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- Thanks to JP Nichols and PWInsider for these spoilers from tonight’s iMPACT tapings in Orlando:

In a Dark Match: Homicide defeated Ken Doane with an Ace Crusher in what was described as a solid match for Doane.

In a Dark Match: Jay Lethal defeated Kazuchika Okada with an elbow drop.

In an Xplosion Match: Kazarian and Amazing Red defeat Brian Kendrick and Daniels when Kazarian pinned Kendrick.

After the opening pyro:

AJ Styles and Ric Flair come out. Styles gets on the mic and calls Abyss a scary looking but stupid monster. Styles asks Abyss if he really thinks that a ring will help him. A.J. comments on their previous matches. Styles says that much like the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus, he does not believe in magical rings. Styles says that he considers himself a gift from God. Flair gets on the mic and rambles about Hogan and Abyss.

Jeff Hardy’s music plays and Jeff comes out to the ring. A.J. asks Jeff who he thinks he is and then he calls Hardy a nobody. Styles says that since Hardy wants to put his hands on him and Flair, that they should go at it tonight. Hardy gets on the mic and says it will be a breeze. AJ Styles versus Jeff Hardy is announced for tonight.

Mick Foley and Eric Bischoff are on the screen. Foley apologizes for messing up last week. Eric says that tonight, in the ring they will shave Foley’s head and beard to make a citizen out of him.

They show another video. This time it is the Nasty boys beating up Jesse Neal and putting him through a table.

The Nasty Boys come out for a six man tag match with Jimmy Hart against Team 3D and Jesse Neal. The Nasty Boys and Hart act as if it is going to be a handicap match as a result of the earlier attack on Jesse Neal. Brother Ray says that is not the case and brings out Brother Runt.

Nasty Boys and Jimmy Hart defeated Brother Ray, Brother Devon, and Brother Runt. Jimmy Hart pinned Ray after Saggs hit Ray with the helmet while the referee was distracted. After the match the Nasty Boys bring in a table to put 3D through, but Jesse Neal comes out with his ribs taped for the save. Jesse and Team 3D put Saggs through the table.

Angelina Love is interviewed in the back. She talks about how it sucks that she and Tara lost. Angelina issues an open challenge to any member of the Beautiful People for tonight, especially Velvet Sky. Angelina calls them rip offs of her since she is the original. Angelina says that she thinks that she may need to go on her own quest to take out the trash one beautiful person at a time.

They show yet another video with Borash interviewing The Band saying that their match at Destination X is official. They say that it should not be an issue. Nash and Eric Young walk up and mention to Hall how he likes money and gives Hall money for five minutes with him in the ring tonight. Hall accepts the challenge.

Kurt Angle and D’Angelo Dinero defeat Ken Anderson and Desmond Wolfe when Dinero got a small package on Wolfe. After the match, Wolfe attacks pope and they fight up the ramp. Anderson lays out Angle and attacks him with the tag and that busts open Angle. Anderson says that this beat down was only a small taste of what will happen at the PPV.

They show another video and it is of Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam with Hulk Hogan backstage. Abyss is the special enforcer for the Hardy/Styles match and tells Van Dam that he has something special in store for him. Eric Bischoff comes in when they leave and he talks about the surprises on Monday but wishes that Hogan had told him about the surprises. There seems to be some tension between Hogan and Bischoff.

Angelina Love comes out for her match and all three members of the Beautiful People come out. They introduce a new member of the group, for one night only and it is Daffney.

Angelina Love defeats Daffney by disqualification. Daffney attacks Angelina from behind and tries to use a hammer but it did not work because of the referee. Velvet, Madison, and Lacey get involved leading to Angelina getting the win by disqualification. All four attack Angelina after the match. Daffney goes up the ramp to get the ugly stick but the referee tries to stop her. Tara hops over the rail and lays out the Velvet, Madison, and Lacey before staring down Daffney.

Kevin Nash versus Scott Hall in the Five Minute Challenge. Waltman comes out with handcuffs and they handcuff Nash to the ropes and put the boots to him. Eric Young comes out for the save and gets the upper hand for a short period of time but Hall and Waltman take the $25,000 and leave.

Hogan comes out and says that he can’t get the image out of head of Abyss saying ‘why sting why’ and Hogan wants an answer from Sting. Sting makes his way down but Van Dam jumps him and Van Dam beats Sting up as they fight around the ring. Van Dam rolls Sting into the ring and Van Dam throws Hogan the bat. Bischoff comes out with security and wants to know what Hogan is doing. Bischoff has security escort Sting out of the building. Bischoff calls out Hogan on saying that he won’t wrestle and how he is supposed to be leading the company. Hogan gives no response and Eric leaves the ring.

Hernandez and Jeff Jarrett are seen backstage. Hernandez tells Jeff that he will help him take on Beer Money in a match tonight. Eric Bischoff overhears this and interrupts the conversation saying that will not happen. Eric says that Hernandez will face Beer Money in a handicap match with Jarrett as the referee. Eric tells Jarrett to call it right down the middle.

Beer Money defeated Hernandez with the DWI. During the match, Matt Morgan came out and was on commentary but left before the end of the match. After the match, Beer Money attacked Jarrett and were posing to the crowd until Jarrett made a comeback and Hernandez joined Jarrett and took care of Beer Money.

Eric Bischoff comes out for the grooming of Mick Foley. They have a barber chair set up in the ring. Eric calls out Foley and sits down in the chair. Foley stops Eric when he goes to shave his head and hits him with Mr. Socko. Foley puts Bischoff in the chair and shaves Eric’s head.

The Ultimate X structure is being brought out to hype the Ultimate X match at the Generation X pay per view.

