Monday Night RAW did a 2.8 rating this week with an average viewership of 3,989,000 viewers, down slightly from last week’s show in terms of overall eyeballs.
Hour one did 4,067,000 viewers, hour two did 4,013,000 and hour three did 3,886,000. It’s interesting to note that hour one was also the hour that dragged the number down during three hour shows, with the usual 9 to 11 time slot getting stronger ratings.
As weeks pass by, hour one has been doing good numbers, this week even being the highest rated hour. Hour three is now doing the worst when historically, the 10 to 11 time slot has been the strongest over the years. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)
The Hardcore Legend Mick Foley was interviewed by iPad publication The Daily a few days ago to talk about video games, his career, and writing.
In the interview, Foley talks how he was impressed with the graphics of WWE ’13 and said that he “looks good” and the “musculature is not exaggerated,” with the game designers slimming him down just enough to where he “still look dangerous.”
When asked about who he would wrestle if he were in his prime today, Foley fired two names immediately – CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler. He said that he is able to adapt to anyone’s style and it doesn’t matter if he was wrestling Shawn Michaels or Steve Austin.
The Los Angeles Times broke the story that Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen will be the coaches of the next season of The Ultimate Fighter on FX and the two will fight on pay-per-view on April 27 for the Light Heavyweight title.
“This should be a good one. Jon has accepted the fight. He knows the fans want to see that fight,” UFC President Dana White told the Times.
The reason it is going to take that long for the two to get in the cage is because Jones injured his arm in his last fight against Vitor Belfort and needs time therapy and time off from MMA to get it healed up.
The two fighters already have a history after Jon Jones, the reigning UFC Light Heavyweight champion, refused to fight Chael Sonnen at UFC 151 after Dan Henderson had to be pulled out due to injury. Jones’ refusal led to the pay-per-view to be canceled a week before it was supposed to take place, a first cancelation for the UFC.
Eyewitness News 3 in Connecticut is reporting that former WWE Diva Tammy “Sunny” Sytch is expected to go back to rehab with WWE picking up the tab following yesterday’s court appearance.
Still in jail after she couldn’t afford the $100,000 bail set by the judge last week, Sytch’s attorney requested that she gets sent to a treatment center in Pennsylvania with WWE driving her from court straight to the treatment center and paying for it.
Sytch was arrested five times in four weeks starting on September 11 and her latest trip to jail was on October 9. The reason she wasn’t booked for the sixth time was because she’s stuck behind bars.
Her lawyer, Rob Serafinowicz, issued a statement on her behalf saying, “Tammy thanks everyone for all their support. She will be entering a long term treatment program soon and looks forward to putting this situation behind her.”
Feed him more! The main event for Hell In A Cell was made official yesterday as CM Punk will defend his WWE title against the undefeated Ryback.
The announcement came very late in the broadcast during a contract signing with Vince McMahon in the ring along with Punk, Heyman, Cena, and Ryback. Cena said that CM Punk needed an ass whopping and started a “feed me more” chant himself. At that point, Ryback stepped up to the table and signed the contract, then face planted Punk on the table and delivered his finishing move as fans chanted “feed me more.”
The segment made little sense as earlier in the broadcast John Cena was backstage with Vince McMahon trying to convince him to give him the title shot but then basically give up his chance during the announcement. The original match had John Cena involved instead of Ryback however Cena’s elbow is healing slower than expected after he underwent surgery to remove bone chips and plan B had to be initiated.
As part of the Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary, WWE will produce and distribute a live pay-per-view titled “One More Shot” from the band’s final show at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on December 15.
This production is the first that WWE is producing for another entertainment show and Variety reports that WWE was asked to handle the show for their ability to handle big PPV productions including WrestleMania.
“WWE is ecstatic to bring the Rolling Stones into your living room,” said WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon in a press release issued yesterday.
The report also suggests that WWE has been looking to monetize its production business through concerts and other deals and this Rolling Stones show is the first high-profile deal that has been announced.
Speaking on his radio show this morning, Bubba “The Love Sponge,” accused of being the man behind taping Hulk Hogan and his ex-wife having sex, blasted his former friend for suing him, especially after he says Hulk was in on the stunt from the very beginning. Bubba also said that Hulk “brainwashed” him into giving his blessing to have sex with his then-girlfriend.
“You can’t play the victim like that. He’s a one-way piece of crap who doesn’t care about anyone but himself,” said Bubba. “You’re the ultimate, lying showman.”
The two had been friends for a very long time with Hogan appearing frequently on his radio show as well as Hulk getting him a job with TNA as a backstage interviewer, a gig that didn’t last long after Bubba got fired four months after his debut for personally attacking Awesome Kong on his shows, calling her a “fake bitch,” a “big fake black bitch,” a “dumb bitch” and a “little pussy bitch” after she punched him out backstage much to the enjoyment of everyone else in the TNA locker room.
Standing behind his two attorneys outside the federal courthouse in Tampa, Florida, Hulk Hogan remained silent as one of his lawyers explained to the media that the Hulkster filed two lawsuits in regards to the sex tape that was illegally released online last week.
The first lawsuit was filed in the Florida state court against Todd Clem, also known as Bubba “The Love Sponge”, and his ex-wife Heather Clem, now Cole, with the allegations that six years ago, Clem secretly video taped Hulk having consensual sex with Heather. Hulk did not consent to the taping, never permitted it, and did not know that he was taped.
The second lawsuit was filed in the United States district court against New York-based Gawker Media, its entities, and individuals for posting part of the video and written details for financial profit at the expense of his client, violating his rights.
Hulk Hogan is seeking $100 million in damages from Gawker Media and transfer of all rights for the video as well as removal of all online excerpts.
Hogan’s attorney called both allegations illegal, outrageous, and exceeded bounds of human decency.
It’s decision time! Tonight, WWE Champion C.M. Punk must decide who he wants to defend his title against at Hell In The Cell – Ryback or John Cena. (Honestly, either one will be fine with me as long as Punk walks out with the Championship)
Also, it is the finals in the tournament to crown the #1 Contenders for the Tag-Team Titles between The Rhodes Scholars (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow) and Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara. I see this result going either way with it benefitting everyone – more on that in “excellence” analysis.
Plus, what’s next in the “one-upsmanship” contests between World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and his challenger, The Big Show? (Best wishes is something sensible!)
And, what role will Dolph Ziggler play? Here’s hoping an awesome wrestling match with a win!
All this and much more, so read on to find out!
Monday Night Raw Report for October 15th, 2012 – “Feed Me A Decision!”
Introduction Segment: Recap & Welcoming
A video package airs the events of last week, where Mr. McMahon threatens WWE Champion C.M. Punk to decide who he will wrestle at Hell In The Cell. The regular Raw video plays, the pyro explodes in the arena, and we are off!
