- Theres a rumor going around WWE that former WWE and TNA star Tyson Tomko had his shoulder surgically repaired about a month ago and he is interested in getting back to work. Sources say that Tomko may be headed back to WWEs developmental territory in the next few weeks to start training again.
TNA knockout So Cal Val recently spoke to the UK Sun about the women of TNA posing for Playboy now that WWE has gone PG and ended their relationship with the adult magazine. It would be a really good thing for TNA, she said. I know the fans love our photoshoots and what could be better than to do one for Playboy? On whether or not she would pose nude if asked, she added: Its something I have already been asked to do I was contacted by a few different people from Playboy when I started with TNA and I figure I may do it later on. Im 22, so I still have a lot of time to make that decision. Never say never!
WWE has come to terms on the release of ECW Superstar The Boogeyman Marty Wright as of today, March 4. WWE wishes Marty the best in all his future endeavors.
Kane def. Boogeyman Mark Henry def. Santino Marella (Money in the Bank Qualifying Match) Natalya def. Alicia Fox ECW Champion Jack Swagger, World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison def. Christian, Tommy Dreamer & Finlay
BOSTON - As the rocky Road to the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania took another unpredictable turn through the Land of the Extreme, one Superstar felt the surprising sting of defeat, the Money in the Bank Ladder Match got a lot stronger, and a haunting predator became the haunted prey.
ECW Champion Jack Swagger, World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison def. Christian, Tommy Dreamer & Finlay (Six-Man Tag Team Match) (WATCH | PHOTOS) Just one week after Jack Swagger triumphed over Christian in an intense match for the ECW Championship, The All-American American once again pinned Captain Charisma in the middle of the ring. After Finlay drove the interfering Miz from the squared-circle amidst a fast-paced array of turnbuckle turmoil by all six Superstars, Christian looked to have Morrison on the ropes. But, when he failed to see the blind tag between the legal Shaman of Sexy and the waiting Swagger, the smiling new face of ECW made him pay for it, hitting his unsuspecting foe with his gutwrench powerbomb for the victory.
Natalya def. Alicia Fox (PHOTOS) Although Alicia Fox showed a valiant effort in only her second match on ECW, in the end she could not overcome Natalya, as one of the most technically-sound Divas in WWE made her submit with the dreaded family Sharpshooter. When Tyson Kidd attacked DJ Gabriel after the match, Foxs dance partner answered back with a European uppercut that sent Kidd packing. Will Kidd choose to tango with Gabriel any further in the weeks to come?
Mark Henry def. Santino Marella (Money in the Bank Qualifying Match) (WATCH | PHOTOS) Despite Santino Marellas humorous pre-match analysis that compared his own anatomy to that of Henrys, the Worlds Strongest Man was not amused. After playing with the outmatched Marella, Henry quieted his never-at-a-loss-for-words opponent with an absolutely brutal Worlds Strongest Slam. The win gives Henry a coveted spot in the 25th Anniversary of WrestleManias Money in the Bank Ladder Match (match preview).
Kane def. Boogeyman (PHOTOS) In a monster match nearly as scary as Kanes movie See No Evil - which makes its Sci Fi premiere this Saturday at 9/8 CT - the Big Red Machine returned to the Land of the Extreme to battle Boogeyman. As the frightening creature from the Bottomless Pit hurled himself off the top rope, tasting the very worms of victory in his minds eye, Kane suddenly caught him by the throat and delivered a massive chokeslam for a simply frightening victory.
The convincing win came just one day after Kane captured a spot in the WrestleMania Money in the Bank Match. And if his display was any indication of what the WWE Universe will witness on The Grandest Stage of Them All, Kane's seven opponents could be in very big trouble.
Team 3D appeared on the Orlando-based Between the Ropes radio show this past week hyping a free show featuring students from their wrestling academy on Saturday. During the interview, Brother Ray was asked about Christian's jump to WWE.
