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Post by tg11 on Apr 13, 2015 21:41:04 GMT -5
- Makes sense to start off Smackdown with the hometown hero Dean Ambrose the WWE United States Champion because we're in his neck of the woods but then to see him be interrupted by Seth Rollins, I mean both of these men could end up being Mr. Money in the Bank and be the one to be the MITB briefcase holder because out of the 8 I would say these 2 have probably the best chance but then for it to lead up to tonight's main event, it is only fitting considering we are in Ambrose's hometown but for Vince to make the match, it seems Rollins he is going to do something to The Chairman if not now then he will soon enough
- Then McMahon making another match for this Monday with Rollins going up against Orton, it seems Mr. McMahon he is taking charge, serves Rollins right for trying to put his hands on Vince
- The Purge, WWE Tag Team Champions Solomon Crowe and Sami Zayn in their first match since becoming WWE Tag Team Champions they beat The Rhodes Brothers, well I can't say that I'm surprised here really considering the problems Goldust and Cody Rhodes have had as of late but this pretty much has set the tone for Cody turning heel on Goldust I mean leaving his brother to dry like that yet again leaving his brother to get beat down while he watches I mean The Rhodes Brothers are essentially no more but I can only wonder what happens now with Dusty's sons?
- Ryback beating Jack Swagger, it seems Ryback he has proven that he has what it takes to be a Real American but Ryback aside from being American he is a damn good one too especially if this monster is going to be representing the USA against Russia's Rusev the undefeated Rusev but then seeing Rusev show up post-match to attack Ryback, Ryback's ankle which was wore out by Swagger and Rusev taking advantage locking Ryback in the Accolade I wonder if this will just keep happening to Ryback? Or will Ryback actually do something to turn the tide back in his favor?
- Cesaro in his first match since becoming Undisputed WWE Champion beats Kofi Kingston a former World Heavyweight Champion in your diary a former Mr. Money in the Bank, well Cesaro needs as much momentum as he can get seeing as how he just won the title at Payback and not to mention with Heyman in his corner he essentially has to get better and better and this match against Kofi was probably the start of Cesaro perhaps going on a roll from here on out but with that said Danielson the former Undisputed WWE Champion has his rematch clause but will he show up on RAW this Monday to confront Cesaro & Heyman?
- Bray Wyatt with an eerie promo but after all the things Bray has done this year, perhaps with Bray winning Money in the Bank it would just cap off a phenomenal year for him because at WrestleMania XXX he ends the 21-0 undefeated streak of The Undertaker and then beats Kane The Undertaker's brother twice in separate extreme matches a Falls Count Anywhere and a Last Man Standing Match honestly is there anything Bray Wyatt hasn't done yet? Perhaps him winning Money in the Bank could be finally what takes Bray Wyatt even more into superstardom
- AJ Styles the WWE Intercontinental Champion beating Tyson Kidd, this match is good as far as TV matches go and honestly if it ever happened in real life I know I would love to see it but to see Styles go over it makes sense considering he has more going for him at the moment than Kidd does but then seeing Styles and Barrett backstage with one another the Styles Clash might get banned like really? Like does Barrett have to stoop so low as to getting a move banned? I mean he lost to Styles not once but twice and both of those times were fair and square
- Nikki Bella she proved that she is worthy of having a WWE Divas Championship match but then again so is Brie but which sister will end up facing AJ Lee when all is said and done for the WWE Divas Championship? Only one of them can unless it somehow ends up being a Triple Threat Match or maybe this is what will perhaps end up causing friction between Brie and Nikki but if this does then what better way for AJ to get into their heads to turn them against each other? Divide and conquer
- And in the main event I just figured WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose would go over Rollins in the main event seeing as how they are from Ambrose's hometown but at the same time Rollins I guess he needed the win more badly considering Payback he lost his match for the Undisputed WWE Championship but Rollins now he has even more momentum heading into Money in the Bank but how about the other competitors I am sure they will be in action on RAW this Monday?
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Post by Jord on Apr 14, 2015 18:59:57 GMT -5
The Ambrose/Rollins stuff to kick things off was a fine way to set-up the main event for tonight. Loved Vince throwing Rollins into a match with Orton for Raw this coming Monday. Obvious win for The Purge over Rhodes and Goldust. The post-match stuff was interesting between Rhodes and Goldust. I can definitely see that being the final straw with them teaming together. Ryback over Swagger is fine. I love that Rusev and Lana had the Andre the Giant memorial trophy melted haha! Kofi's a bit of a weak opponent for Cesaro in his first match as champion but I guess it was done because they could put on a good match. Obviously Cesaro was going over here. I'm looking forward to seeing how you build Cesaro up into being a true main event player. Kidd/Styles would be a great match. I loved Barrett banning Styles from using the Styles Clash in his rematch for the Intercontinental Championship. I for sure thought Nikki would lose her match against Naomi given the backstage segment between Nikki and Brie. Now that Nikki's picked up 2 wins in the past week, I can definitely see her being in contention for the title instead of Brie. Big win for Rollins over Ambrose in the main event. Rollins is personally my pick for the Money in the Bank match so it will be interesting to see who you go with to win the briefcase.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 14, 2015 21:03:37 GMT -5
 JUNE 9, 2014 FROM THE TARGET CENTER IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
The Raw intro video airs and the cameras follow up by coming in to the Target Center from Minneapolis, Minnesota! At ringside is Michael Cole, John Bradshaw Layfield and after six weeks off of commentary, Jerry 'The King' Lawler is back! Cole gives a big welcome back to Lawler and says it is great to see him. "Thanks, Michael. I know you don't really feel that way but it is great to be back indeed!" JBL mutters that he is glad to see King too, he guesses. Cole moves on to what is to come tonight as in our main event it will be Randy Orton in his first match since WrestleMania taking on Seth Rollins! Also, Bryan Danielson is here after losing the Undisputed WWE Championship eight days ago to Antonio Cesaro and is ready to answer the challenge laid down by Paul Heyman and Cesaro to come down to the ring and call them out! All this and plenty more live on Monday Night Raw!
The theme music of Bryan Danielson rumbles through the arena, the Minneapolis crowd roaring for him as he makes his way out from the back - working up the 'Yes!' chants immediately. He hops from the ramp all the way down to the ring and steps right in, keeping the crowd going some more before taking a microphone from ringside. He smiles and laughs as the crowd refuses to let up on the chanting. He puts his hand up to try and calm them down so he can finally speak. "Look, guys, I really appreciate it but if I could be a little more serious right now I'm not in that great of a mood..." The crowd gives some boos and Danielson raises his eyebrows to them. "I mean, seeing you guys after eight days in disappointment certainly helps me a little bit." He cracks another smile as the boos turn to cheers quickly, the 'Yes!' chants building up. Danielson lets them go for a little while before pulling the microphone back up. "Last October I lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Brock Lesnar... I faced him a few weeks later inside Hell in a Cell and he injured me in that match. He injured me to the point that I needed surgery on my shoulder and I could barely move my head around for two months. I worked my ass off to get back and I came back at the Royal Rumble and with all of you behind me I won the Royal Rumble match for the second time in my career!" The chanting goes on as Bryan keeps going, talking about how he went on to WrestleMania and he defeated the 'Beast' Brock Lesnar and he took the Undisputed WWE Championship. "I defended it at Extreme Rules in a fatal four way against three of the most talented guys this company has to offer. I went through a month of hell with Seth Rollins trying to cave my head in night in and night out and I beat him too but after all of that... after all of that hard work... I had it all ripped away from me in a matter of minutes." The Target Center boos as Bryan gestures up to the titantron, an image from Payback being shown with Antonio Cesaro and Paul Heyman standing over him, the prior holding the Undisputed WWE Championship over his head. "So Cesaro... Paul... you told me to come out here and get some things off my chest but before I go any further I'd like to have you two come out so I can say it to your faces." The WWE Universe approves of the call out, the 'Yes!' chants growing louder and louder - coming to a quick halt as Antonio Cesaro's music hits, the new Undisputed WWE Champion making his way out along with Paul Heyman.
"Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah!" Heyman says while flapping his hand open and shut, strutting down the rampway with his client. "Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to direct your attention away from this scraggly undersized garden gnome of a man and have you look to a real man, a real champion, my client... Antonio Cesaro!" He puts his hand out in front of him, Cesaro throwing his hands up to jeers. The two come in to the ring slowly, Heyman continuing to berate Danielson by saying that he doesn't care that he had everything ripped away from him. "You see, Mr. Danielson, I've said many of times before I have much respect for you but it doesn't mean I like you. Therefore, I do not feel bad in the slightest bit that you had your magnificent title run of, what? Fifty-five days? Ripped away from you." Bryan quickly responds, saying that he doesn't like Paul either but unlike him, he doesn't respect him in the slightest. The Minneapolis crowd applauds the response, Heyman laughing and putting his hand out to Cesaro to keep him from doing anything. "Respect me or not, Mr. Danielson, but may I remind you that this is the second of my clients to embarrass you and take away your precious title..." A loud 'ooh' comes from the retort, Cesaro getting a kick out of it himself. Heyman keeps going on and says that life isn't like a fairy tale, things don't always end up going the way the people want and some times the bad guys do win and he certainly classifies himself as a bad guy. "Yeah, that's right. Paul Heyman is a bad guy. But the thing is, Paul Heyman is also a genius and Paul Heyman manages champions! You know that word, Bryan? Champions? Or has that slipped your mind like your Undisputed WWE Championship has slipped around the waist of the 'Swiss Superman'?" He and Cesaro share a laugh over the words.Danielson steps up, staring Heyman down - telling him to step aside so he can talk to his client. Heyman snickers again and backs away slowly, putting his hands out and letting Danielson look up in to the eyes of Cesaro, whom just grins down at him. "Antonio, a couple of years ago I became Mr. Money in the Bank just like you did. Last week Paul mentioned how you had a lot of doubters... well, so did I. But I worked and worked and worked to get those people to believe in me and even if they didn't after it was all said and done, I knew deep down I deserved my spotlight. But the thing about you is... I don't think you deserve this." He points to the title around his waist and Cesaro takes exception to the comment, taking the microphone away from Heyman and widening his eyes at Danielson. "You don't think I deserve this? I'm the most talented man in the WWE and I'm a true champion, unlike you!" The two stare down, Bryan looking around the arena as the crowd breaks out in to a 'No!' chant in response to Cesaro, whom tells them all to shut up. Danielson looks back up to the champion and smiles. "You know, Antonio, you may not believe this but these people are pretty smart and I think they know a real champion when they see one and I don't think they see one in you. You may have think you proved them all wrong but you haven't proven anything! That's why I'm implementing my rematch clause and I'm implementing my rematch clause at the event we're both very familiar with... Money in the Bank!" He drops his microphone to the mat, pumping his fingers high in the air while in the face of Cesaro, leading the 'Yes!' chants throughout the thousands in the Target Center! Antonio slowly backs down, exiting the ring with a scowl across his face along with Heyman as Bryan continues to go on and on with the WWE Universe!
Back from break, Bryan Danielson remains in the ring leading on the WWE Universe in the 'Yes!' chants, as he is prepared for action. The chants quickly die down as Jack Swagger's music soon hits, the 'Real American' making his way out from the back along with Zeb Colter.
BRYAN DANIELSON DEF. JACK SWAGGER (W/ZEB COLTER) » The bell rings, the two circling around before locking up - Danielson bringing Swagger to the mat repeatedly. The slumping 'Real American' grows frustrated quickly and tosses Bryan in to the corner, driving shoulders to the gut until a four count from the official. He hits a series of slams to the mat, garnering a couple of near falls in the process. He starts to target the ankle, getting up to his feet and going for the Ankle Lock - Bryan pushing him off before it can be locked in. He gets back up and hits Swagger with hard chops that send him to the mat repeatedly. He rocks him in to the corner, blasting him with dropkick after dropkick. Fired up, Danielson gets the crowd going with the 'Yes!' chants and he flies off from the corner with the Running Knee! He follows up by locking Swagger up in the Yes! Lock. Swagger scrambles his hands around, trying to find a way free. He has nowhere to go, however, and has to submit to the hold.
The crowd pops as Danielson lets go of the hold, getting back on to his feet. He starts the chanting again but his celebration is cut short as Antonio Cesaro comes in to the ring and blasts him in the back of the head with the Undisputed WWE Championship belt! The Minnesota fans boo very loudly as Cesaro forces Bryan up, shoving him off the ropes and catching him on the return with the tossing uppercut! He stands over Danielson, scooping his title back up and shoving it in his face. "I don't deserve it!? I DON'T DESERVE IT!?" Shouts Cesaro, dragging Bryan up one more time in order to plant him with the Neutralizer! He takes his title, getting back on to his feet and raising it up high once again, placing his foot on the chest of Danielson.
A promo video airs following the break for the Money in the Bank pay-per-view with the official theme song for the event, "Should've Known" by The Heroes Lie, in the background. The video indicates how winning Money in the Bank isn't just an opportunity - it is almost a guarantee, as all but one man to hold Money in the Bank has gone on to cash in and become World Champion. Money in the Bank takes place from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on June 29, 2014!
