TNA star Mr. Anderson returned to the ring at Friday’s live event in Worcester, Massachusetts. Anderson, sporting a new look, teamed with Rob Van Dam to defeat Mexican America.
Check out this video footage of Anderson’s return:
Preview For Thursday’s Impact – Five Matches Announced
Don’t miss Thursday’s TNA IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c as the road to the February “Against All Odds” continues! If you can’t watch it on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR so you don’t miss any of the Total Nonstop Action on SpikeTV!
Here is a preview of Thursday’s broadcast:
– After World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode and Bully Ray ruined the #1 Contender’s Match between Jeff Hardy and James Storm, who will get the title shot at Against All Odds? What will Sting have to say about the situation? Will the General Manager step in and punish the World Champion for his actions? This situation is sure to explode in this week’s HUGE Main Event when James Storm and Jeff Hardy team up to take on Bobby Roode and Bully Ray in a Tables Match!
– The broadcast will also feature a Knockouts Triple Threat match with Velvet Sky vs. Tara vs. Mickie James, with the winner earning a shot at the Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim at Against All Odds! Gail will also be in attendance on Thursday to watch the match unfold!
– One-half of the World Tag Team Champions, “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan, will face off against “The Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe – a preview of the World Tag Team Title match at the PPV when Morgan and Crimson defend against Joe and Magnus
– Alex Shelley makes his return to action on IMPACT WRESTLING, battling Zema Ion on Thursday night in X Division action
All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV, plus more news on the upcoming “Against All Odds” Pay-Per-View event!
source: ImpactWrestling.com
More Names For WWE Legends’ House, nWo Mentioned On ESPN
— “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Jimmy Snuka and Sgt. Slaughter were on the original cast list for WWE Legends’ House, a reality show premiering in 2012 on the WWE Network that will put eight to ten ‘Legends’ under one roof. Production for the show will begin soon in California.
“Rowdy” Roddy Piper and “Mean” Gene Okerlund are confirmed for the show. Stephanie McMahon was quoted as saying in Entertainment Weekly that Dusty Rhodes and Iron Sheik would be on it as well.
— During the Friday morning edition of ESPN’s SportsCenter, Robert Flores mentioned the nWo while conducting highlights of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat game. The Heat donned all-black uniforms, which Flores described as “Miami rocking the nWo uniforms, the black and white. For Life.”
— Legendary ring announcer Howard Finkel stated on Twitter that former WWE Superstar Pete Gas has joined the micro-blogging website. His account is located at twitter.com/iampetegas.
Chris Jericho Invests In Florida Fitness Center With Tim Tebow
Chris Jericho, NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, baseball player Chipper Jones and NFL linebacker Derrick Brooks are now business partners – as co-owners of the new D1 Sports Training and Therapy center in Tampa, Florida. The facility focuses on training Division 1 college athletes.
Jones and Brooks will be hosting a members-only D1 Experience event on Saturday, January 21. Jericho will be hosting a D1 Experience event on Saturday, January, 28. The date for Tebow’s members-only D1 Experience event at D1 Tampa is to be determined.
The facility, located on Gunn Highway in Citrus Park. features an 18,000+ square-foot training space and an additional 10,000 square feet for Westchase Sports Medicine and Patients First family medicine practice.
Here’s what Chris Jericho and Tim Tebow are saying about the new facility:
CHRIS JERICHO: “It’s such an exciting honor to be part of D1 Tampa! After training around the world at an advanced level for over 25 years, I can honestly say this is the finest fitness facility that I have ever been a part of. I’m so stoked to see the city of Tampa become a more physically fit community as a result of D1 and I plan to train here as much as possible!
TIM TEBOW: “It’s so exciting to be a part of D1 in Tampa. When I graduated from Florida I had to find the perfect place to train to get ready for the (NFL) combine. I traveled all over the country in search of a facility that would fit my needs. Of all the places that I visited around the country, I found that D1 had everything I needed and it ended up being the right place for me.”
“I love the training philosophy as well as the mentality the staff brings to work every day. They are so passionate about training, getting people in shape and improving their mind along with their focus on life. I was honored when I had the opportunity to become a part of the D1 family.”
