Daniel Bryan mentioned during an interview with SLAM Wrestling that back in 2010 he was fired from the WWE for spitting in John Cena's face when the Nexus attacked Cena on Raw.
"One of the reasons that I got fired in 2010 was for spitting in John's face; it was two things that got me fired -- it was choking Justin Roberts with a tie and spitting in Cena's face right before I kicked him in the head," Bryan said. "It was those two things."
This isn't part of the storyline to build for Bryan's SummerSlam match, as Bryan mentioned in a blog entry shortly after his departure that spitting in Cena's face was part of the reason he was let go.
"WWE is very serious about adhering to their PG guidelines, and apparently my actions during the NXT attack on John Cena, namely choking announcer Justin Roberts with his tie and spitting in Cena's face, crossed the boundaries of what is considered 'PG.' Perhaps the choking was too violent or perhaps the spit was too demeaning. I apologized for both immediately following the incident; but I would be a hypocrite if I apologized for putting everything I have into the attack. I would much rather have gone too far than to come up too short."
Several days after Bryan was release, Cena was asked about it during an appearance on Busted Open Radio.
"It stands where it is," Cena said. "I believe Bryan was given his release, and this is just my belief, it's complete speculation so basically you're going off my secondhand knowledge, it's something to do with violating our PG content agreement which is very serious It was tough for us to get that [TV-PG] logo in the beginning. For us to violate that content agreement, we get in trouble with our TV providers, we get in trouble with our sponsors, it pretty much is not good business. I think that is the reason upon the Bryan Danielson release but on the same token, for a young man such as him to make an impact on the WWE Universe in that short a time, it says something about who he is as a person and where he belongs amongst our group."
WWE Smackdown Results August 16, 2013 San Jose, California Report by: Mike Tedesco of Wrestleview.com
"Then. Now. Forever." The WWE video leads us into the show.
The Smackdown video plays, and we go into the arena as Michael Cole and John "Bradshaw" Layfield welcome us to the show. Tonight, we'll see Big Show, Mark Henry, and Rob Van Dam take on The Shield. We'll also see Daniel Bryan take on Wade Barrett in a No Disqualification match.
"We're here."
The Wyatt Family makes their slow walk to the ring illuminated only by the faint glow of an electric lantern. A video airs that recaps the Wyatt Family's assaults on Kane. Bray Wyatt will face Kane in a "Ring of Fire" match at Summerslam.
Bray Wyatt is sitting in a rocking chair surrounded by his "family" consisting of Erik Rowan and Luke Harper. Wyatt bids hello to the crowd, and he says the men standing behind him are his brothers. Wyatt says they have come to the conclusion recently that their actions have been misinterpreted, so he wants to clarify a few things. He wants to tell a special little story.
Once upon a time there was a special little boy. This boy went to school like all the rest of the children, but kids can be so cruel. Even though this boy was bigger than all the rest of the children, he would cower to their harsh words. They would call him "freak" and beat him up. He would run home crying all for being himself. Then one day this little boy decided he was going to change the world. He would go to school and everything would be different, but instead of changing everything, he ran away. He found another little crutch to hide behind. This crutch gave him a new sense of power. It allowed him to be whatever he wanted to be. This crutch was a mask. Behind the mask, he gave himself a new name. That name was Kane. Behind that mask, he allowed himself to live this lie, and the people eat it up for no reason.
Wyatt yells no more lies. He knows who he is and what he is. He walks on water just to prove that he can. He'd bite the head off a snake just to taste the poison. Wyatt promises this Sunday he will prove to Kane that one man's hell is another man's paradise. Follow the buzzards!
Wyatt kneels down in the ring and extends his arms laughing. All of a sudden, the ring posts explode with Kane's fire. The Wyatt Family waits for him in the ring, but he doesn't come down the ramp. As they look toward the ramp, Kane pulls Erik Rowan out of the ring from behind, and he's sent into the ring post. Luke Harper tries to attack, but Kane sends him into the steel steps.
Kane then looks toward Bray Wyatt, who laughs and extends his arms. Kane gets in the ring, and he taunts Wyatt by sliding his thumb across his throat. Wyatt charges, and Kane puts him in the corner. Kane punches away at him and uppercuts him down. Rowan and Harper try to help out, but Kane takes them out with punches. Kane grabs Wyatt by the throat, but he has to go back to work on Rowan and Harper. Kane throws Harper over the top rope, and Wyatt takes him down with a back elbow. Harper and Rowan beat Kane down as Wyatt arks his back to look at him upside down. Wyatt then drops Kane with Sister Abigail. Wyatt kneels beside Kane and yells "Follow the buzzards!"
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Damien Sandow is out with his new Money in the Bank briefcase. Sandow handcuffs it to the ring post to prevent it from being stolen again. A replay is shown of Cody Rhodes interrupting Sandow's opportunity to cash in the contract last week on Smackdown.
Damien Sandow vs. Christian
They circle the ring and go for a test of strength, but Sandow kicks Christian down. Sandow goes for a back suplex, but Christian flips through and gives him a drop-toe-hold into the ropes. Christian slingshots over the top rope for an uppercut, but Sandow moves. Christian avoids an elbow drop and connects with a missile dropkick for a two count. Sandow punches him and gives him a front suplex on the top rope. Sandow then knees him off the top rope to the outside. Sandow goes outside and puts him back in the ring for a near fall. Sandow drops some knees before applying a waist lock. Christian fights up to his feet, but Sandow clubs him in the back and throws him out of the ring. Sandow goes outside and whips him into the steel steps.
