- Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with Vickie Guerrero backstage. She announces Alberto Del Rio vs. John Cena for tonight. We go to the RAW opening video.
- Michael Cole welcomes us to RAW as Daniel Bryan makes his way out. Cole is joined by Jerry Lawler and JBL on commentary. Bryan takes the mic and fans start chanting yes. There is a ladder set up in the ring.
Bryan talks about Randy Orton and then how everyone is wondering if he can ride the wave of momentum into Money in the Bank and win the ladder match. Bryan wants to be one of the greats and brings up Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, The Rock and Bruno Sammartino. Bryan says it's been far too long since he won Money in the Bank. He says he will be WWE Champion. Sheamus comes out to the stage and gets a pop from the crowd. Sheamus heads to the ring and brings up how he quickly beat Bryan at WrestleMania. The crowd boos. Sheamus isn't going to let anyone get in his way. They exchange disses and out comes Randy Orton with a mic.
Orton talks about how long it's been since he was champion. Orton says he is starving and a starving man takes what he needs. Orton says he needs the WWE Title. Orton says he will cash it in on the first unexpected champion he sees. Bryan brings up how he made Orton tap out last week and the fans start chanting "you tapped out." Orton threatens to drop Bryan. Orton says nobody is safe at Money in the Bank. Out comes Kane next. He agrees, nobody is safe, especially Orton. Kane says nobody has been more ruthless in WWE than him, especially when it comes to the WWE Title. Fans start chanting for CM Punk but Christian comes out to interrupt. Christian says he has more experience and success than anyone when it comes to Money in the Bank. Christian says he wants one more match and that's going to be for the WWE Title. Christian says he is the best guy in this match. Out comes Punk to a big pop.
Punk says he respects Christian and what he's done in his career but he's the best in the world and he is the best at the Money in the Bank matches. Punk reminds everyone he's won it twice and says soon, he will be the only person to win it three times. Punk says the bottom line is that nobody can touch him in the ring. Punk looks at the camera and says Rob Van Dam's name. He knows RVD is fearless with no regard to his personal safety. Punk gives props to Sheamus and Orton but Bryan cuts him off. Bryan threatens to make Punk tap out if he says one more word. Orton ends up hitting a RKO on Kane while Kane is arguing with Bryan. Everyone waits for a fight to break out. Christian and Punk start backing away from the ring. Orton's music hits as Bryan stares him down. Bryan checks on Kane as Orton heads up the ramp.
- We're going to be looking back at WWE Champions tonight. We get a highlight video for the legendary Buddy Rogers. Then we see a World Heavyweight Title video for Lou Thesz. This is to hype Del Rio vs. Cena for later tonight. We go to commercial.
- We get a vignette for The Wyatt Family.
Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Christian and The Usos
We go to the ring and out comes WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns with WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose. Out next comes Christian followed by The Usos.
Rollins starts out with one of the Usos. Ambrose comes in and takes over. They turn it around on Ambrose and Christian comes in off the top. Ambrose cuts Christian off with a knee to the gut and taunts him. Christian drops Ambrose into the bottom rope and he rolls to the floor to regroup. The Usos dive out and take Reigns and Rollins down on the floor. Christian dives out and takes out Ambrose. We go to commercial with The Usos and Christian standing in the ring.
More back and forth after the break. Ambrose mocks Christian and gets the fans to clap. Christian takes him out with a kick. Uso and Rollins come in at the same time and both go down. Christian tags back in and goes at it with Rollins. Christian with a big backdrop and a shot to Reigns on the apron. Christian turns around to a big kick from Rollins. Ambrose comes back in and stomps away on Christian. Lots of right hands from Ambrose while on the mat. Christian counters and drops Ambrose but Reigns breaks a pin up. Uso comes in but Reigns hits him with a Superman punch to send him to the floor. Ambrose and Christian go at it. Ambrose gets the win with a roll up.
Winners: The Shield
- Kane is backstage when Daniel Bryan walks in. He apologizes for what happened earlier. Bryan went to Vickie Guerrero and got him something to make it better. Kane says Bryan has done enough and to stay out of his business. Bryan got Kane a rematch against Randy Orton tonight. Kane is happy to hear that. He thanks Bryan. Bryan adds that he will be the special guest referee and walks away, leaving Kane upset again.
Dolph Ziggler vs.
We go to the ring and out comes Dolph Ziggler without AJ Lee and Big E Langston. We go to commercial before his opponent comes out.
Back from the break and Jinder Mahal is out with the rest of 3MB. Mahal strikes first but Ziggler counters and shows off. Mahal controls most of the match but Ziggler comes back out of nowhere with a Zig Zag for the win.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
- After the match, Ziggler fights off 3MB. He makes Drew McIntyre clothesline Heath Slater on the floor. Ziggler hits Zig Zag on Drew and poses on top of the announcers table.
- We get another highlight video looking back at former WWE Champion Bruno Sammartino and former World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race. Still to come, Cena vs. Del Rio.
- Back from the break and Vickie Guerrero is backstage with Brad Maddox. Vickie is about to badmouth The McMahons when Triple H walks in. He thinks Vickie is doing a great job with the show tonight because she's giving the fans what they want - Cena vs. Del Rio, Orton vs. Kane. Vickie says she's stressed because other family members are telling her what to do. Triple H tells her to listen to what they say but don't do any of it, do what he says. He walks off and Vickie looks frustrated.
- We get a graphic for Mark Henry vs. John Cena at Money in the Bank. They air a nice video looking back at Henry over the years.
Kane vs. Randy Orton
We go to the ring and out first comes Randy Orton. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and special guest referee Daniel Bryan is in the ring. Kane comes out next. Orton strikes first and takes Kane to the corner. Kane turns it around. Orton ducks a right hand and stomps on Kane. Kane levels Orton with a huge right hand. Orton fights out of another corner. Kane drops him with an elbow to the face. Kane with a running dropkick and a 2 count. Orton fights out of a hold but Kane scoops him. Orton slides out and hits a Thesz Press with right hands.
Bryan stops the match and disqualifies Orton and then re-starts it. We come back from a commercial and Kane is in control with Orton on the mat. Orton fights out with rights and a headbutt. Kane with a big clothesline in the corner. And another. Kane with the big sideslam.
Kane comes flying off the top rope but Orton cuts him off with a dropkick to the gut. Orton comes back and hits the powerslam. Orton with the second rope draping DDT but Kane blocks it and goes for a chokeslam. Orton fights him off. Orton with a backbreaker. Orton finally hits the second rope DDT. Orton gets the crowd fired up and readies for the RKO. Bryan gets in the way and Kane drops Orton with a big boot after the distraction. Kane covers for the pin as Bryan quickly counts.
Winner: Kane
- After the match, Kane argues with Bryan for cheating to help him win. Bryan says Kane would have lost if it weren't for him. Kane grabs Bryan by his throat and holds him. Kane lets go and exits the ring. Orton comes back in and lays Bryan out with a RKO.
