Matt Hardy Update; Backstage At Raw, Rehab News Posted by Andy Steven on 07/21/2009 at 10:40 PM
WWE Superstar Matt Hardy updated his fans on his injury in his new MySpace blog. I'm feeling better by the day and can't wait to get back to 100%, and better than ever. Rehab and training is coming along slowly but good. Hardy said.
Hardy also revealed on his Twitter account that he was at last night's WWE Raw taping in Raleigh, North Carolina. He wrote the following on his Twitter page; Good day guys and gals. Stopped by Raw in Raleigh & got to see alot of peeps.. Being at the show made me a lil stir crazy to wrestle again..
It is being said that Taz's arrival in TNA has "shaken up" both Mike Tenay and Don West as the general belief is that he will wind up as an announcer once his role managing Samoa Joe runs its course. One of the reasons given for West's new heelish persona was to get him over as a character and thus save his spot when Taz arrived. However, no one has been given any indication on what the future announcing crew would be.
Yoshi Tatsu def. William Regal Ezekiel Jackson def. Local competitor Shelton Benjamin def. Goldust Tyler Reks def. Paul Burchill
RICHMOND, Va. Just days before Night of Champions at 8/5 PT Sunday, those who wander the Land of the Extreme continue to search for a way to become the face of the ever-changing franchise. ECW Champion Tommy Dreamer and Christian crossed paths for the final time before their contest at the pay-per-view, while new Superstars to the brand and to all of WWE made significant impacts, suggesting a new blood may be pumping through the Extreme veins of ECW.
The Abraham Washington Show (PHOTOS | WATCH) Tensions are running high as ever in the week leading up to Night of Champions. As guests on The Abraham Washington Show, ECW Champion Tommy Dreamer and Christian could not contain themselves. Washingtons leading questions were no help as the ECW Original and Captain Charisma almost turned conversation into chaos, slapping one another and nearly coming to blows as ECW on Syfy went off the air.
Tyler Reks def. Paul Burchill (PHOTOS) Another new talent, Tyler Reks, was still in search of his first win. After two consecutive losses to Zack Ryder, Reks changed his luck and defeated Paul Burchill in a competitive contest. Unfortunately for the young Superstar, he couldn't enjoy his victory for long. Burchill took matters into his own hands after the bell, making Reks pay.
A visit with Sheamus Despite not having a match on ECW on Syfy, Sheamus made sure not to be forgotten when he checked in from outside of the locker room. The Irishman, who has been immensely successful in his young, undefeated career, told the WWE Universe that the days of Finlay and Hornswoggle making a spectacle of themselves were over in the Land of the Extreme. The self-proclaimed "Celtic Warrior" would make ECW's viewers regret once worshipping the heroes that he will lay to waste in the coming months.
Shelton Benjamin def. Goldust (PHOTOS) Shelton Benjamin continues to climb toward his Gold Standard status, beating the very substance he claims to be. Goldust impressed ECW viewers with a strong effort, but in the end, it wasnt enough to overcome Benjamin.
Ezekiel Jackson def. local competitor (PHOTOS | WATCH) While he came over to ECW in the 2009 WWE Supplemental Draft, Ezekiel Jackson is the most recent ECW Superstar to make his first appearance for the brand. In the ring, he gave the WWE Universe a glimpse of what to expect as he cruised to a convincing victory. The celebration was cut short by Vladimir Kozlov, however, who insisted on showing up Jackson by applying a few maneuvers of his own on the fallen competitor. The Russian Superstar then left the ring without explanation or words of any kind for Jackson.
Yoshi Tatsu def. William Regal (PHOTOS) In the first match of the evening at the Richmond Coliseum, ECW newcomer Yoshi Tatsu earned what many would consider his first victory. In his debut bout, he surprised Shelton Benjamin with an unexpected blow and covered him for the win, only to lose to Benjamin in their rematch the following week. On ECW, Tatsu and Regal put forth a great match for the WWE Universe, but in the end, it was the young Japanese Superstar who had his fists raised in the air after pinning the seasoned veteran.
