NEWS AND VIDEO FROM THURSDAYS iMPACT! BROADCAST ON SPIKE TV By Bill Banks
There are several major news items from Thursdays iMPACT! broadcast as TNA prepares for next Sundays Against All Odds Pay-Per-View event:
- The big news coming from the broadcast was that TNA Management Director Jim Cornette delivered on his promise to offer Samoa Joe a new contract, but things didnt work out as Cornette planned. During the in-ring contract signing, Matt Morgan made the mistake of ticking off Samoa Joe leading to Joe brawling with Morgan and putting him through a table. Joe left without signing the contract, which obviously enraged Cornette.
- In the main event of the broadcast, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle battled Tomko with AJ Styles appointed special referee by Cornette. AJ was forced to call it down the middle, or Cornette told him his TNA contract would be terminated. During the bout, Christian Cage got involved and ultimately helped Tomko win, although Tomko didnt realize it and AJ was knocked cold on the outside. After the match, Crystal caught up to Christian Cage, who said Tomko wants to do whats best for Tomko .well so do I! TNAwrestling.com has learned that after the broadcast, Cage was telling people he hopes Tomko will resolve his differences with The Instant Classic next Thursday night! Will Tomko agree to hear Cage out?
- Also on the broadcast, Booker T appeared in a taped interview talking about Sharmells recovery. However, Booker was actually setting up Robert Roode, who he attacked after a mixed match with Sonjay Dutt, Eric Young and Traci Brooks against Roode, Payton Banks and James Storm. Booker got a small measure of revenge, but nothing compared towhat he will try to do to Roode at Against All Odds next Sunday.
- Footage also aired on the broadcast of Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar discussing their history and Lesnars upcoming UFC Pay-Per-View debut.
OTHER NEWS ITEMS FROM THURSDAYS BROADCAST
- Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner and The Maple Leaf Muscle Petey Williams teamed up to take on The Rock N Rave Infection. During the broadcast, Steiner took saw his opportunity to take possession of both Feast Or Fired briefcases and left Williams to fend for himself. However, when Williams tried to stop Steiner from leaving, Steiner smashed him with one of the cases leading to the win for the Rock N Rave Infection.
- Kip James of the Voodoo Kin Mafia faced Hernandez of the Latin American Xchange in singles action. But, VKMs voodoo queen Roxxi Laveaux cost Kip the match when her interference backfired. After the bout, an enraged Kip James went off on Roxxi and told her to hit the bricks because she was fired! However, theres no word on if BG James agreed with Kips decision.
- Team 3D and Johnny Devine continued their war of words with Black Machismo Jay Lethal and The Motor City Machineguns on the broadcast leading up to their Hardcore Street Fight at the Against All Odds Pay-Per-View. The Machineguns and Lethal attempted to mock Team 3Ds past, but it resulted in a hardcore beating from the legendary tag team.
- Kaz challenged Black Reign to face him in a bout next week where Reigns pet rat Misty will be up for grabs in a pole match.
- In a three-way TNA Knockouts Match, Angelina Love defeated Roxxi Laveaux and ODB
Kane def. Shelton Benjamin Victoria def. Kelly Kelly The Miz & John Morrison def. Colin Delaney CM Punk def. Elijah Burke Kofi Kingston def. local
READING, Pa. A battered and heavily-bandaged Colin Delaney finally found a savior of sorts on this weeks ECW Tommy Dreamer. It was the newcomers sixth time in the ECW ring, and after losing another match this time a brutal Handicap Match against WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison Delaney was aided by the ECW Original. Has the youngster finally caught a break and a found an ally in Dreamer? (WATCH)
Also on Tuesday night, Kane and Shelton Benjamin faced off in one-on-one competition. Last week, ECWs Gold Standard was victorious over the Big Red Machine during the Over-the-Top Rope Challenge. This week, Benjamin took a giant Kane boot to the face, then fled the ring, with Kane winning by count-out. Has the Gold Standard finally met his match? Is Kane enough to silence Benjamin?