"Christian is a hell of a talented person," Brother Ray said. "I just don't think that TNA was the right place for him, and quite honestly, I don't think that going back to WWE is the right fit for him either. I hope he's happy with whatever he does. I hope he makes a lot of money. I hope all goes well for him."
According to several live reports sent in from fans who were at this weeks double SmackDown tapings the Mohegan Sun Arena (CT), Umaga apparently suffered a leg injury. The former IC champion was wrestling WWE Champion Triple H in the main event of Friday's SmackDown. During the match, the Samoan Bulldozer went down and the referee did the x hand signal that means an injury has occured. Umaga did not wrestle on the second show taped later in the night for next week. At this time, there is no confirmation on how serious the injury is. Umaga recently returned to WWE after being out for several months due to a torn PCL suffered back in August 2008.
Mick Foley recently spoke to the Edmonton Sun about several topics including retirement and Vince McMahon. On his retirement, Foley said: I already did that in 2000. I went for a year without a match when the average retirement time for wrestlers is about six weeks. I wont make a retirement announcement. Ill never say never again.
On the subject of Vince McMahon, Foley stated that they once had a really good relationship, but things soured due to business. After I almost made the move to TNA in 2005, our relationship was never the same, he says. It was to the point where I didnt even feel comfortable going into his office and eating his food while he was in a producers meeting.
Making the phone call to tell him [I was leaving] was very difficult, Foley continued. Within a day, on Vinces orders Im sure, I was pulled from the Legends of WrestleMania game.
Kevin Nash is still battling the elbow infection that hospitalized him in January. He continues to wear the suction machine on his elbow to help the healing process, according to his manager Bill Behrens. Nash hasnt yet received medical clearance, but is targeting April for his return to the ring.
John Cena def. World Heavyweight Champion Edge by disqualification Shawn Michaels def. Vladimir Kozlov Mickie James & Kelly Kelly def. Beth Phoenix & Jillian Kane def. Rey Mysterio and Mike Knox in a Triple Threat Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
BOSTON With just weeks to go before the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, Raw rolled into Boston the very city that hosted WWEs biggest event in 1998 for a show full to the brim with shocking announcements regarding the matches set to take place on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Both World Title Matches were set on Monday night, as 2009 Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton announced his intention to challenge Triple H for the WWE Title, and Vickie Guerrero informed her shocked husband, World Heavyweight Champion Edge, that he would be defending his title against The Worlds Largest Athlete, Big Show.
John Cena def. World Heavyweight Champion Edge by disqualification; Edge retained the title and will defend it against Big Show at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania (PHOTOS | WATCH) Following a knockout defeat at the hands of Big Show on SmackDown the Friday before, John Cena was in just the kind of shape that World Heavyweight Champion Edge wanted him in for their World Title rematch. But in spite of the beating he suffered just days before at the hands of The Worlds Largest Athlete, Cena was in rare form, taking the fight to the Rated-R Superstar with such intensity that his victory seemed to be imminent. Sensing the danger that his title was in, the Master Manipulator Edge ended the match by disqualifying himself, preventing his opponent from regaining the title.
As the World Heavyweight Champion sat on the stage, finally thinking himself safe, he was joined by his wife Vickie Guerrero, who shocked her husband by announcing who he would defend his title against at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania: Big Show.
Cowboy Bill Watts joined the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2009 The newest member of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2009 was announced: Cowboy Bill Watts. Watts will join Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Funks and Ricky Steamboat as they are inducted the weekend of the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania. WWE Hall of Fame
Shawn Michaels def. Vladimir Kozlov, ending his undefeated streak and earning the right to face Undertaker at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania; The Phenom appeared (PHOTOS | WATCH) The week before had seen Shawn Michaels defeat his former employer JBL in an effort to earn the right to face Undertaker at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania. But there was another Superstar who harbored ambitions of ending The Phenoms historic 16-0 streak at WrestleMania: SmackDowns Vladimir Kozlov. On Raw, HBK squared off against the imposing Moscow Mauler, with the winner earning his spot on The Grandest Stage of Them All. In spite of Kozlovs superior strength and power, Michaels persevered, putting an end to his opponents winning streak, and earning an opportunity to end that of Undertaker as well. But HBKs celebrations were cut short by the sound of a bone-chilling gong that heralded the arrival of Undertaker, who made an ominous gesture toward his WrestleMania opponent.
