-- Apparently playing off WWE's one night reunion show five years ago for ECW alumni, One Night Stand, TNA Wrestling is promoting its own reunion show as Hard Justice: One Last Stand. There is a commercial running on cable and satellite providers promoting the event as such. The commercial features TNA footage of ECW alumni such as The Sandman, New Jack and Raven. We noted that the current planned name for the ECW faction in TNA is 'The Riot Makers'. Of course, that can always change. Furthermore, an audible "ECW!" chant is heard at one point during the commercial. Years ago when Shane Douglas ran the ECW reunion show Hardcore Homecoming, WWE's legal team demanded they edit out the fans' "ECW!" chants off the DVD release. We'll see if WWE goes after TNA here shortly.
-- As noted last week here on the website, the conclusion to last Thursday's iMPACT! was greatly edited. While nothing major was cut, the segment went far longer than what was broadcast.
-- As reported earlier, last Thursday's episode of iMPACT! scored a 1.09 cable rating, with 1.44 million viewers. The rating stayed steady throughout the show as it drew quarters hours of 0.96, 1.04, 1.14, 1.11, 1.16, 1.12, 1.08 and 1.09. The show did a 0.72 in Males 18-49 and 0.51 in Males 18-34.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Bret Hart To Get Married This Weekend - Details Inside
According to Bret Hart's Facebook, he will be getting married on Saturday. Here is what he posted…
"As for other news, I should mention that I'll be getting married again to my girlfriend on July 24. I don't say much about us but I can honestly say that God has looked out for me and, this time around, I know I'll be forever happy and content. In closing, I think of when Steph and I went riding around Calgary a couple of days ago and, lo and behold, I saw a real beaver flagging me down on the bike path along Memorial Drive, then another beaver stepped out to greet me. The Hitman in me was thinking "if these beavers want some trouble, I'm more than prepared to run them over." But as I cruise up to them, they barely take notice of me. They scampered down the steep embankment and slipped into the Bow River and I smirked at the recollection of the countless times I've asked Steph to show me her beaver. How funny it was that it was me who ended up showing my beaver to her. Just kidding!"
"As for other news, I should mention that I'll be getting married again to my girlfriend on July 24. I don't say much about us but I can honestly say that God has looked out for me and, this time around, I know I'll be forever happy and content. In closing, I think of when Steph and I went riding around Calgary a couple of days ago and, lo and behold, I saw a real beaver flagging me down on the bike path along Memorial Drive, then another beaver stepped out to greet me. The Hitman in me was thinking "if these beavers want some trouble, I'm more than prepared to run them over." But as I cruise up to them, they barely take notice of me. They scampered down the steep embankment and slipped into the Bow River and I smirked at the recollection of the countless times I've asked Steph to show me her beaver. How funny it was that it was me who ended up showing my beaver to her. Just kidding!"
Jarrett Talks Failed Monday Night Move
-- The Miami Herald has an interview up with Jeff Jarrett, discussing the failed move to Monday nights, bringing in Hogan and Bischoff and more. You can read the full article at http://www.miamiherald.com/ Here are some highlights… "We all went into the Monday night experiment with our eyes wide open, and we dove in head first. In reality, our viewers only missed two Thursdays. We were on replay every week. So the time-slot never really went away. We've listened to our fans. We've listened to our focus groups. We've listened to numbers, and we would never have gotten to where we are today had we not tried that experiment."
WWE Announces Two New RAW Guest Hosts - Details
WWE.com announced that Bobb'e J. Thompson (who stars with Big Show in Knucklehead) will host RAW on October 18th.
Also, country singer Toby Keith will host the show on October 25th.
Also, country singer Toby Keith will host the show on October 25th.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Two WWE SummerSlam Matches Announced - Details
The following matches were announced on RAW for the WWE Summerslam PPV:
* John Cena, Edge, John Morrison, R-Truth, The Great Khali, Chris Jericho and Bret Hart vs. Nexus (Wade Barrett, Darren Young, David Otunga, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, Michael Tarver and Skip Sheffield)
* WWE TITLE MATCH: Sheamus © vs. Randy Orton
* John Cena, Edge, John Morrison, R-Truth, The Great Khali, Chris Jericho and Bret Hart vs. Nexus (Wade Barrett, Darren Young, David Otunga, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, Michael Tarver and Skip Sheffield)
* WWE TITLE MATCH: Sheamus © vs. Randy Orton
TNA Hard Justice Plans - Major ECW Invasion News
-- TNAWrestlingNews.com is reporting that the current planned name for the ECW faction in TNA is 'The Riot Makers'. Of course, that can always change.
Initial plans for TNA Hard Justice called for the event to be headlined by a TNA vs. "ECW" bout. Officials have since decided to make the event an "all-ECW" show similar to WWE's One Night Stand in 2005.
Wrestlers from the original ECW are being contacted and major TNA stars such as AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Ric Flair are not currently not scheduled to appear on the show.
TNA Hard Justice is largely being put together by Tommy Dreamer, who has been contacting numerous former ECW talents alongside Terry Taylor.