Michael Cole greets us to “Music City USA” in Nashville, Tennessee, as does Jim Ross. According to C.M Punk’s twitter account, he has made up his mind and we will find out later.
Segment #1: Arena Promo
The Big Show, who is the #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, walks out. He can’t even get his first sentence out before being booed out of the building. Show claims that the debate from two weeks ago (that really, really bad one!) was a setup by Smackdown General Manager Booker T. and World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus to make Big look like a joke. The 7-Footer shows footage of both Sheamus trying to Brogue Kick but failing, and then from Friday Night Smackdown (read the fine report on this fine website!) Show punches with a greater power than Sheamus.
Show says that he will not be punching a machine, but instead will be punching your World Heavyweight Champion. He will then become “the new World Heavyweight Champion, the longest World Heavyweight Champion.” Taking a left turn, Show then issues a challenge to Daniel Bryan, because he wants to erase the 45-second loss last December.
Backstage, Daniel Bryan is with fellow wrestlers Aksana, Justin Gabriel, Santino Marella, Zack Ryder, R-Truth (with “Little Jimmy”) and of course, his Tag-Team Championship partner Kane. Bryan doesn’t want to go out, but is forced when Raw General Manager A.J. Lee forces him to go out. Bryan then wants Kane’s backup, and he replies by laughing at him. Daniel shouts “NO!” all the way out to the ring, while walking past the wrestlers who retort “yes!”
Match #1: Single – The Big Show VS. Tag-Team Champion Daniel Bryan (Non-Title)
Big Show takes control right away, grabbing Bryan by the throat and tossing him over the ropes to the floor.
Commercials.
Show is still dominating after the break, clinching on a big bear-hug. Big runs in the corner with a rear-bump, but Daniel comes back with a dropkick-to-the-knee. as Show ran off the ropes. Quick, resounding kicks connect with Show’s chest and an “attempted knock-out kick” (as called by J.R.) nearly puts Show away.
In the corner, Daniel runs at him with a pair of dropkicks, but soon gets caught in the chokeslam after diving from the top rope. 1 – 2 – 3, Big Show gets it!
Winner via Pinfall: The Big Show
Post-match, Kane walks out and stares down Show, who then climbs over the top rope and walks away, leaving Kane to look over his downed partner.
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Segment #2: Arena Promo
Paul Heyman, clutching the WWE Championship, brings out his “associate” WWE Champion C.M. Punk. Heyman reminds us that Punk has held the title for 330 consecutive days. (Note: a mysterious item is in the ring behind Paul E, covered in a big black sheet).
Punk recalls everyone who has disrespected him, from legends, to the fans themselves, and the Chairman of the Board, Vince McMahon. Punk talks about the beating he laid on McMahon last week, and claims that Vince will never compete again. He does applaud him for giving choices, and after talking about them both, he goes to reveal his opponent.
C.M. begins to lift the cover of the poster in the ring, but decides that the crowd has not respected him enough, so he will wait some more time.
Or not…as Mr. McMahon walks out. The Chairman gives the “respect” back to Punk, and then informs him he blew it – so tonight, a contract signing will take place between WWE Champion C.M. Punk and Mr. McMahon’s choice of either John Cena or Ryback.
Commercials.
match #2: Single – Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) VS. “The Funkasaurus” Brodus Clay (with “The Funkactyls” Naomi and Cameron)
A lockup starts this bout then Brodus turns Del Rio around in the corner. He hits a shoulder-block off the ropes, sending Alberto to the floor. “The Mexican Aristocrat” cuts off Clay by using the ropes against his arm, then connects with a dropkick-to-the-head. Brodus fights out of an armlock submission, then delivers a headbutt to Del Rio’s chest.
Clay runs at Del Rio in the corner, but misses and receives a kick-to-the-head, then gets locked in the Cross Armbreaker for the quick tap out!
Winner via Submission: Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez)
Segment #3: Locker Room Promo
WWE Champion C.M. Punk is irate over McMahon taking his choice away, then orders Paul Heyman that Punk will fight McMahon again tonight.
Match #3: Tag-Team – “Team CoBro” (“Long Island Iced-Z” Zack Ryder & Santino Marella) VS. “The Prime Time Players” (Darren Young and Titus O’Neil)
Santino and Ryder are introduced before a break.
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Darren has Marella in a rear chinlock, then switches up with Titus. Marella counters with a split-jawbreaker and gets the hot-tag to Ryder. Zack in with right hands, double-knees, and a missile dropkick. Ryder hits the Broski Boot for a near-fall before Young breaks it up. Darren hits his finisher to take out Marella, then Ryder hits the RoughRyder Leg Lariat on Young, but turns around into a sit-down spinebuster from O’Neil and the victory!
Winners via Pinfall: The Prime Time Players” (Darren Young and Titus O’Neil)
Post-match, “The Band” run out and attack Santino again. Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, and Drew McIntyre are now donned in rock-attire (really just jeans and t-shirts with sunglasses and bandanas/hats).
Commercials.
Segment #4: Arena Promo
“Mr. Money In The Bank” Dolph Ziggler is out with Vickie Guerrero. He complains that Ryback is considered for the WWE Championship, when he himself is much better, especially after beating 7 other men to earn the “Money In The Bank” briefcase. Dolph declares that he will face C.M. Punk, win the WWE Championship, then cash in his briefcase and win the World Heavyweight Championship too all in one night.
A new man opposes this idea, as David Otunga interjects himself. He says that he should be thought about, not Ziggler or Ryback. General Manager A.J. Lee now walks out and makes a match for both of them, against “the man himself.”
“Feed Me More” blares on the speakers as Ryback marches out for a 2 on 1 contest.
Match #4: 2 on 1 – “The Showoff Dolph Ziggler (with Vickie Guerrero) and David Otunga VS. Ryback
Ziggler and Ryback stare at each other, then Dolph hits his beautiful high dropkick after a small distraction from Vickie. Ryback fires right back though with a vicious clothesline. Ziggler immediately tags in Otunga, who gets atomic dropped. Ziggler plays it smart and backs down, leaving David in the ring to suffer a marching Samoan drop by Ryback, who quickly gains another win!
Winner via Pinfall: Ryback
Segment #5: Office Promo
Mr. McMahon is on the phone, when a “swarm of locusts” (according to McMahon) Paul Heyman walks in. Paul E. puts over McMahon’s “herculean” efforts against C.M. Punk last week, then proposes a rematch, where if Punk actually wins, he gets to choose his opponent for Hell In The Cell. McMahon agrees, as long as it is Paul Heyman in the bout, not C.M. Punk! McMahon then yells at Heyman to get out and says “I love being me!”
