One Night Stand thoughts
WWE promised extreme action last night, and it delivered a very strong pay-per-view show in which a wrestling legend lost what was advertised as a career-threatening match, while another major star suffered a significant injury.
Edge defeated The Undertaker in a fantastic TLC match to capture the vacant world heavyweight title and – according to the match stipulations – permanently banish Undertaker from WWE.
Meanwhile WWE announced after the show that Randy Orton legitimately suffered a broken left collarbone when he landed awkwardly on a bump over the top rope during his loss to WWE champion Triple H. It is unclear how long Orton will be out of action.
Undertaker losing certainly was a surprise, although I am glad to see Edge as champion again. I actually thought Edge was getting the belt back at Judgment Day two weeks ago, but I flip-flopped for One Night Stand and predicted an Undertaker win because of the career-threatening stipulation. In other words, like a true flip-flopper, I voted for Edge before I voted against him.
I’m sure most fans – myself included – don’t believe that this is the end for Undertaker. We’ve all seen countless retirement and loser-leaves matches in which the wrestler sent packing eventually returns. It’s what we’ve come to expect.
However, knowing the reputation of Mark Callaway for being a no-nonsense man’s man, it’s conceivable that he would want to go out the way he seemingly did last night – with little fanfare and by putting over a guy in his prime who is one of the company’s top stars moving forward.
But, like I said, I don’t really believe he’s gone for good. A more likely scenario is that Undertaker, who is 46 and has been banged up for years, is taking an extended hiatus. If and when he is brought back, hopefully there will be a very good explanation, but I doubt that anyone will really care if there isn’t one. Fans will just be happy to see him back, just like they were with Mick Foley. I’m still waiting for someone to tell me why Foley is allowed to wrestle after he lost a retirement match to Triple H in 2000.
It also should be pointed out that the stipulation for last night's match called for the end of Undertaker's WWE career -- not his wrestling career -- if he lost. That means he could show up at the Impact Zone next week. Yes, that was a joke.
As for Orton, losing him for any length of time will be a big blow. Over the past year, Orton has consistently been one of the top heels and best all-around performers in the business.
Here’s a match-by-match look at last night’s show:
Edge defeated The Undertaker in a TLC match to win the vacant world heavyweight title: Based on how good their past three matches on pay-per-view have been, this was everything one would expect of a TLC match between these two. The only thing I didn’t like about the match was that Undertaker took too many unprotected chair shots to the head. They’re just not necessary. Early in the match, the combatants set up two tables on top of two others on the floor, but nothing came of it at that point. As the match proceeded to be fought outside as well as inside the ring amid a flurry of run-ins and high-impact spots with tables, ladders and chairs, I never forgot about those four tables ominously sitting there.
After more than 20 minutes of action, Edge pushed the ladder over while Undertaker was near the top, sending “The Dead Man” flying over the top rope and through the four tables. It was an awesome spot, but as Edge began climbing the ladder, I kept waiting for Undertaker to do his trademark rising-from-the-dead thing. But he never moved, as Edge grabbed the belt and a hush fell over the crowd. It was a stunning finish, and it was sold as such by Edge, Undertaker and announcers Michael Cole and Mick Foley.
WWE champion Triple H defeated Randy Orton in a last man standing match: The first 10 minutes were intense, as these two seemed well on their way to a memorable match. But then Orton took a nasty spill, landing badly on his left shoulder after being tossed over the top rope. He immediately grabbed his shoulder and mouthed an expletive. When the referee checked on him, the audio picked up Orton telling him that he broke his collarbone.
Orton, clearly in pain, seemed content at that point to stay down for the 10-count, but Triple H picked him up just before the referee got to nine. That made no sense in the context of the match, but Jim Ross tried to explain it as Triple H wanting “payback for old dues.” Triple H then called an audible and knocked out Orton with a sledgehammer shot, and the match ended anti-climactically at around the 13-minute mark. If Orton hadn’t gotten hurt, the match probably would have gone another 5-10 minutes.
