This Day in History - 2nd Jul, 2014
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1955 - Future WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart was born.
1969 - "Iron" Mike DiBiase, father of Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase and grandfather of current WWE star Ted DiBiase, dies of a heart attack following a match against Man Mountain Mike in Lubbock, Texas.
1983 - Jim Crockett Promotions ran Greensboro, NC at the Coliseum with the following results:
-Gene Anderson defeated Joel Deaton.
-Susan Starr defeated Leilani Kai.
-Dick Slater defeated John Bonello.
-Jimmy Valiant & Rufus R. Jones defeated the Great Kabuki & Gary Hart.
-Wahoo McDaniel & Roddy Piper fought NWA US Champion Greg Valentine & Dory Funk Jr. to a no contest.
-NWA Tag Team Champions Jack & Jerry Brisco defeated Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood.
-NWA World Champion Harley Race defeated Ric Flair via disqualification.
1987 - The Great American Bash tour stopped in Landover, Maryland with Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff & The Road Warriors defeating The Four Horsemen in the main event.
1991 - In one of the biggest news stories of the decade, NWA/WCW World Champion Ric Flair quits (is fired by) WCW. Flair was scheduled to face Lex Luger at the Great American Bash PPV eight days later. According to Flair, he did not get along with WCW Executive Vice President Jim Herd, who had wanted to change Ric Flair's whole character and persona at one point. They were in the midst of a contract negotiation when Herd told Flair he wanted him to drop the title to Luger at the Bash. Flair wanted to work out a new contract first. Herd then said he wanted Flair to drop the title to Barry Windham, before the Bash, and not appear on the PPV. Herd then changed his mind again, saying he didn't even want Flair to drop the belt, and that WCW was going to strip him of the title.
However, the belt (the "big gold belt") was a holdover from the NWA days (this is when WCW was breaking away from the NWA name), and Flair still had a $25,000 deposit down that he had given as security while holding belt. Flair said if Herd wanted the belt, Flair wanted his deposit back. Herd told Flair he could keep the belt then, and Flair left for the WWF, with the belt still in his possession. WCW stripped him of "their" title, and made a new belt to give to the winner of a hastily arranged Luger-Windham match at the Bash. The NWA (which was an organization in name only at this point) continued to recognize Flair as champion until he made his WWF debut in September. The "big gold belt" went with Flair, and was used in the famous Bobby Heenan "ice cream and horse manure" promo where he announced that Ric Flair was coming to the company and compared Flair to Hulk Hogan.
1992 - Smoky Mountain Wrestling ran Sneedville, TN at the Hancock County High School , featuring the following results:
Dixie Dynamite ( the future Road Dogg) pinned Joe Cazana
Robert Gibson pinned Jimmy Golden
Tim Horner pinned Buddy Landel
SMW Heavyweight Champion Brian Lee pinned the Dirty White Boy
The Fantastics, Bobby & Jackie Fulton defeated SMW Tag Team Champions The Heavenly Bodies, Stan Lane & Tom Pritchard via disqualification
Tim Horner and Dixie Dynamite co-won a battle royal
1994 - SMW ran Barbourville, KY at the Knox County High School before 850 fans with the following results:
The Thrillseekers, Chris Jericho & Lance Storm defeated Well Dunn in a penalty box match
Bambi & The Rock N' Roll Express defeated Tammy Fytch, Chris Candido, & Brian Lee
Scott & Steve Armstrong defeated Terry & Dory Funk Jr. via disqualification
Tracy Smothers defeated Bruiser Bedlam in a dock fight
The Dirty White Boy defeated Bruiser Bedlam & Jim Cornette (both sub. for SMW Heavyweight Champion Jake Roberts) in a handicap steel cage match by pinning Cornette; with Roberts not in the building, the fans were allowed to choose White Boy's opponent; they chose Cornette but Bedlam entered the cage to make it 2-on-1; after the bout, Terry & Dory Funk Jr. helped in attacking the White Boy before other wrestlers made the save
1999 - Extreme Championship Wrestling ran the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, NY with the following results:
-El Mosco defeated Tony Devito.
-Skull Von Krush defeated Simon Diamond.
-Yoshihiro Tajiri defeated Super Crazy and Little Guido in an elimination match.
-Francine defeated Steve Corino.
-ECW World Tag Team Champions Buh Buh Ray & D-Von Dudley defeated Danny Doring & Roadkill and Chris Chetti & Nova in an elimination match.
-Jerry Lynn defeated Lance Storm.
-Sabu defeated Justin Credible.
-ECW World Champion Taz defeated Spike Dudley.
ECW TV Champion Rob Van Dam defeated Balls Mahoney.
2001 - The long awaited "debut" of the new WCW on Raw from Tacoma, Washington was a flop. Given the final half hour of the 7/2 Raw, Buff Bagwell and Booker T had what many fans felt was the worst main event in the history of the program. Bagwell, who had his first match in months the day before on a house show, blew up quickly, and was using long restholds in a match that should have been non-stop action to put over the quality of the WCW performers. Booker T tried, but was still shaking off the ringrust himself, and was not in a position to carry Bagwell. The match was embarrassing, and chants of "Boring" and "This Match Sucks" were clearly heard throughout. A WWF source said Vince McMahon "absolutely hated" the whole WCW segment. That same night, Billy Kidman defeated Shane Helms for the WCW Cruiserweight Title. This was the first time a WCW title would change hands on a WWF show.
2003 - NWA:TNA held their 51st weekly PPV in Nashville, TN. Buck Woodward filed the following PPV report:
NWA: Total Nonstop Action for July 2nd began with a recap of last week's show.
After the show opening, we saw that Shane Douglas was standing in the ring, and Raven's Clockwork Orange House Of Fun ring was set up. Shane was wearing a Raven T-shirt. Douglas said that Raven was fine, but that he was in the burn unit at the hospital, and won't be back until next week. Shane said that Raven was trying to resurrect something he buried (the NWA World Title) and that is why Raven is his enemy. Douglas said Raven was supposed to face him in the House Of Fun tonight, but he wasn't here. Douglas told the referee to just ring the bell and raise his hand, since there would not be a match. However, the music hit, and CM Punk ran down to take Douglas on in the match.
Shane Douglas defeated CM Punk in a Clockwork Orange House Of Fun match in six minutes. Punk hit a Northern Lights suplex early, and then hit a Northern Lights with a chair. Douglas hit some chops, but Punk hit a backdrop and kicked Douglas to the floor. Punk hit Douglas with a tope, then rammed him into a trash can. Punk avoided being rammed into the rail and tried for a headscissors, but Douglas blocked it and hit a spinebuster on the floor. Shane rammed Punk into the rails, and told the announcers that he would cripple Punk as a message to Raven. Punk threw a trash can at Douglas and then went for a springboard, but Douglas caught the can and hit Punk as he came off the ropes. Douglas hit Punk with a trash can and a tennis racket. Punk came back with a reverse bodypress off the top rope with a chair. Punk hit a jumping knee in the corner, and a double underhook into a backbreaker for two. Douglas hit a low kick, and pulled out brass knucks, but Punk hit him with a chair before he could use them. Punk scored a two count. Punk pulled up Douglas, but Shane still had the knucks. Douglas punched Punk with them and hit the belly to belly suplex for the pin.
