Carlito comments on his firing, WWE being PG, more Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 08/14/2010 at 01:00 PM
The following messages were posted on the Twitter page of Carlito @carlitocolon...
WWE being PG:
"I'm wondering as fans, were any of u disappointed when the divas came out in those granny suits? I get the whole going PG thing, but WTF? Since when is a bikini not PG? Oh, and BTW all u girls looked gr8 in the granny suits...just sayin!My point is, u wanna go PG fine. But that doesn't mean wrestling has 2 be lame and cookie cutter! Make it fun again! PG from a business standpoint is actually smart. Vince is not stupid! I'm just sayin that they go a lil overboard with it at times. Sure they might b losing fans, but by being PG the big corporations are less afraid of sponsoring them, and they bring in the big $!Plus, the kids are more likely to buy the toys and merch...and we all know, if mommy approves, its all good!"
Being told Vince was stupid to let him go:
"no, vince was right 2 let me go...and I was very happy 2 go!"
Who came up with the "painting a hole in the wall" skit with Hornswoggle:
"lol, that's was more of a punishment bc I had asked 2 quit at that point."
Bryan Danielson's firing:
"I can't really speak on that bc I don't know. It seems to me that something shady happened there. He seemed like a good kid 2 me"
Going back to WWE:
"I'd go back anytime...but if they're not gonna use me right, I refuse to go back!"
WWE not pushing talented wrestlers, and pushing Sheamus instead:
"I agree...but I have 2 disagree with u about sheamus. At 1st I wasn't 2 fond of him, but I believe he's stepped up his game! His fans and his character over the last couple of years:
"I appreciate all the love people! I can't believe I still have fans! Let's face it my character was pretty lame for the past couple of years. Thanks 4 sticking by me! It really broke my heart having 2 walk through that curtain knowing the crap I had 2 go out there and do!" "Lol, I'm not down on myself! I'm just calling it like I saw it. For the past 2 or 3 years Carlito was lame!"
Bashing WWE and being disrespectful to creative with his last comments: "I haven't bashed the WWE, I'm thankful 4 a lot that they gave me! I'm just giving my opinion. If u don't c that, ur an idiot! that's the way I felt. In my understanding, that's an opinion. I guess I'm stupid!"
WWE firing him: "hey, its totally my fault I got fired! When u walk around with an I don't give a f*** attitude, its bound to happen!
Future plans: "I don't know what my plans are yet. I'm gonna b doing different things, just want 2 have fun again! I'm in no hurry, Carlito saved his $!
WWE Signs College Football Player to Contract Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/14/2010 at 11:29 AM
- Tampa Bay Online reports that WWE has signed Andrew Leavine to a developmental deal and he will report to FCW next month.
Leavine, who is 6-foot-5 and 292 pounds, spent the past four years playing football on the offensive line at Florida International University. After graduating with a degree in parks and recreation, Leavine was briefly signed to the NFL's Miami Dolphins with a few other undrafted rookies.
He also did amateur wrestling in high school and finished his senior year with a record of 33-4 and 23 pins. While in college, Leavine trained some in jiu-jitsu and other forms of MMA. He had the following to say about those skills and stepping into the world of pro wrestling:
"It helps tremendously. But at the same time, I'm walking into a whole different animal here. It's going to be a process of watching film, watching guys in front of me, like Husky Harris. It helps to watch those guys and see what I have to do to get to the next level."
Tiffany's arrest confirmed; more details Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 08/13/2010 at 08:50 PM
Credit: PWInsider.com
It is has been confirmed that WWE Diva Tiffany was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor against her husband Drew McIntyre.
While the original report stated that the incident took place in San Jose, she was actually arrested in West Los Angeles this past Saturday. There was a domestic disturbance call to police at a hotel and Terrell was taken into custody. She was booked into the Van Nuys Valley jail at 10:26 AM and was released on $20,000 bail at 4:55 PM later that afternoon. McIntyre was not taken into custody or charged.
Terrell is currently scheduled for a hearing on 9/2 at the Los Angeles Municipal Court, Division 141. WWE sent her home as soon as they found out about the incident and she is "indefinitely suspended."
