-- SmackDown's debut on MyNetworkTV drew a 2.4 rating based on the fast nationals. This is by far the highest rated show in the history of the network and officials are said to be thrilled.
Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella & Womens Champion Beth Phoenix def. Jamie Noble & Mickie James World Tag Team Champion Ted DiBiase def. Kofi Kingston Kane & Mark Henry def. Rey Mysterio & ECW Champion Matt Hardy Shawn Michaels def. Lance Cade in a No Disqualification Match Kelly Kelly def. Jillian Batista def. JBL
Batista def. JBL with a Batista Bomb, retaining his No. 1 contender status; the match had World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho as referee, William Regal as timekeeper and Randy Orton as commentator. Batista will face Chris Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship at Cyber Sunday with a special guest referee. Before the nights main event even began, World Heavyweight Champion and self-appointed referee Chris Jericho made a couple of changes to the match. Hoping to stack the deck against Batista, he brought out William Regal as a special timekeeper and Randy Orton as a guest commentator. Despite being surrounded by enemies, The Animal fought back, and was able to defeat JBL when Raw General Manager Adamle emerged with a second official.
Following Batistas victory, Adamle set another match for Cyber Sunday: Batista vs. Chris Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship with a special guest referee. The WWE Universe will choose between Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold Steve Austin. (STORY | WATCH | PHOTOS)
Kelly Kelly def. Jillian; Cryme Tyme and The Miz & John Morrison argued at ringside. After The Miz & John Morrison took their place at the announce table, Jillian came out to the ring and attempted to serenade the audience with Smells Like Teen Spirit by Seattles own Nirvana. Before she could finish, however, she was interrupted by the entrance of Kelly Kelly, accompanied by Cryme Tyme, who also made their way to the announce table. Kelly continued to show off her in-ring abilities as she competed against the tone-deaf songstress. During the match, an argument broke out between Cryme Tyme and Miz & Morrison, spilling over from the rivalry seen in their WWE.com video series. As the two tag teams bickered, Kelly pinned Jillian for the win. (PHOTOS)
The Great Khali hosts The Kiss Cam and calls out Johnny Knoxville. After showing a clip in which Jackass star Johnny Knoxville angered The Great Khali during an interview, causing him to walk out, the Punjabi Giant hosted The Kiss Cam to show that he knows how to have fun. Khali then used the segment as an excuse to steal a kiss from Lilian Garcia, and invited Knoxville to Raw, so that he can learn the true meaning of entertainment. (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella will defend his title at Cyber Sunday. Jerry Lawler announced that Santino Marella will be defending his Intercontinental Title at Cyber Sunday, but that his opponent would be chosen by you, the WWE Universe. The options include WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper, Goldust, and the man whose record title-reign the Italian Champion is attempting to beat, Honky Tonk Man, all former Intercontinental Champions. (STORY)
Shawn Michaels def. Lance Cade with a flurry of shots from a steel chair. Shawn Michaels came to the ring for his No Disqualification Match against Lance Cade suffering both physically and emotionally. Not only was the World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match at No Mercy one of the most brutal of his entire career, but he only narrowly lost the title, due to interference from Lance Cade. HBKs former student, battling without Jericho at his side, reaped what he sowed on Raw though, as Michaels took revenge and battered Cade relentlessly with a steel chair. (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Kane & Mark Henry def. Rey Mysterio & ECW Champion Matt Hardy when the Big Red Monster chokeslammed Hardy. All four of these Superstars had hard-fought matches at No Mercy, only 24-hours prior to their tag-match tonight. Rey Mysterio in particular was still suffering from his match against Kane, in which he was clubbed with a steel chair while attempting an aerial maneuver. The Big Red Monster again showed how vicious he could be, as he chokeslammed the ECW Champion to win the match. (WATCH | PHOTOS)
World Tag Team Champion Ted DiBiase def. Kofi Kingston with a Russian Leg Sweep after Cody Rhodes distracted the Jamaican Superstar. As usual, World Tag Team Champion Ted DiBiase came to the ring with fellow multi-generational Superstars, World Tag Team Champion Cody Rhodes & Manu. DiBiases opponent, Kofi Kingston, wasnt without support either, as he was joined by CM Punk. Unfortunately, even with the former World Heavyweight Champion at ringside, the Priceless third-generation Superstars were too much for Kingston. (PHOTOS)
Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella & Womens Champion Beth Phoenix def. Jamie Noble & Mickie James when Santino rolled up Noble after a distraction from The Glamazon; Noble attacked William Regal at ringside. Prior to the match, 2008 King of the Ring William Regal came to the announce table with Layla to observe the Mixed Tag Team Match. Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella and his partner in Glamarella emerged next, and the Italian Superstar continued to use the Honk-A-Meter to brag about his Intercontinental Title streak currently at all of seven weeks. In spite of Mickie and Jamie Nobles valiant efforts, Glamarella dominated the match, but Noble managed to take out his frustrations afterward by attacking Regal, who had recently stolen away the lovely Layla, in spite of Nobles attempts to woo her. (PHOTOS)
Batista hit World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho with a spinebuster. Tonight, Batista will face JBL with his No. 1 contender status on the line. World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho opened Raw, announcing that he would be running the show while General Manager Mike Adamle was in a meeting with WWE Executive Vice Presidents Shane and Stephanie McMahon. Taking advantage of his role, Jericho placed Shawn Michaels in a No Disqualification Match against Lance Cade. Soon after doing so, he was interrupted by No. 1 contender Batista, ready to face him for the title that very night. Jericho refused and insulted The Animal, who responded by hitting the World Heavyweight Champion with a spinebuster.
After Jericho recovered, he set a No Mercy rematch between Batista and JBL, with The Animals No. 1 contendership on the line, and the World Heavyweight Champion himself acting as referee. (PHOTOS)
The following bulletin was sent out on the MySpace page of former ECW World Champion The Sandman:
Ladies & Gentlemen,
I Just Spoke With Sandman & He Wanted Me To Let you All Know That After Speaking With Tommy Dreamer & Having A Long Talk He Has Decided That After 20 + Years In The Pro Wrestling Business That It Is Time To Hangup The Boots & Call It Quits. He Would Like To Thank All Of You Fans That Have Supported Him Throughout His Time In & Around Wrestling. His Last Match Date Will Be Announced In The Coming Weeks. You Can Still Book Him In These Few Weeks. BUT After That He Said He Is Done. He Has A TWO Month Old Child & A Girlfriend To Look After So Now It Is Time To Step Out of The Spotlight.
It appears that Chris Jericho did indeed lose a tooth during his ladder match against HBK tonight. We reported that he had been busted open, but upon reviewing the tape more closely, you can see that he lost a tooth on the left side of his mouth towards the middle of the bout. We'll have more on his injury status as it becomes available.
Rey Mysterio was telling one of the guys to pull his knee pad down, which may indicate that he did hurt his knee during the fall, which would make sense as Rey just returned from a previous knee injury.
No word yet on why Matt Striker was replaced by Jerry Lawler in the opening ECW bout.
Jeff Hardy, Batista, Rey Mysterio & Finlay def. JBL, Kane, MVP & The Brian Kendrick All Star Eight-Man Tag Team Match Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella def. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin Champion vs. Champion Match Mark Henry & The Great Khali def. Chavo Guerrero Handicap Match WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo with CM Punk def. World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase with Manu Six-Man Tag Team Match Womens Champion Beth Phoenix def. Divas Champion Michelle McCool Champion vs. Champion Match WWE Champion Triple H def. ECW Champion Matt Hardy and World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho Champions vs. Champions Triple Threat Match
In an exciting championship extravaganza just two days before No Mercy, more than 50 Superstars, including every WWE champion, were in action to help celebrate SmackDowns All Star Kick-Off on MyNetwork TV.
WWE Champion Triple H def. ECW Champion Matt Hardy and World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho. Jeff Hardy and Vladimir Kozlov involved after the match. (WATCH | PHOTOS) Triple H proved victorious in the Champions vs. Champions Triple Threat Match, hitting the Pedigree on Matt Hardy as he was closing the door on Chris Jericho. But when Jericho attacked Hardy after the match, Matts brother Jeff Hardy came to his aid, staying long enough to hit the Twist of Fate on The Game. As Jeff prepared to go airborne from the familiar ladder, however, Vladimir Kozlov came from nowhere to delivered a vicious mid-flight head butt before laying waste to both him and The King of Kings.