- Paul Heyman is backstage with CM Punk and Curtis Axel. Punk isn't thrilled. Punk says he trusts Heyman but not Axel. Heyman wants Punk to trust his best judgment.
- Still to come, Del Rio vs. Cena. We get another highlight video looking at former WWE Champion Bob Backlund and former World Heavyweight Champion Dusty Rhodes. Back to commercial.
Fandango vs. Sheamus
Back from the break and out comes Fandango with Summer Rae. This is his first match back since suffering a concussion. Sheamus is out next. Lots of offense from Sheamus early on in the match. He works Fandango over on the floor. Sheamus tries to bring Fandango back in but he kicks Sheamus in the head. Fandango comes in but Sheamus hits a right hand to the gut. Fandango counters again with another kick to the head for a 2 count.
Fandango unloads on Sheamus and keeps him on the mat now. Sheamus makes a comeback and hits the forearm shots on the apron. Fandango rolls towards the ramp and leaves with Summer Rae as the fans boo and the referee starts counting.
Winner by Count Out: Sheamus
- Still to come, Cena vs. Del Rio in the main event. Up next, The Miz will face Ryback. Back to commercial.
Ryback vs. The Miz
Back from the break and out comes Chris Jericho for commentary. Ryback is out next followed by The Miz.
They lock up and Ryback takes it to the corner. Miz counters and goes for Ryback's leg. Ryback shoves Miz across the ring and beats him down. Ryback keeps Miz on the mat and stomps away on him. Ryback drops a bunch of knees into The Miz while he's down. Miz finally makes a comeback in the corner. He ducks a clothesline and goes back to Ryback's leg. Miz with a knee lift and a kick to send Ryback to the floor. Miz with the clothesline in the corner. Miz comes off the top rope but Ryback ducks. Miz goes back to the knee and takes Ryback down. Miz goes for the Figure Four but works on the leg some more in the corner. Ryback clutches his leg and tells the referee to call the match.
Winner: The Miz
- After the match, Jericho comes in the ring and gives Ryback a Codebreaker.
- We get another highlight video looking at former WWE Champion Hulk Hogan and former World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. Still to come, Cena vs. Del Rio tonight. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and out comes Mark Henry to the stage. Henry comes out and says he earned the nickname World's Strongest Man. Henry talks about coming up and earning the respect of every Superstar that he's ecer worked with. Henry says being nice and doing everything for the business got him nowhere. He deserves to be WWE Champion, damn it. After all the years Henry has given to WWE and the fans, he's earned the right to be WWE Champion. Henry says the fans are just a bunch of puppets. He says at Money in the Bank, nobody is going to keep him down anymore. Henry says he's going to do the right thing... for himself. After he beats John Cena, nobody in the world will be able to deny him. Henry looks into the camera and tells Cena he's going to beat his ass at Money in the Bank. Henry's music starts up and he heads to the back.
- Vickie and Brad are backstage when Vince McMahon walks in. Vince asks Vickie what Vince told her about Daniel Bryan last week - that he's small and has issues. Vince says Vickie and Brad aren't listening to him. Vince gives her props on tonight's main event. Vince says they are throwing money away because that match should be on pay-per-view. Vince says she and his other family members don't understand business, good business. Vince indirectly threatens their jobs and tells them to enjoy the rest of the night.
- Up next, Punk and Axel vs. The Prime Time Players. Back to commercial.
CM Punk and Curtis Axel vs. Darren Young and Titus O'Neil
Back from the break and out first comes CM Punk. Darren Young and Titus O'Neil wait in their corner. Out next comes WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel with Paul Heyman.
Punk and Axel discuss who will start the match and Axel gives it to Punk. Fans chant Punk's name. Axel slaps Punk on the back and tags himself in. They argue now. Young and Axel go at it now. Young sends Axel to the mat. Punk wants Axel to tag him in but he won't. Axel works over Young in the corner now. Punk asks for a tag again but Axel stalls and won't tag him. Titus comes in and goes at it with Axel but Axel gets the upperhand. Punk argues with Axel some more about a tag. Fans chant for Punk. Titus levels Axel with a clothesline and takes control.
Titus taunts Punk and the fans before tagging Young in for some double teaming. Young takes Axel to their corner and keep him there. Titus comes back in for more offense in the corner. Titus with an abdominal stretch now. Axel fights back but Titus keeps him from tagging Punk. Titus with a big slam to the mat. Titus taunts Punk some more before going back to work on Axel. Titus runs into knees from Axel and both go down. Fans chant for Punk again. Young and Punk come in at the same time. Punk flies in and takes out Young, then Titus. Punk with the spinning neckbreaker on Young. Punk hits the high knee in the corner and a clothesline on Young. Punk goes up top and nails the big elbow drop. Punk gets the fans fired up and calls for GTS. He nails it on Young but Titus runs in. Punk tosses Titus out of the ring. Axel tags himself in and steals the pin on Young for the win.
Winners: CM Punk and Curtis Axel
- After the match, Heyman tries to raise their hands but Punk doesn't want any part of it. Punk and Heyman argue as the fans chant Punk's name. Punk walks off.
- We get another highlight video looking at former WWE Champion Steve Austin and former World Heavyweight Champion Sting. Still to come, Cena vs. Del Rio in tonight's main event.
Alicia Fox vs. Kaitlyn
Back from the break and Alicia Fox waits in the ring. Out next comes Kaitlyn with Layla right behind her.
Kaitlyn strikes first and goes to work on Alicia. Early 2 count by Kaitlyn. Alicia comes back with a dropkick to the jaw and a 2 count. Fox with another quick pin attempt. Alicia with a bridge pin for a 2 count. And another pin attempt. Kaitlyn comes back with a spear out of nowhere for the win.
Winner: Kaitlyn
- After the match, AJ Lee and Big E Langston come out to the stage. AJ runs Kaitlyn down and calls her trash. AJ says she knows it, Big E knows it and all the fans are about to know it. AJ brings up some modeling photos Kaitlyn did before she came to WWE, when she was broke and desperate. Kaitlyn shows a photo of Kaitlyn and it's photoshopped to make her look about 400 pounds. AJ says Kaitlyn will lose at Money in the Bank.
- Vickie and Brad are backstage. Stephanie McMahon appears and isn't happy. She asked Vickie to fix the AJ situation two weeks ago. Stephanie goes on and Vickie is getting frustrated with the McMahons. Stephanie says Vickie will have a public job evaluation next week on RAW, in the middle of the ring. Vickie could become the official General Manager of RAW or she could lose her job. Stephanie walks off and Vickie cries.
Cody Rhodes vs. Antonio Cesaro
Back from the break and out comes Cody Rhodes with Damien Sandow, who cuts a promo about Money in the Bank on the way to the ring. Antonio Cesaro comes out next with Zeb Colter. Zeb speaks from the stage about what's going on in America. Zeb says a real American is back and out comes Jack Swagger. Zeb says they're here to draw first blood in this revolution. Cesaro and Cody start the match.