Jimmy & Jey Uso def. Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu Chavo Guerrero def. Chris Masters Michelle McCool def. Kelly Kelly
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Michelle McCool def. Kelly Kelly (PHOTOS | WATCH) Accompanied by NXT season two Rookie, Kaval, and her bestie, Layla, the self-professed co-Womens Champion Michelle McCool arrogantly strutted to the ring to take on the always spunky Kelly Kelly. But while she is usually the assailant, the Team Lay-Cool beauty found herself on the receiving end of a vicious attack from Kelly tonight. Pounding Michelles perfect face into the mat, the perky blonde showed off an aggressive side the WWE Universe has rarely seen. Kellys rage may have gotten the best of her, however, as McCool was able to reverse an attempted victory roll and nail a brutal Faith Breaker to claim the win.
Chavo Guerrero def. Chris Masters (PHOTOS | WATCH) After picking up a few recent victories on WWE Superstars, Chavo Guerrero hit a snag last Thursday night when he lost to MVP. So the self-proclaimed Mexican Warrior was looking to get back on the winning track when he stepped into the ring with Chris Masters tonight. Of course, defeating a 275-pound powerhouse is easier said than done and Chavo realized this earlier as he was dominated by The Masterpieces pure power. In the end, however, Guerreros craftiness would win out as he targeted Masters injured ribs before nailing a huge Frog Splash to score another victory.
Jimmy & Jey Uso def. Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu (PHOTOS | WATCH) Although they were unsuccessful in their many attempts to dethrone Unified Tag Team Champions The Hart Dynasty, the Usos have begun to regroup and regain steam with a series of impressive wins. Tonight, they continued to move back up the tag ranks with a big victory over the unique pairing of Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu. With some help from WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snukas daughter, Tamina, Jimmy & Jey were able to fend off Goldusts veteran smarts and Tatsus explosive strikes to nail a big splash from the top rope for the 1-2-3.
The following is an article from celebrity gossip website TMZ.com:
WWE Star -- Victim in Lady Gaga Concert Scam
WWE star JTG -- formerly of the tag team Cryme Tyme -- claims some deadbeat sold him fake tickets to a Lady Gaga concert recently ... and now the perp is in for a "Brooklyn-style beatdown."
JTG -- a self-professed Gaga fanatic -- tells TMZ, he went on Craigslist.com and successfully tracked down and purchased two $125 tickets to Lady G's sold out Wednesday night show in L.A. But when he showed up to the Staples Center, the ticket lady refused to accept them ... because they were fake.
Now JTG is on the rampage, desperately trying to track down the scumbag who swindled him -- but first, he wants to make sure the bad guy gets the respect he deserves.
The wrestler tells TMZ, "Game recognize game, so I gotta respect his hustle. But when I catch him, I hope he can respect my Brooklyn-style beatdown."
JTG says he's been power dialing the Craigslist con artist ever since ... but it keeps going straight to voicemail.
Details on Lance Cade's final hours Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 08/13/2010 at 04:14 PM
Credit: F4WOnline.com
According to Dave Meltzer, two family members believed there was something wrong with Lance Cade over the past week.
Cade's wife Tanya noticed that he was having trouble breathing and didn't seem healthy. On Tuesday night, he was rushed to the hospital where he passed out at one point but was then revived. He was released from the hospital the next day.
On Thursday, Cade's father Harley noticed that he didn't look good. Harley brought Lance to a family home in San Antonio, TX where Lance died during the night.
PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE Diva Tiffany (Taryn Terrell) has been suspended by WWE.
According to people within the company, there was a domestic incident earlier this week between her and husband Drew McIntyre at the hotel where WWE talent were staying in San Jose, CA. It got bad enough that police ended up being called. It's unknown at this point if Terrell was arrested.
WWE has yet to make a public announcement about the incident.