Randy Orton decided to face WWE Champion Triple H at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, stipulating that The Game may not touch him until then (PHOTOS | WATCH) Arriving with a full entourage including his Legacy, a group of lawyers and a team of security, Randy Orton took to the ring on Monday night to make a huge announcement regarding the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania. Defying the WWE Universes expectations, the 2009 Royal Rumble winner announced that he would not be facing WWE Champion Triple H, but would instead challenge the winner of the World Heavyweight Title Match between John Cena and Edge, scheduled for later that evening. Furthermore, the Legend Killer stated his plans to press charges against The Game for his sledgehammer assault the week prior.
As if on cue, the WWE Champion himself appeared and entered the ring. Triple H taunted Orton, stating that he doesnt have what it takes to face him and even calling the young Superstar gutless for refusing to challenge him an act The Cerebral Assassin claims that the third-generation Superstar desperately wants to commit. Giving in to the pressure, Orton changed his mind, deciding that he would face Triple H at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania for the WWE Title, stipulating that if the WWE Champion lays his hands on him before then, that he would move forward with the aforementioned criminal charges. After The Game agreed to these conditions, it was Ortons turn to do the taunting as he described to Triple H how good it felt when he RKOd his wife, Stephanie. Though The Cerebral Assassin kept his agreement not to touch Orton, he promised that when they meet, hell break the Legend Killers neck.
Mickie James & Kelly Kelly def. Beth Phoenix & Jillian; Divas Champion Maryse attacked Womens Champion Melina after the match (PHOTOS) As usual, Beth Phoenix came to the ring in full force, accompanied by her beau Santino Marella as well as her fanatical intern, Rosa Mendes. As both Womens Champion Melina and Divas Champion Maryse looked on, The Glamazon and her tag team partner, Jillian, took on the team of Mickie James & Kelly Kelly. In spite of Phoenixs immense power and her unscrupulous associates, she was unable to score a victory as Kelly Kelly pinned Raws tone-deaf songstress for the win. Not content to walk away with a loss, Beth & Jillian started a brawl with their opponents, drawing Melina to the ring. But when the Womens Champion was climbing up, Divas Champion Maryse pulled her off of the apron and hit the Women's champion with a vicious DDT, the culmination of the twos verbal sparring throughout the match.
Kane def. Rey Mysterio and Mike Knox in a Triple Threat Money in the Bank Qualifying Match (PHOTOS | WATCH) With the Money in the Bank briefcase motivating them high above the ring, Rey Mysterio, Kane and Mike Knox faced off in a Triple Threat Match with a slot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match on the line. Though recent weeks had seen the two gigantic Superstars work together, Kane kept his eyes firmly on the prize as he pinned the Desert Destroyer to earn his spot at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania. Following the match, the Big Red Monster chokeslammed his other opponent, leaving the Master of the 619 lying on the mat in his destructive wake.
Chris Jericho hosted Pipers Pit, then insulted and attacked WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Superfly Snuka (PHOTOS | WATCH) Mocking the classic interview segment hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper, Chris Jericho held with his own version of Pipers Pit, even making use of the original set. The nefarious Superstar proceeded to show footage of the segments most infamous incident, in which Piper brutally attacked Jimmy Superfly Snuka, before welcoming Snuka himself to his imitation Pipers Pit. Continuing the trend established in recent weeks, Jericho insulted Snuka, going so far as to call the WWE Hall of Famer a disgrace.
