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WWE Nixes Honoring ECW’s Legacy, “WWE Superstars” Preview

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— Some within the company wanted to do something to honor the legacy of ECW on its final broadcast, including bringing back names from the past for cameo appearances, but the edict was that it was much more important to promote WWE NXT and move away from ECW as soon as possible.

— Matches scheduled to take place on tomorrow night’s episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America are as follows:

* Rey Mysterio vs. Mike Knox
* Gail Kim vs. Katie Lea Burchill
* Evan Bourne and Primo vs. Carlito and Chavo Guerrero

— Last night’s dark match saw Jimmy Wang Yang beat Tyler Reks.

(source: PWInsider.com)

Tag Team Moving To SmackDown, Mickie James Hypes Single

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— It appears the team of Trent Barreta and Caylen Croft are heading to SmackDown as they took on Cryme Tyme at last night’s SmackDown television taping in Kansas City.

— Mickie James has posted a blog on the WWE Universe website promoting the debut of her first single to country music radio off her debut album, Are You With Me?!.

“Words can not begin to describe how incredibly excited I am,” James wrote. “Its been a lot of hard work and tons of fun! I am so very grateful to have been blessed with such an extraordinary team that has helped bring this dream to a reality. For everyone who has stood by my side through this all and help keep me on this wonderful journey. My friends, My family, My James Gang!, The entire WWE Universe…. I could not have gotten to this place without each and every one of you. I have poured my heart and soul into the entire album that will be released March 23rd entitled “Strangers & Angels”. I do not know what will come of it all but I hope and Pray for the best! I have my faith…. Through this entire project God has provided miracle after miracle…. So I let go… He shall lead the way!”

— The WWE Raw house show on May 15th, 2010 will be held at the K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Bell time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale March 6th, 2010 at 10 a.m. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

Why Jackson Won The ECW Title, Tiffany Playboy Update

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— Vince McMahon made the call to have Ezekiel Jackson win the ECW Championship in order to give him momentum as he heads to SmackDown. There were some on creative pushing for Christian to retain the title to give ECW a “happy ending” but shot down.

— As noted earlier, Tiffany is peculiarly pictured fully naked in Playboy magazine despite WWE’s apparent ban on nude photo shoots. According to The Sun, the pictures were taken before she joined World Wrestling Entertainment. Playboy owns the rights to the photos and have now published the set as a six-page pictorial.

— WWE returns to the Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario, Canada on Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 7:30 PM. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 10 AM.

(source: PWInsider.com)

TNA Holding Hogan Fu-Manchu Contest Lockdown Weekend

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THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS FU-MANCHU MEETS THE WORLD’S LARGEST FU-MANCHU

St. Louis, Missouri (February 12, 2010) –Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling’s Hulk Hogan brings his blonde locks and fabled fu to St. Louis, home of the Gateway Arch, for the inaugural “Hogan Fu-Fest”, set for Friday, February 26. The “Hogan Fu-Fest” will be a gathering of Fu’s from around the world as TNA Wrestling and Hogan attempt to set a world record for most Fu Manchu’s in one location at one time.

“Hogan Fu-Fest” will take place at Mike Shannon’s Steak and Seafood (620 Market Street) and is sponsored by Doc’s Harley Davidson of St. Louis. “Hogan Fu-Fest” will unite fu fans from around the world for one fu-nky afternoon. The spectacle starts at 2 p.m. CT.

The best or most creative fu’s will win ringside tickets to “TNA Lockdown 2010”, the pay-per-view extravaganza from Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling, set for Sunday night, April 18 at the Family Arena in suburban St. Charles, Mo.

“The Mustached American community of St. Louis is honored to welcome the world-renowned mustache of the man himself, Hulk Hogan,” said Dr. Aaron Perlut, chairman of the St. Louis-based American Mustache Institute (AMI).

“Biblical texts suggest that it is indeed a dangerous proposition – on par with hurricanes, tsunamis, or earthquakes – to bring together the two largest mustaches in the world, worn by Hulk Hogan and the Gateway Arch.”

