09-07-2009 om 13:47 geschreven door jefken  

More details on top referee leaving TNA

As reported earlier, referee Rudy Charles recently parted ways with TNA. Contrary to reports on various wrestling websites, Charles was released as he did not quit the organization, reports The Sun.

His primary job in the company was as an assistant to the creative team, but he was no longer needed and TNA chose not to retain him as a referee.

08-07-2009 om 21:56 geschreven door jefken  

Hulk Hogan hints that he might join TNA

In an interview with The Southtown Star, Hulk Hogan talked about various topics including the WWE vs. TNA war:

"I watch both products. (TNA's) like the little engine that could. Everybody thought they wouldn't be around for long, and they've been chugging along for seven years. They gain momentum every week. They seem to be real fresh. When a lot of guys go over to that side of the fence, they seem to get a spring in their step," Hogan said. He added that he also watched the WWE product saying, " Vince is the constant. He's the standard of excellence. I just love watching his show because you never know what he is going to do. Plus, the production -- you can't even touch his production. It's so dialed-in. It's amazing just to see how they put the pieces together."

"If you look at history, everyone says, 'History repeats itself.' With all of the choices in the universe of entertainment, I look at the big package and look at the big picture from 40,000 feet. I see history repeating itself. I see TNA getting strong. I see Vince McMahon being impeccable except for a few little holes in the boat."

"TNA is lacking that one momentum-shifting move, that one big name that would even the playing field, the brand (that is) just as powerful as the WWE brand. (TNA's) lacking the big piece of the puzzle. It wouldn't matter who did what in the past. It will be a totally even playing field. You never know."

The question now is Hogan really interested in TNA or is this his way of trying to get leverage with Vince McMahon for another WWE run?

08-07-2009 om 21:51 geschreven door jefken  

Matt Hardy Speaks On His Surgery & Graphic Pic

Matt Hardy has posted a new blog on WWE Universe including a graphic photo of his abdomen following surgery on July 2. You can view the photo at this link.

Hardy said he knew he was injured half was through last week’s WWE Superstars triple threat match against MVP and Kofi in Green Bay. ” The triple threat match against MVP and Kofi in Green Bay was the straw that broke the camel's back. In a few days, I'm gonna post a tell-all blog on my WWE Universe page and fill everyone in on everything.”

He added, “when Kofi gave me a cross body from the top rope, my intestines basically exploded out of my abdominal wall. And not just in one spot, but in two spots. It was so excruciatingly painful it's almost hard to describe. It felt like someone took a hot knife and sliced it deeply into my lower abdomen. I did my best to try and get through the remainder of the match, but I knew I was hurt badly. I had to have it fixed, or face major health problems. Problems that could have possibly killed me. So I had do what was good for me, my career, my friends, and my loved ones. And that was get it corrected and fixed.”

Hardy also thanked the WWE, Dr. Pappas, Duke Medical Center, Shannon Moore for their support through the injury.

You can read the full blog at this link.

08-07-2009 om 21:46 geschreven door jefken  

Former WWE Superstar Undergoes Surgery - Details

Former WWE Superstar Elijah Burke is currently dealing with a medical issue. He revealed on his Twitter that he was on the way to hospital but not to assume anything. “Well, Pope's en route to the emergency room. However, don't ASSUME anything! Pope will let you know his status shortly, if need be.”

Burke later then followed it up with, “Minor Surgery. I'm kinda out of it right now. Not sure, but Elijah Burke may be finished for right now. I will update later @ TEE.com.”

Previous to both tweets Burke said he fell down a flight of stairs, which may be the cause of his surgery. “Good Grief, Pope just fell down a flight of stairs. Of injuries, not sure; Pretty banged up, I Am.”

08-07-2009 om 12:11 geschreven door jefken  

Triple H vs. John Cena ended in a double disqualification
Evan Bourne def. U.S. Champion Kofi Kingston (non-title)
Randy Orton def. Ted DiBiase
Mark Henry def. Cody Rhodes (count-out)
Mickie James & Gail Kim def. Divas Champion Maryse & Alicia Fox
Unified Tag Team Champions Edge & Chris Jericho def. Carlito & Primo

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Million Dollar Man certainly knows how to get his money’s worth. Having bought his way onto Raw as special guest host, he put the entire roster on notice, including his own son. The moneyed mover-and-shaker also arranged two matches for Night of Champions: Unified WWE Tag Team Champion Edge & Chris Jericho will defend against The Legacy’s Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes; WWE Champion Randy Orton will defend his title in a Triple Threat Match against Triple H and John Cena.

