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Ton of info:
-The finish to Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton was legitimate last night in that the company stopped the match after Bryan suffered a stinger executing a missile dropkick.
The original planned finish was for Bryan to defeat Orton cleanly to help set up a planned main event run this summer. They are building to Bryan vs. John Cena for the WWE title on a PPV.
When Bryan returned to the back, he was "irate" according to a source and complained to Triple H that the match should not have been stopped. The two got into a loud argument over it. The argument went down in the gorilla position with a lot of eyeballs on it and people were shocked because Bryan is generally soft spoken and good natured and he was standing up to one of the most powerful men in the company.
Bryan complained that he's worked all over the world and has worked hurt and knows when he can still go and when he cannot. Triple H's argument was that they were protecting Bryan and they don't want anyone working hurt. Obviously, the company sees something major in Bryan and wants him ready for his push.
The two eventually apologized to each other.
WWE posted the video of Triple H online (we we mentioned earlier today), explaining what happened as a way to use the legitimate finish and tie it into their storylines going forward.
Bryan is backstage at tonight's Smackdown taping in Dayton, Ohio and is advertised to wrestle Dean Ambrose. He is scheduled to work.
-The Miz was praised for his work in the WWE Intercontinental Title match against Wade Barrett and Curtis Axel at Payback. Many were feeling like it was some of his best in-ring work in a while
- Vince McMahon is having creative put focus on the feud with himself, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon because he felt RAW was becoming very bland and needed a big angle to help bring back some of the regular viewers.
- Mark Henry has reportedly lobbied for the feud with John Cena. WWE officials are giving him the feud but word is that it won’t last but 6-8 weeks. Henry taking the WWE Title is unlikely.
- Damien Sandow and Antonio Cesaro are being pushed because WWE officials are concerned about the lack of good heels on the roster. The company is actually looking long-term in that they need to build more heels.
- WWE officials felt last year’s Money in the Bank ladder match was too predictable and are reportedly loading up twists and participants for this year’s match. This is part of why Christian and Rob Van Dam were brought back in time for the pay-per-view.
- Despite recent reports and the match against babyface CM Punk in Chicago, word coming out of Payback over the weekend is that WWE has no plans on turning Chris Jericho heel.
- Dolph Ziggler is 100% cleared to wrestle and WWE’s reports on their website yesterday were for storyline purposes. WWE officials feel that based on the reaction he gets from fans, Ziggler is better off as a babyface right now. There was talk of having him win a briefcase at Money in the Bank and cash it in to face Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam.
Partial source: PWInsider
- As seen at WWE’s Payback pay-per-view, WWE had United States Champion Dean Ambrose mock The Undertaker and attempt his Old School move. There were also mentions by the announcers on the pay-per-view and last night’s RAW. This is all being done for a potential Kane and The Undertaker vs. The Shield feud for SummerSlam. There’s actually a belief within WWE, among some people, that Taker will decide to work the match.
Partial source: F4Wonline.com
- WWE teased on their Twitter account after last night’s RAW that the CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar match will take place at this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. PWInsider reports that’s the word going around backstage also. The feud was decided on a few weeks back. No word yet what their plans are for Money in the Bank.
- WWE approached Rob Van Dam 2 1/2 to 3 weeks ago about making a return, he did not approach them. Van Dam had agreed to work 2-3 independent dates for one promotion but after agreeing with WWE, went back and told the promoters that he could only work 1 date.
As noted, Van Dam will be working part time and will not be going on the road. His new short-term deal has him working TV shows, select live events and upcoming pay-per-view events. WWE creative reportedly has a storyline and a feud in place for him to begin at Money in the Bank.
Source: PWInsider
- Rob Van Dam wrote the following in response to a fan tweeting about his name trending:
“Lots of expectations to live up to. Good thing I’m the Whole F’n Show.”
Another fan joked that the real reason Van Dam is returning to WWE is so he can take his ring gear back from Ryback. RVD replied:
“On my list…”
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-The finish to Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton was legitimate last night in that the company stopped the match after Bryan suffered a stinger executing a missile dropkick.
The original planned finish was for Bryan to defeat Orton cleanly to help set up a planned main event run this summer. They are building to Bryan vs. John Cena for the WWE title on a PPV.
When Bryan returned to the back, he was "irate" according to a source and complained to Triple H that the match should not have been stopped. The two got into a loud argument over it. The argument went down in the gorilla position with a lot of eyeballs on it and people were shocked because Bryan is generally soft spoken and good natured and he was standing up to one of the most powerful men in the company.
