Both Michaels and the Undertaker stumbled over their words an inordinate number of times last night.

I actually prefer to see angles like Orton/HHH and Show/Vickie. It takes me back to the good times we all had during the Monday Night War. I wish there was more "entertainment" in "sports entertainment." The quality of the writing has plummetted since March 26, 2001.

I cannot stand the way Cena is acting lately with all the silly outbursts and expressions. "Vickie, you have some 'xplainin' to do!" He's clearly playing to the children in the audience. Edge has done similar things lately as well.

Was that really Orton's wife? Lucky man...

RESPONSE FROM KE: Actually, it turns out it was indeed an actress and not his real wife -- which makes my line about how bad her acting was even funnier.

I want to add one more thing. This blog blows away every other wrestling site. I used to surf certian sites for rumors and spoliers, but since I have found this blog, I have actually stopped visiting those spoiler sites. Kevin's after-show commentary is a lot more interesting, thought provoking, and intelligent. Keep up the good work.

RESPONSE FROM KE: Thanks for the kind words.

hi kevin i enjoyed raw last night the orton triple h angle has been really good a little over the top some times but that ok.and I don't know about you but i want see flair wrestle again
it well have that big match feel to it that wrestlemaina needs

Well, this is my second post in the past 4 days, and I thought I would offer my apologies for being to quick to judge Kevin. I have always thought you were a little harsh in your take on Taker's promos, but after watching him blunder his way through the confrontation with HBK I was more than a little disappointed. Whilst Michaels looked cool and calm, Taker seemed nervous and off the ball. I am hoping it picks up and becomes a little more personal, and he improves the delivery, its my dream match for Wrestlemania...

Also, based on this...who do you think is going to win at Mania?

I still think its going to be Lawler/Jericho at Mania.
Lawler has been laying into Y2J with Mike Tenay-esqe fake scorn over the past few weeks.

Koko B. Ware stains the entire idea of a Hall of Fame. The guy didn't win a single championship his entire WWF career.

If they put in everybody who had a career as good as Koko B. Ware the hall of fame will have over 3000 members.

How does a guy like that make the Hall before Randy Savage?

Is it me or is morrison jobbing a lot lately?

it my be fake buut i dont tink that last night was just another scene thought up by the writers because the cops were there faster than normal response time

Kevin,

I'm seeing reports that Randy Orton's wife "Samantha" was actually portrayed by an actress last night who bears a striking resemblance to the real person. This is similar to the "Beth" that WWE used in the Jeff Hardy car accident. My question is - where does WWE keep finding these girls that cannot act in any shape or form?

Everyone can say what they want about Cena's in-ring performance but I love him on the mic. The whole, "You didn't tell him. Do you want me to tell him? You want you to tell him? What do we do here?" sequence had me cracking up. And his gesture and facial expression on the ramp after the security tape played was priceless. It's been a while since I laughed that hard at Raw.

Decent Raw but It's all still a little last minute feeling! You get the impression plans have changed a number of times going into WM!

HBK v Taker looks likely to be the show stealer, although I really can't see the streak ending, HBK reminding him that he's never beat him pretty much confirms Shawn's doing the honours for me.

Koko B Ware? Are you having a laugh? The man never even managed to rise to the mid card! If this guy is HOF material, inducted ahead of names like Savage, Sammartino and Backlund it makes you wonder who else qualifies?......The Warlord, Virgil, Bastion Booger, maybe Ludwig Borga?

Kev, as soon as I saw Orton's big Bay Window I was all smiles. It would be great if they could escalate this to a point where it becomes a Hell-in-the-Cell or Cage match.

The women's title unification match can still happen at Wrestlemania, the match on Raw between Maryse and Melina was a non-title match. There's still time to build momentum up for the match at Wrestlemania, unless the creative staff comes up with something unexpected and goes in another direction.

RESPONSE FROM KE: I don't think it's happening at Mania. They're not going to do two women's matches. If they were, it would be stupid to give the match away (even non-title) on TV a month before the show.

