- Last night's edition of WWE Raw show drew a 2.84 rating for the full three-hour broadcast. The standard two hours that Raw normally airs during drew a 3.0 rating, which is essentially the same as the 2.97 rating that rounded up to a 3.0 last week.
EXCLUSIVE: Two More Independent Signings For The TNA India Project
Independent Tag team The Bollywood Lions have signed on to participate in TNA's India project. The Bollywood Lions generally wrestle in and about the Canadian independent scene most notably out of Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling. You can check out their Entrance video which doubles as a highlight reel below.
PWG Founder and independent wrestler Joey Ryan will be joining the TNA Impact Wrestling project in India. Ryan made the following announcement on his Facebook page:
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Beginning this week, I will be working for TNA Impact Wrestling on their upcoming India project. I want to publicly thank David Lagana & Jeff Jarrett (TNA Nation) for the opportunity.
Big Show def. Wade Barrett by Disqualification (PHOTOS) United States Champion Dolph Ziggler def. Daniel Bryan, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes and Zack Ryder in a Fatal 4-Way Match (PHOTOS) The Miz & Alberto Del Rio def. WWE Champion CM Punk & Randy Orton (PHOTOS) John Cena def. World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry by Disqualification (PHOTOS)
NORFOLK, Va. The 2011 Slammy Awards were as wild and unpredictable as always, but everyone in the WWE Universe will be talking about the monster who crashed the party Kane! John Cena vs. World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry ended in a No Contest; masked Kane returned (WATCH | PHOTOS) The Cenation leader had a week to prepare for this showdown with The Worlds Strongest Man, but there was one Superstar John Cena was not ready to deal with on Raw Kane. Entering through hellfire and brimstone, The Big Red Monster made a shocking return under a mask and attacked Cena, driving him into the mat with a devastating chokeslam. The demons motives were unclear, but one thing was sure hell has come home.
WWE Champion CM Punk won the Slammy Award for WWE Superstar of the Year (WATCH | PHOTOS) Incapacitated after the brutal beating he received in his tag bout, the WWE Champion was unable to accept the biggest award of the night from presenter Rey Mysterio. (FULL LIST OF SLAMMY WINNERS) Instead, a sneering John Laurinaitis humbly did it for him. The executive revealed that Punk couldn't take the stage, but he will be in the ring on Sunday.
Sheamus destroyed Jinder Mahal (WATCH | PHOTOS) Maybe Jinder Mahal should win a Slammy for Most Embarrassing Moment of the Night. Seconds after pontificating in Punjabi towards The Great White, Mahal was kicked into the rafters by Sheamus and left laying in a heap in the middle of the ring.
Speaking of Slammys we didn't see on Raw, click here to check out some WWE.com exclusive awards.
Snooki won a Slammy Award for WWE A-Lister of the Year (WATCH | PHOTOS) In a category that included nominees like The Muppets and Hugh Jackman, it was Jersey Shore star Snooki who grabbed the Slammy for her surprisingly agile performance in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match at WrestleMania XXVII. The tanned troublemaker accepted her award from Goldust and Vickie Guerrero via satellite and promised the WWE Universe theyll see more of her mischief when Jersey Shore returns to MTV for another wild season on January 5.
The Miz & Alberto Del Rio def. WWE Champion CM Punk & Randy Orton (WATCH | PHOTOS) Less than a week before he defends his WWE Title against The Miz and Alberto Del Rio in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match at WWE TLC, CM Punk teamed with former rival Randy Orton to face his opponents and suffered a vicious beating. Attacked by Wade Barrett during the bout, The Viper chased the thug through the crowd, leaving The Straight Edge Superstar outnumbered by the vicious villains. After Miz pinned Punk, The Mexican Aristocrat and The Awesome One worked together to ruthlessly bash the WWE Champion with a ladder and promised to destroy him completely on Sunday.
The Rock won the Slammy Award for Game Changer of the Year (WATCH | PHOTOS) Hobbling to the podium on crutches, an ailing Christian ranted about deserving an award for courageousness before presenting the Game Changer of the Year Slammy to The Rock. The Great One was not on hand to accept the trophy, but his WrestleMania opponent did the honors for him. After criticizing The Peoples Champion for not showing up, John Cena said The Rock may have changed the game tonight, but this April in Miami the Cenation leader will change the game forever.
United States Champion Dolph Ziggler def. Daniel Bryan, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes and Zack Ryder in a Fatal 4-Way Match (WATCH | PHOTOS); Zack Ryder won a Slammy Award for Trending Star of the Year (WATCH) The WWE Universe has spoken or should we say tweeted. In a category that could only be won by becoming the first name to trend on Twitter, Zack Ryder proved that he was the king of social media. But in the ring, it was United States Champion Dolph Ziggler who came out on top, pinning Daniel Bryan to win a wild Fatal 4-Way bout. Long Island Iced-Z's post-match Slammy celebration was brief, though, as his WWE TLC opponent immediately crushed him with a Zig Zag.
The Undertaker won the Slammy Award for OMG Moment of the Year (WATCH | PHOTOS) The Deadman may have won a Slammy Award for kicking out of Triple Hs Tombstone at WrestleMania, but it was The Game who showed up in the ring. Returning to Raw after being put in the hospital by his former friend Kevin Nash, The King of Kings vowed to bring an end to the dangerous Superstar this Sunday at WWE TLC when the two icons meet in a Ladder Match with a sledgehammer hanging above the ring.
