Its Monday night folks, and its time for a big night of wrestling. While some fans think of the WWE right of the bat. The top notch action I am referring to is Ring of Honor. It should be an exciting night of action where we will see who is the big winner in the Top Prospect Tourney. So sit back and relax as we enjoy the most exciting hour of wrestling on TV period.
The show starts off with some snazzy music and highlights from the Bravado Brothers before we cut to our regular ROH intro.
Before the match starts we see Redwood and Dempsy Interviewed in the back. Steve Corino Interrupts them and warns them about the Bravado Brothers.
1st Match
Bravado Brothers vs. Grizzly Redwood and Bobby Dempsy
Winners via pinfall The Bravado Brothers
After the match the show highlights that lead up to the finals in tonights Top Prospect Tournament.
Second Match
Davey Richards vs. Tony Kozina in a Pancrase rules match.
Winner via TKO Davey Richards
Prince Nana comes out and says that we have not seen him and a while. But thats ok, because he didnt miss us to much either, especially this one fat guy in the stand that they dont show. He then introduces Mia as the hottest chick in ROH; if this is the case for ROH than they need to look a little harder for women. But the Prince is here on business and he wants to introduce us to a new member of the family Tommaso Ciampa.
3rd Match
Match Mike Sydel vs. Tommaso Ciampa.
Winner via pinfall Tommaso Ciampa
4th Match
Kyle OReilly vs. The Prodigy Mike Bennett in the finals of the Top Prospect Tournament.
World Heavyweight Champion Edge def. Brodus Clay (Non-Title Match) United States Champion Sheamus def. Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston (Non-Title Match) Cody Rhodes def. Trent Barreta Layla def. Kelly Kelly Big Show & Kane def. WWE Tag Team Champions Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater (Disqualification) Jack Swagger def. Chris Masters Rey Mysterio def. Ted DiBiase Christian def. Alberto Del Rio (Steel Cage Match)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Although Christian picked up a rewarding victory over arch-rival Alberto Del Rio in a Steel Cage Match, Del Rio gained significant WrestleMania momentum by stinging World Heavyweight Champion Edge with a painful Con-Chair-To.
Christian def. Alberto Del Rio in a Steel Cage Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) Ever since Alberto Del Rio put Christian out of commission, Captain Charisma has been out for retribution every chance he gets. A Steel Cage Match proved the ultimate opportunity. After a tooth-and-nail struggle from atop the cage, it was Christian whose feet hit the arena floor first, giving him sweet victory.
When the bitter fight continued outside the cage, Edge interrupted by driving Del Rios car into the arena. After threatening to damage Del Rios luxury auto with a steel chair, The Rated-R Superstar was attacked from behind by Brodus Clay. With the champion down, Clay smashed him with the same chair. Then, Del Rio blasted his WrestleMania opponent with a stinging Con-Chair-To.
Rey Mysterio def. Ted DiBiase (WATCH | PHOTOS) Rey Mysterio took care of business against Ted DiBiase with a 619-splash combo. Although Maryse accompanied DiBiase to the ring for the start of the match, she wasted no time making a quick exit after his loss.
Jack Swagger def. Chris Masters (WATCH | PHOTOS) Doing what he does best, Jack Swagger forced Chris Masters to tap out using his highly effective ankle lock. Afterward, Michael Cole joined his WrestleMania trainer for an ugly attack on Masters. While The All-American American stepped on Masters head, Cole used an ankle lock to add insult to injury.
Big Show & Kane def. WWE Tag Team Champions Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater by Disqualification (WATCH | PHOTOS) In typical Corre fashion, Wade Barrett and Ezekiel Jackson couldn't stay away from the action. Their involvement cost Gabriel & Slater the match. But the disqualification conveniently preserved their titles. In a familiar Corre 4-on-1 onslaught, the odds were too much to overcome even for two of WWEs largest Superstars. Kane was brutally assaulted with sections of the steel ring steps, while Big Show was sent crashing through the announce table.
Layla def. Kelly Kelly (WATCH | PHOTOS) A distraction from Michelle McCool provided the perfect opportunity for Layla to knock Kelly Kelly from the top rope. After crashing to the canvas, Kelly Kelly was easy pickings for Layla to get the pinfall.
Cody Rhodes def. Trent Barreta (WATCH | PHOTOS) Still bitter about his injured face, Cody Rhodes took out his frustration on Trent Barreta. Using the very mask he has been hiding behind, Rhodes viciously head butted Barreta for a quick win.
United States Champion Sheamus def. Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston in a Non-Title Match (WATCH | PHOTOS) United States Champion Sheamus chalked up his first victory as new champion with a vicious Brogue Kick to the head of Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston.
World Heavyweight Champion Edge def. Brodus Clay (WATCH | PHOTOS) Young upstart Brodus Clay continues to turn heads in WWE. In a match against World Heavyweight Champion Edge, Clay had a tremendous opportunity to shine, but came up short when The Rated-R Superstar blasted him with a Spear. After post-match mayhem involving Alberto Del Rio and Christian, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long announced the Steel Cage main event.
Cena talks about wanting to wrestle The Rock Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 03/18/2011 at 06:53 PM
John Cena recently spoke to Anthony Castellano of Newsday.com about his thoughts on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson returning to WWE television.
Cena stated, "The fact that he tried to pick a fight with the toughest guy in the place, that's kind of his style." Cena continued, "But you know me, I don't back down from anyone. I think it's going to make some good television."
On The Rock's presence at Wrestlemania, Cena said "He's supposed to host. That's all I know. When he came back on that first night he said he was back for good. I can only hope that's the truth because I would certainly like to have many, many matches with him."
Cena also commented on his feelings about a match against The Undertaker at a future Wrestlemania. "Nooooo, he just doesn't lose. That's not a profitable night for anyone," stated Cena.
WWE's Fatal 4-Way pay-per-view event has been renamed Capitol Punishment, according to the official website of Cineplex Odeon Theatres. The event takes place on June 19, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.
The Rock changes his tune about retirement Posted by Roscoe De Soto on 03/18/2011 at 06:51 PM
Thanks to Leon Peters for the following:
I just got the new issue of WWE Magazine with The Rock on the cover. Inside is an interview with discussing his career and his return. The talk then moved to the possibility of him wrestling again.
Rock was asked about how much of his old ring outfits he still owns and he commented, "I still own it all. It's still with me in my house. It was never going away because I knew I would one day use it again."
He was then asked, "So does that mean you're coming back to fight as well?"
Rock responded,"Making movies is something that I love to do, and I know that it brings a lot of people joy, which in turn brings me and my soul great gratification. Being in the ring and entertaining the audience and kicking ass physically brings me and my soul great gratification as well. I can guarantee that I can always do both."
On Thursday's TNA Wrestling iMPACT on SpikeTV, the broadcast ended with the shocking actions by Bully Ray as he brutally injured "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles by powerbombing him off the entrance ramp!
AJ Styles was quickly immobilized by trainers and taken by ambulance to a local Orlando hospital for emergency treatment.
