So i just recently discovered an old ecw wrestler named new jack. It involved erich kulas october 17, 1979 may 12, 2002, an aspiring professional wrestler using the ring name mass transit, being bladed too deeply by new jack of the gangstas. Warrior held the wwe championship on two occasions in the early 90s and his confrontation with hulk hogan at wrestlemania 6 in toronto is without doubt one of wwes most iconic moments. New jack stabbed a guy in a match just to keep the crowd excited and was charged with another felony for it but the charges were dropped because new jack agreed to train him and take him on the road.
The book touches on important wrestling moments like wrestlemania and summerslam, but it would be a more comprehensive. The event is named after the royal rumble match, a battle royal match whose participants enter at timed intervals. Shop for a variety of wwe wrestling figures like john cena and brock lesnar today. Similar to violence, the lack of spots and memorable moments was lacking in this historic match. Wwe send employees home wrestlers under no pressure to work.
Wwe doesnt want to cough up the licensing fee for said song and editing in a generic music track just ruins the match. Here, sporting news takes a look at ten of the most. Winners will be chosen every month for the rest of 2020. Terri lynne boatright runnels born october 5, 1966 is an american retired professional wrestling manager, television host, and occasional professional wrestler. After axl rotten noshowed the event, ecw booker paul heyman was left without a tagteam partner for dvon dudley for a match against the gangstas. Please do not book the miz like you did jack swagger. That time new jack almost killed a guy impact wrestling, wrestling, wwe when i started putting this list together it was going to be most gruesome moments in pro wrestling. He exposes the hypocrisy of correction officer training which stresses strict adherence to rules versus the real life mishmash of daily rule following on the job. New jack 10 awkward wwe wrestlemania moments that still make us cringe. Former ecw world tag team champion new jack, one of the most outspoken and controversial personalities of the 1990s and beyond, will be releasing an official memoir this november, titled new jack.
In malaysia it operates as a television network, and in the rest of the world as a streaming service using the infrastructure of endeavor streaming services on january 8, 2014, wwe announced the network would launch on february 24 in the united states. Top wrestler autobiographies you need to read 2017 edition. Wwe networks new documentary traces the history of former wwe developmental territory florida championship wrestling. First of all, i think every one should have this in their collection as it has so many incredible moments from when wrestling was at its all time peak, but it also is an invaluable look at what happens when the winners write the. Undertaker was still new in the 91 rumble and they obviously wanted to make him a big deal. One of ecw televisions most gruesome moments was when in the course of a match, angel used new jacks staple gun which he.
The theme song used by the gangstas from 1996 to 1997 and used by new jack from 19962001. Instead, the book contains facts, snippets and lots and lots of photos. New jack reacts to chris benoits dark side of the ring. Wwe beyond extreme by dean miller is a ripleys believe or not style nonfiction book that takes some information from the wwe and makes it accessible for 712year olds. Just watched the vice new jack documentary im sorry but between the sandman and new jack, what pieces of shit especially laughing about the mass transit thing.
Memoir of a pro wrestling extremist is cowritten by jason norman. Aug 06, 2019 triple h on titus oneils new book, big match announced for tonights wwe 205 live, raw top 10 by marc middleton august 06, 2019 above are the top 10 moments from last nights summerslam go. In japan it operates as a television network, and in the rest of the world as a streaming service using the infrastructure of endeavor streaming services. Can anyone find footage of the new jack vs undertaker. This week the focus is on new jack and the craziness behind his life inside and. Jack doan was born on june 12, 1972 in danville, illinois, usa.
Adam wilbourn and andrew pollard discuss the new andre the giant book and the. It shows you indepth what the wwe was, is, and forever will be. He does not care about anyone well, not true the book makes that. The book doesnt contain any indepth information and it assumes the reader is already a wwe fan there is no section of introductory information that a new fan might want to read. On the streeter new jack memoir of a pro wrestling extremist. Wwe consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. The dark side of the ring episode on new jack might end up being the best of the series, either that or the one covering herb abrams. New jack never winning a singles title in ecw is shocking since he was one of the most popular wrestlers in company history. Amazon hot new releases our bestselling new and future releases. John cena announces his debut childrens book move over, mick foley. I remember reading as a kid that he did it on purpose and was trying to kill himand that he also tased him.
Much like the ecw dvd above, the wwe attempted their own spin on the famous monday night wars of the 90s and had slightly different results. I remember every single one as if it happened only yesterday and who knows, maybe when i sit down to write a column like this again, some of this years incredible moments will be in the list. Tiny told jack that he wanted to work in wwe and jack told him he. Ecw utilized new jack as an attraction wrestler during his singles run.
