The upcoming Christian Cage DVD, âInstant Classic: The Best Of Christian Cage,â will be released on October 16.
Confirmed for the DVD will be an exclusive interview, dozens of photos, rare video footage, a look at the private life of Christian Cage, and seven full matches.
John Morrison will be returning to action next week.
It should be interesting to see if he immediately gets the ECW World Title back, as WWE rumors suggest. The company originally wanted to build a long-term title reign around Morrison.
CM Punk was given the belt because there wasn't anyone better at the time - but Vince McMahon referred to Punk as a "string bean" last year. Makes it hard to believe his title reign will last much longer.
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Triple Threat: Elijah Burke vs. Tommy Dreamer vs. Kevin Thorn
The loser of this match will be out of contention for the ECW Title match with CM Punk at No Mercy. They reviewed last week's Fatal Four Way, where Stevie Richards was eliminated. Dreamer attacked Burke at the bell, but Thorn hit Dreamer with a back elbow, knocking him from the ring. Thorn hit Burke with a shoulderblock and slammed him for a two count. Burke slid under Thorn and hit a hiptoss. Burke and Thorn exchanged punches, and Dreamer watched from the floor.
They stopped, and Burke convinced Thorn that they should go after Dreamer. Dreamer decked Thorn on the floor, out punches Burke in the ring, then gave Thorn a drop toe hold and Burke a hip toss. Thorn knocked Dreamer down with punches, but Burke rolled up Thorn for a two count, then hit him with a flying forearm. Burke ended up being knocked to the floor by Thorn, who then rammed Dreamer shoulder first into a ringpost and stomped him down for a two count. Burke got back in the ring and dropkicked Thorn from behind. Burke and Dreamer traded reversals on a sunset flip, then Thorn joined in. They all started exchanging rollups and small packages for two counts, then Dreamer and Burke did a double team backslide to Thorn for a two count. All three men retreated to corners as they went to commercial.
Back from break, Dreamer ducked a Burke bodypress and Burke fell to the floor. Thorn hit Dreamer with forearms, then ran into a Dreamer elbow. Dreamer hit a slew of punches, then decked Thorn and hit a bulldog for a two count. Dreamer pounded Thorn with punches in the corner, but Thorn walked out from under him and dropped Dreamer headfirst on the mat. Thorn got a two count, then stomped Dreamer. Thorn put Dreamer in a rear chinlock. Dreamer got out and hit a reverse DDT. Thorn went to the floor and Dreamer hit him with a baseball slide kick.
Dreamer got on the apron to jump on Thorn, but Burke slammed him off and to the floor. Thorn then hit Burke with a forearm on the floor, rolled him into the ring and got a two count. Thorn hit Burke with a series of punches, then put him in an over-the-shoulder backbreaker, then dropped to his knees. Thorn got a two count on Burke. Thorn slapped Burke in the head, then went for a short arm clothesline. Burke ducked it and decked Thorn with a right hand, then hit an STO. Dreamer grabbed Burke and hung him in the corner, then hit a baseball slide kick while he was in the Tree Of Woe. Thorn gave Dreamer a jawbreaker, got a two count, then Burke decked Thorn with a punch. Burke climbed to the top rope, but Dreamer crotched him. Thorn grabbed Dreamer, but Dreamer gave him a neckbreaker.
Burke got back on the top rope and went for a sunset flip on Dreamer, but Dreamer rolled through it and put Burke in a Texas Cloverleaf. Thorn kicked Dreamer in the head and got a two count. Thorn picked up Burke in a fireman's carry, but Dreamer kicked Thorn in the gut. Thorn dropped Burke, and Dreamer gave Thorn a DDT. Burke threw Dreamer from the ring and covered Thorn for the three count.
Winner: Elijah Burke
Backstage, CM Punk was saying hello to people. Matt Striker, with Big Daddy V, approached him. Striker said Punk could improve himself by going back to school. Punk said he was very good at school, and never missed a day. Punk said he even taught a few of the teacher. Striker said he was Punk's teacher, and Big Daddy V was his star pupil. Big Daddy V growled. Punk said he'd see Striker "in school" and walked off.
