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TNA Impact Wrestling Results: 1-19-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to McQuade's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 – A.J. STYLES vs. GUNNER (w/Ric Flair)

The two locked horns into the corner, then Gunner shoved Styles into the corner. Styles escaped, then did his leapfrog-dropkick routine. Gunner left the ring in frustration, then came back to the ring, where he ax-handled Styles, then hit a vertical suplex. After a series of rest holds, Gunner tossed Styles into the ropes then hit a flying knee. Styles then gained momentum with a clothesline, and then he hit his signature springboard forearm. Kazarian and Christopher Daniels showed up at ringside, and Flair distracted the ref. During this time, Kaz hit a hard right on Styles, allowing Gunner to capitalize with a spike DDT to get the pinfall.

WINNER: Gunner in 5:00

2 - TNA tag champion CRIMSON vs. MAGNUS

Magnus attacked Crimson from behind to start the match. After hitting a hard clothesline, Magnus pulled off a vertical suplex. Trying to continue the offense, Crimson countered and hit the Red Sky to get the pinfall after a very short amount of time.

WINNER: Crimson in 1:00.

After the match, Samoa Joe rushed to the ring and beat down Crimson. Matt Morgan came to the ring to the aid of his partner, but was double-teamed by Magnus and Joe.

3 – MICKIE JAMES vs. MADISON RAYNE -- Steel Cage match

The match opened with James quickly attacking Rayne with a hard clothesline. As Rayne got up and went for the escape out of the cage, James got her in powerbomb position and delivered. After a dropkick, James hooked Rayne in a half nelson. Rayne then countered an Irish whip with a hard kick to the face. After James hit the ground, the show cut to a commercial break.

As the match resumed, James had control and performed a hard faceplant. As Rayne got up and went for the escape, she hit an elbow on James. As she was in control, Rayne then did a Miz-like backbreaker-neckbreaker combination, followed by her signature pushup facebuster. Keeping up the offense, Rayne did a running facebuster, and went for another one until being countered by James with a neckbreaker. The two exchanged punches as they were getting up to their feet, then Rayne hit a leaping forearm. She kept up the taunting, but James recovered and tossed her into the side of the cage, followed by a spike DDT to get the pinfall.

WINNER: James in 7:00

4 – ANGELINA LOVE vs. ERIC YOUNG

Young was reluctant to take any kind of action against his opponent, so he grappled with the ref. After the ref made not to him that he is indeed not his opponent, he extended his hand out to Love, who rejected. Young then tried again with the ref, but Love then kicked him hard in the balls for the disqualification.

WINNER: Young in 2:00. (This match was brutal for me to call.)

Winter entered the ring and the two double-teamed EY. ODB then rushed to the ring at the aid of her friend and attacked both Winter and Love.

5 – JEFF HARDY vs. JAMES STORM -- #1 contender match

The match kicked off with Storm performing two headlock takedowns, then Hardy countering into a head scissor into a headlock takedown of his own. Storm countered, then the two traded armdrags. Storm did a shoulderblock, but Hardy hit a clothesline, followed by a split legdrop. At this point, the show cut to a commercial.

As the match resumed, Storm charges Hardy in the corner, who countered and sent him to the outside. Hardy then hit a crossbody onto the outside, then took the match back into the ring. Storm then reversed an Irish whip, and hit a slingshot vertical suplex. Hardy then gained control and hit a Russian legsweep, followed by a sitout pin attempt. Continuing the offense, Hardy hit his signature Whisper in the Wind, but was short on the pinfall.

Gaining control, Storm hit a spinning crucifix toss, followed by an inverted tornado DDT. Hardy recovered and quickly hit the Twist of Fate. After attempting the Swanton Bomb, Storm countered and hit a leaping kick to the head of Hardy, followed by a superplex. As the two were on the ground, Bully Ray hit the ring and attacked the ref.

WINNER: No Contest in 8:00.

Post-match, Bully Ray attacked both Hardy and Storm repeatedly with a chain for a solid minute. Sting then arrived on the scene with a bat and took it to Ray. Bobby Roode then came to the ring and hit both Hardy and Storm with the championship belt. He then grabbed the mic and declared the match a No Contest, and the show ended on that note.
 

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WWE Superstars Results: 1-19-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to James's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 - TAMINA vs. NATALYA

Tamina turns an early lock-up into a waistlock, but Natalya turns it into one of her own. Tamina gets a break and Natalya hides in the ropes. Natalya with a headlock then a clothesline, but Tamina comes back with one of her own for two. Natalya suckers Tamina into the corner and drapes her across the ropes and kicks her back into the ring. Natalya start bullying Tamina around on the mat. Natalya covers for one, then moves to an abdominal stretch. Tamina arm drags out, but Natayla clotheslines her for a pair of two counts. Natalya with a figure four and actually picks Tamina's lower half off the ground. Tamina turns around and escapes. Natalya whiffs a leg drop, allowing Tamina some separation.

Tamina with a boot up win the corner, then some big chops and a jumping headbutt. Natalya catches Tamina's leg on a superkick and deftly transitions to a Sharpshooter, but Tamina rolls through and leverages into a cover for a nearfall. Tamina hits a Samoan Drop, but can't go quickly enough for the Superfly Splash. Natyalya crotches her on the turnbuckle and sets up for a superplex, but Tamina headbutts her off, then lands the Superfly Splash for the win.

