Kendrick has had problems in the past with managament, mainly due to his pot use (has reportedly failed over a dozen times), but it is unknown if that is related to this new issue.
Event: WWE Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View Airdate: Sunday, January 25th, 2008 (Pay-Per-View) Location: The Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI Results by WrestleView.com
- The WWE promo hits.
- A video package runs highlighting the history of the Royal Rumble. The package then focuses on the highlights from Raw this past Monday that saw Randy Orton punt Vince McMahon in the head.
- We then go live to the Royal Rumble in Detroit where Michael Cole and Jerry "The King" Lawler state the McMahon family is staying quiet about Mr. McMahon's injuries. They added Randy Orton is expected to be punished in some form, but when that happens remains to be seen.
- A graphic opening then hits welcoming us to the Royal Rumble. We then go live to Detroit where a huge display of pyro goes off in the entrance area. Michael Cole is the first to welcome us to the 22nd Royal Rumble.
- Matt Hardy is out first to kick off the show.
ECW Championship Match Jack Swagger (c) vs. Matt Hardy Matt Striker pointed out how Jack Swagger was a "true" champion by wearing the belt around his waist. Before the match, we had ring introductions for the challenger Matt Hardy and the champion Jack Swagger.
The bell rings and here we go. Lock up and Hardy pushes Swagger to the corner. Hardy pulls back for a big right hand and Swagger quickly grabs the ropes to break it up. Lock up and Swagger pushes Hardy into the opposite corner. Hardy blocks a right from Swagger landing one of his own. Hardy with more shots on Swagger who is frustrated and bails to the outside trying to recover. Hardy follows and lands another stiff right hand to Swagger. Hardy nails Swagger face first off the ring, tosses him back in and takes out Swagger with a big clothesline. Swagger again bails to the outside when he hits the ropes and dodges another big right from Hardy. The referee begins the count. At seven, Swagger walks up the steps and gets back inside. Loud "LETS GO HARDY" chant starts up. Swagger shoots in and takes Hardy down with a double leg. Hardy recovers to his feet, but Swagger again pulls Hardy down with an impressive roll to the mat. Hardy is back up, tosses Swagger to the corner and lands boots to the face. Hardy with a bulldog, cover and Swagger kicks out after two. Hardy is up top and Swagger pushes him off to the outside.
Swagger jumps out and works on the left arm of Hardy who was favoring it after the drop to the outside. Swagger throws Hardy back in and goes back to work on his left arm/shoulder. Swagger with the cover and Hardy kicks out after two. Swagger then works on Hardy's left arm with a keylock submission. Swagger with kicks and shots to Hardy in the corner. Swagger attempts an irish whip, but Hardy holds on to the ropes and Swagger falls back. Swagger responds with a big boot, cover and Hardy again kicks out after two. Swagger goes back to work on Hardy's left arm lifting his body up and down. Hardy fires back with a big clothesline breaking up the offense from Swagger. Hardy with a kick to the head and clotheslines on Swagger. Hardy with a reverse neckbreaker on Swagger, cover and Swagger kicks out after two. Hardy with a clothesline to Swagger in the corner followed by a running bulldog. Cover by Hardy and Swagger kicks out. Hardy drops an elbow to the back of Swagger's head from the corner, covers and Swagger again kicks out. Hardy attempts a Twist of Fate, Swagger counters and hits a belly-to-belly suplex. Cover by Swagger and Hardy gets a shoulder up.
Swagger drops Hardy down by his bad left arm, covers and Hardy again kicks out. Swagger throws Hardy's face off the top turnbuckle, props Hardy up top, attempts a back superplex, Hardy punches Swagger away to the mat, stands up and connects with a stiff moonsault! Hardy hooks the leg and Swagger barely kicks out after two. Swagger counters a Twist of Fate, elbow by Hardy to Swagger, Swagger dodges a Side Effect and tosses Hardy into the steel ring post in the corner. Hardy is limp as Swagger hits the gutwrench powerbomb and gets the pinfall. Great match.
Winner & STILL ECW Champion: Jack Swagger
After the match, we see highlights of the match leading to the finish. Back live, Jack Swagger has the ECW Title over his shoulder as he smiles heading up the ramp. Swagger turns around and stares down Matt Hardy who is recovering in the ring. Swagger holds up the ECW Title as he heads to the back. We then see a shot of a disappointed Hardy leaving the ring and sitting down on the steel steps.
- Earlier tonight we see footage of Randy Orton arriving to the arena. We see various WWE stars staring him down as he walks by.
WWE Women's Championship Match Beth Phoenix (c) w/ Santino Marella vs. Melina The bell rings and Beth Phoenix walks forward smiling. Lock up and Phoenix throws Melina down quickly. Lock up and Melina gets a headlock applied. Phoenix flips Melina down. Melina is back up and Phoenix has a body lock applied. The crowd in Detroit loves Santino. Melina with a armbar takedown. Phoenix brings her body back up sitting on her knee as Melina keeps the armbar applied. Melina gets up on Phoenix's shoulder to apply it more. Phoenix then drops Melina into the corner to break it up. Melina is back up on Phoenix's shoulders and Phoenix drops Melina down hard on the mat. Phoenix with a body charge to Melina's head in the corner. Phoenix hooks the leg and Melina quickly kicks out. Phoenix works on Melina's left leg wrenching on it. Phoenix gets Melina's leg up so far that she is hitting Melina on the back of her head with Melina's own foot! Phoenix with a big knee to the head followed by a side slam on Phoenix. Phoenix puts Melina up on the top turnbuckle. Phoenix shows her strength lifting Melina up. Melina counters falling off and hitting a modifed stunner. Melina might have popped out here. Phew. Melina with elbows to Phoenix, slides under Phoenix, hits a sunset flip and Phoenix barely kicks out after two. Melina sends Phoenix into the ropes and drives her knee into Phoenix's back. Melina charges and takes out Phoenix quickly, covers and Phoenix kicks out after two. Melina with boots to the face and a body splash from the corner to Phoenix. Phoenix counters Melina, hits a chop, sends Melina into the ropes, Melina jumps on Phoenix, flips around her body, rolls up Phoenix and gets the pinfall!
