It's time for everyone's favorite column........................... mine! So children, put your parents to bed because the following content is not suitable for the elderly.
This time around I scored a sit down interview with the former King of Cable champion, the man called the Memory Maker, Max Ogden and as always, I will take a look inside the brands of the TWF and all the drama following the draft.
PRIMETIME
1. Biggest draft loss: The biggest draft loss for PrimeTime was Heidenreich considering he was the Intercontinental champion and on a major streak.
2. Animal Safari: Ever since Batista became Universal champion, he has had a lot of people gunning for him, most notably is former champion Edge and Rene Dupree just to name two names and question is, can Batista remain at the top of the food chain or will the predator get taken down?
3. Problems: It seems that for the big man Lashley, things went from bad to worse when following the drafting of Muhammed Hassan to Rampage, Daivari hooked up with PrimeTime new guy Rosey and it looks like they may prove to be a tough test for PrimeTime's soft spoken and hard hitting "real deal".
RAMPAGE
1. Biggest draft loss: The biggest draft loss in my opinion has to be the previously mentioned Rosey since he and Jamal, who now goes by Umaga, were rampage's most or at least one of their most dominant tag teams.
2. If the right one don't getcha: It appears that Travis Wakeman has more trouble every week with Vince McMahon looking to take his head off along with the TWF title and now Melina trying to steal his contract from Trish, so in my opinion, like the saying goes, if the right one don't getcha, then the left one will.
3. Astrologic: Money Mike's problems keep getting worse every time he is seen and it all centers around one person, Starman! Whomever he is has drilled into Mike's head and owns land there since all Mike talks about week after week is whomever it is under that mask to the point you suspect he may go or already went crazy over this.
SLAUGHTERHOUSE
1. Biggest draft loss: Charlie Haas was the biggest loss for SlaughterHouse due to the fact that he is a threat in tag team and singles competition.
2. Hardcore or nothing: The unsanctioned hardcore matches have proven to be a real thrill.
3. Growth: It appears to me that this brand is busting out at the seams so I will be watching with everyone to see how things grow.
SMW/ASYLUM
These two shows seem to be getting better each time I tune in to watch them with the additions of new talent that in my opinion can only continue.
Now it is time for my sit down interview with former SMW champion, former King of Cable champion and thee now former figure head of the Hart Family, I am talking about the Memory Maker.... Max Ogden.
Diano: I am here inside studio's with the man they call the Memory Maker Max Ogden, Max thank you for taking this time to speak with me.
Ogden: No problem Diano, got a lot of time now that The Hart Family is off my back.
Diano: Before we get into current events, I wanted to go back in time for a minute.
Ogden: Alright, don't like my past too much, but you gotta face your problems I guess.
Diano: First thing I am sure wrestling fans would want to know is how did you come to be part of the TWF?
Ogden: Well as it was for everyone, it was a time where I really got to understand a lot more about the wrestling business, politically and in-ring speaking. I learned that people will stab you in the back, and that people will do anything to win. Then again, I can't really say that's bad being as I happened to... Well, bend the rules, a few times.
Diano: Now at this point was when the controversy began because you were SMW champion but you were called up to be part of Rampage, what was this time like since you basically had to fulfill obligations to both?
Ogden: Well of course my career in the big times of Rampage came first, but don't ever think that SMW didn't mean anything to me. The SMW Championship, which I held for over a year, is something that was a big part of my career. But it also tired me out, I won't lie. Going one place for an SMW show and then just a few days later going to another place for a Rampage show... It was hard. But, I enjoyed every second of it.
Diano: Of course then things got real hectic since you defeated Shelton Benjamin and Jason Oliver in a triple threat match to become King of Cable champion so basically you were forced to be on tv almost every week on Rampage then again on SMW. Was there ever a point when you considered giving up the SMW title?
Ogden: Well there's always a time where you second guess yourself, and that's where I went wrong and ended up losing the SMW Championship and of course my King of Cable Championship at Wrestlemania. But giving up the title... No, I can't say it never crossed my mind, but I would never go forth with the action. I just guarentee I would not have lost if I was strictly SMW or strictly Rampage.
Diano: What do you say to those people that said that Max Ogden was given some special treatment or a bit of a comfort zone if you will due to the fact that you were indeed friends with Joe Corey?
Ogden: They can say whatever they want. I never hated the fans when I was with the Hart Family or in SMW, but if they don't like me, then that's just how it is. People say that the fans play a big part in a match, and yeah, if there are thousands of people chanting your name, chances are you're going to be motivated. But if they're against you, if you're good enough, you can block that out. But back to your question, no I don't think that at all. It's like this... I did the cake, he put on the icing.
Diano: Now after awhile your troubles began when Mick Foley made you defend the King of Cable title against someone you did not know but eventually you dropped the title to Shelton Benjamin and recently lost the SMW title to Jake Diamond at the same event you won it, were you burned out at this point?
