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Bound For Glory Injury Updates On AJ Styles, Bully Ray, Kurt Angle & Bobby Roode

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The official TNA Impact Wrestling website posted an update on injuries sustained to performers involved in Sunday’s “Bound For Glory” pay-per-view. The official website posted the following regarding the condition of some of their top stars following the big event.

AJ Styles: Sustained rib cartilage damage and will be evaluated by his home doctor in Georgia later this week

Bully Ray: No concussion, but sustained a bruised sternum

Kurt Angle: Left the arena with his family and refused to be evaluated on-site by medical personnel

Bobby Roode: Cervical swelling (vertebrae/back), triceps hematoma

Tons Of Backstage News & Notes From Bound For Glory — CLICK HERE!

Konnan Talks Michael Hayes’ Heat In WWE, Claims He Might Be Replaced Soon

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Mexico pro wrestling legend Konnan recently spoke about Michael Hayes having heat with several wrestlers and employees in the WWE these days during a recent edition of his MLW Radio show.

Konnan had the following to say about Hayes, including rumors that he may soon be replaced:

“I was a huge Michael Hayes fan, Freebirds fan, when I was growing up, when I used to watch him in Atlanta. Every time I’ve seen Michael, he’s always been very cool with me backstage. But having said that, I will say this, he does have a ton of heat with people. I do know a couple people that told me that if they got fired they would kick his ass before they left the company. And I just found out today that he did get mega heat I guess for having drinks with Rosa [Mendes]. So much so, that he might be replaced. Boom.”

Check out the complete interview online at MLW.com.

Full Story On Michael Hayes/Rosa Mendes Drinking — CLICK HERE!

Final Rating For Friday’s SmackDown, RAW Tickets, Note On WWE MITB Release

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-The Friday, October 18th edition of WWE SmackDown scored a final cable rating of 1.83, according to Nielsen Media Research. The 1.83 final draw marks a slight increase from the previous week’s 1.82 cable rating.

SmackDown on Friday averaged 2.640 million viewers, which was also slightly up from the previous week’s 2.453 million viewers.

-Tickets for the return of WWE RAW to Austin, Texas on December 17th will officially go on sale to the public this weekend.

-The WWE Money In The Bank anthology DVD will be released next Tuesday, October 29th. The Blu-ray version of the release will feature all of the times where a Money In The Bank winner cashed in their briefcase.

Huge *SPOILERS* For Tonight’s WWE RAW — CLICK HERE!

WWE Covers Rey Mysterio’s In-Ring Return, Total Divas Advertising Begins

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-The official WWE website recently ran an article on Rey Mysterio’s return. The website covered Mysterio’s appearance at the WWE live event in Tupelo, Mississippi on Sunday night, where he helped R-Truth during a post-match attack from World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. The article did not, however, cover the fact that Mysterio worked an actual match at the WWE live event in Mexico during the week.

The article also contains a video of Mysterio’s return on Sunday night. You can check it all out online at WWE.com.

-Advertisements for the return of the WWE reality show, Total Divas, have begun. There have been a number of billboards in major cities put up recently, advertising the series return on the E! cable channel on November 17th.

Huge *SPOILERS* For Season Two Of WWE Total Divas — CLICK HERE!

RVD/WWE Contract Update, Weekend Appearance Booked Through WWE

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WWE Superstar Rob Van Dam will be appearing this weekend at the 10th annual Ringside Fest. Van Dam was reportedly booked for the appearance through WWE, which should put an end to any rumors that he is no longer under a contract to WWE.

Also appearing at Ringside Fest this weekend will be fellow WWE Superstars Daniel Bryan, AJ Lee and Kaitlyn.

For more details, including ticket information, visit RingsideFest.com.

Update On When RVD Will Return To WWE TV — CLICK HERE!

[Credit: PWInsider.com]

Former WWE Superstars Involved In Backstage Fight This Past Weekend

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Former WWE Superstar and announcer Matt Striker and former WWE Superstar Justin Credible were involved in a backstage altercation this past weekend in Deer Park, Long Island.

Striker and Credible worked a match for the New York Wrestling Connection where the angle was if Credible defeated Striker, who was the heel in their storyline, he could have a rematch under hardcore rules for the event on November 30th.According to eye-witness reports, Striker stiffed Credible with a punch and legitimately busted him open hardway.

