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1963 - The AWA ran Cedar Rapids, Iowa at The Coliseum, headlined by AWA World champion Verne Gagne beating Pat O'Connor by countout. Bob Geigel, Reggie Parks and The Mongolian Stomper worked the undercard.
1965 - The AWA ran Moline, IL at The Wharton Fieldhouse featuring the following results:
-AWA World champion The Crusher beat Larry Hennig.
-Danny Hodge beat Harley Race.
-Chris Markoff beat Ivan Kalmikoff.
-Mighty Igor Vodik beat Lorenzo Parente.
-Tim Woods beat Gene Anderson.
1966 - The AWA ran Denver, Colorado at the Auditorium Arena, featuring the
following results:
-Verne Gagne beat The Alaskan by DQ.
-Killer Kowalski beat Jack Pesek.
-Killer Kowalski fought Jack Lanza to a draw.
-Doug Gilbert beat Stan Kowalski.
-Larry Hennig beat Billy Red Cloud.
-Danny Plechas beat Dan Husar.
1968 - The AWA ran Minneapolis, MN before 4.368 fans with the following results:
-The Crusher beat Larry Hennig in 13:37.
-Billy Red Lyons beat Dr. X in a Best of Three Falls encounter. Lyons beat Dr X with a figure four leg lock in 26:59
in the first fall. Dr. X was counted out of the ring in the second fall.
-Luke Brown beat Steve Druk via countout in 7:00.
-Pampero Firpo beat Mike Bowyer.
-Frankie Laine beat Blackjack Daniels in 16:45.
-Mike Riker beat Kenny Jay in 13:38.
1970 - A live event in Fort Worth, Texas featured the following results:
-Boris Malenko beat Bob Orton.
-Johnny Valentine & Killer Kowalski beat Mr. Wrestling & George Scott.
-Toru Tanaka beat Benny Mata.
-Jack Pesek beat Mike York.
-Swede Karlsen beat Jesse James.
1971 - A live event in Dallas, TX at the Sportatorium featured the following results:
-Ernie Ladd defeated Thunderbolt Patterson by DQ when Patterson threw Ladd
over the top rope.
-The Spoiler (Don Jardine) defeated Jose Lothario in a Best of Three Falls
encounter.
-Sabu Singh defeated Bobby Burns.
-Bronko Lubich & Toru Tanaka fought Nick Kozak and Grizzly Smith to a draw.
-George Gaiser defeated George Hultz.
1971 - A live event in Macon, GA promoted by Fred Ward at the City Auditorium
featured the following results:
-George Scott defeated Big John.
-El Mongol defeated The Assassin #1.
-Bob Armstrong fought The Assassin #2 to a draw.
-Choo-Choo Lynn fought Mr. X to a no contest.
-Alex Medina & Jerry Oates defeated Billy Spears & Cisco Grimaldo.
1971 - Mid-Atlantic Wrestling ran Columbia, SC at the Township Auditorium with
the following results:
-Jack Brisco & Jerry Brisco beat Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson in the Best Two out
of Three Falls.
-Luther Lindsay & Jesse James beat Tinker Todd & Joe Soto.
-Bill Bowman beat Bobby Paul.
-Krusher Karlson beat George Grant.
1971 - Championship Wrestling from Florida ran Fort Myers, FL at the National
Guard Armory with the following results:
-Ken Lusk & Ron Fuller beat Ronnie Garvin & Black Bart when Lusk pinned Bart.
-Les Welch beat Smasher Sloan.
-Greg Peterson beat Porter Tindale.
-Coach John Heath drew Corsica Jean.
1971 - A live event in Odessa, TX at the Ector County Coliseum featured the
following results:
-NWA World champion Dory Funk Jr beat Ciclon Negro.
-Ricky Romero & Mr. Wrestling & Eric Rommel beat The Infernos & JC Dykes.
-Masio Koma & Mr. Okuma beat Farmer Luke Brown & Lightnin' R. Jones.
-Eric Rommel beat Inferno I.
1971 - Mid-Atlantic Wrestling ran Raleigh, NC at the Dorton Arena with the
following results:
-Brute Bernard & Missouri Mauler beat George Becker & Johnny Weaver to win
Atlantic Coast Tag title.
-Argentina Apollo beat Pampero Firpo.
-Fabulous Moolah beat Susan Green.
-Rock Hunter beat Bob Griffin.
-Frank Hester beat Johnny Heidman.
1971 - Championship Wrestling from Florida ran Tampa at the Fort Homer Hesterly
Armory with the following results:
-Manager Johnny King won a 17 man, $5,000 battle royal.
-Johnny Walker beat Bobby Duncum.
-The Australians Larry O'Day & Ron Miller beat Dick Murdoch & Jim Dillon.
-Hiro Matsuda & Louie Tillet & Mickey Doyle beat Scandor Akbar & Bull Marcus &
George Strickland.
-Roy Welch beat Corsica Joe.
-Duke Keomuka beat Juan Garcia.
1972 - A live event promoted by Nick Gulas in Chattanooga, TN saw the following results:
-The Interns (Tom Andrews & Jim Starr), managed by Dr. Ken Ramey, defeated
Ken Lucas & Ox the Ripper, managed by Dennis Hall with the Interns' Masks at
stake in a no time limit and No DQ match.
-Dennis Hall & Kevin Sullivan, managed by Joey Rossi, defeated Bobby Hart &
Lorenzo Parente, managed by Don Duffy,
-Danny Dusek defeated Jimmy Kent,
-Roy Lee Welch defeated Gene Morton.
1972 - A live event in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada saw the following
reults:
-North American champion The Beast defeated Jim Dillon (JJ Dillon).
-Daniel Robert defeated Johnny Ringo.
-Earl Black defeated Butch Morgan.
-International Tag Team champions Leo Burke & Bobby Kay defeated Killer Karl
Krupp & Fred Sweetan.
1972 - A live event in Panama City, Florida at the Rainbow Garden featured the
following results:
-Billy Spears defeated Dick Dunn with the assistance of Eddie Sullivan, Jimmy
"Bad Boy" Hines & the Wrestling Pro who rammed Dunn's head into a ringpost in
Lumberjack match
- Jackie Welch defeated Jimmy "Bad Boy" Hines.
-The Wrestling Pro defeated Greg Peterson.
-Eddie Sullivan & Rip Tyler defeated Don Carson & Gorgeous George, Jr.
1972 - A live event promoted by Martino Angelo in Toledo, Ohio at the Sports
Arena featured the following results:
-U.S champion Bobo Brazil defeated Pampero Firpo
-World Tag Team champions The Stomper (aka Jerry Valiant) & Ben Justice defeated
Kurt von Hess & Karl Von Schotz.
- Tex McKenzie & Chief Jay Strongbow fought Killer Tim Brooks & Handsome Jess
Ortega to a draw.
-The McGuire Bros. defeated Dr. Jerry Graham & Kurt Von Stroheim.
- Danny Miller defeated Hans Schmidt.
- J. B. Psycho defeated Lou Klein.
- Lucille Dupre & Heather Feather defeated Sherry Lane & Kathy McCoy
1972 - A live event in Amarillo, Texas at The Sports Arena saw the following
results:
-Terry Funk & Ricky Romero beat Black Gordman & Tapia (substituting for Great
Goliath) when Romero beat Tapia in the 3rd fall with a sleeper hold.
Loser Must Unmask: Mr. Wrestling beat Red Devil with an abdominal stretch in
16:55. Red Devil was unmasked as Dick Beyer, who would go on to acclaim in
another masked persona as The Destroyer.
-Hank James beat Dory Funk Sr via pin in 1:52.
-Moose Morowski beat Karl Von Steiger by DQ in 1:42 when Hans Mueller
interfered.
-Ciclon Negro beat Bill Cody via pin in 12:31 after a shoulder breaker.
-Lord Alfred Hayes fought Hans Mueller to a 10 minute draw.
1972 - A live event in Buffalo, NY saw the following results:
-Adullah the Butcher beat Victor Rivera.
-Ernie Ladd & Dominic DeNucci beat Johnny Fargo & Don Fargo, DQ/
-Fidel Castillo & Rauol Castillo drew Luis Martinez & Chief White Owl.
-Baron Scicluna & The Executioner beat Ramon Lopez & Manuel Soto.
-Little Abner Osborne beat Pat Blake.
-Eric the Red beat Mike Hull.
1972 - A live event in New Orleans at The St. Bernard Civic Auditorium saw
the following results:
-Bill Watts defeated Bob Sweetan.
-Tarzan Tyler & Dale Lewis defeated Suni War Cloud & Tom Jones in a Best of
Three Falls encounter.
-Treach Phillips defeated Jay Goodvoice.
-Mike George defeated Gene Lewis.
1972 - A live event promoted in Cleveland, Ohio featured the following results:
-Cage Match: Johnny Valentine beat Johnny Powers.
-Italian Strap Match: The Sheik fought to a no contest Tony Marino.
-Mitsu Arakawa beat Mike Loren.
-Fabulous Kangaroos Al Costello & Don Kent drew Haystack Calhoun & Mighty Igor.
-Little Beaver & Sonny Hayes beat Pee Wee Adams & Frenchy Lamont.
1972 - A live event promoted in Bakersfield, CA at Strelich Stadium
featured the following results:
-Mexican Death Match: Ruben Juarez beat Tokyo Tom with a sleeper hold.
-Ripper Collins beat Dory Dixon.
-Princess War Star beat Panama Franco.
-Salvador Lothario drew Bengali.
1972 - A live event in Florence, AL at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum featured
a Coal Miner's Glove Match where Don Greene & Al Greene & George Hultz beat
Eddie Marlin & Oni Wiki Wiki & Bearcat Brown as well as Frankie Laine beating
George Hultz by DQ.
1972 - Championship Wrestling from Florida ran Jacksonville, FL at The
Coliseum, featuring the following results:
-NWA World champion Dory Funk Jr beat Buddy Colt by DQ.
-Elimination Match: Mike Graham & Eddie Graham & Jack Brisco beat Mike Webster &
Bobby Shane & Red Beard
-Mr. Wrestling Tim Woods beat Paul Jones
-Florida Tag Team Champions Sputnik Monroe & Norvel Austin beat Man Mountain
Mike & Tony Garea.
-Bob Orton Sr beat Mike Paidousis.
-Bob Griffin beat Jack Evans.
1972 - One of the final wrestling events at the Arena in Norfolk, Virginia was
promoted by Mid-Atlantic Wrestling, featuring the following results:
-Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson beat The Kentuckian Big Boy Brown & Klondike Bill.
-Matti Suzuki & Toni Rose beat Randy Curtis & Joyce Grable.
-George Two Ton Harris beat Bob Burns.
-Evil Eye Gordon beat Tony Romano.
-Dick Shannon beat Billy Hines.
-Joe Soto beat Tinker Todd.
1973 - The AWA ran Denver, Colorado at The Auditorium Arena with the following results:
-AWA World Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens beat The Crusher
& Red Bastien when Stevens pinned Bastien at 5:25 of the 3rd fall.
-Pepper Gomez beat Buddy Wolff by DQ.
-Geoff Portz beat Tokyo Joe in 11:54
-Ric Flair fought Tony Rocco to a draw.
1974 - The AWA ran St Paul, MN with the following results before 5.361 fans:
-The Crusher & Larry Hennig fought to a no contest against Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens
when the match stopped by the referee during the 3rd fall when things were so out of
control.
The Crusher was hurt during the 2nd fall, so Hennig continued alone for the 3rd
fall.
-Horst Hoffman beat Bull Bullinski.
-Larry Heiniemi beat Geoff Portz.
-Greg Gagne beat Bobby Heenan via forfeit when Heenan failed to appear.
-Buddy Wolff beat Julio Rodriguez.
-Jim Brunzell beat Yugo Babich.
1974 - WWWF ran Boston, MA at the Boston Garden with the following results:
-Dean Ho defeated Jack Evans.
-Tony Garea defeated Bill White.
-Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Lou Albano.
-Joyce Grable defeated Peggy Patterson.
-Bobby Duncum defeated Haystacks Calhoun.
-Butcher Nova fought Jose Gonzalez to a draw.
-Spiros Arion defeated Johnny Rodz.
-Gorilla Monsoon & Andre the Giant defeated Killer Kowalski & Strong Kobayashi.
-WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino & Larry Zbyzsko fought Jimmy & Johnny
Valiant to a draw.
1979 -The AWA ran Chicago, IL at the International Amphitheatre with the
following results:
-King Kong Brody beat Dick The Bruiser.
-Bobo Brazil beat Nick Bockwinkel by DQ.
-Handicap Match:
Lord Alfred Hayes & Paul Christy beat the Crusher when Crusher was only able to
pin Hayes within the 15:00 time limit.
-Wilbur Snyder beat Tiny Hampton.
-Spike Huber beat Chris Turner.
-The Strangler beat Raul Guzman.
-Jerry Graham Jr. fought El Bracero to a draw.
-Paul Ellering beat Jackie Ruffin.
1979 - The AWA ran Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Auditorium with the following
results before 3,219 fans:
-Coal Miners Glove match: Billy Robinson beat Super Destroyer Mark II.
-Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura beat Steve Olsonoski & Paul Ellering.
-Mad Dog Vachon beat Lord Alfred Hayes.
-Bobo Brazil beat Super Destroyer Mark II by DQ.
-Peter Sandor Szabo fought to a draw against Sonny Driver.
1979 - A live event promoted in Knoxville, TN featured the following results:
-Dick Slater beat Toru Tanaka (substituting for Jack Brisco) in a No DQ match
-Jimmy Golden beat Robert Fuller.
-Mongolian Stomper beat Alexis Smirnoff.
-Norvell Austin & The Angel beat Ron Fuller & Paul Orndorff.
-Toru Tanaka beat Tony Charles.
-David Shultz beat Dean Ho.
1980 - The AWA ran St. Paul, MN at the Civic Center with the following results:
-Verne Gagne & Mad Dog Vachon beat AWA World Tag Team Champions Adrian Adonis
& Jesse Ventura by DQ.
-Ray Stevens & Pat Patterson & Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne & Dino Bravo &
Super Destroyer Mark II.
-The Crusher beat Jerry Blackwell to win World Brass Knucks Title.
-Buck Zumhofe fought Steve Regal to a draw.
-Tito Santana beat Chris Markoff.
1981 - Mid-Atlantic Wrestling ran Greenville, SC with the following results:
-Buddy Landell beat Charlie Fulton.
-Vinnie Valentino beat Jim Nelson.
-The Grappler & Super Destroyer beat Paul Jones & Jake Roberts.
-NWA U.S. Champion Sgt. Slaughter beat Sweet Ebony Diamond (Rocky Johnson).
-Ivan Koloff beat Ricky Steamboat.
1981 - A live event in Mid-South Coliseum drawing 6,000 saw the following
results:
-Ricky Morton & Eddie Gilbert beat Bobby Monroe & Assassin #1.
-Stan Lane fought Steve Keirn to a no contest.
-Tojo Yamamoto beat Roy Rogers.
-Bill Dundee beat Chick Donovan.
-Ricky & Robert Gibson beat The Nightmare & Speed via DQ in a "Hospital
Elimination" match.
-Southern Champ Dream Machine beat Dutch Mantel.
-Sweet Brown Sugar beat Jerry Lawler in a No DQ match.
