5/21 THIS DAY IN HISTORY: MR. T IS BORN, SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP PURCHASES RING OF HONOR, THESZ MERGES TWO WORLD TITLES, HOGAN VS. DR D. IN MSG AND MORE

By Mike Johnson on 2024-05-21 08:00:00

May 21st

On this day in history in ....

1952 - One of the most important celebrity professional wrestlers of all time, Rocky III and A-Team star Mr. T is born in Chicago.

1952 - Lou Thesz defeats Baron Michele Leone in Los Angeles to merge the California-version of the World Title with the National Wrestling Alliance and National Wrestling Association World Titles. Those three title wins, along with a non-title win over American Wrestling Association champion Gorgeous George, makes Lou Thesz the undisputed World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. The title would remain undisputed for five years, until a Thesz-Edouard Carpentier match ends in controversy, splintering the titles again.

1963 - WWWF ran Trenton, NJ, headlined by WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino & Miguel Perez fighting Skull Murphy & Brute Bernard to a draw.

1963 - WWWF ran Bridgeport, CT at the Arena for a television taping featuring:
-Vittorio Apollo defeated Tony Altimore.
-Vittorio Apollo defeated Joe Quinones.
-Tony Altimore defeated Tony Martinelli in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-1.
-The Magnificent Maurice defeated Paul Reinhardt.
-Pat Barrett defeated Willie Bath.
-Arnold Skaaland defeated Tommy O'Toole.
-The Shadow defeated Roger Dupree.

1964 -WWWF ran Washington DC at the Capital Arena:
-Don McClarity & Bill Watts defeated Luke Graham & Boris Malenko.
-Pedro Morales defeated Matt Gilmore.
-Killer Kowalski defeated Arnold Skaaland.
-Gorilla Monsoon defeated Sonny Love.
-Freddie Blassie defeated Jerry Miller.
-Smasher Sloan defeated Manuel Soto.

1966 - WWWF ran Baltimore, MD at the Civic Center with the following results:

-Arnold Skaaland defeated Frank Hickey
-Thomas Marin defeated Angelo Savoldi
-Pete Sanchez defeated Johnny Rodz
-Chief Big Heart defeated the Green Hornet
-WWWF U.S. Tag Team Champions Johnny Valentine & Antonio Pugliese defeated the Beast & Curtis Iaukea
-WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeated Baron Mikel Scicluna

1966 - WWWF ran Baltimore, MD with the TV Taping featuring Waldo Von Erich defeating Antonio Pugliese via disqualification and Vittorio Apollo defeating Johnny Rodz.

1967 - Chris Benoit was born.

1969 - WWWF ran Baltimore, Maryland with the Civic Center:

-Arnold Skaaland defeated Duke Savage.
-John L Sullivan defeated Lou Albano.
-The Fabulous Moolah & Toni Rose defeated Betty Boucher & Vivian Vachon.
-Baron Mikel Scicluna defeated Carlos Colon.
-Victor Rivera & Dominic DeNucci defeated Luke Graham & Prof. Toru Tanaka.
-WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeated Killer Kowalski via disqualification; Haystacks Calhoun was the guest referee for the bout.

1970 - WWWF ran Washington DC at the National Arena with the following results:

-Prof. Toru Tanaka pinned Lee Wong.
-Patsy O'Neill defeated Helen Held.
-Geto Mongol defeated Ramos Molina.
-Crusher Verdu defeated John L Sullivan.
-Jose Rivera defeated Mike Conrad in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0.
-Manuka Akim defeated Frank Hickey.
-WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino fought Bepo Mongol to a draw.

1971 - WWWF ran New London, CT at the Junior High School with the top match results featuring:

-Manuel Soto defeated Dale Evans at 15:47
-Joe Esposito defeated Luis Torres at 12:04
-WWWF World Champion Pedro Morales & Gorilla Monsoon defeated Bull Pometti & Juan Caruso (substituting for Blackjack Mulligan) in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0, at 15:12

1976 - WWWF ran New London, CT at the Ocean Beach Park Auditorium with the following results:

-Jose Gonzalez pinned Gene Dundee at 20:40
-Arnold Skaaland & Joe Esposito defeated Tony Altimore & Mark Tendler in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0; fall #1 - Skaaland & Esposito won at the 17-minute mark; fall #2: Skaaland & Esposito won at 14:12
-Stan Hansen pinned Johnny Rivera at 5:10
-Billy White Wolf defeated Skandor Akbar via disqualification at the 13-minute mark when Akbar struck the referee

1976 - WWWF ran Harrisburg, PA at Zembo Mosque with the following results:

-Baron Mikel Scicluna pinned Pinky Larson at 10:46.
-Stan Lavdas pinned Al Palmer at 10:40.
-Susan Green & Vivian St. John defeated Paula Kaye & Kitty Adams in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match; fall #1 - Green & St. John won at 11:36; fall #2 - Kaye & Adams won at 8:52; fall #3 - Green & Adams won at 4:29.
-Gorilla Monsoon pinned Crusher Blackwell at 12:07.
-Ivan Putski pinned Ernie Ladd at 12:51.

1977 - The WWWF and the NWA World championships were both defended at a Championship Wrestling from Florida event in St. Petersburg, FL at the Bayfront Center. WWWF champion Superstar Graham defeated Jos LeDuc while NWA World champion Harley Race fought Dusty Rhodes to a time limit draw. Undercard results of the card saw:

-Susan Greene won a 7-women battle royal.
-Kevin Sullivan fought Gordon Nelson to a draw.
-Pat Patterson defeated Raul Matta.
-Mike Graham defeated Dutch Mantell.
-Jack & Jerry Brisco defeated Buddy Wolff & Butcher Vachon via disqualification.
-Ernie Ladd defeated Ox Baker.

1980 - WWF ran White Plains, NY at the Westchester County Center, featuring:

-Manuel Soto fought Steve King to a draw.
-Frank Savage defeated Angelo Gomez.
-Davey O'Hannon defeated Frankie Williams.
-Larry Sharpe defeated El Olympico.
-WWF Tag Team Champions the Wild Samoans defeated Gorilla Monsoon & Rene Goulet.
-Ivan Putski defeated Ken Patera.

1982 - Wahoo McDaniel defeats Sgt. Slaughter for the United States Heavyweight Title in Richmond, Virginia, beginning his second title reign.

1982 - The AWA ran Schofield, WI at D.C. Everest High School Gym with the following results:
AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Tito Santana
Baron Von Raschke beat Sheik Adnan Al-Kaisee.
Little Tokyo & Cowboy Lang beat Tiny Thumb & Lone Eagle in a midget tag match.
Brad Rheingans beat Sgt. Jacques Goulet

1983 - WWWF ran Baltimore, MD at the Civic Center featuring the following results:

-Salvatore Bellomo defeated Bob Bradley
-Swede Hanson defeated Bob Bradley
-Samula defeated Tony Colon
-WWF World Champion Bob Backlund defeated Ivan Koloff
-Baron Mikel Scicluna defeated Rocky Cole
-Victor Rivera defeated Frankie Williams
-Sika defeated Israel Matia
-Afa defeated Jules Strongbow
-Susan Starr & Princess Victoria defeated Leilani Kai & the Fabulous Moolah

1983 - The WWF Intercontinental championship was defended on a card in Los Angeles, CA at the Sports Arena as Rocky Johnson fought WWF Intercontinental champion Don Muraco to a double countout. Other results from the card saw:

-Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Tony Rocco.
-Jerry Monte fought the Mighty Zulu to a draw.
-The Great Goliath defeated Billy Anderson.
-Alexis Smirnoff defeated Guy Lambert.
-Steve Pardee defeated Black Gordman via disqualification.
-Pat Patterson defeated Iron Mike Sharpe.
-Jimmy Snuka defeated Buddy Rose.
-Mil Mascaras defeated Ray Stevens.

1983 - Jim Crockett Promotions ran Greensboro, NC at the Coliseum featuring the following results:
Keith Larson defeated Masa Fuchi
Bill White defeated Ken Hall
Gene Anderson & the Magic Dragon defeated Rick Connors & Vinnie Valentino
Johnny Weaver defeated Ricky Harris
Rufus R. Jones defeated Jake Roberts
The Great Kabuki defeated Jimmy Valiant
NWA U.S. Champion Greg Valentine defeated Jos LeDuc
Jack & Jerry Brisco defeated NWA World Tag Team Champions Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood via disqualification

1984 - WWF returned to New York City, NY at Madison Square Garden, drawing a sellout as well as an overflow crowd watching the card via closed circuit in the adjacent Felt Forum with the following results:

-Akira Maeda defeated Rene Goulet at 9:47
-In his return to the Garden for the first time in two years, Jesse Ventura defeated Salvatore Bellomo via submission with the backbreaker at 4:31.

-WWF Women's Champion the Fabulous Moolah defeated Wendi Richter via disqualification at 12:20 when the challenger shoved the referee.

-Mr. Fuji & Tiger Chung Lee defeated B. Brian Blair & Tony Garea at 18:04
-The Wild Samoans defeated Bobo Brazil, Rocky Johnson, & SD Jones at 12:00
-Jimmy Snuka defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification at 10:05
-Roddy Piper defeated Ivan Putski via disqualification at 4:07 after Putski hit the referee as both men were brawling in the ring.
-Paul Orndorff defeated WWF Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana via count-out at 22:26 after Santana fell to the floor after missing the flying forearm and Orndorff pulling down the top rope.

-Sgt. Slaughter fought the Iron Sheik to a double disqualification at 14:47 after both men shoved referee Danny Davis.

-George Steele defeated Terry Daniels.
-WWF Champion Hulk Hogan pinned David Schultz at 5:46 with a clothesline and the legdrop.

1985 - Don Owens Promotions' Pacific Northwest Wrestling, ran their 60th Anniversary card in Portland, OR at Memorial Coliseum featuring talent from all three major promotions as Roddy Piper, a huge star for WWF at the time, worked the show out of respect for Owens while the AWA and NWA sent their reigning World champions. The complete results from the card, which in many ways was the last big hurrah for the company, saw:
-Cowboy Lang defeated Little Tokyo.
-Mega Maharishi defeated Billy Two Eagles.
-Jerry Grey defeated Rocky Venturo.
-Karl Steiner defeated Steve Simpson.
-Bobby Jaggers & Ricky Vaughn defeated Timothy Flowers & Chris Colt.
-Sgt. Slaughter defeated Kendo Nagasaki.
-Roddy Piper defeated Buddy Rose.
-Larry & Curt Hennig defeated AWA Tag Team Champions the Road Warriors (with Paul Ellering) via disqualification when Curt was illegally double teamed in the ring; after the match, Billy Jack made the save and helped Curt clear the ring of the Road Warriors.
-NWA World Champion Ric Flair fought Billy Jack to a 45-minute time-limit draw; the challenger attempted to apply the full nelson when the time limit expired (Jack's first appearance using Diana Ross' "Muscles" as his theme song).
-AWA World Champion Rick Martel pinned Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion Mike Miller with a cradle at 7:20 as the challenger attempted to apply the Boston Crab.

1985 - WWF ran three live events the same night, featuring the following results:

Springfield, MA at the Civic Center:

-Rick McGraw fought Terry Gibbs to a draw.
-Swede Hanson defeated Johnny Rodz.
-Ken Patera defeated George Sanders.
-SD Jones defeated Charlie Fulton.
-Pedro Morales defeated Rene Goulet.
-Bruno & David Sammartino defeated Brutus Beefcake & Johnny V.

Angeles, CA at the Sports Arena, drawing 6,000:

-Mr. Wrestling II defeated Matt Borne.
-Moondog Spot defeated Chief War Eagle.
-Salvatore Bellomo defeated Les Thornton via disqualification.
-George Wells defeated Jack Armstrong.
-WWF Women's Champion Wendi Richter defeated the Fabulous Moolah (sub. for Mad Maxine).
-Ricky Steamboat & Jimmy Snuka defeated Bob Orton Jr. & Barry O (sub. for Roddy Piper who was wrestling Buddy Rose in Portland, OR).
-Tito Santana & the Junkyard Dog defeated WWF Intercontinental champion Greg Valentine & Don Muraco.

Erie, PA:
-Jim Neidhart defeated Billy Red Lyons.
-Ivan Putski defeated Bret Hart via countout.
-Big John Studd defeated Tony Atlas.
-Tony Garea defeated Steve Lombardi.
-Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Nikolai Volkoff & the Iron Sheik via disqualification.

1986 - The White Ninja (Keiji Mutoh) defeats Kendall Windham for the Florida Heavyweight Title in Tampa. This would mark the first North American championship for Mutoh, however, he would later have to return the belt to Windham when replays showed that Mutoh used an illegal karate thrust to win the title.

1986 - WWF ran Buffalo, NY at the Memorial Auditorium with the following results:

-B. Brian Blair defeated Paul Christy.
-Scott McGhee defeated Rene Goulet.
-Hercules defeated Lanny Poffo.
-Dan Spivey defeated Tiger Chung Lee.
-Big John Studd defeated Tony Atlas.
-Cpl. Kirchner defeated Nikolai Volkoff.
-WWF Tag Team Champions British Bulldogs, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated The Hart Foundation, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart.
-WWF Intercontinental Champion Randy Savage defeated Tito Santana.

1987 - Jim Crockett Promotions ran Salisbury, MD with the following results:

-Baron Von Raschke defeated Mark Fleming.
-Vladimir Petrov defeated Brad Armstrong.
-Ivan Koloff defeated Tim Horner.
-Ron Garvin & Barry Windham defeated NWA U.S. Tag Team Champions Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane in a non-title match.
-NWA U.S. Champion Nikita Koloff defeated NWA TV Champion Tully Blanchard.
-NWA World Tag Team Champions Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez defeated The Rock N' Roll Express, Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson.

1987 - Championship Wrestling from Florida ran Tallahassee, FL featuring:

-Big Bubba fought Ed Gantner to a double count-out.
-Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy defeated Sting & Rick Steiner.
-Kendall Windham fought Lex Luger to a double disqualification.
-Dusty Rhodes defeated NWA World Champion Ric Flair via disqualification.

1988 - Jim Crockett Promotions ran Richmond, VA -at the Coliseum, drawing 7,000 fans during a hailstorm with the following results:

-Bugsy McGraw & Ron Simmons defeated the Cruel Connection
-Al Perez pinned Chris Champion with the spinning toe hold
-Jimmy Garvin pinned Rick Steiner.
-The Sheepherders defeated Mighty Wilbur & Gary Royal.
-NWA World TV Champion Mike Rotundo defeated Steve Williams via disqualification when Williams threw the champion over the top rope.
-Dusty Rhodes, Lex Luger, & Nikita Koloff fought NWA US Champion Barry Windham, NWA Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard to a no contest.
-NWA World Champion Ric Flair pinned Sting at the 25-minute mark after NWA U.S. Champion Barry Windham interfered and hit the challenger with a lariat; there were three judges advertised for the match, should it go to a time-limit draw, but no judges were used.
-The Road Warriors defeated the Powers of Pain in a steel cage match.

1988 -WWF ran Philadelphia, PA at the Spectrum with the card broadcast on the PRISM Network and a live crowd of 8,028, featuring:
-Jerry Allen pinned Steve Lombardi at 11:06 with a sunset flip.
-Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma at 13:32 when Raymond pinned Powers after he was dropped throat-first across the top rope.
-Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a time-limit draw at 17:47; after the match, Bret challenged Brown to 5 more minutes but Brown refused.
-Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out at 11:04 after hitting Duggan with his own 2x4 outside the ring.
-Haku, Sivi Afi, & Bobby Heenan defeated Davey Boy Smith, the Dynamite Kid, & Koko B. Ware at 17:12 when Heenan pinned Koko after hitting him with a foreign object as Koko had Afi covered.
-Don Muraco defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification at 9:46 after Valentine refused to stop attacking Muraco as Muraco's head was caught in the ring ropes.
-Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude at 11:54 with a reverse roll up, Rude attacked Roberts and then posed until Jake wrapped Damien around Rude.

1988 - WWF ran Johnstown, PA at the Cambria County War Memorial with the following results:
-The Big Bossman pinned Jose Luis Rivera at 6:41 with the sidewalk slam.
-Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis at 15:57 with a bulldog.
-Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit after Bravo attacked Patera with a table during their scheduled arm wrestling contest; Patera had already won the contest but Bravo objected and demanded it be restarted.
-Jos LeDuc pinned Lanny Poffo at 3:12 with a backbreaker.
-Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (with Peggy Sue, who was Jimmy Hart in disguise) via disqualification at 12:58 when Peggy Sue entered the ring to sneak up behind Beefcake but the challenger disrobed her to reveal it was Hart.
-Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell at 15:08 when Zhukov pinned Brunzell after Volkoff kicked Brunzell in the back of the head and put his partner on top for the cover.
-The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass at 13:40 with a roll up.

1989 - NWA ran Richmond, VA at the Coliseum with the following results:

-Randy Rose defeated Joey Maggs.
-Shane Douglas & Johnny Ace defeated the Raider & Jack Victory.
-Ron Simmons defeated Steve Casey.
-Terry Funk defeated Ranger Ross.
-The Samoan Swat Team defeated Eddie Gilbert & Scott Steiner.
-NWA TV Champion Sting defeated the Great Muta via disqualification.
-Lex Luger defeated NWA U.S. Champion Michael Hayes.

1989 -WWF ran Toronto, Ontario at Maple Leaf Gardens with the following results:
-The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler.
-The Genius defeated Jim Powers.
-Bad News Brown defeated the Blue Blazer.
-The Honkytonk Man defeated Hillbilly Jim.
-The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart.
-Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana.
-WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Big Bossman & Akeem to a double disqualification
-WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage.

1991 - Randy Savage & King Haku defeated George Takano & Shinichi Nakano at 14:04 when Haku pinned Nakano in the main event of a combined WWF/SWS event in Minami-Asikaga, Japan.

1991 - WCW drew 1,000 fans to Joplin, Missouri at Memorial Hall with the following results:
-Steve Ray defeated TC Carter.
-The Junkyard Dog & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory.
-WCW World TV Champion Bobby Eaton pinned Terrance Taylor.
-WCW World Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Arn Anderson & the Angel of Death.
-Sting defeated Barry Windham via disqualification when Arn Anderson interfered.

1991 -WCW ran Sioux City, IA before 900 fans with the following results:

-Ricky Morton pinned Black Bart.
-Dustin Rhodes pinned Moondog Rex.
-The One Man Gang pinned Big Josh.
-Black Blood pinned Sam Houston.
-WCW U.S. Tag Team Champions Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin defeated Tracy Smothers & Steve Armstrong after Fantasia interfered.
-WCW U.S. Champion Lex Luger pinned Nikita Koloff.
-El Gigante defeated WCW World Champion Ric Flair via countout when Flair left ringside.