After the match, Jim Mitchell came down, and tossed a fireball in CM Punk as Douglas held him. Julio Dinero and Alexis Laree ran off Douglas and Mitchell, as Punk writhed on the mat in pain.
Don West and Mike Tenay went over the matches for tonight.
Jeff Jarrett came to the ring as they were still taking down the House Of Fun. Before he could say anything, Vince Russo came out, carrying a lawn chair and a soda. Russo set up the chair on the stage, sat down, and poured his Pepsi. Russo said the fourth of July was in two days, and that they were going to celebrate. Russo noted that Jarrett was stressed out in the ring. Russo mocked Jarrett, cutting a promo that Jeff was going to complain about not getting a title rematch. Russo said Jarrett would not be getting a rematch for the World title because he was not up to the caliber of AJ Styles, and that "he sucked". Russo said there would not be a rematch. Jarrett said the name of the show was "Total Nonstop Action" and ran down the ramp and attacked Russo. Joe E. Legend came out from the crowd and attacked Jarrett. Jarrett and Legend brawled into the crowd, as the announcers ran down Legend's credentials. They brawled into the bleachers. Jarrett used a chair and suplexed Legend on the floor. Legend hit a Yakuza kick on Jarrett, and tossed him back over the rails to ringside. They continued to battle on the floor, and Legend tossed Jarrett face first onto the ring steps. Legend then dropkicked the steps into Jarrett's face. Legend tossed Jarrett into the ring, stomped him, and slammed him. Legend went to the top rope, but missed a legdrop. Joe went for an atomic drop, but Jeff blocked it, and put Legend in a figure four. Styles ran out and attacked Jarrett while he had Legend in the hold. Styles and Legend beat up Jarrett on the floor with a trash can lid. Back in the ring, Legend gave Jarrett a stunner, while AJ Styles went under the ring for duct tape. Styles hit Jarrett with the Styles Clash. Jarrett was taped to the top rope, while Russo got in the ring with a baseball bat. Russo swung the bat into Jarrett's exposed ribs. Russo told Jarrett he was just introduced to "the Legend" and reiterated that there would be no rematch for Styles. Legend then took a swing at Jarrett with the bat, before Legend, Styles and Russo exited. A group of referees tended to Jarrett, who was spitting up blood in the ring.
A video package on last week's tag team title change between America's Most Wanted and Triple X was shown.
America's Most Wanted defeated Sonny Siaki & David Young in eight minutes to retain the NWA World Tag Team Championship. The announcers put over that if Siaki and Young were to win the titles, they might be able to influence Vince Russo into reuniting Sports Entertainment Xtreme. Harris and Siaki started off, trading holds. Harris kept frustrating Siaki by taking him down with a side headlock. Siaki would counter with a headscissors. Siaki hit a cross bodyblock for a two count. Harris got two with a cross bodyblock of his own. Storm tagged in, and hit Siaki with a kick as Harris held him in a bearhug. Harris slingshotted Siaki into the corner, then AMW hit the old Rock N' Roll Express double leg roll into punching the partner on the apron. AMW hit a double backbreaker on siaki. Siaki managed to tag out to Young, who went at it with Storm. Storm caught an attempted leapfrog in the corner and slammed him. Harris tagged back in, but quickly tagged Storm back in for a double dropkick. Siaki ran in without a tag to clothesline Storm and get momentum back for his team. Young slammed Storm and tagged Siaki back in, who suplexed Storm for a two count. Young and Siaki had control for a time, but then Storm hit Young with a powerslam. Storm tagged in Harris, who cleaned house on both opponents. Harris hit Siaki with a clothesline, and gave Young the Catatonic for a two count. Siaki brok up the pin and hit a Northern Lights on Harris. Storm ran in, and Siaki hit him with a sitdown piledriver. All four men were in the ring. Harris got caught in a Young spinebuster, but Storm broke up the pin. Storm hit Siaki with the Eight Second Ride, but Young broke up the pin. Storm hit Young with a superkick, and Harris knocked Siaki off the apron. AMW then hit Young with the Death Sentence for the win.
A video package on Elix Skipper aired. It appears Skipper is being primed for a singles run now.
Kid Kash was shown in the back looking for the "scary dude". Kash, talking into darkness, said he sent the monster a "care package" of Snickers and Oreos. Kash then said that since the monster doesn't have a name, he will now be called "Abyss". Erik Watts ran in and attacked Kash, handcuffing him, then attacked Abyss. Watts brawled with Abyss down the rampway to the ring, starting their scheduled match.
Abyss defeated Erik Watts in six minutes. Abyss and Watts brawled at ringside, and Abyss rammed Watts into the rails to take over. They went into the ring, as the announcers said that Goldylocks, due to the attack by Trinity last week, was not here this week, so Watts had no distractions. Abyss grabbed Watts into a torture rack, then dropped to his knees with Watts in the hold. They traded punches, but Abyss hit a side backbreaker. Abyss missed a charge in the corner, and the two slugged it out. Abyss hit a back elbow, but Watts caught him with a jumping kick. Watts went for a chokeslam, but Abyss elbowed out. Watts hit a powerslam, ducked a clothesline, and hit Abyss with an impressive chokeslam for a two count. Abyss reversed a whip and tried to throw him into the referee, but Kash avoided it. Abyss charged, Watts moved, and Abyss ran into the referee. Kid Kash ran out, and ended up yanking Watts off the ring apron, sending him face first into the apron. Abyss went to the top rope, but Watts grabbed him and delivered a powerbomb. A second referee ran in for a two count. Kid Kash came off the top rope, but Watts caught him and powerbombed him. Watts tossed Kash from the ring, but Abyss grabbed Watts in a sideslam and got the pin.
Part one of Mike Tenay's interview with Sting aired. Sting said that where he grew up in California, he didn't see wrestling. He said he knew the names of Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, but never thought about being a wrestler. Sting said he co-owned a gym when he went into wrestling camp. Sting said he was quickly going broke, so he and Jim Hellwig (Ultimate Warrior) sent out press kits to many promoters, and Jerry Jarrett was the only one that called him back. Sting said that Jarrett wanted only two of the four men (Powerteam U.S.A.) in the picture, Sting and Warrior. They talked about how Sting had come full-circle, since he used to wrestle in Nashville for Jerry, and now he was back to wrestle for Jeff Jarrett. Sting said that Jerry Jarrett gave him a chance, and this was his opportunity to give back.
As a teaser for next week, we saw that Sting refers to the Ultimate Warrior as "bizarre" in part two.
