Byron Saxton excitedly reminds everyone that tonight is the culmination of the Gold Rush Tournament, with Seth Rollins against Jinder Mahal in the finals to determine the first NXT champion.
Jason Jordan and Mike Dalton come out for a re-match of a few weeks ago when Dalton beat Camacho out of nowhere.
JASON JORDAN & MIKE DALTON vs. HUNICO & CAMACHO Tag Team match
Dalton and Camacho start, and Dalton and Jordan immediate double-team him. Jordan keeps Camacho on the mat with power, but Camacho responds with a big spinebuster. Jordan gets isolated by Hunico and Camacho. Hunico shows surprising strength for his size, lifting Jordan off the mat with a pumphandle hold and body-slamming him. Jordan finally tags in Dalton, who takes Hunico down with speed. Dalton with a really amazing move, reversing a flapjack into a huracanrana into a roll-through into a cover for a nearfall. The ref gets distracted by Jordan, letting Hunico land a brainbuster for the win, as Camacho keeps Jordan from breaking up the tag.
WINNERS: Hunico & Camacho in 4:06. All we saw of Mike Dalton before was him getting beat up and rolling up Camacho for the win; this time, he had a few minutes to shine, and he made excellent use of those minutes. He really seems like he has excellent potential for in-ring excitement, and I look forward to seeing more of him on NXT.
The Usos come out, and Jimmy reminds viewers of their loss to The Ascension and subsequent beat down last week. The Ascension take advantage of their dark-arena entrance to sneak up behind The Usos and ambush them. They handily destroy The Usos, including a sick tag team where OBrien lands a chop block while Cameron hits a spinning heel kick at the same time, they do it to both Uso brothers. That was pretty unique for a beat down, between using the entrance as an advantage, and not just ganging up and stomping and punching The Usos.
Video package on Alicia Fox, with clips making her sound a bit heelish.
Video package on Antonio Cesaro.
Raw Rebound.
2 VIC DONOVAN vs. BIG E. LANGSTON
Langston just demolishes Donovan, finishing him with a sort of cutter from a body slam position, if a cutter involved holding the waist instead of the neck.
WINNER: Big E. Langston in 0:40. Not much to say, it was a squash.
Video packages on Ryback and John Cena.
They bring out the NXT roster to the ramp for the culmination of the Gold Rush Tournament. JR, William Regal, and Byron Saxton have announcing duties.
Backstage, Briley Pearce interviews Big E. Langston. Langston breaths heavy instead of answering questions, and Pearce slinks away.
Dusty Rhodes comes out, and they have Howard Finkel doing the intro. Rhodes takes the NXT title belt to the ring. Jinder Mahal comes out to boos and jeers from the crowd and NXT roster. Seth Rollins comes out next, to cheers from the crowd and claps from the roster, and they need to back up and give him some space for his flailing entrance. Finkel gives a full, formal ring intro for the championship match. The ref shows both wrestlers the title to further enhance it as a big deal. Rhodes shakes Rollinss hand, but Mahal refuses the handshake and acts like he is should be declared champion now.
SETH ROLLINS vs. JINDER MAHAL Gold Rush Tournament Final match
Rollins quickly takes down Mahal in an early lock-up, and then repeats it. Mahal needs a rope break to get away, and uses it to sucker punch Rollins and take control. Rollins quickly turns it away again. Rollins continues to outwit and out wrestle Mahal, until Mahal trips him on the apron, then throws him from the apron to the ramp.
It isnt good for the win, and Mahal starts to look frustrated.
Video package on C.M. Punk.
Mahal is controlling Rollins with a hold out of the break. Rollins tries to rally, but Mahal blocks a suplex and continues his attack. The crowd and the roster members on the ramp are hungry for Rollins to make a comeback, but he continues to absorb abuse. Mahal cuts off another rally with a high knee. Mahal wants the Camel Clutch, but Rollins gets to the ropes before it is locked in. Rollins looks half dead, but a surprise enziguri gets him some space. Rhodes looks appreciate on the outside.
Rollins is finally able to get some traction, and he moves faster and faster as he does more damage. Mahal misses a high knee in the corner and falls over the ropes to the ringside. Rollins to the top and he lands a big crossbody to Mahal on the outside. Rollins rolls Mahal into the ring and goes to the top, but Mahal crotches him. Mahal with a superplex and they are both down.
Video package on Layla.
Rollins and Mahal are just getting to their feet from the break. They trade bombs as JR reminds us that Rollinss back may be hurt and Mahals knee looks like it is in pain. Rollins kicks out of a tilt-a-whirl side slam, but Mahal is slow to get up too. Rollins with a Pele kick and a knee drop to the back of Mahals head from the top rope gets two-and-seven-eighths. They are both slow to recover, and everything Rollins does takes a lot out of him, too. Mahal dodges a corkscrew moonsault and stalks Rollins. Rollins barely kicks out of a full nelson slam. Mahal sets up the Camel Clutch, but Rollins gets the ropes. Mahal re-applies it, but Rollins rolls him up instead. Rollins manages to pick Mahal off the mat and powerbomb him into the turnbuckle, and he follows with the Blackout for the win.