Further crossing the line, the self-proclaimed best in the world today imitated Piper and Snukas classic confrontation, offering Superfly various tropical fruits. But Jerichos arrogance once again got the better of him, as Snuka grabbed hold of a coconut, using it to threaten the first-ever Undisputed Champion and chase him from the set. As soon as Snuka began to take in the WWE Universes adulation however, the cowardly Jericho carried out a craven attack, knocking the Pipers Pit set on top of Snuka and then whipping the Legend with his belt.
World Heavyweight Champion Edge will defend his title against John Cena Raw opened with a huge announcement for later in the night. As decreed by Raw interim General Manager Vickie Guerrero, just days after his knockout defeat at the hands of Big Show, John Cena would be awarded his rematch against World Heavyweight Champion Edge, with the title on the line.
- TNA Womens Knockout Champion Awesome Kong recently made it clear shes not happy with newcomer Brutus Magnus (real name Nick Aldis) making more money than her. Many feel its hard to blame her as shes done so much for the company whereas Magnus is still very green and his only claim to fame before joining TNA was working for the UK version of American Gladiators.
Magnus is considered to be a project of TNA president Dixie Carterthe main force behind the companys decision to acquire him. Its been said that Carter cares more about charisma than in-ring ability.
Hulk Hogan announced on his Twitter page that he called Vince McMahon recently, and McMahon is open to Hulk coming back. In actuality, Vince is the one who contacted Hogan and asked him to come back. He also teased being at WrestleMania, saying "There seems to be a lot of buzz about my involvement with WrestleMania 25; I guess we'll just have to see what happens. Stay tuned Maniacs."
Sweet Papi Sanchez defeats Kaleb O'Neil W/ Byron Saxton Kaval defeats Paul Lloyd Angela defeats Alicia Fox Tyler Recks defeats Ryback Yoshitatsu defeats Jon Cutler Eric Escobar defeats DH Smith for the FCW Championship
WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo def. World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison (WWE Tag Team Championship Match) Vladimir Kozlov def. Undertaker Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy (No Contest) Chavo Guerrero def. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin (Non-title) Big Show def. John Cena
PORTLAND, Ore. As The Road to WrestleMania continues, sibling rivalry and surprise victories of epic proportions were abound as one of SmackDowns favorite sons returned to get his gold back, only to come face-to-face with a very big problem.
Big Show def. John Cena (WATCH | PHOTOS) After John Cena warned World Heavyweight Champion Edge on Monday Night Raw that he wanted his rematch and was going to follow the Rated-R Superstar anywhere he tried to hide, the former SmackDown Superstar returned to Friday nights to force the issue. But, SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero once again threw a monkey wrench in Cenas plans, declaring that instead of her husband, the former World Champion would have to face the mighty Big Show. (PHOTOS)
Later that night, after showing tremendous resilience in a grueling battle of unrelenting punishment administered by The Worlds Largest Athlete, Cena allowed himself to be distracted by the emerging Ultimate Opportunist. As he turned his back for a few critical seconds, Big Show blasted him with a devastating knockout punch and an authoritative chokeslam for the victory.
Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy (No Contest) (WATCH | PHOTOS) One week ago, Matt Hardy had interrupted his brother, Jeff, hitting the Twist of Fate before challenging him to a Brother vs. Brother Match this week. But, it was not meant to be, at least not on this weeks SmackDown. After Matt was announced, Jeff emerged in his street clothes and unsuccessfully appealed to the elder Hardys reason. Despite Matts persistent verbal attacks and two humiliating slaps to his face, Jeff refused to engage his own flesh and blood. Instead, he walked away from the ring without further comment, leaving Matt alone with his unrelenting fury.