1992 - WCW ran Inglewood, CA at the Great Western Forum with 2,500 fans in attendance (1,000 paid) featuring:

-Tom Zenk & Marcus Alexander Bagwell defeated Greg Valentine & Mike Graham.

-Van Hammer pinned JT Southern at the 50-second mark.
-Ron Simmons pinned Cactus Jack.
-Dustin Rhodes pinned Mr. Hughes.
-WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Pillman pinned Scotty Flamingo.
-WCW World Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Arn Anderson & Larry Zbyszko (sub. for Bobby Eaton).
-Nikita Koloff pinned Terry Taylor.
-WCW World Champion Sting pinned WCW U.S. Champion Rick Rude.
-Ricky Steamboat pinned Steve Austin.

1992 - WWF ran Beaumont, TX at the Civic Center with the following results:
-Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware defeated the Nasty Boys.
-Jim Duggan defeated Repo Man.
-WWF Intercontinental Champion Bret Hart defeated Shawn Michaels.
-Tito Santana defeated Nailz.
-Haku defeated the Beverly Brothers in a handicap match.
-Crush defeated Kato.
-The Ultimate Warrior defeated Papa Shango.

1993 - WCW drew its lowest ever crowd to the hardcore mecca of Philadelphia, with only 600 fans at their Civic Center for a show featuring the following results:

-Keith & Kent Cole defeated Joey Maggs & Bob Starr.
-Erik Watts defeated Wrecking Crew Fury.
-Dustin Rhodes defeated Maxx Payne.
-Maxx Payne defeated Kensuke Sasaki.
-Arn Anderson defeated Bobby Eaton.
-NWA World Champion Barry Windham defeated Ricky Steamboat (substituting for Van Hammer).
-Sting & Davey Boy Smith defeated WCW World Champion Big Van Vader & Rick Rude via disqualification.

1993 - WWF ran Pittsburgh, PA at theCivic Arena drawing 6,600 fans with the following results:
-Terry Taylor defeated Owen Hart.
-Doink the Clown defeated Crush.
-The Headshrinkers defeated Rick & Scott Steiner.
-Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification.
-WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification; Sgt. Slaughter was the guest referee for the match.
-Virgil defeated Blake Beverly.
-Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon.

1993 - WWF ran Hershey, PA at the Hersheypark Arena featuring:
-Tito Santana defeated the Brooklyn Brawler.
-Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento.
-WWF Intercontinental champion Marty Jannetty defeated Papa Shango.
-Luna Vachon defeated Sensational Sherri.
-The Undertaker defeated Bam Bam Bigelow.
-Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan.
-Lex Luger defeated Bret Hart.

1994 - Smoky Mountain Wrestling ran Morristown, TN at East High School with the following results:
Tracy Smothers defeated Killer Kyle
Chris Jericho & Lance Storm defeated Well Dunn
The Dirty White Boy defeated Kendo the Samurai via disqualification
Randy Savage & The Rock N' Roll Express (with Bob Armstrong) defeated Chris Candido (with Tammy Sytch), Brian Lee, & Bruiser Bedlam (with Jim Cornette) when Morton pinned Candido following the double dropkick from Morton & Gibson

1994 - WWF ran Auburn Hills, Michigan at the Palace, drawing 6,500 fans with the following results:
-Kwang pinned Sparky Plugg with the spin wheel kick after 10 minutes.
-WWF Tag Team champions the Headshrinkers & Afa defeated the Quebecers & Johnny Polo when Fatu pinned Pierre with the splash off the top.
-WWF Women's champion Alundra Blayze pinned Luna Vachon with the German suplex after sending Luna into Bam Bam Bigelow on the apron.
-Lex Luger pinned Crush with the running forearm.
-Jeff Jarrett pinned Doink the Clown by blocking a sunset flip into the ring and holding onto the ropes for leverage.
-Razor Ramon fought WWF Intercontinental champion Diesel to a double count-out after 12 minutes.
-Mabel pinned Bam Bam Bigelow after Mabel lifted a foot into Bigelow's face as he attempted the diving headbutt.
-WWF champion Bret Hart pinned Owen Hart with a roll over.

1994 - WWF ran Chicago, IL at the Rosemont Horizon, drawing 9,000 fans (6,000 paid) with the following results:
-Kwang pinned Sparky Plugg.
-WWF Tag Team Champions the Headshrinkers & Afa defeated Johnny Polo & the Quebecers.
-WWF Women's Champion Alundra Blayze defeated Luna Vachon.
-Lex Luger pinned Crush with a running forearm.
-Jeff Jarrett pinned Doink the Clown.
-Razor Ramon fought WWF Intercontinental dhampion Diesel to a double countout.
-Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Mabel.
-WWF champion Bret Hart defeated Owen Hart at 23:11.

1995 - WCW Slamboree took place in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Bayfront Center. Here are the results:
In matches shown on TBS' The Main Event:
- Steven Regal & Bobby Eaton defeated Ricky Santana & Fidel Sierra.
- Steve Austin defeated Eddie Jackie.
- Craig Pittman defeated Mark Starr via submission.
- Meng defeated Brian Pillman.
In matches aired on the PPV:
- The Nasty Boys defeated Harlem Heat to win the WCW World Tag Team Title when Sags pinned Booker T with a top rope elbow after a Knobbs powerslam.
- Kevin Sullivan defeated The Man With No Name (Brutus Beefcake) then ran off into the crowd after a mysterious voice (King Curtis) called out his name.
- Wahoo McDaniel defeated Dick Murdoch in a Legends match with a flying chop. This bout was aired in black and white during the broadcast to give it a "Legends" feel.
- IWGP Champion The Great Muta defeated Paul Orndorff with a moonsault.
- WCW Television Champion Arn Anderson defeated Alex Wright with a DDT.
- Meng vs. Road Warrior Hawk ended in a double countout.
- The WCW Hall Of Fame inductions were held, hosted by Gordon Solie. Angelo Poffo, Antonio Inoki, Terry Funk, Wahoo McDaniel, John Studd (posthumously) and Dusty Rhodes were all inducted. Rhodes and Gene Okerlund then surprised Solie by revealing that he was also being inducted into the Hall Of Fame.
- Sting defeated Big Bubba Rogers with a Scorpion Deathlock.
- Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage defeated Ric Flair & Vader. After the match, the heels attacked Hogan, Savage and Angelo Poffo, with Flair putting Angelo in the figure four.

1995 -WWF ran Trois Riveres, Quebec at the Colisee with the following results:

-Techno Team 2000 defeated Tom Prichard & Barry Horowitz.
-Man Mountain Rock defeated Mantaur.
-Tatanka defeated Bob Holly.
-Jacob & Eli Blu defeated the New Headshrinkers.
-Jean Pierre Lafitte defeated Scott Taylor.
-Jeff Jarrett defeated WWF Intercontinental champion Razor Ramon to win the title.
-Bret Hart defeated Hakushi with the Sharpshooter.
-WWF World champion Diesel defeated Psycho Sid.

1998 -WCW ran Cleveland, OH at Convocation Center for a Thunder taping, featuring the following results:
-Ernest Miller defeated Yuji Nagata.
-Chris Jericho defeated Super Calo.
-Fit Finlay defeated Jim Neidhart.
-Jim Duggan defeated Brian Adams via disqualification.
-Perry Saturn defeated Van Hammer.
-Horace defeated Juventud Guerrera.
-Dean Malenko defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr.
-Lex Luger defeated the Giant via disqualification.

1999 -WCW ran Roanoke, VA at the Civic Center with the following results:

-Kenny Kaos defeated Erik Watts.
-Evan Karagias defeated Bobby Eaton.
-Ernest Miller defeated Prince Iaukea.
-Scotty Riggs defeated Bobby Duncum Jr.
-Scott Norton defeated Hak in a hardcore match.
-WCW World TV Champion Rick Steiner defeated Diamond Dallas Page.
-WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr. & Billy Kidman defeated Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko.

2000 - The Undertaker make his long awaited return to the WWF as the "American Badass" returning during a 60 Minute Iron Man match between WWF champion The Rock and Triple H at the WWF Judgment Day 2000 PPV from Louisville, KY at Freedom Hall. Shawn Michaels was the guest referee with the Falls in the bout going as follows:

1st fall: Rock pinned Triple H with the Rock Bottom at 10:44
2nd fall: Triple H pinned Rock by blocking the figure-4 and hitting the Pedigree at 25:30
3rd fall: Triple H pinned Rock immediately after with an inside cradle at 26:31
4th fall: Triple H pinned Rock with a piledriver at 32:27
5th fall: Rock pinned Triple H with a jumping DDT at 40:38
6th fall: Triple H is disqualified for a chair shot at 43:43
7th fall: Triple H scores the pinfall after the chair shot at 44:10
8th fall: Triple H locks on a sleeper to get the win at 47:29
9th fall: Rock won via count-out at 56:09 after hitting the Pedigree onto the commentary table
10th fall: Rock pinned Triple H with the spinebuster and People's Elbow at 58:04 after fending off Vince & Shane McMahon
11th fall: Rock is disqualified, after the 60-minute time-limit, once the Undertaker entered the ring and took out each member of the McMahon faction - including Triple H.

Triple H is named the new WWF champion.

The other results of the PPV saw:

-Rikishi & Too Cool defeated Kurt Angle & WWF Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian at 9:47 after Grandmaster Sexay hit Edge with a legdrop off the top behind the referee's back.
-WWF European Champion Eddie Guerrero (with Chyna) defeated Perry Saturn and WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Dean Malenko when Guerrero pinned Malenko with an Oklahoma side roll after Malenko hit his head on Chyna's loaded bouquet of flowers.
-Shane McMahon pinned the Big Show in a No DQ match at 7:11 after outside interference from Test, Albert, and Bull Buchanon, Shane trapping Show underneath a stereo, and then breaking a cinder block over Show's head.
-WWF Intercontinental champion Chris Benoit defeated Chris Jericho in a submission match at 13:26 when Benoit choked Jericho out with a modified version of the Crippler Crossface.
-X-Pac & the Road Dogg (w/ Tori) defeated the Dudley Boyz in a tables match at 10:55 following an X-Factor off the top onto Bubba Ray after outside interference from Gerald Brisco; the Dudleyz were the first to put their opponents through tables but the referee was knocked out.

2001 - During a tag team match that saw Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho defeat Steve Austin & Triple H for the WWF World Tag Team Title, Triple H tore his quadriceps muscle in the leg. It was a freak injury, occurring during the course of the match. He gutted it out for the rest of the bout (which aired live on Raw), then was sent to the hospital for an MRI. He was told he would be out up to five months and had surgery performed in Birmingham, Alabama, three days later by Dr. James Andrews. He would suffer a similar injury in 2006.

The remainder of the results from that Raw taping in San Jose, CA featured:

Jakked:
-Raven pinned Tony Jones with the DDT at 2:43
-WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lynn pinned Christopher Daniels with the tornado DDT at 4:36
-Taka Michinoku & Sho Funaki defeated Donovan Morgan & Robert Thompson when Taka pinned Morgan with the Michinoku Driver at 4:34

Raw is War:
-The Big Show pinned WWF Hardcore Champion Rhyno to win the title at 4:57 with the chokeslam onto a garbage can after Rhyno hit a chair while attempting the Gore.
-The Acolytes defeated Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn (with Terri) when Bradshaw pinned Saturn after delivering two spike powerbombs.
-WWF European Champion Matt Hardy (with Jeff Hardy & Lita) pinned X-Pac with the Twist of Fate after Eddie Guerrero interfered for the champion after X-Pac nailed Lita.
-Hardcore & Crash Holly defeated the Dudley Boyz after Hardcore used the ring bell as a weapon on Bubba Ray, moments after both Spike Dudley and Molly Holly tried to settle the issue between the two teams.
-Eddie Guerrero & Jeff Hardy (with Lita) defeated Edge & Christian when Guerrero pinned Christian with a powerbomb off the top.
-WWF IC Champion Kane pinned Kurt Angle with the chokeslam after Shane McMahon interfered.

2002 - WWE taped TV in Tupelo, MS with the following results:

Dark Matches:
-Jerry Lawler defeated Albert.
-Jamie Noble defeated Shannon Moore.
-Michael Shane defeated Sonny Siaki.

Velocity:
-Billy Kidman defeated Tajiri.
-Hardcore Holly defeated Val Venis.
-WWE Women's Champion Trish Stratus defeated Stacy Keibler in a Bra & Panties match.

Smackdown:
-Triple H defeated Lance Storm.
-Test defeated Randy Orton.
-Edge & Maven defeated Kurt Angle & Christian when Maven pinned Christian with a roll up after avoiding the Unprettier.
-Rev. D-Von (with Deacon Batista) pinned Rikishi after Rico interfered and hit Rikishi in the back of the head with one of the tag team title belts.
-WWE Cruiserweight Champion the Hurricane defeated Chavo Guerrero.
-Chris Jericho defeated Mark Henry.

2003 - The World Wrestling All-Star's latest tour opened up on in Sydney, Australia before an estimated crowd of 1,200 fans. I'll likely get more concrete figures but all reports said it was below 2,000 fans.

The show featured the crowning of a new WWA Cruiserweight champion with a tournament that sounds really good on paper as Chris Sabin defeated Frankie Kazarian and Jerry Lynn defeated Johnny Swinger with a cradle piledriver in the Semi-Finals. Lynn won the title defeating Sabin in what was said to be the best match of the night, which looking over the rest of the card, I am inclined to believe.

The show was headlined by WWA champion Sting winning a Three-Way Dance over Rick Steiner and Shane Douglas. It was Douglas' debut for the company. He was pinned with the Scorpion Death Drop. Sting got the biggest reaction of anyone on the show

In other results from the show, Teo beat Meatball and Puppet in a Hardcore match. They did an angle after where Shane Douglas attacked all three demanding a title shot to set up the main event....Crowbar beat Mark Mercedes (a local wrestler) in a Hardcore match. This was said to have been decent....Sabu beat Joe E. Legend in what was said to have been an entertaining match....Konnan pinned Disco Inferno with a Pedrigree. Inferno was said to have gotten the biggest heel reaction while running down Australia.

Notes: Bret Hart appeared and gave a quick speech. He was to have looked "really tired."....They did the live commentary in the building per previous WWA events with Disco Inferno and Dave Penzer doing commentary for most of the show. WWA owner Andrew McManus also did some commentary and it wasn't said to have been pretty when he was doing it....Horshu was advertised for the tour, but was actually at the WWE Smackdown taping working a dark match yesterday....Special thanks to Dan Lennard and Michael Milto for contributing.

2003 - TNA held their weekly Wednesday night PPV in Nashville, TN. Buck Woodward filed the following PPV report:

NWA: Total Nonstop Action for May 21st began with a video recap package of Glen Gilberti's recent activity in NWA:TNA.

It was then announced that TNA officials had mandated two tournaments to take place, with the goal being to restore order in NWA:TNA, since it had become split up by factions.

Raven did a promo from the top of a truck, talking about how he was denied his rightful place as NWA World Heavyweight Champion. He accused Jeff Jarrett of milking his injury by staying at home. Jarrett appeared behind Raven and pounded him on top of the truck. We could hear Jarrett say that he knew Raven was going to be looking for him, so he was paying him a "visit" first.

Chris Sabin's win over Amazing Red (with the help of SEX) for the X-Division Title last week was recapped.

Paul London defeated Kid Romeo, Jason Cross and CM Punk in a four way elimination match to determine the number one contender to the X-Division Title. Everyone shook hands before the match except Romeo. Cross eliminated Punk at 4:56 with a crossover neckbreaker (spinning somersault neckbreaker where Cross jumps at Punk from off the middle rope). Romeo eliminated Cross at 8:05 when he hit a low blow on Cross as he went for a top rope rana, then delivered the "Kiss Goodnight" (Kryptonite Krunch/Air Raid Crash off the middle rope). London eliminated Romeo with the London Calling (Shooting Star Press) at 11:05. A lot of good spots and dives in this match.

Mike Tenay and Don West then welcomed us to the show and explained the "Asylum Alliance" tag team tournament. It features eight teams put together randomly (meaning SEX members may have to team with TNA members or Extreme Revolution members or New Church members). The winning team will receive an NWA World Tag Team Title match with XXX. However, NWA officials are insisting that at least one team in the tournament be a "regular" unit. So, there will be a qualifying match tonight between two teams for a spot in the tournament with AJ Styles & D'Lo Brown vs. America's Most Wanted. We were also told that there were cameras all over the Asylum to keep track of things backstage.

Goldylocks interviewed Sonny Siaki, who said he was in charge of SEX tonight. No one seemed to be paying attention to him. Siaki was looking for someone to go find Raven, but David Young said he was concerned with his tag match tonight. Siaki then decided he would go get Raven himself.

They went to Raven, who was in his dressing room with Alexis Laree and Julio Dinero. Raven chastised the two of them for betraying him last week. Raven threatened to pour bleach down Alexis' mouth to "clean her soul", but stopped short of doing it. He warned them not to betray him again.

Amazing Red, Slash & Justin Credible defeated Christopher Daniels & Elix Skipper in a handicap match in 11:50. It was scheduled as a six-man, but due to Low Ki's injury in England, this was made into a handicap match. This was the first example of TNA forcing wrestlers from different factions to team together. Red, Slash & Credible worked well together early in the bout, then Daniels & Skipper managed to isolate Slash for a time. Red came in towards the end, and hit a springboard into a faceplant on Skipper, while Credible & Slash held Daniels so that Red could get the pin.

Raven ran into the ring and DDT'd Red. Raven took the mic and demanded that Jarrett come out. Raven said there would be more "collateral damage" until Jarrett faced him.

A very long vignette on Goldylocks going to a store to return a broken cell phone aired. No, I'm not kidding. The salesperson would not replace her phone, so she cursed him out and stomped on the phone. She apparently was trying to cut a wrestling promo on the salesperson. It ran for over three minutes, and it is three minutes of my life I can now never get back. Don West introduced the segment by saying it was going to be like "The Man Show" or "Jackass". Well, the difference is, The Man Show is funny.

Goldylocks, who said the previous segment was "that time of the month" for her, interviewed Mike Sanders, who claimed he was a giant killer. They made bad jokes about Sanders being in the "Hard 10" tournament which is made up of hardcore matches where wrestlers try to get ten points to win the match. You get one point for using a weapon, five points for putting someone through a table. You have to win by two. Sanders was set to face Brian Lee, and Sanders referred to Lee as the "Underfaker".

Mike Sanders defeated Brian Lee in a "Hard 10" match in 5:54. They hit each other with weapons around the ringside area, gaining points. Lee was leading 8-5 when he went for a table. Sanders moved out of the way of a splash, and Lee went through the table, giving Sanders the win at 10-8. Of course, Lee only needed two weapons shots to win, so why he went for the table (putting himself in danger) didn't make much sense.

