Spike TV dropping the TNA Impact replays Posted by Mark Virginia on 03/13/2010 at 10:35 PM
Following this past Thursday's surprisingly high ratings, the TNA Impact replay appears to be history as a new show is listed in the timeslot. Dixie Carter posted the following message on her Twitter page:
"TNA Impact will NOT re-air on Thursdays. If you can't watch LIVE Mondays 9-11pm ET on SPIKE, please DVR it. PLEASE RT"
Mick Foley posted a new blog on TNAWrestling.com and here are some highlights:
On Monday's Rating: "We kicked off what we all hope will be a very exciting time for the company, with what I felt was an excellent Impact," Foley said in his Friday blog on TNA's website. "I know the rating wasn't quite what we are hoping for, but if we keep delivering the type of show fans saw Monday night, I have to believe that eyeballs will start turning our way and the ratings situation will take care of itself."
On Mr. Anderson: "In wrestling, as in life, anything that's new and different is bound to face criticism, and I know Ken has gotten a little over the past few weeks, but I think his promos have been incredible. ... It really seems like Ken is a new man in TNA, taking advantage of the change in scenery to brighten his star, instead of just living off the star power he brought with him from WWE."
On "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero: "So let me get this straight...Elijah Burke sat on the shelf for months on end, and was eventually dropped from WWE because they didn't have any ideas for him? Hmm, here's an idea. How about giving him a microphone to speak into, and a ring to wrestle in? Seems to be working pretty well."
On Jeff Hardy returning to TNA after January 4: "I've never pretended to know Jeff's thought process, and I kind of only semi-know what brought him to TNA. But I know he feels it was the right move for him - a move that wasn't about money, but about doing what he felt in his heart - and wrestling fans are bound to be much better off for it."
Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show def. John Cena Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ended in a No Contest Divas Champion Maryse def. Kelly Kelly Shawn Michaels def. World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho by Count-out Triple H vs. Randy Orton ended in a No Contest WWE Champion Batista def. Kofi Kingston
SAN DIEGO When the most popular Superstar in WWE history returns to guest host Monday Night Raw, certain rules apply. First, that Superstar should behave in a manner befitting WWEs image. Secondly, that Superstar should speak in respectful tones. And lastly, that Superstar should demonstrate sufficient reverence to their former employer.
As Stone Cold Steve Austin demonstrated, however, when The Texas Rattlesnake is that Superstar, no rules apply!
Stone Cold Steve Austin moderated Bret Hart and Mr. McMahons contract signing (PHOTOS | WATCH) After inviting Mr. McMahon and his WrestleMania opponent Bret Hart to the ring, special guest host Stone Cold Steve Austin did what he does best made The Chairman squirm.
Austin announced that, under his orders, Bret Harts father, Stu, would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2010. Austin then recalled how tough The Hit Man was in their WrestleMania 13 match as his fellow WWE Hall of Famer signed the match contract. As Mr. McMahon glared across the table at his hobbled opponents crutches and broken leg, he also gleefully signed his name to the document. And thats when the trap was slowly, sweetly revealed.
As Austin departed, he implored Hart to tell Vince. Much to Mr. McMahons chagrin, The Excellence of Execution then tossed his crutch aside, removed his cast and informed the man who had screwed him more than 12 years earlier that his leg was perfectly fine. He also told a shocked Chairman that if he tried to back out of their match, he would sue him for every cent just before he clobbered The Chairman with his cast. As a final verbal backhand, Hart paraphrased Mr. McMahon from 12 years ago: "Vince just screwed Vince.
Pete Rose will serve as Raws special guest host next week The man many call the greatest baseball player ever, Pete Rose, will be honored next week as Raws special guest host. As a man who has seen action inside of a WWE ring, the WWE Hall of Fame Inductee is sure to make things interesting with just six days to go until WrestleMania.
WWE Champion Batista def. Kofi Kingston (PHOTOS | WATCH) Kofi Kingston has proven himself to be one of the most agile, athletic and fierce competitors in WWE. For Batista, however, he seemed like little more than an appetizer on the way to a colossal entrée. The WWE Champion appeared to send a message to his WrestleMania opponent, John Cena, when he punished Cenas one-time ally and stood tall in the ring displaying his WWE Title.
2010 WWE Hall of Fame inductee announcement: Gorgeous George (WATCH) One of WWEs most innovative and charismatic personalities, Gorgeous George, has been announced as the latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2010. The legendary blond wrestler, whose robes were equally as spectacular, became a cultural sensation in the 1940s and 1950s.