They replayed the baseball bat attack on Jeff Jarrett, as Mike Tenay announced that Jarrett had been taken to the hospital with internal injuries.
A video package on the Jerry Lynn-Justin Credible feud aired.
Jerry Lynn defeated Justin Credible in a Russian Chain match in eight minutes. It was actually a dog collar chain match with pinfall or submission to win. Lynn attacked Credible before the bell, and strapped Justin onto the chain. Lynn hit Credible with the chain, and hit a drop toe hold into the bottom turnbuckle. Credible came back, but Lynn used a short rana to send Credible to the floor. Outside, Lynn used the chain to yank Credible into the ringpost twice. Credible was busted open. Lynn hit Credible with the chain, then bit into his forehead. Credible got back in the ring, and yanked Lynn into the ring apron with the chain. Credible hit a baseball slide, then yanked him into the apron again. Back in the ring, Lynn rammed Credible into the mat and started choking him with the chain. Lynn pulled the chain around Justin's eyes and pounded him with it. Lynn went for a slam, but Credible floated over and hit a reverse DDT. Credible hit a flapjack, pulling down on the chain to add to the move. Lynn was tossed over the top rope, and hung with the chain. Credible went for a suplex, but Lynn floated over and hit a neckbreaker with the chain. Justin missed a clothesline, and Lynn hit two of his own. Lynn yanked Justin to the mat with the chain, then hit a tornado DDT for a two count. Credible begged off in the corner, but Lynn stayed on him, punching him in the corner. Credible reversed a whip, and Lynn went towards the referee, but he put on the breaks. Credible hit a superkick on Lynn for a two count. Lynn floated over a slam, ducked under Credible's legs and pulled up on the chain, flipping Credible over. Lynn then wrapped Credible's legs with the chain and cradled them for the pin. After the match, Credible attacked Lynn and hit a tombstone piledriver on him. Lollipop came to the ring to check on Lynn.
Frankie Kazarian was backstage talking to Bill Behrens about trying to get a X-Division title match, since he defeated Chris Sabin in a non-title match last week. AJ Styles entered, and said that when it came to the X-Division title he had "been there, done that". Styles said that since Jeff Jarrett was hurt in an "accident", he would give Kazarian a title match tonight for the NWA World Heavyweight Title tonight. Kazarian was stunned, but thanked Styles and accepted the chance.
Shark Boy defeated Mike Sanders in four minutes. Sanders attacked Shark Boy at the bell, and went after the mask. Sanders hit a clothesline, then went after the mask again. Shark Boy leapfrogged Sanders and hit some punches. He floated over a slam and hit Sanders with a Russian legsweep. Shark Boy ducked a clothesline and hit a pair of dropkicks. Sanders elbowed Shark Boy, but Shark Boy came back with an armdrag. Shark Boy bit on Sanders' fingers. Sanders hit Shark Boy with a Hot Shot and a dropkick for two. Sanders snap mared Shark Boy, hit a kick, and went after the mask again. Sanders applied a cobra clutch, and hit a nice facebuster/neckbreaker combo. Shark Boy hit a chinbuster and neckbreaker for a two count. Shark Boy hit some punches in the corner, and bit him in the head. Shark Boy hit a flying bodypress, but Sanders rolled through for a two count. Sanders blocked the Dead Sea Drop. Sanders went to pick up Shark Boy, but Shark rolled him up in a small package for the three count. The Harris Brothers ran out and tried to H-Bomb Shark Boy, but he flipped out and escaped the ring. The Harrises and Sanders got into a shoving match, and Sanders ended up getting H-Bombed.
Konnan, Ron Killings and B.G. James did a "Fashion Review" making fun of almost everyone in the company.
Back in the ring, Tracy and Nurse Veronica were complaining about not being allowed to wrestle men. They made an open challenge, which TNA Dancers Lollipop and April appeared ready to accept, but security separated them.
A video package on Sandman and New Jack, with both men claiming to be the king of Hardcore wrestling, aired. Both said their match tonight with each other was all business.
Sandman defeated New Jack to win the Hard 10 tournament. New Jack came to the ring with a staple gun. Sandman did not do his usual entrance, and instead charged the ring. New Jack went right at Sandman with a fork, which was not counted in the points. New Jack then used the staple gun, and again no points. Mike Tenay explained that using weapons that the wrestler brought to the ring does not count for points. Only weapons placed at ringside count. They went to the floor, where Sandman used a trash can lid to make it 1-0. Sandman raked the edge of the lid on Jack's face. Both men were bleeding. Sandman grabbed a trash can, but Jack blocked it with a chair and hit Jack with the chair. 1-1. Jack used the trash can to make it 1-2 in his favor. Sandman used a cane, then used a barbed wire cane. 3-2. Jack used a trash can lid and a chair. 4-3. Sandman with a cane shot made it 4-4. Sandman used the cane again, but Jack used a wooden crate to make it 5-5. Sandman and New Jack went into the crowd. Jack hit a headbutt, and they fought up the stairs towards the balcony. Sandman hit Jack with two chairshots to make it 7-5 in his favor. They brawled in the balcony, and Jack hit Sandman with a chair to make it 7-6. Jack hit another chairshot to make it 7-7. Jack charged Sandman with the chair, and Sandman backdropped Jack off the balcony through a table on the floor. Jack did a full flip as he fell, going through the table face down. Sandman won, 12-7. EMT's attended to Jack.
A video package was shown to announce that Mexico's Shocker and Negro Casas will face each other next week in the first round of a tournament to determine the number one contender to the X-Division Title.
Don West plugged that Raven will return next week, and that America's Most Wanted will again defend the NWA World Tag Team Championship. Also, part two of Mike Tenay's interview with Sting will air.
