Earlier today, former WWE & TNA wrestler Devon posted a new photo of him and his sons after their workout. Devon, who recently left TNA wrestling, is wearing a WWE t-shirt in the photo with the following caption.
The dudley boys @3DTnT and testify devon at the gym this morning getting our working on. @3DTnT getting ready
Before RAW beings with a highlight package of last weeks confrontation between Jerry Lawler and WWE Champion CM Punk. The brutal cage match from last week is shown with CM Punk getting the win by decimating Jerry Lawler to the point where John Cena could not stand anymore and decided to come out and make the save. CM Punk and John Cena have a stare down after CM Punk slides out of the ring and John Cena comes in to check up on Jerry Lawler
Michael Cole welcomes us to tonights edition of RAW without Jerry Lawler. Backstage a brawl between Lawler and Punk is taking place.
The opening for Monday Night RAW is shown
Sheamus makes his way to the ring. Sheamus begins to cut a promo on Alberto Del Rio but is interrupted by CM Punk. Punk stays on the stage and soaks in the crowd response from his hometown. Punk says that Lawler attacked him from behind and got what he deserved Chicago Style. Punk asks the crowd if he turned his back on them and they respond No Punk talks about respect and how it is John Cena who has turned his back on the WWE Universe. Sheamus interrupts with a Fella and talks how about CM Punk is like The Rock for disrespecting the champion and not even being in the ring with him. Punk calls Sheamus the 2nd Best in the World since he is the World Champion.
RAW General Manager AJ Lee comes out and signs CM Punk vs Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio vs John Cena. AJ bounces around the ring and we see Randy Orton walking in the back. Randy Orton vs Dolph Ziggler is up next
(Commercial)
We are back from commercial break and Dolph Ziggler is making his entrance. A recap of their match on Smackdown is shown. Randy Orton walks down to the ring and we have our first match for tonight
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler The beginning of the match goes back and forth between Orton and Ziggler until Orton gets Ziggler on the mat and executes his signature stomps. Orton uses the robes and bounces Ziggler off the for an impressive suplex. Orton tosses Ziggler out of the ring and smashes The Show Off into the barricade twice and then clotheslines him.
(Commercial)
We are back and Orton is still in control. Orton launches Ziggler into the air and then takes him over to the turnbuckle for the 10 punch. Ziggler finally finds his groove and hits Orton with a neckbreaker before taking him to the outside and smashing him into the barriade for a little payback. Ziggler rolls Orton back into the ring for a 2 Count. Ziggler locks into a grounded headlock as the crowd chants for Orton. Ziggler bridges the headlock and rolls back over to the seated position. Orton gets back to his feet but is nailed with a knee to the midsection. Ziggler and Orton trade punches and Ziggler hits Orton with a flying clothesline. Ziggler goes to the top but Orton catches him. Orton nails a superplex and rolls over Ziggler for a 2 count. Orton nails the powerslam before setting Ziggler up for the Viper DDT, Ziggler avoids it buts gets caught with Ortons backbreaker. Ziggler runs at Orton and hits a jumping DDT on Orton for the 2 Count. Orton finally hits the Viper DDT and begins to pound the mat. Orton tries for the RKO but Ziggler rolls Orton up for the 3 count with a handfull of tights.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
Intercontinental Champion The Miz makes his way down to the ring and joins Michael Cole on commentary.
We are back and Cole tells us that Jerry Lawler is getting checked out by medical professionals
We join Daniel Bryan and Kane in anger management classes. The class members show their anger collages. Daniel Bryans says Yes and No on it. Kanes collage is blank and he throws it in the trash, which catches on fire soon afterwards. Daniel calls Kane the teachers pet.
Sin Cara is walking backstage and is joined by Rey Mysterio. Los Luchas are in tag team action next!
(Commercial)
A promo for Saturday Morning Slam is shown
Rey Mysterios music hits and he makes his way to the ring after talking to the youngsters. Sin Cara comes out and joins his tag team partner in the ring. Their opponents are Tensai and Cody Rhodes
Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara vs. Tensai w/Sakamoto and Cody Rhodes Cody Rhodes and Sin Cara start things off. Sin Cara hits Cody with a handstand back elbow and we go to commercial break.
Back from the break Tensai is dominating Sin Cara and tags in Cody Rhodes. Cody locks in a surfboard before Sin Cara reverses for a two count. Cody tries to go for the mask and fails so he tags in Tensai. Tensai puts Sin Cara in a nerve hold. Sin Cara breaks free and Cody tags himself him. Sin Cara makes his way to the corner and tags Mysterio who hits a hurricana and a sitting Senton from the top ropes on Rhodes. Tensai comes into the ring and gets hit with a 619. Sin Cara hits Tensai with a springboard dropkick from the top rope. Cody is hit with a 619 and Sin Cara nails Swanton Bomb on Rhodes for the 3-Count
Winner: Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio
Back in Anger Management, they are doing the classic trust exercise. Bryan falls into Kanes arms. They both now have to catch Harold and dont do it. They seem to understand each other now.
UPDATE: Jerry Lawler will not be returning tonight so The Miz is Michael Coles broadcast partner for the rest of the night.
Sheamus approaches the ring with CM Punk following soon afterwards in his street clothes. CM Punk takes a mic and says that he will not wrestle Sheamus because it is Labor Day.
CM Punk leaves the arena as AJ Lee tries to confront him saying that he is taking personal day. Matt Striker tries to interview AJ but she cant remember who he is. She tells him to tell Sheamus to stay in the ring while she goes to find him an opponent.
(Commercial)
Alberto Del Rio is making his entrance but he is not the opponent that AJ found him.
Jack Swagger makes his entrance and we have our match as Del Rio joins the commentary team.
Sheamus vs. Jack Swagger Sheamus hits Swagger with a shoulder block before going to the top and hitting another shoulder block. Jack Swagger clips Sheamuss leg and covers for the 2 count. Sheamus hits Swagger clothesline. Swagger is able to bounce back and hit the Swagger bomb as the crown chants boring. Sheamus quickly get back into it and locks in the Texas Cloverleaf and Swagger taps out.
Winner: Sheamus
Alberto del Rio jumps into the ring for the sneak attack and a brawl breaks out. Sheamus hits Del Rio with White Noise on Del Rio and a Brouge Kick on Ricardo. Sheamus and Del Rio have a staredown. Ricardo is out cold.
John Cena vs Alberto del Rio is hyped for later tonight
(Commercial)
A recap is shown of Sheamus attack on Del Rio and Ricardo.
It is time for Divas action and Eve makes her way to the ring to face Kaitlyn
A recap of the Divas Battle Royal is shown. Layla is on commentary
Eve vs. Kaitlyn Kaitlyn hits Eve with a crossbody and a hip toss. Eve tackles Kaitlyn and we have a classic cat fight. Eve hits Kaitlyn with a drop toe hold as The Miz and Layla picker on commentary. Eve locks Kaitlyn in a headlock and after a knee to the rips Eve nails Kaitlyn with a neckbreaker for the win.
Winner: Eve
Eve shakes Kaitlyns hand and then goes over to Layla. Layla shakes Eves hand.
Jack Swagger is backstage and tells AJ that he is taking some time off because he knows he is better than what he has become.
(Commercial)
At Anger Management class Daniel Bryan says that he will offer Kane a rematch from Summerslam. Kane agrees to not eviscerate Daniel. Daniel takes exception and yell at each other as everyone leaves. The anger management counselor screams at them and leaves the room.
The crowd is giving the option of what to do with Daniel Bryan and Kane. They can either face each other, become a team, or hug it out.
Matt Striker tries to get a word with Ricardo but David Otunga comes out and says that his client will no speak.
(Commercial)
WWE acknowledges that The Rock took down some burglars on the set of Fast 6.
Jinder Mahal is in the ring and he will face Ryback
Ryback vs. Jinder Mahal A Goldberg chant breaks out as they lock up. Jinder hits Ryback with several knees back quickly swaps Jinder to the mat. Jinder hits Ryback with a shoulder tackle from the top but Ryback quickly comes back with a back body drop. Ryback hits a powerbomb, the Feed Me Clothesline, and The Marching Samoan Drop for the win.
Winner: Ryback
Ryback gets the Chicago crowd to chant Feed Me More as Michael Cole and The Miz talk about the WWE App. We will find out what Daniel Bryan and Kane will do next.
