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Reply #15 - 1st Apr, 2003 at 4:36pm
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Mr. BIG was a guest on 'The Real Sports Phone-In' again on Monday. Many topics were discussed which interested the hosts.

-- Mr. BIG started off by saying that he likes the Torrie Wilson Playboy Pictures. He says he got an advanced preview copy off the internet and he's looking to be speaking to his friends in the WWE on getting a signed copy to be placed in TWF Towers.

-- Biggie also joked and said that one of the TWF Girls might appear in a UK edition of Playboy one day.

-- Mr. BIG said the situation between him and Holly has been resolved backstage and on-screen. Both parties are happy now and Mr. BIG has also admitted for the first time that he asked Holly out on a date and is waiting for her reply.

-- Mr. BIG also praised all of the TWF Wrestlers for the increasing good quality of work that there has been recently.

-- The presenters asked if Biggie watched WrestleMania. He said he did and is one of the very few people who taped it and watched it in full. He said it was the second best WrestleMania he has ever seen, with WrestleMania X-7 being the best. He enjoyed the Angle-Lesnar and Rock-Austin matches. NJS said he enjoyed the Cat Fight which got everyone laughing.

The presenters wished Biggie well and said they would speak to him soon. Biggie said he is working on getting Real Radio some tickets to Summer Break to give away. The presenters liked the idea of that and Biggie said bye.
  
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Reply #16 - 9th Apr, 2003 at 8:21pm
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-- The latest backstage 'thing' that has started round is an 'Anti-Red Hoodie Crew' group, lead by Mr. BIG. Members include Hawke, NJS, Frekishi, Rhys Evans and Falcon. Supporters of the group (specifically Ryan Jenkins, Rhys Hopkins and Steven Dimmock) appear to be Karl Davies, Matthew Jones and Adam Taylor. Mr. BIG has said that this is strictly a personal thing though.

-- During his run-in on Grit BasH, Mr. BIG broke his nose when his landing on the chair was botched as Hopkins and Jenkins applied the Bearhug too strongly. Both guys have got backstage heat for it but have kept on smirking saying they enjoyed every second of it.

-- Mr. BIG has also complained to TWF Upper Management that he feels the 2 men have got a very cocky attitude and has asked that after Easter HeAT he wants to two men gone from the TWF as they appear to be having an adverse effect on the entire promotion.

-- High Voltage has almost fully recovered from his Allergy Attack. He also sprained a chest muscle during an RWF Show a few weeks ago which did not help his rehab, but he should be back by 100% by Easter HeAT.

-- NJS and Lita are also said to be pleased with Upper Management with their choice of booking Hawke and him in a match at Easter HeAT.

-- Mr. BIG and Hawke have appeared to bury the hatchet over the previous incidents with each other and the two are on good terms. Backstage morale increased when word of this spread.

-- Expect a second xWa Show to be held sometime in October. Apparently, the Bridgend Dome is set to host the event called 'xWa Xtreme Intentions'.
  
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Mr. BIG on 'Friday Night with Jonathan Ross'
Reply #17 - 12th Apr, 2003 at 5:04pm
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Mr. BIG was recently a guest on the 'Friday Night with Jonathan Ross' show on BBC1. Mr. BIG was the second guest out and the Four Poofs and a Piano sung a little song to welcome him.

