CHARLOTTE, N.C. As the cloud of mystery over Mr. McMahon's tragic presumed demise continued to hang over all of WWE and ECW,
the winds of change blew in the Land of the Extreme Tuesday night. The
first steps to crowning a new ECW World Champion were taken, as Chris Benoit and CM Punk won the opportunity to face each other for the vacant ECW World Title at Vengeance: Night of Champions.
Ironically, Benoit and Punk would not have gotten this title match
without Mr. McMahon. In his last official act, the Chairman stripped
Bobby Lashley of the ECW World Title after the proud former Army sergeant was drafted to Raw. Benoit and Punk did not get their title opportunity easily. New Breed leader Elijah Burke
and his enforcer, Marcus Cor Von would have loved to have brought the
ECW World Title to the New Breed. But Burke fell short to the Rabid
Wolverine, and the Straightedge Superstar somehow eked out a victory
over The Alpha Male.
The Rabid Wolverine is a former World Champion and perhaps a future
WWE Hall of Famer. CM Punk is an up-and-coming ECW Superstar and
perhaps a future World Champion. They represent the past, the present
and future of ECW and all of sports-entertainment and in many ways
are mirror images of each other.
When Benoit and Punk battle for the ECW World Title this Sunday at
Vengeance: Night of Champions, it will be a clash of both the past and
future of ECW. Their battle will be a war between titans who share both
the same passion for combat inside the squared circle and a mutual code
of honor.
Benoit and Punk were not the only Superstars to give our fans a
glimpse of the new landscape of ECW. Former Intercontinental and WWE
Tag Team Champion Johnny Nitro,
who was drafted to ECW this past Sunday during the WWE Supplemental
Draft, made his debut in the Land of the Extreme against tough ECW
Original Nunzio. The Full-Blooded Italian showed the A-lister what
extreme means in ECW. But in the end, Nitro showed our fans and the
rest of ECW that he is an A-lister who can kick some a**.
Meanwhile, recent draftee Boogeyman
continued to send nightmares throughout the ECW locker room by quickly
decimating and worming another hapless foe. Our fans cringed in horror
as the worms wiggled in Boogeymans mouth and he celebrated another
victory. It looks like he is looking to bring more victims down to The
Bottomless Pit in the weeks ahead.
Boogeymans entrance in ECW has caused sleepless nights, but it appears new draftee The Mizs
debut is highly anticipated, especially among the ladies of Extreme
Exposé. The trio was seen talking about the former reality TV star, and Brooke even seems to have a crush on The Miz. But it also appears that Kelly Kelly may
have already spent some time with Miz and Layla knows about it. Stay
tuned to ECW on Sci Fi in the coming weeks and see if this potential
saga develops.
Kevin Thorn
is not new to ECW, but he is one of its most promising young stars. He
has been on a brutal winning streak since leaving the New Breed and
focusing on leaving his own carnage in ECW. Tommy Dreamer, the heart and soul of ECW, tested the fanged freak, but Thorn pounded him into defeat.
Benoit, Punk, Burke, Cor Von, Nitro, Boogeyman and Thorn all gave
our fans a glimpse of ECWs future, and by all indications, it is
bright. One thing is for sure: Vengeance: Night of Champions will be
the beginning of a new era in the Land of Extreme. Dont miss history
in the making at Vengeance this Sunday at 8/7 CT, only on pay-per-view.
Cant get enough of ECW? Relive each match in its entirety on Hardcore Hangover at ECW.com.
Paul London & Brian Kendrick def. The World's Greatest Tag Team
Jeff Hardy def. Daivari
Umaga vs. Mick Foley (No Contest)
Women's Champion Melina & Jillian Hall def. Candice Michelle & Mickie James
Randy Orton & King Booker def. WWE Champion John Cena & Bobby Lashley
Results:Picking up the pieces
By Alissa Fuhrman
June 18, 2007
RICHMOND, Va.
