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Scott Steiner Says Triple H & Stephanie Need to Leave Wrestling

The following are highlights from Scott Steiner’s media call promoting Sunday’s Slammiversary event:

Legal issues with Dixie Carter: “I mean, [Dixie Carter] is a joke. She was basically a pain [in the butt]. Talked the truth about Hogan. She dropped the case and we’ll see what happens. It’s not over.”

Favorite TNA moment: “My favorite moment was the Main Event Mafia. The champions were all together, and that was a lot of fun because you had a lot of history in the ring every time we stepped in the ring. A lot of us had been around for a long time, so the stuff that we did backstage, the stuff that didn’t make it on TV was also entertaining and funny. To date, that’s been the highest rated portion of TNA’s existence. A lot of people bought into it because of the reality of everything. It was a lot of fun.”

The differences between Dixie Carter’s management and Jeff Jarrett’s management: “If you talk to anybody, there’s a huge difference. When people see Jeff, they know that he knows what he’s doing. Clearly, everyone knew that Dixie didn’t know what she was doing. She was a mark wanting to be on TV. It’s night and day. People wanna come to work, they’re excited about what everyone is doing, and it is a totally different atmosphere.”

What changes should occur in pro wrestling: “The first change they should make is getting rid of Stephanie McMahon and Hunter McMahon, because they’re two idiots who are running the whole place up there. It’s like, I feel sorry for the wrestlers nowadays. They’ve got to follow the instructions of these two idiots that clearly don’t know what they’re doing. They’re not watching because the ratings are down, and the reason why I call him Hunter McMahon is because she obviously wears the pants.”

Why he’s not going in the WWE Hall of Fame: “I’m not going into the WWE Hall of Fame, because I’m not going somewhere where there’s nowhere to go. GPS the WWE Hall of Fame. Where’s it at? See, I’m not going somewhere where if I get in trouble or something, I can’t call 911. I can’t have a beacon call, or call the coast guard. Cuz, who knows? It could be in Atlantis for all I know. Or it could be in parts unknown. It’s a joke. How can you go somewhere that is non-existent? I’d be better off if the WWE Hall of Fame was on the moon… cancel your reservations if you want to see me, because it’s not happening.”

The Taz Show Recap – Smackdown Analysis, Carmella Wins Again, Where’s Tye Dillinger? More!

Taz opens today’s show speaking about last night’s episode of Smackdown Live.

He says that it was nice to see Carmella scale the ladder and claim the Money in the Bank briefcase on her own this time, but James Ellsworth found a way to get back into the building and got involved in the match again, even after being banned from the building by GM Daniel Bryan.

Taz thinks that Daniel Bryan and/or Shane McMahon need to do something to maintain their credibility moving forward, such as suspending Ellsworth for some amount of time. Bryan specifically ordered Ellsworth to stay out of the building and Ellsworth ignored him. Taz says that Bryan needs to show Ellsworth who’s boss.

He thought that Randy Orton cut a good, convincing promo last night and Mahal’s interruption was well done as well. He’s exciting to see the return of the Punjabi Prison match, but if he was WWE he wouldn’t have had Mahal talk nicely about The Great Khali. Taz says that Mahal should be a dirty, nasty heel who shouldn’t talk nicely about anyone.

NXT Tag Team Championship Match Announced

WWE has announced that Heavy Machinery will receive a shot at The Authors of Pain for the NXT Championships on the July 12th episode of NXT. Here is the preview they posted for the match:

NXT Tag Team Champions The Authors of Pain to defend against Heavy Machinery on July 12

The Authors of Pain have built their NXT Tag Team Title Championship upon a foundation of brute force and physical dominance. However, against Heavy Machinery — AOP’s newly confirmed challengers for the July 12 episode of NXT — Ellering’s menacing monsters, for once, find themselves against opponents who can more than match their immensity.

For Tucker Knight & Otis Dozovic, the battle cry of “steaks and weights” isn’t just playful banter; it’s a way of life. The numbers tell the story: 320-pound Knight boasts a 365-pound bench press and 500-pound squats and deadlifts, while 330-pound Dozovic lays claim to a 475-pound bench press, a 610-pound squat and a 710-pound deadlift. Beneath the muscle and outsized personalities are two elite grapplers who torched collegiate competition before turning to NXT, where their success has been just as great.

