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Spoilers TNA Impact Taping Results (3/15)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:44:14 +0000

TNA Wrestling taped next week's edition of Impact last night from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Below are full taping results:

Xplosion / Dark Matches:

Homicide b. Ken Doane
Homicide got the win with an Ace Crusher.

Okada vs. "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal
Winner via top rope elbow drop, Jay Lethal.

Daniels & Brian Kendrick vs. Kazarian & Amazing Red
Winner after an assisted tornado DDT from Red and then a spinning springboard legdrop from Kaz onto Kedrick, Amazing Red and Kazarian.

Marti Funk is in attendance with the Funk students so do not be surprised if Dory Funk is there.

TNA Impact (Airing Monday, March 15th on Spike TV):

AJ Styles and Ric Flair out. AJ calls Abyss a 6'8 scary looking but stupid monster. Did he really think a magical ring would help him? He recalls their classic battles and how the result was always the same. AJ Styles up, Abyss down. AJ doesn't believe in the Easter Bunny, Santa Clause or in magical rings. He does believe he's the best wrestler and a gift from God and The Pope will learn that too. Flair shows the scars on his forehead which are deep and bloody. He says Abyss is a dead man and they'll get Jeff Hardy too. Flair's forehead is bleeding and covered half his face. Jeff Hardy comes out. AJ asks Hardy who he thinks he is. AJ says Hardy has done nothing here and proved nothing. AJ asks him if he wants the spotlight and it doesn't get any bigger than on Styles and Flair.

AJ asks why don't they get it done right here, right now. Hardy says it will be a breeze. Flair sayas a breeze is painting pictures backstage and getting high. Hardy says something about the drifters of the night, crowd pops, his music plays, lights go out, everybody leaves.

Backstage, Bischoff is mad at Foley for helping Jarrett. Foley apologizes and Bischoff says there's no saving Foley. Bischoff says he's bringing Foley to the ring to shave his beard, cut his hair and make him the executive he should be.

Brooke Hogan just came out and sat down ringside.

Backstage, The Nasty Boys beat up Jesse Neal at catering and powerbombed him through a table. It was supposed to be Team 3D and Jesse Neal vs. the Nasty Boys and Jimmy Hart but now it's a handicap match because of what happened to Neal. Team 3D says it's not a handicap match because they have a partner. Out comes Spike Dudley to make it a 6 man match. Jimmy Hart gets the pin on Bubba after Knobs hit him with Jimmy's motorcycle helmet. Nastys set up a table to put Bubba through it but Jesse Neal runs out for the save. Saggs ends up getting 3Ded through the table.

Backstage Christy asks Angelina how she feels that the Beautiful People won the tag belts. She says it sucks and makes her mad. When she gets mad she does something about it and issues an open challenge to any of the Beautiful People, especially Velvet.

JB backstage with Scott Hall and Syxx-Pac. Syxx-Pac says they've been kicked out of better places than this. Hall says at Destination X Nash is getting what's coming to them and then Monday they'll see the new big money players. Nash and Young walk up and Nash offers Hall a big wad of cash for five minutes with him tonight. Hall accepts and that match happens later.

Mr. Anderson & Desmond Wolfe with Chelsea vs. Kurt Angle & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero
Pope and Angle win after Pope got a small package on Wolfe. Afterwards Anderson gives Angle a Mic Check and then uses the dog tags on Angle's head and busts him open. Anderson says this is just a preview of what he's going to do to him on Sunday. He beats Angle down some more.

Backstage, there was a Beautiful Segment but it was inaudible to the live crowd.

Hardy and RVD are in Hogan's office but it was also inaudible to the live crowd. Abyss is a special enforcer in one of their matches. Bischoff comes in after they leave and asks if they're cool. Hogan says yeah but he has to keep some things secret like Bischoff kept the Foley ref thing a secret. Bischoff leaves and Hogan says that was weird.

Angelina Love vs. Daffney
Velvet said Daffney is a member of the Beautiful People for one night only. The Beautiful People are watching from the ramp. Daffney tried using a hammer but the referee stopped her. The Beautiful People interfere and crotch Angelina on the ring post. Daffney attacked Angelina outside and then leaves. The Beautiful People beat up on Angelina until Tara makes the save. Tara and Daffney have a stare down while Daffney backs away.

Scott Hall vs. Kevin Nash with a five minute time limit
Syxx-Pac runs in and takes out Nash's knee. They then handcuff Nash to the ring and begin beating him down. Young tries to make the save but Hall and Pac are too much for him. Pac and Hall take the money and leave.

Hulk Hogan is out. He says what happened last week was more than a trainwreck. The one thing he can't forget or let go of is when Abyss said "Why Sting, why?" Hogan calls Sting out and asks if the spotlight wasn't enough or his star wasn't big enough. Sting is seen walking in the rafters. He passes over the ring area and makes his way to ringside. RVD attacks Sting and they brawl as Hogan watches on. RVD tosses Hogan a bat and then throws Sting in. Before Hogan can use it, Bischoff runs down with security and says Hogan has to leave that side of him behind. He has security escort Sting safely away. Bischoff says he promised his daughter last week he was done with this type of thing. Brooke is ringside acting shocked and shaking her head at her dad. Hogan goes to ringside where Brooke is and they embrace. Hogan then leaves.

Hernandez and Jeff Jarrett are talking about getting it done tonight. Bischoff says no way this happens. He says Hernandez gets a handicap match against Beer Money. Bischoff says since Jarrett wants in so bad that he can be the referee in the match.

Hernandez vs. Beer Money, Inc. with Jeff Jarrett as special guest referee
Matt Morgan was going to go to the ring but joins Mike Tenay and Taz on commentary instead. Winner via Keg Stand, Beer Money Inc. After the match, Beer Money continue to beat down Hernandez. Jarrett tries to break it up he gets shoved away. Jarrett takes the ref shirt off and helps Hernandez clear the ring. Bischoff is shown backstage with a mirror and clippers. A barber chair is being set up in the ring. Bischoff is out. He says Jarrett's ass is his next week. Right now he has a certain look for the company and for weeks he's been trying to help Foley. He calls Foley out so he can take matters into his own hands and clean Foley up once and for all. Foley is out and takes a seat in the barber chair. Foley stips Bischoff from shaving him and instead gives him Mr. Socko. He then uses the clippers to shave Bischoff's head.

They're setting up for an Ultimate X Match but Tim is unsure if they're doing one tonight. Dave Penzer just called the pay-per-view Degeneration X rather than Destination X.

Christy Hemme backstage with Shannon Moore. He says he's not worried because he's been studying the book of Demigoth (who knows what he actually said) and that he's going to beat Williams for all his freaks.

The Motor City Machine Guns are out. Chris Sabin says this Sunday at Destination X it will be a night to remember. Not only is it the return of Ultimate X, not only do the winners become #1 contenders but it will mark the rise of the Machine Guns. Sabin questions who Generation Me think they are to come into their company. Who have they ever beaten? Generation Me come out and say they have beaten the Guns when they first came in. Shelley says Generation Me is good but not great while MCMG are great. Generation Me are the Atari to the MCMG's Xbox. Shelley says enough about that, let's talk about the night we spent with your girlfriends.

A fight breaks out. Kendrick, Daniels, Amazing Red and Kazarian all run out to fight. A ladder is used during it. Amazing Red does a plancha off the top of the ladder onto the Motor City Machine Guns, Daniels and Kendrick. The segment ends with Kazarian on top of the ladder and Generation Me and Red posing around it.

Jeremy Borash is backstage with the special enforcer for the main event, Abyss. He says ever since Hogan gave him his ring, AJ and Flair have been trying to take it from him. He says at Destionation X he's going to take the title from AJ and smack around Flair if he gets involved. He then asks WHATCHA GONNA DO FLAIR AND AJ WHEN ABYSS GOES CRAZY ON YOU!

Jeff Hardy vs. AJ Styles w/Ric Flair and Abyss as the special enforcer
AJ hit a slop drop that hit the referee too. AJ went to grab a chair but Abyss stopped him. AJ went for a springboard 450 and missed. Hardy hit a Swanton Bomb and Abyss slid in to count three. Flair hit Hardy and Abyss with a chair after and kept hitting him up the ramp until Abyss "hulked" up and chokeslammed him through the ramp! Abyss poses over the hold Flair went through and points at AJ who is cowering in the ring with his belt.

Source: Wrestling News World

Spoilers WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday (03/10)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:38:19 +0000

WWE is taped this week's edition of SmackDown last night at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.

Dark Match:
Jimmy Wang Yang b. Tyler Reks

WWE SmackDown: (Airing Friday)
Rey Mysterio opens the show with La Familia. No pyro. CM Punk comes out and crashes the party. He sets up a match against Rey at WrestleMania.

R-Truth b. The Miz
Truth got the win with help from Daniel Bryan.

Drew McIntyre b. Aaron Bolo (Seattle Local) to qualify for the Money in the Bank Match at WrestleMania

Big Show b. John Morrison

Backstage, Vickie Guerrero and Tiffany get into it. This sets up Tiffany vs. Michelle McCool.

