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> Some wrestlers who this year was the first year they weren't listed:
>     Ron Simmons

Didn't he supposedly retire at the begining of this year? The PWI 500 only
lists guys who've made a fair number of in-ring appearences (something they
instituted when Shane started doing matches a few times a year).

>     Godfather

Appaling worker, hasn't been seen in ages.

>     Johhny Smith

Slightly surprising.

>     Vader

Wasn't he the victim of a knife attack in Japan just after he finished with
NOAH? How long did that keep him out for?

>     Chris Benoit

Neck injury.

>     Buff Bagwell

Dire worker, pissed off pretty much teh entire mainstream.

>     Shane Douglas

Injury-prone. With XPW going under, I doubt he'll be in next year.

>     Sandman

The arthritis in his back is showing these days. Sandy needs to quit while
his body can still hold him up.


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