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        We're also looking for reports on last night's Raw house show in Charleston WV as well as today's Raw show in Roanoke and Smackdown show in Augusta, GA.

        We'll have live PPV coverage beginning at 8 p.m. and we'll be doing a post-show radio show very late tonight on the site.

 

        Tonight's lineup:

*Torneo Cibernetico with Curry Man, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Ultimo Guerrero, Rey Bucanero, Averno, Puma, Milano Collection A.T., Masato Yoshino, Doug Williams, Alex Koslov and Tyson Dux - This will open the show and set the stage for the card based on crowd reactions.  Expect a spotfest with quick action of guys tagging in and out.

*Jay Lethal vs. Sonjay Dutt - No doubt these two could have a good wrestling match, but the storyline calls more for a fight, so they're going to both have to change their normal game.

*Gail Kim vs. Angelina Love - Somehow I expect interference by Velvet Sky and more run-ins out of this one

*Taylor Wilde vs. Awesome Kong for the Knockouts title - It makes no sense after the big pop on Thursday's TV to do the title change back this quickly, so it'll be an interesting match to watch how they do the finish.

*LAX vs. Robert Roode & James Storm (Beer Money) for the tag titles with fans as lumberjacks with straps.  This was real embarrassing when they did it last year

*Ultimate X with Kaz vs. Naruki Doi vs. Volador Jr. vs. Daivari with no doubt the winner of the match giving his team the World X Cup

*A.J. Styles & Rhino & Christian Cage vs. Kurt Angle & Team 3-D - Fans pick the stip but it's clear they want people to choose a tables, ladders and chairs match which for trademark reasons is being called a Full Metal Mayhem match

*Samoa Joe vs. Booker T for the TNA title

 

        Actually, on paper, this looks to be one of the better PPV shows.  Joe vs. Booker will be interesting because the company does expect Booker to get cheered since the show is in Houston.  Joe is a half-ass heel on television anyway.  The keys are if the fans as lumberjacks don't detract from the tag match, if the Cibernetico goes smooth, if the TLC comes off indie or professional and where or not Volador Jr. and Doi can in  few hours figure out how to work Ultimate X matches without taking the match down. 

 

        B.G. James will be making his debut as an interviewer.

 

        "Brooke Knows Best" debuts tonight on VH-1.  Actually it debuted already.  The first show has Hulk all over it as Brooke moves into her new place.  Seems like more of a set-up show.  Kind of boring really except if you're into Hulk being scripted like a dorky parent.  He should have invoked his creative control card a lot more here.

 

        Raw is live from Raleigh on Monday night and Smackdown has a Monday night house show in Asheville.  Smackdown & ECW are being taped on Tuesday night in Charlotte.

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        The new rules of MMA, a history piece on wrestling based on the book "Ring of Hell," looking back at the 90s, Chris Benoit, Brian Pillman and more, plus MMA judging, Forrest Griffin, the fallout of UFC 86 and updated WWE business notes including the latest buy rate are among the features in this coming Monday's issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
 
        The issue is available for website premium subscribers today and you can order on the site.
 
        We look in-depth at the new proposed MMA rules coming out of the Association of Boxing Commissioners meeting held this past week in Montreal.  We look at the original formation of the unified rules, including comments from two of the most influential commission members, Nick Lembo in New Jersey and Keith Kizer in Nevada, on their reactions and what they are going to recommend to their states, as well as the reaction of Dana White.
 
        We look at the weight classes, all of the champions of the major league MMA groups, topics in MMA that all should be looked at, looking at weight classes, looking at the power of UFC, the battle of sport vs. entertainment and sport vs. business and how they conflict with each other.  We look at the heavyweight division, interpretations of illegal blows, the smothering rule.
 
        We also look at the aftermath of the Griffin-Jackson fight, an analysis of the fight, the scoring, looking at the scorecards of every judge, the protest, poll results of who won and more of lack of understanding of the judging criteria and what scores mean.
 
        We also look at the light heavyweight division going forward.  We look at different scenarios discussed on where to go, the next title shot, updates on matches for the different challengers, Jackson's injuries and a rundown of the light heavyweight division going forward.
 
