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-TNA Wrestling may be heading to the Extreme side, as there has been talk of starting another faction in TNA. The faction in discussion would consist of numerous ECW originals.
ECW alumni stars currently on the TNA roster include RVD, Rhino, Raven, Dr. Stevie, Taz, Brother Ray and Brother Devon. There has also been rumors of Tommy Dreamer possibly signing with the company. While this remains a discussion, there is no definitive decision on whether or not to go through with the faction. (Source: PWTorch Newsletter)
-- TNA fans waiting outside the Impact Zone this past Monday were warned prior to entering the building that the show would not be family-friendly.
-- TNA has sold about 2,200 tickets for their LockDown PPV in St. Charles, MO. (Source: F4WOnline.com) - Tommy Dreamer vs. Raven will take place again in Union City, New Jersey on June 12th at the ACE Arena for the ACE Pro Wrestling promotion. *A majority of the IWC community believes that Raven and ECW alums are Samoa Joe's kidnappers; may tie into the whole rumored ECW stable as well.* (EDIT* looks as if people have possibly identified Raven at the end of the video, his lower right leg/calf tattoo is exposed) just like TNA to keep plugging away even after all the heat is gone. much like Sammitch, they're going to kill the joke dead. as if Vinnie Mac hadn't already. TNA: Vince sucks! he killed ECW! now we're going to kill ECW, too! aren't we so much cooler than WWE? 
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There has been recent stories that TNA have approached Heyman to be part of their creative team, in the past day or two, which would obviously give more credence to the idea.
ECW was a cult promotion, and a product of its era, and has no place in the current wrestling industry.
The original ECW couldnt draw enough fans. The WWE ECW couldnt draw enough fans. What makes TNA think their version would be any different?
Its also another name thats owned by WWE, so no matter what the idea is, it will always lack something by not being able to use original names.
I mean, does The Band resonate with fans like the New World Order?
Did the Voodoo Kin Mafia work as well as The New Age Outlaws?
Also, people like Tazz, RVD, Tommy and probably some others, have constantly said you cannot recapture what they once had, and that ECW died back in 2001 and should never be revived.
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ECW's corpse is getting more action than Katie Vick's.
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ECW's corpse is getting more action than Katie Vick's. 
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WWE did it first, so stop complaining about my beloved TNA.
All I've ever wanted was someone to be in love with, and have that same person be in love with me, and I'm starting to realize that that is never going to happen.
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you know there is the possibilty that TNA could actually show some repect to the legacy of ECW.
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you really are a moron, aren't you?
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Hopefully not as a much a one as the person who originally posted that comment is.
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You really think someone else thinks that repect is a real word?
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whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet." Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."
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Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
As previously reported, TNA recently hired a consulting firm to analyze their television ratings data and conduct surveys to learn what fans think about the product. One of the findings that have caught the attention of TNA management is that males 18-34 still have strong positive feelings about the original ECW. Based on that research, Eric Bischoff is said to interested in starting a stable of ECW originals - led by none other than Paul Heyman.
Among the names discussed to be included in the faction include TNA World Champion Rob Van Dam, Team 3D, Raven, Mick Foley, Stevie Richards, Taz and Tommy Dreamer, who is currently a free agent.
People within TNA are torn as to whether Heyman would come to TNA as an on air character or writer - but it's certainly being talked about. Heyman is currently working on his autobiography and another book.
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***THE FOLLOWING BELOW ARE SPOILERS! DON'T READ BELOW IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW!***
- - - - - - - - As most of you guys know, Tommy Dreamer debuted with TNA at their Slammiversary PPV last Sunday, costing Brother Ray a match with Jesse Neal via distraction coming from the crowd and hyping up the fans.... the following is news heading into the next two weeks of the programming involving a relation to a possible "ECW alliance" of stars joining forces, which includes Raven. (General Consensus IWC Theory: Abyss may possibly be involved with this as he turned heel against Hogan; the story seems to be playing out as if a higher power [maybe Heyman or Foley] and "them" [ECW contingents, including Raven, Dreamer] are forcing/manipulating stars like Abyss, Samoa Joe [remember kidnapping?], others etc... into doing their bidding for the "greater" good of TNA, so as to overtake and remove Hogan/Eric B ... in order to control TNA themselves [Is this Foley's retaliation to Hogan and Eric B. for last winter and getting fired? Heyman showing up an axiom of Dixie's twitter promises for "change", along with the promotional change with the dropping of PPVs and Spike TV's new stance of financial support? Will RVD join the ECW contingents? If so, does that mean Sting was justified the whole time? So many avenues can be taken in this storyline, if done properly in a fresh way by utilizing the homegrown talent of TNA, and not just rehash it with only the veterans in a stale manner... as was the case with "The Band"]) |DISCUSS| http://www.wrestlingforum.com/total-nons...-backstage.htmlFormer ECW stars Raven and Stevie Richards are backstage at the Impact tapings today in Orlando. Speculation is that with the TNA debut of Tommy Dreamer at Slammiversary, TNA might be teaming him with Richards and Raven to form some kind of ECW group. One possible idea that was discussed in the past saw the group being called "EV2," which stands for "Extreme Version 2."