Bryan complained that he's worked all over the world and has worked hurt and knows when he can still go and when he cannot. Triple H's argument was that they were protecting Bryan and they don't want anyone working hurt. Obviously, the company sees something major in Bryan and wants him ready for his push.
The two eventually apologized to each other.
WWE posted the video of Triple H online (we we mentioned earlier today), explaining what happened as a way to use the legitimate finish and tie it into their storylines going forward.
Bryan is backstage at tonight's Smackdown taping in Dayton, Ohio and is advertised to wrestle Dean Ambrose. He is scheduled to work.
-The Miz was praised for his work in the WWE Intercontinental Title match against Wade Barrett and Curtis Axel at Payback. Many were feeling like it was some of his best in-ring work in a while
- Vince McMahon is having creative put focus on the feud with himself, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon because he felt RAW was becoming very bland and needed a big angle to help bring back some of the regular viewers.
- Mark Henry has reportedly lobbied for the feud with John Cena. WWE officials are giving him the feud but word is that it won’t last but 6-8 weeks. Henry taking the WWE Title is unlikely.
- Damien Sandow and Antonio Cesaro are being pushed because WWE officials are concerned about the lack of good heels on the roster. The company is actually looking long-term in that they need to build more heels.
- WWE officials felt last year’s Money in the Bank ladder match was too predictable and are reportedly loading up twists and participants for this year’s match. This is part of why Christian and Rob Van Dam were brought back in time for the pay-per-view.
- Despite recent reports and the match against babyface CM Punk in Chicago, word coming out of Payback over the weekend is that WWE has no plans on turning Chris Jericho heel.
- Dolph Ziggler is 100% cleared to wrestle and WWE’s reports on their website yesterday were for storyline purposes. WWE officials feel that based on the reaction he gets from fans, Ziggler is better off as a babyface right now. There was talk of having him win a briefcase at Money in the Bank and cash it in to face Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam.
Partial source: PWInsider
- As seen at WWE’s Payback pay-per-view, WWE had United States Champion Dean Ambrose mock The Undertaker and attempt his Old School move. There were also mentions by the announcers on the pay-per-view and last night’s RAW. This is all being done for a potential Kane and The Undertaker vs. The Shield feud for SummerSlam. There’s actually a belief within WWE, among some people, that Taker will decide to work the match.
Partial source: F4Wonline.com
- WWE teased on their Twitter account after last night’s RAW that the CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar match will take place at this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. PWInsider reports that’s the word going around backstage also. The feud was decided on a few weeks back. No word yet what their plans are for Money in the Bank.
- WWE approached Rob Van Dam 2 1/2 to 3 weeks ago about making a return, he did not approach them. Van Dam had agreed to work 2-3 independent dates for one promotion but after agreeing with WWE, went back and told the promoters that he could only work 1 date.
As noted, Van Dam will be working part time and will not be going on the road. His new short-term deal has him working TV shows, select live events and upcoming pay-per-view events. WWE creative reportedly has a storyline and a feud in place for him to begin at Money in the Bank.
Source: PWInsider
- Rob Van Dam wrote the following in response to a fan tweeting about his name trending:
“Lots of expectations to live up to. Good thing I’m the Whole F’n Show.”
Another fan joked that the real reason Van Dam is returning to WWE is so he can take his ring gear back from Ryback. RVD replied:
“On my list…”
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Courtesy of wrestling-edge.com:
-Ring of Honor star Mike Bennett was told by WWE officials to hang tight but hasn’t been given a start date for developmental yet. He will be working for ROH until then.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
-The Wrestling Observer reports that Colt Cabana recently had two tryouts with WWE as a color commentator but at last word, no job has been offered yet. The tryouts were set up by CM Punk.
-WWE officials are more concerned about Fandango’s recent concussion because apparently he has suffered a few documented concussions already, before making it to the main roster as a regular character.
-With Chris Jericho taking more time off for Fozzy, he may be gone until January and return in time for the Royal Rumble to build a storyline for WrestleMania XXX.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
-Ring of Honor star Mike Bennett was told by WWE officials to hang tight but hasn’t been given a start date for developmental yet. He will be working for ROH until then.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
-The Wrestling Observer reports that Colt Cabana recently had two tryouts with WWE as a color commentator but at last word, no job has been offered yet. The tryouts were set up by CM Punk.