A Night of Champions promo is shown
(Commercial)
Michael Cole talks about the Night of Champions theme.
Matt Striker knocks on AJ Lees door. AJ says that Alberto del Rio vs John Cena is now Falls Count Anywhere.
Daniel Bryan makes his entrance and tries not to let the crowd get to him. Hellfire erupts and Kane comes down to the ring to meet Daniel Bryan.
A recap of Kane vs Alberto Del Rio on Smackdown is shown.
Michael Cole says that Kane has been fined for his assault on Josh Matthews.
Kane and Daniel Bryan must now go all Joey and Chandler and Hug It Out
The crowd chants Hug It Out while they both refuse. Daniel Bryan finally does but Kane doesnt hug him back at first. They must both hug each other at the same time. They finally both hug each other. Daniel Bryan shakes Kanes hand but they are both soon fighting once again. Kane hits a big boot and a throat thrust on the outside. Kane throws Daniel into the barricades before getting a chair. Kane hits Daniel with a chair and then chokeslams him. Kane puts the chair around Daniels head but Daniel gets to his feet before Kane can launch himself. Daniel hits Kane with a chair and heads for the hills.
John Cena vs Alberto Del Rio is hyped.
Santino Marella is shown jogging backstage. He will get his title rematch next.
(Commercial)
Santino Marella makes his way to the ring followed by Antonio Cesaro with the lovely Aksana. A video of Antonio saying success in five languages
WWE United States Championship Match Antonio Cesaro w/Aksana vs. Santino Marella Cesaro goes for a clothlines but is caught with Santinos saluting headbutt. Santino goes for the Cobra but is caught. Cesaro hits a belly to back slam and follows up with some elbows in the corner. Cesaro clotheslines Santino but Santino hits him out of the ring. Santino tries to pick up the sock puppet but fails and gets hits with the Neutralizer.
Winner and STILL Champion: Antonio Cesaro
John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio is hyped
(Commercial)
Zack Ryder and Heath Slater are in the ring for a match.
Zack Ryder vs. Heath Slater Heath hits Zack with a clotheslines and Zack fires back with a flapjack. Slaters with a neckbreaker for the two count and then with several elbows before hitting a knee. Slater locks in a headlock but Zack powers through. Slater hits Ryder with several punches in the corner and nails the Broski boot. Zack Ryder tries to go for the Rough Ryder once but fails only to hit it a minute later for the win.
Winner: Zack Ryder
Vicki Guerrero comes out and demands to speak with AJ, refusing to leave the ring until she does.
(Commercial)
Vicki is still in the ring and shows a video AJ assaulting her. Vicki begins to chat to the chair she was sitting in ala Clint Eastwood at the GOP National Convention last week.
AJ says that she has been told not to attack anyone by the Board of Directors and must apologize. Vicki demands that AJ apologize. The crowd chants for AJ to fire Vicki but AJ apologizes. Vicki tells her to do it again. Vickie slaps her twice and mockingly bounces out of the ring. AJ has a mental breakdown in the middle of the ring.
John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio is next
(Commercial)
A recap of Punk assault on Lawler is shown, followed by CM Punks walkout.
A rundown of the Night of Champions card is shown
John Cenas music hits and he walks out to a chorus of boos. Alberto Del Rio comes out in a beautiful red Ferrari.
A recap of Ricardo getting kicked in the skull by Sheamus is shown
A Tout is shown with David Otunga talking about the legal action he will take against Sheamus on Smackdown.
(Commercial)
Falls Count Anywhere John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio The action has started and we come back with Alberto hiting Cena with a twilt a whirl backbreaker. Del Rio has Cena in a headlock as the crowd chants Lets Go Cena/Cena Sucks Cena goes for a clothesline but gets hit with a backstabber for 2. Alberto Del Rio goes up top but gets hit with a dropkick from Cena. Cena hits the Shoulderblocks and the 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Cena goes for the AA but Del Rio goes to the outside where he slams Cena into the steps. Alberto stops on Cenas midsection and sends him into the barricade. Cena leaps over the steps and hits Alberto with a shoulder block. Cena takes the top off the announce table and gets hit with an enziguri for 2. Cena goes for the AA again but gets sent into the ring post for his troubles. Del Rio grabs a chair but hits the ring post before being sent into the crown by Cena. Cena drags the steel steps over to the announce table. Del Rio is sent in the barricade. Cena walks up the ring steps with Del Rio on his shoulders, Del Rio reverses and hits Cena with a back suplex on Cena through the announce table for 2. Del Rio grabs a mic and sends Cena back into the ring. Del Rio says that everyone and everything is beneath him. Del Rio hits the CrossArm Breaker but Cena rolls through and locks in the STF. Del Rio wacks Cena in melon with the mic. Del Rio sends himself through the ropes and they walk up the ramp. Del Rio hits Cena with a suplex on the ramp. They back their way over to the Ferrari and Cena winks at the camera. Del Rio stops him before he can throw a speaker at him. Del Rio and Cena make their way backstage and smash the interview area. Alberto gets hit with an AA but CM Punk comes out of nowhere and hits Cena with a kick to the skull.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
CM Punk smashes Cena face on the hood of his car and tells Cena, Respect, as he poses on top of the car with the WWE Title. Paul Heyman is shown to be driving CM Punks car as we fade to black.
Matt Hardy Posts His Mission Statement Posted by Steve Carrier on 09/01/2012
at 08:58 AM
- Matt Hardy posted the following on Facebook last night:
MY MISSION STATEMENT
My turbulent time in life is done. I will
not be negative again. I will not be stained by hate again. I will not use poor
judgment again. I will not be hypocritical, and I will always try to be brutally
honest with everyone I interact with. Without going into intricate details now,
last Thanksgiving I had a vision that led me to believe I have a purpose to
serve in this life. Everyday it becomes more of a reality. My body is slowly
becoming healthy again.. It's time for me to utilize it by realizing it's
current maximum potential and by being disciplined in doing so. I can make a
difference because of the experiences I've learned from my victories and my
failures. And I will. I refuse to let ANYONE or ANYTHING detour me from what the
future holds for me. This has caused changes in my life and may mean more.. But
if God and the bigger plan calls for it, then so be it. If you've believed in me
throughout my ups and downs, thank you so much for your support. If you believed
in me, and then I lost your faith, I understand. I hope you and any
non-believers or pessimistic skeptics will follow me in the future. I hope to
change your minds. Regardless, I have to do what I know is right-for me, for my
loved ones, and my true friends. I've been given SO much by SO many people, it's
my turn to give back by helping, sharing, and teaching. I know what I have to do
in my lifetime.. My name is Matt Hardy and I'm a small-town boy from Cameron, NC
with big-time dreams. I take pride in the truth of my own reality-and that
empowers me. It's now my time and job now to empower you. Godspeed everyone.
Ziggler Says He's Ready for the Main Event Scene Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/31/2012 at 12:53 PM
In an interview with Jan Murphy for the Kingston Whig-Standard publication, Dolph Ziggler said he feels like his character is about to reach main-event status after being on a "constant build, clawing or scratching for every inch" WWE has given him.
Had I been handed it, it might not have worked out the same. I might not be as grateful for everything thats slowly but surely coming my way. Bit man, Ive been chomping at this main event scene for two, three years now, ready to go, and I think its going hit right at the peak of my career, right when Im starting to figure out more and more. Im learning every day. I think its just going to hit at the right time and its just going to blow up.
Ziggler also mentioned about making it an "art form" to be the bad guy who gets beat up."
"I go out there and I try to do it better than everyone else. Whether Im a punching bag for 30 seconds or going out there and having a 30-minute classic, I find a way to stand out and do what I do better than everyone else.
We noted earlier in the week that Damien Sandow is currently considered Triple H's big project. It should be noted that Sandow has more than a few supporters high up in WWE.
WWE NXT's Bray Wyatt Returning Next Month Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/30/2012 at 07:59 AM
- WWE NXT star Bray Wyatt, the former Husky Harris, suffered a torn pec back in June and it was reported that he would be out of action for around six months. Wyatt took to Twitter last night and announced that he will be returning to NXT at the September 20th tapings from Full Sail University.
Wyatt teases that he will be bringing some new faces with him:
"Do you believe? The wait is almost over........"