Tiffany vs. Michelle McCool
The match ends when Vickie runs in and attacks Tiffany. Beth Phoenix comes in a takes out Vickie.

The Hart Dynasty vs. Cryme Tyme
Before the match gets started, Undertaker out of nowhere, takes everyone out.

Kane vs. Luke Gallows
The match ends in DQ when CM Punk interferes by attacking Kane. Rey Mysterio comes out for the save.

Chris Jericho is in the ring and a highlight reel is shown. He calls out Edge and the two begin to exchange blows. Edge hits Jericho with a spear to end this week's SmackDown.

Dark Main Event:
Edge b. Chris Jericho

Source: Wrestling News World

Backstage TNA News On Jeff Hardy, Shannon Moore & Gregory Helms

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:36:47 +0000

TNA officials seem to be confident Jeff Hardy will be found "not guilty" on felony drug charges later this month as they have signed him to a contract. Hardy worked the January 4th Impact on a per-show deal but worked this week's TVs under a contract.

Hardy was telling people how happy he was to be in TNA last night and his significant other Beth Britt has formed a good friendship with TNA president Dixie Carter.

Furthermore Hardy is happy to be working with his good friend Shannon Moore (who signed a contract earlier this month with TNA as well). The feeling is Shane Helms will join them in TNA once his 90-day non compete clause expires from his WWE contract.

Hardy will stand trial on drug charges in his home state of North Carolina next week, March 17, 2010.

Sources: TNAWrestling.com, Wrestling News World

WWE NXT Results + Videos (03/09/10)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:31:52 +0000

Videos: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

Last night's edition of WWE NXT took place live from the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. Below are the full results:

Opening segment:

The show opens with a recap of last week including the tag match between Justin Gabriel & Matt Hardy and Skip Sheffield & William Regal, the beatdown Wade Barrett gave Daniel Bryan and the rematch between Darren Young and David Otunga. Cue the WWE NXT opening. Eight rookies - one dream.

The pyros go off and we're live from the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.

Tag Team Match
R-Truth & David Otunga vs. The Miz & Daniel Bryan

Pre-match:

R-Truth's music hits and he raps his way out to ringside with his rookie, David Otunga, following behind him. They cut to the announce table where Michael Cole and Josh Mathews say the competition is wide open. They send it over to Matt Striker backstage. Striker welcomes the audience to Week 3 of WWE NXT, saying the rookies are vying for votes from pros but pros cannot vote for their own rookies. Striker says while some may be future superstars in WWE, others sadly may never be heard from again.

R-Truth grabs the mic and asks Seattle, Washington WHATS UP? The Miz's music hits and he comes out with the US Championship belt and the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship belt with his rookie - Daniel Bryan. The Miz gets on the mic and tells Daniel he has a little "pep talk" for him. He says right now on NXT he is 0-2 and he hasn't proved anything to anyone. The Miz says as you saw last night on WWE Raw last night - he was jumped. He tells Daniel if he is the weak link in this match, he'll personally make sure he never achieves his goal of becoming a WWE Superstar and he'll have him thrown off of NXT. Get it? Got it? Good.

The start:

The bell rings and we're underway with R-Truth and Daniel Bryan starting things out. Bryan tries to shake R-Truth's hand but it doesn't happen. They lockup and go for the opening control. Truth applies a headlock on Daniel and goes off the ropes with a shoulder block. He connects on a clothesline and a quick one count.

Mid-match notes:

R-Truth tags in Otunga and they hit a double shoulder block on Bryan. Otunga gets a quick cover. Otunga makes another tag and R-Truth works on Daniel. Daniel Bryan fights back with an uppercut but Truth sends him off the ropes and hits a clothesline. R-Truth tosses Bryan outside, The Miz follows. Otunga works with R-Truth for a suicide dive to the outside onto both of their opponents.

-Commercial Break-

Back from the break Bryan Daniel has R-Truth in a submission hold. We're shown footage from the break where The Miz shouts instructions at Daniel and took over the match. Daniel has a cross-face on R-Truth in the middle of the ring. Truth gets to his feet and backs Daniel down with elbows. Daniel counters and tags The Miz in.

The Miz comes in and stomps away at R-Truth. Front facelock applied by The Miz on R-Truth. Otunga wants in as R-Truth gets to his feet. The hold is still applied but not for long and R-Truth throws him off. R-Truth goes for the tag but The Miz blocks. Truth counters and gets a quick two count. The Miz hits a clothesline on R-Truth. He gets on top and hits some right hands.

The Miz works on R-Truth in the ropes. Miz goes off the ropes but Truth moves. Miz gets tied up in the second rope. Truth goes to his corner and reaches for Otunga. He can't make it as Miz pulls him back. Finally R-Truth makes it.

Otunga comes into the ring and hits some clotheslines on The Miz. He whips Miz into the turnbuckles and hits a big slam followed by a two count. Bryan Daniel breaks up the pin. The Miz counters and throws Otunga off the ropes. Daniel tags himself in and hits a missile dropkick off the top rope onto Otunga.

Bryan hits several kicks to the upperbody of Otunga. Otunga tries to counter but Bryan applies a leg lock submission hold. The Miz tags himself in, breaking Daniel Bryan's hold. The Miz smacks Daniel and he retaliates - they go at it.

The finish:

With the referee trying to contain Daniel Bryan, R-Truth comes in and hits a dropkick on The Miz. Otunga hits his finisher then pins The Miz for the three count and the win.

Winners - R-Truth & David Otunga

After the match The Miz berates Daniel Bryan on the outside. He tells him he will have him out of NXT and to "go away". Daniel delivers an intimidating kick to The Miz and points at him. Daniel is upset as he heads to the back. The Miz looks on from the bottom of the ramp.

A video from "earlier today" is shown where Heath Slater talks about Carlito spitting apple in his face last week. Slater says last week he wasn't ready. He says that's not cool to him and he said if he had an apple, he'd hit Carlito right in between the eyes with it. Carlito better watch out because Heath Slater is about to blow his mind. Heath Slater, Christian's rookie, faces Carlito next.

-Commercial Break-

Did You Know - WWE NXT was watched by more people than College Baketball on both ESPN and ESPN 2?

Matt Striker interviews The Miz backstage asking if he let Daniel Bryan down. The Miz says he is the US Champ and Tag Team Champion. He says tag team means two people - where was The Miz? Bryan Daniel interrupts and says every partner he's ever had has carried him. The Miz talks about how talented he is but Daniel tells The Miz if he's so talented how come he is the one that lost tonight? Daniel shoves Miz and walks off.

They cut to Michael Cole and Josh Mathews. Cole says Daniel Bryan better step off because The Miz is how Daniel is going to get a WWE contract.

We cut to an informational "get to know" piece on rookie Justin Gabriel.

Backstage, Matt Hardy talks to his rookie Justin Gabriel where Hardy is talking up Gabriel's victory against William Regal from last week. Gabriel says he has a great teacher. Hardy says to follow his plan the exact plan this week. Chris Jericho comes in and interrupts with Wade Barrett. Jericho tells Gabriel he did a good job last week but Barrett is better. Jericho says he is the best at what he does and Barrett is his prospect. Barrett talks about destroying Daniel Bryan in three minutes last night. He asks what he thinks is going to happen to him tonight. Matt Hardy says my guy is going to beat your guy tonight - do you understand what I'm saying to you right now? Jericho says they'll see them out there.

Singles Match - "Rookie" vs. "Pro"
Heath Slater w/Christian vs. Carlito w/Michael Tarver

Pre-match:

Carlito comes out with a mic. Heath Slater - did I get that right? He says Slater should be honored he spat in his face last week. Carlito says Slater should be asking, no begging him to spit in his face again. Carlito drops the mic and gets in the ring. He bites an apple and throws it out of the ring. When he spits, Slater ducks and starts pounding away. The bell hasn't rang yet as Carlito counters. Referee Charles Robinson separates them.

-Commercial Break-

The start:

Back from the break, Carlito has Slater in an arm submission hold on the mat. Carlito backs Slater into the turnbuckles but Slater pushes him off. Slater pushes Carlito off again and throws him over the top rope. Carlito gets in the ring and kicks Slater after they square off. He fights Slater into the corner and whips him into the corner. Slater fights back but Carlito takes him down to the mat with a big boot. Carlito gets a two count on Slater.

Mid-match notes:

Carlito thinks he's thrown Slater out of the ring but he's only on the apron. Carlito goes after him but Slater counters. Carlito talks trash to Christian after yet another counter. Carlito applies a knee to the back of Slater in a submission hold on the mat. Slater gets on his feet and backs Carlito down.

Carlito counters and backs Slater into the corner. Carlito goes for offense but Heath Slater moves. Slaters lands a big clothesline and another. Face plant suplex from Slater onto Carlito for a two count. Slater goes off the ropes but walks into a spinebuster from Carlito. Slater is on the mat.

Carlito went for his apple but Christian has it on the outside. Christian passes it to Michael Tarver. Carlito tells Christian to watch what he's going to do to his rookie but Slater gets a two count and another near fall.

