— CM Punk, The Miz and Kofi Kingston react to the first-ever Elimination Chamber debate on this week’s episode of WWE Backstage Fallout:
Jesse Sorensen Expected To Make A Full Recovery
Injured TNA wrestler Jesse Sorensen showed “significant improvement” on Monday after suffering a C1 vertebrae fracture with spinal cord edema at Sunday’s Against All Odds pay-per-view.
Sorensen is said to be slowly regaining the feeling back in his legs and doctors now expect a full recovery, according to a report by Jason Powell at prowrestling.net.
TNA President Dixie Carter flew Sorensen’s mother to Florida to be at this bedside.
The news that Sorensen is expected to fully recover after initially having no feeling in his arms and legs is phenomenal news for the young wrestler.
Brandon Jacobs & Sting Comment On Jacobs-TNA
USA Today and NYTimes both have stories up about New York Giants star Brandon Jacobs appearing at this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings.
Jacobs tells USA Today that he’s always been a wrestling fan and appearing on a wrestling show is a childhood dream come true for him:
“I’ve always been a fan of wresting growing up and had the opportunity to be a part of it. Excited and can’t wait to get out there.”
“Don’t worry about me getting injured or anything. The other guys are the ones who are going to have to worry about avoiding injuries. This is going to be fun for me.”
TNA star Sting tweeted the following about Jacobs’ involvement at Monday’s Impact Wrestling tapings. Jacobs’ segments will air on the next two weeks of Impact:
“Impact Wrestling got a huge injection of greatness through Brandon Jacobs!! What a perfect fit- Brandon, you bring truck loads to us!!”
WWE On Undertaker Cutting His Hair, Diva Gets A Last Name
— The Undertaker was shown cutting his hair during a vignette on Monday’s Raw SuperShow. The iconic wrestler shaved his head bald last year and appeared to don wear a wig for his return two weeks ago.
Regarding the Raw vignette, the official WWE website wrote, “Then, Undertaker appeared on the TitanTron, revealing a shocking moment, taking a razor to his hair and proclaiming “vengeance will be mine.”
— Tamina will be known as Tamina Snuka going forward. WWE is pushing her as the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka.
— WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin is in Canada shooting scenes for the action film The Package. Dolph Lundgren co-stars.
— Jim Ross was spotted last night by the bench of the Oklahoma University women’s basketball team for their game against the Connecticut.
Pictures Of Brandon Jacobs At TNA Impact
Super Bowl Champion New York Giants player Brandon Jacobs appeared at Monday night’s Impact Wrestling tapings and got physical with TNA Champion James Storm.
For a full recap of what went down at Monday night’s tapings (including segments taped for the next 2 weeks of Impact Wrestling), check out:
- *Spoilers* TNA Impact Tapings Results For Thursday
- *Spoilers* Partial Results For Next Thursday’s Impact
Here are pictures of Brandon Jacobs with TNA stars from Monday night:
*Spoilers* Partial Results For Next Thursday’s Impact
On Monday night from Orlando, TNA taped this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, as well as a few segments for net week’s show.
Super Bowl champion New York Giants player Brandon Jacobs as at Monday night’s tapings, so they also taped the segments for the 2/23 show that involved Jacobs.
– Brandon Jacobs comes to the ring and congratulated James Storm on beating Bully Ray “last week” (earlier in the night). Jacobs says that Bully shouldn’t have spit beer in his face last week and he calls Bully out. Bully runs down Jacobs saying that he is a 23-time champion, compared to Jacobs 2 championship wins. Jacobs ends up chasing Bully to the back.
– James Storm and Jeff Hardy (with Brandon Jacobs) beat Kurt Angle and Bully Ray in a no DQ match. Jacobs gave Bully a chokeslam through a table allowing Storm to get the win.
HBK Comments On RAW, Rey Mysterio & Del Rio Backstage
– WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels appeared on Raw and confronted his best friend Triple H over him rejecting The Undertaker’s Wrestlemania 28 challenge. Michaels read Triple H the riot act, explaining that where he’s from, if a man challenges you and you turn down the challenge, you are a coward. Michaels tweeted the following after RAW:
“Well, that was interesting!! Always a joy, no matter what happens, to get out I’m front of all of you. Tomorrow…back to my tractor:-) Thanks San Diego…and in my best Ron Burgundy voice…”Stay Classy San Diego.”
On Tuesday afternoon, HBK responded to a few more fan tweets regarding RAW. When one fan mentioned HBK’s “air guitar” that he did on RAW during Triple H’s entrance, HBK replied:
“I thought the camera would be on him…DOH!!:-)?
– Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio were backstage at Monday’s RAW from his hometown of San Diego, California. Neither man appeared on camera.