The reason this is important is that at a time when wwe was trying everything to get new fans to watch raw, the. Jerome young born january 3, 1963 is an american semiretired professional wrestler, better. Which would later change its name to the wwe after losing a lawsuit filed by the world wildlife fund. Murder was the case by snoop dogg gangstas paradise by coolio. Nov 28, 2017 jack swagger tried to convince wwe to try something different, and book him in a shoot fight, but they werent interested. Wwe network is an over the top streaming service and digital television network owned by american integrated media company wwe. The rocks 10 best wwe moments new 25 most revealing wwe instagram posts of the week april 19th gallery has wwe already ditched the viking raiders new comedy gimmick. The new day want you to feel the power and now you can with the book of booty. Few sports entertainers in history have made an impact in such a short time or garnered the same reaction from a crowd. Next weeks episode will look at ecw legend new jack. Wwe releasing an official book of rules pro wrestling dot net. An incredible say to be citrus bowl here in orlando the basin carnet brock lesser making his way to the ring a company by his advocate paul heyman over 70000 people in attendance for this much anticipated rematch because theres one number that has stayed ahead of brought lesser since november that number is one minute 26 seconds that is how long it took over to be brought by survivor series. Everyone keeps asking me what im doing with my stimulus money, im buying new jacks book. Pro wrestler new jack dusts off his trash can of weapons and.
However i just saw the video and the taser selling looks really fake. At the end of the match, new jack bladed kulas with a surgical scalpel, as the two had agreed, but cut too deeply and severed two arteries in kulas forehead. Top 10 moments in survivor series history sporting news. But they have at least one match with him in it, as i posted earlier. The show will air next tuesday, march 31st at 10pm est on vice tv. Sep 22, 2018 this article will look back at the top 15 moments in his legendary wwe career. The book of top 10s is packed with information and trivia and will provide hours of ammunition and controversy as fans debate the lists, arguing positioning, surprise inclusions, and snubs from 100 lists spanning five decades of sports entertainment history. Jun 21, 2017 how wwe should book the second womens money in the bank match. Why has new jack been given the chris benoit treatment on the. Memoir of a pro wrestling extremist by jason norman. This book is full of facts, pictures, and actual comments from stars in the wwe.
I also think the wwe encyclopedia could feature more results of past events. New jack vs gypsy joe the most shocking pro wrestling match. The problem with new jack is natural born killaz playing throughout his matches. Some of the worst things are segments that were actually enjoyed by many. The most violent man in wrestling lays down his staple gun. I was turning 30 and wanted to go back to college and start a family, she explained. The mass transit incident was an event in professional wrestling that occurred at an extreme championship wrestling ecw house show on november 23, 1996 at the wonderland ballroom in revere, massachusetts. The mass transit incident was a moment that changed the course of ecw and jeopardized the companys future. Runnels began her professional wrestling career in world championship wrestling wcw as miss alexandra york, manager of the york foundation. She later joined the world wrestling federation wwf, later renamed world wrestling.
Do not book the miz like you did one of the last mitb winners, jack swagger. I was truly excited for swagger when he won his first championship. So i put together a list of people new jack almost killed in wrestling. New jack made people uncomfortable, because what you saw was an honest portrayal of the human being behind the character, because the character was the reallife human being. The fcw story will be available on demand this sunday starting at 10 a. Nov 16, 2018 traditionally one of wwes big pay per view events, survivor series has often been the scene of many groundbreaking moments in wwe history. New jack apparently received an inring tryout in an empty wwe arena with val venis prior to raw this past monday night. Discover the best selection of wwe action figures at mattel shop. John cena announced his first foray into publishing with the creation of his picture book series for kids, elbow grease. As a mixed martial artist, he is currently signed to bellator mma where he competes in the heavyweight division.
Mass transit incident professional wrestling wikipedia. Newjack is a commendable book and achievement, as the author, ten conover, spent a year working in sing sing prison as a correction officer and meticulously recorded his experience. It reminded me of when new jack threw vic grimes off the scaffold. Feb 18, 2009 new jack incident original gangsta surprised american gangstas about gimmick infringement duration. At one point i mention to him that his name has been circulating online lately. Tammy sunny sytch set for parole hearing, new jacks. Wwe books is a subsidiary of world wrestling entertainment, inc. Tunney still controlled the booking of maple leaf gardens in toronto to a large extent, and also covered southern ontario and buffalo, new york. New jack on why wwe aborted his try out, nation of domination, promos, unable to be controlled duration. Former diva suing ecws new jack on libel and sex photos. New jack stated in the vice documentary series dark side of the ring that the news stated he stabbed lane 16 times. Mass transit incident the moment that changed ecw history. Follow sportskeeda wwe to stay updated with wwe latest news. It felt like 100 moments were simply taken and thrown into the book due to an inability to actually find 100 bad moments.
