The Rock reportedly has several backstage segments lined up for Sunday's WrestleMania 28 pay-per-view. We noted a few weeks back that officials were limiting other matches so CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho, Hell in a Cell and The Rock vs. John Cena could have the time they needed and so The Rock could have time for promos he had planned leading up to the main event.
- Former WWE Superstar Fit Finlay has reportedly returned to WWE in an agents role. He will start with the company this weekend and finish up his independent commitments over the next few weeks.
As noted before, Batista is in Miami and was reportedly picked up from the airport by a WWE employee. No word yet on talks with WWE but he is scheduled to participate in the Nautica South Beach Triathlon in support of St. Jude's Children's Hospital on Sunday. Sources say he could still make it to WrestleMania in time to appear.
Batista was hanging out with WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil on Friday night in Miami.
WWE Friday Night Smackdown Atlanta, Georgia March 30, 2012 Commentators: Matt Striker & Josh Mathews Reported by: David Stephens of WrestleView.com
Are you ready? There are only 2 days until WrestleMania, so stop questioning your heart and join me because it's time for Friday Night Smackdown!!!
Zack Ryder's music hits, and he heads down to the ring. Ryder's head appears in a box screen and he says that his mind is focused on Eve. Plus, he is going to help Team Teddy win at WrestleMania!
Zack Ryder v. Drew McIntyre
They circle up and start the match. Drew hits a quick back body drop and takes a moment to pose. Ryder dodges and hits a hip toss. Cover, but Drew kicks out. They attempt to lock arms, but Drew kicks Ryder and knocks him to the mat. Drew follows up with a couple of stomps and then lifts Ryder back to his feet for a headbutt. Ryder responds with a dropkick and then a facedrop. Ryder pushes Drew into the corner and leaps on top for punches. Drew tosses Ryder down to the mat. He lifts him up for a snap suplex and cover. Ryder kicks out.
Drew wrenches back the arm of Ryder and applies a modified chin lock. Ryder is able to escape, but Drew hits him with a gutbreaker. Cover, but Ryder kicks out. Drew backs him into the corner and stomps him to the mat. Drew steps on the face of Ryder and stomps it into the mat. Drew returns to the chinlock. Ryder manages to wriggle free, but Drew quickly knocks him down. Drew heads to the top rope and leaps, but Ryder catches him with a boot.
Ryder hits an elbow and then a chop splash. Ryder slams Drew's face into the mat, and then charges for a big punch in the corner. Ryder pumps up the crowd, and hits the Broski Kick. Cover, but Drew kicks out. Ryder lifts up Drew, but gets caught with a surprise big boot! Cover, but Ryder kicks out at the last second. Drew lifts Ryder to his feet and looks for a Powerbomb. Ryder escapes and hits the Rough Ryder! This match is over.
Winner via Rough Ryder: Zack Ryder
Teaser: Lord Tensai
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Michael Cole & Jerry Lawler are shown in Miami at WrestleMania Axxess. They show the exhibit of The Undertaker which features a graveyard with tombstones containing the names of all his WrestleMania opponents.
Video Package: HHH v. The Undertaker
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Cole & Lawler put over the WWE.com pre-show which will air Sunday at 6:30pm on WWE.com & Youtube
Video Package: Kelly Kelly & Maria Menounos v. Beth Phoenix & Eve Torres
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Cole & Lawler highlight the online charity auction. Details can be found on the WWE.com website.
Video Package: CM Punk/Chris Jericho feud
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Video Package: Team Teddy/Team Long feud
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The Big Show's music hits and we are back in the arena. Show makes his way down to the ring and grabs a mic. He takes a moment and shouts out the Atlanta crowd. He says that he has had a very fortunate career. Show has faced the greats in this business, and even won a World Championship in his first match. Show says that despite all of this, Cody Rhodes has taken great privilege in pointing out Show's failings on the grandest stage of them all. He admits that Cody's plan is brilliant given the history. However, Cody won't be stepping in the ring with history he'll be stepping in the ring with the World's Largest Athlete. Show says that while he has felt confident in the past, this time is different. Show has a feeling in his gut, mind and heart that he will win this match. Rhodes may call Show a choke artist, but Rhodes is going to get choke slammed! Show is going to beat him and become the NEW Intercontinental Champion. This Sunday, The Big Show will finally have his WrestleMania moment!