Triple H vs. Randy Orton ended in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH) With the memory of their epic main event match from last years 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania still fresh, Triple H and Randy Orton took up the gauntlet one more time. The two, however, would never reach a conclusion. Instead, their respective WrestleMania foes Sheamus, Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes interceded. The three attacked, kicking up a five-man melee that resulted in The Game and The Viper being left motionless on the canvas.
WrestleMania Match announcement: Randy Orton vs. Ted DiBiase vs. Cody Rhodes in a Triple Threat Match The tension that strangled the camaraderie out of The Legacy will be on full display when Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes clash in a Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania. Will DiBiase and Rhodes continue to join forces against their former mentor? Or will the most important match of their young careers bring out a selfish side?
Shawn Michaels def. World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho by Count-out (PHOTOS | WATCH) Chris Jericho probably thought he was being cute. Rather than continue fighting Shawn Michaels in a rematch from their WrestleMania XIX bout, the World Heavyweight Champion instead lost by deliberately getting himself counted out. Well, the joke was on him when his WrestleMania rival Edge decided to join the festivities. The Ultimate Opportunist battered the World Heavyweight Champion, flipped him into the ring and hammered him with a Spear.
Divas Champion Maryse def. Kelly Kelly (PHOTOS | WATCH) Perhaps Maryses frustration with losing two weeks in a row is beginning to take a toll. Why else would the Divas Champion continue to attack Kelly Kelly even after handily defeating her?
After the conceited Canadian secured the win in a singles match, she set up Kelly Kelly for more punishment, but Eve and Gail Kim bolted in for the save. Just when it appeared Maryse would receive her comeuppance from the three, SmackDowns Womens Champion Michelle McCool and Layla shot in to protect her. As Maryse, Michelle and Layla snaked away, Vickie Guerrero emerged to greet them, leaving many in the WWE Universe pondering the strange alliance.
Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ended in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH) The match between Evan Bourne and Sheamus was over before it began. The bell hadnt yet rung when The Celtic Warrior drove his boot into the high flyer, and a crucifix bomb sent him spilling out of the ring. The fierce Irishman then took to the mic and described how he intends to devastate his WrestleMania opponent, Triple H.
Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show def. John Cena (PHOTOS | WATCH) In the first WrestleMania Rewind Match of the night, John Cena faced off against Big Show, his opponent from WrestleMania XX. While the two powerhouses exchanged sturdy blows, it was Cena who finally seemed to best The Worlds Largest Athlete as he prepared to slam Show with an Attitude Adjustment. WWE Champion Batista, who will battle Cena at this years extravaganza, walked to the ring and distracted Cena enough for one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions to gain his composure before leveling him with a knockout punch.
Stone Cold Steve Austin opened the show (PHOTOS | WATCH) In his capacity as Raws special guest host, Stone Cold Steve Austin let the WWE Universe know just how jubilant he felt being back inside a WWE ring. The Texas Rattlesnake also described how special WrestleMania is, alluding to why he decided to arrange a series of WrestleMania Rewind matches for the night and why he would oversee the contract signing for the Bret Hart vs. Mr. McMahon WrestleMania match.
A new article in the Wall Street Journal Magazine noted that WWE is searching China for new talents to add to their roster. "We are making more of an effort to recruit from other countries," Stephanie McMahon said. The article featured notes on Yoshi Tatsu, Santino Marella, William Regal, Batista, Sheamus, Rey Mysterio and The Great Khali.
For what its worth, Shawn Michaels has been telling friends as of late he plans on leaving WWE for good following WrestleMania. His contract is set to expire soon and he has talked about wanting to spend more time with his children as they grow up.
While theres a chance he could stick around on a limited schedule, thats said to be a long shot at this point right now.
As noted before, Michaels is not advertised for any shows past the night after WrestleMania when RAW emanates from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
TNA star Doug Williams states that despite reports that he trained recent WWE signee Jemma Palmer, "The most I have ever done is point her in the direction of decent wrestling gyms in the UK."
R-Truth def. Unified Tag Team and United States Champion The Miz Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre def. local athlete in a Winner Take All Match Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show def. John Morrison Cryme Tyme vs. The Hart Dynasty ends in a No Contest Tiffany def. Womens Champion Michelle McCool by disqualification Kane def. Luke Gallows by disqualification
SEATTLE The Road to WrestleMania took an explosive turn on SmackDown as World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho finally countered Edges Spear, The Straight Edge Society crossed family lines, Unified Tag Team Champion adversaries battled for momentum and Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre found his way to Money in the Bank.