With the black, ominous cloud thats been looming over World
Wrestling Entertainment all week after the tragic limo explosion, it
has been decided that, just as Mr. McMahon would have wanted it, the
show will go on. For the first Raw episode in 14-years, the show did go on without its beloved Chairman.
Our fans were in for a surprise when Stephanie made her first public
appearance of any McMahon since his tragic demise, and promised that
vengeance will come once her family finds out who caused this horrific
tragedy.
Federal investigator Daniel Beck was also at Richmond Coliseum in
search of clues about the tragic limousine explosion that presumably
killed Mr. McMahon. Beck questioned Superstars, referees, the tech crew
and anyone that he believed could be a suspect. No one was safe, not
even Mr. McMahons limo driver himself.
With Mr. McMahon gone, Jonathan Coachman
was given control over Raw on an interim basis. The first thing he did
was force Vengeance opponents to team up, as WWE Champion John Cena & Bobby Lashley were matched against Randy Orton & King Booker.
While these Superstars are no strangers to one another, there was a lot
of frustration among these four men when fingers were pointing at each
other playing the game of whodunit? They all battled their way
viciously, giving our fans a taste of what could happen this Sunday at
Vengeance: Night of Champions. While Lashley seemed to be gaining an
advantage in the match, the Legend Killer came out of nowhere, nailing
Lashley with a brutal RKO, to give his team the victory. If Orton or
any of the challengers can do the same on Sunday, there will be a new
WWE Champion come next Monday night.
After Mick Foley made sincere condolences to the McMahon family, Coachman ordered Foley to fight none other than the Samoan Bulldozer, Umaga,
in Foleys first one-on-one match on Raw in seven years. Its a man
that Mr. McMahon detested against a man that Mr. McMahon admired,
Coachman said. Unfortunately, even steel chairs couldnt stop the
unleashed Umaga, as the Samoan Bulldozer plowed Foleys head through
the steel steps, leaving him in the hands of Dr. Rios.
Newly drafted to the Raw roster last week, Mr. Kennedy
made his presence loud and clear when he grabbed the microphone and
stated that hes dedicating his career to a man who was like a father
to him. From here on out, I pledge my career to continuing the legacy
of Mr. Vincent KENNEDY McMahon McMahon. Kennedy also said that hes
the greatest thing to ever grace WWE, a claim that our Raw fans will
soon be able to validate for themselves.
It was announced earlier in the day on WWE.com that The Hardys will challenge Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch for the World Tag Team Championship at Vengeance: Night of Champions. On Raw, the champions sat at ringside while the high-flying Jeff Hardy took on Daivari,
who was drafted to Raw in the Supplemental Draft. After Jeff pinned
Daivari with the Swanton Bomb, Cade & Murdoch grabbed a microphone,
telling Jeff that it was poor sportsmanship by The Hardys that caused
them to attack two weeks ago. Jeff flipped out at the accusation, and
ended up flipping himself over the top rope to take the champions out.
In other Raw action, Carlito came to the ring to speak his mind about his former mentor Ric Flair and ex-girlfriend Torrie Wilson being drafted to SmackDown
last week. They both got drafted off my show Raw, and its a good
thing too. Ric Flair couldnt take any more Carlito, he said.
Carlitos words didnt seem too cool, however for Raw Supplemental
draftee Sandman, who entered the Richmond Coliseum through the crowd, raised some hell with Carlito, and sent him scurrying out of the ring.
Speaking of Supplemental draftees, Raws first selection, the team of Paul London & Brian Kendrick,
showed off their high-flying repertoire on Raw for the first time. The
popular former WWE Tag Team Champions were successful in their Raw
debut, defeating The Worlds Greatest Tag Team after Kendrick nailed Shelton Benjamin with Sliced Bread No. 2.
Another Supplemental draftee, Jillian Hall was also successful in her Raw debut as she teamed with Womens Champion Melina to defeat Candice Michelle and hometown hero Mickie James.
