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The “OH MY GOD!” Review: ECW TV 5/14/96 (The Franchise vs. Scorpio)

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The “OH MY GOD!” Review: ECW TV 1996-05-14 (matches taped Matter of Respect 1996-05-11 from The ECW Arena in Philadelphia, PA)

Champions
World: Raven
TV: Shane Douglas
Tag Team: The Eliminators

These matches were from the Matter of Respect show so much of this review will be a copy and paste from my review of that show.

El Puerto Ricano vs. Damien 666 ref John Finnegan
Match is joined in progress with the men fighting by a table outside the ring. Joey tells us this match has been like a tribute to Sabu. Sabu shows up and puts both men through a table. About 1 minute of the match was shown.

Opening video

Joey Styles welcomes us to todays show and promotes the tape for Matter of Respect. The main event for todays show is “The Franchise” Shane Douglas vs. TV Champion 2 Cold Scorpio.

Lance Wright with Hype Central. Coming up on May 18th it’s the ECW All Star Game. For the first time ever Tag Team Champions The Eliminators vs. the Gangstas in the match we have all been waiting for, 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Taz, Sabu takes on Mikey Whipwreck and The Bruise Brothers have their first match in over a month against the Pitbulls. Look for that in a future edition of “Oh My God”

“The Franchise” Shane Douglas vs. TV Champion 2 Cold Scorpio, ref John Finnegan
Shane Douglas wrestling for a belt he claims he doesn’t even want. The ref brings the title over to Shane to show it to him and Shane grabs it and throws it out of the ring. Scorpio gets a “WWF” shirt from the crowd and taunts Shane with it. The two men lock up and Scorpio takes the back of Shane. Douglas throws him off and the same thing happens again. Scorpio gets Shane to the mat and ties up the leg of Douglas. Shane gets to the ropes to break the hold. They each sweep the leg and get a 2 count. Scorpio with an arm bar brings Shane to his knees. Douglas reverses but Scorpio cartwheels out of it and is back in control of the arm. Douglas now rolls through and has a top wristlock. Scorpio back flips out of it and hits an arm drag. Shane reverses a hip toss and hits one of his own. Scorpio bails to the floor. Back in and Scorpio back to the arm. Douglas shows his power and pulls Scorpio into a clothesline. Scorpio bridges out of a pin and goes for a back slide. Shane blocks it but Scorpio backflips out of hit. Douglas goes for the belly to belly but its blocked, double arm suplex by Shane and Scorpio goes outside again and throws a chair into the ring. Shane sits down on it and throws it at Scorpio as he gets in the ring. Douglas stomping the champ. Irish whip reversed by Scorpio and he kicks Shane in the stomach. Shane leaning against the ropes back drops Scorpio to the floor as he charges. Baseball slide followed by a plancha by Shane. Shane picks up Scorpio for a suplex and bounces him off the ropes and just throws him onto the guardrail. A very nasty looking move. Dougals gets back in the ring and tells the ref to count out Scorpio. Scorpio pulls Shane out of the ring and sends him into the guardrail and follows its up with a splash. Scorpio charges and Shane sends him flying into the crowd. Shane follows and they fight through the crowd. Scorpio gets a crutch and chair giving him the upper hand back at ringside. Douglas fights back and hits a power bomb on the concrete floor which gets a soft “Oh my god” from Joey and an “E-C-W” chant from the crowd. Scorpio gets in before the count out and Shane goes back to work. Scorpio kicks Shane low and uses a chair. Shane rolls to the apron Scorpio gives him a Pele kick that sends Shane to the floor. Moonsault off the apron to the floor. Scorpio sets Shane on a table and goes back into the ring. Scorpio charges but Shane disappears and ends up behind Scorpio and attacks. Scorpio with a roll up gets 2 and he hits a superkick as they get up. Scorpio goes up top but Douglas drop kicks his feet. Shane jumps off the chair and drop kicks Scorpio off the ropes to the floor. Back in the ring Shane hits a hanging vertical suplex but Scorpio is able to kick out. Shane goes up top but misses a knee drop. Scorpio ducks a clothesline and hits another superkick. Scorpio hits a beautiful moonsault but he gets off before getting the three count. Back up top he hits a perfect 450 but doesn’t go for the cover. Twisting leg drop but again no cover. Scorpio getting cocky now but Shane is getting up. Shane leaps over Scorpio and hits a belly to back for 2. Fishermen suplex for 2. Shane throws Scorpio to the ropes and goes for the belly to belly but it’s blocked. Scorpio hits a urinagi slam. Scorpio puts Shane up top and goes for a frankensteiner but Shane blocks it and hits a superbomb. Corner whip and Shane charges but gets hit with a superkick. Scorpio goes up top but gets down and then goes back up. Shane cuts him off and hits a super belly to belly. Shane gets the pin at 26.14, announced as 26.31 to end Scoprio’s 4th TV title reign at 127 days.