Segment #6: Backstage Promo
General Manager A.J. Lee is walking around when Matt Striker approaches. He wants an apology for “Team Hell No’s” attack on him from Friday night (again, read the fine report on this fine website!), citing it as “crazy” and “nuts.” Of course, she takes this the wrong way and says he will get his apology, when he faces Kane later tonight.
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Match #5: Single – United States Champion Antonio Ceasaro VS. Justin Gabriel (Non-Title)
Gabriel and Cesaro trade waistlocks until Antonio hits a harsh elbow-clothesline and double-stomp. Antonio hangs Justin on the corner then runs at him with a high-knee. Cesaro puts Justin on the mat and holds him in a waistlock then drops an elbow. Gabriel begins to fight back with punches, then hits a moonsault/DDT combo out of the corner. He ascends the turnbuckle and flies off with the 450-splash! 1 – 2 – Cesaro with his foot on the ropes! Gabriel tries again, but this time meets an uppercut from Cesaro, who finishes him off with “The Neutralizer” (cradle-faceplant)
Winner via Pinfall: United States Champion Antonio Cesaro
Commercials.
Match #6: Single – Matt Striker VS. Tag-Team Champion Kane (Non-Title)
Prior to the bout starting, Striker tells Kane he is “fine with just an apology.” Matt then goes on to try and convince Kane using Dr. Shelby’s methods. Kane motions for Striker to approach him, and they actually hug it out! Kane pulls Striker back again for another hug, then really squeezes him with a real bearhug and chokeslams him to the mat for the quick 1 – 2 – 3!
Winner via Pinfall: Kane
Post-match, Kane lies down beside an out-cold Matt, then asks him what he thought of the “highly-competitive” match and how he’s feeling. Obviously, no response is given, but Kane proclaims “couldn’t have said it better myself. I am the tag-team champions, I am the tag-team champions, I AM THE TAG-TEAM CHAMPIONS!”
Later tonight, Eve will defend her Divas Championship against Layla, and up next is Miz TV!
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Segment #7: Arena Promo
The Intercontinental Champion, The Miz, is in the ring which is decked out with his talk show gear. He invites his new challenger, Kofi Kingston, out for an interview. Miz recaps that Kofi laid him out last week on Main-Event, and now this week, they will face-off for the Intercontinental Championship on Main-Event. Miz then takes a shot at Kofi’s “happy, go lucky” personality, but still has no memorable moments in his career. (Hello, what about being a former tag-team champion and multi-time Intercontinental Champion?)
Kofi responds by saying that this week will be memorable when he does beat The Miz for the title. He then challenges Miz to a “warm-up” match tonight and since Miz doesn’t ever back down from a challenge, “you’re on!” Miz takes one final verbal shot at Kingston, until he gets swept up and beat down by his challenger. Cole informs us that A.J. has agreed, and a bout between the two will happen tonight.
Commercials.
Match #7: Single – World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus VS. Wade Barrett (Non-Title)
They circle around each other, then lock up. Sheamus brings Wade down with an armlock and they trade back and for a bit, working over each other’s arms. Sheamus counters with a stiff clothesline but could not hook up Barrett against the ropes to pound away. Barrett drops Sheamus with a Pumphandle Slam for a two-count, then clamps on a grounding rear-chinlock. Sheamus fights out of it and gets some momentum with Rolling Thudner, then runs at Wade with a shoulder-block off the apron. The Big Show now appears on the stage and takes a seat to watch.
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Back live, Wade misses a boot and chases him around the ring, until he lands a high-knee on the apron. Barrett comes back with a kick and capitalizes. He takes a few more shots with a knee, then a big-boot to Sheamus’ skull! Wade bounces Sheamus’ head off the announce table and covers in the ring for a quick one-count. He locks in a modified Camel Clutch, but “Great White” fights out of it. He manages to drive Wade down with the Irish Curse backbreaker. Sheamus is fired up now, taking Wade down with a running powerslam (a ‘la the late, great British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith). Sheamus pounds away on Barrett against the ropes, then brings him back in with a suplex for a two-count!
Wade reverses an Irish Whip, sending Sheamus chest-first into the turnbuckle. Barrett drops a second-rope elbow on Sheamus for another near-fall! Wade attempts the Wasteland, but Sheamus slips out, however he misses a Brogue Kick and gets a tilt-a-whirl side slam for a two-count by Wade! The Big Show is walking back and forth on the stage.
Both men are hobbling now, as Barrett tosses Sheamus to the apron. This allows him to climb the turnbuckles and dive off, but Wade ducks. Sheamus rolls through, grabs a kick from Barrett and ties him up in the Texas Cloverleaf submission. Big Show runs down and distracts Sheamus, allowing Wade to capitalize, shoving Sheamus into the ropes, where Show pulled them down and Sheamus tumbled to the floor. The bell rings, signaling a dq win for Sheamus.
Winner via Disqualification: World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus
(Fantastic match!)
Post-match, Sheamus Brogue Kicks Barrett, the dumps out The Big Show with a clothesline.
Segment #8: Office Promo
Once again, Mr. McMahon is on his cell-phone when he is interrupted. John Cena is standing in front of him. McMahon wants his prognosis on the injury, but Cena tells Vince to ignore the doctors as he always does. Cena puts on his “superman” persona, saying that “I belong out there. The choice is yours to make. You choose me, I’ll do what I do.”
Match #8: Single for the Divas Championship – Eve Torres (Champion) VS. Layla (Challenger)
Eve makes her entrances prior to the break.
Commercials.
Layla is now out and they lockup and roll around. Layla shoves Eve but gets caught in a side-headlock takedown. Eve grasps Layla with an armlock but Layla reverses it with a wristlock, until Eve pushes her out of the ring.
Eve rolls through with a headscissors lock on Layla, then uses her leg strength to pound Layla into the mat. Layla fights back with a couple of kicks for a nearfall, then a clothesline and spinning facebuster. Springboard crossbody by Layla for another two-count, but she gets put in the corner and hammered away. Layla boots Eve and steps on the second rope, but Eve kicks her off in the injured knee and covers her for the 1 – 2 – 3, despite Layla putting her foot on the ropes!
Winner via Pinfall and STILL Divas Champion: Eve Torres
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Segment #9: Backstage Promo
The Tag-Team Champions engage in another back and forth, when they wonder if they saw each others match. Daniel then challenges Kane to face The Big Show next week and “I’m the tag-team champions!”
Segment #10: Office Promo
Mr. McMahon is staring down Ryback, as he too just stands next to the boss with cold look back. Vince thanks him for helping last week, then goes over his attributes. Ryback just tells Vince “feed me Punk!” Mr. McMahon will take that under consideration.
Match #9: Tag-Team – “Team Rhodes Scholars” (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow) VS. Primo and Epico (with Rosa Mendes)
Cody and Damien make their entrance before a break.
