As noted earlier, five-year old Viloude Louis was killed by her 13 year old brother after he allegedly used wrestling moves that he learned from TV. The 13 year old told police that he was wrestling with the victim and used "WWE" style wrestling moves.
WWE has provided an updated statement on the situation:
"The death of Viloude Louis is a tragedy and we express our heartfelt condolences," WWE said. "Authorities have already charged the accused with second degree murder and determined that this was not an accidental death due to a wrestling move. The facts of this case clearly point to a lack of parental supervision and a teenager who had a history of violent behavior toward his 5-year-old stepsister. It is illogical to conclude that the repeated, brutal, and ultimately fatal beating of a 5-year-old little girl by a teenager could be confused with imitation of WWE action seen on TV."
For those who missed it, here is WWE's original statement:
"The death of Viloude Louis is a tragedy, and our condolences go out to her family.
WWE urges restraint in reporting this unfortunate incident as if it were the result of a WWE wrestling move. As in similar cases, criminal intent to harm and a lack of parental supervision have been the factors resulting in a tragic death.
Authorities have already charged the accused with second degree murder and determined that this was not an accidental death due to a wrestling move."
Brother Allegedly Kills Sister with Wrestling Moves
- Five-year old Viloude Louis was killed by her 13 year old brother after he allegedly used wrestling moves that he learned from TV. The 13 year old told police that he was wrestling with the victim and used "WWE" style wrestling moves.
Viloude's brother, Devalon Armstrong, allegedly slammed his sister onto a bed and beat her. She suffered multiple injuries including broken ribs, internal bleeding and lacerations of the liver. The boy called police after his sister stopped breathing. Paramedics were teaching him over the phone how to use CPR to keep her alive but she died shortly after police arrived and paramedics were unable to revive her.
Devalon has been charged with second degree murder.
WWE issued a statement on the incident:
"The death of Viloude Louis is a tragedy, and our condolences go out to her family.
WWE urges restraint in reporting this unfortunate incident as if it were the result of a WWE wrestling move. As in similar cases, criminal intent to harm and a lack of parental supervision have been the factors resulting in a tragic death.
Authorities have already charged the accused with second degree murder and determined that this was not an accidental death due to a wrestling move."
As noted before, Daniel Bryan legitimately suffered a stinger in his match against Randy Orton on last night's RAW. WWE officials stopped the match because of this.
The planned finish had Bryan defeating Orton to help set up Bryan's main event run this summer.
We also noted how WWE's website aired a video of Triple H explaining that Bryan confronted him about the decision to stop the match but they both apologized to each other. This was also a shoot.
When Bryan returned to the back, he was "irate" and complained to Triple H that the match should not have been stopped. They got into a loud argument in the gorilla position backstage with a lot of people looking on. People were shocked because Bryan is usually soft spoken and good natured, plus he was standing up to Triple h of all people.
Bryan complained that he's worked all over the world, worked hurt and knows when he can go and when he can't. Triple H argued that they were protecting him and they don't want anyone working hurt. Both men did apologize to each other.
- According to Bryan Alvarez, the storyline where Daniel Bryan suffered a stinger during his match with Randy Orton was actually a legitimate injury. Bryan was originally scheduled to win against Orton, but once the injury occurred, plans changed and the match was stopped. The argument that Bryan had with Triple H backstage was also added to the storyline after the injury occurred.
On his appearance in the direct to dvd Christian movie Revelation Road:
My character is a bad guy in a biker gang. Brian is the leader of the gang and were creating havoc everywhere we go. Im a guy whos had the short end of the stick his entire life so I end up in a biker gang. This is the story of the end times, a story of how God is trying to grab hold of each one of us and get through to us. The reason why I wanted to do it is because of the message. Its not just an action movie. Its a movie with a message. Its something beyond pro wrestling and beyond entertainment, and beyond this life.
His training Regiment in his prime:
I never did the powerlifting thing, but the goal was to lift heavy. Four plates squatting for reps 4-5, 8-10, 315 for 20, 225 for 50 leg extensions, leg curls and thats how we trained every single week. On the bench , my best was 435 I was younger and I was on the gas, too. There were guys who weighed a lot less than I did who could easily do that. But I didnt really train for power or strength. I trained for size. Thats all I was training for. My knees are arthritic now. I dont have a whole lot of flexibility left. Thankfully, I got smart somehow or another in 1990 and stopped taking steroids totally stopped. A lot of the guys I ran with all those years continued to take steroids year after year those guys are having their knees and their hips replaced. Im not saying everybody who gets their knees and their hips replaced took steroids. I just noticed that the guys who did that were too big, too bulky, too heavy, and the body couldnt handle it and it took its toll. So that was my one saving grace, but I would train differently now. Im actually doing pretty good for a guy my age I just turned 54 and Im still hanging in there. I can move a little bit in the ring. I cant do half of what I used to be able to do, but I get around.
On staying in the ring at the age of 54:
Ive learned not to give a time. I cant go on wrestling much longer. Im taking it, literally, one month at a time. Im under contract until January of next year, so well see whats happening. I do want to do more movies. Im looking at a few different things, reality shows being one of them. Im just trying to move onto the next season of my life. As far as wrestling goes, Ive stayed away from the creative part of it all these years, I just dont want to sit in on the meetings and babysit wrestlers and personalities and all that. But, there are things Id like to see happen in pro wrestling and I may try to make it materialize. I dont know.
The show opened with a speech from Alberto Del Rio and an interruption from
CM Punk, setting up a non-title match between the two for the nights
main-event. Later, Punk made it clear to Paul Heyman that he no longer wanted
Heyman with him at ringside.
1. Christian defeated Wade Barrett. This was announced as
Barretts Intercontinental Championship rematch against new champ Curtis Axel,
but Vickie Guerrero interrupted and replaced Axel with the returning Christian.
Christian got the win with the Killswitch.
2. Handicap Match: Team Rhodes Scholars defeated Sheamus.
Sheamus set up for a Brogue Kick on Cody Rhodes, but Damien Sandow caught him in
a roll-up for the three.
3. No Disqualification Match: Randy Orton defeated Daniel
Bryan. During the match, Bryan took a dangerous head-first dive into
the ringside barrier. Later, doctors stopped the match and awarded it to
Orton.
- New Divas Champion AJ Lee had an in-ring confrontation with Stephanie
McMahon that ended with Kaitlyn beating up AJ, and Big E having to carry a
screaming AJ to the back.
4. Kane defeated United States Champion Dean Ambrose. This
was barely a match. The other members of The Shield ran in almost immediately
and attacked Kane, spearing him and hitting him with their triple powerbomb.
5. Antonio Cesaro defeated William Regal. Before the match,
Zeb Colter announced that he had added Cesaro to his team. Cesaro used many of
Jack Swaggers mannerisms, including the We The People catchphrase. Cesaro won
with the Neutralizer, then draped a Dont Tread On Me flag over Regal.
