Chris Benoit & Matt Hardy def. United States Champion MVP & The Miz
Michelle McCool def. Jillian Hall
Hornswoggle def. Little Boogeyman
Mark Henry def. Kane (Countout)
WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce & Domino def. Paul London & Brian Kendrick and William Regal & Dave Taylor
Results:Draft patterns
By Lennie DiFino
June 1, 2007
LONDON, ONTARIO, Canada In a highly tumultuous week for sports-entertainment, the Superstars of SmackDown headed toward Saturday Nights Main Event and then One Night Stand with the imminent tri-branded draft circling their thoughts. Championships and rivalries may all have to take a back seat after the blockbuster announcement of the draft and no Superstar, Diva or leprechaun is safe when the draft takes place in less than two weeks on Raw.
One man who remains focused heading into One Night Stand is the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship, Batista. World Heavyweight Champion Edge attempted to play some mind games with Batista on the SmackDown debut of The Cutting Edge, but The Animal would not allow the ultimate opportunist to get into his head, instead delivering a verbal and physical message of his own. The Rated-R Superstar and Batista go one-on-one in a 15-foot high steel cage this Sunday on pay-per-view.
Looking to deliver his own message to Kane (one of the participants in Saturday Nights Main Event as one of the strangest), the Worlds Strongest Man Mark Henry viciously assaulted the Big Red Monster in singles competition. These two mammoths will now face off at One Night Stand in a Lumberjack Match, and if their SmackDown match was any indication, Henry and Kane may need more than the lumberjacks to contain them.
Making her mark felt on SmackDown is the new Assistant General Manager Vickie Guerrero. On her first day on the job, Vickie was instrumental in making the Lumberjack Match between Kane and Mark Henry. General Manager Theodore Long praised Vickie for her efforts, and then addressed the worries of his girlfriend, Kristal. Long eased Kristals concerns of being drafted away from her boyfriend by telling her that he would give up everything to be with her.
In other SmackDown action, Deuce & Domino successfully defended their WWE Tag Team Championship in a Triple Threat Tag Match, defeating Paul London & Brian Kendrick and William Regal & Dave Taylor. Triple threat rules were in effect, as only two competitors were allowed in the ring at one time, although they could tag anyone they chose. The win for the men from the Other Side of the Tracks did not come without controversy, as Deuces girlfriend and Dominos sister Cherry got involved just when it seemed it was London & Kendricks night, helping secure the win for her boys.
When it comes to securing victories, nobody has been hotter than Matt Hardy. He teamed with Chris Benoit to take on the team of the United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter and The Miz. Benoits issues with MVP have not ended, and the Wolverine took his hostility out on The Miz, forcing the recently aggressive youngster to tap to the Crossface. The U. S. Champ MVP and Benoit will stare across the ring at each other again tomorrow night at Saturday Nights Main Event in more tag action, when Benoit teams with Batista to take on Porter & World Heavyweight Champion Edge.
One Diva who is feeling the thrill of success is Michelle McCool, who arrived at SmackDown after winning the Memorial Day Bikini Beach Blast Battle Royal on Raw. The rivalry between McCool and Jillian has been brewing since the tone-deaf Diva attacked Ashley, and McCool was able to pick up another victory over the wannabe pop princess when Ashley distracted Jillian.
Finally, two Superstars who wont give each other an inch of breathing room are Hornswoggle and Little Boogeyman. The two will participate at Saturday Nights Main Event as part of the smallest attraction when Hornswoggle teams with Finlay, and Little Boogeyman teams with Boogeyman. As a warm-up, the two squared off in singles action, with Finlays leprechaun using the Tadpole Splash after a shillelagh shot from the Irishman to win the match with Boogeymans mini-sized minion.
But looking beyond Saturday night, given Shane McMahons claims that no one is safe from the draft; could Finlay & Hornswoggle be headed separate ways?
OFFICIAL TNA iMPACT! RESULTS FOR MAY 31, 2007 By Mike Kerrigan
iMPACT! opens with Jim Cornette in the ring, explaining that due to family issues, Jeff Jarrett has decided to take himself out of the King of the Mountain qualifying matches. Just as Jim is about to make another announcement, Christian Cage and the Christian Coalition make their way to the ring. Cage demands that AJ be declared the winner, but knows that Cornette wont do that and that Cornette does everything bad for TNA. Cornette then says I was actually going to do just that, but since I do everything wrong for TNA, Ive changed my mind. AJ Styles will now face Tomko in the KOTM qualifier. Cage and company are livid, but Cage turns his attention to finding out who his opponent would be. Cornette tells him not to worry about that because Cage has said that this person was beneath him and not even in his league.
