- In the new video below, Rey Mysterio updates fans on his injury and says he hopes to be back in time for WrestleMania. Mysterio has been out of action since August.
- WWE officials have apparently decided to drop the Money in the Bank pay-per-view this July and replace it with another concept - the TLC pay-per-view. As noted before, they have been planning to bring the Money in the Bank ladder match back at WrestleMania this year.
Unless the schedule changes again, Vengeance will be replacing TLC in December for this year.
Ken Anderson Interview: Talks Jeff Hardy, WWE, Shoots On Cena
TNA Wrestler Ken Anderson spoke with The-Void.co.uk concerning his character, time in TNA, Jeff Hardy, WWE, Video Games and more. What is interesting about this interview is that he airs publicly about his issues with WWE Wrestlers John Cena and Randy Orton.
Do you class John Cena under that category? Im not a huge fan.
Why not? Besides some personal burials that have taken place Im just not a huge fan.
It sounds like the backstage politics are tough to negotiate. Its insane. If you do something wrong, no one will tell you you did something wrong. Theyll smile to your face and say everythings fine, but Im an adult, if I did something wrong, come to me and tell me I did something wrong or am doing something wrong and I will work to change that, but Im not a mind reader! But over there, its just a huge game and youre constantly being mind-fucked.
The public perception is that youve been subjected to that more than most. Thats because I put myself out there, publicly. Im one of the only guys who said something publicly because most guys are worried about their spot or worried that, if they say something, theyre gonna get heat, and I really dont give a fuck. I just speak my mind and do my job. I guess if I didnt feel confident in my abilities as a performer Id shut my mouth. But Im confident that I can say what I want and still go out there and perform better than somebody else.
One of the things that the fans believe you had to go through is Randy Orton being responsible for you leaving WWE. (Sighs) Ive never said that, I dont know where it started, its the telephone game at its finest. He definitely was the final straw, but by no means did I say he was the reason for me getting fired. Ive said it time and time again, I was to blame for me being fired. I made the mistakes, I did the things I shouldnt have done, I said things I shouldnt have said. And thats it. I was injured a few times at the hands of others and rather than come back and bury those individuals and point fingers and say He hurt me in a match, I just came back and said You know what? This is wrestling, its not ballet, I got hurt. Period. Meanwhile, when I was off rehabbing, people were saying Im injury-prone. If I take a sledgehammer to your knee, that doesnt make you injury-prone. If I smash you in the face with a baseball bat, that doesnt make you injury-prone. I just happened to be in a couple of situations like that, and wasnt around to defend myself when those burials were taking place. And then on top of that I said the things that I said and I did the things that I did, and the final straw was when I supposedly dropped Randy on his head, and I think at that point Vince just said Ive had enough of it. There were certain guys, and there were three or four of them, that were lobbying for a long time [to get rid of me] and he finally gave into it and said enoughs enough.
Randy Orton Returns at WWE Live Event Posted by Steve Carrier on 01/22/2012 at 09:38 PM
At tonight's WWE live event in Las Cruces, New Mexico Randy Orton made his return. Orton took out Wade Barrett which resulted in WWE Tag Team Champions Epico & Primo, JTG, Santino Marella and Kofi Kingston coming out. A brawl ensued with everyone getting an RKO except for Barrett and Santino.
Orton is scheduled to return to television at Tuesday nights Smackdown taping and is also expected to be in next Sundays 30-man Royal Rumble Match.
- Matt Hardy posted the following video to hype his ring return for the Mid Atlantic Wrestling promotion on January 28th in South Boston, Virginia. Hardy noted that his body can't handle a full-time wrestling schedule right now but he will be making a few appearances before having back surgery. The video below features Hardy rapping:
Reports have been coming in that Jeff Hardy may have suffered some sort of lower back injury during the TNA live event in Worcester, Massachusetts. According to reports, Hardy hit a swanton bomb from the top and may have landed a bit wrong. Immediately after the match, Hardy was given an ice pack for his lower back. Hardy did stay at ring side to sign autographs and take photos for fans.