Cesaro ends up getting the win after Cody gets pinned when Sandow distracts him.
Winner: Antonio Cesaro
- We get another highlight video looking at former WWE Champion Triple H and former World Heavyweight Champion Booker T. Still to come, Cena vs. Del Rio in the main event.
- The Bella Twins are backstage with Jo Jo and Eva Maria, the new girls from Total Divas. Apparently they've called a cast meeting. The Bellas put them down and take credit for Total Divas. The new girls say they're all the stars of the show. Cameron, Naomi and Natalya come in and put their two cents in. The Bellas say they're carrying all the weight of the show. The Bellas rip AJ and Kaitlyn also. More arguing among the Divas.
- The announcers hype Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family. They will be coming next week.
John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio
World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio comes out for tonight's main event as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion John Cena to a mixed reaction. Cena and Del Rio go at it to start the match. They run the ropes and Cena hits a big hip toss. Cena takes Del Rio to the mat now. Cena with a shoulder. Del Rio comes back with a hip toss. More back and forth. Del Rio retreats to the floor to regroup. Del Rio comes back in and goes to work on Cena with kicks. Del Rio stomps away now.
Del Rio goes on and gets a 2 count. Cena comes back and hits the big bulldog. He charges in the corner but Del Rio moves and Cena hits the ring post. Cena lands out on the floor. Del Rio follows and sends Cena crashing into the fan barrier. Del Rio taunts Cena and rolls him back in the ring. Del Rio comes crashing down off the top but Cena kicks out at 2. Del Rio with more stomps now. Del Rio charges but Cena moves and he lands out on the floor. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Del Rio has Cena grounded on the mat. Cena comes back with a dropkick out of nowhere. Cena with shoulder block but he misses the second. Del Rio with a kick to the shoulder as he sends Cena back to the floor. Cena comes back and hits the shoulders. Del Rio slides out of an Attitude Adjustment and hits a Backstabber. Del Rio with a 2 count. Cena blocks the cross armbreaker and hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Del Rio blocks the AA and hits a German suplex for a 2 count. Cena with a belly to belly suplex for a close 2 count. Cena goes to the top but Del Rio kicks him to the mat for a close 2 count. Del Rio misses a second kick but blocks the STF. Del Rio with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for 2. Del Rio turns Cena upside down in the corner and kicks him. Del Rio charges but Cena pulls up and Del Rio hits the ring post. Cena climbs up and comes crashing down with a crossbody for a 2 count. Del Rio blocks an AA and applies the cross armbreaker. Cena rolls through and goes for the STF. Mark Henry comes walking down the ramp and Cena breaks the hold. Henry walks around the ring and stares at Cena. Del Rio rolls Cena up for 2. Kick to the head and another 2 count on Cena. Dolph Ziggler comes down and climbs to the top. Cena nails the AA on a distracted Del Rio for the win.
Winner: John Cena
- After the match, Henry grabs the WWE Title belt from ringside and walks into the ring with it. Henry acts like he's going to charge Cena but doesn't. Henry throws down the WWE Title belt and Cena goes to pick it up. Once again Henry makes Cena jump. Henry laughs at Cena before leaving the ring. RAW goes off the air with Cena staring Henry down from the ring after the announcers plug The Wyatt Family debut for next week.
- Former SHIMMER star Rebecca Knox, who recently signed a developmental deal with WWE, noted on Twitter that she's headed from her native Ireland to Florida this week to begin training with WWE.
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Preview Thursday's special July 4 Independence Day IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c as TNA invades Las Vegas! Remember - if you can't watch it Thursday make sure to set your DVR! - The countdown is on to the July 18 "Destination X" IMPACT special on SpikeTV, featuring TNA's high-flying X Division Superstars! How will Hulk Hogan last week's controversy involving Austin Aries hijacking the Suicide persona and capturing the X Division Championship? Will Aries cash in the title for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship? Or, does The Hulkster have other plans after what Aries did? Hogan will address Aries and his actions at the top of the broadcast! - Who is next to join Sting's "Main Event Mafia" to battle The Aces and Eights? Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe have joined the alliance - and a new member will be revealed on Thursday in Las Vegas! - Who will get the shot at the World Heavyweight Championship? The "Bound For Glory Series" continues on Thursday night - featuring two HUGE matches with points up for grabs: "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy faces Joseph Park in a BFG Series bout, as well as AJ Styles taking on Kazarian in a BFG Series Match! - Plus, what will be the fate of last week's "Gut Check" competitors as they chase their dream of earning a TNA contract? The hopefuls face the judges on Thursday night and will learn their fate! All this and much more on Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING at 9/8c on SpikeTV from Las Vegas!
Former Talents Create Rumors of Sexual Harassment Posted by Steve Carrier on 06/30/2013 at 09:45 AM
- There are rumors on Twitter that some of the WWE NXT developmental Divas are facing sexual harassment from a trainer there.
A few weeks ago, former WWE star Trent Baretta was asked if NXT Diva Bayley is similar to him. Baretta responded:
"nope. She's way prettier... I don't even get sexually harassed by my strength coach."
Last week, recently released star Briley Pierce, the brother of Dolph Ziggler, made some interesting tweets but they have since been deleted. Here they are from a screencap posted on WrestlingForum.com:
WWE announced Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton have been fined an undisclosed monetary amount for their chair shot exchange in a Street Fight on Monday's Raw.
We dont allow chair shots to the head in WWE, said Paul "Triple H" Levesque, WWE's Executive Vice President, Talent and Live Events. We understand it was in the heat of the moment but we take this very seriously and as a result, [Orton and Bryan] were fined.
Orton offered comment on the fine, stating, "Trust me, it was enough."
The show begins with a Dublin Street Fight, as Sheamus makes his way to the ring. Damien Sandow makes his way to the ring, holding a mic. Sandow speaks of South Carolina being the first to secede from the Union. Sandow says after one day here, he hopes it happens again. Sandow informs the masses that yall is not a word; rather it is pronounced you-all. Sandow then calls everyone an ignoramus. After he defeats Sheamus, he informs everyone that this match will be renamed after him.
Dublin Street Fight: Sheamus vs. Damien Sandow
Sandow begins with throwing punches. Sandow grabs a green colored Kendo Stick. Sheamus runs to him with a Knee Lift, but is hit in the shoulder with the stick. Sheamus rolls to the floor, but takes out Sandow with a Clothesline. Sheamus leans Sandow up against a small pub that is ringside, connecting with clubs to the chest. Sheamus ruins to Sandow, but is hit with a Dropkick. Sheamus is then thrown into the ring post. Sheamus is put into one of the bars, knocking it over. Sheamus gets up, grabbing a keg from the bar. The keg is thrown into Sandow, as he is knocked over. Sheamus goes under the ring, grabbing a sack of potatoes. The bag is smashed into Sandow, and dumped over him. Sheamus grabs a bite of a potato, as he takes Sandow back into the ring. Sheamus, is however, tripped on the steel steps.