You can watch the shocking footage below from iMPACT
Tyler Reks def. JTG Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov def. The Usos Eve, Natalya, Gail Kim & Tamina def. The Bellas, Melina & Alicia Fox
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Eve, Natalya, Gail Kim & Tamina def. The Bellas, Melina & Alicia Fox (WATCH | PHOTOS) It was a good night to be a fan of the Divas as eight of Raws sexiest women squared off in an epic tag match. Leading a contingent of Monday nights most vicious females, Nikki & Brie Bella continued to display a mean streak that has shocked the WWE Universe. With help from Melina, the sisters focused their attack on Natalya, brutalizing the former Divas Champion to the point that she was ready to quit. But the Hart Dungeon-trained Diva persevered and made the tag to Eve who scored with a big moonsault to give her team the win.
Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov def. The Usos (WATCH | PHOTOS) Ever since their former ally, Tamina, jumped ship to side with Santino Marella, The Usos have had it out for the Italian Superstar and his tag team partner, Vladimir Kozlov. But as much as theyd like to take out the former WWE Tag Team Champions, Jimmy & Jey have failed to stop their rivals. The tag specialists continued to struggle tonight as they lost to Santino & Kozlov yet again. Displaying the same fighting spirit that earned him the nickname The Italian Stallion, Marella battled the twins almost singlehandedly before scoring the victory with his dreaded Cobra strike.
Tyler Reks def. JTG (WATCH | PHOTOS) Tyler Reks had a lot to prove tonight. Once the most feared competitor on WWE Superstars, The Dreadlocked Demolition Man recently suffered three crushing losses to the powerful Chris Masters. With his reputation as an indestructible force beginning to fade, Reks had to show the locker-room that hes still as destructive as ever. And he did just that at the expense of JTG. Although agile and talented, the Brooklyn Superstar was outgunned tonight against his bigger, more powerful opponent. The tormented Superstar smashed JTG before putting him away with a brutal Burning Hammer. adsensePay-Per-View Schedules
TNA Impact Taping Results (3/17) *Spoilers* Written by Tim Capture on Mar 14, 2011 - 8:37:10 PM
Dark Match:
* Douglas Williams vs. Jake Tarr. Tarr is a Team Taz graduate. Winner via Chaos Theory, Douglas Williams
TNA Impact (Airing Thursday on Spike TV):
* Impact starts with Sting in the ring with both the new and old TNA Championship belts. Sting also has a new red shirt. He says he has something to get off his chest before Hulk Hogan's show starts. He wants Hogan and Eric Bischoff to get out here and face him. Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff come to the ring. Sting gives the Hardy belt to Hogan and says this is theirs. Hogan tosses it out of the ring. Sting asks Hogan how he could do what he did to Jeff Hardy? Take a guy who was the brightest of the bright stars and turn him into the blackest of black. Hardy is a man who makes his own decision but it was the influence of Hogan and Bischoff that led him down that path. The path of needing more money and power. He can't do anything for Hardy now but he can help the others in TNA trying to make a name for themselves. Hogan says Sting is Mr. Johnny Come Lately. Blame him and EB for the embarrassment Hardy caused Immortal? Hardy was the one who is at fault here. Hardy couldn't stand in the shadow of the immortal Hulk Hogan. Everybody else in Immortal is doing great, brother. Sting needs to look out for himself. Hogan has main eventers all around the world wanting to jump on his back and join in with the tsunami taking over wrestling. Sting says if the phone is ringing off the hook, where are the people? All he ever sees is Hogan and Bischoff with some jokes behind them.
* Bully Ray's music hits and comes to the ring. He says he's been ringing Hogan's phone off the hook. He's been waiting for this his whole life. Hogan is the one who made this business what it is today. He says Sting is a co-star, a sidekick. Ray says Sting is selfish. This isn't about the boys in the back, this is about Sting trying to measure up to Hogan. Ray says it would be his honor to take out Sting for Immortal. He wants to prove himself and face Sting. Hogan says don't even worry about that. He gets cut off by Fortune's music. Fortune is in the ring. AJ Styles says there are four men in the ring that go by the name Fortune and they have Sting's back 100%. He asks Ray what he wanted since getting in the business? That's right, be a singles wrestler. Instead he had a partner that carried the load for 15 years. Without Devon there would be no tag titles, no success. Ray says he'd like to slap the smile off AJ's face. If it wasn't for Dixie Carter wiping his a-- he wouldn't be anywhere. Ray is a 23 time world tag champion so shut-up and let's get back to him. AJ slaps Ray in the face.
* Mr. Anderson's music hits and gets in the ring. Anderson immediately asks for his rematch. He gets in Hogan's face and wants to know where it is. Hogan says he really is an a--hole. Anderson says yes, he is an a--hole. Hogan says he had a top contenders shot and couldn't get the job done. Anderson says Rob Van Dam couldn't get it done either. Bischoff says how about a four-way for the #1 contenders match? Mr. Anderson vs. RVD vs. Bully Ray vs. AJ Styles. Anderson says they can't do that. Bischoff says he can and he did.
* Brooke Hogan is here. Hogan's wife is here too.
* Ink Inc. vs. Scott Steiner & Crimson. Winner via Red Alert from Crimson to Shannon Moore, Scott Steiner & Crimson. Moore threw Steiner's headgear at him after the match and Neal had to stop a brawl from erupting.
* Note from Richard: Up next was a segment TNA taped with D'Angelo Dinero "performing miracles."
* For the TNA Knockouts Championship, Alissa Flash vs. Madison Rayne w/Tara. Winner via Rayne Drop in under a minute, Madison Rayne. Mickie James runs out right away but Madison and Tara bail. James is sick of Rayne's ridiculous title bouts. If she's a fighting champ then come here and fight me. Madison asks James what she thinks gives her the right to demand title shot after title shot after title shot. She's out of chances and it's not worth her while. James asks what would make it worth her while? Madison wants Mickie's locks. After beating Mickie she wants to embarrass her and shave her head. Mickie agrees.
* Jeff and Karen Jarrett are now out. Jeff says the alpha male has something to say. Kurt Angle does not have one shred of honor or dignity left in him. As a good man he can no longer do this to Kurt. He offers up a truce to Kurt Angle. He will rise up and be the better man and put an end to the misery. They have to co-exist for the kids. Kurt, please come out and beg for forgiveness. Kurt comes out holding a big present. He walks with a smile and hands the box to Karen. Kurt says Jeff is right. He's a husband and father and they need to co-exist. Kurt brought a gift as a peace offering. Jeff asks Kurt if he's being sincere. Kurt says look at him, does he look insincere? Jeff opens the gift and it's a guitar with the American flag on it. USA chant starts. Jeff, Kurt and Karen raise their hands together to pose but Kurt grabs the guitar and smashes it on Jeff and busts him open hardway. Karen goes for a low blow but Kurt isn't affected. He goes in his pants and pulls out a cup. Jeff is bleeding profusely from the head in multiple places. Karen cowers in the corner and he tells her to "stay down." He says he's sick of this and will end her. He wants Jeff in a cage at Lockdown. Jeff shakes his head no. Kurt says if he doesn't get what he wants he will hunt them down and kill them. Angle leaves while Jeff bleeds.