Winner & NEW WWE Women's Champion: Melina
After the match, the referee hands Melina the WWE Women's Title and she is emotional. Beth Phoenix is shocked as we see a shot of Santino at ringside also shocked. We then see highlights of the match leading to the finish. Back live, Melina is on the ramp holding up the WWE Women's Title. Santino is in the ring with Beth Phoenix who can't believe she just lost.
- A video package runs highlighting the events between Shawn Michaels and JBL leading to tonight's World Heavyweight Championship match between champion John Cena and challenger JBL.
- Backstage, JBL tells Shawn Michaels that when he becomes World Heavyweight Champion tonight he will not only pay him all the money he owes him, but all the money that he owes him tonight. He said Michaels will never have to work for him again and will guarantee that he has a spot in the Royal Rumble tonight. JBL said there is no reason to be conflicted with John Cena as everything he wants is out in front of him. JBL leaves as Michaels turns to think. When he turns back around The Undertaker gets in his face. JBL tells him it is time to go. - A promo for WrestleMania 25 airs.
World Heavyweight Championship Match John Cena (c) vs. JBL w/ Shawn Michaels
They did ring introductions for the challenger JBL and champion John Cena.
Shawn Michaels exits the ring and the bell rings. John Cena moves forward and JBL backs up to the corner. The two circle the ring and Cena takes down JBL with a quick headlock takedown. JBL gets back to his feet, breaks it up and gets in a headlock takedown of his own. JBL with a shoulder block on Cena. Cena fires back with a big elbow, hooks the leg and JBL quickly kicks out. JBL bails out of the ring and regroups saying something to Shawn Michaels. JBL returns to the ring, gets in a knee to Cena and hits Cena with many shots in the corner. Cena with a bulldog on JBL, covers and JBL gets a shoulder up quickly. Cena with a blockbuster off the ropes on JBL, another cover and JBL once again kicks out. JBL bails to the outside, Cena follows, Cena misses a clothesline, almost hits HBK, Cena stops in front of HBK, turns around and JBL hits a stiff forearm to Cena's back. JBL sends Cena into the steel steps and throws him back in the ring. JBL covers Cena and Cena kicks out. JBL with a big clothesline on Cena, cover and Cena kicks out. JBL drops a few elbows over Cena, covers and Cena gets a shoulder up. JBL with a snapmare on Cena into a modified crossface submission.
Cena fights to his feet, breaks it up, hits the ropes, JBL grabs Cena and hits a big side slam. Cena rolls out and stands up on the ring apron. JBL then charges at Cena who falls off the ring apron to the outside. The referee then starts the count. JBL then walks out, grabs Cena and sends him into the steel steps. The referee then starts the count again. JBL tosses Cena back inside at seven, hooks the leg and Cena kicks out quickly. JBL props Cena up in the corner and hits some stiff right hands. JBL puts Cena up on the top turnbuckle, hits some more big rights, JBL gets up top with Cena, Cena hits some right hands of his own and JBL falls back to the mat. Lots of boo's from the crowd against Cena. Cena stands up and connects with his leg drop to the back of JBL's neck. Cena hooks the leg and JBL gets a shoulder up after two. JBL with a big boot to Cena in the corner. JBL hits the ropes and Cena trips him up. Cena gets in a few shots and nails JBL face first off two corners, hits two jumping shoulder charges and then his shifting powerbomb. Cena connects with the five knuckle shuffle on JBL. Cena with an FU attempt, but JBL hits an elbow to Cena's face.
JBL attempts a Clothesline From Hell and Cena takes JBL down into a crossface. HBK puts his hands on the ropes as he sees the submission taking place. Cena sees this, breaks the hold and kicks the ropes away from HBK. JBL then tosses Cena to the outside through the ropes. Cena stares down HBK, returns to the ring and JBL connects with a Clothesline From Hell! Cover by JBL and Cena somehow kicks out after two. JBL goes to pick up Cena, Cena gets JBL up for an FU, JBL breaks it, attempts a big boot, JBL takes out the referee and then JBL and Cena meet in the middle hitting a double clothesline. Shawn Michaels then enters the ring with the referee out. HBK is staring down both men. HBK hits JBL with Sweet Chin Music. Cena can't believe it and smiles. HBK then levels Cena with Sweet Chin Music as well. HBK then grabs JBL, puts his arm over Cena's body and leaves the ring. HBK walks up the ramp and heads to the back. A referee runs down, slides in...1...2...Cena gets a shoulder up. Both men get back up. JBL attempts a clothesline, Cena ducks, hits the FU and hooks the leg to get the pinfall.
Winner & STILL World Heavyweight Champion: John Cena
After the match, John Cena is handed the World Heavyweight Title and holds it up in the air. We then see highlights of the match leading to the finish. Back live, Cena is holding up the World Heavyweight Title at the top of the entrance ramp and heads to the back. We see a shot of JBL still out in the middle of the ring.
- A promo airs for the "Legends of WrestleMania" video game in stores March 24.
- A video package airs highlighting the events between Jeff Hardy and Edge leading to tonight's WWE Championship match.
- Before the match during Jeff Hardy's entrance, Vickie Guerrero walked out and tells Hardy that she has changed the match to No Disqualification. WWE Championship - No DQ Match Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Edge w/ Chavo Guerrero
They did ring introductions for the challenger Edge and champion Jeff Hardy.
