Ring Rap

TNA Impact Wrestling rating reaches new low for the year

Matthew Hester — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:25:46 +0000

The slippery slope of the recent TNA Impact Wrestling ratings has reached a new low for the year. Impact barley pulled in a 1.0 rating by pulling in a lowly 1.05 with an average of 1.16 million viewers. This makes the fourth week in a row that Impact Wrestling has seen its ratings drop. Source: [...]

WWE Smackdown Recap 2/10/12

Will Kelcey — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:10:44 +0000

WWE Open Smackdown Open Smackdown started with Lilian Garcia announcing the 2012 Royal Rumble winner, Sheamus. He came out to a big reaction and started talking about the Elimination Chamber PPV, but Wade Barrett came out to his new terrible, disgusting, horrible, weird, stupid, bluckggghhhh song. (Yes I made up Bluckggghhhh) He said he will [...]

My Fantasy WWE: 06/02/2012 Monday Night Raw

Daniel Tidd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:50:14 +0000

Welcome to this week’s edition of My Fantasy WWE Monday night Raw. Last week’s show ended with John Cena hitting the AA on royal rumble winner Sheamus before going after the World Heavyweight champion Christian. Captain Charisma managed to escape though. Also, COO Triple H used his power to get the better of Cody Rhodes [...]

TNA Against All Odds Flashback: 2006 AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe (2 Parts)

Matthew Hester — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:55:03 +0000

Jim Ross comments on Rock vs. Cena and Today’s WWE talent

Matthew Hester — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:48:57 +0000

Jim Ross took to his blog at JRsBarBQ.com. This time around he talks Rock vs. Cena and the problem with today’s talent in the WWE. Here is what the former Raw announcer had to say Ross on if the “Is the Rock taking Cena and WM28 seriously?” : “Be assured of one thing about @TheRock…he [...]

Mick Foley compares the Attitude Era vs. Today’s WWE and more

Matthew Hester — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:37:06 +0000

Mick Foley was a recent guest with the UK’s Daily Star in order to promote his upcoming comedy tour. During the interview, they discussed his Royal Rumble appearance and today’s wrestling compared to the Attitude Era. Here are a couple highlights for you to check out. Foley on his Royal Rumble appearance and his future [...]

TNA Against All Odds: Final card for this Sunday

Matthew Hester — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:25:38 +0000

TNA Against All Odds is this Sunday. Here is a look at how the final card looks after the go home show from last night. TNA World Heavyweight Title Match James Storm vs. Bully Ray vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Bobby Roode TNA Tag Team Title Match Samoa Joe & Magnus vs. Matt Morgan & Crimson [...]

Michael McGillicutty pays tribute to his father “Mr. Perfect”

Matthew Hester — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:12:42 +0000

WWE star Michael McGillicutty posted the following on Twitter today about his father “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, who passed away on February 10th, 2003. “February 10th. A day I just can’t forget… My dad, my best friend… He past away 9 years ago… I miss u dad. I miss u so much! I love you. [...]

TNA iMPACT Wrestling Reaction and Report for 2/9/2012

Bill Wentz — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:01:56 +0000

Tonight, it’s the go-home show for Against All Odds. We’re setting up a four-way match for the World Heavyweight Championship, and a Knockouts Championship match between Gail Kim and Tara. It’s also the second show coming to us from Jolly Olde England! We also have Daniels instigating a match between AJ Styles and Kazarian. Show [...]

Matt Hardy talks his future in wrestling, the Undertaker, and more

Matthew Hester — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:53:06 +0000

Former WWE and TNA star Matt Hardy was a guest on Busted Open. During the interview they discussed his future in wrestling, the Undertaker, and more. Here are a few highlight for you to enjoy. Matt Hardy on his future in pro wrestling: “I think there is a future for me in wrestling in some [...]

Chris Hero signs with the WWE

Matthew Hester — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:22:52 +0000

We have been hearing for months that former ROH standout Chris Hero was WWE-bound, but it seemed like something was always in the way. That is no longer the case; Hero is finally signed and will be making his way over to FCW very soon. The issue with Hero was that he had a elevated testosterone/epitestosterone [...]

WWE Raw Rating and Breakdown

Matthew Hester — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:06:28 +0000

It has been a busy month or so in the WWE world. Sheamus has won the Royal Rumble, Triple H and the Deadman have planted the seeds for their Mania match, and we have seen the return of Chris Jericho. So how did all this impact Raw’s ratings? Well, this week Raw scored a 3.25 [...]

