The Rock posted the following on Twitter this week with the caption:
Just caught John Cena walking down the street..
Author: Staff
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*Spoilers* TNA Impact Wrestling Results For 5/26
Here are spoiler results for next Thursday’s episode of TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV:
– Ken Anderson, dressed like Sting came out and cut a promo. He brought out, no kidding, Disco Inferno as his guest on the “Scorpion Sitdown”, so he did an entire talk show mocking Sting before laying out Inferno. Sting made the save.
– AJ Styles and Chris Daniels defeated Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer in a Street Fight.
– Velvet Sky cuts a promo saying she is tied of the accusations against her. ODB comes out and says that a year ago, she was fired because she didn’t have the right look and she’s tired of people like Sky being what everyone thinks a female wrestler should be. ODB said she’s a pathetic woman and that’s why her best friend Angelina walked out on her. Sky tried to leave but ODB laid her out.
– Jeff Jarrett defeated Matt Morgan after Scott Steiner interfered.
– Eric Bischoff came out and said last week, they met with the Network and convinced them that only one person is qualified to run Impact Wrestling and that man is Hulk Hogan. Hogan came to the ring and gloated, saying his genius is second to none. Hogan told Bischoff that what he did to the X-Division last week was genius as well. Mick Foley came out and said that no matter what Hogan thinks, all he did was make the Network mad, because after Hogan left the meeting, Foley showed them how the X-Division put TNA on the map, so it’s here to stay. Bischoff told the Bischoff told Foley it doesn’t matter because he has no power over what goes on the PPV shows. Foley said they can’t promote the PPVs without the Network, so they have no choice. Hogan tried to goad Foley into wrestling Abyss but a number of the X-Division talents come out. Brian Kendrick says he wants a shot at Abyss and that match is made.
– TNA Knockouts champion Mickie James pinned Winter. Angelina Love attacked James after the match.
– TNA X Division champion Abyss pinned Brian Kendrick.
– They refilmed the ODB and Velvet Sky segment.
– Eric Young pinned Gunner to win the TNA TV championship. Young laid down for Gunner and then small packaged him for the surprise win.
– Kurt Angle pinned Rob Van Dam with the Olympic Slam
(Source: PWInsider.com)
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*SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday
Here are spoiler results for Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown for this Friday:
– Christian beat Sheamus by DQ. Mark Henry interfered. Randy Orton took his time, but made the save.
Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase came out. Cody got major heat for the paper bags when DiBiase said he represented Corpus Christi with a bag over his head.
-. Ted DiBiase beat Trent Baretta.
Ezekiel Jackson came out and then The Corre followed. Teddy Long interrupted and made a six-man tag match.
– Kane, Big Show, and Ezekiel Jackson beat The Corre in a six-man tag.
– Brie Bella beat Natalya. Bella won with the X Factor. Kharma didn’t show up, which upset the fans.
– Daniel Bryan beat Chavo Guerrero. A five minute match. Sin Cara came out and hit a huracanrana on Chavo after the Match. It looked like they were setting up Sin Cara vs. Chavo for Over The Limit.
– Randy Orton beat Mark Henry by DQ. Sheamus interfered. Christian took his time before coming out and making the save.
Dark Match
– Randy Orton wrestled Christian to a no-contest. The match ended in interference from Sheamus and Mark Henry.
(Source: prowrestling.net)
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Shane Carwin Talks About Working With Paul Heyman
Earlier this week, we reported that Paul Heyman is working hands-on with UFC heavyweight fighter Shane Carwin to work on his microphone skills and become more effective at hyping his upcoming fights. Specifically, Heyman is helping UFC produce the UFC 131 Countdown Show that will air on Spike in the weeks leading up to the June 11th pay-per-view.
Shane Carwin has posted a blog on Shane-Carwin.com discussing his experience working with Heyman .. Here’s part of what Carwin wrote:
“Paul arrived the night before [shooting] and we grabbed dinner and he went over his plans and ideas. He said he was given about 12 questions that he was just going to toss out. He wanted to capture me and my thoughts on the fight. The type of questions that he tossed out were ones like “how did you feel when you got the call”.
“The day of the shoot it was pretty much business as usual. I would say the key difference of what Paul brought to the table vs the previous producers is that he understands the entertainment value and ask questions that illicit good responses. I have been called “boring” in the past but the reality is when you are interviewed by people that do not fully understand the sport or how to extract the right information to sell the event. I do not lead interviews so if the media is not sure of how to extract the right information I can come off “boring”. That would be the Heyman difference. Paul was able to let me be me, left the stupid questions out and we got into some good stuff. I think this is going to make for a great Countdown Show.”
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What Happened After RAW & The Rock Movie News
– After Monday’s episode of WWE RAW from San Antonio, TX went off the air, WWE Champion defeated The Miz in what was described by a live correspondent as a solid match. Cena nailed Miz with the Attitude Adjustment to get the pin.
After the match, Cena brought a member of the United States millitary into the ring with his son and took photos with them.
– Dwayne Johnson officially signed on to star in the movie “The Snitch,” where he will play a father who agrees to go undercover to help police bust a drug gang in exchange for shortening the jail sentence of his son.
– Speaking of The Rock, his latest film Fast Five continues to perform well – taking in another $19.5 million in its third week in theaters. The movie fell only one spot to #3 for the weekend.
The domestic total for Fast Five now $168.8 million and its worldwide total is $440.5 million – making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise.
To get an idea of profitable a successful movie release can be, Fast Five‘s budget was “only” $125 million .. Not bad for a $440 million return!
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Punk Talks About His WM27 Match With Orton, Being Cheered
Nexus leader CM Punk was recently interviewed by UK wrestling magazine Fighting Spirit. Here are some highlights of what Punk said about:
How Far He’s Come In Wrestling: “For me the thing I’m most proud of — aside from being three-time heavyweight champion and winning Money In The Bank — is the fact that I started wrestling in my backyard when I was 15, and now I’m here … I was CM Punk when I was rolling around with my friends in the backyard when I was 15, and now I’m CM Punk at WrestleMania XXVII fighting Randy Orton in front of 70,000 people.”
