Wade Barrett Suffers Injury During Raw Main Event Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/21/2012 at 12:19 AM
The official Twitter feed of the WWE Insider says Wade Barrett suffered an arm injury during the 10-Man No. 1 Contender's Battle Royal on tonight's Raw SuperShow.
Their statement reads: "BREAKING NEWS: Wade Barrett suffered an injury to his left arm during tonight's Battle Royal and was rushed to a nearby medical facility."
There was panic ringside after Big Show tossed Dolph Ziggler over the top rope onto Barrett and R-Truth, leading to the injury. Barrett was escorted to the backstage area with a splint on his left arm.
- There was lots of praise backstage last night for Santino Marella's performance in the Elimination Chamber match. Jim Ross took to Twitter to praise Santino:
"Santino 2nite a great example of talent's maximizing their minutes on TV/PPV. Santino's gotten over w/ humor. Fans like him. Simple concept."
Sheamus def. Mark Henry (PHOTOS) Kofi Kingston & R-Truth def. WWE Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico (Non-Title Match) David Otunga def. Ezekiel Jackson (PHOTOS) World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. Santino Marella (PHOTOS) The Bella Twins def. Aksana & Kelly Kelly (PHOTOS) Chris Jericho won a 10-Man No. 1 Contender's Battle Royal (PHOTOS)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. After leveling some harsh criticism at Triple H, Undertaker finally got The Game to agree to face him at WrestleMania ... but it will be on Triple H's terms: Hell in a Cell. Chris Jericho won a Battle Royal, making him the No. 1 Contender to WWE Champion CM Punk. And as The Show of Shows draws near, John Cena vowed to beat The Rock in his own hometown of Miami on April 1.
Chris Jericho won a 10-Man No. 1 Contender's Battle Royal; will face WWE Champion CM Punk at WrestleMania (WATCH | PHOTOS) With WWE Champion CM Punk joining the Raw announce team, 10 competitors from last nights Elimination Chamber Matches fought for the chance to face Punk on The Grandest Stage of Them All. One of the biggest threats was eliminated first when The Great Khali was tossed from the ring. Next to go was The Miz, as well as his dream of headlining WrestleMania. Then, Wade Barrett and R-Truth were both eliminated by Santino Marella. Big Show eliminated Doph Ziggler by tossing him onto the announce table. Out next was Kofi Kingston, who was sent flying from the ring by Jericho.
The final four were Big Show, Santino Marella, Cody Rhodes and Chris Jericho. First to go out of the final group was Santino, who was eliminated by Rhodes. Then it was down to two when Show eliminated Rhodes. Then as The World's Largest Athlete appeared ready to put away Jericho as the two tangled on the ropes, Rhodes interfered, pulling Big Show from the ring apron, sealing the win for Jericho.
After the bout, Punk entered the ring to stare down his No. 1 Contender. When the WWE Champion offered a handshake to Jericho, he refused and walked out of the ring. (WRESTLEMANIA PREVIEW) John Cena vowed to beat The Rock at WrestleMania (WATCH) With Rock coming to Raw SuperShow next week (WATCH), John Cena had harsh words for The Rock, saying hes no longer The Peoples Champion, but hes a champion with people, referring to the entourage around him. After strongly criticizing Rock for returning, but not sticking around WWE, Cena vowed to beat The Rock in his hometown of Miami on April 1. The Bella Twins def. Aksana & Kelly Kelly (WATCH) In a quick encounter, Aksana was on the losing end of Twin Magic. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. Santino Marella (WATCH | PHOTOS) Using the LeBell Lock, World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan put away Santino Marella. Tomorrow on a LIVE SuperSmackDown, Bryan takes on WWE Champion CM Punk (WATCH).
Triple H accepted Undertakers WrestleMania challenge; two to square off in Hell in Cell (WATCH) After calling the last year hell because of uncertainty, Undertaker called out Triple H. Saying he was shocked Triple H said no to his WrestleMania challenge, The Phenom continued to push for an answer.
At first Triple H said, Im sorry, but the answer is no and walked away from the ring.
But as the WWE COO walked up the exit ramp, Undertaker finally got what he wanted by saying: You know Shawn (Michaels) was always better than you.
