Expendable: capable of being sacrificed in order to accomplish a military objective.THE EXPENDABLES is a hard-hitting action/thriller about a group of mercenaries hired to infiltrate a South American country and overthrow its ruthless dictator. Once the mission begins, the men realize things arent quite as they appear, finding themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. With their mission thwarted and an innocent life in danger, the men struggle with an even tougher challenge one that threatens to destroy this band of brothers.
Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) is a man with nothing to lose. Fearless and void of emotion, he is the leader, the sage and the strategist of this tight-knit band of men who live on the fringe. His only attachment is to his pickup truck, his seaplane and his team of loyal modern-day warriors. His is a true cynic who describes what he does as removing those hard to get at stains. The team behind him is made up of Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), former SAS and a savant with anything that has a blade; Yin Yang (Jet Li), a master at close-quarter combat; Hale Caesar (Terry Crews), who has known Barney for ten years and is a long-barrel weapons specialist; Toll Road (Randy Couture), a skilled demolitions expert and considered the intellect of the group; and Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), a combat veteran and an expert in precision sniping who struggles with his own demons.
When the mysterious Church offers Barney a job no one else would take, Barney and his team embark on what appears to be a routine mission: overthrow General Gaza (David Zayas), the murderous dictator of the small island country of Vilena and end the years of death and destruction inflicted on its people. On a reconnaissance mission to Vilena, Barney and Christmas meet their contact Sandra (Giselle Itie), a local freedom-fighter with a dark secret. They also come to learn who their true enemy is: rogue ex-CIA operative James Monroe (Eric Roberts) and his henchman Paine (Steve Austin). When things go terribly wrong, Barney and Christmas are forced to leave Sandra behind, essentially giving her a death sentence. Haunted by this failure, Barney convinces the team to return to Vilena to rescue the hostage and finish the job he started. And to perhaps save a soul: his own.
“The Expendables” Movie Trailer With Steve Austin (VIDEO)
Top UFC Fighter Undergoes Successful 8-Hour Brain Surgery
UFC Welterweight fighter Thiago Alvez successfully underwent an 8-hour brain operation at a New York City hostpial today, according to TMZ.com.
The operation was to separate an artery from a vein in his brain. Alvez was scheduled to fight at last weekend’s UFC 111 pay-per-view, but was forced to pull out of the fight after a CT scan of his brain discovered the issue that led to today’s rugery.
UFC President Dana White told Dana White that the operation was a “complete success.”
The Pitbull’s first words after getting out of surgery … “When can I start training again?”
Alvez will be in ICU for the next two days and is expected to make a full recovery and be training again in a month or so.
Steve Austin Comments On The Big SmackDown *Spoiler*
Warning: This article contains a big *SPOILER* for Friday’s WWE SmackDown
As previously reported, Jack Swagger cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase at Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings to capture the World Heavyweight championship. Jericho had just brawled with Edge in the opening segment of the show and it was revealed that Jericho’s ribs were injured and still taped up from WrestleMania. Swagger’s music hit and he powerbombed Jericho for a quick win.
WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin posted a message on Twitter responding to a fan who asked him about Swagger’s World Heavyweight title win.
Austin sees potential in Jack Swagger, but questions if he’s got the experience to justify being a World Heavyweight champion.
Austin wrote: “sounds too soon to me. the kid does have a bright future though.”
* VIDEO of JACK SWAGGER Winning the Title Last Night (Direct Link)
Reaction To Jordan Segment, Who Played Bischoff’s Guitar?
— Backstage reaction to the Orlando Jordan segment that aired on this past Monday’s episode of iMPACT! was largely negative amongst the wrestlers in the locker room. However, sources say the two people who seemed to enjoy segment were Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo.
Several people have noted since the segment aired that his character was inspired by musician Lady Gaga.
— The guitar work for the opening segment of last week’s iMPACT! with Eric Bischoff was performed by TNA music composer Dale Oliver.
source: prowrestling.net
Reaction To Jordan Segment, Who Played Bischoff's Guitar?