The Motor City Machine Guns come out. Chris Sabin takes a mic and says that Destination X will be a night to remember. Not only is it the return of Ultimate X with the winner becoming the Number One Contenders to the TNA World Tag Titles, but it will be the start to the Motor City Era. Sabin calls out Generation Me for coming into their turf and asks who they have beaten. Generation Me comes out and reminds Sabin that they beat the Machine Guns in their debut. Shelley says it was just luck and then says that Motor City is the Xbox while Generation Me are Ataris. He also says that they are the Ferraris to Generation Me’s station wagons. He says that they can keep talking about this or the time where the Guns got with Generation Me’s girlfriends. This leads to a brawl with all four men getting involved. Brian Kendrick comes out to save the Guns. Amazing Red comes out to take out Kendrick. Daniels comes out to take care of Red. Kazarian comes out with a ladder and hits Daniels with it. Generation Me do dives off the Ultimate X towers onto the guns. They set up the ladder and Red dives off the ladder onto Kendrick, Daniels, and the Guns on the outside. Red, Kazarian, and Generation Me pose together in the ring. (This was described as a crazy segment).

The match between A.J. Styles and Jeff Hardy is a non-title match.

Jeff Hardy defeats TNA World Heavyweight Champion A.J. Styles with a Swanton. There was a ref bump about ten minutes into the match. After the referee was knocked out A.J. went for a springboard 450 but missed. Hardy hit the Twist of Fate and Swanton with Abyss making the three count. After the match, Flair hit Hardy with a chair. Flair went to hit Abyss and they started going up the ramp with Flair repeatedly trying to hit Abyss. They got to the end of the ramp and Abyss Hulked up and choke slammed Flair shoulder first through the ramp. Abyss then did the ‘finger point of doom’ towards Styles who was sitting in the corner of the ring holding the TNA World Heavyweight Title belt closely.

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- Thanks to Mario for these WWE Superstars spoilers from before last night’s RAW:

* Zack Ryder with Rosa defeated Santino Marella.

* MVP and Christian defeated Chavo Guerrero and Carlito after Christian hit Killswitch on Guerrero. Christian and Carlito’s NXT rookies were in their corners.

Rare Pix of Kelly Kelly Looking AMAZING! >>>

- Tonight’s WWE RAW kicks off with the lights dimming, the bells tolling and out comes The Undertaker. He makes his long entrance to the ring to kick off RAW tonight.

Taker takes the mic and says last week was symbolic of what Shawn Michaels’ life has become. Taker says Shawn’s life has a dark cloud above it that can’t be shaken. Taker says Shawn will have to pay the ultimate price – his career. Taker says there will be no tomorrow’s, no celebrations, no victory or anything for Shawn after WrestleMania. Taker says in three weeks, Shawn Michaels’ career will…. Rest in… Shawn’s music hits and out he comes.

Shawn comes out and says he was angry, full of rage last week. But he woke up the next morning and had an epiphany. Shawn says Taker interfered in his match last week and didn’t have to. Shawn says fear lives in Taker’s heart. Taker tells Shawn to choose his next words very carefully. They go back and forth some more. Taker says he looks in Shawn’s eyes and sees the fire, the passion and the will. Taker sees that Shawn honestly thinks he can beat him at WrestleMania. Taker says it won’t happen. Shawn says the dark cloud will be hanging over Taker after WrestleMania. Shawn’s music hits and he heads to the back. Shawn stops on the ramp, they stare at each other and that’s it.

Maryse, Katie Lea and Alicia Fox vs. Gail Kim, Eve and Kelly Kelly

Back from the break and Maryse, Katie Lea and Alicia Fox are already waiting in the ring. Out come their opponents, Gail Kim, Eve Torres and Kelly Kelly. Alicia and Gail start things off. They go back and forth until Gail lands on Alicia’s head off the ropes. Alicia turns it around and gets a 2 count. Maryse comes in and works Gail over.

All the Divas get involved and it comes down to Eve and Maryse. Eve makes Maryse tap out to get the win for her team.

Winners: Eve, Kelly Kelly and Gail Kim

- We go backstage with Criss Angel, Hornswoggle and The Bella Twins. He pulls a string through his mouth and up through his eyelid as they look on. Jillian walks in and she says if anyone is going to be Angel’s assistant tonight, it will be her. She starts singing.

- We see Big Show and The Miz headed to the ring. They will be facing John Morrison and R-Truth in a WrestleMania preview match. We go to commercial.

The Miz and Big Show vs. R-Truth and John Morrison

Out come the WWE Tag Team Champions first for this non-title match. As they walk down the ramp, Miz takes the mic and cuts a promo on R-Truth and John Morrison not deserving a title shot at WrestleMania. Miz cuts a promo on tag teams in WWE and says he & Show are the last truly great tag team. John Morrison’s music hits and out he comes. R-Truth is out next, getting the crowd hype.

Miz and Truth lock up first. As soon as they do, Morrison runs in and kicks Show off the apron. Truth and Morrison double team Miz and kick him into the fan barrier. The ref calls for the bell. Show picks up Truth on the floor but Morrison and Truth ram him into the ring post. They double suplex Show on the floor and go to work on Miz, suplexing him over the fan barrier. Morrison takes the mic and says they just proved they’re a real team and showed how real they can get. Truth says that’s the whole truth and nothing but the truth. They point to the WrestleMania sign as Truth’s music plays.

Winners by DQ: Big Show and The Miz

- Back from the break and we get a video package for Batista vs. John Cena. Josh Matthews is backstage with Cena. Cena says what Batista said is correct – Cena can’t beat Batista. Cena says the only thing he can do is beat Batista now. Cena says he’s counting on Batista getting involved in his match with Vince tonight.

- Evan Bourne is backstage with Criss Angel, thanking him for the match with William Regal tonight for the final MITB spot. Skip Sheffield walks up to talk with Angel but Regal walks up and brushes him off. Angel has Regal write a number down and he guesses it correctly, 56.

Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase

We go to the ring where Legacy make their way out for the handicap match against Randy Orton. As they walk down the ramp, Orton attacks from behind and beats both of them up. Orton enters the ring and waits on them as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and we’re ready to go. Orton and Cody start the match out. Cody takes it to the corner but Orton turns things around on him. Orton hits a big elbow off the ropes and Cody tags in Ted. Ted and Orton go at it. Orton hits a big clothesline and Ted tags Cody back in.

Cody takes control of Orton and beats him down. Orton counters and backdrops Cody to the floor. Orton turns around and catches Ted about to attack. Ted and Cody are both on the floor while Orton is in the ring. We go to commercial.

