TNA Recap: May 23 2013

Hulk Hogan came to the ring & talked about being in his hometown of Tampa, Florida. Hogan said AJ Styles apparently made a decision to go to the other side with Aces & Eights. Hogan brought out Sting to the ring. Hogan told Sting that he appreciates what he is doing for the TNA family but the stipulation of not World Heavyweight Title match ever again doesn’t have to happen. Sting said he wants Hogan to keep it just the way it is because he blames himself for the situation with Bully Ray because he told Hogan to trust Bully. Sting said he wants to take the Title & power from Bully & if he can’t do that then he doesn’t deserve to ever be champion again. Hogan said it doesn’t have to happen, I’m running the show not Bully. Brooke Hogan came to the ring & said she doesn’t want either one of them taking the blame over something she did. Brooke said she fell in love with that jerk. She said Sting shouldn’t have to fight him because she was a dumb girl who fell for the bad boy. She said she drove a wedge between Sting & her dad & she drove a wedge between her father & herself over this jerk. Hulk Hogan said you don’t need to go there we can handle this whole situation. Brooke said she was the catalyst for the whole company going up in smoke & she is sick of seeing her dad & sting take the blame. She said she is proud of the Knockouts but she feels like she ruined everything & that she should resign. Hulk said you haven’t ruined anything you just refocus you helped the Knockouts division now move forward beyond Bully & take care of business. Brooke said she promised Dixie that she would handle this. Bully Ray came to the ring & said why are the 3 of you taking the blame. Bully said it’s his fault & he is the one who turned the entire company upside down.  Bully said he runs the show around here. Bully said he blames Brooke for making him fall for her. Bully said he still loves Brooke & always will & that’s why he will never take off his wedding ring.

A video is showed of Suicide who returns next.

X-Division Match: Joey Ryan vs Petey Williams vs Suicide: Kenny King did commentary during the match. Suicide got the win to earn a spot in the Ultimate X match for the X-Division Championship at Slammiversary.

Backstage Chris Sabin offered to be James Storm’s tag partner. Storm said he appreciates the offer but said no because Sabin has an opportunity for the X-Division Title.

Backstage Brooke confronted Bully. She said what do you mean you still love me. Bully said what does it sound like it means Brooke., yes I still love you. Bully walked away.

Mickie James & Velvet Sky backstage, Mickie asked Velvet about her knee. Mickie asked if Velvet if she still wants to got through with the Title match tonight. Mickie said she wants Velvet to be 100% sure she wants to have the match tonight. Velvet said she is sure.

Gut Check Winners Bound For Glory Series Qualifier Tournament Match: Sam Shaw vs Alex Silva: Aces & Eights came out instead of Alex Silva. Wes Briscoe congratulated  Sam Shaw on his victory & said he should thank him because he left Silva bloody & beaten in the parking lot. Briscoe said it’s not fair that he isn’t in this tournament & that he is Mr. Gut Check  & should be in the ring. Briscoe said he is going to show Sam Shaw how lucky he is. Briscoe, Garett Bischoff & DOC attacked Shaw & beat him down. Magnus came to the ring & Aces & Eights bailed from the ring. Magnus said Shaw is his friend & that Briscoe just made it personal. Magnus talked about Aces & Eights ramming his head into a fork lift truck 2 weeks ago. Magnus said Briscoe wasn’t in the tournament because he doesn’t deserve it. Magnus challenged Briscoe to a match.

Magnus vs Wes Briscoe: Aces & Eights interfered in the match. Magnus won by DQ. Aces & Eights attacked Magnus & beat him down. Samoa Joe came to the ring & cleared Aces & Eights out of the ring.

TNA Hall Of Fame announcement at Slammiversary.

Aces & Eights backstage, Devon said to  Bully did you tell Brooke that you love her. Bully said did you see the way she looked. Bully said Magnus after tonight will never forget the name Wes Briscoe.& said great job on the back up out there. Bully said despite some recent disappointments & turned & looked at D’Lo Brown. Bully said AJ Styles isn’t going to let them down he guarantees it.

