The Wrestling Observer newsletter is reporting that Former TNA Tag Team and X Division Champion, Low Ki/Senshi, real name Brandon Silvestry has retired from Pro Wrestling.
Silvestry is rumored to have moved on from the world of professional wrestling and is concentrating his efforts on doing to voiceover acting. His final matches are said to have been with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
TNA Impact Wrestling Peoria, IL (Peoria Civic Center) June 27, 2013 Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz Report by: Josh Boutwell of Wrestleview.com
Impact opens up with highlights from last week and then Tenay & Taz run the card for tonight down at ringside.
Main Event Mafias music hits and Sting heads out to the ring alone. I am not feeling the new MEM music at all. Sting says he told Bully Ray that Main Event Mafia would rise and it would grow, and he promised what Bully experienced last week is just a little touch of what is to come. Sting introduces Kurt Angle and he comes down to the ring to join his MEM brethren.
Angle says what we are looking at right now are two of the originals from the Main Event Mafia. He says the whole concept behind MEM was that each member had to be a former World Heavyweight Champion, and they fought for power and the title. He says they did what they wanted and when they wanted and nobody could stop them, but unfortunately that description seems to describe Aces & Eights. He says that Aces & Eights have been more violent and vicious than anyone in TNA has ever been, and because of A&8 Sting will never be able to wrestle for the World Title again. He says because of A&8 he was screwed out of the BFG Series among other things they did to him. Angle says real family stick together as he and Sting look at each other. He says this is the new and improved Main Event Mafia. He says that they are both Hall of Famers but that doesnt mean a thing until they accomplish two goals: destroy A&8 and make sure Bully Ray losses the World Title! Angle says they will fight fire with fire and everyone will meet the newest member of the family.
A highlight package from the Ultimate X Match at Slammiversary is shown. Sabin says the X-Division Title is his ticket to the World Title which makes it mean more than anything hes done in his career.
Sabin is shown walking backstage when DOC grabs him from behind. He drags Sabin over to Bully Ray and slams him against the wall. Bully tells Sabin to relax and says he just wants to wish him luck in his match tonight. He says he hopes that Sabin wins and does great, and then he hopes he does the right thing when he retains. Bully says the right thing is to NOT cash in his title for a shot at the World Title. Bully says Sabin is a great little X-Division wrestler but Bully is a bad person and Sabin doesnt want any part of that. DOC & Mr. Anderson release Sabin and Bully wishes him luck and to be careful with those knees.
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A massive guy is shown warming up backstage for Gut Check named Adam Ohriner. A video package hyping up is shown and he talks about is short experience in wrestling (less than 2 years). This guy is massive and I believe he is the Big O that was featured on Zack Ryders internet shows back a couple of years ago. I believe he was trained by former ECW World Champion Mikey Whipwreck.
TNA X-Division Championship Triple Threat Match Chris Sabin (c) vs. Suicide vs. Kenny King
This is a rematch from Slammiversary minus the Ultimate X setup. The trio surround each other but then King pokes Sabin in the eyes before kicking Suicide. King goes back and forth between hitting Suicide & King. He attempts to whip King into the corner but Suicide reverses it and then charges at King only to run into a back elbow. King kicks Sabin and then climbs up top and dives off right into a Double Dropkick from Suicide & Sabin! Sabin gets Suicide in a waisltock but Suicide counter into a side headlock. Sabin shoves Suicide into the corner but Suicide floats over into a Headscissors attempt, but Sabin blocks it and tosses Suicide over the top rope. Suicide lands on the apron and then King comes flying in with a Flying Knee that sends Sabin into Suicide knocking Suicide down to the floor! King covers Sabin and gets a nearfall. He then puts the boots to Sabin and then hits an Atomic Drop followed by a Spinning Enziguri! Suicide dives off the top with a Missile Dropkick to King! Suicide whips King into the ropes and King does Suicides spot where he goes through the ropes but hangs onto them hanging in the air. Suicide dropkicks King sending him to the floor and then he dives off the apron with a Somersault Senton onto King on the floor! Sabin then hits a Slingshot Dropkick through the ropes knocking Suicide into the guardrail. Sabin then dives over the top with a Slingshot Plancha onto both King & Suicide on the floor!
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Back from the break Sabin puts King up on the top rope and then sidesteps a charging Suicide sending him crashing into the turnbuckles. Sabin then hangs King up in the tree of woe on top of Suicide. Sabin then hits the Hesitation Dropkick to both of them in the corner! Sabin covers King and gets another nearfall. Sabin goes for the Cradle Shock but Suicide pulls King off of Sabins shoulders and then sends Sabin into the turnbuckles with the Snapmare Driver! 1 2 NO Sabin kicks out! Suicide climbs up top but King crotches him up top and then climbs up with him. Sabin shoves King off the top and then goes for a Superplex on Suicide, but King stops him and then we have the TOWER OF DOOM! King covers Sabin, 1 2 NO he kicks out! King covers Sabin again and again only gets a nearfall. King goes for the Royal Flush but Sabin blocks it and then dropkicks Suicide out to the floor. Sabin goes for a rollup on King but he holds onto the ropes and then turns around and swings at Sabin. Sabin ducks and then hits an Enziguri! Sabin hits the Hail Sabin! 1 2 NO Suicide breaks it up with a dropkick and then tosses Sabin out to the floor. Suicide goes for his finish but King blocks it with back elbows and then hits the Cartwheel Kick! King chokes Suicide in the corner and then whips him into the opposite corner. King charges at him but Suicide floats up and over him and then connects with a Spinning Back Kick! Suicide rolls King up, 1 2 NO King kicks out! King comes back with a Jawbreaker and then a Front Kick. King goes for the Royal Flush but Suicide counters into a rollup! 1 2 3!
Winner & NEW X-Champ: Suicide via pinfall (rollup)
Sabin cant believe it as Suicide celebrates with the title. The replay shows Suicide holding onto the ropes as the referee makes the 3 count.
Hulk Hogans music interrupts Suicides celebration and Hogan comes walking out with someone limping. That looks like TJ Perkins. Hogan confirms that it is in fact TJ Perkins and says hes one of the toughest and hardest working guys in the back. Hogan says for years hes busted his ass in the ring to put food on his table and he is the real Suicide until tonight when someone jumped him in the back and stole his gear. Hogan says he wants to know whos under the mask right now, but Suicide bails out of the ring and through the crowd.
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A replay of the confusion situation that just went down is shown. In the back Hogan says he doesnt care who it was or where he went, hes giving whoever it was until the end of the night to come out and show his face.
Backstage Ryan Howe is warming up. The video package hyping up is shown where he talks about being a musician and wrestler. He is the boyfriend of Jessie Belle Smothers (Tracy Smothers daughter) and I believe he was a part of WWE Tough Enough back in 2011. I saw him live last year at an Indy show and I must say I was less than impressed.
Gut Check Challenge Ryan Howe vs. Adam Ohriner
Howe actually plays his guitar out to the ring. I dont know if he was air guitaring it or not but it at least sounded and looked like he was really playing. Taz calls him Van Hammer, good lord. They lockup and the bigger Adam forces Howe into the corner before tossing him across the ring. Howe comes back with a rollup but Adam rolls through and then hits a Gutwrench Suplex for a one count. Adam whips Howe hard into the turnbuckles and then connects with a Powerslam for another nearfall. Adam beats on Howe with some sloppy right hands. Adam whips Howe into the corner and then charges at him but Howe catches him with a back elbow. Howe then springs to the top and dives off with a Flying Cross Body, but either Howe didnt jump far enough or Adam was too far out because Howe landed almost squarely on Adams knees. That could have ended badly. 1 2 NO Adam kicks out and then Howe nails Adam with a series of forearms. Adam responds with a big clotheslines for a nearfall. Adam tosses Howe in the corner and hits a series of shoulder blocks and then goes for a Splash, but Howe moves out of the way and then hits a series of forearms followed by a Corkscrew Elbow. Howe hits a dropkick and then a heel kick for a nearfall. Howe goes for a suplex but Adam blocks it and shoves him into the ropes. Adam goes for a backdrop but Howe drops down to his knees and hits an uppercut. Howe hits the ropes but runs into a Powerslam for the pin to painfully end this match.
Winner: Ohriner via pinfall (Powerslam)
In the back Sting & Angle are discussing the new MEM member. They walk into a room as Sting says theyll be better off this go around.
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The BFG Series Standings are shown, no changes yet of course. Two BFG Series Matches are tonight though.
Backstage Bully Ray approaches TJ Perkins and tells him hes a hell of a little wrestler and he has a bright future. Bully asks if Kurt & Sting put him up to this tonight but TJ says he doesnt know what happened. Bully asks if TJ if hes positive that Sting & Kurt didnt put him up to this, but TJ says hes been working on the opportunity of a lifetime and he got jumped and it taken away from him. TJ stands up and says he can assure Bully that it was very real. Bully says MEM are trying to play mind games but TJ says he doesnt know who jumped him. TJ starts to walk away but Bully stops him and then says NOW you can leave.
A recap of the Velvet/Mickie feud is shown.
