- There continues to be great concern amongst WWE officials over the match line-up for WrestleMania 27.
While it's likely that WWE will produce a strong wrestling card, the major point of concern is that it will take more than that to attract the masses and draw the type of revenue that is expected of the organization's grandest event of the year.
AJ Styles Backing MMA Group Posted by Steve Carrier on 01/26/2011 at 07:49 PM
AJ Styles is now a financial backer of a new MMA group, Fight Fusion Entertainment. The promotion debuts on February 18th at the Georgia Mountain Center in Gainesville, Georgia. The promoter is Styles' brother.
NXT Rookie Challenge: Howard Finkel won "Out-think The Fink" (no NXT Rookies earned immunity points) (PHOTOS | WATCH) Ted DiBiase def. Daniel Bryan (PHOTOS | WATCH) Brodus Clay def. Derrick Bateman, Johnny Curtis & Byron Saxton (PHOTOS | WATCH) NXT Rookie Records
Brodus Clay: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 3-2 Byron Saxton: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 3-4 Derrick Bateman: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 1-4 Johnny Curtis: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 2-4 WWE Universe visit NXT.WWE.COM to watch WWE NXT highlights and the complete episode each Wednesday. The complete episode is also available Wednesdays on YouTube.com/wwe and Hulu.com!
Vince McMahon Meets with UFC Boss Posted by Steve Carrier on 01/25/2011 at 10:34 PM
On the same day two weeks ago (January 12) that UFC President Dana White shot down online rumors of Brock Lesnar appearing at WrestleMania XXVII in Atlanta, Georgia, he met with Vince McMahon in New York City. It was largely assumed that McMahon would make a proposition for Lesnar to appear at WrestleMania XXVII. It is said that while their encounter was cordial, nothing changed regarding the former WWE Champion appearing at the annual pay-per-view spectacular.
Of those talked to regarding the matter, no one within WWE believes Lesnar will be allowed to appear at the event. I dont think he thought it was as hard as it turned out to be, one company source stated regarding McMahons attempt to land Lesnar for WrestleMania XXVII.
It was not the first time McMahon and White have met. White said in a June 2008 interview that he had breakfast with the wrestling kingpin weeks prior to the interview. White has always been publicly respectful of McMahon, and one source feels that the UFC President notices similarities between himself and the WWE Chairman as promoters.
Update On Ric Flair-Ireland Incident Posted by Amish Patel on 01/25/2011 at 06:23 PM
* Read the original story on the incident HERE.
- To update on the Ric Flair incident in Dublin, Ireland, it is said that Flair allegedly played hardball, not getting on the bus after his request for a financial advance was refused. As this kind of thing has occured before and with Flair refusing to get on the plane, a decision was made to leave him behind.
One source revealed that because of Flair's outburst, members of the roster were in favor of leaving Flair, some even mocking him, using his "signature promo lines" after the bus left without him.
There was also talk that Flair's legendary "partying" habits on the tour may have also had something to do with his decision not to get on the bus.
Finally, just to clarify, TNA management did not send Flair home. He was simply left behind after "blowing up" and subsequently refusing to travel, and is likely still in Europe.
World Heavyweight Champion Edge won an Over-the-Top Rope Challenge Alberto Del Rio & King Sheamus def. Mark Henry & John Morrison Divas Champion Natalya def. Melina World Heavyweight Champion Edge def. WWE Champion The Miz by Disqualification Maryse, Alicia Fox & Ted DiBiase def. The Bella Twins & U.S. Champion Daniel Bryan The New Nexus def. WWE Tag Team Champions Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov in a Non-Title Match CM Punk vs. Wade Barrett ended in a Double Disqualification
DETROIT Six days prior to driving into Royal Rumble, the Raw roster shifted things into high gear in the Motor City. It was there that The New Nexus, The Corre and all the Superstars on the Raw roster began firing on all cylinders.
CM Punk vs. Wade Barrett ended in a Double Disqualification (WATCH | PHOTOS) Trouble began brewing even before the bell rang. When CM Punk and Wade Barrett prepared to scuffle, they were backed up by those respective groups, The New Nexus and The Corre. Special guest referee John Cena, however, wasnt taking any chances and decisively banned both factions from ringside.
Once the action kicked off, each Superstar fought as if their lives depended upon it. So intense was the skirmish, in fact, that the two appeared to disregard Cenas instructions. As a result, the special guest referee had no choice but to disqualify each man, effectively banning both of their groups from the Royal Rumble.