Vladimir Kozlov def. Undertaker (WATCH | PHOTOS) In a stunning turn of events, Vladimir Kozlov - undefeated in singles competition - pinned the legendary Phenom. As Undertaker was balancing himself on the top rope to set up Deadman Walking, the Moscow Mauler suddenly countered, executing a devastating powerslam that led to the three-count heard round the world. This Monday on Raw, Kozlov and Shawn Michaels will square off to settle once and for all who has earned the right to try and break the undefeated WrestleMania streak of The Deadman at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.
Chavo Guerrero def. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin (Non-title) (PHOTOS) This week, the complexity of the United States Championship picture continued to intensify. It all started when Montel Vontavious Porter carried his recent winning streak down to ringside to join Jim Ross and Tazz at the announce table. Throughout Benjamins match with Guerrero, the Gold Standard seemed more interested in MVP than his opponent. He soon acted on this, hurling Guerrero into the Ballin Superstar outside the ring. But, Benjamins obsession soon backfired when the self-proclaimed Mexican Warrior finally took advantage of his foes distraction and executed a quick counter for the win. Before the smoke could clear, the Franchise Playa entered the ring and hit the Drive-By Kick on the dazed and confused Benjamin.
WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo def. World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison (WWE Tag Team Championship Match) (WATCH | PHOTOS) Following their non-title victory over Carlito & Primo two weeks ago, Miz & Morrison were granted an opportunity at the WWE Tag Team Championships. But, after Primo knocked down Miz outside the ring, Carlito thwarted the Dirt Shirt duos fevered attempt to become the undisputed tag team champions, drilling Morrison with a sudden Backstabber. Not only did the WWE Tag Team Champions successfully defend their coveted titles, but they also left with their favorite Divas, the Bella Twins.
In an interview with Alex Marvez, former WWE wrestler Kenn Doane (a.k.a. Kenny Dykstra) talks about being unable to find his niche in the company and life following his November release.
Doane tried his best to adapt to management's vision for the Dykstra character, but things never seemed to click.
"Whichever way I stepped, I always had someone telling me, 'No, do it like this.' It was hard," Doane said.
He also admits that his character "had no range." Also a result, he was often left in a secondary role to either Victoria or Johnny Nitro and mired in low-level feuds against the likes of Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore and Val Venis.
Having done little with the company last year (he didn't return to television from an injury at the start of the year until the week before SummerSlam), his release from the company wasn't too devastating for him. While his 90-day no-compete clause recently expired, he hasn't received many offers to wrestle.
"I like doing this," Doane said. "It sucks right now that I'm not."[/
There has been a lot of talk in WWE about having Rey Mysterio jump back to Smackdown during this year's annual Draft. Mysterio was given a lot of the credit for WWE's ratings being high in the Hispanic demographic while he was on Smackdown. The logic for moving Mysterio to RAW was that he would have some fresh opponents. However, Mysterio hasn't made much of a difference in the Hispanic viewership on RAW. Another reason to draft Mysterio is that he has been stuck in a mid-card position on RAW and would be closer to the top of the card on Smackdown.
According to sources, Triple H is almost a lock to be moving back to RAW since it is expected that his feud with Orton will continue after Wrestlemania. If HHH gets drafted, Smackdown would need a big star to fill his void, possibly Batista.
It is also being speculated that Edge and Chris Jericho could switch sides and Jim Ross could be brought back to RAW, although that might not happen since WWE is still looking for a younger announcer to be the future voice of the show.
TNA star Shark Boy learned while he was on the road for TNA that his home in Ohio had burned down. Our deepest condolences go out to him and his family during this difficult time.
Shark Boy's website issued the following statement in regard to the fire and merchandise that had been ordered:
TNA wrestler Shark Boy lost all of his possessions in a fire at his Ohio home last week. The fire occurred while he was on the road working at the TNA tapings in Orlando and among the items lost were his entire supply of Shark Boy merchandise. As a result, outstanding merchandise orders will be refunded and no new orders can be accepted at this time.
- If you noticed, Rey Mysterio was not on Raw last week. He was also missing from WWE's tour of South America last week -- which he is always brought on regardless of brand affiliation. It has just been disclosed that he will not be appearing on this weekend's set of Northeast house shows either despite being advertised.