Kid Kash suffered an injury during the Plymouth, Massachusetts house show. He faced Shannon Moore and Jesse Sorenen. During the match Kash took a hit to the face and and subsequently bled profusely. Sorensen posted the following message and pic on his Official Twitter Page following the match:
Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes def. Justin Gabriel (Players Choice Match) (PHOTOS) WWE Tag Team Champions Epico & Primo def. The Usos (Tag Team Tornado Match) (PHOTOS) Brodus Clay def. Vickie Guerrero (Dance Off) (PHOTOS) Wade Barrett def. Sheamus (Tables Match) (PHOTOS) Ted DiBiase def. Hunico (Flag Match) (PHOTOS) Santino Marella def. Drew McIntyre (Blindfold Match)(PHOTOS) World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Mark Henry (World Title Lumberjack Match) (No Contest) (PHOTOS)
SmackDown results: Lumberjack Match Rumbles out of control By: Michael Burdick January 20, 2012 Tags: SmackDown: January 20, 2012
LAS VEGAS Sin City SmackDown lit up Las Vegas like never before, with a series of explosive specialty matches determined by the unpredictability of the roulette wheel. And when the aggressive actions of World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan sent the lumberjack World Title showdown spiraling into madness, the WWE Universe was given a true taste of the bedlam the Royal Rumble Match will bring in just nine days.
The World Heavyweight Championship Lumberjack Match ended in a No Contest (WATCH | PHOTOS) For the third week in a row, extraordinary circumstances allowed World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan to walk out of SmackDown with his coveted title, despite the fact that he was lucky to walk out at all.
When Mark Henry threw Bryan over the rope and onto the lumberjacks outside the ring, the reigning champion opted to fight the masses rather than his opponent. Then, when Henry found himself caught up with a sea of lumberjacks as he was getting his adversary back in the ring Bryan began throwing random kicks at everyone in sight. This incited several Superstars to enter the squared circle after him, causing the match to descend into all-out chaos. Amidst the inevitable anarchy, Bryan retreated up the ramp, with the World Title firmly in his grasp.
Once Bryan was clear of the action, SmackDown General Manger Theodore Long informed him that he will defend his championship in a Triple Threat Steel Cage Match at Royal Rumble against both Mark Henry and Big Show. (MATCH PREVIEW)
Santino Marella def. Drew McIntyre in a Blindfold Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) Though SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long looked ready to fire Drew McIntyre for not living up to his contract in recent weeks, Assistant to the General Manager Santino Marella convinced him to give the Scottish Superstar another chance facing him in what the roulette wheel would determine to be Blindfold Match, where both grapplers would have their eyes completely covered.
After McIntyre failed in his attempt to cheat his way to victory, The Italian Stallion reigned supreme calling on the WWE Universe to guide his sightless Cobra attack, which allowed him to pick up the win. Ted DiBiase def. Hunico in a Flag Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) In the first-ever Flag Match in SmackDown history, Ted DiBiase hit Dream Street to overcome Hunico, paving the way for him to wave the American flag proudly in triumph.
Wade Barrett def. Sheamus in a Tables Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) Just when Sheamus looked ready to put Wade Barrett through a table with the Celtic Cross, Jinder Mahal suddenly jumped up on the ring apron. His distraction allowed Barrett to turn the tide and hurl The Great White through the table for the victory. But when Mahal tried to repeat this action in the aftermath, The Celtic Warrior got his retribution, hitting the Punjabi Superstar with the Brogue Kick before driving him into a table.
Brodus Clay def. Vickie Guerrero in a Dance Off (WATCH | PHOTOS) In a special Sin City SmackDown Dance Off, the WWE Universe determined that Brodus Clay had the moves to put Vickie Guerreros rhythmic challenge to shame. Then, when William Regal attempted to defend Guerreros honor with some dignified steps of him own, The Funkasaurus ended his interruption with the thunderous Ah-Funk-It!
