August 2007 News Archive (Page 5)

WWE.com revealed the eight finalists for this year's WWE Diva Search competition:

Taryn Terrell - Mandeville, LA
Naomi Kirk - Los Angeles, CA
Brooke Gilbertsen - San Diego, CA
Lena Yada - Los Angeles, CA
Eve Torres - Los Angeles, CA
Jessica Hatch - Houston, TX
J. Kim - Catawba, NC
Lyndy Frieson - Vancouver, BC

Unlike in past years, much of this season's competition will be carried out on the official WWE website. The first competition video will be posted on WWE.com on September 3; voting begins on September 10.

• Kurt Angle’s wife, Karen, has been signed to the company.

• TNA will be debuting a new video on their website this weekend. The video is said to feature Kurt Angle in a “Connecticut bar” where he gets in to a bar room brawl with “Vince McMahon” and Batista, along with other parodies of WWE stars. It’s supposedly hilarious.

• Hulk Hogan made a special cameo appearance for the fifth installment of Scary Movie, currently in production. The film won’t be released to theaters until next October.

• This week's edition of ECW On Sci Fi scored a 1.5 cable rating for the second week in a row.

• Bret Hart and Batista will be releasing their autobiographies on October 16th.

PWInsider.com reports that TNA is working to sign former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar to a contract.

According to the report, the two parties recently had a "secret" meeting in Nashville to discuss a possible deal.

Additionally, Kurt Angle, who is a big supporter of bringing in Lesnar, supposedly pitched the benefits of signing with TNA to Lesnar during the pair's recent stay in Japan for a match.

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

Coach announced our new GM as ARMANDO ALEJANDRO ESTRADA.

Estrada thanked Vince McMahon for siring many Cuban babies before letting us all know we could call him El Dictador. He said there’d be a contract signing right now for the ECW title match at the biggest ‘fiesta’ of the summer. He introduced ECW World Champion John Morrison and he trotted down to the ring. Estrada introduced CM Punk next as the #1 contender and Punker came down to the ring as well.

Estrada said we needed to make the match official. Morrison grabbed the mic and made fun of Punk’s tatoos and said Punker’s sitting in that chair was the closest he’d ever get to ‘earthly paradise’ and his ECW World Championship.

Punk was next and signed the contract. Before he signed the paper, Morrison cut him off an put himself over as the Tuesday night delight and begged Punk not to put himself through the match. Punk told him to shut up and that he talked way too much. He said he didn’t wear girls’ sunglasses or wear fur coats in August, but come Summerslam, he’d be wearing the ECW title. Both started bickering back and forth before Estrada cut them both off.

He said he was glad they were both so fired up, because that’d just make their matches that much better tonight. Morrison will fight the Boogeyman. CM Punk is going to get Big Daddy V.
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CM Punk v. Big Daddy V
The two men locked horns and V tossed Punk across the ring like he was an empty can of Pepsi. Punk tried a go-behind and that’s pretty stupid. V just squashed Punk into the corner a couple of times before chopping him retarded in the corner.

V hit another chop before hitting a spinning wheel kick that sent Punk tumbling to the outside of the ring. Punk wants to go home. Unfortunately it looks like V wants to go home sooner. Punk stumbled onto the apron only to get jacked by a V forearm to the face that sent him bouncing off the ring table. Punk rolled around on the floor clutching his ribs like someone shot him in the stomach. Punk couldn’t recover and ten seconds later, V wins by count out.
Winner: Big Daddy V

Estrada was in the back when Tommy Dreamer approached him and said he wanted the winner of Punk-Morrison at Summerslam. Estrada said he knew all about Dreamer and that he was an icon, but he also thought he was lazy to just ask for a shot without earning it. He said he needed to prove him wrong. He said he had 60 seconds to get to the ring to face his opponent. Dreamer trotted through the back on his way to the ring clattering into pretty much everyone.

