Kurt Angle is negotiating a deal for Brock Lesnar to sign a deal with TNA.
Lesnar, who weighs 265 pounds now, does not want to hurt his body and only wants to work MMA. Angle is trying to convince him that he will be able to create his own schedule, will have less travelling than WWE and enjoy one of the highest paid TNA contracts.
Do you think Lesnar will be a good addition to TNA Wrestling?Â
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There will be a championship challenge tonight with three matches; the first two feature Kane v. Finlay, and the second will be Rey Mysterio v. Batista. The winners will go on later in the night to fight for the number-one contendership.
- Finlay def. Kane after Hornswoggle got involved and distracted the ref to let Finlay hit Kane with his Shilaleigh.
- MVP and Matt Hardy def. Deuce an Domino to become the new Tag Team Champions.
- Mark Henry comes out while Eugene is shooting the t-shirt cannon and says he isn't scared of Undertaker, and says he will break Undertaker's back. Undertaker video airs. Stupid.
- Rey Mysterio def. Batista by DQ
- Vince McMahon comes out and does a reverse of what happened on Monday, with women he slept with. This time, they were more attractive. Waste of time.
- Rey Mysterio def. Finlay to become the number-one contender and will fight Great Khali at Unforgiven.
In an update that calls into question the credibility of WWE Wellness Policy, Sports Illustrated revealed that many wrestlers allegedly received steroids, growth hormone and other prescription drugs via a supposed Florida-based Internet drug network in the past two years.
They are:
The WWE is in severe trouble right now. We'll keep you updated.
T.J. Quinn of the New York Daily News obtained a list of wrestlers who were clients of the Signature Pharmacy. The names are:
Shortly after that article was published, ESPN issued three more names to the list:
Despite these listings, this has no indication on who has been suspended.
WWE has suspended 10 wrestlers for violating the terms of its wellness policy.
"Based on independent information received from investigators from the Albany County, NY D.A.âs office, WWE has today, under the penalty provisions of its wellness policy, issued suspension notices to 10 of its performers for violations," said WWE in a statement on its corporate web site.
While specific details are not available, the information likely provided proven connections between the wrestlers and one of the Internet pharmaceutical companies linked to steroid distribution.
WWE had, at press time, not revealed the names suspended - but with ten names out of action, some of their identities should become clear when next week's television is taped.
Effective November 1, WWE will publicly reveal the identities of all wrestlers who are suspended under the Wellness Policy.
Expect to see the angle with John Cenaâs father to continue.
The Champ's father has wanted a position in WWE for a long time. The idea of using Cena Sr. has been discussed for a long time but Vince decided to hold it off, as they can only do the major angle with a dad once.
Cena has a brother, who could also be brought in to further the angle.
The father of Chris Benoit questioned Benoit's mental state when he killed his wife and son before killing himself, suggesting he may have had "diminished capacity."
During a Tuesday estate hearing, attorneys for Michael Benoit said that would mean the state's "slayer's statute" _ which keeps a killer or their heirs from profiting from the crime _ would not apply.
Benoit killed his wife, Nancy, and 7-year-old son, Daniel, in June before hanging himself in their Fayetteville home, authorities said.
"Chris' actions in doing this are wholly at odds with the person I knew him to be and everybody else who knew Chris," said Cary Ichter, one of two Atlanta attorneys representing Michael Benoit at the probate court hearing. "He was the model father. He was the model husband. He was a great guy, as nice a person as you'd ever want to meet."
A toxicology report showed Benoit had extremely elevated levels of testosterone in his body but no other illicit drugs or alcohol.
In another development, Judge Martha Stephenson designated Michael Benoit as the permanent administrator to Chris Benoit's estate, while Nancy Benoit's mother, Maureen Toffoloni, assumes that same role for the estates of Nancy Benoit and Daniel.
TNA Wrestling officials informed a number of wrestlers this past Monday in Orlando that the company would be moving to a weekly, two-hour, edition of iMPACT! starting this October.
There is no word on whether they will remain on SpikeTV or move to FOX. TNA has had several meetings with FOX over the last couple months. However, SpikeTV has shown its interest in continuing with Impact as they moved UFCs The Ultimate Fighter series to Wednesday nights to make room for this two-hour program.
We'll have more on this as it develops.
The Rock has opened his own MySpace page.
Itâs basically a promotional page to hype up his upcoming movie, The Gameplan. The Rock does even check the page from time to time, posting the occasional message. Check it out here.
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ECW Champion John Morrison comes out in slow motion. Literally, the camera angle had in move in slow motion. He grabbed a microphone and said everyone wants his body, more than his words. Morrison said that at SummerSlam he set the night on fire. Morrison said he proved why he is the guru of greatness and the Tuesday night delight. He is the ECW Champion, John Morrison. Morrison says General Manager Armando Alejandro Estrada made a fatal four way match tonight where the winner will get an upportunity at his ECW Championship. John says The Boogeyman is coming to get him, but it'll take more than worms to scare him. John says Miz claims he's a chick magnet, but talk is cheap and action is words and he isn't talking about what Miz does to himself in the shower. Morrison says he hopes Big Daddy V doesn't win, plain and simple. Morrison then says that CM Punk had his chance and lost at SummerSlam. He says Punk doesn't drink, doesn't smoke, and obviously doesn't win championships either! Morrison declares none of these four can beat him.