-WWE officials are more concerned about Fandango’s recent concussion because apparently he has suffered a few documented concussions already, before making it to the main roster as a regular character.
-With Chris Jericho taking more time off for Fozzy, he may be gone until January and return in time for the Royal Rumble to build a storyline for WrestleMania XXX.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
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TNA has cut way back on the number of talents that are flying in for TV tapings, and word is that there have been a lot of signs that the company is worrying about money even more these days. This is because the costs of taping TV have grown due to being on the road, and also because the company hasn’t created new revenue streams or improved on the ones that they have. It also doesn’t make sense to fly in talents that aren’t going to be used.
It should be noted that they are nearly “breaking even” on some TNA iMPACT! tapings on the road so it’s not as bad as some are making it out to be.
Taz back to WWE?
Source: Pwinsider.com
Take this as pure speculation, but a now-deleted Tweet by Taz has raised speculation that he may be jumping ship to WWE. The TNA announcer posted the following to Twitter today:
“Couple of big wrestling shows in my “hometown” of Brooklyn! #RedHookNearBarclay”
The tweet is no longer present on his account. WWE is taping RAW in the Barclays Center on July 15th, their first RAW in the venue. Sources within TNA have confirmed that Taz’s contract with the company is set to expire in a couple of weeks and while TNA is running a Brooklyn show on July 5th, it is not in the Barclays Center but rather MCU Field, which Taz made no reference to.
UPDATED: According to sources, Taz’s contract could be ending earlier than believed, with a source noting that his final contracted appearance could happen as soon as Saturday’s iMPACT! Wrestling taping. That taping is for the episodes on July 4th and July 11th.
More as we get it. I can’t stress this enough – THIS IS NOT CONFIRMED AND IS ONLY RUMOR/SPECULATION!! Stay tuned!
It should be noted that they are nearly “breaking even” on some TNA iMPACT! tapings on the road so it’s not as bad as some are making it out to be.
Taz back to WWE?
Source: Pwinsider.com
Take this as pure speculation, but a now-deleted Tweet by Taz has raised speculation that he may be jumping ship to WWE. The TNA announcer posted the following to Twitter today:
“Couple of big wrestling shows in my “hometown” of Brooklyn! #RedHookNearBarclay”
The tweet is no longer present on his account. WWE is taping RAW in the Barclays Center on July 15th, their first RAW in the venue. Sources within TNA have confirmed that Taz’s contract with the company is set to expire in a couple of weeks and while TNA is running a Brooklyn show on July 5th, it is not in the Barclays Center but rather MCU Field, which Taz made no reference to.
UPDATED: According to sources, Taz’s contract could be ending earlier than believed, with a source noting that his final contracted appearance could happen as soon as Saturday’s iMPACT! Wrestling taping. That taping is for the episodes on July 4th and July 11th.
More as we get it. I can’t stress this enough – THIS IS NOT CONFIRMED AND IS ONLY RUMOR/SPECULATION!! Stay tuned!
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Courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com:
-There was some heat on Titus O’Neil for botching the end of Darren Young vs. CM Punk on last week’s RAW. Titus is well liked backstage but the feeling he was too sloppy and the spot didn’t look good.
-Many talents were watching the Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton rubber match “closely on the monitors backstage” as Bryan has become must-see TV. It was noted how Bryan is on another level in terms of his in-ring work and talent. Vince McMahon’s promo from earlier in the show was basically him making fun of himself for being so wrong about Bryan.
-Daniel Bryan has been discussed to win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a shot at the WWE Title.
-The Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a shot at the World Heavyweight Title was put together at the last minute at last week’s SmackDown tapings. As of that night, they had no winner picked yet.
-While some are happy to see The Usos get a push on WWE TV, nobody sees them as legit contenders to WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. The feeling is that Rollins and Reigns need a quick filler feud until The Undertaker potentially returns for SummerSlam.
-You may remember during the recent Paul Heyman and CM Punk segment on RAW where Heyman mentioned “making millions on a tag match.” This was a bit of a shoot comment as Heyman actually recently pitched the idea of doing an unsanctioned street fight with Punk and Brock Lesnar vs. Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Obviously the idea was shot down.
-WWE officials are not done with Ryback and internally, he’s still seen as a main event talent. He’s expected to defeat Chris Jericho at Money in the Bank in what’s being called another “stepping stone” for him.