World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho gets revenge on Edge (PHOTOS | WATCH) When Jericho tried to launch his WrestleMania No. 1 Contender Edge into the Jeritron 6000 during the climax of the Highlight Reel, The Rated-R Superstar countered with an earth-shattering DDT. However, as The Ultimate Opportunist tried to follow up his assault with the Spear, the six-time World Champion nailed him with the World Title. Jericho then mocked The 2010 Royal Rumble winner, chanting spear spear spear!
The Straight Edge Society torments Rey Mysterios family (PHOTOS | WATCH) As the WWE Universe celebrated the ninth birthday of Rey Mysterios daughter with the entire Mysterio family present, The Straight Edge Society interrupted. The Master of the 619 voiced no answer when The Second City Saint challenged him to a WrestleMania Match, nor would Mysterio battle him in front of his family. Punk responded by verbally tormenting Mysterios wife and children. Despite his continued taunts, Mysterio escorted his family away without dishing out a single blow.
Kane def. Luke Gallows by disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) Just when it looked as if The Big Red Monster would overcome Gallows, CM Punk attacked, causing his disciple to be disqualified before delivering a post-match GTS on Kane. But, before he could celebrate, Rey Mysterio returned to the ring, inciting a brawl with Punk that spilled over into the crowd.
R-Truth def. Unified Tag Team and United States Champion The Miz (PHOTOS | WATCH) Five days after John Morrison & R-Truths aggressive no-contest battle with their WrestleMania opponents Show-Miz on Monday Night Raw, Truth defeated the Awesome One in singles competition with the Lie Detector. Although The Miz put his feet on the ropes while trying to pin the rapping Superstar, his own NXT Rookie Daniel Bryan pushed them off, paving the way for Truths triumph.
Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show def. John Morrison (PHOTOS | WATCH) Later, in act II of the brutal clashes between the impending WrestleMania Unified Tag Team adversaries, The Worlds Largest Athlete reigned supreme. As The Guru of Greatness was leaping off the ropes, Big Show blasted him with a knockout blow to cement the victory.
Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre def. local athlete in a Winner Take All Match (PHOTOS | WATCH) Having his back-to-back losses expunged and eradicated by Mr. McMahon, the undefeated Drew McIntyre used the Future Shock to defeat a local athlete, handpicked by The Chairman. Unaffected by SmackDown General Manager Theodore Longs Winner Take All Match stipulation which put both McIntyres title and his WrestleMania hopes on the line The Chosen One finally qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Cryme Tyme vs. The Hart Dynasty ends in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH) Before a tag team winner could be determined, The Undertaker appeared from the darkness to crash the party. The Phenom utilized all of his infamous finishers to lay the four competing Superstars to waste, hitting a chokeslam on Shad, the Last Ride on Tyson Kidd, the Tombstone on David Hart Smith, and Hells Gate on JTG.
Which devastating finisher might The Deadman call on to try and overcome Shawn Michaels in their WrestleMania rematch?
Tiffany def. Womens Champion Michelle McCool by disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) SmackDowns Official Consultant Vickie Guerrero welcomed former ECW General Manager Tiffany to Friday nights with a non-title match against Michelle McCool. SmackDowns newest Diva put up an impressive showing against the champion, only to be attacked by Guerrero herself.
However, when Guerrero and Team Lay-Cool ganged up on Tiffany after the bell, Beth Phoenix emerged to even the odds. After clearing the ring of both Michelle and Layla, The Glamazon laid out SmackDowns Official Consultant with a powerful clothesline.
Interview highlights courtesy of The Mayhem's official correspondent, Paterson From New Jersey:
How much of his second stint with World Wrestling Entertainment was a "life experience" after the first time being there: "It was definitely a life experience. It was just an ongoing nightmare for me. They promise they're gonna do this with you, and they don't do it. They tell me they are gonna bring me in to feud with Shelton (Benjamin), and they don't do it. As out lives went on we had our first child & then our second child, you wanna quit, but you have to support your family. Then you'll like 'Alright if I gonna eat crap to help support my family and give my wife & kids a better life, better than I ever had, then that's what I'll do.' But eventually, you could only handle so much before you gotta walk away because you bring that misery home, and it's unhealthy. It's a unhealthy work environment, but then when you bring it home, you make it a unhealthy home environment for your family, and you can't do that. It just really feels good to be away from that. No one understands unless you've been there."