NIKKI BELLA (W/BRIE BELLA) DEF. DIVA'S CHAMPION AJ LEE IN A NON-TITLE MATCH » The match begins, the two going back and forth early. AJ tries for the Black Widow quickly but Nikki holds on to the ropes, not allowing the Diva's Champion to keep the hold in for long. She regroups on the outside with Brie, AJ following and going for a kick only for Nikki to throw her sister in the way! She shoves AJ back first in to the steel post and tosses her in to the ring, going for the pin only to get a count of two. Nikki gets frustrated, pulling at the hair of AJ and firing away at her. The referee gets to a count of four and she lets up, allowing AJ to get back up in the corner and go for a clothesline, AJ ducking away from it and get a roll up for two. AJ gets back up and drops Nikki to the mat multiple times. She has her leg grabbed by Brie, however, causing AJ to grow distracted. She turns to Brie for a moment before turning to Nikki, being blasted with a vicious forearm to the face before nailing the Rack Attack! Nikki quickly rolls the Diva's Champion over and hooks the outside leg for a three count. Nikki slowly gets back on to her feet with a smile, Brie slowly joining her sister in the ring. She holds the arm up of her sister, seeming half-hearted over it. The Bella Twins stand tall over the Diva's Champion, Nikki taking the title away from the referee and holding it over her head, Brie aiding her with it as Nikki very may well be the contending of the Bella Twins with her victory tonight, having technically pinned the Diva's Champion two weeks in a row.
Backstage following the break, Renee Young is standing by and welcomes her guests at this time - the WWE Tag Team Champions, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe of The Purge. They step forward, clutching the belts over their shoulders, Renee asking them how it is to be the WWE Tag Team Champions. "We're taking steps to the top! We're going rung by rung!" Says Crowe with a grin. "Rung by rung... just like Kevin Owens will at Money in the Bank. The three of us, Renee... we're TAKING OVER! WE! ARE! TAKING! OVER! And there is nobody that is going to stop us." Zayn agrees with his partner, saying that he and Solomon have been wrecking havoc along with Kevin since they made their debut the night after WrestleMania and already they are the WWE Tag Team Champions and just as Crowe alluded to, he thinks Owens will walk out of Money in the Bank with the briefcase. "It's just like when The Hardy Boyz, or any team for that matter, face us. They'll just walk away with nothing to show for it besides pain throughout their whole body and a loss. The Hardy Boyz are just another brick in the wall in the way of The Purge and they will fall..." Zayn smiles but it slowly fades away as Matt and Jeff step forward, getting a cheer from the crowd inside the arena. "Good to know you boys are so confident." Matt says, telling them that they better stay that way. Jeff continues on, informing Zayn and Crowe that they are cashing in their rematch clause next week right here on Monday Night Raw! "Keep those belts warm for us." He says, patting the one over Zayn's shoulder. The Hardy Boyz head off as Zayn and Crowe stare them down, adjusting their title belts. Elsewhere, Seth Rollins is seen walking around backstage with a frustrated look on his face. He is approached by Dean Ambrose to cheers from the WWE Universe and they stare each other down, the United States Champion laughing. "What's the matter, Sethy? You look a little worried... worried like Randy Orton is going to kick your ass tonight." Rollins snickers in return, reminding Ambrose that he beat him in his hometown of Cincinnati last week on Smackdown. Ambrose raises his eyebrows, muttering 'wow' a few times. He tells Seth that he is right, he did beat him last week on Smackdown but he also had to do it like a cheap 'little bitch'. The Minneapolis crowd pops inside the arena, Ambrose adjusting his title belt and telling Seth that it is okay. "Because I'm sure later on when you face Randy Orton he'll set you straight. As for me... I've got myself a match to get to. Maybe you should watch and, uh, see how to get the job done before your match." He brushes shoulders with Rollins as he heads off, Seth left enraged over the words of the 'Lunatic Fringe'.
UNITED STATES CHAMPION DEAN AMBROSE DEF. SHEAMUS IN A NON-TITLE MATCH »
Ambrose gets to his feet as the crowd cheers him for his victory. He is presented his United States Championship belt but before he has a chance to celebrate, Kevin Owens comes in to the ring from behind and delivers a shot to the back of the head! Owens unleashes with stomps to the chest and face, choking the 'Lunatic Fringe' with his boot in the corner! He turns around to Sheamus as he gets up and smashes him with a clothesline over the ropes. He turns back to Ambrose and charges at him, hitting a big cannonball senton splash! Owens rises back up and looks all around the booing arena, growing a slight grin at the reaction. He drags Ambrose up slowly before nailing a powerbomb right in to the corner! The leader of The Purge stands over Ambrose, breathing heavily, as a message has been sent that by the dangerous Owens that he could win Money in the Bank just with his destruction.
Back from break, the commentary team expresses their excitement for the announcement of the match set for Thursday night as two of the men in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match face off as Kevin Owens makes his Smackdown debut to take on the United States Champion, Dean Ambrose, in non-title action! This match made after just moments ago where Owens attacked not only Ambrose, but Sheamus, and in the process made a big statement to the Money in the Bank field.
RUSEV (W/LANA) DEF. R-TRUTH (W/BO DALLAS) » The match begins, Truth stepping around the ring slowly. He approaches Rusev and throws a couple of shots to the face, hitting off the ropes only to come back to a huge kick to the face! Rusev completely overpowers and dominates him, delivering multiple slams. He blasts Truth with a body splash in the corner and lets him fall to the mat, stomping across the lower back. With a scowl, he applies the Accolade and Truth struggles only for a short time before tapping out.
Rusev refuses to let up on the hold despite the pleas of the official, Dallas rushing in to the ring and hitting him with a shot to the face. The crowd gets behind Bo as he continues to throw shots to Rusev, only to be mashed with a leaping kick to the jaw! Dallas hits the mat hard and Rusev locks him in the Accolade! The Target Center keeps booing Rusev, whom shouts to them in response. As he wrenches away at the hold, 'FEED ME!' is heard - Ryback making his way out from the back, hobbling on one good leg from last week on Smackdown! He rolls in to the ring and ducks a shot from Rusev as he gets up, pummeling him with strikes to the face. "STUPID!" Shouts Ryback as he rocks Rusev against the ropes, spilling him over with a clothesline! The 'Bulgarian Brute' stumbles back on to his feet, falling back on to the ramp with his eyes widened. Lana quickly rushes over to him to hold him back as Ryback begs for more!
Backstage, Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman are seen walking down the halls together. Reigns goes one-on-one with fellow Money in the Bank participant, the 'Big Red Monster' Kane, next!
ROMAN REIGNS (W/PAUL HEYMAN) DEF. KANE » The bell is called for by the referee, the two big men coming up and trading fists. Reigns talks some trash and gets hit with a hard shot to the chin! Kane levels him and gets things in his favor early, hitting a big boot that garners him a two count. The 'Big Red Monster' isn't playing and goes for the Chokeslam immediately after, Reigns managing to push himself off and hit a huge Samoan Drop! He gets fired up and pulls Kane up in to the corner, hitting him with multiple clotheslines. He whips him across the ring and misses a splash, Kane catching him with the Chokeslam on the turnaround! He goes for the pin, Roman just barely managing to power out of it! Kane grows frustrated and drags him back up, tossing him in to the corner and hitting some strikes. After a sidewalk slam, he rises to his feet and calls for the Tombstone Piledriver! He lets Reigns rise and pulls him on to his shoulder, Roman kicking his legs and getting down. He ducks a clothesline and hits off the ropes, returning with a Superman Punch! Kane drops to the mat and Reigns backs to the corner, letting out his signature roar to the crowd, whom boo him in response. He charges at Kane as he gets up, dropping him with the Spear! He hooks the outside leg for the three count.
Heyman comes in to the ring to join his client, holding Reigns arm up high. "I've got one Money in the Bank winner, here's number two!" Shouts Heyman, indicating that his client will soon join the current Undisputed WWE Champion in the list of Money in the Bank Ladder Match winners.
Backstage, Wade Barrett and The Commonwealth are seen standing in the halls talking to a man in a suit, as Barrett will be out next to announce the decision of the Board of Directors.
Wade Barrett's music hits following the commercial break, The Commonwealth all making their way out to the stage along with a man in a suit holding a briefcase in one hand. The group all make their way down and in to the ring, Barrett wielding a microphone as the Minneapolis crowd boos him. "You shouldn't be booing me, you should be kneeling before me." Barrett says with a smile, resulting in an even more negative reception. "Last week I told AJ Styles that I was going to have my lawyer work vigorously to do the right thing and the right thing is to ban that dangerous move of his, the Styles Clash. Not only that, but due to the use of that move, reward me with another Intercontinental Championship match because with that move banned, I would have never lost the Intercontinental Championship in the first place!" The Target Center boos, obviously disagreeing with Barrett's opinion. As he continues on explaining how he was 'the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time', the crowd breaks in to a 'You suck!' chant that distracts the King of The Commonwealth momentarily. He regroups after going off at them, continuing on. "After a week of work between myself, my lawyer here and the WWE Board of Directors it has been agreed upon that not only will the Styles Clash move that could very well result in broken necks around here be banned from the WWE, but I will receive my rightful title opportunity at Money in the Bank." He lets out a laugh, The Commonwealth applauding as the lawyer opens up his briefcase, showing the paperwork to the crowd. Barrett guarantees that everything there is in order and in just a few weeks, he'll again be Intercontinental Champion.
As The Commonwealth prepare to exit the ring, AJ Styles' theme music hits and the crowd pops for the Intercontinental Champion as he comes out to the stage, pulling his hood down and raising a microphone to his lips. "Y'know Wade, it's pretty pathetic that you have to stoop that low to get another title shot... But the thing is, Styles Clash or not, I would have beaten you those two times regardless and at Money in the Bank... I'm gonna do it again!" He smiles and the crowd cheers, Barrett shaking his head and saying that won't be what will happen and he ought to not dare use the Styles Clash to get himself disqualified because he'll lose his title if he does! "Yeah, AJ, that's part of the rules of this contract as well! If you use that move on me, or anybody else, you'll be stripped of the Intercontinental Championship!" Barrett lets out a laugh, Styles looking out to the booing crowd and then down to the floor. He pats his title around his waist and says that is some very harsh set of rules. "But, Wade, I don't need the Styles Clash to beat you. I beat you once, I can beat you twice... I might even do it a third and fourth time! See, I spoke to the Board of Directors today and once they told me their decision, I proposed an idea... an idea that our match at Money in the Bank isn't just a regular old singles match. No, Wade, we're going to have ourselves a two out of three falls match!" The WWE Universe seems to approve of the idea, but Barrett does not - shouting that he shouldn't have to beat him twice, Styles not caring in the slightest as he pulls his title off from around his waist and holds it up high over his head towards Barrett, whom remains fuming mad in the ring!
'Here to Show the World' hits following the break, Dolph Ziggler making his way out from the back to a very loud, mixed reception. He smack talks the crowd on his way down the ramp, coming around the ring and to the announce table to join in commentary for the upcoming match. Cole welcomes him, but Ziggler doesn't seem interested. "Yeah, yeah. Shut up already, Cole! I'm out here to steal the show once again and I'm going to do your job and I'm going to do it better than you." In the ring stands Tyson Kidd, along with his wife Natalya, John Cena's music soon hitting to an equally loud mixed reception as Ziggler had just received.
TYSON KIDD (W/NATALYA) DEF. JOHN CENA VIS DISQUALIFICATION » The match gets under way, Cena quickly bringing Kidd to the mat and using his strength to his advantage. As he completely dominates the early goings, Ziggler goes off on commentary. "Look at John, look at him! Watch as he buries the young, bright future stars of the WWE!" Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Kidd pulls himself down, rolling Cena up for a surprising two count. The duo get right back up and Kidd runs at Cena, being picked up in the air only to reverse it in to a hurricanrana that sends Cena face first in to the corner! John gets back up and turns around, catching Kidd as he comes running and dropping him face first in to the turnbuckle. He flies off the ropes and comes back with a shoulder block, followed by another one. Cena pops back up and gives a "You Can't See Me!" wave to Kidd, hitting off the ropes and returning with the Five Knuckle Shuffle! He gets back to his feet and turns to the crowd, raising his hands up in signature taunt in preparation for the Attitude Adjustment. He turns around to Kidd getting up but before he can come up to him, Ziggler comes sliding in to the ring and shockingly drops Tyson with the Zig Zag! The referee calls for the bell!
Cena looks on in absolute shock as part of the crowd applauds Ziggler, whom slowly rises back on to his feet with a big, cocky smirk across his face. He runs his hands through his and throws it in Cena's face. John looks away for a moment before turning back to Ziggler - tackling him to the mat! He levels him with shot after shot to the face and the two roll underneath the ropes, Cena throwing Dolph all the way across the announce table! John makes his way around it, only for Ziggler to take a steel chair and jab it in to his gut! Cena collapses on to one knee and Dolph crashes it across the back! He hits a few more shots to the spine before wrapping the chair around the steel post in aggression! He moves back over to his rival and cups his head, slapping him across the face while yelling. "YOU WANT THE SPOTLIGHT, JOHN!? YOU WANT THE SPOTLIGHT!? HUH!? IT'S MINE NOW! IT'S MINE NOW, YOU HEAR ME!? IT'S MINE!" He throws his head off the floor as multiple referees make their way over, putting their hands out to get Ziggler to step back. The 'Show Off' slowly does, spitting at Cena before walking away. "What a disgusting act by Dolph Ziggler..." Lawler mutters on commentary, Cena left blinking rapidly while still laid out on the floor, the officials checking to see if he is alright.
