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Post by DTP. on Nov 14, 2014 0:51:13 GMT -5
WWE Cyber Sunday: Sunday 15th December 2013...Firstly, the ever-present Cyber Sunday Kickoff. I never was a big fan of interactive formats to WWE shows, but eh I guess it's popular with the fans. With the Slammy Awards the night after though, it just strikes me as overkill with all of this interaction in such a tiny period of time. A decent show to get an initial rise out of the crowd with Antonio Cesaro getting a win aginst Seth Rollins - and the WWE Intercontinental Championship match taking place later tonight does make sense. Let's see Cesaro be the ironman of the WWE working two great matches in a few short hours. F*ck Dizzee Rascal, by the way. Bleh, like I told you before, an unestablished AJ Styles working the opening contest of a pay-per-view doesn't sound fun to me. Personally, I hate to see it. Dolph Ziggler is the decent opponent, but this wouldn't have really gotten the crowd that pumped (at least for the first five or ten minutes). I'm also not too keen on Styles retaining the risque Styles Clash finisher. It's not exactly the safest move, and so easy to botch. Plus it strikes 'midcarder' for WWE finishing move standards. Such a hard spot to construct for a big-time match. I'm hoping Ziggler rebounds from this. The Wyatt Family retaining the WWE Tag Team Championships against Cody Rhodes and Goldust made the best sense, so no complaint here. Next, what sounds like a decent match between the real life former Shield allies, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. An interesting dynamic in this one with Paul Heyman in Reigns' corner, and Mick Foley despite being a former rival of Ambrose being the straight-laced babyface referee role. How did you miss out on Foley giving a disrespectful Heyman the Mandible Claw!? That was legitimately the first thing I predicted out of this match. I liked that Reigns still stood tall in the end, not a bad match-up to close down the first hour of the show. Foley and Ambrose standing tall afterwards was a nice visual, though. And so comes the second match for Antonio Cesaro in challenging Wade Barrett for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Another heel winning, eh, okay. I guess Cesaro doesn't really need the title anyway. Barrett winning was nice, as Cesaro was protected thanks to his coalition of the Commonwealth backing him up. Expert usage of Damien Sandow, may I add. Everything about this next tag team match screamed 'blah' to me, honestly. Ryback and Randy Orton perhaps, they're fair. They would put on a decent match: but adding Big Show and Batista to the equation gives it that 'bowling shoe ugly' perspective. Additionally I'm not keen on this seemingly thrown together (Show and Ryback's partnership) tag match being put on pay-per-view when it could have simply happened on RAW. Additionally because it has no voting purpose. Show and Ryback winning, okay. This was just a plethora of star power and had little point being on the show. Especially not this high on the card. Ah, Bray Wyatt and John Cena in the Steel-Cage match. It's great to see Wyatt pick up the clean win in a match otherwise known for Luke Harper and Erick Rowan's interference on Cena - but it's okay. I'm glad there wasn't any further cliché spot involved where a choir boy with a deep voice costed Cena the match and helped Bray win. Good write-up for this. Bleh, gimmicky Schoolgirl battle royal for the WWE Divas Championship...you could have easily not included the Divas Championship in a match. Additionally, the idea that Paige's debut in WWE was dressed as a schoolgirl - and also additionally winning her first and biggest womens title in the world dressed as a schoolgirl sort of sours any visual there could have been. I like that she's associated with the Commonwealth, but meh. I just feel she should have won it in a normal match or something. And finally, time to put up and shut up for Brock Lesnar and CM Punk in the main event for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Masterful write-up for that, I'm not actually sure how you have the patience to fully write everything including the annoying three-hour RAWs AND SmackDowns. Lesnar winning makes him look so damn powerful, I love it. Interested in what happens from here because he's definitely going to WrestleMania XXX with the gold. Why was Daniel Bryan's name brought up after the bell? Sounds strange because he has no relevance to this show in particular, but whatever. Overall, a decent show giving us some indication of what's going to happen moving forward. It should be interesting to see. Maybe a little too beefy a card, though.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Nov 15, 2014 22:49:14 GMT -5
DECEMBER 19, 2013 FROM THE AT&T CENTER IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
The Smackdown intro video airs and following it, the cameras pan inside of the AT&T Center from San Antonio, Texas! Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome everyone to the show, where tonight we will have a rematch for the United States Championship as Sheamus puts the belt on the line against Antonio Cesaro - with The Commonwealth banned from ringside! Also, we will hear from Big Show and Bray Wyatt in regards to their rivalries with The Authority and John Cena, respectively.
The theme music of Roman Reigns hits to boos from the crowd as he emerges from the back along with Paul Heyman, the duo making their way down and in to the ring. Heyman holds a microphone and points it out to the crowd, letting the boos continue to come down on him. "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and I am the advocate for the reigning, defending Undisputed WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and I am the Slammy Award winner for Manager of the Year as I did not just manage Brock Lesnar to one of the most dominant returns in the history of the WWE, but I managed this man standing next to me to one of the most dominant debut years in the history of the WWE - RRRRRROMAN! RRRREIGNS!" He continues to let the heat come down on him and begins to mock the crowd, asking if they are upset about Brock destroying CM Punk at Cyber Sunday or Roman beating Dean Ambrose at Cyber Sunday or what happened this past Monday. "Or are you upset about all three? Now, I could come out here and I could gloat about my clients all night long because the list of accomplishments for them grows longer and longer each and every single day but ladies and gentlemen I am out here to make a very important announcement... at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view in about six weeks, there will be an opportunity for thirty men to enter that ring and attempt to win the Royal Rumble match and the winner gets to go on to WrestleMania XXX and face the Undisputed WWE Champion himself, my client Brock Lesnar, and I have come here to make the announcement that - spoiler alert - the main event for WrestleMania XXX is already set: My client, the reigning, defending Undisputed WWE Champion Brock Lesnar versus my client, the 2014 Royal Rumble Match winner - Roman Reigns!" He stares out to the crowd, growing a smile across his face. He goes to say more, but is cut off by Seth Rollins' entrance music, turning his and Reigns' attention up the ramp as Rollins emerges from the back.
Seth comes in to the ring with a microphone of his own and stares the two down. "Spoiler alert back at you, Paul. The Royal Rumble match belongs to Seth Rollins, not Roman Reigns!" The San Antonio crowd cheers behind Rollins as he stares down Reigns, snickering a bit. "You're a big man, Roman, but neither of us has been here long and we both are looking to make a name for ourselves. Sure, you beat John Cena but what happened since then? He beat you back and then you've won a few matches before failing to do what Brock Lesnar did by winning the World Championship against Bryan Danielson." A large 'Yes!' chant emerges from the crowd, Rollins saying that Heyman can't help but mention Brock Lesnar over and over again before he even mentions the name Roman Reigns. "But it's fine. I know you're going to stick by Paul's side because he does have an impressive track record, but one thing he has one hundred percent wrong about, Roman... is you winning the Royal Rumble. I'm winning the Royal Rumble and if you really think you can stop me then I'll give you the chance tonight, big man! You versus me! What do you say?" He stares right in to the eyes of Reigns, the big man taking Heyman's microphone away from him slowly and raising both eyebrows up to Rollins. "You're making one hell of a mistake, Seth. Here's a short list of life lessons: You don't insult Paul Heyman, you don't doubt Roman Reigns and you will never win the Royal Rumble. Believe that! You're on!" He drops the mike down to the mat and walks around Rollins, staring him down the whole way. He exits the ring with Heyman in tow, whom laughs at the intimidation Reigns has displayed - Rollins unshaken, however, as he stares right back at the powerhouse. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett with The Commonwealth def. Rob Van Dam; The match goes to-and-fro between the contrasting styles. Following late back and forth action, Van Dam hits a spinning wheel kick and Rolling Thunder but misses the Five Star Frog Splash, allowing Barrett enough time to recoup, drop him with the Bullhammer Elbow and get the pinfall.The crowd boos as Barrett rises back on to his feet, the rest of The Commonwealth joining him in the ring. His 'Queen' and Diva's Champion, Paige, handing over a microphone and his Intercontinental Championship. "Later on tonight, Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro face in a rematch from this past Monday for the United States Championship. The kicker, being that myself and The Commonwealth are barred from ringside in order for this match to go smoothly." He snickers, calling out Commissioner Mick Foley by saying that he is 'stupid' if he really thinks that he cares that much about Sheamus and Cesaro. "Both of those men are losers compared to me! I've been to the top of this company before and I will be again soon enough. If there is any implication in your battered mind, old man, that I am envious of Money in the Bank or the United States Championship - rest assure you there is not!" He states that he has the greatest force in sports entertainment with his men behind him as well as his Queen. He drops the microphone and raises his championship belt up, the remainder of The Commonwealth following him and Paige out of the ring.Commercial Break Returning, The Commonwealth is seen walking backstage and Mick Foley stops them in their tracks. Barrett asks what he wants and the Commissioner throws his hands out. "I heard what you said out there about not being envious of the Money in the Bank or the United States Championship. I don't know what compelled you to say something like that, seeing as how I only wanted you and your crew away from the ring so you didn't get involved again... not because of any envy, but because you're a bunch of jerks." The crowd cheers in the background as Barrett holds Regal back as he tries to step forward to Foley, hollering at him. "However, since you mentioned it to the world it makes me think that maybe you are a bit envious! So I tell you what, next week on Raw... you get to face whoever is United States Champion after tonight." Barrett nods, saying he likes the sound of that. Foley puts his finger up and stops Barrett from heading off, making the further announcement that it will be for the Intercontinental Championship! Barrett's eyes widen and he is livid, Foley telling him to have a nice day before heading off!Ryback def. Fandango with Summer Rae; After the bell rings, Fandango takes a microphone and - while dancing - announces he will be taking part in the Royal Rumble next month and will dance his way to victory! Ryback immediately blasts him with a Meat Hook Clothesline after he is done speaking, the microphone flying out of his hand and to the outside! 'The Big Guy' doesn't take any time to start marching around the ring, leading the chants of 'Feed! Me! More!' with the WWE Universe. He finishes Fandango via Shell Shocked and hooks both legs for the three count.Ryback gets on to his feet and shakes his head at Fandango, being announced the winner. He follows up by tossing Fandango over the top rope, once again leading the AT&T Center on with chants of 'Feed! Me! More!' as he, still over a month away, is prepared for the Rumble.Backstage, Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro are seen making their way down separate halls as they meet for the United States Championship in a rematch from Monday Night Raw - Wade Barrett and The Commonwealth banned from ringside - next!Commercial Break United States Champion Sheamus def. Antonio Cesaro to retain; The match goes competitively back and forth, each man displaying their strength and aggressive styles. Cesaro ends up delivering his toss-uppercut and follows with the Cesaro Swing, only for Sheamus to flip him over on the attempt of The Neutralizer. The Celtic Warrior gains momentum, but misses a Brogue Kick and Cesaro responds with his finisher! Sheamus manages to get his foot on the bottom rope on the pin attempt, however. After fifteen minutes of action, featuring a commercial break in the midst of things, Sheamus lays Cesaro out with a brutal Brogue Kick after a missed top rope elbow. He hooks the far leg for the three count.
The San Antonio crowd gives a mixed reaction as Sheamus rises back on to his feet, backing to the ropes and pounding on his chest. He spreads both arms out to the fans and lets out a yell of "Fella!" before being handed his United States Championship by the official. Cesaro slowly rises on to his feet in the corner and backs to the middle of the ring, Sheamus catching him. The two stare down before Sheamus extends his hand, Cesaro slowly accepting it with his head down - clearly disappointed about being defeated. The duo raise their arms up together anyway, as now the stage is set for Sheamus versus Wade Barrett on Raw, with the Intercontinental Championship on the line.
Commercial Break The theme music of Big Show hits and the World's Largest Athlete makes his way out from the back in street clothes, making his way down and in to the ring. He holds a microphone and stops in the middle of the squared circle, saying that he is out here based off of what happened this past Monday. He gestures up to the titantron, where Batista and Randy Orton would defeat The Usos in a tag team match before assaulting them afterward. Show would make the save, knocking Batista out in the process. Back in the arena, the crowd cheers the replay as Show nods. "At Cyber Sunday, I teamed up with Ryback to defeat Orton and Batista and I figured this was all over with. Only for those two bullies to attack Jimmy and Jey on Raw... which got under my skin because if there is something I can't stand more than two guys stabbing me in the back, it is two guys stabbing me in the back and then walking around here like they are privileged to do whatever they damn well please just because they're best friends with the COO!" He gets a cheer for the call out, Show stating that he may have sold out a few months ago to The Authority but he only sold out physically. "When I joined The Authority, it was for the sake of my family because that is what matters to me! If I had to play off being this big, bad monster of a man to do so then so be it. I didn't sell my soul like Batista and Randy did years ago... so when they decided they didn't need me anymore and tossed me to the curb after Survivor Series, that big bad monster of a man came out for the right reasons and now that big bad monster of a man wants to knock all of their teeth down their throats with two of the world's largest fists!" He raises one up to the crowd, getting another ovation only to be cut off by the theme music of Orton himself. The Viper and The Animal emerge from the back, standing atop the stage to stare down Show.
