• OLD SCHOOL HISTORY (June 3, 2001) – WWF Sunday Night HEAT
On this day in 2001, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Sunday Night HEAT’.
It was broadcasted from the Skyreach Center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and featured pre-taped matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF King of the Ring 2001’ PPV.
The card can be found right here:
– Big Show vs. Test
– Steve Blackman vs. Perry Saturn
– Jerry Lynn vs. Stevie Richards
– Billy Gunn vs. Val Venis
• Bubba Ray Dudley Reacts To Reports Of Him Threatening A Fan Backstage In ROH
A fan tweeted the following story after attending a recent Ring Of Honor Wrestling event:
OK story time… I avoided saying anything until the show was over to avoid any further issue but… this honestly soured my to ROH in a big way. Honest to god story that can be backed up by about half a dozen people… https://t.co/8ECk6ewxJ3
— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
Show starts. Dark match is some local girls fighting. Allure interferes at the end. Velvet and I exchange words along with the rest of the Allure. Nothing crazy. Mandy Leon spits on me from the side. Not preferable but I honestly don’t care. Segment ends
— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
Side note. I love and respect like 99% of all wrestlers. I honest to god never try to make the show ABOUT me, get myself over, etc. My rule of thumb is to boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys. It’s rare that I’ll flip the script but I always decide to go along with the show
— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
Some opening match happens. Wildly unimportant. Second match occurs and it’s a local v a local. Allure interferes at the end. I’m mouthing off to all the girls for no reason other than THEY’RE THE BAD GUYS
“Boo… you’re trash… get lost… no one wants you here… etc”— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
At some point Velvet Sky seemingly loses her cool & is challenging me to come in the ring. Tells me to suck it, calls me a pussy, etc
No prob. Get your heatShe calls me a virgin. I remind her she has sex with that fat turd Bully Ray. Call them the tramp stamp trio. End segment
— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
She goes to the back. Fast forward about five minutes & I get a tap on the shoulder
“Hey, we’re with security and need to talk to you about an incident that occurred”
Immediately I think of the Allure stuff but think that maybe Mandy got in trouble for spitting/face palming me
— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
Then I kinda think this is a joke and look around. No signs of a joke from my buddies or crew. I’m SUPER perplexed and think there’s maybe miscommunication because nothing so far was a big deal at all. I oblige and follow security
— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
Security takes me legit backstage. I’m still perplexed by the entire thing and was honestly very hesitant to follow them because they kept saying “we need to talk to you about an incident”.
No details behind just leading me into the back. What’s happening? What’s waiting for me?— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
Get to the back and security is just asking me to be patient
“What’s going on”
“Just sit tight”
“Sure but what’s up?”
“Hold tight”
Time was slowing down but this was all happening SO fast— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
Suddenly BULLY RAY comes out from a back room. Full on gear since he was in the opening segment of the show and he looks PISSED. Much bigger than me so I’m kinda taking a step back on this here. Security backs off and it’s just us two
— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
He said “hey. I heard there was incident tonight with you and some of the girls”
“Uh… yeah? I guess” *I’m so lost*
“So here’s the deal. You’re done talking down to them. You need to treat them with respect. Don’t be saying anything you wouldn’t say to your mom, you got it?!”
— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
I’m not trying to act tough. I was legit being intimidated with purpose and I wasn’t about to get kicked out during match 3 so I just bit the bullet and said “sure… yes sir… yeah, I understand… yup…”
He said “End of convo. Go be a fan”Security led me back to my seat
— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
You guys want another bombshell?
The “security” that brought me backstage turned out to be Hunter Johnston… ROH’s head booker & rumored boyfriend of Mandy Leon, who had already facepalmed and spit on me https://t.co/erpKezA8FE
— Osh Kosh Big Josh (@xIAMHOLLYWOODx) June 3, 2019
The female wrestlers involved in this incident replied the following:
It was actually Brian Johnson who came out to get you and he looks nothing like Hunter. But you still reaching for that attention. Acting like a victim when you’re the one who engaged us with your filth.
— ✨Velvet Sky✨ (@VelVelHoller) June 4, 2019
Stop with the lies & scratching for attention dude. Man up. Own your behavior & take responsibility. You were extremely inappropriate verbally attacking & sexually harassing talent on a level that is not acceptable in any environment PERIOD. 2 shows in a row. Be cool & drop it.
— Mandy León (@MandyLeonxo) June 4, 2019
Verbal sexual assault on women is inappropriate and you know it. You were the loudest one in the arena both nights when we came out, salivating at the chance to spew your lewd & disgusting comments & cover it up by saying “I was booing the heels” FOH with that mess.
— ✨Velvet Sky✨ (@VelVelHoller) June 4, 2019
ROH General Manager Greg Gilleland issued the following statement regarding this situation:
“ROH has always taken fan-first approach, with fan experience being at the forefront of all of our live events. We consider this to be very serious and will be conducting an internal review over the next 48 hours to determine the appropriate actions.”
WWE Hall of Famer Bubba Ray Dudley (a.k.a Bully Ray) posted the following on Twitter:
“And now the truth. I could not have been any nicer to said ‘fan.’ Yes, nice, hard to believe. I never threatened, intimidated or berated said ‘fan.’ I handled the situation the exact opposite way most would assume, with decorum.
[The conversation] lasted less than 30 seconds. I even gave the fan a friendly pat on the back and told him to enjoy the show and ‘go be a fan.’ His response, ‘Thanks Bully.’ Fan version of story is embellished to make fan look like a ‘victim.’
Many other fans who attended the shows in Kent and Portland have already confirmed on social media how said fan ‘cross the line’ with multiple talents, both men and women.
In retrospect, the ‘fan’ should have been ejected.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t until after ‘fan’ was asked to not be ‘so rude,’ did we find out that severity of the vile comments and lewd sexual gestures made towards the women.
I think we can all agree that in 2019, this type of behavior towards women is unacceptable and goes far beyond the scope of, ‘I paid for my seat, I should be able to do or say whatever I want.’
I live by the motto, ‘Respectful fans always get what they want. Rude fans always get what they deserve.’
At the end of the day, I’m guilty of defending three women that needed a bit of defending. Not by being a bully, by being a man.”
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) June 3, 2019
