29-07-2009 om 20:18 geschreven door jefken  

Maryse dealing with a serious injury?

Credit: PWInsider.com

The word going around is that Maryse will meet with Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama where she will have her knee examined. Apparently Maryse has been dealing with problems with her knee and the thinking is she could be dealing with a serious injury. This could explain her lackluster match with Mickie James at last night's WWE Night of Champions pay-per-view.

29-07-2009 om 00:38 geschreven door jefken  

Mark Henry def. Carlito ("Beat the Clock" Match)
Divas Champion Mickie James, Kelly Kelly & Gail Kim def. Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes & Alicia Fox
MVP vs. Chris Masters (double count-out) ("Beat the Clock" Match)
United States Champion Kofi Kingston def. The Brian Kendrick
Triple H vs. Cody Rhodes (time expired) ("Beat the Clock" Match)
Hornswoggle def. Chavo Guerrero (Blindfold Match)
Evan Bourne def. Jack Swagger ("Beat the Clock" Match)
John Cena def. The Miz ("Beat the Clock" Match)
Cryme Tyme def. Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show (disqualification)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Shaquille O’Neal knows how to make an impact – and not just because he’s a 7-foot, 325-pound Goliath. When the NBA icon accepted the honor of being Raw’s celebrity guest host, he stunned the packed Verizon Center by announcing that his first order of business would be to stage a series of “Beat the Clock” Matches to determine the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship.

Cryme Tyme def. Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show by disqualification; Shaq shoved Big Show (PHOTOS | WATCH)
In light of his confrontation with Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show at the top of the program, Raw’s special guest host Shaq handled himself like a professional as special outside enforcer while Jericho & Show battled Cryme Tyme. Even as Show administered back breaking moves and pointed to Shaq, the NBA great kept his cool.

When the match ended, however, thanks to Show relentlessly bludgeoning them and refusing to let up, that’s when Shaq made his move. He challenged his equally colossal tormentor and shoved him outside of the ring. As the Verizon Center erupted in cheers, Shad & JTG joined Shaq to celebrate.

John Cena def. The Miz; Cena to face WWE Champion Orton at SummerSlam (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Before his match against John Cena, The Miz did what he does best: Talk smack. The cocky Superstar assured the audience that he would prevent Cena from advancing to SummerSlam as the No. 1 contender for the WWE Title. Once the bell rang, however, it was time to back up his words with action – that’s when things unraveled. Miz failed to endure Cena’s STF and instead chose to tap out. After the match, WWE Champion Randy Orton stepped into the ring and stared down the man who longs to take away his title at SummerSlam in four weeks.

Evan Bourne def. Jack Swagger (PHOTOS | WATCH)
It wasn’t supposed to happen this way, at least not in Jack Swagger’s mind. “The All-American American” thought he would make quick work of high-flying Evan Bourne, beat the clock and become the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship. Bourne, however, had other ideas. As quickly as Swagger would apply a maneuver, Bourne was able to kick out of it until the smaller Superstar found a spot and seized upon it, pinning Swagger for the win and robbing him of his chance at a title opportunity.

Hornswoggle def. Chavo Guerrero in a Blindfold Match (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Things continue to look up for Hornswoggle. The lucky leprechaun notched his fourth victory in a row against Chavo Guerrero, this time in a Blindfold Match, by order of Raw guest host Shaq. Unfortunately for Chavo, he was the only one blindfolded!

Triple H vs. Cody Rhodes (time expired) (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Like a couple of gnats, The Legacy have been buzzing around making life miserable for Triple H. At Night of Champions, just as it appeared either The Game or John Cena would emerge victorious, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase attacked, allowing Randy Orton to retain the WWE Title. Twenty-four hours later, as Triple H prepared for his "Beat the Clock" Match against Rhodes, DiBiase attacked with a surprise crack to the back of The Game's leg.

Despite that, when Triple H faced Rhodes in the ring, he nearly beat Henry’s time, but DiBiase interfered, at which point time expired and so did Triple H’s chances at facing Orton at SummerSlam. Later in the night, The Game issued a challenge to Rhodes & DiBiase to face him in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match next week on Raw.