Triple H vs. John Cena ended in a double disqualification after Rhodes & DiBiase interfered; Million Dollar Man calls a WWE Triple Threat Title Match for Night of Champions with Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena (PHOTOS | WATCH | FULL PREVIEW)
Saying something does not make it so. If only that were true, WWE Champion Randy Orton would have been one happy man after the Night of Champions Tournament final. The match pitted Triple H against John Cena – in only their third-ever bout against each other – to determine which Superstar would face Orton for the title in three weeks. The momentum between these two warriors ebbed and flowed throughout the match until, battle-weary, they were attacked by Orton’s Legacy henchmen, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase. With both The Game and Cena each having won a match in their two previous encounters, their third-ever match would end in a double disqualification.

That’s when The Viper smugly attempted to tell the WWE Universe that, since there was no winner, he would have to face neither man at Night of Champions. His self-satisfaction was cut off at the knees, however, when The Million Dollar Man, interrupted him with a different interpretation of events. Raw’s special guest host informed Orton that, the way he saw things, neither man lost. Therefore, each would be allowed to compete for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions in a Triple Threat Match.

Evan Bourne def. United States Champion Kofi Kingston; Big Show attacked both (PHOTOS | WATCH)
United States Champion Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne put on quite an air show when the two took to the ring. Bourne, a new Raw recruit, appeared determined to avenge his premiere match as a Raw Superstar in which he lost to WWE Champion Randy Orton. Despite the Jamaican Superstar’s always exciting effort, Bourne proved too difficult to ground as he prevailed in the match. As the Raw rookie offered Kingston a hand up, however, Big Show stormed the ring. The World’s Largest Athlete attacked the United States Champion without provocation, which attracted the ire of Bourne, who tried to help his fellow high-flyer. While Bourne and Kingston worked well against the behemoth, Show eventually left the two to nurse some painful scrapes and bruises.

Jack Swagger confronts MVP in the VIP Lounge (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Montel Vontavious Porter doesn’t take insults very well – or at all, for that matter. After extending an invitation to his VIP Lounge to Jack Swagger, The Franchise Playa asked why one of Raw’s newest recruits would intentionally lose a match to Randy Orton just as “The All American-American” did last week. Swagger went on to bring up his host’s incarceration as a young man. MVP used the occasion to insist that he wasn’t ashamed of his troubled past and, in fact, has since tried to use his experience to keep other young men out of prison. The fact that Swagger tried to insult MVP, however, was cause enough for The Franchise Playa to challenge him. For his part, Swagger cravenly exited the ring, saying that he doesn’t fight people beneath him. Oh, no he didn’t!

Randy Orton def. Ted DiBiase (PHOTOS | WATCH)
When his father arranged for him to face the leader of The Legacy, WWE Champion Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase was shocked and outraged. How could his own flesh and blood do such a thing? But then, after Orton suggested that DiBiase could never beat him, a fire was suddenly lit under Orton’s henchman. That blaze fueled DiBiase as he tackled the challenge of Orton head-on. DiBiase’s resilience seemed to surprise the WWE Champion, who failed to pin the young upstart in several attempts. Despite a valiant effort, however, DiBiase fell to The Viper, who hit a devastating RKO to ensure the victory.

Mark Henry def. Cody Rhodes by count-out (PHOTOS)
It was clear from the moment the Million Dollar Man arranged the match that Cody Rhodes wanted nothing to do with Mark Henry. Rhodes even tried to bribe Million Dollar Man – to no avail – into calling off the bout. Once the match got underway, however, it was easy to see why. The World’s Strongest Man, and new Raw acquisition, dominated the second generation Superstar, pummeling him to the point where Rhodes, after a particularly hard hit, left the ring and refused to return, resulting in a loss by intentional count-out.

Mickie James & Gail Kim def. Divas Champion Maryse & Alicia Fox (PHOTOS)
Mickie James keeps circling Divas Champion Maryse and eyeing her title like a kid eyes an ice cream cone – she can practically taste it. Before she has an opportunity to net the WWE Butterfly at Night of Champions, though, she’s using the next few weeks to get a better bead on her arrogant opponent’s ring style. This week, she was joined by new Raw recruit Gail Kim, while Maryse shared a corner with Alicia Fox. When the glitter finally settled on these smart, sexy, powerful ladies, however, it was actually Kim who had pinned the Divas Champion, leaving Maryse’s feathers more than a little ruffled.

Unified Tag Team Champions Edge & Chris Jericho def. Carlito & Primo; Carlito attacked brother Primo after the match (PHOTOS | WATCH)
The frustration was unmistakable. For the third time in a row, Carlito, along with his younger brother, Primo, failed to defeat Unified Tag Team Champions Edge & Chris Jericho. After the match, with Primo on his knees recovering from an Edge spear, the elder Colon could not longer contain his aggravation. He grabbed Primo and threw him against the ring post, then slammed him atop the announcer’s table before storming off.