Mark Henry & The Great Khali def. Chavo Guerrero. Big Show and Undertaker involved afterward. (WATCH | PHOTOS) With SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero recovering from the Tombstone she received last week from Undertaker, Big Show ruled SmackDown with an iron fist forcing Chavo Guerrero to take on The Great Khali & Mark Henry in a Handicap Match. After the self-proclaimed "Mexican Warrior" lost due to the Punjabi Giants vicious Vise Grip, Big Show presented him with a devastating knockout punch. When The Worlds Largest Athlete addressed The Deadman, his No Mercy opponent emerged with a chilling Throat Slash, indicating that Big Show would soon rest in peace.
Jeff Hardy, Batista, Rey Mysterio & Finlay def. JBL, Kane, MVP & The Brian Kendrick. (WATCH | PHOTOS) The All Star Eight-Man Tag Team Match featuring some of the juggernauts of sports-entertainment proved to be an extremely intense back-and-forth battle. In the end, amidst a flurry of fast-paced attacks by both sides, Jeff Hardy ultimately prevailed for his team, following up Rey Mysterios 619 on MVP with an explosive Swanton Bomb on the Ballin Superstar.
Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella def. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin. R-Truth involved. (PHOTOS) Santino Marella came to SmackDown for a Champion vs. Champion Match with Shelton Benjamin, bringing the Honk-a-Meter along with him. But, once the action began, it looked like the visiting champion would be visiting the Heartbreak Hotel. However, as The Gold Standard was playing out a beat down, R-Truth suddenly appeared in the crowd, staging a lyrical interruption that caused enough of a distraction for Santino to roll-up Benjamin from the top rope and steal the win.
WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo with CM Punk def. World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase with Manu. ( PHOTOS) In a dynamic Six-Man Tag Team Match, the Straightedge Superstar joined forces with the new WWE Tag Team Champions. And, after the Colon brothers cleared the ring of Rhodes and Manu, Punk seized the priceless victory, hitting DiBiase with the GTS.
Womens Champion Beth Phoenix def. Divas Champion Michelle McCool. Maryse distracts Michelle. (WATCH | PHOTOS) The Sexiest Women on Television surrounded the ring in a historic Divas Lumberjack Match the first time ever that the Womens Champion met the Divas Champion head-to-head. At the conclusion of the match-up, The Glamazon took advantage of two different interactions between Michelle and Lumberjack Maryse to hit the Glam Slam and walk out of Green Bay triumphant.
NEWS/VIDEO FROM THURSDAY'S "iMPACT!" BROADCAST: MICK FOLEY'S ROLE AT BOUND FOR GLORY, JEFF JARRETT LASHES OUT AT KURT ANGLE, JOE AND STING GO POINT/COUNTERPOINT AND MUCH MORE
There are several news items to report from Thursday's "iMPACT!" as TNA Wrestling prepares for the upcoming "Bound For Glory" Pay-Per-View spectacular on Sunday, October 12!
- On the broadcast, TNA founder Jeff Jarrett had some very candid and angry words for Kurt Angle regarding a recent interview he did in the United Kingdom's "Daily Star" newspaper regarding his old boss, Vince McMahon. To get back at the Olympian, Jarrett aired footage of Angle from when he first came to TNA, including Kurt hammering McMahon. For his comments about TNA, Management Director Jim Cornette fined Angle $25,000!
- Wrestling icon Mick Foley made his first TNA Wrestling in-ring appearance and talked about leaving the WWE and some of the reasons he wanted to come to TNA! However, Foley was interrupted by an angry Kurt Angle. Before the broadcast ended, Foley dropped a bombshell by telling Angle he will be the special guest enforcer for the Jarrett vs. Angle match at "Bound For Glory" on October 12 in Chicago!
- In the Monster's Ball Qualifying match, The Latin American Xchange defeated The Motor City Machineguns to advance to the PPV bout. Later in the broadcast, after some trashing talking by Beer Money, Inc. brought out all the teams involved in the PPV bout, Jim Cornette stuck it to Beer Money by announcing the Monster's Ball match would now be for their TNA World Tag Team Championship! TNAwrestling.com has also revealed that former Chicago Bears star and wrestling personality Steve "Mongo" McMichael will return to the wrestling spotlight at Bound For Glory to be the special referee for the match!
- In a X Division Championship match, Sheik Abdul Bashir retained the gold by beating Jimmy Rave and Eric Young when he beat EY. After the bout, Bashir took great joy in making referee Shane Sewell raise his arm in victory.
