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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2015 11:29:59 GMT -5
- Decent opening promo with Hunter. - Still not too hot on The Wolves with Rollins but we'll see where it goes.. - Punk and Styles vs The Wolves was a decent match to open the show. - Obviously, The Wolves were going to win. - Kidd's promo was pretty nice. - Open Challenge against Road Dogg was a good read. I dug the write up. - AJ vs Paige was another enjoyable match to read. - Bray's promo was solid. - Isn't it a little early for The New Day since it's only August? Regardless, we are no longer friends after you had them lose. See you in hell. - Elimination Chase was another good match. - Ambrose and Rusev stuff was great. - Neville vs Rhodes was good. - More nice promos. - Bray Wyatt winning was the right move and the ending with Bryan was dope.
Now reply to Smackdown, you bum.
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The Scarred One
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Post by The Scarred One on Jul 8, 2015 19:03:59 GMT -5
I sometimes forget just how rapidly you post shows. But it's cool. I'm going to review certain key points from the previous shows and I'll start up with a regular show review when the next one pops up.
Bryan Danielson/Bray Wyatt and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Love how more sadistic and deranged Wyatt has become in his attempt to dethrone Danielson. After losing at SummerSlam, Wyatt is now more determined to achieve his destiny. It's also gotten personal by having Danielson's wife, Brie Bella, involved. It's now a matter of when, not if, Wyatt defeats Danielson and becomes the new champion.
The Administration - I was surprised Rollins dropped the Intercontinental Championship back to AJ Styles the day after SummerSlam. I figured he would've dropped the title eventually but not that quick. But it's all good. Rollins is at a point where he doesn't need the IC Title. He's got bigger fish to fry now with his Money-in-the-Bank briefcase. But this feud with Punk will do wonders for Rollins in further establishing him as a main event guy. As for Punk and Styles, this storyline seems perfect for them in rebelling against the establishment. In this case, Bischoff, Rollins and the Wolves, otherwise known as the Administration. But now that Triple H, now a babyface, has returned to become co-general manager, it's going to get a lot more interesting.
Roman Reigns/Antonio Cesaro. This is something that intrigues me. You have a former Paul Heyman guy in Reigns vs. a current Paul Heyman guy in Cesaro. It seemed only natural, and it appears you have plans to make Reigns a top babyface. I'm cool with that and him getting revenge against his former manager is a great way to further that along. I just hope that Cesaro can come out of this looking strong. He's lost a lot of momentum since dropping the WWE Title at Money in the Bank and losing to Cena at SummerSlam.
Elimination Chase. With only John Cena, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens remaining, it seems that any of them could take it. Owens has so much going for him right now that it's almost a guarantee that he will come out of this the victor. But if Wyatt becomes WWE Champion, I don't see Owens feuding with him unless you plan on turning one or the other babyface. Then again, a Purge/Wyatt Family feud would be awesome to see. But with Cena or Orton, it's at least an established main event guy who can solidify Wyatt as one as well. But I'm intrigued to see how this plays out.
Dean Ambrose/Rusev and the United States Championship. Who would've thought that a scumbag like Ambrose would eventually represent America in a feud against "The Bulgarian Brute?" Not to mention being crazy enough to call said brute, who has previously laid waste to the likes of the Big Show and Kane, and offer him another opportunity at his US Title. I wouldn't be surprised to see Rusev walk away with the gold in this scenario.
AJ Lee/Paige and the Diva's Championship. Nice to see Paige finally break away from the Commonwealth. It was inevitable that she do so. Now, she's determined to get back on the right track and once again become Diva's Champion. I liked how Paige wanted to impress Lee and work for the title opportunity. It helps the transition from heel to babyface. Considering that his is supposedly the final battle for these two, I can see Paige winning this one in what can be seen as passing the torch.
Tyson Kidd and the Intercontinental Champion Challenge. Love it! Nice to see something being done with Kidd. This should do wonders for him in raising his stock, especially going over past IC Champions like Rob Van Dam. If it eventually leads to a Kidd/Styles match, I'm all for it.
The Fall of the Commonwealth. Ever since losing both his fiance and another opportunity at the US Title, things haven't been going well for good ol' Wade Barrett. The once powerful group has now dwindled down to just Barrett, Adam Rose, Drew McIntyre and William Regal. It also didn't help that Damien Sandow defected and now aligned himself with the Miz. I wonder who will be next to leave the group and how Barrett can bounce back.
Cody Rhodes/Adrian Neville. This feud is further establishing Rhodes as a vicious heel. After taking out his brother, Goldust, one had to wonder who he would target next. In this case, he chose Neville. I'm interested to see how this plays out.
The WWE Tag Team Championships. It's nice to see the New Day make an appearance in this diary. It's also nice to see you already establish them as heels from the onset. I've noticed in this diary how Kofi Kingston and Big E always seem to find a way back to each other. For example, Big E started out as being Kingston's muscle/tag team partner back around the time of his World Heavyweight Championship reign. Then, they reunited as part of the New Nation with R-Truth and Titus O'Neil. Now, they're teaming up with Xavier Woods as part of the New Day. Just a pattern I noticed. Anyway, it's nice to see the tag team division picking up steam. You have Solomon Crowe and Sami Zayn of the Purge at the top of the mountain with teams such as the Usos, New Day and Miz/Mizdow chasing after them. Good stuff.
Misc. Stuff. I'm curious as to whether you'll relaunch the brand extension in the future. I was always a fan of that. It really helped a lot more superstars get over and establish themselves with two separate rosters. You certainly have a strong main roster as well as one in NXT. I'll be interested to see how this develops. International Invasion sounds like an awesome event. It really opens the doors for the WWE to make connections with international organizations, wrestlers and fans alike.
Keep up the great work!
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Post by ✖ AJ on Jul 9, 2015 12:46:34 GMT -5
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 FROM THE PINNACLE BANK ARENA IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
The Smackdown opening video airs and afterward, the cameras pan inside of the Pinnacle Bank Arena from Lincoln, Nebraska. Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield give the welcoming to the show from commentary as tonight, we will have a three-on-two handicap match as Seth Rollins and The Wolves will team up to take on CM Punk and the Intercontinental Champion, AJ Styles! Plus, The Miz and Damien Mizdow will go head-to-head with Wade Barrett and Drew McIntyre of The Commonwealth. Plus, Kevin Owens takes on Alberto Del Rio.
The theme music of Seth Rollins soon hits, the Nebraska crowd greeting him with heavy boos as he makes his way out along with The Wolves, Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards. Together they come down and in to the ring, Rollins holding a microphone in his hand as he peers out to the crowd. "In case you missed it this past Monday on Raw... once again, The Administration proved to be stronger than anybody could ever imagine because not only did The Wolves beat CM Punk and AJ Styles, but along with myself we destroyed 'The World's Dumbest Athlete' Big Show after Triple H tried to stick me in a match with that giant goof!" He continues on, saying that now tonight, Eric Bischoff has made the decision to set up the main event for tonight to be a handicap match as himself and The Wolves will now take on CM Punk and AJ Styles. Rollins vows that tonight, it will be the exact same result as Monday and anybody that thinks otherwise ought to not be placing any bets, because they'll be losing every single penny of their money. Richards takes the microphone from Rollins and steps forward. "In case you don't get it yet... the best tag team in the world, Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards, and the present and future of the WWE, Seth Rollins, are running this place. There is nobody... no team... no single man... no one... that can stop any of us or The Administration." He hands the mike off to Edwards and he says that Richards is right and just like Monday, Punk and Styles can come in to their match thinking they've got a chance, but tonight it will be even worse than Raw because there is three of them now to beat the holy hell out of them. "And maybe after we're done, Punk won't even make it to Night of Champions. Maybe AJ Styles won't either and then he'll be forced to hand over the Intercontinental Championship... and wouldn't that just be a shame?" Rollins, Edwards and Richards all laugh over the comment, only for 'Cult of Personality' to hit and spoil their fun!
Out to the stage soon comes CM Punk and the Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles, the fans strongly behind them as they stay atop the stage, Punk with a microphone. "You know, it'd be a real shame if I took that briefcase of yours, Seth, smacked all three of you in the face with it and then took it for myself." The crowd cheers the idea as Punk grins, saying that he actually has a lot of experience with the Money in the Bank Briefcase but after he got done with the luck that comes with that, he started to earn his way to the top like winning the Royal Rumble match back in 2013! "You see, Seth, I don't ever see you earning a damn thing... I don't think you ever have and I don't think you ever will as long as you've got Eric Bischoff in your back pocket... Or, does he have your balls in his purse?" The fans give a loud 'ooh' in response to the remark as AJ is handed the microphone, saying that they could take him out and beat the hell out of him, they're right, but the one thing they are wrong about is keeping him out of Night of Champions. "The thing is, boys, I can get knocked down but I can also get right back up. You can knock me around all you want, but along with Punk here... sooner or later, we're just going to come right back at you and there ain't a damn thing you'll be able to do about it but take every ounce of punishment we lay in to you!" Rollins tells the two of them to simmer down because they can talk all they want, but when he drives their heads in to the mat just like he did on Raw ten days ago, they won't be able to do what they say they'll do. Punk just scoffs in return, telling Rollins he finds it incredibly ironic that he is saying that somebody else is all talk. "Y'know, I'm actually getting kind of bored with just standing up here... how about you AJ?" He questions to Styles, whom nods in agreement. "So why don't the two of us come down there and we can start this match up right here... right now?" With an approving audience, Punk and Styles start to march down the ramp, Rollins and The Wolves getting ready. The Intercontinental Champion puts his hand out in front of Punk, however, causing 'The Best in the World' to raise his index finger up and say he almost forgot something. He tells Rollins he thinks that The Administration is strong, but he clearly doesn't remember that there is another man calling some shots around here and that is why tonight's match isn't going to be a handicap match, it's going to be a six man tag. He gestures up the stage and from the back comes Big Show! As soon as he, Punk and Styles hit the ring, Rollins and The Wolves get out of the ring, clearly not wanting anything to do with the trio opposing them right now. As they back their way up the ramp in regroup-mode, the other three all have big smiles across their faces as while they'll have to wait to get their hands on The Administration, they'll be getting to them later on and that may just be good enough.
A replay from Monday Night Raw is shown, where The Miz and Damien Mizdow were enjoying their victory backstage before being confronted by The Commonwealth. Wade Barrett would tell them that himself and Drew McIntyre were entering the tag team picture and Miz and Mizdow's momentum would soon be stopped. After informing them that they would face on Smackdown, he also dropped the news that next week on Raw it will be The Miz and Damien Mizdow versus The Usos versus The New Day versus Wade Barrett and Drew McIntyre in a fatal four way to determine the number one contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships. After the replay, we cut to ringside to see not only The Usos on commentary but The New Day, whom bicker at one another almost immediately over Kingston, Big E and Woods being cheaters! The Miz and Damien Mizdow vs Wade Barrett and Drew McIntyre (w/William Regal and Adam Rose): The bell sounds and, as we've come accustomed to, Miz takes his time to dramatically remove his sunglasses. Mizdow does the same, getting an even bigger pop. Barrett gives an order to McIntyre to start the match off and he is quickly dominated by Miz. He takes his time to gloat to Barrett, allowing McIntyre to catch him with a big boot! He and Barrett start to tag in and out, beating Miz down. After a missed Bullhammer Elbow from Barrett, however, Miz makes the diving tag to Mizdow and he comes in, dropping Barrett with multiple clotheslines that rattles him! He hits a backbreaker-neckbreaker combination, following up by setting up for the Skull Crushing Finale! Barrett manages to get himself free though and he tosses Mizdow to the outside in order to give himself time to regroup. McIntyre comes running over but Miz stops him in his tracks, tossing him right over the announce table in to The New Day! Miz gets Mizdow back to his feet and helps him back in to the ring. He gets a bit fired up, throwing shots back and forth with Barrett. As soon as he starts to get some momentum going, however, Big E gets up to the ropes and clubs Mizdow in the back with the official distracted by Woods and Kingston! Miz runs across the apron to try and get at Big E and in the process, Barrett blasts Mizdow with the Bullhammer Elbow! He hooks both legs up quickly for the three count. Wade Barrett and Drew McIntyre def. The Miz and Damien Mizdow in 6:54.
The Usos hop up from commentary and try and go at The New Day, whom quickly rush their way up the ramp in order to get away. Barrett and McIntyre, along with Regal and Rose, also make their escape before Miz and Mizdow can respond. As if this wasn't chaotic enough, these four teams will face off Monday with the winner getting a tag title match at Night of Champions!
Backstage after the break, Renee Young is standing by with Cody Rhodes. She thanks him for the time and asks about his attitude change since splitting from his brother Goldust and why he is now targeting Adrian Neville, having injured his knee this past week on Raw. She turns his attention to the television behind them, showing the footage of his assault. "Why not?" Rhodes says with conviction after seeing the footage. "Why not attack Adrian Neville? Why not beat him down? Why not?" He laughs a bit, saying that he has had enough of everyone saying that he will never be as big as his father was back in his day, or even be as remembered as his 'freak of a' brother. "And ever since Adrian Neville came on to the scene... everybody has talked him up as a big piece of the future and Renee... there is only enough room for the future and there is a spot reserved for Cody Rhodes... and not Adrian Neville." The crowd boos him from inside of the arena as he snickers to Young, walking away very slowly.
Paige vs Naomi: Once the bell rings, Paige shows the newer side of her by extending her hand to Naomi, whom is taken a bit aback by it. She accepts but pulls back fast, the two locking up afterward. Paige takes Naomi down multiple times and goes for an early Ram-Paige, Naomi able to get free and clothesline Paige to the mat. She hits a few slams and displays her power, garnering a few near falls in the process. She attempts the Rear View after throwing Paige off of the ropes, but it is avoided, Paige blasting her with a huge kick to the chin! Naomi falls down through the ropes, landing on the apron. As she gets up, Paige brings her between the ropes and begins to deliver knee after knee to the chest. She pulls Naomi back in to the ring and once again, goes for the Ram-Paige. Again, Naomi manages to fight her way free and this time she executes on the Rear View! Instead of going for the pin, however, she shakes her head. "You don't deserve that Diva's Championship match, Paige!" She says, wagging her finger. She drags Paige on to her feet and pushes her off the ropes, going for another Rear View. Paige ducks it, hitting a suplex on Naomi as she comes down. They get up in to the corner, Paige hitting elbow after elbow to the face before dragging Naomi in to the middle of the ring, planting her finally with the Ram-Paige, hooking the exterior leg for the three count. Paige def. Naomi in 5:40.
Paige gets back to her feet rather quickly and stares down at Naomi, taking a moment to relax herself. After having her arm raised, however, she lets it out a little bit by shouting to the WWE Universe: "This is my house!" And it indeed may be come Night of Champions against AJ Lee.
Backstage we see General Manager Eric Bischoff on the phone, yelling in to it. "You cannot do this, Hunter!" He shouts, realizing he has been hung up on. He throws the phone to the couch and in to the office storms Seth Rollins and The Wolves, questioning what in the hell is going on with Big Show being added to their match later on. "Guys, Triple H went over me... he added Show to the match without me knowing about it and now my hands are basically tied." Rollins rolls his eyes and says that is absolute bullcrap! He runs his hands through his hair thinking hard until Richards finally speaks up. "Who cares!?" He shouts, grasping the attention of everyone. "It's just Big Show... we took him out on Raw and we'll do it again, just like we did to Punk and Styles..." Edwards agrees, telling Rollins that he has nothing to worry about. After seeming to still be frustrated, Seth finally settles down and says that The Wolves are right and tonight, they will show CM Punk, AJ Styles, Big Show and Triple H once again why The Administration is as strong as and show that they are unstoppable. The trio nod to Bischoff and head out together.
Elsewhere, Renee Young is standing by and introduces her guest at this time to be The Purge: Kevin Owens and the WWE Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe. Taking a moment to let them settle in as Owens stares with a grin, Renee finally musters up the question of how Owens is feeling heading in to the final three of the Elimination Chase on Monday and how Zayn and Crowe are feeling having to defend their WWE Tag Team Championships against one of four teams: The Usos, The New Day, The Miz and Damien Mizdow and the team of Drew McIntyre and Wade Barrett. Owens waves his hand and tells Young to settle down. "That's a lot of questions coming out of your mouth, Renee. I know us Canadians have a lot to say but that is quite a lot for the three of us to take in, don't you think?" He laughs and says he is just kidding and says that he'll make it real simple for her and for everybody: The Purge is one of the most destructive forces the WWE has ever seen and will not stop being that. Zayn nods in agreement and speaks up. "Kev and I... we've been the best of friends for a long time and we formed The Purge along with Solomon with one goal and one goal only: To get to the top of the WWE. Back three months ago, Solomon and I captured the WWE Tag Team Championships and there isn't anybody that is going to be able to step up and take them away from us." Crowe pats Zayn on the chest and says he is exactly right, there is nobody that can stop them and there never will be and soon enough, Kevin Owens will become WWE Champion - whether it is Bryan Danielson or Bray Wyatt. "As for Alberto Del Rio..." Owens says with a laugh. "He has gotten a big taste of what Kevin Owens is capable of and tonight... he will get yet another opportunity to try and last more than just a few minutes in the ring with your soon to be WWE Champion!" He gives a nod to Zayn and Crowe, The Purge heading off for Owens' match.
