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The Way Too Long Review of WWE Hell in a Cell 2009

Match #1: World Heavyweight Championship, Hell in a Cell Match c) CM Punk vs. The Undertaker Rehash Of: Breaking Point ‘09 Match #4: Tag Team Championship c) Chris Jericho & Big Show vs. Rey Mysterio & Batista Match #5: WWE Championship, Hell in a Cell Match

10 Thoughts on TNA Impact – 11/05/09

4. Desmond Wolfe doesn’t need to squash other wrestlers. He can kick it with the main eventers no problems. Though, if he had to use a useless talent to make a point, it’s probably good that he used Deaner. It’s not like Deaner has much left to lose.

10 Thoughts on ECW – 11.03.09

03. Shelton Benjamin is also a wash. Instead of making him a star, the company has been using him to put over new talent. Instead he should be entered into a feud with Christian pronto because he is the only one with the experience and style to really excite.

ClubWWI Interviews Sim Snuka

Thanks to James Guttman for sending in the following… Get ready to go Clubbin’ on the Other Side of the Tracks. Because – OH! – former WWE Tag Team Champion “Deuce” Sim Snuka joins ClubWWI.com for his first shoot interview since leaving World Wrestling Entertainment!

Smackdown recap for 11/06/09

In the back, Mickie James runs into Michelle McCool and Layla and they have a brief chat about the Team Mickie versus Team Michelle match at Survivor Series and some bitchiness ensues. After a Raw Rebound, Matt Hardy chats with Josh about how evil Batista is just encase we have viewers just j...

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DGUSA’s Next PPV Premieres This Weekend

“Untouchable” will also air on DISH Network’s All Day Ticket this Sunday. A 2-minute teaser to get your quickly up to speed: A look at Bryan Danielson vs. Naruki Doi: Dragon Gate USA "Untouchable" premieres on pay-per-view TONIGHT at 10pm...

Dennis Miller to Host Slammys

DENNIS MILLER TO HOST WWE SLAMMY AWARDS Created by the Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences in 1986, the Slammy Awards is considered to be WWE’s version of the Oscars. 2009 Slammy Award categories will include: WWE Superstar of the Year, WWE Match of the Year, and WWE Diva of the Year.

This Week in Indies

For our final stop on the tour (yea, I know, slow wrestling week) we head to Georgia and Championship Wrestling Overload’s debut in Milledgeville. Not a bad night with a little over 100 in attendance. The show started with CWO dissolving the National Heavyweight Championship. As a result DA...

TCWNN #12: Jamaican Me Crazy (well, not anymore).

Never the less, it’s a testament to the connection Kingston shares with the crowd that this has mattered not a lick in their seemingly immediate acceptance of him as a wrestler that can go toe to toe with a former World champion and current main eventer like Randy Orton (though to a lesser ex...

Wednesday, Nov 4

Poll Position: How Do You Feel About Kayfabe?

I had a friend who started getting into it at about the same time I did, and it was his mother who really destroyed the whole kayfabe thing for me. His was a single parent family, I was his closest friend, and our growing obsession with the weekly goings on in WCW and the WWF drew her in until she wa...

The Way Too Long Review for Batista: I Walk Alone – Disc Three

Match #11: World Heavyweight Championship c) Batista vs. King Booker vs. Finlay 12/1/06 Smackdown Match #12: World Heavyweight Championship c) Batista vs. Undertaker 4/1/07 Wrestlemania 23 Match #14: World Heavyweight Championship c) Batista vs. Undertaker

Tuesday, Nov 3

For Your Consideration…Oz-Man Cometh, Kevin Nash Nowhere to be Seen

Yes, that’s what it takes to color me surprised; a midcard guy gets a halfway decent push for one episode of RAW. This could either turn into a Punk move or it could fall into the bin of a million failed Shelton Benjamin pushes. Ozzy pops up on the screen and makes this a six-man tag team match. Kofi...

