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What do you bet they'll thrash them like, 7-0 or something ridiculous!?!

Typical...

Thanks.

Wahey! 2-0 Still probably won't be worth watching...

Saturday 5th June 2004

Announcers: Josh Matthews and Bill DeMott

Matthews: Welcome to Velocity! I’m Josh Matthews and am alongside a former United States champion, Bill DeMott.

DeMott: Thank for that Josh.

Matthews: We’re going to get right into things straight away as the Basham Brothers take on Akio and Sakoda!

Doug and Danny Basham made their way out to the ring, and Doug asked for a microphone to be handed to him by the timekeeper Mark Yeaton.

Doug: We’re former Tag Team champions! What are we doing on Velocity? We’re above this! We should be facing Rico and Charlie Haas for the Tag Team titles at the Great American Bash, but we’re not! We have to face these two little Japanese punks!

Danny: But you know what? We’re going to make an example out of these guys. That’s right. We’re going to beat them up so bad, Kurt Angle will have to notice us and he’ll have to give us a title shot! So come…

Danny was cut of in mid-sentence as Akio and Sakoda made their way out in new tights, and to brand new music. The tights had Japanese symbols on each. Sakoda was also cleanly shaved on the face and head.

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Akio and Sakoda vs. the Basham Brothers

Sakoda started out with Doug Basham, and took him down with a football tackle before he started pounding the former-Tag Team champion with rights and lefts in a mounted position. Sakoda tagged out to Akio, who used his quick feet to his advantage against the taller and stronger Doug. Akio set up Doug on the top rope, and looked as though he was looking for a tornado DDT, but Doug held onto the top rope, sending Akio flying face-first into the mat! Doug then came off the top rope with guillotine leg drop, earning him a near fall. He then tagged in his brother Danny, and the duo held onto dominance for much of the match. The end of the match came when Doug attempted to clothesline Akio, but he missed, and when he turned around Akio hit an amazing standing enziguri! Akio made the pin…1…2…Sakoda lays out Danny with a spear takedown…3! Akio and Sakoda win!

Winners: Akio and Sakoda

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DeMott: Again Akio and Sakoda come back from being behind to picking up a big win! They did it last week against Billy Kidman and Paul London, and they’ve done it again against the Bashams!

Matthews: What a standing enziguri by Akio! Look! I think that’s one of Doug Basham’s teeth!

DeMott: Wouldn’t surprise me one bit! I’ve wrestled Akio before, and he is one dangerous man with those quick feet of his!

Matthews: We’re going to take a break, but when we come back, Nunzio and “the Bull” Johnny Stamboli are in action!

Commercial Break

Matthews: Welcome back. The FBI are in action in just a second, and their opponents are El Desconocido, that means ‘the Unknowns’ in Spanish Bill.

DeMott: I knew that! I did.

Matthews: They’re simply known as Uno and Dos.

Full Blooded Italians vs. El Desconocido

‘The Unknowns’ were dressed almost identically, except that Uno wrestled without a shirt. Uno locked up with Nunzio, and Nunzio was taken down with a arm drag. Nunzio rolled about and looked confused, as he tagged out to the bigger Stamboli. Uno saw this, and went over and tagged in Dos, who is build bigger than his tag team partner. “The Bull” and Dos went to lock up, but Stamboli ducked the grapple attempt by going behind and kicking him in the backside! Stamboli and Nunzio laughed at the ‘achievement’ before Dos and Stamboli really got into an exchange of blows. Considering El Desconocido are only really getting a shot at the big time, and are not under WWE contract, the match developed into a very even contest. However, the FBI put an end to that when Stamboli had Uno all to himself, and hit an implant DDT getting the three count!

Winners: the Full Blooded Italians

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Matthews: Those ‘unknowns’ really surprised me partner! They put on one hell of a display here on Velocity.

DeMott: That’s true, but the experience of the FBI won out in the end as Johnny Stamboli finished…one of them off with that implant DDT!

Matthews: That was Uno Bill. Anyway, we found out on SmackDown, that Eddie Guerrero would not only defend his WWE championship title against John “Bradshaw” Layfield, but he would also defend it against his buddy Rey Mysterio! Take a look at how it came about.

Bradshaw ran into the adjacent ropes…but instead of hitting Mysterio, he killed the referee dead with a Clothesline from Hell! Bradshaw turned around quickly and caught Mysterio coming off the top, and hit the Stock Market Crash for a pin, but there was no referee! Bradshaw tried to revive the fallen Nick Patrick, but to no avail. While this was happening, the fans went crazy as WWE champion Eddie Guerrero raced down to the ring and went toe-to-toe with JBL! He took him off his feet a backdrop, and went into full “Latino Heat” mode before going to the top rope…and hitting the Frog Splash! Eddie disappeared into the crowd, as Mysterio rolled to the apron…and managed to successfully ‘drop the dime’! Mysterio rolled into the cover as referee Brian Hebner raced down to administer the count…1…2…3! Mysterio pinned Bradshaw!

SmackDown! - 27th May 2004

Angle: Hold up everyone! I’m not finished yet. I said a chance to challenge for the title. If he somehow manages to defeat Matt Morgan he will then team with Eddie Guerrero to face Matt Morgan and Mark Jindrak…and John “Bradshaw” Layfield in a handicap tag team match! Even though Mr. Morgan here will probably destroy Mysterio in their match, the handicap match will STILL take place. If Mysterio wins his match, and if he and Eddie somehow miraculously win the handicap match, then and only then will Rey Mysterio get a shot at the WWE championship!

SmackDown! – 3rd June 2004

Bradshaw had had enough and got up from the announce table. Mysterio then hit the 619! Bradshaw entered the ring and headed for Mysterio…but Mysterio hit the 619 onto Bradshaw! Bradshaw fell back, holding his stomach, but Mysterio wasn’t finished and hit the West Coast Pop on Bradshaw! But in one swift movement, Mysterio let go of JBL and dropped on top of Matt Morgan to cover him…1…2…3! Mysterio wins it!