After the match, backstage, Striker reportedly tried to apologize to Credible, but Credible would not accept his apology. Credible allegedly cursed Striker out in front of everyone in the locker room and then stormed off.

Huge Spoilers For Tonight’s WWE RAW — CLICK HERE!

[Credit: PWInsider.com]

Jim Ross Blog: TNA Bound For Glory, HBK On RAW, Bryan-Orton Contract Signing

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog atJ JRsBarBQ.com with his thoughts on last night’s TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view and tonight’s WWE RAW. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

Tonight’s Hell In A Cell Contract Signing: “The contract signing between Orton and Bryan should not be over thought. It’s the blue light special. An angle alert. Fans expect fireworks and they should be provided such. Another question is fan support of Bryan to begin to wane in his role of the undersized, overachieving underdog? Fans of heroes have to maintain ‘hope’ that their guy can get it done in a fair fight. It’s simple, human nature/psychology.”

HBK On RAW Tonight: “If Shawn Michaels is on RAW tonight then he should be better utilized than last week. A HHH-HBK confrontation in virtually any form would be good TV and it all ties into the Bryan-Orton HIAC match for the WWE Title.”

TNA Bound For Glory: “Someone on Twitter said that I wouldn’t admit it if I watched the TNA PPV Sunday night. Wrong, Einstein. However, I did not watch their show as I was watching the Manning vs. Irsay Bowl on NBC plus my regular Sunday night fare including HBO’s Boardwalk Empire and Eastbound and Down.”

“However, if any company changes five titles in one show, which one is supposed to standout to the average fan? Apparently that’s what occurred. Sounds like TNA hit the “reset” button on the whole shooting match. No dog in the hunt except for my many friends who work there and I’m pulling for them and their families.”

As always, you can check out JR’s amazing line of BBQ products at WWEShop.com.

* PHOTOS of the EMPTY ARENA at Last Night’s BOUND FOR GLORY PPV

Bray Wyatt Injury Update, Summer Rae Named WWE’s “Diva Of The Month”

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-WWE Superstar and leader of The Wyatt Family, Bray Wyatt, is off crutches now after injuring his calf during a recent WWE non-televised live event. After a week of watching matches in his rocking chair from the top of the stage, Wyatt was back to walking on his own at ringside during this past weekend’s WWE live events. Wyatt has yet to wrestle a match since suffering the injury.

-The following is a new tweet from the official Twitter page of WWE Diva Summer Rae:

Huge *SPOILERS* For Tonight’s WWE RAW — CLICK HERE!

Ryback’s Next Feud In WWE Revealed, Rey Mysterio Makes Surprise Appearance

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-According to various reports, WWE Superstar Ryback is scheduled to have a program with the new babyface Big E. Langston following his current feud with CM Punk.

-During Sunday’s WWE live event in Tupelo, Mississippi, Rey Mysterio made an unannounced appearance. Mysterio made the save for R-Truth, who was getting beat up by Alberto Del Rio following his loss to the World Heavyweight Champion on the show. Mysterio and Truth both beat up Damien Sandow, who teased cashing in his Money In The Bank briefcase during all of the chaos.

Fans interested can check out a complete report from the WWE live event in Tupelo on the main page.

Huge *SPOILERS* For Tonight’s WWE RAW — CLICK HERE!

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WWE House Show Results (10/20): Carbondale, Illinois

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The following are results from the WWE live event in Carbondale, Illinois. The event was held on Sunday, October 20, 2013.

-The Real Americans def. Tons Of Funk in a tag-team match to open the show. There was no big swing during the match. The finish came when Antonio Cesaro hit Brodus Clay with his Neutralizer finisher.

-Naomi def. Brie Bella in Divas action. Both Cameron and Nikki Bella were at ringside for their respective teams during the match. After the match, Nikki yelled at all three girls, including her sister, and headed to the back by herself.

-Justin Gabriel def. Tyler Breeze. Breeze is an NXT star with a cool heel act who at first received no reaction, but eventually got some heat on himself with his mannerisms.

-Big Show, The Miz & Dolph Ziggler def. The Shield via Disqualification. Weird call on the finish, as Roman Reigns brought a chair into the ring, Big Show punched it into his face, and somehow The Shield were DQ’d.

–Intermission–

-Santino Marella def. Fandango. This started off as a dance-off until Fandango attacked Santino. Santino ended up going over with The Cobra.

-Ryback def. Kofi Kingston. Kingston got in a decent amount of offense and a few near-falls. The finish came when Ryback hit Kingston with the Meathook and the Shellshock for the 1-2-3.

