WWE reports that Tshepo Sekhabi, the man who attacked Randy Orton at Tuesday's live event in Cape Town, South Africa, pleaded guilty in court yesterday.
Sekhabi was charged and ordered to either pay a 500 Rand fine, or spend 30 days in jail. Sekhabi acknowledged his wrongfulness, and was given a three-year suspended sentence. Sekhabi also is not allowed to attend any of the other WWE live events in Johannesburg, South Africa this week.
We are in Houston, Texas and your announcers are Alex Life of Riley and Michael JBL isnt the only one at the Summit Cole.
Alberto Del Rio is in the ring and he is about to announce the person he will face for the World Title at SummerSlam. Alberto says that he wants to start off by saying thank you . . . thank you for nothing. When he was champion before, the people did not support him. They did not want him to be their champion.
Alberto says that there is nothing that the people can do about him being champion. Alberto thanks one person. The person with vision and leadership. That person is Vickie Guerrero. John Cena was allowed to choose his opponent for SummerSlam and Vickie has allowed him to do the same thing. He wants everyone to cheer for Vickie.
John Cena wasted his pick by choosing that little troll Daniel Bryan. We all know that John Cena only did that because he is afraid of Alberto Del Rio. That is when Alberto started thinking. Why dont you choose, the Beast . . . Brock Lesnar? It turns out that Lesnar has different plans for SummerSlam so that is his lost.
Why not go loco and give a shot to Houstons own . . . Booker T? Alberto remembered that Booker, just like everything else to come out of Houston is a big disappointment. The person he chose deserved this opportunity more than anyone. He is one of the greatest athletes of all time. He is big, fast, strong, and vicious. He is the perfect opponent for Alberto Del Rio. That is why he is going to give this person his first opportunity to be World Champion.
Alberto announces that his opponent is . . .
Ricardo Rodriguez
Vickie Guerrero comes out and she throws a few excuse mes Albertos way.
Alberto wants to hug Vickie but Vickie only has excuse mes for Alberto. She says that it seems like Alberto is trying to disrespect her. Vickie says that Daniel Bryan is a worthy competitor for the WWE Title. Instead, Alberto chooses Ricardo. He is a jiggly little manchild. He expected so much more from Alberto.
Alberto tells Vickie not to be mad at her. He says that he can pick someone else to be his opponent for SummerSlam. Alberto picks . . .
The Brooklyn Brawler.
Vickie tells Alberto to listen to her. The man who appointed her general manager would not like that decision either. Since she knew that Alberto would make an immature decision, at SummerSlam, Alberto will face the winner of the match between Rob Van Dam, Christian, and Randy Orton.
Alex and Michael talk about the main event. They also talk about Kaitlyn getting a title match against AJ Lee tonight, in her home town. CM Punk will face Fandango after what happened last week.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Alex and Michael discuss the situation between Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow. We have highlights from last week when Cody Rhodes decided to get timesharing with the briefcase and then he taught it how to swim later in the show.
Match Number One: Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter) versus Cody Rhodes
Before the match, Zeb Colter tells the people of Texas that they are a shame. He says that he saw hundreds of people . . .
Cody attacks Swagger before Colter can show us how people SNEAK across the border.
Rhodes punches Swagger and then he connects with the drop down uppercut and then he knees Swagger in the head and he gets a near fall. Swagger with a belly-to-belly slam and then he backs Cody into the corner and connects with knees to the midsection. Swagger with an Irish whip and a running knee into the corner.
Swagger with a short arm clothesline and he gets a near fall. Swagger traps the arms and he utters We The People a few times. Cody gets to his feet and Cody with elbows. Swagger with a shoulder to counter Beautiful Disaster and then Swagger gets a near fall with a Swagger Bomb. Swagger with forearms to the back.
Swagger tries for the Doctor Bomb but Cody with a sunset flip for the three count.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
We go to commercial.
We are back and Josh Mathews is in the back with Cody Rhodes. Josh asks Cody about last week when he threw Damien Sandows briefcase in the Gulf of Mexico. Cody says that there were six others in the match and it was every man for himself. He does not blame Damien for preventing him from getting the contract. He might have done the same thing.
He is fed up with Damien. He does not like anyone who talks down to himself or anyone. Cody says that throwing the briefcase into the Gulf was like the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
He was part of the Rhodes Scholars. Contrary to Damien, the best part was Rhodes.
Damien attacks Cody from behind and he connects with knees and forearms. Damien slams Codys head into a case while officials pull him off Cody. An official checks on Cody.
Match Number Two: Sin Cara versus Big E Langston
Cara with kicks and forearms while the lights go down. Langston with a body block. Cara with an enzuigiri and he gets a near fall. We see Ziggler watching from the locker room. Langston with a back body drop and then he applies a side head lock and he squeezes Caras head. Cara with knees to the back but Langston with a clothesline.
Langston hangs Cara over the apron and he connects with a forearm across the back of the head. Langston with a camel clutch in the rope and the referee warns Langston. Langston with an abdominal stretch. Langston grabs the ropes for extra leverage but the referee sees it and he tells Langston to release the hold. Langston with a kick.
Cara with enzuigiris on the apron and then he goes for a springboard cross body but Langston catches him. Cara with kicks after escaping the Big Ending. Cara goes for a springboard moonsault but Langston catches him and hits the Big Ending and gets the three count.
Winner: Big E Langston
We go to commercial.
We are back with a Wyatt Family video.
Alex and Michael talk about the Wyatt Family.
Renee Young is in the back with Kaitlyn and she is joined by Layla El. Renee asks Kaitlyn what her strategy is. Kaitlyn says that she let AJ mess with her head and she says fool me once, shame on you . . . fool me twice, youre gonna get a spear.
Kaitlyn says that she is from Houston, and this is the arena where she won the Divas Championship for the first time. History will repeat itself.
Layla says that she has never seen anyone with the drive and determination that Kaitlyn has.
Kaitlyn is touched by what Layla said.
Vickie tells Alberto that she wasnt born yesterday.
Alberto tells Vickie that she went back on her word because she said that he could pick whoever he wanted.
Vickie asks Alberto if he is afraid of competition.
Alberto says that he is not afraid of anyone. He says this is not the way you treat a champion.
Brad Maddox enters and Vickie yells at him. Brad says that he agrees with Vickies decision.
Fandango avoids Punk and Punk responds with kicks and a forearm. Punk with a slam followed by an elbow drop. Punk with chops and punches to Fandango. Punk with a snap mare into a reverse chin lock. Fandango with a side head lock of his own. Fandango with a shoulder tackle. Punk with a back heel kick and a back elbow.
Punk gets a near fall. Fandango sends Punk into the turnbuckles with a drop toe hold and he tries for a suplex but Punk escapes and he hits a leg lariat. Punk tries for the Go To Sleep but Fandango goes to the floor and we go to commercial.
