Showing posts with label TNA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TNA. Show all posts
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Gail Kim Naughty Festive Angel Pics
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Sunday, 8 December 2013
New Interview - TNA's James Storm
Cowboy James Storm
Interview
By Phil Allely
James Storm has pretty
much done it all in TNA. He has held most of the companies gold and
of course had a stint as World Heavyweight Champion. He is also one
of the stars of the upcoming UK/Irish tour this coming January. We
caught up with him this past week to discuss that tour, his future
plans and much more here are some highlights.
Phil: So James what
does it mean to be included on the UK/Irish tour?
'It is always great to
on the UK/Irish tour. I can say for sure that is my favourite place
to go. The fans are all really into it and crazy for what we do.'
Phil: At present it
seems as if Ireland will be the only show not recorded for TV. Will
it be any different than the others?
'Yes we are doing live
shows and a One Night Only PPV in England/Scotland. They will be
exciting do be a part of. The big difference between them and our
Dublin show is that it is a house show and we will be a bit different
as we can relax a bit more. There will no script that night and we
will be having out there. You Irish are wild guys and great drinkers,
so I'm looking forward to that leg of the tour.'
Phil: How do you feel
about the One Night Only format and that it will be made in the UK
?
'The British PPV will
be awesome, the thing about One Night Only shows is that it is an
exciting concept and they stand alone outside of our normal
storylines. They tell a very different story and are something we can
all get our teeth into. They are always fun for us all.'
'The other shows will
be live recordings. So they are scripted and need to tell the story.
They are tougher to do, but we all have a job to do and you just out
there and feel the energy of the fans. I enjoy everything we are
doing and this tour has it all.'
Phil: So James do you
think in your opinion do you feel the reduction in PPV events by TNA
was a good one?
'I definitely think the
decision to reduce our PPV to four was a good one. We now have more
time to build them up and they are more entertaining for that.'
Phil: What about Hulk
Hogan leaving the company. How do you feel about it?
'Yeah, the way I see it
Hulk Hogan came and he left. He brought us a whole new level of
interest from a lot of markets and he opened doors for us. I don't
know if we will see him again, but you have to admit he got our
product out there to a wider audience and that is was important to
do.'
Phil: What do you think
makes TNA different than other companies out there James?
'In my opinion our fans
of wrestling tune in to see wrestling. So that is what we offer them.
Yes we mix it up and have segments, but we offer fans the best
wrestling out there.'
'One thing I will say
is that I feel title matches should be defended on PPV and not free
TV. It makes the matches more special for us and the fans.'
Phil: Speaking of
titles James. Is the World Title on your radar in 2014?
'I'd like to think I
will get the World Title back again one day soon. But you really do
have to work hard to get that opportunity and I always do.'
Phil: We all know of
course that you like a beer and of course there have been other
wrestlers who have carried a can or bottle to the ring before. Do you
feel you are honouring them or was this a continuation of your own
persona?
'People will always
compare a wrestler to someone else who has come before them. There
are no new things to do any more. I think we all take an idea or a
bit of ourselves and we make it our own style. I Mean Steve Austin
came out with beer, but he was different than me and of course
Sandman came before that. For example am I copying Shawn Michaels by
using the superkick? He made it popular, but that has been around a
long time.'
Phil: So let's ask you
James, what does the future hold for 'The Cowboy'?
'In my future I'd like
to see titles, much more wrestling and of course drinking beer.'
Phil: What about the
current TNA roster. Have you any of your peers that you feel may be
able to step up and win the World Title, if they received the
opportunity?
'As for other guys here
who have title potential. There is of course Roode and (the UK's own)
Magnus is a strong contender too. He (Magnus) loves wrestling and he
really wants to succeed. That guy is always watching old matches to
learn more. You have to put in the hard work and if you do the time
will come.'
Phil; Outside of
wrestling what occupies your time James?
'I spend as much time
as I can with my family when I am off the road. I like to try to get
back some of the time I miss with them. I am also working on a
reality show idea I have had for a while. Where I run a bar. I'd love
it to take off.'
By Phil Allely
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Thursday, 21 November 2013
DVD Review: WWE Night of Champions 2013
The WWE PPV Night of Champions came hot on the heels of the very successful SummerSlam event and offered up a few opportunities for losing parties there to claim redemption.
