Latest details on Sunday's Hardcore Justice PPV Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/04/2010 at 12:22 PM
At this point, only two matches are confirmed for TNAs Hardcore Justice PPV Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn and Raven vs. Tommy Dreamer with Mick Foley as the referee.
Balls Mahoney is still expected to appear, despite recently being removed from TNAs website. Its expected Team 3D will face Balls and Axl Rotten since Team 3D teased using flaming tables.
The rest of the card is unknown and some of the ECW Originals still didnt know what match they would be working in. Its said that the PPV is still being booked but they do have several surprises planned.
Names confirmed: Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Raven, Tommy Dreamer, Rhino, Stevie Richards, Mick Foley, Team 3D, Al Snow, Simon Diamond, Axl Rotten, Johnny Swinger, 2 Cold Scorpio, Jerry Lynn and Sandman.
Dixie Carter also confirmed that CW Anderson, Brother Runt, and the FBI would be on the show.
Husky Harris def. Kaval Michael McGillicutty def. Lucky Cannon Alex Riley def. Showtime Percy Watson The Miz def. Michael McGillicutty
LAREDO, Texas With the NXT Poll less than 24 hours away, the NXT Rookies left the WWE Universe and the WWE Pros with a lasting impression. Some made an impact with their in-ring skills, while others were commended for their kissing abilities!
WWE Universe, return to WWE.com Wednesday at noon ET to vote in the latest NXT Poll. Which NXT Rookie do you think will be WWEs next breakout star? Your vote counts for 50 percent!
The Miz def. Michael McGillicutty (PHOTOS | WATCH) On a mission to prove hes anything but a mediocre NXT Rookie, Michael McGillicutty faced WWE Pro The Miz in singles action. It was the United States Champion who dominated, however, showing no remorse or mercy toward the No. 1 ranked NXT Rookie. Despite a resurgence by McGillicutty toward the end of the match, it was The Miz who emerged victorious, hitting the NXT Rookie with the Skull Crushing Finale. No longer perfect, McGillicuttys record dropped to 6-1.
Alex Riley def. Showtime Percy Watson (PHOTOS | WATCH) In WWE.coms recent NXT Rookie Confessionals, Showtime Percy Watson admitted the NXT Rookie he just cant get along with is Alex Riley. (WATCH) Hoping to teach the Varsity Villain a lesson about respect, the always-entertaining Watson put up a strong fight. But it was the increasingly impressive Riley who scored the win after hitting Showtime with Youre Dismissed. No. 3 ranked Rileys record moved up to 3-2, while No. 4 ranked Watsons dropped to 2-4.
Michael McGillicutty def. Lucky Cannon (PHOTOS | WATCH) Lucky Cannon and Michael McGillicutty two NXT Rookies having scores to settle with The Miz competed for the chance to face the WWE Pro. Recently, the United States Champion brutally threw Cannon into the Money in the Bank briefcase with the Skull Crushing Finale, and called McGillicutty a mediocre NXT Rookie. Yet it was McGillicutty who maintained his perfect record, quickly defeating Cannon with the McGillicutter for the opportunity to face The Miz in the main event. The No. 1 ranked McGillicutty improved his already flawless record to 6-0, while No. 5 ranked Cannon wasnt so lucky, moving to 2-5.
Husky Harris def. Kaval (PHOTOS | WATCH) Husky Harris continued to bulldoze through his competition on WWE NXT, defeating fellow NXT Rookie, Kaval, for the second time in as many weeks. The Army tank with the Ferrari engine lived up to his nickname, dominating a normally quick Kaval, then pinning him after a thunderous running senton. No. 6 ranked Harris proud WWE Pro, Cody Rhodes, congratulated his NXT Rookie following the match. Harris hot streak brought his record up to 4-2, while No. 2 ranked Kaval fell to the bottom of the pack in terms of win-loss records at 1-5.
Lucky Cannon wins the NXT Rookie Challenge (PHOTOS | WATCH) The final six puckered up for an exciting, new NXT Rookie Challenge Tuesday night a kissing contest. WWE Pros Lay-Cool wanted to see which NXT Rookie was the best kisser, though the competitors to their chagrin werent kissing the co-Womens Champions. Instead, Laredos not-so-Flawless 1993 Homecoming Queen, Margarita, was the judge, and despite a strong effort by Alex Riley, she chose Lucky Cannon as the winner. Cannon didnt earn a special prize for winning the kissing contest, though he undoubtedly made an impression albeit positive or negative on the WWE Universe and WWE Pros.