The victory ended Candices recent winning streak over Melina, as the
Candy-licious Diva had defeated the Womens Champion in several
non-title matches in recent weeks. For the first time in weeks, Melina
got the better of Candice, and appears to back on top of her game. The
question remains, however, if the Womens Champion can do it again with
the gold on the line at Vengeance: Night of Champions. Can Melina
retain the gold on Sunday, or will this victory prove to be the
exception rather than the rule?
Complete Results From Sunday's Slammiversary PPV Event News
June 17th, 2007 19:17
RESULTS FROM SUNDAY'S SLAMMIVERSARY PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT
By Bill Banks
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RHINO & SENSHI VS. THE LAX
Rhino and Homicide started out, but Rhino quickly overpowered the LAX
member - even throwing him out of the ring with a reverse powerbomb!
Hernandez tagged in, as well as Senshi. Senshi attempted to use his
martial arts kicks on Hernandez, but the big man overpowered him. The
LAX worked over Senshi, keeping him away from Rhino. Senshi eventually
hit the Warrior's Way stomp on Hernandez, tagging in Rhino who took
over on Homicide. The LAX took back over, working over Rhino when
Konnan tossed in the flapjack. However, before he could do it Hector
Guerrero nailed Homicide, allowing Rhino to hit the Gore on Homicide
for the win!
Backstage, Ms. Brooks attempted to once again seduce Eric Young -
but Gail Kim intervened and planted a kiss on Eric as good luck before
his match later against Robert Roode.
X TITLE MATCH: CHRIS SABIN vs. "BLACK MACHISMO" JAY LETHAL
Two of TNA's top X Division stars battled for the X Championship as
it was Chris Sabin taking on "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal! Lethal
started the match by attempting to take to the air, but Sabin kept
shutting him down with underhanded tactics. Lethal retook control, but
time after time he was unable to get the pin. Finally, Lethal grounded
Sabin and went to the top to deliver the big elbow! "Black Machismo"
Jay Lethal is the brand new TNA X Division Champion!
FRANK WYCHECK AND JERRY LYNN VS. JAMES STORM AND THE TRUTH
Jerry Lynn and The Truth started off the match, trading high-flying
elbows and kicks. James Storm and Frank Wycheck eventually squared off,
with Storm outwrestled Wycheck early until the NFL star grounded him
with shoulder blocks. Storm attempted to use a chair, but referee Rudy
Charles took it away, allowing Wycheck to tag Lynn in. Storm took
control on Lynn and even spit beer in the face of Titan Pro Bowler Kyle
Vanden Bosch. Wycheck tagged back in and cleared house of Storm and
Truth, but the Cowboy managed to hit a superkick on Wycheck. However,
Vanden Bosch pulled Storm off Wycheck, allowing his Titan teammate to
regain his strength. With help from Jerry Lynn, Wycheck nailed a
piledriver on Storm to get the win!
MR. BACKLUND VS. ALEX SHELLEY
In his in-ring return, Backlund started the bout by taking Shelley
off his feet repeatedly. Shelley countered with chops and took Backlund
down into an armlock submission. Backlund countered out and nail
Shelley with backrops - but Chris Sabin came out to interfere. Backlund
turned the tables on Sabin, allowing him to hit a bridge on Shelley for
the win! After the bout, Backlund put the Chicken Wing on Shelley,
which brought out Kevin Nash! Nash pulled Backlund off Shelley, which
brought out Jerry Lynn. Nash then hit a big boot on Lynn, allowing
Sabin and Shelley to double-team Backlund. However, "Black Machismo"
Jay Lethal hit the ring to even the odds and help Backlund!
After the bout, "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels appeared in the crowd to talk about his upcoming bout against Sting!
THE VOODOO KIN MAFIA VS. BASHAM & DAMAJA WITH CHRSTY HEMME
Two of TNA's top tag teams collided with VKMvs. Basham and Damaja.