Back from commercial and they all end up on the floor. Rob Van Dam debuted in TNA as this happened so my attention was elsewhere. Legacy beat Orton down and take it to the ring. Ted gets a close 2 count on Orton. Cody comes in and dropkicks Orton for a 2 count. Cody works over Orton and tags back in Ted. Orton catches them both with powerslams and beats Ted down in the corner. Orton drops Ted with the backbreaker. Orton hits the mat and taunts Ted now. Ted comes back after Cody distracts and hits his finisher for the pinfall and the win.

Winners: Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes

- After the match, Cody comes in the ring and lays Orton out. Legacy taunt Orton and stand over him, doing the Orton pose. We go to replays.

- We go backstage with Batista and Josh Matthews. Batista says Cena is paranoid because he’s never dealt with someone like Batista before. Batista gives his word that he won’t get involved in the Cena vs. Vince match tonight.

- We see Triple H heading to the ring before taking another commercial break.

- Back from the commercial and out comes Triple H to the ring. Triple H says he kind of respects Sheamus for attacking him on RAW last week. Sheamus comes out to the ring and says he wants Triple H at WrestleMania. Sheamus asks if Triple H has the guts. Triple H talks about coming up in WWE and becoming “the guy.” Triple H says a lot of guys have tried making a name off him at WrestleMania. Some succeeded and some failed, he says. Triple H goes on until they come to blows and start going at it. Triple H clotheslines Sheamus to the floor. Sheamus pulls Triple H out to the floor with him. Sheamus misses the big kick. Triple H tackles him over the fan barrier. Triple H attacks Sheamus at ringside and they continue to go at it. Sheamus slams Triple H into the announcers table and brings him back in the ring. Triple H hits a big spinebuster and sends Sheamus to the floor.

- We go backstage with Santino Marella and Criss Angel. Santino attempts some comedy. Angel has him do a magic trick with some empty cups and a knife. We go to commercial.

Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Evan Bourne vs. William Regal

Christian and his NXT rookie Heath Slater are on commentary for this match to finalize the Money in the Bank match. Out first comes Evan Bourne. Out next is William Regal with his rookie Skip Sheffield. The bell rings and Regal takes control to start. They go back and forth for a short match until Bourne hits Air Bourne for the pinfall and the win.

Winner: Evan Bourne

We get a WrestleMania recall and a plug for Steve Austin hosting next week’s RAW. They lead us into a video package for Vince McMahon vs. John Cena.

- John Cena vs. Big Show, Triple H vs. Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho in “WrestleMania rematches” are announced for next week’s RAW. Also on next week’s show, the WrestleMania contract signing between Vince McMahon and Bret Hart with special guest host Steve Austin in the middle.

John Cena vs. Vince McMahon, Vladimir Kozlov

Back from the break and tonight’s host Criss Angel comes to the ring. He introduces John Cena first to a big pop from the crowd. Angel introduces Vince McMahon next. Vince marches out to the ring in his all-black attire. Vince takes the mic and says he knows Bret Hart is in Canada watching this. Vince tells Bret to enjoy this match. Vince calls Criss Angel the greatest illusionist of our time. Vince tells Cena he’s going to get pinned 1-2-3 tonight. Vince announces this match as a Handicap Gauntlet match. Out comes Cena’s first opponent – Vladimir Kozlov.

Vince goes to the corner as Kozlov rushes the ring. He beats Cena down with headbutts and rights. Kozlov tags in Vince after Vince asks for the tag. Vince goes to cover Cena but only gets a 2 count. Music hits and out comes Drew McIntyre to the ring as the next opponent for Cena. McIntyre stomps on Cena and goes t work. McIntyre drops Cena on his face and Vince is tagged in. Vince goes to cover Cena again but only gets 2.

Vince says to bring out the next man and it’s Jack Swagger. Swagger rushes the ring to face Cena as we go to commercial break.

Back from the break and Cena is going for the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Swagger. He hits it after taunting Vince. Cena goes for the AA but Swagger counters it and slams Cena in the corner then powerslams him out of it. Swagger works Cena over as Vince cheers on. Vince is tagged in and covers Cena again. Vince wastes time and only gets a 2 count. Vince goes for another pin and still only gets two. Vince says bring out the next man and it’s Mark Henry.

Henry comes in the ring and shake shis head, he doesn’t want to hurt Cena. Henry picks Cena up and hits him with the World’s Strongest Slam. Henry tags in Vince as the crowd boo’s. Vince covers Cena but still only gets a two count. Vince goes outside of the ring and grabs the timekeeper’s bell. He announces this match is now No DQ. Henry comes in and gets in the way of Vince, trying to talk him out of hitting Cena with the bell. Vince gives Henry the bell and tells him to do it. Henry tosses the bell on the mat. Henry turns around to a big spear from Batista. Batista kicks Henry out of the ring.

Kofi Kingston’s music hits and he appears in the ring, going at it with Batista. Kofi mounts Batista in the corner with right hands but Batista powerbombs him. Cena gets up and goes at it with Batista, knocking him to the corner. Cena stares Vince down now. Cena goes for the AA on Vince but drops him when Batista comes at him. Batista spears Cena. Batista nails the Batista Bomb on Cena. Vince covers Cena for the pinfall and the win. Vince celebrates and leaves the ring. Batista stands over Cena as the crowd boo’s. Batista poses, yells and looks around while standing over Cena as RAW goes off the air.

TNA Impact on Spike TV
Live from Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla.

[Q1]

[Q1] The new entrance theme and video kicked off the show. Pyro went off on the stage in front of the new set. Mike Tenay and Taz introduced the show and said the main event tag match would be happening sooner than people think. A shot aired of Dixie Carter standing in the crowd…

Hulk Hogan and Abyss made a simultaneous entrance as Hogan’s NWO music played. Hogan came out in the red and yellow gear, while Abyss debuted a new black outfit. A shot aired of Brooke Hogan cheering her father in the crowd. The Impact Zone went nuts for Hogan and Abyss.

Hogan took the mic and soaked up the “Hogan” chants from the live crowd. Hogan cut a promo about the main event match and said it was time to take care of business. The crowd interrupted him with loud “TNA” chants. Hogan called Abyss “big brother” and said there was no reason to wait around. Hogan said Flair and Styles should get ready now.

