- Jim Ross has been pushing WWE to scout talents from Ring of Honor because developmental needs a fresh supply of new talents. WWE has been more aggressive in signing new talents than they were in recent years.
Bischoff speaks out on the Hogan/Twitter incident Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/12/2010 at 12:03 PM
In an interview with SLAM! Wrestling, Eric Bischoff explained his side of what happened on Wednesday with the "official" Twitter account of Hulk Hogan. Bischoff said that him and Hogan had talked to Bubba The Love Sponge about having BTLS's people help out with setting up the Twitter account and website.
On Wednesday morning, BTLS posted the link to Hogan's Twitter account and Bischoff, assuming it was legit, linked it as well. Bischoff said he hasn't talked to BTLS about why the account wasn't verified and wished he had spoken to Hogan first.
It is probably a 16-year-old dweeb that doesnt have anything better to do, Bischoff said about who could be behind the fake account. I am 99% sure that there is no validity behind it and the person does not work for TNA.
Showtime Percy Watson, Kaval & Lucky Cannon vs. Husky Harris, Alex Riley & Michael McGillicutty United States Champion The Miz def. John Morrison
SAN JOSE, Calif. After 10 weeks of competition, another NXT Rookies dreams of becoming WWEs next breakout star have been shattered. The results of the latest NXT Poll were revealed live, and Lucky Cannon has been eliminated from WWE NXT.
Lucky Cannon is eliminated (PHOTOS | WATCH) With excitement at an all time high, the votes from the WWE Universe and the WWE Pros were combined, and the results of the latest NXT Poll were revealed. With a No. 6 ranking, Lucky Cannon was the latest NXT Rookie eliminated from the competition. (WATCH: NXT Rookies give their thoughts on the elimination)
The NXT Poll results were as follows: 1. Kaval 2. Michael McGillicutty 3. Showtime Percy Watson 4. Husky Harris 5. Alex Riley 6. Lucky Cannon
Theres just three weeks left until the season two finale of WWE NXT! The winning NXT Rookie will earn a title match against the champion of his choice at a future WWE pay-per-view.
WWE Universe, return to WWE.com tomorrow at noon ET to vote in the new NXT Poll. Next week there will be a double elimination! Which of the five remaining NXT Rookies do you think will be WWEs next breakout star? Which two NXT Rookies dreams will be shattered next week? Your vote counts for 50 percent!
United States Champion The Miz def. John Morrison (PHOTOS | WATCH) The topic of the week around the WWE locker room seems to be the unsteadiness of Team WWE before their 7-on-7 Tag Team Elimination Match against The Nexus this Sunday at SummerSlam. United States Champion The Miz boasted to fellow WWE Pro, John Morrison, that John Cena and Bret Hit Man Hart practically begged him to join Team WWE on Raw. (WATCH) But The Shaman of Sexy told Mr. Money in the Bank he didnt want his former tag team partner to join, and challenged him to a match on WWE NXT.
Once again, The Miz proved his awesomeness, defeating Team WWEs Morrison with a devastating Skull-Crushing Finale just five days before SummerSlam. Will The Miz join Team WWE and make an impact on the 7-on-7 Elimination Match this Sunday on pay-per-view? Or will Morrison and his teammates fight their own battle against The Nexus? (MATCH PREVIEW) Tune in to SummerSlam live this Sunday at 8 ET/5 PT on pay-per-view.
Showtime Percy Watson, Kaval & Lucky Cannon vs. Husky Harris, Alex Riley & Michael McGillicutty (PHOTOS | WATCH) The final six NXT Rookies faced off in a Tag Team Rematch of their bout on the previous nights Raw. (WATCH) While Husky Harris earned yet another win against Kaval on Raw, he wasnt so lucky on WWE NXT this time. Kaval earned a win for his team after pinning Michael McGillicutty. But was this tag team victory enough for the winners to impress the WWE Pros and secure their safety in this weeks NXT Poll?