Big Daddy V v. Tommy Dreamer
V hit a huge fall away slam and a massive avalanche in the corner before hitting the tilt awhirl sidewalk slam. One more big elbow later, and this is over. Just like that.
Winner: Big Daddy V via pin fall

Balls Mahoney approached Kelly in the back. He wanted to talk to her about last week before the Miz showed up with the rest of the WWE Diva search girls. He mocked Balls’ crush on Kelly before pointing out that girls like her, didn’t date guys like him. He walked off with Brooke and Layla with Kelly slowly following behind.

Stevie Richards v. Kevin Thorn
Thorn bullied Richards right to the corner before slapping him across the face. Richards exploded out of the corner and tackled Thorn before hitting some knees to Thorn’s face. Thorn sold the damage before deciding to kill Richards with a lariat.

Thorn punted Richards all over the mat before picking him up and driving him to the corner. Thorn hit some more boots before hitting a body slam an a knee to Richard’s face. Stevie came firing back with some punches and kicks before Thorn cut him off and launched him via a high scoop slam.

Thorn hit some boots to Stevie’s face before setting up Richards and nailing him sitting up with a clothesline to the face and neck. Thorn kept on the neck, slapping on a chin lock.

The crowd rallied Stevie Night Heat who fought Thorn off him briefly with some elbows, but Thorn grabbed hold of him and began hitting lariat after lariat holding onto Richard’s arm. He hit a third or fourth one but the plucky Richards kicked out at two.

Stevie fought back with some forearms and kicks, desperately trying to build some momentum before hitting a lung-blower followed by a roll up for a very believable near fall. Stevie charged in for another lung blower but Thorn caught him in a sit out power bomb for the win.
Winner: Kevin Thorn via pin fall

After the match, Thorn started beating Richards around the ring until the referee stepped in and REVERSED the decision!
Winner: Stevie Richards via DQ

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According to the Medical Examiner, Dr. Leszek Chrostowski, there is no preliminary cause of death for Brian Adams. Adams passed away yesterday at the age of 44. Further examination will be required, such as toxicology reports and tissue testing. The results of those tests won’t come back for six to eight weeks.

WWE issued the following press release:

World Wrestling Entertainment and its fans will be celebrating the culmination of the company’s summer-long “Biggest Party of the Summer™” campaign with a blow-out weekend leading into this year’s annual pay-per-view spectacular, SummerSlam, on Sunday, August 26. SummerSlam will be broadcast live from Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

The Biggest Party of the Summer has been hitting amusement parks, concerts, beaches and other venues all summer, with promotional efforts including WWE Superstar and Diva appearances, sponsorship integration, concert tie-ins, sweepstakes and special merchandise sales.

As part of SummerSlam weekend, WWE will be announcing the winner of its “Are You WWE’s Biggest Fan?” video contest at a special red carpet event in New York City’s Times Square on Friday, August 24. The contest, run by Ziddo.com, exceeded all expectations with WWE fans submitting more than 1,000 video submissions. The submissions were viewed 785,000 times during the contest.

WWE is bringing the 15 finalists to New York City to have their videos voted on by WWE Superstar judges John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Batista and Randy Orton. One lucky winner will be crowned WWE’s ‘Biggest Fan’ and will receive a grand prize of $25,000.

On Sunday, August 26, WWE Superstars will be on hand at Continental Airlines Arena for a special fundraiser for ex-Giant defensive end George Martin’s “Journey for 9/11” from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For a donation of $10, fans can take photos with WWE Superstars and meet George Martin, with all money raised being donated to the “Journal for 9/11.”

On September 15, Martin will set out on a walk across America, from New York City to San Francisco, to raise awareness and money for rescue workers experiencing health issues related to the their heroic work at ground zero in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. WWE is one of the sponsors of the “Journey for 9/11.”

All the excitement leads up to the 20th annual SummerSlam, returning this year to New Jersey’s Continental Airlines Arena at the Meadowlands, which was the site of the second SummerSlam held in 1989. This year’s event is already shaping up to be one of WWE’s best ever, as the 20,000 seat arena is completely sold out.

• As noted earlier, Steve Austin will make his WWE return this week on WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event. He was brought back in mainly to help promote the DVD release of The Condemned. The DVD goes on sale September 18.