We are back and Summer stands between Punk and Fandango. Fandango attacks Punk and then he Irish whips Punk into the ring steps. Punk holds his shoulder but he gets back into the ring. Fandango with punches and then he rubs Punks face across the mat. Fandango with an Irish whip. Fandango with another hard Irish whip and Punk continues to hold his right arm.
Fandango punches Punk followed by an elbow to the head. Fandango with a punch and Punk goes down to the mat. Fandango with a reverse chin lock. Punk with punches and he tries for a sunset flip but Fandango stays on his feet and Fandango with a kick for a near fall. Fandango with a reverse chin lock.
Punk gets to his feet and he connects with some elbows and chops. Punk with a punch and forearms using his left arm. Punk with an Irish whip but Fandango gets his foot up and he gets a near fall. Fandango goes to the turnbuckles for a knee drop but he misses when Punk moves out of the way. Punk continues to favor his arm and he avoids a splash by Fandango. Punk with forearms followed by a swinging neck breaker for a near fall.
Punk with the running knee into the corner followed by a short arm clothesline. Punk goes up top for the elbow drop but Fandango rolls to the apron and Punk returns to the mat. Fandango with an enzuigiri to Punk and then he hits a Falcon Arrow for a near fall. Fandango goes up top for the FandangoBama Jam but Punk hits the ropes and Fandango is crotched. Punk tries for a superplex and he hits it after blowing a kiss. Punk with the Anaconda Vice and Fandango taps out.
Renee Young is with Rob Van Dam in the back. She asks Rob about his chance to be number one contender. He says that he feels fantastic and he has been on top of his game. He is ready for Randy Orton and Christian. Neither are a pushover, but they are not Rob Van Dam.
Christian enters and he says that it is good to see Rob and he tells Rob that things have changed since Rob has been gone, some things have changed and some have not. Everyone knows that Captain Charisma deserves one more match.
Randy Orton enters and he says that he deserves one more loss. He also says that even though he has the WWE Title briefcase, it doesnt mean he will be complacent. Maybe he will be the WWE and World Champion at the same time. He tells Rob that he has a surprise for him and it is a welcome back gift. It is an R-K-. . .
Rob calls Randy bro and says that this is his interview time. He says that he did not come for a stroll down memory lane. He came back to get some gold. There will be one winner and it will be him.
Renee leaves and they talk some trash before we go to commercial.
We are back and we are told that Brad Maddox and Vickie Guerrero have banned Big E Langston from ringside for AJs matches.
Match Number Four: Kaitlyn (with Layla El) versus AJ Lee for the Divas Title
AJ goes after Kaitlyn and she punches her but the referee pulls her off Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn picks up AJ and runs her into the turnbuckles. Kaitlyn with a shoulders in the corner. Kaitlyn with a short arm clothesline. AJ with an arm wringer that sends Kaitlyn into the ropes. AJ with a reverse chin lock and she gets on Kaitlyns back to add more pressure.
Kaitlyn gets back to her feet and she backs AJ into the turnbuckles. AJ with a clothesline and she skips around the ring. AJ with a kick but Kaitlyn with a drop kick. Kaitlyn with a gutbuster from the shoulders and AJ rolls to the floor.
Kaitlyn goes to the floor after AJ and she sends AJ into the ringside barrier. Kaitlyn goes for a spear but Layla gets in the way. AJ sends Kaitlyn into the ringside barrier and then she sends Kaitlyn back into the ring and she applies the Black Widow and Kaitlyn taps out.
After the match, Kaitlyn tries to figure out what happened with Layla.
Layla joins AJ in skipping around the ring.
AJ and Layla hug and we go to commercial.
We are back with the Raw Rebound.
We go to commercial.
Before we find out who will face Alberto Del Rio at SummerSlam, Alberto makes his way to the ring and he calls them the Three Stooges. Alberto says that he will be watching and enjoying seeing them beating the guacamole out of each other. He says that Ricardo could have beaten any of them. At SummerSlam one of them will be tapping out to the World Champion.
Match Number Five: Randy Orton versus Christian versus Rob Van Dam in a Number One Contender Vickie Wouldnt Let Alberto Pick His Opponent Even Though She Promised Him Match
Orton kicks and punches Christian and then Van Dam punches Orton. Christian with punches to Van Dam. Orton with punches to Christian but Christian punches back. Christian sends Orton to the floor and he deals with Van Dam. Christian with an Irish whip but Van Dam with an elbow and a springboard side kick. Van Dam sets for Rolling Thunder but Orton trips him and pulls Van Dam to the floor.
Orton trie to send Van Dam into the steps but Van Dam blocks it and he sends Orton into the steps. Van Dam puts Orton on the ringside barrier and he goes ot the apron for the guillotine leg drop but Christian stops him momentarily. Van Dam takes care of Christian and then he hits the guillotine leg drop.
All three men are down on the floor. Christian with a spear to Van Dam while he focuses too much on the crowd.
We go to commercial.
Christian with an Irish whip but Van dam floats over and goes to the opposite corner but Christian moves when Van Dam tries for a springboard side kick. Christian with a kick and he hits a tornado DDT but Van Dam kicks out.
Orton with a European uppercut to Christian and he punches Christian. Christian sends Orton into the ropes and he slingshots to the floor but Orton avoids the punch. Christian returns to the ring and he runs into a Thesz Press from Orton. Orton punches Christian but Christian with an elbow and he goes up top.
Orton stops Christian and they exchange punches. Orton with head butts and he goes up for a superplex and he hits it. Orton holds his neck and the delay to make the cover allows Christian to kick out.
Van Dam with clotheslines to Christian and Orton followed by a spinning heel kick to Christian. Van Dam with the step over spin kick to Orton. Van Dam with a monkey flip to Christian followed by a running spin kick to Orton. Van Dam with a slam and he goes up for the split legged moonsault but Orton kicks out.
Van Dam with shoulders in the corner and he does a handspring but Orton with a knee when Van Dam tries for a shoulder. Orton sets for the IEDDT but Christian with a back drop that sends Orton to the floor. Christian with a back body drop that sends Van Dam over the top rope to the floor.
Christian with a baseball slide to Orton and then he slams Orton on the floor. Van dam slams Christian and then Van Dam goes into the ring and he looks around and does the thumb pump and then he hits a flip dive onto Orton and Christian as we go to commercial.
We are back and Christian and Orton exchange punches. Orton with a back body drop to Christian while Van Dam is on the floor. Christian with a boot to Orton and then he goes for a drop kick from the turnbuckles. Orton catches Christian and he gets a near fall with a jackknife cover. Christian counters with a sunset flip.