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We come back from the break to see Christian trapped in a chin lock. Christian fights up and elbows out. Sandow quickly knees him in the midsection, gets out of the ring, and sweeps the feet. Sandow knees away at the face before standing on him while on the apron. Sandow gets in the ring and taunts the crowd. Christian quickly shoulders him in the midsection and goes for a sunset flip, but Sandow rolls through. Sandow misses a clothesline, and Christian takes him down with a back body drop. Christian gives him the ten punches in the corner before dropping him with a reverse DDT for a near fall.
Christian gets the crowd clapping before going to the top rope. Christian goes for a flying cross-body block, but Sandow moves out of the way. Sandow quickly comes back with a flipping neckbreaker for a near fall. Sandow charges him in the corner, but Christian slides through the ropes. Christian ducks a clothesline, gets in the ring, and hits a slingshot sunset flip for a near fall. Christian immediately follows up with a stiff right hand. Christian hits a flying elbow off the second rope, and he gets the crowd clapping. Christian goes for the Killswitch, but Sandow gets out and cartwheels away. Sandow sends him throat first into the ropes and hits a Russian leg sweep. Sandow goes for the Cubito Aequet, but Christian rolls away. Sandow goes to grab him, but Christian catches him with a small package for the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Christian Match Rating: * 3/4
Sandow cannot believe it as Christian has his hand raised. Sandow tries to blindside him, but Christian ducks and hits him with a spear. All of a sudden, Alberto Del Rio attacks him from behind, and he kicks and punches away at Christian. Del Rio grabs a microphone. Del Rio says Christian will never get the gold. This is the end of the road for Christian. He will never be World Heavyweight Champion again. Del Rio slams the microphone off Christian's face before going for the Cross Arm Breaker. Christian then counters that into the Killswitch! Christian stands over Del Rio as his music plays.
Renee Young is backstage with Rob Van Dam. Young congratulates him on his victory in the battle royal. She asks for his thoughts on facing Dean Ambrose for the WWE United States Championship on the Summerslam Kickoff. RVD says it has been a long time since we've seen gold around his waist. Young asks if there is any concern about the other members of The Shield interfering. Big Show and Mark Henry surround RVD, and he says he isn't worried.
Young asks what brought Big Show back. Big Show says he realized he has unfinished business with The Shield. They think they can do whatever they want. They call themselves "The Hounds of Justice." A hound is a hunter. They're the World Tag Team Champions. They're about to be the hunted. Mark Henry says they'll need a shield. They have a giant. At Summerslam, Rob has nothing to worry about. RVD says The Shield will get a taste of justice courtesy of Big Show, Mark Henry, and RVD.
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Kaitlyn and Natalya vs. AJ Lee and Layla
Layla will start against Natalya. Layla dances around before Natalya takes her down with a headlock takeover. Layla pulls on the hair and tries to pin her, but she only gets a one count. Layla applies a head-scissor, but Natalya kips out of it. Natalya applies a headlock before transitioning to a schoolgirl for a two count. Natalya kicks her and sends her into the ropes, but Layla takes her down for a two count. Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter, but Layla kicks her away. Natalya swats at AJ, and Layla attacker her from behind. AJ then kicks Layla in the head while the referee's back is turned.
Layla kicks at Natalya and bumps her in the face with her butt as AJ pretends to be sleeping. AJ tags in, and Layla chokes her on the ropes as AJ kicks her. AJ jumps on her back with a sleeper hold, but Natalya inches closer to her corner. AJ gets off and punches Kaitlyn. AJ quickly jumps back on Natalya's back and reapplies that sleeper hold. Natalya powers up and slams her off.
Kaitlyn is tagged in. She ducks a clothesline and takes AJ down with a flying shoulder block. Kaitlyn hits a back elbow and clotheslines her in the corner. Kaitlyn follows up with a backbreaker for a two count. Kaitlyn sends her into the ropes, but she lowers her head and eats a kick. AJ hits the ropes, and Kaitlyn catches her with a gut-buster. Kaitlyn pins her, but Layla breaks it up. Natalya takes Layla down, and the referee admonishes her. Layla kicks Kaitlyn in the back of the knee, and AJ follows up with the Shining Wizard for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: AJ Lee and Layla Match Rating: * 1/4
Renee Young is backstage with Ryback. She asks if the reason he isn't on Summerslam is due to the brutality he's shown his opponents. Ryback mocks her before saying he lives for brutality. Of course he isn't on Summerslam because people are scared of him. Ryback looks off camera and asks what someone is looking at. Ryback approaches a very skinny guy in a headset. The man puts his head down. Ryback tells him to look at him before asking if he's scared. Ryback asks what he was looking at. The man says nothing. Ryback says that's good enough for him before punching him in the stomach. Ryback asks if he's ok before slapping him in the face and viciously throwing him over a table! Ryback goes back to Renee and says the he supposes people are scared of him.
A video package will air next highlighting "The Best vs. The Beast."
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A video package looks at the history of "The Best vs. The Beast." It's highlighted with one-on-one interviews with CM Punk and Paul Heyman.
The Shield makes their way to the ring. They'll face Big Show, Mark Henry, and Rob Van Dam, next.
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The Shield vs. Rob Van Dam, Mark Henry, and Big Show
Mark Henry will start the match against Seth Rollins. Rollins ducks a lockup, and Henry shoves him to the corner. Henry slams him against the turnbuckle before hitting a body slam. RVD is tagged in, and he hits a top rope kick to the face. RVD raises his arms to the crowd before hitting a rolling monkey flip. RVD does his taunt before doing a standing moonsault for a two count. Rollins reverses a whip, but RVD back flips over him. Dean Ambrose, who blind tagged in, clotheslines RVD in the back of the head.
