Orton injures his neck over the weekend, more Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 06/28/2010 at 08:03 PM
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There were quite a few WWE stars that suffered minor injuries over the weekend at live events. Cody Rhodes took a bad bump on his head, but was eventually cleared about being checked out. Kelly Kelly suffered a minor injury and also checked out okay. Both Rey Mysterio and R-Truth suffered groin injuries, while Randy Orton suffered a minor neck injury. The impression is that everyone will be working through the injuries this week for TV tapings.
Former WWE Diva Mickie James was interviewed by Alez Marvez of Scrippsnews.com last week and spoke at length about her wrestling and country music careers. James has spent the last year and a half working on her debut country music CD, "Strangers and Angels." Here are some highlights of what Mickie James said about:
Her Country Music Career:"Wrestling has kind of taken a back seat right now,. This is a new passion of mine. I'm a very competitive person and very much a perfectionist. When I want something that badly, I'm willing to make sacrifices and do whatever it takes to make it happen."
Getting Released By WWE: "It broke my heart. I admit it," said James, who initially landed a WWE developmental contract in 2003 after spending four years on the independent circuit and in TNA Wrestling. "I had given so much of my life to this and sacrificed so much. I missed weddings, birthdays, my nieces being born. I starved on the road when I first tried to make it. I slept at rest stops because I didn't have the money for a hotel. I wanted it that bad.
"When you get that call that you're hired, it's the greatest call in the world. It's even better when you get the call that you're coming to TV (tapings) and debuting. But when you get the call saying you're gone ... What bothers me is, I could see if I didn't get a good reaction, but I would get the largest reaction of any female on the roster no matter who I was on the bill with. I still don't understand why, but that's life."
Her Future in Wrestling: "For a while, I was going to say I didn't want to wrestle at all because I'm still heartbroken (about WWE)," James said. "But I do love it so much. I intend to wrestle here and there and do the shows I really want to do, especially if it's with someone who's a friend of mine or someone I never got a chance to work with."
TNA getting more serious about hiring Paul Heyman?
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TNA officials have gotten more aggressive over the past week or two when it comes to signing Paul Heyman. As noted before, Heyman has been offered the head of TNA creative job but Heyman wants a role where hes the guy running everything, something similar to Dana White in UFC. It was also noted that he sees the creative side of things as a problem but not the biggest problem.
Vladimir Kozlov def. Santino Marella WWE Champion Sheamus def. Mark Henry Divas Champion Alicia Fox & Maryse def. Gail Kim & Eve Randy Orton, John Morrison, R-Truth & Evan Bourne def. Ted DiBiase, Chris Jericho, Edge & United States Champion The Miz
PHILADELPHIA As a singer of sinister songs and a director of horror films, Raw special guest host Rob Zombie has experience with the darker side of human nature. That experience must have set him somewhat at ease when Randy Orton slithered past his foes to demonstrate just how far a snake will go to wrap himself around what he wants.
Randy Orton, John Morrison, R-Truth & Evan Bourne def. Chris Jericho, Edge, Ted DiBiase & United States Champion The Miz (PHOTOS | WATCH) WWE Superstars, take note: Snakes dont run in packs. As if to prove the point, The Viper, Randy Orton, turned his back on his partners to make a quick strike for the Money in the Bank briefcase after their Eight-Man Tag Team Match.
Orton was teamed with John Morrison, R-Truth & Evan Bourne in a bout against Chris Jericho, Edge, Ted DiBiase & United States Champion The Miz. In a prelude to the Raw Money in the Bank Ladder Match, each of that matchs competitors fought in the tag match as arranged by Raws mystery GM. While each man attempted to showcase their dominance and gain a modicum of psychological advantage, it was Orton whose fangs sank deep when he leveled DiBiase with an RKO.
In the subsequent commotion, each of the competitors traded blows in an attempt to reach the Money in the Bank briefcase. It was Orton, however, who managed to slither to the top and grabbed the coveted case.
Divas Champion Alicia Fox & Maryse def. Eve & Gail Kim (PHOTOS | WATCH) One day, when scientists discover the center of the universe, Alicia Fox will be sorely disappointed to learn that she is not it. No matter. Ever since emerging victorious at Fatal 4-Way and capturing the Divas Championship, Fox has revealed herself to be positively unbearable. After teaming with Maryse against Eve & Gail Kim and scoring the pin for her team, Foxs ego is sure to inflate beyond Marysian proportions.
