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On behalf of the Neo-Geo wrestling community, I thank you for correcting the thread for us, Bobak 
Of course, now all of my links from other forums won't work since they're now wrong and we still don't have the 'i' in the title of the thread (official is spelled wrong)
Of course, now all of my links from other forums won't work since they're now wrong and we still don't have the 'i' in the title of the thread (official is spelled wrong)
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AAA TV REPORT
AAA on Galavision
By: Xavier Hernandez
Show aired on: 08/02/2008
The announcers welcome us to the show from Acapulco. They show a summary of last week's show. Ayako Hamada joined the Foreign Legion, and Vampiro was assaulted by Mesias, while La Parka and Silver King lost to the Legion. The fat version of the Cain and Abel feud continued, Chessman lost to Dark Ozz, and his anger problems are affecting his relationship with Cibernetico. The big news was Konnan beign suspended by Joaquin Roldan. For this show, a Fatal Four Way Steel Cage match, Ciber teams with Elegido, and more.
*Pretaped Segment: Fabi, Estrellita and Sexy Star are talking in their locker room, and they discuss how important family is. Sexy touches and grabs the Reina de Reinas belt, but Fabi removes the belt from her.
1) Ayako Hamada, La Diabolica & La Hechicera vs. Fabi Apache, Estrellita & Sexy Star
-First Fall: The heels immediately attack the tecnicas, and the triple team assault begins. Both teams return to their corners, but the rudas still mantain advantage over the tecnicas. The rudas begin to accidentally hit each other, anbd the tecnicas capitalize to make the comeback. Hechicera lands outside, and Sexy hits a Silla off the apron. Diabolica also flies with a Hilo over the top rope, and Estrellita closes with a Tornillo on every lady outside. In the ring, Ayako misses a Moonsault, and Fabi hits the Shining Wizard for a two count. Fabi climbs the top, but Ayako delivers a Superplex. Ayako delivers a roundhouse kick to Fabi's head, and hits a Fisherwoman Driver for the three count.
Winners: Ayako Hamada, La Diabolica & La Hechicera
*Pretaped Segment: Elegido cuts a promo, and warns Konnan and his Legion, that he will avenge what they did to Joaquin Roldan. he also addresses Pirata Morgan, but the self proclaimed best wrestler in the world attacks Elegido with a chair. Pirata says guys like Elegido must always remian at Pirata's feet, and he'll make sure Elegido remains down. You must respect Pirata Morgan.
2) Mini Abismo Negro, Mini Histeria & Jerrito Estrada vs. Octagoncito, Mascarita Sagrada & Mascarita Divina
-First Fall: Sagrada and Histeria open the match, but the tecnico dominates the Viper with high flying moves. Abismo and Jerrito also join in, but Sagrada tosses them out of the ring. both teams make constant tags, and apply equal amount of ofense. Divina does an Asai Moonsault on Jerrito, and Octagoncito hits a Corkscrew Dive on Histeria. Abismo also lands outside, and Sagrada uses a Diving Hurricanrana to take out Abismo. Back in the ring, both Octagoncito and Divina uses modified slides to pin Histeria and Jerrito. Sagrada does a Spinning Octopus Stretch to make Abismo submit, and it's over.
Winners: Octagoncito, Mascarita Sagrada & Mascarita Divina
*Noti AAA:
-Reminder for the show in Monterrey. There will be a Gauntlet match (I believe will be with Royal rumble rules), and the participants are: Mesias, Alan Stone, Dark Ozz, La Parka, Kenzo Suzuki, Zorro, Black Abyss and Joe Lider. Both AAA and the Legion will bring in a surprise wrestler for this bout.
-There was a challenge during the taping in Acapulco. Two hosts from MTV (UK version), did not believe that Lucha Libre was hard, so they accepted a match. Electroshock and Pirata Morgan taught these two guys that Lucha is no joke.
-Konnan is suspended for three weeks, according to Joaquin Roldan. (I thought he said Konnan was out, not suspended)
-AAA has already launched its renewed website at "luchalibreaaa.com"
-Video package for the return of Gronda
*Pretaped Segment: Alebrije, Cuije and Gato say they must cheer Porky for his match, and bring his spirit back.
3) Mexican Powers (Juventud Guerrera & Crazy Boy) vs. Hermamdad Extrema (Joe Lider & Nicho El Millonario)
-First Fall: These matches are getting me tired, anyway. Typical match of these four guys, with weapons used and a couple of spectacular moves applied. Lider mistakenly dropkicks Nicho, and the MPs capitalize. Lider climbs the top, but Crazy hits the C-4 off the top. Juvi tries a springboard attack, but Nicho pulls his feet. Nicho does a Legsplit Moonsault on Juvi to take him out. Crazy sets Lider on the top, but Lider fouls Crazy. Lider delivers a top rope Death Valley Driver on Crazy through a chair, and the three count is made.
Winners: Joe Lider & Nicho El Millonario
-Aftermath: Juvi is sprayed with "187" the signature of the Brotherhood.
*Promo Video: This one recaps the feud between El Brazo and Brazo de Plata. Porky is down, because his own brother is attacking him, but his partners always cheer and suppprt him.
4) Pirata Morgan, Decnnis & El Brazo (w/Guapito) vs. Brazo de Plata, Gato Eveready & Alebrije (w/Cuije)
-First Fall: Guess what, Porky is already bleeding. Brazo uses a steel fork to open the forehead of Porky, while Gato and Alebrije are attacked by the heels. The tecncios finally make the comeback. Alebrije does a suicide dive on Pirata and Gato hits a diving Plancha on Decnnis. In the ring, Brazo slams Porky, and pins him with a Big Splash.
Winners: Pirata Morgan, Decnnis & El Brazo
*Pretaped Segment: Konnan is talking to the members of the Legion. He wants Hunter to unleash the wild animal within him. Konnan wants Electro to finish Cibernetco, and even they make fun of Ciber's magazine cover. Konnan tells Jack to outperform everyone in the cage, because he is the best. Zorro is apparently sad, but Konnan tells him that his loss at TM 16, was Konnan's fault, because he focused more on Roldan than the title. Zorro says things are already done, and calims the title will be around his waist sooner or later. Zorro tells Cibernetico that there will be no more miracles. On the other hand, Cibernetico sasy he's dedicating his match to Charlie Manson. If the legion thinks they're controlling things, then think again, because Cibernetico is still around.
5) Cibernetico & Elegido vs. Electroshock & Head Hunter
-First Fall: Ciber and Electro open the match with hard blows. Electro lands outside, and Ciber backdrops Hunter. Elegido dominates both Hunter and Electro, and for no reason the cameraman shows an Elegido fan dancing. Hunter hits an Electric Chair on Elegido, and goes for a Moonsault, but misses. Elegido uses La Casita to pin Hunter, whule Electro submits to a neck lock of Cibernetico.
Winners: Cibernetico & Elegido
*Pretaped Segment: Konnan walks the streets of Mexico City. He tells Roldan that his lawyer is already dealing with the traps Roldan set for Konnan. La Parka cuts a promo about the cage match. He tells Mesias that he unmasked him, he tells Zorro that he owns the King of Kings title, because Parka didn't defend the title. He finally tells Chessman that his anger problems are taking over him, and claims he will win the match. Mesias tells everyone that the beast will be locked in a cage to destroy everyone. He tells Parka he must retire, calls Zorro a slut, and wanrs Chessman that he will have a worse fate than Vampiro.
6) Six Sided Steel Cage match
Chessman vs. La Parka vs. Mesias vs. Jack Evans vs. Konnan
Prematch Comments: Zorro, who originally was slated in the cage, introduces his replacement: Jack Evans. Zorro tells Ciber that due to his injury, he is out for three weeks, but threatens to return to bother Cibernetico. He also introduces the "true leader" of AAA: Konnan. He was suspended, but Konnan just inserted himself into the cage match.
-First Fall: Every man attacks each other to begin the match. Chessman tries to escape, but Mesias hits him with a chair. Evans is already bleeding, due to the attacks of La Parka. Mesias hits every man in sight and climbs the cage. Chessman stops him, but Mesias uses a Crossbody to take the HB out. Mesias tosses Evans into one of the cage walls, and finally leaves the cage. Both Parka and Chessman have Konnan cornered, but Evans uses their backs to reach the top of the cage. Evans hits the 450 Slash OFF THE TOP OF THE CAGE to take Chessman out. Evans finally abandons the cage. Chessman locks the Crippler Crossface on Konnan, but no submissions are allowed in here. Chessman mistakenly superkicks Parka, and both tecnicos attack each other. Parka climbs the cage, leaving Chessman and Konnan alone inside.
Konnan climbs the cage, but Roldan's music hits the arena. Roldan arrives to tell Konnan that he was supposed to be kicked out of AAA. Konnan tells Roldan that he has sued both Roldan and AAA. For the moment, he is allowed to wrestle, thanks to his lawyer's work. Roldan tells Konnan he is full of surprises, and asks Parka to re-enter the cage. Konnan is attacked by both Parka and Chessman. Konnan is set on a table, and Parka does a Legdrop on Konnan, through the table. Chessman climbs and leaves the cage, while La Parka uses the door to leave the cage.
Loser: Konnan
-Aftermath: Roldan tells Konnan that was just the beginning of the end. He claims that all the Legion members will finish like Zorro: injured! Medical staff and Legion members aid Konnan.
FINAL COMMENTS: With the exception of the cage match, the matches were average. Both women's and mini's divisions are running OK for now. The Brazo/Porky feud has been weill built so far, but I would not expect anything big regarding in-ring performance. Any match involving the Mexican Powers and the Hermandad is just boring now. Both teams need new stables to feud with, because the hardcore formula is just overused. Finally the Konnan/Roldan feud is good, but we'll see how it continues.
i hope this is not too long, but i feel i must post all of whats reported for those who watch this show and don't understand Spanish (like me).