-Daniel Bryan def. Randy Orton. Lengthy match with Bryan hitting the running knee on Orton for the pinfall victory. After the match, The Shield came out and attacked Bryan until Big Show came out to make the save.

Huge *SPOILERS* For Tonight’s WWE RAW — CLICK HERE!

More Bound For Glory Backstage News: PPV Issues, Hogan, Jarrett, Pearce

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-Apparently there were some issues with fans attempting to order the TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view on Sunday night. Several complaints have come out of the Northeast, mostly from those with Time Warner Cable, that fans could not order the pay-per-view.

-Former TNA announcer Todd Kenely was backstage at the Bound For Glory event on Sunday night.

-Also backstage at Bound For Glory was Seven Levels of Hate star and former NWA Champion, Adam Pearce. Pearce apparently left before the show began.

-There was no talk backstage at the TNA pay-per-view on Sunday night about an imminent return for Hulk Hogan.

-Jeff Jarrett was backstage at Bound For Glory and worked as an agent for the show.

HUGE Update on the Future of TNA — and it’s NOT good! [CLICK HERE]

[Credit: PWInsider.com]

Tammy “Sunny” Sytch Reveals Sad Medical Diagnosis, Says Her Cancer Has Returned

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While serving a 114-day jail sentence earlier this year for repeatedly violating her ex-boyfriend’s restraining order, WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch’s prior contraction of human papillomavirus (HPV) developed into cervical cancer. After declaring in May that she was cancer-free following a hysterectomy, the 40-year-old revealed on Monday that she is not completely clear from the life-threatening illness.

Last night, Sytch worriedly wrote on her Facebook account, “Tonight is a very nerve wracking night for me…tomorrow, at 8 AM I have an appointment at my Oncologist’s office (thats my Cancer doctor) to do an exam to see if all of my cancer was removed…Im scared shitless, and very afraid that they’re going to tell me that I still have cancer cells in me, and that I’ll need mor surgery and/or radiation and chemo… Please say a prayer for me…. nothing ever scares me, but this really does,. not doing well tonight…

She added, “Headed to bed….gonna try to get some sleep…so nervous, i may not be able to…. say a prayer for me, and ill post what happens tomorrow…xoxo.”

The news was not good for Sytch. She stated on Facebook following the visit, “Just got home from the Oncologist…lets just say the diagnosis and prognosis are not good. Dont feel like going into details…very sad. I need a nap.”

She added, “This is not a rib.”

Sytch subsequently confirmed on Twitter that her cancer had returned while arguing with users—including the account of SEScoops.com—who criticized her for plugging her Amazon.com “Wish List” immediately following the somber announcement.

“F*** you…. my cancer isnt gone….im allowed to be depressed. drop dead for your ignorant remarks,” wrote Sytch to SEScoops.com’s Twitter account.

She stated to another user on the social media outlet, “Yeah, cancer reocurring is soooooo not serious…f*** off.”

WWE House Show Results (10/20): Tupelo, Mississippi

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The following are results from the WWE live event in Tupelo, Mississippi. The event was held on Sunday, October 20, 2013.

-Los Matadores def. 3MB in tag-team action to open the show. The match went about 10 minutes long. Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal represented 3MB. Lots of comedy spots in this one.

-Tyson Kidd def. Hunico. The finish came when Kidd hit his Blockbuster finisher on Hunico. The crowd was actually pretty into this match.

-Natalya def. AJ Lee in a Non-Title match. Originally, this was scheduled as a Divas Championship match, but AJ told the crowd she wasn’t going to defend her title. In the end, Natalya picked up the submission win with the Sharpshooter.

-Alberto Del Rio def. R-Truth in a No-DQ match. With the win, Del Rio retains his World Heavyweight Championship. Truth went through a table during the match. Del Rio’s nose got busted up during the match. Truth bleed during the match as well, leading to a doctor to come out and check on him in the middle of the match. After the match, Del Rio continued to attack Truth, leading to Rey Mysterio coming out to make the save. Damien Sandow came out and teased cashing in his Money In The Bank briefcase, but instead got beat up by both Mysterio and Truth.

–Intermission–

-Zack Ryder def. Wade Barrett. The crowd was kind of flat for this match. No one saw the Ryder win coming, so that got a decent pop. Ryder won with a roll-up on Barrett out of nowhere.