The Nexus attacked Ricky The Dragon Steamboat and other WWE Legends (PHOTOS | WATCH) Is nothing sacred? WWE Hall of Famer Ricky The Dragon Steamboat had taken to the ring to address the WWE Universe regarding his new DVD retrospective, Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of The Dragon, when he was joined by fellow WWE Legends, who heaped praise on their friend and former colleague. Thats when the unthinkable happened.
With orders not to touch any active Superstars, The Nexus circled the ring and plucked the esteemed Legends, including Arn Anderson, Michael Hayes, Mike Rotundo, Dean Malenko and Jerry Lawler, from within, punishing them outside the ring. Finally, the group of six leader Wade Barrett was conferencing with WWE officials to learn the fate of he and his group entered the squared circle and surrounded Steamboat before reigning blows down upon him. The Nexus defined by a group of connected beings, as described by Cole continues to demonstrate their defiance and sedition.
WWE Champion Sheamus def. Mark Henry (PHOTOS | WATCH) After a vague victory at Fatal 4-Way, WWE Champion Sheamus may have felt he had to prove himself a worthy champion. If so, what better evidence to submit than a win over Mark Henry? The Celtic Warrior rested his case by conquering The Worlds Strongest Man in a non-title bout. An impressive victory, the win also bolsters the Irishmans confidence rolling into his Steel Cage Match against John Cena at Money in the Bank.
Raw host Rob Zombie revealed Raws Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants; Eight-Man Tag Team Main Event Match announced (PHOTOS | WATCH) Special guest host Rob Zombie knows from sick and twisted. After all, as a director, Zombie brought us House of 1000 Corpses, Devils Rejects and Halloween. So, it was with relish that Zombie announced the following eight Superstars prepared to sacrifice their bodies in Raws Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Randy Orton, United States Champion The Miz, R-Truth, Chris Jericho, Evan Bourne, Ted DiBiase, John Morrison and Edge, the first-ever Money in the Bank winner.
As The Rated-R Superstar was busy proclaiming his dominance, announcer Cole interrupted with a message from the mystery GM: The evenings main event would be an Eight-Man Tag Team Match pitting Edge, Miz, DiBiase & Jericho against Bourne, Morrison, Truth & Orton.
Ranjin Singh revealed his frustration with Great Khali (WATCH) During an interview with Josh Mathews, The Great Khalis interpreter Ranjin Singh demonstrated his frustration with The Punjabi Playboy. When asked what punishment should await The Nexus, Singh told Mathews that Khali would run away if the seven Nexus members were present before the sideburn sporting sidekick stormed off.
Vladimir Kozlov def. Santino Marella (PHOTOS | WATCH) Santino Marella has been dying to hitch his wagon to the star of Vladimir Kozlov. The Italian wrestled the Russian with the stipulation that if he won, Vlad would be his tag team partner. Long story short, theyre not partners by a long shot. After Santinos loss, however, William Regal climbed onto the canvas and began to pummel the spicy Superstar. Upon witnessing the ambush, Kozlov actually returned to the ring to defend his opponent and chase off the Brit. Santino and Kozlov even shook hands afterward, perhaps symbolizing a potential truce.
The Usos & Tamina attacked Unified Tag Team Champions The Hart Dynasty & Natalya (PHOTOS | WATCH) The family warfare rages on. In a what was supposed to be a rematch from the Fatal 4-Way pay-per-view when Unified Tag Team Champions The Hart Dynasty & Natalya defeated The Usos & Tamina, it was the twin sons of Rikishi and the daughter of Superfly Jimmy Snuka who attacked before the bell. With the surprise beatdown, the trio took yet another step in cementing their place in WWE.
Raw GM arranged WWE Champion Sheamus vs. Mark Henry; and WWE Title Steel Cage Match at Money in the Bank (PHOTOS | WATCH) Raw announcer Michael Cole continued in his role as mouthpiece for Raws still anonymous General Manager, announcing that the mystery GM will have a verdict on the season one NXT Rookies who have taken to referring to themselves as The Nexus on next weeks Raw. Meanwhile, if any member of The Nexus puts their hands on a WWE Superstar, they will be terminated. Similarly, if a Superstar lays their hands on a Nexus member, they will be suspended.
The GM went on to arrange a match for WWE Champion Sheamus for later in the evening, pitting the Irishman against Mark Henry. After announcing the bout, Cole proceeded to declare that Sheamus must also defend his title against John Cena at WWEs newest pay-per-view event, next months Money in the Bank. To guard against outside interference, particularly from The Nexus, the GM proclaimed the two will meet in a Steel Cage Match.
