June 2007 News Archive (Page 7)

The following report is courtesy of lordsofpain.net...

We start with Vince in the back saying that tonight is historic, and that his mind is not affected by the loss of the ECW title. He's playing the mentally challenged angle quite well. He says that we'll see numerous people who have crossed paths with him, and that tonight is one of the most important nights of his career.

The show starts, and JR and King, along with Michael Cole and JBL, and Tazz and Joey Styles announce that tonight will have interpromotional matches, and the winners will win a draft pick for their brand.

John Cena vs. Edge
The match starts with the two sizing each other up with a collar-elbow tie up. Edge tries a cheap shot, but John Cena counters. After hitting some blows, Cena hits a fisherman suplex and gets a two count. Cena throws Edge into the corner, but Edge dodges a splash. Edge is now capalizing by throwing some shots. Cena falls and Edge gets a two count. Cena begins to fight back, but Edge maintains an advantage, and sends Cena to the outside. Cena struggles up to the apron and hits a sunset flip for a two count. Cena goes to attack, but Edge hits a massive clothesline. Edge now works on Cena in the corner. Cena tries to fight back, but Edge hits a heel kick to the face, and gets a two count. Edge argues with the ref, and Cena goes for the FU. Edge fights out and gets a rollup for a two count. Edge locks in a chin lock, but Cena tries to power out. Cena hits a drop toe hold, and goes for the STFU, but Edge wriggles out. Edge hits another hard shot to Cena, and again gets a two count. Edge begins working on Cena with rights, but Cena kicks him in the gut, and then hits a blockbuster. Both men struggle up, and Cena hits two shoulder blocks, and a back suplex. Cena goes for the five knuckle shuffle, but Edge jumps up and tries for the spear. Cena dodges, and Edge goes to the outside. Cena follows, and goes for the FU from the steps to the announce table. Edge fights out, and pushes Cena into the table. Edge then quickly gets back in the ring for the win by count-out.
Your Winner: Edge

Smackdown wins the first draft pick, thanks to Edge, and Khali is drafted to the Friday night show. Khali comes out and stares at Edge, who has a look of regret and fear on his face.

We hear that Jesse "The Body" Ventura will speak next for Mr. McMahon Appreciation Night as we go to a commercial.

We come back from commercial to a video package of Vince's rise to the top of the wrestling world. After the video, another video is shown with Jesse Ventura, who says that "Mister" is a title he only uses with few people (such as the people that trained him in the military), and Vince isn't one of them. He will call him "McMahon". He says that Vince has been remarkable, just like dictators. He calls Vince a dictator, and says that all dictators will fall.

Carlito vs. CM Punk
We start with a collar eblow tie up. CM Punk gets the upper hand with a nice kick to the head, and some knees. Punk then gets Carlito into the corner and goes for the knee lift, but Carlito catches him. Punk fights out, knocks Carlito down, and goes for a move off the middle rope. Carlito catches Punk in midair with a dropkick. Carlito now works on the ribs of CM Punk, and gets a near fall. Carlito then locks in a body scissors. Punk manages to grab Carlito's legs and locks in a Boston Crab, which Carlito breaks by getting to the ropes. Punk gets the upper hand, and hits a flying clothesline from the top, but only gets a two count. Punk then hits a standing clothesline for another two count. CM Punk hits some knees, then gets the running knee lift in the corner, but Carlito counters the bulldog with a Backstabber. CM Punk rolls to the outside, but Carlito gets him back for a near fall. Carlito goes for another Backstabber, but Punk reverses it into a GTS for the win.

ECW gets a draft pick now, and it's Boogeyman, much to Punk's enjoyment. Boogeyman comes outand does his dance, while CM Punk looks happy and disturbed at the same time.
Your Winner: CM Punk

Snoop Dogg is shown on a video saying thanks to Vince for making wrestling a spectacle. He also does a shout out to Cena and Stone Cold Steve Austin. He also mentions Vince getting his face shoved in Big Show's Backside. Snoop says to keep it raw as we go to break.