Nunzio vs. Mike Knox
Nunzio grabbed a headlock at the start, but Knox sent him from the ring with a shoulderblock. Nunzio went for a waistlock, and Knox threw it off, sending Nunzio to the floor again. As Nunzio got in the ring, Knox started blasting him with forearms to the back. Nunzio tried to battle back with punches, but Knox hit a backbreaker, pushing down on it. Nunzio hit some knees to escape the backbreaker, but got caught in another one. Knox scored a two count, then hit a kneedrop, an elbowdrop and a legdrop. Knox missed a charge in the corner, then Nunzio hit a series of kicks to Knox' legs, then dropkicked them out for a two count. Knox came right back with a knee to the gut and a running boot to the face for the win.
Winner: Mike Knox.
Extreme Expose were walking backstage, and were joined by The Miz. Kelly didn't seem happy to see The Miz.
The Miz vs. Silas Young
Silas grabbed a hammerlock on Miz, but Miz backed him in a corner and hit a back elbow. Miz dropped Young throat first across the top rope. Miz hit a back elbow on Young, then kicked him in the shoulder. Miz stomped Young's leg and punched him in the face. Miz hit a side legsweep, then hit his jump-through-the-ropes clothesline. Miz hit his kneelift into a neckbreaker (Reality Check) to get the win.
Winner: The Miz
Balls Mahoney came out. Balls said he needed to talk to Kelly, and told Miz to "step back". Balls said Kelly didn't get to answer him last week. Balls asked Kelly Kelly if she would go out with him. The fans chanted "Yes." Before Kelly could say anything, Miz took the mic and hit Balls in the head with it, knocking him out. Miz left, while Brooke and Layla El made Kelly leave with them.
ECW Champion CM Punk vs. Matt Striker
Punk hit a shoulderblock after the initial lockup. Punk hit a kick to the leg, then slammed Striker and dropped a leg for a two count. Striker hit some right hands, but Punk backdropped him to the floor, then hit a pescado. Punk was distracted on the floor by the presence of Big Daddy V, and Striker rammed Punk's wrist into the ring steps, then kicked them against the steps. Back in the ring, Striker worked on the hand and arm, stomping it and twisting it around the ropes. Punk came back with a sunset flip for a two count, then Striker decked Punk with a clothesline for a two count. Striker applied a wristlock on the bad hand. Striker hit a standing dropkick for a two count, then went back to the wristlock.
Punk started to fight up, but Striker kicked the hand and yanked it across the top rope. Punk battled back with chops and kicks, but Striker hit the arm and kicked it again, then hit a stiff running knee to the head for a two count. Striker went for the hand again, slamming it into the mat and applying an armbar. Striker pulled on the fingers, making them into a "V" and saying Punk was a Big Daddy V fan. Punk kicked back to offense again, knocking Striker down and hitting a kick to the chest. Punk hit a back elbow, a clothesline and an enzugiri. Punk hit a double underhook backbreaker, a jumping knee in the corner, and a bulldog. Punk hit a springboard clothesline, then the Go To Sleep for the clean win.
Winner: CM Punk
Big Daddy V came in as the three count was being made and attacked Punk, hitting a Samoan Drop and standing over the downed champion as the show ended.
A weird "SaveUs.222" clip played on Raw last night.
Did it signify the eventual return of Chris Jericho? In all likelihood, YES.
The showed the text "7Oct", which is the day of No Mercy. The clip also showed the text "cd_volume4_1.act.". Y2J's theme music is the first track on WWF The Music, Volume 4, which was released in November 1999.
Regarding the WWE Diva Search:
WWE will continue to air taped footage of the contest over the next few weeks. The three finalists will then appear live before a crowd at the 10/22 Raw in Nebraska. The 2007 WWE Diva Search winner will be announced the next week at the Cyber Sunday pay-per-view in Washington D.C.
Here are the TNA iMPACT! tapings, set to air on October 4:
- Rhino defeated Black Reign. Raven interfered during the match going after Rhino. There were more run-ins with Abyss, James Mitchell, Sting and Havok. Judas Mesias was no where to be found.