AAA on Galavision
By: Xavier Hernandez
Show aired on: 08/02/2008
The announcers welcome us to the show from Acapulco. They show a summary of last week's show. Ayako Hamada joined the Foreign Legion, and Vampiro was assaulted by Mesias, while La Parka and Silver King lost to the Legion. The fat version of the Cain and Abel feud continued, Chessman lost to Dark Ozz, and his anger problems are affecting his relationship with Cibernetico. The big news was Konnan beign suspended by Joaquin Roldan. For this show, a Fatal Four Way Steel Cage match, Ciber teams with Elegido, and more.
*Pretaped Segment: Fabi, Estrellita and Sexy Star are talking in their locker room, and they discuss how important family is. Sexy touches and grabs the Reina de Reinas belt, but Fabi removes the belt from her.
1) Ayako Hamada, La Diabolica & La Hechicera vs. Fabi Apache, Estrellita & Sexy Star
-First Fall: The heels immediately attack the tecnicas, and the triple team assault begins. Both teams return to their corners, but the rudas still mantain advantage over the tecnicas. The rudas begin to accidentally hit each other, anbd the tecnicas capitalize to make the comeback. Hechicera lands outside, and Sexy hits a Silla off the apron. Diabolica also flies with a Hilo over the top rope, and Estrellita closes with a Tornillo on every lady outside. In the ring, Ayako misses a Moonsault, and Fabi hits the Shining Wizard for a two count. Fabi climbs the top, but Ayako delivers a Superplex. Ayako delivers a roundhouse kick to Fabi's head, and hits a Fisherwoman Driver for the three count.
Winners: Ayako Hamada, La Diabolica & La Hechicera
*Pretaped Segment: Elegido cuts a promo, and warns Konnan and his Legion, that he will avenge what they did to Joaquin Roldan. he also addresses Pirata Morgan, but the self proclaimed best wrestler in the world attacks Elegido with a chair. Pirata says guys like Elegido must always remian at Pirata's feet, and he'll make sure Elegido remains down. You must respect Pirata Morgan.
2) Mini Abismo Negro, Mini Histeria & Jerrito Estrada vs. Octagoncito, Mascarita Sagrada & Mascarita Divina
-First Fall: Sagrada and Histeria open the match, but the tecnico dominates the Viper with high flying moves. Abismo and Jerrito also join in, but Sagrada tosses them out of the ring. both teams make constant tags, and apply equal amount of ofense. Divina does an Asai Moonsault on Jerrito, and Octagoncito hits a Corkscrew Dive on Histeria. Abismo also lands outside, and Sagrada uses a Diving Hurricanrana to take out Abismo. Back in the ring, both Octagoncito and Divina uses modified slides to pin Histeria and Jerrito. Sagrada does a Spinning Octopus Stretch to make Abismo submit, and it's over.
Winners: Octagoncito, Mascarita Sagrada & Mascarita Divina
*Noti AAA:
-Reminder for the show in Monterrey. There will be a Gauntlet match (I believe will be with Royal rumble rules), and the participants are: Mesias, Alan Stone, Dark Ozz, La Parka, Kenzo Suzuki, Zorro, Black Abyss and Joe Lider. Both AAA and the Legion will bring in a surprise wrestler for this bout.
-There was a challenge during the taping in Acapulco. Two hosts from MTV (UK version), did not believe that Lucha Libre was hard, so they accepted a match. Electroshock and Pirata Morgan taught these two guys that Lucha is no joke.
-Konnan is suspended for three weeks, according to Joaquin Roldan. (I thought he said Konnan was out, not suspended)
-AAA has already launched its renewed website at "luchalibreaaa.com"
-Video package for the return of Gronda
*Pretaped Segment: Alebrije, Cuije and Gato say they must cheer Porky for his match, and bring his spirit back.
3) Mexican Powers (Juventud Guerrera & Crazy Boy) vs. Hermamdad Extrema (Joe Lider & Nicho El Millonario)
-First Fall: These matches are getting me tired, anyway. Typical match of these four guys, with weapons used and a couple of spectacular moves applied. Lider mistakenly dropkicks Nicho, and the MPs capitalize. Lider climbs the top, but Crazy hits the C-4 off the top. Juvi tries a springboard attack, but Nicho pulls his feet. Nicho does a Legsplit Moonsault on Juvi to take him out. Crazy sets Lider on the top, but Lider fouls Crazy. Lider delivers a top rope Death Valley Driver on Crazy through a chair, and the three count is made.
Winners: Joe Lider & Nicho El Millonario
-Aftermath: Juvi is sprayed with "187" the signature of the Brotherhood.
*Promo Video: This one recaps the feud between El Brazo and Brazo de Plata. Porky is down, because his own brother is attacking him, but his partners always cheer and suppprt him.
4) Pirata Morgan, Decnnis & El Brazo (w/Guapito) vs. Brazo de Plata, Gato Eveready & Alebrije (w/Cuije)
-First Fall: Guess what, Porky is already bleeding. Brazo uses a steel fork to open the forehead of Porky, while Gato and Alebrije are attacked by the heels. The tecncios finally make the comeback. Alebrije does a suicide dive on Pirata and Gato hits a diving Plancha on Decnnis. In the ring, Brazo slams Porky, and pins him with a Big Splash.
Winners: Pirata Morgan, Decnnis & El Brazo
*Pretaped Segment: Konnan is talking to the members of the Legion. He wants Hunter to unleash the wild animal within him. Konnan wants Electro to finish Cibernetco, and even they make fun of Ciber's magazine cover. Konnan tells Jack to outperform everyone in the cage, because he is the best. Zorro is apparently sad, but Konnan tells him that his loss at TM 16, was Konnan's fault, because he focused more on Roldan than the title. Zorro says things are already done, and calims the title will be around his waist sooner or later. Zorro tells Cibernetico that there will be no more miracles. On the other hand, Cibernetico sasy he's dedicating his match to Charlie Manson. If the legion thinks they're controlling things, then think again, because Cibernetico is still around.
5) Cibernetico & Elegido vs. Electroshock & Head Hunter
-First Fall: Ciber and Electro open the match with hard blows. Electro lands outside, and Ciber backdrops Hunter. Elegido dominates both Hunter and Electro, and for no reason the cameraman shows an Elegido fan dancing. Hunter hits an Electric Chair on Elegido, and goes for a Moonsault, but misses. Elegido uses La Casita to pin Hunter, whule Electro submits to a neck lock of Cibernetico.
Winners: Cibernetico & Elegido
*Pretaped Segment: Konnan walks the streets of Mexico City. He tells Roldan that his lawyer is already dealing with the traps Roldan set for Konnan. La Parka cuts a promo about the cage match. He tells Mesias that he unmasked him, he tells Zorro that he owns the King of Kings title, because Parka didn't defend the title. He finally tells Chessman that his anger problems are taking over him, and claims he will win the match. Mesias tells everyone that the beast will be locked in a cage to destroy everyone. He tells Parka he must retire, calls Zorro a slut, and wanrs Chessman that he will have a worse fate than Vampiro.
6) Six Sided Steel Cage match
Chessman vs. La Parka vs. Mesias vs. Jack Evans vs. Konnan
Prematch Comments: Zorro, who originally was slated in the cage, introduces his replacement: Jack Evans. Zorro tells Ciber that due to his injury, he is out for three weeks, but threatens to return to bother Cibernetico. He also introduces the "true leader" of AAA: Konnan. He was suspended, but Konnan just inserted himself into the cage match.
-First Fall: Every man attacks each other to begin the match. Chessman tries to escape, but Mesias hits him with a chair. Evans is already bleeding, due to the attacks of La Parka. Mesias hits every man in sight and climbs the cage. Chessman stops him, but Mesias uses a Crossbody to take the HB out. Mesias tosses Evans into one of the cage walls, and finally leaves the cage. Both Parka and Chessman have Konnan cornered, but Evans uses their backs to reach the top of the cage. Evans hits the 450 Slash OFF THE TOP OF THE CAGE to take Chessman out. Evans finally abandons the cage. Chessman locks the Crippler Crossface on Konnan, but no submissions are allowed in here. Chessman mistakenly superkicks Parka, and both tecnicos attack each other. Parka climbs the cage, leaving Chessman and Konnan alone inside.
Konnan climbs the cage, but Roldan's music hits the arena. Roldan arrives to tell Konnan that he was supposed to be kicked out of AAA. Konnan tells Roldan that he has sued both Roldan and AAA. For the moment, he is allowed to wrestle, thanks to his lawyer's work. Roldan tells Konnan he is full of surprises, and asks Parka to re-enter the cage. Konnan is attacked by both Parka and Chessman. Konnan is set on a table, and Parka does a Legdrop on Konnan, through the table. Chessman climbs and leaves the cage, while La Parka uses the door to leave the cage.
Loser: Konnan
-Aftermath: Roldan tells Konnan that was just the beginning of the end. He claims that all the Legion members will finish like Zorro: injured! Medical staff and Legion members aid Konnan.
FINAL COMMENTS: With the exception of the cage match, the matches were average. Both women's and mini's divisions are running OK for now. The Brazo/Porky feud has been weill built so far, but I would not expect anything big regarding in-ring performance. Any match involving the Mexican Powers and the Hermandad is just boring now. Both teams need new stables to feud with, because the hardcore formula is just overused. Finally the Konnan/Roldan feud is good, but we'll see how it continues.
i hope this is not too long, but i feel i must post all of whats reported for those who watch this show and don't understand Spanish (like me).
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Not too long at all. Thanks for posting on the AAA
Heh. Looks likes all we're missing is Japan Pro and we'd be set here
Hope you don't mind if I send a copy of the results to ComicBloc's wrestling thread. I'll give you credit plus the link to your original post here. Thanks again.
Heh. Looks likes all we're missing is Japan Pro and we'd be set here
Hope you don't mind if I send a copy of the results to ComicBloc's wrestling thread. I'll give you credit plus the link to your original post here. Thanks again.
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WWE RAW Results: 8-4-08
Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.