Ambrose punches away at RVD before hitting a short-arm clothesline. Roman Reigns is tagged in, and he picks up a one count. Reigns body slams RVD for a two count. Reigns applies a chin lock, but RVD soon fights up. Reigns head-butts him down and pushes him down. Big Show gets the crowd into it from the apron. Reigns then knocks Henry off the apron. Reigns then turns into a spinning kick from RVD.
Big Show and Dean Ambrose are tagged in. Big Show hits a pair of clotheslines before sending him to the corner for a back body drop. Rollins runs in, and Big Show throws him over the top rope by his throat. Big Show hits a running butt bump to Ambrose before hitting the ropes, but Reigns pulls down the top rope. Big Show lands hard on his hip at ringside. Henry comes up from behind and throws Reigns over the commentary table. He lands on Michael Cole. Henry then turns into a summersault senton from Rollins! Big Show gets back in the ring before he's counted out. Ambrose grabs him with a front face lock, but Big Show throws him off. Big Show takes him out with the Knockout Punch! RVD is tagged in, and he hits Ambrose with the Five Star Frog Splash for the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Rob Van Dam, Mark Henry, and Big Show Match Rating: **
Daniel Bryan will take on Wade Barrett in a No Disqualification match in tonight's main event.
The Miz will be in action, next.
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The Miz vs. Jack Swagger w/ Zeb Colter and Antonio Cesaro
Zeb Colter asks if the people remember the song, "Do You Know How to Get to San Jose?" Colter says he's been here for a few hours, and he wonders how you get out. Colter says that no one likes The Miz. Just like his adopted town of Hollywood, he's a phony and a fraud. He walks around with all two of his Hollywood friends with his head in the clouds, not realizing what is going on with real Americans. He's oblivious to what is going on. Miz should be ashamed, as should everyone in the building that they allowed the state to be overrun by illegal immigrants, criminals, freaks, and bad actors. If Hollywood had any sense, they would put Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro's names in the lights. Their story is real. Colter then asks people to put their hands over their hearts and shout, "We the people!"
They lock up, and Swagger shoves Miz to the corner. Swagger punches him before attempting a short-arm clothesline, but Miz ducks it. Miz punches away at Swagger before going for the ten punches in the corner. Swagger shoves him to the opposite corner, but Miz boots him in the face. Miz ducks a clothesline and dropkicks the knee. Miz works on the knee, but Swagger kicks him off. Miz kicks him in the knee again, but Swagger hits a waistlock slam. Swagger shoves him to the corner and clotheslines him before whipping him to the other side and hitting the same clothesline. Swagger hits a short-arm clothesline before doing push-ups on The Miz. Swagger hits a pair of shoulder blocks. He goes for a third, but Miz catches him with the Reality Check.
Miz kicks and punches at Swagger. Swagger knees him and goes for a chop block to the knee, but Miz avoids it. Miz hits a snap DDT while Swagger is on his knees for a near fall. Swagger ducks a running kick to the face and goes for a powerslam, but Miz slides off and shoves him to the corner. Miz hits his patented corner clothesline. Miz avoids some interference from Cesaro, but the distraction allows Swagger to knock him off the apron. The referee then senses foul play as he ejects Cesaro and Colter from ringside. They both go ballistic. Miz then rolls Swagger up for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: The Miz Match Rating: *
Daniel Bryan will face Wade Barrett in a No Disqualification match later tonight.
Curtis Axel is walking backstage with Paul Heyman. He'll be in action, next.
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Zack Ryder vs. Curtis Axel w/ Paul Heyman
Axel talks a little trash as they circle the ring. Ryder ducks a clothesline and rolls him up for a one count. Ryder hits a pair of arm drags, and he applies an arm bar. Axel gets to his feet, but Ryder applies a hammerlock. Axel grabs the ropes and elbows him in the face. Ryder punches back at him, but he has a whip to the corner reversed. Axel charges into an elbow, but he's able to avoid a leap from the second rope. Ryder lands on his feet, and he connects with a flapjack for a one count. Heyman rolls his eyes at ringside. Axel gets out of the ring, and Ryder follows. Axel quickly gets back in, and he punches away at Ryder. Axel goes for a suplex, but Ryder lands on his feet and connects with a pair of knees. Ryder hits a missile dropkick, and he forearms Axel in the corner. Ryder goes for the Broski Boot, but Axel gets out of the ring. Ryder boots him in the face and throws him into the ring. Ryder goes to the top rope for a cross-body block, but Axel moves. Axel punches and kicks away at Ryder as Heyman yells at him to capitalize. Axel hits a snap back suplex before hitting a hangman's face buster for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: Curtis Axel Match Rating: 1/2 *
Paul Heyman gets in the ring and gives the WWE Intercontinental Championship to Curtis Axel. Heyman will speak after the break.
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Paul Heyman is alone in the ring when we return from the break. Heyman says CM Punk outsmarted him last Monday on RAW. Heyman congratulates him on pulling off the impossible. Brock Lesnar and himself conspired against Punk, and Punk picked up a camera and smashed Lesnar right in the face. Heyman says all Punk proved is how right he's been all along all these years when he hyped him as "The Best."
Summerslam has a very successful marketing plan this year. It's CM Punk's thirst for revenge against Paul Heyman and, most importantly, Brock Lesnar. That dynamic has shifted. This Sunday at Summerslam, CM Punk is now the target of revenge. That vengeance will come in the form of his "Beast" Brock Lesnar. Heyman then leaves the ring.
A video package highlights the John Cena/Daniel Bryan feud heading into Summerslam.