Former NWO member wants to join TNA? Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/03/2010 at 05:07 PM
Former WCW performer Scott "Flash" Norton suggested to TNA president Dixie Carter last week on Twitter that she bring him in as her bodyguard.
The former New World Order member wrote, "I really think you need a bodyguard & that I would be the perfect candidate 4 the job!"
Norton, who is now 52 years old and resides in Nashville, does not consider himself retired. He is currently accepting booking requests for independent gigs through his Facebook page.
Dreamer talks more about Heyman's PPV invitation Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/03/2010 at 04:26 PM
Monday Night Mayhem with Tommy Dreamer Hosts: The Big Mosh, Jimmy Noonan, and "The Chairman of the Board," Todd Vincent Report by Paterson from N.J. Airs every Monday at 6:00 P.M. (CT) Show available at MondayNightMayhem.com.
How supportive has Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff been about the ECW revival in TNA/the concept of the Hardcore Justice Pay-Per-View and the Hardcore Originals getting "the rub" from "The Hulkster" in the ring on last Thursday night's Impact: "I was at WrestleMania with my dad. I was at WrestleMania II. For anyone to say anything about Hulk Hogan, he walks slowly and has a bit of a limp from all the surgeries. He has given so much to this business. To be in the ring with him, and the fan in me and the kid in me, they kept showing me and D-Von, and we were flexing, almost doing the Hulk Hogan pose as Hulk was coming to the ring.
"In regards to Dixie Carter giving us her 100 percent blessing, I don't really know the guys' personal feelings towards it, but I don't think if Hulk Hogan didn't like what he saw, I don't think he would be out there. He has that stroke to say 'No, I don't wanna do something.' I don't know Eric Bischoff's personal feelings towards it. Obviously, they are going forward and giving whatever Pay-Per-View matches they were gonna do for Hard Justice; they are gonna do the following Thursday, which is great."
The Paul Heyman/TNA rumors and the "invitation" being extended to Paul for this Sunday night's Pay-Per-View: "I have spoken to Paul, and there is an invitation out there. I would love for him to be there, but I understand if he's not. He's also doing stuff for Brock Lesnar. Paul is Paul, and if he does come in, I think he could definitely help. If he doesn't, the business moves on without him. He's very, very talented, and I think it would be cool to get people to drink his Kool-Aid again. If he does come to terms, I think it would be a good deal for Paul, and hopefully it would be a good deal for TNA as well."
His thoughts on the refusal of several former ECW stars (such as "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, Mikey Whipwreck, and Lance Storm) choosing not to appear at Hardcore Justice: "Number one, there are only so many matches that you can truly have. I also don't wanna throw a bunch of people into Battle Royals just for the sake of throwing people into the show. Yes, I did reach out to Lance Storm, and he said 'Thanks for thinking of me, but I had my closure in 2005, and it was the perfect scenario for me.'
"He had some personal issues with TNA, but that didn't affect our friendship. Mikey Whipwreck has some serious health issues, and talking to Mikey he said 'Hey, when I sneeze, my fingers go numb, and I gotta get my neck worked on.' He also did not want to go out there and embarrass himself, and to me, if you can't go out to that ring, you shouldn't go out there anymore. If you're there, you're there. If you're not there, I respect that."
His reaction to the critics who think this PPV is being done to only make money for TNA and those that feel that the ECW legacy is being bastardized/prostituted yet again and the response he has received from World Wrestling Entertainment (including his long-time friends and colleagues who still work there): "I've gotten so many texts and phone calls from people who do work in the WWE congratulating me and wishing me tons of success. This was never about bashing the WWE, or we're better...that's not the case. My plan was to create a buzz for TNA. I've done that, and created some ratings for TNA, and we've done that too. After this, my goal is to help all that in TNA. I do have a different perspective, not saying that it's 100% right, but these are ways I could prove to other people that if this is a success, that we are on the right track here. Bastardizing it and all that stuff, no.
"Bottom line, this is a television show. If you don't like it, you don't have to watch it. Everything I have tried to do in my short time I've been in TNA, and trust me when I tell you: this is for TNA and for the future of this business. I wish I could have Joey Styles call the Pay-Per-View, but I can't, because he's under contract. If Chris Jericho was available, I would have Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio, but I can't. The surprises I have in store I hope are good surprises for people, and I look at this as a celebration of guys who are getting another shot, and you'll never see us together again."
What can the fans can expect from him in TNA (both inside the squared circle and/or behind the scenes) after his "Final Showdown" with Raven at HardCORE Justice: "My goal is to contribute to TNA in any role given to me and to continue to contribute in the wrestling business that I love so much. I have a list of men and women that I have seen on the indies that are television ready, and I have a list of people that should go to a developmental system that I've seen them work live, and if I have the opportunity to introduce these new people to the world, I would love to do that.
