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NXT Preview For Tonight, Identity Of Fan Who Removed His Eye

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– Tonight’s episode of WWE NXT will feature another elimination and Michael Cole confronting Daniel Bryan.

NXT is down to the Final Four of Wade Barrett, David Otunga, Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel. One of them will be cut tonight.

On RAW, Michael Cole said he will show up with his “team of attorneys” and demand an apology from Daniel Bryan, who attacked him on last week’s show. If Bryan does not comploy, Cole will “sue him for all he’s worth.”

– The fan who removed his eyeball during the talent show segment was creative team member Joe Francosci. Dave Meltzer reports that Joe did the same trick for Michael Hayes when he was interviewed for his job with WWE.

– There is talk of the Hart Dynasty putting their tag titles on the line in a Fatal 4 Way match at next month’s pay-per-view, according to f4wonline.com. Teams that would likely be involved are Miz & Chris Jericho and the mystery team that attacked the Harts on RAW.

Randy Orton Injury Update, What Happened After RAW, Kutcher

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– Actor Ashton Kutcher will hosting next week’s episode of WWE RAW. He’ll be there to promote his new action-comedy movie “Killers,” which co-stars Katherine Heigl and Tom Sellek.

– After last night’s WWE RAW went off the air, John Cena grabbed the mic and told Sheamus to come down to the ring. Sheamus came down and after a brief struggle with Cena, got hit with the Attitude Adjustment to end the show.

– While there’s still no definitive word as to the severity of Randy Orton’s shoulder injury, his appearance at the end of RAW and him being booked in the WWE Championship match at Fatal 4 Way is a good sign that the injury is not as bad as previously feared. With Fatal 4 Way just a month away, WWE appears to be confident he will be fully healed by then.

Shelton Benjamin Attends TNA Event, Borash-Hart

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TNA’s Jeremy Borash appeared on teh Right After Wrestling radio show last night and said he met former WWE superstar Shelton Benjamin after the TNA live event in Houston, Texas on Saturday night. This is the same event that Booker T returned to TNA for one night only and wrestled in the main event, replacing AJ Styles, who had travel issues.

Borash said Shelton Benjamin is someone he could definitely see in TNA down the line.

He also talked about text messaging Bret Hart, who he is friends with, during last night’s RAW.

Scott Hall’s Mug Shot, Update On Von Erich’s Custody Battle

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TNA Star Scott Hall

– As reported earlier, Scott Hall was arrested on May 14 on charges of disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Authorities were called to the Hitching Post Bar in Chuluota, Florida after Hall, who had been “drinking heavily” according to a police report, “became aggressive.” When authorities arrived, they found Hall yelling and cursing at the patrons and staff of the bar. Hall was told he was not allowed to return to the establishment. On his police report, the TNA World Tag Team Champion listed himself as an “unemployed” professional wrestler.

– Lacey Von Erich announced on her Facebook account over the weekend that she is involved in a custody dispute over her four-year-old son, Daniel, and that her hectic wrestling schedule may be damaging to her case. She is hopeful everything will be resolved without her having to leave the industry. In an update on the situation, TNA officials are permitting Von Erich to work less dates while she works things out. The father of her son, who is her ex-boyfriend, is claiming she is an unfit mother. Reportedly, he showed footage of her stripping on iMPACT! last month to a judge to further his case for custody of the child.

Dreamer Denies TNA Rumors, Daffney Possibly Being Dropped

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(source: www.f4wonline.com)

— Daffney (Shannon Spruill), 34, may be dropped by TNA. Her contract expires later this year and there is talk it may not be renewed.

Other Knockout contracts expiring this year including Hamada, ODB and Taylor Wilde.

— Regarding speculation of Tommy Dreamer joining TNA, he says he has yet to be asked to join the promotion. For the time being, wrestling in Japan is his top priority.

— Eric Bischoff made the hasty decision to turn Mr. Anderson baby as he was impressed with his crowd reactions in recent weeks. Long-term plans called for Anderson to remain heel, but the crowd reaction was too much to ignore.

Update On Melina’s WWE Return, The Women’s Title(s) & More

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— On Twitter, Melina indicated she has two months of physical therapy left before she can return to the ring. She also asked her fans what the “latest gossip” is on her comeback, to which they replied she was being advertised for the Jun. 5 Monday Night Raw taping in Miami. She said she was unaware of any such appearance as no one in WWE told her about it, writing:

“You never know, maybe I can be there for that Raw show… I surely can walk, talk and slap some people. :D I could still be there! But I haven’t heard from anyone though. :( so who knows if I’m supposed to be in Raw or SD. I’m in the dark like all of you. Maybe more so :p”

– Though Layla and Michelle McCool came to the ring wearing matching Women’s Titles on Friday’s episode of SmackDown, according to WWE.com, they are merely “self-proclaimed” co-Women’s Champions. Officially, Layla is the WWE Women’s Champion. McCool is not an official holder of the belt.

– Speaking of Melina, she will be appearing on tonight’s Over The Limit live chat on WWEUniverse.com. Tonight is “Divas Night” as the winner of the Divas Championship Match between Eve Torres and Maryse will appear during the session. Also scheduled to appear is former Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix. Click here for more information.

Undertaker Returning This Week, New U.S. Champion Crowned

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– WWE has confirmed that Undertaker will make his return this Friday night on SmackDown.

– Bret Hart vacated the United States Championship on RAW in order to assume his new role as Raw General Manager. Hart then made the decision to pit R-Truth against The Miz. Ultimately, Truth trumped The Miz to capture the first “major title” of his WWE career — he previously won the Hardcore Championship on two occasions.

– The two WWE Superstars matches were taped before Raw were Yoshi Tatsu vs. Primo and Zack Ryder vs. Evan Bourne.

– WWE has registered a trademark for the upcoming film That’s What I Am.

Other trademarks registered include the term “Famous & Flawless” for Team Lay-Cool as well as all eight NXT Rookie names.

Rey Mysterio Taking Time Off, Ashton Kutcher Hosting RAW

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– Word going around WWE on the reason for CM Punk losing at Over The Limit and getting his head shaved is because Rey Mysterio is expected to take a bit of time off following Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings. It’s unknown yet if Rey is taking time off for knee surgery or to simply spend time with his family and rest up his body. (Source: f4wonline.com)

– Actor Ashton Kutcher will be the special guest host on next week’s RAW.

– Michael Cole said on RAW tonight that he will call out Daniel Bryan on tomorrow night’s NXT for a public apology. Cole says if Bryan doesn’t apologize, he’s going to sue him.

– Goldust defeated Dos Caras in the dark match prior to Monday’s RAW.

– There were audio issues with Monday’s RAW broadcast where the sound dropped out for several seconds a few times throughout the broadcast.

WWE RAW Results: New RAW GM, Batista Quits, Fatal 4 Way

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Report by Kendra

RAW this week starts with a video flashback to Cena and Batista’s ‘I Quit’ Match last night at Over The Limit. Batista put Cena through an announce table. Batista threatened to send Cena over the side in the audience, but it was Batista who went. Batista backed a car into Cena, but didn’t. Up on the roof of the car Cena had Batista up for the AA and Batista quit. Cena still sent Batista flying. Cana celebrated on the stage and turned around, right into a big boo from Sheamus.

Music and pyro.

