A sad note from the wrestling world. Anthony Durante, best known to fans as One Of The Pitbulls, has died. That's sad to hear. Personally, I can't say I've ever seen any of his matches, though through photos and online accounts, it sounds like he formed one hell of a tag team. Their costumes were outrageous, right down to the cut-off jean shorts and rope belts, and the oversized soupbones they carried to ringside. Our prayers are with his family, and with former partner Pitbull Rex, during this troubling time.

How good is it to have Good Ol' JR Ewing and Jerry The King Lawyer back as the Raw announcing team, and not the evil team of Coach Man and Al Shaw? During their absence, I couldn't help but think of how they would have called some of the big Raw matches. And once they un-retired and took over the mic, it was obvious they hadn't lost a step and that the old magic was back. Nothing but kudos from me for these promising youngsters!!!

It's so nice to see that Torrie Watson and Don Marie have put aside their differences to go after a common enemy: Queen Shineequaa. Al Watson must be smiling down from heaven, knowing that his `two girls' can separate the whole killing-your-father thing for the greater good.

HUGE NEWS on the Triple HHH front. It turns out that The Criminal Assassin has offered a whopping ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS for anyone who can pin Bill Goldenberg to the mat. Obviously, "H" has opened up that infamous Greenwich wallet of his, and with that kind of money making the rounds, it's a wonder Da Man still has the title around his muscular waist!!!

And speaking of which…

HHH headed to HHHollywood? Rumor has it that "H" is looking to Tinseltown to polish off his already-impressive resume. My top-level sources tell me that he's currently in negotiations with Academy Award winner Wesley Sniper to co-star in Blade III: Because The First Two Blades Weren't Enough and is also in talks to star with Washed-Up Actor Stuart Stone and D-Von Sawa in Boys Club II: The Boys Get Pummeled With A Sledgehammer Because They're Snot-Nosed Punks Who Use Their Parents Computers To Spread Internet Rumors. Both projects sound like BOX OFFICE GOLD to the old Bulldog!!!

And speaking of which…

I had a Completely Original Idea over the weekend: why not pen a comic strip… about wrestling?!? A quick search of the most important wrestling websites showed me that no one out there is doing it.

Let me know what you folks think about the premier edition of my comic; more are ON THEIR WAY!!!

Recently, I had the chance to chat over the phone with WWE World Heavyweight champion of the world… Goldberg!!! What follows is the EXCLUSIVE, JAM-PACKED TRANSCRIPT. The transcript may not reprinted without the expressed written consent of Major League Baseball.

G: Good afternoon, Goldberg Clinic, how may I direct your call?
CB: You sure DID put on a clinic this past week, teaming with H2K against Revolution.
G: I'm sorry, sir.
CB: Oh, don't be. You did your best, and that's what counts.
G: Who is this?
CB: Canadian Bulldog, the man who kicks Hot Newz's ass with his groundbreaking columns.
G: Who do you want to speak with, sir?
CB: GOOOOOO-LDBERG! GOOOOO-LDBERG! Is this him?
G: Why no, it's not.
CB: Oh. That would explain why you sound less like a guy and more like an old woman, then.
G: (Gasps) One moment!

A short time later…

G: This is Dr. Goldberg. Can I help you?
CB: Yes, this… wait a second. DOCTOR Goldberg?
G: Yes. Who…
CB: DOCTOR Goldberg?
G: Yes!
CB: Wow, you learn something new every day. I had no idea you were a doctor.
G: Do I know you?
CB: No, I'm just a longtime fan. Question number one: how do you feel now that you've rid the world of Triple HHH?
G: Is that some sort of disease?
CB: Is it ever! Just answer the question.
G: I don't know what you're talking about, kid. Now…
CB: Question number two: Why did you let Scott 'Last Hall' Call end your winning streak?
G: Streak? I've had more successful operations than any other doctor in this state, but I wouldn't call it a …
CB: Question number three: how does it feel knowing that people hate you behind the scenes?
G: THEY DO?
CB: Do they ever!!!
G: Well (sniff), I don't know what to say. I mean, you don't take this job to make friends, but still I thought that (sniff) at least some people in my ward liked me… (starts bawling)
CB: Calm yourself down!!! Last question. Who's next?
G: (Sniff) Well, I have Murray Handelbaum down for my three fifteen appointment, but now, I'm not sure I really feel like seeing him.
CB: Okay. Bye!!! (hangs up)