The finish:

Slater goes for a clothesline but Carlito ducks. Carlito tries to pin Slater but Slater rolls through and catches him for the pinfall.

Winner - Heath Slater

After the match, Slater celebrates in the ring with Christian. Carlito cannot believe what just happened. Slater gets out of the ring and is very excited for his victory.

They roll a "get to know" video of NXT Rookie Darren Young.

Backstage, CM Punk is talking about Darren Young with Luke Gallows and Serena. Young asks Punk why he can't live his life how he wants to live it. He says he respects his straight edge lifestyle. Punk says the choice has to be his but straight edge can make anyone a winner. Punk says to Young he can do things his way and see how that turns out for him. The Straight Edge Society walk off as Darren Young appears frustrated.

Justin Gabriel vs. Wade Barrett is up next.

-Commercial Break-

Raw Rebound - They roll the stuff between Batista and John Cena from Raw last night where Batista declares he is the biggest star in WWE and should be the name and face of the company. They also roll highlights of John Cena's gauntlet match from last night.

They cut to live shots of the night skyline of Seattle. Michael Cole and Josh Mathews run down the Wrestlemania XXVI card.

Singles Match - "Rookie" vs. "Rookie"
Wade Barrett w/World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho vs. Justin Gabriel w/Matt Hardy

Pre-match:

Barrett is out to Chris Jericho's music and Jericho walks in front of him with the World Heavyweight Championship belt. It's announced Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel segment with special guest Edge will return on this week's edition of WWE Smackdown.

The crowd pops when Matt Hardy's music hits as Justin Gabriel is introduced. Gabriel is sporing a Matt Hardy t-shirt to ringside. Hardy shouts instructions to Gabriel before the bell rings.

-Commercial Break-

The start:

Wade Barrett starts with right hands and sends Gabriel off the ropes. Gabriel counters with a leg sweep takedown and a quick cover.

Mid-match notes:

Barrett uses his power to battle Gabriel in the corner. Chris Jericho is shouting at commentary, saying Barrett's domination is his influence. Barrett works on the apron, applying a facelock on Gabriel. He applies a submission hold on Gabriel in the middle of the ring. Gabriel counters with some kicks. Barrett sends him off the ropes and Gabriel counters to get a cover for a two count.

Gabriel jumps on Barrett's back from the apron, Barrett catches him but Gabriel still gets a two count. Backbreaker suplex from Barrett on Gabriel for a two count. Matt Hardy bangs the mat as Barrett hits a scoop slam on Gabriel. Another slam as Barrett works on his back.

The finish:

Barrett sets Gabriel on the top rope. Gabriel rights back with right hands and elbow shots. He pushes Barrett off the top rope. Justin Gabriel hits the 450 splash out of nowhere and pins Wade Barrett for the three count.

Winner - Justin Gabriel

After the match as Matt Hardy and Gabriel are celebrating Chris Jericho gets in the ring and throws Hardy out then hits the Code Breaker on Gabriel. He applies the Walls of Jericho on Gabriel as Barrett looks on in the ring. Jericho releases the hold and holds up Barrett's hand to end the show.

Source: Wrestling News World

(Video) Matt Hardy On Jeff Hardy Signing With TNA

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:28:32 +0000

Matt Hardy was on The BG Shea Morning Experience on KISW-Seattle this morning. During the appearance he talked about Jeff Hardy signing with TNA. You can listen and watch the appearance in the video embedded above.

Source: Youtube

Spoilers WWE Superstars Results (03/10)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:27:29 +0000

Below are the results of this week's edition of WWE Superstars that was taped last night prior to the start of WWE RAW from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon.

Zack Ryder b. Santino Marella

MVP & Christian b. Chavo Guerrero & Carlito

Dolph Ziggler b. Shelton Benjamin

Goldust b. Mike Knox

Source: Wrestling News World

Locker Room Reaction To Rob Van Dam Joining TNA

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:20:22 +0000

After months of intense negotiations, Rob Van Dam finally agreed to terms with TNA last week. Hulk Hogan of all people spoiled the surprise by noting last Thursday during a radio interview that a major star had signed on with the organization and then doing RVD's trademark pointing routine, apparently forgetting he was being filmed.

Though terms of Van Dam's contract have not been disclosed, he has made it clear he's not interested in working a full-time schedule. There is said to much grumbling among longtime wrestlers as they perceive established stars such as Van Dam being paid big bucks without working house show dates. Furthermore, more than one wrestler noted that RVD took an unnecessary shot during a recent interview when he said he couldn't understand why people want to see him go from beating superstars such as Steve Austin and The Rock in WWE to wrestling the likes of Christopher Daniels in TNA.

"When people say I'm a legend, I'm comfortable with that. If I'm a legend to you, I get that. You've seen me beat the best, you've seen me hang in there with the best. Now if I go hang in there with these young guys that really aren't eve proven, I'm not sure you're going to get that same perspective and the same satisfaction out of RVD that you thought you would," Van Dam said during an appearance on the Busted Open radio show in January.

"You've seen Rob Van Dam beat Big Show, The Rock, Steve Austin, and now you want to see me go over Christopher Daniels and that's really what you want to see? That's confusing to me."

Source: PWTorch

Jim Ross Blog: RAW & iMPACT!, New HBK DVD

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:19:20 +0000

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross updated his blog with his thoughts about last night's Monday Night War, what he thinks about women's wrestling and WWE's new Shawn Michaels DVD set. You can check out that full blog as well as JR's delicious line of BBQ products at JRsBarBQ.com. Here's what JR said about:

RAW vs. iMPACT!: I am not going to analyze the Monday night wrestling sagas of last night for many reasons. One, I'm not unbiased and two, there is PLENTY of analyzing going on from wrestling websites that do that sort of thing for a living. It can be said, however, that those fans who are yearning for longer matches and more matches in general on TV are likely still yearning. Plus, and finally, some people forget apparently that they are producing 'episodic' television.

Women's Wrestling: We're still getting emails from peeved fans about my stance on women's wrestling. For those who love to rant, not read and not pay attention to what I have said, let's try this again. I am a fan of women in wrestling. I hired some major, female stars in my time. You can ask any female that ever worked on our roster and they will tell you that they were never disrespected by me. But, still, it is what it is. Women are currently positioned in the wrestling biz in a support role and one could easily make an argument that women in the wrestling biz, as a whole, are somewhat underutilized.

WWE's New Shawn Michaels DVD: Fans of HBK or wrestling in general should grab the new Shawn Michaels DVD that is available today (Tuesday). I've seen it, I love it and it brings back a truck load of memories. I only wish I had been available to be the one interviewing Shawn for this project but that apparently wasn't an option. Buy the DVD and I promise that you will love the amazing array of bouts that, arguably, the best in the biz today, performed in on a high level even when he was a hot headed kid. I remember Shawn from his first territory and even remember the big Cowboy fining Shawn right after Shawn made his Mid South debut for inadvertently missing a TV taping because he did not know that EVERYONE came to TV whether their name was on the booking sheet or not.

Source: JRsBarBQ.com

Maria Launches Website, Comments On Her Release

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:16:31 +0000

Recently released WWE Diva Maria has re-launched her official website, MariaKanellis.net.

On her overhauled site, she comments on her departure from World Wrestling Entertainment in a blog post:

"Am I mad at WWE? No, I am not. I get it. I understand. They gave me my start and I am thankful. I will however miss the Divas. They will forever be a part of my story. Mickie giving wrestling her heart, soul and a real teacher in the ring. Michelle with her dedication to the divas division is making it grow. Nattie with all the history and excitement. Layla giving it fire, humor, and is a great friend. Kelly the girl that is the beauty that has that same desire as me to prove herself in the ring. Eve is a fighter and can choke you out! (Eve I can�t wait to come train with you now that I have some time on my hands.) Beth, the foundation, sweet, strong, and a great listener. These girls and all the Divas are my inspiration. I admire them. I will keep watching you succeed. Thank you Ladies.

"Will I be back? I don�t know. Life throws so much at you. Maybe this chapter is over and maybe we will revisit it later. Only the universe knows. Celebrity Apprentice! Hmmmmm� You will have to wait and see how I did. But, I can say that WWE helped me meet Mr. Trump. Make a Wish Foundation was the charity I worked for. I love that Foundation. Giving wishes to kids! Wow! So important. The Make a Wish kids are the best motivation I could ever have to work my butt off on Celebrity Apprentice."

The website heavily promotes her forthcoming music album.

Source: MariaKanellis.net

SNL Cast Members Announced As Raw Guest Hosts

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:15:47 +0000

WWE announced today that Saturday Night Live cast members Will Forte and Kristen Wiig will bring their MacGruber co-star Ryan Phillippe to guest host Monday Night Raw when it emanates from East Rutherford, New Jersey on Apr. 19. MacGruber opens on Apr. 23 and also features a number of WWE Superstars such as Mark Henry and Montel Vontavious Porter.

Jericho recently praised Wiig on his Twitter account, calling her "a dang genius and the funniest female (SNL) cast member of all time.

