At tonights TNA house show in Beckley, West Virginia, Tara suffered what is believed to be a knee injury in a bout with Gail Kim for the TNA Womens Knockouts Championship. She had to be helped to the back by Ronnie Lange of Atlas Security, and paramedics in the building were alerted.
Tara also "Injured' her knee at the Agasint All Odds PPV, causing her to lose the match. So it is unknown at this time if this is a storyline or not.
Big Show & The Great Khali def. Wade Barrett & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes (PHOTOS) Hunico def. Ted DiBiase (PHOTOS) WWE Tag Team Champions Epico & Primo def. The Usos (PHOTOS) World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. Sheamus (Disqualification) (PHOTOS) Jinder Mahal def. Ezekiel Jackson (PHOTOS) Tamina Snuka & Alicia Fox def. Beth Phoenix & Natalya (PHOTOS) Santino Marella wins the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Wild Card Battle Royal (PHOTOS)
FRESNO, Calif. In a stunning turn of events, Santino Marella shocked the WWE Universe, triumphing in an impromptu Elimination Chamber Wild Card Battle Royal to claim a pod in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match this Sunday!
Santino Marella wins the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Wild Card Battle Royal (WATCH | PHOTOS) Accepting SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long's invitation, Superstars from SmackDown, Raw and WWE NXT competed for the opportunity of a lifetime the right to replace the injured Randy Orton in the Chamber. (WATCH)
With such a prestigious opportunity on the line, the competition was fierce from the word go. The desire to have a chance at the World Heavyweight Title created a slew of incredible moments including Primo eliminating his own cousin Epico, an action-packed struggle between Primo and Justin Gabriel to stay in the match and Hunico and Ted DiBiase eliminating each other.
In the end, it would all come down to four Superstars: Ezekiel Jackson, Drew McIntyre, David Otunga and the unlikely Santino Marella. With the WWE Universe behind him, Santino eliminated Drew. Then, minutes later when Jackson charged toward him, the Italian Superstar pulled down the rope, causing The Personification of Domination to fall to the ringside floor.
David Otunga quickly looked to pick up the pieces, launching a major offensive on his one remaining roadblock to glory. But, no matter what he did, he could not overcome Santino's spirit. And, when Otunga got a running start to hurl his resilient opponent over the top rope, Santino countered, sending John Laurinaitis' legal counsel to his defeat. Santino Marella survived the odds and would be heading to WWE Elimination Chamber! (MATCH PREVIEW) SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long gets a surprise visit from Raw Interim General Manager John Laurinaitis (WATCH)
Tamina Snuka & Alicia Fox def. Beth Phoenix & Natalya (WATCH | PHOTOS) Just when it looked like Alicia Fox was about to tap-out to Natalya's Sharpshooter, the referee was suddenly overcome by a terrible odor in the vicinity of the Diva action. As Natalya began to argue argued with the official, A-Fox promptly tagged in Tamina, who overcame the third-generation Diva with a splash off the top rope. When Beth Phoenix charged after her No. 1 contender after the bell, The Warrior Princess caught her with a powerful kick. But, when she tried for a follow-up splash, The Glamazon got herself out of the ring at the last second. But, just who will walk out of WWE Elimination Chamber with the Divas Championship remains to be seen. (MATCH PREVIEW) Jinder Mahal def. Ezekiel Jackson (WATCH | PHOTOS) In a fierce battle, Jinder Mahal utilized the excruciating Camel Clutch to make the powerful Ezekiel Jackson tap out. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long announced Elimination Chamber Wild Card Battle Royal (WATCH) Following the earlier announcement that Randy Ortons concussion would prevent him from competing in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match this Sunday (WATCH), Teddy Long decided to offer one Superstar the opportunity of a lifetime decreeing that any available competitors from SmackDown, Raw or WWE NXT would be eligible to take part in a main event Elimination Chamber Wild Card Battle Royal to determine The Vipers replacement.
World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. Sheamus by Disqualification (WATCH | PHOTOS) With both Randy Orton and Big Show gone from the building, a bragging Daniel Bryan emerged to declare that he would prove everyone wrong yet again by beating the odds and defending his title at WWE Elimination Chamber this Sunday. Bryan then demanded ring announcer Lilian Garcia declare him the winner of his scheduled match with WWE's Apex Predator by forfeit. But, Theodore Long soon burst his bubble, informing him that he would be facing Sheamus instead. In the climax of the knockdown drag-out showdown that followed, the World Heavyweight Champion purposely provoked the ire of The Great White, spitting directly in his face. When the referee tried to separate the angry Celtic Warrior from Bryan, Sheamus threw the official to the ground bringing the disqualification defeat upon him. Once again, Daniel Bryan walked out victorious due to controversial circumstances. WWE Tag Team Champions Epico & Primo def. The Usos (WATCH | PHOTOS) When a confident Jimmy Uso leaped at Primo off the top rope to deliver the splash, his resourceful adversary picked up his knees to block the assault. This set up the WWE Tag Team Champion to hit the Backstabber for the victory, serving as the prelude to another sultry dance by Rosa Mendes. Hunico def. Ted DiBiase (WATCH | PHOTOS) One week ago, Ted DiBiase scored a quick win over Hunico, despite the fact that the gutsy Superstar was competing with a still-injured wrist. This week, after DiBiase exacerbated his injury while executing a fierce dropkick, Camacho grabbed his damaged appendage and pulled it over the ropes with great force. This disruption allowed Hunico to roll his opponent up for a quick victory of his own. Big Show destroys SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long's office (WATCH) Demanding a match with World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan who attacked him with the World Title on Raw SuperShow a furious Big Show hit the WMD on Mark Henry and destroyed Teddy Longs office in an absolute rage. Despite Teddy's attempts to get extra security, in the end, it was the giant that later voluntarily vacated the arena.
