NEWS ITEMS OF THE WEEK
JIMMY SNUKA PASSES AWAY AGED 73
Wrestling Legend Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka has passed away at the age of 73 after losing to Stomach Cancer. Iconic wrestling commentator Jim Ross revealed his passing first on Twitter, Ross said, "Our condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka who died earlier today after losing his fight with stomach cancer. RIP"Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, was asked by Tamina Snuka [Jimmy's Daughter] to reveal the news on Twitter. Johnson posted this just moments after Ross' tweet' "Our family @TaminaSnuka asked me to share the sad news that her dad Jimmy Snuka has just passed away. Alofa atu i le aiga atoa. #RIPSuperfly." Tamina posted a photo of her holding her Dad's hand in his Hospital bed with the caption, "I LOVE YOU DAD #FOREVERMYDAD #RestWell #FamiliesAreForever #BestDad #SnukaLegacy."
This news follows the Court case against Snuka on charges of third-degree murder being dropped by Judge Kelly L. Banach on January 3rd on the decision that Snuka was not fit to stand trial. Snuka faced third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter charges for the death of his then-girlfriend Nancy Argentino at a motel in Whitehall Township, PA back in 1983. Snuka's lawyers fought that he had dementia, and wasn't well enough to stand trial. Judge Banach made the decision back in August to postpone the case to evaluate the former Wrestler's condition.
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MORE WRESTLING TO COME ON UK TV!
British Wrestling promotion Five Star Wrestling will be debuting on UK TV on Channel Five [Spike TV] with a special episode on January 28. The Special live episode will emanate from Dundee, Scotland, and will feature wrestling superstars Rey Mysterio Jr., John Morrison, Drew Galloway, Carlito Colon, Joe Coffey, Jay Lethal, PJ Black, Nick Aldis (fka Magnus), Mark Haskins, Joe Hendry, Kid Fite, Jack Jester, Jimmy Havoc, and Wrestling Legend Kurt Angle will be on commentary for the event. This however is only the beginning, as Spike has commissioned a series for the largest tournament in the history of wrestling!
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FORMER UFC WORLD CHAMPION SIGNS W/TNA
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett has signed with TNA Wrestling and he made his TNA debut at the tapings. Barnett is to work a program with Bobby Lashley. Its a UFC Fighter versus Bellator Fighter showdown!
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JARRETT, DUTCH, CODY & BROOKE BACK W/TNA
TNA Founder and former owner Jeff Jarrett has returned to TNA under its new management of Anthem Sports, alongside former TNA creative Dutch Mantell, fka Zeb Colter in WWE. Jarrett will be serving as an Executive Consultant to TNA while Mantell will serve as a Creative Consultant to the company.
Mantell's legacy in TNA includes helping establish the Knockouts Division, That has since gone on to become the place for Women athletes and wrestlers to showcase their talents. Jarrett, When asked on working with TNA again, Said; “This is a great opportunity for myself and GFW. And, I feel it’s great for the wrestling business.” It's worth noting that Jarrett will not be bringing his latest venture of Global Force Wrestling to TNA due to previous contractual obligations for the wrestling fed. This isn't the only big news regarding TNA returns, as Mike Bennett and Maria Kannellis Bennett returned to TNA for the tapings, despite their contracts expiring last year. On top of this is the return of former Knockouts champion Brooke [Adams] at the tapings. Its revealed that Brooke has returned on a full time basis.
However, What was most surprising to many was the return of Cody Rhodes. He made a heel turn at the last Wednesday taping, along with showing the Bullet Club gesture. Now the fact that Rhodes wasn't meant to be in TNA at his time of the year due to NJPW commitments says several things; One, TNA could be in a working relationship with ROH and NJPW, Which would answer for Matt and Jeff Hardy's feud with ROH's Young Bucks, and how Brandi Rhodes introduced Cody in Cody's ROH debut, and Cody being in TNA earlier than expected. Or two, Anthem has changed how TNA talents can be booked around the globe, So wrestlers an take part in Taped events as to untelevised appearances or matches.
Alexis Neveah, the Wife of Eddie Edwards, who is herself a Pro Wrestler, will be working on TNA as the feud between Edwards and Tag Partner Davey Richards of the Wolves also features Angelina Love, Davey's wife.
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WWE CALLUPS & ROH STARS WWE BOUND
There are reports that Samoa Joe could be heading to the main roster in time for a match at WrestleMania 33. Officials have discussed that if Joe is to come to the main roster, he will receive a Monster Push. Along with Joe, a report has beeen released listing names in NXT that may or may not be called up in order of imminence.
The talents in the immediate call up list are; TM-61 (Shane Thorne & Nick Miller), Hideo Itami, Kassius Ohno, Elias Samson, Tye Dillinger, Alexander Wolfe, Andrade Almas, NXT Tag Team Champions #DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) and NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura. The next list of names are to be the next class that get called up after the the former; The Authors of Pain, Roderick Strong, Dan Matha, Blake, Murphy, The Revival, Riddick Moss, Tino Sabbatelli, Aleister Black (Tommy End), Big Damo and Oney Lorcan. Now, When it comes to Bobby Roode, Samoa Joe and Eric Young, They are on different contracts to the rest of the NXT roster, So they are not put in the same class as the others.
ROH was named in an earlier Through The Ropes newsletter as a WWE target for talent raiding, and it has happened, With Kyle O'Reilly, Adam Cole and Raymond Rowe expected to be WWE bound reports the Wrestling Observer.