MAILBAG: Does WWE Really Think Its Fans Are Stupid?
SEScoops Mailbag for January 20th
(please submit YOUR questions to [email protected])
Q: If CM Punk vs. Bryan Danielson were to happen at a future Wrestlemania, and they both were given little to no restrictions as to what they were allowed to do in the ring (wishful thinking), could that match surpass Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat or Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker (either one if you consider either of their Mania matches [to be] the greatest of all time) as the greatest Wrestlemania [ever]? – Trey A.
A: This is a totally subjective question for which there is no answer. Of course they may have a better match than either of the two you mention, or they may not. Who is to say you won’t think it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread (#2) and I don’t think that it sucks? Having seen what both men can do in the indie scene without the proverbial handcuffs, I have no doubt they could tear the house down.
Q: I was watching the brutal “I Quit” match between The Rock and Mankind at the 1999 Royal Rumble PPV the other day. When Foley took that ugly bump into the electronic equipment, I saw Shane [McMahon] and other officials coming out trying to stop the match, but Rock, who obviously remained [in character] said something like ”No, not this. No nothing! This SOB is gonna say I quit!”. My question is, did officials try to stop the match for real or it was just another great display of kayfabe? Did they actually [break the fourth wall]? – Marko
A: It was all part of the show. The spot was planned and they were not trying to stop the match. Looking back and knowing what was yet to come with the chairshots, I wish they would have stopped it then.
Q: What’s the history between Chris Jericho and Goldberg? Why don’t the two get along? – Jay Holla
A: Goldberg did not want to work with Jericho during their WCW days. Jericho began mocking Goldberg on TV each week, which he figured would build to an eventual match where Goldberg would destroy him. That match never came and, as he talks about in his first book, Goldberg was none too happy about being made fun of by the “smaller” Jericho. Not getting the Goldberg match was one of the things that led to Jericho leaving the promotion. Later, there was an incident between them backstage at a WWE taping that ended with Jericho trapping him in a front-face lock before they were pulled apart.
Q: I watched WrestleMania 19 recently and I was amazed at how excellent this show was from top to bottom, excluding the [Miller Lite] cat fight girls of course. One of the things that struck me the most was the build up for these matches, especially the Hogan and McMahon match. What is your opinion on this WrestleMania and for 2003 in general for wrestling? – Richard Sanders
A: 2003 was a fantastic year for Smackdown. It was arguably the A-show for most of the year, just a ton of great talent and kick ass wrestling matches. As for WrestleMania 19, it really did have several marquee matches on top, but oddly enough, it did terrible business on PPV relative to most other Mania shows of the past decade. I’m not quite sure why, but I thought it was a very good show.
Q: I’ve always been a big fan of Bryan Danielson, but there’s something I never got around to asking about him and that is what is up with his body? I’m sure most people have noticed these weird white discolorations on Bryan’s body, which are most apparent on his arms and elbows. What is the deal with those? – John Heaney
A: Bryan has admitted to having vitiligo, which is a skin disorder that results in loss of pigmentation. It is the same condition that Michael Jackson suffered from. Apparently, he has had it from a young age on various parts of his body (face, shoulders, elbows, legs) and uses a tanning cream to cover up any white spots.
Q: Do you think the Paul Burchill/Katie Lea incest angle that never happened may have been one of the many factors that led to the PG turn? – Jonny, London, UK
A: Actually, Burchill has claimed the reason the angle was scrapped was because WWE officially went PG just two weeks later. I don’t believe one caused the other, it was just a bad twist of fate. Or a good one, depending on your view of the angle.
Q: About a month or two ago, Daniel Bryan cashed in his Money in the Bank on Mark Henry, only to have it reversed because Henry was not medically cleared to compete. On RAW, Jack Swagger beat Zack Ryder for the US title when Ryder wasn’t medically cleared. This inconsistency was not touched on or explained on RAW (figured John Cena would bring it up to Johnny L.) Once again, does WWE think we’re that dumb and are supposed to just forget this writing flaw? – Joe B.
A: Yes.
Keep those questions coming to [email protected] and remember to include your name!
