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[MightyJordan]

44 minutes ago, LOC said:

Btw, just watched this Wolf Creek cage match with the Hardy's vs Decay. Not bad, not bad at all. Looks like Matt Hardy has definitely gotten into better shape and you can see he has a new fire in him for the biz. Hope it keeps going for him and Jeff. Also, DELETE seems to be the new YES.

Definitely seems that way; even the WWE fans were briefly in on it during the Dudleys' farewell speech.  

 

For those who haven't seen the match:

 

 

A completely normal match this week, by their standards (all in the ring, no pre-taped segments).

 

And while on the subject of this week's Impact...

...that was a bit of a shocker. Vintage TNA booking, though; retain the title in a hard-fought match at the PPV, then lose it to an underdog on the next TV episode.

 

And it seems the crowds are getting better at the latest TV tapings...

 

I'm usually able to tune out bad commentators, but it is a struggle with Josh Mathews; he's the biggest black mark in TNA, at the moment. He makes Michael Cole sound like Gordon Solie (who in turn, makes Mike Adamle sound like Gordon Solie).

[Indy1]

TNA and ROH possibly streaming on the WWE Network.

 

Dave Meltzer's WOL radio reported WWE is highly considering a multiple tiered network subscription. Free, $4.99, $9.99, and $14.99.

The 14.99 would allow subscribers to vote for the HOF every year, and WWE is working on deals with ROH and TNA to stream their content on the network.

 

 

[DuckTale]

Interesting, but I couldn't care less about TNA, ROH or any indie content. Surprised they are only putting a 50% mark-up for it if they get it, people would probably be willing to pay more.

[MightyJordan]

 

[LOC Veteran]

Man, he's REALLY chewing it up with this character lol Though I will admit, that stuff about McMahon was pretty good, and kinda creepy. Not to mention that teeth thing he does, ugh. Also, doesn't RF only do shoot videos? I can't imagine this is very, um, kayfabe as it were....

[MightyJordan]

9 hours ago, LOC said:

Man, he's REALLY chewing it up with this character lol Though I will admit, that stuff about McMahon was pretty good, and kinda creepy. Not to mention that teeth thing he does, ugh. Also, doesn't RF only do shoot videos? I can't imagine this is very, um, kayfabe as it were....

That's what threw me off at first; last I heard, they only did shoot interviews. Never expected this.  Seems it originally went up over a week ago, but they've since cut a line from the preview video... http://www.wrestlingnewssource.com/news/43794/Eric-Bischoff-Threatening-Legal-Action-Against-Broken-Matt-Hardy/

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Hardy said Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan “raped and pillaged” Impact Wrestling.

[MightyJordan]

On 10/8/2016 at 0:22 AM, MightyJordan said:

And while on the subject of this week's Impact...

...I completely forgot to mention Eli Drake E - Li - Drake! Haven't really mentioned him much before; he may be a bit generic-looking, but he's gold on the mic, and this week was a great showcase.

 

[MightyJordan]

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F4WOnline.com is confirming earlier reports of Becky Lynch being removed from the WWE No Mercy pay-per-view, citing an undisclosed injury as the reason for the change.

 

First reported by James McKenna of Pro Wrestling Sheet, Lynch was said to be 100% off the PPV card tomorrow and may miss the rest of the month. F4WOnline.com said the injury remains unknown and WWE and Lynch have not publicly commented on the matter, and cited Randy Orton’s injury (which coincidentally McKenna originally confirmed) keeping him from competing on the WWE Backlash card last month as a similar situation.

 

It’s speculated that she could still appear on the show in some way, but she will not compete. Lynch was scheduled to defend her title against Alexa Bliss.

http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/762525-more-details-on-becky-lynch-missing-wwe-no-mercy-ppv-ellen-degeneres-spoofs-second-presidential-debate-using-wwe-footage

[LOC Veteran]

Injuries suck, especially when you are in a major story or are a champion of course. Regardless, I hope it isn't to severe for either Lynch or Orton. And Orton needs to seriously consider retiring at this point. I know he's not that old really, but he seems to break apart after coming back almost every time now.

[MightyJordan]

 

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Opening with the main event?

[LOC Veteran]

Yeah, that's kinda weird. Also, they better not have Styles drop the belt so fast. Thankfully his gear is selling like hotcakes so I don't think that'll happen. And Ambrose is so unlikely to win at this point. Cena on the other hand....

[MightyJordan]

1 hour ago, Nik Louch said:

Opening with the main event?

 

4 minutes ago, LOC said:

Yeah, that's kinda weird.