Ring Rap Audio: 02/08/12

Drew Koscelek — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:39:40 +0000

Chris Polson joins Drew this week!

Who from TNA would you like to see in the WWE? (Poll Inside)

Matthew Hester — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:01:48 +0000

Half the fun of pro wrestling is playing fantasy booker. For years people have said that TNA has some of pro wrestling’s top talent. So the question is who would you like to see from TNA in the WWE? Let your thoughts known and put down your Vote! Who in TNA would you like to [...]

TNA Against All Odds 2012 Card Update

Matthew Hester — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:47:11 +0000

TNA Against all Odds is this Sunday. As it stands now, there are six matches on the card. But we will be sure to keep you updated on any more matches that come in. Here is a look at the current card. AJ Styles vs. Kazarian #1 Contender’s Match For The X-Division Title Jesse Sorensen [...]

The Miz gets heat for R-Truth’s botched spot

Matthew Hester — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:31:11 +0000

As most know already, R-Truth took a nasty fall after the Miz failed to catch Truth’s slingshot somersault. Fortunately for Truth he is okay, but the incident received a lot of attention from top officials in the back. According to various sites, the Miz was reprimanded by Triple H and other officials in front of [...]

WWE decides what to do with John Laurinaitis

Matthew Hester — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:16:02 +0000

Over the last couple weeks we have seen the storyline drawn out in regards to John Laurinaitis’s job as the GM on Raw. On Monday, Triple H announced that the board of directors would have a decision for us in regards to John Laurinaitis. Here is what the WWE posted on their website. “Following John [...]

Rubio says Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is a juicehead

Colin Linneweber — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:44 +0000

WBC middleweight king Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. was accused by his fellow Mexican countryman, “The Poison” Marco Antonio Rubio, of using performance-enhancing drugs during an interview aired Sunday on the Boxing Channel. Chavez (45-0-1-1, 31 KOs), whose nickname is “The Legend Goes On” because he is the son of iconic pugilist Julio Caesar Chavez, successfully [...]

My Fantasy WWE: 03/02/2012 Friday Night SmackDown

Daniel Tidd — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:48:56 +0000

Welcome to this week’s edition of My Fantasy WWE Friday night Smackdown. At the Royal Rumble, there was just one Smackdown match. We crowned a new WWE champion in the worlds strongest man Mark Henry. He defeated CM Punk in the opening match of the pay per view. Alex Riley was found unconscious backstage, therefore [...]

Dragon Gate USA Update: Ki vs. PAC, 6 Man Tag, Sabu vs. Callihan, and more

Matthew Hester — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:48:08 +0000

Dragon Gate USA has all eyes now set on Miami. Go to www.DGUSA.tv for all the DGUSA/EVOLVE info. The road to Miami started last night with the first match announcement. Here’s all the latest info: -Low Ki vs. PAC in a first-time-ever dream match was announced for the March 30th event in Miami. -Ki and [...]

Combat Zone Wrestling 13th Anniversary Show Update For 2/11/13

Matthew Hester — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:37:53 +0000

CZW returns to the state where it all started to celebrate CZW’s 13th Anniversary THIS SATURDAY, February 11 at the Virtua Flyer’s Skate Zone, 601 Laurel Oak Road in Vorhees, NJ with a 7:30 pm bell time. After losing the CZW World Heavyweight Title this past weekend to friend and fellow Nation of Intoxication member, [...]

TNA Impact Wrestling Results For 2/9/12 (Spoilers)

Matthew Hester — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:21:17 +0000

Warning, this contains spoilers for this week's TNA Impact Wrestling.

WWE Smackdown Results For 2/10/12 (Spoilers)

Matthew Hester — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:56:43 +0000

Warning, this contains spoilers for this week's WWE Smackdown!

Chavez beats Rubio and “The Legend Goes On”

Colin Linneweber — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:42:18 +0000

WBC middleweight king Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. retained his crown against fellow Mexican countryman “The Poison” Marco Antonio Rubio with a unanimous decision victory last night in front of 14,120 fans at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Chavez (45-0-1-1, 31 KOs), whose nickname is “The Legend Goes On” because he is the son of [...]