- In six man action, the alliance of Booker T and Team 3D defeated AJ Styles, Christian Cage and Jay Lethal after more miscommunication between Cage and Styles.
- In Knockouts tag team action, the tandem of ODB and Rhaka Khan beat The Beautiful People when Rhaka got the pin. After the bout, Cute Kip came out to help Angelina and Velvet attack ODB and Rhaka, but Rhino hit the ring for the save!
-- The 2008 Survivor Series poster has been released and features Randy Orton. While original estimates had Orton returning to the ring in late October, there is a chance he'll be kept out of action until the PPV just to be safe. There are also hopes that John Cena will be healthy in time Survivor Series as well, since the event is being held in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts.
-- Stone Cold Steve Austin's next film project, titled "Damage", will focus on an illegal underground fighting community. The project is not a WWE Studios film. Austin is playing the lead role of John Brickner, a recently paroled convict who is forced into the groups. The film will commence filming on 10/17 in the Vancouver, British Columbia area, directed by Jeff King from a script by Frank Hannah.
-- Undertaker was noticeably limping in the ring during certain spots in his matches on the overseas tour last week as one of his knees is bothering him. Taker had arthroscopic surgery during his time off and his knee was in worse shape than first thought. Additionally, he's in the beginning stages of arthritis. Following surgery, the expectation was that he'd be ready to return for good at his Hell in a Cell match with Edge at SummerSlam, but he took a few more weeks off from doing anything physical. Despite the lingering injury, he's still being booked on house shows in tag matches and his TV taping dark matches are usually kept short. It's been noted that he's often in tremendous pain backstage, but never complains about it and usually doesn't show it in the ring.
Jeff Hardy doesn't appear to be in any serious trouble following an incident at the Nashville International Airport two weeks ago, reports prowrestling.NET. An airport official deemed Hardy too intoxicated to take a flight home, and he wasn't allowed to board his scheduled flight as a result. A number officials breathed sighs of relief as some feared it was something more serious. However, the incident didn't help his standing in the company obviously, but it didn't really hurt it. Also, a number of his friends haven't noticed any signs to indicate that he's slipping back into his old habits, although, there were no red flags when he failed a drug test earlier in the year either.
Chicago Bears Legend Steve McMichael Returns To The Wrestling Ring At Bound For Glory IV In Chicago
Steve McMichael is returning to the world of professional wrestling!
McMichael, the popular, charismatic former Chicago Bears defensive tackle who was a full-time pro wrestler for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in the late-1990s, will be a Special Guest Referee at TNAs Bound For Glory IV set for Sunday, Oct. 12, from the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter said McMichaels role at Bound For Glory IV will be to maintain peace, if at all possible, in the Monsters Ball match, featuring four tag teams: TNA World Tag Team Champions Beer Money, Team 3D, The Latin American Xchange, and the tandem of The Blueprint Matt Morgan and Abyss.
The Monsters Ball match at Bound For Glory has the potential to be one of the violent, out of control wrestling matches ever held inside TNAs six-sided ring, Carter said. Steve McMichael is a Chicago icon with a solid pro wrestling past. We knew he was one of the only Chicagoans possibly qualified to potentially maintain order in this match. Were thrilled Steve accepted our offer to be part of TNAs biggest pay-per-view of the year.
The event will be available on InDemand, DirecTV, Dish Network, TVN, Viewer's Choice Canada and more. Call your local cable or satellite provider for availability.
The "Bound For Glory IV" weekend kicks off Oct. 11 with TNA's popular Fan Interaction, where fans will get to meet the in-ring stars of TNA, get their autograph and have a photo taken alongside the stars of TNA. Tickets are available at ShopTNA.com
Many have described Kevin Nash's current situation with TNA as very weird as those within TNA stated Nash did fax a contract back to the company last week and key people internally were told he signed. Nash stated on last week's In Your Head radio show that he has yet to sign a new deal with TNA.
The feeling was that TNA could have been starting an angle when they pulled his profile from the website, although that doesn't appear to be likely. The other scenario is that Nash did fax the contract back and didn't agree to merchandising terms, although that isn't clear right now either. The belief among many within TNA is that Nash has signed and will remain with the company as it appears he has agreed to most terms and is simply telling friends he hasn't signed officially yet.