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NEW TNA OWNERS ANNOUNCED & DIXIE'S ROLE
The official announcement has been made that Anthem Sports and Entertainment are now the majority owners of TNA Wrestling, In the process forming Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC. In the statement released, Here are some of the key bits; Dixie Carter will stand down from her position as Chairman of Impact Ventures, and will be joining the Advisory Board of Fight Media Group, where her focus will be on the global growth of the combat sports-related brands owned by Anthem. Dixie will also remain as a minority equity stakeholder in TNA with 5%. Ed Nordholm, Executive Vice President of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp, Who is the President of Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Said; "We are thrilled to have acquired TNA IMPACT Wrestling, As we grow Anthem's linear, digital and mobile platforms globally, top tier content with global appeal is key to that success and this acquisition is a perfect strategic addition to our portfolio. IMPACT has been a dominant wrestling brand around the world for more than a decade and we are confident that Anthem can leverage its assets and strategic partnerships to take IMPACT Wrestling to even greater heights." Dixie Carter's comments; "Anthem has been a great partner for many years, We have worked hard to find the right company who would acquire TNA, use its strategic influence and have a long-term commitment to the brand. TNA's incredible fans, talent and staff deserved to see the brand continue to thrive after 15+ years of incredible growth. I'm excited to move to a new position and work with Anthem on their global strategic plan, and I am confident TNA IMPACT Wrestling is going to be a huge part of their success."
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CENA VERSUS UNDERTAKER CANCELLED
WWE was reportedly ready for a Undertaker versus John Cena match at WrestleMania 33, But Vince McMahon has changed his mind on the match and the idea is now in the rubbish bin alongside a match with Braun Strowman according to the Wrestling Observer. The Observer notes that it will be a RAW superstar who Taker will face at WrestleMania and it won't be for a title, But it is yet to be revealed who. But as for the original Cena and Undertaker match, The plans were for Undertaker to come into Mania with the WWE Championship and face Cena as Champion.
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CHRIS HERO RETURNS TO NXT UNDER K. OHNO
At NXT's latest set of Tapings at the start of the new year saw the return of former NXT Superstar and Indie sensation Chris Hero. There were reports of Hero returning to WWE several weeks back, But Hero shot them down with a very convincing Twitter post. However, Despite returning to WWE, Hero will still be competing at Evolve Wrestling shows 76 and 77 on the WWE Royal Rumble weekend.
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Bill Goldberg's new WWE contract will se him work three Pay-Per-View events, The Royal Rumble, Fastlane and WrestleMania 33. Plus its imagined that He will be making regular appearances on RAW hyping the events.
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New Japan Pro Wrestling is to set foot on American soil on July 1st and 2nd this year. It shall be two special shows of the G-1 tourney. The events are to take place at Long Beach, Los Angeles, and will produced by NJPW themselves, As their first shows in the US were managed by Jersey All Pro Wrestling.
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Kenny Omega has teased a possible departure from NJPW, Where he recently fought and lost to Kazuchika Okada in the Main event of Wrestle-Kingdom 11 for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Omega posted the following message on Twitter to his fans and supporters; "I will be stepping away from Japan to reassess my future. The path of my journey may change, but my goals will not. there is no plan. My schedule is cleared and I'm weighing all options. I've a lot to consider. Thx for the patience/support."
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Wrestling Veteran Perry Saturn has fallen into a possible situation of homelessness, as he is lacks money to pay the bills. Saturn has launched another GoFundMe page with a $100,000 goal. He posted an emotional video on the page on how he has nothing left. Perry has been dealing with serious health troubles over the years. We wish Saturn the very best.
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TNA and Alberto El Patron [fka Del Rio] are still in talks of a possible deal, But no deal has been reportedly signed by the Mexican Sensation. The talks between Alberto and TNA started way back on September 9th last year, When he was released from WWE. Alberto has also recently found himself in more controversy, where he was arrested in Austria with his Brother on December 30th for getting into a fight with a man at a local nightclub, Then another fight at he Police Station with his Brother when El Patron tried to calm his Brother down. El Patron was released from custody and left the Country twenty four hours later than planned.
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NXT Tag Team Superstar Shane Thorne has suffered a Knee injury at the January 5 Taping's. Thorne was injured during the Revival and TM-61 match, and WWE worked in an injury angle to compensate for Thorne's absence. Thorne underwent surgery that will keep him out of the ring for at least a few months. This has put a stop to a DIY and TM-61 program that NXT officials were prepping for.
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Nature Boy Ric Flair has decided to stop his Podcast that he launched not that long ago. The WWE Hall of Famer "doesn't want to do it anymore". The Ric Flair show's official Twitter account posted the following statement with a picture of the iconic Looney Tunes closer; "Thanks for subscribing and listening to the show but that's all folks!"
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Tag Teaming legend and man of many names Fred Ottman, better known as TugBoat, Typhoon and The ShockMaster was Hospitalised on Tuesday 10 January in St Petersburg, Florida due to being very sick and a really bad infection. Fred's wife Sheila, noted early Wednesday morning that Fred was alert and talking, and on Wednesday afternoon Sheila wrote that Fred was still very weak and sick but is expected to be better in a few days.
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Wrestling star Teddy Hart was arrested on New Years Day for operating a vehicle without consent of the owner and being intoxicated at the wheel. Hart attempted to get away from Law enforcement but was caught and arrested.