Daniel Bryan's music hits, and the arena comes unglued with "YES" chants. He'll face Wade Barrett in a No Disqualification match, next.
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No Disqualification Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett
They circle the ring, and Bryan listens to the "YES" chants. They lock up, and Barrett powers him to the corner. Bryan ducks a right hand and kicks away at him. Bryan hits a dragon screw before going for a Mexican Surfboard. Bryan stands on his knees and rips at the nose. Bryan then stomps on the knees. Bryan uppercuts him before having a whip reversed. Barrett then turns him inside out with a knee to the midsection. Barrett stomps him before bouncing him off the top turnbuckle. Barrett stomps him down before sending him to the opposite corner. Bryan climbs the turnbuckle and back flips over him. Bryan ducks a clothesline and hits a flying elbow. Bryan then clotheslines him over the top rope. Bryan claps his hands, and he goes for a baseball slide, but Barrett moves. Barrett sends him into the barricade twice. Barrett charges, but Bryan moves. Barrett crotches himself on the barricade. Bryan kicks away at him until he falls to the floor.
Bryan pulls a table out from under the ring and puts it in. Barrett then attacks him and slams him on the commentary table. Barrett sends him into the steel steps and taunts the crowd. Barrett looks under the ring and grabs a kendo stick. Barrett gets in the ring and cracks it off Bryan's back and midsection a few times. Bryan kicks Barrett and picks up the kendo stick. Barrett quickly gets out of the ring. Bryan immediately takes him out with a suicide dive. Bryan throws him into the ring and hits a top rope missile dropkick. Bryan kips up and screams "YES!"
Mr. McMahon's music hits, and the WWE Chairman makes his way to ringside in a crazy flannel inspired sports coat. The commentators wonder what he's doing here.
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We come back from the break to see Barrett hit a swinging neckbreaker for a two count. McMahon is seen at ringside. During the commercial, Bryan ran shoulder first into a steel chair. Barrett sets the table up in the corner, and he goes to powerbomb Bryan through it. Bryan counters into a hurricanrana, and Barrett falls out of the ring. Bryan gets on the apron, and he hits a running knee off the apron. Bryan gets in front of McMahon and does the "YES" chant. McMahon cannot believe it. Bryan kicks Barrett in front of McMahon. Barrett then blocks a suplex, and he executes one himself on the floor. McMahon smiles and does the "YES" chant!
Barrett sends Bryan into the ring post before sending him into the ring. Barrett grabs a steel chair from under the ring. Barrett smacks it off Bryan's back and midsection a few times. Barrett goes to the second rope for an elbow drop with the chair, but Bryan moves. Bryan pumps up to the "YES" chants, and he hits Barrett with a pair of corner dropkicks. Bryan screams before looking at the kendo stick. Bryan then alternates kicks and shots with the stick for a while. McMahon cannot believe what he is seeing. Barrett ducks a roundhouse and rolls him up, but Bryan reverses into the Yes! Lock! McMahon pulls the referee out of the ring as Barrett taps out!
Bryan yells at McMahon, asking him what he's doing. Bryan yells "NO" as McMahon yells "YES!" Barrett takes Bryan out with the Bull Hammer and covers, but there is no referee. McMahon calls for a referee to come out, and Brad Maddox runs down in a referee shirt! Maddox counts, but Bryan kicks out! McMahon is incredulous. Barrett goes for a pump-handle slam, but Bryan slides off and kicks him in the head. Bryan covers, but Maddox won't count the pin. McMahon supports the decision.
Bryan stares at Maddox as McMahon slips Barrett the kendo stick. Bryan ducks right as Barrett swings, and he connects with Maddox's skull! Bryan dropkicks Barrett into Maddox. Bryan goes for another Yes! Lock, but Barrett punches out. Barrett goes to powerslam him through the table in the corner, but Bryan slides off and puts him through it! McMahon takes off his jacket, rips the shirt off Mike Chioda, and he goes to put it on!
Triple H's music hits, and the WWE COO and referee at Summerslam makes his way to the ring in a referee shirt. Bryan smiles as he goes to the top rope. Bryan then connects with the Flying Goat for the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Daniel Bryan Match Rating: ** 1/2
Vince McMahon looks disgusted at ringside. Daniel Bryan and Triple H both do the "YES" taunt to him. They shake hands, and Triple H raises Bryan's arm.
Triple H leaves Bryan in the ring to soak up the cheers when Randy Orton's music hits. Orton comes out to the stage with his Money in the Bank briefcase and holds it up. Bryan shakes his head "NO" as Smackdown comes to an end.
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Quick Match Results
Christian def. Damien Sandow AJ Lee and Layla def. Kaitlyn and Natalya Rob Van Dam, Mark Henry, and Big Show def. The Shield The Miz def. Jack Swagger Curtis Axel def. Zack Ryder (non-title) Daniel Bryan def. Wade Barrett in a No DQ match
TNA Knockout Velvet Sky was scheduled to be in a match at last nights Hardcore Justice, teaming up with ODB to go up against Mickie James and Gail Kim. The match was changed to a triple threat between ODB, Gail, and Mickie, with TNA not acknowledging Velvets involvement with the match at all. TNA President Dixie Carter sent a direct message to a fan via twitter saying that Velvet was too sick to compete.
Brooke Hogan has been released from TNA Wrestling according to a report by F4WOnline.com.
No other details are available at the moment but according to the report, they received several confirmations that Brooke Hogan was fired by the company.
The story was actually going around the WWE roster on Thursday but it wasn't until today that the story could be confirmed.