WWE Vintage Collection Recap – 11/01/09

We’re going on a trip through Survivor Series moments and our first match comes from 1987 and we begin with a tag team survivor series match led by Strike Force (Tito Santana and Rick Martel), The Young Stallions (Paul Roma and Jim Powers), The Fabulous Rougeaus (Jacques and Raymond), T...

Monday, Nov 2

Opinion: Cornette Comments On Hogan And Bischoff In TNA, ROH, WWE HOF

ROH is, in my opinion, the wrestling of the future because it’s the only promotion now concentrating on the product, letting the wrestlers wrestle and letting the fans decide who gets over. The stars are young, athletic, dedicated and hungry.

Pulse Wrestling’s Real-Time WWE RAW Report – 11.02.09

No intro music tonight, so the new RAW theme song will just have to wait. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne get a huge welcome in the arena and he sits on William Regal’s King of the Ring throne that WWE had stashed away for an occasion like this. He gets what is the biggest welcome of all the guest hosts so f...

10 Thoughts on ROH on HDNet – 11.02.2009

3. Another solid edition of Bryan Danielson’s Top 5 moments. What I’ve enjoyed the most about these segments the last two weeks is how genuine and enthusiastic about wrestling he comes across. When he talks about the bond he’s formed with other wrestlers and how much he cherishes it, you real...

Did WWE Break The Law By Trying To Erase Katie Vick From youtube?

The Connecticut Democratic Party thinks so. Linda disagrees. This is a thing that’s happening. I just want to know where the Connecticut Democratic Party was when someone could have stopped the Katie Vick angle from happening. James Caldwell is all over this story at PW Torch. He’s good peopl...

Your Hulk Hogan Wacky Quotes Of The Day

“I was in England presenting an award with Jerry Hall, Mick Jagger’s ex, and she told me the [Rolling] Stones were looking for a bass player,” Hogan said. “I sent her a ton of merchandise that she asked for and said ‘Tell Mick I’m a great bass player.’ I never heard a word back.

The Way Too Long Review of Batista: I Walk Alone – Disc One

Respect for Eddie (1:45): He talks about being unable to heat up a crowd during a house show match with Eddie Guerrero, and how much it drove Eddie crazy. He was really upset after the match, but Batista told him how much he respected him and everything was okay.

This Week in ‘E – Hulk Who?

WWE: A Mission on the Mat The Road to…Survivor Series World Heavyweight Championship Undertaker (c) v. The Big Show v. Chris Jericho Marshall gives RAW some love. SmackDown! (10.23.09) – A.M. RAW (10.25.09) – .7 RAW (10.26.09) – 3.7 ECW 10.27.09) – 1.0

Sunday, Nov 1

More on Shane’s Exit, Edge’s Return & Hornswoggle’s Partying

Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter http://wrestling.insidepulse.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Edge.jpg Did Shane McMahon's wife convince him to leave WWE? When will Edge return? And can anybody party like a leprechaun can party?

Saturday, Oct 31

Alternate Reality by Vin Tastic – RoHyalty…

In February of 2002 when the Era of Honor Began, there were three young knights who would battle before the masses seeking to entertain, gain acceptance, and display pride in their chosen trade before an appreciative sovereignty of wrestling fans. American Dragon Brian Danielson, who w...

Friday, Oct 30

Full match listing and details of WWE’s History of the World Heavyweight Championship DVD

Disc 3 – WWE Era Unforgiven ‘02 – Triple H vs. Rob Van Dam Taboo Tuesday ‘04 – Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels No Way Out ‘06 – Kurt Angle vs. The Undertaker SmackDown 4/7/06 – Rey Mysterio vs. Randy Orton Armageddon ‘07 – Batista vs. Undertaker vs. Edge Survivor Series ‘08 – John Cena vs. Chris Jericho

This Week in Indies

Now to Ohio and Mid Ohio Wrestling! The Andolinia defeated Trystan Tyler and Vinny DiMarzio, Moondog Scrap got a win when Preston Steele pulled a DQ, Joey Vengeance made Dylan Bostic submit, Johnny Mercury over the Milwaukee Mauler, the Black and Blue Crew over Hillbilly Jedd and James A...