Backstage, Tyson Kidd and Natalya are seen walking through the halls. "I just beat John Cena... FACT!" Kidd keeps saying to the people they pass. "Hey, did you see that?" He says to one of the crew members, shaking his head. "I just beat John Cena! FACT! Thirteen time World Champion! FACT!" He offers up a high five and, awkwardly, the crew members accepts. Kidd and Natalya continue to walk, Tyson saying that the new era of Tyson Kidd is alive and well!
KOFI KINGSTON VS CURTIS AXEL GOES TO A NO CONTEST » The bell sounds and the match gets underway, Kingston bringing Axel down with multiple very high flying moves. Before Axel even has a chance to get back in to the match, however, the signature of The Wyatt Family hits and the lights go out in the arena. They come back on after a few moments, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan taking both Axel and Kingston out with boots to the face, chucking them out of the ring as Bray Wyatt stands in the middle of the ring. The referee scurries out of the ring after Rowan takes one big step towards him.
Wyatt twirls a microphone in his hand. "Did you forget about me?" He questions to the crowd with an evil cackle. "Did you forget about the new phenom!? The new monster!? THE NEW FACE OF FEAR!? THE ONE IN TWENTY ONE AND ONE!? THE MAN SOON TO BE KNOWN AS MISTER... Money in the Bank... did you forget about me?" He wags his finger to the crowd saying that of course they did not, because they all known deep down in their very souls that he will be climbing that ladder in twenty days time, reaching up to the heavens and pulling down the briefcase. "Pulling down the briefcase that when you open it... leads to a different dimension... a dimension that holds... unlimited potential. A dimension that opens only for ONE MAN AND ONE MAN ONLY AND THAT IS THE MAN WITH THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS, THAT MAN IS ME! BRAY! WYATT! WHAT MAKES YOU DOUBT ME NOW!? HE'S GOT THE WHOOOLLEE WORLLLD... IN HIS HAAANDDS... HE'S GOT THE WHOOOLEE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS..." He continues the song, some of the crowd getting in to it. "He's got the whole world in his... hands." He drops his microphone and spreads his arms out from his knees, smiling to the WWE Universe as the signature of The Wyatt Family hits once again.
Goldust is seen backstage standing outside of a locker room door following the break, pacing back and forth with his arms crossed. The door opens and out steps his brother, Cody Rhodes, Goldust saying he was in there forever. "Cody, what the hell has gotten in to you the past couple of months?" Goldust questions, Cody squinting and asking what he means. "Look, we did the brothers therapy thing, we tried competing out there over and over again and you just keep... snapping! You just keep... acting strange, Cody. I'm worried about you." The younger of the two laughs and smiles, saying he shouldn't be worried about him, because everything is alright. Goldust shakes his head in disagreement, saying that everything isn't alright. "Cody, I want this brotherhood to work. I want us to be the best tag team in this company. I want us to go to the top and never look back but as long as you can't keep your mind in one place, we can't do that! That's why next week I've asked dad to come here and try and get through to you." Goldust walks away, Cody left looking down at the floor. He looks back up after a moment, his eye twitching. "Sounds good... brother." He says, cracking a slight grin before walking away.
Elsewhere stands Renee Young, introducing her guest at this time - 'The Viper' Randy Orton. He steps forward to a huge pop from the crowd, Renee welcoming him back and asking how he is feeling going in to his first match since WrestleMania against Seth Rollins tonight. "You know something, Renee, I was taking my well needed time off after everything that went down in the months and months of being aligned with The Authority and dealing with Hunter, Steph, Dave, all of them and when I flicked on Monday Night Raw week after week I kept seeing one guy be the focal point. I saw one guy be in control of things and that one guy was Seth Rollins." Boos come for the mention of the name from the 'Apex Predator', Orton crossing his arms and shrugging his shoulders, saying that in case people don't remember it was last year at Summerslam he faced Seth one-on-one and Seth managed to get one over on him. "Tonight, I get the chance to get my revenge because that is something I constantly crave, Renee... Another thing I crave is being at the top of this company and I don't need a guy like Seth Rollins standing in my way so maybe... just maybe... I'll get a little bit of adrenaline going and not only hit Seth Rollin with an RKO but maybe I'll kick his head right off his shoulders and we won't have to worry about him come Money in the Bank." Orton grins, looking away in to the distance before heading off for the main event match!
RANDY ORTON DEF. SETH ROLLINS » Orton and Rollins stare each other down from opposing corners, the bell ringing. They slowly move their way out and circle around the ring before coming to the middle, locking up. Rollins backs down fast, Orton trying to follow after him only for Seth to slide to the outside. He looks to the crowd and laughs, thinking he outsmarted Orton only to have 'The Viper' reach between the ropes and grab him by the hair! He drags Rollins back in to the ring and slams him face first in to the mat. He stomps away at Rollins and lets him scurry up in the corner, being hit with a kick to the face. Seth takes a big swing of momentum in his favor after a neckbreaker. He gets close two counts over and over again, eventually going to the top rope. He leaps off for a crossbody but Orton catches him, reversing it in to a powerslam! He hooks the leg but also gets a count of two, a commercial break coming as Randy gathers himself. Following the break, Orton remains in control of the match and works Rollins very slowly all around the ring. He picks up the pace after a smack to the face, Rollins trying to run after seeing the fury in the eyes of the 'Apex Predator', only to be caught and beaten upon in the corner. Orton chucks him between the ropes and while seething at the mouth in rage, hits the rope hung DDT! He gets back up and spins around, throwing his hands up and down to get the crowd going. He drops to the mat and slams his fists in to it repeatedly, Rollins rising right in to the grasp of the RKO - only to shove Randy away and catch him with a superkick as he comes off the ropes! He goes for the pin but once again gets a near fall! Rollins is shocked and takes Orton to his feet, teeing off at him with shots to the chest and head. He delivers a big enziguri after Orton catches his foot and makes his way out to the apron. Slowly, Seth climbs to the top rope and after Randy rises, hits him with a knee to the head! The 'Viper' quickly rolls back on to his feet and Rollins hits him with a huge kick to the gut, flying off the ropes and returning for the Curb Stomp only to have Orton pull out of the way and drop him with the RKO! He hooks both legs up quickly and gets the one, two, three!
The Target Center explodes as Orton gets back on to his feet, going from ropes to ropes and shaking them as he is all fired up, having notched a win in his first match back! He throws his hands up to get the crowd going some more and even goes to the second rope, throwing up his signature taunt. He looks behind slowly to see Rollins on his stomach, slowly crawling towards the ropes. Licking his lips, the 'Viper' drops down from the turnbuckle and kneels down in the corner, bending up and down in anticipation. "Is he... is he going for the punt kick!?" Cole questions, Lawler reminding him what Randy said before the match! Rollins pulls himself on to all fours with help from the ropes, Orton storming forward for the punt, Rollins just barely managing to drop to the mat and slide out of the ring! The boos fill the arena as Seth stumbles his way up against the barricade, his eyes opened wide in shock as he was almost hit with the boot of Orton. The 'Apex Predator' doesn't seem to care too much, however, as he climbs on to the second turnbuckle just feet away from Rollins, a smile across his face as his music hits. "Thank goodness that Randy Orton didn't hit that kick..." JBL mutters. Michael Cole says that he still has two weeks to deliver it and has six other men he could take out with it before Money in the Bank! Cole signs things off as Monday Night Raw draws to an end!
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 14, 2015 21:08:48 GMT -5
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| Only one man in WWE history has failed to win a World Championship
after cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase and now, it is Seth Rollins
Dean Ambrose, Kane, Roman Reigns, Sheamus, Bray Wyatt, Randy
Orton and Kevin Owens looking to become Mr. Money in the Bank. | Bryan Danielson's uprising was brought to a halt by Antonio Cesaro as he
cashed in his Money in the Bank at Payback with his new manager, Paul
Heyman at his side. Now, Danielson looks to reclaim the Undisputed WWE
Championship as he gets his rematch at the familiar pay-per-view event. | 
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| In a rivalry that has become personal over Dolph Ziggler wanting to have
John Cena stop "taking opportunities" from guys like him. After winning a
mach against Cena at Payback, Ziggler wanted an immediate title shot.
Mr. McMahon, however, would call for a number one contenders rematch.
| AJ Styles beat Wade Barrett on two occasions, the first time winning the
Intercontinental Championship and the second Barrett's rematch. Wade,
however, has gotten AJ Styles' finishing move - the Styles Clash - banned
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Post by snickelodeon on Apr 15, 2015 15:24:35 GMT -5
Your graphics especially for MITB but also Raw and Smack Down are ace!
On paper your MITB card could be one of the best ever. You don't need much more to add giving each match time you've got a winner of a show on your hands.
Enjoyed Raw, I'm a big fan of the Bryan, Cesaro, Lesnar, Heyman, Reigns possibilities not sure where your going with it but it could be magic so many options. It has the potential to be my favourite story at the minute. Will continue to follow this closely.
One issue that I have with you diary is there's too much text and detail and like most segments in everyone's diaries not enough comes out of every segment to justify the long wall of text. Maybe that's just me.
Text aside I did really enjoy Raw from Bryan/Cesaro to Rollins/Orton and Ambrose/Sheamus it made for a fun read.
Really looking forward to the PPV and the WWE title picture over the next few months.
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Post by Planktung on Apr 15, 2015 17:36:13 GMT -5
Quickly looking over Payback and what's happened since, the biggest story obviously is Antonio Cesaro's becoming of Undisputed WWE Champion. I'm very mixed on the decision, to be honest. I do love Cesaro, but over the past year that he held the Money in the Bank briefcase, I never saw him as championship material with his booking. The Paul Heyman alliance will definitely help him out, though, and I look forward to his first defense against Bryan Danielson at Money in the Bank. Speaking of MITB, the actual match itself looks absolutely stellar. Seth Rollins seems like the clear choice, but Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Kevin Owens and Bray Wyatt seemingly have chances as well. I just wish that Bray wasn't in the field. Ending the streak should have immediately propelled him into the championship picture. He hasn't looked as strong as he should have by now. John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler, and AJ Styles vs. Wade Barrett should both be great matches as well. The card looks stacked with only four bouts thus far. Solid work overall, and I'll be sure to give a full reply to SmackDown.
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Post by underjohngrohs on Apr 16, 2015 3:32:20 GMT -5
You know I've been looking at the Money in The Bank Card, we got Cena vs Ziggler. Cesaro vs Danielson. The Money in The Bank Ladder Match and Barrett vs Styles. 2 Out of 3 Falls. I'm looking for a darkhorse to win this Money in The Bank Contest, and I think Dean Ambrose or Roman Reigns or Randy Orton are my three favorites to win, I see Reigns taking it and turning face cashing it on Cesaro the next night on RAW. Then again you got some former world heavyweight champions in Orton. Kane and Sheamus. There's going to be chaos and carnage in this Ladder Match no doubt about it, It's likely Bryan could beat Cesaro for the title, and end his transitional reign as WWE World Heavyweight Champion. But I'm wondering who the WWE Commissioner will be there's a lot of guys that could be picked, Stone Cold Steve Austin. Hulk Hogan. Ric Flair. Shawn Michaels. The Rock or Please god not John Laurinatis with his laryngitis voice, A lot of decisions in the commissionership role.
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Post by underjohngrohs on Apr 16, 2015 3:32:52 GMT -5
By the way, Saturday Night's Main Event is up if you wanna look at it.
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Post by tg11 on Apr 17, 2015 7:40:16 GMT -5
20 more days until Money in the Bank and honestly I can't wait
Danielson should know all about what Money in the Bank can do, he used his Money in the Bank briefcase to become champion and Cesaro used his Money in the Bank briefcase to become champion but the distinct differences are that Cesaro took advantage of an opportunity doing it underhandedly while Danielson did it the honorable way but at the same time Cesaro aligned himself with Paul Heyman becoming a Paul Heyman Guy and now he is the Undisputed WWE Champion but Danielson using his rematch clause at Money in the Bank at the PPV is smart, no doubt that this match will be the match that main events the PPV and goes on last to close out the show
Danielson's first match since losing the Undisputed WWE Championship, him beating Swagger, I would say Danielson needed the win much more even though I would have been fine with a Swagger win with him winning due in part to Cesaro & Heyman distracting Danielson and Swagger taking advantage that way by stealing the victory but Danielson needs as much momentum going into Money in the Bank seeing as how he is the #1 Contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship but Cesaro post-match getting the last word by attacking Danielson from behind with the title belt to the back of the head and then hitting Danielson with a Neutralizer, now that is the way to make a statement but even more so it solidifies Cesaro's heel turn and now pretty much solidifies himself as a Paul Heyman Guy and Cesaro you can actually have him as a top heel in this diary especially now that he is a Heyman Guy
Nikki Bella beating AJ Lee the WWE Divas Champion now for the 2nd straight week I would say Nikki is definitely in contention for the WWE Divas Championship now beating AJ not once but twice now in 2 straight weeks the first time she did it was by using twin magic and the second time actually beating her cleanly all be it under cheap circumstances using her sister Brie yet again but still I can see Nikki becoming #1 Contender for the WWE Divas Championship but there still being tension between Brie and Nikki and I think this will ultimately cause Brie to turn babyface on her own sister
WWE Tag Team Champions Purge members Zayn & Crowe backstage being interviewed only for the former WWE Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz Matt & Jeff to show up post-interview and then tell Zayn & Crowe that they will be invoking their rematch clause for the titles next week on RAW, I just figured that this match would go down at Money in the Bank but I see the match ending next week somehow in a DQ setting up a rematch at Money in the Bank
Rollins backstage only to be seen with the WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose as these 2 are face to face yet again, these 2 have got to be the clear favorites in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match but for weeks now these 2 have had quite the rivalry or so it seems always trying to one-up each other with Rollins having a match tonight against one of the other Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants The Viper Randy Orton and Ambrose I wonder who he's facing?