His WM27 Match Against Randy Orton: “I hate everything I do when I watch stuff back, so I don’t tend to generally watch my matches again, but I did watch that one and I liked it. Obviously there were a few things I wish I had done a little different, but it will hold-up over time. For me, the highest praise was having the so-called ‘old timers’ tell me that they liked it.
“Bret Hart went out his way to call me up and tell me how much he liked it. Randy’s Dad (Bob Orton Jnr) loved it, as did Bob Armstrong. So much of wrestling’s history said it was good, and that it was the match of the night.
Getting Cheered As A Heel: “On [WWE’s recent UK tour] I was getting cheered which made me want to pull my hair out. I think it’s mainly from the older audience and it’s something that I think eventually happens to everyone when a level of respect is built-up. It’s just up to me to get them to hate me again by pushing their buttons.”
Issue 68 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is out on Thursday May 19. For more details check out FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk
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*Spoilers* Impact Wrestling Tapings Results For Thursday
Credit to TNAInsider.com for the following spoiler results for Thursday’s Impact Wrestling:
* Immortal minus Hulk Hogan come out to begin the show with an in-ring promo. Brian Kendrick interrupts and all the X Division comes out as well. A huge brawl ensues as Fortune hits the ring.
* TNA X Division Champion Kazarian vs. Abyss is announced for later tonight as well as Amazing Red vs. Samoa Joe and Generation Me vs. Eric Bischoff & Matt Hardy.
* Rosita, Sarita & Madison Rayne vs. TNA Knockout Women’s Champion Mickie James, Tara and Miss Tessmacher with Mexican America on commentary. Winners, Mickie, Tara & Miss Tessmacher.
* Kazarian vs. Abyss for the TNA X Division Championship. Winner and new TNA X Division Champion, Abyss.
* Samoa Joe b. Amazing Red in an 8 seconds squash match. After the match, Joe doesn’t let up but Crimson hits the ring and makes the save.
* AJ Styles comes out for a promo and calls out Tommy Dreamer. Dreamer comes out and beats down Styles. Christopher Daniels makes the save. Bully Ray joins in the melee and helps Dreamer take out Styles and Daniels.
* Kurt Angle comes out for a promo and says he and Jeff Jarrett will have a match and it will be for the number one contendership for the TNA Championship. Jeff Jarrett comes out and it ends up being announced they’ll face off at Slammiversary for Angle’s 1996 Olympic Gold Medal. Velvet Sky pushes Karen Jarrett down the ramp in a wheelchair
* Eric Bischoff and Matt Hardy b. Generation Me when Hardy hit the Twist of Hate on Jeremy allowing Bischoff to score the pinfall. After the match, Bischoff was celebrating and mocking the X-Division roster to close the show.
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Pictures Of The New Impact Wrestling Set & Ring
Check out these pictures from Monday night’s TNA iMPACT! tapings from Orlando .. It’s the first IMPACT WRESTLING show ..
Comment Below: What do you think about the new look? Will TNA back it up with a new product, or will it be new ring ropes and the same old thing?
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Hulk Hogan Talks One More Match, TNA Struggling With PPVs
Here are some highlights of Hulk Hogan’s appearance on The LAW radio show over the weekend:
Wrestling One More Match: “Well it’s a calculated risk, it’s not like ‘Oh my God he’s an idiot with all the back surgeries he’s going to wrestle in Brantford and if he gets knocked down he’s in a wheelchair’ – it’s not that story. If I do get in the ring it’s a calculated risk, these guys are professionals and instead of being body slammed someone can hit me in the throat, rake me in the eye, I can crumble down to the ring or take a bump on the back of my neck and shoulders and not hurt my lower back. There are a lot of ways to do it and if you think of the risk versus reward, it does matter, it’s a pretty foolish thing to think about wrestling after eight back surgeries but then there’s also the love of the business and how I love being around the guys, the fans and you guys so I’m torn between what really makes sense and what I feel. It probably has a lot to do with ego, which I try not to get involved with, I like to take ego when it comes up and put it on the wall and go back to what makes sense so it doesn’t make a lot of sense when you ask the question but it’s a consideration at this point.”
TNA Struggling To Get Viewers To Order PPVS “A lot of it has to do with awareness and the fact that we can get to the people. If I go into my hotel room in Chicago there are certain cable networks that are on like USA Network – there is no Spike TV. I mean a lot of it depends on who you can get to and who you can reach there is a lot more than ‘the fans aren’t buying it’ there is more to the equation and that’s a very shallow statement and that’s not a fact. The people that see it are buying it, there just aren’t enough people seeing it. That’s what it is – it’s creating awareness, a marketing plan we have to work with Spike TV and boost them up the ladder. I don’t know how many cable networks there are in the States if it’s 25 or 35 but in the paper it shows you who the top ten are so if we can get Spike up to that number one position the whole equation would change on how many people are buying it and change the equation and someone wouldn’t say ‘no one is buying it’ well the people that are seeing it are buying it so it’s creating that awareness to make people more aware that the product is there and that they can get it and when they walk into a hotel in Brantford that Spike is available.”
Catch The LAW every Sunday night at 11pm EST on The Score on Sirius 158
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JR Blog: The Rock Returning To TV, TNA Billboards Near WWE HQ
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com .. Here are some highlights of what JR said about:
The Rock Back On WWE TV: “Yes…I can easily see the Rock back on WWE TV in some form and feel that matter is essential to promote his main event level match at WM28 in Miami vs John Cena. How Rock could NOT make reoccurring appearances on WWE TV and headline WMania is beyond me. However, I don’t see Rock wrestling on free TV before WM28 but that’s simply one man’s opinion.”
Drew McIntyre’s Potential: “What do I think of Drew McIntyre? Lots of potential, nice look, seems to be athletic but it needs to be established as to who the Scot is and what his immediate objectives are.”