- John Cena cut a promo in the ring. He was interrupted by Mark Henry, who
asked John to stay and announced his retirement. After a heartfelt speech and a
positive crowd reaction, Henry attacked Cena and announced that he was
challenging for the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank.
6. Chris Jericho defeated Heath Slater. Jericho won with the
Codebreaker. After the match, Jericho delivered Codebreakers to the other two
members of 3MB.
7. Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel defeated Sin Cara.
The Miz was on color commentary. Axel won with his new finish, a DDT with a leg
scissors.
8. CM Punk defeated World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del
Rio. Dolph Ziggler attacked Del Rio, causing the champion to flee to
the back. As CM Punk was having his hand raised, Brock Lesnars music hit.
Lesnar dropped Punk with an F5 to end the show.
WWE Smackdown Results June 14, 2013 Greensboro, North Carolina Report by: Mike Tedesco of Wrestleview.com
"Then. Now. Forever." The WWE video leads us into the show.
A video opens the show that shows Dolph Ziggler's return to Monday Night RAW from his concussion. Chris Jericho, with some help from Alberto Del Rio, defeated Big E Langston. Tonight, Alberto Del Rio will team with Chris Jericho to take on Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston. With Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton not getting along well, Vickie Guerrero has them teaming up this Sunday to take on Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns at WWE Payback with the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line. Kane will also face Dean Ambrose for the WWE United States Championship. Tonight, Team Hell No will take on The Shield in the main event.
Michael Cole and John "Bradshaw" Layfield welcome us to the show as Daniel Bryan's music hits. Bryan makes his way to the ring to a massive reception with tons of "Yes" chants. Bryan, despite receiving such a loving reception, does not look happy.
Bryan grabs a microphone, and he says if you had asked him when he first debuted in the WWE if he would become a World Champion, he would have said, "Yes." If you asked him if he'd lose that World Championship in an 18-second match, he would have said, "No." If you had asked him if he could win the Tag Team Championships with anyone on the roster, he would have said, "Yes." However, he didn't think he'd spend nine months with the Devil's Favorite Demon. That doesn't change the fact that Team Hell No is one of the best tag teams in WWE history. With that said, he calls Kane out to the ring. Bryan then plugs his ears for Kane's pyro.
Kane's pyro explodes, and he makes his way to the ring. Kane gets in the ring, and he says he knows why Daniel called him out. This isn't the time or the place. The only thing he's interested in is their six-man tag team match against The Shield tonight. Bryan says they need to get things out in the open. The last nine months have been an incredible ride. They've been in battles together. They've been an awesome team in the ring, and he's proud of what they've done outside the ring to become better partners. But at Payback, Kane won't be his partner. When he wins, he's going to be the Tag Team Champion with someone else. Bryan puts his hand on Kane's shoulder, and he says he won't be teaming with Kane anymore.
Kane says, "Let me get this straight - are you like breaking up with me?" Kane says the same thing will happen when he wins the US Title from Dean Ambrose on Sunday. Bryan says he supposes Kane could be right, but they could still team if Kane wins that title. He and Orton are going to be the Tag Team Champions. Vickie was wrong. It's not going to be Team R-K-Never. It's going to be Team R-K-NO! Kane can't believe that Bryan is making up cute little names. Bryan is acting like it's a given that he's going to win. Kane doesn't see how he could because together they couldn't beat The Shield. The other thing is that Bryan despises Randy Orton. Bryan asks if Kane thinks he can do it, and Kane doesn't think he can.
Bryan says Kane thinks that way because he thinks he is the weak link. Kane says he didn't say that. Bryan says he had The Shield beat with Orton last Friday. At Payback, they will win. He'll prove to everybody, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that he is not the weak link. Kane will have to sit back and know that he and Randy did something that Kane could never do. That can only mean one thing. Kane asks if he's saying that he's the weak link. Bryan says this isn't the right time, and Kane demands that he answer the question. Bryan screams that Kane is the weak link. Kane grabs Bryan by the throat.
Randy Orton's music hits, and he quickly comes out to defuse the situation. Orton says he can't let Kane Chokeslam Bryan. He understands why Kane wants to Chokeslam Daniel Bryan, and he understands. He would mind watching, either. However, Orton needs Bryan at 100% on Sunday. Whatever Kane does to Bryan directly affects him. Orton gets in the ring, and he says if Kane Chokeslams him then he'll start a chain reaction that ends with him giving Kane an RKO. Kane tells him to stay out of this. Bryan says he didn't ask Orton to come out. Orton can't believe it. He says he just saved Bryan from having his ass Chokeslammed through the mat. Bryan says he didn't ask him to save him. Orton asks about the partnership.
Kane says he's had enough. He tells them to work it out, and he'll see them in the ring later. Kane goes to leave, and Bryan tells him to walk off like he always does. Kane turns around and asks him what he means. Bryan also turns to Orton, and he tells him that he didn't need to be saved.
The Shield appears on the big screen, and they're smiling at what they're seeing. Seth Rollins tells them to do what they've got to do. It's kind of funny watching them out there. Dean Ambrose says after six-months of not being able to beat The Shield, he'd be mad as well. They're not mad at them, though. They're mad at each other. After all these months of trying to put super-teams together to beat them, they've found out every time that The Shield is unstoppable and unbeatable. The real question is if they believe in The Shield now. It looks like they do. There's no reason for them to argue. Tonight will be like every other night they've faced The Shield. Roman Reigns says they'll lose tonight, and they'll lose at Payback. That's why the Hounds of Justice run this yard. They put the camera down as Bryan, Kane, and Orton continue to argue in the ring.
Sheamus is smiling as he walks backstage. He'll be in action, next.
-Commercial Break-
They show a video of Damien Sandow attacking Sheamus on Smackdown last week after he Brogue Kicked the supercomputer. Sheamus will face Damien Sandow on the YouTube Payback Kickoff show this Sunday.
Antonio Cesaro vs. Sheamus
Before the match begins, Damien Sandow's music hits. Sandow says the man standing across from Sheamus speaks five different languages. He would argue that, like the unwashed masses, Sheamus could barely speak one. He's humiliated Sheamus intellectually and physically. This Sunday, at Payback Kickoff, he will play host to his Irish wake.
The bell rings, and they lock up. Sheamus powers Cesaro against the ropes. Cesaro uppercuts him, and they lock up again. Cesaro powers him to the corner, and he slaps away at Sheamus. Sheamus fires back with some wild forearms. Cesaro quickly gets out of the ring for protection. Sheamus tries to kick him from inside the ring, but he misses. Cesaro gets in the ring, and Sheamus punches away at him in the corner. Sheamus hits a short-arm clothesline. Cesaro comes back with a couple of uppercuts. Cesaro goes for a move, but Sheamus elbows out. Sheamus misses a clothesline, but he's able to come back with a powerslam for a one count. Zeb Colter is seen being interviewed on the WWE App.
