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  • DX Backing Drew McIntyre, Shane’s Departure A Mystery

    Drew McIntyre
    Drew McIntyre

    — Triple H and Shawn Michaels are said to be allies of young superstar Drew McIntyre and are partilly responsible for his strong push on SmackDown. They feel he has the potential to be the next major star and a talent the company can build around in the future, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

    Many see the similarities between McIntyre and a younger Triple H, with the height, body build, hair and the same ability. The strong push for McIntyre has upset talent backstage, as some wrestlers have been around for several years and were promised a push if they performed better The general feeling backstage on the Raw brand is that if you do not have the support of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, John Cena or Randy Orton, then your upward mobility on the card is limited.

    There’s nothing new to report on Shane McMahon’s resignation from WWE. After speaking with a number of people in WWE, nobody seems to know why he left or what’s next for Shane.

  • DX Backing Drew McIntyre, Shane's Departure A Mystery

    Drew McIntyre
    Drew McIntyre

    — Triple H and Shawn Michaels are said to be allies of young superstar Drew McIntyre and are partilly responsible for his strong push on SmackDown. They feel he has the potential to be the next major star and a talent the company can build around in the future, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

    Many see the similarities between McIntyre and a younger Triple H, with the height, body build, hair and the same ability. The strong push for McIntyre has upset talent backstage, as some wrestlers have been around for several years and were promised a push if they performed better The general feeling backstage on the Raw brand is that if you do not have the support of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, John Cena or Randy Orton, then your upward mobility on the card is limited.

    There’s nothing new to report on Shane McMahon’s resignation from WWE. After speaking with a number of people in WWE, nobody seems to know why he left or what’s next for Shane.

  • Six Sides Of Steel & Ultimate X This Thursday On iMPACT!

    With Bound For Glory in the books, TNA Wrestling is wasting no time kicking of the road to Turning point in a big way.

    TNA has announced the following for Thursday’s edition of TNA iMPACT! on Spike, which will be taped Tuesday night from Orlando

    • A.J. Styles and Daniels vs. Kevin Nash and Samoa Joe.
    • Ultimate X: The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Lethal Consequences for a shot at the TNA Tag Titles at Turning Point
    • Six Sides Of Steel: The British Invasion vs. Beer Money for the TNA Tag Titles
    • An update on Sting’s future
    • Amazing Red vs. Homicide
    • Awesome Kong vs. Raisha Saeed
  • Six Sides Of Steel & Ultimate X This Thursday On iMPACT!

    With Bound For Glory in the books, TNA Wrestling is wasting no time kicking of the road to Turning point in a big way.

    TNA has announced the following for Thursday’s edition of TNA iMPACT! on Spike, which will be taped Tuesday night from Orlando

    • A.J. Styles and Daniels vs. Kevin Nash and Samoa Joe.
    • Ultimate X: The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Lethal Consequences for a shot at the TNA Tag Titles at Turning Point
    • Six Sides Of Steel: The British Invasion vs. Beer Money for the TNA Tag Titles
    • An update on Sting’s future
    • Amazing Red vs. Homicide
    • Awesome Kong vs. Raisha Saeed
  • Jim Ross Previews Bragging Rights & Talks TNA Rumors

    Monday Night Mayhem — “Home Of Wrestling Radio”
    Broadcast Live & Worldwide On The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network
    www.MondayNightMayhem.com

    Jim Ross Previews WWE Bragging Rights PPV/Returning To The Western New York Area, Discusses His WWE Future/TNA Rumors (And Missing SmackDown Last Tuesday), Matt Hardy’s Recent Twitter/MySpace Comments, If He Sees Booker T Returning To The WWE, How Much Of An Impact He Sees “The American Dragon” Bryan Danielson/Nigel McGuinness Having, & His Memories Of The Late Captain Lou Albano

    WWE Hall Of Famer & the voice of WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown, Jim Ross, was the special guest on this weekend’s edition (10/16/09) of Monday Night Mayhem (presented by ReelWrestling.com), hosted by The Big Mosh, Blade, & “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent. You can feel The Mayhem live & in streaming audio every Monday night (at 8PM ET/7PM CT).
    JR’s return to The Mayhem (as part of the “MNM Fall Tour ’09”) is now available for free in Windows Streaming Media, or via The Mayhem’s official Podcast on ITunes:

    Jim Ross/Monday Night Mayhem Interview (MNM Streaming Audio): http://www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/waxfiles/101609.wax

    Jim Ross/Monday Night Mayhem Interview (MNM Podcast On ITunes): http://www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/oct09/101609.mp3

    Here are some of the highlights of JR’s exclusive interview, provided by The Mayhem’s official correspondent, Paterson From New Jersey:

    ========================================

    We promised you some surprises as part of the “Fall Tour ’09” of “Your Home Of Wrestling Radio.” As World Wrestling Entertainment gears up for the Bragging Rights Pay-Per-View, as well as the company’s return to the Western New York area (Buffalo & Rochester), who else better than WWE Hall Of Famer & the voice of WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown, Jim Ross, to step inside the MNM squared circle.

    JR thanked The Big Mosh, Blade, “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent for the return back to The Mayhem’s airwaves. After missing last week’s SmackDown tapings in Lexington, KY, the internet has been swirling with speculation about if this could mean “trouble in paradise” between him & the WWE. JR wished to clear up any speculation once & for all. “Yeah, I guess it was a slow news week. Every 16 years, you ask for a TV taping off, and it was a big weak for us for my wife & I (their 16th wedding anniversary). I’ll be back at work next week (in Columbia, SC), and it’s not a big deal. But everything is good. I enjoyed the time off, and I’m excited to get back to work.”

    Next Sunday night will see the first-ever Bragging Rights Pay-Per-View from Pittsburgh, PA. The highlight of the event will see a 60-Minute, Anything Goes Iron Man Match between Randy Orton & John Cena for the WWE Championship. JR was asked about the PPV & what fans should expect from the show. “I think it should be an interesting show. Of course, the Cena/Orton match is going to be an hour, being an old-school like that. Those guys have a long-standing rivalry, and it looks as if it’s coming to an end. If it is being able to perform for an hour, that really gives those guys the opportunity to make their mark even more so than they already have.”

    Back in the late ’90’s, JR was credited with the upswing the WWE experienced, due to his eye for talent & signing guys that brought “The Attitude Era” to the WWE. JR was asked by “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent about the new match of stars that he sees headlining WrestleMania in a few years. “I think the WWE has done a solid job of creating a nice young nucleus that’s on the cusp of moving to the next level. There’s several gyts that I enjoy watching do their thing. I think John Morrison has a good upside & so does Dolph Ziggler as well. I need to see more of guys like (Drew) McIntyre, (Mike) Knox, & some of those individuals. I think they have some potential without question. I think RAW has some good talent. I like Jack Swagger…he’s getting closer. I think The Miz is a very prolific antagonist, and his persona is very easy to dislike. I like Sheamus…he’s got a good upside. There are a lot of guys that I enjoy watching aspects of their game…It’s just a matter of getting more experience & opportunities. And somewhere along the way, you are going to see guys back through.”

    The Matt Hardy news mill is still running regarding the cryptic Twitter & MySpace messages from several weeks ago. Blade asked JR about a possible crackdown on Internet usage for the WWE superstars & Matt’s future on SmackDown. “I can’t speak for WWE, and I don’t know how to Twitter. So, I don’t know what they are doing to do on that. I think anybody, whether it is in the NBA, NFL, WWE, or anywhere, you don’t want anybody communicating to the outside world in a negative or disgruntled fashion, if that’s the case. About the SmackDown superstar: “I think Matt has great potential…He’s had it for a long time. He’s come close to getting over the hump, and it seems like to thing or another deletes that. A lot of it is bad luck. I’ve always had confidence in Matt Hardy’s abilities, and I think the WWE has confidence in him as well.”

    Two of JR’s former broadcasting colleagues, Taz & Mick Foley, left World Wrestling Entertainment for TNA Wrestling, and the latest news being speculated on is former five-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion & Main Event Mafia Member, Booker T, could be making a return to the WWE at the end of his current contract. Does JR see Booker returning back to World Wrestling Entertainment? “I haven’t talked to Booker since he left the WWE. I think he is a good guy, and I’ve known him for years. I don’t know what WWE’s thoughts are about Booker T coming back or not. Now obviously, if he’s healthy, if he’s motivated, and he could manage the travel schedule at his stage of the game. I think he could be an asset.”

