January 4th proved to be an eventful night. TNA Wrestling had a good showing on its first live Monday night show, with Hulk Hogan, Jeff Hardy, Ric Flair, Eric Bischoff, Mick Foley, Jeff Jarrett and many other familar faces laying the groundwork for the “new” TNA. On RAW, we had the surreal return of Bret Hart – who made peace with Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, only to have the WWE chairman leave him laying after a nasty kick to the stomach.
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RESULTS FROM MONDAY’S LIVE “iMPACT!” ON SPIKE TV – DON’T MISS THE REPLAY THIS THURSDAY ON SPIKE TV!
If you missed Monday’s historic TNA “iMPACT!” broadcast, catch the replay this Thursday on SpikeTV! The epic event featured Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Sting, Jeff Hardy, Eric Bischoff, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Sean Waltman, new champions crowned and so much more!
Check back later for photos and video from Monday’s huge broadcast!
– The huge event started with a recap of TNA Wrestling’s history, all leading to this huge night!
– Bubba The Love Sponge was introduced as the newest member of TNA Wrestling’s broadcast team
– In the first bout, the high-flying superstars of TNA’s X Division competed in the Steel Asylum match. However, the first of many surprises on the night took place when Jeff Hardy’s music played, leading to the “Charismatic Enigma” appearing! Hardy hit the ring, took the fight to Homicide and then climbed to the top of the Steel Asylum structure as the Impact Zone went insane!
– Footage was shown of Hulk Hogan’s limo traveling to the Impact Zone
– Christy Hemme interviewed Kevin Nash about the future of TNA. Nash said he was excited to make more money, and that he spoke to Hulk – and Hulk wasn’t coming alone.
– ODB won the Knockouts Championship by beating Tara, using a handful of tights to get the win and regain the gold she lost at Final Resolution. After the match, Tara hit the Widow’s Peak finisher for revenge, then put her tarantula on ODB
– In a huge surprise, the legendary “Nature Boy” Ric Flair was shown arriving to TNA Wrestling! Flair entered the building and went into AJ Styles’ locker room!
– Footage was shown of Mick Foley attempting to enter the “iMPACT!” Zone, however, security refused him entry
– “The Boss” Bobby Lashley came to the ring with Kristal! Kristal did all the talking, and ended up insulting wrestling fans for the lack of respect they feel Lashley has been shown. She stated this would be the last time that fans would see Lashley, and that they were demanding Lashley be released from his TNA contract!
– The Beautiful People took part in their Strip Poker Tournament, with footage airing throughout the program. Later in the broadcast, a familiar face wearing a towel interrupted their game! The Beautiful People accepted his offer to join in on the game!
– Scott Hall and Sean Waltman were shown trying to get into the arena. When they were stopped by security, Hall and Waltman and security had to be separated
– After a commercial break, Hogan’s limo was shown, when a second limo pulled up and a mysterious figure got out and entered Hulk’s limo! Back inside the arena, Hall and Waltman made their way inside the Impact Zone!
– The legendary Hulk Hogan made his long-awaited TNA Wrestling debut, hitting the ring as the crowd went crazy! Hulk talked about coming to TNA and getting ready to make history. However, as Hulk was talking, Hall and Waltman climbed over the rail and caused a distraction. Hulk invited them in the ring if they wanted to talk, and Hall and Waltman told him they were here to party. But, Hogan told them it’s a new day in TNA Wrestling, and that means change! Hall and Waltman argued with Hulk, bringing out Kevin Nash! Nash joined Hall and Waltman in questioning Hulk – leading to the TNA debut of Eric Bischoff! Bischoff hit the ring and told Hall and Waltman that everyone had to earn their spot in TNA Wrestling, and that it was time to change TNA. Hall, Nash and Waltman backed down and left the ring, leaving Bischoff and Hogan in the ring. They tore up the format for the night, the first of many changes coming to TNA!
– Sting was then shown in the rafters…he had been there the entire time watching Hogan and Bischoff! Sting hasn’t been in TNA in months! What will be his reaction to everything that’s happened?!
– Awesome Kong and Hamada became the new TNA Knockout Tag Team Champions by beating Taylor Wilde and Sarita in an action-packed match! In the end, Awesome kong held up Sarita as Hamada hit a top rope dropkick into an Awesome Kong powerbomb! The referee awarded the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles to the new champions!
– Mick Foley once again tried to make his way into the arena….followed by the arrival of The Nasty Boys!
– Up next, Raven and Dr. Stevie took on the team of Matt Morgan and Hernandez, with the winner earning a TNA World Tag Team Title shot against The British Invasion at Genesis on January 17. Morgan and Hernandez got the quick pin when Morgan hit his Carbon Footprint finisher on Dr. Stevie for the win! Morgan and Hernandez get the tag team title shot at the Pay-Per-View
– Backstage, Christy Hemme interviewed “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero about his match tonight against Desmond Wolfe. However, he was interrupted by Orlando Jordan! The Pope certainly wasn’t happy about the interruption.
– D’Angelo Dinero beat Desmond Wolfe with a small package! A huge win for The Pope on a grand stage!
– Earlier, The Motor City Machineguns were shown knocked out backstage. Then, JB found Rhino had been attacked! Bubba The Love Sponge then came onto the scene to follow the situation.
– In the back, JB interviewed AJ Styles about his upcoming “Genesis” Pay-Per-View main event World Title match against Kurt Angle. However, AJ was interrupted by Eric Bischoff, who announced we wouldn’t have to wait until “Genesis” and that AJ would defend the World Title later in the show against Kurt Angle!