TNA Billboards Near WWE Headquarters: “Yes…I heard about TNA putting up billboards in Stamford, Ct which is the world HQ of WWE. Thoughts? A complete waste of money unless obscure mentions such as this one is what TNA is looking for. Silly expenditure of money IMO. One would think that organization would have bigger and more important fish to fry. However, what TNA does isn’t any of my business or concern but the question was asked and has now been addressed. I would guess that many WWE, Stamford based employees learned of TNA for the first time via the local billboards.”
As always, we recommend you check out JR’s site for his amazing line of BBQ products .. His BBQ sauces, ketchups and mustard are out of this world and a staple of the refrigerator at SEScoops’ global headquarters.
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TNA & Spike Relaunching “Impact Wrestling” (Video)
TNA and Spike TV sent out the following press release to announce the official rebranding of TNA’s weekly television show:
SPIKE TV AND TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION (TNA) WRESTLING RELAUNCH FLAGSHIP PROGRAM AS ‘IMPACT WRESTLING’
Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling and Spike TV announced today that TNA’s flagship program would be rebranded as IMPACT WRESTLING, beginning Thursday, May 19 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on SPIKE.
With the debut of “TNA iMPACT!” in 2005, TNA and SPIKE have partnered to bring U.S. television audiences the most exciting professional wrestling in the world today. TNA iMPACT! has been averaging 1.8 million viewers this year and ranks among the top programs on cable with Men 18-34 and Men 18-49 in its timeslot. In 2011, TNA is up 11% in HH rating vs.Q1 2010 and 9% in viewership of persons 2+.
“While the name change is subtle, it is also very powerful. TNA is proud to be in the wrestling business, and not afraid to say it. And, to emphasize our commitment we have added the word ‘wrestling’ to our already well-known ‘iMPACT!’ brand,” said TNA chief marketing officer Al Ovadia.
In addition to rebranding IMPACT WRESTLING, TNA is launching the tagline, “WRESTLING MATTERS,” a statement that reflects every aspect of TNA Wrestling, from program content to marketing to live events.
“We wanted a branding initiative that was scalable and could extend across all platforms,” added Ovadia. “We asked our fans what it was about professional wrestling that they found most compelling. We learned it was no single aspect, their passion for wrestling was all-consuming. Whether it’s the in-ring action, backstage brawls, the feuds or classic dramatic conflict of good vs. evil, it’s the entire experience that makes ‘wrestling matter.’”
“TNA is a proven ratings winner on Thursday nights for Spike, delivering a consistently large audience of hard-to-reach young men,” said Brian J. Diamond, senior vice president, sports and specials, Spike TV. “We feel the new IMPACT WRESTLING branding message will resonate with our audience who crave the action-packed wrestling that only TNA can provide.”
Effective immediately fans can visit www.IMPACTWRESTLING.com for exclusive news and content on the stars of IMPACT WRESTLING. Fans can also access over 300 hours of TNA programming at www.TNAOnDemand.com.
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TNA Buying Billboard Ads Near WWE Headquarters
As part of TNA Wrestling’s new “Wrestling Matters Again” re-branding effort, the company has purchased a number of billboard ads in Stanford, Connecticut – home of WWE headquarters.
The ads, which are to promote TNA renaming its Spike TV show to “Impact Wrestling” – can be seen all over Stanford, including right down the road from WWE HQ. There are said to be 4 or 5 billboards spotted so far.
WWE employee Craig Tello had posted a picture of one of the billboards on Twitter, but it has since been takent down. He tweeted:
“Just saw a #TNA billboard in Stamford on the train to work @WWE. They re-booking the Invasion angle? #IWantWrestling…to stop recycling.”
We’ll post a picture of one of the ads here as soon as it is posted online again.
If you’re located in Stanford and can take a picture of one of the billboards, feel free to send in a picture to SEScoops@gmail.com.
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Orton’s Next Feud, Rock At SummerSlam, Khali-Jinder
– As previously reported, WWE is currently working on how to use The Rock on television in the coming months. While nothing is confirmed just yet, we can confirm that the creative team has a few ideas of what to do with The Rock at SummerSlam and Survivor Series in the fall.
– After Randy Orton captured the World Heavyweight tile last week and ended Christian’s 5-day title reign, WWE is already looking forward to Orton’s next heel challenger. While an extended feud between Orton and Christian was discussed, right now it’s looking like Mark Henry will be the next title challenger. It should be said that Mark Henry as a top heel world title challenger is a scenario that’s been discussed many times in the past, but is not an indication that a title reign is in his future.
– There are currently plans for The Great Khali and his manager Jinder Mahal to form a heel tag team together and feud with WWE tag champions Kane and the Big Show.
(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Nesletter)
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VIDEO: Chyna & Mick Foley Backstage In TNA
Check out this backstage footage of Mick Foley and TNA newcomer CHYNA:
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Austin Movie News, More Managers, Heenan In Bad Shape
– WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin wrote on Twitter that he will be finishing filming “Recoil” in Canada this week. Austin said that it’s probably been the most fun he’s had shooting a movie so far.
– Fellow Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan is reportedly having a very tough time lately with his health issues. Keep “The Brain” in your thoughts.
– As we saw last week on Superstars, Tyson Kidd is now being managed by Michael Hayes. WWE has been considering the idea of reviving managers in recent months and there are said to be more WWE performers who will be getting managers soon. One other person who has been discussed as a possible manager is WWE producer/agent Arn Anderson. Anderson was considered for the role of Tyson Kidd’s manager, but still might be brought in to manage.
COMMENT BELOW: What do you guys think about WWE bringing back managers? Is managing a lost art that adds a lot to a wrestler’s character, or are they an unnecessary distraction that takes heat away from the wrestler?
(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)
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RAW & Tough Enough Previews, WWE-Food Network
– Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW takes place from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas and is the final show before Sunday’s Over The Limit pay-per-view.
No matches have been advertised for tonight’s show. The dark match main event after RAW goes off the air will see WWE Champion John Cena defend against The Miz.
– Prior to RAW is a new episode of WWE Tough Enough featuring several WWE Divas and people from THQ, WWE’s video game publishing partner. Tonight’s episode has been titled, “Running with Wolves.”