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We are back with Lawler & Cole. They show more clips of WrestleMania Axxess including a booth where fans can sing the entrance theme of John Cena.
Video Package: Daniel Bryan v. Sheamus
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Lawler & Cole preview the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame
Video Package: HHH/Undertaker "End of an Era" feud
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Chris Jericho v. Kofi Kingston
Jericho stares at Kofi, and then tosses him to the mat. Jericho shouts "best in the world" before locking up with Kofi. Jericho rakes his arm, but Kofi reverses. Jericho elbows him in the face and then kicks him in the gut. Jericho bounces off the ropes and hits a shoulder block. Jericho runs, but Kofi leapfrogs and hits a spinning elbow. Kofi hits a splash in the corner and then knocks Jericho to the outside of the ring. Jericho gets back to his feet, only to get hit with a baseball slide! Kofi heads out of the ring and rolls Jericho back inside. Kofi tries to springboard into the ring, but Jericho hits the ropes and Kofi crashes to the mat.
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Back from the break, Jericho teeter-tooters Kofi's neck into the bottom rope. Chris charges and hits a baseball slide that knocks Kofi to the outside! Jericho takes the moment to taunt the crowd. Jericho exits the ring to retrieve Kofi. Jericho slams Kofi's head into the table at ringside. Jericho pulls back the protective rubber on the barricade to expose the steel frame. He then slams Kofi into it, before sliding him back into the ring.
Jericho kicks the back of Kofi's neck, and then follows up with rear headlock. Kofi gets back to his feet. Kofi charges, but gets caught with a knee to the gut. Kofi responds with a quick cover, but Jericho kicks out. Jericho hits a lateral press and tries for a cover of his own. Kofi kicks out. Jericho sets Kofi up against the second rope. Chris uses his legs to apply pressure pushing Kofi's neck into the ropes. Jericho charges, but Kofi moves out of the way! Kofi blocks a splash, and bounces off the ropes for a spinning tomahawk. Cover, but Jericho kicks out. Kofi is back on his feet first and hits a dropkick. This sets up the Boom Drop, which connects. Kofi heads into the corner to prep for Trouble in Paradise. Jericho counters and tries to apply the Walls of Jericho. Kofi flips free and heads to the top rope. Kofi leaps and connects with a huge crossbody. Cover, but Jericho kicks out!
Kofi kicks him in the gut, and then bounces off the ropes. Jericho stops him with an elbow which plants Kofi on the mat. Jericho goes for the Lionsault, but Kofi gets up his knees! Kofi tries for Trouble in Paradise, but again Jericho is able to counter. This time the Walls of Jericho is fully wrenched in! Kofi taps and this match is over.
Winner via Walls of Jericho: Chris Jericho
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Video Package: Encounter between The Rock & John Cena from Monday Night RAW (3/26)
The Four Horsemen are up next as Dusty Rhodes makes his way out to do the induction. Dusty talks about how unique the Horsemen were and calls Ric Flair a national treasure. Dusty talks about Flair with a lot of passion.
Dusty goes on to talk about his famous feuds with the Horsemen and calls Arn Anderson the Horsemen's heartbeat. Dusty puts over the others before introducing The Four Horsemen to a nice ovation.
A big "Thank You Horsemen" chant breaks out and it's amazing. Flair gets chants to come back and he says "I want to..." Flair gets emotional as he talks about his career and what the Horsemen were. Flair got whooo's but no TNA chants or mentions. Barry Windham looked great despite his recent health problems.
Tully Blanchard is stylin' but talks about his father who passed away recently. It changes the look on the others faces. Arn Anderson is up next and our correspondent reports that he gets the biggest pop of anyone so far out of all the inductions. Arn also gives one of the bet speeches so far of the night and puts over JJ Dillon, Bobby Heenan and Paul Ellering as managers.