United States Champion Kofi Kingston def. The Brian Kendrick (PHOTOS)
After proving his mettle in a Six Pack Challenge at Night of Champions, United States Champion Kofi Kingston continued his winning ways. While his opponent, The Brian Kendrick, mouthed off to Jerry “The King” Lawler, claiming that Lawler had cheated in his losing encounter with him the week before, Kingston wisely took advantage and laid out the mouthy Superstar for the pin.

MVP vs. Chris Masters ended in double count-out (PHOTOS | WATCH)
In the second “Beat the Clock” Match of the night to determine the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship, MVP faced off against a returning Chris Masters. The Ballin’ Superstar immediately had his hands full with his formidable foe. Eventually, the match ended in a double count-out when Masters slapped the Master Lock on MVP outside the ring.

Mickie James, Kelly Kelly & Gail Kim def. Beth Phoenix, Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes (PHOTOS)
One night after claiming the Divas Title from Maryse at Night of Champions and becoming only the second woman to have won both the Divas Title and Women’s Title, Mickie James found herself back in the ring. This time, her partners, Kelly Kelly & Gail Kim wanted a piece of the action against Beth Phoenix, Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes. As a result, Kim tagged herself in and stepped it up to pin Fox for the win.

Mark Henry def. Carlito, sets time to beat (PHOTOS | WATCH)
In the first “Beat the Clock” Match of the night, Mark Henry faced off against Carlito. The World’s Strongest Man defeated The Backstabbing Boriqua and set the time to beat at 6:49.

Chris Jericho & Big Show confronted Raw guest host Shaquille O’Neal; Shaq set main event: Unified Tag Team Champions vs. Cryme Tyme with Shaq as special outside enforcer (PHOTOS)
Call him the NBA’s most dominant player, a 15-time All Star, an Olympian and a 4-time NBA champion. Now, Shaquille O’Neal can add one more flourish to his résumé: Raw celebrity guest host. The massive center for the Cleveland Cavaliers addressed the WWE Universe and announced that he had arranged five “Beat the Clock” Matches to determine the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. Whichever Superstar won in the least amount of time – Triple H, MVP, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry or John Cena – would challenge Randy Orton for the title.

As if Shaq hadn’t already started off the night with a slam dunk, he then threatened to stuff Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho. The egomaniacal Superstar informed the 7-footer that he was offended not to be consulted before the show. Jericho, however, would not challenge Shaq himself. Instead, he left that to his towering teammate, Big Show. The World’s Largest Athlete posted up against Shaq, who refused to back down. As a result, Shaq arranged a main event pitting the Unified Tag Team Champs against Cryme Tyme with Shaq serving as special outside enforcer.

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28-07-2009 om 01:15 geschreven door jefken  

Vince McMahon throws a fit backstage during PPV?

Credit: PWInsider.com

Dave Scherer is reporting that Vince McMahon was very upset with how Chris Jericho and The Big Show versus Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, the opening Night of Champions match, played out. The WWE Chairman was reportedly irate as he threw a fit backstage, emphasizing his opinion that the match failed in its job of getting the crowd hot for the rest of the show. McMahon was seen throwing down his headsets at the end of the match.

28-07-2009 om 00:24 geschreven door jefken  

An injury update on AJ Styles

Jeremy Borash posted the following on his Twitter account:

Just got off the phone with AJ. He's feeling much better today after a staph infection scare. He shouldn't be missing any ring time.

AJ: "Aside from the hole in my leg, I'm feeling much better." A follow up w/Dr. today. He's up and walking around & thx everyone 4 the love.

28-07-2009 om 00:19 geschreven door jefken  

Traci Brooks talks about posing for Playboy

As reported over the weekend, TNA Knockout Traci Brooks will be featured in an upcoming issue of Playboy magazine. Brooks recently shot a pictorial for November issue, which hits newsstands on October 5.

Brooks recently spoke to the The Sun about her decision to be the first TNA Knockout pose for the popular men's magazine. "Yes, it's true! I will be the first TNA Knockout ever to grace the cover and pages of Playboy. Shooting with Playboy was truly an amazing experience for me. I can't wait for all my fans to see it."

With WWE's recent shift to family-friendly TV-PG programming, it severed its relationship with Playboy. Much like WWE used to cross-promote their Divas appearing in Playboy with WrestleMania, Traci Brooks' Playboy release will coincide with TNA's biggest show of the year, Bound for Glory. She told The Sun, "I will be doing a big media tour in October to promote it plus several autograph signings."

