New Bash Match

A cruiserweight Open has been added to tomorrow's PPV featuring: Jamie Noble, Funaki, Shannon Moore, Chavo Guerrero and Jimmy Yang...aka the entire division.

Our roundtable thread is here

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Is Vince Russo back in WWE?

Sandman Vs. Carlito in a Singapore Cane on a pole match has been added to the Great American Bash.

Yeah, I couldn't resist.

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Roundtable Reminder: Great American Bash

It is this Sunday and the predictions thread is here

I believe Euan is covering this show, that poor bastard.

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RIP: John Kronus

Earlier today, thirty-eight-year-old John Kronus, most famous for being one half of The Eliminators (with Perry Saturn), was found dead in his New Hampshire-based apartment. No cause has been given.

Kronus had been out of the mainstream for years, but was recovering from recent surgery on his knee, and was expecting to take bookings in September.

The last thing I want to do is start unfounded rumors, but I feel I need to point out something. I'd very recently heard from Kronus on several occasions (after not hearing from him in a long time) and had discussed with a colleague how Kronus seemed to not be himself. I have no idea if that feeling played a role in his death, but felt it was significant to mention.

I'll keep you abreast of any new developments.

In the meantime, I'd like to offer condolences to Kronus' family and close friends.

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Family of Nancy Benoit considering wrongful death suit

who didn't see this coming?
No word on who would be on the receiving endand while I don't think the WWE would be the first or best choice I wouldn't say 100% it isn't going to be the company because it isn't like that would be the stupidest lawsuit ever filed.

A case against them would be pretty damn hard to prove though even if the industry is generally scum and their drug policy a sham with holes big enough for Travis Lutter and Gabe Ruediger to walk through after a trip to the all you can eat buffet.

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Edge requires surgery, will miss 4 months of action.

The surgery is to repair the torn peck he suffered at the Smackdown taping in New Orleans.

In a related note, the WWE is expected to announce a mandatory time off policy tomorrow, and they will announce that Edge will be given the next 4 months off in their new initiative to promote a more healthy work environment. Guys will be given breaks from the road as injuries dictate, unless the injuries are not serious and can be cured with massive painkillers or by a strict formula of steroids.

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Smackdown Main Event for Great American Bash

Great Khali Vs. Kane Vs. Batista
Euan is supposedly going to cover this show but his VCR may "break" again.

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WWE spoils Smackdown

details here

If you don't wish to know I suggest not clicking that link or watching ECW tonight.

I just hope that...



He gives a victory speech.

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Raw Rating for 7/16

3.4

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Smackdown title situation

The world title is cursed. Short story, Edge has a torn peck and will be giving up the belt tonight. The person who receives the belt tonight may want to immediately think of retiring given the elt is cursed.

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It looks as though the new champ will be...Khali. Which I might note, I predicted in an MSN chat with Euan before it got out.

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World Wrestling Entertainment Issues Statement + Benoit Media for 7/17/07

http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2007/2007_07_17.jsp

World Wrestling Entertainment Issues Statement
July 17, 2007
STAMFORD, Conn., July 17, 2007 – WWE understands that the toxicology reports for Chris Benoit indicate that he tested positive for testosterone and negative for anabolic steroids. On Mr. Benoit's last drug test in April 2007 administered by Aegis Labs, he tested negative for anabolic steroids and for testosterone. Given the toxicology report of GBI released today, it would appear that Mr. Benoit took testosterone sometime after his April 2007 test and the time he died. WWE understands that his dealings with Dr. Astin are currently being investigated, and WWE has no knowledge of whether Dr. Astin prescribed testosterone for Mr. Benoit at some point after the April 2007 tests.

For over 20 years, the WWE has been demonstrating our concern for the well being of our contracted athletes, instituting drug testing in 1987 leading up to our current Wellness Program which began on February 27, 2006, administered by Dr. David L. Black of Aegis Sciences Corporation – one of the world’s foremost drug testing authorities.

We believe our Wellness Program is at the very least comparable to those of professional sports and is a program that will benefit WWE Superstars for generations to come.

More links:
- W.W.E.’s Testing Is Examined After Benoit Murder-Suicide [New York Times]
- Steroid found in body of dead wrestler Benoit [Reuters]
- Benoit had steroids in system [Sports Illustrated]
- Death match: Many pro wrestlers dying before their time [Palm Beach Post]
- Lance Storm: Enough Already [StormWrestling.com]

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Roundtable Reminder: The Great American Rip off...oops, I mean Bash

gory details here

I'm not sure the card is final but it will be after tomorrow.

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Tomorrow is the day

The Benoit Toxicology report will be released according to this article and tomorrow WWE is fu...I mean we'll know what was in Benoit's system.

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iMPACT Preview for 07/19

details here

The short form is XXX will face Serotonin, Rhino and Chris Harris will face Christian and James Storm, and Samoa Joe will issue a challenge for Hard Justice.

Other stuff will happen as well.

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Roundtable Recap: Victory Road 2007 + Event Thoughts

Standings:

1. Scott Liedle: 5-2
   
2. Art Shimko: 5-2
   
3. Mark Danger: 5-2
   
4. Euan Taylor: 4-3
   
5. Casey Trowbridge: 4-3

I watched the show but didn't do live coverage because I've had a long weekend workingona project that we will be unvailing sooner than you think. This may also result in you not seeing as many posts from me or even on the site for the next little bit.

The show was good though, and that's where I'll leave that.

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TNA Wrestling's Victory Road Final Card

roundtable here

The Card...

Old School Vs. New School

1. Jerry Lynn and bob Backlund Vs. Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin
   
   Make your own inappropriate joke in the roundtable:
   
2. VKM has a surprise for Christy Hemme
   
   Mixed Tag:
   
3. Eric Young and Gail Kim Vs. Robert Roode and Ms. Brooks
   
   10 man Ultimate X Gauntlet Match:
   
4. Jay Lethal, Christopher Daniels, Homicide, Sonjay Dutt, Shark Boy, Kaz, Elix Skipper, Puma, ??, and ???
   
   
5. Rhino Vs. Cowboy James Storm
   
   
6. AJ Styles and Tomko Vs. Sting and Abyss
   
   
7. Christian Cage Vs. The Wildcat Chris Harris
   
   Match of Champions:
   
8. TNA Champion Kurt Angle and TNA X-division Champion Samoa Joe Vs. TNA Tag Team Champions Team 3-D

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More Names come up in Astin Probe

details here

Bob Holly, Rey Mysterio, Marcus Bagwell, Lex Luger, Mike Durham, and Chris and Nancy Benoit...all of their records have been ceased.

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WWE does not reschedule Western Canada shows

Details Here

These are the once scheduled for 07/14-07/17 that were canceled after the Benoit ordeal.

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Linda McMahon to appear on the O'Reilly factor

The segment will be Wednesday night and pit a man with an abrasive personality against a woman with no personality.

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Great American Bash gets a new match

U.S. Championship: Matt Hardy Vs. MVP

This should be good but probably not enough to balance out the crap.

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