Justin Credible Removed From Extreme Reunion Event Posted by Andy Steven on 04/29/2012 at 03:07 AM
Justin Credible was removed from the Extreme Reunion show. Credible was advertised to wrestle Jerry Lynn, with Devon "Crowbar" Storm being added to the match as a surprise, reports PWInsider.
There were concerns regarding Credible's condition backstage over the course of the show. Sources claim at one point, he was "slumped over, passed out asleep" in a chair. He was asked to leave the building and was removed from the show.
After leaving the building, Credible returned and pleaded his case to the promoters, asking to be placed back on the show, however he was turned down. He came out and walked around in the crowd late in the show then was walked to the back and left the venue.
Update On Sabu Being Rushed Into Hospital; More Posted by Andy Steven on 04/29/2012 at 03:08 AM
As previously reported, TMZ are claiming that Sabu had an allergic reaction to a medication which caused him to be rushed to the hospital.
Sabu did not appear at the Reunion Fanfest early in the day which he was scheduled to attend according to PWInsider. Sabu at the time was was last seen the night before hanging with a number of wrestlers. Justin Credible tweeted a photo of an unconscious Sabu the night before, which was apparently for a joke. By the time Shane Douglas and several other Reunion officials went to check up on Sabu, he was already being transported by EMTs.
His current condition remains unknown, however he is in ICU at Aria Frankford Hospital. Tweets and Facebook comments stating he is dead are completely false.
TMZ Reports That Sabu Had Allergic Reaction Posted by Steve Carrier on 04/28/2012 at 11:02 PM
- TMZ has picked up on the story of ECW Original Sabu being rushed to the hospital before today's Extreme Reunion event in Philadelphia, PA. They say Sabu had an allergic reaction to medication. Here is their report:
"Sabu -- a hardcore wrestling icon -- was rushed to the hospital before a scheduled event tonight in Pennsylvania ... TMZ has learned.
Cops in Travose, PA tell TMZ they were dispatched to a hotel for a medical emergency, but wouldn't elaborate. The manager at the hotel where Sabu was staying tells TMZ the staff there felt the wrestler was intoxicated when paramedics were called.
A source close to Sabu tells TMZ he had been MIA all day and promoters for an ECW reunion event he was scheduled to appear at could not get in touch with him.
According to our source, Sabu had an allergic reaction to a medication he had been taking."
- It appears that Edge is going to let his contract with WWE expire on Monday. The 2012 WWE Hall of Famer was reportedly offered a new deal to remain exclusive to the company and didn't sign it. As noted earlier, he will be appearing at the Resistance Pro Wrestling show on May 11th in Chicago.
Former WWE Wrestler Sabu Rushed to the Hospital Posted by Steve Carrier on 04/28/2012 at 09:25 PM
According to reports, Sabu was unable to report at the site of the Extreme Reunion event in Philadelphia tonight.
Earlier this afternoon, Sabu was found in "bad shape" in his hotel room. A 911 called was placed and Sabu was rushed to the hospital in Philly. He is still hospitalized as of this writing.
Sabu was scheduled to work Shane Douglas in the main event. No decision has been made yet as to how to publicly address it to the live crowd.
As seen on Monday's RAW, John Cena had his familiar chain with him when he came out for the contract signing with Brock Lesnar. WWE's website has a new article up looking at Edge's pep talk to Cena and they wonder if Cena will bring back the "thug" to defeat Lesnar at Extreme Rules. They wrote:
"Maybe a stern message from The Master Manipulator was what Cena needed all along. On Sunday night at Extreme Rules, will Cena heed Edge's call and unleash ruthless aggression to shock Lesnar? Or is he just going to wind up the first victim in Brock's fearsome quest to take over WWE?"
TMZ reports that Buff Bagwell is still hospitalized but breathing and eating on his own after the bad car accident on Monday. Bagwell was hooked up to breathing tubes while emergency room doctors worked on major injuries to his face and spine. The breathing tube was removed on Wednesday and Buff is now talking and eating solid foods. Some of Buff's WCW co-workers like Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner have contacted him while in the hospital.
The poster for the June 17 WWE No Way Out PPV has been released. The poster features Daniel Bryan tied to a railroad track by AJ as a train is bearing down on him. The concept of the photo is pretty cool. You can see the poster at this link.
WWE Developmental Promotion FCW Moving To Orlando Posted by Andy Steven on 04/26/2012 at 11:27 PM
WWE developmental promotion Florida Championship Wrestling will be moving their TV Tapings to Full Sail University near Orlando, FL on Thursday May 17, according to PWInsider.
The exclusive deal WWE has signed with the facility insures them they will be the wrestling promotion that can run in the building.