It has now been confirmed that Jeff Jarrett and Karen Angle are in fact romantically involved, as was revealed on Bubba The Love Sponge by an anonymous caller. It has been rumored within the company among wrestlers for months, but it had never really been confirmed.
There are several sources saying that the relationship dates back to last fall, when Jarrett and Kurt Angle were feuding on TV. Kurt may have even been aware it was going on back then.
Contradictory to previous reports, sources now say that Jarretts time off was his decision, and wasnt forced upon him by Dixie Carter. The decision was apparently made after recent issues arose between Kurt and Karen regarding the custody of their children. The word going around at the Impact tapings was that Jeff removed himself from TNA while the custody issues are ongoing. Until those issues became heated, Jarrett and Angle had been able to co-exist.
ProWrestling.net has confirmed reports that there was some talk in WWE about bringing back Kurt Angle. However, when re-signing Kurt was pitched to Vince McMahon by the creative team, Vince shot the idea down quickly. Vince said he feels Angle was not a channel changer and also cited his prescription pill issues. Prior to pitching it to McMahon, the creative team was split on the issue.
Several months ago, a WWE source said that the company would be interested in using Angle on a limited schedule similar to Shawn Michaels and Undertaker, however that doesnt seem to be the case anymore. The main concern is whether he would adhere to the Wellness Policy.
There are conflicting reports regarding Angles current TNA contract. Some say it expires in September, while others are under the impression that theres another year left on the deal.
It appears that Shelton Benjamins recent move to ECW was not done as a demotion, but instead there is hope that hell once again emerge as a big fish in a small pond. The Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter is reporting that the company feels if he heats up on ECW, they can always move him back to RAW or Smackdown. Sheltons reputation for years was that hes a great athlete but lacks the motivation to live up to WWEs expectations of him, and this caused his Smackdown push to be scaled back. The feeling of several sources is that he became complacent once he made some money, but has shed that reputation in recent months.
In another report by PWTorch.com, they state that WWE officials take into account the number of minority wrestlers they have on each brand. More than one source says that race was something taken into account as part of the recent 15-wrestler trade between brands.
It would appear that there is something to the anonymous TNA employee's claims on last Wednesday's episode of Bubba the Love Sponge's satellite show that Karen Angle and her children were living together with Jeff Jarrett. It is now coming out that TNA president Dixie Carter ordered Jarrett to go home as soon as she found out about the person's claims, which has been described publicly as him agreeing to take a leave of absence.
At Saturday night's TNA house show in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Kurt Angle was telling people that he is going to end up with the booking control of the company that Jarrett had and that he won't sign a new contract with TNA if Jarrett remains in power. No one really know how things will transpire from this point. Angle's contract with TNA is set to expire in September and he has not yet agreed to a new one.
Jarrett was booked in segments on last night's pay-per-view that were either tweaked or removed. The direction of the booking for last night's show was planned before all of this stuff went down, as is television for the next few weeks. However, everything involving Jarrett will obviously have to be tweaked and/or removed as he was slated to further his program with Eric Young at this week's slate of television tapings.
For the most part, the wrestlers are more sympathetic to Kurt Angle on the matter, aside from those who have close ties with Jarrett.
TNA personnel are playing the tape from Wednesday's episode of Bubba over and over in hopes of figuring out the person who disguised his voice and started this messy situation. Before the mystery person in question went on the air, he or she asked for Bubba to disguise his voice with some sort of distorted audio. Bubba did, so there is probably no way of telling who it was that called in.
Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer wrote a brief note on the www.f4wonline.com message board to say that it was actually Dixie Carter's decision for Jeff Jarrett to step away from his duties in TNA, not Jarrett's.
"It was not Jeff's decision. It was Dixie's decision," Meltzer wrote. "Very complicated issue. In fact, more complicated than anyone would believe."
It should be noted that there was a rumor going around among TNA personnel backstage at last night's show saying Jarrett was suspended.