Special guest host Million Dollar Man arranged match between Unified Tag Team Champions Edge & Chris Jericho and Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes at Night of Champions; he also arranged two other matches: Rhodes vs. Mark Henry and his son Ted vs. WWE Champion Randy Orton (PHOTOS | WATCH)

The Million Dollar Man stood in the center of the ring flanked by his son, Ted DiBiase, and Cody Rhodes. The WWE Legend announced to the crowd packed into the HP Pavilion that The Legacy would battle the Unified Tag Team Champions Edge & Chris Jericho for their titles at Night of Champions.

Then he dropped a couple of bombshells. He not only arranged for Cody to face off against Mark Henry later in the night, he also pitted his own son in a match against the leader of The Legacy, WWE Champion Randy Orton. Despite protests from the young Superstars, the ring veteran refused to budge.

08-07-2009 om 11:03 geschreven door jefken  

Report: WWE Confirms Edge's Injury, Surgery

The following is from Joey Styles of WWE.com:

WWE Unified Tag Team Champion, Edge suffered a tear to his Achilles heel tendon last Friday, July 3, during a WWE live event in San Diego. Edge's opponent was the man with whom he has traded the WWE Championship, Jeff Hardy.

Almost immediately after the bout started, Edge was in his corner when Hardy charged toward him. After attempting to leapfrog Hardy, Edge crumbled to the canvas. Hardy was backed off by the referee, who checked repeatedly with Edge before summoning WWE doctors and athletic trainers and instructing ring announcer Justin Roberts that because Edge could not continue, Jeff Hardy was the winner of the match via forfeit. WWE referees, athletic trainers and doctors then helped Edge to the back as Edge could bear no weight on his left ankle.

Edge arrived this morning at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Ala., this morning to surgically repair the torn Achilles tendon in his left ankle. Dr. James Andrews currently has Edge's operation scheduled for 10 a.m. ET. Dr. Andrews has previously performed surgeries on WWE Superstars Batista, Triple H, John Cena, Rey Mysterio and many others. Andrews also consulted on NFL quarterback Tom Brady after his third knee surgery and most recently worked with Brett Favre for his possible return to the NFL.

WWE.com will attempt to have comments from both Dr. Andrews and Edge later today, including a timeline for Edge's return to the ring.

WWE.com will also investigate how this injury will affect the status of the Unified Tag Team Titles, as well as Edge & Chris Jericho's scheduled match with Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase at Night of Champions.

07-07-2009 om 22:50 geschreven door jefken  

 Matt Hardy posts a blog about his health

Smackdown Superstar Matt Hardy has posted a new blog on his MySpace page where he addresses the injury reports and sheds some light on what’s been going on with him. Thanks to Jen Carson for passing this along:

Well guys and gals, since the news has been leaked all over the ‘net, I figured I should go ahead and address it truthfully. Yes, the rumors are true, I had some major surgery a couple of day ago. The triple threat match against MVP and Kofi in Green Bay was the straw that broke the camel’s back. In a few days, I’m gonna blog on my WWE Universe page and fill everyone in on everything. But here’s a little taste of how tough and annoying the last 2 years of my life has been. For two years, I’ve been working with a slight abdominal tear, a genetic defect that I was actually born with. Even though we torture ourselves every night in that ring for each of your guy’s entertainment.. But don’t get me wrong, we love it and chose to do it. The tear hasn’t been anything that has really over-affected me performance-wise.. Until.. My appendectomy. From when I returned in April 2008, my abdominal tear became gradually worse. I was having a U.S. Title run I was very proud of.. So I sucked it up! I became the ECW Champion, and was having one of the best runs of my career, and the abdominal injury really started bothering me.. So I sucked it up! I wanted to get it fixed before it got really bad.. BUT.. I had an issue with Jeff on TV which would ultimately lead us to wrestling one another at THE show of all shows, Wrestlemania. So I sucked it up and got through it! Basically, in a nutshell, my intestines were slowly tearing through my abdomen.. Which affected my training greatly, my in-ring work, and my physical appearance. My intestines were slowly swelling because they were all outta wack and protruding through my abdominal wall. But I sucked it up and gave everything I had. I haven’t been able to do a sit-up in two years. And as I totally expected, The lil “wanna be cool guys” that feel like bad-asses behind a keyboard LOVED to make comments about my weight gain because I was being lazy. Little did they know, or yet probably even care, that I’ve stayed constantly frustrated that I was dealing with these serious complications. Honestly, I only care about the personal friends and family that I have, that know my true deal.. It’s only their opinions I take serious and to heart. Anybody who writes about me, whether good or bad, but especially bad.. I couldn’t care less. I just say thanks for keeping me in the news. The night in Green Bay, when Kofi gave me a cross body from the top rope, my intestines exploded out through my abdominal wall.. And not just in one spot, but in two spots. I had to have it fixed, or face major health problems.. Problems that could have killed me. So as always, I do what’s good for me, my career, friends, and loved ones. Hateful, ignorant comments made on the world wide web certainly doesn’t bothered me-but sometimes give me a good laugh.. And my world is a world those people will never experience. I can actually get into the shape I wanna be in now.. Very excited about that. It’s sushi time peeps, I’ll be back soon to blog for guys again. Be well, and until then..Quote of the day – “Everyone’s gathered to idolize me”

- King Of Leon, The Bucket Matt

07-07-2009 om 22:47 geschreven door jefken  

The latest on Matt Hardy's injury and return date

Matt Hardy underwent his abdominal surgery on July 2nd, according to the UK Sun. He’s expected be out of action for eight-to-ten weeks.

