Hardy Match Announced For Impact, Sarita Survives Earthquake
— ImpactWrestling.com has announced Jeff Hardy vs. Bully Ray for Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast.
The synopsis reads: “After beating Jeff Jarrett in the Steel Cage match at Sunday’s Pay-Per-View, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy is the NEW #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. He’ll get his shot at the upcoming “Genesis” event in January. However, Hardy won’t get any rest on Thursday, as he’ll face Bully Ray in one-on-one action!”
— Sarita survived a powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake that shook Mexico on Saturday.
The TNA Knockout wrote Sunday on Facebook, “I survived yesterday’s earthquake in Mexico City (6.7!) and made it safely into Orlando today. Hug somebody you love.”
— Eric Bischoff is scheduled for this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando, Florida night after missing Final Resolution due to business matters.
— Brooke Tessmacher participated in filming for a reality show pilot this past weekend in Dallas, Texas.
“Super long day shooting for the show. Not as easy as it looks!!!” she tweeted.
— Impact Wrestling is auctioning off the shirts the Knockouts wore for the holiday video promoting ShopTNA.com—Angelina Love, Brooke Tessmacher, Christy Hemme, Karen Jarrett, Madison Rayne, Mickie James, ODB, Rosita, Sarita, Tara, Traci Brooks, Velvet Sky and Winter.
Harry Smith And Others Confirmed For TNA’s India Project
Former WWE talent Harry Smith will be among the troupe of wrestlers traveling to Mumbia, India this week to tape the first footage for TNA Wrestling’s planned debut on the television network Colors.
California based independent wrestler Joey Ryan announced Monday on Facebook that he will participate in the project. He wrote, “Beginning this week, I will be working for TNA Impact Wrestling on their upcoming India project. I want to publicly thank David Lagana and Jeff Jarrett for the opportunity.”
Canadian based independent tag team Bollywood Lions—Gurv Sihra and Harv Sihra—have also signed on for the project. Gurv wrote on Facebook, “Excited to announce that my brother Harv and I have been signed on to take part in TNA Wrestling’s upcoming project in Mumbai, India! Very blessed and fortunate for this opportunity!”
Footage of Bollywood Lions is available here.
Other talent reportedly scheduled for the project include Abyss, Alissa Flash, Arya Daivari, Chris Masters, Chavo Guerrero, Cliff Compton, Jimmy Rave, Luke Gallows, Matt Morgan, Nick Dinsmore, Shawn Daivari, Sonjay Dutt and Zema Ion.
sources: PWInsider.com, ProWrestling.net
Sound Off 195: Revisiting Kennel From Hell So You Don’t Have To!
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RAW RESULTS: KANE Returns, Slammy Awards
The show kicks off with Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcoming us to the 2011 Slammy Awards. The Slammy for “Tell Me I Did Not See That Moment.” Booker T comes out first, followed by Hornswoggle, who now has an afro. The nominees are:
- Jim Ross dancing during the Michael Cole challenge
- Santino’s near-win at the Royal Rumble.
- R-Truth blaming Little Jimmy for not winning the WWE title against John Cena.
- The Miz impersonating The Rock.
The winner is: Jim Ross. Out comes Jim Ross, flanked by Eve and Alicia Fox. Ross said he never imagined he’d win a Slammy Award for “Getting jiggy” – but he was interrupted by Michael Cole. #SlammyAwards is now trending on Twitter. Cole runs down Jim Ross for being proud of his dancing. Booker T came to JR’s rescue – and said tonight, JR will challenge Michael Cole in a rap-off. They go to the ring and begin. Booker T says Michael Cole will go first. Cole says he’s not scared, because he listens to Eminem. Cole goes first and does a typical rap battle – trashing JR, talking himself up – all while looking lie a complete idiot.
Booker T says not bad, but now it’s JR’s turn. JR gets out a few lines, but then bombs pretty bad. He had a hard time coming up with rhymes, and told Cole to kiss his ass, because he’s not a rapper. Booker T asks the crowd to decide who did better. JR, despite his choke on the mic, gets a huge pop while Cole gets booed. JR wins. Cole leaves the ring – but Booker T wants to keep JR in there for something. Booker T wants JR to do the spinaroonie. Booker T goes first, followed by JR, who does a pretty good spinaroonie.
They show the nominees for Superstar of the Year – John Cena, The Miz, Mark Henry, CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio and Orton
Hardcore legend Mick Foley is shown backstage. He’ll be presenting the next Slammy.
Out comes WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase and Mick Foley – to DiBiase’s music. DiBiase steals Foley’s gimmick of shouting out the local town. Foley references his “thriftiness” and DiBiase talks about being an ordained minister. Here are the nominees for “Holy $h*t Moment of the Year”:
- Sheamus’s Powerbomb on Sin Cara through a ladder
- Randy Orton giving Christian and RKO on the ring steps
- Big Show and Mark Henry collapsing the ring
- Evan Bourne doing Air Bourne off the top of a ladder onto WWE superstars
The winners are: Big Show and Mark Henry. Big Show accepts the award for both men. Big Show says the World Heavyweight championship would go great with his Slammy.
Big Show says he’s going to the ring now to do what he does best – kick some ass. Big Show will face Wade Barrett comes out and we cut to commercial. We’re back. The big men brawl and take it to the outside. There’s a table set up. Barrett attacks Show and lays him on the table. Barrett goes to the apron and climbs the turbuckles, but Big Show gets up before Barrett can jump. Big Show breaks the table with two hand strikes. Barett goes at Big Show with a chair, but Big Show punches the chair, leading to Barrett getting disqualified. Barrett flees and Big Show celebrates. We go to commercial.
Former WWE tag team champion and newly signed WWE producer the Road Dogg Jesse James comes out to present the next Slammy for “Pipe Bomb of the Year.” Road Dogg does some rapping and does his old DX ring intro routine. They showed a long reel of crazy moments from the previous year, with no real nominees named. The winner is our WWE Champion, CM Punk.
Out comes Punk with a mannequin wearing a blonde wig and a Dynamic Dudes t-shirt. Punk then throws it to a video package looking at the career of John Laurinaitis – including some hilarious footage of Laurinaitis’ wrestling career from the late 80’s and early 90s. This video is epic – we’ll have it up here on the site as soon as its online. Some great mic work from Punk.
Later tonight, it will be CM Punk and Randy Orton vs. The Miz and Alberto Del Rio.
We get a promo for tomorrow night’s Tribute to the Troops special.
Up next is “Divalicious Moment of the Year” – which will be presented by one of the most influential divas in WWE history – Lita. Lita says it’s nice that they remembered her and talks about her career accomplishments. This year’s nonimees are:
- Natalya’s double sharpshooter
- Kelly Kelly winning the Divas championship
- Kharma attacks Michelle McCool
- Beth Phoenix beats Eve with a top rope Glam Slam for the Divas championship
The winner is: Kelly Kelly. She receives her award and then out come Beth Phoenix and Natalya. Phoenix grabs the Slammy from Kelly, Kelly slaps her and takes it back and the Divas of Doom run off.