Hulk said he’s going to take TNA “to infinity and beyond.” He said Flair and Styles changed the rules by leaving him in a pool of blood in front of his own family. Hogan said it’s TNA’s “reckoning day.” Another shot aired of Brooke clapping for her father. Hogan told Flair and Styles to “bring your asses down to the ring.” Another shot aired of a smiling Dixie Carter. A.J. Styles music played as he and Ric Flair came to the ring dressed in their ring gear. Flair and Styles removed their ring robes.

1. Hulk Hogan and Abyss vs. Ric Flair and A.J. Styles. Abyss went right after Styles to start the match. Styles tagged out and Flair entered. Abyss was in control until Flair hit him with a low blow. Hogan entered the ring for the first time (not officially) and went after Flair. Styles nailed Hogan with a Pele kick.

The lights went out and Sting’s music played. When Sting’s music stopped playing, Sting was standing in the ring with a baseball bat. (about nine minutes into the show). Sting squared looked at the heels, but then attacked Hogan and Abyss with the baseball bat.

(about nine minutes into the show). Sting squared looked at the heels, but then attacked Hogan and Abyss with the baseball bat. Sting left the ring. Styles grabbed a chair and hit Abyss with it. Hogan bladed heavily. They showed a great shot of a concerned Brooke at ringside.

While lying on the mat, Hogan took the mic and said “This ain’t over.” Hogan said they would “finish this” before the night is over. Hogan said Flair changes the rules, but Hogan keeps changing the game. Hogan said they are going to have a no DQ match later in the show… [C]

A shot aired of Sting walking through the backstage area. He was confronted by Dixie Carter. He pushed her by the chest against the interview set and said, “I owe you nothing, Dixie. Nothing.” Sting walked away…

Taz complained about Sting’s conduct with Dixie…

Jeremy Borash interviewed Styles and Flair. Styles said there are no do-overs in wrestling. Flair said he was fine with it because he came out of retirement to finish the job. He vowed that Hogan and Abyss would be sent out of the building in an ambulance…

Backstage, Abyss threw a hissy fit while pounding his fist against the wall and asking, “Why, Sting?”… [C]

Backstage, Hogan’s girlfriend Jennifer consoled a shaken Brooke Hogan, who said her father isn’t okay. She said he’ll pretend like he is, but he’s clearly not…

Frankie Kazarian stood in the ring and said he came back to TNA to reignite the flame of the X Division. He said that if TNA is going to war, “let the warriors of the X Division lead us into battle.” Daniels interrupted him by cutting a promo on his way to the ring. Daniels said he would be the man to lead the X Division into battle. He said he’s the man who was X Division for ten years before X Division meant anything.

Daniels climbed inside the ring and said he was telling Eric Bischoff and the world that he is carrying the X Division to the highest of heights. “Because I am X,” Daniels said. He received more boos than cheers.

Doug Williams came out wearing the X Division Title belt around his waist. He said the X Division is alive and well. Kaz said Williams might the X Champion, but wondered where he was when he and others were pioneering the division. Daniels cut him off and said Kaz hasn’t done anything in the division that he cares about. Kaz referred to Daniels as a selfish prick.

Eric Bischoff walked onto the stage. He recalled Hogan calling and asking him to come to TNA to “help turn things around.” Bischoff said he couldn’t wait and one of the reasons is because of the X Division. He praised the division and said he wants it to “run bigger, faster, and stronger.” Bischoff announced Daniels vs. Kaz vs. Williams for the title and said it was starting right away…

2. Doug Williams defeated Frankie Kazarian and Daniels in a three-way for the X Division Title in 6:45. Good action that was well received by the hot live crowd. Kaz flipped over the top rope while diving onto both opponents on the floor in a cool spot.

[Q3] Tenay said he just received word that Dixie would have a huge announcement regarding Sting after the match. They aired a quick shot of Dixie backstage. Back in the ring, the action continued with the three men trading offense. Williams was knocked to the floor. Daniels went for the BME, but Kaz moved. Meanwhile, Williams recovered and hit an impressive suplex into a bridge for the clean pin on Daniels.

After the match, Shannon Moore hit the ring and attacked Doug Williams. Bischoff came out and announced that Moore would challenge Williams at the Destination X pay-per-view…

Backstage, Dixie Carter announced that Sting will wrestle a match on tonight’s show. When Borash asked who the opponent was, she said he’d find out at the same time as everyone else… [C]

The commercial cut-in featured a shot of The Beautiful People warming up for their match…

Mike Tenay announced that Awesome Kong and Hamada had been stripped of the TNA Knockouts Tag Titles for failing to defend their titles…

[Q4] 3. The Beautiful People defeated Taylor Wilde and Sarita, and Tara and Angelina Love in a three-way tag for the TNA Knockouts Tag Titles. In the end, Daffney ran out and hit Tara with one of the tag title belts, which set up Madison Rayne pinning Tara for the win…

Backstage, SoCal Val interviewed D’Angelo Dinero. Pope didn’t get to say much before Desmond Wolfe attacked him. Tenay said Pope vs. Wolfe is scheduled for later in the show. Wolfe removed Pope’s boot and used a chain to strike Pope’s injured ankle. Wolfe left Pope lying…

A shot aired of Sting walking in the backstage area. “What were you doing at 4:20 this afternoon?” Taz asked… [C]

Backstage, Borash interviewed The Beautiful People, who gloated over being new tag champs. Borash called for champagne so the women could celebrate their victory. They celebrated with it and dumped it over his head…

Sting came to the ring with a baseball bat in hand. The announcers built up the mystery of who the opponent would be despite Taz’s tease earlier. New entrance music played as an “RVD” graphic was shown on the big screen. Sting didn’t look pleased…

4. Rob Van Dam pinned Sting in 0:10. Van Dam entered through the crowd to a huge pop. Sting was looking at the entrance when Van Dam climbed onto the top rope and then came down with a big kick on Sting. Van Dam followed up with Rolling Thunder and scored the quick pin. Sting was kicking out at three.

As Van Dam was celebrating after the match, Sting recovered and nailed him in the gut with the baseball bat. Sting hit him with several baseball bat shots. Three referees came out to escort Sting to the back. He took them out with bat shots.