Source: WWE.com

Update On Mickie James' Health

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:15:15 +0000

Mickie James has been released from the hospital and is now at home recuperating, reports PWInsider. Those who asked about her status at television last night were told there is no time table for her return at this time, but everyone was hopeful she would be back in time for Wrestlemania.

WWE acknowledged James' staph infection yesterday in a post on its website. They disclose that she underwent two surgeries for a staph infection on her right leg.

"I've been on an emotional roller coaster", she said. "I have no control of anything. At least with an injury you know for sure how long it is going to take."

Source: PWInsider

Update On Umaga's Cause Of Death

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:14:28 +0000

The Associated Press has released a story concerning the cause of death of former WWE performer Edward Fatu (a/k/a Umaga).

The article notes that Fatu's passing last month "was caused primarily by the combined effects of painkillers, tranquilizers and a muscle relaxant" with "hypertensive cardiovascular disease" also mentioned as a cause.

Just before his death, Fatu had returned home after taking part in a wrestling tour in Australia. He was found unconscious at home on Dec. 3 and died after being taken to Northwest Medical Center in Houston.

To read the article, click here.

Source: chron.com

Update On Former Divas

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:13:31 +0000

Former WWE Divas Jazz, Dawn Marie and Molly Holly were honored for their contributions to women's wrestling over the years at Women Superstars Uncensored's Third Anniversary Show this past Saturday at the Ace Arena in New Jersey as they were inducted into the company's Hall of Fame. For coverage of the event including interviews with Angelina Love, Alere Little Feather, April Hunter and more, click here.

Former WWE Women's Champion Trish Stratus filmed a segment last year entitled "How Tough Are These Sports?" where she put her toughness to the test when she tried aerial ski jumping while being coached by professional freestyle skier Warren Shouldice. The segment aired during CTV's recent broadcast of the Winter Olympics. To view photos of her experience, click here.

Former WWE Women's Champion Candice Michelle has posted a blog on her official website updating fans on her pregnancy.

"Pregnancy is going really well, approximately 10 weeks to go, give or take, and I am in the stage where I am getting excited and really anxious to meet her! Her nursery is almost done and preparing for our home birth. I just try and imagine what shell look like...i cant wait," she wrote. "I'm working on scheduling the photoshoot towards the end of March. We waited a bit longer til my belly was bigger, I think it is ready!"

Sources: Rajah, Youtube

Update On The Knockout Tag Titles + Video

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:00:51 +0000

If you haven't yet seen the Knockout Tag Team Title match from iMPACT! last night, you can view it above.

As seen last night on iMPACT!, Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky defeated the teams of Angelina Love and Tara and Sarita and Taylor Wilde in a three-way match to win the vacant TNA Knockout Tag Team Championship, after interference from Daffney. The three members of The Beautiful People will defend the titles under the "Freebird Rule," which allows any two of the three members of the team to defend the title on any given night.

Source: Rajah, Youtube

Maria's First Interview Since Her WWE Release

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:57:35 +0000

Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis was interviewed by Eric Cohen of About.com this week to promote her role on the upcoming "Celebrity Apprentice" NBC show and reveals that Donald Trump himself invited her to participate. "I actually met Donald Trump when he came to the show to do some work with Vince McMahon. He asked me if I wanted to do it and I said that I would love to and it all started from there."

Maria was also asked whether she'd be open to joining TNA, or if she's fully moved on from the wrestling business. "I'm not sure yet to be honest," she said. "I probably had seven different phone calls from companies across the country asking me to come here or go there. I haven't decided. It's such an exciting adventure to be on. It's like I've been born again or something. I'm really trying to figure out what's best for me, what's best for my future, and then go from there."

Source: About.com

(Video) Superstars On Last Night's iMPACT & RVD's Debut

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:54:42 +0000

Jeff Hardy, Rob Van Dam and Chris Jericho posted the following messages on Twitter about last night's Monday Night War battle:

Jeff Hardy: "ILoveSomeTNA..trust me my fans...I'm in an amazing place..believe in me&I refuse 2 let you down! This is a movement my fans...please join me where I am & let's make history together because I...we can't do this on our own..we need your commitment...I've always been cool with you...so I ax4 you to be cool with me now. Dixie is a badassBoss..LoveHer!"

Rob Van Dam: "Harmoniously, the world came together, as one, and chanted RVD Motherf$cker!"

Chris Jericho: "The beat down of RVD 20 seconds into his debut in TNA was mind boggling. I dont understand how so many talented people can be so clueless."

You can see RVD's TNA debut above.

Source: Youtube, Twitter

What Happened After TNA iMPACT! Went Off The Air

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:50:30 +0000

The following report is from Trevin Adams who attended last night's TNA iMPACT!:

The live show in the Impact Zone ended with the faces in the ring doing Hogan pose downs. Everyone but Pope left at once with Pope selling the injury.

As you probably heard on TV the crowd went nuts for Hardy.

Overall a fun show but it lacked a little thing called wrestling most of it. Live crowd was nuts!

Source: Rajah

What You Didn't See On RAW Last Night

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:49:13 +0000

The following is compiled from various live reports:

The Superstars taping got the crowd really warmed up as the triple threat main event was a real hit with the fans. People absolutely loved Christian, one of the bigger pops of the night.

As for the start of the show, the opening segment with Undertaker and Shawn went off really well, the crowd was really mixed between cheering and jeering both of them. One second they would cheer for Taker, the next minute they would jeer him. It went back and forth during the entire opening segment.

The women's match was pretty dead, it's unfortunate as they worked really hard.

The Tag match with Show/Miz and Morrison/RTruth was disappointing as it didnt last long, but Truth and Morrison are majorly over. R Truth is really over with the fans, pairing him up with Morrison is really good move.

Handicap match was up next and ended up being a really good bout. The crowd seemed to be still getting used to Orton as his reaction was very mixed. I know the second that I was in was cheering for him hardcore. Legacy however, looked really good in the ring together, and I can only guess how much them pulling off a win over Orton will help their reputation.

Money in the bank match was next, and I must say, they're under utilizing Evan Bourne. The fans were REALLY over for him, a lot of people were happy to see him advance into the Money In The Bank
match. When jumped off the top rope about a dozen people behind me yelled "Fly Bourne, Fly!" It was fantastic!

Now for the main event. Crowd went ABSOLUTELY CRAZY for John Cena. It doesn't matter what you hear on television crowd wise, I practically went deaf from all the cheers in my area. A lot of people were a bit disappointed in the match when McMahon made it a gauntlet match.

There were a few pops when John got some offense in, but it pretty much killed the crowd. Huge pop when Kofi came in and took the offensive to Batista towards the end, only to get squashed just as quickly. The pin on John grabbed the most heat out of anything during the night, a lot of people were NOT happy.

After the show went off the air, Sheamus charged the ring and began to assault Cena, but only long enough for Triple H to charge the ring and clear it of both Batista and Sheamus. But wait! That wasn't all. Hunter grabbed a mic and asked John if he had enough left for a match and John welcomed it.

The match started quickly and the crowd was on its feet the entire time. The match was evenly fought with Cena taking a lot of the punishment. He then got the hot tag to Hunter and Hunter cleaned house. A little more mayhem ensued, Batista got the FU from Cena, Hunter hit the Pedigree on Sheamus and sent the fans home happy.

Absolutely terrific show! Was a lot of fun to attend and I can't wait for the next show that comes our way, I'll definitely try and make it 3 for 3 when it comes to attending shows here in Portland.

Source: Rajah, Wrestling News World

RAW Results (3/8/10) - Portland, Oregon

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:54:53 +0000

This week�s RAW starts with GONG! We all knew Taker would be starting RAW. (I have TNA up - picture in picture). Taker comes slowly to the ring. The fans are hot for Taker. He says last week was symbolic of what HBK�s life has become. Since he became #17 in Taker�s streak. �HBK� chants cut Taker off. HBK�s life has now (Taker messed up his words) has a dark cloud he can�t shake. Getting rid of this cloud will cause him to pay the ultimate price, his storied career. What HBK needs to understand is after WM there will be tomorrows, not celebrations, no sense of triumph. There will be no sense of victory, just that same dark cloud that will hover above his cloud to the rest of his life. He takes no joy in say this, but in three weeks HBK�s career will rest, in� HBK�s music cuts Taker off. HBK out in a sleeveless black and camo shirt and jeans. HBK say Taker hasn�t� earned the right to finish his line yet. For the last year it has hung over his head like a dark could. Last week he went to sleep with the cloud, but he woke up and it was gone. He had an epiphany. The reason he cost Taker the strap in the Elimination Chamber because he had to. Last week Taker interfered, but didn�t have to. For the first time, in that cold dark heart of Taker there exists fear. Taker told HBK to choose his words very carefully. HBK says fear, because Taker knows he�s the one who came that close to ending all. That�s why he asked HBK to put his career on the line. He thought HBK would be intimidated! He isn�t. after 25 you think he wouldn�t do it if he didn�t think he could beat Taker. Nothing lasts forever. At WM he�ll prove it. Taker asks if that�s right. He can�t tell if he�s looking at a man who exudes all this confidence or a man full of pitiful desperation? HBK says he�s not desperation. Last year he�s have done anything to have his hand raised in victory. He proposes no count out, no DQ match. He�s going to kick Taker�s teeth down his throat and beat him. Taker says HBK has chosen his own demise. He can look in HBK�s eyes and see the fire and passion, the will. He can look into his soul and honestly say he sees, HBK honestly thinks he can defeat him at WM. That�s kinda what makes him the Showstopper, the Maineventer, Mr. WM. No, not this year! In Taker�s opinion, HBK might be the greatest to ever step foot in the ring, but on March 28 he�ll open the gates of hell and unleash a fury no mortal man has seen. He�ll make sure that at WM his career is over. HBK tells Taker to keep telling himself that. After WM that dark cloud will be hanging over Taker and follow him everywhere he goes. Inside it will be an image that haunts him his whole life. It will be of HBK ending his WM streak. HBK leaves the ring to an infuriated Taker. On the stage HBK stops and stares down at Taker. Taker stares back. Taker�s on the tron over HBK�s shoulder in an intimidating vision.