Christian with an inverted DDT to Orton and he knocks Van Dam off the apron. Christian waits for Orton to get up for the spear but Orton with a leap frog. Christian with a punch and he goes to the turnbuckle for a back elbow. Christian waits for Orton to get up for a Killswitch. Van Dam with a side kick from the top to Orton and Christian with a rollup on Van Dam for a near fall.
Christian with a punch to Van Dam but Van Dam with a kick in the corner and Van Dam goes up top for the Five Star Frog Splash and he hits it. Orton is able to make the save on the cover. Orton sends Van Dam into the turnbuckles and then he punches Van Dam. Van Dam with an Irish whip but Orton with a clothesline out of the corner. Orton with another clothesline. He avoids a clothesline from Van Dam.
Orton waits for the power slam but Van Dam knows that it is coming and he holds on to the ropes. Van Dam with a drop kick that sends Orton to the other side of the ring and Van Dam goes for Rolling Thunder but Orton recovers and hits the power slam. Orton tries for the IEDDT but Van Dam with a shoulder on the apron. Van Dam tries for a slingshot move back into the ring but Orton with a drop kick and Van Dam goes to the floor.
Christian tries for the Killswitch but Orton escapes and he hits the IEDDT on Christian. Orton looks around and he finds the spot to twist to the mat for the push ups prior to the RKO. Orton with an RKO to Van Dam and Christian with a backslide to counter Ortons attempt at an RKO to get the three count.
Winner Christian
After the match, Christian celebrates his chance at ONE MORE MATCH
Christian watches Orton after the match because we know what Randy Orton can do. Orton offers his hand to Christian and he shakes it.
Van Dam shakes Christians hand as well.
Josh Mathews asks Christian how he feels. Before Christian can say too much, Alberto Del Rio attacks Christian from behind and he hits a super kick.
Del Rio stands over Christian as we go to credits.
TNA Gutcheck may be over as we know it. After the releases of judge Bruce Prichard and D'Lo Brown Gutcheck may be finished. Danny Davis has reportedly been telling colleagues that he will no longer be making appearances on Impact Wrestling, hinting at the segments removal.
Throughout TNA Gutcheck's existence only three wrestlers are left on TNA's roster that competed in a match/participated in a seminar. Those being; Lei'd Tapa, Sam Shaw, and BFG Series competitor Jay Bradley.
TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV Aired live from Wichita Falls, Texas. Report by Chris Shore and ProWrestling.net
[Q1] Before the show started, Taz was shown backstage coming into the arena, but security wouldnt let him in because of Hulk Hogans orders. Taz had a meltdown and said he was going to call someone and have them fired. He stormed off as security apologized The recap video aired, followed by Mike Tenay and Jeremy Borash checking in on commentary
A new #August1Warning video played and the guy said he would be there tonight Austin Aries made his ring entrance. He cut a promo congratulating Chris Sabin on his win, and then put over his match with AJ Styles later in the show. Bobby Roode cut him off and came to the ring and cut a promo about not having a good year ever since Aries beat him for the title. He said he was going to turn it around and win the BFG series. Aries said he hoped Roode did get to the finals so he could bear him again and left the ring. Hernandez started his entrance, but Roode attacked him on the ramp [C]
[Q2] 1. Bobby Roode vs. Hernandez in a Bound for Glory match. The match was in progress when the show returned. Hernandez missed a top rope dive and Roode slapped on a crossface. Hernandez sold it for a moment before standing up and slamming Roode down. Hernandez did the flying shoulder tackle while Roode just stood there and oversold the hell out of it.
Roode sneaked in a low blow and hooked a roll-up for two. He went to the floor and tossed several chairs in the ring. When the ref started tossing chairs out of the ring, Roode grabbed a beer bottle from under the ring and hit Hernandez with it. He covered, and the ref counted while looking confused
Bobby Roode defeated Hernandez at 10:43 to earn 7 points in the BFG series.
Backstage, the Main Event Mafia was shown arriving. Sting said they would find out who the August 1 guy was tonight and Angle said they were going to make the Aces and Eights an offer they couldnt refuse [C]
A video recapped Roodes actions, followed by the BFG leaderboard Backstage, ODB got ready for her match by drinking and talking to Eric Young. She left EY alone with Joseph Park. EY told Park he had an idea about what was happening and handed Park a container and said he wanted Park to wear it tonight
A video recapped Manik winning the X Division Championship. Backstage, Chris Sabin talked to TJ Perkins, who kept his back to the camera. Sabin congratulated him on winning the title. Perkins said he was a failure as Perkins but the mask had given him a rebirth. Sabin said thats why he wanted to face Perkins in his first match as champion. He told Perkins to bring his best and Perkins said he would see him out there A stretch Hummer limo was shown arriving outside
[Q3][C] Jay Bradley made his ring entrance while a video had him cutting a promo about getting overlooked because of his zero points. EY and Park were out next. EY opened the box and it was headgear for Park. Bradley attacked to start the match
2. Jay Bradley vs. Joseph Park (w/Eric Young). Young kept trying to pull the headgear off, but Park fought him off in a way that kept Bradley in control, not that Texas seemed to care. Bradley had Park setup for the Boomstick, but Park scooped him up and hit a Samoan Slam for the win
Joseph Park defeated Jay Bradley at 4:23 to win 7 points in the BFG series.
[Q4][C] A commercial featuring Rampage Jackson, Hulk Hogan, and Kurt Angle, among other athletes, encouraging the IOC to not drop wrestling from the Olympics Backstage, the MEM held a meeting. Sting said a sacrifice might have to be made, and asked if everyone was in. They all said yes and Rampage added, I came here to fight. Sting said that was why they liked him
3. Manik vs. Chris Sabin. Sabin and Manik ran the standard quick start into mutual respect start that so many indy matches use [C] Back from commercial it was more of the same until Sabin hit an enziguri on Manik that dumped him to the floor. He rolled Manik back in and settled into a rest hold.
[Q5] Manik escaped by flipping into a mule kick, followed by a series of different dropkicks for a near fall. Manik hit a La Mistica for two. He went to the top, but Sabin stopped him and hit a superplex for two. Sabin hit an ace crusher, followed by a kick to the face and Hail Sabin for the win
Chris Sabin defeated Manik at 11:56.