SummerSlam had perhaps one of the biggest swerve turns of the year and here we get to witness the fall-out. Of course by now we all know that challenger Daniel Bryan was successful in his attempt to win the WWE Championship from John Cena at SS and yet he was then ripped off as special guest referee Triple H 'pedigreed' the new champ and allowed Randy Orton to win the gold in mere moments.
Night of Champions is an event that sees all of the WWE titles up for grabs and this year the event had an awful lot of momentum going for it. So what were we presented with here? Well of course we get to see Bryan take on Orton for the WWE Championship. There are also title defences by Alberto Del Rio, The Shield (WWE Tag Team Championship), Dean Ambrose (United States Championship), Curtis Axel (Intercontinental Championship) and AJ Lee (Divas Championship).
We are also offered a handicap scrap between CM Punk and the combo of Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman. There is also a fine match-up involving The Miz and Fandango.
This PPV event is a nice addition to the WWE calendar and one that did indeed achieve what it intended to do (rather than tread water). We get to see Daniel Bryan tackle the sneaky Randy Orton, ECW legend Rob Van Dam get his first title shot since his return to the company and Paul Heyman's luck run out as he has to step into the ring with his former client CM Punk.
All in all this is a show that ticks many boxes and offers up some nice storyline progression as well.
Extras wise we get the Tag Team Turmoil kick-off show match , featuring the Uso's, Primetime Player, Tons of Fun, Real Americans and 3MB (DVD), Blu-ray buyers will also get Randy Orton's coronation from Raw, CM Punk versus Axel Curtis, Daniel Bryan versus Dean Ambrose and some other segments from Raw.
Night of Champions is available now from www.wwedvd.co.uk and all good retailers.
RRP £17.99 (DVD), £19.99 (Blu-ray)
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By Phil Allely
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Monday, 11 November 2013
WWE Live Review @ The Odyssey Arena Belfast November 2013
WWE Live Review: The
Odyssey Belfast, November 2013
Each year I am fortunate enough to be able to not only attend the bi-annual live
wrestling shows by the WWE, but we also get to review them as well.
This year however we
have decided to take a slightly different slant with out review and
instead of just giving you our loyal and treasured readers a run down
of the matches, our reviewer Phil Allely has opted to critique the
whole event instead.
WWE live shows over the
last few years especially have seen some of the industry's biggest
names grace NI's shores and of course that has led fans to turn out
in record numbers to see them. I for one have been fortunate enough
to have seen such names as Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Undertaker and
Kane all enter the ring in the Odyssey Arena. There have also of
course been appearances by more modern day heroes such as CM Punk,
John Cena and Rey Mysterio, amongst others.
But this November we
saw a card that was decidedly big name light and you know what it
worked better for it. Irishman Sheamus was injured and we were also
missing some heavy hitters like John Cena and Daniel Bryan, but
believe it or not that actually made things easier for us fans.
Yes the merchandise
stands were still full of Cena T-shirts etc. and the crowds did buy
it, but the fun thing here for me was the way the show was laid out.
In the last few years
the WWE has been slated for its more family friendly approach to
wrestling and a distinct lack of blood, violence and extreme actions.
However, one thing I will state is that whilst pay-per-views are of
course pre-planned and scripted (due to TV cameras etc. being
present), live house shows a re a very different beast.
Here mid-week in
November Belfast was treated to a reasonably well-paced collection of
matches that showed some of the WWE's mid-card players at their best
and a few main eventers prove their worth.
This was a show for the
whole family. The matches mostly featured a high level of audience
involvement, there were elements of comedy and when the violence did
kick in, it was not only believable, but intriguing.
A live WWE show is an
amazing thing to witness. This is something that takes in so much
more than the card itself. For many fans there are opportunities to
perhaps stay or visit the hotel where the wrestlers stay and meet
them. There are also a select few VIP events and shop-based meet and
greets. One amazing aspect is the fact that fans in their droves will
even visit the venue early to purchase merchandise prior to the show
as well.
What I witnessed here
was a WWE live show that was put together to prove a point. There
were many big names missing, but this was the chance for the rest of
the on-the-road crew to showcase their wares and they did it very
well indeed.
Highlights for me were
the wonderful entrance through the crowd by The Shield (which
occurred right beside my seat). The long-awaited appearance by
Goldust (who looked in amazing shape). The amazingly comedic
performance by Santino against Fandango was the perfect opener too.
