offical wwe thread

well i can understand carlito wanting out. all he's done for months now is job and play heel. it's not the carlito we all know and love the carlito i know had an IC title and was a cool dude. the carlito we have now is a guy who for whatever reason hasn't been written into any storyline.

Breaking News: Chris Masters Fired From WWE

The following is from WWE.com:

WWE has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Chris Masters. We wish Chris the best in all his future endeavors.

This should come as no surprise.

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good masters was just a roided up monkey. glad he's gone.

World's worst-kept secret. He had problems before the WWE had the wellness policy and now he broke it twice. Don't expect him to show up at TNA either for obvious reasons.

TNA Impact! Results: 11-8-07

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's Report). Edited for length to include in-ring commentary only.

1 -- CHRISTIAN CAGE vs. KAZ -- Fight for your Right tournament final

Really could have used a promo from Kaz before the match with him talking about this being a huge match in a quest for the title. West said it for him in the opening minute as Kaz locked up in center ring with Cage. Nice opening exchange on the mat without that feeling of them rushing through a 3-minute match. Kaz side stepped Christian near the ropes and Christian slipped to the outside. Christian took exception and stepped back into the ring to get right in Kaz's face. Christian reminded him he's the champ, then he slapped him, so Kaz jumped him on the mat and started reeling off punches. Christian came right back with an elbow smash and Euro uppercut from the middle rope. He thought he had put Kaz down with a monkey flip out of the corner, but Kaz landed on his feet and nailed a dropkick in the corner. They fought to the apron and exchanged blows before Kaz landed a slingshot leg drop across the apron. Cue to a break. Good opening five minutes. They returned with Christian in control as they recapped the happenings during the commercial break. Christian kicked Kaz in the gut, then dropped him with a DDT for a nearfall. He went up top, but Kaz met him in mid-air with a double-foot dropkick to the upper body. Both men recovered on the mat, then Kaz made his offensive flurry with running forearm strikes. There's a match going on, with Kaz trying to score a pin, and Tenay is talking about Kurt Angle, Hall, and everything else. Unbelievable. Suddenly, Kaz smashed Christian in the face with a leaping kick and had a close nearfall. He then nailed a slingshot DDT from the apron for another nearfall. Kaz went for the home run with a top rope leg drop, but Christian moved and both men recovered on the mat. They battled up top and Kaz went for the flux capacitor, only to have Christian bite him in the forehead. Kaz fell to the mat and Christian suddenly nailed a frog splash all in one motion. Nice spot and a very close two count for Christian. Christian went to the well for the Unprettier, but Kaz countered and nailed the Wave of the Future for a close nearfall.

Suddenly, A.J. Styles came to ringside and Kaz flew through the ropes with a dive on Styles. Kaz tossed Styles into the ring and knocked him around. Tomko then showed up and Kaz knocked him off the apron. Christian tried to use his ladder, but Kaz kicked Christian. The numbers game caught up to Kaz, who took a blow from Tomko and a ladder shot to the face from Christian with the ref distracted. Christian then made the cover for the win.

Afterward, Matt Morgan showed up in a suit. He clapped it up for Christian, which the fans booed. Morgan said maybe they should call it what it is: another screwjob. Morgan said his first act is throwing the match out and calling it a no contest. Christian was confused. Morgan asked if he stuttered. He said the match with Kaz is just getting started. Morgan booked Kaz vs. Christian in a ladder match at Genesis.

WINNER: Christian in 17:00 to advance to the finals; decision reversed to a No Contest. I can't critique the finish after 15 minutes of outstanding wrestling action. But, fortunately, Morgan reversed the finish and we're back to square one at the PPV. Kaz is a guy who I have seen routinely have great wrestling matches with a variety of opponents, so it was great to see him have an opportunity to work with Christian in an important TV match. This is how TNA needs to distinguish itself in the marketplace. Thumbs way up. (***1/4)

2 -- Women's champion GAIL KIM vs. ALEXA JADE -- non-title match

Alexa had this frightened look on her face before the bell sounded. Gail dominated early on, but Alexa came back with a running knee in the corner. She dragged her to the corner for a nearfall. Gail then made her comeback with a flying hair toss and a turnaround splash from the middle rope for a nearfall. Gail then hit a neck crunch out of the fireman's carry for the win.

After the match, VKM walked out and cut a promo on behalf of Roxxi. B.G. James said Gail wouldn't be leaving the PPV with the Women's Title. Roxxi then snuck in behind Gail and dropped her on the mat. Angel Williams snuck in behind Roxxi and gave her a powerbomb. ODB ran into the ring while randomly grabbing her crotch. She slammed Angel, then Gail had enough and gave ODB a top rope dropkick to finally regain possession of her title belt.

