- Matt Hardy tweeted the following message to Jeff Hardy yesterday morning: "The time is near for the Hardy Empire to begin.. Starting with the Charismatic Enigma.. 8/25/09"
Hurricane def. Paul Burchill Zack Ryder def. Yoshi Tatsu William Regal & Vladimir Kozlov def. ECW Champion Christian & Ezekiel Jackson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Ruthless No. 1 Contender William Regal used his sinister ways to inflict as much damage and pain as possible to ECW Champion Christian just five days before hell try to pry the Extreme gold from his hands Sunday at SummerSlam. (Match Preview)
William Regal & Vladimir Kozlov def. ECW Champion Christian & Ezekiel Jackson (PHOTOS | WATCH) After ECW Champion Christians tag team partner, Tommy Dreamer, was savagely attacked backstage by their main event opponents, Vladimir Kozlov & William Regal, Captain Charisma was forced to find a new associate Tuesday night as Dreamer began showing concussion-like symptoms. Christian unexpectedly partnered with Ezekiel Jackson to face No. 1 Contender Regal & The Moscow Mauler.
During the match, the Extreme, unstoppable force known as Ezekiel Jackson ran into the ring after his adversary, Kozlov. But Jackson didnt lay a hand on The Sambo Master, instead turning on the ECW Champion, leveling his partner, allowing Regal to pin Christian for the victory. Not to be outdone, Kozlov continued his weeks-long game of one-upsmanship with Jackson, picking up Christian and furthering the damage. Finally, Jackson hit the already-battered Christian one last time. Throughout the carnage, No. 1 Contender Regal stood by devilishly smiling and encouraging Jackson and Kozlov, while watching the brutal decimation of his SummerSlam opponent.
Will the effects of this attack on Christian linger until Sunday when he must defend his ECW Championship against his most venomous challenger to date? Has enough harm truly been done to Christian to allow the ruthless Regal to become ECW Champion for the first time at SummerSlam? Or will Captain Charisma once again find the heart, soul and fortitude to prevail against The British Brawler? Tune in to SummerSlam, live Sunday at 8ET/5PT, only on pay-per-view. (Match Preview)
Hurricane def. Paul Burchill (PHOTOS | WATCH) A revenge-seeking Paul Burchill met Hurricane on this weeks ECW on Syfy. On last weeks show, Burchill lost to Yoshi Tatsu by disqualification and was later attacked and surprised by Hurricane. But this week, The Ripper didnt fare any better. In his first match since his shocking return, the masked Superstar defeated Burchill with an Eye of the Hurricane. Will Burchill ever get retribution against the justice-seeking, superhero Superstar?
The Abraham Washington Show with Goldust and Sheamus (PHOTOS | WATCH) The rivalry between Goldust and Sheamus intensified this week on Abraham Washingtons critically-acclaimed talk show. The Bizarre One tried to explain to the controversial Washington why he and Sheamus have been at odds, but Goldusts speech affliction wouldnt allow him to.
I get the tics from time to time, he admitted, stating he was electrocuted 6½ years ago. The outspoken Washington told Goldust not to be nervous, but then brought out the evenings other special guest, Sheamus. The intense, angry Irishman told Goldust he got lucky last week on WWE Superstars.
You dont understand, lightning doesnt strike this Celtic Warrior twice. This isnt over by a longshot, you gold freak, Sheamus said to his golden rival.
Sheamus and Goldust engaged in a powerful staredown, a moment that was broken only because The Bizarre Ones condition kicked in. When will these two Superstars try to settle their score again in the ring?
Zack Ryder def. Yoshi Tatsu (PHOTOS | WATCH) Long Island, N.Y.s favorite Superstar earned another Extreme victory this week, this time over Yoshi Tatsu. Zack Ryder continued to show off his impressive in-ring skills, proving to be one of the fiercest rising Superstars on ECW on Syfy. With his patented Zack Attack, Ryder defeated the Japanese Superstar, then grabbed the microphone to offer his infamous message to the WWE Universe: Woo woo woo. You know it! Who will dare to face this brash, young, cocky Superstar next?