        We also have more on "Ring of Hell," the much-talked about pro wrestling book released recently.  We look at the mentality and drive that top athletes and entertainers have.  We look at several stories in the book, as well as look at both Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman, two major subjects in the book.
 
        We also look at the career of Forrest Griffin and his role in UFC growth.
 
        We run down UFC 86, including early business notes from the show.  We have early buy rate indicators plus match-by-match coverage, reported pay of all participants on the show, as well as poll results from the show.
 
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        We also have the most detailed look at all the pro wrestling and MMA TV ratings, including segment-by-segment rundowns for Raw, Smackdown and Impact so you can see what angles are gaining viewers and what angles are losing viewers.  We also have what could be potentially very bad news for Smackdown, as well as the ratings for Canada.
 
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--What former Wrestler of the Year winner has been hired to cover sports at the upcoming Olympics
 
--What former Wrestler of the Year contender failed in his bid to cover the Olympics and who he lost the role to
 
--What wrestler claims fans at an arena should be separated based on who they like
 
--Ultimo Guerrero talks about his experience in TNA and the differences between TNA and CMLL
 
--Wrestler in serious car accident
 
--Lots of things hurting business at Arena Mexico
 
--What company is booking a major arena and putting on a free loaded show
 
--More on AAA coming to major arenas in the U.S.
 
--Notes on the All Japan Jr. heavyweight tournament
 
--Update on next NOAH Budokan Hall event and big events for the rest of the year
 
--TNA stars to headline at Sumo Hall
 
--Notes on the 2008 G-1 Climax tournament, including both tournaments
 
--Unique reason why wrestler was eliminated from Jr. heavyweight tournament
 
--IWGP Jr. tournament coverage
 
--New Japan vs. Zero-One Max feud
 
--More on the Bret Hart Waterloo Hall of Fame debacle
 
--Mike Chapman talks criteria for the Hall of Fame
 
--Linda Bollea's latest filed charge against Hulk Hogan
 
--Update on domestic and worldwide box office for "Get Smart"
 
--Lucha Libre comes to the U.K.
 
--ROH next major show at the Hammerstein Ballroom and next TV taping
 
--Update on Mickie Knuckles' injury
 
--Notes on ticket sales for upcoming TNA events
 
--TNA's first Canadian PPV
 
--More on CMLL/TNA relations
 
--What celebrity TNA was pushing is gone
 
--Former TNA booker leaves the company
 
--New TV concepts
 
--Angle new TV show
 
--How UFC is going to counter Elite XC on 7/26
 
--Lots more UFC matches signed or close to signed
 
--Dana White talks about the next season of Ultimate Fighter
 
--White goes into detail about a major dream match
 
--Business notes from the last Ultimate Fighter final
 
--Tentative UFC PPV plans for the rest of the year
 
--Role of Lorenzo Fertitta in UFC
 
--WEC fighter fails steroid test and suspended for one year
 
--Former Ultimate Fighter filed lawsuit against UFC
 
--Lesnar responds to critics saying he doesn't deserve his push
 
--K-1 World Max quarterfinals including TV ratings
 
--More on the heavyweight Grand Prix
 
--Talks of Choi Hong-man's return
 
--Update on the CBS & Showtime combined 7/26 Elite XC show from Stockton and what problems the show could have
 
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*July 28, 2003 (Part 2 of the history of the WWF vs. WCW war and the plans to make new superstars in the early 90s, what happened, and the night where the three biggest wrestling companies in the world combined for a joint show and what happened)

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*August 16, 2004 (History of the Olympians in pro wrestling)

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--We have a new message board on the set for Observer readers.  If you want to join in, just click "The Board" and go to the Observer boards.  I will try and visit at some point and will at some point start posting, but it may take a few days, or even until August just because of so many shows taking place.

 

--The Miz & John Morrison vs. Matt & Jeff Hardy will main event Tuesday night's ECW show in Charlotte in a non-title match.

 

--Phil Baroni knocked out Scott Jansen in the main event of last night's Cage Rage at Wembley Arena in London, and then after the match, Dean Jansen, Scott's brother, did a running head-butt to Baroni out of nowhere.  You can see it at http://mma-core.com/videos/VideoDetails.aspx?vid=10000783&tid=100

 

--The OVW ring crew had a blowout on the rear tire, causing the ring truck to lose control and flip over.  Nobody was seriously injured in the mishap and they expect to be back doing live events in the next few days.

