HBK's reaction to retirement so far Posted by Chris Kaufman on 05/20/2010 at 02:11 PM
Credit: PWTorch.com
In an update on Shawn Michaels, he has told friends that he's enjoying retirement. He has yet to show any signs indicating he is yearning to return to the ring, or even television for that matter.
More on WWE looking for another Diva Posted by Chris Kaufman on 05/19/2010 at 06:23 PM
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With Beth Phoenix out of action due to injury, there are a lot of people in the company who regret them releasing Mickie James. As reported yesterday, there is talk of bringing Gail Kim to Smackdown or hiring a new babyface Diva that can actually wrestle for the Smackdown brand.
Mysterio staying with WWE despite recent issues? Posted by Chris Kaufman on 05/19/2010 at 06:08 PM
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Whatever issues Rey Mysterio had with WWE seem to longer exist as he seems happy with his current position. His knee is still bothering him but right now he isn't planning to take any time off.
Stories going around about Rey's contract expiring soon aren't true as he has almost five years left on his deal. There is a clause in his contract that would allow him to retire as an in-ring competitor in less than five years, if his body isn't up in good enough shape to continue. If that were to happen, WWE would retain his in-ring rights.
Womens Champion Layla & Michelle McCool def. Kelly Kelly & Tiffany JTG def. Caylen Croft Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer def. local competitors Kofi Kingston def. World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger in a Non-Title Match Rey Mysterio & MVP def. CM Punk & Luke Gallows Big Show def. Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre by Disqualification
OTTAWA, Canada With WWE preparing to go Over the Limit this Sunday, Big Show continued to make life difficult for World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger. After Big Show caused him to lose a match with Kofi Kingston, the No. 1 contender to the World Title repelled The All-American Americans steel chair attack later in the main event with his gigantic fist of fury.
Big Show def. Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) Seconds after Big Show chokeslammed Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger attacked The Worlds Largest Athlete, giving Big Show a non-title victory over the Chosen One by disqualification. Swagger then delivered a post-match onslaught, stomping on his gigantic adversarys powerful right hand. But, when he tried to utilize a steel chair against his Over the Limit challenger, Big Show punched it out of his hands with epic force.
Will Jack Swagger successfully defend his World Title in two days against an irate giant? (Match preview)
Rey Mysterio & MVP def. CM Punk & Luke Gallows(PHOTOS | WATCH) Two days before he will face Rey Mysterio at Over the Limit, CM Punk inducted three members of the WWE Universe into The Straight Edge Society. Following the pledge, the new inductees had their heads shaved to show their devotion in actions as well as words.
Mysterio then emerged, putting a quick end to the festivities when he revealed a doctored photo of The Straight Edge savior with his head shaved bald. The Straight Edge Society took out their frustration by attacking their new members and knocking them from the ring. (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Later, Mysterio teamed with MVP to take on The Second City Saint and his sin-free soldier Luke Gallows. As The Master of the 619 attempted to dial up his favorite maneuver on Punk, the hooded stranger who had attacked Mysterio on three separate occasions once again emerged out of nowhere. This time, The Ultimate Underdog proved ready for the surprise. After attacking the anonymous assailant with absolute fury and ramming him into the steel ring post, Mysterio used his supreme athletic ability to counter Punk and pick up the quick pin.
Will Mysterios mock image of Punks bald head become reality this Sunday? Or will The Masked Superstar be forced to take the Straight Edge Pledge? (Match preview)
Dolph Ziglger attacked Christian on the Peep Show (PHOTOS | WATCH) Christian opted to reject Official Consultant to SmackDown Vickie Guerreros generous offer to be the guest on his first Peep Show since he returned to Friday nights several weeks again. Instead, Captain Charisma welcomed special guest Hornswoggle and proceeded to teach him some important Canadian terminology. But when Vickie and Chavo Guerrero entered the arena, their distraction allowed Dolph Ziggler to attack Christian from behind and execute the Zig Zag. Chavo then followed it up with the frog splash off the top rope.
Kofi Kingston def. World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger in a Non-Title Match (PHOTOS | WATCH) Last week, Jack Swaggers life-long collection of trophies and awards were destroyed by his Over the Limit No. 1 contender, Big Show. Also last week, Kingston defeated Christian to seemingly become Intercontinental Champion only to have the title taken away from him by SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long via orders from Mr. McMahon in a hand-delivered letter by Drew McIntyre.