Sheamus punches away at Cesaro's ribs before going for a suplex. Cesaro blocks it and executes a waistlock takeover. Cesaro rolls around on Sheamus before deadlifting him up for a gutwrench suplex. Cesaro then clotheslines him over the top rope. Cesaro gets on the apron and dives off, but Sheamus catches him. Sheamus then executes a fall away slam into the barricade!
-Commercial Break-
We come back from the break to see Sheamus punching away at Cesaro. Sheamus sends him to the corner, but he runs into Cesaro's elbow. Sheamus quickly comes back with a standard backbreaker which Michael Cole called an Irish Curse backbreaker. In any event, Sheamus got a near fall. Cesaro gets out of the ring. Sheamus follows, and Cesaro slams him into the steel ring steps. Cesaro bounces him off the apron before putting him in the ring for a one count. Cesaro applies a chin lock, but Sheamus fights up. Cesaro quickly stops the momentum before reapplying the chin lock. Cesaro holds him up and spins him around before covering for a near fall. Cesaro goes back to the chin lock, but Sheamus fights out with a back body drop.
Sheamus appears to have a cut on his right shoulder. Sheamus comes back with some Irish hammers before powering him to the corner. Sheamus hits the ropes, and Cesaro clotheslines him down for a two count. Cesaro does a double stomp on the chest for another near fall. Sheamus reverses a whip, but he lowers his head and eats a kick. Sheamus puts him on the apron, and he clubs away at Cesaro's chest. Sheamus then brings him back into the ring with the Irish Curse backbreaker for a near fall. Sheamus can't believe it.
Sheamus goes for White Noise, but Cesaro elbows out. Cesaro uppercuts him in the back of the head before hitting a fireman's carry slam for a near fall. Cesaro pushes him to the corner, and Sheamus pops out with a Brogue Kick for the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Sheamus Match Rating: **
Sheamus leaves the ring and poses on the ramp. All of a sudden, Damien Sandow attacks him from behind. Sandow looks satisfied before leaving the stage.
We'll take a look at the return of CM Punk, next.
-Commercial Break-
A video hyping up the debut of the Wyatt Family airs.
The commentators talk about the return of CM Punk against Chris Jericho at WWE Payback. They then air a highlight package of CM Punk.
Teddy Long is talking to someone on the phone in his office. Long is shilling Smackdown's sponsor for the evening, Hardee's. Dolph Ziggler walks in with Big E Langston and AJ Lee. Langston it looks like Long is so busy. Long asks what they want. Ziggler says it's only his triumphant return to Smackdown. Ziggler says he's two days away from the biggest title defense of his career at Payback. He must be hearing wrong because he's being forced into a tag team match against Chris Jericho and Alberto Del Rio. Long says he doesn't have time for this. Ziggler says he's the face of Smackdown, and tonight will be a taste of what he does to Del Rio at Payback this Sunday. They walk off, and Long goes to dig in. Langston then grabs it away, and he eats the burger himself. Long sadly watches on.
The Great Khali makes his way to the ring with Natalya and Hornswoggle. He'll be in action, next.
-Commercial Break-
Michael Cole has an update on Booker T's condition. Booker underwent successful surgery, and he'll be back soon, SUCKA!
The Great Khali w/ Hornswoggle and Natalya vs. Heath Slater w/ 3MB
They lock up, and Khali powers him down. Slater gets up, ducks a clothesline, and slaps Khali. Khali responds by punching him down. Khali chops him in the corner a couple of times. Khali goes for a third, but 3MB distracts him. Slater punches away at him until the referee backs him up. Slater runs into a back elbow. Slater tries again, and he eats a boot. Khali hits a pair of clotheslines before hitting a Brain Chop. The rest of 3MB confront Natalya and Hornswoggle at ringside. They throw Hornswoggle down. Khali chops Jinder Mahal from inside the ring. Slater quickly gives Khali a chop block before hitting a DDT for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: Heath Slater Match Rating: 1/4 *
Chris Jericho and Alberto Del Rio will take on Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston, next.
-Commercial Break-
Alberto Del Rio and Chris Jericho vs. Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston
Charles Robinson, my favorite referee of all time, is the official for this match. Alberto Del Rio will start out against Dolph Ziggler. They circle the ring, and Ziggler tags in Big E Langston. They lock up, and Langston powers him into the ropes. Del Rio bounces right back, and they lock up again. Langston punches him to the corner and shoulders him there. Del Rio quickly turns him and punches away at him. Del Rio backs up and hits a step-up enzuigiri. Chris Jericho is tagged in, and he punches and chops away at Langston. Langston reverses a whip, but he lowers his head and eats a kick. Jericho chops away, ducks a clothesline, and hits a step-up enzuigiri of his own. Langston goes down to his knees, and Jericho dropkicks him down for a two count.
Langston pushes him to the corner and punches him. Langston shoulders him in the corner before tagging Ziggler in. Ziggler kicks away at Jericho before hitting a snapmare. Ziggler shows off before dropping an elbow for a near fall. Langston is tagged back in, and Jericho sidesteps his avalanche attempt. Jericho rolls him up for a near fall. Jericho quickly dropkicks him down before tagging Del Rio back in. Del Rio kicks him in the back before punching away at him. Langston quickly comes back with a shoulder block. Langston goes for a powerslam, but Del Rio counters into a backstabber. Del Rio scares off Ziggler as we go to commercial.
-Commercial Break-
We come back from the break to see Langston send Jericho into the ropes. Jericho hangs on, and he throws Langston over the top rope. Jericho hits a baseball slide before posing for the fans. Jericho bounces him off the apron before putting him back in the ring. AJ Lee comes up from behind while the referee's back is turned. She slaps Jericho, and Langston knees him in the face, knocking him off the apron. Langston slams Jericho into the barricade before putting him in the ring for a two count. Langston punches him before running him over with an avalanche for a two count. Ziggler tags back in, and he punches away at Jericho. Ziggler shows off before hitting a neckbreaker for a near fall. Ziggler goes for an avalanche, but Jericho moves. Jericho then takes him down with a face-buster.
Del Rio is tagged in, and he clotheslines Ziggler a few times before hitting a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Del Rio kicks him in the head before Langston runs him over. Jericho gets Langston out of the ring, and Ziggler dropkicks him down. Ziggler shows off for a few moments. Ziggler then approaches Del Rio, and he gets trapped in an inside cradle! Del Rio wins it for his team!
Winners by Pinfall: Alberto Del Rio and Chris Jericho Match Rating: * 1/2
A replay of the opening segment with Daniel Bryan, Kane, and Randy Orton is shown.
Team Hell No and Kane will take on The Shield in tonight's main event.
Kaitlyn is seen sadly walking backstage. She'll be in action, next.