1982 - Mid-Atlantic Wrestling ran Tarboro, NC with the following
results:
-Ali Bey beat Pvt. Nelson.
-Jim Dalton beat Mike Davis.
-Dory Funk Jr. beat King Parsons.
-Porkchop Cash beat Leroy Brown by DQ.
-Greg Valentine beat Mike Rotunda.
-Jimmy Valiant beat Jos LeDuc by DQ.
1982 - The AWA ran Green Bay, Wisconsin with the following results:
-Jim Brunzell & Larry Hennig & Greg Gagne beat Nick Bockwinkel & Bobby Duncum
& Bobby Heenan (substituting for Jesse Ventura).
-Ken Patera beat Otto Wanz by DQ.
-Ray Stevens beat Bobby Heenan via countout.
-Rick Martel fought Brad Rheingans to a draw.
1982 - WWF ran Howell, NJ with the following results:
-Curt Hennig fought Charlie Fulton to a draw.
-Swede Hanson defeated Baron Mikel Scicluna.
-Joyce Grable defeated Penny Mitchell.
-Superstar Billy Graham defeated Tony Garea.
-Andre the Giant & Ivan Putski defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Mr. Fuji & Mr.
Saito via disqualification.
1984 - A Mid-South Wrestling event in Houston, Texas featured the following results:
-Cage match: Jose Lothario beat Buddy Landel.
- The Rock N' Roll Express beat The Midnight Express with Jim Cornette.
-Steve Williams & Hercules Hernandez beat Hacksaw Duggan & Bill Dundee.
-George Wells beat Ernie Ladd.
-Hector & Chavo Guerrero beat The Fantastics.
-Adrian Street beat Johnny Mantell.
-Brickhouse Brown beat Jack Victory.
1984 - The WWF ran Pittsburgh, PA at the Civic Arena with the following results:
-Brutus Beefcake defeated Salvatore Bellomo.
-WWF IC Champion Greg Valentine defeated SD Jones.
-Ivan Putski defeated Roddy Piper by disqualfiication
-Ken Patera defeated Tony Garea.
-Moondog Rex defeated Steve Lombardi.
-David Sammartino defeated Moondog Spot.
-Sgt. Slaughter & Junkyard Dog fought The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff to a no
contest.
-Dr D. David Schultz defeated Rocky Johnson
-Big John Studd (substituting for Jesse Ventura) defeated WWF World Champion
Hulk Hogan via countout at 10:10.
1985 - A combined event in Nashville, TN featuring NWA, AWA and Memphis stars saw the following results:
-Pat Rose & Bota the Witch Doctor & Tom Branch & Taras Bulba defeated Tojo
Yamamot & Billy Travis & The O'Reillys.
-Koko B. Ware defeated Tom Prichard via disqualification.
-The Masked Superstar defeated Phil Hickerson.
-Superstar Billy Graham defeated Starship Eagle.
-Rocky Johnson defeated Ron Sexton.
-Ron Garvin defeated Black Bart.
-Bill Dundee defeated the Mongolian Stomper.
-Jimmy Valiant & Manny Fernandez defeated Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey.
-Jackie Fargo defeated Buddy Wayne.
-The Fabulous Ones, Stan Lane & Steve Keirn defeated the Sheepherders (Jonathan
Boyd & Rip Morgan) in a hospital elimination match.
-NWA World Tag Team Champions The Rock N' Roll Express defeated Ivan & Nikita
Koloff.
-AWA World Champion Rick Martel defeated Jerry Lawler via disqualification.
1985 - The AWA ran Indianapolis, Indiana with the following results:
-Scott Hall won a battle royal.
-Sgt. Slaughter drew Boris Zhukov.
-Michael Hayes beat Baron Von Raschke.
-Curt Hennig beat Monster Murdoch.
-Buddy Roberts beat Jose Elizia.
-Scott & Bill Irwin beat Jose Martinez & Disco Dog.
-Scott Hall beat Larry Zbyszko by DQ.
1986 - Championship Wrestling from Florida ran Orlando, Florida with the following results:
-The Falcon & Mark Starr beat Chris Champion & Sean Royal.
-Dewey Forte beat the Cuban Assassin.
-Kendall Windham beat Kendo Nagasaki in a kendo stick on a pole match.
-The Fabulous Ones drew the Sheepherders.
-Southern champ Lex Luger beat Hacksaw Higgins.
-Barry Windham drew Ron Bass.
1986 - The AWA ran Wautoma, Wisconsin at the Wautoma High School with the following results:
-Shawn Michaels won an 11 man Battle Royal.
-The Midnight Rockers beat Buddy Rose & Boris Zhukov (substituting for Doug
Somers).
-Curt Hennig beat Larry Zbyszko by DQ.
-The Blaster beat Stoney Burke.
-Ken Timbs fought Johnny Rich to a 15 minute draw.
-Colonel DeBeers beat Scott Hall via forfeit.
1989 - WWF presented a free event in conjunction with the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, AZ -at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum featuring the following results:
-Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman.
-Tugboat Thomas defeated Barry Horowitz.
-The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain by disqualification.
-Ron Garvin pinned Greg Valentine.
-Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper by countout.
1989 - Koko B. Ware and WWF Executive Jim Troy are both let go by the company
after getting into a brawl at a hotel in Brussels, Belgium. Ware is let go
immediately for the incident, which sees Ware tackle him through a plate glass
window. When it is determined that Troy instigating the situation, he
resigns. The incident is later recounted in documentary "Beyond the
Mat."
1989 - WWF runs in Brussels, Belgium, featuring the following results:
-Koko B. Ware defeated the Brooklyn Brawler.
-King Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo.
-Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man.
-The Rockers, Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau.
-Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov.
-WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (with Miss Elizabeth) defeated Randy Savage.
1990 - WWF ran San Antonio, TX at the Freeman Coliseum featuring the
following results:
-Jim Brunzell defeated The Genius
-Koko B. Ware defeated Boris Zhu.kov.
-The Bushwhackers defeated The Orient Express.
-The Barbarian pinned Tito Santana.
-WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior & The Legion of Doom. defeated Randy
Savage (substituting for Demolition Ax) & Demolition Smash & Crush when Warrior
pinned Smash
-Mr. Perfect defeated WWF Intercontinental champion Kerry Von Erich via
countout.
1991 - WCW ran Atlanta, GA at the Omni with the following results:
-Oz pinned Tracey Smothers after the 8-minute mark.
-WCW U.S. Tag Team Champions The Patriots, Todd Champion & Firebreaker Chip.
defeated Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker & Doug Somers after the 13-minute mark
-Johnny B. Badd pinned Bobby Eaton after the 10-minute mark after Teddy Long
tripped Eaton as he attempted a suplex on Badd.
-Ron Simmons & Barry Windham defeated WCW World Champion Lex Luger & Mr. Hughes
when Simmons pinned Hughes with the spinebuster. Dusty Rhodes was the
guest referee for the match and hit the Bionic Elbow on an interfering Harley
Race prior to the pinfall.
-PN News pinned Axl Rotten at 4:30.
-Big Josh & Dustin Rhodes, & Tom Zenk defeated Richard Morton, Thomas Rich &
Terrance Taylor.
-WCW World TV Champion Steve Austin pinned Steve Armstrong after the 8-minute
mark.
-WCW World Tag Team champions The Enforcers, Arn Anderson & Larry Zbyzsko
defeated Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin.
-WCW U.S. champion Sting & Rick Steiner defeated Cactus Jack & Abdullah the
Butcher in a steel cage match when Steiner pinned Cactus.
-Mike Winner defeated Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker.
-Bobby Walker defeated the Gambler.
-Big Bad John defeated the Ace via disqualification.
-Michael Hayes defeated Jim Steele.
-Ron Simmons defeated Terry Taylor.
-Thunder & Lightning defeated the Equalizer & Bobby Eaton via disqualification.
1998 - Ken Shamrock defeats X-Pac in a tournament final for the WWF
Intercontinental Title at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island. The
belt had been vacated when current champion Triple H suffered a knee injury.
Here are full results from the tournament:
First Round:
- Ken Shamrock defeated Steve Blackman.
- Val Venis defeated Marc Mero.
- X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett.
- Mankind defeated Mark Henry (This match saw the debut of the "Mr. Socko
Mandible Claw").
Semifinals:
- Ken Shamrock defeated Val Venis.
- X-Pac defeated Mankind.
Finals:
- Ken Shamrock defeated X-Pac.
1999 - Mankind & the Rock defeat The New Age Outlaws for the WWF World Tag Team
Title in Birmingham, Alabama, starting their third tag title reign, and ending
the fourth reign for Billy Gunn & Road Dogg. On the same show, Big Bossman won
the WWF Hardcore Title by defeating champion Al Snow and The Big Show in a three
way match. This began the fourth and final Hardcore title reign for the Bossman.
2000 -Extreme Championship Wrestling ran Salem, VA at The Civic Center, drawing 1,000 fans featuring the following results:
-Julio Dinero & EZ Money defeated
Devine & the Muskateer when Muskateer was pinned
-Dcotty Anton (w/ Lou E. Dangerously) defeated Michael Shane via submission with
the Clap Trap
-Danny Doring & Roadkill defeated Bilvis Wesley & Tom Arquez (w/ the Prodigette)
after Doring hit a legdrop off the top onto both Arquez and the Prodigette
-Nova pinned Chris Hamrick (Elektra) with a roll up
-ECW World Tag Team Champioins Little Guido & Tony Mamaluke defeated Christian
York & Joey Matthews when Guido pinned York following the Kiss of Death
-Steve Corino (w/ Jack Victory) defeated Chris Chetti (w/ Lou E. Dangerously)
with the Old School Expulsion
-ECW World Champion Jerry Lynn pinned CW Anderson with the cradle piledriver
-ECW World TV Champion Rhino pinned Kid Kash with a piledriver
-The Sandman & New Jack, & Chilly Willy defeated Justin Credible (w/ Francine) &
The Baldies' Devito & Angel when Chilly Willy pinned Credible after Francine
accidentally hit Credible with a cane as he attempted That's Incredible.
2002
- WWE Raw runs Rochester, NY at the Blue Cross Arena with the following results,
courtesy of www.thehistoryofwwe.com:p>-WWE Tag Team Champion the Hurricane pinned Rico
with the chokeslam.
-D-Lo Brown & Mark Jindtrak, & Batista defeated Raven, Justin Credible & Red Dog
(Rodney Mack) when Batista pinned Credible with the spinebuster.
-William Regal pinned Jeff Hardy after using brass knuckles.
-Billy Gunn & Chuck Palumbo defeated Rosey & Jamal after Gunn hit the Fameasser.
-Rob Van Dam pinned Ric Flair with the Five Star Frog Splash.
-Steven Richards pinned Charlie Haas with the Stevie Kick.
-The Big Show pinned Goldust with the chokeslam at 9:30; had Show not defeated
Goldust within 10 minutes, he would have to kiss Goldust's ass
-Booker T pinned Test with the scissors kick.
-WWE Intercontinental champion Kane pinned Kurt Angle with the chokeslam.
2002 -WWE Smackdown ran Edmonton, Alberta featuring the following results:
-Chavo
Guerrero & Tajiri defeated Billy Kidman & Shannon Moore when Chavo scored the
pin with the brainbuster. Funaki pinned Albert with a school boy roll up.
-Val Venis defeated Shelton Benjamin via submission with a reverse figure-4.
-WWE Cruiserweight Champion Jamie Noble pinned Rey Mysterio Jr. with the Tiger
Bomb and using the ropes for leverage
-Christian pinned D-Von Dudley with the Unprettier
-WWE World Champion Brock Lesnar pinned Chris Benoit with the F5
-Lance Storm pinned John Cena with the superkick
-Chris Jericho defeated Matt Hardy via submission with the Walls of Jericho at
around the 12-minute mark
-Torrie Wilson defeated Dawn Marie in a Bra & Panties match
-Edge pinned Eddie Guerrero with the spear in a No DQ match after Chris Benoit
countered outside interference from Chavo Guerrero Jr.
2006 - WWE announces that Francine and Gunner Scott were being released.
Francine had been hired prior to the ECW relaunch, but rarely appeared on WWE
television. Scott had been brought up from OVW for a brief run on Smackdown,
then sent back to OVW before being released. At the same time, WWE announced
that Pat Patterson, who had gone into semi-retirement and was dealing with some
health issues, was returning to the company full-time as a producer (agent) for
the company.
2006 - Kurt Angle makes his TNA TV debut on Impact. Richard Trionfo filed the
following report:
Tonight marks the start of a new era for Total Nonstop Action as Kurt Angle
makes his Impact debut. What will Kurt say when he is interviewed? Will Jeff
Jarrett get his title belt back or will Samoa Joe continue to possess it? What
is the next step in the battle between LAX and the tag team champions? Will A.J.
Styles get revenge for his attack in Mexico or will the challengers remain one
step ahead of the champions as they prepare for their six sides of steel match?
How will Kevin Nash's return impact the X Division? What new matches will be
announced for Bound for Glory?
We start off tonight's show with footage from last week when Abyss tried to get
the title belt back from Samoa Joe, only to fail. Then we see Jarrett get the
belt back for a moment before Joe got it back. We are also told that tonight we
will hear from Kurt Angle why he signed with TNA.
Jeremy Borash is in the back outside Jim Cornette's door and Jeff Jarrett comes
out of Cornette's office. Jeremy asks Jeff if he is going to get his title belt
back tonight. Jeff says that sometimes the fight is not worth fighting for.
Jarrett walks away.
We are live on tape from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida and your
announcers are Mike Tenay and Don West.
Samoa Joe is in the ring and he has the NWA World Title belt. Joe addresses the
crowd. He mentions that some people probably wonder why he is out here, but
since the jackass that normally carries around the belt gets to have all the
time he wants to talk, it is his time to talk. Joe says the real question is Why
does Samoa Joe have the NWA World Heavyweight Championship? Why have you stolen
the belt? Why are you holding it hostage? For the last four years, the fans
have seen the belt held hostage by the worst of men. For the past four years,
they have seen paper champion after paper champion. They have seen the most
prestigious title in wrestling used as a political leveraging tool. For the past
four years, the title has not been treated with the respect that it deserves.
The NWA World Title was borne on the back with the blood, sweat, and tears of
real men. Men like Dory Funk Junior and Harley Race. Men who treated this title
for what it was, a testament for being the best. Joe tells TNA and the fans of
the Impact Zone that he will hand the belt back to the winner at Bound for Glory
if they give him a title match.
Christian Cage's music plays and he comes out. He says that he was standing in
the back, minding his own business and he heard Joe talk about paper champions.
He came out and assumed that Joe was not talking about him. Joe says that
Jarrett was his number one choice, but Christian was a very close second.
Christian says that Joe has bragged about beating everyone, but he is missing
one person on the list. That person is Christian Cage and he says that Joe will
never beat him. Christian says that the belt that Joe is holding was stolen from
him the same way that Joe stole it from Jarrett. Christian says that he is
taking his belt back tonight. Joe tells Christian that he can come to the ring
to take it from him. Christian says that he is not talking about a wrestling
match. He is talking about a fight. This is not about winning or losing, it is
about the NWA World Title belt. He suggests hanging the belt above the ring and
it does not matter how you get it down, or it can be done with a ladder. Whoever
grabs the belt is the better man, and Christian says that it will be him.