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WWE's William Regal sent out a false promise during the UK Championship title and tourney reveal, When Regal, said the following when asked if the WWE will steal UK Indie talent for their Tourney; "There is zero restriction on anybody working anywhere, except for these companies who won't let these fellas work for them [WWE]," Regal said in December. "They are free agents, just as long as we need them for certain dates, we'll give them plenty of notice. This is not the 'Big Bad Wolf' coming in to try and take away everything from anybody. This is to give these fellas, who we think are the best, some money in their pockets." Yet on January 5, What Culture Pro Wrestling said farewell to big names Joseph Connors, Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate and Trent Seven due to "WWE contractual obligations."
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"Diamond" Dallas Page, Christian and William Regal are to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the Class of 2017. While Page is a huge star, It is said that its unlikely that Page will be the Headlining act. Along with Page, Could be Rick Rude, The Natural Disasters Typhoon and Earthquake and Mike Rotunda (Irwin R. Schyster).
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WWE has completely removed the Pre-show from both RAW and SmackDown for the second week running. The company had reduced the Pre-shows from thirty minutes down to fifteen minutes, But WWE have gone with the option of getting rid completely.
SIGNINGS & DEPARTURES AND CONTRACT NEWS:
Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly and Raymond Rowe are expected to be WWE bound.
Jay Lethal Re-signs with ROH [2 Year Deal]
Bobby Fish Re-signs with ROH
ACH signs with Evolve
Chris Hero Signs with WWE
Raquel Departs from TNA
Mandrews [Mark Andrews] Departs from TNA
Broken Matt Hardy's TNA contract ends on February 29, and Jeff Hardy's ends in the same month.
SURPRISE STARS AT TNA TAPING'S:
Brooke Adams, Angelina Love, Alexis Neveah, Swoggle, Josh Barnett, Caleb Konley and Deonna Purrazzo.
CONFIRMED WWE UK TOURNEY COMPETITORS:
Danny Burch, Mark Andrews, Roy Johnson, Dan Moloney, Joseph Conners, Tyson T-Bone, James Drake, Tyler Bate, Sam Gradwell, Jordan Devlin, Wolfgang, Pete Dunne, HC Dyer, Trent Seven, Saxon Huxley and Tucker
INJURIES:
Shane Thorne of TM-61.
WEEKLY SHOW RESULTS AND PPV RESULTS
TNA
IMPACT WRESTLING
Date: 03/01/2017
Location: Impact Zone at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
[Josh Mathews and The Pope welcome all to a new era in TNA. Hype for Anthem as TNA's new owners and the direction that the company will be headed in. Ring Apron and set up is well covered in Anthems' logo.]
[World Champion Eddie Edwards in-ring promo. He promises something special for the Wolves Nation tonight. He is then Interrupted by Lashley, then EC3 in succession after a heel promo from Lashley.]
Impact Grand Championship: Moose (c) Defeated "The Miracle" Mike Bennett (w/Maria) (Still Champion)
Notes: Round Winners: RD1 - Bennett, RD2 - Moose, RD3 - Moose / Neither man could make it to their feet at the end of RD3, So Moose won via split decision by Judges 1 & 3.
Swoggle Defeated Rockstar Spud
After the match, a furious Spud loses his cool and runs down TNA and everyone, Then he quits. Then backstage, Moose is challenged by Mike Bennett to a Anything goes match for tomorrows One Night Only Live PPV, Moose accepts.
Fact of Life w/Eli Drake Special Guests: The Broken Hardy's
Drake after hyping his show, Informs the crowds that he isn't finished with EC3. Then he mocks Total Non-stop Deletion for not having him in it, Which Leads to Eli Drake and a Mystery Partner vs The Broken Hardys for the World Tag Team Championships at ONO Live Tomorrow.
The Decay (Abyss & Crazzy Steve) (w/Rosemary) Defeated The Helms Dynasty (Trevor Lee & Andrew Everett) (w/ GS Helms)
After the match, DCC take out Decay with Beer Bottles to the heads and stand tall over the Fallen Decay.
Sienna (w/Maria & Laurel Van Ness) Defeated Allie
Notes: Madison Rayne joined commentary for KO match.
Impact Main Event - Triple Threat Match For The TNA World Championship: Eddie Edwards Defeated Bobby Lashley and Ethan Carter III (Still Champion)
Notes: Finish came when Lashley was going to hit Edwards with the Title, Which saw Davey Richards run down to the ring to stop Lashley, to whom turned round and ate a Boston Knee Party for the win. The show ends with The Wolves celebrating.