WINNER: Tamina in 6:00. This may have been the longest televised Divas match in a few months. Natalya carried Tamina really well, and Tamina did what she could to keep up. It was good to see Natalya not lose after two or three hits like she has been in the last few months.

2 -- SANTINO & MASON RYAN vs. CURT HAWKINS & TYLER REKS - Tag Team Match

Ryan and Hawkins start off, and Ryan throws Hawkins into the corner on a lock-up. Hawkins mouths off to Ryan and runs into an elbow off the ropes. Reks tags in and Ryan tosses him into the ring and puts shoulders into him in the corner. Scott Stanford is singing Brodus Clay's theme song, of note. Santino tags in. Santino with a series of offense but Reks ducks the Cobra. Hawkins comes in but Ryan press slams him to the outside. Ryan drops Hawkins almost on Reks and it looks like Reks's hand may have been hurt.

Reks is dominating Santino out of the break. Hawkins tags in. Santino reverses the "boot on the turnbuckle from the guy on the apron," sending Hawkins into Reks's boot. Reks tags in and just barely stops Santino from tagging out. Lots of tagging and double-teaming from Reks and Hawkins until Santino hits Hawkins with a stunner to bring Ryan in.

Ryan runs over Hawkins, knocks Reks from the apron, and then runs over Hawkins again. Ryan with a shoulder in the corner then a big boot, and puts Hawkins in the full nelson. Reks is coming in so Ryan shoves Hawkins into Reks and then tosses Reks from the ring. Ryan tags in Santino behind Hawkins's back, and Santino sets up a surprise Cobra for the win.

WINNER: Santino & Ryan in 6:30. Ryan really needs to expand his skillset. It's also tough to understand why he even needed a partner considering how well he handled himself against both Hawkins and Reks a number of times. This was essentially a formula tag match to get the crowd in a good mood for a Raw taping.

3 - ALEX RILEY vs. JINDER MAHAL

This match was hyped by the announcers by questioning if Alex Riley can stop Jinder Mahal's "momentum." Are they watching the same WWE shows I am?

Mahal kicks Riley in the gut and moves to some extremely fast offense in the corner. Riley flips it around with punches in the corner. Big clothesline from Riley and a corner splash, then a faceplant in the corner for two. Mahal with a knee lift followed by a running high knee for two. Mahal chokes Riley on the ropes then knees him using the ropes for leverage. Mahal gets a neckbreaker for two. Mahal holds Riley for about half-a-minute, and Riley punches his way out. Riley with a running set of elbows and then a spinebuster. Riley sets up the Final Score, but Mahal escapes and lands a bodyslam. Mahal sets into the Camel Clutch and Riley taps out. Mahal is bleeding in the mouth post-match.

WINNER: Jinder Mahal via submission in 4:00. I am baffled by the booking here. Riley's been built up over the last month or two on Superstars, then Mahal, who keeps having small pushes only to be derailed, gets a win over him. The saving grace for Riley is that Superstars isn't much more than a dark match in terms of affecting your standing on the ladder. Outside of the booking, I liked this match a lot. Both Riley and Mahal move fluidly and fast despite their size. I could watch this match-up a number of times and not get bored, especially if they can get ten minutes or so in the ring to tell a story.
 

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WWE Smackdown Results: 1-20-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Parks' complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 – CODY RHODES vs. JUSTIN GABRIEL

Slight “Justin” chant as Gabriel landed a dropkick. Horny stayed at ringside to cheer on Hornswoggle. Mathews talked about how Rhodes was goaded into the match by an opportunistic Gabriel. That was an odd remark for a babyface announcer. Rhodes with a right hand that put Gabriel on the mat for two. Inverted DDT with an elbowdrop by Gabriel after working out of a rest-hold. Kick to the face put Rhodes down in the corner. He went for the 450 splash, but Rhodes crawled away. Rhodes tried an Alabama Slam, but Gabriel countered with a roll-up for two. Backslide for two as well. Springboard cross-body by Gabriel for a very near-fall. Rhodes countered a corner mount and dropped Gabriel over the top rope. Cross Rhodes for the win.

WINNER: Rhodes, at 3:43. Impressive outing from Gabriel, who went toe-to-toe with the Intercontinental Champion.

2 - PRIMO & EPICO vs. THE USOS - TAG TEAM TORNADO MATCH

I have no idea why WWE hasn’t utilized this stipulation more for their tag matches, especially since the end of tag matches always seem to turn into this anyway. Cole said Rosa spun the wheel on WWE.com earlier in the day for it to land on a Tornado match. The Usos went for the first cover after a double-team. Jey Uso was tossed out of the ring, allowing Primo and Epico to double-team Jimmy inside the ring. Jimmy held onto the ropes on a whip and turned the tide just in time for Jey to re-enter the fray. Splashes by the Usos in the opposite corner as Cole said they talked to Rikishi, the father of the Usos, backstage earlier in the day. Rosa yelled at one of the Usos outside the ring, allowing Primo to run Jey into the apron. Splash off the top rope by Jimmy onto Epico, but Primo broke up the pin and hit the Backstabber for the win.

WINNERS: Primo and Epico, at 2:39. So if the Usos aren’t the number one contenders for the Tag Titles, I’d like to see what tag team is!

