Yo, everyone! I’ve been scouring the Japanese BBS boards and chasing leads in the Hong Kong underground for weeks. We finally tracked down some of the “World Warriors” to get their take on the WWF’s circus.
And yes… we even found a lead on Ken Masters. He isn’t “hiding”—he’s just living a life we can’t afford. Check the transcripts below.
[[ INTERVIEW 1: RYU – THE ETERNAL WANDERER ]]
Location: A secluded dojo outside of Kyoto. Ryu was found practicing kata under a waterfall.
REPORTER: “Ryu, Vince McMahon called you a ‘clown’ and says you’re ducking the WWF legends. What’s your response?”
RYU: (Long silence. He doesn’t even look at the camera.)
“McMahon speaks of ‘entertainment.’ I speak of the path. A true warrior does not seek a belt made of gold or a contract signed in ink. He seeks the answer in the heart of battle. If Hogan or Austin wish to find me, they do not need a promoter. They only need to walk the path. But warn them… the ‘Hadoken’ does not care about their TV ratings. It only knows the truth.”
REPORTER: “What do you think about the ‘Hell in a Cell’ match in Chicago?”
RYU:
“A cage is just a box for those who are afraid of the wind. To trap yourself in steel with another man is not a test of spirit—it is a test of desperation. I have fought on the edge of volcanoes and in the rain of Thailand. A cage cannot contain a real warrior.”
[[ INTERVIEW 2: CHUN-LI – THE INTERPOL OFFICER ]]
Location: Interpol HQ, Lyon. She was reviewing files on the “WWF Mafia” rumors.
CHUN-LI:
“The boxing invasion? It’s a mess. Prince Naseem and Butterbean are talented, but they’re being used as pawns in a power struggle between promoters. As for the WWF… my investigation into ‘Shadaloo’ connections is ongoing. There are certain ‘executives’ in that federation whose finances don’t add up. If they think they can hide behind a ‘Hell in a Cell,’ they’re wrong. Justice has a long reach—longer than Giant Gonzalez.”
[[ THE “FINDING KEN” MISSION: KEN MASTERS ]]
We finally tracked Ken down at a high-end beach resort in Malibu. He was training, but mostly he was lounging by a pool with a laptop (probably checking his stocks).
REPORTER: “Ken! People say you’re ducking the WWF. Vince says you’re scared of the ‘Genetic Power’ of a McMahon.”
KEN MASTERS: (Adjusts sunglasses, grins that million-dollar smile)
“Scared? Tell Vince I’ve got more ‘Genetic Power’ in my pinky than his whole roster has in their steroid-cabinet. I’m not ducking anyone. I’m just expensive, baby! If the WWF wants the ‘Masters’ touch, they gotta stop offering me ‘mid-card’ money. I’m 2-0 in life, and I’m 100-0 in the ring.
“As for the Chicago Cell… tell Mick Foley I respect the hustle, but he’s taking too many hits to the head. He should come out to Malibu, have a drink, and learn how to fight without getting his ear ripped off. And Shane McMahon? Fighting Angle under UFC rules? That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all year. I’ll be watching from my yacht. Good luck, Shane-o! You’re gonna need it.”
[[ THE REACTION THREAD ]]
User: Xx_NWO_For_Life_xX
“I’m expensive, baby!” 🤣 Ken is such a legend. He basically just called the whole WWF roster poor. And Ryu? “A cage is just a box.” DAMN. He just roasted the entire Hell in a Cell concept in one sentence. 🌋🔥
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Reply: Raw_Is_War_2000
Ken is a show-off, but he’s right about Shane. Shane is gonna get folded by Angle. And Ryu is too “zen” for his own good. I want to see him hit a Hadoken on the Undertaker and see if the “Deadman” stays down.
User: HadoukenKid
Chun-Li investigating the WWF Mafia? 🕵️♀️ I KNEW IT. The Shadaloo connection is real. M. Bison is probably the one funding DiBiase’s “Million Dollar” lifestyle. This goes deeper than we thought, guys. #InterpolInTheRing
User: BeefSlammer69
Ryu say cage is box. Box is for cereal. Meat is for Butterbean. Bean is better than Ryu. Bean punch waterfall!! 👊😤
[[ ADMIN_NEIL NOTE: The Allstate Arena is officially sold out for Chicago. The rumors of a “Surprise Guest” at the Cell are peaking. Is it a Street Fighter? Is it Goldberg? Or is it something darker? ]]
*** [ WWF_UNDERGROUND_FORUM ] *** Topic: BOXING WORLD MELTDOWN: TYSON, DON KING, & DE LA HOYA REACT TO VEGAS!
[ ADMIN_NEIL ] – Posted: June 9, 2000 @ 11:58 PM
Yo, the 56k is screaming tonight! I just got the transcripts from the post-fight pressers in Vegas. The boxing community is absolutely LOSING IT. Half of them think Naz and Bean are heroes, and the other half (mostly the promoters) are terrified that the “WWF Mafia” is gonna eat their sport alive.