– TNA Wrestling Founder Jeff Jarrett came out to the ring and spoke about starting TNA Wrestling in 2002. Jarrett said with great emotion that he was proud to be standing in the middle of the ring live on a Monday night! However, Hulk Hogan interrupted Jarrett on the big screen – and Hogan wasn’t happy. Hogan said it was true Jarrett started TNA, but Hogan said Jarrett almost ran it into the ground and that Dixie Carter was the one responsible for saving it. Hogan said he was now Dixie Carter’s partner, and that Jarrett’s past accolades and titles meant nothing to him. Hogan said Jarrett no longer had any power, and that he needed to get in line and prove himself like everyone else. Hogan told Jarrett to “lace them up and be ready”.
– Backstage, Christy Hemme interviewed Daniels. However, JB interrupted as Mick Foley called him trying to get into the arena. Foley busted past Borash and went looking for Hogan
– Backstage, Jeff Hardy was talking with Shannon Moore about meeting with Hulk Hogan
– Abyss battled Samoa Joe in a physical bout. During the bout, Sting was shown backstage! During the bout, with the referee distracted, Samoa Joe nailed Abyss with a steel chair. Joe locked on the Clutch, and after Abyss failed to get to the ropes. Abyss was forced to tap out.
– Backstage, Kristal confronted Eric Bischoff after Bobby Lashley’s demands. She demanded a meeting with Hulk Hogan – in turn, Bischoff told her to take a number, get in line and to drop her attitude. Kristal told her Lashley wouldn’t be happy.
– Bubba The Love Sponge found Beer Money knocked out in the back!
– The Nasty Boys tried to get back in, but security still wouldn’t let them. Bubba The Love Sponge distracted security so The Nasty Boys could sneak in.
– Jeff Hardy and Shannon Moore were shown leaving with two envelopes, which they said is “what they came for” (referring to their meeting with Hulk Hogan). Before leaving, Hardy gave his painting to a group of fans.
– The Nasty Boys found Team 3D’s locker room and proceeded to tear it apart!
– It was time for the TNA World Heavyweight Title match, as champion “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles defended against Kurt Angle! It started off fast with plenty of action, but the mysterious masked man came out to attack Styles! However, Angle fought him off, as Kurt didn’t want anyone to interfere! It was an amazing back-and-forth bout, with both men going all-out and using all of their high-impact arsenal. Later, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair came out to watch the main event! In the end, AJ was able to hit another 450 splash on Angle to get the win and retain the gold in a monumental match! After the match, Angle raised AJ’s hand in victory!
– After the main event, Hulk Hogan came out and said AJ Styles and Kurt Angle were the two greatest wrestlers in the world! Hulk said that history had been made and it was only the beginning! However, Hulk was interrupted and told that Mick Foley had arrived! Foley demanded to know where Hogan was backstage! Foley eventually found Hogan’s office, but Bischoff was there. Bischoff told Foley that he no longer had any power in TNA Wrestling. Foley went to knock out Bischoff, but Nash, Hall and Waltman attacked Foley as Hogan watched on and the broadcast came to an end!
RESULTS FROM MONDAY’S LIVE “iMPACT!” ON SPIKE TV – DON’T MISS THE REPLAY THIS THURSDAY ON SPIKE TV!
If you missed Monday’s historic TNA “iMPACT!” broadcast, catch the replay this Thursday on SpikeTV! The epic event featured Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Sting, Jeff Hardy, Eric Bischoff, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Sean Waltman, new champions crowned and so much more!
Check back later for photos and video from Monday’s huge broadcast!
– The huge event started with a recap of TNA Wrestling’s history, all leading to this huge night!
– Bubba The Love Sponge was introduced as the newest member of TNA Wrestling’s broadcast team
– In the first bout, the high-flying superstars of TNA’s X Division competed in the Steel Asylum match. However, the first of many surprises on the night took place when Jeff Hardy’s music played, leading to the “Charismatic Enigma” appearing! Hardy hit the ring, took the fight to Homicide and then climbed to the top of the Steel Asylum structure as the Impact Zone went insane!
– Footage was shown of Hulk Hogan’s limo traveling to the Impact Zone
– Christy Hemme interviewed Kevin Nash about the future of TNA. Nash said he was excited to make more money, and that he spoke to Hulk – and Hulk wasn’t coming alone.
– ODB won the Knockouts Championship by beating Tara, using a handful of tights to get the win and regain the gold she lost at Final Resolution. After the match, Tara hit the Widow’s Peak finisher for revenge, then put her tarantula on ODB
– In a huge surprise, the legendary “Nature Boy” Ric Flair was shown arriving to TNA Wrestling! Flair entered the building and went into AJ Styles’ locker room!
– Footage was shown of Mick Foley attempting to enter the “iMPACT!” Zone, however, security refused him entry
– “The Boss” Bobby Lashley came to the ring with Kristal! Kristal did all the talking, and ended up insulting wrestling fans for the lack of respect they feel Lashley has been shown. She stated this would be the last time that fans would see Lashley, and that they were demanding Lashley be released from his TNA contract!
– The Beautiful People took part in their Strip Poker Tournament, with footage airing throughout the program. Later in the broadcast, a familiar face wearing a towel interrupted their game! The Beautiful People accepted his offer to join in on the game!
– Scott Hall and Sean Waltman were shown trying to get into the arena. When they were stopped by security, Hall and Waltman and security had to be separated
– After a commercial break, Hogan’s limo was shown, when a second limo pulled up and a mysterious figure got out and entered Hulk’s limo! Back inside the arena, Hall and Waltman made their way inside the Impact Zone!
– The legendary Hulk Hogan made his long-awaited TNA Wrestling debut, hitting the ring as the crowd went crazy! Hulk talked about coming to TNA and getting ready to make history. However, as Hulk was talking, Hall and Waltman climbed over the rail and caused a distraction. Hulk invited them in the ring if they wanted to talk, and Hall and Waltman told him they were here to party. But, Hogan told them it’s a new day in TNA Wrestling, and that means change! Hall and Waltman argued with Hulk, bringing out Kevin Nash! Nash joined Hall and Waltman in questioning Hulk – leading to the TNA debut of Eric Bischoff! Bischoff hit the ring and told Hall and Waltman that everyone had to earn their spot in TNA Wrestling, and that it was time to change TNA. Hall, Nash and Waltman backed down and left the ring, leaving Bischoff and Hogan in the ring. They tore up the format for the night, the first of many changes coming to TNA!