3 – WADE BARRETT vs. SHEAMUS – TABLES MATCH

Barrett took the fight to Sheamus early on, but Sheamus turned it around and clobbered Barrett with forearms. The two continued brawling until Sheamus grabbed Barrett by the head and ushered him over the top rope. Tables lined the side of the barricade. Barrett turned the tide outside the ring and grabbed a table near the announce desk. Sheamus tossed Barrett onto the desk, then set up the table. Sheamus tried a powerslam through the table, but Barrett slipped out and ran Sheamus shoulder-first into the ring post. Someone finally mentioned Barrett’s recent history in a Tables Match against Randy Orton, and it was Cole. Back in the ring, Barrett gave Sheamus a big boot, but Sheamus only went over the top rope and onto the apron, not through a table. Barrett ended up on the apron and attempted to suplex Sheamus over. Sheamus instead clubbed Barrett’s chest with forerarm shots. Sheamus got a running start and ran into Barrett, but Barrett cleared the table and hit the announce desk. Sheamus tried to bring a table into the ring, but Barrett rammed it into Sheamus. At ringside, Barrett gathered the table and put it into the ring. He tossed Sheamus into the ring, then set up said table. Sheamus countered Barrett and nailed Barrett with Irish Hammers. Powerslam by Sheamus…right next to the table. That was dumb. Sheamus put Barrett on the table then went to the top, but Barrett got off the table and met Sheamus. Sheamus headbutted Barrett off and Sheamus fell off the top, but made it over the table. Back-breaker by Sheamus as the table was set up in the corner. Sheamus set up Barrett for the High Cross, but Jinder Mahal ran out. Sheamus knocked him off the apron, but Barrett grabbed Sheamus and threw him through the table for the win.

WINNER: Barrett, at 6:41. Surprised they’re keeping Mahal vs. Sheamus going, given Sheamus’ convincing win over Mahal last week.

4 – TED DIBIASE vs. HUNICO – FLAG MATCH

Before the match, the wheel spun backstage, and the men had to engage in a flag match. Mathews called this the first flag match in Smackdown history. The crew set up the flags as the announcers talked about the rules. They also aired an inset retort by DiBiase, addressing Hunico and Camcaho’s complaints from the previous week. He said the two men can have a party of their own after the match…a pity party. Once the bell sounded, DiBiase landed an inverted sit-out powerbomb. He went for the American flag, but Hunico grabbed him and slammed him off the buckle. He went for the Mexican flag, but DiBiase put Hunico on his shoulders and gave him the Electric Chair. Hunico back-dropped DiBiase over the top and to ringside, with authority. Hunico climbed the rope to grab the flag, but didn’t appear tall enough. DiBiase, at the last second, shoved Hunico off and onto Camacho. DiBiase crawled to the American flag. Hunico tried to stop him, but fell victim to Dream Street. DiBiase was able to grab the flag for the win.

WINNER: DiBiase, at 2:23. Solid match for the time given. Hunico has done a really nice job in these short matches as of late.

5 – DREW MCINTYRE vs. SANTINO MARELLA – BLINDFOLD MATCH

McIntyre was already in the ring. Marella pulled out a blindfold for his Cobra as well. Mathews said Santino told him he would bring more Divas to Smackdown as part of his assistant role. Marella used the crowd to pint him toward McIntyre, but missed on a Cobra try. McIntyre heard Marella hit the ropes and tackled him through the ropes and to ringside. McIntyre punched the post thinking it was Marella. The guys made their way back into the ring. Charles Robinson almost took the Cobra and while he was avoiding Santino, McIntyre peeked, but missed a running boot. Santino again used the crowd and this time the Cobra connected for the victory.

WINNER: Marella, at 2:09. If you’re going to do this kind of match, Santino is pretty much the perfect guy to do it with.

6 – MARK HENRY vs. DANIEL BRYAN – LUMBERJACK MATCH FOR THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Henry barked at Barreta before he got into the ring. Henry took off his t-shirt and tossed it at Bryan after formal ring introductions and once the bell rang. Bryan was thrown to the apron and told the lumberjacks (Barrett and Gabriel among them) not to touch him. Henry headbutted Bryan down. Bryan slid under the ring and Bryan pushed Reks. He lectured the men from the apron and Henry jumped him as soon as Bryan entered the ring. Henry stepped on Bryan’s chest with both feet. Bryan fought out of the corner and was headbutted back down. Hard shot to the chest by Henry. “All day long!” he shouted. “Daniel Bryan” chant. Henry sent Bryan to ringside, where he was thrown back in by Barrett. He asked what they were doing and Barrett responded, “I’m doing my job.” They went to break with Bryan sitting in the corner at 2:58.

Back at 5:54 of the match, with Henry giving Bryan a monster beal out of the corner. Bryan tried to fight back and chopped Henry. Running dropkick in the corner by the champion and Henry was down to his knees. Kick to the head of Henry for a two-count. Henry powered out and Bryan fell through the ropes. He and the Lumberjacks stared at each other and they began to slowly advance on him, leading him to get back in the ring. Henry, given time to recover, had his way with Bryan. He even turned Bryan inside-out with a clothesline. Henry press slammed Bryan out of the ring. What sounded like an edit had Cole point out that Bryan raked the eyes of Henry as he performed the move. A brief attack on Bryan occurred outside the ring. Bryan dropkicked Henry out of the ring. They ganged up on Henry but Bryan kicked away at them. Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, Wade Barrett and Ezekiel Jackson attacked Bryan in the ring. No bell here. Henry shrugged off the Lumberjacks and peeled them off of Bryan back in the ring. He picked Bryan up for the World’s Strongest Slam, but Rhodes kicked Henry. All the lumberjacks got in the ring and a big brawl ensued. Still no bell. Henry was down in the ring and Bryan skulked away with his title. Henry was able to roll out of the ring.

