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Smackdown (12.22.06)

NEWS: |WWE| The following report comes from WWE with full credit going to Lennie DiFino.... "Coming off of Armageddon last Sunday, and just days away from Christmas, the Superstars of SmackDown made one last stop before the holidays in Hampton, Va. King Booker and Finlay entered the arena seething from their loss to WWE Champion John Cena and World Heavyweight Champion Batista. They demanded a rematch from Theodore Long, and the General Manager refused. He informed Finlay and Booker they...

WWE Wants to Keep RVD

NEWS: |JR| Through his official blog, JR revealed some information on the future of Rob Van Dam in WWE... "There were lots of emails this past week about RVD. I look at RVD as being one of the cornerstones of the new ECW. Rob is a talented and unique performer, obviously. I know Rob has done well financially in the WWE and has earned every penny of his cash. I hope Rob has a long productive future with the WWE but in the end that will be Rob’s call." April 4th, 2007: Talks Between ...

ECW (12.19.06)

NEWS: |WWE| The following report is from WWE with full credit going to Craig Tello... "It was a bittersweet night on ECW on Sci Fi for Rob Van Dam who came up short in a Triple Threat Match against Test and Sabu, but was selected by ECW fans to battle Lashley for the ECW World Title on Jan. 2. Van Dam met his fellow ECW.com poll candidates in a Triple Threat Match in the main event of ECW on Sci Fi. In a classic ECW confrontation between three of the brand’s top performers, RVD looked to...

RAW (12.18.06)

NEWS: |WWE| The following report is from WWE with full credit going to Noah Star... "Raw rolled into Washington, D.C. with so much excitement, the show had to be three hours long. On a shocking episode of Raw, Team Rated-RKO delivered what may have been not only the fatal blow on DX’s chances at New Year’s Revolution, but also on the storied careers of Triple H and HBK. Thirsting for revenge and seeking the upper hand for their upcoming pay-per-view match-up, Randy Orton and Edge decimat...

Ouch is Right

NEWS: |Bradley C. and WWE| Last night Smackdown presented Armageddon (12.17.06) which featured Joey Mercury experiencing a severe injury to his nose. Mercury says he has never experienced an injury like that... “I’ve shattered my nose around the bridge area,” said a bruised and swollen Mercury, who was severely injured at last night’s Armageddon pay-per-view in a Ladder Match. “I have four fractures on the inside of my nose; I have 5 stitches on the inside of my nose and my cheek and 15 s...

Quick Armageddon (12.17.06)

NEWS: |TWNPN| The following Smackdown PPV report is from TWNPNews with full credit going to Joe Gentry... " The opening video plays as it highlights the Last Ride, Inferno, and Tag Team main event matches. Inferno Match: Kane vs. MVP JBL claims that the ringside fans were moved back 3-6 feet do to the flames. Michael Cole says the flames will reach 500 degrees. After MVP makes his entrance, they go to a video showing the history between he and Kane. Kane made his entrance and did hi...

Smackdown (12.15.06)

NEWS: |411M|The following report comes from 411M with full credit going to Arnold Furious... "TONIGHT – Brothers of Destruction v Mr Kennedy/MVP. Also… PROMO TIME – John Cena. The (other) champ is here! He wonders out loud why he's on Smackdown. He's here for 3 reasons. 1. He lives here. He makes a point of going and giving his Dad some love down in the front row. 2. It's the holiday season. He discusses the WWE's secret santa program. This year he has Michael Cole. He's gotten Cole ever...

Charlie is a Father

NEWS: |WWE| Charlie Haas' wife, TNA Knockout Jackie Gayda, gave birth to their first child, Kayla. All three of them are doing well as Haas had this to say, “It’s was a miracle watching her being born; it was the best feeling in the world..."

B-Y-E

RUMOR: |WO via PWM| Word going around is that RVD is thinking about leaving WWE next year. His contract is up in 2007 and he may not re-sign. RVD has been reported to be miserable in the new ECW and Paul Heyman's absence is making things much worse. Also, RVD thinks Vince is still punishing him for being arrested and thus will not get another serious push. If he does not stay in WWE, RVD's next stop could possibly be TNA. April 4th, 2007: Talks Between WWE and RVD Going Well December 20th, 2...