[Q5] Sting headed back to the ring. Hulk Hogan’s music played. Hogan came out and Bubba The Love Sponge came out with him and tried to hold him back. Security also stood between Hogan and Sting. Hogan fought them off and was able to get to the ring, but they stopped him.

Sting motioned for Hogan to join him in the ring. Sting took a couple more shots at RVD while security held Hogan. Sting took one jab at Hogan’s stomach with the bat. As security was helping Hogan head backstage, Sting ran after him and nailed Hogan with a couple more bat shots that left Hogan lying on the stage.

At ringside, Tenay and Taz spoke about Sting. Tenay said he was personally disappointed. Taz questioned what was going through Sting’s mind. They agreed that there must be a reason. Tenay stressed that Sting told Dixie earlier that he doesn’t owe her an explanation. Tenay said Dixie is the person who always goes to bat for him…

A shot aired of Bischoff sitting in a chair in the interview area. It looked like a production error, but Tenay said Bischoff looked shocked by Sting’s actions…

Kevin Nash and Eric “Grease Lightning” Young headed to the ring for a promo.

Nash said he had a contract in hand that would permit Scott Hall and Sean Waltman to face them one night only at Destination X. Tenay questioned whether they were in the building as the show went to break. [C]

During the cut-in, a shot aired of Hall and Syxx-Pac walking in the backstage area… After the break, Nash and Young were still waiting in the ring with the contract in hand. Nash took the mic and called out his former running mates as the crowd chanted “Hall is wasted.”

Hall and Waltman finally made it into the building. Meanwhile, security entered the ring and stood behind Nash and Young. Hall and Waltman finally entered the ring. Hall called Nash “big sellout” and asked if he was Hogan’s stooge now. Hall said that in case Nash missed what Sting did to Hogan, “Hogan ain’t running the shizow.”

Nash said he and Waltman want to be part of TNA because it’s starting to get cool. Hall said he and Waltman want “fat money contracts” if they beat Nash and Young at the pay-per-view. Eric Bischoff appeared on the monitor. He said he would make sure that Bischoff and Waltman would get their contracts if they won at the pay-per-view. Bischoff said they’re finished in TNA if they lose the match.

Nash said he guesses this means he’ll see Hall at the pay-per-view. “I’ll be the one who looks like Elvis,” Hall said. They shook hands. Meanwhile, Waltman slapped Young across the face. They fought briefly. Bischoff appeared on the screen again. He ordered security to get Nash and Hall away from ringside while Young got his match with Waltman…

[Q6] 5. Eric Young beat Sean Waltman in 1:15. They fought the match in street clothes. Waltman got in a big kick, but Young won the match with a piledriver…

A shot aired of several soldiers arriving in a vehicle with the Army logo on the side… [C]

A large group of soldiers came out and stood in two rows facing one another. Kurt Angle came out wearing a suit and walked between them. The soldiers then surrounded the ring with their backs against the guardrail. Once in the ring, Angle said, “Mr. Anderson, as you can see I brought out some of my closest friends tonight.” He said the soldiers are the men and women who sacrifice everything to represent our country. The crowd chanted “USA.”

Angle said they are the men and women who choose to leave their families behind to stand up for what we believe in. Angle said Mr. Anderson spit on those men and women. “Winning a gold medal is nothing compared to what these people do for our country,” Angle said. Kurt feels it’s his duty to defend the soldiers when people like Anderson degrade them. Kurt said he would kick Anderson’s ass up and down the Impact Zone at the Destination X pay-per-view.

Mr. Anderson appeared on the big screen at the interview set. He called the soldiers high school dropouts and told Angle to stop grandstanding. Angle attacked Anderson on the interview set, which is located on the side of the stage. Once in the ring, Anderson got a shot in on Angle. He started to leave the ring, but the soldiers stood in his way.

They threw Anderson in the ring. Angle roughed him up and threw him back to ringside where the soldiers beat up Anderson. Rinse and repeat. Angle hit the Angle Slam on Anderson. Kurt grabbed an American flat. He spat on the fallen Anderson and then waved the American flag. The soldiers entered the ring and put Angle on their shoulders…

[Q7] [C] Backstage, Bubba The Love Sponge tried to talk Hulk Hogan out of wrestling. Earl Hebner showed up and asked for a second chance. Hogan tried to blow him off, but Bubba gave a speech about getting second chances. Hogan said he loves Hebner and will be honored to be in the ring with him. Hulk said Nick is watching in California and is worried along with the rest of his family, so he wants Hebner to call off the match if he doesn’t think Hogan can continue…

The announcers ran through the Destination X lineup: Motor City Machine Guns vs. Generation Me in a Ultimate X tag team contenders match, Hall and Waltman vs. Nash and Young, Angle vs. Anderson, and A.J. Styles vs. Abyss for the TNA Title…

Backstage, Jeff Jarrett spoke with Mick Foley briefly. He approached James Storm and said he was being forced into the upcoming match and wondered if Beer Money were also being forced into it. Storm said they volunteered for the match. Jarrett pointed out everything he’s done for Storm, who said it’s all about what he can do. Jarrett punched Storm. Robert Roode attacked Jarrett from behind… [C]

6. Beer Money beat Jeff Jarrett in a handicap match in 3:45. Mick Foley was the special referee and he wore a suit. He took it off quickly and revealed his homemade referee shirt. Tenay plugged TNA Epics for next week. In the ring, Storm hit the Eye of the Storm on Jarrett.

[Q8] Storm grabbed his beer bottle and tried to spit beer in Jarrett’s eyes, but he moved, so Roode took the beer bath. Jarrett made his comeback and dumped both members of Beer Money to ringside. Beer Money came back and roughed up Jarrett at ringside. Foley pulled a barbwire bat from underneath the ring and gave it to Jarrett. Jeff wound up to use it in the ring, but Slick Johnson ran out and stopped him. Beer Money hit their finisher on Jarrett and pinned him…

Backstage, Hogan was talking with Abyss when Brooke entered the room. Abyss left so Hulk could talk with his daughter. She sobbed and said she knew he had to do it tonight, but she wanted him to promise that this would be his last match. Hulk promised her “this will be the last one.” They hugged… [C]

The cut-in featured Flair giving Styles a pep talk about the main event… Ring introductions took place for the main event. We got to hear Flair’s theme music, which is similar to the usual Flair music. Tenay stressed that Spike sent word that they will deliver the entire main event no matter how long it takes… [C]

7. Hulk Hogan and Abyss vs. Ric Flair and A.J. Styles in a no DQ match. Hebner is the referee for the match. The match started about two minutes before the top of the hour. Tenay stressed that it’s no DQ and there must be a winner. Taz hyped the fact that there were two Hall of Famers in the ring. Hogan roughed up Flair at ringside right in front of Brooke. Flair bladed within the first minute of the match.

