"There is no one I would rather listen to on the mic right now than Punk. ..."

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I echo that. In contrast to John Cena, Punk doesn't sound like a cereal commercial aimed at a demographic with a ten-second attention span.

As a Jerichoholic I'm also getting pretty tired of seeing him loose. At least he's always good on the mic. We might also be seeing the end of JeriShow with them bickering before the match. I hope that won't be the case just yet. As much as I dislike temporary superstar matchups as tag champs I like anything that gives credibility to the straps and gets Jericho some spotlight.

Do you know if there is anything to the story that HHH doesn't like Jericho? If that's the case, maybe that's the reason why he's jobbing all over the place.

I always thought referees should be little more than a simple avatar in the ring, and I don't mean making screwjobs often or being on a certain heel faction. I always wanted to see some referee who could actually stand up to the wrestlers who defy his orders and start brawling with 'em. Make a character of their own. No need for special guest referees - you gotta be scared of THAT particular one, 'cuz he doesn't like being screamed at. ...Then again, this is not the Attitude Era.

As for the rest, I'm cheering Batista from now on for the sole fact that he calls SmackDown the [true] "A" show. And that's not to tell that there's a certain hype surrounding the 10th anniversary of SD later on October. Yeah, I can smell somethin' cookin'...

The Teddy Long segment was done well...hokey but ok.

Punk’s promo was a miss-fire this time. I'm not speaking of the deliver but I referring to the fact that there should have been interaction between and UT at that time. Also, the fact that he made direct statements like "I'm better than you". It’s better for Punk to confer to examples that puts down the fans in indirect fashion. Just saying "I'm better than you" is not preachy its sound like the Miz and his uninspiring promos.

I have really grown to favor Batista. It started with Evolution. I thought that his past short program with Punk was exciting; however I had to turn from the Batista/Jericho match because I did not want to see Jericho lose. I hate when he loses.

The ref actually cut a very good promo, I thought.

The Long-Undertaker segment was just awful. If was like a really, really bad horror movie. Couldn't they just have shown a view from outside the limo with Long screaming inside and smoke coming out? It wouldn't been pretty obvious Undertaker was driving it, that way, without the corny camera work.

Punk is becoming Jericho-like when it comes to cutting promos. He didn't really have a point to make, but I don't really care. He's just that damn good. Line of the night: "You are all just a legion of inebriated zombies, waiting in line at the pharmacy with your hand out, begging and pleading for the newest antidepressant that you think is gonna put an artificial smile on your face. You scratch and you plow for scapegoats for all your inadequacies, and believe me, you have a lot of inadequacies, and don't tell me you don't self-medicate yourself."

Jericho should consider retiring before he jobs to the Brooklyn Brawler.

Is Batista injured again yet?

Did you say hokey? Go Hokies!

But if I could be serious for a moment, Kev, did you hear the boring chants during CM Punk's promo? Thoughts?

RESPONSE FROM KE: I did. Guess they're not Punk fans.

I imagine that McMahon will be revealed as a benefactor for CM Punk. Punk is most likely the safest wrestler in the WWE (as far as not being a risk for Wellness issues), so McMahon will probably not be opposed to giving him that kind of a push (unlike Mr. Kennedy a while back).

After all, McMahon had Teddy Long on probation while Long was being too supportive of Jeff Hardy. McMahon would usually congratulate Long when Punk was able to get the upper-hand (such as during the loser must leave match).

I'm not too sure about this theory. I would need to go back and verify that VKM was congratulating Long whenever the heels were looking stronger than the faces.

I think everyone gives punk to much credit. I mean he's ok but I still don't think he's has that special something just yet. every time he comes out I forget he's suppose to be the heel he just still comes off as kinda like a good guy. and this whole straight edge thing is getting kinda tiresome. We know you don't drink smoke or do drugs just shut up already. personaly I can't wait till Edge comes back and regains his spot as no.1 heel.As for jericho I always thought he did a better job as a babyface then a heel. as a heel he just comes off as whiny and thats annoying.

Are there any bad circumstances when it comes to getting Khali off of television?