How in the world did Koko B. Ware get into the HOF? He never held a WWF title. He never main evented. And as I remember his only "big" victory was against Nikolai Volkoff on SNME. After that he was a jobber with a name. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed watching him wrestle but I wonder how this HOF induction came about? I think Sam Houston would have been a better inductee this year.

"After her debut appearance on Raw, I now know two things that Samantha Orton is not: 1. chatty; 2. an actress"

Kev, are you sure about #2 there? She sure didn't look like the same woman I've seen in pictures on the world wide interweb. Now I understand she could have had some work done or a ton of makeup on, but the facial features didn't look the same.

RESPONSE FROM KE: You're right. She is not Orton's real wife.

Hey Kev,

Maybe its just me, but that was NOT Orton's real life soulmate who appeared on RAW. She was some actress who played (kayfabe) RKO's "wife". Maybe I am wrong, or maybe WWE is doing a pathetic job. For those who have seen Samantha Speno at HOF 2008 and other events, the one who sat by Orton yesterday was NOT her. Storyline Samantha maybe?

Although the real Samantha did appear once on WWE programming, if I remember correctly it was some PPV when Evolution won all the belts in RAW, that was when the real Samantha popped up by young Orton's side as his Evolution "valet".

Lol. Anyways, the person you saw on RAW yesterday was not Samantha Speno a.k.a Mrs. RKO!!

I agree. I love Koko B. Ware, but in no way does he belongs in the Hall of Fame, especially with these particular other honorees. Did he even win a title in the WWE?

Otherwise, he's being inducted for singing lead on Piledriver and If You Only Knew!

Will the Von Erichs still be in the Hall of Fame

Okay Kevin --- you've been watching longer than I - since I didn't start until 2006 - I was unaware of the 1996 house confrontation with Pillman/Austin - so I was not expecting Triple H to show up at Orton's "home" last night - when his music came on with no sign of him, I kept expecting him to come out of the crowd or from under the ring... him at Orton's door was unexpected - then I started to think "OH NO - another insult to my intelligence" --- we all know that wasn't Orton's house that was demolished last night --- and that the police arrived too soon, etc. - but I too wondered who the extra 2 people were in the house. I knew Triple H wouldn't physically do anything to Samantha --- with Stephanie and even Shawn Michaels wife, Rebecca, they're former wrestlers, so can take the fall, etc. - while I think Samantha is or was a teacher ??? And you're right, she's not an actress --- in addition to not speaking -- when she was "cowering" from Triple H, the look on her face (after re-looking at the picture on WWE.com) was more one of amusement, trying not to laugh - more so than fear. I could've done a better acting job than she did, and I'm no actress. Disappointing segment.

On another note --- when Jericho and Kofi came out, I knew Jericho was going to lose that match - but did not anticipate The Nature Boy showing up. I assumed Kofi would win by a fluke --- because we do know there's more planned for Jericho at WM25 than MITB.

Other than possibly the Undertaker/Michaels match at WM25, I'm not even sure I want to waste money buying the PPV. I'll get all the highlights the next day on WWE.com.

The comedy aspect of the Big Show/Edge/Vickie triangle was amusing, but stupid --- Need better writing or my expectations are getting too high for this show. Kevin, I think you should join their creative writing team. By your interesting blogs, I think you could do a better job than the current writers are doing.

On another note - sorry --- I know she's one of the highlights of your night (LOL) - but Maryse does absolutely nothing for me --- (LOL) --- I was disappointed Melina didn't win - although I couldn't stand her when I first started watching - her and Johnny Nitro (think that's who Morrison was before he teamed with the MIZ) --- and her PRIMAL SCREAM --- since she's turned face, I actually like her and think she's one of the best women wrestlers on today.

Anyway, looking forward to your next post.

Long time reader, first time commenter. I always enjoy your recaps Eck!

One note on last night's Diva matchup: It was not a title unification match, just Champion v. Champion. Neither belt was on the line. I did find the brawl at the end to be kind of wild.

Any speculation as to the former Divas being brought back for Wrestlemania?

