There was an apparent knee or leg injury to Mark Henry at last night's WWE live
event in Norfolk, Virginia. Henry was wrestling Kane and lost when he used a
steel chair to get disqualified. During the match, the referee gave the "X"
signal to the back and pointed to Henry's knee a few times. They quickly went to
the DQ steel chair finish and that was it. Henry limped back after the match.
- It was reported in this week's issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that
Maria Kanellis, who appeared for WWE from 2004 to 2010, was among the former
Divas contacted by organization officials to return. The possibility of a
comeback, however, fell through when some unspecified female talent learned of
WWE's interest in Kanellis, causing management to shelf the idea.
In
2011 and 2012, Kanellis hosted an online show for AfterBuzzTV.com discussing Raw
events, which was most notable for her cryptic remarks regarding the personal
lives of Kelly Kelly and The Bella Twins. Regarding the report and past remarks,
she tweeted Thursday, "As for the other rumors: I have respect for all Divas
including the Bellas and Barbie now. What's past is past.
#oneloveonelifeladyfirst."
- As noted, the new WWE head writer is former soap opera writer David Kreizman.
WWE is looking to hire more former soap opera writers, according to
PWInsider.com.
Former WWE writer Brian Gewirtz, who writes most of The
Rock's material, has also been stepping up on the creative side. There is still
no real push for Paul Heyman to join the creative team, although he does work
with various wrestlers who seek his advice.
Show starts off with MizTV. Miz has Orton and Sheamus as guests on the show. Sheamus goes on talking about how they need a new partner to take Rybacks place in the six man tag match at Wrestlemania. Big Show makes his way out to the ring and wants in. Booker T schedules a six man tag main event for them tonight to see if they can co-exist with Big Show.
Match #1 Mark Henry vs. Zack Ryder
Henry beats down Ryder for the majority of the short match. Worlds Strongest Slam.
Winner: Mark Henry
After the match Henry continues with the onslaught until Ryback comes out. They stare down and RybackclotheslinesHenry.
Backstage Booker T seems a little angry that Teddy helped Vickie make Ryback/Henry on Raw.
Match #2 Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston
Ziggler goes in early but gets taken out by some Kofi chops and strikes. Kofi hits the Boom Drop right away. Big E fakes interference and Dolph hits a dropkick. Kofi manages to head to the top but Dolph catches the rope and Kofi falls. Another dropkick from Ziggler. Headlock from Ziggler. Dolph goes for a shoulder charge in the corner but misses. Kofi with the crossbody for a two count. Ziggler locks in the sleeper. SOS from Kofi but Ziggler grabs the rope right before the 3 count. Kofi takes out Big E on the outside but Ziggler hits him with a Fame-Asser and gets him back in the ring for the Zig Zag for the cover.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
After the match Big E brutalizes Kofi.
Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter in the ring. Zeb goes on about breaking Ricardos ankle on Raw. Jericho makes his way out.
Match #3 Chris Jericho vs. Jack Swagger
Fight goes outside the ring early but as it goes in Swagger takes control. Shoulder block from Swagger. Jericho with a dropkick for 2. Swagger catches Jericho in mid air and tosses him towards the turnbuckle. Jericho fights back but Swagger sets him up on the top rope. Jericho reverses the suplex attempt and knocks Swagger off the ropes. Flying crossbody from Y2J. Swagger goes back on the offense with strikes for a bit before Jericho starts getting fired up. Ten punch in the corner. Swagger with the ankle lock on Jericho, who flips Swagger out of the ring. Fandango interrupts the match and distracts Jericho. Swagger hits a spinebuster-like move. Jericho almost locks in the walls but Swagger gets out. Jericho goes for the Lionsault but Fandango kicks him in the head. Swagger bomb for the win.
Winner: Jack Swagger
After the match Fandango attacks Jericho.
Match #4 Damien Sandow & Cody Rhodes vs. Tensai & Brodus Clay
Tensai starts off in control and tags in Brodus. Bigclotheslinesfrom Brodus to both of Rhodes Scholars. Big splash in the corner to Rhodes. Bella Twins get on the apron and Naomi attack them Huge brawl starts up between both tag teams and the pairs of divas.
No contest.
Match #5 The Miz vs. Antonio Cesaro
Wade Barrett on commentary for this. Uppercuts from Cesaro. Cesaro in control for a good portion of the match. Miz gets a comeback going and locks in the figure four leglock, forcing Cesaro to tap out.
Winner: The Miz
Main Event 3MB vs. Randy Orton, Big show & Sheamus
Team Sheamus beats up on Jinder Mahal in the early going. Pure domination from the good guys and they seem to be getting along. Drew Mac in against Big Show. Orton beats up on Slater but Slater manages to take control. Slater with stomps and strikes to Randy. Tag in to McIntyre. Big Show gets in and spears Jinder. Sheamus with a blind tag after McIntyre gets punched out. Sheamus with the Brogue Kick to Jinder for the win.
Winner: Sheamus, Orton & Big Show
Big Show seems a little irritated and confronts Sheamus. As theyre about to brawl, The Shield come out and Show/Sheamus set aside their differences as The Shield retreat.
- Kane recently spoke with NorfolkNavyFlagship.com to promote WrestleMania. Here are some highlights:
JM: With the unfortunate passing of Paul Bearer, would you like to share how he impacted your career?
K: He was an integral part of my early years as Kane. Without Paul Bearer, there wouldnt have been a Kane, because he was such an important part of that story. Also, we traveled together for a few years, so it was a loss on a personal level for me as well. He came back and managed me in 2010 when I was World Champion, which was really cool again against The Undertaker. Just like everyone else, I was a big fan of Paul Bearer and Percy Pringle, and all of the other names that he went by. It was a tough loss for everybody. We went to the viewing and what was really amazing was there were flowers there from all over the country really, all over the world. It was nice to see an outpouring of affection from fans all over the place.
JM: Youve been in the WWE for nearly 18 years now. What do you attribute to your longevity?
K: Well, I work hard and I show up. Ive been very fortunate that I havent gotten injured a bunch. I try to take care of myself. I think, too, my size gives me an advantage in some ways. Im not always the guy getting knocked down a whole lot. My body probably hasnt been punished as much as the other guys have been. I think its because I show up everyday and I try to do my best give everything I have.
JM: Youre currently one half of the WWE Tag-Team Champions and youve had various tag-team partners throughout the years. How would you compare your current partner (Daniel Bryan) to other partners in your past?
K: Well, hes different thats for sure. Whats cool about Daniel Bryan is that I have now been able to do something that Ive never been able to do before. Kane has always been sort of a dark character. With Daniel Bryan, weve been able to add a lot more lightheartedness, some humor and a lot of comedy. It works even better because its such a contrast from what Ive normally done in the past. Hes completely different than any tag-team partner Ive ever had. Hes a pain a monumental pain to get along with. Its like the odd couple, and somehow, Ive become the voice of sanity. I dont know how thats happened hell do that to you.
JM: WrestleMania 29 is coming up (April 7, live on Pay-Per-View) and we know that The Rock will be defending his WWE Championship against John Cena in a rematch from the main event of WrestleMania 28. Do you have a prediction for which way this match will go?