United States Champion Kofi Kingston, MVP & Primo def. Big Show, Jack Swagger & Carlito Jerry "The King" Lawler def. The Brian Kendrick Mark Henry def. Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho (disqualification) Hornswoggle def. Chavo Guerrero in a "Sharp Dressed Man" Tuxedo Match Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes def. Kelly Kelly & Gail Kim in a "Legs" Match John Cena & Triple H def. WWE Champion Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase
RALEIGH, N.C. - With legendary guitar gurus Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill of ZZ Top sharing celebrity guest hosting honors, tonights Raw was bound to be a rockin time. As if to drive home the point, John Cena, Triple H and WWE Champion Randy Orton struck a menacing chord.
John Cena & Triple H def. WWE Champion Randy Orton & The Legacy (PHOTOS | WATCH) For all the disdain he exhibits toward his Night of Champions opponents, Triple H and John Cena, WWE Champion Randy Orton knows enough not to take these two men lightly. As he teamed up with his Legacy cohorts Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase against the pair, Orton knew this match would be pivotal. After all, whoever wins would be sure to enjoy a tremendous amount of momentum heading into Night of Champions. The only problem being that The Game and Cena were both well aware of the ramifications as well.
After a bumpy ride as well as some high contention with The Game it was Cena who finally scored a quick pin on The Viper, securing not only the win but also a great boost toward Night of Champions in just six days.
Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes def. Kelly Kelly & Gail Kim in a Legs Match; Shaquille ONeal to guest host next week (PHOTOS | WATCH) Theyve got legs. And they certainly know how to use them. Compliments of Gibbons and Hill, leggy Divas Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes took on Kelly Kelly & Gail Kim in a ZZ Top Legs Match. When the air had finally cleared, long, tall Fox carried the day for her team by managing a pin against Kelly Kelly.
Moments earlier, Jerry The King Lawler and Michael Cole announced that next weeks celebrity guest host will be none other than NBA powerhouse Shaquille ONeal!
Hornswoggle def. Chavo Guerrero in a Sharp Dressed Man Tuxedo Match (PHOTOS | WATCH) The humiliation continues for Chavo Guerrero. For the third time in a row, the proud Mexican Warrior lost to Hornswoggle, this time in a Sharp Dressed Man Match to borrow a name from one of ZZ Tops most beloved hits. After dropping bouts to Hornswoggle while fighting on his knees and also with one hand tied behind his back, tonight appeared to be pay back time for Guerrero. But it wasnt meant to be as the wily and persistent leprechaun went 3-0 against Chavo by ripping off Guerrero's tuxedo for the win.
Mark Henry def. Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho by disqualification (PHOTOS) Chris Jericho has a decision to make. Who will the Unified Tag Team Champion choose as his teammate heading into Night of Champions now that Edge has suffered a debilitating injury? One thing is certain: Its not looking good for Mark Henry. The Worlds Strongest Man seemed bent on punishing Jericho until the arrogant Superstar attacked him with a metal folding chair, getting himself disqualified. Afterward, Henry not-so-subtly roughed up the Unified Tag Team Champion.
Divas Champion Maryse sprayed Mickie James in eyes with mystery substance (PHOTOS | WATCH) As Mickie James spoke with WWE announcer Josh Mathews about her chances of capturing the Divas Championship against Maryse at Night of Champions, The Miz showed up in an apparent attempt at trying to impress the conceited French Canadian. After hearing enough of Mizs putdowns, Mickie turned to leave, only to be confronted by Maryse, who doused her eyes with a mystery substance.
Jerry The King Lawler def. The Brian Kendrick (PHOTOS) The Brian Kendrick was hoping to secure a spot alongside Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho this Sunday at Night of Champions when reveals his new partner. Sadly for Kendrick, his mouth may have cost him his chance. After berating Jerry The King Lawler before his match, the WWE Hall of Famer introduced himself as Kendricks opponent. Lawler then showed the crowd just why hes been inducted into WWEs hallowed halls by defeating the cocky Superstar.