WWE Monday Night Raw Recap for 2/6/2012 – Elimination

Bill Wentz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:30:34 +0000

Last week left us with a lot of unanswered questions. Triple H came to the ring to give John Laurinaitis his job evaluation, and it wasn’t stellar. Just as H was about to “future endeavor” the interim Raw GM, we got the return of Undertaker. It looked very much like Undertaker wanted to follow Triple [...]

Instead of Manny Pacquiao, is Floyd Mayweather “really wearing the dress?”

Colin Linneweber — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:32:29 +0000

An advisor for WBO world welterweight king Manny Pacquiao, Manny Koncz, told ESPN.com Thursday that “Pac-Man” was prepared to fight WBC world welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather some time this spring until “Pretty Boy” formally announced he’d scrap WBA world light-welterweight titlist Miguel Cotto on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather (42-0, [...]

Nonito Donaire is not a “Flash” in the pan

Colin Linneweber — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:21:48 +0000

“The Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire ascended in weight class and defeated erstwhile junior featherweight titlist Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. by a split decision to claim the previously vacant 122-pound WBO super bantamweight belt last night at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Donaire (28-1, 18 KOs), also a past IBF and IBO world flyweight champ who [...]

Elimination Chamber Flashback: 2002 the structure from hell is born

Matthew Hester — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:23:23 +0000

Should the WWE unify the Heavyweight Titles? (Poll Inside)

Matthew Hester — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:01:31 +0000

Since the brand split of Raw and Smackdown there has been a long debate on if the WWE should have one or two heavyweight champs. We want your input on the matter. Let us know if you think they should unify the titles or keep them separate. Lay down your vote and let us know. [...]

TNA live results for 2/4/12 from Concord, N.C.

Matthew Hester — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:48:05 +0000

First Match Eric Young & ODB beat TV champion Robbie E. & Rob Terry JB introduced Earl Hebner, who came out like a heel. He got the “You screwed Bret” chants, then ripped off his t-shirt to reveal a referee t-shirt that says “Damn right I did.” He put on the Hitman shades and mocked [...]

WWE Raw Live Results for 2/4/12 from Wichita, Kansas

Matthew Hester — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:32:16 +0000

Check out ring-rap.com for all your latest WWE house show results!

WWE Smackdown Live results for 2/5/12 from Salt Lake City, Utah

Matthew Hester — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:16:12 +0000

Here are the results from the latest WWE Smackdown house show action that went down last night in Salt Lake City, Utah. First Match Great Khali beat Jinder Mahal. Second Match Yoshi Tatsu beat Drew McIntyre. Third Match The Usos beat Tyson Kidd & Heath Slater. Fourth Match Hunico beat Ezekiel Jackson. Fifth Match IC champion Cody Rhodes [...]

Over 300 more sites shut down for streaming PPVs and sporting events

Matthew Hester — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:49:52 +0000

It was reported last week that one of the net’s top sports and PPV streaming web sites were shut down after a federal agent pretended to be a WWE employee and make on offer on the domain names. Now reports are coming in that the heat is still on and 306 other streaming sites have [...]

Mark Henry injury update

Matthew Hester — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:34:41 +0000

It is well known that Mark Henry has been wrestling on borrowed time. But now it looks as if the WWE has found a way to write him out of the script so he can heel his injury. Mark Henry has been “suspended indefinitely” after laying his hands on Teddy Long on Smackdown. Reports coming [...]

Bobby Roode comments on the Rocks Tweet

Matthew Hester — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:22:09 +0000

The Rock recently gave some pretty high praise to current TNA champ Bobby Roode via Twitter this weekend. The nice compliments were heard by Roode and he followed up with the following Twitter comment: “@TheRock Thanks for the kind words, means a lot. I will make sure that I remind Bubba about the calves!” Source: [...]

Sting comments on almost joining the WWE, facing the Undertaker, and more

Matthew Hester — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:52:00 +0000

Former WCW and TNA champ Sting was a recent guest on on 97.9/105.5 KISS-FM. During the interview Sting comments on what wrestler he’d like to face that he hasn’t, on if he has regrets not going to the WWE and more. Here are a few highlights for you to check out. Sting on which wrestler [...]

Week In Review With Chris Polson

Chris Polson — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:47:08 +0000

I’m still sad that the past 3 Raw’s and Smackdown’s have been better than the Royal Rumble. There were great wrestling matches, feuds were furthered, and a lot of unpredictability was mixed in. All things that The Rumble can’t say for the most part. No need on dwelling on that anymore I guess. Onto bigger [...]

