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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2011 16:37:31 GMT -5
Smackdown!: Good promo to start off the show, I'm liking where the Mysterio/Swagger feud is headed. Good to see Ziggler make it into the EC. Interested to see if Rhodes takes his spot next week. Booker T vs. Matt Striker should be a good event at the PPV as well. A Tyler Reks/Kane feud should be good also. Thank god Christian made it into the Elimination Chamber lol.
Show vs. Diesel sounds like a decent match on paper. Nice way to incorporate the Swagger/Mysterio feud into the main event. I'm looking very much forward to how it'll turn out on the elimination chamber. I hope Swagger doesn't win at WM, I love Edge as champion.
All in all, keep up the great work!
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Post by Rated R on Jul 12, 2011 8:55:19 GMT -5
- With Christian’s return to SmackDown this past week the current talk is that his WrestleMania match has already been finalised by creative. The most likely opponent heading into WrestleMania is of course Alberto Del Rio and many expect the two to begin their feud this coming week on SmackDown with a segment between the pair planned to possibly open the show. - With the recent problems with the Nexus many were surprised to see Michael McGillicutty qualifying for the Elimination Chamber. Reports coming through are that McGillicutty is quickly becoming a favourite of management, both with his performances in the ring and his attitude backstage. Creative are using his addition to the Chamber as a way to see how he copes within a main event environment. - While Matt Striker vs. Booker T has officially been added to the Elimination Chamber nobody is expecting them to take up much time at the pay per view. There has been talk of involving somebody else in the match in Striker’s corner, or possibly introducing the superstar he will manage post Elimination Chamber. - There were talks early last week of having AJ challenge for the Diva’s Championship at the Elimination Chamber. There was even a segment scripted between AJ, Primo and Mr. McMahon that would set up the match. However the decision was made that AJ wasn’t popular enough yet to warrant the title shot, as well as being a little too green to pull it off, hence the change in plans. Despite this many see it as only a matter of time before AJ gets her shot. - With Byron Saxton’s elimination from NXT he is expected to return back down to FCW for the time being. While creative have no real plans for him at the moment they were impressed by his work on NXT and many expect him to be called up to the main roster in the months following WrestleMania.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 12, 2011 16:37:04 GMT -5
WWE NXT: Tuesday 8th February 2011...Interesting layout for NXT, I sort've like it, it's not too tidy though. Liked Derrick Bateman winning the Rock-em, Sock-Em Challenge, but isn't that the one with the punching bag? In which case, Brodus Clay should have had the win in this. Johnny Curtis beating Byron Saxton is cool, no problem there. My care for Saxton has really gone downhill during NXT Redemption. WWEShop.com Challenge? Wish that would have been explained more, sounds cool. Nice main event, with Daniel Bryan and Alberto Del Rio working the same match? Great. Saxton being gone is good. If next week's episode is the last, this will make NXT Season 4 the shortest season yet. I wonder if you're going to do NXT Season 5. Overall, noteable episode.
WWE SmackDown: Friday 11th February 2011...Kelly Kelly beating Layla is fine, nothing wrong with that. Kelly needs to look like Laycool's more important rival, so I understand that. Tyler Reks beating Trent Barreta is a shame, but I see why it was done. Reks is definitely a star in the making if given a chance. Not a bad SmackDown edge to Superstar. Good promo to kick off with Jack Swagger ripping one into Rey Mysterio. I'd much rather Rey go to WrestleMania XXVII than Jack Swagger really. Dolph Ziggler over Kaval was an obvious one. Ziggler I hope ends up in the main event permanently after WrestleMania. Such a good star. Chris Masters and Kaitlyn with the win against Chavo Guerrero and Naomi is fine..nothing interesting at all though. Should have switched Layla and Kelly on Superstars with this match. Cody Rhodes and Ziggler next week? Interesting. Please don't let Ziggler regain the WWE Intercontinental Championship, but I'd much prefer Ziggler in Elimination Chamber at the same time. Though Rhodes would be good in the match. Wade Barrett beating Kofi Kingston is fine, good match between two of the Elimination Chamber participants. Drew McIntyre beating Kane is cool, but I doubt any of this is getting him over too much. Nothing seems to work. Christian beating Curt Hawkins is fine, good opportunity for Hawkins, but another obvious decision. Diesel's promo with Big Show was interesting, glad that you didn't mention their WCW encounter. Great tag team main event with Swagger and Alberto Del Rio beating Edge and Rey Mysterio. Overall, quite a solid show with the odd booking decision I found obselete.
