On a recent edition of his “Something To Wrestle With” podcast, WWE executive Bruce Prichard claimed that Shawn Michaels helped establish John Cena as a top Superstar with their WWE Title match at WrestleMania 23.
Prichard said, “Shawn and Cena, I thought that on that night, Shawn made Cena the man. I really do, on that night. I think Shawn was there for everything. It also just showed me…man, John Cena was up four days in a row every shoot, everything you can possibly imagine for that event. Oh my god, he did [prove himself].”
Cena defeated Michaels to retain the WWE Championship at the pay-per-view event.
WWE and UFC were merged into TKO Group Holdings last year, and Josh Barnett discussed potential crossover opportunities between the two brands on a recent edition of the “Stories With Brisco & Bradshaw” podcast.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the possibility of a UFC and WWE team-up: “There is definitely something that can be done there. I just don’t know that there’s that person that can fully integrate or make use of it, outside of guys showing up at each other’s events in the crowds, which that’s good. It’s publicity in and of itself for each individual promotion, but how do you really capitalize on that?”
On ways the company could find synergy between the brands: “I think on one end, maybe the intention is just that people think of them of being in the same market so to speak, and so they can do things like have each other’s athletes show up and stuff, or have people make guest appearances to talk about or be on camera. But really, it’s just about a portfolio around investment instead of anything else. But…being a guy that does both and sees both as being really part of the same system, yeah I’d like to see how that could be better exploited for the athletes and for the promotions themselves.”
Mansoor had one of his first big matches for WWE at Crown Jewel 2019, and he recalled the infamous flight delay afterward.
On a recent edition of Konnan’s “Keepin’ It 100” podcast, Mansoor recalled the Crown Jewel 2019 pay-per-view event, and you can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his match with Cesaro at the show: “While I was at the show, people kept telling me, ‘Hey this match you have, it’s really important, don’t screw it up.’ There was a lot riding on this match, and I didn’t know until after; apparently, there was a dispute between WWE and the Saudi Sports Authority regarding the TV rights to showing the show… Vince himself said that this has to be a WrestleMania-level match.”
On the reason for the flight delay: “My opinion is that, allegedly, the Saudi government can do whatever the hell it wants. [laugh] Listen, I gotta go back and make a ton of money touring the Middle East, so I’m choosing my words carefully.”
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Shawn Michaels played a crucial role in establishing John Cena as a top superstar in the WWE, according to WWE executive Bruce Prichard. In a recent episode of his podcast, “Something To Wrestle With,” Prichard discussed the impact of Michaels’ WWE Title match against Cena at WrestleMania 23.
Prichard expressed his belief that Michaels made Cena “the man” on that night. He praised Michaels for being there for everything and acknowledged Cena’s dedication and hard work leading up to the event. Cena had been working tirelessly for four days straight, proving himself as a dedicated and talented performer.
At WrestleMania 23, Cena defeated Michaels to retain the WWE Championship. The match showcased both men’s skills and solidified Cena’s status as a top superstar in the company.
In other news, there have been discussions about potential crossover opportunities between the WWE and UFC since their merger into TKO Group Holdings last year. Josh Barnett, a former UFC fighter, shared his thoughts on the possibility of a team-up between the two brands on the “Stories With Brisco & Bradshaw” podcast.
Barnett acknowledged that there is potential for collaboration between the UFC and WWE but questioned how it could be fully integrated and capitalized on. He suggested that having athletes from each promotion show up at each other’s events or make guest appearances could generate publicity. However, he emphasized the need for better exploitation of this collaboration for the benefit of both athletes and promotions.
Furthermore, Mansoor, a WWE wrestler, recalled his experience at the Crown Jewel 2019 pay-per-view event during an episode of Konnan’s “Keepin’ It 100” podcast. Mansoor mentioned the significance of his match with Cesaro at the event and the pressure he felt to deliver a WrestleMania-level performance.
He also touched on the infamous flight delay that occurred after the event. Mansoor hinted at a dispute between WWE and the Saudi Sports Authority regarding the TV rights to the show. While he didn’t delve into details, he suggested that the Saudi government had the power to do as it pleased and expressed caution in his choice of words due to his upcoming tours in the Middle East.
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In conclusion, Shawn Michaels’ match against John Cena at WrestleMania 23 played a significant role in establishing Cena as a top superstar in the WWE. Discussions about potential crossover opportunities between the WWE and UFC have also emerged since their merger, with Josh Barnett highlighting the need for better exploitation of this collaboration. Mansoor shared his experience at the Crown Jewel 2019 event, shedding light on the pressure he faced and the flight delay that followed.