"September the 20th. Full sail university #returnOfWyatt"
"Time to change the world. I will no longer be alone, i want to introduce you to my family"
Drew McIntyre Talks About Revolution in WWE Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/30/2012 at 07:55 AM
- WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre took to Twitter last night to talk about a revolution in WWE. The pic that McIntyre mentioned in the last tweet is a photo of him and Bret Hart, taken when McIntyre was 22. Here's what he wrote:
"Sometimes in life, you got to step back and realize no matter what you have accomplished or you feel the world owes you. In reality, you're damn lucky to even be involved in WWE. I know you're all calling for a revolution....it's not time yet ;)"
"After all, no matter what the net says. Wrestlings future is ours!! The current generation have a chance to save our business, and if we don't wrestling as we know it is finished. Taker, hunter, Pat, Bret(this pic is for when I was 22)"
Gail Kim wants her and Madison Rayne to get a rematch
against Knockouts Tag Team Champions ODB and Eric young, who returned to Impact
last night. The two teams last met back in May. Kim tweeted last night:
"There has been an overwhelming response to wanting @MRayneTNA & I for
the next tag team champions.Tell @IMPACTWRESTLING !!! Rematch!!!"
- The Wrestling Observer reported earlier this week that Bully Ray was considered to be a probable re-sign for TNA, before Ray went on Twitter and hinted that he would be finishing up at Bound For Glory. It's interesting to note that the two were originally a package deal for TNA but it appears that has changed as Devon has already parted ways with the company.
Hey everyone! Once again, the Wrestleview Resident Teacher will be the "substitute", this time for my good friend Mike Tedesco. So what do teachers love to do at the end of the work week? Watch some professional wrestling, of course. Mike will return next week.
Then. Now. Forever. So it begins.
Intro
Tonight, Randy Orton will battle Dolph Ziggler sometime during the show. Also, is "The Game Over"?
Lillian Garcia welcomes Sheamus. Sheamus, the World Heavyweight Champion walks down to the ring and gets a nice reaction from the Green Bay audience. Sheamus begins his promo by acknowledging HHH as one of his toughest opponents. Sheamus said that HHH gave him his first WrestleMania loss, and he has the respect of him and the entire WWE Universe. He said that HHH has everything while Alberto Del Rio doesn't.
Enter Damien Sandow, wearing a blue and white rope and an unorthodox way to hold a microphone. Sandow begs for indulgence. Sandow is here to help all of us, particularly Sheamus. Sandow calls him ignorant. Sheamus talked about HHH, and on the 1000th episode DX (HHH and his gang) assaulted Sandow in the middle of the ring, in which Sheamus thought it was great. Sandow said that was a typical remark from a hooligan. Sandow said listening to Sheamus makes the WWE Universe inept. Sandow then said he brings a stereotype to the Irish. Sheamus said everyone has a life and does not have for him. Sheamus tells Sandow to shut up. Sandow talks about enrichment, and Sheamus wants him to enter the ring.
Sandow said Sheamus was unworthy of his time. Sandow saved Sheamus from thrashing him and says "You're Welcome". Well, Booker T, the Smackdown GM enters the ramp and agreed with Sandow. Booker T said we want a physical thrashing. Booker said we are in Green Bay, Wisconsin and for the first time we will see Damien Sandow vs. Sheamus. Sheamus is pleased with the verdict, while Sandow appears flabbergasted.
Rey Mysterio is walking backstage. He is next.
Commercial
We see a Vince Lombardi statue and Lambeau Field.
Singles Match Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes
Cole said that Mysterio is 100% after his concussion. Rhodes cuts a promo earlier about wrestlers in masks. Rhodes said they wear the masks because of panic and ugliness.
The match begins with them circling around until Rhodes takes Mysterio down. Mysterio counters with a hammerlock. Rhodes then takes it to the corner and takes him down with a punch. Mysterio applies a waistlock, but Rhodes breaks free. Mysterio with a kick to the ropes, but the 619 was averted. Mysterio chased Rhodes, but Rhodes counters and then slams Mysterio's face to the announce table.
Commercial
We are back, and Rhodes ends a hope spot by Mysterio with a Twisting Suplex. Rhodes then wore Mysterio down in the middle of the ring. Rhodes then goes with the Front Suplex, then a stomp but still can't get the three count. Rhodes then keeps Mysterio down with a stomp to the abdominal region. Rhodes then snapmared Mysterio down and then applies a modified chinlock to keep control. Mysterio then gets up, and Rhodes goes for the mask. Mysterio pulls Rhodes to the corner and then hits a Seated Senton and begins his run and concluded it with a spin kick to Rhodes' head.
Rhodes hits the chinbreaker, then connects with a Shining Wizard for a two count. Rhodes misses on a back suplex. However, Mysterio misses the 619. Rhodes tried to pull Mysterio's mask, but Mysterio counters it with a rollup for the pinfall victory.
Winner via Pinfall: Rey Mysterio Grade: B-
After the match, Rhodes immediately goes after Mysterio. Rhodes now wants the mask again and Sin Cara runs in for the save. Mysterio pops up with a 619. Sin Cara then holds one of his masks and wraps it around Rhodes' face. Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio celebrate while Rhodes appears embarrassed.
The commentators agree that Rhodes needs to move on. Also, they talk about the anger management groups from Raw.
Last Monday, we see some group therapy sessions. Daniel Bryan said he is "fine". Then a kid with a goat mask enters and Bryan goes off. Bryan said he is handsome. The "doctor" said that it was his son and he was playing a goat in a school play.
Eve Torres makes her way to the ring as the Special Assistant to Booker T. Two weeks ago, Kaitlyn defeated Eve in a Diva Battle Royal to be the #1 Contender for the Divas Championship currently held by Layla. Eve is on commentary. Kaitlyn vs. Natalya is next.
Commercial
Singles Match Natalya vs. Kaitlyn
They tie up immediately and Natalya then takes Kaitlyn down with a headlock. Kaitlyn applies a headlock, and then does a flying shoulder tackle. However, outside of the ring, Natalya throws Kaitlyn down and demands respect. They are inside of the ring and Natalya commands respect while applying the abdominal stretch. Natalya then pulls the right leg back while the hold remained intact.
Kaitlyn tosses Natalya off of her, then hits a dropkick. However, Natalya clobbers her with a Discus Clothesline. As she commanded respect, Kaitlyn rolls Natalya over and wins.
Winner via Pinfall: Kaitlyn Grade: D+ (leaned toward C-)
Matt Striker is with Booker T. Striker talks about Raw and we see a clip of Vickie Guerrero demanding the title of Raw General manager. AJ Lee then entered and attacked Vickie in retaliation. Booker T said that the pressure is getting to AJ and he criticized some of her decisions. Vickie Guerrero cuts Booker T off and said that little psychotic AJ should be taken off as GM of Raw. Vickie said that Booker "agreed" that AJ is CRAZY! Vickie spoke of "The Board of Directors" and they will take action. If they don't, Vickie will take action. Booker stares her down.
Up Next: NO RESPECT!
At Night of Champions: CM Punk vs. John Cena for Punk's WWE Championship
Raw Rebound: Punk beats Jerry Lawler and demands respect.
Anger Management Meeting #2: "Harold" talked about he does work and the boss gets all the credit. Daniel Bryan talks about his boss, who was his ex-fiancée who left him at the altar. The doctor welcomes his last patient, and it is Kane. Bryan does not want to believe it.
Next, Sheamus vs. Damien Sandow.
Commercial
Singles Match (non-title) World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Damien Sandow
They tie-up and Sandow demands that the ref relinquish Sheamus from the tie-up. Sheamus then grows tired and grabs Sandow by the beard. Sandow applies a headlock, Sheamus escapes and Sandow catches his breath outside of the ring.
Sandow uses the ref as a shield and applies another headlock. Sheamus powers out with a couple shoulder tackles and Sandow leaves. Sheamus is baited to an outside attack by Sandow. Sandow drills Sheamus to the steps and then takes his knee out on those steps as well. Sandow hoped to win by countout, but Sheamus enters back in. Sandow goes in on the attack instantly. Sandow kept Sheamus grounded with a chinlock in the middle of the ring.
Sheamus breaks the hold, but Sandow does the neckbreaker and flips up. However, he does not have time for the Elbow of Distain. Sheamus misses on a corner attack and Sandow hits the neckbreaker and follows it with clubbing blows to the chest. Sandow applies a chinlock, and Sheamus breaks the hold. Sheamus then begins his run with a back body drop, Irish Hammers and a knee to the face. Sandow avoids punishment, but Sheamus grabs hold and clubs him along the ropes. Sheamus enters the ring with a slingshot shoulder tackle. Sandow avoids an Irish Curse and leaves. Sandow avoids more of Sheamus' signature moves until Sandow had enough. Brave Sir Sandow Ran Away...