NXT Rookie Challenge: Power Punch (PHOTOS | WATCH) Throughout season two, the NXT Rookies have been tested on their physical, verbal and mental skills. In the latest NXT Rookie Challenge the Power Punch the final six competitors punching power was sized up.
Each NXT Rookie had one punch at the boxing machine, and the competitor with the highest score Alex Riley won the Challenge. As the winner, the Varsity Villain gets the prestige and spotlight of appearing on Raw next week!
- After last night's RAW, Nexus ran back to the ring to brawl with Team RAW. The RAW stars cleared the ring except for Justin Gabriel. They all took turns beating Gabriel up before Edge speared him, John Cena hit the Attitude Adjustment and Bret Hart applied the Sharpshooter. The RAW stars then posed for the fans and went around ringside.
United States Champion The Miz def. Evan Bourne Melina def. Divas Champion Alicia Fox in a Non-title Match Mark Henry vs. Ted DiBiase ended in a No Contest Husky Harris, Michael McGillicutty & Alex Riley def. Kaval, Percy Watson & Lucky Cannon R-Truth & John Morrison def. William Regal & Zack Ryder The Bella Twins def. Eve & Gail Kim and Maryse & Jillian in a Triple Threat Tag Team Summertime Spectacular John Cena & Bret Hart vs. Edge & Chris Jericho ended in a No Contest
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Like a runaway sailboat careening toward SummerSlam, Team WWE fought and flailed as if in the eye of the storm. With just six days left, however, will the crew finally right themselves in time, or are they destined to crash against the rock solid unity of The Nexus?
John Cena & Bret Hart vs. Edge & Chris Jericho ended in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH | SEVEN DEADLY SINNERS) Marvels never cease. In a match that pitted snarling enemies, John Cena & Bret Hart faced down Edge & Chris Jericho in a battle of current Team WWE members against two Superstars who had left the squad high and dry. To dial up the tension, members of The Nexus were stationed outside the ring acting as "lumberjerks."
During the bout, The Nexus simply couldnt help themselves. The seven deadly sinners climbed into the ring to confront Cena and Hit Man. Confident they had the two where they wanted them, the numbers game tightened when John Morrison and R-Truth shot in to help their fellow Team WWE members. Then the seven deadly sinners appeared shocked when Edge & Jericho eventually turned to help their former opponents. In the end, The Nexus and Team WWE exchanged blows in a slice of what can be expected this Sunday at SummerSlam.
Justin Long will host next weeks Raw In the wake of the seasons biggest bash, SummerSlam, Justin Long will roll into Los Angeles to act as special guest host of Raw. As the star of the comedy feature film Going the Distance, the actor promises to bring some must-see action to Monday night.
The Nexus ambushed The Great Khali (WATCH) The Nexus have officially taken down their biggest prey to date. Earlier in the evening, The Great Khali had challenged Wade Barrett to a match. Before the bout could take place, however, The Nexus ambushed The Punjabi Playboy, clubbing his knee. WWE doctors have determined that The Great Khali suffered patella and ligament damage and is unlikely to compete at SummerSlam.
The Bella Twins def. Eve & Gail Kim and Maryse & Jillian in a Triple Threat Tag Team Summertime Spectacular (PHOTOS | WATCH) Ya gotta love summer. In a Triple Threat Tag Team Match, six sexy, smart and powerful Divas flooded the ring in a battle of bikini-clad beauties: The Bella Twins vs. Eve & Gail Kim vs. Maryse & Jillian. As the lucky duo of Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov shared referee duties, Brie & Nikki took control and overcame their strong and stunning opponents for the win.
R-Truth & John Morrison def. William Regal & Zack Ryder (PHOTOS | WATCH) Prior to their match against William Regal & Zack Ryder, R-Truth & John Morrison made it clear that they wanted to present a strong, united front. Mission accomplished.