"It's going out there and having to wrestle AJ Styles, finding a partner and wrestling Beer Money, wrestling Samoa Joe, or helping with a promo in the background behind the scenes, or helping on creative. Giving my experiences that I learned to show what I feel to help you take it to the next level. Just continue to contribute to the TNA product, as well as contribute to the business that I love."
Dave Scherer is reporting that Samoa Joe has been suspended from TNA indefinitely due to an apparent bad attitude. There is also speculation that the company hasn't been happy with Joe's weight.
During an appearance on the "Busted Open" radio show earlier today, Tommy Dreamer stated he has spoken with Paul Heyman about having a role on the upcoming ECW-themed TNA Hardcore Justice PPV this Sunday in Orlando. Dreamer stated Heyman has interests in doing his own thing at the moment, but hoped he would be there. He also wished appearances could be made by Joey Styles and Rey Mysterio, but how both can't due to their contracts with WWE.
Dreamer added, "If Paul wants to be there, Paul will be there. And if Paul's not going to be there, it's not on Paul. That's cool. Yes, I have spoken to him. I have expressed that I wished he was there. He's doing his deal. I hope he shows up. You never what mysteries and surprises we will have in store. Trust me, I have a few already."
- TNA wanted to do a Ric Flair vs. Shane Douglas match for the Hardcore Justice PPV to play off a beef the two had years ago. Flair reportedly didnt want to do the match. Douglas recently told Fanhouse writer Brian Fritz that he turned down TNAs offer for the PPV.
Edge vs. Wade Barrett ended in a No Contest Divas Champion Alicia Fox, Jillian & Tamina def. Eve, Gail Kim & Natalya WWE Champion Sheamus def. Goldust John Cena def. Chris Jericho The Great Khali def. Ted DiBiase Randy Orton def. United States Champion The Miz in a Non-title Match
SAN ANTONIO, Texas Its the dog days of summer, and with SummerSlam just two weeks away, the Raw roster certainly seems to be feeling the heat. While WWE Champion Sheamus tries to escape the glare of his cold-blooded competitor, Randy Orton, Team WWE continues to tear themselves apart.
Randy Orton def. United States Champion The Miz in a Non-Title Match (PHOTOS | WATCH) Randy Orton ruined everything at least according to The Miz. The United States Champion complained before their match that he would also hold the WWE Title, if not for that meddling Viper, who RKOd him last week before he could cash in his Money in the Bank contract on a dazed WWE Champion Sheamus.
During their bout, with The Celtic Warrior scouting from ringside, Miz offered a convincing case for himself to reign as WWE Champion. However, it was The Viper who would eventually outmaneuver Mr. Money in the Bank to score yet another victory on the path to his WWE Title Match at SummerSlam.
After his win, Orton appeared confident perhaps overly so. He even dared Sheamus to enter the ring with him, but the Irishman begged off, possibly still smarting from an RKO he received after gunning for his cold-blooded adversary the previous week. Or perhaps the Irishman is simply biding his time until he can skin the snake once and for all.
The Great Khali def. Ted DiBiase (PHOTOS | WATCH) Earlier in the evening, Michael Tarver and David Otunga had informed The Great Khali that Ted DiBiase was attempting to replace him and buy his way onto Team WWE. The pair even tried to convince Khali to join The Nexus. While the charm offensive failed, a seed was nonetheless planted.
Hoping to water that seed, Wade Barrett and Skip Sheffield perched themselves ringside as Khali faced off against DiBiase. When it appeared The Fortunate Son had opened a window of opportunity, Barrett and Sheffield slammed it shut, distracting DiBiase. The ploy allowed The Punjabi Playboy to capitalize for the win. While he basked in the glow of victory, Khali even appeared appreciative of The Nexus ongoing efforts, which may signal further trouble for Team WWE at SummerSlam.
John Cena & Bret Hart to face Chris Jericho & Edge In the wake of the further implosion of Team WWE, Raws anonymous GM arranged a tag team match for the following Monday, pitting John Cena & WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart against their former SummerSlam teammates Chris Jericho & Edge, who appear to have reconnected over their mutual disdain for Cena, The Nexus and the WWE Universe. Oh, and if the tension wasnt high enough, all seven members of The Nexus will encircle the ring to act as lumberjacks!