Kevin Owens (w/Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe) vs Alberto Del Rio: The bell rings, Del Rio stepping forward only for Owens to get out of the ring with a smile. He paces around back and forth before coming back in to the ring at the referee's count of seven. He and ADR finally meet in the middle and after locking up, Owens overpowers Del Rio in to the corner and after pulling back, gets smacked with a kick to the face! Owens regroups fast, however, and plants Del Rio with a vicious clothesline that flips him inside out! He begins a methodical, but ferocious assault and almost seems to get offended when Del Rio starts to come back. He throws him out to the apron and comes running off the ropes towards him, only to have Del Rio yank his down and let Owens crash to the floor before smashing him with a kick to the face as he gets to his feet! Del Rio catches his breath as a commercial break comes in. After the time away, Owens is back in control and shouts at Del Rio while beating him down. "YOU'RE IN KEVIN OWENS' RING!" He shouts, eventually tossing ADR in to the corner and driving boot after boot to the chest and gut. He ends up going for the cannonball, only for 'The Mexican Aristocrat' to move aside! He gets back to his feet and hits a big step-up enzuigiri! He rattles Owens and starts to work away at the arm, setting the stage for the rolling cross armbar only for Owens to pull himself free and hit a big kick to the gut, push Del Rio off the ropes and catch him with the Pop Up Powerbomb! He goes for the pin, but pulls himself off at the count of two with a sick grin. He slowly drags Del Rio back to his feet and holds him up by his chin, pushing him off the ropes just to catch him with another Pop Up Powerbomb! Finally, he hooks the leg for the pinfall victory. Kevin Owens def. Alberto Del Rio in 9:06. Owens gets back on to his feet and in to the ring, Zayn and Crowe join him. The Purge look all around the arena as they are met with boos, Owens looking to the WWE Tag Team Champions. He gives a nod, Zayn and Crowe forcing Del Rio on to his feet again! They shove him right over to Owens, whom hoists him up on to his shoulders, running to the corner with a powerbomb! "For crying out loud, Kevin, stop this!" Cole exclaims from commentary, saying that he has more than made his point! Owens, however, rolls out of the ring and brings Del Rio with him. He puts him up against the barricade and moves over to the steel steps, pulling them apart. He drags out the bottom part and brings Del Rio to him once again, hitting yet another powerbomb, this time right on to the steps! Zayn and Crowe finally come to the outside and hold back the leader of The Purge as multiple officials come to ringside to also keep Owens at bay while checking on Del Rio, whom remains motionless on the steps. "I'm a fan of Kevin Owens..." JBL mutters. "But this may have been too much..." The Purge slowly make their way towards the back.
After the break, we are shown replays of what just happened moments ago with Kevin Owens not only defeating Alberto Del Rio, but powerbombing him in to the corner turnbuckles and on to the steel steps after the match. This Monday, Owens faces Randy Orton and John Cena in the last of the Elimination Chase matches before the finals at Night of Champions. The theme music of Tyson Kidd hits to boos from the WWE Universe. He makes his way out along with his wife, Natalya, and comes down to the ring with his headphones on. After taking a moment to look around the arena, he pulls his headphones down and takes a microphone from Natalya. "Recently... I've been beating former Intercontinental Champions. Fact! No matter which one of them has stepped forward, I have beaten them. Fact! The Godfather lost to Tyson Kidd... FACT! Billy Gunn lost to Tyson Kidd... FACT! Rob Van Dam lost to Tyson Kidd... FACT!" He looks around to the booing crowd and even throws out that in a few weeks from now when they go to Japan, he is going to face Chris Jericho - the man that has won the Intercontinental Championship more than anybody else and, just like the others, will lose to him. "Fact! And just because I've been doing this every week on Raw - fact - that doesn't mean I can't do it here on Smackdown. Fact!" He turns his attention up the ramp and says that any former Intercontinental Champion that wants to take their turn in getting beaten by him can make their way out and be embarrassed - fact! After waiting a few minutes, Kidd pulls the microphone back up and says he knew that everybody would be too afraid and why wouldn't they be? He can't stop winning! But before he has a chance to say 'fact' again, the United States Champion Dean Ambrose makes his way out to a huge pop from the crowd! He gets in to the ring with a smile on his face, Kidd shouting in his face only to get smacked across the face! Kidd rolls out of the ring, clearly rattled by 'The Lunatic Fringe' as his open challenge will be taking place against the US Champion next!
A promo video airs for the next upcoming WWE pay-per-view, Night of Champions, with the official theme song, "Fire" by Gavin DeGraw. A voiceover comes in, saying that every single superstar, every single diva dreams one day of becoming a champion. On one night of the year, every championship is absolutely guaranteed to be defended, a night where every champion has no way to avoid giving the opportunity to a challenger, a night that could result in a total turnover on the WWE Universe. This night... is Night of Champions. Live on the WWE Network and pay-per-view on September 21, 2014 from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee! The Tyson Kidd Intercontinental Champion Challenge: Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) vs United States Champion Dean Ambrose: The match starts off very fast paced, Tyson and Dean going hard back and forth. 'The Lunatic Fringe' grabs the upper hand very quickly after a big leaping elbow to the face. He goes for Dirty Deeds but Kidd breaks free, firing off with kicks to the legs and chops to the chest. He goes for a tornado DDT but gets shoved in to the ropes and clotheslined right over them! Ambrose throws Kidd all around on the outside before taking him back in to the ring, getting a couple of near falls. He pushes himself off the turnbuckle in the corner with his foot, charging right back in to a big dropkick right to the face! Kidd hooks the legs but also gets just a count of two. He starts to work the legs and tries to quickly go for the sharpshooter, only for Ambrose to kick him back and get to his feet, delivering a running knee lift. He goes to the top rope and Kidd rises, only to quickly drop back down and roll under the ropes, trying to regain his composure. Ambrose drops to the mat and looks around, hitting off of the ropes and returning with a suicide dive that slams Kidd to the bottom of the stage! The crowd cheers Ambrose on and even begins to chant his name as he throws Kidd in to the steel steps. As he looks around the building, however, Rusev and Lana make their way out to the stage, 'The Bulgarian Brute' waving the Russian flag over his head. As he shouts in his native tongue, Ambrose licks his lips and motions for Rusev to come at him. After taking a moment to talk things over with Lana, Rusev starts to head down the ramp and the crowd grows anxious over the possibility of him and Ambrose brawling once again. However, Rusev stops himself and smiles as the referee reaches a count of ten - Kidd in the ring without Ambrose knowing it! Tyson Kidd def. Dean Ambrose via count out in 7:02. Kidd begins to celebrate his win as if it were clean, Natalya joining him in the ring. Ambrose, on the other hand, decides to forget about it and rushes up the ramp towards Rusev! The big man, however, makes his way to the back with Lana before Ambrose can get his hands on him. Backstage, CM Punk is seen finishing his hands up for the six man tag team match coming up. In to the room comes AJ Styles, whom asks if he is ready to do this. "Of course I'm ready. It'll never get old kicking their asses..." He looks off in to the distance as Big Show walks in, a bit of a scowl across his face. He says that there is nothing more he hates than being disrespected. "This past Monday... they disrespected me and assaulted me. Now, I'm going to take this fist..." He balls it up and raises it up, giving a slow nod. Punk and Styles advise him to keep that locked and loaded. AJ suggests that he'll give them a Spiral Tap, Punk will make them Go To Sleep and then they'll be dropped with a big Knockout Punch. The three of them head off for the match.
Seth Rollins and The Wolves vs CM Punk, Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles and Big Show: The bell sounds and the match begins with Rollins and Styles, the two staring each other down. Rollins puts his hands out and starts to talk trash, the Intercontinental Champion cracking a smile as he makes the tag to Show! He comes in and Rollins immediately backs away to tag in Richards. He and Edwards try to keep themselves fresh by tagging in and out, but Big Show manages to dominate with his size. He finally gets knocked to the mat after Rollins leaps from the top rope and dives forearm first in to the back of the knee. Him and The Wolves start to work away at him until Punk and Styles make the save, knocking them through the ropes and to the outside. He and Styles climb to the top rope on opposite corners, diving off to take out all three men! They get right back up and in to the ring, marching around while getting the crowd going along with Show. After a commercial break it is Punk, Styles and Show still dominating. Punk eventually goes for his signature knee in the corner on Rollins but it is avoided, Seth hitting a huge exploder suplex in to the corner after he falls back! He crawls to his corner and slowly makes the tag to Edwards and he charges in, dragging Punk back to the middle of the ring right as he is about to make a tag to Styles! He begins a beat down and applies an Achilles lock, in the process making a tag to Richards, whom comes in with a big leg drop. The Wolves continue to dominate the match and look poised to hand things over to Rollins, only for Punk to roll out of the way of the Curb Stomp and make the tag to Styles, whom springboards off the ropes and drops him with a big forearm to the face! He continues to rock Rollins and as he starts to get a lot of momentum going, making a tag to Show in the process, whom completely overpowers Seth. The Wolves, however, come in to the ring again and stop a Chokeslam attempt! Punk and Styles are quick to get in the ring for the save but as they end up going to the outside with the referee distracted, Rollins hits 'The World's Largest Athlete' in the back of the head with his Money in the Bank briefcase! The crowd boos as he flies off the ropes, coming right back with the Curb Stomp! He hooks the legs and the referee turns back to count the one, two, three. Seth Rollins and The Wolves def. CM Punk, AJ Styles and Big Show in 14:18. The Pinnacle Bank Arena continues to show their discontent for the victory as Punk and Styles come in to the ring, Rollins escaping as quick as he can. As he hustles up the ramp along with Richards and Edwards, the replays air of the finish as Cole screams in outrage on commentary. "Oh come on, Michael!" JBL argues. "That is Mr. Money in the Bank! That is the future of this industry and that is the best tag team going today and sooner or later, they'll be the WWE Tag Team Champions just like Seth Rollins will be our WWE Champion!" Cole says we may rue the day that happens, but it very well may, but first he needs to be worried about facing CM Punk one on one at Night of Champions in a couple of weeks! Thursday Night Smackdown comes to an end with The Administration staring down from the ramp at Punk, Styles and Show.
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Post by underjohngrohs on Jul 11, 2015 2:18:06 GMT -5
So we got SMACKDOWN and we have a pretty good start with Rollins and the Wolves cutting a promo on Punk and Styles who of course interrupt. Miz and Mizdow get a win over Mizdow's former group The Commonwealth, wait a minute what The Commonwealth won. Sorry for that man, forgive me. Cody Rhodes cuts the best heel promo interview talking about Adrian Neville, also we have Paige getting a win over Naomi "THIS IS PAIGE'S HOUSE MOTHER F'ERS. Owens completely dominates Del Rio, he wins the match and totally destroys Del Rio. Del Rio could be out for a while. But Orton and Cena better beware, Owens could win the elimination chase as well, and it could be Owens vs Bryan or Owens vs Wyatt, I think it could be the Purge vs The Wyatt Family. I'm expecting a Wyatt Family/Purge feud in the near future with Wyatt turning face. Tyson Kidd gets another Intercontinental Championship Challenge and he faces the U.S. Champion and Kidd wins another one with the help of Rusev and his little bimbo Lana, yes I said it she's a bimbo like Stone Cold said to Molly Holly and Rusev's like Samoa Joe. HE'S FAT!. And we top that off with Punk. Styles and Show against Rollins and The Wolves, I question why you used The Big Show in the match, but I understand why Rollins attacked him on RAW. But as of course Rollins and the Wolves slither away with another victory. Rollins always gets the upper hand on everyone, well anyway looking forward to see more before Night of Champions. I got my Triple Header Card up, it's time to put down your predictions!
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Post by Dante, The Voc on Jul 11, 2015 6:42:38 GMT -5
How's it going? SmackDown starts off well with Rollins and the Wolves. I like the dynamic with the Wolves more so than J&J Security in real life; gives Rollins a viable group around him instead of a security team that can just be thrown around willy-nilly. Diggin' the main event too. The Commonwealth winning the opener was good, hopefully it doesn't completely stifle Miz and Mizdow. Cody vs. Neville sounds good and I like the direction you're taking Rhodes in. I like the amount of detail written into Paige/Naomi and I'm a fan of the RamPaige winning the match. Del Rio/Owens was solid and Owens winning was the right choice here. Curious to see what you'll do with the Purge going forward; they've been handled very well thusfar and there's gonna eventually be a point where they falter and break up. The post-match beat down leads me to believe Owens is at least going to Night of Champions in the Elimination Chase. Kidd/Ambrose was also solid; smart move with the count out too. Keeps Tyson going strong going into Japan while not hindering Ambrose and furthering his feud with Rusev. Glad to see Rollins and the Wolves win the main. Overall SmackDown was fun to read, looking forward to how everything falls into place going into Night of Champions.
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Post by snickelodeon on Jul 11, 2015 7:11:52 GMT -5
AJ - Smack Down was another good show, your roster is strong at the minute top to bottom. Everyone seems to be involved in something which is a great credit to you.
I would have enjoyed watching this Smack Down. Anytime Punk, Rollins, AJ and the Wolves are in the same ring together magic's going to happen.
Purge looked strong tonight with their promo and Owens win over Del Rio.
Like I mentioned you have things going on everywhere even the undercard got decent shine tonight with Rhides, tag division 4 way and Kidd/Ambrose.
Your on fire at the minute AJ keep it up only flaw with Smack Down for me was that it read a little longer than a 2 hour show but that's minor detail.
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Post by tg11 on Jul 11, 2015 8:15:01 GMT -5
- Mr. Money in the Bank Seth Rollins and The Wolves opening up Smackdown cutting a promo on Punk and the WWE Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles only for Punk and Styles to interrupt but then Big Show showing up and it turning into a 6-Man Tag Team Match main event for tonight, I definitely can't wait
- Miz and Mizdow beating The Commonwealth, it just seems Barrett and his men cannot catch a break but also Barrett and his men it seems the beginning of the end of The Commonwealth just seems to be a reality but seeing The Usos and The New Day mixed up in all the action that is why I can't wait to see all these 4 teams mix it up with each other simply just to become #1 Contenders for Zayn & Crowe's WWE Tag Team Championships and I am sure Zayn & Crowe of The Purge will be watching that match intently because they are going to have to defend their WWE Tag Team Championships against one of these 4 teams eventually
- Cody Rhodes I mean after this intense, chilling heel promo he definitely deserves a massive heel push man especially given how he took out Neville he should be feuding with main eventers and here is hoping he becomes a main eventer in this diary either by this year later on this year or his push should start but continue well into next year into 2015 in this diary
- Paige is on a roll beating Naomi, she is just beating all comers because she is not only facing AJ Lee for the WWE Divas Championship but at the same time she is so determined to beat AJ for the title but AJ Lee she has been champion since WrestleMania 30 and she has been on an awesome run but could AJ's luck finally run out? I mean Paige her first and only WWE Divas Championship reign in this diary well she made history by becoming the youngest WWE Divas Champion in history but now that she doesn't have The Commonwealth or Wade Barrett holding her back and she is on her own now she can finally focus she can maybe even beat AJ but AJ in this diary she is a 5-time WWE Divas Champion which is unprecedented in and of itself so that is why I can't wait to see these 2 go at it one more time for the title because it will be the last time these 2 go at it
- Owens not only beats Del Rio but literally destroys Del Rio post-match, I mean this beating by Owens was not only sickening but it was heinous especially the Powerbomb on the steel steps but Owens powerbombing Del Rio over and over again with Zayn and Crowe also joining in on it too, Del Rio after that attack I mean it is safe to say that Del Rio has been put on the shelf on the injured reserve
- Tyson Kidd wins yet another WWE Intercontinental Championship Challenge beating the current WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose who is a former WWE Intercontinental Champion in this diary as well but he is also the current WWE United States Champion and Kidd has beaten him that should put Kidd in contention for a WWE United States Championship match but all be it Kidd had help from Rusev and Lana since they showed up and essentially cost Ambrose the match but it doesn't matter Kidd still got the job done and since he did I wonder if Kidd will become the new #1 Contender for AJ Styles' WWE Intercontinental Championship?
- And in the main event Rollins and The Wolves beating CM Punk, WWE Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles and Big Show, I mean it is safe to say Rollins as well as Richards & Edwards have been on a major roll but also Punk, Styles and Big Show have not been on a roll at all because The Administration are simply that just much more powerful
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Post by ✖ AJ on Jul 11, 2015 21:41:03 GMT -5
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 FROM THE BALTIMORE ARENA IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
The Monday Night Raw intro video airs and following that, we pan in to The Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland! Tonight, we will be hearing from the WWE Champion Bryan Danielson as he plans to not only address, but call out, Bray Wyatt after his vicious assault on him last week. Plus, the Elimination Chase is down to three as John Cena, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens will face off, the two survivors going on to Night of Champions in the final. Along with that, the Co-General Manager, Eric Bischoff, plans to announce who AJ Styles will defend his Intercontinental Championship against in two weeks and the number one contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships will be determined in what will now be a fatal four way elimination match!
The crowd is lit up quickly as the entrance music of WWE Champion Bryan Danielson hits and he makes his way out to the stage, taking a moment to acknowledge the crowd. However, as we've come accustomed to during his rivalry with Bray Wyatt, he doesn't have his usual joy in his eyes and doesn't lead on the 'Yes!' chants. He gets in to the ring and lets the crowd keep on chanting on their own before trying to settle them down. "I appreciate it guys... Really, I do... but this thing with Bray Wyatt just..." He scratches his head, seeming to be at a loss for words. He finally says that he has been WWE and World Heavyweight Champion a combined 307 days since WrestleMania 29 and he has loved every single minute of it. "I've been your champion for all of those days and I come out here with every single defense with the goal to remain your champion until you don't want me to be any more and damn it, it seems like that will never end because each time I walk through those curtains you all chant 'Yes! Yes! Yes!' at the top of your lungs and it brings a smile to my face and I love each and every one of you for that!" He gets a big ovation from the WWE Universe for the appreciation but he says that smile, however, has been lost for a little while now and it is all thanks to the man he is set to face in thirteen days at Night of Champions - Bray Wyatt. "You say it is your destiny and it is the writing on the wall for you to take this WWE Championship away from me, Bray... and it is all well and good that you want to be the WWE Champion. I understand. I get it. But what I don't understand and what I don't get is why you've had to bring my wife in to this... why you've had to assault me the way you have verbally and physically... and yeah, even mentally... I don't get it. I don't know what it is that drives you to be the manipulative son of a bitch you are but I have grown sick and tired of it and I will not stand for it any longer!" As the crowd bursts in to 'Yes!' chants once again, Bryan explains how he told Brie to not come down to the ring with him because he really wants to extract some revenge on Wyatt right now because he doesn't want to wait two more weeks for Night of Champions, he wants to get his hands on him right here Baltimore!