Talking to Rey Mysterio after the show last night in hotel bar and he'll be taking on JBL at WM25.
You heard it here 1st!

RESPONSE FROM KE: That's JBL's historic WrestleMania moment?

I thought the same thing with all the random people running around the “Orton house.”

And another thing, ... didn't you find it odd there was nothing in any of the closets.

Then again, we see all that Orton wears in the ring — maybe everything is able to fit in a single drawer.

While it may not warrant a HOF induction, I think major props need to be given to Koko for "surviving" as an African American. Too bad he had to play the role of the crazy "superstar" who got squashed on WWE Superstars in the Main Event. Guess that beats his other two choices of playing the role as a 1) Thug (Bad News Brown) or 2) A slave (Virgil).

Just one thing I want to say, WWE thinks we all have short memories and can't remember anything! And since when has Pro Wrestling storylines made any sense? :P

My jaw dropped when Koko B. Ware showed up on the screen, but the highlight package they showed of him was sick. That brainbuster suplex he did looked awesome when they showed it over and over. Of course, he was doing it to a bunch of jobbers...

Man, how stupid does Randy Orton's wife look? She had that "deer in the headlights" appearance the whole time, like it was no big deal Triple H had just committed several felonies, including breaking and entering, assault with a deadly weapon, destruction of property, etc. I know this is wrestling and I am not supposed to get so contemptuous, but I felt her presence detracted from the situation with her lack of expression and absurd screaming. I thought the segment was funny, but I’m not sure if that was their intended goal.

As far as the build up to Wrasslemania is concerned, the only match that truly intrigues me is Taker vs. Michaels. I know they’re doing the whole “I’M NOT AFRAID OF THE UNDERTAKER!” routine that gets used about twice a year or so, but the match should still be exciting.

I don’t understand what purpose Kane and Mark Henry will serve in the MITB, other than to be used as giant human crash landing pads. I understand they need some heavyweights in the match to balance out the cruiserweights, so I guess it won’t be all bad.

Flair should not return to the ring! It would feel like such a jip to have him come back to face Jericho. Hopefully they have a objective in this angle that doesn’t involve Flair coming out of retirement. A strong promo would suffice.

Koko B Ware is getting into the Hall of Fame before Owen Hart? Koko was entertaining ans all back in the day but really?!

..... wife screaming in the background , handgun being waved , f-bombs . Kevin are you sure this wasn't in Glen Burnie ?

Koko B Ware in the Hall Of Fame? They must have added a wing for mid-carders. Coming next week, the induction of the Brooklyn Brawler, to be introduced by Doink The Clown.

Hey, Eck!

At first I thought all those people in Orton's house were the camera crew. Makes about as much sense as anything, I guess.

Kofi's in MITB? Maybe like he was in the elimination chamber?

I hope Flair doesn't come out of retirement, but knowing how WWE likes to swerve...

And I think Koko is in the HOF more for his career before and after the WWE than during, especially in the Texas region.

Other wrestlers should take note of the way JBL celebrated his title victory. He does a great job of selling the importance of the moment. Hopefully the WWE wont ruin it by handing the title off a couple more times before Wrestlemania

Did you notice all the comercials for the movie Miss March? The star of the movie looks so much like Edge I could have sworn it was his brother. I was surprised to find out he isn't, but I think the resemblence is why they aired that commercial during every break.

Kevin, just stumbled upon the blog (I live in upstate NY) and it's by far the best wrestling blog on the 'net.

I agree totally about the Orton-HHH angle. Although I thought it dragged a little in the beginning, it definitely played out well.

As for the women's match, I believe Lawler said it was a non-title bout. I could see a Melina-Maryse match at 'Mania, as well as the 25-Diva battle royal.

I've read on some internet sites that Orton's "wife" in fact was an actress and not his real wife. If that's the case, WWE needs to get some better acting scouts because she was awful.

And you're right about Big Show, he's always been one of the better guys in WWE in terms of mic work and acting skills.

seems as though you have a bit of a crush on Maryes. Hey, if you ever decide to "mess around", you can hope that all affairs are forgotten like in wrestling, and that your wife will take you back!

