Umaga's 90 day non-compete clause with WWE has expired and he is said to be interested in wrestling in Japan. He did work as a headliner for All Japan as Jamal before he was brought back to WWE under the Umaga gimmick. It should be noted that there is become much less work in Japan for American wrestlers and more so in All Japan which tends to focus more on natives and a select few of foreigners. No word on if TNA is interested at the moment.
Pro Wrestling Illustrated has named reigning WWE Divas Champion Mickie James number one in their second annual "PWI Female 50" list, which ranks the top 50 women's wrestlers in the United States in 2009. She succeeds multiple-time TNA Women's Knockout Champion Awesome Kong, who was ranked first in last year's chart.
Here are the "PWI Female 50" rankings in its entirety:
1. Mickie James 2. Angelina Love 3. Melina 4. MsChif 5. Tara 6. Awesome Kong 7. Beth Phoenix 8. Michelle McCool 9. Maryse 10. Taylor Wilde 11. Sara Del Rey 12. Cheerleader Melissa 13. Gail Kim 14. Mercedes Martinez 15. ODB 16. Daizee Haze 17. Sarita 18. Daffney 19. Madison Rayne 20. Katie Lea Burchill 21. Nikki Roxx 22. Angel Orsina 23. Velvet Sky 24. Sojo Bolt 25. Natalya 26. Rain 27. Amber O'Neal 28. Jillian Hall 29. Jetta 30. Lufisto 31. Madison Eagles 32. Nevaeh 33. Wesna Busic 34. Kelly Kelly 35. Portia Perez 36. Danyah 37. Ariel 38. Jennifer Blake 39. Nichole Matthews 40. Serena Deeb 41. Allison Danger 42. Melia Hosaka 43. Lexie Fyfe 44. Jamie D 45. Amy Lee 46. Annie Social 47. April Hunter 48. Cherry Bomb 49. Jessie McKay 50. Rosa Mendes
Rankings by affiliation
World Wrestling Entertainment 1. Mickie James (1) 2. Melina (3) 3. Beth Phoenix (7) 4. Michelle McCool (8) 5. Maryse (9) 6. Gail Kim (13) 7. Katie Kea Burchill (20) 8. Natalya (25) 9. Jillian Hall (28) 10. Kelly Kelly (34) 11. Serena Deeb (40) 12. Rosa Mendes (50)
WWE women's wrestlers who failed to rank: Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Eve Torres, Layla, Maria, Nikki Bella, Tiffany
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling 1. Angelina Love (2) 2. Tara (5) 3. Awesome Kong (6) 4. Taylor Wilde (10) 5. Cheerleader Melissa (a.k.a. Alissa Flash, Raisha Saeed) (12) 6. ODB (15) 7. Sarita (17) 8. Daffney (18) 9. Madison Rayne (19) 10. Velvet Sky (23) 11. Sojo Bolt (24)
TNA women's wrestlers who failed to rank: Rhaka Khan, Traci Brooks
Rumors have surfaced online saying World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is dating former WWE Diva Amy "Lita" Dumas. To put the speculation to rest, the multi-time Women's Champion is indeed dating Punk, The Sun (as well as Dave Meltzer) can confirm.
Sources close to the pair told the UK newspaper they are seeing each other and have been for almost a year.
"It's not an issue with the WWE bosses," one source said. "It has been kept very personal and both Matt and Edge know about it, because Punk was man enough to tell both to their faces."
I noticed your news post on the Hulkamania promotion with Eric Bischoff, I was talking to Diamond Dallas Page on Myspace a couple of weeks ago and he mentioned he was contacted by Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan about coming to Australia for some sort of tour, it appears this is what he was talking about. So we'll see if DDP and/or Flair are announced for the tour.
Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff have announced the birth of a new promotion which will be called Hulkamania. The group will start up in November with dates in Australia. The shows announced thus far are 11/21 in Melbourne, Australia at Rod Laver Arena; 11/24 in Perth at the SuperDome and 11/28 in Sydney at the Acer Arena.
Hogan will be traveling to the land down under to do promotional work later this month.
The local promoters for the group will be Condon Sports and Entertainment and KnokX Pro Entertainment.
No other names besides Hogan have been announced at this point.
The Miz & Jack Swagger def. United States Champion Kofi Kingston & Primo Dolph Ziggler def. Slam Master J Nikki Bella (w/ Brie Bella) def. Katie Lea Burchill Sheamus def. Yoshi Tatsu Kane def. Jimmy Wang Yang
With WWE Breaking Point mere days away, some of WWEs most talented competitors battled it out on WWE Superstars on WGN America. From a raw display of brutality from Kane to a thrilling tag team main event, tonights episode had all the thrills the WWE Universe has come to expect from Thursday night.