The bell rings and Hardy charges at Edge exploding on him in the corner with punches and kicks. Hardy sends Edge face first into the opposite corner with force. A loud "WE WANT CHRISTIAN" chant starts up. Hardy with a jumping takedown on Edge after Edge hit the ropes. Hardy sends Edge into the ropes again and Edge holds on bailing to the outside. Hardy follows, Edge is back in, Hardy grabs a steel chair, jumps up on the ring apron and Edge kicks him in the head causing Hardy to drop the steel chair. Edge pulls Hardy back in and hits a big right hand. Hardy with a float over and clothesline to Edge in the corner. Hardy with a dropkick to the back of Edge, hooks the leg and Edge kicks out quickly. Hardy with a scoop slam on Edge. Edge fights back with some shots of his own. Edge sends Hardy into the ropes, Hardy slides out, Edge slides out as well, Hardy gets back in and dropkicks Edge through the ropes. Edge is back up, Hardy attempts a dive, Edge moves, Hardy lands on the ring apron, Hardy then jumps off the ring apron and takes out Edge. Edge slides back in the ring, Hardy attempts a springboard back inside, Chavo holds his leg, Hardy kicks Chavo away and as he gets air Edge gets in a big boot.
Edge grabs Hardy and sends him into the ring barricade with force. Edge then throws Hardy face first off the Smackdown, Raw and ECW announce tables that Jim Ross called a "tri-branded headbutt." Edge tosses Hardy back in the ring, hooks the leg and Hardy kicks out. Hardy gets up on his knees and Edge gets in a kick to the ribs. Edge picks up Hardy and gets in a quick right. Edge with a shoulder charge on Hardy in the corner. Hardy with a sunset flip on Edge that results in a close two count. Edge fires back with a clothesline right away. Edge hooks the leg and Hardy kicks out after two. Edge jumps on Hardy taking his back and holding him down. Hardy tries to hit the ropes and Edge grabs him by his hair pulling him back down. Hardy with a dropkick to Edge's chest. Hardy starts going up top when Edge cuts him off with a few shots. Hardy throws Edge off the corner to the mat, Hardy jumps and Edge catches Hardy in mid-air with a big dropkick! Edge hooks the leg and Hardy again kicks out after two. Edge then leaves the ring and grabs two steel chairs. As Edge tries to get back in the ring on the ring apron, Hardy charges and connects with a huge Spear on Edge sending Edge to the outside with force.
Hardy then connects with a dive over the top rope taking out Edge. Hardy tosses Edge back inside the ring. Edge with a knee to Hardy's chest on the ring apron. Hardy with a kick and a Twist of Fate on Edge over the ring apron! Hardy then grabs Edge and sends him face first into the Smackdown and Raw announce tables. Hardy then begins clearing off the Raw announce table. Hardy then pulls a ladder out from under the ring and sets it up by the Raw announce table. Hardy places Edge over the Raw table and gets in a few shots for good measure. Hardy starts climbing up the ladder and Chavo starts climbing up the other side. Hardy punches Chavo off and then dives taking him out. Hardy then grabs Edge who is back up and sends him shoulder first into the steel ring post. Hardy grabs Chavo and then puts him on the Raw table. Hardy starts climbing up the ladder, reaches the top, jumps, the ladder tips over and Hardy crashes through the Raw table over Chavo! Hardy then gets to his feet in pain as he jumps and dropkicks Edge against the guard railing. Hardy sends Edge back in the ring, goes up top and connects with a cross-body. Hardy covers and Edge kicks out after two. Edge then levels Hardy with a big boot.
Edge then exposes a turnbuckle as Hardy remains down. Edge tries to send Hardy face first into the exposed corner, but Hardy blocks it and connects with a Whisper in the Wind on Edge. Hardy covers and Edge kicks out after two. Edge counters a Twist of Fate attempt by Hardy into a huge DDT. Edge hooks the leg and Hardy gets a shoulder up after two. Edge then comes off the top, Hardy blocks putting his feet up, Edge blocks that, Hardy with a rollup and Edge kicks out after two. Hardy with a facebuster suplex on Edge. Hardy is back up top. Hardy then jumps down when he sees Edge moving hitting a big dropkick sending Edge down into the corner. Hardy attempts his swinging dropkick in the corner, but Edge sits up, grabs Hardy in mid-air and drops him face first off the exposed turnbuckle. Edge covers Hardy and Hardy somehow kicks out. Edge then backs up to the corner and is ready to hit the Spear. Hardy is up, Edge charges and Hardy turns hitting a Twist of Fate! Hardy then works his way up top when Vickie Guerrero runs out. Hardy kicks her away, jumps and connects with the Swanton Bomb. Hardy crawls over, hooks the leg...1...2...Vickie pulls the referee out. Matt Hardy then runs out, throws a steel chair in the ring and tosses Vickie inside. Matt pushes Vickie to the corner. Matt leaves and grabs another steel chair. Jeff and Matt each have a steel chair. Jeff swings back and Matt levels Jeff with the steel chair. Matt stares down at Jeff as the fans boo loudly. Edge sits up and can't believe it. Edge pulls Jeff over, hooks the leg and gets the pinfall.
Winner & NEW WWE Champion: Edge
After the match, Edge is handed the WWE Championship and holds it up high as he celebrates with Vickie Guerrero. Matt Hardy leaves the ring and heads to the back. In the ring, Edge is still celebrating his win with the WWE Title. Edge leaves the ring with Vickie as she holds his arm up. We then see highlights of the match leading to the finish. Back live, Jeff Hardy is recovering as WWE officials attend to him. Hardy is helped to the back as he holds his head.
- A promo for WWE No Way Out on February 15 airs.
- Backstage, Todd Grisham is with Randy Orton. Grisham asks him about the rumors of legal action being taken tomorrow night on Raw after what happened last Monday. Orton said he doesn't know about these rumors and that he is still scheduled to compete in the Rumble tonight. Chris Jericho walks up and tells Orton he doesn't blame him one bit for doing what he did to Vince McMahon. Jericho said the Vince McMahon who showed up wasn't the man who created the WWE Universe and said the real Mr. McMahon is already dead. Orton wants to know why he is telling him this. Jericho said the McMahon's don't take anything and feels tonight will be Orton's last night as a contracted talent for WWE. He wishes Orton luck as he walks off.
30-Man Royal Rumble Match
Rey Mysterio, who won the 2006 Royal Rumble, drew #1 (he drew #2 in 2006). John Morrison drew #2. Carlito was in next at #3. MVP came in at #4. MVP was over with the crowd and they even had an "MVP" chant going. The Great Khali is in at #5.