[Overrun] Hulk continued to rough up Flair at ringside as Brooke perked up and cheered him on. Flair bled like crazy. Hogan rolled back inside the ring and Abyss roughed up Flair on the entrance ramp and then threw him back inside the ring. Hogan whipped Flair with his belt. He went to back Flair into the ropes, but it looked like Flair stumbled and fell.

The ridiculously bloody Flair hit a low blow on Hogan at 3:15 and then tagged in Styles. A.J. took Hulk to ringside and beat him up in front of Flair. She stood up and protested. “I think Ric Flair might need a stitch or two,” Taz cracked. Later, Hogan slammed Flair off the ropes and made the hot tag to Abyss.

Abyss took it to the heels. They tried to double team him, but Abyss clotheslined them both to the mat. At 6:30, Abyss chokeslammed Flair. He held up his fist to show off the Hall of Fame ring. Styles came back with the big srpingboard forearm shot for a near fall. All four men were in the ring with Hogan and Flair both bleeding heavily. Hogan and Abyss hit double big boots (bad timing, though). Hogan whipped Styles toward Abyss, who hit the Black Hole Slam on Styles and pinned him.

After the match, Desmond Wolfe hit the ring and nailed Abyss with a chair. He went after Hogan, who blocked the chair, but Flair clipped Hogan’s knee. The Pope ran out to help Hogan and Abyss, as Tenay explained that they had to cut the Pope vs. Wolfe match. The heels eventually outnumbered Pope.

Jeff Hardy’s music played and he came out to a massive pop. Hardy hit all three heels with punches and then hit a move on Wolfe and followed up with a Twist of Fate on Styles. Hardy went to the top rope and was about to hit the Swanton on Styles when the show went off the air at eight minutes after the top of the hour…

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Report – March 5th, 2010
Report by Richard Trionfo, PWInsider

We take a look back at Chris Jericho’s comments about going to Wrestlemania and Edge’s announcement that he would face Chris at Wrestlemania and his speary promo.

We are live on tape from Wichita, Kansas and your announcers are Todd ‘Shocker’ Grisham and Matt ‘He sounds a lot like Mike and Mike’ Striker.

Edge comes to the ring to address the fans. We see highlights from Edge’s match with The Miz from last week before Edge talks.

Edge says that Wrestlemania is 23 days away and he is a bit concerned. He is concerned about his opponent at Wrestlemania, Chris Jericho. Week after week they have been face to face and Chris has told him the same thing every week. He told him that he is a dangerous man, the best in the world, and that he will hurt him at Wrestlemania. Edge says that the same thing keeps happening to Jericho . . .he gets speared. Edge says that the same thing is going to keep happening until Wrestlemania. At Wrestlemania, Jericho will be speared speared speared speared speared speared speared speared speared speared.

The spearing stops when Big Show’s music plays and Edge’s opponent later tonight comes to the ring. Edge welcomes Big Show to the ring and calls it a depressing surprise. Edge wonders why Show is on Smackdown but then Edge remembers what he did to Show’s little buddy on last week’s Smackdown. Miz ran his mouth and then he ended up getting SPEARED. Edge remembers that they have a match tonight and he tells Show that he is going to get speared tonight.

Show says that Edge is not the only reason why he is on Smackdown tonight. He will find out who they will face at Wrestlemania when they defend their Unified Tag Titles. Show tells Edge that he got lucky last week when he beat the Miz. The luck ends tonight when Edge faces the largest and most dominant athlete in the WWE.

Show starts to talk about what he is going to do when he gets his hands on Edge and Edge wonders if Show is going to eat him. Show says that he eats pieces of crap like Edge for breakfast. Show vows to knock out Edge tonight.

Edge points out that Show said he eats pieces of crap and then backs away from Show. Edge says that Show’s promises don’t mean anything. Edge promises to win the title at Wrestlemania and then he promises to spear Show tonight. Edge fakes the spear set up and Show backs away. Edge wonders if Show thought he was going to be speared. Edge starts to have a spear spasm and then Show charges at Edge but Edge ducks down and Show goes over the top rope to the floor. Edge stands alone in the ring as we go to commercial.

Teddy Long is in his office reading a WWE publication and Drew McIntyre enters. Drew says that a lot of people are under the impression that he lost his match against Kane last week. He would like Teddy to set the record straight. Teddy says that by order of the Chairman, Drew’s alleged loss has been expunged so Drew is still considered undefeated. Teddy tells Drew that Kane is in the Money in the Bank match so Drew gets another chance to qualify. Drew will face Matt Hardy and that match is next.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we see highlights from last week’s win by Kane (but non-loss for Drew McIntyre). We also see highlights from Hardy and Gabriel’s victory on NXT.

Match Number One: Drew McIntyre versus Matt Hardy with Justin Gabriel in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match

They lock up and McIntyre with a clean break and then McIntyre points to the Wrestlemania sign. They lock up and Hardy with a side head lock and McIntyre with a kick and punch followed by a back elbow for a near fall. Drew with a reverse chin lock and Hardy with forearms. Hardy with a hip toss or two and a rollup for a near fall. McIntyre with a kick and head butt but Hardy with a kick and clothesline over the top rope to the floor. They fight on the floor and Hardy slams McIntyre’s head into the apron and then McIntyre hot shots Hardy onto the ringside barrier and McIntyre wants the ref to start his count. McIntyre kicks Hardy as he returns to the ring and we go to commercial.