WINNER: No Contest (no bell), around 11:30 (timed until the end of the show).

Backstage, Long caught up to Brayn. Long asked what the meaning of this was. Bryan said 30 guys were trying to beat him up out there and asked if Long was going to have him fight on the moon next. Long said no, but at the Royal Rumble, Bryan would face Henry and Big Show in a Triple Threat Match for the title inside a Steel Cage. The camera lingered on Bryan’s reaction to that news before fading out.
 

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Wrestling news and tidbits

Jim Ross in auto accident

Jim Ross said on Twitter that he was involved in a car wreck Saturday. "Bad day..got hit by a pickup..totaled my Escalade or so body shop thinks. Seat belt & airbag saved me," Ross said.

DiBiase injured during weekend house show

WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase suffered an apparent hand/arm injury during a match against Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes at a WWE house show Friday in Winnipeg, Canada. It's not clear yet the severity of the injury, but DiBiase was scratched from Saturday's house show in Fargo, N.D.

MVP's thoughts on if he came back to the WWE

Former WWE wrestler MVP says he's content working for New Japan Pro Wrestling, but if he were to return to WWE, he would want to work with Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton, and top champion C.M. Punk. "If I did come back, I think I would want to be exclusive to Smackdown. I think I would want to go back there and help that brand and some of the younger guys," MVP told Scott Fishman of the Miami Herald in an interview.

Finally, wrestling hits India TV media...'Ring Ka King':
 

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Suffice to say, as indicated by this post and the time, that I did NOT make it out to U.S. Airways downtown to catch WWE RAW live tonight. Results later tonight or tomorrow morning :(
 

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WWE RAW Results: 1-23-12

Suffice to say, as indicated by this post and the time, that I did NOT make it out to U.S. Airways downtown to catch WWE RAW live tonight. Results later tonight or tomorrow morning :(
Uh...let's do RAW ala my PPV results...REALTIME!

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

1 -- WWE champion C.M. PUNK & JOHN CENA vs. U.S. champion JACK SWAGGER & DOLPH ZIGGLER (w/Vickie Guerrero)

Cena started things off before Punk tagged in for a basic exchange with Swagger. They came to a stalemate and Laurinaitis was shown texting or tweeting as they cut to break 1:30 in.

Back from break, Cena scored a close two count on Ziggler as Cole hyped Laurinaitis's decision-making. Ziggler and Cena then went back and forth on the ropes before Ziggler simply stopped, "showed off," and walked over to Swagger for a tag. Cena took it to Swagger, then did a Flair/Double J strut, only to take a blindside attack from Swagger. Ziggler and Swagger then worked over Cena as Punk reached out for a tag. Meanwhile, Cole re-referenced Mick Foley wanting a spot in the Royal Rumble, but Laurinaitis won't allow it.

Cena broke free at 9:40 and made the hot tag to Punk as Ziggler tagged in for the heels. Punk took it to Ziggler with signature offense before calling for the GTS. Ziggler escaped, though, only to eat a roundhouse kick to the head. Punk made a cover, but Swagger broke up the pin. Cena and Swagger then brawled to the outside, where they traded submission holds. Back in the ring, Punk slammed Ziggler and wanted to go up top, but the ref was in the way. Punk told him to move, then Laurinaitis hopped on the ring apron to reprimand Punk for moving the ref away. Punk then grabbed Laurinaitis, causing Laurinaitis to drop to the floor. Ziggler then rolled up Punk from behind and hooked his tights for the pin and the win.

WINNERS: Ziggler & Swagger at 11:09.

Post-match: Laurinaitis quickly walked off and up the entrance ramp. Punk, frustrated, told Laurinaitis this doesn't change a thing because he's still going to whip him at the Rumble. He then told Laurinaitis to be a WWE Superstar for one night. Laurinaitis smiled a bit. "You want to be famous? I'll make you famous," Punk said. He offered Laurinaitis a one-on-one match with him tonight. Laurinaitis smiled, nodded slightly, raised the mic to his mouth, and said, "I...I accept." The crowd popped, then Cult of Personality played. Ringside, Lawler said Laurinaitis has lost his mind because he hasn't competed in over a decade. Cole tried to promote this as "anything can happen in WWE" with Laurinaitis wrestling tonight.
 

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WWE RAW Results: 1-23-12

In-ring: Back live, Justin Roberts introduced the Highlight Reel. In the ring, the Jeritron 3000 was on full display and two director's chairs were positioned in the ring on top of red carpet. Suddenly, the lights went out and Jericho's light-up jacket was shown in the arena to screams. Jericho then emerged as Cole recapped Jericho's "bizarre" behavior since returning to WWE. As Jericho entered the ring, Lawler said Jericho has officially entered the Royal Rumble on Sunday.