Video: Zack Ryder’s Z! True Long Island Story (Ep. 49)
Episode 49 features Zack Ryder reacting to losing the United States title to Jack Swagger on RAW, Ask The Heel with Dolph Ziggler, Broski and Sign of the Week and more
Beefcake Says “TNA Doesn’t Want To Win”, Linda’s Allegations
Former WWE & WCW wrestler Brutus Beefcake was interviewed by Daniel Donnelly of Imetawrestler.com this week and had some very interesting comments to say about Hulk Hogan’s feelings about TNA (and TNA “not wanting to win”), Linda Hogan’s allegations that he and Hulk had a homosexual relationship, whether he expects to get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and more. Here are some highlights of what Beefcake said about:
Hulk’s feelings about TNA: “He was trying to help them. In my opinion, they seemed to want to make a difference at first, but then it seemed like they just didn’t want to win. Hulk’s a guy who wants to make a difference and wants to win, you know? And once he realized that they didn’t want to win, and all they want to do is make an event and have a little piece of the little corner of the market and be satisfied with that, he’s just had to say, ‘Okay, if that’s what you want then that’s what you’re gonna get.’ It doesn’t look good, but I wish him the best.”
Differences between today’s wrestlers and his generation: “It’s more like an assembly line, they’re turning out wrestlers like rubber stamps out of a mold, and that’s not how we were all made. It just made that difference. People had their own personalities, guys were able to differentiate, and everybody was their own person. Scripts weren’t handed out before the shows, people weren’t told what to say, told what to do, told how to wrestle, told how to talk, told how to walk, told what they were supposed to look like and how to comb their hair. There was none of that. Everyone was an individual, everyone was drawing on their own personal skills and knowledge, and everything was genuine.”
Linda’s allegations: “It’s really sad. I’ve known Linda a long time and it’s really sad. You know, I’m not a hater, Hulk’s not a hater, he doesn’t hate his ex-wife. He wants to move on with his life, and for her to come forward with these ridiculous allegations that he had beat her up and things like that, you know, after several years of the divorce and all the trials and the transcripts, there’s never been a mention of anything. There’s never been a phone call to the police, never been a report of a bruise or anything, and for her to come forward now and say that he abused her, and then to come forward and say that he was a homo with his best friend Brutus who he grew up with, is so ridiculous. Anyone who knows us, knows that it’s so ridiculous that it’s not even remotely believable. It’s such a shame that she had to stoop, she got money and she should just go away.”
Could Brutus be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year? “I hope so. I’m not really sure why Vince hasn’t done it. They’ve called me for different things beyond the internet, for their Wrestlemania, they’ve put me in their magazines, so I’m not really sure what problems may be between us. But you know, he’s always taken back everybody else whose really done some dastardly things to him, and I can’t understand for the life of me why he wouldn’t wanna put me in the Hall of Fame.”
Working out over the years: “I started working out nearly forty years ago with The Hulkster down in Florida, back when I was a teenager. Hulk and I have been training together throughout all these years… and that discipline of steel, you might call it, meant we always made it to the gym. We put the gym first, before going to the bar, before going out, chasing girls or any of that stuff. We always put that time in the gym first.”
To listen to an audio file of the entire interview, head over to Imetawrestler.com.
James Storm Welcomes New Baby Boy (Pictures)
Big congratulations go out to TNA star James Storm, who is the proud father of a new baby boy.
Storm’s son Mason was born early Friday morning at 4:42 a.m. ET.
He Tweeted the following pictures of his new baby –
Video: Hulk Hogan Calls Out Sting For TNA’s UK Tour
TNA star Hulk Hogan posted a video to Twitter on Thursday night, calling out Sting for a confrontation at TNA’s upcoming tour of the UK. Hogan, who was out with longtime associates Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Brutus Beefcake and The Nasty Boys, had this to say to Sting:
Hogan later responded to a fan who questioned his sobriety in the video, saying that he was the only one that was not drinking alcohol.
SmackDown Preview: SmackDown Roulette From Vegas
The following is a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s SmackDown Roulette special on SyFy.