Ogden: Well I wouldn't say that, but yeah, I was pretty damn tired. But uh... Mick Foley, yeah. I didn't like him when I was with The Hart Family, and I'm not going to start now that I'm not. He stacked the odds against me and every time except one, I beat them. He's an overrated wrestler, and the worst thing to ever, yes ever, happen to the TWF.
Diano: Also another thing that took place was the fued between yourself and Jason Oliver. But before we get into that, I wanted to first ask how exactly did the Hart Family come to be?
Ogden: Jimmy Hart saw that I had, and still do have, the most potential in the TWF. So, he needed a new client to go along with Sylvain, and I needed a manager. Then it worked out like that. And Snitsky... Well, who the hell knows how he got into the mix. I think Snitsky sucked Jimmy's toes to get in, I dunno something weird like that.
Diano: The whole Horsemen and Hart Family thing began with you and Oliver. Now when I talked to him, he did not have a great deal of nice things to say about you as you know. So from your point of view, what exactly is this issue with the two of you?
Ogden: The issue is that I am the greatest TWF King of Cable ever and he hasn't even had to defend his damn title yet. But, already he's saying he's better than me! But how did it start? Easy. We were aiming for the same thing, and it was ego against ego. And he complained that I cheated to beat him? Well, if that's true why was it that Snitsky hit Carney before Carney could cheat for you to beat me? And YOU went after Snitsky, Snitsky didn't lay a finger on you! So what's the issue? We believe we are the future and we want to prove which one is better. Nothing more than that. And if there is, tell him to bring it to the ring next Rampage and we can... "Talk" it out.
Diano: Now when it came to this fued with the factions, it appeared to me that while the Horsemen had the more talented group behind Mike, the Hart Family behind you were more of a unit, what exactly was it that had you and your guys come out on top of this?
Ogden: Well, we HAD a cohesive unit, yeah big word right? Because we all knew a lot about each other's backgrounds. Horsemen? Shitty group.
Diano: What was it like sitting back and watching as Oliver beat the guy that took your title in Shelton Benjamin and knowing he is King of Cable champion?
Ogden: Hmm... Hmm... Well, it sucked more d**k than Jenna Jameson. I mean, imagine losing the thing that matters to you more than anything, but losing it in a way where you didn't really lose it. Someone just took it from you. And then the man you hate the most in the world gets the title, instead of you getting it back. So, it sucked. And I guarentee you this... If I get the shot, I will take that title from Jason Oliver.
Diano: Everyone in and out of this company has said that the two of you had bright futures from day one, was it a good feeling for you when you got to a good point in your career quicker than he did?
Ogden: I mean of course when you're rivals with someone you want to succeed before they do, but honestly, I was just happy I got there at all. But yeah, still to this day the greatest part of winning the 2005 King of the Ring and the King of Cable Championship... Is that I beat Jason Oliver in both matches.
Diano: Last thing on the Horsemen before we move on, we all saw this past week on rampage that Money Mike basically walked out on his team for a quote, unquote cruise due to the Starman issues, what were you thinking when you witnessed this?
Ogden: Hey, I'm just glad I don't have to listen to that stupid prick. Am I allowed to say that? Oh well. The only bad thing is this... Now Jason Oliver is running something. As far as I'm concerned, the only thing he knows how to run... Is his mouth. And shit, he's still not good at that.
Diano: Now you mentioned your King of the Ring victory, what was that like for you at such a young age considering the men that have won this event?
Ogden: It was pretty cool, but I still feel like I was treated unfairly. Every King of the Ring winner gets a title shot... Except me. I got to represent Rampage against Primetime... Wow, that's money.
Diano: Now into the present, exactly what led into you leaving the hart family?
Ogden: These guys are a joke man. Jimmy Hart? I don't know why I trusted him in the first place. And I don't mean to be one of those dicks, but I'm explaining it all this week on Rampage.
Diano: Considering Jimmy Hart is one of the greatest managers to ever live, was there any hesitation on your part?
Ogden: Greatest managers to ever live? It may appear that way because his clients win. But, until you've been managed by him, you can't have a true opinion on that. But hesitation? No. I made up my mind and there's no changing what I think after that.
Diano: Now here is what everyone wants to know, you and Jake Roberts. What's the deal there?
Ogden: Hah... Me and Jake? Well... Let's just say everything isn't as it seems because this week there's going to be a twist on this entire situation.
IN THE END
1. In the end, I think TWF officals should no longer allow wrestlers that have been called up from SMW or Asylum to continue to be part of their rosters, while the TWF to the future with the edict layed on Max Ogden, there are still people in SMW and I believe Asylum and if I am wrong then I retract Asylum from this statement that have been called up and I think to allow others to be given a push those that have been called up need to, much like Ogden, be part of their new show and that one only.
2. And in the end I call for Money Mike to forget about Starman and to move on with his career because after conferring with a source I have found out that Money Mike has not won a match since WrestleMania.
3. Lastly in the end, I want to ask that Shawn Michaels figure out whatever it is he is trying to because he is a vital part of the TWF and is needed.
That's all the time I have for this column so until next time, this is your boy jJD and these are my two cent's and they were everything you dreamed they'd be...... and then some!