Ambrose the WWE United States Champion beating one of the other Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants Sheamus, this was a good back and forth match up between 2 babyfaces here, babyface vs babyface matches I can't help but love because the crowd is so torn between who to cheer for but at the same time both of these men are in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match so to see Ambrose get the win I would say he needed it a lot more but then post-match seeing Purge leader Kevin Owens who is also in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match attack the WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose out of nowhere, what a message sent here by Owens and honestly if anyone can beat Ambrose for that title it is probably Kevin Owens but Owens laying out both Sheamus and Ambrose what a message this man just sent not only to them but to the other 5 Money in the Bank participants, Owens has to be a darkhorse
Kevin Owens of The Purge making his Smackdown debut this Thursday when he faces Dean Ambrose in a non-title match, I am actually excited about this but at the same time you never really know if those 2 jackals Zayn and Crowe the WWE Tag Team Champions will be lurking around somewhere but if they try I am sure The Hardy Boyz will even up the odds and it will somehow end up turning into a 6 Man Tag
Rusev dominates yet again winning yet another match beating R-Truth locking him in the Accolade and then Truth tapping out only for his tag team partner Bo Dallas to try to make the save only for Rusev to beat the holy hell out of Bo Dallas too and then lock him in the Accolade only for Ryback's music again to hit and Rybac coming out to make the save for Bo Dallas who would have ever have thought that? Ryback taking the fight to Rusev and Rusev retreating with Lana I can already tell these 2 monsters are going to lock horns and when it happens it will no doubt happen at the Money in the Bank PPV
Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman Guy, Paul Heyman's other client who is another one of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants beats Kane who is another one of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants, this was nothing more than 2 monsters going at it but with Roman Reigns beating Kane this is a huge win for Reigns as far as I'm concerned beating yet another former World Champion in Kane but also if there is anyone who can win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match it is probably Paul Heyman's client Roman Reigns and imagine if he were to win? And Cesaro being the Undisputed WWE Champion as well as a fellow Paul Heyman Guy and Reigns winning the briefcase and then cashing in on his fellow Paul Heyman Guy could you imagine that? But at the same time I see Paul Heyman somehow turning on Roman Reigns and costing him the Money in the Bank Ladder Match with Heyman turning on Reigns and Reigns as a result of this will end up turning babyface that is just how I see things playing out
AJ Styles vs Wade Barrett for the WWE Intercontinental Championship yet again I mean how many times do we have to see this match to finally be tired of it? I know I am but here is hoping their match at Money in the Bank is the last time these 2 ever face each other I mean honestly but for their match at Money in the Bank to be a 2 out of 3 Falls Match, it is actually perfect because it will prove once and for all just who the better man really is but at the same time AJ Styles he can't use the Styles Clash because if he does use it against Barrett or any other WWE superstar in a match he is stripped of the WWE Intercontinental Championship, Barrett going as far as the Board of Directors to make this happen just proves how low he will stoop just to get a title back
Tyson Kidd beating John Cena a 13 time World Champion all be it by DQ because of Ziggler causing the DQ hitting Tyson Kidd with a Zig Zag making sure Cena lost the match, just when Cena had the match won and probably would have beaten Kidd but then post-match when Cena tries to attack Ziggler Ziggler beats him to the punch with a steel chair and then using it on Cena repeatedly, yes their match at Money in the Bank even though it is for that #1 Contender's spot for the Undisputed WWE Championship at the next PPV which is Battleground: King of the Ring, I see Cena getting his win back beating Ziggler considering Ziggler already beat him at Payback
But this win does wonders for Tyson Kidd considering he did technically beat John Cena all be it by DQ because if Ziggler hadn't gotten Cena DQed then Kidd would have lost the match
Bray Wyatt another one of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants sending a huge statement to the other men who are in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match by laying waste to not only Kofi but to Axel too along with Harper & Rowan, yes Bray Wyatt how are we forgetting about him? I mean he is the man who will forever be known as The One in 21-1, he did what no man in history has ever done when he ended The Undertaker's 21-0 undefeated streak at WrestleMania and not to mention he beat The Undertaker's brother Kane not once but twice and after what he, Harper and Rowan just did how can we beat against Bray Wyatt to win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match? With Harper & Rowan they will ensure that Wyatt wins the briefcase and with the briefcase it can only elevate Bray Wyatt
The American Dream Dusty Rhodes here on RAW next week for his sons Goldust and Cody Rhodes but more for Cody, I love it, if anyone can set these boys straight it is definitely their WWE Hall of Fame father The American Dream but I can see Cody somehow attacking both his brother and his father which will give him even more universal heel heat
Orton getting the win in the main event beating Rollins, Orton fresh off of his return since he did return last week on RAW when he was announced as the final man to qualify for Money in the Bank and him beating one of the favorites for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match beating Rollins, this match was so back and forth but ultimately Orton winning was the right call I mean he just returned not that long ago so he needs as much momentum as he can get but seeing Orton go to that other place almost punting Rollins right in the skull I was hoping he would and he would do us all a favor and take out Rollins but Rollins barely getting away from the Punt Kick, Rollins seeing his life flash before his eyes there he was lucky to get out of the ring
Glad Orton is using the Punt Kick really happy that the Punt Kick is back in his arsenal because with the Punt it has taken out so many WWE superstars and to see Orton using it again he can take out anyone on a good day with just one swift kick kicking their head right off their shoulders
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Post by tg11 on Apr 17, 2015 7:42:50 GMT -5
But as for my pick for who the new WWE Commissioner is, it could be anyone like Hogan, Austin, Flair, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Shawn Michaels I mean he was the WWE Commissioner before in the past so no doubt he could be again, or hell it could be the Rated R Superstar Edge or it could be Shane McMahon Vince's son or it could even be Eric Bischoff, imagine if it was Bischoff though, that classic song of I'm Back and Better than Ever
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 17, 2015 20:05:10 GMT -5
 JUNE 12, 2014 FROM THE RESCH CENTER IN GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
The Thursday Night Smackdown intro video airs, the cameras coming to the Resch Center from Green Bay, Wisconsin! Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield give the introduction to the show as tonight, we will see the Smackdown debut of Kevin Owens as he goes one-on-one with the 'Lunatic Fringe' Dean Ambrose! Plus, another taste of Money in the Bank as Seth Rollins and Sheamus square off. The prior, Ambrose versus Owens... is right now! DEAN AMBROSE DEF. KEVIN OWENS (W/SAMI ZAYN AND SOLOMON CROWE) VIA DISQUALIFICATION » The match gets underway, Owens smack talking Ambrose. The 'Lunatic Fringe' quickly runs at him and tackles him to the mat, firing away at the head! He takes Owens out of the ring and they brawl a bit on the outside. They come back in to the ring and Kevin stomps the back of the head, turning things in his favor. He misses a corner clothesline, Ambrose once again pouncing on him. As he gets a lot of momentum going, he takes Owens to the outside and hits him with a suicide dive! As soon as he gets to his feet, however, Zayn and Crowe take him down to the floor and stomp away at him, the referee calling for the bell. The Green Bay crowd fills the arena with boos as the trio begin a brutal beat down on Ambrose, Owens dragging him up and chucking him back first in to the steel steps! He chucks the 'Lunatic Fringe' back in to the ring and The Purge comes in to circle him. They throw Ambrose up in to the corner, Crowe hitting a big clothesline! Zayn follows up with the Helluva Kick and Owens seems poised to hit the corner powerbomb. Before he can lift Dean, however, The Hardy Boyz come rushing down to the ring! Jeff and Matt leap to Crowe and Zayn, taking down the WWE Tag Team Champions. Owens pulls himself out of the ring, Jeff and Matt clotheslining the other two over the ropes. Ambrose staggers back to his feet and leans over the ropes, motioning for the group to come at him. As they stay at the bottom of the ramp, Ambrose takes a microphone from ringside and steps back to those ropes. "You thought you could just get rid of me that easily, Kev!? Huh!?" He shouts, running his hands through his hair wildly. "You got your two boys on your side... well, I got two of my own. So why don't we come back out here later and do it right!?" He tosses the microphone over his shoulder and storms around the ring, the Resch Center approving of the proposal, Owens vowing to destroy the three of them later on!
A promo video airs following the break for the Money in the Bank pay-per-view with the official theme song for the event, "Should've Known" by The Heroes Lie, in the background. The video indicates how winning Money in the Bank isn't just an opportunity - it is almost a guarantee, as all but one man to hold Money in the Bank has gone on to cash in and become World Champion. Money in the Bank takes place from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on June 29, 2014! Back in the arena, Nikki and Brie - the Bella Twins - are at ringside for commentary, JBL excited to see them while Cole gives them flack for their recent dissension over which one of them is really deserving of a Diva's Championship match. "Wow, Michael, dissension? That's a harsh word." Nikki says, JBL agreeing and saying he thinks they got everything perfectly together! DIVA'S CHAMPION AJ LEE DEF. NAOMI IN A NON-TITLE MATCH » In a match that has been seen a couple of times lately, Naomi gets another crack at the Diva's Champion and gets some momentum going early by sending AJ to the mat repeatedly. She misses a clothesline and AJ trips her down to the mat, hitting an enzuigiri afterward that results in a two count. The Diva's Champion remains in control of the match, getting near fall after near fall as Naomi puts up a hard fight. She holds on to the ropes as AJ tries for a bulldog, Naomi hitting a couple of clotheslines and a power slam before looking for the Rear View, AJ sliding to the mat to avoid it. She gets back to her feet and catches the arm of Naomi, wrapping her up in the Black Widow! Naomi struggles in the hold but ends up dropping to a knee, being forced to tap out! AJ lets go of the hold and gets up to her feet, the referee bringing her the Diva's Championship. As she goes to turn towards The Bella Twins, they are already in the ring and they take AJ down to the mat! Nikki and Brie stomp away at AJ and lean over her, smack talking. "That title is coming to us!" Brie screams, pulling AJ to her feet by her hair. Before they can do anything more, however, Naomi runs up from behind and clotheslines Nikki to the mat! She takes Brie by the neck and throws her through the ropes! Nikki gets back up and Naomi ducks a forearm shot to the face, hitting her with the Rear View as she turns around! Nikki rolls out of the ring next to her sister as Naomi checks on AJ, the Diva's Champion assuring her she is alright. The Bella Twins back away from the ring as it appears AJ has somebody on her side to even the score!
Back from break, Roman Reigns' theme music hits and out he comes to the stage with Paul Heyman coming behind him slowly with a smile across his face. The two make their way down to the ring and despite all the boos, Heyman speaks anyway. "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and I am the advocate and manager of the three top superstars this business has to offer today! Standing next to me is a man that has a big future ahead of him and has been proving it since day one, Roman Reigns! Back at his home on a leave of absence is the 'Beast Incarnate' and the man that will run through any man in his way, Brock Lesnar! And ladies and gentlemen allow me to introduce the third man... the third man is your reigning! Defending! Undisputed! WWE Champion... Antonio! Cesaro!" Heyman points up the ramp and starts to clap as Cesaro's theme music hits, the Undisputed WWE Champion making his way out to the stage, gazing across the arena. He slowly makes his way down and in to the ring, having a short stare with Reigns before shaking hands. He stands in between him and Heyman.
"Ladies and gentlemen, you may think that the two men standing in this ring are imposing and if you do, you're absolutely correct. If you think that Bryan Danielson can beat Antonio Cesaro... you're absolutely... wrong." He laughs with Cesaro, saying that if the people think that any man can beat Roman Reigns in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, they are also wrong. "And this Monday on Raw it will be quite a sight to see... my two clients in this ring right now, Antonio Cesaro and Roman Reigns, will team together for the first time ever and they will go up against Bryan Danielson..." A big cheer comes for the name mention, causing all three to roll their eyes. Heyman puts his hand out to calm his clients down. "And a partner of his choosing... but the thing is, ladies and gentlemen, Bryan Danielson can bring whoever he wants! Bring whoever! Because when you're going up against two of the three top superstars this business has to offer with myself at their side... it doesn't matter who you bring, you're going to get your ass kicked!" Heyman snickers and Reigns goes to take the microphone, only for Cesaro to intercept it and step forward, garnering boos from the crowd and a sharp stare from Roman. "On Monday, all of you that have doubted me and think that my title win was a fluke will be proven wrong. When Money in the Bank comes around... you'll be proven wrong again." He laughs, saying that with Paul Heyman at his side - the only one to believe in him - he doesn't need their approval, but he certainly deserves their respect and their belief. He drops the mike to the mat, not letting Paul or Roman get another word in, exiting the ring. Heyman smiles and pulls Reigns along, the three all making their way towards the back with Cesaro leading the way, a big grin on his face.
