PITTSBURGH After a wild beginning on ECW on Sci Fi with a live edition of The Dirt Sheet, Matt Hardy, Finlay, Tommy Dreamer & Evan Bourne won an Eight-Man Tag Team Match, with Hardy pinning ECW Champion Mark Henry for the victory after the Worlds Strongest Man was given a Shooting Star Press by Bourne, a splash from Dreamer, a body splash from Finlay, and a Twist of Fate from Hardy. (WATCH)
In an Extreme world where five Superstars will vie for the ECW Championship at Unforgiven, things were upside down when The Miz & John Morrison hosted a special episode of their hit WWE.com show, The Dirt Sheet, on ECW on Sci Fi. Miz is one of the challengers in the ECW Championship Scramble on Sunday, and he was joined by guests Matt Hardy, Chavo Guerrero, Finlay and the Worlds Strongest Champion, Mark Henry.
Each guest, however, was treated to the insulting words of Miz & Morrison words that sparked a wild melee when Morrison hit Hardy with a microphone. As Miz, Morrison, Guerrero, Bam Neely, Mark Henry and WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas attacked Hardy and Finlay, Evan Bourne and Tommy Dreamer rushed to their aid, clearing the ring of the imminent threat. (WATCH) Who will walk out of Unforgiven with the ECW gold? Can Henry hold on despite the 80 percent chance of losing his title? Or will someone else step up and take the gold for themselves?
Ricky Ortiz continued his undefeated streak on ECW, defeating Ryan Braddock. The towel-waving Ortiz has been impressive during his streak, but how long can he keep the victories piling up?
Victories seem to be eluding newcomer Gavin Spears who, despite his claims that he is the crown jewel of ECW General Manager Theodore Longs New Superstar Initiative, has yet to taste success on ECW on Sci Fi. Spears did battle with Super Crazy Tuesday night, once again coming up short in his bid to earn his first win. Will Spears live up to his claims?
While it hasn't been made official yet by WWE, the word going around is that Shawn Michaels suffered a minor tear of his triceps which will not require surgery. The match for Sunday is apparently still going to take place and Michaels might not even need any time off. If this is all true, WWE and Michaels got a tremendous break.
Kofi Kingston def. Charlie Haas ECW Champion Mark Henry def. Matt Hardy, Finlay, The Miz & Chavo Guerrero in a Battle Royal Jamie Noble def. William Regal Candice Michelle, Mickie James & Kelly Kelly def. WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix, Jillian & Katie Lea Burchill in a Six-Diva Tag Match Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella def. D-Lo Brown in a non-title match The tag team match between Cryme Tyme and The Miz & John Morrison ended in a non-contest Kane def. World Champion CM Punk, Batista and JBL in a Battle Royal
ST. LOUIS Less than a week before Unforgiven, the participants of the World Heavyweight Championship and ECW Championship Scrambles faced off in over-the-top-rope Battle Royals. In addition, Raw was the site of several shocking returns, including Randy Orton, Candice Michelle and the high-flying Rey Mysterio.
Back from Hell At the beginning of the night, the still-injured Randy Orton appeared in his hometown to belittle Raws champions, drawing World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk out to the ring. After their exchange, two of Punks Championship Scramble opponents, Kane and JBL, made their presence known, boasting of their chances at Unforgiven. They were interrupted by another Scramble competitor, however, when Batista made his way to the ring, gunning for the Big Red Monster, who had brutalized The Animals friend, Rey Mysterio. Afterward, he turned his attack on the Straightedge Champion and the self-proclaimed wrestling god, spearing them both. (WATCH)
All four men faced off later in the night in a Battle Royal meant to feature all five competitors, but Rey Mysterio was still missing. Though Punk performed well, eliminating Batista and JBL, the ferocity of Kane was too much for the World Heavyweight Champion. After Punk was thrown from the ring, he had another confrontation with Randy Orton, dousing the Legend Killer with water. Meanwhile, Kanes victory was interrupted by Rey Mysterios familiar entrance music, as the Master of the 619 ran straight for the ring and dismantled the Big Red Machine. (WATCH)
Truly unforgiven In the ring together for the first time since Chris Jericho inadvertently punched Shawn Michaels wife, the two Superstars met to sign the contract waiving personal liability for whatever might happen in their Unsanctioned Match at Unforgiven. HBK and the first-ever Undisputed Champion shared harsh words, promising to do heinous things to one another on Sunday night. Hoping to get the jump on his former teacher, Lance Cade rushed the ring, but was caught by the ever-alert Michaels, who proceeded to viciously batter Jerichos protégé. HBKs assault was so aggressive and intense that he severely injured his arm, jeopardizing his match at Unforgiven. (WATCH)
Raw goes extreme As part of a cooperative effort between Raw General Manager Mike Adamle and ECW GM Teddy Long, ECW Champion Mark Henry and his four Championship Scramble opponents also competed against one another in a Battle Royal. The Worlds Strongest Champion showed why he deserves to have the coveted title around his waist as he eliminated Chavo Guerrero, The Miz, Finlay and Matt Hardy, to victory. (WATCH)
Killer pep talk In his address at the beginning of the night, Randy Orton also took aim at World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, saying that a better name for the priceless Superstars would be worthless, since they allowed two thugs to steal their titles. Later, in the locker room area, the champions confronted the Legend Killer, who slapped Rhodes and encouraged both young Superstars to take some action and grow a set.