The All-American American Jack Swagger def. Lenny Lane Mike Knox def. Tommy Dreamer Mark Henry, John Morrison & The Miz def. ECW Champion Matt Hardy, Evan Bourne & Ricky Ortiz (Six-Man Tag Team Match)
Mark Henry, John Morrison & The Miz def. ECW Champion Matt Hardy, Evan Bourne & Ricky Ortiz (Watch | Photos) After The Miz saved John Morrison from being pinned by Evan Bourne, all hell broke loose in the ring among all six Superstars. It was The Worlds Largest Athlete who capitalized amidst the mayhem by bodyslamming Bourne to get the pinfall and victory for his team in the Six-Man Tag Team Match. Henry will be looking for similar success this Sunday at No Mercy when he attempts to regain the ECW Title from ECW Champion Matt Hardy. No Mercy preview
Mike Knox def. Tommy Dreamer (Watch | Photos) After Tommy Dreamer crashed into the ring post incurring a potential injury, Mike Knox capitalized by slamming the dazed ECW Original to the canvas and picking up the win. After the match, Jack Swagger came to the ring to deliver a vicious gutwrench powerbomb to the fallen Dreamer who was left motionless in the ring.
The All-American American Jack Swagger def. Lenny Lane (Photos) With relative ease, The All-American American Jack Swagger took care of business against Lenny Lane using a gutwrench powerbomb to pick up the pinfall. To add insult to injury, Swagger delivered a brutal neckbreaker to Lane after the bell. ECW Original Tommy Dreamer rushed to the ring to aid Lane, but the youngster exited before any conflict ensued.
At an independent show for the IWS promotion in Montreal on Saturday night, former WWE star Joey Mercury came out in his MNM outfit with his old theme music playing. Before his match with Kevin Steen, he said in a promo that hell be back in WWE at the 2009 Royal Rumble. At a Maryland Championship Wrestling show last month, Mercury said he was going to be back in WWE by the end of the year. Mercury was released from his WWE contract on March 26, 2007 due to issues with drugs. Weve posted before that CM Punk is playing a role in getting his friend Mercury back into WWE.
WWE Champion Triple H & Shawn Michaels def. World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho & Lance Cade (disqualification) The Great Charli (Charlie Haas disguised as The Great Khali) def. Deuce Womens Champion Beth Phoenix & Jillian def. Candice Michelle & Kelly Kelly Kane, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase & Manu def. Rey Mysterio, CM Punk, Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne Jamie Noble & Mickie James def. Paul & Katie Lea Burchill The Miz (w/ John Morrison) def. JTG (w/ Shad) Batista def. Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella in a non-title match
Shawn Michaels mystery partner revealed as WWE Champion Triple H, HBK & The Game def. World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho & Lance Cade by disqualification; Triple H and Shawn Michaels attacked Cade with a sledgehammer and a splash from a ladder. (WATCH | PHOTOS) After teasing out the mystery all night, Shawn Michaels revealed the WWE Champion as his tag team partner in a mini DX reunion. In spite of having Triple H by his side, Shawn Michaels was double-teamed by Jericho and Cade, leading to the World Heavyweight Champion and his protege being disqualified. Afterward, The Game came back into the ring, attacking Cade with a sledgehammer and setting him up for HBK's splash from atop a ladder.
The Great Charli (Charlie Haas disguised as The Great Khali) def. Deuce with an aerial maneuver; the real Great Khali emerged and destroyed Haas. (WATCH | PHOTOS) Continuing to impersonate other WWE Superstars, Charlie Haas came to the ring dressed up as the monstrous Great Khali, even impersonating the Punjabi Giants speech with Ranjin Singh as his interpreter. The Great Charli defeated his opponent, despite Deuces history as a former WWE Tag Team Champion. Before he could properly celebrate, however, the real Punjabi Giant came to the ring, responding to Haas greeting with a vicious beating.
Womens Champion Beth Phoenix & Jillian def. Candice Michelle & Kelly Kelly when The Glamazon pinned Kelly. (PHOTOS) Though Beth and Candice will face off one-on-one this Sunday at No Mercy, on Raw, they faced one another in tag team competition. Taking revenge for her recent defeat at the hands of Kelly Kelly, The Glamazon decimated the Diva, gaining momentum for her title defense on Sunday.
