Kelly Kelly released from WWE.
"WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Diva Kelly Kelly as of today, September 28, 2012. WWE wishes Kelly Kelly the best in all her future endeavors."
Steiner sues TNA.
Scott Steiner has responded to the TNA lawsuit brought against him by filing a countersuit on 9/10 in the Chancery Court of Tennessee in Davidson County. Steiner claims TNA breached their contract with him saying they failed to provide "accounting of all Royalty payments" due to him (something he claims the company was contractually obligated to do), failing to provide "royalty statements of all merchandise royalties and video royalties" and failing to pay "all royalties" due to him. He is also demanding a judgment on a "yet to be determined amount." TNA sued Steiner in June claiming he breached his TNA contract by making negative remarks towards the company, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff and Bruce Prichard.
Smackdown preview.
* WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro vs. Santino Marella.
* Natalya vs. Beth Phoenix.
* Wade Barrett vs. Zack Ryder.
* Miz TV featuring WWE World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus.
WWE Tag Team Championship Tournament Match
* The Usos vs. Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes.
#1 Contendership for the WWE World Heavyweight Title
* Randy Orton vs. Big Show.
Hogan to be at Bound for Glory fan interaction.
"Wrestling legend "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan will appear for an autograph session on October 13th at the "Bound For Glory" Fan InterAction event! This session is ONLY available to those who purchase the VIP Weekend option ticket."
Kurt Angle was on MMA uncensored.
* Angle said King Mo has called to ask him when the "soreness from pro wrestling" will go away.
* He feels Dave Bautista will do well in his MMA debut citing that he has a good knockout punch based on "legit fights" he saw backstage at WWE.
* Angle said he would have entered MMA had he known how big it was going to become. He noted that at that time he was far too into pro wrestling and was main eventing Wrestlemania events. Angle said at the time the money was in pro wrestling.
* He confirmed Dana White's claim that Angle was supposed to be part of The Ultimate Fighter show as a contestant. Angle said it was never a money problem with White, but that the starting date he was given was too soon in that he wanted at least three to six months to prepare. White was unable to grant him that.
* When a viewer asked about his behind the scenes wrestling match with Brock Lesnar when both were in WWE, Angle smiled and confirmed they had a match. Angle said he got the better of Lesnar and that Lesnar told him he was too small. He praised Lesnar's MMA career with the UFC and said we didn't get to see the real Lesnar in his last two fights due to his medical issues.
* When asked if he would ever consider MMA, Angle said if the money was good you never know.
Upcoming house shows.
WWE:
* House show in St. Joseph, Missouri tonight, September 28.
* House show in Topeka, Kansas on Saturday, September 29.
* House show in Abilene, Texas on Saturday, September 29.
* House show in Wichita, Kansas on Sunday, September 29.
* House show in Wichita Falls, Texas on Sunday, September 29.
* Monday Night Raw live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday, October 1.
* Smackdown tapings in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Tuesday, October 2.
TNA:
* Impact Wrestling live in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, October 4.
Ring of Honor:
* ROH is off the road until 10/6.
* House show in St. Joseph, Missouri tonight, September 28.
* House show in Topeka, Kansas on Saturday, September 29.
* House show in Abilene, Texas on Saturday, September 29.
* House show in Wichita, Kansas on Sunday, September 29.
* House show in Wichita Falls, Texas on Sunday, September 29.
* Monday Night Raw live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday, October 1.
* Smackdown tapings in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Tuesday, October 2.
TNA:
* Impact Wrestling live in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, October 4.
Ring of Honor:
* ROH is off the road until 10/6.
IMPACT results.
Hogan says the next thing they have to clear up is the James Storm-Bobby Roode "debacle" and he says this thing has gone on for over a year and it's spun completely out of control. Hogan says that the TNA referee's have even thrown their hands up in the air so to straighten it out, he's going to put them in a Street Fight at BFG! Hogan says that they're not only going to be in a Street Fight at BFG but he's bringing in a Special Enforcer, MMA star King Mo! He says that King Mo will be on Impact next week as well!
Hogan says it's time to get back to business with A's & 8's and he says that tonight he'll go to their clubhouse and he'll see what they're made of. He says they've crossed the line and tonight he's going into their clubhouse and he's going for a fight even if it means he's going alone, but Sting's music interrupts him and the Icon makes his way down to the ring!
Sting says this whole thing with A's & 8's started with him and when Hogan took over as GM he promised to have Hogan's back and he meant what he said. Sting says that he's going with Hogan because he has Hogan's back and they're going to pay A's & 8's a visit together. Hogan and Sting shake hands and Hogan says they need to get another bat.
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Mr. Anderson's most memorable moment was 10.10.10 with him in the Main Event. Anderson says fans can expect "equal opportunity ass kicking" from him at BFG.
Tenay & Taz talk about the 3-Way Tag Titles Match at BFG and then we head to the ring.
Triple Threat Match
"Olympic Hero" Kurt Angle w/AJ Styles vs. "Mexican Warrior" Chavo Guerrero Jr. w/Hernandez vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels w/Kazarian
Kurt Angle will be a guest on MMA Live tonight according to Tenay. Chavo and Angle square off but then turn around and drag Daniels into the ring and take turns nailing him with right hands and uppercuts. Angle tosses Daniels into the corner and then continues the beating alongside Chavito for several minutes. Angle picks Daniels up again and slams him into another corner but then Chavo grabs him and slams him back into the other corner. Angle & Chavo together whip Daniels into the opposite corner and then Angle charges at Daniels but he moves out of the way and Angle slams shoulder first into the ring post. Chavo then clotheslines Daniels and then hits him with a European Uppercut. Chavo attempts to whip Daniels into the ropes but he reverses it and as the referee is checking on Angle, Kazarian trips Chavo up from the outside. Chavo goes out to the floor thinking it was AJ that did it and gets in his face as Hernandez tries to explain to Chavo what happened. Angle follows Chavo out and gets in his face and tells him that it was Kaz that did it. Kaz slides into the ring and taunts the babyfaces alongside Daniels. AJ and Hernadnez get in the ring along with their partners to go after the champs but Kaz & Daniels bail.
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Back from the break Daniels has Angle in a wristlock as we find out that the referee kicked Kaz, AJ, and Hernandez out from ringside. Angle hits the ropes and nails Daniels with a Forearm Smash and then a clothesline followed by a big German Suplex! Chavo comes in and eats a German Suplex as well! Angle goes for the Olympic Slam on Chavo but he counters with an arm drag and then a clothesline that sends Angle over the top! Daniels walks into a series of strikes from Chavo and then he attempts to whip Daniels into the ropes but Daniels reverses it and goes for a Tilt-A-Whirl move. Chavo counters into a Spinning Head Scissors Takeover! Chavo hits a dropkick and then a Somersault Senton Splash! 1...2...NO Angle breaks it up! Angle shoves Chavo into the ropes and goes for a clothesline but Chavo slides underneath his legs only to get back to his feet and get caught with a Belly-to-Belly Overhead Suplex from the Olympian! Chavo rolls out of the ring and Angle hits the Olympic Slam on Daniels! Angle locks in the Ankle Lock but Chavo comes back in and rolls Angle up! 1...2...NO Angle kicks out! Angle and Chavo exchange shots and then Chavo kicks Angle and attempts the Three Amigos, but Angle blocks it and sets up for another German Suplex. Chavo blocks it and then Daniels attempts to hit both men but Chavo ducks out of the way and Daniels nails Angle sending him out of the ring! Chavo grabs Daniels and hits the Three Amigos! Chavo climbs up top as a big "Eddie" chant erupts but as Chavo got to the top Angle slide back in and locked in the Ankle Lock on Daniels! Daniels uses his free leg to send Angle into the corner knocking Chavo down. Chavo gets back to his feet and swings at Angle but Angle ducks and goes for the Olympic Slam again! Chavo blocks it and goes for a Northern Lights Suplex but Daniels slams both of them into the corner. Daniels hits Chavo with an STO, 1...2...3!
