BEAT THE CLOCK CHALLENGE AND MORE: WWE SMACKDOWN PREVIEW (NON SPOILER)
by Mike Johnson @ 8:10 AM on 1/1/2010

Scheduled for tonight's Smackdown:

*Beat The Clock Challenge Matches to Determine the Undertaker's World championship Royal Rumble PPV Challenger:

-CM Punk vs. Matt Hardy

-Batista vs. R-Truth

-Rey Mysterio vs. Chris Jericho

-Kane vs. Dolph Ziggler

*Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix

*The Hart Dynasty & Natalya vs. Maria & Jimmy Wang Yang & Slam Master J.

*The Great Khali vs. The Carolina Panther

*Also appearing are Vickie Guerrero, Michelle McCool, Layla El, Luke Gallows and more.

**I've seen SD! and just want to make a note that the Hart Dynasty match doesn't air and they completely missed off the Intercontinental championship match between Drew McIntyre and John Morrison**

 

 

SD! 1-1-10 774 Caps

 

 

WWE NEW YEAR'S DAY SMACKDOWN SPOILERS FOR TONIGHT by Mike Johnson @ 8:15 AM on 1/1/2010 Smackdown Spoilers:   *Beat the Clock Challenge tonight.    *CM Punk comes to the ring with Luke Gallows. Punk began cutting a promo on the crowd for breaking their New Year's Resolutions already. He tried to lead the crowd in a pledge for the Straightedge Lifestyle. It was hilarious. Punk said he would save someone's life from the audience next week. He said he will set the best time tonight and at the Royal Rumble, he'll defeat The Undertaker and become the Four Time Straightedge World champion.    *In a Beat the Clock Challenge, CM Punk pinned Matt Hardy with the GTS in 7:20. Luke Gallows went after Hardy after the bout. Hardy fought back and Punk jumped him. They left Hardy laying.    *Dolph Ziggler fought Kane to 7:20 draw. Kane was trapped in a rear choke as the time expired. Ziggler laid out Kane with a back cracker afterwards. Competitive bout.     *The Great Khali defeated an indy worker billed as The Carolina Panther, who wore a Panthers jersey for heat since the Panthers murdered the Giants over the weekend.    *WWE Intercontinental champion Drew McIntrye defeated John Morrison via DQ. Morrison hit a moonsault off the rail on the floor. Morrison got his foot tangled in between the middle and bottom rope so they worked it into the bout with McIntytre working on the leg. Morrison came back with a kick to the face. Morrison worked some of his springboard spots on one leg. McIntyre hit a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Morrison worked over McIntyre and the referee admonished him. As the ref turned around, McIntyre shoved Morrison into him and the ref DQ'd Morrison. Lame. Morrison attacked McIntyre in the aisle and the referees broke them up. Morrison, who took his boot off during the bout, sold the ankle all the way back.    *Michelle McCool and Layla El came down for commentary.    *Mickie James pinned Beth Phoenix after Michelle McCool went to interfere and hit Phoenix by acc ident. Layla and McCool attacked James but Phoenix turned babyface and saved her. After running them off, Phoenix slapped Mickie's hand but then hit an Implant Buster. *Chris Jericho cut a promo saying he would be the face of everything in WWE and would win every title in 2010 once he and Big Show won the Tag belts back from DX on Monday.    *In a Beat the Clock Challenge, Rey Mysterio pinned Chris Jericho in 7:19. Good back and forth match. Mysterio went for the 619 but was caught and pulled into the Walls of Jericho. Mysterio made it to the ropes and hit a 619. He went for a spriing board splash but Jericho turned it into a Codebreaker. Mysterio kicked out and with one second left pinned Jericho with a small package. Mysterio beat the clock.  *Hart Dynasty & Natalya defeated Maria & Jimmy Wang Yang & Slam Master J. Natalya put the Sharpshooter on Maria afterwards. There were small "We want Bret" chants.    *They announced a Monday 4/19 taping at Izod Center.    *In a Beat the Clock Challenge, Batista vs. R-Truth went to a 7:19 draw. Rey Mysterio watched from ringside. Batista went for a powerbomb but Truth escaped and kicked him out of the ring. Truth hit a dive over the top to the floor. Batista took control on the floor and ran Truth into the ringpost. He threw Truth into the stairs and continued to beat him. Truth fired back but was caught with a Black Hole Slam. Batista went for a spear but Truth was able to sidestep him and nail a DDT for a two count. He kicked off a Batista charge and drop toeholded him into the corner. He went for a top rope legdrop but missed. Batista speared him but began jawing with Mysterio with a minute left. He nailed a powerbomb but with three seconds left, Mysterio pulled the ref out of the ring and the time expired. Mysterio vs. Undertaker at Royal Rumble.    * Vickie Guerrero comes out and says that she is sorry to Mysterio, but on Smackdown everyone follows the rules. She said it was clear as day that Mysterio cheated, so she announced Mysterio vs. Batista for the 1/8 Smackdown episode to determine the true number one contender.

 

 

 

 

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SMACKDOWN REPORT: CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER; IF YOU LIKE MATCHES WHERE REFEREES GET BUMPED YOU WILL LIKE THE TITLE MATCH TONIGHT; BEAT THE CLOCK CHALLENGE GIVES US NOTHING DEFINITE; JERICHO SHOULD BE A SMACKDOWN ANNOUNCER
by Richard Trionfo @ 10:02 PM on 1/1/2010

We begin this year’s WWE programming with a look back at the continued battle between Batista and Rey Mysterio to determine the man who would face the Undertaker for the title as well as the match between Rey and Undertaker that was interrupted by Batista’s actions.

We are live on tape from East Rutherford, New Jersey and your announcers are Matt ‘Costas’ Striker and Todd ‘Merry New Year’ Grisham.

Todd lets us know that we will find out Undertaker’s opponent at the Royal Rumble with the Beat the Clock Challenge, which is a staple of the first Smackdown of each year.

