There has reportedly been talk within TNA about releasing some undercard talents who aren't being used on a regular basis. While there has always been talk of releasing undercard talent that aren't featured in TV roles regularly, these discussions have become more frequent in the last few days than ever before. Whether TNA would make these cuts publicly or quietly remains to be seen, although most in the past were done quietly.
DJ Gabriel the newest member of ECW General Manager Theodore Long's New Superstar Initiative made his debut on last night's edition of ECW on Sci Fi. With former wedding planner Alicia Fox in his corner, Gabriel defeated Sal Rinauro with the European uppercut, which is apparently his finishing maneuver. Gabriel is Steve Lewington, and was signed to a developmental contract following the spring 2007 European tour in which he wrestled Umaga at the UK Raw taping. WWE signed a handful of European wrestlers following this particular tour including Lewington, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, Hade Vansen, Chris Gray and Tommy Taylor. It looks like Lewington is the first wrestler of the group to actually make it in WWE as McIntyre was quickly sent back to developmental following a handful of matches. Gray & Taylor have since been released, Vansen is M.I.A., and Drew McIntyre & Sheamus are still plying their trade in Florida Championship Wrestling. Lewington also appeared as a jobber on Raw during WWE's two tours of England in 2005. Carlito beat him up during a Cabana segment and he once wrestled Kurt Angle as a jobber.
WWE concluded its very successful European tour this past weekend, running 22 dates and grossing somewhere between $12 million and $14 million. This makes the tour one of the most, if not the most, successful overseas tour in the company's history. Almost all tickets were sold months ago so the economy didn't play a factor in these numbers. A higher percentage of kids were spotted at the shows than during previous European tours.
-- WWE held another round of Wellness drug tests before the WWE Raw and ECW taping on Monday night in Atlanta. With the company looking to cut $20 million from their budget, this would be a very bad time for anybody to test positive.
DJ Gabriel def. local athlete The All-American American Jack Swagger def. Tommy Dreamer (Amateur Wrestling Challenge) (DQ) Intercontinental Champion William Regal, Cody Rhodes & Mark Henry def. ECW Champion Matt Hardy, Kofi Kingston & Finlay (Six-Man Tag Team Match)
ATLANTA With Survivor Series just days away, the Superstars of Land of the Extreme thrilled the WWE Universe by demonstrating the most devastating survival tactics in their respective arsenals.
Mark Henry def. Kofi Kingston (Six-Man Tag Team Match) (WATCH | PHOTOS) In an exciting Six-Man Tag Team main event with Survivor Series implications, Intercontinental Champion William Regal, Cody Rhodes, & Mark Henry reigned supreme over ECW Champion Matt Hardy, World Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston, & Finlay. Henry earned the decisive victory for his team, hitting Kingston with the Worlds Strongest Slam after miraculously catching the high-flyer in mid-air.
John Morrison & The Miz discuss their Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match (PHOTOS) The Tuesday Night Delight and the self-proclaimed Chick Magnet addressed the WWE Universe on their involvement in the Team HBK vs. Team JBL Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match at Survivor Series. The duo humorously broke down both the attributes and shortcomings of their teammates and opponents alike. The Dirt Sheet stars levied their heaviest attacks on Shawn Michaels. And their overall message to all Be jealous.
The All-American American Jack Swagger def. Tommy Dreamer (Amateur Wrestling Challenge) (DQ) (PHOTOS) In an Amateur Wrestling Challenge set up by Jack Swagger after Tommy Dreamer asked for a rematch from their bout three weeks ago The All-American American out-matched his opponent. But, the ECW Original answered back with a kick to Swaggers stomach and a painful DDT. The referee disqualified Dreamer, who stood tall as he declared to Swagger, Oops, my bad, you win, with a satisfied look on his face. Swagger later demanded that ECW General Manager Theodore Long give him a rematch. Long responded that since the contest had been in Swaggers style, it would only be fair that the rematch be on Dreamers terms namely an Extreme Rules Match. (WATCH)
DJ Gabriel def. local athlete (PHOTOS) The extremely confident DJ Gabriel the newest member of GM Theodore Longs New Superstar Initiative was victorious in his ECW debut, dancing his way to a very impressive win over a local athlete with the former wedding planner Alicia Fox in his corner. After finishing off the high-octane match with a devastating European uppercut, Gabriel didnt miss a step, continuing his electric dance with the sultry Fox.
Christopher Keith Irvine (Manhasset (New York), 9 november 1970) is een Canadees-Amerikaanse rockmuzikant, schrijver en professionele worstelaar die werkt voor World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), beter gekend met zijn ringnaam Chris Jericho. Irvine worstelt momenteel voor WWE RAW.