K: I dont, and who knows John Cena made the mistake last year at the last stage of their match when he went to do Rocks Peoples Elbow and it cost him the match. Im not saying that John Cena would take The Rock lightly, but I think this year hell be even more serious about it. I think The Rock is going to be in for more than he may have bargained for.
- We noted before how Jenn Sterger, who was in the news in 2010
for the Brett Favre sexting scandal, attended the recent WWE Divas tryout at
NXT. It sounds like she was one of 5 Divas signed. Here is a pic of her, on the
right, and fellow Divas prospect CJ Perry with a mention about WrestleMania:
There has been a debate on here over TNA
Knockout Madison Rayne and her future in the wrestling business. Many have
assumed that she would be retiring after having her child, but this might not be
the case. Madison sent out the following;
"Wow! You guys have rly humbled
me with all your kind words
thank you! BUT no more "thx 4 the memories" tweets! I'm not done here )
<3"
The
X-Division is evolving! New Rules Announced! 230lb Weight Limit!
All
X-Division championship matches will now be held under triple threat rules. The
champion will have two challengers at the same time and has a thirty-three
percent chance of retaining the title and runs the risk of losing the title
without being pinned. The high-stakes title match has consequences for the
challengers as well. The wrestler pinned in the X-Division championship match is
eliminated from a future title match while the wrestler who isnt involved in
the decision gets to compete in the next X-Division title match. So where will
the next contender come from?
New contenders will be also decided via a
Triple Threat match. Fresh faces, former champions or recently eliminated
contenders all will battle with one winner advancing into the next X-Division
title match.
Videos:
World Champion Bully Ray reveals The Hoax and the Rise of The Aces and
Eights
On
Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV, World Heavyweight Champion
Bully Ray revealed how he fooled the entire wrestling world with the rise of the
Aces and Eights! You can watch the videos on YouTube in their entirety - a look
back at how it all began and how Bully Ray ultimately became the world
champion! PART
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TNA Impact Wrestling Results Chicago, Illinois (Sears Centre) March 21, 2013 Commentators: Mike Tenay, Taz, & Todd Keneley Report by: Josh Boutwell of Wrestleview.com
Week two from Chi-Town kicks off with Bully Ray talking about the swerve of him behind Aces & Eights. He says that he knows everyone is still trying to figure out how he did it and he says hes going to tell us how he did it. He says its like when a magician shows an audience how the trick was done and the audience feels like a fool for buying into the trick. He says that it took 9 months for the plan to come together and footage of Aces & Eights jumping Jeff Hardy during the BFG Series Semifinals. Bully says that was Plan A and things didnt go together as perfectly as they hoped (Hardy still won) but that is when he put Plan B into effect. Footage of all of the stuff between Brooke & Ray are shown and he says that plan did something that not even he thought that he could pull off. He says he destroyed friendships, peoples trust, and the Hogan family. Ray says Brooke & Hulk have never been as low as they are right now, and he doesnt care what he had to do to Sting to get what he wanted. Footage of all the drama between he and Sting and Hogan getting pissed at Sting is shown. Ray says tonight hell walk us through every step of his plan.
In the arena the commentators discuss the show tonight and then Hogans music interrupts them. Hulk comes down to the ring with the aid of a crutch. A massive Hogan chant starts and he says that everyone knows hes been around a long time and hes been through hell & back with his fans, but hes never had the wool pulled over his head quite like he did with Bully Ray. He says that not only did Aces & Eights fool all the fans but they also fooled himself, his family, Sting, and everyone else in TNA. He says that when he thinks about the massacre that Aces & Eights did to the TNA guys last week it made him realize that this thing is a monster and its not just a battle, its a war. Another Hogan chant breaks out and he says out of all the men that were left lying in the ring last week, the four guys that LED the charge are the warriors of TNA. He says he loves those guys and respects them and that they lead the rest of the roster in the back. Hogan asks for the fans to show these four men respect as he brings them to the ring. Samoa Joe, Magnus, Jeff Hardy, & Kurt Angle walk down to the ring.
As they come to the ring footage of the brawl between TNA & Aces is shown. Hogan says the reason hes brought them out here is that he needs them to put Aces & Eight out and he needs the World Title back with TNA. A big Joe chant starts and then Hogan turns to Hardy and says that he needs to know if Jeff is still up for his rematch after the attack with the hammer at Lockdown. Hardy says Bully Ray stole his title and he NEEDS it back. Hardy says hes ready and so are the other 3 guys in the ring so just in case hes not ready he suggests a Fatal 4-Way to name a new #1 Contender with he, Joe, Angle, & Magnus. Hogan says the last time he picked a #1 Contender he made one of the biggest mistakes of his life so he loves the idea of letting the best man in the ring becoming the #1 Contender. Hogan officially makes the match for later tonight.
More of Bully Rays plan is next. Ray says Plan A was simple, win the BFG Series, and then win the World Title. He says the first night of the BFG Series was the first night Aces & Eights showed up and jumped Sting. Footage of the attack on Sting is shown as Ray talks. He says Aces & Eights were created by shock & awe and complete anarchy. He says every single dead mans hand was dealt by him. He says that every week the question was who is behind Aces & Eights and all it took was one simple suggestion to Bobby Roode and he ran with it. Footage of Roode accusing Storm and all the drama surrounding that is shown with Ray pointing out how they made every effort to make it look like it was Storm while Ray was racking up BFG Series points. His win at Hardcore Justice in the 4-Way Tables Match is shown with them even making it seem like Aces TRIED to help Storm. He says after they were done with Storm they had no problem taking him out. Ray says all Storm had to do was pick Ray at No Surrender and he played right into it. Footage of Storm picking Ray as his opponent at No Surrender is shown (Storm was the #1 Seed in the Semifinals so he got to choose his opponent) with Storm saying that last year Bully ending his hopes of winning the BFG Series so now he was going to end Rays. Ray says he called Roode and stirred up by asking him how he was going to let Storm Main Event BFG instead of Roode. He says that made Roode go crazy which leads to Roode attacking Storm during the Semifinals and costing him the match. Ray says that night Hulk was just a little smarter than them and locked the rest of Aces & Eights out before they could end Hardy. He says that Jeff was a lot tougher than he thought and he beat Ray. He says he came up with a new plan after that and Hulk brought it right to him.
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TNA World Tag Team Championships Super Mex Hernandez & Mexican Warrior Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode & Austin Aries) (c)
Hernandez & Chavo were supposed to get their shot last week but Aces & Eights put a stop to that before it could begin. Chavo and Roode will kick this one off. They lockup and Roode gets Chavo in a Waistlock but Chavo counters with a modified armdrag and he holds onto the arm with an armlock. Roode rolls through and reverses it and then transitions into a hammerlock. Chavo rolls through as well and counters into a wristlock but Roode just simply punches him in the head. Chavo answers with a European Uppercut but Roode cuts him off with a kick to the gut. Roode whips Chavo into the ropes and attempts a clothesline but Chavo ducks and then catches Roode with a Spinning Head Scissors Takeover! Chavo tosses Roode into the corner and lays into him with rights and lefts before tagging in Super Mex. Chavo hits a Scoop Slam and then Hernandez Scoop Slams Chavo on top of Roode before hitting a Splash on Roode! 1 2 NO Roode kicks out! Hernandez picks Roode back up but Roode sticks his knee in the gut of Hernandez. Roode tosses Hernandez into the waiting boot of Aries in the Heels corner. Aries tags in and they take turns beating on Hernandez. Aries hits a Slingshot Back Elbow over the top onto Hernandez in the corner and then Roode rakes Hernandezs eyes. Aries puts the boots to him and then boxes his ears as an Austin Aries chant starts up. Aries lights Hernandez up with a chop and then tags Roode back in. Roode puts the boots to Hernandez as Aries hooks his leg. The Dirty Heels attempt a Double Suplex but Hernandez blocks it and hits one on the Heels! Chavo tags back in and hits Dropkicks on both of them sending them retreating to the floor.
