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Arcademan:
TNA Impact! Results: 3-3-11

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- TNA tag champions BEER MONEY (ROBERT ROODE & JAMES STORM) vs. GUNNER & MURPHY -- TNA Tag Title match

Before the bell could sound, G&M attacked Roode to quickly take control of Storm in the ring. They quickly built to a hot-tag for Roode, who cleaned house on the heels from Immortal. Roode wanted a side effect on Gunner, but transitioned into a spinebuster for a nearfall. Gunner then accidentally smashed Murphy with a double sledgehammer, giving Beer Money an opening for a double suplex on Murphy. The tag champs then did their Beer...Money routine and set up Gunner for the DWI. It was good for the pin and the win.

WINNERS: Beer Money at 3:07. Quick, decisive victory for Beer Money, which is what it should have been against inferior opposition. The in-ring action looked big-league in a slick-looking arena setting compared to the Impact Zone. (*)

2 -- VELVET SKY (w/Angelina Love) vs. SARITA (w/Rosita) -- Sky retires if she loses

One minute in, Angelina and Rosita brawled into the ring, so ref Earl Hebner booted them from ringside. One minute later, Velvet hit a DDT for the pin and the win to keep her career. Angelina then celebrated with Velvet.

WINNER: Velvet at 2:01.

3 -- SCOTT STEINER vs. ROB TERRY

Terry tried to get a headstart, but Steiner quickly cut him off and clotheslined Terry to the floor. On the floor, Terry took control by reversing a whip into the ringpost. Back in the ring, Terry executed a powerslam for a nearfall. Steiner came back with a trademark belly-to-belly suplex before warming up for a big clothesline. He connected, then warmed up an elbow drop for a nearfall before doing some push-ups. Steiner wanted a top-rope fallaway slam and connected. Steiner called for the end and applied the Steiner Recliner center-ring. Terry eventually tapped, giving Steiner a decisive win.

WINNER: Steiner via submission at 3:18. Two decisive victories for Fortune/They/Crimson's Crew over Immortal on tonight's show. (*)

4 -- MATT MORGAN vs. HERNANDEZ

Morgan shoved a boot into Hernandez's throat, drawing ref Hebner's ire. Morgan followed with a big corner clothesline followed by a sidewalk slam for a nearfall. Hernandez tried to leave, but Morgan gave chase and threw Hernandez back into the ring. Morgan then slowly re-entered the ring and Hernandez begged off. Morgan blasted him with a boot to the face anyways, then shook of an attempted t-shirt choke and grabbed the t-shirt. Morgan proceeded to t-shirt choke toss Hernandez clear across the ring. Morgan continued the assault with rapid-fire left and right elbow strikes before clotheslining Hernandez over the top rope to the floor.

On the floor, Hernandez begged off again, then Hernandez yanked Morgan by the tights face-first into the ring steps. Hernandez rammed Morgan face-first into the steps three more times and the ref called for a DQ. Hernandez confidently walked off as the camera focused on Morgan bleeding from the forehead.

WINNER: Morgan via DQ at 4:23. Morgan dominated most of the match before the DQ ending, so it looks like they're keeping the program going until Hernandez gets his comeuppance. (*1/4)

5 -- TNA World Hvt. champion JEFF HARDY vs. STING -- TNA World Title match

Once Hardy entered the ring, the bell sounded and Sting quickly teased the Scorpion Deathlock. Hardy bailed out of the ring, though, and the ref started a ten count while Sting remained in the ring. Hardy slowly re-entered and kicked Sting in the gut before landing a forearm to the back. Sting quickly came back with a second Scorpion Deathlock attempt. This time, he applied it and Hardy teased tapping out before getting the bottom rope for a break.

On the floor, Hardy tried to hobble away, but Sting caught up to him and landed a suplex on the entrance ramp. Sting then dragged Hardy down the entrance ramp and rammed him face-first into the guardrail. Sting then went for a Stinger Splash near another section of the ringside area, but Hardy moved and Sting ate the rail.