- Commercial

Gail, Kelly and Eve out to the ring. In the Fox is Fox, Katie and Maryse.

Gail and Fox start. Side headlock on Fox. Fox tries to fight out but Kim hangs on in a takeover. Kim in control an elbow to Fox and then Katie down on apron. Fox gains control and tags in Maryse. Backbreaker to Kim for two. Maryse with a cheap shot on Kelly and should have been on Eve too but she missed. Kim is able to kick out. Eve on Maryse hard. Dropkicks for two. Forearms to Eve�s head, but Eve fights back. Eve hits her flipping leg drop for two. Fox and Katie in and double team Eve. Kim and Kelly in to even the score. Eve up top. Maryse tries to take her down but Eve hold on in an armbar and gets Maryse to tap out!

- Winners: Kim, Kelly & Eve

They celebrate in the ring.

Backstage Criss Angel and Hornswoggle backstage talking. The Bellas ask to be his guest assistants for one night. He says he doesn�t use twins. They want a demonstration. He pulls a threat from one of their tops. Then he eats it and pulls it out his eye in a really disgusting display I couldn�t watch! Jillian in and says she�s going to be his assistant. He said he heard about her. She sings. He makes her lose her voice and everyone�s happy.

Backstage ShoMiz head for the ring.

- Commercial

WWE Slam Of The Week - Triple Threat Match from SD! R-Truth got the pin - he and Morrison are going to WM to compete against ShoMiz for the Unified Tag Team Championships.

ShoMiz out. Miz starts ripping on R-Truth and Morrison as they walk down the ramp, taking every second they can get of airtime. Miz talks about not since the British Bulldog and Lex Lugar joined team to bore everyone at WM11. Shame on everyone backstage for not having that talent. Shame on the WWE Universe for not understanding what�s standing in front of them. They�re endangered species. They�re the last great tag team in the WWE! The fans give Miz HUGE heat. Morrison out to the ring with his great slo-mo entrance. R-Truth out to join him with his popping entrance.

R-Truth on Miz hard and Morrison cheap shots on Big Show. They double team clothesline Miz from the ring. King again called them the MizShow. They double baseball slide Miz. The ref calls for the bell.

- Winners - No Contest?

Outside they double DDT Big Show! They then throw Miz over the barrier. Morrison grabs a mic and says they don�t have any credibility? They�re not a real team? They just showed how real they can get. R-Truth said that�s the truth, whole truth, nothing but the truth.

- Commercial

Video of the growing feud between Cena and Batista fueled by Vince.

Josh backstage with Cena. He ask about being left completely speechless for the first time. Cena says Batista�s correct, he hasn�t beaten. He left Cena for dead. He has Cena�s number. The only thing he can do is go out there and beat him. Does he anticipate baista getting involved? He could guarantee it.

Evan thanks Angel for his match. Regal tells Evan he�ll take care of him in the ring. Evan said he can�t wait. Sheffield is with Regal. Angel has Regal write a number down and he�ll get inside Regal�s mind. Angel starts working out what the number is and working Regal to get the number. He narrows it to between 50 and 60 and then gets the right number. Sheffield said Regal owes him a Travis Tritt CD.

Video from Elimination Chamber when Ted pinned Orton and caused him the title and trip to WM.

Legacy to the ring. Orton attacks them from behind just as they start down the ramp. Orton into the ring.

- Commercial

Orton�s ready in the ring as Cody gets in slowly. They lock up and Orton�s backed into a corner. Punches to Orton then kicks as the ref admonishes. Orton fights back hard. High elbow to Cody. Cody into his corner and tags out. Ted on Orton with a kick then punches. Orton telegraphs and gets kicked but fight back quickly. Ted into his corner to converse with Cody. Cody tags in. Orton kicks Cody down to the mat. Cody whipped but gets an elbow up. Behind the ref�s back Ted gets a cheap shot. Cody stomps Orton in their corner. Cody distracts the ref for Ted to attack. Cody continues working over Orton for two. Orton sends Cody over the top and out. Ted in but Orton turns to catch Ted before he can attack.

- Commercial

Orton working over Cody in the ring and Ted on the apron. Clothesline to Cody in the ring. Cody fights back with a jawbreaker. Orton outside on Ted, then on the apron on Cody. Ted pulls Orton from the apron then dropkick on the floor. They work over Orton outside the ring. �Randy� chants! Into the ring and Cody drops a knee on Orton�s head. Ted tags in and they double team. Both nail elbows to Orton�s back. Headlock on Orton in the center of the ring. Orton elbows out but turns into a sick clothesline. Ted covers for a long two. Orton in the heel corner and they double team, Cody hitting a dropkick for two. Cody tags in and on Orton in a corner. Orton on the top rope gets a kick to the gut. Ted tags in and they both whip Orton into a corner. Ted chokes Orton with a foot. �Randy� chants. Cody tags in. Orton whipped and Cody in but Orton ducks. Clothesline to Ted and then Cody. Scoop slam to Ted then Cody. Ted in a corner punched down by Orton. The ref backs Orton off and Orton eats a boot but comes back with a backbreaker. Orton stalks Ted, but Cody grabs his le. Ted up and hits dream street on Orton for three.

- Winners: Legacy

Ted and Cody standing over Orton, but they�re not done. Cody hits crossroads on Orton. Ted on the mat yelling at Orton. Ted and Cody pose in Orton�s classic heel pose. Video of the beat down on Orton.

Batista watching backstage smiling. Josh asks about Cena being sure Batista will get involved. He thinks Cena�s a little paranoid because he�s never dealt with someone like him. He swears he won�t get involved tonight. If Josh sees Cena, tell him Batista�s rooting for him, he needs a confidence booster.

Backstage HHH is headed for the ring and boy does he look pissed!

Austin guest host promo for next Monday.

- Commercial

HHH�s music hits. The Cerebral Assassin stomps out to the ring looking really pissy. HHH does his water spitting routine. Video of Sheamus� attack on HHH last week. There�s someone dressed like Mario in the stands. HHH says he kind of respects what Sheamus did last week. If someone beat him up, cost him his title and humiliated him, he�d want revenge too. That�s basically� Sheamus� music cut�s HHH off and Sheamus floats out to the ring. Sheamus said he�ll make a statement of HHH at WM. Does he have the guts? HHH says that�s a good question. Sheamus�s had a hell of a first year, possibly the best first year in the business. But he�s never been to the big dance, never been to WM. He knows that until you make a name at WM, those other accomplishments mean nothing. He knows where Sheamus� at, he�s been there. He was on a rocket to the top, undefeated. He jumped the biggest dog and he got crushed. He went to a pit of obscurity. He had to claw, scratch and dig until he was the guy that people wanted to take down at WM. Over the years a lot tried, a few succeeded. The few who did succeeded, their careers took off. Ask Cena. Ask Batista. That�s the short list. The long list are the guys who failed and went to that pit of obscurity, just a footnote to the WWE. That�s a hell of a gamble. Does he have the guts? He has to put it all on the line for one shot. Just one shot at WM. Or being nothing! It�s a lot to think about, isn�t it. Before he takes that gamble, he�d better be sure. Sheamus backs up a few steps but then comes at HHH. But HHH was ready. Sheamus almost gains control but is clotheslined from the ring. Sheamus pulls HHH out and into the barrier. HHH ducks the big boot and rides Sheamus over the barrier. Out to the ringside area HHH jumps Sheamus from behind and rides him to the floor. Sheamus fights back. In the ring HHH hit�s a spinebuster. �HHH� chants. Sheamus rolls from the ring. HHH motions for Sheamus to return to the ring.

Backstage is Santino with Angel. He says he comes from a long line of magical people. Like Ralph Machio. Hudini the famous Italian magician. Angel says he was Hungarian. Santino shows off his removable thumb trick. Maybe Angel has something better. Angel has four empty cups. A very sharp sushi knife. It�s point up and he wants Santino to put a cup over the knife while he�s not looking. Santino makes a big deal of it. Santino puts his hand on Angel�s shoulder and Angel says it�s muscle reading. He puts his hands above the cups. He slams down on one cup, then another. Then it�s 50/50 chance. Of course he picks the right cup, but the fans are chanting �boring�. Santino says his heart is racing.