In other ECW action, the Land of the Extremes newest Superstar, Kofi Kingston, continued to garner the support of our fans, as the Jamaican Superstar won his second straight match. Kingston is happy to take on any trouble that may arise in Tuesday night paradise. What challenges await Kingston?
Fresh off her Best Body Contest win last week, Kelly Kelly put her in-ring skills to the test against Victoria. In Kelly Kellys case, the blonde didnt have more fun Tuesday night, as former Womens Champion Victoria laid her out with a Widows Peak, while Lena Yada and Layla watched at ringside. After the match, Lena and Layla obviously still angry about losing last weeks Best Body Contest rushed into the ring and left Kelly face-down on the mat.
Finally, CM Punk faced Elijah Burke on ECW. Despite being robbed of the ECW Title last week, the Straightedge Superstar got right back to his winning ways, as he was triumphant over Burke after a devastating GTS. Punks party continued later in the night when he crashed Chavo Guerreros Championship Fiesta.
This week's edition of Raw did a 3.9 cable rating, it's best number for a non-special since April 2, 2007, which was the show after last year's WrestleMania.
It certainly appears that curiosity from The Royal Rumble and John Cena's return spurred on the growth from last week's 3.5. The Cena factor is certainly borne out in the numbers as the first quarter hour of the show did a 4.31 cable rating, which was easily the best of the broadcast.
Overall, the first hour did a 4.05 while the second did a 3.69, so the only negative in the number is that they lost viewers as the show went on.
Former TNA Wrestling Superstar, "Wildcat" Chris Harris recently announced on his official website yesterday that he has signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. The following was posted on wildcatchrisharris.com yesterday:
"Wildcat Chris Harris is officially announcing that he has signed with the WWE on January 29th."
-- Paul Burchill (with Katie Lea) defeated Nick Berk. Before the match, Katie took the mic and said that all she wants is to see her brother win. Burchill responded, "What Katie wants, Katie gets."
WWE Heat:
-- Charlie Haas defeated DH Smith by submission. At one point in the match, Haas put the mask on and Smith later removed it. Haas retrieved it and put it back on.
-- Hacksaw Duggan pinned The Highlanders' Robbie.
-- Trevor Murdoch pinned Super Crazy with a "slow motion Canadian Destroyer."
When John Cena had surgery four months ago to repair his torn pectoral muscle, WWE reported that the recovery time would be 6-9 months. Recent interviews by Cena confirmed that he was still on that same recovery schedule, which made last night's return at the Royal Rumble a huge surprise.
When John Cena and WWE received word that he was physically cleared to wrestle, they immediately decided to keep it a secret to mislead people as to his true health status.
News about Cena starring in the new WWE Films project "12 Rounds" is true. What wasn't true is the time it will take to film the movie. Cena told the UK Sun newspaper last week that it would take 5 months to film. In reality, this was greatly exaggerated. WWE has applied for permits to film in New Orleans, which will take 4-6 weeks.
Because Cena will be filming in the United States, he'll be able to make appearances on WWE television leading up to WrestleMania.
Women's Champion Beth Phoenix & Jillian Hall def. Mickie James & Ashley Carlito def. Cody Rhodes Triple H & Shawn Michaels def. Snitsky & Umaga Mr. Kennedy def. Brian Kendrick Maria def. Melina WWE Champion Randy Orton & JBL def. Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy & Chris Jericho
PHILADELPHIA Triple H is no fan of losing. So, when The Game got to choose his partner Monday night in a tag team match against Umaga & Snitsky, he went with the sure bet, reuniting with his DX compadre Shawn Michaels. But reunions can sometimes be bittersweet.