Footage was showed of Kurt Angle in New York in his quest to save Olympic wrestling.

Kurt Angle vs Mr. Anderson: AJ Styles was seen arriving to the arena on his motorcycle. Later AJ came down to ringside. Taz got up & hugged AJ to welcome him. Anderson hit Angle from behind with a low blow while Angle & the referee was distracted by AJ. Anderson got the win.

Backstage Gail kim was asked about her match at Slammiversary with Taryn Terrell. Gail said what match, she said she took out Taryn weeks ago & that she also took out Velvet & her own partner Tara. Gail said she should be getting the Title shot tonight not Mickie James. Gail said she is the greatest Knockouts champion that ever existed. Taryn attacked Gail & someone pulled Taryn off of Gail. Gail said your crazy.

TNA Tag Champs Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Hernandez was at the announce table. James Storm came to the ring. Storm said he had the chance to be part of 2 of the greatest tag teams in TNA, America’s Most Wanted & Beer Money. Storm said lets do it again. He said he has done once , done it twice, lets face it women love  a good tag team wrestler. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries came out. Roode said the 4 years that he was Storm’s partner in Beer money was the worst 4 years of his life. Storm said it wasn’t his fault that Roode couldn’t handle drinking with the old cowboy. Roode said the night he smashed a beer bottle over Storm’s skull & beat him for the World Heavyweight Championship made him the proudest happiest man walking God’s green Earth. Roode wants to know who Storm’s joke of a partner is going to be. Bad Influence(Daniels & Kazarian came out. Daniels said 2 weeks ago they proved the Dirty Heels( Roode & Aries) couldn’t beat us & Chavo & Hernandez are the luckiest team in all of Mexico. Kazarian said a couple of weeks ago they offered Storm a spot in Bad Influence & like a dumb dummy  Storm turned them down & that offended them. Kazarian sais whoever Storm picks as his partner is not going to live up to the high standers set by the best tag team in the business. Shark Boy came to the ring acting like Stone Cold Steve Austin. Shark Boy wanted to be Storms partner. Robbir E came to the ring & he wanted to be Storm’s partner. Robbie e even had a list of awful tag team names. Robbie E & Shark Boy argued. Gunner slipped into the ring & started at Storm then turned around & double clotheslined Robbie E & Shark Boy. Gunner slammed Shark Boy to the mat & picked up Robbie E on his shoulders in a torture rack. Storm told Gunner that he will see him at Slammiversary & shook Gunner’s hand. Gunner will be Storm’s partner at Slammiversary.

Backstage Joseph Park asked Sting for some advice about his first championship opportunity against Devon for the TV Title. Park said some of the boys were talking about him getting the strap & Park said it sound like it kind of hurts. Sting said getting the strap is a good thing. Sting said you want the strap the belt it is a good thing I promise. Park said he hopes Sting beats Bully Ray. Sting said next week Hogan put him in a tag match, Devon & Bully against me & partner & he hopes Abyss come back. Sting to park I bet you can set that up. park said there is no way & that Abyss want even talk to him. Sting said your going to kayfabe me all the way to the end on this thing aren’t you. Sting said if it can’t be Abyss then he wants Park to be his partner. Park said you want me to be your partner. Sting said how else will justice be served. Park agreed to be Sting’s partner.

Knockouts Championship Match: Mickie James vs Knockoputs Champ Velvet Sky: Mickie got the win to become the new Knockouts champion.

Aces & Eights backstage, Bully asked D’Lo if he got the ice & washed the bikes. Bully proposed a toast to Anderson for beating Kurt Angle & a toast to AJ Styles who is about to be patched in & wear their colors.