RESPONSE FROM KE: Ha! I love that logic. Think my wife will go for it? Ah, doesn't matter. I'm pretty sure Maryse won't.

One of the best RAW episodes ever. The HHH-Orton fight at Orton's home and Cena pulling the curtain on the affair between Show and Vickie on the same show. Wow!!!

Great confrontation between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker. However, Michaels erred when he said that Taker had never beat him. Did Michaels forget the 2007 Royal Rumble? However, I don't think Taker has pinned the Heartbreak Kid. I remember Taker feuded with Michaels during the early days of DX and Taker was pinned by Michaels on several occasions.

You ask what will be happening with JBL now that he's the IC champ. I think he's ready for a face turn. I think that might begin next week in the tag match between Michaels/Taker against JBL and Kozlov. I think there will be disarray on both teams. My guess is that Kozlov will start boasting about Russian supremacy over America and JBL will get behind the stars and stripes.

I know you are infatuated with Maryse but that was the lamest finish to a match I've ever seen. Why didn't Melina just submit to a side headlock? Hey Maryse is good but she isn't in Melina's class. But I wonder why isn't Melina doing her Petey Williams Canadian Destroyer like piledriver anymore? It's the best finishing move I've ever seen from a female wrestler.

I, too, am looking forward to the Diva battle royale at WM 25 for the same reasons as you. My guess is that Gail Kim will make her return in that match and win it.

I agree that Koko B. Ware doesn't deserve induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. Why not just induct Barry Horowitz while they are at it? O.K. he isn't that bad. He had a pretty good career down South before he came to the WWE. He had his moments with the Mega Powers but he mostly put other guys over.

Mania is sorta shaping up to be halfway decent I guess...

I saw Punk's loss coming a mile away. I am a HUGE Punk fan, but that match sorta look awkward at times. I could tell they both had not worked together enough. Although I did not like to see him lose, I can tell when creative has something else in store for him. His storyline always take sharp turns. In a weird way JBL is the one to bring credit back to the belt simply because he always has high profile storylines which will help the title itself. Also he will elevate the title because he get so much HEAT that whoever scores the victory over him will be an instant hero, thus elevating the IC title hopefully again.

Lots of storylines last night. I agree everyone handled themselves well.

Glad that Lagacy did not end up looking like complete stooges last night.

Has anyone noticed that MITB is half full of African Americans. Good chance that we may see the first African American winner!

Hey Kev

I fully agree with Jerry. I rarely if ever go to other sites now. This is actually the site that has turned me into an "offical blogger". Because of this blog I am not afriad to publicly say that I am a wrestling fan when I am asked about my personal interest (I do my fair share of public interviews). Lots of "smart marks" on this blog.

Keep up the good work Kev

Kevin, whos the better actress Randy's "Wife" or Lauren from TNA?

Is Lawler and his cousin, Honky Tonk Man, still not getting along? I knew for awhile they weren't. When it was announced last night that Honky would be inducting Koko, Lawler sounded excited about Ferris.

Hey Kevin...you hit the nail on the head in regards to the Orton/Kelly Kelly one night stand aspect of last night...those were my thoughts exactly!...and top of that, apparently everyone forgot that Kelly Kelly originally threw the Miz under the bus and Kane attacked him first when that angle was going down...but yet, there they were teaming up last night without a problem whatsoever...keep up the good work!

With all the crap we give TNA about rehashing 1990s WCW angles, why are we giving WWE a free pass on this one?

I was shocked in a bad way to see Koko B. Ware as the next HOF inductee. I remember him as an undecorated mid-card jobber who has spent the last 15 years headlining high school gyms. Maybe WWE got wind of a comment I posted here many months ago: Kofi Kingston = Koko B. Ware

RESPONSE FROM KE: On the rehashing of angles, TNA does some that didn't work the first time, and others that have been done to death.

For everyone who is slamming the fact that Koko B. Ware is going into the HOF needs to remember one thing. This is Austin's year.