* For the TNA World Television Championship, Gunner vs. Murphy vs. Rob Terry. Winner & new Television Champion via TKO to Murphy, Gunner. Eric Bischoff was on the ramp afterwards and gave Gunner some applause and a thumbs up.
* Hernandez & Sarita & Rosita vs. Matt Morgan & Angelina Love & Winter. Angelina had a new entrance video and music. It's a street fight but not announced as one. Winner via catatonic back breaker from Winter to Rosita, Morgan, Angelina and Winter. Really quick match. An unidentified Hispanic guy came out and helped Hernandez after the match. Morgan ran them off and then celebrated in the ring.
* For the #1 contendership to the TNA Championship, AJ Styles vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Bully Ray vs. Mr. Anderson. No winner. A chair was in the ring and Anderson gave RVD a back suplex. Earl Hebner counted three but both of their shoulders were down because they were knocked out. Ray and AJ fought all over after the match. They went to the announcers table and ended up on the stage. AJ went to Ray with a chair but Ric Flair hit AJ with a low blow. Ray grabbed AJ and gave him a sit out powerbomb off the stage through a table. Agents and referees rushed out to check on them. Both are out of it and woozy. Paramedics are out with a stretcher and are taking AJ to the hospital. Fortune is out checking on AJ. Ray got up and pushed some security guys around and left. Ray came back out and tried to get back at AJ. Agents held him back. He went to the other side of the stage and fell. It looks like Bully Ray hurt himself and might have pulled a quad or blown his knee out. Ray is still on the ground. He might just be waiting for the stretcher to go out so he can attack. AJ just finally got taken out. Ray got helped to the back. Ray might've been hurt or went to the back to attack AJ's stretcher.
RAW Breakdown: Sheamus & Bryan, JR's Return, More Posted by Steve Carrier on 03/17/2011 at 01:16 PM
- As noted before, the March 14th episode of WWE RAW did a 3.66 rating with 5.68 million viewers. This week's show was seen by 69% male viewers and in the Males 18-49 demographic, it was up from last week's show with Steve Austin, with a 3.49 rating.
In the segment breakdown, The Rock's segment with the fake John Cena opened the show with a 3.80 rating. The interview with The Miz and his match with The Great Khali lost 386,000 viewers, another decline for The Miz since being pushed as WWE Champion.
The Triple H video and backstage segment with Snooki, John Morrison, Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler lost 297,000 more viewers. Sheamus winning the United States Title from Daniel Bryan gained 226,000 viewers. On the previous show with Steve Austin, Sheamus and Daniel Bryan lost big time following Austin's return segment. The gain for this week's title match shows that probably any mid-card talent would have lost big following Austin's return.
The segment with Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, Brian Christopher, Jim Ross and Jack Swagger gained 928,000 viewers and was RAW's peak rating this week with a 4.11 rating. Randy Orton vs. Mason Ryan lost 621,000 viewers which isn't good. The Drew Carey Hall of Fame announcement, promo from Michael Cole and segment with Snooki lost 301,000 viewers. The Trish Stratus vs. Vickie Guerrero match and post-match with Snooki, Layla, Michelle McCool, John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler gained 406,000 viewers to a 3.77 rating which is an above average increase for that period in the show.
The 15 minute overrun with the main event of Alberto Del Rio vs. John Cena and the attack from The Miz lost 270,000 viewers, falling to a 3.59 rating. Considering that Cena is a solid ratings draw, this can be seen as a negative sign for The Miz and/or Del Rio. The last 5 minutes of that 15 minute overrun did come back and gain 290,000 viewers. This could be attributed to people tuning into the USA Network for their next show because RAW usually isn't on at 11:15pm.
We reported earlier this week that Eric Bischoff recently received a promotion in TNA and is now the executive producer of TNA programming. Aside from overseeing the production of TNA programming, Bischoff also serves as the point-man between TNA Wrestling and Spike TV.
In another sign that the Bischoff-Hogan regime is on solid ground in TNA, Hulk Hogan is now claiming that he took control of TNAs creative process three weeks ago.
Hogan had an online exchange this week with former WWE superstar Kizarny, who was asking Hogan why he never got a job opportunity in TNA. Hogan responded:
"@SiNNbODHi just took over creative 3weeks ago,shoot. Now I understand why nobody is using you HH"
Kurt Angle comments on Jeff Hardy Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 03/16/2011 at 08:54 PM
Kurt Angle posted the following on Twitter:
"I Love Jeff Hardy as a Wrestler and a Man. He is talented and works harder than Anyone. I Hope He can turn it around and overcome obstacles. Jeff- You r in my thoughts and Prayers. You always have a Friend You can go to. GOD Bless."
NXT Rookie Challenge: Titus ONeil won Talk the Talk (2 Redemption points) (PHOTOS | WATCH) Darren Young def. Conor OBrian (PHOTOS | WATCH) Lucky Cannon & Tyson Kidd def. Byron Saxton & Yoshi Tatsu (PHOTOS | WATCH) NXT Rookie Challenge: Titus ONeil St. Patricks Day Keg Carry (3 Redemption points) (PHOTOS | WATCH)
NXT Rookie Records
Byron Saxton: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-1 Conor OBrian: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-1 Darren Young: Redemption points: 3, Win/loss record 2-0 Jacob Novak: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-1 Lucky Cannon: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 1-1 Titus ONeil: Redemption points: 5, Win/loss record 1-0 WWE Universe visit NXT.WWE.COM to watch WWE NXT highlights and the complete episode each Wednesday. The complete episode is also available Wednesdays on YouTube.com/wwe and Hulu.com!
- In addition to earning a spot on Season 6, it was revealed last night that the winner of this season's WWE NXT will also get to "pick" his Pro for Season 6. However, he must pick from the current group of Pro's: Yoshi Tatsu, Vladimir Kozlov, Hornswoggle, JTG, Chavo Guerrero and Tyson Kidd.
Jeff Hardy Court Update: Results Of Latest Hearing Posted by Dave Mitchell on 03/16/2011 at 12:15 PM
TNA star Jeff Hardy was scheduled to appear in a Moore County, North Carolina court on Wednesday morning, but once again, the case was continued to a later date.
This time, the reason for the continuance was that the district attorney's office is still waiting for evidence to come back from the state bureau of investigation.
Hardy is facing multiple drug charges, including felony trafficking, stemming from his September 2009 arrest.
TNA's "apology" to fans that ordered Victory Road Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 03/16/2011 at 02:08 AM
From TNAWrestling.com:
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Former Knockout files workers comp claim Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 03/15/2011 at 08:10 PM
Daffney issued a statement today on her Twitter account concerning her status with TNA Wrestling and she confirms that she has parted ways with the organization. Her contract expires today and company officials opted not to renew it. The Scream Queen claims she is unsure if her contract not being renewed is tied to her filing a workers compensation claim against the organization due to injuries she sustained working for them.