Daniels says he is not posting on Hogan's account Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/12/2010 at 07:03 PM
After the fake Hulk Hogan Twitter account came out and stated that he was former TNA star Christopher Daniels, Daniels himself took to his Twitter account to announced the following:
Just so everyone knows, I am NOT posting as @realHulkHogan or @TNAnonymous ! To whoever is, I dont appreciate you using my name to troll! Youre welcome to post your opinions, but either own up to them or keep your mouth shut! Youre not doing anyone any favors, especially me!
You can follow Daniels on Twitter at twitter.com/facdaniels
Hogan Twitter hacked again - claims to be Daniels Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/12/2010 at 03:39 PM
The Hulk Hogan Twitter story has taken yet another strange turn. On Wednesday night, a post was made stating that TNA had taken control back of the account. This afternoon, however, the following was posted on the account:
"I have fallen into the angels to where I now wrestle in the Ring of Honor. I am the Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels. @EBischoff Hey Eric Bitchoff, it's Daniels, the one you fired! Now who was mind f***ed... way to stay accurate in the "media" @EBischoff I saw your nice little interview with SLAM! Wrestling. You covered it up saying it was that shit's @BTLSRadio's fault. @EBischoff So what, you're going to jump off a bridge if that shit @BTLSRadio does first? BRILLIANT! I'm UNBREAKABLE!!"
Now while it appears the account was hacked again, did TNA ever really gain back control of the account to begin with?
Several wrestlers comment on Lance Cade's death Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 08/13/2010 at 01:09 PM
Several wrestlers have already commented on the death of Lance Cade...
Shawn Michaels: "5min aft my morning tweet I got the call about Lance. No words will b good enuff. 1 of my boys is gone."
Goldberg: "RIP Lance Cade...."
Mick Foley: "I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Lance Cade. Only 29 - I had no idea he was so young. My thoughts go out to his family."
Goldust: "Lance was a good kid sorry to see him gone.....I wish his family the best"
Shannon Moore: "My thoughts and prayers go out to Lances family and kids. I have many great memories of lance and was fortunate to spend a great amount of time with him when we lived in Cinci for WWE. You will be missed!!!!'"
Matt Hardy: "Was saddened to hear about the passing of Lance Cade today. My condolences & thoughts are with his family & children. It's a sad situation."
Christopher Daniels: "RIP Lance Cade."
Max Buck: "You were a super nice dude and fun to work with. RIP Lance Cade."
Tara: "I am receiving a lot of messages regarding Lance Cade. My condolences to his family. He was a great guy. RIP"
Breaking news: Lance Cade dead at 29 Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 08/13/2010 at 12:15 PM
PWInsider.com is reporting that former WWE Superstar Lance McNaught (Lance Cade) has died at the age of 29. No details are known at this time.
McNaught was trained by Shawn Michaels and got his biggest WWE push in 2008 but suddenly ended up being released. Jim Ross later stated that "he made a major league mistake while utilizing bad judgment" and that it was instrumental to his departure. Ross referenced McNaught having a seizure on a plane and needing emergency medical care as a part of this.
McNaught was rehired by WWE in 2009, but was released again on April 2nd, 2010 without appearing on television.
- 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.
The official MySpace page of Kid Kash indicates the former ECW star will be on hand for tonight's HardCORE Justice pay-per-view. The page notes: "TNA "Hardcore Justice" tonight!!! Dont forget to tune in!!!"
-- Both Bill Alfonso and former ECW World champion Justin Credible are in Orlando and are expected to work the PPV tonight.
Dashing Cody Rhodes def. Matt Hardy Dolph Ziggler def. Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston (Intercontinental Championship Match) The Straight Edge Society def. MVP, JTG & Chris Masters Rey Mysterio def. Drew McIntyre
LAREDO, Texas Just nine days before their SummerSlam showdown, Rey Mysterio accused World Heavyweight Champion Kane of being The Undertakers attacker. Meanwhile, Dolph Ziggler stunned the WWE Universe by capturing the Intercontinental Championship from Kofi Kingston and Team Lay-Cool brought their B.F.F. relationship to a whole new level.
