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This Week’s Z! True Long Island Story, Lilian Garcia’s Homecoming

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– The seventieth episode of Z! True Long Island Story features Zack Ryder overseas for the Raw brand’s tour of Spain. Plus, Scott Stanford consoles Ryder for losing on WWE Superstars and not appearing on Raw SuperShow.

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– This week’s SmackDown marks the first time Lilian Garcia has traveled back to her hometown of Columbia, South Carolina since her return to the ring late last year.

“I was really excited when I found out we were coming here,” Garcia remarked to WWE.com. “We have come closer a few times, but to finally get to do this show here feels really good.”

“My parents are in attendance, as well as friends,” she added. “I’m even going to get to sing the National Anthem right before we go on the air, which is really special for me. It truly is a great honor.”

Former Announcer Says WWE Wants To Get Rid Of Randy Orton

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Fueling rumors that WWE may part ways with Randy Orton as a result of his second violation of the Talent Wellness Program, former WCW announcer Mark Madden stated Thursday on Twitter, “WWE wants to get rid of Orton PERMANENTLY. Character and popularity have plateaued, and he’s a pain to deal with.”

In response to his statement, a Twitter user asked Madden whether Vince McMahon has suddenly stopped liking money. Madden responded, “Vince thinks everybody is a WWE creation, and therefore disposable, to be replaced by another WWE creation. And you’re overrating Orton.”

The Wrestling Observer reported Wednesday that there is a ‘small, vocal pocket’ within the sports entertainment organization lobbying for his termination. Vince McMahon is reportedly contemplating the move, but many employees believe he will ultimately retain the nine-time world champion due to the lack of roster depth.

The Observer added that there are people within WWE saying Orton’s hiatus ‘isn’t going to be that big a problem.’ For the first time, employees are openly categorizing CM Punk as the second-ranked babyface rather than Punk and Orton being on the same level. Many also feel SmackDown’s babyface side will be adequate with Sheamus, Christian, Sin Cara, Rey Mysterio returning soon from suspension and the option to turn Daniel Bryan at a moment’s notice.

Former WWE Star Mocks Brooke Hogan, Chris Masters Talks TNA

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– Former WWE star Carlito is the latest wrestling name to take aim at Brooke Hogan. He posted a message on Twitter Friday mocking her role as on-screen authority figure and backstage consultant to the TNA Knockouts.

“Brooke hogan in TNA is a blessing for @MickieJames! Brooke will help her improve her wrestling skills and teach her how to be a star!” Carlito wrote. After James didn’t respond, he added, “I just received sad news! Apparently @MickieJames is not speaking to me anymore. I have no idea what I said or did for her to feel this way!”

– Former WWE star Chris Masters competed in a dark match prior to Thursday’s live Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida, losing to Robbie E. Following the appearance, he tweeted, “#MTI went down tonight.And a once uncertain future is looking up.”

He then said he would love to accept Crimson’s Open Challenge this Sunday at Slammiversary.

Picture from Chris Masters’ TNA Debut

– Sarita (a/k/a Dark Angel) competes in Mexico tonight. She wrote on Facebook, “Picture it: Myself, Lady Apache, Marcela, Dalys, Lady Afrodita, La Seductora, Tiffany, Amapola, Estrellita, and Luna Magica all in the ring at the same time. CMLL is making it happen tonight! Don’t miss the show tonight in Arena Mexico!”

Jim Ross Blogs About Last Night’s FCW Tapings

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about last night’s final Florida Championship Wrestling television tapings:

“The atmosphere Thursday night at the last FCW TV taping was intimate and exciting from the sell out, turn away crowd .. I had a blast blast broadcasting w/ WWE HOFer Dusty Rhodes as you will hear if you are able to assess the show which many watch on You Tube.”

“Lots of kids stood out. Rollins, Steamboat, Cesaro, Ohno, Bo Dallas, Bray Wyatt, Brad Maddox, Ascension, Big E Langston, Jason Jordan, Paige, and several others.”