"I don't know about you, Dave, but I'm getting sick and tired of just standing back there listening to the World's Largest Baby bitch and moan about how we kicked him to the curb and now he has nobody to hang around with!" Orton gives sharp glare towards the ring. Batista adds on, saying that Show made the wrong decision by telling Ryback to move on after Sunday, because now he really has nobody on his side. "As a matter of fact," Batista adds as he takes a few steps forward. "I don't think Ryback actually ever was on your side! I bet you had to take some of that money away from your kids college fund just so you could pretend to have a friend for a few weeks! Am I wrong!?" An 'ooh' comes from the AT&T Center, Show simply shaking his head and telling Batista he is, as a matter of fact, wrong. "The only thing I will ever have to take away from my children... is their televisions. Because I don't want them seeing daddy do what he plans on doing to the two of you." He drops his microphone and removes his jacket, tossing it out of the ring. Batista turns back to Orton and they say a few things to each other before coming down to the ring, going on opposite sides. Show looks back and forth, Batista sliding halfway in before getting out - Orton trying to come up from behind, only to get pummeled with a fist to the gut. Show throws a couple more before being attacked from behind by Batista, the World's Largest Athlete shoving him down to the mat before dropping Orton with a chokeslam! He turns around, however, to a spear from The Animal! Batista pops back on to his feet and yells at Show. "TAKE THAT, YOU STUPID PIECE OF TRASH! TAKE THAT!" Orton slowly stirs back on to his feet with the help of Batista, the two standing over the World's Largest Athlete - holding their fists up simultaneously as the crowd boos their actions here tonight.
Commercial Break Natalya def. Cameron; The bell rings and Natalya completely runs through Cameron with her combination of strength and technical ability. Cameron puts up a bit of a fight but after missing a crossbody from the top rope, Natalya delivers multiple slams and a hard discus clothesline, which allows her to put Cameron in to the Sharpshooter. Cameron struggles in the hold shortly, but is left with no choice but to tap out.
The fans give a small cheer for Natalya as she rises on to her feet, continuing her success as of late by defeating Cameron tonight. She exits the ring, makes her way up the ramp and high fives some of the fans in the front row on her way to the back.
Backstage, Renee Young is standing by with her guests at this time - Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara. She thanks them for their time and notes how as of late, the tag team division has been ramping up and now they get a non-title match against the champions, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. She asks Rey what the two of them are thinking with this opportunity, as with a win they will catapult themselves towards a title match. "Sin Cara and I have been teaming for a while now and we've shown that we have a lot to offer. Sure, we haven't been the most successful yet but I promise you... that is all going to change tonight when Sin Cara and myself beat Harper and Rowan and show why we are capable of being WWE Tag Team Champions!" He and Cara head off, as that non-title tag team match is coming up next.
Commercial Break WWE Tag Team Champions Luke Harper and Erick Rowan def. Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara in a non-title match; The match begins with Harper and Rowan dominating Cara in the early goings, making multiple tags to stop Cara from getting any momentum. A hot tag is eventually made to Mysterio, however, and he comes in and gets on the verge of victory following a 619 to Rowan. He springboards and hits a splash, but the referee informs him that Rowan had made a tag. Mysterio gets up, confused, and turns to a vicious big boot from Harper! Luke smashes Cara off the apron and follows up with a spinning clothesline to Mysterio, hooking both legs up for the three count.
As Harper and Rowan rejoin each other in the middle of the ring and are given their WWE Tag Team Championship belts, the signature of The Wyatt Family hits. Bray Wyatt appears on the titantron and warns that he is here, blowing his cracked lantern out as he will be speaking next!
Commercial Break Back from break, Bray Wyatt is seen standing in the middle of the ring with his lantern lit - Harper and Rowan standing by his sides. He blows his lantern out once again, a spotlight slowly emerging over him as he holds a microphone with both arms spread out. "The questions... the questions of the people, I know they are out there: WHAT HAPPENED TO JOHN CENA ON MONDAY NIGHT!? WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM!? WELL LET ME TELL YOU... WHAT HAPPENED TO JOHN CENA ON MONDAY..." He snickers, pacing back and forth. He explains that he got a hold of John Cena. He saw the glimpse of the monster but he has yet to expose it. He claims that this mission is not over and this monster that Cena has inside of him will one day show and that 'pathetic mask' he hides behind will be burned. "I took John Cena and saw it all... when John hides in the dark, that monster comes out and plays. When the lights come on and he walks down that ramp in his vibrant colors he is nothing but a coward! LYING TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU BUT I KNOW! I KNOW THE TRUTH! I've seen it... with my own two eyes, man... and one day, you will all see them with yours as well. Follow! The buzzards!" He tosses his microphone away and drops on to both knees, laughing hysterically with his arms spread out. The signature of The Wyatt Family hits once again, as Wyatt and Cena clearly have unfinished business. "But the question at hand is: Where exactly is John Cena?" Asks Cole on commentary.
Backstage, Seth Rollins is seen getting ready for his match with Roman Reigns and he is approached by Byron Saxton, asking for a quick word beforehand. Rollins stops him before a question can be asked, however. "I don't need to be asked any questions, Byron. I'll just give you the answers. Ever since I lost my Intercontinental Championship, I've been going downhill. But now... now is the time I begin to redeem myself. Time for me to begin my quest towards the top of this company! It started Monday when I beat Alberto Del Rio, it'll continue when I defeat Roman Reigns tonight and it will come full circle after I win the Royal Rumble, go on to WrestleMania and win the Undisputed WWE Championship from Brock Lesnar or whoever the hell is champion then. It doesn't matter who, Seth Rollins is the future and the future? Is now." He heads off as he goes head to head with Roman Reigns in the main event - next!
Commercial Break Seth Rollins def. Roman Reigns with Paul Heyman; The match competitively goes back and forth early on, Reigns using his power and Rollins displaying his high flying ability. After a suicide dive, a commercial break interrupts the match. Following the break, the back and forth action continues but after Heyman holds Rollins leg, Reigns takes complete control of the match. He ends up nailing the Superman Punch, but Dean Ambrose's theme music hits to a big ovation from the crowd! The Lunatic Fringe comes rushing down to the ring and rolls right in, ducking a shot from Reigns before sliding out of the ring and taking Heyman in a sleeper hold! Reigns leans over the ropes, furious, and Ambrose releases Heyman slowly. Reigns slowly turns around to a top rope high knee from Rollins, which he follows up with the Curb Stomp! Rollins hooks the far leg for the three count.The AT&T Center cheers for the result as Rollins gets back on to his feet, having his arm raised as the victor. Ambrose takes a hold of Heyman again and rolls him in to the ring, following in after him. He stares at Rollins, whom looks all around the arena as Heyman gets on both knees and holding on to the legs of Rollins. "Help me! Help me, Seth, you can be a Paul Heyman Guy! YOU CAN BE A PAUL HEYMAN GUY!" He continues to beg but Rollins just backs away, shaking his head and exiting the ring - allowing Ambrose to finish his business, taking Heyman up with a laugh before reaching in to his back pocket. Heyman's eyes widen as Ambrose slowly pulls out a gun which causes Heyman to begin frantically flailing around! Ambrose clonks him in the head with the base of it before aiming it down, squirting water out in to the face! The fans enjoy a laugh as the Lunatic Fringe laughs, Heyman rolling out of the ring and holding on to his chest. Reigns starts to rise up, Ambrose planting him with Dirty Deeds! He pops back on to his feet and marches all around the ring, getting the crowd fired up as Smackdown comes to a conclusion with a wild ending!
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Post by ✖ AJ on Nov 15, 2014 22:50:28 GMT -5
| Royal Rumble Match Participants: Seth Rollins, Alberto Del Rio, Ryback, Roman Reigns, Fandango | Date, Venue and Location
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Post by snickelodeon on Nov 16, 2014 10:49:18 GMT -5
Apologises I never got round to giving the PPV a full review. Did read it and as always you produced a high standard PPV. With the big news of Brock coming away with both titles.
Smack Down....
Heyman with the first tease of Roman/Brock at Mania was interesting. Suspect that's where your going. Not sure that's the best idea just yet and would have liked to have seen Bryan get the shot at Mania.
Rollins after truly putting Barrett over is on the rebound with his victory on Raw. Surprised Rollins went over Reigns in the Main Event. Ended up being a bad night for Reigns with Ambrose dropping him too.
Seems like your building to a mid card unification match. You seem to be holding back on Cesaro at the minute.
Overall Smack Down was a good read. The Main Event felt fresh and the tag team match and Sheamus match would have made for a good watch.
TNA November 03 has been posted.
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Post by Planktung on Nov 17, 2014 4:03:56 GMT -5
Alright, you disease-filled c**t. CYBER SUNDAY! POWER TO THE PEOPLE, MOTHER ER! Or at least power to the five people that voted. David Otunga don't need this sh*t. A great match for the Kickoff Show to determine Wade Barrett's challenger for later in the evening. Antonio Cesaro getting the victory didn't come as a surprise since you've already wrapped up Rollins' program with Barrett. Onto the PPV itself, another non-surprising voting result that saw Dolph Ziggler be placed into the match up against AJ Styles. Would have been a hot opening contest, for sure, though risky at the same time to have Styles' debut match open up a PPV. I'm really, really curious to see what Styles does in 2014. Can't really see him breaking through above the upper mid-card. Would have liked for the percentages between The Rhodes Brothers and The Usos to have been a bit more close, but that's just me. A solid WWE Tag Team Championship match, though. Erick Rowan and Luke Harper were always going to retain. As I think I've said before, I see Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards being the two to take the titles from The Wyatt Family. Up next, one of the matches that I've been looking forward to most on the card. Dean Ambrose versus Roman Reigns. Mick Foley as the special guest referee didn't come as a surprise since he seemed like the only candidate who would call the match down the middle right here in WWE 2009-2013! Created, written and produced by A.J! Would have liked for Ambrose to get the winer, but Reigns is your golden boy at the moment, so I get it. Liked Ambrose and Foley standing tall afterwards. Wade Barrett and Antonio Cesaro would have put on a great bout for the Intercontinental Championship. Barrett retaining wasn't a shocker. I have to say that I'm really impressed with how you've managed to turn Barrett's career around in the past few months. He's been excellent, though the Commonwealth concept has lost a bit of steam. No one other than Barrett feels important and that's something I would like to see change going forward into the new year. I'd also like to see better things out of Cesaro. Despite having the Money in the Bank briefcase, he feels "boring" right now, for lack of a better term. I don't dig him as a face and he's clearly not going to become champion, especially if the titles are unified tonight. I don't know. Cesaro just doesn't feel like a star in this diary. Big Show and Ryback defeating Randy Orton and Batista was unexpected, I'll say. Filler match, really. I'm sure that all four will pick up some momentum going into the Royal Rumble, where they'll be built as favorites to win. None of them will, though. Bray Wyatt defeating John Cena in a Steel Cage match, not bad. Not a big fan of the finish with Harper and Rowan finding a way into the cage, but at least it wasn't overkilled like in reality. Wyatt looks strong heading into the new year, which was much needed. Next, Paige winning the Divas Championship should have been a special moment, but it doesn't really click for me in this situation for different reasons. She was in a schoolgirl's outfit, for starters, or at least I'm assuming that she was. It was her debut match on the main roster, so for those who don't know about her outside of NXT, they would be asking themselves, "Why is The Commonwealth's manager wrestling?" Speaking of The Commonwealth, I'll go back to what I said earlier about no one in the group aside from Barrett feeling special. It was a nice twist, but Paige's win just feels flat to me. It can easily be turned around, though, by having her put on great matches with talented Divas such as AJ and Natalya, but her crowning as champion wasn't handled properly. Lastly, the huge main event. Brock Lesnar CONQUERING CM Punk to unify the WWE and World Heavyweight Championships was expected, but definitely the right outcome. With how strong Lesnar has looked as of late, it makes me wish that he didn't take a loss to The Rock back at SummerSlam. Looking forward to the reign of the 'Beast Incarnate.' A very solid Cyber Sunday overall to close out the year for PPVs. Mark Cuban. Good for Randy Orton to put him in his place. Anyway, the right choice went over for the Double Cross of the Year category. Randy Orton and Batista them defeating The Usos made for a solid opening contest. Big Show's involvement afterwards was fine, guess the program between the former Authority members will be continuing into 2014. Dean Ambrose winning LOL Moment of the Year feels a bit strange, but I do like how his acceptance speech had nothing to do with the award. Fandango never had a chance against Ambrose. Neither Roman Reigns or Paul Heyman appearing afterwards was interesting to say the least. A decent promo from Seth Rollins to get his point across that he will make 2014 his year by winning the Royal Rumble. Face Rollins feels odd and very white meat to me. I'd like to see him return to heel status at some point in the new year. Rollins then defeating Alberto Del Rio wasn't a bad victory for him. Looking forward to more of Rollins' rise, or at least that's what I think this is. Bray Wyatt winning Rookie of the Year was no surprise at all. R-Truth be cray cray. The New Nation, while something I look forward to, just screams mid-card to me. AJ Styles defeating The Miz made for an