Back in the ring, Hardy stomped away on Sting before applying a reverse chinlock. Hardy teased the Twist of Hate, but Sting shoved him away. Hardy then tried right hand blows, but Sting no-sold and did the big shout in Hardy's face. Sting followed with a faceplant, then the Scorpion Deathdrop. Sting made a cover, but Hardy kicked out. Sting then hung Hardy upside down in the corner and landed a super Scorpion Deathdrop. Sting wasn't done and he landed a third SDD, this time center-ring. Sting made a cover for the win and there's a new TNA champion.

Post-match: Sting took Hardy's TNA Title belt and held it up for the crowd as Tenay and Taz wondered how Hogan and Immortal will react to this. With as much TV time as Hogan and Bischoff got on this show, there was oddly no "backstage reaction shot" before, during, or after the match. They signed off ten minutes past the top of the hour with a wide shot of Sting celebrating with the title.

WINNER: Sting at 6:15 to capture the TNA Title.

Arcademan:
WWE Smackdown Results: 3-4-11

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Park's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 – EDGE vs. DREW MCINTYRE

The match began as soon as they came back from break. Booker T spoke his first words of the evening soon after the match started. McIntyre choked Edge in the ropes while working the arm in the first minute. McIntyre cinched in an arm-bar. The crowd aided Edge in getting to his feet, but as Edge hit the ropes, McIntyre met him with a big boot. “Edge is DOWN,” proclaimed Booker. That’s insight you can’t get anywhere else. McIntyre slammed Edge’s arm into the announce table, then predicted loudly that he’d end Edge’s career tonight. Back in the ring, McIntyre took Edge’s elbowpad off and dropped a few knees on the injured limb. Edge ran the ropes but McIntyre met him with an elbow to the face as soon as Edge hit the rope. It knocked Edge out of the ring, but McIntyre took his time trying to capitalize, allowing Edge to land a back body-drop at ringside. In the ring, Edge landed a cross-body for a two-count. Both men struggled to their feet at 4:40 of the match. A second big boot was blocked by Edge, and he hit the Spear out of nowhere. Edge, though, lifted McIntyre’s head up at the two-count. Cole was incensed at that. He brought the Educator out of the mothballs, applying that move for the submission victory.

WINNER: Edge, at 5:20. McIntyre looked good working over Edge for the body of the match, and Edge got to shine at the end, picking up a victory over someone who has had some upward mobility in recent weeks.

2 – JUSTIN GABRIEL & HEATH SLATER vs. VLADIMIR KOZLOV & SANTINO MARELLA – WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

Marella showed the Cobra early on and Gabriel retreated to the safety of the ropes. Single-leg slam by Marella, then he took Gabriel over by the arm. Kozlov tagged in and tagged Gabriel with a knee-lift. Headbutts, followed by a throw. Gabriel went to ringside and the faces chased Slater off the apron as well. They went to break at 1:08 of the contest.

They returned 3:20 later. Kozlov plowed over Slater, but some double-teaming allowed the Corre duo to take over control. Kozlov eventually made the hot tag to Marella, who took the beating to Slater. Gabriel interrupted the pin and Kozlov dispatched of him, with Ezekiel Jackson and Wade Barrett helping to pull Gabriel out of harm’s way. Kozlov was knocked to the outside by Slater. Marella set up for the Cobra, but distractions by Jackson and Barrett allowed Slater to hit his finisher from behind on Marella and pick up the win.

WINNERS: Slater and Gabriel, at 7:29. Formula tag match. Hopefully we’ll see some new tag teams develop to challenge the Corre next.

3 – BETH PHOENIX & ROSA MENDES vs. LAYCOOL

They showed Mendes beating Layla by DQ last week. Michelle McCool and Phoenix began the match, with Beth going right for McCool’s injured foot. Rosa tagged in, as did Layla. Hair toss by Rosa, then McCool distracted her and Layla kicked Mendes in the mid-section. Rosa shoved Layla into McCool and the two argued, but McCool stayed on Rosa after a tag. Mendes again went for that injured foot, and made the hot tag to Beth. Layla tagged in as well, and ended up bumping around for Beth’s offense. Layla found herself on Beth’s shoulder, and was slammed down. McCool broke up the pin and as the ref ushered Rosa out of the ring, McCool booted Beth down with her reinforced boot and Layla got the pin.