We get a replay of some of the action that took place. Shane gets the mic and says that he has wrestled all the greats and worked for a great promoter in Paul Heyman and that he has wrestled in the greatest building in the world. He shakes Scorpios hand and tells him that he is the greatest wrestler in the world. Shane asks Scorpio to put the belt on him as a sign of respect. They shake hands again but Scorpio hits Shane with the belt and hits him with a pile driver. Scorpio lays a chair over Shane’s face and hits a top rope leg drop.

May 17th Saturn vs. New Jack, Kronus vs. Mustafa, Tommy Dreamer and Brian Lee in a falls count anywhere match, 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Chris Jericho. Catch that next time here at “OH My God”.

A “3 Way Dance” TV Title match has been added to the May 18th card. Champion Douglas will take on Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman. Shane Douglas made deals with both Dreamer and Sandman months ago that whomever one a singles title first would give the other the first title match. Missy Hyatt tells us that Sandman once one the World Title in a three way against Mikey Whipwreck and Steve Austin. Sandman is looking forward to a fight.

We go to Joey and he explains tells us about the deal that Shane made with Dreamer and Sandman.

Joey is with “Lionheart” Chris Jericho who coming up this Friday will be facing 2 Cold Scorpio. Jericho respects Scorpio and is going into the match as the underdog with nothing to lose. Jericho will no be upset if he doesn’t win but he’s going to look for any mistake he can take advantage of to the win.

Sandman drinks a beer for Ray “The Crippler” Stevens who passed away on May 3rd.

“Misurlou” time! Tag Team Champions the Eliminators tell us the belts are theirs and not the Gangstas, Bill Alfonso blows his whistle, DW Dudley cries about being in his wheel chair and says he can’t even stand up, Buh Buh drops something and DW gets out of his chair and picks it up, Beulah tells Tommy Dreamer she loves him Dreamer says he should be mad at her for cheating and Kimona Wanalaya shows up to make out with him before he can go any further, Shane Douglas is a man of his word and gives Sandman and Dreamer their title shot, Taz tells us that his matches with Scorpio will not be entertaining but a shoot, Shane says he’s going after Scorpio next, DJ Ran is in the hood he introduces the Gangstas New Jack tells the Eliminators their still standing and this Saturday they are going to “tear that ass up” he wants the Eliminators to clean the spray paint off the belts so they are nice and clean for them when they win them.

My thoughts on the show
Well when you have a 30-minute match on a 44-minute show there’s not much else you can air. They hyped the two up coming house shows hard and as usual they did it well. The match was real good but if you have seen Matter of Respect you can skip this show.

Spoilers: TNA iMPACT Results for 4/17 & 4/24/14

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Jim Somers
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Spoilers courtesy of TNAInsider.com

Spoilers for April 17 2014

* Madison Rayne beat Velvet Sky in a non-title Street Fight.

* Willow beat Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud in a handicap match. They attacked Willow after the match until Kurt Angle made the save to a big pop.

– Angle cut a promo and said he’s back. Angle says he’s not done until he’s taken out on a stretcher or put in a body bag.

– Kenny King comes out and cuts a promo about how good he is. He’s going to commentate the next match.

* Tigre Uno defeated Sanada in the second match of their best of three series.