Raws anonymous General Manager begged to differ. Instead, the GM reinstated both groups and demanded that Cena apologize to Punk and Barrett, or it would be he who would be banned from Rumble competition. Reluctantly, 2010s WWE Superstar of the Year offered a contrite apology. He was then surrounded by members of both groups, who appeared eager to punish Cena. Before they could, however, Big Show and several members of the Raw roster emerged, resulting in one of the biggest, most brutal melees ever on Monday night mere days before the biggest Rumble in history.
The New Nexus def. WWE Tag Team Champions Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov in a Non-Title Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) For all their boasting, The New Nexus actually bring the goods. Members Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty challenged WWE Tag Team Champions Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov in a non-title match. The CM Punk disciples proved they can handle their own when they overcame the international men of misery as their fellow Nexi looked on.
Maryse, Alicia Fox & Ted DiBiase def. The Bellas & U.S. Champion Daniel Bryan (WATCH: PART 1 | PART 2 | PHOTOS) As love triangles go, the one involving The Bellas and United States Champion Daniel Bryan is a doozy. In a Six-Person Tag Team Match, Nikki couldnt keep her head in the ring, focusing instead on sister Brie and the object of their mutual affection, Bryan. So distracted was she by the interaction between Brie and Bryan that she allowed Maryse to capitalize, bringing victory to her teammates, Ted DiBiase & Alicia Fox.
After the bout, Brie and Nikki made a shocking discovery. As the two barged into Bryans dressing room, they were greeted by the U.S. Champion kissing fellow Diva Gail Kim. The claws quickly came out, and Kim and The Bellas eventually had to be pulled apart.
World Heavyweight Champion Edge def. WWE Champion The Miz by Disqualification (WATCH |PHOTOS) When two champions collide, sparks are bound to fly. And WWE Champion The Miz and World Heavyweight Champion Edge did not disappoint. As the two squared off, Edges SmackDown nemesis, Dolph Ziggler and girlfriend Vickie Guerrero watched from ringside.
Just when it appeared The Rated-R Superstar was aiming for the jugular, Ziggler grabbed his leg and hit Edge with a Zig Zag. The interference caused Edge to win by disqualification. Amid the chaos, Randy Orton slithered to the ring to avenge the vicious beatdown Miz and his assistant Alex Riley doled out last week. The Viper not only attacked Miz, causing the WWE Champion to win by disqualification, he went on a rampage against anyone he could coil his hands around until "The Awesome One" nailed him with a briefcase before slinking away up the entrance ramp.
Divas Champion Natalya def. Melina; Divas Title Match arranged (WATCH | PHOTOS) The good news for Natalya? The Divas Champion successfully defended her title against Melina in a fevered battle. The bad news? Lay-Cool continues to haunt her. After the bout, WWEs Mean Girls, Layla & Michelle McCool, informed Natalya that they were invoking their championship rematch clause and will clash with her this Sunday at Royal Rumble in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match.
Alberto Del Rio & King Sheamus def. Mark Henry & John Morrison (WATCH | PHOTOS) Last week, The Worlds Strongest Man put on clinic by outlasting 10 Superstars in an Over-the-Top Rope Challenge. This week, however, Alberto Del Rio & King Sheamus rained on the thunder and lightning duo of Henry & John Morrison. In fact, the moneyed Mexican surprised just about everyone when he managed to lock a cross armbreaker on The Worlds Strongest Man and forced him to tap out.
The Corre confronted The New Nexus; Wade Barrett vs. CM Punk arranged Wade Barrett isnt going away no matter how much we wish he would. The former leader of The Nexus confronted the man who replaced him, CM Punk, who had gleefully introduced his groups newest member, Mason Ryan. This time, though, Barrett brought reinforcements his new group, The Corre, including Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel.
Before the situation became too incendiary, Raws GM intervened to arrange a match pitting Barrett against Punk with one significant stipulation: The loser of the bout will see himself and his entire group exiled from the Royal Rumble Match. And the contests special guest referee? None other than John Cena!
World Heavyweight Champion Edge won an Over-the-Top Rope Challenge Although we dont know the identity of Raws anonymous General Manager, we do know this much; The GM can hold a grudge. When World Heavyweight Champion Edge visited Raw for a match with WWE Champion The Miz, the GM who had previously clashed with The Rated-R Superstar ordered him to participate in a Over-the-Top Rope Challenge featuring Jack Swagger, Drew McIntyre and Tyson Kidd, all vying for the No. 40 spot in Sundays Royal Rumble.
