Wade Barrett def. Darren Young Justin Gabriel def. Heath Slater
OTTAWA, Canada After the results of the latest crucial Pros Poll, the final four NXT Rookies have been determined. Either Wade Barrett, David A-List Otunga, Heath Slater or Justin Gabriel will win WWE NXT and be the next breakout WWE Superstar!
Darren Young was eliminated (PHOTOS | WATCH) The latest Pros Poll results were revealed, and NXT Rookie Darren Young was the fourth competitor eliminated from WWE NXT. The South Beach Party Boy said hed hoped elimination day would never come, and thanked the WWE Universe in attendance and at home for their support. He said the difference between he and the other NXT Rookies is that he has respect for the WWE Pros.
Im not going to come up here and holler and cry. I just want to say thank you. NXT is over for me, Young said. This is not the last time you will see Darren Young, you can believe that.
The Pros Poll results were as follows: 1. Wade Barrett 2. David A-List Otunga 3. Heath Slater 4. Justin Gabriel 5. Darren Young
The final four NXT Rookies move on to Week 14 of the competition and one will be eliminated next week. Return to WWE.com tomorrow for the results of the latest WWE Universe poll and vote for which of the final four is the No. 1 NXT Rookie.
Skip Sheffield spoke out about the Pros Poll (WATCH) Eliminated as a result of last weeks Pros Poll, NXT Rookie Skip Sheffield told the WWE Universe why he thought he was sent packing. The Cornfed Meathead was convinced the WWE Pros were intimidated by his size, physique and intensity, and they took out the biggest, baddest threat, just like in the game of Survivor.
Justin Gabriel def. Heath Slater (PHOTOS | WATCH) After coming off losses the previous week, NXT Rookies Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater faced off in singles action, hoping to make one last impression on the WWE Pros before the Pros Poll. With his WWE Pro, Matt Hardy, at ringside cheering him on, Gabriel hit a perfectly-timed 450 Splash on The One-Man Rock Band for the win in the highly-competitive, offense-heavy match. After the match, the NXT Rookies and WWE Pros Hardy and Christian shook hands in a sign of good sportsmanship. Gabriels record was upped to 6-3, while Slaters dropped to 5-5.
Eliminated NXT Rookies spoke out (PHOTOS) NXT Rookies Michael Tarver and Daniel Bryan came before the WWE Universe to speak their minds one week after they were eliminated by WWE Management.
Tarver questioned the identity of WWE Management, calling them easily-intimidated pencil pushers and said he was trying to get noticed by being revolutionary when he refused to participate in competitions. (WATCH)
Daniel Bryan defiantly defended his time on WWE NXT, stating he was a self-made man who wasnt invented by the WWE machine. (WATCH)
WWE needs to pick guys who are the best people for this job and the best person for this job is me, Bryan said.
The former independent star called out the WWE Pros and said they know just how good he is. He also called out WWE NXT announcer Michael Cole, who had been berating Daniel Bryan all season. A very confident Daniel Bryan called Cole a parrot with Vince McMahon in his ear telling him what to say then approached the announce table with an intense determination. Daniel Bryan unabashedly attacked Cole with a slap across the face, referred to him as a poor mans replacement for J.R., then knocked Cole to the ground and began stomping him until WWE Officials and host Matt Striker pulled Daniel Bryan off of Cole.
Wade Barrett def. Darren Young (PHOTOS | WATCH) With his encouraging WWE Pro, Chris Jericho, at ringside, Wade Barrett dominated fellow NXT Rookie, Darren Young. The British bareknuckle brawler heeded Jerichos advice and defeated Young with his devastating finisher, while The South Beach Party Boy received no support from his WWE Pro, CM Punk, who watched the match from the stage. Barretts record increased to 7-4, while Youngs dropped to the same 7-4.
The WWE Pros discussed the NXT Rookies (PHOTOS | WATCH) Before casting their critical Pros Poll votes, the WWE Pros discussed the NXT Rookies. The WWE Pros told the WWE Universe what it takes to be WWEs next breakout Superstar who will earn a future championship match on a WWE pay-per-view.
Shelton Benjamin returning to WWE? Posted by Chris Kaufman on 05/19/2010 at 01:03 PM
One WWE source indicated to f4wonline.com that it would not be surprising to see the recently released Shelton Benjamin return to the company.
Several months before his termination last month, Benjamin returned to college. He will be receiving his degree at the end of this semester from the University of Minnesota.
More on the budget cutbacks Posted by Mark Virginia on 05/18/2010 at 09:30 PM
- According to the Wrestling Globe Newsletter, part of TNA's budget cutback plans involves releasing wrestlers that have big money contracts, and then offering them work again on a pay-per-appearance basis for less money. This is what TNA did with Daniels.
Edge def. Christian The Undertaker def. Edge by Count-out Mark Henry vs. Batista ended in a No Contest Ted DiBiase def. Yoshi Tatsu Bret Hart def. United States Champion The Miz Maryse, Women's Champion Layla & Michelle McCool def. The Bella Twins & Divas Champion Eve Randy Orton def. Jack Swagger by Disqualification Evan Bourne & Gail Kim def. Zack Ryder & Alicia Fox WWE Champion John Cena def. Sheamus by Disqualification
TORONTO With just six days before Over the Limit, special guest host Buzz Aldrin, one of the famed astronauts aboard the first manned mission to the moon, blasted the WWE Universe into orbit on a commercial-free Raw.