Without revealing which matches received which stipulations, we can confirm tonight’s show will feature:
- Lumberjack Match
- Tables Match
- Blindfold Match
- Flag Match
Here are the matches that we’ll see:
- World Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Mark Henry
- WWE Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes vs. Justin Gabriel
- Sheamus vs. Wade Barrett
- Ted DiBiase vs. Hunico
- Santino vs Drew McIntyre
Also appearing are the “Funkasaurus” Brodus Clay, William Regal, Jinder Mahal, Teddy Long, Vickie Guerrero and Hornswoggle.
*Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Taping Results For Tonight
*World champ Daniel Bryan comes out first for a promo. Explains that what the Big Show did last week was a sin and that he pretended to be sorry. The crowd is all over Bryan as a heel. Bryan is awesome in this role. He says AJ put herself in that position because she loves him. He says Show should do the right thing and just quit. Don’t know how this will come off on TV but the crowd hates this guy.
Cody Rhodes vs. Hornswoggle. Justin Gabriel came out to stick up for Hornswoggle and take his place. Rhodes wins with his finisher.
*Mark Henry is in the back next and spins the wheel. He gets a Lumberjack match. He says Daniel Bryan is next in the Hall of Pain.
*Brodus Clay comes out for a dance off next against Vickie Guerrero. Total heat for Vickie. This woman can’t dance and the crowd is behind Clay. He wins the dance off and Vickie tries to dance again when William Regal comes out and pleads with the people not to laugh at her and escorts her away. Brodus then insults Regal and challenges him to a dance off. Wrestling purists are rolling in their graves. When Regal starts dancing, Clay catches Regal with a splash and dances around the ring.
*Tables match: Sheamus vs. Wade Barrett. After a Jinder Mahal distraction, Barrett puts Sheamus through a table. Mahal attacks Sheamus. Sheamus puts Mahal through a table.
*Ted DiBiase vs. Hunico in a flag match. DiBiase wins after getting the USA flag.
*Teddy Long in the back fires Drew McIntyre. Santino begs for Drew’s job back and challenges him to match. He spins the wheel and gets a Blindfold match. If Drew wins, he keeps his job.
*Santino vs Drew McIntyre blindfold match. It makes Rick Martel vs. Jake Roberts look like Flair vs. Steamboat. Pure comedy. Santino wins with the Cobra. Guess Drew is fired again!
*Lumberjack match next. Mark Henry vs. Daniel Bryan for the World title. Match goes to no contest after The Lumberjacks attack both guys and Bryan leaves. Henry leaves also while the lumberjacks are fighting Rumble style. Sheamus starts throwing people over the top to show he can win the Rumble. The show ends with Sheamus standing tall in center of ring.
source: PWInsider.com
Sting Releases YouTube Video, Match Announced For AAO, More
— “The Icon” Sting has made his official debut to social media on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. He welcomes Stingers from across the world with the following message:
— The official Facebook page of Impact Wrestling has announced that Crimson and Matt Morgan will defend the World Tag Team Championship against Magnus and Samoa Joe on February 12, 2012 at Against All Odds.
— Rosita is advertised to appear at the Steel City Con, which takes place March 2-4, 2012 at the Monroeville Convention Center in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.
— The cast of Ring Ka King are presently in India to tape thirteen episodes for the promotion, which debuts on Colors on January 28, 2012. Angelina Love is working the current set of tapings. She replaces Mickie James, who worked last month’s set.
Velvet Sky Interested In “Beautiful” Reunion, Talks Internet
Velvet Sky indicated in an interview promoting TNA Wrestling’s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom that she would be interested in a “Beautiful People” reunification with Angelina Love. When asked by Zoo Today if there will be a reunion, she responds, “You can never say never in wrestling, hint hint TNA creative.
“Don’t get me wrong I am enjoying my run just now as a singles competitor. When we were a group that was one of the best times I’ve had. Angelina and I, and she’ll agree, we’ve just had this amazing chemistry, especially when we were doing promos and talking.
“I feel like we were made for that role and Madison Rayne was a great fit to the group when she joined. You know it’s a lot harder for female acts to make an impact in the wrestling world. At the time of the Beautiful People we were confident it would work, but surprised to the extent of its success where we really connected with the fans. You couldn’t have just thrown any two people together to create the Beautiful People. A special bond and on-screen chemistry made it work and so successful.”