Truth & Morrison, both members of Team WWE, demonstrated that they are prepared for their match against The Nexus at SummerSlam, come what may. With their SummerSlam aspirations in question, Truth & Morrison dominated the Brit & the Twit to notch an impressive victory.
Husky Harris, Michael McGillicutty & Alex Riley def. Kaval, Percy Watson & Lucky Cannon; WWE Champion Sheamus attacked Kaval (PHOTOS | WATCH | VOTE NOW IN THE NXT POLL) As the second season of WWE NXT rockets skyward, six NXT Rookies brought their talents to Monday night. Husky Harris, Michael McGillicutty & Alex Riley faced down Kaval, Percy Watson & Lucky Cannon. In the end, it was the burly Harris who snuffed out the agile Kaval to win for his team. It was the third win in a row over Kaval for the "Army tank with the Ferrari engine."
Afterward, a still fuming WWE Champion Sheamus, who had been stewing ringside after his encounter with Randy Orton, charged the ring and further punished Kaval before barking out his frustration to the WWE Universe.
WWE Champion Sheamus scuffled with Randy Orton (PHOTOS | WATCH) In six days, the question will be answered. For now, though, the WWE Universe is wondering: Who will hold the WWE Title after SummerSlam? The latest evidence to ponder came when current champion Sheamus called out his SummerSlam opponent Randy Orton. As the two fierce competitors jawed back and forth, the anonymous Raw General Manager intervened via email. Through his spokesman, announcer Michael Cole, the GM stipulated that were any Superstar to interfere in the match, they would be suspended indefinitely. The GM also encouraged the Irishman to retaliate against The Vipers claim that hes scared of him.
A melee ensued between the two, and when the dust had settled, it was Orton who had bested his rival. Although The Viper could have punted Sheamus in the skull, he uncharacteristically stopped short and instead, he actually handed the WWE Championship to the dazed Irishman.
Mark Henry vs. Ted DiBiase ended in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH) The Nexus persist in brutalizing any Superstar even considering joining Team WWE. The carnage continued with Mark Henry. In the locker room area, The Worlds Strongest Man asked Team WWE members John Morrison and R-Truth to consider his bout against Ted DiBiase his audition to join their SummerSlam squad. Once The Nexus got wind of Henrys hopes, they quickly dashed them by attacking before the match, leaving Henry battered and immobile.
Melina def. Divas Champion Alicia Fox in a Non-title Match, Divas Title Match arranged for SummerSlam (PHOTOS | WATCH) Ring rust? What ring rust? Last week, Melina sent a message to Divas Champion Alicia Fox that she is back and intensely focused on regaining the Butterfly Championship that she had to relinquish due to injury several months ago. This week, Melinas message got a whole lot louder. Not only did the homecoming queen defeat Alicia in a non-title bout, but the anonymous Raw General Manager arranged a Divas Title Match between the two at SummerSlam.
United States Champion The Miz def. Evan Bourne (PHOTOS | WATCH) It had been a rough couple of weeks for United States Champion The Miz. Despite capturing the Money in the Bank contract, The Cleveland Screamer found himself stymied during his attempts to cash in. This week, he gained a head of momentum after facing Evan Bourne in a non-title match. Although the high-flyer has been soaring lately, the U.S. Champ clipped his opponent's wings for the victory.
Chris Jericho and Edge attacked Bret Hart; The Nexus attacked The Hart Dynasty (PHOTOS) Oh, Canada! With just six days until SummerSlam, Bret Hart took a break from training in Calgary to address the further deterioration of Team WWE. The legendary Canadian appeared ready to convince his fellow countrymen, Edge and Chris Jericho, to rejoin the group.
First out, the arrogant Jericho proved as condescending and stubborn as ever, rebuffing the advice of the WWE Hall of Famer. Next up, The Ultimate Opportunist praised Hit Man before turning on him and attacking. Hart countered and sent Edge to the mat, at which point, Jericho jammed a thumb in Harts eye. The attack came as Edge & Jericho prepare to face The Excellence of Execution & John Cena in a tag team match later in the evening.