Here are the exclusive quotes from the biggest names in the “Sweet Science.”
[[ MIKE TYSON: “THE BADDEST MAN” WEIGHS IN ]]
Location: Ringside, Las Vegas.
“Listen, man… Butterbean is a beast. People underestimate him because of his shape, but that overhand right is ‘lights out’ for anyone. Seeing him throw and kick? That’s some street-fight energy right there. And Naz… Naz is a warrior. He went into the shadow of a giant and found a way to win. It wasn’t boxing, it was survival. I respect it. If Vince wants to keep this ‘Invasion’ going, he better call me. I’ve got some ‘Genetic Power’ for him too.”
[[ DON KING: THE HYPE MACHINE IN A PANIC ]]
Location: A private suite at the MGM Grand.
“It is a travesty! A tragedy! A monumental catastrophe of athletic proportions! Prince Naseem Hamed is a world-class pugilist, a king of the ring, and he is out there doing… what? Flip-flops and dropkicks? This is the WWF’s ‘Shadaloo’ influence corrupting the integrity of the Sweet Science! They are trying to turn our champions into circus performers! I will be filing injunctions! I will be filing lawsuits! Only in America can you see a Giant try to sit on a Prince, but it is BAD FOR BUSINESS!”
[[ OSCAR DE LA HOYA: THE GOLDEN BOY’S DOUBTS ]]
Location: Training camp in Big Bear.
“I respect Naz’s heart, but the Lucha Libre stuff? Come on. Boxing is about discipline and footwork, not jumping off the ropes. He entering at 158 lbs showed he was worried about the weight difference. I’m glad he won, but he looked hurt. If Gonzalez had any actual boxing skill, Naz wouldn’t have made it out of the first round. I’m staying in the ring; the WWF is a mess right now.”
[[ THE BOXING FORUM REPLIES (MIRRORED FROM BOXINGSCENE2000) ]]
User: Gloved_Up_88
Don King is just mad he isn’t getting a cut of the WWF gate. 💸 Butterbean looked like a MMA fighter out there! The kick to Choi’s leg was the beginning of the end. Boxing is evolving, and the “Peak 90s” legends are the ones who can’t keep up.
User: Iron_Chin_Tony
TYSON VS HOGAN. MAKE IT HAPPEN. 🥊🔥 If Tyson enters the WWF, the ratings will explode. Naz winning with a pinfall is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. My dad almost threw his remote through the TV. He says it’s all a “work” to make wrestling look legit.
User: SweetScience_Purist
This “Invasion” is a joke. 🤡 Naz using dropkicks is an insult to every trainer he’s ever had. He’s an undefeated champion, not a stuntman. If he keeps this up, he’s gonna get a career-ending injury in a “non-sanctioned” brawl. Keep the boxers in the ring and the actors in the WWF.
[[ ADMIN_NEIL’S INSIDER UPDATE: THE BEAN GAUNTLET ]]
My sources say the Big Boss Man is furious about Butterbean’s win. He’s been telling the locker room that “a round mound can’t take down the Law.”
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June 11 (Vegas): Butterbean vs. Boss Man (BMF Rules).
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The Odds: Bean is the favorite, but Boss Man is reportedly bringing his nightstick… even though it’s “illegal.”
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*** [ WWF_UNDERGROUND_FORUM ] *** Topic: THE “CHICAGO CARNAGE” PRE-MATCH TAPES: FOLEY’S DESCENT & THE MISSING MAVERICK
[ ADMIN_NEIL ] – Posted: June 12, 2000 @ 02:45 AM
Yo, the server is barely holding on! I just got the final audio leak from the Allstate Arena locker rooms. If you thought the May results were a fluke, the energy in Chicago is different. It’s not “Entertainment” anymore; it’s a funeral march.
[[ THE FOLEY INTERVIEW: “NOBODY HOME” ]]
Location: A dimly lit boiler room under the Allstate Arena. The Vibe: Mick Foley isn’t wearing the tie-dye or the white button-down. He’s sitting in a corner, rocking back and forth with a leather mask half-on. He looks… broken.