WWE Tag Team Champions Epico & Primo def. The Usos in a Tag Team Tornado Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) This past Sunday, in a WWE Live Event in Oakland, Calif., Primo & Epico defeated Air Boom to capture the WWE Tag Team Championships. Making their return to Friday night, the high-octane duo looked ready to celebrate with a victory over the battling sons of Rikishi.
Hours before SmackDown, the stunning Rosa Mendes spun the roulette wheel on WWE.com (WATCH), determining that the new champions would face their foes in a Tag Team Tornado Match, with all four participants legal in the ring at the same time. And in the midst of the fast-paced competition that followed, Primo hit a Backstabber for the pin.
Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes def. Justin Gabriel in a Players Choice Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) Awarded a Players Choice Match with a spin of the wheel, Cody Rhodes chose to face Hornswoggle. However, when he attacked his pint-sized opponent before the bell, Justin Gabriel came to the rescue egging on Rhodes to face him instead.
Despite Gabriels intense effort, which included several near falls on the Intercontinental Champion, Rhodes ultimately prevailed with the Cross Rhodes.
Daniel Bryan called for Big Show to quit After repeating the claim he made on Raw that Big Shows collision with AJ one week ago was no accident, Daniel Bryan declared he would dedicate his main event match against Mark Henry to his injured girlfriend. Sending a message to The Worlds Strongest Man that he was not afraid of him, the World Heavyweight Champion called for Big Show to do the right thing and quit.
Orton's Return Udate - WWE has officially announced that Randy Orton will make his return to SmackDown on next Friday's episode. Next week's show will be the final TV before the Royal Rumble.
- Ted DiBiase may have been injured at last night's WWE Supershow in Winnipeg. During a match against Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, DiBiase appeared to have injured his arm. The referee threw up the dreaded "X" sign and DiBiase had to be helped to the back.
Tyson Kidd Discusses Looking for a New Partner - WWE Superstar Tyson Kidd recently spoke with Tim Baines of The Ottawa Sun. Below are some highlights, via Slam Wrestling:
His talents: "I know it might come across as arrogance. I'm sorry, but I know I can outperform a lot of people. But when the (door opens), I'm going to kick it in."
Looking for a new partner: "I'm a big fan of tag teams again. I've been looking, scouting (for a partner). I've done a couple of matches with Johnny Curtis and Justin Gabriel. When I teamed with Justin, I thought we gelled perfectly. Even with a guy like Trent Baretta. I think we could give a Hardy Boys type of feel."
"People have said it before, but if it's not your goal to be at the top, what are you doing this for? I've set a bunch of little goals that I hope to accomplish. And right now, the tag team scene is what I want to do."
WWE Champion CM Punk: "He has a different way of thinking than most guys. Basically, the message is if I've come this far, I'm already halfway into the forest and I can't go back. He's a guy I can text anytime. If it's 4 a.m. and I text him, he'll text me back."
TNA Impact Wrestling Quarter Hour Ratings For January 19 2012
Q1: Impact opened with a 1.20 rating for Robert Roode, James Storm, Jeff Hardy, and Sting setting the stage for Storm-Hardy in the main event. Plus, there was one commercial. (up 1.9% vs. 2011-Q1 average)
Q2: Impact increased slightly to a 1.21 rating for Gunner vs. A.J. Styles with Ric Flair ringside, plus one commercial. (up 4.7% vs. 2011-Q1 average)
Q3: Impact reached the first hour peak of a 1.23 rating for Crimson vs. Magnus focusing on the tag division, plus backstage segments, and one commercial break. (up 5.4% vs. 2011-Q3 average)
Q4: Impact dropped to a first hour low of a 1.17 rating for the first-half of Mickie James vs. Madison Rayne in a steel cage match, plus two commercial breaks dragging down the rating. (up 4.0% vs. 2011-Q4 average)
Q5: Impact increased to a show-high 1.24 rating for the second-half of Mickie-Madison, one commercial, and a post-match celebration with the Knockouts. (up 0.7% vs. 2011-Q5 average)
Q6: Impact began a steady decline with a 1.19 rating for Austin Aries and Alex Shelley's in-ring promo exchange, plus one commercial break. (up 2.6% vs. 2011-Q6 average)
Q7: Impact declined slightly to a 1.17 rating for Eric Young vs. Angelina Love and one commercial. (up 2.6% vs. 2011-Q7 average)
Q8: Impact declined slightly to a show-low 1.15 rating for the main event Hardy-Storm match, post-match angle with Roode, Sting, and Bully Ray, and one commercial break. (down 2.3% vs. 2011-Q8 average)
The eighth quarter-hour was the only segment of the show that scored below its corresponding 2011 quarter-hour average. Also, the first quarter-hour, with a 1.20 rating, was the only segment that was not the highest-rated segment of 2012 in the corresponding quarter-hour. (The January 5 Impact scored a 1.23 rating in Q1. The Jan. 12 Impact tied with a 1.20 rating in Q1.)