Rey Mysterio def. Drew McIntyre (PHOTOS | WATCH) Although Drew McIntyre was able to avoid the 619 in the final moments of his heated battle against Rey Mysterio, the athleticism of the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship ultimately proved too much for McIntyre. As the Sinister Scotsman was attempting to continue his attack on his masked prey, Mysterio suddenly turned his plans-for-pain upside-down, rolling up his opponent for the quick pin.
Following the match, however, World Heavyweight Champion Kane emerged, pushing a horrific coffin along with him. When McIntyre attacked Mysterio from behind, it looked as if The Ultimate Underdog might end up six feet under. After narrowly escaping the potential wrath of The Big Red Monster, Mysterio made the shocking claim that Kane, and not he, had carried out the infamous Memorial Day attack on his own brother, The Phenom.
The Straight Edge Society def. MVP, JTG & Chris Masters (PHOTOS | WATCH) Though officially part of the Six-Man Tag Team Match, CM Punk opted to let Luke Gallows and Joey Mercury handle the bulk of the battle. While each Superstar looked impressive in his own right, it was a devious kick from The Straight Edge Savior from outside the ropes that caught an unsuspecting MVP off guard, setting Gallows up to finish off The Franchise Playa with a devastating boot to the face.
The Straight Edge Society recalled their assault on Big Show (WATCH) Before the Six-Man Tag Team Match, CM Punk laughed alongside the Straight Edge Society, reflecting on their vicious attack on Big Show one week ago. But, the tune of the Second City Saint quickly changed, as he began to admonish his disciples for being too pleased with their own success. Forcing them on their knees, Punk warned, Satisfaction is the death of desire.
Will Big Show be ready to face the full force of The S.E.S. at SummerSlam? (Match preview)
Dolph Ziggler def. Kofi Kingston to become the new Intercontinental Champion (PHOTOS | WATCH) Moments after Kofi Kingston hit Trouble in Paradise on Dolph Ziggler, SmackDowns Official Consultant Vickie Guerrero entered the ring to admonish the referee. The distraction allowed Ziggler to hit the Zig Zag on the distracted Intercontinental Champion and capture the illustrious title for the first time!
An irate Kingston immediately sought retribution after the bell, delivering an intense, post-match assault that the new champion will not soon forget.
Womens Champion Layla and Michelle McCool turn the Womens Championship into a giant B.F.F charm (WATCH) After SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long ordered Layla and Michelle McCool to surrender one of their titles so there could only be one Womens Champion, Team Lay-Cool responded with a surprise move. As they appeared to be fighting over who should carry the championship, they pulled one title apart, creating two halves. On a technicality, it seems Layla and Michelle found a way to continue their reign as self-professed co-Womens Champions.
Dashing Cody Rhodes def. Matt Hardy (PHOTOS | WATCH) With the help of the Cross Rhodes, Cody Rhodes scored an impressive win over Matt Hardy. The victory allows the handsome Superstar to continue his meteoric rise to prominence on Friday night, proving with authority that he is not just another pretty face.
Drew McIntyre challenged Rey Mysterio to a main event match (PHOTOS) As Rey Mysterio denied the accusations from World Heavyweight Champion Kane that he was the Superstar who attacked The Undertaker on Memorial Day weekend an assault that left The Demon of Death Valley in a vegetative state Drew McIntyre interrupted. The ruthless Chosen One challenged Mysterio to a match, just nine days before The Master of the 619 faces The Big Red Monster for the title at SummerSlam. (Match preview) Pay-Per-View Schedules
We open the show with a video package recapping last weeks events as Abyss crashed the Extreme party and fought it out with Tommy Dreamer, and then Raven turned on Dreamer to reignite their old rivalry.
