MAIN EVENT FOR THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT
CHAMPIONSHIP Bobby Roode (champion) vs. "Cowboy" James
Storm
LETHAL
LOCKDOWN Team Eric Bischoff (Eric Bischof, Gunner, Bully Ray, Christopher
Daniels and Kazarian) vs. Team Garett Bischoff (Garett Bischoff, AJ Styles, Rob
Van Dam, Mr. Anderson and Austin Aries)
"The
Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy vs. Kurt Angle
WORLD TAG
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP Motorcity Machine Guns vs. Magnus & Samoa
Joe
Matt Morgan, who wrestles
Crimson on Sunday's TNA Lockdown PPV event, said on today's PWTorch Livecast that his contract
with TNA is up later this year. He says he is loyal to TNA, but WWE has
expressed interest in him and he could see circumstances that would lead to his
going back to WWE.
"I have another year left on my contract with TNA," he
said. "My fifth of five years. I signed a five year deal with them four years
ago. I believe in October it will be up. The way it works is I'm a businessman
first and foremost, right? And you try to keep your options open as much as
humanly possible. I did start with WWE. They gave me a lot of tools and a lot of
knowledge and I was trained by some of the best big men this business has ever
had and learned a lot of things from those people over there in WWE. So I was
very very lucky."
He said it was a mistake for WWE to release him five
years ago, but he understands in retrospect the circumstances that led to his
being part of massive layoffs in 2005.
"Unfortunately, unluckily I came
there during a time when there was a revolving door. The day I got released I
believe we lost 22 other guys in a two days span on a Thursday as well as Black
Friday in 2005. I believe it was one of those wrong places, wrong time. Timing
is everything in this sport."
As far as a possible WWE return goes, he is
not ruling it out. "To say I wouldn't go back would be dumb on my part and it
would be a lie," he said. "But at the same time, I really am - I know people
don't like this answer who are pro-WWE and not so pro-TNA - but that's the
truth, I am loyal to those who are loyal to me. The minute, the day TNA stops
being as loyal to me as I feel I am being to them, that's a different discussion
all to itself and I definitely would weigh my options a lot differently if and
when that day ever came. But speaking right now, I'm happy for the most part
with how TNA has been treating me and they've done a really good job with me the
last four years."
He believes WWE would look back at releasing him as a
mistake, yet at the same time WWE had so much talent around the same age, he
understands their decision. "I think I've proven it was a mistake, but not a
mistake because of the timing," he said. "Timing really is everything. If they
have a roster, which they did at the time, full of guys in my age group - they
were throwing so much crap against the wall to see what would stick, a lot of us
weren't given a lot of time to stick against the wall, first and foremost, to
see if something would come out of these characters they were trying to present
so quickly. I mean, if you watch back those old Smackdowns and Raws from '03 to
'05 or '06, you'd see a lot of guys I could easily see now becoming
huge."
He said one thing that could influence his return is the recent
re-signing of Brock Lesnar. He worked with Lesnar during his previous run with
the company and at times traveled with him.
"Brock Lesnar coming back to
WWE, that guy helped me a lot when I was first up there," Morgan said. "He is
someone who helped me a lot work as a bigger guy, the psychology involved in
working as a big guy. So did Undertaker, so did Kane, so did Big Show. And
there's still some other dream matches out there that I want to happen before my
career is up. So I guess I would weigh my options a hell of a lot more when that
day comes. I'm a businessman first and foremost, to answer your question
honestly. But at the same time, that's what my agent is for. I know there has
been interest from that company. But at the same time I am loyal to TNA for
now."
He said the way TNA brought him along from a bodyguard at the
beginning to a PPV headliner has worked out well. "I went from, you know, a body
guard to being Cornette's lackey to making these awful matches on Impact and
getting in trouble and having him scream at me on national television. But I was
in a suit and was first brought on to speak, so these fans right away got to
understand Matt can hold his own on the mic, this kid can talk, he's not relying
on his physicality, not relying on flexing every ten seconds, not relying on
being 6-11, 328 pounds of muscle like every other meathead in this business
relies on. So that was a good lesson for me because I got introduced for my
verbal skills for the most part. And when it was time to transition me to a
wrestler, it was easier from that point moving forward. The fans had something
to sink their teeth into somewhat because they understood me as a character
first and foremost as opposed to another big guy who's really in good shape,
let's say, like so many other big guys. We added a few good layers to my
character over the years, and as long as they keep doing that, I have no reason
to leave TNA, so to say."
Impact Wrestling Results 12/04/2012 From Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida
Impact Wrestling kicks off with a video package that showcases Hulk Hogan in charge of Impact Wrestling. It shows him making Roode vs. Anderson and then finally ending the Bischoff rivalry at Lockdown.