-While Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena has been discussed for SummerSlam, there are others pushing for Cena to defend against Mark Henry and Ryback in a Triple Threat.
-WWE has apparently decided against signing Ring of Honor Adam Cole. Regarding Mike Bennett, the feeling within WWE is that he won’t be signed at this time, even though there was interest from WWE.
-Believe it or not, there is already talk of having CM Punk win the 2014 WWE Royal Rumble and challenge for the WWE Title at WrestleMania XXX. Punk’s dream has always been to close out WrestleMania and the seeds may have been planted on Monday’s RAW in the promo with Paul Heyman.
Source: F4Wonline.com
This is older news than the above news about possibly having the Triple Threat at SummerSlam:
-The Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena WWE Title match is now planned to co-headline SummerSlam with Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk. With WWE’s Total Divas reality show airing at that point with Cena and Bryan’s relationships with The Bella Twins being featured, it’s very likely that Brie and Nikki will be featured in the Cena-Bryan storyline.
-Regarding the quality of WWE TV in recent weeks and how it pertains to the writers, word is that it’s not The McMahons nor the writers that should be credited, but a lot of good luck. A source says that the Mark Henry retirement ruse, as it was scripted, was good but far from the great segment it turned out to be. Henry took the segment in a direction that wasn’t planned and one that nobody saw coming.
-The June 24th RAW, for the first time in weeks had minimal changes from how the show was presented on June 21st, last Friday, when scripts were finalized. John Cena and CM Punk had already gone through and approved their segments before the final script was presented.
-Currently, there are no plans for another member to join Paul Heyman’s group. Heyman has suggested to WWE’s creative team that Curtis Axel be kept separate from the CM Punk / Brock Lesnar program.
There was discussions on having Triple H & his wife Stephanie McMahon teaming against Paul Heyman and Curtis Axel in a mixed tag match at SummerSlam, but some don’t think its a good idea for Heyman to take part in a match since he will be managing Brock Lesnar on the same show.
-No word yet where WWE is going with the McMahon family storyline with Triple H, Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon but the feeling is that it will end with Triple H taking all power from Vince, at least in the storylines. The storyline is being heavily featured because the USA Network sent word to WWE that they wanted more of the McMahons on TV.
-As noted earlier, Rob Van Dam was interviewed by VOC Nation Radio. Here are a few more highlights from the interview.
Nature of his current deal with WWE: “It’s definitely not a couple of appearances and I’m gone.”
WWE schedule: “I’m definitely not interested in a full time schedule. I asked WWE before I left if there was anything for me part time (like TNA had offered), and they wanted me back but they wanted me full time.”
WWE changing their thoughts on wrestlers working mandatory full time schedules: “Now things have changed; there’s different people in the office there that are more sympathetic and understanding to the road life combined with the wrestling career. They came around; this is going to be awesome. There is a lot of excitement.”
The way that his signing impacted the industry: “There are a lot of moves that can be done in the ring to pop the crowd; there’s not a lot of things that can be done to pop the industry – - guess what I did? BOOM!”
The power of the WWE brand: “A lot of people didn’t notice a lot of what I did over the last 3 years. With one 48 second video, WWE made RVD more relevant than he had been in the past several years. A lot of fans don’t watch (TNA). People were asking me if I retired, and I felt like a constant ambassador telling people to watch TNA to see me.”
-There was some heat on Titus O’Neil for botching the end of Darren Young vs. CM Punk on last week’s RAW. Titus is well liked backstage but the feeling he was too sloppy and the spot didn’t look good.
-Many talents were watching the Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton rubber match “closely on the monitors backstage” as Bryan has become must-see TV. It was noted how Bryan is on another level in terms of his in-ring work and talent. Vince McMahon’s promo from earlier in the show was basically him making fun of himself for being so wrong about Bryan.
-Daniel Bryan has been discussed to win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a shot at the WWE Title.
-The Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a shot at the World Heavyweight Title was put together at the last minute at last week’s SmackDown tapings. As of that night, they had no winner picked yet.
-While some are happy to see The Usos get a push on WWE TV, nobody sees them as legit contenders to WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. The feeling is that Rollins and Reigns need a quick filler feud until The Undertaker potentially returns for SummerSlam.