Yesterday my picture was taken down off of the TNA roster page. My contract expires today and TNA did not renew it, she wrote. I do not know if it has anything to do with it, but Ive made a Workers Comp claim against them due to injuries Ive sustained in the ring and my lawyers said to not go into anymore details.
At the April 20, 2010 Impact taping, Daffney was injured during a dark match against a novice performer, Miss Betsy (a/k/a Rosie Lottalove). She was taken to a hospital, where she was diagnosed with a deeply bruised sternum, a severe stinger and a concussion. Daffney made her return to TNA at the June 14 Xplosion taping, but would not resurface again until the December 9 episode of Impact. This marked her final appearance for TNA.
- It was speculated that Miss Tessmacher has parted ways with TNA Wrestling considering her pictures were removed from their website on Monday. However, they were added back today, as well as a profile to the roster page.
Daffney and Kiyoshi, however, were not added back to the site.
Backstage Reaction to Jeff Hardy's Situation Posted by Steve Carrier on 03/14/2011 at 08:04 PM
- As reported earlier, TNA Wrestling officials made the decision to send Jeff Hardy home from this week's iMPACT television tapings. Reports from last night's show were that Hardy was in no condition to perform and management decided to cut his match with Sting short.
Unlike the last time there was a question about Hardy's condition (prior to the Final Resolution pay-per-view in December, company officials were going to strip Hardy of the World Heavyweight Championship due to his condition backstage at the event, but then changed their minds) no one within the company has attempted to defend him. Many company employees are very upset about the situation, especially with the decision to allow Hardy to go out in front of the audience considering he stumbled on the ramp and nearly tripped over the ring steps. Others were surprised that an audible wasn't called to "make it up" to the audience.
While Hardy has been sent home from this week's iMPACT tapings, no further decision has been made regarding his future in the organization.
Hardy tweeted last night that "things are op." His next court date in Moore County, North Carolina is scheduled for Wednesday.
The Great Khali def. WWE Champion The Miz by Disqualification Sheamus def. U.S. Champion Daniel Bryan Randy Orton def. Mason Ryan Vickie Guerrero def. Trish Stratus in a No Disqualification Match John Cena def. Alberto Del Rio by Disqualification
ST. LOUIS, Mo. Although St. Louis lies some 900 miles from Seaside Heights, with Jersey Shores Nicole Snooki Polizzi acting as celebrity guest star, there was bound to be some explosive grenades, painful fist pumps and even a couple of cheap shots.
John Cena def. Alberto Del Rio by Disqualification (WATCH | PHOTOS) For the first time ever, John Cena, the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship, faced off against Alberto Del Rio, the No. 1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. As the two men squared off, Del Rios former NXT Rookie, Brodus Clay watched from the Mexican elitists corner until the proceedings were interrupted by The Rock. Or at least what looked like The Rock. In actuality, it was WWE Champion The Miz dressed as The Brahma Bull.
The shenanigans distracted Cena, who quickly fell under the attack of Del Rio and Clay. With the Cenation Commander-in-Chief down, Miz joined in the beatdown, eventually leaving Cena a lifeless heap on the arena floor.
Vickie Guerrero def. Trish Stratus in a No Disqualification Match; Six-Person Tag Team Match announced for WrestleMania (WATCH: PART 1 | PART 2 | PHOTOS) Vickie Grenade Guerrero is blowin up! The former SmackDown Official Consultant competed against legendary Diva Trish Stratus in a No Disqualification Match for her chance to be hired to Raw with her boyfriend Dolph Ziggler. And with some underhanded assistance from Lay-Cool, she actually pulled it off.
Guerrero celebrated as Raws celebrity guest star, Snooki from Jersey Shore, looked on. Before Vickie and Lay-Cool could further pummel Trish, Snooki slid into the ring and attacked Layla. Thats when John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler charged the ring. Before tempers could boil over further, Guerrero issued a challenge and the Jersey Shore star accepted. At WrestleMania, Snooki, Trish Stratus & John Morrison will take on Layla, Michelle McCool & Dolph Ziggler in a Six-Person Tag Team Match!
Drew Carey announced as a member of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2011 (WATCH) Drew Carey, come on down! The host of The Price is Right and entrant in 2001's Royal Rumble joins Shawn Michaels, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong and Sunny as an inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2011.
Randy Orton def. Mason Ryan (WATCH | PHOTOS) Three up, three down. First, there was Michael McGillicutty. Next up, David Otunga. And now, a third New Nexus disciple, Mason Ryan, has taken his place at the end of The Vipers boot. Orton managed to defeat all three men in three weeks. And in doing so, he prevented all of them from being in CM Punks corner during his WrestleMania bout against Orton. Not only that, after each of his three respective victories, The Viper punted each man in the skull, in direct defiance of The Second City Savior.
Michael Cole surprised Jerry The King Lawler with a special guest (WATCH | PHOTOS) Have you no shame, Michael Cole? In a repulsive effort to discredit his WrestleMania opponent, Jerry The King Lawler, the Raw announcer brought out Lawlers son, Brian Christopher, to confront him. A former WWE Superstar, Christopher (also known as Grandmaster Sexay) accused his father of being absent from his life growing up and proclaimed that he was the bigger Superstar of the two.
Coming to Lawlers defense was his former announce partner, Jim Ross. As Good Ol J.R. ratcheted up the rhetoric, Cole's trainer, Jack Swagger, attacked. He then slapped an ankle lock on the WWE Hall of Famer before relenting and imploring Cole to slap an ankle lock on Ross himself.
Sheamus def. U.S. Champion Daniel Bryan (WATCH | PHOTOS) Less than a week before St. Patricks Day and the Irishmans luck has taken a turn. After weeks of frustrating losses, Sheamus vowed to win the U.S. Title this week or he would quit WWE. Surviving an arduous match against U.S. Champion Daniel Bryan, The Celtic Warrior prevailed to log his first win in weeks and bring the U.S. Title to Ireland.
The Great Khali def. WWE Champion The Miz by Disqualification (WATCH | PHOTOS) Perhaps knowing that he faced too tall a task, WWE Champion The Miz seized an opportunity against The Great Khali. During their bout, Mizs fired assistant, Alex Riley, entered the ring and attacked The Punjabi Nightmare. The distraction allowed Miz to grab a steel chair, which he used to pummel Khali. Even after it was clear that Khali was incapacitated, Miz continued his attack, demonstrating an unseen level of viciousness.