    JR has come around the Western New York area throughout his WWE career, and World Wrestling Entertainment is returning to Buffalo & Rochester next week for the first set of TV tapings for RAW, ECW, & SmackDown after Sunday’s Bragging Rights Pay-Per-View. Mosh asked JR about his memories of the area & working there. “I came to buffalo with the (Atlanta) Falcons one year & did the sideline reporting in a sleet storm, which was not overly pleasant, but the Bills killed the Falcons. When I go to Rochester, I always think of Gorilla Monsoon, because he was from there, and he always talked fondly about his upbringing there.” JR also added his memories of the world-famous Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant in the Buffalo area, which was opened up by the famous grappler in the mid ’60’s, which is still owned & operated today by Ilio’s son, Dennis.

    The absence of JR from SmackDown brought up questions regarding his contract status with the WWE & what his future holds…Could that include TNA? JR cleared up the situation exclusively on The Mayhem. “There’s no contractual issue with me. I just have to redo a deal. I have to come to terms on a contract, and I feel like it’ll be done. But if it isn’t done, I don’t need a telethon or a career eulogy. I’ve had a wonderful run; 35 years in the business…Are you kidding me? I’m a fan, I’m still a fan.”

    Former WWE Head Of Security & The Mayhem’s very own Jimmy Noonan (of MNM’s “Noonan Speaks”) joined the interview & broke the proverbial bread with JR, whom he worked with for years in the WWE. Noonan brought up the “Class Of 2002,” which featured names like Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Batista, & others. He went on to ask JR about this time as a special time of wrestling, due to this special group of guys, and if we are seeing the “end of an era” with some of today’s stars drawing a close to their careers. “I think that was a special group, and our department was very fortunate in recruiting & getting those guys trained.” He continued, “It may be the closing of one era, but the business has been so resilient over decade over decade. You just have to reload. You have to recruit quality human beings that are athletic & charismatic and want to be in the business. If it is the closing of one chapter, we just have to start writing a new one.”

    More is contained in his exclusive hour-long interview with Jim Ross on The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network, as JR gives his candid thoughts & comments on the passing of the late Captain Lou Albano, the upcoming arrivals of “The American Dragon” Bryan Danielson & Nigel McGuinness from Ring Of Honor, his thoughts on the current WWE travel schedule, & even some Oklahoma Sooners football. Truly one for the records, as “Your Home Of Wrestling Radio” gives one of the most in-depth interviews from JR you will ever hear. Log onto JR’s official website (located at www.jrsbarbq.com), and check out JR’s weekly blogs…required reading for any wrestling fan. While surfing the site, be sure to purchase some of the great products available, including JR’s original BBQ Sauce, Chipolte Ketchup, & 97% Fat-Free Beef Jerky.

    WWE Presents Monday Night RAW: Monday, October 26th @ 8:15PM ET live from The HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY. Tickets are $62.50, $42.50, $32.50, $24.50, & $17.50, which include $2.50 facility fee. Tickets can be purchased at The HSBC Arena Box Office, online at www.Tickets.com, as well as all Tickets.com outlets, including participating Tops Markets. All dates, acts, & ticket prices are subject to change without notice. For more information, or to charge by phone, call toll free at (888) 223-6000. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges (no service charge applies at The HSBC Arena Box Office).

    Mayhem Nation: Want to be a part of this special edition of MNM & also have the chance to score a pair of tickets to WWE’s Monday Night RAW at The HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY next Monday night? Contact the program via the MNM/Sizzlin’ Sauces inbox (MondayNightMayhem@hotmail.com), and interact with The Mayhem Crew on MySpace (located at www.MySpace.com/MondayNightMahem & presented by TicketRelief.com) & Facebook (located at www.Facebook.com/MondayNightMayhem).
    “Your Home Of Wrestling Radio” is officially presented by ReelWrestling: the latest & hottest innovation from the coverage of professional wrestling online.Want to be a part of the RW movement? It’s simple…head on over to www.ReelWrestling.com, and subscribe (via e-mail or SMS) for free announcements on what’s hot & fresh on ReelWrestling.com. Your favorite Superstars & Divas are just one click away! The award-winning Monday Night Mayhem (voted on by you, the fans as the “Show Of The Year” in the 2009 Wrestling Radio Awards), is also sponsored by: Sizzlin’ Sauces (the official hot sauce of The Mayhem’s “Fall Tour ’09”), The History Of WWE.com (bringing you the best in the illustrious history of our business since 2002), TicketRelief.com (the official online traffic school of The Mayhem), & ACN (get info about the ACN home-based business opportunity, video phone, & network marketing by contacting Shawn Allen at www.ssallen.acnrep.com).

    All new & old members of The Mayhem Nation can check out the official Monday Night Mayhem Audio Vault, which contains the finest programming/audio content from over five+ years of Mayhem goodness. You can re-live interviews with some of your favorite WWE superstars (CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes, & “The Glamazon” Beth Phoenix), WWE Hall Of Famers (Bret “Hitman” Hart, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Jim Ross, & Jesse “The Body” Ventura), plus some of the biggest names in the worlds of sports, entertainment, & Hollywood (Dennis Rodman, Jim Kelly, Curtis Granderson, Ice-T, Nancy O’Dell, Michael Buffer, Brooke Hogan, & many more). All this is now available World Wide & 365 at www.MondayNightMayhem.com.

  • Jim Ross Previews Bragging Rights & Talks TNA Rumors

    Monday Night Mayhem — “Home Of Wrestling Radio”
    Broadcast Live & Worldwide On The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network
    www.MondayNightMayhem.com

    Jim Ross Previews WWE Bragging Rights PPV/Returning To The Western New York Area, Discusses His WWE Future/TNA Rumors (And Missing SmackDown Last Tuesday), Matt Hardy’s Recent Twitter/MySpace Comments, If He Sees Booker T Returning To The WWE, How Much Of An Impact He Sees “The American Dragon” Bryan Danielson/Nigel McGuinness Having, & His Memories Of The Late Captain Lou Albano

    WWE Hall Of Famer & the voice of WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown, Jim Ross, was the special guest on this weekend’s edition (10/16/09) of Monday Night Mayhem (presented by ReelWrestling.com), hosted by The Big Mosh, Blade, & “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent. You can feel The Mayhem live & in streaming audio every Monday night (at 8PM ET/7PM CT).
    JR’s return to The Mayhem (as part of the “MNM Fall Tour ’09”) is now available for free in Windows Streaming Media, or via The Mayhem’s official Podcast on ITunes:

    Jim Ross/Monday Night Mayhem Interview (MNM Streaming Audio): http://www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/waxfiles/101609.wax

    Jim Ross/Monday Night Mayhem Interview (MNM Podcast On ITunes): http://www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/oct09/101609.mp3

    Here are some of the highlights of JR’s exclusive interview, provided by The Mayhem’s official correspondent, Paterson From New Jersey:

    ========================================

    We promised you some surprises as part of the “Fall Tour ’09” of “Your Home Of Wrestling Radio.” As World Wrestling Entertainment gears up for the Bragging Rights Pay-Per-View, as well as the company’s return to the Western New York area (Buffalo & Rochester), who else better than WWE Hall Of Famer & the voice of WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown, Jim Ross, to step inside the MNM squared circle.

    JR thanked The Big Mosh, Blade, “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent for the return back to The Mayhem’s airwaves. After missing last week’s SmackDown tapings in Lexington, KY, the internet has been swirling with speculation about if this could mean “trouble in paradise” between him & the WWE. JR wished to clear up any speculation once & for all. “Yeah, I guess it was a slow news week. Every 16 years, you ask for a TV taping off, and it was a big weak for us for my wife & I (their 16th wedding anniversary). I’ll be back at work next week (in Columbia, SC), and it’s not a big deal. But everything is good. I enjoyed the time off, and I’m excited to get back to work.”

    Next Sunday night will see the first-ever Bragging Rights Pay-Per-View from Pittsburgh, PA. The highlight of the event will see a 60-Minute, Anything Goes Iron Man Match between Randy Orton & John Cena for the WWE Championship. JR was asked about the PPV & what fans should expect from the show. “I think it should be an interesting show. Of course, the Cena/Orton match is going to be an hour, being an old-school like that. Those guys have a long-standing rivalry, and it looks as if it’s coming to an end. If it is being able to perform for an hour, that really gives those guys the opportunity to make their mark even more so than they already have.”

    Back in the late ’90’s, JR was credited with the upswing the WWE experienced, due to his eye for talent & signing guys that brought “The Attitude Era” to the WWE. JR was asked by “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent about the new match of stars that he sees headlining WrestleMania in a few years. “I think the WWE has done a solid job of creating a nice young nucleus that’s on the cusp of moving to the next level. There’s several gyts that I enjoy watching do their thing. I think John Morrison has a good upside & so does Dolph Ziggler as well. I need to see more of guys like (Drew) McIntyre, (Mike) Knox, & some of those individuals. I think they have some potential without question. I think RAW has some good talent. I like Jack Swagger…he’s getting closer. I think The Miz is a very prolific antagonist, and his persona is very easy to dislike. I like Sheamus…he’s got a good upside. There are a lot of guys that I enjoy watching aspects of their game…It’s just a matter of getting more experience & opportunities. And somewhere along the way, you are going to see guys back through.”

    The Matt Hardy news mill is still running regarding the cryptic Twitter & MySpace messages from several weeks ago. Blade asked JR about a possible crackdown on Internet usage for the WWE superstars & Matt’s future on SmackDown. “I can’t speak for WWE, and I don’t know how to Twitter. So, I don’t know what they are doing to do on that. I think anybody, whether it is in the NBA, NFL, WWE, or anywhere, you don’t want anybody communicating to the outside world in a negative or disgruntled fashion, if that’s the case. About the SmackDown superstar: “I think Matt has great potential…He’s had it for a long time. He’s come close to getting over the hump, and it seems like to thing or another deletes that. A lot of it is bad luck. I’ve always had confidence in Matt Hardy’s abilities, and I think the WWE has confidence in him as well.”

    Two of JR’s former broadcasting colleagues, Taz & Mick Foley, left World Wrestling Entertainment for TNA Wrestling, and the latest news being speculated on is former five-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion & Main Event Mafia Member, Booker T, could be making a return to the WWE at the end of his current contract. Does JR see Booker returning back to World Wrestling Entertainment? “I haven’t talked to Booker since he left the WWE. I think he is a good guy, and I’ve known him for years. I don’t know what WWE’s thoughts are about Booker T coming back or not. Now obviously, if he’s healthy, if he’s motivated, and he could manage the travel schedule at his stage of the game. I think he could be an asset.”

    JR has come around the Western New York area throughout his WWE career, and World Wrestling Entertainment is returning to Buffalo & Rochester next week for the first set of TV tapings for RAW, ECW, & SmackDown after Sunday’s Bragging Rights Pay-Per-View. Mosh asked JR about his memories of the area & working there. “I came to buffalo with the (Atlanta) Falcons one year & did the sideline reporting in a sleet storm, which was not overly pleasant, but the Bills killed the Falcons. When I go to Rochester, I always think of Gorilla Monsoon, because he was from there, and he always talked fondly about his upbringing there.” JR also added his memories of the world-famous Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant in the Buffalo area, which was opened up by the famous grappler in the mid ’60’s, which is still owned & operated today by Ilio’s son, Dennis.

    The absence of JR from SmackDown brought up questions regarding his contract status with the WWE & what his future holds…Could that include TNA? JR cleared up the situation exclusively on The Mayhem. “There’s no contractual issue with me. I just have to redo a deal. I have to come to terms on a contract, and I feel like it’ll be done. But if it isn’t done, I don’t need a telethon or a career eulogy. I’ve had a wonderful run; 35 years in the business…Are you kidding me? I’m a fan, I’m still a fan.”

    Former WWE Head Of Security & The Mayhem’s very own Jimmy Noonan (of MNM’s “Noonan Speaks”) joined the interview & broke the proverbial bread with JR, whom he worked with for years in the WWE. Noonan brought up the “Class Of 2002,” which featured names like Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Batista, & others. He went on to ask JR about this time as a special time of wrestling, due to this special group of guys, and if we are seeing the “end of an era” with some of today’s stars drawing a close to their careers. “I think that was a special group, and our department was very fortunate in recruiting & getting those guys trained.” He continued, “It may be the closing of one era, but the business has been so resilient over decade over decade. You just have to reload. You have to recruit quality human beings that are athletic & charismatic and want to be in the business. If it is the closing of one chapter, we just have to start writing a new one.”

    More is contained in his exclusive hour-long interview with Jim Ross on The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network, as JR gives his candid thoughts & comments on the passing of the late Captain Lou Albano, the upcoming arrivals of “The American Dragon” Bryan Danielson & Nigel McGuinness from Ring Of Honor, his thoughts on the current WWE travel schedule, & even some Oklahoma Sooners football. Truly one for the records, as “Your Home Of Wrestling Radio” gives one of the most in-depth interviews from JR you will ever hear. Log onto JR’s official website (located at www.jrsbarbq.com), and check out JR’s weekly blogs…required reading for any wrestling fan. While surfing the site, be sure to purchase some of the great products available, including JR’s original BBQ Sauce, Chipolte Ketchup, & 97% Fat-Free Beef Jerky.

    WWE Presents Monday Night RAW: Monday, October 26th @ 8:15PM ET live from The HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY. Tickets are $62.50, $42.50, $32.50, $24.50, & $17.50, which include $2.50 facility fee. Tickets can be purchased at The HSBC Arena Box Office, online at www.Tickets.com, as well as all Tickets.com outlets, including participating Tops Markets. All dates, acts, & ticket prices are subject to change without notice. For more information, or to charge by phone, call toll free at (888) 223-6000. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges (no service charge applies at The HSBC Arena Box Office).

    Mayhem Nation: Want to be a part of this special edition of MNM & also have the chance to score a pair of tickets to WWE’s Monday Night RAW at The HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY next Monday night? Contact the program via the MNM/Sizzlin’ Sauces inbox (MondayNightMayhem@hotmail.com), and interact with The Mayhem Crew on MySpace (located at www.MySpace.com/MondayNightMahem & presented by TicketRelief.com) & Facebook (located at www.Facebook.com/MondayNightMayhem).
    “Your Home Of Wrestling Radio” is officially presented by ReelWrestling: the latest & hottest innovation from the coverage of professional wrestling online.Want to be a part of the RW movement? It’s simple…head on over to www.ReelWrestling.com, and subscribe (via e-mail or SMS) for free announcements on what’s hot & fresh on ReelWrestling.com. Your favorite Superstars & Divas are just one click away! The award-winning Monday Night Mayhem (voted on by you, the fans as the “Show Of The Year” in the 2009 Wrestling Radio Awards), is also sponsored by: Sizzlin’ Sauces (the official hot sauce of The Mayhem’s “Fall Tour ’09”), The History Of WWE.com (bringing you the best in the illustrious history of our business since 2002), TicketRelief.com (the official online traffic school of The Mayhem), & ACN (get info about the ACN home-based business opportunity, video phone, & network marketing by contacting Shawn Allen at www.ssallen.acnrep.com).

    All new & old members of The Mayhem Nation can check out the official Monday Night Mayhem Audio Vault, which contains the finest programming/audio content from over five+ years of Mayhem goodness. You can re-live interviews with some of your favorite WWE superstars (CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes, & “The Glamazon” Beth Phoenix), WWE Hall Of Famers (Bret “Hitman” Hart, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Jim Ross, & Jesse “The Body” Ventura), plus some of the biggest names in the worlds of sports, entertainment, & Hollywood (Dennis Rodman, Jim Kelly, Curtis Granderson, Ice-T, Nancy O’Dell, Michael Buffer, Brooke Hogan, & many more). All this is now available World Wide & 365 at www.MondayNightMayhem.com.

  • TNA Bound For Glory PPV Results From Irvine, CA

    TNA Bound For Glory PPV Results
    UCI Brens Events Center in Irvine, California
    Report by Sean Hopkins

    TNA Bound For Glory Pay-Per-View

    • The Motor City Machine Guns defeated Lethal Consqeuences in a great dark match to earn 2 spots in the Ultimate X match.

    We get a nice video package highlighting the big matches heading into Bound For Glory. We also get a couple of interviews from some of the big players in some of the bigger matches from tonight. Zakk Wylde is ringside, he shreds on his guitar for a bit before breaking out into a riff-y version of the National Anthem.

    • Ultimate X Match for the X Division Championship

    The Motor City Machine Guns are out first, they are there to replace the Pope D’Angelo Dinero who had to pull out of the event due to a family emergency. Suicide is out next, and this crowd is really hot right out of the gate. Homicide is out next, to a ton of love from the crowd. Daniels is the fifth man to enter the ring, and this crowd loves all of these X division guys. Amazing Red is the last man out to the ring, with Don West in tow.

    This one is on as soon as the bell rings, and since it will be difficult to cover, please, as always, bear with me.  Red and Daniels have a nice exchange where Red sends Daniels to the floor with a headscissors.  Homicide follows out soon after with a dive through the ropes.  Suicide hits Red with a Finlay roll before jumping outside on top of Homicide.  Sabin, not to be outdone, dives through the middle of the ropes onto the men outside.  Red tries but Daniels catches him, Red instead hits a top rope hurricarana to the outside that sends Daniels into all the other competitors.

    Red tries for the title, but the Guns catch him and use a giant swing/dropkick combo to take Red out.  Homicide tries to the title while Daniels gets wrapped up with the Guns.  Homicide gets almost the entire way to the title before Suicide does a springboard jump to get up to pull Homicide down to the mat.

    The Guns continue to use their double team advantage, hitting Daniels with a doomsday missile dropkick.  Red tries for the title, but he too falls victim to the Guns when they try for their sliced bread/powerbomb combo.  Red is able to fight his way out with a hurricarana, and the Guns teamwork breaks down a little bit.  Suicide dives into the ring out of nowhere and now everyone but the Guns are in the ring.

    Homicide again gets up to the rope structure, but Daniels pulls him down by the foot, straight into a Death Valley Driver.  Red is next to go for the title, but he changes his mind when he sees Suicide coming closer.  Red tries again for the title but Suicide connects with a springboard dropkick to take him down.

    Daniels makes his way toward the title, as does Sabin.  Both men kick it out while holding onto the ropes before falling onto their feet.  Sabin connects with a DDT on Daniels.  Shelley runs right into a lariat from Homicide.  Homicide tries for the Gringo killer, but Daniels fights out.

    Red goes up for the title again but Suicide catches him.  Red and Sabin hit some sort of top rope double team maneuver on Suicide, who gets launched into Daniels.  Shelley comes off the top rope toward Homicide, but Homicide catches him in a big suplex.  Red hits a standing shooting star on Homicide.  Suicide and Sabin fight up to the top rope where Suicide hits a big time suplex that sets Daniels up to hit the BME.

    Daniels, Suicide and Red climb up the metal structure out to the middle of the X where they tease a suplex on top of the structure. Daniels slips himself through the scaffolding on top of the title belt, but so does Suicide. Suicide pulls Daniels down from the ropes and it ends in a nasty fall. The Guns go for the title and Sabin is close when Red drops down from the metal scaffolding and grabs the title.

    • Winner and STILL X Division Champion: The Amazing Red

    Lauren is backstage with the Beautiful People, she asks them about their rematch against the Kockout Tag Champs.  Sky calls Lauren JB, and TBP make fun of Lauren for a little while.  Sky says that everyone knows that TNA started with the Knockout Division, and that the Tag Championships were created for them.  Sky says that tonight, they are going to take home what is rightfully theirs.  Rayne says that last November, TBP had a lot of drama going on and they weren’t ready for their title shot, but tonight they’re going to accessorize by getting a couple of new belts.  Von Erich grabs the mic before they leave and spouts out some stupid catch-phrase.

    JB is backstage with the Sarita and Wilde, Wilde says that TBP can keep making their excuses, and they will keep making history.  Sarita says something, and then I’m pretty sure she repeats the exact same thing in Spanish.

    • TNA Knockouts Tag Title Match

    The Beautiful People are out first, followed by Wilde and Sarita.  The funny thing is that TBP get a more positive reaction than the champs, by far.

    Lacey kisses the referee so that she’ll be allowed to stay at ringside, but Hebner is quick to come out.  Von Erich kisses Hebner, but Hebner still throws her out, which causes TBP to throw a fit.  The bell rings and Wilde tries to surprise Sky with a roll up.  Sarita and Wilde utilize quick tags and some good double team work to isolate Sky from her corner, until Sky connects with a big lariat and makes the tag to Rayne.

    Sky goes for a monkey flip, but she gets thrown away and hit with a DDT instead and both women are down.

    Both women make the tag at the same time and Wilde comes in and cleans house on Rayne.  Sarita hits Sky with a nasty missile dropkick to the face.  Wilde and Sarita hit their German suplex/superkick combo on Rayne and they get the pin.

    • Winners and STILL TNA Knockout Champions: Sarita and Taylor Wilde

    Lauren is backstage with Kevin Nash and Eric Young.  Young cuts her off and says he’s negotiated the best deal of his life.  Young says he offered Hernandez a position in the World Elite.  He says that both he and Nash consider him a black mark on the industry, and tonight they will eliminate him.  She asks Nash about the $60,000 Young is paying Nash.  Nash says that it’s win-win, because he walks out with his title, and richer, and Young wins because Hernandez gets beat, and Young walks away without a scratch.

    • TNA Legends Title Match

    Young, of course, refuses to even go near the ring until Nash is out with him.  Hernandez brings EY into the ring the hard way and catches Nash off guard, allowing him an opportunity to hit EY with a shoulder block that sends him over the top rope.  Super Mex follows out and fights with EY up the entrance ramp until Nash comes in and attacks Hernandez from behind.  Nash and EY both beat on Hernandez for a little while, but Big Mex is able to send Nash into the ring post, and back in the ring, Hernandez simply dominates EY.  Hernandez hits a big one armed back breaker and he goes for a pin on EY but Nash breaks it up.

    Young and Nash pound on Hernandez in the corner, stomping at him and choking him with their boots.  Nash hits Hernandez with a couple of his big elbows before Nash and EY go for a double team.  Hernandez fights out and tries for a suplex, but Nash pushes Young over and Young hits a suplex of his own.  Young and Nash stand Super MEx up in the corner and both choke him with their boots.  Hernandez tries to fight back against both men, but Nash and Young both hit him with an elbow and Young goes for the pin.  Nash breaks things up and Young looks confused, before realizing his deal with Nash, and Nash looks angry.

    Hernandez is able to make his way to the top rope where he hits a big missile dropkick on Nash, but he gets caught with a back body drop from EY that sends him to the apron.  Hernandez comes back in the ring with a slingshot shoulder block to Nash, before he cleans house on both men for a little while, launching EY with a crazy back drop.  Hernandez hits a dual clothesline on both men and all three guys are down.

    Young tries for a cross body but Hernandez turns it into a sitting powerbomb that’s good for a near fall.  Hernandez and Nash fight it out in the ring, before Hernandez jumps over the top rope out of nowhere on top of EY.  When Super Mex tries to make his way back into the ring though, Nash is able to catch him with a boot.  EY hits a big elbow drop on Hernandez before he pulls down Nash’s shoulder straps for him.  Nash teases the jack knife powerbomb, but EY gets tired of waiting.  EY shoves Mex into Nash’s crotch, pins Nash, and the ref counts to three.

    • Winner and NEW TNA Legend’s Champion: Eric Young

    There’s chaos backstage as everyone but Team 3D are backstage who’s in the big Tag match tonight.  Magnus is on the mic, he basically tells everyone that they need to teal up against the Dudley’s.  Everyone agrees excepts for BMI, who are more interested in looking for Storm’s beer.

    • Full Metal Mayhem Match for the TNA & IWGP Tag Titles

    Once again, I’m sure this one will be very difficult to cover, so please bear with me.  At the bell, everyone but BMI are quick to attack the Dudley’s, but they soon join in.

    Everyone just focuses on pounding D-Von and Bubba.  Steiner takes D-Von to the floor and slams him into the barricade, before using the ladder to work over D-Von’s shoulder.  Booker and Ray fight on the other side of the ring, and the British Invasion go for the ladders and try for the titles, BMI catches them though, and quickly end BI’s run for the belts.

    BMI double team Williams, sending him headfirst into a chair in the corner before hitting a slingshot DDT.  Booker comes in and takes out both members of BMI before grabbing a ladder and trying to climb up.  Roode stops Booker’s climb, but quickly falls victim to an axe kick.  Steiner chokes out D-Von with an extension chord while BMI hit a DWI on Booker.  Steiner comes in and cleans house on everyone with belly to belly suplexes before hitting a frankensteiner on Williams, and then hitting a top rope suplex on Magnus.  Booker is calling for the ref, and Sharmell comes out.  Steiner, meanwhile, hits Roode with a top rope suplex.

    Steiner tries to climb the ladder, but he’s pushed off by Williams, and BI hit Steiner with a double team neckbreaker before ripping of 3D and hitting a what’s up headbutt.  a stretcher has come out for Booker and D-Von has finally made his way back to the ring.  BI setup a table in the ring, but 3D is back in it and they go to town on everyone, taking out Magnus and Roode with a steel chair.  3D hit Williams with a double team neckbreaker before Ray connects with a Bubba Bomb on Roode and D-Von hits an inverted DDT on Storm.

    Zakk Wylde gets involved when Brother Ray hands him a chair and has him hit Magnus.  Back in the ring, D-Von puts Williams through a table with a big suplec before 3D connect with a what’s up headbutt of their own.  Bubba has everyone yell ‘get the tables!’ and the crowd goes nuts.  Bubba sets up three tables in the ring, and he and D-Von hit dual chokeslams on BMI, sending them through two of the tables.  Steiner is in to break things up, before going outside to grab a ladder.  Steiner takes down D-Von and Bubba with the ladder before positioning it under one of the belts.  Steiner climbs the ladder, but 3D catches him and puts him through the table with a big slam.

    D-Von climbs the ladder and gets his hands on the IWGP title, but Rhino is in and he takes out 3D with a series of nasty chair shots.  BI hurt D-Von even further with a top rope European suplex.  BI grab a couple of ladders and begin the climb up, but BMI is in quickly to break things up.  BMI hit a double suplex from the top of the ladder, and the landing looks really nasty.  Roode tries to climb one of the ladders but Magnus hits Roode with a chair to the back.

    Magnus and Storm fight up to the top of the ladder where Storm hits a big sunset powerbomb from the top of the ladder.  Storm turns around straight into a chair shot from doug williams, who begins to climb up the ladder.  Roode catches Williams at the top of the ladder and sends him to the mat, but Big Rob comes in to the ring, grabs Roode and press slams him to the outside through a table.  Big Rob puts Williams on his shoulders and gives him a boost up to the titles.

    • Winners and NEW IWGP Tag Team Champions: Team 3D
    • Winners and NEW TNA Tag Team Champions: The British Invasion
    • TNA Knockouts Championship Match

    Awesome Kong starts things off quickly, jumping both Tara and ODB before the bell.  Tara and ODB are quick to team up on Kong though, but they get taken down by a double clothesline from Kong.  Kong sends Tara into the corner, sends ODB after her and follows them both with a big splash.  Kong slams both Tara and ODB before going to the top rope.  Kong tries for a big splash, but both women move and kip up.  Tara and ODB hit a double shoulderblock before following it up with a double suplex, but their teamwork breaks down when Tara goes for the pin.

    ODB hits Tara with a big fallaway slam, but Tara is able to fight back when she catches ODB in a tarantula.  Kong is quick to break things up, slamming into both Tara and ODB.  Tara goes up top and hits a big moonsault on both ODB and Kong.  Kong picks Tara up and puts her on the top rope before smacking her off to the floor.

    Tara gets into it with a fan and ODB and Kong are obviously at a loss of what to do.  Tara storms to the back and apparently it’s a one on one match now.  Kong sends ODB into the corner and tries for a splash, but ODB moves and hits a splash of her own.  ODB actually picks Kong up and hits a big Samoan drop, but it’s only good for a two count.  ODB comes off the top rope at Kong, but Kong grabs her and squashes her in the corner.  Tara is back out, but she’s quickly kicked out to the floor by Kong.  Kong goes up top and hits a big splash, but Tara is in to break it up.

    Kong sends Tara back out to the floor and hits an implant buster on ODB, but ODB kicks out and Kong looks shocked.  Raisha Saeed is out and she tosses in a steel chair to Kong, but Kong kicks it back out.  They do this again, with the same results.  Kong tries for another implant buster, but ODB turns it into a face buster onto the chair (that Saeed sends back in the ring).  ODB pins Kong, and the ref count to three.  Both Saeed and Kong look pretty upset, but Kong looks a bit more angry than just upset.

    • Winner and STILL TNA Knockout Champion: ODB

    Lauren is backstage with Matt Morgan, she asks him about his match with Angle tonight.  Morgan says that Angle played him for months, but unlike all other big guys in the sport, Morgan is actually a college educated man.  Morgan says that he’s finally got Angle one on one, and that Angle’s attempts to stay away from Morgan didn’t work.  Morgan says Kurt may have been a gold medalist, but Morgan IS the future.

    • Submission Match: Bobby Lashley vs. Samoa Joe

    Lashley and Joe circle each other for a bit before Joe tries to kick at Lashley’s rib.  Lashley and Joe lock up and Lashley backs Joe up into the corner, but Joe turns it around and slaps Lashley.  Lashley comes back with a big spinebuster, and he tries for the armbar, but Joe fights out and pounds on Lashley before locking in a leg bar, which Lashley fights out of.  Lashley pounds on Joe before he sends him into the corner where he wails on him some more.  Joe bails to the outside.

    Joe makes his way back into the ring and he begins kicking away at Lashley’s leg.  Joe sends Lashley to the outside before he follows out with the elbow suicida.  Joe starts to work over Lashley’s ribs, sending him back-first into the apron before chopping at his chest.  Back in the ring, Lashley tries to fight back but Joe rakes the eyes.  Joe locks in an abdominal stretch and he grinds away at Bobby’s ribs with his elbow. Lashley with a forearm to the back and a t-bone suplex. Joe with an uranage to Lashley in the corner. Joe with a uranage but Lashley with a leg sweep and he has Joe choked out.

    • Winner: Bobby Lashley

    JB is backstage with Mick Foley, he says that they haven’t talked since Foley attacked Abyss.  Foley says that tonight, Abyss is going to learn the hard way that you can’t imitate Mick Foley.  Foley says he did the things he did to make a name for himself, not Abyss.  Foley says if Abyss is to overshadow Foley, that’s fine, but he’s going to have to earn it the hard way.

    • Monster’s Ball Match: Mick Foley vs. Abyss

    Dr. Stevie, the special ref, is the first man out to the ring, before Abyss makes his way out to a pretty nice pop from the crowd.  Foley sneaks up on Abyss with a barbed wire bat and things are starts before Abyss can even get down the ramp.  Foley brings Abyss to the top of the ramp, where he hits a swinging neckbreaker.

    Foley begins to climb the set and Abyss is soon to follow.  Foley pounds away at Abyss, causing him to fall off the scaffold, through the entrance ramp.

    Foley climbs down, where he’s given the barbed wire bat by Dr. Stevie.  Foley charges and dives down on top of Abyss, bat first.  Foley makes his way down to the ring with Stevie and Abyss breaks through the entrance ramp.  Foley charges Abyss, but he’s taken down with a clothesline and Abyss finally makes his way toward the ring.

    Abyss sets up a barbed wire board, propped up on the guard rail and ring apron, before climbing into the ring and wailing on Foley with a trash can.  Abyss grabs another barbed wire board, which he brings into the ring.  Abyss teases a chokeslam on the board, but Foley hits a double arm DDT instead.  Foley grabs the bat and rakes it across Abyss’ face, before hitting him in the arm.  Foley brings in another barbed wire board, but when he tries to irish whip Abyss into the board, Foley is sent in instead.  Abyss goes for a splash, but Foley moves and Abyss eats barbed wire, Foley and Stevie then push Abyss onto the other board and he’s sandwiched.

    Foley brings in more barbed wire and Stevie brings in thumbtacks.  Abyss teases chokeslamming Foley on the tacks, but Stevie breaks it up, so Abyss hits the shock treatment instead.  Daffney runs down to the ring and hands Foley a taster, which he uses against Abyss (with cheesy sparks)  a ref comes down and Foley tries for the pin but Abyss kicks out.  Foley grabs a sock out of his pocket and he chages Abyss with barbed wire in his hand, but Abyss hits Foley with a drop toe hold into barbed wire.  Daffney climbs to the top rope, but Abyss catches her and throws her through the barbed wire board he set up earlier.  Stevie is in and he eats a black hole slam to the tacks.  Abyss chokeslams Foley onto the barbed wire, and picks Stevies hand up to count out three.

    • Winner: Abyss

    JB is backstage with Kurt Angle.  He says things haven’t gone the way MEM wanted, but Angle is calm.  Angle says to step into the ring with him, you have to be at a certain level.  Angle says he had Styles beat three days ago, and the next time, it will be for the title and there won’t be a time limit, but before he can do that, he has to get through Morgan.  Angle sees Morgan as a disrespectful punk and tonight, Angle is going to teach him that respect is damn real.

    • Kurt Angle vs. Matt Morgan

    Morgan is out to a decent amount of love from the crowd, but Angle gets decidedly more.

    Angle bails out to the floor at the start of the match, but quickly makes his way back into the ring.  Angle bails again and is a little bit slower to get back in this time around.  Angle locks up with Morgan and Morgan launches him across the ring, causing Angle to tease bailing again.

    Morgan and Angle lock up and Morgan launches Angle over the top rope.  Angle makes his way back into the ring, again, and this time he catches Morgan with a European uppercut and a series of right hands.  Morgan catches Angle with an elbow before propping Angle up in the corner and hitting him with rapid fire elbows.  Morgan grabs Angle by the back of the neck and picks him up, slamming him head first into the turnbuckle, before snapping Angle’s neck over the top rope.  Angle fights back though, sending Morgan to the outside.  Angle comes off the apron to Morgan, but Morgan grabs him and rams him into the ring post.

    Morgan goes to the top rope and comes off with an impressive cross body block.  Morgan goes for a bicycle kick in the corner, but Angle avoids it and hits a chop block, going to work on Morgan’s legs.  Angle grapevines the leg, before locking in a figure four.

    Morgan is able to roll over the figure four to relieve the pressure, but Angle is able to make it into the ropes and force a break of the hold.  Angle pounds away at Morgan, but Morgan explodes back with a big lariat.

    Both men are back to the feet and Morgan goes to work on Angle, hitting a couple of clotheslines and following it up with a big side slam.  Angle hits a couple of European uppercuts before he goes to the top and tries a cross body.  Morgan catches him though and executes a nice fallaway slam.  Morgan goes for the chokeslam, but Angle counters with a roll up that’s good for two.  Morgan connects with a chokeslam, but he can only keep Angle down for two.

    Angle surprises Morgan with a trio of German suplexes before he tries for an Angle slam.  Morgan fights out though and connects with a carbon footprint, which is only good for a two count.  Morgan charges Angle in the corner, but Angle moves and connects with the Angle slam, but Morgan kicks out!

    Angle locks in the ankle lock, but Morgan is able to get out with his massive leg strength.  Morgan tries for a powerbomb, but Angle is able to counter into the ankle lock again.  Morgan tries to kick him off but Angle won’t let go.  Morgan is finally able to make it out of the hold.  Kurt charges Morgan in the corner, but Morgan moves and Angle connects with the post.  Morgan connects with the hellavator, but Angle kicks out!

    Morgan looks frustrated as he picks up Angle.  Morgan goes for the tombstone, but Angle counters into the ankle lock again.  Angle, again will not let go to the ankle lock, but Morgan’s tenacity gets him out of it.  Morgan hits a big lariat, but he still can’t keep Angle down for three.  Morgan goes up top, but Angle surprises him with a big belly to belly suplex from the top rope.  Angle hits a big Angle slam and he goes up top.  Angle hits a beautiful frog splash, but Morgan kicks out at two.

    Angle goes back to the top rope, but Morgan catches him on his shoulders, Angle catches Morgan with a victory roll and he holds on for the three.

    • Winner: Kurt Angle

    After the match, Angle reaches out his hand in respect to Morgan.  Morgan looks pretty confrontational, but he eventually shakes Angle’s hand and raises his arm.

    • TNA World Title Match: AJ Styles vs. Sting

    Both men get a good deal of respect from the crowd as they make their way to the ring.  JB does the championship ring introductions, and this one is on!

    Both men shake hands before starting things off.  AJ is a little hesitant to lock up, but gets over it quickly, locking in a headlock.  Sting fights out and locks in a headlock of his own, but AJ is quick to make his way out of it and connect with a hip toss.  AJ continues to try and wear Sting down with another headlock, but Sting fights out and hits his own hip toss.

    Sting and AJ continue to jockey for position, with each man trying their own tricks and neither being able to get up on the other.  AJ and Sting impress each other with their counters and reversals.  Sting hits a big shoulderblock and goes for AJ’s legs, but AJ is quick to fight back to his feet.

    Big ‘TNA’ chants as AJ hits a snapmare/kick combo and a springboard knee drop.  AJ hits some big elbows to the back of Sting’s neck, but when he tries to send Sting into the corner, he’s sent in hard, instead.  Sting whips him into the turnbuckle again and tries for AJ’s legs, and this time, when AJ scrambles, Sting clotheslines him over the top rope.

    Sting holds the ropes for AJ to get back into the ring, giving both men fair ground when the lock up again.  AJ connects with an enzugiri and he follows it up with a quick suplex.  He tries for the pin, but Sting kicks out at two.  AJ chops Sting in the corner, and whips him across the ring hard.  AJ continues to chop at Sting in the corner, but he gets caught with a duo of faceplants by Sting.

    Back in the ring, Sting tries for a suplex but AJ fights out.  AJ and Sting trade punches, with AJ coming out better, but when AJ tries for a splash, he misses.  Sting goes up to the top rope, but AJ catches him in tombstone position.  Sting turns it around though, hits the tombstone and pins AJ, who kicks out at two.

    AJ is quick to recover as he rolls to the apron where he connects with a big springboard elbow.  Styles hits a backbreaker and he tries for another pin, but Sting kicks out at two.  Sting sends Styles into the corner, but AJ tries for the moonsault DDT.  Both men counter each other a bunch of times, but it ends with Sting hitting the scorpion death drop.  Sting hits a splash in the corner to AJ’s back and follows up with another death drop, but AJ kicks out at two!

    Sting locks in the scorpion death lock, but AJ refuses to quit, and he actually powers out of it.  AJ and Sting trade blows in the middle of the ring, with Sting coming out better with a big lariat.  Sting puts AJ on the top rope, but AJ fights out and sends Sting down to the mat.  AJ falls off the top turnbuckle to the apron, but when Sting goes after him, he hits a Pele from the apron.  AJ hits a springboard splash onto Sting, pins him, and the ref counts three.

    • Winner and STILL TNA Champion: AJ Styles

    Sting shakes AJ’s hand before he leaves the ring to let AJ pose with his belt.  AJ grabs the microphone and tells Sting to stop and get back in the ring.  He has some mic trouble, but he tells Sting that he’s entertained the fans for 23 years, and they’re in his home state, and that the ring is his spotlight.  Sting says that it’s AJ’s spotlight, but AJ says that it’s Sting’s time.  Huge ‘please don’t go’ chants.

    Sting gets into the ring and Styles is on the ramp applauding.  Big time Sting chants.  Sting says thank you, and that he didn’t really expect to be here right now, because the moment is not about him, but it’s about AJ.  Sting says if he’s going to lose, he’s glad that he could lose to someone like Styles, and that he’s really glad to lose at home.  ‘You still got it’ chants.  Sting says that he should probably cover what a lot of people have been asking him recently.  ‘One more year’ chants.

    Sting says he’s not pulling a Bret Farve, but he doesn’t know if he’s going to come back.  He says the way people are reacting right now though, makes him want to stay forever.  Sting’s music hits, and he leaves the ring.

    This one is on as soon as the bell rings, and since it will be difficult to cover, please, as always, bear with me.  Red and Daniels have a nice exchange where Red sends Daniels to the floor with a headscissors.  Homicide follows out soon after with a dive through the ropes.  Suicide hits Red with a Finlay roll before jumping outside on top of Homicide.  Sabin, not to be outdone, dives through the middle of the ropes onto the men outside.  Red tries but Daniels catches him, Red instead hits a top rope hurricarana to the outside that sends Daniels into all the other competitors.
  • Former WWE Employee Sheds Light On Shane’s Departure

    Stephanie McMahon’s former assistant, Mike Witt, sent the following to us regarding the relationships between the McMahon’s and the departure of Shane.

    I worked with Stephanie McMahon for two years as a runner and production assistant. I left because I was offered a new opportunity which required less travel.

    It seems that a lot of wrestling news sites are pointing to Shane departure as a result of some sort of inner tension between Stephanie and Shane and where they stand in the company. I’m not sure who these sources are but here was my experience, take it for what it is worth, and it really would be nice if your readers got to at least read a first hand account of behind the scenes life:

    Stephanie was not unlike any other business person and stood by her decisions. Between you and me, some may not have been the best, but if you are going to get respect in a lockerroom full of egos, you can’t cower at every little disagreement. So call that brash, but anyone in that kind of position would do the same. Let’s not forget there’s more pressure on her than anyone else in the company. That’s just my opinion.

    There were times when both Shane and Stephanie shared ideas. There was never any tension between them that I could see. I would say though that Vince was very, very hard on Stephanie since he pretty much still runs creative. I’ve seen him blow up at her on more than one occassion.

    As far as Stephanie’s interaction with talent and behavior under strees, I never saw her degrade or yell at talent. I have seen her pull talent aside from time to time if something was done poorly or at the risk of hurting the flow of production. Again, normal given her position.

    As for Shane, although he was not around much, he definitely was the more overbearing of the two. He wanted everyone to know he was his father’s son and had a “good old boy” sense of running things. Almost to the point where it was quite degrading to Stephanie. Maybe I’m biased because I worked for her, who knows, but Shane certainly seemed to have a chip on his shoulder at times and he truly did love being one of the boys. Obviously Stephanie will never have that luxery.

    As for Vince, yes, he is loud, commanding, and a yeller. Yes, he did give Stephanie a lot of attention because she worked directly with creative whereas Shane was mostly corporate. Again, just because Stephanie worked with Vince more deos not mean their styles were the same. I didn’t get that at all. Vince is a yealler, more brash in his tine. Stephanie was often the person to calm people (just ask Heyman).

    As for Shane, I wish him luck. Maybe the chip he has on his shoulder is why he left, who knows. He never really showed any interest in creative so I’m not sure why internet writers keep comparing the two. Had Shane shown any interest in creative, or had some solid input, there’s not a doubt in my mind that Shane would have been running creative. But instead he chose the more corporate side. He’s a salesman through and through. Stephanie is not. What you see is what you get. She’s down to earth and says what’s on her mind.

    Anyway, just wanted to pass this along. May people read a lot of things on the internet and never really get the “real” scoop. This is just my experience but I hope it sheds some light on things.

    For the record, I didn’t see Shane’s departure coming either, but lets not forget, he’s still a major shareholder in the company and can return at any time. He will also still have plenty of influence behind the scenes. Whether that’s good or bad who knows.

    Thank you for your time,
    Mike

  • Former WWE Employee Sheds Light On Shane's Departure

    Stephanie McMahon’s former assistant, Mike Witt, sent the following to us regarding the relationships between the McMahon’s and the departure of Shane.

    I worked with Stephanie McMahon for two years as a runner and production assistant. I left because I was offered a new opportunity which required less travel.

    It seems that a lot of wrestling news sites are pointing to Shane departure as a result of some sort of inner tension between Stephanie and Shane and where they stand in the company. I’m not sure who these sources are but here was my experience, take it for what it is worth, and it really would be nice if your readers got to at least read a first hand account of behind the scenes life:

    Stephanie was not unlike any other business person and stood by her decisions. Between you and me, some may not have been the best, but if you are going to get respect in a lockerroom full of egos, you can’t cower at every little disagreement. So call that brash, but anyone in that kind of position would do the same. Let’s not forget there’s more pressure on her than anyone else in the company. That’s just my opinion.

    There were times when both Shane and Stephanie shared ideas. There was never any tension between them that I could see. I would say though that Vince was very, very hard on Stephanie since he pretty much still runs creative. I’ve seen him blow up at her on more than one occassion.

    As far as Stephanie’s interaction with talent and behavior under strees, I never saw her degrade or yell at talent. I have seen her pull talent aside from time to time if something was done poorly or at the risk of hurting the flow of production. Again, normal given her position.

    As for Shane, although he was not around much, he definitely was the more overbearing of the two. He wanted everyone to know he was his father’s son and had a “good old boy” sense of running things. Almost to the point where it was quite degrading to Stephanie. Maybe I’m biased because I worked for her, who knows, but Shane certainly seemed to have a chip on his shoulder at times and he truly did love being one of the boys. Obviously Stephanie will never have that luxery.

    As for Vince, yes, he is loud, commanding, and a yeller. Yes, he did give Stephanie a lot of attention because she worked directly with creative whereas Shane was mostly corporate. Again, just because Stephanie worked with Vince more deos not mean their styles were the same. I didn’t get that at all. Vince is a yealler, more brash in his tine. Stephanie was often the person to calm people (just ask Heyman).

    As for Shane, I wish him luck. Maybe the chip he has on his shoulder is why he left, who knows. He never really showed any interest in creative so I’m not sure why internet writers keep comparing the two. Had Shane shown any interest in creative, or had some solid input, there’s not a doubt in my mind that Shane would have been running creative. But instead he chose the more corporate side. He’s a salesman through and through. Stephanie is not. What you see is what you get. She’s down to earth and says what’s on her mind.

    Anyway, just wanted to pass this along. May people read a lot of things on the internet and never really get the “real” scoop. This is just my experience but I hope it sheds some light on things.

    For the record, I didn’t see Shane’s departure coming either, but lets not forget, he’s still a major shareholder in the company and can return at any time. He will also still have plenty of influence behind the scenes. Whether that’s good or bad who knows.

    Thank you for your time,
    Mike

  • Jericho's Band FOZZY Posts New Song Online (AUDIO)

    Chris Jericho’s heavy metal band FOZZY has posted a new song online titled, “Let The Madness Being.” Jericho is Fozzy’s lead vocalist.

    The song is from their fourth studio album, “Chasing The Grail,” will be released on January 19, 2010.

    Check it out, pretty badass:

  • Detailed Update On Shane McMahon Quitting WWE

    The latest on Shane McMahon leaving WWE is that its a legit news story and not a storyline, as some have speculated. Aside from Shane’s initial statement on WWE.com Friday morning, WWE issued a press release on their corporate website confirming the departure. The story has been picked up by a number of mainstream news outlets.

    At this point, there is still no definitive word as to why Shane is leaving.What we do know is that the news came as a shock to most within WWE, including those who have been working directly under him.

    Anybody who knows the dynamics of the McMahon family are aware that Shane closer with Linda while Stephanie is closer with Vince. When Shane and Stephanie were growing up, both were being groomed to take over the company one day when Vince stepped aside. Vince was known to be especially hard on Shane at times. In recent years, Stephanie has assumed a much greater role backstage in WWE – working directly with her father on the creative side while Shane assumed a lower-profile role, working on WWE’s Internet presence, international expansion and other corporate functions.

    Stephanie’s influence and bond with Vince have grown over the years, compounded by her marriage to Triple H, arguably the most influential pro wrestler in the world. With Linda recently stepping away from her position as CEO of WWE to campaign for the United States Senate, Shane lost a strong ally and might have seen the writing on the wall.

    Most within WWE seem to think Shane left so he can join his mother Linda McMahon during her U.S. Senate campaign, and to avoid upsetting WWE’s shareholders while helping with the campaign. “Unless he’s going to fund a vanity venture, all signs point to him helping his mother (with the campaign),” said one former WWE employee. “She needs some backup.”

    Another possibility is that Shane left to pursue other business ventures. Shane is a huge fan of mixed martial arts and has tried to convince his father to get involved in the sport over the years.

  • UK’s Celtic Warrior Barri Griffiths Signs With WWE

    Source: Caernarfonherald.co.uk

    Welsh wrestler and actor Barri Griffiths, known in the UK as “Barri 10 foot” and “Celtic Warrior,” has been signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. Griffiths appeared on the U.K. Gladiators’ television show that featured TNA Wrestling star Brutus Magnus.

    CHECK OUT:  Barri Griffiths’ UK Gladiators profile (hilarious)

    In an interview with the UK’s Caernarfon Herald, Griffiths explains how he connected with WWE. “I was preparing for the Paul O’Grady show when someone from the WWE phoned me asking if I could go and see them,” he said. “They were hosting a show at the 02 arena in London at the time so I went down and had a word with them and they said they had an interest in taking me over there.”

    He added, “I was overjoyed, I stayed around for a bit of the show and it was nice to see some of the wrestlers in the flesh. I also met Shane McMahon briefly and shook hands with him.”

    Here’s a look at Barri Griffiths:

    Barri Griffiths
    Image from Caernarfonherald.co.uk

  • UK's Celtic Warrior Barri Griffiths Signs With WWE

    Source: Caernarfonherald.co.uk

    Welsh wrestler and actor Barri Griffiths, known in the UK as “Barri 10 foot” and “Celtic Warrior,” has been signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. Griffiths appeared on the U.K. Gladiators’ television show that featured TNA Wrestling star Brutus Magnus.

    CHECK OUT:  Barri Griffiths’ UK Gladiators profile (hilarious)

    In an interview with the UK’s Caernarfon Herald, Griffiths explains how he connected with WWE. “I was preparing for the Paul O’Grady show when someone from the WWE phoned me asking if I could go and see them,” he said. “They were hosting a show at the 02 arena in London at the time so I went down and had a word with them and they said they had an interest in taking me over there.”

    He added, “I was overjoyed, I stayed around for a bit of the show and it was nice to see some of the wrestlers in the flesh. I also met Shane McMahon briefly and shook hands with him.”

    Here’s a look at Barri Griffiths:

    Barri Griffiths
    Image from Caernarfonherald.co.uk

  • Jim Ross Comments On Shane McMahon Leaving WWE

    Jim Ross posted the following message on JRsBarBQ.com on Friday afternoon addressing the news that Shane McMahon is leaving WWE.