We get a WWE ’12 video clip previewing the match later tonight between Mark Henry and John Cena.
Up next is the Slammy for “OMG Moment of the Year,” presented by Santino and the Bella Twins.
- Triple H Tombstones The Undertaker at WrestleMania
- Rock Bottom on John Cena at WrestleMania
- Superstars walk out on Triple H
- CM Punk Takes the WWE Championship At Money in the Bank
The winner is: Triple H tombstoning The Undertaker at WrestleMania. Triple H comes out with a sledgehammer and walks right to the ring without accepting the award. Triple H does his ring entrance and poses in the crowd, showing the WWE Universe and Kevin Nash that he’s back. Triple H grabs the mic and says the OMG moment wasn’t what he tombstoned the Undertaker – it’s that The Undertaker could not leave the ring under his own power after their match. Only one man walked out – and it was him. 9 months later, the Dead Man is no more. He turned his attention to Kevin Nash and replayed footage of Nash’s sledge hammer attack on him from RAW several weeks ago. Triple H ran down Nash and said he will get his revenge this Sunday at TLC.
Out come David Otunga and WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas to present “Trending Star of the Year.” Otunga starts talking, but Tony Atlas just laughs in his face. He asks Atlas to stop, but he won’t. The four nominees will compete in a fatal fourway match tonight. He asks what’s so funny – and Atlas says he’s laughing at him. Here are nominees:
- Cody Rhodes
- Daniel Bryan
- Dolph Ziggler
- Zack Ryder
Out first is Zack Ryder, followed by Cody Rhodes, Daniel Bryan and United States champion Dolph Ziggler (with Vickie Guerrero). They hype Ryder vs. Ziggler this Sunday at TLC. The match begins and all 4 men go at it. Ziggler and Rhodes wind up on the outside and Ryder and Bryan do tandem dives on the heels. Apparently the competitor who trends first on Twitter is the Slammy winner. Daniel Bryan and Zack Ryder now going at it. Cody slides in and attempts a pin on both fallen men. Back in comes Ziggler and the heel champions are staring each other down. All 4 men go at it again and the heels are dominating. Ryder is out of the ring and both men double team Daniel Bryan. They take turns on Bryan before they can no longer co-exist and get in each others faces. Great action, with Cody Rhodes the only man standing as we go to commercial.
Daniel Bryan and Zack Ryder are currently trending, not sure who trended worldwide first.
Cody Rhodes and Zack Ryder are in the ring when we come back. Ryder gains control and does “woo woo woo,” but gets a clothesline from Ziggler on the apron. Ziggler stomps down Ryder and goes for a neckbreaker, which is reversed into a pinfall attempt. He gets 2. Daniel Bryan goes for a sunset flip but gets 2, Ziggler, Ryder and Bryan triple clothesline each other and all men are down. Cody Rhodes does a crazy off-the-second-rope kick to Ziggler’s face. Daniel Bryan goes on the warpath on Cody Rhodes, kicking the hell out of him in the corner. Bryan goes for a running knee to Rhodes’ face and then goes up top. Rhodes knocks him off the turnbuckle. Ziggler misses a stinger splash on Ryder in the opposite corner. Ryder goes up top, but Ziggler stop him. Ziggler and Rhodes do superplexes to the faces at almost the exact same time. Very cool spot. Ziggler and Rhodes are slugging it out. Rhodes throws Zack Ryder up, who turns it into a Ruff Ryder to Ziggler, Cross Rhodes on Ryder. Bryan puts the Labell lock on Rhodes, but Ziggler puts the sleeper on Bryan. Bryan breaks free – but gets hit with the Zig Zag. Dolph gets the pin.
Jerry Lawler comes out with an envelope to see who won Trending Star of the Year. The winner of the Slammy is – Zack Ryder! Ryder accepts the award, but gets nailed with a Zig Zag by Ziggler. Ziggler holds the Slammy above his head while Vickie makes a “baby crying” hand motion at Ryder. Ziggler takes off with the US title, Ryder’s Slammy and Vickie.
Christian comes out with a neck brace and on crutches to present “Game Changer of the Year.” Christian asks how he’s not nominated for this award – or Superstar of the Year – when he won 2 world championships in the past year. Christian blames the WWE Universe for not standing up to him and demanding he get what he deserves – one more match for the WWE championship. He introduces the nominees:
- Vince McMahon Being Removed From Power by Triple H
- Edge’s Retirement Speech
- Kevin Nash attacking CM Punk at SummerSlam and allowing Del Rio to cash in MITB
- The Rock challenges John Cena to a match at WM28
The winner is: The Rock challenges John Cena to the main event of WrestleMania. Cena comes out to accept the award, because The Rock sure ain’t there. Cena actually says he can’t accept the award himself – he’s going to bring out the other man responsible, The Rock. Cena introduces The Rock, who isn’t there. Cena apologizes and acts surprised The Rock and his assistant Brian aren’t there. Cena says The Rock is here via satellite. He points us to the big screen, but there’s no satellite footage from The Rock. Cena says this is worse than JR’s rap. Cena says he’ll be at his best when he faces The Rock at WrestleMania. Cena says this will be the biggest WrestleMania ever – and he and The Rock will change the game forever on April 1st.
Footage is shown from last week’s TLC contract signing, with CM Punk going ape sh*t on Alberto Del Rio and John Laurinaitis. Ricardo Rodriguez introduces Alberto Del Rio comes out in a $200,000 1960 Rolls Royce. Out next is his partner, The Miz. Randy Orton comes out followed by the WWE Champion, CM Punk. The crowd is chanting for CM Punk as Punk and Miz start off. Punk in control and he tags into Orton. Orton in control. Miz tags in Del Rio, who goes to work on Orton. Miz chokes Orton while Del Rio distracts the ref. Cole argues that Del Rio should be Superstar of the Year. He won the largest Royal Rumble in history, won MITB and his biggest accomplishment – he’s trending worldwide on Twitter right now. Very good 5-10 minutes of action, with all men getting ring time. Wade Barrett comes out and attacks Randy Orton, leaving Punk alone against Miz and Del Rio. Punk went for GTS but Miz reversed it and hit the Skull Crushing Finale for the 3-count on the WWE champion.
The heels bring out a ladder and use it to attack CM Punk. Michael Cole reminds us this is all legal on Sunday. Del Rio and Miz take turns attacking Punk. Del Rio puts his arm bar on Punk while Miz talks trash to him on the mic. Miz says they’re not going to hurt him too bad tonight, because they want him in good shape for Sunday – but Punk is really selling Del Rio’s submission hold. Miz yells at Punk and says his title reign is over this Sunday.