CM Punk comes to the ring with Luke Gallows and he is going to address the crowd. He wants to know if anyone in the crowd has made New Year’s Resolutions. He tells some of the fans who are booing his comments that he only asked them to raise their hands, not to boo or cheer something. He wants to know if anyone has broken them already. Punk asks a fan what he resolution might have been and Punk suggests that he already broke it. Punk wonders how many were going to give up drinking for the New Year. He says that resolutions are about bettering yourself and Punk says that he has no reason to make resolutions because he is already better. He says that he can help everyone and save them and points to Luke Gallows. Punk wants everyone to stand up to make a pledge. He tells people at home to touch their television screens so they can feel his power flow through their veins.

Punk’s pledge is “I (state your name) am tired of wasting my life being a loser. I am tired of treating my body like a sewer. I am tired of not having the strength to just say no. In 2010 I will adhere to the straight edge lifestyle. I will not smoke. I will not drink. I will not do drugs.”

Punk comments that the people in the crowd are not good at following directions. He wants to make it clear to them. He does not want to have to beat this into them. He says that he will beat everyone up if that is what it takes to get his message through. Punk suggests that some people are still hung over. Punk says that he will save a lost soul from the audience because he has heart. In each city, his message will grow and spread until everyone realizes that he is not a minor threat and the youth of today will come together as a straight edge society. Punk says it will start tonight when he sets the winning time in the Beat the Clock Challenge. At the Royal Rumble he will become a 4 time Straight Edge Champion when he defeats the Undertaker.

Match Number One: Matt Hardy versus CM Punk with Luke Gallows in a Beat the Clock Challenge Match

They lock up and Hardy with a side head lock into a hammer lock and rollup but Punk kicks out. Punk backs away from Hardy and Hardy with a front face lock and then he tries for an inside cradle and gets a near fall. Punk with a waist lock and Hardy works on the wrist. Hardy wrings the arm but Punk with a kick. Hardy blocks another kick and takes Punk down and stomps on his solar plexus. Hardy with a kick to the ribs. Hardy with shoulders in the corner as he continues to work on the ribs. Hardy with a sit out gourdbuster for a near fall. Punk drops Hardy on the top rope and then he goes for a springboard move but Hardy punches Punk in the midsection. Hardy gets a near fall and then he hits a side Russian leg sweep for a near fall. Hardy with a forearm to the back and then Punk with an Irish whip but he runs into boots but Punk blocks it and sends Hardy into the ropes and then drops Hardy to the mat. Punk with a cover but Hardy has his hand on the ropes. Punk kicks Hardy in the midsection. Punk with a neck breaker and gets a near fall. Punk with a figure four head scissors and Punk with elbows to the head to continue to wear down Hardy. Punk gets a near fall and then he connects with a forearm and elbows to the head. Punk with a clothesline and then he gets a near fall. Hardy with a kick to the midsection and then eh sends Punk into the turnbuckles and hits a clothesline. Punk avoids Hardy’s bulldog and then Punk with a leg lariat and Punk gets a near fall. Punk with a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Punk with a reverse chin lock and Hardy gets to his feet and Hardy with an elbow and punches to the midsection. Hardy with a belly-to-back suplex and Hardy with a kick to Punk and he sends Punk into the turnbuckles and hits a flying clothesline for a near fall. Hardy with the running clothesline into the corner and he hits the bulldog for a near fall. Hardy hits a Side Effect but he can only get a two count. Hardy waves his arms for the Twist of Fate but Punk backs Hardy into the ropes. Punk with a roundhou se kick to the head and then he gets Hardy up for the Go To Sleep and connects and gets the three count in 7:20.
Winner: CM Punk

After the match, Punk has Gallows attack Hardy and Hardy fights back but Gallows with spinebuster slam.

We see the other three match ups in the Beat the Clock Challenge with Chris Jericho facing Rey Mysterio, Dolph Ziggler facing Kane, and Batista facing R Truth.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Two: Kane versus Dolph Ziggler in a Beat the Clock Challenge Match [current time to beat is 7:20]

Ziggler goes for the leg and Kane stops him but Ziggler with a front face lock into a side head lock. Kane and Ziggler work on the mat with Kane getting a front face lock. Ziggler gets to the ropes and then he hits a drop kick to the knee and clips Kane as he continues to work on the leg. Ziggler with an elbow drop to the knee. Ziggler with a rollup as he continues to work on the knee. Kane with a clothesline for a near fall. Kane looks at the clock and he gets Ziggler up for a delayed vertical suplex for a near fall. Kane with a snap mare and drop kick for a near fall. Ziggler blocks a back body drop with a DDT and both men are down. We see Punk and Luke watching in the back as Ziggler gets a near fall and hits a leap frog neck snap for a near fall. Ziggler with elbows and punches to the head followed by a drop kick. Ziggler with a chin lock but Kane picks up Ziggler and slams him. Kane misses an elbow drop and Ziggler hits a leg lariat for a near fall. Ziggler with a series of elbow drops for a near fall. Ziggler returns to a chin lock as the time continues to run. Kane with a big boot and he gets a near fall. Kane with an Irish whip followed by a running clothesline into the corner and a side slam for a near fall. Kane with a running power slam for a near fall. Kane goes up top for the clothesline but Ziggler stops him and he tries for a superplex but Kane knocks Ziggler off. Kane hits the clothesline and gets a two count as we approach one minute remaining on the clock. Ziggler gets to the apron to avoid a choke slam. Kane is dropped on the top rope and then Ziggler tries to choke out Kane as he climbs on Kane’s back. Ziggler continues to choke out Kane but Kane holds on as time runs out.
No Contest

After the match, Ziggler hits the Zig Zag on Kane and leaves the ring frustrated that he will not get to face the Undertaker at the Royal Rumble.

Punk and Gallows are shown in the locker room and they are happy with what they just saw in the ring.

We go to commercial.

We are back and did you know that they are starting off 2010 with the Did You Knows from 2009 about this year’s Wrestlemania 26 demographics.

