Author: Ed Boston

Backstage Notes On Last Night’s WWE Payback Pay-Per-View

Due to time constraints minutes were cut from two matches last night. Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton VS Seth Rolins and Roman Reigns and the main event John Cena VS Ryback.

As of last night the plan is that the Cena / Ryback feud has now ended and the WWE will now move forward with Daniel Bryan VS John Cena buildup for next month’s Money In The Bank event.

There were reports yesterday that CM Punk might not be at Raw tonight as he appeared to hint on his twitter that he would be attending a NHL game.

Due to AJ Lee being ill last night plans to have spots simular to those seen in the match between Taryn Terrel and Gail Kim were dropped as AJ was having difficulty during the match. The plan is to continue the feud between AJ Lee and Kaitlyn

Last night’s reveal that RVD would return at Money In The Bank comes with a catch – He will be working a limited schedule and will not be on the road. His contract is short term. Possibly long enough to allow WWE to build to a WWE Hall of Fame induction.

Is CM Punk Getting A New Theme Song Tonight At Payback?

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 We’re hearing some interesting rumors this morning that the WWE will be giving CM Punk a brand new entrance theme tonight. CM Punk will be returning to in-ring action for the first time since his match with The Undertaker in April. Payback is live from CM Punk’s hometown of Chicago Illinois.

It’s also worth mentioning that CM Punk only has a year left in his WWE contract and there is talk about having him turn face for the final year.

DTRT Wrestling News Staff Predictions for WWE PayBack

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Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk

John: Prediction – CM Punk
Trevor: This will be the match of the night. CM Punk is the anti-Cena and is respected for his epic in-ring ability and most of all his promo skills aka “pipebombs”. Punk has been absent since the night after Wrestlemania recovering from injuries he obtained during his match with the Undertaker. Let’s not forget Chicago is his hometown which will give CM Punk the hometown advantage with the crowd. Prediction CM Punk
Ed:  This match has the potential to steal the entire show. Jericho is one of my favorite’s and has been on a pretty good roll lately. Punk has been away since Wrestlemania so you have to give the edge to Jericho there. However, I’m thinking it will be Punk who comes out of here with the win. Prediction: CM Punk

Damien Sandow vs. Sheamus (WWE Payback Kickoff match)

John: Prediction – Sheamus

Trevor: why in the world is Sheamus in the kick-off show? His matches are always high quality Prediction Sheamus
Ed: A few months ago who would have thought Sandow would be in a match this big? Not me, that’s for sure. However, he has proven to be one of the better heels in WWE at the moment and a win over Sheamus would be huge. That’s not gonna happen though. Prediction: Sheamus

United States Champion Dean Ambrose vs. Kane

John: Prediction – Dean Ambrose
Trevor: will be a solid match performance by both individuals. prediction Ambrose wins
Ed: This should be a really good match as well. Ambrose is a fantastic in ring performer, and Kane is well…… Kane. I going with The Shield member on this one though, even though they got their first loss on Smackdown. Prediction: Dean Ambrose

Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett vs. The Miz vs. Curtis Axel (Triple Threat Match)

John: Prediction – The Miz

Trevor: despite his recent push there is still the question if Curtis is worthy of a pay-per-view win. If it was something like a WrestleMania I would say Axel would loose. However since this is a new event (payback) I give the win to Curtis Axel. Prediction Curtis Axel
Ed: There is no other choice on this but Curtis Axel and the push that the WWE is giving him. Any discussion about how good the other two have been is a waste of breath. Prediction Curtis Axel

Divas Champion Kaitlyn vs. AJ Lee

John: Prediction: AJ Lee

Trevor: This has been long overdue fans of both AJ Lee and Kaitlyn have expected a high profile match for over a year. It seams like WWE creative is at a loss as to what should happen with the entire divas division. If this match is done right it could start a new era for the divas division. I’m sure the much talked about match between Taryn Tarrel and Gail Kim in TNA will be a factor in how this match was written. prediction AJ Lee
Ed: There are several ways this match could go. Kaitlyn has been losing it mentally, so will she lose the belt as well. I could very well be time for the WWE to push AJ Lee’s in ring ability and the title would be a great way to do that. I don’t think that’s gonna happen though so I’m going with Kaitlyn to retain the title and hoping the make this fued into much more that a back stage battle of the Divas. Prediction: Kaitlyn

WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton & Daniel Bryan

John: Prediction – Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns

Trevor: The Shield is one of those factions that makes waves fot a tome and then kind of loose their edge. In the wrestling industry fans can easily grow tired of a gimmick if it is not properly used. However this match will be more about Daniel Bryan. His recent boost in popularity with the crowds has provided for an interesting dynamic. Bryan will shine in this match and Randy Orton will most likely turn heel. There is some tall of Daniel Bryan turning however at this point nothing the creative team could do would make fans turn on Bryan. However it would be beneficial creativity to have Rolins and Reigns keep the tag team titles. Prediction Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns
Ed: Rumors of a Randy Orton heel turn. The Shield losing as a team for the first time on Smackdown. Daniel Bryan’s weakest link phobia. Even though I think at the moment Bryan has been the best in ring performer since Wrestlemania, I think The Shield will prevail again and retain their belts. Prediction Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns

World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio

John: Prediction – Dolph Ziggler

Trevor: Dolph has been out of action for some time and the WWE probably feels a win for him is a must have. Look for Zeb Colter to be a factor in the outcome. A win for Ziggler would generate good heat for Summerslam. Prediction Dolph Ziggler
Ed: Not a whole lot to say here other than The Show Off’s push got sidetracked by injury (thanks Jack Swagger).  Prediction: Dolph Ziggler

WWE Champion John Cena vs. Ryback (Three Stages of Hell Match)

John: Prediction – John Cena

Trevor: John Cena is the face of the company while liked by the younger generation he is despised by the older. While Ryback will be showcased as a ruthless monster Cena wins. Prediction John Cena wins
Ed: On paper this looks like the perfect match for Ryback to finally win the WWE Title. However matches aren’t won on paper and the WWE isn’t ready for Ryback to be the face of the company. Prediction: John Cena

 

WWE Hall of Famer Sunny To Be Featured Diva Of July On WWE Classics On Demand

The troubled WWE diva who just recently finished a stint in prison is on the road to redemption and it appears World Wrestling Entertainment is taking notice. Our friends at WrestlingInc.com reported on the news earlier today. The article features Sunny promoting the news on social media and other details which you can view below.

Next month’s slate of WWE Classics On Demand programming will feature a summer theme highlighted by a profile on WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch and the broadcast of a WCW pay-per-view event from 1995 that took place on a beach.
A brief description of next month’s programming reads, “California… Where the beach is the place to be, the heatwaves are extreme, and the weather is always “Sunny”. Enjoy the very best from The Golden State all month long on WWE Classics On Demand.”

Sunny, whose trailblazing contributions to the professional wrestling industry earned her a place in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011, is ecstatic over WWE shining the spotlight on her once again. She promoted the video on Twitter with the accompanying message, “WATCH AT THE END OF THE VIDEO.. the featured Hall of Famer for JULY is MEEEEEEEE!!”

Sytch is also urging fans to subscribe to WWE Classics On Demand. She wrote on Facebook, “Hey everybody! If you don’t already subscribe to WWE Classics on Demand on Cable, the time to do it is NOW!! the FEATURED HALL OF FAMER for July is…… yep, you guessed it…..ME!”