WWE Smackdown Recap 2/3/12

Will Kelcey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:19:01 +0000

WWE Open. A video package aired previewing Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett tonight. They had a voiceover for it and everything. Smackdown Open. Smackdown GM Teddy Long was in the ring. He said the Royal Rumble was “off the chain,” and Long said Smackdown would be participating in the Elimination Chamber PPV. Shocking! Long [...]

NWA Flashback: 1980 Giant Baba vs Harley Race

Matthew Hester — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:55:10 +0000

TNA Impact Wrestling Rating drops again

Matthew Hester — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:44:55 +0000

The TNA Impact Wrestling rating roller coaster ride continues. Unfortunately for TNA, the ride is hitting yet another slope. This week’s Impact rating pulled in a lowly 1.15 rating with an average of 1,613,000 viewers. Source: lordsofpain.net

The Rock praises current TNA champ Bobby Roode

Matthew Hester — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:33:27 +0000

Former WWE champ The Rock recently took to Twitter and gave praise to an unusual recipient. The WWE legend didn’t put over anyone on the current WWE roster, but instead spoke high praise for the current TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode. You have to wonder what the WWE thinks of the Rock words. Here [...]

Elimination Chamber PPV update

Matthew Hester — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:23:40 +0000

The Elimination Chamber PPV is creeping around the corner, and as of now there are only two confirmed matches. Here is a look at the official card as it stands now. We will keep you updated as more matches are added. SmackDown Elimination Chamber for the World Heavyweight Title Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett vs. [...]

Is Chris Jericho leaving the WWE soon?

Matthew Hester — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:13:14 +0000

It was reported a little while ago that Chris Jericho’s band Fozzy is set to sign to a new record label this summer. Now reports are coming in that Jericho’s time with the WWE may be short. If this is the case then we can most likely expect Jericho to leave in June to tour [...]

Nonito Donaire to KO Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. in a “Flash” on Saturday

Colin Linneweber — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:21:00 +0000

Former bantamweight champion “The Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire will ascend in weight class to fight erstwhile junior featherweight titlist for the now-vacant 122-pound belt Saturday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Donaire (27-1, 18 KOs), also a past IBF and IBO world flyweight champ who recently signed a new contract with promoter Bob Arum [...]

Andre Ward is the best boxer in the world

Colin Linneweber — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:14:57 +0000

ESPN.com reported that WBA, WBC and The Ring super middleweight champion Andre “Son of God” Ward was voted Monday the 2011 “Fighter of the Year” by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). Ward (25-0, 13 KOs), a Bay Area native who became the first American to capture boxing gold in eight years as a [...]

Miguel Cotto to “convincingly beat Floyd Mayweather?”

Colin Linneweber — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:08:04 +0000

WBC world welterweight champion “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather announced earlier today that he will gain weight to battle Puerto Rican icon and WBA world light-welterweight titlist Miguel Cotto on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. ESPN.com first reported the bout after the Nevada State Athletic Commission voted 5-0 to grant the “Pretty [...]

Ring Rap Audio: 02/02/12

Drew Koscelek — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:53:59 +0000

The Royal Rumble has come and gone and while the show was lackluster, we managed to walk away with a number of surprises. And the Raw after? Even more newsworthy. How does Sheamus’ win change the landscape heading into Wrestlemania? And what about The Undertaker’s return? Mike Tyson has also been announced as an inductee [...]

“The Beast’s” arm negates a “Vicious” rematch with Victor Ortiz

Colin Linneweber — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:01 +0000

ESPN.com reported Thursday morning that the Feb. 11 rematch between Haitian-American Andre Berto and Mexican-American “Vicious” Victor Ortiz was indefinitely postponed due to a left biceps injury “The Beast” suffered during a sparring session earlier Monday. Berto (28-1, 22 KOs) promoter Lou DiBella admitted to Dan Rafael of ESPN.com that the setback was both inopportune [...]

WCW Throwback: 92 Great American Bash Sting vs. Vader

Matthew Hester — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:18:58 +0000

Andre Berto versus Victor Ortiz bout to be postponed?

Colin Linneweber — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:30:36 +0000

Two sources told ESPN.com that Andre “The Beast” Berto suffered an arm injury while training Monday for his February 11 rematch against Mexican-American “Vicious” Victor Ortiz at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. “He (Berto) had to go the hospital to get it checked out and he is hurt. I know the fight [...]