Christy's team took the early advantage, but they were no match for the
VKM - who ending up winning the bout! Afterwards, Kip James dragged
Christy into the ring for some revenge, but it was Lance Hoyt who
turned his back on the VKM by smashing Kip from behind and saving
Christy! Hoyt and Christy locked lips as a final show of unity over the
fallen VKM!
After the bout, The Latin American Xchange - led by Konnan - attacked Hector Guerrero at the Spanish announce position!
FREEDOM MATCH - ERIC YOUNG VS. ROBERT ROODE
Early in the bout, the action spilled to ringside, with Roode
smashing Young on the steel barriers. Back in the ring, Young attempted
several comebacks, but Roode kept dishing out the punishment. Eric
managed to get the upper hand on Roode, but Ms. Brooks interfered. In
turn, Young left the ring and pulled her pants down! Young hit a top
rope elbow drop, but couldn't get the pin. Later, Roode nailed Young
with a steel chair, finally scoring the 1-2-3. Roode grabbed the mic to
officially fire Eric Young from TNA, but Jim Cornette came out to put a
stop to it! Cornette ordered the match restarted - and Brooks once
again went for the steel chair, but was stopped by Gail Kim! Young then
rolled up Roode for the pin! Eric Young is now free from Robert Roode!
TEAM 3D VS. RICK STEINER AND ANIMAL
Rick Steiner promised he had a backup when his brother Scott
Steiner couldn't compete - and it was none other than Road Warrior
Animal! Brother Devon and Rick Steiner started off the match trading
power moves, with Brother Ray and Animal tagging in and going
face-to-face! With the crowd chanting "LOD! LOD!", Animal and Rick
Steiner began to double-team Devon. All four members from both teams
began to brawl in the ring - trading clotheslines and big kicks.
However, the TNA World Tag Team Champions were able to hit the 3D on
Rick Steiner to get the win!
STING vs. "THE FALLEN ANGEL" CHRISTOPHER DANIELS
Sting repelled from the top of the arena on his entrance! Sting
started out the match a house of fire, beating Daniels all over the
ring. However, Daniels quickly turned the match in his favor. After
several minutes of battering the icon, Daniels made a mistake when he
went for Sting's signature Stinger Splash. Sting came back to life,
beating his chest and pummeling Daniels. Sting finally hit the reverse
DDT on Daniels to score the win!
ABYSS VS. TOMKO
Two of TNA's biggest juggernauts collided in a no disqualification
match, and within minutes Abyss went for his black bag under the ring.
Abyss dumped out the tacks and went to chokeslam Tomko into them, but
Tomko reversed it and sent Abyss into pile of thumbtacks! Abyss
regrouped and nailed a Black Hole Slam on his nemesis, but Tomko kicked
out. Abyss got out another bag from under the ring - and this time
poured out broken glass! Tomko smashed Abyss in the back and took a
piece of the jagged glass and jammed it into Abyss' head. The action
spilled to the outside, with Tomko nailing Abyss with the barbed wire
bat as they went up the ramp. Then, both Abyss and Tomko climbed the
entrance ramp! Nearly 50 feet in the air, Tomko tried to smash Abyss
with the bat, but Abyss sent him flying down into the set below! Abyss
then jumped off and landed on Tomko! Both TNA stars tried to regain
their senses and got back into the ring, where Abyss slammed Tomko into
the pile of broken glass for the win!
Up next, an interview with Jeff Jarrett aired where Jeff thanked
the fans for their support after the recent passing of his wife, Jill
Jarrett.
KING OF THE MOUNTAIN FOR THE TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Before the start of the match, Jim Cornette announced he had chosen
"Wildcat" Chris Harris as the fifth and final competitor in the bout.
Harris, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Christian Cage and Kurt Angle made their
way in for the start. It was an all-out war, with the ladder being used
as a weapon throughout. In the end, after Harris speared Christian Cage
off the ladder - it was Kurt Angle hanging the gold to become the TNA
World Heavyweight Champion!
A limousine burst into flames outside the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
in Wilkes-Barre Township late Monday, presumably killing long-time
World Wrestling Entertainment Chairman Vince McMahon.