Raw GM arranged two matches (PHOTOS) WWE Champion The Miz couldnt help himself. The arrogant Superstar ranted and ranted about how much more awesome he is than John Cena, Dwayne The Rock Johnson and anyone else on the Raw roster. Fate would intervene when Raws anonymous General Manager arranged two first-time ever matches. The first will pit No. 1 contender for the WWE Title, John Cena, against the No. 1 contender for the World Heavyweight Title, Alberto Del Rio. The second contest forces The Cleveland Screamer himself to face The Great Khali.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson addressed John Cena and WWE Champion The Miz (WATCH) After taking several shots across the bow courtesy of John Cena and WWE Champion The Miz, Dwayne The Rock Johnson replied with a few shots of his own. The Great One belittled the two WrestleMania rivals, first cracking on Cenas maturity and then threatening to layeth the SmackDown on Miz.
"Hurricane" Helms involved in bar incident Posted by Dave Mitchell on 03/14/2011 at 04:27 PM
Former WWE star Gregory "Hurricane" Helms was reportedly arrested once again over the weekend, according to North Carolina's WTSB Radio.
Helms was involved in a bar fight on Sunday night and was charged with "simple affray" following an altercation at a bar called "The Rehab".
According to the police report, the other person in the fight reportedly touched Helms' girlfriend which led to the confrontation. Lt. Both men were released at the scene but were ordered to appear in court on April 28 to answer to the charges.
In May 2008, Helms was charged with assault following an alleged incident at another Smithfield club. Those charges were dismissed in July 2008.
Helms responded to the reports on Twitter denying that he was actually arrested: "Can't let Jeff have all the heat! LOL But I didn't get arrested at all. Got a citation for defending my woman. No regrets, no apologies."
- Sheamus declared at this weekend's OKC live event that his "King" persona is dead and long lives The Celtic Warrior. Sheamus cut a promo before his match with Yoshi Tatsu and said ever since he won King of the Ring, he has been on the biggest losing streak of his career.
Matt Hardy Comments On The Jeff Hardy Situation Posted by Dave Mitchell on 03/14/2011 at 05:06 PM
Following reports that TNA star Jeff Hardy has been sent home from TNA due to his "condition" backstage at Sunday's Victory Road pay-per-view, Jeff's brother Matt has issued his first public comments regarding the situation.
Matt tweeted on Monday afternoon:
"Well, today has been quite the interesting day to say the least. And yes, Jeff is fine. I'm (definitely) fine. Just sore from busting my ass last night."
As previously reported, Jeff Hardy tweeted on Sunday night that "Things are op," which apparently means "things are okay."
Hulk Hogan responds to Jeff Hardy situation Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 03/14/2011 at 01:41 PM
The following exchange between Hulk Hogan and a fan went down on Twitter Monday morning...
Fan: @HulkHogan4Real Love ya Hulk,but seriously,it's time to get rid of Hardy.Guy's gotta problem that needs to be sorted out.That was a joke
Hogan's response: @jays712 brother were trying to get everything straightened out,I feel bad about some of the situiations that have to be delta with HH
- The man who ran in the ring during last night's Matt Morgan vs. Hernandez match at TNA's Victory Road was reportedly former OVW Heavyweight Champion "The Lowrider" Matt Barela. He may be being brought in to work with the new Mexican group that appears to be forming with Hernandez, Sarita and Rosita.
Report: Jeff Hardy sent home by TNA Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 03/14/2011 at 12:57 PM
Credit: PWInsider.com
Mike Johnson reports that, according to numerous sources, TNA officials have made the decision to send Jeff Hardy home from this week's Impact tapings.
It was widely reported that Hardy was in no condition to perform at the TNA Victory Road PPV which is why his main event title match with Sting was less than two minutes long.
As of Monday morning, nobody in TNA has publicly commented on the incident.
Street Fight and More Announced for TNA iMPACT Posted by Steve Carrier on 03/14/2011 at 12:37 AM
- TNA has announced the following for this Thursday's iMPACT, taping Monday night in Orlando. Jeff Hardy is not mentioned in the preview but is still listed on TNA's iMPACT preview page.
* The aftermath of Sting retaining the World Title at Victory Road and the double count out in the #1 Contender's Match with Mr. Anderson and Rob Van Dam
* A proposal for Kurt Angle from Karen and Jeff Jarrett
* Matt Morgan, Velvet Sky and Angelina Love vs. Hernandez and new Knockouts Tag Team Champions Rosita and Sarita in a Street Fight
TNA Victory Road PPV Results - March 13, 2011 Posted by Steve Carrier on 03/13/2011 at 11:26 PM
- TNA's Victory Road pay-per-view kicks off with a video package showing clips of Sting's past and him appearing to retire. We see clips of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff's war with Dixie Carter for control of TNA. More clips of Sting and what led to him winning the TNA World Title from Jeff Hardy in Fayetteville.
- And we're live from the iMPACT Zone in Orlando, Florida as the pyro goes off. Mike Tenay welcome us to the show and hype up tonight's matches. We go to the ring for tonight's opener.
Bully Ray vs. Tommy Dreamer
We go to the ring and out comes Brother Ray. He bullies SoCal Val out of the ring and takes the mic. Ray thanks God for men like Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, who are taking TNA to the top, he says. Ray says they have confidence in him as one of the best. Ray calls Tommy Dreamer his light work and is interrupted by Dreamer's music. Out he comes to the ring.
Ray says he's surprised Dreamer had the balls to show up. Ray says he's tight with Hogan and Bischoff now so tonight's match is now a No DQ match, falls count anywhere. Ray calls Dreamer a fat ass and Dreamer unloads on him with right hands. They go at it and Dreamer goes for a bulldog but gets clotheslined. Dreamer tosses Ray to the floor. They go at it on the floor now. Dreamer throws someone's water at Ray. Someone tosses him a big stuffed animal and he knocks Ray down with it.
Dreamer tosses Ray over the railing and into the crowd. Dreamer beats Ray up some more and poses in the fans. They brawl on the steps before coming back to the ring. Ray takes control and drops Dreamer over the railing, landing on him. Ray uses the steel steps on Dreamer's hand now. Dreamer comes back and throws a trash can full of weapons in the ring. In the ring they come now. Dreamer throws a sawhorse into the ring and comes off the top rope with a Singapore cane shot to the head on Ray. Dreamer brings a blow-up doll in the ring. Dreamer hits Ray in the head with a lid and Ray falls on top of the blow-up doll. Dreamer puts the doll on top of Ray and splashes him for a 2 count.
Dreamer goes up top but Ray hits him with a lid. Ray superplexes Dreamer down to the mat and drops an elbow on the blow-up doll before throwing it out of the ring. Ray goes for the Bubba Bomb but Dreamer counters with a DDT and a 2 count. The crowd wants tables so Dreamer brings one into the ring. Dreamer props one leg of the table up and goes for a piledriver but Ray counters and backdrops him. Ray drops Dreamer with a trash can. More back and forth action and a 2 count for Ray. Ray hits Dreamer with the cane a few times and sets up the table. Another cane shot. Ray gets a mic and asks Dreamer how it feels as he keeps giving him cane shots. Ray starts yelling Devon's name and says this is for him. Ray goes for a powerbomb but the 3D music hits and out comes Devon's sons, one in a neckbrace. Devon sneaks in the ring from behind. Ray turns around and gets hit by a 3D from Dreamer and Devon. Dreamer covers Ray for the pin and the win.