Even as the longtime friends showed solidarity and vanquished their foes, the pair knew all too well that in three weeks they will be trying to destroy each other at No Way Out. Earlier in the night, the two were chosen by Raw GM William Regal to compete with four other Superstars Umaga, Chris Jericho, JBL and Jeff Hardy in an Elimination Chamber Match at the pay-per-view, with the winner earning an opportunity to compete against the WWE Champion at WrestleMania XXIV. Photos | Video
Return Engagement One night after shocking the Royal Rumble audience, former WWE Champion John Cena showed that hes itching to recapture his title. He called out reigning Champion Randy Orton for a title match that night. Orton begged off, but agreed to defend his title against Cena at No Way Out. But that wasnt the last he saw of Cena. Video
Royal Reprisal One night after both Jeff Hardy and Chris Jericho suffered losses at the Royal Rumble to Randy Orton and JBL, respectively, the two were out for revenge. But it was John Cena who exacted retribution. The former WWE Champion drew first blood when he ran in and laid out Orton after he and JBL prevailed, sending the unmistakable message that the Champ wants back what was once his. Story | Video
Mounting Frustration Mickie James paired with Ashley to confront the challenge of Jillian Hall & Womens Champion Beth Phoenix in a tag team match. Mickie came oh-so-close to pinning The Glamazon only to fall short again. Photos
Apple Turnover For the second consecutive week, Carlito turned up his game and defeated a member of the World Tag Team Champions. This time, the Caribbean Bad Apple pinned down Cody Rhodes. Photos
Family Disgrace Hornswoggle took his lumps Monday night, but not in the ring. After what the Chairman called his cowardly performance the night before, Mr. McMahon informed his bastard son that he was ashamed of him and didnt even want to be around him. Ouch! Video
Blond Ambition In his match against Mr. Kennedy, Brian Kendrick hoped to make a statement. Unfortunately, Mr. Kennedy was eager to make his own declaration. The loudmouth from Green Bay, Wis., not only pummeled his opponent, he also announced that he will challenge Ric Flair in a Career Threatening Match at No Way Out. Photos | Video | No Way Out Preview
Wardrobe Malfunction During her match with Melina, Maria found herself with her pants around her knees compliments of her overly aggressive opponent. But just as Maria was beginning to strut her panty-clad stuff, her "boyfriend" Santino Marella jumped into the ring, wrapped his jacket around her waist and lambasted the audience for getting a free show. Video
John Cena wins the Royal Rumble Match Randy Orton def. Jeff Hardy (Orton retains WWE Championship) Edge def. Rey Mysterio (World Heavyweight Championship Match) Ric Flair def. United States Champion MVP (Career Threatening Match) JBL def. Chris Jericho (Disqualification)
Jeff Hardy was interviewed this week by Charleston's The Post and Carrier newspaper. Hardy revealed that his body is in real bad shape. "My ankles are really weak. A lot of that stems from motocross in the past. I've got a (bone) chip in my right kneecap now, pain in my elbows and two herniated discs in my neck and my back. I'm not feeling great, but I've been extremely lucky that I've gone this far without surgery. So I'll just keep knocking on metal or wood."
Rey Mysterio def. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder (Disqualification)
Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore def. Deuce and Domino
The Miz, John Morrison &Layla vs. Chuck Palumbo, Jamie Noble & Michelle McCool (No contest)
Finlay vs. The Great Kahli (No contest)
World Heavyweight Champion Edge def. CM Punk
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. With just 48 hours until Royal Rumble, the SmackDown Superstars were upping their game in preparation for the showdown at Madison Square Garden. Among those ready to clash in the Big Apple are two of WWEs biggest athletes the 6-foot, 10-1/2-inch Undertaker and the 500-pound man-mountain from Harlem, N.Y., Big Daddy V.
But on Friday night, it was The Deadman who displayed his dominance. Using a submission move never seen before, Undertaker defeated V, leaving him with blood flowing from his mouth and requiring the Worlds Strongest Man, Mark Henry, to help him exit the ring. Somehow, The Phenom always finds a way to win. Will he find a similar way to defeat the 29 other men come Royal Rumble?