Backstage Jeremy Borash is with the Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels. JB asked Daniels what was going on with Sting. Daniels replies I went to Sting for enlightenment. He told me to embrace my beliefs or be destroyed by them. Well Sting, Ive made my choice. Now its time to make yours.
Trying to get a word with Jim Cornette, Leticia is in his office, only to find Eric Young. Eric says hes a desperate man and needs to talk to Cornette. Just then Jim walks in, followed by Robert Roode. Roode tells EY that he had seven days to reply to his lawyers, but it seems like hes just going to sue him. Cornette steps in and says he doesnt want any legal mumbo jumbo. He tells the two that they can settle it in the ring at Slammiversary and if Roode wins, Eric is fired. But if Eric wins, Roode must leave Eric alone. They both agree, but before Jim can relax, Bob Backlund storms in demanding a match with Alex Shelley. Cornette says that if Backlund can get medical clearance, he will sign the match for the PPV.
Christopher Daniels vs. Rhino is next, but before Daniels can even meet Rhino in the ring, Sting jumps him from behind. The two battle throughout the entire arena, ending with Sting giving Daniels a brutal shot to the back of the head with a baseball bat. Rhino says that he came here to fight, so he issues an extreme challenge to anyone on the roster. LAX enters the ring, and Konnan calls out Hector Guerrero, who he sees at ringside. Hector comes to the ringside area to coach on Rhino as Homicide attacks Rhino and the match begins. Hector gets on the apron to tell the referee about Hernandez interfering, but Homicide knocks him to the floor. Rhino hits a Gore and gets the pin, but is then jumped by LAX. Hector and Wildcat Chris Harris try to help out, but the numbers game is way too much.
Samoa Joe is getting ready to speak with Jeremy Borash, just when Kurt Angle interrupts. Kurt says I said if I was going to cripple someone, I would let them know about it first. Well Joe, Im going to cripple you before the King of the Mountain Match. Joe responds You better hope I dont get to you first.
In the locker-room, the AJ Styles and Christian Cage are pretty angry; while Tomko looks quite amused. Cage says Cornette is getting what he wants. But were like brothers we fight one day and were family the next. May the best man win! Tomko seems to go along with it at first and then he gets in AJs face and says Tonight is going to be short, sweet, and painless. AJ looks worried, but Cage tells him he has a plan.
X-Division Champion Chris Sabin vs. Kaz (without Serotonin) is next. To the surprise of everyone, it seemed like Kaz was the Frankie The Future Kazarian of old, as he took the champion to the limit. Sabin went for a Cradle Shock, but Kaz was able to reverse it into a Wave of the Future. He then sends Sabin up to the top rope. As Kaz went to perform to what seemed to be the return of his Flux Capacitor, he spotted Raven and Serotonin looking on from behind the fans in the stands. As he is distracted, Sabin hits Kaz and puts him into a Tree of Woe and hits a hesitation dropkick. He then hits a Cradle Shock and gets the pin.
A video is shown of BG James Basham and Damaja, you tried to cripple me. Our paths will cross again, and I WILL cripple you! You did what you didnt want to do, and that was piss off this redneck. When you come to my backyard, bring youre a game, because no one but a James walks out of there!
In another Paparazzi Productions video, Sonjay says that he needs to look inside and find himself. He tells Nash and Black Machismo Jay Lethal that he hopes that they are next week so he can reintroduce himself.
The main event as is next as Tomko faces AJ Styles to qualify for the King of the Mountain Match. The size and power of Tomko is evident as he runs through AJ in the beginning of the match. Christian Cage then comes to the ringside area and sits in a steel chair. Tomko pulls Cage aside and tries to ask him why hes out there, but AJ gives him a chop block while hes distracted. As AJ works on Tomkos leg, Cage distracts the ref long enough for AJ to go grab the steel chair. Yet, Tomko kicked AJ before he could hit him with the chair. Tomko grabs the chair, but Cage grabs it as well. The two argue over the chair and AJ rolls up Tomko for the win. Tune in next week as two former world champions square off in the next King of the Mountain qualifier match.
TORONTO Shane McMahon came to Raw guaranteeing a new beginning. With his blockbuster announcement that in two weeks on Raw there would be the first-ever tri-branded draft, Shane shook WWEs foundation to the core. Superstars and Divas from Raw, SmackDown and ECW are all eligible to be drafted at the special Raw in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
For proof that a draft can truly be life changing, simply look back at the last draft two years ago when WWE Champion John Cena was drafted to Raw, while then World Heavyweight Champion Batista was drafted to SmackDown. Now, with ECW in the mix, the stakes are even higher, and the WWE & ECW locker rooms are buzzing with mixed reactions.