-Commercials
Sheamus is taken out with a Back Elbow from Sandow. Sheamus is kicked with a few boots, before Sandow rolls to the floor. Sandow grabs some chairs and a Kendo Stick. Sandow wedges a chair in the corner, as Sheamus grabs a green bar stool. Sandow is hit in the face with it. Pin, but a kick out by Sandow. Sheamus connects with an Irish Curse. Sheamus follows with a Knee Lift. Sandow rolls to the floor, as he is hit with a Rolling Senton. Sandow is thrown back in the ring, as Sheamus goes top rope. Sandow is hit with a Battering Ram. Pin, but a kick out. Sheamus is blasted in the face with a chair, after trying to use a Kendo Stick. Pin, but a kick out. Sandow sets up the chair in the corner, laying on its front. Sheamus runs to Sandow, as he does a Drop Toe Hold. Sheamus is jabbed in the eye by the leg of the chair. Sandow follows with the Terminus. Pin, but a kick out. Sandow connects with a plethora of swings with the Kendo Stick, following with a pin. Kick out by Sheamus. Sheamus grabs a chair, and throws it at Sandow. Damien is taken down from the chair, as Sheamus grabs himself a Kendo Stick. A flurry of swings follow. Pin, but a kick out by Sandow. Sheamus grabs chairs, and lines them up. Sheamus picks up Sandow, but Damien gets out. Sheamus is pushed against the ropes, as he kicked Sandow. One final swing of the Kendo Stick causes Sandow to sit on the chairs. Sheamus takes out Sandow with a Brouge Kick, as he falls over the chairs.
Winner: Sheamus via pinfall
Sheamus begins throwing potatoes into the crowd, as he walks away.
A highlight from Raw is shown, where Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton with a Kendo-assisted No Lock.
Backstage, Kane tells Bryan he doesnt want to hear him brag about the match. Kane does congratulates him on the victory. Kane says the match was an upset, as Bryan begins to talk. Kane stops him, saying he is being stressed. Bryan is asked to leave, as he tells Kane that he will let that go. Bryan tells Kane he didnt need his help, but in case, will be on commentary for his match. Daniel hugs Kane, but walks away as Kane fumes.
-Commercials
A CM Punk and Paul Heyman video package is shown.
Miz welcomes us Miz TV. Mizs guest is Paul Heyman, as he is introduced as one of the most controversial in the business. Miz says Heyman has an answer for everything. Miz asks about the proverbial teaming of Punk and Lesnar. Heyman says he wouldnt like to get into his personal life. Miz reminds him of how he bullied Renee Young, and dares Heyman to bully him. Heyman says he is simply an advocate for one who could bully him. Curtis Axel is introduced, as he makes his way to the ring.
Miz says he was fooled by Heyman, just like he led everyone to believe that he had nothing to do with Lesnar attacking Punk. Miz says that isn;t his problem, but Axel is on his set uninvited. Heyman says Axel is his guest. Miz begins making Star Wars references to Heyman and Axel. Miz says Axel is like Luke Skywalker, saying he isnt like his father. Miz asks what will happen when Axel loses his belt to him. Curtis says he takes Mizs threats very personally. Miz asks Axel to put up the belt right now. Heyman interjects, saying his clients dont fight for free. Heyman says Axel got to the top without taking shortcuts, unlike Miz. Heyman mocks Mizs catchphrase, as he does it himself. Axel attacks Miz with a Neckbreaker.
-Commercials
AJ Lee, with Big E Langston, makes her way to the ring. Natalya makes her way to the ring. Before the match, Kaitlyn comes out dressed as AJ. Kaitlyn begins listing off her former lovers, saying she knows her way around the game. Kaitlyn says she even dated the timekeeper. Kaitlyn says there are rumors that AJ has received very thorough examinations from the ring side doctor.
WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee vs. Natalya
Natalya connects with a Side Headlock Takeover, but AJ reverses into Headscissors. Natalya connects with a Suplex. AJ is picked up, but gets out by pulling her hair. Kaitlyn skips around the ring, as Natalya rolls her up for the win.
Winner: Natalya via pinfall
Kaitlyn runs into the ring, connecting with a Spear. Big E drags AJ out of the ring, carrying her away.
-Commercials
A Wyatt Family vignette is shown.
Backstage, Vince McMahon meets with Teddy Long and announces the Smackdown Money in the Bank Ladder Match lineup. Long says he is looking towards the future. Wade Barrett, Dean Ambrose, Fandango, Jack Swagger, Antonio Cesaro, Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow are all announced as participants. McMahon says no one would have thought of that, but corrects Long on his pronunciation of Fandango.
Daniel Bryan makes his way to commentary.
Kane makes his way to the ring. Randy Orton makes his way to the ring.
Randy Orton vs. Kane
They lock up, as Kane gets a Waist Lock. Kane transitions into a Side Headlock. Randy locks in a Side Headlock himself, but is taken down with a shoulder. Kane slaps Orton, but is taken to the corner with fists. Kane is hit with a Clothesline, as he retaliates with an Uppercut. Another Uppercut follows, as Kane does a Snapmare. Kane connects with a Low Dropkick. Pin, but a kick out. Orton is whipped into the corner, as Kane runs after him. Orton does a Drop Toe Hold, as Kane is sent into the corner. Kane whips Orton again, as he is hit with a Front Powerslam. Pin, but a kick out. Kane makes his way to the top rope, as Orton hits him in the gut on his way down. Orton throws some stomps. Orton whips Kane, as he connects with a DDT.
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Kane knees Orton in the gut, following with a pin. Kane locks in a Shoulder Claw, as Orton stands out. Kane throws a fists, but is taken out with a Backbreaker. Kane picks up Orton, but is pushed against the ropes. Orton connects with a Thesz Press. Kane gets up, connecting with a Big Boot. Pin, but a kick out. Kane is hit with a Clothesline and Dropkick. Orton pins, but a kick out. Orton whips Kane, but it is reversed. Kane connects with a Sidewalk Slam and pins, but a kick out. Kane goes top rope, but Orton throws some fists. Orton follows Kane up, but is taken down with a headbutt. Kane connects with a Larait from the top rope. Kane goes for a Chokeslam, but is caught with an elbow. Kane is hit with a Scoop Slam. Pin, but a kick out. Orton goes for a DDT, but Kane counters into a Chokeslam. Orton gets out, going for an RKO. Kane pushes him into the corner, as Orton kicks an oncoming Kane. Orton sits top rope, but is punched off to the floor. Kane rolls Orton back into the ring, following to the apron. Orton catches him in a Rope Hung DDT. Kane rolls to the floor, as Daniel pushes Kane back into the ring. As he gets in, Orton catches him with an RKO.