There were a few wee
niggles however, a few matches over-ran and lost their appeal, plus I
personally would have put the Rhodes/Big E Vs Shield match as a
post-interval match rather than a pre one. One shame was that even
though they mentioned him by name (and his family were there) NI
wrestling legend Finlay was not there to make a surprise appearance.
All in all this live
WWE show ticked all the boxes and yes there were some empty seats,
but that is happening everywhere. The talent shone through and that
is what counts.
Roll on the next live
show in early 2014.
By Phil Allely
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New Christy Hemme Pics
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Monday, 4 November 2013
WWE DVD News: Hell In A Cell 2013 -dvd contents update
WWEDVD.co.uk is pleased to reveal that the exclusive DVD and Blu-ray extra content forHell in a Cell 2013. The DVD (and Blu-ray) will contain the Hell in a Cell Kickoff Show Match between Kofi Kingston and Damien Sandow, whilst the Blu-ray will include key highlights from RAW and SmackDown from the week preceeding the event. Check out the full list of extras below.
Hell in a Cell 2013 is available to pre-order now featuring the return of John Cenaas he takes on Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship in his first WWE match since his injury at SummerSlam! Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton collide again as they battle over the WWE Championship in the Cell, with his mentor, Shawn Michaels, acting as special guest referee can Daniel Bryan reclaim the WWE title? CM Punk takes on Ryback and his former best friend Paul Heyman in the Cell, can Punk finally give Heyman his just deserts?
DVD Extras
Hell in a Cell Kickoff Show Match
Kofi Kingston vs. Damien Sandow
CM Punk Reflects on Hell in a Cell
Exclusive 1st Interview with John Cena since Returning From Injury
Blu Ray Exclusives
Monday Night RAW 14th October 2013
Shawn Michaels Promises a New WWE Champion at Hell in a Cell
No Disqualification Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Goldust
SmackDown 18th October 2013
CM Punk vs. Big E. Langston
Monday Night Raw 21st October 2013
Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton Contract Signing
SmackDown 25th October 2013
Michael Cole Interviews Triple H
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Monday, 28 October 2013
WWE DVD Review: Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
DVD Review: WWE - Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
As a long-time wrestling I have pretty much seen it all in the world of grappling and love nothing more than learning about promotions that I have very little knowledge of and yet they were crucial to the industry in their hey day.
Once such promotion was the legendary Mid-South wrestling organisation. This was perhaps one of the most important territories there was in American wrestling's history and this three disc DVD set proves just why that is so.
It is wonderful to see the WWE once again delve into the rich back catalogue of its video tape library and present us with a superbly presented look at a piece of wrestling history.
In the 1980s Mid-south Wrestling was a hot-bed of wrestling action and it also boasted some soon to be big names alongside its own homegrown talent. So across these discs we get to see Ted DiBiase, Junkyard Dog, Jake Roberts, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Duggan, Magnum TA and many others, all of which went on to mainstream success.
The nice thing here is how the WWE have book-ended each match or segment with a interview or talking head piece about that event. It is so great to see some of our heroes now and also hear their first hand stories about these events.
Fans of 1980s wrestling will love to see some of the matches between The likes of JYD, Ted DiBiase, Rock 'n' Roll Express, Midnight Express, Jake Roberts and The Fabulous Freebirds. We also see wrestling legend Ric Flair drop by to take the wind out of Mid-South legend Terry Taylor's sails too.
Legends of Mid-South wrestling is a very nice look back at one of wrestling's most influential companies and and it also highlights how they were able to do so. The matches are well chosen and the interviews are well selected.
Fans old and new will savour this slick three disc set.
WWE: Legends of Mid-South Wrestling is available now from all good retailers.
RRP £29.99 (DVD), £34.99 (Blu-ray).
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By Phil Allely
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TNA Live Review: Bound For Glory 2013
TNA
Bound For Glory 2013
In
recent months TNA/Impact Wrestling has been the subject of much
debate. Talent have left, storylines have altered and the company's
future has been in doubt. The latest mystery was would Hulk Hogan
re-sign or not. However coem what may Dixie Carter and co. had to
deliver a hard-hitting Bound For Glory no matter what. So this past
Sunday (last night here in the UK on Challenge) we saw the fruits of
their labour.