Commercials.
(NOTE: This match is taking place, because Rey Mysterio is sick, so the finals of the Tag-Team Title Tournament will be on next week’s Raw instead)
Prior to the bout, a badly-placed video of “The Band” trying to take over a bar and sing is aired. They get the boot. Back to the action IN the ring, Primo starts out with Cody. High dropkick from Primo then he slams Rhodes’ head into the turnbuckle and tags in Epico.
Primo quickly tagged back, as Epico drops Cody with a suplex, then Primo flies over the ropes with Tope’ Atomico. After a quick roll-up, Sandow distracts Primo, allowing Cody to capitalize. Sandow is now in and puts on a grounding rear chinlock, then grapevines Primo’s leg to tag Rhodes again, who quickly works over Primo and switches again with Sandow.
Both Rhodes and Sandow continue to change up tags and isolate Primo, until he eventually leap-frogs Damien to jump for the hot-tag! Epico now in and all over Sandow, almost getting the duke until Cody breaks up the pin. Rhodes and Primo take each other out, while Sandow ducks a springboard crossbody and drives Epico down with the “Termanuse” neckbreaker for the victory!
Winners via Pinfall: “Team Rhodes Scholars” (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow)
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Match #10: Single – Kofi Kingston VS. Intercontinental Champion The Miz (Non-Title)
All-out aggressive Kofi to begin, brawling and punching, then hitting his high-flying maneuvers. Miz counters and flapjacks Kingston in the corner, then proceeds to stomp on Kofi. Miz runs at Kingston in the corner with the clothesline, then dives off the top rope with a double-axe-handle.
Kofi turns a back drop into a crossbody cover for a two-count, and a sunset flip for the same. Kofi goes for a punch, but Miz reverses into a back/neckbreaker combo for a near-fall of his own. Kofi gets out of a grounding rear-chinlock with a back suplex, then fires up with clotheslines and chops. Kingston off the ropes with a jumping forearm, but Miz holds onto the top rope and counters a suplex with a Skull-Krushing Finale attempt. Kofi wiggles out of that and another one, eventually nailing him with the Trouble In Paradise spin-kick for the 1 -2 – 3!
Winner via Pinfall: Kofi Kingston
Vince McMahon is walking backstage toward the arena, meaning he’s up next!
Commercials.
Segment #11: Arena Promo
Mr. McMahon is back out and he holds the contract for the WWE Championship in his hand. First, he brings out the champion, C.M. Punk, and of course, Paul Heyman. Vince then calls out Ryback, and finally John Cena.
Punk quickly cuts off Vince and berates him for taking away his decision on who he faces. Punk just signs the contract and continues to babble on, until Cena stops. He says that he respects the achievement of Punk keeping the WWE Championship for 330, but as a man, he needs to “shut the hell up!” Vince wants to get on with it, but Cena has more to say.
Cena wants to face Punk badly at Hell In The Cell for the WWE Title, but then says Ryback is just ready to kick ass. “The way you run your mouth Punk, you need to get your ass whipped!” Cena charges up the crowd and Ryback with “feed me more” chants. Ryback approaches the table and signs the contract! “It’s official, C.M. Punk will defend the WWE Championship inside Hell In The Cell against Ryback,” declares McMahon!
Cena and McMahon leave, as Ryback and Punk stare each other down with “feed me more” chants enveloping from the crowd. Punk tries to poke him, but Ryback pushes his head into the table and then drops him with the “Shell-shocked” marching Samoan drop. Ryback pumps up the crowd again, over a laid-out WWE Champion to close the show.
End Of Raw.
Reporter’s Rumblings – By Moe Tapp
There was a lot more to like this week compared to last. I believe they improved a little, especially with one awesome match and excellent build for the anticipation of who will face Punk at H.I.A.C. Onto the analysis:
Excellence: Promos/build/result of WWE Champion C.M. Punk’s opponent for Hell In The Cell. I liked how they had everyone involved state their case to McMahon throughout the night, and ultimately, it really was his decision, with a straight-forward answer/no “bait & switch” or “screw-job.” I don’t (and honestly hope not) see Ryback winning the title though, as I think it’s too early for that, but he could still come out strong, especially with a messy finish.
Actually liked the interactions between Big Show and Sheamus this week, and has me re-interested in their feud for the World Heavyweight Championship. It wasn’t any stupid gimmicks, but just plain one-upsmanships, making it all about the title, along with a fantastic match between Sheamus and Wade Barrett. Also loved them keeping Barrett strong with the disqualification, because now he can say that he wants to beat Sheamus for real sometime down the road.
Loved how they kept Dolph strong by backing out of a meaningless match with Ryback – letting Otunga take the fall.
Great match between Ceasaro and Gabriel. Now they just need to find Antonio a legitimate feud for the U.S. Championship.
Nicely done promo between Miz and Kofi Kingston, as well as the match. The loss does not hurt Miz one bit, as the win for Kofi helps more, dictating that “I beat you once already, I can/will do it again.”
Ending was great – short, simple, and right to the point. Also, got to admit, loved how they kept Punk’s microphone work down to a minimal this week, as I still think that the whole “respect” angle is starting to a get a little repetitive in his promos. So kudos for giving us a little “break.”
Bogus: Always presume from this point on that I do not care for or will write about “The Band.” (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, and Jinder Mahal). I think you know why.
While funny, the Kane/Bryan stuff is starting to get a bit old.
Santino/Ryder was pointless as well.
The Divas match was well-wrestled, but unfortunately not advertised as well as it could’ve been. Granted tonight with the “foot on ropes” issue, maybe this will set up for H.I.A.C.?
Overall, better than last week for sure and has me definitely invested in the card for Hell In The Cell, as well as the storylines.
As always, until next week, Be Excellent Wrestling-Online readers and wrestling fans!
TNA uploaded a three minute video from Saturday’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony with Sting.
The video has clips of an emotional Lex Luger, Hulk Hogan, and TNA President Dixie Carter talking about the former NWA, WCW, and TNA Heavyweight champion as Sting looked on from one of the banquet tables.
Sting acknowledged Ric Flair in a cut that made it on the video despite the Nature Boy not being employed by the company anymore, mentioning the March 2001 match he had against him on the final edition of Nitro.
WWE today announced that WrestleMania 28 generated a record-breaking $102.7 million in economic impact for the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County this past April, according to a study conducted by the Enigma Research Corporation.
This new record for WrestleMania’s economic impact represents a $40 million increase over WrestleMania 27 in Atlanta. WrestleMania 28 also generated approximately $15.3 million in local, state and county taxes.