The AMI will be honoring the Hulkster at the “Hogan Fu-Fest” for his long-standing upper-lip hair(s).

“The Power of The Fu is unstoppable,” Hogan said. “The Gateway Arch was fu-turistic when it was built. Today it embodies the spirit of Hulkamaniacs worldwide.”

Hogan is personally inviting anyone with a real-life Fu to attend – and also anyone who is creative. “Hogan Fu-Fest” attendees are welcome to draw, build or buy a Fu for the event. TNA Wrestling also will supply fake fu’s for those who need one for the event, as TNA is hoping to set a world record at Hogan Fu-Fest.

“Even I will sport a Fu to support Hogan,” said TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter.

TNA Wrestling’s Lockdown 2010 pay-per-view extravaganza is scheduled for Sunday night, April 18, at the Family Arena in suburban St. Charles. Lockdown is TNA’s first 2010 PPV away from the company’s friendly confines of The iMPACT! Zone at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla.,

AJ Styles, the reigning TNA World Heavyweight Championship, leads the St. Louis invasion of TNA stars, along with U.S. Olympic Gold Medal
winner Kurt Angle, Ric Flair, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, Mick Foley, Samoa Joe and more.

Tickets for “TNA Lockdown” go on sale Friday, February 26, at www.MetroTix.com, the Family Arena box office or charge by phone at 314-534-1111.

WHO: TNA Wrestling’s Hulk Hogan
WHAT: “Hogan Fu-Fest” – Judging of Fu Manchu’s to win front row tickets to “TNA
Lockdown 2010”; Many prize giveaways, attempting to set a world record for largest gathering of Fu Manchu wearers.
WHEN: February 26, 2-4PM
WHERE: Mike Shannon’s Steak and Seafood (620 Market Street)

Official WWE NXT Roster: 8 Wrestlers & Superstar Coaches

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WWE's NXT Generation
WWE NXT

On the final episode of ECW, WWE announced the cast member information for the new NXT television show, which begins next Tuesday night on Syfy.

The eight developmental wrestlers competing on the reality show are below, along with the WWE Superstar coach/mentor they will be paired with:

-Wade Barrett with Chris Jericho.

-Justin Gabriel with Matt Hardy.

-Skip Sheffield with MVP.

-Michael Tarver with Carlito.

-Daniel Bryan with The Miz.

-Heath Slater with Christian.

-Darren Young with C.M. Punk.

-David Otunga with R-Truth.

Two names we previously heard would be on the show that are not appearing are Kaval ( formerly Low Ki) and Joe Hennig, son of the late “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig.

Official WWE NXT Roster: 8 Wrestlers & Superstar Coaches

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WWE's NXT Generation
WWE NXT

On the final episode of ECW, WWE announced the cast member information for the new NXT television show, which begins next Tuesday night on Syfy.

The eight developmental wrestlers competing on the reality show are below, along with the WWE Superstar coach/mentor they will be paired with:

-Wade Barrett with Chris Jericho.

-Justin Gabriel with Matt Hardy.

-Skip Sheffield with MVP.

-Michael Tarver with Carlito.

-Daniel Bryan with The Miz.

-Heath Slater with Christian.

-Darren Young with C.M. Punk.

-David Otunga with R-Truth.

Two names we previously heard would be on the show that are not appearing are Kaval ( formerly Low Ki) and Joe Hennig, son of the late “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig.

Warrant Issued For Chris Jericho (Updated)

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According to Cincinnati, Ohio’s WCPO television station, a bench warrant has been issued for WWE star Chris Jericho after he and his attorneys failed to appear at a court hearing this morning in Kenton County, Kentucky. A “failure to show” citation for $253 was also issued.

Today’s hearing was to follow up to his arrest last month for public intoxication involving fellow WWE star Gregory Helms. The article notes that Helms’ fine was paid, but Jericho’s was not.