– Sting was then shown in the rafters…he had been there the entire time watching Hogan and Bischoff! Sting hasn’t been in TNA in months! What will be his reaction to everything that’s happened?!
– Awesome Kong and Hamada became the new TNA Knockout Tag Team Champions by beating Taylor Wilde and Sarita in an action-packed match! In the end, Awesome kong held up Sarita as Hamada hit a top rope dropkick into an Awesome Kong powerbomb! The referee awarded the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles to the new champions!
– Mick Foley once again tried to make his way into the arena….followed by the arrival of The Nasty Boys!
– Up next, Raven and Dr. Stevie took on the team of Matt Morgan and Hernandez, with the winner earning a TNA World Tag Team Title shot against The British Invasion at Genesis on January 17. Morgan and Hernandez got the quick pin when Morgan hit his Carbon Footprint finisher on Dr. Stevie for the win! Morgan and Hernandez get the tag team title shot at the Pay-Per-View
– Backstage, Christy Hemme interviewed “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero about his match tonight against Desmond Wolfe. However, he was interrupted by Orlando Jordan! The Pope certainly wasn’t happy about the interruption.
– D’Angelo Dinero beat Desmond Wolfe with a small package! A huge win for The Pope on a grand stage!
– Earlier, The Motor City Machineguns were shown knocked out backstage. Then, JB found Rhino had been attacked! Bubba The Love Sponge then came onto the scene to follow the situation.
– In the back, JB interviewed AJ Styles about his upcoming “Genesis” Pay-Per-View main event World Title match against Kurt Angle. However, AJ was interrupted by Eric Bischoff, who announced we wouldn’t have to wait until “Genesis” and that AJ would defend the World Title later in the show against Kurt Angle!
– TNA Wrestling Founder Jeff Jarrett came out to the ring and spoke about starting TNA Wrestling in 2002. Jarrett said with great emotion that he was proud to be standing in the middle of the ring live on a Monday night! However, Hulk Hogan interrupted Jarrett on the big screen – and Hogan wasn’t happy. Hogan said it was true Jarrett started TNA, but Hogan said Jarrett almost ran it into the ground and that Dixie Carter was the one responsible for saving it. Hogan said he was now Dixie Carter’s partner, and that Jarrett’s past accolades and titles meant nothing to him. Hogan said Jarrett no longer had any power, and that he needed to get in line and prove himself like everyone else. Hogan told Jarrett to “lace them up and be ready”.
– Backstage, Christy Hemme interviewed Daniels. However, JB interrupted as Mick Foley called him trying to get into the arena. Foley busted past Borash and went looking for Hogan
– Backstage, Jeff Hardy was talking with Shannon Moore about meeting with Hulk Hogan
– Abyss battled Samoa Joe in a physical bout. During the bout, Sting was shown backstage! During the bout, with the referee distracted, Samoa Joe nailed Abyss with a steel chair. Joe locked on the Clutch, and after Abyss failed to get to the ropes. Abyss was forced to tap out.
– Backstage, Kristal confronted Eric Bischoff after Bobby Lashley’s demands. She demanded a meeting with Hulk Hogan – in turn, Bischoff told her to take a number, get in line and to drop her attitude. Kristal told her Lashley wouldn’t be happy.
– Bubba The Love Sponge found Beer Money knocked out in the back!
– The Nasty Boys tried to get back in, but security still wouldn’t let them. Bubba The Love Sponge distracted security so The Nasty Boys could sneak in.
– Jeff Hardy and Shannon Moore were shown leaving with two envelopes, which they said is “what they came for” (referring to their meeting with Hulk Hogan). Before leaving, Hardy gave his painting to a group of fans.
– The Nasty Boys found Team 3D’s locker room and proceeded to tear it apart!
– It was time for the TNA World Heavyweight Title match, as champion “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles defended against Kurt Angle! It started off fast with plenty of action, but the mysterious masked man came out to attack Styles! However, Angle fought him off, as Kurt didn’t want anyone to interfere! It was an amazing back-and-forth bout, with both men going all-out and using all of their high-impact arsenal. Later, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair came out to watch the main event! In the end, AJ was able to hit another 450 splash on Angle to get the win and retain the gold in a monumental match! After the match, Angle raised AJ’s hand in victory!
– After the main event, Hulk Hogan came out and said AJ Styles and Kurt Angle were the two greatest wrestlers in the world! Hulk said that history had been made and it was only the beginning! However, Hulk was interrupted and told that Mick Foley had arrived! Foley demanded to know where Hogan was backstage! Foley eventually found Hogan’s office, but Bischoff was there. Bischoff told Foley that he no longer had any power in TNA Wrestling. Foley went to knock out Bischoff, but Nash, Hall and Waltman attacked Foley as Hogan watched on and the broadcast came to an end!
Tonight’s groundbreaking RAW starts with a Bret Hart video. From his childhood and up through the Montreal Screw Job! Video of the MSJ and Vince saying – black eye and all – that Bret screwed Bret. Then to HBK telling Vince to bring Bret back and only good things will happen.