The fear of separation is something that many Superstars in tag teams will have to worry about, as past drafts have separated celebrated teams. One Superstar who is not happy about the draft and its possibilities is Trevor Murdoch. Im mad as hell, he said. Cade & Murdoch have been blowing the roof off with The Hardys, and now there is the possibility we might be split up it sucks.
When reached by telephone, SmackDowns Finlay told WWE.com that the draft is an opportunity that will benefit everyone. Its good for everybody, good to get new competition, new fights. I am looking forward to it; I wish it would happen today. As eager as the Irishman is to fight, perhaps he didnt think what it would mean if he were drafted to Raw or ECW, or if he was separated from Hornswoggle due to the draft.
One competitor with an optimistic outlook is ECW Superstar CM Punk, who said, it is fresh, it is shocking and it could change the landscape of sports-entertainment. Punk then said, I would love to tangle with a lot of guys on different shows, so I would love to go to Raw or SmackDown to test myself against some of their champions.
SmackDowns Montel Vontavious Porter recently won the United States Championship, and with the draft just two weeks away, the brazen Superstar has one thing in mind himself. I am the United States Champion. It doesnt matter to me if I go to Raw or ECW, I will still be the highest paid athlete on the roster, and I will still put butts in the seats. I am half-man, half-amazing. People want to see Montel Vontavious Porter. MVP continued, I will naturally be the first draftee to Raw or ECW if I am to leave SmackDown, but regardless, I am happy here," he added. I am the only thing that matters to me.
WWE Champion John Cena sees the draft as an exciting experience. The former No. 1 draft pick says, if my number gets called and I get drafted to SmackDown or ECW, I am going to fight like hell to take my WWE Championship with me.
With all the possibilities that the first-ever tri-branded draft will bring, one thing is for sure: The very foundation of Raw, SmackDown & ECW will all be changed and reshaped in two weeks on a special edition of Raw. As Shane McMahon pointed out, nobody is safe. As our fans know, when a McMahon says something, chances are it is true.
Michelle McCool wins The Memorial Day Bikini Beach Blast Battle Royal
World Tag Team Champions The Hardys and Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch def. World's Greatest Tag Team and Johnny Nitro & Kenny Dykstra (non title)
Randy Orton def. Rob Van Dam
Carlito & Victoria def. Ric Flair & Torrie Wilson
Chris Masters def. Santino Marella (Master Lock Challenge)
Shane McMahon, The Great Khali & Umaga def. WWE Champion John Cena & Bobby Lashley (Shane McMahon pins Bobby Lashley)
The last stand before One Night Stand
By Noah Starr
May 28, 2007
TORONTO There is no doubt whether I can get the job done, promised a confident John Cena on Raw Monday night, referring to his upcoming One Night Stand Pinfalls Count Anywhere Match against The Great Khali.
I give you my word that I can, and will, defeat The Great Khali! Our fans know that only time will tell if the WWE Champion can hang on to his gold by toppling the mountain that is The Great Khali.
The main event of Raw saw the unlikely trio of Shane McMahon, Umaga & The Great Khali conquering WWE Champion John Cena & Bobby Lashley. Shane lived up to his promise of pinning Lashley by landing a flying elbow drop from the top rope on the muscular chest of the former ECW World Champion.
Raws main event actually marked the second appearance of the night by Shane McMahon. Earlier, Shane-O-Mac announced that in two weeks on Raw from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., every Superstar and Diva from Raw, SmackDown and ECW will gather for the first-ever tri-branded draft.
Recently at Judgment Day, Randy Orton squared off against the legendary Showstopper Shawn Michaels. After the match ended, Orton shocked our fans by delivering a devastating RKO to the already concussed HBK. Last week, Rob Van Dam granted WWE.com an exclusive interview in which he had harsh words for Orton regarding the Judgment Day match and Ortons respect for the sports-entertainment business. After reading RVDs interview, the Legend Killer demanded a match with the ECW Original on Raw. In a horrific mirroring of the events that occurred at Judgment Day, the referee stopped the match due to Rob Van Dams unresponsive nature.
In related news, WWE.com has learned that Shawn Michaels has recently been released from the care of doctors. Michaels medical team have stated that although his condition has not worsened, they have done all they can do for the injured Superstar.
In other Raw action, the talented Hardys along with Cade & Murdoch used their patented maneuvers to conquer The Worlds Greatest Tag Team and Johnny Nitro & Kenny Dykstra in an Eight-Man Tag Team Match. Immediately following the pin, Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas claimed that because they were not the ones pinned, they deserved an opportunity to face The Hardys for their World Tag Team Championships. Never a tag team to back down from a challenge, The Hardys agreed to a match at One Night Stand and added an additional challenge to the mix: the contest would be a Ladder Match!