While the reason for Mysterio's absence from a number of events has yet to be confirmed, the belief among those spoken to is that he is dealing with a personal issue that needs to be addressed back home in San Diego (where he resides). He is not injured, nor has he been suspended.
Mysterio was also scheduled to do an autograph signing at the Westfield Sunrise Mall in Massapequa, New York tomorrow, but he has been replaced by Chris Jericho. WWE.com has yet to update their appearances section regarding the change.
TNA Impact on Spike TV Taped in Orlando, Fla. Source: Prowrestling.net
[Q1] The show opened with a recap of last week's empty arena match between Kurt Angle and Sting... Earlier in the day, Mike Tenay and Don West spoke from inside an empty Impact Zone. Tenay boasted about the company's record television rating for last week's show. They discussed the empty arena match and said we'd hear from the Mafia during the show...
The opening montage aired... The announcers hyped another Beer Money challenge, and the four-way ladder match...
1. Angelina Love and Velvet Sky (w/Cute Kip) defeated Madison Rayne and Taylor Wilde in 4:45. Rayne was holding her own until she went to tag her partner, who was bickering with Kip at ringside. Taylor eventually tagged in, but Rayne eventually slapped her across the face. Sky hit the Backstabber on Sky for the win...
Jeremy Borash stood greeted the Main Event Mafia (minus Sting) as they arrived at the building, but they blew him off by walking right past him... [C]
[Q2] Inside the MEM locker room, Borash asked Angle whether he would face Sting at the pay-per-view. Angle said they would make a statement at the top of the hour. There was a knock at the door and two police officers entered the room and asked to speak to "Mr. Huffman." Booker T acknowledged that was him. Angle laughed and acted as if he didn't know Booker's real last name is Huffman. Booker said he would talk to the men outside...
2. Beer Money Inc. (w/Jacqueline) defeated The Rock-n-Rave Infection in an Off The Wagon Challenge to retain the TNA Tag Titles in 4:25. The challengers either win the titles or the person who is pinned or submitted must leave TNA forever. Jimmy Rave and Lance Rock were the babyfaces. Rave hit some flashy offense early and played to the live crowd to get them on the side of his team.
Rock picked up Roode in reverse crucifix position (?) and flipped him over into a slam. A lousy description of a cool move. Moments later, Storm hit Rock with one of the tag title belts to set up the finish. Rock lost, meaning he's gone from TNA...
Sting arrived at the building and Borash was there to greet him. Sting walked right by him without saying a word. The camera picked up a shot of a man watching Sting in the background... [C]
Backstage, Borash led the police to his dressing room, which had police tape blocking the door. They went inside the trashed room, where Booker complained about damaged artifacts. Sharmell tried to calm him down...
[Q3] At ringside, the announcers recapped footage of the Booker vs. A.J. Styles feud... West plugged TNA live events and then hyped the Lockdown pay-per-view...
Abyss was in Dr. Stevie's office for another round of therapy. Abyss said bleeding reminds him of Christmas morning and finally getting the Jonas Brothers CD he'd been coveting. Stevie told him they'd meet again next week at the same time... [C]
A "For The Record" graphic thanked fans for making last week's show the most watched in TNA history...
Powell's POV: TNA has its own version of the WWE "Did You Know" videos...
A bunch of redneck fans were featured in videos for the win a date with ODB contest...
Booker followed the police back to their car and pressured them to do, well, whatever it is he wanted them to do. After the police drove away, A.J. Styles showed up and tried to attack Booker, but the Mafia security jumped in and pulled him away. Booker snuck in a couple of cheap shots. TNA security showed up to help break it up... [C]
Backstage, Lauren asked Scott Steiner what would happen when Mike Tenay interviewed Sting and Kurt Angle in the ring. Steiner hit on Lauren and then complained about A.J. Styles attacking Booker again. He swore a lot and said he's looking for Samoa Joe.