WWE Champion John Cena def. Sheamus by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) There may have been only six days left until his title match at Over the Limit, but WWE Champion John Cena was willing to risk injury in a fight against Sheamus. The Champ needed to set the Irishman right, so that he wouldnt interfere in his title match against Batista. With heightened animosity over the past several months, tempers between Cena and The Celtic Warrior were set to boil.
While the two brawny brawlers went at each other like a pair of tractor trailers playing chicken, The Animal interrupted the ultimate collision when he popped up. He locked his Over the Limit opponent in a brutal submission hold and demanded that he say, I quit. When Raw went off the air, Cena was still locked in The Animals clutches but had still refused to utter those two words. But will he be able to summon that resolve in six days at Over the Limit?
Jon Lovitz to serve as Raws special guest host next week Just 24 hours after Over the Limit, actor and comedian Jon Lovitz will try to restore order in the aftermath when he serves as special guest host next week. Be sure to tune in when Lovitz, a Saturday Night Live alum, brings his unique comedy to Monday Night.
Evan Bourne & Gail Kim def. Zack Ryder & Alicia Fox (PHOTOS | WATCH) Special guest host Buzz Aldrin, an astronaut aboard the first manned mission to the moon, offered his thanks to the Canadian audience and their country for all the help theyve given the U.S. space program throughout the years. Long Island Loudmouth Zack Ryder wasnt convinced. When Ryder questioned the veracity of the moon landing, Aldrin quickly placed him in a match with Alicia Fox against Evan Bourne & Canadian native Gail Kim.
With the Air Canada Centre cheering him on, Air Bourne & Kim had little difficulty knocking Ryder & Fox back down to earth. After their victory, Bourne and Kim were joined in celebration by Aldrin.
Randy Orton def. Jack Swagger by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) After spooning out his poison to Edge earlier in the evening, it was time for Randy Orton to take his medicine. In their Pick Your Poison Match, The Ultimate Opportunist chose World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger to battle The Viper just six days before Over the Limit. Having defeated Orton at Extreme Rules, Swagger appeared to be a particularly shrewd choice. The Viper, however, showed why there are never any good choices when it comes to him. His Over the Limit opponent Edge interfered in the match, prompting a disqualification, before Orton struck The All-American American with an RKO. The Rated-R Superstar then hammered WWE's Apex Predator with a Spear.
Maryse, Womens Champion Layla & Michelle McCool def. The Bella Twins & Divas Champion Eve (PHOTOS | WATCH) When Divas Champion Eve retaliated against Maryse in the womens locker room earlier in the night, beating her tormentor for an unprovoked attack two weeks earlier, it was questionable whether or not the conceited Canadian would compete. When the time came, though, Maryse stood alongside Womens Champion Layla & Michelle McCool as the three faced off against Eve & The Bella Twins. Perhaps energized by competing in her native country, Maryse rallied and pinned Nikki Bella to capture the win for her team.
Bret Hart def. United States Champion The Miz (PHOTOS | WATCH) During the no disqualification, no count-out bout for the United States Title, it seemed as if half of Canada had charged the ring. Before beloved Canadian Bret Hart battled The Miz, the U.S. Champion employed enforcers William Regal and Vladimir Kozlov to watch the ring. To combat the duo, Unified Tag Team Champions The Hart Dynasty fought them off. During the melee, Chris Jericho and Miz entered the ring and surrounded The Hit Man. The Hart family, however, had the back of one of their own.
When Miz attempted to lock the Sharpshooter onto Hart, The Hart Dynasty leveled the loudmouth, allowing The Hit Man to lock in his signature maneuver himself for the win and championship gold.
Ted DiBiase (accompanied by Virgil) def. Yoshi Tatsu (PHOTOS | WATCH) After a fruitless search to find a suitable Virgil, Ted DiBiase instead acquired the original. The one-and-only Virgil, man-servant to DiBiases father, The Million Dollar Man, accompanied DiBiase to the ring before his match against Yoshi Tatsu. After defeating the Japanese sensation, The Fortunate Son summoned Virgil into the ring and explained that if his Over the Limit opponent, R-Truth, wouldnt be his man-servant, hed buy the original Virgil, who will now be in DiBiases corner on Sunday.
Mark Henry vs. Batista ended in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH) When Batista forced Mark Henry to tap out last week, he proved hes got what it takes to compete with WWE Champion John Cena in an I Quit Match at Over the Limit. Sadly for Henry, The Animal decided to submit more proof. As The Worlds Strongest Man approached the ring for their bout, Batista ambushed him from behind with a 2 x 4 before the opening bell. Even when he was down, the No. 1 contender to the WWE Title continued pummeling the powerhouse. Message sent.