Later, Cryme Tyme and The Miz & John Morrison prepared to face one another in a tag team match a result of the rivalry seen on their programs on WWE.com: Word Up and The Dirt Sheet. Before the four Superstars could even make it into the ring, World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase took Ortons advice, brutally attacking Cryme Tyme and taking back their stolen titles.
All eyes on her Though Orton is still recovering from his injuries, former Womens Champion Candice Michelle appeared on Raw fully healed and ready to go. The returning Diva worked together with Mickie James & Kelly Kelly to take on the team of Womens Champion Beth Phoenix, Jillian & Katie Lea Burchill. In spite of The Glamazons boasts about her strength and power, Candice led her team to victory by pinning Phoenix, the woman who injured her months ago. (WATCH)
Though one-half of Glamarella had difficulties securing a win on Raw, Beth Phoenixs beau, Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella, tasted victory in a match against D-Lo Brown, as he commenced the countdown to breaking Honky Tonk Mans record for longest Intercontinental Title reign, with only 62 weeks to go.
The who is here? When John Cenas entrance music played in St. Louis, the crowds response was one of surprise and excitement, since the former WWE Champion had just undergone successful emergency surgery for a herniated disk in his neck. They were even more surprised when they saw who was wearing Cenas signature gear: Charlie Haas. Though the former WWE Tag Team Champion continued his trend of dressing up like other Superstars, Cenas moves and appearance werent enough for him to defeat the Jamaican Superstar, Kofi Kingston.
Noble impression As Layla looked on, Jamie Noble competed against William Regal. Though the 2008 King of the Ring was in brutal form, Noble shocked and impressed the beautiful Diva at ringside by rolling Regal up for the pin.
As we reported last night, Shawn Michaels suffered a torn triceps muscle working an angle with Chris Jericho and Lance Cade at the Raw and Smackdown television tapings in St. Louis, MO. The word last night is that, despite the injury, Michaels still intends to work against Y2J at Sunday's Unforgiven PPV in Cleveland, OH. Typically speaking, torn triceps require surgery and requires about six months time to recover.
According to Mike Johnson at PWInsider.com, Shawn Michaels suffered what is believed to be a triceps tear tonight at the RAW taping in St. Louis, MO. That is the only word we have on the situation at the moment.
Jeff Jarrett was not in favor of signing Sting last year since he didn't work house shows or international events. The decision to resign him is solely upon Dixie Carter. She views Sting as a true superstar who helps establish new business deals. Kurt Angle was viewed the same but now is being questioned since he hasn't increased ratings or PPV buyrates, and is known for being stubborn with new ideas from the creative team. The feeling is that Sting will be the ultimate decider on if he remains with the company for another year.