Don and Mike are at the announce table and they talk about the Ladder Brawl
between Christian and Samoa Joe. Don also talks about the man whose career is on
the line at Bound for Glory, and they will hear from Sting. Mike talks about how
we will hear from Kurt Angle tonight.
Jeremy Borash is in the back with LAX. Jeremy asks Konnan about the Six Sides of
Steel match. Konnan says not to worry about Bound for Glory tonight because they
are on the hunt for some gringo meat. They are looking for Daniels and Styles.
Before Konnan can finish, A.J. Styles and Christopher Daniels attack Homicide
and Hernandez. Daniels sends Hernandez into the lockers as we go to commercial.
We are back and Styles and Daniels have taken the battle with LAX into the
Impact Zone as they fight up the Chute of Heelish Impact. The brawl moves to the
ringside area and Styles slams Homicide's head into the ring steps. Things move
into the ring and Styles punches Hernandez while Daniels holds him. Daniels
chokes Homicide and punches him. Styles sends Hernandez over the top rope to the
floor. Daniels hits a pescado on Homicide as things move to the floor. They
fight towards the Spanish Announce Table. Konnan hits Styles from behind and
that gives Hernandez a chance to work over Styles. Hernandez and Homicide pull
Daniels behind the cage door and Konnan locks it to keep Styles away while
Daniels is pummeled by Homicide and Hernandez. Homicide prevents A.J. from
getting over the cage door. Security tries to pull LAX away from Daniels while
the beat down continues.
Ron Killings talks about the Sting/Jarrett match and he thinks Sting will win
the match. Rhino is next to give his opinion on the match, but then he changes
the subject to his match with Christian. He talks about the concussions that he
has suffered as well as what has happened to his ten year friendship with
Christian. He says that now is not the time to talk about the match. We go to
commercial.
We are back and Bobby Roode is on the phone telling Bobby Heenan, Colonel Robert
Parker, and Sherri Martel that they did not get the job as his manager. He tells
Bobby Heenan that it is 2006, not 1986. He tells the Colonel to save his breath
because the job has been filled. He will reveal his manager at Bound for Glory.
He tells Sherri that if she is in Canada, she has his number but she hangs up on
him. Bobby calls someone in to fax off some paperwork to make it official. He
says that he has made the right choice.
Jeremy Borash is in the back and Jerry Lynn is telling Shark Boy, Chris Sabin,
Jay Lethal, and Sonjay Dutt that he hopes they have learned their lesson that
what matters most is what the fans think of you. Right now, the fans think that
they are a bunch of jackasses, and not in a good way. He tells them to go out
there and do what they do best, and that is wrestle. Chris Sabin tells the old
man to come to the ring to watch what the X Division is all about.
Match Number One: Senshi, Johnny Devine, Alex Shelley, and Petey Williams versus
Sonjay Dutt, Chris Sabin, Jay Lethal, and Shark Boy
Shelley and Lethal start things off and Shelley spits some water in Lethal's
face as they lock up and Alex sends Lethal to the mat. Lethal kips up and then
he hits an arm drag. Shelley with a back elbow but Lethal responds with a
jumping leg lariat. Shelley grabs Lethal with a testicular claw and then he tags
in Williams. Lethal with a hip toss into a cartwheel and a drop kick before he
tags Shark Boy into the match. Shark Boy with a drop kick and then he slams
Williams' head into the turnbuckle. Shark Boy goes for the punches of ten, but
Williams is able to stop him and he moves into the center of the ring. Shark Boy
tries for a sunset flip, but Williams does not go down. Williams tries for a leg
drop but Shark Boy moves out of the way and it is time for Shark Boy to take a
bite out of Williams' rear end. Dutt and Devine tag in and Dutt with a drop toe
hold followed by a rolling senton splash and a moonsault for a two count.
Shelley breaks up the cover and the referee deals with Devine, allowing Senshi
to come into the ring and he hits a running forearm. Senshi tags in and he hits
a running back elbow. Williams tags in and he puts Dutt in the tree of woe.
Petey sings and then he punches Dutt before Dutt can get out of the tree of woe.
Devine tags in with a snap mare and a series of knees to Dutt's head. Devine
with a snap suplex but he misses a running knee and Dutt hits a reverse
hurricanrana. Sabin and Shelley tag in. Sabin with a drop kick to Shelley's
knees followed by a running drop kick. Shelley charges at Sabin, but Sabin with
a back kick followed by a tornado DDT. All eight men are in the ring briefly
until Sabin, Shark Boy, Dutt, and Lethal send their opponents out of the ring.
Shark Boy with a pescado to Williams. Lethal hits a flapjack on Shelley,
followed by a shooting star press from Dutt, and Sabin with a La Magistral for
the three count.
Winners: Chris Sabin, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Shark Boy
After the match, Kevin Nash appears on the video screen. He says that he has
been gone two months and the X Division has gone into the crapper. Nash says
that he has built the X Division over his thirty year career; he doesn't know
what is going on. The X Division is at an all time low, and it sickens him. He
will announce at a press conference next week, the details of the Kevin Nash
Open Invitational X Division Gauntlet Battle Royal.
A.J. Styles gives his comments about the Sting/Jarrett match. He hoped that
things were the other way around so they could get rid of Jeff Jarrett. He tells
Sting to remember "his boy" when he wins the title. Christian talks about how
they want him to hype the Jarrett/Sting match, but when they are ready to talk
to the real world champion, he will turn around. We go to commercial.
We are back with another Sting video package.
Match Number Two: Diamonds in the Rough (David Young and Elix Skipper [with
Simon Diamond]) versus Ron Killings and Lance Hoyt
Young and Skipper attack Hoyt and Killings before the bell rings while Killings
was still dancing for the crowd. Killings is sent out of the ring and Young and
Skipper work over Hoyt. Skipper and Young with kicks to Hoyt followed by a kick
to the head by Skipper and a neck breaker by Young for a two count. Young with a
forearm and Skipper tags in.
We go to the back where Jeremy Borash is with Abyss, Raven, and Brother Runt.
Raven is telling Abyss and Runt that the "Fat Coconut Eater" is not respecting
them because he is off running to the NWA World Title.
We return to the action in the ring and Young has tagged back in. Young chokes
Hoyt in the ropes and then he connects with a forearm to the back. Skipper with
a drop toe hold but Young misses the baseball slide when Hoyt moves out of the
way. Young yells at Skipper and that allows Hoyt to hit a double clothesline.
Killings tags in and he punches Skipper and Young. Killings with a modified DDT
to Young. Killings avoids a double clothesline and he comes back with a drop
kick to the Diamonds. Hoyt with an F5 and then he clotheslines Young over the
top rope and both men go to the floor. Skipper charges at Killings in the
corner, but Killings floats over and he hits a sunset flip for the three count.
Winners: Ron Killings and Lance Hoyt
After the match, Diamond yells at Skipper and Young joins in. Diamond throws his
jacket at Skipper and then Diamond leaves the ring. Skipper goes after Diamond,
but Young stops Elix. Young yells at Skipper before leaving the ring. Ron
Killings comes back into the ring and he shakes Elix's hand and hugs him.
Killings leaves the ring.
Shane Douglas talks about how the men will be separated from the boys at Bound
for Glory. He tells Andy and Chase to watch and learn. Kip James says that the
Jarrett/Sting match puts a smile on his face because Jeff Jarrett is going to
get what he deserves. Kip talks about how everyone needs to walk on egg shells
around Jarrett, and BG walks away. He tells Kip that everyone was right and he
is an ass. We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to go to the interview that was conducted earlier in
the day with Kurt Angle. Angle says that his dream was to win an Olympic Gold
Medal. After he won, he did not know what he was going to do after that. He went
into pro wrestling and put his body on the line. He won six WWE titles and then
someone came up to him and said that he was not that special. There was nothing
else to prove over there and he saw a company on the rise, and that was TNA.
When he had the chance, he was going to take the opportunity and prove to the
world that not only can he dominate in the WWE, but he can dominate in TNA. The
guys in TNA want to be the best in the world. All of them have that look in
their eyes, the "eye of the tiger". That is the same look he had when he won the
gold medal and that is the same look that he has right now. Angle says that
there was a point where he hit rock bottom, and that was when he was addicted to
Vicodin. That was when he broke his neck and he had surgery. The doctor tried to
wean him down, but Kurt said that he wanted to quit immediately. He says that
TNA management told him that they were going to take care of him and make sure
that his health is good. He is going to make sure that things are alright with
his wife and children. He found out this year that his family is the most
important thing. Bound for Glory will be historic and a revitalized Kurt Angle
will be there. He talks about how Vince McMahon told him to his face that an
Olympic gold medal and a cup of coffee don't mean s***. He tells his former
employer to watch what he does. If you thought you saw Kurt Angle when he was
there, you haven't seen nothing yet.
Match Number Three: Samoa Joe versus Christian Cage in an unsanctioned ladder
fight
Christian goes after Joe as he enters the ring and they exchange punches, but
Joe with a knee and a series of punches. Joe with a running shoulder tackle and
punches. Joe with a running boot to Christian. Christian with a thumb to the
eyes and a forearm to Joe. Joe with a running knee to Christian and then Joe
goes outside the ring and he gets a ladder. Christian with a baseball slide that
sends Joe to the ground. Christian goes outside the ring and then he rolls Joe
back in. Christian gets the ladder, but Joe with a suicide dive into the ladder
and Christian goes down. We go to commercial.
We are back and a ladder is set up in the ring while Christian punches Joe.
Christian puts the ladder in the corner and then he tries to Irish whip Joe into
the ladder, but Joe reverses and the ladder falls on Christian. Joe puts
Christian in the corner and then Joe with the face wash and then he puts the
ladder in Christian's groin and Joe kicks the ladder and Christian rolls around
the ring in pain. Joe climbs the ladder, but Christian stops Joe and Christian
hits an inverted DDT from the ladder and both men are down. Christian climbs the
ladder but then he goes back down. He moves the ladder and after he tries to
climb it but Joe pulls Christian off. Joe puts the ladder on top of Christian
and he hits a senton splash on the ladder. Joe with punches and he sets up for
the muscle buster but Christian gets out of the hold. Christian grabs the ladder
and he knocks Joe out of the ring. Christian climbs the ladder and Joe stops
Christian and then Joe hits a palm thrust on Christian and then he hits an
enzuigiri followed by the muscle buster. Joe climbs the ladder, but Abyss comes
to the ring. Joe punches Abyss and Abyss hits the Black Hole Slam. Abyss climbs
the ladder, but Brother Runt and Raven come out and they powerbomb Abyss off the
ladder. Runt and Raven fight in the ring and Raven hits the discuss clothesline.
Abyss trips Raven and he pulls Raven out of the ring. Runt climbs the ladder and
he hits a cross body onto Raven and Abyss. Christian climbs the ladder and he
removes the belt and then him and Joe fight on top of the ladder over the belt.
Rhino comes out and he pushes the ladder over and Joe hits the ground with the
belt.
Winner: Samoa Joe
After the match, Rhino gets in Joe's face and then Rhino GORES Christian and
then they fight outside the ring and to the back. We go to credits.
2007 - WWE released Robert Gibson, who had been working as a trainer for WWE
developmental.
2008 - An enthusiastic crowd of 2,600 were in attendance for the United Stated
debut of Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall
in New York City. The critically acclaimed film closed the New York Film
Festival. In attendance from the cast were Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, former
WCW and WWE star Ernest Miller, Evan Rachel Wood and Judah Friedlander, among
others. Freidlander attended the screening wearing a cap that read "Kayfabe."
Aronofsky gave a long speech before the screening thanking those who had helped
with the film and telling the crowd that Rourke gave everything for the film.
Rourke quipped back, "I had no choice", which brought the house down.
ROH owner Cary Silkin, ring announcer Bobby Cruise and several other members of
ROH management were in attendance at the screening. The final 15 minutes of the
film, including an in-ring sequence that is the movie's climax, was filmed at a
pair of ROH events in Dover, NJ. Silkin was thrilled with ROH's involvement in
the film and credited Associate Producer Evan Ginzburg (who publishes Wrestling
Then & Now) for the film coming to ROH. ROH champ Nigel McGuinness and Claudio
Castagnoli also appear in brief cameos. Necro Butcher was listed fifth from the
top in the cast billing for the film in the Film Festival program. Butcher
appears in a hardcore wrestling sequence involving Rourke's character, Randy the
Ram, that was filmed at a CZW event at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia.
2008 - TNA held their Bound for Glory PPV in Chicago. Richard Trionfo filed the
following TV report:
We start off with a video package that details the history of organized crime in
Chicago.
We are live from Chicago, Illinois and your announcers are Mike Tenay and Don
West.
The giant red bird cage is set up as we see the arena and get the pyro.
Match Number One: Steel Asylum featuring Alex Shelley, Jay Lethal, Curry Man,
Chris Sabin, Sonjay Dutt with So Cal Val, Jimmy Rave with Christy Hemme, Johnny
Devine, Petey Williams, Shark Boy, and Super Eric for an X Division Title Match
The door closes and the match begins with the referee perched on the top of the
cage to determine the winner. The bell ring and we have the wrestlers paired
off. Dutt with a satellite head scissors to Rave. Williams with a kick and jaw
breaker to Dutt followed by the spinning heel kick. Shark Boy tries to climb the
cage, but Shelley stops him. Devine with a knee to Williams. Eric punches Devine
and Devine goes down. Shelley and Sabin run Eric across the rope and he is
probably not feeling super. Sabin with a drop kick to Eric off Shelley’s back.
Shark Boy and Curry man work against the Machine Guns. Sabin and Shelley with a
missile drop kick and flatline combination to Shark Boy. Shelley and Sabin
continue to work over Shark Boy and others join in but Devine misses. Now
everyone works over Devine in the corner. Shelley and Sabin work over Curry Man.
We see a triple suplex of Curry Man, Shark Boy, and Super Eric by Shelley,
Sabin, and Rave. Williams with a side Russian leg sweep to Rave. Williams goes
up the cage but Rave stops him. Rave and Williams are in the corner and Shelley
and Sabin with a running boot and drop kick combination.
Curry Man sends Shelley into Sabin. Curry Man climbs the cage but Shelley stops
him. Shelley and Curry Man fight on the top turnbuckle. Shelley with a
jawbreaker on the turnbuckles and Sabin hits a drop kick on Curry Man. Shark Boy
with a side Russian leg sweep to Sabin off the top rope. Williams climbs the
cage while Super Eric with a clothesline from the top rope to the mat on Devine.
Dutt and Lethal fight on the top rope while Shelley tops Shark Boy. Dutt sends
Lethal into the cage. Dutt gets crotched by Curry Man and then he hits an atomic
drop from the turnbuckles. Rave with a clothesline to Curry Man. Rave puts
Shelley on the top turnbuckle and he sets for a superplex, but Lethal stops him.
Lethal uses Shelley to climb the cage but Rave stops him. Lethal with a rana
from the cage followed by a frog splash from Shelley. Eric with a clothesline to
Shelley.