The story has been picked up by TMZ.com and a few other sites.

UPDATE: Chris Jericho wrote the following on his Twitter page today:

“Paid my fine on time and never had a court date. I’m free to walk the streets…. Sorry TMZ wrong again.”

TMZ.com posted an update of its own update, stating:

“Jericho finally called the court and paid his $159 fine — so the arrest warrant is no longer in effect.”

Related News: Chris Jericho & Gregory Helms Arrested – Mugshot Pictures

Listen: Mickie James "Are You With Me" (First Country Single)

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WWE Diva Mickie James has been working on her debut country music album titled “Strangers & Angles,” which is set to be released on March 23rd.

The first single from the album, “Are You With Me?,” hit the airwaves today and was played on radio stations across the country for the first time.

Mickie James has been posting messages on Twitter all day about her song’s radio debut, asking fans to call into radio stations and request for the song to be played.

You can listen “Are You With Me?” below .. What do you guys think?

Listen: Mickie James “Are You With Me” (First Country Single)

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WWE Diva Mickie James has been working on her debut country music album titled “Strangers & Angles,” which is set to be released on March 23rd.

The first single from the album, “Are You With Me?,” hit the airwaves today and was played on radio stations across the country for the first time.

Mickie James has been posting messages on Twitter all day about her song’s radio debut, asking fans to call into radio stations and request for the song to be played.

You can listen to “Are You With Me?” – then COMMENT & tell us what you think.

More On WarGames in WWE, Money in the Bank Qualifiers

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— There was discussion this past week of highlighting September’s Bragging Rights pay-per-view with a five-on-five match WarGames match, a gimmick match used originally in the National Wrestling Alliance and later held annually in World Championship Wrestling, usually at their Fall Brawl pay-per-view event in September.

— Money in the Bank qualifying matches are scheduled to begin on next week’s episode of Monday Night Raw.

(Source: f4wonline.com)

RVD Updates His Status & Says He's Leaning Towards TNA

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Rob Van Dam appeared on the Right After Wrestling Sirius XM satellite radio show on Monday night and gave an update on his wrestling future.

Now that TNA iMPACT! is moving to Monday nights starting March 8th, could we see “Mr. Monday Night” back where he belongs? Van Dam said, “I feel fairly optimistic because I know TNA is trying really hard to make a good deal for me and that’s basically where we’re at.”

He added that there’s a “good possibility” he will consider an offer from TNA and WWE’s hectic travel schedule is something he’s not looking to relive. “Everything is worth putting on the table to consider, but when it comes time to consider going back to that full-time travel schedule with WWE, that’s not something that I’m wanting to do right now,” RVD said. “The schedule with TNA and also probably their appreciation for RVD might also be a benefit over WWE.”

RVD says that WWE wants him back too, but TNA has been more pro-active about trying to sign him. “WWE would love to have me come back on a full-time basis, but as you know by pointing out that Hogan called into my radio show and stayed on for about an hour, they have been very pro-active and trying to acquire RVD,” RVD said. “That leads me to believe I would have a good spot if things do work out there. We’ll see.”

WWE wants him, but RVD has not forgotten that he was unhappy towards the end of his last run there.  “WWE had me so burnt out because my contract said I would get a weekend off every month and I never did and they wouldn’t give it to me,” RVD said. “When I would tell them I’m so burnt out I don’t want to be here and I’m resenting traveling and coming to work every day, they would double-book me. So, that’s how it went down.”

RVD Updates His Status & Says He’s Leaning Towards TNA

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Rob Van Dam appeared on the Right After Wrestling Sirius XM satellite radio show on Monday night and gave an update on his wrestling future.

Now that TNA iMPACT! is moving to Monday nights starting March 8th, could we see “Mr. Monday Night” back where he belongs? Van Dam said, “I feel fairly optimistic because I know TNA is trying really hard to make a good deal for me and that’s basically where we’re at.”