Although Hardy hasn’t specifically commented on the surgery, he updated his MySpace blog the day before the surgery, saying

Although Hardy has yet to comment specifically on the surgery, he did update his Myspace page the day before surgery: “The Hurdle awaits. And I’m ready to cross it, jump it, or plow over it. Either way, I’m excited to enter into a new, better, chapter of my life and career. [..] Get ready, cause when I re-debut on Smackdown, nothing’s gonna stop me in the ring or in life.”

This injury is a tough break for Hardy, as he had just made a full recovery from his broken hand.

07-07-2009 om 22:44 geschreven door jefken  

THQ has released the box artwork for their upcoming video game, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010. The box artwork features John Cena on the center of the cover with Edge, Undertaker, Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio either side of him. You can view the box artwork for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 at this link.

Here is a press release THQ issued regarding the video game:

WWE® SMACKDOWN® VS. RAW® 2010 PREPARES TO ENTER THE VIRTUAL RING

John Cena®, Undertaker®, Randy Orton®, Edge® and Rey Mysterio® To Be Featured
On Front Cover of Best-Selling Fighting Videogame Franchise

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - June 2, 2009 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced that WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2010 is in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. Joining the prominent World Wrestling Entertainment® roster of WWE SmackDown/SmackDown vs. Raw licensed videogames, which have shipped more than 47 million units worldwide since 1999, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is scheduled for release in Fall 2009.

In addition, five World Wrestling Entertainment® Superstars will be featured on the cover of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010. John Cena®, Undertaker®, Randy Orton®, Edge® and Rey Mysterio® will headline the new game, which promises to deliver player freedom never before experienced in the SmackDown vs. Raw franchise. More information about WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will be unveiled surrounding SummerSlam®, live on pay-per-view August 23, 2009 from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

“John Cena, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge and Rey Mysterio are incredible WWE Superstars who represent the athleticism, creativity, individuality and strength of today’s live WWE programming,” said Brian Coleman, vice president, global brand management, THQ. “These powerful traits symbolize our vision to give players extensive creative freedom and make WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 the most authentic, entertaining and compelling simulation of live WWE programming to date.”

“The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw titles keep getting better and better, and we are honored to have such incredible classic Superstars as John Cena, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge and Rey Mysterio on the front cover of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 for all platforms,” said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “Their intensity and commitment to wrestling excellence epitomize the spirit of this year’s videogame.”

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will be supported through a look at SmackDown vs. Raw franchise history at E3 2009 in the THQ booth – number 5300 in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition, WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston™ and current WWE Divas Champion Maryse™ are scheduled to sign autographs on Tuesday, June 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., while WWE Superstar John Morrison™ is scheduled to sign autographs on Wednesday, June 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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06-07-2009 om 14:17 geschreven door jefken  

 Jeff Hardy comments on his WWE status

Jeff Hardy was interviewed on Spain's Four Network to promote the WWE shows over there in September. He confirmed that he hasn't signed a contract extension and when asked if he would, he said: "I don't know... I am 31-years-old now, and I don't like making plans for the future. I can wrestle until I am 40, but I don't want to make plans, I don't like thinking about what could happen between now and the next five years."

On his health after a recent string of brutal matches, he said: "My shoulder is fine, but his finger still hurts. I am a lucky guy, I have good bones, it helps that the injuries are not serious."

He said his best friends in the locker room were Rey Mysterio and Chris Jericho, and said if he could wrestle anyone he wants at Wrestlemania it would be Shawn Michaels. "He [Michaels] has inspired me a lot throughout the years and has proven to be one of the best wrestlers there is; for his technique, style, things he does. I take my hat off to him. He is the one who inspires me."

05-07-2009 om 21:23 geschreven door jefken  

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04-07-2009 om 23:50 geschreven door jefken  

Finlay def. Ricky Ortiz
Dolph Ziggler def. R-Truth
Kane def. Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio (Non-title)
Cryme Tyme def. David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd
Melina & Maria def. Women’s Champion Michelle McCool & Layla
Unified Tag Team Champions Edge & Chris Jericho def. Jeff Hardy & World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk (Non-title)

FRESNO, Calif. – With Night of Champions just three weeks away and the sudden transformation of the Friday night roster, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long revealed two explosive main events, one for SmackDown and the other for the upcoming pay-per-view. However, it was Jeff Hardy that showed definitively that there is, in fact, an “eye” in team.