Despite still nursing injuries hed received at the hands of the new group The Corre, the World Heavyweight Champion managed to overcome the threesome to emerge victorious.
Shad Gaspard Calls Lance Cade A Backstabber Posted by Dave Mitchell on 01/24/2011 at 05:08 PM
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What caused heat between Cryme Tyme and the team of Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch: "Well, I mean, anybody who knows Lance Cade God rest the guy's soul. Lance was a great guy personally. Great father to his kids, great guy to hang out with and chill with. Lance Cade the person and Lance Cade the wrestler are two totally different people. Lance Cade the person is a guy that I would fight for in a bar. Lance Cade the wrestler is a guy that would stab me in the back, stab me in the gut, and who has stabbed several of his friends to keep his career going. That's what he was taught to do, so that's what he did."
His pay-per-view match with JTG and how it affected his push: "The outcome at the pay per view match kinda got messed up because we weren't given information that was vital to our match. It's one of those things where certain people don't give you information for good reason in their opinion. And the good reason is, the pay-per-view match would have put me over big and would have set off a chain of events that would have led to me being number one contender for the WWE title eventually but certain people decided not to chime in and tell me what was going to happen in the match."
Whether he's talked to TNA: "I've talked to several wrestlers that work for TNA about me coming over. I was actually supposed to go to TNA show a couple of times with a friends of mine but I was still with the company(WWE) so I didn't want to have a Highlander moment... I like TNA but I'd want to do something different if I came to TNA. I would want to make a boom rather than be like everybody else."
Name association:
Shawn Michaels: "Ha (chuckles)....that's about it."
Breaking News - Ric Flair Leaves TNA's UK Tour Posted by Amish Patel on 01/25/2011 at 05:42 PM
- It appears as though Ric Flair has left TNA's tour of the United Kingdom.
The word is that Flair wanted a financial advance which was rejected by tour manager Craig Jenkins. As a result, Flair felt disrespected and decided to leave, not boarding the bus to leave Ireland for Germany.
ECW Original Works in Dark Match at RAW Last Night Posted by Steve Carrier on 01/25/2011 at 11:20 AM
- Former WWE star and ECW Original Nunzio was the referee for the William Regal vs. Percy Watson dark match before last night's RAW in Detroit, which Percy won.
Nunzio may be getting a second look as a WWE referee as he helped out at Madison Square Garden last month when only one referee could make it to the show due to weather.
Alberto Del Rio def. R-Truth Beth Phoenix def. Layla Rey Mysterio def. Dashing Cody Rhodes Jack Swagger def. Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston (Non-title Amateur Wrestling Challenge) Drew McIntyre def. Trent Barreta Justin Gabriel def. World Heavyweight Champion Edge (Non-title Match)
TULSA, Okla. Just nine days before the biggest Royal Rumble Match in history, Wade Barrett introduced the WWE Universe to The Corre.
Justin Gabriel def. World Heavyweight Champion Edge in a Non-title Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) Before the main event between Edge and The Corres Justin Gabriel could begin, Vickie Guerrero emerged to inform the WWE Universe that her boyfriend Dolph Ziggler No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Title (Match preview) would be joining the announce team.
Thanks to interference by his fellow Corre members, Gabriel picked up a huge victory over The Rated-R Superstar. After the match, Edge was treated to the full wrath of the intimidating new faction an attack that included the "sternum crushing" 450 Splash by Gabriel and Wasteland by Wade Barrett. As SmackDown came to a close, Ziggler took the opportunity to stand over Edge in a symbolic act of triumph.
The Miz and Edge confronted each other about their upcoming match on Raw (WATCH | PHOTOS) When WWE Champion The Miz decided to once again make his presence known on SmackDown, World Heavyweight Champion Edge opted to interrupt him. The Awesome One claimed that he has big plans for their Champion vs. Champion Match on Raw this Monday night. The 10-time World Champion responded by telling Miz to get out of his ring. Alex Riley tried to add his two cents, only to be Speared by The Ultimate Opportunist.
Drew McIntyre def. Trent Barreta (WATCH | PHOTOS) One week after suffering a surprise defeat at the hands of Trent Barreta, Drew McIntyre returned to his winning ways, hurling Barreta off the top rope to hand his prey a painful loss. After the bell, the Chosen Ones determined opponent further fueled McIntyres rage with a defiant blow. This led to a vicious assault by The Sinister Scotsman that attracted the disappointed admonishment of Kelly Kelly.