acceptable Monday Night RAW debut for the 'Phenomenal One.' Dolph Ziggler being granted a rematch with Styles next week should be a good one. I can't see Styles taking a loss this early, so I'm expecting Ziggler to lose once again and turn heel as a result. Wade Barrett's Bullhamer Elbow winning Maneuver of the Year, meh. It was the weakest finisher of the four nominees, really. Barrett's my n-word, though, so I'm cool with it. Barrett getting involved in Antonio Cesaro and Sheamus' match was definitely interesting. I do wonder if this will lead to a title unification match between Barrett and Sheamus. Brock Lesnar versus Bryan Danielson from Payback winning Match of the Year was fitting as I felt that it was your best write-up of the year. Liked Danielson's interview via satellite. I know that he's saying that he won't make it back in time for WrestleMania, but I still believe that he'll be a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble match and win the whole thing, especially with Brock Lesnar now God the unified champion. Paige and AJ Lee's segment was well done, I thought. A good bit of build for a rivalry that, as I said in the Cyber Sunday reply, didn't start off so well. I'd like to see Brock Lesnar kick Curtis Axel's ass and take his Slammy award. Probably won't happen, but it would be entertaining. A solid win for Cody Rhodes and Goldust to rebound after losing to The Wyatt Family at Cyber Sunday. I feel like I say this in every reply, but Rhodes and Goldust's alliance maybe should come to an end soon, simply because I think Rhodes deserves a bit more shine on his own. Love JBL's acceptant of his Slammy award. Rather over the top, but great entertainment. Ryback getting the win over Jack Swagger was acceptable. ROYAL RUMBLE BELONGS TO THE BIG GUY......not really. Of course Paul Heyman was going to win Manager of the Year. Oh, you thank you fancy calling Roman Reigns the 'One Man Army,' huh? Reigns making the save for Heyman was fine to build to the inevitable moment when Ambrose finally gets his hands on Heyman. Vince raised the award as if it were his own? It is his own, dammit! He owns everything, dammit! He's Vincent Kennedy McMahon, dammit! CM Punk winning Superstar of the Year was a given, I thought. No one else had the year that he's had. And a great follow up to Punk's acceptance of the award with a match against John Cena. The finish was a tad bit strange, but it worked out to continue the rivalry between Cena and Bray Wyatt. Paul Heyman's strong words to CM Punk were fantastic. Punk hearing all of that while having to look at the championships on Brock Lesnar's shoulders. Lovely. A good Slammy Award edition of RAW. I was supposed to be at this SmackDown. SUPPOSED TO BE! Goddamn college making people broke and sh*t. Anywho, a great way to kick off the show with Paul Heyman declaring that Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar will collide at WrestleMania XXX for the Undisputed WWE Championship. If Bryan Danielson doesn't win the Royal Rumble match, then I could easily see Reigns pulling off the victory. Seth Rollins' interruption was a solid way to lead into tonight's main event. Reigns vs. Rollins a fresh match up here, so I'm glad to see it get the main event rub, even if it's just on SmackDown. Solid opening match with Wade Barrett defeating Rob Van Dam. Poor RVD. No purpose nowadays other than to put other people over. Oh well. As long as he's making his dope money, he's fine. Liked Barrett's post-match promo to address his lack of interest in Antonio Cesaro and Sheamus' match up. Aw yeah! Mick Foley sticking it to Barrett. Take that bad news, bitch! Another obvious win for Ryback, this time over Fandango. I'd hope that Ryback can at least get into a mini program of sorts from now until the Royal Rumble. It would suck to just see him squash talent every week before he ultimately loses the Royal Rumble. Sheamus defeating Antonio Cesaro to retain the United States Championship, meh. It's fine. Sheamus is the more well-established of the two anyway at this point. I see Barrett retaining the Intercontinental Championship on RAW, and then later on, Sheamus retains the United States Championship over Barrett, leading to a unification match at the Royal Rumble. Yeah, I just booked your mid-card title feud. F*** you. While I'm not very interested in Big Show's program with Randy Orton and Batista, I loved their segment here. Very well done, and actually makes me want to see Show kick their asses. Natalya defeating Cameron made for a decent Divas bout. I'm not sure if this was just meant to be promotion for Total Divas, or the start of building Natalya as a potential challenger for Paige's Divas Title. Hah. Erick Rowan and Luke Harper beating Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara in the Hispanic-dominated San Antonio. It's whatevs, really. Mysterio and Cara aren't anything much at this point. I imagine that they'll remain as a team until Mysterio retires and Cara fades away. Crazy Bray Wyatt is crazy. No, but really. Where the hell is John Cena? Eh, doesn't matter. His merch will still move. Whoa! Wasn't expecting Seth Rollins to go over Roman Reigns, even with the assistance from Dean Ambrose. HE'S GOT A GUN! HE'S GOT A GUN! HE'S GOT A.....water gun. Right. Really enjoyable with Ambrose getting some revenge against Heyman and Reigns. Great SmackDown to cap off the week of television.
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Post by tg11 on Nov 18, 2014 9:23:27 GMT -5
Smackdown Review
Loved Paul Heyman opening up the show declaring that his man, his client Roman Reigns was going to be the one to win the Royal Rumble and that Reigns would be main eventing WrestleMania 30 by facing his other client the WWE Undisputed Champion Brock Lesnar, hey I mean it could happen, Reigns could win the Royal Rumble and imagine if he did just what it would do to the Heyman camp? It would cause tension that's for sure considering Lesnar is champion and Reigns is fast on the rise here but I still think Danielson will shock the world here in your diary and he will return in the Royal Rumble Match and go on to win it in his return shocking everyone but if that doesn't happen then I can definitely see Roman Reigns winning the Rumble
Seth Rollins then being the one to interrupt Reigns and Heyman of all people and it leading to Rollins going on telling them that he was going to go on to win the Rumble and not Reigns and it leading into Reigns vs Rollins I can get behind that
Barrett the WWE Intercontinental Champion beating RVD, it is like Barrett has more or less become more accustomed to being WWE Intercontinental Champion seeing as how he has been champion ever since Payback when he won the title back in October and he hasn't lost it beating all comers all be it by controversial circumstances but Barrett's promo about Sheamus and Cesaro's match even though he is saying he doesn't care one way or another I see him and The Commonwealth getting involved, it is almost too predictable
But Commissioner Foley sticks it to Barrett and company again, I love it, now I am actually looking forward to seeing Sheamus vs Cesaro again especially with the WWE United States Championship being on the line
Ryback pretty much squashing Fandango here, this sends a strong message a message that the Royal Rumble Match belongs to The Big Guy, Ryback is or could be the favorite to win the Rumble and honestly Ryback has been on a roll that I think no one has been able to stop him and honestly who will be able to eliminate Ryback from the Rumble?
Sheamus retaining his WWE United States Championship against Mr. Money in the Bank Cesaro comes as no surprise because honestly Cesaro doesn't need the WWE Intercontinental Championship and or the WWE United States Championship because Cesaro has the Money in the Bank briefcase which he still has not cashed in which I still don't understand why he hasn't because if Cesaro had any brains at all whatsoever he would cash in his briefcase and become champion and he would be main eventing Mania by now but Cesaro is stupid, a real idiot because he would rather wait to cash in than to just do it, you know what never mind
But still Sheamus the WWE United States Champion facing off against Barrett the WWE Intercontinental Champion in a unification match with both titles on the line if it happens, it will most likely happen at the Royal Rumble pay per view
Big Show's segment with his former Authority teammates Batista and Orton and it all ending in both Batista and Orton leaving Show laying after Batista did most of the work, it makes me hope that Show knocks out both Batista and Orton with that right hand of his because once Show hits the KO Punch no one no one gets up from that no one and it is only a matter of time before the COO Triple H gets a KO Punch from Big Show too
Natalya has been on a roll for quite a while now beating whatever Total Diva Cameron being the latest and or other Divas in that locker room sending a message that she means business that she is finally becoming a true Hart in every sense of the word she is starting to live up to that name more or less, her Grandpa Stu Hart would be proud and not to mention her Uncle Bret I am sure he is proud of Natalya and her Uncle Owen he would be proud too as well as her father Jim The Anvil and she is more or less following in their footsteps, she has it in her blood in her DNA to be a champion and here is hoping she is built up enough to be a credible threat to Paige's WWE Divas Championship reign
WWE Tag Team Champions Harper & Rowan of the Wyatt Family beating yet another tag team this time it being Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara makes me wonder if there is any tag team in the WWE or in NXT that can beat Harper & Rowan for their titles? At this point I don't think anyone can
Bray Wyatt seems to be more crazy more maniacal than ever especially considering he beat Cena at Cyber Sunday and no one has seen or heard from Cena since so it makes me wonder who Bray Wyatt will target next since Cena is mostly out of commission now?
And in the main event Rollins going over Reigns, this was the proper spot for their match to be and that was in the main event all be it Rollins went over with the help of Ambrose, but what I was not counting on was Ambrose coming with a gun, and it turns out that the gun is a toy, it's a toy, a water gun and Heyman & Reigns actually pissing their pants thinking that it was a real gun with Ambrose getting one over on them, Heyman clutching his heart and Reigns running for high heaven as well as Heyman, this reminds me of Austin back in the Attitude Era when he held Vince at gun point and Vince was pissing his pants and it turned out that Austin had a toy gun, this made me laugh so bad I was dying of laughter
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Post by ✖ AJ on Nov 19, 2014 22:20:07 GMT -5
DECEMBER 23, 2013 FROM THE FRANK ERWIN CENTER IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
The Monday Night Raw intro video airs before coming inside of the Frank Erwin Center from Austin, Texas! Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome everyone to the show, where tonight we will be hearing from Bray Wyatt and CM Punk in regards to John Cena and Brock Lesnar, respectively. Plus, it is Wade Barrett putting his Intercontinental Championship on the line against the United States Champion Sheamus, along with AJ Styles taking on Dolph Ziggler in a rematch from Cyber Sunday. "All this and more, live on Monday Night Raw!" States Cole.
Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan make their way out from the back and slowly march their way down towards the ring, Wyatt blowing out his lantern after entering the ring. A spotlight drops on the group and Wyatt begins to chuckle while clutching a microphone in his hand, nodding his head up and down. "If you have not heard it through the grape vine... or seen it with your own two eyes... John Cena is in my possession. John Cena is mine! I TOOK JOHN CENA AND I DRAGGED HIM DOWN TO THE ABYSS AND I BROUGHT OUT THAT MONSTER THAT HE REFUSES TO SHOW TO ALL OF YOU! THAT MONSTER HE HIDES AND LIES ABOUT! A LIAR, MAN! A LIAR! A HERO... THAT LIES... TO ALL OF YOU!" He laughs, saying he is flabbergasted that people actually buy in to the idea that a hero can be a liar and that maybe they should be choosing a real hero like himself. "How about it? How about you all play along and follow the leader... follow Bray Wyatt! Follow the buzzards! DO WHAT JOHN CENA SHOULD DO AND BE THE MONSTER THAT YOU ARE, JUST LIKE ME, NOT AFRAID TO HIDE IT! COME ON! GET ON YOUR FEET AND FOLLOW ME! FOLLOW ME TO THE DEPTHS OF HELL!" He marches back and forth across the ring, bursting into crazed laughter once again. Wyatt continues to explain how last Monday he took John Cena and dragged him away, bringing out the monster in him and seeing it. Wyatt claims that one day, John will have that monster within him revealed to all of his fans and their hero will be nothing more but an outcast and a martyr.
As Wyatt stares off in to the distance, John Cena's theme music hits! The Austin crowd rises on to their feet, mixed with cheers and boos as The Wyatt Family gets prepared for a fight - only for Cena to not emerge from the back. His music fades out, causing Bray to chuckle and wag his finger up the ramp. "Very funny, John! Very, very funny... I know you all too well, though, John. I know you like to use humor to hide away from what you truly are. Humor... is mankind's greatest blessing. But, a blessing that is also a curse because you trying to play these mind games! MIND GAMES, THAT JUST SHOW THE TRANSPARENCY IN YOU!" As he continues to go on, the WWE Universe gets louder and louder as Cena comes rushing in to the ring from behind, wielding a steel chair! He rushes up behind Harper and cracks it over the back, giving a big shot to Rowan as well! He tosses the chair to the mat and catches Wyatt on to his shoulders, only for Bray to elbow his way free and roll out of the ring! Wyatt marches around the ring, throwing his hair over his face and letting out a yell as Rowan and Harper join him on the outside! Cena slowly pulls up the microphone Bray was using and stares him down, twitching a bit in fury. "I'm quite sick and tired of this crap, Bray. You thought you saw a monster in me last week? You didn't see a monster. I have no demons and I am no monster, but what I am is a pissed off man that wants to kick your ass!" The Frank Erwin Center pops as Cena steps up to the ropes, pointing at the entire Wyatt Family. "This year is almost over and I don't plan on going in to the new year with you still in my way, Bray. Next week on Raw, I'm challenging you to a match next week... a match, that you will like, three stages of hell! We can start off plain and simple, Bray, with a standard singles match. Second, we can go toe to toe in a Last Man Standing match!" The crowd gets behind the idea from Cena, whom states if either of them even can stand after that match they can do what they did at Cyber Sunday by going inside of a steel cage. Another huge ovation comes from the crowd as Wyatt snickers, Cena stating that this will be the final battle - he wants this over with, win or lose. Bray puts his arms out, growing a big smile and telling John that he welcomes the challenge! He, however, drops the smile and warns 'run!' before the signature of The Wyatt Family hits once again.