Irvine won 8 keer de WWE Intercontinental Championship en daarmee is hij de recordhouder.
Buiten WWE is Irvine frontman van Fozzy, een Amerikaanse heavymetal band.
Kampioenschappen en verwezenlijkingen Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre NWA World Middleweight Championship (1x) Extreme Championship Wrestling ECW Television Championship (1x) World Championship Wrestling WCW Cruiserweight Championship (4x) WCW World Television Championship (1x) World Wrestling Federation | World Wrestling Entertainment Undisputed Championship (1x) WCW/WWE World Heavyweight Championship (4x, huidig) WWF European Championship (1x) WWF Hardcore Championship (1x) WWF/WWE Intercontinental Championship (8 keer: recordhouder) WWF/WWE World Tag Team Championship (3 keer; waarvan 1x met Chris Benoit, 1x met The Rock en 1x met Christian) Wrestle Association "R" WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship (1x) WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (1x met Gedo: eerste titel in zijn carrière als worstelaar))
Volledige naam Christopher Keith Irvine Bijnaam Chris Jericho Last Survivor Super Ligee Geboortedatum 9 november 1970 Geboorteplaats Manhasset, New York Lengte 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Gewicht 103 kg (226 lb) Sportieve informatie Discipline Professioneel worstelen Trainer / Coach Ed Langley Stu Hart Keith Hart Eerste titel WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Extra debuut: 2 oktober 1990 Sportportaal
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of ECW Superstar Armando Estrada as of Nov. 18, 2008. WWE wishes him the best in all future endeavors.
TNA has signed United Kingdom "Gladiator" star Nick Aldis. Aldis was in the United States two weeks ago to prepare for his upcoming TNA debut. He was known as "Oblivion" on the UK version of Gladiator.
-- A number of familiar faces were backstage at last night's Raw in Atlanta including Shannon Moore, Ranger Ross, Erik Watts, Alan Funk (a.k.a. "Kwee Wee"), Brad Armstrong and Dave Taylor, reports prowrestling.NET. There were also a few extras at the showing including former TNA Superstar David Young and NWA Anarchy's Mikal Judas. They weren't used.
-- Conspicuous by her absence last night on Raw was Layla. She did not accompany new WWE Intercontinental Champion William Regal for his match against ECW Champion Matt Hardy and there was absolutely no mention made of her whereabouts on commentary. Layla accompanied Regal the week before in his title win over Santino Marella. Additionally, Layla was nowhere to be seen in "Stephanie McMahon's Raw Superstar Forum" at the start of the broadcast, and practically every active Raw performer was present in the ring.
-- Last night's edition of Raw saw Dolph Ziggler make his return to WWE television. He was seen in the ring during "Stephanie McMahon's Raw Superstar Forum," made an appearance backstage while Shawn Michaels and Rey Mysterio made their way out to the ring for their tag match, and was one of the lumberjacks at ringside for the CM Punk vs. Randy Orton match. Ziggler was suspended for 30 days on Friday, October 10 as a result of his first violation of the WWE Wellness Policy. Ziggler was eligible to return at last week's Raw taping in England, but did not make the trip to Europe. Ziggler made his first wrestling related appearance at last Thursday's Florida Championship Wrestling television taping in a loss to Johnny Curtis. Ziggler also worked a live event over the weekend for FCW.
As reported earlier, ECW Champion Matt Hardy is nursing a sore knee but worked through it during WWE's European tour this past week. Hardy hyper-extended his surgically repaired left knee during a commercial break in his ECW Championship match with Finlay last week, which was taped last Monday in Manchester. On his MySpace blog, Hardy wrote:
I fortunately retained the ECW Championship in a hard-hitting, fantastic match against the veteran Irishman. Unfortunately, something none of you at home witnessed-because it happened during a commercial break period-was me painfully hyper-extending my surgically repaired left knee. I continued that match without acknowledging it to anyone but knew I had hurt it. After the match, I was examined and diagnosed with a slightly torn PCL and stretched ligaments in the back of my knee. I could finished the tour out, but had to do some major treatment, wrapping and bracing of my knee. And by the way, I thought going into this day I had tomorrow off because it was a Smackdown only taping. I find out at the end of the night I'm needed tomorrow for both episodes of Smackdown. I guess that's what you get for being a WORKHORSE, HA! Now I already have the stress of an extremely hard trip plus a knee injury. Welcome to the wrestling business boys and girls. I felt much better when I got back to the hotel, my Smackdown crew got in, and the ECW, Raw, and Smackdown crews hit the hotel bar. I think the entire WWE drank every ounce of alcohol and liquor in Manchester that night! LOL!