While the replay was airing, Bully Ray attacked Chris Sabin from behind. Ray yelled that Sabin should have handed him the belt. Manik tried to attacked Ray, but Ray knocked him down. That allowed Sabin to attacked Ray and knock him out with an enziguri Backstage, Taz stormed up on the white limo complaining about Hogan not letting him in. He said he was going to expose the August 1 person and opened the door. He busted out laughing and said to look. It was a laptop on the seat playing one of the videos [C]
[Q6] A video recapped Taz finding the laptop Christopher Daniels vs. Kazarian was announced for next week. Backstage, IQG asked them about it and they started their normal shtick until Daniels said something about poor Frankie. Kaz got offended and told Daniels not to be that guy with him. Daniels said he wasnt going to just give Kaz the points. Kaz said he was going to take them and Daniels better be ready. He dumped Danielss drink out for effect
4. ODB vs. Gail Kim. ODB got a good reaction and the crowd was hot for her offense to start the match. Kim tried to put the figure four around the post on ODB, but ODB drove Kim into the post instead. She went to the floor to follow-up, but Kim drover her into the steps and both women were counted out
ODB fought Gail Kim to a double count out at 6:09.
Post-match, the women continued to fight as refs tried, and failed, to drag them apart Backstage, AJ Styles cut a promo about his match with Austin Aries. He mocked the idea that it was a dream match and said he was no longer the wide-eyed boy he was before, he was the greedy man he has become. He said there was no place for dreams or heroes, and he was going to get the points tonight .
A video recapped King Mo earning a chance to fight for the Bellator title last night Backstage, Bully Ray complained about the MEM making them an offer they couldnt refuse. He said he was only obsessed with taking his title back and ending Sabins career. He sent Anderson and the boys to take care of the MEM.
[Q7] Brooke was standing over at the side and he walked over to her. He antagonized her about not giving her a divorce and she smiled at him. She called him Mark and said the contract he was signing next week for his rematch had some things in it he wouldnt like and he didnt want to find himself on her bad list. She told him the saying was Happy ex-wife, happy life. She tapped his hat playfully and left
5. AJ Styles vs. Austin Aries. Styles dumped Aries to the floor and went for a dropkick, but Aries moved and hit a diving blow off the top rope to the floor. He rolled Styles in the ring and went to the top, but Styles kicked him down and Aries might have busted his mouth on the rope in the process. Styles hit a diving clothesline on the floor into the break [C]
Back from commercial, Styles nearly took Aries head off with his dropkick. That shit looked great! Aries hit a backbreaker through the ropes and seemed to be favoring his body. He followed with a missile dropkick and a corner dropkick. He set Styles on top and climbed up.
[Q8] Aries went for the superplex, but Styles landed on his feet while holding on. He reset and hit a neckbreaker for two. Styles went for a springboard 450, but Aries moved and locked on Last Chancery. Styles raked the face to escape, but Aries hit a brain buster for a great near fall.
Aries went for a 450, but Styles got the knees up. He hit a clothesline and Aries rolled to the ramp. Styles started to jump over, but Aries kicked the rope and Styles crashed and burned. Aries went for the brainbuster on the ramp, but Styles hit a front suplex. Styles went for a Clash, but Aries backdropped him to the floor. Aries went for a dive, but Styles moved aside and Aries crashed into the stairs. What a painful series to watch.
Back in the ring, both guys unloaded on each other with strikes. Aries suddenly got the best with a German suplex and a discuss clothesline. Styles recovered fast and hit a Pele kick and both guys fell down with their arms on each other. The ref counted both shoulders, but Aries half rolled over and ended up with the win
Austin Aries defeated AJ Styles to earn 7 points in the BFG series at 17:41.
The MEM were shown backstage heading toward the ring [C]
The Mafia made their entrance and Sting said they were still looking for the fight they wanted, but for now, they were going to give the Aces and Eights an offer they couldnt refuse. He handed the mic to Angle and they waited for Aces and Eights to come out to the ramp. Anderson said the last time an offer was made, Kurt Angle ended up in the back of a truck.
Anderson said they knew how the Mafia worked, they cheated. He said if they wanted to fight dirty, they could do it too. Angle challenged them to a five-on-five match at Hardcore Justice where the person who was pinned would have to leave TNA forever. Anderson and the gang thought about it while Joe informed them it wasnt a negotiation and grabbed at Anderson to start a brawl.
The Mafia dragged everyone in the ring just to throw them out again. Anderson grabbed a mic and accepted the match. Before anyone could say anything else, the lights went off and music hit. Tito Ortiz walked out on the aisle and simply crossed his arms. Everyone looked on in shock to close the show.
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Bully Ray worked as an agent at the weekend TNA live events. This is another cost cutting move as one less person was sent on the road to work. Jeremy Borash handled the business related work the agent usually does while Ray did the wrestling related part of the job.
As we noted earlier,President of newly founded Japanese promotion Wrestle-1 Keiji Muto (Better known as The Great Muta) attended a meeting between TNA Wrestling founder Jeff Jarrett. One source noted that the deal between the two promotions is complete and that the trip by Muto was just a formality to iron-out details.
The source went on to indicate that the idea of creating a working relationship between TNA and W-1 came from Muto himself who approached TNA following collapse of the New Japan alliance while still working as President of All-Japan. During that time, TNA instead opted to send talent to Pro Wrestling NOAH to test the waters of a TNA-NOAH relationship. TNA official Andy Barton who also oversees International television distribution was on hand to iron out specifics of using TNA talent, footage and the TNA name. This was required as TNA does not allow talent to wrestle televised events for other promotions and thus a special exception was required.
With All-Japan and Wrestle-1 down to approximately a dozen full time talent for each promotion following the split, it would make sense to bolster the promotion's roster by using big name foreign talent to bring in fans. The deal between both promotions is expected to send more TNA Talent overseas and may not necessarily send as many Japanese wrestlers to TNA. That may change for special events and if storylines permit.
There are some hopes that Wrestle-1 will be the biggest alternative to New Japan Pro which has seen a resurgence of interest since being purchased by Bushiroad. Currently NOAH's numbers have continued to decrease and more of their talent have announced their impending retirement or announced they have opted not re-sign with the company. Public perception of All-Japan is also at an all-time low with many feeling that the departure of Muto and wrestlers was a sign of a hostile takeover by All-Japan's parent company Speed Parnters.
Muto has also publicly stated that he is looking to create a new full-time training facility in order to train wrestlers, something All-Japan has not had in many years. This could very well be an indication that Wrestle-1 is looking to continue promoting wrestlng events for quite a long time. It is interesting to note that former TNA Star Akira Rajin better known to TNA fans as Kiyoshi did not follow Muta to Wrestle-1 and instead opted to stay in All-Japan. W-1 first show at the TDC hall is nearly sold out and will air Live on GaoraTV, the same network that airs All-Japan Pro Wrestling.
WWE STAR RANDY ORTON NUT SHOT ATTACKER Was Rogue Wrestler
BREAKING NEWS
The guy who attackedWWESuperstarRandy Ortonduring a live event in South Africa yesterday turned out to be a wrestler after all ... but not one who works for the WWE.
According toEnca.comin South Africa ... 20-year oldTshepo Sekhabi-- an independent wrestler who calls himself "Jozi the Wrestling Machine" -- told the site he hoped to catch the attention of WWE officials by going rogue and jumping Orton after his match.
