Cena/Ryback Match Ends in No Contest

From WWE.com 

ST. LOUIS — Ryback and WWE Champion John Cena threw everything they had at each other during Extreme Rules’ Last Man Standing Match.When the dust settled, it was clear both Superstars had hit the wall – figuratively and literally – and no man was left standing.

Who was the better competitor Sunday night? That remains a subject of debate. On the minds of the entire WWE Universe, meanwhile, is the wellbeing of the two match participants.

The bout was ruled a No Contest after 20-plus minutes of hard-hitting action culminated with a spectacular collision that not only brought the bout to an end, but also endangered the near-term careers of the WWE Champion and his top contender. While fighting on the entrance stage, Ryback bulldozed the Cenation leader through the entrance stage wall, sending sparks from broken light bulbs flying in the process.

View photos of the mayhem

Per the rules of the contest, which stipulated the winner must incapacitate his foe to the point of being unable to respond to a 10 count, official Charles Robinson had no choice but to rule the match over when neither The Champ nor Ryback could rise to his feet and break the count.

As WWE officials and medical personnel rushed to tend to the battered warriors, the WWE Universe inside Scottrade Center buzzed with excitement over the scene that transpired. Although it is too early to know the condition of either Superstar, Cena was removed from the scene on a stretcher, while Ryback left with assistance from officials. On the Extreme Rules Post-Show, cameras caught Cena removing his neck brace, getting off the gurney under his own power, and refusing further medical attention.

It was clear from the get-go that the Cenation leader was competing at less than full health. To even fight in the No-Disqualification, No-Count-out Match in the first place, The Champ courageously had to battle through a lingering Achilles tendon injury that would portend trouble in the most conventional of match types, let alone a Last Man Standing Match.

As it turns out, Ryback did not need to exploit Cena’s heavily taped ankle to gain an early upper hand. At the bout’s outset, the matchup looked wholly lopsided in the challenger’s favor.

Ryback plowed through Cena with his powerhouse offense. Although The Champ attempted his tried and true combinations, the effort seemed almost futile: Ryback brushed off Cena’s classic bulldog variation and ran through The Champ with a Lou Thesz press variant.

The top contender easily maneuvered the outsized Cenation leader. Screaming “easy” as he lifted Cena overhead in a gorilla press slam, Ryback demonstrated his power time and time again. He used a deadlift powerbomb on Cena, as well as a fallaway slam through a table. The latter impact kept the tenacious Cena down for a count of eight.

Ryback averted an Attitude Adjustment and connected with his “Meat hook” Clothesline, but a second attempt at his well-known lariat was reversed into an STF by the cagey WWE Champion. Cena appeared to knock Ryback unconscious, but the challenger made it to his feet at the count of nine.

Cena kept the momentum going when he countered a Shell Shocked into an Attitude Adjustment through a table — the second splintered table of the contest. Living up to his indestructible reputation, Ryback made it to his feet with one second left on the referee’s count.

As the action spilled into the WWE Universe, fans in the Scottrade Center got a close-up view of the heated battle. In fierce impact, Ryback slammed a piece of board against Cena’s skull. The Cenation leader joined his opponent in pulling out all the stops, later leaping out of the stands to splash Ryback through yet another table. The strategic Cena then got hold of a fire extinguisher, which he used to chase Ryback onto the stage. Two successive strikes with the fire extinguisher almost dropped Ryback for good.

Then, with Ryback positioned for an AA on the stage, fate took a turn for the worse, with Ryback spearing Cena directly into the set. EMTs were called for almost immediately as officials inspected the two warriors’ prone bodies.

The scary conclusion of the WWE Championship Match leaves in question the status of the WWE Championship scene and Ryback’s position as the top contender. As details emerge about the extent of any injuries suffered tonight, the WWE Universe is left to wonder just how the Cenation leader will recover from his first defense on pay-per-view of his 11th WWE Championship.

Extreme Rules 2013 Pre-Show With Guest Raj Giri From WrestlingInc.com 5-19-13

DTRT Wrestling News and Wrestling Inc team up for an hour-long interactive pre-show. Join Ed Boston and Raj Giri as they discuss what we can expect at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view, what they think will happen and should happen. As well as backstage situations which has resulted in card changes and more.