SmackDown! – 3rd June 2004

He then delivered a perfect fall away slam, leaving Eddie writhing in pain in the middle of the ring. Bradshaw sat up from his work, and saw Mysterio standing across the ring from him. Bradshaw charged at him, but Mysterio went under the legs and dropkicked him in the back, leaving Bradshaw fallen on the second rope! Mysterio dialled it up…619!!! He then waited for Bradshaw to get up…before hitting the West Coast Pop! 1…2…3, yes! Mysterio is going to the Great American Bash a challenger for the WWE championship!

SmackDown! – 3rd June 2004

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Matthews: That’s how Rey Mysterio earned himself a shot at Eddie Guerrero’s WWE championship at the Great American Bash!

DeMott: There was another major development on SmackDown, this time in the Tag Team title hunt!

Matthews: Of course! With Rico missing thanks to a concussion received at the hands of D-Von Dudley, Charlie Haas took on D-Von with only Miss Jackie at ringside, take a look at what happened towards the end of the match, and what happened right afterwards.

Bubba Ray had got into the ring and D-Von had recovered, and both stood right behind him and as Haas turned around…3D! Bubba quickly left the ring as D-Von made the cover. Heyman got off the apron and pointed at D-Von making the pin, so the referee turned round and counted the fall!

Winner: D-Von Dudley

Bubba celebrated with his brother, as Miss Jackie came in to check on Charlie Haas. The Dudleyz looked at each other, smirked, and Bubba grabbed her by the hair! He then shouted at D-Von to get the table!

Cole: Oh no, not this! They can’t do this to a defenceless woman! Bubba’s sitting on the top rope, he’s going to…oh my god! Bubba Ray Dudley just powerbombed Miss Jackie through the table! D-Von’s getting in her face about it as well. This is despicable!

Tazz: This is the Dudleyz. This is what they’re like. This is what they do. They don’t care who is in their way; they’ll take out anyone to accomplish their goals.

Cole: But this is just wrong, look, here comes the EMT’s to help her. Haas has just realised what’s happened, look at the look on his face! I don’t think he can believe it.

Tazz: I think he’s blaming himself for it. He’s distraught!

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Commercial Break

Matthews: We saw Charlie Haas looking very distraught after he saw Miss Jackie lying amongst the remains of that table, but now he has a chance to vent some of that anger as he goes one-on-one with Matt Morgan!

DeMott: Do you know what’s funny about this match? Both men have a semi-legitimate reason if they lose! Matt Morgan wrestled twice on SmackDown, whereas Charlie Haas might not have his mind on thing!

Matthews: I guess, but neither man is going to use that!

Charlie Haas vs. Matt Morgan

Haas was focused, and straight faced, while Morgan was trying to get under his skin by walking around ringside to the announce table, pointing to it and doing a powerbomb motion. As soon as Morgan entered the ring, he was jumped by Charlie Haas who was kicking him in the leg, much like Mysterio tried to do on SmackDown. Haas hit a basement dropkick to Morgan’s kneecap, which got him down to his knee. Haas ran to the ropes but when he came back Matt Morgan picked him up and hit a gorilla press slam! Morgan used his size and strength advantage to dominate the Tag Team champion, but whenever he could, Haas got in a shot on the legs. The match drew to a close when Morgan whipped Haas to the far side and bent over as if to hit a shoulder toss, but Haas ran past him and clipped his knee from behind! Haas stamped on the mat and locked in the Haas of Pain! Morgan screamed in pain and struggled to reach the ropes but couldn’t, and the big man tapped out!

Winner: Charlie Haas

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DeMott: Wow! Matt Morgan tapped out! What a win for Charlie Haas!

Matthews: Haas picks up a huge win, and after what happened on SmackDown, it’s gotta be a good thing! That’s all we got for you on Velocity, don’t miss SmackDown this Thursday!

DeMott: Goodbye everyone!

Matthews: Peace!

Overall Rating: 54%

TV Rating: 4.09

I don't suppose this match is on the radio is it? I don't think I could sit through another dull England friendly.

Mourinho back for Ferreira

Jose Mourinho is set to make Porto defender Paulo Ferreira his first signing as Chelsea manager.

Reports in Portugal claim Mourinho has returned to his former club to capture the 25-year-old Portuguese international stopper.

Porto chairman Jorge Pinto da Costa revealed Chelsea's interest during a ceremony marking the start of his new term in charge at the club.

But the Porto chairman provided no further details of the proposed move.

Mourinho had pledged to trim Chelsea's expensively assembled squad to try and instil the sort of hunger that underpinned his success at Porto.

And his first act as Chelsea boss was to ship under-performing Argentine midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron to Inter Milan on loan.

But Mourinho has made little secret of the fact that he intends to raid his former club for key players who helped them lift the Champions League title.

Since joining Porto in 2002, Paulo Ferreira has been an integral part of the Dragons' success under Mourinho.

He has amassed two Portuguese championship medals, Portuguese Cup and Super Cup honours, as well as Uefa Cup and Champions League medals.

Source

So Maurinho's NOT trying to sign half his team?

More truthful words have never been spoken, crusader.

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Jook was saying that in reference to his avatar, and if you look up, I gave a reason why there is nothing wrong with it. Besides, only Manc's hae complained about it, so by process of elimination, I'd say you're either an Yiddo or a Manc. Am I right?

Because it wasnt played on radio and tv last year. It was MTV Jams Jam of The Week last week and Jam of The Week are new songs.

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"Last Drop" was released May 10-17th.

"Turn Me On" was released 13th August 2003

first appeared in the UK top 40 on 29th August 2003. So...you gonna admit you were wrong?

Scroll down a little bit and have a look at the release date will ya?

How could his first single have been released this year if it was on the radio and music channels last year?

I liked Creed. I really loved their Weathered album, and My Sacrifice is one of my all time favourite songs.

Oh well, life goes on.

3rd June 2004

SmackDown! Review

Overall Rating: 76%

Nielson Rating: 6.06

Attendance: 6,524

Angle makes the Mysterio/Morgan match [ 100 ]

Jeff Hardy d. Jamie Noble [ 81 / 67 / 95 ]

Angle makes Cena vs. Torrie, loser gets fired [ 97 ]

John Cena d. Torrie Wilson [ 69 / 82 / 40 ]

Rene Dupree interview: [ 74 ]

Rey Mysterio d. Matt Morgan [ 71 / 68 / 74 ]

Booker T d. Hardcore Holly [ 77 / 78 / 77 ]

Rikishi challenges Mordecai to a match a the Great American Bash [ 73 ]

D-Von Dudley d. Charlie Haas [ 66 / 54 / 79 ]

Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero interview [ 76 ]

Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero d. John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Matt Morgan and Mark Jindrak [ ?? / ?? / ?? ] (oops, lost the rating!)

