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From 3e6r.net Latest News Headlines Radio Recap: Steve Corino On "Between The Ropes" Steve Corino starts off the show by taking over the mic from the 'regular' hosts. Steve gave his opinions the future of Kevin Nash and where he might show up next. Steve wonders why he can't get an NWA title match when Dory Funk Jr. can get one. He says that Kurt Angle is an example for all wrestlers to follow. Talk moved on to Steve's interaction with Bob Holly. Steve made reference to the 'list' and how membership is earned. Steve and the guys talked about Terry Funk's 'I Quit' match with Ric Flair, and how he has studied it for his match with Funk. Steve talked about MLW's double shot of shows in Orlando this weekend, and how he is glad that MLW is coming back to Florida since the fans treated it so well. He put over the Low Ki versus Homicide match, and how Homicide caused his hearing loss. Steve talked about the speculation that happened when MLW announced its 'hiatus'. Steve talked about Teddy Hart, and how his reaction will likely be different from what it would have been if MLW returned to the Philadelphia area. Steve talked about how Teddy blamed him and C.M. Punk for what happened at the Ring of Honor show even though he was not involved in anything. He suggested what might happen if there was a shoot match with Teddy Hart. Steve talked about the match between Mike Modest and Jerry Lynn on the Friday night show. Steve is glad to see J.J. Dillon involved with MLW and how it is a positive thing for the younger wrestlers, and maybe have J.J. manage the Extreme Horsemen. Steve says that the feud with Terry Funk will end with the 'I Quit' match on Saturday night, and he wants to make sure the fans leave having enjoyed the match. He was asked about living up to the expectations of the fans, especially with the gimmicks involved. He talks about wrestling a barbed wire match, and the things that have to be done to avoid injuries. Steve was asked about his history with Keanu Reeves. Talk moved onto his match on Friday with Sabu, Raven, and Vampiro. Steve was asked about his recent tour of Japan, and his loss to Mil Mascaras. Steve also had an incident with Dusty Rhodes at the Pride show which caused a new cut on Corino's forehead. Steve talks about the recent Hall of Fame voting and how Ryne Sandberg should have been elected, and whether Pete Rose belongs in the Hall of Fame. Steve talks about the Ric Flair DVD and how he thinks it is the best wrestling DVD of all time, and what the WWE could learn from it. He also talks about the matches that didn't make it on the DVD, and what could be on Volume 2. Discussion moved on to the Mid Atlantic Convention at the end of the month, and how he would want to attend it. Steve says that he does not want to go to WWE because of the deals that he has with the companies in Japan, like Zero-One. Steve talked about his merchandise that he will have at the shows this weekend. He feels that the fan's intelligence have been insulted by some of the actions of promoters who exposed the business, and makes the entertainment aspect more important than the wrestlers. Steve talks about how wrestlers were talking to Dusty while on their last tour of Japan, and learning things from him about the business. Steve talks about how the titles need to be the wrestler's goal, and how the belt needs to be respected. Steve talks about when he walked through the mall with the ECW belt on when he was the champ, and how he would think about doing it at Disney. Talk moved on to a bar in Japan called 'Brainbuster' where Steve, Jerry, and Low Ki watched wrestling matches. Talk moved on to Missy Hyatt and her past. Steve said that there are a lot of wrestlers on the WWE roster that he would like to wrestle. He talks about how Randy Orton should have borrowed his dad's 'cast' gimmick. Steve suggests that people make a statement to get Vince McMahon to return to 'wrestling' by turning off WWE programming. Steve talks about his 'Young Boys' who are his trainees at the World-One dojo, and how they put up the ring and other things to learn the business. Steve talked about the World-One promotion and their show in February in Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. A number of Japanese wrestlers, including Masato Tanaka will be there. Also appearing will be Jerry Lynn, who will face Tanaka for the World-One title. They discussed the low turnout in Texas for a show with Kojima and Muta. Steve also talked about how his son gets better reactions in Japan than some of the wrestlers. Steve quashes rumors about problems between MLW and other Florida promotions preventing wrestlers from appearing on their shows. Steve talks about a promoter who caused MLW to move the show originally scheduled for South Florida this month. 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