FCW Pictures from Last Night: Vickie Guerrero’s HOT Daughter

“Loved the @thedeanambrose vs @realkingregal bout that had a shockingly, real, physical conclusion. That match was on hour three and will likely air in July but I’m not sure of any of the air dates. When FCW’s TV show runs its course on the Brighthouse Network in Florida, FCW will be replaced by NXT. I’m unaware if the rebranded NXT will air on WWE.com ( doubtful) but will air outside the USA where NXT is currently airing.”

As always, you can (and should) check out Jim Ross’ amazing line of BBQ products at WWEShop.com.

Photos: Raquel Diaz’s New Gimmick In FCW

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WWE developmental diva Raquel Diaz (Shaul Marie Guererro, daughter of Vickie & Eddie) recently debuted a new gimmick that’s been compared to singers Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj.

CM Punk Touring With SmackDown During Randy Orton’s Absence

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With Randy Orton serving a sixty-day suspension for his second violation of WWE’s Talent Wellness Program, WWE Champion CM Punk is being shifted from Raw live events to SmackDown live events to alleviate the secondary brand’s loss of the “Apex Predator.”

The changes go into effect on June 23 for the SmackDown show at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Illinois, where Punk, Sheamus, Daniel Bryan and Alberto Del Rio are the top WWE Superstars advertised. John Cena and Big Show will headline Raw live events, with John Laurinaitis appearing at select events as an additional headliner. Dolph Ziggler is billed as the third star behind Cena and Show on the Raw tour.

The change is expected to be temporary since Punk is not advertised for events past July 29. Orton’s suspension concludes July 27 and he is advertised for events beginning in August.

For SmackDown tapings through late July, Cena and Triple H are being pushed as the main stars in local markets. Cena will only work dark matches while Triple H will make non-televised appearances.

source: F4WOnline.com

Chris Masters Debuts In TNA (Picture), Knockout Changes Name

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– With the arrival of Brooke Hogan to TNA Wrestling, Brooke Adams’ ring name has been reverted back to Miss Tessmacher. She was announced as Miss Tessmacher on Thursday’s live Impact Wrestling and ImpactWrestling.com has the name advertised for her Women’s Knockout Championship Match against Gail Kim at Slammiversary.

– A match pitting Angelina Love against ODB is the featured match on this week’s episode of TNA Xplosion on Challenge.

– Austin Aries, Kurt Angle and Velvet Sky appear at Direct Auto Insurance 2110 Greenridge Rd. Charleston, South Carolina on July 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

– Former WWE star Chris Masters competed in a dark match prior to Thursday’s live Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida. He lost to Robbie E. Check out this picture of Masters in TNA:

Results From Ambrose vs. Regal, Falls Count Anywhere DVD

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– At Thursday night’s final FCW TV tapings, the highly anticipated rematch between Dean Ambrose and William ended in a no contest due to referee stoppage. During the match, Ambrose caused Regal to bleed from the head and the officials stopped the match.

Ambrose flipped out and attacked the referees and wrestlers who came into help Regal. He then applied Regal’s Regal Stretch hold on him. When Regal finally got free, he applauded Ambrose, who proceeded to knock him out with his Knee Trembler move.

Also at the tapings, Vickie Guerrero’s daughter Raquel Diaz cut a promo. She has a totally new look, sporting bleach blonde hair and crazy makeup.

Pictures of Raquel Diaz’s STRANGE New Gimmick

– The official match listing for the upcoming WWE: Best of Falls Count Anywhere Matches DVD and Blu-Ray set has been released. You can view the complete match listing, as well as pre-order the product, at Amazon.com.

Hosted by Mick Foley, the collection will feature matches spanning 30 years from WWE, NWA, WCW, & ECW and will be released on 6/26.