Match of the Night: Jeff Hardy d. Jamie Noble

Segment of the Night: Angle makes the Mysterio/Morgan match

NEWS AND RUMOURS

*The team that Theodore Long was refering to on SmackDown! is the team of Jimmy Snuka Jr. and Joey Ryan. Ryan has held mutlitple titles in WPW, PCW, WCWA, AWS and PWG. He's 25 years of age, and will likely change his name to Jo Ryan, or something similar. Jimmy Snuka Jr. is, of course, the son of legendary wrestler "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. While not as talented as Joey Ryan in the ring, WWE officials are hoping people will recognise him. However, he will not use the 'Snuka' name. He will be known as Jimmy S. Long, and will be portrayed as Theodore Long's cousin. They wrestled a dark match prior to SmackDown against fellow OVW alumni Chris Cage and Tank Toland under masks and were billed as "Desconocido Uno" and "Desconocido Dos". Snuka's work recieved mixed reviews, while Joey Ryan's mat skills recieved praise.

*Rob Van Dam will sit out the next 8 months or so with a torn calf muscle he recieved a few weeks ago. He is set to undergo connective tissue manipulation over the next few months in hopes it will quicken his recovery.

*Torrie Wilson will be kept off TV for a few months, while creative think up something for her to do. This whole storyline was used as a way to get her off TV for a while. She is expected to rejoin the SmackDown brand in a few months, but she could always end up on RAW, as is the case with these conditions.

*Officials are still very high on Matt Morgan, and many believe that he could be the man who takes the WWE championship off of Eddie Guerrero. Morgan has been away from SmackDown, honing his skills down in Ohio Valley Wrestling for several months as he was looked upon as being "too green" when he was originally called up. However, he is said to have improved greatly, and his work with Rey Mysterio on SmackDown certainly showed a lot of improvement.

*Nova was originally going to be the one who challenged Chavo Guerrero for the Cruiserweight title last week on SmackDown, however, plans quickly changed once they came to an agreement with Jeff Hardy about re-signing with them. Jeff is said to be off the drugs he had denied taking. He has since admited to WWE officials he was talking them during his last stint, but hasn't touched them for over four months. Jeff could be in line to take the Cruiserweight title from Chavo Guerrero at the Great American Bash, where if Nova was called up, he wouldn't have.

*WWE officials are still scratching their heads over what to do with Kenzo Suzuki since the 'Hirohito' gimmick was dropped recently. There has been some talk of teaming him up with Akio and Sakoda, but that idea was shot down as he has recieved quite some build up with the video packages, and it is seen as a bad idea to saddle him with two wrestlers who are only seen (at this moment) as jobbers.

Thursday 3rd June 2004

Announcers: Michael Cole and Tazz

Cole: Welcome to SmackDown! Torrie Wilson is set to face a surprise partner to be named by Kurt Angle later this evening, and if she is to lose, she would be fired from SmackDown! Who could this “mystery opponent” be Tazz?

Tazz: I dunno man, but knowing Kurt Angle, it could be ANYBODY.

Cole: Well, we might not have to wait any longer, as here comes our General Manager!

Luther wheeled Kurt Angle down to the ring where a ramp was set up for easy access to the ring. The rings nearest the ramp were removed as well.

Angle: Well, well. Last week’s main event had quite the shocking conclusion didn’t it? Wherever I went over the past week, I was being told how great Rey Mysterio is, and how he deserves a reward for his win. Do you know what I told them? I told them that Eddie Guerrero helped him win, so the win isn’t all that great after all is it? But they kept telling me that he was this and that, so you know what I did? I went home and thought about it and came to the conclusion that they were right. Hold on! They were only partially right! Rey Mysterio still cheated to win, but I think he does deserve something. And do you know what his prize is? His prize is a match tonight…against Matt Morgan!

Morgan’s music hit the speakers, and the 7” tall monster made his way out to the ring, and stood next to Luther Raines, behind Kurt Angle.

Angle: That’s right. Matt Morgan. I heard most of you booing that announcement. Don’t you think that is a suitable prize for Rey Mysterio? I do, because if he wins that, he will get the second part of his prize! And that is the chance to challenge for the WWE championship at the Great American Bash!

The crowd erupts with cheers as Angle looks around with a huge smirk across his face!

Angle: Hold up everyone! I’m not finished yet. I said a chance to challenge for the title. If he somehow manages to defeat Matt Morgan he will then team with Eddie Guerrero to face Matt Morgan and Mark Jindrak…and John “Bradshaw” Layfield in a handicap tag team match! Even though Mr. Morgan here will probably destroy Mysterio in their match, the handicap match will STILL take place. If Mysterio wins his match, and if he and Eddie somehow miraculously win the handicap match, then and only then will Rey Mysterio get a shot at the WWE championship!

Just as Angle was about to tell Luther to get him out of the ring, Bradshaw’s music hit and the current no.1 contender came out to the top of the ramp.

JBL: Hey, what you doing Angle? I’m the no.1 contender…what are you doing giving that stupid bouncy-bean Rey Mysterio a shot?

Angle: Well, my reasoning is this Mr. Layfield. I have a duty to give the people what they want, and it seems that THIS is what they want. However, I don’t agree that he deserves it, so I’ve made the matches ton…

JBL: Wait a goddamn second there! You haven’t answered my question; if I’m the no.1 contender, how will Mysterio get the shot at the Great American Bash?

Angle: I’m glad you asked that, as if Mysterio does somehow win both matches tonight, the main event at the Great American Bash will be a triple-threat for the WWE championship! Don’t you worry, I have 100% confidence in you, and I believe that the one ‘Great American’ in this match will bring home the title! In fact, you have my backing.

Bradshaw nodded at Angle, as the General Manager’s music hit and Luther wheeled him out of the ring to the back.