The camera shows the Impact Zone with the entire audience on their feet. Music plays and Eric Bischoff comes out on stage. As he walks down the ramp, the crowd boos him. Eric gets in the ring and grabs a mic. He insults the fans in attendance and they boo even more. He says he has business to take care of things. He says his kid and Hogan are pretty snotty lately. The crowd tells Eric exactly what they think as They Dont Care! Eric states that the name Bischoff will live on in this industry all by Erics legacy. Eric says Hogan questioned Erics leadership ability. Eric then states that he created one of the baddest teams in TNA history with just a snap of his fingers. He introduces his team. Bully Rays music plays and he comes out on stage. He, Gunner, Daniels, and Kazarian enter the ring. Bully Ray gets on the mic. He asks the crowd if they know who Eric Bischoff is. The crowd boos. Ray asks them again. He says that he is Eric Bischoff!!!!! Ray says he is proud to stand next to Eric. He is proud to go to war for Eric. As great as Eric is, he has made one mistake. Eric is pretty shocked to hear that. Ray has the guts to call him out on it. His mistake is his son Garett. Eric took a sigh of relief after hearing that. Eric says he will take care of that at Lockdown. Eric says there will be a Best of 3 Series to have one man advantage at Lockdown and Eric knows it will be his team. He states Gunner will take out anyone so lets get this started! Just then, music plays and its Garett Bischoff.
Garett comes out on stage with a mic. He says his dad has been hard at work. His team is ready to go and that is good. He hopes Eric has chosen wisely as he will need it. He has his team finalized and they want to get their hands on each member of Erics team. One is foaming at the mouth as he wants to fight. Music plays and its Mr. Anderson! He comes on stage. He is ready while Gunner gets set by confronting his team. Anderson walks down the ramp.
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Gunner vs. Mr. Anderson in the Best of 3 Series
The match already started and Mr. Anderson whips Gunner right into the corner. He attacks him in the corner and then backs away. As he comes forward, Gunner drops Anderson down and he goes face first into the second turnbuckle. Gunner takes charge as he attacks Ken with multiple punches in the head and kicks. Ken rolls out of the ring and Gunner follows him. Gunner rakes his back and then does punches. Gunner lifts Ken up to drop him down on the security railing, but Ken slides out and pushes Gunner into the steel steps and ring post. Gunner falls down. As he gets back up, Ken whips him into the railing. Ken continues the assault. Gunner rolls in to get away, but Ken elbows him in the face when both stand. Ken lifts Gunner up, but he slides out and does a roll-up. Ken kicks out. Both get up and Ken pushes Gunner. Ken knocks Gunner down and elbows him multiple times in the chest. He then stomps on the sternum. Gunner makes his way to the corner. As Ken walks towards him, he stops the momentum as he hits Ken and knocks him down on the mat. Gunner pounds fists right into his head. He gets Ken up and smashes his face into the corner. As he continues to work on the head, Ken starts to bleed from the forehead. Ken tries to fight back, but Gunner does a roll-up. He uses the tights again but Ken kicks out. Both get up and Ken does a huge right hand. Gunner fights back but Anderson does another huge fist. He then slams Gunner into the corner face first and then makes him go shoulder first into the ring post. He brings Gunner into another corner and has Gunner sit down. He stomps on Gunner and chokes him with his foot. The referee counts and Ken doesnt leave. He has to call for the bell. As Gunner is announced the winner, Ken raises Gunners hand with a crazed look on his face. Ken leaves the ring as the referee checks on Gunner. Winner: Gunner
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Eric Young is backstage. He has a full blue suit on with glasses on as he is looking divine! He looks himself in the mirror. He is liking what he is seeing. Just then, Mr. Parks comes out from the side. He introduces himself. Eric starts to talk about dogs. Mr. Parks changes the subject and asks if Eric knows where Chris (Abyss) is. Eric says he only knows that he was last scene messed up with the Immortal group. Parks gives Eric his card and walks away.
MotorCity Machine Guns are in the ring. Chris has a mic as the crowd chants them on. Chris says what is in the past is in the past and now they are looking in the future and the future is Samoa Joe and Magnus. He gives the mic to Alex Shelley. He takes it and says MCMG have been a team for 6 years while Joe and Magnus have been a team for 6 months. They beat the team of Matt and Crimson who would rub baby oil over their body before their matches. MCMG state that they traveled all over the world and beat Beer Money and retired Team 3-D. He says they are not Sharkboy and they are going to take their titles at Lockdown. Just then, Samoas music hits as Joe and Magnus walk to the ring. Magnus has a mic as they are all in the ring. He states that Chris has been part with one of the best teams ever. Coming back from an injury gets Magnus respect. This is about the best tag team on the planet and MCMG are looking at them. The two best teams will face off at Lockdown. Whoever wins will deserve to be TNA Tag Champs. Magnus say they look ready and him and Joe are always ready. If they want to go now, they will! They drop the mic and titles and go to fight but music plays and here comes Hernandez and Anarquia. They walk down the ramp with Anarquia on the mic talking. They said they were tag champs and on the top for 6 months. If they are going to leave them out, they have one thing to say .by this time they are in the ring and go after the others but they are no match Joe and Crimson attack them and then MCMG attack Anarquia as they hit their high flying impactful crossbody neckbreaker finisher. Anarquia rolls out of the ring. MCMG stand in the ring while Joe and Magnus are on the opposite side. They will fight each other this Sunday!