-The Wyatt Family def. The Prime Time Players. The Wyatt’s were over in Tupelo. Lots of fans in sheep masks and plenty of “Follow The Buzzards” signs. The Wyatt’s went over with a clothesline from hell leading to the pin.

-CM Punk def. Curtis Axel & Paul Heyman in an Extreme Rules Handicap Match. The finish came when Punk gave Axel the GTS for the pin.

Multiple Storylines For Tonight’s WWE RAW Revealed — CLICK HERE!

Bischoff-Hervey Produced Show Picked Up For Third Season By Nickelodeon

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“See Dad Run” has been picked up for a 13-episode third season by the Nickelodeon cable channel, according to a new Deadline article. The show is executive produced by TNA executive Eric Bischoff, as well as his business partner Jason Hervey.

“See Dad Run” averaged 1.2 million viewers in a competitive Sunday evening timeslot. The show stars Scott Baio.

For more information, visit Deadline.com.

HUGE Update on the Future of TNA — and it’s NOT Good! **CLICK HERE**

Backstage Bound For Glory News: New Broadcast Member, Norv Fernum, Heath

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-The new TNA Impact Wrestling broadcast team member that debuted on Sunday night, Gil Corsey, works for WDRB-TV in Louisville, Kentucky. Corsey has some prior pro wrestling experience, as he worked for the Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) broadcast team.

-Norv Fernum, who worked against Ethan Carter III during the Bound For Glory pay-per-view, is a regular for the Pro Wrestling Guerilla (PWG) promotion as Peter Avalon.

-Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath, who appeared at the Bound For Glory event on Sunday, is friends in real-life with Jessie Godderz of the BroMans tag-team. BroMans won the TNA Tag-Team Championships from James Storm & Gunner on Sunday night.

Related News: Huge News on the Future of TNA — and it’s NOT Good!

[Credit: ProWrestling.net]

WWE 2K14 DLC Screenshots: Sammartino, nWo, Rick Rude & Many More

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On Monday, 2K Sports announced full details on the various Downloadable Content packs that will be available for the new WWE 2K14 video game. Here’s a gallery of the past and present WWE Superstars that will be available for purchase:

Alex Shelley Receives Good Medical News, Feels He Should Continue Wrestling

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Former TNA Impact Wrestling star Alex Shelley detailed his injuries leading up to a visit to the doctor where he awaited information on whether or not he should step away from the world of professional wrestling. The following is a summary of tweets Shelley posted on his official Twitter account.

September 2012, my first @njpw1972 tour. 4 broken front teeth via rabbit clothesline from Rocky Romero. I could hear my teeth “Ping!” when they hit the guard rail and spit chunks out as I finished the match. Later, I could smell the burning and taste the dust when they ground down the shards to bond them when I went back to Detroit after the tour.

April 2013, partially paralyzed vocal cord via Prince Devitt lariat. Had to change some of the songs at band practice and now I sound like a full time smoker. Not counting the damage from the brutal dropkicks to the face.

June 2013, slightly fractured skull via Plancha from Taka Michinoku. Spinal fluid actually leaked out my nose for a week after and I had I idea of the severity until I went to the doctor weeks later. Wrestled again that night against Devitt in a dream come true.

Finally, September 2013, severe sciatica via Liger Bomb from @taichi0319. Bad enough injury that I had to let a bunch of people down and forego my chance to become a 3 time IWGP Jr. Tag Champion. Had a hard time walking, couldn’t workout, and totally rethought my life.

I don’t consider myself tough, persay. I just really love wrestling. And @njpw1972 is wrestling. I was “orphaned”, by my choice, and NJPW gave me a home. So while I waited in the doc’s office, I really thought that 2012-2013 was my favorite year of my career. I grew the most as a wrestler, I (hopefully) won over @njpw1972 fans and proved to everyone I could adapt and learn and go in the ring. This was the first time I thought “Maybe I need to get out.” So, understandably, I was pretty scared when I went in again last week. But nope. I am supposed to continue wrestling, I think. Cleared to lift weights, burnout on cardio, and should make a full recovery. :)

Fans can follow Alex Shelley on Twitter @fakekinkade.

AJ Styles Wants TNA To Re-Sign Alex Shelley + Backstage BFG News!