1 -- IC champion KOFI KINGSTON vs. PAUL BURCHILL (w/Katie Lea) -- Intercontinental Title match
Burchill worked over Kingston early, but Kingston came back with the boom-boom leg drop and the fluid buzzsaw kick to the head for the clean win. It seemed quite unusual for Kingston to simply hit his combo without much resistance from Burchill, as if the viewer was expecting a counter. Instead, Kingston with the clean combo win. Afterward, Katie tried to get in Kingston's face to run distraction, but Kingston avoided Burchill, who flew to the outside. Kingston then chased Burchill to the back, leaving Katie in the ring. Mickie James's music hit, and Mickie charged the ring to defend her title against Katie in the next match.
WINNER: Kingston in 4:00. Short, clean win for Kingston. Burchill doesn't have much credibility at this point, but it was a good win for Kingston. (*)
2 -- Women's champion MICKIE JAMES vs. KATIE LEA -- Women's Title match
They returned with the action in progress. Announcers talked about Katie attacking Mickie in front of her father last week to set up Mickie's quest for revenge tonight. Mickie dominated out of the break, but Katie caught her with a slingshot smash across the middle rope for a nearfall. Katie then slapped on a bow and arrow, but Mickie slipped out into a pin attempt for a nearfall of her own. Mickie landed a head scissors out of the corner, then built some momentum with forearm smashes before landing a neckbreaker for a two count. Katie tried to come back with a stalker kick, but Mickie blocked and landed her spike DDT for the pin and the win.
Afterward, Beth Phoenix jumped Mickie from behind and tossed her through the ropes to the outside. Beth then rammed Mickie hard into the ring apron before rolling her back into the ring. Dude ringside shouted, "Give her a kiss!" Beth took Mickie back into the ring to inflict more punishment, where she landed an implant-buster wheelbarrow slam. Santino then walked out on stage giving Beth a round of applause for her dominating work. Beth then walked up the stage and smiled at Santino before grabbing a handful of butt cheek. Beth turned away to celebrate, then Santino grabbed a little cheek in return. Beth smiled and slowly walked away.
WINNER: Mickie in 5:00. Great, great segment. Very good women's match that the audience really bought into. Good to see WWE paying attention to what TNA has been doing with the knockouts to give their divas a credible TV push. And now we get the best of both worlds with Beth, as she's back to being an ass-kicker to go with the entertainment with Santino. (*1/2)
3 -- World Hvt. champion C.M. PUNK vs. JBL & CHRIS JERICHO -- handicap match
Before the match started, Adamle threw out one more stipulation: it's a 10-minute time limit. If there is no winner, then it's a triple threat at Summerslam. Nice. JBL and Jericho spent the first 15 seconds arguing over the new rules until Punk tried to attack them. The heels quickly regrouped, though, and started beating on Punk. Jericho went to the second rope and kissed his fist Lawler-style before delivering a punch to the skull. "That looked familiar," Lawler interjected with a whisper. Jericho has certainly been more of a mat technician in this match with the new trunks and new attitude.
At 5:00, Punk hip-tossed out of an ab stretch, but JBL was quick to jump Punk from behind. JBL and Jericho started arguing about who was going to pin Punk, leading to them brawling in the ring. Punk took a breather in the corner, but Jericho hit the Lionsault on Punk and had a pin that JBL broke up. More brawling between Jericho and JBL led to Punk smashing the heels into the corner. Crowd rallied behind Punk, who smashed Jericho with a flying smash. He dropped JBL with a bulldog, then Jericho and JBL collided. Punk went for the G2S on JBL and he nailed it. Punk made the cover, but Jericho broke it up just in time. Whew.
Jericho tried to fire off on Punk, but Punk nailed a powerslam for a nearfall with two minutes left. Punk then catapulted Jericho into JBL and had a roll-up on Jericho, but Jericho kicked out just in time. He wanted the G2S on Jericho, but Jericho slipped out and put the Walls of Jericho on. Punk fought the hold with 50 seconds remaining. He shook his head at 45. He reached out at 40. Jericho dragged him back in at 35. JBL re-entered at 30 and kicked Jericho in the head. JBL shoved Jericho to the floor, and with 10 seconds left, JBL came to. Jericho then slingshot JBL across the top rope and JBL fell backward on top of Punk. He scored the pin with just one second left to earn the World Title shot against Punk.
WINNER: JBL at 9:59 to become #1 Contender. That was a heck of a TV match. Excellent final five minutes with the crowd hanging on every second of the action. Punk had a very strong showing working within the stack-the-deck formula. (***)
4 -- KANE vs. MATT STRIKER
Kane quickly clotheslined Striker hard to the mat before landing a hard uppercut and a big boot to the mush. Kane picked up Striker and landed a clothesline/sidewalk slam combo before going up top. Kane landed a leaping clothesline before calling for the end. Striker then slipped into a chokeslam and Kane made the quick pin for the win to end the school-related clichés from Cole and Lawler.
WINNER: Kane in 2:00. Quick and relatively painless. (n/a)
5 -- World tag team champions CODY RHODES & TED DIBIASE, JR. vs. JOHN CENA & BATISTA -- World Tag Title match
Crowd was buzzing for this early on. Batista dominated Cody, even threw in a leap frog, and smashed Cody with a clothesline. Cena just smiled from the ring apron as Batista was turning this into a two-on-one match. Batista then missed with a shoulder tackle in the corner and sold a shoulder injury. Batista in jeopardy as they cut to break.
They returned with the champs working over Batista while Cena tried to reach out for a tag. Batista finally broke free and tagged in Cena, who exploded out of the corner as the crowd came to life. Cena dropped Cody in center ring and nailed the Five Knuckle Shuffle. He wanted the FU, but DiBiase made a blind tag from behind. Cody then DDT'ed Cena before rolling out of the ring to let DiBiase work over Cena. Fans chanted, "Let's go Cena" as the champs took turns working over Cena with nearfalls-a-plenty. Cody acted tough and slapped Cena, then blocked a punch, and nailed a Russian legsweep. The improvement from Cody is unmistakable.
Cena finally had an opportunity to make the hot tag to Batista, but Batista quietly walked around the ringpost to the other side of the ring apron, allowing DiBiase to regain his attack on Cena. The heels cornered him again, then Cena finally escaped with a sidewalk slam. He walked over to his corner to tag Batista, but Cena slapped Batista in the face instead. Cena and Batista had a confrontation, then Batista exploded out of the corner with an attack on DiBiase and Cody. Batista caught DiBiase with a spinebuster, then he turned to stare down Cena. Batista then dropped DiBiase with a spear and called for the Batistabomb while looking at Cena. Cena did his part by taking out Rhodes while Batista finished off DiBiase with a Batistabomb to win the match and the tag titles.
Post-match: Batista grabbed both title belts before shoving one belt into Cena's chest. They stared each other down before Cena raised his tag belt high in the air. Batista then held his title belt high in the air, each man measuring the crowd response. Pretty even. They backed away slightly, then Cena held his belt up real high for the audience to get a good look. Batista then walked across the ring for the other side to get a good look. Cena to the other side. Batista to the corner turnbuckle. Cena to the other corner for a huge kids-and-women pop. Batista had enough and walked over to Cena in center ring. They stared down each other as Cena's music hit to close the show.
WINNERS: Batista & Cena in 14:00 to capture the World Tag Titles. Very good main event match. I don't agree with Rhodes & DiBiase losing the belts on the principle that they were really starting to click as a tag team unit that could have a lengthy title run, but it's obvious why WWE pulled the trigger on the switch. Rhodes & DiBiase really rose to the occasion in this match with their tag team work on the established stars. Good story, good action, hot crowd, nice conclusion to the show. (***1/4)
Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.
1 -- IC champion KOFI KINGSTON vs. PAUL BURCHILL (w/Katie Lea) -- Intercontinental Title match
Burchill worked over Kingston early, but Kingston came back with the boom-boom leg drop and the fluid buzzsaw kick to the head for the clean win. It seemed quite unusual for Kingston to simply hit his combo without much resistance from Burchill, as if the viewer was expecting a counter. Instead, Kingston with the clean combo win. Afterward, Katie tried to get in Kingston's face to run distraction, but Kingston avoided Burchill, who flew to the outside. Kingston then chased Burchill to the back, leaving Katie in the ring. Mickie James's music hit, and Mickie charged the ring to defend her title against Katie in the next match.
WINNER: Kingston in 4:00. Short, clean win for Kingston. Burchill doesn't have much credibility at this point, but it was a good win for Kingston. (*)
2 -- Women's champion MICKIE JAMES vs. KATIE LEA -- Women's Title match
They returned with the action in progress. Announcers talked about Katie attacking Mickie in front of her father last week to set up Mickie's quest for revenge tonight. Mickie dominated out of the break, but Katie caught her with a slingshot smash across the middle rope for a nearfall. Katie then slapped on a bow and arrow, but Mickie slipped out into a pin attempt for a nearfall of her own. Mickie landed a head scissors out of the corner, then built some momentum with forearm smashes before landing a neckbreaker for a two count. Katie tried to come back with a stalker kick, but Mickie blocked and landed her spike DDT for the pin and the win.
Afterward, Beth Phoenix jumped Mickie from behind and tossed her through the ropes to the outside. Beth then rammed Mickie hard into the ring apron before rolling her back into the ring. Dude ringside shouted, "Give her a kiss!" Beth took Mickie back into the ring to inflict more punishment, where she landed an implant-buster wheelbarrow slam. Santino then walked out on stage giving Beth a round of applause for her dominating work. Beth then walked up the stage and smiled at Santino before grabbing a handful of butt cheek. Beth turned away to celebrate, then Santino grabbed a little cheek in return. Beth smiled and slowly walked away.