Goldberg Issues Challenge To Crimson, More Trash Talk

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The war of words between TNA star Crimson and Bill Goldberg is heating up. To recap, Crimson said his undefeated streak is “way longer than that Goldberg guy.” When it was brought to his attention that Crimson mentioned him on Impact, Goldberg responded, “Who??”

Goldberg later re-tweeted a message saying that “Goldberg ate chumps like him during his streak every freaking night. #TheRealStreakBelongs2Goldberg””

During last night’s Impact Wrestling post show, Crimson continued to mock Goldberg, he certainly won’t be the person to answer his open challenge for Slammiversary. You can view his comments below (around the 13:25 mark):

When a fan tweeted Goldberg about Crimson’s latest comments, Goldberg told Crimson where he can find him:

“He can meet me at my gym @SutYadPalung ..sparring M,W,F 9am…….my advice is bring headgear and his insurance card.”

Christian Appearing At TNA Slammiversary This Weekend

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TNA President Dixie Carter announced on Twitter this morning that WWE Intercontinental Champion Christian will be appearing at TNA Slammiversary this weekend:

“On a plane headed to Dallas for the big PPV this weekend. Very excited @Christian4Peeps is joinin us for the night. He’s one of my favorites”

When TNA allowed Ric Flair to appear at WWE’s Hall of Fame ceremony earlier this year, it was rumored that in return, TNA requested that Christian do a sit-down interview with TNA. That footage would be used for future TNA DVD releases. It’s unknown whether Christian will be appearing on camera this Sunday at Slammiversary of he’ll be there to film that interview.

Dixie Carter’s announcement could also be a sign that Christian will be the first person announced for the TNA Hall of Fame at the pay-per-view, but that is just speculation at this point.

COUNTDOWN: The Top 5 People Who Belong In TNA’s Hall of Fame

Shane McMahon Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell (Pictures)

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Former WWE executive Shane McMahon was in New York City on Friday morning and rang the opening bell for the NASDAQ stock market in Times Square. Shane’s wife as well as his parents, Vince and Linda McMahon, were at the event.

Shane McMahon is now the CEO of YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. – one of the top Video On Demand & pay-per-view providers in China. YOU On Demand went public and joined the NASDAQ exchange on May 30th.

Check out these pictures from the event:

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Goldberg Responds To Crimson & Comments On Ryback

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On Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, undefeated TNA star Crimson defeated X Division champion Austin Aries to extend his undefeated streak to 468 days. After the match, he looked into the camera and said his undefeated streak is “way longer than that Goldberg guy.”

A fan told Goldberg on Twitter, “that joke Crimson just basically called you out on @ImpactWrestling you aren’t gonna take that are you?” Goldberg responded – “Who??”

Goldberg later retweeted another message from a fan: “Crimson doesn’t phase @Goldberg because Goldberg ate chumps like him during his streak every freaking night. #TheRealStreakBelongs2Goldberg”

Goldberg was also asked what he thinks about Ryback, with a reader saying, “He’s I guess the new Goldberg….” The real Goldberg replied, “Not exactly …..”

Miz Begins Weapons Training, WWE Results From Seville, Spain

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– WWE RAW World Tour Results from Seville, Spain (6/7):

* Zack Ryder defeated Dolph Ziggler (w/ Vickie Guerrero) with the Rough Ryder.

* Alex Riley defeated Curt Hawkins by TKO.

* WWE Divas champion Layla defeated Beth Phoenix with a neckbreaker.

* Mason Ryan defeated Michael McGuilicutty with the jackhammer.

* John Cena defeated Big Show, Tensai and John Laurinaitis in a handicap match. Show knocked out Tensai with the WMD punch, Cena took out Big Show and nailed Tensai with the AA.

* US Champion Santino retained the title in a 3 way match with Jack Swagger and David Otunga after nailing Swagger with the cobra.

* Kofi Kingston & Brodus Clay defeated Primo & Epico.

* WWE Champion CM Punk defeated Daniel Bryan in a street fight after hitting his GTS finisher.