First
up four tag teams battled it out for a shot at the doubles gold in a
'Gauntlet match'. The teams did their job here and we got to see how
well Chavo and Hernandez gel as a unit. The main points were Robbie E
and Jessie Godderz picking up the win and perhaps the moment when we
will finally see Joseph Park and Abyss reunite as a character.
Next
up the usually impressive Ultimate X match did what it is designed to
do and took early match of the night rights. Here we had Jeff Hardy
(in his first Ultimate X encounter) facing off against Samoa Joe,
Chris Sabin, Austin Aries and Manik. Now first up lets address the
fact that there were four former World Champs involved here and as
expected they delivered sterling efforts. The bumps, spots and high
impact moves were crisp, nicely paced and well planned. The finishing
sequence saw Sabin's girlfriend Velvet Sky get involved in
proceedings and allow him to steal the win and the belt.
The
TNA tag titles were then on the line as 'Gauntlet match' winners
Jesse and Robbie E tackled the formidable duo of James Storm and
Gunner. This was a decnt enough back and forth match that showed the
champs (Storm/Gunner) to their best and also let us see their
opponents positives too. The shock here was the duo of Mr E and
Godderz being able to unseat the popular Storm and Gunner as champs.
Kurt
Angle's Hall of Fame induction and return to TNA were highly
anticipated. However his induction was short lived as the man himself
declined the honour until he felt he is worthy of it.
The
Knockouts Division in TNA was once the section of the show that
grabbed ratings due to its talent. This has dwindled of late, but
here we had three of the company's best ODB, Gail Kim and Brooke
Tessmacher in a cat fight for the strap. Brooke has come on leaps and
bounds recently, Gail Kim is a real pro and ODB can brawl with the
best of them. This was a nicely worked battle and Kim's win via an
assist by Lei'd Tapa really opens up the division once again.
Kurt
Angle's return to the ring against Bobby Roode was and
intense affair. It may not have lived up to expectations, but it did
give us fans a chance to see what both me have to offer and that
Angle is not invincible. His loss will surely mean he has a program
with Roode upcoming and that will be worth the wait.
I'll
quickly gloss over the Ethan Carter/Norv Pernum match as it really
was meaningless.
Main
Event Mafia men Sting and Magnus (the UK's biggest wrestling star in
2013) then battled out their differences in a pretty reasonable bout.
The action was back and forth and each man attempted to lock in their
finisher. The end saw Sting tap out and two eventually embrace.
The
World Title 'No DQ' encounter between Bully Ray and AJ Styles rounded
things off nicely. Both men pulled out all of the stops to give fans
what they wanted. We got high-risk moves, career shortening spots and
of course the inevitable run-ins from the remaining members of Aces &
Eights. There was also an appearance by 'heel' Dixie Carter, who
brought a steel chair into the fray. Styles however overcame it all
to net himself his second world championship.
The
show went off the air with AJ celebrating with the elated fans.
Bound
For Glory was a perfectly reasonable affair. Some matches were
predictable, a few disappointed, but we did see many title changes
and storylines altering for the better. The big thing is how will TNA
tackle the AJ contract situation, do they really need Hulk Hogan back
on the roster and can they rebuild the damage the recent lay-offs
have created to the company. The next few months will be very
important for TNA and its fans .
By Phil Allely
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Thursday, 26 September 2013
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Miss Tessmacher new pics
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Monday, 16 September 2013
Austin Aries Interview by Phil Allely
Austin Aries Interview
By Phil Allely
In a few short years Austin Aries has already done it all in TNA. He has held the X Division and Team Team titles and of course raised the world Heavyweight belt.
Fame's Phil Allely caught up with A Double this past week to discuss his inclusion on the upcoming UK/Ireland tour and much more. Here are some highlights.
On the upcoming Maximum Impact tour in 2014.
'I'm really happy to be on the UK/Irish tour again. We all want to be a part of it. I'm looking forward to being out there in front of the fans and feeling their energy. They really love and appreciate what we do in the ring and the TNA product.'
'The reason the fans there embrace us so much is (I feel) because they only get to see us live once a year and are not spoiled by seeing us too often. They get to see our calibre of wrestling and feel more passionate about coming to see us.'
'That dedication and passion carries over to us in the back too. We always step it up in the ring during these tours.'