In the extremely explosive match, The All-American American was overcome by Kofi Kingston, who surprised him with a flying cross-body off the top rope after Big Show provided an effective verbal distraction.
Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer def. local competitors(PHOTOS | WATCH) Looking to make an a immediate impact with just 22 days left in their limited, 30-day contract with SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, Vance Archer & Curt Hawkins proved victorious on the wings of Hawkins devastating elbow drop off the top rope.
JTG def. Caylen Croft (PHOTOS | WATCH) JTG absolutely ignited the WWE Universe with his fast-paced offense and back to the block attitude, reigning supreme over one half of The Dude Busters with the Shout Out.
Womens Champion Layla & Michelle McCool def. Kelly Kelly & Tiffany (PHOTOS | WATCH) One week after Layla pinned Beth Phoenix in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match to win the Womens Championship, she and Michelle came to the ring wearing matching Womens Titles, as the self-professed co-Womens Champions. Despite a very effective offense by Kelly Kelly & Tiffany, Team Lay-Cool ultimately triumphed after Michelle turned the tables on Tiffany with an earth-shattering Faithbreaker out of nowhere.
Former TNA Knockout Awesome Kong joined the Women of Wrestling podcast with hosts Stew Allen and Lee Burton this week.
On Betsy Ruth and comparisons between them, she says: "She [Betsy] is a lovely person, lovely girl. She has great skill. Just because we are of the same build and do some of the same moves... You could have that comparison with a lot of the girls who are thinner, smaller and blonde or brunette who are on TNA's roster or any roster in wrestling. There aren't that many of us full figured [female] wrestlers around so I guess that's why people are quick to compare. I think she's going to do a phenomenal job and I hope that the writers give her great support."
Speaking on comparisons between Betsy and Kong perhaps setting Betsy up for failure, she says: "I hope she doesn't. When people make comparisons, it does set people up for failure. Judge her for what she does. Hopefully they have her character, not as an imitation of Kong, but as what she's been doing and what she's been cultivating. And if I were ever to come back, then maybe we could have an awesome feud or a tag. We are two different entities and I'm pretty sure they'll showcase her strengths and they'll be different from mine."
Update on Hernandez and TNA Wrestling Posted by Mark Virginia on 05/19/2010 at 06:26 PM
Credit: F4WOnline.com
One of the reasons Hernandez was sent to Mexico was to take Spanish classes and be in Mexico so he's basically forced to use the language. While Hernandez is Hispanic by heritage, he didn't know much Spanish. The idea when he returns, which is happening soon, is to have him do his interviews like Rey Mysterio where he uses both English and Spanish.
As noted last night here on the website, Multi-time world champion Booker T made a surprise appearance wrestling in the main event against Rob Van Dam at Friday night's TNA house show in Lake Charles, Texas.
It was announced to the audience that AJ Styles was unable to make the show in time and thus Booker would be replacing him in the main event. Before the bout, Booker said he was there to win the TNA World Title. He then added that he "doesn't give a damn about TNA or the fans." Booker ultimately fell short as he succumbed to the TNA World Heavyweight Champion following a Five-Star Frog Splash.
Booker lives in Houston, which is approximately two hours away from Lake Charles. He parted ways with the organization last fall.
UPDATE: According to sources in TNA, Booker's appearance was said to be a one time deal for the time being.
According to Dixie Carter on Twitter, she attended Mickie James album release party last night in Nashville, TN and was invited by Mickie herself. Dixie wrote the following on Twitter:
Just left my first music showcase in a while. Wanna guess the artist? Mickie James. Thanks for the invite girl.
*Spoilers* TNA iMPACT Tapings May 20th By Marc Middleton on May 17, 2010 - Thanks to Tim Capture & WrestlingNewsworld.com for these TNA iMPACT spoilers, airing this Thursday night on Spike:
* Theyre doing a Make a Wish for a kid named Trent who wanted to compete in a ring. Its Team 3D & Trent Dunn vs. Beer Money, Inc. Winner after a 3D through a table with Trent getting the pin, Team 3D & Trent Dunn.
* The show is starting with a segment in the ring about the top ten contenders.
* Eric Bischoff out w/ Ms. Tessmacher. He knows everybody has been waiting for the #1 contender to the championship. He, Hulk Hogan and Dixie Carter are the deciding committee and factor in win/losses, previous champions and fan votes.