• Last Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown did a 2.4 cable rating, with a 4.6 share.

• Dave Scherer is reporting that Bobby Lashley has a tear in his labrum. He’s expected to be out for four months. Lashley was working with the tear since April or May.

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

We start with dozens of WWE Superstars, from Raw, ECW, and Smackdown surrounding the ring. McMahon's music starts, and he makes his way to the ring for what is sure to be an important announcement. The Chairman grabs the mic and says that he was surprised at the news of his illegitimate child. He admits to a couple of trysts in his life, but he doesn't even remember their names. This lady is withholding the name of his child, therefore Vince claims this is extortion. VKM swears that he cannot be intimidated... not by Congress, the media, or some woman who should have been on the pill. However, he takes solace in the fact that all of the WWE superstars are all supportive of him. The crowd begins to chant "Who's your daddy?" VKM asks for the support of the crowd, saying that this could happen to any red blooded American male. He says for 30 years he's been in the public spotlight, and nothing bothers him. As soon as he says this, Stephanie's music hits. She makes her way down to the ring with a mic in hand. Steph says she's glad that nothing can bother him, and she would have told him in private, but since he accused her of a publicity stunt when she was crying, she's going to say something right now. VKM accuses Steph of being all about the money.

Steph says VKM is sick, therefore she's got no guilt for what she's about to say. Earlier today, she came from the attorneys office, where she found out that her half-brother or sister is standing around the ring. The crowd starts a "Kennedy" chant. She says Vince's bastard is a WWE Superstar. Stephanie exits, and Vince begins walking around the ring looking worried. A hilarious moment comes when Vince looks around the roster, and Shad and JTG start smiling at him. "No Chance" starts as Vince leaves the ring. On his way out, VKM and Kennedy look eye to eye, then Vince looks eye to eye with Mark Henry as the camera fades into commercials.

After the break, Lashley is interviewed in a promo from the hospita. The recap of Kennedy/Lashley is shown, as we see some of the surgery on Lashley. Dr. James Andrews says that once Lashley heals up, he'll have a long career in the WWE.

Kennedy v. Sandman
The competitors square off with a collar and elbom tie-up with Kennedy puts Sandman in the corner. Sandman pushes Kennedy back, and they start again. Sandman gets behind KEnnedy, but reverses it into an armlock, shoving Sandman away. The two men start shoving each other, and Sandman begins delivering lefts and rights to Kennedy. Sandman hits a russian legsweep, and then crawls to the top rope, but he is met by Kennedy who does a snap-mare off the top. Kennedy mounts Sandman and begins punching away. Kennedy pulls Sandman up, and throws him into the corner on the mat before delivering a vicious knee. Kennedy hits the Green Bay Plunge and follows it up with a pin for the win!
Winner: Mr. Kennedy

In the back, VKM and Coach are talking. VKM says its one thing to have an illegitimate child, but it's another thing to find out he's on the roster. Coach says it's okay, because he can find out who it is, using the ages of the talent, starting with the age VKM lost his virginity. Coach asks VKM what age, and Vince regretably announces that he was almost a teenager at the time, meaning it could be anyone on the roster. Ric Flair shows up, giving the "Whoo" a few times. Vince just looks up at the ceiling in disbelief.When we come back, "WWE Idol" will be hosted by William Regal. Regal shows up in the back, announcing this, and thanking JBL and Cole for showing up to sing Hall and Oates. They're dressed absolutely ridiculously. Regal says it was ghastly, but JBL says they were better than the Beatles. Maria and Ron Simmons show up, and Regal says Maria will be a Judge tonight, and next week, Maria and Ron can go on their date. Santino shows up and says tonight he will sing a song so beautiful that Maria will go back to him. Ron walks away, into JBL and Cole still in 80s attire. They ask Ron his favorite 80s band, and Ron replies "Wham!"