Day 6 Manchester, England - I wake up and my knee feels absolutely horrible. I can barely walk. It's one of those moments when I ask myself how am I gonna do this.. How am I gonna perform tonight. After soaking and icing and treating and wrapping and bracing my knee thoroughly, somehow I do. I wrestled Shelton Benjamin in a Champion versus Champion match and came out victorious. I thought it was a helluva match as well. In case you're wondering, I was in excruciating pain the whole time. I also wrestled another tag match that will be featured on this week's Smackdown. I also wanna tell everyone that I was extremely proud of Jeff on this day as he had possible his best TV day performance EVER. That night, a little social time was had-but I actually got a good night's sleep. I had to-my knee and my performances for the week were depending on it.
Randy Orton def. World Tag Team Champion CM Punk in a Lumberjack Match ECW Champion Matt Hardy vs. Intercontinental Champion William Regal ended by a double count-out JBL & Kane def. Cryme Tyme The Miz & John Morrison def. Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio Batista def. Manu Kelly Kelly def. Victoria
ATLANTA With Raw back in the USA after last week's show in Manchester, England, everyones mind was on this Sundays Survivor Series. This came as no surprise since with three Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Matches, including one pitting the Divas of Raw against SmackDowns, most of the WWE roster is involved in one way or another. In a night with multiple tag team matches, many of these ring warriors had an opportunity to learn something of their opponents prior to the pay-per-view. The most heated confrontation, however, was between CM Punk and a now fully-recovered Randy Orton, who had cost the Straightedge Superstar his World Heavyweight Championship at Unforgiven by way of a punt to the head.
WATCH all of the action now in the Raw Quick Cut and check out WWE.com's exclusive ringside PHOTOS.
Randy Orton def. World Tag Team Champion CM Punk in a Lumberjack Match; a massive brawl broke out following the contest (PHOTOS | WATCH) Before World Tag Team Champion CM Punk was to face Randy Orton in the nights main event, 30 WWE Superstars came out and surrounded the ring as lumberjacks for the match. Though he is still just recently recovered, the Legend Killer pulled out a win over the Straightedge Superstar, dashing Punks hopes of exacting revenge for Orton costing him the World Heavyweight Championship. Following the match, a Superstar who has his own problems with the third-generation ring warrior, Batista, entered the ring to attack Orton, leading all of the Superstars present to get involved in what became an out-of-control brawl that ended the show.
ECW Champion Matt Hardy vs. Intercontinental Champion William Regal ended by a double count-out (PHOTOS) New Intercontinental Champion William Regal came to the Raw ring already soured by what he perceived as a poor reception from the WWE Universe. He faced off against ECW Champion Matt Hardy in a non-title match that gave both ring warriors an opportunity to size up one of their Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match opponents. Though both champions fought ferociously, the match ended with no definitive winner, as the two Superstars were counted out simultaneously and continued to brawl after the bell.
Evan Bourne and World Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston were assaulted by Mike Knox (PHOTOS) Earlier in the evening, Evan Bourne appeared on Raw to address the ankle injury he suffered three weeks ago. After revealing that he is rapidly improving and should be back in the ring in just a matter of months, new Raw Superstar Mike Knox made his way out to the stage, where he stared intently at the high-flyer before walking away ominously. Later, the Desert Destroyer again caught up with Bourne, and proceeded to attack both the injured Superstar and World Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston, leaving both men writhing on the floor in agony.
JBL & Kane def. Cryme Tyme (PHOTOS) In another match that gives the WWE Universe a taste of what they should see this weekend, the reluctant partnership of JBL & Kane faced Cryme Tyme two teams that will be on opposing sides of one of Sundays Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Matches. Captain JBL gained the psychological advantage going into Survivor Series by pinning Cryme Tymes JTG.
The Miz & John Morrison def. Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio (PHOTOS) After greeting Dolph Ziggler in the locker-room area, the tag team of Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio made their way to the squared circle as the two ring warriors prepared to tag with one another for the first time ever. HBK & the Ultimate Underdog faced off against two Superstars who claim to be the greatest tag team in the world: The Miz & John Morrison. Though they were defeated by Triple H & Michaels two weeks ago in a DX reunion, the self-proclaimed chick magnet and the Shaman of Sexy tasted victory by defeating The Showstopper & the Master of the 619.
Batista def. Manu (PHOTOS) Last week on Raw, Batista defeated Cody Rhodes and went on to spear his Priceless partner, Manu when it looked as if the second-generation Superstar might get involved. Manu was given a chance to redeem himself as he faced off against Batista in what was an extremely competitive match due to the young Samoan Superstars ferocity and motivation. After the match, Cody Rhodes contemplated getting involved, but instead walked away from the ring, saving his ire for the Survivor Series match this weekend when he, Randy Orton and others will take on Team Batista.