He added that there’s a “good possibility” he will consider an offer from TNA and WWE’s hectic travel schedule is something he’s not looking to relive. “Everything is worth putting on the table to consider, but when it comes time to consider going back to that full-time travel schedule with WWE, that’s not something that I’m wanting to do right now,” RVD said. “The schedule with TNA and also probably their appreciation for RVD might also be a benefit over WWE.”

RVD says that WWE wants him back too, but TNA has been more pro-active about trying to sign him. “WWE would love to have me come back on a full-time basis, but as you know by pointing out that Hogan called into my radio show and stayed on for about an hour, they have been very pro-active and trying to acquire RVD,” RVD said. “That leads me to believe I would have a good spot if things do work out there. We’ll see.”

WWE wants him, but RVD has not forgotten that he was unhappy towards the end of his last run there.  “WWE had me so burnt out because my contract said I would get a weekend off every month and I never did and they wouldn’t give it to me,” RVD said. “When I would tell them I’m so burnt out I don’t want to be here and I’m resenting traveling and coming to work every day, they would double-book me. So, that’s how it went down.”

WWE's Conflict With Existing "NXT" Promotion Resolved

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WWE's NXT Generation
WWE NXT

Shortly after WWE announced the name of their new show is “NXT,” it came out that there is already a promotion called NXT Wrestling, which was a developmental system for the UK’s Scottsh Wrestling Alliance.

SWA owner PJ Murphy has issued a statement regarding a potential conflict with WWE over the “NXT” trademark and the matter has been resolved. The statement reads as follows:

SWA: SOURCE

“WWE was proactive in working with us to come to mutually agreeable terms on the release of the NXT trademark once it learned of the potential conflict. The timing was right for us as we were planning on renaming the NXT brand to SWA:Source to be closer aligned with the SWA parent brand.”

-PJ Murphy, owner of the Scottish Wrestling Alliance”

WWE likely made Mr. Murphy an offer he couldn’t refuse and the final hurdle has been jumped en route to next Tuesday’s NXT debut.

WWE’s Conflict With Existing “NXT” Promotion Resolved

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WWE's NXT Generation
WWE NXT

Shortly after WWE announced the name of their new show is “NXT,” it came out that there is already a promotion called NXT Wrestling, which was a developmental system for the UK’s Scottsh Wrestling Alliance.

SWA owner PJ Murphy has issued a statement regarding a potential conflict with WWE over the “NXT” trademark and the matter has been resolved. The statement reads as follows:

SWA: SOURCE

“WWE was proactive in working with us to come to mutually agreeable terms on the release of the NXT trademark once it learned of the potential conflict. The timing was right for us as we were planning on renaming the NXT brand to SWA:Source to be closer aligned with the SWA parent brand.”

-PJ Murphy, owner of the Scottish Wrestling Alliance”

WWE likely made Mr. Murphy an offer he couldn’t refuse and the final hurdle has been jumped en route to next Tuesday’s NXT debut.

Controversial TNA Angle Features Man-On-Man Kiss

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TNA newcomer Orlando Jordan kissed a man prior to his match with Samoa Joe at last night’s iMPACT! taping in Orlando. The former WWE United States Champion was escorted to the ring by a man and a woman. He had his arms around both of them and kissed each prior to his match.

This reportedly didn’t go over well with everyone backstage in TNA as some felt the company “crossed the line” as it were. One TNA performer offered the opinion that the angle will turn off viewers from Spike considering it’s specifically geared towards men.

It’s worth noting that before Jordan’s release from World Wrestling Entertainment in May 2006, there were creative plans for him to be repackaged with a bisexual gimmick in a storyline involving former TNA performer Stephanie Finochio (a/k/a Trinity) and a friend of his with no prior background in the wrestling industry. While bisexuality is considered taboo in some wrestling circles, it was passed for Jordan since it’s his lifestyle in the real world. It should be noted that the storyline was Jordan’s idea because creative had no plans for him at the time.