Wade Barrett, leader of RAWs Nexus stable, has been pulled from WWE TV and live events because his work visa has expired and hes no longer eligible to work in the United States. Barrett has returned to the UK where hes waiting on a new visa to be cleared.
Drew McIntyre is going through the same problems. You may remember from SmackDown where WWE started a storyline saying Drew was being deported. This isnt far from real life but its possible that McIntyre is still here in the States. Regardless, hes also unable to work right now. If McIntyre is still here, its possible that he can stay while a green card application is approved since hes married to WWE Diva Tiffany.
Theres no timetable yet on when Barrett or McIntyre can return.
Michelle McCool Due to millions of people asking, I confirm that me and Mark 'Undertaker' Calaway got married this past week-end, thank you! Stay Flawless!
- WWE Diva Kelly Kelly has noted on her Twitter account that although she was banged up after last night's WWE house show event, she has been cleared to wrestle and will be competing at tonight's event.
Big Show def. Jack Swagger (Disqualification) Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston, Christian & MVP def. Dolph Ziggler, Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer Matt Hardy def. Drew McIntyre Kelly Kelly def. Rosa Mendes Kane vs. CM Punk - No Disqualification Match (No Contest)
MANCHESTER, N.H. Although CM Punk proclaimed his innocence in the recent attack on The Undertaker, Kane felt he had is man and carried out justice The Big Red Monster way.
Kane vs. CM Punk No Disqualification Match ended in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH) In his continued quest to avenge the attack on his brother, The Undertaker, Kane took on CM Punk in a brutal No Disqualification Match. As their emotional battle waged on, The Big Red Monster found himself tangling with the entire Straight Edge Society. Despite the odds, Kane held his own, capping off the battle by chokeslamming Luke Gallows through the announce table.
But the action was far from over.
With The Big Red Monster raging, Punk sought refuge by running out into the WWE Universe and into the arena lobby. Kane quickly followed and delivered a punishing attack, smashing The S.E.S. leader through two tables and head-first into one of the arenas steel beams. Finally, Kane shoved Punk through an exit door, sending him running off into the night.
Kelly Kelly def. Rosa Mendes (PHOTOS | WATCH) After Rosa Mendes attempted to show off by jumping rope in the ring before the match, Kelly Kelly countered with a lightning-fast pinfall after the bell rang. After the win, Kelly tossed the jump rope at team Lay-Cool, which was sitting in on commentary. The duo leaped to its feet and appeared ready to retaliate, but backed away when Tiffany stood side-by-side with Kelly.
Dashing Cody Rhodes voted Most Handsome (PHOTOS | WATCH) With NXT Rookie Husky Harris at his side, Cody Rhodes revealed he was voted Most Handsome in the WWE.com Divas Poll. (Full poll results) After gloating about his victory, Rhodes touted his good looks and dubbed himself Dashing Cody Rhodes.
Matt Hardy def. Drew McIntyre (PHOTOS | WATCH) After being reinstated to the roster by SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, Matt Hardy went to war with arch-rival Drew McIntyre. In a brutal contest featuring multiple near pinfalls, it was Hardy who reigned supreme when he finally achieved retribution with a Twist of Fate. Afterward, Long revealed that McIntyres visa had expired and ordered security to send him back to Scotland. Can Mr. McMahon get him out of this one?
Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston, Christian & MVP def. Dolph Ziggler, Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer (PHOTOS | WATCH) Young Superstars Dolph Ziggler, Curt Hawkins and Vance Archer displayed an effective and hungry effort. But in the end, it was the veteran Christian who shined when he countered the Zig Zag and stopped Ziggler cold with the Killswitch.
Big Show def. Jack Swagger by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) Bitter about losing the World Title at Fatal 4-Way, Jack Swagger mounted an aggressive offense against Big Show. With The Worlds Largest Athlete locked in a painful ankle hold, the former champion closed in on victory. However, when Big Show reached the ropes and Swagger failed to heed the refs orders to break the hold within a five-count, Swagger was disqualified. The brutal hold left Big Show stumbling and reeling in pain after the bout.
SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long and Official SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero revealed Money in the Bank details Kicking off the night, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long revealed that new World Champion Rey Mysterio will defend his title at Money in the Bank. (preview) And, Official SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero announced that the duo will soon choose eight Superstars for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. (preview)
Report: Three WWE stars injured at live events Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 06/27/2010 at 01:50 PM
R-Truth reportedly tweaked his knee during his Triple Threat Match against The Miz and Mark Henry at last night's RAW brand house show.