As the two scoundrels retreated, Harts niece, Natalya, hurried to the ring. She breathlessly informed her uncle that The Nexus had just ambushed The Hart Dynasty seemingly in an effort to prevent them as replacements on Team WWE.
Yet more from the "Hulk Hogan" Twitter account Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/11/2010 at 03:41 PM
Here are the latest posts from the @realHulk_Hogan account on Twitter which, as mentioned before, was confirmed as a legit account by Eric Bischoff. In fact, both Kevin Nash and Jeff Jarrett are following the Hogan account.
"Sorry guys, not revealing myself because at the end of the day, I need to put food on my family's table and getting fired won't help that. But if I can use this big work as venue to provide TRUE honest opinions of the TNA biz today, then great, because we have no other way. AJ spoke out for us a little while ago and got ridiculed. Had it been anyone else, they would either be suspended or fired. So I took it upon myself to use the "biggest name" to get our voices heard. It may seem like a pussy move, but try being in our positions. We got no choice but to use the Internet to our advantage here. And it's our hope that sites like PWInsider.com will publish our message. Because @TNADixie reads PWInsider.com, but it's not like she listens to them very much. And we love Tommy Dreamer, but how does he come first before us? How do all these ECW guys, who had their chance in 1995, come before us? No disrespect to the ECW guys either. Just saying. @TNADixie got worked herself when she believed in @EBischoff and Hogan by firing Christopher Daniels and bringing in Venis Jordan,NastyBoys. And all the rest of the Hogan contingent. Where is Daniels now? Where is Samoa Joe? Where is Amazing Red? Where is Kendrick? Where is Scotty Steiner, who could still WORK for his age. We loved Scotty. We don't need Hall or Waltman who use TNA in reminisce old times. f***in use Desmond Wolfe, use Homicide, use Hernandez, use Awesome Kong, us the people that brought you to the dance @TNADixie. And use me the way I've been suggesting. You always assure me that things will go in the right direction, but then forget about it. Then there's @EBischoff who runs his mouth saying he talks to talent when he's never spoken to me about the product once. And I'm sorry, I love Vince Russo, but his time as a writer was long gone after he left the WWF. Demote him to ring crew staff, honestly. Russo will have more fun watching us stretch and practice in the ring before the shows instead of writing our work. That's it for now. Send the message to @TNADixie. Out to the beach now."
More from the "Hulk Hogan" Twitter account Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/11/2010 at 03:23 PM
Dixie Carter posted the following on her Twitter page:
"Recent twitter of Hulk Hogan leaving TNA is bogus. To what extreme people will go."
The "Hulk Hogan" account then posted the following:
"@TNADixie Yes it's bogus, but @EBischoff himself is bogus. I work for you Dixie and respect you so much, but you've fallen off the wagon. @TNADixie You need to wake up and realize who your true TNA troops are. I don't see Hogan or @EBischoff breaking a sweat. @TNADixie I've bled for TNA, I've sacrificed for TNA, and I've put my family on the line for TNA... for what? To be pushed aside? It's BS @TNADixie And you know it deep down. If things don't change, a couple of us are quitting. @TNADixie I speak for a whole crop of men and women in the back. We're not happy."
So is TNA working a storyline on Twitter now? We'll just have to wait and se...