–  The Miz announced on Twitter on Thrusday that he’s begun weapons training for his starring role in the upcoming WWE Studios film, The Marine: Homefront. He tweeted the following picture:


Countdown: Top 5 Candidates For TNA’s Hall Of Fame

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Countdown: Top 5 Candidates For TNA’s Hall Of Fame

This Sunday night at Slammiversaray X, TNA Impact Wrestling will announce the first indcutee into its new Hall of Fame.

In it’s 10 year history, TNA has defied the odds and established itself as a legitimate alternative to WWE. It’s been a long road and there are countless men and women who deserve recognition for making TNA the company it is today. However, this Sunday – only one person will be announced – and today, due to contractual obligations, only 5 people are eligible for our Top 5 list.

Make sure to comment below tell us what you think of our picks and who you think should be the first inductee into TNA’s Hall of Fame.

Without further ado, #5 on our list is ….

WWE Planning Major Summer Angle, Latest WWE Inbox Video

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– WWE’s creative team has been instructed to come up with a blockbuster storyline that will be one of the focal points of WWE television this summer.

In previous years, similar “summer blockbuster” angles have included the Mr. McMahon limousine explosion (cut short due to the Chris Benoit tragedy occurring shortly after), the formation Nexus in 2010 and CM Punk’s infamous shoot promo last year.

The feeling is that WWE’s ratings and overall television product need a jolt and the Nexus & CM Punk angles both helped spike fan interest.

— In the latest episode of WWE Inbox, John Cena, Cody Rhodes and more answer fan questions sent in via social media:

* ANOTHER Wellness Policy Violation To Be Announced Soon

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

More Plans For RAW 1,000: PPV Caliber Matches, Undertaker

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WWE is going all-out for the upcoming 1,000th RAW celebration on July 23rd and plans to treat the show as a PPV-caliber event.

WWE has reached out to dozens of legends to appear at the show, including the usual suspects (Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes, Sgt. Slaughter, Jim Duggan, Gene Okerlund, Jimmy Hart) as well as many top names from the Attitude Era. WWE is even considering bringing in Bobby Heenan, but his health situation might prevent him from appearing.

There has been talk of incorporating several vintage production techniques to the show, similar to what we saw on the special “Old School” RAW back in 2010.

The plan is to announce several big matches for the 1,000th RAW and promote the show hard in the weeks leading up to it.

WWE has reached out to the Undertaker and wants to promote his television return several weeks in advance as well.

For much more on what WWE has planned for the RAW 1,000th Episode Celebration, check out our RAW 1,000 news page.

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Ryback’s Victims, WWE Ribs The Genius, Triple H-SmackDown

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– An interesting note about the “local talent” that Ryback has been squashing each week. As a way of giving Ryback an extra edge to get him over with live audiences, WWE has been announcing that the jobbers hail from the rival city of where the event is being held. For example, when WWE was recently in Columbia, South Carolina, it was announced the jobbers hailed from Clemson, South Carolina. Clemson is a rival school of the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

– More on Ryback’s latest victims from RAW, Arthur Rosenberg and Stan Hansky (indy wrestlers Kirby Mack and Stoney Hooker). Prior to being sacrificed to Ryback, they read a poem together, which was meant to be a rib on Lanny “The Genius” Poffo, brother of the late “Macho Man” Randy Savage.

The belief is that Poffo was ribbed because of his recent comments about Randy Savage refusing to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame unless the entire Poffo family (including their father, Agenlo Poffo) was inducted as well.

– Today’s wrestling birthdays include hardcore legend Mick Foley (46) and WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel.

– Triple H has been added to next week’s WWE SmackDown tapings (6/12) from the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. Triple h appeared at this week’s SmackDown tapings and laid out Drew McIntyre with a pedigree in a segment that won’t air on television, so it’s possible he’ll have a similar role at next week’s tapings.