Batista defeated Shawn Michaels in a stretcher match: As far as stretcher matches go, this was pretty good. What stands out is how strongly Batista was put over. He dominated the latter stages of the contest and appeared to have the match won a couple times before Chris Jericho showed up and prevented it. It was strange that Batista didn’t get upset at Jericho’s interference. Jericho tried to motivate a lifeless Michaels to fight back, but Michaels had no fight left in him, and Batista eventually finished him off. It will be interesting to see what the next chapter will be in this three-way story line. I’m hoping that Batista’s role in it is over, and now we will get to a Jericho-Michaels feud.
John Cena defeated JBL in a first blood match: They had a good brawl, but the ending was a bit unsatisfying. After Cena and JBL hit each other over the head with all kinds of objects and failed to draw blood – which actually shows how ridiculous pro wrestling is if you think about it – Cena won the match when JBL began spitting up blood while Cena was choking him with a chain. Personally, I think a first blood match should end with someone really bleeding, not someone doing a Gene Simmons impersonation. I’m surprised that JBL didn’t win, because with the first blood stipulation, he could have gotten credit for a victory over Cena without Cena having to get pinned. I don’t know why WWE brought JBL back if he isn’t going to get a run as a main-eventer.
Jeff Hardy defeated Umaga in a falls count anywhere match: This wasn’t as good as the famous Chris Benoit-Kevin Sullivan falls-count-anywhere match that I saw live at the Baltimore Arena in 1996, but it still was entertaining. They brawled outside the ring, backstage, near the concession and merchandise stands and, finally, in the parking lot. One fun spot backstage saw Hardy slide down the railing on a staircase into a cross-body block on Umaga. Once outside, Hardy again performed one of his daredevil dives, as he did a Swanton Bomb off an 18-wheeler. Reminiscent of Hardy’s plunge off a scaffold onto Randy Orton back in January, the landing was not shown on camera, although the idea was that they were on concrete. I sure hope Hardy and Umaga don’t appear on Raw tonight without a scratch on them.
Big Show defeated Tommy Dreamer, Chavo Guerrero, John Morrison and CM Punk in a Singapore cane match: Before the match began, Mike Adamle said that John Morrison had the body of Adonis. I’m assuming that he wasn’t talking about Adrian Adonis. During the match, Adamle also said that Big Show was hitting Punk like a schoolboy. He must have gone to Catholic school.
Once the bell rang, Big Show immediately was attacked by the other four competitors, which was a logical strategy. He later bled hardway, suffering a deep gash above his left eye after hitting his head on the ring steps. The blood added to the intensity, as a seething Big Show destroyed everybody before pinning Dreamer with one foot. This was a violent match – those cane shots don’t tickle – and Show again was put over as a monster. So, now we have Big Show vs. Kane for the ECW title at the Night of Champions pay-per-view in four weeks. That match-up is quite a contrast to all those ECW titles matches we saw between Morrison and Punk, and Punk and Guerrero.
At one point in the match last night, San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, who was seated in the front row, got physically involved. After being accidentally whacked with the cane by Guerrero, Merriman hit him back after being handed a cane by Punk. I’m assuming this was just a cameo by Merriman and not the start of an angle. He’d probably have a hard time complying with the Wellness Policy anyway.
Beth Phoenix defeated Melina in an I quit match: With all the extreme rules stipulations, the only real blown spot of the night wasn’t in a match, it was during Melina’s entrance, as one of the paparazzi fell down while he was backing up and clicking away with his camera. This match was a lot better than what I expected. Melina was given a decent amount of offense and she held up her end. She also did a great job of selling while Phoenix was stretching her.
Comments
It's official, with the loss of Undertaker and Orton last night, my two reasons for still watching WWE went out the window. I will now only watch TNA and ECW, I will rely on Kevin for the Raw report because my dvr recording is cancelled. Stupid writers and stupid injuries. Did anyone else see Orton get legitimately mad and yell "Shut the (explicit) up!" to the booing crowd. Disrespectful fans.
Posted by: Mr. Bronson | June 2, 2008 5:03 AM
I was almost sure that Undertaker was going to win the strap, especially with the stipulation of his career on the line.