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Christy Hemme is in the ring as she announces this next contest. Music plays and here comes Daniels. As he jogs down the ramp, the crowd boos. He has a very cocky look on his face as he can already predict he will win this match. Music hits and here comes the X-Division Champion, Austin Aries. The crowd cheers as he comes to the ring. He has the title around his waist as he enters the ring.
Daniels vs. Austin Aries in the Best of 3 Series
The bell sounds and they move around the ring. They lock-up and Austin works on the arm of Daniels and then applies a side headlock. Daniels gets out and works on the arm of Austin. Austin rolls out and works on the arm and then applies the side headlock again. Daniels lifts him up and Austin lands on his feet behind Daniels. He applies the headlock again. Daniels whips him into the ropes. Austin spins around and then hits Daniels in the head on both sides to band the ear drums. Daniels backs Austin up in the corner and applies the shoulder blocks. They get out of the ring and Daniels quickly loses his steam as Austin does a arm drag takedown. Austin gets up and taunts as he lays down on the top rope in the corner. Daniels runs to him and Austin gets out of the way. He continues to attack. He gets to the top rope and Daniels runs over to him to make him fall on the corner. Daniels does a huge right hand and Austin falls off the top. Daniels does a hard irish whip and Austin falls after hitting the corner. Daniels continues with a headlock and then a backbreaker hold. Austin hits Daniels in the head with multiple knees and gets out of it. Austin rolls out of the ring. Daniels gets on the apron and does a split legged moonsault and misses as Austin slides in the ring. He runs and does a suicide dive. Austin gets in and gets Daniels up. He rams him into the corner. He gets Daniels down in the middle of the ring and elbows him. He covers but Daniels kicks out. Daniels is put in the corner and Austin runs to him but Daniels jumps up and does a roll-up. He uses the tights and the referee notices.
Austin then counters with a roll-up but he uses the tights too. Both get up and Daniels levels Austin. He runs to the corner and goes to the top for the BME but Austin rolls out. Both get up and Austin puts Daniels in the corner. He runs to him and does a huge dropkick or double knee into the chest/head of Daniels. He brings him out, lifts him up and drops him down on his head. Austin covers and wins! Austin gets his arm raised as he holds his title with the crowd cheering in the background. Winner: Austin Aries
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The steel cage is being set-up in the middle of the ring. As it is, Jeff Hardys music hits. He comes out as the crowd cheers. He gets in the ring with the cage being set-up. Jeff grabs a mic. He thanks the fans for cheering. He says it all started when Kurt Angle cost him the TNA World Title. It will all end inside the steel cage. Kurt will not be able to run or hide. Its only them two. They will make history. They will hurt each other. He says he loves it. He calls out his creatures and they cheer. He drops the mic and lets his music plays. He leaves the ring and interacts with the fans.
A video plays that was filmed last week. It has James Storm in the back with his two country friends behind him. Roode attacked them last week. James says he cant wait to get his hands on Roode. His friends then speak as they cant wait for Storm to attack him. James tells them they should go and get some cold ones.
The camera is in the back with Eric Young as he is gearing up for his wedding. Just then, Sarita and Rosita walk up to Eric. They mention how he will no longer be free after he is married and he wont be able to look around. They try to convince him not to go through with it as they start to loosen their robes. He is hesitant and then knows that he is marrying ODB for sure and leaves quickly. Both say bye.
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The steel cage is finished being built around the ring. The ring is all decked out and with a pastor in the ring behind a podium. Soft music plays as Eric Young comes on stage. He walks down the ramp. He checks out the cage and then walks up the stairs. He has a blue jacket and pants on. He styled his hair and his beard is rocking! He has his stylish glasses on and is ready to make this happen. The wedding music plays for the bride. She doesnt show up though. The music stops and the crowd boos. ODBs music plays and she finally comes out. She raises the flowers and fireworks explode behind her. She walks down the ramp in her camouflage dress. Eric holds down the ropes for her as she enters. After both are in, the door is locked behind them. Eric checks the door as he is curious to see if he could get out safely or not. He moves to the center of the ring. They join hands as the pastor introduces them with their bizarre names. He goes on to state the steel cage is quite symbolic. He says it is their marriage about locked up and sturdy. Before they get to the vows, both prepared a video to show their love for each other. It plays to some love music and different affects on the film. It shows all of the incidents in the past between both of them. They made it a long way. The video was a big hit. After it ends, the crowd chants, ODB, ODB, ODB. The pastor states that both prepared vows for each other and they will read them now. Eric says he will be with ODB always and cherish her, even if she farts. He will also allow ODB to run his feet whenever she wants. He knows she is into that and he cares. He vows to be her tag partner in wrestling and in life. The TNA Knockout Tag Titles are below them. That statement is for now and forever. ODB gives hers now. She promises to not take his last name but will take his ring music. She promises to slap his @ss whenever necessary as he is into that. He promises to give him a buffet of BAM whenever he wants. The crowd chants her name again. The pastor asks if anyone is against them being married, speak not or forever hold your peace. Well, here they come! Sarita and Rosita come on stage as Mexican Americas music plays. They object. They said they tried to show Eric what real women are like. Would they rather be with ODB or the best knockout tag champs ever!