Special guest host Buzz Aldrin: new Raw GM announced next week (PHOTOS | WATCH) After Vickie Guerrero tried to grovel her way back into the Raw General Manager position, she was rebuffed by special guest host Buzz Aldrin. The famed astronaut informed her that not only is her reign over, but next week, a new Raw GM will be announced.
Edge def. Christian; The Undertaker def. Edge (PHOTOS | WATCH) In the run-up to their match at Over the Limit, Edge and Randy Orton engaged in a Pick Your Poison Match, in which your opponent gets to choose your competition. In the case of Edge, The Viper ripped a page from his past and apparently chose Christian. Rather than let old alliances distract him, The Rated-R Superstar defeated his former partner with a Spear. All done then, right? Not so fast.
Orton emerged again to inform his rival that his competition would actually be The Undertaker! While The Ultimate Opportunist purposefully lost by count-out, Captain Charisma wrangled him back inside the ring, where The Deadman greeted him with a chokeslam.
Chris Jericho confronted Bret Hart (PHOTOS) Last week, United States Champion The Miz lost to The Hart Dynastys Tyson Kidd and was forced to choose a member of the Hart family he must face in a U.S. Championship Match. His choice? Bret Hart.
Kicking off the broadcast, Hart explained to his countrymen why he would not be competing. Just when it seemed he would remain firm in his decision, fellow Canadian Chris Jericho appeared to confront him. Mizs partner berated the WWE Hall of Famer, finally goading him into accepting the title bout with no disqualifications and no count-outs.
John Morrison injured? Posted by Chris Kaufman on 05/17/2010 at 12:39 PM
- John Morrison may have injured his ankle at this weekend's RAW live event in Kingston, Ontario, Canada against Vladimir Kozlov. Morrison had to be helped to the back after the win.
Hulk Hogan has a heart scare; details Posted by Mark Virginia on 05/18/2010 at 11:40 AM
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan had a big medical scare this week after doctors thought they found an abnormality with his heart.
Hogan is set to undergo another back surgery in the coming weeks and has been going through the usual battery of pre-op medical tests to insure he's healthy enough to go under the knife. According to TMZ.com, doctors discovered a problem with his Electrocardiography (EKG), which monitors a patient's heart function.
Sources close to Hulk tell TMZ.com that Hogan was sent to a cardiovascular specialist in Florida for further testing. After another extensive round of medical tests, doctors were able to medically clear Hulk who was understandably "very worried" during the whole process.
Hogan's heart has been deemed healthy and he's scheduled to undergo back surgery soon.
Backstage notes from TNA Impact tapings Posted by Mark Virginia on 05/17/2010 at 05:53 PM
Credit: PWInsider.com
- Former WWE star Kevin Thorne is at the Impact Zone, according to sources within the company. His presence in the venue could mean he may be working the tapings tonight. Hes had several tryouts previously, but was never hired on.
- Former TNA Knockout Roxxi is also in Orlando and is expected to work this weeks taping. She was released from TNA this past March, after having broken her ankle in two places in December.
TNA hypes up Kurt Angle's return to Impact Posted by Mark Virginia on 05/17/2010 at 03:24 PM
TNAWrestling.com on Kurt Angle's return to Impact this week:
"In huge news, Olympic Gold Medalist and multi-time World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle will make his return to TNA "iMPACT!" this week! Will Angle begin his hunt to reclaim the TNA World Heavyweight Title?"
More on TNA cutbacks; Dixie against releases? Posted by Mark Virginia on 05/17/2010 at 03:23 PM
According to F4WOnline.com, while some backstage names have been pushing TNA to cut "many, many" wrestlers as part of the current budget trimming initiative, TNA President Dixie Carter herself is said to be opposed to releasing any talent.
With that being said, talent cuts are still expected to be made.
RESULTS FROM SUNDAY'S "SACRIFICE" PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT
- In a #1 Contenders Match, The Motor City Machine Guns defeated Beer Money and Team 3D when Chris Sabin beat Brother Ray after James Storm spit beer in his face.
- "The Freak" Rob Terry successfully defended the Global Championship against Orlando Jordan by using his "Freakbuster" finisher (chokslam/spinebuster combination)
- Douglas Williams beat Kaz to once again become the undisputed X Division Champion
- In the Knockouts Title match, Madison Rayne defeated Tara to retain the gold. As a result, Tara's TNA Wrestling career is over
- The Band successfully defended the TNA Tag Team Title against Ink Inc when Brother Ray of Team 3D cost Jesse Neal the match
- Abyss defeated Desmond Wolfe with a Black Hole Slam in the "Ring vs. Chelsea" match. As a result, Abyss gets control of Chelsea for 30 days!
- In an amazing, back-and-forth match, "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy pulled off the win against Mr. Anderson after hitting the Swanton Bomb. After the bout, Anderson offered Hardy a handshake, but the Charismatic Enigma left the ring.
- Sting unleashed a brutal attack on Jeff Jarrett even before their match began, using his baseball bat to apparently separate Jarrett's shoulder and bloody him badly. Sting brought Jarrett in the ring and got the quick win with the Scorpion Deathlock over his injured nemesis. Medical officials tried to put Jarrett on a stretcher, but Sting knocked him off. This brought out Hulk Hogan, who chased him off while Sting mocked him!