WINNERS: LayCool, at 2:18. Beth has been terribly underutilized since her return from injury.

4 – THE BIG SHOW vs. KANE

After a lock-up, Kane fought out of the corner with right hands. Big Show went for a chokeslam, but the two ended up double clotheslining each other with neither clothesline looking like it would knock down a 180 pound guy let alone two men over 300 pounds. The Corre came to the ring as both men tried to get to their feet. Wade Barrett had a chair and slid it in to Kane, who used it on Show for the DQ.

WINNER: Show, by DQ, at 1:15.

After the match, Corre attacked Big Show. Kane didn’t join in however and flattened Gabriel with a hard chairshot to the back. Rough couple weeks for Gabriel as it pertains to him and chairs. Barrett dragged Gabriel out of the ring as Corre retreated up the ramp. After replays, Kane was shown in the ring, chair still in hand, as Corre looked on from the top of the stage.

5 – JACK SWAGGER vs. JTG

Match began right after the break, so no entrance for JTG. Cole was really pumped up on commentary, so much that he did his job standing up. Vader Bomb by Swagger. And another. I hope Cole’s guest ref is Daddy Swagger. Ankle-lock applied and JTG struggled for about ten seconds before finally tapping.

WINNER: Swgager, at 1:06. Good win for Swagger, even if it is to just put him over as Cole’s trainer.

The final segment was the Edge/ Del Rio contract signing. Both fought after signing it, Del Rio was about to finish Edge off when Christian came in for the save.

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 3-7-11

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to mostly in-ring results. *- My personal summaries

*- Nexus jumps Orton and drag him to the ring.

1 -- RANDY ORTON vs. DAVID OTUNGA -- Otunga's WrestleMania slot on the line

Otunga quickly blasted Orton to continue the assault. The announcers recapped the match stipulation that Otunga could be ringside for Orton vs. Punk at WrestleMania if he wins the match. Otunga scored with a scoop slam for a nearfall, then pointed to the WM27 banner hanging in the arena. Otunga nailed a dominator, then made a cover, but Orton kicked out. Otunga then slowly pulled Orton to his feet and Orton sprung out of nowhere with the RKO. Orton slowly made the cover for the win.

Post-match: Mason Ryan charged the ring and blasted Orton. Big Mase slowly picked up Orton for a power move, but Orton sprung out of nowhere with the RKO again. Orton came to his feet with his t-shirt ripped as Punk charged the ring, but stopped short when Orton threatened to give him some too. Punk, on the floor, and Orton, leaning against the top rope, stared at each other while time stood still. Orton then slowly turned his head as the camera focused on Otunga.

Punk tried to run around the ring to save Otunga, but Orton creamed him in the head with The Punt. Punk ranted and raved while Cole demanded something be done about Orton using The Punt. Punk then slowly backed away from ringside before Orton's music hit. Cole recapped neither McGillicutty nor Otunga going to WrestleMania as a replay aired of Orton smashing Otunga in the head with the Punt.

WINNER: Orton at 1:59. Basic booking with Orton going through the lesser "bosses" on the way to the "big boss" of C.M. Punk at WrestleMania. Right now, it looks like they're building to Nexus being written off at the hands of Orton.

2 -- CHRISTIAN vs. BRODUS CLAY

The two men locked up and Clay shoved Christian down to the mat as Mathews built up Clay. Christian teased the Killswitch early on, but Clay smashed him in the chest. Mathews plugged the new Kmart Live Event tour sponsorship as Christian made a comeback, only to have Clay run him down with a chest bump. Clay followed with consecutive elbow drops before applying a nerve hold. The crowd tried to rally behind Christian, who accepted a t-bone suplex. Clay wanted a splash, but Christian moved and went to the second rope for a missile dropkick that only rocked Clay. Christian went for a second one, this time from the top rope, and it floored Clay for a two count.