After the break we get a quick recap of the drafts so far, and then we get another video package of Vince, this one showing Vince's evil side, especially his love for firing people, his win of the Royal Rumble, and the Montreal Screwjob.

After video, Mick Foley's music hits, and the hardcore legend comes out to the stage with a mic. A "Foley" chant breaks out. Mick says that Coach's words do little for him, except his mention of an open WWE championship match, and that Foley himself is a 3 time champ. Since he's been rehired, Mick says that he's a member of Raw and that he'll be a part of the open WWE championship match at Vengeance. Speaking of Vengeance, Mick takes some time to mention Vince McMahon. He says Vince has effected everyone watching, everyone in attendance, and everyone in the back. He says Vince has the power to save the world, but has only followed through in a limited capacity.

He is a super patriot, but is also an egomaniac. He poses the question of Vince having any real friends. He asks those of us watching and those in attendance if Vince has any real friends. He reads off a list of people who were approached for McMahon appreciation night including Hogan, HHH, HBK, Bischoff, the Rock, Trish Stratus, and others, with mixed reactions for some and huge pops for others. He says that all of them declined, and that they don't appreciate Vince, and asks if any of us should appreciate Vince. He says "Have a Nice Day." and we go to a break.

Balls Mahoney vs. Umaga
Balls is quickly taken off his feet with a kick to the face. Umaga picks him up, and hits the Samoan spike for the win, and Raw's first draft pick in the form of King Booker.
Your Winner: Umaga

We come back with a video of Steve-O thanking Vince for all the entertainment. He then recites a little poem he wrote, and says that Vince is the man. Back in the arena, Lashley's music hits to a rather large pop. Tonight, though, the ECW champ has to take on the Rabid Wolverine, Chris Benoit.

Bobby Lashley vs. Chris Benoit
The two men size each other up with a staredown, and this match gets underway with a takedown by Lashley, but Benoit manages to get a front facelock on Lashley, but gets a spinebuster for his trouble. Lashley and Benoit have a nice exchange in the ametuer style, and Benoit locks in an armlock with a body scissors, but Lashley fights out. Benoit hits some knees to the mid section, and a chop. Lashley gets Benoit in the corner and starts to beat him down (much to the crowds' distain). Lashley then slams Benoit to the ground, and gets Benoit in a front facelock. Benoit gets the upper hand, and hits a suplex. Lashley tries to fight back with a torture rack backbreaker, but Benoit fights out and goes for the cross face, but Lashley fights out, and hits a torture rack backbreak for a two count. Lashley throws Benoit into the corner, and hits a shoulderblock, but Benoit soon counters an attack and locks in the Cross Face. Lashley uses the ropes to break the hold, and Benoit then goes for the Sharpshooter. Lashley reverses, and tries to power Benoit up, but Benoit reverses into a German Suplex, two, and the trifecta. Benoit locks in the Sharpshooter, but Lashley powers out. After an exchange, Lashley powers Benoit up and hits the Dominator for the win and ECW's next draft pick...Chris Benoit. The two men stare each other down, and shake hands.
Your Winner: Bobby Lashley

A video is seen of Donald Trump bashing Vince, and recapping Vince getting shaved bald at Wrestlemania. Trump says maybe he'll have his own appreciation night, and wishes Vince luck on his appreciation night for himself.

After a break Ashley shows up on the Titantron. She thanks Vince for creating the Diva Search and giving her the chance to join the WWE. She expresses regret over spilling coffee on Vince last week on Smackdown, and being suspended. She also mentions Vince relationship with the WWE Divas, and talks about the time Vince made Trish bark like a dog back in 2001. Ashley says that Vince likes that, so he'll get that tonight, but from two divas instead. The music of Fabulous Moola and Mae Young hits, and the two old women come out and start walking around on all fours and barking like dogs...just disturbing...that's all I can really say. We go to a commercial with the promise of MVP vs Santino Marella next.