In the ring, Jericho played to the arena before grabbing a mic. Jericho stood center-ring waiting out "Y2J" chants and some boos. Jericho asked for the crowd to quiet down, then he teased talking, but they weren't quiet enough. He wanted to talk, but the crowd wasn't quiet enough. They began to boo a little. Jericho suddenly had an idea. He ran out of the ring, then told the crowd to hold on one second. Jericho re-emerged with a t-shirt gun and t-shirts. Jericho returned to the ring and held up a t-shirt, which drew cheers. Jericho pointed the gun to all sides of the arena as Cole held up his hands like a small child. Jericho continued to tease the arena before asking to see the camera. Jericho grabbed the camera and shot the arena, with Cole acting like a small child again.

Jericho grabbed his mic again, then continued to hush the crowd. He then pointed to the Jeritron. The video started with the Millenium countdown to his Y2J debut in 1999, then went to highlights of his big career moments, viral return, corporate suit heel era, the 1-2-12 mystery videos, and light-up jacket.

Back live in the ring, Jericho looked around the arena, squinted his eyes, and spoke. "This Sunday at the Royal Rumble," he said. Big pop for his first words. "It will be the end of the world as you know it." He smiled, then his music played and the arena turned dark again. The camera focused on his light-up jacket as Lawler wondered aloud if that's it. They faded to commercial.
 

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2 -- KANE vs. ZACK RYDER -- Falls Count Anywhere match

Ryder tried a pre-emptive attack, but Kane brushed it aside and knocked Ryder to the outside. Kane stalked Ryder and delivered knees to the gut, followed by strikes to the back. Kane continued the assault as Eve emerged ringside in the background. Eve called out to Zack, who ate the announce table. They cut to break with Ryder in trouble.

Back from break, Kane was toying with Ryder as Lawler implored Eve to get away from the action. Kane then applied his mandible claw-like maneuver to choke Ryder before letting go. Cole surmised Kane wants to continue torturing Ryder. Kane then flung Ryder over the guardrail into the front row area.

Cole noted Kane is sending a message to Cena ahead of the Rumble. The action moved to the intersection of the floor and bleacher seats next to the production area. Kane continued to focus on Ryder's injured mid-section before Ryder finally fought back, only to take an uppercut. Kane ripped off the tape around Ryder's mid-section, then dragged him toward the entrance stage. On the stage, Kane blasted Ryder into the base of the giant WWE logo. Kane followed with more knees to the gut, then made a cover, but Ryder kicked out. Cole wondered aloud if this is the smart move by Ryder.

The crowd tried to rally with a "Let's Go Ryder...woo woo woo-woo-woo" chant as Ryder sold near unconsciousness on the stage. Ryder suddenly fought back with strikes, but Kane decked him on the stage with an uppercut. Kane then gripped Ryder around the throat and delivered a chokeslam through a gimmicked portion of the stage. Eve immediately ran up the entrance ramp to the stage and tried looking down at Ryder before Kane stalked her down the ramp toward the ring. Kane looked over his shoulder as the ringside medic tried running around Kane to check on Ryder.

Kane suddenly turned around when he spotted John Cena on the entrance stage. Kane disappeared through the crowd as Cena and Eve looked through the hole in the stage to check on Ryder. Cena went back and forth between checking on Ryder and looking around for Kane before covering his mouth with his hand. The camera finally got a shot of the hole below the stage, where Ryder was selling unconsciousness. Ryder was placed on a backboard as Eve sold tears. Cena had a blank stare partly concerned for Ryder and partly selling fear over his possible Sunday night against Kane. They suddenly cut to break.

WINNER: No Contest at 13:35 when they cut to break. There was a lot of raw emotion in the crowd that Cena could turn into a babyface promo passionately vowing revenge on Kane at the PPV.
 

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3 -- SHEAMUS vs. JINDER MAHAL

Sheamus quickly dismantled Mahal before Wade Barrett confidently strutted down to ringside sporting his big overcoat and dress clothes. Sheamus tried to ignore Barrett before blasting away at Mahal's chest with multiple strikes. Sheamus locked eyes with Barrett, then Mahal took the distraction as an opportunity to throw Sheamus off the top turnbuckle. Barrett hyped his Rumble chances as Mahal scored with offense on Sheamus. Barrett then turned his attention to Randy Orton, vowing to cripple Orton like Kane did to Ryder. In the ring, Sheamus made a comeback, then hit the Brogue Kick. Sheamus with the cover for the win.

Post-match: Barrett grabbed his jacket and confidently walked away from the ringside area. Sheamus called him back into the ring, though, and Barrett teased entering the ring, but dropped off the ring apron when Sheamus approached him. Barrett said he wasn't going to be cheap-shotted by Sheamus. Sheamus then took a mic and told Barrett to take a good look at this image of him alone in the ring...as the 2012 Royal Rumble winner. On the stage, Barrett smirked and said that's not happening.

WINNER: Sheamus at 3:12.

Backstage: Mathews, apparently with a new mic, interviewed The Miz. Miz said every person who has teamed with him and crossed him has seen his career fall apart. He said R-Truth will be no different than John Morrison, Big Show, and Alex Riley. Suddenly, R-Truth entered the shot sporting nerdy glasses and a white jacket. Truth said according to his research, Miz is definitely #1...annoying, whining, nincompoop, and WEIO. Which means "What Else Is On?" Truth said Miz is without question WWE's #1 jackass. Truth and Miz then began screaming in each other's faces before John Laurinaitis and David Otunga barged in. Laurinaitis said all he hears is a bunch of complaining while he's trying to prepare for his match with Punk tonight. He decided that whichever one of them loses tonight will be #1 in the Rumble. Miz tried to beg for a different option, but Laurinaitis walked off. "Quack quack," Truth told Miz.
 

