Wednesday, October 31, 2007
WWE Removes Cruiserweight Championship!
- WWE has quietly removed the Cruiserweight Championship from the SmackDown superstars page on the official WWE web site. It is unknown whether or not WWE dropped the title altogether or just took it off of WWE.com because there is no current Cruiserweight Championship with Hornswoggle moving to RAW.
Smackdown Spoilers - 10/30/07
Batista opened the show, cutting a promo on how he's done alot of shit... faced alot of adversity in both his real life and his WWE career. But Sunday he did something he thought he might not be able to do, defeat the Undertaker. Then he asked if he could trust Taker tonight in their tag match (Taker / Bats vs. Henry / Khali)... lights went off with a gong and when they came back Taker was in the ring. Taker said Batista can trust him because he still holds what he wants, looking at the title. Batista agreed to a rematch, Taker made it a hell in a cell at whatever the next ppv is (survivor series??). Khali and Henry came out and said they were better teammates then their opponents.
Festus def. Domino
Vicky ran into Jamie Noble and gave him a Mysterio dvd. A very PARANOID Noble (new gimmick) asked why and she said it was because he would be going one on one with him later.
Mysterio beat Noble clean after a really good match... Finlay was doing commentary and got on the mic after the match to tell Mysterio he smelled his fear or something and would beat him next week.
There was a segment with MVP and Matt Hardy but the volume wasn't working.
Kane def. MVP clean (non title). After the match Big Daddy V killed Kane.
Henry and Khali translate some bullshit to each other to hype the match.
Mick Foley def. Coach with Hornswoggle as the referee. They did the "Mr. McMahon is the referee" gag which made Coach happy until the predictable Hornswoggle appearance. Not sure if this is gonna make TV or if it was just a match for the fans since Foley is from Long Island.
Chuck Palumbo def. Kenny Dykstra clean. Palumbo as a biker or something with McCool while Dykstra was escorted by Victoria (mmmmm).
Batista / Undertaker def. Henry / Khali via DQ. I don't remember exactly how this match ended but it had to do with the heels intentionally DQ'ing themselves after Batista had Henry primed for a Batista bomb. Everyone was all WTF NO WAY when he was setting it up. post match the heels obliterated the champ and number one contender via boring finishing moves.
Dumb show... didn't bother sticking for all of ECW.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Could Jericho be returning tonight at the Smackdown taping?
"They didn't want guys to be from Canada if they were good guys," said Jericho, 37, recalling the policy change about three years ago. "So I said, 'Why don't you just say Manhasset?' That's at least where I was born."
Tonight promises to be a homecoming on two different fronts for Jericho. Not only will he be signing copies of his recently published memoirs, "A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex" at the Carle Place Barnes & Noble at 5 p.m., but he is rumored to be making his return to the ring after a two-year hiatus at the Nassau Coliseum for a taping of WWE's "Smackdown!" program.
"I never had any intentions of retiring. I just needed to take a step back," said Jericho, who spent his time off touring with his band, Fozzy, and doing some acting. But Jericho said writing a book, "helped me to remember the passion and the love that I had for the [wrestling] business."
"A Lion's Tale," which details Jericho's journey from a childhood Hulk Hogan fan through honing his craft in Mexico, Japan and, eventually, making it to the WWE, has drawn solid early reviews, including from Publishers Weekly, which called the book "Funny, insightful and compulsively readable."
Tonight's WWE event is the first on Long Island since controversy struck WWE when authorities say Chris Benoit killed his wife, son and himself in June. Jericho writes plenty about his close friend and mentor, in his book, which he completed more than a month before the deaths. In an addendum, Jericho addresses the incident, but otherwise left his remembrances of Benoit intact.
"He was involved so much in my life and especially in my early career, that you couldn't just edit this guy out," said Jericho. "It would be compromising my story."
Jericho, who moved to Canada when he was 5, has few memories of growing up on Long Island, but said performing here is always special.
"It's still always neat to see these words on a street sign of "Manhasset," and know that's what's on my birth certificate."
Source: Unknown
Monday, October 29, 2007
Eve Torres Wins 2007 Divasearch
The votes are in and Eve Torres is the winner of the 2007 WWE Diva Search! Learn all about your new Diva and check out complete coverage of the competition.
WWE Cyber Sunday Results
- A video package airs showing the importance of the fan voting behind the Cyber Sunday concept.
- A graphic opening then welcomes us to Cyber Sunday as we go live to the Verizon Center. A display of pyro goes off as well.
- Rey Mysterio defeated Finlay in a Stretcher Match. The stretcher stipulation got 40% of the vote to the Shillelagh on a Pole Match and the No DQ Match. Fans in Washington, D.C. were really behind Mysterio and Finlay got some great heel heat. The object here is to put your opponent on the stretcher and push him to the finish line. A shillelagh ended up getting involved in the match with Finlay using it on Mysterio. The finish saw Mysterio hit the 619 on Finlay knocking him onto the stretcher at ringside followed by a big flip dive on Finlay over the stretcher. As Mysterio was wheeling Finlay to the finish line, the stretcher got caught on some cable cord. Looks like both improvised big time at this point as Finlay got off the stretcher, but got knocked back on it and Mysterio wheeeled him to the finish to get the win.
- As noted on WWE.com, they are continuing the speculation that Matt Hardy won't be competing tonight against MVP after suffering an injury on Smackdown. They showed post-match photos of Hardy who was clearly banged up and required stitches to his forehead. They show MVP confronting Matt backstage saying he agreed with the medical professionals on not clearing him to compete tonight. Hardy said he still wanted to compete. MVP said he heard a decision has already been made for his opponents tonight to either be Mark Henry, The Great Khali or Kane with the WWE U.S. Title on the line.
- At ringside, JBL was shown wearing a referee outfit saying the voting is close tonight. Voting is also available on WWE.com for tonight's U.S. Title Match involving MVP defending against either Mark Henry, The Great Khali or Kane.
- A backstage promo was shown of Victoria and Kenny Dykstra dressed as Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna for Halloween.
- CM Punk defeated The Miz to retain the ECW Championship. The Miz won 39% of the vote. Gotta say this was a big shock here. Lots of ground wrestling early on between the two, which might have been an indicator that they didn't think the voting was going to go this way at all. Fans in Washington, D.C. where chanting "YOU CAN'T WRESTLE" at The Miz. Despite the fan reaction, the match wasn't all that bad. Punk hit a quick bulldog on Miz that resulted in a two count. The finish saw Punk get the win with the Go To Sleep to retain the title.
- Backstage, Mickie James was shown wearing a Native American costume, while Torrie Wilson was wearing a Washington Redskins jersey.
- A video package aired looking at the current WWE Title situation.
- Shawn Michaels won 59% of the vote to face Randy Orton tonight for the WWE Title. They announced the two losers would face each other in a singles match next.
- Mr. Kennedy defeated WWE Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy in a Non-Title Bonus Match. Hardy sent Kennedy to the floor early on in the match, with Hardy taking out Kennedy by leaping over the top rope. Hardy took out Kennedy with a quick huricanranna back in the ring. Kennedy blocked a Twist of Fate attempt only to get the Whisper in the Wind. The finish, which went down rather quickly, saw Hardy miss a dropkick and hit his head on the mat allowing Kennedy to cover for the quick pinfall.
- Backstage, Michelle McCool is dressed as Eve, while Melina is dressed like a Las Vegas showgirl.
- A JBL video aired (very political like and rather funny) to get fans to vote for him. Mick Foley also went for the fans vote as well tonight with the classic "yeah!" line at the end.
- Kane won 67% of the vote to earn a shot at the WWE U.S. Title against MVP.
- Kane defeated WWE U.S. Champion MVP via countout - MVP retains the U.S. Title. The match started with MVP avoiding Kane early on. Kane sent MVP into the ring post and started working on his ribs. Kane continued to work on his ribs with numerous punches, knees and kicks. The finish saw MVP simply roll out and fall to the floor and accept the countout finish. The crowd didn't seem to like this finish and who would for $40?
- Another "Save_Us" video aired.
- Promo for Survivor Series on November 18 aired.
- Backstage, Layla is dressed as a cop and Kelly Kelly is dressed up like a gangster.
- Backstage, WWE Champion Randy Orton talked about his upcoming title defense against Shawn Michaels. A video aired of Orton taking out HBK in the past and how tonight would be no different.