As we previously reported ... Tshepo snuck his way past security yesterday during an unscripted segment -- entering the ring andblasting the wrestler with a mean low blow.
Sekhabi told the site, "I just dont like Randy Orton; this was an opportunity for me ... so I got up there and made a name for myself.
Bad move -- because a case investigator says Sekhabi was instantly booted from the hotel that was hosting the event.
The investigator says Tshepo wasn't "formally arrested" ... but says Orton is free to pursue further legal action against Sekhabi.
A rep for WWE says Orton is "considering pressing charges" but no decision has been made yet.
UPDATE: Another #August1Warning Video Received On Tuesday - Watch The 3rd Video
At 12:00pm today (Tuesday), a third video arrived at the offices of IMPACT WRESTLING from the party claiming to be #August1Warning.
Previous post: Impact Wrestling received an envelope on Friday afternoon, which contained a video with the #August1Warning message warning of an arrival this Thursday in Wichita Falls, TX on Spike TV. The video stated that this person did not work for Spike TV or Impact Wrestling and was out for personal justice.
Since Friday, speculation has grown over who is behind this message and what their motives are. ImpactWrestling.com can confirm the following as fact at this point:
On Monday night, @August1Warning latest video indicated he was not Dave Bautista. This morning @DaveBautista RT'd our tweet:
Bob Holly (who appeared on the most recent TNA One Night Only PPV (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bn3051wDA4) was asked by a fan on twitter if he had any involvement in #August1Warning. Bob answered with the following:
Former Gut Check contestant Adam Pearce tweeted the following:
With there being more questions then answers, it becomes more difficult to separate truth from fiction. The @August1Warning twitter account has promised a clue soon and we will report on the next piece in this #August1Warning puzzle.
Randy Orton Attacked by Fan at WWE Event in South Africa
WWE star Randy Orton is fully equipped to withstand the body blows he incurs during the course of a 10-minute bout in the ring.
However, he wasn't prepared for what happened on Tuesday night, when a fan entered the ring and did his best impression of a WWE heel during a company event in Cape Town, South Africa.
WWE.com has learned that Randy Orton was violently attacked by an audience member during a SmackDown World Tour Live Event in Cape Town, South Africa, this evening. Footage of the attack was captured by a WWE fan and posted to YouTube, and shows the perpetrator striking Orton from behind. The matter is currently under investigation by the local authorities, and the South African fan is being held in jail pending criminal charges. The extent of Orton's injuries are unknown at this time.
Coming off an impressive performance to win the Money in the Bank briefcase earlier this month, Orton battled Big E Langston at the Grand West Arena as part of the WWE's international showcase.
The first part of the match went without a hitch. Orton took Langston out with an RKO and was celebrating his win when the man in question found his way into the ring.
Let's just say he wasn't looking to congratulate Orton for his performance.
Orton stood on the ropes with his arms raised in victory. As reported by David Kruse of PWInsider.com, the fan then jumped the railing and blindsided the wrestler with an uppercut to the groin. Undeterred by the fan's attempt to castrate him, Orton's in-ring celebration quickly turned to rage.
Orton then attempted to kick the fan and gave him the bird as security forcefully removed the attacker from the ring. Kruse reported that the fan might have also attacked Langston ringside during the show.
Security around the ring was beefed up following the attack.
- HUGE MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED: For the first time on broadcast television, it will be AJ Styles vs. Austin Aries in a Bound For Glory Series match! Watch as two of the top superstars in wrestling battle for the first time on IMPACT!
- AS VOTED BY THE FANS: The following Bound For Glory Series matches will air on Thursday: Austin Aries vs. AJ Styles Joseph Park vs. Jay Bradley Hernandez vs. Bobby Roode
- Plus, Thursday's IMPACT will feature a HUGE main event bout as it will be CHAMPION vs. CHAMPION! NEW World Heavyweight Champion Chris Sabin will battle NEW X-Division Champion Manik! Don't miss what is sure to be an action-packed match between two of the most acclaimed high-flying superstars in wrestling today!
- Who is behind the #August1Warning video we received? What will happen on Thursday? CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO
- In addition, the Main Event Mafia continues their war with Aces and Eights for supremacy in TNA! But this Thursday, rumor has it that the Mafia has an offer to make to the Aces and Eights that the gang won't be able to refuse! What do Sting, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, Rampage Jackson and Magnus have planned for the Aces? Tune in and find out!
- Also, Thursday's IMPACT will feature more news on the special August 15 "Hardcore Justice" edition of IMPACT on SPIKE, featuring the big Steel Cage World Heavyweight Championship rematch with Chris Sabin vs. Bully Ray!
Ryback angrily confronted a fan holding a sign reading "Feed Me More 'Roids' prior to a Tables Match against WWE Champion John Cena at today's WWE live event in Brisbane, Australia.
Ryback reportedly went on a verbal outburst toward the fan and said he would "f*****g see him outside." Additionally, he ordered security to confiscate the sign. This incident occurred as Cena was making his entrance to the ring.
As noted earlier, former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis posted numerous messages on Twitter slamming the Bella Twins real-life characters. This caused a negative reaction from fans on the social media outlet. Her boyfriend Mike Bennett posted a statement on Twitter defending her right to speak out.
"Funny that the same people who complain about what's wrong w wrestling, are the same ones who blast someone when they speak out against it," Bennett wrote. "Nobody gets anywhere by going w the crowd. stand up for what u believe in, or just keep ur mouth shut and follow blindly."
Bennett continued, "I respect someone who has the balls to speak up,and if that makes them bitter and jealous. What does it make the ones who r afraid to speak."
Kanellis then later added, "Family, fancy, friends, dogs, morals, and career are all things I will ALWAYS protect. No one has the right to do damage to my future."
Former WWE Diva and current First Lady of Ring of Honor Maria Kanellis took to her Twitter last night and had the following to say during the premiere episode of WWE Total Divas.
"Hahahaha ha!!!! The Bellas are vets?"
Maria then re-tweeted a follower's tweet, "The audacity these untalented broads have. Then you have Nattie who rocks and is an absolute sweetheart."
Later a follower asked, "Are the Bellas talented at anything?" Maria replied, "Yes. Can you guess what?"
She then continue to tweet about the The Bella Twins:
"Every time the Bellas say they are vets it makes me want to vomit!"
"N Bella, "We've been together for 5 minutes, lets get married." JC, "My divorce hasn't been finalized, I can't."
WWE published a poll question on their website asking fans which former Diva they would like to see return to the company.
Not listed among those choices is former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis, who claimed recently that the Bella Twins blocked her from returning to the company earlier this year. Despite not being listed in the poll, she acknowledged it on Twitter, "Awesome!! Haha... @WWE I'm with @ringofhonor now!! #ROH." Maria then noted that she voted for Victoria in the poll.