Christian called for the Killswitch, but Clay smashed him in the face. Clay then went for a running powerslam, but Christian slipped out, avoided a corner splash, and nailed a Tornado DDT for the three count.

Immediately after the match, Del Rio stormed the ring to whip Christian with his scarf. Del Rio pointed to the WM27 sign, then dropped Christian with the rolling cross arm-breaker. Christian tapped furiously as Del Rio kept the hold locked in. Del Rio eventually released the hold before Del Rio's music hit. Del Rio pointed to the WM27 sign as Cole noted Del Rio just sent a message to the World champion, Edge.

WINNER: Christian at 2:41. Fine spotlight for Clay in a good post-NXT role as Del Rio's bodyguard, a needed win for Christian, and acceptable advancement of the Del Rio-Edge feud leading to WrestleMania.

3 -- Divas champion EVE (w/Gail Kim) vs. NIKKI BELLA (w/Brie Bella) -- Divas Title match

Back live: Gail Kim had joined Eve ringside for the Divas Title defense. The Bellas then came out together for the title challenge. Cole suddenly stood up on the announce desk and said he has a major announcement to make and he cannot wait. He will announce the special referee up next. He told them to end this match whenever they want. Eve and Nikki continued to wrestle while Cole ranted & raved that he's the "main event." The Bellas tried to pull the switcheroo, but the ref saw it, restored order, and Eve hit her neckbreaker finisher for the win. Post-match: Cole told them good riddance before announcing he will reveal his special referee at WrestleMania.

WINNER: Eve at 3:06 to retain the Divas Title. It was what it was with Cole playing up his heel character.

*- Cole presents the person he picked as the guest-referee as JBL. Before the contract is signed, Stone Cold comes out, stuns JBL, signs the contract making HIM the referee, pours beers on Cole and after he comes too, Austin gives JBL a beer and stuns him once more.

4 -- U.S. champion DANIEL BRYAN vs. SHEAMUS -- non-title match

The bell sounded and Sheamus tried to take out his frustration on Bryan with an aggressive attack. Bryan then knocked Sheamus to the floor and Sheamus clutched his left ankle. The ref began a ten count as Sheamus came to his feet and started hobbling. It was a fast ten count as Sheamus continued to hobble around the ring selling the ankle. Mathews noted it was a quick count as Bryan celebrated with the U.S. Title in the ring.

Post-match: Bryan peered down at Sheamus, then started to leave the ring. Sheamus took the mic and acknowledged he's been on a losing streak for the past couple of months. He vowed to become new U.S. champion next week, though, and change his luck. Sheamus paused and said if he doesn't beat Bryan for the title next week...he'll quit. Sheamus hobbled around ringside as Bryan non-verbally accepted the challenge. Lawler said perhaps Sheamus isn't thinking clearly.

WINNER: Bryan via count-out at 1:09. Interesting development to put Bryan and Sheamus in a relevant position going into next week.

5 -- C.M. PUNK (w/Mason Ryan) vs. R-TRUTH

Lawler, recapping the Orton-Punk business tonight, slipped and called Orton the "Rattlesnake" rather than the "Viper." Punk dominated early on as Truth tried to rally the crowd. Truth wanted a top rope move, but he sold an injured hand. Punk tried the G2S, but Truth slipped out and nailed a leg whip for a nearfall. Punk came back with a side effect-like maneuver before applying a neck vice for a submission victory. Post-match: Punk directed Mason Ryan to deliver a running shoulderbreaker. Truth continued to sell an injured shoulder. "WrestleMania! WrestleMania!" Ryan shouted down at Truth. Punk then stood up and smirked toward the hard camera.

WINNER: Punk via submission at 2:33. The match was randomly thrown out there, but served its purpose re-establishing Punk as a threat to Orton at WrestleMania.

*- Vickie Guerrero comes out and announces that Ziggler has been hired by RAW.
 