Sky was also asked about the impact of the Internet on the professional wrestling industry. She feel it’s fantastic for fan interaction but that wrestling news outlets are damaging. She cites a recent report.
“Aside from the positives from the likes of Twitter and Facebook, the internet in general has had quite a negative effect on the business,” she says.
“Some people report false information on professional wrestling and those in the industry, just so they can have a story. It was reported that the onscreen persona of Karen Jarrett and her negative dialogue of me was what TNA officials thought of me. That is complete and utter bullshit! It is just false. This is just a small example of how the internet can have a negative effect on wrestling and affect my character.”
She continues, “I laugh at it more than anything. It’s just frustrating because I have worked so hard to try and keep a good name for myself in this business. Don’t get me wrong as I said the likes of Twitter and Facebook have also had a positive effect because it has helped tremendously with fan interaction. Before social networking fans could only interact with us through autograph signings and events like that. But now with a click of a button fans can get in touch with us and that’s a great thing for us too.
The Knockout also discusses the direction of women’s wrestling in TNA, what she looks for in a man, her interests outside of the ring, whether she aspired to be a professional wrestler growing and more. The interview is available here.
Chyna Rambles On Vince McMahon – “I’m Coming For You Vince”
Chyna posted rambling diatribes Wednesday and Thursday on Twitter accusing Vince McMahon and WWE of trying to ruin her life. She, however, vows to take on her former employer.
Chyna writes, “I’m coming for you Vince…….You won’t leave mw alone, so let’s go. ??? Call me?? Coward. ur so lame. a fan? Of you? ur talent? f u.”
Here is her post in its entirety: “Hey My fans! I love you see you at AVN! Hey Vince! For all your abuse!! You are a loser and always will be. let me show you how
Knock knock who’s scared of a great big bully (that I made since no one else will join) Not me!!! Let’s go Vince! I am not scared of you!
This is me and you. Return my call. Who made ur money u pay people off to? It’s on now, Live free or die hard bitch! I’m a fighter.
you can follow my schedule start trouble sue whatev but not pick up the phone?? If u don’t have ur x pac punks out the window I’m showin up
And the taxes and the money and the radio. It’s 2012 suck dick Vince, who cares..but don’t abuse. U will be accountable,hhh,xpac watch!
I need to fila another official restraining order. Death threats affect my reputation… damn Sorry Buffallo.
Taxes? Witnesses? Trauma, hell just respect, sue me Vince so everyone can figure it out please. And quit using my name. Psycho fuck!
I won’t quit Vince. You won’t…and I’m nothing like you. You’re a punk. I’m good with me. I’ll take whatever punk setup you got. IKEx10
thanks 4 following my schedule so u could mess it all up. Why u scared of me Vince. i could talk, really talk, but it’s me and u…..
Your’e a chump Mother playing with kids and superheroes…U make me ur life now me 2 cause i want nothing to do with you. pig!
HHH and x pac follow me on Twitter?? yeah so then this is why. Back off. Murderers and bullies. If it came time time to pop on ur own/ Ha
Say my name asshole…say it!!! I want @0k for all those that paid it and mine noe too. Shirts doll, freaky chinese sex tapes, Truth baby
So follow this WWE…….I’m not going anywhere, but I will try to make you feel every bit that u put on me and my loved ones. Alive.
It’s CHYNA That’s how much jerko?? No names they make money. …….I call you the punk bitch clique..
can I buy and copywright that??? LOl!!! Really guys??? I’m fightin…. Everyone sits back and let’s that happen? Really?
I’m coming for you Vince…….You won’t leave mw alone, so let’s go. ??? Call me?? Coward. ur so lame. a fan? Of you? ur talent? f u
u wanna rape me and lie and video and laugh and threaten?? Why you so worried? u disrespectful ego psychos. I’m not scared..le’ts go.
I have a lot to say that’s not so funny, you bring it bitch! I’ll explain and we’ll let the judge decide. If I can show up!! you F!!!
Oh and Vince..it’s CHYNA…and for ur death pole between Scott Hall and i..Damn I’m already under cause of u. All the drugs and ur protect
ur protection keeps them alive..with the billions we, meaning me and the fans…and ur talent..ahem I didn’t say men…. you wanna fight.??