Just then, music plays and Rosita takes off her robe. She shakes her thing. Eric looks on while ODB is getting teary eyed. Sarita then takes off her robe and shows her stuff. ODB cries as Sarita shakes it. ODB says she gets it from what both of them have, but they dont have what she has. She pulls down her dress and shows gives her BAM! Eric looks back and forth. The crowd chants, ODB. Eric turns and joins hands with ODB. Rosita and Sarita cant believe it. Eric says she is perfect for him. He has been dreaming of this since he was a little boy. He knows the secret ingredient to make this a perfect wedding. Just then, he takes off his coat and shirt. He then turns around and takes off his pants! Eric turns around to face ODB and the crowd likes what they see. ODB then tells the pastor to strip down. He doesnt understand and then takes off his coat and shirt. He takes off his pants. Eric says this is perfect. The pastor asks Eric if he takes ODB to be his wife. He says, Abso-freakin-lutely! He asks ODB the same and she says, yeah, BOOM! They are husband and wife and he can kiss the bride. ODB jumps to Eric and they fall on the mat kissing.
Eric Bischoffs team is backstage with Ric Flair. Ric talks to Bully while the others are cheering him on. Ric says it is time to take down Hulk-a-mania. Bully can do it. The team agrees as his match is next.
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Bobby Roode is backstage. He has the suit men behind him again. Roode says he has no problem meeting James Storm tonight. He says it is personal and he doesnt have any problem with that.
The camera shows the ring as Bully Ray is already in the ring. AJ Styles music plays and here comes AJ. He comes out as sparks fly down from above. Garett Bischoff comes behind him along with Anderson and Austin Aries. They meet AJ with hand shakes and fist pounds. AJ goes to the ring.
Bully Ray vs. AJ Styles in the Best of 3 Series
The bell rings and they move around. They get ready and go to lock-up but Ray hides under the ropes. It shows Eric Bischoffs team out at ringside too, along with Eric. AJ and Ray lock-up this time and Ray puts AJ in the corner. He goes to slap AJs chest, but he moves and Ray hits the corner. They go to tie up again and Ray puts AJ in the corner. He goes for another chop but AJ missed. He turns around and punches Ray. Ray looks on at his opposing team. They go to tie up again and AJ applies a side headlock. He works on it but Ray lifts him up and hits a back suplex. Ray gets up and punches AJ right in the head. Ray goes into the ropes and AJ is able to slide away. Ray comes back and AJ hits a huge dropkick. Both get up and AJ goes to closeline Ray over the top rope, but AJ cant. He goes to the apron and Ray does a huge big boot. It knocks AJ down. AJ slowly gets up and Ray pulls him in the ring. He applies a bear hug. AJ tries to get out of it by hitting Ray in the head. He does multiple times. He runs back into the ropes and Ray lifts him up for a huge back body drop. AJ gets up and Ray goes after him but Ray cant attack and falls right down on the mat. Both slowly get up and AJ hits Ray in the head. Ray fights back but AJ continues with punches and closelines. Ray goes into the corner and AJ runs and jumps to smash him. He climbs it and goes for the tornado DDT but Ray pushes him away. AJ comes to him but he lifts him up and smashes him down. He covers but AJ kicks out. Ray climbs the corner. AJ gets up and climbs too. He does a hurricanrona from the top. He covers Ray but he kicks out!!
Ray tells AJ to back up. AJ stands there while team Eric pulls AJs leg and he falls on his face. Team Eric and Team Garett fight at ringside from that. AJ and Ray get up and Ray hits the pele. He covers and the referee finally notices. He covers but Ray kicks out. AJ gets up and goes a baseball slide to the opposing team. As he does, Ray pulls out a chain that he had on him. AJ gets on the apron. He jumps on the ropes and flies. He goes to closeline Ray but Ray punches him with the chain. He then throws it on the floor. He covers AJ and gets the win. Eric and his team celebrate. Winner: Bully Ray
Just then, Hulk Hogans music plays. He comes out and the crowd roars. Hogan gets on the stage and has a mic. He says the match at Lockdown will no longer be a 4 on 4 but a 5 on 5 now. He gives Eric 3 minutes to come up with another person. Eric is panicking as he says that is not enough time.