Eric punches Devine and then Eric with a double Death Valley Driver on Dutt and
Devine. Eric climbs the cage but Shelley and Sabin stop him. Lethal pulls Sabin
off but Sabin with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker. Shelley with an Ace Cutter of
Eric onto Lethal. Sabin and Shelley send Eric into the cage wall. They turn
their attention to Curry Man and make a wish. They do the same to Shark Boy.
They move on to Rave. Shelley and Sabin pose in the ring because there is
nothing else to do. Williams punches Sabin and Shelley. Shelley with a
clothesline to Williams. Shelley accidentally clotheslines Sabin. Williams gets
out of Sliced Bread #2 by Shelley and Williams hits the Canadian Destroyer.
Sabin stops Williams on the cage. Shark Boy with a double Stunner from the top
rope on Williams and Sabin. Rave hits Ghanarhea on Shark Boy. Devine hits a
piledriver on Rave. Devine hits a suplex into a stunner on Lethal and then hits
a moonsault.
Dutt and Devine climb the cage. Curry Man joins in. Curry Man with the Spice
Rack. Curry Man pulls Sonjay off the turnbuckles and then Curry Man press slams
Dutt into the turnbuckles. Curry Man gets to the top of the cage and climbs the
underbody of the roof. Dutt gets up there too. Dutt pulls Curry Man off the cage
and he hits the mat hard. Lethal climbs after Dutt and they fight under the cage
with Lethal throwing a flurry of punches. Dutt is caught in the cage and Lethal
escapes.
Winner: Jay Lethal
Don and Mike welcome us to the pay per view and they run through the rest of the
card for tonight’s pay per view.
We go to Jeremy Borash with Jim Cornette. Cornette says that this will be his
crowning moment. There is a knock on the door and it is Mick Foley. Mick and Jim
hug. Jim says that Mick is a big part of tonight’s success. Mick talks about
riding with the Midnight Express and then he is stopped before he talks about
Sweet Stan. Cornette points out that Impact is going to be on HD. Cornette needs
to talk to some of the Spike people in the building.
Angelina Love and Velvet Sky enter the office and they are looking for Jim
Cornette. Angelina says that they wanted blue M&Ms, not yellow, green, or
orange. Mick says hello to Velvet and Angelina. Velvet and Angelina do not like
Mick’s fashion sense. Angelina wants the M&M situation solved. Mick notices a
blue M&M and considers their anger misplaced.
Match Number Two: Rhino, ODB, and Rhaka Khan versus Kip James, Angelina Love,
and Velvet Sky in a Bimbo Brawl with Guest Referee Traci Brooks
ODB and Angelina start things off and they have some words for each other before
ODB pushes Angelina to the mat. ODB with chops to Angelina followed by a boob
splash into the corner. ODB tries for the fallaway slam but Angelina with a rake
of the eyes. Velvet tags in and she kicks ODB and then she draws Rhino in. ODB
punches Velvet and then Rhino is tagged in. Rhino with an arm wringer followed
by an Irish whip and hip toss. Rhino sets for the GORE but Kip pulls Velvet out
of the way. Rhino chases Kip around the ring. Velvet tries for a clothesline on
Rhino and Rhino avoids it. Rhaka tags in and Velvet is able to tag in Kip. Kip
and Rhaka get eye to eye and Kip grabs Rhaka by the throat. Then Rhaka grabs
Kip. Kip chokes Khan but she goes with the testicular claw. Kip tags in Angelina
and Angelina will not let Khan talk down to her like that. Khan misses a kick
and then she puts Angelina in an arm bar. ODB tags in and she slams Angelina.
Kip hits ODB with the make up case while Traci was distracted by Velvet.
Angelina can only get a two count. Angelina talks to Traci while Velvet and Kip
attack ODB. Angelina with a reverse chin lock. ODB with a belly-to-back suplex
and Rhino is tagged in. Rhino punches Kip and hits a flying clothesline. Rhino
with a shoulder into the corner and then he hits a belly-to-belly suplex for a
two count. All six are in and the women eventually fight out of the ring. Kip
and Rhino with punches but Kip with a knee. Kip hits a splash into the corner.
Kip sets for the Fameasser but Rhino with a GORE for the three count.
Winners: Rhino, ODB, and Rhaka Khan
Lauren is in the back with Consequences Creed. Creed says that everything falls
into place. Last year, he debuted at Bound for Glory. Now he has a chance to win
the title. He does not appreciate the way that Bashir spits on the red, white,
and blue. He tells Bashir if he does not love it to leave it. He says that the
glory will be everyone’s when he wins tonight.
Before our next match, a war veteran who received the Purple Heart comes to the
ring to introduce Consequences Creed.
Bashir gets on the mic and he wants to say something to the man who introduced
Creed. Match Number Three: Sheik Abdul Bashir versus Consequences Creed for the
X Division Title
Creed with a somersault clothesline and then he throws Bashir out of the ring.
Creed hits a somersault plancha onto Creed. Creed with a cross body for a two
count. Bashir with a kick and forearm followed by a chop. Creed with a snap mare
and clothesline for a two count. Creed chops Bashir followed by a forearm. Creed
with more chops followed by an Irish whip. Creed is sent to the apron and Bashir
with a knee lift and then he sends Creed into the guardrails with a shoulder
block. Bashir hot shots Creed onto the guard rail and then he gets a near fall.
Bashir trips Creed and hits an elbow drop for a near fall. Bashir with a
gutwrench but Creed with elbows. Bashir with a knee to Creed and Bashir with a
near fall. Bashir with a hard Irish whip.
Bashir with a chop and then Creed joins in and Creed misses a splash. Bashir
with a body scissors to Creed and applies a sleeper at the same time. Creed gets
to his feet and he gets a rollup for a two count. Creed with punches to Bashir
and Bashir punches back. Bashir with a sleeper. Creed is able to get out of the
hold Creed with a kick to the hip and both men are down. Creed sends Bashir into
the turnbuckle and then he punches Bashir. Creed with a clothesline and back
elbow. Creed with a back body drop for a near fall. Creed with a kick and then
he presses Bashir into a gutbuster for a two count. Bashir with a jaw breaker
but Creed with a forearm and spin kick. Creed returns to his feet and then he
goes to the turnbuckles but Creed is crotched. Bashir with a rana from the
turnbuckles but Creed kicks out at two. Creed gets Bashir on his shoulder but
Bashir rakes the eyes and then gets a rollup with his hand on the ropes for the
three count.
Winner: Sheik Abdul Bashir
Jeremy Borash is with Mick Foley and Mick is telling Jim Ross stories about
Foley in a Hell in a Cell Match. There is a knock at the door and Awesome Kong
and Raisha Saeed enter. Saeed wants to know where Cornette is and why Foley is
here. Saeed says it doesn’t matter. Foley says that is gimmick infringement.
Saeed says that Kong will not be responsible for what she does to the two swine
tonight. She says Kong isn’t in a good mood. Mick says that Saeed needs a visit
from Yurple the Clown.
Match Number Four: Taylor Wilde versus Roxxi Laveaux versus Awesome Kong with
Raisha Saeed for the TNA Women’s Title
Wilde and Roxxi talk and Kong tries to ambush them but they avoid Kong. Roxxi
and Taylor take down Kong and then Taylor almost hits Roxxi. Taylor and Roxxi
with a double drop kick and Kong goes to the floor. Roxxi with a knee followed
by an Irish whip. Taylor with arm drags and a rana. Taylor hits a jumping leg
lariat for a near fall. Kong grabs Taylor while Saeed pulls Roxxi out of the
ring. Kong with a splash into the corner and Taylor goes down. Kong tries for a
choke slam but Taylor with a victory roll and Roxxi breaks it up. Roxxi sends
Taylor out of the ring. Roxxi backs into Kong and Kong takes Roxxi to the mat
followed by a chop. Kong misses a charge into the corner and Roxxi with chops
and punches. Roxxi with a kick to Kong followed by a swinging neck breaker and
back splash. Roxxi goes up top and Roxxi with a double knee to Kong but Taylor
breaks up the cover.
Roxxi with a back breaker but Kong with a boot to Roxxi and Taylor goes down
too. Kong picks up Roxxi but Roxxi with a jawbreaker. Kong with a cross body for
a two count. Kong sets for the implant buster and hits it but Taylor kicks Kong
to break up the cover. Kong with a clothesline to Taylor and Kong says that it
is over. Kong goes up top but Taylor stops her. Taylor with a kick that sends
Kong to the floor. Roxxi with a kick to Taylor for a two count. Roxxi with the
Voodoo Drop set up but Taylor escapes the hold. Taylor with a German suplex and
bridge for the three count.
Winner: Taylor Wilde
Back to Jeremy Borash and Mick Foley. A.J. Styles is in the office and he tells
Mick that he is happy that Foley is here. A.J. says that he is not too happy
about some of the people from the ‘other company’. Foley says that A.J. doesn’t
have to apologize.
Team 3D come in and they call A.J. a mark and suggest that A.J. kiss Foley. Ray
says that A.J. better relax and focus on his match. Foley wants to know why Ray
had to raid his wardrobe. Ray tells Cactus hello and he says that he looks
better in the red flannel than Foley. Ray says that they are here because they
can be here. Just like in ECW and WWE, they run rampant. They are twenty time
world tag team champions. Foley says that he has heard so many times since he
got to TNA. Ray tells Foley to stay out of each other’s ways. Foley says that he
has to get ready to be guest enforcer for the Jarrett/Angle match.
Jim Cornette is back and he is in a good mood. Cornette asks if anything
happened while he was out. Foley says that he is going to be the ‘Sock of the
Walk’.
Match Number Five: Robert Roode and James Storm versus Team 3D versus Matt
Morgan and Abyss versus LAX in the Monster’s Ball Match with Guest Referee Steve
McMichael
The champions are the victims at the start of the match but then Team 3D square
off with Abyss and Morgan. Morgan punches Ray on the floor. Devon sends Abyss
into the post. LAX double team James Storm and Hernandez with a body block.
Storm is catapulted into a clothesline and senton splash from Homicide. Roode
punches Homicide and then he punches and chops Hernandez. Hernandez with a body
block that sends Roode out of the ring. Homicide hits the tope con hilo on Roode
and Storm. Hernandez with the plancha onto Roode and Storm. Hernandez sets his
sights on Jackie and then Ray hits Hernandez with the trash can lid.
Devon and Homicide battle in the ring and Homicide with a back elbow to Devon
and then he uses a crutch on Devon and it shatters. Homicide has a fork and he
uses it on Devon. Roode is sent into the ring steps by Abyss. Homicide continues
to use the fork on Devon. Hernandez chokes Roode on the floor. Abyss punches Ray
on the floor. Homicide with more of the fork on Devon’s forehead. Abyss is in
the ring and Homicide wants some. Abyss with a boot to Homicide and then he hits
Shock Treatment. Ray has a cheese grater and he hits Abyss in the lower groin.
Ray uses it on Abyss’s head and then Ray licks the grater. Ray continues to use
the cheese grater and we see the blood. Ray licks the blood again. Hernandez
comes in and he punches Ray. Ray with a splash in the corner but he runs into a
boot. Hernandez pulls himself up but he gets hit in the head with a trash can
lid. Ray with a superplex. Roode breaks up the cover and he goes after Ray.
Roode with a kick to Ray and then Storm with an enzuigiri and then Roode with a
blockbuster for a near fall. Storm and Roode try for a double suplex on Morgan
but Morgan blocks it and hits a double suplex of his own. Morgan goes to the
turnbuckles and he goes old school and hits a cross body onto Storm. A table is
set up on the floor and Roode makes the save. Devon with trash can lid shots to
Roode and Morgan. Devon with an inverted suplex. Abyss with a choke slam on
Devon. Abyss with a choke slam set up on Roode. Storm brings in a back of tacks.
The referee takes the thumbtacks and then Rood hits Abyss with a chair. Roode
yells at McMichael. Storm with the beer helmet and he wants to get on the line
with McMichael. There is a football. McMichael with a clothesline to Storm but
Homicide can only get a two count because Mongo is slower than molasses with his
count. Hernandez with a flying clothesline that sends him and Roode over the top
rope. Morgan is in the ring and the fans want tables. LAX, Storm, and Roode
battle on the floor and Morgan with a cross body onto all four men.
Devon and Abyss battle in the aisle and then Ray hits Abyss with a chair. Devon
hits Abyss with a trash can lid and Ray hits him with the trash can. Ray has a
staple gun and it goes into Abyss’s forehead. Ray and Devon pull Abyss to the
entrance. Devon punches Ray when Abyss moves. Abyss punches Ray and Devon but
Johnny Devine comes out with a kendo stick and he hits Abyss. Devine brings out
a table and they set it up.
Ray has some lighter fluid and so does Devon. They spray the table and then
Devine lights it. Team 3D with a double choke slam that sends Abyss through the
flaming table. Abyss is aflame and then he is extinguished. Morgan chases Roode
back to the ring but Storm with a super kick. Storm and Roode with a chest bump,
but Hernandez hits Storm with the kendo stick. Roode punches Homicide on the top
turnbuckle and then Homicide hits a double drop kick from the top. Homicide with
a back elbow to Storm. Roode puts Homicide up top but Homicide with a DDT from
the turnbuckles for a two count. Storm punches Homicide but Storm with an elbow.
Hernandez catches Storm and hits a sit out power bomb for a two count. Hernandez
with a gutwrench into a Samoan drop followed by a frog splash by Homicide for a
two count.
Storm’s super kick is blocked and Hernandez with a clothesline. Hernandez gets
Storm up and Homicide with the Ace Cutter and Hernandez with the cover but
Jackie breaks up the cover. Mongo spanks Jackie for interfering. Morgan punches
Homicide and hits a bicycle kick on Hernandez. Morgan drives Homicide into the
mat and then he hits the fallaway slam on Hernandez. Morgan puts Homicide on the
top turnbuckle and Homicide punches him. Hernandez with the border toss to
Morgan. A table is brought into the ring. Ray slams Homicide and it is Wassup
time. Ray says that it time to get the tables, but Hernandez with the slingshot
clothesline to Team 3D. Hernandez sets up the table in the ring and Hernandez
gets the thumbtacks and Mongo pours them on the table. Hernandez tries to set
Devon onto the table. Hernandez gets a 3D through the table. Storm spits beer
into Devon’s eyes and Roode get the three count.
Winners: James Storm and Robert Roode
Match Number Six: Booker T with Sharmell and Mongo’s Halliburton versus A.J.
Styles versus Christian Cage
Booker and A.J. go at it at the start of the match but Styles with a punch and
chop. Styles with a back breaker and then A.J. stares at Christian and that
allows Booker to attack Styles. Booker with a spin kick. Booker has words for
Christian and there is an alliance, but it was a trap. Christian with an
inverted DDT to Booker. A.J. and Christian exchange punches. Christian and A.J.
exchange near falls. Styles is sent to the apron and when Styles tries for a
springboard move, Christian hits the ropes and Styles hits the ropes and
Christian with a knee lift. Booker with chops followed by a super kick. Styles
appears to set for a springboard move on Booker in the ring, but he hits an Asai
moonsault on Christian on the floor. Booker tries to slam A.J.’s head into the
announce table but A.J. does it to Booker. A.J. throws the referee down and the
referee does not see Booker hit A.J. with the briefcase. Booker and Christian
are in the ring and Christian with chops. Booker with a chop. Booker with a flap
jack to Christian for a two count. Booker with knees to Christian followed by a
jumping spin kick. Booker with a reverse chin lock on Christian. Booker with a
jumping leg lariat and he gets a two count. Booker punches Christian and then he
punches Styles on the apron as he tries to get back into the ring. Christian
with an inside cradle for a near fall. Booker with a clothesline to Christian.