Aces & Eights came to the ring to patch in AJ Styles as member of Aces & Eights. Bully said we do what we want when we want. Bully said no one member of this club is anymore important than the other & that they are an equal unit. Bully said when someone in the club screws up they pay for it that’s what happened to D’Lo Brown. Bully said D’Lo was nothing but a disappointment. Bully said one guy stepped up & proved himself & that guy was Anderson. Bully said he is proud to call him his brother & proud that he wears out colors. Bully said tonight is about the guy who they are about to initiate into the club & our brotherhood. Bully called AJ Styles to the ring. Devon held the ropes open for AJ. Bully said that is the biggest sign of respect that his brother could have shown him. Bully said it is a big night for AJ & for the club. Bully said everyone wanted you but you knew better & that you know where the power lies in this company. Bully gave AJ a beer & said it is no secret that AJ doesn’t drink. Bully told AJ that he wants him to put up his beer & cheers him & drink with him & said let this be a sign. Bully said you can give your heart to Jesus but your soul belong to the club. AJ & Bully touched beers & drank. AJ guzzled his beer down. Anderson gave AJ his colors & Bully told AJ to put it on. Anderson held open the vest for AJ. Kurt Angle came out & said he had to see this with his own 2 eyes. Angle said AJ’s legacy in TNA just went down the crapper. Angle said AJ disgust him. Angle said for AJ to go ahead & be apart of this scumbag group Aces & Eights. Angle asked AJ f that is what he really wants. Bully said that is exactly what he wants. Angle said he didn’t ask Bully & that he was talking to AJ. Bully said no your talking to one of my brothers. Bully told AJ to put on the colors. AJ put on the colors & hugged Bully, Anderson & Devon. DOC tossed Angle into the ring & Aces & Eights beat him down. DOC & Knux held Angle & Bully gave AJ a hammer to hit Angle. AJ hit Angle in the knee with the hammer & kicked Angle out of the ring. Aces & Eights celebrated & when they had their backs to AJ, AJ grabbed DOC & spun him around & hit him with in the head with the hammer & hit Bischoff Then bailed from the ring before Aces & Eights could get their hands on him. AJ retreated in celebration up the ramp & Aces & Eights was furious.

 

AJ Styles And The Faith Connection

It’s no secret that TNA Impact wrestling star AJ Styles is a follower of the Christian faith. There are interviews and other examples of the TNA wrestling icon expressing his faith in mutable ways. From his choice for his iconic entrance music to what he wears to the ring.

There’s no doubt obstetricals being in the wrestling business and a Christian, most of the things you see at a wrestling show are not exactly “biblically approved” if you were to ask most believers. Nevertheless AJ Styles has been able to make everything work together for the good. While some storylines might tend to push the envelope just a little bit AJ Styles always seams to come out on top and is always doing the right thing. So when the Aces and Eights storyline started to revolve around getting the phenomenal one to join it’s ranks fans were left to wonder “would he do it”. After all for the last few months AJ’s character has been a mystery ever since he lost his chance to go after the championship for a whole year.

Last night as Impact Wrestling was nearing the end of the weekly broadcast viewers witnessed the unthinkable. The man who has always put his faith and morals above everything else was getting patched in as a member of the rebel motorcycle gang that has been tormenting TNA Wrestling on it’s quest to gain ultimate control of the company. Even more shocking the person who doesn’t drink alcoholic beverages was having a cold one with the boys right in the middle of the ring. But in true AJ Styles form in the end he turned on Aces and Eights attacking them in the middle of the ring and standing proud at the top of the entrance ramp as the broadcast went off the air in Tampa Florida.

You see behind the scenes AJ Styles has always put his relationship with Jesus Christ above everything else. So it came as no surprise when AJ ultimately didn’t join the gang. One sure sign that this indeed would be the outcome was something Bully Ray said to AJ. “You can give your heart to Jesus, but your soul belongs to the club”.