-You may remember during the recent Paul Heyman and CM Punk segment on RAW where Heyman mentioned “making millions on a tag match.” This was a bit of a shoot comment as Heyman actually recently pitched the idea of doing an unsanctioned street fight with Punk and Brock Lesnar vs. Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Obviously the idea was shot down.
-WWE officials are not done with Ryback and internally, he’s still seen as a main event talent. He’s expected to defeat Chris Jericho at Money in the Bank in what’s being called another “stepping stone” for him.
-While Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena has been discussed for SummerSlam, there are others pushing for Cena to defend against Mark Henry and Ryback in a Triple Threat.
-WWE has apparently decided against signing Ring of Honor Adam Cole. Regarding Mike Bennett, the feeling within WWE is that he won’t be signed at this time, even though there was interest from WWE.
-Believe it or not, there is already talk of having CM Punk win the 2014 WWE Royal Rumble and challenge for the WWE Title at WrestleMania XXX. Punk’s dream has always been to close out WrestleMania and the seeds may have been planted on Monday’s RAW in the promo with Paul Heyman.
Source: F4Wonline.com
This is older news than the above news about possibly having the Triple Threat at SummerSlam:
-The Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena WWE Title match is now planned to co-headline SummerSlam with Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk. With WWE’s Total Divas reality show airing at that point with Cena and Bryan’s relationships with The Bella Twins being featured, it’s very likely that Brie and Nikki will be featured in the Cena-Bryan storyline.
-Regarding the quality of WWE TV in recent weeks and how it pertains to the writers, word is that it’s not The McMahons nor the writers that should be credited, but a lot of good luck. A source says that the Mark Henry retirement ruse, as it was scripted, was good but far from the great segment it turned out to be. Henry took the segment in a direction that wasn’t planned and one that nobody saw coming.
-The June 24th RAW, for the first time in weeks had minimal changes from how the show was presented on June 21st, last Friday, when scripts were finalized. John Cena and CM Punk had already gone through and approved their segments before the final script was presented.
-Currently, there are no plans for another member to join Paul Heyman’s group. Heyman has suggested to WWE’s creative team that Curtis Axel be kept separate from the CM Punk / Brock Lesnar program.
There was discussions on having Triple H & his wife Stephanie McMahon teaming against Paul Heyman and Curtis Axel in a mixed tag match at SummerSlam, but some don’t think its a good idea for Heyman to take part in a match since he will be managing Brock Lesnar on the same show.
-No word yet where WWE is going with the McMahon family storyline with Triple H, Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon but the feeling is that it will end with Triple H taking all power from Vince, at least in the storylines. The storyline is being heavily featured because the USA Network sent word to WWE that they wanted more of the McMahons on TV.
-As noted earlier, Rob Van Dam was interviewed by VOC Nation Radio. Here are a few more highlights from the interview.
Nature of his current deal with WWE: “It’s definitely not a couple of appearances and I’m gone.”
WWE schedule: “I’m definitely not interested in a full time schedule. I asked WWE before I left if there was anything for me part time (like TNA had offered), and they wanted me back but they wanted me full time.”
WWE changing their thoughts on wrestlers working mandatory full time schedules: “Now things have changed; there’s different people in the office there that are more sympathetic and understanding to the road life combined with the wrestling career. They came around; this is going to be awesome. There is a lot of excitement.”
The way that his signing impacted the industry: “There are a lot of moves that can be done in the ring to pop the crowd; there’s not a lot of things that can be done to pop the industry – - guess what I did? BOOM!”
The power of the WWE brand: “A lot of people didn’t notice a lot of what I did over the last 3 years. With one 48 second video, WWE made RVD more relevant than he had been in the past several years. A lot of fans don’t watch (TNA). People were asking me if I retired, and I felt like a constant ambassador telling people to watch TNA to see me.”
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-As seen on last night’s RAW, WWE included current TNA star Sting in their video packages looking back at former World Heavyweight Champions.
F4Wonline.com reports that Sting was included in those video packages for a reason.
Word is that Sting is once again interested in joining WWE. While he hasn’t opened direct negotiations with the company, he has sent feelers to WWE about joining them. There is said to be a lot of confidence on WWE’s side that Sting will be on their roster eventually.
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-As seen on last night’s RAW, WWE included current TNA star Sting in their video packages looking back at former World Heavyweight Champions.
F4Wonline.com reports that Sting was included in those video packages for a reason.
Word is that Sting is once again interested in joining WWE. While he hasn’t opened direct negotiations with the company, he has sent feelers to WWE about joining them. There is said to be a lot of confidence on WWE’s side that Sting will be on their roster eventually.