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Back from the commercial break Roode tosses Chavo into the ring but Aries tosses him right back out and Roode slams him into the ring steps. Roode holds Chavo as Aries dives off the top with the Flying Savage Axe Handle! Aries tosses Chavo back into the ring and gets a series of nearfalls, but as he put his feet on the ropes Earl Hebner caught him. Chavo tries to get a tag but Aries cuts him off and locks him in a Front Facelock. Chavo hits Aries with a couple of right hands and then bounces off the ropes only to eat a Running Knee from Aries. Aries then holds Chavo down and tags Roode back in. Roode hits a Back Suplex for another nearfall and then puts Chavo in a side headlock. Roode then attempts to whip Chavo into the corner but Chavo reverses it and goes for a Monkey Flip! Roode blocks it and places Chavo up on the top rope. Roode swings at Chavo but he blocks it and connects with a right hand of his own sending Roode reeling. Chavo then goes old school as he hits the Tornado DDT on Roode! Both men are down now. Chavo reaches up and tags Hernandez back in as Roode tags in Aries! Hernandez with the Get Off Me on Aries and then he connects with a series of Palm Thrusts to both Heels. Hernandez lifts Aries up and tosses him up in the air with a Gorilla Press Slam! Hernandez charges at Roode but he backdrops Hernandez over the top. Hernandez lands on the apron and then nails Roode with a shoulder block through the ropes. Super Mex then walks up the ramp and dives over the top onto both members of the Heels with the Super Mex Dive! Hernandez grabs Aries and sets up for the Border Toss but Roode kicks him and then attempts an Irish Whip. Hernandez reverses it and goes for a backdrop but Roode kicks him and then lays into him with chops. Roode hits the ropes but eats the Get Off Me from Mex! Hernandez then goes for a Splash on Aries in the corner but Aries catches him with an elbow and then climbs up top. Aries dives off with a Flying Cross Body but Hernandez catches him in midair and Chavo tags himself in as Hernandez lifts Aries up in the air for a Powerbomb! Chavo climbs up top as it looks like they may be going for a Powerbomb/Frog Splash combo, but Aries hurricanranas Hernandez over the top rope to the floor! As they went over the top Hernandezs neck actually got caught up in the bottom rope but it doesnt seem like he was injured. Aries then hits Chavo with a shoulder block through the ropes on the apron and slingshots himself over Chavo back into the ring. Aries goes for the Brainbuster but Chavo counters into the Three Amigos! A big Eddie chant starts as Chavo climbs up top for the Frog Splash! Kazarian runs down the ramp and distracts the referee as Daniels comes from nowhere and knocks Chavo off the top! Aries rolls him up, 1 2 3!
Winners & STILL Tag Champs: Dirty Heels via pinfall (rollup)
Tenay says that he heard Daniels & Kazarian complaining all day that they should have been in this match. Bad Influence jumps Dirty Heels as theyre celebrating the win! They taunt the champs with the belts and then leave them lying.
A video package highlighting the X-Division is shown with some of the most insane matches and spots in the history of the X-Division. The graphic announces that all X-Division Title Matches will be 3-Way Dances starting tonight. Theyre calling this the X-Division Evolution and the graphic says this will usher in the Next Generation.
In the back Kenny King is watching the same montage that we were and he says that he should be mad about that, he should be downright pissed off, but that kind of thing has been happening to him his whole life. He says back when he was a kid playing football they would tell him he had to play with the older kids because he hits too hard. He says that if TNA wants to be that way then so be it and if they want to put him in the ring with 2 dudes every week all theyre doing is setting up 2 funerals. He says it doesnt matter how many they send at him and having to face 2 guys everytime will just make him shine that much brighter. King says he might need a little bit more energy for this one and then holds up a 5-Hour Energy bottle, oh my goodness I dont think Ive ever seen a more shameless plug in my life.
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TNA X-Division Championship Triple Threat Match Kenny King (c) vs. Zema Ion vs. The Playa from the Himalayas Sonjay Dutt
King successfully defended the X-Division Title in a 3-Way at Lockdown against Christian York & Zema Ion. Todd speaks some more on the new rules in the X-Division and says that if a challenger is pinned or submitted in an X-Division Title Match then that challenger is out of the title picture for the time being, but if a challenger is NOT pinned or submitted then he will move into the next title match as well. We havent seen Sonjay in some time. At the bell Zema kicks Kenny and then puts Sonjay in a side headlock. Sonjay shoves Zema into a shoulder block from Kenny and then King hits the ropes. Zema drops down and King leaps over him and Sonjay then leaps over King. King holds onto the ropes and Zema puts Sonjay in a Full Nelson from behind. King tries to swing at Sonjay but he kicks King and then breaks the hold and charge at King. King lifts Sonjay up into the air and tosses him at Zema. Sonjay catches Zema with a Spinning Head Scissors but then eats a boot from King. King whips Sonjay into the corner and charges at him but Sonjay gets his boot up. Zema charges at both but King kicks him. Sonjay climbs up top and then dives off Kings shoulder into a Somersault Senton on Zema! King charges at Sonjay but he moves and King runs right into Zema. Sonjay then hits a Double Rana on both King & Zema at the same time sending them out to the floor! Sonjay sets up for a dive but King & Zema trip him and then slam him into the guardrail. King grabs Zema and tosses him into the railing as well. King then leaps onto the railing and dives off with a Somersault Plancha onto Zema on the floor! King slams Zema into the apron and then rolls him back into the ring for a nearfall. King whips Zema into he corner and hits a Flying Back Elbow and then puts the boots to him! Sonjay tries to get back in the ring but King knocks him off the apron. King chokes Zema in the corner and then hits a Snap Suplex and floats over into a mount. King nails Zema with a series of right hands and then slams his head repeatedly into the mat. Sonjay climbs back up on the apron but eats a Jawbreaker from King! King turns around and charges at Zema but he nails King with an elbow and then charges back at King. King gets Zema up on his shoulders for the Royal Flush but Zema blocks it with elbow shots. Zema is able to escape the hold and bounces off the ropes only to run into a Spinning Heel King from King! Sonjay springboards back into the ring with a Missile Dropkick on King and then he climbs up top. King shoves Sonjay off the top down to the ramp! Zema grabs King and hits a series of strikes and then bounces off the ropes. King destroys Zema with the Cartwheel Kick! Zema rolls out to the apron and King charges at him but Zema hits him with a shoulder block through the ropes followed by a Slingshot into a Tornado DDT! King rolls out to the floor and Sonjay slingshots into a Somersault Hurricanrana that sends Zema to the floor. Sonjay then springboards out to the outside and into an Asai Moonsault on both King & Zema! Sonjay rolls Zema back into the ring and hits a Scoop Slam. Sonjay climbs up top and sets up for the Moonsault Ghetto Stomp but King climbs up on the apron and grabs his boot. Sonjay kicks him off but it gave Zema enough time to recover and he climbs up with Sonjay! Sonjay hits Zema with a series of elbows knocking him back to the mat. Sonjay then hits the Moonsault Ghetto Stomp! King comes from out of nowhere with a Slingshot Blockbuster on Sonjay! 1 2 3!