Suddenly, Joe entered the room and put a big blade against Steiner's throat. Joe told Steiner not to make a sound. He said he could attack him at any time. Joe pulled the blade back and shoved Steiner aside before leaving the room. "That was a knife!" Steiner said...
Back at ringside, Tenay asked, "How about Samoa Joe's Nation of Violence?" They sent it back to Borash...
Borash interviewed Jeff Jarrett, who said no team ever remains united in wrestling because it's an individual sport. He predicted the demise of the Main Event Mafia and said business would go back to usual...
[Q4] [C] The latest edition of Hardcore History with Mick Foley aired. He said his favorite match for many years was the 1996 In Your House match with Shawn Michaels. He said it changed in 2004. He recalled teaming with Rock at WrestleMania and said the match was only okay. He said he got a second chance when he faced Randy Orton in April, 2004. He recalled suffering a concussion that night and said he threw up all over Edmonton...
Tenay introduced the Main Event Mafia. They group walked out together. Tenay asked whether there would be a match between Sting and Angle at the Destination X pay-per-view. Kevin Nash took the mic and said he's been deemed spokesman of the Mafia. Nash said things weren't great, but they had a week to patch up their differences and now they're a family.
Tenay said he doesn't feel that vibe. Nash got in Tenay's face and ask who he works for. "I work for TNA," Tenay replied. Nash said he works for Jeff Jarrett. Tenay bickered with Nash. Powerbomb, please? Nash turned his attention to Sting and Angle, who were standing across the ring from one another. He said they don't work for Jarrett and Foley. Nash yelled while he asked Angle and Sting to respect one another and, most importantly, respect the family.
Jeff Jarrett's music played and he came to the ring with a mic in his hand. Jarrett said he's known Sting for 20 years and knows he's not buying "this crap for one minute." Jarrett said Sting is supposed to be all about honor, respect, and integrity. He asked Sting where the integrity was in having one of his brothers spit in his face.
[Q5] Jarrett got a "Let Them Fight" chant going from the live crowd. He said he was booking Sting vs. Angle for the TNA Title for the pay-per-view. Booker took the mic and asked who died and made Jarrett the law in TNA. "What exactly did you found?" Booker asked. "A company of nobodies and a bunch of wannabes?"
Booker said Jarrett started the company out of a flea market, and said the rumor was that Jarrett painted the building himself. Booker threatened to kick Jarrett's ass. Steiner and Nash restrained him. Jarrett said Booker wouldn't do a damn thing and said he could kick his ass all over the ring. Jarrett said it's true that he painted the TNA Asylum (old Nashville venue).
"Look at us now," Jarrett said while looking around the Impact Zone. He said the people have become his family and he's going to give his family what they want - a match between Angle and Sting. He said he'd be back with the contracts later in the show... [C]
At ringside, Tenay said there would be a contract signing for Sting vs. Angle for later in the show. He credited Jeff Jarrett with making the match happen. West accused him of going into ass-kiss mode. Tenay asked what he was talking about. West pushed on and said he should go backstage and kiss Sting's ass too.
West stood up and took the house mic. He said they've been friends for years and called every Impact together. He said there was a meeting recently regarding West's future as the color commentator. He said Tenay was at the meeting and didn't say a word for or against him. He said the people put Tenay on a pedestal. No we don't.
West said Tenay wouldn't pick sides. "You're nothing but a selfish prick," West said. He added that he doesn't know what the future holds for him, but their friendship will never be the same. "You can take this microphone and shove it up his ass," West said before storming off as the show went to commercial... [C]
[Q6] After the break, Tenay had the producer replay highlights of West's comments...
Sojourner Bolt and Rhaka Khan walked to the ring. Tenay apologized for being distracted. Bolt and Khan cut a short promo about their new issues with Awesome Kong and Raisha Saeed, which apparently just materialized...