Winner via Countout: Sheamus Grade: C+
After the match, Sheamus celebrates with the title.
Later: Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler. Also, is it "Game Over" for HHH?
Commercial
We see some Green Bay Packers jerseys. Green Bay Wide Receiver Donald Driver is in the crowd.
The Prime Time Players are dancing. Their match is now.
Tag Team Match
The Prime Time Players (Titus O'Neil and Darren Young) vs. International Airstrike (Tyson Kidd and Justin Gabriel)
Last Week, the PTPers want the Tag Team Championship, but The Usos, Primo and Epico, and Gabriel and Kidd plead their cases to the Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and R-Truth and a fight breaks out.
O'Neil and Kidd start the match off. O'Neil powers up to start. Gabriel is in and both connect with a nice double team dropkick on O'Neil. Young is tagged in (Meanwhile on Tout, The Usos think they should be the next tag team champions). Gabriel uses the armdrag, takes Young down and Kidd is tagged in for another combo move. Young pushes Kidd to their corner and O'Neil is in. Kidd tried to fight them off, but O'Neil clobbers Kidd down.
O'Neil then drops Kidd down hard, Young is in and Young is front suplexed on Kidd. Kidd escapes Young's offense and Gabriel is in. Gabriel uses kicks, then a spinning forearm. Gabriel then takes O'Neil down and hits the STO on Young. Kidd and O'Neil fight on. However, Young avoids the 450 Splash and hits his finisher, The Gut Check, for the pinfall victory.
Winners via Pinfall: The Prime Time Players (Young pins Gabriel) Grade: C-.
After the match, The Prime Time Players dance...horribly.
Anger Management Segment: Kane takes his mask off, and then runs down every single event of his life. If one has not seen this segment, it is a must see. You don't make characters like Kane anymore. Next Week: Anger Collage.
Bryan is going mad, and Kane and Harold have a moment.
Next: An Alberto Del Rio Exclusive Interview
Commercial
Josh Mathews is in the ring and welcomes Alberto Del Rio. However, that was not good enough as Ricardo Rodriguez introduces Del Rio. Del Rio drives an Excaliber, which is more than over $100,000. At Night of Champions, Cole said that Sheamus will go up against Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Del Rio and Rodriguez are in the ring. Mathews runs down how he beat Orton last week, but Del Rio cuts him off and said that he made Orton tap out. (Clip of the "Tap Out") Del Rio said he will make Sheamus tap out and be the NEW World Heavyweight Champion. Mathews said that Del Rio was bested by Sheamus. Del Rio called him a weasel and then is about to go after Mathews until the PYRO hits. Kane enters the ring in a brisk pace. Del Rio and Rodriguez escape. Mathews flees in terror. Kane on the mic said that his therapist said he should apologize for Mathews. Kane is sorry, and thanks Mathews for being a part of his recovery program. Teddy Long enters and said Del Rio will be in a match with Kane...RIGHT NOW!
Singles Match (In Progress) Kane vs. Alberto Del Rio (w/Ricardo Rodriguez)
Kane cornered Del Rio and backed off. Kane brushes off a couple of kicks but Kane punches away. (Meanwhile, Mathews does not trust Kane). Del Rio gets a kick in, but Kane delivers a right hand and Del Rio is down. Del Rio quickly grabs Kane's arm and drills it to the post. Kane approaches Del Rio with a Chokeslam, but Del Rio avoids it.
Kane delivers a boot, and follows it up with a Side Slam (Cole calls is a Sidewalk Slam). Kane goes up top and soars with a Top Rope Clothesline. Kane grabs hold of Rodriguez. Del Rio, the cunning aristocrat, hits the Backstabber and scores the pinfall victory.
Winner via Pinfall: Alberto Del Rio Grade: C-
Rodriguez celebrates by declaring Del Rio as the winner. Kane embraces his hate, runs toward Josh Mathews and throws him down. Kane said "I'm sorry, I am losing my temper". Kane chokeslams Mathews, and Mathews sells it like a champion. It looks like Michael Cole will go solo for the main event.
Replays of Del Rio's win and Kane's attack were featured. Kane walks slowly with his arm crossed.
Up Next: Game Over for HHH?
Michael Cole is alone. Moments ago, Mathews was taken for medical testing. Cole pleads to the GMs of the WWE that wrestlers should not attack commentators. Finally, Cole talks about HHH.
Last Monday: HHH talks about his loss to Brock Lesnar. He talks, he cries, the crowd chants "Tri-Ple-H".
Vickie Guerrero excuses herself and introduces Dolph Ziggler.
Commercial
Singles Match Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Randy Orton
Last Week: Ziggler attempted to cash in his Money in the Bank Case, but Orton hit the RKO and put an end to it.
They tie-up, then Orton delivers a shoulder tackle. Ziggler manages a drop kick and poses a bit. Ziggler applies a headlock on Orton, and Orton follow suit. Orton then hits his own drop kick. After a pin attempt, Orton stomps away on Ziggler, then rakes his knee to Ziggler's face. Orton executes a great Slingshot Suplex and gets a two count.
Ziggler then gets a kick in and finishes with a neckbreaker. Ziggler grounds Orton with Elbow Drops and covers for a two count. Ziggler applies a chinlock. Orton gets up in a few seconds. They exchange punches, and Orton concludes that after a backbreaker. Ziggler avoids a corner attack and uses great force on his lariat to Orton. Orton escapes a Leaping Elbow by Ziggler, then Orton escapes the corner and begins his run. Orton snap slams Ziggler down and smiles to the crowd. Orton then goes to the ropes, but Ziggler snaps Orton's neck on the ropes.
Both go back and forth until Orton hits a Superplex on Ziggler. Ziggler kicks out at two and the match continues. Ziggler immediately goes for a DDT and hits it! Ziggler covers Orton for two and now both men are down. Ziggler is waiting for Orton to pop up, Orton catches Ziggler and plants him with the Orton DDT but can't score the victory (Vickie laughs it off). Orton throws Ziggler to the table, avoids the Zig Zag, and plants an RKO on Ziggler. Ziggler looks like he just died in the ring after the RKO, well done.
Winner via Pinfall: Randy Orton Grade: C+
After match Vickie Guerrero declares Dolph Ziggler as the winner after grabbing the microphone from Lillian Garcia. However, Orton's music hits and we end the show.
X-Division wrestler Sonjay Dutt returned
to Impact Wrestling during last night's house show in Richmond Virginia last
night. There were previous
reports made by The Wrestling Observer that Dutt was done in TNA and had not
signed a contract shortly after his Destination X Pay Per View appearance.
The Wrestling
Observer is reporting that Ric Flair is legally free from his TNA no-compete
contract as of September 10 2012. In just a mere 10 days, Flair is legally
entitled to seek job offers from other promotions including the WWE. It remains
to be seen however if the WWE is interested in Flair following the the TNA vs
WWE legal spat in which WWE lawyers specifically mentioned that the company had
no interest in signing Flair.
Flair has also rumored to be filing for
divorce from his latest wife, Jacqueline Beems. Flair has now been married and
divorced four times.
Pwinsider is reporting that Bully Ray is
keeping his TNA status very close to the chest. He's deflected questions from
those who have asked whether he has signed a new deal or not.
Breaking
down the different scenarios leading up to the final two BFG Series league
matches
The new standings after this week's Impact
are:
The last 2 league matches are on
next week's Impact: Rob Van Dam vs Bully Ray and
Jeff Hardy vs Samoa Joe.
Here is the analysis
leading up to the final 2 league matches:
ANALYSIS:- (1) Samoa
Joe and James Storm are guaranteed in the top 4, whatever happens next
week.
(2) If Bully Ray vs RVD ends in a draw, both will qualify for the
final 4, unless Hardy defeats Joe by submission(which is very unlikely).
However, it's interesting to note that if RVD vs
Bully Ray ends up in a draw, and Hardy defeats Samoa Joe by submission, then,
we'll have a tie at the 4th spot between Bully Ray and RVD.
(3) If RVD vs
Bully Ray ends in a DQ, and Joe defeats Hardy, then AJ Styles and the winner of
RVD vs Bully Ray will advance.