Winner & STILL X-Champ: King via pinfall (Springboard Blockbuster)
Earlier today Brooke Hogan is shown arriving but she says she doesnt want to talk about Bully Ray tonight. She says she is here to do business and thats handle business with the Knockouts.
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More of Bully Rays story is shown. He says that when Hogan locked Aces & Eights out Plan B went into effect. He says Hardy went on to BFG and won the World Title so he had to find a new plan. Footage of Bully Ray leading the charge to chase Aces & Eights off the first time they cornered Brooke in the ring. He says Hogan made a fool of himself by employing Joseph Park to try and find out the identity of Aces & Eights. Footage of Ray telling Park to be careful where he sticks his nose and then footage of him kidnapped by Aces. The agreement of the BFG Match where if Aces won they got full access to the Impact Zone is shown and one of the masked guys there Bully says was Devon. He says Hogan turned his back on Devon when he didnt try to renew his contract. Ray says he knew what he was doing by standing up to be the hero to save TNA. Footage of Sting going to bat for Ray as well as Ray trying to get Hogan to shake his hand and have his back is also shown as Ray says he knew he had Hogan when he shook his hand. Ray says they bonded and then a shot of Devon being put through a table at BFG is shown. Ray says he lost at the hands of his own brother and then his fake rage over Devon is what caused Sting to be injured as footage of him chasing Devon to the back while Aces & Eights beat Sting with a hammer is shown. He says he set his sights on the next step of the plan but he got caught (first by Aries catching he & Brooke and then Tara walking in on them together in Brookes office). Ray says he knew exactly how Hulk would react when the beautiful girl brings home the bad boy. He says that the more Hulk said no, the more Brooke said yes. He says that he knew he was in at that point and there was nothing Hogan could do to stop it.
Sting is shown walking into Hulk Hogans office.
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Hulk Hogan & Sting talk in Hogans office but Hulk isnt happy. Sting says this whole thing isnt about the title, its about making things right. Sting says he wants Bully tonight but Hulk says things havent changed since last week. He tells Sting to do what he does best when things get heavy, go sit up in the rafters for a couple of years. He tells Sting to go hide in the shadows because whenever hes around he causes problems so he suggest Sting disappear right now. Sting says it was about apologies last week but now its about revenge and he walks away saying he wants Bully Ray. Hogan says that he isnt the only one.
Footage of the drama between Terrell & Gail Kim is shown.
Taryn Terrell walks down to the ring and she says that she knows that shes on probation and her job is to control the chaos not cause it, but when Gail put her hands on her she had to retaliate. She says now its time for her to accept the consequences and Gail Kim walks down to the ring. Gail says shes so glad that Taryn has finally learned her lesson, the one that all the Knockouts have learned along the way, not to mess with Gail Kim. She says that shes the greatest female wrestler that ever lived and she created the division. She says there would be no Terrell if there were no Kim. She says shes just out to witness what should have happened a long time ago. Gail says that shes going to call Brooke Hogan out here so she can fire Terrell.
Brooke Hogan comes to the ring and she says this was a very tough decision for her to make. She says that she has thought long and hard over it and she loves Taryn, but she has to be fair and terminate her as the Knockouts referee. Gail laughs at her and Brooke says that she seems pretty happy, but she has another bit of news that might make everyone happy. She says that shes officially decided to sign Terrell to the Knockout Roster which means she can get physical with anyone she wants whenever she wants including Gail! Terrell Spears Gail and then chasers her to the back!
Bully Ray walks out from the other side of the arena and approaches Brooke as her back is turned watching Terrell and Gail. Brooke screams at him and then Bully shows her his wedding ring and says till death do us part. Bully says love ya honey as she screams that she hates him.
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More from Bully Ray as he says every good army has great soldiers. He says Aces & Eights is filled with guys that feel they were wronged. He says DOC & Knox became the muscle and he mentions how both Devon & Garett Bischoff actually came to Hulk to help him, but he turned his back to both of them. Footage of Devon & Garett offering their help to Hulk is shown. Ray says that Garett even came to Hulks side when he was trying to get rid of Garetts father, but Hogan still brushed him off like a nobody. Footage of Hogan eliminating Garett from consideration in the TV Title after Devon was released from his contract and the belt was vacated. Garetts face looking at Hulk (which I recall pointing out the way he looked at Hogan seemed a bit menacing at the time for a babyface). Ray says Wes Briscos father & uncle helped trained Hulk but he STILL made him pretty much beg for a job. Ray mentions that they took Mr. Anderson out and footage of him being laid out is shown, but Hulk didnt even bother to go check on him. He says Anderson joining was a no brainer because he had it out for Hogan too. Ray says if youre going to form a gang you have to get some leverage and you turn to your best friend which was Taz. Footage of when Hardy was attacked with the hammer before the UK tour is shown and Ray sarcastically asks who that was before revealing that it was actually him the whole time. Ray says D-Lo has been on the inside for them the whole time and mentions that he was a part of the TNA office giving him access to all of their secrets. Footage of the sit down meeting that Hogan & Dixie had with the agents is shown where D-Lo talks about having dealt with guys like that before and how he suggested they should just Aces & Eights in so they can keep an eye on them. Ray says that Hulk wanted Wes to earn his way into the company so they just used Kurt as footage of Kurt getting Wes is a Gut Check opportunity is shown. Ray reminds us that Wes was the first Gut Check competitor to win a match and that it was Garett that he beat. He says they made sure they had every advantage and takes credit for taking Al Snow out and D-Lo stepping up to be a judge. He says that once his title shot was signed, sealed, and delivered it was his decision to make sure that every member of Aces & Eights had been revealed to the world except just one, himself. He says the only thing left was the final part of the plan and Hogan never saw it coming.
Angle says the 4-Way tonight is the most important match hes had in a year and a half because thats how long its been since he was champion. He says that he wants to prove once again that hes the best wrestler in the world and he wants to be the one that takes down Aces & Eights. He says that starts by winning back the title.
The Blueprint Matt Morgan vs. Joseph Park
Morgan and Park lockup but Morgan just simply tosses Park away. They lockup again and Morgan tosses him into the ropes and taunts him. Park swings at Morgan but he ducks and shoves Park. Morgan offers Park a handshake and then acts like hes going to hit Park causing him to flinch to Morgans delight. He calls Park a joke and shoves him which causes Park to shove him back! Morgan nails Park with a body shot and then kicks him in the head before clubbing him in the back with his forearm. Morgan nails Park with a back elbow and then whips him hard into the ropes before hitting a clothesline to the back. Morgan goes for a Splash in the corner but Park moves and then hits a series of body shots! Park hits the ropes but eats a Spinning Clothesline from Morgan! Morgan gets pissed and grabs Park before laying into him with a headbutt. Morgan rakes his face and then hangs him up in the ropes and stretches him out with a modified Surfboard. Morgan then goes for the Carbon Footprint but Park ducks and Morgan gets caught up crotch first in the ropes! Park bounces Morgan up and down on the top rope and then hits a series of strikes! Park hits a clothesline but Morgan doesnt go down so Park bounces off the ropes with a Shoulder Block! Park climbs up top and dives off with an attempt at the Closing Argument (Diving Splash), but Morgan rolls out of the way and hits the Carbon Footprint! 1 2 3!