Batista is announced and he comes out helped by two refs. He’s badly limping, arm in a sling, ribs taped under his jacket. One arm around one of the ref’s the other there making sure he doesn’t fall. behind his sunglasses he has a huge black eye (right), but I can’t tell if it’s real or makeup. Cole says it took emergency personnel twenty minute to extract Batista from the floor after the AA. In the ring they put him in a wheelchair and then he yelled at the refs to leave. He then demanded his spotlight. He said last night he said two words he never thought he’d say, but he did because his life was being threatened. Because of Cena’s actions, he’s contemplating filing suit against Cena, the WWE, and every fan in the WWE Universe for supporting what happened to him. That’s not the way matches are supposed to happen. Duct tape, being thrown off cars. He could stoop to Cena’s level, but he believes in something called honor. “You suck” chants. Because of multiple injuries he’s out week, months, even years. Cheer now, he’ll be back. One way or another he’ll be back for a rematch. Justin then jumps in and says he’s been told to announce the new RAW GM. WWE HOFer, Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart!!! Batista is screaming from his wheelchair, demanding Bret leave the ring. Bret says there’s a new sheriff in town, what he says, goes. On June 20th there will be a new PPV concept called Fatal Four Way. If Cena’s still Champion at the time, he’s going to take on three different competitors, all three of whom will be decided tonight. Batista wants to face Cena? He can qualify right now. Batista says he’s in a wheel chair, hurt. Bret says he knows Batista’s hurt, but so’s his opponent, Randy Orton. Batista asks what’s Bret’s malfunction? Bret says take it or forfeit. Batista says Bret doesn’t have the authority to do that! If he does that, Batista will quit. Bret calls it a forfeit and Orton’s the winner. Batista still yells and screams as Bret leaves, demanding Bret return. Bret doesn’t even glance back at Batista. Batista says Bret thinks he’s kidding, this place is nothing without him, will go bankrupt without him, they all come to see him. Off comes the glasses. Batista yelled, “I quit!” He gets up and the refs are there to help him. The singing in the arena starts. Of course the fans have to sing him out. Batista tells them all to kiss his ass – bleeped of course! The ref push him up the ramp. Justin says, “Let’s hear it for Batista!” The fans give a HUGE boo!

– Commercial

Video of Batista acting like a child in the ring, then he quit.

King and Cole talking about Batista quitting WWE. Cole says it all came about after talking ti the new GM, Bret Hart. Because of Batista forfeiting, Orton’s qualified to face Cena at Fatal Four Way.

For the next Qualifying Match, Mark Henry comes out to a standing ovation from the fans on the floor level. Henry’s all smiles and the fans are loving him. Out to face him is Sheamus.

They lock up. Sheamus runs into a clothesline. Sheamus onto Henry with forearms, but Sheamus whipped then slammed to the mat. Henry sends Sheamus out over the top. As Sheamus climbs back in, he pulls Henry’s shoulder down hard. Kick to the shoulder, then chop blot to Henry. Knee drops to that left shoulder. Arm bar on Henry in the center of the ring. Henry on his knees. Elbow slam on the shoulder. Henry backed into a corner and Sheamus uses the ropes to work the arm. Punches to Sheamus, Sheamus slams back, taking that arm with him. Arm bar on Henry down on the mat. They get to their feet. Clotheslines to Sheamus. Henry telegraphs, but then Sheamus’ taken down. Henry splashes Sheamus on the mat. Sheamus moves as Henry tries to slam him in a corner. Henry gets Sheamus up, but the shoulder buckles and Sheamus falls. Sheamus hits his big boot for three.

– Winner: Sheamus

Sheamus leaves the ring and backs up the ramp smiling. Video of Sheamus going after Henry’s shoulder and taking out Henry in the end. Sheamus celebrates on the stage.

– Commercial

Backstage Lovitz is on his cell trying to get stock from Vince. Maryse in and he asks if she’s his masseuse? She says she’s the premier Diva. She says she has photos to win his Superstar Search. He’s not just there to push his new comedy club, the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club. He’s there to promote his new submission move. It’s the fast freak fiber twitch jugular pinch. He’s been teaching it to Santino. Anyone who knows it can win any match. She’s not interested. He then talks to her in French. Then he says he has millions of dollars. She says she might be interested. He says he isn’t, goodbye! Bret saying to someone that he deserves to be in the Fatal Four Way? Edge says he deserves a one on one match. Bret says he and Orton fought to a double count out last night. Edge says Orton beat a beat up man. Edge says he should be able to face an equally beat up Cena. When he wins, he qualifies for the Fatal Four Way. Jericho says Batista got opportunities and failed every time. He beat Edge at WM and demands he’s put in the final spot. Hart says this is what he’s decided, Edge versus Jericho versus Cena. Either wins and they’re in. Neither wins and they get nothing. Edge says he’s a better Champion than either of them were. He’s a better Canadian than either of them are. Bret smirks. Edge says he’ll prove it tonight. Jericho tells Bret to not make an enemy out of Jericho, if he does, taking this job will be the worst decision of his life. Bret says he looks forward to it.

– Commercial

Video of Maryse and Eve from last night at Over The Limit. Eve retained the Diva’s Title.

Maryse and Maryse both in the ring. Both in black and silver. Gail Kim and Eve out. Kim in black with sparkles, Eve in a bronze snakeskin two piece outfit.

Fox nails Kim with a couple kicks. Kim into a corner, but back elbows. Back elbow to Fox, then head scissors to Fox. Kim hit’s a neat slam to Fox in the opposite corner, then takes out Maryse on the apron. Over the ropes and Fox counters. Maryse in on a tag and pins Kim for two. Backbreaker on Kim for two. Maryse taunts Kim on the mat with kicks. Maryse tries a cheap shot on Eve, but Eve ducks. Kim tags out. Kicks and then a neck breaker to Maryse for two. Standing moonsault to Maryse, but Fox breaks the count. Kick to Eve’s face from Fox when the ref‘s back was turned. French kiss and Maryse pins for three.

– Winner: Fox & Maryse

Video of the cheap shot from Fox and the win. The heels back up the ramp celebrating.

Video from last Monday. Bret faces Miz for the US Championship. Natayla, Jericho, Smith and Kidd all got involved. Bret locked on the sharpshooter, Miz tapped out. Becoming GM, Bret’s dropped the belt. Miz and R-Truth will be facing off for the strap.

– Commercial

R-Truth is first out to the ring to fight for the US Championship. Miz comes out, mic in hand. As he walks down the ramp he says R-Truth is always asking ‘what’s up’. Well, what’s up is he’s taking back what shouldn’t have been taken from him in the first place. He’s the Miz and he’s awesome.

Miz backed into a corner, then kicked R-Truth. R-Truth ducked a clothesline and dropkicked Miz. Back and forth until R-Truth got the pin for two. Miz rolled out to regroup.

– Commercial

R-Truth on the floor, Miz standing over him. Miz slams R-Truth into the apron, then up on the apron. A few “boring” chants. In the ring Miz pins for two. Arm hold on R-Truth. R-Truth to his feet and elbows out, but runs into a kick. Miz slams R-Truth face first to the mat for two. Cole says Miz looks naked without gold. Miz grabs R-Truth’s hair and wraps his arms around a second rope for a four count. To their feet and R-Truth lands a couple punches, but Miz lands a kick to R-Truth’s shoulder again. R-Truth set up top and falls back hanging. Kicks and punches to R-Truth. Miz up on the second ropes as the ref yells. Somehow R-Truth pulls himself up and flings Miz across the ring. Chops and punches from R-Truth. Miz is punched down in a corner, but R-Truth eats a back elbow. Flapjack to Miz, then R-Truth flies he hits a missile dropkick on Miz. R-Truth plants Miz face first for two. R-Truth flies, Miz rolls through and pins for two and thought he had it. Punches on R-Truth and the ref gives Miz heck for the punches. Backbreaker to R-Truth, but R-Truth manages a backslide for two. “Awesome” chants. R-Truth manages a small package on Miz for two. R-Truth side steps Miz. Miz pushes off a scissor kick. R-Truth hits his lie detector for three.

– Winner: R-Truth – new US Champion

Video of the end of the match. R-Truth celebrates with his new belt, leaving Miz laid out in the ring.

King and Cole talk about Batista being injured and angry. He started the show screaming and crying. Video of Batista pitching a fit. Justin then announced the new RAW GM. Bret gave Batista an ultimatum. Batista lost a match by forfeit and then quit the WWE.

Backstage Josh is with Cena who gets mixed reaction. Josh talks about immediately after the ‘I Quit’ Match. He said after the match he was exhausted. After that match someone quit, not Cena. He won and was on cloud nine, then bam, kicked in the face whiter than cloud nine. Some think he’s moonlighting as Beaker with a mean chip on his shoulder. Some people push their whole lives with one chance to hold the title. But those who hold it realize how hard it is to keep it. Each Champion has to decide to run or fight, he fights. He won’t always hold it, but the next person who takes it will earn it. He’s sick of accepting challenges, from now on he makes them. Everybody’s on notice, Orton, Edge Jericho, even the human jar of mayo himself, Sheamus. Cena will rain down a world of hurt on any threat. News Flash, he’s done playing nice. The C Nation is here.