– There are reports going around that WWE has released a few people from the Consumer Products department last Friday. Jim Connely (Senior VP), Florence Digiorgio (VP), and Dean Miller (VP) are among the names that are rumored to be released. We will follow up on this story when new details become available.
What Happened After RAW, Foley Concerned For Ryder
– After Monday’s RAW Supershow went off the air, Kane came back out as the crowd sang “nah nah nah nah, hey hey hey, goodbye.” As Kane made his way to the ring, John Cena gave him the Attitude Adjustment. Their advertised dark match then took place.
The other advertised dark match did take place, as CM Punk retained the WWE championship against Dolph Ziggler after nailing Ziggler with the Go To Sleep. After the match, Punk grabbed a mic and dedicated his win to Zack Ryder, who had his heart (and possibly a few bones) broken on RAW at the hands of John Cena and Kane.
– Hardcore wrestling legend Mick Foley expressed concern over Zack Ryder’s bump off the entrance ramp at the end of RAW last night. Foley tweeted the following:
“I’m legit concerned for @zackryder. There’s just way too much risk there. That fall off the ramp might not be something you can get through with fortitude and ice packs. Zack has such a bright future; I hate to see his knees, ankles, and spine at such risk. That’s the type of thing that could cost him weeks or months at the most vital time of his career.”
*SPOILERS* TNA Impact Tapings Results For Thursday
Credit to Eric for the following TNA Impact Wrestling spoilers from Monday night’s tapings in Orlando. These will air this Thursday on Spike:
* World Champion Bobby Roode opens the show and has Christy Hemme re-introduce himself. Roode brags about Against All Odds until Sting comes out. Sting announces Roode vs. Jeff Hardy with the title on the line tonight. It will be No Time Limit and No DQ.
* Bobby Roode beat Jeff Hardy in the match to retain his title. The match went all over the Impact Zone. They fought back to the ring and Hardy was ready for the when when Kurt Angle came out. Angle laid Hardy out, letting Roode get the win.
* James Storm beat Bully Ray to become the new #1 contender to the World Title. Ray attacked Storm after the match until New York Giant Brandon Jacobs got in Ray’s face. Ray spat beer on him. Jacobs shoved Ray to the mat and agents had to come out and separate them.
* They re-taped the finish to the Hardy vs. Roode World Title match. Instead of Angle knocking Hardy off the top rope, this time he threw him into the steel steps so Roode could get the win.
* Zema Ion and Austin Aries beat Alex Shelley and Shannon Moore. They all fought after the match.
* Madison Rayne came out before the battle royal and put over Gail Kim. Madison then won the 10 Knockouts battle royal by last eliminating Velvet Sky. Madison had been sitting with Gail at ringside watching the match. It didn’t appear she was in the match and Gail got upset after she won it and the title shot.
* Sting calls Bobby Roode to the ring. Sting announces Roode vs. James Storm with the World Title on the line. Roode hits Sting with a low blow and beats him up with the World Title.
* Eric Bischoff, Ric Flair, Gunner and a random woman come to the ring for a victory celebration. They talk about taking out Garett Bischoff at Against All Odds. Eric talks a bunch of trash about his son and acknowledges that he isn’t here tonight. Eric tells Garett to think twice about getting involved in the wrestling business ever again.
Rock Puts Over CM Punk, Tamina vs. Phoenix This Sunday
– Several weeks ago, CM Punk admitted to being envious towards The Rock and his role in the new GI Joe movie, tweeting:
“I am stoked for the rocks superbowl commercial. Legit envious. I’ll admit it. He’s roadblock! God Damnit.”
On Monday, The Rock responded to Punk’s tweet – putting over the WWE champion big time:
“@CMPunk Thanks champ. Roadblocks a bad mother******. (doesn’t give body massages though like the cartoon). See ya soon. #BestInTheWorld”
(Thanks to Dominique Brannon)
– Tamina vs. Beth Phoenix for the WWE Divas Title has been announced for Sunday’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.
– WWE did not hold a dark match prior to Monday’s Raw SuperShow taping in San Diego, California.
NY Giants Star Confirmed For 2 Episodes Of Impact
New York Giants Superbowl champion Brandon Jacobs will be appearing on the next two episodes of TNA’s Impact Wrestling, according to USAToday.com. Jacobs told USA Today:
“I’ve always been a fan of wresting growing up and had the opportunity to be a part of it. Excited and can’t wait to get out there.”
“Don’t worry about me getting injured or anything. The other guys are the ones who are going to have to worry about avoiding injuries. This is going to be fun for me.”