- Shawn Michaels defeated WWE Champion Randy Orton via DQ; Orton retains the WWE Title. Early on, Orton caught HBK with a big uppercut. They started exchanging blows in the ring until Orton took HBK down and started working on his left elbow that was taped up. HBK got a close pinfall after after counting a back drop attempt by Orton. Orton then got in a series of offense on HBK with a quick backbreaker. HBK responded with an flying elbow off the top, but Orton moved. HBK countered an RKO attempt by Orton into a close backslide pin. HBK finally connected with the flying elbow. HBK started to tune up the band as the fans got behind him. The finish saw HBK go for the Sweet Chin Music, but Orton ducked and low blowed HBK to cause the DQ. After the match, Orton looked to kick HBK in the head to put him out of action again until HBK jumped up to his feet and connected with the Sweet Chin Music on Orton.
- We saw a shot of Brooke dressed as Jane (from the jungle) and Jillian Hall is dressed as Britney Spears. Jim Ross called this the worst Halloween costume contest ever.
- A promo for WrestleMania 24 on March 30, 2008 aired. Tickets go on sale this Saturday.
- The Street Fight stipulation won with 57% of the vote for Triple H vs. Umaga tonight. The crowd in Washington, D.C. didn't like this and obviously wanted to see a Steel Cage.
- Triple H defeated Umaga in a Street Fight Match. The match started right away with both brawling at the entrance area when Umaga came out second. The action spilled into the audience a bit until they both made it to the ringside area. Triple H brought in a trash can and cracked it over the head of Umaga. They brawled to the outside again and Umaga sent Triple H into the steel steps. Umaga tried to use a steel chair on Triple H, but Triple H caught Umaga with a low blow followed by giving Umaga a DDT over the chair. Umaga went to the outside and removed the top of the announce tables at ringside. Umaga took out Triple H with a splash through the ECW announce table. The action spilled back into the ring and Umaga attempted a splash, but Triple H moved. The finish saw Triple H get a sledgehammer on the outside. Once inside, Umaga attempted a Samoan Spike but missed. Triple H caught Umaga with the sledgehammer followed by a Pedigree and got the pinfall. Very good match.
- Plug for the 500th anniversary issue of WWE magazine.
- Todd Grisham revealed the winner of the Halloween costume voting. Mickie James won with 21%.
- They showed a video highlight package of the Batista-Undertaker feud.
- 13,189,061 votes were casted world wide, claimed Grisham.
Ref voting:
Steve Austin - 79%
Mick Foley - 11%
JBL - 10%
JBL interrupted the voting results, and climbed into the ring. Mick Foley came down the ring. Austin was declared the winner, but Foley and JBL brawled in the ring. Outcame Austin. Austin stuns Foley, but receives a clothesline by JBL. JBL went for the clothesline from hell, but Austin countered with a stunner.
World title match: Batista vs. The Undertaker (with Austin as the referee).
With JBL out of commission, The King has joined Cole in the Smackdown booth. Cole said this is Undertaker-Batista's fourth title match this year. Undertaker went atop to do the old school top rope walk, but Batista punched him to counter. Vintage Undertaker with a leg drop on the ring apron across Batista's neck. Batista caught Undertaker's vintage top rope walk/drop, and hit a spinbuster on the challenger. Chokeslam by Undertaker, but Batista kicked out. Spear by Batista, but only a two count. Last Ride by Undertaker, but it took alot of Undertaker. Two count, again. Spinbuster by Batista, but again, only two. Undertaker bounced back up on the mat. Batista bomb, but 2 1/2, and Taker kicks out.
A second Batista bomb, and Batista scores the pinfall victory at 17:25.
Show over.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Update on the Jericho, WWE Viral Campaign, Cyber Sunday situation.
Here's what Jericho said about a WWE return:
You know, I can honestly say that I don't know for sure when, but I will tell you as well that even if I did I'm a magician. I keep my secrets and my tricks to myself, and I like that. I think it's one of the things I've always enjoyed about wrestling. And once again, going back to the way I was when I was a fan, I don't think it's fair or good for fans to know everything. And as much as it's great to have technology and it's cool that people know [more], I think it's also cool when people don't know, and that's something I've worked very hard to make sure that...it's still good to be surprised. And I think that everyone will agree with me that in a day and age where people know things before they happen, I don't think that anyone is going to know my story until it happens. And I think people in a vacuum would rather have it that way.
So where does that leave tonight? It's entirely possible that the clock could be Edge, though it wouldn't make much sense at all. All signs have pointed to Jericho from day one, so for it to be anyone other than him would be really be shocking. I'll be disappointed if it's just Edge. WWE needs someone like Jericho back, more than they need Edge to return early. Plus, I can't see them devoting a campaign like this to Edge.
On the topic of the viral campaign, and more importantly the websites I posted up top, check out this article I came across.
-- We have very interesting news, more evidence that Chris Jericho is returning soon. Based on information gathered from a WHOIS search, savior-self.com and saveus-222.com are registered to Joseph Perkins from Entertainment Services based out of Stamford, CT.
Joseph Perkins is a director for WWE. The following is news release from 2000 mentioning Perkins:
Joseph Perkins has been a Director since 1999 and is a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Perkins was a pioneer in the television syndication of wrestling matches and is President of Communication Consultants, Inc.
Now with the link with Perkins, WWE, and the SAVE_US domain websites it clearly is an indication that they have major plans for Chris Jericho's return. From my knowledge after studying years of marketing, it looks like the WWE marketing department has found other methods of advertisement instead of the traditional on-air Titontron with the Save_Us.222 and Save_Us.x29. It is something like what the team at Transformers did with the sector 7 website. Same idea but marketing a completely different product.
Now as many of you know, rumors have surfaced for a month or so that Chris Jericho is making his return to WWE. What I just reported is something to take into consideration but nothing is guaranteed. However, one thing is for sure. If they put so much time and effort to creating websites and putting links on WWE.com to the save_us campaign, it will be something huge.
To say WWE don't have their creative minds in the right place with this would be wrong. They're doing a great job, and I just hope they pull through at the end, and don't have an 11th hour screw up. I'd expect tonight's pay per view to have massive buyrates. People want to see where this is ending.
DarkDefender85's Top 25
- Batista - The Animal Sent The Deadman a Message with an explosive spear on Smackdown.
- Randy Orton - A tag team loss and a superkick moves the WWE Champion down a spot.
- HHH - The Game Got the Upperhand on Umaga in a Brawl.
- Umaga - Umaga gave as good as he got on RAW.
- Matt Hardy - A 7 inch gash in his head didnt stop him from beating Finlay and Mysterio in a tag match.
- CM Punk - The Straight Edge Superstar picked up a with on ECW with Balls Mahoneys help.
- Kane - The Big Red Machine picked up a huge win against Mark Henry.
- The Undertaker - The #1 contender chokeslammed JBL but got speared by Batista.
- MVP - The Ballin Superstar picked up a tag team win with Matt Hardy.
- Jeff Hardy - Jeff picked up the win for his team when he pinned Mr Kennedy.
- HBK - With Jeff Hardys help, The Showstopper picked up a tag win.
- Big Daddy V - Defeated Morrison and Miz in a Triple Threat.
- Finlay - Got the edge on Rey Mysterio with a shilleliegh to the gut.
- Rey Mysterio - A shilleliegh to the gut and a loss did not help Mysterio this week.
- Mr. Kennedy - Another loss does not help RAWs resident loud mouth.
- London and Kendrick - Picked up a win against the Tag Champions in a 6 man tag.
- Jesse and Festus - Another win helps this odd duo.
- Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch - The tag champion were on the losing end this week.
- D.H. Smith - The baby bulldog got an impressive win in his Raw debut.
- John Morrison - The Shaman of Sexy Did not have a good week.
- The Miz - ECW's Chick Magnet had an even worse week.
- Cody Rhodes - Picked up a win against Shelton Benjamin on RAW.
- Chuck Palumbo - In a WWE.com exclusive Chuck showed Dykstra The Full Throttle.
- Elijah Burke - Defeated Nunzio in a sprisingly competitive match.
- Balls Mahoney - With CM Punks help, Balls finally got another win on ECW.
Friday, October 26, 2007
The General's Cyber Sunday Predictions
Randy Orton vs HBK, Mr Kennedy or Jeff Hardy
CHALLENGER: HBK, not counting out Jeff Hardy due to all his fans(girls) however.
WINNER: Randy Orton
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Batista vs The Undertaker: Special Guest Referee Stone Cold, JBL, or Mick Foley
REFEREE: JBL, unlikely though because of Austin's fanbase. Don't want to see Austin return for this match.