Immediately following the conclusion of the match, which saw Miz pin R-Truth, the referee threw up the "X" signal. The former United States Champion was assisted by medical personnel to the backstage area.
R-Truth was the third wrestler to require medical assistance Saturday night as Kelly Kelly and Cody Rhodes suffered injuries during their respective matches at the Smackdown live event taking place in Portland, Maine.
Danielson comments on WWE release and PG wrestling Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 06/27/2010 at 03:10 AM
Thanks to Aaron Moore and prowrestling.net for the following notes from the Chikara show on Saturday night...
Bryan Danielson came out to a mixture of the NXT and Final Countdown music. When he came out, tons of people threw ties into the ring . He won the match (over Eddie Kingston) with a roll up, but afterwards he got on the mic and talked about how he couldn't talk about what happen.
Danielson did put over PG wrestling by saying that its about the wrestling and even PG stuff can entertain. He was really good on the mic and seemed to be biding his time until he can get rehired.
After the event, I met him with many other fans to get autographs. Tons of people got him to choke them with a tie for their pictures with him. He told me basically that he thought he was a scapegoat and just waiting out his noncompete clause then going from there. Overall, great to see him in person. Great show.
TNA iMPACT Results June 24th, 2010 Report by Stuart Carapola, PWInsider
We open with a recap of last weeks main event that saw Abyss snap and destroy both Jeff Hardy and Ken Anderson and then having a confrontation with Hulk Hogan as Impact went off the air. Coming off of that, we go right to the ring for the opening promo, and this weeks special guest is the Managing Partner himself, Hulk Hogan. He starts by putting the fans over for their energy, then says hes going to start at the top and work his way down with all the issues. Starting with the issue of the #1 contenders match last week, Hogan has decided that the main event of Victory Road will be Rob Van Dam defending the TNA World Title against Abyss, Jeff Hardy, and Ken Anderson in a three way match. Abyss music hits (his old, pre-American Made music) and Abyss comes out to the ring. Hogan says he has one question for Abyss: the first guy Hogan went to when he came to TNA was Abyss, and he wants to know where he is going with his actions of last week. Abyss says he doesnt think anyone realizes the seriousness of whats going on, because what happened last week and what he will continue to do, he is doing for one reason: because THEY told him to. They were the ones who told him to break Jeff Hardy in half and destroy anything that gets in his path. Theyre coming, and theyll be here sooner than Hogan thinks, and when they get here, there is nothing that Bischoff, Dixie, or Hogan are going to be able to do to stop it. Hogan tells him to cut the crap because they cut a deal: Hogan needed his help, Abyss gave him his word, and Abyss cuts him off and says that they told Abyss that he doesnt need Hogan anymore. Hogan wants to know who THEY are, and Abyss says thats something he knows and Hogan will find out soon enough. Abyss says he doesnt need Hogan or the red and yellow anymore. Hogan says there is no they, theres the two of them and the TNA fans, and Abyss tells Hogan to remember one thing: theres not a damn thing any of these sheep (the fans) can do about it, and when they get here, they are taking TNA over, and by the way, they also told Abyss that he doesnt need Hogans garbage ring anymore. Abyss chokes Hogan and crams the ring down Hogans throat. Abyss chokes Hogan out in the corner, then goes under the ring and pulls out a bag that contains the glass. Come on, does anyone really expect Hogan to take a bump on the glass? Indeed, RVDs music hits and the champ comes running out to make the save. RVD goes up for the corner punches, but Abyss powerbombs him and then goes back after Hogan, and now here comes Ken Anderson with a chair, which he slams over the back of Abyss. Abyss no sells, so Anderson bails to the floor and pulls RVD and Hogan out after him, and after Hogan spits up the ring, they head back to the entranceway as Abyss proclaims that theyre coming.
After a commercial, we come back to a recap of the Abyss attack on Hogan that we just saw, then we go backstage to Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, and Hogans saying he doesnt understand where he went wrong with Abyss. Bischoff cant figure it out either because he never thought Abyss was that kind of guy who would turn on someone for no reason. Hogan suggests it might be Flair, but Bischoff doesnt think so, and says that they should move on, but Hogan says not yet.
