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Raw Redux (May 3rd, 2010): “Where’s My Title?” BAM!

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Post-WWE Draft Raw shaped up nicely last night as for the first time in several years, we actually got some storyline for the Divas! Following the recent SmackDown route of a backstage promo followed by a match, last night’s edition of Raw managed to pack every single Raw Diva onto the show — hopefully a sign of what is to come. Did last night’s Raw start as it means to go on? Only time will tell but from last night’s episode alone, it looks like SmackDown — and TNA for that matter — could have some competition on its hands.

The night started off with Divas Champion, Eve Torres backstage doing a photoshoot with her belt, with her entrance music playing in the background. You know… as you do. I’m sure Lady Gaga has her songs playing when she does her photoshoots too, Eve! Watch below:

In comes tonight’s Raw Guest Host, Wayne Brady of err… some sort of fame unbeknownst to this Brit writer. Anyway, he is paid to tell tells Eve that she’s his favourite Diva. Just as they begin conversing, they are interrupted by Jillian who gives us another fabulous cover of ‘Fame’ from the movie of the same name… hey, it can’t be any worse than that awful remake last year! I think I’ll take Jillian over that movie, two hours wasted. Brady gets rid of Jillian in a rather funny moment [“Go, go go go… gone!”] before saying his goodbyes to Eve. And for a second there, it seems like the segment is just going to end there — another silly Jillian singing skit. But wait! As Eve returns to her photoshoot, she sees that her title is not where she left it. All of a sudden, in comes Maryse and clocks Eve with the belt before putting it over her own shoulder and posing with it.

As everyone has been mentioning, this really was an epic little segment with the belt shot being executed perfectly by both Eve and Maryse. Eve really sold it well. These days, it’s becoming rare to see physicality like that among the Divas — especially on Raw so this was a great spot that totally caught me off guard. What a creative and fun spot!

Next up is the match between Maryse and Nikki Bella:

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Raw Response: May 3rd, 2010

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Tonight’s episode of Raw is hosted by comedian Wayne Brady, host of ‘Let’s Make a Deal’. What will he have in store for the Divas? Tune in at 9pm ET on USA Network. Discuss the show in the comments!

Impact Feedback: May 3rd, 2010

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Tonight on Impact, all of the Knockouts titles are on the line when The Beautiful People defend against Tara, Sarita & Taylor Wilde in a winner take all match. Will we crown new champions? Tune in at 8pm ET on Spike TV. Discuss the show in the comments!

TNA Impact Moving Back to Thursdays

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TNA Impact is to move back to Thursday nights at 9pm beginning next week, it will be announced on tonight’s live episode of Impact. The news, first broken by Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, means that the two-month Monday experiment comes to an end. The final Monday episode of Impact airs tonight at 8pm on Spike. … Read more

Exclusive: Previewing the Debut of Pro-Wrestling: EVE This Weekend with Promoter Dann Read

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This Saturday, May 8th, sees the launch of Pro-Wrestling: EVE, Europe’s answer to the likes of SHIMMER. With a roster including Sweet Saraya Knight, Jetta and WWE developmental-signed talent Jemma Palmer, EVE aims to showcase to the world just what European female wrestlers can bring to the table. The show will take place at the … Read more

50% Off on SHIMMER DVDs

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SHIMMER has announced an unprecedented 50% off sale on all DVDs for the next two days. You can buy SHIMMER DVDs for just $7.50 each right now at ROHwrestling.com. Details below: To redeem your 50% Off Coupon just follow these 2 simple steps: 1) Place an order for merchandise at www.rohwrestling.com 2) Enter the coupon … Read more

Mr. Glamazon’s Hitting the Ropes – Issue #4

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You never forget the sound.  Never.  When your knee snaps and you know something is terribly wrong, your body immediately goes ice cold and the sound — more like a short crumble when you smash a soda can — is forever a part of your life.  It can make you sick to think about even long after your knee is healed.  And let me tell you, you can never, ever, ever watch a knee injury on TV without feeling physically ill.  I blew out my left knee in December 2002, a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).  There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t hear the sound.  Unfortunately, now Melina can hear that sound too.

You become members of a strange fraternity.  As soon as you hear somebody is recovering from knee surgery you immediately ask: “So how did you do it?”   Then you tell the person the details of your own experience.  It is almost like comparing war stories.  The conversation is always the same:

“Yeah, I tore my knee up pretty good last winter.”
“Complete ACL tear?”
“Yeah”
“How did they fix it?”
“Used a cadaver…”
“Huh…I blew mine out 2 summers ago…basketball injury…chose the hamstring.”
“How’s it feel now?”
“Pretty good…hurts when it rains.”