(4) If RVD vs Bully Ray doesn't end in a
draw or a DQ, the the winner of that match will advance, alongwith: (i) the
loser of that match, if Jeff Hardy either loses/draws against Samoa Joe, or gets
a win by countout/DQ. or (ii) Jeff Hardy, if Jeff Hardy defeats Samoa Joe by
either a pinfall or a submission.
(5) So, if it's given that Jeff Hardy
can't/doesn't win against Samoa Joe via submission, the best thing for Bully
Ray/RVD to do is to lay down in the ring for 15 minutes, and both of them will
be in the final 4.
So, there is still chance for AJ Styles to qualify,
And moreover, there is also a rare chance of having a tie at Top 4 position. The
fact that there still are so many possibilities with only two matches to go is
remarkable.
Entering
the final seven days of the BFG Series, eight of the twelve competitors still
have a chance to make the final four at No Surrender and main event Bound for
Glory in October. The BFG Series this year featured a round-robin tournament
between the twelve competitors battling to see who could accumulate the most
points. It wasnt just if you won, but how you won. BFG
SERIES PREVIEW VIDEOS | JEFF HARDY VS. KURT
ANGLE | AJ STYLES VS. SAMOA
JOE | ROB VAN DAM VS. JAMES
STORM
Here are the final 5 matches that will take place
over the next two IMPACT broadcast 8/30
Impact James Storm vs. RVD Samoa Joe vs. AJ Styles Jeff Hardy
vs. Kurt Angle 9/6 Impact Jeff Hardy vs. Samoa
Joe Rob Van Dam vs. Bully Ray With just five matches remaining in the
series, here are the standings. Mathematically
eliminated from the final four are Christopher Daniels, Magnus, Robbie and The
Pope. Some wrestlers control their own destiny, and some need a lot of help!
Here is how it breaks down for those eight still in play.
JEFF HARDY (42 Points)
Jeff Hardy has two matches
left in the series vs. Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe. Jeff needs to win both his
matches to even have a shot to make the final four. Two pinfall victories would
put him at 56 points and at 3rd place. Hardy is not known for submission but a
victory in one or both could help his cause as well. A loss to Kurt Angle this
week will eliminate Jeff from the final four at No Surrender and the BFG Series.
KEY WINS Defeating James Storm on the 7/5
Impact Defeating Bully Ray on 8/16 Impact KEY
LOSSES Losing the Tables Match at Hardcore Justice (worth 20
points) Losing to AJ Styles at Live Event in Brooklyn, NY 7/21
MR. ANDERSON (47 Points)
Mr. Anderson has no
matches left at the series and is sitting at 47 points. Mr. Anderson is all but
mathematically eliminated from the series. He would need a miracle to make the
final four.
This week he needs AJ Styles to lose by disqualification to
Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle to lose via disqualification against Jeff Hardy, RVD to
lose via disqualification to James Storm! Next week he needs Samoa Joe to defeat
Jeff Hardy! And Bully Ray to defeat RVD or go to a draw!
Also remember
Mr. Anderson did not compete in opening gauntlet match for 20 points when he
waived that right and instead faced the World Champion at the time (Bobby Roode)
for the World Title that same night. He took a gamble that now looks to have
cost him! KEY WINS Defeated Bully Ray on 8/23
Impact Defeated AJ Styles on 7/19 Open Fight Night KEY
LOSSES No winning the Falls Count Anywhere match at Hardcore Justice
worth 20 points Losing to Kurt Angle on 7/12 Impact
KURT ANGLE (48 Points)
Kurt Angle is sitting at 48
points in the BFG Series with one match left vs. Jeff Hardy. He needs a win and
some help to make the final four! If Kurt Angle gets a submission vs. Jeff Hardy
hell be at 58 points and a pin gets him to 55 points.
With a submission
hell need James Storm to defeat RVD. Samoa Joe to beat AJ Styles or AJ Styles
to win via Pinfall over Samoa Joe, if AJ wins via submission then Kurt is out!
Plus Kurt would need a DRAW between RVD and Bully on the final week to lock it
up! If Kurt wins via pinfall over Jeff Hardy, hell need James Storm to beat
RVD, Samoa Joe to defeat AJ Styles. And Bully Ray to beat RVD. End result
Kurt Angle needs to make Jeff Hardy to tap! KEY
WINS Defeating Bully Ray on Impact 7/26 Defeating Mr. Anderson on
Impact KEY LOSSES Losing to Samoa Joe via
Submission at Destination X Losing to James Storm via Pin on Impact
Losing the Ladder Match at Hardcore Justice (worth 20 points)
AJ STYLES (50 Points)
AJ Styles had a ton of
distraction during the BFG Series due to the mind games played by Christopher
Daniels and Frankie Kazarian. With one match remaining, AJ Styles is sitting at
50 points! To make the final four, he must win and get some help!
If AJ
Styles pins Samoa Joe hell end with 57 points, if he can make Samoa Joe submit,
hell finish with 60 points. AJ needs James Storm to defeat RVD and for
Bully Ray to beat RVD next week to guarantee a spot in the final four even with
a victory. KEY WINS Won Ladder match at
Hardcore Justice for 20 points Defeated Christopher Daniels on Impact
8/16 KEY LOSSES To Kurt Angle on Impact
8/9 To Magnus on Open Fight Night 6/21
BULLY RAY (55
Points)
Bully Ray has one match remaining in the series on
the final week vs. RVD. Sitting at 55 points, he is in control of his own
destiny. Beat RVD next week and hes in the final four!
Lose and he needs
help! If he loses to RVD, hell need AJ Styles to lose to Samoa Joe. Hell need
Jeff Hardy to beat Kurt Angle but lose to Samoa Joe! Hell need RVD to have lost
to James Storm as well! For Bully Ray, its win and youre in! KEY WINS Winning the Tables Match at Hardcore Justice for
20 points Defeating AJ Styles on Xplosion KEY
LOSSES Losing to Samoa Joe via Submission on 6/28 Impact Losing
to Kurt Angle via pin on 7/26 Impact
ROB VAN DAM (55
Points)
RVD, sitting at 55 points, controls his own destiny
in the BFG Series. With two matches in hand, RVD needs to win one of his last
two matches to guarantee himself a spot in the final four.
A victory over
James Storm or Bully Ray gets him into the final four! Two loses, and he could
be on the outside looking in.
KEY WINS Won
Falls-Count-Anywhere match at Hardcore Justice for 20 points. Defeated Samoa
Joe on Impact 7/12 KEY LOSSES Lost to Jeff
Hardy on 6/21 Impact Lost to Christopher Daniels on Open Fight Night
7/19
SAMOA JOE (61 Points)
Samoa
Joe burned out a big point total in the BFG Series with numerous submission
victories worth 10 points. Sitting at 61 points, he has two matches left vs. AJ
Styles and Jeff Hardy. Joe is out to be in first place and two victories will
get him there.
KEY WINS Defeated Kurt Angle
by Submission at Destination X Defeated Bully Ray by Submission on Impact
6/28 KEY LOSSES Lost to James Storm on Open
Fight Night 6/21 Lost to RVD on 7/12 Impact
JAMES
STORM (66 Points)
James Storm had the most to prove in the
BFG Series coming off his loss to Bobby Roode at Lockdown. Refocused on his
career, James made his triumphant return to Impact Wrestling the week the BFG
Series kicked off. Winning the opening gauntlet, James jumped to an early lead.
A few stumbles during the series only forced him to work harder and now he sits
at number one.
James has one match left in the series vs. RVD. He win
and he locks up the number one spot in the BFG Series. KEY
WINS Winning opening Gauntlet for 20 points Defeated Kurt Angle
on Impact 8/2 KEY LOSSES Lost to Bully Ray on
Impact 8/9 Lost to Jeff Hardy on Impact 7/5 Who will be in the final four
at No Surrender? Who will main event Bound For Glory vs. the World Heavyweight
Champion in October in Phoenix, AZ? Tune into Impact Wrestling Live every
Thursday at 8/7c on Spike TV!
Hello everyone, and welcome to this week's WWE Superstars recap.
If you all are ready, then since Adelitas Way is playing the intro, let's get on with the show!
Ryback vs. Johnny Curtis
Crowd chants "Feed Me More" for Ryback as he backs Curtis into the corner. Curtis backs away, then Ryback again backs Curtis into the corner. Curtis with a right hand that incenses Ryback and the chase is on as Curtis goes to the outside with Ryback in hot pursuit. It was all a trap as Curtis with clubs and kicks to the back. Curtis with an uppercut, but Ryback catches him with a shoulder tackle. Ryback with a big hiptoss, but Curtis catches him with a back elbow. Curtis with a 2nd rope clothesline for a 1 count. Curtis with more clubs to the back, then hooks Ryback in a front chancery as the crowd wills Ryback on. Ryback tries to break free, but Curtis holds on. Ryback slams Curtis out of the hold, then hits a shoulder tackle. Ryback sends Curtis to the corner and hits a series of shoulders. Ryback with a standing backdrop, followed by a big boot to the chest. The crowd chants "Feed Me More" as Ryback drills Curtis with the Meathook.
Ryback yells "Finish It", lifts up Curtis while marching around and hits Shell Shocked for the victory.
Winner: Ryback by pinfall (Shell Shocked)
Ryback says "Feed me a Championship" as we go to commercial.
Commercial
Back from commercial, we see video of Triple H's speech from RAW before we go to another commercial.
Commercial
Back from commercial, we are ready for the next match.
Epico & Primo w/Rosa Mendes vs. The Usos (Jimmy & Jey)
Epico & Jimmy will start things off. Epico with a waistlock, but Jimmy with a wristlock into a side headlock takedown. Epico with a headscissors, but Jimmy kips out. Epico with a side headlock takedown, Jimmy with a headscissors, but Epico is unable to kip out. Epico gets to the ropes, forcing Jimmy to break. Epico with an arm wrench, but Jimmy with a wristlock. Epico gets to the ropes and Jimmy breaks clean. Epico goes for a kick, but Jimmy with a right hand. Tag into Jey and the Usos with a double whip, double back elbow and a double elbowdrop for a 1 count. Jey with an "Uso" chant as he whips Epico, who slides under Jey's legs, but Jey shoos off a dropkick. Jey with another "Uso" chant while Primo tags in. Jey with a leg sweep on Primo, then Primo with one of his own, but neither man gets a fall. Primo with an arm wrench into an armbar. Jey whips out, sending Primo to the corner, but he runs into a boot by Primo. Primo with a corner whip, then does a headstand as Jey tries to backdrop him over the ropes. Primo goes for a headscissors, but Jey breaks free, sending Primo crashing to the mat below. Tag into Jimmy as the Uso with a double headbutt. Jimmy with a chop in the corner, then puts on the brakes off a corner whip and nails Primo with a double chop. Corner whip by Jimmy, but he runs into a boot by Primo.
Primo stomps away at Jimmy, then hits a snap suplex for a 1 count. Primo locks in a chinlock as Rosa talks trash from the outside. Jimmy tries to break free. but Primo drives him back down. Primo tries for a springboard corkscrew moonsault, but Jimmy moves out of the way. Tag into Jey, who hits a series of forearms to Primo. Jey with a savate kick to the gut, followed by catching Primo coming in with the twisting forearm. Epico comes in, but he is sent through the ropes and to the outside. Jimmy then comes off the apron with a flying shoulder tackle onto Epico. Primo goes to the outside, but is then met by a slingshot plancha by Jey. The Usos with another "Uso" chant while the cousins Colon try to regain their bearings as we go to commercial.
Commercial
Back from commercial as Epico tries, but fails on a headbutt attempt. Jey does a little dance and nails Epico with a right hand. Corner whip by Jey, reversed by Epico, but he runs into a knee by Jey. Jey heads up to the middle rope and knocks off Primo from the apron who was trying to come in. However, the distraction allows Epico to throw Jey off the 2nd rope and to the outside.
Epico draws Jimmy into the ring, allowing Primo to drive Jey back first into the apron on the outside. Tag into Primo, who hits a slingshot senton on Jey. Primo with a chinlock with the body scissors applied as the crowd wills on Jey. Jey breaks free, but is unable to make the tag to Jimmy. Epico gets the tag and he nails Jey with a boot, followed by a face rake. Epico then with the inverted Three Amigos for a nearfall. Epico locks in a chinlock as the crowd again tries to will Jey on. Jey breaks free, then goes for a Sunset flip, but Epico is able to tag in Primo, who nails Jey with a dropkick to the ribs. Primo draws in Jimmy as he nails Jey with an overhand chop. Primo does a cartwheel to taunt the crowd, but then Jey fights back with right hands. However, Primo comes right back with a kick to the gut, followed by a corner whip. Jey, though, is able to move out of the way on Primo's charge in and Primo hangs himself up in the ropes.
Epico & Jimmy get the tags in as Jimmy with a series of strikes. Epico reverses a whip, but Jimmy nails him with a flying shoulder tackle. Jimmy with a clothesline, followed by a savate kick to the gut and finally a Samoan Drop. Jimmy with an "Uso" chant as Epico goes to the corner. Jimmy charges and connects with the Samoan Bulldozer Butt Smash, but Primo breaks up the pin attempt. Jey pulls down the top rope, sending Primo to the outside, but then Primo knocks Jey off the apron. Epico goes for the Backstabber, but Jimmy shoos him off. Jimmy with a superkick and then motions that he is heading up top. Jimmy hits the Samoan Splash, but Rosa hops up on the apron.
Then, while the referee is with Rosa, Primo comes in and nails Jimmy with the Backstabber, allowing Epico to steal the victory.
Winners: Epico & Primo by pinfall (Backstabber)
Epico, Primo & Rosa celebrate while the Usos are angry over the loss as we go to commercial.
Commercial
Back from commercial, we go to this week's "RAW Rebound", with a look at the Steel Cage match between CM Punk & Jerry Lawler before the main event.
Main Event: Alex Riley vs. "The Punjabi Nightmare" Jinder Mahal
Crowd chants for Riley as he locks in a side headlock. Mahal backs Riley to the ropes and Riley breaks. Riley with a waistlock, but Mahal with a wristlock. Riley counters back into the side headlock and keeps hold when Mahal tries to whip out of it. Mahal is able to break free, followed by hitting a shoulder tackle. Riley comes back with his hiptoss into a suplex, followed by a side headlock takedown. Mahal backs Riley into the ropes again, then hits a kick to the knee. Mahal with a series of knees to the gut, but Riley comes back with a sliding gut shot. Riley with a running boot to the side of Mahal's head, but then Mahal reverses a corner whip. Riley goes up & over, but then Mahal hiptosses Riley into the corner.
Mahal stomps away at Riley and sends him to the outside. Mahal whips Riley into the barricade, then throws him back into the ring, where he gains a nearfall. Mahal continues to stomp away at Riley before locking in a chinlock. Riley tries to break free, but then Mahal with a back suplex for a nearfall. Mahal goes back to the chinlock as the crowd wills on Riley. Mahal switches to the half nelson face lock, followed by a knee to the gut when Riley tries to break free. Mahal goes for another back suplex, but Riley turns over in mid-air with a crossbody for a nearfall. Mahal goes for a slam, but Riley breaks free, then ducks under a clothesline and nails him with a dropkick.
Riley with a back elbow, followed by a pair of clotheslines. Riley runs into a boot by Mahal, but then catches him with a spinebuster. Riley hits an Implant DDT for a nearfall. Riley heads up top, but Mahal knocks him off the ropes and to the mat below. Mahal then hits a running knee to the head.
Mahal then locks in the Camel Clutch and Riley has no choice but to submit.
Winner: "The Punjabi Nightmare" Jinder Mahal by submission (Camel Clutch)
This weeks live TNA Impact opened with a video package recapping last weeks events, notably Tara pinning Miss Tessmacher, the latest Bound for Glory Series outcomes, and the end of A.J. Styles/Claire blackmail storyline.
Impact Zone: Mike Tenay introduced the show, focusing on the Aces & Eights group causing chaos last week. TNA then rolled video from last week when A&E arrived on motorcycles and picked a fight with Team Sting before injuring TNA World Hvt. champion Austin Aries.
After the video aired, Ariess music played to bring out the World champ sporting a cast over his injured right arm. In the ring, Aries addressed A&Es attack. He said they brought in 20 guys to create a diversion, then had six guys single him out to injure his arm. Aries said people are wondering if he will relinquish the title after the attack. But, that wont be the case. He said he might not be medically cleared to wrestle tonight, but that doesnt mean he cant fight. Also, hes left-handed, so his good hand is ready for some fighting. Aries called out the group and said hell sit in the ring all night until A&E answers his challenge.