AJ Styles def. Dolph Ziggler; Prior to the match, it is announced that both men will be taking part in the Royal Rumble next month! The match itself, similar to their battle at Cyber Sunday, goes back and forth early with tons of fast paced action. Styles goes for the Styles Clash early, but Ziggler managing to pull his arms free and reverse it in to a hurricanrana. Both men try and finish the match all throughout, a commercial break coming in between, and after fourteen minutes of action Ziggler misses the Zig Zag as Styles holds the ropes - AJ responding with the Pele Kick, followed up by the Styles Clash right in the middle of the ring, resulting in the pinfall victory.The fans cheer for the great match between the two as Styles rises on to his feet, having his arm raised up as the victor. He helps Ziggler on to his feet, the Show Off clearly frustrated with not managing to pull off the victory. He takes a few deep breaths before getting right in to the face of Styles, staring him down before slowly extending his hand. AJ nods in approval and takes it, Ziggler raising the arm up of Styles as respect has certainly been earned. Ziggler exits the ring, allowing Styles to continue his celebration.Commercial Break Back from break, John Cena is seen walking backstage when he is stopped by Mick Foley. The two shake hands, each exchanging courtesy of asking how the other is doing. Foley puts his hand on Cena's shoulder, "John, we all know you're one of the toughest guys in this business. But I know Bray Wyatt. I've been in a dark place like Bray Wyatt has before... you know, have a nice day... raspy voice and living in God knows where... Mankind." Cena says that he knows, Foley saying that seriously, though, he wants to know if John is really wanting this Three Stages of Hell match next week after all that Wyatt has put him through. "Of course this is what I want, Mick. What Bray Wyatt has put me through is the exact reason why I want the Three Stage of Hell Match! I want to beat him the first two and then just for kicks, I'll call for the steel cage to be brought down just so I can beat Bray Wyatt a third time. I want this match, Mick. I want it more than I want anything in the world right now..." They stare momentarily, Foley nodding and telling John that he has his match next week on Raw. The Commissioner wishes him luck and heads off, Cena satisfied as the crowd cheers the confirmation of the match inside the arena.WWE Tag Team Champions Luke Harper and Erick Rowan def. The Usos in a non-title match; Facing the team they defeated for the titles in the first place back at Night of Champions, Harper and Rowan completely dominate early. Jey Uso seems to hurt his leg in the middle of the match, forcing Jimmy to be on his own. He puts up a valiant effort but misses the top rope splash on Harper, allowing him to tag in Rowan - whom delivers a vicious spinning side slam that leads to the pinfall.Harper and Rowan stare out to the crowd following their victory, snatching away their title belts from the official. Harper holds it down at his side while still glaring out to the crowd as Rowan is mesmerized by his championship belt. The signature of The Wyatt Family hits.
Backstage, CM Punk is seen walking down the halls as he will be addressing Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman - next!Commercial Break Returning, the theme music of CM Punk hits to a thunderous ovation from the Frank Erwin Center! The 'Best in the World' emerges from the back and makes his way down to the ring, letting the crowd chant his name loudly as he takes a microphone from ringside - patting the top of it. "You know, I'd come out here with my Slammy Award for Superstar of the Year but honest to God, I could care less about that when I've got too much bigger problems than that. Two much bigger problems that are big, in different shapes and sizes..." He gets a good chuckle from the crowd towards the fit-to-fat joke of Lesnar-Heyman. He explains that he has grown sick and tired of hearing Paul Heyman come out here every chance he gets to praise his client and bash anybody that isn't named Lesnar or Reigns. "What Paul needs to do is open his eyes. Open his eyes from behind those fattened lids and see what is in front of him! See that he has a pissed off kid from Chicago that knows a thing or two about kicking some ass! We got Brock Lesnar as the Undisputed WWE Champion now and I get it. I get it, that he doesn't like to come here every single week because he is just too used to waiting six months between fights after spending time in the octagon thinking he is the best for beating a forty-five year old man to become UFC Heavyweight Champion." A sharp 'ooh' comes from the crowd as Punk continues on, saying he isn't afraid of Brock Lesnar and he certainly isn't afraid of Paul Heyman and if Paul wants to take the beating that Brock deserves then so be it. "So, Paul, why don't you come on o-" He stops himself as he is surprisingly cut off by the theme music of Dean Ambrose, the 'Lunatic Fringe' making his way out to some very loud cheering.Ambrose comes in to the ring and wields a microphone of his own, patting it just as Punk had done when he came out. "Ahh, Punk! You're not the only one around here that has a problem with Paul Heyman, you know. I've been dealing with his big doofus, Roman Reigns, all because he stood in my way of The Authority. Oh look, another thing we have in common! That's right... I was on your team at Survivor Series and although you got to get your hands on Triple H, I didn't! I DIDN'T GET MY HANDS ON THE SACK OF CRAP THAT HAS BEEN TRYING TO HOLD ME DOWN SINCE I WALKED THROUGH THAT DOOR AND YOU KNOW WHOSE FAULT IT IS!? ROMAN REIGNS AND PAUL HEYMAN!" He marches back and forth, saying it is kind of funny that he is all worked up over not getting the chance to get his hands on Triple H so he has to take it out on people not even affiliated with him, but says it'll have to do with Triple H being too afraid to show his face around here anymore. Punk puts his hands up, telling Ambrose to simmer down. "We get it, Dean, you're a psychopath. A lunatic fringe or whatever... Look, we both want to get our hands on Paul Heyman for different reasons, so what I recommend is we do this together. I saw what you did last week with that water gun and while it was creative, it wasn't very effective because unfortunately it didn't give Paul Heyman the heart attack he deserves. But hey!" He gets another mix of laughter and 'ooh's from the WWE Universe, Punk shrugging his shoulders and saying that they can go take care of business together right now. Ambrose nods in agreement, only for Batista and Randy Orton to come out to the stage telling the two they need to just shut their mouths already - receiving some strong heat.
Punk questions what the hell the two of them want and Orton snickers. "It is actually quite simple, Punk, we want you and Ambrose to quit taking up every single persons time by complaining and get out of that ring for two real superstars." After a bit of silence, Punk and Ambrose look to each other and both begin to snicker. Punk points out that at Survivor Series, he recalls the two of them being on the losing side to the 'not-so-real superstars' team he led featuring himself and Ambrose. Batista snaps back, telling him to shut up once again! "Maybe you forgot that back in July, I beat you for the WWE Championship right in the middle of that ring!" Punk comes right back at him, mentioning how he won the title back at Hell in a Cell by beating the crap out of 'The Animal'! As Orton and Batista get fired up, Ambrose begins to flap his hand in order to mock them. "All you two do is blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah... blah, blah, blah, blah, blah! I don't know about you, Punk, but I'm really getting annoyed just looking at these two suck up sell outs and I think they would look a lot better with busted in faces." The crowd roars the threat as Punk and Ambrose seem prepared to exit the ring, only for Commissioner Mick Foley to come out from the back telling them all to relax. He stands to the side of Batista and Orton and stares them down before looking back towards the ring, saying he has a solution for all of this. "Seeing as how this is basically turning in to a bad episode of Springer, I think that the good people of Austin, Texas..." He puts a thumbs up towards the camera, "Deserve to see better than that. So, I think that tonight's main event should be a tag team match! Not just you four, either... I'm throwing in two other guys. In the main event, it will be Randy Orton, Batista and Roman Reigns... taking on CM Punk, Dean Ambrose and the Big Show!" He flashes a thumbs up once again, heading towards the back as the two sides are left staring each other down with a big main event set for later on tonight!Commercial Break Antonio Cesaro def. The Miz; As soon as the bell sounds, Cesaro overpowers Miz but gets jabbed with a thumb to the eye. The 'Awesome One', continues to use cheap tactics in attempts to get the victory. He tries to roll Cesaro up but the 'Swiss Superman' pulls right through, taking the legs of Miz and swinging him around to the delight of the crowd. As Miz gets up, he avoids the tossing uppercut and nails the Skull Crushing Finale, resulting in a two count to his shock. He begins a beat down but ends up getting hit with the tossing uppercut, Cesaro following up with the Neutralizer. He hooks both legs up for the three count.Cesaro rises up to a solid pop from the crowd, as after an unsuccessful week last week he has managed to come back with a victory here tonight. He is given his Money in the Bank briefcase and raises it up high. As he starts to head towards the ropes, however, he has second thoughts. He turns around to Miz laying on the mat and storms over to him, taking both legs to a big ovation! He nods with a smile before pulling Miz up, giving him the Cesaro Swing by going around thirteen times! He picks his briefcase back up and raises it over his head, exiting the ring satisfied.Backstage, Renee Young is standing by with the United States Champion, Sheamus. She thanks him for his time and asks how he is feeling getting this opportunity at the Intercontinental Championship. "It's a great opportunity, Renee. I plan on making the best of it and soon enough, Brock Lesnar won't be the only one walking 'round here with two straps over his shoulders. You know what else is a great opportunity? The Royal Rumble." He smiles, saying that's right - he is entering the Royal Rumble match. "Can you imagine? Me, holding the Intercontinental and United States Championships. Then if I win the Royal Rumble, I get to go on to WrestleMania and possibly have a third title? That's almost unheard of, Renee. But, back to the matter at hand 'ere tonight - Wade Barrett. He's going to feel my wrath. The wrath, of me and my Brogue Kick... FELLA!" He pounds on his chest and heads off, his match against Barrett still to come later on.Commercial Break Returning, Diva's Champion Paige makes her way out from the back to boos from the crowd. She comes in to the ring and takes a microphone from ringside, looking out to the crowd. "Unfortunately, last week on Raw, I injured poor AJ Lee. Really, it was an accident but you have to understand that it wasn't my fault this happened!" She gestures up to the titantron, the replay of last week showing where AJ won Diva of the Year - only to be interrupted by Paige - enraging Lee, causing her to rush forward and have Paige throw her off the stage knee first. Back live, Paige shakes her head and adjusts the Diva's Championship over her shoulder. "It really, really was an unfortunate event and AJ... I just want to come out here and apologize from the bottom of my heart." She shows a small grin and exits the ring, taking a seat at the announce table for the upcoming match.Natalya def. Eva Marie; The match goes completely of Natalya quickly, but as she attempts the Sharpshooter early on - Eva nails a shot to the face and sends her back in to the corner. Marie comes back and gets a little bit of momentum going, only to be dropped with a spinning clothesline followed up by the Sharpshooter, to which Eva taps out to very quickly.Paige stands up, pulling the Diva's Championship over her shoulder and applauding Natalya. The Anvil's daughter stares down the Queen of The Commonwealth and motions for the belt before exiting the ring. Paige just laughs and removes her headset, shaking her head. She moves towards the ring as Wade Barrett's theme music hits, her 'King' making his way out atop the stage along with the rest of The Commonwealth, as he defends the Intercontinental Championship against the United States Champion, Sheamus, next.Commercial Break Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett with The Commonwealth def. United States Champion Sheamus to retain; The match begins aggressive, each men going back and forth with swings of momentum. Barrett misses the Bullhammer Elbow early and gets dropped with an absolutely vicious Brogue Kick! Barrett, however, has Damien Sandow place his foot on the bottom rope. The referee takes note of it and ejects Sandow from ringside! The rest of The Commonwealth begins to argue the call, so the official sends them towards the back as well! A commercial break follows and upon the return, the action continues to go back and forth. Sheamus goes for White Noise after a clothesline in the corner, but Barrett pulls himself free and hits The Wasteland! He gets a near fall, Sheamus getting back up and avoiding a boot. He goes for the Brogue, Barrett managing to juke it and push the official - smiling as if it were an accident. He turns around, nails a kick to the groin and delivers the Bullhammer Elbow! The referee turns back around, Barrett apologizing as he hooks the far leg for the three count.Barrett rises back on to his feet with a grin, the official retrieving his title belt and handing it over. He holds it up high before leaning down in to the face of Sheamus, pushing the championship belt in to his face. The crowds boos turn to cheers, however, as Antonio Cesaro comes rushing in to the ring! He cracks his neck and Barrett turns around, being dropped right in the middle of the ring with the Neutralizer! Cesaro pops back up and flexes his muscles to the crowd, only to turn around right to a Brogue Kick from Sheamus! The United States Champion pounds on his chest and spreads his arms out to the main camera, giving a yell out of 'Fella!' to the WWE Universe as the chaos between these three continues.