Koslov came in at #6 and eliminated Khali. He then eliminated MVP. It looks like he's getting the Rumble push this year, where you eliminate a ton of people but don't actually win. Koslov then eliminated Carlito.
Triple H is next at #7. So much for the Rumble push as Triple H eliminated Koslov.
Randy Orton comes out at #8 to a ton of heat. If he doesn't get injured, it should be his year. JTG of Cryme Tyme was in next at #9. Ted Dibiase is #10. Jericho is #11. Mike Knox is #12. The Miz is in at #13. They're doing 90 second intervals this year so it's going by pretty fast, I've always preferred the 2 minute intervals. Randy Orton went on an RKO rampage, hitting the RKO on the Miz, Morrison and JTG before being his with a pedigree from Triple H. HHH then eliminated The Miz and Morrison. Mysterio was thrown out, but he landed on the Miz and walked on Morrison and got back into the ring.
Finlay is in at #14. Cody Rhodes was #15 so all of Legacy is together in the Rumble.
The Undertaker is in at #16. He quickly eliminated JTG. Goldust is in at #17. He and brother Cody immediately started going at it. Orton hit Goldust with the RKO and then had Cody eliminate him.
CM Punk is #18. Mark Henry is #19. Shelton Benjamin is #20. William Regal is #21. Mark Henry was eliminated by Mysterio.
Kofi Kingston is in at #22. Kane is #23. He and The Undertaker gave Cody Rhodes a double chokeslam. There's a ton of people in the ring now. CM Punk eliminated Regal. R-Truth is #24.
Rob Van Dam is in at #25 as a surprise entrant to a huge pop. Brian Kendrick came in at #26. He eliminated Kofi Kingston. Triple H then eliminated Kendrick. Dolph Ziggler is in at #27 and was thrown out by Kane. Santino Marella is #28 and is eliminated immediately by Kane.
#29 is "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who won the first televised Royal Rumble in 1988, when it was a 20 man Royal Rumble that aired for free as a special on the USA Network.
#30 is the Big Show. Hacksaw grabbed Big Show's strap and started wailing away on him, which reminded me of Hacksaw's feud with Andre the Giant back in the day. Show then eliminated Hacksaw. He pressed and eliminated R-Truth. Show tried eliminating CM Punk a couple of times before knocking Punk out on the apron and sending him to the floor.
Mysterio and Knox were eliminated when Mysterio charged at Knox. Mysterio was in there for 49 minutes. Kane eliminated Finlay. With the exception of Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase, it's all former world champions in there right now. Jericho eliminated RVD. Undertaker then eliminated Jericho.
Rhodes, Orton and Dibiase triple teamed Kane to eliminate him. Legacy then teamed up on The Undertaker. While Big Show and Taker were fighting on the apron, Orton hit an RKO on Show to eliminate him. Show then grabbed Taker from the outside to eliminate him.
It's now down to Legacy vs. Triple H. Triple H eliminated Dibiase and Rhodes, and Orton snuck behind Triple H to eliminate him and win the Royal Rumble.
Winner: Randy Orton
After the match, Rhodes and Dibiase joined Orton in the middle of the ring and they all raised their hands.
"The Wrestler" star Mickey Rourke was at tonight's Screen Actors Guild Awards in Hollywood and spoke about a possible appearance at WrestleMania 25.
We now have confirmation that Rourke will in fact be in Houston on April 5th. PWTorch.com reports that Rourke is "officially signed" to appear at WWE's showcase event.
This evening, Rourke spoe to Access Hollywood on the red carpet and said, The nicest thing has been the whole wrestling community embracing us. The movie was about their world.
He continued, The boys from the WWE called me and asked me to do it. I said, I want to. Im talking with [WWE legend] Rowdy Roddy Piper about it.
Just as he did on the E! channel's pre-show, Mickey Rourke cut another promo on Chris Jericho. "Chris Jericho, you better get in shape," Rourke said. "Because I'm coming after your ass."
Virgil Riley Runnels III (Minneapolis (Minnesota), 11 april 1969) is een Amerikaanse professionele worstelaar die werkt voor World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), beter bekend als Goldust. Virgil worstelt momenteel voor RAW.
Virgil is de zoon van Dusty Rhodes en is de half-broer van Cody Rhodes.
Virgil was bekend bij World Championship Wrestling (WCW) en bij Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
Kampioenschappen en verwezenlijkingen
American Combat Wrestling
ACW Heavyweight Championship (1 keer)
Coastal Championship Wrestling
CCW World Heavyweight Championship (1 keer)
NWA Florida
NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 keer)
NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 keer met Mike Graham)
Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling
TCW Heavyweight Championship (1 keer)
World Championship Wrestling
WCW United States Heavyweight Championship (2 keer)
WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 keer met Big Josh en Tom Zenk)
WCW World Tag Team Championship (2 keer waarvan 1x met Ricky Steamboat en 1x met Barry Windham)
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During a recent appearance at the 36th Annual Global Media and Communications Conference, Linda McMahon announced that rock and roll icons AC/DC will be performing the theme to Wrestlemania XXV at the show in Houston, Texas.
There's no word yet on what song will be used as the theme.
Vince McMahon is said to be a huge fan of AC/DC, getting his first exposure to the band back in 2000 when they were performing on Saturday Night Live the night Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson hosted the show for the first time. WWE also used the song "Highway to Hell" even earlier for the 1998 Summerslam.
Many will remember back in November, we reported that McMahon and John Cena were seen "rocking out" at the AC/DC concert at Madison Square Garden.
Undertaker def. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin (Non-Title) The Great Khali def. Chavo Guerrero Michelle McCool & Natalya def. Nikki & Brie Bella (DQ) (Divas Tag Team Match) Edge def. Matt Hardy (No Disqualification Match) World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison def. WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo (Non Title (Tag Team Match) Vladimir Kozlov & Big Show def. Triple H (Handicap Match)
OMAHA, Neb. - With just two days before the 22nd Royal Rumble and an announcement that someone tampered with the pyrotechnics display responsible for leaving WWE Champion Jeff Hardy "battered, bruised and burned one week ago, the unexpected engulfed every aspect of SmackDown.