"Hulk Hogan" on Twitter says he works for TNA Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/11/2010 at 03:12 PM
The latest twist in the Hulk Hogan/Twitter story is that the person who made the account is actually a TNA employee. Here is what was posted:
"This one was for the INTERNET WRESTLING COMMUNITY! Beat us if you can, survive if we let you! How I got this to work: Well, here's the truth and honestly the truth, I work for TNA and am a current employee. TNA doesn't listen to any of us backstage. We're not allowed to step on anyones toes. So I thought this would be the best way to express my true thoughts. I hate Bischoff. I don't hate Hogan, but I don't see him helping TNA, he's just taking money. So let us do what we do best... And that's to provide true TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION WRESTLING. @TNADixie, this is a shoot brother. We want @EBischoff OUT! Hogan and Bischoff always play up how we're a happy family backstage. But that's far from it. We get paid shit. Some of us were paid better in 2006, no lies. Some of us got our eyes on a new wrestling company coming up in Florida and you know what, if it doesn't have @EBischoff's name, it's a draw"
Today Eric Bischoff announced that Hulk Hogan had an official Twitter account @realHulk_Hogan. Shortly after this announcement, the following message appeared on account:
"I know you've heard the rumors brothers and they are true. Eric and I are leaving TNA on a mutual basis. I just got out of meetings now. It was really fun but time to move on. TNA has new leadership coming in. Make sure you Hulkamaniacs still support them. TNA needs the power of Hulkamania to live on brothers."
Bischoff then posted a message saying that the Hogan account that Bischoff himself promoted is actually fake:
"The Hulk Hogan twitter posts are fake. Hulk IS in the process of setting up a page, but has not as yet. The rumors of us leaving TNA are bogus."
Was the account hacked? Is Bischoff screwing with fans? Who knows what is going on.
Tommy Dreamer, Rob Van Dam, and Chris Jericho have posted messages on Twitter about last nights TNA Hardcore Justice PPV. Heres what each of them said:
- Tommy Dreamer: Thank you to everyone for making tonight one of the greatest nights of my life. I didnt see much of the show. I heard & felt it. Luv ya all
- Rob Van Dam: IN THE WORDS OF FRANKIE VALLI- OH WHAT A NIGHT!!! THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE THIS PAY PER VIEW A HUGE SUCCESS EVERYBODY!!! OUR LAST STAND.
- Chris Jericho: Congrats to ECW for riding again one last time! Working there was always about family and defiance. Tonights show was no different.
Dreamer Gets Stitches, Hardcore Justice Notes Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/09/2010 at 11:41 AM
- TNA has released an EV 2.0 t-shirt with the words "Extreme Violence" on the back.
- Tommy Dreamer received stitches to his head after the match with Raven at last night's pay-per-view.
- Before last night's pay-per-view, Dixie Carter addressed the crowd and thanked Tommy Dreamer and everyone else. After the show went off the air, everyone partied in the ring with beer as Enter Sandman played. Everyone left but Team 3D and Tommy Dreamer. They led the crowd in an ECW chant before Dreamer raised a beer to the sky for those who have passed on.
RESULTS FROM THE HARDCORE JUSTICE PAY-PER-VIEW: SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT
Missed Sunday's "HardCORE Justice" Pay-Per-View event? You can catch the replay all month long on your PPV provider! Check your programming guide for details!
- Taz kicked off the Pay-Per-View by hitting his popular slogan welcoming the fans to HardCORE Justice
- It was announced Jerry Lynn would be unable to appear due to suffering a back injury, resulting in a new main event of RVD vs. Sabu
- Little Guido Maritato, Tracey Smothers and Tony Luke (The FBI) defeated Kid Kash, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger and Maritato pinned Diamond.
- A series of videos aired throughout the broadcast showing where former hardcore stars are now, including Tod Gordon, Blue Meanie. Pitbull, Francine
- Current TNA Superstars were also interviewed about their favorite hardcore memories
- Too Cold Scorpio defeated CW Anderson after a top rope moonsault/legdrop combination
- Stevie Richards defeated P.J. Polaco with the Big Stevie Kick - after the match, Polaco attacked Richards with a Singapore Cane. However, after the lights went out The Sandman appeared and caned Polaco!
- In a Three-Way dance, Rhino defeated Al Snow and Brother Runt after Rhino hit THE GORE on Runt for the win!