WINNER: Gail in 4:00. Serviceable TV match. Could have used some background on Alexa. (*)

3 -- TEAM 3D (BROTHER DEVON & BROTHER RAY) vs. X Division champion JAY LETHAL & ABYSS

Tenay read the announcement that Lethal is defending the strap against Guru at the PPV. That's completely random. In nay event, Lethal worked on Ray to start the match and Ray backed into a natural corner to collect himself. Lethal came off the ropes with a double splash on the Dudleys, then he hit a springboard dropkick from the apron. Abyss took a tag and went for a double chokeslam, but that didn't work, so he landed a double clothesline. Lethal took a tag and dropped a double axe handle on Devon's arm. He landed right hand jabs, but Ray tripped him and crotched him in the corner. Team 3D then went to work on Lethal. After landing a dropkick on Devon, Lethal slowly made his way to the corner and hot tagged Abyss at 7:00. Ray came in without a tag because that's what a heel is supposed to do and Abyss cleaned house. He nailed a chokeslam on Devon, then Lethal came off the top with an elbow smash. He made the cover for a close nearfall. Suddenly, a crazy man in a black wig named Black Reign showed up ringside and battled with Abyss. They fought into the stands, leaving Lethal by himself in the ring. Ray distracted the ref and Devon landed a low blow, setting up the 3D on Lethal for the win.

Afterward, Abyss continued to battle with Reign toward the backstage area. Back in the ring, Team 3D prepared a table for Lethal, then whipped off their belts and started pounding on Lethal's stomach. They continued to lay into Lethal before Sabin and Shelley finally made the save.

WINNERS: Team 3D in 9:00. It took a while, but they finally got the point of this: setting up Team 3D vs. Sabin & Shelley at the PPV. Now if they can only find Guru Dutt to set up his title match against Lethal. Match was fine, but it didn't play to Lethal's strengths of wrestling athletic opponents. (*1/2)

4 -- SCOTT STEINER vs. A.J. STYLES -- amateur wrestling match

With the ring ropes taken down, they had a handshake before the initial lock up. Styles danced around Steiner, who could barely crouch down into a mat position. Styles went for a take down, but Steiner shoved him away repeatedly. Styles had enough and took off his headgear. He then took out some powder and threw it in Steiner's eyes to score a take down. He then landed another take down with a headlock. Styles quickly nailed a fireman's carry into another take down. Steiner slipped to the outside to try to get the powder out of his eyes, then he returned to the ring and dropped Styles with a gut wrench suplex for a take down. He then nailed a spear for a second. Steiner with a quick overhead suplex for the third. He then nailed a belly-to-belly suplex for the fourth. Suddenly, Tomko entered the ring and jumped Steiner. The ref blew his whistle to throw the "match" out. Rick Steiner then made the save and cleared the heels to the outside.

WINNER: Steiner via DQ 4 falls to 3. Only in pro wrestling can seven falls occur within a three minute span. Pointless segment in an attempt to set up the tag title match at the PPV. (n/a)

5 -- KURT ANGLE & ROBERT ROODE (w/Ms. Brooks) & JAMES STORM (w/Ms. Jackie Moore) vs. ERIC YOUNG & SAMOA JOE & STING

The bell sounded and Tenay said they had exclusive info on Sting's mystery partner on TNA Mobile. Joe, sporting a big bandage on his head for reasons they didn't show video of to explain, tried to go after Roode, but Roode bailed to the outside. Nice separation of the feuding opponents. Roode then walked into a hip toss from Sting, followed by a dropkick. Sting tried to set up Joe to work on Roode, but Roode bailed again. Storm came in and got all excited about a top rope splash, but Joe casually walked away and Storm ate the mat. Classic Joe. Eric Young then stepped in and clotheslined Angle to the floor. On the outside, Young picked up the phone book from last week - randomly placed under the ring - and smashed Angle in the face with it. They cut to backstage where Borash waited with Nash for a talk with Hall. Suddenly, Karen Angle walked to ringside with a huge smile on her face. Too much happening. Let's go to a break. They returned with Roode picking up a chop on Young in the corner. Joe tried to get a piece of Roode, but the ref stayed in between Roode and Joe this time. Tenay said Kurt looks like a mental wreck, while Karen is calm and collective. Maybe Karen should be the world champion. Joe took a hot tag from Young and started cleaning house, including a snap powerslam on Kurt. Storm then took a corner E. Honda slam and Joe nailed a leaping kick to the head on Kurt. Roode, in classic heel form, tripped up Joe from the floor for his first contact with Joe, allowing the heels to go to work on Joe. Roode finally came in and Joe answered with slaps to the chest, but Roode nailed a hard clothesline. Joe came back with a boot to the face, followed by a leaping knee strike from the middle rope. Brooks smiled after Roode took the blow, then Joe made a tag to Sting, who cleaned house. Sting nailed a Stinger Splash on Storm, then Roode, then dropped Storm with a reverse DDT for a nearfall. Joe had enough of Roode and tackled him to the floor. Back in the ring, Kurt nailed the Olympic Slam on Sting and dropped the straps, but Young clotheslined Angle to the floor. Storm then measured Sting for a superkick, but Sting dropped him on the mat and slapped on a Scorpion deathlock. Storm tapped out after a few moments and the crowd popped.