6 -- DOLPH ZIGGLER (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. JOHN MORRISON

Lawler asked Vickie to explain her relationship with Ziggler after she threw Ziggler under the bus on Smackdown to get him fired. Vickie said it's strictly business at this point. "Just business, eh?" Lawler asked. Ziggler knocked Morrison to the floor and they cut to break 27 seconds into the match.

Back from break three minutes later, the match was over and Khali was doing the Kiss Cam. Okay, not so much. In actuality, Morrison had his eyes closed while flat on the mat as Ziggler worked him over with a side headlock. Vickie noted her "business associate" looks great tonight. She then cut a promo on Snooki and said she better keep her eyes off her man...that she's been involved in. Morrison made a comeback as Vickie pleaded with her business associate. Morrison executed a spinning neckbreaker, then made a cover for a two count when Ziggler put his foot on the bottom rope. Vickie continued to comment on Ziggler's looks before Ziggler caught Morrison with the Zig-Zag for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Ziggler at 5:28. Another short match with only a few minutes airing live. Odd to see Morrison lose clean here, but it's clear WWE is looking to emphasize Ziggler over Morrison heading to WrestleMania.

*- Vickie was informed if she wants to stay on RAW and keep her job, she has to beat Trish Stratus next week.

*- John Cena dissed Rock and then is laid out by The Miz to end the show.

Arcademan:
WWE NXT Results: 3-8-11

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to James' complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results and rookie-pro information.

The show opens with new graphics on the 'Tron: "NXT Redemption." Grisham says that this season is about "redemption" as well. William Regal is announcing with Grisham. Awesome. And Maryse is the co-host. She gives "air kisses" to Striker, who introduces the Rookies.

Striker and Maryse provide the new rules. The winner gets to go on to NXT 6, and Rookies can win "redemption points" not immunity points. Redemption points can be used to offset the voting from the WWE Universe.

- Chavo is the Pro to Darren Young. Chavo talked up Young after receiving a strong reaction.
- Vladimir Kozlov comes out in a suit to be Conor O'Brian's Pro. He says that O'Brian needs to be himself. Probably the longest promo of his career.
- Tyson Kidd is Lucky Cannon's pro. I think Lucky Cannon might be wearing lipstick. Regal notices it too. Orlando Jordan wants his gimmick back.
- Yoshi Tatsu is Byron Saxton's Pro and cuts his first promo since ECW.
- JTG is Jacob Novak's pro. JTG blames Novak's problems last season on the issues with Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guererro. 
- Hornswoggle is paired with Titus O'Neil. Hornswoggle does his mumble routine and imitates Titus's dog bark.

1 -- JACOB NOVAK (w/JTG) vs. DARREN YOUNG (w/Chavo)

Young and Novak lock up and eventually spill to the outside. They get back in the ring and Young takes over with a clothesline. Basic back and forth with William Regal doing a great job talking up the Rookies and the competition. More basic back and forth, big boot from Novak gets a two count and Novak moves to a headlock. Regal stands out, talking about "earning a spot" on the roster, which means a lot coming from a veteran like him. Novak and Young are both much more aggressive than we've seen in the past. Young is in control as Regal talks up his experience as a pro. Young pulls out a victory with a nondescript finisher.

WINNER: Young in 4:00. Boring match, I didn't even realize the end was coming.

2 -- TITUS O'NEIL (w/Hornswoggle) vs. LUCKY CANNON (w/Tyson Kidd)

Cannon plays the heel early on but O'Neil takes him to the corner. Cannon kicks him out of the ring and shows a mean streak as Kidd encourages him. Cannon's showing a lot of energy with a rear chinlock. Meanwhile, Regal drops a Finlay reference. Cannon puts his feet on the ropes while keeping O'Neil in a hold, and Hornswoggle kicks him off the ropes. Basic chain wrestling, but both O'Neil and Cannon make it look good.