After a pause, Hulk Hogans music played to bring out Hollywood Hogan and Sting, whom Tenay described as the unified leaders of TNA. On-stage, Hogan said he wants The Champ to calm down because they come in peace. Hogan said he just wants to let everyone know that he is back as GM. After thanking Sting for running the show, Hogan said things are going to run exactly how he wants them to go. He noted A&E messed with him, this business, his family, and wrestlers in the back. So, if they want a blood-bath, theyre here to have one. Hogan told Aries theyre here for support and Aries can have whatever he wants tonight.
Aries said he has a pretty long list of things he wants, but number one in his list is getting his hands on the group. He said he doesnt care who it is, but he wants one of them to fight him tonight. Suddenly, the group appeared on the video screen. The spokesperson with the modulated voice said they do things on their terms and on their time. He mockingly asked Aries how his wing is doing. After the other members had a chuckle, the spokesperson said the group will let Aries and everyone else know what A&E is all about tonight. Back live, Aries acted annoyed by this development.
Still to come tonight: Joe vs. Styles, Angle vs. Hardy, and RVD vs. James Storm in BFG Series matches. They cut to shots of Van Dam and Storm warming up backstage ahead of their match up next.
[Commercial Break]
Pre-taped Video: ODB was on the phone looking for her TV husband, Eric Young. ODB said in her voice-mail that theyre done if he doesnt call back in 15 minutes. 15 minutes passed, but no call from EY. ODB said she misses EY, so shell extend the deadline to next week.
[Q2] After the announces reviewed the BFG Series standings, TNA rolled a video package on tonights matches continuing to build to the Final Four at No Surrender.
Impact Zone: Van Dam came out first and Tenay said he RVD needs to win one of his final two BFG Series matches to nail down a spot in the Final Four. James Storm, the current points-leader, was out next looking to solidify his spot in the Final Four in his last Series match.
1 JAMES STORM vs. ROB VAN DAM BFG Series match
After the bell sounded, Tenay passed along some news that the final #1 points-leader will be able to select his Final Four semi-final opponent at No Surrender. RVD and Storm looked a bit off in their exchanges early on before RVD knocked Storm to the outside. Van Dam followed with a plancha to the outside, which sent Impact to break.
[Commercial Break]
Back live, Storm scored a close nearfall in the ring. RVD came back with a step-through kick to the face before charging Storm with a corner roundhouse kick. Next was Rolling Thunder for a two count. RVD was slow to follow up, allowing Storm to deliver an implant DDT for a two count. RVD sold being out cold as Storm dragged him to his feet to deliver Eye of the Storm for a close two count.
Storm followed up with right hand slaps before RVD reversed a corner whip and monkey-flipped Storm out of the corner. RVD continued to sell grogginess, then posed for the hard camera, which cost RVD the match, as he tried a somersault corner splash, but Storm intercepted him with a mid-air Last Call Superkick. Storm with the pin for the win to pad his first-place lead.
WINNER: Storm at 11:16 to earn 7 BFG Series points. The match just never clicked mixing a fighter/brawler like Storm with an overly-choreographed high-flyer like RVD.
[Q3] Ringside: Christy Hemme brought in James Storm for a post-match interview. Hemme made Storms arrival in the Final Four official before Storm excitedly said he did exactly what he said he was going to do when he came back to TNA win the BFG Series and go on to win the TNA World Title.
Backstage: Former Knockouts champion Madison Rayne was shown making her way down the hallway. The announcers werent sure what she was coming out for, suggesting an in-ring segment next.
[Commercial Break]
Impact Zone: Madison Raynes music played to bring out Rayne for a match announced by Hemme. Tenay recapped the Rayne/Earl Hebner storyline before Rayne took the mic. And, in the background was referee Taryn Terrell. In the ring, Hemme said she received a call from Brooke Hogan during the week letting her know that she would be getting her Knockouts Title re-match tonight. To further confuse things, ODB came out instead of Tessmacher. On-stage, ODB said she has some bad news for Rayne because she also got a phone call from Brooke, who told her she has a match tonight. Rayne said thats not true. ODB ignored Tessmacher and said its the two of them tonight. But, Rayne wanted nothing to do with ODB, who hit the ring ready for a match.
2 MADISON RAYNE vs. ODB Taryn Terrell referee
After Madison insulted ODB as trailer trash, ODB spit liquid in Raynes face to officially start things. ODB then finished off Rayne in 30 seconds.
WINNER: ODB at 0:26.
After the match, Eric Young emerged on-stage dressed in a suit wearing shades and holding beer and chicken. EY hit the ring and presented his wife with presents before she tried to figure out this man was before him. ODB demanded to know where EY has been the past two months, and EY replied that hes been in Hollywood filming a show. EY was ready to leave, but ODB wanted to know who he is. Where is my husband that I married? ODB said, saying EY isnt who she married. EY said shes right that this suit doesnt look right. To begin addressing matters, EY started a slow clap before removing his suit jacket, dress shirt, and pants, revealing a U-S-A Speedo. This prompted a big smooch from ODB.
[Q4] Video package: The Styles/Claire story must continue. TNA recapped events last week when Claire Lynchs attorney revealed Claires plot to work with Daniels and Kaz to blackmail Styles.
Backstage: Styles said hes glad this whole thing is over. He said theres a time and place to face Kaz and Daniels again, but right now hes focused on entering the Final Four of the BFG Series. He vowed to go through Samoa Joe tonight to accomplish that.
Up Next: Prichard, Taz, and Al Snow talk Gut Check.
[Commercial Break]
Gut Check last week: Al Snow said he was very disappointed by Kris Lewie last week. Prichard said if youre going to come in for Gut Check, then be ready. Taz said Lewie choked. Prichard said there are some obvious negatives, but there are some positives. Taz focused on his back-story and sob story. Hey, there are 1,003,305 people out there with a sob story, so they should be able to do better than that. There were no other positives the judges could identify. Prichard told them to keep an open mind about Lewie. Taz said he thinks hes made his decsion, but hell try to keep an open mind.
Backstage: Sting and Hogan talked about smelling blood. Sting wanted to blow a gasket, apparently on Aces & Eights, but Hogan told him to let the slow build-up take place. Then, Kaz and Daniels walked in to have a discussion with Hogan. Daniels told Kaz to speak first. Kaz reminded Sting and Hogan that they have iron-clad TNA contracts and theyre all friends. Hogan said theyre not friends and they hate Kaz and Danielss stinking guts. He then noted Styles isnt done with them and hell get his revenge. And, his tag champions are going to fight. Hogan told them hell decide when and where, and he hopes they get their brains beat out. Daniels and Kaz tried to act calm before slowly walking away after the tongue-lashing.
Up Next: Styles vs. Joe in a BFG Series match.
[Commercial Break]
Back from break, TNA aired a video package on Styles vs. Joe before the announcers reviewed each mans place in the BFG Series standings. Just before the top of the hour, Christy Hemme introduced A.J. Styles.
[Q5 -- second hour] The announcers recapped Styless name being cleared of the Claire Lynch allegations before discussing Styles desperately needing points tonight to slip into the Final Four of the standings. Samoa Joe then came out to face Styles. Before the bell, TNA replayed Magnus blasting Joes forearm with a steel chair two weeks ago on Impact.
3 A.J. STYLES vs. SAMOA JOE BFG Series match
The two men felt each other out early on before Styles slipped to the floor to regroup. Back in the ring, Joe back-elbowed Styles into the ropes, but Styles came back with a kick to the knees to begin working on Joes lower body. Styles knocked Joe to the outside, then tried a plancha, but Joe kicked him in the gut to block. Back in the ring, Joe delivered a big snap powerslam for a two count. Tenay said that reminds him of K-1 kickboxing coming to Spike TV. Anyway, Joe followed with a modified cross-face into a bow & arrow looking for a submission victory, but Styles reached the bottom rope for a break.
At 5:30, Joe scooped up Styles for an atomic drop before delivering a big-boot to the face. But, Joe airballed a flying butt splash to give Styles an opening. Styles delivered right hand slaps and punches before going to the corner for a springboard forearm smash. Styles then Pele Kicked Joes bad arm and followed with a cross arm-breaker attempt. But, Joe escaped via rope break. Styles tried to follow in the corner, but Joe intercepted with an E. Honda frontslam.
