TNA Knockouts New Year’s Eve & Best PPV Matches of 2009 Special
31st December 2009

Your announcers are Mike Tenay and Taz. Mike and Taz talk about the tournament to determine Tara’s next challenger for the Knockouts Title. We see the brackets for the tournament. We will also see the top three pay per view matches from the year. In case you forgot, there is something happening on Monday night involving some guy named Hogan.

Match Number One: Madison Rayne versus
Hamada in a First Round Tournament Match

They lock up and Hamada with a side head lock and Madison with an escape. They lock up again and Hamada with a waist lock and she works on the arm and wrist. Hamada with an elbow to the arm followed by a hammer lock. Hamada with a hip toss but Madison lands on her feet and hits an arm drag on Hamada. Madison points at Hamada and Hamada with a kick to the head and then Hamada charges but is sent to the apron. Hamada with a head butt and then she tries for a tightrope arm drag but Madison is able to break free. Madison with an Irish whip but she charges into a boot. Madison puts Hamada in the ropes and then she slams Hamada’s head to the mat and gets a near fall. Madison slaps Hamada in the head and puts Hamada in a front face lock and hits a swinging neck breaker and gets a series of near falls. Madison slams Hamada’s head into the mat and then kicks Hamada. Madison charges into a boot and then Hamada hits a running boot to Madison and both ladies are down. Hamada with a super kick followed by chops and head butts to Madison. Hamada with a slam and she gets a near fall. Hamada pulls Madison into the corner and then goes up top for a moonsault but Madison moves. Hamada lands on her feet and then Hamada with a spin kick to Madison followed by a Hamada Driver for the three count.
Winner: Hamada

Christy Hemme is in the interview area with Tara. Tara says that she likes hearing it when she is called the champion. She talks about how she will bring honor to the division. She says that she will be walking out of the ring on Monday night as the champion when she faces the winner. Tara says that she has a surprise because she will be introducing the top three matches of the year from pay per view. Christy wants a hint and Tara mentions that the matches will be shown in their entirety.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we see photos of the match between Tara and ODB from Final Resolution when Tara won the title.

Match Number Two: Traci Brooks versus ODB in a First Round Tournament Match

ODB takes a sip before the match and spits it in Traci’s face when the referee was not looking. ODB hits Traci from behind and then ODB slaps her talents. ODB with a kick to the injured arm but Traci kicks back and punches ODB. Traci with punches in the corner but ODB kicks back. ODB with a bulldog and lands on the arm as well. ODB stomps on the elbow and shoulder as she continues the attack. ODB gets a near fall. ODB with a forearm to the back and then she hits a shoulder breaker. Traci takes ODB down and punches ODB. ODB with a divorce court and gets a near fall. ODB gets Traci on her shoulders but Traci with knees to escape and then she hits a spear on ODB. ODB tries to go after the arm but Traci fires back and connects with chops. Traci with a reverse atomic drop and then she sends ODB to the mat. Traci foreshadows Hogan’s return by ripping her shirt and then she hits a double knee to the back and gets a near fall. ODB sends Traci into the turnbuckles and chops Traci. Traci with an elbow but ODB with an arm stunner from the turnbuckles followed by a TKO for the three count.
Winner: ODB

We go to the back where Christy Hemme is with Velvet, Madison, and Lacey. Christy asks Velvet about her match and Madison does not appreciate Christy’s tone because she referenced Madison’s loss. Madison says that she can beat Hamada any day of the week but Christy mentions that she didn’t. Velvet talks about how the fans will not get what they want by seeing Madison and Velvet wrestle in the semi finals. Lacey comments that Christy is doing this only because Lauren got fired for assaulting her. Christy says that they knew what they were doing and reached Lauren’s breaking point. Madison threatens to do the same to Christy before they leave.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a look back at Roxxi’s successful return to TNA with a victory over then champion ODB.

Match Number Three: Roxxi versus Velvet Sky in a First Round Tournament Match

Velvet with a kick to Roxxi and then she sends Roxxi into the turnbuckles and hits a series of shoulders followed by a choke. Velvet with an Irish whip and a splash into the corner followed by a bulldog for a near fall. Velvet with punches and a choke as she continues to yelp throughout the match. Velvet with an Octopus and then bites Roxxi. Roxxi with a boot to Velvet. Roxxi with punches and forearms to Velvet followed by a discus forearm. Roxxi with a running elbow into the corner followed by a running boot to the chest for a near fall. Roxxi tries for a slam but Velvet escapes. Velvet tries for a DDT but she waits too long and that allows Roxxi to get the three count with a Voodoo Drop.
Winner: Roxxi

This means that Roxxi will face Hamada in the semi finals.

After the match, Jeremy Borash interviews Roxxi to talk about her victory. Roxxi says that it feels great to be a part of the tournament and she is happy that she was able to get rid of some of the trash. Roxxi says that Tara is a great champion and she cannot wait to show what she has. Lacey attacks Roxxi from behind and she chokes Roxxi with her large pink night stick.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we see Daffney stretching to get ready for her match with Awesome Kong in the tournament.

We are back and Mike and Taz talk about what we have seen so far and we look at the brackets. ODB awaits Daffney and Awesome Kong’s winner for the semifinal.

It is time for a Jeff Jarrett video package.

We go to Tara and she mentions Monday’s Impact but we are almost ready to see the number three pay per view match of the year as voted by the TNA fans. We go to commercial.

We are back and Tara talks about the Turning Point pay per view which saw the pay per view debut of Desmond Wolfe in TNA and his match against Kurt Angle. This match is the number three match of the year.

KURT ANGLE vs. DESMOND WOLFE

This will be Wolfe’s first-ever live PPV appearance, as his ROH bouts were on taped PPVs.