Maybe something happened in the back. Regal 2.0? Highly unlikely, but still...
Posted by: Landon | June 2, 2008 5:30 AM
Re: joke about 'Taker to Impact Zone , I guess you had a chance to say him going to Impact Zone would have been the same as a "career ender" but chose not to :)
Nice reference to Sullivan (another old fav. of mine) / Benoit match . That one set the standard for falls count anywhere matches . Entering a public restroom will never be the same after that one !
Posted by: jack in hebron | June 2, 2008 6:51 AM
LOL, great shot at Merriman.
Posted by: Jon | June 2, 2008 8:11 AM
"With all the extreme rules stipulations, the only real blown spot of the night wasn’t in a match, it was during Melina’s entrance..."
So you don't consider Randy Orton falling on his shoulder and breaking his collarbone a "real botched spot"?
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: It might be semantics, but I think Orton's injury was more like a freak accident than a botched spot.
Posted by: Joe | June 2, 2008 9:02 AM
That comment about Merriman was cold and uncalled for...regardless of his history, the history of the WWE is far more sordid.
How funny would it be if 'Taker returned as a masked machine. The Under Machine or The Dead Machine? Maybe he could return as Doink the Clown. In all honesty he probably needs a nice long vacation.
Posted by: Greg Whelan | June 2, 2008 9:40 AM
I was shocked by the Undertaker's loss, but I LOVED IT! I slam the WWE creative team just as bad you do TNA's but that was a great finish. And I do not think it is the end. Something is up, Maybe they will actually let Kane become more than mid-card champion. But Taker took bumps like a Hardy and Edge keeps making me a believer that he really does deserve his main event spot- Orton & Triple H, When RKO took that tumble I knew something was wrong and when I saw it was only 10 minutes in when he wasn't getting up. I knew he was hurt. I still think losing to Triple H hurts Orton.- Beth vs Melina - I hate diva matches but Beth(Best female wrestler on the roster next to Victoria) and Melina showed me a lil something. I knew Beth was going to win, but I thought it was great job of showing her toughness. - ECW Cane Match - It would have been a better match if they hadn't jobbed Justin Credible out the business, I was not a big fan of the match, I felt more spots could have been taken, Punk & Morrison needed more time (By the way Isn't Punk "Money in the Bank") Dreamer is just the new Brooklyn Brawler and yes I know Dreamer roll is not be main eventer star, Yeah I know, but come on. - Umaga & Hardy, This match should never be in the same article as Kevin & Chris in WCW, NEVER.. EEEEVVVVERRR!!!. I knew he had to win but Overal, Melina & Beth was better than this. - JBL & Cena, I won't even comment on this I kept thinking, ok They are going to put JBL over in this match the Wrestling God is back, He took a step back. Spitting up blood, come on can we get a Dusty vs Tully Blanchard type first blood going on. - Batista & Shawn, It is finally over, Thank god, Now Batista can go be the Number One contender for Edge and Shawn and Jericho can once again have great fued. I was confused as to why Batista didn't even go after or acknowledge Jericho at ringside. Good match suprise that Batista was so put over as he was in the match. - The Edge-Undertaker match saved this PPV. My Overall Rating is 7.9 out of 10
Posted by: Jermine Wells | June 2, 2008 9:50 AM
i believe that the undertaker is gonna return and when he does edge is in for a suprise
Posted by: eddie | June 2, 2008 9:54 AM
Im so glad jeff won his match laat night but it didnt go to well for randy orton
Posted by: lana conley | June 2, 2008 10:06 AM
I have no idea who the new title contenders will be on Raw and Smackdown.
JBL seemed like the only credible heel to challenge Hunter, but he lost and Big Show appeared to be the top face challenger on SD!, but he is stuck on ECW.
Maybe 'Taker will come back as the American Bad Ass.