- Commercial

The MITB briefcase is high above the ring. This is a Qualifying Match. Christian is at announce with Heath Slater standing behind him. Evan Bourne out to the ring. Regal out to the ring with Skip Sheffield in tow. Heath glares up at Sheffield in the ring.

Regal hard on Evan. Evan backed into a corner but Evan comes back with kicks. Regal clotheslined Evan to the mat. Back elbow to Evan. Evan slammed to the mat for two. Regal flipped Evan to the mat in an unorthodox move. Skip yelled in to Regal who rushed Evan, but ate a knee. SSP to Regal for three.

- Evan Bourne

Evan points up at the briefcase as Christian talks about winning MITBLM. Christian, Shelton, Swagger, Kane, Evan, Matt Hardy, Ziggler and MVP are all qualified. Evan is still all smiles in the ring. Video of the big knee to Regal�s head and then the SSP for three. Back to Evan�s huge smile and the WM behind him.

- Commercial

WM recall - WM20 - The Brock Lesnar versus Goldberg Match with Austin as the Guest Ref that was so bad we were all thrilled when Austin stunned them both after it was over!

Promo for Austin being Guest Ref next week.

King and Cole go through the matches slated for WM.

Video of Bret Hart�s accident and he came back for his final farewell. Vince then said he wanted to face Bret at WM, even though Bret�s injured. That Bret didn�t come back to bury the hatchet, he came back to get his hands on Vince.

Backstage Vince is heading for the ring.

- Commercial

King and Cole talk about Austin coming back to RAW. King stumbles over her words. The matches will be WM Rewinds. Cena versus Big Show, HBK versus Jericho and HHH versus Orton. And the contract signing for Bret to face Vince.

Justin announce Criss Angel as the Guest Ring Announcer as well as the Special Guest Host. He comes out shaking hands and then into the ring. There�s some pop for him, but sounded like mostly women. He gets a cheap pop from Portland. He says he�s honored to be at Monday night RAW, live. He says he�s here to present the main event. You gotta go crazy, ya wanna see the main event? This first gentleman will be fighting at WM for the title, John Cena. Cena runs to the ring and slides in. Off came his hat and into the crowd. Then Angel announces the Chairman of the Board, love him or hate him, Mr. McMahon! Vince out in black jeans, black t-shirt (not his normal sweatshirt with the sleeves cut off) and black fingerless gloves. Vince grabs the mic and says he knows Bret�s up in Canada watching this, limping around with one leg. No disrespect to our Guest host Criss Angel , the ending of this match won�t be an illusion. Cena will be pinned 1-2-3. This will be a Gauntlet Match, a Handicap Gauntlet Match. His first opponent is - out comes Kozlov.

Kozlov slams Cena down and poses. Head butts to Cena�s chest then Cena�s slammed to the mat again. Vince, in the corner, reached for the tag. Vince covers but Cena powers out. Vince motions for the next person and it�s Drew McIntyre! He runs in and slams Cena to the mat. Vince tags in and hooks the leg, but Cena kicks out. The third person out is Swagger. He slams Cena down.

- Commercial

Cena sets up for the five knuckle shuffle. The you can�t see me to Vince and the move on Swagger. Swagger takes Cena down and then up on his shoulder and into a corner. Cena slammed to the mat. Swagger runs and then up on the corner and splashes Cena. Vince wants in but Swagger wants to hit the splash one more time, and does. Vince in and pins, but Cena kicks out. Vince pins again, but Cena kicks out. Vince is pissed and calls someone out. Out comes Henry, but he doesn�t look happy about it. Henry glares over at Vince and then over to Cena. Vince demands and Henry hit�s the world�s strongest slam. Vince demands and Henry tags Vince in. Vince pins but Cena kicks out. Vince stomps over, glares at Henry, but then leaves the ring and grabs the ring bell as well as a mic. He says it�s now a No DQ Match. Vince lets out a deep breath and then over the to the ring with the bell. Henry in Vince�s way, but Vince pushes him. Henry argues with Vince about it, in Vince�s way. Vince hands Henry the bell and then demands he do it. Batista in spears Henry and tosses him from the ring. Kofi in and on Batista, but Batista hit a sick power bomb on Kofi. Cena up and onto Batista. Clothesline to Batista. Cena turns to Vince. Vince, in fear, tosses the ring bell from the ring. Cena gets Vince up, but drops him as Batista hit�s a spear on Cena. Batista gets Cena up and hits his Batista bomb. Vince down and pins Cena with a knee on Cena�s chest and one of Cena�s legs pulled up.

- Winner: Vince McMahon

Vince leaves the ring. Batista stands over Cena and has the lights dropped. Arms up Batista yells and smiles as he gets huge heat.

Biggest Pop
Orton
HHH
Cena

Biggest Heat
Batista
Sheamus
Vince

Source: Rajah

TNA Impact Results - March 8, 2010

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:53:56 +0000

TNA Impact Results - March 8, 2010
Report by: Sean Hopkins

Welcome everyone to tonight's coverage of TNA's Live broadcast of Impact.

-We get the new video package and song to open the show, and it actually highlights a lot of the young talent.

-We get pyro to open the show. Mike Tenay and Taz welcome us to the show and immediately begin hyping the main event featuring Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, which apparently will open the show. Hogan's music hits and he and Abyss make their way to the ring. Hogan in the ridiculous boa, and Abyss sporting the HOF ring.

-Hogan is really milking his entrance time, taking his time, and strumming air guitar along the way. Brooke is shown in the audience cheering on her dad, and Hulk has a mic.

-Hogan says this is the biggest night in the history of TNA. They're live, and Spike has their back, and it's time to take care of business. Big TNA chants. The Impact Zone is packed. Hogan says there's no reason to wait around, Flair and AJ better get ready right now. Hogan says when he joined TNA, he thought he'd take TNA to sacred ground. Now that Flair and AJ have changed the rules, leaving him in a pool of his own blood, and did the same to Abyss, this is TNA's reckoning day. Hogan says the way it goes for Flair and his protegee, bring their asses to the ring, because it's time to meet the power of TNA, and the monster Abyss.

-Styles' music hits, and he and Flair are out in their Nature Boy robes.

-The bell rings, and not surprisingly, it looks like the young guys will kick this off.

-Abyss goes right after Styles but Styles fights it off. He ends up walking into a big slam though, and Abyss showcases his power. AJ goes to the corner and tags in Flair. Flair and Abyss lock up, and Flair takes Abyss to the corner and chops away. Abyss turns it around and hits a couple of open hand chops of his own before a back body drop. Flair hits a low blow while the ref's back is turned, and AJ uses his robe to choke Abyss and beat on him. Hogan is in to break it up, but Styles hits a Pele kick and proceeds to kick at Hogan's head. Flair is stomping on Abyss and AJ is pounding on Hogan, the lights go out and Sting's music hits. The crowd goes nuts.

-When the lights come back on, Sting is in the ring with a baseball bat and Flair and AJ are falling back. Hogan and Abyss are back on their feet, and Sting surprisingly hits both with his bat. Sting smiles, Styles smiles, Flair stomps on Hogan. Styles grabs a chair, Sting hits Abyss in the stomach with the bat, and AJ hits Abyss over the head. Flair gets the chair and whacks Hogan over the head. Flair stomps Hogan's groin, and AJ and Sting continue to beat down Hogan and Abyss while Sting walks to the back. Hogan is busted open, and it's only the first ten minutes of the show. Security is in to break things up and the get Flair and AJ out of the ring. Flair and AJ gloat on their way to the back, AJ saying it's over.

-Hogan gets on the mic and says this isn't over. They're going to finish it before the night's over. Hogan says Flair keeps changing the rules, Hogan's going to change the game, later tonight it's going to be a no DQ match.

-commercial break

-Tenay welcomes us back and we re-cap the opening segment, which happened just before we went to commercial.

-TNA cameras are backstage following Sting. Sting's walks into Dixie, who asks what he's thinking. Sting grabs her by the throat and shoves her into the wall, saying he owes her nothing.

-JB is backstage with Flair and AJ, he asks how Sting fits in this. AJ says there's no do-overs in wrestling, but if Hogan wants one, they'll beat him up all over again. Flair says Sting has come to his senses, and on the right night. Flair says if he's going to come out of retirement, he's going to make a statement heard around the world. Flair says they'll finish the job tonight, and Hogan and Abyss will leave in an ambulance, at the hands of Flair and AJ.

-Abyss is shown backstage screaming 'WHY STING?!?!?' (seriously, like that)

-commercial break

-Backstage Hogan's girlfriend is consoling Brooke Hogan. Brooke talks about how Hogan is in pain and she's seen him do this before. When did this turn into Brooke Knows Best?

-Kaz is in the ring, and he's got a mic. He says it was almost two years ago, he chose to walk away from TNA, and he had a lot of doubt about himself. After a lot of soul searching though, he can say tonight, live, that doubt is gone. The reason Kaz came back to TNA is to reignite the flame of the X-Division. Big pop from the crowd. The way Kaz sees it, if TNA is going to war, let the warriors of the X-Division lead them into battle.