- TNA World Heavyweight Champion Rob Van Dam successfully defended the gold against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in the main event by beating him with the Frog Splash. During the bout, Jay Lethal came out to neutralize "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and kept him from interfering in the bout.
Here are some interview highlights of what "The Uncommon" Cody Rhodes told Slam! Wrestling. about:
Being a Second Generation Star: "It can be incredibly easy or incredibly difficult. I didn't want to be my dad. I don't want to be Dusty Rhodes Jr. I want to be Cody Rhodes."
Being Drafted To SmackDown!: "RAW was more of a variety show. Smackdown is more of a wrestling-based show. That's my area. It gives me a chance to showcase myself. I feel I'll do really well between the ropes. I think things are going to be changing for me along with the brand change. As a fan, I like to see the talent evolve and I need to evolve. I really wasn't a character on RAW. It was 'here we have our second- and third-generation superstars.' Now, fans will have the opportunity to see who Cody Rhodes is."
Legacy: "The point was to introduce us, as The Legacy, the same as when Randy Orton and Batista were brought in with Evolution. I don't think it'd be totally bizarre if three, five or seven years down the road from now, you saw a Wrestlemania match with me and on the other side, Ted DiBiase."
Kofi Kingston def. Christian (Intercontinental Championship Tournament Finals Match) Shad def. local competitor MVP & JTG def. The Dude Busters Layla & Michelle McCool def. Beth Phoenix in Womens Championship 2-on-1 Handicap Match (Layla wins Women's Championship) Kane def. Chavo Guerrero Rey Mysterio def. CM Punk (Disqualification)
BUFFALO, N.Y. Despite a hard-fought victory over Christian, Kofi Kingston was denied the Intercontinental Championship and Drew McIntyre was re-instated on the roster and declared still the champion by order of Mr. McMahon.
Also, Layla pinned Beth Phoenix to claim the Women's Championship thanks to a surprise 2-on-1 Handicap Match orchestrated by new Raw General Manager and Official SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero.
Rey Mysterio def. CM Punk by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) Despite CM Punks specific instructions that his Straight Edge followers not get involved in his match with Rey Mysterio, they disobeyed their savior. Luke Gallows, Serena and a mysterious hooded person all entered the fray. Ultimately, their involvement earned The Second City Saint a disqualification. But in the end, Mysterio suffered a brutal Gallows Pole capped off with a devastating Go to Sleep from Punk. When they meet again, it will be in a Hair vs. S.E.S. Pledge Match at Over the Limit. (Preview)
Kane def. Chavo Guerrero (PHOTOS | WATCH) Just like he did when he welcomed Chavo Guerrero to SmackDown after the 2010 WWE Draft, Kane dispatched the self-proclaimed Mexican Warrior with a devastating chokeslam.
Layla & Michelle McCool def. Beth Phoenix in a Womens Championship 2-on-1 Handicap Match (PHOTOS | WATCH) At the start, Beth Phoenix thought she was to face Rosa Mendes. However, Raws newest GM, Vickie Guerrero, informed The Glamazon that she would have to defend the Womens Championship against Team Lay-Cool, as Michelle decided to invoke her automatic rematch clause. Despite an impressive effort including hoisting both of her opponents on her shoulders at one time the double-Diva assault was too much for Beth to bear. After a collision between Beth and Michelle left both Divas reeling, Layla capitalized and covered Beth to become the new Womens Champion.
Big Show destroyed World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swaggers memorabilia (PHOTOS | WATCH) As a braggadocios Jack Swagger relived his glory days surrounded by his many trophies and memorabilia, the WWE Universe grew agitated with the self-proclaimed "Scrabble champion." Soon enough, Big Show also grew weary of hearing the self-aggrandizing champion and joined him in the ring. But when Swagger attempted to attack The Worlds Largest Athlete, he was ousted from the ring. Next, Big Show went on the war path, obliterating all of Swaggers precious possessions. After the dust settled, Big Show held Swaggers title high, while the champion seethed with anger outside of the ring. Is it a sign of things to come for their match at Over the Limit? (Preview)
MVP & JTG def. The Dude Busters (PHOTOS | WATCH) Despite displaying formidable tag team acumen, The Dude Busters were sent packing when MVP downed Trent Barreta with The Play of the Day.
Shad def. local competitor (PHOTOS | WATCH) Shad proved too much for a local competitor, who felt the full force of a STO from the nearly 300-pounder who is on a determined quest for his time in the spotlight.
Kofi Kingston def. Christian in an Intercontinental Championship Tournament Finals Match; Drew McIntyre reinstated as Intercontinental Champion (PHOTOS | WATCH) In a highly competitive match featuring multiple near pinfalls, Kofi Kingston emerged victorious over Christian with Trouble in Paradise to claim the vacated Intercontinental Title.
Or so he thought.