We know who to thank for that...

[LOC Veteran]

Well, that was a PPV eh? Glad of the outcome to the....main event? And the other main event also?

[MightyJordan]

36 minutes ago, LOC said:

Well, that was a PPV eh? Glad of the outcome to the....main event? And the other main event also?

I reckon they should've had the IC title match be the main event; that would've been a hell of a finale.

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

I've had the WWE Network for a year and haven't really taken advantage.  But, I was up late last night so I turned it on - bear in mind I tend to read the WWE Raw/Smackdown results rather than watch - I REALLY enjoyed the Cena/Ambrose/Styles match - I mean yeah the double tap was a bit of a mess but I put that down to bad announcing, had it been called correctly, the announcers assume the confusion then explain that it cannot end that way and the ref has taken the tap back (as not a single person was tapped TO) then it would have worked better.  As it stands, Ambrose doesn't look too weak, Cena looks OK (I feel his character is developing again) and Styles looks both strong and sneaky.

 

The Mizz/Ziggler match was great - I love how Ziggler sells, but I have to say that I like Mizz as a heel, he really has that love to hate me arrogance that you feel he can't back up but in the ring is great.  The outside interference was crap, this match should have had none of it as that was the point, but then again so was having Ziggler overcome it all.  Ziggler winning was the right choice here.

 

Wyatt/Orton - absolutely predictable, pointless, boring - I genuinely didn't care - the backstage vignettes leading to this were hokey at best.  Bray just doesn't live up to his character and Orton needs longer fueds with enemies people care about.

 

The other matches, meh!

[LOC Veteran]

1 hour ago, MightyJordan said:

I reckon they should've had the IC title match be the main event; that would've been a hell of a finale.

Someone went on Twitter last night and said the IC match should have been the main event, I think it was either Bryan or Foley actually. And yes, I agree, hell of a match and would have been an amazing way to end the show. Really glad Ziggler is sticking around. And I hope Miz gets the credit he deserves as well. Great worker. Hopefully this is a signal of maybe a main event push again for Ziggler though?

[timster]

Paige should really ask for her release, her WWE career is over.

 

 

[MightyJordan]

27 minutes ago, timster said:

Paige should really ask for her release, her WWE career is over.

For all we know, they might be refusing to let her leave. Anyway, she's tweeted a response of sorts...

 

[MightyJordan]

Paige's dad has spoken out about the suspension...

Just in case he deletes it...

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ok here we go again yes i know about my daughters suspended once again she has not failed a drugs test.
My daughter has had a long term neck injury which imo has not been dealt with. i have ask my daughter to return to UK For help with this injury as help and direction in the USA Has not been forthcoming imo. She has been in pain and out of in ring action for a fair while now and has been prescribed pain killers which apparently is against the wellness program. i feel my daughter has been let down big time in the USA and the proper care and advice needed in the position she has been in has not happened to say i am ###### off with the situation is an understatement, this is my statement i am not open to questions thankyou for your cooperation.

 

[LOC Veteran]

Isn't her entire family wrestling legends, or at least involved with UK wrestling? I could swear I saw some video of her parents being super excited about her arrival in WWE awhile back and then being asked about their careers etc.

 

Regardless, Paige seems to be in a really rough position. I fully believe injuries and pain meds are the reason why this happened again and well, WWE needs to re-evaluate some of their stuff so this doesn't slip through their system so easily.

[MightyJordan]

1 hour ago, LOC said:

Isn't her entire family wrestling legends, or at least involved with UK wrestling? I could swear I saw some video of her parents being super excited about her arrival in WWE awhile back and then being asked about their careers etc.

Not really legends, but they're fairly well-known over here in wrestling circles, especially up north. Her parents run a promotion each in Norwich - Ricky Knight runs World Association of Wrestling, and Sweet Saraya runs Bellatrix Female Warriors (basically a British Shimmer, which is fitting, as she's been a mainstay in Shimmer before; held their singles title for over a year). They did have their own documentary on Channel 4 a few years ago, not too long after Paige got signed by WWE (one of her brothers tried out for them at the same time, but was unsuccessful).

 

 

(That video's blocked here in the UK, but I'm assuming it's unblocked everywhere else.)

[LOC Veteran]

Yes, I remember watching part of that documentary about them! I think you posted it back then also MJ lol (Might have been Rappy way back when, I'm old, sorry!)

[MightyJordan]

It's happening!

 

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

If this is to be a one-fight deal, Goldberg will lose.  WWE can't help but keep feeding Lesnar wins he doesn't deserve.