Former TNA Knockout Comments On Velvet Sky Not Appearing At HardCORE Justice
As some noted yesterday during the TNA Impact Wrestling HardCORE Justice Discussion, Velvet Sky was originally advertised to compete in a TNA Knockouts tag match with ODB against Gail Kim and Mickie James. Instead, the match turned into an impromptu 3 way.
Former TNA knockout Angelina Love addressed the situation via her Official Twitter Account. She wrote the following:
"Talked to Velvet 2nite and wanna let everyone know she's fine she loves the fans support & concern but there's nothing to worry about! She's really sorry if she let anyone down for not being able to appear on the show tonight. Tons of love is being sent out to u all!"
It's one of the most dangerous nights in wrestling and when all was said and done at Hardcore Justice, the carnage told the tale. With ladders, tables, and more all before we even got to the big cage match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Chris Sabin and Bully Ray, viewer discretion was more than advised, it was demanded.
QUICK RESULTS: - Bound For Glory Series: Kazarian defeated Austin Aries, A.J. Styles, and Jeff Hardy in a Ladder Match to earn 20 points - O.D.B. defeated Gail Kim and Mickie James - Bound For Glory Series: Bobby Roode defeated Magnus, Samoa Joe, and Mr. Anderson in a Tables Match to earn 20 points - Cage Match: Bully Ray defeated Chris Sabin to win the World Heavyweight Championship after Tito Ortiz attacked Rampage Jackson
Check back for footage from Hardcore Justice and exclusive ringside photos!
FULL RESULTS: The ladders were out early tonight as Impact kicked off with an epic four way ladder match in the Bound For Glory Series. With 20 points hanging above the ring, it was four of TNA's finest battling for the advantage. All four brought their A-game and presented fans with a true classic. But while Jeff Hardy, Austin Aries, and AJ Styles were prepared for the ladders, they weren't prepared for Kazarian's partners, Christopher Daniels and Bobby Roode. At the height of the action, they arrived and managed hand off a questionable "Appletini" to Kazarian. He threw the concoction in Jeff Hardy's face, knocked him down from the ladder, and reached up to grab the victory (not to mention the points). Considering Bad Influence has been touting the importance of numbers in the Bound For Glory Series, these 20 points seem like pretty solid proof. The Main Event Mafia took to the ring next, only instead of Kurt Angle, they had TNA President Dixie Carter with them. Dixie announced that Kurt had entered a rehabilitation clinic two weeks ago. With the full support of TNA management, wrestlers, and fans, Angle's health is the most important priority for all of us. This does, however, leave a question mark on the scheduled match between Main Event Mafia and Aces and Eights next week.
Mr. Anderson doesn't like question marks. That's why he and his Aces and Eights brothers slowly walk to the ring to confront the Mafia. Anderson realizes that with one week to go until the tag match that sees the losing member leave TNA forever, the M.E.M. is down one member. He tells them to find a new one so they can get beat down fair and square next Thursday. This leads to a massive brawl but Aces and Eights, with the five on four advantage, lays the Main Eventers out in short order. It's almost definitely a preview of next weeks' Impact unless the Main Event Mafia can find a fifth member. Since switching back from a wild and drinkin' referee back to a wild and drinkin' wrestler, O.D.B. has been on one dirty roll. Facing off against two of TNA's finest Knockouts, she showed that she can still brawl with the best of them. Mickie and Gail may have found weapons under the ring, O.D.B found one under her shirt. In a truly rare moment, the former ref removed her bra and used it as a weapon. It left many speechless. But when she took Gail Kim straight down onto a steel chair, it left Gail motionless. Three seconds later and the Bra-barian reigns supreme. At this point, we head backstage. A crouching cameraman catches Bully Ray on the phone and that's when we hear this: "Honey, I agree with you. This has not been the normal relationship. It's anything but normal Well, I'm glad to hear you say that Just so we're on the same page, tonight is about me. Next week is about us. Your man is gonna go out there and win his World Heavyweight Title and destroy that boy. Then, I'm coming home and we're celebrating. And you know exactly how Calvezilla likes to celebrate Next week, we tell the world the truth. Alright. Me too I love you too, Brooke."
It's been a night of frustration for the Main Event Mafia. With Kurt Angle out of the five on five match, the group has been searching for a new member without success. Rampage Jackson takes to the ring and, alongside Samoa Joe, presents an idea. What about Tito Ortiz? He has a lot in common with Jackson. As an MMA fighter, he knows what it's like to be called a "sell-out" by MMA fans for joining TNA. They don't know that professional wrestling is more than a hobby to him, it's a passion. Rampage is proud to be a part of TNA and the Main Event Mafia's family. Now it's time for Tito to be part of it too. Tito Ortiz shows up and Rampage gets the elephant in the room out of the way. Everyone knows that Tito and Jackson are fighting on November 2nd at the Bellator MMA pay-per-view. But that's there and this here. Here, Rampage isnt looking to throw hands with Tito. He's looking to shake hands with Tito. Rampage extends the offer to his MMA opponent, here in TNA, to be a part of the family and fight back Aces and Eights with the Main Event Mafia. Ortiz looks like he's seriously considering the offer. Then, just as he's about to give his response
Bully Ray arrives with a microphone and smiles at this scene. Unfortunately, he has a title match tonight or else he'd be free to beat up both MMA superstars at once. Ray threatens to make Tito Ortiz his "Huntington Beach Bitch"if they ever cross paths. This sends Tito into a blind rage. He's held back by Joe and Rampage as Bully walks off . Our second Bound For Glory Series bout was a table match with another 20 points on the line as Magnus, Mr. Anderson, Samoa Joe, and Bobby Roode faced off. At first glance, Roode appears to be the odd man out, with two Main Event Mafia Members and one member of their rival Aces and Eights in the match. But, appearances may be deceiving. Roode had a secret numbers advantage of his own. For the second time tonight, Bad Influence showed that they may have cracked the Bound For Glory Series numbers code. Kazarian and Daniels appear just as Magnus positions Bobby for a superplex. Bottoms up, buddy. They toss another Appletini into Mag's face and allow Roode to reverse him into a powerbomb through the table. Yup. It pays to be Roode and it pays to have friends. How much does it pay? 20 points in the Bound For Glory Series.