“WrestleMania Week brought tens-of-thousands of fans from across the globe to sample the beautiful hotels, restaurants and businesses of Miami,” said Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Miami-Dade County Commissioner and Chairman of the Miami-Dade Sports Commission. “Our economy, as well as our community, significantly benefited from the week of events, and we thank WWE for shining their international spotlight on our wonderful city.”
Key highlights from the study include: $102.7 million of direct, indirect and induced impact derived from spending by non-locals visiting specifically for WrestleMania XXVIII; 71% of fans that attended WrestleMania were from outside the Miami area and stayed an average of four nights; The economic impact derived from WrestleMania Week was equal to the creation of 1,020 full-time jobs for the area; $6.9 million was spent by non-locals at Miami and Miami-Dade County restaurants.
WrestleMania had an attendance of 78,363 fans from all 50 states and 36 countries.
Hulk Hogan and his legal and public relations people will hold a press conference today at 5PM in near the federal courthouse in Tampa to announce lawsuits over the sex tape which was filmed without his permission.
A press release sent to the media announced that the Hulkster will be filing two lawsuits, one against his now former friend Bubba “The Love Sponge” and his ex wife Heather Cole (formerly Clem) and a New York media group which is Gawker, which released a clip from the sex tape earlier this month and basically wrote a play-by-play of the whole sex tape.
TMZ broke the news to Hulk that Bubba was behind the tape and Hogan didn’t believe it at first, saying that he has to watch that part to believe that he was being backstabbed by one of his biggest friends.
According to TMZ, Florida police shot down the idea of helping Hulk Hogan find out who leaked his sex tape and the former WWE and WCW champion is now ringing the FBI’s doorbell to hunt down the man.
TMZ says that Florida cops refused to help because the tape was recorded in 2006 and the four-year statute of limitations had expired on the offense and distributing the illegal footage on the Internet crosses the state lines, making it a federal problem rather than a state issue.
Hulk is scheduled to meet FBI officers from the Florida office today.
Last week it was revealed that a former employee of Bubba “The Love Sponge” leaked the video as payback for Bubba after he quit Sirius without paying his employees. Bubba was revealed as the man who recorded the footage when he appeared after Hogan left, telling his then-girlfriend that if they want to retire all they have to do is leak the tape. And Hogan was revealed to know about the existence of the tape for the past three years although he still claims he never knew he was being filmed.
Devon made a surprise return to TNA yesterday at the Bound For Glory pay-per-view, aiding the Aces & Eights defeating the team of Sting and Bully Ray to gain access to the IMPACT Zone.
The former TNA Television champion quit the company after negotiations between the two parties over a new contract fell through. Devon eventually walked out still as the TV champion and a new champ was crowned on the September 27 edition of IMPACT Wrestling. At that time, TNA made a small statement on its website saying that the company hoped that Devon would return for one more match to defend the title however their negotiations reached an impasse after a month full of meetings.
Hulk Hogan expressed his disappointment on Twitter over the whole thing and hoped that Devon would eventually return, praising him as one of the best people in the TNA locker room. Devon then posted a photo of himself wearing a WWE RAW t-shirt, fueling speculations that he might jump ship to WWE.
The former ECW, WWE, and TNA tag team title holder appeared under a mask during the show yesterday and put his former tag team partner through a table with a spinebuster. He was then unmasked by Hulk Hogan who moments earlier came out to help clear the ring.
Here are the results from yesterday’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view which took place from the Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.
Rob Van Dam defeated Zema Ion to become the new TNA X Division champion; Samoa Joe defeated Magnus to retain the TNA Television title; James Storm defeated Bobby Roode with King Mo as the special enforcer; Joey Ryan defeated Al Snow and won a TNA contract thanks to the interference from the returning Matt Morgan; Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez defeated Christopher Daniels and Kazarian, and Kurt Angle and AJ Styles to become the new TNA Tag Team champions; Tara defeated Miss Tessmacher to become the new TNA Knockouts champion; Aces & Eights defeated Sting and Bully Ray, gaining full access to the IMPACT Zone thanks to the returning Devon; Jeff Hardy defeated Austin Aries to become the new TNA World Heavyweight champion.
Former World Heavyweight champion Bill Goldberg replied to Ryback in a very short tweet after Ryback said he is “a better athlete and wrestler than Goldberg ever was” in an interview published in the latest edition of the WWE Magazine.
Ryback said that he wrestles because he has a passion for it and that is the major difference between him and Goldberg.
“I’m not here to make five million dollars then walk away. I’m here for life,” the WWE Superstar said in the interview.
Goldberg, who has moved away from wrestling, had a very simple reply to the young Ryback.
“Better athlete? Come on dude wake up…..,” Goldberg said in a message on Twitter.
The Goldberg subject came up in the interview after Ryback was asked about being compared to Goldberg due to his look and size.
Live tonight from the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, TNA Wrestling presents its biggest pay-per-view of the year, Bound For Glory. The full card is as follows:
Jeff Hardy vs Austin Aries for the TNA World Heavyweight title; AJ Styles and Kurt Angle vs Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez vs Christopher Daniels and Kazarian in a three way tag team match for the TNA World Tag Team titles; Bobby Roode vs James Storm in a street fight with King Mo as the special guest enforcer; Tara vs Miss Tessmacher for the TNA Knockout title; Magnus vs Samoa Joe for the TNA Television title; Zema Ion vs Rob Van Dam for the TNA X Division title; Joey Ryan vs Al Snow with the stipulation of if Ryan wins he gets a TNA contract and if he loses he’ll have to leave TNA; Aces & 8s vs Sting and Bully Ray with the stipulations of if Aces & 8s win they get full access to the IMPACT Zone and if Ray and Sting win, Aces & 8s leave TNA forever.
WWE has hired The Score’s on-air talent Renee Paquette and is expected to start as an on-screen interviewer soon.
Paquette was the host of The Score’s RAW Aftermath show and had been working with the company since the end of 2009. She’s a big WWE fan and on her profile on The Score website she says she would “dominate” and “take most of the other WWE Divas in five minutes” because, as she put it, “that’s usually how long Diva matches last.”
The blond Canadian is surely going to be loved by the male WWE audience! If you are unfamiliar with Paquette you can see who she is below.
Madadi charges across the cage to start it and Marcello works the leg kicks followed by a knee. Marcello lands an upper cut. Madadi clinches and eats a knee. Madadi with good straight upper cut combo. Madadi with a three punch combo but only a left hook lands. Marcello with a high kick that gets the crowd going. Madadi with a left hook and right hand behind it. Madadi’s left eye is cut in the corner. Madadi with a left hook and two more as he chases after a retreating Marcello. Madadi has him up against the cage and Marcello lands some good knees that has Madadi backing up. Madadi now misses with the wild looping punches. Marcello with a partially deflected front kick. Madadi gets the take down now. Madadi now is back on his feet trying to lure Marcello the ref stands up Marcello and he misses with a spinning heel kick as the round ends.