Becoming a great fit within the confines of Ring Of Honor: "I agree with you 100%. I've been watching the product, I know Jim Cornette personally, and I just love what they're doing down there. I've worked with Cornette; I like the formulation of what he's done in the past in OVW and what he's doing now. I think I'll be a great fit. Those kids could go, and they wrestle. These men wrestle, and that's what it's about. I have so much left in my tank. My body's healthy. I'm determined. I'm not gonna sit back and be upset & retire, I wanna go out and prove myself. I wanna prove myself to all the skeptics & all the creative that they didn't know what they had."
What is more appealing to Charlie when he makes his return to the ring on television: TNA or Ring Of Honor: "I will end up at one or the other I promise you that. I just wanna go out & wrestle. I wanna be given the opportunity I never had, and that's it. I wanna have fun: that passion is back, and I feel like a weight has been lifted off my chest. The odds are good I will end up somewhere, and the whole new destiny for Charlie Haas will definitely take a turn, and it'll be a turn for the best. Not just for the fans, but for me & my family as well."
Some of the superstars/performers that Charlie would want to face in TNA that he never had the opportunity to face in his career: "There's another Elijah Burke ('The Pope' D'Angelo Dinero), never did anything with him. Look what's happened. It's the same thing; the WWE didn't see anything in him or he's not entertaining enough. It's their loss, and that's just one of them. Shannon Moore was another one who was never given the opportunity. Jeff Hardy is the most popular wrestler there is in the world today. Kurt (Angle) is one of my best friends, we talk all the time, and I would love to run with him or Jeff or any of those wrestlers: AJ (Styles), Samoa Joe."
Charlie's thoughts on the passing of his close friend & business partner Eddie "Umaga" Fatu several few months ago: "He was my best friend and was my best friend since we started in the developmental territories together. He was with me when we found my brother dead. He was my best friend & my business partner, and his family is my family. It's just heartbreaking just to watch him and watch what happened, and to have to bury another one of your friends just really sucks."
Why Shelton Benjamin, like himself, has not been used to the best of his ability during his time in the WWE: "It's either someone doesn't like him in creative or he's just too good of a wrestler, or he just makes things look too good & too easy, or it's just very political. Someone at the time doesn't want him to succeed. They have who they want to push, and he's just not one of them. And it's unfortunate, because he is probably the most God-gifted athlete in sports (pro wrestling & the WWE), but they don't want to utilize that, so it's their loss. That's why I'm begging him not to sign back. He'll probably stay for the money, but he could utilized a lot better elsewhere I'll tell you that."
More is contained in Charlie's interview with the Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network, including his candid thoughts & comments on the real story behind his impersonations of past & present WWE Superstars, Legends, & Divas (including whose idea it was for the gimmick & which member of the WWE Creative Team that Charlie confided in the most during his return to the company), why the WWE almost pulled Shelton Benjamin from the forthcoming Money In The Bank Match at WrestleMania XXVI, & so much more! Log onto Charlie's official website & Facebook pages (located respectively at http://www.HaasOfPain.com & http://www.Facebook.com/HaasOfPain), and be sure to check out the official online portal of Custom Muscle, presented by Charlie, along with his wife (Jackie Gayda Haas) & former WWE Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield (located at http://www.NutritionMarket.com).
Dolph Ziggler def. Shelton Benjamin Goldust def. Mike Knox Zack Ryder def. Santino Marella Christian & MVP def. Carlito & Chavo Guerrero
At WrestleMania XXVI, eight ambitious ring warriors will put their bodies on the line as they fight for a World Title opportunity in the annual Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Nearly half of these athletes appeared on WWE Superstars this week, successfully gaining momentum before competing on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
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Christian & MVP def. Carlito & Chavo Guerrero (PHOTOS | WATCH) Though theyll be opponents at WrestleMania, Raw Superstars Christian and MVP joined forces to take on Carlito & Chavo Guerrero. As NXT Rookies Heath Slater and Michael Tarver watched their WWE Pros (Christian and Carlito, respectively) these four in-ring veterans pushed their opponents to the limit in a fast-paced tag team match. Ultimately however, it was Captain Charisma who capitalized on Guerreros missed Frog Splash, hitting the self-proclaimed Mexican Warrior with the Killswitch to pick up the win for his team.
Zack Ryder def. Santino Marella (PHOTOS | WATCH) Since joining the Raw roster, Zack Ryder has been eager to make an impact alongside his lady, the lovely Rosa Mendes. On WWE Superstars, Ryder faced off against Santino Marella, a ring warrior every bit as talkative as The Long Island Loudmouth. However, Ryder showed that he has the talent to back up his arrogant ways by hitting Marella with the Rough Ryder and the Zack Attack in succession. After pinning the Italian Superstar Ryder celebrated in the ring with Rosa.
