– SmackDown star Ezekiel Jackson posted a note on Twitter updating fans on the leg injury he suffered during amatch with Kane over the weekend. “Out 3 to 6 months,” Jackson wrote.
– Matt Hardy was also injured on the overseas tour. He posted the following picture on Twtitter with the caption, “Ouch! Keep your fingers crossed for me.. Hopefully not torn..”
WWE is taping tonight’s RAW this afternoon from London, England.
Dark Match:
– William Regal beat Dos Caras Jr. Caras cut a promo before the match in Spanish, the crowd was heavily supporting Regal.
RAW, Airing Tonight:
– David Hasselhoff cuts a promo saying there will be a Baywatch inspired match later on. He also announces Orton as the new Number One Contender to Swagger’s title at Extreme Rules.
– Eve Torres then beat Maryse to win the Divas Championship.
– Show-Miz come out followed by Bret Hart and they debate who is the best Tag Team in the WWE. Hart Dynasty come out and it’s announced that Smith will take on The Miz there and then. If Harts won they’d get a title shot but Miz won meaning Bret has to announce them as the greatest tage team ever next week.
– Really good HBK Montage is shown to a huge response, lots of loud HBK chants!
– Later in the show John Cena will face The A-List David Otunga.
– Evan Bourne beat Carlito.
– John Cena defeated David Otunga via submission while Batista sat and watched the action. Batista had a stare-doiwn with Cena after the match.
– Triple H Vs Sheamus in a Street Fight is announced for the upcoming Extreme Rules PPV.
– Kofi Kingston Beat Sheamus via DQ and then got seriously beat down by the Celtic Warrior.
– Baywatch Babes Match – Kelly Kelly & Gail Kim Vs Rosa Mendez & Jillian Vs The Bellas with Santino as special guest referee (Hoff is in a lifeguards seat!) is won by the Bella’s. Hornswoggle is also out there doing a skit & ‘revives’ Santino after the match but gets a ‘Frogpole splash’ on him.
– Orton vs Batista ended in a DQ when Swagger interfered. Cena came down and made Batista tap out and wouldn’t let go. Bret came out and announced a Cena/Batista re-match (this is possibly a post-show dark match!) which Cena then went on to win. The show ended with a little kid from the audience on the ramp with Cena!
– Triple H is currently suffering from a neck injury and is only booked for WWE television and pay-per-view events for the next few months.
– Ted DiBiase was busted open at last night’s RAW live event in Ireland during a match with Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes. DiBiase ended up receiving several staples in his head to close the wound.
– The latest on Ezekiel Jackson’s injury from over the weekend is that it might be a torn quad, which would keep him out of action for a while. Jim Ross acknowledged the injury in his latest blog, writing, “Ugh.”
– The Undertaker is currently working a reduced, part-time schedule. While he was booked at last Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings and was the focal point of promoting the tapings, he did not appear.
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Thanks to reader Tim Capture for sending in these live notes from Tuesday’s iMPACT! tapings:
TNA Impact (Airing Monday, April 12, 2010 on Spike TV):
* Out to start the show, TNA founder Jeff Jarrett. Almost 8 years ago he founded TNA. It stands for total nonstop action. So Sting, he’s not going to talk about kicking your a–, I’m going to act and kick your a–. Jarrett leaves the ring and goes up to the rafters. So far no Sting. Sting sneaks up and attacks but Jarrett takes over and is beating him all the way down the stairs and to the entrance ramp and into the ring. Jarrett asks him “Why?” the lights go out and when they come back, Sting has a bat and beats Jarrett down. Jeff Hardy, Abyss and RVD run out for the save and Sting bails.
* Jeff Hardy vs Robert Roode later tonight
* Team 3D & Jesse Neal are out with weapons. Bubba says he talked to Hogan and this is a 3 on 3, New York Street Fight match
* Team 3D & Jesse Neal vs. Syxx Pac, Scott Hall & Kevin Nash in a New York Street Fight. Winner via X Factor off the top rope through a table from Syxx Pac to Brother Ray, the Band. Bubba the Love Sponge came out to distract Ray and help
* Eric Young ran in for the save afterwards and challenges Nash to a steel cage match at Lockdown. He says he’s going to get righteous.
* Doug Williams comes out to join the commentary Doug Williams mocks them for shaking hands after the match. Kaz and Moore run after him and Williams disappears down the runway.