-- Jonathan began by thanking Biggie for coming on the show and Biggie replied by saying that it's good to be on the show.
-- Mr. BIG began by saying to Jonathan that he didn't have an easy life as a child. Jonathan mentions the fact that Biggie is a proud Welshman and at the age of 14 was 15 Stone and was around 5"11. Jonathan said that was pretty big for a kid of his age. Biggie also mentions that he, like Ross, did have a speech impediment aka a lisp, but through speech therapy lost it, but it is still pretty faint.
-- Jonathan says that wrestling isn't exactly his favourite TV show, but he thinks that Mr. BIG is this generation's Hulk Hogan. Biggie thanked Jonathan and said that as a kid he admired guys like Hogan, but he was also aware of the business side of things. He was quite keen on that kind of stuff.
-- Biggie also mentions that his career has had a major boost as he has yet to have an injury that has kept him out for than a few weeks. Jonathan brings up the fact that Disqo Stu from XCW recently had a Metal Plate placed in his foot and is unlikely to wrestle for at least 8 months. Biggie mentions his shoulder and says that it is still a bit of a problem, but has said that treatment from the specialists back home has done him a lot of good.
-- Jonathan asks Biggie of his major achievements. Biggie says that in his 4-year long career, he has been a 4-Time TWF Champion, a 2-Time XWF Champion, The First and Current XCW Champion and has won TWF, VWF and XWF Intercontinental Championships. Biggie also mentions he is the only man to have won the Welsh Triple Crown (TWF, XCW and ncW World Championships).
-- One of the Four Poofs asks Mr. BIG the age old question, Is Wrestling Fake? Biggie answers by saying that to an extent it is. But, the wrestlers are just like any another athlete, they train, they work out and they miss their families when they are a long way from home. Mr. BIG also mentions that moves do hurt. He says that the Laws of NJS are a killer and that The Bandit Stretch nearly broke a few people's necks in XWF.
-- Jonathan asks who came up with his finishing move, The BIG Storm. Biggie says that his first finisher was 'The Firebreather'. where his opponent was in the corner of the ring and he charged at them. But when he was in the XWF, he started to use The BIG Storm, which is a move where the impact is similar to Whiplash in a Car Crash.
-- Jonathan says that Biggie's taste in music isn't that good. Biggie laughs and says as a kid, he grew up to bands like Madness, The Police, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Crowded House and Phil Collins. Biggie mentions that he kept running around as a kid singing 'Weather with You' and 'Another Day in Paradise' and says that he can sing Weather with You quite well on a good day. Biggie mentions that his favourite bands right now are Disturbed, Saliva and Trust Company. Biggie also says that he liked it when Tenacious D came on the show during the last series and sung 'Tribute'. Jonathan mentions Kyle and Jack are nice guys and Biggie agrees.
-- The topic of backstage relationships then came up. Biggie says that there are 2 'groups' in the locker room. The guys who love the business and the guys who are in it for the money. He says that he and Hawke, after about 2 years of rubbish appear to be making progress and says that NJS and Bandit are his two best buddies backstage and in the ring. He says he despises the entire Red Hoodie Crew and says he wishes them the best of luck in the next few weeks,
-- Biggie then says that he has a loyal set of fans. He says that if you disrespect the fans, you are disrespecting the reason this business is the way it is today. Biggie tells us that when he's trying to have a quiet meal with some friends, he'd prefer not to be interrupted. If you'll wait until I have finished my meal, I'll be pleased to sign autographs and pictures and all that. Jonathan asks what the fans call him off-TV. Some of the clever people call him 'Rhys', which is his 'real' name but most just call him 'Biggie'.
-- On that note, Jonathan raps up the interview and thanks Biggie for his time. Biggie plugs Easter HeAT and says that he'll be back another time to speak a little more. On that note, Biggie shakes Jonathan's hand and walks backstage.
  
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Reply #18 - 25th Apr, 2003 at 7:36pm
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-- Some technical difficulties with the xWa Network have prevented Raw moving there on May 2nd. It is now moving to the network on May 16th.

-- TWF Raw was cancelled this week due to some of the equipment getting damaged whilst the show was being prepared outdoors. It was raining...and the TWF controls a lot of things but not the weather. But a show has been added on May 9th for those who bought tickets to the show at the Llandow Aerodrome and will be a Raw taping. This time the TWF promises it will bring a WrestleMania IX-style canopy to cover the Aerodrome.
  
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Reply #19 - 22nd May, 2003 at 5:53pm
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-- High Voltage has been causing some controversial events backstage. He has been acting strangely, particularly around Holly. Mr. BIG and High Voltage, however have agreed to feud until Against All Odds. It is expected to be HV's final TWF match, as he has been unable to cope with the injuries he has suffered recently.

-- Mr. BIG has also been speaking to Upper Management about not being in the Main Event sat Summer Break this year. As well documented, Marz was scheduled to face Mr. BIG for the TWF World Championship, but is now expected that someone else will fill that slot. Mr. BIG has been pushing for a feud with his real life nemesis Ryan Jenkins.

-- NJS, The AshTaker, The Shott and Hawke are all extremely pleased with the way that their feuds have been working.

-- Marz has actually not been the source of attention as he was expected to be. Mr. BIG and him have made amends and it is rumored that he could sign a longer contract as Marz has become a positive influence on the locker room.
  
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Reply #20 - 7th Jun, 2003 at 12:16pm
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-- Mr. BIG, High Voltage and Ryan Jenkins appeared to have buried the hatchet between each other backstage. Mr. BIG and Ryan Jenkins even shook hands, after Biggie realised that he had been doing some weird things to go against Jenkins.

