Shane McMahon has not been working for WWE since announcing his resignation, which takes effect January 1st. Its said that morale is the lowest with workers in the office since anyone can remember. One person close to Shane says that him leaving WWE had to do with being passed over for power and that he was tired of being humiliated publicly by Vince.
TNA updates on Rob Van Dam and Ken Anderson Credit: F4WOnline.com
- Those close to Rob Van Dam say that he doesn't have any "emotional attachment" to TNA. However, if he's offered big money with a light schedule, he would consider signing a deal.
- Ken Anderson to TNA now seems unlikely since he wants to focus more on an acting career. At one point, Anderson was looking to join TNA and prove that WWE made a mistake in letting him go.
- Ric Flair has been in talks with TNA since the Hulkamania tour although there is still no word on a deal being reached. TNA is hoping to him signed by the end of next week. There has also been discussion about doing a Flair vs. Sting program.
- Jim Ross is another name being considered by TNA. However, it's unknown when he'll be able to appear on TV again and a return to WWE still seems to be the most likely option.
TNA Wrestling taped this week's edition of Impact last night from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Below are full taping results:
TNA Impact (airing Thursday on Spike TV):
* Kevin Nash is out with Eric Young for a promo. Nash has a clipboard with him. Nash worked out a deal where he's in charge of Impact and gets to run the matches. He set up a one on one meeting of Foley and Hogan so Foley is at the airport now.
Tonight's matches:
* The British Invasion (all 3) vs. Chris Sabin,
* Scott Steiner & the Knockout of his choice vs. Bobby & Kristal Lashley
* Eric Young vs. Hamada for the TNA Global Championship. Nash will not be at ringside.
* Trailer Park Match, those in it must drink a six pack before hand. Team 3D & Jesse Neal vs. Suicide, Hernandez and The Pope. Whoever loses starts the PPV match off alone for five minutes
* Lacey Von Erich vs. Velvet Sky in a mud wrestling match.
* Also, since Nash didn't get his money back from Foley, a shot at AJ's title to the highest bid
* British Invasion of Brutus Magnus, Doug Williams & Rob Terry vs. Chris Sabin. Williams & Magnus berate Terry for getting pinned. Terry is very angry with himself.
* Bobby and Kristal Lashley vs. Scott Steiner & Awesome Kong. Steiner and Kong won after Kong slammed Kristal and Steiner took the pin
* They're filling up an inflatable pool with mud now. Nash and Hebner are watching.
* Hamada vs. Eric Young for the TNA Global Championship. Eric Young wins with his feet on the ropes after Hamada missed a top rope moonsault
* Tara vs. ODB in a Trailer Park Throw Down. Basically a street fight where anything goes. There's weapons all over and both Knockouts drank a 6 pack beforehand. ODB wins with an X factor onto a chair
* Bubba says the match is a handicap match as The Pope got beat down earlier. Jesse Neal got the pin with a spear on Hernandez. Heels are beating down Hernandez now but Pope runs out with a bandaged leg for the save.
* Velvet Sky vs. Lacey Von Erich in a mud wrestling match. Everything is being covered with tarps and the announcers are putting on rain jackets. Madison Rayne is the special ref. Velvet wins with just a pin, no moves.
* Impact main event, TNA Champion AJ Styles vs. Desmond Wolfe. Daniels is out ringside after a Wolfe low blow and distracts him long enough for AJ to win with a roll up.
* Two Xplosion matches now:
* Homicide vs. Amazing Red w/Don West for the TNA X Division Championship. Winner via standing shooting star press, Amazing Red.
* Consequences Creed vs. Sheik Abdul Bashir. Winner via gorilla press slam onto his knees, Consequences Creed.