Santino Marella vs MVP
The match starts with Marella attempting a take down, but he gets gutwrenched by MVP. Marella gets a nice throw, and an armdrag. MVP gets the advantage with a nice clothesline for a two count. MVP does some mounted punches, and gets another two count. MVP locks in a neck vice, but Marella fights out. The two men exchange kicks, but MVP gets the advantage, and gets Marella to the ground. After a near fall, MVP locks in a chin lock. Marella tries to fight out, and flips MVP. Marella with a shoulder block off of the 2nd rope. Marella hits a flying forearm for a two count. Marella hits a lariat for the two count. MVP manages to counter an irish whip, and lifts Marella on his shoulders. MVP then drops Marella, but misses a running kick. Marella hits a heel trip, but only gets a two count. MVP gets the upper hand, and after some offense, hits the Reverse Neckbreaker for the win, giving Smackdown the draft pick of Torrie Wilson.
Your Winner: MVP

After the break a video is shown of Bret Hart. He says that it's hard to find the words to express his appreciation for Vince. He says he knows there's no good words to show it, but the best way to show appreciation is a right hand in the jaw, or two, or three, or forty or fifty. And that's all he has to say about that.Continue Reading...

WWE Diva Michelle McCool have a fan site an interview recently. Here are some highlights from it:

MichelleMcCool.Net: What advice would you give to any fans that might be thinking about becoming a professional wrestler/valet?
Michelle McCool: To go after your dreams because if you don't, someone else will.

MM.NET: Many of your fans are well aware of your strong Christian faith; do you feel that God is using you, in the place that you're in?
MM: I always feel like God is using us and gives us opportunities in our life to glorify Him. Not only is this a dream of mine, but hopefully I will be able to make a difference in other people's lives as a result of this job.

MM.NET: If people didn't know you, what would you most like them to know about yourself, that someone might not be aware of?
MM: I get labeled alot before people ever get to know me. I am a very down-to-earth person. I love to laugh, make other people smile, goof off, dance, etc... I hate when people stereotype others. I try to find the good in everyone (honestly, you can ALWAYS find at least one thing great about everybody)! I live for sports and love the beach!

MM.NET: What is your dream for the future; what would you like to do or accomplish?
MM: I want to become World Wrestling Entertainment Women's Champion!!!

MM.NET: When you're on the road, who looks after your Golden Retriever, Jonah?
MM: My parents... He loves the beach - guess he gets that from his Mama!

WWE.com is reporting that tonight's WWE Draft on Monday Night Raw will be take place over a series of interpromotional matches; each winner will earn his or her brand the next pick in the Draft.

The only interpromotional match confirmed so far to open the showt is WWE Champion John Cena vs. World Heavyweight Champion Edge.

• The 6/8 edition of WWE Friday Night Smackdown drew a 2.6 fast national rating with a 5 share. This is a bigger jump from last week's 2.4 early rating.

• The 6/7 Thursday edition of TNA iMPACT! drew a final 1.0 cable rating with a 1.6 share. This is up slightly from last week's lower 0.9 rating.

The following report is courtesy of wrestleview.com...

- Cutting Edge: Special guest was Vince McMahon. McMahon kept up his act of acting crazy. Edge vs. Batista was announced for the Vengeance PPV on June 24. Edge also gave Vince his World Title told to hold for now.

- Mark Henry defeated The Boogeyman. After the match, Henry destroyed Little Boogeyman with a big splash.

- Backstage, Vickie Guerrero announced the upcoming matches to take place on Smackdown. Vince McMahon showed up with Vickie, Teddy Long and Kristal. Vince continued to act strange, put over Vickie, told Kristal she had a problem and told Long he would be watching him.

- Paul London, Brian Kendrick & Jimmy Wang Yang defeated WWE Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero, Jamie Noble & Daivari.

- World Heavyweight Champion Edge defeated Chris Benoit.

- Backstage, Ashley Massaro and Jillian Hall brawled. Vince was spotted talking to Matt Hardy and Ashley accidentally spilled coffee on Vince. As a result, Vince suspended her.

- WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce & Domino defeated Matt Hardy in a Tornado Handicap Match.

- Batista defeated MVP via DQ. Edge interfered and gave Batista a Spear to cause the DQ.

Bill Goldberg was a guest on this week's edition of Carnage Bloodsport Banter. The show is now archived on www.AudioWrestling.com. Here's a summary of the interview:

- Goldberg said there is a good chance his show Bull Run will be picked up for a second season.

- Said despite his time in WWE being a crappy experience, his time with WCW still helps him keep a good taste in his mouth when he thinks about his time in the ring. Bill said he misses being a "super hero" type character that kids could look up to.

- Said he has spoken recently with Brock Lesnar and he is a big fan of him despite having some past differences. Bill thinks Brock is capable of taking down anyone in the MMA world.

- Said he had become good friends with The Rock because of their football experiences.

- ot involved in MMA as a fan by attending many of the original UFC events. Bill said he tried to pattern his wrestling career with an MMA style to go along with his football credentials. Bill is now an MMA announcer. Says he realizes he is not the greatest announcer ever but he feels he brings a colorful side to the broadcast with a fresh perspective.

- Goldberg said Dana White (UFC owner) reminds him a lot of Vince McMahon. The Carnage hosts joke that UFC is becoming the WWE of MMA.

- Bill was asked which of all of his projects he is enjoying the most and he narrowed it down to his TV show and MMA commentary.

The Pro Wrestling Torch is reporting that the early candidates for WrestleMania 24 main events next year in Orlando, FL are:

• Triple H vs. John Cena
• The Undertaker vs. Edge (with Undertaker's winning streak vs. Edge's never pinned/submitted streak at WrestleMania)
• Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton.

Again, plans change frequently, but these are some of the match ideas that are reportedly being tossed around right now in the company.

Sabu was growing increasingly frustrated with his role in WWE, as it upset him to see how the company demeaned and mishandled the ECW name.

Sabu did tell friends in TNA when he left for WWE's new ECW brand last summer that he would probably be back soon as he didn't anticipate ECW lasting very long under the control of Vince McMahon. Sabu was also said to be upset that many within WWE, especially top agents, felt that the ECW Originals didn't deserve the jobs they were given and that they were only around because they were simply ECW Originals.

The perception backstage among many was that Sabu was lucky to have his job and that he was looked at as a second class citizen among the roster. This reportedly ate away at Sabu and once he got the opportunity to participate at WrestleMania 23 and induct his uncle into the WWE Hall of Fame, he felt he had accomplished everything he felt was worth sticking around for.

There are no negatives against either Johnny Nitro or Kenny Dykstra right now. Itt is just a matter of when Vince McMahon sees an opportunity to elevate them on the roster.

According to reports, the feeling within WWE management is that Shelton Benjamin "coasts" too much because he is so gifted in the ring. As a result, sources close to WWE say this is the reason why Vince McMahon hasn't invested more in him quickly because there are doubts internally about his hunger and will to work as hard as he can if he was to get a big push. Benjamin's promo skills are still a concern and have been for some time now.

It should be noted that many within WWE feel Carlito could be grouped into this same train of thought as both Benjamin and Carlito are marked as being consistently inconsistent. The feeling on Carlito is that he comes off as spoiled or feeling as if he is entitled to have his spot given his family's history in the business.

As reported earlier, Shawn Michaels had knee surgery on May 23.

He won't be able to put weight on his knee for the month or two and then he will begin serious rehabbing. A return date in the late summer appears to be the most likely option.

With the type of surgery that Michaels had, the belief is that he will return stronger and in less pain than he has been in for the last year. It should be noted that Michaels has around three years left on his current WWE contract and plans to fulfill the rest of it. Says one WWE source about Michaels:

"I don't think he gives a sh*t about being the top act alone on any brand at this point in his career. He has pride in what he does, but he doesn't need or want the burden of being built around like Cena or Edge right now."