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Impact Wrestling comes back and Hogan is in the ring. He tells Eric that the time is up. Ric wants to attack Hogan. He wants to get in there and attack him. Eric tells Ric that he knows Flair can take Hogan out. He knows Ray, Gunner, and the others can take him out, but he asks Ric to let him (Eric) be the 5th man so he can watch Garetts body crumble in the ring at Lockdown. Hogan says that is predictable Eric. Hogan states that he is taking his GM spot very seriously. He says he accidentally told Garett about him changing the match to 5 on 5. Garett got a little extra time and he picked him. He does the signal for R-V-D! Music plays and here comes The Whole Fn Show! Rob Van Dam comes out ons tags and down the ramp as the crowd cheers. Eric and his team are quite nervous now. They look on while Garett smiles.
A video plays hyping up the Bobby Roode vs. James Storm match at Lockdown. This is just another video in the great series of videos promoting the match. It has James Storm speaking about Roode. He states that he carried Roode to the titles and made him who he was. It has Roode speak after and says he has accomplished more without James than with him. There is nothing he wont do to keep that title with him. Roode is not going to hold back. At Lockdown, it is over. James Storm says it has been 10 years to build a company. 4 years to build a friendship. It was only one bottle to end it all. In three days, the the talking is over.
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The show returns and Mike Tenay and Taz run down the card for Lockdown, which will air this Sunday! To find out the full line-up of TNAs Lockdown, check right here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com this weekend!
Gail Kims music plays and she comes out with the TNA Knockout Title over her shoulder. Madison Rayne is at her side with the crowd on her head. After they are in the ring, Mickie James comes out. The crowd cheers. After she gets in the ring, Velvet Sky makes her way out. The crowd cheers again. No pigeons are let out tonight!
Gail Kim and Madison Rayne vs. Mickie James and Velvet Sky
Rayne and Mickie start the match. The crowd chants, Mickie while Madison waves like a queen. They lock-up and Madison grabs Mickies arm, but she does a cartwheel to get out of it. She hits Rayne, but Rayne comes back and knocks Mickie right down. Rayne tags Gail in. She enters and Mickie drops Gail right down on the mat and Mickie pops up. She tags Sky while Gail gets up and tags Rayne. They fight as Sky is whipped into the ropes and then kicks Rayne right in the chest as she was bending over. As the referee goes over to Mickie, Gail enters and knocks Sky down. Madison continues the assault and then tags Gail. Mickie is tagged in too. Gail gets in and attacks Mickie. Mickie is whipped into the corner as Gail and Rayne both work on her. Gail is whipped into Mickie but Mickie moves and Gail goes right into the corner. Mickie slowly comes to and tags Sky. Gail is up and sets back. Sky attacks Gail. As she does, Rayne gets in to stop the cover that she has on Gail. Sky gets up and DDTs Rayne. Gail rolls out and grabs her title to leave but Mickie grabs her and rolls her in. Mickie hits Gail with the In Yo Face and gets the win. That ending becomes the Direct Impact of the Night. Winners: Velvet Sky and Mickie James
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James Storms music plays. He comes on stage as the crowd pops. He has a suit jacket, a different style, but still has his sunglasses. He walks up the steps and gets in the ring. He grabs a mic. Bobby Roodes music hits and here comes the TNA World Champion. He gets on stage with the suit men behind him. He slowly walks down the ramp. The crowd boos him as he gets in the ring with the TNA World Title over his shoulder. He has the style of the suit he always wears.
James talks and brings back a time where they both traveled together. He tells a story of when they where going to Japan and mentioned about challenging for the TNA World Title. They both laughed then because they thought it wouldnt happen. James brings up their success as a tag team and footage is shown then being a team. Roode gets on the mic and says he is not going to forget about Beer Money. He says it was one of the best times in his career and in his life. There is another proud moment in his life though. It was just last year. It was when they put their tag team aspirations to the side and both were entered in the Bound for Glory Tournament. They were in the Final Four. Footage shows the matches back then. Roode says he went on and defeated the man that defeated James. He went on to wrestle at Bound for Glory for the title while James sat in the back and didnt do anything. James said he remembers doing something. He says he was sitting there, drinking beer, watching the monitor and seen Roode lose. He then beat the man who beat Roode in a record time. Roode says he actually does remember that as James title reign was so short. James remembers it like it was yesterday as he beat James for the title. He became the It factor of professional wrestling and the voice of the selfish generation. James says he is glad he brought that up as that was the night Roode hit James with the beer bottle. That was the point where he destroyed Beer Money and the friendship. Roode yells and says there wasnt any friendship. 10 years ago, they hated each there. The only reason why Beer Money was successful was because of each others passion. They hate each other and James knows it. James supported his family off of Roodes talent and James is jealous of it.
