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Chairshots
11/27/01

Raw Thoughts
You've got to hand it to the WWF. They managed to keep the fired Alliance members off television for a whole 8 days. Raw last night did continue to show that the WWF is trying to bring the "Attitude" back to their programming. From the bra and panties match with Trish and Stacy to the bare assed Vince McMahon, Raw was definitely interesting. Rob Van Dam, Edge and Test all had good matches with an enjoyable main event. I could have done without the William Regal pissing on Big Show angle, but that's just the kind of goldenshoweraphobe I am. Overall it wasn't quite the blockbuster that last week's show was (tough to top the return of Flair and Lawler), but still an enjoyable show.

Smackdown Thoughts
Took Friday off so I never got to talk about what I thought of Smackdown. Let's see…did anything happen besides the gravy bowl match with Trish and Stacy? I don't remember.

WWF Still Planning a Separate Promotion Split
In a recent interview Vince McMahon discussed his plans to launch WCW as a separate promotion. "We haven't decided when to yet. We just have to get beyond Survivor Series. It will be after that, perhaps right after Rumble." Linda McMahon followed those comments up in her quarterly earning report conference call by saying that the establishment of a separate brand should begin to take shape over the next two weeks of television shows. She couldn't reveal too much about the launch of the separate brand without revealing future storylines. "The development of the second brand hasn't gone as quickly as we had hoped they would" (translation: no one gave a rat's ass about WCW or the Alliance.) "Sometimes you're sharper creatively than at others," she said. "It's happened before and it will happen again." But she did say that things were getting back on track. "Everything is back under the WWF banner. But if you watch the next two weeks, the storylines and (separate) brand development will become clearer." She said there would be a splitting of the WWF roster in coming weeks that will result in additional PPVs and perhaps 100 new live events next year. They also plan to do tours overseas at least once per quarter.

Vince McMahon also mentioned that either Raw or Smackdown will remain a WWF show, but the other will become a show linked with the new brand. "You can catch up on what you missed on Thursday if you don't watch on Monday. If we split the talent, then viewers would have to watch both shows to (see all of their favorites)." Hopefully the WWF can distinguish the two different brands to satisfy both the wrestling fans and the sports entertainment fans. Let's pray they do not try to satisfy the golden shower fans. One thing to notice is that no one is calling the new brand WCW and with the WCW world title being unified into the WWF title on December 9th, it's safe to say the new brand will not be the same as the old.

Mr. T Returns
Mr. T. appeared briefly on last Monday's RAW, just sitting in the front row...but he will also appear in a more active capacity on some upcoming broadcast. He did a backstage vignette with the APA, slated to air sometime in the next few weeks. I would gladly take a golden shower if all of this leads to a Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper rematch at Wrestlemania X-8.

Bye Bye Brian Adams and Dave Taylor
After an unsuccessful return to the WWF and a brief stint teaching in the WWF developmental territory, Bryan Adams has been released by the WWF. The former Kronik tag team member had the remainder of his contract bought out. Maybe Adams can reunite with Hulk Hogan in XWF and he can be Hogan's Hawaiian buddy "Crush" again. At this point, it is said to be an isolated case but rumors continue to swirl around the business that massive talent cuts will take place in early 2002.

Another sign of talent cut backs could be the release of Dave Taylor. Taylor had been working in a training capacity with the HWA and OVW and the WWF had asked him to move to Cincinnati to reduce the cost of flying him in to work with the talent. Taylor's wife is a prominent executive with Taco Bell, so he refused the move and thus has parted ways with the WWF.

Flair Speaks
Ric Flair was a guest on Charlotte radio last week. He discussed the details of his meeting with Vince and the buyout of his Time Warner contract. He wasn't contacted by the WWF until November 9th. He didn't have a contract until last Monday afternoon (hours before his debut). "I actually got a little emotional. I had to get a grip. I love the fans. I do. I always have. And that was (his Raw debut) one of the top three or four moments in my career." Flair mentioned that he would not be traveling as much as most other wrestlers and hinted that he would only do this for a couple of years.

Given the opportunity, he would like the opportunity to wrestle The Rock and Kurt Angle before retiring. He wrestled Steve Austin back in the early 90's several times but would do it again. Flair signed a three-year deal with the WWF and plans to wrestle again, not just play a speaking role in a suit. "I think in two or three months I'll wrestle again," he says. "It'll take me that long to get in shape."

Chyna's Stage Debut Canceled
The theatrical production of "My Darling Judith" at the The Living Arts Centre outside of Toronto, Canada has been cancelled. The show was scheduled to open on 12/18 for a three-night run and would have been Joanie "Chyna" Laurer's official stage debut as an actor. "Due to circumstances beyond our control, Birdcage must postpone our current production of My Darling Judith. There are no words to describe the support that Joanie Laurer has given Birdcage Productions. She is a true talent and a true friend. I hope to continue production on this project in the near future." Anyone holding tickets for the production may return them to the Living Arts Centre's box office for full refunds and a golden shower.

Fear Factor
For those of you still craving more of the former WWF champion, Chyna will be one of the stars on tonight's celebrity episode of Fear Factor. Other celebs include Kelly Preston, David Hasselhoff, Coolio, Brooke Burns, and Donny Osmond. Challenges include a maggot bath and a golden shower.

No Outsiders Return?
The WWF and Kevin Nash and Scott Hall have no future negotiations planned at this time. As I've previously reported, there is a difference between how many dates the WWF wants the pair to work each month, reported to be 15, and how many Hall and Nash want to work, rumored to be about 12. In addition, the WWF offered downside guarantees of $500,000 to each of the wrestlers, a figure both consider to be as low as a golden shower. Still, most expect the problems to be solved by January, when both men will be able to return to the WWF. Personally I think Hall and Nash got a little too used to those big fat checks they got from Time Warner and Eric Bischoff. It's time to rejoin the real world and have to earn those big bucks.

Guerrero Returns
Former WWF star Eddie Guerrero will work this Friday night for Impact Championship Wrestling in Queens, New York, at the infamous Elks Lodge. His opponent has yet to be named but hey, Chyna doesn't have a job in the WWF anymore. They should reunite for the Mamacita World Tour 2001. This will be Guerrero's first match since being released after personal issues and golden shower with the WWF.

RVD Busts Booker
Gosh, it's been weeks since Rob Van Dam accidentally busted someone open with a stray move. Booker T suffered a cut above his eye and a possible concussion after taking a "Vandaminator" in a match at Sunday's Tulsa house show. Booker joins Test, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, and Steve Austin as WWF wrestlers who have been busted open in RVD matches. Jericho (2) and Angle (3) have been cut in more than one RVD match. I suppose a concussion from Rob Van Dam is better than an RVD golden shower.

Foley on Millionaire
Soon to be former WWF star, Mick Foley, will be on a special celebrity edition of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" tonight on ABC at 8pm. The show is a special charity episode to benefit victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Other celebrities on the show include William Baldwin, Shannon "Casting Couch" Elizabeth, Eve, Kevin "Golden Shower" Bacon and others.

That's it for today's golden shower themed Chairshots. Join me Friday for more wrestling news, a brand new Book It and a lengthy discussion about the "Hot Carl."