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Website// http://www.geocities.com/naidosnews Subscribe// naidoswrestlingnews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe// naidoswrestlingnews-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com ====================================================================== Table of Contents//=================================================== naidO's daily note TOP HEADLINE Latest news & notes from the WWF, WCW & the rest of pro-wrestling Article// Councillor slams Mel's WWF ties Remember... Affiliates ====================================================================== naidO's daily note//================================================== Hello to you and to those just joining. Tell your friends about the BEST newsletter around to subscribe today. Enjoy this latest edition of nWN! -Click for the RAW is WAR results: http://www.naidosworld.com/tvraw.html -Raw was indeed a different kind of show in that not much was advanced other than the Edge/Christian "thing". It definately looks like they'll be going full force into Unforgiven with their feud. They have a butt-load of time to work on angles leading into the PPV so it should be interesting. My only worry is that we'll get SummerSlam part deux with all the same matches. Another thing, WTF are they going to do with Taker now that Kane is out, DDP is out and there's no one left? Now we'll see what kind of brians Stephanie and her writing team can come up with. Albert vs. Taker won't cut it every night. LOVE THE NEWSLETTER? PLEASE TELL A FRIEND TO JOIN! Thanks for reading. naidO// ====================================================================== TOP HEADLINE//======================================================== The rating for the first edition of WWF Excess is in and it scored a 0.9 cable rating, with a 1.8 share. The show did hours of 1.0 and 0.8. In an amazing number, they scored a 1.7 cable rating for the 12 to 17 demographic, which was an amazing 1600% rise from what the show in the slot did last week. The show that aired in the slot last week did a 0.7, so Excess did a 29% rise for TNN. Source// 1wrestling ====================================================================== News from the WWF//=================================================== -A rerun of Kurt Angle's recent appearance on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" will air tonight at 12:35 a.m./11:35 p.m. CT on NBC. -Speaking of Conan, The Rock will be on his show Wednesday, September 5th. Check your local listings for more information. -Glen Jacobs (Kane) remains in the hospital in Des Moines at this writing. He was taken to the hospital after the matches on Saturday night due to a pretty serious elbow infection. He's hooked up to an IV and will probably remain in the hospital for a few more days while fighting off the infection with antibiotics. -Off air Raw is War happenings: *Dark Matches: -Tajiri d. Mike Shane -Hardcore Holly d. Chuck Palumbo *Jakked/Metal Tapings -Kaynon d. Essa Rios -Scotty 2 Hotty d. Tommy Dreamer -Billy Gunn d. Mike Awesome -The Dudleys d. Kaientai *When the show went off the air: Kurt Angle just recovered from his beating and went to the back after mugging for the crowd. Afterwards, JR and Paul E. made their exit. just when they went backstage a fan climbed the ramp and went in after them. He was unsuccessful and security taught him a lesson. -During last night's broadcast of RAW on TSN, there was a heavily promoted event taking place at Nathan Philips Square in Toronto on Monday, September 3rd at noon. Touted as a 'Fan Appreciation' show, The Rock, Kurt Angle, Austin and Vince himself will be there. Will I? Hope so :) It is expected that Mania 18 will be officially announced for Toronto at that rally. Source// wwf.com, the law, slam! ====================================================================== News from WCW-ECW//=================================================== -Lance Storm has posted his new Commentary at his website, and he vents his frustrations (to say the least) with Southwest Airlines and his recent flight with the airline after the first live "SmackDown!". His details of the flight are hilarious, and it may well do some good for others out there if they are interested in using this particular airline. You can check out his commentary at StormWrestling.com. Source// stormwrestling ====================================================================== News from the rest of pro-wrestling//================================= -As heard last night on Raw, WWF Tough Enough will be pre-empted on September 6th due to the MTV Music Video Awards. The season finale, which was originally supposed to air on September 13th, will now air on MTV on September 20th. -Click the following link to read part two of the observers interview with Kevin Sullivan: http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/news/interviews/default.asp?aID=3238 If you missed part one, click http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/news/interviews/default.asp?aID=3218 -The New York Post has an article about Monday Night Football producers being interested in two ideas the XFL used this past season, the mics in the huddle and the zip-line camera. The NFL nixed the former idea. They are still considering the zip-line camera. (overhead and behind the quarter back) To read more on it, click http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/pagesix/20010827/en/nfl_urged_to_launch_x fl_145_skycam__1.html -Chyna was interviewed for MTV's Video Movie Awards Uncensored. They asked her about the last year's show when her pant leg ripped. On the show, she's known as "The Wrestler Formerly Known as Chyna." -Former WCW Live host Jeremy Borash has opened a new website that allows promoters to book top former WCW talent to work at independent shows and do autograph signings. If you are in the market, you can go check it out at www.wrestlingbookings.com Source// dave meltzer, dave scherer, yahoo! news ====================================================================== Article//============================================================= Councillor slams Mel's WWF ties Mayor Mel Lastman has tossed aside allegations he's in a conflict-of- interest stemming from his promotion of a bid to host Wrestlemania XVIII at SkyDome. Councillor Michael Walker challenged the mayor over his efforts because Lastman's son, Blayne, uses World Wrestling Federation (WWF) stars in Bad Boy store ads. "The mayor said to me that he doesn't think Michael Walker has had his fiber this week, that there's no conflict and that he has no further comment," said Jim Warren, Lastman's deputy chief of staff. WWF stars appear with Bad Boy boss Blayne Lastman in advertisements for the furniture and appliance store chain. Walker has fired off a letter to Mel Lastman asking him whether he has run afoul of the province's conflict of interest legislation for municipal politicians. "In my opinion, there is a conflict of interest -- perceived and in reality," Walker said. He said he expects to get a written reply from Lastman at city council's October next meeting. The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act prohibits a city politician from participating in a decision that benefits his spouse, children or parents. However, a spokesman for Ontario's municipal affairs ministry said recently the matter must be an issue before council. Sources have told The Sun that Toronto has a hammerlock on Wrestlemania XVIII and will stage the WWF's ultimate show in 2002. While the city government is not making an official bid for the event, Lastman has been involved in negotiations with WWF and SkyDome brass to bring it to Toronto. It would mark the second time the WWF has chosen Canada's largest city for the annual no-holds barred spectacle -- billed as one of the biggest single sports-entertainment events. ====================================================================== Remember...=========================================================== -Remember that if you've missed any TV Shows, PPV's or more? Go to the following links to read the results. 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