Tazz: Wow! Kurt Angle is giving Rey Mysterio a shot at the WWE championship, and I for one agree that he deserves it!

Cole: Without a doubt he deserves it, but look what he has to go through to get there! First, a returning Matt Morgan and if he beats him, he and Eddie Guerrero have to defeat John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Matt Morgan and Mark Jindrak!

Tazz: Okay, okay, it’s a tough task but he did technically cheat to win last week. And hey, with all due respect to Rey Mysterio, I really don’t think he’s going to do it.

Commercial Break

Cole: Welcome back, and up next is Jeff Hardy talking on Jamie Noble.

Tazz: Jeff returned last week to challenge Chavo Guerrero, but he lost! Granted Chavo Classic helped a ‘little’ bit…

Cole: Yeah right. He shoved him off the ropes and he landed in a, lets just say, uncomfortable position. I’ve just been told that Jeff Hardy vs. Chavo Guerrero for the Cruiserweight title has been added to the Great American Bash card. Jeff spoke to Angle before we went on the air and DEMANDED a rematch. Kurt reluctantly accepted.

Tazz: It was great on SmackDown it’ll be great June 13th; probably better!

Jeff Hardy vs. Jamie Noble

Noble was wearing generic tights, a sign of how bad things have been for him since Nidia went to RAW, leaving him with nothing to do. The second Jeff’s music hit, every single teenage girl in attendance went crazy. Tazz said that he thinks he saw a group of girls pass out! Noble tried to go into a lock-up, but Jeff ducked under and hit a sideslam from behind. Jeff then hit standing senton splash, getting a two count in the process. Jeff was in firm control, more or less all the way throughout, until it came towards the end of the match. Jeff attempted to hit a missile dropkick off the top rope, but Noble sidestepped him! Jeff went crashing to the mat, and Noble wasted no time by grabbing Jeff and locking him in a modified figure four submission hold! Jeff struggled in the hold, and desperately reached out for the bottom rope, but couldn’t reach it. Jeff then gave up trying to reach, but instead tried to turn Noble’s own hold against him by turning over! Jeff slowly but surely managed it, and Noble had to release the hold. Noble was first to his feet, and was followed by the limping Jeff Hardy. Noble quickly kicked him in the stomach and set him up for the Tiger Driver! But Jeff managed to somehow toss Noble over his shoulders, and as Noble got up, he quickly kicked Noble in the mid-section and delivered his Twist of Fate! Jeff covered him…1…2…3!

Winner: Jeff Hardy

Jeff didn’t have anytime to celebrate though, as the Cruiserweight champion, Chavo Guerrero rushed out and attacked his Great American Bash challenger! Chavo Classic followed behind with the Cruiserweight title in hand, but handed it to his son as soon as he entered the ring, and picked up and held Jeff! Chavo geared up…and laid out Jeff Hardy with a belt shot to the head! Chavo looked down at his opponent, and shouted, “You are nothing! You are nothing!” before the Chavo’s headed to the back.

Cole: What a disgusting act by our Cruiserweight champion and his dad!

Tazz: Chavo seems a little frightened of the prospect of facing Jeff at the Great American Bash. I think he realises his title is in deep jeopardy!

The camera’s cut to the back where Kurt Angle was talking with Mark Jindrak and Theodore Long.

Long: So lemme get this straight playa; you want me and my client, the “Reflection of Perfection” Mark Jindrak to team with Matt Morgan and Johnny Layfield tonight? Is that what you’re asking me?

Angle: That’s correct Mr. Long. All that I need is a third man for tonight’s match, and I though, who better than the man who ended the career of Rob Van Dam…

Long: Oh he did that playa!

Angle: …who better than the man with the face of a god, and the body of Adonis…

Long: I’m feeling ya man!

Angle: …who better than Mark Jindrak?

Long: Well, in that case, you’ve got yourself a deal…on one condition!

Angle: Ok then, you name it.

Long: Well, I’ve got a couple of people who need themselves a job, a couple of my boys! They’re a great team, a totally unheard of pair who will go on to win themselves gold once they’re given a chance, you feeling me playa?

Angle: I think I am! Ok, I’ll give them a shot! How about, the SmackDown after the Great American Bash, your team gets a try-out match against the a hand-picked team How does that sound?

Long: Oh, I like the way you think! You’ve got the “Reflection of Perfection” in your match tonight!

Theodore Long shook Kurt Angle’s hand, before he and Mark Jindrak walked off.

Angle: Now, it’s time to announce Torrie Wilson’s opponent tonight. So, without any ado at all, Torrie Wilson’s opponent tonight is…the WWE United States champion, John Cena! Good luck Torrie! And just to let you know, the match is next!

Cole: Oh my. How can Kurt Angle do this? Doesn’t he have any conscience?

Tazz: Apparently not; this match is just wrong, even I’ll agree with that Cole!

Cole: I can tell you what though, John Cena has a conscience, and he will NOT partake in this match.

Commercial Break

Torrie Wilson came out first, and there were already tears in her eyes as she entered the ring. John Cena’s music hit and Cena came out to the ring and picked up a microphone.

Cena: Woah, woah! Listen up Kurt; there ain’t no way that I’m gonna even put my hands on Torrie, so, what I’m gonna do, is I’m gonna lay down and let Torrie pin me, coz I’m not a sick little bald man in a wheelchair like you are. So ref…ring the damn bell!

Cena dropped his mic and laid down. Torrie was about to cover him, but was interrupted when Kurt Angle’s music hit! The General Manager was then wheeled onto the stage by Luther and was followed by Rene Dupree!

Angle: What exactly do you think you’re doing Cena? No wait; I know what you’re trying to do. You’re trying to be all noble and all, and believe it or not, I can understand. You don’t want to see Torrie lose her job, so you’re willing to lose to a girl to let her keep it! Hey, I would do the same, so go ahead…let her pin you!

Cena lay down again, but Angle cut him off.

Angle: Oh, yeah I just *knew* that I had forgot to tell you something! You see, it’s not just Torrie’s job that’s on the line here; yours is to! That’s right, if you lose, YOU get fired! And if you get fired, your United States title is stripped of you, and I will award it to the no.1 contender…Mr. Rene Dupree! Oh, and don’t think about getting a draw, because that would result in BOTH of you losing your job! So what’s your choice Cena? Ring the bell!