'I enjoy meeting fans and the fan interaction events are great ways for them to get up closer to us. But what I will say is that some fans need to be more respectful to us and show some more manners. It does not hurt to say please and thank you. I know that means a lot to me and I am sure the boys feel the same way.'
On World Title dreams.
'Do I want the World Title back of course I do!. I don't care who has it I'll get it from them. I've beaten Bully, Roode and countless others. I have the skill-set and drive to do it. All I need is the opportunity and shot at the belt.'
On why he has not joined a group or faction in TNA.
'You know I've never ran with the crowd. I don't subscribe to things like that. In college I never joined fraternities or gangs etc. so why start now. I do things my way and the benefit of that is that I know I can trust myself and my career is most important to me and not others.'
On morale backstage.
'There have been so many rumours about us (TNA) since the start and they never come true. People online and in many so-called 'dirt sheets' love making up stories. I think most of us just want to turn up and go to work, not have those things flying around us. This is a business and things like this (talent releases) happen. I believe things need a shake-up regularly and that leads to fresh match-ups and storylines, it is a natural part of the business.'
His favourite TNA match.
'That's a tough call, but my favourite match so far has been my ladder match against Jeff (Hardy). What I don't think people realise is that I was suffering from some serious injuries then. I had herniated discs in my back and it was for the title, so I had to work through the pain and deliver on the night. We all have to work through an injury (it's part of the business), but you know I am very proud of that match and that I was given the opportunity to carry the company for a while too.'
On possible future feuds.
'I would love to step back in the ring with Kurt Angle, when he comes back he will be a lot stronger and a match with him would be awesome. Sting is a guy I'd like to wrestle him too. I like a physical challenge and am happy to work with anyone. I see some great young talent out there as well. The likes of Garrett (Bischoff) and Wes (Brisco) get knocked a lot, but they work hard and have great potential. They are solid dudes and fans should watch out for them. I guess I am happy to work with the top guys and maybe even help the younger ones improve their game and move up the ladder.'
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By Phil Allely
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Sunday, 15 September 2013
Mickie James new pics with the TNA Knockouts Title
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Friday, 13 September 2013
TNA Live Review: One Night Only - Knockouts Knockdown
TNA Live Review: One Night Only - Knockouts Knockdown
TNA's latest One Night Only PPV event was an all Knockout division affair and saw the return of some old faces, new talent and a final glimpse of some recently departed ones as well.
The concept was that the wining participants throughout the night's matches would progress to a 'gauntlet' style encounter, here they would battle it out for the title of 'Queen of TNA'.
Throughout the night we got to see some of the best highlights from the KO divisions glory days (when their matches often stole the show and proved to be real ratings winners) and recent high points too.
The returning Alissa Flash kicked things off against Gail Kim in a very decent opening scrap. The Shimmer Champion (better known as Cheerleader Melissa) fared well against Kim and put forth some great offence. Gail won with a 'eat defeat' to progress to the gauntlet main event.
Gut Check participants Lei'D Tapa and Ivelisse Velez had a hard act to follow and couldn't really pull it off unfortunately. Tapa won the short encounter with a slam.
The much-missed Tara was up next against Mia Yim. Yim worked hard here, but was never really allowed to shine. Veteran Tara nailed a 'widows peak' to advance after a spot of interference from her beau Jesse.
Miss Tessmacher may now be aligned with Aces & 8's, but here she was still an active KO roster member. Her opponent Santana Garrett tired her best, but lost this short TV style bout without impressing too much.
Trinity was a member of the division in its formative years and looked well for her age (42). The match against ODB was not as good looking though, ODB won with relative ease.
Veteran grappler Jackie Moore (TNA, USWA, WCW, WWE) faced off against newcomer Taryn Terrell put together a well-paced match next. Moore carrying the talented Terrell to a match that was an improvement over some that preceded it. Moore nailed the win after a dropkick.
British Bootcamp star Hannah Blossom showcased her talent well in a fast-paced three-way encounter next. Here she overcame the might of Sojo Bolt and Taeler Hendrix. This would ave been so much better with a few more minutes of time given to it.
The following battle really didn't impress I am afraid to say. Velvet Sky and former WWE star Jillian Hall could not gel and the match seemed to drag an awful lot. Sky's quick win was a godsend here.
