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July 22nd
On this day in history in ....
1923 - The Fabulous Moolah is born in Columbia, South Carolina.
1937 - Hiro Matsuda is born in Yokohama, Japan.
1943 - Earl McCready wins his third Toronto British Empire Heavyweight Title in Toronto, Ontario, by ending Whipper Billy Watson's fourth reign.
1947 - Herb Welch defeats Tex Riley for the Tennessee World Junior Heavyweight Title in Nashville, Tennessee, to begin his seventh reign.
1958 - David Von Erich is born in Dallas, Texas.
1958 - Corsica Jean defeats Ray Stevens for the NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Title in Nashville, Tennessee, ending Stevens' second reign.
1960 - Danny Hodge wins the first of eight NWA World Junior Heavyweight Titles, ending Angelo Savoldi's fourth reign in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
1960 - Don Leo Jonathan defeats Torbellino Blanco for the NWA Texas Heavyweight Title in Houston, Texas, ending Blanco's third reign and beginning Jonathan's second.
1960 - Dick Steinborn defeats The Mighty Yankee to win the vacant Georgia NWA Southern Heavyweight Title in Atlanta, Georgia, beginning his fourth reign.
1961 - Don Greene defeats Len Rossi to win the NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Title in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
1963 - Ron Etchison and Dan Miller defeat Mitsu Arakawa and Kinji Shibuya for either the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Title in Vancouver, British Columbia, or the Stampede International Tag Team Title in Calgary, Alberta. The title change is listed in both histories.
1963 - Gene Kiniski defeats Whipper Billy Watson in Vancouver, British Columbia for the Vancouver British Empire Heavyweight Title, beginning Kiniski's second reign and ending Watson's third.
1964 - The Destroyer defeats Dick the Bruiser to win the WWA World Heavyweight Title in Los Angeles, California, to begin his second reign.
1965 - Shawn Michaels is born in Chandler, Arizona.
1966 - Shaun Simpson is born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
1967 - The Japan Wrestling Association held an event at Kawasaki Stadium in Kawasaki, Japan. The results:
- Mitsu Hirai defeated Raizo Kojika.
- Michiaki Yoshimuta defeated George Drake.
- Antonio Pugliese defeated Umanosuke Ueda.
- Kintaro Oki fought to a no-contest Tank Morgan in a best-of-three falls match. Each man won a fall before both being counted out in the third.
- JWA All Asia and NWA International Tag Team Champions - NWA International Heavyweight Champion Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki defeated Art Mahilik and Jesse Ortega in a best-of-three falls match, 2-1, to retain the JWA title.
1967 - Johnny Kostas defeats Moondog Mayne to win the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Title.
1968 - Paddy Barrett and Don Leo Jonathan defeat Abdullah the Butcher and Armand Hussein for the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Title in Vancouver, British Columbia.
1969 - Jack Brisco and Ciclon Negro defeat Hiro Matsuda and The Missouri Mauler for the NWA Florida Tag Team Title in Tampa, Florida.
1972 - Tommy Gilbert and Sputnik Monroe defeat Don and Ron Wright to win the NWA Tennessee Tag Team Title in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This began Gilbert and Monroe's second reign and ended the Wrights' fifth.
1972 - Opearl Anston and Masked Lee defeat Miyoko Hoshino and Jumbo Miyamoto to win the WWWA World Tag Team Title in Irima, Japan, ending Hoshino and Miyamoto's third reign.
1974 - Tex McKenzie and Ken Patera defeat The Blackjacks (Lanza and Mulligan) for the NWA American Tag Team Title in Fort Worth, Texas.
1975 - Mr. Wrestlings I and II defeat Don Green and Jerry Lawler to win the NWA Macon Tag Team Title in Macon, Georgia.
1976 - Abdullah Kobayashi is born in Nagano, Japan.
1976 - Larry Lane wins a tournament to win the vacant Amarillo NWA International Heavyweight Title in Amarillo, Texas.
1977 - Keith Franks (Adrian Adonis) and Roddy Piper defeat Mando Guerrero and Tom Jones for the NWA Americas Tag Team Title.
1977 - Mr. Wrestling II ends Dick Slater's third NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title reign in Atlanta, Georgia.
1978 - The Valiant Brothers (Jimmy and Johnny) defeat Dominic DeNucci and Wilbur Snyder for the WWA World Tag Team Title in Indianapolis, Indiana, beginning the Valiants' fourth reign.
1978 - Jean and Pierre Martel defeat Carlos Colón and Chief Thundercloud to win the WWC North American Tag Team Title in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At the same event, Gorilla Monsoon wins his second WWC North American Heavyweight Title by defeating Bruno Sammartino.
1978 - Dutch Mantel defeats Whipper Watson, Jr. for the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Title in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to begin his third reign.
1979 - Mark Lewin defeats Bruiser Brody in Dallas, Texas to win the NWA Texas Brass Knuckles Title. This began Lewin's third reign and ended Brody's second reign.
1981 - Kenny King is born in Orlando, Florida.
1981 - Bob Roop defeats The Super Destroyer for the Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Title in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the same event, Butch Reed wins the Mid-South Television Title from Dutch Mantel.
1985 - Akira Tozawa is born in Kobe, Japan.
1985 - Phil Hickerson defeats Terry Taylor to win the CWA/AWA International Heavyweight Title in Memphis, Tennessee, ending Taylor's second reign and beginning Hickerson's second.
1986 - The Masked Superstar defeats Lex Luger for the Florida NWA Southern Heavyweight Title in Tampa, Florida, ending Luger's second reign.
1987 - Rumi Kazama defeats Esther Moreno to become the first JWP Junior Champion in Tokyo, Japan.
1988 - Scott Armstrong defeats Nelson Royal in Knoxville, Tennessee on a USA Wrestling card to win the World Junior Heavyweight Title. This was a branch of the title created in the promotion.
1988 - The Cuban Commandos (Cuban Assassin and Jerry Morrow) defeat Bad Company (Bruce Hart and Brian Pillman) for the Stampede International Tag Team Title in Calgary, Alberta, ending Bad Company's second reign.
1989 - Jumbo Tsuruta and Yoshiaki Yatsu defeats Stan Hansen and Genichiro Tenryu to win the AJPW Unified World Tag Team Title in Ishikawa, Japan, beginning Tsuruta and Yatsu's fifth reign.
1990 - Dr. Wagner, Jr. defeats Astro de Oro in Naucalpan, Mexico to win his second UWA World Junior Heavyweight Title.
1992 - La Tigresa is awarded the vacant WWC World Women's Title in Corozal, Puerto Rico, when her scheduled opponent, Sasha, no-showed.
1994 - After 16 hours of deliberation, a jury finds WWF owner Vince McMahon not guilty of conspiracy to distribute steroids to wrestlers.
1995 - The Love Brothers (Chad and Eric) defeat Frankie DeFalco and State Trooper for the Mid American Wrestling Tag Team Title in West Allis, Wisconsin. DeFalco wouldn't be without gold for long, because in the main event of the show, he won a Battle Royal for the vacant MAW Heavyweight Title. The title was vacated after Jawbreaker Jones was injured in a motorcycle accident.
1996 - In this week of the Monday Night War, "WCW Monday Nitro" won over "WWF Monday Night RAW", 2.6 to 2.2 in the ratings.
"WWF Monday Night RAW" was live from the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. The results:
- Mankind defeated Freddie Joe Floyd.
- Goldust defeated Barry Horowitz.
- Marc Mero (with Sable) defeated The Goon.
- WWF Intercontinental Champion Ahmed Johnson and WWF Champion Shawn Michaels defeated WWF Tag Team Champions The Smoking Gunns (Bart and Billy (with Sunny)) by disqualification. The Gunns retained the title. The Gunns were disqualified because a newcomer in a blue gladiator suit attacked Ahmed Johnson from behind, causing him a legit ruptured kidney. This newcomer was Faarooq Asaad.
"WCW Monday Nitro" was live from the Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida. The results were:
- Squire David Taylor defeated Scott Norton by disqualification.
- Konnan defeated VK Wallstreet.
- Joe Gomez, Jim Powers and Alex Wright defeated The Barbarian, The Leprechaun (Buddy Lee Parker), Hugh Morrus and Kevin Sullivan.
- Diamond Dallas Page defeated Prince Iaukea.
- Dean Malenko defeated Chavo Guerrero, Jr.
- Meng defeated Ice Train by disqualification.
- Eddie Guerrero defeated Psychosis.
- WCW World Television Champion Lex Luger, Randy Savage and Sting defeated Arn Anderson, Chris Benoit and Steve McMichael.
1997 - Fritz Von Erich suffers a mild stroke. Upon further examination, doctors discover that he has lung cancer which was spreading to his brain and adrenal glands.
1998 - The Haas Brothers (Charlie & Russ) defeat The Nation of Immigration (Homicide & Kane D) and The Skinhead Express (Flash Wheeler & Lord Zieg) in a three-way match to win the vacant JAPW Tag Team Title in North Bergen, New Jersey.
1999 - WCW held a live "Thunder" at The MARK of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois, which got a 2.6 rating on TBS. The results:
- Van Hammer defeated Kaz Hayashi.
- Miss Madness (with Gorgeous George) defeated Brandi Alexander.
- Curt Hennig (with Bobby Duncum, Jr. and Barry and Kendall Windham) defeated Chase Tatum (with BA and Swoll).
- Eddie Guerrero and WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Misterio, Jr. defeated Juventud Guerrera and Psychosis.
- WCW World Television Champion Rick Steiner defeated Sick Boy to retain the title.
- Sid Vicious defeated Lenny Lane and Lodi in a Handicap match.
- Ric Flair (with Asya) defeated Dean Malenko.
1999 - Chris Candido defeats champion Ace Darling and 2 Cold Scorpio in three-way match in Wildwood, New Jersey to win the Independent Superstars of Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Title.
1999 - Dan Denton and Spyder defeats Toxic Insanity (Biohazard and Juggernaut) for the NWA Canadian Tag Team Title in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
2000 - Rockford 2000 defeats Tony Kozina to win the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title in Surrey, British Columbia. At the same event, Juggernaut wins his fourth ECCW Heavyweight Title by defeating Leatherface for the vacant title.
2000 - Kenichiro Arai defeats Judo Suwa for the NWA World Welterweight Title in Tokyo, Japan.
2000 - Two titles change hands at CZW's "No Rules, No Limits" in Sewell, New Jersey. Lobo wins the CZW Heavyweight Title from Zandig, ending Zandig's second reign, and Nick Gage defeats The Wifebeater in a Fans Bring the Weapons match for the CZW Iron Man Title, ending Wifebeater's second reign. Wifebeater had won the title earlier in the show from Mad Man Pondo.
2001 - The WWF held its "Invasion" pay-per-view at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The show got a 1.43 buyrate, the company's highest since WrestleMania X-Seven, and highest non-WrestleMania buyrate since SummerSlam got a 1.71 in 1999. "Invasion" was the first pay-per-view to feature the infamous Invasion storyline, featuring wrestlers from the WWF taking on a combined force of wrestlers from WCW and ECW, later known as The Alliance. The results were:
- In a match airing on Sunday Night Heat, Chavo Guerrero, Jr. pinned Scotty 2 Hotty after a brainbuster.
- Edge and Christian defeated Mike Awesome and Lance Storm , when Edge pinned Awesome after a spear from Christian.
- Earl Hebner (with the WWF referees) pinned Nick Patrick (with the WCW referees) after a shoulder block. Mick Foley was the guest referee, and put the mandible claw on Patrick after the match, after he complained to Foley about his officiating.
- WWF Tag Team Champions The A.P.A. (Bradshaw and Faarooq) defeated WCW World Tag Team Champions Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo, when Bradshaw pinned Palumbo after the Clothesline From Hell.
- WCW Cruiserweight Champion Billy Kidman pinned WWF Light Heavyweight Champion X-Pac after a shooting star press.
- Raven pinned WWF Commissioner William Regal after a Tazz interfered and gave Regal a T-Bone suplex, and Raven hit the Raven Effect.
- Chris Kanyon, Hugh Morrus and Shawn Stasiak defeated WWF Intercontinental Champion Albert, The Big Show and Billy Gunn, when Morrus pinned Gunn after a reverse DDT from Stasiak.
- Tajiri pinned Tazz after the Buzzsaw Kick.
- Rob Van Dam pinned WWF Hardcore Champion Jeff Hardy, after a Five-Star Frog Splash with the title belt on top of Hardy, to win the title.
- Lita and Trish Stratus defeated Stacy Keibler and Torrie Wilson in a Bra and Panties match. Mick Foley was the guest referee.
- Team WCW/ECW (WCW United States and World Heavyweight Champion Booker T, The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von), Diamond Dallas Page and Rhyno) (with Paul Heyman, WCW owner Shane McMahon and ECW owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley)) defeated Team WWF (Kurt Angle, WWF Champion Steve Austin, Chris Jericho, Kane and The Undertaker (with WWF Chairman Vince McMahon)), when Booker pinned Angle after Austin gave Angle the Stone Cold Stunner, turning on the WWF and siding with WCW/ECW.
- The final "score" of the event was WCW/ECW winning with six victories to the WWF's five.
2001 - Hiroyo Muto and Sumie Sakai defeat The Bloody and Fang Suzuki for the JDStar TWF World Women's Tag Team Title in Tokyo, Japan.