Bold statements In addition to The Phenom, Batista another serious Rumble contender and former World Heavyweight Champion grabbed the SmackDown mic to let everyone know about his chances of being the last man standing in New York City. Making a bold prediction, the 2005 Rumble winner proclaimed, Im putting every competitor on notice. History is going to repeat itself.
Belfast brawl On last weeks SmackDown, Finlay was on the receiving end of The Great Khalis brutal Vise Grip, which almost crushed the Fighting Irishmans cranium. To potentially allow Finlay to get some payback, the Chairman set up a no-rules Belfast Brawl between the two. Revenge came swiftly and severely when the Chairmans illegitimate son, Hornswoggle, looked to be in danger of being slammed into the announce table by Khali. This launched Finlay into a relentless attack; using his shillelagh, fists, boot and a chair, he opened a wound on the Punjabi giants forehead. Will Finlay be able to carry this aggression forward and use it to his advantage in the Rumble?
For Hornswoggle to survive the 30-man over-the-top rope Royal Rumble, hell surely need Finlay at his side. But, according to the Chairman, Hornswoggle cannot trust the Fighting Irishman. In the locker room area, Mr. McMahon pulled his son aside and advised him not to trust anyone in Royal Rumble. Your last name isnt Finlay, he said. Your last name is McMahon, and dont you ever forget it.
A glimpse into the future? Days before the Career Threatening Match at Royal Rumble, the verbal battle between Ric Flair and United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter continued on SmackDown. Taking a sarcastic look into Flairs future, MVP taunted Naitch with what it might look like, including the Nature Boy playing shuffleboard in his retirement. Flair brushed off MVPs prognosticating and flatly proclaimed he is not ready to retire, not ready to go home. All the talk will come to a head on Sunday, when Flairs fate in WWE is decided. If Flair defeats MVP, the Nature Boy carries on. Lose, and he must retire, as per the Chairman.
Divided they fall In a Six-Person Tag Team Match, Chuck Palumbo, Jamie Noble & Michelle McCool were set to face off against The Miz, John Morrison & Layla. But, before the match could really get going, McCools team got into trouble early. While bickering in the middle of the ring, Palumbo shoved Noble against the ropes, launching Michelle off the apron and down to the ground. With the match stopped for medical staff to check on Michelles condition, Chuck seemed to snap, delivering a vicious beating to Noble, his own teammate. After recovering, McCool tried to intervene, only to have Palumbo ruthlessly throw her to the ground again this time requiring emergency medical technicians to take her out of the arena on a stretcher. Later, as Michelle was brought to a waiting ambulance, Noble apologized for how things went down.
Professional help For fans wondering where Jesse and Festus have been in recent SmackDown action, Jesse offered an explanation. In an effort to help with his bizarre personalities, Festus is seeking professional help. Best friend Jesse explained there is the calm, cool and reserved Festus. And then there is the crazy, madman Festus. Which will we see when Festus gets well?
SmackDown in HD On the debut of SmackDown in HD, fans saw Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore defeat Deuce & Domino in tag team action. Also, fans learned that next week, Eve winner of the 2007 WWE Diva Search will be coming to SmackDown in HD.
Ready to Rumble With Royal Rumble just two days away, Rey Mysterio faced off against both Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder in a Handicap Match and got the win. Later, reigning World Heavyweight Champion Edge speared his way to victory over CM Punk, while Mysterio joined Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman at ringside to watch it all unfold. In just two days, a sold out Madison Square Garden will be watching as the two do battle for the World Heavyweight Championship.