Tonight: Abyss & Raven take on Rob Van Dam & Tommy Dreamer, and here comes Tommy now, clearly limping to the ring, to deliver a message: he calls Raven out to the ring to explain himself. Raven comes out to the top of the entranceway and stops, so Tommy asks him why he did it knowing what this meant to Tommy and everybody else. They were friends and enemies, but Tommy thought that was behind them now that Raven comes to Tommys house and his kids call him Uncle Scotty. Crowd starts an Uncle Scotty chant. Raven says theyve known each other for 30 years, and he asks if Tommy really thinks hes ever going to forgive him for stealing his girl from her, and marrying her, because those kids should be his. Raven decided to bide his time, dealing with Tommy for all these years, and now he got his opportunity to shatter Tommys plans into a million pieces. He plans to cripple Tommy (Tommy begins to leave the ring and walk towards Raven), and after he does that hes going to find Tommys wife, give her some Hard Justice, and make her call him daddy. Tommy lays Raven out and starts beating him to smithereens, but Abyss comes out of nowhere to attack Tommy, but then Rob Van Dam runs out to make the save. RVD chases Abyss off with a chair, but leaves Tommy alone with Raven, who DDTs him at the top of the ramp. Mick Foley comes out with a barbed wire baseball bat and gives Raven a shot in the gut with it, then announces that there will be a clear winner at Hardcore Justice because hes going to be the special referee.
We go to Mike and Taz, who announce that tonight, Beer Money will face the Motor City Machine Guns in Ultimate X, Ric Flair will take on Jay Lethal will take on Ric Flair in a Streetfight, and of course Abyss & Raven will take on Rob Van Dam & Tommy Dreamer.
Velvet Sky & Lacey Von Erich are out, and theyll defend the Knockouts Tag Team Title right after this commercial break!
Okay, were back and its time for title action
Knockouts Tag Team Title Match: Beautiful People vs Taylor Wilde & Hamada
For some reason, they decide to let Lacey start and Taylor gets a rollup for 2, Velvet grabs at Taylor from the outside, allowing Lacey to just barely get a fallaway slam, but tosses Taylor right into her own corner, and she tags in Hamada who lays into Lacey, but Lacey forgets to sell on a chop so Hamada nails her again. Velvet grabs Hamada from the outside and Lacey hits a flying knee and tags in Velvet, who snapmares and boots Hamada for 2. Lacey back in and they repeatedly double whip Hamada into the corner and then hit a double STO and Lacey covers for 2, then misses her backflip elbow, then completely misses another elbowdrop, allowing Hamada to hit a couple of shots and tag back out to Taylor, who doesnt get Lacey to perform any more successfully than Hamada did. All four girls wind up in the ring and the faces leave the Beautiful People laying, but wait Madison Rayne is standing at the top of the ramp as Dumpy Ass comes down to ringside. Like a couple of idiots, Taylor and Hamada stand there gaping at her, allowing the Beautiful People to hit them from behind and Velvet catfights out to the floor with Hamada, and then Dumpy Ass hands a chair to Lacey, but Taylor Wilde dropkicks the chair into Laceys face and covers her for the win and the Knockouts Tag Team Title.
Winners and NEW Knockouts Tag Team Champions: Taylor Wilde & Hamada
Madison stands at the top of the rampway looking quite unhappy, and Velvet doesnt look any happier with her.
After a quick commercial break, time for another title match
TV Title Match: AJ Styles vs Rob Terry
The referee kicks Kazarian out of ringside for this one and Kazarian wont go, so Rob Terry clotheslines both Kazarian and AJ over the top to the floor. Terry goes out and picks up AJ and press slams him back into the ring. He chases Kazarian up the rampway and AJ tries a springboard move, but Terry shoves him off the top, then whips AJ into the ropes and kills him with a clothesline. Terry picks up AJ with a choke and slams him into the corner, then rams shoulderblocks into the gut. Terry with a backdrop and then charges AJ in the corner, AJ tries to get the feet up but Terry catches the feet, throws them down, and nails AJ, then chokes him so hard he actually drives AJ almost completely over the top rope, then lifts him up to the top rope and chokeslams him off the top. AJ lays in a series of chops to Terry, but Terry no sells so AJ gets a low blow behind the referees back, a Pelle kick, and the springboard 450 for the win.
Winner: AJ Styles
Kazarian runs back out with the belt and celebrates with AJ, and then both men heard for the hills as we get the replay treatment.