2002 - WWE held a live "RAW" at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which got a 4.3 rating on TNN. Tim Whitehead filed the following TV report:
The 7/22 edition of RAW IS BISCHOFF aired live from Grand Rapids. It was an excellent show to follow up on the strong Vengeance PPV, and was the first show in a long while to give the impression that the company has a positive idea where they are going. They do need to be cautious not to overexpose Eric Bischoff. It's okay for him to be all over the show right now, when his role is being established, but in the future his spots should be more selective so the wrestlers can get over on their own.
There was a picture of Bischoff inserted into the opening promo video, almost as a subliminal. They had a new announcing set-up where Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler were sitting up near the ramp top, rather than at ringside. That'll make it harder to do spots using the broadcast desk if it's permanent. They put it over that this was one of Bischoff's changes in how the show is produced.
Bischoff came down to the ring to start the show. Boy, the fans really love him, don't they? Bischoff acted magnanimous and pretended to be popular. That took a lot of pretending. He boasted that new Undisputed champ Rock would appear on the show later. But first, he wanted to bring out the man he stole from Stephanie McMahon, the personification of Ruthless Aggression, Triple H. HHH came out to a good reaction. Bischoff started to boast some more, but HHH grabbed the mic from him and called out his best friend, the show stopper and icon, Shawn Michaels. The Heartbreak Kid came out and hugged HHH. Bischoff took credit for bringing them together and said that he was appointing HBK as HHH's manager. He said if you see HHH in action, you'll see HBK there at ringside. If you see HHH starring in a feature film, you'll see HBK there in a supporting role. HBK took offense at Bischoff's tone. He said he wouldn't mind being HHH's manager, but it wasn't Bischoff's place to be assigning him a role. Bischoff replied that he's the boss and that HBK has no choice but to do whatever he tells him to do.. He told HBK he doesn't have the stroke (one of Bischoff's old WCW terms) that he had back when Vince McMahon was running things and letting HBK push him around. An "a**hole" chant started at Bischoff. HBK responded that if it's a choice between doing things Bischoff's way or leaving, then he'll leave. He promptly walked out. Bischoff yelled after him that if he walks out he'll never be allowed to come back. HHH acted shocked that HBK had walked out so abruptly. Bischoff told him to run after him and talk some sense into his head. HHH headed off after HBK. After both were gone, Bischoff, with that arrogant grin on his face, said he would unify the IC and European Titles in a ladder match between champs Rob Van Dam and Jeff Hardy.
HHH caught up with HBK backstage. HBK was determined to walk out, saying he's been with the WWE for 15 years and has always done things his own way, and won't be ordered around by Bischoff. HHH reminded HBK that he switched from Smackdown over to RAW to be with him. He said they'd be great together with HBK as his manager. He asked him not to walk out like Steve Austin did. HHH said he had a great idea for the two of them, and promised to reveal it later. HBK calmed down and agreed to stay and give HHH's idea a chance.
RVD beat Jeff Hardy in a ladder match in 6:58 to unify the IC & European Titles. Phasing out minor belts is a good idea. Jeff came down to the ring and deliberately walked under the ladder, testing the old superstition that it's bad luck to do that. RVD arrived and didn't walk under the ladder. I guess the old superstition was right, given the results. Jeff hit a huracanrana and lariated RVD out. Jeff got the ladder but RVD kicked it into his face. RVD hit a moonsault off the apron. RVD started up the ladder but Jeff pulled him down. Jeff then started up and RVD bumped him off hard. Another ladder appeared and they fought with them, doing the dueling ladders routine. RVD did a flip splash on Jeff on a ladder. Jeff swantoned a ladder on top of RVD. RVD did a sunset flip into a powerbomb on Jeff from off the ladder top. The match had great heat, as did most of the show. RVD hit the rolling thunder on Jeff on a ladder. Both started up separate ladders, with Jeff taking a scary bump off. RVD then frog splashed Jeff from off his ladder. RVD climbed up and got the belt for the win. Afterward, RVD helped Jeff up and held up his hand. A real good match!
Christopher Nowinski came out. He thanked Bischoff for allowing him to come out and get something off his chest. He was perplexed that people don't seem to appreciate having a Harvard graduate in the WWE. He tried to be understanding, recognizing that most of the fans can't relate to something as lofty as a Harvard degree. Undertaker rode down on his motorcycle and calmly entered the ring. Nowinski got nervous. He said UT was probably upset over losing his world title at the PPV, and probably had something important to say, so he gave UT the mic and started to leave. UT shook his hand. but didn't let go when Nowinski tried to make an exit. UT beat the hell out of Nowinski and left him laying with the last ride. Good angle, as UT was so calm about everything.
Backstage, Bischoff met with Rhyno. Great seeing Rhyno there! Bischoff said he has scouted him and wants him on RAW when he is able to return (he'll be out a few more months with his injury). Rhyno was pleased and thanked Bischoff for providing him with first class travel. They promised to keep in touch. Shawn Stasiak & D-Lo Brown walked up. They wanted to wrestle on TV, and practically begged Bischoff for the chance. Bischoff finally said he has a three minute block he needs to fill, so he would let them wrestle, but warned them that he wants entertainment and if, God forbid, they bore him, there'll be hell to pay.
Molly Holly & William Regal beat Trish Stratus & Bubba Ray Dudley in 3:55. JR reported that the new rules for these inter-gender matches allow for male vs. female action. He didn't like the change. As an aficionado of pure "joshi puroresu", neither did I. Bubba came out with his arm all bandaged up from the table match at the PPV. He sold it as being hurt throughout the match. Bubba pounded Regal, who tagged Molly in. Bubba couldn't bring himself to hit her, but did do his dance routine and smacked her on the ass after she slapped him. Regal came in against Trish and had no qualms about working her over. Molly went to the top but got crotched. So much for her being a virgin. Trish gave Regal a wazzup. Bubba started to slap Trish on the chest and tell her to get the table, but remembered that she's a girl, so he went to get the table himself. He ended up chasing Molly out on the floor, allowing Regal to force Trish to tap out to an STF. JR was disgusted with Regal.
Bischoff reminded Stasiak & D-Lo that they would have exactly three minutes to prove themselves. He then encountered Chris Benoit in a hallway. There was a huge Mao Tse Tung-style photo of Bischoff on the wall nearby, by the way. Bischoff began doing his suck-up routine, praising Benoit like crazy. He said Benoit had a classic series of matches with Booker T back in WCW, so he had signed a Benoit vs. Booker match, with the winner getting an IC Title shot next week on RAW. Benoit just stood and listened as Bischoff said, "You're the man! You are THE MAN!"
Rock came out to the ring to a huge pop as the new Undisputed World Champion. He said he may never ride a motorcycle with Undertaker or share a glass of milk with Kurt Angle, but he put both over and thanked them for making the main event at Vengeance one of his greatest matches ever. He said he had promised Eric Jerkoff, or Jackoff, or whatever that jabronie is called, that he would win the title and thus be able to appear on RAW. Eddie Guerrero came out on the ramp top. He called Rock by the name, "La Rocka". He said he has two young daughters at home who worship and idolize their daddy. But when he went to say goodnight to them, he saw a big poster of the Rock right next to his own photo on their bedroom wall. He was disturbed, to say the least, at seeing this poster of Mr. Big Shot Movie Star, so to discipline his girls he ripped the poster down and destroyed it right in front of them. By the way, I can't convey here how great Guerrero was, acting all this out and injecting an occasional Spanish word or phrase. He demonstrated how his daughters got down and their knees and begged and cried over their poster. He said he told them to shut up and yelled something at them in Spanish. Rock called Guerrero a sick, psychopathic freak for treating his daughters like that. He said Guerrero was the true movie star, having appeared in a series of movies, which led to Rock asking Guerrero whether he was Cheech or Chong in those films. Guerrero said Rock's jealous because he's a better wrestler than Rock and better looking than Rock. He claimed to have the hottest mullet in America, and called it the People's Mullet. Rock said with a haircut like that, Guerrero makes it appear that Billy Ray Cyrus had sex with a retarded hyena. Guerrero said he would teach Rock as lesson just as he did with his girls. He challenged Rock to a non-title match, and said if he wins, Rock must grant him a title shot. Rock agreed to the challenge, and cut a promo in a mock Spanish accent about kicking the ass of Latino Heat, followed by "arriba, arriba", or something like that, and laying the smacketh down on Guerrero's candy ass. A great segment!
Brock Lesnar beat Tommy Dreamer in a Singapore Cane Match in 2:34 to start hour two. Lesnar and Paul Heyman came out as Rock was leaving up the ramp after his promo. They walked right past Rock and totally ignored him. Rock didn't appreciate it. JR put over that they were playing mind games with Rock. The match began and Dreamer sent Lesnar out with some quick cane shots. On the floor, Lesnar suplexed Dreamer and threw him into the stairs. Back in the ring, Dreamer got in a couple of more cane shots but Lesnar hit the F5 for the win. The story was that Lesnar won a cane match without ever once using his cane. Afterward, Undertaker came out of nowhere and destroyed Lesnar with a cane. Lesnar bailed out to the floor where Heyman hurried him up the ramp to safety.
HBK encountered Big Show backstage. Show reminded HBK of how he gave him the sweet chin music a couple of weeks ago in that "tough love" segment. He asked HBK if he's tough enough to do that now without Kevin Nash backing him up. HBK said he hasn't wrestled in years, so he really doesn't know how tough he still is. He asked Show if he wants to find out. Show said he might take him up on that offer.
D-Lo Brown vs. Shawn Stasiak went to a no-contest in 1:30. Bischoff was on the ramp top to watch this match. In fact, he jumped the gun and almost started the match during the prior HBK-Big Show segment (a technical glitch). Anyway, he told them they had a three minute time limit to prove they're entertaining wrestlers. So D-Lo and Stasiak went at it, doing just basic wrestling moves. Bischoff acted bored, and at just past the 1:00 mark a couple of huge guys came out of the crowd, presumably on Bischoff's orders. They went in and destroyed both D-Lo and Stasiak. For the record, they were the Island Boyz from WWE's developmental system, the latest Samoan-type tag team.
HHH handed HBK a bag. HBK looked inside and liked what he saw. HHH told him to put it on and wear it when they go out to the ring.
Goldust praised Booker for defeating Big Show at Vengeance, calling him a David over Goliath-style king of the giant killers. He presented Booker with a Don King wig. Booker put it on and cut a King-type promo talking about beating up that snaggle-toothed, gap-toothed wolverine Chris Benoit, only in America, sucka!
Benoit beat Booker in 5:54 to earn an IC Title shot. Booker's ribs were taped to sell a back injury during the PPV match. Booker hit a lot of hard chops and kicks. Benoit hit a backbreaker and suplexes to focus on the bad back. Booker did a missile kick. Benoit did more German suplexes and won with the crossface when Booker's back just couldn't take anymore.
Big Show beat Spike Dudley in 1:02. Bischoff joined JR & Lawler on commentary for this match. JR didn't like it, but Lawler sort of sucked up to Bischoff. Bischoff boasted that he hand-picked Spike as Show's opponent. JR ridiculed it as a mis-match. Show just squashed Spike and finished him off with a chokeslam. Afterward, he was about to put Spike through a table but Bubba ran in for the save. After a skirmish, Show put Bubba through the table on top of Spike.
The DX music and entrance video aired! HHH & HBK came out in DX shirts. The crowd popped for it. HBK said, "Just when you thought it was safe to turn on the old grappling show, look who's back!" A "DX" chant started. HHH yelled "suck it!" But then, out of the blue, he kicked HBK in the gut and gave him a pedigree! JR & Lawler were shocked, as was the crowd. HBK was left laying as HHH arrogantly walked out alone.
After a break, they replayed HHH's pedigree on HBK, with JR doing the "why? why?" routine. HHH got into a limo and left. As his limo drove off, another limo pulled in. It was Stephanie. She asked a security guard to tell Bischoff that his competition has arrived.
Rock beat Guerrero in a non-title match in 8:30. They opened with some hot, fast spots. Guerrero hit a big suplex and put the boots to Rock. JR said he's gonna send Guerrero's daughters a Scorpion King poster. If Kelly Hu is on it, I want one, too. Guerrero hit a dropkick and Lawler noted that Cheech couldn't hit a dropkick like that. Probably not, but he could get pretty high. They slugged it out with Rock making a comeback. Rock went for the Rock Bottom but Guerrero reversed it in an amazing move which is impossible to describe in print. He almost scored a pin on Rock out of it. Guerrero hit a huracanrana but missed a frog splash. Rock then won with a spinebuster and the People's Elbow. I still think Guerrero needs a high profile TV win, but this was a great main event. After the match, Lesnar came in the ring and picked up the title belt as Rock was celebrating. He and Rock had a staredown before Lesnar finally tossed the belt on the mat in front of Rock. Lesnar walked out with Rock staring after him.
Bischoff went out to Steph's limo. He sneeringly asked if she was there to learn how to produce a sports entertainment TV show or to slap him in the face. She got out, saying she was there to kick him in the testicles. Bischoff started doing the exaggerated movie kung fu type motions, daring her to come at him. Lesnar & Heyman arrived and Lesnar stepped in front of Bishoff, as if to protect him. But then, both Lesnar & Heyman got in the limo with Stephanie. Bischoff went nuts, demanding to know what was going on. Steph said she just kicked Bischoff in the testicles, and asked how it feels, saying she wouldn't know since she doesn't have any. The limo drove off, with Steph telling Bischoff that if he wants to see Lesnar again, just watch Smackdown! As the limo vanished into the darkness, Bischoff kept telling that he wanted to fight, screaming, "I'll knock you out!"