John Cena def. Chris Jericho (PHOTOS | WATCH) Apparently, Chris Jericho wasnt really all that interested in leading Team WWE after all. Why else would he tap out the second John Cena locked him into an STF during their Loser Leaves SummerSlam Team Match? For the self-important Superstar, being free from Cena appeared more important than winning. To his credit, Cena offered to forget the entire episode in an effort to rebuild Team WWE. Selfish as ever, though, Jericho rejected the olive branch and abandoned his teammates.
WWE Champion Sheamus def. Goldust (PHOTOS | WATCH) What a difference a year makes. In 2009, Goldust peppered Sheamus with aggression and skill when the two were in ECW. In their match tonight, however, the WWE Champion won easily, asserting his dominance and then some. After the win, the Irishman ranted about having ended Triple Hs career and then proceeded to threaten to do the same to his SummerSlam foe, Randy Orton.
Divas Champion Alicia Fox, Jillian & Tamina def. Eve, Gail Kim & Natalya; Melina returned and attacked Alicia (PHOTOS | WATCH) Alicia Foxs hot streak just ran headlong into cold, harsh reality. The Divas Champ had teamed with Jillian & Tamina to face Eve, Gail Kim & Natalya. After watching Tamina save her bacon, Alicia seized the baton and took credit for her teams win. Her selfish exploits backfired, though, when a returning Diva paid a visit: Melina! The brunette beauty attacked Alicia, sending the message that shes back and hungry. And when the Divas Champ tried to escape Melina, her fellow Divas forced her back in, where the striking Latina punished her and, undoubtedly, sent a chill up her spine.
Edge quit Team WWE; Chris Jericho challenged John Cena An inconsolable Edge confronted John Cena in the locker room area after The Nexus cornered him during his loss to Wade Barrett. During the war of words, The Ultimate Opportunist quit Team WWE, complaining to Cena that his teammates did not involve themselves in his match. This, after he had previously insisted that his teammates not involve themselves. Yeah, you read that correctly.
Still reeling from Edges abrupt departure, Cena was then confronted by Chris Jericho. The self-important Superstar demanded that the two face each other later in the night, with the loser leaving Team WWE. Despite his protestations, Cena reluctantly agreed.
Wade Barrett vs. Edge ended in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH) After Team WWE cracked under the strains of infighting last week, Edge felt compelled to voice his frustration. He went rogue, belittling his SummerSlam team and challenging Wade Barrett to a singles match. Before the leader of The Nexus could respond, Edges SummerSlam teammate R-Truth tried to talk sense into him, emphasizing the need for unity. Raws anonymous General Manager interrupted Truth, however, and quickly granted The Rated-R Superstars request.
During the bout, Edge nearly scored a pinfall on Barrett, who immediately signaled for his Nexus comrades. Slinking toward the ring, the remaining Nexus members closed in on The Rated-R Superstar, who leaped a security barrier, scampered off into the crowd.
2 Cold Scorpio has been confirmed to appear at this Sunday's "HardCORE Justice" Pay-Per-View event! Visit HARDCOREJUSTICE.COM for all the info, and SHOPTNA.COM for fan VIP Weekend Xperience details
Rumor regarding WWE getting a new logo Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 07/31/2010 at 09:07 PM
A member of the WWE Universe site posted earlier today that the WWE would be getting a new logo. He claimed that he knew this because of a friend of his who works in production with WWE. He posted photos of himself with numerous WWE wrestlers and backstage at WWE events to try and prove his story. The post has since been removed from the WWE Universe site.
Christian def. Drew McIntyre Big Show def. Luke Gallows (Disqualification) Dolph Ziggler def. Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston (Disqualification, Non-Title Match) Michelle McCool def. Tiffany (Women's Championship Match) Rey Mysterio vs. Jack Swagger (No Contest, No Disqualification Match)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Things got wet and wild when Jack Swagger and Rey Mysterio both found themselves swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. And in a shocking revelation, Kane said The Undertaker told him it was Rey Mysterio who attacked him!
Rey Mysterio vs. Jack Swagger No Disqualification Match ended in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH) As Rey Mysterio and Jack Swaggers battle waged on, they found themselves tangling along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Although no winner was determined, it was Swagger who found himself gasping for air after Mysterio tossed him in the water. But the night wasnt over yet, as Kane emerged from the darkness and tossed his alleged brothers assailant into the salty brine.
"Self-professed" Co-Women's Champion Michelle McCool def. Tiffany in a Women's Championship Match (PHOTOS | WATCH) In a match that was supposed to feature Womens Champion Layla, Official SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero shook things up by having the Self-professed Co-Womens Champion Michelle McCool defend the title. With a hard-hitting Faithbreaker, Michelle stopped Tiffany cold. But just as things were looking peachy keen for Team Lay-Cool, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long threw a wrench in things.