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

More On JBL’s 7 Summits Adventure, Recent Attendence Figures

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– It was announced on Wednesday that WWE will be sponsoring JBL’s mission to climb the highest point on each of the seven continents. Proceeds from the adventure will go towards Bermuda’s Family Center, which helps underprivileged children.

JBL will begin with Russia’s Mt. Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe. He will then go to Mts. Vinson, Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Cartensz Pyramid and finish with Mt. Everest in 2014.

In an interesting note, JBL plans to place a WWE flag at the top of each of the seven mountains.

– Here are some recent WWE attendance figures, courtesy of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter:

RAW on 6/1 in Alexandria, Louisiana drew 5,300 for $150,000.

RAW on 6/2 in Mobile, Alabama drew 3,500 fans for $120,000.

SmackDown on 6/2 in Augusta, Georgia drew 4,500 fans for $120,000.

RAW on 6/3 in Birmingham, Alabama drew 5,500 fans for $140,000.

SmackDown on 6/3 in Savannah, Georgia drew 4,000 fans for $130,000.

Randy Orton Comments On His WWE Suspension

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Suspended WWE superstar Randy Orton has issued his first public statement since his second Wellness Policy violation was announced.

Orton stated that his suspension ends in 50 days, which would allow him to return to action on Friday, July 27th. Going back 10 days, that would mean Orton’s suspension began on Monday, May 25th – the night he appeared on RAW and laid out The Miz with an RKO. Orton did not appear at WWE’s SmackDown tapings the following night and his suspension was announced on Wednesday 5/27.

When asked if he will be returning Orton if he will be returning as a heel because of the suspension., Orton said, “we can only pray.”

Finally, a fan asked Orton why he was suspended. Orton replied:

“When I’m able to tell you, I will. Until then, don’t believe everything you read!”

For much more on his latest suspension, check out our Randy Orton news page.

Ambrose vs. Regal Tonight At FCW’s Final TV Tapings

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Tonight will mark the end of an era, as WWE’s developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling holds its final television taping.

The main event of tonight’s show will feature a grudge match between Dean Ambrose and William Regal.

Regal tweeted the following on Wednesday night about their match:

“Dear Dean,in only a few hours our lives will change.For what I am about to do to you may my children forgive me.William.@TheDeanAmbrose”

Ambrose has been taunting Regal on Twitter all week, explaining how he intends to pick him apart piece by piece:

“June 7, Tampa. It will be difficult to watch,bad people doing terrible things, violent, ugly, uncomfortable. Me vs @realkingregal.”

“He’s gonna try to finish the job he did on my shoulder,the gimmick shoulder that cost me the fcw title @BrandonTheKing @RealKingRegal”

“My goal is to punch him in the mouth repeatedly, until I’m sure that he will have to go get dentures soon after his broken nose is fixed.”

On Wednesday night, with just hours remaining before their match, Ambrose wrote:

“Only one guys gonna walk away tomorrow night. I’m in a place right now you would never wanna be.

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross, who is at FCW this week and will be calling tonight’s Ambrose vs. Regal math along with Dusty Rhodes, tweeted this on Thursday morning:

“HUGE day @ FCW. Newest kids will get awaited info while final TV taping @ FCW facility starts @ 7 tonight. Dream & I calling Ambrose-Regal.”

Check out the first encounter between Dean Ambrose and William Regal from 1 year ago, FCW TV (6/11/11):

Update On Sabin Possibly Leaving TNA, Live Event Next Thursday

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– TNA will be running a live event in Belton, Texas next Thursday night as Impact Wrestling is airing live on Spike TV. To give you an idea of which performers won’t be on Impact next week, the following matches are scheduled for the Belton show:

Garrett Bischoff vs. Gunner, Chris Sabin vs. Kid Kash, Douglas Williams vs. Rob Terry, Matt Morgan vs. Crimson and Knockouts tag match featuring Tara, Mickie James and Velvet Sky vs. Angelina Love, Winter, Sarita and Rosita. Robbie E. is also advertised to appear.