Both people chuckle.

The recent rash of injuries to female wrestlers has been jarring.  Melina tore her ACL, Daffney suffered a bruised sternum, Mickie James had a serious staph infection, Angelina Love tore her ulnar collateral ligament, and SHIMMER star LuFisto suffered a stroke, all in the span of a few months.  And these are just the injuries that got reported.  Each and every wrestler is probably working with aches and pains that most of us would use as a reason to call in sick.  There is extreme pressure to perform even when not 100%, and combined with the increased physicality of the sport (i.e. high spots, ladders, tables, etc), serious injuries are likely to occur.  These are trained professionals but obviously accidents can happen.  Remember, just months after her debut, Beth Phoenix broke her jaw and needed reconstructive surgery causing her to miss close to a year of action.  (Hard to believe she has 12 screws in her jawbone.  That surgeon deserves a medal.)

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Bubba the Love Sponge Fired Following Kong Tirade

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Following a tirade against former TNA Knockouts Champion, Awesome Kong on Wednesday during a radio appearance, TNA has terminated the services of Bubba the Love Sponge, real name Todd Clem. The announcement was made via the company’s Twitter page just moments ago. They wrote: “Effective immediately, TNA Wrestling has elected to terminate the services of … Read more

SmackDown Redux (April 30th, 2010): Blue is Kelly’s Colour

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New SmackDown Diva, Kelly Kelly proved lucky on her debut on the brand this week, teaming with new Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix against Team Lay-Cool. The young Diva who was drafted to the blue brand during Monday’s WWE Draft was firmly in the spotlight picking up the victory over Layla. Watch below:

With Michelle McCool and Layla already in the ring, out comes the new WWE Women’s Champion and boy, is it good to see her with that belt! Next we get a special announcement before Kelly comes out with Tony Chimel announcing the newest Diva on the SmackDown roster. Hmm, pretty sure there was no such announcement last year when Melina arrived and she was Women’s Champ. It was however, a nice touch that made you feel like Kelly coming to SmackDown is a big deal — in the words of Kristin Astara, “Fake it till you make it.” Even though we all know Kelly isn’t the best worker, it’s nice to see that WWE cares enough about a Diva to kind of make them a bigger deal than they are and make them feel special.

Kelly kicks things off against an extremely fresh opponent in Michelle McCool. I can’t think of a time when I’ve ever seen these two wrestle even in one of those inter-brand tag matches so this seemed fresh and new which is the whole point of the Draft. McCool immediately side-steps Kelly, wrapping her arms around her from behind and drives her into the turnbuckles before hitting her with a back elbow and stomping into her. Michelle then pushes Kelly taunting her, saying “Come on.” Kelly does, shoving McCool right back. McCool does not take kindly to this and knees Kelly in the midsection. Michelle whips Kelly against the ropes, Kelly comes back with her tilt-a-whirl headscissors complete with scream on the former Women’s Champ — Michelle sells this really well. Kelly then hits a clothesline and runs at Michelle hitting her with a hurricanrana. Didn’t we just see a headscissors? Regardless, it gets a big pop. Kelly now goes for a pin but McCool kicks out.

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Exclusive: Awesome Kong on TNA Departure, ROH Return, Bubba, Praise from Stone Cold & More

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As one of the most prominent TNA Knockouts of the past several years, Awesome Kong‘s departure from TNA in March was saddening yet controversial. Following a well-documented backstage incident with Bubba the Love Sponge in January, Kong’s TNA future had been in doubt. With her release granted, Kong is looking forward to many new projects … Read more

Raw Redux Does WWE Superstars (April 29th, 2010): Jillians Eats Defeat

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Veteran Divas, Gail Kim and Jillian faced off on WWE Superstars this week. It’s almost as if they were given this rare singles match during Draft week to appease the fact that neither of them was moved over to the brand where, you know, they could actually wrestle and develop their characters. Damn shame. Anyhow, check out the bout below:

We start with a lock-up before Gail applies an armbar but is soon slammed down to the mat by her hair. Jillian then goes for a somersault into a leg drop but misses as Gail moves out of the way. Gail now returns the favour, slamming Jillian down to the mat by her hair. She follows through with an arm drag and forearm before irish whipping Jillian into the corner and going for her crossbody dive through the ropes, however Jillian counters by putting up her knees. Jillian goes up top but is met by Gail Kim who fights her way up also and hits a beautiful hurricanrana on Jillian.