When the cage was lowered for the main event, the tension was at an all time high. Chris Sabin was no longer the underdog looking to upset a complacent champion. He's the World Heavyweight Champion with a seething, frustrated, and volatile former champion itching to make an example of him. While Sabin was valiant in his fight, Bully lived up to his name. He tore into Chris with a level of violence few can endure. Sabin held on and eventually took control from the arrogant outlaw. But when referee Brian Hebner got caught in the crossfire, the champ's night took a turn for the worse. That's when Mr. Anderson arrived. The Aces and Eights Vice President stopped Sabin from exiting the cage and retaining the title. He held the door and prevented Chris from re-opening it. Luckily Rampage Jackson and Tito Ortiz were on hand. The two apparent partners rushed to the cage. Jackson tossed Anderson away from the door and Tito took out a hammer Which he used to bash Rampage Jackson in the back of the head!!!!
Yes. You read that right. Tito Ortiz laid out Rampage Jackson with a hammer to the head!!!
Rampage hit the floor and Bully took advantage of a shocked Chris Sabin. Bully Ray powerbombed the champion and, three seconds later, he wasn't the champion anymore. Aces and Eights have a reason to celebrate. Their President is our new champion. Bully Ray holds aloft his World Heavyweight Championship and TNA's nightmare begins again! For the second time in less than a month, Tito Ortiz shocks the wrestling world as Impact comes to a close.
PWInsider.com is reporting that Kurt Angle will not be at Thursday's Impact Wrestling taping. Furthermore they are reporting that Angle may not return to TNA anytime soon.
WWE Raw Results - 8/12/13 Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/12/2013 at 07:18 PM
- Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with Daniel Bryan coming to the ring. Fans chant "yes" as Michael Cole welcomes us to RAW. We see footage from last week where Bryan avoided having his beard shaved by Wade Barrett. We also see footage from SmackDown where Bryan beat Barrett. Barrett has requested a rematch and here we go.
Wade Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan
Barrett waits as Bryan makes his entrance. Justin Roberts brings out RAW General Manager Brad Maddox and says he will be the special referee for this match.
The bell rings and they go at it. Bryan with a dropkick early on. Barrett comes back and tosses Bryan out of the ring. Bryan comes back in and takes Barrett down by whipping his leg. More work on the leg by Bryan. Bryan runs the ropes and leaps out onto Barrett. Bryan comes from the apron but Barrett moves and drops Bryan on the floor with a big boot. Barrett sends Bryan into the barrier and brings him back into the ring for more offense in the corner. Barrett sends Bryan back to the floor and Maddox counts. Barrett follows and sends Bryan into the steel steps. They come back in and trade shots. Barrett takes Bryan to the mat.
Bryan comes back and hits a suicide dive out on the floor. Bryan brings it back in the ring for a missile dropkick. Bryan with a bunch of kicks to the chest. Barrett ducks the kick to the head and rolls Bryan up for the win after Maddox does a very fast count.
Winner: Wade Barrett
- After the match, Bryan stares down Maddox in the ring. Bryan backs Maddox into the corner and goes at him but Maddox drops and rolls out of the ring. Maddox heads up the ramp as Bryan looks on. Bryan gets a "no" chant going as we go to replays.
- Still to come, Bryan and John Cena will be on MizTV. Also, CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman. Randy Orton and Damien Sandow are shown backstage as we go to commercial.
Damien Sandow vs. Randy Orton
Back from the break and Cody Rhodes is on commentary. Out first comes Damien Sandow with his new and improved briefcase. Out next comes Randy Orton.
They go at it and Sandow drops Orton with a headlock first. Sandow with a headlock now. They run the ropes and Orton drops Sandow with a back elbow. Orton works over Sandow in the corner now. More back and forth action. Orton takes Sandow down with a headlock now. Orton tosses Sandow to the apron but he hangs on. Orton dropkicks him out to the floor. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Sandow drops Orton for a 2 count. Sandow with shoulder thrusts in the corner. Orton ends up on the floor again. Sandow follows and brings him back in for a pin attempt. Orton finally makes a comeback and nails the powerslam, then the draping DDT from the second rope. Cody ends up arguing with and distracting Sandow. Orton nails a RKO for the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
- We see Rob Van Dam backstage getting ready. There will be a 20-man battle royal tonight to see who faces United States Champion Dean Ambrose at SummerSlam. We see The Shield backstage. They cut a promo on the "old guard" still running around. They are the new generation - hungrier and better. Ambrose talk about the bottle royal and we go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we get Brock Lesnar's message to CM Punk that aired on SmackDown. Josh Mathews is backstage with Punk now. Punk talks about Heyman and their match. Punk predicts he will see Lesnar tonight.
The Great Khali and Natalya vs.
We go to the ring and out comes Natalya with The Great Khali and Hornswoggle. We go to commercial.
The Great Khali and Natalya vs. AJ Lee and Big E Langston
We go to the ring and out comes Natalya with The Great Khali and Hornswoggle. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee and Big E Langston. We get a side video of Big E trashing Dolph Ziggler earlier.
