TNA Impact Wrestling Results February 16, 2012 in Orlando, FL
* Bobby Roode opened up the show gloating about his victory against his three opponents at Against All Odds. Sting interrupts and announces that tonight, Roode will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Hardy in a No DQ Match. He said that he hopes Roode is ready because that match is next!
(1) Bobby Roode defeated Jeff Hardy in a No DQ Match when Kurt Angle interfered allowing Roode to hit a spear for the pinfall. Roode retains the World Heavyweight title.
(2) Austin Aries and Zema Ion defeated Alex Shelley and Shannon Moore in a tag team match. Aries was about to hit his Brainbuster on Shelley when Ion made a blind tag. While Shelley escaped the move, he got rolled up by Ion to give the heels the win.
(3) Madison Rayne won a 10-Knockout Battle Royal to earn a shot at Gail Kim's Title. Velvet Sky eliminated Sarita and thought she won when Madison Rayne (who was sitting with Gail Kim at ringside) came in and eliminated her. Order of elimination: 1. Winter, 2. Brooke Tessmacher, 3. Rosita, 4. Mickie James, 5. ODB, 6. Tara, 7. Angelina Love, 8. Sarita, 9. Velvet Sky.
* Eric Bischoff, Ric Flair, Gunner and Chelsea came to the ring. Bischoff said a few final things about Garett Bischoff and told Garett not to come back.
(4) James Storm defeated Bully Ray in a #1 Contender's Match with a Last Call. After the match, Ray jumped Storm before New York Giants player, Brandon Jacobs showed up and had a faceoff with Ray. TNA Agents came in to separate the two before things really got out of hand.
* Sting comes out and calls out Bobby Roode. Sting announces that Bobby Roode will defend the World Heavyweight Title against James Storm in a Steel Cage at Lockdown. Bobby attacks Sting and lays him out with the championship belt.
WWE Superstars Results February 16, 2012 Taped 2/13 & 2/14 Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor
1 - AKSANA vs. MAXINE
Since when does Maxine get to be on Superstars? Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, but it's unusual. Even more unusual was a video package recalling NXT's ending as Maxine walks out. NXT never gets referenced! I also like how Aksana's 'Tron has videos of her with Teddy Long.
Aksana with a pair of armdrags and an armbar to start things off. Maxine shoves her into the ropes to get a break, but Aksana goes with kicks and a snapmare for a two count. It's like watching an Eastern European, female version of Yoshi Tatsu. Maxine powers out of a hold and gets a drop toehold to send Aksana into the ropes. Maxine with power and a chinlock that looks like she's going to rip Aksana's head off. Aksana can't get any traction as Maxine covers her twice without a win.
Dragon Sleeper on the mat from Maxine, but Aksana gets out. Maxine with an atomic drop and bullies Aksana in the corner. Maxine continues to dominate. Aksana with an elbow on a corner charge to regain control. Some goofy slam gets two for Aksana. Aksana with a pair of shoulder tackles and a rough bodyslam for two. Maxine hits a big right, but Aksana slides under a clothesline and hits a spinebuster for the win.
WINNER: Aksana in 5:00. Aksana's in-ring action needs a good bit of polish, but Maxine is progressing nicely. Sad to see Maxine take a loss here, though.
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They replayed the HBK-Triple H promo from Monday. Yeah, when I get mad, I cut my hair, too, and put together video packages that remind folks of David Fincher films.
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2 -- U.S. champion JACK SWAGGER vs. MASON RYAN -- non-title match
Nice to see that Jack Swagger and the U.S. Championship still exist. I was just wondering where Mason Ryan was a few days ago too.
Swagger shouts in Ryan's face, but he isn't scared. Ryan shrugs off some of Swagger's offense, then throws Swagger out of the ring. Ryan lands a shoulder tackle, but Swagger cuts his leg out. Swagger runs head-first into a fist. Ryan gets a one count on a fallaway slam, then Swagger trips Ryan into the turnbuckle and dives at Ryan's leg.