After waiting a few moments, the signature of The Wyatt Family hits and on the titantron in a dark, foggy room appears Bray Wyatt with a sinister snicker. "You poor, poor soul..." Wyatt says as he paces back and forth, staring in to the camera. "You question why I have made this so personal, Bryan? You wonder why, oh why, would the big, bad Bray Wyatt ever do this to lil' ol' me?" He laughs again, shaking his head. He says that it is quite simple, really. The simplicity being that he has a destiny, has a goal and has a mission and after Bryan somehow managed to survive his day of reckoning at Summerslam and rip away what he desired most in this world he took it upon himself to destroy everything he has worked for and everything he has loved. "I am an evil man, Bryan... but I am necessary evil in this world of liars like you!" Before Wyatt is able to continue on, the WWE Champion shouts for him to shut his mouth because he has heard enough. With the crowd behind him, Danielson steps up to the ropes and stares at the titantron. "For weeks and weeks I have heard you call me a liar... for weeks and weeks I have heard you call these people sheep and for weeks and weeks I have dealt with your crap and Bray... I'm just sick and tired of hearing it. I just want you in this ring... so I can drill your head right off of your shoulders with a big running knee to the face..." He drops the microphone and tosses his WWE Championship belt to the side, the crowd approving as the 'Yes!' chants build up yet again with Bryan, this time, helping lead it on. Wyatt laughs in response and warns for Danielson to 'run', the lights going out in the arena. After the signature of The Wyatt Family hits once again after a little while, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan appear on the apron on either side of the WWE Champion, whom just shakes his head at Wyatt sending his followers after him. As soon as Rowan leans in to the ring, Danielson charges at him and dropkicks him to the outside floor! He gets back up and avoids a big boot from Harper, flying off the ropes as he is hung up just to return with the Busaiku Knee! Harper crashes down to the floor and after the lights go out again the crowd boos heavily. They flicker back on shortly, Wyatt standing in the ring behind Bryan! A big smile forms across the face of 'The New Face of Fear', only to be caught off guard as he goes for Sister Abigail, being pulled down to the mat and in to the Yes! Lock! He continues to wrench away at it until he sees Rowan getting up on the outside, pulling back to roll out of the ring and avoid anything more being done to him. He pulls his WWE Championship belt from the corner with him and backs up the ramp, finally cracking a smile as Wyatt gets on to his knees with an angered look across his face, Harper and Rowan standing behind him just as enraged as Danielson leads the Baltimore crowd in the 'Yes!' chants once again in celebration.
Elimination Match for #1 Contendership to the WWE Tag Team Championships: The Usos vs The Commonwealth (w/William Regal and Adam Rose) vs The Miz and Damien Mizdow vs The New Day (w/Xavier Woods): The bell rings and the match begins with Barrett and Big E, the latter keeping a positive attitude while Barrett just seems aggravated before even getting under way. The two big men go at it for a while, Barrett eventually gaining the upper hand in order to allow himself to make a tag to McIntyre. The two of them keep going in and out and despite not being an experienced team, seem to work very well together. As Barrett is pushed against the ropes, Jey Uso tags himself in and comes in to drop Big E. He and Jimmy make frequent tags next but in the process of doing so, Kingston makes a blind tag and with the official paying attention to Jimmy - the one not legal - on the top rope, Kofi low blows Jey from behind! Big E rushes to Jimmy and knocks him off the turnbuckle, Kingston planting Jey with Trouble in Paradise as he turns around! He hooks both legs for the three count to strong boos from the crowd. The Usos are eliminated. The New Day begins their celebration over the elimination over the team that has given them problems since coming on to the scene. As they are celebrating, a commercial break comes in. After the time away, The Commonwealth go up against The New Day, with a note coming from commentary that Miz and Mizdow have yet to get in to the match. Finally, Miz tags himself in from McIntyre, which angers him. The 'A-List' movie star comes in and waves his hands about, pulling his sunglasses off to majority boos. In an instant, Mizdow follows and gets general cheers. As Miz tosses McIntyre over the ropes, Mizdow mimics the motion on the apron. He continues to follow everything that Miz does. Big E manages to catch Miz with a splash in the corner, however, causing Mizdow to fall to the floor on the outside. As Miz starts to come back, he looks for the tag to Damien but he is still down. Miz screams for him and finally, he gets back on to the apron but Big E drags Miz back to the middle of the ring and drops an elbow on him. He and Kingston keep working at him but as they seem ready to put things away, The Usos come rushing back down to the ring and take Woods by the hair on the outside as they did last week! Big E gets distracted enough for Miz to tag in his stunt double, whom comes in and after tossing Kingston to the outside, plants Big E with the Skull Crushing Finale! He hooks the legs and gets the pinfall! The New Day is eliminated. On the outside, The Usos and The New Day begin brawling with one another which gives Barrett the idea to grab a steel chair and come in behind Mizdow. He swings it right at his head but wisely, it is ducked and the chair bounces off the ropes and in to Barrett's face! Mizdow tags Miz back in and he comes in with a big forearm to the face of Barrett, Mizdow mimicking him further by dropping McIntyre from the apron with a forearm of his own! Miz proceeds to put Barrett away with the Skull Crushing Finale, Mizdow doing the full motion to the air and even the pin as Miz hooks the leg of Barrett and garners the three count and number one contendership! The Miz and Damien Mizdow def. The Commonwealth, The New Day and The Usos in 17:34.
Miz and Mizdow are absolutely elated as they get to their feet, embracing one another! They run all around the ring, Mizdow shouting everything Miz does in the process. "I'm going to be the tag team champions!" Miz yells, Mizdow tweaking every 'I' statement to 'We', Miz not even seeming to notice nor care. Meanwhile, Barrett sits up against the barricade on the outside in disbelief that his former right-hand man in The Commonwealth is now more successful as the stunt double for the self-centered Miz and now might become a two-time tag team champion!
In the back following the break, Renee Young is trying to get a word with The Miz and Damien Mizdow, the new number one contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships, but Miz is pretty busy hooting and hollering still over himself becoming champion. "I'm going to be WWE Tag Team Champion for a third time, Renee!" He shouts in her face. As he keeps saying it over and over again, on to the scene soon comes the WWE Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe. "You really think you're going to take these titles away?" Zayn questions with a grin, adjusting his belt over his shoulder. He says that they have worked way too hard in their careers to just hand them over to a D-list movie star and his stunt double. "You don't stand any chance against us..." Crowe throws in with a grin, Miz quick to ask 'really?' repeatedly. He rolls his eyes and scoffs and challenges Zayn to a match Thursday on Smackdown. After accepting the challenge, however, Miz says it won't be against him - it will be against Mizdow. Damien is taken aback by it, but Zayn says it'll be no problem and they'll see them Thursday. Crowe and Zayn head off together with smiles across their faces, Miz muttering under his breath.
Elsewhere is Triple H in the General Manager office where he has pictures of himself being put up over Eric Bischoff's stuff, including himself back in 2002 being given the World Heavyweight Championship by Bischoff himself. Shortly after he has the men putting the picture up leave, in to the office comes fellow Co-General Manager Eric Bischoff, whom seems prepared to say something only to stop himself and take notice of the picture and question it, Hunter waving his hand while telling him not to worry about it and ask what he wants. "I just wanted to let you know, Hunter, that later on tonight I'm naming who will face AJ Styles at Night of Champions for the Intercontinental Championship and I promise you it will be very, very good." He grows a big, smug smile across his face and Triple H says he is glad to hear it, because after he got so upset about him altering the main event for Smackdown he thought he would be in a real sour mood. "And I'm glad you've got something good for AJ, he deserves the competition... as for your boy Seth Rollins, he needs it too... that is why I've signed on for him to take on Big Show tonight." Bischoff shakes his head and says that he can't do that, but Hunter tells him he already did and it is only fair since he is letting him name the Intercontinental Championship match at Night of Champions with no arguments. He also throws in that he had his doctors check Rollins out this week and there will be no running away from Big Show this week. Bischoff shakes his head in disbelief and storms out, Hunter with a big smile across his face.
The theme music of Seth Rollins hits upon the return, 'Mr. Money in the Bank' making his way out along with The Wolves, Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards. They come down to the ring together and Rollins holds a microphone in his hands, shaking his head. "You know Triple H... you're a real piece of work. You show up here just a couple of weeks ago and already you think that you run everything. Well let me get something straight through your thick head and your big nose, Hunter! This is The Administration's WWE! This is Seth Rollins' WWE and one day you will recognize that whether you like it or not when I'm standing here as the WWE Champion!" He holds up his briefcase to heavy boos from the Baltimore crowd. He settles himself down a bit and says that now he wants him to go one-on-one with Big Show tonight and he isn't surprised seeing as how Big Show has stuck his nose in to business that isn't his. Rollins even throws out that he thinks Triple H sent Show after him because he wanted to get 'The World's Largest Athlete' involved knowing that nobody else could even come close to getting the job done, just as CM Punk won't get the job done in two weeks at Night of Champions. Before Rollins has the chance to run his mouth even more, Big Show's music brings him to a screeching halt.
Seth Rollins (w/The Wolves) vs Big Show: The bell is called for and Rollins steps forward, putting his hands up. "Alright, Show, how about we make it easy and you just lay down?" He questions, pointing down to the mat. Show looks around with his eyebrows raised, the crowd quick to chant 'No!' at him. Show gives a slow nod and drops down to one knee, Rollins himself seeming surprised by it. Show, however, gets right back up and takes him by the throat! He hoists him in the air for the Chokeslam but Rollins manages to push free and hit a low dropkick to the knees. He keeps targeting the legs of Show but keeps getting overpowered and thrown about the ring. Finally, Rollins avoids getting crushed in the corner and hops on to the second turnbuckle on the opposing side of the ring, leaping off with a knee to the face! He does it once again and then flies off the ropes, coming right back to a huge big boot! After a commercial break, Show remains primarily in control of the match. He ends up chucking Rollins in to the corner and after shushing the crowd, hits a huge smack across the chest! He toys around a bit even with 'Mr. Money in the Bank', holding him over his head for a military press for quite a long time before dropping him down behind him. The Wolves are outraged on the outside and get on to the apron, Show shoving them both down to the floor below! He turns back to Rollins and lets him rise, taking him by the throat. Seth kicks his legs about, however, and ends up accidentally hitting the referee! He flails to the mat and in to the corner, Rollins being dropped right in the middle of the ring with the Chokeslam! Show goes for the pin but realizes the officials is down. So don't Edwards and Richards, however, as they come in to the ring clobbering the back of Big Show! He gets up in the corner and continues to take the shots but finally lets out a roar, taking the smaller Richards by the neck and tossing him over the ropes! He then does the exact same to Edwards and catches his breath, turning around right to a briefcase shot to the face by Seth! Show collapses down on to the mat and as soon as he rolls on to all fours, gets planted to the mat with the Curb Stomp! Rollins covers him and the referee crawls over for the three count. Seth Rollins def. Big Show in 9:03.
With the crowd's heavy booing filling the arena, Rollins gets back on to his feet and pumps both fists in to the air. The Wolves come back in to the ring to join him, handing over his Money in the Bank briefcase that he has now used twice in the past week to defeat Big Show. They exit the ring together as Show rolls on to his side, a very angry look in the eyes of the giant.
We return to see Tyson Kidd and Natalya standing in the ring together, the latter handing her husband a microphone as he pulls off his headphones. "It's that time of the week again where Tyson Kidd beats any former Intercontinental Champion... FACT!" He says to boos, saying that over the past few weeks he has beaten The Godfather, Billy Gunn, Rob Van Dam and because he felt like hosting his challenge on Smackdown last week, he even beat the current United States Champion Dean Ambrose. He does, indeed, say 'fact' after every name. "To be clear, he did beat Ambrose by disqualification..." Cole notes as Kidd continues running down how he has more than earned his opportunity at becoming the Intercontinental Champion and he hopes that Eric Bischoff has realized what a tremendous opportunity this is to put the last graduate of the Hart Dungeon in that match at Night of Champions. In the mean time, however, he continues his Intercontinental Champion Challenge! After waiting a few moments, we are surprised by the arrival of William Regal! The veteran makes his way out and gets in to the ring, staring right at Kidd and Natalya with a microphone of his own. "Listen up, sunshine." He says as he takes one more step forward. "You've improved tremendously over the years as I've watched you as you have grown... but this attitude of yours is what has held you back and while I am a member of The Commonwealth, which has a leader full of attitude, he as at least earned his way to where he is today." He removes his robe, saying that Kidd may have graduated from the Hart Dungeon but with all due respect to the Hart family, he didn't have to go through a trainer like him. The crowd gets a bit behind Regal as he gives a smile, handing the microphone off to the outside.
The Tyson Kidd Intercontinental Champion Challenge: Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) vs William Regal: As soon as the match starts, Regal dominates Kidd early and shows his veteran status. He works him in the corner and on the mat, applying multiple submission holds. Kidd manages to get back in to things, however, and uses his speed to rattle Regal. He springboards off the top rope and flies for a dropkick only for Regal to avoid it and once again keep him on the mat, continuing to try and make Kidd submit. He even ends up applying the Regal Stretch, Kidd struggling in the hold. After seeming ready to tap out, he just barely manages to get to the ropes! Regal pulls back on the hold and brings Kidd back up, hitting various suplexes. He goes for a knee trembler but Kidd moves out of the way, rolling him up for a close two count. He runs off the ropes and returns with a huge dropkick! He continues to go wild on Regal, whom can't even keep up with him. After making a last ditch effort to beat Kidd, Regal is stopped and hit with a big tornado DDT! Kidd follows up with a swinging fisherman suplex that gets him the pin. Tyson Kidd def. William Regal in 4:59.
The crowd boos the result as Kidd gets back on to his feet with a smile, leaping on to the corner turnbuckles while shouting to the crowd how much he has earned a shot at the Intercontinental Championship. He motions for the belt and then drops down, passing right by Natalya as she tries to embrace him in order to continue gloating to the WWE Universe.
Backstage, Co-General Manager Eric Bischoff is seen making his way through the halls as he will be announcing tonight who AJ Styles will defend the Intercontinental Championship against at Night of Champions in two weeks and that announcement is indeed coming up next.
Backstage following the time away, William Regal is seen walking while holding on to the back of his head. Up to him walks the leader of The Commonwealth, Wade Barrett, with his hands on his hips. "What in the bloody hell do you think you're doing?" He questions, Regal looking to the floor as Barrett questions not only what he was doing, but what he meant by dealing with a leader full of attitude. Regal looks up to Barrett finally and takes a deep breath, telling Barrett that he has had quite enough. "While I was out there... yes, I did say you have an attitude. But I also said you have earned your way to where you are today." Barrett tries to respond but is cut off by Regal, whom tells him to be quiet for once - to a cheer from the crowd inside the arena. "I brought you in under my wing four years ago, Wade. You worked your way to the top as you won Money in the Bank, won the WWE Championship! You're also a former United States Champion and a two time Intercontinental Champion and even held that title for 210 long days. I'd say you've had quite a career thus far and I hope it is far from over..." Regal stops himself and says that however, he has lost a lot. He mentions how he lost his girlfriend, Paige, his best man in Damien Mizdow, lost the Intercontinental Championship, lost his opportunities at the United States Championship and now he has completely lost his way. "And you've also lost me, Wade. I wish you the best of luck." Barrett is stunned by the sudden news as Regal gives him a nod before walking off, as The Commonwealth continues to crumble before it's king!
The cameras pan inside of the arena and to the ring where Co-General Manager Eric Bischoff is standing already with a microphone in his hands, getting booed heavily as he smiles. "Oh cut it out, cut it out! I know you're all so excited to see me and you're all ready to find out exactly whom I have chosen to face AJ Styles for the Intercontinental Championship in thirteen nights at Night of Champions!" A more positive response comes from the crowd and Bischoff proceeds to welcome none other than the Intercontinental Champion himself, AJ Styles. He makes his way out with the Baltimore fans behind him and he eventually gets to the ring, staying a bit back from Bischoff, whom asks him why he is standing so far away. "No offense, Eric, but I think if I come any closer to you I might not just get struck from behind again but I might catch a giant case of overpowering douchebag." With the WWE Universe still behind him, Styles encourages Bischoff to throw whatever he has got at him, because he will take on whatever he has to in order to keep the Intercontinental Championship. He even throws out he understands that Eric is really upset that his 'golden boy' Seth Rollins isn't the one standing in the ring with the title, which causes Bischoff to chuckle and tell Styles that he has something real, real good for him. "You may have seen lately a man with the desire to become Intercontinental Champion and for the past few weeks he has been coming down to this ring challenging anybody that has held that very championship previously... and he has been very successful in those challenges. That man is Tyson Kidd and AJ... you're going to be facing him at Night of Champions!" Styles nods and says that sounds good to him and starts to exit the ring, only for Bischoff to tell him to hold on just a minute. "I'm not done yet, AJ! As a matter of fact, there has also been a man flying around here with no regards for his safety the past couple of months... and I think I'm going to throw him in to the mix as well and that is 'The Man That Gravity Forgot' Adrian Neville!"
The crowd grows intrigued as Styles smiles, saying he welcomes the challenge and asks if that is all from Bischoff, whom says that actually, it isn't. He says that he isn't going to make this a triple threat match, but rather a fatal four way! He says that the fourth man is a man that is very, very dangerous as of late and he thinks he deserves the opportunity as well and that man is Cody Rhodes. Bischoff tells Styles he'd like to wish him luck, since his chances of remaining the Intercontinental Champion are just twenty-five percent, thus making it extremely not in his favor at Night of Champions. He also invites him to watch as later on tonight, Adrian Neville and Cody Rhodes do battle once again but first, he can watch his buddy CM Punk take on The Wolves in a two-on-one handicap match: next! Shortly after the announcement, The Wolves make their way out to the displeasure of the crowd, Bischoff telling Styles he can enjoy watching this match from the back - because he is barred from ringside! The WWE Universe continues to show their distaste for the announcement as AJ just shakes his head at Edwards and Richards, whom wave goodbye to him with smiles on their faces as he leaves.