– Commercial

Justin announces Jon Lovitz, Bella twin on each side. Jon bellies up to the ring and starts jumping, barely. The Bellas pushed and helped him into the ring. Black table set up with three black leather chairs. He sits with a twin on each side. He grabs a mic and gives a cheap pop. He said they’re going to put on a talent show, find out hidden talents. He announces Brie and Nikki, his new girlfriends. They shake their heads no. He says he has more power than anyone, even Mr. McMahon. If Mr. McMahon was there he’d say, can you see okay? First out, singing Putting On The Ritz is Khali and Runjin. They came out in full tuxes, tails, top hats, canes, etc. they were buzzed by Lovitz after many boos from the fans. Lovitz said the worst thing he saw in show business was in League Of Their Own, he walked in on Rosie O’Donnell Naked. She was naked, not him! Jillian came out and he immediately buzzed her. He got up and said they’re talented in the ring, but other than that… He should look to the fans. He looks around the ring to the fans. He wants Jerry Lawler talent! He finally picked a goober who came over the barrier and into the ring. His name is Joe, he‘s wearing a Santino shirt. He says he can pull his eye out of his face. Lovitz asked what? He said he can pull his eye out of his skull. Lovitz says he’d like to see him pull something else out, but this is PG. Off comes the glasses, out comes the Visine. Out comes a fake eye. It was gross and Lovitz was disgusted. Ted’s music and he came out with Virgil in tow. Lovitz said they could come in the ring, he says so, he’s in charge. Ted wants the eyeball, how much? Joe says he can’t sell it. Ted says he’s not asking. If he can’t buy it, he’ll beat him up and take it. Virgil has a ton of money in hand. Out comes Santino fuming. He says he’s been practicing Lovitz’s move. If Ted doesn’t back off, he’ll apply it. Lovitz says it’s not a joke, if done wrong it will cut off the blood supply to the head. Santino drops Virgil and Lovitz’s shocked. Santino tries it on Ted over and over to no avail. Ted hit dream streets on Santino and Lovitz announced Ted won the talent contest.

– Commercial

King and Cole again go over what’s happened qualifying for the Fatal Four Way Championship Match at the Fatal Four Way PPV next month. Video of Sheamus defeating Mark Henry.

The Hart Dynasty comes out to the ring. Regal and Kozlov are in the ring waiting. Natalya goes outside with the straps.

Regal hard on Kidd and then Kozlov tags in. Kozlov slams Kidd and pins for two. Kidd up on Kozlov’s shoulder and bounced around. Kidd onto the top rope and kicks Kozlov in the jaw. Smith in and on Kozlov. Kozlov head butts Smith in the gut. Regal tags in, but Smith side steps. Hart attack and Kidd pins for three.

– Winners: The Hart Dynasty

Three people with ling dark hair into the ring, three African Americans, two men and a woman. They lay out all three of the Hart Dynasty. All three climb and splash them at the same time. They pose in the ring.

– Commercial

Josh announces the final four NXT Rookies. Who will be eliminated tomorrow? Gabriel says Slater. What has he done to stand out? Wade? He agreed with Gabriel. Slater says he’s not going anywhere. Slater says Otunga should go home. Otunga says Gabriel is a glorified gymnast. Wade is about money and he can buy him off. That leaves Slater who he cane take out. They get smack talking and it’s over.

Cole says eliminations continue on NXT. King says the best thing that happened on NXT was Cole’s confrontation with Bryan. They show that wonderful video of Bryan totally verbally destroying Cole, then taking him out with fists. This guy is gold! (I feared how he’d make the transition, but he proved himself last week.) King asked what Cole will do? Cole says he’s been trying to do his job all week. He’s been talking to his lawyers. He’s calling out Bryan. He’s demanding an apology. If he doesn’t Cole’s suing for all he’s worth.

Backstage Jericho goes up to Edge. Jericho says Cena’s not himself, he’s hurt. But Jericho’s going to get him first. Edge says it’s going to be a race to see who pins Cena first. Edge says maybe he won’t pin Cena at all, maybe he’ll pin Jericho. Jericho’s left scowling.

Backstage Cena’s headed for the ring.

– Commercial

Next week’s guest host will be Ashton Kutcher.

Cena out to the ring. Edge is out next, little cut under his right eye. Jericho out to round out the competitors.

Cena at Jericho, then Edge. Back to Jericho who rolls Jericho up for two. Clotheslines and Cena on Edge. Edge sent flying from the ring. Jericho goes for the walls, Cena gains control and sends Jericho out. Cena’s left alone in the ring.

– Commercial

Cena on the mat, Jericho slapping his head around, taunting him. Cena whipped, Jericho in, but Cena ducks, clothesline to Edge from Cena. Jericho kicks Cena. Edge rolls Jericho up for two. Edge and Jericho clothesline each other at the same time. Edge rushes Jericho, Edge flies out over the top. Jericho takes Cena down and stomps him. Cena sitting on the mat in a corner, Jericho’s foot to his throat to choke. Jericho poses then suplexes Cena for two. Snap mare to Cena into a chinlock on the mat. Cena works his way to his feet. Jericho on his shoulder for the AA. Jericho counters into a DDT! Jericho covers Cena for two. Edge on the apron, Jericho kicks him off. Jericho stomps and punches Cena in a corner. Cena whipped but sidesteps. Jericho’s shoulder to the ring post. Cena on Jericho, slamming min to the mat in a ‘vintage’ move. Five knuckle shuffle. Jericho up for the AA, but lands really wrong on his knee or ankle. Edge rushes and spears Jericho after Cena side steps. STF locked on Edge. Jericho back in and locks the walls on while Cena still had the STF locked on! Edge gets out of the hold. Jericho grabs Edge and locks on the walls. Cena hit’s a bulldog on Jericho just before Edge taps. Jericho ducks a clothesline, but then hit’s a cross body. Super Cena holds on, gets to his feet with Jericho in his arms and puts Jericho up for the AA. Edge then spears Cena and all are down. Edge crawls and rolls Cena over, but Jericho breaks the pin. Jericho tries for the walls but is kicked off. Jericho back and Edge rolls up a small package with Jericho for two. Jericho comes back with an enziguri on Edge, Cena clothesline Jericho. Cena gets Edge up, but Edge slides off and pushes Cena into Jericho who hit’s a code breaker. Edge spears Jericho and pins for three.

– Winner: Edge

Edge has his arm raised outside the ring as he flees. Edge backs up the ramp, Cena and Jericho still in the ring. Sheamus comes out staring. Cena in the ring, Edge at the bottom of the ramp staring back and forth between the two. Orton comes out. Sheamus moves a ways down the ramp. The four look back and forth between each other.

Biggest pop
Bret Hart
Cena
R-Truth
Hart Dynasty

Biggest heat
Batista
Jericho
Edge
Miz

New Heel Stable Debuts On RAW: Tag Team & Diva

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On Monday’s RAW, the Hart Dynasty was attacked by two men and a woman. The men in question are Jimmy and Jules Uso, twin sons of former WWE performer Rikishi. They currently hold the Tag Team Championship in WWE’s developmental league, Florida Championship Wrestling. The woman who attacked Natalya is Sarona Snuka, known as Tamina in FCW. She is the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka.

The trio was called up to the main roster to replace The Colons, who were initially set to feud with the Harts. Carlito was released last Friday after refusing to enter a company-mandated rehabilitation program, putting an end to those plans.

The trio are relatively new to the wrestling scene, having just made their professional debuts last year.

Bret Hart Is The New RAW GM, Batista Quits WWE

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It was just announced that WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart is the new General Manager of RAW.  SEScoops.com reported the news earlier today.

Bret Hart came out and confronted Batista, who was in the ring in a wheel chair. Bret said at Fatal 4 Way, John Cena will defend the WWE Championship against 3 other superstars in one match and we’ll see qualifying matches later in the show. Bret told Batista that he’ll get a rematch against Cena at Fatal 4 Way if he can defeat Randy Orton tonight. Batista says he’s unable to wrestle and will quit WWE if Bret makes him face Orton. Bret declared the match a forfeit and announced that Randy Orton qualifies. Batista didn’t think Bret or the audience believed his threat that he’d leave WWE and the wrestling industry completely – but went off in a rage and swore that he was done and screamed “I Quit”. The crowed jeered Batista as he left the ring for the last time.

So Batista is gone from WWE and Randy Orton is the first superstar to qualify for the RAW main event at Fatal 4 Way.

Sheamus also defeated Mark Henry in a qualifying match, so its John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Sheamus vs. 1 more superstar.

Ric Flair Talks Coming Out Of Retirement, HBK’s Retirement

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TNA star Ric Flair recently spoke to Minnesota’s Duluth News Tribune to promote an upcoming TNA live event in the region. Here are some highlights of what the Nature Boy said about:

Retiring At WrestleMania 24: “I don’t know what I thought at the time. Remember that it was WWE that decided to retire Ric Flair. Obviously it was very emotional for myself, Shawn, and my fans. It is not easy to do this for as long as I have and then all of a sudden quit because the company you work for tells you to. I’m not bashing WWE as I have great respect for the group. I believe that the whole set up was beautiful and they did a great job with the hall of fame ceremony and the goodbye on Raw afterward. But I am not ready to sit at home and build a garden. I feel great, I work hard, and I am ready to keep going.”

Coming Out Of Retirement: “The athlete in question is the only person that truly knows if they are ready to retire. No one else .. The only one that truly will know the right time to stop is myself .. I was provided a unique opportunity and had a blast going to Australia. I feel I have a lot more to offer and that is what I am doing. I love TNA and feel that they have the right tools to be something huge. I am having just as much fun now as I did in the ’80s and that is saying something.”

Shawn Michaels’ Retirement: “I think Shawn definitely wants to be a family man and be home with his wife. I do, however, feel that he will have a return match at a pay per view sometime down the line.”

How Much He Is Like His On-Air Character: “Enough to give my attorney a few sleepless nights.”

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Ted DiBiase Suffers Concussion, Goldust Dismisses Black Reign

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— Ted DiBiase was diagnosed with a concussion following his match with R-Truth last night at Over The Limit. (source: PWInsider.com)

— On Twitter, Goldust has received a number of questions and comments concerning his split personality persona in TNA Wrestling, Black Reign. He has asked fans not to mention it.

“Listen guys black reign sucked, keep it goldie,” he wrote.

Black Reign was voted Worst Gimmick of 2007 in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards.

— Former WWE star Gene Snitsky has surfaced on Twitter. You can visit his page at twitter.com/therealsnitsky. He has plans to release his first t-shirt, which reads “It’s Not My Fault.”

Candice Michelle Gives Birth To Daughter – Press Release Issued

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Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle gave birth to a baby girl yesterday, AkiAnne Rose. On Candice’s behalf, GoDaddy.com launched a website on her new little ‘Go Daddy Girl’ at www.AkiAnneRose.com. The following press release was issued concerning this momentous occasion:

CONGRATULATIONS: ORIGINAL GO DADDY GIRL GIVES BIRTH TO BABY GIRL!
Go Daddy Girl Candice Michelle Welcomes Daughter AkiAnne into the World

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (May 24, 2010) — You know her as the sexy, tank-topped Go Daddy Girl who helped brand the world’s largest Web hosting and domain name provider. Now, Candice Michelle has another role: Mommy!

Candice and her husband, KenGee, welcomed AkiAnne Rose into the world yesterday afternoon. AkiAnne, pronounced “Ah-kee Anne,” weighs six pounds and is nearly 20 inches long. Both baby and mom are healthy and resting comfortably in a Los Angeles hospital.

“AkiAnne is more beautiful than we ever imagined she could be,” Candice told her family.

“We’re so happy for Candice and KenGee,” said GoDaddy.com CEO and founder Bob Parsons.

AkiAnne is already part of the Go Daddy family too. Candice registered AkiAnneRose.com weeks ago.

“I registered her dot-COM name, and a few other back-up domain names, as soon as we decided on our baby’s name,” Candice said earlier this month. “I wanted to be sure AkiAnne had her very own place on the Internet, where we can post videos and photos — it’s a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. I really do think, someday soon, everyone will have a domain name, just like we all have a cell phone number.”

Candice is not alone. Popular baby names, as cited recently by the U.S. Social Security Administration, directly correlate with a surge in related domain name registrations at GoDaddy.com.

“The Internet is the real estate of the 21st century,” said Parsons. “This is a way to give someone an inexpensive gift that can last a lifetime, instead of a toy that goes by the wayside after a few months. Think about it, the domain name sets up a person’s online identity from day one!”

A domain name is the important first-step to building a website and nowadays, a custom website can be up-and-running in less than ten minutes. Plus, having your own domain name and website means you enjoy more ‘content control’ than is available with free social sites.

“I am so glad I had AkiAnne’s domain name lined up already,” Candice said by phone. “I can’t wait to share our baby pictures on her website so all of our family, spread out all over the country, can see her!”

If you’re looking for a ‘hip’ gift to give, like a domain name, you don’t need to be a tech whiz. Just go to GoDaddy.com and type in the desired name where you see, “Start a domain search,” at the top of the page. The search will show whether the name is available or if you can buy the rights to a similar name.

To see Candice’s new little ‘Go Daddy Girl,’ visit www.AkiAnneRose.com.

For domain names, websites and everything in between, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

JR Blog: Orton’s Injury, Punk Gets Staples In His Head & More

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Here are some highlights from what Jim Ross said in his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com:

Randy Orton’s Injury: “Randy Orton’s apparent shoulder injury, I can’t be sure if it is a shoulder or the seriousness of the injury, really had a profound affect on the PPV. The Orton-Edge match ended as best it could by most standards. Orton, obvious and excruciating pain gutted it out to his credit. After this match the show seemed to valley somewhat until the final bout.

“If, big if, it is Randy’s shoulder, it won’t be the first time that RKO has suffered shoulder issues. Officials will know more Monday regarding Randy’s status. Hopefully this will be a deal where Orton’s off for only a brief period of time and won’t require any surgery to tighten up the shoulder. OU, now Minnesota Viking running back, Adrian Peterson had the same issues his freshman year at Oklahoma but surgery took care of his issues and he did not miss that much time…

“I sure hope that Randy Orton is going to be O.K. as losing him especially hurts. Randy hit me with a text late Sunday night and he’s not even sure what the verdict will be until tomorrow. Raw is going to be an especially compelling, two hours of live TV Monday night.”

CM Punk Getting Staples In His Head: “C.M. Punk got 13-15 staples in his head as a result of his hair raising and hair losing match to Rey Mysterio. This match essentially had to be restarted after Punk got busted open and needed medical care and restart it did! Punk resembled the Dynamite Kid and took his offense to a complete another gear. Very impressive stuff. Joey Styles Twittered that Rey gave Punk the Hulk Hogan haircut. That was just downright mean from ‘Stocky Balboa.'”

His Professional Future: “Regarding the never ending tale, my own going business saga, I feel comfortable in saying that we honestly hope to have some definitive news regarding our next, professional chapter later this week. It’s nice to have options and the time to make an educated and timely decision. I am motivated to get this business behind me especially for my dear wife’s sanity. I’m personally past helping but I can’t or won’t continue to run her through the mill with the phone calls, etc that seemingly never stop.”

WWE RAW Preview For Tonight: New RAW GM, Lovitz Hosts

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Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW will take place from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio.

Here’s what we know so far:

  • A new RAW General Manager will be announced
  • The show will be hosted by comedian / actor John Lovitz
  • Fallout from WWE’s Over The Limit pay-per-view
  • We’ll get an update on Randy Orton’s separated shoulder
  • No matches have been announced yet, but we’ll likely see qualifying matches to see which 3 superstars will challenge John Cena for the WWE Championship at the upcoming Fatal 4 Way pay-per-view
  • There is no dark match main event being advertised for tonight

SEScoops can confirm that as of last week, there was talk of Bret Hart being the new RAW General Manager. The idea was pitched to Hart in recent weeks and Hart was said to be interested enough that he didn’t completely shoot down the possibility.

ROH On HDNet Preview For Tonight: Edwards vs. Cabana

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The following is scheduled for tonight’s Ring of Honor on HDNet show:

* ROH Television Champion Eddie Edwards defends against Colt Cabana

* Joey Ryan vs. Eddie Kingston

* Interview with Steve Corino

* Interview with Austin Aries

There will also be exclusive footage from ROH’s recent Supercard of Honor V show from New York City including the return of Balls Mahoney, Amazing Kong, and Christopher Daniels.