We go to the Beautiful Peoples dressing room where Madison Rayne is primping in the mirror, and Madison asks Velvet Sky if shes gone to visit Lacey Von Erich yet, and then drops a remark about Lacey being used to being on her back. Velvet is standing there sulking and isnt talking, so Madison gets in her face and tells her that she needs to get her head on Angelina Love or itll be her getting carried out on a stretcher tonight.
Angelina Love vs Velvet Sky
Velvet backjumps Angelina to start and sends Angelina to the floor, but Angelina grabs her by the ankle and drags her out to the floor where she takes her down with a spear. Angelina tries to ram Velvet into the stairs, but Velvet puts on the brakes and sends Angelina into the stairs. Velvet rolls her back in the ring and mounts her for more punches, then repeatedly rams the back of Angelinas head into the mat. Velvet with a Skyliner, but instead of going for the pin she starts yelling at Angelina. Velvet goes for another Skyliner but Angelina breaks free and nails Velvet with a pump kick. Angelina grabs a chair from ringside and puts it down in the ring, but Velvet goes to the eyes and goes for what appeared to be an attempted Hotshot, but Angelina totally missed the ropes and came down on her face. Velvet sees the chair and goes to DDT Angelina, but Angelina reverses and DDTs Velvet on the chair and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Velvet Sky by DQ
Madison Rayne comes out on the ramp with the Knockouts Title belt and mocks Angelina, saying that the title is hers and Angelina isnt getting it back.
We go to the back, where Jay Lethal has a visitor. I dont recognize him, but he seems impressed that Lethals wrestling Flair at Victory Road. Lethal sends the guy to catering so he can finish getting ready for his match tonight.
Backstage, Kevin Nash is telling Eric Young that he has to distance himself from Scott because he doesnt have any choice. Hes been dealing with Hogan and Bischoff for 15 years and he doesnt want to get in a battle with them, and appears to have dissolved his team with Young. They share a hug and Nash wishes Young luck.
Matt Morgan comes to the ring and says he told us so, he told all of us so, and thats that he was walking out of Slammiversary victorious. He doesnt sweat Hernandez, never has, and never will. To prove that, hes going to call Hernandez out right now. He tells Hernandez that he knows hes watching in the back, and to put down the burrito, come out, and face him face to face because hes tired of being jumped from behind. The announcers inform us that Hernandez is in Mexico doing promotional work for TNA, so he obviously wont be here. Morgan says that Hernandez obviously is afraid of him, so when TNA management asked Morgan if he wants to wrestle Hernandez in a cage at Victory Road, he jumped at the chance because now Hernandez has nowhere to run. When he beats Hernandez like a pinata at Victory Road, hes going to come back out here on Imapct and again tell us all that he told us so. Morgans music plays, but Homicide comes running out and attacks Morgan. Morgan goes to the floor and Homicide tries a dive, but Morgan catches him and rams him into the ringpost, then gives him the Carbon Footprint to the head against the ringpost. Morgan looks into the camera and tells Hernandez that this is going to look like a wet dream compared to what Morgans going to do to him at Victory Road.
Backstage, AJ Styles is asking Ric Flair if a package came to the locker room. Flair says they have stuff to worry about tonight and he doesnt want to hear any more about the package.
Back to the ring!
Frankie Kazarian vs Jay Lethal
Lethal escapes a takedown attempt and armdrags Kazarian, who backs off into the corner, and then leapfrogs the ref and suckerpunches Lethal, then beats him down in the corner. Kazarian with a gutwrench suplex and a big pop-up spinebuster for 2. Kazarian chokes Lethal and then picks him up for a vertical suplex, dumps him on the top rope, and then just kicks him in the chest. Kazarian covers for 2, then follows up with a bodyslam and a springboard legdrop, and then Kazarian HITS THE CHINLOCK! While Lethal is tied up, Flair and AJ are backstage beating up Lethals visitor, who the announcers identify as Lethals brother Mohammed. Back in the ring, Lethal elbows his way out of the chinlock and takes him down with a pair of clotheslines and then the handspring elbow. Kazarian tries a lowblow but Lethal blocks and rolls Kazarian up for 2. Kazarian and Lethal go toe to toe and Kazarian blocks the Lethal Combination and hits the Wave Of The Future for 2. Kazarian goes for the backdrop piledriver, but Lethal escapes and hits the Lethal Injection for the win.
Winner: Jay Lethal
Lethal goes and celebrates his win in the crowd, but then Ric Flair pops up on the video screen and flaunt the fact that theyre beating up Lethals brother. Lethal just stands there watching in anger as they beat up his brother, and then finally takes off to the back to come to his brothers rescue.