Taker & HBK Announced For Another Raw, Bella Twins Contest
— During tonight’s Raw SuperShow broadcast in the Philadelphia area, WWE advertised The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels for the March 19 Raw emanating from the Wells Fargo Center. The advertised main event is WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler.
The Undertaker is also advertised to appear on the following Raw shows: February 20; March 5; March 12. Michaels is scheduled for the March 5 and March 12 shows.
— The Bella Twins are holding a contest through their official website on who can serenade them best with a poem.
Nikki and Brie write, “On Valentine’s Day we will pick the best poem and the winner will receive our silver sparkly bikini’s that we are wearing on the front of our website. Please submit to [email protected].”
Undertaker’s Schedule, Smackdown Main Event, Sunny
— A Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan rematch was announced for Friday’s SmackDown. The show tapes Tuesday night from Fresno, California.
— Friday’s SmackDown drew a 2.17 rating with 3,261,000 viewers. (Source: pwinsider)
— WWE Hall of Fame diva Tammy “Sunny” Sytch recently did a school girl photo shoot with longtime wrestling photographer Bob Mulrenin at HeymanHustle.com.
— The Undertaker is currently not scheduled for any WWE live events or any SmackDown TV tapings. The Dead Man is expected to make appearances on RAW in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 28.
Jesse Sorensen Update: C1 Fracture With Spinal Cord Edema
TNA President Dixie Carter tweeted the following update on Monday regarding Jesse Sorensen’s condition:
“Jesse Sorensen has sustained a C1 vertebrae fracture with spinal cord edema. He is slowly regaining feeling and movement in his arms and legs. He wants to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Once we speak to the neurosurgeon, we will pass on more details.”
Sorensen was injured during his match with Zema Ion at Sunday’s Against All Odds pay-per-view
Keep Jesse Sorensen in your thoughts.
Matches Taped For Superstars, Latest Episode Of Download, More
— Matches taped Monday night at the Valley View Casino in San Diego, California are as follows:
* WWE United States Champion Jack Swagger vs. Mason Ryan
* Alex Riley and Santino Marella vs. WWE Tag Team Champions Epico and Primo (with Rosa Mendes)
Swagger’s match against Ryan is his third consecutive week on Superstars.
— Former WWE developmental talent Wes Brisco and independent wrestler J.D. Maverick were cast by the Alexa Modeling Agency for a financial intuition national television commercial being shot today and tomorrow.
— WWE has published the third episode of WWE Download. The synopsis reads: “Dolph Ziggler shares his hilarious insight on YouTube’s finest videos. Picking apart the digital disasters from an array of tools and fools who provide countless head-spinning moments for the world to share.”
source: F4WOnline.com
Four Matches Announced For Raw – Elimination Chamber Preview
WWE has announced three pre-Elimination Chamber singles matches for tonight’s Raw SuperShow episode.
* WWE Champion CM Punk vs. The Miz,
* Dolph Ziggler vs. R-Truth
* Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston
Jericho faced Kingston on the first two nights of the Raw brand’s live event tour of Abu Dhabi last week. Both wrestlers garnered a victory.
The show will also feature a match featuring SmackDown talent as Randy Orton will face Big Show.
Sound Off 205: Impressive Impact From The UK, Better Than Raw
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Kevin Nash Removed From Raw Roster, Comments On His Future
WWE.com removed Kevin Nash’s profile from the Raw roster page and placed it in the Alumni section.
Nash has not appeared for WWE since losing to Triple H in a Ladder Match at the December pay-per-view TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs. He succumbed to The Game after taking a sledgehammer shot to the face. The legendary grappler went on Twitter to comment on his immediate future.
“Punk, Cena got Raw covered. While I have my couch covered. My 15 year old so needs a Dad way more than RAW needs big sexy,” he tweeted late Sunday night.
Nash added that he is doing things on his terms and that he has not retired from professional wrestling. He later became agitated when a Twitter user said he could return to “second rate” wrestling organization TNA since he’s “past it now.”
Nash responded, “Don’t remember working you, past what? Oh shit sorry you think it’s real…yeah my fastball lost a little zip you fuckin MARK.”
He then wrote the following to another Twitter user who said “Triple Sucks” will lose to The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVIII and thus retire forever.
“YOU do know this shit is FAKE right? HHH could beat him if he was the person you think. Paul will do whats right.”
Exclusive News On The Russo-Prichard TNA Power Struggle
EXCLUSIVE: Key TNA Insider Discusses Prichard-Russo Tension
Despite TNA officials’ claims to the contrary, there is a very real power struggle going on behind the scenes at TNA Impact Wrestling, and the bad blood dates back many years.