— Backstage reaction to the Orlando Jordan segment that aired on this past Monday’s episode of iMPACT! was largely negative amongst the wrestlers in the locker room. However, sources say the two people who seemed to enjoy segment were Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo.
Several people have noted since the segment aired that his character was inspired by musician Lady Gaga.
— The guitar work for the opening segment of last week’s iMPACT! with Eric Bischoff was performed by TNA music composer Dale Oliver.
source: prowrestling.net
More On Monday’s Ratings, Dixie Carter Comments
Following up on Monday’s WWE RAW & TNA iMPACT! ratings …
WWE RAW’s rating was a 3.7, rounded up from a 3.68. The highest quarter hour of the show was a 4.1 for Shawn Michaels’ retirement ceremony at the end of the show. USA Network executive Ted Linhart noted on Twitter that RAW’s second hour did 3 million adults in the 18-49 demographic.
As previously reported, TNA iMPACT! did a 0.62. Granted, the show went up against another stacked, newsworthy RAW, but you can bet iMPACT! won’t last long on Monday nights doing 0.6’s.
TNA president Dixie Carter posted a message on Twitter regarding iMPACT!’s ratings collapse, attributing it to the Shawn Michaels farewell on RAW:
“Thank goodness he can only retire once…hopefully. Shawn, congrats on an amazing career.”
More On Monday's Ratings, Dixie Carter Comments
Following up on Monday’s WWE RAW & TNA iMPACT! ratings …
WWE RAW’s rating was a 3.7, rounded up from a 3.68. The highest quarter hour of the show was a 4.1 for Shawn Michaels’ retirement ceremony at the end of the show. USA Network executive Ted Linhart noted on Twitter that RAW’s second hour did 3 million adults in the 18-49 demographic.
As previously reported, TNA iMPACT! did a 0.62. Granted, the show went up against another stacked, newsworthy RAW, but you can bet iMPACT! won’t last long on Monday nights doing 0.6’s.
TNA president Dixie Carter posted a message on Twitter regarding iMPACT!’s ratings collapse, attributing it to the Shawn Michaels farewell on RAW:
“Thank goodness he can only retire once…hopefully. Shawn, congrats on an amazing career.”
Notes On Jack Swagger, Shawn Michaels, SVR '10 & More
— Money in the Bank winner Jack Swagger was trending on Twitter in the New York City area while last night’s SmackDown taping was taking place.
— Shawn Michaels is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Inside Wrestling, which you can view at www.pwi-online.com. The headline reads: “Heart-broken Kid.”
— WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts noted on his Twitter account yesterday that he did voice-over work for THQ’s upcoming WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 video game.
— In yesterday’s birthdays, SmackDown star Trent Barreta turned 23 years old while WWE producer Mike Rotunda turned 52.
Next Week’s RAW Guest Host, NXT Winner Gets Title Shot
– NXT rookie David Otunga won a battle royal on this week’s show and earned an opportunity to host next week’s WWE RAW.
– It was announced on this week’s NXT show that there will be another Pro’s poll in six weeks and the Rookie ranked last would be eliminated from the show. After that, one Rookie will be eliminated each week until one Rookie is left. The winner of the show will go to either RAW or SmackDown and earn a Championship match against any Champion in WWE of his choice at an upcoming pay-per-view.
– Here are the NXT standings after tonight’s first Pro’s poll:
1. Daniel Bryan
2. Wade Barrett
3. Justin Gabriel
4. Heath Slater
5. David Otunga
6. Skip Sheffield
7. Michael Tarver
8. Darren Young
Next Week's RAW Guest Host, NXT Winner Gets Title Shot
– NXT rookie David Otunga won a battle royal on this week’s show and earned an opportunity to host next week’s WWE RAW.