James says family and friends still mean something where he comes from. He starts to yell. He doesnt sell out for money. He does this for his family and for all of the fans. He says his super kick leg is getting tired of going back down memory lane. In 3 days, they will face each other inside a Steel Cage and it will be in James hometown and his family and friends. Roode doesnt care about his hillbilly wife and redneck kids. Both take off their coats as each get heated up. James says Roode will need a miracle to walk out of the cage. Roode brings up James famous quote and says he will need all the luck he can get to beat him as he will have to do it for his dead brothers and dead father. Both drop their mics and get right in the face of each other. Both are nose to nose as the show fades.
4/9 RAW Breakdown: Cena vs. Otunga, Three Stooges Posted by Steve Carrier on 04/11/2012 at 08:20 PM
- As noted before, Monday's RAW Supershow from Washington, DC drew a 3.10 rating with 4.29 million viewers. RAW this week was third for the night on cable. This week's show was down 21% from the 5.46 million viewers of the week after WrestleMania in 2011. That says a lot because last year there was no big bombshell along the lines of Brock Lesnar's return.
In the segment breakdown, Santino Marella & Brodus Clay vs. Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger lost 99,000 viewers from the opener. A backstage segment with John Laurinaitis, The Miz and John Cena plus Santino looking for The Three Stooges and R-Truth vs. Cody Rhodes gained 255,000 viewers. Lord Tensai vs. Yoshi Tatsu lost 415,000 viewers.
The segment between CM Punk and Chris Jericho at 10pm gained 379,000 viewers for a 3.19 quarter rating. Punk vs. Mark Henry and the post-match angle with Chris Jericho giving a beer bath to Punk as well as the Alberto Del Rio vs. Zack Ryder lost 169,000 viewers. The segment with The Three Stooges lost 240,000 viewers and was the low point of the show at a 2.90 quarter rating.
The backstage interview with Brock Lesnar gained 423,000 viewers. The main event with John Cena vs. David Otunga and the Lesnar run-in gained 301,000 viewers. This is considered a weak overrun rating at a 3.42.
- Earlier reports suggested The Undertaker will work several more WrestleMania events as long as he is able to but another source expects him to work just next year's show in New Jersey. Taker's left shoulder was in bad shape and he was banged up when the Hell in a Cell match with Triple H was over at WrestleMania 28. However, reports were that he came out of Hell in a Cell less injured than he came out of the WrestleMania 27 match.
Regarding Triple H's status, he will wrestle sparingly from here on out as office work is taking a priority. The belief is that he will still do some matches from time to time
NXT on hulu.com Taped 4/10/12 in Hampton, Virginia.
Before the match, Watson complained about Maxine's presence, and Regal stood up from the announce table and instructed her to stay away from the ring. Maxine joined Matthews and Regal on commentary.
1. Percy Watson vs. Johnny Curtis (w/ Maxine). Watson quickly took control and hit a flurry of arm drags and dropkicks. Watson hit a leg drop for a two count. Maxine began to flirt with Regal at ringside. Regal ended up taking his headset off and speaking with Maxine.
Watson became distracted, and Curtis knocked him to the floor as the show went to break [C]
Back from the break, Curtis continued to work over Watson as Regal spoke about a problem with Matt Striker. Curtis began to target Watson's arm and hit a leg drop on Watson's arm from the second rope.
Curtis went for the spot again but Watson punched him repeatedly and hit an arm drag. Watson ran through his offense again as Regal left with Maxine. Watson became distracted again and Curtis rolled him up for the three count
Johnny Curtis defeated Percy Watson in 8:44.
Maxine ran into Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks backstage. They asked if she lived up to her end of the bargain and Maxine asked where Striker is located. They said they would tell her as soon as they made sure she lived up to her end of the bargain.
Reks and Hawkins left as Kaitlyn and Derrick Bateman showed up. Maxine turned on the waterworks in order to try and get him to help, and he and Kaitlyn decided to assuage their boredom by getting involved [C]
Ryan's Rant: That match was ok. There were some fun spots, but the story was obviously focused on Maxine and the Striker saga rather than the match's participants and the action in the ring. The stories on NXT continue to be silly, but the participants are so committed to the silliness that it is at least entertaining.
Tamina was shown walking backstage when she ran into Titus O'Neill. O'Neill tried to get back into her good graces with a coconut tree, and Tamina was quickly back to liking him. Darren Young walked up and he was obviously upset with O'Neill's actions. When Tamina left, O'Neill revealed that he wasn't even interested in Tamina, but he just wanted to prove that he was better than Young
Elsewhere, Bateman and Kaitlyn discussed the good old days before they stumbled upon Striker's holding chambers. Striker freaked out for a bit until he realized he was being saved. Striker was holding Hawkins' cane and he refused to go see a doctor [C]
Ryan's Rant: I haven't enjoyed the Tamina act since they tried making her more like her father and being completely void of intelligence. She's just no longer a convincing character. Decent work by the rest of the people in this segment, but NXT tends to try and cram too many angles into one short segment.