O'Neil finally gets a break with a suplex, then lands a series of punches, and a furious shoulder tackle off the ropes. O'Neil catches boots to the face, then Kidd catches up to Hornswoggle, which distracts the ref. Cannon goes to the top rope, but Hornswoggle knocks him down. O'Neil catches Cannon with a jumping spinebuster for three. Innovative finisher. Post-match, Kidd tries to put Hornswoggle in the Sharpshooter, but O'Neal kicks him off. O'Neil and Hornswoggle stand tall in the ring.

WINNER: O'Neil in 4:00. I never thought I'd equate either of these two wrestlers with a good match, but I thought they put on a good match. I like O'Neil's finisher; it's better than the dozens of variations of neckbreakers and chokeslams from the rest of the roster. I thought Cannon did a good job playing a heel.

Winner of the obstacle course : Darren Young with three redemption points.

Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 3-10-11

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- CHRIS MASTERS vs. TYLER REKS

Aggressive start to the match and Masters teased the Masterlock, which Reks escaped by dipping to the floor. Reks kicked the ring steps in frustration, then returned to the ring as Striker plugged Triple H on Friday's Smackdown episode. Striker also threw out a plug for John Cena appearing on Smackdown as Masters clotheslined Reks to the outside. On the floor, Masters continued the assault as they cut to break.

Back from break, Reks was acting like a "wild dog," according to Korpela, taking it to Masters with more aggression. Korpela then tried to compare Masters vs. Reks to the Sox vs. Yankees and Lakers vs. Celtics. What? "Far be it for Jack Korpela to use hyperbole," Striker quickly said under his breath before calling a nearfall for Reks. Reks teased the Burning Hammer moments later, but Masters countered into a Masterlock attempt. Masters locked the hold in and it was good for a submission victory.

WINNER: Masters via submission at 10:51. Solid TV bout with a sense of urgency throughout the match and another endorsement for Masters, even if it's on the small scale of Superstars. (*1/2)

2 -- ZACK RYDER (w/Primo) vs. KOZLOV (w/Santino and Tamina)

Stanford noted Ryder wants to become a big deal in WWE, so he requested this singles match against Kozlov. Primo was still wearing his not-so-stylish sunglasses that make him look ten-years-old. Kozlov dominated early on, drawing laughs and smiles from a confident Santino. Primo then tried to get involved, prompting Santino to equalize him on the outside. The distraction gave Ryder an opening to hit the Rough Ryder for the pin and the surprising win. Post-match, Ryder and Primo confidently walked off as Kozlov took a knee in the ring selling that he was trying to figure out how he just lost to Ryder.

WINNER: Ryder at 2:58. Effective way to continue the tag division feud with Ryder scoring an upset victory. The match was fine for three minutes.

3 -- GREAT KHALI & MARK HENRY & NATALYA vs. WILLIAM REGAL & TYSON KIDD & MELINA -- six-person tag match

Stanford noted the oddity of Kidd and Natalya being opposite each other following their run in Hart Dynasty and long history together. The crowd started the match with a "Regal sucks" chant as the Divas matched up against each other. Kidd then tagged in and got in Natalya's face to tell her to get out of the ring. Natalya, indignant, tagged in Henry, who scared Kidd away. Enter Regal, who was abused by Henry and Khali for a bit, before Regal chopped down Khali at the knees. Kidd tagged in, then tried slapping Khali, who brushed him away. Kidd tried to tag out, but no one wanted anything to do with Khali. Kidd was left alone to accept a Khali Chop and the Punjabi Plunge for the pin and the win.

Post-match: Henry added insult to injury with a big splash to Kidd. Natalya then scooped up Kidd and slapped on the Sharpshooter. Kidd tapped out as Melina just watched on with wide eyes. Natalya waved Kidd good-bye, then the babyfaces left the ring. Regal decided to get some of Kidd and he slapped on the Regal Stretch while the faces danced ringside. Melina seemed embarrassed by Kidd and decided to slap him for good measure. The show signed off with the faces dancing on the entrance ramp.

WINNERS: Team Khali at 3:08. Ridiculously short six-person tag match ending with the curious picking-apart of Tyson Kidd, who extended his TV losing streak to eight matches. Odd end to an odd show.

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