Michael Cole idiotically said he was going to show us on his iPad that he’s voting for The Miz for Superstar of the Year. Cole actually voted for Orton and it registered. It was clearly shown on camera that Cole voted for Orton, but he sold it like he correctly clicked the Miz button.
Another Kane Resurrected promo aired.
A promo aired for the WWE Network – and it appears WWE Hall of Famer Mene Gene is the first person who will be on Legends House.
Vickie Guerrero and Goldust come out to present the award for “A Lister of the Year.” Goldust says Vickie deserves an award tonight – for wearing more makeup that him.
- The Muppets
- Cee Lo Green
- Hugh Jackman
- Snooki
The Slammy goes to – Snooki. We go to a prerecorded message of Snooki, who is holding her Slammy Award. She thanks her fans in the WWE Universe, gets in a plug for Jersey Shore and wishes her fellow guido Zack Ryder luck at TLC.
Josh Matthews is backstage with Mark Henry. Mark Henry says if Big Show thought what he did to him before, he ain’t seen nothing yet. He’ll beat the Big Show this Sunday – and tonight, he’s going to destroy John Cena for getting in his business. Tonight, Cena gets inducted into the Hall of Pain.
Here to present the Slammy for Superstar of the Year – Rey Mysterio. The nominees are:
- Randy Orton
- The Miz
- CM Punk
- Alberto Del Rio
- Mark Henry
- Alberto Del Rio
The winner is: CM Punk. Out comes John Laurinaitis. Ace says because CM Punk is currently in no condition to accept this award, so he’ll accept it on his behalf. Laurinaitis celebrates with the Slammy.
Mark Henry is shown walking backstage and we cut to the latest “It Begins” video.
World Heavyweight champion Mark Henry is first out to the ring. John Cena’s music hits, Cena salutes the ring and runs down the ramp.
Mark Henry begins the match by throwing Cena around and showing off his power. We cut to commercial. Back to the match – and Henry is still formly in control. King accidentally calls Henry “Zack Henry” – which gets a big laugh out of Cole. Cena goes for a slam on Henry, but Henry is too heavy and falls on Cena. Cena eventually regains control and nails Henry with the 5 knuckle shuffle. He goes for the AA but Henry’s weight is once again too much for him. Henry gets a 2 count on a badly beat up Cena. Henry’s got his boon on Cena’s throat in the corner. Henry hoists Cena up, who manages to escape and lands a flurry of punches on the champion. He runs off the ropes and nails Henry. He goes for another attack but winds up in a bear hug. Henry is squeezing the life out of John Cena. Cena breaks Henry’s grip, but gets hit with the World’s Strongest Slam.
Fireworks go off and we have the return of … KANE! KANE comes out in a new mask and chokeslams John Cena! Kane is back as RAW goes off the air.
WE WILL HAVE PICTURES OF KANE’s NEW MASK ONLINE IN 10 MINUTES – STAY TUNED!!
Video: GI Joe: Retaliation Exclusive Premiere Trailer
Check out the official Premiere Trailer G.I. Joe: Retaliation starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Bruce Willis, in theaters June 29th, 2012.
SmackDown Draws Strong Rating, Opening Segment For Raw
— The December 9, 2011 episode of WWE SmackDown drew a 2.24 cable rating, with 3.238 million viewers. This is up from the previous week’s live special, which drew a 2.0.
— WWE.com has announced that the first Slammy Award to be presented on tonight’s Raw SuperShow will be “Tell Me I Did NOT Just See That” Moment of the Year, by Booker T and Hornswoggle.
The nominees in this jawdropping category are as follows:
* Santino Marella almost winning the 2011 Royal Rumble
* The Miz hitting John Cena with a Rock Bottom while dressed like The Rock
* R-Truth losing a WWE Title Match due to “Little Jimmy”
— Former WWE Diva Shelly Martinez is auctioning off autographed copies of her Highspots interview.
source: ProWrestling.net
*Spoiler* Former WWE Diva Backstage At The Slammys
Former WWE performer Amy Dumas (a/k/a Lita) is backstage at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia and scheduled to present a Slammy Award during tonight’s three-hour Raw SuperShow broadcast.
The former WWE Diva was arrested Friday in Columbia County, Georgia on charges of speeding in excess of maximum limits and driving with a suspended license. She was released on $2,200 bond.
Former WWE performer Amy Dumas (a/k/a Lita) is backstage at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia and scheduled to present a Slammy Award during tonight’s three-hour Raw SuperShow broadcast, according to PWInsider.com.
The former WWE Diva was arrested Friday in Columbia County, Georgia on charges of speeding in excess of maximum limits and driving with a suspended license. She was released on $2,200 bond. She later poked fun at the matter on Twitter:
“You guys make a Team Extreme jailbird graphic yet? Get to work! #slackers”
Lita later poked fun at the matter on Twitter on Saturday afternoon:
“You guys make a Team Extreme jailbird graphic yet? Get to work! #slackers”
WWE Classics On Demand Being Discontinued, Update On Khali
— WWE Classics On Demand, WWE’s subscription video on demand television service, is being discontinued.
AT&T U-verse subscribers received postcards today stating the service would be discontinued on January 1, 2012. The postcards read, “the service is being discontinued by WWE.”
WWE.com, however, is running a video preview for January, built around rebellious wrestling personalities such as “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Brian Pillman.
WWE Classics On Demand, formerly known as WWE 24/7, launched on November 2, 2004.
— The Great Khali has returned to the United States from India. He was spotted in Houston, Texas, where he resides.
WWE.com announced Khali suffered a fractured fibula following a brutal attack by World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry on the September 30, 2011 episode of SmackDown. The angle was drawn to remove the former World Heavyweight Champion from television since his contract is set to expire and would likely not be renewed. He is, however, expected to maintain a relationship with WWE.
source: PWInsider.com
Chris Jericho Update: Status For The Rumble, WM28 Opponent
As we’ve been reporting in recent weeks, the cryptic “It Begins” promos that have been airing on RAW are building up to the WWE return of Chris Jericho.
Despite Jericho vehemently denying that he’s the man behind “It Begins” – our sources have been strongly pushing the scenario of Chris Jericho making his big return on the January 2nd RAW Supershow from Nashville, Tennessee.
To update this story, the very latest is that Chris Jericho will be wrestling at the Royal Rumble, although it’s unknown at this point whether he’ll have a singles match or be part of the 30-man battle royal.
This is where things get interesting. Looking past the Rumble, WWE currently has Chris Jericho penciled in for a WWE Championship match against CM Punk at WrestleMania.
While a lot can change between now and April, the seeds have already been planted for a Jericho vs. Punk feud. The two have been taking shots at each other on Twitter for months, with Jericho claiming stars such as Punk stealing his moves & ideas – and Punk poking fun at Jericho’s stint on Dancing with the Stars.
Hit up the comments below and tell us what you think about a CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho match at WrestleMania.