Moments after basking in the glory, former champion Drew McIntyre entered the ring and hand-delivered a letter to SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long. After reading the contents of the letter, the GM requested Kofi return the coveted title to him. After much hesitation, Kofi reluctantly complied with the GM, who then handed over the title to McIntyre. The former champion appeared to become the new champion.
After the match, SmackDown announcer Matt Striker clarified the situation by revealing the author of the letter was none other than Mr. McMahon himself. Striker read the letter, in which The Chairman overruled Longs decision to fire and strip McIntyre of the title last week. Mr. McMahon firmly declared that McIntyre be officially reinstated to the active roster and stated that he remains the reigning Intercontinental Champion. (WATCH)
Later in the night, Long asserted the power he did wield by informing McIntyre that he would face The Worlds Largest Athlete next week on SmackDown!
Kofi Kingston vs. Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre announced Following SmackDown, WWE.com learned Kofi Kingston will have a second chance for the Intercontinental Title when he faces reigning champ Drew McIntyre at Over the Limit. (Preview)
Beth Phoenix injured and out of action Posted by Chris Kaufman on 05/13/2010 at 07:41 PM
Credit: F4WOnline.com
According to Dave Meltzer, Beth Phoenix is suffering from a torn ACL injury and is expected to be out of action for several months. The injury occurred in a match with Rosa Mendes at this past week's Smackdown tapings. WWE was hoping that her injury would be minor, but after this past weekend's Mexico tour, it's clear that she's more hurt than first thought.
TNA Sacrifice post-PPV news and notes Posted by Mark Virginia on 05/17/2010 at 12:07 AM
- Tara finished up with TNA tonight, losing to Madison Rayne at the Sacrifice PPV.
- The Motor City Machine Guns are the new #1 contenders to the TNA Tag Team Titles after winning the triple threat at tonight's PPV. No word yet when they will receive their shots against The Band.
- Speaking of The Band, they are now defending the belts under the Freebird rule. In their title defenses, it can be any two members of their team defending the belts - Eric Young, Scott Hall or Kevin Nash.
- Per the storylines, Chelsea is now the property of Abyss for thirty days after Abyss defeated Desmond Wolfe at tonight's PPV.
Heat on TNA Knockout over online remark? Posted by Mark Virginia on 05/16/2010 at 04:00 PM
There is said to be heat on ODB over a comment she made online last month disparaging the Knockouts division.
After watching the Apr. 12 episode of Impact, she wrote on her Facebook account: "Just watched from my DVR the Knockouts match. Wow, WTF is happening to our division?" This was in reference to a teased 'Leather & Lace' match between Angelina Love and Velvet Sky.
In another note, her contract expires later this year.
TNA iMPACT Report May 13th, 2010 Report by Stuart Carapola, PWInsider
We open with a video package of last weeks Sting-Hogan confrontation, which culminated in an attack on Sting by Jeff Jarrett, as well as highlights of the RVD-Desmond Wolfe match and postmatch attack on RVD by AJ Styles.
Cue the opening video! Were back on Thursday nights as we lead into Sacrifice this weekend, and your hosts are Mike Tenay and Taz.
Lets head to the ring to open the show with your friend and mine, Eric Bischoff. Bischoff says he loves all the fans, so without any further ado, lets introduce the TNA World Champion, Rob Van Dam! He introduces him as Mr TNA, which makes sense since I guess we cant call him Mr Monday Night anymore. His entrance music still sucks. Bischoff talks about the online poll to determine the rankings in TNA, and says that over half a million people voted in the first poll. So I guess it makes sense youd have Desmond job in three minutes after winning a poll that many people participated in. Bischoff announces RVD vs Jeff Hardy for later tonight, but theres one problem: Bischoff cant get ahold of Jeff Hardy. Did they check the North Carolina Penal System? RVD says the best part of being champion is proving hes the best and popping ratings for TNA. Cue AJ Styles, who comes to the ring alone. Styles tells RVD to watch his mouth since there are children present, and that he needs to be a role model like AJ Styles. Styles says hes in the mood to hurt somebody, and says the fans came here to see not RVD, but came to see AJ. AJ challenges RVD to a match later tonight, and he says he knows he has RVD in three days at Sacrifice, but he wants to break RVDs legs tonight because he doesnt plan on breaking a sweat at Sacrifice when he takes back his title. Oh wait, Jeff Hardys music hits, and I guess hes here after all. Tenay says his clock is different than everyone elses, and I guess I can guess as to some of the reasons why. Hardy says hes sorry hes late but TNA changes its start time so often that he cant keep it straight, but hes ready for his match tonight. Styles says hes out of luck because hes wrestling RVD tonight and tells Hardy to get lost, but Hardy says that RVD has final say since hes the champion and suggests a three way. RVD tells Bischoff to make the match, and its official: RVD vs AJ Styles vs Jeff Hardy later tonight!
We come back from commercial, and JB is with the Beautiful People. He mentions that Taras putting her career on the line this weekend, and Madison Rayne says that this weekend, shes going to prove that she deserves the Knockouts Title. Velvet says all the Knockouts gold is going to stay where it is, and Taras going to be just another victim. Lacey, who had been dancing around the whole interview, says she has to pee and runs off the set. Velvet Sky says she cant believe she just got cut off, and I have to say I cant believe what I just watched either. Couldnt agree more, Velvet.