WWE 2K14: Bruno Sammartino, nWo, Legends & More Announced For DLC Packs (Video)

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2K Sports has issued the following press release:

2K Announces WWE® 2K14 Downloadable Content and Season Pass Program

Scheduled to include playable WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends, along with gameplay and creation suite additions

New York, NY – October 21, 2013 – 2K today announced details surrounding downloadable content and a Season Pass program for WWE® 2K14, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. The content offering, slated to include an extensive variety of playable WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends, will be available for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

WWE 2K14 delivers a comprehensive selection of downloadable content, including impressive roster additions, fan-favorite gameplay and customization options,” said Chris Snyder, Senior Director of Marketing at 2K. “Combined with the game’s Season Pass program, we are offering the ultimate WWE video game experience for an amazing value.”

About the WWE 2K14 Downloadable Content Program*

The WWE 2K14 downloadable content program is scheduled to include the following items, which will be available on the Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft for Xbox 360 and on PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 system:

Content Group #1 – nWo Pack and Accelerator:

  • Playable New World Order (nWo)-themed Superstars: Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Syxx, Curt Hennig, Scott Steiner and The Giant;
  • Accelerator: Enables players to unlock all in-game items, as well as customize individual WWE Superstar attributes:
    • The nWo Pack will be available for a suggested purchase cost of $8.99;
    • The Giant will be available free of charge;
    • The Accelerator will be available for a suggested purchase cost of $1.99;
    • The Accelerator is currently scheduled for release on launch day – October 29, 2013 in North America and November 1, 2013 internationally;
    • The nWo Pack is currently scheduled for worldwide release in November 2013.

Content Group #2 – WWE Superstars and Moves Pack:

  • WWE Superstars: Fandango and Big E Langston;
  • WWE Divas: Brie Bella, Nikki Bella and Summer Rae;
  • Moves Pack: More than 30 new moves and taunts, including the Black Widow (made popular by AJ Lee) and the Koji Clutch (made popular by CM Punk):
    • WWE Superstars and Divas, along with the Moves Pack, will be available for a suggested purchase cost of $7.99;
    • Summer Rae will be available free of charge;
    • All content is currently scheduled for worldwide release in December 2013.

Content Group #3 – WWE Legends and Creations Pack:

  • WWE Hall of Famers: Bruno Sammartino and “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes;
  • Legendary WWE Superstars: “Ravishing” Rick Rude and Jake “The Snake” Roberts;
  • Playable Superstar: WWE Manager and pop culture icon Virgil;
  • Custom Superstar Parts Pack: 15 new Superstar parts to utilize for the most creative freedom in WWE Games history:
    • WWE Legends and the Creations Pack will be available for a suggested purchase cost of $8.99;
    • Virgil will be available free of charge;
    • All content is currently scheduled for worldwide release in January 2014.

About the WWE 2K14 Season Pass Program

Players may purchase WWE 2K14 downloadable content at a reduced price point through the game’sSeason Pass program. For a one-time purchase cost of $19.99, a savings of more than 25 percent versus individual content purchases, players will receive the following items:

  • Season Pass Program Exclusive – Playable “The Outsiders”-themed Superstars: Scott Hall and Kevin Nash;
  • All Content Groups: nWo and Accelerator Packs, WWE Superstars and Moves Pack and WWE Legends and Creations Pack;
  • Online Badges: Over 10 exclusive options.

* Xbox Live or PlayStation Network account and Internet connection required. Copy of WWE 2K14required to play.

Become Immortal – 2K’s lineup of premier sports simulation titles expands with the Company’s upcoming release in the renowned WWE video game franchise, WWE 2K14. Developed by Yukes for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, WWE 2K14 is positioned to deliver the greatest roster in franchise history and be the most electrifying, authentic and comprehensive WWE video game experience to date. WWE 2K14 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. Players who pre-order WWE 2K14will receive Ultimate Warrior at no extra cost on launch day on October 29, 2013 in North America and November 1, 2013 internationally.

For more information on WWE 2K14 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.comfacebook.com/WWEgames and@WWEgames on Twitter.

Photos Of CM Punk & AJ Lee Together

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CM Punk and AJ Lee are now dating, according to Mexican wrestling legend and former WCW Superstar Konnan.

Last month, “The Straight Edge Superstar” and the WWE Divas Champion were shown seated together at Wrigley Field during WGN’s broadcast of a Chicago Cubs versus Pittsburgh Pirates game. This naturally jump-started rumors online, especially on social media—some fans on Twitter have stated that they were blocked by Punk for mentioning Lee to him in messages.