Jeff Jarrett is backstage, and hes WALKING! And hes in our next match
Jeff Jarrett vs Sting
Sting is in the rafters, so Jarrett leaves the ring and goes after him. They meet at the top of the stairs and even though Sting sees him coming and has the high ground, Jarrett gets the better of him and beats him all the way down the stairs. Wait a minute, the real Sting is already in the ring, so Jarretts beating up an impostor. Jarrett gets the impostor into the ring and suddenly realizes his mistake, but not before Sting has a chance to come from behind and choke Jarrett out with his bat, then uses the bat to beat him into oblivion. Sting grabs a mic and hovers over Jarrett, telling him that if hes going to run with them, hes going to go down with them. He drops the mic and leaves. Well, match never officially started, so I guess its
No Contest
We get a video package promoting Bound For Glory in Daytona Beach, Florida on 10/10/10, and then its off to commercial.
We come back to a video package detailing the history between Kurt Angle and Desmond Wolfe leading into their match tonight. And that match is up now!
Desmond Wolfe vs Kurt Angle
Angle with a wristlock to start, Wolfe tries to snapmare his way out, but Angle holds onto the wrist and takes Wolfe down, so Wolfe regains his feet and reverses to a hammerlock, but Angle reverses that back to the wristlock. Wolfe again tries to counter out to no avail, so he rams an elbow into Angles jaw and slaps on a Cobra Clutch. Angle reverses out of that to a hammerlock and Wolfe goes to the ropes, but kicks Angle in the arm on the break. He briefly stops to yell at Chelsea, and Angle uses the distraction to catch Wolfe with a hiptoss. Wolfe goes to the throat and misses a charge in the corner, but Angle charges in and Wolfe moves and allows Angles momentum to carry him into the ringpost. Wolfe with a wristlock and uses the hold to suplex Angle. Wolfe stops to yell at Chelsea, and again it provides a distraction that Angle uses to try a comeback, but Wolfe with a wristlock and sweeps the legs. Wolfe locks in his weirdo hammerlock that I dont know what to call it, Angle tries to reverse to the anklelock, but Wolfe kicks his way out. Again Wolfe is distracted by Chelsea, and Angle fires in a series of rights, backdrops Wolfe, then hits an overhead belly to belly for 2. Angle goes for the Angle Slam, Wolfe reverses to an armdrag, but Angle catches him with a trilogy of German Suplexes for 2. Angle tries the Angle Slam again and Wolfe slides out the back and gets a hammerlock Divorce Court for 2. Wolfe goes for the Tower Of London, but Angle escapes and hits the Angle Slam, then locks Wolfe in the anklelock and grapevines the leg, and Wolfe taps as Chelsea stands at ringside smirking.
Winner: Kurt Angle
We go backstage to Ken Anderson, whos talking about all the bumps, bruises, and cuts he has from last weeks incident with Abyss. He says that if Abyss wants to bring all that crap into the ring, tonight its Falls Count Anywhere and Andersons going to be ready for it.
We go to a video package looking back at Doug Williams history in the X Division as the X Division Champion, as well as Dougs win over Brian Kendrick at Slammiversary. From there we go right to the ring where Doug Williams is blasting Kendrick for jumping him from behind last week and for being crazy. Williams says he holds himself to a code of conduct, and thats to never betray his code of professionalism and sportsmanship. He says he has a responsibility as the X Division Champion, and calls Kendrick out so he can teach him a lesson about professionalism. Kendrick comes out and takes a mic from So Cal Val, and says he just needs a moment of Dougs time. Kendrick talked to the people in charge, and hell be facing Williams for the X Division Title at Victory Road, and therell be a pair of stipulations, one for each of them. Since Williams is a high flying daredevil, its going to be an Ultimate X Match. The second stipulation is that you can also win by submission. Williams tells Kendrick that his nonsense wont cause him to unprofessionally attack Kendrick like Kendrick did to him, and he suggests leaving so they can settle their matters at Victory Road. Williams goes to walk away but then tries to suckerpunch Kendrick, and Kendrick sees him coming and catches him in a Cobra Clutch with a bodyscissors.
Backstage, Abyss is saying that nobody understands the situation, but someday soon, everybodys going to realize that he did what he did and will do what hes going to do because THEY told him to. His wave of destruction will continue tonight with Ken Anderson because THEY told him to pave the way for them when they arrive, and there will be no stopping Abyss.