Backstage is Sheamus getting ready, as he goes one-on-one with Seth Rollins after the break!
SETH ROLLINS DEF. SHEAMUS » The bell sounds, Rollins quickly moving away from Sheamus as he gets his hands on him early. He works the arm a bit but Sheamus uses his strength to not allow Rollins to do too much damage. He rocks him in the corner with a series of shoulders to the gut and hits an early Irish Curse Backbreaker, leading to a near fall. The 'Celtic Warrior' maintains momentum and ends up sending Rollins flying over the ropes after knocking him off the ropes on a springboard attempt, Sheamus all fired up with the crowd as a commercial break comes in. Upon the return, Sheamus keeps overpowering Rollins and refuses to let him come back. After clubbing the chest ten times over the ropes, the referee pulls Sheamus back. It gives Rollins enough time to regroup and hit an enziguri from the apron! He scurries to the top rope and hits a knee to the face. He goes for the Curb Stomp but Sheamus straightens up and floors him with a polish hammer! He goes for the pin but Rollins kicks out at two. The contest remains in favor of Sheamus and after catching Seth off the ropes with a spinning slam, he backs to the corner and pounds his chest in preparation for the Brogue Kick! He charges at Rollins as he gets up, only for Seth to duck away from it and roll Sheamus up. As the referee counts, Seth places both feet on the top rope out of the sight of the official, securing the three! Rollins rolls out of the ring as fast as he can, Sheamus getting to his feet and storming to the ropes to try and grab him. Rollins, however, scampers his way up the ramp laughing wildly. The referee catches up with him and holds his arm up, Rollins tapping his temple. "I got you, Sheamus! I got you!" He shouts, raising both fists up with a huge grin across his face, Sheamus left breathing intensely over the ropes, knowing he was robbed tonight.
Following the break, Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield discuss what went down earlier as Kevin Owens and Dean Ambrose were set to face off, only for The Purge to strike on Ambrose - leading to the disqualification. The Hardy Boyz, however, would make the save for Dean and now tonight, ahead of their WWE Tag Team Championship rematch, will be teaming up with Ambrose to face all three members of The Purge. Before anything more can be said, the signature of The Wyatt Family hits - Bray appearing on the titantron and warning to all: "Green Bay, Wisconsin... we're head." With a smile, he blows out his lantern. BRAY WYATT (W/LUKE HARPER AND ERICK ROWAN) DEF. KOFI KINGSTON » The match gets underway with the two staring each other down, Kingston going for some flying moves while throwing some trash talk at Wyatt for assaulting him during his match on Raw. Bray laughs in return, coming back with an absolutely brutal clothesline! "YOU DON'T DEFY ME!" He smacks Kingston in the face and forces him back up, beating him down in the corner with fists and kicks. He pulls away as the referee counts to four and spreads his arms out to the crowd. "WHAT MAKES YOU DOUBT ME NOW!? WHAT MAKES YOU DOUBT ME!?" He crushes Kingston with a splash before hitting him with a Senton, getting back on to his feet and cradling Kofi's head as he brings him up once more. Laughing, he hits Sister Abigail and gets the pinfall.
Wyatt slowly slides back up on to his knees, looking around the Resch Center. Luke Harper and Erick Rowan come in to the ring, Harper presenting his leader with a microphone. Bray slowly gets on to his feet and taps the microphone with his finger slowly. "That briefcase, man... that briefcase leads to a different dimension that beholds unlimited potential... unlimited potential that only one man can obtain... only one man can control! That man is ME! BRAY WYATT!" He stares out to the crowd, saying that he has proved all of those that aren't willing to accept him as the difference in the balance of fate in this world wrong. "And when I climb that ladder rung by rung, man... and I pull down that briefcase... it's only a matter of time because I'll have the whole world in my hands! HE'S GOT THE WHOOOOLLEE WORLLD... IN HIS HANDS!" He continues singing, some of the crowd getting in to it. He drops on to both knees towards the end, opening his eyes wide. "He's got the whole world in his... hands." With a maniacal laugh, he lets the microphone drop to the mat - the signature of The Wyatt Family hitting once again.
Backstage following the break, Antonio Cesaro and Paul Heyman are seen talking with one another in the halls when Roman Reigns walks up, slapping Cesaro on the arm. "Hey, man. What was up with that out there?" Cesaro adjusts his title and with a smile, questions what Reigns is talking about. "You know what I'm talking about... you knew I had something to say and you didn't let me say it. Look... I don't want any problem with you but you're making it very hard, very quickly..." The two stare down, Cesaro laughing with his head down. He adjusts his title belt over his shoulder and gets right up in Reigns' face. "You see this?" He points to his championship. "I have a little more to show for myself than you do. So... if I have something to say, I'm going to say it. You can wait your turn." As Reigns bucks his shoulders and gets nose to nose with Cesaro, Heyman puts his hands in between them - pleading with them to stop. "Gentlemen, gentlemen! We talked about this already! I know it is a little difficult, we all have egos that need to be stroked and don't like to be overshadowed. I get it. But we have to stay on the same page for the good of both of you!" Cesaro quickly shoves aside any blame towards him, saying that he has no problem with Reigns, he is the one that keeps complaining. "Y'know, maybe when I do win Money in the Bank I can cash in on you and then I'll be the one with the belt and I'll be the one that can shove you back, take your spotlight and laugh in your face!" Reigns takes a deep breath and says he doesn't want to have to do it like that, so they might want to stay on the same page and start by winning their match on Monday. Cesaro looks to Heyman, whom shrugs his shoulders and says he isn't wrong. Antonio promises that they can stay on the same page and extends his hand to Reigns, whom takes it before they part ways.
Elsewhere stands Renee Young whom welcomes her guests at this time, Dean Ambrose and The Hardy Boyz. They all step forward and she thanks them for the time before their match, wanting to get their thoughts on facing a well-oiled machine like The Purge. "Well-oiled machine? What are they, the Tin Man?" Ambrose says with a laugh, patting Matt and Jeff on the chest as they don't share the laugh, Dean waving his hand and backing away and letting Jeff speak. "The Purge may be a working unit, Renee, but The Hardy Boyz have been doing this for quite some time and we are one hell of a well-oiled machine as well and before we take back our WWE Tag Team Championships on Monday, we're gonna knock those three off their high horse right here tonight!" Matt agrees, saying that those three are close but they are brothers. Ambrose slips in between Jeff and Matt, putting an arm on a shoulder each. "Yeah, brothers! Let's go out there and kick some Purge ass! COME ON!" He throws some punches to the air and heads off, Matt and Jeff in tow for the main event six man tag team match!
THE PURGE DEF. DEAN AMBROSE AND THE HARDY BOYZ » The bell rings, Ambrose and Owens starting things off as they did to begin the show tonight. Owens laughs, however, tagging Crowe in. He comes in and Ambrose drops him to the mat repeatedly. He grows distracted with Owens, however, allowing Crowe to hit him with a huge clothesline from behind. He begins an aggressive beat down, tagging in and out with Zayn - keeping Ambrose at bay from his corner. Dean mounts a huge comeback against Crowe, clotheslining him over the ropes and to the floor. Matt and Jeff rush in to the ring as Owens and Zayn come in, the two sides brawling until they fall to the outside. Ambrose looks around to the Green Bay crowd before hitting off the ropes and coming back with a suicide dive that takes out all three men of The Purge! The crowd pops as Ambrose gets up, throwing his hands up and down as a commercial break proceeds. After the break, Ambrose is still legal but is getting controlled by Crowe on the mat. The crowd gets behind the 'Lunatic Fringe' however and he makes a big comeback, elbowing himself free and hitting clothesline after clothesline, including his signature one from between the ropes. Dean looks to his corner with his eyes widened, tagging Jeff in! He comes rushing in and also sends Solomon to the mat repeatedly. He delivers Whisper in the Wind and hooks the leg, Crowe managing to kick out just in time. Jeff goes for Twist of Fate after a couple of minutes, only to be shoved chest first in to the corner. Crowe hits off the ropes and Owens makes the tag, Crowe avoiding a clothesline from Jeff and Owens planting him with a big shot to the face! All hell breaks loose on both sides with complete chaos that the referee cannot contain. Matt makes a blind tag in the mix of things and goes for the Twist of Fate on Owens, only for Zayn to hit a superkick and take Ambrose over the top rope immediately after with a big crossbody! Matt staggers in the ring and turns right in to a corner powerbomb from Owens! He hooks both legs up and gets the one, two, three.
The WWE Universe boos as Owens gets back on to his feet, looking down at Matt as he cringes in pain. Crowe and Zayn snatch their tag title belts and come in to the ring, standing next to Owens. Ambrose and Jeff sit on opposite sides of the barricade looking up in disappointment and frustration as The Purge stands tall, Zayn and Crowe with their titles held up high over their head. "And ladies and gentlemen, something tells me this won't be the last time we see these three men closing a show..." Says Cole as Thursday Night Smackdown comes to a conclusion.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 18, 2015 20:05:54 GMT -5
WWE Monday Night RAW: Monday 2nd June 2014…Ew, gross layout. Glad you aren’t sticking with it. Mr McMahon kicking off the show was expected, due to him being announced last week as appearing. McMahon announcing Mick Foley’s return as Commissioner was interesting, due mainly to how checkered Vince and Mick’s relationship has been. Seth Rollins’ interruption was nicely done, wanting a rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Classic heel move here, and I like that Jerry Lawler made his return to face Rollins – however in a Money in the Bank qualifying match? Of course Seth was going to win this one, but the element of the qualifying match hurt any possibility of Lawler getting true revenge on Rollins. I would have executed this differently with this being a mere grudge match and Seth getting the qualifying match by alternate means. I do think Jerry should have had some form of revenge rather than being laid out yet against by Seth, though. I suppose Rollins needed damage control, but hopefully this isn’t over. Dean Ambrose beating Jack Swagger made sense, putting the United States Champion in the match. I could believe Ambrose winning this year’s Money in the Bank match honestly – but I’m not sure that that’s the route you’re going to run with. Antonio Cesaro as WWE World Heavyweight Champion as you know I am sceptical of, although hopefully Paul Heyman actually focuses on Cesaro and not Brock Lesnar. Cesaro’s promo set up for a rematch with Daniel Bryan, most likely for Money in the Bank – but I do think you could have done with a stronger first opponent than Bryan – who frankly appeared as a transitional champion during his less than two month reign coming out of WrestleMania XXX. Either way, Cesaro has a lot of work to do to look credible, and Bryan needs some serious damage control now. Unless Daniel is injured with his neck ala real life? The Purge’s segment was fine, addressing Kevin Owens dismantling Chris Jericho last night and Sami Zayn with Solomon Crowe winning the WWE Tag Team Championships unexpectedly. Owens qualifying…I’m not sure if this is too soon for Owens, even at this level. I do think he’ll win now though – he has the Purge as backup, after all. I do think you’re rushing this, though. Zayn and Crowe with the expected consequences of their tainted title win from last night. A feud with the Hardys will at least boost them. Brie Bella defeating AJ Lee…non-title win for the challenger! Sigh. At least the Bella Twins executed Twin Magic to make it not look AS bad. The roll-up finish was lame, though. AJ has her next rival(s) for Money in the Bank at the end of the month. Vince McMahon not knowing who Derrick Bateman is – hilarious. Probably true, too. Just lay off a little on Tamina Snuka as the superior member of that couple. Bray Wyatt defeating Big E was what it was. Wyatt in Money in the Bank with Kevin Owens also in there…could we maybe see the Wyatt Family and the Purge cross paths? Maybe that could be your out to not have either man win the ladder match, with all hell breaking loose. Unless one of those two win? Who knows at this point. All of these matches have been highly predictable though, which dents the excitement element of the qualifying round. Surprise us, c’mon! Dolph Ziggler and John Cena here for more good, good promos. I do hope this lasts up to SummerSlam. Ziggler with the hard hitters, mentioning Cena’s relationship with Brie Bella. It makes for entertaining heat, and just like that, we have our semi-main event for Money in the Bank. I guess that this will be the conclusion to the storyline, which is kind of disappointing. Ryback could have been fun in Money in the Bank – meaning Roman Reigns had to win here. Another step up the totem pole for Reigns, although I don’t like Heyman sharing Reigns and new WWE World Heavyweight Champion Antonio Cesaro as clients. The aftermath with Reigns and Cesaro staring each other down thanks to Paul Heyman upping the stakes kind of hinted someone budging, though. Lots of heat that I expect you to slow burn here. Kane beats Tyson Kidd…again. So Money in the Bank appears so far to be rematches from Payback assembled into one big, messy ladder match. I don’t mind it that much, but maybe it would have been more effective to just announce participants rather than have these predictable, unexciting qualifying matches. Sheamus defeating Rusev was a surprise – but the count-out victory gives you an out rather than put Rusev in Money in the Bank to lose. I don’t think it would have been a bad idea for Rusev to become Money in the Bank holder, though. It would have been interesting, to say the least. And lastly, a solid main event segment assembling the mass of egos going into the ladder match in a few weeks…joined by Randy Orton? Very interesting. This show, as expected, was built around the Money in the Bank ladder match, and although in hindsight the participants should have been announced, it worked well for what it was. More excited to see the build for the bare undercard though, considering that the top two matches have already been announced at this point. Good work.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 19, 2015 10:47:05 GMT -5
This diary is long af. I thought Kevin Owens and Dean Ambrose were headlining. Hardy Boyz? We gon' have ourselves a six man tag match playa. AJ Lee and Naomi tend to have good matches. I'm intrigued by the Bella Twins stuff though. Should be a fun angle. Roman Reigns and Antonio Cesaro together is a STRONG team. I'm really hoping we get cracks in the unit. Interested in who Bryan Danielson gets as a partner. Big first hour main event between Seth Rollins and Sheamus. Good win for Seth to keep him strong following his PPV Title match loss. I'm still not sold on Bray Wyatt being in Money in the Bank since I think ending the streak should pretty much send you straight to the title or a title shot. A win over Kofi Kingston is fine. That Cesaro/Reigns beef is one of the most interesting things you have going. Renee and Dean <3. A big win for the Purge, similar to how the Shield would win six man tags all the time. Not saying the two are that similar but you get the gist. Overall, a solid episode of Smackdown where everything made sense and had purpose, but it seemed short.