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27-07-2009 om 23:50 geschreven door jefken  

Another Tweet BORASH made was: "'Elijah Burke' will not be in TNA".

Note the quotes around Elijah Burke. This could mean that either Burke himself will not be in TNA, or they he will be there but not using that name.

27-07-2009 om 00:26 geschreven door jefken  

27-07-2009 om 00:22 geschreven door jefken  

TNA signs a deal with Playboy magazine?

TNA Knockout SoCal Val was telling people at the Comic-Con in San Diego yesterday that TNA had signed a deal with Playboy magazine. The rumor had been going around for TNA recently and now it looks to be confirmed.

WWE recently stopped their deal with Playboy when the decision was made to go in a PG-rated direction.

On a related note, Jeremy Borash teased on his Twitter that a TNA Knockout had recently posed for Playboy. Sources say that the Knockout who just wrapped a shoot is none other than new Main Event Mafia member Traci Brooks.

27-07-2009 om 00:20 geschreven door jefken  

Jeff Hardy def. Unified Tag Team Champ Chris Jericho
The Great Khali def. Mike Knox
Dolph Ziggler def. Finlay
Eve def. Natalya
R-Truth def. Charlie Haas
Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio def. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk (Disqualification; Non-Title)

RICHMOND, Va. – With Night of Champions just two nights away, SmackDown’s gladiators went to war within the Richmond Coliseum.

Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio def. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk (Disqualification; Non-Title) (PHOTOS | VIDEO)
In the night’s main event, it was a champion vs. champion war that ended in mayhem. After Mysterio thwarted the Go to Sleep from Punk, he hit the 619 on the heavyweight champion and went for the pinfall. But as the ref pounded out the three-count, Dolph Ziggler stormed into the ring at the last moment and attacked Mysterio. Ziggler’s interference resulted in an immediate disqualification for CM Punk.

But the action was far from over.

Mysterio battled back and had Ziggler set up for the 619, but The Straightedge Superstar stopped Mysterio in his tracks. Next, Ziggler launched a vicious assault on Mysterio. Then, before things could go from bad to even worse for Mysterio, Jeff Hardy came to Mysterio’s aid, driving Ziggler out of the ring. But it was Punk who got the final word in when he rushed in and dropped Hardy with the Go to Sleep.

What will happen on Sunday when all four Superstars will be in action again?

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Jeff Hardy def. Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho (PHOTOS | VIDEO)
In the first bout of the night, Jeff Hardy went head-to-head with Chris Jericho. With both poised to compete at Night of Champions, the encounter was the perfect chance to gain momentum for Sunday. Hardy’s risk-taking tactics paid off as the free-spirited daredevil defeated Jericho with a Swanton Bomb. With the loss and no announcement of who his new tag team partner will be, will Jericho be ready for Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes? (Match preview)

The Great Khali def. Mike Knox (PHOTOS)
It was a clash of the titans as powerhouse Mike Knox went head-to-head with The Great Khali. Toward the end of the bout, Kane came to the entrance ramp to watch the battle. Knox held his own, but it was a Punjabi Plunge from Khali that put Knox away. After the match, Khali motioned for Kane to come to the ring and get it on. Kane approached the ring and went as far as putting one giant leg over the rope. However, shockingly, The Big Red Monster backed out of the ring and opted not to take on The Punjabi Giant.

Dolph Ziggler def. Finlay (PHOTOS | VIDEO)
With the biggest match of his career on the horizon this Sunday against Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio, Ziggler took on the veteran Finlay. After brawling with the Fighting Irishman outside the ring and driving him hard to the arena floor, the young Superstar was able to get back in the ring, avoid the ref’s 10-count, and pick up the win.

World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk challenged the WWE Universe to just say “no” (PHOTOS | VIDEO)
As he prepares to defend his title at Night of Champions, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk offered some straightedge advice for the WWE Universe. But, his talk was interrupted by No.1 contender Jeff Hardy, who said “People make mistakes, and those people can change.” On Sunday, the time for talking will be over when the two go toe-to-toe for Punk’s title. (Match preview)

Eve def. Natalya (PHOTOS)
With Cryme Tyme in her corner, Eve took on Natalya. In Natayla’s corner were David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd. Last week, The Hart Dynasty beat Cryme Tyme & Eve. However on this night, it was a Moonsault off the top rope from Eve that put away Natalya for the win.