WINNER: Batista is walking away with the title somehow even if it means by DQ or countout.
ECW World Title Match
CM Punk vs Big Daddy V, John Morrison, or The Miz
CHALLENGER: Morrison, but The Miz seems likely too because I see him as one of those guys with a big fanbase due to his MTV'ers.
WINNER: Morrison if he gets in, CM Punk is it's The Miz.
HHH vs Umaga: Street Fight, First Blood, or Steel Cage
MATCH: First Blood, yeah I know it's unlikely but I'd like to see it.
WINNER: HHH
Matt Hardy vs MVP: Boxing Match, Wrestling Match, or MMA Match
MATCH: MMA Match
WINNER: Matt Hardy
Rey Mysterio vs Finlay: Stretcher Match, No DQ Match, Shillelagh on a Pole Match
MATCH: Stretcher Match
WINNER: Finlay
Divas Halloween Costume Contest
WINNER: Apparently Lilian Gracia is in it and I'd like to say her due to the album stuff, but I'm going with Maria.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Devon's Cyber Sunday Predictions
Randy Orton vs HBK, Mr Kennedy or Jeff Hardy
CHALLENGER: HBK
WINNER: Randy Orton
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Batista vs The Undertaker: Special Guest Referee Stone Cold, JBL, or Mick Foley
REFEREE: Stone Cold will win, but Santino will pull some shit, and JBL will take over.
WINNER: Either Taker with an assist from JBL, or Batista by DQ.
ECW World Title Match
CM Punk vs Big Daddy V, John Morrison, or The Miz
CHALLENGER: John Morrison
WINNER: John Morrison
HHH vs Umaga: Street Fight, First Blood, or Steel Cage
MATCH: Steel Cage
WINNER: HHH
Matt Hardy vs MVP: Boxing Match, Wrestling Match, or MMA Match
MATCH: MMA Match
WINNER: MVP
Rey Mysterio vs Finlay: Stretcher Match, No DQ Match, Shillelagh on a Pole Match
MATCH: Stretcher Match
WINNER: Finlay
Divas Halloween Costume Contest
WINNER: Mickie James
DarkDefender85's Cyber Sunday Predictions
WWE Title Match
Randy Orton vs HBK, Mr Kennedy or Jeff Hardy
CHALLENGER: HBK
WINNER: Randy Orton
World Heavywieght Championship Match
Batista vs The Undertaker: Special Guest Referee Stone Cold, JBL, or Mick Foley
REFEREE: Stone Cold
WINNER: Batista
ECW World Title Match
CM Punk vs Big Daddy V, John Morrison, or The Miz
CHALLENGER: John Morrison
WINNER: John Morrison
HHH vs Umaga: Street Fight, First Blood, or Steel Cage
MATCH: Steel Cage
WINNER: HHH
Matt Hardy vs MVP: Boxing Match, Wrestling Match, or MMA Match
MATCH: MMA Match
WINNER: MVP
Rey Mysterio vs Finlay: Stretcher Match, No DQ Match, Shillelagh on a Pole Match
MATCH: Stretcher Match
WINNER: Rey Mysterio
Divas Halloween Costume Contest
WINNER: Mickie James
Kurt Angle suffers injury at Impact Taping.
Expect UWR to have more on this as it develops, and be sure to tune in to Impact tonight to see the match.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Matt Hardy Injuried
Source: The Wrestling Observer
Dave Meltzer is reporting that Matt Hardy suffered a 7 inch gash that required 35 stitches to lose last night in Kansas City at the TV tapings.
He was giving Rey Mysterio a splash mountain and Mysterio's knee brace caught him in the head. He was bleeding buckets and they had to stop the show to change the mat because of all the blood. At this point, his status for Cyber Sunday is uncertain.
10/26 Smackdown *SPOILERS*
Dark Match: Chuck Pulumbo def. Kenny Dykstra-both got good heat, pretty solid match.
SMACKDOWN
MVP Lounge with Hardy/Finlay/Rey-hyped the tag match
Kane def Mark Henry-I thought Kane was going to do the job, glad he won.
MVP/Hardy def. Finlay/Rey-good match. Finlay turns on rey so that MVP/Hardy can pick up the win. Matt does a impressive blade job
Divas Segment
*Just a note JBL was getting massive heat all night. during commercial breaks we would chant JBL SUCKS*
Jamie Noble hits on Vicky, she puts him in a match with....
Batista def. Noble in about a minute
Jesse/Festus def. Nobodies in a short match
Big Daddy V def. Miz and Morrison in a triple threat.
JBL does a great promo before he interviews Undertaker. This guy has still got it. Undertaker comes out. JBL gets chokeslamed. Batista comes out, talks crap to Undertaker and then spears him(or was it a spinebuster?) as Batista is leaving, Undertaker gets up.
Dark match main event: Batista/Rey def. Khali/Finlay
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Update: Candice Michelle's Injury on RAW
Further tests are currently being conducted to rule out any other possible injuries. Candice will be out of action 6-8 weeks.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Candice Michelle Injuried?
The following comes from WWE.com:
Candice Michelle was knocked out after falling from the top rope in her match against Women's Champion Beth Phoenix on Raw. She was rushed to the hospital where she will be evaluated for a possible shoulder injury. WWE.com will have more on Candice's condition Tuesday morning.
CHRIS JERICHO TO RETURN TONIGHT?!
Contrary to what Jericho would like us to believe, reliable sources confirm that the plan is for Jericho to return to WWE at Cyber Sunday. However, if USA Network President Bonnie Hammer has her way, Jericho will return on an episode of RAW before the Pay-Per-view.
Bonnie Hammer has been very outspoken to WWE management about RAW's declining ratings. She has made countless storyline suggestions to WWE's creative team, none of which have been used.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Exclusive: Armageddon Poster Revealed!
Pay-Per-View provider inDemand has released the promotional poster for the final pro wrestling PPV event of 2007 - WWE Armageddon.
Armageddon takes place on Sunday night, December 16th from the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The event is sponsored by the videogame "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare".
The poster features World Heavyweight Champion Batista standing tall with his belt in front of a destroyed city. If this poster is any indication, it looks like Batista will be successfully defending the title at Cyber Sunday and Survivor Series.
HUGE News for UFC: Brock Lesnar signed
During the UFC PPV tonight, former WWE champion and Wrestlemania XIX main eventer Brock Lesnar was seated in the front row. He was later interviewed by Joe Rogan and introduced as the latest signee for the Ultimate Fighting Championships.
Lesnar made his Mixed Martial Arts debut this past summer, defeating Min Soo Kim in only 1:09 of the first round on June 2, 2007 at the K-1 Dynamite USA show in Los Angeles. Lesnar easily took down Kim and pummeled him with strikes for the win. Lesnar, who is expected to fight in UFC's depleted heavyweight division (Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture announced he was leaving UFC last week) told Rogan he was "ready for war".
After a monster push that included several WWE title reigns and victories over The Rock, Hulk Hogan, Big Show and main eventing Wrestlemania in his first-ever appearance on the WWE's flagship PPV, Lesnar walked out of the company in 2004 to attempt an NFL career. When he was cut from the Minnesota Vikings training camp, Lesnar turned down an offer to play for the NFL's European division. He worked briefly for New Japan Pro Wrestling, including a short run as IWGP champion before starting to train in MMA.
Lesnar has not wrestled professionally in the United States since his WWE departure, but did have brief negotiations with TNA several months back. His last professional wrestling bout was a loss to his Wrestlemania XIX main event opponent Kurt Angle during the debut of Antonio Inoki's IGF promotion in Japan, unofficially losing the IWGP title he won in New Japan (and later vacated, although he kept possession of the title belt).
There was no announcement as to Lesnar's first UFC fight.
Credit: PWInsider
Saturday, October 20, 2007
DarkDefender85's Top 25
- Randy Orton: The WWE Champion in Still on Top after wrestling 3 matches on RAW.
- Umaga: Umaga Destroyed a Jobber in three seperated matches to prove a point to HHH
- Batista: Spearing JBL isnt going to help him in his upcoming match against the Deadman
- CM Punk: The ECW Champion picked up a win with Kane's help.
- HHH: Not wrestling on RAW moves The Game down 2 spots.
- Matt Hardy: The man that will not die picked up and impressive win with MVPs help.
- The Undertaker: Jamie Noble felt the cold hand of the Deadman on Smackdown.
- Kane: Helped CM Punk pick up a win on ECW.