Kelly Kelly def. Victoria; Victoria retaliated but was assaulted by the Raw Divas (PHOTOS) In a preview of this Sundays Divas Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match, Kelly Kelly took on SmackDowns Victoria. Though Kelly produced a win with her rapidly improving in-ring abilities, the SmackDown Diva attacked her opponent after the bell. Kellys fellow Raw Divas ran to her rescue though, as even Womens Champion Beth Phoenix put her differences aside to jump into the fray against one of her Survivor Series opponents.
Stephanie McMahon held a Raw Superstar Forum (PHOTOS) Giving WWE Superstars a chance to ask questions in the wake of former GM Mike Adamles resignation, Stephanie McMahon took her place at a podium before the entire Raw roster on Monday night. The WWE Executive Vice President went on to back her brother Shanes decision that Chris Jericho defend the World Heavyweight Championship against the returning John Cena at Survivor Series. McMahon also made the nights main event between CM Punk and Randy Orton a Lumberjack Match in an effort to make sure the fight stays in the ring and yields a definitive winner. After Santino Marellas request for another Intercontinental Title rematch was denied, a fight broke out between opposing Survivor Series captains Shawn Michaels and JBL when HBK launched himself at the self-made millionaire.
Justin LaRouche (born June 18, 1975) is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), working on its ECW brand under the name Bam Neely[1] (a take off of retired professional ice-hockey player Cam Neely's nickname). He debuted by attacking then-ECW Champion Kane.
Career
Independents LaRouche started his career wrestling in the tag team known as the Hellraisers. He wrestled under the name Hellraiser Gutz and was trained and mentored by his uncle Richard Martin, who wrestled as Hellraiser Blood. They traveled across the United States, winning several tag team championships from the numerous independent promotions around the country and were the main event draw in almost every city that they appeared in for nearly a decade. However, LaRouche struck out as singles wrestler due to Martin suffering a career-ending illness. He began wrestling as Magnus Maximus in Ace Steel's Steel Domain Wrestling in 2002.[2]
World Wrestling Entertainment
Developmental territories He entered the business alongside such names as Ken Anderson, Austin Aries, Colt Cabana, Shawn Daivari, CM Punk, and Lenny Lane before signing with WWE's former developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling under the name Justin "The Ox" LaRouche, where he won the OVW Southern Tag Team Championships with Charles "The Hammer" Evans.[2][7] They would lose the titles to the Major Brothers, who ironically became members of La Familia (as the Rated-R Entourage of Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder), the stable which he would join upon making his WWE debut.
ECW brand LaRouche made his WWE television debut on the ECW brand on April 8, 2008 when after Kane and Guerrero signed the contract for their ECW Championship rematch at Backlash, LaRouche stormed the ring, aiding Guerrero (as well as Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder) in beating down Kane and putting him through a table.[5]
It was then explained that LaRouche, now using the name Bam Neely, was a former border guard,[1] and was hired as a bodyguard by Chavo to help him win back the ECW Championship as well as provide backup for La Familia.
He won his ECW in-ring debut by defeating ECW Champion Kane in a handicap match teaming with Guerrero.[8][9] He had his first singles match on the June 20 edition of SmackDown in a losing effort against Matt Hardy.[10]
On the August 8 edition of SmackDown!, Neely along with the rest of La Familia were all betrayed by Edge, and on the August 12 edition of ECW, Neely lost to Evan Bourne, with whom Guerrero and Neely had begun a minor feud.[11]
On the October 24 edition of Smackdown! during a non-title tag team match against the reigning WWE Tag Team Champions Primo Colon and Carlito, Guerrero and Neely had some miscommunication which resulted in Guerrero slapping Neely and Neely throwing (and missing) a punch at Guerrero which distracted Neely long enough for Carlito to hit the Backstabber for the victory.
In wrestling Finishing and signature moves Full nelson slam Big boot Running leg drop Sidewalk slam Clothesline Nicknames "The Ox"[2] "The One Man Fence" Entrance themes Power Cutz B - Production theme Power Cutz A - Production theme
Championships and accomplishments Ohio Valley Wrestling OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Charles Evans[7]
Personal life He has a designed tattoo on his upper left bicep.
Hulk Hogan has sold his wrestling names, trademarks (such as Hulk, Hulkster, Hollywood Hogan, Hulkamania, etc.), grill, energy drink, and other Hulk Hogan products to Eric Bischoff at an extreme discount. He did this purposely to prevent Linda from getting any of the profits from them. Linda Hogan's lawyers are not pleased at all by this, because now she cannot cash in on these assets in the divorce.