We go backstage where Jesse Neal has been laid out and Brother Ray and Shannon Moore are having a pull apart brawl. Devon grabs Rays shirt and says hes tired of Ray making a fool of him. Hes warned Ray to leave the kid alone, and is warning Ray now not to test him.
Back to the ring
Tag Team Championship Series Finals: Beer Money vs Ink Inc
Taz and Mike Tenay are joined by the Motor City Machine Guns, who will face the winners of this match for the TNA World Tag Team Title at Victory Road. Since Jesse Neals currently unconscious in the back, Moores going it alone. Roode unloads on Moore with a series of blows as we get a graphic reminding us to check out Dixie Carters Twitter, and Moore comes back with a pair of dropkicks to both members of Beer Money and a legdrop to Roode for 2. Storm tries to break up the fall but Moore moves and Storm elbowdrops his partner. Moore with a flying headscissors sends Storm to the floor and then a clothesline sends Roode over the top to the outside as well. Tommy Dreamer is walking through the crowd and hes got Raven and Stevie Richards with him. Something about that picture just seems so wrong. Moore tries a baseball slide to the floor on Storm, but Storm catches him and wheelbarrows him into the guardrail, rams him into the stairs, then tosses him back in the ring where Beer Money double team him. Neal finally comes stumbling out of the back as Storm nails Moore with a flying knee. Roode tags in and Beer Money does a slam/elbowdrop/big splash combo for 2. Roode with a full nelson slam for 2, then he tries another wheelbarrow move, but Moore kicks Storm off and bulldogs Roode then makes the hot tag to Neal, who comes in and cleans house on Beer Money. Neal with a backdrop on Roode and a belly to belly on Storm for 2. All four men are in the ring, but not for long as Moore backdrops Roode to the floor and follows him out with a dive as Storm and Neal fight it out in the ring. Neal rolls Storm up for 2 and then Neal goes for a spear, but Roode grabs his ankle as Storm gets a mouthful of beer. Storm spits it in Neals eyes and they hit the DWI for the win.
Winners: Beer Money
We got backstage to Frankie Kazarian and AJ Styles, who are arguing over who dad likes best. AJ finally got his package and opens it to discover the new AJ Styles action figure! AJ rubs the fact that he has an action figure in Kazarians face, and Kazarian doesnt really seem to care.
Its main event time!
Falls Count Anywhere: Abyss vs Ken Anderson
Anderson rushes the ring without even waiting for the mic drop and attacks Abyss. He stomps a mudhole in Abyss in the corner, but eats an elbow and goes down. Abyss chokes Anderson on the second rope, but Anderson comes back with a Thesz Press and rains down rights and lefts. Abyss bails to the floor, so Anderson goes out after him and goes looking for a chair. He finally finds an audience member willing to give him one, but turns around and Abyss punches the chair into his face. Abyss brings Anderson and the chair into the ring, sets the chair up in the middle of the ring, and continues pounding on Anderson. Anderson comes back and grabs the chair and blasts Abyss across the back with it for 2. Anderson sets up the chair in the corner and tries to whip Abyss into it, Abyss reverses but Anderson slides out to the floor and goes under the ring. Abyss goes out after him and cant find him, but oh, here he is, and with a kendo stick in his hand. Anderson proceeds to give Abyss several shots with the kendo stick, but misses one shot against the ringpost and Abyss nails him. Anderson fires back and tries to whip Abyss into the rampway, but Abyss reverses and Anderson takes the ramp in the back. Abyss pulls up the ringside mats and goes to chokeslam Anderson on the exposed floor, but Anderson breaks away and they end up back in the ring. Abyss grabs the chair and repeatedly rams the edge into Andersons ribs, then lays the chair on top of Anderson and goes for a vertical splash, but Anderson turns the chair sideways and Abyss parts his coconuts. Anderson rolls Abyss up for 2 then goes up top and goes for the Swanton, but Abyss gets the knees up, rams Anderson into the chair in the corner, and hits Shock Treatment for the win.
Winner: Abyss
Abyss tosses Anderson out to the rampway and then follows him out. Anderson tries crawling away from Abyss, but Abyss catches him and picks him up to slam him off the stage, but Anderson escapes and tries a Mic Check off the stage, but Abyss nails him and finally chokeslams Anderson off the stage. Hulk Hogan comes out with a chair and nails Abyss from behind, but Abyss no-sells. Security comes out to try and stop Abyss, but Abyss lays them all out while Hogan stands there doing nothing. Abyss again gives Hogan the YOU! finger as the show goes off the air.