Sonny Siaki confronted Raven in the back. Siaki wanted to know if Raven's allegiance was with SEX or Extreme Revolution. Siaki told Raven he expected him to call things his way tonight, as Raven is the referee for Siaki's "Clockwork Orange House Of Fun" match with the Sandman. Raven agreed.

Don West and Mike Tenay went over the first match in the "Asylum Alliance" tournament. It was New Jack & Shark Boy vs. Don Harris & Ron Killings. We saw that earlier today, Shark Boy and New Jack were playing Candyland. Goldylocks accused New Jack of cheating. Jack ended up getting upset and walking away from the game.

Goldylocks interviewed Ron Killings about having to team with Don Harris. Killings talked about Konnan not being at TNA tonight, and remarked on the Harris Brothers being part of "the brotherhood". The Harris Brothers showed up and attacked Killings. They left him laying, then New Jack & Shark Boy showed up and attacked Killings, dragging him to the ring for their match.

Ron Killings & Don Harris defeated New Jack & Shark Boy in 3:05 to advance in the Asylum Alliance tournament. Killings fought the match alone, while Jack and Shark worked together. Two minutes in, the Harris Brothers ran in, tossed Shark Boy from the ring, and H-Bombed New Jack. Killings battled both Harrises, knocking them out of the ring. Shark Boy tried to give Killings a flying bodypress, but Killings caught it and powerslammed Shark Boy for the win.

Sandman was confronting Raven backstage. Sandman said he saw what Siaki and Raven agreed to. Raven claimed he was setting Siaki up, and that he was really with Extreme Revolution. Sandman gave Raven a beer to seal the deal, then caned Raven before leaving.

Goldylocks interviewed Kid Kash and Trinity, who were being forced to team tonight in the Asylum Alliance match tonight. Kash complained, saying he was going to be facing a three on one situation, then dragged off Trinity before she could say anything.

Erik Watts walked over to Goldylocks, again talking about "the Eric" coming in. He also said that Goldylocks left her shoes at his house last night.

Tracy & David Young, with Desire, defeated Kid Kash & Trinity in 7:43 to advance in the Asylum Alliance tournament. Young and Kash worked the first four minutes, then the ladies tagged in. Young went at it with Trinity, but Kash yanked her hair as she was getting on offense, and tagged himself in. Kash went to work on Tracy, but the "masked luchador" appeared on a video screen, promising to reveal him/herself next week. This distracted Kash, and Tracy blasted Kash with a chair. Young hit Kash with a spinebuster and got the pin.

Goldylocks interviewed D'Lo Brown & AJ Styles. Brown took a shot at his "former employer" for never putting a live mic in his hand. Brown, instead of talking about the tag match, pointed out that he and Styles, two top contenders for Jeff Jarrett's World Title, has been put into a tag team. Brown implied that Jarrett was scared of them.

Raven was standing in the ring, demanding that Jeff Jarrett come out and face him. Raven said the "carnage will continue" until Jarrett faces him, so Raven DDT'd ring announcer Jeremy Borash. Mortimer Plumtree was sent out to take his place.

America's Most Wanted defeated D'Lo Brown & AJ Styles to qualify for the "Asylum Alliance" tournament in 9:16. These were the two teams selected by the NWA to face off for a spot in the tournament, and were not broken up by the lottery. America's Most Wanted showed no signs of dissent, and were working well with their double team moves on Styles, until Brown got the hot tag. Many near falls towards the end. Styles hit the Styles Clash on Harris, and members of SEX ran out, hoping to cause a double DQ and get both teams eliminated. However, the referee allowed all the interference, while Brown hit a frog splash on Harris. Chris Daniels and Elix Skipper grabbed Brown in a double team Hot Shot, right in front of the referee, and Harris cradled Brown for the pin. SEX was upset that AMW advanced into the tournament.

They aired an interview with Glen Gilberti. He said that the name "NWA" should be removed from the program, and praised Sports Entertainment as the future. He said that Raven often speaks without thinking, but that he was a good performer. Gilberti said Vince Russo is not the person to lead SEX, because he is a 43 year old family man. Gilberti also said he has more star power than Jeff Jarrett.

The Sandman vs. Sonny Siaki in a "Raven's Clockwork Orange House Of Fun" match went to a no-contest in 9:30. Weapons were hung around the ring on chains, and Raven was the referee for the match. Raven just sat in the corner, as Sandman did his usual entrance. Siaki attacked Sandman on the floor to start the match, while Raven just sat in the corner and watched. Usual back and forth weapons shots, with Siaki getting busted open. Siaki began to concentrate his attack on Sandman's testicles. Sandman came back, hanging Siaki in the tree of woe, and placing a chair over his face. Sandman then dropkicked a trashcan into the chair, into Siaki's face. Sandman went for a kendo stick, but Siaki got it and blasted him repeatedly in the head. Siaki covered Sandman for the pin, but Raven just stared at him. Siaki yelled at Raven, and Sandman cradled Siaki from behind. However, Raven didn't count his pin either. Siaki gave Sandman a drop toe hold into a chair, but Sandman threw a trash can at Siaki. Sandman bridged a length of chain link fence across four chairs. Siaki was placed on the fencing, which collapsed under his weight. Sandman went for a senton off the top, but Siaki moved. Siaki blasted Sandman with a chair, then went for a chain, but Sandman clocked him with a trash can. Sandman grabbed the cane, and hit a cane-assisted Russian legsweep on Siaki. Raven went to count the pin, but stopped at two. Raven then DDT'd Sandman and Siaki and walked away. The bell rang as members of Extreme Revolution and SEX ran out and started brawling. Raven walked out of the building, calling for Jeff Jarrett. Amazing Red, in his streetclothes (and a Ribera's jacket) came out of nowhere and rana'd Raven to the ground. Red beat Raven back into the building and to the ring. Alexis Laree and Julio Dinero ran in to interfere, but Red gave Julio a sunsetflip styles powerbomb and rana's Alexis into Julio's groin. Red then went back to Raven, and battled him on the floor. Red put Raven on a table, and went for a top rope swanton, hitting Raven, but not breaking the table. Red went back to the top, hit a second swanton, and put Raven through the table to end the show.

Tournament Update:
Mike Sanders has advanced in the "Hard 10" tournament.
Don Harris & Ron Killings have advanced in the "Asylum Alliance" tournament.
David Young & Trinity have advanced in the "Asylum Alliance" tournament.
America's Most Wanted have qualified for the "Asylum Alliance" tournament.

2004 - Bobby Heenan appeared on The Dennis Miller Show to promote the release of his autobiography. John Daly filed the following report:

The segment began with video clips of backyard wrestling (for some odd reason).

Miller said that he looked through Heenan’s new book and found it very funny.

Miller commented on how good Heenan looked, considering his bout with cancer. He said Heenan looked like George Peppard.

Heenan was about to respond when he sat up and confessed to Miller than he had a "wedgie".

Miller explained that he's been a fan from way back and used to attend a wrestling taping in his hometown (I didn't catch the name of the promotion).
Heenan knew the show Miller was referring to and the two joked about how there were actually paintings of wrestling fans in the back of the arena so
the crowd would look larger. Miller described wrestling as a "community spirit". Heenan replied with "...of men in their underwear".

Heenan briefly reminisced on the first Wrestlemania and all of the celebrities that were part of the show.

Miller accurately described the wrestling business as having cycles of mainstream popularity.

Miller asked Heenan what his opinions on Hulk Hogan were. Heenan mentioned that Hogan actually wrote the forward for his first book. He said Hogan has
made more money in the business than anyone, and that many people don’t like him because of his popularity. He said Hogan and Vince McMahon have done more for the business than anyone.

Miller asked about Jesse Ventura. Heenan informed Miller that Ventura is currently teaching a Harvard. Miller speculated that he was teaching
“Advanced Choke Holds 101”. Miller asked who was the better athlete, between Hogan and Ventura. Heenan said they were both good and mentioned that Ventura was a Navy SEAL.

Heenan explained that he never made it past the 8th grade. He also brought up that he failed the 4th grade because of illnesses. Miller joked about
Heenan’s ailments, asking him “What are you eating?” Heenan replied with “Whatever you find on the highway”.

Heenan had Miller in stitches. Miller commented on how quick Heenan was with his jokes. Heenan did an Ed McMahon impersonation.

Miller asked Heenan about Andre the Giant. Heenan told the familiar story about Andre asking for a Screwdriver drink at a restaurant. The waitress,
not understanding, brought Andre an actual screwdriver. Andre responded with, “What would you have brought if I asked for a Bloody Merry”?

Miller plugged the book and thanked Heenan for being on the show.

2005 - Former ECW World champion Sabu returned to the ring for the first time in close to nine months on 5/21, appearing for the Michigan-based All-World Wrestling League promotion at their Ionia, Michigan event. The promotion is run by Sabu's cousin Ed Farhat Jr. (the son of the Original Sheik). Sabu had been hospitalized for a lengthy stay due to a myriad of medical issues. During his illness, he made a number of convention appearances, was the subject of several benefit shows, and did his first-ever shoot interview, which showed how bad he was hurting financially from the illness because he had always gone to great extremes to protect the aura of his character in the past.

2005 - WWE Raw ran Loveland, CO at the Budweiser Events Center before 3,500 fans, featuring:
-WWE Intercontinental champion Shelton Benjamin pinned Christian with the Exploder suplex.
-The Heart Throbs defeated Val Venis (sub. for the Hurricane) & WWE Raw Tag Team Champion Rosey when Venis was pinned with a roll up.
-Christy Hemme pinned Victoria with a legdrop; Jonathan Coachman was the guest referee for the bout; Victoria played the heel for the match.
-Chris Masters defeated Steven Richards via submission with the full nelson.
-Matt Cappotelli pinned Tyson Tomko with a roll up.
-Edge defeated Chris Benoit.
-Viscera pinned Rob Conway.
-Muhammad Hassan defeated Chris Jericho.
-World Heavyweight Champion Batista pinned Triple H in a streetfight with the sit-down powerbomb.

2005 - UXW ran a Chris Candido Memorial Show in Long Island, NY. Mike Johnson filed the following live report:

UXW debuted at Skate Safe America in Old Bethpage, Long Island New York last night before an estimated crowd of 450-500 fans (The official paid according to promoter Frank Goodman was 925.) The show, which was dubbed the Chris Candido Memorial Show after his passing, featured a number of tributes to Candido, who worked here regularly. In many ways, the wrestling was simply a backdrop for many of Candido's friends to congregate, have some fun and remember someone they cared for and miss.

The show opened up with a ten bell in his memory and featured a Candido Cup, with Chris' younger brother Johnny defeating his best friend Balls Mahoney in the finals with Tammy Lynn Sytch at ringside. Mahoney told a story at the beginning of his match against D'Lo Brown and broke down crying in the ring at several points during the evening. They held a "Chris Candido protege bout" with Andy Douglas of the Naturals putting over Mike Kruel to win the vacant UXW United States championship, which Candido held at the time of his passing. Ian Rotten also gave a very nice speech about Candido following his bout against CM Punk and rallied the crowd into chanting Candido's name.

Complete results of the show saw:

*Johnny Candido pinned Balls Mahoney to win the first-ever Candido Cup after Justin Credible hit the ring and hit Mahoney with That's Incredible. The two were the last entrants in a Royal Rumble bout, which featured just about everyone on the show except for the main eventers. Tammy Sytch also turned on Balls, hitting him with a chain during a false finish. Mahoney, Candido, and Sytch all embraced after the bout.

*Poppalishus pinned Oman Tortuga after the interference of Eddie Guapo. Poppalishus was managed by Da Angry Young Man, who cut a funny promo saying his new team would take down anyone who challenged them, including dropping 1980s references like Demolition and The Rockers.

*Billy Gunn pinned Justin Credible with a Famouser on a chair. They brawled out of the ring for a long time, throwing each other into the plexiglass hockey walls. The Christopher Street Connection came out, playing off Gunn's gay angle with Chuck Palumbo and tried to get involved with him but he ran them off. This was to set up CSC vs. The New Age Outlaws in September in the same venue.

*Axl Rotten pinned Cpl. Robinson in a bloody match that saw a plastic bat with thumbtacks and scissors used.

*In the Chris Candido Protege Challenge, with the idea being that Tammy Lynn Sytch picked both competitors, Mike Kruel (who was aligned here with Candido) pinned NWA Tag Team champion Andy Douglas to win the UXW United States championship.

*UXW Xtreme champion Elix Skipper pinned Kid Kash.

*Simply Luscious pinned Alere Little Feather.

*The Masked Maniac and Shark Boy defeated The Christopher Street Connection.

*CM Punk pinned Ian Rotten with a side headlock. Punk came out to Johnny Cash and seemed to be having fun in the match, doing a totally 1980s heel style down to his tights being pulled down and slammed off the top, a la Ric Flair.

*UXW Tag Team champions Trent Acid and Mike Tobin defeated The Solution. The Solution have to split up and face each other at the next UXW event.

*UXW champion Balls Mahoney pinned D'Lo Brown.

*The Sandman pinned Raven in a Raven's Rules match with Mick Foley as a special referee. This was advertised for a long time (as in over 60 days) as a Steel Cage match but it was changed for whatever reason. Raven tried to balk at doing a Raven's Rules match with the idea that Sandman would get DQ'd for his extreme antics. Sandman caned the first referee to prevent that from happening as the bell hadn't rung. Raven brought out a second referee as a heel and he too was taken out. Finally Foley's music hit and he came out. They did a spot where Sandman caned Mr. Socko which I thought was funny. Raven also attempted to do a Socko with a black sock over his hand but it had no effect on Foley, who instead bit his fingers.

The show will be released on video and DVD from www.TCTapes.net.

Notes: There were problems all night with performers arriving late from a Cyberspace Wrestling Federation show in New Jersey. The 7 PM belltime didn't actually begin until 8:15 as the promotion was waiting for some of the wrestlers to arrive and didn't want to do a 10 bell for Candido with just part of the crew. The show ended up running to about 1 AM with the crowd petering down as the night went on...Several performers who were booked didn't work because they arrived too late to be checked out by the New York State Athletic Commission doctor, including Crowbar (coming from a show in Yonkers, New York) and Lowlife Louie Ramos.....The promotion was selling Chris Candido shirts for $20 with the proceeds going to Tammy Sytch and the Candido Scholarship....Sabu was advertised but with promoter Frank Goodman stating that he would only bring Sabu in if he was ready to return to the ring. As it turned out, Sabu worked last night...in Michigan, so he wasn't here.

2006 -WWE Raw ran Tuscon, AZ at the Convention Center with a matinee event, drawing 5,200 fans featuring:
-Eugene defeated Rob Conway.
-Umaga defeated Charlie Haas.
-Goldust & Gene Snitsky defeated Trevor Murdoch & Lance Cade.
-Beth & Maria defeated WWE Women's Champion Mickie James & Victoria.
-Carlito Caribbean Cool pinned Chris Masters.
-WWE Intercontinental champion Shelton Benjamin pinned Rob Van Dam with a roll up and grabbing the ropes for leverage.
-Shawn Michaels, the Big Show, & Ric Flair defeated WWE Raw Tag Team Champions the Spirit Squad.
-WWE World Champion John Cena defeated Triple H and Edge; Ricky Steamboat was the guest referee for the bout.

2006 - WWE Smackdown presented Judgment Day on PPV in Phoenix, AZ at the US Airways Center. Buck Woodward filed the following PPV Report:

Welcome to our coverage of WWE Judgment Day from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. We will update this page throughout the evening with results from the show.

There was no live pre-PPV Heat for this event, as WWE instead went with a taped "Free-For-All" show recapping angles and matches leading into Judgment Day.

Judgment Day

The Pay-per-view opened with a video focusing on the Undertaker-Khali, Angle-Henry, Lashley-Booker and Mysterio-JBL matches. They went live to the arena where Michael Cole & Tazz welcomed us to the show.

WWE Tag Team Champions MNM (Joey Mercury & Johnny Nitro, with Melina) vs. Brian Kendrick & Paul London.

London started off with Nitro, with the two men shoving each other at the start. Nitro grabbed a headlock, then hit a shoulderblock. Nitro flexed his muscles, while Mercury "took pictures" of him. Nitro kicked London in the gut and grabbed a headlock, then hit another shoulderblock. London leapfrogged Nitro, tripped him to the mat, then armdragged him. Kendrick tagged in for a top rope elbow to Nitro's arm, then London tagged right back in and did the same. Kendrick tagged in for a double flying forearm, and Kendrick got a two count on Nitro. Nitro backed Kendrick into his corner and tagged Mercury. Mercury missed a charge and Kendrick hit a dropkick and armdrag, then slid under Mercury and gave him another armdrag. London tagged in for a double hiptoss and double elbowdrop. MNM regrouped on the floor, and London backdropped Kendrick on top of them on the floor. Mercury was tossed back in, but he ducked as London tried a top rope bodypress.

Nitro tagged in and stomped London on the mat. Mercury tagged in for a double gutbuster, and Melina screamed. Melina choked London with a headscissors from ringside as he was near the apron. Mercury put London in a rear chinlock, but London fought out. The two butted heads on a shoulderblock attempt, and both crawled for tags. Kendrick hit Nitro with a springboard dropkick, then cleaned house on MNM with clotheslines. Kendrick hit Mercury with a flying forearm, but Nitro yanked him throat first across the top rope. MNM gave Kendrick the Snapshot, but London broke up the cover. London was shoved out of the ring by Mercury, and Nitro covered Kendrick again, but he kicked out at two.

Nitro tossed Kendrick to the floor, and Mercury dropped him face first on the ring apron. Nitro covered Kendrick for a two count when he was tossed back in, then put him in a chinlock. Kendrick battled back, and grabbed a small package on Nitro, but Mercury was distracting the referee. Mercury tagged in for a double team legdrop, then Mercury delivered a delayed vertical suplex. Mercury covered him several times, but only got two counts. Kendrick was tossed to the floor, and Melina kicked him. Nitro tossed Kendrick back in, and Mercury applied a camel clutch variation. MNM kept working over Kendrick in their corner, until Kendrick finally kicked Nitro into Mercury and made the hot tag to London.

London cleaned house, including a flying back elbow on Mercury, but was cut down by a boot to the face by Nitro. London hit MNM with a double clothesline and grabbed Mercury with La Magistral for a two count. London dropsaulted Nitro off the apron, landing on Mercury for a cover, but Melina crawled in front of the referee and screamed to break up the cover. London went for a suplex on Mercury, but Nitro hooked his leg from the floor and Mercury fell on top for a two count. Kendrick went for a pescado on Nitro, but Melina shoved him out of the way and Kendrick hit the floor. Nitro, from the apron, grabbed London, and Mercury charged, but London moved and Mercury slammed into Nitro. Nitro fell to the floor, knocking Melina down. London gave Mercury a sunset flip, rolling through it into a bridge with the legs hooked, and got the pin at the 14-minute mark.