Dupree stood on the stage and laughed, while Luther wheeled Angle to the back.

--Loser Gets Fired--

John Cena vs. Torrie Wilson

Cena and Torrie looked at each other, and then Cena looked up at Rene Dupree. Dupree did belt motions around his waist, signifying what would happen if he didn’t win. Dupree kept taunting John Cena, and Cena was getting noticeably more annoyed bye the second. Cena went to the rope closest to Dupree and shouted at him, and while he was doing that, Torrie snuck up from behind, but Cena turned round and saw her! He looked at her as if to say “what are you doing?” Torrie acted innocent, and backed off. Cena turned around to face Dupree…but suddenly spun round, scooped up Torrie and hit the FU! Cena cover her…1…2…3…and ended Torrie’s SmackDown career!

Winner: John Cena

Rene Dupree stood at the top of the ramp clapping and applauding, while Cena grabbed his title and walked headed up the ramp, straight faced, but certainly pissed off. Dupree quickly turned and left as soon as Cena got close. Torrie slowly got up with the help of referee Mike Sparks, crying as soon as she realised she had lost. She waved goodbye to the fans, as Sparks helped her to the back.

Cole: …wow…I’m, I’m speechless!

Tazz: …me to Cole, I’m totally shocked at what we just saw.

Cole: Well, you’ve got to look at it like this; neither Torrie nor Cena had a choice, one of them would lose their jobs, and John Cena took the chance, and has kept his. Although you could tell just by looking at his face that he’s not pleased with himself.

Tazz: No doubt there; he certainly didn’t want to do it…wait a minute!

Cole: Oh no, it’s Rene Dupree!

Dupree: Isn’t it a shame? Torrie Wilson is no longer employed here? I wonder how John Cena is feeling? I mean; he fired her! He is ze one who is to blame for this, not Kurt Angle! Don’t you boo me; you know full well that I am right! I mean, I’m French, so of course I’m right! So Mr. Cena, I hope you are focused for the Great Am…that PPV we have coming up? Because if you not, that title will be mine! Just picture it; a Frenchman wearing the United States title, doesn’t it sound wonderful? I can finally bring some prestige to this belt! And about our match at the PPV, I think now is the perfect time to announce the stipulation for it. You see, I’m quite zee fast guy; I’m very athletic, and should have no problem with this. However, you’re knee is still quite injured is it not? Well, if so, it’ll hinder you’re ability to climb…in the ladder match! Zat’s right, a ladder match! It’ll far surpass the match they had on that ‘other’ show on Monday nights. Well, see you June 13th Cena, don’t be late!

Commercial Break

Cole: A ladder match? Can you believe the nerve of Rene Dupree? He says that once he, a Frenchman wins the US title, he’ll bring prestige and honour to it! John Cena has brought an abundance of honour and prestige to that title if you ask me!

Tazz: That’s the thing Cole; Dupree isn’t asking you, he’s asking himself! But the man brings up some good points though.

Cole: Like what?

Tazz: Like the fact that John Cena got Torrie Wilson fired! Cena didn’t have to do it, but he did! I gotta admit thought, he has an advantage over John Cena in the ladder match. Cena has had knee trouble since the Royal Rumble since the Big Show tossed him out of the ring, and the man landed awkwardly.

Cole: I guess you’re right about the advantage, but how can you say that about it being Cena who fired Torrie? His job was on the line as well!

Tazz: Yeah, but it’s always better to give than take don’t you agree? And a job with SmackDown is a huge gift!

Cole: I’ll agree with that last part, working for SmackDown is a huge gift. Speaking of gifts, earlier tonight, Kurt Angle gave Rey Mysterio the gift of a match against Matt Morgan.

The audience are shown an ‘earlier tonight’ segment, showing Kurt Angle’s announcement about the Great American Bash.

Matt Morgan vs. Rey Mysterio

The returning Matt Morgan was the first person out, and he had certainly looked fitter than he did first time around, fitter and in better ring shape. Mysterio made his way to the ring and awaited the bell to be rung…but it was interrupted by the sound of John “Bradshaw” Layfield’s music! JBL made his way out to the ring, fully decked out in suit and tie and joined Michael Cole and Tazz at ringside. Mysterio went over to yell at Bradshaw, and was blindsided by Morgan after doing so. The bigger and stronger Matt Morgan laid into Mysterio by picking him up, and violently slamming him down again. Morgan locked Mysterio in a torture rack, and had Mysterio yelling in pain for over a minute! Mysterio managed to sneak out the back door and knock Morgan down with a dropkick to the face! With both men down, JBL stood up and started commentating.

JBL: Mysterio is one tough cookie, but he don’t deserve a title shot! No, little people like him shouldn’t be competing for the big boys belt! He got a tainted, fluky win over me last week, but that don’t mean he should even get a CHANCE to get into my title match!

Commercial Break

Cole: Welcome back, John “Bradshaw” Layfield is still here, and during the break, it’s been all Matt Morgan.

JBL: Yeah that’s right. I told you that Mysterio wasn’t even gonna get near to getting himself a shot at the belt!

Morgan had Mysterio set up for a powerbomb, but Mytserio prompted a “Holy S***” chant as he used Morgan’s momentum to reverse the move into a hurricanrana and into a pinning combination! Mysterio only got a two count, but he certainly picked up a lot of momentum! Mysterio used his speed advantage to hit Morgan hard and fast, dropkicking his legs out from under him, then jumping into a headlock toss. Morgan came swinging at Mysterio, who dropped down and knocked Morgan face first onto the second rope! Bradshaw had had enough and got up from the announce table. Mysterio then hit the 619! Bradshaw entered the ring and headed for Mysterio…but Mysterio hit the 619 onto Bradshaw! Bradshaw fell back, holding his stomach, but Mysterio wasn’t finished and hit the West Coast Pop on Bradshaw! But in one swift movement, Mysterio let go of JBL and dropped on top of Matt Morgan to cover him…1…2…3! Mysterio wins it!