The Raw Rebound focused on the progressions in the Lesnar/Cena feud
Hawkins and Reks were arguing backstage until regal approached them and apologized. He ran through all of the regal-isms he used against them in the weeks prior before asking where Striker was. Regal warned them that if anything happened to Striker, there would be severe consequences. Hawkins and Res were mortified to discover Striker had escaped. Maxine and Curtis showed up to gloat about the tables being turned [C]
A video package covering the Tyson Kidd vs. Michael McGillicutty feud aired
2. Michael McGillicutty vs. Tyson Kidd. Kidd took control early and kept McGillicutty on the floor, but Kidd flew and McGillicutty caught Kidd in the ring apron before the show went to commercial... [C]
Back from the break, McGillicutty remained in control. Kidd had several hope spots, but McGillicutty managed to maintain his momentum throughout the majority of the match.
Kidd eventually, Kidd caught McGillicutty with a series of kicks and attempted to lock in the Sharpshooter. McGillicutty kicked him off, but Kidd came back with a flying neckbreaker form the top rope for a near fall. Kidd went for a springboard maneuver but McGillicutty dropkicked him out of the air.
McGillicutty went for the McGillicutter but Kidd reversed it into a roll-up. McGillicutty kicked out and nailed Kidd with a Saito suplex. McGillicutty locked in the Sharpshooter on Kidd. Kidd made the ropes.
McGillicutty went for the Fishermen's Suplex but Kidd wrapped McGillicutty up in what looked to be a cross between a Sharpshooter and an armbar; very innovative submission hold that led to the tap out from McGillicutty.
- The return of Brock Lesnar to WWE has people wondering if it will help the career of Michael McGillicutty as Lesnar and McGillicutty's father Curt Hennig were very close friends. As of last week there hadn't been any discussion about pushing McGillicutty but it's said that Lesnar's clout can't hurt McGillicutty's standing with the company.
On a related note, McGillicutty worked his NXT match last night against Tyson Kidd with a case of food poisoning. The match received rave reviews from people backstage including "Road Dogg" BG James. Kidd vs. McGillicutty will air today on NXT.
This Week's WWE Raw Rating Is In Posted by Andy Steven on 04/10/2012 at 06:34 PM
Following the return of Brock Lesnar, this past Mondays edition of WWE Raw scored a 3.1 cable rating. This is down from last week's 3.43 rating. The show did 4.29 million viewers, down from 5.01 million last week.
Scott Steiner Continues Trashing TNA Executives Posted by Steve Carrier on 04/11/2012 at 01:18 PM
Scott Steiner, who parted ways with TNA Wrestling two weeks ago, has continued to fire off messages on his Twitter account trashing his former employer's brain trust, particularly Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff and Bruce Prichard. He says TNA is sinking under their watch and their tactics have instilled fear among employees. "Big Poppa Pump" also sounds off on TNA not acknowledging the ratings success of Indian based promotion Ring Ka King, the Abyss brother storyline, Garett Bischoff, cutting costs in catering and more. Steiner says:
With all the media coverage via U tube,http://GQ.com and the 40 billboards of me thruout India covering Ring ka King
Isnt it strange that Tna mentiond very little about it thats bcuz Pritchard hogan n bitchoff
Were pissd bcuz it did so well drawing 14 mill viewers n they had nothin to do with it
U couldnt talk about it at the office or tweet about it.THINK ABOUT THAT! We went to India for Tna but Tna did very lil coverage of it
Bcuz these idiots were pissed they had nothing to do with the success of it..so they tried to bury the ppl who went over there
They tried to bury me they imediately startd beating morgan,they couldnt bury Magnus bcuz
They had sent him home when they first came in,so they startd using him bcuz nxt trip to India
They'll say he cant go ..Magnus is 25 yrs he can talk,wrestle and he looks great why would they send him home for about a year
Oh,yeah bcuz Garrett is 28 yrs has had less than 10 matches has great sideburns cant throw a clothline
And is the future of wrestling f***! But the guy they r burying the worst is abyss.f***ing why!
They made him take off his mask cut his hair n walk around sayin he is abyss's brother
Which makes everybody look stupid,like we dont know what abyss looks like,what he never took off his mask
Why...abyss has bn there from the begining n is a nice guy...but they just f*** with everybody bcuz they r assholes
As soon as these assholes took over they built up a barrier where u could no longer talk to dixie u had to talk Bruce
We all thought pritchard is a prick n didnt want to talk to him.but those who tried to contact dixie either got ignored or reprimended
Not sure how pritchard hogan n bitchoff convinced dixie to turn her back on the ppl who built up Tna
And listen to the 3 jackoffs that are sinking Tna..wrestling has always bn about ratings ratings ratings
Ratings are like a scoreboard,there isnt one coach that looks at the scoreboard at the end of the game
And wonders who won..and since these guys came to tna the ratings suckd and still do !!!!!!