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AJ Lee Presented Her Very Own T-Shirt Backstage At Extreme Rules

Extreme Rules Final Match Card And DTRT Wrestling Pre-Show

Here is the final match card for tonight’s Extreme Rules Pay-Per-View.

(in no particular order)

Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Title
Ryback vs. John Cena

I Quit Contenders Match
Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger

WWE United States Title Match
Dean Ambrose vs. Kofi Kingston

Tag Team Title Tornado Match
Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan

Steel Cage Match
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar

Strap Match
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry

Extreme Rules Match
Randy Orton vs. Big Show

Fandango vs. Chris Jericho

Pre-show match
The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes

Don’t forget about DTRT Wrestling News’ pre-show at 6:00pm ET featuring WrestlingInc.com president Raj Giri. 

 

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TNA Recap: May 16 2013

Hulk Hogan came to the ring, he said he was shocked the way AJ Styles walked away last week from Sting & Kurt Angle. Hogan said he is proud of how the All American hero Angle took the fight to AJ. Hogan said AJ can go join Aces & Eights if he wants because who cares. Hogan said Angle is going to keep chasing AJ all the way to Slammiversary. Hogan said said it will be Angle vs AJ at Slammiversary. Hogan mentioned that there will be a contract signing tonight for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship match at Slammiversary. Hogan said out of nowhere came a man in our darkest hour & saved the day. Hogan called out the Monster Abyss so he could shake his hand & thank him man to man. Abyss didn’t come out but his brother Joseph Park came to the ring. Park said he sat at home last week on his couch & watched in shock & amazement as his brother Abyss returned to Impact Wrestling. Park said he couldn’t believe that his brother was here. Hogan said we need Abyss here now more than ever & if anybody knows where he could be it would be his brother. Devon & D’Lo Brown of Aces & Eights interrupted & came to the ring. Devon said they want Abyss because he stuck his nose in club business. Devon said that wasn’t a legal pin last week because Abyss didn’t make a tag to anyone. Devon said for Hogan to get Abyss out here now not that piece of trash. Devon said he is going to take a chunk out of Abyss’s *ss. Park said to Devon who the hell do you think you are talking to Hulk Hogan like that. Devon told Park to back out of his face & called him fat boy. Park said if it wasn’t for Devon & his pathetic thugs he wouldn’t had to been here looking for his brother Abyss. Park said to Devon & D’Lo that you 2 are starting to piss him off & he has had it with them. Park said to Devon lets do it right now & challenged Devon to a fight. Devon told him to shut up & said if Park wants a piece of me he needs to prove himself. D’Lo asked Devon to let him kick Parks *ss tonight. Hogan made the match of Park vs D’Lo. Devon said he has belief in D’Lo taking care of Park. Devon said tell Abyss when he finds him that he will take a chunk out of his *ss. Hogan said after Park beats D’Lo he is going to give Park the green light to tear Devon apart any time he wants. Hogan said “your going to have the whole Park family on your back, testify to that brother.”

Backstage James Storm was asked if he plans on getting revenge for what happened to him last week. Storm said just watch.

Bobby Roode vs Chavo Guerrero Jr.: During the match James Storm came to the ring & spit beer in Roode’s face. The referee’s decision was announced.

Kurt Angle came to the ring & said the Aces & Eights thing has been going on for about a year now & it has gotten to a point that you can’t trust anyone anymore. Angle talked about AJ Styles walking away last week. Angle said he never backs down from a fight & doesn’t want to wait for Slammiversary & called out AJ. Mr. Anderson of Aces & Eights came to the ring. Anderson said to Angle that AJ is not Angle’s boy & that next week AJ will be patched in as a member of Aces & eights. Anderson dared Angle to show up & said Angle is going to ne destroyed. Angle said he can’t wait & hit Anderson. Anderson bailed from the ring. AJ came to the ring behind Angle. Angle turned around & AJ dropped Angle with a Enzuigiri kick to the head.