– It was announced on this week’s NXT show that there will be another Pro’s poll in six weeks and the Rookie ranked last would be eliminated from the show. After that, one Rookie will be eliminated each week until one Rookie is left. The winner of the show will go to either RAW or SmackDown and earn a Championship match against any Champion in WWE of his choice at an upcoming pay-per-view.
– Here are the NXT standings after tonight’s first Pro’s poll:
1. Daniel Bryan
2. Wade Barrett
3. Justin Gabriel
4. Heath Slater
5. David Otunga
6. Skip Sheffield
7. Michael Tarver
8. Darren Young
WWE RAW & TNA iMPACT! Ratings For 3/29
The ratings are in for the March 29, 2010 editions of WWE RAW & TNA iMPACT!.
WWE’s post-WrestleMania 26 episode of WWE RAW drew a 3.7 cable rating. This number is up from last week’s 3.2, but even WWE’s first class farewell tribute to Shawn Michaels on the night after WrestleMania was not enough to push the show into the 4’s.
TNA iMPACT featuring a 6-man six-man steel cage main event scored a 0.6 cable rating, down sharply from last week’s 0.9 and the worst rating on Monday nights yet.
We’re still waiting on more details, so stay tuned.
WWE RAW & TNA iMPACT! Ratings For 3/29
The ratings are in for the March 29, 2010 editions of WWE RAW & TNA iMPACT!.
WWE’s post-WrestleMania 26 episode of WWE RAW drew a 3.7 cable rating. This number is up from last week’s 3.2, but even WWE’s first class farewell tribute to Shawn Michaels on the night after WrestleMania was not enough to push the show into the 4’s.
TNA iMPACT featuring a 6-man six-man steel cage main event scored a 0.6 cable rating, down sharply from last week’s 0.9 and the worst rating on Monday nights yet.
We’re still waiting on more details, so stay tuned.
Jim Ross Blogs About HBK’s Retirement & WrestleMania 26
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can (and should) read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. In this long entry, Ross talks about WrestleMania 26, Shawn Michaels’ retirement and more. Some highlights:
Michaels vs. Undertaker II: “The highlight of the evening was Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels which was obviously the match of the night. I’ve answered a few emails regarding this matter and it is obvious that I would have loved to have broadcast this bout but that wasn’t in the cards. At least I was in Phoenix and saw the event live and was then able to spend significant time with both HBK and with Taker after the event in private settings. Those experiences became my Wrestlemania Moments.”
Update On JR’s Health & Future in WWE: “As for me, life is good and I am healthy and happy. For those that have erroneously written or assumed that the reason that I did not announce at WM26 was because of health concerns, that assumption is incorrect, I’m happy to say. Broadcasting wrestling in WWE is likely history for me but there are many other areas to which I can contribute in WWE and those options, among others, will be weighed over the next month.”
Shawn Michaels’ Retirement: “I do think that Shawn will call it a day after losing his retirement match Sunday. Shawn has been blessed to have earned a great deal of money over the years and especially since he returned from an approximate 4 year hiatus due to lingering back issues. Unlike many wrestlers who retire, HBK doesn’t have to worry about financial or legal issues and will be able to be essentially a full time dad to his two, young children which is an amazing blessing.”
“Shawn’s farewell message Monday night on Raw was from his heart and not something that he read on a TelePrompter. What fans saw Monday night was legitimate, organic TV from arguably the greatest all around, in ring performer, certainly of his generation, and perhaps of all time. I sincerely appreciated Shawn’s shout out to me on Raw which was, symbolically, a fitting end to my own Wrestlemania tenure.”
Jim Ross Blogs About HBK's Retirement & WrestleMania 26
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can (and should) read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. In this long entry, Ross talks about WrestleMania 26, Shawn Michaels’ retirement and more. Some highlights:
Michaels vs. Undertaker II: “The highlight of the evening was Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels which was obviously the match of the night. I’ve answered a few emails regarding this matter and it is obvious that I would have loved to have broadcast this bout but that wasn’t in the cards. At least I was in Phoenix and saw the event live and was then able to spend significant time with both HBK and with Taker after the event in private settings. Those experiences became my Wrestlemania Moments.”