Swagger goes to work in the corner and even manages a belly-to-belly on the huge Ryan for a one count. Swagger with control on the mat, but Ryan counters a running splash with a flapjack. Ryan heats it up with his usual offensive barrage. Swagger with a leg takedown, but Ryan kicks away from the Anklelock. Ryan with a full nelson, but Swagger jumps over the ropes for a break. Swagger beats Ryan's leg on the ringpost and dives at the leg. Swagger applies the Anklelock and Ryan taps.
WINNER: Swagger via submission in 5:00. Mason Ryan may not be too credible with the wins and losses, but his size allows a win over him to give Swagger some juice. Swagger did a good job at covering for Ryan's deficiencies, but Ryan looks almost dangerously sloppy on many of his throws and slams.
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The Raw Rebound aired.
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3 -- WWE tag champions EPICO & PRIMO (w/Rosa Mendes) vs. SANTINO MARELLA & ALEX RILLEY -- non-title tag match
Marella and Epico lead off and Josh Mathews actually calls Santino the Jeremy Lin of WWE. Epico ducks an early Cobra attempt. Lock-up and Marella with an armdrag and helicopter, but Epico puts a boot into Marella. Marella with a pair of drop toeholds. Epico gets on his feet and eats canvas again on another toehold. Riley tags in and controls Epico some more. Primo tags in, but Riley controls him, too. Primo gets some traction, but not for long. Marella tags in, tries to go off the top rope, but gets scared, so he lands an axe handle from the bottom rope. Marella continues to control Primo, including yet another drop toehold. Marella with a hip toss and Sailor Salute headbutt, but Primo heads to the corner to avoid a Cobra. Epico with a distraction to give Primo a chance to ambush Marella.
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Out of the break, Primo is beating on Marella. Leg drop for two from Primo. Primo stomps on the Cobra sock and settles into a side chinlock. Meanwhile, Rosa struts her stuff ringside, drawing cat calls. Primo shrugs off a sunset flip and tags Epico in. The heels isolate Marella in the corner. Double suplex only draws one for Primo. Riley begs for the hot tag, but Marella is grounded with another chinlock.
Marella with the Santino Stunner to get the space for the tag, and Epico tags in, too. Riley with hot offense. Faceplant for two, but Primo breaks up the pin. Riley dumps Primo, but Epico slips out of the Final Score, sends Riley into the ringpost, and catches him with the Backstabber on the rebound for the pin and win.
WINNERS: Epico & Primo in 10:00. Entertaining match. All four have their merits in the ring and they showed them off well here. I'm looking forward to seeing Alex Riley against Titus O'Neil on NXT next week.
According to the official website of WWE developmental promotion Florida Championship Wrestling, the wrestler known as Chris Hero has been officially named Kassius Ohno.
The independent wrestling circuit standout recently reached a developmental contract agreement with WWE after passing a field of medical tests. Hero and tag team partner Claudio Castagnoli were offered contracts last summer after participating in a private workout with company officials. Castagnoli signed but Hero did not due to naturally elevated testosterone/epitestosterone levels, according to the Wrestling Observer. WWE won't sign individuals who test positive for steroids in their drug testing.
"It took forever and a ton of testing to prove the reading was actually natural and it was quite the process," the Observer wrote of WWE signing Hero.
- WWE's story on Randy Orton's concussion from Monday's RAW is that he suffered a concussion when Daniel Bryan hit him with the World Heavyweight Title but this is likely just a storyline reason. During the match against Big Show when the injury occurred, Orton can be seen getting up and his legs weren't steady, after delivering the RKO to Big Show. Orton got up from the RKO slowly and immediately grabbed his head.
Backstage at RAW on Monday, nobody knew Orton was injured or at least they weren't talking about it.
Bully Ray Interview: Talks Team 3D Split, Fan Hate And More
TNA Wrestler Bully Ray Spoke with the UK Sun regarding a number of topics including the split with his Team 3D tag partner Devon, being a heel and more: Below is a quick recap
On the fan hate: "I get off on the fact that people hate me so much. When I'm in the ring there is nothing about my act that I want you to enjoy. When I'm the bad guy, I want you to hate me more than anybody else. I want you to hate me more than you love the other guy. I don't want to bring a smile to your face, I don't want you to cheer me."