They had some awesome technical mat wrestling early. Angle caught him with a pair of hiptosses and locked in a top wristlock. Wolfe made his way to his feet and locked in a keylock while cranking Angle’s neckbreak. Wolfe maneuvered Angle into a corner, then kicked his arm. Wolfe continued to work on Angle’s wrist and arm. Taz did a good job explaining that would hinder Angle’s grip during moves including suplexes.

Angle caught Wolfe with a slam and then drilled an over the knee backbreaker. Angle drilled him with a European forearm and shoulderblock in the corner. Wolfe began nailing Angle with a series of suplexes, using the arm as a focal point to continue the strategy.

Angle went for a sunset flip but Wolfe attacked the arm to escape it. Wolfe began using European style matwork and submissions. This is awesome. Taz said it was like watching Billy Robinson. Taz is awesome. Wolfe charged Angle into the corner and drilled him with a European uppercut upon impact.

Wolfe went to charge out of the corner but Angle caught him with a belly to belly suplex. Angle lariated Wolfe with a series of clotheslines. Angle nailed a flying forearm off the ropes. Wolfe continued with several headbutts but Angle ducked a clothesline and began hitting a series of six German suplexes. The audience chanted, “TNA.”

Angle went for the Angleslam but Wolfe countered with the jawbreaker lariat for a two count. Wolfe set up Angle for the Tower of London but Angle escaped and rolled him up for a two count. Wolfe yanked Angle’s bad arm then locked on a keylock while on Angle’s back. Angle escaped and locked in the anklelock. Wolfe thought about tapping but reversed it, cinching Angle in a figure four hammerlock. Angle escaped and it was back to the anklelock in the center. He pulls himself to the center as Wolfe gets to the ropes. Wolfe finally gets back to the ropes.

The fans are chanting “This is awesome” and it sure as hell is.

Wolfe drills Angle down. Wolfe drills the Tower of London for a two count. Wolfe is shocked Angle kicked out. Wolfe went for the jawbreaker lariat but Angle clotheslined him first. Angle went for a standing moonsault off the top rope but Wolfe escaped and went back to the London Dungeon.

They battled their way to to top and exchanged headbutts. Angle got the better and hit a frog splash off the top onto Wolfe for a two count. Angle went for a tombstone. Wolfe reversed but before he could snap it, Angle grabbed the anklelock. Wolfe kicked him off but Angle grabbed it. Angle went into a side triangle choke and Wolfe finally tapped.

He is coming on Monday and it is time to see a video package of Dixie Carter’s meeting with Hulk Hogan to make the big announcement in the lobby of Madison Square Garden in October.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Four: Daffney versus Awesome Kong in a First Round Tournament Match

Daffney wants a Greco Roman Knuckle Lock and Kong complies but Daffney with a kick and clip to the back of the knee. Daffney with another knuckle lock but Kong pushes Daffney down. Kong with a chop to Daffney and then she winds up for a second one. Kong tosses Daffney across the ring by the hair. Kong pulls Daffney into the center of the ring and then she drops an elbow on the leg and she works on the leg. Daffney punches Kong in order to survive in the match. Kong kicks Daffney in the hamstring. Kong with a chop and then she gets Daffney on her shoulders and it is time for the human accordion as she has Daffney kicking herself in the head. Daffney rolls to the floor and begs for mercy. Kong goes after her and sends Daffney into the ring steps. Daffney with a kick to Kong as she re-enters the ring. Daffney chokes Kong and stomps on her collarbone. Daffney tries to pull Kong into the center of the ring but Kong kicks her off. Kong with the Implant Buster for the three count.
Winner: Awesome Kong

This sets the semi finals for the tournament and while Roxxi faces Hamada in one semi final, former champions ODB and Awesome Kong will meet.

Christy is in the back with Taylor Wilde and Sarita. Taylor says that they will bring in the new year by showing why they are the champion. Taylor and Christy mention that Sarita won the CMLL body building championship. Taylor mentions that they will face Hamada and Kong on Monday night so they are looking forward to their non-title match tonight.

We are back and Don and Mike talk about Final Resolution and it is time to take a look back at Final Resolution.

The TNA Tag Team Champions come out and unlike Monty Python, they are not in dresses. Will they make a challenge for the Women’s Tag Titles? Brutus and Doug join Taz and Tenay at the announce table.

Match Number Five: April Hunter and Lorelei Lee versus Taylor Wilde and Sarita in a Non Title Match

Sarita and Lorelei start things off and Lorelei with a waist lock take down. Sarita with a rollup and elbow to the back and then Taylor is tagged in. Sarita with a drop toe hold followed by a drop kick by Taylor. Lorelei hits April when Taylor moves. Taylor with a drop kick to Lorelei. April with a uranage to Taylor and then Lorelei is tagged in. April with a Japanese choke and Lorelei with a bulldog for a near fall. April tags back in and Taylor tries to make the tag. April pie faces Taylor but Taylor with forearms and a lungblower. Sarita and Lorelei with the tags and Sarita with an elbow and arm wringer followed by a hip toss and arm drag take down. Sarita avoids April and April goes to the floor. Taylor tags in and they hit a kick to Lorelei followed by a flip onto Lorelei for the three count.
Winner: Sarita and Taylor Wilde

Tara is in the back with Poison and it is almost time for match number two.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Taz and Tenay talk about the semi final matches but we go back to commercial.

We are back and it is time for the Number Two Match and it was the Match Four Years in the Making as Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, and Daniels battled for the TNA Title.

