IS THIS THE NEXT MR. X?
The Howard Stern Show for June 27, 2007

Howard began the show by discussing details of the Chris Benoit murder-suicide. Howard and Robin agreed that Triple H's “tribute” story from the day before only demonstrated that Chris didn't have it together. Robin said reports were saying that the needle marks on Chris' son's arms could've been from HGH injections. Howard noted that Vince McMahon apologized last night for the three hour tribute that WWE aired in Chris' honor on Monday night. Howard then played a clip of McMahon's apology, and said that if Fred had done the same thing as Chris, this show would go on.

Howard speculated that Chris' demotion in the WWE world could've contributed to his downfall, and Robin remarked that wrestlers don't like it when the storyline turns and they begin to “lose.” As Howard played more clips from the tribute, Robin noted that no one told any personal anecdotes. Howard reported that Chris' wife used to be a character named “Woman” in the WWE, so their tenuous relationship made sense. Robin said she was creeped out by the timeline and circumstances of Benoit's crimes; the days between the murders, the bibles laid next to each body, and the needle marks on the boy’s arms.

Howard said he was surprised to learn that the Rev. Bob Levy used to be a professional wrestler with the name, The Heartbreaker Bobby Slayer. Artie replied that Bob used to wear a “red suit” and wrestle to make ends meet. While they were on the subject of wrestling, Howard said he was excited for the Iron Sheik's upcoming appearance and asked Gary how many beers Ferrall had to give the Sheik before he'd go on air on his show. Gary reported that the Sheik drank several large beers during his appearance.

Howard played a clip of the Sheik reacting to the mention of a former enemy by claiming he'll “break [the man's] back, and then f’ his ass...make him humble.” Howard remarked that calling a guy a fag and then threatening to f’ him in the ass doesn't make much sense. Artie said there was a chance that the Iron Sheik is the greatest performer in the history of wrestling. Howard proposed the idea of giving the Sheik his own show.

Howard said he watched a million dating shows last night, and they all seemed to be hosted by Mark Consuelos. Robin asked how tall Mark was, and Howard and Artie both said that Mark had seemed pretty short when they met him. Artie said he couldn't believe that Howard gets so into the dating shows, and Howard confessed that he loves them so much, he can't stand it when people talk while he's watching them.

Howard announced that Eric the Midget was leaving the show. Eric wrote Howard a three page letter that said he wouldn't call anymore because Howard was disrespectful to the McMahon, Benoit, and WWE families yesterday. Eric wrote that he'd only return if the balloon stunt, the “Midget” nickname, and discussions of his sex life were discontinued. Eric called in to say that this was his last call ever because the crew had laughed at Chris Benoit. Howard replied that he'd make fun of any jackass who killed his wife and kid.

Eric said “sitcoms and comedy movies” were funnier than the show, and cited “Two And A Half Men” as an example. Artie sarcastically replied that it was unfair to compare the show to the “comedic genius” of Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer. A caller suggested that the crew make bets on when Eric will call back. Howard said “bye forever” to the little guy, and Eric insisted he'd be appearing “one last time” with Ferrall in Sacramento.

Lisa G reported that Jason and JD have been feuding over the ratings they've gotten from female interns on The Intern Show. JD came in to say he was disappointed about always being killed in every female intern's F-Marry-Kill scenario, even in the “dud” category he shares with Jason and Benjy. Jason came in to say that every time JD is “killed” on the intern show, JD spends the next day fuming about how Jason is “fat and ugly.” Howard made JD talk to Lisa G as if he were picking her up. Lisa G seemed unimpressed, so Howard asked if JD was taking personality lessons from Ronnie.

Howard said Joey Buttafucco and Amy Fisher were in bed together somewhere...and on the phone this morning. Artie told Joey that it might not be a great idea to sleep with someone who was convicted of attempted murder. Howard asked Amy why she would get back together with someone who had said such horrible things about her in the past. Amy replied that she's trying to keep things quiet and claimed that “sometimes people connect.” Howard asked Amy to swear to God that she was having a romantic relationship with Joey. Amy said she wouldn't swear but admitted they were having a lot of fun together.

Howard told Amy that Mary Jo and Joey's children were upset about all this. Joey confessed that his son had left him “a strong message,” but he's doing his own thing. Howard asked Amy why she abandoned her attempt at a quiet and respectful life. Amy answered that she would never bring anyone bad into her children's lives, and added that her ex-husband found out about her rekindled relationship with Joey via “Extra.” Howard asked how the sex was, and Amy said it was “more tender the second time around.” Howard then asked where they have sex and how many times a day, and Amy said she hasn't left her bed in a while.

Joey revealed that he and Amy were thinking about having children. Gary came in to say that there's a videotape circulating of Amy stripping for Joey, and Amy's ex-husband is so angry about it that he's been talking about releasing all the sex tapes he made with Amy during their marriage. Robin said she didn't believe any of this was real. Howard asked Amy if Joey had sex with her when she was underage, and she acknowledged that he had. Under further pressure from Howard, Amy recanted her earlier claims that Joey had given her herpes and pimped her out. Joey then said he felt great about all this.