* Shannon Moore vs. Kazarian Time limit draw, this match is a draw. Kaz and Moore run after him and Williams disappears down the runway.
* Angelina Love vs. Velvet Sky, non title Leather & Lace match. Velvet says she came to her senses and this isn’t a leather and lace match because none of us perverts to see her goodies. Instead, Angelina will be handcuffed while Velvet kicks her ass. Velvet hit Angelina with the Knockouts match and then announces this is also an I Quit match Lacey and Madison run down to join in the beatdown. Tara runs out for the save. After unlocking Angelina’s hands, Angelina goes to shake hands with Tara but she just walks off in disgust
* The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Matt Morgan & Amazing Red for the TNA Tag Team Championship. Winner via Code Red on Chris Sabin, Matt Morgan and Amazing Red. Morgan beat up Red afterwards for stealing his spotlight.
* Robert Roode vs. Jeff Hardy. Winner via Swanton Bomb, Jeff Hardy. James Storm attacks Hardy afterwards and then spits a fireball in Hardy’s face. It took him 3 times to do it. RVD then runs out but gets taken out by Beer Money too. The DJ aptly pick Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire to play immediately afterwards.
* Dog the Bounty Hunter is here.
* “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero & “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal vs. AJ Styles w/Ric Flair & Desmond Wolfe. Lethal’s music played but he never came out. AJ said Lethal has a drinking problem courtesy of Beer Money so this is a handicap match. Before Wolfe made it to the ring, Hulk Hogan laid him out with a chair shot. This has turned into AJ Styles vs. The Pope. Winner via DQ, The Pope. Flair got out of the chair and nailed Pope with the heavyweight belt. Beer Money run out for the beat down. Hogan comes out to the top of the ramp and stares for a while. Hogan’s music hits while Team Flair minus Wolfe pose in the ring. Hogan slowly makes his way down but security gets in between him and Flair.
– Following the news that Jeff Jarrett and Karen Angle are engaged, we can confirm that Kurt Angle also became engaged to his girlfriend, a model from Pittsburgh.
– Kurt Angle also announced on his Twitter page that he and TNA have raised $9,000 towards families of the recent mine tragedy in West Virginia.
– The X Division Title match at TNA’s Lockdown pay-per-view will now be a Triple Threat with Doug Williams defending against Shannon Moore and Kaz.
– Eric Bischoff noted on Twitter that tonight’s TNA Reaction premiere on Spike TV at 7pm will be a pilot episode. The company is hoping that it turns into a weekly series.
– Here’s a video preview of the first 5 minutes of TNA Reaction, airing tonight before iMPACT!:
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRsBarBQ.com with his thoughts about:
Shawn Michaels’ Career: “Did I think that in 1996 that HBK would eventually wind up his career as arguably the greatest in ring performer of his generation? Honestly, no. Shawn’s life style was rather controversial at that time and did not lend itself to having a long, illustrious career. Thank goodness that Shawn made dynamic and distinctive changes in his life which then propelled him to the rarefied air of greatness in the pro wrestling biz. More importantly than re-establishing himself as one of wrestling’s greats of all time, Shawn Michaels became a much better man which is more important that being anyone’s show stopper.”
WWE RAW vs. TNA iMPACT!: “Will TNA ever become a TV ratings threat to WWE? What is the definition of a ratings threat? Does it mean, will TNA ever beat Raw on Monday nights? If that’s the question, then my guess is ‘No’ but I don’t think that’s TNA’s goal. The USA Network provides Raw with a great advantage on cable TV in exposure and over all network ratings considering that USA is generally the No. 1 rated cable network.”
“Small example but many hotels that I have stayed at over the years almost always have USA Network whereas few generally feature Spike. Point is that USA is a much stronger network than is Spike, no offense intended to Spike. My suggestion is that both WWE and TNA need to focus on what they do and build their own new stars that are involved in intriguing and compelling personal issues and let the chips fall where they may. TV wrestling is ‘star driven’ and ‘storyline fueled’ in which long term planning is a key component in order to facilitate, fun and easy to watch, episodic TV. It’s also WAY over thought in many circles.”
As always, visit JRsBarBQ.com for Jim Ross’ great line of BBQ products.
– Bret Hart worked as the special enforcer of a triple threat match between Jack Swagger, Edge, Chris Jericho on Saturday night on WWE’s European tour. Like the night before, Swagger ended up in the Sharpshooter and Bret posed with Edge to end the show.