If he can and you can than why can’t I tell the truth. They’re threatening my life. What’s the problem??
like they haven’t??? That’s why I am standing up.. I know babe, but it’s not OK and I stand behind that. until he leaves me alone.
Don’t start none won’t be one..Damn really still…Do I look like a b? What do you boys think???? So then don’t treat me like one damnit.
That’s what’s up HHH and X Pac who have been following and then some. Direct threatening me. ENOUGH.
Anybody? Boys? Vince’s peeps?? Anything?? yeah, I thought so…. nobody. Then why r xpac hhh still able to get away with their abuse?
You boys stay at home with your kids and quit worrying about me. Cause i can’t wait to open forum….
U just try me more and my family who I love. I’ve already taken bullets, I’ll go again!!! You punks! Leave me alone!
Goodnight all, positive thoughts. Be strong. Love, trust, loyalty??? Think about it. Stop pushing me. Not funny,
signing out. Now let’s get back to pretty if we can…..”
She continued Thursday, “I guess for life means you live and die there…even if it’s at the very end… Umm I’m not competing w Scott Hall for a Death Poll!.
Does that make money cause if I’m on top two I should be making some bank??? Hello? Anyone? Does Vince have al the lawyers paid? Sorry rude
He is master of manipulating the law..That’s why f it I’m going for it now!! No more abuse!!! And Hey guys be scared for Vince not me.
I do my taxes like a fiend, even though no money, health, work? Now the name again? Really It’s the same bad mo fo Vince Me! Nothing you!!
On Way to AVN’S soon. I have alerted the threat that has happened so many times so I can fight back when he comes this time.
Or whatever sneaky whatever. Tell you what a contract means…Tear it up and do a new one….. I’m covered. Blood sport. Not cool. Boys?
lock up your daughters!!! (cept for me!! I’m single and looking! LOL!) xxx I’ll take whatever Vinny but not without a fight you got??
I love my boys, my family, this is between Vince and his severe abuse to me and still continues. And it’s not OK…. HHH, Stephanie, X PAC!!
in the mean time w out probs please can’t wait to see everyone in Vegas for the AVN’S. Thank you VIVID!!! I’m so proud to be with you
OH Yeah!!! Here I come!!!! I feel strong and happy and now I’m pissed. Move out of my way. U’ll get run over….. Probably for real w Vince.
I’m still 4 life, even for principle, and I loved my family and Vince, I’m not killing myself lately..notice? But it was because of you.
Now come out and explain and you wanna play bully? I don’t work for you, you can ask Mr. Hirsch, oh and get with him on everything . legal.
I can slam some drinks, but when x pac puts ghb in them u don’t get it till years later.. never happen to you right? HHH good friend right?
So let’s have fun at the AVN’s this is huge huge for Vivid and the industry!! So excited. Be safe and be careful. We’re watching. And keep!
Thank you to all for making my dvd w VIVID such a success and a new start for me. The quality is so beautiful. I’m ashamed of DX now…
not my athletic ability and the fans, Oh I weep still, but that whole group os so gross. Would you work for him? that PG? And Public? Woa??
well let it be the hhh xpac and vince and steph show!!!! Save the rest of them the bs!! Let them do it!!! AVN”s Yaaayyy!!!
I got my smile and I’m good with me, no matter what. I know that. Fight big!!!!!!! Plus I have sh 2 do and I’m gettin irritated now!
AVN!!!!!! See you in Vegas all I love you!!!…. xoxo like Ali in his prime.. I guess those words just fly out finally. The truth hurts!!!
I’ll fight you tooth and nail Vince. II made a vow to change my life. That means you now have some answers to give. Mr. great Business boss?
So glad u tried to degrade me and made it through cause i love VIVID!! and wanna wrestle at Bunny Ranch anyone? HHmmmmm??????
Off in a bit. Stand up, fear and money, root of all evil. Kick ass and take names….sometimes you have to, ugh!!