With those biting words, Triple H removed his jacket and tie and strutted back to the ring to confront The Deadman. I can do what Shawn couldnt do I can finish it. I know it. You know it ... You want this? You want WrestleMania? You want it all to come to a head? You want an end? You got it!
But before he left, The Game added one more thing: We do this. We go all the way. No return. No uncertainty. No excuses. The Streak ends. The era ends. You get your end. We do this, we go all the way. I will face you at WrestleMania under one condition Hell in a Cell.
After finally getting what he wanted, Undertaker shot one more ominous gaze at his foe and exited the ring. (WRESTLEMANIA PREVIEW)
David Otunga def. Ezekiel Jackson (WATCH | PHOTOS) With Interim Raw GM John Laurinaitis and SmackDown GM Theodore Long watching from ringside, David Otunga planted big Ezekiel Jackson into the canvas for the powerful win. Ron Simmons to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2012 (WATCH) Check out Ron Simmons' Superstar profile. The Rock to return to Raw (WATCH) Next week, The Rock returns to Raw SuperShow.
Kofi Kingston & R-Truth def. WWE Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico in a Non-Title Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) In a fast bout, Kofi Kingston & Truth stunned the WWE Tag Team Champions when Kofi Kingston rocked Primo with Trouble in Paradise for the non-title upset victory.
10-Man No. 1 Contender's Battle Royal announced (WATCH) After David Otunga suggested Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis run both Raw and SmackDown at last nights Elimination Chamber, SmackDown GM Theodore Long came to Raw to defend his brand and job. After Teddy said he thinks the WWE Universe should decide who they think would do the better job managing Raw and SmackDown, Laurinaitis said he only cares what the WWE Board of Directors thinks. After a few tense moments, Laurinaitis announced a 10-Man No. 1 Contender's Battle Royal. The participants would include all those who competed in, but did not win, last night's Chamber matches. The winner would earn the right to face WWE Champion CM Punk at WrestleMania.
Sheamus def. Mark Henry (WATCH | PHOTOS) In brutal contest between two of WWEs fiercest competitors, Sheamus and Mark Henry went to war. After thwarting a Worlds Strongest Slam, The Celtic Warrior dropped Henry with a brutal Brogue Kick.
Undertaker delivered a message for Triple H (WATCH) In another message for Triple H, Undertaker said he will write his ending tonight.
A tearful Eve begged for John Cenas forgiveness (WATCH EXCLUSIVE | WATCH | PHOTOS) After saying her words were taken out of context, Eve tried her best to explain her actions to John Cena. But as she kept backpedaling, Cena pummeled her with his stinging words. Calling her disingenuous and more harsh names, Cena said she and The Rock are perfect for each other. As the WWE Universe got behind Cenas taunting, Eve fell to her knees and cried. Then as she did her best to plant another kiss on Cena, he avoided her clutches, threw one more insult at her and rushed out of the ring, leaving her in tears.
Eve admitted to using Zack Ryder and said shed do the same to John Cena At the start of Raw SuperShow, Eve stunned the entire WWE Universe by calling Zack Ryder an idiot and admitting to The Bella Twins that she used him. And in another shocking confession, Eve said she plans to use John Cena just like she did Ryder by getting the jump on apologizing to him first. But, just as she was about to enact her plan, Cena appeared directly behind her.
Chris Jericho cleared to compete Before Raw SuperShow, it was announced that Chris Jericho was medically cleared to compete (FULL STORY).
MILWAUKEE The HUGE announcement teased on twitter by JohnLaurinaitis on Saturday afternoon became abundantly clear on Sunday night at the Elimination Chamber event. Three former world champions representing both Raw and SmackDown Alberto Del Rio, Mark Henry and Christian made shocking appearances to voice their support for the beleaguered Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim General Manager of Monday Night Raw. (PHOTOS)
Following the WWEs Board of Directors advocacy of Mr. Laurinaitis performance, David Otunga mentioned on Raw that he had a plan to make his superior not only the permanent General Manager of Raw, but SmackDown, too. Mr. Excitement approached the ring in Milwaukee along with his official legal counsel, and immediately took aim at the longstanding General Manager of SmackDown, Teddy Long. He noted it is his duty to suggest to The Board that Teddy Long should be subject to scrutiny.