WINNER: Mickie in 5:00. Great, great segment. Very good women's match that the audience really bought into. Good to see WWE paying attention to what TNA has been doing with the knockouts to give their divas a credible TV push. And now we get the best of both worlds with Beth, as she's back to being an ass-kicker to go with the entertainment with Santino. (*1/2)
3 -- World Hvt. champion C.M. PUNK vs. JBL & CHRIS JERICHO -- handicap match
Before the match started, Adamle threw out one more stipulation: it's a 10-minute time limit. If there is no winner, then it's a triple threat at Summerslam. Nice. JBL and Jericho spent the first 15 seconds arguing over the new rules until Punk tried to attack them. The heels quickly regrouped, though, and started beating on Punk. Jericho went to the second rope and kissed his fist Lawler-style before delivering a punch to the skull. "That looked familiar," Lawler interjected with a whisper. Jericho has certainly been more of a mat technician in this match with the new trunks and new attitude.
At 5:00, Punk hip-tossed out of an ab stretch, but JBL was quick to jump Punk from behind. JBL and Jericho started arguing about who was going to pin Punk, leading to them brawling in the ring. Punk took a breather in the corner, but Jericho hit the Lionsault on Punk and had a pin that JBL broke up. More brawling between Jericho and JBL led to Punk smashing the heels into the corner. Crowd rallied behind Punk, who smashed Jericho with a flying smash. He dropped JBL with a bulldog, then Jericho and JBL collided. Punk went for the G2S on JBL and he nailed it. Punk made the cover, but Jericho broke it up just in time. Whew.
Jericho tried to fire off on Punk, but Punk nailed a powerslam for a nearfall with two minutes left. Punk then catapulted Jericho into JBL and had a roll-up on Jericho, but Jericho kicked out just in time. He wanted the G2S on Jericho, but Jericho slipped out and put the Walls of Jericho on. Punk fought the hold with 50 seconds remaining. He shook his head at 45. He reached out at 40. Jericho dragged him back in at 35. JBL re-entered at 30 and kicked Jericho in the head. JBL shoved Jericho to the floor, and with 10 seconds left, JBL came to. Jericho then slingshot JBL across the top rope and JBL fell backward on top of Punk. He scored the pin with just one second left to earn the World Title shot against Punk.
WINNER: JBL at 9:59 to become #1 Contender. That was a heck of a TV match. Excellent final five minutes with the crowd hanging on every second of the action. Punk had a very strong showing working within the stack-the-deck formula. (***)
4 -- KANE vs. MATT STRIKER
Kane quickly clotheslined Striker hard to the mat before landing a hard uppercut and a big boot to the mush. Kane picked up Striker and landed a clothesline/sidewalk slam combo before going up top. Kane landed a leaping clothesline before calling for the end. Striker then slipped into a chokeslam and Kane made the quick pin for the win to end the school-related clichés from Cole and Lawler.
WINNER: Kane in 2:00. Quick and relatively painless. (n/a)
5 -- World tag team champions CODY RHODES & TED DIBIASE, JR. vs. JOHN CENA & BATISTA -- World Tag Title match
Crowd was buzzing for this early on. Batista dominated Cody, even threw in a leap frog, and smashed Cody with a clothesline. Cena just smiled from the ring apron as Batista was turning this into a two-on-one match. Batista then missed with a shoulder tackle in the corner and sold a shoulder injury. Batista in jeopardy as they cut to break.
They returned with the champs working over Batista while Cena tried to reach out for a tag. Batista finally broke free and tagged in Cena, who exploded out of the corner as the crowd came to life. Cena dropped Cody in center ring and nailed the Five Knuckle Shuffle. He wanted the FU, but DiBiase made a blind tag from behind. Cody then DDT'ed Cena before rolling out of the ring to let DiBiase work over Cena. Fans chanted, "Let's go Cena" as the champs took turns working over Cena with nearfalls-a-plenty. Cody acted tough and slapped Cena, then blocked a punch, and nailed a Russian legsweep. The improvement from Cody is unmistakable.
Cena finally had an opportunity to make the hot tag to Batista, but Batista quietly walked around the ringpost to the other side of the ring apron, allowing DiBiase to regain his attack on Cena. The heels cornered him again, then Cena finally escaped with a sidewalk slam. He walked over to his corner to tag Batista, but Cena slapped Batista in the face instead. Cena and Batista had a confrontation, then Batista exploded out of the corner with an attack on DiBiase and Cody. Batista caught DiBiase with a spinebuster, then he turned to stare down Cena. Batista then dropped DiBiase with a spear and called for the Batistabomb while looking at Cena. Cena did his part by taking out Rhodes while Batista finished off DiBiase with a Batistabomb to win the match and the tag titles.
Post-match: Batista grabbed both title belts before shoving one belt into Cena's chest. They stared each other down before Cena raised his tag belt high in the air. Batista then held his title belt high in the air, each man measuring the crowd response. Pretty even. They backed away slightly, then Cena held his belt up real high for the audience to get a good look. Batista then walked across the ring for the other side to get a good look. Cena to the other side. Batista to the corner turnbuckle. Cena to the other corner for a huge kids-and-women pop. Batista had enough and walked over to Cena in center ring. They stared down each other as Cena's music hit to close the show.
WINNERS: Batista & Cena in 14:00 to capture the World Tag Titles. Very good main event match. I don't agree with Rhodes & DiBiase losing the belts on the principle that they were really starting to click as a tag team unit that could have a lengthy title run, but it's obvious why WWE pulled the trigger on the switch. Rhodes & DiBiase really rose to the occasion in this match with their tag team work on the established stars. Good story, good action, hot crowd, nice conclusion to the show. (***1/4)
Great to see this original misspelled topic back! =)
Can't believe 97, oops, make that 98 now, of my posts have come via this thread. Two more for the century mark! Wonder if I can "achieve" that prior to Summerslam, lol.
Good RAW tonight. For those who gave up on Adamle as GM without seeing him for at least his first week, I think he's gonna do a fine job. He brings a different feel to the position, and I for one think he's a good, goofy character that can switch instantaneously between sitcom father and outright jerk. Solid BOLD move by the bookers.
Can't believe 97, oops, make that 98 now, of my posts have come via this thread. Two more for the century mark! Wonder if I can "achieve" that prior to Summerslam, lol.
Good RAW tonight. For those who gave up on Adamle as GM without seeing him for at least his first week, I think he's gonna do a fine job. He brings a different feel to the position, and I for one think he's a good, goofy character that can switch instantaneously between sitcom father and outright jerk. Solid BOLD move by the bookers.
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-- Mick Foley is said to be unhappy with his role as SmackDown! announcer and may be leaving WWE television shortly, reports prowrestling.net. Several sources indicate that Foley is fed up with getting yelled at in his headset by Vince McMahon and is disgruntled with the current arrangement.
Source: PWHeadlines.com
Source: PWHeadlines.com
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Not too long at all. Thanks for posting on the AAA
Heh. Looks likes all we're missing is Japan Pro and we'd be set here
Hope you don't mind if I send a copy of the results to ComicBloc's wrestling thread. I'll give you credit plus the link to your original post here. Thanks again.
thanks, i appreciate the credit.
even tho we should post about NJPW, we should consider posting about HUSTLE as well, just for comedy's sake.
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Unfortunately I can't enjoy WWE anymore since the CW dropped Smackdown. (no cable). Ah well.
If true, I'd love to see Tazz back on SD. I think Tazz and JR could be a great combo. Screw ECW. They can have Grish and Dreamer. It's about time Tommy hangs them up.
HUSTLE owns every other promotion on the planet, period. I wish HG wasn't so toned down now, back in 04-05 (before he started puroresu) he was the funniest mofo on the planet. Anyone know of a place to buy HUSTLE DVDs, DSE and now HUSTLE Entertainment do one hell of a job of cockblocking people who try to get the word out worldwide.
With as weak as Smackdown is, and the WWE is general, you're not missing much GH. I can barely get through reading the results at this point. WWE be Jamaican me crazy.
All of the NJ info you guys could want is available at puroresufan.com. Stuart loves his Shin Nihon, and I'm not talking about the Kikaku.
With as weak as Smackdown is, and the WWE is general, you're not missing much GH. I can barely get through reading the results at this point. WWE be Jamaican me crazy.
All of the NJ info you guys could want is available at puroresufan.com. Stuart loves his Shin Nihon, and I'm not talking about the Kikaku.
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You don't have a MyNetwork affiliate in your area? Smackdown will be moving to that network in the fall.
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the only way i've been able to watch stuff from NJ and HUSTLE is on video streaming sites like you-tube.
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I love HUSTLE! They are funny! In fact, most of the Japanese leagues are awesome! AAA in Mexico is awesome too! I LOVE Ayako Hamada! She's fantastic in the ring!
I'm hoping I can get my TNA Live tickets next week along with the interviews! Woooo!
I'm hoping I can get my TNA Live tickets next week along with the interviews! Woooo!
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ECW on Sci-Fi Results: 8-5-08
Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report).
1 -- CHAVO GUERRERO & BAM NEELY vs. RICKY ORTIZ & EVAN BOURNE
Striker quickly won some points in Minnesota by referencing Bam's background from Robbinsdale, Minn., where the likes of Rick Rude and Curt Hennig came from. Match started with some back-and-forth action while the announcers talked about Bourne scoring an upset victory over Chavo a few weeks ago. Bourne took a hot tag at 5:00 and nailed Bam with a sweet double-knee smash from the top rope. Ortiz and Guerrero spilled to the outside, leaving Boruen and Bam in the ring. Bourne snuck underneath Bam and rolled him up with a unique bridge pin for the win. Striker was willing to admit that was quite impressive from Bourne.
WINNERS: Bourne & Ortiz in 5:00. Very nice finish by Bourne, who is officially a star on ECW. Nicely done. (*)
2 -- ARMANDO ESTRADA vs. TOMMY DREAMER
Colin Delaney showed up two minutes into the match wielding a chair. He wanted to take out Dreamer, but Dreamer scared him away into Striker's lap. Dreamer nearly walked into a boot to the face back in the ring, but he avoided the move. Delaney then hopped onto the apron to distract Dreamer, allowing Armando to roll up Dreamer from behind for the win to apparently earn an ECW contract.