Winner: Morgan via pinfall (Carbon Footprint)
A clip of AJs return last week is shown. Tenay will interview AJ next.
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In the back Jeff Hardy and says that he made the challenge tonight so that even if hes not ready tonight someone will have the chance to take the belt back for TNA.
Mike Tenay introduces AJ Styles and the Phenomenal Emo makes his way down to the ring. AJ is wearing a hooded jacket out to the ring and he gets in Tenays face. Tenay says hes known AJ for years and hes called every single one of AJs matches in TNA, and he even considered themselves friends but he has to ask AJ about his actions in recent weeks. He asks AJ what the deal is but AJ just stares at him without saying a word. Tenay asks him about the rumors theyve heard about drug use and alcohol abuse but AJ still just stares at him. Taz interrupts Tenay from the announce table and he says its pretty obvious that Tenay doesnt know how to conduct an interview. Taz says he saw the video of AJ when the cameras went back to his hometown in Mississippi or Louisiana or wherever the hell hes from when he was driving around on his Moped and life is about opportunities and he was talking to Bully Ray. He holds up a jacket that says prospect on it and he say he has a prospect cut for AJ and says he has to work his way up, maybe get the boys some beers or something. He says that hes heard that AJ has been dabbling in alcohol already and says this is about opportunity and he can drop that stinky ass moped hes driving and get a real bike with Aces & Eights.
James Storms music interrupts Tazs horrible sales pitch there (insulting someone isnt the best of recruiting them, Taz) and gets in the ring as AJ is now staring Taz down. Taz says AJ better stop staring at him. Storm asks if this is the new AJ Styles, a guy that cant even turn around a look the man he sucker punched in the face. Storm comments about his hood and says he thinks hes cool now but AJ continues to ignore him. Storm says he can be the new AJ Styles because the old AJ Styles was the type of guy that would tell you what he thought of him to his face. Storm gets in AJs face and says he can be the new AJ but Storm is still the same ole cowboy. Storm says AJ can think about sucker punching him again but when he thinks about it hes going to knock his teeth down his throat and look at him and say sorry bout yo damn luck! Storm gets in AJs face but AJ just blankly stares at him. AJ turns around and walks away without saying a word. Storm screams at him and asks him why hes walking away and he says everybody wants to know why!
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Bullys story continues and he says that Hogan didnt trust him when he caught him with his daughter and when he suspended Ray all he did was drive Brooke deeper into his arms. He says that he knew that he would never want to disappoint Brooke so he used Sting to lure him in. Ray says the wedding was the perfect opportunity to get Hogan where he wanted him and that people ask him why he didnt just reveal himself right then and there, but Bully says every great plan has an endgame. He says that he would never pass up the opportunity to let his boy Taz make an impact. He says that he knows what everyone is thinking, he got his ass kicked in that brawl too but Ray says he took a couple of shots for the team and asks aint ya ever seen Goodfellas before?! He says that everyone has to take a good beating once and awhile and he knew that if he got his ass kicked right in front of Hogans face he would have to trust him. He then shows Ray and Sting facing Aces & Eights and says that it was now Devons turn to take a beating for the team. He talks about the injury that kept him out of the title contention matches but he still manipulated the situation because he got Brooke to convince Hulk that he deserved the shot. He says he played to Hogans biggest weakness, his ego. He talks about Hogan teaming up with he and Sting in the UK and how that played to Hogans ego and that set it up perfectly for them to attack Hogan before the match and then Ray could go rescue Hulk while Sting got beaten in the ring. He says for 9 months he pulled up the biggest con in the history of wrestling.
Main Event TNA World Title #1 Contenders Fatal 4-Way Samoan Submission Machine Samoa Joe vs. Olympic Hero Kurt Angle vs. Charismatic Enigma Jeff Hardy vs. Magnus
Hardy & Magnus pair off while Angle & Joe pair off each in a different corner. Joe slams Angle into the turnbuckles while Magnus puts the boots to Hardy in the opposite corner. Hardy comes back on Magnus with right hands and then Magnus shoves Hardy into a clothesline from Joe! Joe then clotheslines his former tag partner, Magnus, as well! Joe whips Angle into the corner and then lays into him with a Running Back Elbow followed by a Leaping Enziguri! Joe hits a Snapmare Takeover on Angle and then chops his back and follows up with a roundhouse kick followed by a Knee Drop for a nearfall. Hardy and Magnus brawl on the outside. Joe lights Angle up with a chop and then he tosses Angle out to the floor at the feet of Hardy & Magnus as they continue to brawl. Joe dives through the ropes with the Elbow Suicida onto all 3 men! A big TNA chant breaks out as Joe smiles at the carnage he just created.
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Joe and Magnus are now going at it in the ring exchanging right hands. Angle comes in and knocks Joe out of the way and then lays into Magnus with a series of rights. Angle hits the ropes but Magnus drops down and as Angle leaps over him Joe catches him with an Atomic Drop! Magnus then nails Angle with the Mafia Kick followed by the Senton Backsplash from Joe! Magnus covers Angle but Joe pulls him off and nails Magnus with a series of forearms. Joe hits the ropes but Magnus leapfrogs him and runs into a huge Lariat from Magnus! Angle grabs Magnus and attempts to whip him into the ropes, but Magnus reverses it and goes for another Lariat. Angle ducks it but then walks into a High Knee from Magnus! Hardy dives off the top with a Flying Cross Body but Magnus catches him in midair and then lifts him into a Brainbuster! Magnus hits a series of Elbow Drops for a nearfall and then he puts Hardy immediately in a headlock. Joe and Angle are brawling around ringside now. Hardy breaks the hold with a series of elbows but as he tries to get away Magnus slams him to the mat by the hair. Magnus then hits a Running Back Elbow to the back of Hardy as he was hung up in the ropes. Magnus stomps on Hardy as a HUGE We Want Angle-We Want Joe starts up. As Joe tries to climb back in the ring Magnus kicks him repeatedly. Magnus then bounces off the ropes but eats a Running Back Elbow from Joe! Joe headbutts Magnus repeatedly and then hits the ropes but Magnus catches him with the MMD! Magnus grabs Hardy and slams him into the corner and then lays into him with a forearm smash. Magnus whips Hardy into the opposite corner but Hardy floats up into a Spinning Headscissors! Hardy then hits an Atomic Drop followed by a Leg Sweep and then a Leg Drop to the nuts followed by a Sliding Dropkick! Angle runs in but Hardy catches him and hits a Twist of Fate! Joe eats on as well! Hardy then hits a Twist of Fate on Magnus! Hardy climbs up top but Angle quickly leaps up with him! Hardy shoves Angle off but then Magnus shoves Hardy off the top Hardys leg actually gets caught up in the ropes in a painful spot! Angle nails Magnus with an Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex and then he ducks a clothesline from Joe and hits him with a German Suplex! Angle puts Joe in the Ankle Lock! Joe rolls over and kicks Angle off sending him crashing into Magnus! Hardy comes flying out of nowhere with the Swanton Bomb on Joe! 1 2 3!