Look at who is going in this year: Austin (a definite headliner), Steamboat (good choice to lead into Austin), Bill Watts (no one under the age of 30 knows who he is), and the Funks (did most of their work outside of WWE). So they need someone to induct who won't take attention away from Austin...and Koko is the guy. He was one of the more popular guys during the "Rock 'n Wrestling" days.

There's NO way that guys like Backlund, Savage, Sammartino, Owen Hart, or any other big names are going in this year. They have to spread them out.

Take a look at who has gone in over the last few years. Usually, it's been one headliner, and then a bunch of smaller names. They don't want one of the smaller names getting a bigger response from the crowd than the headliner (see Jim Ross and Dusty Rhodes - 2007).

I'm no Chem Lawn expert but that "ST. LOUIS" grass sure was GREEN for March 9!!! How close was "Randy Orton's Home" to the LIVE Raw event in Jacksonville, FL??

Koko in the Hall? No wonder Bruno and Mr. T are upset with the WWE!

RESPONSE FROM KE: It was shot in Florida.

I have to agree that the Hall of Fame seems pretty watered down and the addition of Koko B Ware is not helping make it look like an elite group of wrestlers. When you hear a guy's name, you should automatically associate it with the HOF. Koko does not fit that idea.

However, I must disagree with an earlier post suggesting Koko was not ever in the main event. On June 2, 1987 in Buffalo, NY, Koko teamed in the Main Event with Hulk Hogan against the Honky Tonk Man and Kamala. Earlier that evening, Honky pinned Ricky Steamboat (a legit hall of famer) to win the IC Title. What a shocking travesty.

Also, a couple of things regarding Shawn Michaels:

First, I did not like him referring to himself as Mr. WrestleMania. He should humbly allow others to place that title upon him. A face shouldn't come across as that arrogant, should he? He used to refer to himself as the Showstopper and the Main Event in promos while a heel in the first version of DX. That fit well. Last night, it didn't.

And also, maybe HBK has been trying to change up his gimmick a little, but to me he has looked pretty haggard, sporting nearly a frown and basically appears depressed. I let it pass during the angle with JBL but for someone who has experienced 'Unspeakable Joy' in his personal life, I'd like to see him shave and have that glow and energy again like when he returned from back surgery.

KoKo B. Ware must have the same set of incriminating photos of Vince McMahon that Michale Cole does.The fact that he's in the HOF is bad enough,but to be ahead of the Von Erich's, in Texas, is blasphemy!!
I know they're both on SmackDown, but since it's the build up to WrestleMania, and everybody's on any and every show anyway,could they show a little love to the Hardy feud?You hit the nail on the head last week when you said WWE is just treating this like any other feud.
I hope HBK/Taker is not just a one and done thing for WM.I hope they have a nice long program that ends in a Hell in Cell match,since they were the first two to ever compete in one.
Other than Taker/HBK and MITB WWE really dropped the ball at this years Mania,the only thing that could spark my intrest is if Flair refuses to wrestle next week,Jericho lays a thorough beatin' on him and then.....The sound of broken glass!!! It'll mean Jericho's ass!!!

This may be the stupidest question ever, but what the hell, isn't the whole point of blackmailing someone that after you get what you want you DON'T tell the whole world what the secret was?

Kevin most of my thoughts have already be covered so just a few quick things. I'm betting that WWE will do something like making it look like Ric Flair will come out of retirement at Wrestlemania to take on Orton but at the show we will hear breaking glass then "Stonecold" Steve Austin will run down the ramp and kick Orton's butt. I know it sounds pretty predictable but it's just a thought.

On a side note, should you ever manage to have your fantasy of a night or a week for that matter (go for the gold) with Maryse come true remember the one universal truth that I'm sure that you have learned when it comes to wives, they may forgive but they NEVER EVER forget.

i've noticed no one has said anything about JBL becoming a grand slam champion last night. he is a former heavyweight, tag team, and european champion which makes him a legit triple crown champion and grand slam champion now. add the fact that he's also a former us and former hardcore champ and that makes him the only person to hold all 6 wwe major titles in his career (not counting the world title). i was unable to watch the show but didn't christian return to raw last night? was it just not that big of a deal because no one is saying anything about it

RESPONSE FROM KE: He was in a six-man and it wasn't made a big deal.