Courtney Taylor debuts ECWs newest Diva Courtney Taylor made her debut in the Land of the Extreme Tuesday night. The backstage beauty showed off her interviewing skills with ECW General Manager Tiffany (WATCH)and Tommy Dreamer (WATCH). Welcome to ECW, Courtney!
As announced Friday afternoon on WWE.com, Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore was released from his WWE contract. According to several sources, the feeling is that he showed up at last week's Raw taping looking terribly out of shape and Vince McMahon made the decision right then and there to cut him loose. He had just been hired back about a month ago.
McMahon is pretty big on first impressions. For instance, his first impression of Takeshi Morishima following a tryout match a year ago this week killed any possible interest in signing him. An issue of Power Slam noted the following: "August 19: Still on the warpath, Vince claims two more victims: he basically says Morishima looks like a giant, fat girl and that Laurinaitis was wasting his time by hyping such a s colourless and podgy wrestler. Vince also sagely notes that because fellow Japanese name Kenzo Suzuki tanked in WWE, obviously Morishima was likely to be a failure as well solely on the basis of their shared ethnicity."
At last word, WWE is still trying to convince Jeff Hardy to stay, but unless things change, Summerslam is going to be his last day with the company for the time being.
The Undertaker remains on schedule to be returning next month.
TNA Knockout Taylor Wilde seems like she took a shot at Kurt Angles weekend troubles with the following comment on Twitter earlier: Just arrived in Orlando! cant wait to see all the Knockouts, but not because Im a stalker or anything
She later posted this: Wow, that inside joke got blown out of proportion. Its not what you think it is, trust me.
On a related note, Dave Meltzer reports that all TNA talents were told not to mention the Kurt Angle situation on Twitter and other websites.
Officers Criminal Complaint filed against Angle Posted by Randy Gordon on 08/16/2009 at 12:38 PM
The following is from WPXI.com:
Officers Criminal Complaint filed against Kurt Angle:
On 8-15-09 at 7:50am, I was dispatched to the area of Giant Eagle and Get Go for a report of a PFA violation that was taking place in the lot.
As I was en route to the scene from Robinson Towne Center, dispatch advised me that the male offender (later ID'd as Kurt Angle) was in a sliver Cadillac now headed toward the Robinson Mall on Park Manor and was wearing a green colored t-shirt.
I approached the traffic signal at the intersection of Park Manor and Robinson Center Drive.
As I was at the light, I observed a silver Cadillac STS travelling down Park Manor and making the left hand turn at Robinson Center Drive and continuing onto Park Manor.
As the vehicle passed me, I could clearly see the driver had on a green t-shirt.
I turned around my marked police unit and made a traffic stop on the vehicle as it pulled into the Starbucks lot in Robinson Towne Center.
I was advised by dispatch that the driver should be Kurt Angle and that he was under DUI suspension.
I approached the driver who provided me with his (license) that did ID him as Kurt Angle.
At this time, I was assisted on scene by (two other officers).
I ran Angle's license which did come back as being under DUI suspension.
I advised Angle of the nature of the call and if he violated a PFA that was put out on him.
Angle stated his ex-girlfriend, (name removed), and he had an altercation at his residence in Moon township last evening.
Angle then stated she used his vehicle and went downtown to obtain an emergency PFA on him.
He then stated he was removed from the residence by Moon Township Police.
I advised Angle that his girlfriend had called police and stated he was stalking her at the Giant Eagle lot.
Angle denied this and stated he was looking for a hotel to stay in and never saw her.
Angle blurted out that he had his girlfriend's cell phone even though I had not asked about it at the time.
Dispatch advised that (the victim) was at our station filing a formal written complaint.
Since Angle was under DUI suspension, a tow truck was called for his vehicle.
I checked the area where Angle was sitting incident to his arrest.
There was a medium sized bag that contained Angle's ID as well as numerous credit cards.
This was taken with Angle to avoid anything happening to his credit cards.
In the front seat there was a large zippered black bag.
Inside one of the compartments was a capped syringe and two vials of "Hygetropin" which also contained the label "recumbant Human Growth Hormone Somatropin for injection."