We are back and McIntyre with a reverse chin lock and arm bar. Hardy punches McIntyre and then he tries for a Side Effect but McIntyre blocks it. Drew with a neck breaker over Drew’s knee and he gets a near fall. Drew continues the attack with forearms across the chest and a near fall. McIntyre with a kick to the head. Hardy punches Drew but Drew with a kick and he tries for a slam but Hardy escapes and applies a side head lock. McIntyre with a Northern Lights suplex and bridge for a near fall. McIntyre punches Hardy as he mounts him and the referee warns Drew. McIntyre with a seated abdominal stretch but Hardy with punches to escape. Hardy with a knee to a charging McIntyre and Hardy goes up top but Drew stops him and Drew tries for a superplex but Hardy with a head butt and Drew falls to the mat. Hardy goes for the screaming elbow and he hits it. Hardy waves his arms in the air and he tries for the Twist of Fate but McIntyre blocks it. Drew tries for the double underhook DDT but Hardy blocks it and hits a back body drop to counter. Hardy with a kick but Drew with a jackknife cover but Hardy counters with a rollup for the three count.
Winner: Matt Hardy

After the match, Hardy celebrates with his rookie while Drew is despondent that he lost again for the first time and he stares at the Wrestlemania sign. Drew destroys the announce table and then he yells at Matt Striker and says that he will be at Wrestlemania. Drew continues to attack inanimate objects by kicking the ring steps before going to the back.

We go to commercial.

We go to the locker room and Slam Master J is watching John Morrison’s DVD and he shows John his abs and then he leaves as R Truth enters. Truth is with David Otunga and he introduces David to John. He talks about what happened on Tuesday and they are cool now. David says that they are cool now. Truth turns his attention to their match tonight because Ziggles jacked their spot at Wrestlemania last week. Truth says that they weren’t in sync that night. Morrison says that everyone is pointing at the Wrestlemania sign, but they have one more chance to have a reason to point at the sign and they will have to beat two teams that have a history of working together. Truth and Morrison suggest a few team names.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the Smack of the Night: Shelton Benjamin’s victory over CM Punk thanks to interference by Rey Mysterio.

Match Number Two: Shelton Benjamin versus Dolph Ziggler in a Battle of Money in the Bank Participants

They lock up and Benjamin with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Benjamin blocks a kick and he punches Ziggler. Ziggler with a float over and he applies a sleeper but Benjamin with a jawbreaker. Benjamin misses a splash into the corner when Ziggler moves and Ziggler gets a rollup. Ziggler with kicks to the head as the referee pulls him away. Ziggler with a drop kick to Benjamin and then he applies a reverse chin lock. Benjamin with an elbow but Ziggler with a knee and neck breaker. Ziggler gets a near fall and then hits a double sledge to the back. Ziggler with an Irish whip and he tries for a monkey flip but Benjamin lands on his feet. Benjamin with a neck breaker and both men are down. Ziggler and Benjamin exchange punches but Benjamin with the advantage. Benjamin with running forearms to Ziggler but Benjamin with a German suplex and bridge for a near fall. Ziggler sends Benjamin into the turnbuckles and Ziggler tries for the sleeper again. Benjamin tries for a belly-to-back suplex but Ziggler lands on his feet. Benjamin with a catapult into the turnbuckles and then he hits Paydirt and gets the three count.
Winner: Shelton Benjamin

We go to commercial.

Match Number Three: Jimmy Wang Yang versus Ezekiel Jackson

They lock up and Jackson sends Yang to the mat. Yang goes for the leg but Jackson picks him up. Yang with a drop kick but he runs into a shoulder and goes hard to the mat. Jackson throws Yang into the turnbuckles and connects with a forearm. Jackson with forearms to Yang and then he sets for a running clothesline into the corner but Yang with a kick and then Yang hits the running spin kick into the corner. Yang comes off the turnbuckles and Jackson catches him and hits the uranage for the three count.
Winner: Ezekiel Jackson

We go to the back where we see a young girl and it appears to be Rey’s daughter who is playing with a doll. Rey brings one of his action figures. Tiffany enters the dressing room and Rey welcomes her and introduces her to his daughter. Rey thanks Tiffany for watching his daughter during his match. Rey tells her that she can watch him on the monitor.

We go to commercial.

We are back and the Straight Edge Society comes out and CM Punk has something to say. Punk says that Rey’s popularity stems from one thing and that is parent’s inability to be proper role models for their children. The children love Rey Mysterio, fill the arena and buy his merchandise. They watch every week to see their hero. Punk tells the children that they do it to fill the hole left by their neglectful parents. Punk says that Rey is not a superhero. He is the further from that. Punk says that if the rumors are true, Rey is a neglectful parent just like everyone else. Punk says that everyone cheered Rey and his act of cowardice because they are all cowards like Rey Mysterio. Punk says that we are talking about a man who refuses to face him man to man. He will not face him adult-to-adult. Punk says that Rey has stripped him of the right to be a three time straight edge Money in the Bank winner. Punk says that Rey put his hands on Rey and Luke has been feeling the guilt all week. Punk says that it is not his fault and he forgives Luke. Punk says that he does not forgive Rey and he wants Luke to make Rey pay for his actions. Punk tells Luke that he is not just fighting for himself or Punk, he is fighting for an entire society.

Match Number Four: Luke Gallows with CM Punk and Serena versus Rey Mysterio

Gallows with a knee and forearm to Rey and then he punches Rey in the corner. Rey with a drop kick to the knee but Gallows with a belly-to-back suplex and then he kicks Rey. Rey with a head scissors but he runs into a flying shoulder. We see Darren Young watching in the back as Gallows chokes Rey in the corner. Gallows with an uppercut to Rey and Punk applauds Luke’s performance so far. Gallows with a knee to the midsection followed by a knee to the head. Gallows punches Rey in the head but Rey with a kick. Luke charges at Rey and Rey ducks down. Luke goes over the top rope to the floor and Punk has some advise for him. We go to commercial.