WWE Touts Debut Of NXT On Syfy (Press Release)

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WWE NXT DEBUTS ON SYFY

STAMFORD, Conn., February 16, 2010 – World Wrestling Entertainment and Syfy today announced the next generation of reality television with the debut of WWE NXT, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Syfy.

WWE NXT is a hybrid live event/reality show featuring eight well-known, popular WWE Superstars (“Pros”) mentoring eight WWE “Rookies.” These Rookies, who are learning the ropes, are athletes who epitomize pop culture and personify strong attributes – they are opinionated and aggressive – which means inherent conflict between Rookies and other Rookies, conflict between Rookies and Pros, as well as, conflict between Pros and Pros. The trials and tribulations of the WWE NXT cast ensure action-packed, innovative entertainment – WWE Style.

“Once again, WWE will bring something entirely new to the television landscape as WWE meets reality TV,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO, World Wrestling Entertainment. “As we introduce this brand new franchise exclusively on Syfy, WWE NXT will have a completely different look and feel from our other WWE television programming.”

“Syfy is excited to continue our partnership with WWE, Vince and his team with this innovative live event/reality show,” said Syfy President Dave Howe. “This is a unique combination of heart-stopping entertainment and gritty behind-the-scenes reality. The NXT Rookies take the challenge of our new tagline ‘Imagine Greater’ to heart as they embark on their ultimate dream quest to be the next generation of revered heroes and champions in the fantastic arena of the WWE.”

WWE Tries To Silence Newspaper, Mickie's First Single Out

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SunsportsWrestleCast has won another two prestigious Wrestling Radio Awards as their “highly-controversial” chat with former WWE star Mr. Kennedy was voted Male Interview Of The Year while its in-depth Bret Hart podcast picked up a prize for being AudioWrestling.com Editor’s Choice Male Interview Of The Year.

In an interesting note, WrestleCast host Simon ‘LilsBoy’ Rothstein reveals that WWE demanded they edit its chat with Kennedy regarding his controversial remarks on the use of steroids last March.

“We stood firm, pointing out that everything said was clearly Ken’s own opinion and he was more than happy to have his views air – even though most would disagree with them,” Rothstein said. “It actually cost us pre-arranged interviews at WrestleMania, which WWE pulled as a result, but this Award says standing up to them was worth it.”

On the subject of steroids, Kennedy explained why he fell foul of the WWE’s Wellness Policy shortly after saying he didn’t take them in his last chat with WrestleCast in August 2007. He explained how “vigorous” the company is over testing for banned substances, including having an independent official watching their wrestlers give urine samples on an almost weekly basis. But he also adds that, while he knows they’re for the good of his health, he feels the tests are “a little much” and expresses his own personal view that: “If you’re not hurting anybody – then what’s the big deal?”

— WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James released her first country music single, Are You With Me?!, today ahead of her first album release on Mar. 23. She’s appearing on local radio stations today promoting the new single, the album, and her venture into the world of country music.

Those of you in the Arizona area can catch her today on KRDE 94.1 FM at 4:30 p.m.

— WWE Monday Night Raw on June 14th, 2010 will be held at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets go on sale April 9th, 2010 at 10 AM. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

WWE Tries To Silence Newspaper, Mickie’s First Single Out

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SunsportsWrestleCast has won another two prestigious Wrestling Radio Awards as their “highly-controversial” chat with former WWE star Mr. Kennedy was voted Male Interview Of The Year while its in-depth Bret Hart podcast picked up a prize for being AudioWrestling.com Editor’s Choice Male Interview Of The Year.

In an interesting note, WrestleCast host Simon ‘LilsBoy’ Rothstein reveals that WWE demanded they edit its chat with Kennedy regarding his controversial remarks on the use of steroids last March.

“We stood firm, pointing out that everything said was clearly Ken’s own opinion and he was more than happy to have his views air – even though most would disagree with them,” Rothstein said. “It actually cost us pre-arranged interviews at WrestleMania, which WWE pulled as a result, but this Award says standing up to them was worth it.”