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He didn't trust McMahon with his character. He was seriously considering it when WWE bought WCW, but when the Rock said to Booker T "who are you?", he decided he couldn't do it.
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Again courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com:
-Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards will have their Ring of Honor contracts expire on August 1st. There is at least some interest from WWE in both men. Word is that Sean Waltman recommended the two to WWE officials.
-Regarding Daniel Bryan not being punished over the recent confrontation with Triple H backstage, some witnesses say Vince McMahon was there and others say he wasn’t present. Apparently Vince has given Triple H full control of managing talent and when Triple H didn’t want to punish Bryan for his outburst, Vince didn’t overrule him.
-Regarding head writer Dave Kreizman being credited with the direction for this year’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view, the main stuff booked was not his doing. The main direction this year is all Vince McMahon, with Triple H leading the proposed McMahon family heel turn angle. Kreizman isn’t mapping out ideas, just interfacing with other division that have to be kept up to speed. Ed Koskey and Dave Kapoor have been rounding up the ideas from the writers.
As far as top storylines, everything planned out a month back is going exactly as scheduled for WrestleMania XXX. Whatever changed being made before TV hits the air are not changing the big picture for New Orleans.
The planned main angle, which will get bigger as SummerSlam approaches and explode at some point after that for WrestleMania, is the current angle with the McMahon family. The main reason for this storyline is because the McMahons came up with it as the key angle for next year’s WrestleMania.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
-Regarding The Undertaker returning, a match with Kane against The Shield for SummerSlam is not a definite right now. At last word, Taker vs. Brock Lesnar for WrestleMania XXX is planned if Lesnar vs. The Rock doesn’t materialize.
It’s also said that The Rock could end up in the main WrestleMania XXX storyline, possibly the McMahon family angle.
-Almost everyone within WWE says Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena is a lock for SummerSlam and that it won’t be pulled like it was at Money in the Bank. There are forces within the company pushing for Bryan to win the WWE Title from Cena.
God bless those "forces within the company & hopefully they win! :chuckles:
-Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards will have their Ring of Honor contracts expire on August 1st. There is at least some interest from WWE in both men. Word is that Sean Waltman recommended the two to WWE officials.
-Regarding Daniel Bryan not being punished over the recent confrontation with Triple H backstage, some witnesses say Vince McMahon was there and others say he wasn’t present. Apparently Vince has given Triple H full control of managing talent and when Triple H didn’t want to punish Bryan for his outburst, Vince didn’t overrule him.
-Regarding head writer Dave Kreizman being credited with the direction for this year’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view, the main stuff booked was not his doing. The main direction this year is all Vince McMahon, with Triple H leading the proposed McMahon family heel turn angle. Kreizman isn’t mapping out ideas, just interfacing with other division that have to be kept up to speed. Ed Koskey and Dave Kapoor have been rounding up the ideas from the writers.
As far as top storylines, everything planned out a month back is going exactly as scheduled for WrestleMania XXX. Whatever changed being made before TV hits the air are not changing the big picture for New Orleans.
The planned main angle, which will get bigger as SummerSlam approaches and explode at some point after that for WrestleMania, is the current angle with the McMahon family. The main reason for this storyline is because the McMahons came up with it as the key angle for next year’s WrestleMania.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
-Regarding The Undertaker returning, a match with Kane against The Shield for SummerSlam is not a definite right now. At last word, Taker vs. Brock Lesnar for WrestleMania XXX is planned if Lesnar vs. The Rock doesn’t materialize.
It’s also said that The Rock could end up in the main WrestleMania XXX storyline, possibly the McMahon family angle.
-Almost everyone within WWE says Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena is a lock for SummerSlam and that it won’t be pulled like it was at Money in the Bank. There are forces within the company pushing for Bryan to win the WWE Title from Cena.
God bless those "forces within the company & hopefully they win! :chuckles:
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I heard that too, but the angle itself & the fact that it's to be the main storyline going into WrestleMania is definitely a HHH thing, as pointed out.
My guess is HHH vs Vince for control of the company.. Unless Rocky gets involved somehow, as pointed out.
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Taz re-signed with TNA
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Bruce Prichard is reportedly pushing TNA to bring in former WWE star MVP. The move comes as the company has been releasing people as cost-cutting measures. While MVP uses that name for indy bookings, he would not be able to use it within TNA.