Wrestling legend Killer Kowalski dies Posted by Bobby Spade on 08/30/2008 at 12:25 PM
Walter "Killer" Kowalski passed away this morning at 2:15 AM. He had been taken off life support nearly two weeks ago following a massive heart attack on August 8th. Following his Hall of Fame wrestling career Kowalski also trained a number of stars, most notably Triple H. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Frankie Kazarian released the following statement this morning:
I was just woken up by a phone call that I have been dreading. My good friend Steve King just called and informed me that our dear friend and trainer Walter "Killer" Kowlaski has passed away. Anyone who knows me knows that I have always attributed Walter with all of my success in pro wrestling. He took in a 20 year old kid who had traveled 3,000 miles from southern California, and embraced him like a son. He was kind enough to pass on his extensive, and unique knowledge of this business to me. From day one, Walter became my trainer, and my friend. He guided me through every step of pro wrestling, but more importantly, taught me how to be a genuine, good person, and to treat others with respect, dignity and class. I owe so much to Walter, that I could never put it all in words. The time we spent together is and always will be some of the most precious memories I have, and I will keep it in a special place in my heart. So much of the best things that have happened to me are a direct result of his mentoring. The people I have met, the relationships I have made, and my success in and out of the ring are a direct result of him. Walter loved angels. We had many conversations about them on our regular trips to church that we both enjoyed on Sundays. To me, and anyone who knew him, Walter was an angel. He was a gentleman, friend, and honestly one of the best people to come into my life. Walter, I love you and I could never sing your praise enough. You set me on a path in this business, and in life, that has been in one word, a dream. Rest in the kingdom of heaven my dear friend, as you are now amongst the angels that you loved. Your student, friend, and brother in Christ, Frankie
Former WCW and WWE Superstar Steve Dr. Death Williams, 48, was just released from the hospital after surgery for a hernia. Williams came out of surgery and was saying he thinks it is time to retire as an active wrestler. WWE stopped using Williams as a developmental trainer a little over a year ago and he has been working a few independent dates ever since.
Maryse & Natalya def. Divas Champion Michelle McCool & Maria
Jeff Hardy def. Montel Vontavious Porter
Jesse & Festus vs. WWE Tag Team Champions Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder (Non-Title, No-Contest)
Brie Bella def. Victoria
WWE Champion Triple H def. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin (Non-Title)
PITTSBURGH When youre on top, everyone is gunning for you. This is exactly the position WWE Champion Triple H finds himself in.
The Game had to fend off United States Champion Shelton Benjamin in a Champion vs. Champion bout. The King of Kings was successful, using a Pedigree to down the Gold Standard. But after the bell, Benjamin stunned Triple H by hitting him from behind with his United States title. To add insult to injury, The Great Khali came to the ring and chokeslammed the vulnerable champion. (WATCH)
As an unprecedented five-man WWE Championship Scramble looms at Unforgiven, the reigning champion will continue to have to watch his back. Unforgiven preview
Nowhere to hide Since returning from banishment and sending Edge to hell at SummerSlam, Undertaker has been very clear about how he feels about SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero.
Im not the forgiving kind, he said at the beginning of SmackDown in a rare ring appearance on the mic. With Vickie, Chavo Guerrero, Bam Neely, and WWE Tag Team Champions Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder watching from a monitor in Vickies office, The Deadman delivered an ominous warning. I will be coming for you. And, I will be coming for your soul. And once I take it, you will burn. Burn in hell, he bellowed.
Watch Undertaker's grim warning in SmackDown's Quick Cut
SummerSlam Rematch After losing to Montel Vontavious Porter at SummerSlam, Jeff Hardy had an opportunity to settle the score in a rematch on SmackDown. From the start, Hardy came at MVP with an aggressive offense. But as the battle wore on, MVP launched his own assault, resulting in a series of near pinfalls. But each time, Hardy found a way to survive.
In the end, the high-flyer dug deep and summoned the energy to deliver a Whisper in the Wind and Swanton Bomb to finish off SmackDowns Franchise Playa. After the bell, United States Champion Shelton Benjamin came to the ring to offer his version of a congratulations. (WATCH)
Jilted giant Before a winner could be determined in the tag team match pitting Jesse & Festus against WWE Tag Team Champions Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder, Big Show interrupted to deliver a message. Unfortunately for Festus and the tag team champions, they ended up strewn about the ring after the angry giant took out his frustrations on them. The source of his anger? Not being included in last weeks series of WWE Championship Scramble Qualifying Matches on SmackDown.
I will never, ever, be overlooked again, he said. In a sarcastic apology to Guerrero for disrupting the match, The Worlds Largest Athlete said, Lets just call it an oversight.
Impressive debut After enduring some harsh trash talking from Kenny Dykstra before the bell, R-Truth let his actions do the talking throughout their match. Using an impressive corkscrew flying elbow, followed up by a scissors kick, the SmackDown newcomer picked up a debut victory. (WATCH)
Beautiful start Also making an impressive debut was Brie Bella. Using an inside cradle, SmackDowns newest Diva was able to stun Victoria and get the pinfall.
