Scott's Blog of Doom

http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/exclusives/8720674

And you thought we were past the bad old days of faked heart attacks and worked drug ODs in hotel rooms.  Never underestimate the sleazemongering of Vince McMahon!

Here's a REALLY interesting take on the last SNME via Facebook, from longtime friend and reader Luke Nielsen, showing why the WWE looks even stupider for putting Jenny McCarthy out there as some sort of hero, even with the low rating and all...

"Hi Scott, just happened to come across your rant on the SNME August 2nd show where Jenny "attention whore" McCarthy appeared on her latest crusade to exploit her son's condition to resurrect her career. I happen to be mildly afflicted with high-functioning autism myself (Asperger's Syndrome to be precise) and I thought that WWE, who looks for any form of positive publicity, especially after Benoit, and given that the mainstream media's knowledge of autism is still somewhat limited, probably thought WWE did an honourable thing. WWE tried to portray the message as you put it "Autism is the real heel"; I've got the facts to prove otherwise.
From Wikipedia:
Jenny's Generation Rescue organization believes that autism and other developmental issues are environmental illnesses and partially blames thimerosal, a vaccine preservative, as a source of the poisoning. It claims that biomedical intervention can cure these various ailments. Because of Generation Rescue's public profile through national advertising and because its point of view is not shared by the mainstream medical community, their message has been controversial. While they claim that their position is supported by published research, reliable medical sources say there is no convincing scientific evidence that vaccines cause autism or that diets or drugs can cure it.
Bradford Handley, a Generation Rescue founder, claims that autism symptoms can be reversed using chelation. This is in contradiction of the scientific capabilities of chelation, as evidenced by at least one study. The Encyclopedia of Children's Health states that "the chelation process can only halt further effects of the poisoning; it cannot reverse neurological damage already sustained."
-------------------
Generation Rescue never went into any depth regarding their methods leading up to their appearance, other than "donate and we'll give you these magic beans!" Just like organized religion tells their sheep.
I can't totally condemn WWE, though, as they have given positive portrayals of little kids with such disabilities showcasing their unique talents (one hosts his own radio show) and getting to meet their favourite stars. That's more than I can say for more respected celebrities like Oprah, who allows hysterical mothers to portray their special-needs children as untameable monsters who drive them to the point of suicide.
As for me, I know that I'm no product of mercury-poisoning and I don't fit most of the stereotypes that society pins on unpopular minorities. I work with little children with similar disabilities and I can probably identify with them more than your typical donor who gives more credibility to a celebrity's opinion than that of a scientist or a grown-up with such an affliction. I just view this as another example as to how, for people like us, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
If I was in charge, that would be my 2008 Gooker of the Year award winner, especially considering that it drew the lowest SMNE rating of all time!!! To paraphrase a quote from Edge (to Jenny), "1998 just called, and they're sick and tired of you!"
Sorry if I went on a tirade, I just like to get the word out from my vantage point, not necessarily for me, but for my students, who provide me with happiness twice a week and I find "cures" to be highly offensive when it takes away a person's identity in the process.
Thanks,
Luke"

Just reading the results of that new NWA show taping, and while it doesn't sound terribly world-shattering, one thing did stand out:

*Dave Marquez was interrupted by Native Blood, who do a gimmick that they are a team of Native Americans rich off their Indian Casino with the tag line that they are taking back America "one dollar at a time." They entered the round robin tournament.

Now that is MONEY.  I'm frankly shocked that no one has reinvented the cliche native American gimmick as casino entrepreneurs before now.  Tatanka as JBL might have been awesome if anyone had thought of this 14 years ago. 

Hey Scott, long time fan, 1st time emailer. Love your books & regularly read the blogs.
Now that the ass kissing is over, I was wondering if you could put this up on the blog, as I know it gets a ton of traffic. Thanks if you put it up & thanks for looking:

November 15, 2008
UWS Campus - Superior, WI
Health & Wellness Center's Mertz Mortorelli Gym
5:00pm Autograph Stage 6:30pm Bell Time
Heavy on Wrestling presents: "Have a Funkin Nice Day!"
Matches:
Black Stallion vs. Thoruf Marius w/Midget Bad Boy Brian
Aaron Corbin & Ann Brookstone vs. Heavy D & Cherry
"The Popular" Nate Bash vs. ROH Star Austin Aries
The Northstar Express (Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin) vs. Rory & Robbie McAllister the Highlanders
1 Contender Four Way Tables Match
"King of Throwdown" Venom vs. Big Brody Hoofer vs. Joey Envy vs. Arya Daivari
HOW Championship Match
SPECIAL REFEREE - WWE/TNA SUPERSTAR Mick Foley
"The Anarchist" Arik Cannon vs. "The Professional" Benjamin Sailer w/Terry Funk
Tickets: First 4 Rows - Table seating only!
1 Table $230 (8 seats) (SOLD OUT email heavyonwrestling@hotmail.com for an update)
1/2 Table $140 (4 seats)
Single Table Seats $40 each
General Admission $15 each
PRE ORDER NOW!!! Email heavyonwrestling@hotmail.com