Winner: Hardy via pinfall (Swanton Bomb)
Replay of the action are shown and then Joe shakes Hardys hand in the ring. Joe points at Hardy and tells him to take care of business.
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Final Impact thoughts on tonights show will be up tomorrow.
QUICK RESULTS 1) TNA Tag Titles: Dirty Heels (c) def. Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Hernandez to retain the titles! 2) TNA X-Division Title 3-Way: Kenny King (c) def. Sonjay Dutt & Zema Ion via pinning Sonjay to retain the title and knock Sonjay out of title contention! 3) Matt Morgan def. Joseph Park 4) TNA Title #1 Contenders Fatal 4-Way: Jeff Hardy def. Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle, & Magnus
Triple H is making more changes behind the scenes in WWE. He has started to do away with word for word scripts and instead is teaching the developmental talents how to work with bullet points.
This allows each talent to learn how to speak as their character and rely more on their own creative ability instead of reading what someone else wrote for them. WWE used to do this with their talent, to allow the talent to build their characters as well as to allow them to grow more naturally.
- In an update on Rey Mysterio possibly leaving WWE soon, word now is that he may be looking to be released and WWE is considering granting it if they can keep merchandise rights. Other sources indicate that WWE really wants him to stay and will be doing everything in their power to keep him.
- As noted, CM Punk has been pulled from the rest of the live
events leading up to WrestleMania 29 so he can heal up and be fresh for the big
match against The Undertaker. Punk is still scheduled for all RAW TV shows and
is still advertised for WWE's European tour the week after WrestleMania.
However, word now is that Punk may not be working most live events here
in the United States once WrestleMania is over, leaving John Cena to once again
be the top draw for RAW live events. Punk not working live events after
WrestleMania is expected to be for the short term.
With Punk taking time
off, there's a feeling that he has helped carry the company for a while now and
WWE needs to protect their investment.
- It's been reported that CM Punk's injury at RAW two weeks ago in the match
with Kane was an arm injury. PWInsider reports that it's either a hip or knee
injury.
As noted, Punk has been downplaying the injury to everyone
that's asked. Punk assured people he won't need time off and will be fine for
WrestleMania 29.
- Matt Striker spoke with 2013 Hall of Famer Booker T on the WWE App during last
night's RAW. Booker talked about how overwhelmed he was to be inducted. Booker
indicates that he's not retired but did say that Harlem Heat, his legendary tag
team with brother Stevie Ray, would be reuniting at the Hall of Fame.
WWE Announces Another Hall of Famer for 2013 Posted by Steve Carrier on 03/18/2013 at 09:51 PM
- WWE announced on tonight's RAW that SmackDown General Manager Booker T will be joining the 2013 Hall of Fame class in just a few weeks from New York City.
Booker will be inducted with Bruno Sammartino, Trish Stratus, Mick Foley, Bob Backlund and Donald Trump this year.
- Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with a look at Brock Lesnar from last week. We also get a look at CM Punk interrupting The Undertaker's tribute to Paul Bearer.
- We go to the ring and out comes John Cena to kick off RAW. The #1 contender talks about how we have 20 days left to pick a side - Cena or The Rock. Cena has a message for all The Rock's fans tonight. Cena points at a sign and says your time is up, our time is now. Cena is met with mostly boos. Cena says he won't make the mistake he did last year by predicting victory but he says he is focused and ready for WrestleMania. The music interrupts and out comes Titus O'Neil and Darren Young. Titus is wearing an afro and what looks like pajamas. Titus says The Primetime Players are also ready for WrestleMania 29. Rufus Pancake Patterson is O'Neil's new character. He says Titus is his nephew. This goes nowhere until Titus brings up Darren looking like Cena. Rufus says Darren should be on the cover of Cocoa Pebbles since Cena is on the front of Fruity Pebbles. Rufus says he would come to the ring but his gout is flaming up. Rufus says Darren would be happy to face Cena. Darren says Cena will be crying and weeping like the loser he is after tonight. They taunt Cena and he gets serious now. Cena challenges Young to step into the ring. Cena says he will show him what it means to be in the main event of WrestleMania. Cena gets ready for a fight and here comes Young and a referee.
Darren Young vs. John Cena
The bell rings and Cena goes to work on Young. Titus pulls Young to safety after Cena unloads. We take a commercial break.
Back from the break and Cena is still in control. Cena hits shoulder blocks and the big slam. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle and the Attitude Adjustment for the win.
Winner: John Cena
- Still to come tonight, The Undertaker will return.
- Michael Cole shows us footage of The Shield interrupting Mark Henry vs. Ryback on SmackDown. We also see Henry beating Ryback up. Ryback is walking backstage as we take another commercial break.
Ryback vs. David Otunga
Back from the commercial and out comes Ryback while David Otunga poses in the ring. Ryback rams Otunga back into the corner and beats him down to start the match.
Otunga tries to fight back but Ryback clotheslines him. Ryback comes back and slams Otunga to the mat. Ryback hits the Meathook clothesline and Shell Shocked for the win.
Winner: Ryback
- After the match, Ryback cuts a promo but out comes Mark Henry. Before he can come down, Teddy Long and Vickie Guerrero come out to stop him. Vickie says she's taking Ryback out of the six-man match at WrestleMania. Vickie announces Ryback vs. Henry for WrestleMania. Ryback lays Otunga out with another Shell Shocked to send Henry a message.
Fandango vs. The Great Khali
Back from the break and out comes Fandango with his dancer. They dance at ringside and he places her up on the apron before posing in front of her. They also dance and pose in the ring. A lit up silhouette of Fandango appears in the air. Out next comes The Great Khali with Natalya.
Fandango says Khali is far too stupid to pronounce his name correctly. Fandango calls Natalya a Canadian slice of heaven and wants to let her try to say his name. Natalya messes up the name on purpose and tells Khali to get him. Fandango runs out of the ring and walks away with his dancer. He says tonight was the night where we almost got to see the debut of Fandango. A "you can't wrestle" chant breaks out.
- Still to come, the Intercontinental Title Triple Threat. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and we get a plug for Brock Lesnar in Muscle & Fitness magazine.
R-Truth vs. Damien Sandow
We go to the ring and out first comes R-Truth. Damien Sandow is out next. Sandow cuts a promo on the way to the ring and tells everyone they're welcome. Truth has some poetry of his own and says Sandow is going to get got.
The bell rings and they go at it. Sandow takes control with an early pin attempt. Sandow with a headlock now. Truth fights back and rolls Sandow up for 2. Sandow with a clothesline and right hands. Sandow with a suplex and another 2 count. Sandow with a side Russian leg sweep and the Elbow of Disdain for another pin attempt. Truth comes back with clotheslines and right hands. Truth with a big head scissors and a kick to the jaw. Truth hits the scissors kick but Sandow rolls out of the ring. Sandow walks up the ramp and to the back, getting counted out.
Winner by Count Out: R-Truth
- The Bella Twins are backstage hanging on Cody Rhodes. Kaitlyn comes up and tells Cody she has something going on later so they can't hang out. The Bellas say nobody cares. Kaitlyn says they can have Cody's mustache and he can have theirs.
- Up next, The Undertaker is coming for the urn. Back to commercial.