Hogan predicts 1/4 Impact will do a 3.0 rating Posted by Randy Gordon on 12/10/2009 at 12:29 PM
Right After Wrestling show on Sirius radio sent in the following:
HOGAN SAYS THAT TNA IMPACT RATINGS WILL "TRIPLE" ON JANUARY 4
When interviewed by Arda Ocal and Corey Erdman of the "Right After Wrestling" program on SIRIUS 98, Hulk Hogan predicted that Nielson ratings would triple to a 3.0 on his debut appearance on TNA Impact on Monday January 4. Hogan went on to list names such as AJ Styles and Matt Morgan as guys with "something there" and that he will look to mold and "bring to life".
The full interview will air on "Right After Wrestling" on Monday night December 14 at 11pm EST on SIRIUS Channel 98, Hardcore Sports Radio.
Dolph Ziggler def. Finlay The Hart Dynasty def. Jimmy Wang Yang & Slam Master J Jack Swagger def. MVP
On this weeks WWE Superstars on WGN America, eight Superstars battled it out in three matches just days before the first ever WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs.
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Jack Swagger def. MVP (PHOTOS | WATCH) In the nights main event, two of Raws finest in-ring warriors battled it out with the two-time collegiate All-American claiming victory. Though it was a back-and-forth battle, Swagger used his amateur wrestling skills and his commanding power to take control of the match when he needed to. After The All-American American connected with his vicious Gutwrench Powerbomb, MVP was left with nothing to do but look up at the lights despite a valiant effort.
The Hart Dynasty def. Jimmy Wang Yang & Slam Master J (PHOTOS | WATCH) Maybe it is their heritage, but The Hart Dynasty has proven that they are winners, with this week being no different in their tag team match against Jimmy Wang Yang & Slam Master J. The chemistry displayed between lifelong friends David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd is undeniable, and despite the impressive skills of both their opponents, Smith & Kidd proved to be the better team. As both Wang and J can attest, if The Hart Dynasty wants the win, they will take it.
Dolph Ziggler def. Finlay (PHOTOS | WATCH) Last week, the Hollywood, Fla., native defeated an in-ring veteran in Matt Hardy, and the young Superstar followed it up with another big win against The Man Who Loves to Fight. Due to Finlays propensity for pugilism, Ziggler knew it wouldnt be an easy night, but his tenaciousness allowed him to stand toe-to-toe with The Belfast Brawler and pick up the win after hitting the Zig Zag. Things are looking on the up for Dolph, and a lot can be expected from him if they keep going the way they are.
Story behind Maryse fainting on RAW Posted by Chris Kaufman on 12/08/2009 at 02:23 PM
Credit: F4WOnline.com
As seen on RAW last week, Maryse looked to faint after her Divas tag match with Melina and Gail Kim. The story behind her falling is that she was just really tired and blown up. She went to do her signature hair flip and realized she wasn't on the hard camera side so she just laid down and laughed about it.
- Charlie Haas reportedly asked WWE for his release within the last few months. Apparently officials were going to grant him the release at first but changed their minds and gave him a raise instead. There was a rumor going around that Kurt Angle had a spot for Haas in TNA so WWE kept Haas around instead of having him jump to TNA.
Hogan talks about WWE stars wanting to join TNA Posted by Randy Gordon on 12/09/2009 at 03:41 PM
Thanks to PWTorch.com for the following recap:
Hulk Hogan threw Spike TV under the bus in an interview to promote his battle against WWE and Vince McMahon when explaining the decision to go head-to-head with WWE Raw on the first Monday of 2010. Hogan also claimed Vince is going to throw everything he has at TNA on January 4. He cited his Australian Tour where he says McMahon did everything he could to upset the apple cart and promote WWEs tour of Australia in spring 2010. When I talked to Spike about going head-to-head on Monday nights, I did it for a reason. If youre going to pick a fight, pick a big fight, Hogan said on the Main Event Radio show. Everybody (at Spike) was scared of their own shadow. What if we dont do a number? The thing is, I said, Dont even worry about it. You have to give the audience a choice.