Kofi kingston, big e, and xavier woods combined forces on raw in 2014 and have had many reasons to smile ever since. It almost feels like the sort of cynical release that the wwe. From the purveyors of positivity themselves, each chapter of this handy guide will help you embrace the new day way of life. Nobody wanted to wrestle new jack, so they put a couple rookies in the ring who never heard of him. Rotten changed his last name to grunge and the cheetah kid was reborn as flyboy rocco rock. The gangstas then doubleteamed kulas inside the ring, with new jack pummeling him with crutches, toasters, and various other objects in the hardcore style ecw was known for. Also, get professional wrestling news, wwe rumors, and spoilers. With the exception of the initial royal rumble event in 1988, which was shown as a television special on usa.
Wwe is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, payperview, digital media and publishing platforms. The wwe book of top 10s by dean miller, paperback barnes. Watching public enemy wrestler johnny grunge legdrop new jack through a press table, and in a big lead piece in may. I just felt it was time for me to move on with my life. He is best known for his time in wwe under the ring name jack swagger. The book is full colour and full of awesome images. That time new jack almost killed a guy blerds online. Shop official wwe toys, action figures and video games for playstation and xbox, featuring your favorite wwe superstars. I am sure there is someone out there sleazy enough to try to book them together.
Why has new jack been given the chris benoit treatment on. When new jack talked about wanting to kidnap somebody, he wasnt kidding. Wwe is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. How wwe should book the second womens money in the bank. Wwe 50 by kevin sullivan is a wonderful book that gives you a visual and written account of the fifty year history of the wwe. Youll have to hang around to find out until next time have fun, go mad. The only championship won by new jack was the ecw tag team championship with mustafa and john kronus as his tag partners. Jack tunney and his cousin eddie tunney retained a onethird stake in the maple leaf wrestling promotion, with george scott holding onesixth until 1987. The new day are the longest running wwe tag champs in history. Aug 26, 2019 top wrestler autobiographies you need to read 2017 edition. The latest set of espn wwe power rankings break down all of the fallout from the royal rumble. Exclusive details on packet wwe sent to furloughed employees, tentative furlough end date tags wwe featured tna cac raw wrestlemania john cena nxt impact roh hulk hogan smackdown nwa cm punk divas wcw brock lesnar indy roman reigns undertaker daniel bryan bret hart triple h oww radio aj styles dean ambrose vince mcmahon czw chris jericho sting. The moments were iconic, like kane debuting in the first hell in a cell. Triple h on titus oneils new book, big match announced for.
Jerome young ring names new jack height 6 ft 0 in 1. Wwe network is an overthetop streaming service and digital television network owned by american integrated media company wwe. This season, dark side of the ring, the most watched show in vice tvs history, ventures even deeper into wrestlings shrouded past, revealing the brutal and often tragic consequences of a life lived in the squared circle. Jack swagger tried to convince wwe to book him in a shoot fight. New jack left florida immediately after and hasnt gone back. It involved erich kulas october 17, 1979 may 12, 2002, an aspiring professional wrestler using the ring name mass transit, being bladed too deeply by new jack of the. So there is this interview that im gonna assume is from 1995 on youtube and its new jack in a graveyard cutting a promo on how he isnt scared to face the undertaker apparently this match actually did happen and twice believe it or not its such an odd matchup that i have to see it but i cannot find this match anywhere if anyone can please find. This action caused new jack to receive various felony charges, including for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and aggravated assault to commit murder. And, as mentioned, each section is barely a page and a half long. Wwe announces new tv deal for raw and smackdown in germany. For those who wanted to learn more about bookers extended runs in wcw and wwe, this book was made especially for you all.
New jack then started making accusations on his facebook page. Ecw hardcore tv 1996 04 02 the gangstas vs the blue meanie chad austin in ring promo by the gangst duration. Dec 21, 2010 this is one of my few pleads to those who run wwe. Get all the breaking wwe news and rumors, wwe results and live updates. For those of you who dont know him, i suggest you read his entire wikipedia page. By 1998, however, the hardcore atmosphere created by characters like the sandman, axl rotten and new jack had taken its toll on beulah.