Interview with WWE Champion Jeff Hardy (WATCH) In an exclusive pre-taped interview with Jim Ross, Jeff Hardy rejected any suggestion that his pyrotechnics accident (WATCH) was an accident at all, nor was his hit and run and his hotel stairwell attack. Hardy placed the blame squarely on the shoulders of his Royal Rumble opponent Edge, (match preview) before vowing that he will be at the pay-per-view to defend his championship against the Ultimate Opportunist.
Vladimir Kozlov & Big Show def. Triple H (Handicap Match) (WATCH | PHOTOS) Just two days before their participation in the Royal Rumble Match (match preview), Vickie Guerrero placed Triple H in a match against the undefeated Vladimir Kozlov. However, she neglected to mention until long after the match was underway that the Moscow Mauler would have a tag team partner in Big Show, making it a Handicap Match. As The Game attempted to hit the Pedigree, Big Show smashed him in the back of the head, opening the door for Vladimir Kozlov to hurl The King of Kings to the canvas for the victory.
Edge def. Matt Hardy (No Disqualification Match) (WATCH | PHOTOS) Although Edge denied involvement in Jeff Hardys pyrotechnics accident, - informing the WWE Universe he didn't need to do such things to beat him - Matt Hardy charged in to attack the Rated-R Superstar and chase him into the crowd. (PHOTOS) SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero then informed her husband that she was putting him into a No Disqualification Match with Hardy later on SmackDown. After a brutal match that employed everything from trash cans to kendo sticks, Matts own Rumble opponent - ECW Champion Jack Swagger (match preview) and Royal Rumble Match participant Mark Henry interfered, attacking Hardy before the Ultimate Opportunist triumphed over him with the spear.
Undertaker def. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin (Non-Title) (PHOTOS) Despite Benjamins never wavering spirit in a grueling match against The Phenom, Undertaker once again exhibited the darkness of defeat onto one of his 29 Royal Rumble opponents, locking the Gold Standard into the dreaded fury of Hells Gate. Although The Deadmans submission hold continues to spread its menace across SmackDown, will it prove to be any help at all as Undertaker looks to win the Royal Rumble Match this Sunday? (match preview)
The Great Khali def. Chavo Guerrero (PHOTOS) After refuting insinuations that he is nothing more than Vickie Guerreros go-fer, Chavo Guerrero failed to defend his family's name against The Great Khali, who reigned supreme over the self-proclaimed Mexican Warrior with the Punjabi Plunge.
Michelle McCool & Natalya def. Nikki and Brie Bella (DQ) (Divas Tag Team Match) (PHOTOS) Over the past several weeks, Michelle McCool has laid siege on any Diva she has felt was jealous of her. But this week, while Michelle was teaming with Natalya against the Bella Twins - with new Divas Champion Maryse sitting ringside as a guest commentator (injury article) - Maria charged in to attack McCool, dishing out some payback on the former Divas Champion both inside and outside the ring. Only when Natalya got involved did Michelle take control, viciously slamming Maria into the barrier and leaving with a smile.
World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison def. WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo (Non-Title Tag Team Match) (PHOTOS) In a Champion vs. Champion Tag Team Match, after Primo was exiled from the ring, Carlito hit the Backstabber on the Shaman of Sexy. However, before he realized that Miz had been tagged into the match and was in fact the legal man, the self-proclaimed Chick Magnet rolled him up for the quick victory.
WWE RAW Superstar Rey Mysterio noted in a recent interview with the Baltimore Sun that he is not 100% physically.
I feel like I need a tuneup (laughs). Before I had my biceps surgery, it was my knee. I would wake up limping every morning. Now, I wake up stiff from my right arm. If its not one thing its the other, but were still here pushing strong, man.
Mysterio said also that hes learned a lesson when it comes to high flying moves.
There are guys that tell you, Youve got to take it easy, man. You cant be doing all that crazy stuff. Pick out your high-flying moves; dont do all of them at once. And back then I would go, Yeah, sure, thank you. But then Id turn around and say, Hell no. Im going to do everything I can. Thats the way I wrestle; thats the way I do it.
Well, now Ive learned my lesson. After five knee surgeries and three biceps surgeries, Im like, Man, I should have listened to them. But when youre hungry and you want to be successful and you were raised a certain way, it doesnt matter who tells you to slow down. Sometimes you just have to learn the hard way, and thats by getting injured.
So far in 2008, TNA has parted ways with a total of 20 wrestlers/road agents. It's interesting to note that most of the people who left TNA in '08 left the company on their own accord.
2008 TNA ROSTER DEPARTURES » Black Reign - Parted Ways In July 2008 » Chris Harris - Parted Ways In January 2008 » Crystal Louthan - Parted Ways In 2008 » D-Lo Brown - Left Promotion In June 2008 » Elix Skipper - Parted Ways In May 2008 » Frank Trigg - Parted Ways In September 2008 » Gail Kim - Contract Expired In August 2008 » Glen Gilberti - Released On October 31, 2008 » James Mitchell - Contract Not Renewed In July 2008 » Johnny Devine - Quit Promotion In October 2008 » Judas Mesias - Parted Ways In March 2008 » Karen Angle - Parted Ways In October 2008 » Ms. Payton Banks - Parted Ways In April 2008 » Pat Kenney - Released On October 31, 2008 » Raven - Parted Ways In March 2008 » Rellik - Asked For Release In July 2008 » Salinas - Quit Promotion In September 2008 » Scott D'Amore - Left Promotion In July 2008 » Senshi - Parted Ways In January 2008 » Tomko - Quit Promotion In July 2008
[Q1] The show opened with a footage from last week of the Main Event Mafia and Team 3D The opening montage aired Mike Tenay and Don West introduced the show and questioned whether the Mafia would accept Team 3Ds challenges from last week
1. Alex Shelley defeated Chris Sabin and Sheik Abdul Bashir and Sonjay Dutt (w/SoCal Val) in a four-way for the X Division Title in 4:45. Tenay said there are rumors that Bashir and Dutt are working together. He questioned whether anyone could trust Bashir. Um, didnt Sonjay steal his best friends fiance? Shane Sewell was the referee despite his repeated problems with Bashir.