Mr. Laurinaitis was quickly interrupted by Alberto Del Rio, entering in a 1985 Excalibur convertible worth more than $100,000. The Mexican Aristocrat had not been seen by the WWE Universe in nearly two months, and detailed in his native Spanish why Teddy Long should be ousted from his role.
Mark Henry, recently suspended indefinitely by the SmackDown General Manager, was next to enter the Bradley Center and The Worlds Strongest Man echoed Del Rios sentiments. The proprietor of the Hall of Pain accused Long of being a bully, and indicated Laurinaitis has never behaved as such.
Completing Laurinaitis and Otungas trilogy was Christian, who has not competed in more than three months, and is still searching for one more match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Captain Charisma shared the sensibilities of his colleagues, and shook hands with Mr. Laurinaitis.
The entire ordeal was clearly a strategic arrangement by Otunga on behalf of his boss in order to put the wheels in motion to remove Interim from Mr. Laurinaitis title, and to have him run things on Friday nights as well. The official legal counsel then took a moment to put down his travel coffee mug, and pull out his iPhone to snap a few photos of himself, Mr. Laurinaitis, and their new cohorts. Otunga tweeted each photo (No. 1, No. 2) moments later.
Will David Otungas plan play out the way he and John Laurinaitis hopes? To find out, tune in to Raw SuperShow Monday night at 9/8 CT on USA Network.
Maria Says WWE Is Disrespecting Natalya Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/19/2012 at 10:05 AM
- Former WWE Diva Maria is not happy with WWE over the current storyline that has Natalya farting all the time.
Maria appeared on the Running The Ropes show this week and talked about it:
"I think that it's a complete disrespect to a girl with talent to give her a gimmick that's a farting gimmick. How disrespectful can you be? She's a Neidhart, come on! She's incredible in the ring. It's disrespectful to her, disrespectful to her family, and I cannot even believe that they went there. I think it really says something to how WWE feels about their Women's Division."
Christian Teases Elimination Chamber Return Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/19/2012 at 09:55 AM
WWE Superstar Christian, who jas been out of action with an injury, posted a postcard on his Twitter last night that said "Love From Milwaukee."
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the sight of tonight's WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view and speculation is that Christian may be making his return tonight.
To add to the speculation, the official WWE Twitter account re-tweeted Christian's postcard.
Send your get well messages to Jesse Sorensen! Since Jesse's injury at "Against All Odds," fans around the world have posted their messages on Twitter at #GetWellJesse . Join in and support Jesse's recovery with your own message! We will repost many of the messages on ImpactWrestling.com in the coming weeks.
One thing is certain at WWE Elimination Chamber on Feb. 19 someone will be leaving in an ambulance by the end of the night. On the Feb. 6 Raw SuperShow, Interim Raw GM John Laurinaitis announced a rematch between JohnCena and Kane. In a move he said the WWE Board of Directors liked, the Interim Raw GM said the rivals will clash in an Ambulance Match.
The rules of an Ambulance Match may be simple, but getting to the final bell will be anything but as there are no pinfalls, submissions, count-outs or disqualifications. To win, a competitor needs to incapacitate his opponent, throw him into the back of a waiting ambulance and shut the door, sending him directly to the nearest medical facility.
Brutal and barbaric, an Ambulance Match at Elimination Chamber may be the only appropriate setting as one of the most intense rivalries the WWE Universe has ever seen reaches its apex.
While some conflicts explode after just one inciting incident, others build slowly and steadily over time. When it comes to Cena and The Big Red Monster Kane, their rivalry has intensified each week for the past few months, with each act of aggression topping its predecessor. In his continued efforts to get Cena to finally embrace the hate, Kane has used those closest to Cena to get his message across.
Kanes relentless assault on Cenas friend, Zack Ryder, began on the Jan. 3 episode of Raw SuperShow, when The Devils Favorite Demon tried to drag Ryder into the abyss underneath the ring. Luckily, Cena was there to save the day, but that did nothing to quell the monsters fury.