AJ Styles defeated Frankie Kazarian in 14 minutes to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title. They locked up, went to the ropes, and broke clean at the start. Styles hit a nice series of moves, then slapped Kazarian. This fired Kazarian up and he hit a dropkick and a clothesline. Kazarian hit a springboard legdrop from the middle rope for a two count. Kazarian hit a slingshot DDT for another two count. Styles went to the floor for a breather. Styles got on the apron, and Kazarian used a headscissors to bring him back into the ring. Styles backed off in the corner, then used the referee as a shield to hit a low blow. Styles hit a neckbreaker and a vertical suplex into a neckbreaker. Styles slammed Kazarian and hit a kneedrop. Styles did a rana on Kazarian on the apron, but instead of flipping him into the ring, he yanked him down throat first on the top rope. Styles teased doing a dive, but instead went and tossed Kazarian back into the ring. Styles hit a brainbuster, but was lackadaisical with the cover and only got two. Styles hit a dropkick for a two count. Kazarian backdropped out of a Styles Clash attempt. Styles hit Kazarian with a leg lariat for a two count. Styles tossed Kazarian to the floor, then measured him for a kick to the chest. Styles wasted time talking to the crowd, and Kazarian rolled him up for a two count. Styles came right back with a kick to the head for a pair of two counts. Styles put Kazarian in a rear chinlock. Kazarian elbowed out, but Styles threw him down to the mat for a two count. Both men ducked clotheslines, then they collided on simultaneous bodypress attempts. While the referee checked Styles, Chris Sabin ran in and gave Kazarian a backbreaker. Styles covered, but only got two. Styles missed a charge in the corner, but caught Kazarian with a superkick. Styles went to the top rope, but Kazarian kicked him, crotching him on the top. Sabin distracted the referee, while Trinity ran over to stop Kazarian from hitting the Flux Capacitor. Styles then came off the top rope, but Kazarian hit him with a dropkick on the way down. Trinity tried to jump off the top, but Kazarian ducked, and she gave Styles a rana by mistake. Both men went for their finishers, but both were blocked. Kazarian hit the Wave of the Future (flatliner) for a two count. Sabin got on the apron, and Kazarian knocked him down. Kazarian then hit a tope on both Sabin and Trinity at ringside. Kazarian went for a springboard on Styles, but Styles caught him and powerbombed him. Styles then went for the Styles Clash, but instead of Kazarian falling forward, he dropped right down on his head, piledriver/powerbomb style. Styles then got the win.
Post-match, Sabin, Styles and Trinity beat up Kazarian. Vince Russo came out with the baseball bat, and hit Kazarian in the ribs with it. D'Lo Brown ran out and tossed Sabin from the ring, then tossed Trinity on top of him. Styles and Brown went at it, with Brown hitting the Sky High on Styles. Styles ran from the ring, as the red-shirted security (as opposed to the usual TNA shirted security) ran out to keep Brown from going after Russo. Brown and Russo then traded verbal barbs on the mic, with Brown promising to defeat Styles for the title next week. Russo said that he and Styles make the "complete package" and Brown couldn't beat them. Brown promised to have an "equalizer" next week, as the show ended.
2004 - Kevin Von Erich signs deal with VCI Entertainment to release World Class Championship Wrestling DVDs. In the end, only one DVD is released and eventually, Von Erich decides to sell the WCCW library to WWE, which utilizes it for their Video on Demand and DVD projects.
2005 - WWE announcer Marc Lloyd, who hosted WWE Afterburn and Byte This on WWE.com was released by the company.
2006 - Beth Phoenix returns to the ring from her broken jaw, wrestling for WWE developmental OVW in Hodgenville, Kentucky.
2007 - Chris Benoit's personal physician, Dr. Phil Astin III is charged with seven counts of improperly dispending medication to patients in the wake of the Benoit family tragedy. The legal fight bankrupts Astin, who is eventually convicted and sent to prison.
David Nahmias, the United States District Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia held a press conference in regard to the indictment brought upon against Astin. Notes of interest from the press conference:
- A federal grand jury charged today indicted Dr. Astin with "illegal distribution of prescription drugs, that is controlled substances including Percocet, Xanax, Lorcet and Vicoprofen outside the usual scope of medical practice and not for the use of medical purposes."
- Astin was originally charged in a criminal complaint last Friday after the raid on his medical office last week stemming from the Chris Benoit tragedy.
- Dr. Phil Astin appeared in court this afternoon and was released on $125,000 "secured bond" with a number of conditions, including the surrender his medical license, his DEA certificate, and being placed with an electronic monitor.
- The seven counts against Astin are based on seven dates he prescribed multiple prescriptions for two patients (listed by the Associated Press as having the initials M.J. and O.G.), with some prescriptions not even being dated. It was noted federal law requires the signature and dating of the prescription for a controlled subject on the date the prescription is issued.
- The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible once agents review evidence and documents taken during their raids and/or additional materials are uncovered.
- A "preliminary review" of Astin's prescription writing activity, "indicated that he authorized one million dosage units of various pharmaceutical controlled substances in the past two years, including significant quantities of an injectable anabolic steroid."
- While the federal investigation is focusing on the illegal distribution of controlled substances, Fayetteville County DA Scott Ballard remains in charge of the local investigation into the Benoit tragedy. They will continue to coordinate as necessary.
The Drug Enforcement Agency issued the following press release following Astin's arrest:
Doctor Charged with Illegal Drug Distribution
Dr. Astin Allegedly Provided Over A Million Doses of Prescription
Drugs and Steroids in Two Year Period
JUL 2 -- ATLANTA--Dr. Phillippe C. Astin, III, 52, of Carrollton, Georgia, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal distribution of prescription drugs, including Percocet, Adderall, Lorcet, and Xanax, outside the usual scope of medical practice and not for legitimate medical purposes. Astin was charged today in a seven-count criminal indictment and made his initial appearance this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker. Astin was initially charged in a federal criminal complaint issued last Friday, after DEA agents and officers from the Fayette and Carroll County Sheriff's Offices executed search warrants at his medical office last week.
David E. Nahmias, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, said, "Prescription drugs are controlled substances because if they are abused, they can cause serious addiction, illness, or even death. Dr. Astin allegedly prescribed such drugs like candy, with little regard for appropriate medical practice or the recipients' health. Dirty doctors should be on notice that they face federal prosecution and prison time as we work with the DEA and other law enforcement partners to protect the health and safety of our communities.
Addressing the problem of the diversion and abuse of controlled pharmaceuticals is a top priority for DEA," said Rodney G. Benson, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division. I would like to add that the purchase of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs over the internet continues to be a major issue. An internet search of steroids and pharmaceutical products over the internet both yield over 2 million hits. The diversion of these drugs through doctor shopping, improper prescribing and rogue internet pharmacies continues to be a major concern. We want to make it clear that through our investigative techniques, those held responsible for the distribution of such products will ultimately be brought to justice."
According to Nahmias, documents and information presented in court: The indictment charges that Astin prescribed several prescription drugs, which are controlled substances, including Percocet (oxycodone), Adderall (amphetamine), Lorcet (hydrocodone), and Xanax (alprazolam), to two patients who are not identified by name. For one patient, the prescriptions began in April of 2004 and continued for more than a year. The indictment identifies seven dates on which the prescriptions were issued to the two patients. According to the indictment, these patients received multiple prescriptions for the drugs, all on the same date, even though some of the prescriptions were undated. Federal law requires medical practitioners to sign and date each prescription for controlled substances on the date that it is issued.
According to Nahmias, although the indictment identifies prescriptions written on only seven dates to two patients, the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible after agents and prosecutors review the evidence, including voluminous documents obtained in the searches. The indictment also seeks forfeiture of all proceeds from and property used to commit or facilitate the alleged crimes.
Last Wednesday and Friday, DEA and local law enforcement officers searched Dr. Astin's medical office, located at 702 Dixie Street, Carrollton, Georgia. Agents also searched Astin's mother's residence, located at 532 Cedar Street, Carrollton, Georgia. Dr. Phil Astin III is registered with the DEA under the provisions of the Controlled Substance Act, to handle and prescribe schedule II through V controlled substances. Dr. Astin is registered at his office address.