- MVP: Helped his tag team partner pick up a win.
- Rey Mysterio: Showed Finlay he likes to fight as well.
- HBK: Was a superkick away from defeating Randy Orton, but Mr Kennedy had other plans.
- Jeff Hardy: He may be the Intercontinental Champion, but he is no match for Randy Orton.
- Mr. Kennedy: Did his best in a match with Orton on RAW.
- Finlay: The Fighting Irishman tired his best against Matt Hardy but came up short.
- Big Daddy V: Showed his not afraid on Kane on Smackdown.
- The Great Khali: The big man is having hard times since losing the World Title.
- Jesse and Festus: Defeated Elijah Burke and Nunzio on ECW.
- Chris Masters: Defeated Chuck Palumbo on Smackdown.
- John Morrison: Couldnt get in done in a Handicap Match on ECW.
- The Highlanders: Robbie picked up a win against Brian Kendrick.
- Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch: Not being on RAW hurts the Tag Team Champions.
- The Miz: Was Chokeslamed to Hell on ECW by Kane.
- Chuck Palumbo: A Loss to Masters wont keep this biker down.
- London and Kendrick: The high flying duo need to get their heads back in the game.
- Drew McEntyre: Dave Taylor newest ally got a Major win.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Kristal Marshall....YOU'RE FIRED!!!
Breaking News: Lex Luger suffers stroke!
We're told there was a major scare in his hotel room in San Francisco. Luger was in town for the huge fanfest this weekend.
The hospital will not confirm anymore details for us. There are different reports this evening on whether he had a heart attack or a stroke.
John Cena to be a Celebrity Apprentice?!
TMZ.com is reporting that former WWE Champion John Cena will take part in NBC’s upcoming Celebrity Apprentice series. The accuracy of the report is already being questioned as many close to the industry feel that Cena will be dedicated completely to rehabbing his torn pectoral muscle, not taking part in a reality series. Hopefully we will have further clarification on this later today.
According to TMZ.com, UFC fighter Tito Ortiz will also be part of the cast alongside Gene Simmons and Carol Alt.
Chris Masters Injuried?
A fan report from Christopher Dale says Chris Masters appeared to be injured at the 10/18 SmackDown/ECW show in Nottingham, England. Kane and The Undertaker were in a match with Finlay and Masters when Masters went down and had to be escorted to the back by officials. The last 5 minutes or so of the match was a Handicap match. We'll keep you updated on any details on Masters' injury.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
HBK & Vince Have Major Altercation
Source: PWTorch.com
Vince McMahon has a history of singling people out backstage and embarrassing them in front of other wrestlers. Last Monday when Shawn Michaels was the target of Vince's juvenile behavior, it blew up in Vince's face and left even Stephanie McMahon speechless.
Despite the fact that Shawn Michaels returned to WWE a month ahead of schedule, he still has heat with Vince. Shawn made it clear before he returned that he wants more control over his schedule. He won't be doing any overseas tours and will work a somewhat reduced schedule so he can spend more time with his family.
When Shawn showed up to RAW last Monday for the first time since his injury, Vince started "chewing him out" in front of the lockerroom. He made fun of Shawn's attitude and his clothing, among other things. To the surprise of everybody, HBK fired back at Vince and put him in his place. Shawn made it very clear to Vince in front of everybody that he won't be disrespected by anybody or treated like a rookie.
The wrestlers were shocked that somebody finally stood up to one of Vince's tirades. According to our source, nobody was more shocked than Stephanie McMahon. Witnesses were reportedly amused that Shawn humbled Vince in front of everybody. The McMahon's are not necessarily disliked by the roster but this definitely brought Vince down off his high horse.
Shawn and Vince have had a volatile relationship for well over a decade. There is no indication that this incident will have any ramifications on Shawn's WWE status.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Booker T Releases Statement Regarding Release!
As reported and confirmed by WWE earlier today, Booker T and Sharmell's release from World Wrestling Entertainment is effective October 27. These releases had been expected by some even before Booker's 60-day drug suspension from the company. It should also be noted that the decision was made by Booker and Sharmell to leave the company and not WWE.
Lic. Manuel R. Batista passed on a link to a statement by Booker T on his official website regarding his and Sharmell's release from WWE effective October 27:
Announcement
We want to begin by thanking the many wonderful WWE fans that we have had the privilege of entertaining over the last eight years. Sharmell and I have enjoyed the opportunity to put smiles on your faces night after night. We also want to thank everyone in the wrestling community for their support of our very own P.W.A. (Pro Wrestling Alliance). The dream of bringing professional wrestling back to my home town of Houston, Texas is coming to fruition, and we have you to thank for it.
I want to address something that has been on my mind for quite some time now in regards to my recent suspension from WWE. I want to state for the record that I was not taking any illegal substance, or anything outside of my physician's care, and that the suspension was unwarranted. However, rather than fight the suspension or publicly voice my discontent, I used this recent hiatus to rest, work with the P.W.A., and reflect on the direction of my career as a professional wrestler. I also, for the record, have never at any time ordered anything from "Signature Pharmacy". This allegation is upsetting, and the careless and slanderous reporting of this matter is currently being addressed by my legal counsel.
I would like to also address any possible rumors or misinformation regarding our release from WWE. I had been unhappy for quite some time with the direction that the Company was going in. In fact, I asked for my release back in July for that very reason. However, after further contemplation, I decided to continue on with WWE because of my passion for this industry and my desire to entertain the fans. Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that my unhappiness with my work environment was beginning to take a great toll on other aspects of my life. I knew that it was time to make some extremely tough decisions. Therefore, in the interest of my mental, physical, and spiritual well being, I along with my wife, asked for our release from World Wrestling Entertainment for the second time within months. We were graciously granted our release and we have since amicably parted ways. While the business relationship between ourselves and the WWE has ended, we will continue to be involved in Professional Wrestling. We hope that our loyal fans will follow us as we make this transition.
Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, and we will see you soon!
Booker T. and Sharmell
TNA Impact *SPOILERS* For This Week
(2) Awesome Kong d. Talia Madison.
- Kurt Angle argued with Kevin Nash backstage. He said Nash cost him the title. Nash grabbed Angle around the throat and pushed him up against the wall.
(3) Frankie "The Future" Kazarian d. Lance Hoyt in the Fight for the Right tournament.
(4) Abyss d. Glen Gilberti.
- Black Reign attacked Abyss and put Misty the rat on him.
(5) Christian Cage d. Samoa Joe when Tomko and AJ Styles got involved in the match.
- Robert Roode attacked Samoa Joe with a chair.
Breaking News: Daivari Released!
The following is the official statement from WWE.com:
WWE has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Shawn Daivari. We wish Daivari the best in all his future endeavors.
ECW & Smackdown Teaming Together?
WWE.com has learned that several meetings have taken place between Acting SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero and ECW General Manager Armando Estrada that, if ratified, would allow SmackDown and ECW Superstars to compete on Tuesday and Friday nights.
While nothing is signed as of yet, locker room sources say that this open door agreement between Vickie and Estrada will be discussed tonight, live on ECW on Sci Fi. No further details have been released, and when pressed for more information, Estrada was tight-lipped (a rarity in its own right).
“I have no news for you right now,” said Estrada. “But tonight on ECW on Sci Fi (10/9 CT), I will give some insight into these meetings.”
HUGE NEWS! WWE RELEASES BOOKER T!!
WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Booker T and WWE Diva Sharmell as of October 27. We wish both Booker & Sharmell the best in all their future endeavors.
WOW!! That's huge!! TNA here he comes???
Breaking Report on TNA Champ Retiring!
- TNA World Champion Sting has been telling people that he will be retiring at the end of this year.
Some people within TNA believe Sting has been using the retirement card as a way to get a raise from the company. Dixie Carter wants to keep Sting around TNA, even though Jeff Jarrett wasn't big on re-signing Sting last year.
Sting has a very nice contract with TNA, as he doesn't have to work the house shows or international dates and still receives premium pay.
Monday, October 15, 2007
The final two matches for Cyber Sunday have been announced. One match is Matt Hardy vs MVP in your choice of a Boxing Match, a Wrestling Match, or a Mixed Martial Arts Match. The other is Rey Mysterio vs Finlay in a No DQ match, A Stretcher Match, or a Shilayly on a Pole match.
Umaga vs HHH @ Cyber Sunday
"The Game" HHH will once again face "The Samoan Bulldozer" Umaga, but this time you will be able to choose what kinda match they face off in. The three types of matches that you can choose from are Street Fight, First Blood, and Steel Cage.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
TNA Bound for Glory Results - New Champions!