I take complete offense to Bad Ole' J.R.'s making mention of Kanye West on Smack Down OUT OF THE SHEER BLUE as two Blacks (Cryme Tyme) just so happened to be competing. Not only was it irrelevant to the match and WWE in general, but he commented on Kanye in such a way that chided his misconduct while comparing West to Cryme Tyme. I found that totally insulting on Ross' part and not only that but Cryme Tyme wasn't even awarded the freaking match. I don't give if they were in Canada! You have got to be kidding me that they weren't awarded the match after that. Let me get this straight; because the Cryme Tyme members are Black, Kanye West's misconduct should be brought up and reproached out of nowhere in regards to Cryme Tyme?

If you've been following the Kanye West incident via the web, it shouldn't be any secret that it has sparked the ugliest racism in people as shown wherever the man is brought up. The issue can't be brought up over the net without seeing scores of anti-Black slurs and comments. That's the Kanye West incident as far as I'm concerned. The Kanye West incident isn't about anyone going up on stage and interrupting anybody. The Kanye West incident is how it's been proven that African American public figures can't engage in misconduct in this country without the entire Black race getting a slap in the face. Britney Spears was in the media for ages and I never once heard a negative word about Whites. Jim Ross' comment on SmackDown is really no different; he made reproachful remark about Kanye West out of nowhere during Cryme Tyme's match and even related it to Cryme Tyme. Like the anti-Black comments over the net, this suggests that all Blacks are connected to Kanye West in his misconduct. As far as I know, Cryme Tyme wasn't at the VMAs, whispering in Kanye's ear to go up on stage and interrupt anyone so I don't see why they were brought up during this match.

You'd think he could at least get "Kyeonay's" name right if he was going to make mention of him. With Santino it's a joke; with Bad Ole' J.R. it must be a true mental disorder. Jim Ross' comments aside, Cryme Tyme easily outperformed the Hart Dynasty and I dislike that the Hart Dynasty won that match. Shad Gaspard has been consistently impressive in the ring as proven in his speed, bounciness, and power. His abilities are off the charts and fun to watch. JTG's acrobatic skills are expert. The highlight of the match for me was when Gaspard had one half of the Hart Dynasty in the air for a Gorilla Press and JTG danced around pointing up and taunting. Epic!

What in the purple hell is the WWE doing with The Undertaker? I've always liked The Undertaker's gimmick and spooky mind games, but they're just being silly and making a joke out of his gimmick now. I'm Stone Cold stunned that Mark Calaway would even allow all the bad writing in regards to his legendary character because the WWE has really been destroying The Undertaker as of late. Breaking Point might go down as one of his worst matches in history and Calaway will have to live with that as part of his legendary tenure as the Deadman. The foolishness with Theodore Long on Smack Down is enough to make me disgusted with the Deadman gimmick. Taker used to do stuff that was genuinely creepy; making effigies of his opponents in coffins, coming through ring aprons, doing his promos from graveyards, etc. The stuff in the limo was exaggerated and ludicrous.

Didn't agree with Jericho losing to Batista at all. That's got me way too displeased to show any approval of Batista whatsoever. Also, notice how Batista always has to resort to just attacking his opponent. It proves that promo-wise, he's sour. The audience cheered Jericho stronger than injury-prone Batista during their match and rightfully so. I like where Jericho implied how Batista was injury-prone in their interaction.

Ziggler is rotten on commentary and needs to stay clear away from the announcer's table just like Morrison is rotten in poking fun at his opponent and needs to stay clear away from promos. He also has to resort to gay implications within his teasing which is in bad taste and shows desperation.

Looks like Knox won't be pushed after all as he lost yet again, and Maria's just coming off as a idiotic brat.

I look forward to seeing Drew Mycintyre debut match and I thought Melina's scream was pretty funny. Only positive things I can say about SD. All in all, UGH.

Didn't Teddy Long say that the screwjob was ordered by a higher power? The implication is that it was Vince McMahon, but I think it could become a guessing game of who ordered the screwjob.

If so, then I'd expect it could be Undertaker himself. The kidnapping last night seemed a bit heel-like, and there could be good reasons why Undertaker wouldn't want the World Title right now.

"Jericho should consider retiring before he jobs to the Brooklyn Brawler."