On the Team 3D split: "There have been plenty of people that told me I should have broken away from Team 3D a long time ago, but I kept it together for very good reasons. Financial reasons, fun reasons. Me and D-Von are the most successful team in the world in the past 20 years. Hands down, no arguments. How do we measure success? We measure it in two ways in the wrestling business money and world titles. You can't tell me another team in the past 20 years that has made more money or had more championship reigns. I'm not saying we are the greatest tag team in the world I would never, ever say that. That's pompous, That's bulls***, but we are the most successful tag team in the world."
- Will Russo (Vince Russo's son), who had been working on the production side of TNA, quit the company Sunday via telephone after it was clear his father was leaving the promotion.
- TNA sources are indicating that Vince Russo was released from his position as a lead writer for the company's creative team. The decision was not much of a surprise as much of the direction in recent months had been directed by Bruce Prichard and Eric Bischoff with Vince Russo and Matt Conway writing the actual scripts of the shows, which were then filtered through the aforementioned and tweaked the day of production.
- Dixie Carter's Twitter statement on Russo leaving was the first official word many in the company had heard on Russo's status within the company. The statement also makes it appear that both sides (TNA & Vince Russo) have agreed not to speak badly of each other.
- Dave Lagana, who was hired by the company for Ring Ka King, was at this week's round of TV helping with production and offering feedback and some creative input. Going forward, it is expected he will be working with Matt Conway on scripts but it is not seen as a replacement of Vince Russo's position as much as someone who was working for the company taking on some additional responsibilities.
- Rumors that Dave Lagana replaced Russo started because Lagana's position with the company was labeled "Creative Director." This is actually the job title he was given when TNA hired him.
- The Russo departure will leave the company without one of Dixie's top confidantes and in a way, top scapegoat, as there was certainly a segment of fans prepared to blame Russo for anything that was booked that they didn't like from a logical standpoint.
LIVE from Rapid City, South Dakota (ignore Tony Schiavone, it's not Iowa), the Fall of '98 Series returns from it's hiatus!
Barbarian vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Lex Luger challenges Bret Hart, Tokyo Magnum vs. Eddie Guerrero, Saturn vs. Kanyon, Sick Boy vs. Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, Hollywood Hogan on the mic, Stevie Ray(c) vs. Chris Jericho - TV Title, Eric Bischoff on the mic, Lizmark Jr. vs. Psychosis vs. Rey Mysterio Jr., Lex Luger vs. Bret Hart(c) - US Title, Juventud Guerrera(c) vs. Kidman - Cruiserweight Title, Raven vs. Horace - Raven's Rules, Curt Hennig vs. Konnan, Scott Hall and Giant(c) vs. Sting and Kevin Nash - Tag Titles, Meng vs. Goldberg(c) - nWo Lumberjack match - World Heavyweight Championship
Alberto Del Rio Disliked by WWE Colleagues Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/15/2012 at 10:54 PM
The Wrestling Observer reports that Alberto Del Rio is disliked by some of his WWE colleagues due to how he carries himself and the belief that his position in the company is unwarranted.
The two-time WWE Champion is seen as off-putting behind the scenes as he portrays himself as a master backstage politician and struts around as a superstar. There is also a perception that he is not over to the level of his sizable push as his matches and promos garner tepid reactions from the audience. Company officials, however, are receptive to the Mexican grappler as they feel he has superstar potential because he's bilingual, tall and has a "great movie star look." His push is also fueled by the company's need for Hispanic stars given the lack of clarity regarding the long-term futures of Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara.
Meanwhile, Del Rio admitted during an interview last week with Bay area sports radio station 95.7 FM The Game that he doesn't like many of his WWE peers. When asked who he liked the least, the second-generation wrestler said that he hates The Miz.
"This is not part of the show. I really dislike that guy. I've tried to punch him in the face several times, not in the ring I mean outside the ring, but he's just like a little girl, he's always running away from me," Del Rio said.
"There's a big difference between The Miz and I, I'm a real athlete, he's just a loud stupid little kid. He's probably one of those guys that was bullied when he was in school, that's the reason he's now oh so loud and he wants to get attention from everybody, but in my case he's the real deal."