Details On TNA’s Maximum iMPACT! UK Tour In January

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TNA has announced details for the company’s “Maximum iMPACT! III” UK tour in January 2011.

Ric Flair will join World Heavyweight Champion Rob Van Dam and “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy on the tour – the first time these men will be appearing in England as TNA Superstars.

Also named for the tour are British stars Desmond Wolfe and Doug Williams, former TNA Tag Team Champions Beer Money and TNA Knockouts The Beautiful People.

TNA President Dixie Carter said on the TNA website: “The United Kingdom continues to be one of TNA’s hottest fan bases in the entire world. We’ve enjoyed great success bringing our live experience to the UK fans over the last three years, and now it’s become a tradition. For myself and our wrestlers on the tour, it has become one of our favorite experiences every year.”

Flair added: “These are going to be nights like no other the UK has ever seen. Woooo!”

The tour will include the following dates:

  • January 27 at in Glasgow, Scotland at Braehead Arena
  • January 28 in Manchester, Eng. at Manchester Evening News Arena
  • January 29 in London at Wembley Arena

Tickets go on general sale Friday 4th June 2010 at 9am at www.gigsandtours.com, www.ticketmaster.co.uk,  24 hr cc hotlines (0871 2200 260) (0844 826 2826) and www.gigsinscotland.com (08444 999 990).

CM Punk Gets 13 Staples In His Head After Over The Limit

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Randy Orton is not the only WWE superstar who was injured at WWE’s Over The Limit pay-per-view.

During his match with Rey Mysterio, CM Punk’s head was busted open the hard way by Rey Mysterio’s knee brace – not the ringside barrier, as reported elsewhere.

Punk received 13 staples in his head to close the wound.

After getting most of his head shaved in the ring by Rey Mysterio, Punk had the rest of his head shaved backstage and was said to be in good spirits, walking around bald and bloody.

Update: Jim Ross Comments On Punk Getting Staples In His Head

WWE Studios Announces New Movie Project “The Chaperone”

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WWE has issued the following press release announcing “The Chaperone,” a new WWE Studios film project set to star Triple H:

WWE GETS CHAPERONE

LOS ANGELES May 24 — WWE Studios has acquired “THE CHAPERONE,” by playwright turned screenwriter S. J. Roth. This is the first screenplay sale for Roth who is mostly known for his work on stage, including his off-Broadway and West Coast productions of “SUTTON,” the story of legendary bank robber, Willie Sutton, and comedies “BEN THE PRINTER,” and “BONNIE’S WANTED MAN.”

“THE CHAPERONE” is a kids action comedy about a just released, ex-con dad who unwittingly becomes a chaperone for his teen daughter’s class trip to New Orleans, while he is on the run from his old cronies who are trying to kill him.

Alan Shafer of Careyes Entertainment and attorney Michael Overn represented Roth in the sale.  Steve Barnett, Senior Vice President, Development of WWE Studios handled the deal for studio.  Shoot is tentatively scheduled for Summer 2010, in New Orleans.

WWE Over The Limit PPV Results (5/23)

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The pyro hits, and Michael Cole welcomes us to the show, and immediately hypes that five championships will be on the line tonight. Lawler and Striker are also on commentary tonight, and the Spanish announce team also gets a shout out.

We get the usual video package, highlighting all of the main feuds heading into tonight’s event, to open the show.

WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Kofi Kingston vs. Drew McIntyre

Kofi Kingston’s music hits, and Mr. Controlled Frenzy himself hits the ring to a nice pop. We get an explanation of the events that led up to this match, including Kofi’s fake out IC Title win.

Drew McIntyre is out next to a bit of heat, flaunting his title.

The bell rings, and we’re ready to kick things off in this one. Kofi comes out with right hands and forearms, he ducks a clothesline and connects with a couple of low kicks and another big kick to the side of McIntyre’s head, before sending him over the top rope with a big clothesline. Kofi follows Drew out to the floor with a suicide dive through the ropes. McIntyre fights back and makes it into the ring, but Kofi comes right back with a big jumping lariat. McIntyre rolls to the outside, but Kofi brings him back up to the ring apron, where McIntyre shoves Kofi into the ring post.

McIntyre takes Kingston back into the ring where he pounds on him in the corner for a little while before the ref breaks it up. Drew hits a low knee to Kofi’s midsection before hitting a modified gutbuster. McIntyre locks in a modified rear chin lock and grounds Kofi on the mat. Kofi fights out of it and up to his feet, taking McIntyre over with a big hip toss. Both men are up to their feet, and Jofi hits McIntyre with a couple of right hands before catching a boot to the stomach. McIntyre tries for a cover but only gets two. McIntyre beats on Kofi’s head for a bit before getting up and stomping down on Kingston’s head. Drew goes to the middle rope and jumps off, but Kingston gets his feet up and connects with McIntyre’s face.

Both men are up and they slug it out, with Kofi getting the advantage. Kofi splashes McIntyre up in the corner and rains down with left and right hands before hitting a nice European uppercut. Kingston ends up on the second rope and he kicks McIntyre before going up to the top. Kofi hits a leaping cross body for a near fall. McIntyre gets Kofi up into a fireman’s carry and hits a single knee gutbuster that’s good for a two count. Kofi sends McIntyre shoulder first into the steel ring post before kicking straight into McIntyre’s ribs and hitting the boom drop in the corner. Kofi goes for the cover, but McIntyre kicks out at two.

Kofi tries for Trouble in Paradise but Drew ducks. McIntyre tries for his DDT, but Kofi counters with the SOS. Kofi goes for the pin and gets the three count.

Winner and NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion: Drew McIntyre

After the match, Drew McIntyre grabs a mic and calls out for Teddy Long. He says he’s only going to say this once. This PPV will stop right now until Teddy Long gets out and reverses the decision.

CM Punk is backstage looking into a mirror. He asks who’s the purest of them all, Gallows says Punk. He asks who the savior is for all these Detriot hooligans, and Gallows and Serena say Punk. He asks who leaves purity intact tonight, and they say Punk. Punk says he’ll have Mysterio by his side, and that he’ll be joining them tonight. Gallows looks upset, but Punk says it’s for the greater good, and that tonight, they give birth to straight edge Mysterio. Gallows hugs Punk while Punk smiles into the mirror.

R-Truth vs. Ted DiBiase

We get a quick video recap of the short backstage segment that led to this match. R-Truth is out to the ring first doing his rapping schtick, for which he gets a nice pop.

Dibiase’s music hits, and he makes his way out to the ring with Virgil in tow, and of course wearing the Million Dollar Title.

The bell rings, and both men lock up. Truth tries for the go behind, but Dibiase catches his arm. Truth turns it around, but finds himself backed up into the corner. Truth goes to punch Dibiase, but Ted goes between the ropes and the ref breaks it up. Dibiase catches Truth with a side head lock, and goes back to work on the arm, but Truth turns it right around. Dibiase slaps Truth across the face, and Truth responds with one of his own. Truth pounds on Dibiase against the ropes, and the ref has to break it up again. Truth ducks a clothesline, and hits a kick to Dibiase’s head. Truth sends Dibiase to the floor with a clothesline over the top. On the outside, Truth confronts Dibiase, then turns around and slaps Dibiase before sending him back into the ring.

Virgil is able to distract Truth, allowing Dibiase to hit a neckbreaker on Truth. Dibiase tosses Truth to the outside, he follows and immediate drives him back first into the barricade before sending him right back in. Truth tries to fight back, but Dibiase takes him up and stomach first down to the mat. Dibiase kicks away at Truth in the corner, but Truth comes right back. Truth goes into the ropes, but Dibiase follows to confuse him, and then hits a clothesline, sending him down to the mat. Dibiase locks in a rear chin lock.

Truth fights up to his feet, but Dibiase responds with a belly to back suplex to take Truth right back down. Dibiase goes to the second rope and he tries for a double ax handle smash, but Truth catches him with a punch to the stomach. Truth places Dibiase on the top rope, and asks the crowd what’s up. Dibiase fights out of the superplex attempt, but Truth comes right back, hitting the ropes and making Ted crotch himself. Truth comes in with a couple of clotheslines and a big hip toss, following up with a flatliner that’s good for a two count. Truth tries for the axe kick, but Dibiase avoids it, and hits a huge electric chair drop that’s good for a two count.