It is time for the Raw Rebound.

Match Number Three: Great Khali versus The Carolina Panther

The bell rings and Khali takes a few punches and forearms but they have no impact on Khali. Khali with a vertical choke slam and he stands on his opponent for the three count.
Winner: Great Khali

After the match, Khali starts to dance and then he leaves the ring.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we see the heinous attack by John Morrison on the current Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre.

Match Number Four: John Morrison versus Drew McIntyre for the Intercontinental Title

Morison with a take down into a near fall. Morrison with a forearm and a leg lariat for another near fall. Morrison clotheslines McIntyre over the top rope to the floor. Morrison goes to the floor after McIntyre and then he does some flipping moves over McIntyre and then he goes onto the ringside barrier again but McIntyre pulls Morrison off and Morrison flips around and takes McIntyre down. Morrison returns McIntyre to the ring and gets a near fall. Morrison casually returns to the ring and McIntyre kicks Morrison and Morrison is hanging from the ropes with his leg caught. The referee tries to get Morrison out of the ropes and McIntyre kicks Morrison and works on the leg. Morrison finally gets free of the ropes and then McIntyre keys on the leg and works on the ankle. McIntyre stomps on the ankle and then the head. McIntyre wrenches the leg as he continues to wear down Morrison’s high flying ability. Morrison with an enzuigiri and both men are down. Morrison punches McIntyre followed by a clothesline and a jumping spin kick for a near fall. McIntyre punches Morrison in the leg and Morrison goes down. McIntyre with a double underhook but Morrison escapes and then he hits the springboard roundhouse kick and he gets a near fall. McIntyre with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker and then he exposes the turnbuckle but Morrison with punches to McIntyre. The referee tries to stop Morrison in the corner. Morrison continues the attack on McIntyre but when the referee picks up the turnbuckle pad, Morrison is pushed into the referee by McIntyre and the referee disqualifies Morrison.
Winner: Drew McIntyre by disqualification

After the match, Morrison argues with the referee while McIntyre goes to the back. Morrison hobbles after McIntyre and they fight on the ramp. McIntyre goes to the leg again and the referees come out to try to separate them.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Michelle McCool and Layla are at the announce table in their own Mickie James clothing line on display.

Match Number Five: Beth Phoenix versus Mickie James

Beth pushes Mickie and tells her to focus on the match and not Michelle and Layla at ringside. Mickie with forearms but Beth with a back breaker for a near fall. Beth with an Irish whip but Mickie tries to float over and Beth sends her to the apron. Mickie sends Beth into the turnbuckles and then hits a Thesz Press for a near fall. Mickie with forearms and Layla goes to the apron. The referee focuses on the interference that has not taken place. Michelle tries to interfere on another part of the apron. Beth charges at Mickie and Michelle hits a roundhouse kick that connects with Beth instead of Mickie. Mickie with a rollup for the three count.
Winner: Mickie James

After the match, Michelle and Layla cannot believe what happened in the ring. Mickie avoids Layla who comes after her in the ring. Mickie takes down Layla but Michelle makes it a two on one situation. Beth pulls Michelle off and throws her to the side. Beth runs Michelle into the turnbuckles and punches her. Mickie takes off Layla’s shirt and then kicks her and hits a clothesline. Beth with a clothesline to Michelle. Layla gets a back kick from Mickie and Layla is thrown to the floor. Beth slams Michelle to the mat and then she kicks Michelle in the ribs.

Beth and Mickie stare each other down in the ring and then Beth kicks Layla off the apron. Beth starts to leave the ring but instead she attacks Mickie from behind and hits the Glam Slam.

Chris Jericho is walking in the back as we go to commercial.

We are back and did you know that WWE does more events in Europe than the four major sports leagues that do not have more than a game or two overseas.

We are back and Chris Jericho comes to the ring for his Beat the Clock Qualifying Match but he has something to say first. Jericho says that there is a saying in old westerns and it is that this town isn’t big enough for the both of us. He says that Smackdown is not big enough for him. Jericho says that he is bigger than anyone who is watching the show and he is bigger than the WWE. Jericho says that on Monday night, he will regain the Unified Tag Titles by beating DX with his partner the Big Show. That will mean that Jericho will continue to be the face of Smackdown, Raw, ECW, Superstars, live events, pay per views, WWE on Demand, and WWE Classics. He says that he will be the face of the company. Jericho says that his New Year’s Resolution will be to win every title in the company. He says that it will start tonight when he beats Rey Mysterio in record time. Then he will beat the Undertaker at the Royal Rumble to become a six time champion. Jericho says that he is good enough to do it and everyone knows that. He tells the thick headed, lollygagging dullards need to get used to him because in 2010, he will take his rightful place as the omnipotent epicenter of the WWE Universe.

Match Number Six: Chris Jericho versus Rey Mysterio in a Beat the Clock Challenge Match [current time is still 7:20]