Del Rio capped off his Miz rant by saying that he doesn't have many female fans because "he's fat and ugly."
HHH Wants More Spanish-Speaking Wrestlers Hired Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/15/2012 at 07:55 PM
Triple H reportedly wants more Spanish-speaking wrestlers signed since he believes the Hispanic market is a major key to the prosperity of WWE. More specifically, he wants wrestlers who can conduct interviews in both English and Spanish. Rosa Mendes in particular has been directed to yell at ringside in Spanish as much as possible since she's bilingual.
The Miz has as much heat as anyone in WWE, but it has little to do with him not catching R-Truth during the Six-Pack Challenge on last week's Raw SuperShow. Rather, the animosity is being attributed to his obnoxious behavior as many of his co-workers are turned off by it.
"The feeling is he's like a little frat boy who is loud and has to be the center of attention," the Wrestling Observer says.
As reported last week, it is widely believed within WWE that his work has regressed, both in the squared circle and verbally. When he was low on the totem pole, he appeared motivated and forced management to make him a headliner. He is now back to mid-card status and isnt giving WWE much reason to elevate him again.
Dixie Carter Confirms Vince Russo's Departure Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/14/2012 at 04:33 PM
- TNA President Dixie Carter announced the following:
"TNA and Vince Russo have mutually parted ways as of this week. The separation is amicable and professional. We are glad for the opportunity to have worked together and wish each other nothing but good luck and success in the future."
WWE Posts Update on Randy Orton's Injury Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/14/2012 at 10:45 PM
- The following comes from WWE.com:
"WWE medical personnel have confirmed that Randy Orton suffered a concussion on Raw SuperShow when World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan smashed Orton over the head with his title.
"Randy sustained head trauma following his match with Big Show, in which Daniel Bryan interfered, and he was evaluated in the training room immediately afterward," WWE physician Dr. Michael Sampson told WWE.com "Due to his symptoms as well as his neurological evaluation, he was diagnosed with a concussion. We will be doing more testing to see how he's going to do as far as short term vs. long term."
Orton will not be cleared to compete in the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match this Sunday."
- The Wrestling Globe reports that WWE officials have decided to put Brodus Clay's "Funkasaurus" gimmick on hold for the time being. Word is that Vince McMahon feels that Clay's ring work wasn't where it needed to be for WWE TV.
The match against Heath Slater was cut from SmackDown a few weeks back when the decision was made that Clay needed to work on his in-ring skills.
- WWE premiered an updated intro on Monday's Raw SuperShow and the over two-year-old shot of Evan Bourne performing Air Bourne was noticeably removed.
Bourne, whose real name is Matthew Korklan, is currently serving a sixty-day suspension for his second violation of WWE's Talent Wellness Program. He will be eligible to return to action on March 18.
After RAW went off the air, John Cena nailed Kane with an Attitude Adjustment.
In the dark match main event, CM Punk defended the WWE Championship by defeating Dolph Ziggler. After the bout, Punk dedicated the match to Zack Ryder.
Chris Jericho def. Kofi Kingston (PHOTOS | WATCH) Randy Orton def. Big Show (PHOTOS | WATCH) R-Truth def. Dolph Ziggler (PHOTOS | WATCH) Tamina Snuka def. Brie Bella (PHOTOS | WATCH) CM Punk def. The Miz (PHOTOS | WATCH)
WWE Raw SuperShow results: Has Cena embraced the hate? By: Kara A. Medalis February 13, 2012 Tags: WWE Raw SuperShow: February 13, 2012, CM Punk, Chris Jericho
SAN DIEGO - Zack Ryder's night went from bad to worse on Raw SuperShow, as Long Island Iced-Z's crush, Eve, kissed his friend, John Cena, after Kane tried to kidnap her. Then, The Big Red Monster viciously tossed a wheelchair-bound Ryder off the stage, leaving him motionless on the ground before he had to be taken out of the arena on a stretcher by emergency medical professionals.