Or so WWE would like its fans to believe.
WWE fans around the country were treated to an explosive ending to
a sold-out Monday Night Raw, live at the Northeastern Pennsylvania
arena for a special three-hour broadcast. McMahons apparent demise,
however, was just another twist in the male soap operas story line.
As far as Wilkes-Barre Township Police Chief Robert Brozowski
knows, McMahon is alive and well. WWE taped the explosion Sunday night
on the arena property under controlled conditions with the townships
permission, he said. WWE representatives purchased a permit from the
township after providing proof of insurance and certification to use
pyrotechnics.
Deerfield, N.Y.-based Zenith Pyrotechnology performed the
controlled explosion before township firefighters extinguished the
blaze.
Still, the supposed death of McMahon in Wilkes-Barre created quite
a stir. Concerned fans and curious media members across the country
called the Wilkes-Barre Township police and Wilkes-Barre City police to
inquire about the explosion, shown live on the USA Network.
Lt. Will Clark of the Wilkes-Barre Township police even took a call
from Warner Bros. asking if a body had been sent to the coroners
office yet.
The end result is everybody thought it was real, and we got
inundated with calls about the homicide that doesnt exist, Clark
said. It comes down to the old adage you dont always believe what you
see on TV.
The only evidence of an explosion at the arena was a small, black
scorch mark in the parking lot behind the facility, hidden from public
view.
There was no indication an allegedly fatal explosion occurred just nights earlier.
Still, the WWE contends McMahon may be dead. In fact, a full
investigation into the suspicious incident is under way, according to a
WWE press release, although full details have not been disclosed.
WWEs Web site also features one fans account describing McMahons
scorched body hanging out of the limousine.
No suspects are being ruled out, according to the release. Real
estate magnate Donald Trump, rapper Snoop Dogg, NBCs Bob Costas and
wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin all made negative statements about
McMahon the night of the bombing, the release also pointed out.
But would any go so far as to actually blow him up? the release asks.
Luzerne County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Lisman said no one advised the coroners office of McMahons death.
I dont know what the heck youre talking about, he said.
Steve Poremba, marketing coordinator at the arena, was mum on what
really happened Sunday and Monday nights and referred all questions to
WWEs headquarters in Connecticut.
WWE spokesman Kevin Hennessy declined comment, but assured the limousine has been disposed of properly.
Meanwhile, WWEs Web site declared Tuesday a day of mourning for
the organization. Flags at WWEs headquarters were flown at half-staff,
and the McMahon family will issue an online statement today, according
to the Web site.
A woman from Arizona called The Citizens Voice on Tuesday and said
the show was so convincing, she had to find out if McMahon actually
died.
She noted fans could never know for sure whether something is
staged after the death of Owen Hart in 1999. The 34-year-old fell to
his death at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo., during a
pay-per-view event.
Hart was being lowered into the ring from the rafters of the arena
as part of a skit when the hoist malfunctioned. Hart fell 78 feet and
hit his chest on the turnbuckle, severing his aorta. He died about an
hour later.
However, this death which came during McMahons self-proclaimed Mr. McMahon Appreciation Night is a hoax, Brozowski said.
Vince lives on, he said. I wish him a speedy recovery. Im sure
hes sitting in a nice hotel room in Trump Plaza laughing like a
bastard.
WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce & Domino def. Paul London & Brian Kendrick
Matt Hardy def. William Regal
Batista def. United States Champion MVP (Non-title)
Jimmy Wang Yang def. Jamie Noble, Shannon Moore and Daivari (Fatal Four Way)
Ric Flair def. World Heavyweight Champion Edge (Disqualification, Non-title)
Results:Backdraft
By Lennie DiFino
June 15, 2007
PHILADELPHIA After the devastation of Mondays Raw, the Superstars of SmackDown
and the new draftees paid tribute to Mr. McMahon throughout the night.