Jericho with a kick and then he sends Rey into the turnbuckles. Rey with a forearm and side head lock but Rey with a leap frog and a wheelbarrow move but Jericho with a forearm to the back of the head and then he throws Rey under the bottom ropes and he lands hard on the floor. We see Punk and Gallows watch in the back as Rey returns to the apron and hits a shoulder and springboard cross body for a near fall. Jericho gets a near fall after a clothesline. Jericho with a belly-to-back suplex for another near fall. Jericho with a kick to the head and Rey falls into the corner. Jericho with a head butt to Rey for a near fall as we drop under the five minute remaining barrier. Rey with an enzuigiri and Jericho falls into the position but Jericho is able to get up and hits a back body drop on Rey. Jericho with an elbow drop for a near fall. Jericho with a snap mare and a rear chin lock with the arm isolated. Jericho takes a look at the time remaining as Rey returns to his feet. Jericho with a knee to the back followed by an Irish whip but Jericho runs into a drop toe hold into the turnbuckles. Rey with a diving head butt into Jericho’s chest off the turnbuckles and he gets a near fall. Rey hits a springboard cross body for a near fall. Jericho wit ha kick and then he hits a sunset flip but Rey rolls through and tries for a kick but Jericho blocks it and tries to put Rey into the Walls of Jericho but Rey is able to power out of the hold. Jericho with a clothesline to get another near fall and there are less than two minutes remaining in this match. Rey floats over Jericho but Jericho hits a torture rack drop for another near fall. Jericho looks at the clock on the TitanTron one more time as he realizes that time is getting short in the match. Rey with a drop kick to Jericho’s knees as he charges and guess where Jericho falls. Jericho is able to grab Rey’s legs on the 619 attempt and he puts Rey in the Walls of Jericho. Rey has about a minute to hang on before time runs out. Rey tries to get to the ropes and th en Rey counters into a head scissors and you know the drill. Fall into the ropes and 619 but when Rey tries for the springboard move, Jericho hits a Codebreaker but he takes too long to make the cover and Rey kicks out at two. Jericho argues with the referee and then Rey gets an inside cradle for the three count with one second left on the clock.
Winner: Rey Mysterio

The new time is 7:19 as we go to commercial.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Rey Mysterio is at ringside to watch the final Challenge Match between Batista and R Truth since staying in the locker room worked so well for Punk.

Match Number Seven: R Truth versus Batista in a Beat the Clock Challenge Match [current time to beat is 7:19]

The match starts and they lock up with Batista with a knee instead of a break. Batista with a punch and Irish whip followed by a clothesline in the corner. Batista with a shoulder in the corner but Truth with a knee and a rollup for a near fall. Truth with a drop toe hold and leg drop to the back of the head for a near fall. Batista with a rake of the eyes and a clothesline. Batista with a kick to the back and then he hits a suplex and gets a near fall. Batista tries for a power slam but Truth escapes and he punches Batista. Truth does his usual split but Batista just stands there and kicks Truth in the head. Batista tries for a Batista Bomb and then he looks at Rey, who stands up, before trying the move but Truth is able to escape the hold. Truth punches Batista and then hits a spinning kick that sends Batista to the floor. Truth with a pescado and both men are down on the floor. They return to the ring and Batista kicks Truth on the apron and then he sends Truth into the ring post and Truth goes down to the floor and he is holding his shoulder. Batista Irish whips Truth into the ring steps. Batista sends Truth shoulder first into the turnbuckles. Truth punches Batista and then he hits a drop kick but he runs into a uranage slam for a near fall by Batista. Batista sets for a spear but Truth stops him and hits a DDT and gets a near fall. Truth with the axe kick but Batista kicks out at two. We have less than 90 seconds in the match. Batista sends Truth into the turnbuckles and Truth with a kick to Batista and then Batista charges into the corner but Truth moves and Batista hits the turnbuckles. Truth goes to the top and he tries for a missile drop kick but Batista swats him away. Batista hits a spear and we have 45 seconds to go and instead of getting the pinfall, he looks at Rey. Batista with a spinebuster and he sees that he has 20 seconds left. Batista gets Truth in the Batista Bomb and hits it but Rey pulls the referee out of the ring with four seconds left and time runs out.
No Contest

After the match, Rey goes to the stage and he gloats while staring back at Batista who is not happy while standing in the ring.

Vickie Guerrero comes out and she excuses herself as she stands next to Rey. She apologizes to Rey because on Smackdown we all follow the rules. She tells Rey that it was obvious that Rey cheated. Since they could not determine the proper winner, she advises Rey to face Batista next week to determine the true number one contender to face Undertaker.

We go to credits.

 

 

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CM PUNK  The Straightedge Superstar defeated Matt Hardy in a Beat the Clock Match on SmackDown, but his time wasn't impressive enough to secure the No. 1 Contendership.

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Dave L. sent this report. ... It seems that Hulk Hogan has a press tour coming up on Monday morning. He's calling into "The BJ Shea Morning Experience" on 99.9 KISW/"The Rock of Seattle" on Monday at 6:50 a.m. PST to promote the live Impact.  He is going also going to address some comments from WWE's CM Punk made on BJ's show before the holiday break.  Here's a link to that audio: http://is.gd/5K34V.  About 9:50 into the audio file, Punk talks about TNA and shoots on the product and Hulk Hogan. The show is going to play this audio for Hulk on Monday at and get his reaction.  KISW has a ACC+ audio stream that plays quite well in WinAmp: http://provisioning.streamtheworld.com/pls/KISWFMAAC.pls.

 

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During the appearance, Hogan responded to comments made by former WWE World champion CM Punk about Hogan being out for himself, not TNA and for Hogan to "prove him wrong." 

After listening to the comments from Punk, Hogan commented, "Well, you know, it's kind of like the law of attraction.  He's probably going to attract more of that negative stuff to his career because, you know, if you're functioning on that level, that's probably what you are going to attract, but at the end of the day, you know, I was selling out Madison Square Garden when that kid was pooping in his diapers, so you know, you're going to see what I'm all about.  I'm not there to wrestle.  I don't have a contract to wrestle.  I'm there to run this company.  Make it better, like I said, give the talent a choice.  All the talents that are locked in there...I'm sure Vince McMahon is giving CM Punk the big push but paying him crumbs, because I know how that goes, because I'm giving the fans a choice, and the talent a choice and I'm going to prove to this negative guy that he's wrong."

When asked about Punk making a "personal attack", Hogan responded, "That's cool.  I understand he's surrounded by negative stuff up there and I can see why he's jaded in his opinion.  One of the things that I learned a long time ago is that you can't judge anyone.  You can't judge a book by it's cover.  Some of the craziest looking, weirdest people seem to be the nicest people and the most honest people in the world.  I would never judge anyone before I meet them.  Some day down the road, CM Punk and I are probably going to work together and I would never judge him under any preconceived notions.  I would judge him on the type of person he was when I met him.  It's all good, brother.  I am vibing so high brother.  I am going to reward those who are with me and those who aren't my friends, I am going to win them over and make them my friends."