Winner: Rey Mysterio

Rey slowly got up to celebrate, but was then wiped from the Clothesline from Hell, courtesy of John “Bradshaw” Layfield! Bradshaw smirked, but also was holding his stomach. He helped Matt Morgan up, and told him to powerbomb him! Morgan did just as he was told, slamming Mysterio neck first down! Mysterio wasn’t moving, as Kurt Angle appeared on the TitanTron.

Angle: Congratulations Rey, now you’ve only got win your next match and you’ve earned yourself a title shot! Good luck!

Morgan snarled at Mysterio, and left the masked man lying in the ring as he and Bradshaw walked away.

Cole: You could pretty much say Mysterio’s chances are over. He’d be lucky to even reach the main event tonight, let alone win the match.

Tazz: Agreed, Rey should just ask for the match to be cancelled, because tonight isn’t his night.

Cole: Up next, Booker T faces he dangerous Hardcore Holly in one-on-one competition! That’s up next everyone!

Commercial Break

Hardcore Holly w/ Billy Gunn vs. Booker T

Billy Gunn as usual, accompanied Holly to ringside. The two men locked horns, with Booker locking in a headlock. The two men did the mandatory headlock-to-shoulderblock combination, before Booker dropped down on him with a standing axe handle smash to the face. Booker managed a near fall, but then picked up Holly and delivered a suplex, getting another near fall. Booker picked him up again and traded blows with Holly. The action went back and forth for the next minute or so, until Holly signalled for the Alabama slam! Holly had Booker over his shoulders, but Booker blocked Holly from slamming him by grabbing a hold of his tights. Hardcore didn’t have any choice but to let go of him, but that was his undoing as the moment Booker T’s feet hit the floor he kicked Holly in the mid-section and connected with the Scissors Kick for the…1…2…3!

Winner: Booker T

Booker celebrated his victory in the ring, as Billy Gunn rolled Holly out. Booker grabbed a microphone.

Booker: Hey Dead Man; Great American Bash? Your ass is next punk, now can you dig that…

But before Booker could finish, the lights in the arena going off, as the Undertaker’s music began to play! Booker stood in the middle of the ring, but didn’t flinch a bit.

Booker: I ain’t afraid of you Dead punk bitch!

The music continued to play, and as the lights came back on, Paul Bearer was walking down the ramp carrying the Urn! But unbeknownst to Booker, Paul Bearer wasn’t alone!

Cole: Oh oh…I don’t think Booker see’s him!

Tazz: Turn around Booker! Turn around!

The Undertaker stood right behind Booker T, starring a hole in the back of his head! Booker T slowly turned around, and came face to face with the Dead Man. They locked eyes, but the Undertaker didn’t flinch one bit, but Booker’s mouth dropped open at the sight of the 7 foot tall monster in the ring with him. Booker went to strike him, but he ducked, scooped Booker T up and delivered the Tombstone! Undertaker went into a pinning position, and stayed there, with his tongue hanging out until Paul Bearer reached the ring. Undertaker moved away from Booker T, and dropped to one knee, worshipping the Urn as his music played again!

Cole: The Undertaker this time sent Booker T a physical message! The past two weeks, the messages have been more visual, this time…this time Booker T got Tombstone’d!

Tazz: The Dead Man has risen again, and at the Great American Bash, Booker T is in for the toughest fight of his life!

Cole: The main event is coming up shortly, but I’ve just been told that Josh Matthews is standing by backstage with Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty.

Matthews: That’s right, Rikishi and Scotty have been victims at the hands of Mordecai. Or as he would put it; he’s cleansed their souls. Rikishi, I understand you have a request for Mordecai.

Rikishi: That’s right Josh, I do. For the past couple of months, you’ve been doing your little promo videos, talking about being a ‘Pale Rider’ who is going to trample the wicked. You’re the right hand of the father? Well what father is this that you’re talking about huh? Because what I’ve seen of you, you’re nothing but a bully under the guise of a do-gooder. Well lemme just tell you this; you ain’t no do-gooder boy, and I wanna put a stop to you! I want you in a match at the Great American Bash. You, and me, one-on-one, no strings attached! What you say Mordecai? You gonna say no, or you gonna accept? I want an answer next week fool, don’t forget it!

Rikishi and Scotty walked off before SmackDown went to another commercial break.

Commercial Break

Cole: Up next, D-Von Dudley takes on one-half of WWE Tag Team champions, Charlie Haas. We know that Bubba Ray Dudley and Paul Heyman will accompany D-Von to ringside, but Rico is not in attendance tonight, as he is recovering from a concussion he received when D-Von used a steel chair to crck Rico’s skull last week. We wish Rico a speedy recovery.

Tazz: There might be no Rico, but Miss Jackie is here, and that’s always good news. She could help Haas to overcome these Dudleyz.

Charlie Haas w/ Miss Jackie vs. D-Von Dudley w/ Bubba Ray Dudley and Paul Heyman

D-Von and Haas circled each other, but Charlie Haas was distracted when Bubba Ray hopped up on the apron, and D-Von nailed him in the back with forearm. D-Von whipped Haas, and caught him coming back in with a sidewalk slam. D-Von earned a two count for that, so continued the punishment. D-Von plunged his knee into the square of Haas’s back and synched back his head and legs. Haas screamed in pain, but didn’t submit, so D-Von released the hold and picked him back up again. D-Von whipped him into the turnbuckle and went to hit and avalanche splash. But Charlie Haas ducked out of the way! D-Von hit the top turnbuckle face first, and Haas grabbed a hold of his leg and rolled him up, but only managed a two count. D-Von tried to get up, but Haas grabbed a hold of his leg and put him in a leg lock. D-Von wasn’t far away from the ropes, so he managed to get out of the painful submission quite quickly. Charlie Haas picked him up and hit a couple of right hands before hitting a snap suplex, then rolled through into an armbar. D-Von, again was relatively near the rope, and crawled a little bit before getting his foot on the bottom rope. Haas stood up and signalled that it was over, but just then, Paul Heyman jumped up on the apron! Both the referee and Charlie Haas went over to him, and Haas grabbed a hold of him by the suit! Behind him, Bubba Ray had got into the ring and D-Von had recovered, and both stood right behind him and as Haas turned around…3D! Bubba quickly left the ring as D-Von made the cover. Heyman got off the apron and pointed at D-Von making the pin, so the referee turned round and counted the fall!