 

--The new National Enquirer has a full page story on Brooke Hogan's latest boob job.  Seems she wasn't happy with the results of the previous one.  (thanks to Paul Kacprzak)

 

--Brian Fritz has a story on Booker T at http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/wrestling/ talking about TNA vs. WWE.  He talks about his food with Edge over the Japanese shampoo commercial in one of the more forgettable angles in Raw history.

 

--In week four, Get Smart was No. 6 at the box office, estimated at 7.1 million for the weekend. 

 

--There is an interview with Mark Henry in the Springfield (MA) Republican at http://www.masslive.com/living/republican/inex.ssf?/base/living-2/ plugging a tri-branded show at the Springfield, MA MassMutual Center.  Henry now lives in New York, having moved from his long-time home is Silsby, TX, and said he wants to work for the company for long after his career as an active wrestler is over.

 

--UFC Wired this weekend has Drew McFedries vs. Alessio Sakara, Tyson Griffin vs. Frankie Edgar (one of last year's best matches) and Jon Fitch vs. Luigi Fiorvanti (thanks to Devin Cutting)

 

--Does anyone know how to get a tape of the movie "Jam" that recently played on the Sundance Cable Channel?

 

--Smackdown poll for Friday

Excellent 14.5%

Good 49.1%

Average 21.4%

Fair 4.0%

Poor 11.0%

        31.6% of those responding didn't see the show 

 

--Next week's Impact replay that usually airs on Saturday night will air on Friday at 9 a.m., or in other words, nobody is watching it.  They are doing a three-hour live UFC show, followed by a replay of the show 

 

--There is an article in the Tacoma News-Tribune at http://www.thenewstribune.com/512/story/411190.html about 80-year-old Stan Naccarato, who had been the boxing ring announcer in the city since 1947 and was fired by the local promotion.  Local promoter Brian Halquist said he knows he's the bad guy here but they are doing MMA shows and Naccarato  hates it.  The story noted it as a generation gap that has polarized fight fans, with the teenage fans preferring MMA (they may prefer it but don't watch it in any great numbers) while purists in boxing hate it.  "They put on two ounce gloves and exchange punches for a few seconds, then fall onto the mat while one guy tries to put a tangle hold on the other guy," said Naccarato.  "There's no art to it.  No strategy.  Somebody's gonna get killed one of these days.  It ought to be banned.  The kids love it, though."  Halquist noted drawing 7,500 fans to a Tacoma Dome show 

 

--USWO from Friday night in Nashville before 127 fans:  Lee Cross b Shawn Hoodrich, New York Gangster & Dyronic b Bryan Casey & Intern and Psycho Medic & Justin Spade, Aiden Scott b Black Ninja, Shane Smalls b Cousin Jason X, Andy Douglas b Tim Renesto in a first blood match, Quinton Quarisma & J.C. Crowe b L.T. Falk & Damien Payne

 

--Jeff Bradley is looking at making a tape of Reckless Youth for himself and his kids and is looking for anyone who has any footage of Tom Carter's wrestling career at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

--Paul Daley made his comeback (one of those retirements that lasted a few minutes) last night at Cage Warriors in Nottingham, England knocking out Bojan Kosednar at the end of the first round (thanks to Al Hollis)

 

--AAA has a TV taping tonight in Salamanca with Chessman & Cibernetico & Vampiro vs. Dark Cuervo & Dark Ozz & Mesias as the main event.  CMLL has a TV taping tonight at Arena Coliseo with Dr. Wagner Jr. & Dos Caras Jr. & Blue Panther vs. Perro Aguayo Jr. & Mr. Aguila & Damian 666.  Guadalajara has a 25th anniversary of Atlantis whos headlined by Atlantis vs. Mistico tonight (thanks to Kris Zellner)

 

--EWF will be moving on 10/4 to the Old Marion Memorial Coliseum (Grant County Family YMCA) with Jimmy Snuka and Nick Dinsmore on the first show

 

