RVD vs. Jerry Lynn is likely off....

[itsmeJD]

Credit: prowrestling.net
Barring a dramatic turn of events, the main event of Sunday's TNA Hardcore Justice pay-per-view featuring Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn will not take place as advertised. Multiple sources report that Lynn was forced to pull out of the show due to a back injury.

There were rumblings earlier this week that the match was in jeopardy because Lynn had to pull out of a scheduled indy match this weekend. It is believed that TNA officials found out about the cancellation within the last 24 hours. TNA has yet to announce the cancellation, so there's no word yet on what the new main event will be.




Any ideas as to what you'd like to see replace this if this news is indeed true?

[VSG]

Ya just read that myself after seeing it on the main page. This should be interesting, as they now have NO ONE from erstwhile ECW capable to take on RVD at that main event scenario.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Pretty much ensures I won't bother to find a stream.</font>

[itsmeJD]

I know Sabu is beat the hell up and probably can't deliver a good singles match but throwing him into a 3-way dance would at least allow him to hit some spots to pop the crowd...Rhino could be the third as he had a history with RVD, but I feel like either way the expectations for the main event have officially dropped in terms of match quality.

[BizarroKing]

http://www.devastationwrestling.com/images/sandman.jpg

[VSG]

No fucking way that Sandman faces RVD and I watch it on an illegal stream.

[itsmeJD]

Agreed VSG...I'd be more concerned with Sandman attempting to eat RVD than beat him.

[Nark Order]

I'd hit up Lance again.

[itsmeJD]

Ehhh something tells me as much shit as Lance has talked that he doesn't want the TNA stink on him....

[Londoner]

hahahahahahaha, TNA fucks up again.

[itsmeJD]

hahahahahahaha, TNA fucks up again.

Could be worse...they could give the spot to Hogan :-)

[dronepool]

Damnit. That could have been one of the best matches.

[Xero]

Well at least they never came out and said they'd officially be wrestling... On TNA TV, anyway. But let's face it, this show is for internet fans, so lol.

[VSG]

I'd hit up Lance again.

Lance who? Also, apparently whatever surprise TNA has is off too. JJ tweeted that the "Big Surprise" was never about wrestling in any way. Why did Dixie tweet about it then? Panda Energy got sold to random chinese company that Shane McMahon is currently the CEO of? :-\

[Swiss Ultimate]

RVD vs. Tommy Dreamer for TNA World Championship, after Tommy wins a hard-fought match, Justin Credible comes in and fucking jacks him up and wins the title from him.

[The Pope]

RVD vs Sandman vs Sabu

[Mooияakeя™]

It's obviously gonna be Taz..... Meh, ok no.

[Wolfpack423]

Hardcore Justice wasn't going to be good anyway. Now there's no reason to watch it as that is the only match I would have been interested in. Raven and Dreamer will be alright but it won't be a goof match.

[itsmeJD]

I figure maybe RVD vs. Sabu vs. Rhino 3 way dance. Sandman will probably be too drunk by the main event....and while I know it can't happen RVD vs. Taz would be fucking epic.

[Swiss Ultimate]

If Taz wasn't crippled, hell yeah.

[glanville6]

Does this possibly mean the new main event is Raven vs Tommy Dreamer?

I'd just have Sabu replace Lynn

[Wolfpack423]

Hardcore Justice wasn't going to be good anyway. Now there's no reason to watch it as that is the only match I would have been interested in. Raven and Dreamer will be alright but it won't be a good match. Everyone is so ecstatic for this PPV and I don't know why. Alot of them are past their prime and some guys like Sandman could never wrestle (though he was entertaining and could have decent matches), but I really don't think he should main event at this stage. I'm hoping for RVD vs. Taz.

[itsmeJD]

Hardcore Justice wasn't going to be good anyway. Now there's no reason to watch it as that is the only match I would have been interested in. Raven and Dreamer will be alright but it won't be a goof match.

While this is true I enjoy trainwrecks so I have no problem watching as long as it's free.

[itsmeJD]

Lance who? Also, apparently whatever surprise TNA has is off too. JJ tweeted that the "Big Surprise" was never about wrestling in any way. Why did Dixie tweet about it then? Panda Energy got sold to random chinese company that Shane McMahon is currently the CEO of? :-\

Not sure if you were being sarcastic or not, but we were referring to Lance Storm. I suck at reading sarcasm sometimes so I figured I'd answer just in case.