Christian’s don’t do anything that would jeopardize their connection with Jesus Christ. As believers we know that our whole being must be committed to Christ. Knowing that AJ Styles firmly believes this also we knew he wasn’t going to send out a mixed message even if it was scripted. AJ’s countless examples of being a light in the darkness for his faith while also being a founding figure in impact wrestling is self evident. Even last night while he was standing in the ring he was wearing a cross necklace and a belt buckle of what appeared to be three crosses on a hill. Getting back to something mentioned earlier, his theme music. Did you know that his entrance music was written and recorded by a popular hip-hop Christian music group? yes it’s true AJ tells the story that he went to Jeff Jarrett and asked if they could do his entrance music for him. Jarrett also being a Christian and friends with the music group gladly agreed. And despite attempts to update and change his popular entrance music on a few occasions it has for the most part remained the same.

It will be interesting to see where this goes next week. You can watch “Impact Wrestling” Thursday nights on SPIKE TV.

AJ Lee Tweets Photo With Dolph Ziggler, Jokes “He Lives”

AJ Lee tweeted a photo taken with her in-ring “boyfriend” while visiting the World Heavyweight Champion while he continues to recover from a serious concussion which he obtained in a match with Jack Swagger.

AJ Lee and Big E. Langston have been without their mentor since they took him to the airport to board his flight the night of the incident.

The Latest on WWE Hall of Famer Sunny

Back in October we reported on one of our favorite WWE Diva’s of all time – the beautiful Sunny and some of the difficulties she was having. Today, WrestlingInc.com has the following update they got from TMZ:

Source: TMZ

TMZ reports that WWE Hall of Famer Sunny has been released from prison in Connecticut. She says she contracted HPV before entering prison and learned later that it had become cervical cancer. Sunny says she has undergone a hysterectomy and is now apparently free of cancer.

The Hall of Famer was jailed for four months after troubles with her boyfriend Damien Darling. She was arrested six times in a four month period before going to prison.

Sunny says she has written an autobiography while in prison and will be moving to New Mexico for a fresh start. She is on conditional discharge for the next two years.

 

 

Sunny

Bully Ray Tweeted a message for AJ Styles

Bully Ray Tweeted a message for AJ Styles on Monday. Bully Tweeted: “As of this thurs on#IMPACTLIVE on @SpikeTV.. @AJStylesOrg will “Never Walk Alone.” Welcome to @TheAcesAnd8s my brother. Ya “cut” is waitin”

Legendary British Wrestler Mick McManus Dead At 93

Originally Published By THE SUN

WRESTLING legend Mick McManus has died at the age of 93.

One of the biggest names in the history of the sport in Britain and long-term star of ITV’s World of Sport, McManus truly was the man who fans loved to hate.

Frank Rimer, who runs the British Wrestlers Reunion, said: “I am deeply saddened to announce the death of the legend that was Mick McManus, who passed away at 1am.

“Mick never recovered from the loss of his beloved wife Barbara and lost the will to live, despite the loving care of the nurses at the celebrity home for retired actors Brishing House where he lived out his final days.

“Even the arrival of his old friend Lord Richard Attenborough recently failed to lift his spirits, refusing all food and drink until he quietly slipped into a coma three days ago.

“Mick was without doubt, through his own efforts, the greatest wrestling name that the UK has ever seen or will see again, and even 25 years after his retirement, he retained his aura of stardom until the end. He was 93.”

Tributes have been pouring in throughout today from wrestlers and fans on both sides of the Atlantic and from all generations.

WWE star William Regal tweeted: “Very sorry to hear of the passing of one of my childhood heroes, Mick McManus.

“I only got to see him wrestle live once. It was on my 9th birthday and I remember him giving me an autograph. Got to know him in the 1980s and he was always nice. A great man.”

Nick Aldis, better known as Magnus in TNA wrestling, said: “Woke up to the sad news of the passing of one of British Wrestling’s true legends: Rest in Peace Mick McManus.”

Nick also posted a picture of himself as an 18-year-old training at the Dropkixx Academy on a day when McManus paid a visit to inspire the students.