WINNER: Armando in 3:00. Random deal here, as the match came out of nowhere when Dreamer was off last week's show and Armando has been a forgotten man for some time. Oh well. (1/2*)
3 -- BRADEN WALKER vs. JAMES CURTIS
Announcers played up Walker as if he's never wrestled before entering the WWE Universe. Considering no other wrestling organization exists in WWE's world, it's par for the course. Some basic wrestling ensued, then Walker landed a running left-arm clothesline. Grisham proclaimed Walker is a big fan of the clothesline. Apparently Walker has been watching some Nigel matches. Walker then finished off Curtis with a fisherman suplex for the win.
WINNER: Walker in 4:00. This was your ECW main event. Not exactly the four-way deal from two weeks ago. (1/2*)
Dirt Sheet: Howard Finkel introduced the Dirt Sheet segment, then they cut to the ring where Morrison and Miz were seated on their Hollywood director chairs. They kept the lights down for Morrison and Miz to introduce themselves. Morrison said he turned down $15 million from People Magazine for pictures of himself as a baby. Nice line. They brought out their first guest, ECW champion Mark Henry. They cut to a graphic of Henry's face on the Titantron to do a Conan-like segment where someone's mouth moves on the still-picture. This died rather quickly. Was that Ole Anderson doing the voice-over for the Shockmaster?
Mark Henry had enough of this act, and it was time for somebody to get his or her ass kicked, as Henry's music hit. Henry stormed the ring with Tony Atlas following close behind. Atlas spoke for Henry that there must be some sort of misunderstanding because they were not led to believe there would be disrespect for Henry. Miz and Morrison said if they were going to disrespect anyone, it would be Matt Hardy. Cue up Henry's mug on the Titantron with the voice saying something stupid.
Henry spoke to the Hardy lips on the Titantron, then Matt Hardy came to the ring sarcastically applauding this rough bit. Hardy waited out the applause, then Hardy drew the conclusion that Miz & Morrison must be huge Conan O'Brien fans to come up with such great, original content. Hardy said he just wanted to join the party, then he threw out the Brokeback Mountain line about Miz and Morrison. Hardy said he earned the ECW Title shot at Summerslam because in life and in high-priofile matches, there are winners and there are losers. He mocked them with their line to be jealous.
Miz and Morrison had enough of Hardy disrespecting them on their show, which led to a mini-skirmish. Morrison then accidentally punched Henry in the face, which upset the angry ECW champion. Henry squashed Morrison in the corner, then Hardy dropped Miz with a Twist of Fate. Henry and Hardy were left in the ring sharing a little bit of respect for each other to close the show. Tag match next week anyone?
Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report).
1 -- CHAVO GUERRERO & BAM NEELY vs. RICKY ORTIZ & EVAN BOURNE
Striker quickly won some points in Minnesota by referencing Bam's background from Robbinsdale, Minn., where the likes of Rick Rude and Curt Hennig came from. Match started with some back-and-forth action while the announcers talked about Bourne scoring an upset victory over Chavo a few weeks ago. Bourne took a hot tag at 5:00 and nailed Bam with a sweet double-knee smash from the top rope. Ortiz and Guerrero spilled to the outside, leaving Boruen and Bam in the ring. Bourne snuck underneath Bam and rolled him up with a unique bridge pin for the win. Striker was willing to admit that was quite impressive from Bourne.
WINNERS: Bourne & Ortiz in 5:00. Very nice finish by Bourne, who is officially a star on ECW. Nicely done. (*)
2 -- ARMANDO ESTRADA vs. TOMMY DREAMER
Colin Delaney showed up two minutes into the match wielding a chair. He wanted to take out Dreamer, but Dreamer scared him away into Striker's lap. Dreamer nearly walked into a boot to the face back in the ring, but he avoided the move. Delaney then hopped onto the apron to distract Dreamer, allowing Armando to roll up Dreamer from behind for the win to apparently earn an ECW contract.
WINNER: Armando in 3:00. Random deal here, as the match came out of nowhere when Dreamer was off last week's show and Armando has been a forgotten man for some time. Oh well. (1/2*)
3 -- BRADEN WALKER vs. JAMES CURTIS
Announcers played up Walker as if he's never wrestled before entering the WWE Universe. Considering no other wrestling organization exists in WWE's world, it's par for the course. Some basic wrestling ensued, then Walker landed a running left-arm clothesline. Grisham proclaimed Walker is a big fan of the clothesline. Apparently Walker has been watching some Nigel matches. Walker then finished off Curtis with a fisherman suplex for the win.
WINNER: Walker in 4:00. This was your ECW main event. Not exactly the four-way deal from two weeks ago. (1/2*)
Dirt Sheet: Howard Finkel introduced the Dirt Sheet segment, then they cut to the ring where Morrison and Miz were seated on their Hollywood director chairs. They kept the lights down for Morrison and Miz to introduce themselves. Morrison said he turned down $15 million from People Magazine for pictures of himself as a baby. Nice line. They brought out their first guest, ECW champion Mark Henry. They cut to a graphic of Henry's face on the Titantron to do a Conan-like segment where someone's mouth moves on the still-picture. This died rather quickly. Was that Ole Anderson doing the voice-over for the Shockmaster?
Mark Henry had enough of this act, and it was time for somebody to get his or her ass kicked, as Henry's music hit. Henry stormed the ring with Tony Atlas following close behind. Atlas spoke for Henry that there must be some sort of misunderstanding because they were not led to believe there would be disrespect for Henry. Miz and Morrison said if they were going to disrespect anyone, it would be Matt Hardy. Cue up Henry's mug on the Titantron with the voice saying something stupid.
Henry spoke to the Hardy lips on the Titantron, then Matt Hardy came to the ring sarcastically applauding this rough bit. Hardy waited out the applause, then Hardy drew the conclusion that Miz & Morrison must be huge Conan O'Brien fans to come up with such great, original content. Hardy said he just wanted to join the party, then he threw out the Brokeback Mountain line about Miz and Morrison. Hardy said he earned the ECW Title shot at Summerslam because in life and in high-priofile matches, there are winners and there are losers. He mocked them with their line to be jealous.
Miz and Morrison had enough of Hardy disrespecting them on their show, which led to a mini-skirmish. Morrison then accidentally punched Henry in the face, which upset the angry ECW champion. Henry squashed Morrison in the corner, then Hardy dropped Miz with a Twist of Fate. Henry and Hardy were left in the ring sharing a little bit of respect for each other to close the show. Tag match next week anyone?
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Matt Striker has joined Tod Grisham on commentary for tonight's ECW telecast. Tazz has shifted to announcing Smackdown with Jim Ross. This probably isn't a permanent change, but until ECW airs, it won't be clear. It's probably a case of Mick Foley sitting out a week to sell the angle with Edge last week. It could also be a tryout for Striker should Foley leave WWE when his contract expired this fall.
While HUSTLE does one hell of a crackdown on anyone who tries to sell their DVDs on the net, there are plenty of places to get just about every other promotion discs cheap. People like me charge outlandish fees like $2/disc on most stuff, and "expensive" websites like IVPVideos.com and putofbfdoutvr.com aren't much more. They also get all of the new stuff all of the time, so it's easy to pick up on good NJ/AJ/Joshi/Dragon Gate shows.
I wish Hard Gay's English was better. If he could speak English without the Japanese accent he'd draw tons of money as WWE Champion (as the uncensored 04-05 Hard Gay, not the "gays got mad after everyone found out I fuck Suzuki Anna" Hard Gay).
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speaking of Dragon Gate, they have a show coming here to SoCal in September. i might just go.
about Matt Striker last night on ECW doing commentary...he was great! i liked his whole "wrestling nerd" thing, and he seemed to really know his stuff. (like how all nerds do.
) the only problem was that he didn't speak loud enough on his mic, so sometimes you couldn't catch some of what he said. but otherwise, he did very good.
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Yeah, Striker was fukkin' awesome on the mic last night. I expect him to stay there should Foley leave. And Tazz back on SD is nice to see. He's a veteran announcer now who has earned his stripes.
And, that makes 100 posts from me in this rasslin' thread!
And, that makes 100 posts from me in this rasslin' thread!
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TNA Impact! Results: 8-7-08
Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.
1 -- JACQUELINE vs. ROXXI -- Bimbo brawl -- Traci Brooks referee
I wonder how much Roxxi is paying her stylist to keep the head shaved for TV. She almost looks normal without hair, but not quite. Traci was solid on the mat counting nearfalls here. Good form, clear call to the timekeeper, and she held firm in discussions with the participants. In other words, she's better than the male referees due to TNA depending on the referee incompetence formula in the majority of matches. Roxxi ended this in four minutes with the voodoo drop after taking a few trashcan lid shots to the head.
WINNER: Roxxi in 4:00. Totally fine. Traci > TNA refs. (1/2*)
2 -- SONJAY DUTT vs. CURRY MAN
Bell never sounded, so this match isn't official. Not that it matters. Val came to ringside a minute into the action looking for her ring. Dutt told her to hit the bricks, giving Curry an opening to take control of the match. Dutt then used his feet on the ropes to score a pin with the roll-up.
Post-match: Dutt gave Curry a low blow, then Val slipped into the ring to demand answers on where her ring is. Dutt backed out of the ring, only to find Shark Boy attack him from behind. Super Eric then provided back-up to give Dutt a press slam in the ring. He reached into Dutt's trunks to find the wedding ring. Why in the world Dutt would wrestle with a ring in his tights is beyond me. Val then screamed at Dutt after defending him for so long. Dutt gave an excuse that when Val visited him in the hospital, the ring dropped into his lap for safe-keeping. He said maybe it was a message that she was ready to leave Jay Lethal for him. Dutt said he cares about Val, and he's thrilled she got her ring back. They shared a nice hug with Dutt breathing a sigh of relief that he lied his way back into Val's good graces. West had a random voice-over about this guy.