Long made it crystal clear. Theres only one Womens Championship. And you two need to make up your mind who is going to wear the title. Because if you dont decide, then next week, I will, he said.
Dolph Ziggler def. Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston by Disqualification in a Non-Title Match (PHOTOS | WATCH) As Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston mounted an aggressive assault on Dolph Ziggler, things went a little too far for the ref. After being disqualified, an enraged Kingston assaulted Ziggler without mercy, showing a rare side of the champion. The chaos finally ended when the wound-up champion was subdued by WWE officials. Despite the beating Ziggler received, he claimed his second win in a row over Kingston and earned himself an Intercontinental Champion Match against the Kingston next week.
Big Show def. Luke Gallows by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) Like a pack of ravenous predators, The Straight Edge Societys CM Punk and Joey Mercury intervened in a match between Big Show and Luke Gallows. With Gallows joining in, the trio viciously assaulted The Worlds Largest Athlete by smashing him into the steel ring steps and repeatedly grinding and stomping on his hand. Serena even entered the fray, driving her heels into Big Shows hand.
Christian def. Drew McIntyre (PHOTOS | WATCH) Despite a brutal offense from Drew McIntyre combined with Christian battling an injured shoulder it was the veteran who claimed victory by locking up the Scotsman with an inside cradle small package.
Kane revealed Rey Mysterio attacked The Undertaker (PHOTOS) Kane revealed that The Undertaker is finally showing signs of recovery by talking for the first time in two months. In a bedside discussion, Kane said his brother told him it was Rey Mysterio who attacked him.
After the stunning news, The Big Red Monster recalled how Rey Mysterio won a SmackDown Battle Royal and qualified for the World Title Match at the Fatal 4-Way pay-per-view. Kane claimed it all made sense that it was Rey who wanted Undertaker out of the way, so that he could win the Battle Royal and advance to Fatal 4-Way.
Full of rage, Kane said Mysterio will cease to exist after he beats him at SummerSlam and stuffs him in a casket. (Preview)
John Cena rips into NXT Season 2 rookie Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 07/28/2010 at 12:49 PM
John Cena posted the following about Perry Watson on his Twitter (@JohnCena) page:
"If Percy Watson makes another one of those faces where I'm supposed to think he's mad but it looks like he just crapped himself...I'll eliminated him. He has gone downhill every single week. Disappointing. He is really one hell of an athlete. I think he may be suffering from yep yep syndrome. Looking for something special when all he needs is what he's got."
Impact does highest rating in five months Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 07/31/2010 at 01:43 PM
Credit: PWTorch.com
Thursdays episode of Impact scored a 1.22 cable rating, its highest rating since February 18th. Overall, the show drew 1.65 million viewers.
Much of the ratings increase can be attributed to the the male 12-17 demographic, which scored a 1.21 compared to last weeks 0.97. Overall, viewership was up nearly 15 percent compared to last weeks 1.06 rating. It was also up 22 percent compared to the programs average rating of 1.00 since returning to Thursday nights on May 13th.
"Fight card" announced for August 12th Impact Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 07/30/2010 at 11:57 AM
SPIKE TV TO TELECAST SPECIAL TNA IMPACT! EVENT AUGUST 12 FEATURING ROB VAN DAM VS. ABYSS FOR THE TNA WORLD TITLE NETWORK TO TELEVISE TNAS WRESTLINGS ACTION-PACKED FIGHT CARD ORIGINALLY SLATED FOR PAY-PER-VIEW
New York, NY, July 30, 2010 Spike TV will telecast a special Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling iMPACT! event on Thursday, August 12 at 9:00pm ET/PT featuring the biggest names in TNA, including TNA World Heavyweight Champion Rob Van Dam, Abyss, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, The Phenomenal AJ Styles, The Charismatic Enigma Jeff Hardy and many more.
The special TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! features a lineup of matches originally slated for the Hard Justice pay-per-view event on August 8. The card was moved to Spike TV after TNA President Dixie Carter and The Extreme Original Tommy Dreamer announced the special a one night only HardCORE Justice pay-per-view event to celebrate the superstars who created hardcore wrestling.
The change to HardCORE Justice provided TNA with the opportunity to take the original August pay-per-view card and move it to Spike TV. This will allow TNA fans a pay-per-view type experience on TNA iMPACT! If youve never seen a TNA pay-per-view event before, this is your chance to see what youve been missing, TNA President Dixie Carter said.