Booker punches Christian and then he chops Cage. Christian with chops to Booker.
Booker sets for a Bookend, but Christian escapes the hold. Booker and Christian
with a double clothesline and both men go down. Styles hits the Phenomenal
forearm on Booker when Christian moves. Styles with punches, forearms, and
elbows to Booker and Christian. Styles with a clothesline to Booker and a flying
forearm into the corner on Christian.
Styles sets for the drop kick but Christian goes under a flip from Styles and
Booker gets clotheslined over the rope to the floor. Styles with a drop kick.
Styles with a moonsault but Christian blocks the inverted DDT. A.J. hits it when
he gets a second chance. Styles with punches to Christian. Christian punches
Styles and Booker with a double clothesline followed by a clothesline to
Christian and a super kick that sends Christian out of the ring. Booker with
knees and chops to Styles. Booker with a kick and he tries for the axe kick but
Styles with a flying arm bar. Christian makes his way into the ring and he rakes
Styles’s eyes. Booker with a bookend to Styles and all three men are down.
Booker gets a two count. Booker signals and it is spinaroonie time. He gets up
and turns into a back elbow from the turnbuckles. Christian mocks Booker and
Styles with a flying forearm to Booker off Christian’s knee. Styles with a Pele
to Booker. Christian with a DDT to Styles for a two count.
Christian puts Styles on the turnbuckles and he sets for a rana, but Booker gets
under Christian. A.J. sends Christian to the mat and Styles misses the Spiral
Tap. Booker with an axe kick to Christian and A.J. Booker covers A.J. but Styles
kicks out. He can only get a two count on Christian. Booker goes up top but
Christian sends A.J. into the corner and Booker is crotched. Christian with a
spear and Booker holds on to the referee to stop the referee from making the
count. Christian catapults A.J. into the turnbuckles and all three men are on
the ropes. Christian punches A.J. and he hits an Unprettier from the
turnbuckles. Booker with an axe kick from the second turnbuckle for the three
count.
Winner: Booker T
Lauren is in the locker room with Kurt Angle. Kurt asks if it is really going to
be a one-on-one match with Mick Foley as the ring enforcer. It is to protect
Jeff Jarrett. He does not care if Jarrett is the founder of TNA or if he hasn’t
wrestled for two years. Nobody makes Kurt Angle look like this and get away with
it.
Jeff Jarrett is with Jeremy Borash and he asks for Jeff’s comments and what will
happen to the company if something happens to Jeff. Jeff says that he has been
thinking about the agony and pain that he has been going through for the last
two years. There are three beautiful girls who have allowed him to continue.
Jeff leaves with his guitar.
Match Number Seven: Jeff Jarrett versus Kurt Angle with Special Enforcer Mick
Foley
Angle with a double leg take down and Jarrett gets to the ropes. Angle with a
single leg take down and he slaps Jarrett in the head. They lock up and Angle
with a side head lock and take down. Angle with a shoulder tackle and Angle with
a side head lock take down. Jarrett with an arm drag and side head lock take
down of his own. Jarrett with a shoulder tackle and side head lock take down.
Angle with a belly-to-back suplex but Jarrett holds on to the side head lock.
Angle backs Jarrett into the corner and Angle with knees and punches to Jarrett.
Angle with a European uppercut. Jarrett with a drop kick and then he
clotheslines Angle over the top rope to the floor. Jarrett with a pescado onto
Angle. Jarrett sends Angle into the guardrails and he punches Angle. Jarrett
comes off the apron but he misses Angle and goes into the guardrail. Angle kicks
Jarrett as they return to the ring.
Angle with a European uppercut and Jarrett is in the ropes and Angle chokes
Jarrett. Jarrett with a reverse atomic drop followed by an enzuigiri. Jarrett
with a splash into the ropes and then we see the Jarrett Strut. Angle with a
clothesline and both men are down. Angle with a back breaker for a near fall.
Angle with a reverse chin lock. Jarrett with a rollup for a two count. Angle
with another clothesline and another two count. Angle with a suplex for a two
count. Angle with a reverse chin lock as he continues to wear down Jarrett.
Jarrett with punches and kicks. Angle with shoulders in the corner but he misses
a charge into the corner. Jarrett with a DDT and both men are down.
Angle and Jarrett exchange punches and Angle with a knee, but Jarrett with
clotheslines. Jarrett with a Blue Thunder Driver for a two count. Angle with an
Irish whip but he charges into a boot. Angle with an overhead belly-to-belly
suplex for a two count. Angle tries for the Olympic slam but Jarrett counters
with a DDT for a two count. Jarrett puts Angle on the top turnbuckle and he
tries for a superplex but Angle punches Jarrett and he tries for a
belly-to-belly suplex to the floor. Jarrett hits the superplex and both men are
down again and Jarrett gets a two count. Jarrett with the figure four leg lock
and Angle tries to get the ropes and he finally gets to the ropes. Jarrett kicks
Angle in the knee. Angle with a German suplex but he can only get a two count.
Angle holds on and he hits two more German suplexes but Jarrett kicks out at
two.
The straps come down and Jarrett with an arm drag and he tries for a piledriver.
Angle with a sunset flip and then Angle puts Jarrett in the ankle lock. Jarrett
tries to get the ropes but Angle pulls Jarrett into the center of the ring.
Jarrett rolls through to get out of the hold. Angle tries for the Olympic slam
and hits it for a two count. Angle goes up top for the moonsault but Jarrett
moves out of the way and Angle misses. Angle with a clothesline that hits the
referee when Jarrett moves out of the way. Jarrett with the Stroke and Foley
comes in to make the count and Jarrett can only get a two count. Angle with a
low blow while Foley checks on the referee. Angle rolls out of the ring and he
gets a chair. Foley tries to stop him from using the chair and Angle drills
Foley in the head with the chair. Angle returns to the ring and he hits Jarrett
with the chair. Angle gets the ref back to consciousness and Foley pulls the
referee out of the ring. Foley yells at Angle and then Foley punches Angle and
it is time for Mr. Socko. Jarrett hits Angle with the guitar and Foley makes the
three count.
Winner: Jeff Jarrett
Match Number Eight: Samoa Joe versus Sting for the TNA Heavyweight Title
Joe punches Sting and Sting punches back. Sting with kicks and more punches but
Joe sends Sting over the top rope to the floor. Sting with the suicide dive and
forearm into Sting. Joe slams Sting’s head into the apron and then he chops
Sting. Joe with punches and Sting falls into the crowd. Joe joins Sting in the
crowd. Joe with a side head lock and he slams Sting’s head into the wall. Sting
punches Joe and slams him into the wall. They go higher into crowd and they
continue to battle. Joe punches Sting and they head for the concourse. Joe goes
into a luxury box and he hits a Yakuza kick from the luxury box. They fight down
the steps. They continue to battle into the crowd and Sting punches Joe. Sting
with a cross body onto Joe. Sting sends Joe’s head into the wall and Sting takes
time to scream. Joe trips Sting and Sting is crotched and Joe with a boot to the
head. Joe sends Sting back into the ringside area.
Sting and Joe finally return to the ring. Joe with a running back elbow into the
corner followed by a spin kick. There is a bat in the ring and Joe puts Sting on
the turnbuckles for the muscle buster. Sting punches Joe and hits a DDT. Sting
goes up top and hits a frog splash. Joe with a power bomb into the STF. Joe
turns it into a crossface. Joe flips the bird and then he puts Sting in the
Rings of Saturn. Sting gets to the ropes. Sting punches Joe but Joe with a power
slam for a two count. Joe misses an elbow in the corner and Sting hits the
Stinger Splash and Sting puts Joe on the turnbuckles and hits a fisherman’s
buster but Joe pops up. Joe chops Sting and Joe with a running clothesline and
Joe with the Scorpion Death Drop. Sting pops up. Sting punches Joe and Sting
with a Stinger Splash to the back. Sting with another Stinger Splash. Sting
tries for a third but Joe with the STO.
Joe wants Sting to get up and then Joe with knees to Sting’s head. Joe tells the
referee to make the count and then Joe poses for the camera. Sting gets up and
Joe kicks Sting in the leg. Joe with a kick to Sting’s head and the referee
checks on Sting and starts to count. Joe punches Sting in the ropes and the
referee pulls Joe off. Joe argues with the referee.
Kevin Nash makes his way to the ring and he is not in a good mood. Nash walks
over to Sting and stands there. Joe continues to argue with the referee. Joe
with punches to Sting and a chop. Joe with a DDT to Sting and then he argues
with the referee. Sting grabs the bat and Nash takes it from Sting. Joe with a
clothesline but he can only get a two count. Joe with punches to Sting and Nash
hits Joe with the bat when the referee is out of the way. Sting with the
Scorpion Death Drop for the three count.
Winner: Sting
After the match, Nash walks towards the back.
Sting celebrates in the ring as we go to credits.
2009 - WWE broadcast Raw. Richard Tronfo filed the following TV report:
We start off with Chris Jericho in the interview area and he introduces himself
as the best in the world. Chris talks about the Bragging Rights pay per view and
he mentions the epic seven on seven tag match between Raw and Smackdown stars to
see who are the best. Jericho points out that he can be on both shows, but he is
proud to be a member of the Smackdown roster. He is the captain of Team
Smackdown. Nancy interrupts Chris and says that they don’t start Raw with him,
they start with Degeneration X. Chris wonders who she is and she introduces
herself as Nancy O’Dell the guest host of Raw. Are you ready?
We are live from Indianapolis, Indiana and your announcers are Jerry ‘Can we get
Danica Patrick to be a guest host’ Lawler and Michael ‘Will Robert Downey Junior
get involved in the Iron Man Match’ Cole.
Triple H comes to the ring and he is missing a tag team partner. Hunter brings a
production worker into the ring to play the part of Shawn Michaels and he does
laps around Triple H before handing him the mic. Hunter says that he is going to
do things differently but he still asks if we are rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrready. Hunter
does his vintage introduction and mentions that Shawn Michaels is not here
tonight. Hunter says that they were going to be the leaders of Team Raw, but
then he gets a call from Shawn saying that he had to stay home. Hunter says that
he can live with that and move on . . . or he can call his friend at home and
badger him at home. The fans appear to like the idea of calling Shawn at home.
Hunter gets Shawn’s voicemail and it is to the tune of his entrance music.
Apparently Shawn was monitoring his calls and he wants to make sure they didn’t
hear his message. Hunter says that he is with a few members of the DX Army and
they want to know where he is. Shawn says that his daughter got sick and he had
to stay home with her. Shawn says that he got most of the vomit cleaned up and
he just read her a story. Hunter asks if the story was from the Unauthorized
Story of DX. Shawn says that he wouldn’t read from that piece of . . . then he
changes his story and says that he read about shoving people’s heads up other
people’s rear ends. Speaking of rear ends, we see the photo of Vince getting a
close look at Big Show’s rear end.
Hunter is about to talk about Bragging Rights, but he is interrupted by Big Show
and Chris Jericho. Hunter asks Show to hold up the book and smile into the
camera, but Show throws the book down. Jericho points out that he is the captain
of Team Smackdown and he points out the number of episodes of Smackdown that
have aired and points out that it is a better show because he is on that show.
Hunter says that Smackdown is a good show with a spineless general manager who
does whatever Vince wants. It is a show with a grumpy little troll. Hunter talks
about the great wrestling, especially with the likes of the Great Khali. Hunter
says that Smackdown is nothing like Raw. Jericho compares himself to the
delinquents who are the Raw captains. Even though Big Show is with the Raw
roster, he wants Big Show on his team at Bragging Rights. Hunter wants to know
if Show is going to do whatever the boss tells him. Show tells Hunter that
Jericho didn’t say that. Hunter suggests that Jericho is on top of the food
chain. Show says that they are equals and Show is the one who carries the team.
Hunter wants to make sure that he heard things right. Jericho wants to know what
Show just said. Show points out that he was not the one who got pinned last
week. Jericho points out that he wasn’t the one who was the laughing stock of
Sportscenter after being humiliated by Shaquille O’Neal. Show points out that he
was not humiliated by a 200 year old fossil named Bob Barker. Jericho says that
he will fight Bob Barker. Jericho points out that he has rejuvenated Show’s
career. He is no longer remembered as the man who was knocked out by Floyd
Mayweather at Wrestlemania 24. Show tells Hunter that he has changed his mind
and he wants to be on Team Raw at Bragging Rights. Hunter asks Show if he wants
to be on Team Raw, but Hunter says that there aren’t any spaces open. He tells
Show that he talked to the guest hosts to allow Show to earn his slot into the
Raw team. Hunter tells Show that he has to beat his opponent. Hunter says that
Show’s opponent is Chris Jericho.
That match is going to take place now.
We go to commercial.
Match Number One: Big Show versus Chris Jericho in an If Big Show wins, he gets
to be on Team Raw Match
Fortunately the match did not start during the commercial break.
Jericho and Show go face to pectoral and then they shake hands. They lock up and
Show backs Jericho into the corner and Show with a clean break. They lock up
again and Show backs Jericho into the corner and Show with another clean break.
Jericho with a waist lock and Show thinks he feels something but he connects
with an Andre-esque butt bump. Jericho with a chop and Show decides to chop
Jericho and Jericho is regretting his earlier decision as he rolls to the floor.
Jericho teases returning to the ring. Show pulls Jericho into the ring by the
head. Show wants Jericho to calm down and points out that they are tag team
partners but Jericho pushes Show. Jericho pie faces Show but Show grabs Jericho
by the throat and sends him into the corner. Jericho tries for the Codebreaker
but Show catches him and puts Jericho on the turnbuckles. Jericho slaps Show and
then Show chops Jericho to the floor. Jericho is holding his knee and Show
checks on Jericho. Jericho was playing a game and he tries to get back into the
ring before the ten count. Show pulls Jericho back out of the ring and he gets
back in before the ten count.
Winner: Big Show by count out
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler talk about the co-host and correspondent, Maria
Menunous. Maria is with Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase. She asks them about their
return to Raw after Hell in a Cell. Ted says that he is doing good, but he
wasn’t carried off on a stretcher. Cody says that he is ready. Maria asks Ted
and Cody if they want to be on Team Raw and both say that they want to be on
Team Raw. Maria says that Cody and Ted are in a Triple Threat Match and the
winner gets a spot on Team Raw. The third man is John Cena.
We go to commercial.
We are back and members of the Indiana Pacers are in the crowd.
Match Number Two: Mickie James versus Jillian Hall for the Divas Title
They lock up and Jillian with a side head lock and Mickie with a forearm.
Jillian with a monkey flip but Mickie responds with a Thesz Press. Mickie gets a
near fall and she sets for the DDT but Jillian blocks and tries for an X Factor,
but Mickie blocks that and gets a near fall with a jackknife cover. Jillian with
a power bomb and she uses the ropes to get the three count.
Winner: Jillian Hall
After the match, Jillian takes the mic and she says that it is time to take
photos of the new champion. She says the only thing that would make things
better is if she could sing her favorite song.