Arn also puts over CM Punk. The rumors of Arn being a big CM Punk fan are true. He gives high marks to Randy Orton, Big Show, Rey Mysterio and John Cena. Cena's name looks to get boo'd but Arn calls Cena the best human being that he knows and the crowd approves.
Full Report From The 2012 WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony
The 2012 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will begin soon. The Red Carpet presentation is going on now as Superstars, Divas, Legends and fans are making their way into the arena. - Sunny, Mae Young, Lita, William Regal, Jim Ross, Haku, Ricky Steamboat, Linda McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Diamond Dallas Page, Dusty Rhodes, Gerald Brisco, Jimmy Hart and Tommy Dreamer have all been spotted. All the WWE Superstars and most of the Divas are also seated.
- Jerry "The King" Lawler comes out to open tonight's ceremony. He will be the host again this year. The one-hour Hall of Fame special will air on Monday night before RAW hits the air. Lawler talks about the Hall of Fame.
- John Cena is seated with Betty Skaaland. Other names seen include Booker T, Sharmell, Dean Malenko, Maryse, The Miz, Lita, FCW President Steve Keirn, The Iron Sheik, Jamie Noble, Finlay, Bill DeMott and others.
- The first inductee of the night is Ron Simmons. Out comes his former partner JBL to handle the induction and he gets a big ovation from the crowd. JBL puts over Simmons and said Simmons didn't just break barriers down, he shattered them.
JBL introduces Ron Simmons to a big pop. Simmons is humbled by the induction and talks about his career. Simmons thanks everyone from the bottom of his heart and on behalf of his family. Simmons ends his speech with a big "DAMN!" which gets a huge pop from the audience.
- Alberto Del Rio comes out next to induct his uncle Mil Mascaras. Del Rio comes off as a really great talker. He says Mascaras put Mexican wrestling on the map. Del Rio talks about how Mascaras was a pioneer and the first Mexican wrestler to work Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Del Rio makes the introduction and Mascaras comes out to an ovation from the crowd. He is wearing his black lucha mask and starts getting emotional as he speaks. Mascaras did his induction in English and got an ovation from the crowd.
- The Four Horsemen are up next as Dusty Rhodes makes his way out to do the induction. Dusty talks about how unique the Horsemen were and calls Ric Flair a national treasure. Dusty talks about Flair with a lot of passion.
Dusty goes on to talk about his famous feuds with the Horsemen and calls Arn Anderson the Horsemen's heartbeat. Dusty puts over the others before introducing The Four Horsemen to a nice ovation.
A big "Thank You Horsemen" chant breaks out and it's amazing. Flair gets chants to come back and he says "I want to..." Flair gets emotional as he talks about his career and what the Horsemen were. Flair got whooo's but no TNA chants or mentions. Barry Windham looked great despite his recent health problems.
Tully Blanchard is stylin' but talks about his father who passed away recently. It changes the look on the others faces. Arn Anderson is up next and our correspondent reports that he gets the biggest pop of anyone so far out of all the inductions. Arn also gives one of the bet speeches so far of the night and puts over JJ Dillon, Bobby Heenan and Paul Ellering as managers.
Arn also puts over CM Punk. The rumors of Arn being a big CM Punk fan are true. He gives high marks to Randy Orton, Big Show, Rey Mysterio and John Cena. Cena's name looks to get boo'd but Arn calls Cena the best human being that he knows and the crowd approves.
- Triple H and Shawn Michaels are out next to induct Mike Tyson into the Celebrity Wing. Triple H jokes on Shawn Michaels and credits Tyson with helping WWE in the Monday Night Wars. DX are in classic fashion tonight with good stuff. They play into the WrestleMania 28 angle and get a "Shawn is better" chant going.
Mike Tyson is all smiles as he comes out for his induction. Tyson seems to have some nervous energy and talks about some of his favorites. Tyson thanks everyone.