We go to a video package recapping Kurt Angles quest to go through the entire Top 10 Rankings, one by one, until he makes it to number one, at which point he will challenge for and regain the TNA World Title.
We go backstage to Jay Lethal, and Kurt Angle told him he needs that one thing to make him a man, and going into his Streetfight with Ric Flair tonight, hes going to bring the man.
Also backstage, Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne get into a pull apart brawl, and Lacey Von Erich gets shoved into a wall and knocked out. Velvet suddenly freaks out and goes to check on Lacey as we head back to the ring for our next match!
Best Of Five Series Match Four Ultimate X: TNA World Tag Team Champions Motor City Machine Guns vs Beer Money
Roode takes a mic before the match and says that they dont like each other, but the fact is that they have redefined tag team wrestling over the last few weeks. Roode says theyre a great team, but from day one, Beer Moneys goal has been to be not only the best in TNA, but the world, and the only way to be the best is to have the TNA World Tag Team Title, so tonight, in the MCMGs match, theyre going to defeat them at their own game and become four time TNA World Tag Team Champions. Sabin, who already had a mic in his hand, says that the belts around their waists mean they are the TNA World Tag Team Champions and the best in the world, and these belts prove it. Sabin says they chose this match for a reason: its their world and what they do, and the only way Beer Moneys going to get the belts are to pry them from their cold dead fingers. Roode says lets stop talking and just do it. Argh, were at commercial!
Okay, were back: the bell rings and were off. MCMG harass Beer Money with rapid fire moves in the ring, then toss Beer Money to the floor and hit stereo dives. They head back in the ring and Sabin goes for the X, but Beer Money makes it back in the ring and pull him down. Springboard dropkick sends Roode to the floor and a drop toehold/bulldog combo drops Storm, and Shelley gets a double submission on both of Beer Money while Sabin climbs again, but they escape. Now Shelley goes for the X but Roode pulls him down into an inverted atomic drop (ouch!) and then they catapult Shelley into a DDT. Storm says hes been drinking and sends Roode up to go after the X, but the delay was enough for the MCMGs to come back with another fast paced series of moves that ends with Sabin hitting a delayed dropkick in the corner on both of Beer Money. Beer Money shifts the momentum when Roode suplexes Sabin and then pull Shelley down from the cables and kill him with a lungblower and double snap suplex. Beer Money with stereo clotheslines on Shelley in the corner and Storm puts him on top, but now Shelley gets an inverted atomic drop off the top and pulls Roode off the cables, then counters a throw attempt into a nasty spike piledriver that appears to have busted Roode open hardway. Shelley leaps over Storm into a double stomp on Roode, then goes back up to the cables. Storm yanks him down and hits the Air Raid Cutter just as Sabin gets back in the ring. Sabin climbs over Storm, but Storm climbs up after him so Sabin kicks at him and hits a top rope Frankensteiner off the cables, but then turns around right into a spinebuster from Roode. Roodes the only man on his feet, so he pulls Storm up and has Storm come over so he can stand on his shoulders as he climbs out to the X, but the MCMGs recover, take Storm down, then yank Roode off the cables right onto Storm. Shelley takes Storm out to the apron and hits Sliced Bread #2 on the ring frame, and now its Roode and Sabin. Roode climbs above the cabe onto the scaffolding and tries to climb out that way with Sabin climbing underneath and Roode walking on the ropes, but Sabin kicks Roode off and he crotches himself on the ropes and falls into the ring, allowing Sabin to get the X for the win. Yeow, what a match!
Winners: Motor City Machine Guns
That was awesome, and oh wait, its Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, and Miss Tessmacher, and theyre WALKING!
