April 24, 2000
I am very sorry for taking so long to write this column. I really wanted to wait until I had something of importance to say. Needless to say I don't have that much. I will address the rumors of my return in a moment.
First off I would like to congratulate Shooter Schultz in becoming the new TWA Heavyweight Champion. It was an exciting night as a new champion was crowned and the search for another begins. For those of you who do not know Shooter vacated the TV title and a tournament has begun to crown a new champ. A strange twist of events happened in our tag team situation this week.The new tag team champions are Rudy "Boy" Gonzales and Ruben Cruise. As you know these men are not usually tag team partners but I decided to have some fun and declare these two unlikely partners the new TWA Tag Team Champions. There was a little confusion in the match and Rudy and Ruben made the pin(s) thus becoming the new champs.
Now let's get to the rumors about yours truly.I heard about the Ross Report and all I can say is, I don't know of any return as of yet.I do have a personal appearance the day before Backlash, but am scheduled to return home that night. I can assure you that unless someone calls me pretty damn fast, I will be on that plane home. Do not take this as an attempt to "buck the system". It is very simple.The WWF knows who they want by now. If they want me for any dates I am more than happy to make them as long as they are not last minute. Don't worry,they know that about me also.. So,what I am trying to say is that JR is letting the fans know that HBK will be back in some form or fashion. For how long? Who knows, that's their choice not mine. I must tell you it was great to hear that it is a possibility. Wrestlemania Axxess was fun, but I would love to be in the spotlight again.
Let me correct myself. I would love to share the spotlight again. The full timers are the stars. So who knows, maybe we'll be seeing one another sometime soon. I hope so. Until then, best regards and try to be nice to one another.
See ya,
Shawn