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Post by tg11 on Apr 19, 2015 11:42:31 GMT -5
- 17 more days until Money in the Bank
- But in all honesty opening up the show with WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose facing Kevin Owens of The Purge and the match ending in a DQ win for Ambrose because of the WWE Tag Team Champions Purge members Zayn & Crowe showing up, I knew these 2 jackals would show up because wherever Owens is they are and they are attacking Ambrose until The Hardy Boyz make the save for Ambrose setting up a Six Man Tag Team Match for later on tonight, The Purge facing off against former WWE Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz and the WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose should make for a great main event
- WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee beats Naomi I mean AJ Lee seemingly gets better and better each and every match she is in and it doesn't matter which diva or divas they throw at her she always manages to get the job done and to think in this diary she is a 5 time WWE Divas Champion but The Bella Twins on commentary post-match attack AJ only for Naomi to make the save for AJ, I can see this somehow turning into either a Fatal 4 Way at Money in the Bank with the WWE Divas Championship on the line or it ends up being a Divas Tag Team Match
- Seems like there is some dissension between the Undisputed WWE Champion Cesaro and his fellow Paul Heyman Guy Roman Reigns who is one of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants and to think if Roman Reigns does win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match he could very well cash in his briefcase on Cesaro should Cesaro still be Undisputed WWE Champion but Heyman trying to calm his clients down but at the same time they are going to have to team together this Monday on RAW when they face off against Bryan Danielson and a mystery partner of his a mystery partner who will probably be one of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants
- Seth Rollins one of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants beats Sheamus another superstar who will be in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, it seems like Sheamus can't catch a break I mean he is losing match after match while Rollins even though he did lose to Orton last week Rollins has had momentum coming into the Money in the Bank Ladder Match so for him to beat Sheamus he needed the win to recover from that loss to Orton but Sheamus I wonder if this will be the beginning of the end of Sheamus' face run? And Sheamus finally goes heel again becoming the Sheamus of old becoming The Celtic Warrior who shocked the world when he became the first ever Irish born WWE Champion when he beat John Cena will he become the ruthless, barbaric vicious Sheamus of old? Here is hoping he does and soon
- Bray Wyatt another superstar who will be in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match beats Kofi Kingston, I mean Wyatt needs as much momentum going into the Money in the Bank Ladder Match and seeing as how Wyatt he has been on a roll ever since WrestleMania 30 it is best that this roll of his continues so to see him go over Kofi here was really no surprise
- I told you the dissension between Cesaro & Reigns is still there and it will only get worse come this Monday on RAW I just know it, this is pretty much building towards a Roman Reigns babyface turn I mean it is inevitable that either Reigns will turn face by turning on Heyman or Heyman and Cesaro will turn on him setting up Roman's face turn that way but either way Reigns' face turn is inevitable at this point because as a Heyman Guy he has pretty much ran his course and to tell you the truth he doesn't really need Paul Heyman anymore
- And in the main event The Purge winning another 6 Man Tag Team Match this time getting a big win here beating The Hardy Boyz and the WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose, that is a really huge win for Owens, Zayn and Crowe if you think about it because ever since The Purge have showed up on the scene in WWE they have essentially made an impact and hell 2 members are already WWE Tag Team Champions and Owens if he wins Money in the Bank then think about how much more powerful The Purge would become? They could take over WWE
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Post by Jord on Apr 19, 2015 18:34:26 GMT -5
Huge opener. The DQ finish was wise as it kept both Ambrose and owens strong plus perfectly setting up the 6-man tag main event. Great stuff! Fine win for AJ over Naomi. A tag match between AJ/Naomi vs. The Bella's at MITB would be a nice change of pace but I know you'll no doubt have the tag match probably this coming on Monday on Raw as you'll be building to something bigger. Decent in-ring segment with Heyman/Cesaro/Reigns. Going down the route of having Reigns win MITB would be super interesting. I personally can't even begin to predict who will walk out of the PPV with the briefcase. Ohh, wonder who Bryan's tag partner will be. The team of Cesaro and Reigns are siiick. Decent win for Rollins over Sheamus, in typical Rollins fashion. Poor Kofi.  Ah shit, tension between Cesaro and Reigns. No doubt Bryan and the #BIGMYSTERYPARTNER will get the win on Raw. Huge main event. Glad to see The Purge getting the win here and Matt taking the pinfall was the right call. Felt like a pretty brief episode of SmackDown although that is how SmackDown tends to be in real life anyway. Looking forward to Raw! |
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 21, 2015 7:29:22 GMT -5
JUNE 16, 2014 FROM THE QUICKEN LOANS ARENA IN CLEVELAND, OHIO
The Raw intro video airs and in the Quick Loans Arena from Cleveland, Ohio come the cameras as Michael Cole, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome everyone to the show. Tonight, a big main event is set as Paul Heyman's clients, Undisputed WWE Champion Antonio Cesaro and Roman Reigns, team up for the first time to take on Bryan Danielson and a partner of his choosing! Plus, Money in the Bank participants collide as Bray Wyatt faces the United States Champion Dean Ambrose! Also, the WWE Tag Team Championships are on the line as Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe of The Purge will defend their titles against the team they beat for them, The Hardy Boyz! A sit down interview with Dolph Ziggler and John Cena will be shown and Dusty Rhodes is in the arena in an attempt to get his sons, Goldust and Cody Rhodes, back on track! All this and more to come on a big Monday Night Raw!
The theme music of Roman Reigns hits and he makes his way out from the back, looking all around the Quicken Loans Arena. After a few moments, the music changes to Antonio Cesaro's and out comes the Undisputed WWE Champion with his title up high, Paul Heyman soon making his way out behind him applauding both of his clients. The crowd boos as he holds up an arm of each client, the trio coming down to the ring together. Heyman takes a microphone after he gets in to the ring, standing in between Reigns and Cesaro. "It may not be Thanksgiving, but there is a lot for you people of Cleveland... to be thankful for and I'm not just talking about LeBron James coming up short in the NBA Finals." A mixed reaction comes for the mention as the former Cavalier's player fell to the San Antonio Spurs just last night in game five of the finals. "Ladies and gentlemen, I am talking about you being thankful for the opportunity to see not just Roman Reigns, but the reigning! Defending! Undisputed WWE Champion! Antonio Cesaro team up here tonight for the first time ever!" Heyman smiles along with Cesaro while Reigns keeps a very serious expression across his face, Paul going forward to say that although his two clients may not see perfectly eye-to-eye but tonight, he vows they will be on the same page and take down Bryan Danielson and 'whoever is stupid enough' to team up with him. As if on cue, Danielson's theme music hits and the Quicken Loans Arena roars! He makes his way out and looks around before hopping his way down to the ring with the 'Yes!' chants. He takes a microphone before stepping in to the squared circle, staring at the three across from him. "Gee, Paul, I don't know. I have to disagree with you on somebody being stupid enough to team up with me here tonight because... well, to be quite honest, I think there are a lot of guys that would love to punch both of your guys in the face." The crowd approves of the comment, Cesaro taking the mike away from Heyman in order to tell Danielson that he can bring on whoever because he, just like he plans to at Payback to him, will swing them right out of the building. "Swing them right out of the building? Or will you just have Roman here do all the dirty work seeing as how you can't seem to get anything done on your own?" He points to Heyman, drawing an 'ooh' from the crowd. Heyman has to hold Cesaro back while Reigns just laughs at the comments, leaning back in the corner. Heyman turns to the Undisputed WWE Champion, calming him down before turning back to Bryan. "Mr. Danielson, I'd like to recommend that you leave this ring and wait until the match later on tonight before you further anger my client and take you out to the point you won't get your rematch at Payback." As Heyman gives a smug smile after the words, he backs up against the ropes with Cesaro at one side and Reigns at the other, Danielson looking to the crowd as they chant 'No!' at the idea of him leaving the ring. "You know, I don't think I'm going to do that." Bryan says, Cesaro pulling himself from the ropes and warning him that he is making a mistake. "I'm not going to do that... because I don't need to, seeing as how my partner for later on is standing right behind those curtains ready to have my back if you even try to do anything right now." Danielson smiles and as soon as Cesaro hands his title off to Heyman, 'I hear voices in my head...' is heard and the crowd pops! Randy Orton comes rushing down from the back and stands up right next to Bryan, breathing intensely and begging the other two to come forward. Cesaro, however, backs down and slips out of the ring. Heyman follows, Reigns taking a little while longer to stare at the other two. "Come on, Roman! Let's go!" Shouts Heyman, Reigns slowly exiting the ring and following the others up the ramp as Danielson and Orton stare with smiles across their faces, the main event set for later!
Backstage following the break, Bryan Danielson is talking with an official and sharing a laugh. Randy Orton comes up behind him and calls for his attention. "Hey... listen, Bryan, I respect the hell out of you and you know that but it doesn't mean I like you. So we can kick Reigns and Cesaro's ass all night long, that's all well and good but don't think for a minute that if you walk out as Undisputed WWE Champion and when I win Money in the Bank in a couple of weeks... that I won't hesitate to do what Cesaro did to you and cash in to become champion." Bryan says he wouldn't expect anything less, but he isn't worried about that right now. He's worried about winning their tag match later on tonight. He heads off, the 'Viper' staring as he walks away.
SETH ROLLINS DEF. KANE » The bell sounds and Kane rocks Rollins multiple times early, causing Seth to roll out to the apron and tell the referee to keep him back. "That was a cheap shot, damn it!" He shouts before getting taken by the neck and hurled over the ropes back in to the ring. Kane continues with a short burst of momentum but Rollins hits him with a DDT as he goes for the Chokeslam, resulting in a near fall. Rollins builds off of it, hitting Kane with multiple dropkicks to the legs to keep him down. He attempts the Curb Stomp but Kane pulls away, getting back up and nailing a big boot! He hits a top rope clothesline, followed by a sidewalk slam and gets back up raising his hand for the Chokeslam again! Rollins staggers back to his feet and is raised in the air, struggling about. He jams a finger in to the eye from behind and the mask and drops to the mat, kicking the knees out from under the 'Big Red Monster'. He gets back up and hits off the ropes, returning with the Curb Stomp! He hooks the legs for the three.
The crowd boos as Rollins gets back to his feet, laughing over the result. He shoves his boot in to Kane's face after having his arm raised, leaning over him and talking trash. As he does so, Kane suddenly sends his hand up and grabs a hold of his throat! The Cleveland fans roar as Kane rises on to his feet, breathing heavily in Rollins' face! Before he can lift him, however, Seth pushes himself free and drops to the mat, rolling out of the ring quickly. He backs up the ramp as fast as he can, Kane left staring from inside of the ring and, out of rage, raises his hands over his head and brings them down - his signature flames rising from the corners, Rollins left bewildered by the display as he makes his way towards the back.
TYSON KIDD (W/NATALYA) DEF. MARK HENRY VIA COUNT OUT » The match kicks off, Kidd quickly avoiding Henry and hitting him with kicks to the legs. The crowd laughs as Henry is not phased in the slightest bit, taking Kidd from off the ropes and hitting him with a military press. The 'World's Strongest Man' toys around with the cocky Kidd, stepping over his back even. He misses a splash in to the corner and Tyson rattles him with shots to the chest with his kicks. He runs off to the other corner and comes back, Henry catching him and spilling him to the outside. Mark follows, clubbing across the back and laughing about it as Kidd struggles trying to crawl away. As Henry comes up to Tyson near the steps, Kidd kicks out the legs from underneath Henry and lets him drop face first on to the steel! Natalya calls for Tyson's attention, pointing to the official. He quickly rolls in to the ring, the referee reaching a count of ten! The WWE Universe boos as Kidd gets on to his feet in the ring, his eyes widened as he is announced the winner. With a huge smile across his face, he leaps in the air throwing fists in celebration. Natalya comes in to the ring and joins him, Henry getting up on the outside with an angry look across his face. He gets on to the apron with Kidd's back turned, but as soon as he looks behind him he takes a hold of his wife and shoves her in front of Henry - escaping from the ring! The 'World's Strongest Man' just shakes his head and backs away from Natalya, whom quickly exits the ring and follows after Kidd. "Tyson! TYSON!" She screams at him as he makes his way towards the back, ignoring his wife while continuing to celebrate the victory. Backstage, Renee Young is standing by with the WWE Tag Team Champions, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe. The two step forward to boos from the WWE Universe, Renee asking what their thoughts are going in to their first title defense coming up against The Hardy Boyz. "People have been calling us a fluke, Renee..." Zayn says, Crowe scoffing and calling that a joke. "Calling us a fluke and saying that we aren't worthy of being the WWE Tag Team Champions and that includes The Hardy Boyz." Sami adjusts his title belt over his shoulder and Solomon adds on. "Do people still not get the message we keep on sending? The Purge has a mission and that is to get to the top by laying waste to all those that stand in our way... Matt and Jeff are no exception. We will destroy them again if we have to... we will purge... purge... purge." The two storm off, the WWE Tag Team Championships match coming up next!