You can listen to the complete interview, which features Hogan commenting on the karma that he was now in charge of Vince Russo, which TNA stars he is a huge fan of and much more by clicking here.   BJ Shea's website can be found at http://bjaday.com/.

 

 

Scheduled for ECW is CM Punk vs. Mark Henry as part of the ECW Homecoming series.

 

 

 

 

*ECW champion Christian came to the ring to talk about the Homecoming Tournament. CM Punk and Luke Gallows come out and Punk says he's going to win the tournament, title and fans the Straightedge way. Christian asked if Straightedge means looking like you haven't showered in two weeks. Christian tells Punk he's going to be squashed by Mark Henry and won't be facing him for the title at the Royal Rumble.

 

*CM Punk defeated Mark Henry after interference from Luke Gallows. Next week will be the Homecoming Finale to set up the Rumble title bout.

 

ECW REPORT: THE HOMECOMING COURT IS COMPLETE; THE DAY AFTER THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY IN WRESTLING EVER IN THE YEAR 2010
by Richard Trionfo @ 11:01 PM on 1/5/2010

We begin with highlights of CM Punk and Mark Henry since they will be meeting in the ECW Homecoming Tournament a-go-go.

We are live on tape from Louisville, Kentucky and your announcers are Josh ‘Did anyone remind Abe that he shouldn’t wear Kentucky colors tonight’ Mathews and Bryon ‘I thought you were going to tell him’ Saxton.

Christian comes to the ring and he has something to say. He says that it is fitting that they are in Louisville, Kentucky because they are in the homestretch for ECW Homecoming to see who faces him at the Royal Rumble.

CM Punk interrupts Christian and he comes out with Luke Gallows. Punk says that while he is positive that what Christian had to say was important, nobody can say anything more important than what Punk has to say right now. Punk wants to know why Christian is grinning since he hasn’t really said anything. Christian tells Punk that last night he saw something that he would never see with Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels hugging in the ring. He is now seeing something he never wanted to see and that is CM Punk back on ECW. Punk says that being back on ECW is something Christian better get used to. Punk says that Christian’s title is why he is here. Homecoming is about former champions and stars coming back to get a chance to win the ECW Title. Punk says that he will win tonight and next week to face Christian at the Royal Rumble and win the title. Punk says that he will prove that by winning the ECW Title, he is better than everyone. He says that he is everyone’s savior. He says that he is a natural born leader. Punk says that ECW is home to the brightest, youngest, and newest stars. Punk says that he will be the shepherd and a role model for all of them. He will show them how to live the straight edge way.

Christian asks if the straight edge way means that you look like you haven’t taken a shower in two weeks. Christian says that Punk might be speaking too soon because of the people who have qualified already and he mentions that Shelton Benjamin will be facing Chavo Guerrero to try to qualify. Christian asks Punk who he is wrestling and then he says that Punk will be beaten by the World’s Strongest Man. Christian says that Punk won’t smoke, drink, do drugs, or face him for the title at the Royal Rumble.

We go to commercial.

We are back and did you know that the Europe graphic still works in 2010.

Match Number One: Shelton Benjamin versus Chavo Guerrero in an ECW Homecoming Court Qualifying Match

Chavo with punches to Shelton and the referee pulls him out of the corner. Benjamin sends Chavo into the corner and he punches him until the referee stops him. Benjamin with a back elbow for a near fall. Benjamin misses a charge into the corner and then Chavo goes for the Three Amigos but Benjamin blocks the third one and hits a German suplex and bridge for a near fall. Benjamin punches Chavo and then he sends Chavo to the apron but Chavo with a kick to the knee as he tries to negate Benjamin’s aerial moves. Chavo continues to work on the leg. Chavo with a slingshot senton onto Shelton’s leg for a near fall. Chavo continues to work on the knee. Benjamin with a kick followed by a dragon whip but he still favors his leg. Benjamin with punches and a back body drop. Chavo with punches but Benjamin sends Chavo into the air and gets a near fall. Chavo with a single leg crab but Benjamin countes. Chavo with a satellite head scissors and then he goes up top for the frog splash and he rolls through when Benjamin moves. Benjamin hits Paydirt for the three count.
Winner: Shelton Benjamin

We go to commercial.

We are back and we take a look back at the final match for Tommy Dreamer in any ECW entity followed by Dreamer’s comments.

Zack Ryder comes out with Rosa Mendes. He says that we have seen enough of the fat loser blubbering. He says that Tommy Dreamer is dead and gone. He says that they should talk about the man who is still here. He did something bigger than winning ECW Homecoming or winning the ECW Title. He stopped the heart of ECW and changed the tone of the show. ECW is now about one man . . . Zack Ryder.

It is time for a Raw Rebound.

Ezekiel Jackson and Vladimir Kozlov are walking in the back in split screen as we go to commercial.

Match Number Two: Ezekiel Jackson with William Regal versus Vladimir Kozlov

They stare at each other before locking up. Kozlov with an arm drag and he wants Jackson to come at him. Kozlov with a waist lock take down into a front face lock. Kozlov releases the hold when Jackson makes it to the ropes. Jackson with a punch but Kozlov with a kick that sends Jackson to the floor. Kozlov with a series of kicks but Jackson blocks it and then he works on the leg. Jackson with a forearm and then he puts Kozlov’s leg in the ropes. Kozlov with a forearm but Jackson returns to the leg with a kick. Jackson tries to use the apron but Kozlov fights him off. Jackson slams Kozlov’s leg into the apron and then into the ring post. Jackson continues to work on the leg with an elbow drop. Kozlov kicks Jackson off but Jackson returns to the leg and Kozlov tries to fight off Jackson’s attack. Jackson drops Kozlov’s knee onto his shoulder. Jackson works on the leg. Kozlov sends Jackson to the floor and then he kicks Jackson and slams Jackson. Kozlov follows that with an Irish whip and running clothesline followed by another Irish whip and shoulders in the corner. Jackson with a kick to Kozlov followed by a lariat. Jackson with a brainbuster to Kozlov followed by the uranage for the three count.
Winner: Ezekiel Jackson

After the match, Regal verbally berates Kozlov while Jackson holds Kozlov and then he sends Kozlov face first into the mat.