Posted by: Elevation | June 2, 2008 10:57 AM
All I can say is HURRAY!!!!!! No more 30 minute walks to the ring...no more tired and played ring entrances...no more stupid contrived angles to make Undertaker seem relevant. His act is old and done...its about time he left wrestling and gave the time to guys that actually have talent.
Posted by: Lee | June 2, 2008 11:20 AM
I have to say after last night's results, I'm not sure who the next logical opponents are for HHH and Edge. By having JBL lose, it takes away his claim to a title shot. It seems too soon to start up a Cena/HHH program and Jeff Hardy needs more time to rebuild his push.
By losing the Undertaker, SmackDown loses one of it's few legit main event stars (I hope the draft gives that show somebody decent to play off Edge or Matt Hardy might be the biggest face contender on the show). The thought of another Batista/ Edge program so soon isn't exactly getting my blood pumping either.
Posted by: glen | June 2, 2008 11:24 AM
Unfortunately I was unable to see the PPV last night. I wanted to take the time to acknowledge WWE Hall of Famers, The Junkyard Dog (Sylvester Ritter) and "Classy" Freddie Blassie who both passed away on June 2nd. JYD was killed in a single car accident in 1998 at the age of 45, while Blassie succombed to heart and kidney failure at the age of 85. Two legends that will never be forgotten. I have posted a blog in memory to them on my fan page at WWE.com to anyone who would care to read it..Thanks Kevin, for allowing me to post this.
Posted by: Jason Taylor (falls count anywhere) WWE Fan Nation | June 2, 2008 11:53 AM
I really enjoyed your "blog", you hit everything on the head and you know what your talking about. Thanks, I look forward to the next ppv and your blog.
john
Posted by: john supel | June 2, 2008 12:55 PM
Correction: The Undertaker is not 46, he's 43. I know this because being a NASCAR fan as well, the youngest driver I like who is older (Johnny Benson) will turn 45 this month.
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: There are two birthdates for The Undertaker (Mark Callaway) floating around. One says he was born in 1962; the other in 1965. I bellieve 1962 is the correct one, b ut I'm not 100 percent sure. Usually in cases such as this, it's the older one that is correct.
Posted by: Mary | June 2, 2008 1:32 PM
I can see the WWE use one of the other personas of the Undertaker to have him come back in a couple of months...He can return as the "American Bad A##" Some questions to ponder...Who does Cena feud with? Will CM Punk get out of his "funk"? and who goes for the belt against HHH?
Posted by: akaskip | June 2, 2008 2:28 PM
PLEASE GIVE THE UNDERTAKER HIS JOB BACK
Posted by: DIANA HERRING | June 2, 2008 2:42 PM
not sure how credible this info is but i felt like sharing and getting some opinions on it.i read that taker got very mad at vince for stripping him of the title, which would explain taker's exit.thoughts?
Posted by: Ryan | June 2, 2008 2:46 PM
i just love z Undertaker-he is really a soul taker....we cannot imagine wrestling or snack down or even wrestlemania without him because he is the one who creates the real appreciation and entertainment-he is the phenon.... and he will come back....as z deadman always returns even aven after z death.......!!Plz TAKER,i hope 2 see u soon again
Posted by: rajiv | June 2, 2008 3:07 PM
the dead man lives on forever....edge's days are numbered as champ..he and his cronies...
Posted by: michael | June 2, 2008 3:40 PM
I find it a little odd that WWE's "Extreme PPV" did not feature the ECW champion at all. Not to mention, Kane was featured prominently on the promotional poster. Maybe he was doing ring-side commentary during the #1 contender match?
Posted by: RH | June 2, 2008 4:28 PM
Frankly, there really isn't another "A" card personality left in Smackdown. 'Taker was one of only two superstars left over from the original airing of RAW. The tontien winner is Shawn Michaels, and he didn't look all that great last night, either. We all know the backstage problems that Mark Callaway has endured, everything from recurring back problems (heck, who hasn't in that company?!) to marital strife (notice the name "SARA" gone from his neck). And, given that he's won 16 Wrestlemanias (missed 2000 for a bicep tear), I'm certain that Callaway should come back in time for the 25th Wrestlemania in his hometown (!) of Houston, Texas.