Goldust def. Mike Knox (PHOTOS | WATCH) The previous week on WWE Superstars saw Goldust hold his own in a match against World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho, though he ultimately fell victim to the Walls of Jericho. This week The Bizarre One hoped to make up for his prior loss in a match against Mike Knox. Despite his opponents distinct size and strength advantage, Goldust persevered and defeated one of SmackDowns most intimidating competitors.
Dolph Ziggler def. Shelton Benjamin (PHOTOS | WATCH) WWE Superstars opened with a match pitting Shelton Benjamin against his fellow Money in the Bank Ladder Match competitor, Dolph Ziggler. The brash young Superstar was out to send a message to The Gold Standard, locking in his ferocious sleeper hold, a move so devastating that Ziggler has used it to defeat Kane. Like The Big Red Monster, Benjamin was also unable to escape Zigglers incapacitating grip, giving his opponent the win and momentum building up to their match at WrestleMania.
-- Thursday night's encore presentation of TNA iMPACT! on Spike scored a 0.97 (1.0) cable rating, nearly matching the 0.98 figure the live broadcast did this past Monday night against WWE's Monday Night RAW. To draw another comparison, Monday's live show drew 1,361,000 viewers while the replay scored 1,303,000. Between both broadcasts, TNA scored a combined rating of 1.95 and 2,664,000 viewers. Thursday replay are not regularly scheduled going forward by Spike, although it is possible they can change their minds. Predator starring Jesse Ventura is set to air in TNA's former time slot next week. TNA and SpikeTV have to be very happy with the replay rating and the combined rating for the two airings of Impact being roughly a 2.0.
-- Im comparison, WWE Superstars did a 0.81 rating, with 965,000 viewers. The replay did 0.22 with 194,000 viewers.
Preview For Monday's "iMPACT!" On SpikeTV PREVIEW FOR MONDAY'S TNA WRESTLING IMPACT ON SPIKE TV AT 9/8C
DVR REMINDER: Make sure to remember to change your DVRs to record TNA Wrestling "iMPACT!" now on Monday nights at 9/8c! Join TNA Wrestling in making the change to Monday nights!
This Monday, March 15, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling takes over SpikeTV with an all-new TNA Wrestling "iMPACT!"
- The era of Monday Night "iMPACT!" has begun in a major way! This past week saw the debut of Rob Van Dam, as well as the return of Jeff Hardy and the shocking actions by Sting! What does RVD have planned in TNA? What's next for Hardy? And will "The Icon" explain his actions? Tune in to the huge "IMPACT!" broadcast and find out!
- In huge tag team action, Kurt Angle teams with The Pope to take on Mr. Anderson and Desmond Wolfe
-Angelina Love has issued an Open Challenge to any member of The Beautiful People
- Also appearing on Monday will be "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan, TNA World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Abyss, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash and more many of your favorite Superstars
- Plus, the countdown is on to the March 21 "Destination X" Pay-Per-View event, featuring the return of The Ultimate X Match! Watch "iMPACT!" for more updates on the PPV
WWE wants to work with Goldberg again? Posted by Chris Kaufman on 03/11/2010 at 12:06 PM
Credit: F4WOnline.com
WWE showed a Wrestlemania recall on RAW this week of Bill Goldberg pinning Brock Lesnar in 2004 as a way to plug Steve Austins guest host gig but the company has actually been talking about Goldberg and trying to get some kind of relationship going with him.
They realize he wont come back and wrestle but theyre thinking of some kind of Legends deal to use his likeness in video games and such. Goldberg could also be possible for next years Hall of Fame in Atlanta since theyre running low on main eventers to induct.
NXT rating drops down to ECW levels Posted by Chris Kaufman on 03/10/2010 at 08:47 PM
Any ratings advantage the new WWE NXT series had over the weekly ECW telecast is gone. Viewership for Tuesday's episode dropped significantly from last week.
After holding steady from week one to week two, NXT eroded viewers for its third airing, falling to a viewership average of just 1.298 million, according to Mediaweek. That amounts to a viewership decline of 25% from last week's 1.73 million total.
Among adults 18-49, the drop was even more staggering. The show fell from a 0.6 to a 0.4, a decrease of 33%.
PWInsider.com is reporting the cable broadcast rating at a 1.0, down from the 1.24 for week two.
Essentially, that means NXT is now right where ECW was when WWE and SyFy decided an overhaul was needed.
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