Not that any of those facts will intimidate The Authors of Pain. Akam & Rezar are 300-pounders, and they have MMA and world-class wrestling backgrounds, too. Their WWE Hall of Fame manager appears to have his misgivings about the burly challengers, even if he won’t admit it, but AOP only has one thing in mind: Adding Knight & Dozovic to The Book of Dominance.

Which super-heavyweight tandem will prevail? Don’t miss this huge NXT Tag Team Championship battle when it takes center stage Wednesday, July 12, on NXT, streaming exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network at 8/7 C.

Talk is Jericho Recap w/ Baron Corbin – Money in the Bank Win, Transitioning from NXT to WWE, Getting Yelled at by The Undertaker, More!

Jericho welcomes Baron Corbin to the show.

Corbin informs that he lives just down the street from Jericho, in a house that was previously owned by both Big Show and The Undertaker. He says that the house was definitely built for a big man as the doorways are enormous and the ceilings are 18-20 feet.

Jericho congratulates Corbin on his big Money in the Bank ladder match victory, and Corbin thanks Jericho for coming up with the idea many years ago. Jericho informs that he and then-writer Brian Gewirtz were brainstorming ideas on how to utilize a bunch of talents who were getting a push within the company.

Jericho suggested that they have a ladder match where they’d fight over a contract for a Title shot the following night. Gewirtz took that idea to McMahon who adjusted it so the talents could cash in the contract at any point during the next year, and he also insisted that the contract be in a breifcase.

Footage of Chris Jericho’s Return In Singapore

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Dinner with the King Recap – LaVar Ball on RAW, Potential Match with Cody Rhodes, WWE Title Feud with The Miz, More!

Lawler is joined on today’s show by his co-host Jerry Lawler.

Lawler begins today’s show speaking about the MizTV segment from RAW this week, which featured LaVar Ball and his two sons. He says that this was certainly a silly segment, but it undoubtably accomplished its goal of getting people to talk about Monday Night RAW.

Lawler says that ‘wrestling purists’ who had a major issue with this segment need to chill out and settle down. WWE tries to be topical and if they have an opportunity to bring someone on RAW who has been in the public eye, they’ll do it every single time.

Moore mentions that Cody Rhodes dropped Lawler’s name on his conference call earlier this week. Rhodes was asked who he’d like to wrestle moving forward and he said Kenny Omega and Jerry Lawler. Lawler says he’d absolutely accept the invitation to face Rhodes one on one, and he anticipates that could happen in the very near future.

Former WWE Diva Victoria Not Allowed Backstage at SmackDown Tapings

Former WWE Diva Victoria (Lisa Marie Varon) was in attendance for Tuesday’s SmackDown taping in San Diego but was not allowed backstage.

Victoria noted on Facebook that she wanted to go backstage and congratulate the female Superstars on their Money in the Bank Ladder match but the office would not allow her to due so. She wrote the following remarks on Facebook regarding the matter:

Impact Wrestling Acquires GFW

Impact Wrestling sent out the following press release today announcing their acquisition of Global Force Wrestling :

NASHVILLE | TORONTO – Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions LLC, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. and parent company of IMPACT Wrestling, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Global Force Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Global Force Wrestling.

Jeff Jarrett, the founder of both IMPACT Wrestling and Global Force Entertainment, will join Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions as a member of its board of managers, equity owner and Chief Creative Officer.

“We are thrilled to be joining forces with Anthem as a partner to build the business,” said Karen Jarrett. “This partnership will be complementary of our strengths and bolster our capabilities to grow the IMPACT Wrestling brand. Ed Nordholm as President and Jeff Jarrett as Chief Creative Officer make a great tag team”

“We are excited by the progress we have made with IMPACT Wrestling since acquiring the business in January,” said Ed Nordholm, president of Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions. “Jeff and his team have been instrumental in this success and we are pleased that we have reached an agreement on the basis of which we can combine our businesses to continue to grow. Slammiversary XV will be a fitting occasion to bring the promotions together and merge the titles under the new IMPACT combined belts. By combining our resources and talent, we can produce the best product for our global audience.”