Truth is able to take Dibiase down to the mat, but Dibiase goes right for the ropes and the ref is forced to break it. Truth hits a weird modified stunner that’s good for another near fall. Truth hits a big corckscrew elbow, and pins Dibiase, getting the three count.

Winner: R-Truth

Teddy Long is on the phone, he says things are going great and he can’t wait to see John Cena vs. Batista. McIntyre is in and he demands that Long change the results of the match. Long says he can’t do that. Drew says he will, and he’ll also fire Matt Hardy right now. Long says he won’t. McIntyre starts destroying the office. He looks over at a picture of Martin Luther King Jr. and Long pleads with him to not destroy it. McIntyre says he wants it to stay, because he’s a leader. And Long is spineless and gutless, because McIntyre is more like King than Long will ever be. We get an awkward camera shot of Long next to the picture of MLK Jr.

SES Pledge vs. Punk’s Hair
Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk

We get a video package, mainly focusing on the last few weeks of this feud, and the events that have led up to this match, and this particular stipulation.

There is a barber chair, and just so carefully places bottles of Gillette shaving cream next to ringside, like, literally next to the ring.

CM Punk is out to the ring first without Serena or Gallows, because apparently all outside parties have been banned from ringside. Punk looks at the barber’s chair, and shakes his finger no, saying it won’t happen.

Punk doesn’t get any mic time in front of the crowd, as Mysterio’s music hits, and he’s out in a very yellow get-up, to a very loud pop.

Mysterio picks up the clippers, and Punk holds up his right hand for the pledge.

The bell rings, and Punk tries talking to Mysterio, trying to get him to pledge. Rey puts his hand up, and Punk attacks, laying into Mysterio with boots in the corner. Mysterio fights back when Punk backs off for a second, and he beats on Punk in the corner, but Punk is quick to turn it around. Punk sends Mysterio into the ropes and catches a boot to the chest, but Mysterio in turn ends up launched over the top rope with a back body drop out to the floor. Punk tries to dive over the top rope, but Rey moves. Mysterio runs into the ring, and comes right back out with a hurricarana to the floor. Pukn and Rey fight out on the floor with Rey rubbing Punk’s face into the side of the barber’s chair.

Back in the ring, Mysterio tries for the 619, but Punk moves and catches Rey with a kick. Punk takes Mysterio and launches him through the ropes and outside into the barber’s chair. Mysterio eats it and knocks over the chair. The ref checks on him, then goes back into the ring. Punk has apparently been busted open somehow, and the ref has stopped the match for a trainer to get into the ring to fix Punk up. Punk looks really unhappy with this, rolling his eyes the whole time.

Mysterio is able to roll back up onto the ring apron, and Punk is back up, hitting a baseball slide to send Mysterio back to the floor. Punk launches Mysterio into one barricade, then another, and then hits a vicious suplex on the outside.

Back in the ring, Punk goes for the cover but only gets two. Punk locks in a submission, focusing on Mysterio’s neck, wrapping his legs around Mysterio’s head and neck. Mysterio is able to kick his way out of the submission, and he gets up to his feet where he hits a couple more kicks and scores a quick roll up. Punk comes back with a huge lariat out of nowhere that’s good for a two count.

Punk hits Mysterio with a series of falling fist drops, shouting out parts of the Straight Edge Society pledge, before picking Mysterio back up and kicking away at him. Punk charges Mysterio in the corner, and Rey’s able to counter with a sunset flip powerbomb, but Punk kicks out at two. Both men are on their knees where they trade punches and kicks. Back on their feet, and Mysterio gets the advantage with a springboard cross body that’s good for two.

Punk sends Mysterio out to the apron, and Mysterio comes back in with a seated senton. Mysterio hits another innovative senton, and he goes for the pin, but Punk kicks out at two. Mysterio is up and he kicks Punk’s chest. Mysterio charges Punk, but Punk launches Mysterio into the corner, face first. Punk hits the running knee, but when he tries for a running bulldog, Mysterio sends Punk into the ropes instead. Punk avoids the 619, and hits a tiger driver backbreaker, that’s good for another near fall. Punk smiles as he looks over at Mysterio. He gets to his feet, and goes for the G2S, but Mysterio fights out, almost hitting a hurricarana. Punk stops him and powerbombs him into the corner. Punk goes to the top and hits a leaping bulldog, that’s good for two.

Mysterio grabs the clippers, and even though Punk tries to fight, Mysterio kicks at Punk’s head before using the clippers to shave Punk’s head Punk is bleeding pretty profusely and thankfully there are no trainers in site. Mysterio is taking out big clumps of Punk’s hair, and Punk is just begging him to stop.

As in all hair matches, Mysterio leaves Punk humiliated, with big patches of his hair gone, but other’s still remaining. Mysterio has big handfuls of Punk’s hair, which he holds up. Mysterio looks under the ring, but he doesn’t do anything before walking to the back. Serena runs over with a towel to cover up Punk’s head.

Rey runs back down to the ring with a mirror in his hand and he shows Punk his reflection. Punk looks furious as he kicks away at Mysterio.

WWE Unified Tag Team Title Match
Chris Jericho & The Miz vs. The Hart Dynasty

Big Show is shown warming up backstage when Chris Jericho walks in. Jericho says he knows Show is intimidated, but Jericho is there to thank him, because if it wasn’t for Show being arrogant, Miz and he wouldn’t have gotten together. Jericho says since they’ve trimmed the fat, they’re going all the way, and tonight they’ll win the Unified Tag Titles and Show will be left with nothing. Show says nothing like he left Jericho with when he knocked him out, or Miz after his match with Bret Hart. Miz comes in from behind Big Show. Show says if he doesn’t stop, he’s going to punch Miz in the face, the Jericho, then he’ll revive them, and punch them again. Miz backs off. Show says that’s what he thought, then Jericho backs away as Show smiles.

The Hart Dynasty are out to the ring first to a nice reaction from the crowd. Miz is out next, and he doesn’t get nearly as nice of a reaction.

Chris Jericho is out next, and he makes his way down to the ringside area to join his partner.

Miz and Kidd will be starting things out tonight. Miz doesn’t allow the lock up as he stomps away at Kidd instead before burying his knee in Kidd’s back. Kidd hits a snap mare and follows it up with a couple of ridiculous stiff kicks before tagging in Smith, and helping him get Miz up for a huge stalling suplex. After about 20 seconds, Smith drops him and he tries for the cover but Miz kicks out. Smith kicks Miz to the outside, and Jericho joins him when Smith back body drops him to the outside. Smith picks Kidd up in a gorilla press and slams him to the outside on top of Jericho and Miz. Back in the ring Kidd locks in a front chancery, but Miz backs him into his own corner and tags in Jericho who comes in and immediately puts Kidd down. Kidd is able to flip out of a back body drop and a combo of kicks puts Kericho down. Double team action from the Dynasty is good for a near fall on Jericho.

Jericho is able to send Smith to the outside, and he distracts the referee to allow Miz to get in a cheap shot on Smith on the outside. Smith rolls back into the ring where he’s greeted by a belly to back suplex from Jericho. Jericho locks in a rear chin lock, but Smith is able to fight back up to his feet. Jericho charges Smith, but Smith counters with a side slam. Both men go for their partners, but Miz is the only one able to make the tag. Miz brings Smith back to his side of the ring where he goes to work with big right and lefts to Smith’s face, before hitting a running kick. Miz covers Smith, but only gets two. Miz locks in a rear chin lock, and Smith gets him onto his back. Smith stands right up and takes Miz down with an electric chair drop.

Both men make the tag, and Kidd hits a flying elbow, and a beautiful dropkick, before following it up with a series of kicks. Kidd hits a baseball slide to send Miz off the spron before hitting a crazy roll up. Kidd tries for the hurricarana, but Jericho counters into the Walls of Jericho. Kidd is able to drag himself into the ropes and force Jericho to break the hold. He rolls out to the apron, where he hits a big kicks to Jericho’s face. Kidd comes back in with a springboard splash, but Jericho counters right into the codebreaker. Jericho is able to crawl into a cover, but Kidd kicks out at two.