Mark Henry is in the locker room and Tony Atlas stops by to say hello. Tony says that they should relive old times and he could accompany Mark to the ring. Mark thinks about it but he hears Tony laugh and Mark says no. Tony says that he is there for Mark and he laughs us into commercial.

Match Number Three: CM Punk with Luke Gallows versus Mark Henry in an ECW Homecoming King Tournament Qualifying Match

Punk avoids Henry and cowers into the ropes. Punk with a waist lock but Henry pulls Punk’s arms apart and hits a hip toss. Punk with a series of kicks to Henry but Henry stays on his feet. Henry grabs Punk’s leg on a kick and then he throws Punk over the top rope to the floor and we go to commercial.

We are back and Henry with a clothesline but Punk rolls to the floor to stop Henry’s offense. Henry goes after Punk on the floor but Punk with a drop toe hold to Henry and Mark goes into the ring steps. Punk with a kick to Henry when he rolls back into the ring. Punk with a series of knees to the head. Punk gets a near fall. Punk with punches to Henry as he continues to wear down the big man. Punk with a neck breaker for a near fall. Punk with a figure four head scissors on Henry. Punk gets a near fall on Henry after a few kicks. Punk pulls down the knee pad and he continues with knees to the head. Henry shows no effect from the last set of knees and he Marks up and connects with head butts that rebound Punk off the ropes and then Henry with clothesline. Punk gets splashed in the corner. Henry with a forearm to the chest and then he gets ready for a running splash into the corner but Punk moves out of the way. Punk with the running knee into the corner and he tries for the bulldog but Henry pushes Punk away. The referee is out of position and Luke kicks Henry in the head and Punk with a roundhouse kick for the three count.
Winner: CM Punk

Josh and Byron run through the eight men in the Over the Top Challenge to see who faces Christian at the Royal Rumble. They are Evan Bourne, Vance Archer, Ezekiel Jackson, Kane, Yoshi Tatsu, Shelton Benajmin, Matt Hardy, and CM Punk.

We go to credits.

 

*CM Punk and Luke Gallows come out and "save" a member of the WWE Universe. He picks someone out from the crowd (I believe Manbeast from OVW) and asked him if he is ready to be safe. The fan say he thinks so and Punk asked him if he's ready to stop or not. The fan says he is ready to stop. Punk said OK, then said there's one more thing he needs to do to become part of the straightedge lifestyle, cut his hair. The fan refuses at first but finally agrees. Gallows takes out an electric razor and shaves the fan's head bald.

 

UPDATE ON CM PUNK SEGMENT ON SMACKDOWN
by Adam Parker @ 10:54 PM on 1/5/2010

The fan who came out from the crowd in the CM Punk segment to be "saved" was OVW's Ted McNailer.

 

 

COMPLETE WWE PPV WIN/LOSS RECORDS FOR THE ENTIRE WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT ROSTER
by H.B Kid @ 10:06 AM on 1/6/2010

Throughout 2009, I kept track of WWE's Pay-Per-View Results. From those results, I compiled every wrestler's Win-Loss Record. Every match that was on Pay-Per-View is counted except the Royal Rumble and the Miss WrestleMania 25 Diva Battle Royal, which were won by Randy Orton & Santina Marella, respectively.

I thought I would share the list with you, so you can post it on the site and have people discuss it on the Message Board.  I also compared the numbers from 2009 and 2008 to see the difference in matches, and other things. The brand (Raw (R), Smackdown (S), ECW (E) and Non-Branded (NB) are as of the end of 2009, or when they last worked for the company, not when the match took place.

The affiliation (Face (F) & Heel (H) is for what they were at the time of the match, hence the wrestlers that have multiple letters next to their name, meaning that they switched from one to the other, throughout the year.

Non-Branded Wrestlers are those that aren't assigned to a particular brand, like Shane McMahon & the WWE Legends (Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper, & Jimmy Snuka), who although their feuds were shown on Raw, they weren't officially part of Raw. So, without further adieu, here's the list.
 