Kelly Kelly won a Slammy Award for Divalicious Moment of the Year (WATCH | PHOTOS) The beautiful Kelly Kelly was grateful to receive the Slammy Award for Divalicious Moment of the Year from legendary Diva Lita, but she was less thrilled when Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Natalya crashed the party and snatched her statue. Not one to back down, Kelly immediately slapped her tormentor across the face and took her Slammy right back. Now that's Divalicious.
WWE Champion CM Punk won the Slammy Award for Pipe Bomb of the Year (WATCH | PHOTOS) Former DX member The Road Dogg made a surprise return to WWE to present the always vocal WWE Champion CM Punk with the Slammy Award for Pipe Bomb of the Year. Accepting the statue alongside a mannequin that looked not unlike a young John Laurinaitis, The Straight Edge Superstar used this opportunity to further embarrass the Interim Raw General Manager by presenting a video package that highlighted the executives more embarrassing moments. (WATCH) Punk will definitely hear about this in his performance review.
Big Show and World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry won the Slammy Award for Holy %&@*#! Moment of the Year (WATCH | PHOTOS); Big Show def. Wade Barrett by Disqualification (WATCH | PHOTOS) Moments after Big Show accepted the Holy %&@*#! Moment of the Year Slammy on behalf of himself and The Worlds Strongest Man for their ring busting brawl at Vengeance, the behemoth faced off with the determined Wade Barrett. Looking to send a message to Randy Orton going into their Tables Match on Sunday, the British thug got himself disqualified by bringing a chair into this bout. In the end, though, he ended up running for his life when The Worlds Largest Athlete punched his way through Barretts weapon.
Jim Ross won a Slammy Award for the Tell Me I Did NOT Just See That Moment of the Year (PHOTOS) SmackDowns Booker T and Hornswoggle kicked off the 2011 Slammys by presenting the award for the Tell Me I Did NOT Just See That" Moment of the Year to WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross for his memorable dance moves during the unbearable Michael Cole Challenge.
Of course, as soon as Good Ol J.R. took the stage to accept his trophy, he was interrupted by Michael Cole. The sniveling announcer attempted to embarrass Ross, as usual, but ended up humiliating himself when Booker T called for the rivals to faceoff in a freestyle rap contest. Not only did J.R rhyme circles around the so-called Voice of WWE, but he finished off his big night by nailing the first-ever Ross-a-Roonie in the ring.
- Regarding Kane's return, word is that he will be on the RAW brand as a heel when he returns. Kane is scheduled to return in time for the Royal Rumble.
On a related note, there's been a lot of speculation on whether or not Kane will be masked when he returns. Word is that that decision is still up in the air. Officials wanted to use the mask in the video so there would be no question that it was for Kane's return.
-- Jack Korpela, who had been announcing for WWE Superstars and NXT, has parted ways with WWE. Reportedly, his contract expired and he opted not to sign a new one.
Korpela's bio was removed from WWE.com this week. He joined the company in 2006.
Full Results From Sunday's Final Resolution Pay-Per-View Event
On Sunday night, TNA IMPACT WRESTLING "Final Resolution" aired live on Pay-Per-View and online at TNAOnDemand.com from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, featuring Bobby Roode vs. AJ Styles for the World Title in an Ironman Match! Catch the replay all this week on your cable or satellite provider, or watch it online around the world at TNAOnDemand.com.
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Quick Results from the Pay-Per-View:
-Challenge Match: Rob Van Dam Def. Christopher Daniels -Television Championship: Robbie E Def. Eric Young -Tag Team Championship: Crimson & Matt Morgan Def. Pope & Devon -X-Division Title: Austin Aries Def. Kid Kash -Knockouts Championship: Gail Kim Def. Mickie James -James Storm Def. Kurt Angle -Steel Cage Match: Jeff Hardy Def. Jeff Jarrett -30 Min Ironman Heavyweight Title Match: AJ Styles vs. Bobby Roode ended in a 3-3 draw, Bobby Roode Retains
Results from the Turning Point Pay-Per-View
Challenge Match: In a follow up match from the no DQ match from last month, the show opened with the crowd very much behind RVD. This was a straight up wrestling match with RVD seeming to be one step ahead of Christopher Daniels early in the match. It did not take long for Daniels to retaliate with a series of strikes to put RVD on the defensive. As the match progressed, the action was taken outside of the ring and Daniels was in full control of the match. Daniels arrogance showed as he continued to mock RVD and play to the camera. In the ring the power seemed to go between RVD and Daniels and neither competitor would back down. After going high risk with the 5 star frog splash, RVD was able to press Daniels shoulders to get the victory.
Television Championship: After some entertaining tactics by Eric Young the match got off to a quick start with Eric Young in control, however after attempted interference by Robbie T, Robbie E was able to land a punch and take over the match from a dazed Eric Young. After Robbie E controlling much of the match Eric Young was able to get himself back in the match. After Young managed to overcome Robbie Ts attempt to take him out, which resulted in Young somehow carrying both Robbie E and Robbie T on his shoulders, Robbie was able to pull out ahead and get the pin on Eric Young to retain the Television Championship.
Tag Team Championship The matchup started with Pope and Crimson and the advantage went to Crimson with his size and strength to the point where many of the hits from Pope seemed to have no effect. Morgan and Devon were tagged into the match and it seemed to be tough for Devon to get one over on Morgan who had the same obvious advantage of being a giant in the ring. After a series of tags that kept the champions in control of the match with a beat down that seemed to be focused on the Pope. Pope finally got relief and tagged in Devon who had control against Crimson and was nearly victorious with a couple near pinfalls that were broken up by Morgan. In the end Crimson was able to get the pin on Devon and they retained their Championships as well as continued Crimsons undefeated streak.