Justin in the ring announces Bret Hart with all his accolades. Bret’s music and finally he comes out onto a WWE stage for the first time in 12 years! Jean shorts, black leather jacket, Bret Hart shirt. King’s in awe of Bret being back. The fans are hot! Wilder than I’ve seen WWE fans in along time. Bret grabs a mic and waits. Off come the sunglasses. Bret says he guesses hell froze over. Many people wonder why he’s there and why now. He’s had a long time to think about things, 12 years. It’s an amazing feeling. He’s found a way to come back. He’s wanted to be back, but Vince always blocked him. Feels great to be here and talk to the WWE Universe. “Welcome back!†chants. He says it’s great to be back. He wants to thank the fans for never letting him be forgotten. He owes it all to the WWE Universe for not being forgotten. He’s flooded with millions of memories, great memories. He won his first KOTR there! At the end of the night King jumped him and… Hey King, nice to see ya! There’s another reason to be there. He has 12 years of things to get off his chest. First thing he wants to do it call out HBK! HBK comes out to the ring. HBK gets right up close to in Bret’s face. Bret says he’ll call him Shawn. He wants to burry the hatchet and call for a truce! HBK grabs a mic and says before Hart gets his closure, there’s something he’s been waiting 12 years to say to him. The fact is, Bret deserved what happened 12 years ago in Montreal. He disrespected HBK and his business. Yes, he did have a hand in what happened that night. “You screwed Bret!†chants. Bret says he rests his case. HBK says there’s a big part of him that doesn’t regret a bit of it. But there’s another part of him that knows in the last 12 years a lot of things have changed. a lot in his life change. He always respected Bret, but never felt respected. There were times he couldn’t stand the sight of Bret and knows Bret feels the same. When he thinks of Bret he doesn’t think of Montreal. He thinks of California and an Iron man Match. The match no one wanted to see, especially on PPV. They went out there and changed things. Bret’s not the only one to carry this around for 12 years. He’s not the only one ready to burry the hatchet. He just wants to make sure Bret is sure and ready. Bret says HBK wasn’t the easiest to love back then. But their careers shouldn’t be tagged by Montreal. He thinks it’s a good time to do this. Bret says they need to take this time to say they can be friends. Bret extends his hand in friendship, he wants to burry it right now. Bret extends his hand and HBK shakes it! HBK goes to leave the ring and comes back. They warmly hug. They obviously were no bullshitting this! HBK leaves the ring and puts the mic on the steps on the way out. Bret then calls out Vince! Bret says, come on Vinnie, don’t keep the people waiting! Vince didn’t come out and announce moved to the matches slated for the show.
– Commercial
Backstage Josh stops Vince outside his office. Josh asks about what Bret said. Vince said he just left a meeting, didn’t know what was going on. Vince says no one calls him out. Bret doesn’t call him out. If Bret wants to talk, then Vince will call Bret out later.
Announce talks about how Melina was injured in Manchester, NH. They’re having a Tournament for the title. Starting now.
Maryse out to the ring for the first round of the Tournament. Brie Bella will face her, but both out to the ring.
They lock up and Maryse backs her to the ropes. Maryse then runs for cover in the ropes. Maryse poses and Brie grabs her. Maryse face first into a corner but pushes Brie off. Brie works over Maryse with a number of well worked moves. Maryse from the ring. Nikki sends Maryse face first into announce. In the ring Maryse fights back sending Brie back off the ropes for two. Maryse uses Brie’s hair to slam her around, but then the Bellas switched. Maryse saw the switch and hit the French kiss for three.
Winner: Maryse
Video of the switch and finisher. Brie in to tend to her sister. As Maryse lease the ring Miz’s music hits and he stops her on the stage. He said if she wins the Tournament he might call her back. He speaks French to her and she giggles at him. He says he’s heard her says that 2010 is the year of Maryse. He says this year, decade and every moment moving forward belong to him because he’s the Miz and he’s awesome. Maryse leaves as Miz heads to announce.
Out to the ring comes MVP. Swagger out to the ring to face him.
– Commercial
MVP is down on the mat. Swagger stomps MVP while Carlito watches. Henry was slammed head first into the ring post during the break. Miz talks about his title and how all these people are up and comers, not up to his level. Swagger pins Carlito for two. MVP broke up the count. Swagger works over MVP and pins, Carlito breaks that count. Miz talks about Spencer Pratt. Swagger splashes Carlito, MVP was in that corner too, but ducked out. Henry in and goes at it with MVP. Head butt to Carlito. Henry has Carlito up and uses his feet to take down Swagger. Bear hug on Carlito. Swagger attacks Henry. Henry gets Swagger up in the rack ala Luger! MVP takes Henry and Swagger down. Henry tossed from the ring. Carlito tossed out. MVP hit’s the playmaker on Swagger for three.
– Winner: MVP
MVP over to announce side of the ring and motions for Miz’s strap. Video of the end of the match. Miz talks himself up as MVP backs up the ramp.
Backstage Jeri-Show talk about their match. Big Show talks about how this is it. He doesn’t want Jericho to be tossed off RAW. Jericho says he has a deal Hart can’t pass up. Jericho says he’s not leaving RAW. Big Show says he doesn’t want him to go.
– Commercial
Backstage Bret’s talking wrestling to someone. Jericho comes in and talks about training at the Dungeon and perfected the Walls on Bret’s brother Keith. He knows the real Bret Hart and knows he despises HBK. He has some ideas about that. Bret asks what Jericho has in mind. Jericho says Bret should be the guest ref. when he locks the walls on HBK he can ring the bell. Bret says he wants to put it all to bed. He’s done with it. Jericho says this is all an act, right? Bret says he doesn’t want to be anything like Jericho and be thought of as a hypocrite by the WWE Universe. Bret says the way he remembers things at the Dungeon, it was Jericho who screamed the loudest and scared the cats in the top part of the house. Bret smiles widely as Jericho left.
Backstage Hornswoggle is playing with the new Mattel line that came out this week. They talked about some of the big names that came out. HHH slaps Hornswoggle’s hands and told him he can’t play with them until they win. HBK comes in and tells HHH not to talk to him like a child. HHH says he’s an innocent child. Hornswoggle grins. HBK says he has a beard, not a child. HHH says he’s been working on their match when HBK was out with Bret. HHH says Jericho’s name. out comes Santino dressed like Jericho and talking like Jericho. HHH told him to stop. HHH said to Hornswoggle to attack and Hornswoggle attacks fake Jericho. Hornswoggle really works over Santino. HHH and HBK talk and then leave. They go back as HHH calls to Hornswoggle like he’s a dog. He offers a cookie and says Hornswoggle will do anything for him. Santino sticks his head up and says good luck on the sucking and falls back behind the sofa with the wig flying.