On June 25, 2007, local authorities discovered the deceased body of one of Astin's patients, Chris Benoit, at Benoit's home located in Fayetteville, Georgia. The deceased bodies of Benoit's wife and child were also found at the home. DEA Diversion indices, as well as evidence found at the crime scene by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, identified Dr. Astin as the supplier of various pharmaceutical controlled substances, including injectable anabolic steroids, found in Mr. Benoit's residence. Through prescription records for Mr. Benoit maintained at a pharmacy in Fayetteville, Georgia, Dr. Astin was identified as prescribing, on average, a 10-month supply of anabolic steroids to Mr. Benoit every three to four weeks from May 4, 2006 through May 9, 2007.
While executing a state search warrant at Dr. Astin's medical office on June 27, 2007, agents and officers seized copies of prescriptions written by Dr. Astin for Testosterone, Xanax, Adderall, Concerta, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, and Soma, which were consistent, in terms of quantities, dosages, and frequencies of the prescriptions, with illegal prescription drug abuse. Multiple undated copies of prescriptions for controlled substances were also found in various medical records.
A preliminary review of Dr. Astin's prescription writing activity showed that he authorized approximately one million dosage units of various pharmaceutical controlled substances in the last two years. The prescriptions also included significant quantities of injectable Testosterone cypionate, an anabolic steroid.
This case is being investigated by Special Agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Fayette County Sheriff Department's Drug Suppression Task Force, with the assistance of the West Georgia Drug Task Force, and the Carroll County Sheriff's Department. Assistance has also been provided by the office of Scott L. Ballard, District Attorney, Griffin Judicial Circuit, and the office of Pete Skandalakis, District Attorney, Coweta Judicial Circuit.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys John Horn and Carol Kayser.
2007 - WWE broadcast Monday Night Raw. Ed Shirreffs filed the following TV Report:
The July 2, 2007 edition of Monday Night Raw comes to us from Dallas, Texas. The show opens with a recap of John Cena successfully defending his belt at Vengeance two weeks ago. Lashley's dive over the top is damn impressive. It's a slick package with quotes from some of the competitors talking about how much the belt means to them.
Mr. Kennedy comes out ready to wrestle and demands the mic. He says he should be the WWE Champion, but never got to cash in his Money in the Bank. This promo should be on Smackdown, and Kennedy should be a face. Kennedy blames the fans for putting too much stress on him and they caused him to compete before he was ready. From now on, his actions will serve one man, and one man alone. He is ready to do the MISSSSSTAAAAHHH KENNEDY~! bit, but John Cena interrupts.
Cena gets some boos in Texas. He calls Kennedy the new guy and formally introduces himself. The crowd is split tonight. Cena is trying to remember who he is in the ring with, and says MISSSTTTAAAHHH...cameltoe. A camel toe chant breaks out. Cena says rumor has it that Kennedy likes to talk...a lot. He calls him Mr. Crappypants. Cena wants to know if the crowd thinks they are to blame for Kennedy's MITB loss. Some more juvenile names. Mr. Kenny G is pretty funny, though. Cena says to him and the crowd, Kennedy's word is worthless. Triple C says he doesn't like Kennedy. Cena craps on Kennedy's gimmick some more. Goodbye, heat!
King Booker comes out to the ring and says bravo to John Cena for his virtuoso performance. There is only one man royal enough to compete for the WWE Championship, and his record against Cena is flawless. He's speaking about himself, of course. You will recall that Cena won a Best of 5 series against Booker for the US Title in the fall of 2004, so flawless isn't accurate. Book challenges Cena for the title.
Randy Orton is the next contender to come out and stake a claim to the number one contendership. He says since Booker and Kennedy are new to RAW, he will explain how things work. Orton says he's been around the longest, and has ended RVD's and HBK's careers. And he has never had a one on one championship match with Cena before. Bobby Lashley comes out and gives us the 'cold, hard facts'. Kennedy lost the MITB. King Booker and Orton both lost their championships. Lashley never lost his belt, thus he is the uncrowned champion and vows not to rest until he takes the belt from Cena.
Things look to get violent, but William Regal comes out. Coach is on holiday, so Regal is in charge. It gets a few cheers. He says at the end of the night, we will know who the number one contender is, and there will be a contract signing. Tonight's RAW will be a Beat the Clock edition! Everyone will compete in singles action, and the one with the fastest time will face Cena at the Great American Bash for the WWE Championship. He wishes them all luck, and tells Randy ('sunshine') that his match is first. A tweener Commissioner Regal could be a welcome change of pace. Commercial for ESPN's Bronx is Burning. If the Yanks keep losing, things will get heated this summer, too.
Randy Orton vs. Jeff Hardy
Lockup into an Orton headlock. Shoulderblock and a quick cover by Orton. Roll up by Hardy. Orton dropkicks Hardy out of the ring and rolls him back in for a one count. Hardy dumps Orton and hits a baseball slide through the ropes. Slingshot body press to the floor by Hardy and he covers for two in the ring. Orton with a lariat for a couple near falls. Randy does the Garvin/Orton Stomp and leg drop for two. Abdominal stretch on the mat by Orton. Hardy punches out, but Orton gets a waistlock on the mat. Scoop slam for two by Orton. Another scoop slam gets two. Orton hits a third for another two count. Orton goes back to the bodyscissors on the mat as we reach the 4 minute mark. European Uppercut by Orton. Hardy punches and kicks back. Hardy with a neckbreaker for two. Mule kick by Hardy and he dropkicks Orton in the corner for two. Sitout gordbuster by Hardy and he goes to the top. Orton rolls out of the ring and onto the apron. He snaps Hardy's neck off the top rope for two. Whisper in the Wind gets two. Orton counters the Twist of Fate into an RKO (!) for the win at the 7:06 mark.
Your winner, Randy Orton!
The Just for Men Stay in the Game moment is from the Women's Championship match (?) at Vengeance when Candice won the belt from Melina. She comes out and joins JR and King for commentary.
Melina vs. Maria
Melina tires to reason with Maria, then shoves her. Maria with a Lou Thesz press. Clothesline by Melina. Melina spins Maria around by her legs, then pulls the hair. Maria's face is rubbed into the mat. Hair Pull Curb Stomp by Melina. Kick to Maria's chest. Melina stares at Candice and Maria kicks her, but Melina kicks right back. Forearms to the back, a DDT, and more forearms by Melina. Maria fights back and hits a bulldog. Hard irish whip into the corner by Maria and she goes for the ten punches, but Melina drops her face on the top turnbuckle. Inverted Leg Drop Bulldog by Melina for the win.
Your winner, Melina!
Melina goes up to the commentary desk, but Candice takes the fight to her and stands triumphant on the desk.