Winners and new WWE Tag Team Champions: Paul London & Brian Kendrick.

Melina blamed Mercury after the match, with Nitro trying to make peace between them. Melina slapped Mercury, and Mercury grabbed her, so Nitro jumped Mercury. Mercury and Nitro started going at it, and Melina kicked Mercury in the head. Melina kicked the referee in the groin for good measure, while Nitro pounded Mercury. Nitro and Melina started to leave together, but Mercury came back out of the ring and jumped Nitro. Referees and Teddy Long came out to break it up, with Long getting knocked down at one point. They were finally separated, with Mercury leaving alone.

Clips of Bret Hart defeating Bam Bam Bigelow at the first King Of The Ring PPV were shown.

Chris Benoit vs. Fit Finlay.

There was a "Benoit" chant as the bell rang. They locked up, with neither getting an advantage. They actually slid under the ropes, still locked up and finally broke when the referee started to count them up. They went face to face in the middle, and Benoit gave him a short headbutt, then hooked Finlay's legs and went for a Sharpshooter. Finlay tripped out and applied a leg lace, but Benoit reached around and grabbed a chinlock as a counter. Benoit pulled Finlay over with a side mare, and Finlay hooked Benoit's tights to try and pull him into a pinning position. Finlay claimed Benoit poked him in the eye during the headlock. Finlay used the distraction of the referee checking his eye to jump into a forearm on Benoit, then took him down with a rear chinlock.

Finlay hit a shot to the kidneys, then snapmared him to the mat for a two count. Finlay slapped Benoit twice in the face, and Benoit responded with a slap of his own, then a knee to the chest. Benoit punched Finlay in the face, then drove a series of knees into his chest. Benoit chopped Finlay, then hit a side backbreaker for a two count. Benoit went for a Crossface, but Finlay kept moving, so he grabbed a rear chinlock. Benoit kept trying to pull Finlay's arm over to get the Crossface in, then switched directions and grabbed a crucifix for a two count, but Finlay's feet were on the ropes. Benoit fired off some chops, but Finlay hit a clothesline and covered Benoit with his knee in Benoit's face for a two count. Finlay stretched Benoit's arms on the mat, planting his foot on the top of Benoit's head. Benoit fought up, and Finlay turned it into a crisscross choke.

Benoit powered out, and flipped Finlay to the mat, but missed a powerdrive elbow and Finlay got a two count. Finlay went for a short-arm clothesline, but Benoit ducked and hit three consecutive German suplexes. Benoit called for the top rope headbutt, but Finlay moved out of the way and Benoit crashed. Finlay went for a kick, but Benoit caught him and hit a dragon screw legwhip. Benoit went for a Sharpshooter, but Finlay kicked it off and rolled to the floor. Finlay went for a chair, but Benoit hit him with a baseball slide kick as he approached the ring. Benoit tossed Finlay back into the ring and hit the top rope headbutt for a two count. Benoit chopped Finlay, but Finlay reversed a whip and sent Benoit chest-first into the corner, then hit a clothesline to the back of the head. Finlay put on a three-quarter nelson, but couldn't get the pin.

Finlay went to the floor, and rammed Benoit's face into the apron several times. Back in the ring, Finlay stomped Benoit in the gut, then hit a sit down splash to the midsection and a pair of elbowdrops to the chest. Finlay put Benoit in a camel clutch variation, then a combination hammerlock/dragon sleeper. Benoit started to break free, and Finlay hit Benoit in the back of the head. Benoit fought back with punches, but Finlay took him down with a elbow to the arm he had been working on with the hammerlock, then dropped a pair of knees to the head. Finlay rammed Benoit face first into the buckles, then dove into him with a shoulderblock. Finlay hit a shortarm clothesline for a two count, then applied a double nervehold. Finlay went for a slam, but Benoit floated over and hit a pair of German suplexes. Finlay avoided the third and turned around to headbutt Benoit repeatedly. Benoit then gave Finlay an enzugiri, and he fell to the floor. Benoit went after him, and Finlay grabbed the shillelagh. Before he could use it, Benoit grabbed him and gave him a German suplex on the floor. Both men were slow to get up.

Benoit got into the ring, and when Finlay got on the apron, Benoit grabbed him and delivered the Three Amigos vertical suplexes. Benoit called for the frog splash, but when he went to the apron, Finlay got up and shoved him to the floor, with Benoit hitting the barricade hard. Finlay went out after Benoit, ramming him into the wall again, then tossed him back into the ring. Finlay threw Benoit shoulder first into the ringpost, then went for a suplex, but Benoit reversed it into a Fujiwara armbar, and tried to turn it into the Crossface. Finlay fought it, but Benoit finally hooked his hands together into the Crippler Crossface, and Finlay tapped out at the 21-minute mark.

Winner: Chris Benoit.

Jillian Hall was shown getting ready for her match with Melina. The events leading to their match were then recapped.

Superstar Billy Graham was shown sitting in the front row.

Jillian Hall vs. Melina, with Johnny Nitro.

Melina was still upset over the earlier events on the show. Nitro got in Jillian's face, so the referee ordered him away from ringside. Jillian then hit Melina with forearms to start the match, then hit a Thesz press. Jillian snapmared Melina by the hair, kicked her in the back, and hit a rolling neck snap. Melina rolled to the floor, but Jillian jumped off the apron and bulldogged Melina into the security wall. Melina kicked Jillian from her back, sending her into the ring steps. Back in the ring, Melina stood on the side of Jillian's face, then threw her by her hair to the mat before stepping on her face again. Melina put Jillian in a rear chinlock with a bodyscissors, then switched into a variation of an abdominal stretch. Melina went into a regular bodyscissors, but Jillian rolled it into a cover. Melina hit Jillian with a faceplant for two, then kicked her in the gut twice. Melina choked Jillian against the middle rope, then hit a double knee to her midsection. Melina jumped off the second rope for something, but Jillian got her knees up in Melina's midsection. Jillian hit a flying forearm and rammed her into the top turnbuckle. Melina reversed a whip, but Jillian caught her with a sunset flip. Melina grabbed the ropes, but the referee couldn't see it, and Jillian got the pin at the five minute mark.

Winner: Jillian Hall.

Melina complained to the referee after the match, but to no avail. Kristal Marshall came out, grinning, and said she had to ask Melina a question. She said "It hasn't been a good night for you, has it?" Melina screamed "You bitch!" and attacked Marshall, but Kristal actually got the better of it, knocking Melina down before Melina walked off.

JBL did an interview from backstage, saying the "feel good story of 2006" was over, and that Rey Mysterio would lose tonight. He said that it was his time, and that fans would see the "true American hero". JBL was distracted by someone off-camera, and walked off. It was Chavo Guerrero. JBL asked what he was doing there. Chavo said he was there to support his friend. JBL said Chavo was here to see Rey Mysterio lose the title to JBL, just like he saw Eddie Guerrero lose a title to him. Chavo said JBL would not be leaving the building with the title belt, and then said "Viva La Raza" before leaving.

They showed clips of Steve Austin winning the King Of The Ring in 1996, and the "Austin 3:16" promo.

Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms vs. Super Crazy.

Crazy made his usual lawnmower entrance. Crazy cradled Helms several times at the start for two counts. Helms threw Crazy from the ring, but he held onto the ropes and pulled himself back in to cradle him again. Crazy leapfrogged Helms from the apron and hiptossed him to the floor. Crazy teased a dive, but referee Nick Patrick blocked him. Crazy then used Patrick as a springboard for a dive into a senton. There was an "ECW" chant. Crazy hit Helms in a corner with punches, but Helms countered with a Hot Shot. Helms hit a neckbreaker for a two count, then hit a second for another two count. Helms applied a crossface, but Crazy punched out. Helms caught him with an elbow, then pulled him to the ring apron and punched and kicked him. Helms applied an abdominal stretch on the mat, and there was a "Super Crazy" chant. Helms went for a suplex, but Crazy reversed it into one of his own.

Helms grabbed Crazy in a double underhook and hit some knees to the head. Helms then put Crazy in a reverse chinlock. Super Crazy fought out of it, and Helms grabbed a sleeper, but Crazy turned it into a Victory Roll for a two count. Helms hit a running knee to knock Crazy down. Helms went to the second rope and jumped off. Crazy got hit boot up, but Helms caught it and went for an elbowdrop, but Crazy rolled out of the way. Helms hit a forearm, but Crazy delivered a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, a dropkick and a standing moonsault for a two count. Crazy was backdropped to the apron. Crazy punched Helms, then hit a top rope dropkick for a two count. Crazy went to the top rope, but missed a moonsault. Helms went for a Shining Wizard, but Crazy ducked it and hit a spinkick for a two count. Crazy went for a slam, but Helms floated over into a neckbreaker for a two count. Helms rolled up Crazy with a handful of tights for a two count. Helms went for a reverse DDT, but Crazy backed Helms into a corner. Helms kicked Crazy in the face, then hit a second rope neckbreaker for a two count. Helms choked Crazy, but Crazy fought back with chops. Crazy threw Helms into the corner, then went for a rana. Helms turned it into a powerbomb, and put his feet on the ropes for leverage for the pin at the ten minute mark.

Winner: Gregory Helms.

Backstage, Melina & Nitro stormed into Teddy Long's office. They complained about losing the tag straps and Melina losing her match, and demanded Long do something about it. Long said he wasn't going to do anything about it. Melina slapped Long. Long told Melina "You're fired". Nitro complained, so Long fired him too.

Clips of Kurt Angle defeating Rikishi to win the King Of The Ring tournament in 2000 were shown.

Anthony Robles, the one-legged High School wrestler who was won two Arizona State titles, was shown at ringside. It was mentioned that Kurt Angle is his hero.

Mark Henry vs. Kurt Angle.

As Henry came to the ring, they showed the events leading to his match. Henry cleared off the announcers table as he got to ringside, then demanded the microphone. Henry said "I hurt people" and talked about how he took out Batista, and that he knows Angle isn't 100%. Kurt Angle then came out, his ribs taped and with a mouthpiece that said "REVENGE", and immediately attacked Henry. Angle kicked Henry's legs, then tried for a whip, but Henry reversed it. Angle kicked Henry and gave him a second rope somersault bodyblock. Angle applied a front facelock, and Henry backdropped him. Angle went for a sunset flip, but Henry wouldn't go over.

Henry went for a sitdown splash, but Angle moved and Henry hit the mat. Angle then gave Henry a running kick. Henry rolled to the floor, and Angle went after him. Angle went for a German suplex through the announce table, but Henry blocked it and elbowed Angle. Back in the ring, Angle tripped Henry and applied a leglace. Henry kicked out of the leglace, and took Angle down with a clothesline. Henry hit a headbutt, then kicked him in the chest. Henry hit a double axhandle to the back, then kicked him in the ribs. Henry then stood on Angle's chest, then kicked him in the gut. Henry applied a camel clutch variation, then dropped his weight on Angle's back before reapplying the hold. Angle fought to his feet, and kicked away a backdrop attempt. Angle went for a cross bodyblock, Henry caught it, but Angle swung around into a DDT for a two count. They traded punches, and Angle ducked one and hit a German suplex. Angle pulled the straps down, and gave Henry the Angle Slam. Henry kicked out at two. Angle ran into a Henry clothesline. Henry scooped up Angle and hit a powerslam for a two count.

Henry scooped up Angle for another slam, but Angle wriggled out and hooked Henry's leg in an ankle lock. Henry rolled through it, sending Angle though the ropes and to the floor. Henry rammed Angle into the apron, then laid him out on the announcers table. Henry stood on the Spanish announcers table, but Angle rolled away from him. Henry got down and hit Angle twice, then avalanched Angle against the ringpost. Angle went down in a heap on the floor, and Henry rolled into the ring, winning the match via countout at the nine minute mark. Winner via countout. Mark Henry. Post-match, Henry went after Angle, and tried to put him on the table again. Angle poked Henry in the eyes, then grabbed a chair and hit Henry in the legs with it. Angle then hit Henry across the back with it over and over. Angle then applied an ankle lock on the floor. Henry screamed and tapped on the floor. Referees and officials came out to pull Angle off of Henry. Angle broke free and grabbed Henry and gave him an Angle Slam onto the announce table. The table didn't break, as Henry slid off it. Henry stood up, and Angle plastered him in the head with a chairshot. Henry fell forward, into the announce table, which did break this time. Angle walked off as Henry slowly got up.

A commercial for ECW One Night Stand was shown, advertising Rob Van Dam, Chris Benoit and Terry Funk.

Backstage, Sharmell gave Booker a pep talk about becoming King Of The Ring, listing all the "Kings" he is better than. Booker liked the sound of "King Booker".

The King Of The Ring tournament was recapped. It was revealed that there will be a "coronation" ceremony this week on Smackdown.

King Of The Ring Finals: Booker T, with Sharmell, vs. Bobby Lashley.

The two men went nose to nose, and Lashley shoved Booker to the mat at the bell. They locked up, and Lashley backed Booker into the corner and broke clean. They locked up again, and this time Booker broke clean, but then tried to throw a punch. Lashley blocked it, delivered some punches and hit a clothesline in the corner. Lashley hit a vertical suplex for a two count, then a lariat for another two. Lashley stomped Booker, then applied an armwringer and yanked on Booker's arm. Lashley applied an armbar, but Booker hit a chop. Booker went for a waistlock, but Lashley reversed and took Booker to the mat. Booker poked Lashley in the eyes then hit some kneelifts. Booker hit chops and punches in a corner, but Lashley came right back with a clothesline. Lashley rammed Booker into a corner, but then missed a shoulderblock and ran into the ringpost. Lashley fell to the floor, and Booker rammed him into the ringsteps. Booker yelled for the referee to count him out, but Lashley made it back in. Booker stomped Lashley in a corner, then pulled Lashley's arm around the top rope and yanked at it. Booker hit a kick to the back of Lashley's head for a two count, then applied an armbar. Lashley battled out with forearms, but Booker kicked him in the gut.

Booker went to the ropes for the ax kick, but as he rebounded, Lashley flipped him with a clothesline. Lashley hit some forearms, then knocked Booker down twice. Lashley hit a reverse atomic drop, then hit a clothesline. Lashley called for the Dominator, but Sharmell got on the apron and distracted the referee. Booker fought out of it anyway, and hit a back kick. Booker went for the Bookend, but Lashley elbowed it away. Lashley set for the spear, but Sharmell hooked his leg. Lashley kicked her away, but Booker caught him with a side kick and the Bookend for a two count. Booker went for a leapfrog in the corner, but Lashley caught it and hit a running powerslam for a two count. Lashley hit a clothesline in the corner, but then charged into a Booker side kick. Booker followed it with an ax kick, but Lashley kicked out at two. Booker went for a side kick, but Lashley ducked and hit the spear. Sharmell ran into the ring, and as the referee got her out, Finlay ran in and hit Lashley with the shillelagh. Lashley was down, but slowly getting up, and Booker finished him off with the ax kick for the pin at the ten minute mark. Winner and 2006 King Of The Ring: Booker T. Booker and Sharmell celebrated on the stage, putting on the robe and crown. Lashley speared Booker right into the throne, toppling it over. Sharmell helped the downed King Booker, making sure to keep his crown on his head, as Lashley left

Backstage, the Great Khali and Daivari were shown heading to the ring. A video of the events leading to Undertaker vs. Khali were shown.

The Undertaker vs. Great Khali, with Daivari.

The two men stared each other down, with them going chest to chest as the bell rang. Khali missed a right hand and Taker threw some body blows, but Khali grabbed him and flung him through the ropes and to the floor. Taker got back in, kicked him in the gut, and started throwing punches. Khali flung Taker over the top rope and to the floor. Khali grabbed Taker as he got on the apron, but Taker yanked him throat first across the top rope. Taker ducked some Khali punches, then began punching and kicking Khali. Taker went for the Old School ropewalk, but Khali slammed him off the ropes, casually.

Khali rammed Taker into the top turnbuckle, hit an elbow, then punched him down in a corner. Khali stepped on him, then whipped him across the ring into the opposite corner. Khali hit a clothesline and Taker stumbled out. Khali kicked Taker to the floor, then went out after him. Khali hit a forearm across the back, then rammed him into the ring apron.

Taker fought back with punches and kicks, but Khali whipped Taker knees first into the ringsteps. Daivari kicked Taker on the outside, then tossed him back in. Khali slammed Undertaker, but Undertaker sat up. Khali chopped Undertaker in the head, and Taker fell to the mat. Khali stood on Taker's chest, but Taker got his shoulder up at two, then sat up and rose. They traded punches and Taker hit a headbutt. Taker went for the ropewalk again, this time hitting the forearm, but Khali didn't fall down. Undertaker punched Khali repeatedly, and there was a "Taker" chant.

Undertaker hit a pair of clotheslines, then hit a flying clothesline and Khali got tied in the ropes. Taker punched the tied up Khali. Daivari got on the ring apron, and when he did, Taker grabbed him by the throat. The referee forced him to break, and Taker chased the ref from the ring. Daivari freed Khali from the ropes. Taker went for a chokeslam, but Khali elbowed it off and hit a boot to the face. Khali hit a chop to the head again (which the announcers and Undertaker are trying to sell as being devastating, even though it doesn't look it), and then kicked him in the head and got the clean pin at the eight minute mark by placing one foot on Undertaker's chest.

Winner: Great Khali.

We then had some hype for "See No Evil" starring Kane.

The events leading to the main event were recapped. As a reminder, only the World Title is on the line in this match.

World Champion Rey Mysterio vs. U.S. Champion JBL.

There was a loud "Eddie" chant as the bell rang. JBL shoved Rey to the mat twice, then Rey started kicking at JBL's leg and JBL backed off to the ropes. There was a "619" chant. Rey kicked at JBL's legs again, then grabbed a headlock. JBL lifted Rey and sat him in a corner, then trash talked him. Rey responded with a slap to the face. JBL was gesturing to ringside, where Rey's family was sitting. There was an "Eddie" chant again. JBL kicked Rey and pounded him across the back, then kicked him. JBL pounded Rey down with punches in a corner. JBL stomped Rey's hand. Rey avoided a boot to the face and tripped JBL into 619 position, but JBL slid out of the ring. Rey hit a baseball slide, then jumped off the apron to give JBL a seated senton on the floor.
Back in the ring, Mysterio gave JBL a second rope bodypress for two, then a dropkick to the face for another cover. Rey legdropped JBL across the back of the head, then hit a shoulderblock in the corner. Rey pounded JBL in a corner, then gave him a baseball slide to the groin, after first distracting the referee by pointing at the crowd. Mysterio dropkicked JBL, who fell through the ropes and to the floor. Rey missed a baseball slide kick, and JBL downed him with a boot to the face, then threw him into the ring steps.