– The Food Network‘s show Food Network Challenge will feature a WWE-themed episode tonight – Extreme WWE Cakes. Four chefs will bake cakes based on WWE superstars and divas – with the winner receiving $10,000.
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TNA Sacrifice PPV Results: May 15th, 2011
– TNA’s 2011 Sacrifice pay-per-view opens up with a promo focusing on the World Heavyweight Title. The video shows Rob Van Dam and Sting working out for their main event match tonight.
– And we’re live from the iMPACT Zone in Orlando as the pyro goes off. Mike Tenay welcomes us to Sacrifice and runs down the top matches. We go to the ring.
Mexican America vs. Ink Inc.
We go to the ring and out comes Anarquia and Hernandez, led to the ring by Knockouts Tag Team Champions Sarita and Rosita.
Out next comes Shannon Moore and Jesse Neal, who is carrying an American flag. The crowd chants “USA” as we get ready to go. It’s going to be Moore starting things out with Anarquia. They lock up and Anarquia takes control first. Moore turns it around and takes it to the mat. Anarquia with a headlock now and then a shoudler block. Moore with a hip toss after running the ropes. Moore with an armbar now.
More back and forth action. Hernandez distracts the referee while Anarquia hits a cheap shot and keeps Moore on the mat. Anarquia pins Moore’s shoulders to the mat for a 2 count. Moore gets up and takes Anarquia down with a dropkick. Rosita distracts the ref while Hernandez hits Moore from behind and he goes down. Hernandez is tagged in now and beats Moore down to the mat. Hernandez takes it to the corner but Moore drops him and hits a leg drop for a 2 count. Neal is tagged in and they do some double teaming on Hernandez for a 2 count.
Neal works over Hernandez and dodges a splash in the corner. Neal hits a belly-to-belly. Sarita distracts the referee now while Anarquia hits Neal from behind, allowing Hernandez to take control. Anarquia is tagged back in and hits Neal with knees to the gut and knife edge chops. Moore tags himself in and hits a crossbody on Anarquia for 2. Moore slides out of the ring and traps Anarquia in the apron with right hands. Hernandez comes over but Moore moonsaults onto him from the apron. Rosita distracts the referee while Sarita runs in and hits Moore from behind now. Anarquia works over Moore and tags back in Hernandez. Hernandez comes in and holds a torture-rack like move on Moore, drops him and gets a 2 count.
Another tag to Anarquia for some double team action. Hernandez drops Moore and Anarquia covers for a 2 count. Anarquia takes Moore to the top now. Moore fights him off and hits another moonsault. Hernandez comes in and stops Moore’s tag. Moore kicks him in the head and tags in Neal. Neal takes out both Hernandez and Anarquia with clotheslines. They all go back and forth. Hernandez goes for a Border Toss on Neal but he slides out. Moore goes for the Moore-gasm but Rosita gets in and causes interference. Anarquia and Sarita pull Moore to the floor and work him over while Hernandez lays out Neal in the ring for the pin and the win.
Winners: Mexican America
– We go to Tenay and Taz to talk about tonight’s top matches again. Jeff Jarrett’s music hits and out he comes with Karen Jarrett, who has a brace on her foot and is walking on crutches. Jeff helps Karen to the ring.
Jeff takes the mic and says that unfortunately, Karen hurt herself while handing out the orders for their hired help at home on Friday morning. The crowd starts chanting “bullshit.” Jeff says Karen slipped on one of Cody’s action figures and her ankle is broken in two places. Another “bullshit” chant breaks out. Jeff says he and Karen are as disappointed as the fans are. Jeff says the match against Kurt Angle and Chyna won’t happen tonight. He says it’s not their decision, it’s the doctor’s decision. The crowd chants for Kurt Angle but out comes Mick Foley.
Foley says he saw the x-rays – there really is two fractures in the ankle. Foley says the x-rays weren’t of Karen though, she used the x-ray of a 6 foot 6 African American male. Foley says this is a wrestling ring and wrestling takes place inside of wrestling rings because wrestling matters. Karen says she didn’t bring anything to wear tonight. Foley had the TNA costume designer make a special outfit for Karen tonight. The crowd starts chanting for Chyna. Foley says Karen is likely to get her butt kicked all over the iMPACT Zone tonight but at least she will look good while it’s being done. Foley tells her to have a nice day, if she can, and his music hits. Karen takes off her boot and crutches, and throws it at Foley. She’s no longer injured.
– We go backstage with Jeremy Borash and Brian Kendrick. Borash asks him about the match with Robbie E. tonight. Kendrick blabs on like only he can about the X Division. Kendrick says he’s here to put the X Division back on its proper path.
Robbie E. vs. Brian Kendrick
We go to the ring and out comes Robbie E. with Cooke at his side. Out next comes Brian Kendrick. Kendrick meditates in the middle of the ring. Robbie escorts Cookie out of the ring and taunts Kendrick while he sits Indian style in the middle of the ring. Robbie runs his mouth and gets attacked by Kendrick from behind. Kendrick throws Robbie out of the ring and leaps through the ropes onto him. Kendrick brings it back in the ring and hits a crossbody from the top for a 2 count. Kendrick goes back to meditating.
Kendrick continues the offense on Robbie. Kendrick goes to the top and stalls. Robbie runs into his boot and goes down. Cookie brings Robbie out to the floor to re-group. Kendrick comes out and gets into it with Cookie. Kendrick tells her that God has a plan for her. He kicks Robbie off and brings it back in the ring. Kendrick goes up top. Robbie charges and knocks him outside to the floor. Kendrick comes back in but Robbie starts stomping on him. Robbie taunts Kendrick now before whipping him hard into the corner. Robbie works Kendrick over on the mat now.
Robbie with an elbow drop and a 2 count now. Robbie goes back to work on Kendrick on the mat now. Robbie clotheslines Kendrick over the top and he lands hard on the floor. Robbie comes out after Kendrick suplexes him on the floor. Robbie goes back in and distracts the referee while Cookie chokes Kendrick with her foot. Robbie comes back out for another suplex but Kendrick counters. Kendrick whips Robbie into the apron and superkicks him. Robbie rolls back in the ring but Kendrick hits a dropkick from the top. Kendrick puts his cape over Robbie’s face and wails away. He charges but Robbie catches him and drops his face into the corner. Robbie goes for a neckbreaker but Kendrick slides out and dropkicks Robbie for the pin and the win.