Jillian is interrupted by Nancy O’Dell. She tells Jillian to stop because her
ears are hurting so bad. Nancy says that she made a call to the other general
managers and she made a Divas trade. Jillian has to defend her title against
Raw’s newest acquisition. Melina comes out to the ring.
Match Number Three: Melina versus Jillian Hall for the Divas Title
Jillian does not want to let go of the belt but eventually she does. Melina with
an attempted Banshee leg drop but Jillian kicks out. Melina with Code Red for
the three count.
Winner: Melina
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that if you have WWEClassics.com, you can watch the
first 100 episodes of the most prolific episodic show in television history.
We are told that next week’s Raw guest host is Snoop Dogg.
Hunter is in the locker room talking to a stand up of Shawn Michaels while Shawn
is on speaker phone. Shawn wonders why his music is playing and we have the
Hornswoggle Break Kid. Hunter tells Shawn not to turn on the show. Hunter
accuses Hornswoggle of gimmick infringement. Hornswoggle gives Sweet Kneecap
Music to the cardboard Shawn. Hornswoggle grunts and crotch chops his way out of
the office.
Cole mentions that the trade details will be available on the website after Raw.
Santino cannot believe that he is standing next to the WWE Sexy Superfan of the
Month. Santino makes an audition for an anchor role on Access Hollywood. Beth
pushes Santino out of the way and she cannot believe that she is on Smackdown.
Beth demands that they get her back on Raw or she will take care of them. Beth
attacks Maria after she appears to be happy that she is gone from Raw. Santino
says that Maria is not afraid of her and Maria would love to be in a match
tonight. Santino tells Maria to make it happen and Santino says that it is
official. Santino tells Beth that he faked every organism with her.
We take a look back at why we have an Iron Man Match at Bragging Rights.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Wrestlemania tickets are going on sale soon so we have a video
package.
Match Number Four: John Cena versus Cody Rhodes versus Ted DiBiase in a Bragging
Rights Qualifying Match
Cena with a clothesline to Cody and then he punches Ted and hits a bulldog. Cody
with a drop kick and Ted punches Cena. Ted and Cody both kick Cena and Cody
chokes Cena with his boot. Rhodes and DiBiase both punch Cena but Cena with a
double clothesline and then he Irish whips Cody and then he punches Ted. Cena
with a side slam to Ted and then she sends Cody to the apron. Cena gets Ted up
on his shoulders but Ted escapes and they go high and low on Cena. Rhodes with a
near fall. DiBiase and Rhodes pin ball Cena. DiBiase with a front face lock and
Cody and Ted both attack Cena. They hit a double suplex on Cena. Ted chokes Cena
in the corner and then Cody kicks Cena. Rhodes goes to the second turnbuckle and
hits a bulldog on Cena. Ted kicks Cena and Cody punches Cena. Cody with a snap
mare and Ted with a kick. Ted gets a viper-like look on his face. Ted and Cody
with a double drop kick to Cena. Rhodes kicks Cena and Ted joins in. Ted and
Cody with a hard Irish whip to Cena. Ted chokes Cena in the ropes and Cody takes
over with a punch to the head. Cena is in the ropes and Ted and Cody figure out
which one of them will hit the 619. Instead, Cody chokes Cena in the ropes. Ted
tries for a slam but Cena escapes the hold. Cena knocks Rhodes off the apron and
then he turns around the Ted hits a clothesline for a near fall. Cena is sent
out of the ring as we go to commercial.
We are back and Cena punches DiBiase but DiBiase with a clothesline. We see Cody
break up the cover made by DiBiase. We see Cody and Ted argue and then we see
all three men fight outside the ring during the commercial break.
Back to live action and Cena gets Rhodes up and sends him to the floor. DiBiase
with a drop kick and then he gets a near fall. DiBiase goes into the ring post
but Cody gets back into the ring and he hits a neck breaker for a near fall.
Cody punches Cena and kicks him. Cody with a vintage Flair knee drop to the head
for a near fall. Cena with a suplex and both men are down while Ted is still on
the floor until Cena makes the cover and Ted reappears. Rhodes and DiBiase try
for another double suplex, but Cena blocks it and the power of the yellow sun
allows Cena to hit a double suplex of his own. Cena sends Rhodes to the floor.
Cena punches DiBiase and then hits a clothesline followed by a belly-to-belly
suplex. Cena with a back body drop to Rhodes and then Cena puts DiBiase in the
STF. Randy Orton comes out and Cena releases the hold. Cody rolls up DiBiase and
gets the three count.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
After the match, Orton tries to stop Rhodes and DiBiase from attacking each
other.
Nancy is on the TitanTron and she tells everyone to settle down. Nancy says that
since they are not getting along. Nancy is going to put Ted and Cody in a tag
match against John Cena and Randy Orton.
We go to commercial.
We are back and even Michael Cole is in shock about the main event.
Some Indianapolis Colts are in the front row trying to glom off Ben
Roethlisberger’s publicity.
Match Number Five: Jack Swagger versus Montel Vontavious Porter in a Bragging
Rights Qualifying Match
Swagger with a kick and he tries for a quick Doctor Bomb but Porter with a back
body drop and a slam. Swagger goes into the turnbuckles and Porter with a flying
clothesline. Porter with a forearm but Swagger with a kick in the corner.
Swagger sends Porter into the ring post and then he starts to work on the arm.
Swagger with a near fall. Swagger with a key lock. Swagger with a kick to Porter
and then Porter responds with an overhead belly-to-belly throw. Porter with a
facebuster and then it is time for a Ballin Elbow Hoosier Style but he can only
get a two count. Swagger with a divorce court and then he hits the Doctor Bomb
for the three count.
Winner: Jack Swagger
Cody and Ted are still arguing in the back and their opponent later tonight
interrupts and Orton says that he will not team with John Cena. He will not tag
in. It will be an Epsenhart Special (Randy didn’t say it). Ted wonders if Cody
is thinking about what would happen if Cody pinned Ted and Randy tonight. Cody
says that Ted is thinking about pinning Randy to redeem himself. Randy tells
both men to keep on thinking if they are thinking about pinning Randy.
Match Number Six: Kofi Kingston versus Evan Bourne in a Bragging Rights
Qualifying Match
The match is joined in progress with Kofi applying a side head lock. We see
Bourne avoid Trouble in Paradise during the commercial break. We are back to
live action and Kofi with a top wrist lock. Bourne with an arm drag and a
jumping spin kick for a near fall. Bourne with a single leg crab but Kofi gets
out of the hold and then he hits a European uppercut for a near fall. Kofi gets
caught in the ropes and hits the mat but Bourne cannot capitalize. Kofi hits the
SOS for a near fall. Bourne with a jumping back kick and another jumping kick.
Bourne goes to the apron and he goes up top. Bourne lands on the mat and then he
goes to the turnbuckles again and Kofi catches Bourne with Trouble in Paradise
for the three count.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
We are back in the DX Office and Hunter says that they are almost set with their
team. Nancy and Maria enter and it is time to plug the book. Hunter tells Nancy
that Maria has it and is ready. Maria is a bit hesitant. Maria talks about the
two kicks she learned as well as putting him in a head scissors for fifteen
minutes. Chavo enters and he wants to know what Hunter and Hornswoggle are up
to. Hunter says that he doesn’t like that troll any more than Chavo does. Chavo
says that he does not believe Hunter and he thinks that Hunter and Hornswoggle
are conspiring against him. Chavo wants to know why he is not going to be part
of Team Raw. Chavo says that he is more talented than any of the other team
members. Chavo says that he should be the captain of the team. Hunter has Maria
kick and he gets Chavo in the Guerreros.
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that ECW has Did You Know Moments?
Match Number Seven: Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes, and Alicia Fox versus Kelly
Kelly, Gail Kim, and Maria Menunous
Gail and Alicia start things off and Gail with a rollup for a near fall. Gail
works on the arm and tags in Maria. They hit a double back elbow on Alicia and
then she tosses Alicia by the hair a few times. Alicia picks up Maria but Maria
with a sunset flip for a near fall. Alicia with a kick and Beth is tagged in.
Maria with a kick to the knee and then she slaps Beth and tags in Kelly Kelly.
Beth with a satellite back breaker and then she slams Kelly’s head into the mat.
Rosa is tagged in but Kelly with a kick and forearms. Kelly with an Irish whip
and then Kelly hits the handspring back elbow. Rosa with a drop toe hold and
then she hits Gail on the apron. Maria drops Rosa on the ropes and then Kelly
hits the leg drop off Rosa’s back for the three count.
Winners: Kelly Kelly, Gail Kim, and Maria Menunous
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Kofi losing the US Title to The Miz last
week.
The Miz makes his way into the arena and he is dressed to talk, not to wrestle.
He wants people to show respect to the new United States Champion. Miz asks if
he is bragging too much and he tells everyone to get used to it. Miz says that
the United States Champion will face the Intercontinental Champion. He will be
facing his former tag team partner, John Morrison. Miz says that they were the
greatest tag team of the 21st Century and he was the talent of that tag team.
Miz calls Morrison a hairdo with abs and compares him to Richard Simmons. Miz
says that while Morrison will be wearing bedazzled tank tops in ten years, he
will be the face of the top sports entertainment show. Miz tells us who he is
and that he is awesome.
It is time to run through the card for Bragging Rights.
Before our main event starts, Legacy are in the ring and Randy Orton says that
he was on the phone with Snoop Dogg and he told Snoop that it will be Cena’s
last night on Raw. They agreed that John Cena will compete in one of the biggest
matches of his career.
Randy does not tell us now, but we will find out after this match.
Match Number Eight: Randy Orton and John Cena versus Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase
Orton goes to the floor before the bell rings and we have déjà vu with Rhodes,
DiBiase, and Cena in the ring together. Cena and DiBiase start things off and
Cena with a waist lock take down for a near fall. Cena with a front face lock
into a waist lock. DiBiase with an elbow and punches followed by kicks. The
referee pulls DiBiase away and Rhodes works over Cena. Rhodes tags in and he
kicks Cena. DiBiase tags in and he hits a drop kick for a near fall. Cena and
DiBiase with punches and DiBiase with a power slam for a near fall. Rhodes tags
in and he punches Cena in the ribs. Rhodes works on the arm and has Cena in a
rear chin lock. Cena gets Rhodes on his back as he tries to get to his feet.
Cena tags in Orton who was not paying attention and Cena goes to the floor.
They lock up and Orton with a side head lock but Rhodes with a rollup for a near
fall. DiBiase tags in and he gets a near fall with a rollup followed by a small
package. Orton tags Cena in. Cena and Orton snarl at each other and Cena with
the flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb. Time for the Five
Knuckle Shuffle but Orton makes the blind tag. Cena gets DiBiase up for Attitude
Adjustment and Orton attacks Cena. DiBiase rolls up Orton and gets the three
count.
Winners: Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes
After the match, Cena gives Orton an Attitude Adjustment.
We are told that John Cena will be wrestling Triple H in a first time ever . . .
next week match on what may be Cena’s final Raw.
2010 - Jamie Keynes was released from her WWE developmental deal after being
eliminated on NXT.
2010 - CBS Big Brother reality star Jessie Godderz, who had been wrestling in
Canada for WFX, worked a TNA Impact taping, defeating Stevie Richards in a dark
match.
2010 - FOXNews.com featured a piece on celebrities being susceptible gto bedbugs
because of their travel schedule and stays in hotels, noting that "WWE
announcer" (oops!) Jeremy Borash had his own recent run-in, being bitten on the
face while staying in New Jersey and that he was offered a payout in exchange
for signing a release for the hotel, I guess to waive them of their
responsibilities in the attack.
2010 - WWE broadcast NXT. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We are on the internet again and your announcers are Michael ‘I am on the
internet but I dislike the internet’ Cole and Josh ‘Get me to Gemenon’ Mathews.
Your host is Matt ‘The Good One’ Striker.
Matt is in the ring and he brings the five remaining rookies to the ring as they
go past the pros. The rookies have air horns so it is probably trivia time.
There is an elimination in three weeks. Matt reminds us that Kaitlyn had
immunity but now we are all back to zero.
And it is WWE Name That Tune. We will hear a five second snippet of a
superstar’s entrance music.
The first song plays and AJ gets it right by guessing Sheamus. The second one
plays and AJ gets it right by guessing Teddy Long. The third one plays and Naomi
gets it right when she guesses Santino. AJ gets the next one right by guessing
Edge. AJ gets a fourth one when she correctly guesses John Cena. AJ gets the
next one as well when she guesses Kofi Kingston. AJ guesses the next one and
gets it right with the Miz while Michael Cole suggests that AJ get a life. AJ
continues to dominate by guessing Melina. The first round is over and round two
will be three seconds.
AJ continues to dominate by guessing Degeneration X. The streak continues with
AJ guessing Randy Orton. Guess who gets the next one because she guesses Zack
Ryder correctly. AJ even gets the legends one with Dusty Rhodes. Another correct
answer for AJ with Trish Stratus. Everyone draws a blank when the Legion of
Doom’s music plays. AJ gets the last one with Vince McMahon.
Naomi will be facing Alicia Fox next as a reward for breaking the clean sweep by
AJ.
We go to commercial.
Match Number One: Naomi with Kelly Kelly versus Alicia Fox with Maxine
They lock up and Alicia sends Naomi into the corner and Naomi pushes Alicia.
Alicia works on the arm but Naomi with a rollup for a near fall. Alicia with an
Irhs whip but Naomi floats over and leap frogs Alicia and follows it with a few
drop kicks and forearm. Naomi with an Iceman King Parsons’ butt bump and Alicia
goes to the floor. Naomi goes to the floor and brings Alicia back in. Alicia
wants Naomi to stop for a second and the referee obliges. Alicia with a kick and
then she connects with a forearm. Alicia sends Naomi into the turnbuckles and
then connects with a snap mare. Alicia with a reverse chin lock and pulls Naomi
to the mat by her hair and gets a near fall. Alicia with a chin lock on Naomi
but Naomi with forearms followed by an enzuigiri and she gets a near fall on
Alicia. Naomi takes time to deal with the crowd and then she hits a running kick
into the corner but Naomi misses a cross body. Alicia with two axe kicks for the
three count.
Winner: Alicia Fox
We go to the back where Goldust is with Aksana. He praises her on her
performance but Aksana remind Goldust about papers and attorney tell her she go
home for six months to fix things. Aksana says that it kill her hopes and
dreams. Goldust says that he will do anything for her and he tells Aksana to
focus for her match and the other competition. Goldust says that he believes in
her and he tells her to trust him. Goldust tells her some strategy as we go to
commercial.
We are back and it is time to talk about the second competition and it is going
to be a physical challenge with the power of the punch. First, we are going to
hear from the rookies. They have a minute to talk
Naomi says that she needs to vent. There is someone who has been working on her
last nerve. That person is Michael Cole. She is so sick of his negativity and
bad attitude. She says that Cole is no Jim Ross. Naomi wonders why Cole is here
if he is embarrassed. Naomi tells Cole to do something about his gray hair.
AJ is next and she is going to give a personal ad. AJ mentions that she is
single and she talks about her dream date. They go back to her place, turn the
lights down low, and light some candles. Then they turn something on . . . her X
Box. She has ordered a pizza and they can watch a movie.