RHETORICAL QUESTIONS:
Wouldn't you love to smack that smirk off Bischoff's face?
Aren't you glad they're starting to move some of the talent around to different shows?
Shouldn't Vince Russo be called the true show stopper?
Do those new inter-gender match rules mean that Austin will be returning?
Since when can't Bubba Ray Dudley hit a girl?
Wasn't Guerrero awesome tonight?
2002 - Bill Goldberg held an official chat on his website. Here is the complete transcript:
Question 1: Have you had talks with WWE, NWA, Japan and if the deal is right would you be prepared to sign with WWE?
Bill: First, thanks for staying up so late, good to know I have fans over there. Nothing is out of the question but I can tell you that my values will not be compromised, as far as for what promotion, divulging that info will be left for a later date.
Question 2: Who is your best friend in the business?
Bill: Rick Steiner
Bill: Gotta send a shout out to Dakota!
Question 3: If you had the chance to wrestle anyone past or present, who would it be?
Bill: For nostalgia purposes, I would have loved to wrestle Hogan in his hey day. The obvious answers are Rock and Austin and are just that, obvious. As for a grudge match, it's a much longer list, fill in the blanks yourselves.
Question 4: When you gave the big show a jackhammer, what was going through your head?
Bill: I was thinking "man I hope I don't blow out my back" and not picking him up ever crossed my mind.
Question 5: What up with Brock Lesnar? Is he trying to be a Goldberg replacement?
Bill: To be fair, its hard to pass judgment because I havent seen him wrestle. Also, he's probably just doing as he's told but I don't think for 1 instant that I wouldn't like to pick him up and drive him thru the mat like everyone else.
Question 6: What's the biggest drag in the business?
Bill: Attitudes and lack of professional atmosphere.
Question 7: Favorite match in WCW tenure?
Bill: I had a number of favorite matches, but obviously, to have been given to wrestle in front of my adopted hometown, Atlanta, in front of 40k people and wrestle Hogan for the WCW belt was the pinnacle.
Question 8: Why do you race cars, for charity?
Bill: Not to put charity in the back seat, but the first draw was to go fast, legally.
Question 9: Who did you idolize as a child
Bill: My older brothers, when I got in hs and college, I idolized certain pro nfl players who I wanted to emulate like Randy White, John Matsuzak.
Question 10: What do you like most, football, wrestling, or racing?
Bill: FB because it was a lifelong dream of mine. Wrestling provided me with the opportunities that i'm afforded today. Racing is pure adrenaline rush.
Q 10: Feelings on Kevin Nash? Were you unhappy to lose to him at Starrcade 98?
Bill: I was unhappy for many reasons, not the least of which it was my birthday. I have no problem with Nash. I learned a lot from him, positive and negative. I consider Big Kev a friend of mine and I hope he heals quickly.
Q 11: I was at Starrcade 98 and I saw it was a real stun gun. Was it planned like everything else? Were you surprised and what are your feelings on Hall?
Bill: It was a surprise, and it sure didn't tickle. Onto Hall, I was brought up that you treat others as you'd want to be treated. And in making this short and sweet, I've come to the conclusion that Hall was not brought up that way.
Q 12: I saw you had an auction on Ebay. Why did you decide to donate a portion of the money raised on Ebay to Save-A-Pet?
Bill: When you make it to a certain level, where people listen to what you have to say, you try to use it in a positive way. Also these shelters such as Save A pet have some type of personal connection/tie.
Q 12: I read you and Bischoff were attending Sturgis this year, do you plan to discuss business or relax?
Bill: I'm going to Sturgis for vacation, and I do emphasize, vacation.
Q 13: Did you have a hand in developing your website?
Bill: No hidden computer skills here bro, just a desire to provide the best site possible for my fans, and I did have a lot to do with the design, hope you like it.
Q 14: Are you a fan of the man show?
Bill: I'm a fan of the man show, if I wasn't I wouldn't have participated in it. (if he likes the man show and wants to be part of it, he shouldn't have a problem with WWE since the man show is much worse morally)
Q15: Why would you sell your bike on ebay?
Bill: That was my first custom, and with time we all need a change.
Q 16: Last movie you watched?
Bill: Royal tennenbaums and it was horrible
Q 17: what kind of music do you like?
Bill: I've very eclectic, I listen to different things while I train. For instance, everlast, different music while I drive such as classic rock so you can see I like all types.
Q18: How does it feel knowing that fans still chant Goldberg at WWE events?
Bill: I couldn't be stowed a greater honor than to still have people chanting my name. I cant tell you how much I miss the fans and the ability to interact with them.
Q 19: Are you working out and ready to wrestle?
Bill: Considering I just got cleared by the DR on 7-12-02, I can honestly say I'm far from ring shape. But I can tell you I've been to the gym 2x a day since being cleared.
Q 20: Is your tattoo copyrighted by WCW?
Bill: Only way they could not let me use it is by cutting my arm off.
Q 21: Are you going to chill with jesse james at sturgis and show off the el diablo?
Bill: Gotta send a shout out to Briana and chad, because I know they're out there somewhere.
I'll be hanging with jesse. Yes, i'll have my rigid there, no I wont be showing it off.
Q 22: Any more plans for TV work?
Bill: Yes, I'm planning to participate in upcoming projects in Hollywood. I tend to jinx myself by talking about them, so until its a go, stay tuned to my website.
Q 22: Do you like hockey?
Bill: Love hockey, hard to say what my favorite team is since I have friends in the league.
Q 23: Bret Hart?
Bill: I spoke to Bret recently and not to be rude, the conversation was between Bret and I.
Q 24: Have you benched more than 500?
Bill: There's no question I've lost some strength because well, I did just that, I laid off. Pro wrestling is a full time job and I did need the rest. My shoulder surgery and that unfortunate arm injury have both put a damper on my training, but suffice to say, my sites are set and my motivation is back. Now its time to work!
Q 25: Are you accepting an offer from Japan?
Bill: As I stated before, though tempted, I can't discuss who I've been talking to. It's all about the surprise, isn't it?
Q 26: What do you think led to the demise of WCW?
Bill: The fact that nobody at turner really cared about it anymore, it was delegated to someone who didn't care if it existed or not, and the domino implosion effected occurred shortly thereafter.
Q 27: Thoughts on Russo going to WWE, then NWA?
Bill: If the WWE wanted to eliminate themselves in the running for Goldberg, they almost did by hiring Vince Russo.
Q 28: Ever consider UFC?
Bill: I thought you wanted to see me back in the ring. I considered it, but I need to train for a while to properly train for that type of fighting. It seems like a lot of fun and I'd seriously consider it.
Q 29: Favorite motorcycle?
Bill: I'd pick one dependent on how far I'd have to ride it
Q30. Do you look up rumors on the net?
Bill: No because I'm Goldberg, remember.
Q31: Would your music change in WWE?
Bill" I personally picked it in WCW and would not change it.
Q 32: Is the Ross Report true about your dealings with WWE?
Bill: Yes, have not met.
Q 33: Hobbies
Bill: my brother is in the airplane business, I've flown all my life. My passion is on 4 wheels.
Q 34: Involved with Goldberg monster truck?
Bill: No more involvement, sadly to say.
Q 35: Personal problems with HHH?
Bill: I think those problems are widely documented.
Bill: I've done a lot of things in my life I'm sorry for. Even tho I'm sorry for where I went about it, I'm not sorry for why I went about it and though it was a long time ago, bottom line my life was of no concern to him. Our problems started when he commented on me. I finished em, thanks for raising my blood pressure, a jackhammer from the top rope is waiting for him.
Q 36: Thoughts on WWE characters of DDP, Kidman, Hugh Morrus, etc?
Bill: Hard for me to pass judgment when I haven't watched the show. All Ive heard is they've basically demoralized everyone from WCW. And for that, I'm disheartened.
Q 37: Since you are an animal lover, were you glad the World Wildlife fund defeated WWE over the use of the name?
Bill" I don't think it was a monumental step for animal rights, and I'll be honest, WWE sure doesn't flow like WWF. So my feelings are mixed. I really don't have an opinion?
Q 38: Gillberg?
Bill: Flattered that they thought enough of me to imitate me on their show, and waste their time on their show dedicated to me. There was a part of me that wanted to show up on their show and eat him like a sack of lunch.
Q 39: What do you think of the 2nd invasion angle proposed by Russo where he'd have you, Hart, Foley, and Bischoff?
Bill: What? That's the first I've heard of that. Guess that shows how far out of the loop..., not to sound cocky, I only worry about what I'm going to do, not what others people impressions of what I'm going to do. I'm happy I've been afforded that luxury.
Q 40: Thoughts on the Rock?
Bill" I think the rock is at the top of his game, any wrestler would be proud to be in his shoes, I applaud him for what he's done.
That doesn't mean that the rock couldn't be next.
Q 41 Kurt Angle?
Bill: Would love to wrestle him. I respect him very much for the transition he's been able to make. He's a very formidable opponent and I'd love to test his skills, though he's only 215 lbs.
Q 42: Thoughts on Austin walking out?
Bill: As far as him walking out, you never know if its a work or not Rumor is, he was due for a break anyway. Needless to say, I hope the negative rumors aren't true. I'd be remiss to say I wouldn't want to face Stone Cold in the ring.
Q 43: Tips to follow in your footsteps?
Bill: Don't ever try to be like anyone else, be unique, be creative, and most important do whatever u do with passion.
Q 44: HBK?
Bill: No opinion to be honest.
Q 45: Is your broken arm fully healed?
Bill: Feeling good, not fully healed but I'm on my way back. And fyi, the cast I had will be auctioned, starting Tuesday on ebay. All proceeds going to angeles house, a favorite charity of mine in the Atlanta area. Check it out.
Q 46: Current state of wrestling? Could you flourish in WWE?
I think they'd have to change their way of thinking a bit.
Q47: Is wrestling losing its way permanently or temporarily?
Bill: Hope its temporary, but I don't really know.
Q 48: Charities?
Bill: I've got so many that I support but they're all listed, linked on my website.
Q49: Would you ever pose naked in playgirl?
Bill: If they only had 1 issue and 1 copy, literally.
Q 50: Favorite moment in wrestling?
Bill: Even though winning the belt from Hogan was cool, getting to wrestle sting because I had such a good time with him in the ring.
Q 51: Same pyro when you come back?
Bill: Thanks for saying it was and seeing you think so highly of it, I'd be a fool to change it.
Q 52: Did those sparks hurt?
Bill: Yes.
Q 53: If you had one last match, who would you pick to wrestle?
Bill: Great question, I'm stumped. Should have asked me that one earlier. Email me who you'd like me to wrestle.
Q 54: Favorite town to wrestle in?
Bill: There were so many, I usually remember towns by their restaurants or the fans. As far as fans, Atlanta wa a great place. Restaurants, Gene and Gorgettis in Chicago.
Bill: In closing, thanks again for tuning in. Hopefully some questions were answered. Think of more for our next chat which will be soon. Or feel free to email me questions you may have. I train 2 hours a day, 1 hour per session.
Thanks again, keep the faith. YOU NEVER KNOW WHO COULD BE NEXT, IT COULD BE YOU!
2002 - WWE ran Flint, Michigan. Kyle Richards filed the following live report:
IMA Sports Arena in Flint had probably 2000 people. I think, although I could be wrong, this is the WWE's first stop since 1986 when Randy Savage took on George Steele.
1. Rey Misterio Jr. and Funaki defeated Tajiri and Chavo Guerrero Jr. Misterio Jr. looked really good, and the crowd very into him as they know he is showing up on TV this week. Huracanrana by Misterio on Guerrero ended the short and quick paced match.
2. Albert beat Mark Henry with a handful of tights.
3. Jamie Noble beat Billy Kidman with the help of Nidia. Lots of good action with Kidman getting many 'too' close falls. Even a Jamie Noble screw-up didn't distract the crowd. Nidia grabbed the leg during a suplex from the outside to give
4. Billy and Chuck with Rico won over Hurricane and Shannon Moore. Nice shining wizard by Hurricane. Too bad I was the only one who called it. The men all seemed laid back, and playing into the crowd's comments.
5. Test won over the green John Cena. Lots of close falls, and the big boot ended the match. Very good match for Cena.
6. Rikishi won over Kurt Angle by DQ after a low blow by Angle. 12 minutes long, 5 moves. LOTS OF STALLING! Angle had a lot of heat and Rikishi was so liked, it made up for it.
7. D-Von and Batista won over the returning Mike Awesome and Sean O'Haire. O'Haire still looked very green in some spots. Awesome looked very good, and very close to ring condition. D-Von preached to the Flint (maybe to give more jobs to the area), and even did a special sermon to a lady with heavy floaters on top.
8. Lance Storm and Christian in their first Tag Team title defense won over Big Valbowski and Hardcore Holly. Nice heat for the Canadian team. Christian acted like he leaving and was near the curtain when we aw him laugh. It seems Chris Jericho was right behind the curtain making jokes. Test came from the back to help out his team with the win.
9. Torrie Wilson won over Dawn Marie in a Bra and Panties match where Stacy Keibler was guest ref. Tons of blown spots with tons of boos from the crowd. Torrie got her topped ripped off, and then ripped off Keibler's bottoms after the match. So so bad. You couldn't cover it up on TV, you'd need to cut the whole match.