[The Pope]

RVD vs Spike Dudley "the network executive" (the network)

[itsmeJD]

RVD vs. the epitome of ECW, former champion......Bobby Lashley lol :-)

[Juan]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ov1vR6RVtkQ/STtgb8SRSTI/AAAAAAAAAr8/yJXNqwzyNQE/s400/28rhino.jpg

[The Pope]

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Oh yeah, when ECW went out of business they were in a feud right?

[Snowden]

:lol: I'm sorry, but thats just what they deserve for trying to pull off this kind of event. Stupid move, stupid planning, and now only one advertised match on the card?

Whoever said it was right, this is a show for the internet fans...but if TNA is trying to expand their audience, thats not the people that they need to draw. Plus, this is a one off show...even if they did get short term buys, people probably won't stay around to watch much longer.

Not like they plan on showcasing their own talent...you know, so people popping in to just see some old ECW may say "Shit, that AJ Styles can really go, I wanna see more of him," or "Damn, I remember Kurt Angle, that guys the fucking man."

Spending all that money to promote a show that'll probably have no long term impact on the company...fantastic move. Heyman has come out many times and espoused that people SHOULDN'T rehash old wrestling angles, so I can't even see this drawing him in.

As for who faces RVD...Sabu I guess? They've got the most history, or close to it...

[St. Jimmy]

lol.

[itsmeJD]

:lol: I'm sorry, but thats just what they deserve for trying to pull off this kind of event. Stupid move, stupid planning, and now only one advertised match on the card?

Whoever said it was right, this is a show for the internet fans...but if TNA is trying to expand their audience, thats not the people that they need to draw. Plus, this is a one off show...even if they did get short term buys, people probably won't stay around to watch much longer.

Not like they plan on showcasing their own talent...you know, so people popping in to just see some old ECW may say "Shit, that AJ Styles can really go, I wanna see more of him," or "Damn, I remember Kurt Angle, that guys the fucking man."

Spending all that money to promote a show that'll probably have no long term impact on the company...fantastic move. Heyman has come out many times and espoused that people SHOULDN'T rehash old wrestling angles, so I can't even see this drawing him in.

As for who faces RVD...Sabu I guess? They've got the most history, or close to it...


I totally agree, but it's TNA....what did you expect? They've never thought long term. They're like a 4 year old with ADD....as much as I'd like to see them succeed for sake of competition I have given up on the use of logic when it comes to their thinking.

[VSG]

Not sure if you were being sarcastic or not, but we were referring to Lance Storm. I suck at reading sarcasm sometimes so I figured I'd answer just in case.

Ya I was being sarcastic. He is not the guy you put in as a surprise and hope people like him.

[St. Jimmy]

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[itsmeJD]

Probably more likely to see RVD vs. Jesus Christ....

[Droford]

Former ECW Superstar:

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He can end his quest to be #1!

[ministrychick77]

well since this *is* tna.. and we know that they don't make sense most of the time..

my guesses are rhyno or angle. i'd love to see taz, and while some of you are saying sabu, he's gonna need to save his energy for The Gathering coming up.

[rob11]

Bring in Sandman just for his entrance, then he can just walk away.

[Jordan]

I'd say their best bet would be to try Lance Storm again as was stated above, or go one on one RVD vs Sabu. I'd prefer that honestly.

This PPV could be horrible.

[St. Jimmy]

Just back a pick up truck full of money to Lance Storms house.

[St. Jimmy]

How quickly can Shane Douglas find those yellow tights?

[Mr. Nerfect]

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This would be my pick, too. Rhino may be getting past it, and isn't the hot commodity he was back in the day, but he was the last singles champion in ECW, and him facing the current TNA World Heavyweight Champion is fitting. Also, I just want to see RVD take a Gore.

I'd truthfully mark out for one last Rhino push.

[erickman]

This would be my pick, too. Rhino may be getting past it, and isn't the hot commodity he was back in the day, but he was the last singles champion in ECW, and him facing the current TNA World Heavyweight Champion is fitting. Also, I just want to see RVD take a Gore.

I'd truthfully mark out for one last Rhino push.

yeah he would be the best choice he can still wrestle, maby he can join abyss an raven

[Droford]

I have a feeling this is gonna go down as one of the worst wrestling PPVS ever

Its basically taking that Heroes of Wrestling PPV and making it Heroes of ECW.