Winner: Daniels via pinfall (STO)
In the back Hogan talks with the TV Title contenders and he needs to do who wants it the most. Garett says he's been "kicking his ass" (what the hell does that mean?) to prove he belongs and Devon himself even took him under his wing. Hogan says that's why Garett is here because Devon saw something in him. Magnus says how is Garett qualify for this just because he was Devon's tag partner and Joe chimes in and says "that's funny, being someone's tag team partner and suddenly being in line for a title." Anderson says everyone always runs their mouth about how their hungrier or younger or fresher but actions speak louder than words and Hogan knows that what he sees with Anderson is what he gets. Joe says none of them deserve to be in the ring with him and the truth hurts. He asks which one of them is willing to do anything it takes in the ring. Magnus mentions he's held belts in India, Japan, and the U.S. and Joe says this about the TNA TV Title, nothing else. Anderson says he just wants to fight somebody and Hogan asks him which one Anderson would eliminate first. Anderson says Bischoff. Joe says he's not knocking any of the guys in there and what they've done but he says NONE of them want to get in the ring with him tonight and that's just the facts. Hogan eliminates Magnus and says this about separating he and Joe right now. Joe taunts Magnus the whole way out.
Tara approaches Brooke Hogan in the back and she says there would be consequences for last week but then Tara interrupts her and takes a call from her boyfriend. Brooke says if Tara wants a title shot at BFG she has to get in the ring and earn it but her phone rings again and Tara answers it. Brooke takes the phone and annoyingly tells Tara's boyfriend that her match is next.
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TNA Knockouts Title #1 Contenders Match
Tara vs. ODB w/Eric Young
This is the first time we've seen ODB in the ring in months and she and ODB are still carrying the KO Tag Titles despite not defending them in as many months. Eric Young tries to lockup with Tarryn Terrell (the KO referee) as he gets in the ring and then randomly does a cartwheel and locks up with her again. ODB was not amused. ODB drags Tara into the ring and then and the two exchange strikes. ODB hits Tara with a Hairmare and then a 2nd one before Tara rolls out of the ring. ODB follows her but Tara rolls right back in and then eats a Running Shoulder Tackle from ODB. ODB shoves Tara into the ring and nails her with repeated shoulder blocks. ODB whips Tara into the opposite corner and then hits a Splash followed by the Carpet Muncher! Tara rolls back out of the ring as EY rolls into the ring and begs for a Carpet Muncher. ODB hits a Sliding Dropkick to Tara on the outside and then slaps her on the ass. I wish ODB's hand was my hand at this moment. ODB tosses Tara back into the ring and then Tara begs her off but ODB grabs her by the hair and hits a Shortarm Clothesline followed by a second! ODB hits a Fall Away Slam and then kicks Tara completely out of the ring! Tara grabs her knee as she lands on the floor and tries to use Eric Young to pull her up. ODB sees that and goes right after Tara slamming her into the floor as EY says he never touched her. He tells ODB that his pants are still up. Tara rolls back into the ring and removes her brace and continues to sell the knee acting like it's in pain. ODB looks over at the brace and then back down at Tara as the referee tries to keep ODB away. Tara suddenly grabs ODB and rolls her up! 1...2...3!
Winner & NEW #1 Contender: Tara via pinfall (rollup)
Impact is sponsored by my childhood, I mean Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Apparently they have a new series starting this weekend on Nickelodeon. I guess I have something new to fill up my Saturday mornings before College Football starts!
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Backstage Al Snow, Brother Love...I mean Bruce Prichard, and Taz discuss Gut Check. Prichard & Snow argue about the Joey Ryan situation as well. Snow admits that he made a mistake in hitting Ryan a few weeks ago. Finally they talk about Evan from last week and Taz says that he surprised Taz because he looked good for an 18 year old kid. Snow says he had guts to join Killer Kowalski's school so young and Prichard says he loves his passion. Snow says his youth is also his downside because of maturity. Prichard says they'll announce their decision later.
In the back Ray is on his "Twittah Machine" and refuses to give us a hint on who his partner is tonight. Ray says he looked great holding the TNA Title over his head last week.
Hogan talks to the TV Title contenders and says he isn't worried about Joe's ability so he's down to Anderson and Bischoff. Hogan asks Anderson how he thinks the "young buck" can hang with him and Anderson laughs. Garett says that he could hang with both guys but then eliminates Garett because it's not his time yet. Joe and Anderson for the TV Title next! Hogan tells them that he wants to see a war between them. Bischoff gave Hogan a pretty evil look before he walked away.
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Backstage Bobby Roode approaches Austin Aries and says he has no beef with him right now, he just wants to talk. Roode says out of respect he wanted to tell Aries that he was teaming with Bully Ray tonight. Roode reminds Aries that he can't ever face Aries for the belt again so along with everyone else he'll be rooting for Hardy. Roode says he was in the ring with Hardy numerous times and was always able to beat him but he could never beat Aries. Roode says that Aries is the better man and the better champion and asks if they really want a guy like Jeff Hardy walking around with the title stealing spotlights from other guys. Roode says tonight in the tag match he's SURE that Aries and Hardy will be a great tag team and walks away. Aries shakes his head and says "what was that?!"