Hogan also claimed that since TNA made the announcement on the UFC special this past Saturday, hes received calls from wrestlers in WWE who are interested in coming to TNA because theyre unhappy with their situation. Ever since I made this announcement, you wouldnt believe some of the wrestlers that have been calling me. A lot of friends, a lot of people in WWE who are not happy with their current situation, Hogan claimed. And you know, we just might surprise you. We might just get some momentum on Monday nights quicker than you think.
Visit MainEventRadio.com for the full audio interview!
Vance Archer def. Tommy Dreamer Trent Barreta & Caylen Croft def. local competitors ECW Champion Christian, Shelton Benjamin & Yoshi Tatsu def. William Regal, Ezekiel Jackson & Vladimir Kozlov
HOUSTON Early shades of this Sundays WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view were apparent in the Land of the Extreme this week, as ECW Champion Christian and No. 1 contender Shelton Benjamin came to blows atop a ladder after using teamwork to defeat The Ruthless Roundtable moments earlier.
ECW Champion Christian, Shelton Benjamin & Yoshi Tatsu def. William Regal, Ezekiel Jackson & Vladimir Kozlov (PHOTOS | WATCH) The Ruthless Roundtable a trio that has been through plenty of rocky moments throughout the last few weeks faced another giant hurdle this week on ECW on Syfy. Yoshi Tatsu teamed with ECW Champion Christian and his WWE TLC opponent, No. 1 contender Shelton Benjamin, to challenge William Regal, Ezekiel Jackson & Vladimir Kozlov, in the Extreme main event this week, and The British Brawler and his associates once again crumbled, thanks to the stress of their shaky relationship.
The Moscow Mauler attempted to walk out on his tag team partners, but Big Zeke chased him up the ramp and they began to brawl. When Regal attempted to restore order among his team outside of the ring, they wound up losing the match via count-out. After Benjamin leapt off the top rope at his tag competitors, Christian pulled a ladder from under the ring and climbed it toward the ECW Championship hanging above the mat. Benjamin jumped onto the ladder and fought with Captain Charisma atop the metal structure in what could be a preview to Sundays Ladders Match at WWE TLC.
Where does The Ruthless Roundtable stand after an explosive ECW on Syfy? Who will walk away from WWE TLC the ECW Champion current titleholder Christian or No. 1 contender Benjamin?
Challenging The Ruthless Roundtable (PHOTOS | WATCH) Earlier in the night, Vladimir Kozlov called out his Ruthless Roundtable associate, Ezekiel Jackson, for walking out on their tag team match last week. But their leader, William Regal, intervened and got on his knees, begging them not to let their misunderstanding break their group apart. WWE TLC competitors Shelton Benjamin and ECW Champion Christian, along with Yoshi Tatsu, interrupted The Ruthless Roundtable, challenging them to a tag team match. ECW General Manager Tiffany emerged to let the devious threesome decide if Kozlov and Jackson should settle their differences alone in a match, but Kozlov and Regal decided to accept the Six-Man Tag Team Match.
Vance Archer def. Tommy Dreamer (PHOTOS | WATCH) Vance Archer, one of ECWs newest Superstars, returned to the ring this week, this time taking on Tommy Dreamer. The intense newcomer earned his biggest Extreme accomplishment yet with a hard-fought victory over the former ECW Champion. Archer continued his streak of intense decimation, upping his impressive record to 5-0. Archer has promised hell reach the top of ECW, and plans to savor each and every moment as he paints his masterpiece of agony along the way. Who does Archer plan to bulldoze through next?
A second chance for The Ripper? (WATCH) Paul Burchill, dressed as the masked Ripper, and his sister, Katie Lea, The Beautiful Nightmare, returned to the Land of the Extreme, much to the dismay of a frustrated Tiffany. The ECW General Manager offered The Ripper a proposition if he defeats The Hurricane next week, hell earn an ECW contract.