Back in the ring, Cryme Tyme's music hits, and the crowd pops for their hometown heroes. JTG grabs the mic and hypes of the crowd with some "Yo's!" He calls for Brooklyn, and everyone pops. Shad takes a mic and says how they love to make that money money. Tonight, they're selling Lilian Garcia's seat from right under her. And to make it personalized, they're going to autograph it. Shad asks for 100... then a bid for 400... Hip-Hop artist Lil Bow Wow is in the front row, and gets a shout out. Another guy offers 500, then gets outbid to 1000 by another fan. The guy who paid 1000 got the chair, but the celebration is interrupted by Cade and Murdoch. We have our next match after this break!

Cade and Murdoch v. Cryme Tyme
We come back to Raw with the match in progress, as it's announced by JR that this is a non-title contest. Cade and Murdoch are in control, with Cade dominating Shad in their corner. Murdoch tags in and cheapshots Shad. Gaspard starts to fight back, only to get hit by a russian legsweep, and a two count cover by Murdoch. Quick tags leave Murdoch in the ring again after some quick offense by Cade, and Murdoch locks in a chinlock as Shad fights back to his feet. Shad begins elbowing Murdoch, and then runs into the corner, planting Murdoch into the turnbuckle. Murdoch dives for Shad, but he gets the hot tag to JTG before Murdoch can get to him. JTG takes over, obliterates both men, and hits a massive legdrop off the ropes onto Murdoch. Shad and the Ref are having words, so Cade and Murdoch take advantage, hitting their finisher on JTG. Shad sees this, grabs a chair, and plants Murdoch square on the back, avoiding the pinfall, but garnering a disqualification for the Brooklyn boys.
Winners: Cade and Murdoch

Snitsky v. Robbie
Snitsky with a clothesline and a pumphandle slam. Three Count. It's over. Snitsky goes for another pumphandle slam, but Rory tries to stop it, only to get hit with a pumphandle slam of his own. The Highlanders are laid out as Snitsky makes his way out of the ring.

VKM and Coach are walking, as Vince talks about his experiences with different women throughout his life. Coach proposes a drug test, but that would take too long. Instead, Coach asks for Vince to tell him of all of his indiscretions, and he'll research and announce his findings on Saturday Night's Main Event. Cody Rhodes shows up, and says "don't worry, I know who my father is." He gives Vince a condom, and then heads off to the ring. Vince says it reminds him to have Coach call the Trojan company and sue their "Magnum" division.

We come back to WWE Idol, with Todd Grisham playing the role of Ryan Seacrest. Our celebrity Panel: William Regal (who slams Grisham for acting like Seacrest), Maria (who mistakes Todd for a contestant and tells him his pitch is awful), and Mick Foley! Foley comes down to the ring to a pretty decent pop, and says he realized two things: it's great to be in NYC, and apparently he'll do almost anything for money.

First Contestant: Jillian Hall.
Jillian wants to sing a broadway hit, being that it is New York. She starts singing "Memories" to a sea of boos. She changest he lyrics and sings about how she wants to beat Candice Michelle. Foley remarks that he's actually glad he had his ear ripped off. Maria says the singing was... well, she looked good, and thats it. Regal begins to talk, but the crowd chants "You suck!" Regal says tonight's main event should be Roe v. Wade, because that was an abortion.

Second Contestant: Accompanied by Howard Finkel, Nicolai Volkoff and the Iron Shiek!
Nicolai asks that everyone stand as he sings the Soviet National Anthem. People begin booing as Shiek salutes Nicolai. Foley stops him, and says that he's glad it didn't affect him that the fans were chanting "USA" the whole time. Maria says that Nicolai has a beautiful voice, but she didn't understand him. Regal says it was bloody dreadful, and that it was a shame that he lost worse than Iron Shiek did to Hulk Hogan in that very same building. Shiek starts yelling about Regal being the first Brit to kiss Vince's bottom in WWE History.

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• WWE.com announced that Stone Cold Steve Austin will be returning at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, which airs this Saturday at 11:30 PM ET on NBC.

• As announced on RAW last night, Triple H will face King Booker at WWE Summerslam on August 26th live on PPV.