Handicap Match: CM Punk vs The Wolves (w/Seth Rollins): The bell rings, Punk starting things off with Richards. They exchange some vicious kicks with one another but Punk gets the upper hand, going for an early Go To Sleep only for Richards to pull himself off and deliver a big German suplex! Edwards and Richards start to make tags in and out and dominate Punk until he hits a snap kick to the back of Edwards' head, knocking him through the ropes and to the floor! He starts to get a ton of momentum and even hits a suicide dive to not just take out The Wolves but Rollins as well! He gets to his feet and gives a yell to the crowd with his arms spread out as a commercial break comes in midst of the match. After the break, The Wolves are back with control of the match as the commentary team goes over what went down during the time away as Punk had his momentum still going, only for Rollins to throw him in to the steel steps from behind on the outside with the official distracted. Edwards delivers a sitout suplex slam, but only gets a two count on the pin attempt. He brings Punk right back up and begins to beat him down out of frustration in the corner, having to be pulled back by the referee at a count of four. As he steps back up to Punk, however, he gets hit with a big kick to the face! Punk runs right at him and drops him with a shot to the face, even taking Richards off the apron as well. He continues going off on Edwards and hits a big knee to the chin in the corner, followed by a bulldog and the Anaconda Vice! He wrenches away as hard as he can at the hold, screaming out in the process for him to tap out. Before Edwards does tap out, however, Richards comes in to the ring and he breaks it up! The Wolves once again take control of the match, hitting double suplexes and even a superkick in to German suplex, which Richards gets a near fall on. He brings Punk back to his feet and holds on to the back of his head, shouting something in his face before getting pushed back and lifted on to his shoulders! Richards tries to scramble but gets planted with the Go To Sleep! Before he goes for the pin, however, both Rollins and Edwards hit the ring and take Punk down to the mat, beating him down together! The referee has no choice but to call for the bell. CM Punk def. The Wolves via disqualification in 12:36.
As the beat down continues, AJ Styles tries to make his way out from the back but gets held back by security guards as he gets to the bottom of the ramp! The crowd boos even louder as Rollins has The Wolves hold Punk down, smiling as he plants him in to the mat with the Curb Stomp! Styles continues to be held back despite trying to break through, Rollins holding up his Money in the Bank briefcase in the direction of Styles with a big, mocking grin.
The sirens of the theme music for Antonio Cesaro hits and 'The Swiss Superman' proceeds to make his way out alongside his manager, Paul Heyman. Together, they come down to the ring with very confident struts. Once in the ring, Heyman pulls a microphone up with a smile. "Ladies and gentlemen... my name is Paul Heyman and I am the advocate for 'The Beast Incarnate', the man that decimated Roman Reigns at Summerslam, the man that will one day once again reign as your World Champion - by the way folks, that's not a prediction, that's a spoiler... that man is none other than Brrrrrrrrock! LESSSSNARRR!" He adjusts his suit and says that while he is the man behind Brock Lesnar, he is also the man behind the man standing next to him, whom will do exactly, if not more, than what Brock Lesnar did at Summerslam to Roman Reigns come two weeks from now at Night of Champions. "A lot of people are wondering why Roman hasn't been talking much lately, but I have the answers for you! You see, when he got his ass suplexed and F5ed all around this ring, his mind must of got stuck back in L.A.! I can also guarantee his head got stuck up his ass when he thought he could cost Antonio Cesaro his opportunity at the WWE Championship in the Elimination Chase." The crowd cheers the reminder, Cesaro looking very disgusted with the crowd. Heyman settles him down, however, and says that the fans can cheer that all they want, but they might want to boo this next reminder: "The week after that, Roman Reigns was taken out of the Elimination Chase all thanks to Antonio Cesaro... and this isn't just something to do with the Elimination Chase, ladies and gentlemen, this has to do with what was happening back in June and July when I first took Antonio in and when Roman Reigns' jealousy, his ego got in the way of the greater good for 'The Paul Heyman Guys', he cost Antonio Cesaro the WWE Championship and in turn, cost himself the privilege of being managed the greatest, most successful manager in the history of this business - Paul Heyman!" The Baltimore Arena continues to boo Heyman as he says that this is a personal affair in many ways and at Night of Champions, this personal affair will be brought to an end when Antonio Cesaro does what he does best. "You've heard 'Eat, Sleep, Conquer, Repeat'... while in Antonio Cesaro's case I give you 'Eat, Swing, Neutralize, Repeat!' and that, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly what will be brought to you live on the WWE Network for just $9.99 in thirteen nights in Nashville... the beating of Roman Reigns at the hands of 'The Swiss Superman', Antonio Cesaro!" The building boos even heavier as Cesaro steps forward, pumping his fists to the crowd in signature fashion.
The joyful smile across the face of Cesaro fades quickly as Roman Reigns' theme music hits to a big pop from the crowd! He at first stays atop the ramp, but after looking around the arena, shakes his head and marches right towards the ring! He gets right in and stands across from Heyman and Cesaro, glaring with a microphone of his own in his hand. "You think I'm jealous of this guy?" Reigns asks Heyman with a chuckle. "Nah, man. The only thing I'm jealous of is these people being able to watch me drive this fist in to his mouth over and over again at Night of Champions." He gets another big ovation, Cesaro taking the mike away from his manager. He steps right up and gets in Reigns' face, asking him if he thinks he is funny. "This is no laughing matter, Roman. Because I'm going to not only beat you when we face... I'm going to humiliate you. Then you're going to go back home to your prestigious, proud family and they're all going to have their heads down in disappointment... in disappointment just like they always have been of their pretty boy." Reigns looks to the side and runs his hand across his face, before looking right back up to Cesaro. He tells him that he knows one thing for sure: They're going to be real proud of this. Quickly, he sends a huge fist to the face! He levels him repeatedly and ends up ducking a shot, flying off the ropes to come back with a Superman Punch attempt only to have Cesaro move out of the way and escape from the ring, Heyman in tow! They hustle their way up the ramp as Reigns leans across the top rope, a big smile in their direction as he vows to get his hands on him sooner or later - holding his fist right over the ropes with the fans behind him.
Adrian Neville vs Cody Rhodes: Starting the match, Rhodes targets the legs but Neville is quick to get away, knowing how dangerous Rhodes has been with his legs as of late. He does, however, use them to hit some hard kicks to the chest, legs and the head of Rhodes to get the upper hand early. He goes for a springboard dropkick but Cody moves out of the way, quick to pounce on top and apply a stretch on the leg! He pushes his knee in to add pressure and for a short while, keeps Neville down. He doesn't let up until he feels good enough to do so, 'The Man That Gravity Forgot' hobbling on to his feet. Rhodes licks his lips at the opportunity and runs at him in the corner, only for Neville to slip through the ropes and hit a kick to the face! He goes right to the top rope and flies off with a crossbody that leads to a two count. He gets right back up and flies across the ring, coming back with a brutal dropkick! He continues to go off, not letting Rhodes get back in to the match until he is suddenly stopped with a low forearm to the knees! Cody proceeds to spring off the ropes and hit the Disaster Kick, getting another close two count! Rhodes is furious as he once again starts to beat upon the legs, throwing the right one across the bottom rope. He goes to the outside and goes to wrap it around the steel post, only to get pushed away. Neville rolls to the opposing corner and once again hobbles back up, Cody storming back in and at him. He swings his fist but Adrian once again is playing possum as he ducks underneath it and rolls him up with his legs, surprising everyone as he gets the three! Adrian Neville def. Cody Rhodes in 6:46.
Rhodes gets on to his knees in disbelief as Neville rolls all the way across and out of the ring, a big smile on his face as he backs up the ramp with his fingers pointed to the sky, having gotten one over on his recent rival finally and possibly some momentum towards Night of Champions!
Backstage, Diva's Champion AJ Lee is seen rocking back and forth as she looks up, the camera panning out to show her opponent for Night of Champions, Paige, talking to her. As they seem to be getting along, up walks Naomi and Cameron. "Are you kidding me?" Naomi asks with a scoff, saying she can't believe what she is seeing. "You two are supposed to be bitter rivals yet you're back here acting all friendly with each other? If you're going to be like that, maybe I should be the one getting that Diva's Championship match at Night of Champions!" Cameron agrees, saying that maybe she should get it. But in the mean time, they'd like to face the two of them in a match. AJ smiles and says she finds it so sweet they think they can hold up to the best women in the business today. "Yeah, I've come to take a bit of a liking to Paige, I'll admit it. But, I haven't taken a liking to either of you... and while with all due respect, Paige, you're not going to take my Diva's Championship away from me but unlike these two, you might make it a bit challenging." Paige thanks her, but throws in an 'I guess', not knowing if she should be thankful of that sort-of compliment. She turns her attention back to Cameron and Naomi and says that they're on and they'll be more than happy to shut them down and shut them up. She and AJ walk away together, as Naomi and Cameron just seem disgusted with them.
A promo video airs for the next upcoming WWE pay-per-view, Night of Champions, with the official theme song, "Fire" by Gavin DeGraw. A voiceover comes in, saying that every single superstar, every single diva dreams one day of becoming a champion. On one night of the year, every championship is absolutely guaranteed to be defended, a night where every champion has no way to avoid giving the opportunity to a challenger, a night that could result in a total turnover on the WWE Universe. This night... is Night of Champions. Live on the WWE Network and pay-per-view on September 21, 2014 from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee!
We come back to Renee Young in the back, introducing her guest at this time to be Rusev. She thanks him for his time as he is accompanied by Lana, asking how confident he is he'll defeat Dean Ambrose at Night of Champions and become the United States Champion. Rusev speaks in his own language at first but follows up by saying that his confidence level is high and it is high because he knows he will crush Ambrose. Before he gets the chance to say anything more, Dean Ambrose himself runs in and tackles him to the floor! He pummels him with shots to the head, 'The Lunatic Fringe' being pulled off quickly by multiple officials as they come in. "RED, WHITE AND BLUE, BABY!" Ambrose shouts with a laugh as he is pulled away, Rusev getting to his feet screaming at him. "I WILL CRUSH YOU, AMBROSE! I WILL CRUSH YOU!"
Diva's Champion AJ Lee and Paige vs Cameron and Naomi: The match starts off between Paige and Cameron, the prior totally dominating to start with. She hits some knee lifts and then throws her down in the corner in front of Naomi, offering her to come in to the ring. Cameron is angered, but makes the tag and in comes Naomi. She shows a more aggressive side, like she did last week on Smackdown, and throws Paige around a bit. She is quickly stopped with a hard kick to the gut, then to the chin! As Naomi crawls to the ropes, Paige looks to her corner and gives the tag to AJ, whom comes in and skips all around the ring before dropping Naomi back down with a dropkick. She dominates her and, in similar fashion to Paige, throws her down in to her corner to make the tag. She does, and Cameron is quickly dominated once again. She hits a cheap shot to the lower leg while in the corner and actually gets something going, but it is stopped as AJ hits a hard kick to the back of the head! She tags Paige back in, whom comes in and drops Cameron right in the middle of the ring with the Ram-Paige, AJ skipping around as Naomi remains on the apron while Paige hooks the outside leg for the one, two, three.Diva's Champion AJ Lee and Paige def. Cameron and Naomi in 5:10. Paige gets right back up and looks to Naomi, throwing her hands out. "THIS IS MY HOUSE!" She screams, Naomi backing down rather than getting in to the ring with her and the Diva's Champ. She helps Cameron out of the ring and they back away as Paige turns back after staring them down right in to a big kick to the back of the head from AJ! The crowd is a bit surprised by it as the Diva's Champion smiles and skips all around Paige's body before hoisting her title belt over her head to the crowd. "What the hell was that all about!?" Lawler questions, JBL defending the act quickly by saying that AJ may have taken a liking to Paige, but that doesn't mean she has to let her have all the momentum going in to their match in two weeks!
In the General Manager's office is The Administration, all talking up how well things have gone tonight. "Three guys against AJ Styles? Eric, you're a genius!" Rollins says while patting his favored Co-General Manager on the back, looking right at Triple H as he comes in to the frame with his hands in his pockets and an amused look across his face. Bischoff steps forward and suggests that Triple H just fork over full control to them because clearly they're going to thwart everything thrown at them. "You're right, Eric. You guys have done a good job." He responds, saying that he isn't going to hand over full control though. "Instead, I'm going to make a match for this Thursday on Smackdown... we're going to have The Wolves, Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd teaming up in an eight-man tag team match against CM Punk, AJ Styles, Adrian Neville and Big Show." He smiles as The Wolves say that'll be no problem, only for Hunter to tell them he isn't done, he also has a match for 'Mr. Money in the Bank' Seth Rollins. "Since Eric here stuck your rival CM Punk in a handicap match here tonight, I think it's only fair to do the same for you. So, on Smackdown this Thursday you're going to facing one of the best tag teams going today in The Usos." Rollins shakes his head and says that is ridiculous! Hunter shrugs his shoulders and says he is just doing what is 'best for business'. He pats Rollins on the shoulder as he exits the office, Bischoff calming Seth down by telling him they'll get rid of Triple H eventually.
Elsewhere, Renee Young is standing by with one of the final three men in the Elimination Chase to number one contendership for the WWE Championship: Randy Orton. He steps forward to strong cheers from the crowd, 'The Viper' staring off in to the distance with his piercing eyes as Renee thanks him for his time, noting how close he is to finally getting another opportunity at the WWE Championship and if he makes it through tonight, he goes to the Elimination Chase Finals. "You're right, Renee. I'm damn close and I don't plan on letting that opportunity slip out from underneath me..." He raises his eyebrows and says quite frankly, he doesn't care whose head he has to kick off or who he has to RKO out of nowhere to get that chance, because he is at a point in his career where he is desperate. "I haven't been World Champion in over two very long years, Renee... and it's getting real old, real fast and whether it's John Cena for the six hundredth and fiftieth time or Kevin Owens for the very first... I'm going to Night of Champions and I'm winning this Elimination Chase then I'm going on to become the WWE Champion!" He looks off in to the distance once again, very determined as the main event is coming up next!
Elimination Chase: John Cena vs Kevin Owens vs Randy Orton: The bell sounds and, as we've come accustomed to, Owens steps out of the ring. He smiles as he motions for Cena and Orton to go at it. They look to each other and circle around before locking up, only to break away and split up, going out of the ring on opposite sides in order to catch Owens and begin a double team beat down on him! They chuck him in to the steel steps, steel post and barricade before bringing him back in to the ring, each going for a pin only to get counts of two. Finally, Orton turns on Cena as he tries to drop him with the RKO only to get shoved off in to the ropes and caught on his shoulders on the return for the Attitude Adjustment! Orton, however, slips off and stumbles right in to a big clothesline from Owens! He then ducks a shot from Cena and hits him with a clothesline as well, right over the ropes and to the floor! Owens marches all around the ring and lets Orton rise, planting him with a Pop Up Powerbomb that gives him a very, very close two count that shocks him and the entire building! As Owens looks to regroup, we go to a commercial break. After the time away, Owens continues his ruthless domination and yells at both Cena and Orton repeatedly while dominating them. He takes Cena to the outside and with a roar, tosses him over the announce table! It wipes out Lawler for a moment and his headset comes off. Owens gets back on to the apron, but it is a mistake as Orton takes him by the head and drags him back in to the ring with the rope hung DDT! He hooks the legs as fast as he can, but only gets a two count out of it. Furious, Orton gets back up and stomps away at Owens. He then goes out of the ring and grabs a steel chair from underneath the ring, coming back in with it. With no disqualifications, he swings it but Owens ducks, ripping it away. He drives it in to the gut and then across the back, continuing to drop it over the spine of Orton! He throws it aside and drags him back up, taking him by the face. "YOU'RE IN KEVIN OWENS' RING NOW!" He screams in his face, throwing him off the ropes only for Cena to come in to the ring from out of nowhere and shoulder block Owens to the mat! He gets back up and does it once again. He and Orton begin to work together for the second time and don't turn on each other this time around, working away at Owens for a while before 'The Viper' plants Owens with the RKO! He hooks the legs up, but Owens manages to kick out! He shakes his head and drags him back up, throwing him to Cena - whom delivers the Attitude Adjustment! He goes for the pin himself, but once again we only get a two count! "How did Owens kick out of that!?" Says Cole from commentary as Cena shrugs his shoulders as he gets back up, proceeding to go for the Five Knuckle Shuffle only for Owens to get up as he comes off the ropes and throw him in to Orton! He catches him on the turnaround with the Pop Up Powerbomb! He steps up to Orton but gets hit with a huge uppercut, followed by a chair shot to the arm! 'The Apex Predator' continues to level him with chair shot after chair shot and finally throws it down to the mat, hitting the RKO on to it! Instead of going for the pin, however, he takes the chair and continues to slam it down across the back! He even sends it down vertically and then looks to Cena as he struggles back on to his feet in the corner, holding on to his back. Orton offers him the chair but Cena waves it off, instead pulling Owens up to hit him with the Attitude Adjustment once again! He falls back to the ropes and Orton does the honors of covering the leader of The Purge for the three count! John Cena and Randy Orton def. Kevin Owens in 17:42.