The Brian Kendrick def. WWE Tag-Team Champion Carlito ECW Champion Matt Hardy def. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin (Non-Title) Kung Fu Naki def. Montel Vontavious Porter Divas Champion Michelle McCool def. Maria (Divas Championship Match) Jeff Hardy def. Undertaker (Extreme Rules Match)
As the headlining Survivor Series matches were being finalized, Jeff Hardy continued his extreme tirade throughout SmackDown, causing major disruption to several of the Superstars. And even Undertaker - emerging from a casket in the middle of the ring - was not as shocking as Jeff Hardys frightening new look to match his reckless insanity. (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Contract Signing for WWE Championship Match at Survivor Series (PHOTOS) SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero had scheduled a simple contract signing for the WWE Championship Match at Survivor Series between WWE Champion Triple H and Vladimir Kozlov. But things quickly turned extreme when Jeff Hardy suddenly jumped from the top rope and put the Moscow Mauler through the table. Hardy then proceeded to rip up the championship contract and throw it in The Games face.
Jeff Hardy def. Undertaker (Extreme Rules Match) (WATCH | PHOTOS) As Undertaker and Hardy seemed to be reaching the climax of an absolutely brutal Extreme Rules Match, Big Show charged to the ring. The Worlds Largest Athlete chokeslamed The Deadman and caught the advancing Hardy in midair, before Undertaker nailed him with the steel chair. However, with The Phenoms attention on Big Show, Hardy was able to clobber him with the same chair, paving the way for him to hurl himself off the turnbuckle, over the top of the ladder and down upon The Deadman executing a breathtaking leg drop that sealed his amazing victory. Following the match, SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero told Hardy that if he beats Triple H next week, she will make the WWE Championship Match at Survivor Series a Triple Threat Match.
The Brian Kendrick def. WWE Tag Team Champion Carlito (WATCH | PHOTOS) When Carlito became distracted by the attack on his younger brother Primo by Ezekiel Jackson outside the ring, The Brian Kendrick seized the moment and executed The Kendrick to claim a strutting conquest.
Divas Champion Michelle McCool def. Maria - (Divas Championship Match) (WATCH | PHOTOS) Divas Champion Michelle McCool utilized a wrenching ankle hold on Maria to score a painful submission triumph in a match for the Divas Championship. Festus & Jesse had journeyed down to ringside - teddy bear in hand - to view the match close up. But when the Corn-Fed Colossus realized Michelle had hurt Maria, he charged into the ring after her, forcing the champion to quickly dive out of the ring to safety.
ECW Champion Matt Hardy def. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin (Non-Title) (PHOTOS) ECW Champion Matt Hardy hit the Twist of Fate out of nowhere to overcome United States Champion Shelton Benjamin in an intense, hard-fought Champion vs. Champion Match.
Kung Fu Naki def. Montel Vontavious Porter; Khali Kiss Cam (PHOTOS) Thanks in part to the emergence of The Great Khali, Kung Fu Naki surprised MVP with the Chain Kick, giving him a huge win over the Ballin Superstar - once again costing SmackDowns highest paid athlete his incentive bonus. After leveling MVP at the conclusion of the match, the Punjabi Playboy presented yet another edition of Khali Kiss Cam. However, in an unexpected twist, after dropping MVP for the second time with a two-handed chokeslam Khali decided to have the lucky lady from Manchester give MVP the kiss instead.
Spring 2009 could end up being an interesting time for TNA as many contracts will be up for numerous talents. Some key contracts running up next year include Kurt Angle and Rhino. WWE has shown interest in a few TNA guys whose deals will be expiring around this time as well. The expectation is that if an offer from WWE is on the table for some guys that they will jump at the chance to make the move.
Here are some highlights of RVD's interview on the show, provided by MNM listener, "Springfield" James:
The Big Mosh & Blade welcomed RVD back to the program, and Rob thanked them both for having him return to The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network. Rob started things off by saying that the place to still find RVD is in sunny California.
One question has been swirling amongst fans around the world, including those who are part of The Mayhem Nation: Will RVD return to the WWE or make a splash in TNA? Based on that, Rob said that his first thought waking up (on the day of his MNM return), was that he was glad at home...and not at some hotel, along with worrying about all of the stresses of the wrestling business.
Mosh asked RVD what led him to "shift gears" & start working on other projects outside of the wrestling business. Rob said that, for years, people have been approaching him with various ideas. This led to the creation of RVD TV, as well as RVD Radio (www.BlogTalkRadio.com/RVDRadio). He added that he listens to talk radio more than he listens to music, and he was thrilled to be able to have his own show -- which he like to go on record saying has been a great success so far.