-Kaz is interrupted by Daniels, who wants to make one thing clear. Daniels says if anyone will lead the X-Division into battle, it won't be Kaz or anyone in the back, it'll be the man who was X-Division for ten years before X-Division meant anything, Christopher Daniels. Daniels says on this historic night, he tells Eric Bischoff and the world, that he will carry the X-Division to the highest of heights, because he is X.

-Doug Williams, the X-Division champ is out. He says these two are spouting off like super heroes, here to save something. Big USA chants. Williams assures both that the X-Division is alive and well, and he can say that because he's champion. Kaz says as of now he's champion, but seven years ago, when he and Daniels were pioneering the division, where was Williams. Daniels says Kaz hasn't done anything he's cared about. Kaz says maybe that's just because Daniels is a selfish prick.

-Eric Bischoff is out now. He says when Hogan asked him to join him in TNA, one of the reasons he was so excited was the X-Division, because it's the adrenaline of TNA, and he's going to try and make it run bigger, faster, and stronger. He says he knows Kaz has a title shot at the next PPV, but that match will happen tonight. And he hasn't forgotten about Daniels, because it's going to be a three way, and it starts right now.

-Daniels tries to steal a pin, but it's broken up. Quick exchange with all three men trying to get an advantage. Kaz dodges a kick from Daniels, but falls victim to a back elbow from Williams. Williams tries for a suplex on Kaz, but Kaz counters into a roll up, also hitting a northern lights suplex on Daniels and pinning both men. Crazy reversal from a double team by Kaz and Daniels and Williams end up outside of the ring. Kaz follows out with a big plancha, taking out both men, and he pops up to a big cheer. Kaz and Daniels fight out of the floor, with Kaz launching Daniels shoulder first into the ring apron. Kaz tries for the slingshot leg drop on Williams, but Williams avoids it and hits a running knee to the face. Williams hits a running high knee and tries for a pin, but only gets two on Kaz. Kaz hits a jawbreaker, but he's tripped by Daniels, who comes in and takes out Williams before focusing on Kaz. Daniels hits an STO and a lion sault on Kaz that's good for a two, before sending Williams back to the floor with a knee. Daniels hits a running DVD on Kaz, but it's still only good enough for two. Daniels tries to send Williams to the floor again, but Williams fights it off. He goes to the top turnbuckle, and Daniels tries to do something, but it doesn't amount to anything. Both Daniels and Williams end up walking right into a double missile dropkick from Kaz though, and all three are slow to get to their feet. Kaz is a house of fire, and he's just going to work on both men. Kaz hits a slingshot leg drop on Daniels, but it's only good for two. Daniels tries for the Angels wings on Kaz, but he gets hit with a big elbow from Williams. Crazy pinning sequence, but no one gets three. This is really hard to follow. Daniels hits a big rock bottom like move, and tries for the BME, but Kaz moves. Williams hits the chaos theory on Daniels, and bridges into the pin, getting the win, and retaining his title.

-Winner and STILL X-Division Champion: Doug Williams

-After the match, Shannon Moore is out, he takes out Doug Williams, and motions that he wants the title.

-Bischoff says that's how he likes it. He says that Shannon Moore will be Doug Williams' opponent at Destination X, I guess instead of Kaz.

-We go backstage to JB who is with Dixie Carter. Dixie says that she's glad Sting signed his contract, because he's in a match tonight, and he'll find out who his opponent is when everyone else does.

-commercial break.

-The Beautiful People are shown backstage, apparently three teams will be competing tonight for the Knockouts Tag Team Titles.

-commercial break.

-Sarita and Taylor Wilde are on their way to the ring when we come back from break, and they're getting lots of love from the crowd. The Beautiful People's music hits, and team number two will be Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky, accompanied by Lacey Von Erich. The third team to enter the match is Tara and Angelina Love.

-Angelina goes right after TBP, but her and Tara almost end up rolled up by Sarita and Wilde. Wilde and Tara look to start this thing off. Tara hits a crazy slam, but Taylor tags out to Sarita, who hits a springboard facebuster, but is tagged by Sky. Sky goes to work on Tara, but quickly tags out to Rayne, who comes in and screams while pounding on Tara. Double team move from TBP to Sarita and Wilde that sends both women to the floor. Love is in and she takes out both members of TBP, and tries for the Widow's peak on Sky, but Daphne is in, and she hits Tara with the KO belt. Sky pins Tara, and we have new champions.

-Winner and NEW TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions: Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne

-Christy Hemme is backstage with the Pope, who cuts a bit of a promo before Desmond Wolfe comes in and goes right to work on Pope's leg. He has a chain, which he uses to BASH Pope's ankle. Wolfe walks off, saying Pope can keep the chain.

-Sting is shown walking backstage and Taz asks Tenay what he was doing at 4:20 (RVD's a-comin).

-commercial break.

-JB is backstage with The Beautiful People who are celebrating with their new belts. Rayne says they're finally the Tag champs. Lacey asks if she's a champion too. Rayne says of course. Sky says it's time to celebrate, and JB brings in some champagne from off screen, but they only bring three glasses. Sky says with the Beautiful People as Tag Champs, things are about to explode. They dump the champagne all over JB.

-Taz and Tenay turn out attention back to the situation with Sting, which has just been tearing us all up, all night long. Sting attacked Hogan and Abyss at the top of the show in his return to action. He'll be in action later tonight, and hopefully, it'll be against RVD, which I'm sure will fulfill a lot of dream matches for a lot of people around the world. Taz and Tenay also talk for a bit about how disgusted they are with his actions, putting his hands on Dixie.

-Sting's music hits, and he's on his way to the ring. He still gets a decent amount of love from the crowd, even after his earlier actions, and carrying the bat, to remind the crowd of earlier actions. Taz tries to play it up like the crowd is mad at Sting, but he has to recant that when people are obviously bowing to Sting on his way to the ring.

-The crowd is chanting for RVD, and the letters flash on the screen. RVD had come to TNA.

-Van Dam jumps a barricade, goes to the top, hits a single leg dropkick, and follows it up with rolling thunder. Van Dam pins Sting, gets the three count, and it's over.

-RVD celebrates, but Sting is up, and he whacks RVD with the bat. Sting hits RVD in the leg, before hitting him across the throat. Sting goes to the back and leaves Van Dam laying in the ring. I'm not happy with how short that was, but hopefully we'll get a meaningful rematch out of it.

-Sting's apparently not done as he makes his way back down to the ring and gets in a couple more shots with the bat, including a big blow across Van Dam's back. Big you suck chants from the crowd, and I guess Sting found his heat. Sting goes to the back and argues with refs on the way, when they don't stop bothering him, he blasts one in the stomach, then another. Sting comes back and goes for the ring another time, and RVD says bring it on. Sting hits RVD with the bat, and Hogan's music hits.

-Sting is looking around, and Hogan comes out of the entranceway. Bubba the Love Sponge tries to stop Hogan, and Sting goes back into the ring. Security is stopping Hogan, and Sting is just standing in the ring, holding his bat and staring down Hogan. Sting turns around and drills RVD two more times, and Hogan just lets security hold him back. He finally breaks through and makes it all the way to the ring, when Sting goads him on and continues to hit RVD with the bat, but security holds him back. Eventually Sting whacks Hogan with the back, and now he's got to be helped to the back too. Sting follows after and beats his way through a security guard before hitting Hogan again and leaving him laying at the top of the ramp.

-Taz says they need help for Hogan, even though he was hit twice and RVD was hit at least a dozen.

-Taz and Tenay run down the Sting situation, saying the same things they said before the match.

-Kevin Nash's music, and Bischoff is shown for just a second (probably an error), Nash makes his way to the ring with Eric Young.

-Nash has a mic, and he says that for the last month, Hall and Waltman have found a way into the Impact Zone. He talked to Hogan today, and he has a contract that says one time, and one time only, Hall and Waltman will be allowed into the Impact Zone, at Destination X, against Nash and Young. Nash says he knows they're in the building, so why don't they work their way down to the ring and accept the challenge.

-commercial break.

-Hall and Waltman are shown walking in a back door, and apparently they know to head straight for the ring. Plus they got there at just the perfect time.

-commercial break.

-Nash and Young are still waiting in the ring when we come back from break, and they look confused. Nash asks where the Bad Guy and X-Pac are. The crowd chant that Hall is wasted, and so is Pac, which is fantastic. Hall and Waltman finally make their way into the Impact Zone, just like Hogan, milking their TV time. They finally get into the ringside area, and then the ring.

-There's loads of security in the ring, but not between the two teams. Hall does his Hey yo schtick. Hall says that two thirds of the legendary WolfPac are in the building tonight. He calls Nash Big Sellout. Hall says that after what Sting did, Hogan isn't running the show. He says that he and Waltman want in on TNA because it's starting to get cool. Hall says that they have lawyers, and that when they beat Young and Waltman, they want their cut, so after the match, Nash needs to talk to Carter, and they want some contracts. Hall asks if Bischoff wants in on this.