I don't know how much of my traffic skews to Wisconsin, but I'm always happy to provide a cheap plug. 

From the WWE PR department...

Hi Scott,

John Cena is going to be in Ottawa on November 8, 2008, to sign autographs and interact with fans. This will likely take place at two Popeye’s Supplements locations.

It would be great if you could help spread the word – this is definitely an opportunity that people in Ontario will want to know about!

Complete details can be found here: http://www.wwe.com/schedules/appearances/?country=Canada

I’ve also copy and pasted the details below for your convenience.

Thanks,

Dave

Saturday, November 8 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Popeye's Supplements, Ottawa East, Ottawa, ON

Come & meet WWE Superstar John Cena courtesy of Ultimate Nutrition.  Fans who make a $ 75 Ultimate Nutrition purchase at the Popeye's Ottawa East location only on 1021 Cyrville Road in Ottawa from October 29th – November 8th will receive a VIP pass that will guarantee an opportunity to take a photograph with John Cena. 

- VIP passes are limited to the first 150 customers while supplies last only at the Popeye's Ottawa East location on 1021 Cyrville Road in Ottawa.

- All Ultimate Nutrition sales from 10/29-11/8/08 at the Popeye's Ottawa East location on 1021 Cyrville Road in Ottawa are final.  No returns or exchanges.

For more information, please call (613) 741-6486

Saturday, November 8 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Popeye's Supplements, Ottawa West, Ottawa, ON

Come & meet WWE Superstar John Cena courtesy of Ultimate Nutrition.  Fans who make a $ 75 Ultimate Nutrition purchase at the Popeye's Ottawa West location only on 1691 Merivale Road in Ottawa from October 29th – November 8th will receive a VIP pass that will guarantee an opportunity to take a photograph with John Cena. 

- VIP passes are limited to the first 150 customers while supplies last only at the Popeye's Ottawa West location on 1691 Merivale Road in Ottawa.

- All Ultimate Nutrition sales from 10/29-11/8/08 at the Popeye's Ottawa West location on 1691 Merivale Road in Ottawa are final.  No returns or exchanges.

For more information, please call (613) 228-5439

WWE Canada is being rather nice lately and sending me pictures and news updates and such, so here's a couple of pre-sale passwords for anyone interested in the upcoming Ontario shows:

Also, I have advance-purchase passwords for two upcoming WWE events you will definitely be interested in!

1. Toronto RAW TV/SMACKDOWN TV – DECEMBER 22

(please note tickets on-sale to general public October 25)

Timeframe: Friday October 24 10am to 11pm

Password: PARTNER

1. Hamilton RAW/SMACKDOWN/ECW – DECEMBER 13

(please note tickets on-sale to general public November 7

Timeframe: Wednesday November 5 10am – November 6 at 10pm

Password: SUPERSHOW

http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/lance-cadevegasknoxvillelaredotazz-drivinghulkmma

Ah, so Cade was fired because he made a "bad judgment" had a seizure on a plane.  The comment replying to the blog makes the best point about WWE's treatment of this stuff:

Here is what a "bad judgement seizure" gets you depending who you are:

Lance Cade: Fired.

Randy Orton: 30 Day suspension and a World Title run a few months after you return.

HHH: We would never hear about it.

The Undertaker: An explaination that was "in character"

Umaga: Fired

Kenny Dykstra: Fired

John Cena: All the Superstars will have to come out of character to explain how brave Cena is in vignettes.

Tommy Dreamer: Fired and a clip will be shown of Dreamer losing the previous week.

Paul London: The Undertaker would cut a promo saying how weak people are who have seizures, and then come out of a box and beat the living crap out of London on an episode of Smackdown!. London would then be "wished the best in his future endeavors" the following day.

 

I understand that wrestling is a business and you have to protect your stars to a certain degree, but Randy Orton used up his last chances a long time ago.