Blade asked Rob about his takes on the recent reports of the WWE cracking down on the use of marijuana in the company & the company changing their business & company style to more of a "PG" style audience. RVD wished to use The Mayhem's open forum to bring up something that many fans might not be currently aware of: the new of medical marijuana being legalized in several states. RVD continued on, by saying that the WWE used to fine people for using marijuana & not give any punishment. Most superstars just paid the fine & continued their use of it, instead of giving it up altogether. Rob still believes that the schedule of the business is very grueling, and is one of the reasons why some talents may use this as one of their ways to relax.
Fans of RVD & "Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling" will get to see "Mr. Monday Night" step into the CCW squared circle to teach the remaining celebs the art of the finishing move. Rob said that he was initially approached with the idea to appear on the show around the same time he found out his wife, Sonya, was diagnosed with cancer, but was able to make the proposed idea of him being on the program turn into a reality. He was thoroughly impressed with the way CCW was being put together, the ideas & concepts behind it (from Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Jason Hervey, "The Mouth Of The South" Jimmy Hart, "Nasty Boy" Brian Knobbs, & Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake), and felt very encouraged to give it his seal/stamp of approval. Rob strongly believes that those who watch CCW this Saturday night will love what they see.
As The Mayhem celebrates its "November To Remember" Sweeps Month, RVD wished to reflect on his own personal memories of ECW's flagship PPV of every year. He described the "most memorable" N2R moment for him taking place at The Golden Dome in Pittsburgh (Monaca), PA, the night where he gave Tommy Dreamer a piledriver ("where Dreamer shot up about three feet") in their legendary "Flag Match." Rob mentioned this happened was around the time he was thinking about leaving ECW for WCW (coming off the heels of not feeling used appropriately at the first ECW PPB, Barely Legal), but landed up going into an angle with the ECW/WWE. He also added that one of the most talked-about storylines/matches he had achieved a boiling point at the 1999 November To Remember (in The Mayhem's hometown of Buffalo, NY) @ The Burt Flickinger Center -- which saw Tazz's departure from Extreme Championship Wrestling (to the WWE) & his last "extreme" Pay-Per-View encounter against "Mr. PPV."
The biggest story of the past week has been "The Instant Classic" Christian Cage reportedly returning to the WWE & departing TNA Wrestling. Mosh & Blade asked RVD for his thoughts on this hot story & whether or not Christian will get lost in the "WWE shuffle." Rob described Christian's chances of making it to the top of World Wrestling Entertainment as "excellent," based on the fact that he was well-liked by the office, & would be "welcomed back with open arms" not only by the office, but by WWE fans across the world.
There are only a select few "free-agent" talents that many in the business believe could make an immediate impact if they went to the WWE or TNA. RVD believes that his fans are some of the most loyal around (crediting those who bring signs saying "I paid to see RVD"), and how it feels good they have that sort of positive attitude about his name value after over a decade in the wrestling industry. After being a part of the WWE for so long, he said he felt burnt out by the office, as a result of a lot of the changes and the lack of freedom to have great matches & steal the show. Rob added that wrestling began to "feel like a job to him," and that was one of the main reasons, if not the main one, to pursue other ventures outside of the business.
As many of the fans of "Your Home Of Wrestling Radio" remember this past February, The Big Mosh & Blade arranged for an "extreme union" of sorts between RVD & what many call his greatest opponent ever, Jerry Lynn for an on-air reunion. Since then, Jerry has yet again re-innovated himself again...this time in Ring Of Honor. Mosh asked RVD how excited he was to see Jerry have fun in the business again. Rob said that he is very happy for Jerry, and since he left the WWE, he has been getting submerged for requests from independent promoters to do another Jerry Lynn/RVD match. However, Rob made the decision to spend time with his family...and not spend it on the road post-WWE, excluding a few instances such as working for Booker T's PWA promotion.
As a parting shot & in closing, RVD thanked Mosh & Blade for a stellar Mayhem return, as well as the well-wishes for Sonya's recovery.
TNA Impact on Spike TV Taped in Orlando, Fla. Source: Prowrestling.net
[Q1] HIghlights aired of the Main Even Mafia's sweep at the Turning Point pay-per-view... The title of this week's show is "Christian gets made"... Backstage, Jeremy Borash interviewed Jeff Jarrett and Mick Foley. Jarrett defended the young guys losing all their Turning Point matches by essentially saying you win some and you lose some.
Foley said he thinks someone needs to deliver a message of hope to the young guys. Borash asked if he had Barack Obama on speed dial. Foley took a serious tone and said he was embarrassed on Sunday night and wasn't in a joking mood...
Mike Tenay and Don West introduced the show from ringside... Foley walked to the ring for a promo. More highlights aired from the pay-per-view as Foley entered the ring. Foley mentioned the clean sweep and called A.J. Styles, Samoa Joe, the Motor City Machine Guns, Eric Young, the Motor City Machine Guns, Jay Lethal, Petey Williams, and Consequences Creed to the ring. Shelley clowned around by waving to Foley and the camera on his way to the ring.