A mixed reaction from the crowd comes as Orton gets back on to his feet, marching all around the ring. "Say what you will about Kevin Owens... but he just took a hell of a beating to lose that match!" Notes Lawler, which Cole and JBL agree upon as they go over the replays where Owens was very vicious early on, only for Cena and Orton to team up and work away at the dangerous Owens. After multiple finishers, Orton would use a steel chair ruthlessly before putting him away along with Cena. Back live, Cena steps to the middle of the ring with Orton and extends his hand, as these two long-time rivals will go at it once again at Night of Champions. After he looks out to the crowd, Orton accepts the handshake offer but quickly pulls Cena in to plant him with the RKO! He pops back on to his feet and whips his head and arms around, getting a much bigger ovation than he got for the victory! He storms right over to the corner and climbs up on to the second rope, throwing his hands up in signature form. He motions for the title around his waist as Cena remains laid out in the middle of the ring, Owens on the outside being checked on as Monday Night Raw draws to an end, just thirteen nights left until Night of Champions!
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Post by ✖ AJ on Jul 11, 2015 21:45:50 GMT -5
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| Bryan Danielson, albeit the WWE Champion, went in to Summerslam as the underdog to Bray Wyatt. After pulling off a surprise victory, Bray would make things personal by taking Danielson's wife, Brie Bella, hostage for a second chance at the WWE Championship - a challenge Bryan accepted. | While Bryan Danielson and Bray Wyatt are battling against one another, six other men have been given the opportunity to get the next title shot. John Cena, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Antonio Cesaro and Alberto Del Rio were those six men, Cena and Orton advancing to the end. |
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| When Paul Heyman introduced Antonio Cesaro as his new client back in June and led him to the WWE Championship, tensions were quickly raised between him and then-client Roman Reigns. After costing one another their spot in the Elimination Chase, in different fashions, they'll finally face.
| CM Punk made his return in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match back in June and had the match won, only to have General Manager Eric Bischoff cost him the match and form his alliance with Seth Rollins. Punk would vow revenge after his ordeal with Kevin Owens and now, faces Rollins. |
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| Since beginning his domination over the WWE roster at WrestleMania XXX in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Rusev has bashed the USA week in and week out. Now, he looks to take the United States title away from 'The Lunatic Fringe' Dean Ambrose and bring it to Russia. | Paige split away from Wade Barrett and The Commonwealth with hopes of being able to turn her career in the right direction going forward, and after spending weeks trying to impress AJ Lee enough for one last title shot, she has received it in what will be the absolute final match between them. |
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| With Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles being a problem for Co-General Manager Eric Bischoff, he promised to give him a challenging match for Night of Champions. He delivered, putting him against three surging superstars in Adrian Neville, Tyson Kidd and Cody Rhodes. | Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe have been WWE Tag Team Champions for over three months now and have defeated all comers thus far. Now, they must face a new, unique tandem in The Miz and his stunt double, Damien Mizdow, where Miz looks to become 'the WWE Tag Team Champions'. |
A very special thank you to Elliot for all Night of Champions graphics.
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Post by tg11 on Jul 12, 2015 15:59:07 GMT -5
- Seeing the WWE Champion Bryan Danielson open up RAW I thought was great because Danielson considering what he has been going through lately the mind games the torture he has had to go through with Bray Wyatt and the Wyatt Family it finally all comes to a head as he calls out Bray Wyatt but instead of Bray Wyatt he gets all 3 members of the Wyatt Family and seeing Danielson attack Harper and Rowan laying them both out and then leaving the ring before Bray Wyatt could do him in I think it is safe to say Danielson he outsmarted Bray Wyatt here he more or less owned him here in this segment but I think after it is all said and done Wyatt will have the last laugh
- The Miz and Mizdow becoming #1 Contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships beating Barrett & McIntyre of The Commonwealth, The Usos and The New Day I think it is almost safe to say that ever since Mizdow well Sandow left The Commonwealth his career has pretty much taken off even though he is Miz's stunt double but sooner or later Mizdow is bound to become more popular than his tag team partner that being The Miz and Miz wants to hog all the glory for himself I mean the cracks have already started but seeing the WWE Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn & Solomon Crowe come face to face with their opponents for Night of Champions backstage, I mean it was inevitable that this would happen but seeing Zayn one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions facing off against Miz on Smackdown this Thursday I can't wait
- Triple H still has photos of his time when he was a WWE superstar especially his time with Bischoff back in 2002-03 and then seeing him and Bischoff side by side running RAW together as co-GMs I mean the power struggle between them has already started but yet again to see Triple H have mementos of their past together I mean I just wouldn't expect that but Triple H making matches behind Bischoff's back I mean it was inevitable that these 2 egos would clash with each other and they have, Rollins having to face Big Show again while Bischoff he gets to announce the WWE Intercontinental Championship match for Night of Champions I wonder what Bischoff has up his sleeve for that?
- Seeing Mr. Money in the Bank Seth Rollins of The Administration beating Big Show I mean he didn't exactly beat Big Show by himself I mean he had help from The Wolves he had help from Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards but also Seth Rollins had to use his Money in the Bank briefcase as a weapon just to beat Big Show I mean seeing Rollins get the win like that I mean I wonder what else Triple H has planned for Rollins? I mean Rollins basically just outplayed The Game he outsmarted Triple H by beating Big Show
- Tyson Kidd wins yet another WWE Intercontinental Championship Challenge this time beating another former WWE Intercontinental Champion and it is surprisingly Commonwealth member William Regal, this has got to be a really big feather in Kidd's cap not only has he beaten Regal but he just beat a Commonwealth member and I am sure Barrett he was watching this match and if he was I can't see Wade Barrett being happy but this just further cements Tyson Kidd or it should as #1 Contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
- The Commonwealth continues to crumble as a stable, Regal ends up leaving Barrett, Rose and McIntyre, Regal is no longer a member of The Commonwealth I think it is safe to say that Barrett's group continues to fall apart at the seams I mean there are only 3 members left of The Commonwealth that being Barrett himself, McIntyre and Adam Rose but this group's disintegration is pretty much inevitable now at this point
- Eric Bischoff wants to stack the deck against the WWE Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles and what better way to do that than AJ Styles defending his WWE Intercontinental Championship against not 1, not 2 but 3 other superstars Tyson Kidd, Neville and Cody Rhodes in a Fatal 4 Way Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship AJ Styles having less than a 25 percent chance of retaining his title I mean he doesn't even have to be pinned or even be made to submit to lose his title
- The Wolves beating CM Punk in a Handicap Match, I think it is safe to say that ever since The Wolves have debuted they have been on a major roll winning match after match it doesn't matter who the opponent or opponents are they always keep finding ways to win and with them in Bischoff's Administration I think it is safe to say that Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards it is only a matter of time before these 2 become WWE Tag Team Champions in the future but AJ Styles being barred from ringside and trying to come to Punk's rescue but being held back by security while Punk gets destroyed I mean it was inevitable that this would happen
- Seeing Reigns and Cesaro's segment I think it is safe to say that their match is all but confirmed for Night of Champions but seeing as how personal their rivalry has become their rivalry just isn't about Paul Heyman but it is more or less about them and I can't wait to see these 2 go at it, their match at Night of Champions, former Paul Heyman Guy vs current Paul Heyman Guy these 2 will tear each other apart I'm sure
- Adrian Neville beating Cody Rhodes, Neville picking up momentum heading into Night of Champions I mean he is one of the 4 men who will be in the Fatal 4 Way Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and so is Cody Rhodes but seeing Neville beat Rhodes here I mean it seems that this rivalry is far from over and it is carrying over into the WWE IC Title picture I love it
- WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee and Paige teaming up to face former friends Naomi and Cameron well they were the Funkadactyls so to see them teaming again especially to face off against AJ & Paige I mean if they can somehow beat AJ & Paige think about what it could do for them as far as getting a future WWE Divas Championship match is concerned?
- Seeing Rusev being attacked backstage in front of Lana by Dean Ambrose the WWE United States Champion I think it is safe to say that their match at Night of Champions is not only just about the WWE United States Championship but it has also become personal too between these 2 men but also at the same time it is more or less about national pride I mean Ambrose he is pretty much carrying an entire nation on his shoulders representing the USA and so is Rusev representing Russia and just think about how Ambrose if he were to lose the title and especially on American soil too no less with the Russian flag coming down off the rafters that would be one of the darkest days in WWE by far if that happens
- WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee and Paige beating Naomi and Cameron, I think it is safe to say that AJ Lee and Paige now that they are no longer teammates they can focus on becoming each other's opponent for Night of Champions but post-match I definitely did not expect AJ Lee to blindside Paige like that attacking her like that, I think it is almost safe to say that their match now going in, AJ Lee either is a tweener going in or perhaps this is the start of a heel turn for AJ Lee as far as the WWE Divas Championship match goes
- Wow 2 big matches made for Smackdown this Thursday, Rollins Mr. Money in the Bank facing off against The Usos Jimmy & Jey Uso in a Handicap Match and then an 8-Man Tag Team main event with CM Punk teaming up with WWE Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles and Big Show and Neville to take on the team of The Wolves, Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd, Triple H definitely finds yet another way to stick it to Bischoff and The Administration
- Randy Orton is right he hasn't been WWE Champion in over 2 years that is a long time in this diary and considering we are in 2014 in your diary he hasn't been champion since 2012 in this diary so sooner or later Orton is due for a WWE Championship reign but considering how tonight in the Elimination Chase he has to face not only Kevin Owens of The Purge he also has to face Cena too and their history their rivalry is pretty much storied
- Kevin Owens being eliminated in the Elimination Chase, in the main event, Owens after that beating he just took especially at the hands of both Orton and Cena I think it is safe to say that Owens he definitely made a believer out of me man especially considering he held his own here against both Orton and Cena and in this Elimination Chase he pretty much was eliminated almost to the end but still the Elimination Chase final at Night of Champions, it will be Orton vs Cena 1 more time, their rivalry has pretty much transcended this era in the sense that both Cena and Orton both broke into the WWE at the same time debuted roughly at the same time their careers have pretty much mirrored each other in the sense that these 2 have gone on to become multi-time World Champions in this business but both have gone on to become mega stars in their own right but also both have gone on to become future legends of this business and to see them go at it again I mean this rivalry has more or less been reignited now especially after Orton RKOs Cena to stand tall to end the show and the fans loving every second of it, I mean I can't wait to see these 2 go at it at Night of Champions
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Post by Dante, The Voc on Jul 12, 2015 16:53:52 GMT -5
Night of Champions is surely shaping up nicely after that Raw. You do a solid job of exposing the good vs. evil in Bryan and Wyatt with the opening promo; it's a simple thing but goes a long way in the excitement of a rivalry. Plus those two can put on a good match together so it makes a reader like me excited for their next encounter. Miz and Mizdow earning #1 contendership was something I wasn't expected but certainly intrigued by. Just surprised the Usos were eliminated first. Rollins beating Big Show was p cool and it makes Mr. Money in the Bank look both devious and strong heading forward. The Tyson Kidd Intercontinental Champion Challenge goes strong here. William Regal was a gorgeous choice for an opponent and obviously the right decision to have Tyson win. The IC Title match being set is insane. Should be really good having all those talented guys in there for the belt. Punk getting beat down by Rollins and the Wolves was pretty cool to read and hopefully in due time he'll successfully take it to Rollins. "Eat, Swing, Neutralize, Repeat." Fantastic. I like the prospect of Reigns/Cesaro and that segment was enjoyable. Neville vs. Cody was a decent match and gives both guys a good grudge going into NoC. Looking forward to more of the build with those four in the next few shows. Having AJ and Paige team up was cool and AJ flatlining her challenger was good; hoping Paige wins at NoC. Surprised Owens was eliminated but it calls for a big money match in Orton/Cena that I presume you haven't overdone like WWE has done in real life. Plus in the grand scheme of things it's for the best that Owens isn't pushed to the stratosphere too quick; it'll be good to see how he and the Purge react and regroup to setbacks like these. Another solid show heading into Night of Champions AJ.
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Post by The Scarred One on Jul 14, 2015 10:47:09 GMT -5
So it looks like we a two-for-one review coming up. Let's get into it.
SmackDown Great opening segment to kick off the show. Man, Seth Rollins and the Wolves are some evil pricks. But it's a great setup for the main event later on with them taking on the team of CM Punk, Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles and the Big Show. No doubt Show wants some revenge for what happened on the previous show. Next up, we get some tag team division action as the Commonwealth takes on the Miz and Damien Mizdow. Great interaction with not only them but the Usos and the New Day as well. I was surprised that the Commonwealth won considering the issues they've faced recently. But the match did a good job of building interest in the WWE Tag Team Championship match at Night of Champions. Great interview segment with a sadistic and, may I say, psychotic Cody Rhodes. Good match between Paige and Naomi. Right call to have Paige win. After all, she needs to if she is going to defeat AJ Lee for the Diva's Championship at Night of Champions. Another great interview segment with the Purge. They really come across as a destructive force and rightfully so. It certainly helped as Kevin Owens decimated Alberto Del Rio. It makes quite the statement. Tyson Kidd's Intercontinental Champion Challenge continues with a former IC Champ and the current United States Champion, Dean Ambrose. Good result to have Ambrose lose by count out due to Rusev's distraction. It helps keep both guys strong going forward. It is now time for the main event. Great way to end the night. In the end, the Administration comes out victorious, even though Rollins need his Money-in-the-Bank briefcase to make it so. Great show!
RAW This time, we get an opening great segment based around the other big storyline going on right now involving WWE World Heavyweight Champion Bryan Danielson and Bray Wyatt. Despite having the entire Wyatt Family come at him, Danielson manages to walk away unscathed. This will certainly make Wyatt angry and more determined to put Danielson down. Surprised to see the Miz and Damien Mizdow win and become the #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships. But it did seem like the obvious choice. The Usos and the New Day will most likely feud and the Commonwealth is falling apart. Love the post match antics with Miz and Mizdow. Great stuff there. The next match we get is Seth Rollins vs. The Big Show. Not surprised to see Rollins pick up the win here. Much like I said about Kane in a previous post, it seems that the Big Show is more useful at this stage in his career at putting guys over. At the same time, he can still pose a serious threat to anyone he faces. So good job there. Another Tyson Kidd Intercontinental Champion Challenge showcase. This time, it's Kidd taking on William Regal. Once again, Kidd comes out victorious in a great match and keeps his momentum going. Enjoyed the backstage segment involving what's left of the Commonwealth. Now Regal is gone, leaving only Wade Barrett, Drew McIntyre and Adam Rose. Who's next to leave? Speaking of the IC Title, we get the announcement of a fatal four-way match at Night of Champions involving AJ Styles, Kidd, Cody Rhodes and Adrian Neville. Nice way to integrate multiple feuds into one match. Next up, we have CM Punk taking on the Wolves in a handicap match. Even though Punk put up a great fight, it was too much even for him, especially after the sneaky slime known as Rollins interfered. Don't you hate it when security prevents a babyface from coming out to save his friend from a beatdown? But it served its purpose. Did I mention what evil pricks Rollins and the Wolves are? Just thought I would reiterate that. Next up, we get a great segment involving Paul Heyman, Antonio Cesaro and Roman Reigns. It did a great job summarizing the feud up to this point and building up further interest for their match at Night of Champions. Wow, nice win from Adrian Neville over Cody Rhodes. It certainly makes like look a favorite to become Intercontinental Champion, even though I don't expect him to do so. Great backstage segment involving Diva's Champion AJ Lee, Paige, Naomi and Cameron for their match later on. After that, we get a nice interview-turned-brawl with Rusev and United States Champion Dean Ambrose. I wouldn't be surprised if Ambrose is the one to topple Rusev. It can certainly happen. Good divas tag team match with the right result. But what surprised me was having Lee attack Paige afterwards. She may like and respect Paige, but that doesn't mean she's going go easy on her in regards to their match at Night of Champions. It certainly makes the match a must-see. Nice set-up for SmackDown with Rollins being involved in a handicap match against the Usos. I'm enjoying this whole dueling general managers thing between Eric Bischoff and Triple H. They certainly have history as Triple H was at one time Bischoff's boy. Intriguing storyline. Next up, we have the main event. The match that will determine the final two in the Elimination Chase. Man, Kevin Owens took a beating in that match. I wasn't surprised to see him lose. It doesn't hurt him though because of the way how he lost by taking multiple chair shots from Randy Orton and an Attitude Adjustment from John Cena. I figured it was going to come down to Orton and Cena at this point. This makes it much more likely that Wyatt is going to walk out of Night of Champions as the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Whether Orton or Cena is the one to challenge him afterwards is anybody's call at this point. As for Owens, I expect him to get revenge against the one who loses the Elimination Chase. Another great show!
Keep up the great work!
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jul 16, 2015 12:14:14 GMT -5
You've moved so damn far ahead of me . I'm liking the good vs. evil stuff between Bray and Daniel. That's actually a really simple take on it but it works great. Surprised to see Miz and Mizdow win here. First, I feel like it's very fast for Miz and Mizdow and second, Miz being a heel makes me unsure about how it works against the Purge. The photo of Bischoff giving Hunter the World Title made me chuckle. The Wolves with Seth is still something I like. Seth over Big Show was for the best. The Tyson Kidd Intercontinental Challenge is dope. Love it. He should get the shot. Poor Wade Barrett. That is one loaded IC Title match for sure. Four really talented dudes. Good to see there wasn't a clean finish to the handicap match. Neither side should really look weak at this point. The Eat. Swing. Neutralize. Repeat piece was brilliant. That match should be fun. Neville/Cody is something I'd like to see and the match at NoC should be sweet. Hoping Paige wins the Divas Title at NoC. It's time for a new champion. I expected Owens to make the finals as Orton/Cena doesn't interest me. Kudos to you for not doing it 8,000 times in the diary so it's kind of fresh there, but still. Solid episode and the graphics for Night of Champions are great.