Did John Cena embrace the hate? (PHOTOS | WATCH) John Cena came before the WWE Unvierse, denying any involvement with Eve, apologizing to his friend, Zack Ryder. After talking to the WWE Universe about his match against The Rock at WrestleMania XXVIII (PREVIEW) and promising to defeat Kane in Sunday's Ambulance Match (PREVIEW), Cena was confronted by Long Island Iced-Z with a slap! When Ryder tried to hit his former friend a second time, Cena blocked him, causing the injured Superstar to fall to the mat. Then Kane appeared before a remorseful and frustrated Cena, congratulating him on embracing the hate by stealing his best friend's love. When Cena turned his back for a moment, Kane pushed a wheelchair-bound Ryder off the stage, leaving him to be stretchered out of the arena!
The extent of Ryder's injuries has yet to be determined, but WWE.com has learned that he was rushed to a San Diego trauma center for observation.
CM Punk def. The Miz (PHOTOS | WATCH) Less than a week before Elimination Chamber, CM Punk continued to prove why hes the WWE Champion, defeating The Miz with an Anaconda Vise. Will The Straight Edge Superstar reinforce why hes The Best in the World this Sunday when he defends his title in the Elimination Chamber?
Eve kissed John Cena (WATCH) Kane kidnapped Eve, taunting her and locking her in the back of an ambulance. John Cena ran to help, and she was freed before Kane could drive off with the former Divas Champion. Then Eve passionately kissed a stunned Cena, as a lovelorn Zack Ryder sadly witnessed.
Tamina Snuka def. Brie Bella (PHOTOS | WATCH) With a second consecutive victory on Raw, Tamina Snukas forward momentum continued. She thwarted The Bellas Twin Magic, defeating Brie. Tamina, the daughter of legendary WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Superfly Snuka, is channeling the essence of her father, but will it be enough this Sunday when she challenges Beth Phoenix for the Divas Title at Elimination Chamber? (PREVIEW)
R-Truth def. Dolph Ziggler (PHOTOS | WATCH) Dolph Zigglers showboating got the best of him, suffering another loss on his way to Elimination Chamber this Sunday. R-Truth earned a quick victory over the showoff, giving Little Jimmy another reason to cheer.
WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels returned to Raw (PHOTOS | WATCH) HBK confronted Triple H, begging for an answer to the question on everyones mind why would he decline the chance to end Undertakers streak at WrestleMania XXVIII? The WWE COO said hes not a sellout or a coward, but he doesnt want to end The Deadmans mystique because it's bad for business. Triple H said he, Michaels and Undertaker are "the end of an era," and he's "not the one to end that era." Then, Undertaker appeared on the TitanTron, revealing a shocking moment, taking a razor to his hair and proclaiming "vengeance will be mine." (Get HBK's Diary of a Heartbreak Kid eBook)
Randy Orton def. Big Show by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) This past Friday on SmackDown, an explosive match between World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton resulted in an Orton-Big Show brawl that continued after the show went off the air (WATCH | EXCLUSIVE POST MATCH BRAWL),
On Raw, Daniel Bryan interrupted the match between two of his Elimination Chamber opponents, causing WWE's Apex Predator to defeat the giant by disqualification. After The Viper hit his opponent with a vicious RKO, Bryan who was on commentary slid into the ring at hit Orton and then The Worlds Largest Athlete with the World Heavyweight Title, standing tall less than a week before Elimination Chamber.
Chris Jericho def. Kofi Kingston (PHOTOS | WATCH) After participating in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Debate, Jericho returned to singles action on Raw SuperShow. The first-ever Unidsputed Champion earned his first victory in almost a year and a half with a Codebreaker, defeating Kofi Kingston just six days before they meet at the pay-per-view.
WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Debate kicked off Raw SuperShow (PHOTOS) WWE Hall of Famer Jerry The King Lawler moderated a heated debate between the Superstars competing for the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber this Sunday R-Truth, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Kofi Kingston, Chris Jericho and WWE Champion CM Punk. Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis also thanked the WWE Board of Directors for letting him keep his position as Interim Raw General Manager and announced three matches for Raw SuperShow: R-Truth vs. Ziggler, The Miz vs. Punk and Kingston vs. Jericho.
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Alberto Del Rio Disliked by WWE Colleagues