Edge beat Chris Jericho. Big pops for both men. Even though Jericho was heel, people still cheered him some. Good action including a spear by Edge into a ring tangled Jericho. Edge then showed his appreciation to the guy who hit him in the head with a soda, and gave the fans were weren't rowdy a '5 Second Pose.'
Good show. Small crowd. Saginaw might have been a better sell, or trying the Palace of Auburn Hills. Rent is probably cheapest in Flint, though.
HEAT:
1. Christian and Lance Storm
2. D-Von
3. Jericho (just for his prematch mic work)
Pops:
1. Edge
2. Rikishi
3. Hurricane
Kyle sent this report.
Here are the results of the show.
Rey Mysterio Jr. and Funaki beat Tajiri and Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Albert beat Mark Henry.
Jamie Noble, with Nidia, beat Billy Kidman to retain the Cruiserweight title.
Billy and Chuck beat the Hurricane and Shannon Moore.
John Cena beat Test with a small package.
Rikishi beat Kurt Angle by DQ when he used a low blow.
D-Von and Batista beat Mike Awesome and Sean O'Haire.
Lance Storm and Christian beat Hardcore Holly and Big Valbowski to retain the tag titles.
Torrie Wilson beat Dawn Marie in a Bra and Panties match. Stacy Keibler was the guest ref. Lots of T and A in this match.
Edge beat Chris Jericho in the main event to send everyone home happy.
2004 - The Night Prowlers (Mad Dog and Pitbull) defeat Iron Cross and Jimmy Valiant in Grundy, Virginia to become the first NWA Blue Ridge Tag Team Champions.
2005 - Atlantis defeats Dr. Wagner, Jr. for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Title in Mexico City, Mexico.
2005 - Bobby Roode defeats A-1 to win the Border City Wrestling Can-Am Heavyweight Title at "Wrestlefest" in Oldcastle, Ontario. At the same show, Phil Atlas and Jimmy Jacobs defeat Danny Daniels and N8 Mattson for the BCW Can-Am Tag Team Title.
2005 - Lionel Knight defeats his brother Mickey Knight in a Street Fight for the vacant UWA Light Heavyweight Title at "A Call for Blood" in Mississauga, Ontario. Josh Prohibition had refused to defend the title.
2005 - Damian and Pierre Vachon defeat The Big Islanders (Kahoku and Makua) and champions The Rough Ryders (Nyxx and Devin Raines) in a three-way match to win the NWA New England Tag Team Title in Everett, Massachusetts. At the same show, Adam Booker defeats Beau Douglas in a tournament final for the vacant NWA New England Television Title.
2006 - Eddie Kingston defeats Larry Sweeney at CHIKARA's "The Crushing Weight of Mainstream Ignorance" in Hellertown, Pennsylvania to win the ICW/ICWA Texarkana Television Title, ending Sweeney's 19th reign.
2006 - N8 Mattson defeats Colt Cabana for the WORLD-1 Great Lakes Openweight title in Bay City, Michigan at "Hostile Invasion".
2006 - Ian Rotten defeats Corporal Robinson to become the first Pro Wrestling Unplugged Hardcore Champion in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at "East Meets West: Global Warming".
2006 - Bobby Sanford defeats Heath Miller by forfeit in Columbus, Georgia to win the Great Championship Wrestling Columbus Heavyweight Title.
2006 - Steve O defeats J.T. Quest to win the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight title in Columbia, Tennessee, ending Quest's second reign.
2006 - Jeff Lewis defeats Chad Parham for the NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title at "Hostile Environment" in Cornelia, Georgia.
2006 - The Wild Boys (Billy King & Mike Lynch) defeat 2D Edge (Pat Masters & José Perez) and Scott Reed & TJ Richter in a three-way match for the vacant New England Championship Wrestling Tag Team Title in Quincy, Massachusetts.
2006 - Josh Daniels defeats Qenaan Creed, Eddie Edwards and Danny Jaxx in a four-way match to win the vacant Maryland Championship Wrestling Rage Telvision Title at "Red, White, Black & Bruised" in Laurel, Maryland.
2007 - WWE held its fourth-annual "Great American Bash" pay-per-view at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The show got a 0.58 buyrate, and 13,851 fans attended. The results were:
- In a dark match, Chuck Palumbo pinned Chris Masters.
- WWE United States Champion MVP pinned Matt Hardy after the Playmaker to retain the title.
- Hornswoggle defeated Funaki, WWE Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero, Shannon Moore, Jamie Noble and Jimmy Wang Yang in a Cruiserweight Open to win the title. Hornswoggle was not an originally scheduled participant, but was in the ring when the bell rang. The match was open to cruiserweights, so this made him officially part of the match.
- Carlito pinned The Sandman after a Back Stabber in a Singapore Cane on a Pole match.
- WWE Women's Champion Candice Michelle pinned Melina after a Candy Wrapper to retain the title.
- WWE Intercontinental Champion Umaga pinned Jeff Hardy after a Samoan Spike to retain the title.
- ECW World Champion John Morrison pinned CM Punk after a kick to the knee as Punk attempted a springboard into the ring to retain the title.
- Randy Orton pinned Dusty Rhodes in a Texas Bullrope match after hitting him in the head with the cowbell on the rope.
- World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali defeated Kane and Batista in a Triple Threat match to retain the title, by pinning Kane after a tree slam following a Batista Bomb from Batista.
- WWE Champion John Cena pinned Bobby Lashley after an FU from the second rope to retain the title.
2007 - Naruki Doi, Magnitude Kishiwada and Masato Yoshino defeat Cyber Kong, Jack Evans and Shingo Tagaki to win the vacant Open the Triangle Gate Title in Kobe, Japan.
2007 - Darkside defeats champion Drew Galloway, Jack Jester, Liam Thompson and Wolfgang in a five-way match for the Insane Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Title at "ReZerection" in Glasgow, Scotland.
2007 - Dan James defeats Dan Head in Portsmouth, England to win the Frontier Wrestling Alliance Academy Title.
2007 - Justin Corino and Frank Scoleri defeat Kevin Knight and Nick Sabre for the Independent Wrestling Federation Tag Team Title in West Paterson, New Jersey.
2008 - WWE broadcast ECW on Sci Fi. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
Sunday night, Mark Henry successfully defended his ECW Title against Tommy Dreamer thanks to outside interference, but it was not from Tony Atlas. Colin Delaney was the man to cost Dreamer the title. How will Dreamer respond in the ‘Home of ECW’? Which man will be the one to challenge Mark Henry for the title at SummerSlam? Will Armando Estrada wrestle anyone tonight? Will we see any surprises tonight?
We are live on tape from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and your announcers are ‘THE’ Tazz and Mike ‘Is there a link between ECW and Philadelphia’ Adamle.
Teddy Long is in the ring and we see the new ECW title belt. Teddy says that in honor of his first title defense, he has a new title belt for Mark Henry. Mark comes to the ring with Tony Atlas. Mark kisses the belt and he holds it proudly over his head. Tony says that they are so happy to receive the title belt where ECW began. Tonight is where it is going to begin again. Tony says that it is a title with prestige with credibility and it is a title that everyone can be proud of because it is being held by the World’s Strongest Champion, Mark Henry. For everyone who tries to hold on to yesteryear, you are going to get squashed and pushed under the rug like Tommy Dreamer. Those who realize it is a new day, you be rewarded. That includes Mark Henry and Colin Delaney.
Colin comes to the ring. Colin says that for the past two days, everyone has been asking him why he would do it and turn his back on his mentor, Tommy Dreamer. Tommy was his friend and mentor, but what did he get for it? He got his butt kicked night in and night out. He achieved his dream of being a WWE Superstar and he became a laughingstock. He saw a legend in the ring and a Hall of Famer in the corner of Mark Henry. Then he saw Tommy Dreamer, a washed up loser. Tommy cannot do anything for himself or for Colin. Tommy Dreamer is the past and Tony Atlas and Mark Henry is where it is at. Colin says that everyone would have done that. Colin says that he is on board. He says that he will carry their bags.
Teddy Long interrupts Colin. Teddy says that Tommy Dreamer is not the past, but he is the future and Colin will be wrestling Tommy tonight. Teddy points out that this is Philly and this is Extreme. Teddy wants a referee because the match starts now.
Match Number One: Colin Delaney versus Tommy Dreamer
Colin tries to get out of the ring, but Dreamer pulls him back in and runs Delaney into the corner. Dreamer with a biel to Delaney. Colin goes outside on an Irish whip and Delaney walks into Dreamer and Tommy sends him back into the ring. Delaney with kicks to Dreamer followed by punches and an elbow drop. Dreamer with a punch and a series of clotheslines. Dreamer puts Delaney in the Tree of Woe and it is time for punches followed by a baseball slide drop kick. Dreamer tries for a pump handle suplex and he hits it. Delaney begs for mercy and Dreamer helps him up. Dreamer does not tell Delaney that he is sorry or that he loves him as he hits a DDT for the three count.
Winner: Tommy Dreamer
Miz and John Morrison are in the locker room and he says that Sunday will be known as Black Sunday because nobody beat them for the tag titles. Miz talks about the four way match tonight. Morrison says that he thinks that Miz will win the match tonight. Miz tells Morrison not to sell himself short. Miz wishes Morrison luck tonight. We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for a video package about WWE’s work with Generation Rescue at Saturday Night’s Main Event with Jenny McCarthy.
Chavo Guerrero and Bam Neely are at the announce table to watch the next match.
We see footage from Evan Bourne’s victory over Chavo Guerrero last week. Chavo says that a lot was going on last week and he says that he took Evan lightly.
Match Number Three: Evan Bourne versus James Curtis
They lock up and Bourne with a hammer lock but Curtis with a waist lock. Bourne with an arm drag take down. Bourne with a rollup into an arm bar submission, but Curtis gets to the ropes. Curtis sends Bourne into the turnbuckles and connects with an elbow. Curtis with a snap mare but Bourne lands on his feet and he hits a drop kick followed by a rana for a near fall. Bourne with an arm bar but Curtis sends Bourne into the turnbuckle. Bourne with kicks to the head followed by an attempted monkey flip but Curtis holds on to the ropes. Curtis with boots to Bourne. Curtis with a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall and then he works on the neck and back. Curtis with a reverse chin lock. Curtis with a forearm to the back and then he tries for another belly-to-back but Bourne lands on his feet and he connects with a series of kicks including a jumping back kick but Curtis kicks out. Bourne with a rana to Curtis followed by a drop kick. Bourne goes up top for the Shooting Star Press and he hits it for the three count.
Winner: Evan Bourne
After the match, Neely and Chavo try to surround Bourne, but Bourne gets out of the ring.
Finlay and Hornswoggle are in the back and Finlay talks about he is one match closer to the ECW Title. Finlay says who needs luck when you have a shillelagh. We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the Raw Rebound.
Tiffany is talking to Ricky Ortiz in the office and she talks about her background. Ricky says that he used to party in New Orleans with John Elway. Ricky says that he has been working on some catch phrases and t-shirt ideas. He suggests the ‘Latin Assassin’. Teddy suggests that Ricky should ask for an action figure after more than one match and three weeks. Next week, Ricky will be in action to see if he can make it two for two. Tiffany asks Teddy if his hair really looked like Ricky’s.
Time for a Mike Knox video package.
Matt Hardy is in the back and he says that he has a great opportunity tonight because he can face Mark Henry for the ECW Title. Matt says that he is a little down because he lost the US Title on Sunday. Matt says that he is going to take the opportunity and he is going to go to SummerSlam. We are going to commercial.
Match Number Four: John Morrison versus The Miz versus Fit Finlay versus Matt Hardy in a Fatal Four Way to determine the Number One Contender at SummerSlam
All four men start off in the ring and Miz tries to get a quick rollup on Morrison but it breaks down. Finlay battles with Miz while Hardy deals with Morrison. Hardy sends Miz over the top rope to the floor and Finlay clotheslines Morrison over the top to the floor.
Hardy and Finlay lock up and Finlay backs Hardy into the corner and Hardy has some words for Finlay and then he pushes Finlay. Finlay with a short arm clothesline. Hardy tries to float over, but Finlay catches him. Hardy punches Finlay from the apron but Morrison pulls Hardy off the apron. Miz kicks Finlay while Morrison kicks Hardy. Miz with elbows and kicks to Finlay. Morrison with a European uppercut to Hardy. Hardy with a clothesline. Finlay with a short arm clothesline to Miz. Hardy punches Morrison and slams him. Finlay with an elbow drop to Miz and Hardy with an elbow to the back of Morrison’s head for a two count. Morrison punches Hardy but Hardy punches back. Hardy with a back slide on Morrison for a two count. We go to commercial.
We are back and the match continues with Miz connecting with a back elbow for a near fall while Morrison chokes Finlay in the corner followed by a neck breaker. Morrison and Finlay try for covers but cannot pin the other. Finlay with a boot to the midsection and then he punches Miz. Finlay with a reverse atomic drop and punch to Miz. Hardy sends Morrison into the turnbuckles and hits a flying clothesline for a near fall. Finlay with a rollup on Miz for a near fall. Miz and Morrison break up an inside cradle on Finlay by Hardy. Miz punches Hardy while Finlay has Morrison in a Fujiwara arm bar. Hardy covers Miz but the referee is out of position. Finlay sends Morrison into the ring post. Hardy and Miz each hit clotheslines and both are down. Finlay covers Hardy for a near fall followed by one on Miz. Morrison sends Finlay outside the ring and he tries for a baseball slide but he stops before Finlay can use the ring apron. Morrison with a baseball slide and then he goes after Hornswoggle, but Finlay attacks Morrison and clotheslines him into the crowd. Morrison throws a drink in Finlay’s face and Miz joins in. Morrison wants Miz to catapult Finlay to him and Morrison with a forearm and then he hits an elbow drop while Miz has Finlay on his knees.