ONE NIGHT ONLY: LIVE 2017
Date: 06/01/2017
Location: Impact Zone at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
Lashley Defeated Davey Richards
Four-Way Elimination Match for TNA X-Division Championship: DJ Z (c) Defeated Andrew Everett, Braxton Sutter and Trevor Lee (Still Champion)
Bram Defeated Robbie E
Anything Goes Non Title Match: Moose Defeated Mike Bennett (w/Maria)
Mahabali Shera Defeated Marshe Rockett
TNA Knockouts Championship: Rosemary (c) Defeated Sienna
James Storm (w/Bram & Eddie Kingston) Defeated Jessie Godderz
TNA World Tag Team Championships: The Broken Hardys (Jeff Hardy & Broken Matt Hardy) (c) Defeated Eli Drake & Tyrus (Still Champions)
TNA World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Edwards (c) Defeated Ethan Carter III (Still Champion)
IMPACT WRESTLING
Date: 12/01/2017
Location: Impact Zone at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
[In-ring segment with Ethan Carter III thats interrupted by Bobby Lashley. EC3 talks about Davey Richards screwing him in his last two world title matches. An angry EC3 calls out both Wolves, But Lashley comes out instead. He talks about doing anything to be champion whereas EC3 won't, and says Richards screwed both of them. Lashley then challenges EC3 to a World Title #1 contendership Last Man Standing match, Its made official.] Last Man Standing World Title #1 Contenders Match: Bobby Lashley Defeated Ethan Carter III After the match, A frustrated EC3 is escorted to the back by Security as Lashley celebrates. [Race for the Case next week. Participants involved: Eli Drake, Mike Bennett, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, James Storm, Bram, Kingston, Abyss and Crazy Steve. Winners of the matches get briefcases with matches in them which will take place at Open Fight Night in two weeks time.] [Backstage, Eli Drake with Tyrus are holding the backstage area under terror as Eli Drake makes a frightened member of the production team read out a statement saying that Eli is dropping the catchphrases, and will be dealing physical messages from here on out.] [New gimmick debuts for both Rockstar Spud and Aron Rex, With Rex donning the Adrian Street / Adrian Adonis get up with make up and feminine clothes and actions. Spud is the valet for Rex in a blue chauffeur suit who sings Rex's name. In the ring, Rex cuts a promo, But he interrupted by Robbie E who mocks both Spud and Rex. This leads to Robbie swinging first but he gets beaten down in a two on one situation. Rex hits Robbie with his fist that's covered in rings and says that violence is never the answer.] [Backstage promos by all of the DCC, Bram has his sights on Decay, Kingston says he has finally found a home in the DCC, while Storm says he is still the Cowboy and he has talked to the Devil. Storm then closes with officially naming the group as The Death Crew Council.] The DCC (Bram & Eddie Kingston) (w/James Storm) and Decay (Abyss & Crazzy Steve) (w/Rosemary) Fight to a No Contest After the match was waved a no contest, The DCC and Decay continue to brawl and fight on the rampway and to backstage area. [Backstage, Davey Richards apologises to Eddie Edwards for his actions at One Night Only: Live 2017, Eddie accepts and hypes Davey up for the Tag Team Title match tonight against The Broken Hardy's.] [Brooke Adams returns! She is interviewed by McKenzie Mitchell in an empty Impact Zone. She is excited to be back at her home, TNA! She reveals that she is back full time with TNA and she wants the Knockouts title, and she starts next week.] Braxton Sutter Defeated "The Miracle" Mike Bennett (w/Maria) Notes: Allie came out and the distraction of Bennett gets Braxton Sutter the win. After Mike and Maria head to the back, Maria comes up with a plan to for Allie. [Knockouts champion Rosemary Promo. She talks of her affect on the KO division being like a virus. Jade comes out Rosemary ends up challenging Jade to a Monsters Ball match next week for the title, Jade accepts. They fight and Rosemary escapes the ring as Jade fights her off.] TNA World Tag Team Championships: The Broken Hardy's (Broken Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) (c) Defeated The Wolves (Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards) (Still Champions) Notes: Davey Richards continues to show signs of frustration towards Edwards and a Wolves dissension. After the match, Davey, who was pinned by Jeff, Snaps at Eddie as the Hardy's celebrate to end the show.
WWE
RAW
Date: 02/01/2017
Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, USA
Promo segment with Kevin Owens, and Chris Jericho
Non-Title Match: Seth Rollins Defeated Kevin Owens Via DQ
Karl Anderson (w/Luke Gallows) Defeated Cesaro (w/Sheamus)
Last Man Standing Match: Braun Strowman Defeated Sami Zayn
After the match, Strowman attacked Sami when the EMT's were tending to Zayn.
The New Day announce they are in the Royal Rumble match. Titus O'Neal tries to get himself recruited by New Day, But he is rejected. This leads to a match.
Xavier Woods (w/Big E & Kofi Kingston) Defeated Titus O'Neil
Bayley backstage altercation with Stephanie McMahon leads to a RAW Womens title #1 contenders match between Nia Jax and Bayley being booked.
Drew Gulak (w/Tony Nese) Defeated Cedric Alexander (w/Alicia Fox)
WWE United States Championship: Roman Reigns (c) Defeated Chris Jericho
Notes: If Reigns gets counted out or disqualified, he loses the title. Kevin Owens is banned from ringside.
TJ Perkins Defeated The Brian Kendrick
Two on One Handicap Match: Rusev (w/Lana) & Jinder Mahal Defeated Big Cass (w/Enzo Amore)
RAW Womens Title #1 Contendership: Bayley Defeated Nia Jax
Notes: Charlotte Flair was on commentary
Kevin Owens Show w/ Goldberg
Notes: Segment ends with Roman Reigns and Goldberg taking out Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho and Braun Strowman.
SMACKDOWN
Date: 03/01/2017
Location: Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Maryse slapped Dean Ambrose after a segment with Miz was interrupted by Ambrose. Later in the show, Slapped Renee Young backstage.
Baron Corbin Defeated Dolph Ziggler
After the match, Kalisto ran down with a chair and scared Corbin off, But he turned round to eat a superkick from Ziggler, Suggesting the heel turn. Ziggler later in the show attacked Apollo Crews backstage.
Becky Lynch Defeated La Luchadora
After the match, Luchadora is unmasked by Lynch. Its Alexa Bliss, But then the original La Luchadora came out attacked Becky.