The funny thing is that Heroes of Wrestling PPV back in 1999 might have gotten more buys (29,000) then the abomination tomorrow night considering TNA's poor ppv buyrate performances (8,000 for Slamiversary and Sacrifice)

[owenbrown]

Could be worse...they could give the spot to Hogan :-)

don't give them ideas.....that will be their deathnail if Hogan wins the belt

[jskinnyg]

UGH... This was what I was looking forward to the most... Prob won't watch it now...

[Mr. Nerfect]

If TNA were smart (and they're probably not), they'd be using this ECW thing to initially get the attention they want and establish their own talent as the "new generation" of extreme cult favourites. The Motor City Machine Guns, for example, should really consider crashing this PPV and giving an open challenge. Them facing The FBI could be pretty awesome. Going with the whole "authentic ECW" is, on one hand, a very pure thing to do, and does give ECW the respect it deserves, but the guys are getting so much older that it's starting to look pathetic. Also, TNA just can't do ECW the proper justice it deserves because it itself is a mess -- the biggest contrast they have is that the ECW is actually doing better commercially for them than they were doing without it.

[jskinnyg]

If TNA were smart (and they're probably not), they'd be using this ECW thing to initially get the attention they want and establish their own talent as the "new generation" of extreme cult favourites. The Motor City Machine Guns, for example, should really consider crashing this PPV and giving an open challenge. Them facing The FBI could be pretty awesome. Going with the whole "authentic ECW" is, on one hand, a very pure thing to do, and does give ECW the respect it deserves, but the guys are getting so much older that it's starting to look pathetic. Also, TNA just can't do ECW the proper justice it deserves because it itself is a mess -- the biggest contrast they have is that the ECW is actually doing better commercially for them than they were doing without it.

I agree with the NOID... They should have the young guns of TNA come in a say TNA is ours, F you guys, you had your time... Give the ECW guys the first part of the PPV for the fans and then have the TNA guys F them up and save the respect for the locker room... Nice call Noid...

[Mr. Nerfect]

Not every TNA guy, either. Having Kevin Nash there, for example, might be a bit of an insult. But just some of the younger more exciting guys. Homicide is another guy. If ECW was still around when he really blossomed on the independent scene, I could have very easily seen him there.

[bigslimjj]

two words...New jack!

[AJHayes]

Now you have to book something that will live up to a legendary acronym.

Book it, new TNA Creative guy.

[St. Jimmy]

1) There's already a thread on this.
2) You suck cocks. Donkey cocks.
3) Die, possibly in a fire, away from me.

[St. Jimmy]

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[itsmeJD]

1) There's already a thread on this.
2) You suck cocks. Donkey cocks.
3) Die, possibly in a fire, away from me.

This :y:

[St. Jimmy]

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[BizarroKing]

Bring back the greatest ECW wrestler of all time!



















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[AJHayes]

1) There's already a thread on this.
2) You suck cocks. Donkey cocks.
3) Die, possibly in a fire, away from me.

1.) Where?
2.) It's a living.
3.) Hang yourself.

[itsmeJD]

Fucking work computer blocking my pics....god damn them.

[St. Jimmy]

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[XL]

1.) Where?
The thread is right below this one!

[St. Jimmy]

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[AJHayes]

Alright. I was wrong. Didn't see the other thread.

Sorry about that

[St. Jimmy]

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[Mooияakeя™]

Holy shit I've got it. The ECW ledgend that is:

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[Xero]

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[itsmeJD]

lol @ Cor Von aka Monty POUNCE Brown

[Mooияakeя™]

You fucking know it Xero.

[RiX1024]

RVD vs Sabu main event please.

[itsmeJD]

According to a post on prowrestling.net RVD will be choosing his opponent for HardCORE justice, so it could very well be Sabu or possibly a three-way dance. It also states that New Jack WILL be in attendance tonight....another potential option.

[Destro 2.0]

They will bring in Ricky Ortiz....

[Impeccable]

Surprised nobody has mentioned Terry Funk yet.

Even though I do not want to see a 60+ man selling a hardcore match by lowering himself gingerly onto barbed wire board.

[mike adamle]

I agree with the NOID... They should have the young guns of TNA come in a say TNA is ours, F you guys, you had your time... Give the ECW guys the first part of the PPV for the fans and then have the TNA guys F them up and save the respect for the locker room... Nice call Noid...

You really feel passionatley about this, eh?

[itsmeJD]

Surprised nobody has mentioned Terry Funk yet.

Even though I do not want to see a 60+ man selling a hardcore match by lowering himself gingerly onto barbed wire board.

It may be because you're not alone in not wanting to see that :) As much as I love the Funker I definitely don't wanna see that.