Accidents happen remember..so be careful. (that’s what they tell me) but be safe have fun don’t drink and drive and come to AVN”s!!!!!
and if any of you Mother f ers have anything to say!!! Now’s the time!!! (o ren ishi….and ilegal aliens!!) hee heee see you there! Love
And that is why I am the Queen Of Sports! I saved my life from you and didn’t even touch them, Sean many times. They need to leave me alone
Get your own material and do your own piece of sh show….. Truly admirable!! Yah!!! Just watch the AVN’s No more $ FOR..What r their names?
I forgot, but VH! had to pay Vinny a mint,,, Where’s my dough?? I know that’s my name vince and it’s all me? Wanna get it straight in court?
In the justice system there are consequences for your actions…. just in case you forgot. And you aren’t the justice system too. IRS??
Besides you cheapscate billionaire!! Spend some money would ya?? Charity or somethig??? Court costs?? LOL! Bye all See you at AVN’s”
Chyna also wrote to WWE employee Howard Finkel, “on this date pass to Vinny that he is the worst thing that ever happened to the human spirit.”
Maryse Comments On Leaving WWE, Whether She Will Join TNA
Maryse Ouellet says her desire for “bigger and bigger things” in her career prompted her decision to part ways with WWE.
She tells Radar Online, “I have aspirations and there’s other stuff I want to work on, so I decided to go. That and for the simple fact that I didn’t want to be with the WWE for 25 years. I was there six years, I had my run, I wanted bigger and better things.”
The former Divas Champion was also asked why she said in a recent interview that she would not be joining TNA Wrestling.
“I decided to leave wrestling for other aspirations I have. I’m not going to go to TNA, I’m loyal to WWE — it wouldn’t make any sense!” she says.
Ouellet also discusses what she liked best about wrestling, Snooki competing last year at WrestleMania and more. The interview is available here.
WWE Named On List Of Companies Supporting SOPA
WWE has been named on a list of companies supporting the controversial SOPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act) bill currently going through congress.
For an explanation of exactly what SOPA is and why it is so dangerous to website publishers and anybody who visits websites, click here.
Tell Congress to vote “no” on SOPA. Contact your congressman to tell them your against the bill, either by calling their office, writing a letter, or sending a prepared message though americancensorship.org.
To see a list of the companies that support SOPA, including WWE, head over to TheoriesofConspiracy.com.
Jericho’s WWE Future, Austin-Jericho Roasting Tonight, HBK
– WWE star Chris Jericho spoke with the Winnipeg Free Press about his future with the company:
“I have no intentions of leaving anytime soon. I’m in the best shape of my life I feel great. The thing for me is I always have lots of other stuff going on and I always have. So sometimes I leave to work on other projects, but I’ll always come back. “When I was growing up in Winnipeg I wanted to be two things: I wanted to be a wrestler and I wanted to be in a rock and roll band and I’ve been lucky enough to have both of those dreams come true.”
– Speaking of Jericho, he’ll be appearing with WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin at tonight’s “Roast of Zakk Wylde” event tonight at The Grove in Anaheim, Calif. Austin and Jericho are two of several celebrities scheduled to roast the famous guitarist. Former Raw guest host Sharon Osbourne will serve as tonight’s Roast Master.
– Carl Dantes sent in the following news items regarding Shawn Michaels:
- Here’s a link to watch the Golden Moose Awards live online tonight starting at 6:15pm PT. Shawn Michaels and his tv show MRA is up for a few awards. t.co/RBQGRm6V
- Shawn Michaels will be attending this year’s WrestleMania XXVIII Axxess on March 31st, 2012 Saturday from 1-5pm for the session and from 1-3pm for the VIP signing at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Tickets available Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET at ticketmaster.com.
*SPOILERS* TNA Impact Wrestling Results For Tonight
TNA taped the January 19th episode of Impact Wrestling this week from Orlando on Monday and Tuesday nights. Here are the full results from both tapings, courtesy of SEScoops.com reader Eric:
Taped Monday:
* Gunner defeated AJ Styles. Ric Flair was in Gunner’s corner. Gunner tried to DDT AJ on the concrete after the match but he escaped.
* Crimson defeated Magnus. After the match, Samoa Joe attacked Crimson and they beat him down until Matt Morgan made the save. Joe and Magnus got the best of Morgan quick and laid him out.