– Eric Young comes to the ring to celebrate and thank the fans following his World Title win. Dixie Carter comes out to interrupt EY. Carter says she has always seen potential in Young. She reminds him that he wasn’t fired years ago when he started his “don’t fire Eric” campaign. Young responds by telling Dixie to leave because she is no longer in charge. Dixie refuses to leave and says that TNA is her company and that Eric Young belongs to her because he represents her company. Carter says ODB could be on the chopping block unless Young cooperates with her. Bully Ray comes out. He says Eric Young is a role model for every wrestler that has ever been held down. Dixie interrupts Ray and says that Bully double-crossed her. Bully gets the crowd going with the classic “good-bye” song as Dixie furiously leaves backstage.

* The Wolves defeated The BroMans via disqualification when DJ Z hit Eddie with a laptop.

– Bobby Roode cut a promo saying he is the new master of the tables and to prove his point he issued an open challenge for anyone in the back for a tables match. Gunner answers the challenge. Bobby Roode defeated Gunner in a tables match. Gunner had Roode beat and was ready to slam Roode through a table when James Storm interfered allowing Roode to win. Storm and Roode attacked Gunner together. Bully Ray came out to save Gunner.

– MVP comes out. He said that Samoa Joe has gone dark and won’t speak to him or return any of his calls. He said Samoa Joe is disgruntled. Austin Aries comes out and interrupts MVP. Aries says that because he has been held back that he is the most disgruntled man who has ever lived. Fans begin chanting for Aries and Aries responds saying it’s nice to know that there are some people that still know who Austin Aries is because MVP doesn’t. He said he has been sidelined since Lockdown due to MVP. MVP says he gave Aries a chance to be a part of his organization but Aries turned his back on him. MVP says he made his bed and it’s time to sleep on it. MVP challenges Aries to a fight. Aries says he isn’t interested in a throwing down fists with a convicted felon right now. He tells MVP to book the fight for next week.

* Eric Young defeated Abyss in a monsters ball match. Abyss choke-slammed Young into some thumbtacks then Abyss signaled that he was going slam Young onto a board wrapped in barbed wire. Young countered and dropkicked Abyss onto the barbed wire and then hit an elbow drop from the top rope for the pin.

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Spoilers for April 24 2014

– Magnus came to the ring claimed that he wasn’t really beaten by Young and never lost the title. He says that the biggest failure of that fateful night was his help. He says good help is hard to find these days. Magnus calls out Abyss. Abyss comes out and Magnus calls him an idiot. Magnus says that now he realized why everyone abandoned him. Magnus says that Abyss can’t follow simple instructions to keep the title over his shoulders at all costs. Magnus fires Abyss.

Abyss said that all he wanted was to join the winning side and have a sense of belonging. He says that now he realizes that he is a Monster that destroys lives and that now that he isn’t employed by Magnus, he is going once again destroy lives beginning with Magnus. Magnus says that Abyss is no longer a contracted TNA Wrestler. MVP comes out to confirm the news but says he will consider this a try-out. If Abyss can defeat Magnus, he can regain his spot back in TNA.

* Bobby Lashley defeated Kenny King via countout. Lashley dominated King and was about to use his finisher but King quickly rolled out and walked off to the back while the referee counted him out.

– Madison Rayne came to the ring to call out the Beautiful People. Madison attacks The Beautiful people but TBP recover and attack Madison. Brittany runs out to try to save Madison but she too gets beaten down. The Beautiful people do their classic Brown Bag skit on Madison. Gail Kim comes out and saves Madison. She challenges TPB to a tag match later on tonight.

* Kurt Angle defeated Rockstar Spud. Angle gets the win via ankle lock. Ethan Carter III attacks Angle but Willow runs out and saves Angle.

* The Beautiful People defeated Madison Rayne & Gail Kim.

* Bobby Roode & James Storm defeated Bully Ray & Gunner.

* MVP defeated Austin Aries.

Lucha Results 4/4 – 4/8/14 (Includes CMLL 71st Anniversary Results)

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Brian Grey
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[spacer height=”20px”]Partial credit to Luchaworld.com and Alfredo Esparza for some of the results below.