Initial plans for TNA Hard Justice called for the event to be headlined by a TNA vs. "ECW" bout. Officials have since decided to make the event an "all-ECW" show similar to WWE's One Night Stand in 2005.
Wrestlers from the original ECW are being contacted and major TNA stars such as AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Ric Flair are not currently not scheduled to appear on the show.
TNA Hard Justice is largely being put together by Tommy Dreamer, who has been contacting numerous former ECW talents alongside Terry Taylor.
Report: WWE Furious Over 'Taker's Wedding Photo Surfacing
According to a report on Examiner.com, WWE officials are allegedly furious over a wedding photo of The Undertaker and Michelle McCool surfacing online.
While WWE officials have nothing against their marriage, they are said to be displeased with the release of photo as it "distorts" the company's ongoing "vegetative state" storyline. 'Taker — a big MMA fan — reportedly did not attend UFC's 116 event due to his WWE storyline status. He had wanted to attend the event.
The Undertaker, who's real name is Mark Calaway, married Michelle McCool (real-name) on June 26, 2010 in Austin, Texas.
Report: TNA Interested In JBL
There has been some interest in TNA's part on John "Bradshaw" Layfield. The former WWE Champion has met with Dixie Carter in the past and the two get along. Carter has wanted to bring him in since his retirement last year, so much so that she offered to help co-produce the mixed martial arts promotion he briefly ran.
However, those close to Layfield don't expect him to join TNA. In fact, he declined an offer from the organization back in January when they were loading up on talent for the move to Monday nights.
We'll keep you posted as we get more.
However, those close to Layfield don't expect him to join TNA. In fact, he declined an offer from the organization back in January when they were loading up on talent for the move to Monday nights.
We'll keep you posted as we get more.
Who's Playing 'Suicide' These Days?, Tomko Update, Pope
-- As noted earlier, Tomko is out of action due to an ankle injury.
-- The Suicide character has been brought back since TNA has its action figure coming out. The character is being portrayed by Kiyoshi (Akira Raijin).
-- Essie Lloyd, grandfather of "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero, passed away on July 8. We send our condolences to family and friends.
-- The Suicide character has been brought back since TNA has its action figure coming out. The character is being portrayed by Kiyoshi (Akira Raijin).
-- Essie Lloyd, grandfather of "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero, passed away on July 8. We send our condolences to family and friends.
More ECW Talent Headed To TNA
-- As we noted yesterday here on the website, TNA's Terry Taylor is currently booking former ECW stars for the August 8th TNA Hard Justice PPV. As of now they are being booked just for the PPV, but TNA is checking their ability for the TV after the PPV as well. Tommy Dreamer has also been calling numerous former ECW talents.
The Miz Channels Rapper Drake, Watson-NXT, SummerSlam
-- There's a new "NXT" interview up on WWE.com for Percy Watson. He talks about the competition, MVP, The Nexus and some more.
-- The Miz's promo last night after his RAW Money In The Bank Ladder Match win may have borrowed a line from Drake's song "Show Me A Good Time". Miz said people call him "overrated or created" and that now he's "made it". Drake raps in the song "call me over rated or created or too jaded / because any way you put it bitch I made it…"
-- 7-Eleven has five Super Big Gulp WWE cups for its Summerslam promotion. They feature Big Show, Kofi Kingston, Eve, Edge and Randy Orton. There are also four hologram Slurpee cups that feature John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Triple H and The Undertaker. FYI - if you move The Undertaker cup up and down the right way, it really looks like he's humping something.
-- The Miz's promo last night after his RAW Money In The Bank Ladder Match win may have borrowed a line from Drake's song "Show Me A Good Time". Miz said people call him "overrated or created" and that now he's "made it". Drake raps in the song "call me over rated or created or too jaded / because any way you put it bitch I made it…"
-- 7-Eleven has five Super Big Gulp WWE cups for its Summerslam promotion. They feature Big Show, Kofi Kingston, Eve, Edge and Randy Orton. There are also four hologram Slurpee cups that feature John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Triple H and The Undertaker. FYI - if you move The Undertaker cup up and down the right way, it really looks like he's humping something.
Updates - Steamboat & Hall Still Both Hospitalized
-- Jim Ross noted the following yesterday on Twitter regarding WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat's health: "Ricky Steamboat still hospitalized. Stable, improving, & hopes 2 b out of hospital this week. More good days than bad."
-- Scott Hall is still hospitalized, due to his bout with double pneumonia. The hope is that he will be released in about a week. Hall has canceled several appearances, but is still listed for appearances next month.
-- Scott Hall is still hospitalized, due to his bout with double pneumonia. The hope is that he will be released in about a week. Hall has canceled several appearances, but is still listed for appearances next month.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Live Notes & Off-Air WWE MITB PPV Report Inside Here
Thanks to reader Patrick R./PWI for sending these results in…
Dark Match before it went on air Santino pinned William Regal with the Cobra.
Some notes from the match: All I can say is bad, it was more of a comedic thing than a wrestling match. Although Santino did do some pretty good comedy with his behavior it was a bad way to get fans riled up for some wrestling. Especially considering both wrestlers can work with serious behavior.