WWE SmackDown Live Results – June 27th, 2017

A video package opens the show focusing on James Ellsworth helping Carmella at the Money in the Bank PPV to obtain the briefcase. We then see Daniel Bryan stripping Carmella of the briefcase last week and booking a rematch.

We go live to San Diego where Tom Phillips welcomes us to the show.

Smackdown General Manager Daniel Bryan is out first to kick off the show. Big reaction for Bryan tonight in San Diego. A loud “DANIEL BRYAN” chant starts up. Bryan asks if they are ready for a great night tonight? He is proud of the women’s evolution on Smackdown Live and tonight we have two huge women’s matches. Bryan plugs Noami defending the Smackdown Women’s Championship against Lana and the “Money in the Bank” ladder rematch featuring Charlotte, Becky Lynch, Natalya, Carmella and Tamina.

Carmella is out to interrupt along with James Ellsworth. Carmella says Smackdown is the land of injustice. She brings up Bryan stripping her of the briefcase last week. Carmella says she won the ladder match fair and square. She says the rule book states a ladder match is no DQ and has no rules. Carmella says the first woman to gain possession of the contract wins the match. She again repeats the stipulation and says Bryan has no right to take the briefcase away from her. Carmella yells she did nothing wrong.

Bryan says Carmella made some valid points including that ladder matches are no DQ and that other people have interfered in Money in the Bank matches before. He points out that never has someone walked up a ladder and handed it to another competitor. Bryan says he made his decision, but he wants to see what the WWE Universe thinks. He asks if he should cancel the match and hand the briefcase back to Carmella? A loud “NO” chant breaks out in San Diego. Bryan poses having the second ever women’s Money in the Bank ladder match here tonight. San Diego erupts with “YES” chants.

Ellsworth tells everyone to shut up. He says the people make him sick and the fans are the real villains. Ellsworth says they control “this stupid puppet.” He says Bryan takes pleasure in upsetting his “home girl.” A loud “ELLSWORTH SUCKS” chant breaks out. Ellsworth says he used to look up to Bryan. He doesn’t see a man anymore. Ellsworth only sees a “gutless, spineless, coward” that has no grapefruits to cut it in the ring and that he made up some “hokey injury.” Bryan gets in the face of Ellsworth and then starts smiling. He says he could just fire Ellsworth, but it isn’t about James tonight.

Bryan says it is about the “real” superstars of Smackdown Live. He says he knows he banned Ellsworth from ringside last week. Bryan says not to worry and he takes that back. “I am going to ban you from the entire arena,” says Bryan. Bryan calls for security. Carmella yells that Ellsworth didn’t mean it. Security walks down the ramp and gets in the ring going after Ellsworth. Ellsworth tries to leave and they grab him immediately. Ellsworth is grabbing onto the ropes as security drags him out of the ring. He then tells them he is fine and tries to take off again at ringside. Ellsworth tries to break free again jumping on the ring barricade. Security grabs him again and drags him to the back.

-Commercial Break-

If The Hype Bros win, they earn a tag title shot

The Usos vs. The Hype Bros

We start with Jimmy Uso and Zack Ryder. Ryder with a quick flapjack for a two count. Tag to Mojo Rawley who chop blocks the knee of Jimmy. Tag to Jey Uso who chops Mojo. Mojo with a big tackle off the ropes and then clotheslines Jey over the top rope. Tag to Ryder who is launched over the top rope and takes out both Usos at ringside. Jey with a big kick to the face of Ryder on the ring apron as we head to a break.

-Commercial Break-

Back live, Ryder misses his Broski Boot in the corner. Jimmy comes off the top with a splash on Ryder after Jey connects with a superkick. Jimmy gets the pinfall.

Winners: The Usos

After the match, The New Day walk out and get in the ring. Xavier Woods congratulates The Usos for actually winning a match and not walking out. Big E says they want the gold and at Battleground they are coming for them. Woods tries to avoid a Booker T moment with Big E. The Usos questions having to face them again, but ultimately agree to the “little change” from New Day. Kofi insults The Usos with a booty line.