Six Pack Challenge announced for Night of Champions for U.S. Title; U.S. Champion Kofi Kingston, MVP & Primo def. Big Show, Jack Swagger & Carlito (PHOTOS | WATCH) The hunt for the United States Championship just took a large, disturbing turn. Before a Six-Man Tag Team Match kicked off, it was announced that United States Champion Kofi Kingston will defend his title this Sunday in a Six Pack Challenge at Night of Champions, which will see the Jamaican Superstar battle MVP, Big Show, Jack Swagger, The Miz and Carlito. Once the six-man bout got underway, the team of Kingston, MVP & Primo proved too much for Big Show, Swagger & Carlito when Primo pinned his Backstabbing brother. Perhaps to show his frustration or maybe his dominance The Worlds Largest Athlete then began to decimate everything in his path, including his own teammates.
WWE Champion Randy Orton will join The Legacy against John Cena & Triple H in main event (PHOTOS) Cena informed the packed house at the RBC Center that when he battles Orton and The Game in a Triple Threat Match at Night of Champions in six days he plans on stepping from the ring with the WWE Title securely in his grasp. As might be expected, the current champion took exception.
The Viper was only too glad to administer a history lesson. He reminded Cena that it was he who retained the title when the three clashed previously in a Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania XXIV before his Legacy henchmen Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase surrounded the ring. Before they could act, however, The Game joined the party. He told Orton that he's unconcerned who wins the title at Night of Champions as long as it's not The Viper.
After digesting his opponents' criticism, Orton was not satisfied to simply antagonize The Game and Cena; he also asked that they include him in the main event match alongside Rhodes & DiBiase. The Game and Cena readily agreed, and so the main event would offer a preview of sorts of the Triple Threat WWE Title Match at Night of Champions.
Jeff Jarrett did not attend last night's Victory Road pay-per-view, nor will be attending this week's slate of television tapings. TNA front office employees were told during a company meeting late last week that he is taking some "personal time off."
Jarrett was previously scheduled to at least be involved in some pre-taped backstage segments at last night's show. He was also going to continue building a program with Eric Young at this week's Impact tapings.
As a result of his absence, the creative team and several producers ran things backstage last night at Victory Road.
It's interesting to note that Jarrett's sudden absence coincidentally occurs after an incident on Bubba the Love Sponge's radio show last week where an "anonymous TNA employee" had their voice distorted and claimed on-air that Jarrett was now involved in a relationship with the ex-wife of Kurt Angle, Karen. The person claimed the two were living together at Jarrett's residence.
A rumored relationship between Jarrett and Karen Angle has been bouncing around for several months, so the caller was simply repeating the oft-cited rumor. However, giving the timing of Jarrett deciding to take some personal time off, it does seem rather peculiar.
TNA's public relations official Steve Godfrey declined to comment on the situation this morning when contacted. He said he could not "comment on personnel issues at this time."
Jarrett's sudden absence was a large topic of discussion among wrestlers and employees at last night's pay-per-view. This may have been the first pay-per-view in the company's seven-year history which he was not running and/or backstage.
There is said to be no timetable on when he will return to his duties.
- Don West said at the very end of tonights Victory Road pay-per-view that Bobby Lashley will be officially joining The Main Event Mafia on this Thursdays Impact.
- After Victory Road went off the air, The Mafia continued celebrating in the ring. Mick Foley left the ring and went to his wife and two kids who were sitting at ringside.
- Right after Taz debuted for TNA at Victory Road tonight, he Tweeted the following: Samoa Joes advisor looks a lot like someone I know .
- Angelina Love def. Tara to regain the Knockouts Championship - "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan def. Daniels - Abyss def. Dr. Stevie - Team 3D def. The British Invasion to retain the New Japan Tag Team Title - Jenna def. Sharmell - Kevin Nash def. AJ Styles to win the Legends Championship - Booker T & Scott Steiner def. Beer Money to win the TNA World Tag Team Championship - Samoa Joe def. Sting, which also saw the TNA debut of Taz - Kurt Angle def. Mick Foley to retain the
COMPLETE RESULTS FROM VICTORY ROAD:
- Angelina Love of The Beautiful People regained the Knockouts Championship in controversial fashion on Sunday as she defeated Tara, despite the fact Tara's foot was on the ropes. After the bout, Tara took her frustrations out on the referee - then put her tarantula "Poison" on him! Later, the referee was caught in a compromising situation with Madison Rayne - leading many to wonder about his call in the match!