WINNERS: Sting & Joe & Young in 16:00. Nice action to cap off the match with a rapid-fire finish. Match effectively set up Sting vs. Angle and Joe vs. Roode, but Young vs. Storm is too weird right now for there to be an issue between them. Good book-end matches to the wrestling tonight. (**1/2)

WWE Smackdown Results: 11-9-07

Finding the way
By Lennie DiFino
November 9, 2007
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – As the partnership between Acting SmackDownGeneral Manager Vickie Guerrero and ECW’s GM Armando Estrada continues, Friday night saw ECW’s brightest star shine when its champion, CM Punk, visited SmackDown. As Punk traded greetings with Guerrero, they were interrupted by Jamie Noble. The cruiserweight offered a gift to Vickie, and the Straightedge Superstar took the opportunity to have some fun at Noble’s expense.

However, the ECW Champion’s humor was not well received by Noble, who exclaimed he could defeat Punk in the ring. SmackDown’s GM agreed that a match between Punk and Noble would be a delight to our fans, and the two made their way to the ring to compete. Noble held his own against the top of the ECW chain, until John Morrison and The Miz interfered, leading to a no contest.

Morrison and Miz are both hoping to become the next ECW Champion at Survivor Series, and each was hoping to make a strong statement by attacking CM Punk. The champion would not go down without a fight, though, and he found a way to incapacitate both the self-proclaimed Shaman of Sexy and The Miz. Noble, seeing an opening, delivered a devastating gut-buster to Punk, leaving the ECW Champion in the center of the ring.

Love-hate relationships
Michelle McCool and her friend Chuck Palumbo were chatting with Torrie Wilson in the locker room when Victoria and Kenny Dykstra showed up and insulted the duo, insinuating there was more than friendship between Michelle and Palumbo. McCool headed to the ring seeking a measure of revenge on Victoria for the comments, but she was unsuccessful as the dangerous Diva picked up the win. The hotly contested rivalry between Victoria and Michelle McCool has run rampant in the women’s division, with each able to claim a victory over the other. Will the two Divas continue to bring their battles to the ring –and will their confrontations continue to rev-up Palumbo and Dykstra?

A warning from The Animal
The World Heavyweight Champion Batista came to Bakersfield Friday night with a stern message for Mark Henry. Watch the WWE.com exclusive video of the champion’s comments regarding the World’s Strongest Man and his involvement in The Animal’s beatdown during last week’s Tag Team Match.

Battle to the tag titles
The Major Brothers made the most of a 10-Man Battle Royal on SmackDown, defeating four other teams en route to earning the No. 1 contender position, plus an opportunity at the WWE Tag Team Championship held by Matt Hardy & MVP. In their first taste of golden dreams, Brett & Brian hoped to take advantage of the building tension between the Ballin’ Superstar and Hardy. MVP had ideas of his own, however, and the Franchise Playa made certain he and Matt held on to their shared bling.

Celtic carnage
The intense rivalry between Finlay and Rey Mysterio saw another chapter written on Friday night when the two men squared off in a one-on-one contest. The high-flying Rey has had success in the ring recently against the Irishman, but on this night the Master of the 619 was grounded by the original smashmouth style of Finlay. After the win, the physically brutal Irishman refused to stop, punishing Rey with a vicious attack.

No holds barred or broken
When the two behemoth forces, Undertaker and The Great Khali, clashed in a No Holds Barred Match, our fans witnessed to two of WWE’s largest Superstars going head-to-head in one of sports-entertainment’s most vicious contests. The Phenom and the Punjabi giant both looked to destroy each other in the match, but just as it appeared Khali literally had the upper hand, Undertaker unveiled a devastating maneuver that brought the towering colossus down and sealed the victory.