X Division Championship Aries worked to maintain control of the match despite Kashs efforts to bring Aries to his pace. There were some nasty hits throughout this match and a series of rapid fire near pin falls that showed volumes about the experience these two have. This match was not without its holy s**t moment though with a Hurricanrana that was reversed, you would just need to see it to believe it. After a match that was much more physical then any typical X Division match, Aries was able to connect with a brainbuster to retain the X-Division Title.
Knockouts Championship This highly anticipated match between two of the greats in womens professional wrestling today did not disappoint. Gail Kim gave no mercy to Mickie James at one point throwing Mickie face first to the mat leaving her slow to recover. Kim dominated for much of the match however Mickie managed take control back to her corner. After a failed Hurricanrana and Mickies continued domination, Gail attempted to leave with her title, but was brought back by Mickie. However, due to interference by Madison Rayne, Kim was able to take out Mickie and get the pin to retain her Title.
Kurt Angle vs. James Storm The match immediately started with grappling which gave Angle an immediate advantage. Angle worked to wear down James storm however Storm was able to keep his head in the match. Storm brought Angle to the outside of the ring and started brawling however Angle was able to take storm out against the steps and bring the fight back into the ring. It seemed like Angle was doing everything to reinjure James storm whom was recently was cleared from a concussion. Kurt nearly choked out Storm who was just barely able to get back up to his feet but still did not seem to be completely on top of his game after his beating from Angle. Storm showed much resilience throughout the matchup and came out ahead in the end after a last call super kick took out Angle and he was able to get the pin for the win.
Steel Cage Match: In a Blockbuster announcement, a stipulation was added that would allow Jeff Hardy a World title shot if he wins the match apart from the prior stipulation that if he loses he is gone from TNA. However in another new stipulation, if Jarrett loses the match, either Karen or Jeff Jarrett will be fired. At ringside, to insure that nobody interferes with the match Sting handcuffed himself to Karen Jarrett. At the start of the match there were numerous escape attempts by both competitors and they effectively used the cage as aweapon to wear each other down. After landing two twist of fates on Jarrett, Hardy attempted a Swonton Bomb off of the top of the cage only for Jarrett to move out of the way at the last second. After Karen managed to disconnect herself from Sting she tried twice to interfere in the match however Hardy was able to take care of business and get the pinfall on Sting to gain a Heavyweight title shot at Genesis next month. Directly after the match Sting announced that this Thursday on IMPACT WRESTLING he will announce if it will be Jeff or Karen Jarrett who will be getting fired.
30 Minute Iron Man Heavyweight Title Match: In what is a marathon of a match, Styles went into this 30 Minute Iron Man Match at a slight disadvantage having been attacked at the end of this past weeks IMPACT WRESTLING and preventing him from being able to wrestle to the best of his ability due to an injured leg. At the 10 minute mark Roode managed to score the first pin on Styles putting him up 1 - 0. Roode continued to work on Styles injured leg and eventually caused Styles to tap out bringing the score to 2 0 still in Roodes favor. Styles managed to close the gap a bit by using Roodes own submission moved to get him to tap and bring the score to 2 1. The next pin came from Styles to even it up at 2 2. Styles was on a roll and after an amazing springboard he was able to get a pin and bring the score in his favor at 3 -2. Roode was able to get the next pin which was very controversial as he held the top rope to lock it in and brought the score to 3-3 . The match concluded with a 3 3 draw and Roode retained his title.
STEEL CAGE MATCH "The King Of The Mountain" Jeff Jarrett vs. "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy (If Hardy wins, he gets a world title shot. If Jarrett wins, Hardy is gone from TNA. Karen Jarrett will be handcuffed to Sting at ringside)
THE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST VS. THE COWBOY Kurt Angle vs. "Cowboy" James Storm
CHALLENGE MATCH Christopher Daniels vs. Rob Van Dam
Wade Barrett def. Ezekiel Jackson (Beat the Clock Challenge Match) (PHOTOS) Zack Ryder def. Health Slater (PHOTOS) Ted DiBiase def. Jinder Mahal (PHOTOS) Sheamus def. David Otunga (PHOTOS) Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes def. Daniel Bryan (Disqualification) (PHOTOS) Randy Orton def. United States Champion Dolph Ziggler (Beat the Clock Challenge Match) (PHOTOS)
SmackDown results: Orton clocks in and sets the table for WWE TLC By: Michael Burdick December 9, 2011 Tags: SmackDown: December 9, 2011
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. With WWE TLC just nine days away, Randy Orton won his Beat the Clock Challenge in heroic fashion, giving himself some control over his fate in his upcoming pay-per-view showdown with Wade Barrett. Meanwhile, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes stirred things up with two vicious sneak attacks, and Big Show made a gigantic point with the help of a steel chair.
Randy Orton def. United States Champion Dolph Ziggler in a Beat the Clock Challenge Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) In a grueling Beat a Clock Challenge against Dolph Ziggler, Randy Orton struggled to get back in the ring and best the time of 7:53 set earlier in the night by Wade Barrett. However, while Vickie Guerrero distracted the referee, his WWE TLC opponent appeared from nowhere, hurling The Viper into the steel ring post. Despite this onslaught, the resilient Orton reengaged Ziggler in time, executing the RKO to overcome his English adversarys benchmark by two seconds!