TNA champ AJ STYLES vs. SAMOA JOE vs. DANIELS

Daniels punched Styles right in the face at the bell. Joe and Daniels went at it. Styles clubbed both with right hands, then shoulderblocked Joe in the corner. Styles hit a flying forearm smash in the corner on Joe. Joe came back with a charge and enziguiri. Joe unleashed a series of kicks and chops to Styles but Daniels nailed a leg lariat. Styles covered Joe for a two count. Daniels ducked under a leapfrog from Styles and evaded a dropkick but was caught with one. Styles then drilled Joe with one.

Joe punted Styles, then hit a running high knee on Daniels. Joe cinched in a legbar on Daniels. Styles came off the ropes with a big knee drop for a two count. Styles worked over Joe and Daniels. He cinched the Mutalock on Joe, but Daniels dropped a double axehandle over Styles’ exposed stomach. Daniels caught Styles with a drop toehold, then dropped a knee across the back of the head. Daniels cranked Styles’ neck.

Daniels tripped Joe and then slammed Styles atop of him. He locked on a Boston Crab on Styles at the same time he cinched a camel clutch on Joe. Joe bit his fingers to break it. Daniels punched Styles in the corner. He charged Joe but was caught with an uranage. Joe began killing Styles with boots to the face before unleashing the facewash. Joe drilled Daniels with a chop/kick combination. Styles charged but Joe tossed him aside to the floor and senton splashed Daniels.

Joe went for a running dive through the ropes but Styles kicked him in the face. Joe went to the floor. Styles whipped Daniels, but who pulled short and forearmed him. Daniels was caught with a suplex. AJ went to the outside after Joe but Joe kicked his legs out from under him and Styles smashed into the apron in nasty fashion. Daniels hit a dive to the floor.

Daniels went for the Arabian Press but Styles grabbed his legs. Joe was able to cinch in the choke on the floor and Styles hit a great twisting dive to the floor on both. Back in the ring, Styles got a two count on Daniels and nailed a great headscissors. Some fans began chanting, “Screw Hulk Hogan!”

Styles hit a springboard into a hurancanrana on Daniels for a two count. Styles peppered both with punches. Daniels maneuvered Joe and Styles into the same corner and chopped them both. Daniels hit a monkeyflip on Styles, who went right into Joe’s arms. Joe powerbombed Styles atop of Daniels. He covered Styles for a two count, but AJ kicked out. Joe locked in a Boston Crab, then turned it into an STF. Styles finally makes it to the ropes.

Joe nailed a snap powerslam for a two count. Joe clobbered Daniels as he rebounded off the ropes. Daniels grabbed Joe and hit an inverted DDT at the same time he nailed Styles with a uranage onto Joe. This is awesome. Daniels caught Styles with a running high knee in the corner, then a death valley driver. AJ and Daniels fought for position with a suplex, ending with Styles catching Daniels with something of a neckbreaker.

Joe returned to the ring. Styles and Joe began punching and slapping each other. Joe got the better of the exchange. Daniels and Joe went back and forth. Daniels caught him with a palm thrust. Styles catches Daniels with a boot and the Pele Kick. The fans chanted TNA. AJ went outside. Joe charged and was caught with a shoulderblock. Styles jumped in and hit a discus clothesline on Daniels.

Styles backdropped Daniels to the floor, then hit a springboard leaping forearm smash on Joe. Styles covered him for a two count. Styles hits the flip into an inverted DDT for a two count. He went for another, this time on Daniels, but it’s caught and turned into Last Rites. Joe went for a Samoan Drop but Daniels used elbows to break free and hit a German suplex on Joe. He leaped at Joe but Joe crotched him and hit the muscle buster,. Styles broke up the pin at two.

Daniels and Styles went back and forth with some incredible moves and pinfall combination. In the end, Daniels went for the Styles Clash but Joe hit a superkick on him. Styles rolled up Daniels but Joe broke it up. Daniels and Styles used the old Midnight Express double goozle to take down Joe. They showed respect to each other and Daniels immediately went to hit AJ who was smart to him. Styles and Daniels battled on the rope, trying to suplex each other to the floor. Joe came in and chopped Styles off the top to the floor.

Joe went for a muscle buster but Daniels avoided it and hit a STO. Daniels went for the Best Moonsault Ever but Styles hit a springboard 450 splash and covered Joe for the pin.

Your winner and still TNA champion AJ Styles!

We go to commercial.

We are back and Mike and Taz talk about the four semi finalists in tonight’s tournament.

It is time to look at the way that Mick Foley’s life has been changed since the Hogan announcement was made in October.

ODB is with Christy Hemme and she has a fifth in her hand. She talks about how she was the champion two weeks ago and she should still be the champion instead of Tara who was whining a lot. ODB says that she will win the tournament and she will get her title back. ODB does her best John Blutarski imitation as we go to commercial.

Match Number Six: Roxxi with taped ribs versus Hamada in a Semi Final Tournament Match

