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TOP FIVE STORIES - Weekend edition: Three WWE PPV title changes, WWE announcer leaving, Lashley blasts Sapp, Jerry Lawler's son arrested, "State of TNA" address Jun 29, 2009 - 9:36:56 AM
Missed out on the top stories over the weekend? Following is our recap of the top stories you might have missed.
(1) Three titles change hands at The Bash. WWE's second PPV of the month led to three titles changing hands, but none of the Big Three - World Hvt., WWE Title, ECW Title. Rey Mysterio re-captured the Intercontinental Title from Chris Jericho in another epic encounter, Michelle McCool captured the Women's Title from Melina, and Jericho & Edge captured the Unified tag titles after being inserted into the Colons vs. Legacy tag title match. Caldwell's PPV Report and Keller's PPV Report
(2) Bobby Lashley smashes Bob Sapp. Bobby Lashley tackled Bob Sapp, then pounded him with right hands for over two minutes until Sapp tapped out to improve Lashley's MMA fight record to 4-0. Lashley's next fight might be in September. Meanwhile, his TNA status will be decided very soon with a contract "on the table." MMA fight report. Lashley's next fight report. Lashley in TNA status update
(3) Ring of Honor's Midwest Swing.. No titles changed hands during ROH's shows in Detroit and Chicago this weekend. Highlights of the weekend included ROH champion Austin Aries successfully defending against Nigel McGuinness on Saturday, Jimmy Jacobs bringing back the Age of the Fall on Friday, only to be taken out on Saturday, Ric Flair appearing at both shows for mid-show promos, and the ROH tag champions Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards victorious on Friday against Roderick Strong & KENTA, but losers on Saturday against Kevin Steen & El Generico, giving Steenerico a future ROH tag title shot. ROH is not scheduled to run any more shows until the end of July. Detroit show notes and Chicago show notes.
(4) Lilian Garcia out at the end of the year. WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia announced on Sunday that she gave her notice to WWE that she will be leaving the company at the end of the year when her contract expires. Read Lilian's comments.
(5) Brian Christopher arrested. Jerry Lawler's son, former WWE wrestler "Grand Masta Sexay" Brian Christopher was arrested in Tennessee on Friday morning for disorderly conduct. Christopher resisted arrest and is being held in jail. He faces a court hearing on Monday. Report on Christopher's arrest
Others Receiving Votes: Former ECW valet Francine ran an ECW Reunion show in the former ECW Arena featuring The Sandman, Terry Funk, Raven, and Sabu. Show details and Justin Credible interview ... Batista set to star in a movie with boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. Details on movie. ... TNA president Dixie Carter will address several issues in a "State of TNA" address on Monday. Details on Carter's speech. ... WWE changed the names of two more PPVs. No Mercy and Cyber Sunday are out. Hell in a Cell and Annihilation are in. PPV name change report. ... Sheik Abdul Bashir reportedly signed a new long-term deal with TNA. Bashir report
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