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TNA Knockouts Championship Hardcore Country Mickie James (c) vs. Velvet Sky
Velvet is wearing houndstooth on her skirt, which gets a BIG Roll Tide from me! Before the match Mickie sarcastically apologizes to Velvet again, and she says the title can change people like it changed Velvet. She says that when Velvet was champion they were best friends and now that Mickie is champion they arent friends anymore which breaks her heart. She says that she still cares about Velvet and her health so she will give her one last chance to walk away. Mickie says the people dont want to see her get hurt and Mickie definitely doesnt want to see that. Mickie tells her to do the right thing and dont be the $3 stubborn pack mule that she is. Velvet Spears Mickie and starts slamming her head into the mat repeatedly. ODB pulls her off but Velvet goes right back and slams Mickies face into the mat. Velvet then slams her into each turnbuckle before slamming her shoulder into Mickies gorgeous waist repeatedly. Mickie comes back with an uppercut and a series of kicks in the corner. Mickie tries to whip Velvet into the corner but Velvet counters into a Russian Leg Sweep for a nearfall. Mickie rolls out to the floor to catch a breather but then trips Velvet from the outside and pulls her knee out to the apron and slams it into the side of the apron. Mickie covers Velvet twice for a nearfall and then goes for a leg submission but Velvet kicks her off with the good leg. Mickie comes back and hits a Snapmare Takeover followed by a Sliding Dropkick for another nearfall. Mickie puts Velvet in a Kneelock but Velvet kicks her repeatedly with the other leg and then rolls her up! 1 2 NO Mickie kicks out and then slams Velvet into the corner. Velvet hits a series of shoulder blocks and then chops her. Velvet comes back with a kick to the face and then she goes for a Headscissors Kick out of the corner but Mickie swats her kick away and then locks a Kneelock in on the bad knee. Velvet kicks her away with the other leg and then hits a series of clotheslines and a back elbow. Velvet hits the ropes and kicks Mickie followed by a Bulldog! 1 2 NO Mickie kicks out! Velvet hits a Forearm Smash and then a chop and a kick. Velvet whips Mickie into the ropes but Mickie holds onto the ropes and slides out to the floor to escape Velvet. Velvet follows her out and connects with a Spinning Headscissors Takeover on the floor! Velvet then hits a Spear! Velvet punches and slaps Mickie repeatedly! Velvet tosses Mickie back in the ring but as she tries to get back in Mickie hits a Spinning Back Kick to Velvets injured knee and then hits a DDT! 1 2 NO Velvet kicks out! A Lets go Velvet chant starts as Mickie goes for the Mickie-DT, but Velvet blocks it and kicks Mickie in the head and then hits a Neckbreaker! 1 2 NO Mickie kicks out! Velvet goes for the In Yo Face but Mickie shoves her into the corner. Velvet comes back with an attempt at the Spinning Headscissors again but Mickie blocks it and then knees Velvet in the injured leg. Mickie then puts Velvet in an inside Deathlock/Crossface at the same time in a modified Bow & Arrow. Velvet taps as she screams in pain.
Winner & STILL KO Champ: Mickie via submission (Deathlock/Crossface Bow & Arrow)
Christy Hemme interviews Velvet at ringside as the fans chant you tapped out at her. Velvet cries and says she thought her knee was okay and she fought so hard to finally get her rematch only to lose. She says shes heartbroken and she cant talk anymore.
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In the back Hogan talks to the referee for the X-Division Match and asks him if he noticed anything different about Suicide that could tell him who it was under the mask. The referee says he couldnt tell anything different at all.
BFG Series Match The IT Factor Bobby Roode vs. Magnus
I dont believe these two have ever faced each other one-on-one but they were part of a great Beer Money-British Invasion feud several years ago. Roode and Magnus lockup and they brawl into the corner before breaking clean. They lockup again but this time Roode gets Magnus in a wristlock and transitions into a hammerlock. Magnus counters into a wristlock of his own but Roode counters right back and sweeps Magnus legs. Magnus counters into a Hammerlock but Roode is able to roll through and counter into a side headlock. Magnus shoves Magnus off but Roode runs him over with a shoulder block. Roode hits the ropes but runs into a High Knee from Magnus for a nearfall. Magnus goes for the Texas Cloverleaf but Roode quickly gets to the ropes and slides out of the ring. Roode trips Magnus and pulls him to the outside. Magnus decks Roode and then slams him into the apron before tossing him back into the ring. As Magnus rolls back in Roode kicks him and then slams him into the turnbuckles. Roode puts the boots to Magnus and then chops him hard. Roode hangs Magnus up in the ropes and then catapults him throat first into the middle rope! Roode rolls back to the floor and slams Magnus head into the apron. Roode then slams him elbow down across the throat of Magnus before rolling back in the ring and hitting a Hangmans Neckbreaker for a nearfall. Roode gets a nearfall and then puts Magnus in a chinlock. Magnus fights back with body shots and then they exchange right hands. Magnus hits a Back Suplex and then connects with a series of clotheslines. Magnus whips Roode into the ropes and goes for a backdrop, but Roode kicks him and then hits the ropes but Magnus is right behind him with a Lariat! Magnus charges at Roode in the corner but he gets his boots up and then dives off the top with a Cross Body, but Magnus catches him in midair and transitions into the Tormentum! Magnus climbs up top but Roode catches him with a right hand and then climbs up with Magnus. Roode goes for a Superplex but Magnus shoves him off and then dives off with the Flying Elbow Drop! 1 2 NO Roode kicks out! Magnus attempts to whip Roode into the corner but Roode reverses it and then charges at the Brit. Magnus catches him with an elbow and then charges at Roode but runs into the Double-R Spinebuster! Roode talks trash to the crowd and then sets up for the Payoff but Magnus blocks it and hits the MDD! 1 2 3!
Winner: Magnus via pinfall (MDD)
Tenay puts over how big of an upset that was and calls it the biggest win of Magnus career.
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Backstage Aces & Eights approach members of the TNA roster and interrogate them about being Suicide. Chavo, Robbie E, & Jesse say they arent Suicide and Bully says if he finds out its any of them they just committed career suicide. Bully tells Jesse he might want to lay off the carbs and Robbie says hes right bro.
James Storm & Gunner are in the ring. Storm says that people claim that Tag Team Wrestling is a science but looking at he and Gunner they sure as hell dont look like scientists. Storm says he has been called a chemist due to his mixing of liquids (alcohol). He says that one thing hes learned from being a 12-time Tag Team Champion you dont have to like your partner, as long as you show up to work and watch each others backs then youre good to go which is why he chose Gunner to be his partner. Storm says he knows there are a lot of tough guys in the back but before he can say anything else The Shores music hits and they come down to the ring along with Tara.
Robbie says Gunner & Storm really think theyre tough but Robbie & Jesse are the two toughest guys in the locker room. Robbie says he knows Gunner has tattoos and drinks beers with Storm but picking him over Robbie was a big mistake bro! Robbie says its too late to look back because this train has already sailed down the road which causes Storm & Gunner to laugh about the analogy. Robbie says he & Jesse are the future of tag team wrestling and calls themselves The Bromance.
Storm laughs and asks him if he really just said Bromance and asks Robbie if they are a thing now. Robbie says he didnt say that, he said they are the Bro-Mans. Jesse tells Storm to shutup and says they have a hot chick, Tara with them. Storm says Tara is what they call a butter face (everything is hot but her face). A butter face chant starts and Jesse attempts to defend her honor only to get knocked out by Gunner. Storm tells Gunner he didnt have to knock the guy out as The Bromance leaves.
In the back Sting & Angle talk about the new member of MEM and says maybe they should go talk to the mystery man behind the Suicide mask too.
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Main Event BFG Series Match Samoan Submission Machine Samoa vs. Mr. Anderson
Anderson decides to go solo tonight without any A&8 backup. They lockup and Joe forces Anderson in the corner but releases clean before locking up again. Again they brawl into the corner but this time Anderson knees Joe in the gut and then nails him with a series of rights. Joe answers back with chops and jabs that send Anderson reeling to the corner. Joe beats Anderson down in the corner with nasty strikes. He then whips Anderson into the opposite corner and hits a Running Back Elbow followed by a Leaping Enziguri for a nearfall. Joe lights Anderson up with a chop and then he charges at Anderson but Anderson sidesteps Joe and drop toe holds him into the turnbuckles as a Green Bay sucks chant starts. Anderson tosses Joe out to the floor and kicks him in the ribs. Anderson slams Joe into the apron and then hits him with an uppercut before tossing him back into the ring for a nearfall. Anderson puts Joe in an armbar but Joe fights it off with forearms and then he tosses Anderson into the ropes. Joe goes for a clothesline but Anderson counters into a Swinging Neckbreaker for another nearfall. Anderson chops Joe and then attempts to whip him into the corner, but Joe reverses it and runs at Anderson only to run right into a boot. Anderson then climbs up top and dives off right into an Atomic Drop from Joe! Joe follows up with a Mafia Kick and then a Backsplash Senton! 1 2 NO Anderson kicks out! Joe lifts Anderson up in the air with a backdrop but then members of A&8 run out and surround the ring! The distraction allows Anderson to hit a DDT! 1 2 NO Joe kicks out! Anderson hits the ropes but Joe catches him with a Snap Powerslam! Sting and Angle run down and jump DOC & Knux! They chase A&8 off and in the ring Anderson attempts the Mic Check but Joe blocks it by holding onto the ropes and then locks in the Coquina Clutch for the submission!
Winner: Joe via submission (Coquina Clutch)
After the match Sting & Angle hug Joe and it looks like we have a new MEM member! Joe holds up the M symbol as the MEM music hits!
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In the back Angle & Sting welcome Joe into the MEM and present him with a suit. Angle says youre gonna like the way you look and Sting replies with and I guarantee it. Nice Mens Warehouse reference.
Hulk Hogan comes out to the ring and he says tonight was supposed to be about who the X-Division Champion is and if they would roll the dice in a World Title shot, but now they have a mystery to solve. Hogan says whoever is under the Suicide mask need to get out here right now or hes going to strip him of the belt.
The fake Suicide comes down to the ring and Hogan says he understands when opportunities come your way you take advantage of them, but this thing isnt about cheating. He says he wants to know who is under the mask right now. Suicide refuses to take the mask off and Hogan starts to strip him of the belt but Bully Ray comes down to the ring to interrupt them.
Ray says for the first time in a long time they are actually on the same page about something. Ray says he wants to know whos under that mask too and he tells Suicide to take the mask off now. A Take it off chant starts but again Suicide just shakes his head. Ray says that doesnt even matter and he says the only thing that matters is if he cashes in that belt for a shot at the World Title. Ray says the only reason he even won the X-Division Title was because he put the fear of God in Chris Sabin. Ray tells Suicide to do himself a favor and walk away because he doesnt want any piece of him because he is a bad person that does bad things. He tells Suicide to put his tail between his legs and leave.
Hogan tells Suicide to take the mask off now but Suicide finally speaks and says he was in darkness and he felt the pain. Whoever it is behind the mask is disguising his voice somehow. He says in life we are given choices or options, the easy thing or the right thing and raises the X-Division Title up. Suicide says Bully Ray always comes out and asks the people if they know who he is, but the real question is does Bully know who Suicide is. He says he should because he is a man that has beaten him once again. He pulls the mask off revealing it to be AUSTIN ARIES! Aries says hes the man that cashed in that belt and won the World Title before and hes the man that is going to do it again! Bully Ray looks like hes seen a ghost as Aries smiles!
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Final Thoughts will be up tomorrow morning.