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The Miz & Jack Swagger def. United States Champion Kofi Kingston & Primo (PHOTOS | WATCH) For weeks, The Miz and Jack Swagger have both vowed to take down United States Champion Kofi Kingston, but so far neither man has been able to do it. On WWE Superstars, two of Raws biggest loudmouths got another opportunity to scrap with Kingston along with former Unified Tag Team Champion Primo. With the backing of the All-American American, Miz was able to pin The Jamaican Superstar, picking up the win for his team. This victory didnt put championship gold around the self-proclaimed chick magnets waist, but it may very well have brought The Miz one step closer to the United States Title Match he believes he deserves.
Dolph Ziggler def. Slam Master J (PHOTOS | WATCH) Clad in leather and leopard print, the braggadocios Dolph Ziggler brought his cocky attitude and his impressive skills to WWE Superstars on Thursday night. While the Hollywood, Fla., native has had his sights set on the Intercontinental Championship for months, he stayed focused on his opponent, Slam Master J, in the ring tonight. Controlling the action with his aggressive offense, Ziggler kept Cryme Tymes crony down and grabbed himself another victory. In his Palace of Wisdom, Intercontinental Champion John Morrison was definitely taking notes on this contest.
Nikki Bella (w/ Brie Bella) def. Katie Lea Burchill (PHOTOS | WATCH) Thanks to her twin sister Brie, Nikki Bella managed to defeat Katie Lea Burchill without even pinning her. In the closing moments of her match with ECWs Scarlet Witch, the beautiful Bella realized she needed some assistance and rolled to the outside of the ring. Her identical twin, Brie, then took over for her, scaling the top rope and diving onto Katie Lea for the pin. The official never saw the switch and Katie Lea never knew what hit her.
Sheamus def. Yoshi Tatsu (PHOTOS | WATCH) Since coming to ECW as a part of Teddy Longs New Talent Initiative, the massive Irishman known as Sheamus has proven himself to be one of the most impressive young Superstars in WWE. The Dublin destroyer further added to his growing reputation by disposing of another formidable young talent, Yoshi Tatsu, on WWE Superstars. While the Japanese Superstar used his exciting offense to try and fell the giant, the pale titan was simply too much for Tatsu to handle. In the end, the Irish Curse sealed Tatsus fate and earned Sheamus another big win.
Kane def. Jimmy Wang Yang (PHOTOS | WATCH) Less than three days before he faces The Great Khali in a Singapore Cane Match at WWE Breaking Point, the diabolical Kane stepped into the ring with Jimmy Wang Yang and showed the WWE Universe just how intent he is on causing destruction. After decimating the Asian redneck and pinning him in the center of the ring, The Big Red Monster grabbed a Singapore cane and began to ruthlessly batter his opponent. By the time Kane stopped his assault, Yangs back was a grizzly map of purple welts and bruises and the SmackDown Superstar was barely conscious. Will The Great Khali suffer the same brutality on Sunday?
It appears that WWE tried to convince Jeff Hardy to stay with the company until the very last minute. According to Dave Meltzer, WWE offered Hardy a big money deal that would allow him to avoid working house shows and only appear attelevision tapings and PPV events. This deal is something that even guys like Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker don't have since they both work the occasional house show.
WWE also want to sign Hardy to a merchandise contract that would permit WWE to continue to create additional merchandise and cash in on his popularity during his hiatus.
Hardy has been receiving many large money offers to wrestle on the independent circuit, but has given no indication he'll wrestle outside a WWE ring. Right now, Hardy is concentrating on trying to get his reality show off the ground.
One TNA source said Lauren "Angel" Willlams' (professionally known as "Angelina Love") contract was about to expire and there was internal fear because she had not signed a new deal that she would attempt to negotiate with her former employer, WWE. With that being said, WWE sources believe she will be backstage at this Monday's RAW taping when it emanates in her native Toronto. However, she won't be there looking for work, but rather, just to be there.
Regarding Williams' visa situation, there doesn't appear to be anything new on that front, although the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer corroborated our story over the weekend saying TNA hastily terminated contract once they realized the amount of trouble they could possibly face due to employing an llegal immigrant for two years without proper working papers. The Observer also noted that TNA never applied for a working visa for Williams.
Regarding Williams being subject to possible deportation, banned from entering the United States for ten years, and having to pay back any money she garnered by working as an illegal immigrant in the United States, it is very much a possibility if the government "wants to stick it to her," but it is unlikely to occur.