- Sting was left in the ring when a video played on the screens of TNA World Champion Kurt Angle at the school where Sting's son goes to. Angle said that if he had a son, he wouldn't miss his football games like Sting did tonight.
- Backstage, Team 3D attacked TNA X Division Champion Jay "Black Machismo" Lethal and Sonjay Dutt. 3D brought them to the ring and said they would keep attacking everyone on the TNA roster until they got a shot at the TNA Tag Team Titles. They did a spot where Shark Boy came down for the save, but 3D took him out through a table. 3D also put Lethal through a table.
- Gail Kim defeated Jackie Moore. Christy Hemme and Roxxi then attacked Kim.
- TNA World Tag Team Champions Team Pacman defeated Team 3D via DQ. VKM interfered attacking Ron Killings. The Steiner Brothers came out and 3D bailed.
- Eric Young won a Guantlet including James Storm, Petey Williams, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Robert Roode, Lance Hoyt, Jimmy Rave, Kazarian and Chris Harris.
- Samoa Joe, Junior Fatu & LAX defeated Christian Cage, AJ Styles, Senshi & Christopher Daniels. Joe pinned Senshi with a Muscle Buster.
For those wondering, Randy Orton did not miss Monday Night RAW last night because he was suspended.
In reality, the WWE star married girlfriend Samantha Speno last Friday. It also explains why he missed the house show events this past weekend.
Congrats to both parties!
The following report is courtesy of lordsofpain.net...
Jonathan Coachman is already in the ring. Blue-shirted Security surrounds the ring. A recap of the events from the past few weeks is shown. He introduces Mr. McMahon and he struts down to the ring.
McMahon gets on the mic and says he is tired of Triple H. Every week he makes a fool out of McMahon. So tonight, Triple H will face Carlito in a Steel Cage. But Carlito won't be alone. He will be teaming up...with Vincent Kennedy McMahon. He vows to win that match.
He then calls out his son Hornswaggle. Vince gets on one knee and apologizes to Hornswaggle. They say they love each other, and they hug. McMahon also has a surprise for Hornswaggle. He has set up a date for him. With Melina! Melina comes down and says she thinks he's really cute. Hornswaggle jumps on her and rolls around. McMahon tells them to go out and get a beer.
Coach says even though Regal is set to come back next week, he thinks McMahon should make him permanent GM. Then Cena's music hits. Cena comes down to the ring and he looks like he means business. He starts throwing chairs into the ring. Coach says if he touches himself or McMahon, Cena will be stripped of the WWE title. Cena attacks both of them.
McMahon says there will be a ceremony tonight, and it's up to Coach whether or not Cena will keep the title.
Match One: Cody Rhodes vs. Hardcore Holly
Holly talks a little trash before the match gets under way. He says Cody has to earn his respect. The bell rings. They lock up, side headlock by holly. Off the ropes, shoulder tackle. Top wristlock by Cody Rhodes. Armdrag takeover by Cody. Attempt at a sunset flip, Holly tries to punch out of it, but Cody gets a 2 count. Chops in the corner from Holly. They exchange rights but Holly gets the better of the exchange. More chops. Snapmare into a chinlock. Some elbows from Cody but a clubbing blow from Holly. Back suplex attmpt by Holly by Cody lands on his feet. Side russian legsweep and a nearfall. Crossbody block from Cody. 2 count, clothesline. Dropkick. Holly blocks Cody in the corner. Cody attempts a springboard move but Holly tosses him aside. Alabama Slam. And the 1,2,3.
Winner: Hardcore Holly
Match Two: Santino Marella vs Ron Simmons
They lock up and Santino forces the break in the corner. Some rights from Simmons A lot of them. irish whip, Santino drops down and rolls out of the ring. Simmons follows him outside but Santino runs and stomps Simmons upon entering the ring. Drops some elbows and knees on the back of Ron Simmons. Locks on a modified camel clutch. Some clubbing forearms to the back of Ron Simmons. Santino attempts to irish whip Simmons. Santino ducks the clothesline. Shoulder tackle by Simmons. Clothesline. Simmong goes for a powerslam but Santino slips out and leaves the ring. He grabs Maria and just leaves.
