Hailey's Newsies Issue 49 - August 10th 2009

Youtube's Favorite TNA Knockout

Another Knockout gets eliminated.

Only 12 remain.

Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDcYc8GY378

18. Jenna Morasca
17. Traci Brooks
16. Raisha Saeed
15. Sharmell
14. Awesome Kong
13. ???

AAA Video Game Trailer



Holly Threatens Kennedy

Hardcore Holly has made a threat against Mr Kennedy.

The former WWE Hardcore Champion (real name Robert Howard) was recently interviewed by a wrestling website. In the interview, he stated that he would be thrown in jail if he were to see Mr Kennedy in person again (basically, he's going to assault him).

Hardcore Holly also revealed that the tension between the two stem from a backstage incident that ended with the 46 year old Alabama native getting suspended. He alleges that Mr Kennedy was the one that stabbed him in the back by telling management that Hardcore Holly was stealing prescription pills from him.

While Hardcore Holly doesn't admit it, the incident is believed to have been a big reason for his release.

The threat doesn't really come as a surprise to many because Hardcore Holly has physically assaulted people in the past. After an incident with Rene Dupree, he basically attacked him with a chair (unscripted) during a match.

Potential Elijah Burke Promo



Ayako Hamada: TNA's Newest Knockout



TNA Riot

This week's episode of TNA iMPACT! started out like any other episode.
Then, during an 8 man tag team match featuring Team 3D, Robert Roode, James Storm, Kevin Nash, Booker T, and the British Invasion, all hell broke loose.
A brawl broke loose. It started off as a brawl that we've seen many times before in professional wrestling.
It didn't stay that way, though.
The brawl just never seemed to end. It kept going on for so long that the Energizer bunny would have been proud.
Not only did it last a long time, but more and more participants seemed to have gotten involved. It was almost as if the entire locker room cleared out just to join the brawl.
Fights were breaking out in the ring, up the ramp, in the locker room, and even outside of the arena.
TNA produced a some great visuals. Police officers were used to stop the fighting. Surveillance cameras were used to emphasize the rowdiness.
In short, the TNA riot was a hit.

If TNA is to ever make full use of the Main Event Mafia, then they're going to have to do everything in their power to capitalize on the momentum from the TNA riot.
With the momentum that they captured on Thursday night, fans are now even more interested in feud between the Main Event Mafia, the World Elite, and Front Line.
Stable wars are finally back.
With this becoming a group affair, the lower card wrestlers in the company now become more important. They all have a different twist to their characters and their storylines.
No longer are they going to be involved in meaningless matches and programs.
Everything counts now.

If this storyline is done right, TNA could reach popularity heights that they've never have before.
What's interesting, though, is that this moment is going on without Jeff Jarrett around. The founder of TNA is currently sitting at home and watching iMPACT! on television like the rest of us are.
The man who wanted so badly wanted to see TNA become successful is now helpless to do anything about it. His hands are tied because of a personal choice that he made, and now he's paying the ultimate cost.
If Dixie Carter doesn't allow Jeff Jarrett to return to the company, then he'll be forced to watch someone else figuratively raising his baby. He'll still get credit for helping the company get this far, but it just won't be the same.

HHH On Late Night

Triple H will be making an appearance on the Late Night Show hosted by Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night (August 11, 2009). Also appearing on the show will be Ashton Kutcher.

Jimmy Fallon, who took over the Late Night Show on March 2, 2009, is said to be a fan of wrestling and Triple H. That should lead to a pretty good interview segment for WWE.

The former WWE Heavyweight Champion will be promoting the upcoming Summerslam pay per view and the weekly television shows. There's a chance that he might mention something about the potential return of DX as well to try to lure some former viewers to come back.

Lashley vs. Waterman

Bobby Lashley's last MMA fight was against Bob Sapp in battle between two guys who dabble in both shoot fighting and professional wrestling.

His next fight might be against another person that does both things.

Reports have surfaced that Bobby Lashley will face Ron Waterman (who owns a professional MMA record of 16-6-2) on October 3, 2009. The fight will more than likely take place in Denver, Colorado, which is the city where Bobby Lashley fights out of. Prize Fight Promotions is the name of the event.

Ron Waterman has wrestled in Japan and the United States. He was a developmental wrestler for WWE. He even traveled with the company on tour, doing dark matches and house shows. He was very close to being called up to the main roster. Ron Waterman worked a tag team match with former WWE star Rob Conway at the 2001 Brian Pillman Memorial Show.

As an MMA fighter, he is said to have the strength necessary to work against Bobby Lashley.

New DVD

The Night of Champions DVD is available now, and it's already 30% off the price.

http://www.wweshop.com/Product_detail.asp?productId=35-00668

Shaq vs Show

Executives at WWE are currently working hard to sign a deal that will bring Shaquille O'Neal back to professional wrestling.

Thanks to a successful appearances two weeks ago, Shaquille O'Neal has becoming a favorite of WWE. His appearance produced a nice boost in the ratings for Vince McMahon and company. It also garnered some additional media coverage for them as well.

The sight of Shaquille O'Neal (7'1", 325 pounds) and the Big Show (billed as 7'0", 425 pounds) grabbing one another by the throat produced quite a nice reaction from the audience, both at home and in the arena. Vince McMahon loves figures that are larger than life, and both men are definitely that.

WWE is trying to sign the NBA superstar to a contract to bring him back for a special 3 hour edition of Monday Night Raw. The company wants to promote a match between Shaquille O'Neal and the Big Show (real name Paul Wight) as the main event.

Right now, it looks like WWE has an uphill battle to face. The three hour episode of Raw is scheduled to take place around the same time as the NBA preseason. They'll also have difficulties with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who obviously would not appreciate having their $20 million center risking injury outside of the basketball court.

Power 25 Divas - August 8th 2009

19 - Mickie James
The Divas Champion may not have been the one pinned by Beth Phoenix in the Divas Tag Team Match on Raw, but she was still on the losing side of action and drops a spot because of it.

16 - Michelle McCool
Although she wasn't in action this week, McCool keeps her spot at No. 16. This is a rare occurrence and if the Women's Champion doesn't step it up next week, she will most certainly be dropping.

Farewells
Melina - Not being in action this week was the straw that broke the camel's back for this beautiful Diva as she falls off the list.

Almost Making the List
Beth Phoenix - There is no doubt that The Glamazon wants to regain her place atop Raw's Diva division and her win on Raw has her back on track.

Sources - WrestlingRevealed, WWE.com

i guess the riot was good...but it was too wcwee
lol and i dont like the new name of burke
goood jobb

omg HHH on Late Night? *sets DVR*

Hardcore Holly sounds crazy. I wonder why he's so pissed at Kennedy.

I cant wait to see Elijah Burke in TNA. I'm a fan of his.

Video game looks cool. LOL @ Burke's potential new name. TNA's new KO is pwnage.

i just noticed the game
and it does look pretty sweet

Is that from SVR 2010?

LMAO........notice the trailer says "AAA Video Game".....

LOL Im talking about NCD's Jericho tron lol

DAMN!!!! Ole girl was fucking chicks up with that kick, and that submission she did 2:40, April Hunter calls that "THE BITCH", that's what my finisher is gonna be.

Blue McLaren wrote:

LOL Im talking about NCD's Jericho tron lol

looks like its his tron that he uses...lmao

That's his current tron.

Good addition of newsies Hailz! I dont get what is wrong with Hardcore Holly and he sounds crazy, I wouldn't want to piss him off.

I absolutely loved the riot on TNA, It was different and I actually enjoyed it.