Angle was asked about this item and he stated that he had a legal prescription for it and would be able to provide a copy of it.
Angle was placed into custody for the PFA violation and the drug charges and taken to the Robinson Twp. Police Station without incident by (the officer).
The vehicle was removed from the scene. (An officer) did locate a maroon colored blackberry phone from the car which (the victim) did later ID as hers. It was turned over to her at the station.
At the Robinson Police Station, I spoke with (the victim).
(She) stated she was at the Starbucks Store at the Robinson Towne Center outside at a table using the internet because she was scared to use the computer at her residence as she was in fear of Angle.
At this time, she saw Angle circle the parking lot three times; staring at her while she was outside.
(She) stated she then hurriedly left the area and saw Angle in the silver Cadillac.
She drove to Crucible Research by Giant Eagle and observed Angle in the Giant Eagle parking lot "circling" in his vehicle.
She stated to me that she could see Angle accessing her cell phone that she left in the car and feared he was deleting her text messages and pictures she had of past abuse against Angle.
(She) stated she then called 911 to report the incident. Angle was processed without incident and lodged into a holding cell to await arraignment.
The two vials of "HGH" and the used capped syringe will be logged into evidence.
(The victim) was provided a victim's rights booklet which she signed for. (She) stated she was going to stay (at a different location).
I received a faxed copy of the emergency PFA from Moon Township Police as well as verification that Angle was served the PFA by Moon Police this date at approximately 6:19am.
I made a copy of the emergency PFA she obtained that will be posted in the active PFA section of the police department. I also did file an ICC complaint on Angle.
Kurt Angle released from jail on bond Posted by Randy Gordon on 08/15/2009 at 10:18 PM
According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Kurt Angle has been released from jail on bond following his arrest earlier today for driving with a suspended license, illegal possession, breaking an order of protection and harassment.
Angle will face a preliminary hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday before District Judge Carla Swearingen in Robinson.
No one in TNA knows as of yet if Angle will make the TNA Hard Justice PPV on Sunday night. Kurt Angle, the current TNA World champion, is/was set to defend his title against Sting & Matt Morgan in the main event of the PPV.
Angles hearing on Tuesday means he will almost certainly miss the Impact taping that evening.
TNA World Champion Kurt Angle is in custody at the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, still awaiting arraignment on the charges brought against him this morning. TNA sources believe he will be allowed to go to Florida for the pay-per-view tomorrow but are working on alternative plans if he cant appear.
Several talents in TNA were surprised by the Angle arrest since he and the girlfriend are currently living together in Kurts home. There had been rumors among the wrestlers a few months back that Angle had asked her to leave his home but since then they had been seen together in public.
The big discussion today among the TNA talents is how ironic the whole thing is given the issues between Kurt and Jeff Jarrett over Karen Angle and that whole thing being exposed on Bubba the Love Sponges radio show. A lot of people are waiting to see how this arrest may play into Jeffs position of power within the company.
More details on Kurt Angle's arrest Posted by Randy Gordon on 08/15/2009 at 04:32 PM
According to a criminal report filed in Pittsburgh today, Kurt Angle has been arrested and is currently in the Allegheny County Jail. There was an altercation at the home of Kurt Angle involving Angle and girlfriend, speculated to be TNAs Rhaka Khan. Biggers went to police and filed a protection from abuse order against Angle, and police came and removed Angle from the home this morning.
At around 8AM, Biggers called police again, stating that Angle was stalking her. She had gone to a Starbucks to use the internet, and told police that Angle had her phone and had been circling the parking lot. She claimed Angle was deleting photos from the phone, which were described as pictures of abuse.
Angle was questioned by police, under suspicion of DUI, and when they searched the vehicle, they found used syringes and two vials of HGH. Angle claimed that he had a prescription for the medication, and could provide that to police.
Angle is currently awaiting arraignment on the following charges:
PWInsider.com is reporting that TNA star Kurt Angle was arrested this morning. Here is what they have reported about the incident:
"TNA champion Kurt Angle was arrested this morning after a female TNA star he was involved in, who had an active order of protection against him spotted Angle following her while she was at a Starbucks this morning.