Winner: Brian Kendrick
– After the match, Kendrick shakes Earl Hebner’s hand but Hebner runs off. Kendrick goes to shake Robbie’s now but Robbie is asking him what’s wrong with him. Kendrick grabs Robbie’s arm but he pushes him off. Kendrick grabs Cookie’s arm now and plays tug of war over her with Robbie. Cookie and Robbie escape the ring and call Kendrick a freak before heading to the back.
– We go backstage with Tara. She’s asked about her being freed if Mickie James defeats Madson Rayne tonight. Madison walks up and tells Tara to keep herself backstage tonight because Madison doesn’t need her. We go to a promo for tonight’s Knockouts Title Match.
TNA Knockouts Title Match: Madison Rayne vs. Mickie James
We go to the ring and out first comes Madison Rayne. If Madison loses this one, Tara is freed from her contract. Out next comes the TNA Knockouts Champion Mickie James to a nice pop from the crowd.
The bell rings and right before they lock up, Tara’s music hits and out she comes. This pisses Madison off. Madison meets Tara on the entrance way and starts chewing her out. Tara points out that Madison is being counted out. Madison runs for the ring but Mickie slides and kicks her to the floor. Mickie works over Madison but Madison pulls her face-first into the steel steps. They go back in the ring and Madison takes control, getting a 2 count with her foot on the ropes. Another 2 count for Madison. Madison charges in the corner now but Mickie hits her with an elbow. Madison drops Mickie on the floor by her hair and covers for a 2 count.
Madison goes to the floor and starts yelling at Tara again. Madison comes back in but Mickie hits her with a forearm shot and another. Mickie ducks a clothesline and hits a neckbreaker on Madison. Mickie rolls Madison up from behind for a 2 count after she’s caught with Tara. They go back and forth and the referee gets knocked down. Madison goes under the ring and pulls out her loaded glove. Madison readies for Mickie. Tara jumps on the apron and rips the glove off Madison. Mickie kicks Madison and goes for a DDT. Madison counters and rolls Mickie up for 2.
Mickie with clotheslines on Madison now after an elbow. Mickie picks Madison up and drops her on her face. Mickie climbs to the top now and goes for the Thesz Press. Madison moves and Mickie hits the move on the referee. Madison shoves Mickie to the mat beside the ref. Madison goes for her finisher but Mickie comes back and hits a clothesline. Mickie kicks Madison in the gut and goes for the DDT. Tara runs in the ring and Mickie drops Madison. Madison wants Tara to hit Mickie. Tara goes to hit Madison but stops. Madison sweet talks her and drops to her knees. Tara acts as if she’s going to hit Mickie but turns and lays Madison out with a hard shot. Mickie covers Madison for the pin after Tara wakes up the referee.
Winner: Mickie James
– After the match, Tara runs to the ramp and Mickie looks at her shocked. Tara drops to her knees and is happy that she’s free now.
– We go backstage with JB and Fortune. Kazarian talks about facing Max Buck tonight and AJ Styles talks about facing Tommy Dreamer. Beer Money is up next to talk about Matt Hardy and Chris Harris. Robert Roode says they will walk away still the champs tonight. James Storm says he’s here to drink his beer and whoop Chris Harris’ ass tonight.
– We go backstage with JB and Fortune. Kazarian talks about facing Max Buck tonight and AJ Styles talks about facing Tommy Dreamer. Beer Money is up next to talk about Matt Hardy and Chris Harris. Robert Roode says they will walk away still the champs tonight. James Storm says he’s here to drink his beer and whoop Chris Harris’ ass tonight.
TNA X Division Title Match: Max Buck vs. Kazarian
We go to the ring and out first comes the challenger, Max Buck. Out next comes the TNA X Division Champion Kazarian.
The bell rings and they lock up. Kaz takes it to the corner and comes out with an arm lock. Back and forth action with reversals now. They take it to the mat now with more back and forth. Kaz with a drop toe hold and another headlock on Buck. Buck charges in the corner but Kaz moves. Kaz slams Buck to the mat by his head for a 2 count. Kaz ends up on the apron and Bucks knocks him to the floor. Buck leaps through the ropes and kicks Kaz down.
Buck brings it back in the ring and works Kaz over. Buck chokes Kaz on the ropes with his boot. More offense and a 2 count from Buck. Buck drops several knees into Kaz’s back and gets a 1 count. Buck keeps Kaz grounded to the mat now. Buck keeps it up until Kaz rams him back into the corner. Max knocks Kaz off and goes to the top. Kaz runs up and gutwrench suplexes Buck from the top to the mat. They get up and Kaz clotheslines Buck twice and spin kicks him. Kaz catches Buck in the corner and slams him hard. Kaz with a springboard leg drop and another 2 count.
More offense by Kaz and a neckbreaker for a 2 count. More back and forth until Buck powerbombs Kaz into the turnbuckle. Buck with a blockbuster type move out of the corner for another 2 count. Buck drops Kaz in the corner and goes back up top. Buck hits a 450 splash on Kaz but only gets 2. Buck smacks and taunts Kaz now. Buck goes for a suplex but Kaz blocks it and slams Buck’s gut over the ropes. Kaz with a running kick to the head. Kaz runs the ropes and sunset flip powerbombs Buck from the apron down to the floor. Buck lands hard and smacks his head on the floor. Kaz brings Buck back in the ring and covers him for only a 2 count.