Raw General Manager Mike Adamle announced that if Rey Mysterio loses his No Mercy match to Kane, then he must remove his mask; Randy Orton interrupted, but was in turn cut-off by JBL, who was attacked by Batista. (PHOTOS) Adamle explained to the WWE Universe that earlier in the evening, he told Kane he would grant a request to him if the Big Red Monster won his match. Since Kane was indeed victorious, Adamle added a stipulation to the 7-footers match against Rey Mysterio: If the Ultimate Underdog is defeated, he must remove his mask in the middle of the ring. Directly afterward, Adamle was interrupted by Randy Orton, demanding that the GM re-suspend CM Punk. Before he could finish, however, JBL made his entrance, taking exception to the Legend Killers certainty that he will once again become World Heavyweight Champion. But in an act of retaliation for earlier in the evening, Batista entered the ring and speared the self-made millionaire.
Kane, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase & Manu def. Rey Mysterio, CM Punk, Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne when Kane chokeslammed Kofi. (WATCH | PHOTOS) The multi-generational team of the World Tag Team Champions & Manu were joined by the Big Red Monster in their match against a group of men they all have ill will toward. In spite of Kanes earlier claim that he would massacre Rey Mysterio, it was Kofi Kingston who felt the wrath of the 7-footer, who trampled over the competition on his way to victory.
Jamie Noble & Mickie James def. Paul & Katie Lea Burchill when Jamie forced Paul to tap out. (PHOTOS) Earlier in the night, Jamie Noble searched for a tag team partner for his match against the Burchill siblings, but was turned down by Jillian, who went so far as to mock the Superstar with her rendition of Becks Loser. But her performance was interrupted by the entrance of Dolph Ziggler, who continued his habit of introducing himself to various Raw Superstars. Just prior to the match, things got even worse for Noble as the 2008 King of the Ring and Nobles rival for Laylas affections William Regal took a seat on the entranceway, with the lovely Diva at his side. Before the bell rang however, former Womens Champion Mickie James rushed to the ring, and with her help, Noble was able make Paul Burchill tap out.
The Miz (w/ John Morrison) def. JTG (w/ Shad) with a Reality Check. (PHOTOS) Stemming from The Miz & Morrisons ongoing WWE.com rivalry with Cryme Tyme, the self-proclaimed chick magnet faced off against JTG, defeating the Brooklynite with a distraction courtesy of John Morrison.
Batista def. Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella with a Batista Bomb in a non-title match; JBL ran in and took out Batista with the Clothesline from Hell. (WATCH | PHOTOS) Marella again used the Honk-A-Meter to display his progress in beating the Honky Tonk Mans record Intercontinental Title reign, and also brought out the Brain-Barometer to demonstrate his mental powers supposed superiority over Batista. The Animal was all business as he worked over the Italian Superstar, finishing him off with a Batista Bomb. After Batista pinned the Italian Superstar, Women's Champion Beth Phoenix distracted The Animal, allowing his No Mercy opponent, JBL, to brutally assault him.
WWE Champion Triple H & Jeff Hardy def. Montel Vontavious Porter & The Brian Kendrick Maria & Brie Bella def. Natalya & Victoria The Great Khali vs. Vladimir Kozlov (No Contest) Chavo Guerrero def. Jimmy Wang Yang Carlito & Primo def. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder (new WWE Tag Team Champions)
COLUMBUS, Ohio To kick off SmackDown, fans at Ohio State University were treated to a blockbuster match-up that had all the makings for a main event that might normally cap off a night of action.