We are back and Rey with kicks to the leg but Luke with a clothesline and elbow drop for a near fall. Luke walks into a boot but Luke sends Rey to the apron and then he punches Rey in the head. Luke Irish whips Rey into the ring post. Luke goes to the floor and then he presses Rey into the ring. Rey backs into the corner but Luke with a punch. Luke with an Irish whip and a belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. Luke with a knee to the back. Luke with a reverse chin lock but Rey with kicks to the head. Luke with a fallaway slam and he gets a near fall. Gallows with a bear hug on Rey and Rey punches Luke but Luke sends Rey into the turnbuckles and hits a shoulder. Luke charges into the corner but Rey moves and Luke hits the ring post. Rey goes to the apron and he hits a springboard splash and a springboard cross body for a near fall. Luke with a kick and clothesline for a near fall. Rey counters with an X Factor and he goes up top but Luke stops him. Luke and Rey fight on the turnbuckles but Rey knocks Luke off. Rey comes off the turnbuckles but Luke punches him in the midsection and hits a splash for a near fall. Rey with a guillotine choke on Luke and Luke tries to get to the ropes and he eventually does get to the ropes. Rey clips Luke and guess where Luke falls. Rey sets for the 619 but Serena gets on the apron and she keeps Rey from finishing the move. Punk tries to interfere but Rey sees him. Punk goes to the floor and Luke hits Rey but Rey counters and hits a seated splash for the three count.
Winner: Rey Mysterio

After the match, Punk attacks Rey and tries for the Go To Sleep but Rey escapes the hold and goes to the floor.

We go to the back where Big Show is in his locker room and his former tag team partner, Chris Jericho enters. Chris says hello to Show and then he wants to congratulate Show on winning the tag titles. Show tells Chris to shut up. Jericho tells Show to go out there an annihilate Edge. He wants to see Show prove that he is the giant destroyer he knows he is. Show says that he knows why Jericho is here because it is all about Chris. Show says that he isn’t doing this for Chris, he is doing it for himself. Show holds up his title belts and leaves.

We go to commercial.

We are back and did you know they are still telling us where people attending Wrestlemania are coming from.

It is time for the Raw Rebound.

We see highlights from Tuesday night’s NXT and R Truth’s rookie’s performance in and out of the ring.

Match Number Four: John Morrison and R Truth versus Cryme Tyme versus David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd with Natalya in a Number One Contenders Match for the Unified Tag Titles

Shad and Morrison start things off and they have something to say to each other as they point to the Wrestlemania sign. Morrison kicks Shad in the leg and then he tries for an Irish whip but Shad tries to slam Morrison. Morrison lands on his feet and then he tries for a springboard move but Shad catches him and hits a spinebuster for a near fall. Shad with an elbow drop and then he pulls Morrison into the corner and we go to commercial.

We are back and JTG with a reverse chin lock. We see footage from the commercial break when Shad uses JTG for a wheelbarrow slam onto Morrison for a near fall. JTG sends Shad into the corner and he splashes Morrison. Kidd makes a blind tag as JTG hits a back elbow. JTG with a drop kick to Kidd before he leaves the ring. Smith tags in and he punches Morrison. Smith with two rolling belly-to-belly suplexes followed by an overhead belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. Smith with a boot to the abdomen as he continues to work on Morrison. Smith tries for a suplex but Morrison lands on his feet and Morrison with a side head lock. Morrison and Smith collide in the ring but Kidd tags in and he knocks JTG off the apron and then he drop kicks Shad in the knee. Truth tags in and he hits a clothesline and a flying shoulder. Truth floats over and does a split to avoid Kidd and then he kicks Kidd in the head. Smith breaks up the cover. Shad comes into the ring and fights with Smith. Morrison with a cross body to Smith and Shad and all three men go over the top rope to the floor. JTG grabs Truth but Truth punches JTG off the apron. Kidd with a springboard drop kick for a near fall. Kidd with a forearm or two but Truth with the flying corkscrew forearm for the three count.
Winners: R Truth and John Morrison

After the match, Truth and Morrison point to the Wrestlemania sign since they are in a match at Wrestlemania. Then it is time on Smackdown for some dancing.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Michelle McCool and Layla are with Smackdown consultant and part time referee Vickie Guerrero in the back. Michelle asks Vickie if she is okay after slapping Mickie last week. Michelle and Layla re-enact the slap. Michelle says that Vickie looked great in her referee gear last week. Michelle says that they have a gift for Vickie and it is a ‘Simply Flawless’ shirt. Michelle smells something and it is Beth Phoenix. Michelle and Layla walk away.

Beth wants to know when she is going to get her title match. Beth says that she is the most dominant Diva on Smackdown. Vickie tells Beth that she isn’t the most dominant Diva on Smackdown because Vickie says she is. Vickie tells Beth won’t get a title match until she says so and it isn’t going to happen. Beth tells Vickie that she shouldn’t mess with her but Vickie tells Beth not to intimidate or cross her. Vickie tells Beth to ask Mickie.

It is time to run through the card for Wrestlemania.

Match Number Five: Big Show versus Edge

They lock up and Edge punches Show but Show with a head butt. Show chokes Edge in the turnbuckles and then punches him in the ribs. Show chokes Edge and then the referee warns Show. Edge rolls to the floor and Show pulls him to the apron but Edge drops Show on the top rope. Show with a running shoulder tackle to Edge and then he chops Edge. Show chokes Edge again and then Show goes to the floor and he wants to send Edge into the ring post, but Edge turns the tables and sends Show into the ring post. Edge punches Show as they return to the ring but Show with a head butt. Show with a slam and then he chokes Edge in the ropes. Show with a punch to the midsection and Edge goes down to his knees. Show with a head butt but Edge with punches. Show with a forearm to the back and then he puts Edge in a reverse chin lock. Edge with a jawbreaker followed by punches to the head. Show with a knee and slam to Edge. Show tries for the Vader Splash elbow but Edge rolls out of the way. Show charges into a boot and Edge tries for a tornado DDT but Show pushes Edge away. Show charges at Edge in the corner but Edge with a drop kick to the knees and then Edge with a bulldog for a near fall. Show tosses Edge into the corner and then he signals for the choke slam. Show grabs Edge but Edge counters with a DDT and then he sets for the spear and he hits it for the three count.
Winner: Edge

After the match, Chris Jericho comes through the crowd and tries to hit Edge with the title belt but Edge moves out of the way and he SPEARS Chris Jericho. Jericho goes to the floor and Edge gets on the mic and he tells everyone that if they missed it Chris Jericho got a spear spear spear spear spear spear spear spear spear.

We go to credits.

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