WINNER: Um, oh yeah, there was a match. Dutt in 3:00. Just more of the same with this program. (1/2*)
2 -- MOTOR CITY MACHINEGUNS (CHRIS SABIN & ALEX SHELLEY) vs. JAY LETHAL & CONSEQUENCES CREED
Tenay provided some notes from Cornette that Daivari will be at Hard Justice this Sunday, and some information is available on him at TNA's website. Also from Cornette, the main event eight-man gauntlet match tonight will start with A.J. Styles and Kurt Angle. This turned into a video game-style match with a lot of spots in sequence without a whole lot of selling. Creed nearly finished off Shelley with the TKO, but Guns came back with a Swanton Bomb combo on Creed for a nearfall. Shelley tried to finish off Creed with Sliced Bread #2, but Creed rolled up Shelley in the corner for the win. Afterward, Creed wanted to shake hands, but Shelley piefaced him and walked away. We need follow-up on that, instead, they cut to Karen's Angle.
WINNERS: Creed & Lethal in 8:00. A team teaming together for the first time beat one of TNA's only good tag teams. Just a video-game style match that was fun, but had zero psychology and was there for what it was worth. (*1/2)
3 -- TEAM 3D (BROTHER RAY & BROTHER DEVON) and BEER MONEY (ROBERT ROODE & JAMES STORM) vs. CHRISTIAN CAGE & RHINO and LAX (HERNANDEZ & HOMICIDE w/Hector Guerrero) -- No DQ tables match
Rhino delivered a Gore to all of the heels to start things off. Heels rolled to the floor to recover, but Homicide nailed a suicide dive. Christian splashed Ray, then Hernandez flew over the top rope with a splash on Rhino and Roode.
A lot of spots ensued after the commercial break, as men flew all over the ring and floor. 3D tried the what's up diving headbutt on Hernandez, but Hernandez escaped. Christian then spit beer into Storm's face, leading to Homicide nailing the Gringo killer on Storm for the pin and the win.
Post-match: Johnny Devine came to ringside and gave Ray a kendo stick to use to blast the winners. Hernandez took a 3D, then Christian took a hangmen's neck breaker from Beer Money. Devine and Devon then brought the glass table into the ring. Instead of going for Christian, they grabbed Homicide and put him through the glass table with a combo powerbomb. Tenay and West with canned voice-overs that they hope it's not too bad with Homicide's obvious injuries.
WINNERS: LAX & Christian & Rhino in 6:00. Just another example of the actual wrestling match not even mattering, as the post-match usually takes precedence over anything from bell-to-bell. Post-match gave reason for the heels to get their comeuppance at the PPV, though.
4 -- AWESOME KONG (w/Beautiful People and Raisha Saeed) vs. SALINAS
Salinas was dressed for a fiesta or a night at an L.A. club rather than a wrestling match. Tenay said Homicide was taken to a hospital. Kong nearly knocked Salinas out of her booty shorts right away with the Awesome Bomb in center ring. Quick pin for the win.
WINNER: Kong in 1:00. I'm still not sure why wrestling matches occur on this show. I liked the set-up to the six-woman tag match until Abyss randomly became involved. I'm fine with Abyss on the show, but we have no context for his random appearances. (n/a)
5 -- GAUNTLET
A.J. Styles and Kurt Angle started things off with a fight in the ring. Matt Morgan and Tomko then came out as the third and fourth participants. They had a sword fight with Morgan scaring Tomko out of the ring. Morgan then got all giddy and chased Tomko out of the ringside area to the outside. B.G. James and Kip James came out as the fifth and sixth participants. Where has Kip been? They picked up their feud with a brawl on the outside. This is a battle royale last I checked. B.G. then carefully placed a chair into Kip's throat for both men to take a breather. Back in the ring, Angle started bleeding like a leaky faucet when he took a ladder shot to the head. The editing showed that he immediately started bleeding. Scary scary stuff. Booker and Joe were the final two participants in the deal.
During the break, Kip was eliminated. Styles then eliminated Angle and Booker eliminated Styles. On the floor, Angle put Styles in the anklelock with Angle still bleeding profusely. Final four were Morgan, Tomko, Joe, and Booker. Morgan is just so not-fluid in the ring. Tomko and Booker then mercifully eliminated Morgan. The heels then double-teamed Joe in the ring. Booker started talking trash, but Joe eliminated him. So, now it's Joe vs. Tomko in a one-on-one deal. Joe hit the musclebuster, then made the cover on Tomko for the win.
Post-match: Joe took the mic afterward and screamed Booker's name. He said he's taking back his belt at the PPV, then Sting is next. Sting's music hit, the lights went down, then Sting appeared at the top of the rafters looking down at Joe.
WINNER: Joe in 13:00. Just your good 'ole fashioned TNA gauntlet match with a lot of extracurricular activity before Joe finally looked good with a solid victory. Rushed, but fine for putting a cap on the Hard Justice PPV hype. (*1/4)
Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.
1 -- JACQUELINE vs. ROXXI -- Bimbo brawl -- Traci Brooks referee
I wonder how much Roxxi is paying her stylist to keep the head shaved for TV. She almost looks normal without hair, but not quite. Traci was solid on the mat counting nearfalls here. Good form, clear call to the timekeeper, and she held firm in discussions with the participants. In other words, she's better than the male referees due to TNA depending on the referee incompetence formula in the majority of matches. Roxxi ended this in four minutes with the voodoo drop after taking a few trashcan lid shots to the head.
WINNER: Roxxi in 4:00. Totally fine. Traci > TNA refs. (1/2*)
2 -- SONJAY DUTT vs. CURRY MAN
Bell never sounded, so this match isn't official. Not that it matters. Val came to ringside a minute into the action looking for her ring. Dutt told her to hit the bricks, giving Curry an opening to take control of the match. Dutt then used his feet on the ropes to score a pin with the roll-up.
Post-match: Dutt gave Curry a low blow, then Val slipped into the ring to demand answers on where her ring is. Dutt backed out of the ring, only to find Shark Boy attack him from behind. Super Eric then provided back-up to give Dutt a press slam in the ring. He reached into Dutt's trunks to find the wedding ring. Why in the world Dutt would wrestle with a ring in his tights is beyond me. Val then screamed at Dutt after defending him for so long. Dutt gave an excuse that when Val visited him in the hospital, the ring dropped into his lap for safe-keeping. He said maybe it was a message that she was ready to leave Jay Lethal for him. Dutt said he cares about Val, and he's thrilled she got her ring back. They shared a nice hug with Dutt breathing a sigh of relief that he lied his way back into Val's good graces. West had a random voice-over about this guy.
WINNER: Um, oh yeah, there was a match. Dutt in 3:00. Just more of the same with this program. (1/2*)
2 -- MOTOR CITY MACHINEGUNS (CHRIS SABIN & ALEX SHELLEY) vs. JAY LETHAL & CONSEQUENCES CREED
Tenay provided some notes from Cornette that Daivari will be at Hard Justice this Sunday, and some information is available on him at TNA's website. Also from Cornette, the main event eight-man gauntlet match tonight will start with A.J. Styles and Kurt Angle. This turned into a video game-style match with a lot of spots in sequence without a whole lot of selling. Creed nearly finished off Shelley with the TKO, but Guns came back with a Swanton Bomb combo on Creed for a nearfall. Shelley tried to finish off Creed with Sliced Bread #2, but Creed rolled up Shelley in the corner for the win. Afterward, Creed wanted to shake hands, but Shelley piefaced him and walked away. We need follow-up on that, instead, they cut to Karen's Angle.
WINNERS: Creed & Lethal in 8:00. A team teaming together for the first time beat one of TNA's only good tag teams. Just a video-game style match that was fun, but had zero psychology and was there for what it was worth. (*1/2)
3 -- TEAM 3D (BROTHER RAY & BROTHER DEVON) and BEER MONEY (ROBERT ROODE & JAMES STORM) vs. CHRISTIAN CAGE & RHINO and LAX (HERNANDEZ & HOMICIDE w/Hector Guerrero) -- No DQ tables match
Rhino delivered a Gore to all of the heels to start things off. Heels rolled to the floor to recover, but Homicide nailed a suicide dive. Christian splashed Ray, then Hernandez flew over the top rope with a splash on Rhino and Roode.
A lot of spots ensued after the commercial break, as men flew all over the ring and floor. 3D tried the what's up diving headbutt on Hernandez, but Hernandez escaped. Christian then spit beer into Storm's face, leading to Homicide nailing the Gringo killer on Storm for the pin and the win.
Post-match: Johnny Devine came to ringside and gave Ray a kendo stick to use to blast the winners. Hernandez took a 3D, then Christian took a hangmen's neck breaker from Beer Money. Devine and Devon then brought the glass table into the ring. Instead of going for Christian, they grabbed Homicide and put him through the glass table with a combo powerbomb. Tenay and West with canned voice-overs that they hope it's not too bad with Homicide's obvious injuries.
WINNERS: LAX & Christian & Rhino in 6:00. Just another example of the actual wrestling match not even mattering, as the post-match usually takes precedence over anything from bell-to-bell. Post-match gave reason for the heels to get their comeuppance at the PPV, though.
4 -- AWESOME KONG (w/Beautiful People and Raisha Saeed) vs. SALINAS
Salinas was dressed for a fiesta or a night at an L.A. club rather than a wrestling match. Tenay said Homicide was taken to a hospital. Kong nearly knocked Salinas out of her booty shorts right away with the Awesome Bomb in center ring. Quick pin for the win.