Things picked up next as Mickie James stood toe-to-toe with the returning Serena Deeb. Here we had a crisp, well-paced and highly physical match, that perfectly highlighted what the KO division can achieve when talent is used correctly. The pair offered up a blistering series of exchanges before James pulled off the win.
The 'gauntlet' finale was a typical over-the-top affair, where the action slowed at times when too many bodies were in the ring. The start worked well and the finale between James and Kim worked very well indeed. Kim faked an injury to get a sneaky roll-up pin on James to be crowned 'Queen of TNA'.
Knockouts Knockdown was a PPV that promised so much, considering the talented female roster that are currently available (in TNA and on the indy scene). However the shortness of the matches and some sloppy efforts made it an event that felt more like a series of TV filler scraps. It was nice to see some old faces return to the fold and to see what may be the last in-ring appearances by Madison Rayne, Tara and Brooke Hogan as well. The One Night Only events suffer from being pre-recorded many months before transmission, but otherwise they are a welcome addition to TNA programming.
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Monday, 9 September 2013
WWE DVD Review: ECW - Unreleased Volume 2
In its heyday US wrestling promotion ECW was one of the hottest products on the market and it gave grapple fans something different to what the 'big two' company's were offering. That something was violence, enthusiasm and energy. These were things the company had loads of.
Paul Heyman (who is now back in the WWE) was the main man behind ECW and whilst the company did fold, due to money issues he created a very special thing here.
It is nice to see the WWE utilising the back catalogue of ECW footage (ECW was bought over by WWE) and letting the many fans of the promotion gain access to some of its older footage.
Here in one very nicely compiled DVD/Blu-ray package we have a wonderful snapshot of some of ECW's finest match-ups. The great thing here as well is that we have not seen these matches before and that makes this release all the more special.
ECW had a unique aura around it and this is captured perfectly here. The arena's were small, yet filled with energy and that transferred to each and every wrestler's performance.
From a match point of view we are presented with some superb lost battles involving Sabu, Mick Foley, Tommy Dreamer, Sandman and many more ECW names. There are also some surprises for even the most die hard fan, these feature such well known talent as The Steiner Brothers, hardcore legend Terry Funk and WCW stars Arn Anderson and 'Beautiful' Bobby Eaton. There are also some imported Japanese stars and much more thrown into the mix as well.
ECW - Unreleased Volume 2 is an above average DVD set and one that certainly adds to the legacy of Heyman's company. The match quality is amazing and the violence levels are through the roof. If you like to see bloodshed, people being hit by weapons (of all shapes and sizes) and enjoy seeing wrestling as it used to be before the PG ratings took over, then this is the package for you.
The image of Terry Funk and Mick Foley amid a ring full of metal chairs (thrown by the fans) is a sight to behold.
ECW - Unreleased Volume 2 is available now from www.wwedvd.co.uk and all good retailers
DVD RRP £24.99/Blu-ray £29.99
Blu-ray extras include a number of additional matches.
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By Phil Allely
Paul Heyman (who is now back in the WWE) was the main man behind ECW and whilst the company did fold, due to money issues he created a very special thing here.
It is nice to see the WWE utilising the back catalogue of ECW footage (ECW was bought over by WWE) and letting the many fans of the promotion gain access to some of its older footage.
Here in one very nicely compiled DVD/Blu-ray package we have a wonderful snapshot of some of ECW's finest match-ups. The great thing here as well is that we have not seen these matches before and that makes this release all the more special.
ECW had a unique aura around it and this is captured perfectly here. The arena's were small, yet filled with energy and that transferred to each and every wrestler's performance.
From a match point of view we are presented with some superb lost battles involving Sabu, Mick Foley, Tommy Dreamer, Sandman and many more ECW names. There are also some surprises for even the most die hard fan, these feature such well known talent as The Steiner Brothers, hardcore legend Terry Funk and WCW stars Arn Anderson and 'Beautiful' Bobby Eaton. There are also some imported Japanese stars and much more thrown into the mix as well.
ECW - Unreleased Volume 2 is an above average DVD set and one that certainly adds to the legacy of Heyman's company. The match quality is amazing and the violence levels are through the roof. If you like to see bloodshed, people being hit by weapons (of all shapes and sizes) and enjoy seeing wrestling as it used to be before the PG ratings took over, then this is the package for you.
The image of Terry Funk and Mick Foley amid a ring full of metal chairs (thrown by the fans) is a sight to behold.