- "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan defeated Daniels, taking advantage of Daniels' leg injury to gain the advantage. When Daniels went for the Best Moonsault Ever, his leg gave out, allowing Morgan to hit the Carbon Footprint and his "Hellavator" finisher to get the win.
- Abyss defeated Dr. Stevie after hitting the Black Hole Slam and electrocuting him with the taser that Daffney had brought to the ring. Unfortunately for Daffney, Lauren came out to even the odds for Abyss.
- Team 3D retained the New Japan Tag Team Championship against The British Invasion after they hit their 3D finisher on Brutus Magnus. After the match, Kiyoshi and Sheik Abdul Bashir joined the Invasion in their attack on Team 3D, but Brother Ray and Devon turned them back and put Bashir through a table!
- In a match between the ladies of the Main Event Mafia, Jenna defeated Sharmell. During the bout, Awesome Kong hit the ring and knocked out both Sharmell and later Jenna! Kong then dragged Jenna's unconscious body on top of Sharmell, giving Jenna the pin and the win!
- Main Event Mafia member Kevin Nash defeated "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to win the TNA Legends Championship, after Nash caught a quick win over Styles! Styles' offense had Nash on the ropes, but "Big Sexy" gained the upper hand when he used the referee to make Styles lose his balance during a springboard. Nash hit a desperation chokeslam and scored the win to get the gold!
- In another huge win for the Main Event Mafia, Booker T and Scott Steiner defeated Beer Money to become the new titleholders! Booker and Steiner worked like a machine, with Booker ultimately hitting the Axe Kick on Robert Roode to win the championship.
- "The Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe defeated Sting in a bout that featured the TNA Wrestling debut of Taz! As Joe was trapped in Sting's deathlock finisher, Taz made his debut turned the momentum in Joe's favor. From the moment Taz came out, Joe took over on "The Icon" and got the win over the legend with the clutch! After the bout, Joe and Taz knocked fists and left the arena united - tune in Thursday on SpikeTV for the "iMPACT!" debut of Taz!
- In the main event, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle retained his gold against Mick Foley in the first-ever singles bout between the two superstars! Foley put up one hell of a battle against Angle, but in the end the Olympic Gold Medalist forced Foley to tap with the Ankle Lock. After the bout, the Main Event Mafia filled the ring to celebrate their total domination with Kurt Angle!
Rumor regarding a Smackdown star's future Posted by Chris Kaufman on 07/18/2009 at 03:54 AM
Credit: PWTorch.com
In case you have noticed, Mike Knox has not appeared on television since the May 29th, 2009 episode of Friday Night Smackdown, which saw him to lose to The Great Khali and R-Truth in a tag match after Dolph Ziggler walked out on him. His status in WWE remains unclear, but some reports have circulated online saying he is in the doghouse and perhaps even in line to be let go.
-- WWE Diva Eve Torres seems to be dealing with a small neck problem. She noted on her Twitter that she is getting her stretched out at a local non-surgical spine care center in Southern California.
Internally, it is believed that Tony Atlas is on his way out of WWE. Many feel he was solely brought back a year ago as a favor because he was dealing with some financial issues. There is hope that the WWE Hall of Famer saved the money he made during his latest run, not to mention use the television exposure he received over the past year to generate more bookings on the independent circuit.
Former TNA Knockout/wrestler Roxxi will be debuting in Ring of Honor under her old name (Nikki Roxx) at the August 14 TV tapings for HDNet in Philadelphia, PA.
A man claiming to work for TNA called into the Bubba the Love Sponge radio show Wednesday morning to say that Karen Angle and her children were presently living with Jeff Jarrett. The man noted that TNA president Dixie Carter was irate and threatening to fire Jarrett or buy his company stake out as a result of the situation. Bubba tried to call Kurt Angle to confirm this person's story, but he did not answer his phone.