Couldn't agree more. The superstar of the year 2008 is the loser of the year 2009.

jericho should of won :(

"If so, then I'd expect it could be Undertaker himself. The kidnapping last night seemed a bit heel-like, and there could be good reasons why Undertaker wouldn't want the World Title right now"

I was expecting when teddy was in the ring for the bells, arena goes black, lights come back on and taker in the ring with hand around his throat. followed by a tombstone or choke slam, would have worked a bit better i thin

Is anyone else seeing a Kane interference at Hell in a cell? It's happened before to taker

1. Kane just destroyed khali and came across pretty strong in the rivalry (two straight victories)

2. Punk will most likely win at hell in a cell (at least i'm hoping) to maintain his momentum

3. Teddy, if hes still around will want to screw the undertaker again and kane has helped mcmahon in the past beat undertaker

4. Doesn't the undertaker need another operation?

Kev, what do you think? It's makes sense right?

RESPONSE FROM KE: Personally, I hope this doesn't happen. Taker vs. Kane has been done to death. I never need to see another program between these two.

They are exploiting Jericho

Punk n Orton are getting weaker and weaker and They can also be defeated cleanly by Shelton Benjamin and Chavo Guerrero.

When would Ziggler be the I.C Champ ?

Hey, Kevin

I have another quick questions for you. When are the RAW, Smackdown, and ECW shows taped? Does the WWE sanction three separate events for each of their shows? I gather that Superstars is a compilation of the best of all three. While I have certainly heard of purchasing RAW tickets in my area, I don't think I've ever heard of purchasing Smackdown tickets or ECW tickets. Perhaps I'm wrong. Can you shed any light?

Thanks again,
Holden

RESPONSE FROM KE: Raw is live on Monday. Superstars matches also taoed Monday (and some on Tuesday). Smackdown taped on Tuesday. ECW taped Tuesday and show on tape later that night.

Was it me? or was the dude in the front row yelling @ Kane...What are you doing, that's my father. When kane was attackin Khali.

Shouldn't Teddy have been a little worried about his security team when they allowed Vince McMahon to sneak up behind him? And where was that security team when Teddy was in the limo? There was smoke and screams coming from an open window!

Michael, I heard "What are you doing? That's my brother." I just figured it was Runjin Singh.

Tonetare, I would be curious as to which web sites you are seeing racist Kanye West remarks. Everything I have seen and heard about the situation have described West as rude and Beyonce as classy. There has been nothing about the skin color of anyone involved. And if you have an issue with JR, rather than come on someone else's site and call him racist, why not go to his blog and ask him what he meant by the comment? http://www.jrsbarbq.com/

I am guessing you will find he meant nothing racist by his remark.

KEvin,

Could it be that Vince advocates pushing a big man like Batista on Smackdown whereas Smackdown of late has been promoting a good # of smaller guys like Hardy and Punk and Morrison, of late?

Batista can help keep things interesting if used right but I hope Smackdown does not become "the Batista Show" with superman BAtista dominating everyone.

Straight Edge Punk dissing Batista inferring steriod use would be most interesting but I doubt WWE will even tease that what with Linda running for office now and all.

I am not a Batista hater, but who is he going to have matches against on Smackdown? Big Show? Kane? I don't want to see either of those feuds. I guess probably CM Punk, eventually... I'm not into it.

And Tonetare, Cryme Tyme are both good (although I still think their gimmick is unfortunate) but c'mon, the Hart Foundation are on a whole 'nother level!

I don't feel Cryme Tyme's style complements the Harts' strengths, and vice-versa. The flashiness of Cryme Tyme makes the Harts look boring (which they are not!), whereas the technical brilliance of the Harts make Cryme Tyme look less skilled than they are. I think Cryme Tyme/Jerishow was a much better pairing, though we've seen that enough.

Answer? We need more tag teams!!!

I am a big Bret Hart fan but I was hoping Punk would lock in his already excellent heel turn by berating the Canadian crowd for doubting the Undertaker's loss, in terms echoing the screwjob. As in, "That was a clear victory at Breaking Point. The Undertaker tapped. Man, you Canadians are sore losers, always whining..."