Konnan learned of this tidbit from his source within the sports-entertainment organization. While addressing WWE happenings on the MLW Radio podcast, he stated, “I would also to say that I found that AJ Lee is dating CM Punk, I don’t know if that’s public knowledge.”

Punk had been romantically linked to former WWE talent Amy “Lita” Dumas as recently as last spring. Co-host Court Bauer asked Konnan, “He’s done with Lita?” He responded, “Yep.”

Konnan continued to dish on Punk, stating that some people in the company feel he has a “huge head.” Furthermore, the former Max Moon reveals that Punk once “hated” fellow top star John Cena for similar behavior.

“To me, it’s like, alright, you waited all this time to become a big star, and all those guys that had a big head, that you hated, like Cena,” said Konnan. “And now you have a big head. You need to bring your s**t down back to ground.”

He reiterated further, “I was told by my source in WWE that CM Punk has a big head and he’s conceited.”

This new episode of MLW Radio is available for free at MLW.com and on iTunes (search: MLW Radio), along with episodes featuring Chris Jericho, The Ultimate Warrior, Billy Corgan, Konnan, Carlito, Teddy Hart, Sean Waltman and many others—a new episode drops every Sunday.

WWE RAW Preview & Live Coverage Tonight

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Here’s a preview for tonight’s episode of WWE RAW from Memphis, Tennessee:

– A contract signing between Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan for their WWE Championship match this Sunday night at Hell In A Cell.

– WWE Hall Of Famer Shawn Michaels, who will serve as the special guest referee for the Hell in a Cell main event, will be on RAW.

– Triple H will address Cody Rhodes and Goldust winning the WWE Tag Team Championships last week – as well as the Big Show’s involvement in the match.

– We’ll get an update on RAW General Manager Brad Maddox “suffering a concussion” after being knocked out by Big Show on Friday’s SmackDown.

Check back later tonight for our Live Coverage of WWE RAW.

Photos: Empty Arena At TNA Bound For Glory 2013

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Check out these photos of the crowd (or lack thereof) at the Viejas Arena in San Diego, California for last night’s TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view (Full Results).

The Viejas Arena holds up to 13,00 fans, but it’s clear TNA didn’t sell anywhere near half that amount of tickets.

The first image in particular, which shows Bully Ray walking to the ring for the main event of TNA’s biggest event of the year, is a disturbing look at the state of the company’s drawing power:

Because Wrestling – Episode 119

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This week on Because Wrestling, it’s prediction season for WWE Hell in a Cell!

TNA Bound For Glory 2013 Results

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Photos Of The EMPTY ARENA At TNA Bound For Glory


TNA Bound For Glory 2013 Results

Bound For Glory opens with an elaborate video package focusing on the possible exit of AJ Styles from TNA. The video switches to focus on Bully Ray’s recent destruction. From there, we head inside the arena and Mike Tenay and Taz welcome us to the biggest show of the year for TNA.

X-Division Title
Ultimate X Match
-Jeff Hardy vs. Austin Aries vs. Chris Sabin vs. Samoa Joe vs. Manik

As soon as the match begins, Sabin immediately climbs to the top. All the guys notice this and he backs off and heads to the floor. He yanks Aries out of the ring while everyone else fights on the inside. Aries slams Sabin’s head into the steel structure on the outside. Everyone else follows to the outside and brawls while Sabin and Manik head back into the ring. Sabin catches Manik in the tree of woe and stomps on his crotch. Joe pulls Sabin down and hits him with a nasty series of right hands. Joe sends Sabin in the corner and follows with a splash enzugiri combo. Joe hits the snap mare and chops his back before kicking his chest. Joe runs right into a springboard dropkick from Manik. Aries and Hardy climb up the structure while Manik mounts Sabin with punches in the corner. Aries tries to scale the ropes, but Hardy pulls him down and Manik tosses him to the outside. Manik hits a double hurricanrana on Hardy and Sabin before locking in the octopus, then a modified sharpshooter on Sabin. Aries comes in, breaks it up, and hits a kneebreaker belly to back suplex combination. Aries goes back up but Hardy yanks him down and hits a backwards powerbomb style move that results in Aries landing face-first.