Ortons triumph earned him the right to pick his stipulation for his WWE TLC Match against Barrett. After the main event had concluded, the British brawler made a forceful suggestion as to what the stipulation should be, attempting to put Orton through a table. But, The Viper foiled his plan, hurling Dolph Ziggler through the table instead. (MATCH PREVIEW)
Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes def Daniel Bryan by Disqualification (WATCH | PHOTOS) Daniel Bryan showed incredible intestinal fortitude, battling Cody Rhodes with injured ribs. But, before their match could be decided, Booker T returned from an earlier attack by Rhodes, decimating the Intercontinental Champion and handing him the win by disqualification.
Later, when Rhodes demanded that Theodore Long give him a match with Booker, the SmackDown General Manager decided to set their Intercontinental Championship showdown at WWE TLC. (MATCH PREVIEW)
Sheamus def. David Otunga (WATCH | PHOTOS) After Santa granted Hornswoggle the ability to talk on a Live SmackDown 10 days ago, the pint-sized Superstar served as the guest ring announcer in the match between David Otunga and Sheamus. And, in the confrontation set by GM Teddy Long earlier in the night, The Great White triumphed with the devastating Brogue Kick.
Big Show brutalized World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry (WATCH | PHOTOS) A determined Big Show promised to slam the doors shut on Mark Henrys Hall of Pain and capture the World Heavyweight Championship in their Chairs Match at WWE TLC. (MATCH PREVIEW) Still not 100 percent from the injury he sustained at Survivor Series, The Worlds Strongest Champion emerged, convincing his giant foe not to touch him if he got in the ring. However, after shaking hands with The Worlds Largest Athlete, Henry sucker punched him. This sent Big Show on huge tirade, culminating in a chair assault on the World Heavyweight Champion.
Ted DiBiase def. Jinder Mahal (WATCH | PHOTOS) Ten days after Ted DiBiase cost Jinder Mahal his match on a live holiday SmackDown, the leader of the DiBiase Posse Party overcame his Punjabi adversary with a small package pin out of nowhere.
Zack Ryder def. Health Slater (WATCH | PHOTOS) The Ryder Revolution rolled on, as the newly-named No. 1 contender to the United States Championship defeated Health Slater with the Rough Ryder. Has Long Island Iced-Z earned himself enough momentum to overcome Dolph Ziggler in nine days at WWE TLC? (MATCH PREVIEW) Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes took out Daniel Bryan (WATCH | PHOTOS) A disappointed Daniel Bryan journeyed to the ring in order to comment on his recent loss in a Steel Cage World Title Match to Mark Henry on the live SmackDown on Syfy. During a war of words that soon erupted between him and Michael Cole, Bryans insulted still present Cody Rhodes, pointing out that he had made him tap out. When Mr. Money in the Bank came out of the ring after Cole, Rhodes attacked, leaving the war-torn Bryan on the ringside floor.
Wade Barrett def. Ezekiel Jackson in a Beat the Clock Challenge Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) Battling for the right to pick the stipulation for his match with Randy Orton at WWE TLC choosing from tables, ladders or chairs options Wade Barrett overcame Ezekiel Jackson in a Beat the Clock Challenge, setting the time for WWEs Apex Predator to beat at 7:53. Moments after The Personification of Domination escaped Wasteland, Barrett caught him off the ropes, delivering a vicious side slam for the crucial victory.
Following the match, Barrett proclaimed that he is the only voice in Orton's head and it's telling The Viper his time is up. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes took down Booker T (WATCH) Prior to the start of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes launched a sneak attack on an emerging Booker T. Leaving the six-time World Heavyweight Champion unable to carry out his commentating duties, Rhodes turned his attention to the returning Lilian Garcia. He informed her that no one cares that she has returned to WWE, before joining the SmackDown announce team for a short time. (WATCH)
Howard Finkel Not Happy With Lilian's WWE Return Posted by Dave Mitchell on 12/08/2011 at 06:56 PM
WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts says he will be making a big announcement this week. He wrote,
For my 1000th tweet, Id like to announce A big announcement this week right here on my Twitter Stay tuned!
Legendary WWE ring announcer Howard Finkel appears unhappy with Lilian Garcias return to WWE. When asked for comment on the her return to the organization as SmackDown ring announcer during WWE.coms live chat Monday, he initially ignored the subject.
The Fink wrote Genku already stirring the pot in response to a fans query. He then said he has even bigger news than Garcias return to WWE, which was Dusty Rhodes joining Twitter.
Finkel then appeared annoyed when a chat moderator posted a YouTube video of Garcias 2007 song ¡Quiero Vivir!. When asked for comment later, he simply wrote, Good for her. The following fan comment was then posted: Fink, you should return to announce. Belong on tv not computer. He responded, AMEN.
Impact Wrestling Results 12/8/2011 From Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Report by: Alex Barie of WrestlingNewsWorld.com
Impact Wrestling starts off with a video package that is all about Bobby Roode. It has Sting talking as he states the consequences that Roode is going to deal with. It shows his match last week. It then changes focus to James Storm and Kurt Angle as Kurt attacked James which gave Storm a concussion.