More back and forth action until Kaz hits a Shining Wizard out of nowhere for the win.
inner: Kazarian
– JB is backstage with Abyss. JB starts talking and Abyss tells him to shut up. Abyss talks about everything he’s been through and shows his missing teeth. Abyss says Crimson’s undefeated streak will end tonight.Abyss vs. Crimson
We go to the ring and out comes Abyss. The undefeated Crimson is out next to a decent reaction from the crowd. They go at it and grab each other’s throats. Abyss knocks Crimson down and goes to work on him. Crimson comes back with a dropkick. Abyss kicks Crimson in the head. Crimson ducks a clothesline and sends Abyss over the top and to the floor. Abyss pulls Crimson out to the floor and hits a knee to the head and some right hands.
They go at it on the floor with Abyss throwing Crimson into the barrier. More right hands from Abyss. Abyss throws Crimson into the steel steps now. They bring it back in the ring but Abyss keeps dominating. Crimson tries fighting out of a headlock but Abyss knocks him to the mat. Crimson finally fights out but they double clothesline each other in the middle of the ring. They get up and trade shots. Crimson with a big clothesline and a splash in the corner. Crimson with big knees and a neckbreaker for a 2 count.
Crimson goes for a big splash in the corner but Abyss moves. Abyss chokeslams Crimson but he kicks out at 2. Abyss goes under the ring and brings out Janice. He chases the referee out of the ring. Crimson ducks a shot from Abyss with Janice and spears him for a 2 count. Crimson charges again but Abyss drops him with a boot to the chest. Abyss goes for Shock Treatment but Crimson slides out and drops Abyss with a DDT for a 2 count. Abyss goes back to the floor but Crimson cuts him off from the ring. Abyss drops Crimson with a cheap shot and goes to the second rope. Abyss hits a big Vader splash from the second rope but Crimson kicks out at 2. Abyss goes for a splash in the corner but Crimson moves. Crimson drops Abyss with a big sit-down powerbomb for the pin and the win.
Winner: Crimson
– We get a promo for tonight’s TNA Tag Team Title Match.
TNA Tag Team Title Match: Matt Hardy and Chris Harris vs. Beer Money
We go to the ring and out first comes Matt Hardy. Out next comes Chris Harris, for his first TNA match in several years. Out next comes the TNA World Tag Team Champions Beer Money. It’s going to be Storm starting things out with Harris, his former partner. Harris is wearing his AMW trunks. They go to lock up but Harris tags in Hardy.
Roode goes to tag Storm but Hardy pulls him to the floor. Roode turns around to a big full nelson slam from Harris for a 2 count. Hardy comes back in via tag and keeps the offense on Roode. Hardy with a side slam on Roode. Hardy drops an elbow to the back and goes to the second rope for another elbow drop. 2 count on Roode. Hardy puts pressure on Roode’s back now. They trade shots and Hardy takes it to the corner. He tags in Harris for more double teaming. Harris continues to work on Roode’s back. Harris taunts Storm and tags back in Hardy. Hardy with an elbow drop and a forearm shot to Roode’s lower back. Roode hits Hardy in the mouth with an elbow. Roode goes for a tag but Hardy stops him and continues to work on the lower back.
Roode and Hardy collide and both go down. Harris spits at Storm. Roode finally makes the tag to Storm and in he comes. Harris misses a clothesline and Storm unloads on him. Storm beats Harris down and clotheslines him back down. Storm with a Thesz Press and several right hands. Harris tosses Storm over the ropes but he hangs on and comes back in, knocking Harris down. Storm DDT’s Harris from the second rope for a 2 count as Hardy made the save. Roode comes in and throws Hardy out and they go at it on the floor. Storm brings Harris to the corner and hits an inverted DDT from the top but only gets 2. Roode comes back in for the double team but Hardy stops it. Hardy hits the Side Effect on Roode. Storm counters a Twist of Hate and hits a backstabber on Hardy. Storm counters Harris now but Harris spinebusters him to the mat. Harris turns around to an even bigger spinebuster from Roode. Beer Money hit a double suplex on Hardy and do their signature pose. Harris runs into a big superkick from Storm. They go for the DWI on Harris but Storm stops it and goes to the top rope. Roode holds Harris as Storm hits the AMW’s old move Death Sentence from the top rope for the win.
Winners: Beer Money
– We go backstage with JB and Brother Ray. Ray starts insulting Borash. JB asks Ray what his business is with Tommy Dreamer now. Ray goes on and says he can do whatever he wants, because he can. Ray threatens JB again and says AJ Styles represents everything he hates about modern day pro wrestlers. Twitter, video games – not what real wrestlers like Ray does – drink whiskey, listen to rock and roll and drink whiskey. Ray says he’s taken craps bigger than AJ. Ray snatches the mic from Borash and tells AJ he’s lucky he didn’t end his career when Ray powerbombed him from the stage weeks back. Ray says he will do whatever he has to take out Styles and then he’s going to take Fortune out and then take his redneck wife out.
No DQ Match: Tommy Dreamer vs. AJ Styles
We go to the ring and out first comes Tommy Dreamer. Out next comes AJ Styles to a nice pop from the crowd. They come face to face in the ring and get ready to go. They lock up and break it up before anything happens. Another lock up and AJ goes behind Dreamer. Dreamer takes Styles to the mat and they go back and forth. Dreamer begs the ref to get Styles off him but it’s no DQ. They lock upa gain and Dreamer hits a knee to the gut and some right hands.
AJ tries to make a comeback but Dreamer puts an end to it. Dreamer hits Snake Eyes in the corner but only gets a 2 count. Dreamer drops a series of elbow drops for another 2 count. Dreamer with a headlock now. AJ ends up on the apron and comes back in with a clothesline on Dreamer. More clotheslines from AJ and a dropkick. Dreamer is sent out to the floor. AJ slingshots over the top and lands on Dreamer. They fight on the floor now. AJ knocks Dreamer around and slams his head into the apron. Dreamer blocks AJ and slams his head into the ring steps area. Dreamer misses a clothesline but drops AJ near the guardrail. Dreamer lands on it and AJ knocks him off. They fight into the crowd now.