Winner: Tommy Dreamer
- After the match, Dreamer celebrates in the ring with Devon and his sons.
- We go backstage with Christy Hemme, Angelina Love, Velvet Sky and Winter. Winter says her actions proved on Thursday that she has always wanted them to be friends. Winter says she has no issue with Velvet but Velvet has issues with her. Winter is glad Angelina has finally realized this. Velvet asks Angelina if this true. Angelina walks off with Winter, leaving Velvet pissed.
TNA Knockouts Tag Team Title Match: Rosita and Sarita vs. Angelina Love and Winter
We go to the ring and out comes the challengers, the team of Rosita and Sarita. Sarita takes the mic and says she and her cousin are walking out as champions tonight. Sarita says she don't know about the problems the champs have but she knows they are not focused. Sarita speaks in Spanish and the crowd starts giving her crap. She gets pissed and says starting tonight with these titles, Mexico is taking back what's rightfully theirs. Out next comes the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Winter and Angelina Love.
Angelina and Rosita start the match off and trade headlocks. Angelina with 3 forearm shots. She misses a clothesline and Rosita takes her down. Angelina comes back with a snap suplex. Sarita is tagged in but Angelina drops her and tags in Winter. Winter with a back elbow and a backbreaker for a 2 count. They go back and forth. Winter with a Northern Lights suplex for another 2 count. Rosita interferes. Angelina is tagged in and continues the assault on Sarita. Sarita counters with a clothesline and tags Rosita back in for a bit of double teaming that fails as Rosita falls on her face. Angelina scoops Rosita up and slams her for a 2 count.
Winter comes in and misses a big boot. Rosita sweeps her and tags in Sarita. They try to double team again but it backfires on them and Winter takes back control. Angelina comes in and works on Sarita's arm. Angelina is thrown into the ropes and Rosita hits her in the back of the head. Rosita comes in but Angelina drops her on her back for a 2 count. Winter is tagged back in and they double team Rosita for a 2 count. The referee is distracted, allowing Sarita to grab one of the title belts and run in the ring. Earl Hebner sees her and stops her. Angelina and Sarita end up on the floor brawling, distracting Hebner again. Rosita is behind Winter with the belt, ready to attack. Velvet Sky runs in and takes the belt from her. Winter rolls Rosita up but the referee isn't there for the count. Rosita comes back and rolls Winter up for the pin, the win and the titles.
Winner and New TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions: Rosita and Sarita
- After the match, Angelina and Winter look at Velvet Sky like it's her fault they loss. Velvet tries to defend her actions. Angelina and Winter head off to the back with Velvet saying she tried to help them.
- Mike Tenay leads us into video of Karen and Jeff Jarrett's honeymoon. They have the kids at a theme park and everyone's having fun. Karen is a bit frustrated but the kids say it's the best honeymoon ever.
- Christy Hemme is backstage with Matt Morgan. Morgan says the Mexican people may have picked Hernandez up on a pedestal but tonight, Morgan will knock him right back down. Morgan says he is taking out Hernandez tonight and then coming for the TNA World Heavyweight Title. We go to clips of the feud between Morgan and Hernandez.
First Blood Match: Hernandez vs. Matt Morgan
We go to the ring and out first comes Hernandez followed by Matt Morgan for the First Blood Match. Morgan rushes the ring and they go at it immediately. Morgan gets the upperhand first and chokes Hernandez with his boot. Morgan comes back with headbutts and right hands in the corner. Morgan throws Hernandez to the floor and follows him. Morgan goes to slam Hernandez into the steps but it's countered and Morgan hits them. Morgan comes back and tosses Hernandez into them this time. The referee checks on Hernandez for blood.
Hernandez comes back in and takes Morgan down with a shoulder. Hernandez brings a long wooden handle into the ring and hits Morgan with it. Hernandez tries to poke Morgan's eye out with it but can't. The crowd chants for blood as Hernandez continues the assault. Morgan comes back with a big sideslam. His comeback doesn't last long as Hernandez hits another shoulder. Morgan comes back again but Hernandez beats him to the mat and takes him to the corner. Hernandez with a big spear in the corner. Hernandez poses now and taunts Morgan, wasting time.
First Blood Match: Hernandez vs. Matt Morgan
We go to the ring and out first comes Hernandez followed by Matt Morgan for the First Blood Match. Morgan rushes the ring and they go at it immediately. Morgan gets the upperhand first and chokes Hernandez with his boot. Morgan comes back with headbutts and right hands in the corner. Morgan throws Hernandez to the floor and follows him. Morgan goes to slam Hernandez into the steps but it's countered and Morgan hits them. Morgan comes back and tosses Hernandez into them this time. The referee checks on Hernandez for blood.
Hernandez comes back in and takes Morgan down with a shoulder. Hernandez brings a long wooden handle into the ring and hits Morgan with it. Hernandez tries to poke Morgan's eye out with it but can't. The crowd chants for blood as Hernandez continues the assault. Morgan comes back with a big sideslam. His comeback doesn't last long as Hernandez hits another shoulder. Morgan comes back again but Hernandez beats him to the mat and takes him to the corner. Hernandez with a big spear in the corner. Hernandez poses now and taunts Morgan, wasting time.
They both get up and Morgan drops Hernandez multiple times with clotheslines. Morgan with a big splash in the corner and an overhead suplex. Morgan grabs the wooden stick from earlier and goes to use it but it's blocked. Hernandez goes up top but Morgan tosses him across the ring. A fan rushes the ring but the referee tackles him. Morgan helps kick the fan out of the ring. This allows Hernandez to put a chain on his fist. Morgan turns around and blocks the chain shot. Morgan takes the chain and drops Hernandez with it. Morgan calls for another referee because somehow the other one got knocked down when the fan ran in. Morgan goes back to Hernandez. Hernandez squirts a bunch of fake blood on Morgan. Another referee runs down and calls for the bell, seeing the fake blood on Morgan's body.
Winner: Hernandez
- Hernandez runs to the ramp and we see that he was already cut open from the chain shot. Morgan argues in the ring with the referee. Morgan flips him off and leaves.
- Christy Hemme is backstage with Max and Jeremy Buck. Max says it's his birthday and Jeremy had this great idea of no matter what, he would get the X Division title tonight. Max walks off and Hemme asks Jeremy if this is true and he doesn't seem so sure about it. We go to Jeremy Borash and Kazarian. Kazarian talks about his experience in the Ultimate X match and says just like Charlie Sheen, tonight he is winning.
- We see Cookie and Robbie E. in a clip from earlier. Cookie is worried about him getting the X Division title back tonight. Robbie tells her not to worry and walks off. Cookie wants some vodka.