Commercial Break
Returning, Wade Barrett and The Commonwealth are walking backstage and Barrett is rambling on about how much he hates Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro. "I've had enough of the both of them and come Royal Rumble, I won't have to deal with them any longer because I will be going to WrestleMania and becoming Undisputed WWE Champion! A championship suited only for a king!" He continues to walk forward, only to stop and see Mick Foley sitting at a table set up in the middle of the hallway with just a laptop, some of his books and a game of connect four on it. Barrett shakes his head, saying he doesn't even want to know but Foley stands up and tells him to hold on. "I couldn't help but overhear you say you were going to enter the Royal Rumble, Wade! But you know, you wouldn't have to enter the Royal Rumble... if you were Mr. Money in the Bank like Antonio Cesaro." Barrett scowls as Foley smiles, saying he isn't trying to make him mad - he actually wants to give him an opportunity. Foley says he has a big announcement coming next week and Barrett ought to be prepared for it. He tells the stable to have a nice day and sits back down.In another part of the arena, CM Punk and Dean Ambrose are seen talking to one another in the locker room when Big Show walks in. The two look up at the World's Largest Athlete, whom takes some deep breaths before speaking. "I know the both of you may not like me that much for my involvement with The Authority and I get that. But tonight, I'm asking the two of you to put that aside because tonight... is an opportunity for Batista and Randy Orton to be shut up. If you guys can help me with that, I'll help you with taking down Roman Reigns... and Paul Heyman." Punk takes a moment before pointing out that Show used to be a 'Paul Heyman Guy' and has already sold out numerous times in his career, so he has to question if he can trust Show. Ambrose agrees, causing Show to put his head down and shake his head. "I'm not proud of those times, guys. But like I said, you need to trust me tonight so we can take care of business. After that, we go our separate ways. Alright?" He heads out of the room, leaving Punk and Ambrose skeptical.Commercial Break Seth Rollins def. Jack Swagger with Zeb Colter; The bell sounds, Swagger catching the ankle on an early Superkick attempt and applying the Ankle Lock. Rollins manages to roll through and shows his high flying and crazy ability, getting tons of momentum brewing. He misses the top rope knee late, however, allowing Swagger to drop him with the Gut Wrench Powerbomb. He goes for the Swagger Bomb immediately after, only for Rollins to put both feet up and drop Swagger to the mat. He gets right back up and delivers the Curb Stomp! Rollins hooks both legs up for the three.Rollins gets back up, being announced the winner with his arm raised. Zeb Colter grabs a microphone and begins to go up the steel steps, telling Rollins to wait a minute. Seth chuckles as Colter gets in to the ring. "Now, Seth, congratulations on your victory. Quite honestly, with a victory like that it looks to me like you are ready. Ready for the biggest opportunity of your career! That's right... I'm offering you to place your hand over your heart, pledge your allegiance to being a Real American and say along with me: We! The Peo-" Before he can finish, Rollins smacks the microphone out of his hands and shoves Colter over! Rollins laughs along with the crowd as he exits the ring, clearly not wanting to take up on that offer!Backstage, Mark Henry is seen heading down the halls for action - next.Commercial Break Returning, Mark Henry makes his way down to the ring and grabs a microphone. "Tonight, I'm making a statement! I'm making a statement in my home state of Texas by taking down Ryback!" He gets some cheers, but he tells the crowd to shut up - this ain't about them, it's about him! The boos come back as he continues. "I'm making statement that says, just because Ryback is the 'big guy' doesn't mean he is gonna win the Royal Rumble, especially when he has the World's Strongest Man standing in his way!" He throws the microphone down, as it appears Henry has announced his participation in the upcoming Rumble!Ryback def. Mark Henry via disqualification; The match begins, both powerful men trying to one up the other early. As Ryback begins to get some momentum and sends Henry to the outside, however, he gets the World's Strongest Man very angry - causing Henry to jab him in the gut with a steel chair, followed up with a shot across the back that forces the official to call for the bell.The crowd boos as Henry raises the chair up once again, smashing it across the back! He throws it aside and walks away slowly, putting his head down. The referee goes to check on Ryback but Henry storms forward, shoving the official to the floor and dragging Ryback on to his feet again - slamming him face first off the steel steps before perfoming the World's Strongest Slam on to the hard floor! The Austin crowd continues to show their disapproval as Henry rises on to his feet. "That's! What I do!" He proclaims before heading off, Ryback left cringing on the floor in pain.A graphic appears for the main event still to come with the six man tag team match!Commercial Break Returning, the announcement is made that this Thursday on Smackdown it will be the return of the Peep Show! Christian will be hosting with his guests: The New Nation. The very radical group has been appearing for over a month now and have sent multiple messages, but Christian's goal this Thursday is to get to the bottom of what R-Truth, Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston and Titus O'Neil are really doing.
Backstage, Renee Young is standing by and she introduces her guests at this time - Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns. Renee starts the interview off by addressing what happened on Smackdown via replay, where Dean Ambrose ran in to the ring before putting Heyman in a sleeper hold. He would ultimately cost Reigns his match against Seth Rollins, following up by putting a toy water gun to the head of Heyman and laying out Reigns with Dirty Deeds. The crowd laughs in the background as the cameras come back live, Renee going to question the two only to be cut off by Heyman. "Dean Ambrose... really thinks that was funny? He thinks nearly giving a man with children and a wife and the Slammy Award for Manager of the Year a heart attack is funny?" He shakes his head, saying that what happened last week on Smackdown was an outrage. "The fact that the WWE doesn't suspend Dean Ambrose makes me sick to my stomach... you know what else makes me sick to my stomach, though, Renee? The fact that CM Punk stands aside that nutjob and laughs with him! I brought CM Punk in to this company and I took him under my wing unlike anybody else in his life... now, I take him out of the WWE. Whether it be at the hands of Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar or myself it doesn't matter... the bottom line is, CM Punk and Dean Ambrose are both going down thanks to Paul Heyman." He raises up his Slammy with a smile and heads off, Reigns staring at Renee - stating simply, 'believe that' before following his manager as the six man tag team match main event is next!Commercial Break CM Punk, Dean Ambrose and Big Show def. Randy Orton, Batista and Roman Reigns with Paul Heyman; The match starts in total control for the team of Orton, Batista and Reigns as they beat down Ambrose quickly. The Lunatic Fringe begins to mount a comeback on Orton, however, and ends up making the hot tag to Big Show. He comes in and cleans house, leading to a commercial break in mid match. After the commercial, Show is still the legal man but is run through by the opposing team. With Orton as the legal man, he goes for the RKO but Show tosses him to the mat and makes the tag to Punk. He runs in and goes crazy, both teams coming in to the ring and mixing it up - the referee losing control. Everyone except for Punk goes to the outside, allowing the 'Best in the World' to launch himself over the ropes and in to the opposing team! Orton is brought back in to the ring and Ambrose hits him with Dirty Deeds! Orton stirs back up, Show clocking him with the Knockout Punch which Punk finishes off with the Go To Sleep! He hooks both legs for the three count.The crowd cheers the trio as they all meet in the middle of the ring to celebrate their victory, only for Reigns to come rushing in to the ring along with Batista - going for spears at the same time to Punk and Ambrose. They both turn around to Big Show and he grabs them both by the throat, slowly lifting them both up for the double chokeslam! He gets back on to his feet and shakes his fist, Punk and Ambrose marching all around the ring fired up as they have taken care of business tonight! Paul Heyman, meanwhile, stands on the outside being stared down by his two clients big rivals, Show standing over his in Orton and Batista. The show draws to an end, with just one Monday Night Raw remaining in 2013!
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Post by ✖ AJ on Nov 19, 2014 22:21:37 GMT -5
| Royal Rumble Match Participants: Seth Rollins, Alberto Del Rio, Ryback, Roman Reigns, Fandango, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, Wade Barrett, AJ Styles, Dolph Ziggler | Date, Venue and Location
| Official Theme Song | January 26, 2014 - Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA | "Heart of a Warrior" by Dizzee Rascal |
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Post by tg11 on Nov 20, 2014 22:41:22 GMT -5
- Opening up RAW with the Wyatt Family, an eerie, creepy way to start off RAW if you ask me as the Wyatts are going on and on about how they have destroyed Cena well they did because no one has seen or heard from John Cena since Cyber Sunday especially when Bray Wyatt beat Cena in the Steel Cage so I guess you can say Wyatt has not only broken Cena physically but mentally as well by breaking his spirit and just when he is about to go on more Cena's music hits interrupting Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan but no sign of Cena at first until Cena comes from behind them with steel chair in tow as he takes out the WWE Tag Team Champions Harper & Rowan and just when he is about to take out Wyatt, Wyatt gets out unscathed until Cena challenges Bray Wyatt to a 3 Stages of Hell Match the first Stage being a regular match the second Stage being a Last Man Standing Match and the last Stage being a Steel Cage Match I don't know who this match favors more Cena or Wyatt?
- Styles beats Ziggler again in a Cyber Sunday rematch, that is 2 straight matches AJ Styles has beaten Ziggler and both match-ups they have not only torn the house down together but they have both stolen the show and their match here on RAW I think I enjoyed much more than their Cyber Sunday match because this match was so back and forth and their in-ring chemistry with one another just proves that whenever these 2 are in the ring together only good things happen but now that this match is over I can definitely see the both of them in the Royal Rumble Match that's for sure
- It seems 3 Stages of Hell is on for next week on RAW between Cena and Wyatt, the Commissioner, Mrs. Foley's baby boy, Mick Foley confirming the match it is going to happen next week, I can't wait because maybe finally Cena and Wyatt's rivalry will finally end after this 3 Stages of Hell Match
- WWE Tag Team Champions Luke Harper & Erick Rowan beating The Usos, just goes to show us that Harper & Rowan ever since winning the titles they have virtually become unstoppable beating whichever tag team has been placed in front of them beating every tag team left and right, it is almost like they can't lose as a tag team and as for The Usos it seems ever since losing the WWE Tag Team Championships they have been on a downwards spiral for a while now and it seems to be continuing
- CM Punk addressing Brock Lesnar, this is definitely going to build up towards it being CM Punk vs Brock Lesnar for the WWE Undisputed Championship at the Royal Rumble pay per view, that this will be the main event championship match at the Royal Rumble pay per view but then seeing Ambrose come out to interrupt Punk of all people I wasn't expecting that but it makes sense considering Ambrose is feuding with Heyman also as well as Heyman's other client Roman Reigns and then all of this going back to Triple H the COO and then The Authority guys Batista & Orton out of nowhere interrupt both Punk and Ambrose now that I wasn't expecting either
- But CM Punk and Ambrose did bring up good points that both Batista and Orton have seemingly become irrelevant and are irrelevant because they don't matter anymore, they haven't mattered since Survivor Series ever since their team, The Authority, lost at Survivor Series and who was on the losing side of that team? Oh that's right both Batista and Orton were and when was the last time either Orton or Batista was champion? So no one really cares what they have to say for that matter and then it turning to a huge main event for tonight, a 6-man tag team match with Batista and Orton teaming up with Paul Heyman Guy Roman Reigns to take on the team of Punk, Ambrose and Big Show now that is what I call a huge main event
- But can Batista & Orton really trust Reigns? Considering what happened at Survivor Series considering Reigns pretty much turned on Team Authority costing them the match, and considering he is a Paul Heyman Guy why should he trust Batista & Orton? Or why should they trust him?
- Cesaro Mr. Money in the Bank beating The Miz comes as no surprise or shock even because Cesaro has more going for him at the moment than Miz does, Cesaro has that briefcase still which he can cash in at any time and not to mention if Cesaro enters the Royal Rumble Match and imagine if he were to win it, he would main event Mania as well as being Mr. Money in the Bank which means that if he were to lose his match at Mania he could then cash in his briefcase in the very same match to become champion so he would have an insurance policy when you think about it
- Sheamus the WWE United States Champion talking about the Royal Rumble Match, Sheamus if he enters the match he could very well be a favorite a darkhorse to win and considering Sheamus he is a former World Heavyweight and WWE Champion the first-ever Irish born WWE Champion he could very well win the Royal Rumble and imagine if he were to win it and especially be the WWE United States Champion too at the same time, just think about it
- WWE Divas Champion, Commonwealth member Paige coming out and addressing AJ, after what she did to AJ I wonder if by what she did to AJ if she actually really did put AJ on the shelf? If she did then who knows how long AJ Lee could be out for? She could be out for months and if that is the case then I wonder just who will be able to end Paige's reign of terror as WWE Divas Champion?