Jack Swagger def. Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston in a Non-title Amateur Wrestling Challenge (WATCH | PHOTOS) Jack Swagger defeated Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston 10 points to nine in an Amateur Wrestling Challenge. After the match, however, Kingston hit The All-American American with Trouble in Paradise and an incredible high cross body.
Rey Mysterio def. Dashing Cody Rhodes (WATCH | PHOTOS) The Ultimate Underdog reigned supreme over Cody Rhodes with an explosive 619-splash combination. After, Rhodes was seen holding his injured nose in horror, perhaps faced with the realization that his handsome face could be disfigured. It was later learned that the handsome Superstar's nose was in fact broken.
Beth Phoenix def. Layla (WATCH | PHOTOS) In a display of impressive Diva dominance, Beth Phoenix overcame Layla with the Glam Slam, chalking up her second win over Team Lay-Cool in as many weeks.
Alberto Del Rio def. R-Truth (WATCH | PHOTOS) Capitalizing on interference by Ricardo Rodriguez, Alberto Del Rio defeated R-Truth with the cross armbreaker.
While their match was in progress, commotion ensued in Theodore Longs office when the SmackDown General Manager was found unconscious and he was taken to a local medical facility. It was unofficially reported later that Long suffered severe trauma to the back of the head. The Corre emphatically denied having anything to do with the GM's injuries and offered their assistance. Assuming control of SmackDown, Vickie Guerrero ordered that one member of The Corre face World Heavyweight Champion Edge in the main event. (Watch: Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4)
Wade Barrett revealed the formation of The Corre (PHOTOS) One week after Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel, Ezekiel Jackson and Heath Slater unleashed a crippling onslaught upon Big Show, they came before the WWE Universe to declare themselves The Corre. All four members will be a part of the first-ever 40 Superstar Royal Rumble Match in nine days (Match preview).
Barrett stated that all four members of The Corre will be equals. When GM Teddy Long emerged to make it clear he would not tolerate the type of disruptions that The Nexus had caused on Raw, the members of The Corre insisted that he had misjudged them. They pledged to take SmackDown places it has never gone before.
- Former Nexus member Michael Tarver, who recently returned from injury at WWE developmental, wrote the following on Twitter this weekend: "Oh yeah IM BAAAAAAAAACK and im about to go H.A.M. stay tuned."
Speculation on a Top WWE Star Leaving Posted by Steve Carrier on 01/24/2011 at 11:01 AM
One WWE main eventer has been telling people close to him that he's looking to leave the company when his current deal expires. Speculation is that wrestler is World Heavyweight Champion Edge, who has a deal until 2012.
It's said that three or four other WWE wrestlers are looking to leave when their contracts are up. In the past two years or so, names including The Hardys, MVP, Kaval, Jillian Hall, Shad Gaspard and others have all left WWE on their own.
- According to former WWE creative team member John Piermarini, Vince McMahon is high on Skip Sheffield and sees him as potentially the #2 babyface in the company after John Cena.
- A quote from Piermarini came out yesterday talking about how Vince McMahon doesn't see John Morrison as a main event babyface because McMahon doesn't feel Morrison could win a real fight. Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer talked about a similar story he heard regarding McMahon and Morrison. Around the period Morrison and Melina were dating, Melina supposedly hooked up with Batista. According to Meltzer, the story is that McMahon lost respect for Morrison when Morrison wouldn't at least challenge Batista to a real fight.
Great Khali Involved in Shooting Incident in India Posted by Steve Carrier on 01/22/2011 at 11:17 AM
- WWE Superstar The Great Khali and his bodyguard were involved in a shooting at the home of an Indian politician Friday, according to the Aaj Tak news channel in India and Slam Wrestling. Khali was invited to the home of the politician as his grandson is a big fan.
Fans gathered outside of the home waiting for Khali. Children approached for Khali when he arrived to get photos and autographs but according to eyewitnesses, including the politician's relatives, Khali's bodyguard was hostile from the start, shoving children as they approached Khali. His bodyguard then allegedly grabbed a boy and beat him down. People tried to get the boy from Khali's bodyguard and that's when he started shooting into the crowd. Three people were seriously wounded in the incident.