Meanwhile, Kanellis will be tweeting live during the series premiere of Total Divas 10PM tonight. In reference to a video that surfaced online of Nikki Bella asking John Cena about marriage on the reality show, Kanellis stated on Friday, "I love watching women beg for a ring. Haha..."
WWE Monday Night RAW Results Laredo, Texas July 30, 2013 Commentators: Jerry Lawler & Michael Cole Report by: David Stephens of Wrestleview.com
Vince McMahons music hits and the Chairman of the Board makes his way down to the ring. General Manager, Brad Maddox, follows behind. Vince says that we are in store for some fun tonight. The mic is handed to Maddox. The GM apologizes for the boneheaded decision of allowing Cena to select his Summerslam opponent. McMahon takes the mic back and points out that Maddox refereed to Bryan as a troll. McMahon points out that Bryan very well may be a troll, if not something worse. McMahon points out all of the negative things that Maddox said about Bryan. Maddox reaches for the mic
Yes! Daniel Bryans music hits and he walks his way to the ring before Maddox can respond. Bryan announces that with all due respect he believes that McMahon provided the words of Maddox. Vince allows Maddox to exit the ring and then scolds Bryan for coming down to the ring and interrupting. McMahon questions the respect of Bryan, but Daniel turns the point around and says that Vince has not shown him an ounce of respect. Vince asks Bryan if he respects John Cena. The crowd continues the cheers for Bryan, as Vince wants them to fall silent.
Bryan says that he respects Cena as a human being, champion as well as for picking Bryan for his Summerslam opponent. Vince tells Bryan that Cena is a massive manipulator. Cena has been lying through his teeth with his praises for Bryan. Vince says he knows that Bryan cant be Cena. McMahon also believes that Bryan cant beat Kane tonight. McMahon says that Bryan lacks ruthless aggression. Vince admits that he doesnt want Cena to win the Title. He complains that Cena walks around like he owns the place, but Vince is the true owner. Vince says he doesnt want Cena to win but he also doesnt want the Championship around the waist of a troll. Bryan would be an embarrassment to the company. Vince spreads his legs to go down to Bryans level. Vince fantasizes that the best match result would be if Cena and Bryan both spontaneously combusted in the middle of the ring. Vince wants to be the one to win.
Bryan gets up on his tippy toes to get on McMahons level. Bryan says it doesnt matter what Vince thinks, it matters what the fans think. The crowd cheers. Bryan says that the fans want a new Champion at Summerslam named Daniel Bryan. Bryan tells Vince to listen to the WWE Universe. Bryan asks if they want a new WWE Champion. The crowd roars in approval. Bryans music hits.
The Shields music hits as Vince and Bryan clear the ring. They make their way down to ringside to prepare for tonights opening match.
Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins v. The Usos & Mark Henry
Henry and Ambrose start the match. Henry pushes his foe away as the strength advantage is astounding. Henry punches on Ambrose before tossing him across the ring. Ambrose retreats and brings in his partner. Rollins take to the ring but does not fare much better than his ally. Rollins heads to the corner and hands the match to Roman Reigns. They square off and Henry signals for a test of strength. Henry kicks him in the gut and then tosses him across the ring. Henry slams the head of Roman into the turnbuckle. Henry takes Reigns to the corner, which brings Jey into the match. Jey stomps on Reigns until the referee forces him to back up. The other Usos gets the tag and stomps on Reigns with his brother. Jimmy splashes Reigns and goes for a cover. Roman kicks out. Jimmy applies a front headlock but is backed into the corner and Rollins gets the tag. He unloads on the grounded Uso and then tags in Ambrose. The United States Champion stomps on Jimmy. Rollins gets in a cheap stomp and then Ambrose takes over with fists and forearms. Ambrose walks into a boot and Jey gets the tag.
Ambrose is flattened with a couple of clotheslines. Ambrose flings him into the ropes but gets hit with a big splash. Jey slams Ambrose and then tags in Henry. The Big Man misses a back splash. Ambrose tags in Rollins and they attempt a double leg sweep but are swatted away. Reigns tries to assist but along with the rest of his team flies out of the ring. The Usos fly out with stereo suicide dives. Henry fakes a dive of his own as the show cuts to commercial.
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Ambrose and Jey become the legal men. Ambrose lands a few punches and then applies a chin lock. Jey connects with a jawbreaker. Ambrose charges but crashes shoulder first into the steel post. Ambrose tags Rollins. Seth cuts Jey off from reaching his team. Jey reaches his corner after a back body drop and all hell breaks loose. Henry is legal and clears most of the ring. Reigns charges in with a spear. Rollins is the legal man and tags in Ambrose. One of the Usos gets the tag and tries to take advantage. He leaps from the top rope for a splash but Ambrose gets his knees up. Ambrose hits his finisher and this match is over.
Winners: The Shield
After the match Mark Henry runs into the ring and attacks The Shield. He tosses all of its members to the outside. Henrys music hits as The Shield makes their way up and into the crowd.
The camera cuts to a scene at the food service area. Ryback looks mightily hungry as he saunters over for a chip. One of the staff members is pushed back. Ryback asks what his problem is. The crewmember doesnt respond as Ryback continuously throws food in his face. Ryback points out the nearby table and says it is like the one he will toss Cena towards later tonight. Ryback then lifts up the poor crewmember and sends him through the table. Can you smell lawsuit?
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Video package: The Wyatt Family
Kane is in the back and walks up to Brad Maddox. He asks where the Wyatts are because he cant find them. Maddox says that they arent here tonight. He tells Kane that if he wants to send a message to the Wyatts and show that he is still a monster he needs to beat Bryan tonight.
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Rob Van Dam v. Fandango w/ Summer Rae
RVD has an expression on his face along the lines of what the hell happened to this place while I was in purgatory? Yes, TNA is purgatory at the least.
Rob kicks Fandango in the face and then applies a scissors. Fandango is not pleased and catches his breath. Fandango locks up with RVD and sends him down with a shoulder block. Fandango leaps over Rob and then dances. Rob kicks him in the face. Fandango heads to the outside so Rob hits a moonsault from the apron. Rob Van Dam has the crowd remind him of his name. Fandango gets back in the ring and hits a few knees to the face. Fandango looks for a cover, but Rob kicks out. Fandango climbs up to the second rope. He leaps for a knee but Rob moves out of the way. RVD jumps up from his knees. He lays out Fandango and connects with Rolling Thunder. He follows with a monkey flip and then a springboard back kick. Rob climbs up for a frog splash, but Fandango runs out of the ring. Rob wants to leap to the outside but Fandango walks away. The referee counts him out.