Blonde brawl In other Diva action, Maryse & Natalya picked up a win over Divas Champion Michelle McCool & Maria. Using a hard-hitting DDT, Maryse got the pinfall over Maria. But after the bell, Maryse attacked McCool and the two engaged in an all-out brawl that spilled from the ring onto the arena floor. Natalya got involved, holding the All-American Girl so that Maryse could get in a cheap shot. The blow left McCool lifeless on the arena floor, as the victors strutted their stuff on the way out of the arena.
There are several news items to report form Thursday's "iMPACT!" broadcast on Spike as TNA Wrestling continues towards the Sunday, September 14 "No Surrender" Pay-Per-View event:
- The big news is that "The Icon" Sting spoke out for the first time on his recent actions - claiming that the younger stars of today need to learn respect before they inherit the sport. According to Sting, it's his new mission to change the next generation before things get any worse. This brought out AJ Styles, who had some choice words for Sting. The confrontation ended with Sting giving his bat to AJ and daring him to hit the icon. When AJ attempted to do so, Sting was one step ahead and nailed Styles instead. However, before the beating could continue, Jeff Jarrett's music hit as the broadcast went off the air!
- Speaking of AJ Styles, he arrived to the broadcast without the gold medal he won from Kurt Angle. When asked about its whereabouts, Styles said it's in "good hands".
- In the "Four Ways To Glory" qualifying, Kurt Angle defeated Kevin Nash after a confrontation between Nash and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe. During the bout, Nash got in Joe's face at the broadcast table and smacked him in the head for not paying attention. In turn, Joe went ringside to jaw-jack with Nash. With Nash's back turned, Angle hit the Olympic Slam for the win! Angle advances to the four-way main event bout at "No Surrender" for the World Championship.
- The team of "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal and Consequences Creed defeated TNA X Division Champion "Maple Leaf Muscle" Petey Williams and Sheik Abdul Bashir
- SoCal Val told Lauren in an interview that she doesn't know how to end the war between Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt. As a result, she removed her engagement ring and told Lauren that as far as she's concerned, they can hang it above the ring and Lethal and Dutt can fight over it to claim Val!
- Awesome Kong and ODB re-ignited their rivalry, with ODB attacking Kong after a singles victory.
- The Beautiful People (with help from Cute Kip) defeated the team of TNA Women's Champion Taylor Wilde and Roxxi!
- Curry Man defeated Jimmy Rave of The Rock N' Rave Infection in singles action. After the bout, Lance Rock came out and attacked Curry Man, leading to the rest of the Prince Justice Brotherhood making the save for Curry Man.
- TNA Management Director Jim Cornette promoted Traci Brooks to be in charge of the Knockouts Division!
Jamie Noble wrestled WWE developmental talent Jake Hagar in a dark match prior to last night's SmackDown/ECW taping in Pittsburgh. Noble got hurt following a belly-to-belly suplex as he landed on his neck and upper shoulders. Hagar quickly pinned him and the match was over. It then took approximately three minutes for WWE personnel to get Noble to the backstage area.
Mr. Kennedy is scheduled for shoulder surgery this Friday, reports PWInsider.com. He is expected to miss four to six months after the procedure, which will be performed by Dr. Andrews. Kennedy injured his shoulder during a house show match with Shelton Benjamin earlier this month, and has been working lightly ever since. Kennedy was diagnosed with a torn labrum and damage to his rotator cuff. After two weeks of rehab and no progress, it was determined he would require surgery.
Tomko returned to TNA at the Impact tapings on Monday night in Orlando, FL. While exact details aren't known at this time, the belief is that since the IGF promotion cancelled its next show that he may have contacted TNA about coming in for more work.
It should be noted that Tomko has not signed a new contract with TNA and will likely be used on semi-regular basis. He was backstage at a WWE Smackdown/ECW taping in Atlanta on August 5, but apparently they didn't make a play to sign him to a new deal.
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter & PWInsider.com
According to Dave Meltzer, Christian Cage's contract with TNA Wrestling is set to expire before the year is over. Jason Powell is reporting that several WWE sources say that the door is open for Cage to return. With the current storylines on Smackdown, there is certainly a creative spot open for him to either reunite or feud with Edge. While he was burned out from his WWE schedule, he's said to be at an age (35) where he might want to try and get as much money as he can before his career winds down.