Unified Tag Team Champions Edge & Chris Jericho def. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk & Jeff Hardy (Non-title) (VIDEO | PHOTOS)
CM Punk denied any foul play in his championship match with Jeff Hardy at The Bash, claiming his “eye injury” caused him to “accidentally” kick the referee. He demanded an apology from The Charismatic Enigma for his post-match attack. Teddy Long emerged, swiftly creating a World Heavyweight Title rematch between Punk and Hardy at Night of Champions. Hardy then came to the squared-circle, making it clear that he does not believe Punk’s explanation. He did, however, offer an “apology” in advance for taking The Straightedge Superstar down at Night of Champions. (VIDEO | PHOTOS)(Match preview)

Later in the evening, the two reluctant Superstars joined forces to take on the new Unified Tag Team Champions Edge & Chris Jericho. Twice in the course of the match, Hardy tried to tag Punk in. But, both times the champion appeared to be in pain, clutching his eye rather than accepting Hardy’s invitation into the squared-circle. Perhaps as a result of this, when Punk was stretching out to tag Hardy into the match later on, his Night of Champions Charismatic No. 1 Contender suddenly and deliberately clutched his eye in “pain,” falling from the ring apron, leaving his partner to face the music alone. Punk came back to hit the GTS on Jericho, not realizing that Edge had tagged into the match to blast him with the spear. Hardy soon revealed his Extreme, wide eyes to the WWE Universe, showing that he had in fact dished out some eye-popping retribution onto the World Champion’s plate.

Kane def. Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio (Non-title) (VIDEO | PHOTOS)
Despite a tremendous effort by the new Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio, The Big Red Machine endured the 619 to reign supreme over the masked Superstar with the devastating chokeslam. After the match, with Kane poised to inflict additional punishment on his prey, The Great Khali – who Kane attacked and cost a match against Dolph Ziggler at The Bash – stormed to the ring with a steel chair and rage in his eyes. Kane uncharacteristically retreated into the crowd.

Melina & Maria def. WWE Women’s Champion Michelle McCool & Layla (PHOTOS)
After losing her Women’s Championship to Michelle McCool at The Bash, Melina grabbed a small measure of payback. Michelle quickly tagged out to avoid battling the irate former champion, leaving Layla to endure full force of her authoritative wrath.

Dolph Ziggler def. R-Truth (PHOTOS)
Fresh off his Bash win over The Punjabi Playboy, a smiling Ziggler proved victorious over R-Truth with a vicious neckbreaker.

Cryme Tyme def. David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd (PHOTOS) (WATCH "WORD UP!")
Cryme Tyme stole some thunder from The Hart Dynasty’s SmackDown debut. As the referee was trying to maintain order on the other side of the ring, outside man JTG used the ropes to throw David Hart Smith off balance, setting Shad up to drive the Hart Dungeon-trained Superstar into the canvas for the win.

Finlay def. Ricky Ortiz (PHOTOS)
Not responding favorably to Ortiz’s encouraging suggestion to smile and “Rally up!” before their match, The Belfast Bawler brought the definitive beat down to his towel-wielding adversary with the brutal Celtic Cross.

Friday Night Smackdown 03.07.09

04-07-2009 om 23:47 geschreven door jefken  

More On Edge’s Injury From Last Night’s WWE Show

PWMania.com reader Paul sent the following last night:

It appears Edge may have injured his leg during his match with Jeff Hardy at tonight’s house show. After four or five minutes of drawing audience participation, including Edge pretending to slip off the ropes the two performers finally engaged in a collar and elbow tie up. Shortly after Edge charged Hardy into a corner of ring where Edge went down. It’s unclear why he went down or what part of his leg was injured, but the match immediately stopped without any further interaction from the two wrestlers. Referee Charles Robinson threw up the “X” arm signal and the bell rang, awarding Jeff the victory due to Edge not being able to continue. There was a thought that this was a horribly booked work, but Edge even grabbed the mic and apologized to the crowd saying, “Sorry.” Apologizing, of course is not typical of a major heel. The match ended with almost no action what so ever and Edge needed assistance back to the locker room.

An interesting bit of info: This is the 3rd consecutive San Diego event where a superstar was injured.

-Edge, of course tonight
-Evan Bourne injured his ankle at the 10/28 Smackdown taping, that was the Halloween edition of SD
-Randy Orton broke his collar bone at the June 2008 Extreme Rules PPV in San Diego against HHH in a Last Man Standing match.

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-TNA Open.

-Video of Samoa Joe joining the Mafia aired, as well as past incidents that supposedly led up to Joe’s turn. Also included: Sting getting beaten down at the end of last week’s show. “Double J Takes Control” is the title. Good luck with that.

-Impact Open.