They lock up and Hamada with a waist lock and take down as Hamada goes for the arm. Roxxi with a reversal but Hamada with a drop toe hold as she starts to work on the leg. Hamada goes to the arm again and she puts Roxxi in a hammer lock. Roxxi with a front face lock and arm drag. They lock up with a knuckle lock and each try to take the other down and Roxxi with a bridge for a moment but Hamada takes Roxxi to the mat. Hamada works on the ankle and then Hamada with an elbow to the leg. Roxxi with a cross arm breaker but Hamada gets to the ropes. Hamada with a leg sweep and then she puts Roxxi in a side head lock. Roxxi with a shoulder tackle but Hamada with an arm drag but Roxxi responds with one of her own and then Hamada and Roxxi both try for a drop kick. They lock up again and Hamada with a kick to the ribs and then she works on the arm and then puts Roxxi in an abdominal stretch while locking the arm and then she turns it into an octopus. Hamada goes to the turnbuckles and hits a double stomp on the back. Hamada with a single leg crab and Roxxi fights the urge not to tap but Hamada releases the hold. Hamada with a head butt and chops but Roxxi with a suplex and a running back elbow into the corner and a running boot to the head for a near fall. Roxxi goes to the turnbuckles but Hamada with a roll into a palm thrust. Roxxi pushes Hamada off the turnbuckles but Hamada with a thrust kick and then hits a Hamada rana for a near fall. Hamada goes up top and hits a missile drop kick to the ribs. Hamada gets Roxxi on her shoulders but Roxxi with a near fall after a rollup. Hamada with a kick to the head and then Hamada with the Hamada Driver but Roxxi counters with a rollup and a near fall. Roxxi hits the Voodoo Drop and Hamada kicks out. Roxxi with a modified torture rack into a slam for a two count. Roxxi tries for another Voodoo Drop but Hamada with a series of head butts and Hamada gets the three count with a rollup.
Winner: Hamada

Awesome Kong is walking in the back as we go to commercial.

ODB is in the back getting ready and we return to commercial.

Match Number Seven: ODB versus Awesome Kong in a Semi Final Tournament Match

ODB meets Kong on the ramp and they exchange punches but Kong with chops on the floor. They enter the ring and ODB rolls to the floor so Kong goes back after ODB. Kong sends ODB into the ring steps. ODB with a double sledge to Kong and then ODB rolls in to break up the count before she returns to the attack on Kong and she sends Kong into the ring steps. ODB yells at some of the people in the crowd and Kong attacks ODB. Kong with a short arm clothesline to ODB and the referee tells them to return to the ring. Kong with a slam to ODB but she misses a splash and ODB rolls to the corner. ODB gets a near fall and we go to commercial.

We are back and ODB climbs on Kong’s back and tries to choke her out. Kong runs ODB into the turnbuckles. ODB drives Kong into the solar plexus area and then hits a running shoulder but Kong stays on her feet. ODB with a running splash into the corner but Kong stays up. ODB kicks Kong in the corner and then hits the Bronco Buster. ODB pulls Kong into the center of the ring for a near fall. Kong kicks ODB away. ODB tries for a slam but falls under the weight of Kong and Kong gets a near fall. Kong grabs ODB for a choke slam but ODB fights it off. Kong with a clothesline or two and then ODB sets for a running butt splash and hits it. Kong tries for a power bomb but ODB lands on her feet. ODB pulls the referee into the way when Kong tries for a splash. Kong sets for a power bomb but ODB hits Kong with the empty bottle and the referee makes the three count.
Winner: ODB

The finals are set and it will be ODB versus Hamada.

Tara tells us that it is almost time for the top match of 2009.

We go to commercial.

We see Hamada getting ready for the finals as we return to commercial.

We are back and Tara introduces the number one match of the year, A.J. Styles versus Sting at Bound for Glory.

TNA World Heavyweight Title Match: A.J. Styles versus Sting

They shake hands before locking up and Styles with a side head lock and Sting with a side head lock of his own. Styles with a hip toss and a side head lock. Sting with a hip toss of his own. Sting with a side head lock. Sting tries to hip toss A.J. over the top rope but A.J. lands on the apron and he returns to the ring. Sting with a side head lock. Sting with a shoulder tackle and he tries for the Scorpion Death Lock but Styles powers out of it. Sting misses an elbow drop. Styles with a snap mare and kick to the back. Styles with a slam and a phenomenal knee drop for a near fall. Styles with an elbow to the back of the head. Sting with an Irish whip and Styles hits the turnbuckles awkwardly. Sting with a hard Irish whip as he tries to wear down A.J.’s back. Sting clotheslines Styles over the top rope to the floor.

Sting holds the ropes open for Styles to return to the ring. They lock up and Styles with an enzuigiri. Styles with a suplex for a near fall. Styles with a hard Irish whip and a kick to the back. Sting with a kick and face plant to Styles. Sting with a back body drop. Styles with punches to Sting but Sting with a punch. Styles with the phenomenal drop kick and Sting goes to the floor. Styles goes to the apron and Sting moves out of the way. Styles tries for a splash onto Sting but Sting moves and Styles goes into the guardrails. Sting tries for a Stinger splash into the guardrail and Styles moves out of the way.

The referee starts his count and Styles tells him to stop the count. Sting returns to the ring and Styles with a waist lock but Sting with an elbow. Sting with punches but Styles with punches of his own. Styles tries for the forearm into the corner but Sting moves. Sting and Styles bump heads. Styles charges into a boot from Sting. Styles sets for a tombstone but Sting reverses and hits a tombstone of his own for a two count. Styles goes to the apron and he punches Sting. Styles with a phenomenal forearm for a two count. Styles with a back breaker for a near fall. Styles with an elbow to the back of the head. Styles with an elbow and then he tries for the moonsault into the inverted DDT but Sting and Styles each counter and Sting with the Scorpion Death Drop followed by a Stinger Splash and another Scorpion Death Drop for a near fall. Sting sets for the Scorpion Death Lock and he has it locked it. Styles powers out of the hold. Styles with punches and chops to Sting. Styles and Sting with punches and Sting hulks up. Sting with a clothesline and a two count. Sting puts Styles on the turnbuckles and Styles with a head butt but Styles falls to the apron. Styles with a Pele on the apron and Styles with a springboard splash for the three count.

Winner: A.J. Styles

After the match, Sting was going to leave the ring but he returns and shakes A.J.’s hand before leaving the ring for A.J. to celebrate. A.J. asks for a mic and he tells Sting to come back into the ring. He reminds Sting that he has entertained these fans for 23 years and this is his home state. He tells Sting that the ring is his spotlight. A.J. tells Sting that this is his time now.