Winner: D-Von Dudley

Bubba celebrated with his brother, as Miss Jackie came in to check on Charlie Haas. The Dudleyz looked at each other, smirked, and Bubba grabbed her by the hair! He then shouted at D-Von to get the table!

Cole: Oh no, not this! They can’t do this to a defenceless woman! Bubba’s sitting on the top rope, he’s going to…oh my god! Bubba Ray Dudley just powerbombed Miss Jackie through the table! D-Von’s getting in her face about it as well. This is despicable!

Tazz: This is the Dudleyz. This is what they’re like. This is what they do. They don’t care who is in their way; they’ll take out anyone to accomplish their goals.

Cole: But this is just wrong, look, here comes the EMT’s to help her. Haas has just realised what’s happened, look at the look on his face! I don’t think he can believe it.

Tazz: I think he’s blaming himself for it. He’s distraught!

Cole: Well, we’ve gotta take our final break tonight. Up next; Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero take on John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Matt Morgan and Mark Jindrak!

Commercial Break

SmackDown returned from the break to see Rey Mysterio in the medical room as one of the EMT’s checked out his neck.

Doctor: I don’t advise you to do this. You’re neck is pretty bad at the moment. You’ll be fine by next week, but I would advise you not to wrestle tonight.

Mysterio: Look doc, this is the biggest chance I’ve ever had in my career, I’m going out there whether you like it or not!

The doctor walked off, and just then Eddie Guerrero walked in and hugged Rey Mysterio.

Eddie: Hey holmes, you ready for the match? You and me man!

Mysterio: I’m as ready as I’ve ever been. Although the doctor has advised me not to wrestle, I just can’t not be a part of this!

Eddie: Well, you know, three big guys out there, you could get hurt, and I don’t want that on my conscience! So I’m asking you to back out of the match, for your own safety man!

Mysterio: What do you mean holmes? Don’t you want me to earn my shot? Don’t you want me to be your partner tonight? Don’t you want…

Eddie: Woah holmes! I was only kidding man! We’re gonna go out there and we’re gonna kick some ass! We’re gonna beat those three fools, and then it’s going to be me, you and that piece of crap John “Bradshaw” Layfield at the Great American Bash holmes! And lemme just say this; if there is ANYBODY I could accept losing my WWE championship to, it’s you holmes. So come on, we’re gonna win this match!

Eddie and Mysterio hugged again before heading out of the medical room.

Tazz: Woah, I don’t think Eddie Guerrero wants Rey Mysterio in that match!

Cole: What makes you think that? He was just kidding around with him.

Tazz: Yeah, but think about it; would you rather face two men or one? Especially when your title is up for grabs!

Cole: One, but the point is, Eddie and Rey are great friends and we both know very well that they are fighters, and they will both try and beat each other to get the belt.

Tazz: Hold up here! We’re talking about Rey like he’s already guaranteed a spot, and he isn’t, so let’s just get to the match eh?

Cole: Ok, and just in time, as Matt Morgan is making his way out to the ring for the second time tonight.

Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio vs. John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Matt Morgan and Mark Jindrak w/Theodore Long

As soon as John “Bradshaw” Layfield’s team was out and ready to go, Rey Mysterio’s music hit, and the man who is hoping to challenge for the WWE championship at the Great American Bash walked out onto the top of the ramp. Then, Eddie Guerrero’s music hit, and he was joined on stage by the WWE champion. Eddie and Rey looked at each other…and ran down the ramp to the ring! Rey ran under Morgan’s legs, bounced off the ropes and knocked him to the outside with a dropkick! Eddie was fighting off both Jindrak and JBL, and he managed to clothesline the “Reflection of Perfection” to the outside near where Matt Morgan had fell. Mysterio took one look, and launched himself over the top rope and wiped both Jindrak and Morgan out with a plancha! Eddie pounded JBL into a corner, and pounded his chest before laying him out with a clothesline. There was not a moment in the match that the action had slowed down, and it seemed as though the referee just gave up trying to get control of the match. Rey Mysterio was fighting with Matt Morgon on the outside, as Mark Jindrak go up behind him and charged…but took out his partner Morgan with a clothesline! Bradshaw was the victim of a hat-trick of suplexes, before Eddie Guerrero went to the top rope to finish him off with the Frog Splash…but Bradshaw moved! Eddie got back up as a reaction, but JBL laid him out cold with a Clothesline from Hell! JBL smirked at what he had done, but did not see Rey Mysterio standing on the top rope. He turned round, and as soon as he did that, Mysterio launched himself of the top…but he to fell victim to the Clothesline from Hell! Mysterio fell down in a heap, Bradshaw stood over him before covering…1…2…Eddie breaks it up! Bradshaw looks furious, as he got up and kicked Eddie Guerrero in the face. He signalled for the Stock Market Crash, as he tossed Guerrero into the corner, and set him up on the top rope. He then delivered a perfect fall away slam, leaving Eddie writhing in pain in the middle of the ring. Bradshaw sat up from his work, and saw Mysterio standing across the ring from him. Bradshaw charged at him, but Mysterio went under the legs and dropkicked him in the back, leaving Bradshaw fallen on the second rope! Mysterio dialled it up…619!!! He then waited for Bradshaw to get up…before hitting the West Coast Pop! 1…2…3, yes! Mysterio is going to the Great American Bash a challenger for the WWE championship!

Winners: Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio

Mysterio rolled out of the ring, and helped Eddie up. Eddie and Mysterio celebrated as they backed up the ramp. Matt Morgan and Mark Jindrak helped JBL to his feet, who looked absolutely furious that he would have to share his title shot with Mysterio.

Cole: Listen to it Tazz! Just listen! Everyone is going nuts! Rey Mysterio will challenge for the WWE championship June 13th at the Great American Bash!

Tazz: This is crazy! I think the whole arena is moving!

Cole: Can you imagine the reaction Rey Mysterio would get if he won the title? Well that’s all for this week, tune in next week, same time, same place! Good night!

And good news for English football I hope!

She's average. She ain't all that. I don't see what all the hubbub is about her.

How can he be a one hit wonder when he first single was released not that long ago?

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Because all his songs since have been rubbish? And besides, his first song was released mid/late last year!