The special August 12 edition of TNA iMPACT will be two hours of nonstop wrestling, featuring only matches originally slated for pay-per-view. Pop culture icon and TNA Wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan will oversee the special iMPACT!, which includes two world title matches as well as a possible fifth and final installment of a best-of-five-match series between the top tag-teams in wrestling, Beer Money and Motor City Machine Guns.
Matches showcased on August 12 include:
THE WHOLE FN SHOW ROB VAN DAM vs. ABYSS (TNA WORLD TITLE MATCH)
OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST KURT ANGLE vs. THE PHENOMENAL AJ STYLES
ANGELINA LOVE vs. MADISON RAYNE (TNA KNOCKOUTS TITLE MATCH)
THE CHARISMATIC ENGIMA JEFF HARDYS OPEN CHALLENGE
THE POPE DANGELO DINERO vs. THE BLUEPRINT MATT MORGAN vs. MR. ANDERSON
BEER MONEY vs. MOTOR CITY MACHINE GUNS (IF NEEDED, TNA WORLD TAG TEAM TITLES MATCH)
INK INC. vs. GENERATION ME (#1 CONTENDERS MATCH FOR TNA WORLD TAG TEAM TITLES)
About TNA Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling is the worlds most innovative experience in professional wrestling, airing in over 120 countries worldwide. Join Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Rob Van Dam, The Phenomenal AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, Sting, the lovely and lethal TNA Knockouts and the no-limits X-Division for TNA iMPACT! every Thursday night at 9:00 pm ET/PT on Spike TV.
TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. For more information visit www.tnawrestling.com
Spike TV is available in 98.6 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is Spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press
Santino Marella & Vladmir Kozlov def. William Regal & Primo Caylen Croft def. Chris Masters MVP def. Chavo Guerrero
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MVP def. Chavo Guerrero (PHOTOS | WATCH) They say all good things must come to an end. Chavo Guerrero learned this tonight as his two-week winning streak was stopped by the explosive MVP. Taking a break from hanging out with Lebron James in his hometown of Miami, The Ballin Superstar brought the fight to Chavo, battering him with stiff shots and countering Guerreros impressive arsenal of submission maneuvers. Putting an exclamation point on his awesome performance with a devastating Play of the Day, MVP beat Chavo and headed right back to the VIP area.
Caylen Croft def. Chris Masters (PHOTOS | WATCH) Three weeks ago on WWE Superstars, Chris Master dominated Caylen Croft in a Master Lock Challenge, but was assaulted by Croft and his partner, Trent Barreta, after the bout. Looking to gain retribution against the Dude Busters, The Masterpiece locked up with Croft again and used his impressive power to toss his opponent around. But the double-team assault of the SmackDown duo was too much for Masters to handle. Distracted by Barreta at ringside, the big man left himself open for a vicious DDT from Croft, leading to a disappointing loss.
Santino Marella & Vladmir Kozlov def. William Regal & Primo (PHOTOS | WATCH) After settling their differences on Raw many weeks ago, the unique pairing of Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov has become one of the most successful tag teams in WWE. Their winning ways continued tonight as William Regal & Primo were unable to keep up with the unorthodox mix of the Italian Superstars bizarre behavior and The Moscow Maulers pure power. After Regal fled from Santinos feared cobra strike, Kozlov was free to drive Primo into the mat to give his team the decisive victory.
Matt Hardy just won't stop talking about me; obviously he's upset because he's long pass it and is and always will be in the shadow of his brother, just because i've got more potential than him, tut tut, jealousy is so ugly.
I'm going to get right into things as we are getting closer and closer to HardCORE Justice.
Opener
Show opens with Tommy Dreamer, Mick Foley, Raven, Stevie Richards, Rhyno, and Brother D-Von are in the ring. Dreamer immediately states that due to ECW being owned by someone else, the group is to be known as EV 2.0. Dreamer addresses D-Von to inquire about Brother Ray's absence. Ray calls his brother to the ring.
D-Von wants to know if Ray is in or out. Dreamer reaches out to Ray to join them for one last night. Foley says that with or without Ray, the show will go on but it would be greater with Ray's involvement. Taz stands up from the announce desk and tells Bubba to do it. Ray gets into the ring and has just one question, "Are we going to light somebody on fire?" The brothers hug after Ray decides to join up.