On Twitter, Bill Goldberg was asked if it bothers him that so many wrestlers have added the Spear (also known as shoulder block takedown) to their in-ring repertoire, a wrestling maneuver he popularized in the late nineties while performing for World Championship Wrestling. The former wrestling Champion said it does bother him, and deemed those who use the Spear as uncreative.
Gotta say all these yahoos using the Spear irks me Just shows how over it was and how less-than-creative they are, Goldberg wrote on Twitter.
JTG def. Caylen Croft Luke Gallows def. Chris Masters Brie Bella def. Jillian R-Truth def. William Regal
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R-Truth def. William Regal (PHOTOS | WATCH) Is there a more unpleasant Superstar than William Regal? With his arrogant stride and stiff upper lip, the 2008 King of the Ring made it his business to ruin the good time of R-Truth on WWE Superstars. Using the devastating submission maneuvers he learned in the rough gyms of Blackpool, England, Regal was able to slow down the rapping Superstar by targeting his knees. Truth would not be silenced, however, and connected with the Lie Detector from out of nowhere to ruin Master Regals evening. Couldnt have happened to a nicer guy.
Brie Bella def. Jillian (PHOTOS | WATCH) There are a lot of perks to being a twin matching outfits, weird psychic abilities and the opportunity to sneak out in the middle of a match and be replaced by your sister. At least thats what the gorgeous Brie and Nikki Bella were able to do on tonights WWE Superstars. With the official distracted, the sisters pulled the old switcheroo on Jillian as Brie slid out of the ring and Nikki slid in. The fresh Bella then rolled up the tone-deaf Diva for a very creative 1-2-3. It pays to be a twin.
Luke Gallows def. Chris Masters (PHOTOS | WATCH) Accompanied by the anti-Diva Serena, the powerful Luke Gallows marched to the ring with a strong desire to cause harm to the flawless physique of Chris Masters. That was more easily said than done, however, as The Masterpiece used his brute power to control much of the early action in this hard-hitting battle. It looked as though the SmackDown Superstar was close to finding victory, but he was distracted by the dangerous Serena. With Masters sidetracked, CM Punks most loyal disciple was able to deliver the Gallows Pole to his opponent to score a tainted victory.
JTG def. Caylen Croft (PHOTOS | WATCH) On last Thursdays WWE Superstars, Trent Barreta of The Dude Busters took on Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston in singles action. This week, it was Barretas partner, Caylen Croft, flying solo against exciting SmackDown Superstar JTG. Unfortunately for Croft, he had about as much luck against JTG as Barreta had against Kingston. Despite repeated outside interference from Barreta, JTG kept his cool and used his speed and skill to bust Croft and pick up the win.
WWE confirms the release of a Diva Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 06/23/2010 at 08:52 PM
WWE Diva Savannah received the dreaded future endeavors message Tuesday, as WWE formally confirmed her release from the company. World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of NXT season one announcer and WWE Diva Savannah as of today, June 23, 2010. WWE wishes Savannah the best in all future endeavors, read WWEs statement.
Savannahs primary role for WWE had been in the announcing capacityshe had served as both a backstage interviewer and ring announcer throughout her tenure with the company.
At one point, Savannah had been eyed as a potential replacement for long-term RAW announcer Lillian Garciawho departed WWE last yearbut she instead made her debut as a backstage interviewer on ECW.
- A vignette will air on this Friday's SmackDown for the newest star on the roster, Alberto Del Rio. This is the former Dos Caras Jr., without the mask.
Del Rio's gimmick will be something like a wealthy and intelligent Mexican heel.
McMahon angry about Bryan spitting on Cena? Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 06/23/2010 at 03:20 PM
Credit: F4WOnline.com
Dave Meltzer is reporting that, besides the tie choking incident, another thing that probably led to Daniel Bryan's release from WWE was when he spit in the face of John Cena. Vince McMahon is said to hate when people spit, as well as smoking cigarettes and sneezing (really). Spitting is something that has been banned in WWE for many years. With that being said, it's not believed that Bryan spit on Cena without getting permission from the office first.
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Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
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Wade Barrett, leader of RAWs Nexus stable, has been pulled from WWE TV and live events because his work visa has expired and hes no longer eligible to work in the United States. Barrett has returned to the UK where hes waiting on a new visa to be cleared. 