Today’s releases from TNA (so far Madison Rayne, Crimson, Taeler Hendrix, Joey Ryan and Christian York) have been due to budget cuts within the company. The talents released were being paid a monthly guarantee with an additional fee when booked for TNA events. Since they weren’t being used regularly, there was no need to have them under contract. It simply doesn’t make any sense to pay people who are rarely being used and that the company has no current plans for. This is the same thing that happens almost yearly in WWE – they cut the “dead weight” backstage as it doesn’t make sense to pay people who aren’t being used.
TNA is talking of cutting more costs with the added expenses of producing iMPACT! on the road. This includes the exists of several executives in marketing and public relations.
TNA Signs Southeast Asia Distribution Deal
Total Sports Asia has announced that they have picked up the rights to carry iMPACT! Wrestling in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, in a three-year agreement via RDA Television. RDA is the agency that handles TNA’s global media distribution rights.
The press release lists Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, Sting and Rampage Jackson by name and notes that TSA will market TNA and its shows in the region and “expect to significantly increase TNA’s previous distribution as well as revenues in the region.”
Here is the full press release that Total Sports Asia sent us this afternoon:
TNA IMPACT WRESTLING’s television rights will be distributed by Total Sports Asia (TSA) in South East Asia (excluding Thailand). RDA Television, the UK-based sport rights distribution agency that controls TNA’s global media distribution rights, has licensed TNA’s South East Asian media rights in a three year agreement with TSA.
TNA produces over 200 hours of original programming a year in HD that includes the flagship show Impact Wrestling, 4 main PPV Specials, 8 One Night Only PPVs and also the weekly magazine programme Xplosion. As well as “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan, the TNA talent roster boasts such household names as Olympic Gold Medallist Kurt Angle, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, “The Icon” Sting and MMA & Hollywood superstar Rampage Jackson.
TSA who have a long and very successful experience with distributing combat sports in Asia, especially wrestling, will market the brand and its programmes to the region, where they expect to significantly increase TNA’s previous distribution as well as revenues in the region.
TSA’s Chief Content Officer, Julian Jackson, said that “having been very successful previously in selling pro wrestling, we know that it works in pretty much every country in the region. It is a sport that transcends religious, racial and regional boundaries to become appointment TV in every country and we are delighted to be working with TNA to really take the brand to the next level of success given the high quality of programming that TNA delivers week in, week out”
Richard Dennis, Managing Director, RDA Television, commented, “We have great confidence that TSA will help drive the TNA Wrestling brand forward in South Asia, and deliver great content for broadcasters throughout the region. We have known and worked with TSA for many years and we’re looking forward to this new dimension in our working relationship.”
About Total Sports Asia
Total Sports Asia (TSA) is a leading independent sports marketing agency and content distributor with a dedicated team of over 100 sports marketing experts and seven offices in Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Singapore and Jakarta. Media rights distribution, TV production, sponsorship/licensing, events management and consulting are its core business activities. Representation includes major international rights including, BWF Super Series (Badminton), PSA Pro Tour (Squash), ITTF (Table Tennis), AIBA (Boxing), GLORY World Series kickboxing Visit totalsportsasia.com for more information.
About TNA
TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held sports entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in events, products, numerous TV properties, merchandise and music, as well as, the management and promotion of professional wrestlers.
The roster features such greats as Hulk Hogan, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Sting, James Storm, Bobby Roode, Velvet Sky, Brooke Hogan, the lovely and lethal Knockouts and many more through its highly successful TNA IMPACT WRESTLING weekly broadcasts on SPIKE TV.
In addition, TNA produces monthly PPV events and over 100 live shows a year. The product is the world’s most innovative experience in professional wrestling and is broadcast in more than 120 countries.
For more information please visit impactwrestling.com
Visit impactwrestling.com for more information
About RDA
RDA Television is a UK-based sports media rights distributor. RDA TV works with many leading football clubs including Real Madrid and Liverpool, and has extensive experience in distributing football rights including Copa America, World Cup Qualifiers and international friendly matches. RDA also has extensive experience in wrestling and combat sports, and RDA’s clients include UFC and TNA Impact Wrestling.
Visit rda.tv for more information
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Bruce Prichard is reportedly pushing TNA to bring in former WWE star MVP. The move comes as the company has been releasing people as cost-cutting measures. While MVP uses that name for indy bookings, he would not be able to use it within TNA.