WATCH this week’s edition of “Word Up!”

R-Truth def. Charlie Haas (PHOTOS)
Last week, R-Truth fell to the powerful Kane. However, on this occasion, the electric R-Truth put away Haas with a vicious scissors kick.

Friday Night Smackdown 24.07.09

26-07-2009 om 00:24 geschreven door jefken  

TNA iMPACT SPOILER Results - July 24, 2009

Opening of iMPACT!

Taz comes out to the ring to kick off iMPACT! With a microphone in hand. He says years ago, he used to wrestle for a company called ECW and during that time he sustained career threatening injuries and prevented him from what he loved to do best and that's perform for the fans. He called 100's of matches for WWE and some of Wrestlemania's greatest matches as a color commentator. He said he knew there was more he could do and he saw TNA..he saw Samoa Joe...he said they had a lot of similarities but Joe showed remorse..where he was unable to do that. He had a talk with Joe..he told him its not about doing what makes people happy..its about what wins titles and makes money. He became the teacher, Joe became the student. He says he & Joe are indebted to Kurt Angle and the prestigious MEM.

Tonight, he says, Joe will add more gold..and that's the TNA X Division title..and he's got a message for Homicide..."beat Joe if you can, survive if he lets you." Samoa Joe's
music hits and he comes out to the ring for his match.

*X Division Title Match - Homicide defeated Samoa Joe via DQ.
Joe hit the ref, locked in the Tazmission on Homicide and postmatch, continued to beat down on Homicide as ordered by Taz. Mexican music hit & a new video for Hernandez played as he ran down to the ring to aid his LAX partner. Joe stood in the corner with his arms crossed as Hernandez made his way into the ring. He's lost a noticeable amount of weight & looks great. Taz & Joe walked off as Hernandez checked on Homicide.

The Main Event Mafia come out to the ring. Kurt Angle addresses what went down at Victory Road. He wants to put everyone in the back at ease and no one is getting fired. He is a compassionate guy. He says TNA needs the MEM. And tonight for the fans, he has a present for them all. Nash, Booker & Steiner are all going to put their titles on the line for their entertainment. Jarrett is home, Sting is 1000's of miles away licking his wounds, so only there is Mick Foley to attend to.

Foley comes out to the ring he said that Kurt made him tap out after he said it would never happen. He was ready to go home until he heard Angle was messing with the front office and saying that there would be no TNA without MEM. He admits they all dropped the ball last night and maybe he ran out of gas last night...and that with Kurt as a 13 time Champ, knows what its like on 12 occasions how to have a bad day. Angle says Foley reminds him of an old dog and a dog needs a master...says he could be his master..gives him the name Old Tapper. He says if it wasn't for him & Joe outsmarting him, Foley would still be TNA Champion. Angle says he's the man and could kick Foley's ass right now, but won't do that cause he wants one last thing from him. He pulls out a set of keys, they are the keys to Mick Foley's office. He says they are gonna hang them up high on a pole for a match tonight.

*TNA Legends Title Match - Kevin Nash w/Jenna Morasca defeated Amazing Red.

10 Man Tag Match: Doug Williams, Brutus Magnus, Rob Terry, Kiyoshi & Sheik Abdul Bashir defeated Beer Money, Daniels, AJ Styles & Eric Young when Magnus pinned Styles. Styles went for the Styles Clash while everyone was brawling on the outside, Young tapped Styles on the shoulder & gave him a piledriver allowing Magnus to get the pin. He then posed with the Invasion in the ring.

*TNA Tag Title Match: Scott Steiner & Booker T w/Sharmell def Big Rocco & Sally Boy when Steiner pinned Rocco.

*TNA Knockouts Battle Royal - The Winner receives $50,000 & a spot in the Main Event Mafia Referee: Traci Brooks Participants: ODB, Alyssa Flash, SoJo Bolt, Daffney, Taylor Wilde, Sarita, Awesome Kong, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne, Angelina Love and Tara..it came down to Kong & Tara ..they were both close to eliminating one another, when Traci Brooks flipped them over the rope to win and began to celebrate. Nash introduced her as the winner and she jumped into his arms.

Best of 3 series: winner of series goes into the main event of Hard Justice. AJ Styles defeated Matt Morgan.