– Time to Shine by Saliva is the official theme song for WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view.
– Cody Rhodes has been wearing amateur wrestling head gear during the WWE European tour, to go along with the punt kick he received from Randy Orton at WrestleMania.
– Shad Gaspard has new theme music now that Cryme Tyme has broken up.
— Triple H is tentatively booked for television and pay-per-view events due to lingering neck problems.
— While Ezekiel Jackson’s injury at yesterday’s SmackDown live event in Glasgow, Scotland has not yet been diagnosed, the early belief is that he suffered a torn quadriceps.
— Ted DiBiase was busted open hard way at yesterday’s Raw live event in Ireland during his bout with Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, requiring several staples in his head to close the wound.
— Today is Dustin “Goldust” Runnels’ birthday as he turns 41 years old.
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— The cover art of former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis’ first album, Seven Sins, has been released. You can view the cover here. The record is set for release this Tuesday on iTunes.
— Speaking of Maria, she will be appearing at The Wrestling Universe on Sunday, May 16th from 2 PM to 4 PM (located at 34-29 Francis Lewis Blvd. in Flushing Queens. Visit www.WrestlingUniverseOnline.com for more information.
— Madison Eagles ended MsChif’s two-year reign as SHIMMER Champion at today’s Vol. 31 taping in Berwyn, Illinois, pinning the incumbent in the main event. You can view an image of Eagles wearing her newly won title here.
— It appears Mickie James will be appearing on this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown as she noted arriving to England yesterday on her Twitter account. The multi-time women’s champion has been confined to the sidelines in recent weeks due to being diagnosed with a staph infection on her right knee.
— A number of former WWE Superstars and Divas will be taking part in a convention taking place this November in Dublin, Ireland including Mick Foley, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, The Honky Tonk Man, Candice Michelle, Lilian Garcia, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Rick Martel, Tito Santana, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, The Genius and Virgil. The event will feature a meet and greet, photo opportunities with the wrestlers, chat, autographs, Q and A with all of the wrestlers, and more. Visit WrestlezoneIreland.com for more information.
— Undertaker is ranked No. 1 on this week’s edition of the POWER 25 on WWE.com. Meanwhile, World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger moves up to the No. 3 position after not even being ranked the week before.
— Former WWE star Paul Burchill has launched an official website at www.PaulBurchillOnline.com.
— Ezekiel Jackson was apparently injured at yesterday’s SmackDown house show in Glasgow, Scotland.
Competing against Kane, “The Big Red Machine” threw Jackson over the top rope within a few minutes into the match. When Jackson returned to the ring, he laid down and Kane covered him for the win.
A fan in attendance believes Jackson blew out his right knee. After Kane made his quick exit, company personnel came out to assist him to the back.
— Edge is featured on the cover of the May 2010 issue of WWE Magazine. He was also made the “guest editor” for its 4th annual guest editor issue.
— The Miz will be appearing on Blue Peter on BBC One this Tuesday at 4.35 p.m.
— Former WWE performer Kristal Marshall noted on her protected Twitter account that she and Bobby Lashley have split.
“Hello everyone Bobby (Lashley) and I have split, but remain great friends,” she wrote. “He is a constant in our son’s life and a tremendous father.”
— Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle has posted a new blog on GoDaddy.com noting what she’s been up to as of late. She also proclaims her excitement on being added to WWE.com’s Alumni section.
“I was added to the WWE’s Alumni! I feel honored that they have added me to this,” she wrote. “They have written a great bio and have many photos of me backstage and of some of my matches. It’s a great reminder of my five wonderful years there, so please check it out at WWE.com!”
— Meet former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis as she will be appearing from noon to 2:00 p.m. tomorrow at BC Sports in the Oxford Valley Mall 2300 East Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA 19047. For more information, visit www.SportsFanPromotions.com.
– As we’ve been covering this week, Triple H has not been wrestling on WWE’s European tour despite being advertised. The Game missed another show last night in Glasgow, UK. Dave Meltzer notes that Triple H is suffering from a neck injury which is likely why he isn’t on the current tour.
– The episode of NBC’s Chuck featuring Steve Austin will air again this coming Monday night.
– Trent Baretta and Caylen Croft are now using the name “The Dudebusters” on SmackDown. This is the same name they used with Curt Hawkins in Florida Championship Wrestling.