-Commercial Break-

A new “Fashion Vice” segment airs with Breezango. Fandango is confronting The Ascension about attacking them. Konnor and Viktor said it wasn’t them. They leave the room and see their office has been trashed again.

Smackdown Women’s Champion Naomi heads to the ring. She defends her title next.

-Commercial Break-

WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship
Naomi (c) vs. Lana

We get ring introductions for the challenger Lana and champion Naomi.

Before the bell officially rings, Lana attacks Naomi as she raises up her title. Lana with a few more kicks on Naomi until the referee breaks it up. The referee checks on Naomi in the corner and she gives him the okay to ring the bell.

The referee officially starts the match. Lana with a few more shots in the corner. Lana with her sitdown spinebuster on Naomi and gets a very close two count. Naomi with a big kick to the head of Lana. Naomi connects with her split legged moonsault and gets the win!

Winner and still Smackdown Women’s Champion: Naomi

After the match, we see a very upset Lana inside the ring.

Backstage, Becky Lynch is asked about tonight’s Money in the Bank ladder rematch. She’s ready to make history and be the first legitimate woman to win a briefcase.

We return live inside the ring where Aiden English begins singing. Randy Orton’s music hits to interrupt English. Orton heads to the ring as we go to a break.

-Commercial Break-

WWE 205 Live Results – June 27th, 2017

We are in San Diego, California and your announcers are Vic Joseph and Corey Graves.

Jack Gallagher is in the back and he is asked about his loss against Tony Nese and how will he do against Brian Kendrick. Jack says he let his gentlemanly manners get in the way. He let the scoundrel take adavantage of him. He will not let his guard down tonight.

While Jack Gallagher is in the ring, Brian Kendrick comes out dressed like Jack and he says if he looked like this every day, he would not look at himself. He says that Jack is a caricature that has grown stale. He calls Jack a joke and embarrassment. He says that Jack does not realize he is a laughing stock. England is one big embarrassment. Jack, you are no James Bond. You are no Kingsman. You are a pint sized version of William Regal and Brian says he is not laughing.

Jack Gallagher versus Brian Kendrick

Kendrick with a knee and forearms to the back. Kendrick with a side head lock. Gallagher with a side head lock. Gallagher with a headstand in the corner and Kendrick waits for him to come out of the corner. Gallagher with a European uppercut followed by a head scissors take down and another European uppercut. Kendrick with a boot and he mocks Gallagher. Kendrick Irish whips Gallagher chest first into the turnbuckles. Kendrick with a running forearm into the corner followed by a hard Irish whip. Gallagher with a forearm and drop kick.

Kendrick with a back body drop and an elbow. Kendrick hits Gallagher with the umbrella and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Jack Gallagher (by disqualification)

After the match, Kendrick continues the attack with the umbrella until officials force him to leave the ring.

Drew Gulak is in the back and he is asked about his match against Mustafa Ali, but he is shown what happened last week when Ali beat Gulak. Gulak complains about how they showed the one time that Ali got lucky. That clip proved the message behind his No Fly Zone. Could Mustafa Ali beat him with some flashy move? Drew says he may have lost the match, but it allows him to tell everyone “Safe and Sound . . . Feet on the Ground”

Mustafa Ali shows up and he wants to know why does Drew Gulak despise these show offs? What is there to hate about exciting, high flying moves? or is high flying something Drew cannot do?

We go to commercial.

Mustafa Ali versus Drew Gulak

They have some words and Drew pushes Ali. Ali tries for a take down but Gulak blocks it. Ali goes for a take down but Drew with a punch. Ali with a chop to Drew but Drew with an Irish whip. Gulak runs into an elbow. Ali comes off the turnbuckles but Drew with a boot to the chest. Drew with more boots to the chest. Drew slams Ali and sends Ali’s legs into the ropes. Drew gets a near fall. Gulak works on the neck. Gulak with a knee to the midsection followed by a clothesline and he gets a near fall.