The young wrestlers joined Foley in the ring. Foley applauded the young wrestlers on the heart and effort they showed. Foley tried to give the youngsters a pep talk when he stopped and asked Alex Shelley if he was playing with a booger. Foley got in Shelley's face and demanded that he look at him. Shelley continued to clown around.
Foley told Shelley that he's a valuable piece of talent in TNA, but he said he's not invaluable. "I will deal with you next week and that's a promise," Foley said. Mick turned his attention to A.J. and said everyone needs to understand the power of words. Foley said Joe beat the hell out of Nash, but Nash still got the win. "Next time, no mental mistakes," Foley said.
Foley said all the young guys must learn from their mistakes or the Mafia will strike them out every single time. The fans cheered, presumably for the Mafia. Foley told Young that he earned a shot at Sheik Abdul Bashir and asked if he wanted that shot during the show. Foley praised Styles as one of the most talented performers he's ever seen in the ring.
Foley said Joe is the most convincing bad ass in the business and reminded him that he wrote it in one of his books. Foley announced Joe and Styles vs. Beer Money for the TNA Tag Titles later in the show. Foley also booked Sting vs. Jay Lethal for the TNA Title. Foley asked if Lethal wanted to step up to the plate. "Oh yeah," he said in Macho Man style. Ugh.
Earlier in the day. Lauren caught up with Christian Cage about joining the Main Event Mafia. He said it doesn't matter what his thoughts are because he doesn't have a choice. The Mafia showed up and said they were going to give him a welcoming party. "Tonight, you become a made man," Kurt Angle said. They handed Cage a tux and told him to put it on. After they walked away, he threw it in the trash... [C]
[Q2] Backstage, Lauren approached ODB, who was building a set for her new talk show that debuts next week...
1. Awesome Kong and Rhaka Khan (w/Raisha Saeed) defeated Roxxi and Taylor Wilde in 3:25. The heel duo attacked the babyface team at ringside before the match. They eventually threw them inside the ring and the bell rang to start the match. Roxxi and Taylor got in plenty of offense, but Kong finished off Roxxi with the Implant Buster and scored the clean pin...
Backstage, Lauren interviewed the Machine Guns. Shelley questioned why Styles and Joe are at the front of the line instead of them... [C]
[Q3] Backstage, Saeed told Traci Brooks that Kong is looking for better competition. Lauren asked Rhaka Khan about turning on Taylor. "Who wouldn't want to be on the side of the beast," Khan said... A TNA video aired...
2. Eric Young beat Prince Abdul Bashir to win X Division Title in 3:40. Spaz referee/wannabe wrestler Shane Sewell is working the match. Young dominated the early action, but Bashir caught him with a low blow. Bashir went for the cover and had the pin, but Sewell stopped the count at two. The announcers tried to explain that the referee must have saw the low blow out of the corner of his eye.
Bashir got physical with Sewell, who ripped off his shirt and roughed up Bashir. Young hit the death valley driver and scored the pin. After the match, Earl Hebner ran out and scolded Sewell while the TNA Originals came out and celebrated with Young... [C]
[Q4] Backstage, Lauren interviewed Young, who was celebrating his title win with the other wrestlers. Joe and Styles sat quietly off to the side...
A Rough Cuts interview aired with Hernandez, who discussed his high school football career. He revealed that he wore as Mr. Texas in Mexico. He said he's listened to Homicide and considers him the general because he's been successful wherever he's gone. He said Homicide is the general of the team and the guy who puts everything together. "Homicide is definitely one of my mentors"...
Backstage, Borash interviewed the Mafia about the title change. Angle reminded him that Young didn't beat a Mafia member. Petey entered the room. Steiner said he'd talk to him after his match and told him to leave the Mafia dressing room... [C]
Backstage, Lauren interviewed Jay Lethal about his title match. He was in full dork Macho Man mode. After he left the room, Lauren warned Petey to be careful when he talks to Steiner later. Petey said Steiner is his boy. "Big Papa Pump has my hookup," Petey said...
3. Scott Steiner pinned Rhino in 3:55. Kurt Angle sat in on commentary for the match. Kurt said something about everyone talking about work or shoot. He said his feud with Jeff is "the real deal." Angle said he's had the Main Event Mafia in mind for the last two years. In the ring, Rhino took control of the option and set up for the gore, but Angle dropped the headsets and ran interference for Steiner. Moments later, Steiner suplexed Rhino and scored the pin...
Backstage, Borash interviewed Sting about his match with Lethal. Sting said the young guys would start the finger pointing once they started losing more matches. He said they don't respect the Mafia and they don't even respect each other...