On the other side of the coin, WWE needs to clean house of Michael Hayes, period. The rumblings that he's created a racial line in and out of the locker room has hit the NAACP here in Texas, and it's not smelling too good. It's said that Hayes is the reason why Bobby Lashley is out, why Mark Henry is one angry young man and why Booker T took a tired act to TNA. Cryme Time's act is sour and as for Shelton Benjamin and Elijah Burke, those two should have been brought up the ranks earlier, at least let them flourish in Smackdown. MVP will never get a title shot in either camp, RAW or Smackdown, and ECW is a total joke. One more thing: Jim Ross last Monday on RAW said that Ted DiBiase junior was a second generation wrestler behind his dad, the other Ted DiBiase. As I remember, wasn't that Ted a son or relative to Iron Mike DiBiase, who died of a heart attack in a Dallas, Texas, ring? That would make this one the 3rd generation, wouldn't it? Anyway, thanks for the opportunity...
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: I believe that Mike DiBiase was Ted's stepfather.
Posted by: Dennis | June 2, 2008 4:38 PM
Ok well the draft is coming up yes? is it before or after the next ppv?
if its before, I see Kennedy going to SD to 'exact revenge' angle on Edge for stealing his MITB last year...
Raw...that's tougher. If Punk hadn't been so buried he could use a program with HHH, that would definitely help him out...but those are just shot in the dark guesses...
Posted by: G | June 2, 2008 4:49 PM
Undertaker is 43!!!!!!!! check phenomforever.com!! taker needs to take a break don't be surprised to see him at the draft.
Posted by: Nathan | June 2, 2008 5:44 PM
After the the EXTREME disappointment last night, I will no longer be watching WWE. I am sick and tired of the Guerrero family. How anyone can think Edge is a legitimate star is beyond me. The ONLY reason he won was because the entire 'familia' jumped the Undertaker. This is just like the Big Show being beat by that stupid half-pint because he had his entire posse get involved, but I digress. McMann better do something to fix this and quick.
Posted by: D Davis | June 2, 2008 6:03 PM
listen the undertaker will return, i think he will return next year at wrestlemania 25. edge will still be the champion because of vikki, but when undertaker returns he will win and then go on to take out the La Familia one by one. that's what i think.
Posted by: Caleb Doucet | June 2, 2008 6:28 PM
I'M GONNA TYPE IN ALL CAPS! SINCE IT'S YOU WHOM HOLDS RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIRING AND FIRING WWE WRESTLERS "PLEASE GIVE THE UNDERTAKER HIS JOB BACK".
Oops, what I meant to say is Jericho wasn't rooting for Shawn Michaels, every time he came out, he was actually just getting Batista to beat Shawn up more. That's my prediction at 6:40 pm on monday. Let's see if I'm right.
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: I agree with you that it's going to go that way with Shawn and Jericho. I still don't understand why Batista wasn't upset with Jericho.
Posted by: Mr. Bronson | June 2, 2008 6:42 PM
With the Undertaker gone, who will be Michael Cole's next pick as the WWE's best pure striker?
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: Vladimir Kozlov.
Posted by: The Starman | June 2, 2008 7:05 PM
Undertaker not coming back? Check this out: http://www.nec.net.au/
and look at the date. Edge and family are truely great heels. As far as blood matches go, Flair and Wahoo were great. Wish that that NWA was still around/
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: Advertised lineups for non-televised shows are always subject to change, so I wouldn't read anything into that.
Posted by: Rodney B | June 2, 2008 8:18 PM
"Did anyone else see Orton get legitimately mad and yell "Shut the (explicit) up!" to the booing crowd. Disrespectful fans."
Isn't that what the fans (mostly) do? Boo the bad guys? Or did I miss the sarcasm?
And I don't think Orton knows any big words like "explicit".
Posted by: Marko50 | June 2, 2008 8:36 PM
I am going to miss the Undertaker's ring entrance. I find it to be much more entertaining than HHH taking a gulp of bottled water.
