Reportedly, Kevin Federline was only supposed to appear on RAW one time, but enjoyed himself so much he asked for a second appearnace.
K-Fed was paid $15,000 by the WWE for each night of work. Which sounds like a lot. But when your wife is worth $20 million, it's really more like pocket change in that family.
Greetings, wrestling fans. Welcome to The Wrestling Matt, one manâs take on the latest story lines and backstage TNA/WWE rumors.
What would I like to see tagged in for further development? What should be tapped out immediately before it gets even worse? Letâs find out. On to the column ...
Tag Out: Kurt Angle bashing the WWE. How does this make sense for his debut in TNA? If you're a WWE fan, you don't wish to see that company insulted; if you're a TNA fan, you're already watching that brand. No wonder ratings for Angle's first iMpact shows weren't very high. TNA wrestling will never succeed if it continues to reference its superior competition.
Tag Out: Cyber Sunday. I'm all for fan involvement - but does anyone buy the legitimacy of the voting process? Vince will book the show however he wants to book the show. Don't mislead fans into thinking that have a say in how events are run.
Tag In: Cryme Tyme. The gimmick isn't really racist, but that's not even the point. It's just nice to see an actual tag team with an actual name. I miss the days of The Bushwhackers, Demolition, British Bulldogs, etc.
Tag In: John Cena. Boo him if you want, but has anyone else been so consistent over the course of the year? The guy puts on entertaining matches, has mic skills and knows how to get a crowd reaction. Even The Marine wasn't THAT bad.
Thank you for reading. If you'd like to write a column, email me at: matt@thewrestlingpost.com.
Say what you want about the WWE, but one thing is for sure: it's a great place to garner publicity for your book. Mick Foley used the platform to help his first published work climb all the way to number-one on the NY Times Best Seller List.
Now, Eric Bischoff appears to be the next successful wrestling author. On November 5, Controversy Creates Cash will debut on the same newspaper's non-fiction best seller list at number-16.
This makes it the highest ranked WWE book since Ric Flair: To Be The Man in summer 2004.
Once again, we won't reveal any results from the tapings of Smackdown this week. But we can report on an injured superstar.
David Taylor was hurt at this week's tapings. Reports indicate that Taylor tore his meniscus in his left knee and is scheduled for surgery this Friday.
Not familiar with Taylor? He's a veteran of British and German federatioms, having made his WWE TV debut last week as William Regalâs tag team partner. He had previously worked with Regal in WCW as a member of the Blue Bloods.
"If anyone's been missing ECW TV lately, that's your loss. If you were a fan of the old ECW, and didn't want to put this new idea over, change your mind. We all had to make some adjustments and ECW has been developing and right now it's something I'm damn proud to be a part of."
Tune in to the Sci-Fi Channel on October 31, between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. and you won't be seeing CM Punk wrestle. At least not with human beings.
The ECW star will co-host a show called "Ghost Hunters." He'll be investigating the supposedly haunted Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. It's the same location where Stephen King based The Shining and the program will air live.
The following report is courtesy of lordsofpain.net ...
ECW starts with a RVD video package highlighting the match up with Big Show from last week. After the bodies hit the floor, RVD makes his way to the ring. Van Damn talks about how he defeated Big Show, the unstoppable champ, giant, etc. RVD asks when he will get his title shot.
Paul Heyman and his security force make their way down to the ring. He has a contract for an ECW title match. Heyman says he is a man of his word, and RVD will get his title shot if he can retrieve the contract in a ladder match against Big Show. If Big Show retrieves the title, he reserves the right to tear up the contract. Heyman says that the match may get a little extreme. This prompts security to jump RVD. RVD overcomes the security team and clears the ring.
CM Punk vs Matt Striker
CM Punk starts with a big double leg take down. After a little back and forth, Punk locks in an arm bar that is reversed into a hammerlock. Punk and Striker repeatedly reverse each others hammerlocks, until Striker gets to the ropes. Punk hits a couple knees to Strikerâs face. Striker starts a comeback, throwing Punk shoulder first into the ring post. Striker locks in an arm bar and lies across the back of Punk. Punk battles back with some clotheslines. Punk hits Striker with a running knee and follows it with a bulldog takedown.
Punk goes to the top and hits a flying forearm. Punk connects with a jujitsu combo and sets up for the Rock Bottom. Mike Knox attacks Punk from behind and the ref calls for the bell. Knox hits a series of rights. Knox goes for a big boot, but Punk dodges it. Knox runs to the back before Punk can get in any offense.
Winner: CM Punk
A video package is shown of Hardcore Hollyâs table incident and all that has followed to set up his match with Test tonight. Back from commercial, a video package highlighting RVD winning the money in the bank ladder match at Wrestlemania.
Test vs Hardcore Holly
After some action and a commercial break, Test repeatedly slams Hollyâs back into the ring post. Test goes for a pin fall, but only gets 2. Test locks in another bear hug, and slams Hollyâs back into the turnbuckle with it locked in. Holly manages to break out, and takes Test down with a clothesline. Holly knocks Test down with a series of elbows and clothesline. Holly goes to the top rope and takes down Test for 2. Test hits a power slam for 2.
Test goes to the top, but Holly hits the ropes, crotching Test in the corner. Holly goes to the second rope and hits a leg drop for 2. Test goes for a pump handle slam, but Holly slide out and sets up for Alabama slam. Test grabs the ropes, and Holly kicks him in the chest. Test goes for a big boot, but Holly blocks it. Test throws Holly into the ring post shoulder first. Test rolls up Holly with a handful of trunks to pick up the win.
Winner: Test
After the match, Test grabs a chair and hits Holly three times across the back. After the break, Rebecca is backstage with Sandman. Sandman campaigns for your vote for the Umaga match at Cyber Sunday.
Rob Van Dam vs Big Show
RVD immediately goes outside and grabs a ladder. Big Show kicks the ladder out before RVD gets back in the ring. RVD takes an early advantage on Big Show, trying to keep him grounded. RVD tries to set up a ladder, but Big Show attacks him from behind. Big Show chops RVD in the corner. Big Show lays a ladder in the corner and whips RVD into it. RVD rolls to the outside. Big Show picks up the ladder and tries to knock down the contract. RVD hits Big Show in the gut and follows with a head shot with another ladder. RVD does a Van Daminator with a ladder instead of a chair. RVD lays a ladder across Big Show and hits Rolling Thunder. RVD starts to climb the ladder, but Big Show tips the ladder over. RVD lands neck first on the ropes. Big Show lays the ladder back in the corner and throws RVD into it.
Big Show put the ladder on RVD and then stands on him. Big Show throws RVD into the ladder again. RVD tries to mount an offensive, but Big Show tackles him. Big Show slams RVD onto a ladder. Big Show hits RVD with a choke slam. Big Show starts to climb the ladder. RVD runs up the other side of the ladder and launches himself onto Big Show. Big Show is falling backwards and about to drop RVD to the outside, but RVD hooks his legs and throws Big Show over the top. RVD quickly climbs the ladder and retrieves the contract.
Winner: Rob Van Dam
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