Fink Not Upset With Lilian’s Return, HHH Celebrates Metallica
— Legendary ring announcer Howard Finkel denied the assumption that he is upset with Lilian Garcia returning to WWE as SmackDown ring announcer.
“Not true; glad she’s back!” he tweeted in response to an angry message regarding his perceived attitude toward her return. “But what is true is that you need to look in the mirror to see who the real bawbag is! BLOCKED!”
The WWE Hall of Famer added in regards to possible “heat” between the two: “Heat? That’s an NBA team that plays in Miami! Happy for Lilian and her WWE return!”
The assumption is based on Finkel appearing annoyed when asked about Garcia’s return during last Monday’s WWE.com live chat. He also agreed with a fan’s remark that he should be brought back as a ring announcer.
— Triple H, who came out to “For Whom the Bell Tolls” by Metallica at Wrestlemania XXVII, cut a video promo at the heavy metal band’s 30th anniversary show Saturday night at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California.
“The Game” appeared in character as he thanked Metallica for providing the soundtrack to his wrestling career. The video message was played on a large screen while personnel cleared the stage after Death Angel performed.
source: PWInsider.com
Knockout Calls Sarita The Toughest Female In Wrestling History
TNA Knockout Tara has posted a new video message to her fans and heaped praise on fellow knockout Sarita. After catching one of their fans paying each of them the same compliment, Tara talks about what sets Sarita apart from the rest of the women in wrestling today:
“I think of her as hands down, the toughest, most disciplined female in the history of professional wrestling,” Tara says. “The girl had facial paralysis—half of her face was paralyzed. If that was me, I’d be in a hospital. She puts on a mask and wrestles. A couple of weeks ago at a match in Mexico, she dove out of the ring and landed on her head on the cement. She was taken off on a stretcher. After that, I would have been at home in bed eating ice cream. Where was she? Competing in a bodybuilding contest—first place.
“So if you’re going to write Sarita a letter, don’t tell her she has a great butt. Tell her she is one of the toughest athletes to ever compete in our business.”
Keibler Now Brunette, ECW Arena, Wes Brisco & More
– Philadelphia’s Asylum Arena, formerly the ECW Arena, is under new ownership and will reportedly be getting out of the business of hosting pro wrestling events. The final final wrestling events booked at the Arena are a doubleheader on 1/14 with Evolve and CZW.
The Insane Clown Posse’s Juggalo Championship Wrestling promotion had an iPPV event scheduled for December 30th at the venue, but that show has been cancelled by the new owners.
– MiamiHerald.com currently has an article up looking at Wes Brisco, son of WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco, and his pursuit to become a WWE superstar.
– Daniel Bryan and Kelly Kelly will be taking part in an autograph signing on Sunday before TLC at Baltimore’s Kmart store on Sinclair Lane. Only the first 300 people to arrive will get wristbands and will be able to get autographs.
— Former WWE diva Stacy Keibler appeared at the Spike TV Video Game Awards in Los Angeles over the weekend. Hulk Hogan and his son Nick were also in attendence. The leggy girlfriend showed off a new, brunette look at the awards show and was without her Hollywood movie star boyfriend, George Clooney. Check out these pictures of Stacy Keibler as a bruentte:
(Source: f4wonline.com)
Chyna’s Rates As An Escort, Chris Masters’ New Character
— Former WWE Women’s Champion Chyna is advertised as a Los Angeles Porn Star Escort on the website MyPornStarProvider. The website says to contact them for rates, which have been disclosed as $3,500 for the first hour; $1,500 each additional hour; $10,000 for twenty-four hours; $20,000 for a two-day weekend.
— Former WWE star Chris Masters is going under the name Concrete in Wrestling Retribution Project, a professional wrestling television program developed by Jeff Katz. The promotion is based on a 13 week serial schedule and will be available via DVD and streaming media.
The tagline for the former WWE star’s character reads, “I do not bend. I do not break.” A look at the character is available here.
— Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis is scheduled for AfterBuzzTV.com’s post-show for Raw tonight here.
Backstage Pictures From WWE’s Tribute to The Troops Taping
WWE taped Tuesday night’s Tribute to the Troops special on Sunday night from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Check out this gallery of pictures from the event:
Slammy RAW Preview, Goldust-Cody, New FCW Talent & More
– Tonight’s 3-hour RAW Supershow will feature the 2011 Slammy Awards. The only match announced for RAW as of Monday afternoon is John Cena vs. World Heavyweight champion Mark Henry.
The advertised dark match main event will see WWE Champion CM Punk defend the title against The Miz and Alberto Del Rio in a triple threat match.
– Goldust continues to campaign for an Intercontinental Title vs. Career match against his brother Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 28. Goldust is now saying that he wants it to be a Miami Street Fight.
– Japanese wrestlers Jiro and Sakamoto, who trained at the dojo of former WWE star Taka Michinoku, have started training at Florida Championship Wrestling. Their profiles have been added to the FCW website.
– WWE and Slim Jim are teaming up for a new promotion that will help feed the troops. From now through April 2012, WWE will donate a Slim Jim to the troops every time somebody buys 2 Slim Jims.
Tag Team Tournament Beginning On Impact This Week
TNA has released the following preview for Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, taping tonight in Orlando at The Impact Zone:
– STILL World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode will be in attendance on IMPACT WRESTLING on Thursday, having retained the gold after a 3-3 tie in the Ironman Match with challenger AJ Styles at Final Resolution! Now, Roode begins to prepare to defend the title against Jeff Hardy at Genesis! How will AJ Styles react to losing his chance at the World Title?
– After beating Jeff Jarrett in the Steel Cage match at Sunday’s Pay-Per-View, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy is the NEW #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. He’ll get his shot at the upcoming “Genesis” event in January. However, Hardy won’t get any rest on Thursday, as he’ll be in action on IMPACT WRESTLING!
– How will The Jarretts react to what happened during the Cage Match at the PPV? The bigger question is – which one of them will be FIRED this Thursday night as a result of the loss? No doubt, they are livid over what happened, and things may get a whole lot worse for one of them on IMPACT when Sting announces who will have to leave TNA IMPACT WRESTLING!
– Also on Thursday, IMPACT WRESTLING will feature the start of a month-long WILD CARD Tag Team Tournament to determine new #1 contenders to the World Tag Team Championship, currently held by Matt Morgan and Crimson! Rumor has it some very INTERESTING pairings are being discussed by officials! For details and the participants in the tourney, don’t miss Thursday’s SpikeTV broadcast!
*Spoiler* On Which Jarrett Is Leaving TNA This Week
Jeff Hardy defeated Jeff Jarrett in a cage match at Sunday’s TNA Final Resolution PPV to became the new #1 contender to the World Heavyweight Title.
As per the match stipulations, either Karen Jarrett or Jeff Jarrett must be fired from TNA.
Impact Wrestling GM Sting will make the announcement on this week’s Impact Wrestling (taping tonight in Orlando) as to which Jarrett is leaving.
