Raw Rating, Smackdown main event; Jeremy Borash comments on RVD, Sabu, Austin Starr, Benoit
    Submitted by Calvin Martin on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:18 PM EST





    The rating for the 5/21/07 episode of Monday Night Raw came in at a 3.7. Last week's Raw did a 3.6.

    Credit: WrestlingObserver.com




    The early Smackdown preview on WWE.com states:
    Kane, Mark Henry, Finlay and Batista will face off in a Fatal Four Way Match to determine the No. 1 contender to the Rated-R Superstar's gold. Who will earn the right to face Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship at One Night Stand?
    Dave Meltzer reports that Batista is expected to win.




    Rob “The Artiste” Sanderson sent the following recap:


    Saturday, May 19th, 2007
    The Pain Clinic pro wrestling talk show
    Hot Talk 1280 WHTK-AM (Rochester, New York)
    Listen to the full interview and show now at
    http://www.feelthepain.net

    On Saturday morning, May 19th, TNA announcer Jeremy Borash
    was on The Pain Clinic pro wrestling talk show with The
    Cashman, Andrew The Authority, The Artiste, and Danger Boy.
    Borash talked about the recent WWE release of Sabu, the
    potential signing of RVD with TNA, the success of TNA Today on
    YouTube, the suspension of the Austin Starr, upcoming TNA
    house shows in Upstate New York, “iMPACT!” adding a second
    hour, Slammiversary, and much more.

    Jeremy talked about attending the recent wrestling show in
    Memphis with Hulk Hogan, and said he watched the show in the
    stands with the Doctor of Style Slick “like a couple of marks.”

    Borash commented on WWE’s release this past week of Sabu.
    Jeremy said Sabu is one of his closest friends in the
    business. After Sabu finished with TNA last year at LockDown,
    Jeremy said Sabu told him “don’t worry, I’ll be back real
    soon.” Jeremy said Sabu would go back to the silent gimmick
    as he and the Pain Clinic crew were discussing the tragedy of
    WWE making Sabu’s character talk on television.

    Jeremy said there have been no official talks with Rob Van Dam
    and TNA yet. Jeremy put over RVD and sounded optimistic of
    possible main-event matches in TNA like RVD vs. AJ Styles.

    Chris Benoit was brought up and Jeremy mentioned that Benoit
    was close to signing with TNA before, but WWE just offered so
    much money that Benoit had to make the choice that would
    benefit his family more. Borash said he didn’t blame Benoit,
    as he probably would’ve made the same decision if he was in
    Benoit’s shoes.

    Jeremy was asked to comment on the 90 day suspension of The
    Austin Starr. He said you have to go with the talent that
    most wants to participate, which seemed to confirm the rumor
    that Starr refused to work on his day off because of birthday
    plans. JB said he went to bat for Starr coming into TNA and
    he kind of regrets that now. Borash said Starr is a great
    talent but wishes his head was in a different place sometimes.

    Jeremy gave breaking news: TNA will be holding a house show
    “very soon” in Syracuse, New York. When more details are
    available about that show as well as other shows in the
    Upstate New York area (including Rochester, although that’s
    not confirmed yet) he will be breaking that news on The Pain
    Clinic!

    Jeremy also talked about Slammiversary, the success of TNA
    Today on YouTube, and much more. To listen to the full
    interview now, check out the official website of The Pain
    Clinic at http://www.feelthepain.net




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