Update On JR’s Health & Future in WWE: “As for me, life is good and I am healthy and happy. For those that have erroneously written or assumed that the reason that I did not announce at WM26 was because of health concerns, that assumption is incorrect, I’m happy to say. Broadcasting wrestling in WWE is likely history for me but there are many other areas to which I can contribute in WWE and those options, among others, will be weighed over the next month.”
Shawn Michaels’ Retirement: “I do think that Shawn will call it a day after losing his retirement match Sunday. Shawn has been blessed to have earned a great deal of money over the years and especially since he returned from an approximate 4 year hiatus due to lingering back issues. Unlike many wrestlers who retire, HBK doesn’t have to worry about financial or legal issues and will be able to be essentially a full time dad to his two, young children which is an amazing blessing.”
“Shawn’s farewell message Monday night on Raw was from his heart and not something that he read on a TelePrompter. What fans saw Monday night was legitimate, organic TV from arguably the greatest all around, in ring performer, certainly of his generation, and perhaps of all time. I sincerely appreciated Shawn’s shout out to me on Raw which was, symbolically, a fitting end to my own Wrestlemania tenure.”
John Cena Appearing On “True Jackson VP” This Weekend
Nickelodeon issued the following press release today:
JOHN CENA, VIVICA A. FOX AND WILLOW SMITH TO STAR IN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF NICKELODEON’S TRUE JACKSON, VP, AIRING SATURDAY, APRIL 3
Nickelodeon’s “Up All Night†Special Programming Event Kicks off at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) with iCarly’s “iWant a World Recordâ€, Followed by New True Jackson VP’s “Pajama Partyâ€
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. – March 30, 2010 – It’s a fun-filled all-nighter for True, Lulu, Ryan and Jimmy as Nickelodeon premieres a brand-new, special episode of True Jackson, VP on Saturday, April 3 at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), as part of the network’s “Up All Night†special theme night kicking off at 8:00 p.m. with an encore episode of iCarly “iWant a World Record.â€
True Jackson, VP’s “Pajama Party†features guest stars Vivica A. Fox as True’s mother, Willow Smith, reprising her role as young True and a cameo appearance by WWE superstar John Cena. In “Pajama Party,†Amanda (Danielle Bisutti) crashes True’s (Keke Palmer) slumber party, where their competitive sides turn a night of game-playing and secret-sharing into a battle of wills. Vivica A. Fox and Willow Smith make special appearances, playing True’s mother and young True, respectively. Meanwhile, Ryan (Matt Shively) and Jimmy’s (Robbie Amell) preview screening of John Cena’s new action movie turns into an all-night adventure when their hero Cena surprises the audience by showing up, giving Ryan and Jimmy the thrill of their lives when he brings them to the set of his next movie and later, to a celebrity hockey game.
iCarly’s “I Want a World Record†finds Carly (Miranda Cosgrove), Sam (Jennette McCurdy) and Freddie (Nathan Kress) setting out to break the world record for the longest continuous webcast. To get their names in the Jonas Book of World Records, they have to webcast though the night, uninterrupted for over 24 hours. When a possible gas leak and an attack of drowsiness threaten their efforts, they look to their new segments which include random dancing and Spencer’s masterpiece sculpture to keep them awake.
iCarly and True Jackson, VP rank among the top-rated programs with kids 2-11 and tweens 9-14. iCarly is the top live-action series year to date with kids 2-11 and was basic cable’s top tween 9-14 program in February. True Jackson, VP is the number-two program on Saturday nights on all of broadcast and basic cable television with kids 2-11 and tweens 9-14 (Source: NMR, Live + 7 Day data thru 2/28/10, Live + Same Day data through 3/14/10). True Jackson, VP follows True as she navigates work life, social life and love life adventures around the Mad Style offices with her best friends Lulu and Ryan. True navigates her very first job, battles real-world obstacles like competitive co-workers and corporate politics and builds new friendships, romantic interests – as well as her niche as a fashion maven. Nickelodeon star Keke Palmer recently garnered her third NAACP Image Award; this year for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Program for her starring role on True Jackson, VP.