WINNER: Seth Rollins in 15:31. That was a beyond emotional win. Rollins put up a great fight, appearing to be the underdog against the odds, but never looking so weak that his win was a fluke. Easily the best match Mahal has ever been in. The last time WWE built up to a title match with this level of seriousness and made it seem like the title was this important was John Cena and C.M. Punk at Money in the Bank last year. Despite knowing who was winning from various reports, I was incredibly emotionally invested in this match, dying to see the rookie Rollins defeat the larger veteran Mahal. This match also proved that Rollins can easily put together long-form matches. This match felt like such a big deal, from the video package last week involving major Superstars, the roster being on the ramp to watch, Howard Finkels formal introduction, the presentation of the belt by the ref everything about it was picture perfect to make you feel like Seth Rollins just won the most important prize in professional wrestling.
Post-match, Rollins breaks down in emotion and the crowd is going nuts. Mahal can barely roll out of the ring, and even Dusty Rhodes looks amazed. Rollins and Rhodes hug in the ring and Rhodes raises his hand in victory. The face Superstars from the ramp rush the ring and hold Rollins up on their shoulders. He jumps the railing and celebrates with the crowd.
TNA Knockout Saritais rumored to be battling some issues with her CMLL contract.
As we announced earlier, She is scheduled to for a two month excursion to Japan
for womens promotion STARDOM. According to reports from The Wrestling Observer,
CMLL officials are fuming mad that Sarita accepted the bookings without the
consent of the promotion. CMLL currently has a working relationship with female
promotion REINA in Japan. The situation now officially puts a CMLL signed
wrestler working for their partners competition.
Sarita has appeared at a
few STARDOM shows in March. She also celebrated her 10th anniversary in the
wrestling business at one of the shows in Japan. According to the observer
report, CMLL has continuously mis-advertised Sarita as appearing at events with
full knowledge that she will not be able to in an attempt to damage her
reputation in Mexico. The report also alleges that CMLL may plan on forcing
Sarita to sit out her remaining appearance dates on her contract without
allowing her to make any appearances in Mexico as CMLL officials have full
control of her work visa status.
Sarita has informed fans of her current
appearances through her Facebook page. After
CMLL continued to falsely advertise her for shows, she wrote Thursday, "Just
letting you all know that I'm still in Japan and will not be wrestling in
Guadalajara in the upcoming weeks. Sorry for the confusion."
Why Christian is Absent from TV, New Feud Planned Posted by Steve Carrier on 09/05/2012 at 08:35 AM
- There is speculation about Christian's WWE status after he hasn't appeared on RAW and SmackDown in a few weeks. Christian was scheduled to feud with United States Champion Antonio Cesaro but word is that WWE officials want to keep Christian off TV until after TNA's Bound For Glory pay-per-view in October.
Christian is scheduled to appear during Bound For Glory weekend and induct Sting into TNA's Hall of Fame. This is part of the deal between WWE and TNA that allowed Ric Flair to appear at the WWE Hall of Fame earlier this year.
While there is no heat on Christian because he didn't choose to appear for TNA, WWE officials don't want him appearing for them while he's in the middle of a title feud on their programming. Expect him to feud with Cesaro later this year unless things change.
We noted the other night that WWE NXT Champion Seth Rollins responded to a line
from The Miz on RAW where he said Cody Rhodes was the future of WWE. Rollins
stated that he was the future, not Rhodes. Cody issued the following video
response and says he is open to wrestling Rollins at the September 14th NXT live event:
Several WWE Stars Officially Added To NXT Roster Posted by Steve Carrier on 09/04/2012 at 05:54 PM
WWE's NXT promotion is not just limited to developmental talent as wrestlers on the main roster regularly appear on their internationally distributed program taped at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. WWE.com has revised the promotion's official roster of Superstars appearing on the program: Aksana, Alex Riley, Antonio Cesaro, Camacho, Derrick Bateman, Drew McIntyre, Hunico, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jinder Mahal, Johnny Curtis, Justin Gabriel, Kaitlyn, Michael McGillicutty, Natalya, Percy Watson, Tamina Snuka and Tyson Kidd.
The Miz Gets Jumped After Raw Goes Off The Air Posted by Steve Carrier on 09/03/2012 at 11:58 PM
After tonight's episode of Raw went off the air, Punk came out to the ring and feigned rapping. Punk spoke about how he was supposed to face John Cena, but Cena was in no condition to wrestle. Cena came out and attacked Punk. Alberto Del Rio came out to make the save, however Sheamus then ran out, followed by Dolph Ziggler and Antonio Cesaro.
CM Punk was running to the back as Randy Orton came out to help Sheamus and Cena beat up the heels. The heels saw The Miz, grabbed him, and threw him inside the ring. Cena, Shamus and Orton surrounded him. All of the babyfaces hit their finishers on Miz to close the show
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.
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