Sting returns to the ring and A.J. goes to the back. Sting thanks the fans and he says that he did not expect to be in the ring because this moment is not about him, it is about the world champion. Sting says that if he is going to lose, he is glad that he lost to A.J. Styles. If he can lose, he is glad to lose at home. Sting says that since he has this platform, he should cover what people have been asking him for the last few months. Sting says that he will not pull a Brett Favre and he did not plan to make an announcement. Sting says that he does not know if he will come back, but what he heard yesterday and the way the fans reacted tonight, he wants to stay forever.

We go to commercial.

We have a Sting video package.

Mike and Taz talk about Monday’s show and they wonder if Sting will be back. Taz mentions that some guy in red and yellow will be there.

ODB and Hamada are walking in the back for our main event. We go to commercial.

Match Number Eight: Hamada versus ODB in the Tournament Finals

They circle each other as the match starts and then ODB bows before Hamada and then she pie faces Hamada. Hamada with a kick and head butts followed by a chop. Hamada with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors followed by a tornado DDT for a near fall. ODB goes to the floor and takes a break. She takes her pulse on the floor before returning to the ring. ODB finally re-enters the ring and Hamada avoids a charging ODB. ODB with a float over and then she taps her breasts one too many times and Hamada with a super kick for a two count. Hamada with a La Magistral for a two count. Hamada with another rollup for a near fall and ODB tries to sober herself up. Hamada with a slam and then she goes to the turnbuckles but ODB trips Hamada and she is in the Tree of Woe as we go to commercial.

We are back and ODB gets a near fall. Wait, we go back to commercial.

We are back and ODB with a bear hug and Hamada with elbows. ODB with a knee and then she drives Hamada’s head into the mat for a near fall. ODB with a kick to the back followed by a fallaway slam and ODB with a kip up. ODB gets a near fall and then she shows some frustration as she continues to check her pulse. ODB returns to the bear hug and then runs Hamada into the turnbuckles. ODB misses a knee in the corner and Hamada with an enzuigiri and both women are down. ODB with a forearm and Hamada responds. We get a series of forearms between the women and then Hamada with a series of head butts and both women are woozy. Hamada goes to chops. Hamada with a moonsault out of the corner for a near fall. Hamada with a spin kick and gets a near fall. ODB with a jawbreaker.

We see Awesome Kong come to the ring with a table. The referee has something to say to Kong because she is not involved in the match. ODB yells at Kong. Finally other referees come out to allow the regular referee to watch what goes on in the ring.

Hamada with an uppercut and super kick. ODB staggers to the floor and Hamada goes to the apron and hits a cannonball. Hamada signals that she is going to put ODB on the table. Hamada with a head butt and ODB is on the table. Hamada moves it into position for the moonsault and she goes up top. ODB gets off the table in time and Hamada goes through the table. ODB rolls Hamada into the ring and hits the TKO for the three count.
Winner: ODB

We go to commercial.

We are back and Jeremy Borash is in the ring with ODB. Jeremy lets ODB know that she will be facing Tara on Monday night on the biggest night of the year known as January 4th. ODB says that Tara might be the champion when the match starts, but ODB says that she will be leaving the Impact Zone with the title. She proved that she can outwrestle everyone in the company. Jeremy brings up the finish of ODB’s match with Kong and ODB tells white bread to zip it. ODB says that Tara needs to go back where she came from where they prance around the ring and dance. ODB says that they wrestle in TNA. They don’t show their skin off and she suggests that Tara came to TNA because nobody wants to see her skin.

Tara’s music plays and she comes out to the ring with her title belt but no tarantula. Tara asks ODB if she was dancing when she kicked ODB’s ass at Final Resolution. Tara comments on ODB’s tattoos and then points out that she is the champion and that is what she came to TNA for and that is all that ODB has to worry about.

ODB calls Tara a joke of a champion and a joke of a woman. ODB calls Tara a cry baby and Tara punches ODB. ODB with a take down and they roll around the ring as we go to credits.

TNA Impact 31.12.09

03-01-2010 om 01:07 geschreven door jefken  

This Monday: TNA iMPACT! Live On SpikeTV

03-01-2010 om 01:01 geschreven door jefken  

03-01-2010 om 00:00 geschreven door jefken  

Bischoff posts blog about Bret Hart and 1/4 Impact

Eric Bischoff posted a new blog entry on his website EricBischoff.com where he discussed this Monday’s 1/4 live Impact special. Bischoff noted that WWE is bringing Bret Hart back to the company because they are “reacting to the competition.”

“Bret will be able to put a painful and personally traumatic part of his life behind him.”

Bischoff also wrote in great detail about TNA’s big step this Monday:

Clearly TNA is up against a Wall Street mega-corp bully with a billion dollar bank account and a Chairman that thinks only he should have any meaningful market share of the professional wrestling business (even though he’s embarrassed to admit he’s in the professional wrestling business). It will be an up-hill battle for TNA indeed.

The real winner though, will be the wrestling fans.

Based on the mind-numbingly stupid Raw I had the misfortune of dropping in on last week, perhaps the fact that TNA stepped up and is at least taking a swing at the bully was enough to make McMahon realize that he could not afford to take his audience for granted and continue to shove tripe down the throats of his Goliath “universe” while David was reaching for a stone.

This Monday Night…win, lose, or draw I have to give credit to the folks at TNA and Spike. They could have taken the easy path and put their best foot forward un-opposed. That would make the most sense to many people. But by at least getting into the fight, TNA is most likely going to gain the awareness and respect of a completely different audience.