According to a source at the Robsinson Township, PA police department, Angle was pulled over after the woman he allegedly stalked called police. The TNA champion was found carrying 'a capped syringe and two vials of Human Growth Hormone Hygetropin' in his car. Angle claimed he had a valid prescription for the HGH.
Angle has been charged with driving with a suspended license (stemming from his refusal to take a breathalyzer test during his DUI arrest last year, which is an automatic suspension), illegal possession of the HGH), breaking an order of protection and harassment."
As reported here yesterday, Taz has replaced Don West as the color commentator of TNA Wrestling. The change took place at Monday night's television tapings, as Taz called this week's iMPACT! taping along side Mike Tenay.
Taz posted a couple of comments on his Twitter page regarding his new position: "I am already LOVING my new role in TNA," Taz wrote. "I had a blast with Mike (Tenay) also. TNA will sound different starting Thursday."
Taz also addressed Don West, who he is replacing on air. "I'm also happy Don is TNA still. It shows the type of front office we have. Dude has been there for seven years. You don't just can him - promote him."
While Don West will no longer be calling the action from ringside, several sources have confirmed that he received a promotion in TNA's merchandising division and is not being let go.
United States Champion Kofi Kingston def. Carlito The Miz def. Evan Bourne Divas Champion Mickie James def. Gail Kim MVP def. Jack Swagger by disqualification Hornswoggle def. Chavo Guerrero (Falls Count Anywhere Match) WWE Champion Randy Orton & John Cena def. Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show
ST. LOUIS - Temperatures are seriously scorching with just six days left until the hottest happening this side of WrestleMania. Thats right, were talkin SummerSlam. In the run-up to the boiling brawl, Raw celebrity guest host Freddie Prinze Jr., turned up the oven and ripped off the knob.
WWE Champion Randy Orton & John Cena def. Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show (PHOTOS | WATCH) The summer humidity outside may have hung heavy in the Missouri air, but the tension inside was almost thick enough to choke on. As Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show sized up their opponents, WWE Champion Randy Orton & John Cena, The Viper and Cena were busy sizing up each other. And who could blame them?
Although Cena and Orton harbored obvious distrust, the WWE Universe voiced their opinion on WWE e-Vote, affirming that they felt the two would still manage to squeeze out a victory.
To add to the intrigue, Prinze Jr., bravely returned to establish the tag team bout as a Lumberjack Match with the ring surrounded by his handpicked Superstars, all with a suspicious eye on Orton.
Not only do Orton and Cena have a laundry list of complaints about one another, theyre set to square off in six days at SummerSlam. With a weary eye on their partner, both Orton and Cena tried to fend off the sizable challenge of their tag team tormentors. In the end, it was Cena who captured the victory for his team by pinning Jericho. True to form, however, The Viper RKO'd his partner to show his gratitude. As if to prove his mettle, Cena not only rebounded, he also tossed both Jericho and Big Show out of the ring.
Floyd Money Mayweather to host next weeks Raw (WATCH) The WWE Universe will remember Floyd Money Mayweather as the man who bloodied Big Shows nose and defeated The Worlds Largest Athlete at WrestleMania XXIV. Now theyll also know him as Raws celebrity guest host one day after SummerSlam. Tune in Monday night to watch the boxing great take control.
Hornswoggle def. Chavo Guerrero (PHOTOS | WATCH) Oh, Chavo. Losing to a 4-foot-4-inch leprechaun seems to be taking its toll. This week, Guerrero found himself facing Hornswoggle, this time in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. The sly Swoggle fled the ring early, heading toward the locker room area of the Scottrade Center. With Chavo in pursuit, Hornswoggle locked himself in a room. When Chavo finally opened the door, a can of paint swung down, knocking him unconscious, enabling Hornswoggle to score the victory. When he finally came to, he discovered that Swoggle wasnt to blame. Actually, the culprit appeared to be Prinzes pal, Macaulay Culkin!