John Cena Appearing On "True Jackson VP" This Weekend
Nickelodeon issued the following press release today:
JOHN CENA, VIVICA A. FOX AND WILLOW SMITH TO STAR IN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF NICKELODEON’S TRUE JACKSON, VP, AIRING SATURDAY, APRIL 3
Nickelodeon’s “Up All Night†Special Programming Event Kicks off at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) with iCarly’s “iWant a World Recordâ€, Followed by New True Jackson VP’s “Pajama Partyâ€
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. – March 30, 2010 – It’s a fun-filled all-nighter for True, Lulu, Ryan and Jimmy as Nickelodeon premieres a brand-new, special episode of True Jackson, VP on Saturday, April 3 at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), as part of the network’s “Up All Night†special theme night kicking off at 8:00 p.m. with an encore episode of iCarly “iWant a World Record.â€
True Jackson, VP’s “Pajama Party†features guest stars Vivica A. Fox as True’s mother, Willow Smith, reprising her role as young True and a cameo appearance by WWE superstar John Cena. In “Pajama Party,†Amanda (Danielle Bisutti) crashes True’s (Keke Palmer) slumber party, where their competitive sides turn a night of game-playing and secret-sharing into a battle of wills. Vivica A. Fox and Willow Smith make special appearances, playing True’s mother and young True, respectively. Meanwhile, Ryan (Matt Shively) and Jimmy’s (Robbie Amell) preview screening of John Cena’s new action movie turns into an all-night adventure when their hero Cena surprises the audience by showing up, giving Ryan and Jimmy the thrill of their lives when he brings them to the set of his next movie and later, to a celebrity hockey game.
iCarly’s “I Want a World Record†finds Carly (Miranda Cosgrove), Sam (Jennette McCurdy) and Freddie (Nathan Kress) setting out to break the world record for the longest continuous webcast. To get their names in the Jonas Book of World Records, they have to webcast though the night, uninterrupted for over 24 hours. When a possible gas leak and an attack of drowsiness threaten their efforts, they look to their new segments which include random dancing and Spencer’s masterpiece sculpture to keep them awake.
iCarly and True Jackson, VP rank among the top-rated programs with kids 2-11 and tweens 9-14. iCarly is the top live-action series year to date with kids 2-11 and was basic cable’s top tween 9-14 program in February. True Jackson, VP is the number-two program on Saturday nights on all of broadcast and basic cable television with kids 2-11 and tweens 9-14 (Source: NMR, Live + 7 Day data thru 2/28/10, Live + Same Day data through 3/14/10). True Jackson, VP follows True as she navigates work life, social life and love life adventures around the Mad Style offices with her best friends Lulu and Ryan. True navigates her very first job, battles real-world obstacles like competitive co-workers and corporate politics and builds new friendships, romantic interests – as well as her niche as a fashion maven. Nickelodeon star Keke Palmer recently garnered her third NAACP Image Award; this year for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Program for her starring role on True Jackson, VP.
Former WWE Diva Resurfaces In TNA As Bischoff’s Assistant
Former WWE Diva Brooke Adams resurfaced on last night’s episode of iMPACT!, appearing as Eric Bischoff’s personal assistant, “Ms. Teschmacher.”
Adams is best known for her role in ECW as a dancer alongside Kelly Kelly and Layla. She was released from her WWE contract on Nov. 1, 2007 and had not resurfaced in the wrestling industry until her appearance last night. Since her departure from WWE, the 2006 Diva Search contestant placed in the Hawaiian Tropic, Planet Beach, Darque Tan, and Bikini USA model search contests. She was crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic Texas in November 2008.