10. Samoa Joe 9. Rob Terry 8. Desmond Wolfe 7. The Pope 6. Abyss 5. Mr. Anderson 4. Jeff Hardy 3. AJ Styles 2. Kurt Angle 1. Sting.
* Everybody but Angle came out on the stage as their name was announced. Sting will face RVD for the title at Slammiversary. Samoa Joe left during the names being called. Sting came to the ring and Bischoff congratulated him on wrestling RVD for the title but tonight hell show he deserved it by wrestling Jeff Hardy. Sting smashes the signs in the ring with his baseball bat then says if he, Hogan and Dixie want change so bad he should change how he walks and then smashes Bischoffs leg with his bat. All the babyfaces go in for the save but Sting uses the bat to keep them all away. Hardy gets the bat and gets in Stings face. Hardy then throws away the bat and Sting gives Hardy a low blow. RVD comes out and distracts Sting while Hardy recovers and hits a reverse DDT. Hardy goes up for a Swanton but Sting gets away.
* Roxxi vs. Madison Rayne. Winner via cradle DDT stunner type move, Roxxi.
* Kurt Angle is back and comes to the ring for a promo. Hes noticed some changes since he started here four years ago. He was one of the elite and one of the best. But with guys like Hardy, RVD and Mr. Anderson around plus guys who elevated themselves like AJ Styles and even Jay Lethal hes not one of the best anymore. He says hed wrestle for free. It was never about the money, it was about competing and being a winner. He says hell be a winner forever. Hes at a crossroads now and has accomplished everything you can do. Hes going to start from scratch and take his name off the top 10 list and wrestle everybody on the list. He promises to have some of the best matches youll ever see and thats real, damn real.
* Orlando Jordan is on the catwalk hooked up and ready to rappel down. Orlando Jordan (after being slowly lowered down) vs. Rob Terry. Terry is limping and his left leg is heavily bandaged. Hebner called for the bell while Jordan had Terry in a front ankle lock. I didnt see Terry tap but Hebner gave the X sign. Jordan wouldnt break the hold and all the referees rushed into help. Jordan broke the hold but attacked Terry again as he was being checked and put the ankle lock back on. He broke the hold again and left. No announcement of who won. Terry got helped to the back by security.
* Beer Money, Inc. vs Jay Lethal (as just Jay Lethal, no Black Machismo) & Rob Van Dam. Lethal and RVD win after a Lethal figure four leglock to Robert Roode. Ric Flair came out afterwards and attacked Lethal on the ramp. They fought to the back as RVD watched on. RVD went around slapping hands with fans and Sting came out of the crowd and hit him with a chair, beat him up and then left. Hardy came out afterwards to check on RVD. Hardy gets in the ring and says he makes his living walking to the beat of a different drum but no one really knows whats going on in his head. He grew up watching Sting and now hes in TNA with him. He dares for Sting to figure out whats in his mind now and says he and his creatures of the night will take him to the furthest reaches of his imagination.
* Abyss comes out. He says Desmond Wolfe has something, or someone, he owes to him, so lets do this. Chelsea is brought to the ring with security as Desmond Wolfe is furious and yelling at security. Abyss says its quite ironic because at Sacrifice he made Wolfe his bitch. Tonight hes taking Desmonds. Wolfe says what we have is a sense of false security. If he thinks Abyss is taking her hes sorely mistaken and is taking her over his dead body. He takes out security and low blows Abyss. He takes a bottle out of Chelseas bag and breaks it. He uses the jagged bottle to cut Abyss up. Chelsea is upset and thinks its too much. Abyss uses the opportunity to black hole slam Desmond and put Chelsea on his shoulder so he can leave with her.
* Its Earl Hebners birthday.
* Eric Young w/Scott Hall and Kevin Nash is out. Young gets on the mic and says he understands the boos. Hes got everything and you have nothing. Hes in the Band and youre not. These are the only guys he respects. Nash is an ass kicker and gets booed for it. The only people who understand him are Young and Hall. The Band are here to stay and theres nothing you can do about it.
* Eric Young w/Scott Hall & Kevin Nash vs. Shannon Moore w/Jesse Neal. Team 3D come out and Jesse Neal goes after them. Nash gets up on the apron and distracts the ref, giving Nash a chance to hit Moore with his tag belt. Young then hits a piledriver for the win. After the match, Neal slides into check on Moore but Bubba takes him out. He slaps Neal in the face and says he brought him into the business and can take him out. Devon stops him and says hes overreacting. Brother Ray argues with him and says hes not. They leave and argue the whole time.