-- Mr. BIG is also going into his Against All Odds match the heavy underdog. Many pundits have said that Mr. BIG should have retired long ago, but Biggie has promised one of his greatest matches tonight.

-- Holly and Mr. BIG's personal romance appears to be on the rocks. Backstage Road Agents have reported that during her absence from live TV, she has been dating Jason Davies, the athletic looking man from RAW. Mr. BIG is reported to be infuriated by this.

-- Marz has been doing surprisingly well on his return to the TWF. He has come back a better person than he was and many people are now pleased to see him around, including Mr. BIG.

-- The xWa Tag Team Championships may change hands soon, as Jody Fleisch has signed a deal to stay exclusive to FWA and RoH. The TWF wish Jody the best of luck in his future endeavours.

-- High Voltage is reported to have purchased a £90,000 Pick-Up Truck to celebrate his match with Mr. BIG. The Shott is chasing a Lamborghini Diablo and Mr. BIG is reported to be paying £360,000 for the new Porsche Carrera GT...which goes from 0-60mph in just over 4 seconds. That will add to the Aston Martin DB7, Porsche 911 Turbo and Ferrari 360 Spider he currently owns.
  
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Reply #21 - 20th Jun, 2003 at 7:28pm
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-- The TWF have entered preliminary discussions to bring more wrestlers to the company. Top of the list include former PCW star The Defender, XCW's latest Diva Melissa and more. The Defender has entered personal terms and a deal could be agreed very soon.

-- Over the next few days, Mr. BIG and High Voltage will be at TWF Towers and in the Studio, shooting an advertisement for TWF RAW on the xWa Network.

-- The TWF over the past few days have also signed deals with the following companies
* Warner Bros Music (for music rights, including a longer Disturbed deal, and new deals with Linkin Park and Trapt)
* Doug Edwards Steel Sales (sponsorship of TWF events, as a thanks for being behind part of the Bridgend Dome.

-- Mr. BIG and High Voltage participated in a charity softball match a few days ago against the bPa at Brynteg Stadium, in the run up to the annual Tuesday Special event. Mr. BIG & HV's team won the match convincingly. The score was 119 runs to 60. The two men were spotted later that day speaking to pupils and signing autographs.

-- Incidentally, Mr. BIG's former Manager Holly was on the losing team.

-- A majority of the TWF is currently single at the moment. Holly is toying between guys, whilst Mr. BIG, High Voltage and The Shott have confirmed that they are accepting offers.
  
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Major News Out of TWF RAW
Reply #22 - 5th Jul, 2003 at 8:49pm
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[Note: RAW Results for Friday will be up tomorrow. I have had visitors over my house both yesterday and today, so I have been unable to complete them. Instead, I have a news update for everyone]

-- The most controversial episode of RAW actually happened off screen. Prior to the end, Atomically Kool Kat came into the changing rooms drunk and began shouting abuse at everyone, particularly her brother, Mr. BIG. She abused every part of him, including the name Mr. BIG and the fact that she claimed to be their parents favourite child. The TWF sent her home and left her today to recover. She called TWF Towers a few hours ago, sober to continue to slate the company. The TWF dispatched a courier, who delivered papers of her departure from the promotion.

-- AKK also commented on the fact that it was no wonder Holly & Mr. BIG's relationship fell apart. She says that Holly was too good for him and said that she deserved more popular guys. The basis of her argument was the fact she thought Mr. BIG was totally uncool, when Mr. BIG pointed out half of her MSN Contacts have either blocked her or don't speak to her. Biggie also pointed out that she has no chance with people older than her, and that he has a chance with people his age...not people above or below it.

-- Kool Kat joins The Shott, Michelle and Marz to have their contracts terminated in the last 2 weeks.

-- Mr. BIG, following this, post show, decided to call a meeting of TWF employees, and declared that AKK should serve as an example. They do not mess with him or upper management, or they will be fired and the TWF will close the door. Biggie has taken a Sandman style attitude lately, of frankly not giving a crap and lacking remorse for the rule-breakers. Biggie at one point threatened to kick the entire locker room's ass in a fit of rage, before NJS and Lita calmed him down.

-- There is also talk that Mr. BIG may close the TWF after Summer Break 2003. There is no confirmation, but Mr. BIG has insisted that the last TWF PPV will be Summer Break or No Way BacK 2004/2005.
  