Thursday, Oct 29

TCWNN#11: Ohhhhh brother…

Hulk Hogan has officially signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. This is kind of a big deal, and a major coup for TNA. I mean, I know for me personally, when I hear the words “Total Nonstop Action”, I think of a 56 year old near cripple, most recently best known for being the dad on a reality...

Poll Position: What Makes You Mark Out?

And so much for DX going after the tag team titles, eh? We should have realized that shit was beneath them. Or maybe they’ll casually swat Jericho and Show aside on the road to Survivors Series anyway. Why not? No? Fair enough. Not a mark-out moment.

Puroresu Pulse, issue 157: Return of the Grab Bag

Notes on Billy “Red” Lyons, from his Wrestling Observer obit Notes on Shota Chochoshvili, from his Wrestling Observer obit 1984-1985 Wrestling Observer notes via. Cross Face Chicken Wing 1988 Wrestling Observer notes via. Loss Late 2007 / Early 2008 Wrestling Observer notes

To Be Determined – The Old-New TNA

TNA signed Nigel McGuinness last week. McGuinness failed a WWE physical test and TNA made the best of the opportunity and swooped in and signed the former ROH champion. And once he was signed, TNA made him a star on his first show. To bring in a new wrestler (who wasn’t in WWE) and immediately hav...

The People’s Column: The CM Punk Dilemma

Undertaker did not do anything to put Punk over. No unique promo from Undertaker discussing the character of CM Punk. In fact, it just seemed like Undertaker’s plan was simply to show up at the Pay Per View and win without really acknowledging his opponent.

Wednesday, Oct 28

Saturday Evening Post – 10.28.09

This time is no different(**). There’s a whole lotta flashbacks detailing Hogan’s past misgivings and how he is only in this for himself. Search the same sites and writing and you’ll find a whole lotta flashbacks (archives) saying that wrestlers are suckers for being lead around by the onl...

The 7 Most Vile Wrestlers of the Last 20 Years

His cunning is matched only by his gaping insecurity. Though he probably admits it only to Stephanie, in the quiet moments before he’s overtaken by sleep, a dark corner of Trips’ psyche understands he deserved but a sublet on the main event spot and had it not been for nepotism he would be lit...

Tuesday, Oct 27

More on Hulk Hogan to TNA; Ric Flair Next? (Also: Nash Suspended)

Flair had apparently signed a deal with Hogan’s group that is touring Australia that would link Hogan and Flair for three years, but no word on whether or not that would lead to Flair going to TNA – something he hasn’t done at this point, probably in part to not burn bridges with Vince McMahon...

Total Nonstop Weekly – 10.27.09 Hogan Edition

“Hulkamania” is back! The biggest name in professional wrestling history, Hulk Hogan, is joining Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling (TNA), the fastest rising wrestling organization in the world and home to one of cable television’s highest rated shows for young men, TNA iMPACT! The ann...

A Modest Blog on Hulk Hogan to TNA… and he’s not alone

According to PWInsider.com Hulk Hogan has signed with TNA Wrestling. This week on Impact, there will be the announcement and some kind of segment featuring Hogan. Along for the ride is former WCW Vice-President Eric Bischoff. Here’s the hype video (with more below). and then this…

Monday, Oct 26

For Your Consideration…Who Books This NASCrap Anyway?

Chavo and Santino start off to remind us that they are actually wrestlers. Well, Chavo’s a wrestler. Santino is a comedy wrestler. We see a lower third hyping Batista’s DVD. Makes sense to turn a guy as his merchandise is coming out. Commercial. Ugh. Commercial. Commercial.

Reactions To Triple H’s Interview Comments About New Stars

PW Torch James Caldwell has some interesting quotes from Triple H’s interview with Powerslam Magazine. They include Triple H’s thoughts on leaving the business and young talent in WWE: “You put C.M. Punk in a 30-minute match with The Undertaker, it’s 50-50 all the way and then Punk wins clea...