And wrestling fans are not only going to have a choice this Monday night, they will most likely see a higher quality product all the way around. And for that they should thank TNA.

31-12-2009 om 00:00 geschreven door jefken  

Vince McMahon behind Tommy Dreamer farewell?

Credit: PWInsider.com

The Tommy Dreamer farewell on last night's ECW was a decision made by Vince McMahon to thank Dreamer for his service to WWE. When Dreamer returned backstage after the match, a lot of the WWE roster was waiting to greet him.

As of this writing, WWE has not removed Dreamer from the ECW roster page on their website.

Fellow ECW Original Taz wrote the following on his Twitter regarding Dreamer's departure: "A well deserved & proper send off for a TRUE Pro & a real ECW orig named Tommy Dreamer."

30-12-2009 om 21:36 geschreven door jefken  

Report: Melina injured at RAW house show

Melina was apparently injured at tonight's WWE RAW house show. Mike McMahon sent in the following:

"Melina was hurt in a 6 diva tag. Jack Doan gave the X sign. Doctors came down with paramedics and a stretcher but she was helped to back by Doan and Kelly Kelly. She went to a different exit. Presumably to be seen by docs."

According to Mike Johnson, there is fear that Melina suffered a torn ACL. She's currently undergoing an examination to diagnose the severity of her injury.

Stay tuned for a further update.

30-12-2009 om 21:31 geschreven door jefken  

Cena says he's not leaving WWE anytime soon
Posted by Chris Kaufman on 12/29/2009 at 05:41 PM

John Cena talked with ESPN.com today about his love for professional wrestling and sticking around the business. Here's what he said:

"I've wanted to do this all my life. I can't imagine doing anything else. Some people as a kid play baseball and basketball and then don't get to do it for a living. I always wanted to be a wrestler."

"I love my job too much to leave it. I'm going to stay as long as my body allows. My wife understands this. She was there with me when I had no money. Granted, sometimes she has to use a cardboard cutout of me at the movie theater to pretend we're on a date. But she understands."

30-12-2009 om 21:24 geschreven door jefken  

Cena confirms that he'll miss the 1/4 RAW
Posted by Chris Kaufman on 12/29/2009 at 03:18 PM

WWE RAW superstar John Cena confirmed on ESPN this morning that he will miss next week's big "Monday Night War" edition of WWE RAW hosted by Bret Hart. Cena will be appearing at the college football Fiesta Bowl game next Monday night in Arizona to do the opening coin toss. The Bowl game starts at 8:00 p.m. EST, so he'd be unable to make it to RAW in Dayton, Ohio in time.

"This is a special opportunity for me," said Cena. "It's going to be really exciting. I can't really go to too many games because I work for a living!"

30-12-2009 om 21:19 geschreven door jefken  

Scott Hall teasing the internet fans

30-12-2009 om 21:15 geschreven door jefken  

TNA stars react to Steve Williams' death

Comments made on Twitter:

Jeremy Borash - RIP Steve Williams. A man who fought cancer as tough as anyone and a real inspiration. Gonna be an Oklahoma Stampede in heaven.

TAZ – We lost a GREAT MAN. Steve “Dr Death” Williams…RIP.

Daniels - RIP Dr. Death! Calling you a legend isn’t enough. I’m glad we got a chance to work together. You will be missed!

Kevin Nash - My condolences go out to Dr. Death (Steve Williams) family and friends. We lost a great one today!

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30-12-2009 om 20:47 geschreven door jefken  

Matt Hardy def. Finlay (ECW Homecoming Qualifying Match)
Evan Bourne def. Mike Knox (ECW Homecoming Qualifying Match)
Zack Ryder def. Tommy Dreamer

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Land of the Extreme bid a fond farewell to the last remaining ECW Original Tuesday night, as Tommy Dreamer said goodbye to the WWE Universe and ECW on Syfy.

Zack Ryder def. Tommy Dreamer (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Tired of listening to taunts from Zack Ryder, Tommy Dreamer vowed that if he couldn’t defeat Ryder Tuesday night, he’d leave ECW forever, a strong statement from a Superstar who joined ECW in 1993. (WATCH) With all of his heart, soul and strength, Dreamer – a former two-time ECW Champion – fought the cocky youngster from Long Island, N.Y., but ultimately lost the night his career was on the line.

After a DDT from Dreamer, Ryder snuck his leg under the rope, stopping WWE Official Scott Armstrong’s three-count. Ryder was lucky to find himself in the right place at the right time. Moments later, Ryder countered Dreamer’s back suplex and pinned him, sealing the ECW Original’s fate.

Dreamer’s initial shock turned into emotion as he addressed the WWE Universe, recalling his first time in the Izod Center years ago, watching his second-ever WWE event – featuring a live Piper’s Pit – with his best friend and his father. (WATCH)

“This has been my dream since I was 9 years old and I think it totally proves if you have passion for what you do, you can make it anywhere. And I made it in ECW and I made it in WWE,” he said.

Dreamer went on to thank the old and the new ECW, and told the WWE Universe they are his family – a family he’ll miss.

“Thank you so much. I love you all so much,” he said, shedding a few tears.

With the loss, Dreamer – the final ECW Original on the WWE roster – left Tuesday nights, leaving his prized ECW T-shirt in the ring. Amid “E-C-Dub” chants from the WWE Universe, Dreamer paused to hug his wife at ringside and carried his daughters up the ramp as he said goodbye to the Land of the Extreme one final time.