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Post by kurtangleisgod on Jul 12, 2011 18:53:34 GMT -5
Smackdown: Good opening segment, and Ziggler gaining entry into the chamber is a good choice. Some freshg young talent in there. Great match made for next week, so Ziggler liklely loses the spot, but a good build to the next smackdown. Interesting idea going for Booker T/Striker, I like it, not something I had thought of as a possibility. McIntyres win over Kane was good, but with two people interfering doesn't mean too much, but Reks being used is also a little new haha. Deisel/Show would be a terriblem atch, but itneresting build. Christian obviously was gonna win that lol. Good show man.
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Post by Rated R on Jul 14, 2011 13:45:27 GMT -5
MONDAY NIGHT RAW: 14th February 2011- Ezekial Jackson Defeated Zack Ryder - David Hart Smith & Yoshi Tatsu Defeated Primo & Tyson Kidd w/ Jackson Andrews & Nikki BellaFollowing the traditional opening video package we head down to the RAW announce team of Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler who hype tonight’s go home edition of RAW as we head towards the Elimination Chamber this Sunday. Tonight on RAW will see all six of RAW’s Chamber participants in action including a six man tag team match pitting John Cena, Randy Orton and R-Truth against the Nexus, as well as a huge main event as Sheamus finally gets his hands on WWE Champion The Miz one on one. Suddenly the crowd go insane as the announce team are cut off by special guest and Hall of Fame class of 2011 member Shawn Michaels! The crowd are going insane for the Heart-Break Kid as Shawn Michaels kicks off Monday Night RAW in style, hitting the ring to a standing ovation. Michaels is handed a microphone and has to wait for the crowd to die down before he can talk. Michaels says it feels good to be back inside a WWE ring. He admits that he said he’d never be back here but he couldn’t turn down the chance to come out here and feel the rush again because he loves this feeling. The crowd cheer again as he goes on to speak about how amazing it feels knowing he is going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in just over a month, saying that it’s like the childhood dream come true all over again. Michaels talks about how it feels amazing to be alongside some of his idols in the Hall but before he can continue he is unceremoniously cut off by Sheamus much to the distaste of the fans. Sheamus gets into the ring and goes toe to toe with Michaels, who isn’t backing away. Sheamus begins talking about how great it is for Shawn Michaels, that he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame with the rest of the has-beens, but it would be ever better if he’d get lost and give the people who deserve it the ring time, such as him. Michaels begins to talk but Sheamus shouts that he isn’t done, telling Michaels that it’s because of people like him and his precious friend Triple H that Sheamus is being held back and isn’t the WWE Champion right now. Michaels tells Sheamus that if he wasn’t such a pathetic pale faced cry baby then maybe he would be causing Sheamus to smash him in the skull with the microphone! Michaels drops to the floor and as he gets to his feet Sheamus takes his head clear off with the Brogue Kick. The crowd are in uproar but Sheamus isn’t finished as he exits the ring and grabs a steel chair before brutalising Michaels, smashing the chair repeatedly into Michaels back before drilling it into Michaels neck. The crowd are shocked as Sheamus drops the chair and screams that Shawn should tell his good friend Triple H to stay out of his business. Medics rush to the ring to check on the Heart-Break kid who isn’t moving on the floor, Sheamus watching the scene with a sick grin as we head to commercials. COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return to RAW with the whole WWE Universe still in a state of shock over Sheamus’s brutal actions just moments ago. We see that during the commercial break Shawn Michaels was carried out of the ring on a stretcher and that he will be taken to a local medical facility as soon as an ambulance arrives. Michael Cole assures us that they will update us on the status of Shawn Michaels when they can. CM PUNK DEFEATED JUSTIN GABRIELThe Straight Edge Superstar comes out on top once again. In the first of two Elimination Chamber match previews tonight these two put on one hell of a back and forth show. Gabriel shined here thanks to his chemistry in the ring with Punk and Punk’s terrific heel work really got the fans behind the South African superstar. Gabriel looked close to taking the victory when he went for the 450 Splash but Punk got his knees up and followed up the counter by hitting the GTS to take the victory.Justin Gabriel is laid out in the ring when CM Punk demands a microphone. Punk shouts that this is what happens when you step into the ring with the Straight Edge Saviour. CM Punk says that when he was injured he had a lot of time to think and plan and that he is now ready to dominate World Wrestling