WINNER: Kong in 1:00. I'm still not sure why wrestling matches occur on this show. I liked the set-up to the six-woman tag match until Abyss randomly became involved. I'm fine with Abyss on the show, but we have no context for his random appearances. (n/a)
5 -- GAUNTLET
A.J. Styles and Kurt Angle started things off with a fight in the ring. Matt Morgan and Tomko then came out as the third and fourth participants. They had a sword fight with Morgan scaring Tomko out of the ring. Morgan then got all giddy and chased Tomko out of the ringside area to the outside. B.G. James and Kip James came out as the fifth and sixth participants. Where has Kip been? They picked up their feud with a brawl on the outside. This is a battle royale last I checked. B.G. then carefully placed a chair into Kip's throat for both men to take a breather. Back in the ring, Angle started bleeding like a leaky faucet when he took a ladder shot to the head. The editing showed that he immediately started bleeding. Scary scary stuff. Booker and Joe were the final two participants in the deal.
During the break, Kip was eliminated. Styles then eliminated Angle and Booker eliminated Styles. On the floor, Angle put Styles in the anklelock with Angle still bleeding profusely. Final four were Morgan, Tomko, Joe, and Booker. Morgan is just so not-fluid in the ring. Tomko and Booker then mercifully eliminated Morgan. The heels then double-teamed Joe in the ring. Booker started talking trash, but Joe eliminated him. So, now it's Joe vs. Tomko in a one-on-one deal. Joe hit the musclebuster, then made the cover on Tomko for the win.
Post-match: Joe took the mic afterward and screamed Booker's name. He said he's taking back his belt at the PPV, then Sting is next. Sting's music hit, the lights went down, then Sting appeared at the top of the rafters looking down at Joe.
WINNER: Joe in 13:00. Just your good 'ole fashioned TNA gauntlet match with a lot of extracurricular activity before Joe finally looked good with a solid victory. Rushed, but fine for putting a cap on the Hard Justice PPV hype. (*1/4)
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WWE Smackdown Results: 8-8-08
Results courtesy of ProWrestling.net (direct link to Rich Twilling's complete report). Partly condensed here for easy reading.
1. Natalya, Maryse, and Victoria defeated Michelle McCool, Cherry, and Maria in an Olympic divas match in 2:35. All of the divas came out in various Olympic event outfits. Maryse came out in tennis gear and Tazz said he played a lot of tennis in Brooklyn. Funny. Cherry came out in boxing gear so she wins for best outfit. Maria wore a skiing outfit representing Greece even though the Summer Olympics are beginning...
Twill's Two Cents: Is it the best idea to remind everyone that the Olympics are on right now?
After some nice action with Michelle and Natayla, Victoria hit the Widow's Peak on Cherry and the ring cleared out. The finish came when Natalya made Maria tap out with the Sharpshooter...
2. Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder defeated Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore in a non-title match in 4:12. Hawkins, during an Irish whip, fell funny on his face/neck. He is lucky not to have been hurt from that. Yang scored a nearfall after some nice teamwork between him and Moore.
Ryder tagged in and looked very impressive on offense. Wang took the majority of the offense before Moore received a hot tag. The champions won the match after hitting a double Impaler DDT...
Twill's Two Cents: Decent match and I guess the last one for Shannon Moore.
3. Jeff Hardy defeated Shelton Benjamin by disqualification in a non-title match in 17:57. The match started slowly with Benjamin grounding Hardy with mat wrestling holds. Hardy gained the advantage at the three minute mark but kept the match on the ground with an armbar.
Benjamin took over again and applied a chinlock. You would think they were having an ironman match. Hardy hit a mule kick, sending Shelton to the floor. Jeff followed with a successful crossbody plancha. Hardy missed a Swanton and barely kicked out of a Benjamin pin attempt...
Shelton nearly choked out Hardy with another rear chinlock. Hardy saw an opening and went for a Whisper in the Wind, but Shelton pulled Hardy's foot out from under him and he tumbled backwards to the mat. Shelton began to work on the leg of Hardy with a single leg lock. He followed that up with a single leg Boston Crab.
Hardy fought back after recuperating on the floor for a few moments. Hardy successfully hit the Whisper in the Wind for a nearfall at the 16:40 mark. Hardy tried the delayed dropkick in the corner but Shelton stood up and countered it into a powerslam. Nice.
Hardy countered a Benjamin Paydirt attempt into a Twist of Fate and Swanton. MVP interfered before Hardy could score the pinfall, causing the disqualification. MVP exited up the ramp and stared down Hardy...
Twill's Two Cents: When Shelton base jumps to the top rope, I am impressed every single time I see that. Awesome. The match started out slowly but affectively. It progressed into a great match. It was not what most would expect from these two but I enjoyed seeing both men employ different styles and was thoroughly entertained. The finished made sense although I would have liked to see a clean finish.
4. The Great Khali vs. Triple H in an Indian broken glass arm wrestling match ended in a no contest. Khali cut a promo before the contest to a chorus of "What?" chants. Triple H responded with, "That's a really good point... Honestly, I have no idea what he just said." Ranjin Singh translated and said although Triple H has beaten some of the biggest names ever, he has never been in the ring with Khali.
Triple H replied, "That is what I thought he said." Triple H cut a good promo saying he was going to break Khali's legs and when they were the same height, he was going to beat him. He called Singh "Funyun" and "Onion" throughout the interview. He said if Khali was not down with that, he had two words for him...
Referee Mickie Henson started the contest and both men nearly won. Fearing he was about to lose, Khali gave Triple H a headbutt. Triple H fought back and attempted a Pedigree, but was unable to hit it. Khali knocked out Triple H with the vice grip.
With Triple H lying face down on the mat, Singh said, "At Summerslam, The Great Khali has two words for you, 'Game Over.'" Khali celebrated as he retreated up the ramp...
5. Vladimir Kozlov defeated Jesse (with Festus) in 1:41. Before the match, Kozlov spoke in Russian and followed it by saying, "I am undefeated. I demand better competition." I am not sure why, but when Jesse and Festus came to the ring, the referee came with them. I guess he missed his cue. When the bell rang, Jesse had to explain to Festus that only he was wrestling.
Kozlov hit a series of headbutts followed by an overhead belly to belly suplex. Jesse scored what JR called "a rare one count" after a dropkick. Jesse flew at Kozlov from the top rope but Kozlov countered with the battering ram for the pin. After the match, Kozlov stopped and stared at the catatonic Festus before heading up the ramp...
Twill's Two Cents: Kozlov vs. Festus? I am cool with that.
6. The Brian Kendrick (with Ezekiel Jackson) defeated Super Crazy in 4:36. Kendrick hit a very impressive running kick to the feet for a long two count.
Kendrick utilized ground submissions to go along with his impressive kicks. Tazz made mention to Crazy wearing an ECW shirt by saying he did not get the email about getting traded. After Crazy hit some of his signature moves, a Jackson distraction allowed Brian to hit The Kendrick for the win...
Twill's Two Cents: If Mike Adamle announced a Kendrick match, would he leave out "The" at the beginning of his name, or would he call him "The The Brian Kendrick?" Sorry. It is Friday night. Kendrick continues to impress.
Edge, Chavo, and Vickie came out to the ring. Edge and Chavo had chairs as Vickie sat in her wheelchair in the middle of the ring. Edge screamed for The Undertaker to come out. He wanted Taker to use his powers to strike him down with lightning or turn out the lights. Edge wisely had Chavo relinquish his chair to him.
When Chavo turned his back, Edge hit him in the back with a chair. As Vickie screamed, Edge smiled at her and hit Chavo with a conchairto. Edge pulled Vickie into the middle of the ring and teased her. He relented for a moment and tipped her over.
Vickie slumped into the corner as Edge got in her face with a microphone. Edge said he agreed with what Mick Foley said last week and that this Edge was the only one who could defeat The Undertaker. He said he was going to hell and he was taking The Undertaker, the family, and especially Vickie, with him...
Twill's Two Cents: Normally I prefer a match to close the show, but Smackdown has hit homeruns two weeks in a row with these end of the show segments. I smell a Vickie face turn but Edge received a huge reaction when he tipped Vickie over. It should be interesting.
Results courtesy of ProWrestling.net (direct link to Rich Twilling's complete report). Partly condensed here for easy reading.
1. Natalya, Maryse, and Victoria defeated Michelle McCool, Cherry, and Maria in an Olympic divas match in 2:35. All of the divas came out in various Olympic event outfits. Maryse came out in tennis gear and Tazz said he played a lot of tennis in Brooklyn. Funny. Cherry came out in boxing gear so she wins for best outfit. Maria wore a skiing outfit representing Greece even though the Summer Olympics are beginning...
Twill's Two Cents: Is it the best idea to remind everyone that the Olympics are on right now?
After some nice action with Michelle and Natayla, Victoria hit the Widow's Peak on Cherry and the ring cleared out. The finish came when Natalya made Maria tap out with the Sharpshooter...
2. Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder defeated Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore in a non-title match in 4:12. Hawkins, during an Irish whip, fell funny on his face/neck. He is lucky not to have been hurt from that. Yang scored a nearfall after some nice teamwork between him and Moore.
Ryder tagged in and looked very impressive on offense. Wang took the majority of the offense before Moore received a hot tag. The champions won the match after hitting a double Impaler DDT...
Twill's Two Cents: Decent match and I guess the last one for Shannon Moore.
3. Jeff Hardy defeated Shelton Benjamin by disqualification in a non-title match in 17:57. The match started slowly with Benjamin grounding Hardy with mat wrestling holds. Hardy gained the advantage at the three minute mark but kept the match on the ground with an armbar.
Benjamin took over again and applied a chinlock. You would think they were having an ironman match. Hardy hit a mule kick, sending Shelton to the floor. Jeff followed with a successful crossbody plancha. Hardy missed a Swanton and barely kicked out of a Benjamin pin attempt...
Shelton nearly choked out Hardy with another rear chinlock. Hardy saw an opening and went for a Whisper in the Wind, but Shelton pulled Hardy's foot out from under him and he tumbled backwards to the mat. Shelton began to work on the leg of Hardy with a single leg lock. He followed that up with a single leg Boston Crab.
Hardy fought back after recuperating on the floor for a few moments. Hardy successfully hit the Whisper in the Wind for a nearfall at the 16:40 mark. Hardy tried the delayed dropkick in the corner but Shelton stood up and countered it into a powerslam. Nice.