Pulse Wrestling’s Real-Time WWE RAW Report – 10.26.09

How will the WWE Universe react to the events from WWE Bragging Rights? More importantly, is the Champ here? Keep it to the Pulse tonight for your real-time RAW updates!

Total Nonstop Weekly – 10.26.09

Paul Heyman won’t be coming to TNA. You can quit asking. Nigel McGuinness. TNA VideoZone iMPACT ThrowDown TNA World Title Match: AJ Styles v. Daniels v. Samoa Joe TNA World Tag Team Title Match: The British Invasion v. The Motor City Machine Guns Kurt Angle v. Desmond Wolfe

WWE News: Why The Clock Stopped During Iron Man Match

PWI Insider.com’s Mike Johnson reports that the clock was stopped during last night’s Iron Man Match between John Cena and Randy Orton because Vince McMahon wanted Cena’s cut cleaned before crowd brawling segment later in the match. Cena was busted open hardway by the box of the microphon...

Cornette Talks TNA Run, Russo

Cornette goes on to talk about how Jeff Jarrett talked him out of quitting the minute Russo returned and his role as an agent/producer, how he interacted with Russo in that role, and what happened when he was released (including the reason Dixie Carter and Terry Taylor gave him). He also exp...

This Week in ‘E – Get Well JR

Jeff Hardy vs. John Morrison SmackDown! – July 4, 2009 Extreme Rules Match Jeff Hardy vs. Undertaker SmackDown – November 14, 2008 Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk SmackDown – August 28, 2009 SmackDown! (10.16.09) – A.M. RAW (10.18.09) – .45 RAW (10.19.09) – 3.3 ECW 10.20.09) – 1.05

Bragging Rights Live Report

Post match, the long rumored Dave turned happened and it went over pretty well. I thought that Dave had some pretty good mike work leading to it, and the fans definitely bought it as if he were truly wanting to kick Rey’s ass for costing him the title.

Sunday, Oct 25

CHIKARA Chronicles: Cibernetico Shocker

CHIKARA “Cibernetico Increible” (10.18.2009); Philadelphia, PA - Louden Noxious announced to the crowd that Eddie Kingston would be unable to compete on the show because his nose was broken at a recent Combat Zone Wrestling event. Kingston’s match against BJW rookie, Ryuichi Kawakami,...

A Modest Blog on the Bragging Rights Report Card

Only Finlay and Jericho and the Hart Dynasty appeared to care. Matt Hardy still seems off his game, and he isn’t that good to begin with, while R-Truth was over-matched from the get-go. Kane was filler and acted it, with Finlay for some reason usurping him as team tough guy. Jericho was his usua...

WWE Bragging Rights Results…Simulated from WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010

Here are the results of WWE Bragging Rights, as simulated from WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010: -Beth Phoenix & Michelle McCool defeated Gail Kim & Melina (For some reason, they do not allow 3 on 3 Diva Matches) -John Morrison defeated The Miz -Rey Mysterio defeated The Undertaker, Bat...

The SmarK Retro Rant for WWF Survivor Series 1993

So finally the actual main event, with Luger & Undertaker v. Yokozuna & Borga. Yoko chokes away on the ropes, but misses the big fat splash and Luger slugs away. Yoko clotheslines him down, however, and Borga comes in for a punt to the ribs. Bobby’s line about Undertaker coming up with a...

WWE Vintage Collection Recap – 10/25/09

Recap of WWE's Vintage Collection which aired on 25th Oct, 2009. Featuring matches from various Halloween Havoc PPV's. Chris Jericho vs. Raven (1998). WCW Halloween Phantom vs. Tom Zenk (1991). Scott Hall & Kevin Nash vs. Harlem Heat (1996). Lex Luger vs. Brian Pillman (1989).

Rasslin’ Roundtable – WWE Bragging Rights 2009

SmackDown vs. Raw WWE Bragging Rights Tag Team Match: Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Mark Henry, Kofi Kingston, Jack Swagger and Cody Rhodes vs. Chris Jericho, Kane, Matt Hardy, Finlay, R-Truth, David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd Winner: Undertaker. Winner: The Undertaker.