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Reply #23 - 5th Jul, 2003 at 8:55pm
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-- A majority of the TWF, as stated a while back is single. However, there is some inner-promotion offers going around. Mr. BIG has stated his intentions to stay single for the time being. He is also expected to offer a release to Holly from her TWF Verbal agreement soon.

-- There was a strong rumor prior to RAW that the entire bPa was ready to walk out, but the rumor turned out to be false.

-- NCW are said to be suing XCW for claiming rights to the PPV name 'WrestleMadness'. The Shott is leading NCW's cause, but the advantage goes to XCW, who used the 'WrestleMadness' name whilst being known as World Wrestling Championship (WWC). NCW maybe forced to pay damages if they lose their case.

-- There is speculation already mounting that Summer Break V will be held at the TWF Arena or the MGM Grande. It is very certain that it will not be held in The Bridgend Dome.
  
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Reply #24 - 12th Jul, 2003 at 9:51am
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-- Although there is currently no Main Event announced for Total Chaos, it is very likely that The Bandit and Hawke will go 1-on-1 for the TWF World Championships. *Spoiler* Rumours have it that a new match type to the TWF will be used for the Main Event.
  
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Reply #25 - 15th Jul, 2003 at 5:09pm
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-- Backstage, the main discussion recently has been where the TWF is headed after Summer Break. Currently, there is uncertainty as to who should win the Sweet 16 Tournament to crown the King of the Ring.

-- One thing that has been confirmed is the return of the King of Xtreme Match. The match, which was one of the most memorable on last years card will return, with the possibility that the Xtreme Championship will make a full time return.

-- During the TWF's 2 week hiatus, Mr. BIG has continued his work on the TWF RAW Commercial for the xWa Network, as well as a few commercials to publicise the fact that from September, Brynteg TV will show TWF Action between 12pm and 1:30pm.

-- High Voltage, NJS and Mr. BIG have been looking to buy an apartment in Florida together for when the TWF visits the state next year.

-- Speaking of America, rumours say that the TWF is intending on a tour of Eastern America in November/December. Detroit, New Jersey, Orlando, Tampa, Raleigh, New York, Boston and Miami are the preliminarily venues for a TV run.

-- Mr. BIG, High Voltage, JCVS & The Vamp are scheduled to headline an RWF Show on August 8th at the Rhys Reed Entertainment Centre to celebrate the venue's name bearer's birthday. JCVS will take on the Vamp, whilst Mr. BIG and High Voltage will take on Blade & Ripper. The show will not be televised. Mr. Smooth will also be making an appearance, interviewing The Shott on 'Sit Down With A Superstar'.
  
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Mr. BIG on MTV Cribs
Reply #26 - 19th Jul, 2003 at 10:11pm
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Mr. BIG's House was recently featured on MTV's Famous Programme 'Cribs'. Here is a report of what went down.

-- The usual fact file shows to begin. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Double Garage; Bridgend, Wales, UK.
-- Mr. BIG walks out of his front door and shows us his beautiful front lawn. He then shows us his motors. The Porsche 911 Turbo, Aston Martin DB7 Vantage are on the drive, all polished especially for Cribs. His Ferrari 360 Spyder pulls up and NJS & Lita step out. Biggie introduces his to his buddy NJS and he takes us inside to his office.
-- His office is rather small, and has a green wall and white ceiling. His Computer and desk is in the middle of the room, with a TV in the corner of the room with VCR & DVD Player. Biggie loads up his Desktop PC to get a Windows Protection Error, but loads up his laptop with some kick-ass pictures of his girlfriend, Amy.
-- He shows us his downstairs toilet, which is the smallest room in the house and is probably the best room in the house. It's also the only room where the light can be switched on during the day, as it's dark inside.
-- Biggie shows us his huge living room next. The Living Room has a huge 52inch Toshiba Projection TV, with DVD, VCR, Dolby 5:1 and a huge stereo system. Also in there is the most comfortable furniture in the world. He usually comes in and sleeps on the sofa, not in his bed.
-- The next room shown is the kitchen. As you walk in, there is a table of 6 seats, and sitting in 2 of them are Biggie's Mom, Dad and Grandparents. He kisses them all before showing them his fridge. Basically, full of microwave meals and pizzas. Biggie reminds us that he likes Cherry Coke, and asks where the Cherry Coke is. He then shows us a 6" Fridge packed to the rim of Cherry Coke Cans and Bottles. Biggie laughs as he grabs a normal sized bottle of his favourite beverage and takes us upstairs to his Master Bedroom.
-- The Master Bedroom is a red colour, with a Sleigh-style bed in the middle. A Plasma screen is at the bottom of the bed and he shows us his DVD collection. Biggie says that as an Ice Hockey fan, he owns all the Mighty Duck movies and of course, Slapshot, which is his favourite movie of all time. He also shows us his copy of Scarface, which he owns and never watches.
-- Biggie then shows us his en-suite bathroom, which has a toilet and a shower. Biggie never really uses that shower much, he uses the main bathroom one a lot more.
-- The main bathroom is then shown, which is about the size of Biggie's childhood bedroom. Biggie also uses his smallest room as one full of memoirs to remind him of his childhood. His bathroom is not extravagant, and he then takes us back downstairs to his back garden.
-- In the back garden, he has a beautiful lawn, which his dad & grandfather take good care of in the Summer and a wonderful patio area with Outdoor Heater, BBQ and Hot Tub. Biggie also shows us his Man Utd, Ferrari & TWF Mural. Biggie however says that he has a new Red Wings being designed which will go on the other fence.
-- Biggie says that's the end of the tour of his home and thanks us for coming.
  