3. Sojourner Bolt and Rhaka Khan defeated Awesome Kong and Raisha Saeed in 5:10. Tenay worked solo. Bolt played to the fans, so apparently she and Khan are the babyfaces in this match. After a bunch of horrible wrestling, Bolt rolled up Saeed for the three count. Afterward, Kong powerbombed Bolt onto Khan... [C]
Split screen shots aired of Angle (inside the Mafia dressing room) and Sting (inside a separate room)...
[Q7] A Rough Cuts segment focussed on the Ultimate X match. Alex Shelley said he's afraid of heights and is terrified of being any higher than the top rope. Hernandez said he was afraid of heights, but not anymore. Chris Sabin recalled Frankie Kazarian practicing before the first Ultimate X and having the four pillars move inward. They decided to use a different setup 10 minutes before show time...
A Hoobastank video mixed with Ultimate X highlights aired...
4. Alex Shelley defeated Chris Sabin and Jay Lethal and Consequences Creed in a four-way ladder match to retain the X Division Title. The Guns worked together for the first two minutes leading into the commercial break. [C]
[Q8] Late in the match, Shelley hit a jawbreaker on Lethal off the ladder. He followed up with Sliced Bread off the ladder on Lethal. Shelley climbed the ladder and retrieved the belt to win the match.
As Shelley was celebrating, Suicide swung into him. Suicide beat up everyone. He picked up the X Division Title and looked at it. He made a gun symbol and pointed it at his head. The lights went out and Suicide disappeared...
Backstage, Jarrett picked up a guitar and started to leave his office. Tenay said it was "thanks to this man" that Sting and Angle would be facing off at the PPV. Separate shots aired of Angle and Sting... [C]
Jeff Jarrett walked to the ring with a guitar in one hand and a contract in the other. THANK YOU, JEFF!!! Sigh. Jarrett entered the ring with the contract and introduced Kurt Angle, who came to the ring with Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner, Booker T, Sharmell, and Mafia security.
Nash took the mic and said it doesn't have to be this way. He said Booker already told him there wouldn't be a match. "And now I'm telling you, and you don't want to screw with me," Nash said. "This match ain't gonna happen." Jarrett asked Angle who the boos was. He said Booker was doing all the talking earlier, and now Nash is doing all the talking.
Jarrett said he's not a movie buff, but he's seen his share of gangster movies. He said the leader usually does the talking. He listed a series of fictional mob bosses and said the difference between them and Angle is that they had balls, but Kurt doesn't. Kurt took the contract from Jeff and signed it.
Angle took the contract clipboard and slammed it over Jarrett's head. Angle attacked Jarrett until Mick Foley ran out. The Mafia all backed off. Angle hit Foley from behind and applied the ankle lock.
Sting jogged out in a Mafia sweatshirt and carrying a baseball bat. Sting hit Angle from behind with the bat. He helped Jarrett and Foley to their feet while the other Mafia members stood by at ringside. Sting signed the contract while a disappointed Nash and other Mafia members looked on. Sting dropped the contract clipboard onto Angle, who was layed out in the middle of the ring.
Tenay said they've answered several questions during the show, but the burning question is how the Mafia will survive with Angle facing Sting at the pay-per-view...
Newcomer Madison Rayne will be turning heel on this week's episode of TNA Impact.
Tomorrow night's show will feature a Knockouts tag team match between The Beautiful People and Taylor Wilde & Madison Rayne. Sometime during the match, Rayne slaps Wilde and and abandons her.
It is unknown at this point whether Rayne will be an official member of The Beautiful People, but at the very least she will be associated with them for at least the next few weeks.
In the biggest surprise of them, Don West turns on longtime broadcast partner Mike Tenay on this week's show.
West announced that TNA had a meeting earlier in the week with him about his future and that Tenay never spoke up for West, saying that Tenay was a selfish prick, that their friendship will never be the same and Tenay can stick it.
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 36 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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