For what it's worth, Kurt said during his memorable appearance on The Howard Stern Show back in March that Karen had an affair with a fellow TNA wrestler. Kurt claimed she'd stay out all night and later tell him she was hanging out with friends in the hotel lobby. Kurt said he cheated on her "a couple of times" while they were separated, but felt she slept around to get back at him. Kurt said he didn't want to reveal the name and seemed to be real awkward about the situation.
Karen filed for divorce from Kurt last September, which was later finalized on October 26, 2008.
John Morrison def. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk (Non-title) Kane def. R-Truth David Hart Smith, Tyson Kidd & Natalya def. Cryme Tyme & Eve (Mixed Tag Team) Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho & Dolph Ziggler def. Jeff Hardy & Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio (Disqualification) (Tag Team)
MIAMI Just nine explosive days before every title will be put on the line at Night of Champions, furious action and uncontainable disdain ran rampant through Friday night, as one Superstar suffered his own personal Miami vice of pain, in the form of the dreaded Walls of Jericho.
Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho & Dolph Ziggler def. Jeff Hardy & Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio (Disqualification) (VIDEO | PHOTOS) The animosity between the polar opposite Night of Champion opponents, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Jeff Hardy, reached a new level of intensity. Hardy insisted he will become the next World Heavyweight Champion while Punk says that his pay-per-view opponent is a consummate screw-up who will never beat him (Match preview). After listening to one insult too many, Hardy abruptly ended the confrontation, knocking the World Champion to the canvas. (VIDEO | PHOTOS)
Later, in the culmination of a spectacular tag team main event, Jeff Hardy threw Jericho in The Straightedge Champions direction as he was sitting at the broadcast table. Punk then tossed Jericho into Hardy, knocking his Night of Champions challenger into the unforgiving steel steps disqualifying he and Rey Mysterio in the process. After the match, the smiling United Tag Team Champion hooked in the Walls of Jericho to the war-torn Charismatic No. 1 Contender while Punk looked on indifferently from outside the ring.
John Morrison def. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk (Non-title) (VIDEO | PHOTOS) For the second time in three weeks, The Friday Night Delight used a quick counter to score a second non-title victory over World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. After the bell, the World Champion he refused to shake hands because the last time they shook hands, Punk hit the GTS cheap shot on Morrison. Punk knows that by Morrison offering the hand, it comes with consequences.
Kane def. R-Truth (PHOTOS) Kane showed R-Truth whats up in their first match ever, beating him with a devastating boot to the face as the energetic Superstar was coming off the top rope. But his triumph was cut short by the emergence of an irate Great Khali. As The Punjabi Playboy stomped down to the ring, R-Truth nailed The Big Red Machine with an explosive dropkick off the top rope, nearly allowing Khali to get his mighty hands on his retreating prey.
Edge vows to come back from his injury (VIDEO | PHOTOS) With uncharacteristic apprehension, The Rated-R Superstar said that he would do everything he could to come back from the torn Achilles tendon injury that has shelved him indefinitely, and that it could very well spell the end of his career. When his former partner, Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho emerged to shoot disdain and doubt upon him, Edge pledged that when he does come back to the ring, he will prove Chris Jericho and all other naysayers wrong.
The Hart Dynasty def. Cryme Tyme & Eve (PHOTOS) One day after Eve stopped Natalya from interfering in the Cryme Tyme vs. Hart Dynasty Match on WWE Superstars (Results), the Dungeon Diva executed an Anvil-like clothesline to pin her amidst mixed tag team action chaos.
WATCH "Word Up"! with Cryme Tyme
Laylas Dance Interrupted (PHOTOS) Former Miami Heat dancer Layla had her homecoming dance suddenly interrupted by Ricky Ortiz, who once again attempted to bring his special brand of Rally Up! motivation to the WWE Universe. He presented Layla with a free Rally Up! towel, which the insulted English Diva used to mock Ortiz before dropping it to the floor.
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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