– Commercial
Justin announces it’s time for the Unified Tag Team Championship Match. Out comes DX, including Hornswoggle. Hornswoggle runs to the ring and in. All three in the ring crotch chopping to in ring pyro. Jeri-Show out to face them.
Jericho pushes Big Show to start. Hornswoggle under the ring. HBK slammed into a corner and big chops. Head butt to HBK. HHH got the tag. DX tried to double team Big Show, but he double suplexes them!
– Commercial
HHH down on the mat, Jericho taunting the fans. “Triple H†chants. Big Show tags in but HHH in control until Big Show hit’s a sidewalk slam on HHH. Big Show taunts HHH, drops a leg and pins for two. Big Show taunts HBK. Head butt to HHH. Jericho tags in and stands on HHH’s shoulders as he’s draped over the second ropes. Head/arm lock on HHH in the center of the ring. HHH fights his way up and out. Spinebuster on Jericho. Both down. Jericho tagged out at five and Big Show in with a boot to the back of HHH’s skull. Big Show up on the second ropes and tries to splash HHH, but HHH moves. HHH tags out and HBK on Big Show with chops. Flying forearm to Big Show’s face, then again! Low dropkick to Big Show’s knee. HBK takes Jericho out as he tries to get in. HBK up top but Jericho knocks him to sitting painfully. Hornswoggle out, into the ring, slams down on Big Show, then out the other side and back under. HBK pins Big Show for two. HBK starts tuning up the band. Big Show grabs HBK and chokeslams him to the mat. Big Show pins for two. The fans are wild! Jericho in hits lionsault, but HBK gets his knees up. Jericho reverses into walls, or tries, but HBK gets out. HHH tags in and pedigrees Jericho. HHH pins Jericho, but Big Show breaks it up and grabs HBK for a chokeslam. HHH pedigrees with HBK’s help. Big Show rolls out of the ring. Jericho in and pushes HHH into HBK. HBK flies out of the ring and Jericho rolls up HHH, with tights, but HHH gets out. HHH to his feet and eats a code breaker! Both are down. Jericho crawls and pins HHH, but HBK breaks the count. Hornswoggle in and tunes up the band. Jericho takes Hornswoggle down with a big boot. HHH tries to pedigree but Jericho reverses it. HBK hits sweet chin music on Jericho. HHH pins for three.
– Winners: DX
DX can barely get to their feet, Jericho still prone on the mat. Video of high points in the match. DX poses over Jericho, then leave the ring. Big Show into the ring. HHH grabs a mic and tells Jericho he’s finished on RAW, so long, bye bye! HBK grabs a mic and say if Jericho’s not down with that, they have two words for ya… Big Show glares down at Jericho like he smells bad, then leaves the ring. Jericho rolls over and looks lost. It’s like he realized it’s over. The fans start singing a bit. Jericho rolls from the ring. HHH in the ring waving and the singing gets louder. Jericho slowly up the ramp, head cocked over his right shoulder, singing and jeers from the fans. On the stage Jericho looks around as he backs out. DX’s music plays for the guys in the ring.
Backstage a knock on Vince’s door. Vince opens and asks what he wants. He has a lot of nerve knocking on his door. Camera backs up to show Orton. Orton says he has an offer for him. He doesn’t know what he plans on doing to Bret. Vince says what Bret did, walking out, spitting in his face, is nothing compared to what Orton did to his family. Orton says Vince works with people he doesn’t like. Vince gives the word and Orton will punt Bret. Vince wants to know what Orton gets out of this. He wants to be #30 in the RR. Vince says he has his own security and to never confront him again. Then he walks up on Legacy and wants to know what they want. Cody says Orton did so much sitting ringside last week. So they’re going to sit ringside for Orton’s match. If Orton doesn’t beat Kofi, they’ll kick Orton out of the group.
– Commercial
Promo for Mike Tyson to host RAW next week.
Video from last week when Sheamus pulled the ref to the mat to DQ Sheamus and screw Cena. Sheamus beat the heck out of Cena with a couple big boots to Cena’s head.
Sheamus out to the ring. Sheamus says last week Cena couldn’t beat him. Cena can make all the excuses he want, but the last image of 2009 was Sheamus standing over Cena’s body, still WWE Champion. He’ll defend at RR, but not against Cena. He’s done with Cena, he wants a new defender. Bret was right saying he’s the best there was, but Sheamus is the best there is and there ever will be. Evan Bourne’s music cut Sheamus off. Evan went out the other side and grabbed a mic. He says the only reason Sheamus has the title is he was given the opportunity. He knows given the same opportunity, he could beat Sheamus. He wants that opportunity now. Evan threw the mic the to Sheamus who almost couldn’t catch it. Sheamus says if Evan can beat him tonight, then the title will be on the line at RR.
Evan’s fast feet come out flying. Kicks galore and Evan over the top. Evan lands on the apron, climbs and hits airborne for long two. Evan back in the ring and Sheamus really beats him down by catching Evan in the air and slamming him to the mat. Sheamus hit more with stomps and then a kick to Evan’s head. Sheamus hits his finisher and it’s over for Evan.
– Winner: Sheamus
Sheamus grabs his title belt. Video of Evan flying, then Sheamus in control.
Cole and King talk about the loss of Dr. Death Steve Williams. Then a still up with a picture of Williams, RIP.
– Commercial
Video from the Montreal Screw Job. Startling with Bret winning the title and then to SS when Bret faced HBK. Vince’s interview about how Bret screwed Bret. Then an old interview with Bret about the MSJ. Bret said he’d always stand by what he did. Vince said he had no sympathy for Bret.