- Yokozuna will be posthumously inducted by The Usos next. Jimmy and Jey Uso talk about how Yokozuna was part of their family and how he was Rodney to them. Rikishi and Yokozuna's family come out to accept the induction on behalf of the former WWE Champion. The Samoan Dynasty lives on he says.
- Edge's induction is up next. Christian comes out and starts joking about Edge's new haircut. Christian is all jokes until he gets emotional and calls Edge his best friend. Christian talks about how they came up and Edge wanted to make it big so he could support his mom. Christian introduces his friend after a great speech.
Edge comes out to a huge standing ovation and looks excited to be out. He has a handheld video camera with him filming. Edge thanks the Foo Fighters for the entrance music and tells everyone he will never be on Twitter or Facebook. Edge talks about different wrestlers he came up with.
Edge talks about Bret Hart saw something in him when he was younger and that made him keep going. Edge thanks lots of people from his career including The Dudleys, The Hardys, Owen Hart, Eddie Guerrero, Kurt Angle, Ric Flair and several others. He makes a joke about Hulk Hogan and a sextape. He also thanked his women - Lita and Vickie Guerrero. Our correspondent adds that Edge has the most natural feeling speech of the night with the right mix of comedy. Edge talks about Rhino, Tommy Dreamer, William Regal, Zack Ryder, Curt Hawkins and others.
Edge talked about his wife Beth coming into his life and said he loves her. Edge also thanked the best tag team partner he's ever had - his mother. Edge ends his awesome speech and has Foo Fighters played up again. The crowd wants 5 Second Poses so we get them.
Former
TNA Star Discusses The Real Reason CM Punk Was Done With TNA
Another excerpt from Barbaric Wrestling's 'The Genesis of TNA', by Brett
Buchanan:
CHAPTER 9: SEX, DRUGS & MONEY Written By
Brett Buchanan of BarbaricWrestling.com
Petey Williams:
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[In Spring 2004] myself, Chris Sabin, Johnny Devine, Sabu, and
Jack Evans were the only people who witnessed the fight [between CM Punk and
Teddy Hart] with our eyeballs. What happened was we used to eat at this place
called the White Trash Cafй, just a name, thats where we used to have our
catering at; it was right across the street from where we filmed. I didnt know
that they had beef with each other at all; I wasnt hip to what was going on on
the internet. Apparently they bad mouthed each other on the internet; I dont
know the whole story behind the back story. Were eating and I saw Teddy and
Jack walk in there and then me Sabin and Johnny Devine were walking away and
they were like hey Punk is in the restaurant and Teddy just walked in, want to
see what happens? Im like whats going on guys? They said you know [Punk and
Hart] dont like each other. We turned around and pretty much like Teddy and CM
Punk walked out and it was kind of like, one of them says youve got a problem,
hes like youve got a problem? There was like one shove, I cant remember who
shoved whose shirt first. Then it was just a couple of quick punches, Teddy got
the upper hand I think like Punk kind of tripped and Teddy kind of tripped him
over or something so he was on his ass. Teddy was like punching him, and then
Sabu jumped in, this all happened within 20 seconds. Sabu jumped in and kind of
tore them apart and as Sabu is trying to tear them apart Teddy still has Punks
hair and is trying to kick him in the face. Then they kind of both went their
separate ways, and the office found out about it and that was the last time I
ever saw Punk in TNA. Then after Teddy did his stint with Team Canada that
lasted another week, he never came back. You cant fight, theres consequences
right.
WWE continues to discuss names they are interested in for the proposed WWE
Network show focusing on cruiserweight action. According to
WrestlingNewsWorld.com, WWE is interested in TNA's X Division Champion Austin
Aries. Aries TNA contract is coming up soon.
According to The Wrestling Observer, Dixie Carter's tweet stating
that Sting had re-signed a talent contract is a storyline and is based off the
current angle of Sting stepping down as GM of Impact Wrestling. Sting is
signed with TNA through the end of 2012.