Ultimate X for the TNA X Division Title: Robbie E. vs. Max Buck vs. Jeremy Buck vs. Kazarian
We go to the ring and out first comes Robbie E. with Cookie. Out next comes Generation Me - Max and Jeremy Buck. Last out is the TNA X Division Champion Kazarian, representing Fortune. The bell rings and Cookie grabs Kazarian's leg to start the match while Generation Me takes out Robbie, throwing him to the floor. The Bucks double team Kazarian now with some high flying moves. Traci Brooks comes out to look after Kazarian from Cookie. Kazarian leaps up to the rope in the air but can't get to the belt. Kazarian finally gets the upperhand on the Bucks but i comes Robbie E. Robbie works Kazarian over in the corner.
Max gets on the cable again but Robbie pulls him down before he gets to the belt. Robbie climbs to the top and grabs the cable. Kazarian comes up on the cable right behind him and they go at it hanging in the air. Kazarian kicks Robbie down and falls on top of him with a leg drop. Jeremy Buck comes in and kicks Kazarian down and plants him on his face. Max comes in and goes up to the cable. Jeremy helps him navigate it but Robbie and Kazarian stop them before he gets the belt. Robbie and Kaz go at it now with right hands.
Kazarian goes for Fade to Black but it's countered. Kaz dumps Robbie over the ropes and onto the steel steps. Kaz leaps over the ropes and onto the floor where Robbie is. Max runs through the ropes and dropkicks Kaz back. Max wants Jeremy to help him get on the cable again it looks like. Jeremy ends up being moonsaulted by Max onto Robbie and Kaz on the floor. Max calls for Jeremy to hurry and get back in the ring. Kaz makes it back first and goes at it with Max. Max with a dropkick. Max goes up to the cable again as Jeremy keeps Kaz down. Max slides across the cable but Kaz stops him as he gets to the belt. Generation Me double team Kaz some more. Jeremy keeps Kaz down again as Max goes for the cable. He goes back down. Kaz goes for the cable but Jeremy leaps up and blocks him from moving. Kaz dropkicks Jeremy from the cable. Kaz yanks Max off the cable again and hits him with a cutter as he drops down. Robbie comes back in and goes up top as Cookie screams. Robbie jumps out onto the cable but Max grabs his leg and pulls him down. Max with a nice blockbuster off the top.
Max climbs up top but Kaz shoves him and his head goes into the bars on the steel structure. Robbie and Jeremy go at it. Jeremy runs over to Kaz who is still up top. Robbie powerbombs Jeremy as Jeremy suplexes Kaz off the top in a big tower move. Kaz hits Fade to Black on Robbie. Jeremy with a big elbow and spin kick on Kaz takes him down. Jeremy goes for the title now but Kaz kicks him on the turnbuckle. Kaz hits an insane corkscrew exploder move from the top on Jeremy. Kaz goes back up top as Robbie does on the opposite of the ring. They both go out on the cable. Generation Me grabs Robbie's legs and pull him down. They grab Kaz's legs now and swing him, pulling him down hard. Jeremy goes for the title now and Max doesn't like it. Max pulls Jeremy off the turnbuckle and they argue.
Max and Jeremy race for the belt and meet in the middle of the X. They trade slaps and punches while hanging on the cable. Jeremy goes down. Kaz climbs above the cables and comes out on top as Robbie sets up a ladder and climbs it. Kaz walks across the top of the cables and reaches down for the belt. They struggle for it but Kaz grabs it. Kaz kicks Robbie off the ladder and drops down to the mat for the win.
Winner: Kazarian
- We go to more footage of Karen and Jeff's honeymoon. Karen is frustrated with the kids and wants them to hurry and eat so they can go home. Jeff wants a kiss but Karen isn't having it. One of the kids asks Karen if she's happy and she's not. Jarrett says he has one more stop that will make Karen happy. Jeff tells Karen she's going to get wet but she's still not thrilled.
- We go backstage with Christy Hemme and the TNA Tag Team Champions Beer Money. They talk about entertaining the fans and get Christy to do the Beer Money dance but Robert Roode pokes her from behind. They get serious now. Roode says they are the best tag team in the planet. They got here by showing respect to everyone they have faced. Roode says Shannon Moore knows nothing about respect. James Storm says Moore must have grown a set of balls. Storm says Moore will learn what respect is all about tonight. Storm is sorry about Moore's damn luck. We go to clips of the Beer Money vs. Ink Inc. feud.
TNA Tag Team Title Match: Ink Inc. vs. Beer Money
We go to the ring and out comes the challengers, Shannon Moore and Jesse Neal. Out next comes the TNA Tag Team Champions Beer Money. Storm and Neal start the match out and lock up. Storm takes Neal down first. Lots of back and forth action. Neal with two arm drags and they come face to face in the middle of the ring. Storm slaps Neal. Neal slaps Storm. Storm with a neckbreaker and a 2 count. Neal with a crossbody out of the corner for a 2 count.
Moore and Roode are tagged in. Roode takes Moore down and they trade holds. Storm takes Moore down with a shoulder but Moore dropkicks him for a 2 count. Roode catches Moore with a til-a-whirl backbreaker and another 2 count. Neal is tagged back in for some double teaming. Neal charges the corner but Roode moves. Roode clotheslines Moore and scoop slams Neal for a 2 count. Storm is tagged back in but Moore runs in and hits him from behind. Moore is tagged back in and unloads on Storm in the corner. Moore with a leg drop for a 1 count. Another headlock by Moore.
Moore slams Storm by his hair and tags back in Neal. Neal hits a big neckbreaker for a 2 count. Headlock by Neal now. Moore comes back in and continues the assault on Storm. Another tag to Neal, keeping in control of Storm. 2 count by Neal. Moore whips Storm hard into the corner. Moore leaps at Storm in the corner but he moves. Roode and Neal come in at the same time and trade shots in the middle of the ring. Roode with clotheslines and shoulders now. Roode with a big backdrop. Roode with chops. Neal kicks Roode in his face but gets spinebustered for a 2 count. Storm comes back in and they hit a big double team move on Neal. Moore comes in and fights with Beer Money, hitting a nice headscissors and kick. Hurricanrana by Moore on Roode. Moore and Storm go at it now. Moore with a moonsault on Storm. Roode catches Moore but gets bulldogged for a 2 count.
Moore goes to the top but Roode pushes Neal into him. Roode and Moore continue to go back and forth. Roode with a 2 count and he's getting frustrated. Neal attacks Roode from behind. Storm kicks Neal in the back of the head and then hits a double suplex ion Moore. Beer Money do their usual taunt but Neal spears from behind. Neal hits a neckbreaker while Moore hits a cutter for a 2 count. The end comes when Storm hits the superkick on Neal. They hit the DUI on Moore for the win.
Winner: Beer Money
- Christy Hemme is backstage with Ric Flair and Matt Hardy. Hardy talks about being famous and a champion.
AJ Styles vs. Matt Hardy
We go to the ring where AJ Styles is. Out next comes Matt Hardy with Ric Flair in his corner. They lock up and here we go. They take it to the corner and are separated. AJ with right hands and chops on Hardy. Styles with a side headlock now. Hardy fights out of it but AJ drops him with a shoulder. Hardy fights out of another hold by AJ. AJ with another headlock, taking Hardy to the mat.
