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Official Smackdown Preview
ROLLING THE DICE
JAN. 6, 2005
What could be in store for the first Smackdown! of 2005 as the program arrives at the Mohegan Sun hotel and casino in upstate Connecticut?
After all of the Smackdown! champions defended their title successfully last week in New Orleans, what new challenges could be on tap this week?
Well, for one, United States Champion John Cena will test his mic skills against Kenzo Suzuki in a Battle Rap. Also, one week after Eddie Guerrero failed to lie, cheat and steal his way to a win over Rey Mysterio in a tag team match, the Superstars will face off in singles action. m
Various WWE News
WWE.com has interviews with all the participants of this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber. Batista, Triple H, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Edge and Randy Orton will all be found there.
TNA Star Arrested
In today’s Houston Chronicle, they had an article on TNA’s Hector Garza (real name Hector Solano Segura). Apparently he has been arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Garza has had high profile matches in the past few weeks against NWA World Champion, Jeff Jarrett and Scott Hall on TNA iMPACT! and was well liked by TNA management. Here are excerpts from the story in today’s Houston Chronicle:
More on Abyss Leaving TNA
As mentioned yesterday, it appears that Abyss is done with TNA. At the iMPACT! taping, Abyss approached several members of TNA management including Jeff Jarrett, informing them that his deal had expired and that he was seeking a raise in order to stay. He also noted that he had received interest from WWE. Jarrett was said to have gotten intensely upset over Abyss’ decision especially since Abyss approached management fifteen minutes before they were scheduled to begin taping iMPACT! Dusty Rhodes reportedly played peacemaker and sent Abyss home, citing that it wasn’t the place to deal with the issue. TNA is not happy with being caught with their pants down over the situation. There is reportedly heat on Bob Ryder for the situation since he is responsible for dealing with contracts.