TNA Recap: June 13 2013

Bound For Glory Series Selection Show

Hulk Hogan came to the ring & talked about what happened last week at end of the show when his daughter Brooke stopped him from hitting Bully Ray in the head with a hammer. Hogan said he told Brooke to stay home this week. Hogan then moved on to talk about the Bound For Glory Series selection show. Hogan said by the end of the show all 12 men for the Bound For Glory Series will be decided. He said 3 guys already have earned their way in & they are Samoa Joe, Hernandez & Jay Bradley. Hogan said there is 2 other guys who don’t have to do a thing because they already walked their walk & talked their talk that’s the last 2 winners of the Bound For Glory Series. Hogan brought out last years winner Jeff Hardy. Hardy said he is so tired of hammers & is so sick of the Aces & Eights. Hardy said he is going to win the Bound For Glory Series again this year & is going to win the World Title in San Diego. Bobby Roode who is the first ever Bound for Glory Series winner came out & said he has never lost he is 1 for 1 & thius year he is going to make it 2 for 2. Hogan said next week it’s Open Fight Night & he is letting the fans call in to vote or Twitter or whatever they got to do to decide who gets the first call out either Hardy & Roode. Roode said he hopes the fans vote for him because he will call out Hardy & he will kick his *ss. Hardy said kick my *ss now. Bully Ray & Aces & Eights interrupted & came out. Bully said what’s going on out here, what are you guys yelling at each other about, why is everybody so mad at each other. Bully said does it really matter which one of you or any of you win the Bound For Glory Series because at the end of the day whoever wins has to face the World Heavyweight Champion & we all know who the champ is going to be. Bully said he has a big problem with Hogan. Bully asked why how come none of the Aces & Eights are in the Bound For Glory Series. Hogan said he has a good idea how to figure you & your boys in. Hogan said Aces & Eights gets 1 spot & you guys will have to fight each other in a battle royal to decide who gets the spot. Bully said no matter who is in the Bound for Glory Series they are a target of the Aces & Eights & it’s because of Hogan. Bully said Hardy & Roode are both targets & sent Garett Bischoff & Wes Briscoe in the ring after them. Hardy & Roode tossed them out. Roode then attacked Hardy from behind & bailed from the ring & headed up the ramp.

Bad Influence(Daniels & Kazarian) backstage, they talked about the Bound For Glory Series.

BFGS Qualifying Match: Bad Influence vs James Storm & Gunner: Kazarian was on the mat grabbed a hpld of the referee to pull himself up & distracted the referee while Daniels hit Storm with a Tag Title Belt from behind. Bad Influence got the win. Daniels & Kazarian are in the BFGS.

Crimson was backstage & was asked what he was doing here. Crimson said it has been 12 months since you seen me & you want me to tell you what I’m doing here. Crimson said no.

Backstage Velvet Sky had a envelope & said it is a present for Mickie James & she is going to the ring to give it to her. Velvet said it will make everyone happy.

Crimson came to the ring & said 470 & 12. He said those 2 numbers have been consuming him. He said who remembers his 470 day undefeated streak. He said 12 months ago the undefeated streak came to an end. he said one small blemish on his record & he was sent home for 12 months. He said he in no linger consumed by numbers & he has an opportunity to qualify for the Bound For Glory Series. Crimson said so Joseph Park come out here & dance with the devils own, I’m starting with you.

BFGS Qualifying Match: Crimson vs Joseph Park: Park got the win.

Backstage Mickie James said Velvet has got something for me. Mickies sadi that’s so sweet of her that’s why I love her.

Velvet Sky came to the ring & said she needs to clear the air about something. Velvet said ever since losing the Knockouts Championship to Mickie James it seems like their friendship has been up in the air. Velvet said she has the solution to their problem in the envelope & called Mickie out to the ring. Mickie said you didn’t have to give me anything. Mickie said yes I;m th champion but your the Knockout of the month. Mickie said Velvet is such a giver. Velvet handed Mickie a piece of paper from the envelope & said that’s clearance from her doctor. Velvet said it’s rematch time baby, no more excuses. Mickie said you can get fake stuff like this on the internet all the time. Velvet said there is nothing fake about it. Mickie said even if this is real it says right here that you was cleared yesterday. Mickie said as far as I can see today your knee is still hurt. Mickie kicked Velvet in the knee & put Velvet in a submission hold. 2 referees came out & pulled Mickie off of Velvet.

Backstage Matt Morgan talked about having to qualify for the Bound For Glory Series. Morgan said he was the man that Sting couldn’t submit, couldn’t tap out, couldn’t pin & couldn’t beat. Morgan said he has to jump through hoops. Morgan said he will move on to the Bound For Glory Series & move on to be the World Heavyweight Champion.