MVP def. Jack Swagger by disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) Montel Vontavious Porter; the name alone seems like a lot to handle. And now Jack Swagger finds himself forced to handle more than just a name. After weeks of trading barbs, last week The All-American American underhandedly attacked MVP after his match against Chris Masters. This week, however, The Franchise Playa came prepared. MVP put in a solid effort against Swagger until the arrogant American refused to yield to the referee after displaying relentless aggression to get disqualified.
Divas Champion Mickie James def. Gail Kim (PHOTOS) Having teamed with Divas Champion Mickie James just two weeks prior, Gail Kim found herself facing down the sporty stunner for the title. While Kims efforts were impressive as usual, Mickie proved too powerful for the No. 1 contender and emerged with her title intact.
DX returned to Raw; The Legacy attacked (PHOTOS | WATCH) After months of seclusion, Shawn Michaels finally made his climactic return to D-Generation X and Monday Night Raw, much to the thrill of the WWE Universe. Any celebration, however, would prove short-lived. As Michaels and partner Triple H addressed the crowd, their SummerSlam opponents, The Legacy, attacked DX from behind. Then it was Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiases turn at the microphone. They informed the stunned crowd that yes, they ARE ready.
The Miz def. Evan Bourne (PHOTOS | WATCH) The Miz swears up and down that hes, well, awesome! And now, hes out to prove it. After getting banned from Raw two weeks ago, the self-important Superstar earned his way back on the program by defeating Eugene in a WWE Contract-on-a-Pole Match. Now, he claims he will become United States Champion and started by facing off against Evan Bourne. Despite the unpredictable nature of Air Bourne, Miz grounded the high-flyer for the victory.
United States Champion Kofi Kingston def. Carlito (PHOTOS | WATCH) Before succumbing to Randy Ortons rage, Raw celebrity guest host Freddie Prinze Jr., arranged for United States Champion Kofi Kingston to defend his title against Carlito. The Caribbean quarrel pitted the jumping Jamaican against a Superstar who lately has shown little respect for anything or anyone, even his brother. A crowd favorite, Kingston managed to overcome the Boriqua Brother to avoid any trouble in paradise.
Raw celebrity guest host Freddie Prinze Jr., refused WWE Champion Randy Ortons demand, suffered attack (PHOTOS | WATCH) As the star of such movies as I Know What You Did Last Summer and Shes All That as well as the upcoming season of Foxs 24, Prinze greeted the enthusiastic crowd in the Scottrade Center and fielded an impromptu acting audition from Santino Marella before being confronted by WWE Champion Randy Orton. The Viper appeared more than a little ticked at the prospect of having to pair with SummerSlam opponent John Cena against Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show and not the least bit shy about letting Prinze Jr. know it.
The actor and lifelong WWE fan, however, refused to back down, which seemed only to provoke the erratic Orton and prompted an attack that left Prinze Jr., immobile on the canvas. The actor was subsequently taken to a local medical facility for observation.
As noted earlier, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling has decided to let Don West go as an announcer. This week's television tapings will be his last broadcasts for the company. Mike Tenay and Taz will be the announcing team going forward.
Since 2002, West has worked for TNA, providing color commentary alongside Tenay during episodes of Impact and pay-per-views.
I'm told that West will remain with the company and received a promotion in the merchandising department.
Former WWE Diva Kristal Marshall (Lashley's girlfriend) wrote on her Twitter account on Tuesday that she's going to "make a debut soon." Earlier, she also wrote: "Just got some super duper news today! Let's just say it's a page turner!" Marshall appears to have wrestling on her mind as we reported earlier that Vince McMahon has been incredibly frustrated as of late with WWE's inability to create new Superstars. Marshall apparently read the report as she wrote the following on her Twitter account: "Sorry Vince stars are born not created...."