According to two reliable TNA sources, it will be TNA founder Jeff Jarrett that’s taking time off.
Jarrett is headed to India next week to head up TNA’s new promotion in that country and his firing on Impact will be his exit from the TNA storylines.
Kane Return Update, Beefcake Suing Hogan’s Ex, Slaughter-JOE
– The latest on Kane’s upcoming return is that he’ll be back in time for the Royal Rumble and he’ll be wrestling as a heel on the RAW brand. As to whether he’s really bringing back the mask, WWE creative is said to be currently undecided on the issue.
– Former WWE star Brutus Beefcake (Ed Leslie) tells TMZ that he’s ready to sue Hulk Hogan’s ex-wife Linda Bollea for spreading the rumor that he and Hulk Hogan had a gay relationship. Beefcake denies the allegations, stating:
“I’ve known (Linda) for almost 40 years. But when she starts trying to ruin our careers, it just ain’t fair.”
– According to ComicBookMovie.com, WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter is rumored to have a cameo in the upcoming “G.I. JOE”movie starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Longtime wrestling fans will remember Slaughter was a big part of the G.I. Joe cartoons and comic books in the late 80’s.
(Partial Source: pwinsider.com)
Chris Hero WWE Update, Road Dogg Returns, Boots 2 Asses
– It appears that Chris Hero might finally be headed to WWE. Hero wrestled at a Pro Wrestling Guerilla show over thew weekend. After his match, Hero thanked fans for coming to the show, teased that it might be the last time they see him in a PWG and said he’s got a special announcement that he’ll be making soon.
– The Rock tweeted over the weekend that his new “Boots to Asses” t-shirt is officially WWE’s best selling piece of merchandise since November 14th.
– BG James was at Sunday’s Tribute to the Troops tapings in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The former Road Dogg was recently hired by WWE and will serve as a producer/agent.
– Today’s wrestling birthdays include Rey Mysterio (37), former ECW World Champion Sabu (47), ECW Original Jason (48) and Ultimo Dragon (45).
JR Blog: Jericho-Batista’s Futures, FCW Talent, Angle-Olympics
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read in its entirety over at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:
Scouting Talent at FCW Last Week: “My most recent trip to FCW in Florida was good. WWE has several, potential main eventers that are being groomed as we speak. No one candidate sticks out head and shoulders above the rest but there are many athletes that I feel will be in the hunt for a WWE roster spots sooner than later… I hope to get more involved in WWE developmental as it’s an exciting time with which to be involved in the process. Nothing is more important for WWE’s long term success than developing tomorrow’s stars and then being ready to fully utilize them once that they are called up to the big time.”
Kurt Angle’s Olympic Hopes: “Is Kurt Angle serious about trying to make the US Olympic Wrestling team? Absolutely serious according to Jerry Brisco. Kurt visited Jerry Brisco while Jerry was in a Pittsburgh hospital recently and re-enforced such with Brisco with who Angle is still close. Jerry was a coach/mentor to Kurt during Angle’s WWE run. BTW, Jerry is feeling MUCH better after having two stents put in his neck area for two, seperate blockages that had previously gone undetected.”
Chris Jericho & Batista’s WWE Futures: “Do I think that Chris Jericho and Dave Batista have wrestled their last matches in WWE? No…but that may simply be my personal, wishful thinking. Few performers want to walk away when there’s gas left in the tank and with good paydays to be earned. Plus, being on WWE TV is a global marketing tool that furthers other endeavors. Just my two cents and, again, because I like both men’s work it may be simply wishful thinking on my part.”
*SPOILERS* Tribute To The Troops Tapings Results
Credit to SEScoops.com readers Byron and Angela for the following spoilers from Sunday night’s WWE Tribute to the Troops tapings in Fayetteville, North Carolina. These will air December 14th on the USA Network and December 17th on NBC.
Backstage Pictures From WWE’s Tribute to The Troops Taping
* The Crown Coliseum was just about packed to the max and the crowd was hot all night.
* The dark match was Santino Marella beating Jinder Mahal who played the heel to the Troops.
* Lilian Garcia stunned everyone with the Star Spangled Banner to open the show.
* After a Troops video package, Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett kicked off the show. David Otunga ran in and attacked Orton, causing the DQ. Barrett set up a table but left before he could use it. Orton RKO’d Otunga and then put him through the table.
* Another nice Troops video.
* Zack Ryder, who had Sgt. Slaughter in his corner beat Jack Swagger. Slaughter ended up throwing Dolph Ziggler over the announcer’s table.
* Booker T joined Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole on commentary.
* Cody Rhodes and Daniel Bryan fought until Booker T interered. Booker attacked Cody and then did a Spin-A-Rooni to a big ovation.
* Mary J. Blige performed a few songs and the crowd loved it.
* Maria Menounos, Eve Torres, Kelly Kelly and Alicia Fox beat The Bella Twins, Natalya and Beth Phoenix in the usual Divas match. Menounos got the pin on Beth.
* Primo and Epico with Rosa Mendes beat Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston in a non-title match.
* Sheamus defeated Drew McIntyre. Into the match, Sheamus wouldn’t stop beating on Drew so the referee disqualified him. They kept filming and Sheamus brought Drew back in the ring, hit the Brogue Kick and got the pin for the win.
* Nickelback was the next performance and they did the RAW theme song.
* Rey Mysterio appeared backstage to a big pop. He says he can’t compete. Alberto Del Rio and The Miz walk in. They went on about TLC when CM Punk walked in to chat with Rey.
* Comedian George Wallace performed next. We weren’t sure if this will air on TV but it was good.
* Big Show, John Cena and CM Punk beat The Miz, Alberto Del Rio and Mark Henry in the main event. Del Rio drove his car into the arena and John Cena got one of the biggest reactions I’ve ever heard at a WWE event. Cena also got the pin for his team.
After the main event the entire roster came out to the stage and the ring. Triple H and BG James, among others, were there but we couldn’t spot any of the McMahon family. Cena closed the show with a speech about the Troops.
TNA Final Resolution 2011 PPV Results
TNA’s 2011 Final Resolution pay-per-view kicks off with a video package looking at the TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode and tonight’s main event.
Rob Van Dam vs. Daniels
We go to the ring for tonight’s opening match and out first comes Rob Van Dam. His opponent Christopher Daniels is out next.
They lock up and RVD takes it to the corner. They break and Daniels protects himself until RVD backs off. They lock up again and run the ropes, colliding with shoulder blocks twice. RVD catches a kick but Daniels ducks the spin kick. RVD with a roll up for 2. RVD counters with a backslide for another 2. RVD with a headlock. They collide again and RVD takes Daniels to the mat with a headlock and a 2 count. Daniels turns it around and beats RVD down in the corner, stomping away. Daniels whips RVD across the ring but RVD arm drags him twice and takes him down with a scissors for a 2 count. RVD with a kick to the face before doing his trademark shoulder point.