--LWA from last night in O'Fallon, MO:  Brandon Espinosa & Brandon Aarons b Shamus O'Flannery & Mephisto, Jeremy Wyatt b Jordan Lacey, Tyler Cook over Mark Sterling, Payday Patterson and Edmund McGuire, MsChif b Billy McNiel, Adam Raw b Nick Tyson, Donovan Ruddick b Shorty Biggs, Dingo & Pierre Abernathy & Johnny Vinyl & Davey Vega b Evan Gelisto & Gary the Barnowl & Ego Express (thanks to Patrick Brandmeyer)   

 

--Southern Heritage Championship Wrestling last night in Belmont, NC:  Mike Lee b Shawn Van Halen, Justin Feeche b Rob Killjoy, Raymond Helms & Shawn Van Halen b Mike Le & Marcellus King, Jason Jones b Buff Bagwell, Barbarian NC Jimmy Jack Funk Jr., Buzz b Randy Wayne with Ronnie Garvin as referee, Ivan Koloff b George South Sr. to win the EWA title in a Russian Chain match (thanks to Michael Carpenter) 

 

--NWS has shows on 7/24 in Seaside Heights, NJ at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parrish Hall with Al Snow and Lacey Von Erich; 7/25 in Middletown, NJ at the VFW Hall with Lacey Von Erich and Matt (Spike Dudley) Hyson; 7/26 in Long Branch, NJ at the Italian-American Memorial Association Showgrounds with Hyson, Snow and Lacey Von Erich and 7/27 in Christiana, DE at the Fire Company with Snow as the headliner

 

--There is a contest at www.britwres.com/news/217953117.shtml to win a copy of Pro Wrestling NOAH's European Navigation show on DVD

 

--EWF on Friday night in Covina, CA:  Mikey Nicholls b Marcius Pitsonopolous, Dave the Bruiser b Brandon Gatson, Shane Andrews b Candice LaRae, Jeremy Jaeger b Chris Kadillak, Extreme Loco b Black Metal-DQ, Famous For Fearless b Ryan Taylor & Hook Bomberry, Scorpio Sky b Joey Ryan

 

--Rich Tate's Atlanta wrestling nostalgia:

70 years ago today:  Lou Thesz beat Babe Zaharias at Warren Arena

46 years ago:  World champion Fred Blassie beat Ray Gunkel in the main event

35 years ago:  Tim Woods beat Georgia champion Cowboy Bill Watts via DQ in the main event

29 years ago:  Dusty Rhodes & Wahoo McDaniel beat Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff in a no DQ match; Stan Hansen beat Masked Superstar and Tommy Rich beat TV champion Blackjack Lanza via DQ

27 years ago in Augusta:  Ken Patera beat Tommy Rich via DQ to keep the Georgia title and tag champs Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka beat Ted DiBiase & Steve O

 

--SoCal Pro Wrestling from last night in Oceanside before 175 fans:  SoCal Crazy b Ryan Stone, Ballard Brothers b Hector Canales & Ricky Mandel, Johnny Goodtime b Chimaera, Marcius Pitsonooplous b Mikey Nicholls, Jason Redondo DDQ Joey Ryan, Adam Pearce b Tommy Wilson via DQ to keep the NWA world title.  Next show is 8/9 at the Boys & Girls Club (thanks to Cory Van Kleeck)

 

--CZW results from last night I believe in Philadelphia although the report we got didn't state it:  Jon Dahmer over Rayza, Drew, Blood and EMO, Super Smash Brothers b Joe Gacy & Alex Colon and Ryan McBride & L.J. Cruz, Trent Acid b Devon Moore, Whacks b Sami Callihan, Pinky Sanchez & Ruckus b Chuck Taylor & Sonjay Dutt, Team AnDrew b Naptown Dragons, Brain Damage b D.J. Hyde, Drake Younger b Nick Gage in a tangled web death match to win the CZW title

--Purely Obsessed Wrestling World from last night in Fox Lake, IL before 125-150:  Chris Cairo b Dehok, Joey Cece d Tony Scarpone, Kanoa b Jimmy Blaze, American History Next b Wild Mayhem, X-Con b Ruff Crossing-DQ, Terry Allen b Eric Freedom (thanks to Rob Myers)