QUICK RESULTS 1) TNA X-Division Title 3-Way: Suicide def. Kenny King & Chris Sabin (c) to win the title! 2) Gut Check: Adam Ohriner def. Ryan Howe 3) TNA Knockouts Title: Mickie James (c) def. Velvet Sky to retain the title! 4) BFG Series: Magnus def. Bobby Roode via pinfall (7 points) 5) BFG Series: Samoa Joe def. Mr. Anderson via submission (10 points)
BFG Series Standings 1) Magnus (17 points) 2) Samoa Joe (12 points) 3) Mr. Anderson (7 points) Austin Aries (7 points) Jeff Hardy (7 points) Christopher Daniels (7 points) 4) AJ Styles (2 points) 5) Kazarian (0 points) Jay Bradley (0 points) Hernandez (0 points) Joseph Park (0 points) Bobby Roode (0 points)
Scheduled for Next Week: -Ladder Match: Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell
The mention of Barclay is obviously a reference to the Barclays Center, which will host WWE Raw for the first time on 7/15.
What is interesting about that comment is that in asking around to TNA sources this evening, PWInsider confirmed that Taz's current deal with the company is set to expire in just a few weeks. TNA is running Brooklyn on 7/5, but Taz did not specifically reference that date or venue, MCU Field, at all - instead cryptically making a reference to the Monday Night Raw taping.
Thanks for fourm member The P1 for the tip!
UPDATE: Taz has removed his Twitter comment making a cryptic reference to next month's WWE Raw taping in Brooklyn, NY.
One source contacted PWInsider.com stating that Taz's final contracted appearance for the promotion could be as soon as this Saturday's TNA Impact Wrestling taping in Las Vegas, which will tape episodes airing on 7/4 and 7/11.
Adam Ohriner whor refers to himself as "The Big O" will be facing off in this week's gutcheck match against Ryan Howe. Adam first caught the eye of the TNA Staff when he attended a gut check in Fayetteville. With an affinity for the spotlight and his love for being on camera, Adam went into wrestling school with no prior training or background in the sport. Two years later Adam's dreams will either come true or be put in check by the judges of TNA Gut Check. Watch IMPACT WRESTLING every Thursday night at 9/8c on Spike TV.
Randy Orton's Twitter bericht over The Punt Kick:"@randyorton so @WWE ban your punt kick but let @VivaDelRio kick people in the head? whats the difference? Bring back the Punt Kick!!!!!"
- The recent Ring of Honor TV tapings and internet pay-per-view were the last scheduled appearances for The Briscoe Brothers. It's worth noting that Jay currently holds the ROH World Title. There is talk within ROH that the brothers are "headed for greener pastures" which could mean a WWE developmental deal. At the same time, there is some talk that they're just on hiatus but it looks like they're leaving the company.
The 1048th edition of WWE Monday Night RAW came to you, live, from the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, SC. After two one-on-one matches that ended in controversy on last weeks RAW and SmackDown, respectively, the third match in the series would take place on RAW as The Viper Randy Orton would go one-on-one with Daniel Bryan. Last weeks RAW concluded in shocking fashion as The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar made an unexpected return with the sole purpose of leaving CM Punk lying in the center of the ring with a thunderous F-5, but a lot of questions remain regarding the attack. What is the explanation behind this confrontation between the two Paul Heyman Guys? Does the apparent dissention between CM Punk and Paul Heyman have anything to do with Lesnars re-emergence? In one of the biggest shams in WWE history, The Worlds Strongest Man Mark Henry faked his own retirement on last weeks RAW in order to lure WWE Champion John Cena in and plant the champion with the Worlds Strongest Slam! How will John Cena respond to Mark Henrys actions?
Match Results
Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton fight to a Double Disqualification after the referee loses control of the match.
Sheamus & Christian def. Team Rhodes Scholars by Sheamus pinning Cody Rhodes following the Brogue Kick.
Kaitlyn def. Aksana (with AJ Lee) by pin following the Spear.
Non-Title: Chris Jericho def. Alberto Del Rio by DQ after Ricardo Rodriguez interferes.
Ryback def. The Great Khali by pin following Shell Shocked.
#1 Contenders Triple Threat Tag Match: Jimmy & Jey Uso def. Tons of Funk and Jinder Mahal & Drew McIntyre (with Heath Slater) by Jey Uso pinning Tensai following the Superfly Splash.
CM Punk def. Darren Young by submission to the Anaconda Vise.
Street Fight: Daniel Bryan def. Randy Orton by submission to the No Lock.
Detailed Results
After losing to Randy Orton on last weeks RAW due to the referee stopping the match and defeating Orton via count-out on SmackDown, RAW kicks off with Daniel Bryan, who says that some people have said that he has some sort of complex. Bryan says that he has been questioned throughout his career as people have asked him if he is really a wrestler because of his size and, from day one, people have thought that he is the weak link. Bryan continues, saying that those people are morons and he will not be satisfied until he either pins Randy Orton or makes him submit in the middle of the ring, something he vows to do tonight! Bryan is then interrupted by his opponent, Randy Orton, who tells Bryan to shut up and fight! This sparks a brawl between Orton and Bryan before the referee is able to separate the adversaries long enough to start the match.
With Randy Orton at one victory over Daniel Bryan via referee stoppage and Daniel Bryan at one victory via count-out, it was time for the rubber match as Daniel Bryan would go one-on-one with The Apex Predator Randy Orton in the opening match of the night. From the opening bell, both Superstars would completely disregard the rules as Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan would brawl in and out of the ring with Bryan tossing Orton over the announce table, but when Daniel Bryan leaps at Randy Orton with a knee, Bryan catches Orton, but also catches the referee, which prompts the double disqualification as the referee is no longer able to control the match! However, Orton and Bryan could not care less about the match being over as the fight continues until a slew of referees rush out, finally separating the two of them.
Backstage, an enraged Daniel Bryan confronts RAW Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero and her assistant, Brad Maddox, livid over the double disqualification ruling in his match against Randy Orton. Bryan demands that he get a rematch with Orton and he get it tonight, but Brad Maddox chimes in, saying that Bryan has already had his match and there is no room for a rematch on tonights show. Bryan then changes his tune slightly, demanding that he either get a rematch against Randy Orton tonight or he gets a match against Brad Maddox! Vickie wastes no time in agreeing with Bryan, saying that Bryan will get his rematch with Randy Orton! After Daniel Bryan exits, the Managing Supervisor is confronted by WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon, who tells Vickie that some people think that Daniel Bryan is a downright embarrassment, but when Vickie asks the Chairman what he thinks of Daniel Bryan, McMahon says he will let her figure that out.
Amidst his rivalry with Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow, Sheamus would enlist the assistance of Christian as The Celtic Warrior would team with Captain Charisma to face Team Rhodes Scholars in tag team action. In the end, it was Sheamus blasting Cody Rhodes with the Brogue Kick en route to picking up the win for himself and Christian.
Backstage, RAW Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero confronts CM Punk, but Punk asks if Paul Heyman or Brock Lesnar is in the building and Vickie says that she has not seen them. Vickie then tries to inform Punk that he has a match tonight, but Punk is only interested Heyman and Lesnar, telling Vickie to let him know when either or both of them arrive.
The Divas were in action on RAW as Kaitlyn, with Layla in her corner, would go one-on-one with Aksana. During the match, however, Divas Champion AJ Lee would come out to Kaitlyns music, wearing a ridiculous muscle suit. The attempt to distract Kaitlyn would ultimately fail as Kaitlyn would kick out of a roll-up by Aksana, plowing Aksana with the Spear en route to picking up the win. After the match, AJ Lee would do her best to impersonate Kaitlyn, saying that, not only did she lose the Divas Title, but she also lost her dignity when she was embarrassed by the ruse of a secret admirer. In a replay of what happened to Kaitlyn a few weeks ago, Big E. Langston comes out with flowers in hand, saying it was him all along and telling the faux Kaitlyn that she was the one all along. The faux Kaitlyn says that she has always dreamed of finding a man with a voice as deep as hers and an Adams apple like hers, as well. As Layla holds Kaitlyn back, the fake Kaitlyn says that she will never regain the Divas Title, so she will just continue being the butt of AJs jokes.
It was announced during RAW that former World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler has been cleared to compete and The Show-Off will challenge new champion Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship in three weeks at Money-in-the-Bank!
After his match against Alberto Del Rio ended in a disqualification, thanks to involvement from Dolph Ziggler, the rematch would take place on RAW as six-time former World Champion Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio, with Ricardo Rodriguez in his corner, in a non-title match. In the middle of an incredible match, Chris Jericho would have Alberto Del Rio dead to rights in the Walls of Jericho, but Ricardo Rodriguez would jump in the ring, blasting Jericho in the back of the head with his metal bucket, resulting in a disqualification win for Jericho. After the match, Dolph Ziggler rushes the ring, pummeling Del Rio while Jericho hits the Codebreaker on Ricardo Rodriguez! This leads to a face-to-face confrontation between Jericho and Ziggler, but the moment that Jericho turns his back to Dolph, Ziggler hits the Zig Zag on Y2J!
Backstage, WWE COO Triple H confronts Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox, saying that he heard a rumor that Vickie was thinking of cancelling the match between Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton. Vickie says that she agrees with Mr. McMahon that Daniel Bryan is an embarrassment to the WWE, but the COO says that he does not agree with that theory about Daniel Bryan. The COO continues, saying that the only opinion that matters is that of the WWE fans and they want to see the match between Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan. Triple H then convinces Vickie to allow the fans to pick the stipulation for the match, as well, before telling Vickie that, if she just listens to him, she will be fine. Before exiting, Triple H compliments Brad Maddox on his shirt, asking if it comes in mens sizes too.
In the ring with Vickie Guerrero & Brad Maddox, Hall of Famer Jerry The King Lawler would unveil the cover of the new WWE 2K14 video game, which will be out this fall. Before unveiling the cover, Lawler reveals a special contest where the fans will design and create their own cover that will be on the flipside of the front cover of the game! RAW Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero then says that she will take it from there and, barely audible over the chorus of boos from the crowd, Vickie Guerrero announces that the fans will use the WWE App to pick either a Street Fight, a Lumberjack Match, or a Falls Count Anywhere Match for the match between Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan later in the evening. Vickie continues, saying that she created her own cover for the WWE 2K14 video game, showing her own cover for the game, which features Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, & Mr. McMahon on the cover! However, Brad Maddox has a cover of his own, showing a cover featuring Maddox standing in the front with John Cena and CM Punk behind him! The King then unveils the actual cover of the WWE 2K14 game, which features The Peoples Champion The Rock!