So was is it so hard to figure out who is the problem
Since they came in ratings are down but costs are up,so to cuts cost in other areas to pay for these worthless ratings killers
They cut the money for catering and we startd using paper plates n plastic.f***ing crazy!!!!
Pritchard hogan n bitchoffs tactics were to make everyboby job scared by fn with everybody and turnd tna into a zoo a circus
And just like every good circus u have clowns n midgets ......:..
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Preview Thursday's Impact Wrestling on SpikeTV
Preview Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c. If you can't watch it Thursday, make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don't miss any of the action.
- The broadcast will feature the final countdown to the Lockdown Pay-Per-View event
- World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode and challenger "Cowboy" James Storm will have one last face-to-face before their main event match at Lockdown
- Eric Young and ODB get married on Thursday's broadcast in the first-ever Steel Cage Wedding
- Who will Eric Bischoff and Garett Bischoff pick for their Lethal Lockdown teams? Find out Thursday night! We also understand that members from Eric and Garett's team will battle in a Best of 3 Series with the winning team getting the man advantage going into Lethal Lockdown.
- We'll hear from the Motorcity Machine Guns, who challenge for the World Tag team Championship at Lockdown
- In Knockouts Tag Team action, champion Gail Kim and Madison Rayne battle Velvet Sky and Mickie James
All this and much more on Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV
Austin
Aries Becomes The Longest Reigning TNA Champion In History
April 10, 2012 is Austin
Aries 213th day as TNA X Division Champion. That makes him the longest reigning
TNA Champion of all-time. The previous record holders, Beer Money (former TNA
Tag Team Champions), held the gold for 212 days from January 9, 2011 to August
9, 2011.
Scott Hall Arrested For Domestic Battery Posted by Steve Carrier on 04/10/2012 at 04:19 PM
Scott Hall was arrested last Friday in Florida following a domestic disturbance with his girlfriend, reports TMZ.com.
According to an arrest report obtained by the website, Hall allegedly choked out his girlfriend in a drunken fit of rage. Hall's girlfriend Lisa Howell says he had been drinking "for days" when they got into an argument Friday evening.
Howell says she got into her car to drive away from the residence, and in a blind rage, Hall grabbed her by the throat and tried to pull her out of the driver's seat. When confronted by police, Hall appeared heavily intoxicated with an "unknown white secretion flowing from both sides of his mouth." He denied getting violent.
Police observed several signs of physical injury on Howell, including red marks around her neck, so Hall was placed under arrest for domestic battery. His arrest required two sets of handcuffs due to his large stature.
Hall could not be immediately booked in jail because he was too intoxicated. He was taken to a nearby hospital to receive medical clearance before he was booked in Seminole County's John E. Polk Correctional Facility.
Howell has refused to press charges against Hall. TMZ says it's unclear if the case will move forward in court.
Scott Hall Arrested Again in Florida Last Week Posted by Steve Carrier on 04/10/2012 at 12:23 PM
- Scott Hall was arrested again in Seminole County, Florida back on April 6th at 9:31pm by deputies from the Seminole County Sheriff's office. FloridaArrests.com does not list what Hall was arrested for.
This is the same area that Hall was arrested in back in the summer of 2011.
The last we heard on Hall was that he had been admitted back into rehab a few weeks ago. Apparently Hall was let out as the arrest happened just last Friday night.
- One-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Epico wrote the following on Twitter last night about being left off RAW:
"Well, the tag team champs were left off #Raw for another week...... But this time we're not gonna cry.... We're just gonna take matters into our own hands..."
Cena Bloodied Posted by Steve Carrier on 04/09/2012 at 10:46 PM
- During the opening segment of WWE Raw tonight, John Cenas mouth was bloodied during the melee. Jerry Lawler said on commentary that Cena lost a few teeth. A close-up of Cenas bloody face was shown as the segment concluded.
CM Punk Too Small To Face Lesnar? Posted by Andy Steven on 04/09/2012 at 04:13 PM
CM Punk has been mentioned as a potential opponent for Brock Lesnar but there is concern among WWE officials as to whether it would be an equal match-up due to their difference in size. Lesnar is seen as a beast whereas Punk is considered relatively skinny for a top level WWE Superstar. Furthermore, management wants Lesnars programs to be box office bonanzas and Punk is seen at best fifth in the pecking order, behind The Rock, John Cena, Triple H and Undertaker. There is also concern over Punks appearance backstage; he has been described as walking around looking like he just walked out of a car accident. Officials notice this as he often walks around backstage with a heat pack or an ice pack in tow and generally looks beaten and battered.
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