We go to commercial and come back with Hogan, Bischoff, and Miss Tessmacher in the ring, and Bischoff wants to get right down to business with the Whole Fn Show right here on Impact. Abyss will be facing RVD in a Stairway To Janice Match, and Eric Bischoff is going to be the special referee. Also, the 5th and final match between Beer Money and the Motor City Machine Guns, Kurt Angle takes on AJ Styles, Angelina Love challenges Madison Rayne for the Knockouts Title, Jeff Hardy has an open challenge to anyone in the wrestling world, and Ken Anderson vs Matt Morgan vs The Pope. That is a HELL of a card that were getting for free. Kevin Nashs music hits and he comes stalking out to the ring and he doesnt look happy. He says he finally gets face to face with them, and once again his name isnt mentioned. Hogan says Nash needs to open his eyes and see that theyve all stepped back, and he needs to now too. Hogan actually says their time is over and its time for Jay Lethal, the MCMG, Beer Money, and others to step up and take us to the next century. Theres no more conning for paychecks and no more politics, those days are over. Nash is aghast that Hogan is talking to him about politics, but Bischoff says all Nashs career has ever been has been politics. Nash asks if Bischoff has ever gotten to a point in his life where he meets someone he shouldnt mess with, and says that person is him, then nails Bischoff. He goes to nail Hogan but Hogan starts firing back on him until Nash gets a low blow and begins pounding Hogan down in the corner. Nash goes to the floor and gets a chair, brings it in the ring, and goes to powerbomb Hogan on it. Bischoff tries to break it up but Nash shoves him off, then thinks better of it and picks up the chair and goes to hit Hogan with it, but now Jeff Jarrett runs in and goes after Nash. Jarrett goes to grab the chair and swing it at Nash, but Sting (wearing red Wolfpac facepaint) comes in and smacks the chair out of Jarretts hand with his bat, then nails Jarrett with the bat and tosses the chair to Nash, which he uses to nail Hogan. Is this the return of the Wolfpac? Fans, were outta time! Check back here after this commercial!
Were back, and Christy comes up to Nash and Sting backstage to try and find out whats going on, but they just get up and walk away. Oh well, lets go back to the ring instead
Orlando Jordan vs The Pope
Orlando opens the match by sucking on his finger. For a very long time. Then he goes to wipe it on Pope, but Pope shoves him off, so instead Jordan shoots a duck under and a waistlock takedown. Pope reverses and Orlando tries to sit out, but Pope rides him and Orlando backs to the corner to break, but before he does he grinds on the Pope. Pope shoves him away, smacks the crap out of him, then rams him to the corner, but as the ref tries to force the break, Orlando suckerpunches him and drops several knees onto Pope and starts raining down knees. Suddenly, Eric Young comes running down the rampway and begins furiously collecting the Pope cash that fell from the ceiling during Popes entrance. Orlando gets distracted and tells Young to get lost, but turns around right into an inverted atomic drop and a backdrop, then hits the DDE for the win.
Winner: The Pope
Matt Morgan runs in and bowls over Pope with a clothesline, but now here comes Anderson, who runs out with a chair and chases Morgan off. Morgan heads for the hills, so Anderson and Pope have an uncomfortable staredown instead. Anderson tosses the chair to the floor, but Overzealous Security Inc comes running out and start yelling at Anderson to get lost. Pope just walks off, but Anderson stares down OZI.
Backstage, Christy is with Ric Flair and points out that he will be disqualified if any member of Fortune interferes, and asks if he can beat Lethal by himself. Flair puts over how well dressed he is, then tells Lethal that tonight, he has to look eye to eye with Flair, the greatest of all time. He is a wrestling god, HIS wrestling god, and tonight, Lethal dies.
