| Keys to the Game 5.19.07: To Slay a Giant
The latest immovable object meets the current irresistible force this Sunday night at Judgment Day when John Cena Clashes with The Great Khali.
Giants have a long standing tradition in professional wrestling of being the ultimate challenge for a great champion. From Bruno Sammartino and Haystacks Calhoun to Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan let's get ready to break down the latest Champion vs. Giant gala of John Cena vs. The Great Khali THE PLAYERS Name: John Cena Height: 6'1" Weight: 240 lbs From: West Newbury, Ma Signature Moves: FU, STFU Career Highlights: United States Champion (x3), WWE Champion (x3), World Tag Team Champion, PWI 2006 Wrestler of the Year, WWE Magazine 2006 Superstar of the Year. Over the past few years, John Cena has experienced one of the most remarkable championship runs in professional wrestling history.
WWE RAW Results - May 14, 2007
- Show opens with the WWE champion John Cena making his way to the ring, without his spinning belt which was taken by The Great Khali last week on Raw. On the mic, Cena said Khali took the championship belt, but the champion isn't going to make excuses. Cena said no one has beaten Khali, and he can do pretty much whatever he wants. Cena said he can be a one man wrecking crew, and Khali needs to give back his spinning belt right now! On the titan tron, Khali speaks. A translater said that Khali has been destructive in WWE, and shows clips of Khali in action. Khali said on Sunday, he'll become the new WWE champion. Khali says if you want some, come get some. Cena leaves the ring, and goes backstage. Cena goes after Khali, but is pushed to the floor. Khali destroyes the WWE champion. - After a break, they show the footage of Khali beating up Cena backstage once again.
WWE Raw Reax #1: "A pleasant surprise was The Heartbreak Kid ...
Herman Segle of Akron, Ohio (2.0): Best Match: Hardys vs. WGTT. Worst Match: Take your pick. Even WWE can put together something that strikes a nerve, and this episode of Raw did just that. I understand the decision to have Mr. Kennedy drop the Money in the Bank briefcase on Raw due to his injury, but I hope this does not mean we get to see more of the most annoying feud in recent company history (Edge vs. Cena). Vince still walking around with the ECW Title has outlived its shelf life. The Divas tag match was one of the better matches involving the four participants, but it does not say too much. The Great Khali being pushed towards main eventing is enough to induce vomiting. Cryme Tyme's promo was borderline stereotyping, much like their gimmick. Carlito's promo was useless. The really big sore spot was the direction they are going with Randy Orton.
Professor Wrestling: Mail Call
Have you ever sent a letter to this column? If so, you know that I try to respond to your queries as soon as possible. Yes, I know "as soon as possible" might be a few (several) months, but I have a lot to do here at the International Wrestling Academy -- this column is just the tip of the iceberg. Yesterday in Language Arts class, for example, I spent nine hours trying to teach The Great Khali how to say his own name. It wasn't pretty. As for your e-mails, let's just say that if you sent one this calendar year, I'm all over it. Maybe. If you wrote before that, and I haven't responded yet -- I must have been busy. Nothing personal. With that out of the way, let's get to the latest and greatest letters sent to the great one (that would be me), followed by a pithy response. Dear Professor: You say you're from "Parts Unknown." What exactly does that mean? Is it like a chicken nugget? You know.
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