THE HARDY BOYZ DEF. WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS SAMI ZAYN AND SOLOMON CROWE VIA DISQUALIFICATION (ZAYN AND CROWE RETAIN) » As soon as the official calls for the bell, Crowe charges in to Jeff in the corner and tees off on him with fists and knees. Jeff comes back quickly, however, dropping Solomon with flying kicks and clotheslines. He and Matt make multiple tags back and forth, working away at Crowe and even trash talking him a bit. Solomon hits an elbow to the face of Matt, however, making the tag to Zayn after hitting off the ropes, coming back with a dropkick that sends Matt off the ropes and in to a huge leg lariat from Zayn! He hooks the legs but Matt finds a way to kick out, leading to a commercial break. Following the time away, The Hardy Boyz are back in control and after some domination over Zayn, Matt goes for the Twist of Fate but Sami pushes him away, sliding underneath his legs to tag in Crowe. He bursts in and drops Matt to the mat repeatedly, getting very aggressive. The champions make back and forth tags and end up bringing Matt to the outside, beating him down some more. Jeff comes rushing over and joins in on the brawl. After things clear up a bit, Matt gets in to the ring at a count of eight, Crowe grabbing the ropes only to pull back slowly, the referee reaching ten. The Cleveland crowd boos as Zayn pats Crowe on the back, handing him one of the titles while placing the other one over his shoulder. The two go around the ring as Jeff and Matt are left staring in disbelief as The Purge has maintained the WWE Tag Team Championships, albeit via count-out here tonight. They make their way up the ramp, holding the belts over their heads.
Back from break, Paul Heyman has Undisputed WWE Champion Antonio Cesaro with him in the locker room area, Cesaro complaining about Roman Reigns. "He thinks he is the top guy but he isn't the top guy until he has this! He hasn't ever had this! As a matter of fact, he'll never have it as long as I am the champion." As Heyman goes to respond, but puts his face in his hands as Reigns steps right up behind Cesaro, the crowd giving a big mixed reaction inside the arena. "Never, huh?" He says with a scoff. "Boy do I have to remind you where we stood before a couple of weeks ago? I was competing in a match at Payback while you weren't even on the card. If it weren't for Money in the Bank, you'd be nowhere... tonight we gotta team up and I damn sure plan on winning but let me be very clear... Paul might, but I don't believe in you... and you can believe that." He gives a grin and heads out, Cesaro angered by the words.
Elsewhere backstage, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe are seen walking through the back and Kevin Owens steps up to them, the trio all smiling to one another. "Way to go, boys." He says, patting Zayn on the back. "Getting to the top is what this is all about and I'm glad I have two that understand that... just like at Money in the Bank when I win that match and very, very quickly just as we had planned... The Purge will be at the top." The three share a smile but before they can walk away, they are approached by Byron Saxton whom excuses himself. "Uh, gentlemen, I've been requested by the WWE Board of Directors to inform you that after the finish to your match, they have decided to call for a rematch for the WWE Tag Team Championships at Money in the Bank against The Hardy Boyz..." Crowe and Zayn are furious, Saxton going to back off only for Owens to grab him by the collar and drag him back. "The WWE Board of Directors told you to tell us that, huh?" Saxton gulps and nods, Owens looking off in to the distance and smiling before looking back to Byron. "You tell the WWE Board of Directors that they're going to regret that decision... and they'll understand why soon enough." He grins and shoves Byron away and heads off with his fellow Purge brethren.
Inside the arena, Sheamus' theme music hits and out comes the 'Celtic Warrior' - pounding on his chest to a cheer from the crowd, as he will be in action following the break!
A promo video airs following the break for the Money in the Bank pay-per-view with the official theme song for the event, "Should've Known" by The Heroes Lie, in the background. The video indicates how winning Money in the Bank isn't just an opportunity - it is almost a guarantee, as all but one man to hold Money in the Bank has gone on to cash in and become World Champion. Money in the Bank takes place from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on June 29, 2014!
SHEAMUS DEF. JACK SWAGGER (W/ZEB COLTER) » The referee rings the bell and Swagger trash talks a bit, Sheamus laughing in response and backing away before blasting the 'Real American' with the Brogue Kick! The Quicken Loans Arena pops as Sheamus shrugs with a smile, Colter yelling for Jack to get up - Sheamus covering him for the easy three count.
Colter throws his hands up in disbelief on the outside as Sheamus gets to his feet, standing over Swagger with a laugh. As he goes to celebrate to the crowd, The Purge comes in to the ring and Owens drops him to the mat with a forearm to the back of the head! The WWE Universe boos as Owens, Zayn and Crowe stomp away at him before chucking him shoulder first in to the steel post. The 'Celtic Warrior' staggers back out of the corner and gets shoved back by Owens, Zayn storming up and delivering the Helluva Kick! Crowe follows up with a clothesline and Owens hits the corner powerbomb! He doesn't stop there, however, doing it three more times before backing away as Zayn and Crowe hold him away. Seething at the mouth, Owens laughs as Sheamus is motionless on the mat from the assault. "Wow, guys..." Cole stammers on commentary. "That just might have been what Kevin Owens was referring to when he said the WWE Board of Directors were going to regret the decision they made..."
BRAY WYATT (W/LUKE HARPER AND ERICK ROWAN) DEF. UNITED STATES CHAMPION DEAN AMBROSE IN A NON-TITLE MATCH » The bell sounds, Wyatt and Ambrose exchanging blows to kick things off. Wyatt hits a huge spinning elbow, however, rocking the United States Champion to the mat. He uses his strength to dominate Ambrose, blasting him with multiple splashes and clotheslines. He doesn't go for the pin, however, and sets up for Sister Abigail. As he leans down for the kiss on the head, Ambrose sends a fist up and rocks him in the nose! The 'Lunatic Fringe' pulls free and hits off the ropes, returning with his signature clothesline from between the ropes! Wyatt drops to the mat and rolls to the outside, laughing while trying to regroup - a commercial break coming. After the time away, Wyatt is back in control and keeps Ambrose grounded. He keeps working away at the United States Champion and rattles him with a corner clothesline that leads to a near fall. Wyatt gets up, laughing at the fight from Ambrose and drags him to his feet. He shoves him off the ropes and goes for a shot, Dean ducking underneath and hitting a mule kick followed by a leaping DDT! He goes for the pin, getting a near fall of his own. Ambrose starts to get a lot of momentum going and ends up sending Wyatt to the outside, hitting a suicide dive on all three members of The Wyatt Family! The crowd pops for the spot as Ambrose takes Wyatt back in to the ring, going to the top turnbuckle. He leaps off for a crossbody but Bray manages to catch him and hit a huge toss! He remains laid out on the mat, Ambrose staggering back up and turning back to Wyatt rising upside down on all fours! He spins back to his feet and catches Dean as he runs to him, planting him with Sister Abigail! The crowd boos as Wyatt laughs maniacally, slowly covering him for the one, two, three.
Wyatt slowly pushes himself off of Ambrose, having a microphone handed to him by Rowan as he and Harper enter the ring. "We are just... a short while away... before the dimension opens. OPENS FOR ME! OPENS FOR BRAY WYATT! I REACH MY HANDS UP AND CLIMB RUNG BY RUNG AND I GRAB A HOLD OF THAT BRIEFCASE AND I OPEN IT... I open it and that dimension... that leads to unlimited potential... and that dimension, Dean, won't ever be there for you to explore." He laughs and cups a hold of Ambrose's head, pulling him in to his arms. "He's got the whoooleee worlllddd in his hands..." He continues to sing, coming to a sudden stop as he looks out to the crowd singing along. "I've got the whole world in my hands..." He laughs wildly, dropping the microphone as the signature of The Wyatt Family hits.
After a few moments, we come back to a reminder of the main event still to come as Bryan Danielson and Randy Orton face Roman Reigns and Undisputed WWE Champion, Antonio Cesaro. But also, word has just been received that next week, WWE Hall of Famer the 'Rated R Superstar' Edge will host The Cutting Edge with all of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants! Coming up next, however, it is Michael Cole's sit down interview from earlier on today with bitter rivals, John Cena and Dolph Ziggler.
Back at ringside, Michael Cole notes that earlier today he had the opportunity to sit down with both John Cena and Dolph Ziggler and it got intense. We cut back to footage of the two sitting across from Cole separated in chairs and a small stand with two water bottles on it. Michael thanks them for the opportunity and he wants to get right down in to things and he wants both of their honest opinions on the other. He goes to ask Cena first but Dolph stops him. "Whoa, whoa, whoa. Look, Michael, John is always turned to first. That is why he is a thirteen time World Champion after all... because he has been turned to first." He smiles and Cena shakes his head, Cole instead allowing Dolph to go first on his opinion of John. "I think John Cena earned a lot in his career. I just think over the past five years or so he has been handed opportunities while guys like me have been waiting in the wings. I don't think he has earned all those chances during my time here... I don't think he understands that and I don't think he cares. I think John Cena is fake. I think John Cena... really only cares about being the guy. You see all of those Make a Wish videos with John Cena and while that is all well and good, why is he the only one getting the spotlight? He's not the only one out there doing it." Ziggler crosses his arms, Cena shaking his head and saying that he doesn't respect Dolph and everything he has worked for in his career. "But that doesn't mean I like Dolph. When he says things like that, attacks me every week... I respect what he has done... but I don't like him." He turns to Ziggler and Dolph stays looking the other direction until Cena says his name. "You have the audacity to bring up something as near and dear to my heart as the Make a Wish foundation... that's the type of thing that makes me not like you. The type of thing that makes me want to walk in to Money in the Bank, kick your ass and not allow you to get a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship!" As tension starts to raise in the room, Cole tries to keep the two calm. "You're gonna kick my ass at Money in the Bank, John!?" Shouts Ziggler, standing up from his seat. Cena does as well and Dolph gets right up close to him. "You're not going to be kicking my ass at Money in the Bank and you're not going to be number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship - I am! It's MY time! It's MY spotlight! It's mine, John, and you're not going to take away that brass ring from me just like you take it away from everyone all the time..." He grows a smile across his face, Cena questioning if that is what he thinks is going to happen. "You've made this all about me taking things... but I stand by three things: Hustle, loyalty and respect. But you might as well add a fourth thing to that list because I'm gonna shut you up and I'm gonna take those 'brass rings' and stick them straight up your ass because you've got it coming!" Ziggler smacks Cena in the face suddenly, smacking him over the head with one of the water bottles as hard as he can! Cole calls for help as he heads off, Ziggler popping the cap off the bottle and drenching Cena with it! He mounts on top of him and throws fists repeatedly to the face! Tons of security comes rushing on to the scene to yank Ziggler away, Cena left shaken up from the attack. "You're not taking this away from me, John! YOU'RE NOT TAKING THIS AWAY FROM ME!" They pull Ziggler away as Cole kneels next to Cena, checking on him.
As The Bella Twins music hits and the two make their entrance, we go back to a replay from Smackdown where Diva's Champion AJ Lee defeated Naomi but after an attack from Nikki and Brie Bella, Naomi was there to save the woman that just defeated her. While Naomi may also want to prove herself worthy of Diva's Champion, she has AJ Lee's side for now. DIVA'S CHAMPION AJ LEE AND NAOMI DEF. THE BELLA TWINS » The contest begins with Brie and Naomi, the latter quickly dropping Brie to the mat over and over with clotheslines and a few slams. She misses on the Rear View early, however, allowing Brie to make a tag to her sister. Nikki comes in and dominates, flooring Naomi with a forearm to the face after a bit of a comeback. She goes for a pin, getting a two count. Frustrated, Nikki takes Naomi by the hair and repeatedly slams her head to the mat. She is pulled back by the referee and Naomi takes the opportunity to get back up, regroup and hit Nikki with the Rear View! She makes the tag to AJ, whom storms in only for Brie to get the tag from Nikki just in time. She comes in and gets rattled by the Diva's Champion, being blasted with a huge kick to the head in the corner. She wobbles out and gets wrapped in the Black Widow, tapping out as she drops to a knee. Nikki is frustrated from the outside, slapping her hands off the mat as her sister rolls out in front of her. "You tapped out just like that, Brie!? COME ON!" She says while pulling at her hair, AJ Lee and Naomi, meanwhile, celebrating in the ring as Nikki keeps yelling at her sister. Backstage, Renee Young is standing by with Ryback whom apparently has a big announcement. "Yeah, Renee. The 'Big Guy' has a big announcement alright... after talking to the Board of Directors... the 'Big Guy' got the match he wanted and that is against Rusev at Money in the Bank!" He chuckles, vowing to end this streak of Rusev where he hasn't been pinned or made to tap out because he plans on giving him a Meat Hook and 'Shell Shock his ass'. Before he can say anything more, Rusev comes up from behind and drops him to the floor with a shot to the back of the head! He shouts at Ryback as Renee backs away, the 'Bulgarian Brute' applying the Accolade to Ryback! He wrenches away at it and yells in his language, Lana stepping on to the scene to have him break it. He does so and looks down at Ryback, walking away slowly.