Posted by: Christopher | June 2, 2008 8:46 PM
The only reason I watch Raw is because of Randy and now he's gone, raw will be at a big loss, hope he's gets well soon and come back and kick hhh's butt.
Posted by: Mona | June 2, 2008 8:50 PM
I don't really agree with you about the Undertaker coming back. I actually think he's done for good because like you said, he's 46 years old and I think he's had enough. What do you think is going to happen with Smackdown now? I thought it was already boring with essentially just Edge, Batista, and Undertaker and now all I consider to be main-eventers are Edge and Batista.
Like I said before, I think the draft needs to come quick and soon because the storylines (if you can even call what these writers put together storylines anymore) are entirely bland and boring (for example, Vickie Guerrero as GM). It doesn't help matters with Orton breaking his collarbone, leaving JBL and Umaga (though I don't consider Umaga a legit one) as the only established 'heels' on RAW. I guess we now know why McMahon pulled his million dollar stunt and its basically because he wants to buy his viewers to make up for the crap they've dug themselves into
Posted by: Mike | June 2, 2008 11:18 PM
Merriman can't comply with the wellness policy? C'mon Kev, didn't you learn anything from your interviews with Big Poppa Pump? The wellness policy only applies to those with actual talent.
Posted by: Anonymous | June 2, 2008 11:45 PM
To Dennis-
I don't know why Booker left WWE, but I am skeptical that Hayes was the reason. Correct me if I'm wrong, but was Hayes not Smackdown's head writer while Booker main-evented that brand? Furthermore, Booker and WWE did not part ways until well after he was drafted to Raw.
On a lighter note, I am waiting for Vickie Guerrero to be fired in storyline. Undertaker's exile could then be recinded because Vickie would no longer have the authority to maintain it.
Posted by: Christopher | June 3, 2008 12:38 AM
To Marko50:
I just find it disrespectful of them to boo Orton after breaking his collar bone just to entertain the fans. He didn't have to go along with that spot but he did and paid the price. I guess i'm just too much of a heel fan. Though I still like Kennedy after his face turn.
Posted by: Mr. Bronson | June 3, 2008 2:28 AM
Regarding the 2nd or 3rd generation debate on Ted DiBiase Jr., I agree with Dennis that he could fairly be called a 3rd generation wrestler.
While Iron Mike DiBiase was Ted's adopted step-father, his mother was in fact a pro wrestler for many years.
Unless Jim Ross is saying "2nd Generation SuperStar" to mean that his father wrestled for the same company, then 3rd generation is correct.
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: That's a great point. I forgot that DiBiase's mother, Helen Hild, was a wrestler. Thanks for helping clear that up.
Posted by: Kay | June 3, 2008 12:21 PM
I sence that Vince McMahon will come out to the ring, maybe at the beginning of a Smackdown episode, & invite Vicky Guerrero down to talk about "Smackdown's poor ratings & complaints from the WWE fans." Then he'll roar, "YOU'RE FIRED!!!!!" Then he'll also announce that all annoucements made by her are now forbidden, including The Undertaker's "ban," to which he will return in a future Smackdown episode probably before the draft.
As for the age thing, you may want to check wikipedia. It said The Undertaker was born in 1965. He's 43, like I said!...
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: Wikipedia isn't considered a credible source (we aren't allowed to use it at The Baltimore Sun to fact check). Like I said, there are two birthdates circulating. Sources such as Yahoo Answers, the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Wrestling Almanac, imdb.com and others list his birthdate as March 24, 1962.
Posted by: Mary | June 3, 2008 1:11 PM
One Night Stand was a great show and probably the best PPV of 2008 for WWE.
I liked the Hardy vs. Umaga match because it reminded me of the Attitude era. Bring back the Hardcore Title!
That gash on Big Show’s eyebrow in the Cane match was nasty…although it wasn’t quite as gory as Vitali Klitschko when he fought Lennox Lewis or Marvin Eastman vs. Vitor Belfort many years ago. (Google those two fights if you don’t know what I’m talking about)
The women’s match was the best mat based match of the night…then again, it was the only mat based match of the night…
HHH and Orton had a hard hitting match at the expense of Orton’s shoulder…
The main event was what really punctuated One Night Stand. Undertaker should retire after that match because it would be nearly impossible to top that! This was a Match of The Year candidate.