– With the recent TNA departure of Alex Shelley, there have also been reports that his Motor City Machine Guns partner Chris Sabin is also looking to leave the company when his contract expires in August. The latest on Sabin’s status is that he has indeed talked about leaving, but plans to wait a few more months before making his final decision.

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Karen Jarrett To Expose Dixie, Austin & TNA Stars At CMT Awards

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– TNA’s Jeff and Karen Jarrett, James Storm, Crimson and Jeremy Borash attended Wednesday night’s CMT Music Awards in Nashville, TN on Wednesday night. Borash tweeted a picture of , which you can view here.

WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin was also at the show to promote his new Redneck Island reality TV show, which premiers this weekend. As we reported here on the site, James Storm’s TNA entrance music “Longnecks and Rednecks” will be used as the theme song of Redneck Island.

Picture of Steve Austin & James Storm Drinking Together This Week

– Former TNA knockout Karen Jarrett posted the following tweets directed at Dixie Carter and her brother Todd Carter, President of Panda Energy International (TNA’s parent company):

“Hey Todd, no one can stand ur sister @TNADixie she continues to run the company in the ground!!! What r u gonna do???”

“@TNADixie have some guts and call me out……..”

“Everyone has dirty laundry I’m thinking it’s about home for @TNADixie to be exposed!!!”

It’s been rumored for quite some time that Karen Jarrett will be returning to television soon.

Sting Talks Retirement, Almost Signing With WWE, Undertaker

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TNA star Sting participated in a conference call on Wednesday to promote this weekend’s Slammiversary pay-per-view. Here are some highlights:

– Sting said he was very close to signing with WWE before last year’s WrestleMania. He was looking forward to wrestling the Undertaker and said he was surprised the deal didn’t come together. Aside from a few younger stars in TNA, Undertaker was one of the few remaining people he wanted to wrestle before retiring.

– He has talking with a publisher about writing an autobiography.

– When asked about the future top stars of TNA, he named Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, James Storm and Magnus.

– Once he retires, he’s interested in working for TNA behind the scenes, possibly in a creative role.

– Sting plans to retire with TNA. Every year, he expects it will be his last, but he finds it hard to walk away when TNA is “not quite there” in terms of being a company that can truly compete with WWE. His interest and motivation have gone up in the last year.

– When asked about the TNA Hall of Fame, Sting says he should not be the first inductee because guys like Jeff Jarrett and AJ Styles are far more deserving.

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview For Tonight

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The following is a preview for tonight’s live Impact Wrestling show:

– TNA President Dixie Carter will open the show to discuss the controversy surrounding her recent interactions with AJ Styles.

– The Main Event will feature TNA Champion Bobby Roode, Daniels and Kazarian vs. Sting, AJ Styles and Kurt Angle.

– Four-way #1 Contender Knockouts Match to determine who will face Knockouts Champion Gail Kim at Slammiversary.

– A contract signing between Bully Ray and Joseph Park for their match at Slammiversary

– The final build to Sunday’s Slammiversary X pay-per-view.

Carlito Talks About Getting Into A Drunken Fight With John Cena

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Former WWE Star Carlito appeared on Episode #6 of MLW.com’s Konnan Show this week and told a story about getting into a drunken fight with John Cena.

“I actually had a fight with [John] Cena. I forget where it was, but we got into a fight. A drunken fist fight. He told me I wasn’t applying myself. He said I should be at a higher level. I didn’t punch him because I’m not going to punch the face of the company. It was more like a drunken fight. I don’t think we were out to hurt each other. I was just defending myself, but Cena, he’s strong as hell.”

“He jumped at me first. They ended up separating us about three times. I felt like he and I had always been close. I think he just wanted to see me do better. Cena is one of those guys that’s a top guy, but he wants to see other guys. He doesn’t try to hold guys down, he wants to see them come up.”

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