– As we’ve been covering this week, Triple H has not been wrestling on WWE’s European tour despite being advertised. The Game missed another show last night in Glasgow, UK. Dave Meltzer notes that Triple H is suffering from a neck injury which is likely why he isn’t on the current tour.
– The episode of NBC’s Chuck featuring Steve Austin will air again this coming Monday night.
– Trent Baretta and Caylen Croft are now using the name “The Dudebusters” on SmackDown. This is the same name they used with Curt Hawkins in Florida Championship Wrestling.
Outsports.com, a website that profiles openly gay pro athletes, has posted an interview with controversial TNA star Orlando Jordan. Jordan spoke about being the first openly bi-sexual pro wrestler and said his new TNA character is based on his own lifestyle.
“There’s a very small percent of people who empower society on a global basis,” Jordan said. “Maybe one percent. If everyone was a pioneer, it’d make things a lot easier. But that’s not the case. And there’s a price that comes with being a pioneer, but I would not expect anything less because that’s who I am.â€
When asked what he is looking to accomplish in TNA, Jordan gave an answer that you wouldn’t expect from your typical wrestler.
“I really hope this character helps troubled teens, be it [those struggling] because of their race or their sexuality. If this character makes life even just a little bit easier for someone else, then I’ll be really happy.â€
– TNA star Kurt Angle will be taking some time off following his cage match with Ken Anderson at the upcoming Lockdown pay-per-view on April 18. Angle wrote on Twitter:
“I will be taking some time off for a month to heal up, pursue more movies and promote Anglefoods at foodiesfoodclub.com. I am NOT injured. At Lockdown I plan on kicking Anderson’s *ss, then I’m gonna relax for a few weeks. Be back soon.”
– Former TNA star Christopher Daniels is also now accepting independent bookings as Curry Man . Daniels be wrestling as Curry Man at the upcoming Chikara King of Trios tournament in Philadelphia.
– Thursday’s TNA iMPACT replay on Spike TV drew a 0.56 rating and averaged 758,000 viewers.
– TNA star Kurt Angle will be taking some time off following his cage match with Ken Anderson at the upcoming Lockdown pay-per-view on April 18. Angle wrote on Twitter:
“I will be taking some time off for a month to heal up, pursue more movies and promote Anglefoods at foodiesfoodclub.com. I am NOT injured. At Lockdown I plan on kicking Anderson’s *ss, then I’m gonna relax for a few weeks. Be back soon.”
– Former TNA star Christopher Daniels is also now accepting independent bookings as Curry Man . Daniels be wrestling as Curry Man at the upcoming Chikara King of Trios tournament in Philadelphia.
– Thursday’s TNA iMPACT replay on Spike TV drew a 0.56 rating and averaged 758,000 viewers.
“TNA REACTION” PREMIERES THIS MONDAY AT 7/6c BEFORE TNA “iMPACT!” ON SPIKE TV
Spike presents TNA Reaction, a never-before-seen look at the combustible world of TNA Wrestling with exclusive backstage access and candid interviews featuring the biggest names in wrestling. Fans will experience all the unseen drama as rivals speak openly about their plans to destroy their most hated foes. TNA superstars featured include Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, and more.
TNA Reaction premieres this Monday night on SpikeTV at 7/6c, one hour before TNA Wrestling “iMPACT!” at the new start time of 8/7c
On Monday morning, fans can log onto Spike.com for a special preview of the new one-hour TNA Reaction broadcast!
“TNA REACTION” PREMIERES THIS MONDAY AT 7/6c BEFORE TNA “iMPACT!” ON SPIKE TV
Spike presents TNA Reaction, a never-before-seen look at the combustible world of TNA Wrestling with exclusive backstage access and candid interviews featuring the biggest names in wrestling. Fans will experience all the unseen drama as rivals speak openly about their plans to destroy their most hated foes. TNA superstars featured include Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, and more.
TNA Reaction premieres this Monday night on SpikeTV at 7/6c, one hour before TNA Wrestling “iMPACT!” at the new start time of 8/7c
On Monday morning, fans can log onto Spike.com for a special preview of the new one-hour TNA Reaction broadcast!
Controversial TNA star Orlando Jordan posted a message on Twitter announcing that he’s sign a new multi-year deal with the company. Jordan said, “I’m just getting started people.”