-Commercial Break-
Renee Young is backstage with Chris Jericho. She asks for his final thoughts on facing CM Punk this Sunday. Jericho says this is one of those rare matches that have taken on a life of its own. Punk is from Chicago, so the Chicago brethren will be cheering their hometown hero. He's not a stranger to Chicago either. He's had a lot of classic Y2J moments in Chicago, including his debut against The Rock. Whether the crowd is 100% for Punk, 100% for him, 50-50, 53-47, it doesn't matter. This match will exceed the expectations of the first two matches they've had on PPV. Punk-Jericho III. You're not going to want to miss Payback.
Paul Heyman walks up, and he extends his hand. Heyman wishes him the best of luck. Jericho doesn't shake his hand. Heyman says that Punk believes luck is for losers. Heyman says the odds are against him. Jericho does need the luck that he's offering. Chicago is CM Punk's hometown, and he has him in his corner. Heyman will have the best seat in the house this Sunday when the referee counts the pinfall or accepts the tap out. The ring announcer will say that CM Punk is the winner. Jericho knocks the microphone into Heyman's teeth. Heyman holds his mouth, and Jericho says, "Pipebomb."
Aksana vs. Kaitlyn
They show a replay of the revealing of Kaitlyn's secret admirer. It was a plan orchestrated by AJ Lee to attack her and challenge for the Diva's Championship.
Kaitlyn takes Aksana down and punches away at her. The referee has not called for the bell yet. Aksana rolls out of the ring, and Kaitlyn keeps punching away at her. They get back in the ring, and the referee tries to get her away from Aksana. Kaitlyn punches him in the head before going back for Aksana, who rolled to the outside of the ring. The referee tries again, and Kaitlyn slaps him in the face. Kaitlyn goes for Aksana again, but she runs off. Kaitlyn lies in the ring crying. The match never got started.
The commentators talk about the Three Stages of Hell Match for the WWE Championship featuring John Cena against Ryback. They then show a highlight package.
Curtis Axel makes his way to the ring alongside his manager, Paul Heyman. Axel will be in action, next.
-Commercial Break-
Curtis Axel w/ Paul Heyman vs. Wade Barrett
Before the match begins, Barrett grabs a microphone. Barrett says he wants to chat businessman to businessman with Paul Heyman. He wonders why Heyman would let this match happen. He could very easily injure Axel tonight, and then he wouldn't be able to compete for the Intercontinental Championship at Payback. There's even a small chance of Axel injuring him. Barrett asks if they should just call this match off. Axel and Heyman discuss it, and The Miz' music hits.
The Miz comes out to the stage doing his "really" thing. Miz asks what they would rather do. Go to Starbucks and share a latté? Maybe they could compete on Dancing with the Stars as a couple. They could be the Brit and the Twit. Miz says everyone wants to see them fight, and he gets the crowd going.
The bell rings, and they lock up. They jockey for position, and Axel kicks him down in the corner. Axel punches away at him, but Barrett comes back with some punches of his own. Barrett hits a short-arm clothesline for a one count. Barrett sends him into the ropes, and Axel comes back with a nice dropkick for a two count. Axel punches away at him, but he misses a clothesline and takes a kick to the midsection. Axel falls out of the ring in front of The Miz. Barrett goes outside and Axel bounces him off the steel steps. Axel goes to hit Barrett, but he moves and Miz is hit.
Barrett puts Axel in the ring, and he intimidates Heyman. Axel hits a swinging neckbreaker on Barrett as he gets back in the ring. Axel then picks up the win.
Winner by Pinfall: Curtis Axel Match Rating: 3/4 *
The Miz quickly gets in the ring and hits Axel with the Skull Crushing Finale.
Another video for the Wyatt Family airs.
The Shield makes their way to the ring through the crowd. They'll face Team Hell No and Randy Orton in the main event, next.
-Commercial Break-
The Shield vs. Team Hell No and Randy Orton
Charles Robinson, my favorite referee ever, is back for another match. Daniel Bryan will start out against Seth Rollins. The bell rings, and they immediately begin punching away at one another. Rollins punches him to the corner. Rollins sends him to the corner, but Bryan backflips over him. Bryan hits the ropes and hits a flying elbow. Bryan kicks away at him before tagging in Kane. Bryan hits a snapmare, and Kane hits his low dropkick to the face for a one count. Kane hits a suplex on Rollins for another one count. Kane sends him to the ropes, but he lowers his head and eats a kick.
Dean Ambrose is tagged in, and he punches away at Kane. Ambrose hits the ropes, and Kane hits a big boot. Randy Orton is tagged in, and he kicks Ambrose in the ribs a few times. Orton punches away at him in the corner before hitting some head-butts. Orton clotheslines him in the corner before hitting a suplex. Bryan is tagged in, and he kicks away at Ambrose's chest. Roman Reigns is tagged in, and Reigns punches away at him before hitting a big body slam for a two count. Rollins is tagged back in, and he punches away at Bryan. Rollins punches him down before tagging in Ambrose. Ambrose punches away at him before dropping an elbow for a two count. Ambrose stomps the midsection before applying a bow stretch. Ambrose turns it into a dragon sleeper, but Bryan knees out. Bryan hits the ropes, but Ambrose knees him. Ambrose hits the ropes, and he's turned inside out with a knee to the midsection.
Randy Orton is tagged in, and he hits a pair of clotheslines on Ambrose before knocking the rest of The Shield off the apron. Orton ducks a clothesline from Ambrose and hits a powerslam. Orton catches Rollins trying to interfere with a powerslam as well. Orton goes to give him a hanging DDT, and he catches Rollins in it as well. They quickly recover before its executed and snap Orton off the top rope. Rollins kicks him in the head, and Ambrose covers for a near fall. Ambrose talks some trash as we go to commercial.
-Commercial Break-
We come back from the break to see Orton fighting up from a chin lock applied by Ambrose. Ambrose quickly hits a short-arm clothesline for a two count. Ambrose stretches Orton's fingers and rips at his face. Reigns is tagged in, and he head-butts Orton a few times before punching and kicking him for a two count. Reigns chokes him on the second rope before the referee backs him up. Orton punches back, but Reigns comes back with a fireman's carry. Orton slides off and hits his trademark backbreaker. Orton sidesteps Reigns, and he hits the ring post shoulder first.
Kane and Ambrose are tagged in. Kane clotheslines him down a pair of times before uppercutting Rollins off the apron. Kane puts Ambrose in the corner before hitting a powerslam for a near fall. Kane sends him to the corner and clotheslines him. Kane repeats the move before hitting a sidewalk slam for a near fall. Kane goes to the top rope, but Ambrose moves out of the way of the flying lariat.