I dont know why they would do the undertaker like that. No matter if it was a story line or not. You dont cross the Undertaker like that. He is just gotten started with the payback. He has long for now. But I gurrantee you that CM Punk will pay also. Big Mistake for Cm Punk and Long. Both men will pay....both men will pay big time.

Edit: "If you have an issue with someone bringing up something in the improper forum, rather than redirect a user who's speaking on WWE-related issues under a WWE-related blog, why not go to Jim Ross' blog and redirect him to the proper forum for reproaching Kanye West on WWE television in relation to Cryme Tyme? http://www.jrsbarbq.com/ "

Look Buscaglia! You offering me alternate routes, I don't need. I know exactly what I'm doing. I'm ten steps ahead of you as I'm a lot swifter than you are.

I never called Jim Ross a racist. I implied that he engaged in racially offensive conduct. You're right that Ross probably didn't mean to be racist in what he said. Nick Hogan didn't mean any harm in his offense either, but I'm still sending Jim Ross' behind to jail because that's no excuse. As a commentator, you're supposed to have the ability to be tactful and watch your mouth.

The heck? Are you seriously curious as to which web sites contain anti-Black racism in areas that give attention to Kanye West (I need a glass of water, Kev. Somebody get me a glass of water)? Nearly ALL web sites that allow visitors to post comments contain anti-Black racism if a Black person... any Black person... is even the focus (Ebaums, Youtube, rants & raves section of Craigslist, etc.). On Youtube, if a Black person is seen engaging in misconduct on a video (or a lot of times even just the focus) you're bound to see anti-Black racism. Now you can imagine how shocking it's got in regards to Kanye West. Bear in mind, most videos on youtube are of white people engaging in bad behaviors and it's very rare to see any anti-white racist remarks.

Speaking of which, Joe Wilson practically did the same thing as Kanye West; only his interruption wasn't to a teenager at a VMA award show but the President of the United States at a serious congressional assembly. You won't find a trace of anti-White racism in regards to that clouding the posting sections of web sites. Hell, the main thing I've seen are posters complaining as to why Wilson even has to be viewed as a wrongdoer.

Anyways, why Jim Ross chose to bring any of that up on Smack Down in regards to Cryme Tyme, only God knows.

Tonetare, you need Ritalin. Calm down.

A truckload of ritalin isn't going to stop me from doing everything in my power to lower SD's already low ratings if they do not respect the wishes of one of their fans. Believe you me, I would do the same thing for you and everyone in the WWE universe if they were genuinely offended by something emanating from WWE television. It's up to those of us in the WWE universe to stick together and not be unsupportive buttheads to each other when we're offended by something from their product thank you very much.

"Believe you me, I would do the same thing for you and everyone in the WWE universe if they were genuinely offended by something emanating from WWE television."

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For the record, I was genuinely offended when JTG called John Morrison a "silly white boy" on Raw, some time ago. That, more than anything else, is why I appreciate Cryme Tyme far less than you do.

Edit: "For the record, I was genuinely offended when the WWE forced JTG to compete on a tag team called 'Cryme Tyme' that reinforces negative sterotypes about Blacks, some time before he called John Morrison a damn thing. That more than anything else, is why I appreciate Cryme Tyme far less than I would appreciate them if they were able to compete with non-steretypical wrestling gimmicks that don't excite comments about Kanye West's misconduct out of the blue. Shad and JTG are both extraoardinary in-ring talents that deserve far better."

"A truckload of ritalin isn't going to stop me from doing everything in my power to lower SD's already low ratings if they do not respect the wishes of one of their fans"

respect the wishes of ONE of their fans? please.

If you don't like the product, don't watch it.

Then, Tonetare, maybe you get offended more easily than other people. From where I'm sitting, Shad and JTG didn't draw the shortest lot. Do you remember Jesse and Festus? They were a pair of country rubes, one of whom was led around by the hand, looking mentally handicapped with his tongue sticking out until the bell rung, yet I didn't hear anyone complain about rural whites being stereotyped. Would you have been happier had Shad and JTG been given THAT gimmick instead of the ghetto stereotype they ended up with?

Disregarding the above two comments, alls well that ends well and I have a tremendous respect for the WWE. I'm putting Ross' tactlessness behind me now and moving on! Anyways, Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-... That's all, folks. :P