Posted by Kyle Patin Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:01 PM TNA Impact Wrestling Results March 29, 2012 in Orlando, FL (Taped)
* Bobby Roode, who is surrounded by cops comes out for an in-ring promo to kick off the show. Roode trash talks Sting, Dixie Carter and James Storm. Storm comes out and talks about how he will beat him at the Lockdown PPV. Storm goes after Roode but the cops intervene. Bully Ray comes from behind and attacks Storm, however Storm regains control. A handicap match is set, Ray and Roode against Storm tonight.
(1) Velvet Sky defeated Madison Rayne. After the match as she is interviewed, Velvet Sky mentions that she wants her Knockout Title rematch against Gail Kim.
* Dixie carter and Hulk Hogan met outside the Impact Zone in the park and Dixie asked Hogan to consider taking the GM position, as she trusts Sting. Hogan apologized for what he did with Immortal. He said he's had his day and doesn't know how to fix things. Dixie noted that Sting is walking away, so she is out of options. She begged Hogan to think about it. Hogan said he would think about it.
* Austin Aries comes out and is pissed about Bully Ray attacking the four X Division guys last week. Aries said he has met worse than Bully Ray but he wants to get a shot at him so tonight he will be joining James Storm making the main event a tag team match.
(2) Matt Morgan vs Crimson went to a double count out when both men were counted out for brawling at ringside.
* Joseph Parks went into the production room and he said he was still looking for his brother, Abyss, still no luck.
(3) Mr. Anderson defeated Jeff Hardy with the Mic Check after Kurt Angle came down to the ring and low-blowed Hardy while both Anderson and the ref were not looking. Kurt said earlier in the night he would face Hardy at Lockdown if Hardy was able to beat Anderson.
* ODB and Eric Young were planning their wedding. ODB declared that they would get married in a steel cage three days before Lockdown.
* Eric Bischoff came out for an in-ring promo. Bischoff calls out Garett and tells him that he has a chance to back out or else he will get hurt. Garett sill says he is here to stay. He will be wrestling Gunner at Lockdown inside the Steel Cage. He shoves Eric to close the segment.
(4) James Storm and Austin Aries defeated Bully Ray and Bobby Roode when Roode accidentally spit beer in Ray's face leading to Storm hitting the Superkick.
* Dixie Carter came to the ring and called out Hulk Hogan. She wants him to accept the GM position. Hulk Hogan is still not feeling it, he's done with this chapter in his life. Sting comes out, who is joined by a bunch of the wrestlers. Sting praises Hogan and wants him to accept the role. Sting will have Hogan's back while Hogan runs Impact Wrestling. Hogan finally accepts the role.
TNA Star Kurt Angle just called into TMZ
Live to announce he suffered a torn hamstring earlier today while training for
the Olympics and it may put his Olympic hopes in major jeopardy. Angle said he
would be undergoing an MRI tomorrow morning to determine the severity but
described the injury as a "tear." No word on what this means for his planned
match at Lockdown, which is a week before the Olympics trial.
The last Nitro of the Fall of '98 Series, from Minneapolis, Minn.
Saturn vs. Kenny Kaos, Mean Gene Interview: The Cat, LWO vs. La Parka and Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Ciclope and Lizmark Jr., Kanyon vs. Scott Putski, Scott Steiner vs. Rick Steiner, Fit Finlay vs. British Bulldog, Mean Gene Interview: Chris Jericho, Tokyo Magnum vs. Wrath, Disco Inferno and Alex Wright vs. Silver King and Super Calo, Chris Jericho vs. Diamond Dallas Page, Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Kidman(c) - Cruiserweight Title, Mean Gene Interview: Mayor of Minneapolis, Scott Hall, Stevie Ray and Scott Norton vs. Kevin Nash, Konnan and Lex Luger, Horace vs. Hollywood Hogan, Bret Hart vs. Sting.
Ted DiBiase is currently recovering from several injuries including a broken ankle, a broken heel bone, a torn tendon and multiple small fractures in his lower leg. DiBiase also has had shoulder surgery since he's been out as he's been having trouble with his collarbone and his AC joint. DiBiase will be at WrestleMania in a walking boot but will not be performing. The estimate time for a return is around four weeks.
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
Ik ben een man en woon in Dworp (Belgie) en mijn beroep is .
Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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