John Cena / AJ Styles Royal Rumble WWE title Contract signing / Hosted by Daniel Bryan
Notes: after a promo exchange, both men signed the contract, Then Baron Corbin came out and claimed he'll win the Royal Rumble match, and win the WWE title at WrestleMania. Then AJ attacked Cena from behind.
Carmella (w/James Ellsworth) Defeated Aliyah
American Alpha Defeated Breezango
After the match, The Wyatt Family warn American Alpha they are coming for their Tag Team Titles.
Natalya and Nikki Bella segment. Nattie cuts a heel promo on Nikki and it ends with Bella knocking out Natalya.
WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Dean Ambrose Defeated The Miz (c) (w/Maryse) (New Champion).
NXT
Date: 04/01/2017
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, USA
The Revival (Dash & Dawson) Defeated Tino Sabbatelli & Riddick Moss Tye Dillinger & Buddy Murphy Defeated Elias Samson & Bobby Roode Three-Way Match: Ember Moon Defeated Liv Morgan and Billie Kay NXT Tag Team Championships: #DIY (Ciampa & Gargano) (c) Defeated TM61 (Miller & Thorne) (Still Champions) Asuka Returns Next Week Steel Cage Match For NXT Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura (c) Defeated Samoa Joe (Still Champion)
RAW
Date: 09/01/2017
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
[A showdown at Royal Rumble between Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman is teased when Braun's demands of either Goldberg or Reigns can not happen, and Seth is the only one available for him to fight.]
Handicap Match For United States Championship: Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens Vs Roman Reigns (c) is rebooked for main event
Notes: Braun Strowman came out to interrupted but Roman Reigns came out and fought with Braun. It turned into a three on one beatdown until Seth Rollins with a chair made the save. An angry Stephanie McMahon books Rollins vs Strowman, and makes the Main event match the Handicap match for US title.
Braun Strowman Vs Seth Rollins ends a Draw via Double Countout
[Backstage, Sasha Banks is with Bayley. She believes in Bayley. Then Charlotte comes over to them and mocks Sasha's false friendship with Bayley. Then Nia Jax comes in and lays out Bayley and Banks, Then shoves Charlotte out of the way after Charlotte attacked a weakened Bayley.]
Jack Gallagher Defeated Drew Gulak
[Shawn Michaels Returns! He hypes his new film coming out, and shoots down the Rumble match appearance while hyping the Rumble's major players. When Michaels goes to hype his film, Rusev, Lana and Jinder Mahal come out to mock HBK. After some taunting, Enzo and Cass come out to back up Shawn. This leads to a match.]
Big Cass (w/Enzo & Shawn Michaels) Defeated Jinder Mahal (w/Rusev & Lana)
After the match, Enzo, Cass and Michaels celebrate Cass' win.
Neville Defeated Lince Dorado
After the match, Neville continues to attack Dorado until CW Champions Rich Swann comes out for the save.
Sheamus (w/Cesaro) Defeated Luke Gallows
Note: Karl Anderson was on commentary.
[The Undertaker Returns! He announces his place and return in the 30 Man Royal Rumble match!. He has dug 29 holes, for 29 Souls! No one tells Taker what to do.]
Nia Jax & Charlotte Flair Defeated Bayley & Sasha Banks [New Day and Titus O'Neal In-ring segment. O'Neal wants another shot at joining The New Day, But the boys insult Titus by making him do a Keg challenge that he failed to do during NXT in 2010. The New Day screw Titus, Which leads to a match.]
Kofi Kingston (w/Big E & Xavier Woods) Defeated Titus O'Neil
Handicap Match for United States Championship: Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens Defeated Roman Reigns (c) (New Champion)
Notes: Jericho scored to the pin on Reigns to win the US title.
After RAW, Undertaker returned to the ring to address the new United States Champion Chris Jericho with a Chokeslam, and one for Kevin Owens too.
SMACKDOWN
Date: 10/01/2017
Location: Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
[Ambrose Asylum w/Dean Ambrose - Special Guests: Miz and Maryse. / Both Miz and Dean Ambrose announce their places in the Royal Rumble match. Miz runs down Ambrose and demands he hands over the IC title. The segment ends with Ambrose laying out Miz with Dirty Deeds and awarding Maryse the Miz Participation Award.][Backstage, Nikki Bella is attacked by Natalya prior to their match.]
Nikki Bella Vs Natalya is a no go
Notes: Natalya and Nikki brawl and security try to break them apart, But Natalya attacks Nikki's injured knee.
Kalisto Defeated Dolph Ziggler
After the match, Kalisto is attacked by Ziggler and is flattened. Then Dolph hits Kalisto with a chair, which leads to Apollo Crews coming out for the save. Crews and Ziggler fight outside and inside the ring, Until Ziggler floors Crews and Kalisto again with the chair.
SmackDown Tag Team Championships: American Alpha (Jordan & Gable) (c) Defeated The Wyatt Family (Harper & Orton) (Still Champions)
After the match, Randy Orton and Luke Harper argue and it ends up with Harper Superkicking Bray Wyatt when Orton ducked out of the way. Tension builds of a Family dissension.
[Backstage, Alexa Bliss tries to manipulate Daniel Bryan into not giving Becky Lynch a title shot, But Bryan makes a Steel Cage match between Lynch and Bliss next week for the title.]
Carmella (w/James Ellsworth) Defeated CJ Lunde
John Cena Defeated Baron Corbin
Notes: AJ Styles joined commentary.