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Ringside: William Regal joined Cole and Lawler on commentary. They cut to a video package on William Regal dancing last Friday on Smackdown before Brodus Clay squashed him. Cue up Funkasauras's intro leading to Brodus Clay and the Funkettes dancing out to the ring. Clay was sporting a white track suit and black hat this week. Clay "raised the roof" in the ring before completing his dance intro. Regal was stunned. Ringside, Heath Slater, with a 22-match losing streak, was shown laughing and pointing before entering the ring to face Clay.

4 -- BRODUS CLAY vs. HEATH SLATER

The bell sounded and Slater ran into a shoulder tackle. Clay danced and jiggled as Regal brought his NXT style commentary to the match. Clay got upset when Slater tried offense, so Clay delivered a suplex and big corner splash. Clay followed with his "What the funk?" finisher before noting someone needs to call Slater's momma as he made the pin. Cue up the post-match dance celebration.

WINNER: Clay at 0:52. The crowd wasn't into Clay - booing or cheering - as much as past crowds. The audience seems to be waiting for Clay's re-introduction to go somewhere.
 

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5 -- THE MIZ vs. R-TRUTH -- Loser gets #1 spot in Rumble

Miz dominated early on before knocking Truth to the outside. They cut to break two minutes in with Miz posing in the ring.

Back from break, Miz was still in control of the match. Truth fought back with knock-down clotheslines before rolling up Miz for a close two count. Truth followed with a pancake suplex for a nearfall, then Miz visibly called the next sequence of moves. Miz eventually teased the Skullcrushing Finale, but Truth blocked. Miz came back with a kneeling DDT for a two count. Miz nearly got himself DQ'ed, then walked into Truth's Little Jimmy finisher for the pin and the win. Miz gets the undesired #1 slot in the Rumble. Afterward, Truth left and Miz sold shock as he realized what just happened.

WINNER: Truth at 8:13.
 

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WWE RAW Results: 1-23-12

At the top of the hour, Cult of Personality played to bring out WWE champion C.M. Punk. Punk paraded around in the ring before handing over his title belt to the timekeeper. Justin Roberts then introduced Laurinaitis to boos. No sign of the interim Raw GM, though. Roberts re-announced Laurinaitis and Cole called this a brilliant strategy. Laurinaitis then emerged in a cut-off "Future Endeavored" t-shirt, flanked by David Otunga.

In the ring, Laurinaitis said he has some unfortunate news to share with the WWE Universe and WWE talent. Laurinaitis said he received a fax from the Board of Directors that everyone needs to hear. Otunga read the fax that the Board has become concerned with Laurinaitis's decision-making on Raw. Otunga took a deep breath. "Therefore, the Board has decided that your status as interim Raw GM will be officially under review." Pause. Otunga said that next week on Raw, Laurinaitis will receive a formal job evaluation to determine if he will remain as Raw GM or be terminated. Laurinaitis's job evaluation will be performed by...Triple H.

Laurinaitis told Punk that what this means is...Punk slapped the mic out of Laurinaitis's hand and told him that what this means is if Laurinaitis intentionally screws him at the Rumble, then he's out of a job. Punk said that also means there's nothing standing between him and knocking Laurinaitis's teeth out of his mouth. Laurinaitis then tried to extend an apology to the fans and Punk for any wrongdoing he's done. Punk said it's all one big misunderstanding, right? Laurinaitis tried to make it up to Punk with Mick Foley now in the Rumble. Punk told him it's too little, too late.

Laurinaitis then said he always planned to call the title match right down at the Rumble. He was just mad because Punk made fun of him. Punk stared a hole through Laurinaitis before telling Laurinaitis that if Triple H has inherited any of his father-in-law's traits, he hopes it's this one. "You're fiiiiiired," Punk said. Laurinaitis said he's not going to be fired because he took over Talent Relations when it was in the dark ages under JR and he turned it into a corporate entity. He then noted their match is not going to happen tonight. Laurinaitis said he has a substitute - David Otunga.

Otunga blasted Punk as ref Charles Robinson reprimanded Otunga. Suddenly, Punk speared Otunga and unloaded on Otunga before making him tap out. Punk hopped up to his feet and stared down Laurinaitis, who slowly backed away. Punk then back-kicked Otunga and returned to face off with Laurinaitis. Laurinaitis suddenly extended his hand for a shake as the crowd chanted Punk's name. Punk breathed heavily before shaking his hand and lifting up Laurinaitis for a big GTS center-ring. Cult of Personality played.

Suddenly, a previously MIA Dolph Ziggler snuck in the back door and dropped Punk with the Zig-Zag. Ziggler stood over Punk as Laurinaitis remained motionless. The credits came on as Lawler wondered aloud if Ziggler will be the new champ at the Rumble. They signed off ten minutes past the top of the hour.
 

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Johnny Ace is a robot. His facial expression remained the same when he got hit with the GTS. People bitch about Cena not selling
 

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"Only two men have won the Royal Rumble from the number 1 spot. One was Shawn Michaels, the other was well...he who shall not be named."

i find this hilarious.
 

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WWE NXT Results: 1-25-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to James's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 - THE USOS vs. CURT HAWKINS & TYLER REKS - Tag Team Match

Hawkins and Jimmy start off. Jimmy elbows him down and tags in Jey, leading to a quick double-team for a one count. Reks blind tags in, but Jey outwits him. Jey keeps Hawkins out of the ring, letting Reks hit a big boot before tagging in Hawkins.