Saturday, Oct 24

10 Thoughts on TNA Impact – 10/22/09

10. Really, Booker is already gone…. bound for glory in WWE eh? Oh dear. Wonder if he’ll receive the Christian treatment over there? ECW probably needs some new “veterans”.

Friday, Oct 23

Cade getting 2nd lease on life after plane pass-out?

Honestly, I don’t think it’s a smart move. If Cade has pulled a Guerrero, going through rehab, working independents, then it’ll show that the ‘E believes in 2nd chances to run a horse dead. However, if he hasn’t made any progress it’s just going to be another nail in Linda’s coffin.

Alternate Reality by Vin Tastic – Conversion…

Elsewhere on Pulse Wrestling this week… Andy Wheeler talks RAW and Shane-O-Mac’s departure in this week’s For Your Consideration. Jon Bandit reviews TNA’s Victory Road 2009 pay-per-view. Brian Eison recaps WWE Superstars, and Tess Nolde offers her Ten Thoughts on the show.

TCWNN#10: A Three Way Dance.

Narrowing down what I want to write about this week has been a bit of a pain, mainly because I spent the entire week in scenic Salem, MA (not as a tourist, but visiting friends, thank goodness- I went to college there and the tourists in October always drove me nuts), which made it a little hard...

Total Nonstop Action Presents: Victory Road 2009

MATCH #4: IWGP Tag Team Championship Match – Team 3D vs. The British Invasion MATCH #7: TNA World Tag Team Championship – Beer Money, Inc. vs. Booker T & “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner Rating: **½ Rating: **¼ MATCH #9: TNA World Heavyweight Championship – Kurt Angle vs. Mick Foley

Thursday, Oct 22

10 Thoughts On SmackDown – 10.16.09

5. Seriously? Eric Escobar going over Matt Hardy? Not only does that bury Matt Hardy more than ever before but it also means that Escobar, who has only had one WWE match so far, is going to be competing for team SmackDown at Bragging Rights. Now that’s just strange booking.

Wednesday, Oct 21

A Modest Blog on Vince McMahon not hating black people

Over on 57talk.com, there is a great interview with Dusty Foley, a former WWF jobber. Foley suggests that after the late 80s, Vince McMahon learned a lesson. He learned that if his WWF was the attraction, not the wrestlers in it, then he never had to worry about talent again. He has and had other w...

Monday, Oct 19

This Week in ‘E – The Boy Wonder Flies Away

Melina was traded from SmackDown to RAW Eve was traded from SmackDown to RAW Beth Phoenix was traded from RAW to SmackDown Mickie James was traded from RAW to SmackDown Rosa Mendez was traded from RAW to ECW SmackDown! (10.9.09) – A.M. RAW (10.11.09) – .6 RAW (10.12.09) – 3.4 ECW 10.13.09) – .95

Tuesday, Oct 6

Wednesday Wrestling Pulse Podcast: WWE Raw, ECW, Hell in a Cell and Bobby Lashley

We kicked off the new program tonight with a quick discussion of the WWE Hell in a Cell 2009 PPV then moved in depth into this week’s Raw and ECW show. After agreeing on WAY TOO MUCH to begin the show, finally we were at odds when we talked about which new wrestlers were getting a push in TNA. We fini...

Monday, Oct 5

This Week in ‘E – Matt Hardy v. The Internet

So SmackDown is essentially a syndicated show now? Now wonder they pulled all the big guns off the program. SmackDown! (9.25.09) – 1.9 RAW (9.28.09) – 3.1 ECW (9.29.09) – 1.0 In the opening match, The Undertaker pinned CM Punk with a Tombstone to win the World Heavyweight Championship.

Sunday, Oct 4

New Interim ECW GM, Vickie’s Return & More

Meanwhile, on the Smackdown 10th anniversary show, we saw the return of Vickie Guerrero as newcomer Eric Escobar’s manager, and a couple of special interbrand matches. And William Regal was made interim GM to replace Tiffany on ECW for now.