From the TNA side, Cage is said to be happy with his current pay and schedule. However, he has had some issues with TNA's creative team in the past. Scott DAmore, one of those creative team members who is good friends with Cage, just left the company recently. It's also hard to take Cage's word because when he left WWE in 2005, he told them that he wouldn't be going to TNA even though he had already made the deal.
While many feel he will probably stay with TNA, even Cage said himself "never say never" about a WWE return in his final interview after Taboo Tuesday.
An official statement regarding Mick Foley's departure from WWE will be released after September 1, 2008 from Gillespie Agency. Reports have been circulating on the internet that Foley will sign with TNA. According to a source, TNA has begun working on t-shirt and merchandise ideas for Mick Foley. This further indicates him signing with TNA.
If Foley does sign with the company, theyre handling the matter similar to when Kurt Angle was signed. Dixie Carter and her small circle were the only ones to know of the signing.
WWE developmental Diva Bri Bella made her WWE TV debut also tonight at the tapings. Bri teams with her twin sister Nicole in Florida Championship Wrestling as The Bella Twins.
John Cena loks to be out 2-4 months which is GREAT news for WWE. He didn't require fusion surgery, they just removed a fragment from his spinal cord that was blocking a nerve.
Matt Hardy def. John Morrison (ECW Championship Scramble Qualifying Match) The Miz def. Evan Bourne (ECW Championship Scramble Qualifying Match) Chavo Guerrero def. Tommy Dreamer (ECW Championship Scramble Qualifying Match) Finlay def. Mike Knox (ECW Championship Scramble Qualifying Match)
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Tonight in the the Land of the Extreme, Matt Hardy, The Miz, Chavo Guerrero and Finlay all qualified to face ECW Champion Mark Henry in an ECW Championship Scramble at Unforgiven. Unforgiven preview
Hardy earns first bid In the first ECW Championship Scramble Qualifying Match of the night, Matt Hardy took on past ECW Champion John Morrison. Exhibiting great tenacity, Hardy pushed the Tuesday Night Delight to his limit in a back-and-forth battle, featuring multiple near pinfalls from both Superstars. In the end, though, Hardy was able to stop Morrisons signature Moonlight Drive to deliver a hard-hitting Twist of Fate and pick up the win. The victory gives Hardy an opportunity at the ECW Championship a title he has never held.
Singles success After enjoying tag team success with John Morrison, The Miz has been looking to make a mark on the singles scene. Tonight, he faced a formidable opponent in Evan Bourne, who has never been pinned on ECW. Using an aggressive offense, The Miz was able to prevent Bourne from engaging in his signature high-flying maneuvers. The strategy paid off for The Miz, who was able to stun the newcomer with a Reality Check and pinfall.
Battle of the former champions The third ECW Championship Scramble Qualifying Match of the night pitted Tommy Dreamer against Chavo Guerrero both former ECW Champions. The opportunity for championship gold doesn't come often, and both veterans knew that going into the match. In the end, it was the self-proclaimed Mexican Warrior who earned his chance for the title at Unforgiven by defeating the ECW Original with a Frog Splash.
Second chance Last week on SmackDown, United States Champion Shelton Benjamin defeated Finlay to qualify for the WWE Championship Scramble at Unforgiven. But tonight, Finlay received a second chance at gold when he faced Mike Knox in the final ECW Championship Scramble Qualifying Match. At odds for weeks, the two engaged in a knock-down, drag-out brawl.
In the end, though, it turned out to be Finlays son, Hornswoggle, who was the difference maker in the match. The pint-sized prankster handed his father a shillelagh, which the Belfast Brawler used to go after Knox. But Knox was able to fend off Finlay with a kick to the gut and prevent being clobbered. The ref took the shillelagh from Finlay, but Hornswoggle had a back-up plan a second shillelagh. This time, his father used it to take Knox out, and simultaneously earn the final spot in the ECW Championship Scramble at Unforgiven.
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
Ik ben een man en woon in Dworp (Belgie) en mijn beroep is .
Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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Jeff Jarrett was not in favor of signing Sting last year since he didn't work house shows or international events. The decision to resign him is solely upon Dixie Carter. She views Sting as a true superstar who helps establish new business deals. Kurt Angle was viewed the same but now is being questioned since he hasn't increased ratings or PPV buyrates, and is known for being stubborn with new ideas from the creative team. The feeling is that Sting will be the ultimate decider on if he remains with the company for another year.