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Post by Phoenix Nitro on Jul 16, 2015 22:50:52 GMT -5
Great episode of Raw, Night of Champions looks very good. Crazy to think how many great pay-per-view lineups you've had in 2014. Daniel Bryan and Bray Wyatt have had probably one of the most simple feuds you've done, but at the same time the layers within this feud is incredible. Honestly think we may finally see The Mad King win the big one, though I really hope not. I'm still under the mindset that Bray doesn't need the championship at all. The Intercontinental Championship four way has me very intrigued, almost more than any other match on the card. I doubt that Styles will drop the belt again, but if he somehow loses it i'm hoping it's Cody Rhodes who holds it. Seeing Owens taken out of the Elimination Chase has my attention. For the first time since The Purge debuted they have faced hard times(Insert Dusty gif here.). I'm intrigued mainly by how Owens will bounce back from this, I hope it doesn't lead to the slow split off of The Purge. Though I do think all three would be great talents running solo, it's just too soon right now. This really wasn't a Raw review per say, but i'll be doing a more detailed review of your shows again from here on out. Mainly wanted to give my thoughts overall on the feuds going on right now since I haven't replied to your sim in a while. Good stuff as always man!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2015 18:01:14 GMT -5
reviewing both smackdown and raw so you owe me a review u cheeky bastard
p kewl promo to set up the main event.
Barrett and McIntyre get a win, good to see that you're pushing them. I'd prefer if you had them on their own, though. Regal can maybe stay, but Rose feels unnecessary with Team Tea and Crumpets.
Good win for Paige. "DIS IZ MI HAUS!".. haven't heard that one before.
An Owens win was expected, but of course the best result. Gives The Purge some momentum. HAVE YA NO SOUL? mercilessly attacking Bertie.
Maybe take it easy on the FACT!'s m8.. I understand it's his gimmick and all, but it got a bit excessive.
Kidd getting a dirty win was good, but kind of hurts Dean-O headed into NOC..
Main event was a fun read. Rollins and The Wolves was the right choice for the winning team. Great ending.
Raw my *****.
Great opening promo.
Miz and Mizdow getting the win was great stuff. I love it.
The Triple H and Bischoff stuff was good.
Rollins gets a big (heh, get it? because small dick and he's facing Show) win over Paulie.
Another good win for Tyson.
Dope promo.
Punk beats The Wolves! Big win.
Neville beats Cody, prob the right decision
AJ and Paige were definitely the rightful winners here.
Cena getting the win! my boy!
Looking forward to NOC, bbgurl.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Jul 17, 2015 21:01:23 GMT -5
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 FROM THE MOHEGAN SUN AT CASEY PLAZA IN WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
After a tribute video for those lost thirteen years ago today, we go to the opening Smackdown video before transitioning in to the Mohegan Sun at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield give the welcoming for the show on commentary as tonight, we have a huge eight man tag team match set for the main event as CM Punk teams up with Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles, Adrian Neville and Big Show to take on The Wolves, Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd. Plus, Seth Rollins has to endure a handicap match against one of the top tag teams in the WWE today - former WWE Tag Team Champions, The Usos!
2-on-1 Handicap Match: Seth Rollins (w/The Wolves) vs The Usos: The bell rings, Seth starting things off with Jimmy. He dominates but gets rattled after avoiding a corner splash, Jimmy hits a snapping kick to the gut and takes control along with his brother. The Wolves get involved, however, with the official distracted and take Jimmy out by throwing him in to the announce table! Before the match goes any further, however, Triple H appears on the titantron. He gets a big pop from the crowd as he tells Rollins and The Wolves he isn't going to have that tonight. "Eddie, Davey... you've got your match later on. So, as far as this match goes... you're both banned from ringside as of right now!" Rollins and The Wolves are livid over the decision as The Usos seem very pleased, Edwards and Richards being told to go to the back by the ref as we go to a commercial break. Following the time away, Rollins continues to lose steam. The Usos end up knocking him to the outside and Jey flies over the top rope, dropping Rollins to the floor. Jimmy also flies over after Rollins gets up, the brothers high fiving one another as they pull him back in to the ring and Jimmy gets a close two count. The brothers keep making tags in and out until Rollins rakes the eyes of Jey, thrusting him face first in to the corner turnbuckle! He then takes Jimmy out and starts to seem on his way to victory, only to miss on an attempt at the Curb Stomp on Jey, getting rolled up for a close two. As soon as he gets back up, he is lit up by a superkick! Jey makes the tag to Jimmy and he starts to ascend to the top rope, only for The New Day's music to hit, the trio making their way out to the stage clapping along with one another. "U-sos suck! U-sos suck!" They start to chant with the clapping, causing Jimmy and Jey to grow offended by it, the prior dropping from the turnbuckle to go to the ropes. After talking things over with each other, they decide to go after Big E, Kingston and Woods. Jey rolls out of the ring but Jimmy is held back by Rollins, whom rolls him up for the three count! Seth Rollins def. The Usos in 10:37.
Rollins quickly slides himself out underneath the ropes and rushes over to his Money in the Bank briefcase, holding it close to his chest. While The Usos at first seem angered with Rollins, they turn their attention up to The New Day atop the stage as they clap with smiles across of their faces and to the back, as this rivalry between The New Day and The Usos is far from over.
Backstage, we have Renee Young standing by with CM Punk. He gets a loud ovation from the crowd in the background as he has his arms crossed and a slight grin. Renee thanks him for his time ahead of the big eight man tag team match to come later on tonight, but she just wants to get his thoughts on the power struggle between Eric Bischoff and Triple H as well as everything with Seth Rollins and The Wolves. "I don't like Triple H. I never have, Renee." He says with a shrug of the shoulders. "Yeah, I had a working relationship with him for a little while and I even had a bit of a rivalry with him. But now I have to deal with Bischoff and those morons and if I'm being totally honest, Renee, I think I hate them even more than Hunter!" He raises his eyebrows and says he didn't think that was possible and he really didn't think it was possible to be on the side of Triple H, but now he is. "And while it may not be the best situation to have Hunter back in charge... at this point, I think anything is better than Bischoff and Rollins and those stupid Wolves and that stupid Money in the Bank Briefcase..." He laughs, saying that it is so funny how things change around here. He says that one thing, however, that isn't ever going to change is him making people go to sleep and tonight, he is going to make Davey Richards as well as Eddie Edwards go to sleep and at Night of Champions in ten days, he is going to make Seth Rollins go to sleep, too. "And if I get the chance... maybe Eric Bischoff will be taking a nap as well." He smiles and heads off with very strong intentions of taking down The Administration.
We cut to see the Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles walking through the halls, only to be suddenly struck from behind! He is stomped away at and gets his knee targeted, Cody Rhodes soon being seen as he pulls down the hood he is wearing. Multiple officials come rushing on to the scene to try and stop Rhodes, but he keeps stomping away. After he is pulled away, he lets out an evil laugh. "I'm going to take your Intercontinental Championship, AJ! IT'S MEANT FOR GREATNESS LIKE ME!" He is hauled away as Styles leans up against the wall in pain, holding on to his leg as a couple of the officials stay back to check on him, calling for some help.
Non-Title Match: United States Champion Dean Ambrose vs Curtis Axel: The referee calls for the bell and Axel tries to stop Ambrose, but gets bashed with a brutal shot to the face! Ambrose toys around with him for a while and even ends up tossing Axel in to the steel post as hard as he can, being very aggressive as he refuses to let Axel get back in to things. However, he does get caught up a bit as he plays up to the crowd, and gets hit with a clothesline. Axel is quick to try and get a few near falls, only to get stopped with a brutal kick to the gut followed by Dirty Deeds out of nowhere! 'The Lunatic Fringe' hooks both legs up for the three count. United States Champion Dean Ambrose def. Curtis Axel in 2:25.
Ambrose, however, doesn't even get the chance to celebrate as in to the ring with the Russian flag comes Rusev! He smacks it right in to the back of Ambrose's head and begins to drive it in to his lower back repeatedly. As Lana comes over to ringside, he hands the flag off to her and turns back to Ambrose as he gets up in the corner, splashing in to him! He follows up with a big Samoan drop right in the middle of the ring and rises to his feet with a roar. He stomps on the lower back and quickly locks Ambrose in to The Accolade, yanking back as hard as he can! The referee tries to get Rusev to break the hold but he refuses to let go, Ambrose trying to fight out only to slowly fade out. Rusev finally releases his grip as Lana gets in to the ring, standing tall over the United States Champion, waving the Russian flag over his head again. Lana follows up by bringing him the United States Championship belt, which he raises high to very strong boos.
WWE Tag Team Champion Sami Zayn (w/Solomon Crowe) vs Damien Mizdow (w/The Miz): The bell is called for, Miz and Mizdow both removing their sunglasses dramatically. Miz is first, with Mizdow following to more cheers. Before he even has a chance to gather himself, however, Zayn runs up to him and blasts him with a big dropkick. He is very aggressive early and seems poised for a dominant victory, only to be stunned by a big shot to the face. Mizdow starts to go off and hit some hard hip tosses and slams, getting a few near falls in the process. He goes for the Skull Crushing Finale but Zayn works his way free, hitting a big exploder suplex in to the corner. After a two count, he continues to dominate the contest for a while before he hits the Helluva Kick. He goes for the pin but Mizdow gets his foot placed on the bottom rope by Miz! Crowe storms over and shoves Miz, Zayn growing distracted with him as well. He leans through the ropes as Miz puts his hands up, Mizdow coming back to. He realizes the opportunity and hooks the waist, rolling Zayn up for a shocking count of three! Damien Mizdow def. Sami Zayn in 6:56.
Mizdow quickly scurries all the way across the ring and rolls under the ropes, himself and Miz being in as much shock as everyone in the arena as Zayn gets on to his knees with his hands on his head, Crowe joining him in the ring - furious as all get out! Despite the fact that it may have been a fluke win, Miz and Mizdow may have just gained some momentum ten days ahead of their WWE Tag Team Championships match against The Purge at Night of Champions.
Coming back from break, the WWE Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe are walking through the back together, clearly still frustrated over Zayn's loss just moments ago to Damien Mizdow. Up to them soon walks Kevin Owens, whom has a furious look in his eyes. "This isn't going to happen..." He says, shaking his head. "We haven't been here long enough to start failing now! We are not failures, we are successes and we are going straight to the top... that is the point of The Purge. I had a bump in the road, you guys had a bump in the road... but we're going to make this right. We're going to make this right because we deserve it." He pats Zayn on the arm and says that they've been best friends for a long time and Crowe has grown to them like a third brother, so he considers them family. "All I've got is my family, boys, and I will not let my family down and I will not let my family fall and I will not... let my family fail." He nods to the two, Zayn saying they won't fail because they don't have time for failure. "Don't be concerned, Kev." Crowe says, patting the unquestioned leader on the back. "Next Sunday at Night of Champions, we're going to walk out the same way we walk in... and we know you've always got a back up plan because you're always thinking ten steps ahead of everyone else." Owens says hes definitely got a back up plan and walks off, Crowe and Zayn soon following.
Elsewhere, Cody Rhodes is seen pacing back and forth in the locker room area and in walks Tyson Kidd. They stare each other down before sharing a bit of a laugh together, Rhodes a bit more maniacal than Kidd, which slows the latter down. "I saw what you did earlier, Cody." Kidd says with a grin. "I liked it - Fact. I think it was a pretty smart move and you know what I have been thinking? We do the same to Adrian Neville. I know you've been having issues with him, but when we get to the ring later tonight, we know that leg is weak - fact!" Kidd continues to ramble on, throwing 'fact' out left in right, which causes Rhodes to yell at him to shut up! "Fact, fact, fact, fact, fact, fact! Nobody cares about your facts, Tyson... the fact of the matter is, yeah, we can team up and we can take those guys out all we want... but when it comes down to it at Night of Champions... only one of us can be the Intercontinental Champion and I'll be damned if it isn't the diamond of The Rhodes Family... fact." He brushes by Kidd, whom just shakes his head at the attitude of Rhodes, saying he is so tired of egotistical people - which gets a chuckle from the crowd inside of the arena for the pure irony of his statement.
A promo video airs for the next upcoming WWE pay-per-view, Night of Champions, with the official theme song, "Fire" by Gavin DeGraw. A voiceover comes in, saying that every single superstar, every single diva dreams one day of becoming a champion. On one night of the year, every championship is absolutely guaranteed to be defended, a night where every champion has no way to avoid giving the opportunity to a challenger, a night that could result in a total turnover on the WWE Universe. This night... is Night of Champions. Live on the WWE Network and pay-per-view on September 21, 2014 from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee!
Rusev (w/Lana) vs R-Truth: The match starts, Rusev building further off his assault of Dean Ambrose from earlier on by running right through Truth. He throws him in to the corner a few times and just absolutely destroys him with body splashes. He finally hits a Samoan Drop and stomps the lower back, seeming ready to go for The Accolade. He decides, however, to instead throw Truth back up and toss him shoulder first in to the steel post. He pounds on the back and then hits a leaping kick to the face before finally putting Truth out of his misery, stomping the back and applying The Accolade. Truth struggles very shortly before submitting. Rusev def. R-Truth in 2:11.
Refusing to let up, Rusev keeps pulling away at the hold. Lana doesn't even try to get Rusev to break the hold and the referee has to call for help. However, the entrance music of the United States Champion, Dean Ambrose, hits to a huge ovation! Rusev lets go of Truth and looks up the ramp with his eyes widened, seeming almost in shock that Ambrose would come after him after what he did earlier on. After nothing, Rusev begins to laugh a bit but from behind comes Ambrose with a steel chair! He smacks Rusev in the back and drops him on to his knees! 'The Lunatic Fringe' continues to tee off with the chair and 'The Bulgarian Brute' yells out in pain with every single shot. Rusev rolls out of the ring, crawling his way towards the ramp as Ambrose climbs to the second rope, looking all around the arena with the crowd strongly behind him. He tosses the chair towards Rusev, whom falls back down stumbling away from it. Lana comes to his side as Rusev had gained some momentum earlier on, but has had it all taken right back!
Backstage following the time away, Rusev and Lana storm their way down the halls and in to the office of Co-General Manager Eric Bischoff, Rusev screaming in his own language. Bischoff tries to calm him down, Lana putting her hand in front of him to get him to back down a bit. "Mr. Bischoff..." Lana says, looking back to Rusev before turning back to Eric. "Rusev has had quite enough of Dean Ambrose and would very much like for his match with him to be moved to this Monday on Raw, for he does not want to wait to crush and defeat him." Bischoff puts his hands up and asks Rusev who he thinks he is coming in to his office, demanding things from him. Rusev gives an angry scowl and Bischoff puts his hands up, saying he would love to have a title match this Monday on Raw, but it is a much bigger and better stage to do so at Night of Champions. "However, this Monday on Raw, Rusev... I'd like to give you the chance to take out that anger. Take out that anger on somebody that has been a thorn in my side... and was also a thorn in your side after WrestleMania: The Big Show." Rusev looks to Lana and says that he'll crush Show, just like he will crush Ambrose at Night of Champions when he becomes the United States Champion. He and Lana storm out of the room, Bischoff running his hand over his head with a deep sigh of relief. Before he has any more of a chance to relax, however, as the door swings open again. In to the room comes Seth Rollins, whom has his hands held out.
Rollins walks up to Bischoff and embraces him, telling him that he must be so proud of him for everything he has accomplished and tonight he has accomplished yet another feat, overcoming the odds by defeating The Usos and sticking it to Triple H once again! "You're right, Seth. But I just got a phone call from Hunter..." Rollins says he doesn't care what Triple H has to say, he was probably just all upset about him beating Jimmy and Jey earlier on. He tells Bischoff he just wants to sit down and watch the main event as The Wolves, Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd beat those problematic four. "Seth!" Bischoff finally says, putting his hands out in front of him. "Triple H has banned Davey and Eddie from ringside for your match at Night of Champions." Rollins at first seems a bit worried, but brushes it off. "Look, Davey and Eddie, they're great. But I don't need them to beat CM Punk, Eric. I'll be just fine! I'm Mr. Money in the Bank for crying out loud!" Bischoff just shakes his head but Rollins tells him not to worry and to sit back and relax as The Administration proves strong again by beating CM Punk, AJ Styles, Big Show and puny, little Adrian Neville. They take a seat on the couch as the cameras pan over to the hallways.
In those halls walks Punk, Show and Neville walk together, being caught up with by Styles. He has a bit of a limp after the beat down from earlier by Cody Rhodes, but assures the others that he is more than ready to go out there and win this match. They continue walking together.
CM Punk, Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles, Big Show and Adrian Neville vs The Wolves, Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd (w/Seth Rollins and Natalya): Starting things off is Neville and Kidd, the match being very, very fast paced to begin. Kidd tries to target the right knee but 'The Man That Gravity Forgot' keeps on getting away before Kidd can do any damage. After missing a top rope dropkick, Neville goes to lock Kidd in a submission hold but Tyson gets away, making the tag to Rhodes. He comes in but gets hit with a series of rapid kicks, Neville flying off the ropes - Show tagging himself in - and coming back by sliding under the legs and to the outside. Rhodes starts to go through the ropes but Show grabs him by the tights, pulling him back in to the ring. He hoists him up for a Chokeslam but The Wolves come in to the ring and take out the legs of Show, dropping him down to the mat. Punk and Neville come back in to the ring to start in on the brawl and despite his bad leg, Styles gets involved as well and throws Rhodes to the outside - a commercial break coming in as Punk, Styles, Show and Neville storm around the ring with momentum on their side. After the break, Punk and Richards are the legal men and they go at it viciously with one another. Punk goes for the Go To Sleep but Richards wiggles his way free, hitting a hard shoot kick followed by a big tiger suplex! Both men are laid out at first before crawling their way to the ropes, each making a tag - Richards to Edwards and Punk to Neville, whom springboards off the ropes and takes Edwards down with a big shot to the face. He throws wild kicks and springs across the ring, flying right back with a dropkick that sends Edwards crashing in to the corner. He is brought to a sudden halt as he goes to the top rope for the Red Arrow, Rhodes shoving him down to the mat. The match gets slowed down a bit as Rhodes, Kidd, Edwards and Richards all tag around to work away at Neville, especially going after the knee. After all hell breaks loose shortly after, Styles tags himself in and sees the opportunity to get his revenge on Rhodes. He hits with a club to the back of the head and hits a DDT. He rolls to the apron as everyone else is brawling amongst one another on the outside. He goes to the top rope but has to pull himself right back down with his bad leg. As he starts to get back in to the ring, Rhodes blasts him with the Disaster Kick! He follows right up by yanking him on to his feet, delivering Cross Rhodes as hard as he can! He hooks both legs for the three. The Wolves, Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd def. CM Punk, Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles, Big Show and Adrian Neville 17:47. Rhodes gets back to his feet, everyone stopping on the outside as they realize the match is over with. Punk starts to go back towards the ring but The Wolves take him down from behind. They toss him in to the barricade and after Show tries to come at them, they team up to shove him through the barricade they had just tossed Punk in to! Neville comes in to the ring and stands up to Rhodes, only to get shoved back and be hit out of nowhere with a kick to the face by Kidd! Adrian falls to the outside and Kidd smiles, only to turn right in to Cross Rhodes from Cody! The arena boos as Rhodes rises on to his feet, looking all around the building as he snatches up the Intercontinental Championship belt from the corner. He looks down at it before raising it up high over his head with an evil grin across his face, in what could be a preview of what we will see in ten nights at Night of Champions. Thursday Night Smackdown draws to a conclusion.