Hulk Hogan's music hits and the icon comes to join the guys of EV 2.0. He welcomes them to TNA. Hogan says that while ECW was doing their thing in the 90's he was busy wearing black (nWo reference) and he missed it but now he'll get a chance to see them. Abyss (and "Janice") show up atop the ramp. "They" are apparently not happy. The reunion wasn't a part of "their" plan and the person who's to blame for this Dixie Carter. Hogan tells Abyss to go talk to a shrink because no one is putting a hand on Dreamer until the PPV. Abyss doesn't care and Dreamer will be taken out tonight. Dreamer is willing to fight Abyss tonight.
Backstage Segment
Lacey and Velvet Sky are talking in the locker room until Madison Rayne enters. Rayne is ready to squash things as the trio has been running the Knockouts division for months. Sky is upset that Rayne invited a fourth member to the group who is still unknown to the other two girls. She is still upset that Rayne said she didn't need them. Rayne is asking for a truce and after some prodding, Sky accepts and the ladies hug it out.
Match #1: Sarita vs. Angelina Love
Love and Sarita are doing quick takedowns and going for quick pins early on. During the match, the announcers inform us that the Dreamer/Abyss match is a weapons match. Sarita is able to roll through a roll up attempt from Love and deliver a clothesline. Back suplex from Sarita but she dances around before going for the pin attempt. Angelina hits a spear from out of the corner and builds momentum hitting a jumping elbow and then a flying clothesline. Botox Injection kick and Love gets the victory.
Winner: Angelina Love via pinfall
Eric Young and Orlando Jordan are backstage. Young is apparently messed up on rum candy and Jordan is trying to get him to act normal. Seems we have a new tag team.
After commercials, we get a video from two weeks ago from Xplosion that shows Eric Young falling and hitting his head after a kick from Suicide that explains his new behavior.
Match #2: Ink Inc. vs. Orlando Jordan and Eric Young
Jordan sticks his gum in the mouth of So Cal Val and Eric Young brings out a mannequin with a boa and puts it on the apron. Jesse Neal eats an elbow from OJ and he is keeping the spiked-hair one grounded. Neckbreaker from Jordan. Neal hits a jawbreaker on Jordan after a brief interference from Moore. Jordan tries to tag Young but tags the dummy instead. Young climbs to the top and throws the dummy at Ink Inc. Jordan turns his back as he addresses Young. Ink Inc. dropkicked Jordan into Young. Neal puts Jordan up on his shoulder and Moore hits a neckbreaker from the top rope.
Winner: Ink Inc. via pinfall
In-Ring Segment
Ric Flair, AJ Styles, Kazarian, and Beer Money are in the ring. Flair tells Jay Lethal that he has a clause in his contract that he has a rematch for all his matches. Next week, Lethal and Flair squares off in a street fight. Beer Money is not surprised that they are apart of Fortune, as the greatest faction would have to include the greatest tag team in the world. They are on their way to be four-time tag champs. Kaz says they aren't angry rookies (Nexus diss) and they are the best wrestlers in the TNA Galaxy (WWE Universe diss). Styles plans on giving credibility to the title he has on his shoulder. The belt is no longer the Global Championship, it is now the TV Title. He will honor the title at all shows.
Kurt Angle is glad that Styles will honor the title. Angle reminds Styles is next in line for Angle's quest to the top.
Match #3: Beer Money vs. Motor City Machine Guns - Steel Cage match (Best of Five series, match #3)
The Guns climb over the cage behind BMI and leap off the ropes to get a quick jump on their opponents. Storm and Roode are sent face-first into the cage. Dream Sequence from the Guns. Roode is already bleeding. Storm is able to stop the momentum and BMI begin working on Alex Shelley. Roode tries for a superplex but Shelley stops it and hits a hurricanrana. A dropkick from Sabin that takes out both opponents. All four men in the ring. Roode clotheslines Sabin who flips. Shelley slams Roode's face into the cage and delivers a double foot stomp from the top rope. MCMG hit some quick offense to Storm but the Storm hits a F-5 like move to get back in control. Sabin gets a powerbomb/back cracker combination but Sabin kicks out. Sabin climbs to the top as Shelley stops BMI from climbing out. Sabin leaps off the top and takes out both men of Beer Money. Storm gets the beer bottle from the corner but hits Roode instead. Shelley hits a crossbody from the top as Sabin delivers a neckbreaker.