The new backstage interviewer that debuted last night on ECW under the name Savannah was developmental Diva Angela Fong. Fong has been working under a developmental contract since early 2008 and was given a tryout as a ring announcer at recent WWE house shows.
Fong wrote about how excited she was to debut on WWE television on her Twitter page. She wrote, I am sssoo happy right now!!! So thankful for this opportunity! Watch me take it and RUN with it! :) oh, and that's "Savannah" to you....;)
- As reported earlier, former WWE wrestler Kevin Thorn, under the name "Seven," worked a dark match prior to an Impact taping last week. It would appear that employment is unlikely for the former ECW Superstar as the feeling is he had a good look, but wasn't impressive in his tryout match.
PREVIEW FOR THURSDAY'S HUGE TNA WRESTLING "IMAPCT!" ON SPIKE TV STARTING AT 9/8c
On Thursday night, TNA Wrestling returns to SpikeTV at 9/8c for two hours of Total Nonstop Action as the road to the September 20 "No Surrender" Pay-Per-View event continues!
The below is a preview of what is scheduled ot take place on the broadcast (card is subject to change)
- The main event will feature "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Daniels teaming up to take on TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe
- A Gauntlet Match is scheduled to take place featuring TNA World Tag Team Champions Booker T and Scott Steiner of the Main Event Mafia vs. Beer Money, Inc vs. Team 3D vs. The British Invasion
- The Women's Tournament continues to crown the first TNA Knockout Tag Team Champions with the following first round bouts: Taylor Wilde & Sarita vs. Daffney & Alissa Flash Madison Rayne & A Mystery Partner vs. The Beautiful People
All this and much more on Thursday's TNA "iMPACT!" on SpikeTV - including Mick Foley, Bobby Lashley, The Motor City Machine Guns, Taz, Abyss, the X Division superstar and many more!
Ken Anderson's non-compete clause with World Wrestling Entertainment expired today, thus meaning he is free to negotiate with any wrestling company.
"Something about midnight tonight...can't quite put my finger on it." Anderson wrote yesterday on his Twitter account.
Likewise, Eddie Fatu's (professionally known as "Umaga" in WWE) non-compete clause with WWE expired this past week as well. Fatu was released from his WWE contract on June 8, 2009 after violating the company's drug testing policy a second time and his subsequent refusal to enter a rehabilitation center.
Former WWE developmental wrestlers Dakota Darsow, Jon Cutler, Lupe Viscara, Kafu and Matt Walsh are also to free negotiate with any wrestling organization as all five up-and-comers were released from their respective contracts during the first week of June.
The Hurricane def. Paul Burchill Shelton Benjamin & Sheamus def. Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu Zack Ryder def. local competitor Vladimir Kozlov & Ezekiel Jackson (w/ William Regal) def. ECW Champion Christian & Tommy Dreamer
ROCKFORD, Ill. Less than five days before he defends his title against William Regal at WWE Breaking Point, ECW Champion Christian teamed with Tommy Dreamer in a losing effort against Regals massive minions, Vladimir Kozlov & Ezekiel Jackson, in the main event of ECW on Syfy. How will this brutal loss affect Captain Charisma going into his big title defense on Sunday?
Vladimir Kozlov & Ezekiel Jackson (w/ William Regal) def. ECW Champion Christian & Tommy Dreamer (PHOTOS | WATCH) Earlier in the evening, ECW Champion Christian & Tommy Dreamer spoke with the newest member of the ECW broadcast team, Savannah, and let her know that they were going to destroy Vladimir Kozlov & Ezekiel Jackson in tonights main event. (WATCH)
Unfortunately, things did not go as planned for Captain Charisma and the ECW Original. While both Superstars attacked their massive opponents with vigor, they were never truly able to gain an upper hand. In the end, Regal tripped up Dreamer, allowing Jackson to execute his modified uranage slam for the win. Of course, Regal and his ruthless roundtable didnt stop there. The British Brawler applied a vicious Regal Stretch to the fallen Dreamer and then brutally kicked a defenseless Christian. The last thing the WWE Universe saw as the show faded to black was the bruised and battered ECW Champion sprawled on the arena floor.
Zack Ryder def. local competitor (PHOTOS) If youve never seen Zack Ryder in action, you might assume the brash and cocky Superstar was more interested in working on his tan than winning matches. Yet, time and time again the Long Island native has proven that hes all business once the bell rings. Local competitor Rory Fargo was the latest to learn this lesson when he stepped in the ring with the arrogant Superstar. Zack Ryder destroyed his outmatched opponent so quickly and decisively he barely mussed his spiky hair.