-The Main Event Mafia led off the show. During their entrance, Tenay talked about Team 3D vs. Booker and Steiner tonight, where the winner will face the tag champs at Victory Road. Kurt addressed Sting, who was apparently not in the Impact Zone. Angle called what happened last week “strictly business.” He turned his attention to Mick Foley, who he asked to come out to “face the boss, like a man.” Foley did make his way out, with Rocco and Sally Boy. Foley tried to say it was a misunderstanding, but Angle told him to “save it.” Angle said he crossed the boss last week when Foley went back on his word. Angle assured Foley there would be consequences and called the Mafia the most dominant form in the history of the business. He said Foley’s answer isn’t important, but what is important is their reputation. Angle told Foley “if you want a dance, you have to pay the band.” Mick told Angle and the guys to leave him alone as the Mafia started to surround Foley. Mick said he’ll face Angle at Victory Road. Mick told his security to protect him, but Angle told Steiner to take them out, so he did, with a lead pipe. Foley called them the worst security team around. He asked Angle if he was going to “stomp a mud puddle in me and walk it dry.” Mick wanted to make a deal, but Angle said he wasn’t Monty Hall. Angle said behind door number one- he kicks Foley’s ass. Door number two- Booker kicks his ass. Door number three- Nash kicks his ass. And behind the curtain, Angle unleashes Samoa Joe on his ass. I’d take Nash. Foley picked door number one and punched Angle. Then on cue, the Mafia attacked Mick. So is Foley back to being a face now? Jeff Jarrett came out to apparently make the save, as the entire Mafia ran off because of one guy (and his guitar). Wow, some super-group they are. When Foley got to his feet, Jarrett crushed him with the guitar. Somehow, Jarrett was bleeding from the forehead on the way back to the locker room.

[Commercial Break]

-Tenay and West narrated a video of what just went down, as well as Foley backstage telling a medic that he didn’t want help. The announcers talked on-camera about Jarrett and Foley’s issues.

-Foley had to be held back by security as he barged into Jarrett’s locker room.

-A sit-down interview from earlier in the day between Tenay and Kevin Nash aired. Tenay talked about Nash and Hall going to WCW in 1996, and Nash talked about going to WCW for more money and less work. He talked about how he’s here to make money, though he doesn’t mind wrestling. Nash said he’s in the best shape he’s been in in ten years, and he’s looking forward to beating someone of AJ Styles’ caliber for the Legends Title. He also said having the belt will make him more money on the autograph circuit.

[Commercial Break]

-Abyss was backstage, throwing stuff around in a fit, looking for Dr. Stevie while Lauren tried to calm him down. Abyss said he’s never cared about someone in his life more than he’s cared about Lauren. But he said he was sick and he’ll always be sick. He said he never asked her to stop being a woman; so she shouldn’t ask him to stop being a monster. Is this “Beauty and the Beast”? He said he’d be back to get her when it’s all over.

1- CODY DEANER vs. AMAZING RED

Deaner was a bit too aggressive early on, and he paid for it. He wore jeans with kneepads, but no shirt. He tried to work the arm, but Red came back with a few arm-drags. Head-scissor take-over that sent Deaner to the outside to consult with his woman, ODB. Red did a twisting dive over the top onto Deaner. Back in the ring for a side-roll that got two. A few more kicks from Red, but he was turned inside-out by a clothesline. A cover got two for Deaner and ODB bounced around at ringside. Right hands from Deaner in the corner on Red. I think he’s got duct tape rather than athletic tape on his wrists. Whip into the buckle by Red, then a spin kick that got a near-fall. Red went to the top, but Deaner knocked him off as he was pointing to ODB. Deaner decided to go to the top, much to the chagrin of ODB. He put on his ball cap, but missed a diving headbutt. Red came back with the “Red Eye,” a sort of inverted DDT, for the win.

WINNER: Red, at 4:18.

-Abyss was throwing things around next to a green screen when security with baseball bats showed up. Security head Mike Davis yelled at Abyss and said this wasn’t going to happen in his house. The two went face-to-face as the show went to break.

[Commercial Break]

-Jeremy Borash was standing by with Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett was getting his gear out of the locker when the Mafia walked in clapping. Angle said he just wanted to talk. He asked Samoa Joe to hold his title. He’s quite the lacky now. Kurt said they’ve had their differences, but it doesn’t have to be like that anymore. Angle made a peace offering and said as a group, they could rule the business for the next ten years. Jarrett said “screw your offer!” Jarrett hadn’t forgot the history between them and wasn’t about to set it aside for a peace offering. He told Angle it’s his company, and they’re playing by HIS rules tonight. Jarrett said Angle would be wrestling in a tag match, with Samoa Joe, against he and Styles. Oh, and the TNA Title is going to be on the line. If either of the face side wins the fall, that person gets the title. Booker ranted while Jarrett told them to leave. I really hate when singles titles can change hands in tag matches.