WWE have been planning and discussing to move the FCW tapings there since they ran a very quiet pilot taping several months ago. The company have booked dates in the venue through September currently.
The FCW Arena in Tampa will still be used by WWE developmental regularly and they will also continue to use it for television tapings.
* Daniel Bryan opens the show and is interrupted by Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio talks about winning the World Heavyweight Title after Extreme Rules until Big Show interrupts and cleans house. Show chokeslams Ricardo Rodriguez.
* Alberto Del Rio beat Big Show in a non-title match when Cody Rhodes interfered.
* Damien Sandow vignette aired on the big screen.
* WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella beat Alicia Fox.
* Darren Young and Titus ONeil beat Ezekiel Jackson and Yoshi Tatsu.
* Michael Cole conducts his exclusive interview with Randy Orton. Orton talks about what he will do to Kane at Extreme Rules. Jinder Mahal interrupted and Orton left him laying after a RKO.
* Antonio Cesaro has a tryout match arranged from John Laurinaitis. He defeats Tyson Kidd in a solid match.
* The Great Khali beat Cody Rhodes.
* Ryback squashed local wrestler Jacob Kay.
* Brock Lesnar promo aired.
* They recapped the AJ vs. Natalya match from last week.
Daniel Bryan Says TNA Reached Out To Him After WWE Fired Bryan In 2010
WWE Star Daniel Bryan recently revealed that after he was released by WWE back in 2010, he had informal talks with people in TNA. Bryan also noted in an interview with Arda Ocal for the Baltimore Sun that at the time of his release that he wasn't concerned financially because he had options to make more money compared to NXT/Nexus pay:
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WWE apologized and said they had sponsors they had to deal with and whatnot. And I said don't worry about me, I'm probably going to make more money this year than I did the last year when I was on NXT. I had people from Japan calling me, I had TNA people talking to me, not directly, but through other people. It was just a fascinating time for me in my career.
According to PWTorch, the 4/26 edition of Impact Wrestling did a 1.00 rating with 1,453,000 viewers. The repeat of last week's show did a 0.39 rating with 509,000 viewers.
On cable TV Thursday night, Impact Wrestling ranked #28 in overall viewers, #16 among males 18-34, and #11 among males 18-49 against NFL Draft coverage on two cable networks, History Channel programming, and sitcom repeats. Impact Wrestling's m18-34 & m18-49 ranks were slightly above the 2012 average.
In the demographic ratings, Impact Wrestling was essentially even with the previous two weeks in key male demos and adult demos. Impact Wrestling continues to struggle among teen male viewers, scoring slightly below the previous two weeks to tie with the March 29 show for the lowest m12-17 rating of the year.
SpikeTV's Impact Wrestling Moving To 8pm On Thursdays Starting May 31
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SPIKE TVS IMPACT WRESTLING MOVING TO 8:00PM ET/PT ON THURSDAYS BEGINNING MAY 31
Spike TVs highly-rated two-hour weekly series, TNAs IMPACT Wrestling is moving to a new timeslot. On Thursday, May 31 IMPACT Wrestling will air at 8:00pm ET/PT, moving from its previous timeslot of 9:00pm ET/PT. The shift to 8:00pm is predicated on the fact that there are more available viewers in the 8:00-10:00pm timeslot with less sports competition in the 8pm hour.
TNAs flagship series, IMPACT Wrestling, airs weekly on Spike TV and is one of the networks top-rated series. The show is must-see-tv with young men and currently ranks among the top series on cable on Thursdays with Men 18-34.
The TNA roster features many of the top names in wrestling including Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Booby Roode, Sting, James Storm, Rob Van Dam, and the lovely and lethal Knockouts.
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Breaking News: Rey Mysterio Suspended For 60 Days Posted by Andy Steven on 04/26/2012 at 01:12 PM
The following is from WWE.com:
STAMFORD, Conn. In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Oscar Gutierrez (Rey Mysterio) for 60 days effective Thursday, April 26 for his second violation of the company's policy.
While it may appear that The Miz has lost his spot on the WWE roster, sources report that there is almost no chance at all that he will be released any time soon.
Lord Tensai's Finisher Change Posted by Steve Carrier on 04/26/2012 at 08:49 AM
- The claw slam that Lord Tensai uses has been modified slightly for safety precautions. The hold now comes from the standing position, giving the opponent the ability to land back-first. The original way of starting from Tensai's knee caused the point of impact to be on the back of his opponent's head.
The referee stoppages that they were doing in Tensai matches look to be done.
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As seen on Monday's RAW, John Cena had his familiar chain with him when he came out for the contract signing with Brock Lesnar. WWE's website has a new article up looking at Edge's pep talk to Cena and they wonder if Cena will bring back the "thug" to defeat Lesnar at Extreme Rules. They wrote: 
