Archive for January, 2010

This is the night that TNA Wrestling has been hyping for weeks since the Hulk Hogan signing.  Last night, TNA went head to head against WWE to try and draw 1st blood against the wrestling giant!  Here’s what happened in their offering: Video Package: The history of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Taz & Mike Tenay run down the card for tonight. Video Package: Earlier today, Bubba The Love Sponge is interviewing people waiting to get into the Impact Zone.  The consensus is that people want real wrestling! Steel Asylum Match Participants: Chris Sabin, Alex Shelly, Kiyoshi, Jay Lethal, Consequences Creed, [...]

Before the war begins tonight, I had to make sure to watch some real wrestling before all of the entertainment stuff… Here’s what went down on Ring of Honor: Video Package: Someone attacked Eddie Kingston in the back just moments before ROH went on the air.  The referee had a King of Diamonds playing card in his hand. Claudio Castagnoli with Prince Nana & Ernie Osiris vs. Eddie Kingston WINNER: Claudio Castagnoli via submission due to Horse Collar Stretch on Kingston’s injured leg from the earlier attack. Video Package: Look at Final Battle NYC.  Kevin Steen looked liked he was [...]

Today marks the beginning of the “second world war” in modern professional wrestling.  Tonight, as it’s being hyped up, is when TNA Wrestling has chosen to “fire the first shot” at WWE, signaling the start of the newest Monday Night War! The landmark moment that started this train a-rollin’ was the signing of Hulk Hogan to TNA.  It wasn’t simply the signing of him, but in the manner that TNA, Dixie Carter, and Spike TV did it.  They held a press conference in Madison Square Garden, which most wrestling fans realize, is WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon‘s, “home away from home” [...]

Happy New Year everyone!  2009 is done, and now 2010 comes in with a bang and some controversy!  Here’s what happened on Smackdown last night: Video Package: 2 weeks ago, Rey Mysterio upsets Batista.  Last week, Mysterio vs. The Undertaker is ruined by Batista running in. ANNOUNCEMENT: Tonight is a Beat the Clock Challenge to figure out the #1 contender for the World Title!  Matches occur and they have to beat the previously set time.  Fastest time gets the title shot. CM Punk & Luke Gallows come out to the ring.  Punk asks the crowd about their New Year’s resolutions, [...]

TNA Wrestling brought a 4-hour tournament style version of Impact this week, but with a different flair.  Last night was a TNA Knockout’s Tournament to determine the #1 contender for their title!  They also showed 3 of the best matches of the year as voted on by the fans!  Here’s how things went down: Taz and Mike Tenay run down the card for the evening. 1st Round Match Madison Rayne vs. Hamada WINNER: Hamada via pin fall after hitting the Hamada Driver Backstage: Christy Hemme is with the TNA Knockout Champion, Tara, who’s excited to see who wins the tournament [...]