Winner: Randy Orton via pinfall
Daniel walks away smiling, as he apologizes to Kane.
-Commercials
Justin Gabriel is in the ring. Ryback makes his way to the ring.
Ryback vs. Justin Gabriel
Justin goes for a kick, but Ryback backs him into the ropes. Justin gets away with chops and kicks. Ryback whips Justin, throwing a kick out his own. Justin is whipped, and then elbowed in the back. Justin is picked up, but gets out with kicks. Ryback goes for a Big Boot, but Gabriel moves. Ryback gets caught in the ropes, as many kicks a thrown. Justin goes for a Sunset Flip. Ryback picks him up, as Gabriel connects with a Chop Block. Gabriel connects with a Dropkick to a kneeling Ryback. Justin runs to a cornered Ryback, but is picked up and hit with Shellshock.
Winner: Ryback via pinfall
Chris Jericho comes out, mocking Ryback hurting his leg in the match. Jericho says all he has heard is that Ryback is a threat, but all he hears is him complain. Jericho says Ryback bitches and moans, so he should be called Cryback. Jericho says he will give him a reason to cry about. Jericho attacks Ryback, going for the Walls. Ryback rolls away, limping up the ramp.
In a highlight from Raw, the WWE 2K13 cover is shown.
Another Wyatt Family vignette is shown.
-Commercials
The Shield make their way to the ring. Christian makes his way to the ring. The Usos make their way to the ring.
6 Man Tag Team Match: The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Christian and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey)
Jey and Roman start off, as they lock up. Both are taken to the floor, through the ropes. Both teams face off on the floor.
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Dean throws fists to Jey, before Roman is tagged. Roman stomps away at Jey, following with a Powerslam. Pin, but a kick out. Roman locks in a Front Facelock, keeping Jey away from his corner. Roman pushes Jey to the corner, hitting Jimmy on the apron with a Superman Punch. Roman runs to Jey, but is thrown into the corner. Dean and Christian are tagged, as they go at it. Christian connects with a Diving European Uppercut. Christian goes for the Killswitch, but Dean gets away. Christian then connects with a Reverse DDT. Christian goes for a Spear, but is tripped. Christian then trips Dean into the ropes. Christian goes to the floor for the slap, but does a Back Body Drop to Rollins. Christian gets in the ring with a Diving Crossbody.Pin, but a kick out. Christian connects with a Tornado DDT. Pin, but a kick out. Jimmy and Jey take Roman to the floor. Rollins runs the ropes, connecting with a Senton Atomico. Dean goes to run the ropes, but is taken out with a Spear.
Winners: Christian and The Usos via pinfall
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Ricardo Rodriguez is in the ring, with a mariachi band and a pinata with Dolph Zigglers face on it. Ricardo introduces World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio, but not before making fun of South Carolina. Alberto makes his way to the ring. Alberto welcomes everyone to Fiesta Del Rio. Alberto says they will celebrate his victory over regaining his World Heavyweight Championship. Also, Alberto is a 4-time World Champion. Alberto says he will do things his way, so tonight he will only speak Spanish. So he does, as the crowd chants USA. Alberto says they should begin the pinata. Alberto swings, taking out the pinata. Alberto says he will leave Money in the Bank champion. Alberto then challenges Ziggler to come out, as he does. Ziggler takes out Ricardo and Alberto. Ziggler is thrown into the table, as Ricardo goes top rope. Ziggler throws Ricardo through the table. Ziggler connects with Zig Zag, then grabbing a guitar. Alberto runs away, as Ziggler smashes Ricardo in the face with the guitar. Ziggler dances with the mariachi band to end the show.
It seems as if the Knockouts Tag Team title belts have officially been deactivated. The titles were last held by Eric Young and ODB, who were champions from February 28, 2012 - June 20, 2013 before it was vacated by Knockout GM Brooke Hogan. The title has been vacated a total of 3 times, the first and second because of the releases of both Hamada and Awesome Kong.
The titles were originally won by former Knockouts Taylor Wilde and Sarita back in September of 2009 at the PPV No Surrender. It was officially retired on June 27, 2013, as TNA has removed it from their website.
The Wrestling Observer newsletter is reporting that Former TNA Tag Team and X Division Champion, Low Ki/Senshi, real name Brandon Silvestry has retired from Pro Wrestling.
Silvestry is rumored to have moved on from the world of professional wrestling and is concentrating his efforts on doing to voiceover acting. His final matches are said to have been with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
TNA Impact Wrestling Peoria, IL (Peoria Civic Center) June 27, 2013 Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz Report by: Josh Boutwell of Wrestleview.com
Impact opens up with highlights from last week and then Tenay & Taz run the card for tonight down at ringside.
Main Event Mafias music hits and Sting heads out to the ring alone. I am not feeling the new MEM music at all. Sting says he told Bully Ray that Main Event Mafia would rise and it would grow, and he promised what Bully experienced last week is just a little touch of what is to come. Sting introduces Kurt Angle and he comes down to the ring to join his MEM brethren.
Angle says what we are looking at right now are two of the originals from the Main Event Mafia. He says the whole concept behind MEM was that each member had to be a former World Heavyweight Champion, and they fought for power and the title. He says they did what they wanted and when they wanted and nobody could stop them, but unfortunately that description seems to describe Aces & Eights. He says that Aces & Eights have been more violent and vicious than anyone in TNA has ever been, and because of A&8 Sting will never be able to wrestle for the World Title again. He says because of A&8 he was screwed out of the BFG Series among other things they did to him. Angle says real family stick together as he and Sting look at each other. He says this is the new and improved Main Event Mafia. He says that they are both Hall of Famers but that doesnt mean a thing until they accomplish two goals: destroy A&8 and make sure Bully Ray losses the World Title! Angle says they will fight fire with fire and everyone will meet the newest member of the family.
A highlight package from the Ultimate X Match at Slammiversary is shown. Sabin says the X-Division Title is his ticket to the World Title which makes it mean more than anything hes done in his career.
Sabin is shown walking backstage when DOC grabs him from behind. He drags Sabin over to Bully Ray and slams him against the wall. Bully tells Sabin to relax and says he just wants to wish him luck in his match tonight. He says he hopes that Sabin wins and does great, and then he hopes he does the right thing when he retains. Bully says the right thing is to NOT cash in his title for a shot at the World Title. Bully says Sabin is a great little X-Division wrestler but Bully is a bad person and Sabin doesnt want any part of that. DOC & Mr. Anderson release Sabin and Bully wishes him luck and to be careful with those knees.
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A massive guy is shown warming up backstage for Gut Check named Adam Ohriner. A video package hyping up is shown and he talks about is short experience in wrestling (less than 2 years). This guy is massive and I believe he is the Big O that was featured on Zack Ryders internet shows back a couple of years ago. I believe he was trained by former ECW World Champion Mikey Whipwreck.
TNA X-Division Championship Triple Threat Match Chris Sabin (c) vs. Suicide vs. Kenny King
This is a rematch from Slammiversary minus the Ultimate X setup. The trio surround each other but then King pokes Sabin in the eyes before kicking Suicide. King goes back and forth between hitting Suicide & King. He attempts to whip King into the corner but Suicide reverses it and then charges at King only to run into a back elbow. King kicks Sabin and then climbs up top and dives off right into a Double Dropkick from Suicide & Sabin! Sabin gets Suicide in a waisltock but Suicide counter into a side headlock. Sabin shoves Suicide into the corner but Suicide floats over into a Headscissors attempt, but Sabin blocks it and tosses Suicide over the top rope. Suicide lands on the apron and then King comes flying in with a Flying Knee that sends Sabin into Suicide knocking Suicide down to the floor! King covers Sabin and gets a nearfall. He then puts the boots to Sabin and then hits an Atomic Drop followed by a Spinning Enziguri! Suicide dives off the top with a Missile Dropkick to King! Suicide whips King into the ropes and King does Suicides spot where he goes through the ropes but hangs onto them hanging in the air. Suicide dropkicks King sending him to the floor and then he dives off the apron with a Somersault Senton onto King on the floor! Sabin then hits a Slingshot Dropkick through the ropes knocking Suicide into the guardrail. Sabin then dives over the top with a Slingshot Plancha onto both King & Suicide on the floor!
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Back from the break Sabin puts King up on the top rope and then sidesteps a charging Suicide sending him crashing into the turnbuckles. Sabin then hangs King up in the tree of woe on top of Suicide. Sabin then hits the Hesitation Dropkick to both of them in the corner! Sabin covers King and gets another nearfall. Sabin goes for the Cradle Shock but Suicide pulls King off of Sabins shoulders and then sends Sabin into the turnbuckles with the Snapmare Driver! 1 2 NO Sabin kicks out! Suicide climbs up top but King crotches him up top and then climbs up with him. Sabin shoves King off the top and then goes for a Superplex on Suicide, but King stops him and then we have the TOWER OF DOOM! King covers Sabin, 1 2 NO he kicks out! King covers Sabin again and again only gets a nearfall. King goes for the Royal Flush but Sabin blocks it and then dropkicks Suicide out to the floor. Sabin goes for a rollup on King but he holds onto the ropes and then turns around and swings at Sabin. Sabin ducks and then hits an Enziguri! Sabin hits the Hail Sabin! 1 2 NO Suicide breaks it up with a dropkick and then tosses Sabin out to the floor. Suicide goes for his finish but King blocks it with back elbows and then hits the Cartwheel Kick! King chokes Suicide in the corner and then whips him into the opposite corner. King charges at him but Suicide floats up and over him and then connects with a Spinning Back Kick! Suicide rolls King up, 1 2 NO King kicks out! King comes back with a Jawbreaker and then a Front Kick. King goes for the Royal Flush but Suicide counters into a rollup! 1 2 3!
Winner & NEW X-Champ: Suicide via pinfall (rollup)
Sabin cant believe it as Suicide celebrates with the title. The replay shows Suicide holding onto the ropes as the referee makes the 3 count.
Hulk Hogans music interrupts Suicides celebration and Hogan comes walking out with someone limping. That looks like TJ Perkins. Hogan confirms that it is in fact TJ Perkins and says hes one of the toughest and hardest working guys in the back. Hogan says for years hes busted his ass in the ring to put food on his table and he is the real Suicide until tonight when someone jumped him in the back and stole his gear. Hogan says he wants to know whos under the mask right now, but Suicide bails out of the ring and through the crowd.
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A replay of the confusion situation that just went down is shown. In the back Hogan says he doesnt care who it was or where he went, hes giving whoever it was until the end of the night to come out and show his face.
Backstage Ryan Howe is warming up. The video package hyping up is shown where he talks about being a musician and wrestler. He is the boyfriend of Jessie Belle Smothers (Tracy Smothers daughter) and I believe he was a part of WWE Tough Enough back in 2011. I saw him live last year at an Indy show and I must say I was less than impressed.
Gut Check Challenge Ryan Howe vs. Adam Ohriner
Howe actually plays his guitar out to the ring. I dont know if he was air guitaring it or not but it at least sounded and looked like he was really playing. Taz calls him Van Hammer, good lord. They lockup and the bigger Adam forces Howe into the corner before tossing him across the ring. Howe comes back with a rollup but Adam rolls through and then hits a Gutwrench Suplex for a one count. Adam whips Howe hard into the turnbuckles and then connects with a Powerslam for another nearfall. Adam beats on Howe with some sloppy right hands. Adam whips Howe into the corner and then charges at him but Howe catches him with a back elbow. Howe then springs to the top and dives off with a Flying Cross Body, but either Howe didnt jump far enough or Adam was too far out because Howe landed almost squarely on Adams knees. That could have ended badly. 1 2 NO Adam kicks out and then Howe nails Adam with a series of forearms. Adam responds with a big clotheslines for a nearfall. Adam tosses Howe in the corner and hits a series of shoulder blocks and then goes for a Splash, but Howe moves out of the way and then hits a series of forearms followed by a Corkscrew Elbow. Howe hits a dropkick and then a heel kick for a nearfall. Howe goes for a suplex but Adam blocks it and shoves him into the ropes. Adam goes for a backdrop but Howe drops down to his knees and hits an uppercut. Howe hits the ropes but runs into a Powerslam for the pin to painfully end this match.
Winner: Ohriner via pinfall (Powerslam)
In the back Sting & Angle are discussing the new MEM member. They walk into a room as Sting says theyll be better off this go around.
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The BFG Series Standings are shown, no changes yet of course. Two BFG Series Matches are tonight though.
Backstage Bully Ray approaches TJ Perkins and tells him hes a hell of a little wrestler and he has a bright future. Bully asks if Kurt & Sting put him up to this tonight but TJ says he doesnt know what happened. Bully asks if TJ if hes positive that Sting & Kurt didnt put him up to this, but TJ says hes been working on the opportunity of a lifetime and he got jumped and it taken away from him. TJ stands up and says he can assure Bully that it was very real. Bully says MEM are trying to play mind games but TJ says he doesnt know who jumped him. TJ starts to walk away but Bully stops him and then says NOW you can leave.
A recap of the Velvet/Mickie feud is shown.