The pay per view starts off with a video package that talks about how everyone has dreams and how they inspire us to achieve. It is a package that talks about being the next Hulk Hogan or immortal icon in the industry. They are bound by hope and bound by conquest. They come tonight for the dream. It is not for the collective whole, it is about the individual. Kurt Angle will try to prove that he is the greatest living wrestler on the planet. The icon known as Sting will try to prove to his peers that he can get to the lofty place on the mountain top. A.J. Styles wants to establish himself as the fastest rising star of the millennium. Abyss will try to reclaim his standing as the best big man in the business. Christian Cage wants to show that his two years in TNA have increased his legend. Samoa Joe wants to prove that there is no one better and no one more dominant than him. Some will rise, but many will falter. Bound by desire, Bound for Glory any one of them can.
We are live from the Gwinnett Center outside of Atlanta, Georgia and your announcers are Mike Tenay and Don West.
The Ultimate X cables are up in the ring as Mike Tenay talks about the four title matches on tonight’s pay per view. We have some pyro as Mike talks about some of the matches.
Ultimate X Match
Triple X vs. Latin American Exchange
Elix Skipper starts climbing the structure with Senshi as the bell rings. LAX yanks them down. Homicide starts by delivering a spin kick in the ring to Skipper. Outside Hernandez and Senshi are battling.
Inside the ring Hernandez shoulderblocks Skipper. Homicide catapults a fallen Skipper into the arms of Hernandez who then quickly tosses him overhead with a release suplex. Senshi hits a suplex on Homicide, and then sends him to the ropes. Skipper hits a DDT on Homicide.
Hernandez then tosses Senshi overhead. Skipper climbs the structure and tries to grab the X. Hernandez pulls him down and hits an over the shoulder backbreaker. Homicide climbs the structure and crawls to the X. Senshi quickly leaps to the ropes and kicks the back of Homicide. Hernandez yanks down Senshi.
Senshi lands a kick to the side of the face of Hernandez. Skipper inside the ring is working on Homicide. Senshi now applies a Dragon sleeper on Hernandez across the ropes. Skipper hits a snap suplex in the center of the ring on Homicide. Hernandez now tries to go after Skipper but Senshi gets involved and delivers punches to Hernandez, then bounces off the ropes and charges Hernandez who Pounces him to the outside of the ring. Homicide then goes coast to coast and hits a suicide dive plancha through the ropes onto Senshi.
Hernandez tosses Skipper across the ring again. Hernandez climbs the structure and maneuvers toward the X. He his just dangling in front of the X. Skipper climbs the ropes and hits a missile dropkick on Hernandez to knock him off. Senshi climbs and swings toward the X. Hernandez yanks him down and hits a sit down powerbomb.
Climbing to the top of the structure, Elix Skipper stands atop it and hits a flying cross body onto Hernandez in the ring!!!
Homicide now climbs the structure to the cable. He wraps his feet over the ropes and crawls. Elix climbs after him with his legs hung up. Homicide wraps his arm around the neck of Skipper and he hits a Neckbreaker from the crossed ropes.
Homicide climbs the structure now, Senshi after him throwing punches to take him down. Homicide sets up for a Gringo Killa on the top ropes. Senshi breaks free with elbows to the back of the neck. Homicide gets tied up in a tree of woe and Senshi stands on the turnbuckle directly above him. Senshi then hits a Warriors Way.
Hernandez hits another Krackerjack on Senshi. Hernandez calls for a plancha. Skipper gets involved and kicks him as he runs toward the ropes. Hernandez then kicks Skipper and hits a Border Toss from the inside of the ring to the outside floor onto Homicide and Senshi.
With the ring empty Hernandez climbs to the center of the cross-crossed ropes and yanks down the X to win the match.
Winners: Latin American Exchange
Earlier Today:
They show Kurt Angle dressed up arriving at the building with the TNA title belt. Angle arrives at 5:14, and Karen arrived at 5:40. Kevin Nash is shown arriving afterwards as well.
Backstage:
Crystal is with Christian Cage, A.J. Styles, and Tomko. Crystal asks Styles and Tomko about their match and Christian interrupts. He tells Tomko not to be rude. Christian talks about the Fight for the Right Match with a bunch of guys who wish they were Christian Cage and knew how to win like him. Christian wants to know why he is not the Number One Contender. He asks A.J. and A.J. says that it is because of Samoa Joe. Christian says that he is sick and tired of Samoa Joe ruining things for him. Christian says that he will continue to stay never pinned and never submitted. Christian tells Matt Morgan that he is not in the mood tonight. Christian says that after his victory, he is going to find a way to get into the tournament.
Crystal reminds A.J. that he can win the title in his home town. A.J. says that he is jacked and he is happy to be in his backyard. A.J. thanks his parents for the body. Tomko takes the mic and he tells Team Pacman that the fairy tale and charade ends because it is Tomko’s world. He says that he is going to put Pacman Jones’s face through the match. Tomko reminds A.J. that A.J. does not want to let him down tonight.
Fight For The Right Reverse Battle Royal
Jimmy Rave, Lance Hoyt, Havoc, Shark Boy, Petey Williams, Kaz, Motor City Machine Guns, Sonjay Dutt, Voodoo Kin Mafia, James Storm, Eric Young, Robert Roode, Chris Harris, Junior Fatu
Bell rings and Junior Fatu gets in the ring first. Wrestlers start battling on the apron now. Kaz climbs the ropes with Robert Roode and hits the Flux Capacitor on the top rope to the ring. Alex Shelley gets in the ring. Eric Young climbs ropes a d Lance Hoyt goes to slam him off, but instead falls backward and Young falls inside the ring. Lance Hoyt gets in the ring. James Storm leaps in the ring last and is the 8th man.
Once all eight men are in the ring the bell rings and Eric Young eliminates James Storm. Young hands Junior Fatu a beer and Fatu pours it out and turns his back on Young. Fatu double clotheslines the Motor City Machine Guns. He Chokeslams Robert Roode and Irish Whips four men lined up in the corner and then charges and crashes into them.
Young is down in the corner and he pulls Hoyt in front of him. Fatu hits a Stink Face on Hoyt. Hoyt up and he hits a big boot on Fatu. Kaz then hits a big drop kick on Fatu. Roode clotheslines Fatu, attempting to get him over the top rope. Now everyone in the ring tries to eliminate Fatu, when the Shelley drops to his knees allowing Sabin to Springboard off of him and dropkick Fatu out of the ring to elimination. Kaz gets choke slammed by Hoyt.
Inside the ring now Sabin hits a Guillotine Legdrop on Roode. Sabin then gets eliminated.
Kaz and Roode both get tossed over the top rope but both skin the cat. Roode chokeslams Kaz from the apron to the floor. Kaz is eliminated. Hoyt climbs the ropes, when Roode shoves him off to the outside, eliminating him. Alex Shelley climbs the ropes and Shelley charges at him .Roode hip tosses Young into Shelley who gets knocked to the outside mat and to elimination. Roode and Young are the final two left. The bell rings as the one on one match begins.
Roode pushes Young and Young punches Roode. Roode and Young exchange punches but Roode gets his boot up for the charge. Young with a cross body on a belly-to-back attempt. Roode puts Young on the top turnbuckle and connects with a forearm to the back. Young with an elbow and Roode is knocked off the turnbuckles. Young misses a moonsault. Roode with a kick and the Payoff attempt but Young with an inside cradle for the victory in about twelve minutes and Roode is the number two seed.
Winner: Eric Young
Backstage:
Crystal is with Team Pacman and she asks them if they are ready. Killings says that they were born ready. They are here to defend their tag titles. He says that Styles and Tomko are great wrestlers, but they are better, badder, and they have home field advantage. Killings says that he has an announcement. Team Pacman is about readjustments. There is a fill in for tonight. That man will make his debut tonight. His name is Consequences Creed.
Jones wonders where A.J. Styles is from. He says that when you talk about the streets and how to be a champion, you are talking about Pacman Jones. Tonight, they better buckle up because they are going to take them on a ride.
Backstage:
Kurt and Karen Angle are arguing in the hall and Kurt wants to know what the big deal is about slapping a kid. Karen says that Kurt is unreasonable. He is the one who made it personal and put their family in jeopardy by making it personal. Kurt says that he has Sting exactly where he wants her. Kurt tells Karen to get out of her face.