There have been graphics for TNA 200, so I'm guessing its iMPACT's 200th episode

Office Keys On A Pole Match: Mick Foley vs. Kurt Angle

At one point, Angle had the keychain & fell with it, leaving the hook up on the pole, Earl Hebner had to reattach the keys. Foley used the Mandible Claw and knocked Angle out, he went for the keys, but the MEM came down and attacked Foley. They held Foley while Angle belittled him on the microphone. Bobby Lashley's music hit and he came out via the heel tunnel and made his way to the ring. He came in and embraced Angle with a smile on his face. He looked to be aligned with the Mafia but then instead of attacking Foley, he turned around and punched Angle..he went after the Mafia and they made their way out of the ring and up the ramp. Lashley then helped up Foley and posed for the fans as the Mafia looked on with disgust.

24-07-2009 om 23:54 geschreven door jefken  

The latest on Jeff Hardy's likely break from WWE

Credit: F4WOnline.com

Though some are not pleased with Jeff Hardy’s decision to embark on a hiatus while the Smackdown roster is short on main event talent, his recent performances have earned him praise in the WWE locker room. WWE has been particularly impressed with Hardy’s work ethic on the road, noting he has been doing a great job of putting CM Punk over.

Hardy’s exit is still described as “imminent,” which is why WWE is hard at work getting talent like John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler over, although some close to Hardy believe he will work Summerslam.

24-07-2009 om 23:46 geschreven door jefken  

JBL claims that the TNA rumors are false

Recent reports have suggested that former WWE Superstar John Bradshaw Layfield is in contact with TNA regarding a possible role with the company. However, according to his Twitter, there in fact have been no talks.

"No talks of tna and no regrets on my career- internet rumours are completely bogus. I am happy playing golf and being retired"

24-07-2009 om 23:44 geschreven door jefken  

Former WWE star teases going to TNA
Posted by Randy Gordon on 07/24/2009 at 01:26 PM

- The official website of former WWE wrestler Elijah Burke features the TNA logo on the front page. Burke offered no comment on the graphic. You can check out Burke's website at www.TheElijahExpress.com.

24-07-2009 om 23:41 geschreven door jefken  

Christian def. William Regal
Evan Bourne def. Jamie Noble
John Morrison def. Kane by disqualification

Thursday night, “WWE Superstars” on WGN America saw a plethora of impressive in-ring action. With Superstars such as John Morrison, Christian, Evan Bourne, William Regal, Kane and Jamie Noble all competing in one-on-one matches, the night was a tutorial on what it takes to be an in-ring warrior.

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Christian def. William Regal (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Three days before Captain Charisma faces ECW Champion Tommy Dreamer for the title, he had to go one-on-one with another in-ring veteran in the hard-hitting William Regal. Throughout the match, the Englishman certainly took it to Christian and at several moments it looked as if the “Peeps” would be disappointed. But thanks to a springboard sunset flip, the crowd was left pleased as Captain Charisma won and gained some important momentum heading into Night of Champions.

Evan Bourne def. Jamie Noble (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Despite suffering a devastating attack by Big Show last week on Raw, “Air” Bourne came back with an impressive victory this week against The Pitbull. It was a back-and-forth match that seemed like it could go either way, with Noble grounding Bourne and thwarting several of his attempts to go to the top rope. In the end, a devastating kick to the head took the bark away from The Pitbull and allowed the young Raw Superstar to live up to the “Air” moniker and hit the Shooting Star Press followed by the 1-2-3.

John Morrison def. Kane by disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Impressively, The Friday Night Delight was able to subdue The Big Red Monster for much of their match, frustrating Kane enough to throw a chair in Morrison’s face causing a disqualification. In a match pitting speed and agility vs. strength and power, it seemed that The Shaman of Sexy had the sadistic Superstar’s number until Kane opted to use the chair. After the match, Kane looked to continue the assault until The Great Khali made his way to ringside. With the distraction, Morrison was able to attain a little revenge by striking down The Big Red Machine with a vicious chair shot. This left Kane prone to Khali, but as The Punjabi Playboy grabbed the 7-foot, 300-pound monster, a fear struck Kane kicked free of Khali’s grasp and fled away through the crowd. Does The Big Red Monster have a plan for The Punjabi Giant, or was he fleeing in fear of The Great Khali?

24-07-2009 om 13:23 geschreven door jefken