When Vince Russo ascended to the top of the WWE creative power structure in the Attitude Era, he did it at the expense of Bruce Prichard and Pat Patterson, who were WWE Chairman Vince McMahon’s closest confidantes at the time.
Even Jim Ross, who was head of talent relations, found himself out in the cold when it came to creative pitches to McMahon, who used Russo to “fill in the blanks” (according to a well placed source who was in WWE at the time) as McMahon took total control of his product and went forward with the Stone Cold Era.
Now, Bruce Prichard seems to be in position to, as a key insider in TNA points out, “deliver one hell of a receipt to Russo,” as no one is alllowed to pitch directly to TNA President Dixie Carter anymore, everyone must go through Prichard.
“Russo is on the chopping block, no matter what anyone else says,” our key insider told us exclusively, “and Prichard is the one swinging the axe!”
Michaels To Deliver A Message To Triple H, WWE Debuts In U.A.E
— Shawn Michaels returns to Raw tonight as a guest of Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis, and according to “Mr. Excitement” via WWE.com, the WWE Hall of Famer is coming with a message for Triple H.
WWE.com states in an article: “Although the WWE Universe remains in the dark as far as what Michaels will tell The Game, the timing of his arrival is conspicuous, coming as Triple H wards off The Undertaker’s challenge for a WrestleMania rematch. Given the volumes of history shared by these three Superstars, it would make sense for The Showstopper’s words of advice to pertain to his friend’s involvement with The Phenom, and his legendary WrestleMania Streak.”
— GulfNews.com has published an article on WWE’s debut at the United Arab Emirates last week. The company plans to tour the country once per year going forward.
— The February 21 WWE SuperSmackDown Live special will air live in Canada on The Score at 8:00 p.m.
source: PWInsider.com
Cena Pays Off Tax Lien, Phoenix-Madusa Feud Continues
– John Cena has paid off the tax lien against his Florida home. According to documents filed in Hillsborough County Florida, a roofing company claimed Cena owed them $15,214.92 for work they performed.
– The Twitter beef between WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and former women’s champion Madusa continues, with Phoenix taunting Madusa.
- Original Story: Madusa Calls Out Beth Phoenix
Phoenix tweeted on Sunday night:
“Attitude Era to present day, there is no one that can touch me. And Ill continue to prove it. #divaschampionforever”
Madusa saw the tweet and replied:
“@TheBethPhoenix ????? Never under estimate anyone. Color , age or race. Ur ass just has not been beaten by a true champ.”
Possible Surprise Appearance On Raw, Reby Sky Case Update
— There has been talk of Rey Mysterio appearing on tonight’s Raw SuperShow emanating from the injured wrestler’s hometown of San Diego, California.
The masked star has been sidelined since August due to knee surgery. He posted a video last month saying he plans to return to action in time for WrestleMania XXVIII on April 1, 2012.
— Rebecca Reyes (a/k/a Reby Sky), who was charged with reckless driving to endanger and speeding in North Carolina in September, has had her case continued until March 31, 2012.
— Former WWE star Zach Gowen is working on an autobiography with Evan Ginzberg. It will be titled Wrestling Then & Now.
— Chris Jericho’s radio show The Rock of Jericho on XM 164 is now being replayed at Sunday at noon and Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. The show airs weekly at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
sources: PWInsider.com, Wrestling Globe Newsletter
New York Giants Star Appearing On Impact, Why Taz Missed PPV
— After a deal fell through for Jason Pierre-Paul of the Super Bowl champions New York Giants to appear on this Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, TNA Wrestling has secured another player for the event.
TNA Wrestling president Dixie Carter announced this afternoon on Twitter, “New York Giants star running back and Super Bowl champion Brandon Jacobs will appear on Thursday’s IMPACT.”
— Jeremy Borash filled in for Taz on commentary at Sunday’s Against All Odds pay-per-view. Taz stated on Twitter that his wife’s brother passed away on Saturday.
He wrote, “My wifes brother passed on Sat’ night, great man. I wouldve NEVER had a career if it wasn’t for him. Gave me the $ to go to wrestling school when I had nothing. RIP Joe.”
— Gunner appears for Action Packed Wrestling on February 24, 2012 at the APW Arena in Chester, South Carolina. Click here for event information.
RAW Preview: Shawn Michaels & Alberto Del Rio Return
Tonight’s WWE RAW Supershow will take place from the Valley View Casino in San Diego, California.
WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels will make his WWE return tonight. Michaels is rumored to be the guest referee of the Triple H vs. Undertaker match at WrestleMania.
Also returning to television tonight is Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio appeared at this weekend’s SmackDown live events, but is not medically cleared to wrestle yet.
Advertised locally are John Cena vs. Kane and WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler.