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Know Your Enemy- The Smackdown Report

noreply@blogger.com (Gar) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:01:00 +0000

Welcome to Know Your Enemy-The Smackdown Report. This week I will look at the Smackdown participants in the Royal Rumble. Those in the Rumble match and the World Heavyweight title match. I like many people really look forward to the Rumble and
it is definitely up there as one of the most anticipated PPVs of the year. The big announcement in regards to this years Rumble was the change from the traditional 30 participants to 40. As of right now 34 participants have been confirmed 13 of
which are rostered to Smackdown, so the odds are against the blue brand having the winner. "Dashing" Cody Rhodes was removed from the list to tie in with his broken nose storyline and not wanting to be seen in public.

The blue brands success rests on 13 Superstars as the other 6 places are probably reserved for Legends and suprise returns. So the possibility of more Smackdown guys been involved is slim. I'll look at each of the guys and offer a prediction of
how they will do.

1. JTG- "Anyone can win the Rumble". This quote is usually spewed about alot from January 1st up until and even during the Rumble. In regards to JTG, sure he is "anyone" but could he be the Royal Rumble winner?...No. JTG will be elimination fodder for Kane or Big Show or anyone who is in the ring with him at the same time.

2. Chris Masters- More along the same lines as JTG. Rumour of a push post Rumble has been mentioned. Why not push him at the Rumble? Stepping on someones toes? I'm not a Masters fan, never have been. But a push post Rumble leading into Chamber and then Mania just seems like it will fade away. Far more other things going on. As far as the Rumble goes he may get a good amount of time in the ring but will lead to nothing.

3. Jack Swagger- Up and down 2010 for Swagger. A strong Rumble showing could benefit him hugely. He has the capabilities to last in the Rumble for a long period of time. I'd say he will not win it but I said he wouldn't win MITB last year at Mania and look what happened there.

4. Kofi Kingston- Current IC champ. Winning potential for Rumble is slim. I see Kofi as IC champ heading into Mania. Kofi in the Rumble has a different role than the aforementioned, Kofi is the guy who'll come up with creative ways in which to stay in the ring etc. Some may say he's "spotty" but its things like that that keeps the Rumble interesting.

5. Rey Mysterio- Similar to Kofi. Rey has a lot of Rumble experience so the likelihood of him being involved for over half an hour is nearly certain. With alot of first timers involved Rey will be a marshall for them and as such important to the Rumble match. Not the winner but paramount to the match.

6. Kane- Like Rey, has vast experience (this will be his twelfth consecutive Rumble I think) so like Rey he'll be used as a general in controlling the pace of the Rumble. Also like Rey I'd rule him out of winning. Kane is kind of in a storyline cul de sac currently. But considering how his previous Title run petered away the possibility of him getting back involved in the title picture with a Rumble win is non existent.

7. Big Show- Show is always portrayed as a favourite to win the Rumble based on his size. But what usually happens is a group of three or four guys gang up and eliminate him. This year should be no different and if I was a betting man I'd be betting on these guys-

8-11. The Corre- Consisting of Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel, Ezekiel Jackson and Heath Slater. In Wade Barrett we have in my eyes the first potential Rumble winner for Smackdown. After the year he has had he has to be considered as such. What is more likely though for Barrett is similar to what happened Kane 7 years ago (look it up). As for the other Corre members its storyline progression for them. Odds are members of the Corre will interact with the Nexus. This will make the Rumble interesting as its an arc that could run throughout the Rumble. The plan is to have the two factions fued well into the summer so this will be a good place to start it.

12. Drew McIntyre- Potential dark horse. Drew could benefit himself with a good showing. He seems to be on the cusp of the main event scene and a strong showing could help him no end. "The Chosen One" gimmick needs to be validated and winning the Rumble could do it.

13. Alberto Del Rio- I left ADR until last as I believe out of those announced for the Rumble match for Smackdown he is my choice for the winner. The reasons are obvious. His star and reputation has risen not just with every match he has had but with every appearance he has made. In 6 short months he has become a lynchpin for
Smackdown. If they are going with a face champion on Smackdown it is between ADR and Dolph Ziggler for number 1 contender. ADR could seal this with the Rumble win.

As for the World Title match, I mentioned before in my previous column how I thought it would go. If that comes to be and Edge does win don't be suprised to see Dolph pull a double shift and be entered into the Rumble (via Vickie). If that happens
Dolph could be a potential winner especially if he comes in with number 40. Also he has been having alot of interaction with both Edge and Randy Orton (possible WWE Champion after Rumble). That way he could viably choose either title and it would
make sense.

This years Rumble is setting up to be one of the more unpredictable ones. Hopefully it will live up to expectation. More importantly hopefully it will see the continuation and strenghtening of the youth movement.

Time will tell, those watching please do enjoy.
Take it easy,
Gar.

Brock Lesnar Comments On WrestleMania Rumors

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Brock Lesnar was interviewed by Yahoo to promote the new season of The Ultimate Fighter reality series today.

When asked about the Undertaker-Wrestlemania rumors, Lesnar said, "That thing just took on a life of its own. I'm a fighter. There wasn't anything there. I never pursued anything, no."

The whole interview can be viewed at this link

Update On Ric Flair And TNA's UK Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:04:00 +0000

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

It's said that the situation between Ric Flair and TNA had been building up for weeks although nobody could point to the exact reasons why.

Apparently, TNA and Flair have worked things out as he is expected to be at TNA's live event in Scotland tomorrow.

CHIKARA: Eddie Kingston, Osirian Portal, Jigsaw & more in Easton on Feb 20

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:56:00 +0000

On Sunday afternoon, February 20th, the CHIKARA gang rolls back into The Palmer Center of Easton, PA for a show we're calling "Clutch of Doom!" In all, 8 matches will make up the card we present that day, and so far, we can confirm the following bouts:

~ONE ON ONE!~
Jigsaw vs. Tim Donst

~4 CORNER ELIMINATION TAG MATCH!~
The Osirian Portal vs. Los Ice Creams vs. 3.0 vs. Daizee Haze & Delirious

~FIRST TIME EVER!~
Eddie Kingston vs. Max Boyer

Tickets & directions available here: http://www.chikarapro.com/feb-20-2011.php

Season 10 begins here:

"Caught in a Cauldron of Hate"
2.19.2011 - Saturday Evening
Live @ The Goodwill Beneficial Assoc.
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"Clutch of Doom"
2.20.2011 - Sunday Afternoon
Live @ The Palmer Center
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"Operation Big Freeze"
3.12.2011 - Saturday Evening
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Radio: Wrestling News Live 1/24/11 Archived

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:32:00 +0000

WNL Returned to the airwaves on 1-24-11 with "The Bad Boys of Wrestling Radio" "The Outlaw of the IWC" The TreyDawg and "Mr. Money on the Mic" JJ(ALL CAPS)$exay.
JJ and Trey were joined by Rick of the Carnage Crew to unveil the latest innovation between the Carnage Crew and the SNS Radio Network that completely changes the way that the listeners can hear the show.JJ ran down the latest news of the week sponsored by Wrestling-Online.con and Shelly Martinez stopped by to promote her newest website and in true WNL Fashion there was even talk about 3's company and saved by the bell. After the 1st break JJ talked about the recent IWC meltdown over comments made by Low Ki formerly Kaval in the WWE before jumping into the 1-24 edition of RAW . JJ and Trey opened up the phone lines to give out more numbers in the SNS Royal Rumble Listener Roulette before reading the emails and wrapping the show.

http://www.archive.org/download/WNL_Jan_24_2011/WnlJan24_2011.mp3

Brodus Clay Picks A New NXT Pro

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:22:00 +0000

During NXT, Brodus Clay defeated Derrick Bateman, Byron Saxton and Johnny Curtis to win the right to chose a new Pro.Clay would go on to pick Alberto Del Rio whos rookie was voted off last week.

Spoiler Results For WWE Smackdown 1/28/11

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:22:00 +0000

Source:Lordsofpain.net

SmackDown, Airing January 28th on SyFy:

* Vickie Guerrero came out like usual but was interrupted by Randy Orton to a big ovation. Orton asked Vickie to excuse him for what he was going to do to her boyfriend tonight and for taking the WWE Title from The Miz. Dolph Ziggler came out and demanded respect for him and his girlfriend. Orton ended it with an RKO to Ziggler.

* Layla and Michelle McCool beat Kelly Kelly and Kaitlyn. Kelly and Kaitlyn attacked LayCool during their entrance but McCool got the quick win by pinning Kaitlyn.

* Drew McIntyre beat JTG with the Future Shock DDT. Kelly Kelly stayed out for commentary on the match and looked on at Drew from the ring as he left after winning.

* Todd Grisham interviews Cody Rhodes backstage. Cody keeps his back turned the whole time because Rey Mysterio broke his nose last week. Doctors won't let Cody compete and he no longer feels dashing.

* Backstage interview with Edge talking about The Corre and teaming with Orton.

* We see Alberto Del Rio introduce himself to Michael Tarver backstage.

* Kofi Kingston won a battle royal by eliminating Alberto Del Rio and Kane last. Kane and Del Rio came back in but Rey Mysterio came to make the save. Vickie Guerrero came out to announce Del Rio and Kane vs. Kofi and Rey.

* Mysterio and Kingston beat Del Rio and Kane in a great match. Kane ended up hitting Del Rio and leaving. Rey and Kofi hit their finishers on Del Rio and Kofi got the pin to win the match.

* Big Show came out to talk about The Corre and the Royal Rumble. The Corre came out to surround the ring and Show challenged them which led to a match with Slater. Show won with a chokeslam. After the match, The Corre came in to attack until RAW and SmackDown stars made the save.

* Edge and Randy Orton defeat The Miz and Dolph Ziggler when Edge hits the spear on Ziggler. After the match, Vickie Guerrero says the spear is banned. If Edge uses it at the Royal Rumble, Dolph Ziggler automatically wins and gets the World Title.

TV Rating For WWE Raw 1/24/11

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:10:00 +0000

Source:PWInsider.com

The 1/24 edition of Raw did a 3.3 rating, with 4.9 million viewers

Report: Ric Flair Leaves TNA's UK Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:47:00 +0000

Source:PWInsider.com

Ric Flair missed today's TNA house show event in Berlin, Germany after sources within the company claimed that, "Flair was refusing to get on the plane to Germany".
There were a number of stories making the rounds as to what the exact issue was, but TNA sources have confirmed there was some sort of blow-up between Flair and a member of TNA Management in Dublin, Ireland.

"He threw a fit," said the source, who would speak only under condition of anonymity. "He was playing 'Nature Boy' on the tour and got pissed off and threw a tantrum. As far as we all know, he's in Dublin still. He said he wasn't coming and he wasn't in Berlin."

The Ric Flair incident in Dublin, Ireland was said to have been driven by Flair demanding money "in advance" from a member of TNA management. When his request wasn't granted, Flair allegedly tried to play hardball, refusing to get on a bus that was taking the TNA troupe to the airport for their flight. That incident led to a decision being made to leave Flair behind, since he was refusing to get on the plane

AIW Girls Night Out 3 This Friday in Lakewood,OH:Sara Del Rey,Madison Eagles,Isis The Amazon,Sonjay Dutt

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:19:00 +0000

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WWE Heading To Romania In April

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:57:00 +0000

WWE will be holding an event at the Romexpo Dome in Bucharest, Romania on April 21st, 2011. Tickets are on sale now. Go to http://prowrestlingevents.tk or http://prowrestlingevents.webs.com for info about upcoming wrestling shows worldwide.

Radio: CawsCast Returns Tonight

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:44:00 +0000

Tune in tonight on the SNS Radio Network or over at Caws.ws starting at 10:30pm EST, 8:30pm MST as The CAWsCast returns to talk about the latest news on WWE's latest video game AllStars. Join Charles Shane and JJ $exay as they talk about the current roster revealed for AllStars and take a look at this Sundays Royal Rumble as the Road to Wrestlemania begins. JJ and Charles will take your emails at Charles@caws.ws or your calls at 501 588 7957 so be sure to join either live chatroom to be an interactive part of the broadcast.

Richmond Gets Raw In June

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:38:00 +0000

WWE Monday Night Raw on June 6th, 2011 will be held at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia. Tickets go on sale March 26th, 2011. Go to http://wherewrestlinghappens.tk or http://prowrestlingevents.webs.com for info about upcoming wrestling shows worldwide.

New Channel For TNA Airing in UK Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:01:00 +0000

TNA President Dixie Carter tweeted the following:

So happy to announce that ALL TNA programming in the UK will be on Challenge TV from February on Sky, Virgin and now Freeview too

Note from Chris Kelly: For all our non UK readers, Challenge TV shows replays of old TV game shows from 5-10 years back. TNA will be the first "New" series on this channel

Jim Ross Set To Work House Show

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:57:00 +0000

According to his Twitter page, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross will be doing the ring announcing for the WWE live event in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Sunday, March 13th.

Former WWE And ECW Talent Works Dark Match For Raw

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:52:00 +0000

According to live reports, former WWE and ECW wrestler Nunzio was the referee for the William Regal vs. Percy Watson dark match before last night's RAW in Detroit.

Nunzio worked a house show a few months back at Madison Square Garden as no other refs could make it to the show.

WWE Raw Results 1/24/10

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:27:00 +0000

Source:PWInsider.com

We begin this week’s Raw with the World Champion from Smackdown. Edge makes his way to the ring. Edge puts his title belt on the turnbuckle and then he tells Miz that he does not feel like waiting tonight. He takes off his shirt to reveal taped ribs. Edge says that he doesn’t have a lot of patience. He doesn’t like waiting at the DMV, or the supermarket while someone pays with a check, or seeing someone in line at the airport who realizes that his metal belt has metal in it. He is tired of Michael Cole to stop being a tool. He does not feel like waiting now. He tells Miz to come out now so they can . . .

Be interrupted by the most electrifyingly annoying noise in the world. The general manager’s computer makes noise too. Michael Cole asks Edge if he misses this before he quotes. Edge is very anxious to have his champion versus champion match but it is scheduled for later tonight. The GM has not forgotten the lack of respect that Edge showed . The person who throws Edge over the top rope will be number forty in the Royal Rumble.

Match Number One: Can You Eliminate Edge Challenge

Edge spears Swagger and tehn he punches Drew McIntyre. Kidd with a punch but then he gets power slammed when he tries for a springboard move. Kidd is thrown over the top rope to the floor. Drew with a kick to Edge and then he tries to throw him over the top rope. Swagger stops Drew and sends him into the turnbuckles. Edge sends Swagger over the top rope to the floor. Edge sends Drew over the top rope to the floor.

Winner: Edge

Edge thanks the anonymous general manager for getting his juices flowing. Edge says that he will get ready for his match with Miz, but he has something to do first. Edge says that it is something that he did the last time on the show. Edge wants to know if people want to see a smashed laptop.

Cole stands in front of the computer to save it and then the music for Nexus plays and all five men come to the ring.

Punk takes a while before he starts to talk and he says in this world only the strong survive. The strong survive just not from being strong or from sheer willpower. They survive because they evolve. The Rumble match will now have forty participants to become the largest in Rumble history. Punk says that as he sees his surrounds change, he adapts. If the Royal Rumble expands, Nexus evolves. We saw it expand with the inclusion of Mason Ryan, who was hand picked by him.

Mason says that he only has one thing to say. Faith.

Punk says that he couldn’t have said it more eloquently. Faith. These men you see before everyone in the ring are bonded by faith. Unlike John Cena and unlike that faithless and fake poor man’s Nexus, The Corre. Their faith on Sunday night will be rewarded. They will unite for the common good. CM Punk become the winner of the 2011 Royal Rumble match. When he wins the Royal Rumble, not only will he go on to main event Wrestlemania, the Nexus will become the most powerful group in WWE history.

The Corre comes out and they look like they are ready for a fight.

Barrett says that he wants to clarify things. The poor man’s Nexus is what is standing before him. Barrett says that they are nothing like the Nexus. It is not a brainwashing dictatorship.

Jackson says that at the Royal Rumble, they will unite and make sure that they eliminate Punk.

Mason Ryan gets between Zeke and Punk.

Time to kill the mood with the dingy dingy and its official reader. If Smackdown superstars are going to be given an open invitation to appear on Raw, he has the authority to make this match because Teddy Long is not available. Wade Barrett will face CM Punk. The loser of the match will be out of the Royal Rumble along with their group. The guest referee for this match will be someone they are both familiar with. That person is John Cena.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the Slam of the Week: Sheamus battling with Mark Henry last week and the weekly appearance by Alberto Del Rio.

Alberto Del Rio drives to the ring in a Bentley despite being in Detroit.

Match Number Two: John Morrison and Mark Henry versus Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio

Morrison and Del Rio start things off and they lock up with Del Rio backing Morrison into the corner. Del Rio with a kick to the ribs and then he sends Morrison into the turnbuckles. Del Rio with kicks to Morrison in the corner and then he sends Morrison into the turnbuckles again to tag in Sheamus. Sheamus with a kick and he tries to send Morrison into the turnbuckles but Morrison blocks it. Morrison with a kick and then he floats over and takes Sheamus down with a head scissors and connects with a drop kick and gets a near fall. Del Rio tags back in and he kicks Morrison. Morrison with a clothesline and a leg lariat. Morrison follows with a side Russian leg sweep and then Sheamus pulls Del Rio out of the ring when Morrison tries for the corkscrew split legged moonsault. Morrison lands on his feet as we go to commercial.

We are back and Del Rio has Morrison in a rear chin lock. We see footage from the commercial break when Sheamus pulled Morrison off the apron and then Del Rio sent Morrison into the ringside barrier. Back to live action and Del Rio gets a near fall. Morrison tries to make the tag but Del Rio keeps Morrison from making the tag and hits an elbow to the back. Sheamus tags in and he kicks Morrison in the back.

We see Michael Tarver watching in the locker room as the match continues.

Sheamus with a short arm clothesline and then he has Morrison in an arm bar and chin lock combination. Sheamus with a knee drop to the head and he gets a near fall. Morrison punches Sheamus but Sheamus with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker for a near fall. Sheamus waits for Morrison to get to his feet and Sheamus misses the pump kick but Morrison hits an enzuigiri and both men are down.

Del Rio and Henry tag in and Henry with a punch followed by head butts. Henry with a body block for a near fall but Sheamus breaks it up. Henry gives Sheamus a head butt followed by an Irish whip. Henry remembers that Del Rio is the legal man so he gives Del Rio a clothesline. Morrison with an enzuigiri to Sheamus and then Morrison with a corkscrew pescado onto Sheamus. Del Rio with the cross arm breaker on Henry and Henry taps out.

Winners: Alberto Del Rio and Sheamus

After the match, Rodriguez applauds his boss’ performance while Del Rio and Sheamus celebrate in the ring.

Natalya and Melina are walking in the back as we go to commercial.

Match Number Three: Melina versus Natalya for the Divas Title

They lock up and Melina backs Natalya into the ropes and then she hits a shoulder block that sends Natalya to the floor. Melina punches Natalya and then they return to the ring. Melina slams Natalya’s head into the mat and then she curb stomps Natalya and gets a near fall. Melina with a full nelson using her legs. Natalya is able to get to her feet and then she runs Melina into the turnbuckles. Natalya with forearms in the corner but Melina with a screaming boot to the head. Natalya with a hip toss and then she tosses Melina by the hair. Melina with a screaming forearm to the head. Melina continues to raise the decibels with boots to the midsection followed by a leg drop to the midsection but Natalya turns it into the Sharpshooter and she lays all the way back and Melina taps.

Winner: Natalya

After the match, two of the top Divas on a show not known as Raw comes out and Michelle McCool and Layla come out. Michelle tells . Layla tells Nattie that she will lose some weight in six days. Michelle tells her that she will still have to shop in the plus size section. Layla says that they never got their rematch so Michelle says that they will take the Diva Division from being Classless to being Flawless.

We go to commercial.

We are back and it is time to take a look back at the devastation that Nexus Red has caused. We go to last week when Mason Ryan made his debut on Raw.

The members of Nexus are in the locker room talking about the possibility that they might not be in the Royal Rumble. Punk says that they have all made great sacrifices to be part of Nexus. Punk says that he sacrificed by being kicked in the face by Mason Ryan to beat John Cena. Punk says that everyone will make sacrifices on Sunday to ensure that Punk wins the Royal Rumble match. Punk says that after he main events Wrestlemania their lives will be changed. Punk sees Husky with a confused look on his face.

Husky says that there are forty men in the Rumble. What if Punk is number one and nobody else in Nexus comes out until twenty and he is eliminated. Mason says that Punk will not be eliminated. Punk tells them to keep Corre from being involved.

Michael asks about Cena because of what they have done to him. Punk says that Barrett has been the one who is giving Cena problems. Punk tells them to have faith. Punk tells them to take a knee.

Josh Mathews is in the interview area with John Cena. Josh asks John about the main event and what he will do as referee. Cena says that he is known for doing the right thing as an official. Cena says that if Punk wins, he has faith that he will eliminate every member of Nexus. Cena says that if Barrett wins, he will take care of the members of Corre. John comments on the spelling of Corre. Cena says that he learned that the extra R stands for . . .

We hear ‘really’ from the side. Miz says that what Cena, Punk, Del Rio, and everyone else needs to know that winning the Royal Rumble is the worst thing that could happen to them if they challenge him for the title at Wrestlemania. Miz says that he gave Orton the worst beating of his life last week and he will do the same thing to the second rate champion.

Cena tells Miz to try to give him a beating tonight. Miz won’t do it. Cena says that Miz glommed onto his time. Cena says that if Miz loses on Sunday and loses his rematch, he won’t get to the main event of Wrestlemania. Cena leaves.

Miz asks Josh if he thinks he will lose at Wrestlemania. Miz says that actually he doesn’t care and he tells Josh to leave. Miz asks everyone if they think Orton will win. Miz let’s his minion introduce the tape of the attack from last week.

Cole gets on his soapbox and says that people need to show Miz some respect.

Match Number Four: Miz with Alex Riley at ringside and Michael Cole at the announce table versus Edge in a Champion versus Champion Non Title Match

Before the match starts, Dolph Ziggler comes out with his girlfriend and acting figurehead of Smackdown, Vickie Guerrero. They come to the announce table.

They circle each other and then Miz misses a kick when Edge moves out of the way. Miz misses another kick. Edge blocks a kick and he punches Miz a few times. Edge with a kick in the corner followed by more punches. Edge with a back elbow followed by another kick. Edge with a head butt. Edge with a wrist lock but Miz with elbows. Edge with a take down and then he clotheslines Miz over the top rope to the floor.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Edge with a clothesline and he gets a near fall. Miz with a knee to the midsection and then he stomps on the midsection to work on the injured ribs. Miz with a boot to the head and he gets a near fall. Miz with a rear chin lock and then he continues to kick Edge in the ribs. Miz with another kick but Edge with a swinging neck breaker. Edge sets up for the spear but he hasn’t pulled the hair so it was too soon. Miz goes to the floor but Edge follows after him.

Miz with a punch and kick to the ribs. Miz gets Irish whipped into the ringside barrier as Alex Riley does his best job to protect something besides Miz. Edge sends Miz back into the ring and he goes up top but Miz stops him. Miz tries for a superplex but Edge holds on to the turnbuckle. Edge punches Miz and head butts him to the mat. Edge with a cross body for a near fall.

Edge with an Irish whip or two. Edge with kicks in the corner and then he misses a charge into the corner when Riley pulls Miz out of the corner. Miz with a kick and then he drops Edge on the top rope. We go to commercial.

We are back and Miz gets a near fall on Edge and then he punches Edge before getting another near fall. Miz with more punches and kicks but the referee pulls him away. Miz takes the tape off Edge’s ribs and he puts Edge in a body scissors. Edge gets to his feet and he hits a belly-to-back suplex. Edge follows that with a flapjack while Cole tries to say how great he thinks Miz is. Edge with a running forearm and clothesline followed by a half nelson face driver for a near fall.

Miz runs Edge into the corner and he connects with shoulders in the corner. Miz sets for the Awesome clothesline but Miz misses and Edge gets a near fall with a rollup. Riley distracts Edge after Miz kicks out and Edge goes after Riley. Miz with an inside cradle for a near fall. Miz with a kick to the midsection and Edge with a baseball slide to Riley. Edge with an Impaler DDT. Edge sets for the spear but Dolph Ziggler leaves the announce table. Edge pulls at the hair and Ziggler trips Edge and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Edge by disqualification

After the match, Ziggler gives Edge a Zig Zag. Randy Orton comes tot eh ring and he goes after Miz and Riley. Orton gives Ziggler a power slam. Orton goes after Miz and he connects with punches and a European uppercut. Orton with an RKO to Riley and then to Ziggler. Miz hits Orton in the back of the leg with the Mongo McMichael Halliburton and he heads up the ramp to the stage.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Wade Barrett is in the interview area with Josh Mathews. Josh asks Wade about the difference between Nexus and Corre. Wade says that Nexus was supposed to be for the group but as he came closer to the WWE Title, he became obsessed with beating and humiliating John Cena. That is how he lost Nexus. Now he is a member of The Corre. Wade says that they have no issues with Cena being referee or with leadership issues because they are all equals. Josh asks Wade about what happened to Teddy Long last week on Smackdown. Wade says that he hopes that Teddy has a quick and speedy recovery. Wade says that their goal is to make sure that Cena and his misfits don’t make it to the Royal Rumble. He knows that John Cena will never like him, but he hopes that John Cena will respect him like he respects Cena.

Match Number Five: Daniel Bryan, Nikki Bella, and Brie Bella versus Ted DiBiase, Maryse, and Alicia Fox

Bryan and DiBiase start things off and DiBiase with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Bryan with a hip toss but Ted kicks Bryan away. Maryse tags herself in and she yells at Ted. Nikki with an Irish whip and flying mare followed by a clothesline. Brie gets a bit too cozy with Bryan on the apron and Maryse gets the three count with a rollup.

Winners: Maryse, Ted DiBiase, and Alicia Fox

After the match, Brie and Nikki argue and Cole celebrates with Maryse while the Battle of the Bellas continue. Bryan tries to be the peacekeeper. We go to commercial.

We are back and Cole and Lawler talk about the Royal Rumble match, so it is time to look at the card for the pay per view.

The Bellas continue to argue and they walk past Michael Tarver and conveniently stop right by him. Nikki says that Daniel will want to console her tonight at dinner. Brie points out that Nikki lost the match. They walk into Bryan’s locker room and Bryan is with Gail Kim. The Bellas wonder what is happening and Daniel says that Gail is his girlfriend and they have been seeing each other for six months. They ask Daniel if he is . . . and he says that he is vegan. Gail says that Daniel felt sorry for them because there are no guest hosts around. They call Gail an afterthought and then the afterthought slaps Nikki and Brie. We have a full blown brawl with referees pulling them apart.

Nexus comes to the ring and we go to commercial.

We are back and Did you Know that Smackdown had its biggest audience last week.

Vickie Guerrero has announced that Edge and Randy Orton will face Miz and Dolph Ziggler on Smackdown (like you didn’t expect that to happen).

Match Number Six: Michael McGillicutty and Husky Harris with Mason Ryan and David Otunga versus Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella with Tamina

Kozlov and McGillicutty start things off and Michael with punches but Kozlov with a waist lock take down and Marella tags in. Santino punches Michael and works on the arm and takes him to the mat. Marella with a side head lock but Michael with a punch and knee to get out of the hold. Santino tries to float over but Michael anticipated it and he hits a clothesline to the back of the head. Harris is tagged in and he kicks Marella. Harris with a slam and then he gets a near fall.

Harris with a reverse chin lock but Santino with an arm drag. Harris with a kick to the head followed by a short arm clothesline for a near fall. Harris with a punch to the head and he puts Santino in an arm bar with a chin lock.

Santino with a jawbreaker but Harris recovers and knocks Kozlov off the apron. Harris misses a splash and clothesline and then he kicks Harris in the leg. Santino tries for the cobra on Michael and he misses. Harris with a clothesline and then Harris with a swinging reverse DDT for the three count.

Winners: Michael McGillicutty and Husky Harris

After the match, David Otunga has something to say. He wants everyone to give props to the new Nexus. Otunga says that he wants everyone to give a warm welcome to the man who sacrificed so much for and the man they will sacrifice for at the Royal Rumble. He brings out CM Punk.

John Cena gets his referee shirt from someone in the back and he gives him his dog tags in a Franco Harris/kid in the concourse with a Coke moment. We go to commercial.

Match Number Seven: CM Punk with Husky Harris, Michael McGillicutty, David Otunga, and Mason ‘Notista’ Ryan versus Wade Barrett with Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, and Ezekiel Jackson with Guest Referee John Cena in a Loser (and his group) Leave the Royal Rumble Match Match

Before the match starts, John Cena decides to send the members of Nexus to the back. Cena then decides to send Gabriel, Jackson, and Slater to the back.

Cena gets between Barrett and Punk and Cena pushes Punk down. Cena reminds Punk that he is the referee. Cena then slaps Barrett. Punk hits Barrett from behind and then he kicks Barrett in the corner. Punk throws Barrett over the top rope to the floor and he tells Cena that is what is going to happen to him on Sunday. Cena sends Punk over the top rope and he wants to hit Cena but he can’t. Barrett hits Punk from behind and connects with an elbow and hits a belly-to-back suplex. Barrett has a cover but Cena was at ringside signing autographs.

They each hit clotheslines and Cena calls for the bell. Cena calls it a double disqualification due to excessive profanity.

Double disqualification

Cena announces that both teams are out of the Rumble match.

To ruin the fun of Cena, the most annoying noise in sports entertainment interrupts. Cole says that what we have seen is a blatant abuse of power. The referee’s decision cannot be changed, but he can change the consequences. CM Punk, Wade Barrett and their teams will be in the Royal Rumble match. If John Cena does not go into the ring to apologize to both men, he will be out of the Royal Rumble match.

Cena removes the referee shirt so he is a superstar again. Cena goes into the ring and he apologizes to Punk and Barrett. Then he punches both men. Cena sees Corre come to the ring and Cena leaves. Nexus Red comes to the ring as well and they check on CM Punk.

With both groups in the ring, McGillicutty and Harris go after Cena.

Big Show’s music plays and everyone else scheduled for the Royal Rumble comes to the ring. We have a Pier Six Slobberknocker as we go to credits.

Reason World Title Matches Were Booked On House Show

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:16:00 +0000

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

The main event at this weekend's SmackDown live event was chanted to Dolph Ziggler vs. Edge in a singles event so the two could practice before their World Heavyweight Title match at the Royal Rumble.

Update On Skip Sheffield's WWE Return

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:15:00 +0000

According to PWInsider.com, Skip Sheffield is expected to return to in ring action just after WrestleMania 27

CHIKARA: All event DVD prices REDUCED for 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:37:00 +0000

Our fans speak, and we listen! Effective with the release of our Season 10 premiere DVD (full results from this event are now up at chikarapro.com) all regular event releases will be priced at just $15.00! This is a 25% price reduction from the past few years. We want more people to check out CHIKARA, and it seems like a $20 price point has kept some prospective new fans away. Well, now you're out of excuses. Check out all our DVD's available right here from SmartMarkVideo.com:
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Season 10 begins here:

"Caught in a Cauldron of Hate"
2.19.2011 - Saturday Evening
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"Clutch of Doom"
2.20.2011 - Sunday Afternoon
Live @ The Palmer Center
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The action starts @ 4:00 pm!

"Operation Big Freeze"
3.12.2011 - Saturday Evening
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Former WWE Superstars Appearing In California On 3/11/2011

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:35:00 +0000

Paul London and Carlito will be appearing at the Big Time Wrestling event in Newark, California on March 11th, 2011. Go to http://btwrestling.com for info about BTW and http://prowrestlingevents.tk or http://prowrestlingevents.webs.com for info about upcoming wrestling shows worldwide.

Radio: Wrestling News Live Following WWE Raw 1/24/11

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:17:00 +0000

Tune in tonight to www.sundaynightshowdown.com starting at 11:30pm EST, 9:30pm MST on the SNS Radio Network as Wrestling News Live returns to the airwaves with your hosts "The Outlaw of the IWC" The TreyDawg and "Mr. Money on the Mic" JJ (ALL CAPS) $exay.
On tap for tonights show Trey and JJ will discuss the news of the week sponsored by Wrestling-Online .com including the recent arrest of former WWE/WCW World Champion Sid Vicious, JJ wants to discuss the latest comments made by former WWE talent Kaval (LowKi) and why the IWC is melting down. The Boys will review tonights go home edition of Monday Night RAW leading into this Sundays Royal Rumble PPV, as well as your phone calls just add sundaynightshowdown to your skype buddys list or simply call 501 588 7957 or send your emails to wnlshow@yahoo.com. So be sure to join us "live" in the chatroom to be an interactive part of the show.

Report:Top Star Set To Leave WWE At End Of Contract

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:13:00 +0000

According to Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Current WWE World Champion Edge is set to leave the company when his contract expires in 2012

Cody Rhodes Continues Injury Angle At House Show

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:08:00 +0000

According to live reports,Cody Rhodes wore a nose guard at this weekend's SmackDown live event to sell the angle with Rey Mysterio from Friday's SmackDown. Before his match with Percy Watson, Cody brought a WWE doctor to the ring and said his nose was broken from SmackDown. Their match ended when The Corre ran down and attacked Percy while Cody ran off.

Press Release: TNA In Jacksonville

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Kelly) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:02:00 +0000

Jacksonville, FL will host a TNA Live! event on Friday, March 18 at the Moran Theater in the Times Union Center at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 4 at http://www.ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Moran Theater box office. Fans that purchase a $50 ticket will receive a special meet and greet with TNA Superstars at 5:30pm! Military personnel receive $5 off select tickets with valid military ID at the box office. Appearing live and in person will be Mr. Anderson, “King of the Mountain” Jeff Jarrett, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, “The Monster” Abyss, Mickie James and more! Go to http://www.prowrestlingevents.tk or http://prowrestlingevents.webs.com for info about upcoming wrestling shows worldwide.