Bryan tags in, and he hits Ambrose with a missile dropkick. Bryan kips up as Rollins is tagged in. Bryan dropkicks him out of mid-air as he tries to springboard into him. Bryan dropkicks Reigns off the apron, and he takes both Rollins and Reigns out with a suicide dive! The crowd is going absolutely crazy! Bryan puts Rollins in the ring and dropkicks him in the corner twice for a near fall. Bryan kicks away at him before kicking Reigns in the head. Bryan then kicks Rollins in the head for another near fall. Bryan goes to the top rope for his Flying Goat. Ambrose tries to push him off, but Bryan knocks him off instead. Rollins avoids the Flying Goat and covers for a near fall!
Ambrose gets in the ring, and Kane throws him over the top rope by the throat. Reigns then clotheslines him over the top rope. Orton goes to RKO Reigns, but Reigns pushes him off. Reigns then spear him down! Outside the ring, Kane sidesteps Reigns trying to spear him, and he's sent into the timekeeper's area. Kane then Chokeslams Ambrose on top of Reigns! Inside the ring, Rollins powerbombs Bryan into the corner. Rollins goes to the top rope, but Kane pushes him off into an RKO! Bryan then applies the No! Lock to Rollins, and he taps out! The Shield has been defeated for the first time in a six-man tag team match!
Winners by Submission: Team Hell No and Randy Orton Match Rating: ****
Team Hell No and Randy Orton celebrate like crazy in the ring as the crowd in Greensboro is going absolutely insane! They stand united in the ring as Smackdown comes to an end!
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Quick Match Results
Sheamus def. Antonio Cesaro Heath Slater def. The Great Khali Alberto Del Rio and Chris Jericho def. Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston Curtis Axel def. Wade Barrett (non-title) Team Hell No and Randy Orton def. The Shield via Submission
TNA Impact Wrestling Duluth, Georgia (Gewitt Center) June 13, 2013 Commentators: Mike Tenay, Taz Report by: Josh Boutwell of Wrestleview.com
Week 2 from the dirty south opens up with highlights from last week, and then we cut to the ring where Hulk Hogan makes his way out. Hulk says Hulkamania is alive again in Georgia and he says things could have gone a lot worse last week than they did. He says it was an act of God that kept him from hitting Bully with that hammer but hes told his daughter to stay at home this week and thats all he has to say about that. Hulk says this week is the BFG Series Selection Show and by the end of the night all the competitors for this years Tournament will be decided. Hogan talks about the 3 that have already qualified: Hernandez, Samoa Joe, & Jay Bradley. Hulk says there are two guys that dont have to win their way into the Tournament because they are the winners of the past 2 BFG Series: Bobby Roode & Jeff Hardy. Jeff Hardy comes down to the ring as Taz bitches about Hogan grandfathering Hardy & Roode into the Tournament. Hardy says that hes sick of Aces & Eights so hell win the BFG Series again and then win the World Title in San Diego, but before he can say anything else Bobby Roode interrupts him.
Roode tells Hogan to save his breath because he doesnt need an introduction from him. Roode says that everyone knows he was the longest reigning and dominant champion in the history of TNA. He says if you talk about the BFG Series you have to talk about him because he was the winner of the first ever BFG Series. Roode says this year hes making it 2-2 for him (he wasnt in last years BFG Series). Hogan says next week is Open Fight Night and hes letting the fans choose whether Bobby Roode or Jeff Hardy get to make the first open challenge (via internet poll). Roode says sarcastically that thats very convenient that Hulk would let the morons that love Hardy vote between them. Roode says he hopes every one of the fans vote for him because next week hes going to call out Jeff Hardy no matter what. He says hell kick Jeff Hardys ass but Hardy tells him to do it now instead of waiting! Aces & Eights music hits and Bully Ray walks out accompanied by Garett Bischoff & Wes Brisco.
Ray asks whats going on and why theyre all yelling at each other. Ray asks if theyve given any of this any thought and asks if it really matters who wins the BFG Series because at the end of the day whoever wins has to face him. Ray says he has a bigger problem with Hulk as usual and he asks why none of the members of Aces & Eights are getting a shot at the BFG Series. Hulk says hes been thinking about that and hell give Aces & Eights one spot in the Tournament and the way they get that spot is there will be a Battle Royal tonight pitting all the members of Aces & Eights against each other! Ray and Taz get pissed at that announcement and Ray says thats typical of Hulk trying to one up him. Ray says no matter who is in the BFG Series, they are a target of Aces & Eights. He says both Roode & Hardy are targets right now and then he sicks Wes & Garett on them! Roode & Hardy quickly dispatch of the Aces members and they retreat to the floor. Roode then clotheslines Hardy in the back and leaves him laying in the ring while laughing. Roode screams that its every man for himself and he is Bound for glory!
Tenay & Taz hype up the show for tonight featuring a Slammiversary rematch between AJ & Kurt Angle along with Bad Influence vs. the tag champs (Gunner & Storm) with two spots in the BFG Series on the line.
Backstage Bad Influence talk about the BFG Series. Kaz sarcastically congratulates James Storm on winning the Tag Titles again and says hes had more partners than Taylor Swift and hes had his heart broken just as many times. Kaz says Gunner is the real deal but they arent afraid of him. Daniels says the winner of tonights match gets spots in the BFG Series and that either he or Kaz will win the BFG Series and the World Title.
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BFG Series Qualifying Match Bad Influence vs. Cowboy James Storm & Gunner
Both members of the winning team here earn slots in the BFG Series. Storm & Gunner just won the Tag Titles at Slammiversary in a 4-Way that also included Bad Influence. Storm and Daniels will start this match off against each other and the two former Fortune allies lockup in the center of the ring. Storm forces Daniels into the corner but as he goes to break clean Daniels swings at him. Storm ducks and then nails Daniels before putting him in a side headlock. Daniels shoves Storm into the ropes but gets ran over with a shoulder block. Storm then hits the ropes and counters a Hip Toss into one of his own. Storm then hits a Snap Suplex followed by a Knee Drop. Gunner hits Daniels from the apron and then Storm tags him into the match. They whip Daniels into the ropes and connect with a Double Shoulderblock for a nearfall. Daniels quickly escapes the pin attempt and tags in Kazarian who nails Gunner with a series of forearms. Kaz hits the ropes and goes for a Cross Body, but Gunner catches him and hits a Fall Away Slam. Gunner then goes for the Gun Rack but Kaz fights out of it and then ducks a clothesline attempt as well. Daniels trips Gunner from the outside and then Kaz hits a Springboard Guillotine Leg Drop. Daniels tags back in and beats on the back of Gunner repeatedly. Daniels tags Kaz back in and then they take Gunner down to the mat where Kaz hits him with a round kick followed by a sliding dropkick from Daniels. Kaz then hits an Elbow Drop for a nearfall. Bad Influence whips Gunner into the corner but he explodes out with a Double Clothesline! Gunner tags in Storm and he nails Kaz with a Flying Forearm followed by an Atomic Drop and then a Leaping Neckbreaker! Storm whips Kaz into the corner and then catches Kaz as he goes for a float over and nails Kaz with an Alabama Slam (ROLL TIDE)! 1 2 NO Daniels breaks it up! Gunner runs in and clotheslines Daniels and then he and Kaz run into each other. Kaz then elbows Gunner as he bounces off the ropes. Kaz hits the ropes again but this time Gunner catches him with a Flying Knee. Gunner then puts Kaz in the Gun Rack but Daniels quickly hits him from behind and then tosses him out to the floor. Bad Influence whips Storm into the ropes and attempts a double clothesline, but Storm ducks it and then shoves Daniels into Kazarian! Storm nails Daniels with the Backstabber! Storm then goes for a Back Suplex on Kaz but he lands on his feet only to eat the Closing Time from Storm as he lands! Storm then sets up for the Last Call but Kaz grabs the referee and Daniels hits him in the back with a title belt! Kaz lets go of the referee and rolls Storm up, 1 2 3!