* X Division Battle Royal: Homicide, Amazing Red, Generation Me, Brian Kendrick, Kazarian and the Motor City Machine Guns. Order of elimination: Amazing Red, Max Buck, Alex Shelley, Jeremy Buck, Chris Sabin, Homicide and Brian Kendrick. Winner: Kazarian
* Sting vs. Jeff Hardy. The ref got knocked out. During this Sting went for a Scorpion Death Drop but Mr. Anderson gave Sting one instead. Hardy made the cover and got the pin. Anderson tries to celebrate the win with Hardy but Hardy pushes him away and they argue. Anderson goes into his pose for the mic to come down but Sting hits him and Hardy with his bat and takes off.
Xplosion Match:
* Okada vs. Douglas Williams. Winner via Chaos Theory, Douglas Williams.
It was announced during Monday's RAW that a new General Manager would be introduced the following week. A backstage segment with guest host Buzz Aldrin and Vickie Guerrero featured the announcement, after she resigned last week.
The man at the top of the running to be named General Manager of RAW is Abraham Washington. That was the plan last week but as always things can easily change. This is NOT confirmed. I can't stress that enough.
WWE Superstar Carlito (Carlos Colon) has been released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract as of today May 21, 2010. Carlitos termination was due to his first violation of the WWE Wellness Program and his subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility.
Before Eric Young was chosen as the new member of The Band, there was talk of bringing Scott Steiner back to join the group or putting Sting in the group. There is still a chance that Sting will become involved with Hall and Nash.
Vladimir Kozlov def. Santino Marella Goldust def. William Regal Cody Rhodes def. Chris Masters Christian def. Dolph Ziggler
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Christian def. Dolph Ziggler (PHOTOS | WATCH) The brash Dolph Ziggler has spent months trying to make a name for himself at the expense of many talented Superstars. Tonight, however, his opponent wasnt the type of competitor he could use as a stepping stone. Riding the momentum of his amazing match against Edge from Mondays commercial-free Raw, the always electrifying Christian entered the ring slightly sore, but extremely focused on his opponent. In his home country of Canada, Captain Charisma had thousands of very vocal Peeps behind him, giving him the energy to avoid Zigglers dreaded sleeper hold and Zig Zag and engage the Killswitch for the win.
Cody Rhodes def. Chris Masters (PHOTOS | WATCH) After falling to Dolph Ziggler on last Thursdays WWE Superstars, the impressive Chris Masters was looking to pick up a win this week. Unfortunately, Cody Rhodes was standing in his way. Although The Masterpiece had a major strength and size advantage over his opponent, the second-generation Superstar had the benefit of a life spent around the ring. This uncanny experience allowed Rhodes to slip out of a potentially devastating Master Lock and nail Cross Rhodes to seal the victory.
Goldust def. William Regal (PHOTOS | WATCH) Two of WWEs most talented and experienced veterans faced off on WWE Superstars when the bizarre Goldust locked up with the 2008 King of the Ring William Regal. Although each Superstar has spent years in the ring, their styles are wildly different. While Master Regal attempted to use his brutal kicks and mat skills to take The Bizarre One down, Goldust got the win thanks to his unpredictable offensive maneuvers.
Vladimir Kozlov def. Santino Marella (PHOTOS | WATCH) Santino Marella may have been putting off the inevitable when he grabbed the microphone before his match with Vladimir Kozlov. After spewing some of his favorite lines from Rocky IV in an attempt to befriend the big man, the Italian Superstar gave Kozlov an ultimatum either they walk out of the ring as tag team partners or Santino would have to unleash his fearsome offense on the Russian giant. Instead of answering Marellas question, The Soviet Cyborg assaulted him with headbutts and then brutally slammed him to the mat. That must be how they say no thanks in Moscow.
Wade Barrett def. Darren Young Justin Gabriel def. Heath Slater
OTTAWA, Canada After the results of the latest crucial Pros Poll, the final four NXT Rookies have been determined. Either Wade Barrett, David A-List Otunga, Heath Slater or Justin Gabriel will win WWE NXT and be the next breakout WWE Superstar!