1. Chris Jericho (SD, H)          9-5-0
2. John Cena (R, F)                8-6-0
3. Christian (E, F)                   7-3-0
4. Randy Orton* (R, H)          7-6-0
5. Kofi Kingston (R, F)           5-2-0
6. The Undertaker (S, F)         5-2-0
7. Edge (S, H)                        5-3-0
8. Rey Mysterio (S, F)            5-5-0
9. Triple H (R, F)                    5-6-0
10. CM Punk (S, H/F)              5-7-0
11. Michelle McCool (S, H)      4-1-0
12. Kane (S, H/F)                     4-2-0
13. Shawn Michaels (R, F)        4-4-0
14. Jeff Hardy (S, F)                 4-6-0
15. The Big Show (R, H)          4-7-0
16. Drew McIntyre (S, H)         3-0-0
17. Mickie James (S, F)            3-1-0
18. Batista (S, F/H)                   3-4-0
19. Jack Swagger (R, H)           3-8-0
20. Sheamus (R, H)                  2-0-0
21. Tommy Dreamer (E, F)       2-1-0
22. R-Truth (S, F)                     2-1-0
23. Melina (R, F)                      2-3-0
24. John Morrison (S, H/F)       2-3-0
25. Dolph Ziggler (S, H)            2-3-0
26. Matt Hardy (S, F/H/F)        2-4-0
27. The Miz (R, H)                   2-4-0
28. Montel Vontavious Porter (R, F) 2-4-0
29. Ted DiBiase (R, H)             2-5-0
30. Cody Rhodes (R, H)           2-6-0
31. Tyson Kidd (S, H)              1-0-0
32. Santina Marella* (R, F)       1-0-0
33. Natalya Neidhart (S, H)      1-0-0
34. David Hart Smith (S, H)      1-0-0
35. Eve Torres (R, F)                1-0-0
36. Kelly Kelly (R, F)               1-1-0
37. Gail Kim (R, F)                   1-1-0
38. Umaga (S, H)                     1-1-0
39. The Great Khali (S, F)        1-2-0
40. Beth Phoenix (S, H)            1-2-0
41. Finlay (S, F)                        1-4-0
42. Mark Henry (R, H/F)          1-4-0
43. Evan Bourne (R, F)             0-1-0
44. Chavo Guerrero (R, H)       0-1-0
45. Vickie Guerrero (S, H)        0-1-0
46. Jillian Hall (R, H)                 0-1-0
47. JTG (S, F)                          0-1-0
48. Mike Knox (S, H)               0-1-0
49. Vladimir Kozlov (E, H)       0-1-0
50. Layla (S, H)                        0-1-0
51. Maryse (R, H)                    0-1-0
52. Roddy Piper (NB, F)          0-1-0
53. Shad (S, F)                         0-1-0
54. Jimmy Snuka (NB, F)         0-1-0
55. Carlito (R, F/H)                  0-2-0
56. Alicia Fox (R, H)                0-2-0
57. Shane McMahon (NB, F)   0-2-0
58. Primo (R, F)                       0-2-0
59. Ricky Steamboat (NB, F)   0-2-0
60. John Bradshaw Layfield (R, H) 0-3-0
61. Shelton Benjamin (E, H/F)   0-4-0
62. William Regal (E, F)            0-4-0

 

 

2009 PWINSIDER.COM YEAR END AWARDS - MANY POLLS NOW OPEN FOR VOTING
by Buck Woodward @ 8:00 AM on 1/6/2010

2009 is in the books, but we're taking one last look back on the year that was with the annual PWInsider.com Year End Awards.  Throughout the evening, we will be adding more and more categories for you to cast your vote in. 

Voting is currently open in the following categories: 

WRESTLER OF THE YEAR

AJ Styles
Bryan Danielson
Chris Jericho
Christian
CM Punk
Davey Richards
Edge
Jeff Hardy
John Cena
John Morrison
Kota Ibushi
Kurt Angle
Melina
Nigel McGuinness/Desmond Wolfe
Randy Orton
Takashi Sugiura
Triple H

MATCH OF THE YEAR

AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe vs. Christopher Daniels - Turning Point - November 15th
American Wolves vs. Bryan Danielson and Tyler Black - Tag Title Classic - April 18th
Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio - The Bash - June 28th
Davey Richards vs. KENTA - Supercard of Honor IV - April 3rd
Davey Richards vs. Shingo - Untouchable Gate - September 6th
Edge vs. Jeff Hardy - Extreme Rules - June 7th
Edge vs. John Cena - Backlash - April 26th 
Evan Bourne vs. John Morrison - ECW - April 14th
John Cena vs. Chris Jericho - Tribute to the Troops - December 19th
Kenta vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima - Pro Wrestling Noah - April 20th
Kota Ibushi vs. Yoshihiko - DDT - October 25th
Kurt Angle vs. Desmond Wolfe - Final Resolution - December 20th
Kurt Angle vs. Desmond Wolfe - Turning Point - November 15th
Nick Jackson vs. El Generico vs. Kota Ibushi vs. Jigsaw - Chikara King Of Trios - March 28th
Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson - Glory By Honor VIII: The Final Countdown - September 26th
Nigel McGuinness vs. Tyler Black vs. Jimmy Jacobs vs. Jerry Lynn - Eliminating The Competition - February 27th 
Roderick Strong and Bryan Danielson vs. American Wolves - ROH On HDNet - November 12th
Sara Del Rey vs. Ayako Hamada - SHIMMER Vol. 28 - November 8th
The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels - Wrestlemania 25 - April 5th
Triple H vs. Randy Orton - Wrestlemania 25 - April 5th

TAG TEAM OF THE YEAR

Beautiful People
Beer Money Inc.
JeriShow
Briscoe Brothers
British Invasion
Carlito and Primo Colon
DX
John Morrison and The Miz
Kenny King and Rhett Titus
Motor City Machine Guns
American Wolves
Bella Twins
Hart Dynasty
Young Bucks
Team 3D

FEUD OF THE YEAR

Batista vs. Rey Mysterio
Chavo Guerrero vs. Hornswoggle
Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio
Christian vs. William Regal
CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy
DX vs. Chris Jericho and Big Show
John Cena vs. Randy Orton
Kevin Steen and El Generico vs. American Wolves
Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton 
Kurt Angle vs. Desmond Wolfe
Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett
Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy
New Japan vs. Pro Wrestling NOAH
Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker
The Miz vs. John Morrison
Triple H vs. Randy Orton

PROMOTION OF THE YEAR

Dragon Gate USA
Chikara
DDT
New England Championship Wrestling
New Japan Pro Wrestling
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
Ring of Honor
Shimmer
TNA
WWE

ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR

Dave Prazak
Jim Ross
Josh Mathews
Michael Cole
Mike Tenay
Mike Hodgewood
Todd Grisham

COLOR COMMENTATOR OF THE YEAR

Byron Saxton
Jerry Lawler
Lenny Leonard
Matt Striker
Taz
Ultramantis Black
Don West

TV SERIES OF THE YEAR

TNA Impact
ECW
Friday Night Smackdown
Raw
Ring Of Honor on HD Net
WWE Superstars
WWE Legends Of Wrestling

BEST INTERVIEWS OF THE YEAR

Abraham Washington
Chavo Guerrero
Chris Jericho
CM Punk
Desmond Wolfe
Don West
Eddie Kingston
Edge
Gail Kim
Hulk Hogan
Kurt Angle
Mick Foley
Raven
R-Truth
Samoa Joe
Santina Marella
Scott Steiner
Shawn Michaels