Round 2-
Madadi with the straight left jab that lands and Marcello misses with an overhand right. Madadi with an uppercut and left hook behind it backs off and resets. Marcello with a good body kick and a pair of punches behind it. Madadi catches Marcello again with an upper cut lefthook combo. Marcello now with the right hand as Madadi comes into range twice. Madadi with an upper cut now. Marcello’s nose is busted and now the right eye brow of Madadi is bleeding. Madadi with a big right hand. Marcello stands in front of him now as he eats shots. Marcello tries to run on wobbly legs. Madadi chases and Marcello nails him coming in. Madadi charges in and Marcello pulls guard. Marcello eats some ground and pound until the ref stands them up. Marcello with a good flurry at the end.
Round 3-
The stats have Marcello up on significant strikes thus far but it looks like Madadi is doing more damage. Madadi with a take down and Marcello shifts and Madadi gets out of the submission artist’s guard. Madadi with another good left. These two are just banging away. Marcello with a spinning kick again and Madadi blocks it and throws his arms up in the air and the crowd gives him hell. Marcello gets stuffed on the take down but lands a knee on the way up. Marcello with a good right hand now. Marcello to the body. Minute left and they are still taking turns punching each other but both have slowed. Madadi did a lot of covering in that round and may have stole a split decision.
Winner by judges scores of 28-29, 29-28, 30-27 Cristiano Marcello takes the split decision.
Middleweights (185lbs)
Chris Camozzi vs Luiz “Banha” Cane
Ref: Marc Godard
Round 1-
Camozzi really trying to establish the kicks early as he mixes up shots to the legs and now head. Camozzi now goes to the punches that stepping right is finding a home. Camozzi catches a kick but Cane gets spun around and takes Camozzi’s back now one hook is in. Cane has his arms around the chin and a hold of his hand but Camozzi is defending and is able to get up but Cane delivers a knee on the way up and a nice right to the body. Camozzi lands an upper cut as part of a three punch combo and goes back to a leg kick and Cane lands a counter left. Cane looks like he wants to be the aggressor but Camozzi steps up the pressure. Camozzi with a flying knee to the body. Camozzi with a shot that rocks Cane right before the round ends.
Round 2-
Camozzi comes out fast again and both men are tapping each other with shots that are not landing clean up high. They take turns alternating kicks to the body and outside legs. Camozzi misses with a head kick. Camozzi now walks him down and lands a left. Camozzi tries for another stepping elbow but misses and eats a right. Camozzi is back taking the fight to Cane and is getting the edge in striking. Camozzi with a nice left that stumbles Cane before the round ends.
Round 3-
Cane with a leg kick and straight left looks more comfortable this round so far. Camozzi though is able to catch him with the counter right now a couple times. Cane with another two punch combo. Cane with a straight right down the middle. Cane up high with the left than right to the body. Cane with a counter right down the middle and now a three punch left right left from Camozzil. Camozzi stuffs the take down now from Cane. Cane with a straight left again that finds a home. A minute left Cane has another take down stuffed lands the combo than eats one from Camozzi. Cane with a big right and straight left that sends Camozzi backwards right before the horn sounds.
Winner by Unanimous Decision (29-28×3) Chris Camozzi
UFC on FX prelims 8pm ET/ 5pm PT
Welterweights (170lbs)
Sergio “Serginho” Moraes vs Renee Forte
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Round 1-
Joe Rogan starts out by pointing out the scar on the elbow of Moraes and his missing chunk of his tricep. Moraes gets a Forte who Windsor his way back up. Moraes drops down again and Moraes gets the take down. Moraes moves on to his back and Forte dumps him off the front. Forte gets to his feet and has the ref stand Moraes back up. Forte catches a front kick but can’t do anything with it now a switch kick from Forte.
Round 2-
Moraes tries to duck under an incoming Forte’s punches but has his take down negated. Forte clips Moraes with a front kick but lands a right behind it. Moraes gets the take down this time pushes Forte into the cage and stands up and holds him there. Moraes with a knee to the body as Forte gets back up. Moraes tries to duck down for a single this time as Forte comes forward but Forte is able to slip his leg free immediately. Forte with a knee to the body this time as Moraes backs him into the cage with the body lock. Yamasaki separates them now with a minute left and Moraes is able to get the overhand right to land as they both step forward. Forte with a left hook and now an upper cut. Moraes tries to pull Forte down with him but can’t keep him there and that’s how the end this frame.
Round 3-
The two fighters from Ultimate Fighter Brazil come to the center for the last round and Forte counters an overhand right with a straight left. Moraes gets the body lock and and trip. Moraes moves over onto the back of Forte. Forte stands up with Moraes on his back. Moraes with the body lock and is working to connect his arms under the chin right now he has it across the chin. Forte is using the cage to help support the weight. Forte tries to dump him but can’t Forte goes down and Moraes is able to lock it in.
Winner by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:10 of rd 3 Sergio “Serginho” Moraes
Featherweights (145lbs)
Joey “The Raging Warrior” Gambino vs Diego “Ceara” Brandao
Ref: Fernando Yamasaki
Round 1-
Gambino catches a head kick and gets a take down. Brandao goes for the back. Gambino pops up and pulls free. Brandao with a thudding leg kick. Gambino is not afraid of standing and trading with Brandao. Brandao with a head kick. Gambino with a leg kick than a straight left. Gambino catches a leg kick but Brandao puts them on the fence then gets the trip. Brandao is in half guard and pounding away on the body. Gambino is able to get the knee in the way and get up. Gambino cuts Brando with a left over the eye than eats a hard left to the chin.
Round 2-
Brandao alternates head kicks that are deflected. Gambino with a jumping front kick. Brandao with a big right hook and drops Gambino. Brandao pounces on top but Gambino looks to be recovering now Brandao is in the closed guard. Brandao postures up with an elbow. Brandao to the body again now another elbow. Gambino with an arm bar attempt but Brandao pulls his arm free. Brandao left hook to the body than an outside leg kick after they get back to the feet. Brandao picks him up and slams him down. Brandao in the full guard with punches to the body and head. Gambino working for something and Yamasaki stands them up. Brandao misses a spinning kick. Gambino with the straight down the pipe that lands and misses with a stepping elbow turns his back to Gambino and tries to catch him with a spinning fist as he comes in.
Round 3-
Brandao catches a leg kick and drops Gambino with a right hand. Brandao is pumped and hollers at Gambino to get up. Gambino drops down but cant get the take down. Brandao gets the underhooks now and is able to get the trip. Brandao mixing up punches to the body and elbows to the head. Gambino is able to get his legs up and works for an arm in triangle but Brandao gets into half guard and is free. Yamasaki stands them up again. Both men slowing down and picking their shots a little better. Steeping straight nowand with thirty seconds left Gambino comes forward and Brandao is walking backwards waving his arms until the horn blows.
