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Issue 4: May 17-21, 2012

ITR On the Go is a bi-weekly newsletter that featured on TBH.com. If you would like it delivered to your e-mail inbox, send a request to intheroompodcast@gmail.com.

TOP OF TNA – TNA Taking Impact LIVE; Releases Anthony Nese
On the same day in which TNA announced it came to terms on the release of young X star Anthony Nese, it announced it will trial a live recording format for Impact on May 31, 2012, the same day in which the show moves to 8 PM EST. According to TNA president – and friend of IN THE ROOM – Dixie Carter, the move will be a temporary one over the Summer as TNA evaluates how it is received. Regarding Nese (who only days earlier made headlines when he asked a question of Bobby Fish on The Fish Tank on www.thebradyhicks.com, the young star mentioned in a statement – also confirmed by his friend “The Greek God” Papadon last night on The Papadon Show LIVE right here on the site - that he was booked to perform at a Pro Wrestling Syndicate show in Rahway, New Jersey, June 1st, in a tag team match against The Great Muta. Nese, when made aware the show had been changed to an iPPV, went to TNA officials and asked for an exception to be made to allow him to continue to fulfill his booking (his contract, like others in TNA, forbids talent from performing on another company’s PPV or distributed DVDs). After being told they would not allow him to wrestle this dream match – and still refusing to book him more – Nese requested his release.

TOP OF WWE – Raw Extending to Three Hours in July
In spite of WWE’s continual insistance that it is being overexposed, the USA Network has persuaded the company to make the PERMANENT switch to a three-hour Raw on Monday nights, starting July 23. Many immediately speculated that WWE might shoot to record its often-rumored Raw Pre-Game Show … WWE claims it plans to make the show more interactive for viewers.

TOP OF INDIES – NYWC Tonight in Deer Park, NY
New York Wrestling Connection will hold its annual Fusion show tonight in Deer Park, New York. For tickets and information, visit www.nywcwrestling.com. The show will be headlined by Stockade vs. now-former TNA star Anthony Nese for the Fusion title.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING – TNA Impact
TNA Impact, Orlando, FL–Bully Ray d Rob Van Dam [4:41] … AJ Styles w a 10-man Battle Royal [6:13] … TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Gail Kim d Velvet Sky and Brooke Tessmacher [2:19] to retain her title, pinning Tessmacher … Jeff Hardy p Mr. Anderson [7:17] … Kurt Angle b Samoa Joe [5:29].(05/17/2012)

TNA Impact Ratings
TNA Champion – Bobby Roode (W)

1. X Austin Aries (2)
2. Jeff Hardy (3)
3. Rob Van Dam (1)
4. Mr. Anderson (4)
5. Bully Ray (6)
6. Kurt Angle (7)
7. AJ Styles (8)
8. TV Devon (5)
9. Christopher Daniels (9)
10. Kazarian (10)

Women’s Ratings
Knockout Champion – Gail Kim (W)

1. Velvet Sky (2)
2. Brooke Tessmacher (1)
3. Mickie James (-)

TBH.COM NEWS – The Fish Tank, The Papadon Show Feature Very Special Guests
Both The Fish Tank (Mondays LIVE 10:30 PM EST) and The Papadon Show (Thursdays LIVE 9:30 PM EST) took interaction with fans to a whole new level this week. Bobby Fish was shocked to receive an e-mail question of now-former TNA star Tony Nese, who asked “Why am I so much better than you?” A few nights later, Papadon was caught off guard on his own show when he received a caller from “Adam in South Philly,” who turned out to be none other than rising independent wrestling star Adam Cole! Check out both shows on www.thebradyhicks.com!

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Issue 3: May 14-16, 2012

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TOP OF WWE – Mark Henry Needs Surgery
Former World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry posted on Twitter that he would be undergoing surgery today (Tuesday) for an undisclosed injury, presumably the groin injury that plagued him late last year and early this year. He also said that if he cannot return at the level at which he once competed, he will retire. Prior to his 2011 main-event push on Smackdown and title run, Henry had been very open about the fact that he would retire if he ever got a run as champion.