[HeartBreakMan2k]

If TNA is smart it will not be New Jack, you don't put you're world champion in the ring with New Jack for a one off thing. Too risky.

[itsmeJD]

If TNA is smart it will not be New Jack, you don't put you're world champion in the ring with New Jack for a one off thing. Too risky.

This is true, but since TNA LOVES run-ins you could have a couple guys run in post match so New Jack's music can hit and he can fuck a few up to close the show.

[HeartBreakMan2k]

Also, if I were TNA, I would have a skit where the TNA young bucks lock Lynn in his lockerroom and fend off the ECW alumni from jailbreaking him; allowing for AJ Styles to come down and "take the house back" playing a reengage heel.

[Impeccable]

It may be because you're not alone in not wanting to see that :) As much as I love the Funker I definitely don't wanna see that.

Not sure anyone does, but as names that are synonymous with ECW go, there aren't many bigger.

[itsmeJD]

You're right there. Love the avatar by the way, Dex is the shit!

[The Pope]

Former ECW Superstar:

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He can end his quest to be #1!

This was always my favorite Kurt Angle song :shifty:... And I actually wouldn't mind seeing Angle in the match.

[The Pope]

TNADixie on twitter:

Dreamer & I just met w/RVD. With Jerry Lynn out w/serious back injury, RVD to decide on his main event opponent & get back to us soon.

[The Pope]

TNA > Surprise for Hardcore Justice revealed, more notes
Posted by Corbin Nordhoff on 08/08/2010 at 02:25 PM
*Not Ryan Clark so it must be legit

- New Jack is in Orlando and is scheduled to be appearing on the TNA Hard Justice PPV tonight.

- Tracy Smothers is also expected to be on the show.

- Former WWE Diva Terri Runnels is backstage.

[BizarroKing]

RVD gets to choose who he faces so this should be interesting.

[The Pope]

RVD vs Kid Kash could be interesting.

[Xero]

Mr. Total Nonstop Attitude!

[Xero]

It'd be nice to see the bWo again.

[The Pope]

At this point, the top names to possibly face RVD are Sabu, Too Cold Scorpio, or Kid Kash.
Blue Meanie was not at the little party thing they had yesterday.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It's Sabu. Was just on Dixies Twitter.

He can't go anymore. What the fuck.

[Destro 2.0]

I'm glad TNA deserves this failure.

[erickman]

At this point, the top names to possibly face RVD are Sabu, Too Cold Scorpio, or Kid Kash.
Blue Meanie was not at the little party thing they had yesterday.

i am suprised they let kid kash return i thought he burned the bridge too bad.

[itsmeJD]

i am suprised they let kid kash return i thought he burned the bridge too bad.

This is supposedly Tommy Dreamer ran and they gave him the creative ball to bring in who he chose. Not sure Dixie would have had she had the choice, but then again there are rarely bridges truly burnt in pro wrestling.

[Xero]

According to PWInsider, it's RVD vs Sabu.

[itsmeJD]

Yup...and no 3 way dance so here is hoping Sabu can still bring it.

[Swiss Ultimate]

If Sabu can hit all his signatures without botching, this will be another goodie.

[VSG]

I hope for TNA's sake that they don't regret bringing back New Jack.

[Schlomey]

Yeah just saw where Sabu was given the main event spot. I am not a fan of his. He is a permanent fixture on Botchamania. In his hay day he could shock and awe but his time in WWE was miserable and I can't imagine it's any better nowadays.

1 match announced for a PPV. Good luck TNA lol.

[itsmeJD]

Yeah just saw where Sabu was given the main event spot. I am not a fan of his. He is a permanent fixture on Botchamania. In his hay day he could shock and awe but his time in WWE was miserable and I can't imagine it's any better nowadays.

1 match announced for a PPV. Good luck TNA lol.

I agree with you on Sabu, I was ok with him being in the main event as long as they made it a 3 way dance to give Rob someone else to work with between high spots, but with ECW I don't necessarily feel you need a laid out card to make it work. I'm actually pissed that I have to be at work for the first half and pray it's actually a success...if for only Tommy Dreamers sake who I think deserves it.

[ministrychick77]

ugh.. great. sabu's not gonna be in very good shape for the gathering. well there goes that...

[bigslimjj]

any chance this may be a swerve? maybe Sabu is just a name to get the buys.

[DLVH84]

Don't give your hopes up. There will be a RVD/Jerry Lynn match in the future.