Trent Barreta & Caylen Croft def. local competitors (PHOTOS | WATCH) ECWs newest tag team, Trent Barreta & Caylen Croft, returned to the Land of the Extreme this week with another easy win over two local competitors, as Croft got the pin. This video game playing duo is now 2-0 on ECW on Syfy and seems ready to make an impact on Tuesday nights. Who will these lifelong friends who have promised theyre ready to change the world face next in the ring?
In response to the recent report that WWE talent weren't allowed to Tweet after midnight or talk about other promotions, Gregory Helms posted the following last week on Twitter:
"Uh-oh! Tweeting after midnight! Don't believe everything you read kiddies. I even watched TUF tonight. Oh no!!!! This might blow the Tiger Woods story away!"
Somber mood backstage at WWE RAW Posted by Chris Kaufman on 12/07/2009 at 07:28 PM
Unlike most WWE wrestler related deaths in recent years, WWE has plans to showcase a video package this time around as a tribute honoring Edward "Umaga" Fatu is being prepared. Should the company decide against airing it on television this week, you can catch it on the official WWE website.
In related news, the mood backstage at RAW today in Dallas is said to be rather somber. Most figure it will be worse tomorrow as his closest friends were mostly on Smackdown. In particular, Charlie Haas and Cryme Tyme member Shad Gaspard were both described as "devastated" over his sudden death.
According to The Sun publication, Eddie "Umaga" Fatu was set to return to WWE by the end of the year or early 2010.
WWE officials confirmed to The Sun that Fatu would have been back on the roster had he passed a screening test. Fatu only had two strikes on his record when he was released by WWE this past June after refusing to enter a rehabilitation center following his second violation of the company's drug testing policy. Had he returned to the company, his previous two offenses would have remained.
In October, Umaga told colleagues that he was speaking to WWE about returning to the company. This was the reason he gave for pulling out of a previously scheduled 'shoot' interview filming.
Figure Four Weekly's Bryan Alvarez also reports that Hulk Hogan wanted to bring Fatu to TNA following the 'Hulkamania' tour of Australia. However, he told people there was no way he was going to TNA and that he was heading back to WWE once the tour had commenced.
One WWE source said they expected him to return by the Royal Rumble providing he passed his screening test.
Thanks to reader Andrew for sending in the following live report of Hulk Hogans Monday appearance on Bubba the Love Sponges radio show:
Interestingly, he made mention of Rob Van Dam and how over he was in WWE. He said politics was the reason RVD was never as successful as he should have been.
When Bubba mentioned Jeff Hardy, Hulk said he would love to have Jeff Hardy in TNA.
Hulk said he has not spoken to Randy Savage or Scott Hall.
Hogan said he has not spoken to Vince Russo. He once again said that if Vince Russo is able to come up with a great idea he would listen.
He once again squashed rumors that he was only coming to TNA as a talent. He said that he would be the booker in TNA.
Hogan said the writers will be in a secondary position in TNA and that if the workers have to have the writers to get over then they can head up north [to WWE] where everything is scripted.
Hulk put over Umaga and Mr. Kennedy [Hulk called him Mr. Kennedy, not Mr. Anderson] saying they tore it down in Australia.
Hulk told a story about when he was wrestling in San Francisco and met a then 3-year-old Eddie Umaga Fatu.
Hogan said that the night before Umaga died, he spoke with him and told Umaga he would love to involve him in his plans for TNA, and that was the last time he ever spoke to him.
Bubba mentioned that today is Ravishing Rick Rudes birthday. Hogan put Rick over and said that he was really good friends with him. They spoke about some other topics including Hogans divorce and the Tiger Woods situation but that was the extent of the TNA and wrestling related topics that were covered.
TNA Knockout Lacey Von Erich announced on her Facebook page over the weekend she got engaged. Speaking of Von Erich, TNA officials continue to be unimpressed with her in-ring work. One source told me no matter how much the agents work with her, she appears "untrained".
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