Kofi out to the ring.
– Commercial
Orton out to the ring. Cody and Ted are sitting in chairs set up by announce. King said they told him if Orton loses they’ll give him the beating of his life.
Kofi with a knee to Orton’s gut. Forearms to Orton’s face then Kofi off a corner with a flying forearm to Orton’s face. Orton shoulder blocked Kofi to the mat. Kofi came back with a high elbow to Orton’s face. Orton into a corner then splashed by Kofi. Kofi then clotheslines Orton from the ring then dropkicks Orton through the ropes. Ted and Cody just watch. Kofi throws Orton back in, but then Orton tries to DDT Kofi into the ring. It doesn’t work and Orton again tossed from the ring.
– Commercial
Ted and Cody watching closely. Headlock on Kofi. During the break Orton pushed Kofi off the corner – up top – and Kofi landed on the barrier! Orton stomps Kofi’s gut over and over. The fans give Orton heat and he talks back. Kofi slammed face first into a corner. Punches to Kofi in a corner. Orton slingshots Kofi up into the bottom ropes. Orton pins for two. Headlock on Kofi in the center of the ring. Kofi starts wiggling around and out of the hold. Both try for a cross body and both are down hard. They both get up and exchange blows. Kofi seems to gain the upper hand and slams Orton down. Kofi mounts Orton on a corner. Upper cut to Orton and then Orton’s slammed to the mat. Kofi hit his double leg drop. Orton flees the ring, Kofi flies through the ropes at him. In the ring Kofi climbs and hit’s a cross body for a long two. Orton tries to send Kofi out, but he bounces off the top ropes and hits his SOS, but Orton somehow kicks out. Orton tries for the RKO, but it’s reversed. Orton blocks trouble in paradise. Orton then hit’s the RKO and pins Kofi for three.
– Winner: Orton
Cody and Ted don’t look very happy about this. Cody and Ted just glare in at Orton. Video of the high points of the match. Orton leaves up the ramp then glares back at Ted and Cody.
Backstage Vince is heading for the ring.
– Commercial
Justin announces Vince McMahon to the ring. Vince comes strutting out. Vince let out a sigh on his way to the ring. Less swaggering and looking more nervous that usual. He wishes everyone a Happy New Year. There’s no reason for him to call out Bret. Bret and HBK buried the hatchet, so he feels the same way. He wants to thank Bret for being the guest host. Next week’s guest host is Mike Tyson. Bret comes out on the stage and walks down the ramp to the ring. Vince rolls his eyes. “Bret†chants. Bret gets in the ring and immediately the leather jacket comes off. Vince says he thinks he know what Bret’s thinking and what the fans want to see. They want to see Bret apply the sharpshooter. He hopes Bret will be the bigger man. He’d like to hear what Bret has to say. He’d also like to get a few things off his chest. He really does think you screwed you. He’ll never forget Bret spitting in his face. He’ll never forget Bret sucker punching him. He’ll never forget Bret disrespecting him the night he was inducted into the HOF. He’s slandered Vince in every publication since then. He hopes Bret starts with two words. He hope Bret says he’s sorry. He’s not trying to provoke Bret. Bret grabs a mic. He says he can think of a lot to say to Vince, but not the two words he expects. He says he came to level things, and is half way there. They want the same thing. They want to find peace and closure. Vince says he thought he wanted to come out and kick Bret in the guts. In the interest in being honest, putting it behind them. He does want it as badly as he does. He remembers Bret’s for WM. Bret faced Andre. he knew Bret was the future then. He went from being a tag team Champion to being the Champion. He fought, scratched and kicked his way to the top. One of the reasons the Montreal thing was so personal was Vince was like a father figure to him. That’s why it hurt him so badly. Talking about Stu, he’s why so many people broke into the industry. He wants to personally induct Stu into the HOF. Bret says it will mean a lot to the family and the fans that Vince finally does this. Vince thanks Bret for all of Bret’s contributions, every thrilling moment he gave to the WWE Universe. He wants to thank Bret for being who he is out there tonight. Thanks for being the best there was, the best there is, the best there ever will be. They shake hands. Vince threw his mic off. Vince grabbed Bret’s mic and threw it off. Then Vince raised Bret’s arm to all four sides. Then Vince kicked Bret in the gut. Bret crumbled to the mat in pain. Vince left the ring while Bret tried to regain himself. Vince to the stage and Bret back to his feet. Bret glared up at Vince.
Former WWE World champion Jeff Hardy returned to TNA tonight during the live Impact special.
After the Steel Cage Assylum match finished in a no-contest, Hardy’s theme music hit and he emerged from the crowd.
As Jeff Hardy made his way to the ring, Homicide attacked him. They brawled briefly before Hardy drilled him in the head with a nasty chairshot. Hardy then climbed to the top of the Asylum and sat perched atop of it as TNA went to commercial.
– Hulk Hogan held a big meeting with the TNA entire roster backstage in Orlando today and the outcome was said to be very positive. The meeting was described as ‘rallying of the troops’ for tonight’s special with Hogan telling talent that this is their opportunity to shine.
– Bubba the Love Sponge, who is the new backstage interviewer for TNA, said on his radio show today that there was a TNA creative meeting last night and that Hulk Hogan is definitely in charge as he vetoed some of the ideas that were brought up at the meeting with a “we’re not doing it like that†mentality. Bubba says that the direction TNA is going will appeal to the 18-34 year old male demographic and will be the opposite of what WWE is putting out. Bubba used the term “man stuff†when describing the TNA storyline direction.
– Hulk Hogan held a big meeting with the TNA entire roster backstage in Orlando today and the outcome was said to be very positive. The meeting was described as ‘rallying of the troops’ for tonight’s special with Hogan telling talent that this is their opportunity to shine.