On the subject of steroids, Kennedy explained why he fell foul of the WWE’s Wellness Policy shortly after saying he didn’t take them in his last chat with WrestleCast in August 2007. He explained how “vigorous” the company is over testing for banned substances, including having an independent official watching their wrestlers give urine samples on an almost weekly basis. But he also adds that, while he knows they’re for the good of his health, he feels the tests are “a little much” and expresses his own personal view that: “If you’re not hurting anybody – then what’s the big deal?”

— WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James released her first country music single, Are You With Me?!, today ahead of her first album release on Mar. 23. She’s appearing on local radio stations today promoting the new single, the album, and her venture into the world of country music.

Those of you in the Arizona area can catch her today on KRDE 94.1 FM at 4:30 p.m.

— WWE Monday Night Raw on June 14th, 2010 will be held at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets go on sale April 9th, 2010 at 10 AM. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

WWE NXT Roster Revealed: 9 FCW Stars (Pictures)

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As reported earlier, the new WWE NXT show will feature wrestlers from Florida Championship Wrestling, who will be paired off with WWE Superstars in their quest to make it to the main roster.

Here’s a look at the nine wrestlers expected to be part of WWE NXT: Season 1, according to PWInsider.com:

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(Images from FCWwrestling.com’s talent page)

It’s worth noting that WWE’s press release said there would be only 8 participants, so either they’ve changed the format of the show to accommodate an extra wrestler or one of them will not be used.

Preview For Tonight's Final ECW, Future Of The ECW Roster

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– Tonight marks the end of an era, as World Wrestling Entertainment presents the final episode of ECW on SyFy. The show will be taped from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. Confirmed for the final show are

– Christian vs. Ezekiel Jackson in an Extreme Rules Match for the ECW Title

– Big Show & The Miz vs. Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu for the WWE Unified Tag Team Titles.

– Sources in WWE indicate that after ECW ends tonight, Christian will end up on SmackDown, William Regal & Ezekiel Jackson will go to RAW as will Zack Ryder & Rosa Mendez while the team of Caylen Croft & Trent Baretta will also end up on SmackDown. It’s still anyone’s guess what the future will hold for people like Shelton Benjamin, Goldust, Yoshi Tatsu, Vance Archer, Tiffany and Savananah, but they are all expected to stay on TV. (Source: f4wonline.com)

Preview For Tonight’s Final ECW, Future Of The ECW Roster

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– Tonight marks the end of an era, as World Wrestling Entertainment presents the final episode of ECW on SyFy. The show will be taped from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. Confirmed for the final show are

– Christian vs. Ezekiel Jackson in an Extreme Rules Match for the ECW Title

– Big Show & The Miz vs. Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu for the WWE Unified Tag Team Titles.

– Sources in WWE indicate that after ECW ends tonight, Christian will end up on SmackDown, William Regal & Ezekiel Jackson will go to RAW as will Zack Ryder & Rosa Mendez while the team of Caylen Croft & Trent Baretta will also end up on SmackDown. It’s still anyone’s guess what the future will hold for people like Shelton Benjamin, Goldust, Yoshi Tatsu, Vance Archer, Tiffany and Savananah, but they are all expected to stay on TV. (Source: f4wonline.com)

What You Didn't See On Raw: Dark Match Main Event

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Thanks to Edward for sending in live notes from Monday’s RAW from Des Moines, Iowa:

Before RAW:

– Dark Match: Jack Swagger squashed a jobber and got the win after his Gutwrench Powerbomb.

– For Superstars, they taped:

* Evan Bourne & Primo vs. Chavo Guerrero & Carlito
* Gail Kim vs. Katie Lea

After RAW:

– Sheamus got on the microphone after Raw went off of the air and said that if Cena wants his WWE Title match, he can have it right now.

– Dark Match Main Event: John Cena defeated WWE champion Sheamus by disqualification, so Sheamus retained. The referee disqualified Sheamus for shoving him.