Miz and Morrison set their sights on Hardy but Hardy fights both of them until they double team him. Miz and Morrison choke Hardy in the corner. Miz and Morrison with a double gut buster on Hardy. Miz with a snap suplex to Hardy and Morrison applauds the effort. Morrison with an inside cradle while he tells Miz to watch for Finlay. Miz and Morrison argue. And Hardy pushes Morrison into Miz and Hardy gets a two count with a rollup. Miz with a clothesline to Hardy. Hardy with an elbow to Morrison and he avoids a Miz clothesline into the corner. Miz holds Hardy and Morrison with a springboard round kick that accidentally hits Miz. Hardy with the Twist of Fate to Morrison for a two count. Finlay with a Fireman’s carry slam for a two count. Finlay slaps Morrison and then he hits some shoulders in the corner. Finlay with clotheslines to Miz and Morrison. Morrison charges into a boot from Finlay and Finlay with a missile drop kick for a two count. Hardy with a clothesline and bulldog to Miz while hitting a clothesline on Morrison. Finlay with a seated splash to Hardy for a two count followed by a seated splash to Morrison. Miz drops Hardy on the top rope but Morrison with a Shining Wizard. Hardy throws Morrison out of the ring and he covers Finlay but Miz breaks up the cover. Miz hits the clothesline into the corner but Hornswoggle gets on the apron and that allows Finlay to hit Miz with the shillelagh. Morrison kicks Finlay and Hardy stops Morrison on a springboard attempt and hits the Twist of Fate for the three count.
Winner: Matt Hardy
Mark Henry and Tony Atlas come out to make their presence known as we go to credits.
2009 - Roddy Piper was criminally charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence and one count of driving without a valid license based on his 7/2 DUI arrest in Hollywood, California. Piper could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
2010 - TNA broadcast Impact on SpikeTV, which featured the announcement of an ECW-themed Hardcore Justice PPV event. Richard Trionfo filed the following live report:
This week's episode opens with a video package of Abyss talking about how nobody understands him, and he's going to do what he's going to do because of Them, and TNA's never going to be the same. From there, we go to the big show ending brawl between the TNA and ECW guys and Dixie Carter saying that she invited them!
Speaking of Dixie Carter, she's backstage, and she's...WALKING! And tonight, she'll explain why she invited the ECW guys to TNA! Also tonight, Kurt Angle continues his rise up the ladder as he wrestles #7 contender Hernandez, and Samoa Joe takes on Jeff Hardy!
Interestingly, we open the show with not just a match, but a championship match...
Global Title Match: Rob Terry vs AJ Styles
Rob Terry, we are informed, is now the longest reigning Global Champion in TNA history. Well, that's what happens when you let a guy go two and a half months between title defenses. AJ's good, but let's see if even he can carry this stiff to a halfway decent match. AJ punches Terry in the abs, but Terry no-sells as AJ acts like he hurt his fist. AJ gets a kick to the leg of Terry and dances around, throwing it in Terry's face, but Terry just slugs him, then rams him into the corner and literally squashes him with a shoulder in the corner, then Beels AJ across the ring. AJ tries to climb out of the ring and Terry and Kazarian play tug of war with AJ, but Terry wins. Terry eats boot on a charge into the corner, but catches AJ trying a springboard something, presses him several times, and then just launches him across the ring. Terry goes for the crappy spinebuster, but AJ escapes and hits an enziguiri. Terry again no-sells and hits a leaping spinkick, which seems to almost connect this week, but Kazarian is distracting the referee, so Terry nails Kazarian, allowing AJ to roll Terry up from behind...for 2. AJ goes to the apron and Terry goes to suplex him in, but Kazarian grabs the ankle from the outside and AJ falls on top to get the win and the title.
Winner and NEW Global Champion: AJ Styles
We go to Mike and Taz, who tell us that tonight is going to be a night of answers, and Mike says he's had doubts about Taz because of his history with ECW and asks if he knew about Dixie's invitation, and Taz says he knew nothing. By the way, Mick Foley made his return last night as well, and wouldn't you know it, but he's got history with ECW as well!
We go backstage to Sarita and Madison Rayne, who are laughing over the beating Sarita handed Taylor Wilde, and then Madison starts making fun of Velvet Sky, but Velvet just happens to walk in with Lacey. Velvet gets in Madison's face and Lacey tries to calm them down, and they both tell her to shut up. They keep fighting and Lacey keeps trying to get them to make up, and they keep telling her to shut up until finally Madison and Sarita walk out.
Backstage, Dixie Carter is yelling at the TNA agents and asking them what the hell happened last week, and they said they had no idea what was going on and Dixie said "you're agents, you don't need to know what's going on!" Can't argue with that logic. Finally Simon Diamond gets up and slams the door on the cameraman as Dixie continues lambasting them.
Back to the ring for Knockouts action...
TNA Knockouts Champion Angelina Love & Taylor Wilde vs Madison Rayne & Sarita
Before the match, referee Earl Hebner tells Angelina that the board has no proof of who was on the motorcycle at Victory Road, so she must surrender the Knockouts Title and return it to Madison Rayne. Angelina hesitantly hands the belt to Hebner, then goes after Madison as Taylor goes to work on Sarita. Sarita gets tossed to the floor as Angelina and Taylor hit a double clothesline on Madison. Sarita gets back in and gets speared by Angelina, who then tags in Taylor, but Sarita gets an STO on Taylor. Taylor regains her feet and now she and Sarita go toe to toe, but Sarita with a big flapjack suplex on Taylor, but she tags Angelina right in and she goes to work on both Sarita and Madison. Taylor comes back in and all four girls fight it out again, with Taylor and Sarita rolling out to the floor as Angelina hits a Flatliner on Madison for the win.
Winners: Angelina Love & Taylor Wilde
Suddenly, the Bike Girl With The Dumpy Ass zooms down to ringside and makes her way towards the ring. Lacey and Velvet come out from the back looking shocked as Madison and Sarita jump Angelina and Taylor from behind and joins in the beatdown. Madison grabs her belt back as Dumpy Ass gets back on her bike and Madison & Sarita join her. Madison yells at Lacey to come with them and, after much hesitation, Lacey leaves Velvet and heads away with Madison, Sarita, and Dumpy Ass. Velvet looks shocked, then she and Angelina glare at each other as we go to commercial.
Okay, we're back, and it's time for more action...
Kurt Angle vs Hernandez
Tieup and Hernandez powers Angle to the corner, but breaks clean. Angle with a nice duck under and takes Hernandez down, then floats over to a front facelock. Hernandez gets to his feet and backs Angle to the corner and breaks clean again, but Angle pops him with a series of European Uppercuts. Angle backdrops Hernandez to the apron, but Hernandez nails him and comes over the top with a shoulderblock. Hernandez with a big tackle and an over the shoulder backbreaker for 2. Angle starts firing back and whips Hernandez to the corner and follows in with a clothesline. Hernandez skins the cat to the top rope and Angle tries the running up suplex, Hernandez shoves him off, but Angle goes up again and gets the suplex this time for 2. Angle ducks a clothesline and hits four rolling Germans for 2. Hernandez slips out of the Angle Slam and picks Angle up and plants him with a sitout Dominator for 2. Hernandez goes for the Border Toss but Angle slips out and hits the Angle Slam...for 2. Angle goes for a moonsault but misses and Hernandez bowls him over with a running shoulderblock, then goes for a big delayed vertical suplex, but Angle slips out the back and hooks the Ankle Lock and grapevines the leg and Hernandez taps out.
Winner: Kurt Angle
Kevin Nash comes strolling out from the back after the match and shakes hands with Angle, then continues into the ring as Angle heads to the back. Nash calls Jeff Jarrett out to the ring, and we'll find out what he has to say...AFTER THIS!
We're back, and Jeff Jarrett makes his way to the ring. Kevin Nash says that he's had a week to think about it, and he says that Jarrett's really good at what he does. He almost had Nash convinced that Sting left a log in the punch bowl, but he's known Sting for 20 years and he let Nash sleep at his place because he was broke, and he's not sure it was Sting that left the log in the punch bowl, he thinks it was Double J. Nash says there's a group of guys who look up to him in the back as a veteran, and those guys are the victims. Jarrett says he has no idea what Nash is talking about and he's not buying it and he's sure the fans aren't either. Jarrett says it was Nash that screwed Hulk and Eric when he brought in Hall and Waltman, and that hurt this company. Jarrett says Nash can spin his tale any way he wants, but he knows Nash and so to the fans, and it's been well documented over the years. Nash says forget the history lesson, he knows it and has come to accept it, but he has a question for Jarrett: when his three daughters grow up and realize that their father is a selfish prick, he can chuckle that in his sleep. Nash walks out. Okay, that still made no sense.
Meanwhile, Dixie Carter is backstage, and she's...PACING! Kurt walks by and gives her a kiss on the cheek and asks what's going on, and Dixie says Kurt needs to just trust her. Kurt says to be careful what she's getting into because these guys have a reputation, and Dixie says she knows and to just trust her. Kurt kisses her on the cheek again and walks off.
Samoa Joe vs Jeff Hardy is next!
Samoa Joe vs Jeff Hardy
Bells rings, and Hardy rolls to the floor...and starts walking around high fiving fans at ringside. Um...okay. Well, can't blame him, I wouldn't want to fight Joe either. Hey, Eric Bischoff is on the phone! He mentions Hogan's surgery as Joe starts kicking the crap out of Hardy, rubbing his throat across the ropes, and tossing him to the floor. Joe rams Hardy to the apron as Bischoff says he and Hulk came to TNA to help and they'll support whatever decisions Dixie makes. Hardy starts to fight back and rams Joe to the stairs, then tosses him back in the ring. Eric says TNA's an exciting place to be and they're just here to help them grow as Hardy does the ten punch count in the corner, then snapmares Joe and he HITS THE CHINLOCK! Bischoff wraps up his phone call, and now we can return to the match at hand as Joe gives Hardy a jawbreaker. Joe with the snapmare/chop/kick/kneedrop combo as a Joe chant starts. Hardy fires back and Joe reverses a whip into the corner, Hardy leapfrogs, but Joe catches him with a savate kick to the jaw, then starts ramming elbows to the top of the skull of Hardy. Joe with a running knee and enziguiri in the corner and covers for 2. Hardy fires back again and comes off the ropes but Joe with a snap powerslam for 2. Hardy with a series of running forearms and an inverted enziguiri, and the springboard dropkick in the corner for 2. Hardy with a sleeper drop for 2 and tries a move off the second rope, but Joe catches him with an inverted atomic drop, running boot, and senton for 2. Joe with a powerbomb for 2, and converts Hardy's kickout into an STF, and then converts that into a Crippler Crossface and makes Hardy's eyes bug out from cranking so hard on the move. Hardy makes the ropes and Joe starts mocking him and goes for a slam, Hardy escapes out the back and goes for a Twist Of Fate, Joe escapes that and goes for the Kokina Clutch, and Hardy escapes that and hits the Whisper In The Wind. What a sequence. We get the announcement that 30 seconds remain, then they start going toe to toe with 15 seconds left and they go crashing to the mat as time expires.
Time Limit Draw
Crowd chants for Brian Hebner to let them fight and Joe's totally in favor of that, so Hardy takes his shirt off and goes after Joe and they brawl again until the referees separate them.
Backstage, Jeff Jarrett is complaining to Dixie about Kevin Nash, but Dixie says she needs his help in telling everybody whatever it is that she has to tell them, and needs Jarrett to help spread the word. Jarrett says she can trust him.
Back to the ring...
Matt Morgan vs Ken Anderson
Anderson stops on the way to the ring to ask the fans if there's any assholes in the building, getting the usual wonderful pop, and he then introduces himself as the Head Asshole. Anderson ducks behind Morgan with a schoolboy rollup for 2 right off the bat, then a rolling cradle for 2, then goes to a side headlock. Morgan takes Anderson to the corner and nails him, then puts the boots to him. Morgan with the machine gun elbows in the corner and follows in with a splash in the corner, and finally a side suplex for 2. Anderson starts a comeback and goes for a crossbody, but Morgan catches him and hits a fallaway slam for 2. Morgan with a short clothesline and another, and goes for a roaring clothesline but Anderson ducks and hits the Flatliner for the win.
Winner: Ken Anderson
We start to go to Mike and Taz, but jump right back to the ring where Morgan attacks Anderson from behind with his own mic, hitting him in the head and busting him open.
After a quick commercial break, we head back to the ring...