Back in the ring, JBL kicked Rey and punched him back to the floor. JBL rammed Rey head first into the ringsteps, then tossed him back into the ring to score a two count. JBL hit a vertical suplex, turning it into the Three Amigos. JBL hit three suplexes, then hung Rey on the top rope and kicked him in the head, knocking him to the floor. Rey was bleeding from the head, which could be seen in the eye holes of his mask. JBL mocked Eddie Guerrero's old dance. JBL took Rey at ringside and held him up in front of his wife, then gave him a fallaway slam on the floor. JBL rolled Rey back into the ring for a two count. JBL slapped Rey in a corner, then hit a pair of short arm clotheslines. JBL blew a kiss to Rey's wife, then hit another clothesline. JBL told the referee to count Rey down for a knockout, and there was blood coming out from Rey's mask. Rey got to his feet at nine, and JBL blasted him with a boot to the head. JBL covered Rey for a two count.

Rey fired off some punches, but JBL poked him in the eyes and applied a sleeper. JBL started hitting Rey in his bloody head, and choked him down with a rear chinlock. The referee checked Rey's arm, but JBL let go of the hold after two checks, wanting to pin Rey instead. Rey got his shoulder up at two, despite JBL hooking both legs. JBL put Rey on the top rope and set up for a back superplex. Rey blocked it, and punched JBL off the ropes. Rey hit a moonsault to a standing JBL for a two count. Rey kicked and punches JBL, and hit a springboard bodypress, then kicked JBL in the back of the head for a two count. Rey went for a Bronco Buster, but JBL got a boot up and caught Rey in the groin. JBL went for a powerbomb, but Rey punched out if it and put JBL in 619 position. Rey hit the 619, then went for a springboard, but JBL pulled the referee in front of him. Rey collided with the ref, knocking him out.

JBL powerbombed Rey Mysterio, then called for another referee. A second ref came out, but when Rey kicked out at two, JBL punched the new ref in the face, knocking him out. JBL got a chair, but Rey kicked it into his face when he got into the ring with it. Rey then hit JBL with a 619 and a frog splash for the pin (counted by the original referee) at the sixteen minute mark.

Winner: Rey Mysterio.

Chavo Guerrero came out to the ring to celebrate with Rey Mysterio. Chavo helped Rey to his feet as they showed replays from the match. They went back to the ring, where there was an "Eddie" chant as Chavo and Rey pointed to the heavens.

That ended the PPV broadcast. Goodnight, folks!

2007 - Team 3D officially opened their new wrestling school, "The Team 3D Academy of Professional Wrestling" in Kissimmee, Florida, right outside of Orlando.

2007 - Mark Canterbury aka Henry Godwin was released by WWE in the last week. He was most recently seen working for the now-defunct Deep South Wrestling territory, teaming with Ray Gordy.

2007 - Mick Foley and his family filmed a pilot for an A&E reality series titled "Wrestling My Family." The pilot was not picked up by the network.

2007 - Shane "Hurricane" Helms underwent successful fusion surgery on his neck.

2007 -WWE broadcast Raw in Moline, IL at the Mark of the Quad with the following results from the taping:

Dark Matches:

-Chuck Palumbo defeated Charlie Haas.
-WWE IC Champion Santino Marella pinned Shelton Benjamin with a roll up.
-Daniel Rodimer defeated Eugene.
--The Highlanders defeated two unknowns.

Last night we saw John Cena retain the WWE Heavyweight Title after making the Great Khali tap out to the STFU. We also saw the Hardys retain the tag titles by defeating Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch. The biggest story out of Judgment Day not involving a McMahon was Shawn Michaels being stretchered out of the arena after his match with Randy Orton. We also saw Ric Flair defeat Carlito in the opening match of the show. With One Night Stand less than two weeks away, what matches from the Raw brand will we see on the pay per view? Will we see a rematch between John Cena and the Great Khali or is there another opponent on the horizon for the champion? Will we see the Intercontinental champion on this week's show? Will Cade and Murdoch ever get their hands on tag team gold or are they destined to be the whipping boys for the champions?

Richard Trionfo filed the following Raw report:

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We start off tonight's show with a look back at last night's Judgment Day pay per view. We begin with a look back at the seventy-five second handicap match for the ECW Title when Bobby Lashley pinned Shane McMahon, but did not win the ECW Title. We also see Umaga give Bobby a Samoan Spike.

We are live from Moline , Illinois.

Bobby Lashley comes to the ring and he has something to say. Bobby wants to make sure that he understands things and that in order to become the ECW Champion he needs to defeat Vince McMahon. Bobby challenges Vince McMahon to a match for the ECW Title.

There is NO CHANCE that Lashley's challenge would not be ignored and Vince McMahon comes out with Shane McMahon and Samoan Bulldozer Umaga. Vince wants to know if Lashley thinks that he is afraid of Bobby. Vince says that the answer to Lashley's challenge is no. Vince says that Bobby got his return match but he did not get the job done. Vince says that he is on to bigger and better things. Vince says that he will defend his title at One Night Stand, when every match is under extreme rules. Vince says that he will defend the title in a street fight against the number one contender, the Blue Meanie. Bobby wants to know why it should not be him as the number one contender. Vince says that Bobby needs to face facts that there is no chance in hell. Shane gets on the mic and he asks Bobby if he knows who he is talking to because in addition to the ECW champion, he is the chairman of the board, and his father. Shane says that nobody defeats Vince in a street fight. Vince has defeated Steve Austin, the Undertaker, Triple H, Ken Shamrock, Shane McMahon, and Stephanie. Shane tells Bobby that if it is a street fight he wants, it is a street fight he gets. Vince takes the mic back and he says that Bobby is on, but there is a stipulation. The stipulation is that Bobby has to defeat every one of his opponents so Bobby needs to run the gauntlet.

We will get an update on Shawn Michaels' condition after Judgment Day later in the show and we go to commercial.

We are back and Saturday Night's Main Event is coming back on June 2nd.

Match Number One: Ric Flair versus Carlito

Carlito charges at Flair but Flair with chops and punches followed by more chops and punches. Flair with a snap mare and boot to the head. Flair with another chop but Carlito with an Irish whip and back body drop. Carlito with a clothesline to Flair and then he hits a delayed drop kick into the corner followed by more kicks to Flair. Carlito with kicks to Flair's arm while the arm is in a hammer lock. Carlito works more on Flair's arm with kicks to Flair's taped elbow. Carlito turns it into a key lock and a form of a figure four arm bar and Carlito gets a two count. Flair gets to the ropes and Carlito releases the hold. Carlito with more kicks to the arm but Flair gets Carlito off of him and then he chops Carlito. Carlito with punches but Flair responds with more chops. Carlito tries for the springboard back elbow but Flair moves out of the way. Flair with a clip to Carlito and then Flair stomps on Carlito's leg. Flair works on the hamstring and then he tries for the figure four leg lock but Carlito with a thumb to the eye and then Carlito with a clothesline that sends both men over the top rope to the floor. Flair chops Carlito on the floor and the referee makes the ten count and both men are counted out.

Winner: None

After the match, Carlito attacks Flair on the floor and hits two lung blowers on the floor. Carlito gets his apple and he stands over Flair and spits it in Flair's face before heading to the back. We go to commercial.

We are back with the Slam of the Week: Candice Michelle defeating Victoria last week on Raw.

Match Number Two: Melina versus Candice Michelle in a non-title match

Melina with a kick to Candice in the midsection followed by a punch and a knee. Melina chokes Candice in the ropes followed by a splash into the ropes. Melina stretches Candice's back but Candice will not quit. Melina pulls Candice's hair and she is admonished by the referee. Melina chokes Candice in the ropes one more time and then she tries for a splash into the ropes but Candice moves. Melina is favoring her hamstring and Candice with kicks to Melina's back and then she hits a back breaker for a two count. Candice with clotheslines and a drop kick to Melina. Melina holds on to the ropes but Candice pulls Melina into the center of the ring for a near fall. Melina hits Candice in the face but Candice fights her off and gets the three count with a bridge.

Winner: Candice Michelle

The Great Khali is in the locker room arguing with his translator about what happened at Judgment Day.

Bobby Lashley is walking in the back as he gets ready for his gauntlet match. We go to commercial.

We are back with footage from Steve Austin's media tour to push The Condemned.

We see Vince McMahon watching Bobby Lashley from his office.

Match Number Three: Bobby Lashley versus Chris Masters

Lashley works on the arm but Masters with a punch. Lashley with a double leg take down for a near fall. Lashley with a forearm and Irish whip. Lashley misses a charge into the corner and hits the ring post with his shoulder. Masters with a divorce court for a near fall. Masters works on Lashley's arm and then he connects with a leg drop to the arm. Masters with an arm bar on Lashley but Lashley punches back. Masters with a double sledge to Lashley and then he signals for the Master Lock. Masters waits for Lashley to get up and he applies the Master Lock. Lashley tries to fight out of the Master Lock and he is able to get to the ropes and Masters releases the hold. Masters with forearms to Lashley and the referee admonishes Masters. Masters and Lashley exchange punches but Lashley with a clothesline and back body drop. Lashley with a punch and power slam to Masters for a two count. Lashley sends Masters into the corner and he hits a number of shoulders in the corner. Masters with a boot to a charging Lashley but Lashley with a spear for the three count.

Winner: Bobby Lashley

We see Vince McMahon in the office and he is not a happy camper.

Lashley goes to the back.

We see the Hardys walking in the back as we go to commercial.

We are back and Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin join Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler at the announce table.

Benjamin says that they are scouting the tag champions during their time at ringside.

Match Number Four: The Hardy Boys versus Johnny Nitro and Kenny Dykstra

Matt and Dykstra start things off and Nitro slaps Matt in the back of the head to give Dykstra the early advantage. Dykstra with a forearm and then he punches Matt. Dykstra tags in Matt and then he catapults Matt into a punch from Nitro and Nitro with a slingshot elbow drop for a two count. Nitro punches Matt and then he gets Matt in a side head lock. Nitro with a European uppercut but Matt with a clothesline and he tags in Jeff. Jeff with a clothesline and back elbow followed by a mule kick to Nitro. Jeff with a flying clothesline to Dykstra and then Jeff hits a delayed drop kick to Nitro in the corner. Jeff with a gourdbuster driver to Nitro and then he goes up top. Dykstra stops Jeff but Matt pulls Dykstra off the apron. Nitro attacks Jeff but Jeff hits a sunset flip for the three count.

Winners: Matt and Jeff Hardy

After the match, Dykstra attacks Jeff and Benjamin and Haas join the attack. Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch come in to make the save for Matt and Jeff.

The Great Khali and the Great Interpreter walk in the back as we go to commercial.

We are back and The Great Khali comes to the ring with the Great Interpreter. He presents the man who should be the WWE Champion, the Great Khali. Khali addresses the crowd and then the Great Interpreter says that he was cheated last night. He never submitted in his life. He knew that his foot was under the rope the entire time. The referee screwed The Great Khali. All of the people screwed the Great Khali. Most of all, John Cena screwed The Great Khali. We take a look at the footage from last night and the Great Interpreter says that the hold should have been broken because his foot was under the rope. He says that the tap out is irrelevant. Khali speaks some more and then the Great Interpreter says that John Cena never knocked the Great Khali off his feet. John Cena had to resort to using the steel ring steps. The Great Interpreter tells John Cena that Cena is nothing but a coward. The Great Khali should be champion. They were talking earlier and Khali says that he can defeat John Cena wherever he wants. He can defeat him inside the ring, outside the ring, in the audience, on the ramp.

We will not find out where else Khali can defeat John Cena because John Cena's music plays and Cena comes out. Cena says that he did not come here to complain about the referees, the fans, or some eight foot crybaby. Everybody saw what just happened. Two things happened at Judgment Day. The Great Khali's foot was under the rope and he made the Great Khali tap. Cena says that he came out because Khali called him a coward. Until Judgment Day, he was afraid of Khali. Not only did Khali take his title belt, he might have ended his career. Judgment Day was not about winning and losing. It was about standing toe to toe with the Great Khali but about surviving. He says that he can do it again. If Khali thinks he can beat John Cena anywhere, he is not afraid of Khali. Cena tells Khali that he can beat Khali anywhere in this building. Cena says that if Khali wants a rematch, he wants to give Khali a rematch. Khali with a chop to the top of Cena's head and then Khali with a vertical choke slam to Cena.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a preview of tomorrow's episode of ECW. Elijah Burke and Marcus Cor Von will face CM Punk and Rob Van Dam.

We see a Moments Ago Moment of Great Khali attacking John Cena with a Great Chop to the head.

Match Number Five: Bobby Lashley versus Viscera

Viscera sends Lashley to the mat on a collar and elbow tie up. They lock up again and Viscera misses a forearm in the corner. Lashley works on Viscera's arm but Viscera with a short arm clothesline. We see Vince watching the match from his office. Viscera with a shoulder tackle as we return to the ring. Lashley with a leap frog and shoulder tackle followed by a power slam for a two count. Viscera with a clothesline and then he chokes Lashley in the corner followed by a chop. Viscera with a chop to Lashley and then he stands on Lashley's chest. Lashley with forearms to Viscera and Viscera with a Bossman slam but he can only get a two count. Viscera with a chop to Lashley in the corner and then he chokes Lashley on the top rope. Viscera slaps Lashley in the head but Lashley responds with punches to Viscera. Viscera with a spinning heel kick but he can only get a two count. Viscera works over Lashley in the corner and then he chops Lashley again. Viscera with an Irish whip and he sets up for the running splash into the corner but Lashley moves out of the way. Lashley with a spear for the three count.

Winner: Bobby Lashley

We see Vince in his office and he is not happy about what just happened in the ring.

Bobby Lashley celebrates on the Rawest Stage in Sports Entertainment. We go to commercial.

We are back and Jim Ross announces that John Cena will defend the WWE Title against Great Khali at One Night Stand in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.

It is time for some Divas to come to the ring. Out first is Torrie Wilson. Out next is Maryse. They are followed by the members of Extreme Expose. Out next is Ashley Massaro and Ashley has a mic with her. Ashley says that recently all of them were part of Timbaland's latest music video. Torrie says that they had such a blast filming it so they want everyone to watch it with them. We see the video.

We return to the arena and then we are told that we will find out the latest on Shawn Michaels when we return from commercial.

We are back and Jim Ross talks about how Shawn Michaels suffered a severe concussion and his history of concussions. Jim talks about how Steve Young and Troy Aikman have suffered concussions that cut their careers short. Jerry Lawler talks about the studies that have shown the other medical effects of concussions.

Randy Orton interrupts the discussion by Ross and Lawler and Orton comes to the ring. Orton has a mic and he addresses the fans. Randy says that he regrets that Shawn Michaels' wife had to endure what happened last night. We take a look back at what happened to Shawn Michaels over the last few weeks when Michaels suffered a series of concussions. We see Michaels being taken out of the arena last night in an ambulance before we return to Orton in the ring. Randy says that you have to ask yourself if that was the last match in the illustrious career of Shawn Michaels. An injury is like a great big bulls-eye and Randy says that he took advantage of the situation. Randy points out that Shawn was told not to come into the ring and then he did what he had to do. Randy says that he beat Shawn Michaels, not because Shawn suffered a concussion. He did it because he is the legend killer.

Vince McMahon is in the back with Umaga and he tells Umaga that Viscera took Lashley to the limit. Vince wants Umaga to defeat Lashley for him. We go to commercial.

Match Number Six: Bobby Lashley versus Umaga

Umaga with a kick and forearms to Lashley. Lashley with kicks to Umaga but Umaga responds with a clothesline. Umaga with a splash for a two count. Umaga with kicks to Lashley's back and then he connects with a double sledge to Lashley's back followed by a punch. Umaga with a forearm to the throat. Lashley with punches but Umaga with a rake of the eyes and the back. Umaga chokes Lashley in the corner. Umaga with a punch to Lashley's head followed by an Irish whip. Umaga charges into a boot but Umaga with a bear hug. Lashley with elbows to get out of the hold but Umaga responds with a Samoan drop for a two count. Umaga with a leg drop to Lashley and then he stands over Lashley as he prepares for a punch to the throat and head. Umaga with a head butt to Lashley and then Umaga goes to the turnbuckles and he tries for a diving head butt from the second turnbuckle and Lashley moves out of the way. Both men are down and the referee gets to seven before both men get up. Lashley with punches to Umaga but Umaga sends Lashley into the corner. Umaga with a kick and then he misses a splash into the corner. Lashley with punches to Umaga a flying shoulder tackle that sends Umaga out of the ring. Lashley goes outside to the apron and tries for a double sledge but Umaga with a super kick. Umaga grabs a chair and he hits Lashley in the head with it and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Bobby Lashley (by disqualification)

After the match, Umaga stands over Lashley with the chair in his hand and Lashley is out cold.

Vince McMahon and Shane walk in the back as we go to commercial.

We are back and Bobby Lashley is now in the ring. We see footage from during the commercial and Umaga with a thrust to the throat followed by the Samoan Spike.

Match Number Seven: Bobby Lashley versus Shane McMahon (with Shane-O Shuffle, Vince McMahon, and Umaga)

Shane wants Lashley brought up to his feet before the match begins. Shane with jabs in the corner followed by a series of kicks. Shane with forearms to the back followed by knees to the back. Shane with a rear chin lock on the apron to Lashley before the referee tells Shane to release the hold. Lashley is against the ring post and Shane with a baseball slide into the ribs. Shane stretches Lashley against the ring post. Vince tells Umaga to stop with the steel chair before he can use it. Umaga is sent to the back by the referee. Lashley returns to the ring and Vince tells Umaga to go to the back. Shane with more punches to Lashley but Lashley pushes Shane off. Shane comes back and he charges into the corner but Lashley moves out of the way and gets a rollup for a two count. Lashley with two clotheslines and a spinebuster for a two count. Lashley slams Shane's head into the turnbuckles and then he connects with punches and forearms. Shane with a DDT for a two count. Shane with forearms to Lashley's back followed by a series of elbow drops to the lower back. Shane with a Boston crab to Lashley but Lashley powers out of the hold and Shane is sent into the corner. Shane continues to work on the back. Shane goes up to the second turnbuckle for an elbow drop to the lower back but Shane can only get a two count. Shane with forearms to the lower back and then he puts Lashley in the camel clutch. Shane continues to work on the back and he returns to the camel clutch. Lashley gets to his feet and he runs Shane into the turnbuckle. Lashley punches Shane in the head and then he gets Shane up for the powerslam but Lashley's back gives out. Shane returns to the back and then he goes up top. Shane tries for an elbow drop but Lashley spears Shane and gets the three count.