Matches
The Major Brothers def. Deuce & Domino, Jesse & Festus, Drew McIntyre & William Regal and Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore (10-Man Battle Royal)
Victoria def. Michelle McCool
Finlay def. Rey Mysterio
ECW Champion CM Punk vs. Jamie Noble (No Contest)
WWE Tag Team Champions Matt Hardy & United States Champion MVP def. The Major Brothers
Undertaker def. The Great Khali (No Holds Barred Match)

wow man... that mysterio finlay match was amazing. we don't see matches like that all too often. that match was just damn good. especially the end with the celtic cross. badass.

TNA Genesis PPV Results: 11-11-07

Real-time results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's report)

1 -- BLACK REIGN DUSTIN RHODES vs. ABYSS

Before Abyss could enter the ring, Reign jumped him on the entrance ramp and they started fighting ringside. They entered the ring to officially start the match. And they quickly went to the outside where Abyss picked up some plywood and smashed it over Reign's head. They did the every-PPV spot where someone goes through the PPV poster covering a spot on the base of the grandstands. Reign came back and started looking at some wooden outhouse on the top of the stands. He tried to insert his key into the outhouse, but he was distracted by Abyss. They returned to the ring and Reign landed a clothesline from the corner. Reign then hit a running Stunner for a nearfall. Abyss had enough of the painted man and chucked him head-first into a chair that Reign had set up in the corner. Abyss, looking for a free agent deal, picked up a barbed wire baseball bat and measured Reign for a gut shot. Reign escaped and started walking toward the outhouse on the stage, but Abyss chokeslammed him off the stage to some padding below. Abyss then grabbed the rat trap board and slid it into the ring. He then grabbed Reign and placed his hands into the workshop vice ringside. James Mitchell then showed up and loosened Reign from the vice. He distracted Abyss long enough for Reign to give him a Pedigree onto the rat traps. He made a cover and Abyss apparently kicked out. Reign then went for a brass knuck shot to the face, but Abyss ran at him with a Black Hole Slam for the pin and the win.

Abyss then grabbed the key from around Reign's neck and went to the outhouse. He opened it up to reveal a random man inside. He wore a Vader mask, looked about 5'11" and physically cut. He spit a red mist in Abyss's eyes, then started pounding on him. Reign double teamed him, then they locked Abyss inside the outhouse and dumped the outhouse off the stage to the floor below.

WINNER: Abyss in 10:00. Silly gimmick match that plays to a certain audience. Just what they need - more random wrestlers on the roster to fill roster spots. (*)

TNA Genesis PPV Results: 11-11-07

2 -- MOTOR CITY MACHINE GUNS (ALEX SHELLEY & CHRIS SABIN) vs. TEAM 3D (BROTHER RAY & BROTHER DEVON)

Another match started on the entrance ramp with Sabin and Shelley taking the fight to 3D. Once they moved into the ring, Sabin and Shelley straight dominated Team 3D, so 3D bailed to the outside to take a breather. Once 3D finished stalling, they entered the ring and took another offensive attack from Sabin. 3D finally regrouped with power offense on Sabin and landed a combo sidewalk slam and leg drop. Shelley then took a tag and matched Devon with shoulder blocks. He then landed a series of dropkicks on Devon. MCMG did too much posing, which is ridiculous for any team to ever do in the middle of a wrestling match, and Ray crotched them on the top turnbuckles. Team 3D then settled into a lengthy domination on Shelley in center ring. Shelley finally came back with a smashing superkick on Devon and Sabin took a tag to clean house. Sabin nailed a tornado DDT out of the corner and had a three count, but Hebner's cadence was too quick and he had to pull up on the three count so Devon could roll a shoulder up. Devon was caught in the corner for a double enziguiri kick. The action then broke down and Sabin had a pin on Devon, but Ray pulled ref Hebner out of the ring to stop the count. Ray then ripped off his big belt and started whipping Sabin. 3D hit a Doomsday Device and Sabin kicked out just in time when Hebner found his way back into the ring. 3D tried to bring a table into the scenario, which drew a reprimand from Hebner. They set up a table and the announcers weren't outraged by the potential screwjob. Sabin then ran up the table and flipped over onto his feet. He grabbed Devon and chucked him into the table. Ray then took a superkick and enziguiri kick for the pin and the win on Ray.

