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1PW Newsline: January 19, 2006

SATURDAY NIGHT'S ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING... IN DONCASTER

Just a little over 6 weeks remain until the ALL OR NOTHING weekend and with tickets moving at a brisk pace, 1PW Newsline is the first to announce the pairings for the first round of the 1PW World Title Tournament. These matches are the next step for the very lucky eight
wrestlers battling to become the first ever 1PW champion.

In addition, the already-announced CHRISTIAN CAGE vs
RHINO match will take place right before the main event and one more non-tournament match will be announced soon.

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Speaking of New Japan, the promotion wants three TNA
superstars for 2/19, 2/24 and 2/25. NJPW wants AJ
Styles, but he has committments with the Big Mouth
Loud promotion. They have also inquired about Rhino.
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Notes: TNA hires former WWE employee, Cornette,
Styles, Konnan, Rhino, Benoit, Tyson, Nash, and more
Steve Gerweck - Wednesday, January 18 2006
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Rhino and TNA knockout Traci Books will be signing
autographs form 2 to 4PM @ Stadium Legends - 257
Hackensack Street, Woodridge, NJ. Call 201-935-7777
for information.

This week on TNA...

SATURDAY NIGHT ON 'iMPACT!" ON SPIKETV
The night before Sunday's "Final Resolution" Pay-Per-View

MAIN EVENT: NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS AMERICA'S MOST WANTED vs. "CAPTAIN CHARISMA" CHRISTIAN CAGE AND "THE MAN BEAST" RHINO
There's a war in TNA Wrestling as the roster prepares for the arrival of Sting at "Final Resolution" - and another shot will be fired Saturday night on "iMPACT!" in the main event as Christian Cage and Rhino team up to battle Jarrett army enforcers and tag team kingpins America's Most Wanted!

Card for the first TNA house show revealed
By: Brian Cantor
Sunday, January 15, 2006

The following is the card for the first Total Nonstop Action Wrestling house show, which takes place in Detroit on March 17.

Jeff Jarrett vs. Rhino

More names are also shceduled to appear.
(Sources Ned Lawrence, Michigan Indy Wrestling Central)
Credit: www.lordsofpain.net

TNA Final Resolution PPV Preview Predictions
Steve Gerweck - Sunday, January 15, 2006
Gerweck.net

TNA Final Resolution PPV Preview/Predictions
By: Chris From Ohio

Tonight Live on Pay Per View from Orlando Florida TNA presents what may be one of there biggest shows to date.

"The Man Beast" Rhino vs "The Monster Abyss w/ James Mitchell." Rhino feels like Team Canada cost him the NWA title so he vowed to take them all out one by one until he got to D'amore. Feeling the heat D'amore made a deal with Mitchell and Abyss to hel them do away with Rhino. These two had a match on iMPACT! recently that well wasn't to good so I can't say I'm to excited about this one. Another thing about this match that dosen't excite me is the fact that I see Rhino going over following The Gore. We may see Team Canada involved in this match in some way and I'm also pretty confident we will see some weapons involved such as tables and chairs but with Abyss in the match most likely also Thumbtacs. After Rhino wins his next step on the road is to D'amore will probably be somone from Team Canada such as Bobby Roode which could be an intersting way to elevate Roode and man who is more then deserving a push.
Winner: Rhino

I think Roode will go over after some cheap tactics leading to as I mentioned earlier a fued with Rhino.
Please credit Steve Gerweck and Gerweck.net when using this news.

DREAMER, RHINO, SABU, ABDULLAH ARE COMING TO NY
UXW RETURNS TO QUEENS, NY FEBRUARY 3RD

January 6th 2006 - USA Pro Wrestling, Inc./ UXW is
pleased to announced that we will be returning to the
Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica, New York on Friday
Night, February 3, 2006! The Amazura Concert Hall is
located at 91-12 144th Place, Jamaica, NY 11435. Doors
open at 7 PM with a bell time of 8 PM. This will be
our first event of 2006 and our return to Queens for
the first time in almost a year! UXW President Frank
Goodman has already announced many top superstars who
will be appearing at this event. Matches will be
announced shortly.

UXW Heavyweight Champion - "The Man Beast" Rhino!

Gerweck.net

Over 800 fans jam packed the Rec Center for the first
JAPW event of 2006 "Wild Card II".

Quick Results:

Mercedes Martinez defeated Alicia via DQ after being
"GORED" by The Man Beast Rhino.

TNA News: Rhino/Abyss
Written by Ryan Clark on
Janauary 02, 2006

The iMPACT! replay tonight will air from midnight to 1:30am and will feature both the regular iMPACT! and the New Years Eve special.

You can add Rhino vs. Abyss to Final Resolution.