Hardy goes down after a big dropkick. AJ goes to the apron. Hardy brings him back. AJ comes back and knocks Hardy out to the floor. Flair distracts AJ and he turns around to a clothesline from Hardy for a 2 count. Hardy slams AJ and works him over on the mat. Hardy with right hands now. Hardy charges but AJ pulls the ropes and Hardy falls out to the floor. AJ hits a moonsault off the apron and onto the floor. They fight on the floor. Hardy pulls AJ's face into the apron. Hardy rams Styles' shoulder into the ring post and comes back into the ring. Flair looks at AJ on the ground disappointed. Hardy throws AJ into the railing but he baseball slides under the railing and comes up in the crowd. AJ springboards over the railing and onto Hardy. They come back in the ring and AJ hits Hardy with Flair chops. Hardy fights AJ off. AJ counters with elbows. Hardy slings AJ backwards into the corner and he goes down hard.
AJ gets thrown back out to the floor. Ric Flair attacks with chops and right hands while the referee is distracted by Hardy. Hardy brings AJ back in the ring and slingshots his neck under the second rope. Hardy applies a double underhook submission. Styles collapses to the ring as Hardy keeps the hold applies. AJ turns it into a 2 count but Hardy regains control of the hold. Styles rams Hardy back into the corner. AJ charges but Hardy drops AJ's face into the corner. Hardy drops AJ on his head for another 2 count. Hardy chokes AJ with the ropes now. Flair reaches over and grabs AJ's crotch while the referee can't see.
Hardy with elbow drops and another 2 count. Hardy with another submission on AJ's neck. AJ fights back with chops and right hands. They both miss clotheslines and then hit each other at the same time. AJ drops Hardy with an enziguri kick. They trade right hands in the middle of the ring now. AJ drops Hardy with clotheslines and a kick. AJ with a backbreaker and a 2 count. Another 2 count by AJ. AJ goes up top but Hardy moves. Hardy with a side effect for a close 2 count. Hardy goes back up top and comes down on AJ's head. Hardy goes for Twist of Hate but AJ counters with a 2 count. AJ clotheslines Hardy. AJ calls for the Styles Clash but Hardy counters and slams AJ on his neck. 2 count for Hardy. AJ goes for a pin but Flair distracts the referee on the apron and he can't get it. AJ goes over to Flair on the apron. Flair pokes him on the apron. Hardy comes up. AJ kicks Flair with a pele kick and he hits the floor. Hardy with a big DDT on AJ. Hardy goes up top and hits a moonsault for a 2 count. AJ counters Twist of Hate again. Hardy goes up top but AJ kicks him in the head and he falls to the mat. AJ hits a big Spinal Tap from the top while Flair is distracting the referee. Hebner fights Flair off and counts the pin for Styles.
Winner: AJ Styles
- After the match, Flair is going crazy. AJ runs over from behind and drops Flair with a low blow. We go to replays.
- We go to more footage of the Jarrett honeymoon. Karen says she doesn't want to get wet and no more rides. She says this is a family vacation, not a honeymoon. Karen is ready to go. Jeff says he knows what's missing. Jeff says he misses him too. He's talking about Kurt Angle. Jeff says he's calling for a truce with Kurt on Thursday's iMPACT. Karen asks where the kids are. Jeff says they're off having fun. The kids all run up wet and get Karen wet. She starts screaming as a big wave of water splashes them all.
- Christy Hemme is backstage with Mr. Anderson. Anderson talks about the #1 contender's match with Rob Van Dam tonight and says it's just business. Anderson says everyone finishes last but assholes always finish first and walks off.
- We get a video with highlights leading up to the Mr. Anderson and Rob Van Dam match for the #1 contendership.
#1 Contender's Match: Rob Van Dam vs. Mr. Anderson
We go to the ring and out first comes Rob Van Dam. Mr. Anderson comes out to the stage next and cuts a promo before heading to the ring. They come face to face and talk trash. Anderson strikes first and they trade shots. Anderson drops RVD with a shoulder. Lots of back and forth action and counters to start the match. RVD takes Anderson with a scissors for a 2 count.
They lock up again for more back and forth counters and holds. More pin attempts by each man. Anderson with another shoulder block. RVD goes to leap frog but it's botched. Anderson clotheslines RVD in the corner. RVD turns it around with shoulder thrusts in the corner. RVD with a springboard kick and Rolling Thunder.
They go to the floor. Anderson gets draped over the railing. RVD goes to the apron and runs at Kennedy for a leg drop on the rail. Anderson moves and RVD lands hard and awkwardly. Anderson uses the ring post on RVD's leg now as we're back in the ring. Anderson focuses his attention on RVD's leg, hitting it with knee drops now. Anderson applies a single leg Boston crab now. Anderson takes it to the corner now and then clips RVD's leg from behind. 2 count for Anderson. RVD fights out of the corner with clotheslines and a kick to the face. Anderson goes to plant RVD on his face but it's countered. RVD goes for Rolling Thunder but Anderson moves and counters it. RVD with a headlock now. Anderson backdrops him. Anderson with elbow drops and a neckbreaker for a 2 count. Anderson hits the plunge for another 2 count.
RVD ends up hitting shoulder thrusts in the corner. They end up going to the floor as RVD splashing Anderson over. They fight up the ramp as the referee counts. Anderson drops RVD on the floor with a Mic Check and both go down. Neither can make it back in time and the referee calls for the bell.
Double Count Out
- After the match, the fans call for the match to be restarted as RVD and Anderson try to recover at ringside. RVD argues with the referee and wants the match restarted it looks like. We go to Tenay and Taz, and we have no #1 contender for the World Title.
- We get a backstage video from Jeff Hardy. He says he is going to bring Sting and everyone else back to reality tonight.
- They air a video of Sting for tonight's main event where he starts out talking about how he got into pro wrestling and then when he thought he was going to retire. Sting is back.
TNA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jeff Hardy vs. Sting
We got to the ring and out comes the challenger Jeff Hardy. Out next comes the TNA World Heavyweight Champion Sting and he gets a nice reaction from the iMPACT Zone. Jeremy Borash does formal ring introductions as we get ready to go.
Eric Bischoff interrupts and makes his way out to the ring. Bischoff talks about March 3rd where "the network" got involved in their business. He says since Hardy was taken advantage of, he's going to be fair tonight. Bischoff extends his hand to Sting but Sting won't shake it. Bischoff says he spoke with Hulk Hogan and since Hardy couldn't prepare for Sting on March 3rd, they told Hardy tonight they were changing it ahead of time. Hardy had been preparing for the stipulation and it is... No DQ. Sting decks Bischoff with a right hand and he goes down. The bell rings and here we go.
They play with the crowd to start. Sting bullies Hardy back into the corner and Hardy cowers down. They lock up now and Sting strikes first. Sting hits a few shots and out of nowhere hits a Death Drop for the pin and the win.
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
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Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 35 jaar jong.
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