Shelton Benjamin & Sheamus def. Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu (PHOTOS | WATCH) The unique pairings of some ECWs most talented Superstars made for fast-and-furious tag action on Tuesday night. While the bizarre Goldust and the explosive Yoshi Tatsu worked well together, the duo was bested when Shelton Benjamin tagged himself in and pinned Goldust. Feeling that his partner stole the pin from him, Sheamus confronted Benjamin, resulting in a massive brawl between the two Superstars. It took nearly every official in the WWE locker room to pull these two bulls apart. What can we expect from Sheamus and Shelton on the next edition of ECW on Syfy?
The Hurricane def. Paul Burchill (w/ Katie Lea Burchill) (PHOTOS | WATCH) For weeks, the ruthless Paul Burchill has been infatuated with proving that Gregory Helms and The Hurricane are the same man. The Rippers obsession with the emerald knights identity may have taken his focus away from tonights match as he was unable to stop the superheros innovative offense. In the closing moments of the bout, Burchills sadistic sister, Katie Lea, attempted to help her brother, but her interference backfired. The Hurricane was able to nail his Eye of the Hurricane maneuver to pick up a victory and keep his identity safe for another night.
WWE star unhappy about being left off Summerslam Posted by Chris Kaufman on 09/08/2009 at 03:02 PM
Thanks to the Sun UK for the following:
The Hart Dynasty have blasted WWE boss Vince McMahon following their SummerSlam snub. David Hart Smith, 23, Tyson Kidd and 27-year-old valet Natalya claim they are the No1 tag team in the wrestling promotion and should have appeared at the showpiece event. Speaking exclusively to SunSport, Hart Smith said: "I am little disappointed that we weren't on the SummerSlam card this year. "I feel bar none, not only technically, but if you take a look at the all-round skills that we have, we are probably the strongest tag team contenders in the whole of WWE."
And the trio certainly have the right pedigree to make such a bold statement. Smith is the son of legendary grappler The British Bulldog, while Natalya is the daughter of Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart. The blonde beauty dates Kidd, 29, away from the squared circle and he too became an extended member of the famous wrestling family after training in Stu Hart's infamous 'Dungeon' in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. But despite admitting being desperate for a place in the WWE spotlight, Natalya is quick to point out that her uncle Bret 'The Hitman' Hart was a 35-year-old veteran before he captured his first WWE heavyweight crown.
She said: "I think sometimes if you get something too quickly it's not a lot of fun. "For me it's about proving myself and proving my worth when I get that opportunity. "I do feel like my time will come and when it does I will represent my family my father, my uncle Bret, my uncles that have passed on and prove that I am one of the best female wrestlers in the history of sports entertainment." Tyson agreed, adding: "A lot of WWE Divas have risen up pretty fast in the past but I don't see many of them around anymore. "Natalya hasn't had a chance to show everyone what she's made of yet, or myself and David. "It's just a slow, slow progression whereas I would rather have had a meteoric rise."
Part of that slow progression is a training regime that Natalya says she would not wish on her worst enemy.
Developmental talent Angela Fong, 24, made her much anticipated WWE debut on tonight's ECW telecast from Rockford, Illinois. The former BC Lions Felions Dance Team cheerleader was introduced under the name "Savannah." It would appear that she's the new backstage announcer for ECW as she conducted an interview with Tommy Dreamer and Christian during tonight's show. Fong actually made her first appearance in WWE during the 2007 Diva Search and though she didn't make the cut, the company would sign her to a developmental contract in February 2008. She has been working as both as wrestler and ring announcer in Florida Championship Wrestling ever since.
Sports Tonight Australia ran a feature on the TNA open tryouts in Sydney. Jeremy Borash was nice enough to upload the feature on his YouTube account. You can view the feature in the video embedded below:
There aren't a lot of details on this yet, but apparently there was a fight backstage at the Smackdown/ECW live event in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on Saturday night between The Great Khali and Big Show.
The main event that night saw Matt Hardy, The Undertaker and Khali defeat Big Show, Chris Jericho and CM Punk. At the end, Show and Khali brawled outside of the ring together. When they got backstage, there was apparently an argument. Show called him out on it and they started grappling around.
One source said, Show slipped on someones bag and it was over.
Another report said that after they ended up on the ground, Khali mounted Show and was hitting him with slaps before The Undertaker pulled them apart. Show and Khali were kept away from each other in the ring for the rest of the tour.
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
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Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
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