RVD beats Daniels down in the corner. RVD ends up on the apron and they go at it. Daniels tries to suplex RVD back into the ring but RVD counters and brings Daniels out to the apron. Daniels shoves RVD into the ring post and he falls down to the floor. Daniels wastes time before bringing RVD back in the ring. Daniels whips RVD into the corner and hits a running knee to the gut. Daniels mocks RVD and gets a 2 count. Daniels with a gutwrench on the mat now. RVD fights free but Daniels takes back control. RVD kicks him in the head and he goes down out of nowhere. RVD with right hands and a clothesline. RVD hits the standing moonsault for a 2 count.
RVD with the monkey flip and Rolling Thunder for another 2 count. Daniels blocks RVD and whips him into the corner. Daniels charges but RVD hits a spin kick. RVD goes to the top for the frogsplash but lands on his feet as Daniels moves. Daniels spears RVD for a 2 count. Daniels continues and gets another 2 count. Daniels with a crossbody in the corner. Daniels hits RVD with a right hand while he’s up top. Daniels goes for the superplex but RVD fights him off and shoves him to the mat. RVD hits the frogsplash for the win.
Winner: Rob Van Dam
– Tenay and Taz plug tonight’s main event before going backstage with Jeremy Borash. Mickie James talks about her Knockouts Title match against Gail Kim. Mickie says she was excited to hear Gail was coming back to TNA but she has done nothing but politic and play hide-and-seek since she returned. Mickie says they will see who’s the best Knockouts Champion.
TNA Television Title Match: Eric Young vs. Robbie E.
We go to the ring and out comes the challenger Eric Young. TNA TV Champion Robbie E. is out next with Rob Terry at his side.
Young stalls bore the match and goes back to the ramp. He pulls his pants down to reveal the briefs. Young charges the ring and tackles Robbie as the bell rings. Robbie comes back but Young hits a Thesz Press and right hands. Young flips to the apron like Ric Flair. He comes back in off the ropes and dumps Robbie out to the floor. Young suicide dives through the ropes and takes out Robbie on the floor. Young ducks a clothesline from Terry but Robbie lays him out on the floor. Robbie brings it back in the ring and covers for a 2 count, and another.
Robbie mounts Young with right hands. More of the same and another 2 count. Robbie whips Young hard in the corner and he goes down. Robbie wastes time in the corner and fist pumps on the second rope. Robbie with a shot from the second rope for a 2 count. Robbie with a side Russian leg sweep to the mat for another 2 count. Robbie with a chinlock now. Young fights to his feet and out of the hold but Robbie drops him with an elbow for 2. Robbie with a headlock now. Young fights back out. Robbie takes Young from corner to corner and splashes him. Robbie charges again but Young moves and clotheslines him. Young with a right hand, a clothesline and a big snap slam. Young goes to the top and hits the big elbow drop for a 2 count.
Young goes back to the top but Robbie pulls him off to the floor and covers for a 2 count. Terry gets on the apron and they argue with the referee. Robbie turns around and they clothesline each other at the same time. The referee tends to Robbie while Terry comes in and lifts Young up from the second rope by his neck. Young fights out as Robbie charges and sidesteps. Robbie runs his head into Terry’s crotch. Young gets Robbie and Terry on his shoulders but drops them. Young dropkicks Terry to the floor but turns around to knees to the face from Robbie for the win.
Winner: Robbie E.
– We go backstage to JB, The Pope and Devon. JB asks Devon about trust issues between the two. Devon says the only issue they have ever had is the influence Pope has on his sons. Devon says tonight isn’t the night for that, it’s all about the TNA Tag Team Titles. Devon testifies and walks off. Pope says he can’t help Devon’s kids look up to him like the father they never had. Pope agrees, tonight it’s about the gold.
TNA Tag Team Title Match: The Pope & Devon vs. Matt Morgan & Crimson
Out first come the challengers Devon and The Pope followed by TNA Tag Team Champions Matt Morgan and Crimson. Pope starts out with Crimson and they lock up. Crimson shoves Pope to the mat and they lock up again. Pope ties up Crimson’s arm and goes to a headlock. Crimson fights out and drops Pope with two shoulders. Crimson fights out with knees but Pope counters. Pope kicks Crimson but it does nothing. Crimson takes Pope to the corner with shoulder thrusts.
Morgan eventually comes in and Pope makes the tag to Devon. Devon charges but Morgan drops him with a shoulder. Morgan with headbutts but Devon comes back with a headlock and right hands. Devon with a shoulder and a 1 count. Morgan connects with a big clothesline and tags in Crimson. Pope tags himself in and dropkicks Crimson. Pope tries to German suplex Crimson and finally gets him over. Pope goes for a second German but Crimson fights him off. Pope comes back and gets a 2 count. Pope comes off the second rope but Crimson moves. Crimson hits a big spear out of the corner. Morgan comes in and hits his back elbows on Pope in the corner. Crimson tags in and they double team Pope. Crimson with an exploder suplex for a 2 count.
Crimson stops Pope from tagging and keeps him grounded to the mat. Pope fights to his feet but Crimson knocks him back to the mat and tags in Morgan. Morgan with a big fall-away slam or a 2 count as Devon breaks the pin. Morgan catches Pope with a big sideslam or another 2 count. Morgan catches Pope again off the ropes but Pope fights out and connects with a DDT. Devon and Crimson come in and go at it. Devon with a big shoulder and a splash in the corner. Devon with a flying clothesline and a 2 count. Devon with a neckbreaker now. Devon goes back leaps off the top and splashes Crimson for a 2 count. Morgan comes in and Devon tries to clothesline them both but can’t. They go down and Morgan rolls to the floor. Devon slams Crimson hard but only gets the 2 count. Pope goes to the top while Devon slams Crimson. Pope hits the big elbow from the top but Morgan breaks the pin. Morgan tosses Pope to the floor and grabs Devon. Crimson and Morgan hit a double chokeslam and Crimson covers Devon for the win.
Winners: Matt Morgan and Crimson
– After the match, Devon goes to ringside and his sons are disappointed in him.
– JB is backstage with AJ Styles, who is getting his leg taped up. AJ says he is still at 200% and injury never keeps him out. He says he’s going to beat the piss out of Roode for 30 minutes tonight.
TNA X Division Title Match: Kid Kash vs. Austin Aries
Out first comes Kid Kash followed by the TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries. Lots of back and forth to start the match. Aries brings it back in the ring and hits a dropkick to the face for a 2 count. Aries with a headlock now. Kash fights out and they both grab each others ears. More back and forth. Kash drops Aries with a big chop to the throat. Kash drops Aries again with a clothesline for a 2 count. Kash with shoulder thrusts in the corner. Aries counters and rolls Kash up for 2. They trade several 2 counts and Aries rolls to the floor.