Triple H video package in anticipation of his comeback. Some fairly graphic surgery footage. Eleven time champion sounds pretty good to Triple H.
Hacksaw Jim Duggan is in the back with Dusty Rhodes and Dust introduces Cody Runnels to him. I guess Cody is on RAW now? Randy Orton comes up and says one day, Cody can be just like him. He says he followed in his own father's footsteps and was better than him. He says Cody will be better than Dusty one day. Randy says Legend, but only implies the last part of that. Dusty says he is being disrespectful, so Orton slaps him. Cody tries to get involved, but Dusty holds him back.
Flashback to Santino Marella winning the Intercontinental Title from Umaga back in April. Flash forward to Vengeance, where Umaga was cheered for beating on Santino. In the back, Santino checks on Maria. She says she is concerned about him challenging Umaga and tells him he doesn't have to do this. Santino says people don't take him seriously, and that is why he must prove himself. Quick kiss for luck by Santino.
Intercontinental Title Match: Santino Marella (c) vs. Umaga
Umaga slowly stalks Santino. He throws Marella off of a waistlock. Santino with kicks, but Umaga catches him. Umaga misses a big splash and Santino gets a low dropkick. Umaga pulls Santino out of the ring and squeezes Santino's head against the ringpost. Santino is tossed back in the ring. Umaga applies pressure to the shoulder. He chops Marella down. Umaga misses a Stinger Splash and gets kicked in the head for one. Umaga's kick out sends Marella from the ring. Santino goes to the top, but Umaga catches him midair for a Samoan Drop. He drags Marella to the corner and connects with the Whipsplash. Umaga lifts Marella up and nails the Samoan Spike to win the match.
Your winner, and NEW Intercontinental Champion, Umaga!
No reaction from the crowd. WWE still has some work to do to get the belt over again.
King Booker vs. Val Venis
The time to beat is 7:06. Val with a side headlock and shoulderblock. Booker with an inside cradle for two. Side kick for two by Booker. He chops Venis and elbows him in the corner. Venis with some forearms to the back, then a back drop driver for two. Booker with a lariat for two. Booker throws Venis' shoulder into the ringpost. Booker with some kicks to the chest and an armbar. Venis makes the ropes. Suplex by Booker gets two.
Venis punches back, but Booker hits a back elbow for two. Venis blocks a back body drop and ducks a kick. Venis with a clothesline and elbows. Reverse neckbreaker by Venis gets two. Booker comes back and hits the Scissors Kick for the win and 2:36 to spare. 4:30 is the new time to beat.
Your winner, King Booker!
Kennedy is in the back with Super Crazy, trying to see if he understands the Beat the Clock concept. Kennedy says everyone knows Super Crazy will lose anyways, so he asks him to take a dive. He offers a few pesos in return. Kennedy asks if they have a deal, and Crazy says, "Si." Kennedy says Gracias and walks off.
Mr. Kennedy vs. Super Crazy
Kennedy wastes time by calling for the mic from the ceiling after the bell rings. He starts to speak, and Super Crazy rolls him up from behind for the win. Kennedy's shoulder was clearly up at one point during the pin.
Your winner, Super Crazy!
Kennedy chases Crazy to the back.
Booker T and Sharmell are talking to Lashley's opponent, Shelton Benjamin. King Booker says they have been comrades for a long time. His proposition is for Shelton to last 4:30, and if he does, he will get the first title match. Shelton says Bobby can't catch him in 4:30, and they have a deal. Shelton has to kiss Booker's ring to seal it.
Todd Grisham is in the back with Dusty Rhodes and wants his thoughts on the confrontation with Randy Orton. Rhodes wants Orton in the ring next week.
Carlito is complaining to Jillian Hall about having to face Sandman. Sandman interrupts and opens a beer all over Carlito. He loves to drink, but Carlito will find out how much he loves to fight. Carlito says he is cool and spits apple at the Sandman. Sandman spits beer in Carlito. When Carlito looks back, Ron Simmons is in Sandman's place and says, "Damn!"
Sandman vs. Carlito
Sandman walks the guardrail and opens two beers during his entrance. Lock up to start. Sandman pushes Carlito to the corner. Another lock up and this time Carlito gets Sandman in the corner, and hits a cheap shot and some punches. Sandman with a punch of his own and a back elbow. Carlito rolls out of the ring and snaps Sandman's neck off the top rope. Stomps by Carlito and another left hand. Carlito twists the head of Sandman. Carlito with some elbows to the head. Sandman elbows out, but Carlito blocks a charge . He picks up the Singapore Cane, but the ref takes it from Carlito. Sandman takes it from the ref and hits Carlito.
Your winner by disqualification, Carlito!
Bobby Lashley vs. Shelton Benjamin
Shelton tries to avoid Lashley. Lashley takes him down and the do some mat wrestling, with Shelton immediately kicking out of pin attempts. Shelton bails from the ring. Lashley punches Shelton then hits a big overhead belly to belly suplex. Shelton bails again as King and Queen look on. Shelton gets on the apron, but jumps back to the floor. Lashley is able to chase him back into the ring. Shelton turns a back body drop into a DDT. Awesome spot. Shelton gets two. He really had to do some work to hit that. Lashley ducks a clothesline and hits a T-Bone suplex. Lashley with some clotheslines and a spear in the corner. Argentine gutbuster by Bobby for two. Shelton gets out of the Oklahoma Slam and kicks Lashley in the face for two. Shelton goes to the top, but as he comes down, Lashley spears him at about the four minute mark.
Your winner, and number one contender for the WWE Championship, Bobby Lashley!
Another Triple H video package is shown. Lots of classic clips shown.
William Regal comes out to take care of the contract signing. King Booker probably should have gone over since WWE could have really built a Lashley-Cena match into something special if given enough time. Instead, they'll only have two more episodes of RAW to get this match over. Lashley comes out next (shouldn't he have just stayed in the ring?). Cena's out next. Cena wastes no time and says they both know who each other are. Cena says it will be a great match and he looks forward to it. Lashley says that makes two of us and signs the contract.
Kennedy's music plays and he comes out with Booker. They call the signing a farce. Cena says if those two want some, they can come get some. Cena takes on Kennedy, and Lashley takes care of Booker. Cena grabs the contract and signs it. When he turns around, Lashley spears him. Lashley picks up the title belt and throws it down next to Cena. Bobby walks off as we get some replays off the spear. JR puts over Lashley's thirst for the gold to end the show.
2008 - Ashley Massaro announces she has requested her release from WWE, citing that her then-seven year old daughter was ill and Massaro needed to be with her. Massaro has not worked in pro wrestling since being granted that release.
2008 -WWE began looking into the idea of broadcasting some of their Smackdown episodes live on Fridays as part of their move to MyNetworkTV. Under the plan, ECW on Sci Fi would be taped on Mondays on Raw taping events. In the end, the move does not go through due to the additional work and travel time it would force the company's production side to undergo.