The video ends and the camera shows the Impact Zone. The crowd is going crazy as Stings music hits. Here comes The Icon. He makes his way down the ramp and into the ring. He does his yelp before he gets on the mic. He begins to speak as he calls Bobby Roode to the ring. The crowd starts to boo. Roodes music hits and here comes the World Champion! Roode comes on stage and struts slowly down the ramp. He finally gets in the ring. Sting talks again as he states Roode paid for it last week in his match last week, but there is still unfinished business. Sting calls out Dixie Carter. Here comes TNAs President. Dixies music plays as she walks down the ramp. The crowd claps and cheers for her. She gets in the ring. Sting tells Dixie not to worry because Roode wont do anything to Dixie as long as Sting is here. Sting says he hasnt forgot what Roode did a couple weeks ago to Dixie. Roode starts to chuckle from that incident. Sting states that Roode needs to apologize to Dixie right here in front of everyone. Roode gets on the mic and questions Sting about this whole apology. Roode looks around as the crowd chants You Suck, You Suck. Roode states he will apologize as that is the kind of man he is. Roode tells Sting to give him and Dixie some space as he wants to do this right. Dixie moves forward as Sting moves back. Roode says that he is sorry that he hasnt been completely honest ..but it doesnt matter now as Roode is the champ. Roode says Dixie needs him because business is better than ever from advertisements and merchandise as they want to jump on the Roode express. Bobby then tells Dixie that he wouldnt give her a ticket on the train as .she isnt woman enough. Sting is about to attack, but Roode tells him off. Roode then goes to Dixie and bashes her. He insults her style and intelligence. He says she cant run a business .let alone a lemonade stand. She has earned and got nothing. Roode turns it around and says all the positives of him as he is the face of this company and champion. Roode walks past Dixie and states that he just spit in the face of authority .and he means that as he turns and spits in Dixies face. Sting goes after him, but Roode leaves the ring and runs up the ramp. Dixie and Sting are appalled.
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The show returns and they show a replay of what just went on between Roode, Dixie, and Sting.
Roode is walking backstage and AJ Styles is right behind him. AJ grabs Roode from behind and slams him in a steel wall. Roode tells him to watch the suit. AJ takes his hands off Roode and tells him what Dixie did for him throughout his career. Just then, Sting comes in the picture as he wants Roode, but people are holding him back. Jeff Hardy and AJ go up to him and talk about Roode as they will team up to face him and Jarrett tonight.
Christy Hemme is in the ring as she announces the first contest. Samoa Joes music hits and he comes down the ramp and into the ring. After he is in the ring, bells sound and its Abyss. Abyss walks down the ramp and gets into the ring as he got a bigger reaction than Joe.
Samoa Joe vs. Abyss
The bell sounds and both walk around the ring. They go to lock-up, but Joe ducks and goes for some chops to Abyss, but Abyss knocks Joe right down. Joe gets up and Abyss punches him which leads to Joe going in the corner. Abyss walks away and then runs to him, but Joe moves and Abyss lands in the corner. Joe does his jumping kick to the head. Abyss stumbles. Joe runs in the ropes, but Abyss knocks Joe down with a high big boot. Abyss gets Joe up and puts him in the corner and starts punching him in the face.
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The match returns as Abyss throws Joe in the corner. Joe comes out of it and starts to attack Abyss. He knocks Abyss down and jumps back first on him. He head buts Abyss multiple times. Joe goes up the turnbuckle and jumps, but Abyss gets up and goes for a chokeslam, but Joe breaks out of it. Abyss continues to attack Joe and then goes for a chokeslam again, but Joe breaks out of it and does a kick to the head. Joe comes back and gets Abyss in the corner. He goes for the muscle buster, but Scott Steiner runs down the ramp and distracts Joe and the referee. Bully Ray then comes in the ring from the crowd. Joe turns around and Bully hits Joe right in the head with a foreign weapon. Bully leaves. Abyss comes out of the corner and hits Joe with a chokeslam for the win. Scott and Bully get in the ring and raise the arms of Abyss. It looks like Abyss joins Immortal! Scott goes to leave the ring, but Abyss stops him. He grabs Scott and attacks him. Abyss turns to Bully as he is shaking in his boot. Bully gets out of the ring as Abyss looks on.
Karen is backstage talking to Madison Rayne and Gail Kim. Karen talks about Mickie James as she is still able to walk after last weeks brutal match. Karen then starts to yell at Madison as she wants her to stop sucking up to her. Karen announces that Madison will face Mickie James tonight. Karen then tells Gail that she will face Traci Brooks even though she told Gail she isn fighting. Gail starts to get upset. Karen goes to explain herself as she closes the door in the camera.
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Sting is backstage as he is confronting Gunner. Sting tells Gunner that its over. Gunner says its over when he says its over. Sting yells at him that its over. Sting goes to walk away, but Gunner grabs Sting and turns him around. He tells Sting that he wants one more rematch against Garett with no Flair or Bischoff. Gunner puts his hand out and Sting shakes it as he likes the stipulation. Both walk their separate ways.
Music plays as the camera focuses on the stage. Devon walks on stage. The Pope follows him as they walk down the ramp together. They get in the ring as the crowd cheers for them. Devon gets on the mic and says that he wants Matt Morgan and Crimson to come on down. Well, their music plays and here they come! They both have the TNA Tag Team Titles over their shoulder. They walk down the ramp together and get in the ring.
Devon gets on the mic and says he wants to congratulate the new TNA Tag Team Champions! Devon then goes on to state that they were beating each other up as they were not acting like the team they were suppose to be. A couple days later, they changed and joined hands. Devon goes on to say that he was part of the best tag team in history. He won 21 tag team titles with his brother and he got them by beating some of the best tag teams in history. Devon tells them that they have what it takes to be legends in this business. They have it all. But, they have to understand that Devon and Pope are now a tag team and they will be facing Matt and Crimson at Final Resolution, this Sunday. He tells his future opponents to bring their A game as he and Pope will too. Devon says once it is all said and done, Christy Hemme will be saying The winner and new TNA Tag Team Champions, Devon and Pope. He does his famous catchphrase Oh my brother, testify! and then says May the best team win. Music plays to wrap it up, but Pope says to turn it off. Pope states that Devon and Pope may not agree on everything. He then insults Matt and Crimson right to their faces. Devon turns to Pope and questions what he just said, but Pope says he has this. Its about the titles and the gold. Pope says that Pope will do whatever it takes to get those titles. The Pope has spoken as that is the way he ends it. His music plays. He goes to walk out of the ring, but Morgan grabs him, turns him around, and nails him right in the head with a punch. Pope falls and Matt continues to attack him. Crimson and Devon fight as its a back and forth battle between them. They roll outside and continue to fight. Matt gets up as he was attacking Pope on the mat. Just then, Pope low blows Morgan. Pope attacks Morgan now and then calls for Devons sons. They jump over the railing and help attack Morgan. Just then, Morgan gets up and they all run away.