Aries comes back in and takes control. He misses a fist drop and they go back to the floor. Kash misses a big chop and chops the ring post. Aries brings it back in the ring and brings in the title belt. The referee takes it and Kash rolls Aries up for 2. Kash argues with the referee and Aries rolls Kash up. Aries turns around to a poke to the eyes. Kash tosses Aries back to the floor and leaps over onto him. More back and forth in the ring. Aries hits a mule kick and tosses Kash to the floor again. Aries dives over the ropes and takes him out. Aries with a neckbreaker on the apron and a close 2 count. Kash fights to his feet and they trade shots. Aries drops Kash over his knee and covers for a 2 count. Aries slams Kash and hits the Pendulum elbow for a 2 count. They trade more offense and Kash drops Aries with a shot to the head for another pin attempt. Kash with a big face slam and another close pin. Aries counters again and goes to the top. Kash knocks him off and to the mat. Kash goes up top but Aries hits the ropes and he falls. Aries climbs up for a superplex but Kash fights him off. Kash goes to powerbomb Aries from the top rope but Aries turns it into a hurricanrana. The crowd chants “holy shit.”
They trade shots in the middle of the ring again. Kash goes for a double underhook but Aries blocks it, hits a knee breaker and slams Kash back. Aries charges but runs into a boot. Aries counters the double underhook again. Kash charges but runs into the turnbuckles. Aries has brass knuckles or something and argues with the ref. Kash ends up with something on his knuckles and the ref argues with him. Aries throws Kash the title belt and Kash gets caught with it. Aries takes advantage of Kash being distracted and hits the brainbuster for the win.
Winner: Austin Aries
– We get a promo for tonight’s Knockouts Title match.
TNA Knockouts Title Match: Mickie James vs. Gail Kim
We go to the ring and out first comes the challenger Mickie James. Out next comes the TNA Knockouts Champion and one-half of the Knockouts Tag Team Champions Gail Kim.
They lock up and go to the corner. Mickie takes Gail to the mat first and goes to a chinlock. Gail fights out and works on Mickie’s arm. Gail slams Mickie to the mat. Mickie gets up and they trade shots. Mickie hits a neckbreaker for a 2 count. Gail hits Mickie in the mouth and knocks her down. Gail with punches and an uppercut. Mickie counters and dropkicks Gail in the face. Mickie charges in the corner but Gail moves and she hits the turnbuckles. Mickie ends up on Gail’s shoulders and gets slammed on her face hard. Gail hits a clothesline for a 2 count.
Gail keeps it up for another 2 count. Gail with a backbreaker over her knee. Mickie counters with a headscissors takedown and a 2 count. Gail comes right back with a clothesline for 2. Gail kicks Mickie around and applies a submission on her knee. Gail chokes Mickie in the corner and keeps control of the mat. Gail charges but Mickie moves from the corner and Gail lands out on the floor.
Mickie makes a comeback and goes to the top but Gail cuts her off with a kick. Mickie counters again from the top and hits the Thesz Press for a 2 count. Gail goes to leave up the ramp but Mickie brings her back and throws her into the ring post. Madison Rayne comes down and gets involved. Gail hits her finisher on Mickie as she re-enters the ring for the win.
Winner: Gail Kim
– JB is backstage with James Storm talking about Kurt Angle. We go to a promo for their match tonight.
Kurt Angle vs. James Storm
We go to the ring and out first comes Kurt Angle followed by James Storm. They lock up and go to the corner. They break and lock up again. Angle dumps Storm on the mat and they trade holds. They lock up again and Angle works on the arm. More back and forth on the mat until Angle applies a headscissors. Storm makes a comeback with a hip toss and then an arm drag into an armbar. They go back to the corner and Angle rakes Storms eyes. Angle beats Storm down in the corner as the crowd boos.
Storm comes back with a jawbreaker and a neckbreaker for a 2 count. Storm clotheslines Angle to the floor and follows him. Storm works Angle over on the floor until Angle pulls him into the steps. Angle brings it back in the ring and stomps on Storm. Angle goes back to a chinlock and keeps Storm on the mat. Storm fights out but Angle drops him with a shot to the jaw. Angle mounts Storm with right hands now. Storm gets up and Angle knocks him back down with a right hand. Angle chokes Storm under the bottom rope as Hebner counts. Angle with elbows to the face from the floor. Storm blocks the right hands now and fights back. Angle catches him in a sleeper and wears him down to the mat.
Storm fights to his feet and back suplexes Angle. They get up and trade shots in the middle of the ring. Storm drops Angle with forearm shots and a clothesline. Storm charges in the corner but Angle elbows him. Angle charges and Storm connects with knees to the chest and then the backstabber for a 2 count. Angle catches Storm in a belly to belly suplex or another 2 count. Storm blocks a suplex but Angle catches him in the ankle lock. Storm pushes Angle off. Storm ends up on the apron and kicks Angle in the head. Storm comes in but Angle blocks him. Angle hits the trio of German suplexes and covers for a 2 count. Storm blocks the Angle Slam and hits Eye of the Storm for a 2 count. Storm goes up top but Angle stops him and suplexes him to the mat for a close 2 count. Storm goes for the Last Call superkick but Angle catches him in the ankle lock. Storm breaks out and Angle charges in the corner. Storm moves and he hits the ring post. Storm drops Angle’s face down on the apron from the second rope.
Storm brings Angle back in the ring for Last Call but Angle blocks it with an Angle Slam for a 2 count. Angle goes for the moonsault from the top but Storm moves. Storm connects with Last Call this time and covers Angle for the win.
Winner: James Storm
– JB is backstage with Karen and Jeff Jarrett. They are upset about the possibility of losing their jobs. Jarrett says he was just on the Coastal Chaos Cruise being a company man when he got the news about tonight’s match and Karen. Jeff cuts a promo on Jeff Hardy when Sting walks in and taunts them. Sting has a pair of handcuffs and asks Karen if she’s ready. We go to a promo for tonight’s cage match.
Steel Cage Match: Jeff Jarrett vs. Jeff Hardy
We go to the cage and out first comes Jeff Jarrett with Karen at his side. Out next comes Jeff Hardy with his new helmet. Sting’s music hits and out he comes to handcuff Karen Jarrett to himself. The match starts and Jarrett drops Hardy quick for a pin attempt. Jarrett rolls Hardy up for another pin attempt. They run the ropes again and Jarrett goes for another pin attempt. Hardy turns it around and leg drops him, then connects with a dropkick for 2.
Hardy climbs the cage but Jarrett pulls him down to the top. Hardy comes crashing down on Jarrett and then throws him face first into the cage wall. Hardy throws him into the opposite side and continues the offense. Jarrett counters the Twist of Fate with a pin attempt into the Figure Four. It’s broken but Jarrett keeps in control. Jarrett throws Hardy into the cage wall now. Jarrett climbs the cage but Hardy stops him. Jarrett kicks Hardy to the mat and comes down on him. Jarrett climbs the cage again but Hardy pulls him off. Hardy climbs up now. Hardy kicks Jarrett off and splashes down on him for a 2 count. They trade shots on their feet now. Hardy hits a clothesline and shot to the face. Hardy hits Twist of Fate and goes to the top. He comes back down and hits another Twist of Fate. Hardy climbs to the top of the cage and hits a Swanton but Jarrett moves and Hardy lands hard on his back.