AJ slaps Khali to start the match. Natalya comes in and lays her out. Natalya slams AJ back into the corner and stomps on her. Natalya gets countered and shoved into the corner. AJ with a spin kick for a 2 count. We see Ziggler and Kaitlyn watching backstage. AJ works on Natalya in the corner now. AJ takes Natalya to the mat. AJ slams Natalya back down by her hair and covers for a 2 count. Natalya tries for a comeback but AJ kicks her in the gut and then hits a dropkick for 2. AJ yells at Hornswoggle and tries to kick him. AJ takes her down for a Sharpshooter and locks it in. AJ taps but the referee doesn't count it or something. Natalya goes to the referee to raise her hand but there's definitely some miscommunication here. Natalya applies the Sharpshooter again and AJ taps out for the win.
Winners: The Great Khali and Natalya
- After the bell, the celebration ends when Big E attacks Khali from behind. Big E tosses Hornswoggle across the ring and kicks him out. Big E turns around to a big overhead chop from Khali. Khali and Natalya dance with Hornswoggle to end the segment.
- Vince McMahon is backstage walking. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and here comes Vince McMahon to talk about the Bryan vs. Barrett match earlier tonight. Vince calls out Brad Maddox. Maddox admits to being a little excited and may have accidentally did a fast count. Vince says everyone makes mistakes. Maddox asks for a second chance. Maddox promises to call it down the middle this time. Vince makes some fun of Bryan. Vince goes to announce that Maddox will special referee SummerSlam but out comes Triple H.
Triple H says he isn't here to air any dirty laundry. Fans chant for Triple H and Vince tells them to quit feeding his ego. Triple H agrees that we need someone impartial to take control of the WWE Title match and call it right down the line. Triple H doesn't agree that it should be Brad Maddox. Triple H says it sounds like Vince was referring to him. He drops the mic and nails Maddox with a Pedigree. Vince gets pissed and storms out of the ring. He stares back at Triple H. Cole announces that Triple H will be the special referee for the SummerSlam main event. We go to replays.
- Still to come, MizTV and Punk vs. Heyman. Back to commercial.
Kane vs. Titus O'Neil
Back from the break and here comes Kane. We get a vignette for the Kane vs. Bray Wyatt feud and hype for their SummerSlam match. Titus O'Neil waits and here we go. Kane strikes first and goes to work on Titus as Darren Young watches on. Kane ends up getting the quick win with a chokeslam.
Winner: Kane
- After the match, the lights go out and here comes Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. The lights come on and Kane is gone from the ring as Rowan and Harper try to attack. Bray gets up startled from his rocking chair as we see Kane stand up on the ring. Kane makes the pyro go off but Bray smiles and laughs back at him. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Josh Mathews is backstage with The Bella Twins to talk about Total Divas. We see footage from last week's RAW where Natalya slapped Brie Bella in front of Nikki and Eva Marie. The Bellas say they are in complete control of the Divas division and up walks Natalya. She proposes a singles match at SummerSlam. Natalya tells her to bring Nikki and Eva Marie. Natalya says she's bringing Cameron and Naomi, here they come walking up. The match is on. More arguing. Brie slaps Natalya and walks off.
Alberto Del Rio vs. Kofi Kingston
We go to the ring and out comes World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio without Ricardo Rodriguez. We see footage of the beatdown last week. Out next comes Kofi Kingston.
Good back and forth match. Kofi ends up springboarding into the ring but Del Rio catches him with knees in mid-air. Del Rio with the cross armbreaker for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
- We see Mark Henry backstage getting ready for the battle royal. Back to commercial.
- We get hype for Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio at SummerSlam. They air a music video looking at Christian's career. Christian is backstage with Renee Young now. Christian says at SummerSlam, he will become the World Heavyweight Champion for a third time and prove what he's been saying is true - all he needs is one... more... match. Del Rio walks up and laughs at Christian. He says something in Spanish and walks off.
Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro vs. The Usos
We go to the ring and out comes Zeb Colter with The Real Americans. Colter cuts a promo on California as they walk to the ring. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and out come The Usos. Cesaro misses a kick and Uso goes to work on him. Cesaro moves from the corner and finally hits the big boot for a pin attempt. Swagger tags in for some double teaming on Uso. 2 count by Swagger. Cesaro gets some cheap shots in while the referee is distracted. Swagger nails a Swagger Bomb and in comes Cesaro for some more double teaming. 2 count by Cesaro. Cesaro and Uso trade shots now. Cesaro stops a tag and in comes Swagger. Swagger keeps Uso on the mat now.
Swagger and Jey Uso tag in next. They go at it. Uso hits a Samoan Drop. Uso hits the splash in the corner and goes for a pin but Cesaro pulls Swagger out of the ring to break the pin. The Usos nail suicide dives to the floor. Colter distracts the referee which allows The Usos to hit a double team move for the win.
Winners: The Usos
- Still to come, MizTV. Back to commercial.
- Back from commercial and the ring is set up for MizTV with SummerSlam host The Miz. The Miz brings out Daniel Bryan first. Out next comes WWE Champion John Cena.