The full results for the 2007 TNA Year End Awards are as follows:
FINISHER OF THE YEAR: Winner: The Muscle Buster Samoa Joe Runner Up: The Flux Capacitor Kaz Third Place: Gringo Killer - Homicide
KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR: Winner: Gail Kim Runner Up: Christy Hemme Third Place: Traci Brooks
TAG TEAM OF THE YEAR: Winner: The Motor City Machineguns Runner Up: The Latin American Xchange Third Place: AJ Styles & Tomko
FEUD OF THE YEAR: Winner: Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle Runner Up: Sting vs. Kurt Angle Third Place: Christian Cage vs. Samoa Joe
WHO TO WATCH IN 2008: Winner: Booker T Runner Up: Kaz Third Place: Judas Mesias
INSPIRATIONAL SUPERSTAR OF THE YEAR: Winner: Sting Runner Up: Jeff Jarrett Third Place: Eric Young
X DIVISION SUPERSTAR OF THE YEAR: Winner: Black Machismo Jay Lethal Runner Up: Kaz Third Place: Chris Sabin
MEMORABLE MOMENT OF THE YEAR: Winner: Booker T comes to TNA Wrestling Runner Up: Sting regains the World Title Third Place: Kurt Angle wins every TNA Title
MATCH OF THE YEAR: Winner: Sting vs. Kurt Angle at Bound For Glory Runner Up: Ultimate X (LAX vs. XXX) at Bound For Glory Third Place: Ladder Match (Kaz vs. Cage) at Genesis
TNA MVP OF 2007: Winner: Samoa Joe Runner Up: Kurt Angle Third Place: Christian Cage
There are several major news items to report from Thursdays iMPACT! broadcast on SpikeTV as TNA prepares for the upcoming Against All Odds Pay-Per-View on Sunday, February 10
- New matches have been added to the Pay-Per-View, including Barbed Wire Massacre 2 with Abyss vs. Judas Mesias, plus AJ Styles and Tomko defending the TNA World Tag Team Championship against BG James and his father Bullet Bob Armstrong.
- TNA Management Director Jim Cornette offered Samoa Joe the opportunity to be the special enforcer for the World Title match at Against All Odds, as well as a chance to compete for the gold at Destination X. In turn, Joe also demanded a new TNA contract that will pay him more than Kurt Angle! Cornette finally agreed with the contract signing taking place on this Thursdays iMPACT!.
- In the main event on the broadcast, TNA World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles & Tomko retained the gold in a three-way bout against Team 3D and the Motor City Machineguns, despite AJ Styles leaving Tomko during the bout to tend to Karen Angle.
- The broadcast also saw Cornettes giant backup Matt Morgan get into a fight with Kevin Nash after Morgan insulted the multi-time World Champion.
- In addition, the broadcast featured footage of Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar and UFC President Dana White discussing Lesnars upcoming UFC Pay-Per-View bout.
- Kurt Angle wanted a sitdown talk with Tomko, but it resulted in a brawl between the two superstars after Angle insulted Tomkos wife. The World Champion challenged Tomko to face him next Thursday on iMPACT!.
- Booker T won the Memorable Moment of the Year award, but was interrupted by Robert Roode during his acceptance. Roode blamed Booker for his wife Sharmell getting injured at Final Resolution by putting her in harms way.
- Gail Kim won the Knockout of the Year award, and was on hand to accept it despite still suffering from a concussion at the hands of Awesome Kong. However, Kong spoiled the award presentation and ending up attacking Gail again. Before Kong could hit her powerslam on Gail, the ODB hit the ring to chase off her Against All Odds opponent.
- Black Machismo Jay Lethal won X Division Superstar of the Year, but later lost his X Division Championship to Johnny Devine thanks to interference from Team 3D. Johnny Devine is now the new TNA X Division Champion.
- New Japan superstars Tiger Mask and Curry Man appeared on the broadcast, beating Lance Hoyt and Jimmy Rave with Christy Hemme, aka The Rock N Rave Infection, in tag team action.
Ik heb een vraagje voor jullie. Willen jullie dat ik de videos eropzet van de ppv's of niet. Dit zou starten vanaf de royal rumble.Maar ik vraag nu jullie mening daarover . Stuur mij gewoon een mailtje met jullie antwoord op.
This weeks edition of WWE Monday Night RAW which was WWE RAWs high definition debut scored a 3.5 cable rating. The first hour of the show scored a 3.52 while the second hour scored a 3.53.
January 19ths edition of WWE AM RAW scored a 0.6 cable rating.
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.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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