TNA Knockouts PPV taping features Serena Deeb’s return match; Daffney shows up independently
Well, it had a difficult birth – with most of the former Knockouts banding together and turning down offers to work the show – but TNA have managed to put together a Knockouts only PPV as part of their taped “One Night Only” series after all, and managed to pull a coup out of the bag by featuring Serena Deeb‘s first match since October 2011. Deeb took on fellow OVW trainee Mickie James in the match, which it is believed will likely air in the July or August slot on TNA’s One Night Only calendar. (X-Travaganza will air in April, the Jokers Wild Tag Tournament in May, and TNA’s live Slammiversary will air in June). All of the early matches were termed as qualifiers for the main event “Queen of TNA” Gauntlet match, which is TNA’s Royal Rumble style timed-entrance Battle Royale with the final two facing off in a pinfall/submission standard match.
Interestingly, one former Knockout did show up despite not being booked – as Daffney, fresh off resolving litigation with the company, was seen protesting the show with an “I’m here independently” sign (in reference to her threat to challenge the so-called ‘Independent Contractor’ clause in TNA contracts).
Click back after the break for an exclusive pic of Daffney & Amber O’Neal at the show, along with full results, which also saw the return of other former Knockouts, a former Diva, Gut Check competitors and independent talent (more…)
WOW Podcast #40 with Lisa “Ivory” Moretti, Part Two
Episode 40 with Lisa “Ivory” Moretti, Part Two
A week ago we talked to the lovely Lisa Moretti, aka Ivory – and we left her on the verge of heading off to Los Angeles to attend the LA premiere of GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. A week on, it’s time for another chat to discuss how the premiere went, what she thought of the documentary, and who showed up. From there, it’s time for a headlong dive into the massive second part of Lisa’s wrestling career, as Ivory in WWE. We talk how she got into the promotion, her ho psychology, getting up to speed after so many years away from the business… and just WHAT WAS UP WITH THAT PURPLE SCARF?? We talk working with The Fabulous Moolah & Mae Young, the horrendous Armageddon ’99 Evening Gown Swimming Pool match, Miss Kitty as a locker room poison, the Right to Censor and her program with Chyna, and Steve Austin‘s opinion on their WrestleMania match. Lisa also discusses Stacy Keibler & Torrie Wilson (and deviating from the script), Fit Finlay and the evolution of the Divas division and the end of her road with the company. Once again, an absolute pleasure and a class act. Enjoy.
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May 12th in New York, NY | June 5th in London, England
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Ringbelles Retro: Moore Moore Moore
Jacqueline Moore is as tough as nails. In fact, she’s as tough as coffin nails. She’s a third degree black belt in taekwondo and has trained in boxing and kickboxing. Seriously, do not screw with this woman.
The only female in her training camp with Skandor Akbar, Jacqueline proved she could hang with the guys before debuting as Sweet Georgia Brown in Ladies Professional Wrestling Association and Women’s Pro Wrestling, as well as Japanese promotion Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling.
Fast forward 22 years and Moore is still proving that she’s got more teeth than a barbershop comb by returning to Impact Wrestling and teaming up with ODB to take on Velvet Sky. And even though you would never be able to tell just by looking her, Jacqueline is 47.
No, seriously: FORTY-SEVEN YEARS OLD. And I’d still pick her to win a shootfight amongst any of the Knockouts. And some of the guys.
However, for this week’s retro, we’re scooting back to October of 1997 when Jacqueline – then presented as Jacquelyn – was taking on a male champion on a WCW pay-per-view. (more…)
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