Wednesday, Sep 30

Junk News, Huzzah

Great news! ECW fake General Manager Tiffani was… oh! It’s Tiffany. I would have thought the WWE would spell the name with an i. Anyway, she injured her arm wrestling in FCW, not in a car crash as reported on ECW television. This should kill those ugly stereotypes about women being bad drivers a...

Tuesday, Sep 29

News On Timetable For The Rock To Host WWE Monday Night Raw

Since WWE began having celebrity guest hosts for each edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, there have been talks about which mainstream celebrities and former wrestlers would be brought in. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is reportedly unopposed to the idea of being a Raw guest host, which would be...

Monday, Sep 28

Opinion: This Week in ‘E – From a King to a Mayor

Hell in a Cell for the World Championship Undertaker v. CM Punk (c) Unified WWE Tag Team Championships Batista & Rey Mysterio v. Chris Jericho & The Big Show (c) On Last Week’s Episode… SmackDown ECW RAW SmackDown! (9.18.09) – 2.0 A.M. RAW (9.20.09) – .5 RAW (9.21.09) – 3.4 ECW (9.22.09) – 1.2

Sunday, Sep 27

WWE Vintage Collection Recap – 09/27/09

This next match is for the European Championship, and its between Chris Jericho & Eddie Guerrero, and happened on April 3rd, 2000. Coming in, both men are outside the ring and exchanging blows. Rolling back into the ring, Guerrero starts off with a vertical suplex, and then winks at Chy...

Friday, Sep 25

Opinion: TCWNN#6: Crash DVD.

Now, I know Vince is supposed to be so inundated with the WWE Universe that he has no clue what is going on in the world of pop culture; we all have heard the stories of him pulling the plug on Pirate Paul Burchill because he didn’t think pirates were “in”, despite it being at the peak of Pirates o...

Wednesday, Aug 19

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 Roster Revealed

RAW Big Show Carlito Cody Rhodes Chavo Guerrero Evan Bourne Festus John Cena Jack Swagger Ted Dibiase JBL Kofi Kingston Mark Henry MVP Mr. Kennedy Primo Randy Orton Santino Marella Shawn Michaels The Miz Triple H ECW Christian Ezekiel Jackson Goldust Shelton Benjamin Tommy Dreamer

Monday, Apr 6

Opinion: This Week in ‘E - WrestleMania Recap

After that was Undertaker and Shawn Michaels and all I can say is wow! See this match now. It will be winning awards in December. On Last Week’s Episode… SmackDown ECW RAW How They Rated SmackDown! (3.27.09) – 2.0 A.M. RAW (3.20.09) – .92 RAW (3.30.09) – 3.6 ECW (3.31.09) – 1.3

Saturday, Jun 14

Cult of ROH DVD Review: Dragon Gate Challenge 2, 03/28/2008

A distinctly different tag match to finish the night, and not just because there with six guys instead of four. The wrestlers carried themselves with equal or greater personality than shown in the other tags of the night and applied it to slower, methodical wrestling suited to a main event....

Thursday, May 22

Opinion: For Your Consideration…A Royal Disappointment

The WWE does not extend this Wellness Policy to non-active wrestlers. If it did, Theodore Long would have been fired years ago, as he is another of those open and notorious marijuana smokers. Since Regal appears to be shifting into a role as a non-wrestler, does this suspension really help a...

Monday, May 19

Opinion: This Week in ‘E - A Quiet Week in Connecticut

Stylin & Profilin’ – NWA World Championship Wrestling May 25, 1985 The Boss – NWA World Championship Wrestling August 17, 1985 Slick Ric – NWA World Championship Wrestling September 7, 1985 Golden Spoon – NWA World Championship Wrestling November 13, 1987

Thursday, May 15

Opinion: For Your Consideration…Anything Can Happen in the WWE

This has been for your consideration. Welcome to week 57. First, let me apologize for being a few hours late with this week’s column. I just got off my cruise this morning and figured it was only fair that I attempt to watch RAW and ECW before I write this week’s entry. You know, it’s a funny thing ab...