TNA Tag-Team Championship Match
Team PacMan vs. AJ Styles & Tomko
Team Pacman bring a new team member to the ring, Rasheed Lucius Creed, who is sporting The Apollo Creed outfit from the Rocky movies.
Creed locks up with AJ in an arm wringer. Standing switch and another. Side headlock on Styles, who reverses with a side takedown into an arm wringer. AJ charges Creed and kicks off of him into a backflip and lands on his back then hits a headscissors out of a tip up.
Creed hits a flying punch on Styles in the corner and gets a two count. AJ tags in Tomko. Creed punches Tomko but it does not phase him. Creed drops back and tags in Killings.
Killings climbs the ropes and hits a missile dropkick, then goes rope to rope and hits a spinning shoulderblock. Killings ducks a clothesline with a split then hits a back kick. Creed tagged in and he catches a big boot to the face by Tomko. Styles tagged in.
Styles hits a big dropkick and applies a side headlock. Creed and Styles exchange punches. Styles falls to his knees. Creed steps onto AJ’s back and drops an elbow on him after springing off the back. Killings in now.
Styles hits a Pelle on Killings. Both men down and AJ is crawling to his corner, tagging Tomko. All four men are in now. Creed and AJ battling. Creed hits an overhead release suplex on Styles into the turnbuckle. Tomko hoists up Creed over his head and hits a Fallaway Slam.
Killings and Creed outside the ring now and AJ hits a springboard backflip to the outside onto Team Pacman. Pacman Jones now on the apron. He pulls out a wad of cash. AJ takes it out of his hand and tosses it in the air. Killings rolls up Styles, but Earl Hebner starts picking up the money instead of counting (AHAHA). AJ in now with Styles who hit a corkscrew double team slam and score the pinfall for the victory.
Winners and NEW Tag Team Champions: AJ Styles & Tomko
Backstage:
Jeremy Borash is in the back with Karen Angle and Jeremy asks Karen if she knows what happens if Kurt loses. Karen says that she is aware and Kurt will not lose. Kevin Nash is in the locker room with Angel Williams and Karen tells Angel to leave. Karen wants Nash to talk to Kurt. Kevin says that Angle is more stubborn than Scott Hall. Karen cannot believe that Kevin will not talk to him. Karen says that they are both going to lose their meal ticket if Kurt loses. Karen wonders if Kevin is going to be wrestling again. Kevin says that he will talk to Kurt one more time. Kevin comments on Karen being a buzzkill between him and Angel.
TNA X-Division Championship Match
Jay Lethal (c) vs. Christopher Daniels
The bell rings and the two go right to work. Lethal slides through Daniels legs to the outside then leaps to the apron and into a hurricanrana on Daniels. Daniels falls to the outside of the ring and Lethal immediately follows with a Suicide Dive to the outside onto Daniels.
Lethal brings him back in the ring and covers Daniels but only gets two. He clotheslines Daniels over the top rope now and planchas to the outside on top of him. Back inside the ring and Daniels hits a big back body drop on Lethal and then starts to work the crowd a bit rather than capitalizing.
Daniels scoop slams Lethal and then hits a springboard backflip off the ropes onto Lethal. He picks up Lethal over his shoulders, who wriggles free and rolls up Daniels for a two count. Daniels sends him to the ropes and hits a back dropkick to the face of Lethal.
Daniels picks up Lethal by the hair and clocks him across the back a few times. Lethal hits a flying headscissors on Daniels then hits a few consecutive running elbow smashes and leaps over the ropes with Daniel’s head in hand and executes a running bulldog across the top ropes. Lethal hits a suplex with a bridge and a two count.
Lethal picks up Daniels in a modified suplex/faceplant and floats into a cover for a two count. Daniels now hits the BME and only gets a 2.99 count!
Daniels was going for Last Rites but Lethal reverses out with a snap mare takeover. Lethal hits a Full Nelson release suplex on Daniels and both men are down.
Lethal on the top rope and Daniels tries a top rope hurricanrada but Lethal holds on and Daniels hits the mat. Lethal goes for the Flying Elbow Drop, and Daniels just rolls out in the knick of time. Only a two count for Daniels on a roll up attempt. Lethal hit a Lethal Combination from the top ropes on Daniels and scores the pinfall
Winner: Jay Lethal
Backstage:
Crystal is with the Steiners and Scott tells Team 3D that they are out of their minds to come to Atlanta and to have a tables match. He tells them that they are going to be taking splinters out of their fat a**es and Scott focuses on that phrase. Rick says that this is the dog pound.
Best Out of 3 Falls Tables Match
The Steiners vs. Team 3D
The match starts abruptly with Steiners attacking Team 3D. Scott battles Brother Ray all up the aisle. Rick battles D-Von in the ring. Scott hits a one-arm suplex on Brother Ray. Team 3D starts up the aisle threatening to leave when the Steiners come up after them.
Rick and Ray are battling near the crowd. Rick clocks him with a trashcan. Scott now brings D-Von over into the crowd and the Steiners switch. Rick now beating on D-Von and Scott on Ray.
Back into the ring with the Steiners in full control and a table is set up. Suddenly Team 3D set up Rick Steiner and 3D him through the table. Team 3D goes up one to nothing.
Another table is set up now and they are setting up a top rope Powerbomb on Scott Steiner who battles out and punches Brother Ray in the crotch and smashes D-Von out of the ring. Scott climbs the ropes and hits a top rope Frankensteiner on Brother Ray through the table. We are tied one to one.
Brother D-Von now flies in with a flying headbutt but misses as Scott Steiner rolls away.
Team 3D sets up another table now and places Scott Steiner on it but the table collapses, but that does not count as going through the table. Brother Ray sets up the chair across the throat of Steiner and D-Von climbs the ropes with another chair. The Motor City Machine Guns run in to make the save allowing Scott Steiner to get free. Brother Ray grabs a chair and D-Von swings at Scott Steiner who ducks and he instead connects with Brother Ray. This opening allows the Steiners to his the Top Rope Bulldog on D-Von through the table to take the match.
Winners: The Steiners Bros
Backstage:
Jeremy Borash is with some of the women in the Gauntlet Match. Jeremy is with the four new women who did not wrestle on Impact. ODB takes the mic from Jeremy and she says that she is going to be the first Knockouts Champ. ODB says that Shelly Martinez is advertising. ODB says that Talia Madison knows what she is. ODB says that she has no idea who the other one is. Angel Williams yells at ODB and the other three women yell at ODB as she leaves. The other women leave and Jeremy says that the interview is not over. Jeremy turns around and sees Amazing Kong. He says that the interview is over.
TNA Knockout Championship Ten Woman Gauntlet
The first competitor is Ms. Brooks. Jackie Moore is introduced next. The bell rings and the two battle. Shelley Martinez is introduced next.
Shelley hits a few punches on Jackie until the next competitor is announced. Awesome Kong is introduced next.
Kong’s intro takes up the entire minute until ODB is introduced next. Jackie eliminates Miss Brooks and Shelley Martinez. Kong hits a double underhook face plant and then tosses out Jackie Moore.
Christy Hemme is eliminated. Kong picks up Kim above her head and Kim wraps her in a headscissors and nears the ropes. She motions to the other girls to come over and help her out as she starts to hurricanrada Kong over the top ropes. The ODB and Angel Williams then push her out of the ring eliminating her. Thalia Madison is introduced next.
Roxxi Laveaux is introduced last. Angel Williams gets eliminated. In the ring Roxxi is on ODB and Madison is on Kim. Madison in the corner and gets the boot as Kim charges, and Madison gets tossed over the ropes by Gail Kim. Roxxi Laveau eliminates ODB. The bell rings and the singles match is on between Roxxi and Gail Kim. Kim applies a headscissors octopus stretch.
Roxxi picks up Kim for a powerbomb but instead Kim floats over and gets a two count. Kim charges Laveaux and leaps for a hurricanrada but reversed into a powerbomb and Laveaux bridges and gets a two count. Laveaux takes a swing at Kim who ducks, and then hits Novacain and scores the pinfall for the victory.
Winner And First Ever TNA Knockout Champion: Gail Kim
Backstage:
Jeremy Borash is in Kurt Angle’s locker room with Kevin Nash. Nash says that he knows that Angle’s mind is set on what he is going to do. Nash says that he can schmooze with Sting and says that Kurt lost his mind and apologize for what he did to Sting’s son. Kurt wonders if Nash is a p***y. He says that Nash lost his edge. Kurt says that Sting needs to apologize for slapping Karen. Nash says that he is not going to have Kurt’s back tonight. He says that he is not going to mess with Sting. Angle laughs at the suggestion that Nash is going to have his back and wonders if Nash can get in a ring. He tells Nash to get a ticket and watch like the rest of the fans. Nash yells at Angle and says that if he loses, he loses everything. Angle says that he is going to take a big, nasty, Nash.