Gut Check Winners 4 Man Tournament Bound For Glory Series Qualifier Match: Jay Bradley vs Christian York: Bradley got the win.

Backstage James Storm left Hogan’s office. Storm said Hogan told him that his actions have repercussions. Storm said nobody else has repercussions, they can jump on him but he can’t retaliate. Storm was asked where do you go from here & what are you going to go out there & say. Storm said keep watching.

Aces & Eights backstage, Anderson said if there was any questions about where AJ Styles loyalty lies there is no question now. Anderson said he can’t wait to patch AJ in next week. Anderson told D’Lo he is in a bad way & asked him if he knows what he has got to do tonight. D’Lo said he is going to kick Joseph Park’s *ss & earn back his colors.

Backstage Brooke Hogan talked to Mickie James about Mickie’s new music. Mickie said she wopuld have liked for more of a spotlight at Slammiversary. Brooke said she had to let Taryn Terrell & Gail Kim duke out their craziness. Brooke gave Mickie another Title shot against Velvet Sky next Thursday. Bully Ray appeared & pinned Brooke against the wall & said tell dad when he calls out Sting tonight it’s not going to so more of a contract signing as it’s going to be a negotiation. Brooke said you better negotiate a divorce. Bully said I will never divorce you until death do us part.

Gail Kim vs Velvet Sky: Velvet got the win. After the match Gail attacked Velvet & put her in a hanging figure 4 leg lock around the ring post.

A video package was showed of Suicide who will return next week.

X-Division Championship 3-Way Match: Petey Williams vs Chris Sabin vs X-Division Champ Kenny King: King pinned Williams for the win to retain the title.

Daniels & Kazarian backstage, Daniels was worried about a possible attack from James Storm.

Backstage D’Lo thanked Anderson for last week stopping Bully Ray from caving in his head with a hammer. Anderson said he didn’t do it for him he did it for the club. D’Lo said things have been spiraling out of control. Anderson said you know when it started. D’Lo said when he stepped up on Wes Briscoe & Garett Bischoff. Anderson said no you buried them. D’Lo said he messed up bad & is going to try & fix that. Anderson said he is pulling for him.

Daniels vs Hernandez: During the match James storm came out & Daniels got distracted. Hernandez took advantage & got the win. After the match Storm said Hogan said there is repercussions for his actions & told him to got out here an make a announcement for him. Storm announced that Chavo & Hernandez will defend their TNA World Tag Team Titles at Slammiversary against (Bobby Roode & Austin Aries) & Daniels & Kazarian) & himself James Storm & a partner of his chose. Storm said “sorry about your damn luck.”

D’Lo Brown vs Joseph Park: D’Lo busted open Park & when Park seen his blood he snapped. Park hit D’Lo with a Black Hole Slam & got the win. After the match Park snapped back out of it & didn’t know what had happened. Park now gets a match against Devon.

TNA World Heavyweight Championship Contract Signing with World Champion Bully Ray & Sting: Bully came tot he ring & shoved Jeremy Borash to the mat. Bully said he is the guy who defeated & took out Jeff Hardy & is the guy who will defeat Sting at Slammiversary. Bully said this will be more of an negotiation than a contract signing. Bully called out Sting. Sting came out but before Sting could get to the ring Bully said for him to Stop & called out Hogan. Hogan came out on the ramp & Sting entered the ring. Bully talked about how he screwed Sting, Hogan & Brooke & said he isn’t apologizing. Sting said he doesn’t care about an apology. Sting said when Bully gets to Boston he should take his arm & snap it into, Bully should pull his knee cap off, dislocate his elbow, he should rip out his throat, gouge out his eye & make him bleed. Bully said what is wrong with you, why would you be telling me to do that to you. Sting said because if you don’t do it to me then I ‘m going to do it to you. Sting said he doesn’t care where it is at he is going to make Bully bleed in Boston at Slammiversary. Sting said he wants a No holds Barred match. Bully said he bets these people would love to see him bleed at Sting’s hands. Bully said Sting has got his No Holds Barred match but on one condition. Bully said Sting has to agree, swear & sign that when he beats Sting in Boston that Sting will never wrestle for the World Heavyweight Championship again. Hogan said for Sting not to do it. Bully said he isn’t saying that Sting has to retire, what he is saying is he wants Sting to have to wrestle until the day he dies knowing that he can’t wear the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist again. Hogan said Sting doesn’t have to do it. Bully said there goes Hogan again making decisions for you, running your career, running your life & telling you what to do. Bully said to Sting what’s it going to be yes or no. Sting said yes. Bully shoved Sting. Sting punched Bully. Bully & Sting traded punches as the show went off the air.