After the match, Styles and Cena staredown to end the show.
NXT
Date: 11/01/2017
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, USA
[Before the show, Asuka was attacked by Billie Kay and Peyton Royce.] Billie Kay & Peyton Royce Defeated Macey Evans & Sarah Bridges After the match, Royce and Kay brag about attacking Asuka before the show, Then Asuka comes out hobbling to the ring, Followed by Nikki Cross to assist her in clearing the Aussie Ladies off, Then Cross attacks Asuka. / After the segment, Asuka then takes out some officials. [Backstage, Sanity proclaim that they are going to "take", And in the background, Big Damo is stalking the group.] Elias Samson Defeated Jonathon Cruz Andrade Almas Defeated Oney Lorcan [Interview with NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura. He praises Roode in many areas, IE looks, great wrestler, But he isn't strong and won't be Champion. The Interviewer Phillips says that Roode asked him to give Nakamura this, a ticket stub from last year's NXT Dallas.] NXT Tag Team Championships: #DIY (Gargano & Ciampa) (c) Defeated The Revival (Dash & Dawson) (Still Champions) After the match, DIY celebrate their victory until Paul Ellering appears on the stage. DIY are distracted and The Authors of Pain come in from the crowd and beatdown Ciampa and Gargano. The Authors' raise the Tag Titles standing over the fallen champions. [Backstage in Mr Regal's office, He books DIY and The Authors of Pain for the Tag Team Titles at Takeover: San Antonio. He also announces that Roode and Nakamura will have a contract signing next week, Then Asuka barges in and demands a match at TakeOver, Regal asks against who? To which she replies "all of them!"]
UK CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY DAY 1
Date: 14/01/2017
Location: Empress Ballroom, Blackpool, Lancashire, England
WWE United Kingdom Title Tournament First Round Matches: Trent Seven Defeated HC Dyer Jordan Devlin Defeated Danny Burch Sam Gradwell Defeated Saxon Huxley Pete Dunne Defeated Roy Johnson Wolfgang Defeated Tyson T-Bone Joseph Conners Defeated James Drake Mark Andrews Defeated Dan Moloney Tyler Bate Defeated Tucker
UK CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY DAY 2
Date: 15/01/2017
Location: Empress Ballroom, Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Dark Match: Tucker and Saxon Huxley defeated Nathan Cruz and Dan Moloney WWE United Kingdom Title Tournament, Quarter Final's: Pete Dunne Defeated Sam Gradwell (To Advance) Mark Andrews Defeated Joseph Conners (To Advance) Wolfgang Defeated Trent Seven (To Advance) Tyler Bate Defeated Jordan Devlin (To Advance) WWE United Kingdom Title Tournament, Semi Final's: Pete Dunne Defeated Mark Andrews (To Advance) Tyler Bate Defeated Wolfgang (To Advance) Neville Defeated Tommy End WWE United Kingdom Title Tournament, Final - WWE United Kingdom Championship: Tyler Bate Defeated Pete Dunne (New Champion)
ROH
ROH TV
Date: 08/01/2017
Location: 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
[Kevin Kelly & Nigel McGuinness run through the Decade of Excellence Tourney that will see the winner get a ROH World Title shot. However, Only wrestlers who were apart of ROH over a decade ago can compete.]
Decade of Excellence Tourney First Round Match: Jay Briscoe Defeated BJ Whitmer (w/Kevin Sullivan & Punishment Martinez) (To Advance)
After the match, Whitmer, While seated in the centre of the ring says that next week, a sacrifice is coming.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young & The Beer City Bruiser Defeated Alex Reynolds & Jon Silver
After the match, Silas Young cuts a promo on wanting one more man to join him and The Bruiser so they can win the ROH Six Man Tag Team Titles. Silas brings out Bull James, only to turn on him when he and The Bruiser change their minds.
The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Ryan & Vinny Marseglia) Defeated Cheeseburger, Will Ferrara & Joey Daddiego
[After a video package of Broken Matt Hardy's challenge to the Young Bucks at Final Battle, The Young Bucks come out to accept the challenge. They also announce that they are staying with ROH as the latest contract signing. Then Broken Matt's Vanguard One Drone comes to the ROH arena, only to be superkicked by The Bucks.]
ROH TV MAIN EVENT
Decade of Excellence Tourney First Round Match: Chris Sabin (w/Alex Shelley) Defeated Colt Cabana (To Advance)
[Next week, Chris Sabin will battle Christopher Daniels in the Semi-Finals of the DOE Tourney, While Jay Briscoe faces the winner of Jay Lethal and Jushin "Thunder" Liger in their first round match.]