‘Superstar’ Mal Sanders, the first man to beat McManus in a televised match, wrote on Facebook: “I wrestled Mick a hundred times or more when I first came into the business and he looked after me every time.

“The wrestling game never has or never will see his like again. God bless Mick.”

TNA Wrestling: British Boot Camp star Marty Scurll said: “RIP Mick McManus, the greatest British wrestling villain in history. I was fortunate enough to meet Mick a few times. True gent. Sad day.”

Georgia Lottery Launches New TNA Impact Wrestling Game (Press Release)

ATLANTA (May 21, 2013) – The Georgia Lottery Corporation has partnered with IMPACT WRESTLING to launch its new instant game IMPACT WRESTLING.

“We are pleased to partner with IMPACT WRESTLING to offer a fresh, new game to our players and wrestling enthusiasts,” said Georgia Lottery Corporation President and CEO Debbie D. Alford. “Every dollar raised by this game will benefit HOPE and Pre-K students.”

The IMPACT WRESTLING instant game went on sale statewide Tuesday.

“Given the rich history of professional wresting in Georgia, we are honored and delighted to be the first wrestling organization to be featured on a Georgia Lottery ticket,” TNA President Dixie Carter said. “Our partnership with the Georgia Lottery is a uniquely exciting one for both our Impact Wrestling brand and our superstar talent.”

With IMPACT WRESTLING, players can win prizes up to $25,000.

Players also can enter non-winning tickets for a second chance to win tickets to a live IMPACT WRESTLING event. Visit galottery.com for more information

Raw Recap: May 20 2013

The show started with a ambulance driving into the arena with lights & sirens. Ryback stepped out of the ambulance & stood on top of the ambulance. Ryback talked about his match with John Cena at Extreme Rules. He said Cena didn’t walk away he was carried away. He showed exclusive footage of Cena being rolled on a stretcher to a ambulance. Cena refused medical treatment & got off the stretcher. Ryback said next time they meet Cena wont refuse being put in a ambulance & medical treatment. Ryback proposed a Ambulance match with Cena for WWE Payback. Ryback insulted the fans. Ryback said it is pathetic that the fans think of Cena as their hero. Ryback said at WWE Payback he will take Cena to the morgue with all the fans. Ryback said “there is only one fact of life & that is Ryback rules!”

It was announced that Paul Heyman will introduce his newest client tonight.

Fandango & Wade Barrett vs The Miz & Chris Jericho: During the match Fandango danced with Summer Rae out on the floor. Barrett was angry with Fandango & was yelling at him. Jericho beat up on Barrett & tag in The Miz who then beat up on Barrett. Barrett tapped out to The Miz & his Figure 4 Leg Lock. The Miz & Jericho got the win. After the match Jericho & Miz approached Fandango who was still dancing on the floor with Summer. Fandango left Summer & took off through the crowd. Jericho held out his hand to Summer & she took it. Jericho twirled her around & dipped her. He pulled he in close & they locked eyes & it appeared they was about to kiss but Jericho put up his hand in her face & dismissed her. Summer was embarrassed & upset. Jericho walked away laughing.

Vickie Guerrero came out with her trademark “excuse me!” Vickie announced that Jack Swagger will compete tonight in a match against an opponent chosen by the fans via the WWE App. The choices are The Great Khali, R-Truth or Randy Orton.

Daniels Bryan in the locker room was mad. Kane came in. Bryan said it finally hit him that they are not the tag team champions. Kane said all this negativity isn’t productive. Bryan said he fells naked with the title. Kane made a joke that Bryan isn’t wearing a shirt or pants.. Bryan said to Kane that The Shield took us to the wood shed last night how can you make jokes. Kane said he is confident & so should Bryan. Kane said we get a rematch & if we want the titles back we can’t show weakness because The Shield pray on vulnerability. Bryan said he isn’t the weak link on the team & they argue. Kofi Kingston came in & stopped them. Bryan said I will see you out there & walked away.