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Post by snickelodeon on Jul 18, 2015 6:14:57 GMT -5
Good show which seemed to fly by and built up the undercard of NOC well.
When I seen the 8 man was expecting Kidd to sneak a victory over AJ to kick off their deal but instead it was a big night for Cody Rhodes. Cody & the IC title getting to close the show is a big deal currently especially with how well your booking most at the minute.
Rest of the card was fine Ambrose/Rusev was basic booking these are two that are being affected by how well everyone else is being booked, they seem to be dropping down the card.
Could picture the purge backstage bit it was the first time I could picture and accept Sami as a member. Could also see a long term deal where Sami sees Owens is manipulating them.
Understand why Rollins had to beat Uso's but not found of the decision I wouldn't have booked the match but overall a nice easy to read edition of Smack Down
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Post by tg11 on Jul 18, 2015 16:46:35 GMT -5
- 2 on 1 Handicap Match with Rollins beating The Usos, I figured he would considering even though the odds were stacked against Rollins he found a way to win all be it he had help from The New Day because they got involved in this match even after The Wolves were banned from ringside, can you say coincidence? I think not, I think Rollins somehow got to The New Day or Bischoff did in order for Rollins to have outside help to win
- Punk seems to be focused solely on Seth Rollins Mr. Money in the Bank well he should be considering he has to face Rollins at Night of Champions but also Punk he doesn't trust the COO Triple H and neither do I, I mean too much has happened for anyone to ever trust him but Punk hating Bischoff more than he does HHH I can't say that I am surprised but Punk is in the main event tonight when he teams up with Show, Neville and the WWE Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles to face The Wolves, Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd so I am sure Punk is thinking of Rollins
- AJ Styles the WWE Intercontinental Champion being attacked from behind backstage by Cody Rhodes makes sense given Rhodes and Styles are not only part of the main event but AJ has to defend his title against not only him but also against Neville and Kidd in a Fatal 4 Way so again this whole segment makes sense
- WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose beating Axel, I figured he would because honestly at this point I don't think I can recall Axel ever winning a match and he calls himself Perfect more like a joke as far as I am concerned but as for Ambrose at least he picks up momentum heading into NOC considering he has to defend his title against the undefeated Russian Rusev but Rusev attacking Ambrose post match this match has not only become about national pride it has become very personal too
- Damien Mizdow, Miz's stunt double his tag team partner beating one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn of The Purge it seems Miz and Mizdow keep finding ways to win matches hell they have been on a roll while The Purge have been on a spiral of sorts
- WWE Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe of The Purge being stopped by their leader Kevin Owens, yes these 3 men have not been the same destructive force that they once were and here is hoping they can get back on track and soon
- Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd backstage with each other I figured these 2 would cross paths because even though tonight they are on the same team at Night of Champions they will be opponents in that Fatal 4 Way Match with AJ Styles and Neville so I wonder how these 2 egos will co exist?
- Rusev beating R Truth, another result that I am not surprised about considering Rusev is undefeated and has been for a while now that I believe at Night of Champions we will be looking at the next at the new WWE United States Champion but Ambrose attacking Rusev post match returning the favor I mean it was inevitable
- Rusev vs Show on Monday, can't wait but lots of stipulations being added to the Night of Champions card particularly Rollins/Punk especially The Wolves being banned from ringside, what is Rollins gonna do?
- And in the main event the heel team going over the face team in the 8 Man Tag Team Match, builds up NOC just fine because it balances things out as far as momentum goes
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Post by ✖ AJ on Jul 18, 2015 21:49:53 GMT -5
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 FROM THE CAJUNDOME IN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
The Monday Night Raw intro video airs and we come inside of the CajunDome from Lafayette, Louisiana afterward. Michael Cole, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield give the introduction on commentary. We are just six days away from Night of Champions and tonight, we will have both the WWE Champion Bryan Danielson and number one contender Bray Wyatt in action as Danielson faces Seth Rollins and Wyatt, CM Punk. Plus, Roman Reigns teams up with The Usos to take on Antonio Cesaro and two members of The New Day!
The entrance music of John Cena hits to open the show for the first time in a while to the ever unchanging mixed response. He makes his way out to the stage and the crowd gets even louder to a smile from Cena. "It's always rumpus here in the CajunDome!" He says to the camera before charging his way down to the ring, letting the crowd break in to a back-and-forth chant of 'Let's Go Cena!' and 'Cena Sucks!', which he tips his hat to. "It's been a while since your boy came out here to open Monday Night Raw but y'all know how to treat me coming out. Boos and cheers, I love it all and I love it here in Lafayette, Louisiana!" Another big ovation comes from the crowd, mixed per usual, and Cena says that he has a big match coming this Sunday at Night of Champions. He says that he is in the finals of the Elimination Chase and will be going head to head with a long time rival of his, somebody he came up in this business with - Randy Orton. More cheers than boos come for the mention of 'The Viper', Cena saying he has always been a great competitor. "But with all due respect, Randy, I don't give a damn who you are when we step in this ring in Nashville on Sunday. I'm coming with my A game and I'm coming to win and I plan on becoming number one contender so that when I walk out here to open Monday Night Raw again each and every week I can proudly say to all of these people, whether they love me or hate me, cheer me or boo me, that the champ! IS! HERE!" He holds his hands up with his signature taunt and not long after, 'Voices' by Rev Theory hits around the arena. Down to the ring comes Randy Orton and he stands across from Cena, his eyebrows raised. "John, you say with all due respect and that is all well and good but that doesn't mean you and I like each other. You see, the thing is, John... I've been on a mission. I've been on a mission to become WWE Champion again because it has been over two very long years... and I've grown very, very impatient and if I have to punt your head from your shoulders and put you on the shelf like I have done to so many others before, including you, then so be it." Cena smiles and says he understands where Orton is coming from, because he has been on a mission as well. Cena says that while he may not have as long as a drought as Orton, he has had a long drought since he hasn't been WWE Champion since WrestleMania 29. "So, yeah, Randy! We don't have to like each other and hell, you don't have to respect me, but we can walk in to Sunday night and we can go toe-to-toe and we can see who the more desperate man is! What man really wants that title shot and what man is the better man." He puts the mike down to his side and the two have a lengthy stare down, not even saying another word to each other. A bit surprisingly, the theme music of Kevin Owens hits to break up the stare down. He calls for his music to be cut as he marches his way down the ramp. "Why don't we just stop this crap before it actually happens, eh?" Owens questions as he gets in to the ring, looking to both men. "We've seen this tired, old charade six hundred and fifty times - in your own words Randy - for the past seven, eight years and I think we've all seen enough of it! Last week, you had to beat me down with a steel chair until I couldn't even walk and then had to hit me with multiple RKOs, multiple Attitude Adjustments just to pin me to this mat one, two, three and you both know... you both know that I would beat either of you if given the chance." Orton is quick to respond, telling Owens he thinks it is funny he believes he could beat either one of them, seeing as how they did in fact beat him last week. Cena throws in that it doesn't matter how they got the job done, they got the job done. He also says that they both understand what a threat Owens was going in to that match and whether he likes it or not, he lost and he isn't going to the finals of the Elimination Chase. Owens begins to laugh and backs up to the ropes, shaking his head back and forth. Suddenly, he jumps forward and clotheslines Cena to the mat! The crowd gives a big ovation for the attack but Orton spins Owens around, going for the RKO! Kevin, however, shoves him off the ropes and catches him with the Pop Up Powerbomb on the return! With a big roar, Owens turns over to Cena and throws him off the ropes as well, hitting him with the Pop Up Powerbomb right next to Orton! He paces back and forth across the ring and then turns towards the crowd, holding his arms out to them with a determined look across his face.
We return backstage to see a big commotion going on with a lot of yelling going throughout. As things become more clear, Kevin Owens is seen in the crowd being pulled back by a ton of security. Behind the crowd is Co-General Manager Triple H giving orders. "You're going to need me on this show, Hunter!" Owens shouts with a laugh. HHH responds by telling him that he isn't going to let him stay after what he just did. Owens shakes his head with a laugh and spits right at the Chief Operating Officer! Hunter grows very angry, very quickly and storms forward only to stop himself despite Owens begging him to hit him. "I'm not going to hit you, Kevin... and I'm not going to have what just happened happen again on Sunday at Night of Champions. That is why you're suspended until next Monday night!" Owens just continues to laugh as Hunter storms off, Owens shouting that he is going to regret making that decision.
Non-Title Match: Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles vs Adrian Neville: The referee calls for the bell, Styles having a noticeable brace over his knee after the beat down at Cody Rhodes' hand last week on Smackdown. Neville shakes his hand and doesn't even target his bad leg, but rather just throws his own legs with kick after kick. Styles comes back and hits a huge tornado DDT, getting a close count on the pin attempt. He struggles back to his feet and Neville takes advantage of it, dropkicking him in to the corner. He flies across the ring and roars back repeatedly. He goes to the top rope for the Red Arrow after sending Styles to the mat, but the Intercontinental Champion rolls out of the ring. Neville leaps down to the apron and dives off with a big front flip that takes Styles down to the floor! 'The Man That Gravity Forgot' looks out to the crowd with his hands up over his head as a commercial break comes in mid-contest. After the break, the match is slower paced and on the mat as Styles tries to keep the pressure off of his bad leg. They get back up and Neville fights his way free, getting a bit frustrated as he finally kicks the bad knee! He flies off the ropes and comes back with a neckbreaker, going for a quick pin attempt that gets him two. He continues to go for pins and grows more and more agitated, continuing to go after the bad leg. Styles finally has enough and hits a big Pele Kick with his good leg! Neville is stunned and collapses down to the mat, AJ getting back up. Before he has a chance to even go after Neville, however, Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd rush down to the ring! They get in and take Styles down by the leg before going at Neville, stomping away at him as he lays on the mat! Left with no choice, the referee calls the match off. Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles vs Adrian Neville goes to a No Contest in 10:15.
The crowd boos as the beat down continues, Kidd and Rhodes going back and forth between Neville and Styles. Before they do any more harm, however, Co-General Manager Eric Bischoff marches his way out to the stage, demanding they stop what they are doing. "As much as I love a good beat down and as much as I love some controversy... I think that we deserve something even better than that. Cody Rhodes, Tyson Kidd... you want some action!? You two can team up right here and right now against AJ Styles and Adrian Neville!" Rhodes and Kidd look in disbelief at the announcement as Bischoff calls for the official to get back to the ring and start the match!
Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles and Adrian Neville vs Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya): The match is underway after the break, Rhodes and Kidd making frequent tags to work away at Neville while Styles looks in tremendous pain still on the apron as he has to keep stretching his bad leg. Neville tries to get to him after rocking Rhodes with a kick to the face, but gets yanked right back and thrown in to the steel post. He begins a beat down that forces the referee to get to a count of four. Cody tags Kidd back in and he throws vicious kicks at 'The Man That Gravity Forgot', only to have one caught and be smacked with a spinning kick to the gut. Neville flies off the ropes and takes him down repeatedly before tossing him to the outside by throwing him in to the gut of Rhodes, going out to the apron to hit a springboard moonsault on the two of them! With the crowd behind Adrian, he gets back in to the ring and AJ calls for the tag, nodding his approval. Neville gives it to him and the Intercontinental Champion makes his way across the apron and to the top rope, diving off with a crossbody on to Rhodes as Neville comes flying with a suicide dive to Kidd! Styles drags Kidd back in to the ring and goes to cover him, only to get rolled up in to a small package that shocks him with the three count! Cody Rhodes and Tyson Kidd def. Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles and Adrian Neville in 8:01.Kidd rolls all the way across the ring and out of it in to the arms of his wife Natalya, ignoring her attempts at giving him a kiss in order to hop up and down in celebration to the crowd. Rhodes stumbles his way around the ring and holds on to the back of his head as Neville gets in to the ring to check on Styles, very frustrated with the loss at the same time. Styles slaps his hands to the mat and struggles to his feet despite the help of Neville, as it appears very possible that he loses his Intercontinental Championship to one of these three men come Night of Champions.
The signature riff for 'Cult of Personality' hits, CM Punk soon making his way out from the back to a positive reception from the WWE Universe. He comes down and in to the ring, sitting cross legged in the middle of the squared circle with a microphone in his hand. "I feel like I do this a lot..." Punk says with a laugh as he runs his index finger to the mat before looking back up to the Louisiana crowd. "I've been the straight edge kid that was lucky to have a job here. I've also been Mr. Money in the Bank multiple times. I've been WWE Champion, I've been in the main event of WrestleMania twice against two of the biggest names this industry has ever seen... I've sold out, I've bought in and I've beaten the crap out of anybody that steps in to this ring with me win or lose and now this Sunday I go up against somebody that, quite honestly, I think I dislike more than almost everybody else I've ever faced before... Seth Rollins." Boos fill up the entire CajunDome for the simple name drop and Punk says that he agrees. He says he has been in the ring with The Rock, The Undertaker, Triple H, John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar and hundreds more but the difference between the likes of those he just mentioned and Seth Rollins is that they earned their way to the top. "In Seth Rollins' case... he took out Mick Foley and weeks later, Eric Bischoff is named as his replacement and at Money in the Bank, they hatched a plan to get him the Money in the Bank briefcase and it came at the expense... of the worst possible person to screw over: CM Punk." With the crowd now roaring, Punk rises on to his feet and says you can be a sell out and still deserve things in this industry, but you can also be a little bitch that hasn't worked hard enough to be world champion and try and weasel your way to the top and that is exactly what Seth Rollins has done aligning himself with 'Captain Bigot Bischoff'. Punk seems ready to fire off some more, but is cut off by Rollins' music. Shortly thereafter, Seth Rollins and The Wolves make their way out to the stage and Rollins just laughs in to his own microphone, telling Punk that he finds it real cute how hypocritical he is being right now. "Do you realize how much of a jerk you're being right now?" He questions to the smile of Punk, whom tells him he loves being a jerk - especially to people like him. Rollins shuts him down fast and says that he calls him a sell out, but at least he didn't sell out on the grandest stage of them all and then lie about it. "At WrestleMania 29 I was doing the honorable thing as I was defending my Intercontinental Championship and retaining it fair and square, just like I did for 349 days, Punk! Meanwhile, in the main event you had worked a deal with Triple H of all people - somebody you had a dark rivalry with just the year before - just so you could become the WWE Champion! And you call me a sell out!? You say I don't deserve it!? Well you know what, Punk, maybe I'll do you a favor and maybe after I beat Bryan Danielson later on tonight I'll cash in my Money in the Bank and I'll become WWE Champion and then when we face on Sunday you'll have the chance to actually earn it." Punk flutters his eyes and looks all around the arena, looking back up to Rollins to ask if he is finally finished. Punk rubs his head and says that every time Rollins speaks, he hears it all but it just gives him such a headache. "Yeah, maybe I did pull that off at WrestleMania 29, Seth. I just admitted it five minutes ago and if you weren't so busy having your little cubs there fixing up your dumb blonde strips in your hair, you'd have been paying attention and hearing me do so." A laugh comes from the crowd as Punk shrugs his shoulders, saying he doesn't want to talk about the past he wants to talk about the present and the future. He says that he is sick and tired of Rollins calling himself the present and the future of the WWE and this Sunday at Night of Champions, he is going to take him down and with The Wolves not as his side, he doesn't stand a chance. "And you know what else, Seth? You're going to get taken down tonight by my good friend. My good friend, the WWE Champion, Bryan Danielson... I've known him for a long time and you don't want to step in to the ring with him in the first place and you really don't want to step in to the ring with him when he is pissed off and I know he is pissed off with everything he has been going through with Bray Wyatt and while I'm going to be kicking Bray's ass thinking of you, I know Bryan is going to be kicking your ass thinking of Bray and just because you're that much of a slimy, weaseling piece of garbage... he might just kick your ass twice as hard... so you go ahead, Seth. You try and cash that Money in the Bank briefcase in but I guarantee you that you won't have the chance one way or another and this Sunday after you're done getting beaten by me... I'm going to take that briefcase and I'm going to stick it straight up your ass and you're going to look at me with a smile and thank me for doing you a favor of stopping you from making a fool of yourself." Punk drops his microphone to the mat with the crowd very strongly behind him as Rollins and The Wolves storm off to the back, Punk smiling and waiting as his match with the number one contender to the WWE Championship, Bray Wyatt, is next! CM Punk vs Bray Wyatt (w/Luke Harper and Erick Rowan): The bell sounds, Punk and Wyatt staring each other down before both moving out of the corner. They collide in the middle of the ring and Punk throws a series of kicks, getting caught and shoved back in to the corner. Wyatt misses on a splash and Punk spins him around, teeing off. He goes wild with shots and has to be restrained by the official, shoving him aside to hit a roundhouse kick. Wyatt drops to the mat and rolls out of the ring to regroup, Punk following right after him only to get caught and tossed back first in to the steel steps! Wyatt begins a relentless beat down and throws Punk back in to the ring, squashing him with a senton that leads to a near fall. Wyatt laughs at the fight of Punk while he crawls to the corner. Wyatt continues to control the match throughout a commercial break but as soon as he sets up for Sister Abigail, Punk uses his legs to send a kick up to the back. He fights his way free and tosses Wyatt shoulder first in to the steel post. He storms up with a big knee to the chin afterward and charges back across the ring for a bulldog only to get shoved chest first in to the opposing corner and absolutely obliterated with a huge body block from Wyatt! He goes for the pin, but yet again Punk manages to kick out. Wyatt gets a bit frustrated and pulls Punk up in to the corner, driving forearm after forearm in to the face. He even throws in a headbutt as the referee gets to a count of four and he backs up, coming right back to a kick to the face. Punk starts to mount a comeback and eventually sends Wyatt crashing to the mat with another roundhouse. He staggers over to the corner and goes to the top rope slowly and carefully, pointing up to the sky in homage to Randy Savage before hitting the elbow drop! He gets back to his feet and puts his hands to the side of his face. Harper gets on to the apron but Punk ignores him, Rowan getting up on the other one. Punk still ignores the two of them and hoists Wyatt on to his shoulders for the Go To Sleep as he gets to his feet. Harper starts to get in the ring and Punk gets slightly distracted, which is enough for Wyatt to pull himself down and plant Punk with Sister Abigail! He hooks both legs up for the three count. Bray Wyatt def. CM Punk in 15:35. Wyatt gets on to his knees and looks down at Punk for a lengthy amount of time before lifting his head up with a smile. He spreads his hands out as in to the ring comes Harper and Rowan. "IT WILL BE MINE, BRYAN! IT WILL BE MINE!" He shouts while breathing heavily. "BEHOLD! YOUR NEXT WWE CHAMPION!" The signature of The Wyatt Family hits.