TOP OF TNA – TNA Sacrifice Pay-Per-View
TNA’s Sacrifice ppv from this past Sunday, May 13, 2012, is being touted as one of its best in years. TNA Sacrifice, Orlando, Florida–Daniels and Kazarian d TNA World Tag Champions Samoa Joe and Magnus  [8:34] to win the titles … Knockout Women’s Champion Gail Kim p Brooke Tessmacher [3:06]  to retain her title … TNA TV Champion Devon b Robbie E and Robbie T [7:34], pinning Robbie T to hold on to his title … Mr. Anderson p Jeff Hardy [17:44] in a #1 Contender’s Match … Crimson b Eric Young (with ODB) [4:18] … Austin Aries s Bully Ray [11:48] … Kurt Angle s AJ Styles [24:05] … TNA World Champion Bobby Roode d Rob Van Dam in a Ladder Match [] to retain his title.(05/13/2012)

TOP OF INDIES – Server Issue Complicates ROH Border Wars
Ring of Honor confirmed that a server issue made the streaming of its Toronto iPPV, “Border Wars,” from Toronto, impossible for thousands last Saturday, May 12, 2012. ROH officials will provide its June show from New York City, free of charge, for those who ordered. ROH Border Wars, Toronto, ONT, CA–Jay Lethal d Tommaso Ciampa [13:17] … Michael Elgin b Adam Cole [11:46] … Eddie Edwards d Rhino [18:31] … Lance Storm b Mike Bennett (with Maria Kanellis) [14:58] … ROH Tag Team Champions The Briscoes d Wrestling’s Greatest Tag Team [21:29] … ROH TV Champion Roderick Strong b Fit Finlay [24:16] … Kevin Steen d ROH Heavyweight Champion Davey Richards [41:14] to win the title.(05/12/2012)

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING – WWE Raw
WWE Raw, Pittsburgh, PA–WWE Champion CM Punk and US Champion Santino Marella b World Champion Daniel Bryan and IC Champion Cody Rhodes [6:34] when Punk pinned Rhodes … Beth Phoenix p Alicia Fox [1:23] … Kane d The Big Show [5:20] … Brodus Clay, R-Truth, and Kofi Kingston b The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, and Jack Swagger [6:56] when Clay pinned The Miz … Chris Jericho d Randy Orton by disqualification [8:13] after interference by Sheamus.(05/14/2012)

WWE Raw Ratings
WWE Champion—CM Punk
1. Daniel Bryan (SD)
2. US Santino Marella
3. John Cena
4. Chris Jericho
5. Brodus Clay

WWE Smackdown Ratings
World Champion – Sheamus
1. Alberto Del Rio
2. IC Cody Rhodes
3. Randy Orton
4. Chris Jericho (Raw)
5. Ryback

Women’s Ratings
Diva’s Champion—Layla
1. Beth Phoenix (Raw)
2. Kelly Kelly (Raw)
3. Natalya (Smackd0wn)

TBH.COM NEWS – ITR SuperShow Tonight, The Fish Tank Debuts Live
IN THE ROOM tonight LIVE at 9:30 will be the monthly SuperShow, including WWE ppv predictions. In addition, The Fish Tank made its live debut last night (5/14/2012) on TBH.com, and its replay will be available Thursday morning. Starting next week, its replay will be available the morning after. Also, make sure you submit a name for the new Papadon show, which will air live starting this Thursday at 9:30 PM EST. To submit a name and possibly win the new Papadon t-shirt, visit http://thebradyhicks.com/2012/05/papadon-needs-your-help-believe-it-or-not/.

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Issue 2: May 10-13, 2012

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TOP OF TNA – PPV Archive Now on YouTube
TNA is putting it’s entire library of archived pay-per-views (back to 2004) on YouTube, with ’11 and ’12 shows to be added shortly. They can be viewed for a week for just $0.99.

TOP OF WWE – John Cena Getting a Divorce
Multiple-time WWE and World Heavyweight Champion John Cena is divorcing his wife of three years – and high-school sweetheart – Kim, reportedly blindsiding her by filing the paperwork. Kim, who will be represented by Linda Bollea (Hogan)’s “70%” attorney, has gone on record saying their marriage had some issues but that she did not know it was headed down that road. She had signed a pre-nup; she turned down a pre-divorce financial settlement proposed by Cena.

TOP OF INDIES – CZW on iPPV
Combat Zone Wrestling returns to iPPV tomorrow, May 12, 2012, for CZW Proving Grounds, LIVE at 7:30 PM EST from the Parkwood Youth Organization, 3301 Mechanicsville Rd., Philadelphia, PA. CZW Heavyweight Champion MASADA issues an Open Challenge, Danny Havoc vs. Drew Gulak (No Ropes, Barbed Wire), CZW Junior Heavyweight Champion Drake Younger vs. BLK Jeez, CZW Tag Team Champions Azrieal and Bandido, Jr. vs. The Runaways, CZW Wired TV Champion Dave Crist vs. Jake Crist, Lucky tHURTeen vs. Ruckus, Greg Excellent vs. Matt Tremont, and Latin Dragon vs. Alexander James vs. Shane Strickland. For tickets and ordering information, visit www.czwrestling.com.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING – TNA Impact
TNA Impact, Orlando, FL–Brooke Tessmacher p Velvet Sky [2:09] … Crimson d Matt Morgan [0:12] by count-out, after interference by Bully Ray … X Champion Austin Aries p Zema Ion [4:52] … TV Champion Brother Devon d Robbie E (with Robbie T) [3:41] to retain the title … Rob Van Dam won a Non-Title Fatal Four-Way Match against TNA Champion Bobby Roode, Jeff Hardy, and Mr. Anderson [9:14], pinning Roode. (05/10/2012)