WINNERS: Sabin & Shelley in 17:00. Nice, lengthy tag match to tell a complete story following the TV. The inconsistency from the announcers on being upset about blatant interference and non-application of rules from match-to-match is frustrating. Are there any rules in TNA? We need some clarification on what's allowed in TNA matches. 3D lost, but with its placement on the card, it won't come across like a big deal by the end of the PPV. (**1/2)

TNA Genesis PPV Results: 11-11-07

3 -- Women's champion GAIL KIM vs. ODB vs. ANGEL WILLIAMS vs. ROXXI LAVEAUX (w/VKM) -- Women's Title match

ODB is the strangest woman I have ever seen. Before Gail Kim came to the ring, they cut to an interview with Crystal. Gail said she's not losing the belt one month after winning it. Gail came out last and the crazy women cornered her. The flask-drinking ODB talked it up early on, then Gail clotheslined everyone around the ring. The ref had enough of VKM and booted them from ringside. Two plane tickets and hotel fare for that? Suddenly, Roxxi walked over to the ref and drew an imaginary line down his forehead. A hex! He was momentarily dazed. ODB then spanked Angel while she was hung upside down in the corner. She then spanked Roxxi and spanked the ref. Roxxi started doing her hex dance and ODB started her crotch gyrating and they had themselves the most awkward moment of TV of all time. ODB went to the corner and started slamming Roxxi's head into her crotch. I have no idea what's going on with this crazy woman. Some fans had enough of this weirdness and chanted for Amazing Kong. Angel and ODB battled in the ring while Tenay and West exchanged sexual innuendos on how ODB likes it rough. Roxxi, ODB, and Angel set up a three-person spot in the corner, leaving everyone KO'ed. Gail took advantage with a dropkick on Roxxi. Everyone remained out cold on the mat, then Roxxi blinded ODB with a gimmick. Gail took advantage with a slam on ODB for the pin and the win. After the match, Awesome Kong walked out on stage and stared down Gail Kim. She pointed a finger at Gail, who held up her title belt in center ring.

WINNER: Gail in 7:00. Disappointing match. Too many women, some off spots, and ODB is just one odd bird. Just put Gail in a one-on-one match and see what they can do in the ring. (1/2*)

TNA Genesis PPV Results: 11-11-07

4 -- X Division champion JAY LETHAL vs. THE GURU SONJAY DUTT -- X Division Title match

Guru came out collecting money for his cause, then Lethal came out, and So Cal Val was enamored with him. The bell sounded and they started off with a show of respect. Guru then landed an eye poke in the heat of the battle and Lethal asked what that was all about. Guru said he was sorry, but he slapped Lethal in the face when he thought he was showing him up. Guru then played with Lethal in the corner, firing up Lethal, but Guru took advantage of Lethal's over-aggressiveness with a guillotine leg drop on the apron. He went for a springboard move, but Lethal countered into the Lethal Combination. He then went up top and nailed a top rope elbow for the pin and the win.

Afterward, Val clapped it up for Lethal with a big smile on her face. Guru and Lethal hugged, then Lethal pointed at Val to step into the ring with him. Guru then showed up and started tossing rose pedals in the air to shower Lethal and Val. Team 3D suddenly ran into the ring and started pounded on Lethal and Dutt while Val stood helpless in the corner. Ray stalked her, then refs came out and held Team 3D back. 3D turned their attention to Dutt and gave him a 3D. Lethal took a similar fate. Ray then took a mic and said Sabin and Shelley cheated. He said they could never beat 3D, so now the entire X Division will pay for it. Ray said they are taking the X Division Title hostage, so Ray and Devon held it up in the air. Devon picked up Dutt's tambourine and started pocketing some of the cash.

WINNER: Lethal in 12:00 to retain the X Division Title. A nondescript X Division match until the final few minutes when Dutt landed some nice spots. Typical even steven booking with Dutt having the offensive for most of the match before Lethal won. Not surprisingly, Sabin and Shelley won their match, but 3D gets their heat back. They didn't even have to wait until Impact. (*3/4)

TNA Genesis PPV Results: 11-11-07

5 -- A.J. STYLES & TOMKO vs. RICK & SCOTT STEINER -- TNA Tag Title match

Styles and Scott started things off, with Scott dominated the Gainesville Vocational product. Rick and Tomko took tags and Rick sat down on Tomko's back to dominate him. He then nearly screwed up a Death Valley Driver and crunched Tomko's neck on the mat. Tomko was OK, shook it off, and clotheslined Rick for a nearfall. Scott then took a tag from Rick and cleaned house. Tomko caught him in the corner, though, and landed a powerbomb in center ring. Styles and Tomko then settled into double-team work on Scott. Rick, who had been on the outside for a while, took a tag and had zero energy to make a big comeback on the heel champions. Scott did the work and put Styles up top for a combo top rope bulldog on Styles. Rick made the cover, but Tomko broke up the pin. The action broke down in and out of the ring, with some sort of craziness happening on the floor with the ref being knocked out randomly. Styles took advantage with a low blow and steel chair to the head on Rick. The ref magically re-appeared and counted a three count for Styles on Rick.