REPORTER: “Mick, people are worried. The Commission said you have three broken ribs. Why go back into the Cell with the Undertaker?”
MICK FOLEY: (Voice is a raspy, high-pitched whisper—total Mankind vibes)
“Worried? Hehe… they should be worried about the steel. The steel is cold, but it’s the only thing that feels real anymore. The Undertaker took my pride in May, but he forgot to take my soul. In Chicago, I’m not going in there to ‘wrestle.’ I’m going in there to see if I can still feel the pain. If I fall again… if the roof breaks… just make sure my kids know that Daddy was the only one brave enough to smile in the dark.”
REPORTER: “Is Cactus Jack coming to Chicago?”
MICK FOLEY: (Suddenly dead silent. He looks directly into the lens with a cold, sane stare.)
“Cactus Jack is dead. Mrs. Foley’s baby boy is all that’s left. And he’s bringing the tacks.”
[[ THE “MISSING MAVERICK” LEAK: KEN MASTERS ]]
We finally cornered Ken Masters as he was boarding a private jet in Vegas. He looked annoyed, mostly because we interrupted him talking to a group of swimsuit models.
REPORTER: “Ken! The ‘World Warriors’ say you’re hiding from the WWF’s ‘Mafia’ pressure. Are you ducking the Chicago card?”
KEN MASTERS: (Flips his hair, laughing)
“Ducking? Please. I’m ‘training,’ okay? It’s called ‘Active Recovery.’ I’m scouting the competition from the sky. Look, I saw what happened to Gonzalez. I saw Naz using those Lucha moves. It’s cute, but it’s sloppy. I’m not ‘hiding’—I’m waiting for the check to clear. Tell Vince if he wants a REAL American hero to save his Chicago gate, he knows my number. Until then, tell Ryu to keep punching water; I’ll keep punching champagne corks. See ya!”
[[ THE THREAD: CHICAGO PREDICTIONS ]]
User: Xx_NWO_For_Life_xX
Foley is GONE. 🧠 Did you hear that whisper? He’s officially lost it. The “Deadman” is gonna finish the job this time. Also, Ken is such a troll. 🤣 “Active Recovery” at a beach resort? He’s 100% ducking the Street Fighter investigation Chun-Li is doing.
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Reply: Raw_Is_War_2000
I don’t care if he’s crazy, Foley with thumbtacks is the most dangerous man in the world. And don’t sleep on Mad Dogg (Road Kill). If he takes the “Warrior” name from Ultimate Warrior, the 90s are officially over.
User: HadoukenKid
Ken is ducking because he knows the Shadaloo money is drying up. 🕵️♂️ Why else would he be “scouting from the sky”? He’s looking for an exit strategy. Meanwhile, Ryu is actually training. The “Eternal Wanderer” vs Undertaker is the match we NEED.
User: BeefSlammer69
FOLEY TALK TO MASK. MASK SAY HI. 🎭 I want to see the tacks!! If Taker lands on the tacks, he will scream like a girl. Butterbean is in Chicago too? BEAN VS TAKER IN THE CAGE!! 👊😤
[[ ADMIN_NEIL NOTE: The “Shane vs Angle” UFC-style match is being called a “Shoot” by my sources. No scripts, no plan. Shane is legitimately trying to knock him out. This is gonna be a car crash. ]]
*** [ WWF_UNDERGROUND_FORUM ] *** Topic: LEAKED: THE “OUTBACK SHREDDER” MANIFESTO (MAD DOGG’S EXTREME GEAR)
[ ADMIN_NEIL ] – Posted: June 13, 2000 @ 11:15 PM
Yo, the 56k is struggling to download these blueprints! I just got a fax (yeah, a real fax) from a contact in the Chicago Allstate Arena loading dock. Mad Dogg (f.k.a. Road Kill) isn’t just bringing a kendo stick or a chair. He’s bringing a custom-built nightmare from the Australian indie circuit.
The Commission is trying to ban it, but since it’s an “Extreme Rules” match, their hands are tied. Check the specs on this “Outback Shredder.”
[[ EQUIPMENT LEAK: THE OUTBACK SHREDDER ]]
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Base: A 6-foot industrial-grade steel surfboard, reinforced with galvanized zinc.
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The “Shredder” Element: The edges are serrated like a shark’s tooth. It looks like it was ripped off a combine harvester in the Outback.
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The “Barbed Wire Wrap”: One side is wrapped in triple-strand rusted wire.
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The Weight: Roughly 85 lbs. It’s a weapon, a shield, and a platform for top-rope splashes.
Mad Dogg’s Note to the Ring Crew:
“Tell the ‘Ultimate’ one that in the bush, we don’t pray to the heavens. We survive the dirt. This board is gonna carve a new name into his forehead. The 90s are over. The Mad Dogg is hungry.”
[[ THE ANALYST’S “SURVIVAL” FORECAST ]]
User: Xx_NWO_For_Life_xX
A SERRATED SURFBOARD?! 🏄♂️💀 Mad Dogg is literally trying to turn the Warrior into sashimi. This is ECW on steroids. If the Warrior doesn’t bring his ‘God Power’ fast, he’s getting shredded. I bet 10 bucks the match doesn’t last 10 minutes.
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Reply: Raw_Is_War_2000
Warrior has survived everything. He’s gonna press-slam that board out of the ring. But yeah, “Extreme Rules” favors the younger, crazier guy. Mad Dogg is 320 lbs of Australian beef. Warrior hasn’t felt impact like that since ’92.
User: HadoukenKid
Why is the WWF allowing this but banning “Street Fighter” techniques? 🕵️♂️ A serrated surfboard is “legal” but a Hadoken is “dangerous”? The Mafia logic is so broken. They want the carnage, but they want to control who does it.
User: BeefSlammer69
BOARD IS SHARP. MEAT IS SOFT. 🥩 Mad Dogg cuts the Warrior like a steak. I want to see the “Outback Shredder” vs the “Million Dollar Dream.” DiBiase vs a surfboard!! 👊😤
[[ BREAKING: BUTTERBEAN VS BOSS MAN UPDATE ]]
The Vegas results are coming in over the wire! Butterbean just finished his match with The Big Boss Man.
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The Result: Bean by K.O. in the 2nd round.
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The Drama: Boss Man tried to use the nightstick, but Bean ducked it and landed a body-shot that literally lifted Boss Man off his feet.
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The Streak: Bean is now 3-0. Up next? Viscera on June 18th. The “Gauntlet” is real.
[[ ADMIN_NEIL NOTE: I’m setting up the live chat for the Chicago PPV. If you want the link, you gotta have a verified ICQ number. Don’t let the “Mafia” bots in! ]]
*** [ WWF_UNDERGROUND_FORUM ] ***
Topic: [CORRECTION] THE BEAN GAUNTLET & CHICAGO FINAL PREP
[ ADMIN_NEIL ] – Posted: June 14, 2000 @ 10:30 PM
Yo, my bad on the last update! The 56k must have glitched or I’m reading the wrong IRC logs. A few of you called me out—Butterbean hasn’t fought the Boss Man yet. The “King of the 4-Rounders” is still sitting at 1-0 in the WWF after that clinical destruction of Hongman Choi. The Vegas card was just the beginning. The “Gauntlet” hasn’t officially started, but the heat between the boxers and the “Law” is definitely bubbling over.
[[ UPDATED ODDS: THE BOXING INVASION (JUNE 11-18) ]]
Vegas just released the fresh numbers. Since the “Mafia” rumors are dead and the fights are confirmed, here is where the money is moving:
| Matchup |
Status |
Current Odds |
| Butterbean vs. Big Boss Man |
JUNE 11 (Vegas) |
Bean (-210) / Boss Man (+170) |
| Prince Naseem vs. (TBD) |
Scouting |
Naz is 1-0, looking for a Lucha-hybrid rival. |
| Butterbean vs. Viscera |
JUNE 18 (Rumored) |
Bean (-105) / Viscera (-115) |
Analyst Note: The smart money is on Bean against Boss Man, but the house is worried about Boss Man’s “Department of Corrections” tactics. If it’s BMF rules, anything goes.
[[ THE MAD DOGG / WARRIOR “HARDWARE” LIST ]]
Since the “Outback Shredder” blueprints leaked, the Ultimate Warrior’s camp has been silent.
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Mad Dogg (Road Kill) has officially checked into his Chicago hotel.
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The Gear: Along with the Shredder, he’s requested 4 rolls of heavy-duty industrial tape and a “rusted steel bucket.”
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The Vibe: This isn’t a wrestling match. This is an Australian “identity theft” attempt.
[[ THE THREAD: CHICAGO CARNAGE ]]
User: Xx_NWO_For_Life_xX
My bad, Admin! I was wondering why I didn’t see Bean on the Heat highlights yet. 😅 If he’s 1-0, that means Choi was his only victim so far. Boss Man is gonna be a way different test. Boss Man actually knows how to take a punch.
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Reply: Raw_Is_War_2000
Doesn’t matter if he’s 1-0 or 10-0, Bean hits like a truck. 🚛 Boss Man is gonna get his badge dented. And thanks for the correction on the Warrior match—Mad Dogg is definitely the dark horse of June.
User: HadoukenKid
Ken Masters is still M.I.A. 🕵️♂️ I think he’s waiting to see if Naz survives June before he commits to a WWF contract. The “Street Fighters” are playing it smart. They let the boxers take the hits first to see if the “Mafia” plays fair.
User: BeefSlammer69
BEAN IS 1-0. ONE PUNCH. ONE WIN. 🥩 June 11 is Boss Man’s funeral. I’m buying the PPV just to see the “Outback Shredder.” Mad Dogg is my new hero. 🇦🇺💪
[[ ADMIN_NEIL NOTE: I’m double-checking the medical reports for Foley again. If he’s 1-0 in May but 0-1 in spirit, the Cell is gonna be a slaughterhouse. Stick to the #WWF_LEAKS channel for the most accurate timestamps! ]]
*** [ WWF_UNDERGROUND_FORUM ] *** Topic: THE “MAD DOGG” MANIFESTO: FINAL PRE-FIGHT LEAKS FROM CHICAGO
[ ADMIN_NEIL ] – Posted: June 15, 2000 @ 11:50 PM
Yo! The Allstate Arena is basically a fortress tonight. I managed to get one last digital audio clip (thanks, Napster!) of Mad Dogg (the artist formerly known as Road Kill) as he was prepping that “Outback Shredder.” He’s not just here for a win; he’s here for a career.
Check the transcript of his final words before he heads into the “Extreme Rules” war with the legend.
[[ THE MAD DOGG INTERVIEW: “THE NAME IS MINE” ]]
Location: Loading Dock 4, Allstate Arena. The Vibe: He’s covered in Aussie-flag face paint, but it’s grittier than the Warrior’s. He’s sharpening the serrated edges of his steel surfboard with a literal rock.
REPORTER: “You’ve taken the name ‘Mad Dogg’ from a legend in the indies. Now you’re trying to take the name ‘Warrior’ from the Ultimate one. Why this obsession with names?”
MAD DOGG: (Growsls, looking into the camera with wild eyes)
“Obsession? No, mate. It’s evolution. In the Outback, if a dingo is old and slow, the young pup takes his territory. The ‘Ultimate’ one hasn’t been relevant since the 90s. He lives in the clouds, talking to spirits. I live in the dirt. I live in the ‘Extreme.’ Tonight, I’m not just beating him. I’m shredding the myth. When I’m done with him on this board, there won’t be an ‘Ultimate’ anything left. Just a Mad Dogg standing over a pile of tassels.”
REPORTER: “And the Shredder? Is that legal?”
MAD DOGG:
“It’s Chicago, mate. It’s ‘Extreme Rules.’ If it draws blood, it’s legal. Tell the little Warriors to cover their eyes. The ‘Outback Shredder’ is hungry.”
[[ THE THREAD: CHICAGO CARNAGE ]]
User: Xx_NWO_For_Life_xX
“I live in the dirt.” 🐕🇦🇺 Mad Dogg is terrifying. I’ve seen his ECW tapes—the guy doesn’t feel pain. If Warrior tries that “Spirit of the Heavens” stuff, Mad Dogg is just gonna hit him with a steel surfboard. I’m calling it: Mad Dogg wins via total destruction.
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Reply: Raw_Is_War_2000
People keep disrespecting the Warrior. He’s 90s-peak for a reason! He’s faced giants, monsters, and Hulk Hogan. A punk with a surfboard isn’t gonna stop the power of the Warrior. But yeah… that surfboard looks like it could cut through a tank. 💀
User: HadoukenKid
Ryu said a cage is a box for the afraid. Mad Dogg says the dirt is where the truth is. The “World Warriors” are all starting to sound the same. 🕵️♂️ Maybe they’re all training at the same secret camp? Either way, tonight’s “Extreme Rules” match is gonna make the Cell look like a playground.
User: BeefSlammer69
SHRED THE MEAT!! 🥩 Mad Dogg is the man. If he wins, he should fight Butterbean. Surfboard vs Punch! That’s the real main event. 👊😤
[[ ADMIN_NEIL’S FINAL LOOK AT THE CARD ]]
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The Rock vs. Doink: Rock is 2-0, but if Doink uses “Clown Tactics,” it could be a mess.
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Shane vs. Angle: Shane’s black eye is confirmed. He’s going into a shoot-fight with a broken face.
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The Cell: Foley is reportedly refusing to wear a cup or extra padding. He wants to “feel the steel.”
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