Major Backstage TNA Update: Sting's Contract, Big Names, More
Written by Ryan Clark
December 18, 2005

On a related note, many core TNA wrestlers who have been with the company since the beginning have taken many new signings to heart as of late. A good portion of the talent who have been with TNA since day one are making considerably less than some recent acquisitions such as Rhino and even more with the recent signing of Sting. There is no question that the argument could be made that since they are not "known names", they don't deserve more pay or even the same as some established talent. Despite that, TNA is continuing the same pattern they did in 2004 when a lot of former WWE/WCW talent was brought in such as Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Diamond Dallas Page. This was done when the company had just debuted on Fox Sports Net and were using that to build around their monthly PPV events. With the company now on Spike TV, they are continuing that same trend. Only time will tell if it spells success with a much larger audience watching on Spike.
credit: WrestlingExposed.com

NEWS ITEMS FROM SUNDAY'S "TURNING POINT"

December 12th, 2005 02:25

STING: FINAL RESOLUTION
Following Jeff Jarrett's underhanded win over Rhino at the Pay-Per-View, the arena went dark and a video appeared on the big screens of a scorpion - signaling a message from Sting! When the lights came back on, a chair was in the middle of the ring with a black trenchcoat, a pair of black wrestling boots and a black bat - the signatures of the former World Champion! The final image fans saw in the arena was "Sting: Final Resolution"....the January TNA Pay-Per-View event

Jeff Jarrett received a nasty cut on his forehead during his NWA World Heavyweight Title match against Rhino

TNA NOTES & NEWS
by Mike Johnson @ 3:10:00 PM on 12/1/2005
TNA Wrestling is a Nashville-based company that features some of the best-known stars of today and future stars, such as Jeff Jarrett, Christian Cage, Jeff Hardy, Konnan, Kevin Nash, Raven, Rhino, Sabu, Petey Williams and others. Monty Brown, who appeared in two Super Bowls during his four-year NFL career, also is one of TNA Wrestling top performers.

by Daniel Pena
Tuesday, November 22, 2005

NWA Cyberspace Show

At the NWA Cyberspace show this past weekend (several TNA wrestlers wrestle there including Jeff Jarrett), the promoters booked plans to have Rhino turn heel by goring Tammy Sytch, but the move totally backfired.

Tammy would get five minutes to beat up portly manager John Shane if her tag team won, which they did. Tammy then proceeded to beat up on the manager for five minutes. She hit a stunner on Shane and then pinned him for the win after about four minutes. Rhino then entered the ring as Tammy applauded. Rhino was gearing up to gore John Shane, who had his back turned, but instead, he gored Tammy Sytch. His gore on Sytch got an incredible pop and she was knocked out cold. The crowd seemed happy that Tammy was gored as they chanted "boring" during her long, drawn-out scuffle with John Shane.

MAIN EVENT: NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett vs. Kip James
The "King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett is preparing to face the war machine known as Rhino at "Turning Point", but first he'll need to get past Kip James on Saturday night! The question is, will all hell break loose again on "iMPACT!" between Jarrett's army and Rhino, Team 3D and 3Live Kru? Tune in and find out

Plus, the show will feature a special highlight package of "The Man Beast" Rhino, who challenges for the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the December 11 "Turning Point" Pay-Per-View

TNA Wrestling News

November 17th, 2005 17:10

The entire TNA staff is back in Nashville after nearly a week in Orlando, and there’s plenty to talk about.

TNA’s Jeremy Borash is in Detroit this week to get footage of Rhino for use in a special “iMPACT!” feature set to air on the former NWA World Heavyweight Champion. The package will include footage of Rhino training throughout several Detroit landmarks, as well as the star’s candid thoughts on his wrestling career. I’ve been told the footage thus far is outstanding and our editing team is looking forward to putting it all together for air in the upcoming weeks.

New Matches Annouced For " Turning Point" On Dec. 11

November 20th, 2005 00:04

NEW MATCHES ANNOUNCED FOR THE DECEMBER 11 "TURNING POINT" PAY-PER-VIEW
NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Champion "King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett vs. "The Man Beast" Rhino
On Saturday's "iMPACT!", Championship Committee member Larry Zbyszko announced that Rhino would get his rematch against Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Title at "Turning Point". The war machine known as Rhino is locked and loaded for battle once more - and he believes he's only one GORE! away from recapturing the greatest prize in TNA Wrestling.

News and Notes on Genesis, Tuesday SpikeTV Taping News

November 14th, 2005 03:10
TNA fans - join us live Tuesday night when we return to Universal Studios for the "iMPACT!" on SpikeTV tapings! For more information on seating, call the Universal Orlando Resort "iMPACT!" hotline at (407) - 224 - 6000. All of your favorite TNA stars will be in attendance, including AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett, The Alpha Male, America's Most Wanted, Rhino, Team 3D and the "iMPACT!" debut of Christian Cage!