TNA Impact Wrestling Results 1/19/12 Posted by Kyle Patin 10:06 PM TNA Impact Wrestling Results January 19, 2012 - Orlando, FL
* James Storm comes to the ring for a promo and talks about being the new #1 Contender. He is interrupted by Jeff Hardy who says he's not done with Roode yet. They go back and forth and are interrupted by Bobby Roode. Roode says that since there was no winner last week, Storm doesn't get his title shot and because Hardy didn't beat him he doesn't get a title shot. They are interrupted by Sting who announces that Jeff Hardy will face James Storm in a #1 Contender Match with the winner getting Bobby Roode at Against All Odds.
(1) Gunner defeated AJ Styles after interference from Kazarian and Christopher Daniels. Gunner went to DDT AJ into the concrete after the match but AJ fought out of it and ran off Gunner.
(2) Crimson defeated Magnus with his finisher. After the match Samoa Joe attacked Crimson when Morgan came out for the save. Magnus and Joe got the upperhand on the champs and beat them down again.
(3) Mickie James defeated Madison Rayne in a Steel Cage Match with her finisher.
* Austin Aries comes to the ring and brags about how he has beaten everyone. He is interrupted by Alex Shelley who discusses the past year with Chris Sabin getting injured. Shelley reminds everyone that when they fought in 2011, he wasn't the one who lost those matches. Shelley wants a title match but Aries tells him to find an X Division opponent to earn his title shot.
(4) Eric Young defeated Angelina Love when Love low blowed EY. Angelina and Winter pounced on EY after the match until ODB made the save. She was beat down but Young recovered and threw Winter and Love from the ring. Young then kissed ODB.
(5) The James Storm vs Jeff Hardy #1 Contender's Match ended in a draw when Bully Ray came out and hit Storm, Hardy and the referee with his chain. Sting came out and ran off Bully Ray to the back. Roode got in the ring and stood over Storm and Hardy declaring himself the greatest champion in history.
Velvet Sky Interview: Shoots Hard On Internet Rumors, State Of The Knockouts Division
TNA Knockout Velvet Sky was interviewed by Zoo magazine. In the interview she talks about getting her start in Wrestling, the popularity of Impact Wrestling in the UK and the state of the Knockouts division in TNA:
On the popularity of TNA in the UK: The UK fans just dont get the same opportunity to see TNA live because we are based in the US. Our fans back home can see us at the drop of a dime and get so many chances through our events, autograph signings and meet and greet sessions. Its an exciting experience for me because I always look forward to being on the European tour and getting to perform for the UK fans. Ill hopefully get to do a little bit of sightseeing too.
Regarding the Current Direction Of the Knockouts Division: In my opinion I honestly think that despite the lingerie matches and bikini car washes we have the strongest group of women in the wrestling industry today. Every one of us have come from a wrestling background and spent a lot of years on the indy circuit where we worked for little money, and sometimes none at all. For me back then it sucked not to get paid, but it was more important to get my name out there in a positive way and working on the right shows to get recognised.