TNA Television Championship
"Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe vs. Mr. Anderson
Two former TNA World Champions here. This belt is the only belt in TNA that Joe HASN'T won (other than the Knockouts Title obviously) so if he wins tonight he becomes just the 2nd Grand Slam champion in TNA history alongside AJ Styles. Anderson goes right after Joe as he gets in the ring and the two exchange strikes but Joe finally ducks a right from Anderson and hits a series of jabs. Joe then hits the ropes and Anderson immediately goes for the Mic Check, but Joe blocks it and counters with an armdrag and then goes for the Coquina Clutch but Anderson quickly tosses Joe away. Joe and Anderson lockup and Joe backs Anderson into the corner and lights him up with repeated jabs. Joe then whips Anderson into the opposite corner and hits a Running Back Elbow followed by a Leaping Enziguri! 1...2...NO Anderson kicks out! Joe nails Anderson with a Forearm Smash but Anderson fights back with rights and lefts. Anderson hits the ropes but Joe obliterates him with a Running Back Elbow! Joe puts the boots to Anderson and then hits a Snapmare Takeover and slaps his back, and then Joe goes for a round kick but Anderson ducks it and rolls Joe up! 1...2...NO Joe kicks out and then walks into a Swinging Neckbreaker from Anderson! 1...2...NO Joe kicks out! Anderson mounts Joe and hits him with a series of right hands and then he whips Joe into the corner. Anderson charges at Joe but Joe nails him with a back elbow and then climbs up top. Anderson nails Joe with a shot to the gut and then puts him on his shoulders for the Green Bay Plunge! Joe blocks it and locks in the Coquina Clutch but Anderson counters with a Jawbreaker! Anderson then picks Joe back up and hits the Green Bay Plunge, but Joe rolls Anderson up as they hit the mat with a Crucifix! 1...2...NO Anderson kicks out! Kudos to Anderson for getting Joe up there like that and not killing him when he hit that move, pure strength. Joe gets back to his feet and swings at Anderson but he ducks and goes for a clothesline but Joe sidesteps him and nails Anderson with a European Uppercut! Joe hits Anderson with a big headbutt and then goes for a clothesline but Anderson ducks and hits one of his own! Anderson goes for the Mic Check but Joe blocks it with repeated elbow shots. Anderson ducks the final one and goes for a rollup but Joe counters into the Coquina Clutch! Joe has Anderson locked up in the center of the ring! Anderson slowly inches his way towards the ropes but Joe rolls over onto Anderson's back! Anderson continues to scrape and crawl towards the ropes but as he reaches out Joe hooks his arm with his leg and rolls him back to the center of the ring! Anderson again starts to try and fight the hold but looks to be fading out. Joe screams "DIE!" as he cranks back on the hold and Anderson looks like he's passing out! The referee checks Anderson and he's out! Joe is the new champ!
Winner & NEW TV Champ: Samoa Joe via KO (Coquina Clutch)
Samoa Joe is now the 2nd TNA Grand Slam Champion in the company's history! I don't know if anyone noticed but the belt they gave Joe was the old World Heavyweight Title belt. I'm assuming Devon never gave the TV Title back to TNA.
A video package highlighting what's gone down with A's & 8's so far is shown.
Hogan and Sting discuss what's about to go down tonight when some chick walks up with some papers and says that Prichard needs Hogan to sign some documents. As he looks them over the girl sprays mace into Sting's face and then Hogan's! Members of A's & 8's then jump Hogan and drag him away into a van! They put a bag over Sting's face and then tie him up and toss him in the van as well! One of the members (the one that looks like Brian Pillman, at least the hair) holds up a camera and says that they'll make sure to send plenty of "pictures."
*NOTE* WrestleView staff member Jason Namako informed me the chick in that segment was SHIMMER wrestler Leva Bates.
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Gut Check is up next for Evan. Evan says that he didn't put his best effort in last week because he lost but he got his ass kicked and he's still here tonight. Taz says that he thinks Evan has a big upside and way ahead of the curve but he does have a lot to learn, but he would like to see him learn that under the TNA brand so it's a yes from him. Bruce says that he agrees with Taz that Evan has a hell of a future and he respects what he's doing at a young age because there isn't enough people that want it as bad he does but his answer is no because he thinks Evan needs more time. Evan says in 1994 he was born and that at same time Snow was trying to get into Smoky Mountain Wrestling and ECW, and he wasn't 18 years old then. Evan says he's 18 years old and he's here again despite getting his ass handed to him. Evan says he'll come back every single time he gets his ass handed to him and if he says yes he's going to be like Ladanian Tomlinson and run all the way to the endzone with that ball. That was a little bit dated of a reference for an 18 year old. Snow says that Evan is the epitome of what Gut Check is about, it's about finding young kids with the passion. He says Evan has passion and guts and he believes that he has the talent to be a star, but he's 18 and he doesn't think Evan is ready and his answer is no. Evan shakes all of their hands and says he'll be back.
TNA runs a special promo hyping up the new Ninja Turtles series and it actually looks pretty funny.
Tenay says some footage was just sent to TNA and we see a shot of Hogan and Sting with masks over their heads. The VP pulls the hoods off and says the boss man is on his way.
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Magnus talks about BFG 2009 when he and Douglas Williams won the Tag Titles from Beer Money in the Ladder War for the first time. I believe both the IWGP Tag Team & TNA Tag Team Titles were on the line that night. Magnus puts over how big of a moment that was for him, being only 22 years old at the time.
Back to A's & 8's the "boss man" taunts Sting & Hogan and says who he is isn't really important riht now but what he wants is. He apologizes for the treatment on getting them there but he couldn't have them "MapQuest" their clubhouse later on. He says they were having so much fun until Hogan started to play chess and make their life more difficult by trying to lock them out. He has a proposition for Hogan and Hogan screams at him to untie them and they can fight this out right now. He says they like TNA and they want to come and go as they please and they've been spending a little time with Hogan's pal, Joseph Park. They wheel him in on a stretcher and the President says he'll let them all go eventually but he needs something first. He says he wants Hogan to pick two guys from TNA to face two guys from A's & 8's at BFG but Hogan says he and Sting are there right now and they'll fight them. He says this isn't about Hogan but it's about Hogan WATCHING what happens when he messes with A's & 8's. He says he'll pick two and Hogan picks two and if A's & 8's then they get full access into TNA and if Hogan's team wins they'll go away. Hogan agrees to it and I think Sting actually called the dude a "piece of sh*t" shockingly. Sting is going to say like 20 Hail Mary's after that one. The President says they'll let Park go AFTER BFG and he's their insurance but nothing will happen to him until then.
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In the back James Storm says it's about damn time that he got Roode in a Street Fight. He says that at BFG two men will walk in, only one man will walk out. Storm puts over King Mo and says that it's great is that he wants to make a name in TNA but the only thing he needs King Mo to do is raise his hand after he kicks Roode's teeth down his throat.
Main Event
"A-Double" Austin Aries & "Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy vs. "Calfzilla" Bully Ray & "The IT Factor" Bobby Roode
Jeff Hardy continues to creep me the hell out with his face paint. Ray and Hardy kick the match off and Ray gets the better of the #1 contender early. Ray beats on Hardy in the corner and then whips him into the opposite corner but Hardy floats up and over a charging Ray into a Spinning Head Scissors Takeover! Hardy then hits Ray with an Arm Drag. Aries blind tags himself in to Hardy's frustration and then gets in Ray's face. Ray then turns around and tags in Roode. Roode and Aries lockup and Aries gets him in a side headlock, but Roode shoes him into the corner. Roode charges but Aries floats up and over him and then catches Roode with an armdrag! Aries hits a 2nd armdrag and then nails Ray with a Drop Toe Hold as Ray came into the ring. Hardy comes in and this Roode & Ray with a Double Clothesline that sends the heels retreating to the outside.