Best Of 5 Series Match Two - Anything Goes Streetfight: TNA World Tag Team Champions Motor City Machine Guns vs Beer Money
The MCMGs dive over the ropes onto Beer Money to start the match, and the fight spilles right out to the floor. Storm sends Sabin into the guardrail and then the ramp as Roode beats up Shelley on the ramp. They try to double suplex Shelley to the floor but Sabin makes the save and then hit a series of double team moves on the rampway. Shelley gets Roode in a rear chinlock and Sabin goes all the way to the top of the ramp, gets a running start, and gets a leaping dropkick to the face of Roode, followed by Shelley hitting a leaping double stomp off the rampway onto Roode for 2. Roode swings a chair at Shelley but misses and hits the ringpost and Shelley follows with a running knee off the apron. Sabin tries a dive through the ropes onto Roode but Roode cracks him in the face with a chair coming through and then takes out Shelley's knees with a chair as well. Roode tosses Shelley back in the ring where Storm hits a lungblower for 2. Shelley recovers and tosses a chair to Roode and Sabin hits a springboard dropkick to the chair into Roode's face for 2. Storm drags Shelley to the floor then jumps in and spits beer in the face of Sabin, allowing Roode to hit a spinebuster for 2. Shelley comes in with a kendo stick which he nails both Roode and Storm with, and Roode tries a lariat but nails the ref. Sabin tosses a trash can at Roode's head to send him to the floor and tries a baseball slide, but Roode moves and Sabin hits the other ref. Storm tosses Shelley in the ring and Beer Money put him on top and try a double superplex but Sabin makes the save and they hit a Sliced Bread #2/powerbomb combo, but no ref, and Storm slips in and hits Shelley with the beer bottle and superkicks Sabin, then drags the ref over to make the three count.
Winners: Beer Money
Backstage, Brother Devon walks in on Brother Ray and says he's not here to talk about all their issues with Jesse, but he wants to know where he was last Thursday. He needed to let the ECW guys know he has their back, and asks if Brother Ray has their back, too. Ray says they have nothing to prove with those guys and don't need to have their back, then walks out.
Christy is backstage with Rob Van Dam and says he has a history with ECW, and asks how it felt to be with those guys again. RVD said it was great, and he's proud of everything he did...back then. But he's evolved and now he's the Whole F'n Show and the World Champion, so having these guys back is like having the best of both worlds. Christy wants his thoughts on Dixie's speech tonight, and RVD said he's excited to see what the news is but he has no info on what it's going to be. While RVD is happy to see all this coming together, he can't forget that Abyss wants the belt so he'll have to keep his eyes out for him too.
We go to Mike and Taz, who filibuster for time for the upcoming announcement. Mike thinks that Dixie owes us an explanation, and Taz thinks that as the owner, she's not accountable to anyone. From there we go to a video package recapping the history of the ECW angle culminating in last week's brawl to lead us into tonight's announcement, which will be up next. Meanwhile, Dixie Carter is backstage, and she's...WALKING SOME MORE!
It's main event...uh...promo time, and here comes Dixie Carter, complete with entrance music. She starts by kissing the fans' butts by saying TNA has the best fans, and she's always said this company is going to be for the fans. She's loved meeting everyone and hearing what they have to say, and puts over her Twitter. There's been one common theme brought up time after time, and that's the fans' love for extreme, hardcore wrestling. At this time, she'd like to introduce some men who made hardcore wrestling popular, and out come Tommy Dreamer, Rhino, Stevie Richards, Mick Foley, and Raven. She says she wants the ECW guys to tell the fans what they meant to this industry. Foley says this is the first time he remembers Dixie cutting a promo, and Dixie says it's not a promo it's her being real, and says that what Hogan meant to the 80s, ECW meant to the 90s. She pauses as the crowd starts an ECW chant. Dixie says it's not about being hardcore, it's about honor, dedication and respect, and not doing it for fat paychecks, but doing it because they love the business, their fellow wrestlers, and the fans, and they always gave the fans what they asked for and the fans will never forget that. Dixie has a history with four of the guys up here and she has a lot of respect for them and thanks them for setting the bar high. Foley says it should be them thanking her because last time he was here, he got fired, and he wants to thank her for giving them another chance. Foley points out Tommy Dreamer and says he's as good an ambassador as there's ever been in this business, and hands the mic off to Tommy. Tommy says he's watched TNA since the beginning when they were in Nashville, and watched TNA grow. His friends kept telling him to quit his job and come to TNA, but he has a wife and kids and was scared to leave the security of his job. He saw many similarities between ECW and TNA: where unknowns became legends, where legends came to reinvent their career, and before Samoa Joe was dumping people on their heads, there was Taz, the Human Suplex Machine, doing it in the 90s. What Ric Flair did for Jay Lethal, Terry Funk did for him and Mick Foley. There was Francine and Beulah, and he when Dixie invited him to Slammiversary, he got to see what TNA did for passion, for the love of the business, and what they do for each and every one of the fans. Tommy has to thank Dixie for reigniting his passion, because at One Night Stand, he got his closure...and then they brought it back, and he had to witness his friends get fired, get destroyed, and all for what...(silence from the crowd)...Tommy says exactly. It bothered him so much that he had to quit his job at 38 years old because he couldn't stomach watching what they did with that company. Everyone else in the ring would talk to him, and Foley showed him all the similarities between what happened and they put this plan together, and only one person could make it happen: Dixie Carter. It's not about an ECW invasion or them taking over, it's about men and women who lost their jobs, it's for the fans who chant it and the friends who lived it, so their legacy is not destroyed, and he begs Dixie for one night to show what they can do so their legacy is not destroyed forever. Dixie says that if everyone wants to do this, then we'll do it...with one stipulation: Tommy and his people plan it and do it the right way, it's got to be real and nothing that has to do with TNA. Sabu chant starts as Tommy tells the Impact Zone that we're going EXTREME.
2010 - Ring of Honor debuted in Louisville, Kentucky at the Davis Arena. Adam Parker filed the following TV report:
The meet and greet with the wrestlers just ended. Jim Cornette is still signing. This place is pretty full, might be close to a sellout.
Looks like they are using the OVW ring with just an ROH mat.
They've got three cameras out to probably film the matches for a future DVD or online video.
Local wrestling personality Timmy Baltimore is in attendance.
Cornette is out saying how happy he is to see almost every seat full. He's glad to bring ROH here finally as it took a while and there was a lot of paperwork. He asked how many people are seeing their first ROH show and most of the crowd responded. He put over OVW and told people to come out and support OVW and watch it on our local TV affiliate.
The first match is an OVW match.
Paredyse vs. Beef Wellington, who wins with a rollup
The Elite retain the OVW Southern Tag Titles in a good match.
Daizee Haze def Sara Del Rey, with The Kings of Wrestling, after the ref kicked the Kings out of ringside, allowing Daizee to get the rollup.
Delirious beat Mike Mondo. Pick 6 Challenge match is next with Chris Hero taking on Colt Cabana. Cabana won.
Roderick Strong and House of Truth vs. Aries and the All Night Express. Aries says he couldn't help but think of Kentucky Fried Chicken and it looks like we're on a all KFC diet. About the only thing that is finger licking good is a double. He then puts over how great the All Night Express is and says the opponents are nobodies, nothing.... Truth grabs the mic and says the good book says it's time for a change as all 6 men start to brawl. Strong gets the win for his team.
Claudio Castagnoli vs. Tyler Black in a non-title match with a 60 minute time limit is up next. Black won in what was the match of the night thus far.
Cornette comes out to hype the main event, the Wolfs vs. the Bricks. He says the turnout was so great that as soon as ROH is able and available they will be returning to Kentucky. He puts over OVW, when it tapes and says interesting things are coming to OVW.
The Briscoes won in THE match of the night.
2010 - WWE broadcast Superstars on WGN. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We start off this week’s show with the Smackdown brand one more time and your announcers are Matt Striker and Todd Grisham.
Chris Masters and Montel Vontavious Porter with Percy Watson versus Trent Barreta and Caylen Croft
Porter and Barreta start things off and Porter with a side head lock and Trent backs Porter into the corner and he kicks Porter followed by an uppercut. Porter with a flying forearm after a Hennig leap frog and he gets a near fall. Porter with a front face lock and Masters tags in and he connects with a forearm. Masters works on Trent’s shoulder as he continues to work on the wrist. Trent with forearms but Masters with a shoulder tackle. Masters with an Irish whip and he runs into a boot. Trent gets a back body drop from Masters and Chris with a near fall. Masters with chops and Caylen tags in. Trent with an elbow and Caylen clips Masters who did not see the tag. Croft works on the knee and uses the ropes for extra leverage. Trent tags back in and he works on the knee with elbow drops.
Trent continues to work on the knee to stop the Master Lock. Croft tags back in and he hits a leaping knee drop to the leg and he gets a near fall. Croft gets a near fall as Croft continues to work on the leg. Trent tags in and he connects with a knee drop and gets a near fall. Trent with a kick to the head followed by a step over toe hold. Masters with an inside cradle for a near fall. Masters with a double leg take down and he catapults Trent into the turnbuckles. Masters crawls to the corner and he makes the tag and so does Croft. Porter with an overhead belly-to-belly throw followed by a clothesline and then he sends Croft to the mat. Porter with a facebuster and then it is time for the Ballin’ Elbow but Trent breaks up the cover. Masters puts Trent in the Master Lock and then he tosses Trent out of the ring. Croft gets a near fall with a rollup but Porter hits the Play of the Day for the three count.
Winners: Chris Masters and Montel Vontavious Porter
We go to commercial.
We are back and we are reminded that voting continues on WWE.com for the fan poll for NXT.
Match Number Two: JTG versus Chavo Guerrero
They lock up and JTG with a waist lock but Chavo with elbows and a forearm. JTG with a hip toss and punch to the midsection followed by a leap frog leg drop for a near fall. Chavo sends JTG into the turnbuckles and Chavo punches JTG and chokes him in the ropes before the referee warns him. Chavo with more punches and then he chokes JTG again. Chavo with a snap mare and a modified camel clutch on JTG. JTG with punches and a flying back elbow and clothesline to Chavo. JTG with a back body drop followed by the flip shoulder tackle for a near fall.
JTG with a drop down punch but Chavo with a spinning heel kick and he sends JTG into the ring post. Chavo with a kick and then it is time for a brainbuster followed by a suplex. Chavo goes to the turnbuckles and he tries for a frog splash and he hits it for the three count.
Winner: Chavo Guerrero
Yoshi Tatsu is walking in the back as we go to commercial and cross the line to the Raw half of the show.
We have a brief Nexus video package.
It is time for the Raw half of the show and your announcers are Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole.
Match Number Three: Yoshi Tatsu versus Primo
Yoshi with a top wrist lock but Primo gets to the ropes. They lock up and Primo with an elbow and kick followed by a leg sweep and a near fall. Primo slaps Yoshi in the head but Yoshi responds with chops. Primo with an Irish whip and Yoshi floats over and connects with a chop and then he hits a baseball slide and goes to the apron but Primo trips Yoshi on the apron. Primo with a running boot to the head and then he slingshots Yoshi’s throat into the bottom rope and gets a near fall. Primo with forearms to the head as he wears down Yoshi. Primo with a rear chin lock but Yoshi with punches and he tries for a back slide but Primo counters with a neck breaker for a near fall. Primo with a kick to the head and he sends Yoshi into the turnbuckles. Primo with an Irish whip and drop kick that sends Yoshi back into the corner and Yoshi grabs the ropes to stop the referee’s count. Primo with an Irish whip but he misses a splash into the corner. Yoshi with kicks to Primo followed by chops. Yoshi with a spinning heel kick followed by a Shining Wizard for a two count. Yoshi puts Primo on the turnbuckles followed by chops and Primo staggers on the top turnbuckles. Primo crotches Yoshi on the turnbuckles after countering a rana and Primo with a lungblower while Yoshi is caught in the ropes and Primo gets the three count.
Winner: Primo
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Raw Rebound and time to run through the card so far for SummerSlam.
Match Number Four: David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd with Natalya versus Jimmy and Jey Uso with Tamina
Smith and Jey start things off and they lock up with Smith hitting a hip lock take down into a side head lock. Smith with a key lock into an arm bar. Smith with a side head lock followed by a shoulder tackle. Smith with an arm drag and then he takes Jey down into a cross arm breaker as Jey tries to escape. Smith rolls through as he holds on. Jey gets to the ropes. Jey with a kick and forearms followed by a punch but Smith with a running high knee. Smith puts Jey in the tree of woe and he tags in Kidd. Smith sends Kidd into the turnbuckles with a baseball slide and then he gets a near fall and applies a Fujiwara arm bar into a standard arm bar. Jey with punches and he runs Kidd into the corner and Jimmy is tagged in and he punches Kidd and slams him. Jimmy works on the wrist but Kidd uses the ropes to hit an arm drag. Kidd with a victory roll for a near fall. Kidd tries for a drop kick but Jimmy holds on to the ropes. Kidd does not miss a second time as Jimmy goes off the ropes. Kidd with a drop toe hold and Smith with a leg drop after a tag and he gets a near fall. Smith with a side head lock and Jimmy backs Smith into the corner. Jimmy with a side head lock. Jey makes a blind tag and he tries for a super kick when Jimmy goes to the floor, but Smith sees him out of the corner of his eye and he sends Jey to the floor as well as we go to commercial.
We are back and Jimmy has Tyson in a side head lock as Kidd escapes with an arm drag. Kidd tries for a rollup but Jimmy holds on to the ropes. Kidd rolls through and then connects with a kick to Jimmy followed by a drop kick. Kidd goes to the apron and he tries for the cannonball but Jimmy and Jey catch him and they throw Tyson into the ringside barrier. The referee checks on Kidd to see if he is okay.