Winner: Bobby Lashley

After the match Lashley stares down Vince as we go to credits.

Dark match:
The Great Khali defeated WWE World Champion John Cena via disqualification when Cena hit a low blow; after the bout, Cena dropped Khali with the FU.

2007 - WWE Smackdown and ECW ran a combined house show in Topeka, KS at the Kansas Expo Center, drawing 2,525 fans with the following results:

-The Daltons defeated William Regal & Dave Taylor.
-Marcus Cor Von defeated Tommy Dreamer in an Exreme Rules match.
-CM Punk defeated Elijah Burke.
-Mark Henry & WWE Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Jimmy Wang Yang & Sho Funaki.
-Kane defeated Finlay; after the bout, Tony Chimell dropped both Finlay and Hornswoggle with a Stunner.
-Michelle McCool fought Kristal to a no contest when Snitsky scared them both backstage; after the bout, the Daltons attempted to make the save but were laid out by Snitsky.
-Paul London & Brian Kendrick defeated WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champions Deuce & Domino via disqualification when Cherry interfered with her roller skate.
-Batista & Chris Benoit defeated World Heavyweight Champion Edge & WWE U.S. Champion MVP.

2008 - A number of WWE talents appeared at the Ohio Valley Wrestling TV Taping in Louisville, Kentucky. Mark Lottington filed the following report:

"Wow...just wow. What a night. I don't want to detract from the rest of the show tonight, as it was very good, but the main event dark match was about the damndest thing we've seen here at Davis Arena in a long time.

First off, after TV and intermission was over, out came Chris Cage. Cage is without question the #1 heel in OVW right now, and he proved why again as he came out griping, whining etc about his veteran status. That brought out Elijah Burke, who proceeded to rip Cage to shreds in the ring. Humiliated, Cage left the ring and out came Joey Matthews and Von Lilus.

Joey got in Elijah's face, but Elijah tore in to Joey, almost causing an altercation. However, Elijah then introduced JOHN MORRISON, who came out, and proceeded to tear the house down with Joey. This match probably went a good 20 minutes, and is the best match I've seen Morrison have since... I can't remember. Anyways, Morrison kicked the ref, knocking him out, which brought out another ref, who Joey gave a stiff looking forearm to after Morrison kicked out, which brought out Von Lilus to interfere with a chair.

THEN it gets interesting. As Lilus is getting ready to hit Morrison, out comes MELINA!!! She ballshots Lilus and Morrison hits his finish for the win. All the babyfaces come out and celebrate, as Morrison/Melina praise OVW."
2008 - WWE Raw ran Monterrey, Mexico at the Monumental Bullring, drawing a 12,000 sellout with the following results:
-Super Crazy & Maria defeated Paul Burchill & Katie Lea when Crazy pinned Burchill with the moonsault.
-WWE Raw Tag Team Champions Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes defeated Carlito & Santino Marella when Holly pinned Carlito with the Alabama Slam.
-WWE Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho pinned Jeff Hardy at 16:25 with the Code Breaker; Jericho had to have stitches after the match.
-WWE Women's Champion Mickie James pinned Beth Phoenix.
-John Cena pinned John Bradshaw Layfield with the FU.
-WWE World Champion Triple H & Shawn Michaels defeated Umaga & Snitsky when Triple H pinned Snitsky with the Pedigree.

2009 - Captain Lou Albano released an autobiography.

2009 - Vince McMahon told The Denver Post that WWE backed out of a tentative plan to run a Raw taping 5/24 at the Pepsi Arena stemming from a double booking and moved the taping to Los Angeles because Kroenke Sports would "pay only incremental costs incurred from the date change and wanted to control WWE's public comments about the conflict." "When they say to us that we can't even come to a deal of any kind unless you agree to a joint press release, come on," McMahon said. "They're entitled to say and do whatever they want to do, and so is my organization."

2009 -Time-Warner put in a financial bid of $33 million to acquire all the American assets of Midway Games, Inc. The offer would see Warner take over everything with the exception of the license to the TNA videogame franchise, Midway's San Diego studio and Midway Newcastle, which developed the Vin Diesel "Wheelman" videogame.

2009 - Chicago Bears great and WWE Hall of Famer William "The Refrigerator" Perry was released from a month-long stay at a South Carolina hospital, where he was treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which attacks the nervous system. The only comment on Perry's health was that he was considered well enough to return home.

2009 - TNA broadcast an episode of Impact. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV Report:

We start off tonight’s show with a look back at the working relationship between Executive Shareholder Mick Foley and the Founder of TNA Jeff Jarrett. Now it has fallen apart since Mick Foley won the TNA Heavyweight Title.

We are live on tape from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida and your announcers are Mike ‘Pepsi’ Tenay and Don ‘Cavalier’ West.

Jeff Jarrett comes to the ring with his mic. Jeff is favoring his injured leg. He tells Mick that there is not a lot for him to say. He could come out and rant and rave like a madman after what happened at the Asylum but that does not change anything. When an action takes place, there needs to be a reaction. Tonight, he is reacting. Four weeks ago, he announced the Four Way Match for Sacrifice. Jarrett mentions that Foley, Sting, and Angle are in the match. There is one slot left, until now. Jeff says that he was backed into the corner to make an executive decision and he is in the match. Jeff says that Mick has caused more turmoil than the Main Event Mafia. Jeff says that he ignited the fire and he is going to put it out. Jeff says that Mick does not deserve to be the champion and he will not walk out of the arena with the title. Jeff tells Mick to have a nice day.

Speaking of Mick Foley, he comes to the ring. Mick says that he will admit when he is wrong and might have had some fun at Jeff’s expense. He says that he might have suggested that Jeff was feigning an injury, but when he heard Jarrett whining like a woman, he heard the hamstring come off the bone. Mick says that he went to the Asylum to make peace. However, something snapped in his head and he remembered how much he hated Jarrett and his old man. Mick tells Jeff to take the belt from his waist. Mick wonders what Jeff will sacrifice at Sacrifice. Mick suggests that Jeff put up his voting shares. Mick starts to walk up the ramp, but Jarrett tells him to turn around. Jeff tells Mick that he worked too hard and too much so he will do whatever it takes to protect himself and TNA. On Sunday, he is all in and Mick has a deal.

Mick suggests making some matches after Jeff grew a set. Why not make sure that all four participants are at their peak on Sunday so they can be in singles matches tonight. Eric Young will face Sting. Matt Morgan will face Kurt Angle. Jeff Jarrett will face Samoa Joe. Mick says that he will face a former world champion who wants a piece of Foley and he can bring it.

We go to Jeremy Borash who is with the Main Event Mafia and Angle is looking for Sting and Steiner tries to calm him down. They go into the hall and Angle is looking for Sting. Steiner tries to stop him. Angle tells Steiner that Sting needs to know his role on Sunday.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we look at what happened last week when the Motor City Machine Guns, Jay Lethal, and Consequences Creed tried to unmask Suicide only to be saved by Daniels.

Suicide and Daniels are in the back with Lauren and she asks if they can co-exist since they will be facing each other for the X Division title on Sunday. Daniels says that he is going to prove that he is one of the elite in the sport. That means overcoming every challenge. Tonight he will team with Suicide. On Sunday, he will beat Suicide for the title. Lauren wants to know who Suicide is and he says that he is Suicide.

Match Number One: Jay Lethal and Consequences Creed versus The Motor City Machine Guns versus Suicide and Daniels in a Non-Title Match in the Who Is Suicide Challenge

Lethal and Daniels start things off and Daniels backs Lethal into the corner. Lethal with a chop and Daniels tries for a punch but Lethal with more chops. Daniels with a kick and forearm to the back. Daniels kicks Lethal and punches him. Lethal tries for the handspring back elbow but Daniels moves. Lethal with a hip toss and cartwheel followed by a drop kick. Shelley tags in and he kicks Daniels followed by an elbow. Daniels with a leg lariat followed by a Blue Thunder Driver for a near fall. Shelley sends Daniels into the ropes and the Machine Guns with a double team kick to Daniels. Shelley with a snap mare and then he tags in Sabin. Shelley with a slingshot elbow drop followed by a slingshot senton from Sabin. Sabin and Shelley with a another double team move. The Machine Guns with more double team moves to Daniels. Sabin tags back in and Shelley sends him into Sabin’s boots. Daniels sends Shelley onto the apron. Sabin with an uranage back breaker and then Shelley with a knee to the head. Sabin with an enzuigiri while Shelley hits a Flatline. Lethal breaks up the cover and then Creed with a DDT to Shelley. Creed and Sabin with punches and then Daniels with a bulldog and clothesline combination to Creed and Sabin.

Shelley and Suicide tag in and Suicide with punches to Shelley and a drop kick to Lethal. Suicide with a side Russian leg sweep but he misses a knee in the corner. Creed with a clothesline while Lethal hits a drop kick in the corner. Sabin with a DDT to Lethal and then he hits a kick to Suicide. Sabin with a choke slam and then Shelley hits the frog splash but Daniels makes the save. Creed with a spin kick to Daniels. Sabin with a leg sweep to Creed. Lethal with Lethal Combination to Sabin. Daniels with a clothesline that sends Lethal to the floor. Daniels with a split legged moonsault to the floor on Lethal. Shelley sets for Sliced Bread #2 but Suicide escapes. Suicide sends Shelley into the turnbuckles with a drop kick. Suicide with knees to the chest for the three count.

Winners: Suicide and Daniels

After the match, the lights go out and Daniels is the only one left in the ring.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Kurt Angle is still looking for Sting. Jeremy Borash is still with him. Angle wants to go up into the rafters to find Sting. Angle tells Borash that they will see what happens when they find him.

It is time to run through the card for Sacrifice.

It is time for a Sting video package.

We go to footage from earlier today of Nash and Booker getting ready for their matches on Sunday.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Team 3D come out with their tag title belts. We see footage of the attack by the British Invasion.

Ray is on the mic and he talks about the Team 3D Tag Team Tournament and their attempt to give back to tag team wrestling. Ray says that it has gone well because they are fighting for the most prestigious tag titles in the history of the business, the TNA tag titles. Ray says that they will have to retire some day, but they want to leave behind a great legacy and a great legacy of tag team wrestling in this company. Ray says that if it wasn’t for tag team wrestling, Team 3D would not be here today. In trying to give back, one team has crapped in the hand that tried to feed them. Ray mentions the British Invasion. He tells them that they are trying to make a name, but they are doing it against the wrong team. He tells them to act with class and dignity. Ray says that even James Storm and Robert Roode have class and dignity. They might have shown them up last time, but it will not happen again.

Brutus Magnus, Doug Williams, and Rob Terry come to the ring and Brutus has the mic. He wants to know if they were going to call them out because they were coming out anyway. Magnus says that he has obtained the best insurance policy that money can buy, Rob Terry. He says that they sound like royalty, but the only royalty is . . .

Team 3D attack Magnus, Williams, and Terry, but Rob hits Ray and then Devon with the briefcase. Terry chokes Devon and then Magnus gets Ray up for a European uppercut from the turnbuckles to Ray. Terry with a running power slam. They set up a table but the music for Storm and Roode plays and they come to the ring and they have chairs and beer as The British retreat.

Roode says that if there is one thing that Team 3D taught them is that if they want to fight, fight fair. Roode says that after they are done with the British, they will get their titles back.

Lauren is with Jeff Jarrett and Eric Young and Eric says that this is not fair. Jeff tells Eric to stop whining and be a man. Jeff says that Eric was an independent wrestler in Southern Ontario before he brought him into TNA. Eric tells Jeff that as a friend, Jeff will regret what he just said to him. Jarrett tells him to get out.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Kurt Angle has found Sting. Angle tells Sting that he cannot do this again. Sting gets into the title match and he does not return Kurt’s calls. Sting wonders if Kurt watches the shows. Kurt says that he watches the show multiple times. Sting asks Angle if he watched Lockdown. Angle mentions that he got screwed at Lockdown by Jeff Jarrett. Sting points out to Kurt that he got screwed too by Mick Foley. Sting says that it is about bringing the title back to the Main Event Mafia and the return of respect. Angle says that they are going to work together to bring the title back to the Mafia.

Match Number Two: Eric Young versus Sting

Sting has some words for Eric when he enters the ring and they get face to face as the bell rings. They shake hands in a sign of respect. Sting backs Eric into the corner and Sting with a clean break. Young returns the favor with a clean break of his own. Sting with a clean break but Young with a punch. Sting with punches and he misses a Stinger Splash. Young misses a splash and Sting catches him. Young with the Flair flip and Sting presses Young to the mat and clotheslines Young over the top rope to the floor. Young returns to the ring and Sting gets a near fall. Sting sends Young over the top rope to the floor. Young returns to the ring and hits a reverse atomic drop and a flying forearm for a near fall. Young with a snap mare and elbow drops. Sting puts Young in the Scorpion Death Lock when Young misses a missile drop kick. Sting adds some pressure and Young’s attempts to reach the ropes are over as he taps.
Winner: Sting

Angelina Love is walking in the back with security for the official contract signing and we go to commercial.

We are back and Jeremy Borash is with Mick Foley. Jeremy mentions the latest news on his 900 hotline . . . I mean free text service. Jeremy asks Mick who his opponent will be. Jeremy asks if it is who he thinks it is. Mick says that it is if Jeremy thinks that is who it is. Mick tells Jeremy to get out and get a steel chair because he might need some backup.

It is time for the official contract signing, but first a video package of Awesome Kong’s quest for revenge because of the cutting of the locks.

The red tablecloth is on the table and Jim Cornette is in the ring with the referees to bring out the participants in the Women’s Title match. Cornette brings out Angelina Love first and she is flanked by TNA security. Cornette tells security to stand down because he has officials in the ring with him. Awesome Kong comes to the ring with Raisha Saeed.

Cornette reminds the ladies that this is not a match and there is a need for decorum as they affix their signatures. Cornette has Angelina sign first, followed by Saeed who signs as the agent for Kong. Cornette asks for any final words.

Angelina asks for a chance to talk. She says that she knows that her and Kong have had problems in the past and it is time to put it behind them. She says that she is truly sorry. At Sacrifice, they should tear the house down and have a really great match for the most coveted women’s title in wrestling. After the match, she will treat Kong to a makeover. Love wants Kong to shake her hand and Kong does it but she does not let go. Kong chokes Love and then senior referee Rudy Charles yells at Kong and he gets power bombed through the table.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a Moments Ago Moment of Angelina Love starting to dig a big hole that she might not be able to get out of against Awesome Kong.

We go to footage from earlier in the week of Lauren yelling at Abyss about what Dr. Stevie has done. Lauren says that Taylor is her friend and sorority sister. They find out that Dr. Stevie is out on business until Monday.

Time for the Kurt Angle video package.

Lauren is with A.J. Styles and she asks him about the I Quit Match against Booker. A.J. says that it is not just about the title, it is about pride. A.J. says that he could have quit many times, but he never said that he quit. A.J. talks about paying his dues and his wife talking about him quitting. A.J. says that it is not part of his vocabulary. A.J. tells Booker that he is in the same position and that means that Booker has not quit. Someone has to say it on Sunday and it will not be him. Lauren asks A.J. about his issues with Joe. A.J. says that there is nothing between him and Joe. We go to commercial.

We are back and Lauren is with Matt Morgan and she asks about Matt’s offers to join the Main Event Mafia. Matt says that when you are a big time athlete in a big time sport, you need to make a big time business decision. Matt compares himself to Kevin Garnett and he says that he wants to play for a winner. Matt says that he is the most marketable man in TNA. He tells Kurt that he hopes he does not take the loss personally.

Match Number Three: Matt Morgan versus Kurt Angle

They lock up and Morgan sends Angle into the corner in a show of strength. They lock up again and Morgan with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Morgan with a splash into the corner and then he hits a splash onto Angle and both men go to the floor. Morgan punches Angle in the head and then he sends Angle into the guardrails. We go to commercial.

We are back and the action returns to the ring and Angle with punches but Morgan hits a backbreaker for a near fall. Morgan with a reverse chin lock and he isolates the arms. Angel with punches but Morgan with a knee. Angle avoids a short arm clothesline and Angle hits the Three Rivers German suplex combination. The straps are down but Morgan avoids the Olympic Slam. Morgan with a bicycle kick but Angle kicks out. Morgan sets for a choke slam, but Angle with a counter into a victory roll and the ankle lock and Morgan kicks Angle off. Angle tries for a cross body and Morgan catches him and hits a fallaway slam. Morgan sets for the Hellevator but Angle with an inside cradle for the three count.
Winner: Kurt Angle

After the match, Angle shakes hands with Morgan before leaving the ring.

Time for Jeff Jarrett’s video package.

Lauren is with Jeff Jarrett and she asks the extent of his injury. Jeff says his hamstring will heal. He is not going to quit or let Mick win. This is about a battle between him and Mick Foley. The first one to blink loses. Lauren asks Jeff if he realizes the implications of the match on Sunday. Jarrett says that someone other than Mick Foley will win on Sunday and business will turn around. We go to commercial.

We are back with Lauren who is with Jenna and she asks what her role in the Main Event Mafia is. Jenna says that they were about to sign a contract to be involved in the group financially but there was a detail to iron out and that was Sharmell’s apology. Jenna says that Sharmell has until Sunday to apologize or there will be serious problems.

Time for a Mick Foley video package.

Match Number Four: Samoa Joe versus Jeff Jarrett

The match starts on the floor and Joe sends Jarrett into the crowd. Joe sends Jarrett into the wall and then he chops Jeff as they go into the bleachers. Joe sends Jarrett into the bleachers. Jarrett punches Joe and then he sends Joe into the wall. Joe returns the favor and then he kicks Jarrett. Joe sends Jarrett into the ringside area again. Jeff sends Joe’s head into the ring steps. Joe with a kick to the hamstring. The referee tries to stop Joe but Joe throws him out of the way. Joe sends the referee into the guardrail and then Joe returns to the hamstring. Joe applies more pressure to the knee and another referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Jeff Jarrett by disqualification

After the match, Joe hits Jarrett in the leg with a steel chair. A.J. Styles comes out to help Jarrett. Styles and Joe go after each other and they have to be separated. While all of this is going on, Jarrett is still down on the floor. We go to commercial.

We are back and we take a look at Mick’s announcement of the four matches involving the Supreme Super Duper Sacrifice Match participants.

Mick Foley gets on the mic before the match and he talks about how this is a great night because in a non-title match, Mick Foley says that he will face one of the greatest superstars to step inside a ring. Security brings out a cardboard cutout of Rocky with a really old guy accompanying him to the ring.