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Back from the break Hardy attempts to whip Ray into the corner but Ray reverses it and then charges at Hardy. Hardy catches him with a back elbow and then climbs to the top for Whisper In The Wind but Roode takes Hardy's legs out causing Hardy to land hard on the mat! Ray knocks Aries off the apron and then hits Hardy with an Elbow Drop for a nearfall. Roode tags back in and hits Hardy with a Knee Drop for a nearfall. Roode beats on Hardy but then Hardy catches him with a Jawbreaker! Hardy hits the Twist of Fate but can't capitalize on it! Both men are down. Both men tag out and Aries nails Ray with Forearm Shots and then he hits the ropes but Roode catches him with a knee. Aries knocks Roode off the apron but then turns around into a boot from Ray that sends him to the outside! Roode slams Aries hard into the ring steps! Ray pulls Aries back in and goes to work on him with stomps and strikes. Ray tags Roode in and the two treat Aries' legs like a wishbone. Roode slams Aries down with a Backbreaker and then puts the boots to him and drops a knee down onto Aries' back. Aries tries to fight back but Roode slams him into the corner and then tags Ray right back in. Ray climbs up top and dives off with an Axe Handle Drop to the back of Aries as Roode held him. Ray follows up with a Big Splash for a nearfall. Ray locks Aries in a Bearhug continuing to work on his back. Aries breaks the hold with slaps to the side of the head and then he bites Ray! Aries dropkicks Ray's legs out from under him and then turns around to tag Hardy but stops. Aries then turns around and nails Roode with a Forearm Smash as Ray tagged him. Aries attempts to whip Roode into the corner but Roode reverses it and charges at the champ. Aries gets his boots up and then climbs up top and dives off with a Flying Clothesline! Aries looks at Hardy but stops before tagging out again. Aries then charges at Roode but Roode backdrops him over the top rope. Aries lands on the apron and nails Ray with a clothesline before hitting Roode with a Shoulder Block through the ropes. Aries springboard into the ring and then locks in the Last Chancery on Roode! Ray comes in and breaks up the hold and then destroys Hardy with a Big Boot! Ray goes for a clothesline on Aries but he ducks and Ray nails Roode! Aries hits Ray with a Rolling Elbow sending him into the corner! Aries then hits Roode with the IED and then one for Ray! Ray hits the Heat Seeking Missile through the ropes onto Roode on the outside! Aries climbs up top and dives off with a Missile Dropkick on Ray! Roode comes back in and hits Aries from behind and goes for the Payoff. Aries blocks it and hits the Brainbuster! Aries stumbled back into corner and Hardy blind tags himself into the match with a hard slap to the back of Aries. Hardy climbs up top as Ray pulls Aries out to the floor! Hardy hits the Swanton! 1...2...3!
Winners: Hardy & Aries via pinfall (Swanton Bomb)
In the parking lot A's & 8's drop Sting & Hogan off. Sting says they'll come to BFG with their best.
Hell in a Cell history: Taker vs HHH 2012.
UNDERTAKER VS TRIPLE H
WRESTLEMANIA 28
THE END OF A ERA MATCH
HBK SPECIAL GUEST REF.
THE LAST OUTLAWS
WRESTLEMANIA 28
THE END OF A ERA MATCH
HBK SPECIAL GUEST REF.
TNA preview.
NEW TV CHAMPION TO BE CROWNED ON CHAMPIONSHIP THURSDAY!
"Championship Thursday" returns to Impact Wrestling on Spike TV this Thursday with an added wrinkle; there is no defending champion. Negotiations between TNA's current TV Champion Devon and TNA have been ongoing over the last month and have reached an impasse. As of today, The TNA TV Championship last held by Devon is vacated. TNA hopes that Devon returns to the active roster in the future. A new TV champion will be crowned LIVE on Impact!
Usually, in the "Championship Thursday" format, four challengers meet with IMPACT WRESTLING GM Hulk Hogan and plead their case as to why they deserve the shot at the champion. This month, one of the four men is guaranteed to be the new TV Champion! The challengers selected to compete in this "Championship Thursday" are Samoa Joe, Garett Bischoff, Magnus and Mr. Anderson. Hulk will hear these men's arguments why they should be the one to get the title shot and then Hogan will make the hard decision of which two will face off. Tune into Spike TV at 8pt/7ct this Thursday night to see a new champion crowned.
ALSO ON THURSDAY'S BROADCAST:
-Last week on Impact, the Aces and 8s invited Hulk Hogan to come and meet with them face to face on their own turf, in their clubhouse. Hogan agreed to their demands before they brutally attacked Joseph Park. What will happen this Thursday on Impact? Will Hogan still enter enemy territory with Aces and 8s? Plus, we hope to find out the latest on Joseph Park's physical condition.
-Will "TNA Gut Check" prospect Evan Markopolous earn a contract and a spot on the TNA roster? The newcomer faces the judging trio of Bruce Prichard, Al Snow, and Taz on this broadcast.
-TNA World Champion Austin Aries and Jeff Hardy will both appear on Thursday's telecast. Less than 3 weeks ago from their TNA World Title Match at Bound For Glory, what will happen next in this developing rivalry between the champ and the BFG Series winner?
- All this and much more on Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV LIVE at 8/7c, including the latest news of the "Bound For Glory" Pay-Per-View event!
Superstars Preview.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston'
Ted DiBiase vs. Michael McGillicutty
Heath Slater w/McIntyre & Mahal vs. Yoshi Tatsu
WWe Hulu news.
To get an idea of WWE's new channel on Hulu Plus, a reader noted that this week's RAW was cut down to 90 minutes instead of 3 hours. The following segments were left out of the Hulu Plus broadcast this week:
* The backstage segment with Brad Maddox and AJ Lee
* Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler
* The first diner segment with Kane and Daniel Bryan
* Santino Marella & Zack Ryder vs. Darren Young & Titus O'Neil
* The backstage segment that set up the six-man match and the entrances to that match
* Tyson Kidd vs. Wade Barrett
* Layla and Alicia Fox vs. Eve Torres and Beth Phoenix
* The backstage segment with Brad Maddox and AJ Lee
* Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler
* The first diner segment with Kane and Daniel Bryan
* Santino Marella & Zack Ryder vs. Darren Young & Titus O'Neil
* The backstage segment that set up the six-man match and the entrances to that match
* Tyson Kidd vs. Wade Barrett
* Layla and Alicia Fox vs. Eve Torres and Beth Phoenix
DDP yoga news.
Trish new cover shoot.
Former WWE Women's Champion Trish Stratus did a cover shoot for Australia's OPA Magazine yesterday. The issue will be released some time this year.
News on Cena.
Jerry Lawler to be out for months.
News on instant replays.
As noted before, WWE has been considering doing some kind of storyline with instant replays.
RAW General Manager AJ Lee mentioned on RAW this week that WWE does not do instant replays and won't be doing them. This was mentioned for a reason.
The latest word on WWE using instant replays is that it would likely be used as a stipulation or a gimmick for a certain match, not something that's used for every match on the card.
RAW General Manager AJ Lee mentioned on RAW this week that WWE does not do instant replays and won't be doing them. This was mentioned for a reason.
The latest word on WWE using instant replays is that it would likely be used as a stipulation or a gimmick for a certain match, not something that's used for every match on the card.
HHH building up the tag team division.
That change is coming now as the new focus that we've seen lately on tag teams comes straight from Triple H. They hope to have a credible tag team division before the year is over.
Back in August, the feeling was that more focus on tag teams would mean the Divas get put on the back burner. That doesn't look to be the case as word is they have some significant things planned for the Divas division over the next few months.
Another movie for The Rock coming.
Vince jokes on NFL play.