The referee starts to make the count with Jey and Tamina watching on the ground. Tyson gets back into the ring in time and then Jimmy punches Kidd. Jey tags in and they hit a double back elbow and double elbow drop as Jey gets a near fall. Jey gets another near fall on Kidd after a slam and then he returns to a chin lock and arm bar. Jey runs Tyson into the corner and kicks him in the upper chest. Jey Irish whips Jimmy into the turnbuckles and Jimmy’s rear end connects with Kidd and Kidd appears to be out cold. Smith breaks up the cover and then we see the Usos double team Kidd while the referee sends Smith back to his corner. Jimmy with a slide into a side head lock to apply extra pressure. Kidd and Jimmy each connect with clotheslines and they are both down.
Smith and Jey tag in and Smith with a shoulder tackle and clotheslines followed by a belly-to-belly suplex. Smith tries for a sharpshooter but Tamina gets on the apron to distract Smith. Natalya with a cltoehsline to Tamina. Smith with a kick to the head and then Kidd is tagged in and Kidd hits the springboard Hart Attack on Jey while hitting a drop kick on Jimmy at the same time as he tried to break it up.
Winners: David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd
2011 - We are live on tape from Minneapolis, Minnesota and your announcers are Michael ‘Can we go to the Mall of America’ Cole, Josh ‘Is the Metrodome fixed yet’ Mathews and Booker ‘When does the North Stars game start’ T.
We begin with Randy Orton sitting on a chair in the middle of the ring. Randy tells everyone that his name is Randy Orton and he knows that a lot is going on in the WWE. There is no WWE Champion. Vince McMahon has lost his power. Triple H has taken over. The one thing that is not going anywhere is this show until Orton deals with some unfinished business with Christian.
We see photos from Sunday night showing Christian spitting in Orton’s face and Orton’s low kick that cost him the title followed by a photo of one of the RKOs on the announce table.
Christian comes out and he proudly holds the World Heavyweight Title belt. Christian apologizes because he wasn’t sure about the unfinished business.
Orton says that as long as Christian is breathing, it means that there is unfinished business.
Christian says that Orton is being really professional and then he suggests that Orton’s unfinished business is with himself. Then Christian asks Orton about the voices in his head. He says that maybe Orton’s inability to control his anger is the reason why Orton doesn’t have the title.
Orton blames Christian for standing behind his team of lawyers while hiding from Orton.
Christian wonders why Orton has to attack Christian for using his superior intellect and assets. Each of them knew the rules of the match and Orton decided to break the rules.
Orton reminds Christian that he spit in his face.
Christian says that he did not mean to do that but it was the heat of the match. Christian says that he never should have lost the title in the first place so he suggests that they call it justice. Christian talks about how he had to deal with the incompetence of Teddy Long, the referees, and unseen forces that protect Orton. Despite all that, he is back on top and he is a two time World Heavyweight Champion. He tells Orton that he could come out and throw himself a big celebration but he does not want to. Christian says that he is not going to talk to these losers. They are the same people who turned their back to him and supported Orton.
Orton interrupts and says that these are the same people who are going to see him beat Christian because he wants his rematch tonight.
Christian tells Orton that he won’t get his rematch tonight because they don’t just grow on trees. He tells Orton that nobody likes a whiner. He tells Orton to get to the back of the line and then Christian says that he is going to talk to his lawyers.
Orton tells Christian that he doesn’t have to talk to his lawyers because they are going to settle it now.
Orton makes his way up the ramp but Teddy Long’s music plays and referees stop Orton.
Teddy says that he is not going to lose control of the situation before the show starts. He tells Orton that he will get his rematch, but he already signed for a match with Kane tonight. He wants Orton to walk away as the bigger man. Orton looks for the inner viper while Teddy talks to him and Orton walks towards the back, but he makes a bee line for Christian and he takes him down. Orton and Christian are separated by security and Christian yells at Teddy.
Teddy tells Christian to stop yelling at him. He tells Christian to go to the ring because if Orton can face Kane in a street fight tonight, Christian can face the Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson.
Christian continues to argue with Teddy while the announcers discuss the situation.
We go to commercial.
Match Number One: Christian versus Ezekiel Jackson in a Champion versus Champion Non Title Match
They lock up and Jackson sends Christian to the mat and Christian goes to the floor. He makes his way back into the ring and Christian with a waist lock but Jackson backs Christian into the corner. Jackson with a standing switch and a waist lock take down. Jackson with a forearm to the kidneys followed by a forearm across the chest. Christian with a punch to Jackson but Jackson presses Christian over his head before slamming him and getting a near fall. Christian grabs the rope to stop Jackson and then he kicks and punches Jackson.
Jackson prevents Christian from Irish whipping him and then Jackson back body drops Christian to the floor as we go to commercial.
We are back and Christian misses a baseball slide when Jackson moves out of the way and Jackson sends Christian into the announce table and apron. Christian with a drop toe hold into the ring steps and they return to the ring. Christian goes up top and hits a back elbow but he can only get a near fall. Christian punches Jackson and he chokes Jackson in the ropes and then he stands on Jackson’s back. Christian sling shots to the floor and he connects with an uppercut.
Jackson with punches to the midsection but Christian with a punch of his own. Jackson with a big boot but he misses an elbow drop. Christian with a kick and punch to Jackson. Jackson with a knee and forearms but Christian with a drop kick to the knee and he gets a near fall. Jackson gets to his feet and he hits a Samoan drop and both men are down.
Jackson with clotheslines followed by an Irish whip and running clothesline into the corner. Christian kicks Jackson in the head and then Christian tries for a move off the turnbuckles but Jackson with a body block. Christian tries for the killswitch but Jackson powers out of the hold. Jackson with a clothesline for a near fall. Jackson with two slams as he sets for the torture rack but Christian escapes the third one and he clips Jackson. Jackson avoids the killswitch again and Jackson escapes but Christian with a sleeper. Jackson runs Christian back first into the turnbuckles but Christian sends Jackson shoulder first into the turnbuckles and then he hits the killswitch for the three count.
Winner: Christian
We go to commercial.
We are back and Michael Cole is in the ring. He brings out the man who won the Smackdown Money in the Bank Match (and bane of his existence in Season One of NXT) Daniel Bryan.
Bryan comes to the ring with the magical blue briefcase and a mic. Cole wants to cut to the chase and he says that the win on Sunday was a fluke. Bryan tells Cole that he has buried him from the moment he set foot in the company and Cole’s opinion means absolutely nothing to him. Cole says that Daniel walks around the back like a goody two shoes but when push comes to shove, when the champion is laid out and vulnerable in the ring, Bryan is going to take the easy way out and cash in the contract and try to become the World Champion. Cole says that Bryan will never deserve to be World Champion.
Bryan focuses on the word deserve. He says that Cole did not deserve to be in one of the marquee matches at Wrestlemania. The only thing that Cole deserved was to be booed out of the building by 70,000 people. Bryan says that nobody deserves anything. They have to earn it and that is what he has done for twelve years around the world. He has a suffered a detached retina and can barely see out of his left eye. He has been kicked in the head so many times he cannot hear out of his left ear. He mentions that his mother begged him to quit because of the injuries he has suffered. Bryan says that he has never complained because his dream was to be a WWE Champion.
On Sunday, he scratched, crawled, and climbed over seven other men to get the briefcase. He says that no matter how many times Michael Cole calls him a nerd, he earned it. Bryan says that if he is going to be World Champion, he does not want it to be a fluke. The winner of the briefcase can cash it in at any time and any place. He is going to be the first Money in the Bank winner to say exactly the time and place it is going to happen. He says that it will happen on April 1, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Daniel says that he thinks the fans can connect the dots. Bryan says that he is going to live his dream. He is going to cash it in at the main event of Wrestlemania 28.
Heath Slater comes out and he says that only Daniel Bryan would chose the grandest stage of them all to achieve his greatest failure when he becomes the first man to cash in the Money in the Bank contract and lose. He says it is because Bryan is a loser. He says that Bryan was a loser on NXT season one. He was a loser in Nexus and that is why he was kicked out. He says that Bryan will be a loser tonight courtesy of the One Man Rock Band.
Match Number Two: Daniel Bryan versus Heath Slater
They lock up and Slater with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Bryan with a drop kick and Bryan tries for the LeBell Lock but Slater gets to the ropes and to the floor. We go to commercial.
We are back and Bryan with an arm drag into an arm bar. Slater punches Bryan and gets a near fall but Bryan is able to get his shoulders up and then he bridges and hits a monkey flip but he charges into the corner and Slater sends him into the turnbuckles and then Slater with a neck breaker for a near fall. Slater with kicks to Bryan followed by a punch and a snap mare. Slater with a reverse chin lock followed by a back elbow. Slater kicks Bryan in the corner and he chokes him. Slater punches Bryan and the referee warns Slater. Slater with a hard Irish whip.
Slater with a boot to the back. Bryan with punches but Slater returns with punches of his own. Slater drives Bryan’s head into his knee and Slater gets a near fall. Slater with a reverse chin lock. Slater punches Bryan followed by an Irish whip but Bryan flips over Slater and then hits a flying forearm and both men are down.
Slater with a kick to Bryan but Bryan sends Slater over the top rope to the floor with a back body drop. Bryan goes to the apron and he hits a flying knee that sends Slater into the ringside barrier. They return to the ring and Bryan goes up top for a missile drop kick and gets a near fall. Bryan gets ready for the LeBell Lock but Slater avoids it and Slater hits a spinebuster for a near fall. Slater sets for an inverted suplex but Bryan with a knee to the head and Bryan with an inside cradle. Slater with one of his own. Bryan gets another near fall on Slater. Bryan with a kick to Slater and then he puts Slater in the guillotine choke and he ads a body scissors and Slater taps out.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
Cole says that he will vomit if Bryan successfully cashes in his briefcase.
The announcers talk about Mark Henry and Big Show from Money in the Bank and we see highlights.
Matt Striker is in the interview area with Mark Henry and he asks when the path of destruction is going to end. Mark says it is never going to end. When he did what he did to the Big Show, he felt a perverted pleasure. He felt power, strength, and invincibility. If he sounds like he is talking about himself, he is.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to look back at what happened at the end of Raw on Monday night.
They talk about how Vince looked at the end when he was relieved of his day to day duties.
We are back with a WWE Rewind: Wade Barrett attacking Sheamus after Sheamus’ match with Sin Cara last week.
Match Number Three: Sheamus versus Wade Barrett
They lock up and Sheamus with a knee and forearm followed by kicks and punches. Sheamus tries to send Barrett into the corner and he blocks it. Barrett with kicks to Sheamus but Sheamus with a punch to the midsection. Sheamus with knees to Barrett while the referee warns both men. Sheamus with an Irish whip but Barrett with an elbow and punches to Sheamus.
Barrett with a back heel kick followed by a kick to the head and he gets a near fall. Barrett puts Sheamus in the ropes and he punches and chokes him. Barrett with knees to Sheamus and the referee continues to warn him. Barrett with a running boot that knocks Sheamus down. Barrett gets a near fall. Sheamus kicks Barrett in the knee and head but Barrett with a boot to the midsection and then he tries for the pump handle slam but Sheamus gets out of the hold and Sheamus with the uranage back breaker for a near fall.
Sheamus has Wade in the ropes and Sheamus with a forearm across the chest. Sheamus with another forearm across the chest and the referee warns Sheamus. Sheamus with a series of forearms with Barrett in the ropes and then Sheamus with a running knee lift from the apron and Sheamus gets a near fall.
Barrett rolls to the floor and Sheamus goes out after him and he takes Barrett down with a double leg take down and he punches Barrett. Barrett gets on top and he punches Sheamus. Barrett sends Sheamus into the ringside barrier as the referee continues his count and he gets to ten and calls for the bell while Sheamus and Barrett send each other’s heads into the announce table.
Double Count Out
While the referee explains his ruling to Sheamus, Barrett sends Sheamus head first into the ring post. Barrett sends Sheamus back into the ring and Barrett picks up Sheamus for Wasteland but Sheamus gets back to his feet and Sheamus with a Brogue kick.
Kane is in the back and he says for fourteen years he has unleashed his brand of misery, pain, and suffering on the WWE Universe. Men who knew no fear trembled at the sound of his name. He has haunted the dreams of everyone who has faced him. Kane says that he is now the haunted. He is haunted by his humanity. He feels less like a monster and more like a human. Kane says that he will purge his compassion tonight. He will exorcise his humanity forever. Randy Orton will be the vehicle where he will unleash the monster within. The WWE Universe will remember once more why he is the Devil’s Favorite Demon. Kane laughs as we go to commercial.
Match Number Four: Randy Orton versus Kane in a Street Fight
Kane starts off with punches to Orton followed by knees in the corner. Kane with an Irish whip and clothesline into a corner. Kane with another Irish whip but he runs into a boot and then Orton with a Thesz Press and punches to Kane. Kane grabs Orton by the throat but Orton punches out of the hold. Orton tries for an RKO but Kane stays on his feet. Orton holds the back of his head and then Kane clotheslines Orton over the top rope to the floor.
Kane sends Orton into the ringside barrier and then he punches Orton. Kane with a head butt and Orton is staggered. Orton with a kick and forearm followed by a punch. Orton with a European uppercut as they continue to fight on the ramp. Kane with a punch and the return to the ring. Orton sends Kane’s head into the apron and then Orton gets a kendo stick and he hits Kane in the ribs and back. Then he goes to the legs to weaken Kane. Orton pulls Kane to the apron and he sets for the IEDDT but Kane gets back into the ring and he back body drops Orton to the floor.
Kane returns to the floor and he sends Orton into the ringside barrier as we go to commercial.