Dreamer gets cut open it looks like and slams AJ into part of the set near the fans. AJ is also cut open by his temple. Dreamer brings it back to the ringside area and goes under the ring for a trash can full of weapons. Dreamer comes in the ring but AJ runs and kicks the trash can into his head. AJ goes under the ring and brings a table into the ring. AJ drops the table onto Dreamer’s head as he tries to get up. 2 count for AJ. The crowd chants for fire. Dreamer and AJ trade shots now. Dreamer gets thrown into the ring post in the corner. The table is propped up on one leg. AJ runs across of it and leaps off onto Dreamer in the corner with a big right hand. AJ drops Dreamer head-first and gets a 2 count.
Dreamer counters and DDT’s Styles for a 2 count. AJ’s leg goes under the ropes and the referee stops the count, in a No DQ match. Dreamer pulls a fork out and tries to stab Styles in the eye with it. AJ blocks it and trades shots with Dreamer. Styles with a big trash can shot to the head of Dreamer. Dreamer goes to drive AJ through the table but AJ hits him with a pele kick. Styles goes for the Styles Clash through a table but Brother Ray runs in and hits AJ from behind with a chain around his fist. Daniels runs down and chases Ray off. Dreamer hits a big DDT on AJ through the table and covers him for the win.
Winner: Tommy Dreamer
– We get a promo for tonight’s mixed tag team match.
Karen & Jeff Jarrett vs. Chyna & Kurt Angle
We go to the ring and out first comes Karen and Jeff Jarrett. Karen isn’t happy about having to participate in the match. Out next comes Kurt Angle by himself. Chyna’s music hits next and out she comes in red, white and blue. Chyna hits the ring and poses for the fans.
Angle is all smiles at Karen being upset. Angle and Jeff start things off and the fans chant for Kurt. They lock up and Kurt takes control first, knocking Jeff down with a shoulder. Kurt takes it tot he mat now with a 1 count and a headlock takedown. They go to the corner and Jeff hits a cheap shot to take control. Angle comes back with a big hip toss and a suplex for a 1 count. Angle points at Chyna and the crowd pops. In she comes and Jarrett escapes from the ring. Jeff wants no part of Chyna. Jeff tells Karen she has to get in the ring but she argues with him. A “Chyna’s gonna kill you” chant breaks out. The Jarretts are being counted out as Karen finally enters the ring. Jeff sneaks in and takes out Kurt Angle. Jeff tells the referee to get Chyna out and she has to leave. Jeff stomps on Kurt now.
Kurt and Jeff both go down now. More back and forth until Kurt hits a belly-to-belly for a 2 count. Angle goes for the Angle Slam but Jeff slides out. Kurt grabs him and hits the trios German suplexes. Jeff blocks another Angle Slam attempt and drops Kurt with a kick to the head. Jeff goes for the Stroke but Angle turns it into the ankle lock. That’s also blocked. Angle goes for the Angle Slam and nails it this time for a 2 count. Jeff wants to tag Karen but she won’t. Jeff back kicks Angle below the belt. Angle tags in Chyna. Jeff turns around and she scoop slams him. Chyna with a big suplex now. She points at Karen but Karen walks away from the ringside area.
Chyna stalks Karen outside of the ring and back into it. Karen turns around in the ring to Kurt. He taunts her. She turns back around to Chyna. Chyna and Kurt corner Karen. Chyna splashes her in the corner. Chyna grabs Karen and lays her out with a Pedigree. Chyna applies the ankle lock on Karen. Jeff runs in but Jeff throws the ankle lock on him as well and they tap out for the win.Winners: Chyna and Kurt Angle
– After the match, Chyna and Kurt pose in the ring as we go to replays.
– We go to promos for tonight’s main event.TNA World Heavyweight Title Match: Rob Van Dam vs. Sting
We go to the ring but Mr. Anderson’s music hits and out comes the #1 contender. Anderson cuts a promo and joins Taz and Tenay for commentary. The challenger Rob Van Dam is out next followed by the TNA World Heavyweight Champion Sting. The bell rings and they stall before locking up. They lock up and Sting applies a headlock.
Back and forth until they lock up again. This time it’s RVD with a headlock. Sting misses a clothesline and RVD takes him down with his legs for a 2 count. They go at it in the corner now. RVD goes to catapult Sting out and it gets blocked. Sting clotheslines RVD and goes for another but RVD jumps out of the ring. RVD finally comes back in the ring and we get 2 counts. RVD spin kicks Sting to the mat and shows off some more. RVD stalls some more and comes back in for a 2 count.
RVD goes for a running spin kick in the corner but Sting ducks and RVD lands outside on the floor. RVD goes to leg drop Sting on the guardrail but Sting moves and RVD lands hard. They go at it at ringside and fight up into the crowd. Sting and RVD make their way back down to the ring now. They bring it back in the ring for more back and forth. Sting gets fired up and hits RVD with right hands and a big clothesline, and another. Sting goes for the Stinger Splash but RVD kicks him in mid-air.
RVD misses the frogsplash and Sting rolls him up for a 2 count. Sting goes for the Death Drop but it’s botched. Sting goes for it again and lays RVD out. Sting covers him for the pin and the win.
Winner: Sting
– After the match, Sting celebrates with the title as we go to replays. Anderson, who is still on commentary, says he has a little something special for Sting on this week’s iMPACT. RVD raises Sting’s hand in victory. Anderson decides to go to the ring and congratulate Sting on winning. RVD leaves as Anderson heads to the ring. Anderson stares Sting down as the pay-per-view goes off the air.
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Details On Paul Heyman’s New Role With UFC
In the days following the announcement that UFC heavyweight figher Brock Lesnar has been forced to pull out of his upcoming fight, Lesnar’s close friend Paul Heyman will be working with UFC to promote the upcoming pay-per-view that Lesnar was previously scheduled to headline .
Paul Heyman will be working on the new UFC Countdown series to promote the next month’s UFC 131 show, which will now feature a #1 contenders fight between Junior Dos Santos and Brock Lesnar’s replacement, Shane Carwin.
Heyman, who previously worked with the Strikeforce MMA promotion (now owned by UFC) to promote last year’s EA: MMA video game release, will be working hands on with Shane Carwin to help Carwin’s mic skills.
As much as UFC tries to distance itself from the theatrics of pro wrestling, it is impossible to deny the marketability of a top fighter who can supplement his fight game with effective verbal skills.