Even though they are currently part of the TNA roster, TNA doesn't need their talent coming to the iMPACT! zone unless their going to be used and recently a few talent that haven't been used haven't shown up just to be backstage at the tapings. TNA has done this to save money. 6/17 http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/bSPOILERS_TNA_iMPACT_Results_For_This_Thursda.shtml
* Desmond Wolfe w/Chelsea vs Jay Lethal. Tommy Dreamer is out in the crowd during the match. Just hanging out. Winner via a neckbreaker, Jay Lethal. Afterwards Wolfe attacks Lethal. Flair comes out and beats up on Lethal. Hogan’s music hits and he comes out for the save. Hogan says enough is enough. This is the reason TNA is on fire. Hogan says all the gimmicks, the Macho Man and the Flair stuff is hee hee ha ha, but the reason Lethal is in the ring is because he’s got the talent. He says Lethal has been running at main event level for months and is proving himself. Hogan then calls Flair out to hear this big announcement. It’s time for him to make a man’s dream come true. At Victory Road it will be Ric Flair vs. Jay Lethal...
...* Abyss vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Jeff Hardy for the #1 contendership. Tommy Dreamer is still sitting in the crowd. Match ends with a triple count out. No winner. Afterwards Abyss is angry so he beats up Hardy and Anderson. Abyss uses a kendo stick on them afterwards and also dumps a bag of glass in the ring. He Black Hole Slams Anderson into the glass. He’s lost his mind and is old Abyss again. The crowd turned on him and booed him.
6/24 http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/bSPOILERS_TNA_iMPACT_Results_For_Next_Weekb.shtml
* Hulk Hogan is out. He has a lot of business at hand. First, due to the count out in last week’s main event, it’s now a four-way for the title at the PPV. Hogan is then interrupted by Abyss. He comes to the ring and Hogan says he was about to talk about him. He asks Abyss where he’s going with this thing after the sharp left turn? Abyss says he did it because they told me to. They told me to attack Hardy and Anderson. They told him to unleash on them. He said when they come no one will be able to stop them, not Dixie Carter, not Eric Bischoff and not even the immortal Hulk Hogan. Hogan asks who they are and Abyss says he knows who they are and everyone will soon find out. Abyss doesn’t need anybody but them and doesn’t need the stupid jacket. Hogan says all they need is the fans, Abyss says he doesn’t need these sheep and one last thing he doesn’t need is this stupid ring! Abyss then chokes Hogan and shoves the ring down his throat. He then empties a bag of glass but RVD makes the save. During their brawl Abyss powerbombs RVD. Mr. Anderson runs down with a chair and whacks Abyss. Abyss punches the chair away and everybody bails.
...* For the shot against The Motor City Machine Guns at Victory Road, Beer Money, Inc. vs. Ink Inc. Shannon Moore comes to the ring by himself because of what just happened backstage. During the match, Tommy Dreamer, Stevie Richard and Raven come out in the crowd and sit in the bleachers. Also during the match, Jesse Neal comes out but is obviously still hurt. Winner via Keg Tap on Jesse Neal, Beer Money, Inc. The ECW guys left after the match.
...* Falls Count Anywhere Match, Abyss vs. Mr. Anderson. The ECW guys came back at some point and are in the bleachers. Winner after being thrown into a chair and the torture rack backbreaker, Abyss. After the match, Abyss chokeslammed Anderson off the stage through a table Hogan comes out with a chair and hits Abyss with it but Abyss no sells it. Security gets in between them and stops it from escalating. Abyss threw a couple security guys in the process.
UPDATE http://www.tnasylum.com/2010/06/major-storyline-taking-place-new-few.htmlThe rumored idea is to have a major faction made up of ECW guys, invading TNA. Some names listed are Mick Foley, Tommy Dreamer, Raven, Rhino, Team 3D, Dr. Stevie and Taz. TNA is currently intertwining storylines using these guys' as the reason for Samoa Joe's new killer streak as well as Abyss heel turn. Again, this is just the early speculation which is definitely subject to change.