Gulak with a reverse chin lock. Ali and Gulak with standing switches but Gulak suplexes Ali into the turnbuckles and gets a near fall. Gulak with a side head lock and he runs Ali’s face along the top rope. Gulak with a forearm and wrist lock. Ali with a satellite DDT and both men are down. Ali with a running back elbow and a head scissors to Gulak. Gulak with an Irish whip but Ali avoids a splash and Ali with a round kick. Ali with the rolling neck breaker for a near fall.

Ali puts Gulak on the turnbuckles and connects with a forearm. Ali sets for a Frankensteiner but Gulak pushes Ali off the turnbuckles. Gulak thinks about a high flying move and he goes to the middle turnbuckle and then he struggles to go up top. Gulak misses a Superfly splash and Ali with a crucifix for the three count.

Winner: Mustafa Ali

Vic and Corey talk about whether Neville is being distracted by Titus O’Neil’s actions.

Noam Dar and Ariya Daivari are in the locker room and Noam apologizes to Ariya and he says it was a misunderstanding and it was all Cedric’s fault. Dar says he will pay him back. Daivari says $15,000 means nothing to him. He would not waste his time to bend over and pick it up if he dropped it on the floor. Dar says he is happy he does not have to pay Ariya back because he is broke after everything with Alicia. Alicia calls Noam and he takes the call but Daivari hangs up. Daivari says he does not want Dar’s money but he still owes him. Daivari destroys Dar’s phone.

We go to commercial.

Cedric Alexander versus Ariya Daivari

They lock up and Daivari with a wrist lock. Alexander with a reversal. Daivari with a knee and chop to Cedric but Cedric with a waist lock. Daivari with a standing switch and then Alexander floats over and hits a head scissors followed by a drop kick. Alexander is sent to teh apron and Cedric with a shoulder and he goes for a springboard clothesline and he hits it and gets a near fall. Daivari with a kick when Alexander charges into the corner. Alexander with an elbow but Daivari hip tosses Alexander into the turnbuckles and both men have trouble getting back to their feet. Alexander goes to the floor.

Daivari with a drop kick off the apron and then he sends Cedric back into the ring for a near fall. Daivari with a chin lock. Daviari with a sleeper and he grapevines the body. Alexander tries to get to the ropes and his foot lands on the rope to force Daivari to release the hold. Daivari with a chop but Alexander with a chop. Alexander blocks a kick and hits a back elbow. Alexander with a handspring round kick for a near fall.

Dar comes to the ring and Alexander sees him. Alexander goes for a springboard move but misses Daivari. Alexander with an inside cradle for a near fall. Dar gets on the apron again and Alexander kicks Dar off the apron. Daivari with a hammer lock short arm clothesline for the three count.

Winner: Ariya Daivari

After the match, Dar attacks Cedric and punches him. Dar with more punches to Alexander followed by kicks.

Dar gets on the mic and he says he knows Alicia is at home recovering and he would love to be on FaceTime with her, but Cedric Alexander’s chapter is over. He has defended her honor and they can move on.

Neville walks in the back as we go to commercial.

We are back and it is time for the King to come out and address his subjects.

Neville says in two weeks at Great Balls of Fire, he defends his WWE Cruiserweight Title against the next so called challenger. This time, the individual is someone who has been misguided and misled. He does not appreciate the gravity of the situation he has found himself in. The delusional WWE Universe thinks he has a snowball’s chance in hell of beating him. The man he speaks of is the wonder kid Akira Tozawa.

Neville says he is not dealing with the white noise known as Titus O’Neil. He says he sees a little lamb being led to the slaughter. If you like to give lessons Tozawa, the King of the Cruiserweights likes to give warnings. He tells Tozawa not to show up because if you do, you will be slapped in the face with a cold, harsh realization that you do not belong in the ring with him and you do not belong on the Neville Level. You can ask anyone who has been there before and you will get hurt.

Akira Tozawa comes out and Neville says he is happy to see the Flavor of the Month. He asks what does Tozawa want and Tozawa screams. Neville asks Tozawa if he understands what he is saying. Tozawa continues to scream. Neville tells Tozawa to stop while he continues to scream. Tozawa with a series of kicks and Neville goes to the floor. Tozawa continues to AH as we go to credits.