Evan Bourne def. Mike Knox (ECW Homecoming Qualifying Match) (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Raw’s aerial assault artist who first made a name for himself on ECW on Syfy returned to wow the Land of the Extreme. With an awe-inspiring Shooting Star Press, Evan “Air” Bourne sealed an ECW Homecoming Qualifying Match victory over SmackDown’s master of human dissection, the menacing Mike Knox.

Evan Bourne joins Matt Hardy, Yoshi Tatsu, Vance Archer, Ezekiel Jackson and Kane in the ECW Homecoming Over-the-Top Rope Challenge. Two weeks ago, ECW General Manager Tiffany announced an exciting, new concept that will determine who receives the next ECW Championship Match. Over four weeks, the ECW General Manager will invite former ECW Superstars to compete with current ECW Superstars in The ECW Homecoming. Sixteen Superstars compete one-on-one, and eight will advance to The Homecoming Finale, featuring an Over-the-Top Rope Challenge on the Jan. 12 edition of ECW on Syfy. The winner of the Challenge will receive an ECW Title Match against Christian at Royal Rumble!

Only two spots remain in the Over-the-Top Rope Challenge. Next week former ECW Champions Chavo Guerrero, Mark Henry and CM Punk will return to the Land of the Extreme to compete in ECW Homecoming Qualifying Matches. Which Superstars will earn their chance to compete for the ECW Title?

Matt Hardy def. Finlay (ECW Homecoming Qualifying Match) (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Former ECW Champion Matt Hardy returned to the Land of the Extreme Tuesday night to take on fellow SmackDown Superstar, Finlay, in the first of two ECW Homecoming Qualifying Matches. As ECW Champion Christian joined the announce team to size up his possible Royal Rumble competition, Hardy made his ECW homecoming a memorable one. Despite tweaking his knee during the match, high risk-taking Hardy recovered for long enough to hit a Twist of Fate on The Fighting Irishman for the victory.

Ruthless confrontation (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Tuesday night, Ezekiel Jackson addressed the WWE Universe, explaining that he and William Regal abolished Vladimir Kozlov from The Ruthless Roundtable because he stood in their way of achieving a specific goal – dominating ECW. But The Moscow Mauler interrupted Big Zeke’s speech, attacking him in the ECW ring. As the rivalry between Jackson and Kozlov intensifies, who will prove to be the most dominant force? And how will Regal factor into this?

ECW 29.12.09

30-12-2009 om 00:00 geschreven door jefken  

Ted DiBiase def. Evan Bourne
Cody Rhodes def. Mark Henry
Maryse def. Kelly Kelly
Kofi Kingston def. United States Champion The Miz in a Non-Title Match
Kofi Kingston def. United States Champion The Miz by Disqualification
Unified Tag Team Champions DX def. Big Show & Chavo Guerrero
John Cena def. WWE Champion Sheamus by Disqualification

HARTFORD, Conn. - While brilliant singer, rapper and music producer Timbaland dropped some thick beats from his new CD, "Shock Value 2," on the WWE Universe as special guest host, in many ways, the night belonged to a man who wasn’t even in attendance. Mr. McMahon announced that, after a 12-year absence, WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hit Man” Hart will make a stunning return to WWE to host the very first Raw of the New Year. The pink and black attack is back!

John Cena def. WWE Champion Sheamus by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH)
To kick off the night, John Cena put WWE Champion Sheamus through a table. In retaliation, The Celtic Warrior ambushed his unsuspecting nemesis from behind during an interview. Then, it was time for the two to finally – and officially – clash in the ring during a WWE Title Match.

While the two behemoths rattled the ring, it was Cena who would prevail thanks to a disqualification caused when Sheamus grabbed the referee.

Knowing that a title cannot change hands due to disqualification, a disappointed Cena contemplated the ramifications and suddenly charged The Celtic Warrior, dragging him back into the ring. It was there that Sheamus leveled his rival with a surprise boot to the jaw, not once but twice, before finally leaving the squared circle with his championship.

Unified Tag Team Champions DX def. Big Show & Chavo Guerrero (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Big Show may no longer have Chris Jericho as a partner, but there was one man more than willing to fill his boots: Chavo Guerrero. The self-proclaimed “Mexican Warrior” teamed with Show against Unified Tag Team Champions DX.

Guerrero felt he could help neutralize DX mascot Hornswoggle. Well, things didn’t exactly work out that way. In fact, when the little guy made an appearance, it distracted Guerrero enough to ensure Triple H & Shawn Michaels the victory.

The fun wasn’t over just then. Like a man possessed, Jericho had been standing outside The XL Center earlier in the evening pleading for WWE Universe members to sign a petition allowing him back on Raw. When that failed, his former partner snuck him a front row ticket. From that vantage point, the self-important Superstar watched DX prevail and attempted an attack on the pair.

Weary of Jericho’s antics, The Game & HBK relented and agreed to face Jeri-Show the following Monday night in a title match as long as Jericho forgoes his Raw reinstatement campaign if Jeri-Show loses.

Kofi Kingston def. United States Champion The Miz in a Non-Title Match; Kofi Kingston def. United States Champion The Miz by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH)
It’s almost a shame that words don’t equal reality. If they did, United States Champion The Miz would never lose. In real life, though, reality bites. When the boastful braggart butted heads with Kofi Kingston, the crowd favorite came out on top after pegging Miz with Trouble in Paradise.

Thanks to the stipulations of the match, Kofi’s win allowed him to immediately compete against Miz in a match for the title.

As a result of his victory over Miz in the previous bout, Kofi was granted a title match. Fortunately for The Dreadlock Dynamo, Miz still appeared dazed after their initial clash in which Kofi prevailed with Trouble in Paradise.