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION AJ STYLES DEF. ADAM ROSE (W/THE COMMONWEALTH) IN A NON-TITLE MATCH » The match starts, Styles quickly bringing Rose to the mat with arm drags and dropkicks. He misses a crossbody from the top rope, Rose mounting on him and taking some control. He keeps the Intercontinental Champion grounded, setting up for the snapmare driver, Styles elbowing his way free. He hits multiple clotheslines and chops to the chest. After a minute or so, he hits the Pele Kick and sets up for the Styles Clash. Wade Barrett, however, hops on to the apron holding up the paperwork from last week. "You can't use that! YOU CAN'T USE THAT, AJ! IF YOU USE IT, YOU LOSE THE TITLE!" Styles backs off the hold and the crowd boos, Rose coming back with a clothesline that Styles ducks - running at Barrett and hitting him off the apron! Adam goes for a roll up, AJ managing to power out of it. He gets up and leaps in to the corner, hitting a moonsault with Rose standing! The Intercontinental Champion goes back out to the apron, staring at the rest of The Commonwealth. He proceeds to hit the Spiral Tap on Rose and hooks both legs up quickly for the pinfall.
Barrett starts to charge towards the ring but is held back by Damien Sandow and William Regal, advising him against it. Styles gets back to his feet and looks down at Rose, kicking him underneath the ropes to the group. He is given his Intercontinental Championship from the referee and he holds it up high over his head while leaning across the ropes, smiling towards Barrett as he is backed away by The Commonwealth, Paige being the only one to get through to him about it. The group head to the back, Styles watching with the title over his shoulder.
Backstage, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes is shaking hands with many people through the halls. He will be out to try and settle things between his sons - Goldust and Cody Rhodes - next!
The cameras look over the crowd, Dusty Rhodes' music hitting after a few moments to a bit of a pop to the WWE Universe. The Hall of Famer comes down and in to the ring, taking a microphone from ringside and thanking the crowd for the welcoming. "Back a long time ago, I had me a boy named Dustin born. Dustin became known as Goldust." He puckers his lips out like Goldust would, continuing on. "A bit a ways down the road, I had me a boy named Cody Rhodes... now, my boys are very different from one another as the world has come to know. Over the past few months, things have been up and down between the two of them and Dustin asked me to come here to try and get things back on track so, Dustin... Goldust... my boy, come on down here." After a few moments, Goldust's music hits and, facepaint and all, he makes his way down to the ring, hugging his father. "Now, Cody... I want you to come down here too." Says Dusty, waiting a few moments before Cody makes his way out, staying atop the stage and taking a deep breath before coming down to the ring, giving his father a hug as well. He stares his brother down, Dusty patting the older on the back and assuring him things will be alright. "Boys, I know brothers don't get along all the time but this has gotten out of hand. Cody, you've lost your head!" Dusty points to the younger brother, whom widens his eyes and asks what his father said, getting up close to him. Goldust steps forward and keeps his brother back, telling him to relax. "Cody, you're going through a tough time in your career but I want nothing but the best for you and your brother. I want you two to be successful. It would make me the happiest father in the world to see the two of you be WWE Tag Team Champions." The crowd shows some agreement, Cody taking the microphone away from his father and looking down to the mat. "You know, dad, you're right. You're right... brother... Goldust... I'm sorry. I'm sorry I haven't been the best brother... I've just had a real, real tough time for a while now... and things just haven't been able to go right but I want things to go right, I swear I do." Goldust nods and says he wants the same thing and it is about time The Rhodes Brothers get on the same page and get to the top of the tag division and make this family, not just their father, proud! The crowd cheers as the two shake hands and embrace, Dusty joining in on the hug. They raise their arms together and there very well could be a resurgence with the brothers! In the back, Bryan Danielson is seen getting ready for the main event and up to him walks Randy Orton, the two staring down. "You ready to go out there and kick some ass?" Orton asks, Bryan smiling and telling Orton he knows the answer to that one - 'yes'. The two shake hands and head off, as the main event tag team match is coming up next!
UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPION ANTONIO CESARO AND ROMAN REIGNS (W/PAUL HEYMAN) DEF. BRYAN DANIELSON AND RANDY ORTON » Reigns and Orton start things off, the two circling around before locking up, Roman applying a headlock - the crowd booing as he throws Orton to the mat. The 'Viper' quickly comes back at him, hitting multiple clotheslines and hard uppercuts. His momentum is stopped as he comes off the ropes, being planted with a big Samoan Drop! Reigns gets up and stares to his corner, Cesaro putting his hand out for the tag. With Heyman's call, Reigns makes the tag and the Undisputed WWE Champion comes in. He gives a big smile to Reigns, stepping up to Orton only to be dropped with the RKO out of nowhere! The crowd goes wild and Cesaro is wise to roll out of the ring at Heyman's feet, Orton storming to the ropes, licking his lips. A commercial break follows with Cesaro sitting up against the barricade in disbelief. Back from the break, Reigns and Cesaro work as an effective unit to the surprise of some, making frequent tags and working away at Orton. The 'Apex Predator' makes a comeback against Cesaro, hitting a big snap slam after shoving him off the ropes, pointing towards the corner to his partner to a pop from the crowd. The 'Yes!' chants begin immediately after Bryan is tagged in, Danielson running in to the ring and hitting off the ropes with a dropkick to Cesaro. He hits a couple more before leveling him with kick after kick to the chest, dropping him with one huge sweeping one to the back of the head that results in a two count off a pin attempt. After a couple of minutes of back and forth action, Reigns makes the blind tag and Danielson fails to see it, getting rocked with a clothesline. Reigns hits a couple more but Bryan ducks one, tagging in Orton while running up the corner and moonsaulting over Roman, Orton coming in and delivering a backbreaker. As Orton gets set up for the RKO after a minute or so, Reigns pushes him in to the corner chest first as he goes for it - delivering the Superman Punch on the comeback! Fired up, Roman gets up and in to his corner kneeling down for the spear. Cesaro, however, tags himself in and runs in to the ring - taking Bryan off the apron with a shot to the face. He goes back to Orton and takes him to his feet, delivering the Neutralizer right in the middle of the ring! He hooks the legs for the one, two, three.
Cesaro gets on to his feet, raising his fists in the air and pumping them in signature fashion. Paul Heyman comes in to the ring, applauding his client and going right past Reigns, whom just stares. The Undisputed WWE Champion is presented his belt and he hoists it up over his head. They look to Reigns to join in the celebration but he remains just staring, shaking his head. Bryan Danielson comes in to the ring from behind, leading up the 'Yes!' chants from the crowd. Cesaro slowly turns around and Danielson runs up to him, delivering the knee to the face! The Cleveland crowd roars as Bryan gets on to his feet, Heyman screaming for Reigns to do something while on his knees next to Cesaro. Roman, however, just stares at Bryan and smirks, exiting the ring and making his way towards the back. "Where are you going!? ROMAN! WHERE ARE YOU GOING!?" Shrieks Heyman, placing his hands over his head and turning his attention back to Cesaro. Bryan slowly scoops the Undisputed WWE Championship belt from the mat with a smile, pumping it up and down to the 'Yes!' chants from the WWE Universe as Heyman looks up, almost with tears in his eyes over the sight as Monday Night Raw comes to an end.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 21, 2015 7:32:37 GMT -5
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| Only one man in WWE history has failed to win a World Championship
after cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase and now, it is Seth Rollins
Dean Ambrose, Kane, Roman Reigns, Sheamus, Bray Wyatt, Randy
Orton and Kevin Owens looking to become Mr. Money in the Bank. | Bryan Danielson's uprising was brought to a halt by Antonio Cesaro as he
cashed in his Money in the Bank at Payback with his new manager, Paul
Heyman at his side. Now, Danielson looks to reclaim the Undisputed WWE
Championship as he gets his rematch at the familiar pay-per-view event. |
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| In a rivalry that has become personal over Dolph Ziggler wanting to have
John Cena stop "taking opportunities" from guys like him. After winning a
mach against Cena at Payback, Ziggler wanted an immediate title shot.
Mr. McMahon, however, would call for a number one contenders rematch.
| AJ Styles beat Wade Barrett on two occasions, the first time winning the
Intercontinental Championship and the second Barrett's rematch. Wade,
however, has gotten AJ Styles' finishing move - the Styles Clash - banned
and has been given another shot. This time, in two-out-of-three falls. |
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| At Payback, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe surprised all by entering the
Tag Team Turmoil for the WWE Tag Team Championships, winning them
away from The Hardy Boyz. After the champions got counted out in the
rematch Jeff and Matt were given another title shot at Money in the Bank. | Since winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Rusev has been
on a path of destruction and has yet to be pinned or made submit. Ryback
stood up to the 'Bulgarian Brute' during his ceremony at Payback, setting
the table for what should be a hard hitting match between two big men. |
A very special thank you to Elliot for the Money in the Bank graphics. |
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Post by Jord on Apr 22, 2015 10:11:19 GMT -5
Opening segment was a fine way to hype the tag main event for later. I liked the stuff with Orton telling Bryan that he likes him but basically he's going to be the one to win the MITB briefcase. Decent win for Rollins over Kane. Post-match stuff with Rollins breaking free of the Chokeslam attempt and bailing was cool. Typical Rollins. Kidd over Henry via Countout made sense. I loved him using Natalya as a shield to escape the ring haha. Prepare for liftoff? Adrian Neville? Not really a fan of two back to back matches ending in a countout. I feel like you could have switched Sheamus/Swagger, or any other match on the card for that matter, with Purge/Hardyz. The Purge attacking Sheamus makes them look like beasts. Decent win for Wyatt. Since he ended the Streak I can see him maybe winning the briefcase since I can't see you pushing him to the top of the card (where he deserves) to face Cesaro. Having the briefcase, in my opinion, is the best thing for Bray currently so as he doesn't get lost in the shuffle following ending the streak. The Ziggler/Cena stuff was written really well. I'd like to see Dolph get another win over Cena but I doubt it. A potential Brie vs. Nikki feud? Fine win for AJ over Rose. AJ/Barrett's match at MITB should be stellar. I liked the inclusion of Dusty into the Goldust/Cody stuff. I potential re-alliance definitely caught me off guard. Wonder where you're headed with that. Big win for the champ and Roman. Really, really liked the post-match stuff. I'm surprised that a potential face turn for Roman and the split from Cesaro/Heyman was done so soon but I'm intrigued. Good work.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 22, 2015 16:32:56 GMT -5
After the assault at the hands of The Purge (Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe) on Monday Night Raw, it has been announced that Sheamus will undergo surgery because of it. Due to the circumstances, Sheamus has been removed from the Money in the Bank Ladder Match next Sunday and there is no confirmation as to if he will be replaced or the match will become just a seven man contest at the pay-per-view.
There is no current timetable for Sheamus' return but he was quoted saying: "I'll be back and I'll be stronger, better and ready to fight."
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 22, 2015 16:35:23 GMT -5
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| Only one man in WWE history has failed to win a World Championship
after cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase and now, it is Seth Rollins
Dean Ambrose, Kane, Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton and
Kevin Owens looking to become Mr. Money in the Bank. | Bryan Danielson's uprising was brought to a halt by Antonio Cesaro as he
cashed in his Money in the Bank at Payback with his new manager, Paul
Heyman at his side. Now, Danielson looks to reclaim the Undisputed WWE
Championship as he gets his rematch at the familiar pay-per-view event. |
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| In a rivalry that has become personal over Dolph Ziggler wanting to have
John Cena stop "taking opportunities" from guys like him. After winning a
mach against Cena at Payback, Ziggler wanted an immediate title shot.
Mr. McMahon, however, would call for a number one contenders rematch.
| AJ Styles beat Wade Barrett on two occasions, the first time winning the
Intercontinental Championship and the second Barrett's rematch. Wade,
however, has gotten AJ Styles' finishing move - the Styles Clash - banned
and has been given another shot. This time, in two-out-of-three falls. |
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| At Payback, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe surprised all by entering the
Tag Team Turmoil for the WWE Tag Team Championships, winning them
away from The Hardy Boyz. After the champions got counted out in the
rematch Jeff and Matt were given another title shot at Money in the Bank. | Since winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Rusev has been
on a path of destruction and has yet to be pinned or made submit. Ryback
stood up to the 'Bulgarian Brute' during his ceremony at Payback, setting
the table for what should be a hard hitting match between two big men. |
A very special thank you to Elliot for the Money in the Bank graphics. |
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