The heels went to the floor and let the Machine Guns work against one another to start the match. The alliance between Sonjay and Sheik didnt last long. During the match, Sharmell walked to the ringside and watched the match. In the end, Shelley caught Sonjay in a creative rollup and scored the pin. After the match, Sharmell told Sewell that Booker wants to see him in his dressing room
A shot aired of Kurt Angle, Scott Steiner, and Sting walking backstage [C]
[Q2] Backstage, Booker T had Sewell sit down on a couch with him while Jeremy Borash held the mic. Booker scolded Sewell for putting his hands on him last week. Booker asked him for a favor. He wanted a match to end up with him, Scott Steiner, and Petey Williams in the ring. Sewell left the room without saying a word
Kurt Angle, Sting, and Scott Steiner walked to the ring for a promo. Angle addressed the Team 3D challenges by asking, Who made you the bookers? He said they could take their challenges and stick them up their fat asses. He said there was no way he would wrestle Brother Devon, and there was no way Sting would face Brother Ray.
Sting stepped up and said, Excuse me, godfather. Sting said no one would tell him who he can and cant wrestle. They didnt look pleased with one another. Sting whispered in Angles ear. Jim Cornette came out and said Team 3D doesnt have the right to book matches, but he does.
Cornette announced Sting vs. Kurt Angle vs. Brother Ray vs. Brother Devon in a four-way for the TNA Title. Corny said the best way to win a four-way is divide and conquer. We know that Team 3D can work together just fine, he said. The question is whether Sting and Kurt Angle can work together. The Mafia didnt look pleased [C]
[Q3] A video recapped the homoerotic history between Scott Steiner and Petey Williams
Tenay hyped the Petey and Eric Young vs. Booker and Steiner elimination rules match Backstage, Lauren interviewed Petey Williams, who was still dressed like Scott Steiner, complete with the headgear .
Tenay interviewed Team 3D via satellite from Japan. They showed off the IWGP Tag Titles. They said winning the titles in the Tokyo Dome is like winning any title in Madison Square Garden. West broke the news about the four-way title match. Ray cut a promo about Sting standing by while the other Mafia members attacked him. The audio cut out. Tenay said they lost the audio feed from Japan [C]
Backstage, Borash interviewed Sting, Steiner, and Booker. He asked Sting what happened between him and Angle. Sting accused Borash of trying to stir things up. He said theyre on the same page. We havent forgotten what this is all about, its about respect, Sting said
Another Sojourner Bolt Rough Cut segment aired. Terry Taylor and Jeremy Borash recalled Bolt challenging Awesome Kong when during the fan challenge segments. They said she clearly earned Kongs respect
[Q4] 2. ODB defeated Sojourner Bolt by DQ in 2:30. Even though Bolt said just last week that her mother is the only one allowed to call her Sojo, the big screen entrance video listed her name as Sojo. Tenay announced ODB vs. Kong for the TNA Knockouts Title for the pay-per-view. Sojo jumped ODB to start the match. ODB eventually came back, but Kong ran in and kicked her for the DQ. Taylor Wilde and Roxxi ran out carrying weapons and cleared the heels from the ring
Backstage, Lauren interviewed The Governor. She bragged about making fools of the Beautiful People until they ran onto the set and attacked her. Lauren asked what they were doing as if she was surprised that they didnt see the humor in what The Governor did. Security entered the picture to help, but Cute Kip showed up and beat them up. He finally called off Angelina Love and Velvet Sky [C]
3. Scott Steiner and Booker T (w/Sharmell) defeated Petey Williams and Eric Young in a tag team elimination rules match in 12:00. Sewell was the referee because he only refs matches with guys he has friction with. The heels worked over Young and eliminated him from the match roughly three minutes in.
[Q5] [C] Petey worked over Steiner with flashy offense. Steiner didnt really leave his feet, though, as he just sold it by crouching down. Finally, Petey hit a tornado DDT that Steiner took a bump for. Petey went for the Canadian Destroyer, but Booker ran in and broke it up. Steiner hit a fallaway slam off the top rope and went for a cover. The ref counted to two and Steiner pulled up Petey.
Steiner tagged in Booker, who also refused to pin Booker. Shane Sewell spazzed out over the heels refusing to pin Petey. Booker hit an ax kick and scored the pin. After the match, Booker made Sewell snap. Steiner and Booker teamed up and beat down Sewell. Earl Hebner kneeled on the ring apron and asked them to stop. Pussy [C]
A video package recapped the friction from Matt Morgan and Abyss from last week
[Q6] Morgan and Abyss came to the ring separately for an interview conducted by Lauren. Morgan said hes had a temper problem his entire life. He said it cost him NFL and NBA contracts, and incentives in his pro wrestling contracts. The worst part, he said, was that it cost him his friendship with Abyss.
Morgan and Abyss hugged. Its okay, Matt, I accept your apology. He said he also has a temper problem and thats why he goes to therapy. Abyss invited Morgan to join him in therapy. Abyss said he has his entire family back. I have my best friend Matt back, I have my girlfriend standing next to me, Lauren, he said. He picked her up and spun her around. He apologized to Lauren and then hugged Morgan again [C]
4. Beer Money (w/Jacqueline) vs. Abyss and Matt Morgan in a non-title first blood match. Tenay said there were referees at ringside with towels in their hands in case there is blood. As if the concept of having referees standing by with towels isnt stupid enough, I cracked up at Tenay saying in case there is blood. Of course theres going to be blood. Its an fn first blood match!
The wrestlers brawled in and around the ring. Late in the match, Morgan had a chair and backed the two heels into opposite corners. He teased swinging at both of them and then struck Abyss with the chair. The referee dabbed his towel on Abysss head and called for the bell when he noticed blood on the towel.