-West hyped up the match that was just made, as well as the TNA Live schedule.

-Lauren was backstage with Jenna Morasca. She asked about the challenge Sharmell made last week. Jenna said she’d accept the offer and said she didn’t consider Sharmell much of a wrestler anyway. She said it’d be on at Victory Road. Sojourner Bolt walked up and call Jenna a pale, pancacke-ass white girl. Yikes. SoJo said she’d personally make sure Sharmell was ready for the match at Victory Road.

[Commercial Break]

-JB was backstage with the Mafia. Before he could ask a question, an angry Angle took the mic and said Jarrett just signed his death certificate by making that tag match. He talked up the potential of an Angle & Joe tandem and said Styles and Jarrett better look out tonight. After Angle left, Booker told Sharmell to go find Matt Morgan, as they’ve got business to take care of. Sharmell put up a fuss about having to run the errand, but eventually did so.

2- ERIC YOUNG vs. RHINO

Jesse Neal came to the ring with Rhino. Young attacked Rhino as soon as the Michigan native ran into the ring. Rhino soon was on the offense, but an Irish whip was reversed hard by Young, who then caught Rhino with a clothesline. Right hand and some choking by Young in the corner. EY settled into a rest-hold about 1:30 in. Tenay said Foley would be back next week to confront Jarrett. Wasn’t that supposed to be resolved, according to Jarrett, a few weeks ago? During the match, Young attacked Jesse on the outside, throwing him head-first into the guardrail. He was very deliberate in getting back in the ring. Rhino fought back and hit Young with a flying clothesline. Shoulder into the gut of Young in the corner, then a spinebuster. Neal got on the apron as Rhino was in a pin. Rhino confronted him, but Young shoved him into Neal, and rolled him up for the win.

WINNER: Young, at 3:37.

-Sharmell was complaining backstage about Booker sending him to do things for him. Morgan was on the phone, but hung up when she announced that Kurt wanted to see him. He made her repeat it because he was so happy. He assumed he was getting a spot in the Mafia and whisked Sharmell away.

[Commercial Break]

-JB was back in the Mafia offices when Sharmell brought Morgan in. Morgan wanted to know how much money he’d be getting. Angle only said they’d be taking him under “serious consideration,” but there’s more that he’ll need to do. Angle wanted to cover all his bases for his tag match tonight and told Morgan that Christopher Daniels, Styles’ good friend, better not get anywhere near the ring during the match. Morgan said OK, but his patience is wearing thin waiting for the Mafia to make a decision.

-Sarita will debut in two weeks, according to a vignette showing her past work.

3- VELVET SKY & ANGELINA LOVE vs. AWESOME KONG & TARA

Madison Rayne had a giant poster of Victory Road with the Beautiful People on it with her as she accompanied her team to the ring. Apparently, Tara is short for “Tarantula,” and she brought one in a box to the ring with her. West talked about texting back-and-forth with Velvet at four or five in the morning about Tara. That was pretty funny. Tara worked over Velvet with a few arm-drags. Tara had Velvet by the arm and Awesome Kong made the tag, not allowing Sky to get away. Finally, after sending her into her corner, Love tagged in. Shots to the throat and head by Kong, then she tossed Love into the corner. Tara came back in and Madison got on the apron to distract the ref while Velvet interfered. That rarely causes a DQ anyway, so was the distraction even necessary? Sky and Love double-teamed Tara in the ring, then Velvet dropped an elbow that got two. Hair toss into the heel corner by Velvet, and Love came back in, but they did a double face-drop. Kong made the tag and Velvet’s offense had no effect. She took out Love too. Awesome Bomb coming up, but Love got involved, as did Tara. Love got sent into the post on the outside while Kong hit the Implant Buster for the win.

WINNERS: Kong & Tara, at 4:38. A good way to continue the Beautiful People vs. Tara feud.

After the match, Tara brought the tarantula out of the box and even Kong seemed creeped out by it. Love and Rayne were already on the ramp and Tara put it on Sky’s stomach as she lay in the ring.

[Commercial Break]

-Lauren was standing by with Angelina Love. She was ranting about the tarantula in the ring. Love didn’t seem to care about Velvet’s condition. Lauren made her freak out by thinking she had a spider on her shoulder. “What goes around comes around,” said Lauren.

-A short Team 3D video package aired.

-Beer Money, Incorporated came out. They joined the commentators. West talked bad about them before they got there, then sucked up to them when they put the headsets on.