– Bubba the Love Sponge, who is the new backstage interviewer for TNA, said on his radio show today that there was a TNA creative meeting last night and that Hulk Hogan is definitely in charge as he vetoed some of the ideas that were brought up at the meeting with a “we’re not doing it like that†mentality. Bubba says that the direction TNA is going will appeal to the 18-34 year old male demographic and will be the opposite of what WWE is putting out. Bubba used the term “man stuff†when describing the TNA storyline direction.
Hulk Hogan may be showing up on iMPACT! tonight as his former “Hollywood Hogan” nWo character.
New TNA backstage announcer and radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge posted a picture of Hulk Hogan working out on Sunday and Hogan is sporting a black beard with his blonde mustache – the look he had back in WCW at its peak.
To see the picture of Hollywood Hogan, click here.
With Scott Hall and Sean Waltman rumored to appear at iMPACT! and Kevin Nash already appearing, will we see an nWo reunion tonight?
Hulk Hogan may be showing up on iMPACT! tonight as his former “Hollywood Hogan” nWo character.
New TNA backstage announcer and radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge posted a picture of Hulk Hogan working out on Sunday and Hogan is sporting a black beard with his blonde mustache – the look he had back in WCW at its peak.
To see the picture of Hollywood Hogan, click here.
With Scott Hall and Sean Waltman rumored to appear at iMPACT! and Kevin Nash already appearing, will we see an nWo reunion tonight?
Former WWE superstar Jeff Hardy wrote on Twitter that he, his girlfriend and Shannon Moore will be driving to Orlando, Florida on Monday to attend the live 3-hour TNA iMPACT!
Jeff Hardy wrote:
“Gonna roll with my boy @TheShannonBrand to FLA to put in a good word & check out tha show.”
TNA President Dixie Carter commented on the news of Jeff Hardy attending iMPACT. She wrote,
“Heard Jeff Hardy is going to crash the party tomorrow. Everyone is welcome!!! Gonna be fun.”
There is no word yet on whether Jeff Hardy will appear on television, but he is a free agent and might be open to a few appearances if the money is right. Jeff Hardy is arguably one of the most popular stars in the industry and him appearing on iMPACT! head-to-head with RAW would make a lot of noise and bring viewers to TNA.
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Former WWE superstar Jeff Hardy wrote on Twitter that he, his girlfriend and Shannon Moore will be driving to Orlando, Florida on Monday to attend the live 3-hour TNA iMPACT!
Jeff Hardy wrote:
“Gonna roll with my boy @TheShannonBrand to FLA to put in a good word & check out tha show.”
TNA President Dixie Carter commented on the news of Jeff Hardy attending iMPACT. She wrote,
“Heard Jeff Hardy is going to crash the party tomorrow. Everyone is welcome!!! Gonna be fun.”
There is no word yet on whether Jeff Hardy will appear on television, but he is a free agent and might be open to a few appearances if the money is right. Jeff Hardy is arguably one of the most popular stars in the industry and him appearing on iMPACT! head-to-head with RAW would make a lot of noise and bring viewers to TNA.
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– Hulk Hogan’s children Brooke and Nick will be at tonight’s 3-hour live TNA iMPACT! show.
– Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey are already backstage at the Impact Zone and will be heavily involved in the production of tonight’s show.
– TNA has debuted a new logo on their website at TNAwrestling.com. It’s very similar to the older logo, except it has a simpler, cleaner look. Expect to see the new logo appear tonight on iMPACT!
– Recently signed TNA tag team The Young Bucks are booked for this week’s iMPACT! tapings. There was talk of having them face the Motor City Machineguns this week.
(Credit to PWInsider.com for some of the information used in this report)
– Hulk Hogan’s children Brooke and Nick will be at tonight’s 3-hour live TNA iMPACT! show.
– Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey are already backstage at the Impact Zone and will be heavily involved in the production of tonight’s show.
– TNA has debuted a new logo on their website at TNAwrestling.com. It’s very similar to the older logo, except it has a simpler, cleaner look. Expect to see the new logo appear tonight on iMPACT!
– Recently signed TNA tag team The Young Bucks are booked for this week’s iMPACT! tapings. There was talk of having them face the Motor City Machineguns this week.
(Credit to PWInsider.com for some of the information used in this report)
— The WWE website posted a feature this past week counting down the top 10 Superstars who are most destined to win a championship this year. Ted DiBiase is listed at No. 5 with the following blurb, apparently spoiling his rumored babyface turn:
“Another Superstar who is now on a quest for singles success is Raw’s Ted DiBiase. Without Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes at his side, this third-generation Superstar will be looking to prove what he is capable of. Can this former tag team champion finally win one for himself?”
— You can follow recently departed WWE star Tommy Dreamer on Twitter as he has launched an account at the following link. A few WWE stars have confirmed the account is Dreamer via their own accounts.
In related news, the WWE website removed his bio from the ECW section this morning and placed it in the Alumni section.
Former WWE superstar and free agent Rob Van Dam posted on Twitter that he had “big wrestling plans” for January 4, with a link to his website, RobVanDam.com.
In a new blog posted on Sunday, Van Dam addressed the rumors that he will appear at TNA iMPACT! He wrote:
The wrestling business is exciting for the first time in quite awhile. This Monday kicks off the new ratings war between WWE and TNA-like I have to tell you! I admit, I am interested in the hype. In fact, I feel like I’m involved with this new era just because of the ginormous rumors involving me and a return. I’m going to say this-even though I know it won’t do much good-don’t be mad at me that you tuned in to see your favorite wrestler and I wasn’t there. I’m going to be watching with you.
What do you think – is RVD really staying home or could this be a swerve to keep it unexpected? Comment below.
Former WWE superstar and free agent Rob Van Dam posted on Twitter that he had “big wrestling plans” for January 4, with a link to his website, RobVanDam.com.