In an unlikely pairing, WWE Champion Triple H joined forces with his No Mercy opponent, Jeff Hardy, to take on Montel Vontavious Porter and The Brian Kendrick. Putting their differences aside, The Game and Hardy were able to earn a victory when The King of Kings nailed MVP with a Pedigree for the pinfall. (Watch | Photos)
After the win, Hardy and Triple H shook hands. But at No Mercy, animosity will reign as championship gold is on the line. No Mercy preview
Kozlov still undefeated Vladimir Kozlov had never encountered anyone like the 7-foot-3, 420-pound The Great Khali. In a clash of styles, the two beasts locked horns. But before a winner could be decided, Triple H rushed into the arena looking for some payback against the Moscow Mauler. Mayhem quickly ensued, as Khali and Kozlov attacked The Game. But No. 1 contender Hardy didnt like what he saw and came to help even the odds. (Watch | Photos)
Death in the air Fearful of what Undertaker might do to him again, Chavo Guerrero nervously entered into his match against Jimmy Wang Yang. Using a rolling wheel kick, Guerrero took down Yang to get the pinfall. But after the match, the house lights went out momentarily, sending Chavo into a panic. It was an ominous sign of things to come later in the night when Undertaker choked Chavo in GM Vickie Guerreros office, then suddenly appeared in the ring to decimate the GM with a hard-hitting Tombstone. The deadly maneuver left Guerrero on her back, with The Phenom hovering over her motionless body. (Watch | Photos)
New WWE Tag Team Champions The Family suffered another hit on the night, when Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder lost their WWE Tag Team Championship to the brothers from San Juan, Carlito & Primo. (Watch | Photos)
Deadly duo In what could possibly be the sexiest tag team in WWE, newcomer Brie Bella paired up with Maria to take on Victoria and Natalya. But Victoria quickly showed who was boss when she tossed the undefeated Bella from the top rope to the arena floor. The stunned brunette crawled under the ring, but emerged from under the apron with new vigor and attacked Victoria. Next, Bella tagged in Maria, who flung herself from the top rope and used a cross body to drive Victoria to the canvas and get the pinfall. (Photos)
WWE's 1-2 Punch In the last SmackDown before moving to MyNetwork TV on Oct. 3, Jesse & Festus brought their MyMoving Co. van into the arena to pick up a few items from under the ring. While packing their van, we got a glimpse of a bound-and-gagged Ryan Braddock and Kenny Dykstra in the back of the van. What other surprises are in store when SmackDown makes the move to MyNetwork TV?
Frankie Kazarian, also known as Kaz, underwent surgery to repair a torn triceps earlier this week. He is expected to be out for around four months. Kaz most recently was featured in TNA, but has been off TNA TV for a while and his bio was removed from the TNA website. It was rumored he would be returning as the Suicide character from the TNA Video Game, but that looks to be delayed as he recovers.
NEWS AND VIDEO FROM THURSDAY'S "iMPACT!" BROADCAST ON SPIKE TV
There are several major news items to report from Thursday's "iMPACT!" on SpikeTV as TNA Wrestling continues the road to the October 12 "Bound For Glory" Pay-Per-View epic event!
- "The King Of The Mountain" Jeff Jarrett opened up the broadcast by announcing that next week on iMPACT, wrestling icon Mick Foley will officially join Total Nonstop Action!
- However, the other big news was that during the announcement, Jarrett was interrupted by Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, who talked so much trash that Jarrett finally agreed to face him in a match at Bound For Glory! Tune in to the next "iMPACT!" for more news on Jarrett's in-ring return on October 12 against Angle!
- In tag team action, Matt Morgan and Abyss defeated The Rock N' Rave Infection. After the bout, Team 3D came out and hurled insults at Abyss and Morgan and challenged them to an open invitation Monster's Ball match at Bound For Glory. Abyss obviously wasn't happy about competing in the Monster's Ball bout.
- In Knockouts action, Awesome Kong defeated newcomer Mercedes Steel. After the bout, Kong attempted to continue the punishment, but Raisha Saeed - or so we thought - attacked Kong! Saeed unmasked to reveal it was really Roxxi!
- TNA World Tag team Champions Beer Money Inc. defeated The Latin American Xchange. As a result of the match stipulations, Hector Guerrero can no longer manage Homicide and Hernandez in TNA!
- Sting gave an emotional in-ring speech, showing photos of the legends he's learned from in his career, including Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan. Sting then showed a photo of Samoa Joe and said that Joe doesn't know how to be a proper World Champion!
- Speaking of Samoa Joe, he defeated X Division Champion Sheik Abdul Bashir in a non-title match on the broadcast. After the bout, Joe had some choice words for Sting, who he will face in the main event at Bound For Glory. As a show of disrespect, Joe continued to beat on Bashir - resulting in the referee reversing the decision and giving the win to the X Champion!
- In the broadcast main event, Booker T defeated AJ Styles after smashing AJ with the mysterious bag. Christian Cage tried to get involved to help AJ, but it only resulted in miscommunication between the two friends as AJ and Cage argued as the broadcast ended.
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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