* TNA Planning HUGE SURPRISE For Monday Night Debut: FULL DETAILS

What You Didn’t See On Raw: Dark Match Main Event

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Thanks to Edward for sending in live notes from Monday’s RAW from Des Moines, Iowa:

Before RAW:

– Dark Match: Jack Swagger squashed a jobber and got the win after his Gutwrench Powerbomb.

– For Superstars, they taped:

* Evan Bourne & Primo vs. Chavo Guerrero & Carlito
* Gail Kim vs. Katie Lea

After RAW:

– Sheamus got on the microphone after Raw went off of the air and said that if Cena wants his WWE Title match, he can have it right now.

– Dark Match Main Event: John Cena defeated WWE champion Sheamus by disqualification, so Sheamus retained. The referee disqualified Sheamus for shoving him.

* TNA Planning HUGE SURPRISE For Monday Night Debut: FULL DETAILS

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*Spoilers* TNA iMPACT! Results For 2/18 & 2/25

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Credit to JP Nichols and PWInsider.com for these tapings results:

* Rhino defeated Jay Lethal with a Gore in a match taped for Xplosion

Taped for 2/18:

* They do the opening for the show and D’Angelo Dinero comes out. He says that there is a party going on the Impact Zone. The crowd chants “Pope is pimpin'”. Pope says that he overcame the odds and is the number one contender. He says he only has two people standing in his way from achieving more greatness. He says that A.J. will never be as good as the Pope and at Lockdown, he will be the next TNA World Heavyweight Champion. Ric Flair’s music plays Flair and A.J. come to the ring accompanied by four ladies. Flair asks if Pope can read and write because Pope called him ‘dick flair’. He says he was bling before there was bling and ‘unless you’re tiger woods or Michael Jordan, you don’t tell me nothing’. Flair puts over A.J. as the best athlete alive.

* Pope gets the mic ‘our name may be Ric, but in Pope’s eyes, you’re a dick.’ He says that Flair can dress up a piece of crap as nice as he wants but at the end of the day it is still a piece of crap. Flair calls Pope a street thug. Pope and flair threw a few insults at each other. A.J. gets on the mic and mentions that he has yet to see Pope with a woman. He throws a couple more insults at Dinero before Dinero hits Styles and Flair. Eventually Flair and Styles get the upper hand and lay out Dinero. Flair grabs a chair and wraps it around Pope’s ankle before stomping on it. A.J. puts the figure four on Dinero until the security team comes out to chase off Styles and Flair.

* Tara defeats Daffney by disqualification in a Non Title Match. Daffney got disqualfied after hitting Tara with a tool box. Daffney continued to attack Tara and put a guardrail on top of Tara and hit the guardrail repeatedly with a chair. This continued until Stevie Richards took Daffney to the back.

* Orlando Jordan defeats Samoa Joe with a lungblower. Joe had Jordan in the rear naked choke, but Jordan was able to counter it into the lungblower.

* A video package was shown of Eric Bischoff telling Abyss that he is going to be unmasked tonight.

* Kaz, Amazing Red, and Generation Me defeated Doug Williams, the Motor City Machine Guns, and Brian Kendrick when Kaz pinned Williams.

* It is announced that Abyss will be wrestling Jeff Jarrett with the stipulation if Jarrett does not use the barbed wire baseball bat, Jarrett will be gone from TNA.

* Abyss versus Jeff Jarrett goes to a No Contest. During the match, Eric Bischoff comes out to watch the match. Jarrett almost uses the barbed wire bat, but he refused. Bischoff gets on the mic and says that he knew he could not trust Jarrett. Bischoff calls out ‘his guys’ (Rhino, Raven, Tomko, Homicide, and Desmond Wolfe). They attack Abyss and Jarrett. Bischoff’s men hold Abyss and Hogan comes out but instead of unmasking Abyss, he tells Abyss to go to his office.

* Beer Money defeats Rob Terry and Brutus Magnus with the DWI on Magnus. After the match, Brutus calls out Terry for always messing up and then he slaps Magnus. Magnus tells Terry that he should be the Global Champion. Rob gives the belt to Magnus and then attacks Magnus and gives Magnus a clothesline. Terry poses with the belt.