Samoa Joe vs. Christian Cage
(Matt Morgan will be the special enforcer)
The bell rings and Samoa Joe goes outside and stares down Matt Morgan. They circle the ring and lock up, Cage with a standing switch. Joe and sends Cage to the corner and facewashes Cage a few times. Cage gets to his fate and sends Samoa Joe in to the corner who suddenly leaps off the ropes and hits a flying kick and then delivers kicks to a downed Cage.
Cage tries to climb the ropes and Joe catches him and hits a dropkick while Cage is hung up in the tree of woe.
Cage climbs the ropes and leaps onto Joe on the outside of the ring now. Joe then gets in the ring quickly and goes coast to coast and hits a suicide dive onto Cage. Joe Cage is in a folding chair leaning up against the fan barricade, dazed. Joe charges and hits a running facewash. Cage then hits a DDT on Joe onto the concrete floor.
Back inside the ring now and Samoa Joe throws punches at Cage. Who reverses with a few of his own and then applies some headscissors on the floor. Cage gets tossed to the ring apron by Joe. Cage tries to springboard in when while he’s mid leap, Samoa Joe hits a Pelle kick. Cage falls outside and backs into Matt Morgan who tells him to get back in. Joe then hits a suicide dive to the outside onto Cage and we go back inside the ring, as Joe delivers multiple clotheslines.
Joe calls for a lariat and hits a HUGE clothesline on Cage who flips backward upon impact. Joe goes for a powerbomb and hoists upward and hits snake eyes powerbomb into the turnbuckle. Joe then hits the running big boot and hits a back plant. Cage then trips up Joe and schoolboys him, two count. Joe rolls through and applies a Rear no Choke. Cage rolls backward to get out of it. Joe then hits a snap powerbomb.
Both men are on the ropes now battling. Joe Headbutts Cage and Cage falls to the outside floor and Joe falls to the inside ring mat. Tomko now makes his way out to the ring as a distraction to Matt Morgan. They then exchange blows. AJ Styles now runs down and tries a plancha but Morgan yanks his foot down as he does it. Tomko and AJ then get chased to the back by Morgan. Back inside the ring now, Cage hits Joe with a low blow and hits the Unprettier for a two!
Cage now applies a Rear no Choke on Joe. Joe gets to his feet with Cage on his back and backs into the corner. Joe then hits a Pelle kick followed by a Muscle Buster. Joe drags Cage to the middle of the ring and applies the Rear no Choke. Cage taps.
Winner: Samoa Joe
Backstage:
We go to the back where Jeremy Borash is with Kevin Nash and Jeremy asks Nash if he wants to do it. Nash stops to talk to Sting. He says that this is just a wrestling match at the end of the day. What Kurt did was wrong. Sting says that it went to far when he laid his hands on his son. Sting says that this is about respect and that is something that Angle does not know. Sting wants to know why Nash is protecting Angle. Nash says that Angle is all that he has. Sting is in the main event and this is the closest that he is going to get to the game. Sting says that he is sorry but Game Over.
Monster's Ball
Abyss vs. Rhino vs. Raven vs. Black Reign
Raven introduced first, followed by Reign, Rhino next and he charges the ring and starts going to work. Abyss is introduced last and we have a bell.
Rhino tosses in a shopping cart and then clocks Black Reign with a trash can lid. He gets inside the ring and Raven attacks him from behind. Rhino clocks Raven with a trash can now. Rhino sets up the trashcan in between the legs of Black Reign and then hits it with a golf club.
Abyss and Rhino brawl in the middle of the ring now until Rhino clotheslines Abyss over the rope. Rhino walks up the ramp and charges at Abyss who is on the edge of the stage, dazed. Abyss moves at the last second and Rhino goes through a wall and off the stage, to the floor.
Raven and Black Reign battle up into the stands. Raven climbs the Balcony which has two tables set up below with Abyss on it. Raven leaps and hits an elbow drop on Abyss through the table. Black Reign picks up Abyss and walks him back to the ring and covers him.
Only a two count. Reign sets up Raven in the corner for a Shatttered Dreams Kick and hits it. Reign hits a Pedigree on Abyss and gets a two count. Rhino in and he Gores Reign. Raven in now and he empties out a bag of thumbtacks. James Mitchell comes out to the ring and brings another bag filled with something. Raven empties it out and its broken glass.
Abyss quickly grabs Raven and hits a Black Hole Slam on Raven onto the glass and tacks and then scores the pinfall for the victory.
Winner: Abyss
We see a video package for the Heavyweight Title Match since the main event is next.
TNA Championship Match
Kurt Angle (c) vs. Sting
We have the official main event introductions.
The bell rings and the two face off, and lock up. Sting backs Angle into the ropes. We break. Rear waist lock on Angle and a break. Top wrist lock by Angle, reversed by Sting into one of his own. Sting works the arm until Angle gets to the rope.
We break and lock up again. Angle with a side headlock. Sting whips Angle to the ropes and Angle shoulderblocks him. Sting then arm drags Angle and he falls outside of the ring.
Angle kicks Sting in the gut and chops him. Sting climbs Angle in the corner now and pummels him with ten punches. Angle goes to the ropes and Sting tries a dropkick but Angle hangs onto the ropes as he bounces off. Sting leaps and dropkicks nothing but air. Angle gets clotheslined over the top ropes and to the outside now.
Sting takes Angle back inside now and he charges Sting in the corner who moves and then he hits a German Suplex on Angle. Both men are down. Angle slams Sting and uppercuts him in the jaw.
Angle suplexes Sting and now wraps the legs around the waist of Sting for a submission. Angle then applies a rear chinlock.
Sting gets up and double clotheslines with Angle. Sting and Angle exchange punches now in the middle of the ring. Sting clotheslines Angle a few times in a row, but Angle battles back with fury and charges Sting who hits a Spinebuster on Angle.
Sting climbs the ropes and Angle charges quickly after him springing to the top and hitting an underhook suplex for a two count. Angle goes for an Olympic Slam and Sting rolls through for a two count. Angle hits a German and hangs on, then hits a second. Then hits a third, and releases.
Angle applies an Ankle Lock on Sting now, but Sting rolls through and turns it into a Scorpion Death Lock!
Karen Angle hits the ring and gets on the apron, distracting Sting and the referee. Kevin Nash comes out and clotheslined Sting. Angle hits an Olympic Slam. Angle calling for a referee to come back and he does now. 1…2….KICK OUT!
Nash remains at ringside. Angle sits Sting on the top rope and sets up for a belly-to-belly superplex. Sting knocks him off and flies but Angle gets the knees up and drive them into the ribs of Sting. Sting gets a two count. Angle picks up Sting and front slams him and then climbs the ropes. Angle hits a forward 360 splash and gets a two count. Angle then applies the Ankle Lock. Sting rolls forward and sends Angle into Kevin Nash who is standing on the outside. Sting hits a Scorpion Death Drop and there is no referee. Another referee comes out and counts for Sting. 1….2…. Nash yanks the referee out of the ring. Nash comes into the ring, and helps Angle double team Sting, but Sting recovers until a low blow by Angle. Angle tried to hit Sting with the bat, but Sting blocked it and used it on Angle and Nash. Death drop by Sting and still wins at 18:27 by covering a bloody Angle to win the TNA world title. A bloody Sting holds up the TNA world title belt.
DarkDefender85's Top 25
- Randy Orton - Becoming a 2 Time WWE Champion in One Night Would Make Anyone #1
- HHH - The Game Picked Up an 11th Title Reign, But Then Fumbled The Ball
- Umaga - He May Have Lost to HHH at No Mercy, but He Showed No Mercy on Raw.
- Batista - Retained His Title in The Punjabi Prison Match With a Spiderman Leap.
- The Undertaker - Pick up a Win on Smackdown and become the #1 contender
- Matt Hardy - Puked on MVP to win another contest but lost to the B.O.D.
- MVP - Got Puked On and Lost to the B.O.D.