- Natalya has been on a roll as of late, the 3rd generation diva, daughter of The Anvil niece of The Hitman granddaughter of Stu Hart is finally living up to the Hart family name finally she is living up to her DNA finally she is showing us all just what it takes to be a Hart she is finally showing us just what it means to be a champion and Natalya is that determined to become WWE Divas Champion again and who knows she could very well become champion again, by beating Eva Marie she is pretty much making a statement to Paige that she is coming for that WWE Divas Championship and if Paige were smart she would not take Natalya lightly either
- Wade Barrett the WWE Intercontinental Champion and Commonwealth leader retaining his WWE Intercontinental Championship against the WWE United States Champion Sheamus, I was expecting Sheamus to beat Barrett to become both WWE Intercontinental Champion and WWE United States Champion at the same time unifying both titles but at the same time it makes sense for both of these titles to not be unified and why I say that? Because it gives more of the guys who are in the mid-card and upper mid-card to actually fight not just for one title but for more than one, it keeps them relevant but at the same time just when Barrett and company are about to do some damage to Sheamus here comes Mr. Money in the Bank Cesaro to the rescue and Sheamus and Cesaro both cleaning house, I loved it
- Commissioner Foley with an announcement for RAW next week, I can only imagine just what it is, I can see it being a Triple Threat Match for the Money in the Bank briefcase, Cesaro having to defend his briefcase against Sheamus and against Barrett in a Triple Threat and Cesaro doesn't even have to be pinned to lose his briefcase, that is what I see happening
- Punk and Ambrose and Show all have common enemies but can they all trust each other? Now that is the million dollar question and not to mention their egos too because Punk has a big ego and so does Ambrose and so does Show as well but Batista, Orton and Reigns how can they trust each other even?
- Seth Rollins winning yet another match, it is like he has been on a roll ever since stating that he will be the one to win the Royal Rumble Match and honestly at this point Rollins has to be considered a favorite maybe even a darkhorse to win it and he more or less proved it again by beating Swagger, if anything Rollins means business and Rollins could end up main eventing Mania and considering Rollins is a relative rookie in your diary who knows he could very well get the job done but seeing what he did to both Swagger and Colter I honestly laughed my ass off
- Mark Henry pretty much entering himself into the Royal Rumble Match, Henry also has to be considered a favorite well mostly because of his strength and his size being the World's Strongest Man, how can people bet against him? Henry more or less calling out The Big Guy Ryback, seeing Ryback vs Henry here, I can't wait to see these 2 goliaths go at it
- Ryback beating Henry all be it DQ, yes The Big Guy may have won this match by DQ but he sure as hell doesn't look like the winner now does he? Henry more or less making a statement here and that statement was more or less made ten-fold, Henry leaving Ryback laying hitting him with not only a steel chair but also hitting his face off of the steel steps but also laying him out with the World's Strongest Slam on the floor, yes after that Henry has definitely got to be considered a favorite now
- The New Nation will be guests on Christian's talk show, The Peep Show, this Thursday on Smackdown I can't wait, Lord only knows what The New Nation will say or what they could do
- Heyman and Reigns' interview I loved it, but what made it even more funnier was seeing what happened on Smackdown, the toy gun incident the water gun and Heyman nearly having a heart attack and Reigns running like a little girl yes now that was funny as hell
- Punk, Ambrose and Show beating Reigns, Batista and Orton in the main event I figured that the faces would go over in this main event and honestly this was the right call if you ask me but at the same time Punk is headed for a WWE Undisputed Championship Match at the Rumble with Brock with Brock defending his title at the Rumble but as for Ambrose, Show, Orton and Batista these 4 men I think will be in the Royal Rumble Match and if that is the case what better way to add more star power into the Royal Rumble Match?
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Post by tg11 on Nov 21, 2014 20:32:54 GMT -5
10 superstars so far confirmed for the Royal Rumble Match, 20 more superstars I wonder who will make up the field for the Royal Rumble Match as the 30 superstars who will be in the Royal Rumble Match? I can see Unbreakable Ryan Braxton returning considering he hasn't been seen or heard from ever since he lost the WWE United States Championship to Sheamus but also Kassius Ohno I could see him returning too but the Royal Rumble Match needs star power and who better to be in the Royal Rumble Match than Batista, Orton, Cena, and Sheamus? Perhaps a Jeff Hardy return during the Royal Rumble Match or even a Chris Jericho return but if Bray Wyatt is in the Rumble then he would definitely add to the star power
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Post by ✖ AJ on Nov 24, 2014 6:57:55 GMT -5
DECEMBER 26, 2013 FROM THE AMERICAN BANK CENTER IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
The Smackdown intro video airs and the cameras proceed to come inside of the American Bank Center from Corpus Christi, Texas! Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome everyone to the show and wish all happy holidays! Tonight, Smackdown offers some happy holidays of their own including a tag team match featuring Damien Sandow and Drew McIntyre of The Commonwealth against Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro! "But rumor has it, John, that Santa Claus is here!" Michael Cole shouts with excitement, JBL shaking his head in response. "Sit down, Michael! You're a forty five year old man getting excited about Santa Claus! Gimme a break!"
The crowd gives a small pop as Christmas music begins to play, Santa Claus emerging from the back! However, he pulls out of his bag a sign that reads 'BAD KIDS GET DEPORTED'. He is soon joined by Jack Swagger, as the American Bank Center boos the man that is clearly, Zeb Colter. Completely hypocritical of how he was moments ago, JBL shouts in excitement for the arrival! They come down to the ring and step right in - 'Colter Claus' - as JBL dubs him, handing over his bag to Swagger and taking a microphone from ringside. "Ho, ho, ho Corpus Christi!" He says to a cheap cheer, before turning the tables on the crowd by saying that he really doesn't like the way things are being done in Texas, especially in the likes of Corpus Christi. "You know, Texas is the heart land for illegal immigrants to come over the border and you know what Santa does for all of those bad boys and girls that lets them in? Nothing! Not a thing, because you don't deserve gifts and holiday cheer!" He nods, continuing on by saying that he has watched from the North Pole and the only good boy he has seen around here lately is Jack Swagger. He describes Swagger as a real American, a man that will stand up for his country for what is right and not allow trespassers in to the land he loves. "So for that, Santa Claus is here to reward Jack Swagger with a spot in the Royal Rumble and you know what Santa is going to do? Give him some magic dust from the North Pole to guarantee he is the winner because a real American like Jack Swagger deserves it, unlike all of you! HO! HO! HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!" He and Swagger place their hands over their hearts, preparing to shout 'We the people!' only to be cut off by the theme music of Dean Ambrose, to an electric pop from the crowd!
The 'Lunatic Fringe' comes storming down to the ring, cradling a microphone of his own and scratching at his head. "You know, when I was growing up and had Christmas I never really had anything under the tree. If I was lucky, I'd have a mop bucket so I'd be able to wash the floors of my crappy home without just a sponge! SO, LET ME ASK YOU SOMETHING SANTA CLAUS! IF THAT IS YOUR REAL NAME!" He steps right up to Colter and grabs him by the beard, questioning why he hated him so much. Swagger steps forward and shoves Ambrose back, causing him to look down at the mat to an 'ooh' from the crowd. "You know, Jack, it might not be the best decision to get in between the business of a man and Santa Claus." The crowd chuckles as Ambrose stares Swagger down, poking him in the chest. "Santa may be giving you some magic dust and maybe you're in to that kind of weird stuff, but I don't need magic... you see, I'm going to run through everybody in my way to go to the Royal Rumble and win the Royal Rumble match... whether I have to go through my best buddy Roman Reigns over and over again or if I have to go through you, it doesn't matter. So, let me ask you something: Have you been naughty, or have you been nice? 'Cause me, personally? I sure as hell haven't been too nice!" He proceeds to swing the microphone and clock Swagger over the head, bringing him to the mat and firing away with shots to the top of the skull! He refuses to let up until Swagger gets out of the ring, Colter left standing in the corner begging Ambrose not to do anything to do him. As Dean gets close, Swagger helps pull Colter out of the ring - causing the 'Lunatic Fringe' to march back and forth. As he is fired up, the Commissioner Mick Foley's music hits to a big ovation, the Hardcore Legend making his way out from the back and telling them to hold everything up. "You know, Zebby, I've been known to dabble in the Santa Claus profession one in a while and I have to say, you're doing a pretty bad job of it. So, tonight, I'm going to give Dean Ambrose a chance at revenge on good ol' Santa Claus, right here in Corpus Christi!" He throws a thumbs up to the crowd for the cheap pop, proceeding to announce that in the main event it will be Jack Swagger and Colter Claus against Dean Ambrose in a 2-on-1 Handicap Miracle on 34th Street Fight! He tells the trio to have a nice day and heads off, Ambrose left licking his lips at the opportunity as Swagger and Colter back up the ramp, furious over the announcement! Dolph Ziggler def. Alberto Del Rio; The match starts with fast paced action, Del Rio taking Ziggler down after getting rocked and working the arm. He goes for multiple submissions, but Ziggler responds by getting out of them. Late, after a missed enziguri, Ziggler drops Del Rio with the Fameasser and follows it up with a big Zig Zag right in the middle of the ring. He hooks the inside leg for the three count.The crowd cheers Ziggler on as he gets on to his feet, throwing his hands up in the air. "I'm winning the Rumble, Del Rio! Not you!" He shouts with a smile, continuing his celebration along with the crowd as Alberto slowly rolls out of the ring, frustrated.
Backstage, Renee Young is standing by and introduces her guest at this time - Mr. Money in the Bank, Antonio Cesaro. She thanks him for his time and asks about getting the opportunity to team up with Sheamus, the man who just Brogue Kicked him on Raw, to face Damien Sandow and Drew McIntyre of The Commonwealth. Cesaro takes a moment before responding. "Sure, Sheamus kicked me on Raw but I don't hold any grudges. We're all vying to be the best here in the WWE... The problem that myself and Sheamus share is The Commonwealth. That's our focus tonight and they're going down just as they should have gone down a long time ago." He holds up his briefcase, grinning and saying he can promise one thing: Somebody is going down - swinging. He heads off, prepared for tag action later on tonight.Commercial Break Returning, a promo video airs for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view live on January 26, 2014 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!Mark Henry def. Zack Ryder; As soon as the bell rings, Ryder is completely dominated and overpowered. He ends up hitting a kick to the face from the corner and goes off the top rope, only to be caught and dropped with the World's Strongest Slam, resulting in an easy pinfall.Henry rises on to his feet, receiving boos from the American Bank Center. He takes a microphone from ringside and shakes his head. "Boo me all you want, but y'all better get used to this! Because this... THIS IS WHAT I DO! Ryback felt that on Raw and anybody else that gets in my way up to Royal Rumble... gonna feel it too." As he stares out to the jeering crowd, he is interrupted by the sudden 'FEED ME!' of Ryback's theme song. 'The Big Guy' marches out from the back, storming right down to the ring and sliding in. He ducks underneath a clothesline from Henry, powering fists to the head of Mark. Ryback refuses to let up, finally sending Henry over the ropes with a vicious clothesline! Ryback marches all around the ring, pumping his arms up and down while leading on the chant of 'Feed me more!' with the WWE Universe, Henry left sitting on the outside in shock at the response from Ryback!Backstage, The Commonwealth is seen walking as Sandow and McIntyre take on Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro next!Commercial Break United States Champion Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro def. Damien Sandow and Drew McIntyre with The Commonwealth; The bout starts off with Sheamus and Cesaro dominating McIntyre until he makes the hot tag to Sandow, The Commonwealth members managing to garner some momentum. Following a commercial break, Cesaro is worn down. After mounting a comeback on McIntyre, however, Cesaro makes the tag to Sheamus and he completely overpowers both opponents. He ends up tagging Cesaro back in, blasting Sandow with a Brogue Kick as Cesaro delivers the Neutralizer to McIntyre. He hooks both legs up for the the three count victory.The rest of The Commonwealth storms in to the ring, but Cesaro and Sheamus escape from the ring. The official retrieves both the United States Championship belt and the Money in the Bank briefcase, bringing them over to Sheamus and Cesaro, respectively. As the Intercontinental Champion and Commonwealth leader, Wade Barrett, stares the two down they start to back up the ramp - Cesaro suddenly blasting Sheamus in the back of the head with his briefcase! The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Cesaro laughs. "Just some payback, Sheamus! Just some payback!" He starts to head towards the back while staring Barrett down.Commercial Break Returning, the ring is set up for The Peep Show. Tony Chimel proceeds to introduce the host, Christian! He makes his way out to a solid pop from the crowd and comes down to the ring, taking a microphone from one of his chairs. He places his hand above his eyes and scans the crowd before pulling the microphone up. "Tonight, I'm hosting The Peep Show for the first time in a long time and for very good reason. You see, I've been in this business a long time and lately I've seen a group of guys coming out disgruntled. Disgruntled about being treated differently for their race and you know what it makes me? It makes me sick!" He shakes his head, saying he knows Vince McMahon isn't the most popular guy in the world and maybe the likes of John Laurinaitis and Michael Hayes and all the other guys behind the scenes aren't either, but he doesn't think that those four men should be making such harsh claims because one of these days, it'll come back to bite them. "So, without further ado, my guests at this time: R-Truth, Titus O'Neil, Kofi Kingston and Big E Langston... The New Nation."