Dominick Barbara called up to say he arranged Amy's release from prison and demanded that Amy and Joey acknowledge that Mary Jo was the ultimate victim. Amy and Joey both admitted that Mary Jo was a great lady who didn't deserve what happened to her. Joey said they have a show coming out on iNDEMAND sometime in the near future. Fred said he felt sad for Amy because she almost seems to be a victim in all this. Howard asked Joey if he loved Amy, and Joey said he was having a good time. Joey's evasiveness angered Amy so much that she claimed she didn't love him anymore.

Howard brought “the Sim” into the studio to meet Robin and commented that he wasn't bad looking. Robin said Sim's claim to resemble Shuli was inaccurate, as Sim “doesn't look sick.” Sim said he brought Robin a basket of meat and vegetables, and Robin replied that she wasn't looking for someone with “that sense of humor.” Fred suggested that Robin and Sim hug “to help love along.” Robin refused and claimed she no longer liked Fred. Sim told Robin that he'd love to take her out to Nobu, go back to her apartment to look at the pictures she's hung of herself, and then smoke some weed. Robin said she didn't do drugs of any sort, so she didn't think they were a great match.

Sim revealed that he was available because he recently divorced his “cheating wife.” Sim's ex-wife called in to say she didn't cheat on the Sim, claiming they'd “just grown apart.” Howard asked if she'd had an emotional friend, and she confessed that she did. The Sim reported that his ex-wife once “had fun” with Sal after a comedy show, so Sal came in screaming and yelling that he'd fight Sim if he wasn't honest. Sim then admitted that Sal had only put ketchup and french fries on his ex's face after she passed out backstage and then took some pictures of his handiwork.

Sal said he was “sick of emotional friend bullshit,” adding that women who make emotional friends are cheating just as much as if they had sex with another man. Everyone agreed that Sal was talking about his wife, not “women.” Howard reminded Sal that he'd attacked Will for making these same arguments just last week. Robin speculated that Sal seemed to be coming out of shock and was just now coming to terms with his anger. Sal replied that he wanted to live like a man, not an employee.

Robin asked if Sal was ever going to have equal standing in the marriage, and Sal responded that intimacy wasn't returning fast enough. Robin told Sal that he needed to be more patient, and Howard agreed, saying Sal will have to suffer for a quite a while. Artie said he and Dana broke up because unlike Sal, they didn't have kids to motivate his patience. Sal replied that he was working really hard but was feeling underappreciated. Gary came in to ask if Sal's wife was taking enough responsibility for what happened. Sal said she was not. Howard told Sal it was going to take time, and Robin remarked that Sal's marriage would probably get better someday, but probably when he least expected it.

Robin thanked Sim for coming in, and Howard claimed that Sim had sent Robin running back to Mr. X. Robin said Sim wasn't that bad. Howard asked if Robin would rather date Sim or JD, and Robin chose Sim, leading JD to say he didn't care what Robin thought. Howard asked why JD didn't work on his “look,” and JD said that he had other things to worry about, like student loans. Howard told JD that there's a girl out there for everyone, even him, although his might be in an insane asylum.

Howard apologized to Robin and promised to find a man for her. Artie asked if Robin would rather date Sim or Richard. Robin chose Sim. Howard asked Robin to choose between Sim and Jason. Robin chose Jason, but said “if sex was involved, I'd have to kill myself.” Robin then went on to pick Sal over Richard, Benjy over Sim, Ronnie the Limo Driver over Sim, and finally, Chris Benoit over Sim.

Denny Somach came in to talk about how Led Zeppelin “borrowed” practically every note of their first record from other artists. Denny said he was the world's leading expert in classic rock and accused Led Zeppelin of “using” other people's songs. Denny said Zeppelin stole from a Joan Baez version of Ann Breeden's “Babe I'm Gonna Leave You,” for their own song also titled “Baby I'm Gonna Leave You.” Howard played both songs and agreed it was a “dead rip-off.” Howard then played a song by Jake Holmes called “Dazed and Confused” that was identical to Zeppelin's version. Jake opened for the Yardbirds when Jimmy Page was in the band, and that's where music historians claim Jimmy first heard the song.

Howard also compared clips of Bert Jansch's “Black Water Side” and Zeppelin's “Black Mountain Side,” and the riffs were the same. Howard then played Eddie Cochran's “Nervous Breakdown” and Zeppelin's “Communication Breakdown,” which were shockingly similar. Denny then asked Howard to play a Spirit song, and everyone immediately recognized the riff from “Stairway to Heaven.” Denny then handed Howard his ticketstub from a Led Zeppelin concert from 30 years ago that they both had attended. Denny said Howard hasn't changed much in 30 years, as he even left the Zeppelin concert early. Howard admitted that he left early, saying he only did so because people were setting off M80s in the theater.

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Jenny McCarthy is pitching a "Sex In The City"-style show to HBO.

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John Stamos made some strange television appearances in Australia.