    It was announced Friday morning that Shane McMahon has resigned from WWE effective January 1, 2010 to pursue other business opportunities.

    “I feel that this the opportune time to pursue outside business opportunities,” Shane said in a written statement sent to staff and then documented on WWE.com.

    This comes as a major surprise to many including me. Shane is a proud, 4th generation wrestling person who has worked with WWE essentially his entire live starting on the ring crew.

    Shane has always been one of the shining stars within the WWE organization and it will be interesting to see what his next business endeavors entail.

    We’ll keep everyone informed as information becomes available. However, we wish Shane and his family the best in what ever he chooses to do as I have always had a great repore with him and Shahe has earned the respect of all who have worked with him.

    Again, this is a major surprise from within the WWE organization.”

  • *SPOILER* Bound For Glory Main Event Result Revealed

    TNA Champion AJ Styles
    TNA Champion AJ Styles

    ** WARNING: This contains a MAJOR *SPOILER* for Sunday’s TNA Bound For Glory Pay-Per-View:

    With just days until TNA Wrestling’s biggest Pay-Per-View event of the year, a television commercial hyping TNA’s November PPV has revealed the result for Sunday’s AJ Styles vs. Sting Bound For Glory main event.

    Several cable providers, including Time Warner, Comcast and Bright House have begun airing commercials for TNA Turning Point (11/15). The commercial was also available on “On Demand” sections of these cable providers.

    The commercial explicitly reveals the result of the AJ Styles vs. Sting match at Bound For Glory. It begins with clips of current TNA Champion A Styles. A voiceover says that AJ Styles beat Sting at Bound For Glory and now he looks to his next challenger for the TNA world title. Footage was also shown of the AJ Styles vs. Sting match from last years Turning Point.

    After speaking to a TNA employee this afternoon, we can say that TNA is are aware of the situation and company officials are hoping to keep the situation “contained.” It should be interesting to see if this news leaking out affects the result of Sunday’s main event, but as of Thursday morning, the plan was for AJ Styles to retain the title this Sunday.

  • Next Celebriy Apprentice Cast To Feature Goldberg & Maria

    The upcoming season of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice reality show on NBC will feature several people who have current and past ties to the pro wrestling industry.

    • Bill Goldberg (Former WCW/WWE Champion)
    • WWE Diva Maria Kanellis
    • Singer Cyndi Lauper (linked to the late Captain Lo Albano)
    • Sharon Osbourne (rumored to be guest hosting Raw soon)
    • Baseball great Darryl Strawberry
    • Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
    • Comedian Sinbad
    • Olympic gold-medal swimmer Summer Sanders
    • Celebrity chef Curtis Stone
    • World class d-bag Bret Michaels
    • Actress Holly Robinson Peete
    • Comedian Carol Leifer

    The next season of Celebrity Apprentice premiers on NBC in March.

    Here’s a picture of several cast members filming for Celebrity Apprentice this week in New York City:
    Cyndi Lauper, Rod Blagojevich, Curtis Stone, Bill Goldberg
    (Image from Gawker.com)

  • Next Celebriy Apprentice Cast To Feature Goldberg & Maria

    The upcoming season of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice reality show on NBC will feature several people who have current and past ties to the pro wrestling industry.

    • Bill Goldberg (Former WCW/WWE Champion)
    • WWE Diva Maria Kanellis
    • Singer Cyndi Lauper (linked to the late Captain Lo Albano)
    • Sharon Osbourne (rumored to be guest hosting Raw soon)
    • Baseball great Darryl Strawberry
    • Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
    • Comedian Sinbad
    • Olympic gold-medal swimmer Summer Sanders
    • Celebrity chef Curtis Stone
    • World class d-bag Bret Michaels
    • Actress Holly Robinson Peete
    • Comedian Carol Leifer

    The next season of Celebrity Apprentice premiers on NBC in March.

    Here’s a picture of several cast members filming for Celebrity Apprentice this week in New York City:
    Cyndi Lauper, Rod Blagojevich, Curtis Stone, Bill Goldberg
    (Image from Gawker.com)

  • Final Results For Jerry Lawler’s Run For Mayor of Memphis

    WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler lost his bid to become the Mayor of Memphis.

    A.C. Wharton, Jr. will be the next Mayor of Memphis. He ran away with the election,  getting 30,964 votes (64 percent). Lawler finished in fifth place with 4,044 votes (4 percent).

    For more on the results, visit MyFoxMemphis.com.

  • Final Results For Jerry Lawler's Run For Mayor of Memphis

    WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler lost his bid to become the Mayor of Memphis.

    A.C. Wharton, Jr. will be the next Mayor of Memphis. He ran away with the election,  getting 30,964 votes (64 percent). Lawler finished in fifth place with 4,044 votes (4 percent).

    For more on the results, visit MyFoxMemphis.com.

  • Picture Of The Big Show On The Set Of “Knucklehead”

    WWE superstar the Big Show is currently down in New Orleans filming scenes for his new WWE Studios project, “Knucklehead.”

    Actress Melora Hardin, perhaps best known as Jan Levinson on the hit NBC show  “The Office,” has a part in the movie and posted a picture from the set of her with the Big Show and co-star Mark Feuerstein (from USA Network’s “Royal Pains”).

    Check it out:

    Knucklehead

  • Picture Of The Big Show On The Set Of "Knucklehead"

    WWE superstar the Big Show is currently down in New Orleans filming scenes for his new WWE Studios project, “Knucklehead.”

    Actress Melora Hardin, perhaps best known as Jan Levinson on the hit NBC show  “The Office,” has a part in the movie and posted a picture from the set of her with the Big Show and co-star Mark Feuerstein (from USA Network’s “Royal Pains”).

    Check it out:

    Knucklehead

  • Shane McMahon Announces He’s Leaving WWE

    Shane McMahon
    Shane McMahon

    Shane McMahon isssued the following statement to WWE.com on Friday announcing that he is leaving World Wrestling Entertainment:

    It is with great sadness that I announce my resignation from the WWE, effective January 1, 2010.

    I have never even considered a future outside the walls of the WWE. However, sometimes life takes an unexpected turn and while it is the most difficult decision I have ever made, it is time for me to move on.

    First and foremost, I would like to thank my father for the incredible education working with him has provided and for giving me the opportunity to play a role in building WWE into the global phenomenon that it is today. I am extremely proud to have been the 4th generation in this business, and I am grateful for everyday I was able to work along side not only my own, but the entire WWE family.

    Thank you to all of the WWE Superstars both past and present for your passion, pride and dedication. You are truly the engine of the organization and it has been a pleasure to work with, learn from and get to know all of you. Thank you for the privilege of sharing the stage with you and for allowing me to become but a momentary member of your elite brotherhood. I have so much appreciation for the many sacrifices you endure, both physically and personally, to make this business the success that it is. The respect I have for each of you is immeasurable.

    Finally, there are no words to express my gratitude to WWE fans the world over for supporting this company through good times and bad and for your unbridled passion that fuels the Superstars’ performances. I am profoundly grateful to have been able to entertain you both in front of the camera and from behind the scenes. You are the greatest fans in the world.

    I will always love this business and will remain a fan forever.

    Shane

  • Shane McMahon Announces He's Leaving WWE

    Shane McMahon
    Shane McMahon

    Shane McMahon isssued the following statement to WWE.com on Friday announcing that he is leaving World Wrestling Entertainment:

    It is with great sadness that I announce my resignation from the WWE, effective January 1, 2010.

    I have never even considered a future outside the walls of the WWE. However, sometimes life takes an unexpected turn and while it is the most difficult decision I have ever made, it is time for me to move on.

    First and foremost, I would like to thank my father for the incredible education working with him has provided and for giving me the opportunity to play a role in building WWE into the global phenomenon that it is today. I am extremely proud to have been the 4th generation in this business, and I am grateful for everyday I was able to work along side not only my own, but the entire WWE family.

    Thank you to all of the WWE Superstars both past and present for your passion, pride and dedication. You are truly the engine of the organization and it has been a pleasure to work with, learn from and get to know all of you. Thank you for the privilege of sharing the stage with you and for allowing me to become but a momentary member of your elite brotherhood. I have so much appreciation for the many sacrifices you endure, both physically and personally, to make this business the success that it is. The respect I have for each of you is immeasurable.

    Finally, there are no words to express my gratitude to WWE fans the world over for supporting this company through good times and bad and for your unbridled passion that fuels the Superstars’ performances. I am profoundly grateful to have been able to entertain you both in front of the camera and from behind the scenes. You are the greatest fans in the world.

    I will always love this business and will remain a fan forever.

    Shane