ECW - Unreleased Volume 2 is available now from www.wwedvd.co.uk and all good retailers
DVD RRP £24.99/Blu-ray £29.99
Blu-ray extras include a number of additional matches.
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By Phil Allely
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Monday, 2 September 2013
TNA announce 2014 UK Tour fan Interaction Events
FAN
INTERACTION TICKETS AND ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR TNA 2014 UK TOUR
- Fans can meet the superstars of TNA IMPACT WRESTLING before live events in Glasgow, Manchester, London and Birmingham
Fan Interaction tickets
for the TNA 2014 MAXIMUM IMPACT VI UK Tour go on sale on Friday
September 6 at 9am, allowing fans to meet some of their favourite
wrestlers before each event.
The highly sought-after
tickets are available for the TNA live shows in Glasgow (Jan 30),
Manchester (Jan 31), London (Feb 1) and Birmingham (Feb 2). Strictly
limited in number, they cost £32.50 each, or £35 for London, plus
booking fee. There will be eight TNA superstars at each meet and
greet. Each wrestler will sign a maximum of two items per fan.
TNA
President Dixie Carter said: “The annual MAXIMUM IMPACT Tour is one
of the best times of the year for everybody in TNA IMPACT WRESTLING -
when nobody does it better than us and we get the chance to get up
close and personal with the fans.
“This is our time to
say thank you. Thank you for being the best fans in the world, for
giving us great audiences and for watching our show every Sunday
night on Challenge TV.”
TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
also today announces the first 10 wrestlers who will appear on the
MAXIMUM IMPACT VI Tour, which will include the first ever live
wrestling television broadcast from Glasgow and a TV taping at
London’s Wembley Arena.
TNA World Heavyweight
Champion Bully Ray, British superstar Magnus, Bobby Roode, Samoa Joe,
Chris Sabin, Austin Aries, Manik, James Storm, Gunner and Gail Kim
will perform at all four events. More worldwide wrestling stars will
be added to the roster shortly.
Fan Interaction tickets
are available via www.facebook.com/tnawrestlinguk,
www.gigsandtours.com/go/tnafan,
www.ticketmaster.co.uk
or direct from the tour venues. Those purchasing Fan Interaction
tickets must also have a regular event ticket, which are sold
separately, in order to gain access. Full details of the UK events
are:
Thursday 30 January
2014 Glasgow The SSE Hydro 0844 811 0051
Friday 31 January 2014
Manchester Phones 4u Arena 0844 847 8000
Saturday 01 February
2014 London Wembley Arena 0844 815 0815
Sunday 02 February
2014 Birmingham NIA 0844 338 8000
The
TNA MAXIMUM IMPACT VI Tour also comes to the Dublin National Stadium,
Ireland, on Wednesday January 29. Tickets can be bought from
www.ticketmaster.ie.
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Tuesday, 27 August 2013
New Mickie James Pics
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Miss Tessmacher New Pics
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New Velvet Sky pic
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TNA DVD news; Jokers Wild 2013
TNA: ONE NIGHT ONLY JOKER'S WILD
Friends and foes are thrown together in a battle of wills, motivated by money... TNA Wrestling presents “ONE NIGHT ONLY: JOKER'S WILD”
For One Night Only, TNA throws it's roster up in the air for Joker's Wild... Old partners will reunite and bitter enemies must collaborate in order to advance through the tournament, as tag teams are chosen at random and expected to work together to reach the penultimate main event. Once in the finals however, any friendships or forged alliances will quickly disappear as competitors will face off in a winner-takes-all gauntlet battle royale, where it's every man for himself and the winner takes home $100,000! Although in pairs, it's every man for himself.
Literally anything can happen in this mass mix up of iconic wreslting icons, who will be tagged with their greatest enemies? Who will be using strategies of their own to come out victorious? The hand has been dealt in Joker's Wild...
24 of TNA Wrestling's finest compete for glory and betray for riches, including:
James Storm, Samoa Joe, Booby Roode, Mr. Anderson, Al Snow, RVD, Christopher Daniels, Douglas Williams, Joseph Park, Matt Morgan, Hernandez, Rob Terry, Kid Kash, Devon and D.O.C.
TNA's One Night Only JOKER'S WILD is available from the 26th August 2013 online at www.amazon.co.uk andwww.TNADVD.co.uk.
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