Former WWE Diva Resurfaces In TNA As Bischoff's Assistant
Former WWE Diva Brooke Adams resurfaced on last night’s episode of iMPACT!, appearing as Eric Bischoff’s personal assistant, “Ms. Teschmacher.”
Adams is best known for her role in ECW as a dancer alongside Kelly Kelly and Layla. She was released from her WWE contract on Nov. 1, 2007 and had not resurfaced in the wrestling industry until her appearance last night. Since her departure from WWE, the 2006 Diva Search contestant placed in the Hawaiian Tropic, Planet Beach, Darque Tan, and Bikini USA model search contests. She was crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic Texas in November 2008.
Lethal Lockdown Teams, Next Week’s iMPACT!, Styles Bloodied
– The teams for Lethal Lockdown at next month’s pay-per-view will have four men each. As mentioned before, Jeff Jarrett has now been added to Team Hogan with Abyss. Sting is the only participant announced so far for Team Flair.
– AJ Styles busted his hand open pretty bad on last night’s iMPACT when he gave Jeff Jarrett a low blow. Jarrett was holding his guitar and AJ’s hand struck the end of the guitar, causing him to bleed.
– Next week’s iMPACT will start one hour earlier than usual and will air from 8pm until 10pm (EST). Announced for next Monday’s show:
- Ladder match between Kurt Angle and Mr. Anderson. A key will hang above the ring and the first man to get the key will be able to use it to open the cage door at Lethal Lockdown.
- The Pope vs. Desmond Wolfe
- Appearance by Matt Morgan to talk about what he did to Hernandez last week.
Lethal Lockdown Teams, Next Week's iMPACT!, Styles Bloodied
– The teams for Lethal Lockdown at next month’s pay-per-view will have four men each. As mentioned before, Jeff Jarrett has now been added to Team Hogan with Abyss. Sting is the only participant announced so far for Team Flair.
– AJ Styles busted his hand open pretty bad on last night’s iMPACT when he gave Jeff Jarrett a low blow. Jarrett was holding his guitar and AJ’s hand struck the end of the guitar, causing him to bleed.
– Next week’s iMPACT will start one hour earlier than usual and will air from 8pm until 10pm (EST). Announced for next Monday’s show:
- Ladder match between Kurt Angle and Mr. Anderson. A key will hang above the ring and the first man to get the key will be able to use it to open the cage door at Lethal Lockdown.
- The Pope vs. Desmond Wolfe
- Appearance by Matt Morgan to talk about what he did to Hernandez last week.
VIDEO From After RAW: Triple H Does Sweet Chin Music
After Monday’s WWE RAW went off the air, there was a WrestleMania rematch dark match main event, with Chris Jericho putting the World Heavyweight title on the line against Edge.
Jerichohad his ribs taped up, and told the crowd to “stop whining and blubbering” about Shawn Michaels’ farewell. He then proceeded to complain about his injury.
The match itself was pretty short, with Jericho poking the referee in the eye for a DQ to retain his title.
After some stalling, Edge hit the spear and left. Once Jericho came to, he started complaining again which led to Triple H coming out.
The Game hit a pedigree, and then “tuned up the band,” hit sweet chin music and then pretended that he hurt his crotch, since he’s not used to kicking so high like that.
He did an HBK pose on the stage, and finally left. Jericho was then helped to the back.
Check out this fan video from after last night’s WWE RAW:
Nasty Boys Gone From TNA & Creed Confirms His Departure
— The Nasty Boys — Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags — have reportedly been released from TNA Wrestling.
According to the webmaster of the official website of The Honky Tonk Man, Knobbs was involved in an incident at a TNA function where Spike TV executives were present. They were said to be very unhappy with his behavior, which resulted in both being let go. ProWrestling.net independently confirmed with their company sources that the duo has indeed been let go.