The next week, Kane chokeslammed Ryder off the loading docks outside the arena, seriously injuring him (WATCH). Then, on the Jan. 23 Raw SuperShow, Kane intensified his attacks, chokeslamming Ryder through the stage and sending the Superstar to a nearby medical facility (WATCH). A visibly furious Cena uncharacteristically snapped, refusing Josh Matthews interview request by knocking the microphone out of the announcers hand.
The following Sunday at the 25th anniversary of the Royal Rumble, Cena and Kane battled to a double count-out. But it was naïve to think that a ring bell would be enough to stop these two from tearing each other apart. The war raged on outside the ring and all over the arena, with Kane getting the upper hand on Cena, courtesy of a steel chair. (PHOTOS)
Kanes constant torment has taken Cena to unchartered territory, revealing a vicious and previously unseen side of the Leader of Cenation, as witnessed on the Jan. 30 episode of Raw. After Eves loss to Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, Kane appeared at ringside, terrifying the helpless Diva. An incensed Cena again came to the rescue, continually battering Kane with the steel ring stairs and sending The Devils Favorite Demon scurrying through the WWE Universe. (WATCH)
Now, the two powerhouse Superstars prepare to meet at Elimination Chamber, in what will be their most vicious bout yet. A rare stipulation throughout history, the WWE Universe hasnt witnessed an Ambulance Match since Survivor Series 2003 which, perhaps unsurprisingly, featured Kane. Despite a heroic effort on the part of Shane McMahon during that match, The Big Red Monsters brutal assault proved too great and it was Kane who slammed shut the ambulance doors on his opponent
Raw Elimination Chamber Match
Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis revealed exclusively to WWE.com the Superstars who will compete for the WWE Title in the Raw EliminationChamber Match: WWE Champion CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, Chris Jericho, R-Truth, The Miz and Kofi Kingston.
With all eyes on Punks title, the six competitors will brave the redoubtable dome live on pay-per-view Feb. 19.
Jericho earned the right to be the last Superstar to enter the bout, after stealing a win from Punk in a Six Pack Challenge on the Feb. 6 Raw SuperShow (WATCH).
For the uninitiated, the Elimination Chamber Match is a bout in which two participants begin in the ring and the remaining four are held within pods in each corner. These Superstars are released into the match at five-minute intervals, with the objective being to eliminate each opponent via pinfall or submission. The last Superstar standing is declared the winner.
Measuring 16 feet in height and 36 feet in diameter, the Elimination Chamber has been unleashed on the WWE Universe 13 times since its debut in 2002 at Survivor Series. Heading into this years event, the Raw match participants bring with them wildly varying levels of experience inside the structure.
On one end of the spectrum is Jericho, a veteran of six Elimination Chamber matches. Tied with Triple H for most appearances, Jericho took part in the first three installments of the Elimination Chamber, and he scored big in his last appearance, capturing the World Heavyweight Championship in 2010.
Could that edge mean all the difference this time around? WWE Champion Punk is no stranger to the dangers that lurk within the structures wicked walls, having entered the Chamber on three separate occasions. Despite repeat visits, however, The Straight Edge Superstar has yet to attain victory.
Kingston and R-Truth boast one and two winless Chamber appearances, respectively. Ziggler and The Miz, meanwhile, are completely unacquainted with The Elimination Chamber. For them, Feb. 19 will mark maiden trips into the devastating dome.
With the WWE Championship at stake and personal vendettas very much in the mix, the Raw Elimination Chamber Match is sure to pack plenty of punch when it emanates from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wis. Catch all the action live on Feb. 19 on pay-per-view starting at 8 ET / 5 PT.
SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match
At WWE EliminationChamber, World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan will defend his title against five other Superstars in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match. With a chance to headline WrestleMania at stake, Bryan will be challenged inside the massive structure by Wade Barrett, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, Big Show, The Great Khali and Santino Marella.
The World Heavyweight Champion will truly have the odds stacked against him once again when he steps into the Elimination Chamber on Feb. 19. Each Superstar participating will draw a number from one to six. The competitors who pick one and two will start off the match, while the other combatants will be locked in individual pods, waiting to enter the melee at regularly scheduled intervals. Superstars will be eliminated if they are pinned or submit. The last competitor standing will walk into WrestleMania the World Heavyweight Champion.