For the first time since being put through the roof of an ambulance by John Cena at Payback, The Sin City Cyborg would appear on RAW as Ryback would go one-on-one with The Punjabi Giant The Great Khali, with Natalya & Hornswoggle in his corner. In the end, it was Ryback hoisting the giant up and dropping him with Shell Shocked en route to picking up the win.
After being the victim of the grand retirement ruse perpetrated by Mark Henry last week, the WWE Champion would respond to Mark Henrys sham as John Cena makes an appearance on RAW. Cena says that, of the countless men who have challenged for it, only 43 Superstars have actually held the WWE Championship, an elite accomplishment that earns respect. Cena continues, saying that he has seen men do whatever it takes to get a shot at the WWE Title and, last week, they saw how low a man will sink to get a title shot. The WWE Champion says that Mark Henry disgraced his family and cheated the WWE fans and his speech was an utter disaster to men who have had to retire in the ring, such as Edge, Shawn Michaels, and The Nature Boy Ric Flair. Cena continues, saying that Mark Henry made a mockery of all of those men, but he understands why. Cena explains that Mark Henry believes that he will not have a legacy in the WWE if he does not have a run with the WWE Title, but Henry will have to go through him to get it. The WWE Champion says that Mark Henry has to earn the WWE Title and the only thing he has earned is the right to have his teeth knocked down his throat and, at Money-in-the-Bank, Mark Henry will discover what he and the fans already know, shouting that our time is now and the champ is here!
New #1 Contenders for the WWE Tag Team Titles would be determined on RAW as Tons of Funk, Brodus Clay & Tensai, 3MB members Jinder Mahal & Drew McIntyre, and Jimmy & Jey Uso would collide in a Triple Threat Tag Match with the winning team getting a future shot at the WWE Tag Team Titles, currently held by two-thirds of The Shield, Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns. In the end, it was Jimmy Uso hitting a huge Samoan Drop on Tensai before Jey Uso follows it up with the Superfly Splash, pinning Tensai to pick up the win for Jimmy & Jey Uso, who become the new #1 Contenders for the WWE Tag Team Titles! After the match, The Shield comes out to stare down their new challengers.
Last week on RAW, Brock Lesnar made a surprise return, where he laid CM Punk out with the F-5 and, on RAW, Paul Heyman would address the WWE fans regarding his involvement with his two guys getting physical in the ring. Heyman says that he has willfully ignored CM Punks attempts to contact him over the past week because he wanted to give Punk his explanation face-to-face. Heyman then calls Punk to the ring and The Best in the World complies, making his way to the ring to confront his former manager and supposed friend. Punk says that he should catch the fans up on why exactly he is a Paul Heyman guy, explaining that he was signed to the WWE in 2005 after generating considerable buzz for himself on the independent circuit. Punk continues, saying that the then Executive Vice President of Talent Relations, John Laurinaitis, saw fit to send Punk to WWEs developmental territory in Louisville, KY. Punk says that, at the time, Paul Heyman was in charge of WWEs developmental territory and Heyman was set up to fail as Heyman was frequently sent emails by upper management, including Vince McMahon, telling Heyman to let Punk go. However, Heyman refused to fire him and, when ECW was resurrected in 2006, Heyman picked Punk to be a part of the ECW roster. Punk then gets in Heymans face, telling Heyman to tell Brock Lesnar that he is coming for Brock Lesnar and he does not care if Brock is bigger than him because he is better than Lesnar. Punk continues, saying that Brock does not have the balls to hear it from him, so he will tell Heyman as Punk says that he will bring Heymans beast incarnate down!
CM Punk then addresses Paul Heyman, saying that Heyman had never done him wrong in the past before flat out asking Heyman if Brock Lesnar attacked Punk on his own or if Heyman sent Lesnar out there last week. Punk tells Heyman not to lie to him and tells Heyman to swear on the lives of his children that he is telling the truth, shouting at Heyman to tell the truth for the first time in his life! Heyman tells the seething CM Punk that, since they are best friends, Punk deserves to hear the truth before swearing on his childrens lives that he had no idea that Brock Lesnar was going to attack Punk last week! Heyman reminds Punk and the world that Lesnars contractual obligations were finished after Extreme Rules, saying the moment that Punk said that Brock needed Heymans help, Punk picked a fight with Brock Lesnar. Heyman continues, saying that the clash has been coming for a long time due to professional jealousy existing between Punk and Lesnar, saying that is the reason that he has never proposed a tag team between Punk and Lesnar because he kept the two of them apart due to the jealousy between the two of them. Heyman says that he accepts himself for who he is and he knows that he will accompany Punk again one day, telling Punk that he loves CM Punk and he is his best friend and he will never represent anyone that goes against CM Punk and that includes Brock Lesnar, admitting that Lesnar will have a problem with that, but thats between him and Lesnar. Heyman then says that his fate is in Punks hands, telling Punk that it is his move. Punk thinks it over before telling Heyman that he is sorry that he doubted him, hugging his best friend!
Despite his emotional state, The Best in the World CM Punk would go one-on-one with Darren Young, with Titus ONeil in his corner, on RAW. Despite a surprisingly impressive showing from Darren Young throughout the match, CM Punk would lock the Anaconda Vise in on Darren, forcing Darren to tap out immediately to pick up the win. After the match, Titus ONeil would rush the ring and The Prime Time Players would overwhelm CM Punk, but Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel rushes out, actually helping Punk to fight off The Prime Time Players as Paul Heyman watches from ringside! The assist leaves CM Punk confused and questioning Heyman and Axel.
Backstage, Stephanie McMahon confronts Vickie Guerrero, asking why the Managing Supervisor has not announced the participants for the WWE Championship Money-in-the-Bank Ladder Match. Vickie admits that she has been too busy and it must have slipped her mind, but Stephanie tells Vickie not to worry about it, saying that she will handle the announcement.
WWE Executive Vice President Stephanie McMahon then makes an appearance, saying that it is that time of the year where Superstars look to climb a ladder and become Mr. Money-in-the-Bank, earning them a guaranteed title shot. Stephanie then announces the participants in the WWE Championship Money-in-the-Bank Ladder Match as The Best in the World CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, The Celtic Warrior Sheamus, The Viper Randy Orton, The Big Red Monster Kane, Captain Charisma Christian, and the returning Whole Damn Show himself, Rob Van Dam! Which one of these seven former World Champions, four of them former Money-in-the-Bank winners, will earn a guaranteed shot at the WWE Championship come Money-in-the-Bank?
Backstage, Ryback confronts Vickie Guerrero & Brad Maddox, saying that he deserves better and demanding that he get a rematch against John Cena for the WWE Title at Money-in-the-Bank. However, Chris Jericho interrupts, saying that he deserves to be in the WWE Championship Money-in-the-Bank Ladder Match, but Ryback says that he could eat Jericho alive. Jericho and Ryback then go face-to-face, leading to Vickie Guerrero making a one-on-one match between Ryback and Jericho for Money-in-the-Bank!
Backstage, CM Punk confronts Paul Heyman, saying that he does not need Heymans help and Heyman argues that he fixed the problem, saying that he talked to Vickie Guerrero and got her to agree to a tag team match next week where the team of CM Punk and Curtis Axel will face The Prime Time Players! Punk says that he will take the match because he wants a piece of The Prime Time Players, but he will prove to Heyman and everyone else that he does not need Heymans help. Punk then vows to win Money-in-the-Bank and regain the WWE Title all on his own.
After the massive retirement ruse last week, The Worlds Strongest Man Mark Henry appears on RAW, saying that he fooled every single one of the fans and he made them cry and chant his name. Henry then claims that he has been nominated for an Academy Award for his performance last week, but what he wants and what he deserves is the WWE Championship. Henry continues, saying that people are upset with him because he used his friends, family, and other WWE Superstars, but he is not going to apologize to any of them! Henry says that people have always told him who he is and what defines him, telling him to not squash the little kids and to win the Olympics for America. Henry continues, saying that the fans are a bunch of puppets because they do what he tells them to do and, last week, he said honey, Im coming home and he is coming home alright, but he is coming home as the WWE Champion!
Then it was time for the main event as, following two controversial victories over each other and a double disqualification finish earlier in the night, Daniel Bryan would go one-on-one with Randy Orton and, as voted on by the WWE fans, the match will be a Street Fight, where the only way to win is by pinfall or submission with no disqualifications and no count-outs! The match would immediately get intense as Orton and Bryan battle in and out of the ring, but the first major shot of the match was fired by Randy Orton, who stops Bryan from diving to the outside with a vicious steel chair shot to the skull! Later on in the match, Daniel Bryan would repeatedly try to knock Randy Orton off of the ring apron with dropkick after dropkick, but Bryan would finally use a powerbomb to put The Viper through a table set up on the outside of the ring! Daniel Bryan then grabs a kendo stick, using a combination of kicks to the chest and kendo stick shots to the back, but Orton would manage to pull a big move off, hooking Bryan up in a T-Bone suplex and slamming Bryan into the table! Later on in the match, Daniel Bryan would manage to lock the No Lock in on Randy Orton, but Orton would use the kendo stick to break out of the hold, wearing Bryan out with multiple stick shots. Shortly after this, Daniel Bryan again locks in the No Lock, but when Randy Orton tries to use the kendo stick to escape, Bryan grabs the kendo stick and implements the stick in the No Lock, leaving The Viper no choice but to tap out as Bryan picks up the huge victory! After the match, Randy Orton would confront Daniel Bryan, shaking Bryans hand in a show of respect before exiting the ring, allowing Daniel Bryan to enjoy his moment.
Rob Van Dam defeated Tommy Dreamer at a Family Wrestling Entertainment event in New York last night. A fan in attendance noted that Van Dam looked "way better" in the ring than he did when he was with TNA recently. As noted, RVD will return to WWE next month.
WWE Smackdown Results June 21, 2013 Dayton, Ohio Report by: Mike Tedesco of Wrestleview.com
"Then. Now. Forever." The WWE video leads us into the show.
A video kicks off the show that highlights some of the events from WWE Payback. Curtis Axel won the WWE Intercontinental Championship, AJ Lee won the WWE Diva's Championship, The Shield retained their titles, Alberto Del Rio won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, CM Punk defeated Chris Jericho in his return match, and John Cena beat Ryback in a Three Stages of Hell match to retain the WWE Championship.
Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring to a tremendous reception as Michael Cole and John "Bradshaw" Layfield welcome us to the show. Bryan stands in the ring as the crowd showers him with "Yes" chants. Bryan says something happened to him on RAW that never happened to him before. In his thirteen years in this industry, he has never had a match stopped due to injury. When the doctor asked if he could continue, he said, "Yes!" Unfortunately, the doctor and WWE officials didn't agree. Officially, the company line is that they were concerned for his health so they stopped the match. Realistically, they stopped the match because they think he's the weak link and not tough enough.
That's not even the worst part of it. The worst offender and perpetrator is Randy Orton. Bryan then has them roll footage from this week's RAW. It shows highlights of the match with the doctor telling the referee to call off the match. Orton was declared the winner. Orton then helped Bryan up and hugged him. He seemed concerned for him.
Bryan wants to get this straight. Instead of fighting to keep the match going, pleading with the doctors and WWE officials, and raging against the machine with him side-by-side, all Orton did was pick him up and pat him on the head like a little brother or dog. In Orton's eyes, Bryan saw nothing but pity. Tonight, he doesn't care what the doctors, WWE officials, and Randy Orton thinks. He will prove that he is not the weak link. Is he going to beat Randy Orton tonight? "Yes, yes, yes!"
Randy Orton's music hits, and he makes his way to the ring looking none too happy. Orton says Bryan has it all wrong. The reason why the match was stopped was because people were concerned for his wellbeing. Orton was concerned himself. He wanted to stop fighting, but Bryan kept coming and coming. He had no choice, but that made him respect Bryan even more. The match was stopped because Bryan couldn't defend himself anymore. When he helped him up, it wasn't because of pity. It was because of respect.
Bryan shakes his head, and he tells Orton not to patronize him. Bryan doesn't see any respect. He sees pity. Bryan knows that Orton thinks he's the weak link. He said it on Monday. Tonight, he'll prove how tough he is. He proved it last week when he beat The Shield. He's going to take all this respect, and he's going to shove it right down Orton's throat. Orton says Bryan is way out of line. If Bryan wants it that badly, then fine. Tonight, they're going to fight, and he's going to hurt Bryan. Tonight, when the officials stop their match, Bryan won't be walking out. He'll be carried out. Orton tells him to respect that before walking off. Bryan stands in the ring shaking his head.
Chris Jericho will take on Alberto Del Rio in a non-title match later tonight. We'll also see Curtis Axel defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship against the former champion Wade Barrett.
Sheamus makes his way to the ring. He'll be in action, next.
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Sheamus vs. Cody Rhodes w/ Damien Sandow
Footage is shown of Team Rhodes Scholars drawing sticks on who would face Sheamus tonight. Rhodes drew the short stick.
The bell rings, and Rhodes kicks away at him. Rhodes kicks him in the corner, but Sheamus comes back with some kicks and punches of his own. Sheamus puts him in the corner and clubs him before hitting a suplex for a one count. Sheamus wrenches his arm, but Rhodes is able to kick him off and to the corner. Sheamus reverses a whip to the corner and catches him attempting to slingshot over. Rhodes hangs on to the ropes and elbows him away. Sheamus blocks a punch and rips Rhodes off the second rope. Sheamus goes for his clubbing blows on the apron, but Rhodes escapes him. Sheamus gets on the apron, and Rhodes pulls the ring skirt to trip him. Rhodes quickly takes his arm and slams it into the ring post. Rhodes slams him into the barricade and gets in the ring, looking for a count-out. Sandow comes over and yells at Sheamus to stay down. Sheamus gets in before being counted out.
Rhodes kicks away at Sheamus before going to work on the injured left arm. Rhodes wraps it around the ropes and kicks it. Sheamus comes back with some punches, but Rhodes quickly stops his momentum with an arm breaker for a near fall. Rhodes slams the arm down before hitting him in the face with a running knee for another two count. Rhodes applies an arm bar, but Sheamus soon fights his way up. Sheamus punches him before sending him to the corner. Rhodes sidesteps him and rolls him up for a near fall. Rhodes elbows him in the arm and kicks at him again. Rhodes taunts the crowd before grabbing Sheamus on the apron. Sheamus punches him back and goes for a slingshot shoulder block, but Rhodes counters into an arm bar. Sheamus fights up and goes for a whip, but Rhodes counters into a hammerlock before dropping him on the top rope.
Sheamus all of a sudden explodes with a pair of Irish hammers. Sheamus powers him to the corner, but misses a knee lift. Sheamus hits a rolling fireman's carry and gets on the apron. Sheamus quickly kicks Sandow down at ringside before punching Rhodes. Sheamus sends Rhodes into Sandow as he gets on the apron. Sheamus hits a knee lift before going for White Noise. Rhodes counters into a rollup attempt, but Sheamus rolls through and applies the Cloverleaf for the rare submission victory.
Winner by Submission: Sheamus Match Rating: * 3/4
Immediately after the bell rings, Sandow kicks him in the back of the head and begins to viciously punch away at him. Sandow kicks him before taking Rhodes and walking off. Sheamus is left lying in the ring in pain.
A video airs that says the Wyatt Family is coming.
Curtis Axel makes his way to the ring with his manager, Paul Heyman. He'll defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Wade Barrett, next.
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WWE Intercontinental Championship Curtis Axel (c) w/ Paul Heyman vs. Wade Barrett
The Miz is on commentary for this match. Miz talks about how Axel was smart in taking advantage of triple threat rules to win the title.
Charles Robinson, my favorite referee ever, is the official for this match. They circle the ring and lock up. They tussle around the ropes for position and give a clean break. Barrett smiles at him before they lock up again. Axel applies a side headlock, and Barrett powers him to the corner. Barrett punches and kicks him down before backing up. Barrett hits a snapmare and drops an elbow for a one count. Barrett clubs him and goes into the ropes. Axel immediately answers back with a beautiful dropkick. Axel begins to club at Barrett before punching him down. Axel goes to the second rope and hits an elbow drop a la Bret Hart for a near fall. Axel punches away at him before kicking him down. Barrett quickly pulls him face first into the turnbuckle and clotheslines him down.
Barrett punches away at him as Heyman screams to the referee that Barrett is using a closed fist. Barrett scares him off before kicking Axel in the ribs. Axel answers back with some clubs, but Barrett knees him in the midsection. Barrett hits a snap suplex for a near fall. Barrett clubs him down and chokes him on the ropes. Barrett ties him up in the ropes and knees away at the midsection before hitting a big boot. Axel falls to the floor. Barrett goes outside and slams Axel into the ring apron before putting him into the ring. Barrett talks a little trash to The Miz before going in the ring.
Axel quickly punches him as he gets in the ring. Axel has a whip reversed, but he tries to come back with a Perfect-Plex. Barrett gets out and levels him with a big boot for a near fall. Heyman said that was too close. Barrett goes to the second rope and misses an elbow drop. Axel hits a rolling neck snapper before hitting his trademark spinning neckbreaker for the win.
Winner and still WWE Intercontinental Champion: Curtis Axel Match Rating: * 1/2
The Miz gets in the ring, and he removes his jacked and tie. Paul Heyman comes up from behind and convinces Axel to back away. They go up the ramp as Heyman yells that his client doesn't fight for free.
We'll take a look at how Mark Henry blindsided John Cena on RAW, next.
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The RAW Rebound shows highlights from the incredible "retirement" angle between Mark Henry and John Cena. Henry cried while giving a retirement speech before giving John Cena the World's Strongest Slam in one of the top RAW segments of the last five years. They will compete at WWE Money in the Bank with the WWE Championship on the line.
AJ Lee, the new WWE Diva's Champion, makes her way to the ring. She'll be in action, next.
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AJ Lee w/ Big E Langston vs. Natalya
They show footage of AJ tricking Kaitlyn on RAW with the secret admirer thing. They then show still photos from WWE Payback when AJ defeated her for the WWE Diva's Championship.
The bell rings, and they circle the ring. AJ talks some trash, and Natalya shoves her down. AJ gets up and runs into a shoulder block. Natalya hits a snapmare and dropkicks her in the back. Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter, but AJ blocks it. Natalya applies a modified Indian deathlock. AJ quickly grabs the ropes. Natalya punches away at her before charging her in the corner. AJ sidesteps her and jumps on her back for a sleeper hold. Kaitlyn and Layla are seen watching backstage. Natalya powers AJ to the corner, but AJ quickly kicks her in the back of the head for a near fall.
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We come back from the break to see Natalya hit a snap suplex. Natalya sends her into the ropes, but she lowers her head and eats a kick. AJ hits the ropes, and Natalya levels her with a spinning clothesline for a two count. Natalya yells that AJ has no respect. Natalya goes for a spinning powerslam, but AJ counters into the Black Widow. Natalya has no choice but to tap out.
Winner by Submission: AJ Lee Match Rating: * 1/2
AJ Lee laughs at Natalya before going up the ramp with Big E Langston.
Kaitlyn and Layla don't look happy having just watched that match. Aksana walks up and asks if that's the same move AJ beat Kaitlyn with. Aksana then calls Kaitlyn "trash" before turning away. Kaitlyn hits her in the back of the head before slamming her off a crate backstage. Kaitlyn pours trash all over Aksana before the Divas run in to break it up.
Chris Jericho's music hits, and he makes his way down to the ring. Ricardo Rodriguez then introduces Alberto Del Rio to the ring. The new WWE World Heavyweight Champion comes out to a chorus of jeers from the crowd. They air footage of Dolph Ziggler attacking Del Rio on RAW.
Chris Jericho vs. Alberto Del Rio
The bell rings, and they circle the ring. They lock up, and Del Rio applies a side headlock. Jericho whips him off, but Del Rio takes him down with a shoulder block. Del Rio hits the ropes, and Jericho catches him with a dropkick. Jericho then hits a clothesline. Jericho chops the chest before kicking him down in the corner. Jericho chokes him on the ropes before taunting the crowd. Jericho splashes him while he was against the ropes for a two count. Jericho punches him before chopping the chest in the corner. Jericho sends him into the corner, but he runs into the boots. Del Rio quickly hits the ropes and kicks him in the arm. Del Rio stomps away at him before going for a suplex. Jericho gets out with a chop. Jericho sends him into the ropes, but he lowers his head and eats a kick. Del Rio charges, but Jericho sidesteps him, sending him out of the ring. Del Rio quickly gets on the apron, but Jericho catches him with a springboard dropkick. Jericho knocks him down again with a baseball slide. Jericho bounces his face off the barricade before putting him in the ring. Rodriguez quickly distracts Jericho. Del Rio then kicks Jericho as he gets back in the ring.