As of this post, their profiles have yet be removed from the company website, thus deeming their respective departures official.
— As reported earlier, Consequences Creed has been released from TNA. Shortly after news broke of his reported release, Creed confirmed his departure from the organization on his Twitter account, stating: “Thanks for the support! Yea it’s true no more TNA for me. So now it’s time to do work son! The only thing that can beat a Creed is a Drago!”
Nasty Boys Gone From TNA & Creed Confirms His Departure
— The Nasty Boys — Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags — have reportedly been released from TNA Wrestling.
According to the webmaster of the official website of The Honky Tonk Man, Knobbs was involved in an incident at a TNA function where Spike TV executives were present. They were said to be very unhappy with his behavior, which resulted in both being let go. ProWrestling.net independently confirmed with their company sources that the duo has indeed been let go.
As of this post, their profiles have yet be removed from the company website, thus deeming their respective departures official.
— As reported earlier, Consequences Creed has been released from TNA. Shortly after news broke of his reported release, Creed confirmed his departure from the organization on his Twitter account, stating: “Thanks for the support! Yea it’s true no more TNA for me. So now it’s time to do work son! The only thing that can beat a Creed is a Drago!”
TNA iMPACT! Results For March 29, 2010
Report by Tim Capture:
Below are full results from tonight’s taped edition of TNA Impact from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
TNA Impact
* Team 3D come out and talk about the poll on the official TNA website to determine the most popular tag team and how it was a tie between them and the Motor City Machine Guns. Team 3D challenge the Guns for the title shot for the tag titles they won at Destination X. The Motor City Machine Guns accept.
* The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Team 3D ends in no contest. Chris Sabin accidentally took out referee Slick Johnson. Earl Hebner came down to replace him and the match ended in a double pin with Devon pinning Sabin and Shelley winning Brother Ray.
* Jeff Jarrett is in Hulk Hogan’s office. Hogan is apologizing for Eric Bischoff. He and Eric make a good team but he does wrong things sometimes. Hogan was impressed by how he handled Eric so he’s giving him a shot at AJ Styles for #1 contendership. Jarrett leaves and Jay Lethal comes in to try and form the Mega Powers. They shook hands but it’s unclear what will come of it.
* Impact opening. Wolfpac and Bubba come out to start the show. Bubba is on the mic. He calls everybody pathetic sheep and marks who wouldn’t want to be him. He doesn’t need this job but he likes hanging with these types of guys. He says no disrespect but he’s better than Hemme and JB. He smack talks Eric Young and hands the mic to Nash. He says he and Young have become friends over the past year so he’d like him to come out so he can apologize man-to-man. Young is out. Nash says what he did was business and not personal. If there’s anybody to join the Band it’s him. He says the match isn’t happening tonight, RVD and Hardy aren’t in their league. He offers him to join. Young instead attacks everybody. They beat him down until Hardy and RVD make the save.
* Hardy gets on the mic and says he’s ready to do this match right now. He says in honor of Lockdown, the main event is in a steel cage. He’s now signing his theme song live.
* Dough Williams & Brian Kendrick vs. Shannon Moore & Kaz. Winner via spinning neckbreaker off the second rope from Moore to Kendrick, Shannon Moore & Kaz. After the match, Moore put an X on Kendrick’s forehead with makeup.
* Eric Bischoff backstage on the phone telling someone he’ll make it work and to have fun in New York. He calls over Miss Tessmacher to do some work. Lethal comes in to try and get him a 3rd member of the Mega Powers. He also has ideas for the show with guys like Iron Sheik, Junkyard Dog and others. Bischoff says to think big and come up with a main event. Lethal says he’ll come up with something great and leaves. Bischoff asks Miss Tessmacher to get him Beer Money.