The pay didnt matter to me, it mattered to work as much as possible and the six years of hard work paid off when I signed with TNA. Ill never forget where I came from because the indy circuit is where I learned my trade. All the dues I and all the other Knockouts paid has made us that much stronger because we struggled so long trying to make it and now we have. The Knockouts is by far the best womens division in the industry today. The internet has changed the wrestling industry considerably.
On how the internet and social media has shaped the business: Aside from the positives from the likes of Twitter and Facebook, the internet in general has had quite a negative effect on the business. Some people report false information on professional wrestling and those in the industry, just so they can have a story. It was reported that the onscreen persona of Karen Jarrett and her negative dialogue of me was what TNA officials thought of me. That is complete and utter bullsh**t! It is just false. This is just a small example of how the internet can have a negative effect on wrestling and affect my character.
I laugh at it more than anything. Its just frustrating because I have worked so hard to try and keep a good name for myself in this business. Dont get me wrong as I said the likes of Twitter and Facebook have also had a positive effect because it has helped tremendously with fan interaction. Before social networking fans could only interact with us through autograph signings and events like that. But now with a click of a button fans can get in touch with us and thats a great thing for us too.
TNA reveals Yet Another Maximum Impact IV Tour Poster.
Two other posters were also available for the events at Nottingham and Manchester, looking exactly the same as the one above except for the respective locations.
Official Press Release For TNA's Ring Ka King Promotion
TNA ENTERTAINMENT, LLC PARTNERS WITH ENDEMOL INDIA TO LAUNCH PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING SERIES RING KA KING Show to air Saturday and Sunday nights on the Colors Network
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (January 19, 2012) TNA Entertainment, LLC announced today a partnership with Endemol India Pvt. Limited to produce Ring Ka King, a professional wrestling show for India that will also feature several TNA superstars. The show will air on the Colors Network Saturday and Sunday nights, with the debut airing Saturday, January 28, 2012.
Ring Ka King, host is the legendary Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. The show will feature a cast of Indian superstars, as well as such TNA superstars as Abyss, Matt Morgan, Mickie James, Magnus and Scott Steiner. The partnership with TNA Entertainment, producer of IMPACT WRESTLING and Endemol India, a world leader in entertainment programming, is the first co-production for the two companies.
The international market for professional wrestling is expanding, states TNA Entertainment Executive Vice President Andy Barton. Until now, most professional wrestling content has been exported from the United States. This partnership brings TNAs expertise in producing professional wrestling programming and Endemols vast experience in content creation and distribution to a localized, scalable product for the Indian market. Executive producer Jeff Jarrett added, Professional wrestling fans around the world have always related to one of their own, and the lack of properly trained talent and the infrastructure to produce a high quality professional wrestling show have always been a hindrance to create this type of program. With the tag team of TNA Entertainment and Endemol, we have the perfect one-two punch to bring the concept to fruition. TNA and Endemol have created a professional wrestling school in Mumbai to develop Indian talent. A three city casting call was held to engage and identify candidates for the school.
TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held sports entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in events, products, numerous TV properties, merchandise and music, as well as, the management and promotion of professional wrestlers. The roster features such greats as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Sting, James Storm, Ron Van Dam the lovely and lethal Knockouts and many more through its highly successful TNA IMPACT WRESTLING weekly broadcasts on SPIKE TV. In addition, TNA produces monthly PPV events and over 100 live shows a year. The product is the worlds most innovative experience in professional wrestling and is broadcast in over 120 countries. For more information, please visit www.impactwrestling.com.
We start off this weeks show with the Smackdown brand and your announcers are Matt Striker and Josh Mathews.
Match Number One: Tamina versus Natalya in a Best of Until Natalya Can Win Match
They lock up and Tamina with a wasist lock but Natalya with a standing switch and forearm to the back. Natalya runs to the ropes to avoid Tamina. Natalya with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Tamina with a chop and then she gets a near fall. The referee keeps Tamina out of the corner and that allows Natalya to send Tamina into the turnbuckles. Natalya puts Tamina on the ropes and she kicks Tamina in the ribs. Natalya slams Taminas head into the mat.