In a new blog posted on Sunday, Van Dam addressed the rumors that he will appear at TNA iMPACT! He wrote:
The wrestling business is exciting for the first time in quite awhile. This Monday kicks off the new ratings war between WWE and TNA-like I have to tell you! I admit, I am interested in the hype. In fact, I feel like I’m involved with this new era just because of the ginormous rumors involving me and a return. I’m going to say this-even though I know it won’t do much good-don’t be mad at me that you tuned in to see your favorite wrestler and I wasn’t there. I’m going to be watching with you.
What do you think – is RVD really staying home or could this be a swerve to keep it unexpected? Comment below.
– Word is that WWE offered Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson the guest host spot for the January 11th RAW but the offer was turned down. WWE then offered the gig to Mike Tyson, who has been confirmed to host that night.
– WWE contacted the USA Network over the weekend and requested 20 minutes of extra TV time past the normal 11:00PM for tonight’s RAW. No word yet if USA will grant the request
– The advertised dark match for tonight’s RAW in Dayton, Ohio is DX and Kofi Kingston vs. Legacy.
– WrestleMania 26 in March will once again feature a Money in the Bank ladder match with a #1 contender’s contract on the line. Raw superstar Kofi Kingston was slated to win the Money in the Bank match at WrestleMania this year but sources say now that those plans may have changed.
– Word is that WWE offered Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson the guest host spot for the January 11th RAW but the offer was turned down. WWE then offered the gig to Mike Tyson, who has been confirmed to host that night.
– WWE contacted the USA Network over the weekend and requested 20 minutes of extra TV time past the normal 11:00PM for tonight’s RAW. No word yet if USA will grant the request
– The advertised dark match for tonight’s RAW in Dayton, Ohio is DX and Kofi Kingston vs. Legacy.
– WrestleMania 26 in March will once again feature a Money in the Bank ladder match with a #1 contender’s contract on the line. Raw superstar Kofi Kingston was slated to win the Money in the Bank match at WrestleMania this year but sources say now that those plans may have changed.
Regarding new faces coming into TNA, it’s said that the company has 6-7 confirmed names that will be coming in soon, if not tonight on iMPACT then in the next few weeks.
* Rumored names like Ric Flair, Rob Van Dam, Paul Heyman and Sid are not expected to be there tonight. Heyman may not happen at all and Van Dam’s reported signing has not been confirmed. Sid is expected to come in soon but was recently injured overseas.
* It is confirmed that Angelina Love has re-signed with TNA and with the company requesting the entire roster tonight, she is expected to be there also.
* Scott Hall and Sean “X-Pac” Waltman are said to be pretty much a lock for tonight’s live show. Hall was telling people at the Hulk Hogan debut party yesterday that Waltman would be with him on iMPACT. Hall also was overheard saying they were trying to get Kevin Nash to dye his hair dark again.
* Ken Anderson, formerly Mr. Kennedy in WWE, is said to be the most likely name to appear tonight.
TNA has reportedly asked the entire roster to be in attendance tonight, including Sting.
Hulk Hogan has responded to negative comments made about him by WWE superstar CM Punk about him this morning on the BJ Shea Morning Experience show in Seattle. You can listen to an MP3 of the interview at this link.
Hogan listened to the comments and said, “Well, you know, it’s kind of like the law of attraction. He’s probably going to attract more of that negative stuff to his career because, you know, if you’re functioning on that level, that’s probably what you are going to attract, but at the end of the day, you know, I was selling out Madison Square Garden when that kid was pooping in his diapers, so you know, you’re going to see what I’m all about. I’m not there to wrestle. I don’t have a contract to wrestle. I’m there to run this company. Make it better, like I said, give the talent a choice. All the talents that are locked in there…I’m sure Vince McMahon is giving CM Punk the big push but paying him crumbs, because I know how that goes, because I’m giving the fans a choice, and the talent a choice and I’m going to prove to this negative guy that he’s wrong.â€
When asked about Punk making a personal attack on him, Hogan said, “That’s cool. I understand he’s surrounded by negative stuff up there and I can see why he’s jaded in his opinion. One of the things that I learned a long time ago is that you can’t judge anyone. You can’t judge a book by it’s cover. Some of the craziest looking, weirdest people seem to be the nicest people and the most honest people in the world. I would never judge anyone before I meet them. Some day down the road, CM Punk and I are probably going to work together and I would never judge him under any preconceived notions. I would judge him on the type of person he was when I met him. It’s all good, brother. I am vibing so high brother. I am going to reward those who are with me and those who aren’t my friends, I am going to win them over and make them my friends.â€
Regarding Shawn Michaels’ outlook on real-life rival Bret Hart returning to World Wrestling Entertainment, he is said to be happy that the “Hitman” is coming back and is more than willing to bury whatever hatchet there is between them.
On the flip side, Triple H has been telling people he doesn’t want Hart back in WWE and that he hopes his return to the company fails. Considering that his wife, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque, is head of creative in the company, it would appear that Vince McMahon may have to overrule his daughter and son-in-law if his storyline with Hart is to be a success. Providing things go well, a Hart vs. McMahon blow-off will be taking place at WrestleMania.
Hart’s animosity towards Michaels and Hunter can summed up in a few sentences in his 2007 autobiography release as he concluded Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling by saying he’ll never forgive either two for “killing the business” that so many people gave their lives for.
“When I got into the business, wrestling was all about trust and respect, and doing the honours meant something. I’ll never forgive Shawn, or Hunter, for killing the business that so many of us gave our lives for,” Hart wrote. “Although pro wrestling will never truly die, but always morph into something else, the business that I knew and loved and gave all I had to is dead and gone forever.”
Hart criticized Michaels further in his book’s afterword, notably calling him “a phony, liar and a hairless yellow dog.”
“Shawn Michaels found religion and settled down with an ex-Nitro girl. Over time he seemed to have convinced himself that it was me who screwed him over at Survivor Series. To me, Shawn will always be a phony, liar and a hairless yellow dog.” Hart continued, “The difference between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels is that I’d have never done to him, or to any of the boys, what he did to me.”