Kaitlyn is next and she is going to talk about age before beauty. Kaitlyn turns
to Vickie. She says that Vickie has so much experience and she says that Vickie
is like a fine wine that she gets better with age. Kaitlyn says that she got
together with Dolph and got her a gift. She was told that her favorite perfume
is Ben Gay. She calls Vickie a minty, cheesy, fine wine.
Aksana is next and she talk about America. Aksana says she hope someone from
immigration watching. She think America is most beautiful country. Without
America there be no WWE Universe. Without WWE there be no Goldust or Aksana.
Without WWE there wouldn’t be such beautiful people in the crowd. She thank
Christopher Columbus for discovering America.
Maxine is going to talk about disrespect. She was disrespected by Hornswoggle
who pushed a pie in her face. She did get one on top of her, but Maxine reminds
us that she always ends up on top. Maxine turns to Kaitlyn and she says that she
is lucky to have Vickie as her pro. Instead, Kailtyn disrespected her
relationship with Dolph. She calls Kaitlyn a home wrecker and says that isn’t
how ladies do business.
We go to the Raw Rebound.
They talk about Team Raw and that give Michael Cole his chance to enjoy
something on the show because he gets to talk about Miz.
Josh talks about how NXT is on demand starting at midnight and then we see
highlights from the Vickie Guerrero/Kaitlyn match last week.
Kaitlyn is in the back and Vickie stops by. Vickie says that she was hoping it
would happen, but unfortunately Kailtyn did not get eliminated. She says that
they can work together for the next three weeks and let bygones be bygones.
Vickie tells Kaitlyn to stay away from Dolph for the next three weeks or
elimination won’t be the worst thing for Kaitlyn.
It is now time to take a look at Knucklehead.
We move to the stage and it is time for the second challenge with the Power of
the Punch Challenge. Naomi goes first and her total is 814, but since she hit
the bag with two hands, she has to do it again but with one hand. Naomi’s score
is 801. AJ is next and her total is 362 and Michael Cole gloats about being able
to punch harder than a woman. Kaitlyn is next and her score is she whiffs with a
5. Cole mentions that he is playing a game on his phone. Matt asks Kaitlyn for
her strategy and she says that she was trying to numb her arm to avoid any pain.
Aksana is next and her total is 666. Maxine is last and her score is 605. That
means that Naomi is the winner.
Matt asks Cole about Naomi’s performance. Cole mentions that Naomi got cheap
heat by mentioning him and then won this contest.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Two: Aksana with Goldust versus AJ with Primo
Goldust gives Aksana some advice and they lock up. AJ with an arm drag and drop
kick followed by a crucifix for a near fall. Aksana goes to the floor and
Goldust reminds Aksana of plan. Goldust hugs Aksana and then he tries to
motivate her. Aksana returns to the ring and AJ works on the arm and wrist.
Aksana with a slap and Goldust tells her to continue the attack. AJ gets out of
a slam attempt and AJ with a reverse chin lock. Aksana with an elbow and she
slides into a forearm. AJ with an inside cradle for the three count.
Winner: AJ
After the match, Goldust tells Aksana to stand up. He knows that the immigration
stuff is driving her crazy but Goldust says that there are options. Aksana says
there no options. Goldust says that they could get married and Aksana would be
able to stay in the country. Goldust reminds Aksana that he told her he would do
anything to help her. Goldust gets down on one knee and proposes to her. Aksana
says yes and Michael Cole celebrates as if he is going to be the matron of
honor.
2012 - WWE broadcast Smackdown. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We are live on tape from San Jose, California and your announcers are Josh ‘Drop
the Puck Already’ Mathews and John ‘Man Mountain Rock’ Layfield.
We will find out which is more powerful, the Brogue Kick from Sheamus or the
Knockout Punch from Big Show.
Booker T makes his way to the stage and he tells everyone that we will see the
World Title defended at Hell in a Cell in two weeks. Big Show will face Sheamus
for the first time. Booker says that there is a buzz going around over which is
the more devastating maneuver, the Brogue Kick or the Knockout Punch.
Booker says that he wouldn’t want to get kicked by either and each man thinks
theirs is the most powerful.
Booker brings out Big Show first and he looks at the apparatus.
We see footage from Monday when Big Show pushed Sheamus over the top rope by the
leg after blocking a Brogue Kick.
Booker introduces a man who needs no introduction, Sheamus.
Booker stands between Show and Sheamus. He says that tonight is all about the
Big Show and Sheamus. Booker reminds Show about what they talked about in the
locker room. It is not about Hell in a Cell and despite what happened on Monday
night, they can let it out on an inanimate object.
Each man will get one shot and the winner will be the one with the highest
score. Booker says that he knows a little about boxing and a championship
fighter has a punch of about 776 pounds per square inch.
Big Show gets to go first. Show refuses to go first. He will not play this game.
Show tells everyone to ask Undertaker and John Cena how devastating his punch
is. He says that he has knocked out Randy Orton and John Cena. He has knocked
out every superstar and he will knock out Sheamus.
Sheamus says that he is willing to take a shot. Sheamus lines up for the Brogue
Kick by pounding his chest and he connects with a kick that registers 1,322
pounds per square inch. Booker T is impressed with the performance.
Sheamus tells Show to give it a crack.
Show approaches the machine and he refuses to do it. Show says that he knows
that this is rigged and he is going to be made to look funny.
Sheamus says that they are here in the spirit of competition and everyone wants
to see which is more powerful, the Brogue Kick or the WMD.
Show continues to refuse and he says that he doesn’t want to look like a fool.
Sheamus asks Show if he wants a hug or if he is afraid that he is going to be
embarrassed because the Brogue Kick is more powerful than his punch. Sheamus
says that Show cannot be more embarrassed than his last World Title run of
forty-five seconds.
Show punches the machine and it registers at 1,809 pounds per square inch.
Sheamus and Show stare each other down as Booker declares Show the winner.
Show tells Sheamus that he will see him at Hell in a Cell . . . fella.
Booker tells Sheamus that he has his work cut out for him and he wants to know
how he feels.
Sheamus says that is impressive. Show is a giant but he is hitting a machine
that is standing still.
Something that is not standing still is Tensai who attacks Sheamus from behind.
We go to commercial.
Match Number One: Sheamus versus Tensai in a Non Title Match
Sheamus attacks Tensai on his way to the ring. Sheamus with punches and then he
gives Tensai a knee and he sends Tensai into the ringside barrier. Tensai with
forearms to the back and then he tries to send Sheamus into the ring post but
Sheamus blocks it and he sends Tensai into the post.
They return to the ring and the referee checks on both men to see if they are
ready to go and then he calls for the bell.
Sheamus charges at Tensai in the corner and he connects with forearms and
punches. Sheamus with an Irish whip and a running forearm into the corner.
Tensai with an Irish whip but Sheamus with kicks. Tensai with a back elbow to
Sheamus. Sheamus clips Tensai and he gets a near fall.
Sheamus with a forearm to the back followed by shoulders in the corner. Tensai
with a clothesline to Sheamus and he tries for a suplex but Sheamus blocks it
and he hits a suplex of his own and both men are down.
Tensai misses a splash into the corner and Sheamus with the two running double
sledges followed by a running shoulder into the midsection and a running knee
lift. Sheamus with a power slam for a near fall. Sheamus tries for the uranage
back breaker but Tensai with elbows and a body block but he misses the back
senton splash. Sheamus gets Tensai on his shoulders for White Noise and then he
signals for the Brogue Kick after looking around.
Sheamus with the Brogue Kick for the three count.
Winner: Sheamus
We go to commercial.
We are back and some members of the San Francisco 49ers are in the crowd.
We see footage of the attack by Alberto Del Rio on Randy Orton two weeks ago
after Smackdown.
Josh mentions that Randy Orton is looking for Alberto Del Rio.
Alberto is in the locker room with Ricardo Rodriguez. Alberto wants to know what
Ricardo is doing. Ricardo brings up the rumors and Alberto says that he does not
care with he said on Twitter. Remember what he did in the past and what Big Show
did to Orton. Alberto tells Ricardo if he is so worried about Orton, he should
go out and find him.
Ricardo is hesitant but he leaves the room and we go to commercial.
We are back and Ricardo is looking in the back and he does not look too
confident. He asks if anyone has seen Orton. Ricardo continues to walk and he is
stopped by a snake and Ricardo is afraid. It is not a Viper, it is a Cobra.
Santino asks Ricardo if he is afraid of snakes. Ricardo says that he isn’t but
Santino tells him that he should be afraid of the Cobra and the Viper.
Ricardo walks away after being attacked by the Cobra.
We see footage from Monday when Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre, and Heath Slater
attacked Zack Ryder and Santino Marella after Zack and Santino lost to Cody
Rhodes and Damien Sandow.
Heath Slater tells everyone to listen up. Drew says that what happened on Raw
was more than a simple beat down. It was more like beautiful music. Jinder says
that as solo acts, their careers were way out of tune. Now they joined forces to
become a super group. Heath says that they are The Band.
Match Number Two: Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal (with Drew McIntyre) versus
Santino Marella and Zack Ryder
Ryder and Mahal start things off. Ryder works on the wrist and applies a side
head lock. Ryder drives Mahal’s head into the mat and hits a drop kick for a
near fall. Santino tags in and he goes up top but he decides to go to the bottom
rope for a double sledge.
Mahal with a knee and forearm but Santino with a split followed by a hip toss.
He takes too long talking to Slater so he misses the diving head butt. Mahal
with a kick and he tags in Slater. Mahal with a snap mare and Slater with a
sliding clothesline for a near fall. Slater kicks at Ryder and then he punches
Marella. Slater with an Irish whip and he kicks Santino in the corner.
Mahal tags back in and they kick Santino. Slater tags back in and they continue
to kick Santino. Slater with a near fall. Santino avoids a punch but Santino
misses making the tag and Slater with a gator roll into a reverse chin lock.
Santino gets to his feet and he snap mares Slater. Santino with a punch and a
split stunner. Santino goes to the wrong corner first but he tags in Ryder.
Ryder with a forearm but he connects with knees when Ryder charges into the
corner. Ryder with a missile drop kick and then he hits the running forearm into
the corner.
Ryder sets for the Broski Boot and he connects. Ryder gets a near fall but Mahal
breaks things up. Mahal sends Santino to the floor but Ryder clotheslines Mahal
over the top rope to the floor. Slater with a kick followed by a snap mare
driver for the three count.
Winners: Jinder Mahal and Heath Slater
We see what happened on Monday between Kane, Daniel Bryan, and Dolph Ziggler.
Ziggler sent a Tout to challenge Kane tonight.
Match Number Three: Kane versus Dolph Ziggler (with Vickie Guerrero)
Ziggler with forearms to th back and a waist lock but Kane is able to apply a
waist lock and he lifts Ziggler followed by an uppercut. Ziggler rolls to the
apron for a moment. Kane misses a punch and Ziggler with punches of his own.
Ziggler climbs the turnbuckles but Kane pushes him off. Ziggler tries for a
cross body but Kane catches him. Ziggler escapes a power slam attempt and he
connects with a forearm.
Kane tries to send Ziggler over the top rope but Ziggler skins the cat and
returns to the ring. The return is short lived because Kane connects with a boot
that sends Ziggler over the top rope to the floor.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Kane with a knee and punch in the corner. Kane with an Irish
whip and Ziggler floats over. Kane sends Ziggler to the apron again but Ziggler
drops Kane across the top rope. Ziggler goes up top and Kane grabs Ziggler by
the throat when he gets to the mat. Ziggler avoids the choke slam and he hits a
Fameasser for a near fall.
Ziggler punches Kane and head butts him. Ziggler with another punch but Kane
with a punch of his own. Kane with more punches and kicks to Ziggler. Ziggler
with a swinging neck breaker but he takes too long to make the cover so Kane is
able to kick out.
Ziggler with boots to Kane followed by a series of elbow drops culminating in a
delayed leaping elbow drop. Ziggler with a near fall. Ziggler with a kick to
Kane followed punches and he chokes Kane in the corner. Ziggler with a front
face lock but Kane runs Ziggler into the turnbuckles.
Kane with an arm drag but Ziggler with a drop kick. Ziggler misses a splash into
the corner and Ziggler staggers around the ring. Kane with a clothesline for a
near fall. Kane with a drop kick to Ziggler followed by a near fall. Kane with
an Irish whip and clotheslines into the corner.
Kane with the side slam for a near fall. Kane goes to the apron and then he goes
up top for the clothesline but Ziggler hits the ropes and it crotches Kane.
Ziggler punches Kane and then he tries for a superplex but Kane with a head butt
that sends Ziggler to the mat.
Vickie gets on the apron and she distracts Kane long enough to allow Ziggler to
get the briefcase and he hits Kane in the midsection with it and the referee
calls for the bell.
After the match, Ziggler tries to hit Kane with the case but Kane with an
uppercut.
Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring to help out his tag team partner and they
argue. Bryan says that he saved his partner while Kane says he was in control.
Matt Striker gets in the ring and he asks Kane and Bryan if this bickering will
cost them the title at Hell in a Cell. He asks Bryan about the people who say
that he is the weak link in the team. Bryan applies the No Lock on Striker. Kane
picks up Bryan by the beard. Kane puts Bryan in the corner and then Kane picks
up Striker. Kane picks him up higher and gives Striker a choke slam despite
Bryan’s demands not to do it.
Ricardo Rodriguez continues his search for Randy Orton and he is sent down
another hallway. Ricardo hears what sounds like Orton, but he storms into a
dressing room and it is Hornswoggle with a Randy Orton Brawling Buddy. Ricardo
beats up the action figure and leaves.
We go to commercial.
We are back with footage from Raw when Larry King ‘interviewed’ Miz only to have
Miz sprayed with water from Larry’s wife.
Miz is at the announce table and Josh asks Miz about being embarrassed on his
birthday. Miz says that he is a star maker and that is what he is going to do to
Kofi Kingston.
Match Number Four: Kofi Kingston versus Big Show
Show backs Kofi into the corner but he misses with a punch. Kofi with kicks but
Show with a shoulder tackle and Kofi goes down. Kofi goes to the apron and then
the floor but Show picks Kofi up by the hair. Show is dropped on the top rope.
Kofi goes for a springboard drop kick but he does not move Big Show.
Show with a chop to Kofi. Kofi struggles to breathe because of the beating from
Show but Show charges into a boot from Kofi. Kofi with a pendulum kick and then
he goes up top and hits a missile drop kick and he gets Show down. Kofi hits the
Boom drop on Show and he sets for Trouble in Paradise but Show blocks it and
Kofi grabs his shin. Show with the punch and he gets the three count.
Winner: Big Show
After the match, the medical staff and referee check on Kofi. Miz gets up from
the announce table and he throws out a few Reallys before saying that this is
appropriate because Kofi should be lying on his back, beaten once again. That is
the story of Kofi’s life, he comes so close only to fall short.
Miz says that he is going to leave with his head held high and the
Intercontinental Championship over his shoulder, just like it will be on
Wednesday when he beats Kofi on The Main Event. Miz reminds us who he is and
that he is Awesome.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to talk about the choice that CM Punk has for Monday.
Does he face Ryback or John Cena at Hell in a Cell? The WWE Universe is split.