Karen is walking backstage with Madison Rayne and Gail Kim as they are all talking. It then shows Mickie James walking backstage as her match is next.
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James Storm walks through a door as he enters the arena. He meets with some people backstage and then continues on his way as he drinks a beer.
Christy Hemme is shown in the ring as she announces the next match. Music plays and here comes one half of the TNA Knockout Tag Team Champions, Madison Rayne. She makes her way down the ramp as the crowd boos. Mickie James now comes on stage and the crowd cheers. She makes her way in the ring for this match.
Madison Rayne vs. Mickie James
Mickie goes up on the corner to give some appreciation to the fans, but Madison jumps her from behind before the bell rang. The bell rings now and madison is in total control as she attacks Mickie. She whips her in a corner and then runs and squashes her. She then throws Mickie in the ropes and Madison grabs her by the hair and head and smashes her face in the mat. Madison continues to pound Mickies face in the mat and then applies a choke hold. The crowd starts to clap and it gets Mickie on her feet. She elbows Madison in the gut to break it, but Madison jumps on Mickies back to keep it locked. Mickie runs back into the turnbuckle. Madison releases it but then applies it again, but Mickie whips Madison over her head and on the mat. Mickie gets in control as she attacks Madison. Mickie goes up to the corner and jumps, but Madison moves out of the way. Mickie gets to her feet, but Madison slams Mickies face into the mat. She is now back in control. She grabs Mickie and chokes her on the ring ropes and then hits a great suplex. She then hits a swinging neck breaker. She covers, but Mickie kicks out. Madison gets her up and goes for a neck breaker again, but Mickie does an arm drag. Both get up and Mickie grabs Madison by the head and hits the huge DDT. Mickie gets the win. Just then, Gail Kim comes on stage. She holds the Knockout Title in the air as she puts that on the line against Mickie this Sunday. Mickie looks on as the show shows the Direct Impact of the Night. Winner: Mickie James
Garett Bischoff is walking backstage as he looks bigger than ever. His match is next!
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Scott and Bully are backstage. They are furious about earlier as Abyss attacked them. Scott mentions Eric Bischoff and that they need to talk to him. Bully says he talked to him last week. Well, Scott will go this time. Bully is getting panicky as he doesnt know how to stop the monster.
A video package plays about the whole Eric Bischoff and his son story. It shows Garetts matches as he is 2-0. Eric Bischoff cant stand him and wants him up, but who can get him out?
Christy Hemme is in the ring as she announces this match. Music plays and here comes Gunner. Eric Bischoff and Ric Flair are behind him. They make their way down the ramp as the crowd boos. Gunner gets in the ring. Just then, Garetts music plays and here comes Mr. Bischoff (the young one). He walks down the ramp and goes right past Ric and Eric. Gunner then goes to Ric and Eric and tells them to go away. Eric cant believe this. Gunner says this is the deal.
Gunner vs. Garett Bischoff
The bell sounds and Garett starts to run around as Gunner tries to grab him. Gunner backs him in a corner and starts the assault. He pounds Garett in the head and then rakes his eyes. Gunner walks away. He comes back, but Gunner kicks him in the gut and then knocks Gunner down. Gunner gets up and Garett is in control. He does a shoulder tackle, but Gunner quickly gets up and throws Gunner out of the ring. Gunner follows. He gets Garett and throws him right into the steel ring post shoulder first. He then throws him shoulder first into another ring post. He gets Garett in and puts him in the corner. He chokes hi with his bare hands. Gunner moves back. Gunner brings Garett in another corner, but Garett fights back with punches, but Gunner knocks him down and chokes him again. Gunner gets him up and rams him right into the corner. Gunner talks trash to him as Garett looks helpless. Gunner does a mockery kick to Gunner. Out of nowhere, Garett jumps up and knocks down Gunner. He holds him down for a cover. The referee counts and Garett gets the victory! Winner: Garett Bischoff
Garett tries to get out of the ring, but Gunner grabs him and attacks him. He throws Garett out of the ring. Gunner follows again and throws Garett in the steel steps. Garett is screaming in pain. Gunner gets up and goes for a piledriver on the ring mats, but Eric runs out and demands him to stop. Eric gets to Gunner and pulls the ring mat over to expose the concrete floor. Gunner grabs Garett and hits ..OH .a deadly piledriver. Garett is lying there motionless. Gunner shows off while Eric couldnt be happier.
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The show returns and EMTs are pulling and pushing a stretcher backstage. It has Garett Bischoff on it. They put him in an ambulance as Eric and Ric are beside it. Eric asks a motionless Garett what it is like to be a wrestler now. Eric and Ric make some more jokes about this whole situation. Eric says he will tell mom about this. The car drives away while Eric and Ric still have smiles on their faces.