Natalya with a kick to the midsection and she chokes Tamina in the ropes. Natalya gets a near fall. Natalya with an abdominal stretch on Tamina but Tamina gets out of the hold and hip tosses Natalya.
Natalya with a clothesline for a near fall. Natalya gets another near fall as Tamina exerts more energy to kick out. Natalya slams Taminas head into the mat and Natalya applies a modified figure four but Tamina does not tap.
Natalya misses a leg drop when Tamina rolls out of the way. Natalya runs into a boot and avoids a clothesline. Tamina with chops followed by a leaping head butt. Tamina tries for a super kick but Natalya blocks it and tries for the Sharpshooter but Tamina rolls up Natalya to get a near fall.
Tamina with a Samoan drop and Natalya is out. Tamina goes up top for the Superfly Splash but Natalya recovers and crotches Tamina. Natalya tries for a superplex but Tamina blocks it and sends Natalya to the mat. Tamina with the Superfly Splash for the three count.
Winner: Tamina
We go to commercial.
We are back with a look at what happened at the end of last weeks Smackdown when Big Show deliberately ran over a defenseless AJ Lee who was at ringside to give her boyfriend some support.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the Raw portion of the show and your announcers are Josh Mathews and Scott Stanford.
Match Number Two: Santino Marella and Mason Ryan versus Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks
Hawkins and Ryan start things off and they lock up with Ryan sending Hawkins into the corner. Hawkins has something to say to Ryan but Ryan with a shoulder tackle and he tags in Reks. Ryan hip tosses Reks into the ring from the apron and then he runs Reks into the corner and connects with shoulders.
Santino tags in and Ryan sends Santino into the midsection of Reks. Reks with an Irish whip but he misses a splash into the corner and Marella with a drop kick. Santino sets for the cobra but Reks goes to the floor. Hawkins tries to interfere and Santino avoids him and Ryan press slams Hawkins onto Reks and we go to commercial.
We are back and Reks works on the midsection and head with double sledges. Reks keeps Santino from making the tag and he sends Santino into Curts boot. Curt tags in and he kicks Santino. Curt with a suplex and he gets a near fall. Hawkins with a reverse chin lock. Hawkins with a knee to the midsection but Santino sends Hawkins into the turnbuckles.
Reks tags in and he keeps Santino from tagging in Ryan. Reks with a quarter nelson and chin lock. Santino gets to his feet but Reks pulls Santino back to the mat and he tags in Hawkins. Curt with a boot to the abdomen followed by an elbow drop for a near fall. Hawkins with a head scissors and Reks is tagged back in and he kicks Santino.
Reks with a hard Irish whip and he gets a near fall. Hawkins tags in and he punches Santino. Hawkins with a reverse chin lock but Santino with punches. Santino with a jaw breaker and both men are down and Ryan is tagged in.
Ryan with a shoulder and clotheslines to Hawkins. Ryan with a running shoulder into the corner followed by a running big boot. Ryan with a full nelson and he sends Hawkins into Reks and Reks is sent to the floor. Ryan tags in Santino and it is time for the Cobra and he puts on his pet cobra and hits it and gets the three count.
Winners: Santino Marella and Mason Ryan
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Raw Rebound.
Match Number Three: Alex Riley versus Jinder Mahal
Mahal with a kick and forearm to the back and then he connects with forearms and kicks before the referee pulls Mahal out of the corner. Riley puts Mahal into the corner and he punches Mahal but Mahal with an Irish whip. Riley avoids a charge into the corner and hits a clothesline of his own. Riley with a modified DDT from the turnbuckles for a near fall.
Mahal with a kick to Riley followed by a leaping knee for a near fall. Mahal chokes Riley in the ropes. Mahal with a neck breaker for a near fall. Mahal with a cravate. Riley with punches to Mahal and then he hits a running forearm. Riley with a clothesline and spinebuster.
Riley gets Mahal up for the TKO but Mahal with an elbow and a slam. Mahal locks in the camel clutch and Riley taps out.
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