As questions swirl around the tragic events that befell the Chairman,
SmackDown carried on the show, hoping to relieve some of the emotional
stress that haunts them in the wake of the horrendous limo explosion.
One of the bright spots coming out of Monday night was the drafting of four new Superstars to Friday nights, and new draftee Ric Flair arrived and went straight to the top for his first fight a non-title contest against World Heavyweight Champion Edge. Earlier in the night, Flairs former Evolution teammate and protégé Batista was in non-title action against United States Champion MVP.
As The Animals pursuit of the Rated-R Superstar and his gold will
continue at Vengeance: Night of Champions in a Last Chance Match, their
paths crossed once more on SmackDown.
In other action, the WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce & Domino defeated Paul London & Brian Kendrick.
The boys from the Other Side of the Tracks used their powerful,
in-your-face style to pick up the win in what could be their last
appearance on SmackDown together. With the Supplemental Draft scheduled
for Sunday at noon ET exclusively on WWE.com, Deuce & Domino, as
well as every other SmackDown Superstar, are still in danger of moving
from Friday nights.
One Superstar who thrives on danger is Matt Hardy, who took on William Regal
in one-on-one action. Hardy has been one of the hottest Superstars in
all of WWE lately, on a winning streak unmatched in recent memory
before catching the ire of the presumed dead Chairman. Regal, however,
began the night with a heartfelt address over the events involving Mr.
McMahon, and he couldnt find a way to overcome both Hardy and his
emotions. Matt Hardy can certainly feel on track after the win on
SmackDown.
Finally, Jimmy Wang Yang became the No. 1 contender to Cruiserweight Champion of the World Chavo Guerrero and his title. Yang was able to defeat Shannon Moore, Jamie Noble and Daivari
in a Fatal Four Way match to decide who would take on Guerrero at
Vengeance: Night of Champions. Yang has had major success in non-title
matches against the champion, but Guerrero is a veteran who always
shines brightest in the big moment. Can SmackDowns resident redneck
find the key to success once more at Vengeance: Night of Champions?
WWE is saddened to learn of the death of WWE Hall of Famer Sensational Sherri. She was 49.
She passed away at her mothers home in Birmingham, Ala. Friday morning, according to her husband of 10 years, Robert Schrull.
Its a great loss to the wrestling world, he told WWE.com. The couple resided in St. Petersburg, Fla.
In the early 1980s, Sherri began her career in the AWA. In 1985, she defeated Candi Devine to become the AWA Womens Champion. Their rivalry lasted more than a year, with the championship trading hands on several occasions.
It was during this time that she began perfecting her skills as a manager, leading Playboy Buddy Rose and Pretty Boy Doug Somers to the AWA Tag Team Championship. On June 28, 1986, Martel would win the AWA Womens Championship for a third and final time from Candi Devine.
On July 24, 1987, Sensational Sherri debuted in WWE, pinning her trainer and mentor the Fabulous Moolah to become Womens Champion. Sherri defended the gold against Debbie Combs, Velvet McIntyre, and Desiree Peterson.
She quickly earned the reputation as someone who would do anything to win, even if it meant using unsavory tactics. Her rivalry with Moolah continued as they became the captains for the first-ever female Survivor Series teams in 1989. Sherri held the championship for 15 months before losing to Rockin Robin.
In the early 90s WWE phased out the Womens Division, leaving Sherri to focus on managing the male wrestlers. Her first client was Macho Man Randy Savage. It was during this time that she became Sensation Queen.
The couple had rivals with Miss Elizabeth, Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes and Sapphire. In 1991, The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase enlisted her services. After that relationship dissolved, she took on the managerial duties of Shawn Michaels.
In 1994, Sherri appeared in WCW as Sensuous Sherri managing Ric Flair during his rivalries with Sting and Hulk Hogan. After separating from Flair, she became Sister Sherri guiding Harlem Heat to seven WCW Tag Team Championships.
Sherri was enshrined in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006. Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase was her presenter.
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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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