Winner by Unanimous Decision (30-27×3) Diego Brandao
Coming up…
Lightweights (155lbs)
Francisco “Massaranduba” Trinaldo vs Geison Tibau
Ref: Marc Godard
Round 1-
Tibau ducks under and gets the take down. Trinaldo gets to his feet but left his neck out and Tibau gets a hold of it. Tibau throws his legs up and locks up the choke. Trinaldo is able to shake him. Tibau pops up and lands a beautiful upper cut and left. Tibau catches the kick and ddelivers a pair of lefts on the way down to th e mat. Trinaldo gets up but eats hard lefts all the way. Trinaldo to the body and now Tibau has him on the fence Trinaldo with a knee to the body than reverses. Trinaldo with the plum clinch and Trinaldo with big knee to the head. Tibau powers through for the take down. Trinaldo works for an arm but Tibau grinds out the round.
Round 2-
Trinaldo comes out the aggressor this time and uses jabs to back up Tibau. Trinaldo with a jab and big overhand left behind it. rinaldo catches Tibau this time with the left and drops Tibau his legs went out. Trinaldo takes his neck but Tibau is able to get hi escape. Trinaldo with an arm triangle and cant get it. Trinaldo raining down ground and pound from the mount Tibau is able to work him into the closed guard more ground and pound from Trinaldo. Trinaldo is able to work into half guard with a minute left and Tibau is able to survive the last minute.
Round 3-
One round apiece and these two come together and trade away big punches for the first 30 secs. Tibau picks him up and slams him down. Tibau is in the full guard and dropping short hammer fist now Trinaldo gets ahold of the neck and Tibau gets int half guard. Tibau with some ground and pound before Trinaldo is back up to his feet. Tibaua with another double leg. tibau works his way into full guard. Tibau with some ground and pound and works his way all the way to the mount. Tibau gets the arm triangle and in side position now. Trinaldo survives and Tibau moves into mount again and lets go of the choke. Tibau is in close and grinds out the rest of the round on top.
Winner by Unanimous Decision 29-28 Geison Tibau
Great fight from these two lightweights wow!
Featherweights (145lbs)
Sam Sicilia vs Rony Jason
Ref: Fernando Yamasaki
Round 1-
Jason misses with a head kick and nearly falls but catches with a combo and jumping knee that lands to the chin and Sicilia with the take down and pounds away on Jason to the body and now head but Jason is working for submission. Yamasaki stands them up again. Wow he is doing this often quick. Sicilia comes charging forward and eats a counter left. Jason with a kick to the body know. Jason misses on the right connects on a left hook than an upper cut. Jason with a jab down the middle looping left head kick and now a left again from Jason.
Round 2-
Sicilia with a right hook. Jason with the left jab is able to keep Sicilia out of striking range. Jason with a body shot. Sicilia with a good combo nation to the body than the head. Jason with an elbow now as Siciali comes forward Jason with another high knee. Sicilia is firing back and landing the right hand and covered up Jason but it still looks to be landing. They stand and trade unprotected big shots. Jason with a right hand and catches a kick to get him down and hammer fist out the rest of Sicilia.
Winner by TKO 4:16 of rd 2 Rony Jason.
UFC 153 Main card on pay-per-view 10pm ET/ 7pm PT
Welterweights (170lbs)
Rick “Horror” Story vs Demian Maia
Round 1-
Maia with an early single good right from Story. Maia gets the trip and Story is able to work back up to his feet. Maia gets the trip again and Story is briefly back up now Maia is in mount. Maia gets his back and now has both hooks in. Maia has the palm to palm choke over the choke and as he squeezes blood pours out Story’s nose. Story has no choice but tap. Great ji-juitsu against the renowned wrestler Story.
Winner at 2:30 of rd 1 by submission Demian Maia
Light Heavyweights (205lbs)
Wagner “Caldeirao” Prado vs Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis
Ref: Marc Godard
Round 1-
This is a rematch after their first fight was stopped in the first round after an accidental eye poke. Prado is the first to land with a kick. Lots of feeling out and a minute passes with just the one kick. Davis tries for a take down but can’t get it. Davis now ducks under a punch and gets the take down. Prado against the cage and is sitting up. Davis with body shots. Davis gets to the back and Prado keeps grabbing the fence. Davis with knee to the body and Prado gets up. Davis with a beautiful slam but Prado is quickly up until Davis grabs his Foot. Davis with a big right hand now a couple more. Davis with a knee as Prado gets up but Davis has the body lock and gets a third take down. Clear round for Davis.
Round 2-
Davis gets a hold of a single and puts Prado on the fence. Davis drops down and drags Prado to the mat. Now Davis with body shots to a sitting Prado and a big right hook as Prado gets up. Davis with constant pressure. Davis working the jab and has the reach advantage. Davis shoots but Prado defends. Davis grabs a single than double now picks up Prado and slams him. Davis in side control delivering elbows. Davis in half guard and is alternating body shots and elbows to the head. Davis with an arm triangle now. Davis gets over to the side but Prado is able roll free. Davis switches to the anaconda and Prado taps quickly.
Winner by Submission at 4:29 of round 2 Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis
Welterweights (170lbs)
Erick Silva vs Jon Fitch
Ref: Marc Godard
Round 1-
Fitch the aggressor early and Silva with more of a karate side stance. Silva with a knee to the body and Fitch gets him down. Silva has his back aond one hook in. Silva working his way up the cage. Fitch now working the right hand punches as Silva is up but Fitch is still on his back. Fitch drags him back down. Silva works his way back up Fitch with a standing arm triangle but Silva spins free. Silva with a big front kick and now a right hand over the top. Silva has Fitch against the cage and Fitch stumbles Silva with an elbow. Silva with a spinning kick now. Silva has the clinch and is working the knee. Fitch with upper cuts catches a knee and drags down Silva briefly. Fitch has a body lock from the back and is kneeing away. Fitch gets him back down with one hook in and punches away with the left as the first round ends.
Round 2-
Silva with the trip from the clinch has the back of Fitch Fitch is holding on but getting pounded away. Silva with more shots now. Fitch gets up and elbows Silva and spins out of the body lock. Silva with a knee and right hand. Fitch with Silva on the cage and is dropping down for a leg. Fitch with more knees to the inside of the leg. Fitch misses an elbow. Silva takes his back and gets him down. Crowd erupts and Silva locks in the RNC Fitch is on his back with Silva under him and he is surviving but it is deep. Fitch is able to survive and get free. Fitch with shots is working on turning over and he does now Fitch is in guard and firing away. Fitch stands up and takes his back Fitch goes for an arm bar now Silva turns over and survives to the horn.