* The Pope is in the ring. Pope has been dreaming of his Lockdown match his whole life with Flair and AJ trying to take him out. He says Flair’s time was 50 years ago. Pope wants AJ to head down to Cape Canaveral, to Kennedy Space Center and get a spacesuit because at Lockdown he’s taking him to the outer limits. When the smoke is cleared, Pope will be in the ring, the champion at Lockdown and the people will say the Pope, is, pimping. Chelsea comes to the ring. Pope asks what he can do for her. She says usually gets what she wants her whole life, but she’d like to be, how you say, a ho? He asks if she knows how to drive a stick? She says no but she’s a quick learner. She asks if that’s a gun in her pocket or he’s happy to see her? Desmond Wolfe tries to run in but Pope tosses him out and kisses Chelsea and leaves.
* Orlando Jordan is hanging over the ring attached to caution tape and is naked it seems. He’s going to rappel down. Jordan rappels down slowly to his music. He’s writhing around seductively and posting, crawling up the ramp. He has a set but no one can see it. Staffers put a curtain down in front of it before the audience could see what happened next.
* JB backstage with Tara. First blood match with Daffney tonight because she took something special of hers. Tonight she’ll learn pain. Daffney attacks her and the match has started as they fight to the ring. Winner via tool box to the head, Tara
* They’ve been doing free face paintings all day so they can turn off the lights when Hardy comes out and you can see all the glow in the dark face paint.
* Jeff Jarrett vs. AJ Styles in a non title match. If Jarrett wins he’s the #1 contender after Lockdown Chelsea wheeled Ric Flair out after AJ and Jarrett got in the ring. He’s watching from the ramp. Flair was thrown out for trying to get involved. Flair is back out ringside and the referee is distracted and eventually knocked out. Bischoff comes out with a guitar to hit Jarrett but Jarrett grabs it. AJ low blows Jarrett during this, hits the Styles Clash and wins the match as the ref comes to. AJ’s hand got cut open somehow and was bleeding heavily.
* JB backstage with Hardy, RVD and Young. Young says he did what he did because it was the right thing to do. Young is here for the right reasons and Nash is here for the wrong reasons. RVD agrees and says he’s got Young’s back. Hardy says guys like Nash try to hold them down while they climb the ladder to the top Lethal is backstage and stops Bischoff and says the main should be the model vs. Brutus Beefcake. Bischoff says there’s only one real main eventer here and it’s him. Eric says get to the ring so he can see who his opponent is. Winner via quick small package on Roode, Jay Lethal.
* Desmond Wolfe w/Chelsea vs. The Pope. Chelsea distracted Hebner so Wolfe could use a chained fist on Pope and get the win.
* They’re setting up the cage now. Thirty minutes later, Kurt Angle is out and in the cage. He says Anderson has been gunning for him since he came to TNA. He says he thinks he’s as good as Angle but he has no idea who he is. He’s an elite athlete who is in control, but with Anderson he lost control. Maybe it’s because of what he did with his warrior tags. What he does know is that at Lockdown it’s them in a cage with no control. It will end with his hands and face covered in Anderson’s blood. Anderson is out at the top of the ramp. He says this war needs to stop, they might kill each other. Week after week, he bloodies Angle, Angle bloodies him. He hits him with a chair, Angle hits him. He beats Angle, Angle beats him. TNA management says they’ll lose money if two of their top stars get hurt. Angle says this isn’t about management, it’s about kicking Anderson’s ass. Anderson says Bischoff sanctioned a match on next week’s Imact between Angle and Anderson in a ladder match. At the top will be a key to open the door of the cage at Lockdown. Anderson says the better man is supposed to win and Angle is a better father, son and role model. Overall Angle is a nice guy, but nice guys always finish last. Anderson says thank god he’s an asshole…..asshole.
* The fight started outside the ring. Everybody but Eric Young got in before Syxx Pac locked the cage. Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Syxx Pac vs. Jeff Hardy, RVD and Eric Young. On the way to the ring, Angle gave Nash the Wolfpac sign. Nothing as the show ends.