In a match filled with sour grapes (or is it sour apples?), Carlito teamed with Victoria to defeat his former mentor Ric Flair, and former girlfriend Torrie Wilson. At the end of this special Intergender Tag Team Match, Carlito stepped into the ring with Torrie and laid an unwelcome kiss on the gorgeous Diva. Torrie slapped Carlito and he countered with a vicious Backstabber that allowed him to pin his ex and pick up the win.
Also on Raw, Santino Marella was conquered by Chris Masters powerful Master Lock much to the dismay of the lovely Maria, who seems to be showing some interest in the Italian Superstar. If our fans needed even more of the Sexiest Women on Television, then the first-ever Memorial Day Bikini Beach Blast Battle Royal that started the show certainly didnt disappoint. SmackDowns Michelle McCool won the match and will get her own special photo shoot featured on WWE.com.
Lastly, it has been announced that WWE Champion John Cena will put his title on the line at Saturday Nights Main Event against The Great Khali in a Special Challenge Match.
Elijah Burke def. CM Punk (No Disqualification Match)
Kevin Thorn def. Balls Mahoney
Randy Orton def. Tommy Dreamer
Results:Defending the legend of ECW against a killer
By Bryan Robinson
May 29, 2007
LONDON, ONTARIO, Canada Randy Orton knew he was in hostile territory when he invaded the Land of the Extreme, the home of the man he injured the night before on Raw, Rob Van Dam.
He relished the boos that ECW fans rained on him at the John Labatt Centre. Orton said he was proud that he had ended Shawn Michaels career and was proud that he had given Rob Van Dam a concussion on Raw, rendering him unable to compete tonight on ECW on Sci Fi. The Legend Killer vowed to finish RVD once and for all and have him carried out on a stretcher, just like HBK, after the two waged war in a Stretcher Match at One Night Stand.
Fellow ECW Original and longtime RVD friend Tommy Dreamer couldnt stand it anymore and marched from the locker room and challenged Orton.
Everyone in that locker room and everyone here looks up to Shawn Michaels, Dreamer said. RVD is a close friend of mine, and I'm not going to stand by and let you come out here and run your mouth. Youre right youre not welcome here. But you are welcome to have a match with me tonight!
Dreamer seemed to fight for not just his friend but all of ECW in his battle with the sadistic, arrogant Orton. But like so many others, he fell victim to Ortons RKO. With a gleam in his eye, Orton began to target Dreamers head and was ready to add him to his list of concussion victims when Van Dam stunned the crowd and ran from the back to protect his friend. But Orton stopped a still-injured RVD with one blow to the head. RVD could only gaze at the Raw Superstar as he awaited their showdown at One Night Stand.
One Night Stand may be the last stand for either Bobby Lashley or ECW World Champion Mr. McMahon. In an interactive interview, both men promised to emerge victorious in their Street Fight at One Night Stand. The Chairman crowed about how much he has demoralized and been one step ahead of Lashley in his quest to regain the ECW World Title.
"You are entering my world, Bobby Lashley, this Sunday. I'm from the streets," the Chairman said. "This title does not belong to you. It belongs to me."
But Lashley, ever-determined and undaunted, promised our fans that he would win the Street Fight this Sunday and regain the ECW World Title and bring honor back to the Land of the Extreme.
"I am a champion, and I need my title back," Lashley said. "I won't need a weapon to beat you this Sunday. I promise I will regain my title, and the people will be cheering."
Two other ECW Superstars who cant wait for One Night Stand are Elijah Burke and CM Punk. The two were supposed to square off in a No Disqualification Tag Team Match until RVD was injured. Punk sought revenge for a beating the New Breed leader and his enforcer, Marcus Cor Von, delivered on him and Van Dam after their tag team encounter last week.
So, Punk and Burke battled each other one-on-one in a No Disqualification Match. The Straightedge Superstar battled valiantly but Burke outlasted him, with the help of Cor Von. And the two members of the New Breed showed Punk that they were ready for him and his partners Dreamer and Sandman in their upcoming Six-Man Tag Team Tables Match at One Night Stand when they put him through a table.
One man who seems ready for anyone and any kind of match since leaving the New Breed is Kevin Thorn. He has left a trail of new victims since he liberated himself from the faction, and Balls Mahoney was the latest to feel the fanged freaks power.