Hardy goes out to the floor and pulls out a ladder. Joe runs after him and flies through the ropes, crashing into Hardy on the floor. Joe picks up the ladder, but is caught with a baseball slide from Sabin. Manik hits Sabin with a dropkick out to the apron. Aries heads to the top and dives to the outside to take out Joe and Manik. Aries heads into the ring and props himself up lazily in the corner, posing, before heading back up to the ropes. Manik slides in and pulls Aries down to the mat. Aries and Manik trade uppercuts, and Manik backs Aries into the corner. Manik catches Aries with a boot, then hits Sabin with both boots. Sabin tosses Manik into a hurricanrana on Aries. Manik hits a springboard hurricanrana, taking Sabin and himself over the top rope to the outside. Joe punches away at Aries in the corner, taking him down to the mat. Joe seats Aries on the top turnbuckle and tries for the musclebuster, but Aries counters into a sloppy crucifix bomb. Aries hits Hardy with the corner dropkick, then hits Joe with the same move. Aries hits Hardy with another dropkick, then does the same to Joe. Aries tries for the brainbuster on Joe, but Joe counters into a rear naked choke. Joe swings Aries around before tossing him across the ring. Manik goes for the ropes, but Joe grabs his legs and yanks him down into an atomic drop before hitting a big boot and senton splash.

Sabin tosses Hardy into the corner, and Hardy kicks Sabin away, then hits the whisper in the wind. Hardy rolls to the outside, and goes back for the ladder, bringing it into the ring. Hardy sets the ladder up under the belt, and climbs, but Joe is up on the other side, and he slams Hardy’s face into the ladder to knock him off. Aries knocks Joe off the ladder with a top rope dropkick. Manik springboards and catches the ropes and Aries climbs the ladder. Aries and Manik meet in the middle, but Sabin tips over the ladder and sends both men crashing into the ropes. Sabin picks up Hardy and shoulders him, tossing him out in a front slam. Sabin poses before trying for a superkick. Hardy blocks it and counters into a twist of fate, sending Sabin from the ring. Sabin is telling Velvet to get into the ring and stop Hardy. She doesn’t want to. Sabin simply throws her into the ring himself. Sky stands up and Hardy turns around and sees her. While he’s distracted, Sabin is on the opposite side of the ladder beginning his climb. Hardy finally notices, attempts to climb the ladder himself, but it’s too late. Sabin has the belt. Hardy had a hand on it as well, but Sabin blasted Hardy with belt and Hardy went crashing down to the canvas. Sabin wins.

Winner and NEW TNA X-Division Champion: Chris Sabin

In-Ring Segment: Abyss Returns!

Christopher Daniels and Kazarian, who lost during the pre-show Gauntlet Match, are coming out to the ring. Kaz has a mic and he says not since the premiere of Brokeback Mountain have two men been screwed more than Bad Influence. The fact that they aren’t wrestling for the titles is an embarrassment, not only to TNA, but to them, the best tag team in the business, and to each and every one of the turds in attendance. Daniels says this is Bound for Glory, the PPV that is supposed to celebrate that which is TNA, and despite the fact that TNA has treated them like the step-children of the company, they are TNA. They are the best tag team this company has ever seen, and Daniels knows a way that TNA can make it up to them. Fact: tonight, Bad Influence beat Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez. Fact: Eric Young and Joe Pancake aren’t a tag team, but a fisherman and a lawyer, so their win shouldn’t count. And third, the company like to throw curveballs and throw people into the match at the last minute, and based on their pristine record, Bad Influence should be added to the card tonight. They are interrupted by Eric Young who makes his way to the ring wearing trunks and a backwards baseball cap. Young tells BI that he’s not a trouble maker. He doesn’t feel bad, he doesn’t want a match, he’s already beaten them once tonight. Young says he’s here on official, scientific business. He’s a scientist. BI did something earlier, they created a monster. Everyone here and EY know, and BI are the only two that don’t realize that they should run. Young tells them to run. Daniels shake Young’s hand. As Kaz goes to shake his hand, they attack him instead. This leads to Abyss returning and coming out to the ring. Abyss cleans house, hitting the Blackhole Slam on both Daniels and Kazarian. Young, who is still in the ring, looks worried. Abyss extends his hand and helps Young up. Young smiles as Abyss poses for the fans.

Backstage: James Storm & Gunner

Backstage, we see Jeremy Borash. Borash plugs the Twitter and Facebook stuff and then introduces his guests, the TNA Tag-Team Champions Gunner and James Storm. Gunner says BroMans, who won the pre-show Gauntlet Match, earned their shot tonight. He tells them not to worry about their tan, their gym, their girls or their dancing. He says they aren’t ready for the champs. James Storm then says BroMans were lucky. He tells them he’s sorry about their damn luck.