Kevin,
I grew up watching Koko B. Ware and noway he should be in the WWE HOF before Savage and Owen Hart. When he was in High Energy with Hart he wasn't even the focal point of the team. I alo think the Road Warriors should be in the HOF soon.

Watching Vicki smack Big Show's ass was a bigger wrestling moment than Andre/Hogan, the Montreal Screwjob, Austin shooting beer out of a hose, and Cean's surprise return to the Rumble...combined.

Yes, that was a joke.

And so is the angle for the triple threat match between Cena, Edge, and the Big Show.

Orton's actor wife was cute. What is everyone complaining about?

And Koko had a cute bird gimmick that was groundbreaking.

C'mon, this is the WRESTLING ie sports entertainment hall of fame. I was usually entertained by Koko so congrats to him!

I just don't see why so many people are up in arms about Koko getting inducted. He's not hardly the first person with questionable credentials to get inducted, does anybody thing Rocky Johnson would have gotten in without being The Rock's daddy? While being the largest promotion, the WWE Hall of Fame is hardly an industry standard for pro wrestling excellence (things like the Wrestling Observer Hall of fame are far more legitimate and comprehensive), and isn't comparable to pro sports' halls of fame in any way. Seriously, Pete Rose is in, then again, it's probably the only hall of fame he'll see in his lifetime.

As far as Raw goes, I think Taker showed why he rarely gives long promos, he's never been a great promo guy, but that's been somewhat masked by his gimmick. Still, it's the only match on the card that feels "special". I see that the crowd saw the ending of RAW coming from a mile away like I did, as they pretty much sat on their hands when HHH's music hit. I didn't think about it before now, but JBL just became a triple crown and grand slam champion last night by defeating the person to become a triple crown champion the fastest in CM Punk. If I'm not mistaken, only JBL, Kurt Angle, and RVD have held every level of WWE championships (that is, World, IC/US, Tag Team, European, and Hardcore).

awesome raw, but 2 things.

why does taker always have a 'boxless' microphone?

where in the blue hell was santino? him being beth phoenix's manager is bad enough atm but not even appearing? he is usually the highlight of the show when he gets tv, what is going on wwe.

I thought that Koko was a big deal when I was ten years old and found his sticker in a bag of potato chips. I can't say anything else that hasn't already been said.

Can someone explain to me how Orton gets heel heat by being the victim of a home invasion? Leaving aside, for a moment, the issues of acting and unidentified people, I didn't turn off the VCR thinking "gee, now I really hope that Orton gets his comeuppance." The whole thing belonged on the cutting-room. That being said, I was surprised that Orton really did go crashing through the window.

Kev, how do you think MITB is gonna stack up? I figure Shelton Benjamin still will get in, and maybe a returning Evan Bourne? As far as the winner its pretty much got to be MVP or Benjamin, right?

Kev, with the Big Show/Vickie angle, do you think the WWE is ready to turn Edge into a face?

Instead of trying to bring a veteran like the Big Show into this storyline, I think it would have been better to use it to put over some young talent.

RESPONSE FROM KE: I don't know if WWE is turning Edge, but I wouldn't do it.

Kevin, do you think that after all that has happened in the HHH / Orton storyline recently — and all that is still to come until Wrestlemania — it is possible that they can have a "normal" wrestling match at WM? After all they've been through, I can't imagine them boucing from the ropes and doing all these wrestling moves, it would just not seem right. The only logical outcome would be a wild brawl and a see of blood. But is it really possible, Wrestlemania being such a big event, targeting children audience and all?

RESPONSE FROM KE: I think there will be a lot of brawling but no blood.

Okay - now I feel DUMB after reading the posts --- since I mainly watch and read your blog, plus google some other items (very rarely Orton) I thought that was Orton's wife --- thanks to all who cleared that up - Also some people catch more than I do - like the person who mentioned the greenness of the grass in St. Louis for March 9th and the fact you clarified it was shot in Florida. Oh well, maybe I won't add my "two cents" much anymore.....