- Back from commercial and out comes The Undertaker to the ring. Taker says CM Punk sealed his fate by making this personal. Taker says he is going to hurt Punk bad at WrestleMania 29. Taker says Punk has one chance to save himself - bring the urn out now. We hear someone impersonating Paul Bearer. Punk appears on the big screen and apologizes for not being able to hit the high notes Bearer once did. Punk acts like Bearer is speaking to him through the urn. Punk talks about Taker and juggles the urn around while he speaks. Punk says he is a higher power. Punk says he is the one man in the world who can shoulder the burden of snapping The Streak. Punk says he's ready to walk through hell and receive whatever pain Taker inflicts on him. Punk says he's the one that will end The Streak. Punk drops the urn and says, "oh shit!" That's pretty much it.
- Still to come, Triple H and Brock Lesnar's contract signing. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and we see footage of CM Punk with the urn just now.
Primo and Epico vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Primo and Epico are in the ring with Rosa Mendes. Out next comes the WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan for a non-title match.
Kane finally gets the tag and cleans house. Kane runs into a boot but catches Primo with a big sidewalk slam. Kane knocks Epico off the apron and climbs to the top for a big right hand. Kane calls for a chokeslam but out comes AJ Lee skipping around the ring. Kane gets rolled up for a 2 count as he was distracted. Epico tags in for some double teaming but Bryan makes the save. Kane chokeslams Epico for the win.
Winners: Kane and Daniel Bryan
- Kane and Bryan stare at AJ confused after the match. AJ skips away to the back.
- Chris Jericho is backstage with Josh Mathews. Jericho brags about his history with the Intercontinental Title and says he will make it 10 times tonight. Fandango interrupts and shows Jericho how his name is said. Jericho calls him Fan-Dumbo, Fan-Dunghole, Fan-Dodge Durango and a bunch of other funny names. Fandango says Jericho will learn to pronounce his name properly.
- Still to come, Sheamus and Randy Orton vs. 3MB. Also, Alberto Del Rio vs. Cody Rhodes. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and we get a video about WWE working with Nothing But Nets to fight malaria in Africa.
Cody Rhodes vs. Alberto Del Rio
We go to the ring and out comes Cody Rhodes for the next match. Ricardo Rodriguez is out next to begin the introduction for World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio.
The bell rings and they go at it back and forth. Del Rio with an early roll up. Cody drops down and nails the right hand. Cody takes Del Rio to the corner now and works him over. Cody works on Del Rio's hurt knee now. Cody keeps Del Rio on the mat until he backdrops him. Del Rio charges in the corner but Cody moves and Del Rio hits the ring post. Cody goes back to work on Del Rio and takes him to the corner. Del Rio turns it around and kicks Cody in the back. Cody kicks Cody from the apron to the floor and he hits his head on the way down. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Cody is in control of Del Rio now. Del Rio scoop slams Cody and goes to the top. Del Rio misses a moonsault as his knee buckles. Cody runs over Del Rio and starts stomping on him. Cody with a 2 count. Del Rio finally makes another comeback and hits the tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Del Rio with a big kick to the mouth for a close 2 count. Cody blocks the cross armbreaker and fights Del Rio off. Cody hits a moonsault for 2. Del Rio dumps Cody to the apron and hits a series of shots to the lower back. Del Rio with a backstabber for 2. Del Rio misses in the corner but counters Cody and locks in the cross armbreaker for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
- After the match, Jack Swagger comes out and attacks Del Rio from behind in the corner. Swagger beats Del Rio down. Ricardo tries to make the save but Swagger stops him and tosses him out of the ring. Del Rio fights back on Swagger and they tumble out of the ring. Del Rio with a big superkick. Del Rio throws Swagger into the fan barrier. Del Rio approaches Zeb Colter and Zeb pleads with him. Del Rio grabs Zeb but Swagger makes the save from behind. Swagger sends Del Rio into the steel steps and tells him to never lay a hand on Zeb. Swagger tosses Del Rio over the announce table and a "USA" chant breaks out as Swagger looks up at the WrestleMania 29 sign. Swagger and Zeb head to the back but stop when they see Ricardo. Swagger runs and hits a huge clothesline. Swagger locks in the Patriot Lock on Ricardo as Zeb looks on. Swagger twists Ricardo's ankle up and he screams on the floor. Trainers check on Del Rio and Ricardo as Zeb and Swagger head to the back.
- Back from the break and we get replays of what just happened. During the break, Ricardo was stretchered out. The announcers play up the seriousness of the situation.
- Cole announces Booker T for the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame. They air a video looking back at Booker's career.
- Still to come tonight, the Intercontinental Title Triple Threat.
Randy Orton and Sheamus vs. 3MB
We go to the ring and out comes Randy Orton. Orton takes his time getting to the ring and we go back to commercial.
Back from the commercial and out comes Sheamus to team with Orton. Out next comes 3MB's Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal. Drew and Sheamus start the match off. Drew tries to take control but Sheamus lays him out. Orton tags in to a big pop. Orton drops a knee but runs into an elbow in the corner. Orton dropkicks Drew and tags Sheamus back in. Sheamus hits Drew with the forearm shots on the apron. Sheamus hits a battering ram for a 1 count.
Sheamus keeps control until Slater tags in and they beat Sheamus down in the corner. Slater and McIntyre with quick tags now. Sheamus fights out on Drew but catches a kick to the face. 2 count by Drew. Slater comes back in to keep up the attack on Sheamus. They try to double team but Sheamus fights them off and knocks Drew out of the air. Sheamus tags in Orton. Orton unloads on Slater and hits the powerslam. Orton tosses Slater to the apron and hits the draping DDT. Sheamus runs in with a Brogue for Jinder and Drew. Orton nails the RKO on Slater for the win.
Winners: Sheamus and Randy Orton
- After the match, The Shield music hits and here comes Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose through the crowd. They surround the ring until Big Show comes out. Show runs down and joins Orton and Sheamus in the ring. The Shield decides not to rush the ring and they leave back through the crowd. Show looks up at the WrestleMania sign and points at it. Show leaves the ring as Orton and Sheamus stare at him.
- Michael Cole leads us to an exclusive look at The Rock in GI Joe 2.
Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler
Back from the break and out comes Kofi Kingston. Dolph Ziggler is out next with Big E Langston and AJ Lee. They lock up and trade holds to start the match. Ziggler takes control but Kofi leaps and hits a back elbow. Kofi gets hung up on the top turnbuckle and Ziggler covers for 2. Ziggler with a dropkick and another 2 count. Ziggler does a headlock headstand and shows off. Kofi fights out but Ziggler cuts him off. Kofi comes back with chops and a dropkick. Ziggler goes for the sleeper but it's blocked. Kofi with a springboard crossbody for a close 2 count. Kofi with a big right hand and the Boom Drop. Kofi goes for Trouble in Paradise but Ziggler catches him. Kofi slides out and kicks Ziggler in the face. Kofi goes to the top but AJ gets on the apron and distracts the referee. Kofi runs the apron at Ziggler but Langston knocks him out of the air. Kofi lands hard outside of the ring. Ziggler brings Kofi back in the ring and nails a Zig Zag for the win.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
- After the match, Kane and Daniel Bryan come to the stage. Bryan congratulates Ziggler and Big E for getting them on the same page finally. Kane says he isn't in a good place right now. Kane wants to see what Big E Langston can do inside of the ring. Langston likes the sound of this. Kane proposes Ziggler and Big E vs. Team Hell No. AJ interrupts and accepts the challenge, only if the tag titles are on the line and it's at WrestleMania 29. They accept.
