Pulse Flashback 12/19/2004: Vince Russo To Retire, TNA Spoilers, ROH “Final Batlle 2004”

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Lance Storm Comments On Being “Boring”

Lance Storm talks about some of his past gimmicks in his latest commentary here.

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Vince Russo To Retire

VINCE RUSSO RETIRES – LAST APPEARANCE JANUARY 8TH IN WAYNE, NJ
Earlier this week, Vince Russo had a lengthy conversation with the Director of Operations for the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation (CSWF) where he sincerely expressed his emotional distance from the pro wrestling industry.

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New Velocity Announcer

On this weekend’s Velocity, Steve Romero made his WWE announcing debut replacing Bill DeMott as color commentator.

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RAW News: New Year’s Revolution Web Page Up, Best Of RAW 2004, More

WWE.com has a special Web site dedicated to New Year’s Revolution, featuring Dave Batista. On the page is a story about the Elimination Chamber main event.

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SD News: Tough Enough, Mideast Tapings, More

– The Armageddon match between Jesus and John Cena was not shown to the live audience in Nashville. [Credit: PWInsider.com]

– RVD was on the Titans pre-game show Monday night, and said he would not be making the trip overseas to Iraq. [Credit: PWInsider.com]

– The Tough Enough Web site has been updated with interviews with The Miz on his loss, other SD superstars on Puder’s win, and more.

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Palumbo and Mack News

Chuck Palumbo and Rodney Mack are scheduled to debut for All Japan Pro Wrestling at the February 5 Giant Baba Memorial Show, in an appearance scheduled by WWE’s John “Johnny Ace” Laurinaitis. Johnny Stamboli recently debuted for the company as well, portraying the new Great Muta character.

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Potential Spoiler for TNA iMPACT!

The plan right now is at this Tuesday’s TNA taping (scheduled to air on 12/24), the promotion will announce Jeff Jarrett’s challenger for the NWA championship at Final Resolution as well as officially announce X-Division champion Petey Williams vs. AJ Styles vs. Chris Sabin in an Ultimate X match for that PPV

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Match Listing for ROH “Final Batlle 2004”

Ring of Honor’s final event of the year will be the day after Christmas 12/26 in Philadelphia, PA with a 6 PM belltime at the National Guard Armory for “Final Battle 2004.” Just added to the show is Josh Daniels vs. Homicide. The complete updated lineup for that show features:

*Low Ki vs. American Dragon Bryan Danielson
*ROH champion Samoa Joe vs. Austin Aries

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