Impact Wrestling Preview

Impact May 16

As reported on ImpactWrestling.com

TONIGHT on IMPACT: World Title Contract Signing, X Division Title match and more

Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 8/7c as the road to the June “Slammiversary” event continues! Reminder: Beginning May 30, IMPACT moves back to its old time at 9/8c on SpikeTV! Thursdays at 8/7C until then!

– Thursday’s broadcast will feature the World Title contract signing between Bully Ray and Sting for their main event bout at Slammiversary! Sting and Bully Ray will make the match official on Thursday on SpikeTV – the question is, will all hell break loose between champion and challenger? Don’t miss the contract signing on Thursday!

WATCH A PREVIEW OF IMPACT ON YOUTUBE: CLICK HERE

– “The Monster” Abyss made his surprise return to TNA this past week, joining Sting and Kurt Angle to defeat The Aces and Eights! Will we hear from Abyss this Thursday? Where has he been? How will Joseph Park react to his brother’s return? Don’t miss it!

– The X Division Championship will be on the line on Thursday as Kenny King defends in a three-way match against Chris Sabin and Petey Williams! Can Sabin continue his amazing comeback to regain the gold? Will Williams reclaim his spot atop the division? Or, will King continue to reign supreme?

– The World Tag Team Champions will be in action on Thursday in separate matches as Chavo Guerrero faces Bobby Roode, while Hernandez battles Christopher Daniels!

– Thursday’s IMPACT will also feature Knockouts action as Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky takes on longtime rival Gail Kim

– Plus, former Gut Check participants will battle in a tournament for a spot in the upcoming Bound For Glory Series! In the first match on Thursday, Jay Bradley will face Christian York!

All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT broadcast on SpikeTV, plus more news on the upcoming “Slammiversary” event!

Real Life Comeback for Jake “The Snake” – Thank You DDP!

In a story titled Ex-wrestler Page resurrecting fallen icon Jake ‘The Snake‘, Fox Sports South shares the story of the fantastic work that Diamond Dallas Page is doing since his retirement from wrestling in 2009 and the impact it has had on the life of Jake “The Snake”.

At his Accountability Crib, Page has been able to help Roberts overcome a $250 a day drug habit. Also, living there is another name well known to wrestling fans, Scott Hall.

The link above, is a must read for those who really care about people the way that DDP does.

On a side note, our friends at Wrestling Inc.com are reporting that Jake “The Snake” is among the names being considered for the WWE 2014 Hall of Fame class

TMZ: TNA Wrestler FINED Over Unscripted Crotch Thrust on Lady Announcer

TMZ is reporting on the fine that TNA Superstar Austin Aries received for this action that we reported on here:

TNA wrestler Austin Aries was hit with a “severe fine” by the organization this week after he went off the script during a recent live event and shoved his man bits into a female announcer’s face, TMZ has learned. The unscripted crotch-thrusting went down earlier this month on “Impact Wresting” … when Aries became upset at announcer Christy Hemme for calling him the wrong name during his ring intro. Hemme was clearly upset during the junk attack … and afterward, she even tweeted about the incident … calling it “unacceptable.”But sources tell us … Aries — real name Daniel Solwold, Jr. — reached out to Hemme and privately apologized, acknowledging he crossed the line. TNA also came down hard on Aries and slapped the wrestler with a fine — it’s unclear how much cash Aries will have to fork over.As for Hemme, we’re told she has spoken with TNA officials and told them she was “satisfied” with Aries’ apology. Wrestling … it just got REAL, SON!!