Winner: Motor City Machine Guns via pinfall
In-Ring Segment
Mr. Anderson's music is playing but Matt Morgan comes out instead. Morgan is in the ring and wants the microphone to be lowered but it doesn't. Morgan is yelling at whoever lowers the mic and tries again. The mic comes down slowly. He mocks Anderson's introduction including the repetition of the name. The real Anderson is then out atop the ramp. The mic lowers right away for him. To show Morgan how easy it is, Anderson has the mic lowered again. Anderson wants to come closer and gets into the ring. Morgan is taunting Anderson to punch him and Anderson punches him in the lower regions. Anderson punches Morgan in the head a few times and then starts mocking him. Morgan puts a thumb to Anderson's eye and then beats down Anderson. The microphone's cord is used to choke Anderson until Jeff Hardy makes the save. Hardy and Anderson double-team Morgan until two security officials hit the ring and are acting really un-security like with the tossing around of Hardy and Anderson. The security are actually fighting with Anderson and Hardy until D'Lo Brown, Al Snow, and Pat Kenney hit the ring and D'Lo admonishes them.
Anderson and Hardy are backstage and Christy Hemme wants to know what happened out there. Anderson says that the two security men have always wanted to be wrestlers but had to settle for TV security. Now they have a match against Anderson and Hardy and they should bring Morgan with them.
Match #4: Kazarian vs. Rob Terry
The ref sends AJ Styles to the back. Kaz dropkicks Terry in the back before the bell sounds. Another dropkick but Terry isn't falling. Kaz flies at Terry but Terry catches him and delivers the Freak Buster.
Winner: Rob Terry via pinfall
Opinion: The match wasn't even a minute long. Rating: 1/4*
Match #5: Murphy, Gunner, and Matt Morgan vs. Mr. Anderson and Jeff Hardy
From the tweets I'm seeing, it seems that Murphy and Gunner are two men who are friends of the Hardys. Morgan tagged himself in as the match started and wants Anderson. Jeff makes that happen. Morgan tags Murphy in and Murphy doesn't waste much time before he tags Gunner. Swinging neckbreaker from Anderson. Anderson allows Jeff to launch off his back but Murphy clotheslines Hardy in mid-air. Whisper in the Wind from Hardy and he gets a nearfall. Anderson is grabbed by the head and it allows the heels to get in control. Morgan heads to the back. Anderson is able to hit the Mic Check and Hardy hits the Swanton Bomb.
Winner: Mr. Anderson and Jeff Hardy via pinfall
Hogan tells Christy that next week he has some huge news that we're going to love.
In-Ring Segment
Eric Bischoff is with Ms. Tessmacher. On Aug. 12th, we are going to get to see something we've never seen before thanks to Dixie inspiring him. We're going to get PPV-quality action on iMPACT!. Abyss' music hits the ring. He just got done talking to "them" and "they" want him to make the main event for Aug. 12th. He wants to hang "Janice" hanging above the ring and have a ladder match. Bischoff agrees to the match to prevent Abyss from attacking him. Abyss states "Janice" wants him to return the favor for Bischoff's slap a few weeks ago but RVD's music hits and he storm the ring. A chair is thrown at Abyss and then RVD is able to take the Abyss into the corner. Van Daminator from RVD.
Abyss rolls to the outside. RVD tries to jump at Abyss but Abyss moves and he crashes into the guardrail. Abyss is looking at Dixie, who has backed up into the audience. D'Lo, Snow, and Kenney are out with chairs to stop Abyss. Before we go to commercial, Dreamer heads out for the match and he's given "Janice".
Main Event: Tommy Dreamer vs. Abyss
We return and the match is already underway. Abyss gets a garbage can lid to the back. Abyss lifts him up and drops him unceremoniously across the guardrail. Back suplex from Abyss to Dreamer unto a garbage can. Abyss is ready for a kendo stick shot but Dreamer avoids it. Dreamer hits a crossbody and then a clothesline. Abyss returns the favor by sending Dreamer into a chair that was wedged in the corner. Abyss goes up to the top but Dreamer crotches him. Abyss is flipped upside-down and Dreamer hits a dropkick into a garbage can that crashes into Abyss' face. Dreamer goes under the ring and pulls out a barbed-wire plank. A DDT to the plank is avoided by Abyss and Dreamer gets clotheslined. Abyss goes and gets "Janice". Abyss swings but Dreamer avoids it. A quick roll up gets Dreamer a two count. Dreamer sets up "Janice" in the corner and Irish whips Abyss towards it. Abyss stops himself. Dreamer has a garbage can but Abyss punches it and then chokeslams Dreamer on the barbed wire.
Winner: Abyss via pinfall
Abyss gets "Janice" but Raven comes out with a chair. It looks like Raven is about to attack Abyss but he strikes Dreamer with the chair. DDT to the chair and then Raven licks Dreamer across the face.
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
Ik ben een man en woon in Dworp (Belgie) en mijn beroep is .
Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
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