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I remember when glass used to be sharp.
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At least WWE admits to being PG, and not pretending to be hardcore then use fake props.
Using fake glass is acceptable if you are throwing someone through a window or something, but not when you are specifically using it to cut someone.
Whats next? Rubber thumbtacs? Paper chairs?
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The biggest pet peeve of every long time wrestling fan has to be insulting our intelligence. Yes wrestling is fake and yes they do things that would kill normal people if it was real. But there is a line that if you go over it that really makes everything a farce. Fake shards of glass is retarded. As you say, if they were getting thrown through a window that's acceptable because that could be deadly. But the major point is this beat down would have been great without any glass. So why use fake glass? It only ruined it and gave the whole segment a extra dose of this isn't real.
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I'm surprised Abyss slammed Jeff Hardy, despite the bell ringing. Man, I really thought Abyss was going to say "Whoa, the time keeper keeps ringing the bell. I better stop."
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I'm surprised Abyss slammed Jeff Hardy, despite the bell ringing. Man, I really thought Abyss was going to say "Whoa, the time keeper keeps ringing the bell. I better stop." what's up with that? didn't he know the match was over?
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http://www.wrestlingforum.com/total-nons...d-creative.html...Dreamer has singled out AAA stars Aerostar, Jack Evans, Extreme Tiger, and the Apache Sisters. He also wants Sarah Stock do her Dark Angel gimmick. Dreamer's a big fan of Alissa Flash and wants to revamp the KO divison. He has setup another tryout match for Ken Doane. He knows Doane very well from OVW and WWE. Dreamer put in good words for Jimmy Yang, Carlito, Mike Knox, and several indy stars. Dreamer is also taking suggestions from Raven... Well, that's pretty encouraging 8) I like it... it explains the recent improvements in the episodes the past month or so There's more stuff said in the link about Dreamers new-found involvement, including Dreamer pitching for TNA to resign Daniels A lot of the TNA talent backstage in Orlando prior to Victory Road were under the impression that Paul Heyman will be signing with the company, although that belief has been around for weeks. He has been in talks with TNA (more specifically Dixie Carter directly) for several months, and he was to be the surprise that did not come through at last month's PPV event.
Heyman was still in New York as far as anyone knew and no deal has been signed as of now. There are still several major issues to sort out and that is why he wasn't at the Victory Road PPV. We believe that is also why the ECW 'invasion' angle is playing out this long.
Eric Bischoff publicly stated that he would not be at the Victory Road PPV, but some say that he stayed home as a way to "make a point to Dixie Carter" in regards to rumors that Paul Heyman is coming in. Some feel that Hogan also stayed home as a way to "distance himself from TNA if and when Heyman comes in."
It is believed that Hogan and Bischoff are contracted to TNA through the end of 2010.
According to a source, talks between Paul Heyman and TNA are still ongoing and that he could be coming in soon to oversee a complete makeover of the company roster and TNA's front office. As of this writing, nothing has been signed between Heyman and TNA, but the word is that the two sides are "closer to a deal than they are letting on."
TNA Impact 7/22 SPOILERS:http://www.pwinsider.com/article/49101/live-ongoing-tna-impact-spoilers-from-orlando.html?p=1...*Mick Foley, Rhino, Raven, Stevie Richards and Tommy Dreamer are seen arriving at the Impact Zone... .... *Christy Hemme interviewed TNA champion Rob Van Dam. Both mentioned the ECW letters as Van Dam said ECW was where he first became a star and it was great to be back with the boys again last week. *TNA President Dixie Carter came out to address what happened last week with Tommy Dreamer. She notes that she had invited the former ECW stars to TNA. Dreamer said that several years ago, they were promised things that didn't come true and it wasn't fair to the wrestlers or the fans. He asked Carter to give everyone "one last night." Carter agreed, but only if the former ECW crew have "full control" of the PPV. Dreamer promised they were going to take the Impact Zone "to the Extreme." Awesome! http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/SPOILERS_-_Major_TNA_Hard_Justice-ECW_Storyli.shtmlAt tonight's TNA iMPACT! tapings, it was announced by Tommy Dreamer and Dixie Carter (she made an on-camera in-ring appearance) that the August 5th TNA Hard Justice PPV will be "one last night" for the former stars of ECW to put on a put an ECW style PPV show that they will be in charge of. The start of the ECW angle begins this Thursday night and then they follow it up with this the following week. Both of this week's TNA iMPACT! tapings were said to have been extremely well done and should make for great TV on Thursday nights. And some "Make sense of it all" video from TNA about the Invasion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6h0qt4c2kAnd here's a video of the "Invasion" ... it was watered down/edited from the Live version... but it was still decent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avLjD5aPJi0And here's the preview/press release of Hardcore Justice: One Last Stand PPV (formerly Hard Justice) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEPiQAowrxkhttp://www.thefightnetwork.com/news/wrestling/7317/law_july_16_update__tna_hardcore_justice
**The August 8th TNA pay per view is being re-branded 'Hardcore Justice - One Last Stand' according to new advertising the promotion has sent out. The 30-second commerical features fans chating 'EC Dub' throughout the promo and puts TNA on a very thin line when it comes to what they are or are not allowed to use in the advertising of this event. [quote] http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/TNA_Hard_Justice_Plans_-_Major_ECW_Invasion_N.shtmlSource: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Initial plans for TNA Hard Justice called for the event to be headlined by a TNA vs. "ECW" bout. Officials have since decided to make the event an "all-ECW" show similar to WWE's One Night Stand in 2005. Wrestlers from the original ECW are being contacted and major TNA stars such as AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Ric Flair are not currently not scheduled to appear on the show. TNA Hard Justice is largely being put together by Tommy Dreamer, who has been contacting numerous former ECW talents alongside Terry Taylor. As noted earlier, the current planned name for the ECW faction in TNA is 'The Riot Makers'. Of course, that can always change.