* James Storm comes out to talk about being the new #1 contender to the World Heavyweight Title. Jeff Hardy comes out and says he deserves another shot after Bully Ray screwed him in the rematch. They argue about who deserves a title shot. Security breaks them up and Bobby Roode appears. Roode says there was no winner of the match last week so Storm can’t be the #1 contender. Sting comes out and announces Hardy vs. Storm tonight with the winner facing Roode for the title at Against All Odds.
Taped Tuesday:
* They re-taped the segment from Monday night with James Storm, Jeff Hardy and Sting.
* Eric Young beat Angelina Love by DQ when Angelina kicked him below the belt. Winter and Angelina jumped EY after the match until ODB made the save.
* Austin Aries came out and cut a promo about how he’s better than everyone. Alex Shelley returns from injury and talks about his partner Chris Sabin. Shelley wants a title shot at Aries. Aries tells Shelley to find a warm-up partner. Shelley declares he will be the next X Division Champion.
* James Storm and Jeff Hardy’s #1 contender match ended in a No Contest when Bully Ray hit the referee with a chain. Ray then laid out Hardy and Storm with the chain. Earl Hebner came out and got attacked too. Ray kept laying officials out until Sting came down with a bat, hit him and sent him to the back. Bobby Roode came to the ring and decked Hardy and Storm with the belt.
Flair-HOF Update, Top Talent On TNA UK Tour, Geneiss Buyrate
– Ric Flair says he’ll be on stage to accept his second WWE Hall of Fame induction, but some people in the industry are speculating TNA has the legal right to sue WWE since they are using a contracted TNA performer to draw ticket sales and DVD sales for the Hall of Fame ceremony. There is still no word yet as to whether TNA will pursue any legal action, but it’s possible TNA could try to get a cash settlement out of WWE in order to use & promote Flair.
– TNA has confirmed that Hulk Hogan, Sting and Kurt Angle will be appearing at all of the company’s shows in England later this month, including the first-ever Impact from the UK.
– After the UK Impact tapings later this month, TNA has no plans to tape on the road at least through the end of May.
– The preliminary PPV buyrate for TNA Genesis is around 10-12,000 buys, which is on the high end of what TNA events usually do.
– Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey’s production company recently had a new sitcom picked up by Nick At Night. “Daddy’s Home” will star actor Scott Baio of “Charles In Charge” fame.
(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
Del Rio’s Status For The Rumble, WWE Conducting Focus Groups
– With the Royal Rumble less than two weeks away, we’ve gotten a number of emails from readers asking about the status of last year’s Rumble winner, Alberto Del Rio. The most recent reports we’ve heard are that Del Rio will not be back in time to win back-to-back Rumbles.
Del Rio suffered a groin tear in late December. The WWE website reported he underwent surgery that would keep him out of action 4-6 weeks.
– WWE has been conducting focus group studies on males & females ages 12-17. RAW ratings have plummeted for this demographic in the past several months and WWE is trying to figure out why these viewers are tuning out.
– Here are some recent WWE attendance figures, courtesy of the Wrestling Observer Newsltter:
* RAW on January 13th in Yakima, Washington drew 4,800 fans for $115,000
* RAW on January 14th in Sacramento, California drew 6,500 fans for $190,000
* SmackDown on January 14th in Vancouver drew 4,000 fans for $140,000
* RAW on January 15th in Oakland, California drew 5,500 fans for $200,000
* SmackDown on January 15th in Prince George, BC drew 4,000 fans for $125,000
(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
RAW Rating, More Changes To WWE’s 2012 PPV Schedule
— Monday’s WWE RAW Supershow drew a 3.0 rating with 4,279,000 viewers, up from last week. Hour 1 drew a 3.0 and Hour 2 drew a 3.03 – so RAW actually broke the trend of losing viewership in the second hour.
— WWE has made another change to their 2012 pay-per-view schedule, according to the event listing. The Fatal 4 Way pay-per-view has replaced Bragging Rights for the month of June.
It also appears the annual Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view from has been scrapped from December, as Bragging Rights is now listed in the December slot.