Winner: Ron Simmons by count out
Backstage, Melina is texting and Jillian approaches her. She says Hornswaggle is a disgusting midget. Melina confesses that Coach said that if she went on a date with him, she'd get a Women's Title shot.
Match thre: Triple H vs Carlito and Mr. McMahon in a Steel Cage
McMahon and Carlito discuss their gameplan before entering the cage. Carlito and Mcmahon approach Triple H. Carlito runs at him and McMAhon hightails it. Triple H grabs McMahon but both them beat him down. He fights them off. He works on Carlito and McMAhon tries to escape the door. Carlito attacks Trips from behind. McMahon tries to climb out of the cage. Trips pulls him off the ropes and crotches him on the top rope
Carlito and HHH fight back and forth. McMahon is still out of it. High knee from Triple H. Knee lift. Carlito is down. Triple H slams McMAhon into the cage a couple times. He then throws Carlito into McMahon into the Cage. HHH crotchchops McMahon and goes for the Pedigree but receives a Backstabber for his troubles. McMAhon crawls for the cage. HHH throws Carlito into the cage. Triple H drags McMAhon into the ring at the last second. Carlito is on the attack again. Vince is now trying to climb out of the cage again. Triple H and McMahon fight it out on the top briefly, but ultimately, Carlito grabs Triple H's leg and McMahon makes it out.
Winners:Carlito and Mr. McMahon
Match Four: Cade and Murdoch vs London and Kendrick
Backbreaker from Cade on London. Tags in Murdoch. Murdoch drops some knees on London. Abdominal stretch. Lodong fights out and hits a hurricanrana. He tags in Kendrick and Kendrick goes wild. Dropkicks, backboby drop, leg lariat. Nearfall. Plancha from London onto Cade. Sliced Bread #2 on Murdoch. 1,2, but the Highlanders attack London and Kendrick.
Winners: London and Kendrick by DQ
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Carlito hovered around the ring, waiting for his chance to strike. He watched as Triple H took on World Tag Team Champions Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch in a Handicap Match. When he spotted his opportunity, the Caribbean Bad Apple attacked from behind in an attempt to avenge his loss to The Game at Unforgiven.
Carlito is still convinced he can beat the Cerebral Assassin anytime, and Monday, heâll have a chance to prove it in a Cage Match.
After last Monday, John Cenaâs rage has reached new levels. And who can blame him after acting General Manager Jonathan Coachman arranged a match between Randy Orton and Cenaâs father? Handcuffed to the ring ropes, the WWE Champion watched helplessly as Orton administered a devastating RKO to the elder Cena before The Champ was able to break free.
How will events play out next Monday night as the hatred between Cena and Orton reaches the boiling point on the way to their Last Man Standing Match at No Mercy on Oct. 7?
Speaking of hard feelings, how will Mr. McMahonâs manifest themselves this week? The Chairman continues to build walls between himself and his son, Hornswoggle. Can the leprechaun break through to his father, or will Mr. McMahon continue to freeze him out?
Also, Beth Phoenix showed last week that sheâs primed for another opportunity at the Womenâs Championship. After Candice won her tag team match with Mickie James, the Glamazon entered the ring carrying the Womenâs Championship belt. She draped the gold over Candiceâs shoulder and shoved the Candy-coated WWE Diva, a clear warning that she means business.
After coming so close to capturing the gold at Unforgiven, just how far is Phoenix willing to go for another opportunity at the title?
Alex Marvez of FoxSports.com says TNA World Champion Kurt Angle was at an IFL event last week at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL.
"God willing, the IFL and myself can make a deal," Kurt Angle said in an interview with Marvez. "The best fit for me right now as a pro wrestler who [works] about 120 times a year is the IFL."
Angle did note he would need permission from TNA President Dixie Carter to ink a deal with IFL and that he would need at least a year to train before he made his MMA debut.
"The IFL is giving me an opportunity to get my feet wet and train without affecting my job with TNA whatsoever. [The IFL] said they would be second priority and make sure TNA is happy all the time and they'll take me when they can get me."