- Back from the break and we see what happened with CM Punk and The Undertaker earlier tonight.
- WWE airs another special preview for John Cena vs. The Rock at WrestleMania 29.
Triple Threat for the WWE Intercontinental Title: The Miz vs. Chris Jericho vs. Wade Barrett
We go to the ring and out first comes The Miz. We go back to commercial.
Back from the break and WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett is already out. Chris Jericho comes out next to a nice pop. The match starts with Barrett decking Jericho then hitting Miz. Jericho comes over and drops Barrett with an elbow for a 2 count. Jericho clotheslines Barrett to the floor. Miz rolls Jericho up for 2 from behind. Jericho and Miz go at it now. Miz dropkicks Barrett through the ropes. Jericho leaps out onto both of them with a crossbody. Jericho brings Barrett in the ring and hits a knee to the head. The crowd chants for Jericho now. Barrett fights him off but gets dropkicked. Jericho with a 2 count. Miz pulls Jericho out of the ring and rams him into the apron. Miz rolls Barrett up for 2. Another roll up for 2. Miz keeps control of Barrett and clotheslines him in the corner. Miz takes Jericho back down to the floor. Barrett cuts Miz off on the top and works him over. Barrett with a high running knee to the gut.
Jericho comes in and catches them both in the corner with a super superplex. We go back to commercial.
Back from the break and Barrett is in control of Jericho. He knocks Miz to the floor. Barrett with a big knee to the gut for a 2 count on Jericho. Jericho fights back but Barrett hit another knee. Barrett runs into a boot and Jericho makes a comeback. Jericho hits the bulldog. Miz blocks the Lionsault and sends Jericho to the floor. Miz comes off the top on Barrett and unloads on him with offense. Miz gets caught in Winds of Change and Barrett covers for 2. Miz dropkicks Barrett's leg and goes for the Figure Four and locks it. Jericho breaks it with a Lionsault and a close 2 count on Miz. Jericho goes at it with Barrett and locks in the Walls of Jericho. Miz breaks the hold and goes for a Skull Crushing Finale. Jericho fights him off. They dump Barrett to the floor. Jericho rolls Miz up for a close 2 count. Jericho hits a Codebreaker on Miz.
Barrett pulls Jericho to the floor and steals a pin for 2. Jericho pulls him out and sends him to the barrier. Jericho covers Miz for a close 2 count. Miz plants Jericho with a DDT for 2. Miz misses a clothesline in the corner. Jericho dropkicks Barrett to the floor from the apron. Miz drops Jericho with a kick to the face for another close 2 count. Jericho with chops on Miz. Jericho misses an enziguri. More back and forth. Jericho with a roll up for 2. Miz catches Jericho and hits a Skull Crushing Finale. Barrett runs in and breaks the pin, rolling Miz up for the win.
Winner: Wade Barrett
- After the match, Barrett grabs his title and heads to the ramp to talk some trash. We go to replays.
- We get footage from the world premiere party for WWE Studios' The Call.
- We see some fan Touts for the Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H stipulation. Triple H is headed to the ring as we go back to commercial.
- Back from the break and out comes Triple H for the WrestleMania 29 contract signing. The ring is set up with the usual table and chairs. Triple H stands and waits for Brock Lesnar to come out. Paul Heyman comes down with three security guys instead. Triple H says he thought Lesnar was the kind of guy who would come look him in the eye. Heyman says we all know Lesnar is fearless. Heyman says he is afraid of Triple H because Triple H realizes the predicament they have put him in. Either he disappoints the fans by taking away the match they want to see or he signs the contract not knowing what the stipulations are. Heyman thinks Triple H doesn't know what to do yet and is very frustrated. Heyman doesn't want those frustrations taken out on him so that's why he has security with him. Triple H knocks the quality of Heyman's security. Heyman shows that Lesnar has already signed the contract. He says he will reveal the stipulations only after Triple H signs.
Triple H is ready to do this and asks for the contract. Heyman says he wants to take a minute and really enjoy this. Heyman says they have spent time watching one piece of footage over and over again. Heyman shows footage from three weeks ago when Lesnar and Triple H brawled at ringside, leaving Lesnar busted open. Heyman asks how do you top that? Heyman says he knows and it will be Triple H blindfolded at WrestleMania. Nah, he says. Heyman says it will be Triple H with his hands cuffed and ankles shackled in the match. Nope, not that one either. Heyman says Lesnar is letting him pick the stipulation. Heyman says the winner of the match gets Stephanie McMahon. Heyman says no, that wouldn't work. It would be more fitting if the loser gets Stephanie. Triple H grabs Lesnar and pulls him over the desk. Security attacks Triple H but he fights them off and tosses them out of the ring. Triple H grabs Heyman by his hair and slams his face into the table. Triple H rips Heyman's shirt over and hits him in the chest. Heyman screams for Lesnar's help. Triple H says he knows Brock isn't coming out until he signs the contract so he's going to take his time and enjoy this. Triple H smacks Heyman around as he screams for Lesnar.
Triple H signs and makes it official. He stabs the pen into Heyman and tells him to bring out Lesnar. Triple H dumps Heyman off the table. Triple H kicks Heyman out of the ring and tosses a chair onto him. Lesnar's music hits and out he comes with a steel chair. Lesnar is going insane at the top of the ramp. Triple H grabs a sledgehammer. Heyman begs Brock not to enter the ring as Triple H waits. Lesnar laughs and tosses the chair into the ring. The crowd boos. Heyman tells Lesnar that they won this round and talks him down as he walks around the ring. Lesnar points at the WrestleMania sign. Heyman is beat up and looks to be bleeding but smiling. Heyman says that beating was worth it to get Triple H to sign the contract. Heyman reveals a No Holds Barred stipulation. He adds that Triple H's career will be on the line. RAW goes off the air with Triple H looking on from the ring.
As noted earlier, Rey Mysterio has been dealing with knee issues
for quite some time, and feared that he had torn the ACL in his good knee. Dr.
James Andrews said he would be able to wrestle but not without the help of a
special brace.
Dave Meltzer noted during the Wrestling Observer Radio
show this past weekend that Mysterio is "officially" slated to return in June,
but there is also the change that he may not return at all.
"The
official company line on Rey Mysterio is that he will be back, hopefully, in
June... after rehabbing the knee," said Meltzer. "But he may not be back at all.
And it's not retirement, but there's something going on... there was stuff going
on that they were working on perhaps a release, but they want merchandising
rights... but officially he'll back in June."
As of this writing,
Mysterio is listed on the "events" page on WWE.com for the Monday Night Raw
following WrestleMania 29 on April 8th from the Izod Center in East Rutherford,
NJ. Mysterio is also listed for the Raw WrestleMania Revenge Tour in the U.K. in
April. This may simply be a case of the listings being outdated.
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
Ik ben een man en woon in Dworp (Belgie) en mijn beroep is .
Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
Gastenboek
Druk op onderstaande knop om een berichtje achter te laten in mijn gastenboek
thank you! BUT no more "thx 4 the memories" tweets! I'm not done here 
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