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Paul London & Brian Kendrick def. William Regal & Dave Taylor (DQ)
Matt Hardy def. The Miz
Jimmy Wang Yang def. Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guererro (Non-title)
Batista def. Mark Henry, Finlay and Kane (No.1 Contender's Match)
Results:Golden goals
By Lennie DiFino
May 25, 2007
DES MOINES, Iowa. The fallout from Judgment Day was in full force on SmackDown, as new champions celebrated, while others fought to find a taste of gold.
After the ultimate opportunist, Edge kicked off SmackDown reveling in his own glory, General Manager Theodore Long announced to the World Heavyweight Champion and our fans that a match would take place to determine the No. 1 contender to the title. With the winner facing Edge at One Night Stand in a Steel Cage Match, Batista was able to defeat Mark Henry, Finlay and Kane in a Fatal Four Way to earn the No. 1 contenders position.
Montel Vontavious Porter brought his newly won United States Championship to Des Moines to celebrate his victory over Chris Benoit at Judgment Day. The brash, swaggering Superstar was throwing his bling in the air and in the face of the Rabid Wolverine, but his celebration was cut short when he let his ego get the best of him and demanded too much from Chris Benoit.
In other SmackDown action, Paul London & Brian Kendrick stepped into the ring against the ever-dangerous duo of William Regal and Dave Taylor, with each team hoping to become the next challengers to Deuce & Dominos WWE Tag Team Championships. London & Kendrick picked up the victory by disqualification when the boys from the Other Side of the Tracks interfered. All three teams then brawled, which has led to a Triple Threat Match first announced here on WWE.com for the WWE Tag Team Championship Friday on SmackDown. (Preview SmackDown)
Another SmackDown Superstar with tag team gold around his waist is Matt Hardy, who took on The Miz in one-on-one action. Despite perhaps one of his best performances to date, Miz was unable to get the pinfall, instead losing when Matt Hardy delivered the Twist of Fate. Hardy continues his impressive streak, as he continues to climb the SmackDown ladder.
Also on Friday, SmackDowns resident redneck Jimmy Wang Yang defeated Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero in a non-title match. Yang appears to have the number of the Cruiserweight Champion, having pinned him in two straight weeks.
Moving from one Guerrero to another, General Manager Theodore Long has named Vickie Guerrero the Assistant General Manager of SmackDown, so that he can spend more time with his girl Kristal. Vickie told her new boss, I promise I wont let our fans down. While Vickie seems to have turned over a new leaf, even Long has his reservations.
One Diva who is used to letting our fans down, or rather, making them duck for cover is Jillian. The wannabe pop princess debuted her new song Jill & Tonic, and the results are the same a toxic mix. The tone-deaf Diva caught the ire of Boogeyman, and as she tried to escape, Michelle McCool threw her into the ring, leaving Jillian to a foul worming by Boogeyman & Little Boogeyman.
Samoa Joe Advances To The King Of The Mountain Match Impact Results
May 24th, 2007 22:01 NEWS AND VIDEO FROM THURSDAYS HUGE iMPACT! ON SPIKE TV Samoa Joe advances to the King Of The Mountain Match By Bill Banks
There are several major news items to report from Thursdays huge iMPACT! broadcast on SpikeTV, including an update on the upcoming Slammiversary Pay-Per-View on Sunday, June 17!
Note: Tune in next Thursday night on SpikeTV for another King Of The Mountain Qualifying Match featuring Jeff Jarrett vs. The Phenomenal AJ Styles!
SAMOA JOE ADVANCES OVER STING TO THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN MATCH AT SLAMMIVERSARY On Thursdays iMPACT!, it was The Samoan Submission Machine Samoa Joe advancing over the icon Sting in a qualifying bout to earn a spot in the King Of The Mountain match at Slammiversary on Sunday, June 17. During the bout, The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels came to ringside and tried to convince Sting to use his black bat on Joe, but the icon refused. Later, Daniels smashed Sting with the weapon, which led to the former World Champion being unable to fend off the attack from Joe. With the win, Samoa Joe joins Kurt Angle in the Pay-Per-View main event, with another qualifying match this Thursday on iMPACT! with Jeff Jarrett vs. AJ Styles!
ITS OFFICIAL TAG TEAM DREAM MATCH SIGNED: TEAM 3D VS. THE STEINER BROTHERS ON JUNE 17 AT SLAMMIVERSARY Also on Thursdays SpikeTV broadcast, a tag team dream match was made official for Slammiversary as it will be TNA World Tag Team Champions Team 3D battling the legendary Steiner Brothers for the first time in TNA Wrestling history! During the face-off between the teams, Brother Ray and Brother Devon tried to pay respect to The Steiners, but Big Poppa Pump ripped into Team 3D unmercifully, claiming they didnt deserve to call themselves one of the greatest ever until they beat The Steiner Brothers. As a result, Scott Steiner made the challenge for the two legendary teams to battle on Sunday, June 17 live on Pay-Per-View in a bout fans everywhere will be looking forward to!