-Bischoff is magically on the big screen in the Impact Zone. Bischoff tells Hall to set the match, and if they win, they'll get their contracts, but if they don't win, they need to leave. Hall and Waltman agree to the terms. Nash says that if it's a deal, he'll see him at the PPV. Nash slaps Eric Youn, and he and Pac go at it. Securits breaks it up. Bischoff says he's sick of paying overtime for security, and Eric Young has a license to kill, so he'll have a match against Pac without Hall and Nash at ringside.

-Young is going right to work on Pac, and even though Pac gets a spinning back heel kick, EY is all offense, just absolutely working over Pac, slamming his head repeatedly into the mat. Pac works out of a powerslam and connects with a huge kick. Pac tries for a bronco buster, but EY moves, and hits a gigantic piledriver on Pac. EY pins Pac, and gets the three count, and this one is over as soon as it started.

-Backstage a US Army humvee is shown pulling up backstage and soldiers are shown getting out. Tenay says it's a takeover.

-Commercial break.

-Back from break, and there are a lot of soldiers coming into the arena, way, way more than got out of the humvee, unless it was some sort of clown-car humvee. Kurt Angle's music hits, and apparently this is some sort of rip off of John Cena's WrestleMania entrance from last year. Angle walks down the ramp, flanked by soldiers, and when he enters the ring, the soldiers surround it.

-Angle gets a mic, and calls out Mr. Anderson, saying he brought some of his close friends with him tonight. Angle says these are the men and women who sacrifice everything for our country (very true). Angle says that these are the men and women who choose to leave their families behind to stand up for what we believe in (again, very true). Angle continues his patriotic speech, finishing up by saying that these are the men and women that Anderson spit on two weeks ago. Angle says he had sort of an epiphany. Winning an Olympic Gold medal is nothing compared to what soldiers do for our country, and as a proud American, it's his duty to defend the soldiers, when bitches like Anderson degrade them. Angle says if he's learned one thing over the past year, you don't mess with an American soldier, and Anderson is going to find out why at Destination X at the hands of Angle.

-Anderson interrupts him, saying it's not about Angle, and the high school dropouts outside of the ring, it's about... but he's blasted by Angle, who ran from the ring to the interview space crazy fast. Angle beats Anderson to the ring, but Anderson hits him with the medal. Anderson backs out of the ring, but he walks into a couple of soldiers. He backs up toward the ring, and into the arms of Angle, who beats on him, and sends him to the outside, where the soldiers beat on him for a bit, before they send him back in the ring, and Angle does the same thing on the other side, and the side opposite the entrance ramp. After Anderson is sent back in the ring yet again, Angle connects with an Angle slam. Someone hands Angle an American flag, and Angle spits on Anderson, putting his foot on his chest, and holding up the flag. The soldiers swarm the ring, and hold up Angle while he holds up the flag.

-Commercial break.

-Hogan is backstage with the Love Sponge. Bubba says Hogan's got to stop it, and that Hogan's got to take a long hard look at himself. Hogan says this is the biggest night in TNA history. Abyss is his boy, and he didn't want to go out there, but he's got to do this. Earl Hebner breaks in out of nowhere and says he needs a second chance. Hogan says he's got too much on his head right now to think about it. Bubba says hold on, that everyone deserves a second chance, and if anyone does, Earl Hebner does. Hogan says Bubba needs to promise that he won't get into his business. Hogan says it would be an honor to be in the ring with Hebner again, and both of his children are worried, but Hebner has to promise that if Hogan looks to be in too bad of shape, Hebner has to stop the match.

-Tenay and Taz begin to hype up the Destination X PPV, with matches featuring the Motor City Machine Guns, Generation Me, Kurt Angle, Mr. Anderson, Abyss and AJ Styles.

-Jeff Jarrett is shown backstage where he meets up with James Storm. He says Bischoff forced him to do this, and he asks if Storm was forced. Storm says they don't work for Jarrett. Jarrett hits Storm, and Storm responds, Roode is in, and BMI beat up Jarrett for a little bit, before Foley tells them to take it in the ring.

-Commercial break.

-James Storm and Rober Roode are beating on Jarrett at ringside when we come back from commerical, and Mick Foley is apparently going to be the referee for this handicap match.

-Back in the ring, BMI pound on Jarrett in the corner, but Foley stops it, just so they can ring the bell. After the bell, BMI whip Jarrett into the corner, but he fights back with a big boot and a lariat, but he eventually falls victim to a spinebuster from Roode. A slingshot double team DDT plants Jarrett. Roode and Storm take turn punching Jarrett, before Storm hits the Eye of the Storm. Roode holds Jarrett while Storm takes a swig, but when he goes to spit, Jarrett ducks and it ends up in Roode's eyes. That allows Jarrett to hit a low blow on Storm, and send Roode over the top rope to the outside with a big clothesline. Jarrett then sends Storm out with a back body drop. He follows outside where he beats on both men, sending Storm into the barricade. On his way back into the ring though, Storm catches Jarrett's ankle, and Roode knocks him off the apron into the barricade. Foley and Storm get into it, so Foley goes under the ring to grab the barbed wire bat, which he gives to Jarrett. Jarrett tries to use it, but Slick Johnson is out to prevent it. The distraction allows Roode to hit a low blow, and BMI follow it up with a DWI. Jarrett is pinned, and Slick Johnson counts the three and this one is over.

-Hogan and Abyss are shown backstage arguing over who should start the match. The show Brooke, and she's upset, she comes in crying and asks Hogan is he's ok. Brooke says she didn't want to say it before, but it's hard to see Hogan go out like that because to everyone he's the Hulkster, but to her, he's her dad. Hogan says he's going to go out there, and he'll be ok, and Abyss has his back. Brooke horribly fake cries some more, and she makes Hogan promise that this will be his last time because they've lost so much and she doesn't want to lose him too. Hogan says he knows they've been through hell and back in the last few years, and he won't go out there again, this is the last time (yeah right). Brooke cries on her dad's shoulder.

-Commercial break.

-Flair and AJ are shown hyping each other up backstage. Flair says they won the first part of the war, and Hogan and Abyss are going down to AJ and Flair.

-Commercial break.

-Back from break, AJ Styles and Ric Flair are the first men out in what is announced as the 'continued main event'.

-Hogan's music hits and the crowd goes wild. He and Abyss make their way down to the ring, and this one looks to be ready to get underway. Hogan tears off his shirt upon entering the ring, and climbs up to the first rope to threaten Flair and AJ.

-Commercial break.

-Back from commercial, and Hogan and Flair look to start things off. Flair chops Hogan in the corner, and hits him a couple of times, but Hogan whips Flair into the corner, and hits a back body drop. Both men look very fragile, like they might break something at any moment. Hogan rolls out to the floor where he chokes Flair with his bandanna, and slams his head into the guardrail, before biting, and punching away at the wound on Flair's head. Flair chops Hogan a couple more times, but Hogan fights back with punches and chops of his own. Flair falls to his feet, so Hogan picks him up, slams him into the barricade, and pounds on him some more. Flair climbs up to the entrance ramp, and goes right down. Abyss goes to the outside, and pounds on Flair a bit, hitting a succession of punches before sending him back into the ring. Hogan takes off his belt and uses it to whip Flair. Hogan is choking Flair with his boot and Flair is just bleeding and bleeding. Flair hits a low blow, and makes the tag to AJ, who comes in and goes to work on Hogan. Aj works on Hogan's leg before punching and kicking at him, sending him to the outside. Styles follows, jaws with Brooke a little bit, and sends Hogan into the Steel ring post. AJ rips the bandage off Hulk's head to reopen Hogan's wound, and now both he and Flair are bloody messes. Flair tags in, and he hits a low knee to Hogan's groin. Flair maks the tag to AJ, who comes in and hits a series of right hands to Hogan. Styles tags out to Flair, who comes in and kicks Hogan in the midsection before following it up with a chop. Flair goes to the top rope, but Hogan catches him, and tosses him off with a top rope body slam. Both men make the tag, and Abyss comes in as a house of fire with right hands. Abyss tries for a double chokeslam, but dual kicks from AJ and Flair prevent it, so he hits a double clothesline instead. Abyss hits one dive, then another, before hitting one chokeslam on AJ, then another on Flair. Abyss shows off Hogan's HOF ring, but it allows AJ to get in a cheap shot. AJ tries to work over Abyss in the corner, but Abyss sends him to the apron. AJ comes back in with a springboard forearm, but it's only good for a two count. Both Abyss and Hogan Hulk up, and turn things around on Flair and AJ with double big boots. Hogan whips AJ into Abyss and he eats a black hole slam. Abyss pins AJ, and this one is over.

-Abyss and Hogan celebrate, and Hogan holds up Abyss' arm. Desmond Wolfe is in, and he whacks Abyss with a chair. Wolfe tries to whack Hogan, but Hogan blocks it, only to get a chop block from Flair. Pope comes out to make the save, but he gets taken out by AJ. Jeff Hardy is the next man out to the ring, and he goes to work on the heels, hitting a big DDT on Wolfe, and a Twist of Fate on Styles. He goes to the top for a Swanton, presumably, but it's cut before he jumps off. That's the show.

Source: Wrestling News World