| January 26, 2003 - Notes on Vince Russo's plans for Raven in NWA/TNA |
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For those who aren't aware, Vince Russo is the head writer for Total Nonstop Action and is the on-screen figurehead for Sports Entertainment Xtreme [S.E.X.] -- the group Raven joined on NWA/TNA this past week on PPV on January 22. 2003 after leaving WWE on Monday. Here's what Russo had to say about Raven: The Pain Clinic asks Russo about Raven and Justin in an email from ShatteredSoul. Russo replies:
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| January 25, 2003 - Notes on booking Raven for independent wrestling appearances & more |
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Gabe Sapolsky of RFVideo.com reports that anyone interested in booking Raven can send an e-mail to feinsteind@aol.com. Serious inquiries only. Frank Goodman of USA Pro Wrestling, hot on the heels of signing Raven for 3 dates in 2003 also posted the following on the USA Pro Wrestling site for those interested in booking Raven: Atlantic Beach, NY - Interested in booking Wrestling Superstar and former ECW Heavyweight Champion, Raven? Well all of Ravens bookings including Autograph Sessions as well as Wrestling Seminars, will be handled through USA Pro Wrestling President Frank Goodman. Scott Levy has whats been called "one of the best minds in the business". From 1995 to 1997, He revolutionized "gimmicks" in the sport of wrestling with the Raven persona. Make this bonifide superstar apart of your event today!
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| January 24, 2003 - News/Notes on Raven in NWA/TNA & WWE, Raven to wrestle for USA Pro. |
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Raven debuts for the promotion on 3/8 at the Elks Lodge in Queens, which as irony has it, was the same building he made his ECW return in at the promotion's first TNN taping for angle where he and Tommy Dreamer captured the ECW World Tag Team championships from The Dudley Boyz. USA Pro sent out the following press release on Raven's appearances: NEW YORK TO EXPERIENCE THE RAVEN EFFECT ALL OVER AGAIN FORMER WWE, WCW, AND ECW SUPERSTAR, RAVEN, TO JOIN USA PRO WRESTLING FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 2003 - After having the fans demand it, USA Pro Wrestling President, Frank Goodman, has spent the better part of the last few days working on a deal to bring former WWE, WCW, and ECW Superstar, Raven, to his promotion. Goodman is one to give the fans what they want. The fans don’t have to wait any longer because the deal is done. Raven has agreed to wrestle on USA Pro Wrestling’s next three shows, starting on March 8th at the Elks Lodge. Raven, who debuted as Scotty the Body, began his wrestling career in 1988 in the NWA Pacific Northwest territory. Boy has he come a long way since then. In 1992, Raven, then Scotty Flamingo, joined WCW and won the WCW World Light-Heavyweight title. A short time later, Levy signed with the WWF and became Johnny Polo, a rich kid persona type gimmick. He first managed Adam Bomb (Bryan Clark), and then the Quebecers (Jacques Rougeau Jr. & Karl Ouelette). Finally, Raven went solo an developed an anti-social grunge gimmick. He joined ECW in mid-1995, where he won the Tag Team Titles with Stevie Richards. Raven won his first ECW World title when he defeated the Sandman on January 27, 1996, in Philadelphia. He went on to drop a "loser leaves town" match to Tommy Dreamer at WrestlePalooza 1997. Later that year, he was spotted sitting front row at WCW Nitro. He went on to form The Flock which include guys like Billy Kidman, Perry Saturn, and Stevie Richards. After 2 years in the company, Raven decided it was time to go. Eric Bischoff, in a meeting before the August 23, 1999 "Nitro" in Las Vegas, offered anyone on the WCW roster a limited release if they were unhappy. Raven stood up, and walked out of the meeting. Raven signed a one-year contract with ECW on August 25, 1999, and teamed with Dreamer to win the ECW World Tag Team title at the ECW on TNN television tapings on August 26th. Raven once again won the tag team titles, this time with Mike Awesome, in 2000. Later that year, on June 23, 2000, Raven met with WWF officials to discuss a possible move back to the World Wrestling Federation. Raven re-debuted in the WWF (now WWE) alongside Tazz. Raven went on to capture the WWE Hardcore Championship on a number of occasions. In April of last year, Raven became a color commentator on MTV's "Sunday Night Heat." That lead to a feud with D’Lo Brown. Raven then went on to be a part of the Raw brand until he lost a "loser leaves Raw" match to Tommy Dreamer. This was the second time that Dreamer caused Raven to leave a company or show. Raven then decided to build his "masterpiece" on Heat. Raven wanted to get back to Raw. On a Sunday Night Heat, he beat Dreamer in a match which reinstated him on Raw. With a new look and haircut, Raven wrestled Jeff Hardy in a match on Raw to determine the final Raw member of the Royal Rumble 2003. Raven was defeated by Jeff Hardy. Not only did he not make the Royal Rumble, but 2 days later, on January 15, 2003, Raven was released by WWE without much of a reason. Now, with all of that being in the past, Raven has set his sights on a new company. Raven has decided to come to USA Pro Wrestling. What exactly was Raven’s "masterpiece"? Will we see it in USA Pro Wrestling? Who will Raven look to take his frustrations out on? And of course, with a new haircut and look, is Raven looking for a new belt to put around his waist? All of these questions and more might just be answered at USA Pro Wrestling’s upcoming shows. See below for a list of the shows Raven is scheduled to appear on. USA Pro Wrestling President Frank Goodman has said, "We hope that this move makes all the USA Pro fans happy and we look forward to seeing you on March 8th!"