Music plays and its non other than James Storm! James comes on stage and the crowd is going crazy. He comes down the ramp and into the ring. James gets on the mic and talks about him being called out last week. James says he never backs down. He then asks Kurt Angle where he is at. Just then, Kurt Angles music plays and here comes the only olympic gold medalist in wrestling history. The crowd is booing more than ever. He gets in the ring with a smirk on his face. Kurt begins to speak and says that he gives James a lot of credit because he is either stupid or one of the toughest guys. Kurt says he hit James so hard weeks ago that he thought he gave himself a concussion. He thought James would be out for half a year, but really its 1/12 of the year. Kurt says it wont happen again as he will finish it on Sunday. Kurt states he has been thinking out James the entire time ..James then speaks and says that he doesnt like Kurt thinking about him in bed as that is pretty creepy. James goes on to talk about his childhood life as he been through death after death. To come off that, he says nothing intimates him. James then goes on to talk about Kurts last last call hit as he was knocked out then. James then turns around and tells Kurt to attack him if he wants to. James turns and Kurt just stands there. James turns back and says he will see Kurt this Sunday .and thats real .damn real! Kurt has a blank expression on his face as he stares at James right in the eye. James walks backwards up the ramp as both stare at each other.
Gail Kim is backstage with Karen. Karen says Mickie had a match tonight, so Gail needs a match tonight. She doesnt like people saying that she is not fair. Karen then turns to Traci and says .she is not fair and her and Gail laugh. She tells Traci to go in the ring and lie on the mat as soon as the match starts so Gail can pin her. Traci looks down as she leaves. Karen yells at her one last time as Karen is not playing games. It ends with a hug between Karen and Gail.
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Devon is backstage with his sons. He pushes them back and they are slammed against the wall. He yells at them as to what they did earlier with Pope. He asks them what they are doing. He tells him not to step in the ring again. Pope comes in the area and Devon slams him against the wall and starts yelling at Pope for what he did. He then goes to punch Pope, but one of Devons sons stop him from punching. Devon tells him to get lost before he does anything he will regret. Devon leaves and Pope comes back. He talks to him like their all buddy-buddy friends. They then leave together.
Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles are backstage. Jeff talks about Jarrett still not wanting him around. AJ then goes on to say that they are going to change their minds and show them what they are about.
Christy Hemme is shown in the ring for this next match. Traci Brooks music plays and she walks down the ramp and into the ring. Gail Kims music hits and here comes the other half of the TNA Knockout Tag Team Champion and the Knockout Champion. The crowd boos her.
Traci Brooks vs. Gail Kim
Both are in the ring as the bell sounds. Gail tells Traci go sit down now. Traci slowly gets down. She lays on her back. Gail goes and pins her .but Traci kicks out at two! Gail cant believe it. Traci gets up and attacks Gail. Gail gets up in the corner and Traci rams her shoulder right into Gails gut multiple times. She then rams Gails head in the turnbuckle and then back on the mat. She covers, but Gail kicks out. Traci continues to ram Gails head in the mat and then puts her on the second rope and jumps for a choke. She then closelines Gail and then a spear. Just then, Karen Jarrett runs down the ramp and tells Traci to get out of the ring. Karen gets on the apron and tells Traci to come. She walks over and starts to choke Karen. Just then, Madison Rayne enters and hits Traci in the back with her tag title. Traci falls on the referee. Gail gets up and puts Traci on the mat for the cover and the win. Gail, Karen, and Madison meet in the ring. They exit as they check up on a bruised Gail. Winner: Gail Kim
Jeff Jarrett and Bobby Roode are backstage. Jarrett talks about taking out Hardy backstage but he didnt get it done, but he will get it done tonight so he wont have to face Hardy at the PPV. Roode talks about AJ as he will face AJ in an Ironman Match this Sunday. He beat AJ before and he can beat him again. He is not afraid at all.
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A video plays from being filmed earlier today. Its Daniels talking about RVD. He states how he beat Rob quite a few times. He then says why not face one last time like they were meant to do .grapple wrestling! They face this Sunday to determine the better one!
Mike Tenay and Taz are shown on camera as they announce the matches for Final Resolution. Check the final line-up for Final Resolution right here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com this weekend as Final Resolution will air this Sunday!
Jeff Hardys music hits and here comes the charismatic enigma! He comes down the ramp and goes around the arena to interact with the fans. He gets in the ring as the fans are really cheering him on. AJ Styles music plays. Fireworks fall from above as he comes on stage. He makes his way down the ramp as the crowd gives him a huge ovation too. He gets in the ring to wait for his opponents. Jeff Jarretts music plays and here comes Double J! He makes his way on stage and down the ramp with his wife, Karen, with the Mexican Title around his waist. Finally, Bobby Roodes music plays and here comes the TNA World Champion. He and Jarrett get the same reaction ..a crowd full of boos. Bobby raises his arms on stage as fireworks explode in the air. Jarrett claps as Roode comes to the ring. Everyone is in the ring as Jeremy Borash announces this main event!
Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles vs. Jeff Jarrett and Bobby Roode
Before Jeremy can even introduce the participants, all hell collides as the Jeffs fight each other and Roode and AJ fight. Hardy slams Jarrett in the steel guard rail and then steel steps. Aj has control of Roode as he slams him in the guard rail and does some chops. Jarrett blocks a move from Hardy and slams him into the steel post. Jarrett turns and attacks AJ. He brings AJ in the ring and they are the legal men who start this match. AJ reverses the whip from Jarrett. After running into the ropes multiple times, AJ does a great dropkick. Jarrett gets up in a corner. AJ goes to him, but Jarrett lifts him up. AJ lands on the apron and goes for a springboard, but Jarrett moves. AJ lands on his feet, but it looks like he tweaked his knee. AJ still has the advantage as Jeff Hardy is tagged in. He gets in. That gives Jarrett a great time to tag in Bobby Roode. Hardy and Roode are in. They look around at the arena as the crowd cheers.