Lets head to the ring for our opening match
Taylor Wilde vs Tara
Taylor goes right after Tara to start and Tara bails to the floor. Taylor goes after her with a crossbody off the apron. The referee pulls her off and sends them back in the ring, where Taylor hits a leg lariat, but hesitates too long and Tara Tullys her to the ramp. Tara follows her out, slams her on the ramp, then tosses her back in. Tara goes for the somersault legdrop over the top, Taylor moves and goes for a springboard crossbody out of the corner, but Tara catches her coming out with a kick to the midsection and covers Taylor for 3. That was kind of abrupt.
Winner: Tara
Tara takes off her knee brace and beats Taylor to smithereens with it after the match until Sarita runs in to chase Tara off. Did Tara always have that spider tattoo on her shoulder? Dont remember seeing it before.
We go backstage, where a bunch of people are huddling around a crying Chelsea and an irate Desmond Wolfe who says that someone just assaulted Chelsea.
We come back from commercial and Christy is saying that Chelsea is alleging that she was assaulted in an undisclosed location. Lets head back to the ring for another match
Brian Kendrick vs Douglas Williams
Williams tells Kendrick before the match that Kendrick is crazy and a loser, and hes never seen him win a match, so tonights match is non-title. Trivia note: both these men were in the match to crown the first ROH Champion. Kendrick attacks Williams to start but Williams comes back with a knee to the gut and a snap vertical suplex for 2. Williams with a back elbow and a kneedrop as Frankie Kazarian joins the broadcast team to discuss his match with Williams at Sacrifice. Kendrick comes back with some kicks and a flying forearm for 2, but Williams rolls out to the floor. Williams picks the leg from the outside and slams it into the ring apron, then comes back in and DDTs the leg. Williams with a half crab on Kendrick as Kazarian decides to go down to ringside and reclaim his title belt. Williams sees him coming and goes to grab the belt, allowing Kendrick to roll him up from behind for the win.
Winner: Brian Kendrick
Good thing it was non-title. We go back to Christy who is with Head Of Security Pat Kenney and presses him for details, and he says he doesnt believe what he just heard, and walks off.
Were back from commercial and she has a name for Chelseas alleged attacker, but the police will not let her name them until they have the person in custody. Le sigh. Lets go back to the ring for another two minutes of in-ring action
Generation Me vs Matt Morgan
Morgan kills both of them with a double clothesline, then picks Jeremy up for a suplex and just plants him with a uranage, then takes Maxs head off with a big boot. He grabs a mic and asks Hogan if it looks like hes playing. He said there would be bloodshed if Hogan didnt tell him who his partner would be at Sacrifice, and the bloodshed will begin now. He tosses Jeremy to the floor and puts his head against the ringpost, but before he can hit the Carbon Footprint, Samoa Joe comes stalking out. Morgan meets him in the ring and tries a Carbon Footprint in the corner, but Joe dodges, hits a leaping enziguiri, then hits the Muscle Buster. That was impressive, but if he can get Morishima up then I guess he would be able to do Morgan too. How much you wanna bet Joes going to be the partner? I guess lets call this
No Contest
Wait, now the Bands music hits, and they come out with Nashs Feast Or Fired briefcase for a tag title shot. Ah yes, I think we all know whats going to happen now.
TNA World Tag Team Title Match: Matt Morgan vs Scott Hall & Kevin Nash
Nash simply covers Morgan, hooks the leg, and Earl Hebner makes the three count.
Winners and NEW TNA World Tag Team Champions: Scott Hall & Kevin Nash
Were backstage with Shannon Moore and Jesse Neal, who say that Hall and Nash have had their time, and theyre going to take their time at Sacrifice! Lets go back to the ring
Team 3D vs Beer Money vs Ink Inc vs Motor City Machine Guns
Thisll be fun to recap. Storm and Shelley start and they do a fast paced sequence that ends with Shelley making a blind tag to Sabin, who tosses Storm to the floor and follows him out with a dive. Back in the ring, Sabin covers for 2, then Storm goes to the eyes. Roode and Devon are in now and they go toe to toe with Devon coming out on top of that and hitting a powerslam for 2. Tag out to Brother Ray and 3D with a double flapjack. Moore tags himself in and hits a flying bodypress on Roode for 2, but Roode tosses him to the floor where Storm rams him into the guardrail and beats the snot out of him before tossing him back in the ring. Storm tags in and Beer Money with a double elbow and double lungblower for 2. Roode tags back in and goes to work on Moore and then we HIT THE CHINLOCK! Moore fights out and gets a sunset flip for 2, but Roode kills him with a clothesline for 2. Storm tags in and now he decides to HIT THE CHINLOCK, Moore fights out and hits a flippy bulldog and makes the hot tag to Jesse Neal who comes in and cleans house on Roode. Beer Money double team him but Brother Ray tags himself in and gets rolled up by Neal for 2. Now the MCMG come in and go to work on Team 3D before kicking Storm off the apron and wiping out Roode on the floor, and its Neal and Devon, but Bubba hits him from behind and 3D hits the Doomsday Device but Moore makes the save! They go for 3D on Moore but Neal breaks it up, allowing Moore to hit the Mooregasm on Brother Ray and Neal to hit the spear for the win.