We are back and Kane punches Orton as the action has returned to the ring. Kane with a snap mare and drop kick to Orton for a near fall. Orton punches Kane followed by a kick. Orton with an elbow to Kane and then he drops down and Kane goes over the top rope to the floor. Orton tries for a double sledge off the apron but Kane with an uppercut. Kane rearranges the announce table for something as Orton struggles to get to his feet. Kane grabs Orton by the throat and Kane gets ready for a choke slam through the table but Orton fights it off. Orton jumps to the announce table to avoid the choke slam and then Orton punches Kane and then the table falls over and Orton gets back to his feet and he chuckles.
The referee checks on Orton and then Orton Irish whips Kane into the ring steps and Kane hits them with his knee. Orton moves the ring steps and then he punches Kane. Orton puts Kane’s leg on the step and then Orton stomps on the ankle. Orton picks up the steps and he drops it on Kane’s ankle. We go to commercial.
We are back and Orton with a kick to Kane but Kane with a big boot but Kane falls to the mat after connecting due to the pain from what Orton did to him earlier. Kane goes up top but he cannot do the clothesline. Orton sends Kane shoulder first into the ring post. Orton hits the IEDDT on Kane and then he has that look in his eyes and he twists to the mat to get ready for the RKO. Orton tries for the RKO but Kane pushes him away and Kane with a side slam for a near fall.
Kane goes up top and he hits the clothesline. Kane signals for the choke slam as Orton struggles to get back to his feet but Orton with an RKO for a near fall. Orton is shocked that Kane kicked out and Orton shows some frustration. Orton backs up and he sets for the kick as the Booker Warning Alert goes off. Kane gets up and he grabs Orton and hits a choke slam but he can only get a two count.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Kane now has a chair. Kane throws the chair into the ring before he enters. Kane hits Orton in the abdomen and back. Kane targets the upper back next as he systematically takes care of Orton. Kane signals that it is all over and he sets for a Tombstone piledriver onto the chair. Orton escapes and Kane tries for a choke slam on the chair but Orton escapes again and he hits an RKO onto the chair and he gets the three count.
Winner: Randy Orton
After the match, Kane offers his hand to Randy Orton and Orton shakes it. Orton leaves the ring as Kane remains in the ring but Mark Henry makes his way to the ring.
Kane punches Henry but Henry kicks Kane in the leg and then he hits a body block that sends Kane to the mat. Kane tries to kick Henry away as he tries to get out of the ring. Henry drives Kane’s knee into the mat. Henry wants Kane to get up because he isn’t going to show Kane any respect. Henry with the World’s Strongest Slam and then Henry with a splash. Henry grabs a chair as the announcers scatter and leave the table. Henry returns to the ring and he puts it on Kane’s ankle, just like he did to Big Show on Sunday. Henry goes to the turnbuckles and he hits a Vader Bomb onto the ankle.
Henry leaves the ring and the medical staff checks on Kane. We go to credits.
2011 - WWE Raw ran Springfield, MA. Cohen Morrison filed the following results:
Chris Masters pinned Jack Swagger.
R-Truth pinned Zack Ryder.
Tyler Reks pinned Primo.
Rey Mysterio pinned The Miz.
Dolph Ziggler retained the United States Championship when he pinned Alex Riley.
Beth Phoenix pinned Brie Bella.
Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga retained the WWE tag tean titles defeating Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston when McGillicutty pinned Bourne.
John Cena defeated Alberto Del Rio Via DQ when The Miz interfered - Del Rio had earlier agreed to defend his Money in the Bank briefcase, so he retained. After The Match, Cena Hits The AA On Miz & Del Rio to send the fans home happy.
2011 - TNA ran Winston Salem, NC. Mike Gantry filed the following results:
There was a good crowd, at least a few thousand. Here are the results.
Brian Kendrick beat Abyss with roll up to retain X Division title.
Miss Tessmacher and Velvet Sky beat Rosita and Sarita.
Beer Money beat Bully Ray and Scott Steiner. It was a Bound For Glory match and Roode got the pin and the 7 points.
Crimson beat Jeff Jarrett in a BFG match
Gunner pinned Samoa Joe in another BFG match.
AJ Styles beat Mr. Anderson.
2012 - WWE Smackdown ran Omaha, Nebraska. Sterling Callaway filed the following results:
Sin Cara and Justin Gabriel over Hunico and Camacho. Typical tag match, nothing special.
Damian Sandow over Xavier Woods (formerly Consequences Creed from TNA). Damian did some heel mic work. Xavier got some offense in.
Natalya over Kaitlyn.
Ryback destroyed Drew McIntyre, though Drew did get some licks in. All I know is Ryback is a monster up close. Having been in the 2nd row he really is a animal, definitely over with the crowd..chants of ''feed me more'' erupted.
Sheamus beat Alberto Del Rio in a Last Man Standing match. Both men worked hard and took some nasty bumps outside.
Ted DiBiase beat Jinder Mahal in a total yawnfest.
Christian over Cody Rhodes to retain the IC Title with the Killswitch.
CM Punk beat Kane and Daniel Bryan, with AJ, to retain the WWE Title, with an assist of a chair. It was a great main event. Bryan was way over with his "yes" chants, .he even hugged a fan in the front row for wearing his shirt. AJ really looks hot in person.
It was an an awesome show.
There were a lot of empty seats in the ringside area, I'd say arena was 3/4 full.
2014 - WWE broadcast Main Event. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We are in Orlando, Florida and your announcers are Byron ‘I Can See the Performance Center from Here’ Saxton and Tom ‘Can we get some of the Full Sail wrestlers tonight’ Phillips.
We will take a look at what happened last night on Raw with Stephanie McMahon. We will also have a rematch from Battleground with Jack Swagger facing Rusev.
We see the footage from Battleground when Seth Rollins was attacked during his interview in the back by Dean Ambrose. We see the second part of the brawl in the arena. Then we go to part three when Dean emerged from the trunk of Seth’s car to attack him.
Match Number One: Seth Rollins versus Fandango
Rollins doesn’t know what to think about his opponent while the crowd chants ‘You Sold Out’. They lock up and Rollins with a hammer lock into a side head lock. Fandango with a drop kick and Rollins goes to the floor. Fandango does some dancing by himself while Rollins takes his time getting back into the ring.
Rollins with a kick and punch and then he backs Fandango into the corner and he kicks him and chokes Fandango. Fandango with punches to Rollins but Rollins with a flatline into the turnbuckles. Rollins with a punch and then he sends Fandango into the turnbuckles. Rollins kicks Fandango and chokes him.
Rollins with a snap mare and a reverse chin lock. Fandango backs Rollins into the corner but Rollins returns to the reverse chin lock. Fandango with a backslide for a near fall. Fandango with punches to Rollins but Rollisn with an Irish whip but Fandango floats over and gets a near fall with a sunset flip.
Rollins blocks an enzuigiri and Rollins with a buckle bomb followed by Black Out for the three count.
Winner: Seth Rollins
We take a look at a very edited look at the final segment of Raw that set up the main event for SummerSlam.
The Usos are walking in the back because Jey Uso will be wrestling as we go to commercial.
Match Number Two: Jey Uso (with Jimmy Uso) versus Ryback (with Curtis Axel)
They lock up and Jey with a side head lock. Ryback pushes Jey and Jey pushes back. They lock up again and Jey with a waist lock. Jey with a side head lock and he backs Jey into the corner. Jey blocks a kick and Jey with a side head lock. Ryback with an Irish whip and Jey floats over and he does some dancing.
Jey with an uppercut and chops. Ryback with a chop of his own. Jey goes to the floor and Jimmy tries to give him some encouragement before Jey gets back onto the apron and he connects with a shoulder and he tries for a sunset flip but Ryback picks Jey up and Ryback with a back body drop.
Ryback kicks Jey while Curtis taunts Jey. Ryback send Jey face first into the mat for a near fall. Ryback with a reverse chin lock. Jey with punches but Ryback pushes him and Jey with a sunset flip for a near fall. Jey with a crucifix driver for a near fall. Jey lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt and Jey gets a near fall. Jey with punches but Ryback sends Jey into the turnbuckles. Jey with an elbow and Ryback catches Jey off the turnbuckles and Ryback with a spinebuster.
Ryback sets for the lariat but Jey with a Samoan drop and then he hits the running butt splash into the corner. Jimmy takes care of Curtis when he tries to interfere but Ryback with a lariat for the three count.
Winner: Ryback
Renee Young is with Heath Slater and Titus O’Neil. She asks them about their new team before they face Big E and Kofi Kingston. Slater says that things aligned for SlaterGator to unite. Titus says they are not a team. He tells Slater to shut up and follow his lead.
Slater says that Titus didn’t mean any of that. He is misunderstood and doesn’t believe in himself. They will win and Renee will interview the greatest tag team ever.
We go to commercial.
We are back and at this time, we will see Alberto Del Rio versus Roman Reigns on Smackdown.
Match Number Three: Heath Slater and Titus O’Neil versus Kofi Kingston and Big E (with Xavier Woods)
Titus and Kofi start things off and Titus backs Kofi into the corner. Kofi slaps Titus and they lock up again. Titus with a chop to Kofi in the corner. Titus misses a chop and Kofi with chops. Titus with a back breaker or two and then he tosses Kofi to the side. Titus barks.
Slater tags himself in and he kicks Kofi. Slater with kicks to Kofi and he applies a reverse chin lock. Kofi gets to his feet and he punches Slater but Slater backs Kofi into the corner and Slater punches Kofi. Kofi fights his way out of the corner but Slater pulls Kofi down by the hair. Titus tags himself in and they argue. Big E tags in and he connects with a clothesine before knocking Slater off the apron.
Big E with punches to Titus followed by an elbow to Slater. Kofi with Trouble in Paradise to Slater and Big E with a body block. Big E with a back breaker and Kofi tags in and hits a double stomp to the chest. Woods tells Kofi to go after Slater and Big E gives Slater a back breaker and Kofi with a double stomp to Slater. Big E puts Slater on top of Titus and Big E pins Titus.
Winners: Big E and Kofi Kingston
We take a look back at highlights from the match between Rusev and Jack Swagger from Battleground.
Renee Young is with Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter. She asks them about Swagger’s match. Zeb says that you can call him crazy or nuts, but Lana and Rusev did not pay attention to their history class. If Real Americans quit at the first sign of struggle, where would we be. The only good thing that Russia is good at making is vodka. He won at Battleground, but this is a new day. Don’t underestimate the motivation of a Real American. Zeb tells Renee to watch to see which flag will be waving after tonight’s match.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Renee is with Titus and Heath. Titus says he knew it would not work. This is one night only. He calls Heath ‘bad luck’. He says that he ain’t a rabbit’s foot or horseshoe. He is an albatross around his neck. He tells Heath that he is dead weight.
Slater says that Titus is just upset. He is a joker. They have chemistry. The people are chanting SLATERGATOR. This is something special.
It is time to talk about the latest between The Bellas and Stephanie McMahon, culminating in Stephanie’s arrest last night.
Tom says that Stephanie bonded out at 4:00 AM but she will have to return for a hearing on the charges.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Dean Ambrose will face Cesaro on Smackdown in a No Disqualification Match.
Lana tells everyone to shut up. In your country, the white flag symbolizes surrender. You have surrendered a long time ago. You Americans simply don’t have what it takes to back up your words. You’re are a mere shell of what you used to be. Lana mentions that a flag of surrender was planted on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Lana chuckles and she says that Jack Swagger will surrender to Rusev. This is why they dedicate their victory to the most respected leader in the world, Vladimir Putin.
Match Number Four: Rusev (with Lana) versus Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter)
Swagger tries to go for the leg but Rusev avoids Swagger. Swagger grabs the good leg and Rusev gets to the ropes. Swagger blocks a kick and Swagger with a waist lock but Rusev with a back elbow. Rusev punches Swagger while Swagger talks strategy with Colter. Rusev with kicks and knees in the corner and then he sends Swagger into the turnbuckles. Rusev with punches to the head to try to do more damage.
Swagger moves and Rusev goes over the top rope to the floor and Rusev is visibly limping as he gets ready to get back into the ring. We go to commercial.
We are back and Swagger with a shoulder in the corner but Rusev with a kick to the midsection followed by a kick to the head. Swagger holds his head and Rusev kicks Swagger in the back of the head. Rusev chokes Swagger followed by a head butt to do more damage to the injury Swagger suffered on Sunday. Rusev sends Swagger into the ringside barrier and then into the apron.
Rusev sends Swagger into the steps. Rusev rolls Swagger back into the ring. Swagger with punches to Rusev but Rusev with a knee. Rusev with another knee to the midsection. Rusev with a wrist lock and he puts his foot on the side of Swagger’s head. Rusev stomps on the head and then he applies a rear chin lock.
Swagger powers out of the hold and he gets a boot up to a charging Rusev. Swagger with punches followed by a clothesline and splash into the corner. Swagger with a belly-to-belly slam and then he sets for the Swagger Bomb but Rusev gets his feet up to stop Swagger, but Swagger grabs the leg and applies the ankle lock. Rusev gets to the ropes.
Rusev goes to the floor and Swagger follows and he hits Rusev from behind and Swagger applies an ankle lock on the floor. Rusev hits Swagger with the flag and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Jack Swagger (by disqualification)
After the match, Rusev brings the flag into the ring, but Colter takes it from Rusev. Swagger recovers and hits a running boot and Rusev is sent to the floor.
Swagger waves his flag in the ring while Rusev waves his flag on the ramp.
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