Just when it looked as if Kofi would capture the U.S. Title, Randy Orton interfered. His unprovoked attack on Kofi quickly caused a disqualification, which meant that the title could not change hands. While Kofi may have secured the victory, The Viper’s strike robbed him of the championship. To help settle their months-in-the-making dispute, Kofi and Orton will battle in the ring next Monday night.

Mr. McMahon announced Bret Hart’s WWE return to host Raw (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Never say never. Mr. McMahon accepted Bret “Hit Man” Hart’s request to serve as special guest host of the first Raw in 2010! While The Chairman initially declined the WWE Hall of Famer’s appeal, the goading of Shawn Michaels, of all people, appeared to change Mr. McMahon’s mind.

Michaels had interrupted The Chairman to ask for a rematch between himself and The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVI. Mr. McMahon informed Michaels that not even he can impose his will upon The Deadman. At that point, HBK turned his attention to Hart, who he insisted he would be more than happy to see host Raw. "Only good things can happen with Bret in WWE," according to Michaels. He then shared a furtive glance with The Chairman, appeared to have a change of heart and gleefully granted Bret’s request.

Maryse def. Kelly Kelly (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Last week, Kelly Kelly earned herself an early Christmas present during a “Santa’s Little Helper” Match when she pinned Maryse. This week, however, the conceited French Canadian was only too happy to exchange Kelly Kelly’s triumph for one of her own. Even after the bell had sounded to signal that Maryse had won, she continued to attack her adversary and then offered Divas Champion Melina a message: Her title would soon belong to Maryse.

Cody Rhodes def. Mark Henry (PHOTOS | WATCH)
It’s amazing what one can overcome when their back is to the wall. With Randy Orton still seated ringside from the earlier match featuring Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes could feel the pressure bearing down on him – not only from his Legacy leader but also from his sizable opponent, Mark Henry. Rhodes faced The World’s Strongest Man in a match requested by The Viper as a test of sorts. Fortunately for the young Superstar, he won after rising above the significant strength and size advantage of Henry.

Ted DiBiase def. Evan Bourne (PHOTOS | WATCH)
In the wake of a harsh assessment of The Legacy’s 2009 performance compliments of Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase stepped into the ring against Evan Bourne with more than a few things to prove. As The Viper sat in judgment at ringside after threatening to pummel either DiBiase or Cody Rhodes if they lost, the star of The Marine 2, out on DVD December 29, proved his worth to Legacy by downing the high-flyer and showing his mettle to the group’s demanding leader.

John Cena challenged WWE Champion Sheamus to a rematch (PHOTOS)
John Cena may have been a pretty good boy this year, but he still didn’t find the WWE Championship in his Christmas stocking. Rather than wait until next year, though, Cena instead set up a table in the ring and called out current WWE Champion Sheamus.

Cena seemed hungry to start their rematch and to make it a Tables Match, the same bout in which Cena lost the title at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs two weeks earlier. The Celtic Warrior, however, refused to be dictated to. He dismissed Cena’s suggestions and attempted to leave, but the chiseled challenger had other ideas. Cena grabbed the WWE Champion, slamming him through the table with an Attitude Adjustment and setting the stage for a WWE Title Match to take place later in the night.

Monday Night Raw 28.12.09

29-12-2009 om 21:57 geschreven door jefken  

Credit: F4WOnline.com

- Chris Masters will debut a new theme song on this week's WWE Superstars on WGN America as he teams up with MVP. Eve Torres also continues to come out as Masters' valet.

29-12-2009 om 20:40 geschreven door jefken  

Tommy Dreamer appearing on ECW this week?

Tommy Dreamer posted the following message on the WWE Universe site:

"I need to let everyone know that tomorrow night on ECW on SYFY at 10 o clock eastern, will be the last ECW episode of the decade. I am calling upon all the WWE Universe to start a massive internet campaign. If you have ever watched or watch ECW to tune in tomorrow night. Set your DVRs, tell a friend, send emails, do what you got to do to spread the word. Tommy Dreamer is headed to the IZOD Center in New Jersey. I am going to go to the building that I have seen so many wrestling events as a kid. I am bringing my wrestling boots, because I am going to work. I am going to make the last episode of ECW this decade, Extreme!"

29-12-2009 om 20:38 geschreven door jefken  

Former DX member hosting a future episode of RAW?
Posted by Chris Kaufman on 12/28/2009 at 02:05 PM

Former WWE Diva Joanie "Chyna" Laurer will be starring in "A Night At The Silent Movie Theater," a straight-to-DVD film that will be released on January 15. Her website (9thWonderOfTheWorld.com) says that she'll be appearing on entertainment news show Entertainment Tonight's "Weekend Edition" show on January 10 to promote the release.

It's also interesting to note that Chyna's website features a poll asking fans whether she should guest host an episode of the show she "was apart of for 5 years" - WWE RAW.

29-12-2009 om 20:33 geschreven door jefken  

Lashley talks about possibly leaving wrestling

FightLine.com spoke to Bobby Lashley last week, who will make his much anticipated Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce: Miami on January 30th. While the former ECW champion is trying to juggle MMA and professional wrestling, he admits that he might have to give wrestling up.

"At the time when I was taking that break and I was just wrestling, everyone thought that I’d be able to do both [wrestling and MMA]," said Lashley. "We don’t know if that’s going to happen. Immediately when the press release came out that I was with Strikeforce, I got a call from all the wrestlers, they wished me good luck. And anything they can do to help out, they’re there for it."

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Identity of person who played Santa on Smackdown

Richard T. sent along the following:

I just wanted to pass along that the person who was dressed in the Santa suit who was attacked by Cryme Tyme for not having the Christmas Spirit was Heath Slater. Slater is currently with the company with Florida Championship Wrestling.

28-12-2009 om 15:19 geschreven door jefken