While Jericho argues with the ref, Kidd uses the opportunity to kick Jericho in the head and tag out to Smith. Smith comes in as a house of fire and takes it to both Miz and Jericho, launching Jericho with a belly to belly suplex before hitting a great powerslam. Smith gets a near fall, then tries for a running powerslam. Jericho sends Smith into the ropes and gets a beautiful small package, but Smith kicks out at two. Jericho goes into the ropes where he ends up being tripped by Natalya. Smith catches Jericho with a big powerslam, but Jericho kicks out at two. Miz makes the blind tag and comes in from behind, hitting a neckbreaker/backbreaker combo that’s good for a near fall. Miz goes for the sharpshooter on Smith, but Smith turns it into a small package for two.

Miz tries for the SCF, but Smith fights out of it, leading to a series of roll ups. Miz hits his clothesline in the corner, but Smith just walks out into the middle of the ring with him. Kidd makes the tag, and comes in for the Hart attack. Kidd pins Miz, and this one is over.

Winner and STILL WWE Unified Tag Team Champions: The Hart Dynasty

We get a video recap, from Edge being drafted to Raw up until last week, with the events that have led up to this match.

Edge vs. Randy Orton

Edge is out first to a bit of a mixed reaction from the crowd. It’s really hard to hear them for some reason tonight. I don’t know if it’s because of how they’re micd, or if they’re just dead.

Orton is out next, and nevermind about the crowd, apparently they’ve just been dead, because they explode when Orton comes out.

Edge looks hesitant to lock up with Orton right after the bell. Eventually they stop staring each other down, and do lock up. Orton locks in a quick head lock, but Edge fights right out of it, only to be taken down by a big shoulder block. Edge backs up into the corner to catch his breath. Another lock up, and Edge buries his knee in Orton’s midsection, before coming right at him with right hands. Orton reverses an Irish whip into the corner and clotheslines Edge before stomping away at all of his limbs. Orton hits a beautiful knee drop, and stretches Edge in the ropes, clubbing away at his chest, then doing it again.

Orton grabs Edge’s legs and slingshots him, catching his neck on the bottom rope. Edge rolls to the outside, and Orton follows, but Edge is able to grab him and send him into the ringside barricade. Edge picks up Orton and suplexes him, putting him down right on top of the barricade.

Edge rolls Orton back into the ring and goes for a quick cover, but Orton kicks out at two. Edge stomps away at Orton in the corner, and the referee is forced to break it up. Edge goes back in and Orton catches his with a couple of boots to the midsection, but Edge catches Orton with a kitchen sink before locking in a body scissors.

Edge changes things up, locking in a rear chin lock, but Orton fights out of it, but he’s still in the body scissors. Orton is able to elbow Edge in the face and force him to break the hold. Both men are back up, and Edge suplexes Orton right into the top rope, going right back to Edge’s ribs. Edge goes to the top rope, but Orton catches him with a right hand, setting him back on the turnbuckle. Orton goes up and tries for the superplex, he and Edge fight for a bit, and Edge is able to send Orton down to the mat. Orton gets right back up and crotches Edge. Orton goes back up and connects with the superplex this time.

Orton tries to bring Edge back into the ring, but Edge takes Orton down throat first against the top rope. Back in the ring, Edge goes for the spear, but Orton turns right around and hits a big kick to block it. Orton sets up for the RKO, but when he pounds on the mat, it looks like his arm is hurt. Orton sends Edge to the outside, and Orton looks like he might have really messed up his arm. Orton is seriously hurt. Edge pounds on Orton on the outside, avoiding working on the arm. The ref starts the count. Edge tries to spear Orton, but Orton moves and Edge connects with the barricade. The ref counts ten, and this one is over.

Double DQ

Orton’s arm is hanging down awkwardly, and trainers are out to lead him to the back.

World Heavyweight Title Match: Big Show vs. Jack Swagger

Jack Swagger is the first man out to the ring, and he gets a pretty lackluster reaction from the crowd.

Big Show is out next, and he gets a much more respectable reaction from the crowd.

The bell rings, and Show and Swagger circle each other. Swagger tries to take Show down with a single leg, but Show pushes Swagger away. Swagger tries for a double leg, but Show stomps down to knock Swagger off. Swagger tries for a big boot, goes behind Show, and tries for a belly to back suplex, but Show switches it up, hitting a belly to back suplex of his own. Swagger rolls to the outside and looks perplexed. Big Show does pushups in the ring to a big pop. Swagger comes back in and walks into a big boot. Show chops at Swagger in the corner.

Swagger falls to the mat and Show walks across his stomach. Swagger rolls over, so Show walks across his back. Show chokes Swagger against the middle rope. Show sends Swagger into the rope and tries for the chokeslam, but Swagger is able to fight out of it and he rolls to the outside. Show picks up Swagger by the head and pulls him to the apron, and Swagger hangs Show up on the top rope. Back in the ring, Swagger hits a huge shoulder block to Show’s leg, then another shoulder block. Swagger hits two consecutive Vader splashes, but when he goes for the cover, Swagger gets thrown out of the ring. Swagger locks in the front face lock, but it’s fruitless as Show comes back with a series of blows, a big splash, and a shoulder block.

Show goes for the chokeslam, but Swagger kicks at Show’s knee. Show sends Swagger over the top rope. Swagger grabs the belt, and comes back into the ring where he hits Big Show. Swagger gets intentionally DQ’ed as it’s right in front of the ref. Swagger keeps working him over with the title, before going to the outside and grabbing a chair. Swagger wails on Show with the chair, but Show continues to get up.

Winner by DQ: Big Show

Show is able to get back to his feet, and catch Swagger in the goozle. Show hits a big chokeslam and he goes for the chair. Show whacks Swagger with the chair, bending it on Swagger’s back, before he picks Swagger up and chokeslams him on the chair. Swagger gets back up to his feet, only to be met with the knockout punch from Show.

Josh Matthews is backatage with Batista. Matthews asks if Batista can make John Cena say ‘I Quit’. Batista says last week before Raw went off the air, Cena was screaming it, and he’s going to make him scream ‘I Quit’ again, and he’ll make sure the whole world hears it.

WWE Divas Title Match: Maryse vs. Eve Torres

Maryse is the first woman out to the ring, followed by the Divas Champion, Eve.

The bell rings, and both women get in each other’s faces. Maryse talks smack, and kicks at Eve’s leg before sending her shoulder first into the ring post. Maryse sends Eve down to the mat where she kicks away at her, and slams her face first into the mat. Maryse tries for a cover but she only gets one. Maryse picks Eve up and slams her face down into the mat, before locking in a rear chin lock and sitting on Eve’s back.

Eve powers up to her knees, but Maryse knocks her right back down, before sending her into the ropes and burying her knee in Eve’s back. Maryse sends Eve to the outside, and she follows. Maryse tries to kick Eve, but Eve ducks and Maryse’s foot connects with the ring post. Back in the ring and Eve builds up steam with a series of dropkicks. Maryse slaps Eve, but Eve responds by taking Maryse to the mat, and hitting a standing moonsault for a two count. A sunset flip is good for another near fall, but Maryse catches Eve with a boot to the head that’s good for a near fall of her own.

Eve is able to fight back against Eve, hitting some sort of weird reverse STO that’s good for a two count. Eve kicks at Maryse before trying for a front flip senton. Maryse gets her knees up, and Eve crashes and burns. Maryse tries for the hair flip DDT, but Eve fights out of it, traps Maryse’s head in between her legs, and drops down to her knees. Eve pins Maryse, and this one is over.

Winner and STILL WWE Divas Champion: Eve

I Quit Match for the WWE Title: Batista vs. John Cena

We get a video package recapping this feud. All the way from last month’s PPV, up till this one.

Batista is the first man out to the ring, he gets his requisite spotlight on his way to the ring.

Cena’s music hits, and the Champion is out to a loud ovation from this crowd, who’s been pretty stingy with them all night long.

We get formal ring introductions for both men, and we’re finally ready to kick things off.

The bell rings, and Batista grabs the mic. He tells Cena he knows that he made him say ‘I Quit’, so he’s going to give him one chance to give up before Cena puts him in a world of pain. The referee asks Cena, and Cena responds by saying Batista made his point. Cena says ‘I.. don’t think so’ and hits Batista with the mic. It spills to the outside, and Cena grabs a chair. he swings, but Batista ducks and Cena connects with the ring post. Back in the ring and Batista hits a big clothesline before sending him violently into the corner with a huge Irish whip. Batista pounds on Cena and hits a snap mare before following up with a running kick.