I agree -- I wouldn't turn Edge into a face either -- he's awesome as a heel -- but I'm scratching my head as to the direction for the BigShow/Vickie/Edge angle.

If I'm not mistaken, only JBL, Kurt Angle, and RVD have held every level of WWE championships (that is, World, IC/US, Tag Team, European, and Hardcore).

If I'm not mistaken, JBL is the only one in that group to win both the US and IC titles

randy ortons wife is actually playboy model laura croft dont believe me ? look her up and youll know.

I don't know about you, but watching with my friends on Monday we couldn't help but notice how Edge, Show, and Vicki were all trying their hardest to maintain the right facial expressions without cracking up. I seriously couldn't tell if Vicki was laughing, or crying, or laughing AND crying all at the same time. Edge kept covering his mouth trying to seem upset, but he just didn't sell it right. Only Show was able to maintain the right expression during the pay-off, which was kind of "deer in the headlights" look, but at first even he was kind of chuckling at the whole thing.

I think they (like us) were laughing at the absurdity of what is going on with this angle at this point. I think the angle had the potential to work if everyone played their part right, but that just didn't happen in my opinion.

Were we the only ones who saw it this way?

Hey Kevin,

Do you think that guys like Koko B Ware are getting inducted into the HOF is because they just need the numbers to do the ceremony? Now that the HOF has been going on for a number of years now, there are only so many big names in the past to induct.

Obviously missing are the Macho man, and as much as I hate to say it, Ultimate Warrior. I never did like the guy, even though I was a young teenager during his first run with WWE. I think he's off his rocker in real life and he never could work a match. But there is no denying he made a short term impact and he had a lot of fan support..... though if he didn't have that cool entrance music, run to the ring and shaking the ropes, I doubt he would have gotten over.

I think if they start inducting Bastion Booger and Mantar down the road, we'll know for sure that they just need the numbers.

On a different note, I think that the Randy Orton / HHH storyline should go back to include the "accident" Vince had months ago. It should be revealed that Orton did it to start building up his legacy

I have always thought Show was one of the best "actors" the WWE has ever had. He is REALLY good in any type of comedic situation.

Kevin,

I have an idea why CM Punk lost the IC title.

I think that he will once again win MIB, and then either, go on to challenge for the heavyweight title, or challenge JBL for the IC title so he can win it back.

What do you think, Kevin?

RESPONSE FROM KE: I wouldn't think Punk would choose the IC title over the world title if he won MIB

"Were we the only ones who saw it this way?"

I don't know about Edge and Big Show, but it did look to me like Vicki was doing her best to mask her laughing with crying.

Jeannette - I also thought that was Orton's wife. And I didn't catch the "green grass in March" thingie either. Don't be so hard on yourself. I've been watching for about 50 years with only a couple of years off in the interim.

just wondering, wouldn't be Lita the former diva with more to give to wm25? Besides being one of the mos exciting divas inside the ring, she could really bring a kick to either the hardys feud or the edge-vicky-big show love triangle. but apparently she's just doing booker-t charity event in the wm weekend.. too bad =\

greetings from Portugal.

Simply put, Koko B. Ware deserves to be in the WWE Hall of Fame. If he did nothing else in his wrestling career other than record "Piledriver" he would still deserve to be in the Hall.

Obviously there are bigger names who are more deserving, but their exclusions should not take away from any of Koko's legitimate accomplishments.

Congratulations to the Bird Man.

First time I have read your blog (I'm from Scotland), and stumbled across it while looking for more info on the Orton-HHH feud.

Really good insight into professional wrestling, I will be reading from now on. I have been looking for something like this for ages!

I though the actual fight was pretty well worked, but the 'wife' was not needed in the angle.

HHH is one scary looking guy, and it would have been better having a hide-and-seek throughout the house with HHH going more crazy with the sledgehammer. The punches looked legit though, both guys are really into this feud and look like they are taking more legitimate hits to add realism to it.