The crowd boos as Truth leads the group out, rapping his new song 'Shut up' to strong heat. He and the other three come in to the ring, staring Christian down from beneath their hoods. Christian goes to ask them a question but Truth orders him to shut up as well! "You think you know what you're talkin' about? Cause let me tell you something, Christian, you don't know a damn thing about what we've been put through! They want me comin' out here like a rapper from the ghetto, Kofi coming out here like a jolly Jamaican, Big E like a preacher and Titus like a thug! It makes me sick to my stomach that you think you know what you're talking about when it comes to the race problems. It ain't just all the crap you see in the news, it's the same problem inside the WWE!" He stares Christian down, getting an eyebrow raise in response. Captain Charisma says that is all very interesting, but he still thinks that Truth is wrong about everything and needs to listen to his own words and just shut up! The crowd pops for the jab, Truth looking to the other three and shaking his head. "You're pushing the lines, Christian! I'm givin' you one chance to apologize to us before something bad happens for everything y'all have done to hold us down!" Truth pulls his hood down, getting right in the face of Christian. They exchange some words back and forth and Christian pulls his microphone back up, chuckling in the face of Truth. "You're a joke, Truth. Your whole movement... is a joke and maybe it is time you go back to your corner of irrelevance with the rest of your goons and realize that!" He tosses his mike down and begins to head towards the ropes, only for Kingston, Langston and O'Neil to grab him by the arms and shirt - lifting him up and slamming him down to the mat! Christian starts to stir back up, only for Truth to drop him with a scissors kick! The New Nation all stand over Christian, slowly removing their hoods and putting their fists in the air, the Corpus Christi booing the group as their statement has certainly been made.
Commercial Break Natalya def. Naomi; The match goes back and forth early, Naomi getting a few near falls. She misses the Rear View, however, allowing Natalya to take total control and end up dropping Naomi with a spinning clothesline. She places the Sharpshooter on and gets Naomi to tap out.Natalya rises on to her feet and has her arm raised up by the official. As she goes to the second turnbuckle to celebrate, the Diva's Champion Paige comes in to the ring from behind and shoves her off the turnbuckle and to the floor on the outside! The crowd boos as Natalya is left on the ground, holding on to her knee in pain reminiscent of what happened to AJ Lee last week at the Slammy Awards, thanks to Paige! "You want my championship, Natalya!? YOU WANT IT!?" Paige screams from inside the ring, holding her belt up high. She backs away towards the other side of the ring, stepping through the ropes while laughing at what she has done at her potential top contender.
A graphic appears for the main event still to come: Dean Ambrose vs Jack Swagger and Colter Claus in a two-on-one Miracle on 34th Street Fight.Commercial Break Returning, The Miz's theme music hits and he makes his way down to the ring - grabbing a microphone from ringside. "You know something..." The crowd responds with a loud 'WHAT!?' to which Miz asks them for some respect, which he doesn't get. "I deserve some respect because I am a former World Champion and because I am a movie star and a future WWE Hall of Famer! AND IF YOU DON'T AGREE WITH THAT! I'M GOING TO PROVE IT NEXT MONTH AT THE ROYAL RUMBLE WHEN I WIN AND GO ON TO WRESTLEMANIA TO BECOME THE UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPION! BECAUSE I'M THE MIZ AND IIIII'M AWE--" Before he can finish, Seth Rollins' music hits to interrupt, resulting in a solid pop from the crowd.Seth Rollins def. The Miz; The match begins, Rollins dominating the man he defeated a little over a year ago to begin his historic Intercontinental Championship reign. He goes for the Curb Stomp early but Miz manages to move out of the way and hit the Skull Crushing Finale! Miz goes for the pin, but Rollins manages to kick out. After some back and forth action, Miz misses his signature clothesline in to the corner and Rollins drops him with a superkick, followed up by a brutal Curb Stomp in the middle of the ring. Rollins covers Miz for the pinfall victory.Rollins gets back on to his feet and celebrates his victory, telling The Miz that he is going to win the Royal Rumble. As Rollins prepares to exit the ring, however, Miz gets on to his hands and knees - prompting Rollins to drop him with another Curb Stomp! Rollins pounds on his chest, once again claiming himself to be the one to win the Royal Rumble next month.Commercial Break Back from break, Renee Young is standing by backstage with Seth Rollins and congratulates him on his victory, but questions he recent over-aggressiveness. "Over-aggressiveness, Renee?" He questions with a scoff, shaking his head. "Over-aggressiveness is what is necessary to once again propel myself to the top because that is what propelled me to being one of the greatest Intercontinental Champions of all time! After I lost that title I started to slip in to a slump but you know what all great superstars do? They come back and triumph over those slumps and I am a great superstar, Renee. There is no question in that just like there is no question that at the Royal Rumble I will win the Royal Rumble match and go on to WrestleMania to face whoever is Undisputed WWE Champion... and whoever that champion is will get curb stomped straight in to the mat and then left lying there, looking up at Seth Rollins as the new champion." He flashes a smile and heads off, glowing with confidence.
The signature of The Wyatt Family hits to a loud reaction inside of the American Bank Center, Bray appearing from behind his lantern upon the titantron, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan - the WWE Tag Team Champions - standing in back of him. "Monday, it all comes to an end. John Cena and I take a journey... a journey through Lucifer's art form: The three stages of hell. What I find interesting, though, is that John... wants to have a regular match to start things off and that's just fine with me, man, but the interesting thing about that is... it seems like he is hiding his monster right from the get go. As I've said before and I will say a million times! JOHN CENA! IS A MONSTER AND IS LYING TO YOU ALL ABOUT THAT MONSTER! THAT INNER DEMON! AND YOU KNOW WHAT, MAN!? I'm gonna bring it out of him... whether it is the first stage where it is all standard... or the second, with it being Last Man Standing because I will force John Cena to put everything he has to keep me down and if we do get inside of that steel cage, man... it will be a lot worse and more painful than the last time... John Cena, this Monday it all comes to an end as I rip the monster from within you, expose it to the world and then... take you out. Happy holidays, John boy... Follow the buzzards." He blows out his lantern, the signature hitting once again.
Backstage, Dean Ambrose is seen coming down the halls as he faces Jack Swagger and Colter Claus - next!
Commercial Break Dean Ambrose def. Jack Swagger and Colter Claus in a 2-on-1 Handicap Miracle on 34th Street Fight; As soon as the bell rings, Ambrose goes wild on Swagger and throws him in to the Christmas Displays on the outside. He takes a giant candy cane and smacks Swagger in the stomach, then over the back. He throws a bunch of bells at Colter in the process, Swagger managing to come back and slam Ambrose back first on to the announce table. With Swagger taking control, a commercial break interrupts, the 'Real American' maintaining control upon the return. He works the ankle and keeps Ambrose in check until he is kicked in to Colter! Ambrose proceeds to swing momentum in his favor before getting low blowed by Colter, the match continuing to go back and forth between him and Swagger. The 'Lunatic Fringe', however, moves away from the Swagger Bomb and hits Jack with Dirty Deeds! He proceeds to drag Colter out of the ring, suplexing him on to a Christmas tree! He picks up a couple of boxes that were set beneath the tree and tosses them in to the ring, coming in and opening one up to reveal brass knuckles. He drops Swagger with one hard shot and hooks both legs up for the three count.The crowd roars for Ambrose as the commentary team goes over all of his crazy antics throughout the match. Back in the arena, Ambrose continues his celebration before taking a microphone from ringside. "You know, that was fun and all... but I can't help but feel a little empty! A LITTLE EMPTY THAT IT WASN'T ROMAN REIGNS AND PAUL HEYMAN I WAS DOING IT TO! OR TRIPLE H AND STEPHANIE MCMAHON! OR TWENTY NINE MEN AT ONCE LIKE I'M GOING TO DO AT THE ROYAL RUMBLE!" He wipes away at his face, the crowd continuing to cheer him on - bursting in to a chant of his name. He laughs, licking his lips before pointing up the ramp. "And if there is anybody in the back who thinks they are going to stop me from achieving the ultimate goal... I've got some bad news for ya... you're walking on the train tracks and there is no way off in it because the Ambrose Express is rolling through at full speed and anybody in the way is going DOWN! DOWN! DOWN! DOWN! DOWN! MERRY FRICKIN' CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!" He tosses the microphone to the mat, drags Swagger up once again and plants him with Dirty Deeds yet again! He rises on to his feet and hops out of the ring, tossing candy canes to the crowd before leaping in to the sea of WWE fans! Thursday Night Smackdown comes to an end.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Nov 24, 2014 6:59:11 GMT -5
| Royal Rumble Match Participants: Seth Rollins, Alberto Del Rio, Ryback, Roman Reigns, Fandango, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, Wade Barrett, AJ Styles, Dolph Ziggler, Dean Ambrose, The Miz | Date, Venue and Location
| Official Theme Song | January 26, 2014 - Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA | "Heart of a Warrior" by Dizzee Rascal |
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Post by tg11 on Nov 24, 2014 8:48:25 GMT -5
Loved the holiday themed Smackdown, just a day removed from Christmas and it starting off with Zeb Colter playing Santa Claus and Swagger joining him in the ring and them going on about how Christmas is best served for real Americans and how Swagger is going to go on to win the Rumble only to be interrupted by Ambrose of all people, definitely was not expecting that and then it turning into Ambrose talking about how he spent Christmas as a kid but even more so that he is going to go on to win the Rumble no matter who he has to go through to get the job done looking forward to seeing these 2 go at it and I get my wish as Commissioner Foley books Ambrose to take on both Colter and Swagger in a 2 on 1 Miracle on 34th Street Fight Handicap Match, that is definitely a main event worth seeing
But even more so Ambrose throwing his name into the Royal Rumble entrants, Ambrose definitely has got to be considered a favorite
Ziggler beating Del Rio comes as no surprise, Dolph needs to start creating some steam as far as the Royal Rumble Match is concerned and honestly Ziggler he has to be considered a favorite not only because of his Royal Rumble Match experience but also he has been on quite a roll provided he has lost his last 2 matches to AJ Styles but still even so he managed to steal the show with Styles and I have no doubt he would do the same in the Royal Rumble Match
Cesaro's promo about Sheamus and The Commonwealth I have a feeling either Cesaro will turn heel here or Sheamus will because I can't see these 2 co-existing tonight especially facing Sandow and McIntyre of The Commonwealth
Henry has been on quite a roll ever since turning heel but even more so ever since he basically destroyed The Big Guy Ryback, and Henry destroying Ryder here comes as no surprise Henry has got to be considered a favorite in the Rumble and just when he is about to make a statement again at Ryder's expense here comes Ryback and rightfully so considering what happened on RAW, and Ryback taking out Henry, these 2 are bound to cross paths again
WWE United States Champion Sheamus and Mr. Money in the Bank Cesaro beat Sandow and McIntyre of The Commonwealth I figured that these 2 would not be able to co-exist but somehow were able to get along long enough to win the match and just when I thought that they could get along, out of nowhere after the match after the WWE Intercontinental Champion Barrett and his Commonwealth get out of dodge, Cesaro out of nowhere lays out Sheamus with his Money in the Bank briefcase hitting him in the head with it in the back of the head leaving Sheamus laying, that was no accident it was done on purpose and I am sure that there was malice behind that, maybe a Cesaro heel turn is happening
Christian hosting his Peep Show and his guests being The New Nation and The New Nation making an impact at Christian's expense I wonder who else they will make an example of?
Natalya beats Naomi, doesn't come as a surprise considering the roll Natalya has been on ever since after Survivor Series she has been red hot ever since November pretty much and it is now almost the New Year and she still is in form but here comes the WWE Divas Champion Paige who attacks Natalya and leaves her injured just like she did to AJ, I wonder what kind of condition will Natalya be in? Or if Natalya will even have a chance to face Paige now for that WWE Divas Championship?
The Miz throwing his name into the lot for Royal Rumble participants, The Miz has seemingly done it all except win the Royal Rumble Match which is something that Miz hasn't done yet in his career and looking at his list of championship accomplishments winning the Royal Rumble is the only thing that Miz hasn't done yet and with Miz he has to be considered a favorite but just when Miz proclaims himself as the One, Rollins interrupts him
Seth Rollins beating The Miz, Rollins has been on quite a roll ever since after Cyber Sunday and Rollins going on and on about the Rumble and how he is going to use it to skyrocket himself into main event status well he very well could win the Rumble and if he does he guarantees himself a WrestleMania main event
Bray Wyatt's promo leading up to 3 Stages of Hell with Cena this Monday on RAW, the last RAW of 2013, I can see this as being a Slammy Award worthy match for Match of the Year for 2014 at the 2014 Slammy Awards especially because Cena and Wyatt if these 2 go at it in a 3 Stages of Hell Match they are just bound to destroy each other
And in the main event Ambrose beats both Swagger and Colter in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight Handicap Match, Ambrose made quite the statement here beating both Swagger and Colter but for good measure saying that he wants more than anything to go through not only Heyman but Triple H and Stephanie but also that he wants to go on to win the Rumble, Ambrose definitely proved himself tonight that's for sure
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Post by ✖ AJ on Nov 28, 2014 6:56:35 GMT -5
DECEMBER 30, 2013: WWE ANNOUNCES FINAL SIGNINGS OF YEAR, 2014 NXT CALL UPS
The WWE has announced two signings to cap off a big 2013 that featured many talent come to the company: Formerly known as Scotty Goldman in the WWE and big on the independent scene - Colt Cabana - has announced via his Twitter account he will be coming back and will join NXT in a commentary role for the time being. Also, the company has made the announcement via their website the signing of popular, athletic independent star Uhaa Nation. According to other reports, WWE will stick him with the name of 'Ahmad Khan'. He will be developed at the WWE Performance Center before making his NXT debut within the next couple of months.