After the Pay Per View Ended, Nexus went back to the ring and Wade Barrett picked up the microphone he started talking about how pathetic this night was with the results. He then talked about how this business needs a new world champion soon. He suggested it be someone from the nexus, Wade smirked as he said you should see Monday Night Raw tomorrow. I believe it was something like this, as I don't have that strong of a memory remembering word for word.
Biggest Crowd Pops
Randy Orton
Rey Mysterio
John Cena
Biggest Crowd Heat
Jack Swagger
Sheamus
The Miz
Thanks to reader Nic Flair for sending these results in…
* House was probably 80% full minus the area that gets curtained off. TV side was totally packed and only a few empty seats on the non-TV side. One of the bigger crowds I've seen at the Sprint Center.
* Santino defeated Regal with the Cobra in a pure comedy dark match opener. I won't hate on this because the crowd was insane for Santino and it really got everyone fired up.
* A few notable Daniel Bryan chants during both Divas matches. Not sure if those made it to TV.
* 2nd biggest pop of the night was Kane cashing in. People went nuts.
* Hate on Cena all you want, but the man is $$. Certain people were getting excited for certain wrestlers, but the roof damn near came off the place for Cena's entrance (pop of the night, and #2 was waaaay behind).
* Hot crowd tonight, hope we came off well on TV. Lots of dueling Cena and Sheamus chants during the main event.
* After the feed ended, Wade Barrett came out with the other members of NXT. They stood over Gabriel (who I really thought was dead after that bump). Wade grabbed a mic and told everyone in attendance that he was sickened and disgusted by what he'd just seen and that tomorrow 'there would be payback'
Dark Match before it went on air Santino pinned William Regal with the Cobra.
Some notes from the match: All I can say is bad, it was more of a comedic thing than a wrestling match. Although Santino did do some pretty good comedy with his behavior it was a bad way to get fans riled up for some wrestling. Especially considering both wrestlers can work with serious behavior.
After the Pay Per View Ended, Nexus went back to the ring and Wade Barrett picked up the microphone he started talking about how pathetic this night was with the results. He then talked about how this business needs a new world champion soon. He suggested it be someone from the nexus, Wade smirked as he said you should see Monday Night Raw tomorrow. I believe it was something like this, as I don't have that strong of a memory remembering word for word.
Biggest Crowd Pops
Randy Orton
Rey Mysterio
John Cena
Biggest Crowd Heat
Jack Swagger
Sheamus
The Miz
Thanks to reader Nic Flair for sending these results in…
* House was probably 80% full minus the area that gets curtained off. TV side was totally packed and only a few empty seats on the non-TV side. One of the bigger crowds I've seen at the Sprint Center.
* Santino defeated Regal with the Cobra in a pure comedy dark match opener. I won't hate on this because the crowd was insane for Santino and it really got everyone fired up.
* A few notable Daniel Bryan chants during both Divas matches. Not sure if those made it to TV.
* 2nd biggest pop of the night was Kane cashing in. People went nuts.
* Hate on Cena all you want, but the man is $$. Certain people were getting excited for certain wrestlers, but the roof damn near came off the place for Cena's entrance (pop of the night, and #2 was waaaay behind).
* Hot crowd tonight, hope we came off well on TV. Lots of dueling Cena and Sheamus chants during the main event.
* After the feed ended, Wade Barrett came out with the other members of NXT. They stood over Gabriel (who I really thought was dead after that bump). Wade grabbed a mic and told everyone in attendance that he was sickened and disgusted by what he'd just seen and that tomorrow 'there would be payback'
WWE MITB Dark Match + More MITB News Inside Here
-- The dark match before last night's WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view saw Santino Marella defeat William Regal.
-- WWE's United States Champion The Miz won the RAW Money in the Bank match at last night's pay-per-view. Miz's WWE Title shot contract is good for one year. Miz was nearly in tears after winning the title shot as he knew this was his breakout moment in WWE. He's done a lot to earn his current push and it's good to see a new fresh face.
-- Kane is your new World Heavyweight Champion after defeating Rey Mysterio at last night's pay-per-view. Kane won SmackDown!'s Money in the Bank match to start the show and later cashed in his contract after Mysterio successfully defended against Jack Swagger.
-- WWE's United States Champion The Miz won the RAW Money in the Bank match at last night's pay-per-view. Miz's WWE Title shot contract is good for one year. Miz was nearly in tears after winning the title shot as he knew this was his breakout moment in WWE. He's done a lot to earn his current push and it's good to see a new fresh face.
-- Kane is your new World Heavyweight Champion after defeating Rey Mysterio at last night's pay-per-view. Kane won SmackDown!'s Money in the Bank match to start the show and later cashed in his contract after Mysterio successfully defended against Jack Swagger.
Kane Makes History Last Night
With his WWE World championship win last night, Kane would become the first person to the win the WWF (now WWE) title, the World championship and the now-defunct ECW belt while all three were under the auspices of WWE. Big Show is technically considered the first but his "World" title victory was in WCW as The Giant.
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