Posted by: Sean | June 3, 2008 1:20 PM
Taker better be back or im gonna be (ticked) off
Posted by: Anonymous | June 3, 2008 2:08 PM
Hi.
I think you are really weird to be glad that edge got the belt again b/c he isnt but a loser. Undertaker desevred to have that belt. He went through helland bak to get that belt. And the way edge won the belt from The undertaker in ther first place was a very cheap move
Muchlove to the undertaker.
email if u dont like what i said
Posted by: Brandi Greer | June 3, 2008 3:07 PM
Maybe if you don't believe me because of Wikipedia, maybe you should take a look at this site:
http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/txbirths?c=search&first=Mark&last=Calaway&spelling=Exact&11_year=&11_month=0&11_day=0&4=&14=&SubmitSearch.x=23&SubmitSearch.y=8&SubmitSearch=Submit
You will see 2 dates, but neither are 1962.
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: OK, I'm tapping out on The Undertaker's birthdate debate. He may vey well have been born in 1965, but it seems odd to me that 1962 pops up in so many places.
Posted by: Mary | June 4, 2008 7:30 AM
i think its terrible what happened to the undertaker and ill never be watching wwe again it was not fair no one helped undertaker he would of won it if it was not for la famila(dnt no how to spell it n dont want to no)
Posted by: kimberley | June 4, 2008 8:05 AM
OK, for you 8th graders that are ticked that the Undertaker is gone...Too bad. The fact you hate Edge so much...That is the reason he is great!
Posted by: Lee | June 5, 2008 10:47 AM
Excuse me but the Undertaker has proven to be THE BEST and did win against Edge in my opinion because of the ratio. Edge has never proven anything except he can stand back, smile, and let everyone else do the work. Vickie needs to go.........they are truly disgusting to watch. Bad TV. Wake up!!
Posted by: Elaine | June 17, 2008 10:58 PM
undertaker i wish you would coom back to the wwe and beat edge once and for all.
Posted by: TODD POWELL | June 18, 2008 9:33 AM
who cares if undertaker is out of the wwe. i say who needs him anyway!!! tell u the truth, I HATE THE UNDERTAKER!!!!!! he's like 40 something years old. to me its the right thing to do to take the undertaker out! besides im more of a batista fan when i watch smackdown.
Posted by: Paige Walden | June 26, 2008 2:00 PM
I think Undertaker will return for the EDGE/VICKI wedding....
I hope...
Posted by: sam | June 26, 2008 6:14 PM
I am disappointed how wwe decide to off the undertaker charactor I think they could have come up with something better. Weather you loved him or not he was a superstar and dare I say an idol to some of the fans. Just a thought, how would you end his legendary career?
Posted by: Justice | June 29, 2008 8:36 PM
Wrestling has not been the same without The Undertaker. Edge SHOULD NOT EVER be a champion of some sort. He is a cheater when he started sleeping with the Smackdown GM. Edge should be vanished from the WWE forever and join his brother Christen on TNA Impact. The Undertaker is the right champion and he should be in the WWE. The Undertaker is the best wrestler I've seen since Rowdy Roddy Piper. When The Undertaker comes back R.I.P. for Edge.
Posted by: Chris Jagielski | July 15, 2008 3:50 PM
Wuz up undertaker im a big fan of yours you rock man edge should have never beaten you for the championship come back to there weddind edge and vickies and edge will R.I.P once and for all come back as the true american bad biker with the suit taker i miss you brother i hope to see you soon later man
Your Friend
Kevin Baker
Posted by: Kevin Baker | July 17, 2008 11:39 PM
i cant wait until vicky guerrero is gone her and edge make me sick i hope the undertaker comes back to finish with edge as far as randy i hope he never get a belt again
Posted by: alice | July 21, 2008 3:36 PM