Hardy countered a Benjamin Paydirt attempt into a Twist of Fate and Swanton. MVP interfered before Hardy could score the pinfall, causing the disqualification. MVP exited up the ramp and stared down Hardy...
Twill's Two Cents: When Shelton base jumps to the top rope, I am impressed every single time I see that. Awesome. The match started out slowly but affectively. It progressed into a great match. It was not what most would expect from these two but I enjoyed seeing both men employ different styles and was thoroughly entertained. The finished made sense although I would have liked to see a clean finish.
4. The Great Khali vs. Triple H in an Indian broken glass arm wrestling match ended in a no contest. Khali cut a promo before the contest to a chorus of "What?" chants. Triple H responded with, "That's a really good point... Honestly, I have no idea what he just said." Ranjin Singh translated and said although Triple H has beaten some of the biggest names ever, he has never been in the ring with Khali.
Triple H replied, "That is what I thought he said." Triple H cut a good promo saying he was going to break Khali's legs and when they were the same height, he was going to beat him. He called Singh "Funyun" and "Onion" throughout the interview. He said if Khali was not down with that, he had two words for him...
Referee Mickie Henson started the contest and both men nearly won. Fearing he was about to lose, Khali gave Triple H a headbutt. Triple H fought back and attempted a Pedigree, but was unable to hit it. Khali knocked out Triple H with the vice grip.
With Triple H lying face down on the mat, Singh said, "At Summerslam, The Great Khali has two words for you, 'Game Over.'" Khali celebrated as he retreated up the ramp...
5. Vladimir Kozlov defeated Jesse (with Festus) in 1:41. Before the match, Kozlov spoke in Russian and followed it by saying, "I am undefeated. I demand better competition." I am not sure why, but when Jesse and Festus came to the ring, the referee came with them. I guess he missed his cue. When the bell rang, Jesse had to explain to Festus that only he was wrestling.
Kozlov hit a series of headbutts followed by an overhead belly to belly suplex. Jesse scored what JR called "a rare one count" after a dropkick. Jesse flew at Kozlov from the top rope but Kozlov countered with the battering ram for the pin. After the match, Kozlov stopped and stared at the catatonic Festus before heading up the ramp...
Twill's Two Cents: Kozlov vs. Festus? I am cool with that.
6. The Brian Kendrick (with Ezekiel Jackson) defeated Super Crazy in 4:36. Kendrick hit a very impressive running kick to the feet for a long two count.
Kendrick utilized ground submissions to go along with his impressive kicks. Tazz made mention to Crazy wearing an ECW shirt by saying he did not get the email about getting traded. After Crazy hit some of his signature moves, a Jackson distraction allowed Brian to hit The Kendrick for the win...
Twill's Two Cents: If Mike Adamle announced a Kendrick match, would he leave out "The" at the beginning of his name, or would he call him "The The Brian Kendrick?" Sorry. It is Friday night. Kendrick continues to impress.
Edge, Chavo, and Vickie came out to the ring. Edge and Chavo had chairs as Vickie sat in her wheelchair in the middle of the ring. Edge screamed for The Undertaker to come out. He wanted Taker to use his powers to strike him down with lightning or turn out the lights. Edge wisely had Chavo relinquish his chair to him.
When Chavo turned his back, Edge hit him in the back with a chair. As Vickie screamed, Edge smiled at her and hit Chavo with a conchairto. Edge pulled Vickie into the middle of the ring and teased her. He relented for a moment and tipped her over.
Vickie slumped into the corner as Edge got in her face with a microphone. Edge said he agreed with what Mick Foley said last week and that this Edge was the only one who could defeat The Undertaker. He said he was going to hell and he was taking The Undertaker, the family, and especially Vickie, with him...
Twill's Two Cents: Normally I prefer a match to close the show, but Smackdown has hit homeruns two weeks in a row with these end of the show segments. I smell a Vickie face turn but Edge received a huge reaction when he tipped Vickie over. It should be interesting.
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TNA Hard Justice PPV Results: 8-10-08
Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's ongoing report).
1 -- X Division champion PETEY WILLIAMS (w/Rhaka Khan) vs. CONSEQUENCES CREED -- X Division Title match
Crowd was hot for this early on as both men exchanged control to start things off. Rhaka became involved early and often, setting up Petey for offensive control at 5:00. Creed nailed a sick superkick out of nowhere when he appeared to be stunned by an eye-rake, drawing an "ooh" from the crowd. The vocal portion of the crowd then turned on Creed and cheered for Petey's offense. Crowd popped each time Petey teased the Destroyer, then Petey slapped on the Sharpshooter in center ring. Crowd wanted Creed to tap, but he fought to the bottom rope for a break. Crowd with a loud "Let's go Petey" chant. Petey fed into that by heeling on Creed, who told him to keep bringing on the chops. Creed then no-sold a big clothesline and nailed a German suplex into a knee lift in the corner. Creed nailed the CreeDDT, then went up top for a giant guillotine leg drop from the top. Creed made a cover, but Petey kicked out just in time.
Khan then entered the ring to give Petey some breathing room. Creed then finished her off with a modified F-5. Crowd dilemma: Pop for the man-on-woman violence delivered by the guy they want to boo? Petey snuck into the ring and went for a Destroyer, but Creed escaped and nailed a neck crunch for an apparent three count, but Petey kicked out just in time. Daivari then came to ringside to make sure fifteen instances of outside interference is included on the show. He smacked Creed from behind with a chair, setting up Petey for the Canadian Destroyer for the win. Post-match: Daivari dragged the cameraman over to Creed's fallen body to focus on him being laid out and representing USA in a defeated fashion.
WINNER: Petey in 12:00. I'm just laughing because TNA's over-booking blew up in their faces with the crowd not caring about Daivari's outside interference because all they wanted to see was Petey's Canadian Destroyer. Daivari's character is out-of-date and the fans just don't care. Match was so great if they took away the "it's-happening-already" stream of outside interference. (***)
Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's ongoing report).
1 -- X Division champion PETEY WILLIAMS (w/Rhaka Khan) vs. CONSEQUENCES CREED -- X Division Title match
Crowd was hot for this early on as both men exchanged control to start things off. Rhaka became involved early and often, setting up Petey for offensive control at 5:00. Creed nailed a sick superkick out of nowhere when he appeared to be stunned by an eye-rake, drawing an "ooh" from the crowd. The vocal portion of the crowd then turned on Creed and cheered for Petey's offense. Crowd popped each time Petey teased the Destroyer, then Petey slapped on the Sharpshooter in center ring. Crowd wanted Creed to tap, but he fought to the bottom rope for a break. Crowd with a loud "Let's go Petey" chant. Petey fed into that by heeling on Creed, who told him to keep bringing on the chops. Creed then no-sold a big clothesline and nailed a German suplex into a knee lift in the corner. Creed nailed the CreeDDT, then went up top for a giant guillotine leg drop from the top. Creed made a cover, but Petey kicked out just in time.
Khan then entered the ring to give Petey some breathing room. Creed then finished her off with a modified F-5. Crowd dilemma: Pop for the man-on-woman violence delivered by the guy they want to boo? Petey snuck into the ring and went for a Destroyer, but Creed escaped and nailed a neck crunch for an apparent three count, but Petey kicked out just in time. Daivari then came to ringside to make sure fifteen instances of outside interference is included on the show. He smacked Creed from behind with a chair, setting up Petey for the Canadian Destroyer for the win. Post-match: Daivari dragged the cameraman over to Creed's fallen body to focus on him being laid out and representing USA in a defeated fashion.
WINNER: Petey in 12:00. I'm just laughing because TNA's over-booking blew up in their faces with the crowd not caring about Daivari's outside interference because all they wanted to see was Petey's Canadian Destroyer. Daivari's character is out-of-date and the fans just don't care. Match was so great if they took away the "it's-happening-already" stream of outside interference. (***)
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In an effort to minimize inaccurate reports about Walter "Killer" Kowalski, his wife has asked us to send a brief update:
Initial reports by Georgiann Makropolous were correct in that Walter did, in fact, have a heart attack late on Friday. At the time, he was revived, placed on life-support and transferred from the nursing facility to an area hospital. Friday night and Saturday were critical for Walter. As of Saturday evening, Walter was more responsive to those around him, including some visitors from the wrestling industry. He is still being assisted by medical equipment but certain vital signs have improved slightly. The medical staff is hoping that he will continue to stabilize.
Walter is still in serious condition and we can all only hope for continued improvement. His wife believes that his slight improvement is due to the thoughts and prayers that he has been receiving from around the world. She asks that everyone continue to pray for Walter.
As always, messages can be sent to Walter through his school: www.killerkowalskis.com or through the mailing address on the site.
Again, we ask that everyone think of Walter during this difficult time and resist the spread of inaccurate information and reports.
Thank you,
Jamie Jamitkowski
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In an effort to minimize inaccurate reports about Walter "Killer" Kowalski, his wife has asked us to send a brief update:
Initial reports by Georgiann Makropolous were correct in that Walter did, in fact, have a heart attack late on Friday. At the time, he was revived, placed on life-support and transferred from the nursing facility to an area hospital. Friday night and Saturday were critical for Walter. As of Saturday evening, Walter was more responsive to those around him, including some visitors from the wrestling industry. He is still being assisted by medical equipment but certain vital signs have improved slightly. The medical staff is hoping that he will continue to stabilize.
Walter is still in serious condition and we can all only hope for continued improvement. His wife believes that his slight improvement is due to the thoughts and prayers that he has been receiving from around the world. She asks that everyone continue to pray for Walter.
As always, messages can be sent to Walter through his school: www.killerkowalskis.com or through the mailing address on the site.
Again, we ask that everyone think of Walter during this difficult time and resist the spread of inaccurate information and reports.
Thank you,
Jamie Jamitkowski
Killer Kowalski's Pro Wrestling School
www.chaotictc.com
www.killerkowalskis.com