Winners: Ink Inc
We go backstage to another close captioned promo with Ric Flair, who gives his thoughts on tonights main event, and he says that if nothing else gets accomplished tonight, RVDs going to be limping into Sacrifice.
Rob Terry is backstage, and hes WALKING! He faces Abyss next!
Were backstage and Jeff Hardys putting his makeup on, and RVD comes in to discuss tonights main event. We get more closed captioning as they talk about how into this the fans are. Jeffs a huge fan of RVDs as champion, but he envisions himself as the champion as well. Its all cool, and theyll see each other out in the ring. Lets head back to the ring!
Global Title Match: Rob Terry vs Abyss
Terry awaits Abyss in the ring, but Abyss doesnt come out, and we go backstage to discover why: hes being hauled out in handcuffs. Hes asking for Dixie and Hulk or at least some answers, but the cops haul him out and stuff him in the back of the car anyway. Desmond Wolfe jumps him as they try to stuff him in the back of the car, but some security guys come and pull him off, but Hogan comes out and says not to worry because he doesnt know whats going on, but everything will be okay. Abyss is freaking out because they want him to take his mask off, and Hogan says he knows Abyss didnt do this and, as Abyss swears he didnt do it and asks Hogan to get Dixie, Hogan takes his mask off and pulls his hood over his head and then the cops stuff Abyss in the back of the car and take him off to the pokey. Well, I guess we can also call this one
No Contest
Hogan says hes right behind Abyss and, as the car starts to pull away, Hogan starts JOGGING BEHIND THE POLICE CAR. This is too ridiculous for words. Rob Terrys staring off into space, apparently having trouble comprehending this situation, and his limited mental faculties allow Orlando Jordan to run in from behind and attack Rob Terry, lowblow him, and then lay him out with a pipe. Then he pulls out the wild card from a deck of cards, and leaves it on Terry as Tenay says that Jordan left his mark on the back of Rob Terry. I love the symbolism. Oh, and Terrys defending the Global Title against Orlando Jordan this weekend at Sacrifice. I cant wait. Were at commercial.
Were back, and Orlando Jordan is still in the ring. Oh joy. Jordan says its time we cut the foreplay: he says he does whatever he wants because he is the TNA Wild Card. Jordan asks the fans if they really want him to leave, but he says that hell fulfill every fans wildest fantasy, and he challenges anyone from the back to come kick him out. Tomko and the midget he ate answer the challenge, so now we go to
Orlando Jordan vs Tomko
Tomko tosses Jordan around, but Jordan gets a really nice double leg takedown, but misses a charge in the corner and Tomko press slams him into a fallaway slam. He goes for Snake Eyes, but Jordan slips out the back and hits a sweet dropkick. Jordan gouges away at the face of Tomko as I think about how odd it is that both of these men have beaten Samoa Joe. Jordan with a flying mare (which Tomko nearly cant make it over for), so Jordan gets another one and gets it right this time and we HIT THE CHINLOCK! Tomko escapes and hits a clothesline for 2, but Jordan with a lungblower for 2. Tomko goes for a double leg of his own but Jordan with a guillotine choke and the ref stops the match.
Winner: Orlando Jordan
We go backstage to Hulk Hogan, who is interrupted by Lacey Von Erich. Lacey shows him a video on her iPhone as we go back to commercial. OOOOH, I bet Lacey has what *really* happened with Chelsea and Abyss on that phone! I wonder what else she has videos of on that phone ah, whatever. Were at commercial.
Were back, and Eric Bischoff tells Tara that her attitude lately has been piss poor, and hes making her wrestle again tonight. So, I guess were going back to the ring
Sarita vs Tara
Sarita is such an amazing wrestler, I really wish shed get a better role than what I expect will be another two minute job to Tara. Sarita attacks her on the ramp and then tosses her back in the ring where the bell rings to start the match, and Tara immediately rolls out to the floor. Sarita follows her out and beats her up some more, then tosses her back in the ring and beats her up some more. Finally Sarita with a suplex and Tara begs off. Sarita charges Tara and Tara monkey flips her to the apron, but Sarita lands on her feet and comes back in with a double stomp to Tara. Sarita tries to take Taras knee brace off, the referee tries to pull her off and Sarita accidentally nails him in the eye, allowing Tara to take off the knee brace and whack Sarita with it for the three count. Such a crime.
Winner: Tara
Tara continues beating Sarita down with the knee brace, but the referee pulls her off and sends her to the back.
AJ Styles is in the back staring menacingly at the walls as he gets ready for tonights main event, and its next!
Were back and its time for our main event! But first, Hardy and Styles make their entrances, and before RVD makes his entrance, he makes sure everyone knows that AJ Styles is going to get his ass kicked at Sacrifice, and tonight theyre going to throw Jeff Hardy into the mix as well. Were at commercial!
