McMahon story makes the cover of PA newspaper
Chris Johnson - Wednesday, June 13 2007 - 5:39 PM
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A limousine burst into flames outside the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
in Wilkes-Barre Township late Monday, presumably killing long-time
World Wrestling Entertainment Chairman Vince McMahon.
Or so WWE would like its fans to believe.
WWE fans around the country were treated to an explosive ending to
a sold-out Monday Night Raw, live at the Northeastern Pennsylvania
arena for a special three-hour broadcast. McMahons apparent demise,
however, was just another twist in the male soap operas story line.
As far as Wilkes-Barre Township Police Chief Robert Brozowski
knows, McMahon is alive and well. WWE taped the explosion Sunday night
on the arena property under controlled conditions with the townships
permission, he said. WWE representatives purchased a permit from the
township after providing proof of insurance and certification to use
pyrotechnics.
Deerfield, N.Y.-based Zenith Pyrotechnology performed the
controlled explosion before township firefighters extinguished the
blaze.
Still, the supposed death of McMahon in Wilkes-Barre created quite
a stir. Concerned fans and curious media members across the country
called the Wilkes-Barre Township police and Wilkes-Barre City police to
inquire about the explosion, shown live on the USA Network.
Lt. Will Clark of the Wilkes-Barre Township police even took a call
from Warner Bros. asking if a body had been sent to the coroners
office yet.
The end result is everybody thought it was real, and we got
inundated with calls about the homicide that doesnt exist, Clark
said. It comes down to the old adage you dont always believe what you
see on TV.
The only evidence of an explosion at the arena was a small, black
scorch mark in the parking lot behind the facility, hidden from public
view.
There was no indication an allegedly fatal explosion occurred just nights earlier.
Still, the WWE contends McMahon may be dead. In fact, a full
investigation into the suspicious incident is under way, according to a
WWE press release, although full details have not been disclosed.
WWEs Web site also features one fans account describing McMahons
scorched body hanging out of the limousine.
No suspects are being ruled out, according to the release. Real
estate magnate Donald Trump, rapper Snoop Dogg, NBCs Bob Costas and
wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin all made negative statements about
McMahon the night of the bombing, the release also pointed out.
But would any go so far as to actually blow him up? the release asks.
Luzerne County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Lisman said no one advised the coroners office of McMahons death.
I dont know what the heck youre talking about, he said.
Steve Poremba, marketing coordinator at the arena, was mum on what
really happened Sunday and Monday nights and referred all questions to
WWEs headquarters in Connecticut.
WWE spokesman Kevin Hennessy declined comment, but assured the limousine has been disposed of properly.
Meanwhile, WWEs Web site declared Tuesday a day of mourning for
the organization. Flags at WWEs headquarters were flown at half-staff,
and the McMahon family will issue an online statement today, according
to the Web site.
A woman from Arizona called The Citizens Voice on Tuesday and said
the show was so convincing, she had to find out if McMahon actually
died.
She noted fans could never know for sure whether something is
staged after the death of Owen Hart in 1999. The 34-year-old fell to
his death at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo., during a
pay-per-view event.
Hart was being lowered into the ring from the rafters of the arena
as part of a skit when the hoist malfunctioned. Hart fell 78 feet and
hit his chest on the turnbuckle, severing his aorta. He died about an
hour later.
However, this death which came during McMahons self-proclaimed Mr. McMahon Appreciation Night is a hoax, Brozowski said.
Vince lives on, he said. I wish him a speedy recovery. Im sure
hes sitting in a nice hotel room in Trump Plaza laughing like a
bastard.
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