[Q7] Matt Morgan and Abyss are history, Tenay said. Morgan punched Abyss repeatedly. Security tried to run in, but Morgan roughed them up. You did this, Abyss, Morgan said to his abused ex-bitch
The announcers recapped the Morgan and Abyss segment Backstage, security helped Abyss until he snapped and told them to get away. He threw a fit and then shoved the camera man
A video recapped the history of Kurt Angle and A.J. Styles Backstage, Borash interviewed Angle, who said he could have ended A.J.s career several times, but he felt sorry for him. He said Styles took away his wife and family. Tonight, I take away your livelihood, Angle said. Tonight, I take away your career like I took away Jeff Jarretts two weeks ago [C] Ring introductions for the main event took place
[Q8] 5. Kurt Angle defeated A.J. Styles in a tables match in 12:15. The announcers noted that Foley, Jarrett, Rhino, Team 3D, and other Frontline members were injured or out of the country. Fast paced spot early with A.J. dropkicking Angle to pop the crowd. Kurt took his time getting back inside the ring. After another minute of action, they cut to break. [C]
Angle brought a table into the ring and cut his hand in the process. They fought around the table, which was turned on its side. Styles picked up Angle and crotched him on the side of the table. The announcers heralded this as an innovative move by Styles. At 11:20, A.J. hit the Pele kick and placed Kurt on the table.
Styles went up top, but Angle recovered and met him up top. A.J. fought him off and Angle landed with a portion of his body draped over the table. Styles leapt off the ropes, but Angle missed. A short time later, Kurt hit the Angle Slam through the table to win the match.
Afterward, Angle continued to attack Styles. He placed wrapped A.J.s ankle in a chair and then stomped on the chair. Angle applied the ankle lock. He released the hold and the announcers pleaded with him on commentary to stop. Angle headed down to the announcers table at ringside. Hurt them! Angle grabbed the house mic and said this was the beginning of the end for TNA. He said they were going to take out everyone one by one next week. Were going to mark our territory Main Event Mafia style. He stood on the desk and yelled, Look, Mom, Im on top of the world
According to two sources, a yellow Mustang drove up to the parking lot at Florida Championship Wrestling's headquarters in Tampa at 6:00 p.m. just before last night's scheduled show. The car pulled up near the steps to the arena where the fans hang out and the driver rolled down the window to reveal himself as Hulk Hogan. Hogan told the fans to "find someone in there for him to wrestle" and that he would be back. Hogan drove off and never came back.
Mr. McMahon got pretty banged up from being punted by Randy Orton Monday night. Word has it the Chairman may have sustained a concussion (unconfirmed) but he did receive a cut either on or above his ear from RKO's boot laces. Ouch.
Evan Bourne isn't expected to be cleared to make an in-ring return for WWE until late February according to F4WOnline.com. Bourne is still believed to be walking around in a boot and doing rehab. The injury to his ankle ligaments were said to be more severe than previously thought. Bourne suffered his ankle injury back on October 28, 2008 during a tag team match on ECW teaming with Matt Hardy and Finlay against Mark Henry, Chavo Guerrero and Bam Neely.
Former WWE Superstar Shannon Moore is looking to return to TNA after meeting with various officials while in Charlotte, North Carolina for the Genesis pay-per-view held earlier this month, reports www.ProWrestling.NET. Jeff Jarrett is looking to rehire Moore, but TNA president Dixie Carter still harbors bad feelings over his decision to leave the company for World Wrestling Entertainment in March 2006. Moore was working without a contract and featured prominently on TV when WWE snatched him up
Wes Brisco, the 25 year old son of WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco and nephew of former NWA World champion Jack Brisco is now training in WWEs developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling in Tampa. He was previously competing as a professional wakeboarder and as far as hes doing now, theyre saying its too early to tell how hes going to work out in the ring.
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Nicholas Theodore "Nick" Nemeth (born July 27, 1980) is an American professional wrestler, currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the name Dolph Ziggler on the Raw brand. He is best known for his performances as Spirit Squad member Nicky from 2006.
Nemeth signed a development contract with WWE in 2004, and was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). He was brought up to the Raw brand in 2005 as Kerwin White's sidekick. He was, however, sent back to OVW shortly afterwards, where he joined the Spirit Squad. They debuted on Raw in January 2006, and won the World Tag Team Championship before returning to OVW that November. In September 2007, Nemeth was assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling, where he formed a tag team with Brad Allen. He returned to Raw as Ziggler in September 2008.
Nemeth is a former World Tag Team Champion as a member of the Spirit Squad, and has also held the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship twice; once with Brad Allen, and once with Gavin Spears.
Career
Amateur wrestling
Nemeth wrestled for the Roman Catholic St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio where he holds the school record for most pins in a career with 82. When he attended Kent State University he joined their wrestling team, eventually setting the record for most career wins in the school's history.
Professional wrestling
Beginning
Nemeth signed a developmental deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2004 and was assigned to their farm territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), debuting as Nick Nemeth.
After working for nearly a year in OVW, Nemeth was called up to the main WWE Raw roster, making his TV debut on the September 25, 2005 episode of Sunday Night Heat. He was made the enforcer and sidekick for Chavo Guerrero, Jr., who was using a golfer gimmick and going by the ring name of "Kerwin White". As such, Nemeth became White's caddy.
His wrestling debut came on an episode of Sunday Night Heat, teaming up with White in a tag team match against Shelton Benjamin and Matt Striker. After the death of Eddie Guerrero, Guerrero dropped the "Kerwin White" character, and Nemeth no longer played the role of his caddy and tag partner. After a few months of wrestling in dark matches and at house shows, he was sent back to OVW.
The Spirit Squad
In OVW, he became a part of The Spirit Squad (under the name Nicky), who were eventually called up to Raw. On January 23, 2006, they had their television debut, appearing on Raw and helping Jonathan Coachman win a Royal Rumble qualifying match against Jerry "The King" Lawler by performing cheers for the Coach and distracting Lawler. They later became a part of the on-going feud between WWE chairman Vince McMahon and Shawn Michaels. The heel McMahon brought in the Squad to attack Michaels on numerous occasions, including placing them in multiple handicap matches.
