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Tonight's lineup:
*Raw Elimination Chamber - Sheamus, HHH, Randy Orton, Kofi Kingston, John Cena, Ted DiBiase: There are a lot of ways this can go, but most likely Sheamus and HHH end up as the focal points, since Kingston isn't going to main event Mania, Cena is looking like he'll wrestle Batista and Orton is looking like he'll do something with DiBiase and Cody Rhodes.
*Smackdown Elimination Chamber - Undertaker, John Morrison, R-Truth, Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, C.M. Punk: Obviously there is a reason for the Morrison injury angle. That may mean Shawn Michaels in the match. The obvious would seem to be Jericho ending up as champion, whether in this match or a match within the next week or two, and defending against Edge. The problem is that's too easy to figure out and there is the need for something creative, whether that's good or not depends on what they come up with.
*Drew McIntyre vs. Kane for the IC title: I don't see a title change here.
*Gail Kim vs. Maryse for the Divas title: Really doesn't matter who wins. Maryse has more personality so would be the favorite.
*There will probably be an added match on the show. Michaels vs. Batista was at one point planned but they've done nothing to even hint that direction since the Rumble. Edge vs. Batista would also make sense, although you'd think that is the kind of match you'd want advertised ahead of time. The Chamber the past two years has drawn well, but lack of an undercard and the bad job of buildup on Monday gives me a feeling of lower numbers than last year, plus same weekend as UFC doesn't help. I do sense the product overall at this point being slightly hotter than last year.
The event in St. Louis is close to sold out, and is expected to be. We'll have live coverage starting at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Raw will be Monday from Indianapolis with Ty Murray and Jewel as co-hosts.
Tuesday is Smackdown tapings from Milwaukee with Mickie James vs. Michelle McCool for the women's title with Vickie Guerrero as referee.
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--Bonuses last night were best match for George Sotiropolous vs. Joe Stevenson, Best KO for Cain Velasquez and Best submission for Chris Lytle. The show set the Acer Arena's all-time merchandise record,which means beating numbers for a number of sold out WWE events. The old record was set by an Iron Maiden concert.
--Michael Bisping after the fight said he thought he won both rounds one and two and should have gotten the decision, but made it clear he wasn't complaining about it and congratulated Silva on the win. I had Bisping close in round one but Silva in two and three and I didn't hear anyone thinking Bisping should have won.
--There was talk of doing Mirko Cro Cop vs. Ben Rothwell in a few months, the fight that was supposed to happen last night, as well as rematching Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski, which to me should be ruled a no contest. According to one UFC official, there is no instant replay rule in Australia so the referees decision stands. That seriously makes UFC as silly as gimmicked pro wrestling bad ref calls. At the time of the stoppage, if they had gone to the cards, it would have been a majority draw as two judges had it 19-19 while one had it 20-18 for Soszynski.
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--Ric Flair says the people who screwed up WCW have learned and history won't be repeating itself at http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/122939/Flair-fight
--Steve Austin is on twitter at steveaustinBSR
--Poll on Smackdown
Excellent 22.2%
Good 52.3%
Average 14.4%
Fair 2.0%
Poor 9.2%
18.6% of those responding didn't see the show
--Poll on buys worldwide for tonight's show
Under 175,000 11.3%
176-200K 11.8%
201-225K 16.3%
226-250K 17.2%
251-275K 14.3%
276-300K 12.8%
301-325K 6.9%
326-350K 3.4%
351-375K 1.5%
376K plus 4.4%
For a comparison, last year's show did 272,000. It could happen given the Olympics and last night's show, but anything under 250 for this show would be a big disappointment
--Jason David Frank of the Power Rangers knocked out Chris Rose in the first round in his second MMA fight last night
--Tooth Fairy is estimated at $4.5 million and No. 7 on the charts this weekend and will top $50 million in the next few days domestically
--Jersey All Pro Wrestling on 3/20 in Rahway, NJ at the Rec Center has Samoa Joe vs. Kazuchika Okada and Generation Me vs. Jack Evans & Teddy Hart
--Larry Matysik will host a Wrestling at the Chase Party on Thursday night at 8 p.m. at Applebee's in Swansea in the St. Louis area airing tapes of old shows on the giant screens. There is no cover charge. Among those who will be shown are Dick the Bruiser, Harley Race, Ric Flair, King Kong Brody, Dick Murdoch and the Von Erichs.
--USWO from Friday night in Nashville: Kevin Dunn b Shawn Hoodrich, Kevin Jones b Psycho Medic, Slacker J & Bad Boy Dixon b Crusher Eric Hodge & Saint, Steven Green b Dyron Flynn-DQ, Anthony Wayne b L.T. Falk, Rudy Switchblade & Johnny Punch b Damien Payne & Josh Crow to win tag titles, Nore Havoc b Jeff Daniels-COR (thanks to Jimmie Daniel)
--Southern States Wrestling's 19th anniversary show on 2/26 in Kingsport, TN at the National Guard Armory features Jimmy Valiant with a guest appearance plus Beau James, Frank Parker, Ricky Morton and the regulars.
--There is an article at http://www.app.com noting a non-profit fund raiser for Allies Inc. in Trenton, NJ this coming weekend featuring Frankie Edgar, the UFC fighter and Rutgers assistant wrestling coach, as well as seven-time Cy Young award winner Roger Clemens. Allies, Inc. works to empower individuals with disabilities through housing, health care and employment. Edgar has done this every year and in the article said he's going to be star struck being there with Clemens.
--Louie Spicolli Memorial show Friday night in San Bernardino before 200 fans, with both RVD and Chris Masters coming as guests, as a Red Cross benefit: Silver Striker b Red Thunder, Freddy Bravo b Vizzion, Johnny Starr b Jason Emerald, Extreme Loco b Cyanide, Yyan Nakano b Tab Jackson, Ray Rosas & Jarek Matthews b Orion & Sindarin, Chris Kadillak & Scorpio Sky & Ryan Taylor b Mondo Vega & Brandon Parker & Tim Lovato
--An article on John Morrison is at http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/19/12955771.html
--2CW in Binghamton, NY from last night: Mikey Metaxas over Kevin Graham and Mike Van Slyke, Loca Vida b Antonio Thomas, Killer Steves b Dewey & The Beast, Portia Perez b Sara Del Rey-DQ, Isyx Ephex b Vin Gerard, Jason Axe b Zachary Springate III, Jim Duggan b Jimmy Olsen (thanks to Chris Strub)
--CWR from last night in Vaughn, ONT: Tony Carbonie & Primo Scordino b Marcus Ryan & Sean Ryker, Kiyoshi & Kushida b Brent B & Johnny J, Manabu Soya b Phil Atlas, Johnny Devine & Corey Mason b Notorious TID & George Terzis, Josh Alexander b Ashley Sixx, Tyson Dux & Tornado b Xtremo & Derek Wylde, Jake O'Reilly b Crazzy Steve. Next show is 3/27 with O'Reilly vs. Soya and a tag team tournament that will include Beer Money, Tyson Dux & Tornado, Kiyoshi & Kushida, Devine & Corey Mason and four other teams (thanks to Steven Ashe)
---Vendetta Pro Wrestling on 2/28 in Santa Maria, CA at the Radisson Hotel features Gangrel vs. Joey Ryan as the main event plus Jim Neidhart
--Cage Fighting Championships 12 on 3/12 in Sydney, Australia at Horden Pavilion
--Championship Wrestling Alliance's 6th anniversary show on 3/6 in Kingsport, TN at the Civic Auditorium features Chris Richards & Jason Kincaid vs Ricky Morton & mystery partner
--NWS from Friday night in Woodbridge, NJ for the Lou Albano Memorial tag team tournament: BS Express b Deven Moore & Steve Scott, Danny Demanto & Vicious Vinny b Corvis Fear & Myke Quest, Kevin Matthews & Nicky Oceans b Mike Dennis & Chris D'Andrea, Nigerian Nightmares b Joey Janella & Ryan Rumble, Nigerian Nightmares b Demanto & Vinny, Matthews & Oceans b BS Express, Giant Silva b Robert Pigeon & Sonny Boy Gulano & Tiger Man & Goat Boy in 1 on 4, Nigerian Nightmares b Matthews & Oceans to win tournament. Kami Albano, the niece of Lou, awarded the trophy to the Nightmares and they did a moment of silence in honor of Lou Albano.
--Kevin Thorn and Bushwhacker Luke have been added to the WFX event on 3/5 in Winnipeg that includes Tajiri, Billy Gunn, Eugene and Jonny Fairplay
--IWF from last night in West Paterson, NJ: Justin Corino b Evan Schwartz, Travis Blake b Mastadon Franciz, Jana won three-way over Jennifer and Alissa, Chachi b Damian Adams, Tito Santana & Fady the Arabian Bull & Mr. Casino b Frank Scoleri & Kraig Stagg & Aaron Stride, Kevin Knight b Chris Steeler
--Main Event Championship Wrestling on 5/8 in Evansville with Jeff Jarrett vs. Chase Stevens and Jerry Lawler vs. Dirty Money
--NYWC from last night in Deer Park, NY: Dan Eckos b Quiet Storm, Francis Kipland Stevens & All Money is Legal b Chris Forza & Blake Morris & Mike Reed, Daemon Crowley b Matias, Big Time Rush b Celtic Saints, Stockade b Sytehr, Knuckle Dusters b Naturally Fly Latinos, Mercedes Martinez b Sumie Sakai, Papadon b Bruno Marciano, Benny Martinez & John Sliver b Alex Reynolds & Josh Daniels, Maverick b Tony Mamaluke (thanks to Kenny Lippe)
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