OTHER NEWS FROM THURSDAYS iMPACT! ON SPIKE TV:
- According to Robert Roode, Eric Young has one more week to respond to his lawsuit regarding his ownership of the TNA star or things will get ugly for both Young and TNA management!
- Following the tag team bout on Thursdays broadcast featuring The Latin American Xchange vs. The Instant Classic Christian Cage and Tomko, The LAX nearly beat down Hector Guerrero as the bad blood continues to boil between Konnan and Guerrero. If it wasnt for The War Machine Rhino and Wildcat Chris Harris coming to Guerreros aid, The LAX was ready to attack their newfound nemesis.
- Also on Thursday night, Christy Hemmes team of Basham and Damaja put another beating on Kip James. During the bout with James and Lance Hoyt vs. Basham and Damaja, Hoyt attempted to eliminate Hemme from the ringside area - which opened up the opportunity for her team to brutally attack Kip James.
Breaking News: Jeff Jarrett's Wife Passes Away Report by TNAWrestlingNews.com Staff on 05/23/2007 at 01:10 PM
Several sources related to Southern independent wrestling report that Jill Jarrett, the wife of Jeff Jarrett, lost her fight to cancer earlier this morning.
Jill Jarrett's funeral will take place tomorrow May 24 at the Hendersonville Church of Christ on Rockland Rd. in Hendersonville, Tenn. Family visitation will be tonight May 23 at the Hendersonville Memorial Gardens and funeral home in Hendersonville, TN.
Condolences go out from all of here to Jeff Jarrett and to the Jarrett family.
CM Punk & Rob Van Dam def. Elijah Burke & Marcus Cor Von (disqualification)
Results:Experiencing painful revenge
By Bryan Robinson
May 22, 2007
DES MOINES, Iowa With One Night Stand less than two weeks away, the Land of the Extreme was awaiting the eagerly anticipated one-on-one Street Fight between Mr. McMahon and Bobby Lashley for the ECW World Title. Lashley won the right to challenge the Chairman by running the gauntlet and defeating four competitors Chris Masters, Viscera, Umaga and Shane McMahon on Raw.
While all of ECW was wondering whether Lashley will finally get his ultimate revenge on Mr. McMahon at One Night Stand, New Breed leader Elijah Burke focused on avenging his loss to CM Punk at Judgment Day. The so-called "Paragon of Virtue" had promised his New Breed that he would lead by example and teach Punk a lesson for infiltrating and trying to break apart the group from within.
But Burke fell short in a hard-fought battle at Judgment Day. Tonight, with the help of fellow New Breeder Marcus Cor Von, Burke got a measure of revenge against Punk in a tag team war. They didn't get the victory, but they left a painful mark on the Straightedge Superstar & Rob Van Dam.
RVD had vengeance on his mind after Snitsky whacked him on the head with a steel chair last week on ECW on Sci Fi. This week, the yellow-toothed deranged monster made Tommy Dreamer his latest victim in the trail of bodies he has left since entering ECW. However, when Snitsky tried to demolish Dreamer the same way he did to RVD, the one-of-a-kind Superstar saved his fellow ECW Original, and sent the bully slinking back to the locker room.
Snitsky has an impressive win-loss record in ECW, but one Superstar who has had problems getting victories lately is Matt Striker. After getting pinned in New Breed losses to the Major Brothers and Lashley, Striker had lost the confidence of Burke and the rest of the group. Tonight, Burke told Striker he would feel his wrath if he lost his singles match with Brett Major.
This motivated Striker as the Extreme Educator defeated the Major Brother. "See, I belong here," a relieved Striker said to himself and the crowd as he walked back to the locker room.
One former New Breed member who is seeking new blood after leaving the group is Kevin Thorn. ECW's fanged freak continued the new chapter in his career by bulldozing another hapless foe on ECW on Sci Fi.
ST. LOUIS For any WWE Superstar, suffering two concussions in a short span of time is a dangerous scenario. But for someone with a history of concussions like Shawn Michaels, it may end up being career-threatening. HBK has a history of concussions going back to 1995, when he was assaulted and forced to relinquish the Intercontinental Championship. Since then, Michaels has been no stranger to brain trauma, even nearly losing a chance at achieving his boyhood dream of winning the WWE Championship thanks to a concussion.