Big Show & The Great Khali def. Wade Barrett & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes (WATCH | PHOTOS) In a match between SmackDown Elimination Chamber participants, Big Show teamed with The Great Khali against the crafty combination of Wade Barrett and Cody Rhodes. When The World's Largest Athlete tagged into the match, the fired up giant unleashed an absolutely dominant assault on both of his opponents. Hurling Rhodes backwards out of the ring with tremendous force, the enormous competitor overcame The Barrett Barrage with a devastating chokeslam.
As the smoke cleared, Big Show delivered the WMD to Khali, sending the message that it will truly be every Superstar for himself this Sunday in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match. (MATCH PREVIEW)
SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long Takes Randy Orton out of Elimination Chamber (WATCH) Due to a concussion suffered at the hands Daniel Bryan on Raw four days earlier, The Viper was told by Teddy Long that he will not be cleared to compete on SmackDown or the Elimination Chamber in two days. Knowing Orton's temperament, the GM had security waiting to meet him outside his office to escort him out of the building.
According to PWTorch, TNA Impact Wrestling on Thursday, February 16 scored a 1.06 rating, exactly the same as last week's year-low rating, despite following a PPV and featuring a mainstream appearance by N.Y. Giants star Brandon Jacobs.
Impact Wrestling averaged 1.52 million viewers, which was slightly up compared to an average of 1.50 million viewers last week.
Impact Wrestling declined in key demographic ratings of males & adults 18-34 and males & adults 18-49. Only the teen male demographics were up compared to last week.
Impact Wrestling's m18-34 rating was tied for the lowest of the year, the m18-49 rating was the lowest since December 22, and the a18-49 rating was also the lowest since December.
On cable TV Thursday night, Impact Wrestling ranked #31 in overall viewers, #19 among males 18-34, and #14 among males 18-49, knocking Impact Wrestling out of their usual rank within or close to the Top 10.
Q1: The show after a PPV, Impact opened with a year-low 0.99 rating, which followed last week's year-low 1.03 rating in Q1. The segment featured Bobby Roode's seemingly-weekly show-opening confrontation with Sting, set up for a World Title match, and one full commercial break. (down 15.9% vs. 2011-Q1 average)
Q2: Impact increased slightly to a 1.03 rating for the Roode vs. Jeff Hardy TNA World Title match and one commercial break. (down 10.9% vs. 2011-Q2 average)
Q3: Impact dropped slightly to a 1.00 rating for post-match activity and two commercial breaks following the title match. (down 14.3% vs. 2011-Q3 average)
Q4: Impact increased slightly to a first-hour-high 1.04 rating for the X Division tag match, plus one commercial break. (down 7.5% vs. 2011-Q4 average)
Q5: Impact jumped to a 1.23 rating for the Knockouts battle royal and pre and post-match activity. There was also one commercial break. (even vs. 2011-Q5 average of a 1.23 rating)
Q6: After increasing 18 percent in Q5, Impact declined 18 percent in Q6 to a 1.00 rating, which is where TNA hovered for most of the first hour. The segment featured Eric Bischoff's celebratory promo, various non-wrestling and backstage segments, and one commercial break. (down 13.8% vs. 2011-Q6 average)
Q7: Impact steadily rebounded in the final half-hour, starting with a 1.04 rating in Q7. The segment featured the Bully Ray vs. James Storm #1 contender match and one commercial break. (down 8.8% vs. 2011-Q7 average)
Q8: Impact increased to a 1.11 rating (even with the previous two weeks) for the post-match angle involving Ray, Storm, and NFL star Brandon Jacobs, followed by one commercial break, Sting setting up Roode vs. Storm at Lockdown, and Roode's show-ending attack on Sting. (down 5.7% vs. 2011-Q8 average)
On the taping of februari 16th we saw Chesea return to TNA. Chelsea who left the company about a year ago was then the valet of Desmond Wolfe but now she's back as a member of a Immortal as she was standing next to Eric Bischoff, Ric Flair and Gunner.
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.
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