So let that be a warning to YOU, Murray Handelbaum. The WWE champion is calling your ass out!!! And remember, if you have anyone you want me to interview, drop me a line at [email protected] 

It looks like my prayers have been answered -- Canadian Crippler Chris Benwah will finally 'lock horns' with a Train at the next pay-per-view spectacular, Have Mercy. Also expected for this power-packed-card are: Big Evil The Under Taker v. Brock Lesnor FOR THE TITLE!!!; Vince MacMcMacMcMacMahon v. His Daughter in a Hell In The Cell; Eddie Guerrera, Chavito Guerrera and Ray Mistereo v. Best Show and Team Angel, and Cur Tangle vs The Next Best Thing Brock Lesnor. On paper, it looks like the BEST PPV EVER!!!

This week on Eric Bischov's Monday Night Raw, both Molly Hardy and Gay Kim complained that they didn't have their own books or DVD's yet. Well, that's all about to change!!! Sources tell me that a Kim DVD will be out NEXT WEEK and feature all four of her WWE matches, while Molly's book, out in time for Christmas, will no doubt be placed alongside the best-seller's lists like the bios of Marvelous Moolah, China and The Returning Leeta.

Update on the suckiness of Hot Newz: He still sucks!!! Yeah, I know you've been "dissing" me to all of our common "sources", but "it's" got to "stop". You may be the originator of our style, pal, but I'm the originator!!! You want a piece of me? I'm not too hard to find. (Note to webmaster Rick Scherer: as per our previous agreement, please do not give out my home address or credit card information. Thanks!!!)

Where did Rod Roddy Piper go? I haven't seen his In The Pit With Piper segment on TV for several weeks now.

Finally, let's close this bad boy up with a little Q & A. Remember to send me your questions (or answers) at [email protected] 

Q: Stop wasting column space, bonehead.
A: Thanks for the compliment!!! And actually, it's Bulldog, not Bonehead. You wouldn't believe how many times people have mixed those two up.

Q: What can you tell me about Goldberg?
A: According this official web site, Dr. Goldberg is ``a Natural Hygiene Practitioner and a University Professor of Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, and Clinical Nutrition since 1979, Dr. Goldberg has long been devoted to helping others reverse chronic illnesses through Natural Hygienic/Biological Measures.
Few understand the misery and discouragement of being unable to locate the help and guidance they need in order to recover from chronic illness better than Dr. Goldberg. Stricken with a form of Rheumatoid Arthritis accompanied by ulcerative colitis in 1975, he searched for help for his ailing body trying numerous systems and doctors without help. In 1976 he came under the guidance of Dr. R.L Cheatham at the Natural Hygiene Institute where he worked and studied for a year, rebuilt his tattered body, and became the institute's health and fasting director.
He continued his studies at the University of Texas Medical Center, Graduate School of Public Health, where he did his thesis on Hygienic Approaches to Rheumatic /Arthritic Diseases.

Q: Why was WWF forced to change its name to WWE?
A: Because Rick Flare wasn't allowed to have his old WWF title shown on television even though he owned the thing. So while they were changing the logo on the belt, they also changed the company's name.

Q: Why hasn't Stone Cold Steve Austin been wrestling lately?
A: Stoned Cold, real name Stephen Austin, was suspended by the WWE Board of Directors because he was physically provoked by Eric Bischov and Y J Stinger.

Q: What can you tell me about Mark Jindrak?
A: Jindrak has " long been devoted to helping others reverse chronic illnesses through Natural Hygienic/Biological Measures.
Few understand the misery and discouragement of being unable to locate the help and guidance they need in order to recover from chronic illness better than Dr. Jindrak.
Stricken with a form of Rheumatoid Arthritis accompanied by ulcerative colitis in 1975, he searched for help for his ailing body trying numerous systems and doctors without help. In 1976 he came under the guidance of Dr. R.L Cheatham at the Natural Hygiene Institute where he worked and studied for a year, rebuilt his tattered body, and became the institute's health and fasting director.
He continued his studies at the University of Texas Medical Center, Graduate School of Public Health, where he did his thesis on Hygienic Approaches to Rheumatic /Arthritic Diseases."