AAW
TRADITION CONTINUES
Date: 07/01/2017
Location: Knights Of Columbus Hall, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
Colt Cabana Defeated Silas Young Zachary Wentz Defeated Ace Perry Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett Defeated The Hooligans (Devin Cutter & Mason Cutter) Jessicka Havok Defeated Taya Valkyrie Nick Brubaker & Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya & CJ Esparza) Defeated Arik Cannon & Spears And Beers (Mike Hartenbower & Waylon) AAW Heritage Championship: ACH (c) Defeated Jake Crist (Still Champion) Stephen Wolf Defeated Eddie Machete Buck Nasty, Connor Braxton & Kody Rice Defeated Louis Lyndon, Marion Fontaine & Paco Alonzo Rey Fenix Defeated Michael Elgin AAW World Heavyweight Championship: Sami Callihan (c) Defeated John Morrison (Still Champion)
SHINE
40
Date: 13/01/2017
Location: The Orpheum, Ybor City, Florida, USA
Four-Way Match: Su Yung Defeated Angel Rose, Jayme Jameson and Jessie Belle Smothers
Malia Hosaka Defeated Brandi Lauren
Xandra Bale Defeated Aerial Monroe
Candy Cartwright Defeated Leva Bates
Rachael Ellering Defeated Chelsea Green
Three-Way Match - SHINE Tag Team Championships: Santana Garrett & Raquel (c) Defeated Thea Trinidad & Amanda Carolina Rodriguez and C4 (Amber O'Neal and Kennadi Brink) (Still Champions)
Three-Way Match - SHINE Title Match: LuFisto Defeated Allysin Kay and Mercedes Martínez (c) (New Champion)
NJPW
WRESTLE-KINGDOM 11
Date: 04/01/2017
Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Dark New Japan Rumble Match: Michael Elgin Defeated Billy Gunn, Bone Soldier, Cheeseburger, Hiro Saito, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Jushin "Thunder" Liger, Kuniaki Kobayashi, Manabu Nakanishi, Ryusuke Taguchi, Scott Norton, Tiger Mask, Yoshitatsu and Yuji Nagata Tiger Mask W Defeated Tiger The Dark [ACH] IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships: Roppongi Vice (Beretta & Rocky Romero) Defeated Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) (c) (New Champions) Four Way Gauntlet Match - NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championships: Los Ingobernables de Japon (Bushi, Evil & Sanada) Defeated David Finlay, Ricochet & Satoshi Kojima (c), CHAOS (Jado, Will Ospreay & Yoshi-Hashi) and The Bullet Club (Bad Luck Fale, Hangman Page & Yujiro Takahashi) (New Champions) Cody Rhodes Defeated Juice Robinson ROH World Championship: Adam Cole Defeated Kyle O'Reilly (c) (New Champion) Three Way Match - IWGP Tag Team Championships: CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano) Defeated Guerrillas Of Destiny (Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) (c) and Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) (New Champions) IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: Hiromu Takahashi Defeated Kushida (c) (New Champion) NEVER Openweight Championship: Hirooki Goto Defeated Katsuyori Shibata (c) (New Champion) IWGP Intercontinental Championship: Tetsuya Naito (c) Defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi (Still Champion) IWGP Heavyweight Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) Defeated Kenny Omega (Still Champion)
NEW YEAR DASH 2017
Date: 05/01/2017
Location: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Kyle O'Reilly, Ricochet & David Finlay Jr. Defeated Jushin "Thunder" Liger, Tiger Mask #4 & Henare The Bullet Club (Yujiro Takahashi & Hangman Page) Defeated Hunter Club (Yoshitatsu & Billy Gunn) CHAOS (Yoshi-Hashi, Rocky Romero & Baretta) Defeated The Bullet Club (Adam Cole, Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) Scott Norton, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima, Hiro Saito & Cheeseburger Defeated The Bullet Club (Tanga Roa, Tama Tonga, Bad Luck Fale, Kenny Omega & Bone Soldier) Michael Elgin & Kushida Defeated Los Ingobernables de Japón (Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi) Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma, Katsuyori Shibata, Yuji Nagata & Juice Robinson Defeated CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano, Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Will Ospreay) NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championships: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Manabu Nakanishi & Ryusuke Taguchi Defeated Los Ingobernables de Japón (Sanada, Evil & Bushi) (c) (New Champions)
WHAT CULTURE PRO WRESTLING
KIRBYMANIA
Date: 05/01/2017
Location: Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Joe Hendry Defeated Drake (w/James R. Kennedy) Via DQ Marty Scurll Defeated Gabriel Kidd (w/Prince Ameen) Ivelisse Defeated Lana Austin Joe Coffey Defeated Travis Banks Prospect (Alex Gracie & Lucas Archer) (w/James R. Kennedy) Defeated El Ligero & Martin Kirby WCPW Internet Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) Defeated Zack Sabre Jr. (Still Champion) Bully Ray & The Swords Of Essex (Paul Robinson & Scott Wainwright) (w/Bea Priestley) Defeated Drew Galloway, Johnny Moss & Liam Slater No Holds Barred Match: Joe Hendry Defeated Joseph Conners
LIGHTS OUT
Date: 13/01/2017
Location: Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England, UK
WCPW Tag Team Title Match: Johnny Moss & Liam Slater (c) Defeated Prospect (Alex Gracie & Lucas Archer) (Still Champions) Three-Way Match: Bea Priestley Defeated Ivelisse and Tessa Blanchard Travis Banks Defeated Zack Sabre Jr. Three Way Match - WCPW Internet Title #1 Contendership: Marty Scurll Defeated El Ligero and Gabriel Kidd Boiler Room Brawl Match: Primate Defeated Rampage Joe Coffey Defeated Doug Williams The Swords Of Essex (Paul Robinson & Scott Wainwright) defeat Joe Hendry & Martin Kirby WCPW Internet Title Match: Cody Rhodes (c) Defeated Ricochet (Still Champion) No Disqualification Match - WCPW World Championship: Drew Galloway (c) Defeated Bully Ray (Still Champion)
PROGRESS
CHAPTER 42: LIFE, THE UNIVERSE & WRESTLING
Date: 15/01/2017
Location: O2 Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
RINGKAMPF (Axel Dieter Jr. & Walter) Defeated London Riots (James Davis & Rob Lynch) Jack Sexsmith Defeated Sebastian Jimmy Havoc Defeated Aleister Black Natural Progression Series IV, Round One Match: Alex Windsor Defeated Livvii Grace The South Pacific Power Trip (TK Cooper and Travis Banks) Defeated The Origin (Dave Mastiff and El Ligero) Spud Defeated Paul Robinson PROGRESS Atlas Championship: Matt Riddle Defeated Rampage Brown (c) (New Champion)
LUCHA UNDERGROUND
LUCHA UNDERGROUND WEEKLY
Date: 03/01/2017
Location: Lucha Underground Temple, Los Angeles, California, USA
[Caterina makes Mil Muertes target Vampiro first before going back after the resurrected Prince Puma. / Jeremiah Crane taunts Caterina in the Temple Backstage area about beating the one she loves last week, But to his shock, Muertes isn't the one she loves.]