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purely speculation, but it could make sense. factor in all of the above. TNA puts on the "ECW" ppv, Bischoff shows up with his squad in tow to disrupt things (and get revenge for his humiliation at the original ONS), kicking off an "interpromotional" war within the company. I like the idea, but can they pull it off? again, I don't have a lot of faith in them right now.
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purely speculation, but it could make sense. factor in all of the above. TNA puts on the "ECW" ppv, Bischoff shows up with his squad in tow to disrupt things (and get revenge for his humiliation at the original ONS), kicking off an "interpromotional" war within the company.
I like the idea, but can they pull it off? again, I don't have a lot of faith in them right now.
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purely speculation, but it could make sense. factor in all of the above. TNA puts on the "ECW" ppv, Bischoff shows up with his squad in tow to disrupt things (and get revenge for his humiliation at the original ONS), kicking off an "interpromotional" war within the company.
I like the idea, but can they pull it off? again, I don't have a lot of faith in them right now.
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hell, I'm halfway there already. [size=18] A LOT OF HUGE ECW/TNA UPDATES|DIRTSHEET|RUMORS, READ UP  [/size] http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/How_Much_Is_TNA_Paying_ECW_Talents_RVD_vs._Ly.shtml Source: Prowrestling.net -- It has been confirmed that the main event of next month's Hard Justice will feature TNA World Heavyweight Champion Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn. It is unknown at this time whether the title will be on the line. -- While Tommy Dreamer has been contacting ECW alumni to work Hard Justice, Director of Talent Relations Terry Taylor has handled the financial negotiations. The rumored payoff for non-contracted performers is said to range from $500 to $1,000. http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/Former_ECW_Star_Turns_Down_TNA_-_Details_Insi.shtmlSource: The Pro Wrestling Torch Former ECW performer Michael Depoli (a/k/a Amish Roadkill) has reportedly declined TNA Wrestling's offer to appear at next month's Hard Justice pay-per-view event. His reason for declining their offer is that he considers himself retired from professional wrestling and simply has no interest in returning. http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/Rumor_TNA_To_Hold_ECW-Only_Live_Events.shtmlPartial Source: Prowrestling.net TNA officials have discussed the possibility of holding select house show events featuring former ECW talent in markets where the defunct promotion was most popular. The feeling amongst those pushing for it is that the ECW alumni will work cheap, thus resulting in a profitable venture for the company. However, it doesn't appear that officials have mentioned the venture to those contacted for Hard Justice. It should be noted though that both Tommy Dreamer and Terry Taylor have asked ECW talents who have been contacted what their work schedules are like following the PPV. Tommy Dreamer is said to be the lead-man behind everything ECW in TNA these days. http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/Big_TNA-ECW_Update_1_-_Original_Plans_Dreamer.shtmlSource: Pwinsider.com -- The idea to make the TNA Hard Justice PPV an "ECW" themed event happened at the Monday tapings. There was a planned direction for the ECW crew, but they along with Tommy Dreamer pitched a new direction which Dixie Carter approved. Carter also signed off on Dreamer running the show, which at this time is planned to be a "one off" ECW show. Many are impressed with how much trust Dreamer has been given by management. -- The August 8th PPV has been renamed "Hardcore Justice: One Last Stand," and a new commercial has been sent out to PPV providers. The commercial reportedly features an ECW chant, something the company will have to be very careful about using for legal reasons. -- As noted earlier, Tommy Dreamer has been contacting talent about doing the show, while TNA's Terry Taylor is handling the financial side of things. http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/Big_TNA-ECW_Update_2_-_Major_Names_To_Appear_.shtmlSource: Pwinsider -- Talent expected to appear are Jerry Lynn, The Sandman, Sabu, Spike Dudley, The FBI, Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney and Swinger. No contracts have been signed and many people booked have asked that their name be kept quiet. -- They plan is to headline the PPV with an RVD vs. Jerry Lynn match. The plan is to announce two or three matches ahead of time, and then fill the card out via surprise, like ECW used to most of the time. -- The show is also not the big surprise mentioned previously by Dixie Carter. http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/Big_TNA-ECW_Update_3_-_Heyman_Update_Backstag.shtmlSource: Pwinsider -- Paul Heyman has nothing to do with the angle at this time. -- The response of the former ECW wrestlers has been interesting. Some feel excited about the possibility, while others are just acting like it is just another show since they have been down this road before. Some have been extremely thankful for the chance to work the event, while some have tried to get as much as they can from the company for their appearance. One talent, who has been off of TV for years, is refusing to come in unless is was granted a multi-year contract by TNA. -- At this time, the PPV is the only event planed with the ECW theme. But there could be more appearances from ECW alumni after the show, if they can be integrated into TNA storylines. http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/Big_TNA-ECW_Update_4_-_Tajiri__Super_Crazy_Tr.shtml-- Yoshihiro Tajiri and Super Crazy are booked in Japan on August 8th, and will not be appearing at the show. -- Talent with independent bookings on Saturday will be flown into Orlando on Sunday morning. Others that can be there will be doing a Saturday meet and greet with fans at the NASCAR restaurant at Universal Citiwalk. -- TNA is trying to take the approach of the first One Night Stand show, booking who they can to make it an authentic feeling event, including referees and managers. There has even been discussion of honoring former ECW talent that cannot be there on the show. http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/Big_TNA-ECW_Update_5_-_Shane_Douglas_Return_R.shtmlSource: Pwinsider -- Shane Douglas has been contacted to work the event, but he has not agreed to terms. Douglas is reportedly pushing the idea of wrestling Ric Flair on the show to play off of Douglas always calling him out in ECW. http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/SPOILER_-_2_Former_ECW_Stars_Set_For_Hard_Jus.shtmlSource: The Pro Wrestling Torch Johnny Swinger will be appearing at next month's Hard Justice pay-per-view. He is expected to reunite with former tag team partner Simon Diamond in a tag match. Pat 'Simon Diamond' Kenney is an agent in TNA. Diamond and Swinger were a most notably seen in ECW as well as TNA Wrestling. During their time in ECW, they were managed by Dawn Marie. The duo have won both the NWA World Tag Team Championship and the MPW Tag Team Championship. No word on whether Dawn Marie will appear at the PPV as of this writing. Stay tuned as we get more. -- There is no truth to the rumored Sandman, Dreamer and New Jack vs. Rhino, Richards and Raven match that has been reported on. We never reported that here.
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Raven was in 2 of 4 of the highest segments/portions of TNA Impact last week. The Quarter ratings for Raven/ECW segments on last week's TNA Impact episode were: http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_42837.shtmlQ1: 1.23 rating - The ECW crew in the ring, Tommy Dreamer promo, Brother Ray agrees to be part of the Hardcore Justice pay-per-view, Hulk Hogan and Abyss out Q8: 1.28 rating - Tommy Dreamer out for main event, Abyss vs. Dreamer, Raven turns on Dreamer the rest were: Q2: 1.11 rating - Beautiful People backstage, Angelina Love vs. Sarita, Orlando Jordan and Eric Young talk backstage Q3: 1.08 rating - Eric Young video package, Ink Inc. vs. Jordan and Young, Ric Flair and Foutune promo Q4: 1.21 rating - A.J. Styles renames the Global Title, Kurt Angle out, Motor City Machine Guns vs. Beer Money cage match Q5: 1.28 rating - Cage tag match continuation, Matt Morgan and Mr. Anderson verbal exchange Q6: 1.21 rating - Continuation of Morgan and Anderson verbal exchange, backstage interview with Anderson and Jeff Hardy, Rob Terry vs. Kazarian Q7: 1.33 rating - Hardy and Anderson vs. Morgan, Gunner, and Murphy, Christy Hemme talks with Hulk Hogan backstage, Eric Bischoff and Miss Tessmacher with Abyss and Rob Van Dam out
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