WINNERS: Styles & Tomko in 11:00 to retain the belts. Geez, how about a tag match with a clean finish tonight? An out-of-synch match with an old tag team that Styles and Tomko had to slow down in order to keep pace with. (*1/4)

TNA Genesis PPV Results: 11-11-07

6 -- ROBERT ROODE (w/Ms. Brooks) vs. SAMOA JOE

Joe chased Roode around ringside once the bell sounded, then they went into the ring where Roode pulled Joe to the outside. Roode went for a plancha, but Joe casually walked away and Roode splattered on the floor. Brooks laughed while the planted Roode fan didn't look so happy. Joe took Roode to the guardrail in front of the fan and she covered her mouth in horror. Joe then placed Roode on the chair and warmed up for a running Ole kick, but Roode sat up and slammed Joe's right knee into the guardrail. Roode tried to throw Roode into the ring steps, but Joe reversed and slammed Roode into the steps before landing an Ole kick. Is there a ten count in TNA? Back in the ring, Joe landed a corner elbow smash and turnaround leaping kick to the head for a nearfall. Roode then came back with a sick clothesline at 7:00 and scored a nearfall. Joe then ducked a clothesline and made his comeback with a leaping leg whip to the face. Suddenly, Ms. Brooks was out cold on the ground as trainers came ringside to check on her. Back in the ring, Joe applied an STF, but Roode reached the bottom rope to break the hold. The crowd was taken out of the action as Brooks was checked on ringside for whatever was going on. Roode landed a Northern Lariat suplex in the ring while they cut to a shot of trainers fanning Brooks on the ground. Roode set up for a piledriver and executed it before toppling over from the weight shift, but it was good for a nearfall only. Roode went for the payoff, but Joe blocked and hit the Musclebuster out of the corner. He made a cover for the win.

WINNER: Samoa Joe in 16:00. Good match, but not memorable. The Brooks issue took the crowd out of the final five minutes. Not sure what happened, but they certainly played it up like it was unscripted. (**1/2)

TNA Genesis PPV Results: 11-11-07

7 -- KAZ vs. CHRISTIAN CAGE -- Ladder match -- Fight for the Right tournament final -- #1 contender match

They had a contract hanging above the ring as the goal of the match. Kaz made a mistake of going for the ladder within the opening minute, and Christian kicked the ladder into his gut. Kaz then came back with a turnaround splash from the apron knocking the corner of the ladder into Christian's face, opening up a big cut around Christian's left eye brow. Later, Christian set up a ladder in between the guardrail and apron. He placed Kaz on the ladder, then went up top for a high-impact frog splash that popped the crowd. Crazy painful spot. Back in the ring, Christian got fingertips on the contract after scaling the ladder. He then catapulted Kaz into the ladder after Kaz pushed him down. They went back and forth, then Kaz crushed Christian to the outside with a ladder shot. He set up a ladder to climb, but he took too long and Christian cut him off. They battled on two ladders and Christian won the battle with a reverse DDT all the way down to the mat. Kaz came back and set up a ladder in the corner. He looked to the center of the ceiling, considering a possible leap all the way across the ring to grab the contract, but he opted for a leg drop attempt on Christian, only Christian moved and Kaz ate another ladder leg-first. Christian then climbed the ladder and he had his hands on the contract, but Kaz kicked the ladder away and the contract came flying down to the mat. The clipboard was still hung up, so the refs called an audible and said the winner had to crab the clipboard. Christian set up again, but Styles and Tomko came out. Tomko tried to hold Styles back, but Christian spotted Styles and tried to shoo him away. Kaz took advantage of the distraction and shoved Christian off the ladder, and over the top rope onto Styles and Tomko. Kaz then shifted his weight back toward the middle of the ring and grabbed the clipboard to win the match. Big crowd pop, then Kaz celebrated with the contract and clipboard afterward.