They also wrestled in the tag team division, and on April 3, on Raw, won the World Tag Team Championship when Kenny and Mikey, with outside help from the other three Squad members, defeated Kane and The Big Show. After winning the titles The Spirit Squad defended the titles under the Freebird Rule.
Three weeks later, McMahon signed another Handicap match, with the Spirit Squad facing Michaels. The match never started, however; instead the Spirit Squad brutally beat down Michaels, ripping apart his ring attire and kayfabe shattering his knee with a steel chair. McMahon then called Triple H to the ring to attack Michaels with a sledgehammer shot; however, Kenny snatched the sledgehammer away, disrespecting Triple H, which led to him attacking the group. This led to Triple H and Michaels reforming D-Generation X (DX) and they began a feud with the Spirit Squad. DX played various sophomoric jokes on the Squad and the McMahons, as well as defeating the Spirit Squad in handicap tag matches at Vengeance and a clean sweep in an elimination handicap match at Saturday Night's Main Event.
At the same time as their feud with DX and their alignment with McMahon, the team also wrestled other teams in Raw's tag division over their World Tag Team Title. The Squad successfully defended the titles against the teams of Jim Duggan and Eugene,Charlie Haas and Viscera, and Snitsky and Val Venis,They then entered a lengthy feud with The Highlanders, whom they eventually defeated to retain the titles at Unforgiven
The Squad as a whole later began a losing streak with separate members losing singles matches to Ric Flair on consecutive episodes of Raw.After a loss to the debuting Cryme Tyme on October 16, Kenny started yelling at the other members of the Squad in the ring. Tensions further escalated the next week, after a second consecutive loss to Cryme Tyme. After the defeat Kenny attacked Mikey then announced that he would take on Flair, and win, since no other member of the group was able to do it. Later in the night he succeeded with help from the rest of the Squad, despite Flair bringing a number of fellow "Legends" (Dusty Rhodes, Sgt. Slaughter, and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper) to the ring with him to even the odds. It was then decided that Flair and one of the legends would wrestle the Squad at Cyber Sunday for the Tag Team Championship. The fans chose Piper, and he and Flair defeated Kenny and Mikey to win the title. At the time of their loss the team had held the title for 216 days, the longest since Owen Hart and The British Bulldog held it for 241 days in 1996 and 1997.
The group was "killed off" on the November 27 Raw after they were defeated in a 5 on 3 match by DX and Flair. After a triple submission, and being buried in a backstage segment, DX dumped them into a large crate stamped "OVW, Louisville, Kentucky".
Return to developmental
Nemeth appeared on the January 17, 2007, OVW taping along with Mike Mondo as the "Frat Pack" and teamed with Mike Kruel in a match against Seth Skyfire, Shawn Spears, and Cody Runnels. The team disbanded in the early parts of 2007, before teaming up again in August.
In September, Nemeth and Mike Mondo were moved to the Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) developmental territory and in his debut there defeated Hade Vansen. At the beginning of the year 2008, he tweaked his name to Nic Nemeth and began teaming with Brad Allen and Taryn Terrell as their valet. Nemeth and Allen started a frat boy type gimmick with Terrell as a "sorority chick". On March 22, Nemeth and Allen won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship by defeating defending champions Eddie Colón and Eric Perez. On May 12, 2008, he wrestled under the name Nick Metro and lost in a dark match to Ron Killings. Soon after, however, he returned to the name "Nic Nemeth". He then added the nickname "The Natural" in front of his ring name while also changing his look.
Dolph Ziggler
On September 15, 2008, Nemeth re-debuted on Raw as a heel, introducing himself in a backstage segment, with a new image, under the name Dolph Ziggler. On October 10, 2008, Nemeth was suspended for 30 days for his first violation of WWE's Wellness Program policy. He returned to Raw on November 17 in a backstage segment with Rey Mysterio and Shawn Michaels. In his first match on Raw under the Ziggler name, he lost to Batista, getting a deal of offense in the form of high impact spots, on the December 1 episode. The next week he got his first victory as Dolph Ziggler, by countout, against R-Truth. The following week on Raw, he picked up his first televised pinfall victory as Ziggler, when he beat Charlie Haas (As 'Santa Claas').
Personal life
Nemeth is fluent in American Sign Language, and has two dogs, Sadie, an English Cocker Spaniel, and Jack the Dog, a Shih Tzu.
In wrestling
Finishing and signature moves
Jumping Russian legsweep 2008present
Standing moonsault 20052007
Jumping elbow drop followed by repeated elbow drop
Brainbuster
Diving leg lariat
Enzuigiri
Inverted DDT
Tiltawhirl headscissors
Managers
Taryn Terrell
Wrestlers managed
Kerwin White
Championships and accomplishments
Florida Championship Wrestling
FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (2 times) with Brad Allen (1) and Gavin Spears (1)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI ranked #134 in the PWI 500 for 2006.
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Tag Team Championship (1 time) as a member of the Spirit Squad
Late last year, Stone Cold Steve Austin finished work on "Damages," a feature film about the secret world of underground fighting. Shot in Vancouver, Brtish Columbia, "Damages" is set to hit theaters in 2010. This week Austin left his ranch in Victoria, Texas and has returned to Los Angeles to begin work on yet another film project.
CM Punk and Maria, who used to be involved in a relationship, apparently launched some subtle digs towards each other during recent radio interviews.
Maria was recently asked about her past relationship with Punk. She said the two broke up because of the wrestling business and that she is now dating someone outside of it. On the kind of man Maria's looking for, she said, "Looking for someone who's going to treat me like a lady and not like one of the boys."
In a separate recent interview when discussing Playboy Playmates, Punk said, "Playboy playmates are so overrated. I also like women with brains."
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.
Gastenboek
Druk op onderstaande knop om een berichtje achter te laten in mijn gastenboek
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