MOST IMPROVED WRESTLER OF THE YEAR

Alicia Fox
Austin Aries
Brutus Magnus
Chris Hero
Christian
CM Punk
D'Angelo Dinero
Davey Richards
DH Smith
Dolph Ziggler
Drew McIntyre
Eddie Edwards
Eve Torres
Go Shiozaki
Goldust
Jack Swagger
John Morrison
Kofi Kingston
Mark Henry
Matt Morgan
Melina
Mike Knox
Miz
Nicole Mathews
Randy Orton
Rhett Titus
Sheamus
Ted DiBiase
Vance Archer
Zack Ryder

NEWS STORY OF THE YEAR

Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff join TNA.
Ric Flair-NWA Title belt controversy.
Bret Hart agrees to return to WWE.
Bryan Danielson and Nigel McGuinness leave Ring Of Honor.
Jeff Hardy gets arrested two weeks after leaving WWE.
PPV buys continue to decline.
Ring of Honor gets HDNet TV deal.
Shane McMahon leaves WWE.
TNA announces they will go head-to-head with WWE on January 4th.
WWE goes TV-PG as Linda McMahon runs for Senate.
WWE goes to Iraq to entertain the troops.
WWE sets live attendance gate record at Wrestlemania, $6.9 million.

Note: As in the past, we do not include the death of a wrestler as part of what is a trivial competition, out of respect to those that have passed away.

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR (if you never saw him or her before, then they're new to you!)

Tyson Kidd
Brutus Magnus
Davey Richards
Desmond Wolfe
Drew McIntyre
Hamada
Jesse Neal
Kazuchika Okada
Kenny Omega
Lacey Von Erich
Nick Jackson
Sheamus
The Young Bucks
Vance Archer
Yoshi Tatsu

CHARACTER OF THE YEAR

Abraham Washington
Abyss
Austin Aries
Chris Jericho
Chris Masters
Christopher Daniels
CM Punk
Cody Deaner
Colt Cabana
Daffney
Delirious
Desmond Wolfe
Don West
Genba Hirayanagi
Hornswoggle
Jesse Ventura
Jimmy Jacobs
John Cena
John Morrison
Kofi Kingston
Luke Gallows
Miz
Pope D'Angelo Dinero
Raven
Rhett Titus
Samoa Joe
Santino Marella
Sheamus
Sucide
Tiffany
Tony Atlas
Undertaker
Zack Ryder

COMEBACK OF THE YEAR

AJ Styles
Amazing Red
Batista
Big Show
Bobby Lashley
Chris Jericho
Chris Masters
Christian
Christopher Daniels
CM Punk
Colt Cabana
Daffney
Drew McIntyre
Goldust
Hulk Hogan
Hurricane Helms
Jeff Jarrett
Jerry Lynn
Jim Cornette
John Cena
Johnny Saint
Kenta Kobashi
Lacey
Mark Henry
Mick Foley
Rey Mysterio
Ric Flair
Ricky Steamboat
Samoa Joe
Scott Steiner
Shawn Michaels
Tara
Tommy Dreamer
Undertaker
Vance Archer

BABYFACE OF THE YEAR

AJ Styles
Bobby Dempsey
Christian
Triple H
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Jeff Hardy
John Cena
John Morrison
Kelly Kelly
Kofi Kingston
Rey Mysterio
Santino Marella
Shawn Michaels
Sting
Triple H
Tyler Black
Undertaker
Bryan Danielson
Hornswoggle

HEEL OF THE YEAR

CM Punk
Alicia Fox
Austin Aries
Chris Jericho
Edge
Jack Swagger
Kurt Angle
Matt Hardy
Nigel McGuinness/Desmond Wolfe
Randy Orton
Rhett Titus
Shunsuke Nakamura
Miz
Edge

BRAWLER OF THE YEAR

Abyss
Awesome Kong
Batista
Big Show
Daffney
Desmond Wolfe
Eddie Kingston
Finlay
Hernandez
James Storm
Jeff Hardy
John Cena
Kevin Steen
Mark Henry
Mick Foley
Mike Knox
Necro Butcher
Paul Burchill
Rhino
Samoa Joe
Scott Steiner
Sheamus
Ted DiBiase
Togi Makabe
Tommy Dreamer
Triple H
Undertaker

TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

Bryan Danielson
AJ Styles
CM Punk
Chris Jericho
Christian
Davey Richard
Nigel McGuinness/Desmond Wolfe
Doug Williams
Kevin Steen
Kurt Angle
Shawn Michaels

FLYER OF THE YEAR

AJ Styles
Amazing Red
Bryan Danielson
Christopher Daniels
Dragon Kid
El Generico
Evan Bourne
Hamada
Helios
Jay Briscoe
Jeff Hardy
John Morrison
Kenta
Kofi Kingston
Kota Ibushi
Matt Sydal
Naruki Doi
Pac
Rey Mysterio
Suicide
Tyson Kidd
Young Bucks

HOTTIE OF THE YEAR (Female)

Alicia Fox
Awesome Kong
Beth Phoenix
Brie Bella
Candice Michelle
Christy Hemme
Daffney
Daizee Haze
Eve Torres
Hamada
Jillian Hall
Katie Lee Burchill
Kelly Kelly
Lacey Von Erich
Layla
Madison Rayne
Maria
Maryse
Melina
Mickie James
Natalya
Rosa Mendes
Tara
Tiffany
Traci Brooks
Trish Stratus
Velvet Sky

HOTTIE OF THE YEAR (Male)

AJ Styles
Big Dick Johnson
BxB Hulk
Carlito
Chris Masters
CM Punk
Cute Kip
Drew McIntyre
Edge
Evan Bourne
Festus
Great Khali
Hornswoggle
Jeff Hardy
John Cena
John Morrison
Kamala
Matt Striker
Mick Foley
Randy Orton
Raven
Santino Marella
Suicide
The Miz
Triple H
Vince McMahon


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