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We come back from the break to see Jericho knee Del Rio in the face. Jericho sends him into the corner and charges, but Del Rio sidesteps him. Jericho flies over the turnbuckle and to the outside. Del Rio follows him out and sends Jericho into the barricade. Del Rio then kicks Jericho in the arm. Del Rio puts him in the ring for a near fall as they announce Dolph Ziggler will be in action on RAW. Del Rio shoulders Jericho in the corner before backing up. Del Rio charges, but Jericho sidesteps him. Del Rio hits the ring post shoulder first.
Jericho hits a pair of shoulder blocks before Del Rio sends him to the apron. Jericho quickly goes to the top rope and hits a double axe handle. Jericho gets the crowd into it before going for the Walls of Jericho. Del Rio twists him off before kicking him in the head for a near fall. Del Rio head-butts him a few times before backing up. Jericho ducks a step-up enzuigiri before hitting a diving cross-body block for a near fall. Jericho quickly follows up with a face-buster. Jericho hits the Lionsault, but he appears to have hurt his ribs. Del Rio quickly capitalizes with a kick to the midsection. Jericho pushes him off as he tries for a Cross Arm Breaker. Del Rio goes for a sunset flip, but Jericho rolls through for a Walls of Jericho attempt. Del Rio counters that into a Cross Arm Breaker. Jericho quickly twists out and applies the Walls of Jericho!
Ricardo Rodriguez quickly gets on the apron, and Jericho brings him into the ring the hard way. Jericho applies the Walls of Jericho to Rodriguez, and he taps like a drum man. Del Rio was getting up to sneak attack him, and Dolph Ziggler runs in to attack him!
Winner by Disqualification: Alberto Del Rio Match Rating: **
Del Rio quickly escapes the ring and goes into the crowd. Jericho argues with Ziggler over costing him the match. Lilian Garcia announces Del Rio as the winner. Jericho then turns Ziggler around and hits him with the Codebreaker. Jericho talks a little trash before leaving the ring.
Del Rio gets back in the ring and slaps him in the head. Del Rio gloats as he stands over him. Rodriguez holds Ziggler up, and the referees run into the ring to stop him. Del Rio makes like he's going to walk away, but then he kicks Ziggler right in the temple. Del Rio blows a kiss to him before leaving the ring with his championship.
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Daniel Bryan will take on Randy Orton in tonight's main event.
Drew McIntyre w/ 3MB vs. Christian
Christian quickly applies a waistlock, and McIntyre elbows him in the head. Christian reverses a whip and throws McIntyre out of the ring. He hits the ground with a thud. Christian then takes him out with a baseball slide. McIntyre again hits the ground hard. Christian punches away at him before hitting a drop-toe-hold into the ropes. Christian slingshots over the top rope and punches him in the face. Christian goes to the second rope for a cross-body, but McIntyre catches him. McIntyre hits a spinning slam for a near fall. McIntyre talks a little trash in the corner before running into some boots.
Christian hits a diving back elbow, and he claps his hands. Heath Slater gets on the apron, and Christian pulls him off. Jinder Mahal then distracts Christian. McIntyre goes for a back suplex, but Christian flips through and hits the Killswitch for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: Christian Match Rating: *
Christian grabs a microphone. He says after ten long months, it feels damn good to be back on Smackdown and in front of his peeps. Christian says everyone knows why he came back. He came back for that "one more match."
The Shield's music hits, and they come from down the ramp. They surround the ring, and Christian looks ready to fight. They get in the ring, and Christian tries to fight, but he's quickly overwhelmed. They then take him out with a Triple Powerbomb. The Shield stands over Christian with their championships raised.
We'll take a look at Brock Lesnar's assault on CM Punk, next.
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A video airs some footage of CM Punk defeating Chris Jericho at WWE Payback. The next night on RAW, Punk told Paul Heyman that he didn't want him out at ringside with him anymore since he's Heyman's friend and not his client. Punk then fought Alberto Del Rio in the main event. After Del Rio escaped the ring, Punk was declared the winner by count-out. Brock Lesnar then came out and gave him an F-5!
Renee Young is backstage with Paul Heyman. She asks why Brock Lesnar attacked CM Punk, and how involved was Heyman in that attack. Heyman says the girls in the "mani-pedi circle" are all gossiping about him and CM Punk. Heyman says since Renee thinks it's appropriate to talk about people's personal lives, maybe she should lead by example. Heyman asks her about her difficult relationship with her father, why her uncle ripped her prom date out of the limousine, and why she broke up with her fiancée in Los Angeles. Renee looks very upset. Heyman says it's not much fun talking about your personal life on TV. CM Punk made it clear that he's not Heyman's client. They're just best friends. Anything that happens between them is personal, and he's not going to air their dirty laundry on television. Next time she interviews him, she might be kind enough to ask him about Curtis Axel defending the Intercontinental Championship for the first time earlier this evening. Heyman wonders if she paid attention to that. He walks off, and Renee looks very unhappy.
Randy Orton makes his way to the ring. He'll face Daniel Bryan in the main event of the evening, next.
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Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan
The bell rings, and Bryan immediately attacks Orton with a flying knee. Bryan punches away at him in the corner. Orton quickly turns him around and punches away at him. Bryan turns him back around, and he kicks away at him. Orton quickly kicks him and puts him in the corner for some punches. Orton then hits him with an uppercut. Orton smiles as he stands over Bryan before stomping the ankle. Orton rakes his face with his boot and punches him to the corner. Bryan comes right back with some punches, and he does the ten punches in the corner. Orton blocks a suplex and executes one of his own. Orton stomps the face and circles around him. Bryan avoids a knee drop, and he kicks away at Orton's leg. Bryan then applies a leg lock. Orton fights out of it and applies a side headlock. Bryan fights up, and he hits a shin breaker. Bryan goes for the No! Lock, but Orton fights out of it. Bryan goes for the No! Lock again, but Orton escapes the hold with a sidewalk slam.
Orton gets to his feet, and he hits a front suplex on the top rope. Bryan goes to the apron, and Orton rolls him in. Orton goes to suplex him out of the ring, but Bryan fights him off. Orton then snaps the arm off the top rope. Orton then suplexes him out of the ring!
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We come back from the break to see Bryan punching away at Orton. Orton then takes him out with a dropkick out of nowhere for a near fall. Orton puts him on the top rope and head-butts him. Bryan blocks a superplex and punches him off. Bryan hits a missile dropkick, and he stays down. The impact stunned him. The referee begins to count both men down, but Bryan kips up.
Bryan hits a running dropkick in the corner, and he viciously kicks away at Orton. Bryan backs up, and he hits a second running dropkick in the corner for a near fall. Bryan can't believe it. Bryan shouts that he isn't the weak link, and he punches away at Orton. Orton reverses a whip to the corner, but Bryan backflips over him. Bryan ducks a clothesline and hits the ropes, but Orton hits him with a powerslam for a near fall! Orton is smiling again. Orton uppercuts him, and Bryan surprises him with a backslide pin for a near fall. Bryan kicks away at his chest before kicking him in the head for a near fall.
Bryan gets to his feet, and the crowd is cheering him on. Bryan goes to the top rope, and Orton crotches him up there. Orton punches him in the face before hitting a nasty superplex for a near fall. Orton picks him up and hangs him up on the rope for the hanging DDT. Orton gets the crowd going before he drops down to signal for the RKO. Bryan quickly rolls out of the ring. Orton follows him out, and he hits him with a back suplex on the barricade! Orton puts him on the apron and goes to give him a hanging DDT on the floor, but Bryan pushes him into the barricade. Bryan gets on the apron and flies off with a knee to the face. Bryan gets back in the ring, and he hits Orton with a suicide dive! The referee is counting both men out. Bryan claws his way back into the ring. Orton goes to get in the ring, but he doesn't make it back in time!
Winner by Count-Out: Daniel Bryan Match Rating: ** 1/2
Bryan does not look happy with the referee's decision here. He screams "No" before getting a microphone. Bryan says he's not going to take a count-out victory. Bryan orders the referee to restart the match, but he refuses. Bryan yells "Yes" over and over as Orton looks on. Smackdown comes to an end with the crowd chanting, "Yes."
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Quick Match Results
Sheamus def. Cody Rhodes via Submission Curtis Axel def. Wade Barrett to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship AJ Lee def. Natalya via Submission (non-title) Alberto Del Rio def. Chris Jericho via DQ (non-title) Christian def. Drew McIntyre Daniel Bryan def. Randy Orton via CO
Impact Wrestling starts out with a video from earlier today. It shows Sting walking down a ramp outside of the arena. He walks past the camera and continues on his way.
A video plays showcasing the Bound for Glory Series. It shows the past stars that have been involved over the past two years. This is the third year. 12 men enter but only 1 man will win it all. Bobby Roode won the first and Jeff Hardy won the second series. He went on to become TNA World Champion. Who will go on to Bound for Glory and fight for the TNA World Championship? This will change someones life!
The camera shows the arena and the place is packed! The crowd is on their feet. They are all cheering. Stars are shown in the ring. 10 of the 12 men are already in the ring. These 10 men are in the Bound for Glory Series. Hulk Hogans music plays and here comes The Hulkster! He plays his fake guitar and does his taunts to get the crowd pumped up! He has a mic in his hand. The music stops. He wants to welcome all of the Impact-maniacs to the Bound for Glory Series! Also, tonight is Open Fight Night! Right now, he wants to bring two men out who already qualified because of their past victories. He introduces the person who won the 2011 Series and went on to be the longest reigning champion in TNA history. Here is Bobby Roode! Roode comes out and walks slowly past Hogan. He continues down the ramp. The other man he wants to bring out is the 2012 Series winner and he went on to become TNA World Champion. Here is Jeff Hardy! Jeffs music plays and here he comes. He shakes the hand of Hulk and continues his way down the ramp. The crowd does a great pop. Hulk says tonight is the kick off of Bound for Glory Series. Each man can fight tonight as it is Open Fight Night. The first call-out is either between Roode or Hardy as the fans got to vote for on TNAs site. The person who wins the vote is Hardy. Who is he calling out? Jeff grabs a mic as the other participants stand around him. Austin grabs a mic and tells him to hold on. Austin wants to be the man who Jeff calls out first. We know that wont happen though. Jeff may be the most popular person in this company, but there is one person who has a fan base every place they go to and that is Aries! Daniels grabs a mic and tells Aries that he has a point. Maybe he should call out Aries or Park or Magnus. He shouldnt be calling out either member of Bad Influence. If he did, he would start with a demoralizing defeat of his career. Jeff says they all are great, but someone made it personal last week. That is Roode. He calls him out! Roode steps forward and pushes Hardy. Hardy goes to push back but Joe gets involved and pushes Roode back. Just then, every member gets involved and there is a huge brawl between every member! They exit the ring and then enter back in. Chaos!