Winners: Bad Influence via pinfall (rollup)
In the back Crimson asks when the last time hes been seen and he says its been 12 months. Crimson says hes not going to tell Hervey why hes here, hell have to find out.
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In the back Velvet Sky has an envelope and she says its something for Mickie James that will make her and everyone happy.
BFG Series Qualifying Match Crimson vs. Joseph Park
Crimson has some new camo gear and wears a matching camo military jacket to the ring. Crimson gets on the mic before the match and says 470 12 and those numbers maybe numbers all of us know nothing about but to him those numbers have been consuming him. Crimson reminds us that he went 470 days without being defeated and then his undefeated streak came to an end 12 months ago at Slammiversary. He then says one small blemish on his record and he gets sent home for 12 months. Crimson says tonight he will be no longer consumed with numbers as he qualifies for the BFG Series again. He tells Joseph Park to come out and dance with the devils own because hes starting with Park. Crimson attacks Park as he gets in the ring and talks trash to him. Park slaps Crimson so he charges after Park only to get Hip Tossed. Crimson explodes with a clothesline and then punches Park in the head repeatedly. Crimson whips Park into the corner hard and then mocks him as Park rolls out to the floor. Crimson slams Park into the ring apron and then tosses him back into the ring. Crimson puts Park in a Cravate and catches him with a series of knee strikes followed by a Neckbreaker. Crimson hits a Spinebuster and then he waits for Park to get up and he charges at him, but Park moves out of the way and then rolls him up for the pin!
Winner: Park via pinfall (rollup)
In the back Mickie James talks about Velvet Sky and sarcastically says its so sweet of Velvet to have something for her.
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Velvet Sky comes out to the ring and says she needs to clear the air about something thats been on her mind lately. She says that ever since she lost the Knockouts Title to Mickie it seems like their friendship has been up in the air. Velvet says she has something in the envelope that will settle all their problems and then Mickie comes down to the ring. Mickie mockingly says shes overwhelmed with emotion and sarcastically says that Velvet is the Knockout of the Month while Mickie is only the Knockouts Champion so if anything Mickie should be getting Velvet a present. Velvet pulls out a piece of paper from the envelope and hands it to Mickie.
Velvet says its Medical Clearance from her doctor meaning she has no more excuses to dodge a rematch with her. Mickie says you can get fake stuff like that on the internet all the time and even if it is real its from yesterday and as far as she can see today her knee is still hurt. Mickie then kicks Velvet in the knee and slams her into the mat! Mickie then puts Velvet in a Sharpshooter but instead of just holding her there Mickie then actually cannonballs down on Velvets leg and continues to twist it as Velvet screams!
In the back Matt Morgan says were looking at the man that Sting couldnt submit yet he still has to qualify for the BFG Series. He says this is just another hoop he has to leap through and the 3 guys he is facing tonight has no shot at beating him.
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BFG Series Qualifying Fatal 4-Way The Blueprint Matt Morgan vs. Kenny King vs. Rob Terry vs. Magnus
Seeing how Matt Morgan was the only one that got a TV entrance I think we all know where this one is going. Magnus & Morgan have BFG Series experience while King & Terry have none. Theyll use tag rules in this one (two men in the ring at one time, tagging in and out). King and Morgan will start out but as they got ready to tie up King instead tagged Terry in. Morgan and Terry get in each others face and Morgan shoves Terry. Terry shoves him back and then Terry bounces off the ropes and shoulder blocks Morgan but he doesnt budge. Morgan does the same and Terry doesnt budge either. Terry again goes for a shoulder block but King hits him in the back and Morgan destroys him with a clothesline to the back. Morgan knees Terry in the corner repeatedly and then headbutts him and chokes him with his boot. King blind tags Morgan and then puts the boots to Terry. King punches Terry but he just shakes it off so King pokes him in the eyes and then tags Morgan into the match. Morgan kicks Terry in the head and then cannonballs down across his back. A we want Magnus chant starts as Morgan hits the ropes and King blind tags himself in. King hits a Springboard Flying Axe Handle and then puts Terry in a side headlock. Terry fights out but gets caught with a Jawbreaker. King hits the ropes but gets sent up into the heavens with a Press Slam from Terry! Magnus blind tags Terry and then clotheslines King several times before sending him into the ropes. Magnus goes for a backdrop but King stops and kicks him. King then hits the ropes but Magnus is right behind him with a Lariat! Magnus then knocks Morgan & Terry off the apron and charges at King in the corner. King nails him with a back elbow and then dives out of the corner with a Flying Cross Body! Magnus catches him in midair and hits the Tormentum! Magnus climbs up top and dives off with the Flying Elbow Drop! 1 2 NO Morgan breaks it up! Terry comes in now as well and hits Morgan with shoulder blocks in the corner. The referee backs him down and King nails Magnus with a Spinning Heel Kick! Terry drops King with a Chokeslam! Morgan destroys Terry with the Carbon Footprint! Morgan then goes after Magnus but he drops down and pulls the top rope down sending Morgan flying over the top! Magnus hits King with the MDD! 1 2 3!
Winner: Magnus via pinfall (MDD)
Well, wasnt I wrong about the turnout of that match? Everyone else in the match gets the jobber entrance while Morgan gets his full entrance yet Morgan still losses, nice.
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Backstage Eric Young says hes got a big fish on the line (obviously referencing his Animal Planet show) with Austin Arise and hes going to reel him in to win a spot in the BFG Series. EY says dont tell anybody but then realizes this is going on TV before running to the bathroom and hitting the stall.
Tenay talks about all the media exposure of Rampages TNA signing and then a video package hypes him up.
Rampage is shown backstage.
Footage of Stings loss to Bully Ray at Slammiversary is shown.