Today’s releases from TNA (so far Madison Rayne, Crimson, Taeler Hendrix, Joey Ryan and Christian York) have been due to budget cuts within the company. The talents released were being paid a monthly guarantee with an additional fee when booked for TNA events. Since they weren’t being used regularly, there was no need to have them under contract. It simply doesn’t make any sense to pay people who are rarely being used and that the company has no current plans for. This is the same thing that happens almost yearly in WWE – they cut the “dead weight” backstage as it doesn’t make sense to pay people who aren’t being used.
TNA is talking of cutting more costs with the added expenses of producing iMPACT! on the road. This includes the exists of several executives in marketing and public relations.
TNA Signs Southeast Asia Distribution Deal
Total Sports Asia has announced that they have picked up the rights to carry iMPACT! Wrestling in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, in a three-year agreement via RDA Television. RDA is the agency that handles TNA’s global media distribution rights.
The press release lists Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, Sting and Rampage Jackson by name and notes that TSA will market TNA and its shows in the region and “expect to significantly increase TNA’s previous distribution as well as revenues in the region.”
Here is the full press release that Total Sports Asia sent us this afternoon:
TNA IMPACT WRESTLING’s television rights will be distributed by Total Sports Asia (TSA) in South East Asia (excluding Thailand). RDA Television, the UK-based sport rights distribution agency that controls TNA’s global media distribution rights, has licensed TNA’s South East Asian media rights in a three year agreement with TSA.
TNA produces over 200 hours of original programming a year in HD that includes the flagship show Impact Wrestling, 4 main PPV Specials, 8 One Night Only PPVs and also the weekly magazine programme Xplosion. As well as “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan, the TNA talent roster boasts such household names as Olympic Gold Medallist Kurt Angle, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, “The Icon” Sting and MMA & Hollywood superstar Rampage Jackson.
TSA who have a long and very successful experience with distributing combat sports in Asia, especially wrestling, will market the brand and its programmes to the region, where they expect to significantly increase TNA’s previous distribution as well as revenues in the region.
TSA’s Chief Content Officer, Julian Jackson, said that “having been very successful previously in selling pro wrestling, we know that it works in pretty much every country in the region. It is a sport that transcends religious, racial and regional boundaries to become appointment TV in every country and we are delighted to be working with TNA to really take the brand to the next level of success given the high quality of programming that TNA delivers week in, week out”
Richard Dennis, Managing Director, RDA Television, commented, “We have great confidence that TSA will help drive the TNA Wrestling brand forward in South Asia, and deliver great content for broadcasters throughout the region. We have known and worked with TSA for many years and we’re looking forward to this new dimension in our working relationship.”
About Total Sports Asia
Total Sports Asia (TSA) is a leading independent sports marketing agency and content distributor with a dedicated team of over 100 sports marketing experts and seven offices in Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Singapore and Jakarta. Media rights distribution, TV production, sponsorship/licensing, events management and consulting are its core business activities. Representation includes major international rights including, BWF Super Series (Badminton), PSA Pro Tour (Squash), ITTF (Table Tennis), AIBA (Boxing), GLORY World Series kickboxing Visit totalsportsasia.com for more information.
About TNA
TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held sports entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in events, products, numerous TV properties, merchandise and music, as well as, the management and promotion of professional wrestlers.
The roster features such greats as Hulk Hogan, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Sting, James Storm, Bobby Roode, Velvet Sky, Brooke Hogan, the lovely and lethal Knockouts and many more through its highly successful TNA IMPACT WRESTLING weekly broadcasts on SPIKE TV.
In addition, TNA produces monthly PPV events and over 100 live shows a year. The product is the world’s most innovative experience in professional wrestling and is broadcast in more than 120 countries.
For more information please visit impactwrestling.com
Visit impactwrestling.com for more information
About RDA
RDA Television is a UK-based sports media rights distributor. RDA TV works with many leading football clubs including Real Madrid and Liverpool, and has extensive experience in distributing football rights including Copa America, World Cup Qualifiers and international friendly matches. RDA also has extensive experience in wrestling and combat sports, and RDA’s clients include UFC and TNA Impact Wrestling.
Visit rda.tv for more information
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I'm actually looking forward to a heel (hopefully) Vince. My golden age of WWF was pretty much all Vince being heel. I may watch more if that happens and I hope Stone Cold can somehow get in on this action as well.