- Daniels won the X-Division Steel Asylum Match - Abyss defeated Jethro Holliday - Hernandez defeated Big Rob of The British Invasion - IWGP Tag Title: The British Invasion defeated Beer Money, Inc - Knockouts Title: ODB and Cody Deaner won, defeating The Beautiful People - X Title: Samoa Joe won the title, defeating Homicide - Tag Tam Title: Scott Steiner & Booker T retained over Team 3D - Legends Title: Kevin Nash won the title, defeating Mick Foley - World Title: Kurt Angle retained over Sting and Matt Morgan
COMPLETE PAY-PER-VIEW RESULTS:
- In the most insane and daredevil Steel Asylum match thus far in TNA history, Daniels came out the winner to earn a shot at the X Division Championship. The match was highlighted by the debut of "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero (who kept Suicide from winning the bout), as well as Daniels hanging upside down from the top of the cage! After Dinero took out Suicide, Daniels recovered and escaped to win it.
- Jethro Holliday took on Abyss in an attempt to claim Dr. Stevie's 50,000 bounty on Abyss. Dr. Stevie attempted to interfere on Holliday's behalf, but it only backfired. In the end, Dr. Stevie handed brass knuckles to Holliday, but Abyss instead hit his Black Hole Slam finisher to get the win. After the match, Dr. Stevie was irate with Holliday and got in his face. In turn, Holliday knocked out Dr. Stevie!
- Hernandez gained a quick win over Big Rob of The British Invasion, using a shoulder block at the start of the match to surprise the UK muscleman! When Hernandez came out, he got on the microphone and told all of the British Invasion that they could hand him the briefcase, or he would take it by force. The Invasion attacked, but Hernandez fought them off. After getting the pin on Big Rob, Hernandez grabbed his World Title shot briefcase and exited the ring, while Brutus Magnus and Doug Williams held back an irate Big Rob!
- With World Elite leader Eric Young on commentary, The British Invasion defeated Beer Money, Inc. to retain the New Japan IWGP Tag Team Title. During the bout, Eric Young tossed one of the IWGP titles into the ring, which caught the attention of Robert Roode. Roode went after Young, but Eric spit on him. As the referee was removing the title from the ring, the Invasion hit Roode with a low blow and rolled him up for the pin!
- ODB and Cody Deaner got the win over Angelina Love and Velvet Sky to become the new Knockout Women's Champion! Madison Rayne accidentally cost Angelina the match (and the gold) when she went to hairspray Deaner but blinded her Beautiful People leader instead. Deaner scored the pin and ODB was awarded the title, but Deaner took it and left the ring while ODB gave chase! After the bout, The Beautiful People argued in the ring, with Love leaving in a fit of rage!
- Samoa Joe (with Taz) defeated Homicide to become the NEW TNA X Division Champion! Homicide hit Joe with everything he had, but in the end Joe forced Homicide to tap out to the rear naked chokehold! Samoa Joe has certainly re-focused on his submission skills, and now he once again dominates the TNA X Division as the reigning champion!
- In an all-out brawl for the TNA World Tag Team Title, Scott Steiner and Booker T retained the gold against Team 3D. The conclusion of the match was controversial, with two TNA referees (Earl Hebner and Slick Johnson) both registering pins for each team. After Hebner and Johnson reviewed the videotape, it was announced that Booker T and Scott Steiner were still the tag team champions, which the crowd didn't agree with!
- In a bloody and chaotic battle, Kevin Nash defeated Mick Foley to win the TNA Legends Championship! After a brawl between Nash and Foley, Mick brought a barbed wire bat into play, which brought out Traci Brooks to stop him. As Foley dealt with Brooks, Nash took his opportunity to deliver a big boot to Foley to get the win. After the bout, Abyss came out to save Foley from further damage by the new champ.
- In the main event for the TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Kurt Angle successfully retained the gold by beating Sting and Matt Morgan. Late in the bout, Sting had it won, but there was no referee. Morgan took his opportunity to capitalize - hitting his "Carbon Footprint" on Sting. However, Kurt Angle smashed Morgan with a steel chair, and covered him to get the pin and the win. Once again, Kurt Angle outsmarted Sting and Morgan to remain World Champion.
Dolph Ziggler def. Finlay CM Punk def. John Morrison Melina def. Layla Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show def. JTG Hart Dynasty def. World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy (Handicap Match)
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Amidst an emotional firestorm of SummerSlam fueled destruction, two brothers appeared to find the path of reconciliation.