Superstars Spoilers.
WWE Superstars for September 27:
* Heath Slater def. Yoshi Tatsu.
* Ted DiBiase def. Michael McGillicutty.
* Heath Slater def. Yoshi Tatsu.
* Ted DiBiase def. Michael McGillicutty.
Matt Hardy thoughts on Raw.
Matt Hardy via Twitter:
Good, solid Raw tonight. Kofi-Dolph was hot, nice to see King look so well, Punk-Foley promo, the Kane-Bryan skits were absurd but funny..
Good, solid Raw tonight. Kofi-Dolph was hot, nice to see King look so well, Punk-Foley promo, the Kane-Bryan skits were absurd but funny..
NXT results.
The match starts with establishment that Trent has no ring rust and is more agile than Curtis. Curtis wins on pure power between the two. Curtis gets a big blow on Trent and goes on the offensive as Trent plays face in peril. The crowd seems to be very quiet during the match. Trent manages to drop Curtis on the mat with a roll for a pin attempt. Trent follows it shortly after with a flip off the ropes. Commentary puts over Trent being hurt from it. Curtis bounces him off the ropes to setup a pinfall. A "Let's Go Trent" chant continues. Curtis tries to go to the top rope, but misses Trent. Trent gets a running knee on Curtis to set up the pinfall for the win.
Winner: Trent Baretta
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Paige vs. Alicia Fox
The two start with some acrobatic moves. Paige takes control of the match early on with several pin fall attempts. She would get chants from the crowd before a slap fight. Fox would take control of the match and go on the offensive. Fox would hit a Northern Lights suplex during Paige's face in peril run. It would turn around for Paige and she would go on hot offense. Paige would plant Fox face first to setup the pinfall.
Winner: Paige
Raw Rebound
Jimmy Uso vs. Conor O'Brian
The crowd is clear in favor of the Usos as Jimmy starts the match on offense. Conor gets knocked out of the ring, but Conor would use the ropes to pull Jimmy out of the ring and take control. They would fight outside of the ring as Conor gets his damage in and re-takes control of the match. Connor would get stood up and Jimmy would take control of the match after a face in peril role. Jimmy goes to the top rope, but Kenneth drops Jimmy after getting hit by Jey. This leads to the pinfall and the win for Conor.
Winner: Conor O'Brian
After the match, the Ascension mauls Jey Uso in the ring. Regal states this is to make a point and show their dominance.
Backstage, Bo Dallas is getting interviewed. Michael McGillicutty walks in and breaks it up before Bo can talk. He takes over the screen and talks about being a real star. Bo pushes him back and then jumps him. They fall to the ground and are then separated by the refs as they yell at each other.
NXT Sparring Session
Ohno comes out to the ring. Oliver Grey is already in the ring. Ohno gets offensive in first. Graves gets a bit of offensive, but is stopped quickly. It leads to a hold and a tap out for Ohno. He then takes a mic and says that was easier than he expected and Grey wasn't ready. So he'll give him another shot. He asks the ref if he's okay, so they go again. Ohno gets a spinning elbow and puts another submission on him. Another tap. Richie Steamboat's music hits and he runs out to save the poor jobber of the day. Ohno ditches the ring and rolls to the back with a grin on his face.
We get a package of a man whom is talking like Jinder Mahal. It turns out to be Leo Kruger. He can't wait to meet all of his new friends. And he's got stuff to share and it will be special.
Rick Victor vs. Seth Rollins
Rick is out first and he's got an epic rock music theme. We get a replay of Seth's bitch slap from Rick from last week before Seth comes out. JR joins commentary for the main event. Rick controls the early part of the match as commentary puts over his history with the Hart Dungeon. Rollins would escape, but Victor would roll out of the ring and use the ropes to regain control of the match. Regal calls Victor a master craftsman as we go to commercial.
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Rick is still in control as we come back. Commentary talks about how he's been playing mind games with Rollins and it's paying off for him. Commentary says that this could be a template for others to take on Rollins. Rollins would eventually hulk up and stand face to face with Victor. Victor gets slapped again and it charges up Rollins. He becomes blizzard and waves his tongue in the air. It is only moments before Rollins hit the Blackout for the pinfall.
Winner: Seth Rollins
Raw results for 9/24/2012.
Video airs of CM Punk clearly having his foot on the rope during a match with John Cena.
Heyman claims it was an injustice to the reign of CM Punk. He calls out Brad Maddox, last week’s referee during that match. He walks down to the ring. Maddox apologies and says that he made a mistake. It was his first main event match and he was nervous. Maddox feels terribly. Heyman berates him for making the mistake and demands he resign. Maddox apologies, but can’t do that to himself.
Punk leaps up and verbally attacks Maddox. He asks how this guy is even employed? How does he walk down here and pretend to be a man? Maddox says that when RAW expanded to 3 hours he received a call from GM AJ Lee because they needed more refs.
Heyman is furious and calls Maddox a scab. (They are clearly playing off of the NFL officiating drama)
Heyman pulls out a sleep mask that includes both the WWE and NFL logos. He says Maddox can use it to go to sleep. Punk says that if AJ Lee was good at her job she would have fired him. He calls AJ an idiot.
AJ’s music hits and she prances around the ring. She dismisses Brad to the back. Heyman welcomes her to her own show. He says that he is sure she is out here to correct her decision. AJ says she isn’t going to let someone come out here and take her show hostage. She asks Heyman who the hell he thinks he is. Punk says that as the Champion he knows who he is. He is the one bringing in the money that allows AJ to have a paycheck! Punk says that they both know what the real issue is. He plays a video to explain why AJ has it out for him.
A clip plays of AJ proposing to Punk on RAW. Punk says that is the reason there is so much tension between the two of them. He claims she sent that ref out to screw him. Punk says there are hundreds of messages that aren’t fit to air on the USA Network. He’s sorry for embarrassing her and then drops a line about being the best in the world intimately with her. Heyman takes over. He drops to one knee and asks her to marry him. He says if she marries him her wildest fantasies of power will be met beyond belief. They will even surpass HHH and Stephanie. They’ll be the most influential company in WWE history. They’ll rule the Universe together. Heyman says he likes them young, dumb and ambitious.
AJ slaps Heyman across the face!
J.R. reacts that Heyman is a slimeball.
****Commercial****
Maddox is in the back with another ref chatting. AJ walks up and Maddox apologizes to her. She says that if it does she will personally see to it that he never works in this business again. She put him in the main event and he embarrassed her. He made her look like an idiot. AJ appears to go almost catatonic until he walks away. She then proceeds to cry.
Excuse Me! Vickie comes out and introduces Dolph Ziggler. Kofi Kingston makes his way down to the ring with R-Truth next. Truth goes to sit on commentary with Little Jimmy. He has popcorn and soda for Little Jimmy. Dolph comes over to argue that he doesn’t want Truth out here. Truth tosses the soda on Vickie. Truth and Vickie head to the back.
Kofi Kingston v. Dolph Ziggler
They exchange blows back and forth at the start. Ziggler is tossed out of the ring. Kofi flips over the top rope to clobber him on the outside.