Winner: Rob Van Dam
Fandango heads up to the ramp and grabs a microphone. He tells the crowd to hush. He then lets the crowd know his name and dances off with Summer. Rob has no idea what is going on in this screwy guys head.
AJ is in the back with Langston. AJ is yelling at him for not being there for her. He tries to respond but AJ just laughs. Langston lets her continue to talk. AJ says that Langston watches he because he likes what she does in the ring. AJ says that he never knows what she is going to do next. Langston is bemused as AJ skips away.
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AJ w/ Big E. Langston v. Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn tosses AJ to the mat. The little sprite gets back on her feet only to be elbowed in the face. AJ goes out onto the apron and knocks Kaitlyns head. She delivers a knee and then a snapmare takedown. AJ bridges over for a submission. Kaitlyn manages to reach the bottom rope for the break. AJ slams Kaitlyns head into the turnbuckle and follows with some boots. AJ charges but misses Kaitlyn. AJ hits a Shining Wizard and goes for the pin. Kaitlyn kicks out. Kaitlyn hits AJ with a clothesline and then delivers a backbreaker. Kaitlyn goes on the attack as Langston watches from ringside. He looks completely unhappy with his position in life. AJ takes up Kaitlyn drops her hard on the elbow. AJ lifts Kaitlyn back up but is hit with a few clotheslines. AJ kicks her opponent in the gut, but then gets flattened with a spear. Cover and this match is over. Langston throws his hands up knowing he is going to have to deal with a crazy AJ for the next week.
Winner: Kaitlyn
After the match AJ cries in the ring as Langston watches on. Zigglers music hits and he walks out onto the ramp to congratulate her on her loss. Ziggler says that maybe Langston can console AJ, or maybe she will have to console him. Ziggler wants a match with Langston right now.
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Dolph Ziggler v. Big E. Langston w/ AJ
Both competitors are swift at the open. Langston pushes Ziggler down and tells him that his time is up. It is now Langston time. Langston grabs Dolph by the neck for more taunting. Ziggler blocks a charge and then tries to hit a splash. Langston catches Ziggler and slams him down to the mat. Langston runs the ropes twice and then hits a high splash. Cover, but Ziggler kicks out. Langston lifts Ziggler up and applies a bear hug. Ziggler struggles to break free. Dolph uses a few elbows to jostle Langston. Langston lifts Ziggler back up and hits two backbreakers. Cover, but Ziggler kicks out. Langston gets behind Ziggler for a chin lock. Ziggler is released but hit with a flurry of punches. Langston tells Ziggler that it is his show. He charges and hits a hard shoulder block.
A limp Ziggler falls to the mat. Langston continues the attack. Ziggler looks helpless until he is able to dodge a shoulder thrust. Ziggler lifts himself to his feet and then punches Langston hard. Ziggler hits a dropkick. Langston lifts Ziggler up but Ziggler is able to scurry off of his back. Langston runs to Ziggler but is instead tossed out of the ring. AJ charges into the ring and throws herself onto Ziggler. The referee calls for the bell. The referee is then forced to peel AJ away from Ziggler like a monkey on a banana. Langston gets into the ring and yells at AJ.
Winner via DQ: Dolph Ziggler
After the match, Ziggler runs back into the ring and hits a Zig Zag on Langston. AJ looks on furiously as Ziggler gloats on the entrance ramp.
John Cena is on the phone in the locker room. Daniel Bryan walks up to confront him. Bryan asks if what Vince said was true. Cena scoffs at the notion that Vince was telling the truth. Bryan says that good or bad Vince has always been honest with him. Cena asks if Bryan thinks he is lying. They stare each other down.
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Alberto Del Rio v. Christian
They lock up and exchange blows in the corner. Rio flips him to the mat for a headlock. Christian slides around but is backed into the corner. Rio kicks Christian in the gut and sends him to the mat as he continues to stomp. Rio continues the attack and the referee forces him back. Rio hits a vertical suplex and goes for the cover. Christian kicks out. Christian is whipped into the ropes and hit with an elbow. Rio misses a slam so Christian punches leaps out of the ring for a right hand. Rio dodges. Rio is sent out of the ring, but he dodges a baseball slide. Rio tosses Christian shoulder first into the steel steps. Christians arm is against the steel steps as Del Rio kicks it right into the steel. The referee heads out to check on Christian as the show goes to commercial.
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Back from the break, Christian is in the tree of woe. Rio kicks and then chokes Christian. Rio is pushed back. Christian is on the second rope and connects with a tornado DDT. Cover, but Rio kicks out. Rio and Christian exchange blows until Christian climbs to the second rope for a missile dropkick. Rio kicks out of the cover. Rio says that he has had enough and then tosses Christian towards the corner. Sunset flip from Christian. Rio recovers and hits a few headbutts. Rio picks up Christian and tosses him down to the mat. Rio tosses Christian out of the ring but he lands on the apron. Christian punches Del Rio in the face hard. Christian charges at Rio right into a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Cover, but Christian kicks out. Rio is frustrated as he continues with pin attempts. Rio sets up for a running kick. Christian dodges and tries for a Killswitch. Rio counters into a Cross Arm Breaker. Despite his injured arm, Christian rolls though for a pin.
Winner: Christian
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Cody Rhodes v. Wade Barrett
The shots are stiff at the open as Wade tries to capitalize on the mustached star. Wade hits Cody in the spine with his knee and goes for a cover. Cody kicks out. Wade gets behind for a choke. Cody blocks a splash and climbs to the top rope. Cody leaps for a moonsault. The move connects but Cody is not able to cover his opponent. Cody counters an offensive front from Wade and looks for the finish. Cody hits Cross Rhodes for the win.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
After the match Damien Sandow comes out onto the ramp. He is furious that Cody threw his MitB briefcase into the river. Sandow says that Cody comes from a family of clowns. He says that carney folk are beneath him and walks away.
Kane is in the back getting ready for his match against Daniel Bryan.
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Daniel Bryan v. Kane
The competitors stare at each other before the match starts. Bryan runs at his former tag partner. Kane pushes him back and whips him into the ropes. Bryan kicks Kane in the shoulder and takes some shots at the big mans legs. Bryan trips up Kane into a Boston Crab. Bryan flips out of the corner but charges into a boot. Kane lifts him up and connects with an uppercut. Kane stomps on Bryan and works the chest. Kane hits a vertical suplex. Kane drops an elbow on Bryan and follows with another. Cover, but Bryan kicks out. Kane gets behind Bryan and pressures the neck and head. Bryan elbows his way free and then kicks and punches at Kane. Kane fires back with a long right.
Bryan is not discouraged and hits a clothesline. Kane stays on his feet. Bryan kicks Kane and then jumps from the corner. Kane catches him by the neck. Bryan counters the chokeslam and then uses his legs to Hurricarana Kane out of the ring while holding on to the top rope. Bryan runs off the apron with a knee.