[Q5] [C] 4. Sting defeated Jay Lethal to retain the TNA Title in 10:00. Borash handled the in-ring introductions for the title match. Borash said Lethal was challenging for the TNA Title for the first time in his career. Nice touch. More cheers than boos for Sting. Sting, the heel, backed Lethal into a corner and gave him a clean break, but Lethal, the babyface, hit him with a flurry of punches. Sting sold a knee injury at the 2:00 mark. [C]
After the break, the Machine Guns walked to ringside and cheered for Lethal. The crowd was split in their chants for Lethal and Sting. At 9:30, Shelley distracted the referee and Sabin held onto Sting so Lethal could take a free shot. Lethal got upset and threw Sabin out of the ring. Sting kicked Lethal from behind and hit the Scorpion Death Drop for the win.
After the match, the other young guys ran out and bickered with the Machine Guns. The show was interrupted by a Spike TV video game awards update. No, really. They acted like they interrupted Impact so they could run through some of their video game award nominees...
Powell's POV: Good action during Sting vs. Lethal match. Lethal worked really hard and it was entertaining. I also like what they're doing with the Guns and I'm curious to see how it plays out. The video game update made TNA look really bush league.
They cut back to a backstage shot of the Main Event Mafia beating up Petey Williams. Steiner roughed up Petey and led the charge while Angle, Nash, and Booker T cheered him on. Tenay claimed he's never seen anything like this from any faction in pro wrestling... [C]
The young guys tended to Petey backstage. The announcers ran through highlights of the attack... Borash interviewed Beer Money about their match with Joe and Styles. Roode questioned who Foley thinks he is... [C]
[Q7] 5. Beer Money (w/Jacqueline) fought Samoa Joe and A.J. Styles to an apparent no-contest in 11:20. Storm rode to ringside on a beer cooler with a helmet on. Team 3D walked to ringside two minutes in and then the show cut to break. [C]
Team 3D joined the announcers on commentary. Devon spoke first, prompting Ray to joke that Obama won and suddenly Devon is doing all the talking. He joked that Don West getting over must be next. The action picked up in the ring with the babyface team picking up the pace with their flashy offense. At ringside, Storm whipped Styles into the corner. Jackie distracted the referee while Storm snuck in the ring and spat beer in Joe's eyes.
[Q8] Team 3D entered the ring and spat beer in Storm's eyes, causing the referee to throw out the match...
A shot aired of Christian Cage walking backstage... [C] Another "Who is Suicide?" vignette aired...
Backstage, the Beautiful People wore Tina Fey glasses and invited Sarah Palin to become an honorary member. "If you join the Beautiful People, you will know what it's like to be part of a winning team," said Angelina Love. Cute Kip said he approved the message...
The Main Event Mafia members (minus Sting) walked to the ring together and called out Christian Cage. Tenay pointed out that every Mafia member is a former World Champion. Angle told Cage that when they tell him to wear a suit, he better wear it. Angle said they wanted to welcome him to the family.
Angle said he heard that Cage and his lawyer closed negotiations with TNA. He said he heard that Cage is heading back to WWE once his contract expires in a few weeks because he's tired of being a big fish in the company. Angle said they've all received similar offers from WWE. Angle said it's not a welcome party, it's a going away party. You're tired of being a big fish, tonight you sleep with the fishes, Main Event Mafia style.
Cage threw punches at the Mafia members, but was quickly outnumbered. The Mafia members too turns hitting their finishers on Cage. The Mafia members stood over Cage and put their suit jackets back on to pose for the cameras. Nash has a new hand signal for the group. Tenay said it's obvious that this is the Mafia's world. "And quite honestly, we're playing under their rules," Tenay concluded...
Matt Hardy injured during European tour Posted by Randy Gordon on 11/14/2008 at 04:02 PM
Jim Ross noted in his most recent blog that reigning ECW Champion Matt Hardy is hurt. Ross wrote: "Matt Hardy is nursing a sore knee but is working through it as many of you will see Friday night on Smackdown. Hopefully, the injury is more of a "tweak" and nothing overly serious." Matt Hardy also posted the following headline on his MySpace page: "Matt is a lil beat up in Europe." He also posted an old photo of him having a bruised face, but has since replaced it with a different photo.
Melina returned to the ring at tonight's Florida Championship Wrestling show from her heel injury, reports PWInsider.com. She teamed up with Tyler Reks in a tag match against Alicia Fox and Jack Gabriel. On June 23, 2008, Melina injured her ankle when she fell from the turnbuckle in a match where she and Mickie James took on Natalya and Victoria. Melina was originally slated to return to the ring in January 2009, so this is far ahead of schedule.
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 35 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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Update on recent Matt Hardy injury