Saturday, March 8th, 2003
Friday, April 4th, 2003
Sunday, May 31st, 2003
The Second Annual Big Dick Dudley Memorial Show For more information visit www.USAProWrestling.com. If you have plan to attend and can provide detailed results and/or photos from this event, feel free to email them to the site [HERE]
"I was very excited to see Raven come to TNA for a myriad of reasons. I have shared a few Waffle House stops and the occasional matinee movie with Raven in Atlanta when I lived there, and had a chance to really hear his ideas on the business. He is an incredibly intelligent person, and a remarkable talent. I believe if things go as planned, his star will shine brighter in TNA than anywhere else before in his career. "
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| January 9, 2003 - WWE House Show Results for 1/8, featuring Raven. |
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January 7, 2002 - El Paso, TX The Dudley Boyz and Tommy Dreamer vs. Steven Richards, Lance Storm, Raven, and Sean Morely w/Rico - Good back and forth action with Spike being your face in peril. Hot tag to D-Von and a big melee ensues with everyone smoothly transitioning into their finishers. Finish comes with Storm eating a 3D through a table. WINNERS: The Dudley Boyz and Tommy Dreamer via Pinfall. If you have more detailed results and/or photos from this event, feel free to email them to the site [HERE]
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| January 7, 2003 - WWE Sunday Night HEAT Spoilers for 1/6, featuring Raven. |
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January 6, 2002 - Phoenix, AZ Raven Interference: Jeff vs. Raven - Raven comes in at the end of the match and hits Hurricane with the Raven Effect. Jeff Hardy runs back to save Hurricane while Raven escapes. If you have more detailed results and/or photos from this event, feel free to email them to the site [HERE]
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| January 7, 2003 - WWE House Show Results for 1/2 - 1/4 , featuring Raven. |
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January 2, 2003 - Honolulu, HI
Raven vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner - This is Steiner's first match against Raven since 1995 and their first singles match ever. Raven gets a good reaction but mainly takes a lot of offense from Steiner before tapping out to the Steiner Recliner January 3, 2003 - Honolulu, HI Raven vs. The Hurricane - Hurricane goes for the Shining Wizard and Raven pulls the referee in front of him for protection. Hurricane argues with the referee and Raven nails the Raven Effect while Hurricane is distracted for the win. WINNER: Raven via Pinfall. January 3, 2003 - Anaheim, CA Raven vs. Test w/Stacy Kiebler - Decent back and forth match. Test and Stacy played up their relationship and Raven got distracted by Stacy a few times. Test gets the win with via a big boot on Raven. WINNER: Test via Pinfall. January 4, 2003 - Colorado Springs, CO Raven vs. Test w/Stacy Kiebler - Raven did a good job of playing the cowardly heel until Stacy stood on the apron and attempted to distract Raven by wiggling her bottom. Raven managed to be distracted and grabbed Stacy and kicked her. Well, she slapped Raven and he turned around to catch Test's big boot right in the mush. Test gets the 1-2-3. WINNER: Test via Pinfall. If you have more detailed results and/or photos from this event, feel free to email them to the site [HERE]
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