Footage was showed of Mark Henry in a Extreme Rules post show interview. Henry said he is going home.

Sheamus vs Titus O’Neil: Sheamus got the win.

Paul Heyman came to the ring & talked about Brock Lesnar beating Triple H in a cage match at Extreme Rules. Heyman said Lesnar is enjoying the spoils of war & Triple H had to tuck his sledgehammer between his legs & go back home to mommy.Heyman said it’s time for something new & different. Heyman introduced his newest Paul Heyman guy Curtis Axel fomally known as Michael McGillicutty. Axel is the son of Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig & the grandson of Larry “The Ax” Hennig. Triple H interrupted & came out to the ring. Triple H said he isn’t embarrassed about last night because he went to war with Brock Lesnar. Triple H said Lesnar beat him just like he did Lesnar at WrestleMania. Triple H said lesnar didn’t walk away from the battle he limped away. Triple H said he was in the back listening to Heyman run his garbage chute & it just donged on him that it would make him happy to come out here just because he can & beat the everliving crap Heyman. Axel got in Triple H’s face & said the game around here has changed. Axel said how about you talk to me first. Triple H slapped Axel acroos the face knocking him to the mat. Heyman looked on in shock. Triple H said he changed his mind & said first he is going to have a match with Axel & when he gets done kicking his *ss he will kick Heyman’s.

Alberto Del Rio vs Big E Langston: AJ tossed Del Rio’s bucket across the ring. Langston poked Del Rio in the eyes while the referee was distracted by the bucket. Langston got the win.

AJ vs Layla: Before the match started footage was showed of AJ’s altercation with Kaitlyn at Extreme Rules. AJ got the win by submission with the Black Widow.

Cody Rhodes vs Zack Ryder: Rhodes got the win. After the match Ryback came to the ring. Rhodes bailed from the ring. Ryback attacked Ryder. Ryback hit Ryder with a clothesline, powerbomb & a Shell Shocked. Ryback tossed Ryder from the ring & then picked up on his shoulders & carried him to the ambulance & stuffed him in it. Ryback yelled “Ryback Rules!”

The Shield came to the ring. Dean Ambrose talked anout winning the United States Championship & Seth Rollins & Roman reigns winning the WWE Tag Team Championships. Ambrose said they brought power back to the titles. He talked about all the people who didn’t believe in The Shield. Rollins said this is just the beginning. Reigns said the hounds of justice run this yard. Ambrose said the fire of justice is burning bright & we are the flames believe in The Shield.

The Shield vs Team Hell No & Kofi Kingston: The Shield got the win.

Backstage Triple H was getting ready for his match & a trainer came & told Triple H that the doc said he isn’t ready to compete tonight. Triple H told him to tell the doc that he is going out there & if he doesn’t like it he can seek employment elsewhere.

Kaitlyn & Natalya backstage, Kaitlyn said she has a number for her secret admirer. Natalya asked if she has tried to call it. Kaitlyn said there is no voice mail & that he is too shy but they have been texting. Natalya wanted her to give the number to Khali to see if he can find out who the number belongs to. Kaitlyn said no. Cody Rhodes came walking down the hallway on his phone. Kaitlyn said what if it is Cody & that he is texting. Natalya grabbed Cody & Kaityn took his phone to check & see if he is her secret admirer. Kaitlyn said it isn’t him & that Cody is posting pictures of himself on the internet. Cody asked her what her is her problem. Kaitlyn said nothing & that she is glad it isn’t him.

Jack Swagger vs Randy Orton who the fans chose via the WWE App by a landslide: Orton got the win.

Triple H vs Curtis Axel: During the match something seemed wrong with Triple H. Triple H was disoriented & went over next to the announce table & sat down & asked a for some water. He poured a bottle of water over his head & got up to go back to the ring. Before he could get in the ring he turned around & went back & sat down again. Trainers checked on him & decided he couldn’t continue. Triple H got up to walk & he fell to the floor. Raw goes off the air.