The following is written by long time WrestlingClothesline.com supporter and contributor, Peter Staniforth. If you have any comments, questions, or inquiries regarding his statement, please contact him at Peterstaniforth@aol.com. It saddens me to see that the wrestling business is no different overseas than it is hear. Full of scum and promoters who just want to pass the blame. Peter, I'm behind you 100%! - Brett

And welcome ladies and gentlemen (all three of you, right Bobby?), to the latest installment of my column - where cynicism is taken as natural; and there's a sense of egotism far beyond vanity. But hey, you love me for it.....

Let's start off with NWATNA. After my last column, I guess Monty Brown's heel turn needs to be mentioned. I didn't see that coming, but then again I don't analyze like I used to. It's hard to second guess most wrestling bookers these days, because they make decisions so last minute and rushed or on a whim; that it makes it pointless to try. Just speculate a little, go with the flow and speak your mind; then comment on what happens - works for me, anyway. Aside from that, will Monty Brown get over as a heel? To me.....maybe, and maybe not. The TNA fans (and most of professional wrestling itself) are so desperate to see Jeff Jarrett drop the title to someone (animal, mineral, or even extra terrestrial would do), that I don't think that many people will care about Monty's heel turn to the extent that they might have had this been done at a different time. And that's a shame, as the situation does have potential.

Breaking news I must throw in right now, is Shannon Moore's involvement recently in a car accident. As a longterm fan of his, I wish him all the best and hope he is back soon. Apparently, it's quite scary how lucky he was (and how it could have easily have been Matt Hardy, and that it would have been worse due to Matt's choice of car). Thankfully, both guys (and wrestling itself) were very lucky on this occasion, and were spared tragedy.

" I don't have a lot of backstage problems or anything like that"..... who recently made this quote during an interview? Ironically, Edge. Insert your own cheap shot here, because it's entirely justifiable.

On a final WWE note, WrestleMania is just round the corner. And it breaks my wrestling heart to say I barely care compared to how I used to feel. WWE has been on a little roll of late mind you, with Jake Roberts and Marty Jannetty being of note and approval. Now, me; I was thrilled to see the both of them back and around on the big screen again. There's still very much a place for those two, and many past workers like them in wrestling today - I have always said this. But, with absolutely zero disrespect intended (as you can tell); when they're the best thing to hit the WWE's television shows in months - what does that tell you about today's scene, bar it stinks worse than a Mr Socko you thought you'd lost for months? They should have been a feel good flashback to the past for most of us, and with all good meant - not the best part of the show. Still, it must be real fine to be Marty Jannetty right now; and well done to him for where he is again.

The Wrestling Channel here in the UK had it's big show in Coventry at the weekend. I'm very reliably told most of it was decent action and good performances, but sadly the fans as ever left a lot to be desired. What a close friend of mine described as "98 percent 'smart' fans, and 85 percent smart asses", was probably an understatement on the latter part of that description. Example being, the apparent reaction to the World Of Sport legends match, where two UK legends squared up for a one off match; and all the young and supposedly knowledgeable audience could come up with was disrespectful comments and chants. Ever heard of respect for the old school? Oh, of course not - that's not fashionable to this kind of fan in the UK, and if you are one of these; then it won't get you over with your similarly moronic friends.

Mind you, I guess it would have helped if most of the show wasn't booked for the benefits and to the approval of a certain 'UK fan forum' message board that I've voiced my disgust about in the past here in England. Then you might have got an audience with a brain cell and a love of wrestling between them, instead of competing conversations and chants of who can sound the most 'in' the wrestling business; when they're actually NOT and never will be.

On a positive note, congratulations to my buddy in Philly, Kris Krude; for recently joining up with 3PW - a well deserved break for a really good guy.

Aside from that, to finish up; my apologies for taking my time with a new column - a BIG project is afoot in my world, and you WILL know about it when it happens and is announced. That's all I'm saying! Till next time, remember - hating me won't make you talented.


Peter Staniforth.
www.pswrestling.net

Peter is a UK based sports and music journalist, for www.pwbts.com, www.kayfabememories.com, www.wrestlingdotcom.com, www.wrestlingclothesline.com, www.bgwwrestling.com, www.prowrestlingdaily.com, www.thesuplex.com, and the exclusive WWE writer and music reviewer for www.ukevents.net.

Peter has written for Bill Apter's "Total Wrestling" magazine, the well respected US based newsletter 'Wrestling Then And Now'; and also has written press releases for the UK's WWE Euro Shop merchandise company. He was also mentioned on the credits of the cult wrestling simulation game by Adam Ryland - EWR 4.0.

Peter works for UCW (www.ucw-wrestling.co.uk) in a Talent Relations capacity, and also various USA based indy promotions. If you are a wrestler either USA or UK based, and looking for more bookings; please contact Peter. This also applies to wrestling promotions in the USA or UK, if you're looking for independent workers; please contact for more details on wrestlers, prices and availability.

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