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Back from the break Kane goes for a cover. Kane applies another rear choke. Bryan gets to his feet and is whipped across the ring. Kane follows for a splash and then tosses him towards the corner. Bryan moves out of the way of a splash. Bryan is all fired up and then runs around the ring as he unleashes attacks on Kane. Bryan jumps from the top rope straight into a punch. Kane follows up with a side slam. Cover, but Bryan kicks out.
Kane looks to the corner and climbs to the top rope. Bryan is dazed as Kane leaps for a rolling arm lariat. Bryan looks for the Yes Lock and struggles to get Kane down to the mat. The Big Man uses his strength to push Bryan away. Bryan tries for a few punches. Kane grabs him for a chokeslam but Bryan rolls him up for a quick pin.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
After the match Kane picks up Daniel Bryan and chokeslams him to the mat. Kane is about to set off his pyro
The Wyatt family stands around a lit lantern and announces that they are here. The shot cuts to the arena where the Wyatt Family is making their way down to the ring. As if by magic the lantern has turned from flame to electric.
The lights come up as Wyatt is seated on the ramp. The other two members are in the ring. Kane runs right out of the ring and at Wyatt. Wyatts family members chase after Kane and roll him back into the ring. Wyatt laughs as Kane is manhandled. Bryan gets into the ring and kisses Kane before flattening him. Wyatt picks up a microphone and talks about the devil. He tells Kane to be careful what he says because he never knows who might be listening.
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Natalya v. Brie Bella
Brie called Natalya an ugly duckling earlier in the evening plus was mean to her on Total Divas, so we get to watch them wrestle. Brie taunts Natalya and applies a headlock. Natalya fights back and looks to cinch on the Sharpshooter.
Nikki Bella appears on the entrance ramp with a kazoo. She taunts at Natalya, which allows her twin to pick up the win.
Winner: Brie Bella
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Curtis Axel w/ Paul Heyman v. R-Truth
Paul Heyman talks on the mic as he walks to the ring with his client. He first puts himself over and then mentions Brock Lesnar. He takes the time to put over his clients and then turns his attention to Curtis. Axel mentions that his dad won the IC Title in Texas. Axel says that he is already more perfect than Perfect.
Truth whips Curtis into the ropes and hits a spinning heel kick. Truth connects with a clothesline. Axel dodges a scissor kick. He kicks Truth in the guts and then stomps across his upperbody. The crowd chants for Punk as Axel looks for the finish.
CM Punk charges down to the ring and takes out Axel. Punk runs after Heyman who is trying to scurry away into the crowd. Punk grabs him but is attacked from behind by Axel. Heyman escapes up the ramp as Punk fights off Axel. Punk jumps up on the commentators booth and pumps up the crowd.
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HHH is in the office with Vince McMahon and asks him about the unfair treatment of Bryan. Vince says that maybe deep down he wants Bryan to win. Vince wants someone to beat John Cena. Vince wants someone like HHH to beat Cena. Except Vince would prefer someone about twenty years younger than HHH. Stephanie walks into the shop and says that she has an idea. She wants to give Daniel Bryan a corporate makeover. Vince walks away. HHH looks at Stephanie and says its worth a shot. Hey, the corporate makeover looks good on HHH.
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Tables Match John Cena v. Ryback
They square off in the middle of the ring. The ramp is lined with wooden tables. Cena knocks Ryback out of the ring. Cena follows after and tosses Ryback into the barricade. Cena pulls a table out from under the ring. Ryback attacks him from behind and hits a few punches. Ryback tosses Cena head first into the steel post. Ryback lifts up a table and charges at Cena. Ryback hits the steel post instead and the table breaks as the show goes to the last commercial of the night.
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The action continues outside the ring as the Superstars work towards the tables on the ramp. Cena escapes a slam but is sent shoulder first into the steel steps. Ryback laughs at his destruction. Ryback grabs steel steps and places them in the ring. Ryback heads back out to Cena. John pushes Ryback into the apron. Cena grabs a table and leans it up against the apron. Ryback turns his attention to Cena and lays him out. They are back in the ring. Ryback is tossed to the outside. Cena throws a table out of the ring at Ryback.
Ryback escapes by climbing under the ring and coming out the other side. Ryback sets a table up against steps and the ring. The table Cena leaned earlier is set up in a similar fashion. Ryback tries to toss Cena into steel steps but he moves out of the way. Ryback misses a slam on Cena so Cena lifts him up for an AA. Ryback is able to scurry off and avoid being sent through a table. Ryback lifts Cena up for a huge overhead slam. Cena falls to the other side of the table. Both competitors stare each other down as a table separates them. Ryback grabs steel steps and breaks open the table. Cena grabs steel steps of his own. Both men are holding the steps and looking at each other. They toss them at each other and they collide in midair.
Cena slides back into the ring and Ryback follows. Cena slams Ryback onto steel steps and then delivers the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena heads out of the ring to grab a table. Ryback grabs Cena and plants him with a jawbreaker. Ryback charges to send Cena through a table but he stops short. Cena lifts up Ryback and sends him through a table with an AA.
Winner: John Cena
After the match Bryan cheers his way down to the ring. He grabs Cenas Title from ringside. Bryan offers it to Cena but then pulls it back. Bryan says that it is going to be his. Cena grabs the Title and tells him that he has a long way to go.
Former TNA Star Jesse Sorensen did indeed wrestle his first public match since Against All Odds 2011 and his subsequent release last week from TNA at last night's NWA Florida Underground event. Sorensen wrestled a tag team match with Nick Fame vs MDK & Angel. Video is courtesy of youtuber hellbentxero
BREAKING NEWS: Another #August1Warning Video Received - Watch It Now!
At 4:45pm today (Monday), a second video tape arrived at the offices of IMPACT WRESTLING from the party claiming to be #August1Warning. Again, we do not endorse the content.
Previous post: Impact Wrestling received an envelope on Friday afternoon, which contained a video with the #August1Warning message warning of an arrival this Thursday in Wichita Falls, TX on Spike TV. The video stated that this person did not work for Spike TV or Impact Wrestling and was out for personal justice.
Since Friday, speculation has grown over who is behind this message and what their motives are. ImpactWrestling.com can confirm the following as fact at this point: Bob Holly (who appeared on the most recent TNA One Night Only PPV (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bn3051wDA4) was asked by a fan on twitter if he had any involvement in #August1Warning. Bob answered with the following:
Former Gut Check contestant Adam Pearce tweeted the following:
With there being more questions then answers, it becomes more difficult to separate truth from fiction. The @August1Warning twitter account has promised a clue soon and we will report on the next piece in this #August1Warning puzzle.
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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