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The show returns and a video replay shows the huge brawl that just happened before the commercial break.
A graphic shows the point system for the Bound for Glory Series. Submission is 10 points while pinfall is 7 points and so on.
Aces & 8s music plays and here comes Mr. Anderson! He comes through the crowd and gets in the ring. He grabs a mic. He states that is is Open Fight Night and the start of the Bound for Glory Series. He gets to call someone out. Ladies and germs, this @sshole has a dub. Come out, Joseph Park .Park! Music plays and here comes Joseph! He gets in the ring.
Mr. Anderson vs. Joseph Park in a Bound for Glory Series Match
The bell sounds and Anderson steps forward and so does Park. They go to lock-up but Anderson goes behind him and hits him on the head to bully him. Ken laughs and then he puts his head down for Park to apply a headlock. He does but Ken twists out of it and then trips Park. He falls. He gets up and holds his face. Ken bend s forward and tells him to do another headlock. He does but Ken slides out and does an armlock. Park switches out of it and applies a headlock and then an armlock and then takes Ken up from behind and takes him down on the mat. He hits his head and the crowd pops. Ken gets up and does a dropkick to Parks leg. He falls. Ken hits Parks face and steps on his hand. He puts him in the corner and continues to punch him in the face. Ken whips him in the opposing corner. He runs but Park moves and does a roll-up. He kicks out. Both get up and Ken does a neckbreaker. He covers but Park kicks out. Ken applies a headlock. Park gets up and elbows his way out of it. He goes to run but Ken whips his head back to the mat. Anderson climbs the corner. He does a swanton bomb move but Park moves out of the way. Both get up and Park punches Ken in the head and whips him in the ropes. He does a back body drop. He hits him with a closeline. Ken goes in the corner. Park runs to him but Ken moves. Ken lifts him up on his shoulders, but he is too heavy. Park takes the legs out from under Ken. He does a boston crab. Just then, Doc enters the area and distracts the referee and Park. Ken does a roll-up but Park kicks out. Doc leaves the area. Both get up and Park does a body slam and then climbs the corner. Doc comes back and kicks Doc in the back. Parks falls down off the corner. Ken plants him to the mat and gets the win.
Winner and 7 points: Mr. Anderson
The BFG members are backstage. All are warming up and are focusing on who might be called out. AJ Styles is seen on the side as he just stands there. Who will fight next?
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The Aces & 8s are backstage. Ken said he did what he said he was going to do. Just then, Doc asks what Ken is talking about. He said Ken stayed back for 8 minutes. Doc thinks he should be VP. Bully Ray gets in the middle and says they have been arguing for two weeks. What is going on? He said they will vote on who should be the next VP! They have another thing to deal with though and that is his wife! The members stare at Ray.
Jay Bradley is in the ring with a mic. He says he is going to make this real simple. He has a little chip on his shoulder. This guy was the champion last year and that is Austin Aries! Come on out here! Aries music plays and he gets in the ring.
Jay Bradley vs. Austin Aries in a Bound for Glory Series Match
Jay runs to Aries, but Aries sidesteps and Jay goes out of the ring. Aries goes to the top rope and jumps down on him. He brings Jay in and then does a springboard over the rope and lands on Jays back. Aries applies a front headlock, but Jay brings him up on the corner and then kicks Aries in the face. Austin falls to the outside. He gets back in and Jay continues the attack. He takes Aries down and covers him, but Aries kicks out. Jay kicks him and then applies many elbow drops. He covers but Aries kicks out again. Jay is waiting to his that Boom Stick! Jay has Aries in the corner, punches him and then does a hiptoss. He waits. Aries gets up in the corner. Jay runs to him for a big boot, but Aries ducks and Jays foot gets stuck on the top rope. Aries kicks Jays other leg and then puts him in the corner as he throws himself into Jay and continues with the kicks. He climbs the corner and does a missile dropkick to Jay. Jay goes to another corner. Aries runs to him, but Jay hits him with a big boot. Jay goes for the Boom Stick, but Aries hits Jay. He fights back, but Jay lifts Aries up and does a backbreaker. He goes for the finisher again, but Aries ducks and hits a crucifix. Jay goes in the corner. Aries does a running dropkick to Jay and then brings him to the middle of the ring for the Brainbuster!
Winner and 7 Points: Austin Aries
A video plays showing Aces & 8s attack on Sting during Slammiversary. Ray retained his title. Aces are family, but Sting needs his family now to destroy Aces. He needs the new Main Event Mafia! They will rise and Aces will fall.
Sting is walking backstage. The cameraman asks him about his agenda tonight. Sting says he is going to have a sit down. The MEM will rise and tonight is grows!
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Sting is backstage in a dark area. He says it is about brotherhood and family. Are you in? The person shakes Stings hand. The person is in the darkness. Sting says they can take down Aces!
Chavo and Hernandez are backstage. Chavo gets Hernandez pumped up. He says he can do this tonight! Go get them!
Hernandezs music plays and he comes to the ring. He grabs a mic. He says out of all of the members in the BFG Series and one person annoys him constantly. He is a loud mouth! Come Daniels so Hernandez can kick your @ss! Daniels music plays and he struts to the ring.
Hernandez vs. Christopher Daniels in a Bound for Glory Series Match
Daniels runs to Hernandez and takes out Hernandezs leg. He gets him up in the corner and punches and kicks him. Hernandez throws him down. He gets up and Hernandez puts him in the corner and then does a belly to belly type suplex. Both get up and Daniels fights back with a rake to the eyes and then a punch to the face. Daniels runs in the ropes. Hernandez bends down and Daniels kicks him in the chest. Daniels taunts but Hernandez lifts him up and does a military press. Hernandez puts Daniels in the corner. He runs to him, but Daniels lifts him over the ropes. Hernandez goes on the ramp and runs. He jumps over the ropes and takes Daniels down with a shoulder tackle. He gets Hernandez up and goes for a powerbomb, but Daniels gets out and grabs on the ropes. Hernandez grabs him from behind and Daniels low blows him without the referee seeing. Hernandez falls. Daniels climbs the corner and hits the BME! He gets the pin.
Winner and 7 points: Christopher Daniels
Brooke Hogan is walking backstage. She will have a State of the Knockout Division tonight.
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Kazarian is in the ring with a mic. He says we witnessed the first Bad Influence win tonight and we will witness another. Kaz calls out the person who people say, including Dixie, is the future of this business. Also, she says he is gorgeous. Come out, mate! Magnus walks out to the ring.
Kazarian vs. Magnus in a Bound for Glory Series Match
Magnus and Kazarian quickly fight as the bell sounds. Magnus tosses Kazarian out of the ring. Magnus goes to the side of the ring, but Kazarian fights him from the outside. He gets in. He continues the offense as he takes Magnus down and covers. Magnus kicks out. Kazarian applies a headlock. Magnus gets up and punches his way out of it. Kaz kicks Magnus in the face though. He bounces off the ropes, spins around for a neckbreaker. He now applies a dragon sleeper! Magnus lifts his knee and hits Kaz in the face to get out of it. He closelines Kaz several times. They go into the ropes and Magnus takes him down with a closeline. He whips him in the ropes, but Kaz jumps on the ropes and flies back. Magnus catches him and does a suplex. He covers but Kaz puts his leg on the ropes. He gets up in the corner. Magnus runs to him and Kaz moves. Magnus goes iinto the corner. Kaz climbs the corner. He goes for a missile dropkick, but Magnus blocks and locks the Texas Clover. Kaz taps!
Winner and 10 points: Magnus
Hulk Hogan is walking backstage. He is on the phone. He talks about 3 guys and how it feels perfect. He gets off the phone. He turns and pushes Bully into the wall as he was walking right behind Hogan. Hogan says that they need to do this now. Hogan wants Ray to hit him. Ray says he doesnt want to. He wants to talk to Brooke. Hogan says she is done with him. They are done. Brooke asks Hulk why Brooke stopped him for hitting Ray in the head with the same hammer a few weeks back. Ray walks up while Hulk ponders.
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Brooke Hogans music plays and she walks down the ramp. She gets in the ring and goes to the podium that is set up in the ring. Brooke wants to thank the Knockouts for what they have been doing recently. They have been talked about show after show and that is great! Brooke says they have a hot summer, if you know what she means, but there are some points she wants to make. She wants the Knockouts to come out to the ring. Music hits and here comes ODB and Eric Young. They have the Knockout Tag Team Titles. Next is Velvet Sky, Taryn Terrell and Gail Kim. Gail stops on the ramp and then gets in the ring. She guesses Mickie James needs a special introduction. Here is Mickie! Mickies music plays and she comes out. Mickie has a mic in her hand. She thanks Brooke for allowing her to speak on the Address of the Division. She brings up her music videos and songs. She is now going to be in a huge commercial. It is a full time job being Mickie. Carrying the division on Mickies shoulders is easier than Skys knee. Brooke says everyone is equal in this division as it is not about one person. Brooke brings up Eric Young. The crowd pops. He asks him if he remembers their conversion they had about a year and a half ago. EY says they are all humans. They make mistakes. If you want to get down to the meat of the potato, he is not a woman. The crowd chants, No, no, no. EY doesnt know what that means. He then hands the tag titles to Brooke and says it is National Kissing Day. EY kisses ODB. They fall on the mat, roll to the ramp and run away. Brooke moves on.
This division is about competition. She congratulates Sky for what she has been through. Mickie says the pigeon is injured and she cant fly. Brooke talked to Skys doctor and she is able to compete. Sky vs. Mickie will be next week. Gail says Brooke is missing her as she is the best around. Brooke says Gails match was one of the best ever and she will get her match at Las Vegas! It will be Gail vs. Taryn in a Ladder Match! Brooke concludes and they can go.
Taz and Mike Tenay are shown as they show Stings segments from earlier. Whose hand did Sting shake? Hardy vs. Roode is later tonight!