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Jeff has total control of Roode as the show returns as he does a hurricanrona. He then does a dropkick to Roode while he sits down on the mat after landing a double leg drop on his sternum. He tags in AJ. AJ enters and he goes after Roode, but Roode kicks AJs knee and he falls instantly. Jarrett enters and he runs to AJ, but AJ does a hip toss. Jarrett gets up and he whips Jeff, but Jeff reverses it. AJ goes into the corner, but as he comes out, he closelines Roode as he was running to him on the apron. AJ then closelines Jeff. Jeff gets up and tags in Roode after he gets back on the apron. Roode now takes control as he attacks the leg and knee of AJ. He stomps right on it. Roode tags in Jeff and Jarrett smashes the knee as he jumps up and lands right on it. Jarrett turns to Hardy to mock him. Hardy gets in and the referee goes right to him. Just then, AJ goes for a cover. The referee doesnt see, but when he does see it, Jeff kicks out. Jeff tags in Roode and Roode goes right after the knee again. He stomps on it. He pulls AJ out of the corner, but AJ fights him off. AJ gets up and, out of nowhere, he does a pay lay. Roode falls right on the mat. AJ is down too. AJ crawls and crawls to tag Hardy ..but Jarrett gets in and knocks Jeff off the apron. Hardy had enough. He takes off his shirt and goes in the ring. He attacks Jarrett. They leave the ring and Hardy attacks Jarrett throughout the arena. They go backstage. Karen runs and scrapes the back of Hardy, but that doesnt stop him for long. He continues to attack Jarrett. In the ring, Roode applies a half boston crab. AJ fights and fights and grabs the ropes. Roode argues with the referee as he said he tapped. AJ gets up in the corner after using the ropes. Roode runs to him, but AJ kicks him in the face and then does a closeline and a back body drop. Roode gets up and AJ goes to lift him, but he couldnt with his knee situation. Roode hits AJ and he falls down. Roode gets AJ up and goes for his finishing suplex, but AJ does an inside cradle and .GETS THE WIN! Roode cant believe it. Winners: Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles
He is dumbfounded. AJs knee is clearly hurting as he can barely stand. Roode is not going to stand for this as he goes after AJ. AJ fights back and hits Roode with a closeline. Roode leaves the ring. Just then, AJ flies over the ropes and jumps right on Roode. Both get up and Roode runs up the ramp. AJ tries to follow, but he cant with his knee. Roode leaves the area as AJ finally stands up. He raises his arms for the fans. Just then, Roode comes back from backstage and does a huge knee chop to AJ. He falls instantly. Roode continues to attack the knee as he pulls it out and hits it on the steel stage. AJ holds his knee in agony as Roode goes for his title. Roode tells AJ that the title is HIS because AJ cant beat him! Roode raises the title up as the show fades.
- MTV has tried several times to get The Miz to return for another "Real World Challenge" - but he's not interested in returning to the network that gave him his first national television exposure. Miz told FayObserver.com this week:
"MTV gave me my start, and I'm always grateful to them. But, I'm done with doing a challenge. I'm tired of the drama that comes with that, and I don't know the kids any more. I'd be the first one voted out. I know the game; I was a mastermind at that. I enjoy watching, though."
12/5 RAW Breakdown: Nash, TLC Contract Signing Posted by Steve Carrier on 12/08/2011 at 01:02 AM
- As noted before, the December 5th WWE RAW Supershow did a 2.96 cable rating with 4.35 million viewers, with less than usual competition from a NFL Monday Night Football game that did a 7.10 rating with 9.47 million viewers.
In the segment breakdown, the opener with John Cena, The Miz, Alberto Del Rio, Dolph Ziggler and John Laurinaitis did a 3.29 rating, which was the high point of the show.
The Miz vs. Randy Orton lost 275,000 viewers from the opener. Backstage segments with John Cena, Zack Ryder, John Laurinaitis, David Otunga and Kevin Nash plus the Del Rio vs. Daniel Bryan match lost 149,000 more viewers.
Beth Phoenix and Natalya vs. Eve Torres and Kelly Kelly lost 453,000 viewers, John Cena vs. Zack Ryder gained just 221,000 viewers with a 2.85 rating, bad for the 10pm time slot.
The backstage segment with Cena begging for Ryder's second chance and Mark Henry vs. Ryder gained 100,000 viewers. Santino Marella vs. Kevin Nash, a match they hyped as Nash's first on RAW in years, lost 179,000 viewers. Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus gained 109,000 viewers while the TLC contract signing with CM Punk, Del Rio, Miz and Laurinaitis gained 621,000 viewers to a 3.28 overrun rating.
In the overrun demographics, Male Teens went from a 2.4 to a 2.7, Males 18-49 went from a 2.8 to a 3.2, Female Teens went from 0.8 to 0.7 and Females 18-49 went from a 1.6 to a 1.9.
News regarding the future of WWE PPV events Posted by Marc Middleton on 12/07/2011 at 09:39 PM
Credit: F4WOnline.com
While nothing is confirmed yet, the latest talk on pay-per-views airing on the new WWE Network is that WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series and maybe one other event will be kept on pay-per-view while the remaining events will be shown on the network.
Because the WWE Network wont be available at first in a majority of homes, its possible that WWE will still offer the events to purchase on regular pay-per-view.
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