Sting comes out to the ring and he says it feels good to be back in the ATL. Sting says last year at Slammiversary it was announced he would be the first man to be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame and he will never forget that, but fast forward a year and a lot of things have changed. Sting says he was given exactly what he wanted, one shot at the World Title and Bully Ray. Sting says he failed and because he failed he can never again get a shot at the World Title. He says Bully sent wave after wave of Aces & Eights members until he was overwhelmed and he had nothing left. Sting says there is one other fact that he cant let go of or forget he was left in the ring to fend for himself. Sting says there wasnt a single member of the TNA roster that was willing to come out and help him when he was being jumped. He says thats okay and he doesnt mind that at all. Sting says Aces & Eights have each others backs no matter what and they are just like family it seems. Sting repeats the line just like family over and over and then says the famous Godfather line just when I thought I was out they pull me back in. Sting says he realizes now he has to go back to a place he never thought he would have to again and create his own family LA FAMILIA! He says he has to form his own new family or should he say his own new MAFIA new MAIN EVENT MAFIA! Sting says very soon the new Main Event Mafia will rise and Aces & Eights will fall! Well, thats interesting.
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A replay of Stings MEM comment is shown.
BFG Series Qualifying Match Showtime Eric Young w/ODB vs. A-Double Austin Aries
Aries partner Bobby Roode is already in the BFG Series. Highlights of EYs Animal Planet show are shown as he comes to the ring and it looks like ODB will be guest starring on Season 2. EY & AA lockup and Aries gets EY in a hammerlock. EY counters into a firemans carry and locks in an armbar. Aries counters into a headscissors but EY counters out of the move finishing off a nice chain wrestling sequence. They lockup again and Aries gets EY in a wristlock but EY rolls through and counters into a wristlock of his own. Aries flips though and into a leg sweep and then spins around EY and slaps him on the head. Aries then backs to the corner and lies across the top rope as EY shows off some frustration. EY charges after Aries but he slips away and out to the floor so ODB slides into the ring and dares EY to take her down. EY puts her in a waistlock and then takes her down to the mat and rides her before slapping her on the ass. The referee was not amused and neither was Aries. EY lies across the top rope as well and then slams Aries into the top turnbuckle as he charges after him. EY follows up with a dropkick for a one count. EY slams Aries into the turnbuckles and then whips him into the ropes and attempts a back elbow, but Aries ducks it and then slides out to the floor and gets in ODBs face. EY reaches out and grabs Aries by the head to pull him into the ring. Aries pokes EY in the eyes and then catches him with a Jawbreaker across the ropes. Aries chokes him and then slams him into the turnbuckles before choking him in the ropes. Aries then slingshots over the ropes into an axe handle as EY was hanging across the ropes. Aries hits a Slingshot Somersault Senton for a nearfall. Aries then puts EY in a chinlock and then forces him into the corner and chops him with some nasty Knife Edges. EY whips EY into the opposite corner but EY floats up and over a charging Aries and catches him with a stiff chop of his own! EY hits a series of right hands and then flips over the top rope as Aries shoves him into the corner. EY nails Aries with a shoulder block through the ropes and then slides through Aries legs and hits him with a series of rights. EY whips Aries into the corner and Aries flips over the top as well but as he lands on the apron EY clotheslines him. EY then dives over the top with a Slingshot Plancha onto Aries on the floor! Back in the ring EY hits a Belly-to-Belly Suplex! 1 2 NO Aries kicks out! EY climbs up to the top and ODB gives him a kiss but Aries crotches EY on the top rope before he can dive. Aries then hits the IED in the corner followed by the Brainbuster! 1 2 3!
Winner: Aries via pinfall (Brainbuster)
In the back Bully Ray talks to Aces & Eights most notably DOC. DOC seems to be pissed about something and Ray says that Hogan thinks he has them where he wants them by making them fight each other. Ray says its settled and everyone agrees while DOC was the only one that was reluctant.
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In the back Chris Sabin says its been very well documented what hes went through the past 2 years but hes been the underdog his whole life so its nothing new to him. He says however he still thinks about what might have been had he not tore his ACL in both knees. Sabin mentions how one of the matches he had before his 2nd injury last year was against Aries for the X-Division Title and that Aries went on to trade that title in for a shot at the World Title which he one. Sabin looks at the X-Division Title and says he doesnt know if hes ready to take the risk of trading in the title for a shot at the World Title yet.
BFG Series Qualifying Battle Royal Devon vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Wes Brisco vs. Garett Bischoff vs. DOC vs. Knux
As the bell rings all the members circle the ring but then they all stop. Anderson points at each member and they eliminate themselves as Taz laughs. When Anderson gets to DOC he doesnt seem ready to leave the match. DOC acts like hes going to finally do it but then stops and shakes his head at Anderson. Anderson tells him to jump his ass out of the ring and DOC levels him as the other members freak out at ringside! DOC picks Anderson up but Anderson knees him in the balls and tosses him out of the ring.
Winner: Anderson
After the match the rest of the members of Aces & Eights scream at DOC and ask him what he was doing as Anderson looks pissed.
In the back Rampage approaches Kurt Angle in the back and he asks Angle what he meant by saying he would give a Rampage a shot when hes ready. Angle says Rampage is a world class athlete but hes his world now and it will take time and training. Angle says it would be like him going to Bellator and kicking Rampages butt right off the bat, it doesnt work over night. Rampage says he gets it and hell be watching his match with AJ tonight.
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Backstage Aces & Eights continue to scream at DOC. Bully Ray tells them to shut up as Anderson throws a bottle against the wall. Ray says all they had to do was stick to the script and he says TNA is doing to them what they have been doing to TNA all along now. DOC says its his bad but he wants to be the one to step up in the Tournament. Ray says he appreciates that but they had a plan and they have to stick with it. DOC says its his bad but he needs to address something else. DOC says AJ Styles turned their back on them and hit him with their hammer so tonight hes going to step up and take it upon himself to take AJ out. Ray tells DOC to get the job done.
Main Event BFG Series Qualifying Match The Phenomenal AJ Styles vs. Olympic Hero Kurt Angle
I know there a lot of differing opinions on AJs new theme and I loved his G.R.I.T.s theme (rap) and I dont like country, but damn that song just makes his entrance feel epic to me. The lyrics match the mood of the character and if they would just add a few little things like lowering the lights when it starts and maybe just putting a spotlight on AJ as he comes to the ring it could make it so much better. Maybe even as AJ drops the hood off his head and holds up the P1 sign pyro goes off behind him (maybe even the old shower pyro he used to have back in the day). The hometown boy is getting a lot of love here. This is a rematch from Slammiversary in which Angle won, the winner gets the last slot in the BFG Series. Either way the BFG Series will be without one of the best wrestlers on the planet after this match. They lockup and Angle forces AJ into the corner but releases clean. They lockup again but this time Angle gets AJ in a waistlock, but AJ reverses it only to have Angle counter into a wristlock. AJ counters right back into a wristlock of his own and then into a side headlock. Angle shoves AJ into the ropes and they collide into each other but neither man backs down. Angle hits the ropes but runs right into the Phenomenal Dropkick from AJ! AJ hits a Snapmare Takeover and then kicks Angle in the back before dropping an elbow on Kurts shoulder. AJ whips Kurt into the corner and then hits a Flying Forearm. AJ hits a NASTY Backbreaker! AJ hits Angle with a series of elbow and forearms but Angle fights back with a series of strikes. Angle puts the boots to AJ in the corner and then chokes AJ with his boot. AJ comes back with a Knife Edge Chop and then a Vertical Suplex! AJ slams Kurt into the corner and follows up with another Suplex attempt, but Kurt blocks it and then punches AJ back into the corner. AJ reaches out to grab AJ but AJ kicks him and then suplexes Angle into the turnbuckles! Rampage is shown watching the match backstage.