Independent Promotion 4-04-14 @ Gimnasio Municipal de Coatepec
* Diamantito Rojo, Extremito, Super Premier defeated Lobito, Mercurito Rojo, Panterita
* Lobo Solitario Jr. & Peligro Jr. defeated Marvel & Rey Tornado Jr.
* Bucanero Infernal & Fantasma de Espacio defeated Destello Azul & Diamante Rojo Jr.
* Aero Star, Flayer Boy, Zafiro defeated Ojo de Halcon, Silencioso, Rey Tornado
* AAA Mixed Tag Titles: Drago & Fabi Apache defeated Peligro & Sexy Lady to retain their titles.
* Electroshock, Super Premier, Vengador Radioactivo defeated El Consejo (Hijo del Fantasma, Hijo del Texano, Mascara Ano Dos Mil Jr.)

Independent Promotion 4-04-14 @ Palenque de la Feria de Fresnillo
* Aero Xtreme & Mini Fuego defeated Cromagnon Jr. & Korita
* El Piojo & Viento Negro defeated Anthrax & Pigman
* Aliado de Dios, Malaga, Slayer defeated El Barbaro Jr., Apolo Estrada Jr., Manny Sanchez Jr.
* Argenis, Jennifer Blake, Octagoncito defeated Gran y Mari Apache, Mini Charly Manson
* The Psycho Circus (Monster Clown, Murder Clown, Psycho Clown) defeated Australian Suicide, Fenix, Super Fly

LL Expo 4-05-14 @ Expo Reforma del Distrito Federal (1:00 PM)
* La Dinastia Imperial (Hijo del Villano III, Kaving, Kortiz, Villano III Jr.), Dr. Cerebro defeated Arquero, Aullido, Brazo de Oro Jr., Brazo de Plata Jr., Fresero Jr.
* Vicki Carranza, Lola Gonzalez, Lady Apache defeated Miss Janeth, Rossy Moreno, Tania
* Los Payasos Tricolor (Coco Azul, Coco Rojo, Coco Verde) defeated Kahoz, Rambo, Ultimo Rebelde
* Mascara Sagrada, Cachorro Mendoza, Volador (Super Parka) defeated Engendro Jr., Scorpio Jr., Zumbido

LL Expo 4-05-14 @ Expo Reforma del Distrito Federal (3:30 PM)
* Daisuke Hanaoka defeated Douki
* Ayako Hamada, La Magnifica, Muneca de Plata defeated Big Mama, Paloma Rouse, Yuka
* Black Shadow Jr., Dr. Cerebro, Huracan Ramirez defeated Audaz, Barba Negra, Negro Navarro
* Blue Demon Jr., Gran Hamada, Ultimo Dragon defeated Canek, Hijo del Pirata Morgan, Villano IV by DQ.

LL Expo 4-05-14 @ Expo Reforma del Distrito Federal (5:30 PM)
* El Gallego, Romano Garcia, Rocky Santana defeated Marabunta, Marabunta Jr., Roy Reyes
* Audaz, El Falcon, Jaque Mate Jr. defeated Arafath, Fresero Jr., El Guerrero
* Kendo, Solar I, Super Astro defeated Barba Negra, Bizarro, Sepultura
* Triangular de Parejas: Los Villanos (III y IV) defeated Black Terry & Shu el Guerrero and Brazo de Platino & Pantera

LL Expo 4-05-14 @ Expo Reforma del Distrito Federal (7:30 PM)
* Dragon Steel, Dunkel, Latigo Negro Jr., Tsunami defeated La Dinastia Imperial (Hijo del Villano III, Kaving, Kortiz, Villano III Jr.)
* Cesar Dantes, Engendro Jr., Jaque Mate defeated Aguila Solitaria, Aristoteles, Pantera
* Los Infernales (Espectro Jr., Pirata Morgan, El Satanico) defeated Gran Cochise, Heavy Metal, Cachorro Mendoza
* Rayo de Jalisco Jr., Los Villanos III y IV defeated Los Hermanos Dinamita (Cien Caras, Mascara Ano Dos Mil, Universo Dos Mil)