Match Number Five: Mick Foley with steel chair versus Rocky Balboa

Rocky with jabs to Foley and Foley hulks up and hits a clothesline and then he punches Rocky and hits a suplex. Foley with a piledriver to Rocky followed by an elbow drop for the three count.

Winner: Mick Foley

After the match, Foley gets on the mic and he thanks the champ for fighting him tonight. Mick thanks the fans and then he gives the speech from the end of Rocky II.

Jeff Jarrett comes to the ring and he has a mic as well. Jeff tells Mick that he doesn’t want to hear his crap. Jeff says that Mick has made a mockery of his promotion and then Jarrett punches Foley. Kurt Angle comes to the ring and Angle with an Olympic Slam of Jarrett onto Rocky’s neck. Angle puts Jarrett in the ankle lock. Sting comes to the ring and Angle releases the hold. Foley hits Sting with the steel chair and Sting almost lands on Rocky. Jarrett hits the Stroke on Angle and then when Jarrett gets up, Foley hits Jarrett with the steel chair. We go to credits.

2010 - Carlito was released by WWE after a Wellness Violation. WWE would later disclose that after Carltio was deemed unfit to compete, he refused their requests to enter a rehabilitation program, thus he was let go from the company.

2010 - TNA Tag Team champion Scott Hall was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting a police officer, according to The Orlando Sentinel. Authorities were called to the Hitching Post Bar in Chuluota after Hall, who had been "drinking heavily" according to a police report, "became aggressive." The article noted that Hall allegedly pushed one customer, then argued with a female bartender. When he was told the bar was getting him a ride home, he shoved two females outside the bar and punched the window of the car. When authorities arrived, they found Hall yelling and cursing at the patrons and staff of the bar. When he was told he was being taken into custody, he allegedly responded, "I ain't going down for this [expletive deleted],' This is [expletive deleted]. You know it's [expletive deleted]." Hall was told he was not allowed to return to the establishment.

2010 - Hulk Hogan filed a lawsuit against Post Cereals stemming on a commercial for Fruity Pebbles Cereal featuring a parody of Hogan known as "Bulk Boulder." The lawsuit is later settled.

2010 - ROH taped ROH on HDNet in Philadelphia, PA at the ECW Arena. Joshua Higham filed the following live report:

*Adam Cole def Brutal Bob Evans with a small package.

*Bobby Dempsey, Lance Bravado, and Bobby Beverly def Bruno Marciano, Ernesto Osiris, and a third guy. Sounded like Sid Green, but that could be wrong. Dempsey pinned the unnamed guy. Shiima Xion def Andy Ridge with a weird tilt-a-whirl facebreaker. Xion’s ring gear is ridiculously bright and neon.

The main show started with the wrestlers surrounding the ring for the 10 bell salute to the late lighting director Brad Mackie.

*Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels def. Mike Sydal with the BME. When Tyler Durden attempted an interview, Daniels simply said that he’s the best in the world, and he’ll go through the roster to prove it.

*Austin Aries comes out and cuts a promo saying that he will beat Jim Cornette at his own game and become the greatest manager ever and that his All Night Express will be future champs. The All Night Express then defeated Delirious and Jerry Lynn. Aries smoked a pipe the entire time, but without the smoke.

*Contract signing that will air the Monday prior to Death Before Dishonor. No shenanigans. Davey Richards and Tyler Black both sign, and Richards says it will be 1 on 1, that Hagadorn and Edwards will not be ringside. The Fallen Angel comes out and challenges both men after DBD to prove he’s best.

*Skullcrusher Rasche Brown defeated Ricky Reyes with a burning hammer. Reyes controlled most of the match, working on Brown’s knee. Erick Stevens attacked Brown after the match.

*Eddie Edwards’ 10 Minute Hunt against Nick Westgate. Edwards wins in about 2 minutes with his Achilles Lock while stomping on Westgate’s head.

*Sara Del Rey won a match with a piledriver. I heard Reggie as the name of the opponent. That could be wrong.

*Steve Corino defeated Colt Cabana by DQ when Cabana threw the ref down. Cabana set up two tables and then shuffleboarded a chair into the chair that was horse-collared on Corino. Colby Corino came down to distract Colt long enough to let Steen attack. Generico made the save.

Intermission.

*Josh Raymond and Christian Able (not called the House of Truth) defeated Up in Smoke (Cheech and Cloudy). Fun double team work.

*Kevin Steen def Bobby Shields with the crossface. Steen and Corino did commentary for the match. Corino says, “slap the porcupine,” which made me laugh. As he left, Steen sang along with his theme music.

*Necro Butcher vs. Erick Stevens never happened when Necro said that his time in the hospital in Dayton has basically bankrupted him and that he couldn’t afford to get hurt again. Necro said he had a replacement lined up. Grizzly Redwood defeated Erick Stevens with a schoolboy. After the match, Stevens destroys Grizzly until Rasche Brown makes the save. Brown gets ties to the ringpost and Nana said he had a new Crown Jewel and out came Necro in a suit and Jimmy Rave’s old robe. Necro hits Skullcrusher with a board that knocks him out.

*ROH Tag Team champions Kings of Wrestling defeated Dark City Fight Club by DQ when the Briscoes attack KoW.

*Daizee Haze defeated Jamilia Craft.

*Austin Aries and the All Night Express versus Tyler Black, Jerry Lynn, and Delirious was thrown out when Paul Turner lost control. In the midst of the brawling, Kevin Steen attacked Tyler Black with a package piledriver.

*The Americans Wolves defeated the Fallen Angel and Roderick Strong. Very good 20 minute match. Roddy had words with Daniels after the match.

Notes and Thoughts: The only indication of episode order was that the contract signing would air June 14. The Arena got pretty warm tonight. All the wrestlers and referees, even, were dripping with sweat. It was pretty full and loud, but running later than usual, the place thinned out and quieted down for the last two matches. The House of Truth is a fun tag team with some cool double team moves, but if you don’t like Jimmy Jacobs’ look, Josh Raymond is even less impressive looking. Necro Butcher in the Embassy is a bizarre twist, which will, no doubt, be explained economically. But overall a good show, and I'm sure the TV shows will be satisfying.

2011 - Sinclair Broadcasting announced that they had purchased Ring of Honor from Cary Silkin during a meeting with the ROH locker room prior to ROH's Supercard of Honor in Chicago, IL. The company owned ROH through 2022, when it was sold to AEW President Tony Khan. Back in 2011, Sinclair issued the following press release:

RING OF HONOR ANNOUNCES SALE TO SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP

BRISTOL, PA. (MAY 21, 2011)--Ring of Honor Wrestling owner, Cary Silkin, announced today the sale of the promotion to Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest television broadcasters in the country and which owns and operates, programs, or provides sales services to 58 television stations in 35 markets across the United States.

ROH, currently the third largest wrestling promotion in the country, just celebrated its ninth anniversary, and Mr. Silkin is excited about taking the next step towards increasing the company's visibility and expanding its operations.

"We have been waiting for and working for this opportunity for quite some time", he said, "and of our 9 years in business, there has been no better roster of wrestlers than this one to expose the ROH product to the masses. With Sinclair's resources and many avenues of distribution, we believe many new fans around the world will be as captivated as those who have followed Ring of Honor over the years."

The month of September will see the debut of the new Ring of Honor television program which will be syndicated across the Sinclair network of stations, and with it, ROH will become the only wrestling promotion in the United States with a major, multi-market presence on broadcast TV. But if you don't live in a market with a Sinclair station, fear not, says Mr. Silkin. "Through our revamped website we will be able to make the TV show available to anyone in the world with internet access."

Sinclair officials are enthused about the project as well.

"We are very excited about this acquisition," commented Steve Marks, COO of Sinclair's Television Group. "Television and professional wrestling have a long history of successful partnerships and driving viewership. Unfortunately, the broadcast networks have not protected that relationship, allowing professional wrestling to migrate to cable network distribution. We believe that the powerful promotional platform that our TV stations provide, coupled with our 22% share of the U.S. TV households, will allow ROH to achieve name brand recognition and grow its share of the wrestling market. When you consider the makeup of our station mix and the number of CW, MYTV and FOX affiliates we operate, this is a perfect fit for our viewer demographics." Mr. Marks also noted, "Longer-term, we can envision syndicating ROH wrestling to broadcasters in markets where Sinclair does not have a presence, and even internationally."

Mr. Silkin assures the ROH fans worldwide that they will be seeing the same exciting, hard-hitting style of pro wrestling that they have become accustomed to. "We have established the name Ring of Honor as synonymous with the best in-ring action in the sport. The only thing that will change is that it will now be easier for fans around the world to follow. Our visibility will increase greatly--our production will be upgraded--but the work ethic of our incredible talent roster and our athletic style of wrestling will remain the same. This is what our fans have told us they want, and we will continue to give it to them."

The current front office staff, including Cary Silkin, Syd Eick, and Ross Abrams, will remain with ROH going forward. Hunter Johnston, a favorite of ROH fans for years as the masked grappler Delirious, will still handle matchmaking, Jim Cornette will remain as executive producer, and other familiar faces like ring announcer Bobby Cruise and senior referee Todd Sinclair will be in place."

Additionally, longtime wrestling broadcaster Kevin Kelly, already the voice of ROH internet pay-per-views, will assume the TV play-by-play chair this fall. Veteran NWA and WCW promoter Gary Juster will come aboard to be in charge of live event operations, which are planned to continue in current ROH markets as well as expanding into new locations concurrent with the increased TV exposure.

Mr. Cornette, who along with Mr. Johnston, will be in charge of talent and matchmaking, sees this as a new beginning for pro wrestling. "This is not old-school wrestling, and it's not sports entertainment," said Mr. Cornette. "This is wrestling for the 21st century, a new style developed by fresh, young stars that incorporates wrestling, mixed martial arts and high-flying, high-risk action with unique personalities, and it's showcased by a sports-based presentation completely different from any other product out there. In my 30 years in the sport, it's the most exciting live-event wrestling experience I've seen, and I'm thrilled to help bring it to broadcast TV."

A major press conference, open to wrestling press and mainstream media alike, is being planned for Baltimore on Friday, June 24th. This event will feature a number of the ROH staff and wrestlers both announcing news about ROH's future and answering questions. The media event will be presided over by new ROH COO, Joe Koff. Mr. Koff, a longtime Sinclair executive with an extensive background in TV sales and management, also has experience in pro wrestling television production and syndication. Most visible of his projects may have been the first-ever live, prime time syndicated pro wrestling events, the Battle of the Belts, which aired from 1985 to 1987. These Championship Wrestling from Florida-based cards were broadcast live to a syndicated network of stations and may be best-remembered for the classic Ric Flair vs. Barry Windham NWA World Title contest from St. Petersburg.

The press event will kick off a weekend which includes ROH's next internet pay-per-view event, "Best In The World 2011," live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Sunday, June 26th at 4PM EST. In addition to all the top stars on the ROH roster, this event will feature the return of some favorite stars from Ring of Honor's past, and can be ordered by anyone in the world with internet access through Gofightlive.tv for only $14.95. More information about Ring of Honor can be obtained through their website, www.rohwrestling.com.

On the official ROH Forums of the company website, Cary Silkin wrote the following:

"It's a new dawn!!

I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for all the years of support. As corny as it sounds if is was not for the fans and the passion of all of you we would have never made it to this day. ROH will now live on bigger and better than ever. We look forward to this new era of ROH. Lots of news will be coming out over the next few weeks and I am thrilled to stay on with the company and be able to enjoy a bigger and better Ring of Honor.

Thank you Joe Koff and the Sinclair team for making this happen and I will see everyone in NYC !!!

It's a new dawn!!"

Oh yeah, there was a show too! Gregory Davis filed the following live report:

As always, I'm bad with numbers. It was close to a sell out. While it was almost filled to capacity, they now only use half the bleachers when compared to previous years, so that's a couple hundred less seats than in the past.

We had no dark matches.

Jim Cornette came out to start the show. He explained everything that was announced earlier in the day. He also added a couple new details. The internet broadcast of the TV show will have a lot of extras with it, although he didn't say anything about whether or not that part would be paid or free. And he announced that the first TV taping would be right here at the Frontier Fieldhouse on August 13. He said all the stars would be here, and I think he said all the titles would be on the line. Tickets were I believe the usual prices, between $60 and $20. Finally, the whole roster came out as Cornette thanked them for all their hard work and for making this possible.

Throughout the night, I could see Jim Cornette at the production table talking with what I presume were the Sinclair representatives. I could only imagine what some of those conversations were like as the night went on. Speaking of representatives, Delirious came out a few times to watch the show, mask and all. I understand why he still has it on, but it's still weird to see him just casually watching the show among everyone in a mask.

1. Homicide defeated Michael Elgin with the Ace Crusher. Not that good. They worked hard, and hit some good moves, but it was way too slow, and they just couldn't gel together.

2. Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly defeated the Bravado Brothers. The Bravados tried cutting a promo, but were booed quite a bit. A quick, hard hitting match. Very fun. Cole and O'Reilly hit a combo of either lungblowers or codebreakers for the win.

Steve Corino, now freshly bald, came out to introduce his sponsor. He noted it was so easy to break rules, and so hard to be clean, especially for him, as he only has five moves. Before the sponsor came out, Mike Bennett interrupted him. Standard heel stuff from Mike, and eventually, Jimmy Jacobs came out to a nice pop. He was sharply dressed, with nicely groomed hair. He talked about how a few years ago, everyone, from the wrestlers to management to the fans, couldn't wait for him to leave. Most importantly, he said that he wasn't back yet, and that it's up to ROH to let him come back. Eventually, all the officials came out to make him leave, since his allowed time had ended.

3. Mike Bennett defeated Steve Corino with a piledriver. A good match, but a bit odd at times. Corino brought out the ring bell and gauged the crowd on whether he should hit Bennett in the face or crotch with it. Crotch beat face...... twice, as he did it two times. He would also tease the "thumb up the ass" bit, eventually doing it as well. But it was a piledriver at the end that won it for Bennett.

4. El Generico defeated Chris Hero. A little on the short side, but good while it lasted. To start, Generico brought out a toy hammer, and acted like Hero was Thor. The match originally ended with Hero getting the pin with his foot on the ropes. The ref eventually realized that, and restarted the match, which Generico then won quickly.

5. Davey Richards defeated Charlie Hass. Very intense. We also had a german suplex battle, as one would hit two in a row, the other would counter, and hit two of his own.

Intermission

Before the show resumed, the roster came out again and held a ten bell salute and moment of silence to both Randy Savage and Larry Sweeney, and then left to Sweeney's "More More More" theme.

6. Shelton Benjamin defeated Claudio Castagnoli with a top rope suplex. The "hey"s were out in full force. Good stuff as usual. I know I've been saying that alot, but that speaks of the quality of the action. Chris Hero and Charlie Hass came out to encourage their tag partners. After the match, I believe the two teams brawled, but Benjamin and Hass ended up standing tall.

7. Colt Cabana defeated Christopher Daniels. This featured one of my favorite chants: "Fallen Chippendale!" Before the match, Colt said Truth Martini shouldn't really be out here. The ref agreed, and Truth went to the bank. Another good match. Colt won with a unique top rope move. He was standing on the top rope, with Daniels on his shoulders, and he dropped straight down, driving Daniels into the turnbuckle.

8. The Briscoes defeated the All Night Express in a Chicago Street Fight. Despite their recent turn, the Briscoes were getting a lot of cheers. A hardcore, bloody brawl. There was a surprise table bump in less than a minute. There was also chairs, a fire extinguisher, and a ladder, which led to some insane bumps.

9. Eddie Edwards defeated Roderick Strong to retain the ROH World Championship. Another great, solid match. They definitely turned up the stiffness and intensity. I believe the match ended with a leg lock, rapid kick to the head combo. The House of Truth came out for a beat down, and Davey Richards made the save. To end the show, Eddie wanted Davey to fight him in a championship match, and he'd quit if it didn't happen. But Davey did accept, and I'd bet it'll happen at Best in the World.

As always, a great night of wrestling. I apologize for not being too specific with the moves, as they give you so much, that I can't remember them all. Maybe a bit long, as the show lasted four hours, but I can't complain when the action is this good.

2011 - The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted their 2011 Class in Amsterdam, NY, honoring:

Bronko Nagurski and Everett Marshall in the Pioneer Era category.

The Sheik (Ed Farhat) and Dick the Bruiser in the TV Era category.

Jerry Lawler and Ivan Koloff in the Modern Era category.

Billy Robinson in the International category.

The Road Warriors with Paul Ellering in the Tag Team category.

Vincent K. McMahon in the Colleague category.

Judy Grable in the Ladies category.

2011 - TNA released Terry Taylor from his role as head of talent relations, replacing him with Bruce Prichard. Taylor would later refer to the release as a gift as it allowed him time to spent with his wife prior to her passing following a battle with cancer.

2012 - WWE broadcast Raw. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:

We begin with footage from John Laurinaitis’ match against John Cena. The photo slide show continues with the return of former WWE Superstar Big Show and Laurinaitis’ victory.

We are live from Richmond, Virginia and your announcers are Jerry ‘Jefferson’ Lawler and Michael ‘Madison’ Cole.

John Cena’s music plays and he makes his way to the ring with a purpose. Cena stews in the ring before starting to talk. He says that he has had a lot of these matches. He has won some and lost some, but he usually comes out and talks about his opponent and he moves on.

Cena wants to know what the hell happened last night. John Laurinaitis beat him.

John Laurinaitis beat him and it is not how it happens, but why the hell would that happen in the first place. Since Laurinaitis has been here, he has been a selfish, power hungry bully. Last night, Laurinaitis got a taste of his own medicine.

Last night was a blast. It was everything that it was supposed to be. People Power was about Laurinaitis getting his tail whipped and the people having fun. Then Laurinaitis ran away, only to have Big Show bring him back.

Cena points out that the man who Laurinaitis humiliated and fired in this ring, he brought Laurinaitis back and grabbed Laurinaitis by his scrawny neck. Cena says that he told Show he had this one. Show gave Laurinaitis to Cena, but then Big Show knocked him out cold.

Your winner was John Laurinaitis. Hindsight being 20/20, there were some experts who wondered why he toyed with Laurinaitis. Cena says that if Big Show was already paid off, Laurinaitis was going to beat him. He says that Laurinaitis deserved everything he got and ten times more.

Cena says that he has issues with Big Show. Show decided to sell out. Show says that there is no explanation for what Show did. Laurinaitis was going to be gone and whatever person or thing was going to be in charge of Raw was going to bring Show back.

We are now stuck with Laurinaitis. This match was about Laurinaitis winning and we are stuck with this People Power garbage.