WINNER: Kaz in 15:00 to earn a title shot. Very good ladder match. I thought it would steal the show and it's the best match so far. Nice finish with Kaz getting a feel-good win. Hopefully they build up Kaz's title opportunity and don't just throw it on TV with no hype. (***3/4)

And for Sting's mystery partner:

8 -- TNA Hvt. champion KURT ANGLE & KEVIN NASH vs. STING & BOOKER T -- winner wins TNA Title

TNA Genesis PPV Results: 11-11-07

8 -- TNA Hvt. champion KURT ANGLE & KEVIN NASH vs. STING & BOOKER T -- winner wins TNA Title

Sting started for the babyface team. Nash landed big knee smashes in the corner, then sized him up, but Sting landed a kick to the knee. The fans chanted for Booker, but the heels continued to corner Sting. Booker finally took a tag, but Angle bailed to the floor. Angle eventually re-entered the ring and exchanged control with Booker. The action momentarily broke down when Sting battled Nash and Angle. Suddenly, Karen Angle bounced to ringside and touched Kurt on the leg. She remained ringside to encourage Kurt, who settled into a chinlock on Sting, but Sting powered out with a slam. Booker took the hot tag, did a spoonari, then dropped Angle with the axe kick. Nash broke up the pin with a falling down elbow, but Booker maintained the pin by remaining on top of Angle. The ref didn't stick with the count and focused on Nash instead. Suddenly, Nash gave Booker a Jacknife powerbomb. Sting then gave Nash a Scorpion death drop while Karen had the ref distracted with her screaming. Styles and Tomko then showed up and KO'ed Sting. Sharmell then came out and started battling with Karen ringside. The ref, of course, became occupied with the wives ringside. In the ring, Nash had Sting ready for a powerbomb. He waited and waited and waited and waited and waited, then Kurt finally showed up with the title belt and KO'ed Nash in the face. He then gave Sting the Olympic Slam. Angle grabbed the ref from the wives' argument and brought him in the ring to count a pin for Angle.

Afterward, Styles and Tomko entered the ring with Karen, who explained to Kurt that she took care of business. Christian then walked out on stage and looked down toward the ring with a look of disbelief. Kurt, Karen, Styles, and Tomko shook hands to close the PPV.

WINNER: Kurt Angle in 15:00 to retain the World Title. Ah, just another TNA PPV main event run-in spectacular. I'm more interested to see how the Christian Coalition dynamic develops from here more than seeing what happens to the title from here, especially since the title doesn't mean much right now. (**)

Source: PWTorch.com

WWE removes all links and images of divas on roster listings
We've received several emails on this since late last night. WWE has removed all references to Divas on WWE.com. Their bios bring up a "File Not Found" message on an otherwise blank page. None are listed on any of the roster listings where they had been previously. The only woman, in fact, on any "Superstars" roster listing is Vickie Guerrero.

Meanwhile, earlier today in Melbourne, Australia, Mickie James wrestled Beth Phoenix and Jillian was part of the show, so they are still on the roster as of today.

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And going to WWE.com to check it out and sure enough, not a diva in website

Arcademan said:

Source: PWTorch.com



And going to WWE.com to check it out and sure enough, not a diva in website

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are they firing all the divas? what's the deal?

Kim _Kaphwan said:

are they firing all the divas? what's the deal?

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Not likely. Beth Phoenix wrestled Maria and there was a 6 women tag-team match also on RAW tonight.

WWE RAW Results: 11-12-07

Laying down the Lawler
By Greg Adkins
November 12, 2007

TOPEKA, Kan. – After getting moistened to the marrow with beer last Monday night at the hands of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Santino Marella appeared thirsty for revenge this week during the Survivor Series kickoff. After coming to the aid of his “girlfriend” Maria, who was pummeled by the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix, the hot-blooded grappler called Austin out onto the mat, perhaps knowing the Texas Rattlesnake was nowhere near the Kansas Expo Arena. When Austin didn’t show, Marella channeled his venom at Raw announcer and Stone Cold friend Jim Ross. But Good Ol’ J.R.’s announcing partner, Jerry “The King” Lawler, intervened in an attempt to tame the Italian Stallion.

Six Pack
In a preview of next Sunday’s Traditional Survivor Series’ Elimination Match, a pride of WWE Superstars put the ring ropes to the test in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Jeff & Matt Hardy & Rey Mysterio tackled the onslaught of Mr. Kennedy & MVP & Finlay. Rising above their competition, The Hardys & Mysterio came out victorious.

Women on the Verge
In a tribute to beauty and brawn, GM Regal arranged for six Divas from all three WWE brands to clash Monday night in a Six Divas Tag Team Match. Mickie James, Michelle McCool & Kelly Kelly battled Melina, Jillian Hall & Layla. With an eye toward the 10-Diva Tag Team Match at Survivor Series, Mickie James pinned Layla for the three-count.