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Reply #27 - 23rd Jul, 2003 at 5:23pm
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-- This weeks Grit BasH was cancelled due to bad weather on Rest Bay Beach. There is also growing concern over RAW's venue, Rest Bay Beach, however, a decision will be made on Friday as to if to use the beach. If not, the show will be hosted at the Somerfield Arena down the road.

-- The general feeling coming out of Total Chaos is that it was an excellent show, with the TWF being very pleased with how it all went. There were no problems backstage, and traffic was well controlled, despite the fact that the planned car park when the event was first booked is now being turned into an office block.

-- More news is developing on the termination of Marz's contract. He apparently demanded to be in this year's Summer Break Main Event, beating his friend The Shott to become TWF World Champion. This was turned down and a lot of wrestlers, mainly the bPa supported Marz's case. HV did support it at one point, but he, along with Mr. BIG grew more and more pissed off before Upper Management terminated his contract. Marz was working an NCW Show at the time and he was informed of his release via e-mail.

-- The Shott is currently on a 2 week vacation in Crete, and even though his contract talks broke down, he is expected to make a TWF Return prior to Summer Break.

-- It has been confirmed that for 2 weeks after Summer Break, the TWF will go on hiatus to prepare for a new season of programming on Sky Sports and the xWa Network.
  
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Reply #28 - 26th Jul, 2003 at 7:10pm
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-- A lot of typical Welsh weather has not helped the TWF's event planning. Rain on Friday morning made the TWF RAW team go to the Somerfield Arena set the show up there. It was plastered all over the internet, TV and Radio that the event has switched, and all those who bought tickets sold out the event. TWF RAW results, incidentally, featuring High Voltage as Mr. Smooth's guest on Sit Down with a Superstar, will be posted tomorrow. A little later as I've had house guests to entertain.

-- The Shott will return to the TWF very shortly. Mr. BIG telephoned The Shott on Friday and Biggie hopes to set The Shott up with a possible match at Summer Break.

-- The Defender, former PCW Champion and current BCW talent, is not expected to debut until late September. He still lacks in some areas, but many are pleased at the progress he has made since being assigned to the development territory a few months ago.

-- A lot of TWF Talent are planning their own Summer Break for the 2 week hiatus in August. Mr. BIG is going to Florida with his family for 2 weeks, Falcon is visiting Devon & Cornwall for a week as well. Hawke is expected to tour with the Bridgend Theatre production "Fame!" along with Sian.
  
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Reply #29 - 29th Jul, 2003 at 4:53pm
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-- Most people backstage are very unsure as to who will face the TWF World Champion at Summer Break. The Battle Royal Main Event on Grit BasH is expected to have 15 participants, one of whom is going to be The Shott. However, Upper Management is still tossing ideas to the winner is even now.

-- Atomically Kool Kat is set to sign a deal which will see her wrestle occasionally for the resurrected PCW promotion. PCW's first show is set to take place on August 31st and will not be televised.

-- The RWF Show on August 8th is still being talked about. Confirmed for the telecast are Mr. BIG, High Voltage, The Shott, The Vamp, JCVS and Blade. Mr. Smooth is also making an appearance at the Rhys Reed Centre, conducting an interview with The Shott in 'Sit Down With A Superstar'.
  
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