At this point, this is just a one-time gig and there are no reports of Paul Heyman working with the UFC on a full-time basis, but this is interesting news nonetheless.
(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)
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JR Blog: Chyna In TNA, Managers, WWE’s Mexican Tour
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR said about:
WWE’s Mexican Tour: “How did WWE do in Mexico City? HUGE…almost 20,000 people and a live gate hovering just under $1M. WWE will produce TVs in Mexico City this fall which has been on the drawing board from quite some time. W/ Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, and now Sin Cara in the fold, WWE has significantly strengthened its position in the Mexico marketplace as their TV ratings indicate. Strong TV clearances in Mexico has been vital to WWE’s growth there too.”
Managers Returning: “Will WWE begin to utilize managers again? Not sure what the story on that is but apparently Michael Hayes filled that role with Tyson Kidd on WWE Superstars this week which can be seen on http//www.wwe.com now. I assume ‘PS’ wore attire from his ‘Don Cornelius/Soul Train’ collection. If WWE does utilize ‘managers’ it will be new again and some key, manager additions can help younger talents in a variety of ways. I am a fan of managers. Arn Anderson would make a great mentor/manager IMO.”
Chyna In TNA: ” What are my thoughts on Chyna returning to TV? Happy for her. Why wouldn’t I be? She needs to earn a living too. Not sure where she is as it relates to her passion for the genre any longer but she is earning a pay day. For the record, I still don’t endorse women wrestling men plus I never said Chyna was undeserving of Hall of Fame consideration as some misinterpreted.”
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*Spoiler* For Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Taping
Sting, who has not appeared on TNA Wrestling programming since before Lockdown, is scheduled to return to television at tonight’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida.
On the March 22 episode of Impact Wrestling, Sting announced his resignation as General Manager and handed the position over to Hulk Hogan. He reasoned that Hogan could properly run TNA Wrestling without the influence of Eric Bischoff.
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JR Blog: Brock Lesnar Sick Again & Possible WWE Return
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read in its entirety over at JRsBarBQ.com. In this update, JR talks at length about the news of former UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar being forced to pull out of his next fight due to another bout with the stomach illness diverticulitis.
Here are some highlights of what JR said about:
Lesnar’s Illness: “Brock battled diverticulitis once before and the gastrointestinal ailment is a devastating foe. I’ve had diverticulitis and ended up having approximately 13 inches of my large intestine surgically removed while residing in intensive care for several days after the surgery. Diverticulitis is weak places in the wall of the colon that give away under pressure to form marble sized pouches that protrude through the colon wall. Mild cases of the ailment can be cured, as a rule, via rest, diet (little, red meat, no nuts or seeds, etc), and via the use of antibiotics. If the above listed treatments are unsuccessful, surgery becomes a more likely option. At some point the body must be freed of the toxins, essentially poisons, that take over one’s internal organs.
Whether Brock Lesnar Will Ever Return To WWE: The ‘Brock back to WWE rumors’ have already started which is an eye roller in my opinion. Brock is a UFC fighter. Brock was born to be a UFC fighter. Brock will be a UFC fighter until he decides otherwise. If Lesnar, for some highly unlikely reason can’t compete again in UFC, ‘perhaps’ he would entertain the thought of a one off, special appearance in WWE, like WrestleMania but that well may be nothing more than wishful thinking on some folk’s part and is, without question, nothing more than pure speculation.”
Shane Carwin Taking Lesnar’s Place Against Junior dos Santos: “MMA folks can now turn their attention to Shane Carwin taking this higher level fight on somewhat short notice even though Carwin had already been in training. Carwin’s a beast who can be problematic for any heavyweight but Dos Santos has such great hands that Carwin, or anyone else, must have keen, striking defense to withstand what Dos Santos will bring. However, the powerful and bigger Carwin has the distinct edge in this one IF he can take Junior down and utilize debilitating devastation while controlling a talented, strike first fighter who also wants to be the next UFC Heavyweight Champion.
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Shane Helms Makes Emergency Trip Back To The Hospital
Shane Helms, who is recovering from his recent motorcycle accident, wrote on Twitter that he had to make an emergency trip to the hospital yesterday. Helms wrote:
“Emergency trip to the hospital today. I really thought this was the end. Thank everyone for their prayers! It’s meant the world to me. I love all my family and friends and fans SO much. I’m sorry if I’ve let you down. I’ll do my best to restore your faith in me. I love you.”
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This week – Zack Ryder checks in from Mexico!
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Chris Jericho Says He May Never Return To WWE
During a recent interview with the Wrestling Voice radio show, former WWE star Chris Jericho spoke about his time on Dancing with the Stars, his metal band Fozzy, WWE banning the word “wrestling” and whether he’ll return to WWE. Here are some highlighs of what Chris Jericho said about:
The support he received from the WWE during Dancing with the stars.“I don’t see why they wouldn’t want to support it 100%, you have an audience of 23 million every week and hearing the words WWE every single week and seeing one of their guys performing on a whole different level and wowing people and breaking the stereotypes of what a wrestler is and what a wrestler does, but some of it was a no brainer for them.”
Dancing As ‘Chris Irvine’ One Week On DWTS:
“I was dancing for my Mom and that week was a very open and raw performance, and it was the producers idea to have me dance as Chris Irvine, which was a cool experience, it was a very moving performing and fitting.”
On WWE blacklisting the word ‘wrestling’ from it’s product.
“As long as there is a ring nag guys in spandex throwing each other around it’s gonna be wrestling, you can call it what you want but if it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck and moves like a it’s a duck, it’s always gonna be wrestling.”
On whether he’ll return to the WWE.
“Everybody asks, ‘when are you coming back?’ and I don’t know if I’ll ever come back, I have no plans of it… I still love the WWE, I love watching it, but I don’t know if I’ll ever come back.”
Other topics discussed include, hosting the Golden God awards, the next Fozzy record, Edge’s retirement, Zack Ryder and his latest book. You can listen to the podcast on iTunes by clicking here.