Joe, fired up, stalked Styles for the rear-naked choke, but Styles countered with a quick roll-up for a two count. Then, Joe came back with the rear-naked choke, but Styles countered into an armbar. Joe didnt tap, though, before shifting his weight on top of Styles to pin A.J.s shoulders to the mat for a three count. Post-match: Styles sold dejection in the ring as the announcers noted submission wrestling is not Styless style, but he needed the 10 points.
WINNER: Joe at 8:09 to earn 7 BFG Series points. Great start to the second hour after a poor first hour. Also, an excellent example of what a fluid, compelling big-man vs. high-flyer match looks like, unlike the Storm vs. RVD match earlier.
Backstage: Lewie was shown preparing for his Gut Check evaluation up next.
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[Q6] Backstage: Kurt Angle was shown talking about the importance of his match against Jeff Hardy tonight to determine who advances to the Final Four. Angle hyped his credentials and said he cant let Hardy beat him tonight. Angle vowed to win the World Title at Bound for Glory.
Impact Zone: JB was in the ring with Taz, Bruce Prichard, and Al Snow. After formally introducing each judge, JB welcomed out Kris Lewie for his evaluation. Lewie came to the ring and JB asked him if he gave his best last week. Lewie nervously said he gets better every week. JB the formal Gut Check intro before asking Taz for his thoughts. Taz said he respects anyone who tries to make a career as a pro wrestler and comes out on national television to compete, but, quite frankly, Impact Wrestling is above his head. So, its a no. Prichard spoke next. He said he doesnt like JBs Gut Check intro, then did his own rendition that drew silence. Prichard talked about Lewie having a great story, but said Lewie needs to wake up from the dream because this business is not for him. TNA cut to a shot of his wife and child ringside. JB said thats two nos, so his Gut Check is over.
Suddenly, Joey Ryan was heard on a megaphone yelling at the judges. Ryan, on the front row, cut a promo on Al Snow, calling him a corporate stooge. Snow and Ryan had an exchange, then Ryan grabbed a cup from a ringside fan and threw a liquid in Snows face. Prichard held Snow back as Snow tried to hop the guardrail, then Snow broke through the guardrail and chased after Joey Ryan while Prichard jogged after him.
Up next: Angle vs. Hardy in the main event.
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Backstage: Joseph Park is back. Park was shown addressing Hulk Hogan and Sting in the GM office. He said Aces & Eights has violated several laws and he thinks he might be able to get them on racketeering. Park wanted to be allowed to investigate the group and determine what theyre up to. Sting, going back several weeks ago, told Park to kayfab this conversation.
Ringside: MMA fighters were shown ringside promoting Bellator.
[Q7] Impact Zone: Jeff Hardy came out first for the TV main event for a must-win match, according to Tenay, who also noted Hardy faces Samoa Joe next week on Impact. The other match remaining after tonight is RVD vs. Bully Ray, who has not appeared on the show yet. Once Hardy and Angle settled into the ring, JB handled formal ring intros for tonights main event. Of note, JB slipped in a plug that Wranglers Jeans is sponsoring the main event.
4 KURT ANGLE vs. JEFF HARDY BFG Series match
Angle started things off with mat-based submissions trying to get a quick ten points, but Hardy cut him off with high-flying. Hardy corkscrewed Angle to the floor, then landed a double-foot dropkick through the ropes. Hardy followed with a flying splash on the outside. Back in the ring, Angle cut off Hardy to slow down the pace leading to break.
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Back live, Hardy unloaded on Angle with a series of high-flying moves, but could only score a two count. Hardy teased the Twist of Fate, but Angle blocked and nailed a German Suplex. He wasnt done, though, and ripped off two more. Angle then stalked Hardy for the Angle Slam, but Hardy easily escaped and hit the Twist of Fate. Hardy covered Angle, but Angle escaped just before three, stunning Hardy. Hardy came back with Whisper in the Wind and scored a near, near, nearfall.
At 9:00, Hardy measured Angle for a clothesline, but Angle belly-to-belly suplexed him, then dropped the straps. Angle wanted the Angle Slam and connected this time. He covered, but Hardy kicked out of Angles finisher, going tit-for-tat. Angle then teased the Anklelock, but Hardy countered into a pin for a two count. Hardy then hit a second Twist of Fate before climbing up top. Hardy wanted the Swanton Bomb, and he connected. Hardy covered, but Angle popped his shoulder just before three again. The pro-Hardy crowd shrieked, thinking Hardy got the win
[Q8] Hardy went back to the well, but Angle cut him off up-top. Hardy blocked Angle, though, and shoved him down to the mat. Hardy followed with a second Swanton Bomb and this one was good for the pin and the win as the Impact Zone went nuts for Hardy. Post-match: Angle sold with tears, realizing his journey back to the World Title was over. Hardy sold the effects of the match before TNA replayed the high points from the match. Back live, Angle was shown looking down at the mat contemplating his future.
WINNER: Hardy at 11:16 to earn 7 BFG Series points. This was the best piece of television TNA has produced in a while with a hot crowd, great wrestling action, announcers having something compelling to invest in, and the thrill of victory and agony of defeat on full-display.
Impact Zone: After Angle cleared out, JB entered the ring to introduce the Final Five of the BFG Series. JB introduced Hardy, who was still selling in the ring, then James Storm, Samoa Joe, RVD, and Bully Ray. JB announced that next week, one of these five will be eliminated when the final two BFG Series matches occur. JB noted Storm has already guaranteed a spot in the Final Four, then he plugged Ray vs. RVD and Hardy vs. Joe in the final two matches next week. Fireworks shot off as Bully and RVD got in each others faces to promote their match next week. Tenay said its high-stakes and high-pressure next week on Impact.
Backstage: Austin Aries was shown walking down the hallway. Hes up next to see what Aces & Eights has in-store for him.
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Impact Zone: Back live, Austin Ariess music played to bring out the TNA Champ for the second time tonight. Aries marched to the ring with possession of his title belt, then quickly ripped off his suit jacket and entered the ring with purpose to call out Aces & Eights for a fight. Aries paced the ring awaiting a response, but no sign of the group. And, like at the top of the show, Hogans music answered instead. After a pause, Hogan emerged on-stage, followed by Sting, Storm, Bully Ray, and other top stars. Hogan called out Aces & Eights for a blood bath, which Aries echoed from inside the ring.
A few members emerged through the back entrance of the Impact Zone and Aries called out the ugly one. Hogan and Co. slowly made their way down the entrance ramp to back up Aries before Hogan implored Aces & Eights to send their finest into the ring to fight Aries. One dude entered through the guardrail for an Aries vs. faceless man fight. The faceless man landed a right hand, but Aries tackled him. Then, Aces & Eights hit the ring, so the TNA roster hit the ring to start a brawl. After everyone cleared out of the ring, Aries dropkicked the faceless man.
Suddenly, a random man entered the ring with his face exposed. The random man put a cover over his face, then popped Aries in the head with an illegal object. The man left as Ray chased him away. Ray shouted, flapjack, as Aries remained KOed ringside. There was a commotion off-camera as the fight apparently continued ringside, but the camera stayed in the ring. The scattershot filming of this segment concluded with Aries KOed in the ring as Ray sold concern, Sting paced around, Storm paced around, and Hogan remained standing ringside.
Devon, whose contract with TNA Wrestling is reportedly set to expire this week, suggested on Twitter Wednesday evening that he's parting ways with the organization effective immediately.
The TNA Television Champion wrote, "I would like to thank the tna fans for making the last seven years fun . im sure we will see each other again down the road real soon.
"im ready to see where god bring me to next. i cant wait . i see big thing on the way
"o and HELL NO IM NOT RETIRING."
It would appear that his departure is due to both parties being unable to reach an agreement for a new contract. He re-tweeted a message stating, "I'll say this you boys deserve what ever you're asking for plus 25%."
Bully Ray, whose contract will also expire this week, suggested on Twitter that he will part ways with the organization in October at Bound For Glory, which takes place in Phoenix, Arizona.
"Dont mattah where ya start..mattahs where ya finish. See ya in Phoenix!! STRONGEST THE LONGEST. #BULLYNATION" he wrote. [/quote]
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
Ik ben een man en woon in Dworp (Belgie) en mijn beroep is .
Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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Devon, whose contract with TNA Wrestling is reportedly set to expire this week, suggested on Twitter Wednesday evening that he's parting ways with the organization effective immediately.