- In a South Philadelphia Street Fight, Team 3D (with Joel Gertner) defeated Axl Rotten and Kahoneys after Team 3D put Kahoneys through a table that was set on fire! After the bout, Brother Ray got on the mic and boasted about Team 3D's hardcore tag team legacy, which brought out The Gangstas! Team 3D brawled with New Jack and Mustafa all over over the arena, but after the fighting stopped, Team 3D, the Gangstas and Axl and Kahoneys all hugged to the applause of fans.
- In their "Final Showdown", Raven defeated Tommy Dreamer in a bloody and chaotic bout with Mick Foley as referee. The bout saw interference by Nova and "The Blue Tillie". Dreamer's wife even got involved, attempting to stop Raven after he handcuffed Dreamer's hands behind his back. After she gave Raven a low blow, a battered Dreamer hit a DDT and went for the pin, but Raven escaped. Dreamer went for another DDT, but this time Raven reversed it and hit his own Evenflow DDT for the win. After the bout, Dreamer and his wife left the ringside area.
- There was a tribute video to Paul Heyman with comments by several of the Hardcore Originals
- In the main event (non title), Rob Van Dam (accompanied by Bill Alfonso) defeated Sabu afer the 5 Star Frogsplash. After the bout, all the Hardcore Originals entered the ring and enjoyed a final toast with the crowd and TNA President Dixie Carter as "The Last Stand" was over and the Pay-Per-View went off the air!
Edge Moving Back to Smackdown Brand Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/05/2010 at 08:24 PM
The official Syfy website lists Edge, as well as The Undertaker, Rey Mysterio, Beth Phoenix and Michelle McCool, as appearing on Friday Night SmackDown when the program debuts on the network this October.
Regarding Edge, he was originally supposed to remain on SmackDown before WWE's mentality during the Draft changed to making the Raw brand the company's top priority. A renewed push for the Smackdown brand is expected this fall given that Vince McMahon has predicted with its move to Syfy that the audience for SmackDown will eventually be as large as Raw's.
Jerry Lynn comments on missing Hardcore Justice Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/08/2010 at 03:18 PM
In an interview with Brian Fritz of Fanhouse.com, Jerry Lynn had the following to say about missing the TNA Hardcore Justice PPV:
Ive been looking forward to this match for years and finally thought it was going to happen, unfortunately, I got hurt. Im really disappointed and hopefully it will happen in the future.
WWE star rips into Lacey Von Erich Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/06/2010 at 12:21 PM
WWE star Goldust is the latest wrestling personality to critique Lacey Von Erichs in-ring ability as he remarked the following on Twitter while watching her compete on last nights episode of TNA Impact:
- Sting made his return to TNA on last night's iMPACT, siding with Kevin Nash in an angle against Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff and Jeff Jarrett. Sting was wearing the red face paint from his Wolfpac days in WCW.
According to multiple sources within World Wrestling Entertainment, the company has signed reigning ROH World Champion Tyler Black to a contract.
It is believed that Black signed a developmental deal with WWE, but it has not been confirmed. He is expected to start with the company in September.
Black, who has been with Ring of Honor since 2007, has several title defenses scheduled next month. He will defend the ROH World Championship at the Glory by Honor Internet pay-per-view on Sept. 11 against Roderick Strong.
Black recently indicated on his Twitter account that he had some decisions to make, which sparked rumors that he would be joining WWE.
-- As reported yesterday here on the website, tonight's TNA HardCORE Justice pay-per-view main event between Rob Van Dam and Jerry Lynn will not take place as advertised. Lynn sustained a severe injury to either his back or hip while working out at the gym last week. He went to the doctor several times trying to get it fixed but reportedly decided within the past day that there was no way he'd be able to compete. Regarding the replacement main event, company officials are contemplating several ideas and there is talk of having RVD put his championship on the line. With that being said, the company has plans booked several months in advance and thus a title switch tonight is highly unlikely.
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- Jim Ross has been pushing WWE to scout talents from Ring of Honor because developmental needs a fresh supply of new talents. WWE has been more aggressive in signing new talents than they were in recent years.
Jerry Lynn comments on missing Hardcore Justice