TNA World Champion Rob Van Dam vs AJ Styles vs Jeff Hardy
Bell rings and all three men circle one another. RVD and Hardy begin to conspire against Styles, who attacks both of them but eats a spinkick from RVD. Hardy with a clothesline turns Styles inside out, then they whip him into the ropes and hit a double hiptoss. Hardy slams Styles and they high five before RVD hits a spinning legdrop. Hardy goes for the cover but RVD pulls him off. Hardy hits a spinning back kick to RVD to send him to the floor and its Hardy and AJ. Hardy reverses a whip and hits a big backdrop and covers AJ for 2. RVD back in and he cleans house with kicks, then suplexes Hardy and then one for AJ. He covers AJ but Hardy breaks up the pin. Hardy with a gourdbuster and then one for AJ. Hardy with an Ace Crusher and then a neckbreaker for AJ and he covers RVD but AJ breaks up the pin. Now AJs going to work on both men, hitting a Dragon Screw Legwhip on RVD and then a Stinger Splash in the corner on Hardy. AJ clips RVDs knee and then gets the figure four, but Hardy breaks it up and then goes up top, but AJ knocks him off the top to the floor. RVD monkey flips AJ out of the corner as Ken Anderson comes out to ringside and lays out Hardy. RVD comes off the top with a jumpkick, but AJ pulls the ref in the way and RVD nails the ref. RVD goes to attack AJ but sees Anderson on the floor and goes after him, and AJ uses the distraction to hit a somersault dive and wipe out all three men. AJ with a DDT on the floor on RVD, then tosses him back in the ring and covers RVD with his feet on the ropes for the win.
Winner: AJ Styles
Hardy asks for a mic after the match, he tells RVD to get out of the ring because hes got this. He tells Anderson to come to the ring so they can settle this now. Anderson starts to come down to the ring, then decides better of this and starts to head to the back. Hulk Hogans music hits, and out comes Hogan himself and blocks Andersons way. Anderson takes a shot at Hogan, but Hogan blocks and nails Anderson, allowing Hardy to come after Anderson and a brawl breaks out as we go to commercial.
Were back and Hardy and Anderson are still brawling at ringside, and Anderson seems to have gotten the better of Hardy. Hardy turns the tables literally, as he drags a table over by the broadcast area and then goes up the steps onto the broadcast table and hits a Swanton off the broadcast table onto Anderson and both go through the table. Hardy goes around high fiving the fans while we see twenty replays of the dive from different angles.
Finally we go to Laceys cell phone video of Chelsea and Desmond Wolfe in the ladies room, as Chelsea and Desmond were in there planning the whole Abyss attack story and tearing up Chelseas dress to make it look as if she had been attacked. So the whole thing was a ruse!!! I know, Im as shocked as you are. We go to a promo video hyping this weekends Sacrifice PPV, and were out.
Maryse & Jillian def. The Bellas Vladimir Kozlov def. a local competitor Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer def. local competitors Dolph Ziggler def. Chris Masters
The WWE roster is full of young Superstars trying to make a name for themselves and many of these competitors got the chance to do so on tonights WWE Superstars. From a promising upstart tag team to a serious talent with a newfound mean streak, the hot young warriors in WWE are proving to be more dangerous than ever.
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Dolph Ziggler def. Chris Masters (PHOTOS | WATCH) For weeks, Dolph Ziggler has been terrorizing everyone who gets in his path with his devastating sleeper hold. But tonight, he was going up against a man with a devastating submission maneuver of his own Chris Masters. As expected, each Superstar struggled to lock their hold on the other man with The Masterpiece coming close thanks to his awesome power. In the end, however, Ziggler slipped out of The Master Lock and nailed the Zig Zag to pick up a big win.
Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer in action (PHOTOS | WATCH) After being out of action in recent months, SmackDowns Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer returned to the ring as a duo on tonights WWE Superstars. Apparently, the team has been training together in their time off as they worked together like a well-oiled machine. Showing a surprising amount of aggression, the two young talents made short work of a pair of local competitors. After the bout, Hawkins grabbed a microphone and told the WWE Universe that the duo was given a 30-day contract by Teddy Long and had to make an impact. Expect big things from these two.
Vladimir Kozlov in action (PHOTOS | WATCH) Is there a more unpleasant Superstar on the WWE roster than Vladimir Kozlov? With a scowl on his face, The Moscow Mauler marched to the ring and made short work of a hapless local competitor. After wiping the ring with his unfortunate opponent, Kozlov finished the job by brutally slamming him to the mat. Only after the destruction was done did The Soviet Cyborg crack a slight smile.
Maryse & Jillian def. The Bellas (PHOTOS | WATCH) Ever since she lost the Divas Championship to the gorgeous Eve, Maryse has been driven to get the butterfly back. Tonight, the French-Canadian Diva teamed with the equally evil Jillian to battle the beautiful Bella Twins. While Nikki & Brie used their athleticism to rally early, the sexy sisters couldnt stop the aggressive Maryse. After the victory, the former Divas Champion continued to batter her opponents until Eve came down to make the save. Maryse managed to escape, but Jillian wasnt so lucky.
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