Lets head back to the ring
Streetfight: Jay Lethal vs Ric Flair
Flair is wearing one of his suits, and immediately goes to the eyes. He takes Lethal to the corner and chops away and then lowblows him. Flair goes to the floor and grabs a kendo stick and trash can from under the ring, but as hes tossing all this stuff in the ring, Lethal dives under the ring on the other side and comes out behind Flair, who turns around just in time to eat a springboard dropkick. Lethal tears the jacket and shirt off and starts chopping Flair, stops to throw the shirt into the crowd, and goes back to chopping Flair. Lethal whips Flair across the ring and backdrops him, then grabs the kendo stick and blasts Flair over the head with it. Guess what? Thats right, Flair bladed. Lethal with more chops on Flair in the corner then he climbs up for the 10 punch count and Flair does the Flop. Douglas Williams comes out to ringside as Lethal nails Flair in the head with a cookie sheet and Flops again, so Lethal tears Flairs pants apart, revealing his 80s techno underwear. Next, Lethal tears the belt off and starts whipping Flair with it and then tears his pants completely off as well as his socks. Flair tries a chop but Lethal responds with a chop of his own. Flair tries a trash can shot, but Lethal blocks and takes the can, which he then proceeds to bash Flair in the head with. Flair goes to the eyes and goes up top, but Lethal with another shot from the cookie tin to Flair, then he goes up and hits a top rope superplex and Flair is bleeding like mad. Lethal goes for the cover but Williams, predictably, pulls Lethal to the floor. Lethal nails him and goes for a top rope sunset flip, and pulls down Flairs underwear, which gets blurred out. Williams nails Lethal with the X Division Title belt, and Flair goes for the cover, Lethal gets his foot on the ropes but Williams shoves it off and the ref counts to three.
Winner: Ric Flair
Abyss and Raven are backstage, and theyre WALKING! And theyre wrestling next!
Christy is backstage with Rob Van Dam and says that nobody wants to be in his shoes over the next week. She runs down his matches tonight, at the PPV on Sunday, and next week against Abyss. RVD says she makes him not want to be in his own boots, but here is how the World Champion takes this: one match at a time. Right now, hes focused on tonight and hes going to give the fans what they want to see, and after that, hell celebrate his victory and focus on this weekend at Hardcore Justice. Jerry Lynn walks in and says thats great because hes already focused on Hardcore Justice where theyll tear it up one more time, then wishes RVD luck tonight.
Main event time
Abyss & Raven vs TNA World Champion Rob Van Dam & Tommy Dreamer
The brawl starts on the rampway and Raven powders out as RVD and Dreamer double team Abyss. Abyss fights free and tosses Dreamer into the ring to officially start the match, and RVD goes diving over the ropes onto Abyss and then Tommy suplexes RVD onto Abyss. Raven comes from behind and clips Tommys injured knee, and Abyss uses the opening to nail Dreamer and hit the running splash in the corner. Raven tags in, blows his nose on a rag, and rubs it in Tommys face then tosses him to the floor as Taz runs down the history between Dreamer and Raven. Abyss tags in as Tommy rolls back into the ring and Tommy tries firing some rights at Abyss, but Abyss nails him with a big right and slams him, then covers for 2. Abyss tries another corner charge but Tommy moves and makes the hot tag, and here comes RVD going to work on Raven with clothesline after clothesline and finally a superkick. Raven tries to ram him into the corner but RVD blocks and kicks Raven in the face then nails Rolling Thunder for 2. Abyss is in and he tries to chokeslam both babyfaces, but they fight him off and double clothesline Abyss to the floor. Dreamer with the DDT on Raven followed by RVD hitting the Five Star Notebook Splash for the win.
Winners: Rob Van Dam & Tommy Dreamer
Abyss rushes in the ring after the match and lays both men out. He picks RVD up and chokeslams him, then goes to do the same to Dreamer, but Stevie Richards comes running out and tries a Stevie Kick, but Abyss blocks and tosses him. Rhino runs in and beats Abyss down and goes for the Gore, but Abyss boots him in the face. Team 3D run in and bowl over Abyss with a double shoulderblock and go for 3D, but Raven is in with a chair and lays both the Dudleys out. Raven and Abyss celebrate, but the lights go out, and when they come back up, the Sandman is here! He lays out both Raven and Abyss with the cane and stands tall in the middle of the ring celebrating with the ECW guys. Mick Foley comes out with a few more ECW guys who are carrying a cooler and I guess they were ready to celebrate, but instead we go to a video package where all the ECW guys talk about their memories and thoughts looking back on ECW, as well as their thoughts on getting one last shot to do their thing. Finally, we run down the card for the Whole Fn Show next week, and were off the air.
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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- 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