Hart Dynasty def. World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy (Handicap Match) (VIDEO | PHOTOS) After his vicious attack on Jeff Hardy last week, CM Punk expounded on his own TLC attributes, insisting that he would prove victorious in the World Heavyweight Championship Match at SummerSlam (match preview). After the former champion promised to end Jeff Hardy, SmackDown General Manger Theodore Long stepped into the ring to refute Punk's claims that the injured Hardy may be too hurt to compete at the pay-per-view. The war-torn Charismatic Champion himself then slowly emerged to echo Longs statement, promising to defeat Punk in nine days time. (VIDEO | PHOTOS) Though it seemed Hardy would be out of action for the night, WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon soon dropped a bombshell by phone, ordering that, despite his injuries, the World Champion would have face The Hart Dynasty in a Handicap Match.
Though Hardy fought heroically, the 2-on-1 disadvantage proved too much for the injured champion, as he finally succumbed to the Dynastys Hart Attack. When The Straightedge Superstar emerged to execute a post-match onslaught on his SummerSlam opponent, John Morrison rushed down to Hardys defense. But the pair still found themselves outgunned once Punk incorporated the steel chair. Then, to the surprise and delight of the WWE Universe, Matt Hardy suddenly burst onto the scene. After working to clear the ring, the elder Hardy extended an arm to help his brother up, igniting an explosive roar from the ecstatic WWE Universe.
Back in his office, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long made the monumental announcement to Mr. McMahon that next week on SmackDown, CM Punk & The Hart Dynasty will face John Morrison and Matt & Jeff Hardy.
CM Punk def. John Morrison (VIDEO | PHOTOS) The third time proved to be a charm for The Straightedge Superstar. After suffering two separate pinfalls at the hands of The Friday Night Delight in recent weeks, the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship foiled Morrisons second attempt at Starship Pain and hit the GTS.
Ranjin Singh feels the terror of The Big Red Machine (VIDEO 1 | 2 | 3) Throughout the night, the WWE Universe stood witness as The Great Khalis kidnapped interpreter Ranjin Singh suffered the torment of The Big Red Monster from somewhere in the arena. Although Singh was made to say that he was being punished because of his association with The Great Khali, his most startling words came when he proclaimed that he is the actually the brother of The Punjabi Playboy. Khali finally found the completely tormented Singh, only to be attacked from behind by Kane with horrifying brutality.
Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show def. JTG (VIDEO | PHOTOS) Despite an incredible victory over Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho last week, JTG could not climb to the heights of The Worlds Largest Athlete. Shortly after the Jericho delivered a cheap shot to Shad outside the ring, Big Show triumphed by submission with the excruciating Colossal Clutch. But as Big Show was exiting the ring, Shad delivered a shot of his own, sending the gigantic Superstar crashing to the ringside floor below. (SummerSlam Unified Tag Team Championship preview)
Dolph Ziggler def. Finlay (VIDEO | PHOTOS) The ultra-confident Ziggler reigned supreme over The Belfast Brawler, executing his vicious reverse bulldog after Mike Knox struck Finlay with the Shillelagh. After the bell, Knox continued his unrelenting assault, ending with a calculated backbreaker to Finlay onto the unforgiving steel steps. (SummerSlam Intercontinental Championship preview)
Melina def. Layla (VIDEO | PHOTOS) The fierce Melina continued to run wild throughout Friday night, utilizing pure primal emotion to put away Layla and send a strong message to Womens Champion Michelle McCool.
Matt Hardy posted the following blog on the WWE Universe website this morning:
There's much more to this story than you'll ever know.. for now. I know several people are doubting my sincerity, and some people are ecstatic that Jeff and I seem to be back on good terms. I know I have a lot of explaining and convincing to do in the very near future. And I will be happy to open up and tell everyone the "REAL" story behind our sibling rivalry. The last year of my life is movie-worthy. Buckle up and get ready for the ride, because as of yesterday, The Hardys are back in business!
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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