Cena talks about Triple H being special referee at SummerSlam and likes the decision. Cena goes on and says it will be a hell of a fight on Sunday. The Miz speaks but Bryan cuts him off and threatens to punch him in the face if he doesn't shut up. Bryan doesn't get it - why do people think all Bryan is capable of is a good fight. Cena tries to interrupt but Bryan hushes him. Bryan talks about how Cena is more style and substance, in it for the glory and not the wrestling. They go on and Cena gets ready to fight. Cena cuts a promo about believing. More talking by Cena. Cena brings up granting a Make-A-Wish wish today and the crowd pops. Cena says he's proud of who he is and what he's become. Cena goes on. Bryan says there it is - Cena spelled it out - he doesn't respect Bryan. Bryan says Cena isn't treating this like he treated his matches with The Rock or Shawn Michaels because Cena respected them. Bryan yells about how all he wants is to win the WWE Title once. Bryan says for Cena, this is just another SummerSlam but for Bryan, this is the biggest match of his life. Bryan says in Japan before big matches, the wrestlers would slap each other to hype the match up as a tradition. Bryan comes face to face with Cena. He says he wishes he could do that to Cena right now but he can't because Cena is not a wrestler and doesn't deserve it. Cena slaps Bryan and tells him to smack back. Bryan says Cena doesn't deserve it. Here comes Triple H.
Triple H gets in between Cena and Bryan but here comes Randy Orton to the stage. Orton stares down at the ring as his music plays.
- Still to come, Punk vs. Heyman. Back to commercial.
Fandango vs. R-Truth
Back from the break and Fandango is making his entrance with Summer Rae. Out next comes R-Truth. They end up having a dance-off before the bell. Fandango attacks Truth while he's dancing. They brawl and Fandango escapes the ring to leave the match.
- We see Ryback backstage getting ready for the battle royal. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and Paul Heyman is backstage with Curtis Axel. Axel asks if he's nervous. Heyman says he thinks he's having second thoughts.
#1 Contender's Battle Royal: Rob Van Dam, Tensai, Brodus Clay, Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre, Ryback, Mark Henry, Justin Gabriel, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Jack Swagger, Antonio Cesaro, The Great Khali, R-Truth, Fandango, Darren Young, Titus O'Neil, Kofi Kingston, Wade Barrett
The winner of this will face Dean Ambrose for the United States Title on the SummerSlam pre-show. Rob Van Dam is out first followed by Tons of Funk and 3MB. Ryback is out next as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and more Superstars are out. Here comes Mark Henry. Ryback tosses Young and Gabriel early on. Tensai and Ryback go at it. Tensai is eliminated. Titus and Cesaro go at it. 3MB eliminate one of The Usos. Henry works on Kofi in the corner. Khali works on Swagger. RVD tries to eliminate Ryback but can't. Titus and Barrett beat Henry down in the corner. Brodus and Slater go at it. Kofi fights Ryback off now. Khali with big chops on Barrett.
Truth eliminates Fandango. Fandango comes back in the ring and tosses Truth out to the floor. Someone else tosses Fandango back out. It appears Truth is eliminated. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and we see Brodus, Khali and 3MB were eliminated. Swagger and Cesaro eliminate the other Uso. They work on Henry now. RVD eliminates Titus. Kofi does cool spots with The Real Americans but gets eliminated. Henry later eliminates both of them. Ryback cuts off a Rolling Thunder with a spear. Henry and RVD eliminate Ryback. RVD ends up getting the win.
Winner and New #1 Contender: Rob Van Dam
- After the match, The Shield come out to corner Henry and RVD, who had a show of respect. Big Show's music hits and out he comes to stand with Henry and RVD.
- Still to come, Punk vs. Heyman. Back to commercial.
CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman
Back from the break and out comes Paul Heyman for the main event. Heyman is not dressed to wrestle. Heyman says this is all a conspiracy and introduces his co-conspirator - Brock Lesnar. Lesnar comes out and Heyman shows us a video package of Lesnar beating up on Punk.
Heyman says he's willing to fight Punk tonight, only if it's a handicap match with Lesnar by his side. Heyman demands an answer. Punk's music hits but he comes from behind and grabs a camera from the cameraman on the apron. Punk hits Lesnar with the camera and sends him to the floor. Punk flies out with a suicide dive and nails some chairshots to the back. Punk chases Heyman up the ramp. Heyman runs to the back but Curtis Axel brawls with Punk on the ramp. Punk drops Axel with a GTS on the stage. RAW goes off the air with Punk looking at Lesnar, who is still down at ringside.
After the news that Main Event Mafia member Kurt Angle was arrested for a DWI and entered a rehab facility, many wondered what would become of the 5 on 5 match against the Aces & Eights at Hardcore Justice. Dixie Carter tweeted that the match has been postponed and will take place on August 22 edition of Impact Wrestling.
Reby Sky Lashes Out at Former WWE Diva Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/10/2013 at 09:05 AM
In her new YouShoot with Kayfabe Commentaries, former WWE Diva Kharma refers to Matt Hardy's fiancee Reby Sky as a "hoe" and places her name in the "Hoe Bag." Reby responded on her Ask.fm account:
"Not aware of this, if it is true. Doesn't make much sense, as I don't know her on a really personal level & we have been nothing but nice to each other in passing at shows. We've actually texted back & forth a few times, so if she now has a problem with me, I can only attribute it to one thing/person. Fake as f*** to be nice to my face & talk shit to a camera if its true, but no shocker there. That's 99% of the women in this business anyway. Next."
She also responded to a fan and commented on wrestlers doing shoot interviews:
"Broke wrestlers doing "shoot" interviews for a couple hundred bucks to support their drug habits can KEEP mentioning me. Everyone knows I'm in an AMAZING committed relationship & love a good name drop :)"
Another fan later asked if she was calling Kharma a drug addict. Reby replied:
"And for the record, yes, that's exactly what I'm saying, and for damn good reason. No use in continuing to play nice or protect anyone who is sweet to my face & a cunt to me & my close friends behind my back."
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