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TNA Knockouts Championship Hardcore Country Mickie James (c) vs. Velvet Sky
Velvet is wearing houndstooth on her skirt, which gets a BIG Roll Tide from me! Before the match Mickie sarcastically apologizes to Velvet again, and she says the title can change people like it changed Velvet. She says that when Velvet was champion they were best friends and now that Mickie is champion they arent friends anymore which breaks her heart. She says that she still cares about Velvet and her health so she will give her one last chance to walk away. Mickie says the people dont want to see her get hurt and Mickie definitely doesnt want to see that. Mickie tells her to do the right thing and dont be the $3 stubborn pack mule that she is. Velvet Spears Mickie and starts slamming her head into the mat repeatedly. ODB pulls her off but Velvet goes right back and slams Mickies face into the mat. Velvet then slams her into each turnbuckle before slamming her shoulder into Mickies gorgeous waist repeatedly. Mickie comes back with an uppercut and a series of kicks in the corner. Mickie tries to whip Velvet into the corner but Velvet counters into a Russian Leg Sweep for a nearfall. Mickie rolls out to the floor to catch a breather but then trips Velvet from the outside and pulls her knee out to the apron and slams it into the side of the apron. Mickie covers Velvet twice for a nearfall and then goes for a leg submission but Velvet kicks her off with the good leg. Mickie comes back and hits a Snapmare Takeover followed by a Sliding Dropkick for another nearfall. Mickie puts Velvet in a Kneelock but Velvet kicks her repeatedly with the other leg and then rolls her up! 1 2 NO Mickie kicks out and then slams Velvet into the corner. Velvet hits a series of shoulder blocks and then chops her. Velvet comes back with a kick to the face and then she goes for a Headscissors Kick out of the corner but Mickie swats her kick away and then locks a Kneelock in on the bad knee. Velvet kicks her away with the other leg and then hits a series of clotheslines and a back elbow. Velvet hits the ropes and kicks Mickie followed by a Bulldog! 1 2 NO Mickie kicks out! Velvet hits a Forearm Smash and then a chop and a kick. Velvet whips Mickie into the ropes but Mickie holds onto the ropes and slides out to the floor to escape Velvet. Velvet follows her out and connects with a Spinning Headscissors Takeover on the floor! Velvet then hits a Spear! Velvet punches and slaps Mickie repeatedly! Velvet tosses Mickie back in the ring but as she tries to get back in Mickie hits a Spinning Back Kick to Velvets injured knee and then hits a DDT! 1 2 NO Velvet kicks out! A Lets go Velvet chant starts as Mickie goes for the Mickie-DT, but Velvet blocks it and kicks Mickie in the head and then hits a Neckbreaker! 1 2 NO Mickie kicks out! Velvet goes for the In Yo Face but Mickie shoves her into the corner. Velvet comes back with an attempt at the Spinning Headscissors again but Mickie blocks it and then knees Velvet in the injured leg. Mickie then puts Velvet in an inside Deathlock/Crossface at the same time in a modified Bow & Arrow. Velvet taps as she screams in pain.
Winner & STILL KO Champ: Mickie via submission (Deathlock/Crossface Bow & Arrow)
Christy Hemme interviews Velvet at ringside as the fans chant you tapped out at her. Velvet cries and says she thought her knee was okay and she fought so hard to finally get her rematch only to lose. She says shes heartbroken and she cant talk anymore.
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In the back Hogan talks to the referee for the X-Division Match and asks him if he noticed anything different about Suicide that could tell him who it was under the mask. The referee says he couldnt tell anything different at all.
BFG Series Match The IT Factor Bobby Roode vs. Magnus
I dont believe these two have ever faced each other one-on-one but they were part of a great Beer Money-British Invasion feud several years ago. Roode and Magnus lockup and they brawl into the corner before breaking clean. They lockup again but this time Roode gets Magnus in a wristlock and transitions into a hammerlock. Magnus counters into a wristlock of his own but Roode counters right back and sweeps Magnus legs. Magnus counters into a Hammerlock but Roode is able to roll through and counter into a side headlock. Magnus shoves Magnus off but Roode runs him over with a shoulder block. Roode hits the ropes but runs into a High Knee from Magnus for a nearfall. Magnus goes for the Texas Cloverleaf but Roode quickly gets to the ropes and slides out of the ring. Roode trips Magnus and pulls him to the outside. Magnus decks Roode and then slams him into the apron before tossing him back into the ring. As Magnus rolls back in Roode kicks him and then slams him into the turnbuckles. Roode puts the boots to Magnus and then chops him hard. Roode hangs Magnus up in the ropes and then catapults him throat first into the middle rope! Roode rolls back to the floor and slams Magnus head into the apron. Roode then slams him elbow down across the throat of Magnus before rolling back in the ring and hitting a Hangmans Neckbreaker for a nearfall. Roode gets a nearfall and then puts Magnus in a chinlock. Magnus fights back with body shots and then they exchange right hands. Magnus hits a Back Suplex and then connects with a series of clotheslines. Magnus whips Roode into the ropes and goes for a backdrop, but Roode kicks him and then hits the ropes but Magnus is right behind him with a Lariat! Magnus charges at Roode in the corner but he gets his boots up and then dives off the top with a Cross Body, but Magnus catches him in midair and transitions into the Tormentum! Magnus climbs up top but Roode catches him with a right hand and then climbs up with Magnus. Roode goes for a Superplex but Magnus shoves him off and then dives off with the Flying Elbow Drop! 1 2 NO Roode kicks out! Magnus attempts to whip Roode into the corner but Roode reverses it and then charges at the Brit. Magnus catches him with an elbow and then charges at Roode but runs into the Double-R Spinebuster! Roode talks trash to the crowd and then sets up for the Payoff but Magnus blocks it and hits the MDD! 1 2 3!
Winner: Magnus via pinfall (MDD)
Tenay puts over how big of an upset that was and calls it the biggest win of Magnus career.
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Backstage Aces & Eights approach members of the TNA roster and interrogate them about being Suicide. Chavo, Robbie E, & Jesse say they arent Suicide and Bully says if he finds out its any of them they just committed career suicide. Bully tells Jesse he might want to lay off the carbs and Robbie says hes right bro.
James Storm & Gunner are in the ring. Storm says that people claim that Tag Team Wrestling is a science but looking at he and Gunner they sure as hell dont look like scientists. Storm says he has been called a chemist due to his mixing of liquids (alcohol). He says that one thing hes learned from being a 12-time Tag Team Champion you dont have to like your partner, as long as you show up to work and watch each others backs then youre good to go which is why he chose Gunner to be his partner. Storm says he knows there are a lot of tough guys in the back but before he can say anything else The Shores music hits and they come down to the ring along with Tara.
Robbie says Gunner & Storm really think theyre tough but Robbie & Jesse are the two toughest guys in the locker room. Robbie says he knows Gunner has tattoos and drinks beers with Storm but picking him over Robbie was a big mistake bro! Robbie says its too late to look back because this train has already sailed down the road which causes Storm & Gunner to laugh about the analogy. Robbie says he & Jesse are the future of tag team wrestling and calls themselves The Bromance.