Batista pounds on Cena in the corner, before hanging him up on the second rope. Cena starts to fight back, but Batista takes it right back to him with a high back elbow. Batista sends Cena shoulder first into the ring apron, and the ref asks, but Cena refuses to quit. Cena is on the apron, and Batista runs into him with a big knee, sending Cena to the outside into the barricade. Batista follows and slams him into the barricade again before rolling him into the ring. Back in the ring, Batista hits a big suplex. Batista whips Cena into the corner, but Cena avoids a splash, and counters with a couple of shoulder blocks, and a side belly to back suplex. Cena hits the five knuckle shuffle, and tries for the AA, but Batista grabs on to the ropes and avoids it. Batista pulls the ref in front of him as a shield, then hits a spear on Cena before locking in his new bow and arrow submission. Cena refuses to quit.

Batista is wrenching away at Cena’s arms, but Cena will not give up. Cena powers out and fights up to his feet, swinging Batista off of his shoulders. Cena immediately locks in the STF. Batista crawls for the ropes, but it doesn’t force a break in this type of match. Batista looks to be fading. Cena lets go of the hold, and the ref asks if Batista wants to quit, but Batista is apparently out, and can’t answer. Cena goes out and grabs a bottle of water, bringing it back into the ring and dumping it on Batista’s head. the ref asks, but Batista says no. Cena charges Batista, but he eats a big spinebuster. Batista hits a Batista bomb, and the ref asks, but Cena says no.

Batista goes to the outside, where he begins to dismantle the Spanish announce table. He then takes apart the regular announce team’s table. Batista goes back toward the ring, where he grabs Cena’s leg and pulls him to the outside. Batista rolls Cena up onto one of the tables, and he tries for the Batista bomb, but Cena counters, almost hitting the AA. Batista fights out of it, and hits a powerslam, sending Cena through the Spanish announce table, and Cena is somehow busted open. Doctors rush out to patch up Cena, and I’m going to roll my eyes, just like Punk. The ref asks Cena, and he’s slow to say it, but he still says no.

Batista stands over Cena while the trainer works on him. When it’s all over, Batista picks up Cena, and sends him over the barricade and out into the crowd. Batista takes Cena out, and up into the stands, up the stairs. Batista has Cena in a head lock, and he takes him to the top of the stands, where he slams him into a wall. They fight out, and up another set of stairs. Batista grabs the mic and tells Cena to quit, or he’ll go over the railing of the stairs. The ref asks Cena, but Cena still says no. Batista picks Cena up, and he gets Cena in position for the Batista bomb, but Cena fights out of it and pounds on Batista. Cena sends Batista over the railing, where he hangs on, but Cena hits him with a couple of rights, and Batista falls back into a bunch of security guards. The ref asks Batista, and he screams no.

Cena chases Batista back down the stairs and toward the fans in the ringside area. Cena hits Batista with a right and he falls down the last few stairs. Cena hits Batista with a couple of rights, and they fight back to the entrance ramp, where Cena hits Batista with another series of rights. Batista grabs a chair from somewhere, and he hits Cena in the ribs before wailing on his back. Batista goes back to work on the ribs and back of Cena, just whacking him repeatedly with the chair. The referee asks Cena, but Cena says no. Another big chair shot from Batista, and Batista gets into one of the cars on the stage, that conveniently has the keys in it (really?). Batista throws it into reverse, and he tries to back over Cena, running into the stage lights.

Batista gets out of the car, but Cena is up and he pulls Batista out of the car. He slams Batista head first repeatedly into the car, before picking him up, and laying him out with an AA on the hood of the car. The referee asks, but Batista does not quit. Cena says he was really hoping he would say that. Cena grabs Batista, and they go up to the top of the car, where Cena gets Batista in AA position. Batista flails his arms, and quits. Cena still hits the AA off the top of the car, sending Batista through the entrance ramp.

Winner and STILL WWE Champion: John Cena

The Pay Per View ends with Cena standing triumphantly with his title at the top of the entrance ramp. Out of nowhere, Sheamus hits him from behind. Sheamus stands over Cena, and rips off his shirt, and we fade to black.

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Anderson Celebrates Orton’s Injury, Over The Limit Dark Match

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– As seen tonight at Over The Limit, Randy Orton suffered an apparent shoulder injury during his bout with Edge. Commenting on Orton’s injury, TNA star Ken Anderson, formerly known as Mr. Kennedy in WWE, wrote the following on his Twitter account:

“I have one thing to say: Kharma is a M**********R!!

“And it couldn’t have happened… To a NICER GUY!!

Orton reportedly had WWE officials release Anderson after dropping him on his shoulder last year during a match on Raw.

– The dark match prior the live Over The Limit broadcast featured MVP pinning Chavo Guerrero.

– As is customary during live WWE pay-per-view events, searches for a live stream of Over The Limit is a top trending topic tonight on Google.com. The search term peaked at No. 4 during the show’s final hour.

Update On Carlito, Whatever Happened To Snitsky?, Trish On TV

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— World Wrestling Council announced Saturday that recently released WWE star Carlito would be taking part in its annual WWC Aniversario 2010 show this July. Other wrestler scheduled to appear include WWC Universal champion Scott Steiner, Primo Colón, Orlando Colón (currently known as Tito Colón in WWE developmental), Shelton Benjamin, Tommy Dreamer, El Mesias (a/k/a Judas Mesias), Tony Atlas, Hugo Savinovich and all of the WWC Superstars. (source: PWInsider.com)

— Since his 2008 departure from World Wrestling Entertainment, Gene Snisky (a/k/a Snitsky) has crossed over to the acting world. He recently shot the role of “Satan” in the independent film Morning Star. He is also seeking voiceover work.

— CTV in Canada will be airing back-to-back episodes of Stratusphere, starring Trish Stratus, tomorrow morning at 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

Von Erich Considering Quitting Wrestling, ODB Engaged, More

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— TNA Knockout Tag Team Champion Lacey Von Erich announced on her Facebook account that she is currently involved in a custody battle over her son, Daniel. She also noted she may consider quitting wrestling over the ordeal.

“I just found out my son’s father is trying to take him away from me. I can’t stop crying,” Von Erich wrote on Friday. “My schedule has been so hectic he might win. I hope I don’t have to quit wrestling. Who knows a good family attorney in California? I need help…”

She posted a follow-up on the situation yesterday:

“Thank you for everyone’s support on my custody matter with my son! I have the best fans in the world! I have my beautiful son today and I’m talking to an attorney. Also I’ve worked out a better schedule with TNA. I’m lucky to have such a family oriented company that works with me! Love ya’ll!”

— Sorry fellas, but ODB is off the market. The “Sexy, Smart & Powerful” TNA Knockout has announced that she is engaged to be married. No word yet on who is the lucky husband-to-be.

— In this week’s TNA webmatch, Douglas Williams squares off against Okada. You can view the bout here.

Details On Randy Savage’s Wedding, Candice Michelle Expecting

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— As reported earlier, multi-time wrestling champion Randy Savage (Randy Poffo), 57, recently wed for a second time. The bride in question is Lynn Payne, 55, reports the Wrestling Globe Newsletter. The ceremony was held on May 10 at Lido Beach in Sarasota, Florida with only their closest family in attendance.

The couple first met thirty-six years ago in Sarasota. Poffo, who was a minor league baseball player at the time, was playing for the Tampa Tarpons while Payne was attending school at the Ringling School of Art and Design. They dated for two years before going their separate ways. The couple reunited in 2001.

“Thirty-six years ago, Lynn and I met on Lido Beach,” said Poffo at the wedding. “I feel so fortunate that I had a second chance to marry my first love, here where it all began.”

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle is expected to give birth any day now. She noted the following on her Twitter account yesterday: “Having some serious contractions! Holy crap are they intense.”

— Booker T and Lilian Garcia will be appearing at the Frank & Son Collectible Show taking place on Saturday, June 26 in City of Industry, California. Click here for more information.

— Today marks the eleven year anniversary of the death of Owen Hart. He died when an equipment malfunction occurred during his entrance from the rafters of the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri at the WWF’s Over the Edge pay-per-view event.