2008 - Hulk Hogan's estranged wife, Linda Hogan, accused the former WWF and WCW World champion of stalking her in court documents filed today in Pinellas County Court, Linda accused Hogan of driving to the edge of her property and then following she and her guests. A February order prevents Hogan from entering the their Bellair Mansion as Linda and the couples' children.
"Husband clearly understands the mandates of the Court Order and is intentionally "pushing the boundaries" with respect to his rights pertaining to the marital and beach houses," the motion says. "However, Husband is violating the spirit of the Order and antagonizing the wife by parking on the border of the property and following Wife and her guests."
2009 - WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper was arrested for DUI after being stopped for a field sobriety test. The arrest makes TMZ.
2009 - Child abuse charges against former WWF star B. Brian Blair were dropped. Assistant State Attorney Pam Bond made the announcement earlier today but did not issue additional comments. A full official statement is forthcoming from the Prosecutor's office.
Blair, age 52 at the time, was arrested a week before and charged with several counts of child abuse following a 4 AM incident with his two sons, 17 and 12.
According to reports of the incident, Blair got into an argument with his oldest son, shoving and punching him before locking him what was described as a "choke" that left his son with trouble breathing. The 12 year old then ended up being choked by Blair as well. Authorities were called to Blair's residence and he was arrested at 5:12 AM.
In the days that followed the arrest, stories of issues with Blair's oldest son began to make the rounds. Former wrestling star Mike Graham commented that Blair had confided numerous issues with the son running away and running with a bad crowd in the past. All signs were that the issues had been brewing for some time.
Blair is best known for his tag team with Jim Brunzell, the masked Killer Bees, wrestling for several years in the 1980s-era WWF. Blair also wrestled in the Florida area. He retired several years ago after claiming back injuries in a fall at a restaurant, although he did one final New Japan tour after that incident.
Blair was elected Hillsborough County Commissioner in 2004. He did not win his bid for re-election earlier this year.
2009 -WWE broadcast WWE Superstars on WGN. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We start off tonights show with a contribution from the Raw brand as Santino Marella comes to the ring and he is apparently over the firing of his sister.
Match Number One: Santino Marella versus The Brian Kendrick
Kendrick tries for a kick and Santino moves out of the way. They lock up and Kendrick with a knee and elbow followed by a cravate. Santino rolls through to escape the hold and then Santino with a side head lock take down. Kendrick with a head scissors and Santino escapes and reapplies the side head lock. Kendrick gets his foot on the rope and Santino is forced to release the hold. Santino blocks a kick and then he punches Kendrick. Kendrick with a knee and then he tries to throw Santino over the top rope. Santino skins the cat, but Kendrick drops Santinos groin across the top rope. Kendrick starts to work on the knee and he kicks Santino. Santino goes to the mat as Kendrick continues to work on the knee. Santino tries to get Kendrick off his leg but Kendrick with a drop kick to the knee. Kendrick pushes Santino down and slaps him as he insults Santino. Santino powers up as he starts to walk with meaning. Santino tells Kendrick that he made him mad and it is time for punches and then Santino with a split and hip toss. Santino power walks into a boot from Kendrick and Santino grabs the rope to stop the count. Santino tries for a rollup but Kendrick with a near fall. Santino counters and gets the three count.
Winner: Santino Marella
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for Smackdown to be represented.
We see footage of John Morrisons victory over CM Punk from last weeks Smackdown.
Match Number Two: Charlie Haas versus John Morrison
They lock up and Haas backs Morrison into the ropes and Haas with an elbow and punch to the head. Morrison avoids a punch and hits a series of arm drags and then Morrison poses and then hits a dropsault that sends Haas to the floor. Morrison goes to the apron and then he hits a baseball slide that sends Haas to the floor. Morrison goes outside but Haas drops Morrison on the ring steps. Haas sends Morrisons ribs into the apron and then they return to the ring. Haas with kicks to the ribs for a near fall. Haas with a body scissors to Morrison but Morrison with punches to escape. Morrison with a kick but Haas blocks it. Morrison with another kick and clothesline. Morrison with a leg lariat and then he hits the Shining Wizard for a two count. Haas with a knee to Morrison but Morrison avoids a kick and then he hits Moonlight Drive followed by the split legged corkscrew moonsault for the three count.
Winner: John Morrison
Zack Ryder is woo woo walking to the ring as we go to commercial.
We are back for some ECW action.
Match Number Three: Zack Ryder versus Tyler Reks
They lock up and Ryder backs Reks into the ropes and wooo wooos. Ryder with a side head lock and a shoulder tackle. Reks with a flapjack for a near fall. Ryder goes to the apron and he drops Reks on the top rope. Ryder sends Reks into the turnbuckles and kicks him. Ryder with a boot to the head. Ryder with a near fall and then he applies a side head lock. Ryder pulls Reks back by the hair but Reks hits a neck breaker. Reks with a punch but Ryder with forearms. Reks slides past Ryder and hits a punch to the chest. Reks with a kick and then he drives Ryder face first into the mat for a near fall. Ryder with a jawbreaker but Reks with an elbow. Reks tries to come off the turnbuckles but Ryder kicks Reks and then he hits the Zack Attack for the three count.
Winner: Zack Ryder
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that the military and WWE have a good working relationship.
We have a Christian video package.
It is time for the Raw Rebound.
The main event will be from the Smackdown brand with the World Champion facing one half of the Tag Champions. Before we get to the match, we take a look at footage from the match between Jeff Hardy and CM Punk when Hardy thought he had won, only to see Punk get disqualified.
Match Number Four: CM Punk versus Edge
They lock up and Punk backs Edge into the corner but Edge with a clean break and he goes for the eyes but Punk stops him and Edge backs into the ropes to avoid Punks fury. Punk with kicks to Edges leg and then he follows that with forearms and a knee to the midsection for a near fall. Punk with a body scissors on Edge. Punk gets a near fall followed by knees. Edge with a rollup and Punk with a kick after he escapes. Punk with a punch to the ribs and he follows with a kick for a near fall. Edge with forearms to Punk and then Punk sends Edge to the apron and then he kicks Edge and Punk follows with a baseball slide that sends Edge to the floor. Punk goes to the floor as well and he returns Edge to the ring. Punk charges at Edge but Edge with a boot to the head and Punk goes down and he holds his injured eye. The referee tells Edge to back off while Punk recovers.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Edge with a knee to the back of Punks head. Punk with kicks to Edges legs followed by forearms. Edge with a flapjack to Punk for a near fall. Edge with a kick to the back followed by a knee and then he continues to work on the back. Punk gets to his feet and he kicks Edge followed by a leg lariat. Punk charges into the corner and he blocks a kick from Edge. Punk with an enzuigiri for a near fall. Punk with an elbow to the back of the head and Punk with a double underhook but Edge with an Impaler DDT for a two count. Edge sets for the spear and Punk sees it coming and hits a swinging neck breaker for a near fall. Punk goes to the apron for the springboard clothesline but Edge moves and Edge charges but Punk with a power slam for a near fall. Punk charges into the corner and hits the knee and then tries for the bulldog but Edge escapes. Punk gets Edge up for the Go to Sleep but Edge with a rake of the eyes and Punk goes down and into the corner. Edge kicks and punches Punk while the referee pulls him off. Punk says that he cannot continue and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Edge
After the match, Edge leaves the ring and celebrates while Punk holds his eye.