After Jordan’s weird appearance on Monday’s iMPACT!, he was interviewed this week on TNA’s online video show Hermie’s Hotseat and spoke to host Hermie Sadler about his championship ambitions. Get ready for an Orlando Jordan – Rob Terry feud for the Global championship.
Entertainment Tonight caught up with WWE legend Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson this week on the set of his new action movie, “Faster.”‘
The Great One talks about [finally] returning to action movies after making family-friendly Disney movies for a few years.
According to him, the movie features a “cool gun, cool car, and a lot of kicking ass.”
Quick synopsis: “An ex-con is out to avenge his brother’s death after they were double-crossed during a heist years ago.â€
“Faster” co-stars Billy Bob Thornton, Carla Gugino, Moon Bloodgood, Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Maggie Grace.
Current US release date is set for November 19, 2010.
Entertainment Tonight caught up with WWE legend Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson this week on the set of his new action movie, “Faster.”‘
The Great One talks about [finally] returning to action movies after making family-friendly Disney movies for a few years.
According to him, the movie features a “cool gun, cool car, and a lot of kicking ass.”
Quick synopsis: “An ex-con is out to avenge his brother’s death after they were double-crossed during a heist years ago.â€
“Faster” co-stars Billy Bob Thornton, Carla Gugino, Moon Bloodgood, Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Maggie Grace.
Current US release date is set for November 19, 2010.
Former WWE Maria Kanellis appeared on the “One Sided Ring” podcat this week and said she says WWE holds back their Divas by not giving the division enough exposure or the women a chance to let their personalities across. Here are some highlights of what she said about:
Her Release: “The release came as a shock, but basically it comes down to that I wanted more rights and they weren’t willing to give them to me. It wasn’t a money thing or anything like that. I think we left on good terms. It was a great experience while I was there, I love all the Divas.”
Being Held Back: “I wasn’t allowed to do as much as I wanted to do. I had all these great, creative ideas and was constantly entering them into the WWE creative, but I couldn’t use a lot of them,” Maria said. “The Divas weren’t given enough time, which I think is a horrible, horrible disadvantage that the girls have. I felt like I was held back – all the time.
“I wonder what would really happen if the Divas were given that much time,” she said. “I don’t know if it’s that they think the Divas can’t sell tickets, but I truly believe in the Divas division and always will. I think they are missing out on a lot of talent right there.”
Being A Backstage Interviewer for MMA Events on HDNet: “That’s one reason I’m not sad [WWE] fired me. I got eight minutes of time on an MMA show to just talk to people and that was amazing,” she said. “WWE never gave me eight minutes the entire time I was there.”
(MP3) Listen to Maria Kanellis’ First Music Single “Fantasy”
Former WWE Maria Kanellis appeared on the “One Sided Ring” podcat this week and said she says WWE holds back their Divas by not giving the division enough exposure or the women a chance to let their personalities across. Here are some highlights of what she said about:
Her Release: “The release came as a shock, but basically it comes down to that I wanted more rights and they weren’t willing to give them to me. It wasn’t a money thing or anything like that. I think we left on good terms. It was a great experience while I was there, I love all the Divas.”
Being Held Back: “I wasn’t allowed to do as much as I wanted to do. I had all these great, creative ideas and was constantly entering them into the WWE creative, but I couldn’t use a lot of them,” Maria said. “The Divas weren’t given enough time, which I think is a horrible, horrible disadvantage that the girls have. I felt like I was held back – all the time.
“I wonder what would really happen if the Divas were given that much time,” she said. “I don’t know if it’s that they think the Divas can’t sell tickets, but I truly believe in the Divas division and always will. I think they are missing out on a lot of talent right there.”
Being A Backstage Interviewer for MMA Events on HDNet: “That’s one reason I’m not sad [WWE] fired me. I got eight minutes of time on an MMA show to just talk to people and that was amazing,” she said. “WWE never gave me eight minutes the entire time I was there.”
(MP3) Listen to Maria Kanellis’ First Music Single “Fantasy”
Hulk Hogan will be hosting a new weekly satellite radio show on Monday nights an hour before TNA iMPACT! goes on the air.
The first episode of “Hogan Uncensored” airs next Monday night at 7pm (EST) on Sirius XM’s Howard 101 channel.
Hogan and Bubba made the announcement on Bubba’s radio show yesterday when Hogan made an in-studio appearance to talk TNA.
Bubba the Love Sponge says Howard Stern is the one who put the show together.