TNA World Tag-Team Titles
-James Storm & Gunner (c) vs. BroMans

All the guys immediately start brawling to start this match off. Storm and Gunner team up on Robbie before picking up Jesse and throwing him into Robbie. Robbie and Jesse bail, and Gunner backdrops Storm over the top and to the outside, wiping out both men. Storm catches Jesse with a big right hand, then follows up with a giant hip toss. Storm works over the arm before tagging out to Gunner. Gunner hits Kesse with a couple of big clubbing blows and a back elbow for two. Jesse gets caught in the corner with a running knee to the gut that Gunner follows up with a slingshot suplex for two. Gunner takes the fight to Jesse in the corner, chopping away at his chest. Gunner ends up tossed in the corner, but connects with another back elbow and catches Robbie with a right. Jesse pulls Gunner off the ropes and makes the tag to Robbie. BroMans throw Gunner into the corner hard before Robbie mounts Gunner with a series of punches. Robbie and Jesse use quick tags to distract the ref and score quick strikes and cheap shot opportunities. Jesse pulls Gunner to the mat by his hair, tags out to Robbie, and Robbie goes right for the rear chin lock. Gunner tries to connect with the backslide, but Jesse comes in with a dropkick and takes out Gunner.

Robbie E. is taunting Gunner, slapping him around a bit. Gunner fights his way out of their corner and hits a running knee on Robbie. Jesse sends Storm from the corner, and prevents a tag. Robbie drops a knee over Gunner’s throat, and tags back out to Jesse. Jesse comes in with a series of stomps to Gunner’s face, sending him into the corner and following up with a sidewalk slam. Jesse heads up to the middle rope, but he’s stopped by Gunner. Gunner goes up after Jesse and hits a huge fall away slam off the second rope.

Storm sends Robbie into the corner and is backdropped to the apron, but he catches Robbie with a kick to the back of the head. Storm hits a running neckbreaker on Robbie for two. Jesse attacks Storm from behind, and Gunner attacks Jesse. Gunner is double teamed and sent from the ring, and Jesse and Robbie seat Storm on the top turnbuckle. BroMans try for a double superplex, but Gunner takes Robbie away with an electric chair drop, and Storm hits a super-front-plex, launching Jesse on Robbie. The finish comes when the heels throw one of the belts in the ring. Storm gets distracted for a moment, and turns around right into the double-team finisher by BroMans. That’s all she wrote. We have new TNA Tag-Team Champions.

Winners and NEW TNA Tag-Team Champions: BroMans

Hulk Hogan Addresses His Future In Interesting New Tweet

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Legendary pro wrestler Hulk Hogan posted the following tweet on his official Twitter account addressing his future in the business:

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AJ Styles On Stars He’d Like TNA To Sign, Hulk Hogan, Bound For Glory & More

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The following are highlights from a new TSN interview with TNA Impact Wrestling star AJ Styles

On people he would like to see signed by TNA: “They’re overlooking the guys who deserve a shot at the world title, who have the talent to be a world champion. They don’t have to come from that other place [WWE], they can come from the independents. But we have to leave the door open for young guys to come in and get a chance. Let them be their own guy instead of a cookie cutter like they get at that other place. From the independents, Delirious has been one of my favorites for a long time. I’d like to see him signed. I also miss Alex Shelley. He and [Chris] Sabin, as the Motor City Machine Guns were a great tag team. I would love to see him back.”

On the change in his personality over the past year: “I think it’s a personality that everyone has. You reach a breaking point, you push the right buttons, and you see this guy come out that you never knew you had in you. I got pushed over the ledge and it turned me on, turned me into this new guy. A little more aggressive and a lot more drive.”

On his thoughts on working with Hulk Hogan: “[Hulk] Hogan can open up doors that we normally wouldn’t be able to open without that. He adds experience and it’s been an experience working for him.”

On his match with Bully Ray at Bound For Glory: “I’m going to leave it all out in the ring. These people paid their hard earned money to see two people beat the crap out of each other in the ring. Be ready to be entertained and maybe even have your breath taken away. Hard-hitting and a match that you’re going to remember. I have to be more focused than ever. Bully Ray will have to kill me if he wants to beat me. And I just don’t think that’s going to happen.”

Check out the complete interview online at TSN.ca.

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