TNA Impact Ratings
TNA Champion—Bobby Roode
1. Rob Van Dam
2. X Austin Aries
3. Jeff Hardy
4. Mr. Anderson
5. TV Brother Devon
6. Bully Ray
7. Kurt Angle
8. AJ Styles
9. Christopher Daniels
10. Kazarian

Knockout’s Champion—Gail Kim
1. Brooke Tessmacher
2. Velvet Sky

TBH.COM NEWS – Papadon LIVE, ITR Debate
Make sure you submit a name for the new Papadon show, which will air live starting next Thursday at 9:30 PM EST. To submit a name and possibly win the new Papadon t-shirt, visit http://thebradyhicks.com/2012/05/papadon-needs-your-help-believe-it-or-not/. Also … a great discussion on the Montreal Screwjob now up on IN THE ROOM this week, plus so much more! Interested in writing/podcasting/videocasting for TBH.com? Be sure to send an e-mail to intheroompodcast@gmail.com.

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Issue 1: May 7-9, 2012

IN THE ROOM OTG is a new bi-weekly newsletter that will be featured on TBH.com. If you would like it delivered to your e-mail inbox, send a request to intheroompodcast@gmail.com. It’s a great time to be a wrestling fan … hope to hear from all of you tonight on IN THE ROOM. You can call in at 9:30 PM EST at (609) 755-5ITR.

TOP OF WWE – Paul Heyman Returns to Raw
Paul Heyman made his return to WWE, appearing on screen this week on Raw for the first time since disappearing in December 2006, in the aftermath of a horrendous WWE/ECW December to Dismember PPV in which it became readily apparent that ECW could never be his “baby” in WWE. Heyman’s return was as the legal counsel for Brock Lesnar, and it is believed he will continue to make appearances throughout the year as Lesnar pops in and out of programming.

TOP OF TNA – Scott Steiner Still Ripping Hogan, TNA
Scott Steiner continues his verbal assault on both Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff on Twitter. While a lot of his complaints are likely to be valid, it very much comes off as sour grapes by a man who was let go from TNA not too long ago. Most likely, he is lobbying to get an angle to get back on the show. http://www.twitter.com/ScottSteiner.

TOP OF INDIES – Stacy Carter Returning to ECWA
Former WWE Women’s Champion “The Kat” Stacy Carter makes her return to the East Coast Wrestling Association on Saturday, June 2, 2012. If you’re in the PA/NJ/DE area you should definitely try to check this out. Carter last appeared for ECWA last May, and, prior to that, in June 2010 (when she smashed TBH.com’s own Brady Hicks with a chair).

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING – WWE Raw
WWE Raw, Greensboro, NC—The Big Show d Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes [2:17] by count-out … Dolph Ziggler (w Vickie Guerrero and Jack Swagger) p WWE Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston [6:34] … WWE Diva’s Champion Layla and Kelly Kelly b Natalya and Maxine [1:46] when Layla pinned Maxine … Chris Jericho and Alberto Del Rio d World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Randy Orton [8:13] when Jericho pinned Sheamus … Brodus Clay p The Miz [3:24] …Lord Tensai and Daniel Bryan b WWE Champion CM Punk in a Handicap match [7:29] when Tensai submitted Punk. (05/07/2012)

WWE Raw Ratings
WWE Champion—CM Punk
1. Daniel Bryan (SD)
2. US Santino Marella
3. John Cena
4. Chris Jericho
5. Brodus Clay
6. Jack Swagger
7. Lord Tensai
8. Kofi Kingston
9. The Miz
10. Jack Swagger

Diva’s Champion—Layla
1. Beth Phoenix
2. Kelly Kelly

TBH.COM NEWS – TBH.com Site Updates
Check out newcomers Titus Machiavelli (Tuesdays, 8 AM EST) and WSU TV (Mondays 8 AM EST), and be on the lookout for more great content in the coming days and weeks. While we have an open-door policy as relates to those who contribute to the site, we would like to take the time to wish Kevin McElvaney and Mr. Akbaz all the best, moving forward, and wish to remind them that they are ALWAYS welcome back at any time. Interested in writing/podcasting/videocasting for TBH.com? Be sure to send an e-mail to intheroompodcast@gmail.com.

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