****Commercial****
Dolph hits an exploder suplex and goes for the cover. Kofi kicks out. Ziggler cinches on a headlock and turns it into a neckbreaker. Kofi kicks out of another cover. Kofi dodges a splash from Ziggler. They exchange a back and forth of jabs until Kofi sets in with his Boom Drop combo. Ziggler dodges a Trouble in Paradise and they counter each other until Kofi is able to go for a cover. Ziggler kicks out. Kofi takes to the top rope and leaps for a high crossbody. Cover but Ziggler kicks out. Ziggler goes for the Zig Zag, but Kofi turns it into the S.O.S.! Ziggler kicks out of the cover!
Ziggler and Kofi bounce off the turnbuckles each jumping until Kofi hits a high crossbody. Dolph kicks out at the last second. Dolph tosses Kofi into the corner which sucks out all of the momentum. Ziggler hits his finisher and this match is over.
Winner via Zig Zag: Dolph Ziggler
****Commercial****
Video Recap: Daniel Bryan and Kane on Smackdown
Video: Daniel Bryan and his Anger Management counselor in a Diner with Kane taking his order.
****Commercial****
Zack Ryder & Santino v. Darren Young & Titus O’Neill
Ryder and Young start the match. Ryder ducks a clothesline but plants himself on the middle rope. Still in control Young tries to flip Ryder over his back but instead Ryder lands on his feet and tags in Santino. Santino hits a diving headbutt and goes for the cover. Titus runs in to makes the save. Ryder also runs in and tosses out Titus. Ryder is thrown into the steel post. Young tags in Titus, but Santino doesn’t see the tag as he puts on the Cobra. Titus slams him down hard to the mat with a Spinebuster and this match is over.
Winners: Prime Time Players
****Commercial****
Mick Foley’s music hits! He makes his way down to the ring as the 9 o’clock hour begins. He says that he comes to us tonight as a card carrying member of the WWE Universe. He occasionally sees things on RAW that inspire him. One of these was a year ago when he saw the emergence of CM Punk. He asks what kind of change Punk has actually brought about.
CM Punk’s music hits and he makes his way down to the ring. He tells Foley to not come out here and grandstand in front of all these people. Foley is just trying to remain relevant. He is actually here because he is selling a new kids book. Foley says that that isn’t why he is here. Foley says that after Punk shocked the World by becoming the WWE Champion just like he would assume that hundreds did. But, Punk immediately responded and thanks Foley saying that it meant a lot coming from him. So, Foley is clearly still relevant. Punk goes after the crowd and tells them that he doesn’t need their help.
Foley says that while he used to be a Paul Heyman guy he didn’t start to really get what he wanted until he got away from Heyman. Foley says that at the end of the day Heyman is going to do what is best for Heyman. Foley asks why one of the best talkers we’ve ever seen in the business needs a mouthpiece.
Punk yawns and asks if they are done. Foley puts over the upcoming Hell in a Cell PPV. He says that that is the night that he earned respect 14 years ago. The Cell makes people great. Just ask Michaels, HHH or The Undertaker.
Punk tells Foley it was a brilliant speech. Foley says that Punk should prove he is the best in the world by stepping in the Hell in a Cell with Cena. Punk says that he has heard that whole speech several times before and fulfilled it several times before.
Punk says he doesn’t know how many times he needs to beat John Cena to prove he is the best in the world, but what he does know is that he doesn’t need the help of the crowd. Foley roars to life and says that in his estimation Punk needs one more moment of greatness. He begs Punk to make the best decision.
****Commercial****
Ryback v. The Miz
Miz nails the first punch and follows with some kicks. Ryback sends him to the mat with one punch. He pushes him towards the corner and slams his shoulder into Miz. Miz tries for a neckbreaker, but Ryback instead slams him down hard to the mat. Miz rolls out of the ring.
Ryback follows after and tosses Miz back into the ring. Miz kicks Ryback into the head a couple of times and connects with a DDT. Cover, but Ryback tosses him off. Ryback lifts Miz up into the air for a Powerbomb. A fan runs into the ring as Ryback hits his clothesline. Alrighty then, he is quickly taken out by security. Ryback hits Shellshock and this match is over.
Winner: Ryback
****Commercial****
AJ is in her office with a few referees. She tells that that everyone makes mistakes and it is okay. They should have a great rest of the show.
Alberto Del Rio walks up with Ricardo and Otunga. She says that all three of them have been victims of the Brogue Kick. She has a way for them to get their revenge. Tonight the three of them will take on Sheamus, Rey & Sin Cara.
Tyson Kidd v. Wade Barrett
Kidd is strong at the start using his quickness to nail some dropkicks and strong kicks. Kidd is ultimately met with a kick to the gut. Wade hits him with a clothesline and then knees him repeatedly in the gut. Wade continues on the attack until Kidd is able to sneak in a roll up. Barrett kicks out. He gets behind Kidd and nails him with his Souvenir Elbow.
Winner: Wade Barrett
****Commercial****
Michael Cole appears in the ring to recap Lawler’s heart attack on RAW two weeks ago. Lawler appears via satellite. He discusses his traumatic experience and thanks the WWE Universe for their support.
****Commercial****
David Otunga, Alberto Del Rio & Ricardo Rodriguez v. Sheamus, Sin Cara & Rey Mysterio
Back from the break the match is already under way. Sheamus and Otunga fight in the ring until Cara gets the tag. Ricardo quickly gets the tag and actually manages to get in a cover. Cara immediately kicks out. Del Rio gets the tag and goes for a cover of his own off of a suplex. Cara kicks out. Del Rio kicks him hard and tries for another cover. Cara kicks out. Ricardo asks for the tag and gets it. He attempts to take off Cara’s mask. Sin Cara responds with a tilt-a-whirl arm drag.
Rey and Rio get the tags. Rey takes him down to the mat and goes for a cover. Rio kicks out. Rey climbs up to the top, but Rio kicks him in the back of the head. Rey falls to the mat. Otunga comes in off of a tag and geos to work on Rey. He slams him down and asks if Ricardo wants some action. Otunga holds on to Rey and tags in Ricardo. He punches Rey in the gut and tries for a cover. Rey tries to scoot away so Otunga gets the tag. Del Rio is quickly tagged as well and hits an enziguiri. Rio has a chinlock applied. Rey rolls through a cover and hits a dropkick to the face.
Sheamus finally gets in the match and knees Otunga hard in the side. Sheamus lifts him up in the air but Otunga manages to duck and tags in Ricardo. Sheamus pulls him into the ring. Ricardo tries to run away, but Sheamus grabs him and clubs him across the chest. Rey comes in and hits a 619! Sheamus tags in Sin Cara, who climbs to the top rope. He leaps and connects with a Swanton off a springboard. This match is over.
Winners: Sheamus, Sin Cara & Rey Mysterio
After the match Otunga is demolished with a Brogue Kick.
****Commercial****
Video: More of Daniel Bryan and Kane at the Diner
Fans can vote via Twitter to determine the official tag team name for Bryan and Kane.
****Commercial****
Bryan and Kane are in the ring as Cole reveals their new team name: Team Hell No
Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow appear from behind and attack both men. Rhodes gets on the mic and announcers their name is Team Rhodes Scholar and they are going to take the belts.
****Commercial****
Layla & Alicia Fox v. Beth Phoenix & Eve Torres
Eve hits a neckbreaker on Alicia Fox to end the match.
Winners: Eve Torres & Beth Phoenix
After the match, Kaitlyn hobbles out on a crutch. Kaitlyn says that she saw the security footage from Night of Champions and the Diva who attacked her had blonde hair. Eve blames it on Beth. Eve then hits her with a neckbreaker.
****Commercial****
Brodus Clay v. Tensai
Tensai pushes him into the corner and headbutts him repeatedly. Brodus hits one of his own and follows with a splash. Clay hits a suplex. Brodus misses a splash, as does Tensai.
Big Show’s music hits and he walks down to the ring. He clobbers Tensai. Clay gets to his feet, but also gets met with a punch!
No Contest
****Commercial****
John Cena makes his way down to the ring with his arm in a sling off of his recent elbow surgery. Cena says that he is here to say thank you. He wants to thank the fans for their support of Rise Above Cancer. Cena then proceeds to apologize to the referees for CM Punk. He says that it sucks he has to sit on the bench for a little while. He isn’t going to guarantee his recovery, but he will guarantee that he is going to walk into Hell in a Cell to fight.
CM Punk’s music hits and the Champion walks out onto the ramp with Heyman holding his belt. They enter the ring and Punk says that with all of his lies Cena should have been a politician. Punk says that his reign isn’t going to end anytime soon. Punk says he isn’t going to accept Cena’s challenge because there are other stars who are more deserving of a shot. Punk tells Cena to stay away from this match because he only has one arm. Punk says he is going to turn his back and give Cena five seconds to run away. If he doesn’t, Punk is going to hurt him bad. Punk will not have his integrity called into question, he demands respect.
Punk turns his back to Cena and starts to count down. Punk takes a lead pipe out of his back pocket. When Punk gets to 1, Cena nails him with the lead pipe in the stomach. Cena yells that real men wear pink and he’ll see Punk at Hell in a Cell. Cena leaves us with the words, “now that’s what I call a pipe bomb”.
Once in the back, CM Punk walks past Mick Foley. He kicks him in the gut and starts to walk away. Punk turns around again and Ryback is standing next to Foley, staring Punk down.
Punk speaks on Heymen.
JR on his recent WWE work.
DDP on WCW.
JR on WWE and NFL.
Jim Ross wrote the following in response to ESPN's Skip Bayless comparing WWE and NFL that we posted about earlier:
"Silly for an allegedly intelligent #espn talent @lindacohn to compare #nfl integrity to #WWE. Apples 2 oranges. WWE isn't a sport. #WWE #RAW earns bigger RTGS than #espn sports center OR 1st Take. WWE isn't a sport & #nfl is. @RealSkipBayless=poor man's Jesse Ventura."
Ross also shared his thoughts on NXT Champion Seth Rollins:
"NXT Champ. Upside good. More work 2do. Has a shot if he seizes it."
"Silly for an allegedly intelligent #espn talent @lindacohn to compare #nfl integrity to #WWE. Apples 2 oranges. WWE isn't a sport. #WWE #RAW earns bigger RTGS than #espn sports center OR 1st Take. WWE isn't a sport & #nfl is. @RealSkipBayless=poor man's Jesse Ventura."
Ross also shared his thoughts on NXT Champion Seth Rollins:
"NXT Champ. Upside good. More work 2do. Has a shot if he seizes it."
Mickie James injury update.
Mickie James is taking a few weeks off from competing to nurse a rib injury. She aggravated the injury during TNA Wrestling's live event tour last week.
The two-time TNA Women's Knockout Champion tweeted Monday, "Walking into the Docs to finally get my ribs X-rayed... Been working through the pain 2 weeks too long! Lucky I'm T... U... Triple F... =O."
James released an update on the procedure Tuesday, where she revealed that her ribs are deeply bruised.
"Thanks gang for all your thoughts... Nothing's broken thank God! Just deeply bruised," James wrote. "Been working through it so not allowing them to heal. So I've decided this week to take a few weeks off to rest & heal properly so I will be 100%! Also lots to think about! Be blessed... Love~MJ."
Once the centerpiece of the Knockouts division, James has been sporadically featured on TNA Wrestling programming in recent months. When asked whether her infrequent appearances on Impact Wrestling are as a result of the injury, she responded, "No! Had nothing to do with it... Who knows?"
The two-time TNA Women's Knockout Champion tweeted Monday, "Walking into the Docs to finally get my ribs X-rayed... Been working through the pain 2 weeks too long! Lucky I'm T... U... Triple F... =O."
James released an update on the procedure Tuesday, where she revealed that her ribs are deeply bruised.
"Thanks gang for all your thoughts... Nothing's broken thank God! Just deeply bruised," James wrote. "Been working through it so not allowing them to heal. So I've decided this week to take a few weeks off to rest & heal properly so I will be 100%! Also lots to think about! Be blessed... Love~MJ."
Once the centerpiece of the Knockouts division, James has been sporadically featured on TNA Wrestling programming in recent months. When asked whether her infrequent appearances on Impact Wrestling are as a result of the injury, she responded, "No! Had nothing to do with it... Who knows?"
News on Bobby Lashley.
Ric Flair to be on Rod Pod.
News on Cameron, dancer for Brodus Clay.
Real name Ariane Nicole Andrew, the 24-year-old was busted for drunk driving on August 24 in Tampa, Florida. She allegedly offered one of the arresting officers $10,000 to release her without charge. The bribe was rejected. Further compromising the matter, Cameron did not inform WWE officials of her arrest. They only learned that she had been arrested when they read about it online. She was subsequently suspended for 15 days.
Kelly's photo shot.
More on Punk and Foley segment.
"The feedback from last night's encounter on #RAW with @CMPunk has been just incredible. Thanks to all of you for your tweets. I honestly didn't know if I could deliver at that level anymore," he wrote.
William Regal praised the segment, tweeting, "As an #Oldpro it was a real treat tonight to watch the @realMickFoley and @CMPunk verbal confrontation. That's why I'm proud of Pro wrestling."
TNA preview.
Devon is the current TNA TV Champion and confirmed on Monday Night Mayhem that his contract with the company expired last month.
Punk praises Co-Workers.
"House shows this weekend were exceptional. @EveMarieTorres @mslayel @antoniocesaro @ZackRyder @TheDeanAmbrose @wwemcgillicutty worked hard. Also, @heathslaterOMRB was there."
Birthdays.
WWE's Stephanie McMahon turns 36 years old today while ECW Original Chilly Willy turns 43 and former WWE star Chris Nowinski turns 34.
Linda Slammed Again Over WWE Wrestler Deaths.
The Democratic Super PAC Progress Connecticut notes in the enclosed video, "Since 2002, at least 28 athletes who worked for Linda McMahon's WWE died before reaching the age of 50 from suicide, drug overdose, heart attacks and other medical causes. Based on her record of achievement at the WWE she wants to represent Connecticut in the U.S. Senate."
In particular, the group takes McMahon to task over the 2007 death of Chris Benoit. Enclosed is a clip noting the late wrestler's dependency on "drugs, amphetamines, painkillers, steroids, and more." A clip is then shown of Michael Benoit recalling a conversation he had questioning his son on his drug usage.