CMLL 4-06-14 @ Arena Coliseo (71st Anniversary Show)
* Arkangel de la Muerte, El Barbaro Cavernario, Tiger defeated Rey Cometa, Sagrado, Stuka Jr.
* Blue Panther, Brazo de Plata, Maximo defeated Damian el Terrible, Rey Bucanero, Rey Escorpion by DQ – Maximo kissed Rey Escorpion and rolled him up for the pin, but El Terrible & Rey Bucanero attacked Maximo and Rey Escorpion joined in on the attack on Maximo which led to the referee DQ’ing the rudos.
* Averno, Dragon Rojo, Ephesto, Mephisto defeated Mistico II, La Sombra, Valiente with Averno going over Mistico clean again.
* Atlantis defeated Mr. Niebla
* Steel Cage Match where the loser must unmask: Astral defeated Pequeno Halcon who unmasked as Rogelio Espinoza Lopez, 33-years-old from Torreon. Order of Elimination: Acero, Stukita, Mini Fantasy, Ultimo Dragoncito, Nitrito, Pequeno Olimpico, Electrico, Pierrothito, Astral

CMLL 4-06-14 @ Arena Coliseo de Guadalajara
* Jocker defeated Marvel
* Satara defeated El Indigo
* El Yaqui defeated El Idolo
* Torneo Cibernetico: Leo defeated Mugroso Vago – Order of Elimination: Acertijo, Explosivo, Furia Nazi, Sadico, Sky Kid, Esfinge, El Divino, Evola, Espectrum, Hijo del Javier Cruz, Leo
* Mr. Aguila, Ripper, Shocker defeated El Gallo, Mascara Dorada, Volador Jr.

IWRG 4-06-14 @ Arena Naucalpan
* Anubis Black, Hijo de la Bestia, Picudo Jr. defeated Galaxy, Latigo, Metaleon
* Lumberjacks w, Straps Match: Chico Che, Dr. Cerebro, Diva Salvaje defeated The Corps Clown (Broke the Clown, Dave the Clown, Rothen Clown) by DQ.
* Alan Extreme, Mascara Purpura, Veneno defeated Danny Casas, Las Traumas I y II
* Eterno, Hijo del Mascara Ano Dos Mil, Tony Casanova defeated Relampago, Super Nova, Toscano
* Caballera contra Caballera: Black Terry defeated Tony Rivera who got shaved afterwards.

CMLL 4-07-14 @ Arena Puebla
* Guerrero Espacial, Los Hombres del Camoflaje (Artillero y Super Comando) defeated Meyer, Sensei, Tigre Rojo
* Asturiano, Black Tiger, Starman defeated Blue Center, Canelo Casas, Espiritu Maligno by DQ when Espiritu returned after being eliminated to attack Asturiano.
* Delta, Guerrero Maya Jr., Rey Cometa defeated Kamaitachi, Shigeo Okumura, Siki Osama Jr.
* Mr. Aguila, Morphosis, Ripper defeated La Triada del Terror (Averno, Ephesto, Mephisto)
* NWA Historic Welterweight Title: Volador Jr. defeated Negro Casas to retain his title. They both agreed to a hair match afterwards which won’t be happening.

CMLL 4-08-14 @ Arena Coliseo de Guadalajara
* Smaker defeated Espectrum
* Black Metal, Esfinge, Leo defeated Camorra, Cholo, Disturbio
* Zeuxis defeated Silueta with a modified Martinete and she was stretchered out afterwards.
* Mr. Aguila, Kraneo, Rey Escorpion defeated Brazo de Plata, Maximo, Rey Cometa when Kraneo fouled and pinned Porky and they will have a singles match next week.
* Titan, Valiente, Volador Jr. defeated Gran Guerrero, Mephisto, Ultimo Guerrero by DQ when Mephisto ripped off Valiente’s mask.

CMLL 4-08-14 @ Arena Mexico
* Leono & Metatron defeated Espanto Jr. & Zayco
* Dragon Lee II, Oro Jr., Pegasso defeated Hooligan, El Rebelde, Super Comando
* #1 Contender Torneo Cibernetico por el REINA International Femenil Title: Amapola defeated Dark Angel to win. Order of Elimination: Lluvia, Tiffany, Princesa Blanca, Marcela, Goya Kong, Princesa Sugei, Dalys la Caribena, Estrellita, Dark Angel
* En Busca de un Idolo: Rey Hechicero [36] defeated El Barbaro Cavernario [34] with Tirantes saying that Hechicero was the best to ever compete in this competition.
* En Busca de un Idolo: Super Halcon Jr. [20] defeated Guerrero Negro Jr. [23] – Euforia was the guest judge for these matches. Tirantes told Halcon that he had some advice for him and that was to change his profession.
* La Mascara, Rush, Stuka Jr. defeated La Peste Negra (Herodes Jr., Negro Casas, Mr. Niebla) by DQ when Casas fouled Rush.
* CMLL Welterweight Title: Mistico II defeated Averno with a Mistica to retain his title. Averno complained afterwards saying that he never submitted.[spacer height=”20px”]