Storm laughs and asks him if he really just said Bromance and asks Robbie if they are a thing now. Robbie says he didnt say that, he said they are the Bro-Mans. Jesse tells Storm to shutup and says they have a hot chick, Tara with them. Storm says Tara is what they call a butter face (everything is hot but her face). A butter face chant starts and Jesse attempts to defend her honor only to get knocked out by Gunner. Storm tells Gunner he didnt have to knock the guy out as The Bromance leaves.
In the back Sting & Angle talk about the new member of MEM and says maybe they should go talk to the mystery man behind the Suicide mask too.
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Main Event BFG Series Match Samoan Submission Machine Samoa vs. Mr. Anderson
Anderson decides to go solo tonight without any A&8 backup. They lockup and Joe forces Anderson in the corner but releases clean before locking up again. Again they brawl into the corner but this time Anderson knees Joe in the gut and then nails him with a series of rights. Joe answers back with chops and jabs that send Anderson reeling to the corner. Joe beats Anderson down in the corner with nasty strikes. He then whips Anderson into the opposite corner and hits a Running Back Elbow followed by a Leaping Enziguri for a nearfall. Joe lights Anderson up with a chop and then he charges at Anderson but Anderson sidesteps Joe and drop toe holds him into the turnbuckles as a Green Bay sucks chant starts. Anderson tosses Joe out to the floor and kicks him in the ribs. Anderson slams Joe into the apron and then hits him with an uppercut before tossing him back into the ring for a nearfall. Anderson puts Joe in an armbar but Joe fights it off with forearms and then he tosses Anderson into the ropes. Joe goes for a clothesline but Anderson counters into a Swinging Neckbreaker for another nearfall. Anderson chops Joe and then attempts to whip him into the corner, but Joe reverses it and runs at Anderson only to run right into a boot. Anderson then climbs up top and dives off right into an Atomic Drop from Joe! Joe follows up with a Mafia Kick and then a Backsplash Senton! 1 2 NO Anderson kicks out! Joe lifts Anderson up in the air with a backdrop but then members of A&8 run out and surround the ring! The distraction allows Anderson to hit a DDT! 1 2 NO Joe kicks out! Anderson hits the ropes but Joe catches him with a Snap Powerslam! Sting and Angle run down and jump DOC & Knux! They chase A&8 off and in the ring Anderson attempts the Mic Check but Joe blocks it by holding onto the ropes and then locks in the Coquina Clutch for the submission!
Winner: Joe via submission (Coquina Clutch)
After the match Sting & Angle hug Joe and it looks like we have a new MEM member! Joe holds up the M symbol as the MEM music hits!
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In the back Angle & Sting welcome Joe into the MEM and present him with a suit. Angle says youre gonna like the way you look and Sting replies with and I guarantee it. Nice Mens Warehouse reference.
Hulk Hogan comes out to the ring and he says tonight was supposed to be about who the X-Division Champion is and if they would roll the dice in a World Title shot, but now they have a mystery to solve. Hogan says whoever is under the Suicide mask need to get out here right now or hes going to strip him of the belt.
The fake Suicide comes down to the ring and Hogan says he understands when opportunities come your way you take advantage of them, but this thing isnt about cheating. He says he wants to know who is under the mask right now. Suicide refuses to take the mask off and Hogan starts to strip him of the belt but Bully Ray comes down to the ring to interrupt them.
Ray says for the first time in a long time they are actually on the same page about something. Ray says he wants to know whos under that mask too and he tells Suicide to take the mask off now. A Take it off chant starts but again Suicide just shakes his head. Ray says that doesnt even matter and he says the only thing that matters is if he cashes in that belt for a shot at the World Title. Ray says the only reason he even won the X-Division Title was because he put the fear of God in Chris Sabin. Ray tells Suicide to do himself a favor and walk away because he doesnt want any piece of him because he is a bad person that does bad things. He tells Suicide to put his tail between his legs and leave.
Hogan tells Suicide to take the mask off now but Suicide finally speaks and says he was in darkness and he felt the pain. Whoever it is behind the mask is disguising his voice somehow. He says in life we are given choices or options, the easy thing or the right thing and raises the X-Division Title up. Suicide says Bully Ray always comes out and asks the people if they know who he is, but the real question is does Bully know who Suicide is. He says he should because he is a man that has beaten him once again. He pulls the mask off revealing it to be AUSTIN ARIES! Aries says hes the man that cashed in that belt and won the World Title before and hes the man that is going to do it again! Bully Ray looks like hes seen a ghost as Aries smiles!
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Final Thoughts will be up tomorrow morning.
QUICK RESULTS 1) TNA X-Division Title 3-Way: Suicide def. Kenny King & Chris Sabin (c) to win the title! 2) Gut Check: Adam Ohriner def. Ryan Howe 3) TNA Knockouts Title: Mickie James (c) def. Velvet Sky to retain the title! 4) BFG Series: Magnus def. Bobby Roode via pinfall (7 points) 5) BFG Series: Samoa Joe def. Mr. Anderson via submission (10 points)
BFG Series Standings 1) Magnus (17 points) 2) Samoa Joe (12 points) 3) Mr. Anderson (7 points) Austin Aries (7 points) Jeff Hardy (7 points) Christopher Daniels (7 points) 4) AJ Styles (2 points) 5) Kazarian (0 points) Jay Bradley (0 points) Hernandez (0 points) Joseph Park (0 points) Bobby Roode (0 points)
Scheduled for Next Week: -Ladder Match: Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell
The mention of Barclay is obviously a reference to the Barclays Center, which will host WWE Raw for the first time on 7/15.
What is interesting about that comment is that in asking around to TNA sources this evening, PWInsider confirmed that Taz's current deal with the company is set to expire in just a few weeks. TNA is running Brooklyn on 7/5, but Taz did not specifically reference that date or venue, MCU Field, at all - instead cryptically making a reference to the Monday Night Raw taping.
Thanks for fourm member The P1 for the tip!
UPDATE: Taz has removed his Twitter comment making a cryptic reference to next month's WWE Raw taping in Brooklyn, NY.
One source contacted PWInsider.com stating that Taz's final contracted appearance for the promotion could be as soon as this Saturday's TNA Impact Wrestling taping in Las Vegas, which will tape episodes airing on 7/4 and 7/11.
Adam Ohriner whor refers to himself as "The Big O" will be facing off in this week's gutcheck match against Ryan Howe. Adam first caught the eye of the TNA Staff when he attended a gut check in Fayetteville. With an affinity for the spotlight and his love for being on camera, Adam went into wrestling school with no prior training or background in the sport. Two years later Adam's dreams will either come true or be put in check by the judges of TNA Gut Check. Watch IMPACT WRESTLING every Thursday night at 9/8c on Spike TV.
Randy Orton's Twitter bericht over The Punt Kick:"@randyorton so @WWE ban your punt kick but let @VivaDelRio kick people in the head? whats the difference? Bring back the Punt Kick!!!!!"
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Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
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