Then only reggae I've ever listened to is Bob Marley. Anything from the 90's forward is utter rubbish IMO.

I'll be going to see this at some stage, because I've read the books this is the best one IMO. Every review says it's SO much better then the previous two, and as Dyko said, much darker. Should be good.

SmackDown! Preview

SmackDown! General Manager Kurt Angle is set to make a big announcement this Thursday regarding the WWE championship match at the Great American Bash. Nobody knows what the announcement could be; but it could mean trouble for Eddie Guerrero if Angle's desperation to get the title away from him is any indication.

Angle also has a *special* opponent for Rey Mysterio, who is hot off the heels of a huge victory over John "Bradshaw" Layfield on last weeks SmackDown.

*Jeff Hardy vs. Jamie Noble*

Jeff made his return to WWE last week, and was inches away from defeating Chavo Guerrero for the Crusierweight title, but Chavo's father interefered, costing him the match. Jeff, it has been announced, will get a rematch against Chavo at the Great American Bash for the Cruiserweight title after the ending to the match on SmackDown. Jeff will have his hands full again this week as he goes up against a former Cruiserweight champino in Jamie Noble. Noble has been out of the spotlight for months, and is looking to get right back into the title hunt by killing any momentum Jeff Hardy may have!

*Hardcore Holly vs. Booker T*

Booker has been plauged by the Undertaker over the past few weeks, but the Dead Man has not shown his face since Judgment Day! Booker T seems to have realised this, and didn't look at all frightened last week when the Undertaker's music played. But he should be afraid of the veteren Hardcore Holly. Holly is afraid of no-one, and can do some serious damage to somebody who has his mind elsewhere!

*D-Von Dudley vs. Charlie Haas*

The Dudley Boyz won a no.1 contenders match this past week on SmackDown, and later in the night assaulted one-half of the Tag Team champions, Rico. This week, Rico's tag team partner Charlie Haas will take on D-Von. Both Rico and Bubba Ray Dudley are expected at ring-side, but Miss Jackie could well prove to be the wild card!

More matches are bound to be announced once SmackDown begins, and with the Great American Bash only a few weeks away, tensions are expected to be very high!

The three 'keepers aren't a joke IMO. If it wasn't for James, Man City would've gone down. Walker and Robinson are the same, granted their teams did go down, but without them their relegation would've been announced mid-season!

Withou those 'keepers, the repective teams would've been fucked from day one (except for Man City who had Seaman ).

Wow...I didn't know that Tottenham could get someone with a reputation like Santini! Well, this should be interesting. I wonder if anyone has told him what he has to work with?

Eriksson confirms squad

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has confirmed his line-up for Euro 2004, with Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard handed the number 11 shirt.

The news reinforces the belief that Lampard and not Nicky Butt will start as England's defensive midfielder.

There were no surprises as Eriksson confirmed the squad he had originally chosen at the end of the season.

Aston Villa striker Darius Vassell had been an injury doubt but he has kept his place ahead of Jermain Defoe.

"I'm fine. The England staff have looked after me really well, they have been on top of the injury and I have trained well this week," said Vassell.

Eriksson is also confident David Beckham, Gary Neville and John Terry will recover from knocks sustained in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Japan.

Neville said: "I'm fine, there's nothing to worry about. I just got a dead-leg on my hip and it was a sore one.

"It's the same for David, I wouldn't worry about that. We will both be OK and these things happen, but I don't think we've got anything serious."

Eriksson has yet to decide whether to start with any or all of the trio in Saturday's final warm-up game against Iceland, although it appears likely that Lampard will get another chance to impress.

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England's Euro 2004 squad:

Goalkeepers: 1. David James (Man City), 13. Paul Robinson (Tottenham), 22. Ian Walker (Leicester)

Defenders: 2. Gary Neville (Man Utd), 3. Ashley Cole (Arsenal), 5. John Terry (Chelsea), 6. Sol Campbell (Arsenal), 12. Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), 14. Phil Neville (Man Utd), 15. Ledley King (Tottenham), 16. Jamie Carragher (Liverpool).

Midfielders: 4. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool|), 7. David Beckham (Real Madrid), 8. Paul Scholes (Man Utd), 11. Frank Lampard (Chelsea), 17. Nicky Butt (Man Utd), 18. Owen Hargreaves (Bayern Munich), 19. Joe Cole (Chelsea), 20. Kieron Dyer (Newcastle)

Strikers: 9. Wayne Rooney (Everton), 10. Michael Owen (Liverpool), 21. Emile Heskey (Liverpool), 23. Darius Vassell (Aston Villa).

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Well the squad numbers have been confirmed. Lampard get's number 11, so that's a good indicator her might start...I guess

EWR 7/10 - Still addictive, but doesn't measure up

Command and Conquer: Generals 7.5/10 - Not as good as Red Alert, but still pretty good

Well, which one do you guys recommend? Up to Series 5 it costs £32.97, but Series 6 costs £52.79. What to buy?

EDIT: I've seen Series 6 before, that was when I got into it as it was on Sky One. I really enjoy it, so...yeah...

Yeah, unfortunetly, WWE are very confused with title reign's. He won it at Armageddon, which was the 14th of December. It's only 5 and a half.

Jook, I think in someways you can look at it as stupid...but how would you feel if that had happened?

The opposition dived in the penalty area (it WAS a dive!), and your main title rivals have just won a penalty. The best striker in their team steps up...and misses, how would you react? Be it on a professional football pitch or at a park with your friends, you would laugh, get in the faces and take the piss. FACT. You can deny it if you want, but you would react like that.

It's called passion. Fact is, we would've lost if you scored, giving you the advantage in the title race. Thing is, you missed, so no-one had the advantage, and EVERY SINGLE Arsenal fan was probably laughing their heads off at the miss (seen as it should never have been given) but also saying "thank god".

Championship Manager 03/04 10/10 - Best management game out there, and addictive as shit!

Wolverine's Revenge 8/10 - Great game. The graphics aren't the best, but it does have it's good points.

Command and Conquer: Red Alert 10/10 - It's a C&C game, so that automatically makes it brilliant.

I like the way he says "sorry if I'm arrogan, a top class manager"

Does Maurinho have a big ego, is he arrogant, or is he just like that all the time?