Kim begins gaining some momentum and jumps onto Jillian’s shoulders but is planted onto the canvas with an electric chair drop. Jillian goes for a cover but no three count. Jillian begins working over Gail with some kicks and a powerslam before taking time to pose for the crowd — she gets a pretty great crowd reaction for that. Jillian now mounts Gail with some punches, goes for a cover but again, Gail kicks out. Jillian then applies a submission move from behind, digging her knee into Gail’s back but Kim begins fighting back and is soon on her feet — she hits Jillian with a kick and forearm, then goes to pick up Jillian but her back begins bother her allowing Jillian to take control. Jillian plants Gail with a Samoan drop now. Another pin attempt but no win for Jillian.

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Torrie Wilson Responds to Hogan Claim

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Ex-Diva Torrie Wilson has responded to Hulk Hogan’s claims earlier today that she is looking for work with the company, via her Twitter page: * Loving my life outside of wrestling guys!!! * that last response was related to Hogan tellin Stern im calling tna for work..im not! Well, there you have it. Torrie is … Read more

Bubba the Love Sponge Ambushes Kong on Radio Show

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Former TNA Knockouts Champion, Awesome Kong was ambushed yesterday during a radio appearance by Bubba the Love Sponge. Kong was doing an interview with The Cowhead Show when Bubba appeared out of nowhere, beginning a scathing attack on Kong. It became apparent that Bubba and the show’s host, Mike Calta, were in on the ruse … Read more

Taylor Wilde: Release Rumours Not True

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Former Knockouts Champion, Taylor Wilde took to her Twitter page last night to dismiss reports that her contract won’t be renewed. Wilde wrote: * Thank you all for your concern! The current rumours about me leaving TNA or being released are 100% NOT true. You’d hear it from me 1st! * For the record I … Read more

Cheerleader Melissa Reveals Details of Female Fight League & More

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Former TNA Knockout, Alissa Flash aka Cheerleader Melissa has spoken about the recently formed Female Fight League in an interview with SLAM! Sports. She says: “The new project I’ve been working on is the Female Fight League, which the announcement was just made during the Cauliflower Alley convention, the Baloney Blowout,” she said. “Basically, it’s … Read more

Hulk Hogan: Torrie Wilson Wants TNA Deal

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Former WWE Diva, Torrie Wilson is reportedly looking to join TNA says company official, Hulk Hogan. The iconic wrestler revealed the information on Howad Stern’s radio show earlier this morning. Wilson retired from WWE in 2008 following a career-threatening back injury, for which she had surgery later that year. She then returned for a one-off … Read more

Chyna Accused of Assault

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Former WWE Intercontinental & Women’s Champion, Chyna has been acucsed of ‘viciously attacking’ another women according to TMZ. The website writes: The accuser, Gabriela Targos, tells TMZ Chyna called her up to hang out at the motel Saturday — but when Gabriela arrived, she claims Chyna immediately snapped and began attacking her for no reason. … Read more

A Week of Drastic Change (But Not Really) in Women’s Wrestling

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It’s funny how things can change so much in just seven days, yet still remain very much the same. Since last Thursday, it’s been one bombshell after another. In the last seven days, both WWE and TNA have made, I’m sure what they consider to be ‘wise business decisions’, in releasing Mickie James and allowing Tara to slip through their fingers. It is odd to watch this as a fan, as we effectively need to readjust the way we watch women’s wrestling on national television and prepare ourselves to no longer see two women, who combined, have probably entertained us for some 12-13 years. When it rains, it pours, right?

I say that things still remain the same because though these two extremely popular women have moved on or are going to move on, the status quo remains unchanged and that status quo is that the women aren’t considered as valuable as the men. Who’d have thought that Mickie James, the heir apparent to Trish Stratus’ throne, would leave under any circumstance other than her own? James seemingly had a meal ticket for as long as she wanted and seemingly had a send-off somewhere between Trish’s and the then-Victoria’s whenever she did hang up her boots. Where did it all go wrong? I’m sure you’re reading much speculation on the Internet, but it baffles me that WWE would dismiss the fact that Mickie was the most popular Diva in the WWE with audience reaction far more than that of some of the men they seem intent on pushing to the moon. Perhaps Mickie’s release should have been foreshadowed when WWE pulled a similar stunt in February, releasing Maria Kanellis, also extremely popular as proven by the fact that she won a worldwide fan vote for ‘Diva of the Year’ in December. Are the women that expendable? Are they that interchangeable?

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Mickie Gives Her First Post-WWE Interview, Talks About Her Release and “Piggie James”

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Speaking for the first time on a variety of subjects, Mickie James spoke with the Canadian “Fight Show with Mauro Ranallo” in her first interview since being released by the WWE. Mickie maintains a professional, optimistic stance on the subjects in question, ranging from her release to the controversial “Piggie James” storyline. In the interview, … Read more

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