BFGS Qualifying 4-Way Match: Rob Terry vs Kenny King vs Magnus vs Matt Morgan: Magnus got the win.

Backstage Eric Young mention his fishing show on the Animal Planet Channel & said he is going to try to get in the Bound For Glory Series by reeling in Austin Aries. Young said he is nervous, excited & he has to dump chum. young ran to the restroom to the toilet.

“Rampage” Jackson had arrived & was backstage.

Sting came to the ring & talked about being inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame last year. Sting talked about failing to beat Bully Ray at Slammiversary & that now he can’t wrestle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship again. Sting said Bully sent wave after wave until he was overwhelmed & his strength ran out & Bully took over & won. Sting said he will never forget that he was left out there to defend for himself & that there was not one wrestler who came from the back to help him when he was in dire Straights. Sting said but that’s OK. Sting said Bully & Aces & Eights are like a fine tuned machine no matter what they got each others back. Sting said Aces & Eights are like a family. Sting repeated the word family several times. Sting said just when I thought I was out they suck me back in. Sting said I realize I have to go to a place I never thought I would go again & that’s to create my own family, a family that I can trust & they know that they can trust me, my own family or should I say my own mafia, my own new Main Event Mafia. Sting said soon the new Main Event Mafia will rise & Aces & Eights will fall.

BFGS Qualifying Match: Eric Young vs Austin Aries: Aries got the win.

Aces & Eights backstage, Bully said DOC what’s the problem we already put the issue on the table & ace got the spot. Bully said Hogan thinks he has this club where he wants us making us fight each other to get in the Bound For Glory Series. Bully said it’s done it’s settled. Everybody agreed but DOC was reluctant.

Backstage Chris Sabin talked about coming back from his injuries & winning the X-Division Championship & whether or not he would give it up for a World Heavyweight Title shot.

Battle Royal BFGS Qualifying Match: Aces & Eights members Mr. Anderson, DOC, Devon, Knux, Wes Briscoe & Garett Bischoff: Aces & Eights made a mockery out of the match. Aces & Eights had planned out who was going to win. Anderson & DOC was the last 2 in the ring. Anderson went to eliminate DOC & DOC didn’t want to go along with the plan. DOC punched Anderson & went after him but Anderson was able to toss DOC over the top rope to eliminate him. Anderson got the win & the spot in the BFGS.

Backstage “Rampage” Jackson asked Kurt Angle what he meant last week when he said he would give him a shot when he was ready. Angle said if was going to step into his world it’s going to take time because he has to train.

Aces & Eights backstage, Anderson & DOC was arguing. Bully said all you had to do was stick to the plan. Bully said they are doing to us what we have been doing to them. DOC said he gets it but you guys are always talking about stepping up. Bully said he gets stepping up & he likes the passion but we had a plan & we should have stuck to it. Bully said this fighting with each other isn’t going to go over too well with him. DOC said that’s bad. DOC said AJ Styles hit him with our hammer. DOC said tonight he is going to step up & take out AJ. Bully said for DOC to get the job done.

BFGS Qualifying Match: Kurt Angle vs AJ Styles: Late in the match Aces & Eights came out & Anderson distracted the referee while DOC & Knux went after AJ but AJ moved & they hit Angle in the corner. AJ tossed DOC out of the ring & Kicked Knux in the back of the head & Knux rolled out of the ring. Anderson ran into the ring & Angle hit Anderson & AJ rolled up Angle from behind for the pin. AJ Got the win. After the match AJ left & Aces & Eights attacked Angle. “Rampage” Jackson came to the ring with his big chain & Knux & Anderson bailed out of the ring. Rampage tried to hit DOC with the chain but DOC was able to avoid it & bailed from the ring. Rampage & Angle kept Aces & Eights from getting back in the ring.