This means that we are going to see some graphic where Laurinaitis is going to talk about how brave and hurt he is before he talks about the next pay per view.

Like clockwork, John Laurinaitis’ music plays and he was beaten so bad that he now looks like Eve Torres.

Eve introduces John Laurinaitis and he comes out in his motorized wheelchair. Eve helps John out of his Rascal.

Laurinaitis says that he was rushed to the emergency room and he had possible damage to his clavicle, his knee, and his spine. Laurinaitis says that he has potential nerve damage. It doesn’t matter because when he is in the ring, he is a fierce competitor. When he is outside the ring, he is a WWE Executive. He wants to make sure that Cena and everyone knows that they cannot lay a finger on him again.

If you do, you will be immediately terminated.

Laurinaitis introduces the man he rehired on Saturday and who got a big raise. It is the man John Cena is going to face at No Way Out. That man is the Big Show [and if he was hired back on Saturday, he did violate the Board of Directors {Thanks to Erik G for that one}].

Big Show says that everyone would probably like an explanation for his actions, but no one is entitled to his explanation.

Show says that last week, he was on his knees to Laurinaitis doing something he had never done before, he was begging for this job. Show says that he loves this business more than anyone. Everyone watched a grown man, a giant, crying on worldwide television.

Show says that he has no sympathy from anyone. Eighteen years of his life and nothing. Show says that he did what he had to do. He did what anyone would have done. Show says that he has an ironclad contract and he is proud of it. He wants to know how Cena or anyone else can judge him. Show tells Cena that he will be judging him and he tells Cena to look at him. He will be judging Cena on June 17th and there will be No Way Out. He will knock Cena out.

David Otunga comes out and he tells Cena that Cena lost to his boss and now it is time to lose to him.

Cena tells his former tag team partner that he is not in the mood and he tells Otunga to watch reruns of Law and Order because if he gets in the ring with him, he will hurt him.

Otunga thinks about it and he tells John Laurinaitis that he is dedicating this match to him.

Otunga does his Chris Masters pose before walking to the ring and potential injury. We go to commercial.

Match Number One: John Cena versus David Otunga

Cena goes after Otunga and Otunga cowers into the ropes. Otunga shows that his muscles aren’t enough to overcome Cena’s anger and he goes to the floor. Otunga returns to the ring when Cena goes to the floor. Cena goes back into the ring and Otunga goes to the floor. Cena teases going to the floor and he outsmarts Otunga.

Otunga with punches to Cena and then he poses while Laurinaitis gives the thumbs up. Cena with a punch and Irish whip followed by a splash and clothesline. Cena gets Otunga on his shoulders and he hits the Attitude Adjustment and then puts Otunga in the STF and Otunga taps out.

Winner: John Cena

After the match, Curt Hawkins, Titus O’Neil, Darren Young, and Tyler Reks attack Cena. Sheamus comes to the ring and he takes care of O’Neil and Reks while Cena takes care of Hawkins and Young.

Laurinaitis gets up and he tells Hawkins, Reks, Young, and O’Neil that he did not give them permission and they have to go back to the locker room.

Laurinaitis tells Cena and Sheamus that the crowd likes to watch them in action. They will be in a tag match tonight in a two on three lumberjack match.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Ricardo Rodriguez is interrupted by Santino Marella, showing that the US Champion has no respect for the greatest ring announcer in WWE.

Santino apologizes for coming out but he has been listening to Ricardo for a long time and he cannot understand what Ricardo is saying. He says that Ricardo’s accent is ridiculous. Almost as ridiculous as his eyebrows.

Ricardo and Santino go back and forth and Santino teases the Cobra and Ricardo falls back into the ropes. Santino hits Ricardo with the Cobra.

Santino introduces Alberto Del Rio.

Match Number Two: Alberto Del Rio versus Randy Orton in a We Didn’t Lose In the Four Way Last Night Match

They lock up and Orton with a side head lock but Del Rio backs Orton into the corner. Del Rio with kicks but Orton with a kick and he puts Del Rio in the corner and connects with punches. Orton with a slam and then he tries for the leaping knee drop but he misses. Del Rio with a round kick to the shoulder and then he tries for a single arm breaker but Orton pulls his arm out of the way.

Orton hits the knee drop and then he punches Del Rio. Orton climbs the turnbuckles and he punches Del Rio until Alberto rolls to the apron. Del Rio avoids the IEDDT and he sends Orton to the apron and hits an enzuigiri. Del Rio drops Orton on the top rope and we go to commercial.

We are back and Del Rio with an arm bar. Orton with a head butt and punches but Del Rio with a kick and single arm breaker for a near fall. Del Rio with forearms to the back of the neck and a boot to the head. Del Rio gets a near fall.

Del Rio returns to the arm bar. Orton with punches but Del Rio with a kick to the shoulder. Del Rio goes for a running boot to Orton but Orton moves and Del Rio goes through the ropes to the floor. Del Rio returns to the ring and Orton with two clotheslines which means that Del Rio will miss one and Orton hits the power slam. Orton sets up for and hits the IEDDT.

Orton looks around and then he twists into the RKO push ups. From out of nowhere, Chris Jericho hits the Codebreaker on Orton and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Randy Orton

After the match, Jericho says that he is the best in the world at what he does. Jericho repeats himself. Jericho keeps repeating himself until Orton gets up and Jericho hits another Codebreaker. Jericho says that he is the best in the world again and leaves the ring only to return for a third Codebreaker.

Daniel Bryan is walking in the back, and yes, we are going to commercial.

We are back and Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring. Daniel Bryan says that last night at Over the Limit, a great injustice was done. He should be the new WWE Champion. If you missed Over the Limit, we have the footage. We see the footage of the tap out . . . after the referee called for the bell after making the three count.

Daniel says that it is Question and Answer time. Did he make CM Punk tap out? Yes. Should I be the WWE Champion? YES. If he faces CM Punk one more time, will he make him tap out again? YES!!

Bryan says that the only reason he is not the WWE champion is because of the gross incompetence of one referee and he demands a rematch.

CM Punk’s music plays and he comes out to the stage. He wants to clear up controversy. He says that it was one of the greatest battles of his life, but Bryan is forgetting one thing. He beat Bryan one, two, three in the center of the ring. Punk would love to settle this right now, but he wants to remind Bryan of what happened on Smackdown.

We see footage of Bryan hitting Kane with a chair and Kane attacking Punk on Smackdown.

Punk makes his way further down the ramp and he says that he was ashamed that he fell for that. There is nothing more that he would love to do than introduce Bryan’s opponent for the evening.

Kane makes his way to the ring.

CM Punk joins Cole and Lawler at the announce table.

Match Number Three: Kane versus Daniel Bryan

Bryan with kicks to Kane but Kane with an uppercut and kick. Kane punches Bryan in the corner and then he kicks and punches him. Kane with an Irish whip and splash into the corner. Kane moves out of the way and Bryan with a running drop kick into the corner. Bryan goes up top but Kane catches him and Bryan escapes. Kane goes over the top rope to the floor and Bryan with a suicide dive.

Punk gets up and he has a chair. He is going to hit Bryan with it but he decides to try to hit Kane, but Bryan stops him. Bryan grabs the chair and Bryan throws it away when Kane sees him. Kane with a big boot to Bryan and then Kane hits Bryan with the chair and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Daniel Bryan by disqualification

After the match, Kane hits Bryan repeatedly with the chair and then he brings Bryan into the ring and hits a choke slam while Punk gives some sarcastic commentary. Kane with a second choke slam.

Punk asks Lawler if he would like to check on Bryan. Punk goes into the ring to see if Bryan is O-K.

Punk asks Bryan if he is okay. Punk puts Bryan in the Anaconda Vice. Bryan pats Punk on the arm and head before Punk releases the hold.

We go to commercial.

We are back and CM Punk is walking in the back and AJ stops him. Punk is a little worried about this situation. Punk wants to know if AJ is going to tell him that she is off her rocker. AJ says that she enjoyed watching Punk beat up Daniel Bryan. Punk asks AJ if she is sadistic. Punk tells AJ that she is the one who has been acting like a fool the entire time.

AJ starts to cry and Punk looks around and thinks about doing the ‘there there, things will be better’ tap on the shoulder. Punk hugs AJ and he appears to be regretting it. He tells her that everything will be fine.

Punk says that he sort of digs crazy chicks and walks away.

It is time for the WWE Rewind: Paul Heyman mentioning that they were suing WWE for breaking an oral contract (ignore the opening segment to believe this one) and Paul’s threatened lawsuit.

Lawler and Cole talk about how Hunter will not be intimidated by Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar.

It is time to see the new Intercontinental Champion, Christian, make his return to Raw.

We go to commercial.

We are back with photos of Christian’s wins at Over the Limit.

Match Number Four: Christian versus Jinder Mahal

They lock up and Mahal with knees and a forearm to the back. Christian escapes a slam and hits an inverted DDT. Christian with a missile drop kick and Jinder goes to the apron. Mahal with a shoulder and back body drop that sends Christian to the floor. Mahal with a forearm across the chest and then he hits a knee to the chest. Mahal with a butterfly suplex and he gets a near fall. Mahal with a quarter nelson and chin lock.

Christian with punches but Jinder with a knee. Christian with a back heel kick and a sunset flip for a near fall. Christian with punches and running forearm. Christian slingshots to the floor and connects with an uppercut. Christian with a flying back elbow from the turnbuckles and then he sets for the Killswitch but Mahal counters with a suplex attempt.

Christian lands on his feet and Mahal with a knee. Christian escapes the camel clutch and hits the Killswitch and then hits a frog splash for the three count.

Winner: Christian

We are back and we see angry tweets from fans about Big Show and then we see Big Show’s response to John Cena.

Match Number Five: Beth Phoenix versus Kelly Kelly

Beth with a double leg take down and then she punches and kicks Kelly. Beth with a slam and elbow drop. Beth with a leg drop for a near fall.

We see Layla watching in the back.

Kelly with forearms and a kick. Kelly with a rana and a near fall. Beth with a clothesline and she rubs Kelly’s face in the mat. Beth pulls Kelly up by the hair and then she Irish whips Kelly into the corner. Beth misses a charge and Kelly hits a Thesz Press and then it is time for the spinning head scissors.

Kelly kicks Beth and then she gets ready for the handspring back elbow but Beth blocks it and hits Kelly with a Polish Hammer to the back of the neck. Beth with the Glam Slam for the three count.

Winner: Beth Phoenix

John Laurinaitis is puttering around on his Rascal and we go to commercial.

Match Number Six: Sheamus and John Cena versus the ‘John Squad’ of Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler, and Tensai with Vickie Guerrero and Sakamoto in a Handicap Lumberjack Match

The lumberjacks appear to be heels at this point.

Ziggler and Sheamus start things off and Sheamus with a hip lock take down. They lock up again and Sheamus with a side head lock take down. Sheamus with a shoulder tackle. Ziggler misses the Fameasser and Sheamus sends Ziggler into the air and gets a near fall.

Cena tags in and Ziggler tags in Swagger. Swagger with a waist lock and take down. Swagger floats over and slaps Cena in the head. Swagger does push ups and that is why you don’t do that crap in a match because Cena with a clothesline.

Tensai tags in and he connects with an elbow and shoulders in the corner. Swagger tags back in and he puts Cena in the corner and connects with shoulders. Swagger with a hard Irish whip and then Swagger misses the double jump Swagger bomb.

Sheamus makes the tag and he hits a few running double sledges. Sheamus with a shoulder and a running knee lift. Sheamus with a power slam for a near fall and Ziggler breaks up the cover. Sheamus sends Ziggler over the top rope to the floor.

Tensai tags in and they exchange punches and forearms. Tensai with a shoulder that sends Sheamus to the floor. Sheamus fights off the lumberjacks and then he hits a splash off the steps onto other lumberjacks.

Tensai with an elbow to Sheamus and an elbow drop before tagging in Swagger. Swagger with kicks to Sheamus and then Ziggler with a forearm across the chest. Tensai tags back in and he works on Sheamus’ neck.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Sheamus punches Swagger but misses the Brogue kick. Swagger applies the ankle lock and Tensai tags in. Sheamus with forearms to Tensai but Tensai with a hard Irish whip. Tensai with a splash into the corner and Sheamus goes down. Tensai sends Sheamus to the apron and then he kicks Sheamus to the floor.

The lumberjacks take their time to attack Sheamus and he fights off some of them before getting back into the ring. Tensai with head butts to Sheamus and then he chokes Sheamus. Swagger works on the leg while Sheamus is still on the apron.

Sheamus punches Swagger but Swagger with a drop toe hold and then he gator rolls Sheamus away from Cena. Ziggler tags in and he kicks. Sheamus tries for the Celtic Cross but Ziggler clips Sheamus and then hits the Fameasser for a near fall.

Swagger tags back in and he kicks Sheamus.

Big Show has made his way onto the stage while Swagger gets a near fall.

Swagger with an arm bar but Sheamus with head butts to get out of the hold. Swagger with a waist lock and he rolls Sheamus away from Cena. Swagger puts Sheamus in the ropes and Ziggler kicks him in the head while Swagger deals with the referees.

Tensai tags back in and he kicks Sheamus and connects with butt splashes in the corner. Sheamus with forearms but Tensai stops him. Tensai with a slam and leg drop for a near fall. Ziggler tags back in and he punches Sheamus.

Swagger tags back in and he punches Sheamus. Sheamus fights out of the corner for a moment and then he hits a fireman’s carry slam on Swagger. Cena makes the tag and he hits the two flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb. Time for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but the lumberjacks go after Sheamus so Cena goes to the floor.

There is pandemonium in the ring and the lumberjacks have entered the ring with the five people in the match.

We have replacement lumberjacks and they run to the ring (while Khali walks). It is time to get ready for the Royal Rumble. . . that is eight months away.

John Cena goes up the ramp for Big Show.

CM Punk goes after his Season One rookie, Darren Young and then we go to the back where John Cena wants to know where Big Show is.

John Cena ponders something and then he turns into a Big Show punch.

We go to credits.

2013 - PWInsider.com broke that longtime WWE Producer John "Big" Gaburick would be leaving the company shortly and was in the process of finishing his run. Gaburick was probably best known among fans for his time in front of the camera as a mentor and Producer of sorts during the early Tough Enough seasons on MTV. Gaburick's departure was somewhat surprising as he was considered close with Kevin Dunn. One source believed the departure was the result of the company's "changing landscape" as Stephanie McMahon and Triple H continue to overhaul the internal structure. Gaburick had been with the company since the 1990s and would quickly land a job running TNA's production, talent relations and creative ends.

2013 -

The following press release was issued today:

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ATLANTA (May 21, 2013) – The Georgia Lottery Corporation has partnered with IMPACT WRESTLING to launch its new instant game IMPACT WRESTLING.

“We are pleased to partner with IMPACT WRESTLING to offer a fresh, new game to our players and wrestling enthusiasts,” said Georgia Lottery Corporation President and CEO Debbie D. Alford. “Every dollar raised by this game will benefit HOPE and Pre-K students.”

The IMPACT WRESTLING instant game went on sale statewide Tuesday.

“Given the rich history of professional wresting in Georgia, we are honored and delighted to be the first wrestling organization to be featured on a Georgia Lottery ticket," TNA President Dixie Carter said. "Our partnership with the Georgia Lottery is a uniquely exciting one for both our Impact Wrestling brand and our superstar talent.”

With IMPACT WRESTLING, players can win prizes up to $25,000.

Players also can enter non-winning tickets for a second chance to win tickets to a live IMPACT WRESTLING event. Visit www.galottery.com for more information.

About IMPACT WRESTLING
IMPACT WRESTLING is the world’s most innovative experience in professional wrestling, airing in more than 120 countries worldwide. Join Hulk Hogan, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, Sting, Bobby Roode, Brooke Hogan, the lovely and lethal TNA Knockouts and the no-limits X-Division for “IMPACT WRESTLING” every Thursday night LIVE at 8:00 p.m. ET (moving to 9 p.m. ET beginning May 30) on Spike TV.

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2013 - WWE Hall of Famer Tammy "Sunny" Sytch released from prison in Connecticut. Sytch had been sentenced to well over 100 days for a number of arrests in late 2012 and early 2013 stemming from issues with her ex-boyfriend, independent wrestler Damien Darling. Domestic issues led to Sytch being issued a temporary restraining order, which Sytch violated a number of times.

2014 - WWE ran Belfast, Northern Ireland. Matthew Macklin filed the following live report:

After attending War of the Worlds in NYC I wasn't expecting much from this, but it turned out to be a really good show. Several really good matches.

Cesaro d. Dolph Ziggler
Really great opener. I was surprised Cesaro got such a negative reaction. Lots of great believable near falls in this towards the end with Cesaro eventually hitting the Neutraliser for the win.

The Bella's d. Alicia Fox & Aksana
Decent match considering who was involved, the Bella's got the win when Brie hit the X-Factor on Aksana. Alicia did her Christian tantrum routine after that match. At least they're doing something with her at last...

Tag Team Championship
The Uso's d. Luke Harper and Erick Rowan
Harper is just incredible, he whistled "he's got the whole world" on his way to the ring. Uso's even pulled out the suicide dives in this with Harper hitting all sorts of nice stuff at the end. It looked like The Wyatt's had won after Harper used the belt. But Finlay, to a huge pop in his hometown came out and restarted the match. The Uso's won quickly after superkicks (they're approaching Young Bucks territory) and a splash for the win.

Sami Zayn d. Damien Sandow
Sandow did his usual hilarious promo beforehand. Zayn got a good pop and there were huge Ole chants because were in Ireland obviously. I think a couple of ROH fans started it and everyone just joined in. Sami got the win after the Haluba kick in the corner. If he wasn't over before, he certainly was by the end if the match. He looked great here.

R-Truth & Xavier Woods d. 3MB (Slater and McIntyre w/Mahal)
3MB, Drew in particular are wasted. Slater was great in winding up the crowd with his actics and McIntyre is just great in the ring. Truth got the pin after hitting his finish

US Championship.
Sheamus d. Alberto Del Rio
This was fantastic, as you'd expect from these two. Lots of physicality with Del Rio working over the arm. The finish came with Del Rio repeatedly catching Sheamus in the Armbar until he got surprised with a Brogue Kick

John Cena d. Bray Wyatt
I really question people over the age of 15 that wear Cena shirt, there were far too many here tonight. This match was probably better than their Wrestlemania match. Wyatt's entrance is approaching Undertaker level, it's an experience. Wyatt wore a butchers apron just incase he didn't seem crazy enough. Wyatt is just on a whole other level at the minute, he's amazing to watch perform live. One cool spot was when Cena went for the 5 knuckle shuffle, Wyatt bridged up. Both men kicked out of each other's finish. Cena got the win after escaping Harper and Rowan and hitting the AA.

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