Sexy Star Defeated Mariposa
After the match, Mariposa's brother Marty the Moth came out to help her, But he ended up Chokeslamming her!
[The White Rabbit Tribe (Paul London, Mala Suerte and Saltagor) worship Mascarita Sagrada backstage, But he didn't seem impressed by them, and walks off. The Tribe continue worshipping him after he left.]
Trios Tag Team Match: Drago, Pindar & Vibora (w/Kobra Moon) Defeated The Rabbit Tribe (Paul London, Mala Suerte & Saltador)
After the match, Drago is put back in the chains that he came down to the ring in, But Fenix and Aerostar come out to attack the Moon Tribe and recover their friend. Moon unchains Drago, and he tries to attack Star and Fenix, But they restrain him.
[Sexy Star's offer to be in Mack's corner is refused by Mack, But its appreciated. / Mack is hyped up by Dario Cueto as the baddest Bull in the Temple. Cueto reveals tonight's match is a non-title match, to Macks frustration. Dario says tonight's match is just as important, as the winner picks the stipulation for his world title match with Mundo.]
Winner picks the Stipulation for their upcoming World Title match
Non-Title Match: Johnny Mundo (w/Jack Evans & PJ Black) Defeated The Mack
Notes: Johnny Mundo took advantage the distraction by Worldwide Underground at ringside.
After the match, Mundo trash talked Mack as Evans and Black held him down. Mundo then chooses a All Night Long match as their World title match stipulation, as Mundo insulted Mack for not lasting longer then Ten Minutes with him tonight. They beat down the Mack until Caterina and Mil Muertes appear on the ramp. They head to ringside then Mil brutally assaults Vampiro at the commentary desk and hits a Flatliner on him as Puma watched. This ends the show.
LUCHA UNDERGROUND WEEKLY
Date: 11/01/2017
Location: Lucha Underground Temple, Los Angeles, California, USA
[In Dario Cueto's office, He is speaking with LA City Councilman Delgado. Delgado says that soon they will be nothing more than just men among gods. Cueto says that The Gods will owe them a great debt of gratitude. After a toast to that sentiment, El Dragon Azteca enters the office, He wants Matanza tonight in a Death Match, Dario accepts.] [Vampiro at the commentary table warns Mil Muertes that his time will come.] El Texano (w/Famous B & Brenda) Defeated Joey Ryan After the match, Texano shoves Famous B out of the way when he tries to celebrate with him, But he shows interest in Brenda. [In-ring promo by Johnny Mundo. He says Taya is at home working on his documentary, Then he cuts a heel promo on how great he is, Then mocks the "believers" in the Temple, Then praises PJ Black and Jack Evans for being the only ones who believed in him. Mundo asks for them to leave, Then he cuts a promo on The Mack and runs him down, Which leads to Mack attacking Mundo from behind. Evans and Black come in to make the save for Mundo and beat him down until security breaks them apart. Mack then attacks several security members then declares the LU Title is going to be his.] Cage Defeated Veneno After the match, Cage puts on his Gaunlet hand weapon that Dario gave him, and he threatens the Referee with it in a fit of rage, But he calms down and leaves. As Cage leaves, Sexy Star realises that is was Veneno who was taunting her with Spiders, So she comes in and attacks Veneno when he is down. [Prince Puma is reflecting on Konnan's teachings while training. The voices get loader and louder until Puma is deafened by them. Then Caterina comes over to him and tells him about hearing the voices after you die. Puma says to her that he foresee's a very bloody future, But its Mil Muertes' blood, And Caterina tells him the same, But its Puma's blood she mentions.] Lucha Underground Main Event - Death Match: "The Monster" Matanza (w/Dario Cueto) Defeated El Dragon Azteca Jr. After the match, Rey Mysterio comes out to try and tend to his fallen student, But Matanza gets to him first. Then Matanza starts beating down Rey in a vicous brawl, Then when the fight spills onto a wooden area in the Temple, Matanza falls through to Dario's shock. Dario then orders everyone out of the Temple. [It seems as Marty the Moth is about to kidnap Melissa Santos, When he himself is abducted. Its revealed that it is his sister Mariposa who abducted him. She tells Marty that he has her attention, and maybe Marty has seen the light.] The Second half of Lucha Underground Season Three returns Summer 2017!
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Through The Ropes Newsletter Issue #19 - Monday 16th January 2017
Written By the Through The Ropes Team / Next Issue: Monday 30th January 2017
This Issue is Dedicated to George Michael 1963 - 2016 Rest in Peace xxxxx
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