Reks and Hawkins run their isolation routine on Jey for a few minutes. Jey crotches Reks on the ropes and Regal says, "He's ruptured his custard." Double tag out and Jimmy cleans house on Hawkins. Stinkface, but Reks breaks up the pin. Reks and Jimmy brawl ringside, letting Hawkins set up some funky move. The ref is distracted by Jey, so Reks tosses the cane to Hawkins, but Jimmy lands a surprise superkick for the win.

WINNERS: The Usos in 7:00. Good match as expected, but the formula is starting to wear a little thin for a regular viewer like me. I've seen these two face off two many times lately.

2 - TRENT BARRETA vs. HEATH SLATER

Slater surprises Barreta with a fast punch to the face, but Barreta comes out of the corner with a chop and ends up clearly Slater from the ring. Slater suckers Barreta to the outside and starts up some offense. Slater rolls Barreta into the ring for a two count. Barreta can't get traction against Slater. Barreta finally turns things around, dodging a corner splash and landing a dropkick. Barreta with a big leaping elbow in the corner and the Gobstopper Knee for two.

Slater tries a Sunet Flip over the ropes, but Barreta catches him and bridges for a nearfall, neat sequence. Barreta gets up to the top rope but Slater jumps up to lands a powerslam in a snap for a close two count. Barreta tries an inside cradle for two. Slater shrugs off the Dudebuster DDT and lands his finisher for the win. (I haven't seen his finisher in over six months.)

WINNER: Heath Slater in 7:00. Well that was definitely the biggest surprise WWE's had in a while - a Heath Slater win?

3 - PERCY WATSON vs. TITUS O'NEIL

Watson starts off fast with quick offense capped by a running step-up enziguri. Watson continues the offense in the corner but O'Neil gets in a punch as the ref tries to break them apart. O'Neil dumps Watson from the ring and beats on him outside. O'Neil rolls Watson into the ring and covers for a one count. Regal makes an interesting statement, saying that he wrestled for money, and that people paid more money to see him get beat up, so he made more money.

O'Neil continues his assault and covers for two. Watson gets separation, but O'Neil dodges a splash in the corner and stomps away on Watson, which gets two. Watson can't get a break and O'Neil continues to dominate him. Watson gets a boot run, shoulder tackle, dropkick, corner splash, and another shoulder tackle to take O'Neil down. Watson with the Showtime Splash for two. O'Neil elbows out of a fireman's carry and picks Watson up for the Clash of the Titus mid-ring. It's good for a three count.

Post-match, O'Neil continues to beat up Watson. Alex Riley makes the save to a huge pop from the crowd.

WINNER: Titus O'Neil in 8:00. Effective match to get over Titus as a heel, but his offense isn't thrilling in large quantities. He needs some more sizzle with his steak.
 

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I watched Impact last night and all I can remember is that Alex Shelly had a match and won against Zima Ion, the 3-way dance for #1 ko contender and seeing ODB's boobs

Did I miss anything?
 

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I forgot it was even on. TNA's barely on my radar lately.

I've been watching a lot of Tokyo Pop's old FMW dvds:buttrock: The commentary sucks but at least on the first 6, you can choose the original Japanese calls.

I also picked up a Hayabusa set that includes his last match. Considering all the high risks he took, the move that ended his career was a simple one. It was just a springboard moonsault off the middle rope but his feet slipped and the poor guy landed on his head:crying:
 
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I forgot it was even on. TNA's barely on my radar lately.

I've been watching a lot of Tokyo Pop's old FMW dvds:buttrock: The commentary sucks but at least on the first 6, you can choose the original Japanese calls.

I also picked up a Hayabusa set that includes his last match. Considering all the high risks he took, the move that ended his career was a simple one. It was just a springboard moonsault off the middle rope but his feet slipped and the poor guy landed on his head:crying:

I wish I knew where my tokyopop FMV dvds were, loved their womens matches. I also saw Hyabusa's( or as Terry Funk called him Hyabussie ) last match and I remember thinking "OUCH!", sad though as the guy brought it in all of his matches
 

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I bought the last 3 dvds (of 14) I was missing so I've been watching them all again.

Their ladies division was something else! They worked just as hard as the mens division.
 

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I bought the last 3 dvds (of 14) I was missing so I've been watching them all again.

Their ladies division was something else! They worked just as hard as the mens division.


Might have to buy them again. Yeah their women's division rocked, I'll never forget Kudo's electrified barbwire match


I could go on and on about how this and discovering a untranslated pro wrestling manga influenced me to make a pro wrestling comic for my school's newspaper( that got rejected:crying: ) but I just love that match
 
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Greatest ladies match ever and one of my favorite matches period:buttrock:
 

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WWE Superstars Results: 1-26-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to James's complete report).

1 - TYSON KIDD vs. JINDER MAHAL

Wait, who's the heel here? Are they perhaps turning Tyson Kidd face?

Mahal sends Kidd to the corner after an early lock-up. After the break, he mouths off. Kidd with a waistlock, but Mahal powers out as Matt Striker talks up Kidd's "dedicated following." Mahal with a wristlock, but Kidd springboards off the ropes and arm drags Mahal to escape. On the outside, Kidd with a cannonball roll off the apron and he hand slaps fans ringside. It's confirmed, this is a face turn for Kidd.