Round 3-
Fitch with a side kick now a right hand and gets the body lock. Fitch drags him to the ground has his back and is pounding away with upper cuts. Fitch goes for the RNC but Silva flattens out and Silva goes back on pounding. Fitch with one arm trapped and is working the RNC Silva rolls over and gets a Guillotine himself on Fitch Fitch with the thumbs up pos his head out and is pounding away again on Silva. Fitch has his back and one hook. Fitch now on top and pounding away on the body. Silva gets up and Fitch knees him in the head. Fitch drags him back down and is pounding away with both hooks and a Flattened out Silva Fitch is pounding away. Silva is rolling over and still taking a beating. The ref needs to stop this. Fitch still pounding away. They are not full strength but its over. Silva gets up with 15 left and Silva is now caught in a front choke. The horn sounds and another dominant performance from the Purdue wrestler Fitch. 108 ground strikes from Fitch
Winner by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Jon Fitch
Light Heavyweights (205lbs)
Fabio Maldonado vs Glover Teixeira
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Round 1-
Maldonado get s caught early from Teixeira. Teixeira now with a left that drops Maldonado. Teixeira with elbows now from the back. Maldonado gives up the mount and Teixeira is dropping bombs with the elbows. Teixeira pounding away with the left. Maldonado is surviving some how. Teixeira postures back up and drops more huge elbows. Teixeira now goes for the arm triangle and gets to the side. Maldonado is busted up. Teixeira right back in the mount and dropping more elbows. Maldonado used the answer the phone technique to prevent the choke(email me and I can explain it). Teixeira gets back to the mount and pounds way. Maldonado is able to get up after 4 minutes of beating and lands a right. Maldonado is up and delivering the left has caught Teixeira. Maldonado is using the fence to stay up and Maldonado gets the guillotine as the round ends. Holy crap folks he got up and landed a punch.
Round 2-
Teixeira immediately takes the fight to the ground and goes to the back he is trying for the RNC but is able to land a few shots as Maldonado gets back up. Maldonado with the jab is catching Teixeira. Maldonado gets taken back down and Teixeira gets the full back mount. Maldonado rolls over and is getting drilled by elbows again. Teixeira is in half guard now is working to get back to the mount and pounds on the body of Maldonado. Teixeira now in side control. Maldonado;s face looks like ground beef. Hammer fist and elbows from Maldonado. Glover back to half guard and elbows away some more. Ref stands them up and has the doctor come check Maldonado. Maldonado wants to continue. Doc lets it go. Maldonado is wobbly Maldonado with a left eats a left and right from Teixeira and a left straight that sends him flailing backwards. They should stop this, he has more heart than brains at this point.
Round 3-
Doctor stops it between rounds.
Winner by doctor stoppage between rounds Glover Teixeira
Heavyweights (265 lbs)
Dave Herman vs “Minotauro” Nogueira
Ref: Fernando Yamasaki
Round 1-
Herman with an early body kick. Nogueira gets the tie up and they are down to the mat. Herman goes after the arm but lets Nogueira back up to his feet. Herman with knee than a kick to the body , Nogueira catches the next kick and puts Herman on the cage. Nogueira with the double underhooks and works for upper cuts. Herman with a knee as they break. Nogueira with a right hand and now a left. Nogueira with a short right is holding that right arm that was broke by Mir down close to the gut. Nogueira now has him on the fence and lands a few upper cuts. they break and the crowd is chanting something but I don’t speak Portugese yet! Nogueira with the right and Herman with a nice body kick. Herman uses the windsor to take down Nogueira but he is back up quickly. Herman keeps working that left kick.
Round 2-
Nogueira with a staight than a left to the chin drops Herman. Nog now in side control. Nog working the arm of Herman. Nog is in mount now. Nog pounding away and Herman rolss over. Nog rolls over and takes the arm for an arm bar. Nog with his leg over the face of Herman. Nog lets go and Herman rolls free. Herman eats a left jab. Herman gets the trip and is in half guard now of Big Nog. Herman gets out and lets him up. Nog with the left right and Nog lands the right gets the trip full mount and now goes to the arm bar. Herman is holding on to his arm and blocking. Nog working to get the free. Herman rolls and Nog locks it in Herman rolls back and Nog pulls that arm out straight. Contrary to what Herman thinks Ji-juitsu does work and Herman tapped out.
Winner by submission (armbar) at 4:31 of round 2 Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira
11 months after Mir snapped his upper arm
coming up…
Light Heavyweights (205lbs)
Stephan “American Psycho” Bonnar vs Anderson “The Spider” Silva
Ref: Marc Godard
Round 1-
Bonnar charges forward and Silva stumbles side stepping. Bonnar with the over under on the cage. Bonnar with a series of dirty boxing lefts. Bonnar working for the trip bu Silva turns towards him to stop it. Bonnar with double under hooks. Bonnar with a left Elbow. Silva with a knee. Bonnar has him on the fence and Silva gets the plum. Silva reverses but Bonnar wont let him keep it. Bonnar stands right in his face and Bonnar with a left right on the chin. Silva standing against the cage letting Bonnar hit him. Bonnar switches and drops for a single. Bonnar with left and right Silva standing on the fence is eating shots returning quick shots of his own. Bonnar ties him back up. Silva gets a trip and takes down Bonnar. Bonnar pops up and eats a knee to the face clapses and Silva hammer fist till the ref jumps in and stops it. Silva is the first to stop Bonnar. That may have caught him in the chest I thought it hit the jaw tough to call but either way it is over.
Winner by TKO at 4:40 of round 1 Anderson “The Spider” Silva
There is your KOTN folks.
Silva says he will not fight again at 205. He did it this time to save the card.
Okay so I called that wrong. The Fight of the Night will go to Rony Jason, the Submission of the Night went to Minotauro Nogueira and Fight of the Night goes to the duo of Jon Fitch and Erick Silva. Each person will take home an extra $70,000. The attendance tonight was 16,844.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joined Stone Cold Steve Austin in responding to CM Punk after the WWE champion keeps mentioning them on RAW.
Calling him by his real name Phillip – the same thing that Punk does when he calls The Rock Dwayne – the former WWE champ said that he knows where to find him, and he will find him, adding the hashtag #Rumble2013.
Then The Rock posted a photo of him at the gym all pumped up lifting weights wearing the white CM Punk “Best In The World” t-shirt.
The two had an altercation during the 1,000th episode of Monday Night RAW this past July which ended with Punk decking The Rock while he was going for the People’s Elbow on the Big Show.
The Rock is scheduled to fight whoever is the WWE champion at the Royal Rumble.