Josh Mathews is in the ring trying to get some comments from CM Punk. Josh asks Punk if he would have forfeited the match if it was a title match. Punk says that if he cannot see, he cannot compete. He says that he will give Edge a rematch when he can see again, but right now he cannot see.
2009 - TNA broadcast Impact on SpikeTV. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We start off tonights show with a look back at last week when Samoa Joe arrived with Kurt Angle and we find out why Samoa Joe joined the Main Event Mafia.
We are live on tape from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida and your announcers are Don Happy Day After Canada Day West and Mike Happy Day After Free Agency Begins Tenay.
We start off with the Main Event Mafia who come to the ring by height. There is one person absent and that is the godfather Sting. Angle has something to say. Angle tells Sting that he knows that he is at home licking his wounds, but he wants to tell Sting that it was not personal, it was strictly business. Angle tells Foley that he cannot run and he cannot hide, so maybe he should come out to the ring right now, like a man.
Mick Foley comes out and he starts to talk, but Kurt cuts him off and says that Mick committed a cardinal sin by crossing the boss. He told Team 3D that they had a chance to wrestle for the tag titles if they could beat Steiner and Booker. Angle tells Foley that there will be consequences. Angle says that they are the most dominant force in wrestling. Angle tells Foley that his answer is not important, their reputation is important. Angle tells Foley that if you want to dance, you have to pay the band.
Mick says that he messed up and he wants Kurt to leave him alone because he has had a few bad weeks. He just wants to wrestle Kurt at Victory Road. Angle tells Foley that he lied to the Godfather. Foley tells his security to do their job and they fall to the mat after being attacked by the Big Poppa Pipe.
Foley says that he has the worst security and now he is having a horrible week. Foley tells them to go ahead, but he wants enough left so he can recover to face Angle at Victory Road. Angle says that he can kick Foleys ass, Booker can kick his ass, Nash can kick his ass, or maybe even Samoa Joe. Foley gets to choose and Foley chooses door number one and he punches Angle. The beatdown on Foley starts while Nash watches Steiner choking Foley with the pipe.
Jeff Jarretts music plays and he comes to the ring with his guitar and five men leave the ring while one man enters. Joe is busted over his eye.
Jarrett hits Foley with the guitar and he leaves the ring. Jarrett walks past the members of the Main Event Mafia and he is bleeding too. We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to look back at what just happened in case you missed it. We see footage of Mick Foley being offered help during the commercial only to refuse it.
We go to the back where Jeremy Borash is in the locker room with Jeff Jarrett and security is pulling Foley away.
Mike Tenay had a chance to talk to Kevin Nash and he says that Nash might be one of the most controversial ever. Tenay talks about Nash and Hall going to WCW. Nash talks about being on the road 300 days as the champion. He says that he barely earned 7 figures. He says that Bischoff offered more for half the time. Nash says that everyone would ask about their bonuses and it turned from who had a good match to how much they got paid. Nash says that he is here for the money even though he still loves the job. Tenay asks Nash if ever conversation has to deal with money. Nash is asked about his match against A.J. at Victory Road. Nash says that he is in the best shape he has been in over the last ten years. Nash says that he thinks he is a legend and it would be nice to win the title. Having a title belt adds more money in his pocket during interviews. We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to see if Abyss has found Dr. Stevie. Lauren is trying to calm Abyss down while he tries to break stuff. Abyss picks up Lauren and he puts her on the Spin Cycle desk. Abyss says that he would never harm Lauren because he never cared about anyone like he cares about her. Abyss says that he is sick. He says that he is sick today and will be sick tomorrow. Abyss says that he will come back to get her when it is all over.
Match Number One: Cody Deaner with ODB versus Amazing Red
Deaner misses a clothesline and Red with kicks. Red avoids punches from Deaner and Red with kicks and a wrist lock. Deaner asks ODB what he should do and Deaner with a reversal. Red escapes and hits an arm drag followed by a head scissors. Deaner goes to the floor and he gets some tips from ODB but Red with a corkscrew plancha onto Deaner. Red rolls Deaner into the ring and he gets a near fall with a rollup. Red with a kick to the leg followed by a back kick to the midsection. Deaner with a clothesline for a near fall. Deaner sends Red into the corner and he punches him. Deaner with a slam and gets a near fall. Deaner sends Red into the turnbuckles but Red with an Irish whip and a kick into the corner. Red with a jumping spin kick for a two count. Red goes up top but he takes too much time and Deaner knocks Red off the turnbuckles and to the mat. Deaner goes to the apron and he puts on his hat before going up top against the orders of ODB. Deaner turns the hat into position and then he misses a diving head butt. Red goes to the turnbuckles and hits the Red Eye for the three count.
Winner: Amazing Red
We go to a Booker T video package.
Abyss tells everyone to get away and security has weapons to stop Abyss. He wants to know if they are going to do something. The head of security tells Chris that this is not going to happen in his house. Abyss snarls and stares as we go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to go to Jeremy Borash in the Founders Locker Room. Jeremy asks Jarrett why he is in his gear. The Main Event Mafia enter clapping and Kurt says that he wants to talk to Jarrett. Angle asks Joe to hold his title belt. Angle says that there wont be any problems. Angle says that they have had their problems in the past and they can put them aside. He offers Jeff a peace offering. Angle says that they can rule TNA for the next ten years. Jeff tells Angle that he can screw his offer because there is no together. He asks Kurt if he remembers the history. He tells Angle that he abused his power, authority and spot. Jarrett says that it is his house and company and they are going to play by his rules. Angle and Joe will be in a tag match and the title will be on the line. Jeff tells Angle that he will be wrestling him and A.J. Styles. If Jarrett or Styles win, they get the title. Booker apparently does not like Jarretts ruling as they leave.
Lauren is in the back with Jenna and she asks Jenna about their match and wonders how Jenna will get out of it. Jenna says that she is going to fight her. She says that it is all a show with Sharmell.
Sojournor Bolt enters and she has a few things to say about Jenna. She says that Sharmell is her girl so they have a problem.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Kurt Angle is with Jeremy Borash and Borash asks Angle about his match and Angle takes the mic. He asks Jarrett if he knows what he just did. He says that Jeff has signed his death certificate. Angle says that he wondered what it would be like if he ever teamed with Joe because he thought they would be unstoppable. He asks if A.J. or Jarrett are ready.
Booker asks Sharmell to get Matt Morgan and then things break down.
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