Jarrett goes to slide out of the cage door but Hardy pulls him back. Jarrett hits the Stroke. Hardy stops Jarrett from escaping the cage door and Jarrett stops him. Hardy swings in from the cage door and kicks Jarrett down. Hardy flies into the cage door, which knocks Sting and Karen down. Karen uncuffs herself and slams the door in Hardy’s face. Jarrett covers for a close 2 count. Karen tries to bring the guitar into play but Sting stops her. Hardy hits a Twist of Fate for the win.
Winner: Jeff Hardy
– After the match, Karen raises hell at ringside as Sting enters the ring. Sting says someone is getting fired on Impact as Karen screams. Hardy now gets the TNA World Title shot at Genesis.
– JB is backstage with Bobby Roode. Roode says he will be known as the king of the Iron Man matches after tonight. Roode has words or AJ Styles and Sting. He says he spits in the face of authority, just ask Dixie Carter. The main event is up next after a video package.
30-Minute Iron Man Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Title: AJ Styles vs. Bobby Roode
We go to the ring and out comes the challenger AJ Styles. The TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode is out next. JB does formal ring introductions before the bell.
They lock up and AJ goes behind. They trade holds and break. They lock up again and Roode applies a headlock. Roode shoves AJ away and does jumping jacks. They lock up again and Roode goes back to a headlock. AJ turns it around to a headlock of his own. Roode turns it into a head scissors on the mat. AJ kicks out and goes back to a headlock on the mat as we’re over 4 minutes in now.
AJ drops Roode with three shoulder blocks and goes for a pin attempt but Roode slides out to the floor. Roode comes back in the ring and they lock up, going to the corner. They trade chops in the corner. AJ hits a big back drop on Roode. Roode plays chicken and throws AJ out to the floor. Roode follows and AJ slams him into the barrier. AJ brings it back in the ring but Roode catches him and stomps away. Roode goes to work on AJ’s injured knee now and drags his face across the top rope. AJ counters Roode and rolls him up out of the corner for a 2 count. They trade pin attempts. AJ with a hip toss and an arm drag. Roode comes back with a shoulder. AJ tosses Roode with a head scissors but runs right into a boot in the corner. AJ runs the ropes and connects with a clothesline for a 2 count near 9 minutes in.
Roode fights out of a headlock and drops AJ on is leg. AJ fights back and applies a headlock, favoring his leg. Roode drops AJ on his leg again but runs into an elbow in the corner. AJ goes up top but Roode takes his leg out. AJ falls from the top and Roode covers him for a 3 count. Roode has a 1-0 lead at the 10 minute in mark.
AJ takes Roode to the corner and works him over. Roode fights out with a rake to the eyes. Roode takes AJ’s knee out and goes to work on it. Roode gets a 1 count. AJ fights to his feet with chops and backs Roode in the corner with shots to the head. Roode blocks a clothesline and beats AJ back to one knee. AJ counters a suplex and goes behind. Roode counters and slams AJ’s leg down. AJ tries to fight back again but goes down on his knee. Roode blocks a move and applies a single leg Boston Crab. AJ makes it to the ropes to break the hold. Roode continues to work on AJ’s leg and applies the Figure Four in the middle of the ring. AJ finally taps out to make it 2-0 in favor of Roode.
Roode kicks out AJ’s leg again and shows off for the crowd. AJ gets up again but Roode takes the leg out once again. Roode goes for another Figure Four but AJ kicks him into the turnbuckles. AJ catches Roode in a flying armbar. AJ applies a crossface and Roode taps out to make it 2-1.
AJ focuses his attention on Roode’s arm now and goes to the mat. Roode turns it into a submission on his leg. They get to their feet and trade shots. More back and forth until Roode connects with a clothesline. AJ rolls Roode up with a cradle out of nowhere for a pin to make it 2-2.
They trade shots in the middle of the ring again. Roode kicks AJ’s knee while AJ hits his arm. AJ connects with a kick. AJ charges but Roode catches him with a spinebuster for a 2 count with 8:40 left. Roode goes for another leg submission but AJ kicks him off. Roode drops down on AJ’s leg instead. Roode catapults AJ but he lands on the second rope. AJ comes off with a reverse DDT but barely hits it. AJ springboards in with a splash for a pin to make it 2-3 AJ.
They trade shots again. AJ hits a clothesline and takes Roode to the corner with chops and right hands. Roode blocks an armbar but AJ drops his arm over the top rope. AJ comes in and Roode drops down on him and uses the top rope to get a pin, making it 3-3.
AJ gets pissed and rushes Roode with right hands on the mat with just over 4 minutes left. AJ takes Roode to the top and climbs up for a superplex. Roode fights him off and to the mat. AJ runs up and arm drags Roode down to the mat. AJ with a big backdrop suplex. Roode blocks a suplex and kicks AJ’s leg out. Roode goes for a fisherman suplex but AJ counters with a 2 count. AJ connects with a Pele at just over 2 minutes left. Roode counters the Styles Clash and AJ’s knee buckles. Roode goes to the floor. AJ runs the ropes and dives over, taking Roode out on the floor with 1 minute left. AJ brings Roode back in the ring with 30 seconds left. Roode rolls back out of the ring and AJ follows. Roode rolls back in and rolls right back out as the clock expires with the score at 3-3.
Draw
– Roode retains his World Title and takes it to the ramp to celebrate as AJ yells from the ring. The crowd chants for “one more minute” but Final Resolution goes of the air with Roode celebrating with the World Title.
Bischoff Buries Hulk Hogan’s Ex-Wife On Twitter
Eric Bischoff was not at Sunday’s TNA Final Resolution in Orlando due to “personal business” in Arizona, but noted on Twitter that will be back in Orlando for this week’s TNA television tapings.
Bischoff made his first public comments about the latest Hulk vs. Linda lawsuit:
“Been silent on the Hulk and Linda divorce since the beggining. Glad to hear he is filing a suit against her. She is a pig in every sense. Actually the only thing more disgusting than Linda Hogan is that pissant creepy little punk thats sleeping with that skank.”
When asked by a fan about Linda Hogan’s much younger 22-year-old boyfriend Charlie Hill, Bischoff said:
“Actually, if I was his age I would throw up in my mouth the first time I saw her naked. Ughhh.”
Video: First Look Of The Rock In GI JOE
The official trailer for the new GI Joe movie starring The Rock and Bruce Willis drops on Monday – but for now, we’ve got a sneak peek.
Check out this first look at The Rock in GI Joe: