Career Highlights: World Tag Team Champion; WWE & WCW Cruiserweight Champion; European Champion; WWE Hardcore Champion; WCW Hardcore Champion
WWE Debut: July 2001
Gregory Shane Helms (geboren in Smithfield, North Carolina, Verenigde Staten op 12 juli 1974) is een professionele worstelaar die momenteel werkt voor de World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) op zijn SmackDown! show waar hij de momenteel regerende en verdedigende WWE Cruiserweight Champion is. Helms is de langst regerende Cruiserweight Champion allertijdens, inclusief de WWF/E en WCW versies.
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Nadat hij had geworsteld in vele onafhankelijke promoties, waaronder de Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts (OMEGA) promotie opgericht door Matt en Jeff Hardy tekenden Helms en zijn vriend Shannon Moore bij World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 2000.
In WCW kwam Helms eerste doorbraak als een deel van de heel stable 3 count met Moore en Evan Karagias. Het trio was een parodie op de populaire boy bands van die tijd en hun gimmick hield onder andere in dat ze clips maakten en optraden voor hun matches, waar hun tegenstanders hun tijdens probeerden aan te vallen voordat de match begon. Helms verliet de groep later en gebruikte de naam "Sugar" Shane Helms, en vond succes als WCW Cruiserweight Champion. Hij was de heersende Cruiserweight Champion vlak voor WCW gekocht werd door de toenmalige World Wrestling Federation (WWF).
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Helm's superheld karakter was los gebaseerd op The Green Lantern; hij heeft een tattoo van het logo van die held op zijn rechter biceps. Zijn echte fixatie op het karakter was gebruikt in zijn The Hurricane gimmick en Helms veranderde langzaam in een volledig superheld karakter tot het punt dat hij een kostuum droeg naar de ring. Tijdens zijn tijd in locker room kleedde hij zich als een jaren '50 reporter met een bril, zijn eigen naam gebruikend, als een hommage aan Clark Kent (Superman), tot de gelijkenis in de naam van de krant waar hij voor werkte, the Daily Globe.
Oorspronkelijk een heel, geloofde Helms zelf dat hij bovenmenselijke krachten bezat. Hij zou bijvoorbeeld tegen heavyweights vechten en proberen hen te chokeslammen, maar door zijn verhoudingsgewijs kleine maat kon hij de andere worstelaars komisch gezien niet eens oppakken. In die tijd ontving zijn karakter groeide positieve fan reactie. Helms werd een face en bleek sommige tegenstanders toch te kunnen chokeslammen, waarbij hij vaak verrast werd door zijn eigen kracht. De Royal Rumble 2002 was een van the Hurricane's meest memorabele momenten van "bovenmenselijke kracht",omdat hij de ring inrende tijdens de Royal Rumble match en probeerde (en faalde) om de megasterren van dat jaarTriple H en Stone Cold Steve Austin te chokeslammen.
Helms werd later in de WWE Draft verplaats naar SmackDown! waarbij hij de Cruiserweight titel won van Taijri en Kidman in een triple threat match. Later in 2002 werd hij teruggeruild naar RAW en won de World Tag Team Titels met Kane. In het begin van 2003 was Hurricane betrokken in een feud met The Rock. De twee kwamen samen in fragmenten achter de schermen, waarbij The Rock refereerde naar The Hurricane als "Het Hamburgerboekje" (zijn masker is deels gelijkend aan die van het Hamburgerboefje). Deze komische feud eindigde in een match op RAW waarbij The Rock duidelijk overheerste. Toch, in een shockerende verandering (en deels door de afleidingen van Stone Cold Steve Austin) won The Hurricane zijn grootste winst van zijn carrière.
In 2003 "ontdekte" Hurricane Rosey's potentieel als een superheld en doopte hem "Rosey, the Super Hero in Training" (of de S.H.I.T.). Op de aflevering van RAW op 19 juli 2004 verscheen Rosey in een nieuw kostuum en veranderde langzaam in een volledige superheld en vormde een team met zijn mentor.
Op 1 mei 2005 tijdens Backlash versloegen Hurricane and Rosey La Resistance in de finale van een Tag Team Turmoil match om het World Tag Team Championship te winnen.
Op 5 september 2005 waren Hurricane en Rosey verslagen door Lance Cade en Trevor Murdoch, tijdens hun debuut match op RAW. Hoewel dit een niet-titel match was, verdiende het paar een titel match tijdens Unforgiven. Tijdens de titel match voerde Murdoch een elevated DDT uit op The Hurricane aan de buitenkant. De DDT zorgde ervoor dat de Hurricane last kreeg van een "stinger" en dit stond Cade & Murdoch toe om de geblesseerde Hurricane later in de match te verslaan om de World Tag Team Titels van hem en Rosey te winnen.
Het verlies van de titels was het begin van een negatieve cirkel dat het team tot een einde bracht. Weken na weken verloor het paar, vooral veroorzaakt door de blessures van Hurricane. Tijdens de aflevering van RAW op 17 oktober 2005, werd The Hurricane aangevallen door Kurt Angle op verzoek van Vince McMahon. Na de knokpartij, werd een opname laten zien waarbij Hurricane zijn masker afrukte en Rosey sloeg omdat hij hem niet had geholpen Angle weg te jagen. De volgende week kwam Hurricane niet opdagen bij een Tag Team titel match waardoor Rosey het alleen tegen de tegenstanders op moest nemen. Tijdens de match kwam The Hurricane zonder kostuum aan het begin van de entrance ramp; terugkerend naar zijn echte naam, Gregory Helms en keek toe terwijl Rosey verslagen werd door zijn tegenstanders. Na de match maakte Helms bekend dat hij het zat was om grappig te zijn voor het publiek en dat hij Rosey had gedragen als tag team partner. Dit begon de eerste heel turn voor Helms sinds zijn debuut in de WWE met de WCW/ECW Alliance.
Op de aflevering van RAW op 7 november 2005 vochten Helms en Rosey tegen elkaar in singles. Dit was Rosey's laatste WWE match. Helms won de match nadat hij de Shining Wizard uitvoerde. Op WWE.com'sUnlimited praatte helms over zijn frustraties dat hij in recente weken niet op RAW te zien was geweest, maar ook over het feit dat Jerry "The King" Lawler commentaar op hem had op 26 december 2005. Tijdens de RAW van 2 januari 2006 confronteerde Helms Lawler een op een met deze opmerken, waarop Lawler antwoordde dat Helms als Hurricane tenminste nog half vermakelijk wa, maar dat hij nu gewoon helemaal zoog. Helms antwoordde hierop door Lawler te slaan, die dit terug deed op Helms en hem uit de ring stuurde. Door deze confrontatie daagde Lawler Helms uit voor een match op New Year's Revolution. Helms verloor deze match na een Fist Drop.
Tijdens de Royal Rumble 2006 won Helms het SmackDown! WWE Cruiserweight Championship (ook al was hij op dat moment een superstar op RAW) in een Open Invitational voor alle voormalige Cruiserweight kampioenen. De deelnemers waren Helms, de heersende kampioen Kid Kash, Funaki, Paul London, Jamie Noble en Nunzio. Helms won nadat hij de Shining Wizard op Funaki uitvoerde.
Helms onderging een succesvolle operatie op zijn neus en er werd verwacht dat hij vijf tot zes weken zou missen. Tijdens deze tijd verklaarden de SmackDown! announcers dat Helms een no-compete clause (een niet-vechten clausule) in zijn contract had dat hem toestond om ring tijd te missen door een blessure. Helms keerde terug naar de ring op 28 april 2006 tijdens SmackDown! en vormde een team met MNM tegen Paul London, Brian Kendrick en Super Crazy in een six-man tag team competitie. Helms verdedigde zijn titel tijdens PPV's maar verscheen vaker op SmackDown's zuster show WWE Velocity.
United States Champion Chris Benoit and Layla spent the second day of SmackDowns European tour at Two Mile Military Base. The NATO Response Force at the base is responsible for assisting with Darfur deployments in Sudan.
One veteran, who just finished a five-year tour and was set to leave, delayed his flight a day so he could stay with his family and meet the Superstars.
The base hosts the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy as well as military for Portugal, the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany.
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Tommy Dreamer def. Daivari daarna hebben ze tommy dreamer geblesseerd via een stoel
RVD & CM Punk def. Test & Hardcore Holly (DQ) de bashams waren er tussen gekomen en dan is sabu me zijn arm volledig ingepakt me ne stoel op de bashams gevlogen omda zij sabu de zondag hadden neergeklopt en geblesseerd
Kelly Kelly def. Ariel mike knox heeft daarna kelly kelly neergeslagen
Lashley def. Big Show hij heeft op big show een pumphandle slam gedaan
The Worlds Largest Athlete has made his lifes biggest decision, and for now, WWE and ECW will be without a giant.
Not since Andre the Giant has there been a man of Big Shows stature whos made such impact on sports-entertainment. But, after more than seven years in WWE and a five-month reign of dominance in the reborn ECW, Big Show has decided to take time away from the ring.
Enduring not only one of the most physical confrontations in his career against new ECW World Champion Lashley on ECW on Sci Fi, but also experiencing the agony and misery within the torturous Extreme Elimination Chamber, it seemed that this week was the breaking point for the giant.
Some close to Big Show have said that his pride was lost after losing the ECW World Title. His lingering emotions and injuries, coupled with several tumultuous days contributed to his decision to step away.
Im a raw-boned bastard that breaks things and moves the immovable objects. When Im injured, I cant do those things, said the Extreme Giant. Im much more valuable healthy both mentally and physically, and this hiatus will help me to get there.
According to Big Show, he has been plagued by a multitude of injuries from herniated discs to torn muscles, but has still competed through the pain. Bodily damage of this nature is something an ordinary individual (of far smaller size) could never endure, let alone carry the weight of the ECW World Title in a highly physical realm of hardcore.
Ive reached a point in my career right now where I am a little run down and hurt pretty bad physically, explained the Extremist. Ive been wrestling the past three months pretty much in pain every night. I cant compete at the level I want to compete at, and thats the most heartbreaking thing.
Despite his display of supremacy, Big Show claimed that his performance in the ring has not been at his full potential. It is this that has driven the immense competitor to step away from WWE for now.
I think every athlete reaches a point in their career when he really has to check himself and evaluate what is going on, said the 500-pound Extremist. Anybody who knows me knows I need a break. People go through life so fast sometimes they miss it; I just want to put on the breaks.
According to the Worlds Largest Athlete, the physical ache hes experienced doesnt compare to the emotional anguish thats accompanied his decision to take a break not just from his career, but also the familial lifestyle of sports-entertainment.
With a career thats spanned more than one decade, Big Show has held every major World Championship in sports-entertainment and is the only man to hold the WWE Championship, ECW World Title and World Heavyweight Championship.
More importantly, the Extreme Giant said that in his conquests, hes had the extraordinary opportunity to have battled the biggest icons in sports-entertainment including Hulk Hogan, Triple H, Ric Flair, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Undertaker and countless others.
Its bittersweet; this business is a family. Ive been traveling and Ive been in this business for 11 wonderful years, stated a passionate Big Show. Ive been able to work with almost every top Superstar in this business thats ever meant anything Ive had some very memorable matches and Im thankful for it.
Whether cheered or jeered by WWE fans, Big Show has always been respected and kept audiences in sheer awe. Now, the seven-footer is anxious to take some time away from the spotlight, though that spotlight shines extra bright upon an individual of such mammoth size.
Being this big, you can never hide, he admitted with a large grin. Im thankful for it but right now I just want some time for myself. Im thankful for the fans and I hope that they can respect this decision and can be supportive too.
While Big Show hopes to recover and refresh himself, he discussed his possible involvement in a future WWE Films release.
I want to reinvent myself if possible, and find out who Big Show really is, he admitted. Id like to do a WWE movie a comedy because I have a pretty good sense of comedic timing. Im a pretty humble, lovable, funny, easy-going guy with a short fuse. Then again, like Chris Rock said, nobody wants to laugh at a big guy who could beat your ass.
Until then, itll be a big, bad show tonight and every other night until the Extreme Giant makes his way back home to the squared circle.
Im thankful for everything, asserted Big Show. For every man who has stepped in the ring with me and trusted me with their bodies. For WWE officials who have been so supportive of my decision when I basically went to them in tears and told them I was burnt out.
In addition to these very genuine words, Big Show also had a message for ECW and WWE fans alike.
Id like to give a special thanks to ECW fans, he added. I wasnt a part of the original ECW, but I gave all I had for them and I hope solidified my part in ECW. For anyone who has cheered me, loved me, hated me and booed me: thank you.
ECW Extremists to today's announcement of Paul Heyman's dismissal seem split down tenure lines. The ECW Originals appear upset and in a state of shock, whereas the new breeds seem to have a more optimistic outlook.
"I'm shocked," said Tommy Dreamer. "I don't know what's going on right now."
Dreamer boasts the longest tenure with ECW, and has known Heyman for more than ten years. Fellow ECW Original, Stevie Richards was equally shocked by the announcement.
"I have no idea what to say, except whatever Paul decides to do eventually, I wish him the best of luck in future endeavors," said Richards.
While many of the ECW Originals were too shocked by Heyman's dismissal to react to the situation yet, Rob Van Dam had some very strong words. While the two have not always gotten along over the years, RVD clearly doesn't like the idea of Heyman not being a part of the brand.
"I think that without Paul fighting for a better direction to take ECW... I fear that it's in for some horrible changes," said Van Dam.
It seems the Originals are wrestling with the idea of what an ECW without Heyman will mean. However, for those who have only been with Heyman and the brand since debuting on Sci Fi in June of this year, the future is looking bright.
"To quote a famous man, Hulkamania dies when Hogan dies, 'Woo' dies when Ric Flair dies, but when that man [Heyman] is gone and while he's gone, ECW will live on," said relative newcomer Elijah Burke.
"During a hurricane, some trees fall, others remain standing," explained Matt Striker. "During a hurricane, some houses fall, others remain standing. But the fishing is always better after the hurricane has passed."
In an industry where nothing seems to stay the same, one ECW Original summed up what you can always count on.
"Well it just goes to show you, nothing ever surprises you in the world of sports-entertainment," said Little Guido.
Distraught by the results of December to Dismember, ECW Representative Paul Heyman appeared to be distant and depressed this afternoon at the North Charleston Coliseum hours before an ECW live event.
This condition was further exasperated by Mr. McMahon, who decided to send Heyman home. The WWE Chairman cited slumping television ratings and a disgruntled talent roster as causes for Mr. Heymans dismissal.
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After spending two weeks laid up in the hospital due to an enlarged kidney, SmackDown Diva Michelle McCool has been discharged and is recovering at home.
Being forced to spend the holidays cooped up in the confines of florescent lights and monitored visiting hours has McCool thankful that her hospitalization is over.
Im home now, she said. But two-weeks in a hospital is enough to drive anyone insane. [Thanksgiving dinner] certainly wasnt the same; it was nothing compared to good old family cooking.
The affects of the enlarged kidney caused her to have an electrolyte imbalance, a potentially deadly condition if not treated.
Id been performing in pain during our overseas trip; thats when [my back] became an issue. I just couldnt ignore it any longer, she said.
Upon returning to the states from WWEs European tour, she admitted herself for treatment. Tests soon revealed that along with her enlarged kidney, she also had a broken sternum. The combination of the two injuries caused paralyzing pain.
Fortunately, the shooting pain in my back masked the pain of my broken sternum, McCool said.
Although shes now in the comforts of her own home, McCool said theres nothing comfortable about her status.
Im still recovering; Ive lost a lot of strength and still have trouble sleeping, laughing or even talking.
Fortunately for her, co-workers and WWE fans have been there to support her during her time of need.
The people I work with have kept my spirits high, she said. Their cards, balloons and voicemails are more than I could ever ask for. WWE fans emails and cards have also been very helpful.
There is no date set for when McCool will be back in action. With the recovery process calling for rest and relaxation, its impossible to pinpoint when shell be able to rejoin the SmackDown roster.
I cant predict a date, but I cant wait to get back; Ill be okay once Im back at WWE.
STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 30, 2006 World Wrestling Entertainment® (NYSE:WWE) today issued the following statement:
The father of a nine-year-old boy claimed that three 15-year-old boys beat up his nine-year-old son practicing the smackdown game. The boy died one month later.
The chief of the Detective Bureau charged with investigating the highly suspicious nature of the child's death specifically has stated in the media that there is no reason to believe the death of this child had anything to do with watching wrestling.
The police noted an autopsy was forbidden by the childs family for religious reasons. As a result the police have indicated in the media that because there is no permission to conduct the autopsy, they are currently asking for the childs medical records from the hospital.
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WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has been chosen by SI.com writer Andy Gray as his personal choice for Sports Illustrateds 2006 Sportsman of the Year award. Grays pick is based on WWEs upcoming Tribute to the Troops tour.
While five days may not seem like much of a commitment, it's five more days than any other professional sports team spent in Iraq this year. More importantly, the company doesn't make a dime off the trip. It's simply a way for McMahon and the rest of the WWE to say thank you to a group of people who are too often overlooked, Gray wrote on SI.coms My Sportsman site.
Other SI.com writers picks include NFLs Peyton Manning and Tiki Barber, MLBs Jim Leyland and NASCARs Mark Martin. Past Sportsman of the Year award recipients include the 2004 Boston Red Sox and their fans, the PGAs Tiger Woods and NBAs Michael Jordan. The prestigious award will be announced on Dec. 4.
SmackDown Diva Michelle McCool has been hospitalized for what she thought was general sickness and acute back pain. The decision to admit herself may have saved her life.
An ultra sound and other extensive tests revealed that McCool was suffering from an enlarged kidney and an electrolyte imbalance. The condition is severe enough that she has been hospitalized for over a week--including Thanksgiving, so far.
According to WWE Doctor Ferdinand Rios, had the condition been left untreated, McCool could have encountered other major health issues such as heart or kidney failure.
Her condition was complicated by an electrolyte imbalance; sometimes those cannot be corrected immediately, and due to lack of sodium [in her body] she needed a lot of intravenous fluids, said Rios.
During treatment McCool mentioned a singeing pain in her chest to her doctors.
Michelle most likely suffered a fractured sternum from one of her matches where she may have been kicked in the chest, explained Rios.
Rios said the support and well-wishing McCool has received from her family and WWE fans has helped keep her upbeat and headed down the road to recovery. Without further complications, she should be home in time for the upcoming holiday season.
Shes getting better and is getting stronger, and at this time is free from infection, Rios said. When I spoke to her she was in good spirits.
Roddy Piper diagnosed with cancer November 27, 2006
WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper has been diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. Also known as Hodgkins disease, Hodgkins lymphoma is a form of cancer found in the bodys lymphatic tissue. The lymphatic system helps filter out bacteria and is important in fighting diseases.
Piper was sent home early from WWEs early-November tour of the United Kingdom and hospitalized for surgery, where doctors removed a mass at the spinal cord with an enlarged lymph node. The mass was completely removed, but the lymph node was positive for Hodgkins lymphoma.
Radiation therapy is used to treat Hodgkins lymphoma; it is an extremely successful procedure, so the prognosis is very good for Piper.
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United States Champion Chris Benoit and Layla spent the second day of SmackDowns European tour at Two Mile Military Base. The NATO Response Force at the base is responsible for assisting with Darfur deployments in Sudan.
With a career thats spanned more than one decade, Big Show has held every major World Championship in sports-entertainment and is the only man to hold the WWE Championship, ECW World Title and World Heavyweight Championship. 
Until then, itll be a big, bad show tonight and every other night until the Extreme Giant makes his way back home to the squared circle.
Distraught by the results of December to Dismember, ECW Representative Paul Heyman appeared to be distant and depressed this afternoon at the North Charleston Coliseum hours before an ECW live event. 
After spending two weeks laid up in the hospital due to an enlarged kidney, SmackDown Diva Michelle McCool has been discharged and is recovering at home. 
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has been chosen by SI.com writer Andy Gray as his personal choice for Sports Illustrateds 2006 Sportsman of the Year award. Grays pick is based on WWEs upcoming Tribute to the Troops tour.
WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper has been diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. Also known as Hodgkins disease, Hodgkins lymphoma is a form of cancer found in the bodys lymphatic tissue. The lymphatic system helps filter out bacteria and is important in fighting diseases. 