Injuries are a common part of sports, but a concussion is not just any injury. Because of the physical nature of any sport, concussions might be the toughest thing to overcome. Shawn Michaels has been around a long time and fought his way back from numerous injuries, but at this point in his career, a pair of severe concussions might be too much to overcome.
Why? Well, research from a number of leading neurologists has shown that multiple concussions can cause permanent brain injuries, possibly leading to debilitating memory loss, confusion, dementia and even depression. In the world of sports-entertainment, thats a dangerous proposition. If a Superstar steps into the ring with impaired brain function, he can put not only himself, but also his partners or opponents into a dangerous situation. Even with the fighting spirit and heart of a champion that HBK possesses, this trauma might be too much for ANY athlete to overcome.
In April 2001, former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman was forced to retire from the sport due to the effects of suffering too many concussions. In his final two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Aikman suffered four concussions, the last of which came on what would be the final play of his career.
During his emotional retirement speech, Aikman choked back tears as he said that I know its the right thing for me because of my health, concussions It took its toll. Aikman later added that I want to play, but I just cant do that anymore. Lets hope that the same is not true for Shawn Michaels.
Another example of what concussions can do to an athlete is the case of Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Corey Koskie. After suffering a freak concussion last July, Koskie has yet to return to Major League Baseball and may never be able to at all. As he told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel in a February interview, months later he still had days where feelings of dizziness and nausea wouldnt allow him to get out of bed.
I've talked to a lot of guys who've been through this and they say the worst thing you can do is put a time frame on it. You take it day by day and see how you feel that day, Koskie said in that interview.
A year later, Koskie is still on the sidelines from just that one concussion. Given Shawn Michaels history of having multiple concussions over the years, is this the future HBK is staring at?
Michaels has the heart of a champion and the spirit of a warrior. But while his heart may be telling him go, HBK must ultimately listen to his brain, which will give him the answer to the biggest question of all. Could the events of the past few weeks end Shawn Michaels career once and for all? Only time will tell.
Bobby Lashley def. Chris Masters (Gauntlet Match, first leg)
World Tag Team Champions The Hardys def. Johnny Nitro & Kenny Dykstra
Bobby Lashley def. Viscera (Gauntlet Match, second leg)
Bobby Lashley def. Umaga (DQ; Gauntlet Match, third leg)
Bobby Lashley def. Shane McMahon (Gauntlet Match, fourth and final leg)
Results:
Gauntlets galore
By Louie Dee
May 21, 2007
MOLINE, Ill. - Gauntlets were run, thrown and explained as Raw invaded the Quad Cities just 24 hours after Judgment Day.
After being screwed out of the ECW World Title at Judgment Day, Bobby Lashley had the opportunity to earn his rematch on Raw. To get the chance to face Mr. McMahon in a Street Fight at One Night Stand, all Lashley had to do was run the gauntlet and defeat four men in one night. Despite the odds, Lashley did just that, defeating Chris Masters, Viscera, Umaga and then Shane McMahon to earn another crack at the WWE Chairman on June 3.
The Great Khali also felt he was screwed at Judgment Day, explaining through his interpreter that his foot was under the ropes when he tapped out to John Cenas STFU. The Champ, who never backs down from a fight, accepted Khalis challenge for another WWE Title Match at One Night Stand but for the fourth time in four weeks on Raw, Cena found himself beat down by the massive challenger.
Randy Orton, who may have ended Shawn Michaels career at Judgment Day, came to the Raw ring to explain exactly why he did so: An injury is a bullseye, and I did what any professional would do I exploited it, said the cocky Legend Killer. Read the whole story
Raw also saw a Judgment Day rematch, as Carlito got another crack at Ric Flair. While the teacher took the student to school at Judgment Day, the result was much different one night later. After the match ended in a double count-out when both men spilled to the floor, the Southpaw from San Juan viciously attacked his former mentor. Showing a total lack of respect, Carlito dropped Flair with a pair of brutal Backstabbers on the arena floor, sadistically targeting the back that has been Flairs Achilles heel since being broken in a plane crash early in his career, before further disrespecting Flair by spitting apple in his face. Later this week, Carlito will hopefully explain his disrespectful and downright diabolical actions in an exclusive WWE.com interview.
Speaking of different results, The Hardys received some help from an unexpected source. With The Worlds Greatest Tag Team sitting in on commentary, Matt & Jeff defeated Johnny Nitro & Kenny Dykstra, but when Nitro, Dykstra, Benjamin & Haas attacked the World Tag Team Champions, Cade & Murdoch came out to help the team they had just challenged for the gold one night earlier. Once the scavengers were sent packing, Cade & Murdoch applauded The Hardys and raised their hands in victory, once again continuing to prove they have turned over a new leaf. Cade & Murdoch will shed some more light on their new attitude later this week in an exclusive WWE.com interview.