MATCH 1: Kevin Thorne vs. Stevie Richards
Lock up and the referee breaks them up in the corner. Richards punches away at Thorne until Thorne gets the advantage and kicks away at Richards. Thorne drops a couple of elbows and then hip tosses Richards. Richards fights back with chops and knees but Thorne catches Stevie and drops him throat first across the top rope. Thorne then hotshots Richards throat first into the turnbuckle! Thorne tosses Richards into the steel steps and sends him back first into the fan barricade and apron. In the ring, Thorne covers for a two count. Thorne nails a running clothesline in the corner. Thorne then with multiple clotheslines but Richards counters a crucifix and goes for a backslide but Thorne counters with a clothesline. Thorne slaps Richards repeatedly and Richards counters and gets his knees up right in Thorne's face. Richards with a side kick and an enziguri for a two count. Thorne spears Richards into the corner and Richards quickly counters into a school boy for a two count. Thorne with a torture rack back breaker. Thorne places Richards on the top rope and nails the original sin for the win.
Winner: Kevin Thorne
Backstage Balls Mahoney walks into The Miz and Extreme Expose. Miz says he was shocked Mahoney won last week and wants to see if the win was a fluke. Layla El and Brooke call Mahoney a loser. Miz, Brooke, and Layla tell Kelly they have to go. Kelly tells Mahoney good luck in his match tonight.
Else where backstage, Armando Alejandro Estrada is talking with John Morrison and tells him to get comfortable for the fatal four way main event tonight. CM Punk walks in and says he's gonna earn his shot tonight but he won't put his feet on the ropes to do it like Morrison did last Sunday. Punk acts like he is about to punch Morrison and Morrison jumps. Punk laughs and walks away. Morrison says that guy has some serious daddy issues. Estrada agrees with a si.
MATCH 2: Elijah Burke vs. Balls Mahoney
Kelly starts a clap as the fans chant Balls and she has a big smile on her face. Joey has Kelly loves Balls! Mahoney with a hip toss and nails a body slam and clothesline to Burke. Kelly gets to her feet and applaudes Mahoney. Burke sends Mahoney shoulder first into the ring post much to the dismay of Kelly Kelly. Burke with kicks and punches to Mahoney. Burke irish whips Mahoney into the corner and slams his leg across the ring post. Burke nails his delayed elbow drop in the corner and applies a neck vice. Mahoney counters with a backslide for a two count. Burke misses a splash in the corner and Mahoney rolls up Burke for a two count. Burke with a leg sweep/clothesline combo for a two count. Burke applies a headlock and Mahoney counters with a suplex. Mahoney with multiple punches as the fans chant Balls. Mahoney with a sit down powerbomb and covers but Burke gets his foot on the ropes at the two count. Mahoney goes up top but Burke follows and delivers a superplex. Burke then with the Elijah Express in the corner for the win!
Winner: Elijah Burke
After the match, The Miz gets a microphone and says the loser of the match is Balls Mahoney! Brooke and Layla walk to the back with Miz as Kelly follows. Kelly suddenly enters the ring and checks on Mahoney! Miz, Layla, and Brooke are shocked and laugh it off while walking to the back. Kelly then leaves the ring and heads toward the back but stops and glances back at Mahoney. Kelly smiles and waves toward Balls.
MATCH 3: Fatal Four Way Match Where The Winner Becomes The Number One Contender To John Morrison's ECW Championship: The Miz vs. CM Punk vs. Big Daddy V with Matt Striker vs. The Boogeyman
Big Daddy V attacks Boogeyman and Punk and Miz then attack Big Daddy V. Big Daddy V knocks all three wrestlers down. Big Daddy V sends Boogeyman over the top rope and splashes Punk in the corner. Big Daddy V with a headbutt to The Miz and spinebusters him to the mat. Miz trips Boogeyman and pulls him out of the ring. Big Daddy V military presses CM Punk and sends him to the floor outside of the ring! Big Daddy V goes to splash Punk and Miz on the fan barricade but both move and Big Daddy V is sent over the barricade! Miz sends Punk into the steel steps. In the ring, Punk gets a boot up to Miz's face but Miz counters with a running clothesline in the corner to Punk for a two count. Punk counters Miz with a scoop slam but misses a leg drop. Miz with a snapmare and applies an arm lock as a CM Punk chant starts. Punk counters with an arm drag and connects with a powerslam. Punk with a high knee in the corner and then a running bulldog. Punk with a springboard clothesline for a two count. Punk lifts up The Miz and nails the GTS for the win!
Winner: CM Punk