Khali reportedly fled the scene but last word was that no charges have been filed and the Ludhiana police are being quiet on the matter.
Khali has been in India filming the reality show Big Boss and was set to return to WWE soon.
An apparent photoshoot for TNA's website with women's wrestler Divina Fly has leaked, leading to speculation that she has been signed. We noted recently that out of recent tryouts with her, El Generico and TJ Perkins, she was the most likely to be signed. Perkins has been expected to sign with TNA for a while but at last word had not.
Kurt Angle comments on his family situation Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 01/22/2011 at 11:39 PM
Kurt Angle posted the following on his Twitter account @anglefoods1:
"To my fans, especially in Europe. Sorry I had to pull from the tour. Giovanna, my fiance', had complications with her labor. I came home to be with her and my beautiful new daughter Giuliana is doing fantastic. I will be staying at the hospital until Giovanna is able to leave. She won't be able to leave until the doctors clear her condition. Thank u all for ur support. And to my kids Kyra and Kody, Giuliana sends her love. Your little sister looks like her big sister, Kyra. I love you both and miss you dearly. GOD bless."
Breaking news: Kurt Angle pulled from Europe tour Credit: Wrestling Globe Newsletter
According to Mike Aldren, Kurt Angle has been pulled from the ongoing TNA European tour due to his fiancé Giovanna Yannotti giving birth to their baby several weeks prematurely. Yannotti was due to give birth in mid February.
What happened was she ended up being rushed to the hospital due to extreme blood pressure that caused her to pass out. Due to her medical condition, as well as concern for the baby, doctors decided that it was necessary to induce labor.
She gave birth to Giuliana Marie Angle at 5.5 pounds and 18 inches long. Despite the premature birth, the baby is said to be doing well. Yannotti is currently listed in intensive care and doctors are undergoing procedures to attempt to bring her blood pressure into a controlled range.
Angle received the phone call and is on his way back to the United States with the support of TNA.
Our congratulations and best wishes go out to the Angle family.
JTG def. Chavo Guerrero Chris Masters def. Curt Hawkins Zack Ryder & Primo def. David Hart Smith & Darren Young Yoshi Tatsu def. Tyson Kidd
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Yoshi Tatsu def. Tyson Kidd (WATCH | PHOTOS) Since severing his partnership with David Hart Smith many months ago, Tyson Kidd has displayed a mean streak that has put many Superstars on watch. But the Hart Dungeon-trained grappler hasnt exactly backed up his big talk in the ring. Although technically-gifted, Kidds ego can get the better of him and thats exactly what happened tonight. After punishing The Cardiac Kid for the majority of the match, Kidd took a moment to , taunt his opponent before applying the Sharpshooter and was rolled up for the pin out of nowhere. Maybe the cocky Kidd will think twice before underestimating Tatsu next time.
Zack Ryder & Primo def. David Hart Smith & Darren Young (WATCH | PHOTOS) Thanks to his massive ego and a catchphrase so annoying that it earned him a Slammy Award, Zack Ryder doesnt have many allies. Still, The Long Island Loudmouth has done surprisingly well in tag team competition. A former WWE Tag Team Champion with Curt Hawkins, Ryder found more success tonight with the cocky Primo. The brash young talents have teamed before and displayed the fluidityand underhanded teamworkto prove it. Taking the powerful David Hart Smith out of the picture, the duo was able to isolate Darren Young and double-team him to score the victory.
Chris Masters def. Curt Hawkins (WATCH | PHOTOS) While JTG got some redemption in the opening match of WWE Superstars, Curt Hawkins failed to exact revenge against the man who defeated him only two weeks ago. A true powerhouse, Chris Masters marched to the ring with confidence and proceeded to throw his weight around, tossing Hawkins across the ring at his will. When his cocky opponent was thoroughly beaten, The Masterpiece snapped on The Master Lock for yet another victory over his pompous rival. Hawkins may have an arrogant attitude, but he does not have the win-loss record to back it up.
JTG def. Chavo Guerrero (WATCH | PHOTOS) Tonights victory was a long time coming for JTG. It was in July of 2010 that the Brooklyn Superstar fell to Chavo Guerrero on two consecutive editions of WWE Superstars. Clearly, those disappointing nights were still fresh in the flashy competitors mind as he brought the fight to his underhanded rival. Not content to just beat the self-proclaimed Mexican Warrior, JTG punished his opponent with the Mug Shot and the Shout Out before putting him out of his misery.
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