August 6, 2008
This is the first edition of the new and improved Superstar Corner. I am your host, formerly of the Cash Flow, Peter Cash. The higher ups decided to give me my own section, because well, they knew no one else could do it better. Anyway, the first edition is going to get your nostalgic memories flowing, as we are going to take a look back at a classic superstar, who made a most shocking return to the TWF on Primetime. This man who I speak of is none other than The Warlord.
Superstar Spotlight- The Warlord
"But suddenly, a massive man wearing wrestling tights with a shaved head appeared and shoved Daivari off the turnbuckle. He then came in and crushed him with a clothesline that turned Daivari inside out. The crowd began to boo as Cash got up and put the boots to Daivari, helping the big man wear him down. Cash then ordered the man to "Get him up" and the man picked Daivari up like a rag doll, slapping a dibilitating Full Nelson on him before just tossing him to the mat after the bell sounded seemingly 100 times."
Cole: "The referee has disqualified PJ Cash here due to the interference of this man and I gotta say, he looks strikingly familiar"!
HTM: "I know exactly who that is! I used to travel up and down the road with this guy! It's The Warlord, one of the most feared men in the history of this business"!
CASH LEFT THE RING WITH HIS NEW FOUND MUSCLE AS THE CROWD LARGELY BOOED.
Cole: "PJ Cash told JBL he had everything under control and it's easy to see why! Cash has aligned himself with a mountain of a man"!
Now with actions such as those displayed by The Warlord, it's easy to see PJ Cash made a very wise decision. We'll have to see how this "business decision" pans out in the months to come.
Here at the Superstar Corner, we have decided to bring to light the career of this man, the monstrous Warlord.
In 1986, Terry Szopinski, better known as The Warlord, debuted for the NWA's Jim Crocket Promotions, and served as the protection for Babydoll, eventually aligning himself with The Barbarian and forming the Powers of Pain. The two composed a menacing, towering tag team and were at one time managed by the great Mr. Fuji. After many failed attempts at the tag team championships, the team split and both men went in different directions. The Warlord showcased his unbelievable strength by benching a weight of more than 500 pounds on an episode of Prime Time Wrestling. After retiring in 1992, it seemed that The Warlord was more or less done with the world of professional wrestling, that was until he made his return on the July 12 episode of TWF Primetime, becoming the muscle and manager of PJ Cash, Primetimes resident millionaire mogul. He seems to be in great shape, still ring worthy, and as much as I hate to say it, Cash could begin to line his trophy case with The Warlord at his side.
Notable Fueds:
The British Bulldog
Bret "The Hitman" Hart
Jimmy Snuka
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
Tito Santana
The Road Warriors w/ The Barbarian
Demolition w/ The Barbarian
Signature Moves:
Warlord Lariat
Warlord Lock
Running Powerslam
Now it's time for a section of the column that I like to call "What If?". I pit any random TWF superstars of my choosing against one another and decide who would win. Sound good? Great.
The Undertaker vs. "The Show" Joe Corey
This matchup is very interesting to me and with the recent happenings on PrimeTime, we may very well see it in the near future. That is, once Taker takes care of the pest problem he has right now. This match could go either way in my opinion, with both guys laying claim to some victories over all time greats. The Undertaker has beaten them all, from Hogan, Angle, Rockwell and even shows he can get it done against the young guns, like Kevin Thorn. Joe Corey is no slouch either. He once had the record for longest King of Cable title reign, and has beaten nearly everyone to ever lace boots in the TWF. Michaels, Rockwell, Oliver, Ogden, it's literally a who's who of wrestling. So, who gets the nod in this one?
What If Winner: The Undertaker
Sometimes, The Dead Man truely does seem supernatural in the fact that he just keeps on coming. I don't think there is too much shame in losing to the Taker, but maybe some day, Corey will get to prove me wrong.
Genext? Or Just Like the Rest?
Jason Oliver and M.X Ogden, two of the best young superstars in all of wrestling. Two of the biggest egos in all of wrestling. There is no denying either of these statements. However, the second statement could get in the way of their central goal, which is...wait...what IS their central goal? That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out, Ogden wants a world title shot, it's no secret. You have to believe that the King of Sting has the same aspirations. They say they are going to prove that it's time for the younger stars to earn their keep, and get rid of those who have had their time. Do you believe them? Also, a word of advice for Jason Oliver... don't forget that nobody is inexpendable. Just look at Alex Shelley. It doesn't do the two any favors that they also had one of the more bitter competitive rivalries during the days of the Hart Foundation and the Horseman. Who knows, maybe they are on the same page, but are they reading the
same book?
Under the Influence
What's the deal with people taking others under their wing nowadays? Now Seon O'Haire is trying to do exactly that to the savior of the TWF, Sebastian Cain. For anyone who saw him defeat the former Universal Champion Dylan Jansens, and his incredible match with Kurt Angle at Evil Intentions, you would know that this guy Cain is the real deal. A forerunner for Rookie of the Year, he has the ability to make quite the impact, with or without guidance. Could O'Haire only be corrupting Cain? Or is his newfound influence making Sebastian go out and give 110% every time. He looks tough to beat, even with a tough roster like Rampage has. Another question to keep in mind, are they after the tag belts? Individual gold? Something tells me that Rampage may not be big enough for all the alliances being formed. However, O'Haire may be the last thing Cain needs to worry about, seeing as how his sister is a prostitute and all...
What Else You Say?
This is pretty much where I'm going to close things out, with some random thoughts off the top of my head.
EI has come and gone and there are many superstars with new homes, hoping to make an impact. Will they do just that, or get lost in the shuffle of the already competitive roster?
Travis Wakeman kicked Vince McMahon's ass in and outside the Hell in a Cell. I honestly hope Vince has learned his lesson and he keeps out of the Technical Magician's business for now until forever.
The United Nations just keeps growing, and they seem to get what they want when they want. After all the challenges the TWF Tag Team champions have turned back in the past, this is by far HBK and Rockwell's toughest oposition to date. Expect more of a spotlight on the U.N in the months to follow.
That wraps it up in the superstar corner, if you guys have any suggestions or want to get yourself some exposure, drop me a line at DCa704 at aol dot com. This brings this edition of the superstar corner to a close, and as the saying goes, if you don't have anything nice to say, say it anyway! Until next time.