News on Edge.
Nash and Muta.
Raw preview.
Cena will be appearing live on tonight's RAW to make an announcement about his status. Jim Ross and Michael Cole will handle the announcing tonight. They will interview Jerry Lawler live from his home in Memphis and Lawler will have an announcement on his status. Also confirmed for tonight's show is "Mindfreak" Criss Angel acting as the RAW Social Media Ambassador.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight's RAW:
* How will Darren Young & Titus O'Neil put their plan into motion?
* What will Kane and Daniel Bryan do next?
* What will The Miz have to say about Ryback?
* Will the injured John Cena name a new opponent for CM Punk?
* Will the referee from last week have hell to pay when he's in the ring with CM Punk and Paul Heyman?
John Cena to be on Raw.
"Day 5. Time to play #guesswhosarmthatis I'll B @raw tomorrow night. When things happen, they happen #SupportGroup"
Beth Phoenix leaving WWE.
Rikishi vs Vader.
The first-ever match between former WWE stars Rikishi and Vader will take place on October 12th at the Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Rahway, New Jersey.
Big Shows return.
Tommy Dreamers house show update.
Birthdays for today.
WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson turns 54 years old today while Hall of Famer Greg "The Hammer" Valentine turns 61. Former WWE star Tony Garea turns 66 while Mike Graham turns 61 and former ECW personality Joel Gertner turns 37.
Will Jeff Hardy return to WWE ??
"Jeff doesn't need or care about money."
Regal on Daniel Bryan.
"What happened to my protégée @WWEDanielBryan?I wanted him to be all the things I haven't been and now he's giving hugs to monsters.Let down."
WWE and japan wrestling.
In an update, word is that All Japan's Kaz Hayashi and another official had dinner with WWE's John Laurinaitis while WWE was in Japan earlier this year. AJPW talked with Laurinaitis about them being a developmental territory for WWE. Apparently that's what the new partnership is. For what it's worth, the impression was given to Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer that there's "nothing major" to the deal.
Sin Cara and Rey news.
TNA preview.
-"The Cowboy" James Storm revealed his plans for Open Fight Night on Thursday's broadcast. Storm said he would be calling out Bobby Roode this Thursday to continue their heated rivalry. Roode will have no choice but to answer the challenge.
- Also on Thursday's broadcast, it's the return of the TNA Gut Check, as one wrestler gets the opportunity of a lifetime to earn a contract with TNA Wrestling! Can they prove they have what it takes to join the roster?
- Hulk Hogan has put the Aces and 8s on lockdown. However, last week Aces and 8s sent a message that they may be locked in as well. How will Hogan respond to the threats of Aces and 8s?
- All this and much more on Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV LIVE at 8/7c, including the latest news of the "Bound For Glory" Pay-Per-View event!
Superstars preview.
Drew McIntyre vs. Jinder Mahal
David Otunga vs. Tyson Kidd
The Prime-Time Players vs. The Usos
Press Release: IMPACT to remain live thru end of 2012.
TNA "IMPACT WRESTLING" TO REMAIN LIVE ON THURSDAY NIGHTS THROUGH THE END OF 2012
New York, NY – September X, 2012 – – Spike TV's highly-rated weekly series "IMPACT WRESTLING" will continue to run LIVE in its current 8:00pm timeslot through the end of 2012, it was jointly announced today by Dixie Carter, President, TNA Entertainment, and Kevin Kay, President, Spike TV.
The move to broadcasting LIVE has been a ratings boon and has provided a significant rise in the show's social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Spike TV began airing "Impact Wrestling" LIVE, instead of its traditional taped format, on May 31 from Universal Studios on Thursday nights. As a result the change, Spike's 8-10pm timeslot has grown +33% in households, +47% in Men-18-49, and +35% in viewers.
Details for "IMPACT WRESTLING" production plans for 2013 will be announced at a later date.
About TNA ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held sports entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in events, products, numerous TV properties, merchandise and music, as well as, the management and promotion of professional wrestlers. The roster features such greats as Hulk Hogan, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Sting, James Storm, Bobby Roode, Rob Van Dam, Brooke Hogan, the lovely and lethal Knockouts and many more through its highly successful TNA IMPACT WRESTLING weekly broadcasts on SPIKE TV. In addition, TNA produces monthly PPV events and over 100 live shows a year. The product is the world's most innovative experience in professional wrestling and is broadcast in over 120 countries. For more information, please visit www.impactwrestling.com.
About Spike TV:
Spike TV is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
John Cena on his surgery.
Here is what Cena had to say about his recovery and the story.
"Some #jackwagon from @wwe dotcom apparently posted me recovering in 14 days. I spoke in depth with my surgeon Dr James Andrews....And he specifically told me due to the amount of fragmentation, SIX WEEKS is a safer time table for recovery. I apologize on behalf of a website whos credibility is now equal to #theonion please @wwe web guys, get your monkey frankin facts straight!
You folks have my word i will try my best to get healthy as quick as i can, and im sure i wont stay away from #raw but as of now...I am supposed to lay low for SIX WEEKS. I will send surgery photos and video to @wwe so they can see how bad it really was..I am also sure that if @wwe took a second to reach out to the actual surgeon, that Dr Andrews would gladly comment. #internetmalpractice
Ok, im now off the soap box and back to being just a one armed man. Enjoy your day."
WWE 13 news.
Release date: NA October 30, 2012
AU November 1, 2012
UK November 2, 2012
The game focuses on the Attitude Era of the WWE, replacing its Road to WrestleMania Mode with an Attitude Era Mode where the player plays through the Attitude Era. The game gives such characters as Stone Cold Steve Austin and elements as the Monday Night Wars a more important role in the game than in any previous WWE game.
The game once again features Create Modes, in which the player can create their own superstar or diva, finisher, storyline and moveset. Returning from WWE '12 is the ability for the player to be able to create his or her own arena. This mode has been expanded, allowing the player to create his or her own stadium. Players can change the ramps, entrance platforms and Titantrons with designs featured in WWE from its past and present, featuring the original Smackdown Logo as well as the Raw is War logo, all of which, are customizable.
AU November 1, 2012
UK November 2, 2012
The game focuses on the Attitude Era of the WWE, replacing its Road to WrestleMania Mode with an Attitude Era Mode where the player plays through the Attitude Era. The game gives such characters as Stone Cold Steve Austin and elements as the Monday Night Wars a more important role in the game than in any previous WWE game.
John Cena undergoes surgery today.
WWE expects to update us on the condition of Cena on Thursday.
Paul Heymen's new nickname.
Fan steals mic during Raw.
At the end of the "Miz TV" segement on last night's WWE Raw, Ryback tossed the set out of the ring, including a live microphone into the crowd. A fan grabbed the mic and began chanting “Goldberg! Goldberg!,” his remarks were heard throughout the arena.
A WWE crew member chased the fan and removed the mic from him.
A WWE crew member chased the fan and removed the mic from him.
Match made for Hell in a Cell PPV.
The World Heavyweight Championship is also expected to be contested inside Hell in a Cell.
John Cena speaks on his injury.
Edge to be on Smackdown this week.
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