Spoilers: WWE Smackdown Results for 4/11/14

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Jim Somers
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WWE Smackdown Results from Lafayette, LA (Taped 4/8, for airing 4/11/14)

Thanks to Justin Reeves for the following WWE SmackDown spoilers from tonight’s tapings in Lafayette:

– John Cena kicks off SmackDown and talks about WrestleMania XXX. He says it’s an exciting time to be part of WWE. He says the future is now and he is the measuring stick of this business. The Wyatt Family interrupts on the big screen. Bray Wyatt says he can’t feel pain and if he lost, why can’t he stop smiling. Bray cuts a great promo and says he will get extreme and this is just the beginning.

* Big Show vs. Cesaro is up next. Paul Heyman comes out and says there is officially no more doubt that he is the greatest manager of all time. He introduces Cesaro, who comes out to no music. They walk to the ring and we get the bell. The match starts slow as Heyman goes on commentary and Cesaro is using some noticeable heel tactics such as leaving the ring, huddling with Heyman and a thumb to the eye. This isn’t Cesaro’s normal type of exciting match, but look at the opponent. Just as Cesaro was going for the Swing, Jack Swagger came out and put the ankle lock on Cesaro. The bell rings and Cesaro wins by DQ. Show throws Swagger out of the ring and then Cesaro attacks Show from behind. Cesaro struggles a lot but successfully hits Show with the Neutralizer.

* Ryback and Curtis Axel defeated Los Matadores in a quick match.

* Rob Van Dam cuts a babyface promo before defeating Damien Sandow… Again.

– Hulk Hogan comes out and cuts a promo on WrestleMania XXX. He brings out Daniel Bryan to a big pop. Bryan talks about winning the titles and getting married later this week. Bryan talks about being a fan of Hogan and asks that Real American be played. Hogan and Bryan celebrate to Hogan’s music as the crowd pops.

* Bad News Barrett defeated Kofi Kingston.

* Fandango with Layla defeated Santino Marella with Emma. Fandango has officially dumped Summer Rae and is now with Layla. Layla taunted Emma at ringside.

* Daniel Bryan and The Usos went to a double count out against Kane, Randy Orton and Batista. Bryan got the biggest pop of the night when he got the hot tag and cleaned house. They all brawled to the floor for the count out. Kane, Orton and Batista got the upperhand after the bell until The Shield came out. Orton and Batista ran off together and Bryan laid Kane out with a flying knee. SmackDown ends with Bryan and The Shield celebrating to “yes!” chants.

WWE Planning Ultimate Warrior Tribute Show, Plus Network Special

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Brian Grey
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– Monday’s WWE RAW from Birmingham will be an Ultimate Warrior tribute show.

– In addition to paying tribute to The Ultimate Warrior on RAW this Monday, Technology Tell reports that a special titled “Warrior: The Ultimate Legend” will air on the WWE Network next Wednesday.

MMA News 4-11-14: UFC Fight Night 39, Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Caruso?

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MMA Dan
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After four years, the UFC returned to Abu Dhabi for a special Friday event that aired entirely on Fight Pass. UFC Fight Night 39 featured a main event between heavyweights Roy Nelson and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

As he has done to the likes of Cheick Kongo, Matt Mitrione and others, Nelson landed his heavy right hand and dropped Nogueira, flooring the former interim UFC heavyweight champion. Nelson, a former winner of The Ultimate Fighter, offered plenty of respect to Nogueira after the fight.

“He’s a legend,” said Nelson, who improved to 20-9 with the first round win. “Thank you. If it wasn’t for him, there wouldn’t be fighting in MMA. He’s the heavyweight (legend).”

In the co-main event, Clay Guida picked up his second featherweight victory, besting Tatsuya Kawajiri via decision. Other main card results saw Ryan LaFlare defeat John Howard and Ramsey Nijm finish Beneil Dariush.