4- TEAM 3D vs. SCOTT STEINER & BOOKER T- WINNERS GET A SHOT AT TNA TAG TITLES AT VICTORY ROAD

The four men got into a shoving match before the bell rang. Steiner kicked away at Brother Ray in the corner, but Bubba splashed him in the opposite corner. Beer Money was not having any of West’s ass-kissing on commentary. Steiner suplexed Ray down. Ray came back with a scoop slam, but missed an elbowdrop. Steiner did the same. Ray with a sidewalk slam for two. Booker kicked Devon in the back when Steiner had the ref’s attention. Booker came in and superkicked Devon in the corner. Booker held Devon, allowing Steiner to kick away at his mid-section and upper body. Overhead suplex by Steiner on Devon, which looked pretty impressive. Side-kick by Booker on Devon. Clothesline by Devon coming off the ropes and both men were down. Tagged made to Brother Ray. Hip-toss for Booker, Bubba Bomb for Steiner. Booker came back with the Bookend for two. Sheik Abdul Bashir and Kiyoshi, dressed nicely, came out and started brawling with Beer Money. Back in the ring, Team 3D hit the 3D on Booker. Sharmell got in the ring to distract the ref a Ray went for the pin. Steiner missed a clothesline and Ray slammed him, while Devon went to the top and hit the headbutt to the groin. The crowd chanted “get the tables” and Devon did so. The British Invasion came down and as Rob Terry distracted the ref, Doug Williams took out Devon on the outside and Brutus Magnus hit Brother Ray with the briefcase and he draped Booker’s arm over Ray to get the victory for the Mafia.

WINNERS: Booker & Steiner, at 7:33.

[Commercial Break]

-Jethro Holliday was in the ring, ready to face Jay Lethal, but Lethal didn’t come out. Backstage, they showed Abyss tearing through Lethal and Consequences Creed in his search for Dr. Stevie. Abyss then came to the ring and Holliday met him with a right hand, but ended up getting Black Hole Slammed. Abyss sent Holliday to the outside, then grabbed a mic and called Dr. Stevie out. He looked into the camera and said he doesn’t need the doctor anymore. He said that from now on, the only person to get shock treatment will be Stevie himself. He said he’d snap Stevie across his shoulders like a twig when he got a hold of him. Stevie was on the Video Tron in some grainy footage, but he had apparently kidnapped Lauren. He said he wasn’t going to do anything to her because he’s not a monster like Abyss. He said he owns Abyss mind, body and soul. Dr. Stevie said Abyss would come into his office for therapy next week or else something would happen to Lauren. Abyss ran backstage, presumably to search for Lauren.

[Commercial Break]

-All four combatants in the main event made their entrances. The match is next.

[Commercial Break]

5- JEFF JARRETT & A.J. STYLES vs. KURT ANGLE & SAMOA JOE- TNA WORLD TITLE MATCH

JB handled ring introductions for this one. Jarrett and Angle went at it to start, and Angle quickly shrugged off a Stroke. The two traded offense and Styles tagged in. Angle raked the face. What incentive is there to tag out here, when you need to be in to win the title, since winning as a team means nothing here? Joe came in and got dropkicked down, then Angle came in and Styles and Jarrett traded off punching him. Angle was sent to ringside as the faces hit a double-clothesline on Joe.

[Commercial Break]

Styles was on the mat out of break and Joe had just made a tag to Angle. They seemed to be focusing on the knee of Styles. Both Angle and Styles were down, but Joe knocked Jarrett off the apron and no one was there when A.J. went for the tag. Joe came in and kinda toyed with Styles. Headbutt, but Styles came back with a moonsault that turned into an inverted DDT, at the same time he hooked Angle and gave him a regular DDT. Jarrett tried to get on the apron, but Styles got locked in a submission by Joe. Styles broke out and Pele kicked Joe, then made the tag. Pedigree (called a “double-arm DDT” by Tenay), then Joe came in to give Angle the advantage again. Angle Slam turned into a DDT by Double J. He fought off Joe and Jarrett looked like he was going to hit the Stroke off the top. Instead, Joe hit the Muscle Buster on Jarrett, but Styles took out Joe and, inadvertently, the referee. Jarrett was able to finally hit the Stroke, but the ref was out. Jeff went for the guitar but by then, the ref was up and he took the guitar away. At that point, Angle locked in the ankle-lock. He tried to make the tag to Styles, but Joe pulled him off the apron. Angle grape-vined the leg of Jarrett. Jarrett didn’t tap, but passed out from the pain. Slick Johnson raised and dropped his arm three times, then called for the bell.

WINNERS: Joe & Angle, at 12:50.

The Mafia celebrated in the ring following the match. Styles took the title and threatened the Mafia with it, causing them again to flee to ringside. He attacked Joe, then the MEM came back in and attacked Styles. In a split-screen, Morgan was beating up Daniels backstage. As Nash was about to hit Styles with the Legends Title, the lights went out. When they came back on, Sting was in the ring with a baseball bat. He cleaned house on the Mafia with the bat. He grabbed the belt, held it above his head, then the lights went out again. Sting and the belt were nowhere to be seen when the lights came back on.

TNA Impact 02.07.09

04-07-2009 om 23:21 geschreven door jefken