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Back from the break AJ has Kurt in a chinlock as a Lets go AJ chant is going on. Angle fights up to his feet and breaks the hold with elbows and a big right hand. Angle hits the ropes but AJ quickly nails him with an elbow that sends him out to the floor! AJ then dives through the ropes with a dropkick sending Kurt into the announce table! AJ hits a Forearm Smash and then slams him into the apron. AJ rolls back into the ring and goes for a Plancha but Kurt moves and when AJ lands on his feet Kurt catches him with a Belly-to-Belly Overhead Suplex on the floor! Kurt tosses AJ back into the ring and hits a Backbreaker of his own for a nearfall. Kurt puts his knee on AJs back and locks him in a Chinlock at the same time. AJ fights the hold and breaks it with a big right hand. AJ hits the ropes but runs right into a Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker! 1 2 NO AJ kicks out! Angle quickly covers him again but again AJ kicks out. Kurt puts AJ in a Gutwrench on the mat. Kurt fights to his feet again and breaks the hold with elbows. AJ and Kurt begin exchanging right hands but explodes with a combination of rights, lefts, kicks, and a Spinning Back Fist capped off by a nasty Lariat! AJ follows up with another clothesline and then a Running Back Elbow followed by a Running Front Kick. AJ charges at Angle but he backdrops AJ over the top. AJ lands on the apron and then hits the Springboard Flying Forearm! 1 2 NO Angle kicks out! AJ picks Angle up but Angle explodes with a German Suplex out of nowhere! Angle rolls through and continues the Rolling German Suplexes! Angle goes for the Olympic Slam but AJ counters into a Spike DDT! 1 2 NO Angle kicks out BARELY! A this is awesome chant has started up. AJ goes for a Flying Forearm in the corner but Angle moves and hits the Olympic Slam! 1 2 NO AJ still kicks out! Now a this is wrestling chant has started as Angle locks in the Angle Lock! AJ rolls over and kicks Angle with his free leg and then as Angle grabs AJs leg AJ quickly reaches up and pulls Angle down into the Calf Killa! Kurt rolls over and into a pin! 1 2 NO Angle releases the pin and locks the Angle Lock back on! AJ rolls through sending Angle into the turnbuckles. Angle chargers back at AJ but runs into a Spinning Heel Kick. Taz points out that Angle lost his mouthpiece on an earlier shot from AJ. AJ climbs up top and sets up for something but Kurt quickly leaps to the top and flings AJ off! AJ backflips and lands on his feet! Kurt charges at AJ but runs right into a DDT in the corner! AJ picks Angle back up as members of Aces & Eights run out! One member distracts the referee as Knux & DOC attempt to clothesline AJ, but he ducks and they nail Kurt! AJ tosses DOC out of the ring and then nails Knux with an Enziguri! Anderson slides in the ring but Angle decks him! AJ rolls Kurt up, 1 2 3!
Winner: AJ via pinfall (rollup)
Aces & Eights jump Angle after the match but AJ just watches and leaves. Rampage Jackson runs out and swings his big ass chain at DOC, but he avoids it and bails out of the ring. Kurt & Rampage stand back to back as Aces & Eights retreat and Rampage swings the chain around.
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Final Impact thoughts on tonights show will be up tomorrow.
QUICK RESULTS 1) BFG Series Qualifying Match: Bad Influence def. James Storm & Gunner 2) BFG Series Qualifying Match: Joseph Park def. Crimson 3) BFG Series Qualifying 4-Way: Magnus def. Matt Morgan, Kenny King, & Rob Terry 4) BFG Series Qualifying Match: Austin Aries def. Eric Young 5) BFG Series Qualifying Battle Royal: Mr. Anderson def. DOC, Knux, Devon, Wes Brisco, & Garett Bischoff 6) BFG Series Qualifying Match: AJ Styles def. Kurt Angle
BFG Series Standings - Mr. Anderson - Austin Aries - Jay Bradley - Christopher Daniels - Jeff Hardy - Hernandez - Samoa Joe - Kazarian - Magnus - Joseph Park - Bobby Roode - AJ Styles
Robbie E Interview: Talks Training At A Young Age, Finding Gyms And More
Joe Pietaro of FitnessRx.com recently interviewed TNA Wrestler Robbie E. Below is a quick recap of the interview:
On his love for pro wrestling and training at a young age:
"I loved professional wrestling my entire life and was born to do it. I trained at a small local wrestling school the day that I turned 16 with my parents signature.
On his hair and how long it takes him to prepare it:
Honestly, my hair grows by the hour, he says with a laugh. It takes anywhere from 10 to 25 minutes to prepare it.
On going to the gym while traveling:
Im usually on the road three or four days every week. I wrestle all around the world. I have to find a local gym to train at in every stop we make. Its not easy, bro, Late at night its hard, but I do what I can and carry a lot of supplements with me when I travel.
Vote Now: Who Gets The First Call-Out on IMPACT - Jeff Hardy or Bobby Roode?
Next Thursday's "Open Fight Night" edition of IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 9/8c will officially kick off the annual Bound For Glory Series! As announced by Hulk Hogan, fans can vote who gets the first call-out on the broadcast - Bobby Roode or Jeff Hardy - the previous BFG Series winners who both receive automatic bids into this year's competition! Who will get the first call-out on Thursday's "Open Fight Night" edition of IMPACT WRESTLING? TUNE IN THURSDAY TO FIND OUT WHO WINS!
In an interview with The Houston Chronicle, The Undertaker comments on why he continues to wrestle despite injuries and age:
Honestly, I love it, thats why, Calaway said. Ive got 26 years in the business and all these injuries, but WrestleMania has become so huge, its just hard to walk away from it. I want the audience leaving the stadium going Wow! Its a responsibility I have being a top dog in this business. The crowd will let me know when its time to leave. They havent yet. If I didnt perform at WrestleMania, in some strange weird way, Id feel like I was letting Vince McMahon down.
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
Ik ben een man en woon in Dworp (Belgie) en mijn beroep is .
Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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