Notes from Sunday night's "Genesis" Pay-Per-View:

In one of the most barbaric and heinous assaults in TNA history, Samoa Joe brutalized "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels following the Elimination X match, resulting in Daniels being taken via ambulance to a local Orlando hospital. Saturday's "iMPACT!" on SpikeTV will have an update on the condition of Daniels. X Division Champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles was visibly angry with Samoa Joe's actions following the incident - even making mention of the attack in an interview. Joe returned fire by staring down Styles during the X Division Championship match - even donning the same blood-stained towel he used to wipe The Fallen Angel's blood earlier in the night! Without a doubt, Samoa Joe's actions will be a major topic of discussion on Saturday's "iMPACT!".

Did Kip James finally earn Konnan's trust? True to his word, James called it right down the middle as the special referee for the 3Live Kru vs. Team Canada hockey stick fight - even giving 3LK the assist on two occasions. 3LK and James were unified in the end, but it remains to be seen if both sides have finally called a truce in their ongoing feud.

Both Sabu and Abyss looked as if they had been beaten by hundreds of meat tenderizers after their "No Disqualification" melee. Sabu took the worst of the brutality by getting slammed in both thumbtacks and barbed wire. Abyss also had dozens of thumbtacks stuck in his arms and chest.

The main event of Rhino and Team 3D vs. NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett and NWA World Tag Team Champions America's Most Wanted resulted in perhaps the wildest, most chaotic brawl in TNA wrestling history. The melee started in the stands and went all over the arena sending fans, photographers, camera crew, production staff, security, announcers and concession stand employees seeking cover. It was truly the definition of an all-out war inside the confines of the arena.

After the Pay-Per-View went off the air, Team 3D, Rhino and Christian Cage laid an Eddie Guerrero fan tribute poster in the middle of the ring and joined the fans in chanting his name.

Ward Family Productions brings Pro-Wrestling Supershow
& Concert to the Shenadoah Harley Davidson center in
Staunton, VA on April 26, 2006. Matches include : WFP
Tag Titles in a Steel Cage - Scott and Rick Steiner
vs. BJ James and Kip James (Former New Age Outlaws).
WFP Heavyweight Title - Lex Luger vs. Buff Bagwell.
Hardcore Match- Sabu vs. Shane Douglas. Women's Tag
Match - Traci Brooks & Lollipop vs. Dawn Marie &
Jackie Gayda. Tables Match- Rhyno vs. Spike Dudley.
Hardcore Legends Match- Terry Funk vs. Mystery
Opponent. Midgets Match- Pitt Bull Peterson vs. Short
Sleeve Sampson "Pocket Rocket" vs. Todd Stone. WFP
Intercontinetal Title- Maven vs. Charlie Haas. Also
Tommy Dreamer will appear. More information at
wfpromotions.com
Credit: www.lordsofpain.net

More On The Bad TNA Rating, Former WWE Name To ROH

Date Added: November 09, 2005
Story By: Ben Johnson

-- In what makes matters worse with regards to the TNA Primetime Special's disappointing rating, PWTorch.com reports that the Jarrett vs. Rhino match actually drew a smaller audience than the first quarter hour. Since growth from start to finish is typically viewed as affirmation that fans are enjoying the program and anticipating the conclusion, the figures reflect a medicore endorsement of the main-event (and the show as a whole).

Although Spike TV (and TNA) was hoping for a number in the 1.5 ballpark, it still intends to give TNA more primetime specials. The 0.9 rating was a 23% spike from what the network had been previously doing in that timeslot, indicating that there is some benefit to these events. What Spike will not do at this time, however, is grant TNA a permanent primetime slot. Considering the stigma attached to professional wrestling, Spike TV would need to see much stronger ratings to shape one of its nights around TNA.

UNLIMITED POTENTIAL
A New TNAwrestling.com Column
By Tim Welch
November 5th, 2005

Welcome to the first edition of my new column, "Unlimited Potential." I would like to use this forum as way to help newcomers to TNA understand who our stars are and why they insist on fighting all the time. I think that TNA has Unlimited Potential as a company and I feel that the wrestlers in our locker room all possess Unlimited Potential as well. This will be a great way to show all TNA fans just how "limitless" TNA's growth will continue to be. Let's take a look at the potential for TNA's next PPV offering, GENESIS.

