Polk377 wrote:Dunthreevy wrote:Wasn't entirely sure where to put these links, so here we are.
If you've ever wondered about how the The Brawl For All was planned, orchestrated, and politicized check out these links. Some of this information may already be widely known but this is the first I've ever read anything about it.
Part I
http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/0404/609425/brawl-for-naught-the-backstage-story-on-wwe-infamous-brawl-for/
Part II
http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/0412/609673/brawl-for-naught-part-ii-the-backstage-story-on-wwe-infamous/
I've heard Vince Russo talk about this on his podcast. He said it all started because JBL was running his mouth backstage about how he can shoot beat anyone up in the locker room. God I hate JBL.....Looking back this was one of the worst angles the WWF has ever done. I think most of the guys in the tournament were fired and quit after this. I think Savio Vega was forced to retire after injuring his arm after this.
And to think it was all just for JR to try and put over a 40 year old dude, who no one really cared about, for one last run. Pure brilliance!