Bryan has never been inside the Elimination Chamber. However, the champion has managed to escape every predicament hes found himself in in recent months. At the Royal Rumble, Bryan was trapped inside a steel cage with Big Show and Mark Henry. The World Heavyweight Champion wriggled free from the grip of The Worlds Largest Athlete and escaped, still in possession of the title. Unfortunately for him, there is no escaping the Elimination Chamber. Can the crafty champion still find a way to retain his title?
Wade Barrett is tailor made for this type of showdown. The Superstar behind the Barrett Barrage holds the ideal combination of ruthless nature, English tenacity and unbridled ambition. Having never won a World Title, the Elimination Chamber could be the perfect opportunity for him to finally rise above.
SmackDowns Elimination Chamber Match features not one, but two giants. The presence of Big Show and The Great Khali will make winning a tall task for anyone in their path. The Worlds Largest Athlete will be looking to get his hands on Bryan, who ended his most recent World Title reign in a mere 90 seconds and has not let him forget it since. Khali, a replacement for the suspended Mark Henry, has his eyes set on becoming a two-time World Heavyweight Champion and will try to demolish anyone brave enough to attempt stopping him.
Cody Rhodes may have the most to gain in this match. The Intercontinental Champion has made it known that he intends on simultaneously adding the World Heavyweight Championship to his trophy case. This may be his best chance to accomplish that goal, though he is also competing in his first Elimination Chamber Match.
Although Randy Orton was originally slated to compete in the Chamber, a concussion on the Feb. 13 Raw SuperShow would prevent him from doing so. This paved the way for Santino Marella to leave the WWE Universe in a state of shock. The Italian Stallion overcame competitors from Raw, SmackDown and WWE NXT in a grueling Elimination Chamber Wild Card Battle Royal set up by SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to earn the right to replace The Viper. Is the enthusiastic former Intercontinental Champion up to the challenge that awaits him on the most chaotic stop on The Road to WrestleMania?
With the World Heavyweight Championship hanging in the balance, these WWE Superstars are sure to put it all on the line in this career-altering bout. The Road to WrestleMania runs through Elimination Chamber, live on pay-per-view, Feb. 19 at 8 ET / 5 PT
Divas Champion Beth Phoenix vs. Tamina Snuka
A new threat to dominant Divas Champion Beth Phoenix has emerged, in the form of the ultra-intense challenger Tamina Snuka. Can "The Warrior Princess" dethrone The Glamazon when the two clash for the title at WWE EliminationChamber?
Having plowed through the Divas division since winning the "Butterfly Championship" at WWE Hell in a Cell last October, Phoenix recently declared to WWE.com that she was bored with her lack of competition. In no uncertain terms, she stated that there are no legitimate contenders to her title and plans on being Divas Champion forever. (WATCH)
However, Tamina has apparently taken issue with The Glamazons bold pronouncements. The daughter of WWE Hall of Famer "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka has proven herself a tough and animalistic opponent, one that Beth has yet to best one-on-one in the squared circle though the two dangerous Divas have certainly seen what the other can do in through tag team showdowns.
The fuse to their explosive pay-per-view showdown was lit on the Feb. 10 edition of SmackDown. After defeating an agile Alicia Fox, Phoenix prepared to inflict further harm on her conquered adversary. However, The Fabulous Firebird's assault was interrupted when Taminas music hit the speakers and the tenacious second-generation Diva stormed the ring.
Rather than attacking each other, their eyes locked in an intense stare down each wearing a hint of a smile that seemed to indicate that they both welcomed the other's challenge. Whether it was a sign of mutual respect, enmity or amusement, that shared look foreshadowed a looming bout between the pair. (PHOTOS)
Beth Phoenix might have spoken too soon when she declared that there were no worthy rivals left for her in the Divas division. Tamina will bring not only her impressive size, strength and speed to the ring, but also a proven and impactful weapon her fathers earth-shattering splash off the top rope.
When the powerhouse Divas Champion faces her most feral foe will she be able to continue her dominant run on top? Find out when WWE Elimination Chamber airs live on pay-per-view Sunday, Feb. 19, starting at 8 ET / 5 PT.
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)
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