 

 

Trip Down Memory Lane: AJ Lee Hypes Payback Pay-Per-View Match, Tweets Candid Photos of Friendship With Kaitlyn

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“Somebody’s Gonna Pay” Watch The Official Music Video For Mickie James Hit Single

Mickie James might have turned completely heel during last night’s “Impact Wrestling” but the knockouts champion is all positive when it comes to the recent release of her album “Somebody’s Gonna Pay”. The country music star / wrestling icon recently performed at the CMA fest held in Nashville Tennessee to a enthusiastic crowd and her album continues to make it’s mark on the country music charts.

Last week Mickie went to a local Wal-Mart store to see for herself that her album was being soled. After being shown where it was located by an employee she couldn’t resist saying “That’s me” to a shocked employee. In celebration of the album finally being available to buy check out the official music video. Which among other things features a WWE hall of famer showing a little “stratusfaction” with a swift kick to a two-timing cheater in a bar (where else in a country music video?)

TNA Wrestling Invades Nashville’s CMA Fest

TNA posted the footage above of Mickie James, Eric Young, Jeff Jarrett and James Storm at Nashville’s Country Music (CMA) fan fest last weekend. In the video, Jarrett discussed his ties to Nashville, as well as the new season of Eric Young’s Off The Hook, which premieres this Sunday at 8pm ET on Animal Planet.

Raj Giri of WrestlingInc.com featured the above

AJ Vs Kaitlyn Has What It Takes To Bring The Diva’s Division Back To The Forefront

If there’s one thing that has frustrated me more about the WWE in the past year is the lack of focus on the diva’s division. These talented and athletic wrestlers have not been given the chance to show off their abilities unlike Impact Wrestling where the “Knockouts” are given the chance to wrestle every week. In 2013 it amazes me how much the “good-ole-boy” mentality still has such a strong hold on the industry and in this case the WWE. These female wrestlers are just as athletic and can put on one hell of a match when given the fair opportunity.

I hate to even bring this up but I have to use the match at TNA Slammiversery as a perfect example of what a fair match is when it comes to female wrestling. Our society is way past the old-fashioned outdated belief that women wrestlers need to be managers, valets and the like. In the WWE Kaitlyn, AJ Lee, Tamina and others are clearly waiting to show off their in-ring abilities. Regardless who the winner is this Sunday at the WWE Pbayback pay-per-view the storyline between AJ Lee and Kaitlyn must continue.

When will the WWE learn that most wrestling fans want to see women’s wrestling? No gimmick matches but REAL wrestling and a fair amount of time in the ring? The WWE broadcasts for 3 hours every Monday night there is no excuse for not giving equal time to a diva’s match every week. Yeah we get it WWE, your “family entertainment” if you want to set a good example then let the diva’s actually wrestle. I’m tired of the segments and all the promos I want to see real wrestling.

When it was announced that AJ Lee would be facing Kaitlyn for the diva’s championship I was excited. However I’ve realized that the creative forces within the WWE have let fans down so much that I began to question if they would actually follow through with this plan. The WWE creative team is famous for beginning stortylines and then ending them without a good finish.

When I think of AJ Lee and Kaitlyn I am reminded of the epic battles between Trish Stratus and Lita. The potential is there for a feud that I believe would bring so much needed attention to the diva;s division it would reinvent the entire concept of what a diva is. NO, I am not calking for a return to the “attitude era” I am calling for fairness in the 21st century. This Sunday while everyone is focused on the male-dominated main event at WWE payback I will be hoping for a main-event quality match from both AJ and Kaitlyn.

For those that want to bring up the issue of so-called “ring rust” when it comes to AJ Lee might I ask “Who’s fault is it?” She has been given the role of your typical diva and has been given very little time to actually compete. Diva’s get more in-ring time at NXT then they do on the WWE main roster. Don’t you think that’s a little messed up?

For those superfans of AJ and Kaitlyn and other diva’s might I also suggest that just settling for seeing your favorite diva on TV regardless of what she is actually doing is not good enough? Is it really unfair to demand a little more wrestling for your favorite diva’s? Those of us who ask for fairness are no less fans then you are. We just know that they can do so much more when given the fairness which they deserve.