Training Day
With direct orders from Mr. McMahon himself, William Regal and Executive Assistant Jonathan Coachman helped train Hornswoggle for his Survivor Series match against The Great Khali. Coachman even went so far as to impersonate Khali himself.

Match Made in Hell
At the invitation of General Manager William Regal, Batista & Undertaker matched up on Raw to tackle World Tag Team Champions Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch. The two men, determined to destroy one another at Survivor Series this Sunday during their Hell in a Cell Match, warily choked down their hatred and joined forces.

Punt Attempt
A river of hostility continues to flow between Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion Randy Orton. During a heated exchange between the two during a face-off moderated by Mr. McMahon, Orton attacked HBK and prepared to punt his nemesis in the head. But Mr. McMahon stopped him, telling the Legend Killer to save the debilitating shot for their impending battle.

Timmm-bbberrr!
Triple H and Umaga knocked into each other like a towering pair of redwoods in a tornado. With the ring surrounded by their respective teammates for the tri-branded Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match, the two titans faced off in a Lumberjack Match. After suffering several cheap shots from the Samoan Bulldozer’s teammates, The Game climbed back into the ring to finally chop down his opponent. However, with such combustible elements around the ring at the same time, all hell was bound to break loose – and it did.

Matches
Batista & Undertaker def. Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch
Jeff & Matt Hardy & Rey Mysterio def. Mr. Kennedy & MVP & Finlay
Beth Phoenix def. Maria
Mickie James & Michelle McCool & Kelly Kelly def. Melina & Jillian Hall & Layla
Jerry Lawler def. Santino Marella
Triple H vs. Umaga (no contest)

just out of pure curiosity, can anyone find out who the big time celebrity was that was at a recent ROH show?

TemJin3000 said:

just out of pure curiosity, can anyone find out who the big time celebrity was that was at a recent ROH show?

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Nicolas Cage?

http://www.1wrestling.com/news/newsline.asp?news=30487

Kemps said:

Nicolas Cage?

http://www.1wrestling.com/news/newsline.asp?news=30487

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i shoulda figured it was him since i read an article about that movie on aintitcool.com...thanks for posting the info.

i'd love to see a movie about the true stuff that is pro wrestling. because to the untrained eye it's a sport for idiots. but to someone who actually knows it's a fucking circus sideshow where the main attractions are treated about as well as dirt.

ECW on Sci-Fi Results: 11-13-07

Pushing Punk
By Andrew Rote
November 13, 2007

WICHITA, Kan. – ECW Champion CM Punk added another win to his tally since obtaining the gold, but it didn’t come without repercussion as John Morrison and The Miz attacked the Straightedge Superstar just before ECW on Sci Fi went off the air. More on this story…

Champions kicked off the night, as well, as WWE Tag Team Champions Matt Hardy & Montel Vontavious Porter found themselves on opposing sides for the second consecutive night. On Raw just 24 hours earlier, The Hardys & Rey Mysterio earned a victory over MVP, Mr. Kennedy & Finlay. Matt did nothing to help his fellow champion when his brother covered MVP for the victory.

In the Land of the Extreme, however, MVP & Mr. Kennedy had better luck in tag team action against the Hardys. After Kennedy caused Jeff to take a nasty spill, MVP covered the unconscious Hardy for the win. To say the least, Matt looked none-too-happy with his regular tag partner. Kennedy then went for a chair to further demolish Jeff, but with all eyes watching, MVP suspiciously aided off the attacks to help his partner's brother.

Later in the evening, Matt Striker found himself face-to-face with the Big Red Machine. He explained that Big Daddy V is supposedly recovering from the flu and resting up for his Survivor Series contest, adding that his behemoth protegé will demolish Kane and his team on Sunday. Kane burst into the ring and taught Striker a lesson. He was left eating canvas, courtesy of a chokeslam by the beast. Did Daddy get the message Kane relayed through Striker? Will he be ready come Sunday for the Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match?

Speaking of Survivor Series, we were given a sneak preview of the 10 Diva Tag Team Match when Kelly Kelly & Michelle McCool took on Layla & Melina. The blondes ran away with the victory, perhaps foreshadowing a positive change to Kelly’s recent hard luck since taking on more match participation.

Matches
MVP & Mr. Kennedy def. The Hardys
Kelly Kelly & Michelle McCool def. Melina & Layla
ECW Champion CM Punk def. Jamie Noble (non-title match)