Nelson and Nijem each earned “Performance of the Night” bonuses and an extra $50,000, while Guida and Kawajiri were named the “Fight of the Night.”

The attendance was announced at 7,963, which UFC president Dana White stated was a sellout, for a live gate of $1.8 million.

Complete results can be found below:

Roy Nelson def. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira via KO (right-hand) at 3:37 of Round 1

Clay Guida def. Tatsuya Kawajiri via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Ryan LaFlare def. John Howard via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Ramsey Nijem def. Beneil Dariush via TKO (strikes) at 4:20 of Round 1

Jared Rosholt def. Daniel Omielanczuk via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Thales Leites def. Trevor Smith via TKO (strikes) at :45 of Round 1

Jim Alers def. Alan Omer via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Johnny Bedford vs. Rani Yahya is declared a no-contest due to accidental head butt at :39 of Round 1

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Unlike Cris Cyborg or Miesha Tate, UFC female bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey actually respects Gina Carano. She respects her so much that, even after almost five years away from MMA, Rousey is willing to put her belt on the line in an immediate championship match if Carano returns to the sport.

“I think it would be the best thing for women’s MMA,” said Rousey, during a media luncheon earlier this week in Los Angeles (thanks to MMAFighting.com for the quotes). “I think it would be the highest profile fight that could be done. I think it would make more sense to go straight to a title fight.

“I don’t think it would make sense for her to come back and fight somebody else and take the risk of losing and not being able to capitalize on the fight between me and her. She’s one of the pioneers of the sport. She’s the reason I fight at all.”

Rousey (9-0) is coming off a first round TKO victory over Sara McMann this past February. Like Carano, she is also working her way through Hollywood, receiving roles in several upcoming projects. She is set to be the lead female in the “Entourage” film, and also filmed scenes for “The Expendables 3” last year.

Carano (7-1) has been away from the MMA spotlight since a 2009 loss to Cyborg in Strikeforce. She selected a movie career full-time after that defeat, but has stated in recent interviews there remains an itch to return to fighting.

UFC president Dana White and Carano met earlier this week to discuss such a return. Her contract remains owned by Zuffa, which purchased it in the Strikeforce deal a few years ago.

“She’s going to come back when she wants to sign,” White said during the same press event. “She’s the type of person like this one here (pointing to Rousey), she’s not coming back just because. She’s coming back because she wants the title.”

Bret Hart Remembers The Ultimate Warrior

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Jim Somers
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[spacer height=”20px”]- Bret Hart tweeted the following about The Ultimate Warrior:

“I’m deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Jim Helwig, The Ultimate Warrior. I wish I’d been kinder to him in the last moments that we had this past weekend at WrestleMania 30. We did cross paths once or twice, but we were all so busy. I never went out of my way to see him, but if I could… I’d tell him he looked good. He looked content and he looked like he’d finally found happiness within his children and his wife. He never ever harmed me nor did we really work with one another… I wish we had. His final ring promo breaks my heart. I’ve many fond memories of times we shared, only now do they pile up in my head. I’d also tell him that he was right, he never was such a bad guy. My thoughts are with his wife and children. I never thought his time would be so short. I know one thing, I will never forget him. – Bret”[spacer height=”20px”]

TNA News for 4/11/14: Samoa Joe Injury Update, Talent Worried About Spike Deal

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Jim Somers
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Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

– TNA talents continue to be nervous because nothing has been announced regarding a renewal of TNA’s contract with Spike TV. There is talk that one of the reasons they are going into the expensive New York market for tapings this summer is because it’s a way to impress Spike officials that they are still looking to improve and that the Northeast audience will come across more rabid on TV.

– As of yesterday, Daniels and Kazarian had not signed new deals with TNA. Both expire within the next few weeks.

– The TNA live event on April 3rd in Augusta, Georgia drew 450 fans.

– Samoa Joe is out of action with a concussion that he suffered on the March 28th TNA live event in Lincoln, Nebraska.

– Angelina Love suffered a minor concussion on April 4th at the Mid-South Fan Fest during WrestleMania weekend. She worked last night’s Impact.

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