The Divas were also in high demand on Raw this week. Candice Michelle scored an impressive win, pinning Womens Champion Melina in a non-title match. Candice motioned that she wants the gold after defeating Victoria weeks ago, and that goal may be within closer reach after this win. Also, Ashley and company heated things up as she introduced the world premiere of Timbalands new video Throw it on Me, which features a half-dozen delicious Divas including Raws own Torrie Wilson.
Paul London, Brian Kendrick & Jimmy Wang Yang def. WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce & Domino & Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero
Mark Henry def. Funaki
United States Champion Chris Benoit def. Finlay (DQ)
Kane def. William Regal
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A lot can happen in one year, and Gregory Helms knows that better than anyone. For almost all of 2006, Helms was the Cruiserweight Champion, reigning longer than anyone who had ever held that gold before. Unfortunately, 2007 wont be as fruitful, as Helms will spend the rest of 2007 on the sidelines.
After an exam with world-renowned Dr. Lloyd Youngblood, it was determined that Helms will need surgery to repair two broken vertebrae in his neck. The surgery, which will be performed by Dr. Youngblood in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, will be similar to that undergone by such Superstars as Edge and Chris Benoit, and recovery time will be at least one year before Helms can return to the ring.
Ive been having a great deal of pain in my neck and back for the last couple weeks, but I thought it was just one of those injuries we always get, like a pinched nerve or something, Helms told WWE.com in an exclusive interview.
Unfortunately it wasnt, as an MRI and further testing found the full extent of the damage.
It turns out that I have two cracked vertebrae, and one of them is pressing into my spinal cord, Helms revealed. One is just demolished, and they told me that the pain I had outside my neck was pretty common; they call it pain referral. One is pressing so far into the spinal cord that I could risk paralysis if I kept going. We get bumps and bruises all the time, and Ive been to the hospital before thinking something was wrong when I was just banged up, so I thought that this time too. I have a high tolerance for pain, but this pain is 24/7.
Helms was busy this past weekend, with four SmackDown live events in three days, and it was about halfway through Saturday when he realized his injury was something substantive.
Right before the second show in White Plains, I was trying to do some calisthenics and I couldnt do my pushups. I thought maybe I was just tired, but when I tried to flex my triceps, it wouldnt stiffen up. That made me think I had some nerve damage, so I talked to the trainers and Dr. Rios and they sent me for the MRI.
Helms has always been known to give 100 percent every time he steps in the ring, and that didnt stop once he knew something was wrong.
I teamed with Chavo Guerrero in all four of my matches this weekend and he kept telling me to take it easy, but you know me.
Helms has had plenty of support from his friends and fellow Superstars in the locker room, but the thought of sitting out a year brings out unfamiliar emotions.
We have a pretty supportive locker room. Edge actually called me and everybodys been standing behind me, which helps a lot, an emotional Helms said. I've been around a long time, and when the doc told me I couldnt wrestle again for a year, thats when the emotions really set in.
The worst part, Helms said, was actually telling his family about the injury.
My love for sports-entertainment came from my dads love for it, Helms revealed, pausing a moment to collect his thoughts and emotions. My father and I bonded over sports-entertainment, we used to watch together when I was a kid. Hes kind of lived vicariously through my career now as Ive progressed, and it was really hard to tell him.
One thing Helms is sure of: WWE hasnt seen the last of him.
Realistically, its hard to think of the future when youre not sure if there is one, but anyone that knows me knows Im a 100 percent guy, Helms said. Its going to be a year of hard work and rehab, but WWE hasnt seen the best of me yet so I cant go out on a down note.
Rob Van Dam's match with Snitsky on Tuesday could have very well been his last match ever in WWE. Wade Keller of the Pro Wrestling Torch is reporting that RVD is officially done with World Wrestling Entertainment as of last Wednesday. WWE felt that keeping RVD around and burying him on TV was not worth it and it was better to get him off TV as soon as possible.
His contract wasn't going to expire until late June at the earliest, but WWE officials cut that short because RVD said he would not re-sign with them and they had nothing for him until then. Despite the early release, RVD has a no-compete clause, and thus he can't show up in TNA next week for instance.
He is expected to sign with TNA after a long deserved summer break. If and when he joins TNA, it will probably be in September at the earliest. TNA is trying to land a two hour slot for the fall season on Spike, so if they end up getting it, they'll probably hold him off for the two hour show's debut.
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