Brooke and Hulk are backstage. Hulk says Brooke did a great job tonight but she has to go as Ray is making this like a circus. Brooke doesnt understand as she is just doing her job. He says she did her job and can go. Brooke has to go in the car. The driver drives off. They say they love each other. Hogan looks on.
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Jeff Hardy is getting ready for his match tonight as he is warming up backstage. A video then plays showing the TNA Always Evolve App. It is a workout app! Get it now!
Music plays and here comes AJ Styles. AJ slowly walks down the ramp and gets in the ring. The titan tron states, No one. AJ grabs a mic. The lights are dim. He states that is real simple. It isnt about Aces & 8s. It is not about TNA. It is about him. Its about him becoming the next TNA World Champion! It is not for the fame or glory. Its for the money. Everybody is looking for a hero. If he learned one thing n the past 11 years, this is no place for a hero. In case you missed it the first time, then hear it again. He is sick and tired of doing the right thing. He will do his own thing. Music hits and here comes Samoa Joe! He makes his way to the ring.
AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe in a Bound for Glory Series Match
They move around the ring. They go to lock-up but Joe does a swinging kick. AJ moves back. AJ does a kick to Joe. They now go for punches. AJ goes for one but cant reach. Joe reaches AJ and punches him in the face. He goes back into the corner. Joe continues but AJ gets out and puts Joe in the corner. He hits him and then applies a headlock. He takes him to the center of the ring. Joe rolls around to get out of it, but AJ keeps it on. Joe lifts AJ up, but AJ rolls though. Joe is able to apply a head scissor. AJ gets out of it. Both get up and Joe runs to him, but AJ kicks him and puts him in the corner. He does a knife edge chop and then several punches. He whips him in the opposing corner but Joe reverses it. Joe runs to him, but AJ kicks him and then takes him down with a closeline. AJ gets him up to his feet. He lifts him up and does a back suplex. AJ now kicks and stomps on Joe. AJ punches Joe in the corner, but Joe punches back. He whips AJ into the corner. Joe runs to him, but AJ jumps over the ropes and lands on the apron. Joe kicks him in the face. Joe goes for a suicide dive, but AJ gets in the ring. AJ jumps over the ropes but lands on the apron. Joe kicks the legs out from under AJ and he falls flat on his face. AJ rolls in while Joe looks around on the outside.
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Joe has AJ on the mat. He does chops to his back and then kicks to his chest. He jumps and plants a knee to his face. He covers but AJ kicks out. Both get up and AJ fights back, but Joe hits AJ with an elbow. He falls. Joe brings AJ up and headbutts him and then does several punches. He bounces off the ropes. AJ does a dropkick. Joe flies back outside of the ring. AJ runs and does a baseball slide. Joe falls. AJ gets out and brings Joe in the ring. He jumps on the top rope and does a springboard flying forearm. He covers but Joe kicks out. AJ goes to lift Joe for a suplex, but Joe blocks and lifts AJ up. AJ lands on his feet behind him. He runs in the ropes and does dropkick to Joes legs. He falls. AJ covers but Samoa kicks out. AJ goes to the corner and climbs. Joe runs to him, but AJ jumps down. Both run to each other, but Joe grabs him for a scoop powerslam. All of a sudden, Joe applies a cross armbreaker. AJs feet reaches the ropes. AJ gets up in the corner. His arm is hurting. Joe lifts AJ on the top corner. AJ punches Joe but Joe does a chop. He climbs and goes for a superplex, but AJ moves and lands right down on Joe. Both are down. The referee counts. He is up to 6-7-8! Both are up. AJ punches Joe and kicks him. He does several hits but Joe does a big punch and then punches AJ in the face and has him in the corner. AJ goes down and rolls Joe up. He applies that calf killer. Joe reverses and has the submission sleeper. AJ gets out and has Joes shoulders down. He kicks out. There is 1 minute left. Both get up. AJ punches Joe in the face. Joe punches back with multiple punches and does knees. Both go back and forth now. Joe takes AJ down and tries to get his shoulders down. Joe goes for a half nelson, but the match ends.
Draw and each get 2 points
Joe gets to his knees, but AJ punches Joe in the face. They fight and then the referee pulls them away. AJ gets up and his nose is bleeding. Joe gets to his feet and raises his arms. AJ gets out of the ring and walks away.
Bully Ray is on the phone. He asks where the person is. The person says they left. Who is it? Its Brooke. Bully wants to talk to Brooke. He tells her to turn the car around. He wants to talk to her. He ends the call and tells Aces that she is coming back. He tells two members to get on bikes and make sure Brook comes back while the others watch Rays back.
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Hulk Hogan is backstage with Kenny King, Suicide, and Chris Sabin. Hulk says social media is all over the X-Division match next week. Also, the person who is champion will get to decide if they want to challenge Bully Ray for the TNA World Title on July 18th. The champion will cash in the title for the opportunity. Hulk leaves and Kenny starts to get all cocky as he thinks he will get the title next week.
Bobby Roodes music plays and he comes to the ring. Jeff comes out on stage as he comes out to his music. Roode gets out of the ring and runs to him. Jeff punches him and Roode goes back. Jeff tosses Roode in the ring. He gets in.
Bobby Roode vs. Jeff Hardy in a Bound for Glory Series Match
Jeff continues the offense as he has Roode in the corner. He whips him in the corner. Jeff does a hurricanrona and then takes Roode down after he gets up. Jeff goes for a sharpshooter, but Roode takes Jeff down and applies a crossface. Jeff reaches and grabs the ropes. Roode gets up and stomps on Jeff. Jeff grabs Jeffs legs and does a catapult. Jeff goes right into the ropes throat first. He falls to the outside. Roode gets out and attacks Jeff. He rolls Jeff in the ring. Roode stomps on Jeff again. He gets him to his feet. Roode lifts him up and hits a suplex. Roode jumps up and drops a knee to the head/chest. He covers Jeff, but he kicks out. Jeff crawls to the corner. Roode stomps on Jeff some more. He gets him up and takes him face first into the top turnbuckle. Roode punches Jeff and then does a knife edge chop. He whips him into the opposing corner. He runs and smashes Jeff. Roode punches Jeff in the corner. He whips him in the opposing corner. Roode runs to him, but Jeff elbows him and then kicks him down. Jeff climbs the corner, drops down, and hits a splash. He covers but Roode kicks out. Roode whips Jeff in the corner. Jeff floats up, but Roode catches him. Jeff slides behind him and takes Roode down. He drops his legs in between Roodes, does a dropkick and a cover. Roode kicks out again. Jeff goes for the Twist of Fate, but Roode pushes him in the ropes. He comes back and Bobby does a spinebuster. A cover results in a 2 count.
Roode gets up and waits. He gets Jeff up for a fisherman suplex, but Jeff blocks it and hits the Twist of Fate! Jeff takes his shirt off and climbs the corner. He goes for the Swanton Bomb, but Roode moves. Roode locks in the crossface. Jeff rolls back and has a cover. Roode kicks out. Both get up and after a little ducking, Jeff grabs Roode and hits the Twist of Fate. He covers and wins.
Winner and 7 points: Jeff Hardy
Bully Ray is walking backstage. He has the TNA World Title over his shoulder. He is coming to the ring.
Sting is walking backstage. The cameraman asks if he is leaving. He says no as he ha family business to take care of. Sting has a smile on his face.
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Aces & 8s music plays! Here comes Bully Ray. He meets Taz and hugs him. Ray gets in the ring afterwards. He raises his title and grabs a mic. He wants his music off! He says the BFG Series is well underway. Next week, 3 guys from the X-Division fight for an opportunity to fight Bully Ray. That is 15 guys who want Bully. Do you know who he is? He is Bully Ray. He will do anything and everything to keep his World Title. Look at what he did to Hogan and Sting. The last thing you want to do is face Bully. It is Open Fight Night and he wants to call someone out not to fight though. At the end of the day, Bully is a lover, not a fighter. He wants Brooke Hogan out here, his wife. Ray waits in the ring for her to come out. Come on Brooke, he wants her right now. Just then, music hits and it is the Main Event Mafia music!
Sting comes out on the stage. He walks down the ramp and gets in the ring. He has his sunglasses on with his nice tailored suit. He grabs a mic. The crowd is cheering. Sting does a Woooo! Sting realized that there is no lone wolf that can take Aces down. That is why he went back to his family. Ray tells the crowd to shut up as they start to chant. They are all chanting a guy who lost to Ray. Ray says who cares about family. Ray beat Sting single-handedly. That is why Sting cant fight for the title again. Sting says he is right. He can get retribution tonight though. Ray asks what Sting means. He has nothing in his tank. Sting turns around and takes his tie off. Ray can snap his fingers and his family will come out here. Ray asks what he is doing. Sting takes his jacket off. Ray will snap his fingers. His brothers will come and snap Stings neck. Sting starts to unbutton his shirt. Ray snaps his fingers. He had enough. Aces! Ray calls them out. They arent coming. Sting throws his shirt into Rays face. Ray takes the shirt off and Sting points to the titan tron. The Aces are all down and out. Sting punches Ray in the face. He falls. Ray gets out of the ring and walks up the ramp. Ray turns and Kurt is right there. He takes Ray down and applies the Ankle Lock. Ray is tapping. Sting gets in the face of Ray as he is crying. Angle releases the lock and stands over Ray as the show fades.
As noted earlier, five-year old Viloude Louis was killed by her 13 year old brother after he allegedly used wrestling moves that he learned from TV. The 13 year old told police that he was wrestling with the victim and used "WWE" style wrestling moves.
WWE has provided an updated statement on the situation:
"The death of Viloude Louis is a tragedy and we express our heartfelt condolences," WWE said. "Authorities have already charged the accused with second degree murder and determined that this was not an accidental death due to a wrestling move. The facts of this case clearly point to a lack of parental supervision and a teenager who had a history of violent behavior toward his 5-year-old stepsister. It is illogical to conclude that the repeated, brutal, and ultimately fatal beating of a 5-year-old little girl by a teenager could be confused with imitation of WWE action seen on TV."
For those who missed it, here is WWE's original statement:
"The death of Viloude Louis is a tragedy, and our condolences go out to her family.
WWE urges restraint in reporting this unfortunate incident as if it were the result of a WWE wrestling move. As in similar cases, criminal intent to harm and a lack of parental supervision have been the factors resulting in a tragic death.
Authorities have already charged the accused with second degree murder and determined that this was not an accidental death due to a wrestling move."
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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