We return in the offices of the Co-General Managers, Eric Bischoff and Triple H, as they are arguing with one another. "Hunter, how can you suspend Kevin Owens? Whether you like him or not, he is a star. Not just a superstar, a star. People want to see what Kevin Owens is going to do next! Just like they wanted to tune in every week to see what you would do next years ago!" Hunter says he doesn't care and it isn't about what he used to do. He says that he is doing what is best for business and what is best for business is to not allow Kevin Owens to ruin things just because he is angry. "He'll be back next week here on Raw and it'll be just fine... as for his running mates... Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe, they've got their tag team title defense this Sunday but in the mean time, I'm going to Solomon in action against The Miz tonight." Bischoff says that he is okay with that, but he still doesn't agree with the decision to suspend Owens. Before the two have the opportunity to say anything more to each other, The New Day walks in to the room clapping along with each other chanting in rhythm 'New! Day Rocks!' Bischoff tells Hunter he can deal with this one and leaves the room, Triple H asking what he can do for Big E, Kingston and Woods. "Hunter, we've got a dilemma." Big E says with conviction in his voice. "If there is one thing The New Day doesn't like, it's negativity..." Kingston throws in they also don't like dilemmas, telling Big E he is getting a bit off track already. Big E apologizes and says that their dilemma is The Usos and they are sick of dealing with them and their negativity. "Jimmy and Jey Uso... they come out there with their war paint, their carelessness for others and their own safety!" Woods says with a baffled look across his face, asking how they are supposed to deal with that. "Wow, guys." Triple H finally says with a laugh. "It sounds like you definitely have a dilemma here... well, you have your match coming up teaming with Antonio Cesaro against Roman Reigns and The Usos, but this Sunday I'd like for you to settle your differences with The Usos... things are getting pretty stacked up for the card, so on the Night of Champions Kickoff Show it will be The Usos versus The New Day." The trio seem a bit unhappy with the decision and Hunter also tells them that they need to pick two of them to compete tonight and two of them to compete this Sunday, because he thinks it would only be fair. Woods shakes his head and says that this is preposterous, but Kofi and Big E can get the job done. After sizing up with Triple H, Woods backs down fast and heads out with his New Day brethren.
Roman Reigns and The Usos vs Antonio Cesaro and The New Day (w/Paul Heyman and Xavier Woods): The contest begins between Reigns and Kingston, the latter trying to be very quick and evasive of the big man. Reigns manages to catch him, however, and throws him in to the corner. He is very aggressive with fists and shoulders, even tossing in a series of hard headbutts. He takes a moment to look out to Heyman and Kingston takes the opportunity to dive and tag in Big E, whom comes in and clotheslines Reigns down to the mat. "Oh yeah Big E, get 'em! GET 'EM!" Shouts Woods in excitement on the outside, looking for a high five from Heyman whom just stares back at him and shakes his head. Meanwhile, in the ring, Big E makes the tag to Cesaro and he comes in to work away at his rival. He hits a series of uppercuts but Reigns storms right back with a Superman Punch! Cesaro stumbles back in to the ropes and falls through them, The New Day hopping down to check on him. Reigns gives a nod and in to the ring comes The Usos, whom rush across the ring with him and all of them dive over the top to take out The New Day and Cesaro! Reigns gets to his feet and gives a roar to the crowd, taking a moment to stare right at his former manager as a commercial break comes. Following the time away, The New Day and Cesaro are back in control and dominate Jimmy Uso, refusing to let him make a tag. Cesaro is rattled as after he misses a top rope uppercut, gets dropped with a superkick! Jimmy makes the tag to Reigns and he comes in to the ring, setting himself up for the Spear on Cesaro. However, 'The Swiss Superman' stumbles out of the way after getting to his feet and tags in Big E. He rolls out of the ring and along with Heyman, makes his way up the ramp to boos from the crowd. "WHERE ARE YOU GOING!? THAT IS NOT A POSITIVE DECISION!" Screams Woods as Reigns just shakes his head, getting clubbed from behind by Big E! He is beaten down a bit, The New Day taking control. Reigns makes a hard comeback and eventually hits Big E with a powerslam. After delivering a Superman Punch to Woods after getting on the apron, Reigns makes the tag to Jey. Both Usos come in to the ring, however, and deliver a double superkick to Kingston as he springs off the ropes! Big E gets on to his feet and Reigns drops him with the Spear! Jey goes up to the top rope and after getting some motivation via the crowd and his partners, leaps off with the splash! He hooks the outside leg for the three. Roman Reigns and The Usos def. Antonio Cesaro and The New Day in 12:54.Jey gets back on to his feet and shares a hug with Reigns and Jimmy, all three raising their arms up together with smiles on their faces. Meanwhile, atop the stage, Antonio Cesaro and Paul Heyman watch on, Reigns directing his fist towards them as while they may have avoided him tonight, it will be Reigns vs Cesaro at Night of Champions on Sunday night.
We return after the break to see United States Champion Dean Ambrose making his way to ringside, where he takes a seat on commentary for the upcoming match featuring his opponent for Sunday. "Dean, before we get in to this match, I've got to know: How crazy do you have to be to be willing to give a guy like Rusev a title shot!?" Questions JBL, Ambrose looking to him with a bewildered look on his face. He asks simply why not? "Have you seen his face, John? Of course I want to pound it in... plus he has disrespected the best country on this planet and he has disrespected me and I don't take lightly to either one of those things, Johnny." Rusev (w/Lana) vs Big Show: The match starts between the two former rivals, Rusev being caught off guard as Show overpowers him a bit. 'The Bulgarian Brute' targets the legs and he manages to take Show down a few times. However, he gets his throat grabbed and Show lifts him off the mat. Rusev breaks free enough to push off the ropes and return with a shoulder block that wobbles Show. He flies off the ropes again and comes back with another. On a third attempt though, he is plastered with a big boot. Show goes for a series of pins as he keeps sending Rusev down to the mat, but fails to get the three. Frustrated, Show pushes Rusev in to the corner and smacks him across the chest. After hoisting his hand up to the crowd with a roar he pulls down the strap on his singlet. He turns around and delivers the Chokeslam! It appears Rusev may be defeated, but he finds a way to kick out just in time! Show is in shock as he pulls Rusev back up, swinging his fist only for it to be ducked. Show turns around to a leaping kick to the chin, Show falling down to the mat! Rusev doesn't waste any time and stomps across the spine, having to do it three times before locking on The Accolade! Show tries to find his way out and even starts to get up a bit, but he falls down and shortly afterward ends up passing out. Rusev def. Big Show in 6:14."You see this, Ambrose!?" Screams Rusev before shouting more in his native language. He refuses to let up on the hold and the bell keeps ringing, 'The Lunatic Fringe' ditching the desk at commentary to roll in to the ring and clock Rusev in the head with his United States title belt! Rusev falls to the mat and Ambrose mounts on top of him, throwing wild fists. Rusev rolls out of the ring holding on to his head as Ambrose gets back to his feet, marching all around the ring. He laughs as he holds his United States Championship up over his head, the American flag even coming down from above the ring - which enrages both Rusev and Lana on the outside, having their usual mind games of pulling the Russian flag down responded to here tonight!
On the stage after the break stands Renee Young, whom welcomes her guest at this time - the Diva's Champion, AJ Lee. Out she comes to a mixed reaction, a smile on her face as Renee thanks her for her time. "AJ, this Sunday you face Paige for what you have said is the absolute last time, whether you win or lose, and I just wanted to get your thoughts ahead of that match." Lee rolls her eyes and says that it is the absolute final time they will face for her champioship. She says that, however, it won't be any different than it has been the numerous times before as she will walk in and walk out as the Diva's Champion. "I appreciate Paige as a competitor and I applaud her for what she has done after splitting herself away from The Commonwealth and Wade Barrett, but the fact of the matter is while she is good... she'll never be as good and most certainly not better than me." She adjusts her title belt over her shoulder and the crowd starts to cheer as walking up from behind her comes the number one contender to her title, Paige. Renee moves over in between the two of them, Paige putting her hands on her hips. "AJ, last week you caught me by surprise when you kicked me in the head after we won our match. You say you respect me but you seem to think I'm not a threat... so you can save all of that and you can just bring it on Sunday because you are going to need it... I have never wanted something more than that championship right now and I'll be damned if I am going to blow this opportunity and I'll be damned if I let you walk out with that title still around your waist..." AJ says she finds that very cute and she does indeed respect her, but she just knows who the better woman is. "You know something, AJ?" Paige says with a scoff, brushing her hair back. "You can think that all you want... but after I beat you on Sunday, you'll have no choice but to understand that this is indeed my house." After a short stare down, Paige makes her way to the back to cheers from the crowd as AJ is left rocking back and forth with a smile and her title belt close to her face. WWE Tag Team Champion Solomon Crowe (w/Sami Zayn) vs The Miz (w/Damien Mizdow): The bell rings and Miz starts to play up the crowd with his dramatic sunglasses removal, but gets blasted with a clothesline by Crowe. He begins a very brutal beat down and refuses to let up, going for his Pendulum Splash early. Miz rolls out of the way, however, and gets back to his feet. Crowe staggers back up and everyone is caught off guard as he gets hit with the Skull Crushing Finale! Miz rolls him over and hooks both legs up, getting the pinfall! The Miz def. WWE Tag Team Champion Solomon Crowe in 0:57."What!?" Exclaims Lawler on commentary as Miz gets on to his feet in just as much shock. His partner, Mizdow, comes in to the ring and mocks his reactions as Zayn is just stunned on the outside. "Is the domination of The Purge coming to an end before our very eyes!?" Cole has to question, with Kevin Owens not winning last week and the WWE Tag Team Champions not looking strong at all as of late. Miz and Mizdow continue to celebrate their surprisingly quick win as Zayn gets in to the ring in disbelief, Crowe sitting up with his face in his hands. The cameras pan backstage, Seth Rollins making his way down the halls with a cocky smile across his face. Up to him walks The Wolves, asking if he is ready for his match. "Of course I am ready, boys... but, I'm going to go out there alone tonight. You know, since you guys got banned from ringside this Sunday, I might as well get a test run without you there." Richards asks if he is sure and Rollins asks if they know who they are talking to. "I'm Mr. Money in the Bank! I'm Seth frickin' Rollins! Come on, guys!" He heads off for the main event coming up next.
Non-Title Match: WWE Champion Bryan Danielson vs Seth Rollins: The bell rings, the match beginning very slow but Danielson picks things up fast as his recent frustrations are shown as he rattles Rollins repeatedly. He brings him to the mat multiple times trying to lock on the Yes! Lock, but Rollins continues to fight his way free. They get back up and Seth hits a hard kick to the gut, following up with a springboard DDT that results in a very, very close two count. As the match is back-and-forth, they spill to the outside and after Danielson dominates with his feet, Rollins shoves him back first in to the steel post before throwing him in to the announce table chest first. Seth rolls in to the ring to catch his breath and break up the count as we go to a commercial break with the WWE Champion down on the outside. After the commercial, Seth remains in control of the match and targets the neck and surgically repaired shoulder, tossing Danielson in to the steel post and in to the corner multiple times. He even hits an exploder suplex and Danielson is almost pinned once again. Rollins goes to the top rope for a knee to the face, but Bryan avoids it and blasts him with the Busaiku Knee out of nowhere coming off of the ropes! Danielson covers him but Rollins manages to get his foot on the bottom rope at the count of two. Danielson can't believe it as he gets back on to his feet, pulling Rollins up. He stands him in the corner and throws kick after kick before getting really aggressive, running across the ring and coming back with a huge dropkick! He does it a third time but seems to be too greedy as he goes for a fourth time, Rollins avoiding it and letting him crash and burn! He goes for the Curb Stomp but Bryan moves, pulling him down in to the Yes! Lock! Rollins flails around in the hold, searching for a way to get free. As he seems to be on the verge of submitting, however, the signature of The Wyatt Family hits! After the lights flicker a bit, on to the stage appears Luke Harper and Erick Rowan and in their grasp is Danielson's wife, Brie Bella! He lets go of the hold on Rollins and gets to his feet, holding on to the ropes as out to the stage slowly comes Bray Wyatt with a chuckle in to a microphone. "I am not the one who made this personal, Bryna... you are. You took away from me what was truly mine and while I gave you back your precious wife... I just couldn't stay away." He laughs as he caresses Brie's cheek with his gloved hand. Danielson starts to get out of the ring but Rollins takes advantage of the opportunity, rolling him up with the tights for the sudden one, two, three! Seth Rollins def. WWE Champion Bryan Danielson in 14:52.
Rollins rolls out of the ring as fast as he can, snatching his Money in the Bank briefcase from ringside. He at first seems ready to go up the ramp, but instead hops the barricade and rushes his way through the crowd in order to avoid anything with either the WWE Champion or The Wyatt Family trio. Danielson forgets about it quickly, however, looking up the stage with a furious look in his eyes. "You did this, Bryan... and this Sunday, I'm taking what is mine." Bray says before taking Brie in to his grasp, dropping her with Sister Abigail on to the stage! The crowd is totally stunned as Wyatt gets on to his feet with a laugh and his arms spread out. Danielson quickly escapes from the ring and rushes up the stage to the aid of his wife, The Wyatt Family making their way to the back as he gets to Brie in absolute disbelief. "Somebody get some help!" Bryan screams as he holds Brie's head up, asking if she can hear him. He continues to call for help repeatedly as she is motionless on the stage. "I can't believe what Bray has taken this to..." Cole mutters. "He has taken this too far... This isn't even about the WWE Championship to Bryan anymore." As medical attention comes for Brie and Danielson pulls at his hair in dismay, Monday Night Raw draws to a dramatic conclusion.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Jul 19, 2015 4:37:35 GMT -5
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| Bryan Danielson, albeit the WWE Champion, went in to Summerslam as the underdog to Bray Wyatt. After pulling off a surprise victory, Bray would make things personal by taking Danielson's wife, Brie Bella, hostage for a second chance at the WWE Championship - a challenge Bryan accepted. | While Bryan Danielson and Bray Wyatt are battling against one another, six other men have been given the opportunity to get the next title shot. John Cena, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Antonio Cesaro and Alberto Del Rio were those six men, Cena and Orton advancing to the end. |
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| When Paul Heyman introduced Antonio Cesaro as his new client back in June and led him to the WWE Championship, tensions were quickly raised between him and then-client Roman Reigns. After costing one another their spot in the Elimination Chase, in different fashions, they'll finally face.
| CM Punk made his return in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match back in June and had the match won, only to have General Manager Eric Bischoff cost him the match and form his alliance with Seth Rollins. Punk would vow revenge after his ordeal with Kevin Owens and now, faces Rollins. |
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| Since beginning his domination over the WWE roster at WrestleMania XXX in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Rusev has bashed the USA week in and week out. Now, he looks to take the United States title away from 'The Lunatic Fringe' Dean Ambrose and bring it to Russia. | Paige split away from Wade Barrett and The Commonwealth with hopes of being able to turn her career in the right direction going forward, and after spending weeks trying to impress AJ Lee enough for one last title shot, she has received it in what will be the absolute final match between them. |
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| With Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles being a problem for Co-General Manager Eric Bischoff, he promised to give him a challenging match for Night of Champions. He delivered, putting him against three surging superstars in Adrian Neville, Tyson Kidd and Cody Rhodes. | Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe have been WWE Tag Team Champions for over three months now and have defeated all comers thus far. Now, they must face a new, unique tandem in The Miz and his stunt double, Damien Mizdow, where Miz looks to become 'the WWE Tag Team Champions'. |
| The New Day made their debut and impact following Summerslam and immediately found enemies in former WWE Tag Team Champions, The Usos, whom have not been too pleased with their cheating tactics to get victories. Now, on the Night of Champions Kickoff, they'll face off.
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A very special thank you to Elliot for all Night of Champions graphics.
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