As we head into Genesis, there are a lot of interesting things to consider for each and every match. The main event makes you realize how quickly a person must surround themselves with allies in order to survive at the top of TNA. No one man can do it alone it seems these days. Thanks mostly to Jeff Jarrett and America's Most Wanted always trying to play the numbers game against him, Rhino has called on some new partners that can absolutely even the odds against Planet Jarrett. Rhino is thinking only of the World Title that was taken from him too soon. Team 3D has their own score to settle with AMW and Jarrett. 3D said themselves that no one has ever laid them out or humiliated them they way AMW did. Revenge will be sweet for Brother Ray and Brother Devon. What a monster Jarrett has created...Team 3D and Rhino? That's a Team and I don't think anyone particularly looks forward to facing. Jarrett has better come up with something big in order to defeat this trio of power and brawling and ........tables.

November 4th, 2005 15:31

PREVIEW FOR SATURDAY’S “iMPACT!” ON SPIKETV
The night before Sunday’s “Genesis” live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View!

TNA “iMPACT!” returns to its regular Saturday night timeslot on November 12, less than 24 hours before Sunday’s huge “Genesis” Pay-Per-View event! All of you favorite TNA stars will be in attendance, with more news and matches announced for the Pay-Per-View the next night!

Matches scheduled to take place on Saturday’s “iMPACT!” are as follows:

Less than 24 hours before they face Rhino and Team 3D in the “Genesis” main event, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett and NWA World Tag Team Champions America's Most Wanted team up to battle Hardy, Hoyt and Sabin! Will Jarrett and AMW overlook their opponents as they prepare for Rhino and Team 3D, or will the championship alliance continue to dominate TNA Wrestling?

Breaking News: Zbyszko Names Rhino #1 Contender News

August 14th, 2005 22:21

HUGE NEWS AFTER SACRIFICE – ZBYSZKO NAMES RHINO NEW #1 CONTENDER TO THE NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Raven vs. Rhino World Title Match Announced For “Unbreakable”

Orlando, FL (August 14, 2005) – Just minutes after Sunday’s “Sacrifice” Pay-Per-View went off the air, NWA Championship Committee member Larry Zbyszko held a closed door meeting with TNA officials regarding the outcome of Sunday’s main event and the World Title picture.

On the “Sacrifice” preshow, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Raven and nemesis Jeff Jarrett agreed to the following stipulations for the main event: If Jarrett beat Raven, he would get the World Title match at “Unbreakable”. If Raven beat Jarrett, the former champion would be out of the World Title picture for a year. However, much to Jeff Jarrett’s shock, Rhino ended up defeating Raven in the main event!

After emerging from the meeting, Zbyszko officially announced Rhino as the new number-one contender to the NWA World Heavyweight Title. Zbyszko also officially announced Raven vs. Rhino as the main event for the NWA World Heavyweight Title at “Unbreakable” on Sunday, September 11.

Raven, Rhino and a reportedly irate Jeff Jarrett were unavailable for comment following the event, but TNAwrestling.com hopes to post their reaction to the decision by tomorrow night. Tune in to Impact this Friday on TNAwrestling.com for more information!

The Main Event: Raven & Sabu vs. Jarrett & Rhino at "Sacrifice"! PPV Previews

August 5th, 2005 18:36

THE MAIN EVENT: RAVEN & SABU VS. JEFF JARRETT AND RHINO AT “SACRIFICE”

Nashville, TN (August 2005) When we last saw Raven and Sabu in TNA, they were attempting to end each other’s careers in the midst of a violent and chaotic feud. Over a year later, Sabu has made his TNA return not as Raven’s enemy – but as his ally in the upcoming “Sacrifice” main event match against Jeff Jarrett and Rhino.

Since losing the NWA World Heavyweight Title in May, Jeff Jarrett has been obsessed with reclaiming the championship. In an effort to achieve his mission and eliminate Raven from the top of the mountain, Jarrett unleashed Rhino on the NWA World Heavyweight Champion at “No Surrender”, setting the table for a showdown between the two sides.

Raven answered the challenge with the surprise return of the Homicidal, Genocidal, Suicidal star Sabu. Putting their violent past behind them for the time being, Raven and Sabu will team up at “Sacrifice” to try to end the assault by Jarrett and Rhino.
Still, Jarrett is determined to annihilate Raven – even if Sabu is standing in the way. The former champion will stop at nothing until the NWA World Heavyweight Title is back around his waist, and he’s shown by Rhino’s path of destruction that he will do anything to achieve that.

What will happen when Raven and Sabu clash with Jarrett and Rhino at “Sacrifice”? Will Raven finally be able to end his ongoing war with Jarrett, or will the bout mark the beginning of the end of Raven as champion in TNA Wrestling? Tune in Sunday, August 14 at “Sacrifice” live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View to find out!