Darren Young was eliminated (PHOTOS | WATCH) The latest Pros Poll results were revealed, and NXT Rookie Darren Young was the fourth competitor eliminated from WWE NXT. The South Beach Party Boy said hed hoped elimination day would never come, and thanked the WWE Universe in attendance and at home for their support. He said the difference between he and the other NXT Rookies is that he has respect for the WWE Pros.
Im not going to come up here and holler and cry. I just want to say thank you. NXT is over for me, Young said. This is not the last time you will see Darren Young, you can believe that.
The Pros Poll results were as follows: 1. Wade Barrett 2. David A-List Otunga 3. Heath Slater 4. Justin Gabriel 5. Darren Young
The final four NXT Rookies move on to Week 14 of the competition and one will be eliminated next week. Return to WWE.com tomorrow for the results of the latest WWE Universe poll and vote for which of the final four is the No. 1 NXT Rookie.
Skip Sheffield spoke out about the Pros Poll (WATCH) Eliminated as a result of last weeks Pros Poll, NXT Rookie Skip Sheffield told the WWE Universe why he thought he was sent packing. The Cornfed Meathead was convinced the WWE Pros were intimidated by his size, physique and intensity, and they took out the biggest, baddest threat, just like in the game of Survivor.
Justin Gabriel def. Heath Slater (PHOTOS | WATCH) After coming off losses the previous week, NXT Rookies Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater faced off in singles action, hoping to make one last impression on the WWE Pros before the Pros Poll. With his WWE Pro, Matt Hardy, at ringside cheering him on, Gabriel hit a perfectly-timed 450 Splash on The One-Man Rock Band for the win in the highly-competitive, offense-heavy match. After the match, the NXT Rookies and WWE Pros Hardy and Christian shook hands in a sign of good sportsmanship. Gabriels record was upped to 6-3, while Slaters dropped to 5-5.
Eliminated NXT Rookies spoke out (PHOTOS) NXT Rookies Michael Tarver and Daniel Bryan came before the WWE Universe to speak their minds one week after they were eliminated by WWE Management.
Tarver questioned the identity of WWE Management, calling them easily-intimidated pencil pushers and said he was trying to get noticed by being revolutionary when he refused to participate in competitions. (WATCH)
Daniel Bryan defiantly defended his time on WWE NXT, stating he was a self-made man who wasnt invented by the WWE machine. (WATCH)
WWE needs to pick guys who are the best people for this job and the best person for this job is me, Bryan said.
The former independent star called out the WWE Pros and said they know just how good he is. He also called out WWE NXT announcer Michael Cole, who had been berating Daniel Bryan all season. A very confident Daniel Bryan called Cole a parrot with Vince McMahon in his ear telling him what to say then approached the announce table with an intense determination. Daniel Bryan unabashedly attacked Cole with a slap across the face, referred to him as a poor mans replacement for J.R., then knocked Cole to the ground and began stomping him until WWE Officials and host Matt Striker pulled Daniel Bryan off of Cole.
Wade Barrett def. Darren Young (PHOTOS | WATCH) With his encouraging WWE Pro, Chris Jericho, at ringside, Wade Barrett dominated fellow NXT Rookie, Darren Young. The British bareknuckle brawler heeded Jerichos advice and defeated Young with his devastating finisher, while The South Beach Party Boy received no support from his WWE Pro, CM Punk, who watched the match from the stage. Barretts record increased to 7-4, while Youngs dropped to the same 7-4.
The WWE Pros discussed the NXT Rookies (PHOTOS | WATCH) Before casting their critical Pros Poll votes, the WWE Pros discussed the NXT Rookies. The WWE Pros told the WWE Universe what it takes to be WWEs next breakout Superstar who will earn a future championship match on a WWE pay-per-view.
Shelton Benjamin returning to WWE? Posted by Chris Kaufman on 05/19/2010 at 01:03 PM
One WWE source indicated to f4wonline.com that it would not be surprising to see the recently released Shelton Benjamin return to the company.
Several months before his termination last month, Benjamin returned to college. He will be receiving his degree at the end of this semester from the University of Minnesota.
More on the budget cutbacks Posted by Mark Virginia on 05/18/2010 at 09:30 PM
- According to the Wrestling Globe Newsletter, part of TNA's budget cutback plans involves releasing wrestlers that have big money contracts, and then offering them work again on a pay-per-appearance basis for less money. This is what TNA did with Daniels.
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
Ik ben een man en woon in Dworp (Belgie) en mijn beroep is .
Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 36 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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