* On the screen, they show Abyss in Hogan’s office. Hogan tells Bischoff to get out of the office. Hogan calls Abyss a monster and then he shows Abyss his Hall of Fame ring and calls the ring ‘his life’. Hogan puts the ring in Abyss’ hand and says that Abyss will be a God. Abyss screams with joy at what Hogan just told him.

* Kurt Angle beat Daniels via ankle lock. After the match, Kurt gets on the mic and he says that he can admit that he lost, but the fact that Anderson used the tags was a sign of disrespect. Angle says that he had an appearance a while back at an army base in Texas. One soldier came up to him and told Angle that he believed in him. Angle reads the inscription off of the back of one of the tags. When Anderson cut him on Sunday, he didn’t make Angle bleed, he made those soldiers bleed. When Anderson spat on the tags, he spat on those soldiers. For that, he will make Anderson suffer. ‘I will make you bleed until there’s nothing left. Ken Anderson, I will see you in hell.’

* Anderson comes out to the ramp and he welcomes Kurt to hell. He sarcstically says that he is very touched and moved. He is amazed at Angle’s abilities to suck up to the people. He just thinks that Kurt just wants a pat on the back. He sees the tags as nothing more than a utensil to carve Angle up. Anderson calls Kurt up the ramp and the two fight at the top. Anderson kicks Angle low and hits Angle with the mic and welcomes him to Total Nonstop Anderson.

* Eric Young and Kevin Nash come to the ring and Nash says that when he is in the back, he is used to being called ‘brother’. He says that years ago, Rick Rude told him about two things in this business and that was money and miles. He says that you can choose your friends and then he called out Hall and Waltman.

* Hall and Waltman come to the ring through the crowd. Young goes after Waltman and he takes care of Waltman. Hall stared at Nash from the apron before getting in the ring. Hall and Nash brawled until security comes out to stop them.

* Hogan comes out to the stage and he stares at Hall and Waltman.

* Xplosion Match: TNA Knockout Tag Team Champions Awesome Kong and Hamada defeated Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne (with Lacey Von Erich) when Kong pinned Velvet after hitting the Implant Buster.

Taped for 2/25:

* A.J. Styles and Ric Flair come out. Styles jokes about Pope being ‘champion of the people’ and he says that Pope will not be beating him. Styles says to be the man, you have to beat the man and because he is the champion, he is the man. Flair takes the mic and calls out Hogan for giving his Hall of Fame ring to Abyss and he bashes Hogan and calls out Abyss. Abyss comes out to Hogan’s American Made. Flair asks Abyss why he came out to that music and says that Abyss makes all wrestlers look bad. ‘You may have some superhuman strength, but you’re not a Hall of Fame wrestler.’ Flair says the only thing Abyss is good for is shining the champs boots and calls Abyss a clown.

* Abyss gets on the mic and says Flair is right. ‘I couldn’t shine your shoes because I am not a shoe-shine boy’. Abyss says that he would be more than happy to remove A.J.’s boots and stick them up flair’s ass.

* A.J. takes the mic and asks if Abyss thinks that the people came to see him and calls Abyss a disgrace. He asks Abyss to take the ring off and Flair demands that it be put on A.J.’s hand.

* Hogan comes out. Hogan gets in the ring and asks A.J. what he knows about having a good name because associating himself with Flair gives him a bad name. Flair and Hogan exchange words. Flair asks for a fight right now, but as Abyss and Hogan are ready, Flair and Styles go around the ring. Flair claims that before the night is through, the ring will be on A.J.’s finger.

* Team 3D beat the Nasty Boys in a tables match. Jimmy Hart was going to hit Devon with the motorcycle helmet but Jesse Neal came out, took the helmet from Hart, and tossed it to Devon who used it on Sags. Team 3D then hit a 3D on Sags through the table for the win.