Ricardo is telling Alberto that he knows that Randy Orton is here. Ricardo hides
behind Del Rio and Daniel Bryan enters. Bryan asks if they were expecting
someone else. Alberto says that they were expecting a snake, not a goat.
Daniel says that if he is a goat, he is the Greatest of All Time and he Am the
Tag Team Champions.
Alberto says that Daniel is the tag team champions because of Kane.
Daniel tells Alberto that he is talking to him because Randy Orton has not found
Del Rio yet.
Daniel tells Alberto that they have a match tonight. We will find out who the
real G.O.A.T. in WWE is. Daniel reminds Alberto and Ricardo that he am the tag
team champions.
We go to Booker T’s office and he is joined by Teddy Long, Layla El, and Kaitlyn.
Eve and Kaitlyn says that they have proof of the person who attacked Kailtyn.
They found the blonde wig. Teddy Long says that Aksana told them that she found
a blonde wig in Eve’s bag.
Eve conveniently enters the office and she says that now it is okay to go
through people’s personal property. Eve says that she found a blonde wig in
Teddy’s bag. She wonders if it was Teddy in the wig.
People scream and Booker wants to talk to Kaitlyn and Layla.
Teddy says that he does not know what Eve is trying to do or prove but he had
nothing to do with it. Eve tells Teddy that she did not do it either.
Match Number Five: Sin Cara versus Damien Sandow (with Cody Rhodes)
The lights go blue and Sandow pushes Cara and he tells Cara that today is not
his day. Cara with a kick to the leg but Sandow pushes Cara down. Cara with a
series of kicks and then he uses the ropes for a flipping arm drag and Sandow
goes to the floor>
Sandow returns to the ring and he connects with a knee and kicks in the corner.
Sandow chokes Cara. Sandow with a side Russian leg sweep and then he rolls
through for the Elbow of Disdain and connects and gets a near fall.
Cara with a jawbreaker followed by forearms. Cara with a handspring back elbow
to Sandow and then he hits a rana that sends Sandow to the apron. Cara with a
double jump drop kick that sends Sandow to the floor.
Cara goes up top and Rhodes takes one for the team as Cara hits a cross body
onto Rhodes. Cara with an enzuigiri from the apron but Rhodes goes after Cara
and puls Cara from the apron. The referee sees Cody go after Cara and he sends
Rhodes to the back.
Rhodes argues with the referee before going up the ramp. Sandow pleads his case
and for Rhodes. Cara with a springbard rana and he gets the three count.
Winner: Sin Cara
Rhodes and Sandow have a discussion in the ring, possibly about the Nobel Peace
Prize winners.
Daniel Bryan walks in the back and he tells Kane that no matter how much trouble
he might be in, he does not want Kane to come out to help him. Kane tells Bryan
he will not have to worry about that.
Match Number Six: Daniel Bryan versus Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez)
They lock up and Del Rio with a kick instead of a clean break. Bryan with kicks
to the leg followed by a European uppercut or two. Bryan with a snap mare and
kick to the back for a near fall. Del Rio sends Bryan into the corner and he
kicks Bryan and chokes him in the corner.
Del Rio with a suplex and he floats over for a near fall. Del Rio with an Irish
whip but Bryan moves when Del Rio charges into the corner. Bryan with kicks of
no in the corner and around the ring. Bryan drives Del Rio’s knees into the mat
and he gets a near fall. Bryan with another European uppercut.
Del Rio with kicks but Bryan with a punch and kicks to the midsection. Bryan
flips over Del Rio in the corner and then he hits a flying clothesline. Bryan
sets for the kicks of No to the chest. Bryan with a running kick to the
midsection and then he sets for the running drop kick into the corner but Del
Rio moves and Bryan hits the mat hard.
Del Rio with a step up enzuigiri to the shoulder. Del Rio wraps Bryan’s arm in
the ropes as he sets up for the cross arm breaker. Del Rio misses a splash into
the ropes but he holds on to the ropes. Bryan with kicks to the chest and Del
Rio goes to the floor.
Bryan misses a running knee off the apron and Del Rio sends Bryan shoulder first
into the ringside barrier as we go to commercial.
Bryan with a kick to Del Rio as he tries to get feeling back into his arm. Del
Rio with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker for a near fall. Del Rio with a kick to the
arm and he applies a key lock. Bryan gets to his feet and he punches Del Rio in
the midsection. Del Rio tries for another tilt-a-whirl back breaker but Bryan
lands on his feet. Bryan tries for a round kick but Del Rio ducks it.
Del Rio tries for the float over into the cross arm breaker but Bryan avoids it
and Bryan tries to lock in the No Lock but Ricardo gets on the apron and
distracts the referee. Bryan is able to apply the hold but Del Rio crawls to the
ropes as Ricardo tries to help by moving the rope closer. Del Rio gets his
finger tip on the rope and Bryan releases the hold.
Del Rio goes to the apron and he applies a cross arm breaker in the ropes and
the referee tells Del Rio to release the hold. Del Rio sends Bryan shoulder
first into the ring post and then he floats over into the cross arm breaker and
Bryan has to tap out.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
After the match, Del Rio celebrates in the ring and he has his arm raised by the
referee.
Alberto says that he heard the rumors and the talking. The social media is
messing with you because Randy Orton will not show up tonight. He says that we
will see why he is not showing up tonight.
We see the footage from two weeks ago, one more time. We then see the footage
from Orton’s match against Big Show on Main Event.
Del Rio says that Randy Orton is not a viper. He is not the apex predator
because Alberto Del Rio is the new apex predator in the WWE. Orton is nothing
but a slimy garden snake with no cajones to show his face tonight. Randy made
the right decision to hide in the shadows like a little girl.
If Orton was here, he would give Randy a piece of his own medicine. Del Rio does
the Orton pose. Del Rio then does the twist into the mat and he sees Randy Orton
a few inches away from him. Orton grabs Del Rio and connects with forearms and
kicks to the ribs. Orton sends Del Rio into the announce table and then connects
with a European uppercut. Del Rio is sent into the ring post. Orton sends Del
Rio into the ring steps and then Randy rearranges the announce table.
Orton puts Del Rio on the announce table and sets for the IEDDT off the table
but Ricardo jumps on Orton’s back.
Del Rio goes up the ramp but Orton knows that Ricardo is at ringside and on the
announce table. Orton slams Ricardo’s head into the announce table and then
Orton hits an RKO on Ricardo onto the table.
2012 - Pro Wrestling Syndicate ran Rahway, NJ. Mike Johnson filed the following
live report:
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Hacksaw Duggan vs. Armando Estrada (with Iron Sheik)
As Duggan's music hit, Estrada took the mic and began ripping on the fact that there were no ring steps for him to climb. He said that in case you have a bad memory, his name Armando Alejandro Estrada. He ripped on New Jersey and introduced his manager for tonight, The Iron Sheik. Sheik said that everyone knows the history between him and Hacksaw Duggan in New Jersey and ripped on Duggan for getting pulled over in the Turnpike years ago, saying it cost the Sheik millions of dollars.
Estrada backed off early and went to the floor as Duggan played to the crowd. He chased Estrada back out of the ring. They finally locked up and went back and forth. Duggan hit a series of clotheslines and Estrada rolled out of the ring.
Estrada fired back and locked Duggan in a sleeper. Duggan fought his way out and backed Estrada hard into the corner. He nailed Estrada with the Three Point Stance and scored the pin.
Your winner, Hacksaw Duggan!
Mostly shenanigans but a nice way to fire up the crowd. It was what you'd expect from a Duggan match. Estrada played a nice foil for him.
Harry Smith vs. Alex Reynolds
Smith came out wearing the IWGP Tag title. He and Reynolds went back and forth until Reynolds backed off to the floor. Smith demanded he return to the ring.
When they returned, Smith maintained control and even placed Reynolds on the top. Smith slammed Reynolds and went for a suplex but Reynolds slipped out and snapped him throat first over the ropes, then tossed him to the floor. Reynolds hit a dive to the outside but was caught by Smith. Smith went to run him into the corner but Reynolds slipped off and shoved him into it.
They battled back and forth with some really good sequences and near falls. Reynolds hit a moonsault for a two count. Reynolds went to the top but was cut off and superplexed into the ring for a two count.
Smith hit a series of offensive moves, including a backdrop and punches in the corner. Smith nailed a nice snap powerslam for a two count. Reynolds caught him with an anklelock and scissored Smith's leg. Smith reversed that into a sharpshooter but Reynolds grabbed the ropes.
Reynolds came back with a tornado DDT off the ropes and scored the pin.
Big upset!
Your winner, Alex Reynolds!
The crowd chanted "Bullsh**." Nice, solid wrestling match.
The Reality Check's Kevin Matthews and Devon Moore came out. Reynolds remained in the ring and got into a fighting stance to protect himself. They instead offered their hands. PWS champion Kevin Matthews said they have been watching him the last few months and they've taken notice of his talent as well as the fans disrespecting him. He said that apparently they don't have the same eye for talent as Reality Check. They invited him to become the new member and he accepted.
Diamond Dallas Page's music hit and he came to the ring in street clothes. Page put over New Jersey and thanked the fans who came from other places. He plugged he would be appearing at the Jacob Javits Center on 10/27 doing DDPYOGA with WPIX. He said tonight he was the Commissioner of PWS.
Matthews said he's been watching DDP his entire career. He said he was a big fan and even does DDPYOGA. He said he wanted to recruit DDP to Reality Check as well. The crowd didn't like that idea. Page said he would consider it and give them his answer at the end of the night. They left and Page asked the crowd if they wanted him to do it. The crowd was big-time against it.
Rikishi came to the ring for his match. A member of Enhancement Talent came out and said this was his ring and no one came to see a fat Samoan wrestler. He got wiped out and Rikishi killed him with a splash and prepared for the Stinkface. The other member of Enhancement Talent hit the ring and they double teamed Rikishi. Vader and Paul Bearer came to the ring.
Vader with Paul Bearer vs. Rikishi
Vader and Rikishi laid out Talent, then faced off for their match. Vader took the mic and asked everyone what time is it. Rikishi said it was Stinkface Time Vader began mocking him for needing to be rescued earlier and said it's time for them to get it on. They played to the crowd for a bit.
They locked up and muscled each other into the corner. Enhancement Talent hit the ring but ended up getting laid out. The referee ruled it was a tag match.
Vader wiped out one of the Talent with a Vader splash off the road. Rikishi killed the other one and nailed a sitdown splash for the pin.
Your winners, Rikishi and Vader!
A pretty nothing match. They gave one of them a Stinkface. Vader said that for the first time in the history of wrestling, he's going to dance. Wow. I didn't need to see that. He actually knew the dance steps, which was funny.
PWS Tri-State champion Tony Nese vs. Star Man
Huge reaction for Star Man. They had some nice wrestling early. Star backdropped Nese to the apron outside but Nese drilled him with a kick to the head. Nese missed a moonsault. They went back and forth with a series of reversals until Nese nailed a kick, sending Star to the outside and hit a big dive to the outside.
They returned to the ring and battled back and forth until Star Man froze in place. Nese rebounds off the ropes but was clotheslined by Star. Star hit a dive to the outside.
Star Man hit a double springboard moonsault for a two count. Nese locked on a rear chinlock for a two count. They went back and forth with near falls. Nese hit a big standing suplex for a two count. Star Man went for a double underhook suplex but was backdropped over.
Star Man nailed a series of clotheslines for a two count. Nese whipped him into the ropes but was kicked in the face. Star Man hit a spinning kick for a two count. Star Man hit a standing moonsault for a two count.
Nese rolled up Star Man, who reversed it for a two count. Nese lifted up Star Man and powerbombed him into the corner and then ran into him with a big knee. Nese went for a kryptonite krunch but Star Man fought his way out and rolled him up for a two count. Star Man went to the top. Nese tried to fight him off but was sent to the mat with a slam. He went to the top for a move.
Alex Reynolds hit the ring, gave Star Man the finger and dropped an elbow on Nese. DQ.
Your winner by DQ and still PWS Tri-State champion, Tony Nese!
Reynolds said that if anyone is beating him for the belt it's him. Fun match but that finish was just terrible. I get that it sets up a three-way issue but to give the fans that as the end to a pretty fun match really blows.
Devon Moore vs. John Silver vs. Lance Anoai vs. Lucifer Darksyde vs. Rich Swann vs. The Dynamic Sensation
Lots of feeling out early on. Swann tagged in and cleaned house. He ate a superkick so hard he walked all the way up the aisle. Silver locked a sleeper on Darksyde and Silver nailed a superkick. Everyone battled to the floor, setting up a BIG dive from Lance that looked awesome. Swann then hit an awesome twisting dive over the ropes onto everyone.
Back in the ring, Lucifer drilled Lance with a big clothesline. He nailed a flip somersault for a two count. Silver and Swann went back and forth with some stiff kicks and shots. Swann drilled him with an insane DDT that flipped him hard.
They battled back and forth. Darksyde killed someone with a moonsault but Devon Moore nailed him with the chair and scored the pin.
Your winner, Devon Moore!
Some nice dives and sequences here.
There was a huge multi-tag team bout with the Phat Pack winning the PWS Tag belts, which are apparently invisible.
Texas champion Dr. Tom Prichard vs. the Big O (with Becky Bayless)
Prichard locked up with O who overpowered him early. O slammed Prichard and dropkicked him. Prichard tried to send him into the buckles and then retreated to the floor.
When Prichard returned, he nailed O with a foreign object and hid it from the referee. He covered O for a two count. Prichard tried to work him over on the mat but O fought his way back. O nailed a suplex for a two count.
Bayless grabbed the foreign object from Prichard and O nailed a running over the shoulder with a power slam.
Your winner and new Texas champion, The Big O!
O is very big but very green. He's got some charisma though, a lot of it. Very basic match but that was probably for the best.
PWS champion Kevin Matthews in an open challenge
Matthews said that last month, Belding was a special guest in the building to be Commissioner and disrespected Reality Check. He said he gave Devon Moore a stunner heard around the world, so he challenges Belding to a match.
He said that leads him to the open challenge to anyone from PWS, WWE, TNA or the "chickensh** fed that drew no one last weekend" (ROH). Out came some guy dressed as Superman, I guess because it's NYC Comic Con weekend.
Matthews asked him who the hell he was. He said he was the Marvelous One. Well, he got Marvelously wiped out and pinned in 10 seconds.
Out came Star Man from the front door. He hit a flying bodypress on Matthews as he turned around for a two count. Star Man locked on a crossface in the middle of the ring.
Matthews rolled out of it. Star Man went for a tornado DDT but was stopped and nailed with a belly to belly overhead suplex into the corner for a two count. The crowd chanted "Let's go Star Man." Matthews nailed a twisting DDT for a two count. Star Man kept kicking up.
Matthews continued working him over but Star Man caught him with a sliced bread #2 for a two count. Out came Reality Check but Star Man hit a flip dive over the ropes to wipe them out. Matthews cut him iff as he returned to the ring and a powerbomb and an Awesomebomb for the pin.
Your winner and still PWS champion, Kevin Matthews!
Tony Nese hit the ring and the Big O hit the ring and made the save, brawling with Reality Check.
DDP's music hit and he came to the ring, wearing a Reality Check shirt. He acted like he was with the group, then drilled everyone with Diamond Cutters.
He raised Star Man's hand and celebrated with the others.
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