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posted on 12-26-2001 @ 4:00 PM      
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Registered: Jan. 70
- The WWF writing team as of a few weeks ago consisted of Stephanie McMahon, Michael Hayes, Paul Heyman and Brian Gewertz. Bruce Prichard has taken a leave of absence from his duties to remain at the side of his ill wife. Prichard's role in the past was to be somewhat of a mediator between Hayes, who likes traditional and conservative ideas and Heyman, who favors progressive storylines. With him gone, Stephanie McMahon will likely step up and assume a more leader oriented role.

- The WWF is still scheduling a talent draft for sometime in the early part of 2002. It was originally assumed that January 7 would be the date for this to occur but this has not been confirmed or announced by the WWF in any way. Regardless, once the roster splits into two "divisions", it is expected that title changes will "slow down" because the writing team will not have to rush such changes mainly because there will only be one show per week to write for.

- Most people backstage have shown a positive reaction to the WWF pulling their offers from Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. A lot of officials agree that from a business standpoint, it was the best thing to do.





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posted on 12-26-2001 @ 6:10 PM      
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Registered: Feb. 01
quote:
- Most people backstage have shown a positive reaction to the WWF pulling their offers from Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. A lot of officials agree that from a business standpoint, it was the best thing to do.



I know I went off on a rant on this in the Smackdown spoiler thread, but suffice to say that is GREAT NEWS for the WWF and it's good to see alot of people "in the know" agree that Nash and Hall ain't worth shit in this industry because the fact of the matter is they don't.

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posted on 12-26-2001 @ 10:06 PM      
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Registered: Jun. 01
Some more news, from wrestlingobserver.com:

The reports we have are that Nash is willing to negotiate on the dates (which had
been the sticking point) and work closer to a full schedule. As expected, his timing is perfect
because WWF is looking for something big for its latest new beginning (this is becoming so
much like WCW over the last 18 months) on 1/7 and the company is agreeable now to using
Shawn Michaels. No matter what anyone says, hiring Nash will change that company in a big
way. They've blown creative on gimmees so much this past year that it's hard to predict
anything but a short-term boost, which they will get. But it was stall elevation of
newcomers and those consistent great main events will be a thing of the past unless Nash
always works as HHH, Angle, Benoit or Austin's tag partner or opponent. There is no deal,
and Nash also may be using this as a publicity ploy simply to up his offer from WWA, where
there are a lot of advantages, such as an easier schedule, not having to work as hard in the
ring, and guaranteed keeping his position (although politically I think his chances in WWF are
pretty good).

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do well in surveys like this which is why it does so well with advertisers); 6) College
Basketball; 7) NASCAR; 8) WNBA; 9) NHL; 10) Horse Racing; 11) Arena Football League; 12)
Pro Wrestling (not called WWF or sports entertainment so I guess McMahons years of
branding haven't hit the mainstream yet); 13) Major League Soccer; 14) PGA; 15) Pro
Boxing.



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Registered: Sep. 01
quote:
Stephanie McMahon will likely step up and assume a more leader oriented role
ugh...awful.



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posted on 12-27-2001 @ 5:32 PM      
Psychopath
Registered: Feb. 01
The latest on Nash from Bob Ryder of 1wrestling.com.

quote:
Multiple sources are telling us that Kevin Nash has either agreed to terms with the WWF or is leaning heavily in that direction. The actual paperwork may not have been signed at this point, but the WWF is said to proceeding as if it's a done deal.

Nash met with WWF officials, including Vince McMahon, on Saturday and the meeting is said to have gone very well.

Nash would be available to start with the WWF immediately after his AOL/Time Warner contract expires at the end of this month, but our sources are now saying it's a strong possibility that his debut may be delayed so as not to interfere with the much publicized return of Triple H at the Madison Square Garden RAW on January 7.


Now, keep in mind 1wrestling.com has gone down the shitter as a whole in terms of credibility over the past few months from what they once were, and Ryder himself NEVER had credibility,so take it with a grain of salt. But, if this is true, it is an absolutely awful business decision by Vince.

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Registered: Aug. 01
Noooooo... Ms. Game is the shittiest writer ever! Now she is moving up to head writer, what are they thinking!? And now she's back on TV, this is looking like the Invasion again with all these Alliance people returning...



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