- CM Punk - Got a DQ win over Big Daddy V but Lost to the returning Morrison
- Kane - Won a tag match with his brother The Undertaker
- The Great Khali - Lost a World Title match, but destroyed Jamie Noble
- Jeff Hardy - Defeated Mr Kennedy on RAW
- Mr. Kennedy - Put on a Clinic with Jeff Hardy
- Rey Mysterio - Put on a Great match with Finlay at No Mercy
- Cade & Murdoch - Got a win in a 6 man tag.
- Finlay - Destroyed Rey Mysterio at No Mercy
- John Morrison - Defeated injuried ECW Champion Punk in a non-title match
- Big Daddy V - Destroyed CM Punk and Tommy Dreamer.
- Chuck Palumbo - Defeated Chris Masters on Smackdown
- The Miz - Defeated Balls Mahoney
- London and Kendrick - Didnt have the best week, but showed what they can do
- Jesse and Festus - Picked up another win on Smackdown
- Snitsky - Defeated Val Venis on RAW
- HBK - Returned with A Vengence and with some Sweet Chin Music for Orton
- The Highlanders - Defeated London and Kendrick, but with help from the ring ropes.
- Kevin Throne - Picked up another win on ECW.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
World Heavyweight Title Match @ Cyber Sunday Announced
This match is going to be a tough one to call, but I have a feeling that this match is going to end in a DQ or Countout finish. I really dont see one one going over on this night.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Breaking News: UFC's Randy Couture Retires!
Source: Yahoo! Sports
In a story that has shocked the mixed martial arts world, UFC Heavyweight Champion and commentator Randy "The Natural" Couture has announced his retirement, surrendered his championship title and several all ties with the company.
Here are the details from Yahoo! Sports columnist Kevin Iole:
- Sean O'Heir, the spokesman of Couture's company "Xtreme Couture MMA", said Thursday that the UFC Hall of Famer had vacated his championship and resigned as an analyst on UFC television broadcasts.
- O'Heir said Couture was hoping for a fight to be made against Fedor Emelianenko, who is the top-ranked mixed martial artist in the Yahoo! Sports poll. Reports surfaced Tuesday that Emelianenko had signed with a new promoter, M-1.
- Regarding the realization that Couture's dream match with Fedor is now more unlikely than ever, O'Heir said "[Randy] was disappointed when he couldn't get a fight with Fedor. That would have been his legacy fight."
WWE Releases Teddy Hart!
While we do not have immediate details on his release nor an official confirmation from WWE, the behavior of Teddy Hart has been a problem in the past. All reports had indicated that things were going well for Hart and that he was slated to be called up. We will post more details as soon as they become available.
source: PWInsider.com
To update you guys on an earlier report, the word going around today is that Teddy Hart was indeed by let go by World Wrestling Entertainment. Details regarding his departure haven't come out yet though.
Furthermore, due to Hart's departure from the company, it appears as though that the planned New Generation Hart Foundation angle has been scrapped as well. Seeing how he's the only person with the last name Hart, he was the main person needed for them to do the faction.
As late as last week, plans were in place for Hart, Nattie Neidhart, Harry Smith and Ted DiBiase Jr. to debut in WWE next month as the new Hart Foundation. They were going to work some house shows next month, and more than likely be called up to the main roster. What with Hart's departure, it looks like it's back to the drawing board for Neidhart, Smith and DiBiase Jr
WWE: New Hart Foundation targets HBK?
It’s being reported now that the current plan is for them to start up around November, as they’re booked for the November 6th taping of Smackdown. The talk right now is for them to make their pay per view debut at Survivor Series and attack Shawn Michaels. However, there’s a chance of it not happening as well due to lack of experience and Teddy Hart’s immaturity issues.
Of course, another issue to think about is that right now, they are currently booked for the Smackdown brand and Shawn Michaels is on the RAW brand. Anything can happen from now until then, such as the Smackdown taping appearance being canceled and of course, HBK being moved over to Smackdown right before or even sometime after this Survivor Series attack takes place. Personally, I wouldn’t mind seeing this all happen (except I wouldn't want HBK on the Smackdown brand) but in my opinion it should be done sometime down the road when the group does have more experience. It makes sense for the Hart Foundation to want to attack HBK, probably makes more sense than any other storyline WWE could do due to the real life issues but unless both sides are completely for it and are mature about it, as well as having all the Hart Foundation members actually being READY for it, I don’t want it to take place. Perhaps what they should do is debut on Smackdown and always talk about a “mission” they need to accomplish and how they need to work hard on Smackdown in order to get to that mission. Of course, that would be, get drafted over to Raw eventually and THEN take the opportunity to seek out revenge. That is, however, just my opinion of this rumor.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
ECW Title Match @ Cyber Sunday Announced
World Wrestling Entertainment has announced another match for this month’s WWE Cyber Sunday PPV. CM Punk will be defending his ECW Championship against the fans choice of Big Daddy V or The Miz or John Morrison.
Its pretty much a 100% guarantee that John Morrison will be facing CM Punk and will be walking away with the ECW Title. CM Punk was just supposed to be a place holder until John Morrison got back from suspension and with the ECW ratings not getting any better, you can bet Vince is blaming CM Punk for that, and not the shitty storylines he allows on ECW programming.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Ric Flair sues Car Dealership!
The lawsuit goes on to say that the company approached Flair earlier this year about a deal to use his name and likeness in advertising, but an agreement was never reached -- and Flair never agreed to have his name or image used. Flair is now asking for the dealership to pull the ads and is seeking unspecified damages.
Timothy St. Clair, a lawyer for dealership, tells reporters, "The complaint was just filed Thursday and we are reviewing it and we will respond on the merits in the lawsuit."
Cyber Sunday Mainevent Changed!
WWE fans have the chance to decide who Randy Orton will defend his newly won title against. The choices are Shawn Michaels, Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy and Mr. Kennedy.
WWE Cyber Sunday takes place Sunday night October 28th from Washington, D.C.
More on the Pending Return of Chris Jericho to the WWE.
Here's what Chris Jericho said about returning to WWE:
You never know. I did it before and I can do it again. I've been gone for two years and that's a lifetime in wrestling. I seem to be caught in a controversial buzz at the moment. I'm a little confused as there's a lot of speculation but as always in these situations I'm the last to know.
These stories seem to swim around every three to four months since I left WWE. It's good to know fans are bringing my name up - there's nothing wrong with people talking about Chris Jericho. I always said if I were to go back I would only go if I could make a difference and be better than ever.
I don't have to come back at all, certainly not financially. I want to have some fun, be different and be better. I walked away on my own terms, so it's good to see I still have as much leeway two years later.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
WWE No Mercy Recap, Review, and Thoughts by RV
Orton vs HHH Part 1.
Groaned big time, yaa hoo HHH title reign again woop de fuckin do, but I knew the night was far from over so I stayed optimistic.
Kennedy Cade and Murdoch vs Jeff Hardy Kendrick and London.
Bagh. Kennedy kicks ass but WWE fuckin threw him away. Way to go WWE. Jeff Hardy is fat. And you can obviously tell his high flying days are over. Ho hum match.
CM Punk vs Big Daddy V.
CM Punk is the most overrated fuckass out of the bunch. Why are so many people going crazy over him? He has a fucking Pepsi tattoo for gods sake. And V needs a fucking bra to support those extra large deep dish pizza tits.
Matt Hardy vs MVP Pizza Eating Contest
Re. Tard. Ed.
HHH vs Umaga.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Rey Mysterio vs Finlay.
Interesting finish but having a no contest ending at something I paid 40 bucks to watch is fucking stupid.
Beth Phoenix vs Candice.
Beth Phoenix looks like Chyna and Molly Holly had a baby.
Batista vs Khali.
Holy fucking shit talk about boring. Michael Cole said the most retarded line ever when Khali was on his way to the ring. "Khali is my odds on favorite to regain the world title." Um being that Khali is the only challenge in the match that by default makes him an odds on favorite since he is the only one that can regain the title. Moron. And I love how JBL and Cole hyped up this TERRIFYING AND HORROR OF A MATCH that was slow, boring and had no blood. How can something with RAZOR SHARP SPIKES producer not a single drop of blood? Worst match ever.
Orton vs HHH Part 2.
Fucking finally an interesting and decent damn main event on a PPV. Thank fucking GOD! Orton is the new champ, Cena is gone. All is well in the kingdom again.
Closing Thoughts.
Glad Orton is the champ. Cena being gone made the PPV more interesting to watch. Would have been nice to have a Jericho tease at the very end since that was the main reason I ordered this. All in all. I will be tuning into Raw tomorrow. Hopefully ratings will go up in Cenas absence and WWE will see how much people hate him.