In other NXT news, it appears that the WWE could be having multiple call ups planned in the new year. The top names being whispered around are Los Matadors, Alexander Rusev and Sami Zayn. Many of fans are also calling for the debut of Kevin Steen on the main roster but he just joined the NXT roster in October, which could lead to him being delayed for a long amount. However, Triple H has been reported to be high on Steen which could mean good things for the top flight talent.
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Post by tg11 on Nov 28, 2014 14:34:13 GMT -5
Love the NXT signings but even more so I can't wait to see who gets called up and Punk's buddy Colt Cabana is back in WWE but here is hoping Colt gets a future push
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Post by ✖ AJ on Dec 2, 2014 17:32:30 GMT -5
Royal Rumble: Seth Rollins, Alberto Del Rio, Ryback, Roman Reigns, Fandango, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, Wade Barrett, AJ Styles, Dolph Ziggler, Dean Ambrose and The Miz all announcing their participation in the Royal Rumble, they would be joined by the confirmed names of Curtis Axel, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Cody Rhodes, Goldust, The Usos, Batista and John Cena. In the weeks leading up to the Rumble itself, the superstars would continue to try and prove themselves, participating in very competitive matches and even throwing others out of the top rope just to show what could happen at the Rumble. On the final Raw before the pay-per-view, an all out brawl would conclude the show with tons of superstars coming in to the ring and trying to throw each other out.
Brock Lesnar vs CM Punk: With Punk announcing he would have his rematch against Lesnar on the December 30 edition of Raw, Lesnar would appear the following week and along with Paul Heyman make the announcement that the match would be contested under No Holds Barred. Punk, with Lesnar not showing up over the following weeks, would continue to go after Heyman as Paul would tear him apart by bringing up all of his personal matters, getting under his skin. On the January 20th edition of Raw, Punk would corner Heyman only for Lesnar's theme music to hit. The duo would go in to a brutal brawl with Punk pulling out a chair, teeing off on Brock. He ended up dropping Lesnar with an elbow drop through the announce table, showing he could take down The Beast come Royal Rumble.
Randy Orton vs Big Show: On the January 6th episode of Raw, Big Show would be defeated by Batista via disqualification where the winner would be put in to the Royal Rumble automatically. The following week, Orton and Batista would brag about one of them winning the Rumble only for Mick Foley to make the announcement that Orton wasn't getting off easy and would instead face Show at Royal Rumble with the winner entering the Rumble match. Orton would furiously throw a temper tantrum, doing the same a week later only for Show to respond by knocking him out and chokeslamming Batista, vowing to not only defeat Orton but to also win the Royal Rumble match.
Paige vs Natalya: After Paige's attempt to injure Natalya in the same way she injured (and took out) AJ Lee, Natalya would come back and tell Paige she was coming for her. After winning a number one contenders match against Nikki Bella on January 13th, Paige would attempt to injure her again only for Natalya to chuck Paige out on her knee in similar fashion. The Diva's Champion would come back with a knee brace the following week, only to reveal she was faking her injury and smash Natalya in the face with her brace. On Smackdown, however, Natalya would get her revenge by putting Paige in the Sharpshooter.
MizTV: On the January 16th episode of Smackdown, it would be announced that The Miz would be hosting MizTV on the Royal Rumble Kickoff with WWE Chief Operating Officer, Triple H, in his first apperance since The Authority was taken down at Survivor Series.
Bray Wyatt: On the December 30th episode of Raw, John Cena would defeat Bray Wyatt in their Three Stages of Hell match - Bray not showing up until a vignette aired on the January 20th Raw, with him vowing to accomplish his new goal of 'conquering all' and winning the Royal Rumble match.
Sheamus: On the January 23rd episode of Smackdown, Sheamus would make his case to be the Royal Rumble winner only to be attacked by The New Nation. The group would take Sheamus' knee out, causing doctors to make the decision later in the night for The Celtic Warrior to not be able to enter the Royal Rumble match.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Dec 2, 2014 17:35:40 GMT -5
| Royal Rumble Match Announced Participants: Seth Rollins, Alberto Del Rio, Ryback, Roman Reigns, Fandango, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, Wade Barrett, AJ Styles, Dolph Ziggler, Dean Ambrose, The Miz, Curtis Axel, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Batista, John Cena, Bray Wyatt
No Holds Barred Match Undisputed WWE Championship Brock Lesnar(c) vs CM Punk
Diva's Championship Paige(c) vs Natalya
Winner Enters the Royal Rumble Randy Orton vs Big Show
Royal Rumble Kickoff MizTV with Special Guest - Triple H! | Date, Venue and Location
| Official Theme Song | January 26, 2014 - Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA | "Heart of a Warrior" by Dizzee Rascal |
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Post by tg11 on Dec 2, 2014 18:02:50 GMT -5
I can't wait to see your Royal Rumble pay per view, how many confirmed names is that now in the Royal Rumble Match? 22 confirmed names out of 30, only 8 spots left as far as the Royal Rumble Match goes I wonder which 8 superstars will fill those spots making it a 30-man Royal Rumble Match
Randy Orton vs Big Show, winner enters the Royal Rumble Match, I am calling it Randy Orton wins this match to enter the Royal Rumble Match later on in the night
Brock Lesnar the WWE World Heavyweight Champion defending his championship at the Rumble against Punk but in a No Holds Barred Match, this match no doubt will be the main event match before the Royal Rumble Match because the Rumble Match will obviously go on last
WWE Divas Championship, Paige defending her title against Natalya, I am calling it Paige wins
Royal Rumble Kickoff Show being MizTV with Miz hosting his talk show segment with his guest being the COO of this company Triple H who we have not seen since Survivor Series since his team, Team Authority lost at Survivor Series, I thought that the reason why Triple H didn't show up for months was because he was too ashamed too embarrassed and now that he's back I wonder how this segment of MizTV will end? Considering Miz is now a heel again and considering Triple H is also heel I wonder how this will end? I can see Miz trying to embarrass Triple H by bringing up Survivor Series all over again reminding Triple H of his failure reminding him of his loss at Survivor Series but at the same time the one person to blame for Team Authority losing is the COO himself Triple H
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Post by ✖ AJ on Dec 2, 2014 19:58:30 GMT -5
JANUARY 26, 2014: SHEAMUS, FANDANGO AND RYBACK OUT FOR ROYAL RUMBLE
The WWE has announced via their website that Sheamus, Ryback and Fandango will be missing the Royal Rumble. According to outside reports, Fandango and Ryback both suffered legitimate injuries during the week and will be forced not to make the Rumble. Fandango is reportedly dealing with a more serious injury, while Ryback could be back rather quickly. Sheamus, however, was attacked by The New Nation on Smackdown and is kayfabe injured as this is simply storyline progression in what can assume will be a United States Championship feud between the New Nation leader R-Truth and the champion, Sheamus.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Dec 2, 2014 19:58:56 GMT -5
January 26, 2014 from the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA The cameras come inside of the Consol Energy Center live on WWE.com, YouTube and the WWE App behind the official theme song for Royal Rumble, "Heart of a Warrior" by Dizzee Rascal. The crowd is scanned over as Renee Young welcomes everybody to the Royal Rumble Kickoff! She introduces her guests, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. A solid pop comes for him, only for the fans to lose it for the second guest - fellow Hall of Famer and three time Royal Rumble winner, Stone Cold Steve Austin! And as always, the 'analyst' Alex Riley.
Renee moves right in to things, saying it is obviously a big night here in the WWE as it always is at the Royal Rumble and they will get in to the Royal Rumble match but she wants them to keep their predictions a secret for later on. First, she wants to talk about the Undisputed WWE Championship match between Brock Lesnar and CM Punk which will be contested under No Holds Barred! She questions the panel of what they think will go down and who will walk out as the Undisputed WWE Champion. Booker goes first, saying he has watched Brock Lesnar destroy after destroy after destroy and tonight is going to be the same thing. "I went toe to toe with CM Punk a couple of years ago at WrestleMania." Austin states, getting a big response from the crowd for the mention. "It was my first match in a long time and it damn sure could be my last and CM Punk is one tough S.O.B., I tell you what... Brock Lesnar is an animal, but CM Punk has that passion whether it be right or wrong and I think he conquers the beast tonight." The crowd once again cheers for the pick, Riley saying he hopes Steve doesn't stomp a mudhole in him for this but he doesn't see any way Punk walks out as Undisputed WWE Champion.
Young moves on to another match with big implications as Randy Orton faces Big Show with the winner getting to enter the Royal Rumble. She asks the panel for their predictions. "Man, I gotta go with Big Show. Orton and Batista have put him through so much, I don't see them taking away his shot at the Rumble tonight." Booker says with a nod, Austin agreeing. He says that he is so sick and tired of Randy Orton running around acting like he runs the place then running away from every challenge. "That ain't how you run the place." He states, Riley saying that may not be the way you run the place but he does get to win this match tonight, he is going with Orton and says he will be a serious threat in the Royal Rumble match.
As the panel continues to chat, the theme music of The Miz hits to heavy boos. Renee Young sends it down towards the ring as it is apparently time for MizTV! The 'Awesome One' makes his way down and in to the ring, smiling as he stands in front of his set. He holds a microphone and gazes out to the booing crowd. "Really? Really? How about you stop booing me and show me the respect I deserve?" He continues to be booed and shakes his head, saying that tonight he has a very special guest as this is a man that was in power for the majority of last year and it was all ripped away from him. Now, we haven't heard a word from him in two months and he wants to get to the bottom of it all! Miz proceeds to announce Triple H, whom is met with a very loud mixed reaction. The Chief Operating Officer makes his way out all by himself, coming down to the ring and shaking hands with Miz. He takes a seat on the chair, Miz staring him down with a squint.
"Hunter, it is great to have you here and I don't want to be jumping around what everybody wants to know and there is more than one thing people want to know. First of all, I want to know why you haven't shown your face since Survivor Series when your team lost to CM Punk's team." The crowd lets out an 'ooh' as Triple H already seems to take offense, giving a slight laugh before telling Miz he is coming out of the gate pretty strong. The King of Kings takes a moment before responding. "Survivor Series was a big night for The Authority and we got taken down. It was a very unfortunate night and knowing that if I came to Monday Night Raw the following night without my power, there wouldn't be any point. I'm not a wrestler anymore, Miz. I don't compete every Monday night like I used to and just being the Chief Operating Officer wasn't enough for me to want to come out here and get booed and harassed along with my wife." Miz says that he still doesn't know if he got everything, but he'll move on. He says that The Authority is currently in shambles as that all is left is Batista and Randy Orton. Hunter shakes his head and says that the Authority is still strong even if it is just Randy and Dave. Miz puts his hands up at the defensive answer, moving on to a man that has been wanting a piece of him since Survivor Series: Dean Ambrose. The WWE Universe pops for the mention of the name, Hunter rubbing his face. "Dean Ambrose wants a piece of me but he had his chance at Survivor Series. That is the only chance he will get. Just like it is the only chance he will ever get to be a top star in the WWE because the likes of Dean Ambrose don't make it very far in this company! Dean Ambrose is a nuisance! Dean Ambrose is never going to make it." He stares Miz down, whom says he has just one more question: Is Stephanie pregnant? The Pittsburgh crowd lights up with a loud 'ooh' as Hunter stands up, shoving his chair over and getting right in the face of Miz. "You've crossed the line, Miz... you're lucky I even came on your B-Class show and now you've taken it too far... I'm not going to hurt you, don't worry, but I'm going to make sure you are punished. Tonight, you aren't entering the Royal Rumble." A big ovation comes from the crowd as Miz's expression on his face turns to shock, Hunter telling him he will instead face a man also not competing in the Rumble, "Mr. Money in the Bank" Antonio Cesaro! The crowd pops again as Triple H exits the ring, stomping his way towards the back as Miz is left to throw a temper tantrum in the ring, throwing pieces of his set all around the ring furiously!
A promo video airs behind "Addicted to Pain" by Alter Bridge, highlighting how the road to WrestleMania begins at the Royal Rumble. Before the grandest stage of them all can be reached, however, the WWE Must go through a night where there is: No Way Out. Live on February 23, 2014 from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota!
Returning from the promo, Renee Young says we are just moments away from Royal Rumble and asks the panel if they are ready for what should be and always is an exciting night. "Of course I am, Renee." Booker says with a laugh, "We just found out we're also gonna have ourselves Antonio Cesaro vs The Miz! Hey, the more the merrier to me!" Austin agrees, saying it should be a great night as he is expecting some great matches and a great Royal Rumble match. Riley agrees, saying he is looking forward to it. Renee thanks them all for their time here tonight and they will be back later on during the pay-per-view as it is now time for Royal Rumble 2014!
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