Back in the ring, Kidd gets a two count, but Mahal goes on the attack in the corner. Mahal gets a two count off a neckbreaker, then a butterly suplex for two. A few vocal males chant for Tyson Kidd as Mahal grounds him with a quarter nelson. Mahal uses knees to cut off a comeback, but Kidd transitions Mahal's suplex into a lateral press for two. Kidd armdrags while running the ropes and lands some kicks and a basement drop kick. Kidd uses speed to control Mahal, then does an innovative springboard reverse sunset flip into a cover for two. You had to see it to believe it.

Kidd dropkicks Mahal's knees out, then lands a springboard guillotine leg drop. Kidd to the top rope and tries a moonsault, but Mahal dodges and follows up with a slam to the ground. Mahal settles into the Camel Clutch and Kidd taps after a struggle.

WINNER: Jinder Mahal via submission in 6:00. Good match. Tyson Kidd is just stellar, and Mahal worked very well with him. I am a fan of Mahal's in-ring work, as I think he brings a good martial arts feel to the matches that sets him apart from the rest of the roster. I'm not sure if a full turn for Kidd means much since he was never a strong heel and his last face run was weak as well. Kidd is a perfect example of someone who could really benefit from a manager, valet, stable leader, etc. to act as a mouthpiece. His in-ring work is quite likely Top Five in WWE, but he just hasn't found his groove as a character to take him to the next level.

2 - BETH PHOENIX vs. BRIE BELLA (w/Nikki Bella)

Wow, Beth Phoenix still exists! Where has she been? What happened to "Pin-up Strong?" Is she still a heel? Pre-match, Scott Stanford talks up Beth Phoenix's crusade against the Barbie dolls, so I guess she is still a heel.

To start, Bella shoves Phoenix, so Phoenix shoves her down to the mat, and when Bella pops up, Phoenix levels her with a lariat. Phoenix with elbows, atomic drop, and a side slam for two. Phoenix with a corner splash, and when she tries to follow up with a splash on the ropes, Nikki pulls Brie out of the way, causing Phoenix to get tangled up and fall down. Bella with a bulldog and stomps to ground Phoenix. Bella chokes Phoenix on the ropes and covers for two. Bella tries to stomp Phoenix on the mat, but Phoenix catches the foot.

Phoenix with some power offense, but Bella with a neckbreaker for two. Bella with a rear chinlock and Phoenix calls to the crowd for help. Phoenix stands up with Bella on her back, rams her into the turnbuckle, and then sets up a slingshot suplex. Phoenix calls for the Glam Slam, but Nikki gets on the apron, so Phoenix shoves Brie into Nikki to clear her out, then when Brie bounces back, catches her and lands the Glam Slam for the win.

WINNER: Beth Phoenix in 3:00. Fun match. I think the Bella Twins are the only main roster Divas with a truly well defined character; others have it, but they aren't "main roster." Who doesn't love them some Beth Phoenix? WWE has a problem handling her character, because fans want to cheer a winner, and she's a dominant winner. Without letting her destroy the Divas division a la Mark Henry, WWE just can't keep her heel. Pretending she's just a monster face instead of a monster heel is a good choice, and would explain why she's been off TV for a while, to let fans forget "Pinup Strong."

3 - KOFI KINGSTON vs. MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY

McGilicutty with an arm drag as the announcers noted that Kingston was McGillicutty's NXT Pro. McGillicutty still in control. Kingston trips McGillcutty and lands a standing senton splash that looked like a botched Boom Drop for a one count. Kingston with an armbar, but McGillicutty gets him to the corner. Kofi with an elbow to take control and a pendulum kick and a big crossbody gets two. Kingston with work on McGillicutty's arm. McGillcutty gets sent over the rope and Kingston ends up landing a suicide dive leading to break.

Kingston still in control back from the break, but McGillicutty turns it around with a neckbreaker through the ropes to get two. McGillicutty with more offense. Kingston finally turns things around with a kick to McGillicutty's head. After they recover, Kingston starts his usual comeback sequence. After a Boom Drop, Kingston looks for Trouble in Paradise, but McGillicutty ducks. McGillcutty tries a dropkick but Kingston sidesteps and knocks him to the mat.

Kingston with the SOS, but McGillicutty grabs the rope. McGillicutty hot shots Kingston on the rope and does the worst imitation of Edge's Spear warm-up I've ever seen. Kingston ducks his move and they trade counters and Kingston lands the Trouble in Paradise off the ropes for the win.

WINNER: Kofi Kingston in 11:00. Michael McGillicutty just does not put together interesting matches. He has potential, but he needs to internalize two major points. First, he is not big enough for a slow, plodding offense to be believable or create enough visual effect to let the audience ignore the slow pace. Secondly, he absolutely needs to develop some signature moves. The fact that his finisher is a fancy neckbreaker is symbolic of the fact that his skillset feels very "wrestling school 101" - punch, kick, dropkick, arm drag, and neckbreaker. He needs those trademark combos and signature moves for the audience to invest in his matches and see him as anything more than a generic face on the screen.
 

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Loving the joshi love right now!

Also; there are two (2) times his entire time 'E tenure that Daniel Bryan had shown glimpses of *Bryan Danielson's* brilliance.

1) choking out Cole

2) tonight's opening promo.

He's so much more comfortable now, & it shows.
 
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