Entertainment starting at the Elimination Chamber. Punk says that his mission to save all of the ‘fat disgusting slobs’ in the crowd will never end but neither will his mission to become the WWE Champion. Punk drops the microphone and exits the ring as we cut away. COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return to Monday Night RAW and the backstage parking lot where Shawn Michaels is being lifted into an ambulance following the heinous assault by Sheamus earlier tonight. Triple H runs up to the scene having just arrived at the arena. With Shawn drifting in and out of consciousness Triple H refused the requests by staff to enter the arena and got into the ambulance with Shawn, saying that his friend was more important than running RAW. Triple H did give one staff member – “Tell Sheamus to watch his back.” Triple H takes off in the back of the ambulance with Shawn Michaels as we return to ringside. WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPION JEY USO w/ JIMMY USO & MAXINE DEFEATED SANTINO MARELLA w/ VLADAMIR KOZLOV & TAMINAThe Uso’s have found their game changer, and it appears to be working for them. With the feud between these two teams far from over Santino Marella looked to get a victory over one half of the new WWE Tag Team Champions. However that was a lot more difficult that getting a simple pinfall as when Marella hit the Cobra and looked set to have the win the referee was distracted by a wild brawl on the outside between Kozlov and Jimmy Uso. Tamina tried breaking it up but Maxine grabbed her and threw her into the security barricade by her hair while Jimmy Uso took Kozlov out with a vicious Superkick. Inside the ring the distraction allowed Jey Uso to hit Marella with a Samoan Drop to get the victory.We cut backstage where Scott Stanford is standing by with the WWE Champion The Miz and his executive consultant Alex Riley. Stanford asked whether facing Sheamus in tonight’s main event will be a hindrance considering he will defend the WWE Championship this Sunday against the Celtic Warrior and John Morrison in a triple threat match. First Miz mocks Stanford for using the word hindrance before going on to say that it doesn’t matter if he has to face Sheamus tonight, he’ll just embarrass him so badly that he won’t ever show his face this Sunday. Miz says that Sheamus may like to go around beating up has-beens but everyone knows that this is The Miz’s time, this is the era of awesome, and that this Sunday there is no chance he won’t be leaving the same way he walked in – as the WWE Champion, because he’s The Miz... and he’s awesome! Miz walks off and Riley shouts “Yeah!” into the microphone before following as we head to commercials. COMMERCIAL BREAKWe cut to a video package highlighting the six Elimination Chamber qualifying matches that we have witnessed over the past two weeks. Having already seen CM Punk best Justin Gabriel earlier tonight the remaining four participants will all be in action... NEXT! JOHN CENA, RANDY ORTON & R-TRUTH DEFEATED MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY, DAVID OTUNGA & HUSKY HARRIS w/ HEATH SLATERJust six months ago the Nexus debuted as one of the most destructive factions in WWE history. Now they’re just a shadow of their once great selves. The one bright spot seems to be Michael McGillicutty who held his own during his interactions with both Cena and Orton. Nexus managed to stay in this match thanks to their experience as a team but they were eventually overwhelmed by the face team, Cena pinning Otunga after the Attitude Adjustment.We head backstage where Scott Stanford is standing outside the locker room of Sheamus. Stanford reminds us of Sheamus’s actions earlier tonight and says that he is going to try and get a word on the shocking display of brutality we saw earlier. The door opens and Sheamus walks out, unsurprised to see Stanford who asks him for a statement about his actions. Sheamus asks if he’s stupid, if he wasn’t loud and clear earlier tonight? Sheamus says that Triple H has been sticking his nose in his business just because he can’t take that he isn’t the franchise player of RAW anymore. He points out that Triple H is the current RAW general manager but that if he’s smart he’ll retire completely unless he wants to end up like his friend Shawn Michaels. Stanford is about to ask another question but Sheamus tells him the interview is over and walks off, leaving Stanford perplexed as we head to commercials. COMMERCIAL BREAKBETH PHOENIX DEFEATED MELINA VIA DQMelina was looking to make a statement and she chose the perfect way to do it, proving that she is more than capable of doing damage against the likes of the Glamazon and Diva’s Champion Natalya. With Diva’s Champion Natalya, who will face both of these women in a triple threat match at the Elimination Chamber, on commentary Melina and Beth Phoenix were both looking to build momentum ahead of Sunday. While Beth definitely had the strength advantage it was the viciousness of Melina that ended this match, refusing to release a corner boot choke before the count of 5 and was disqualified.Following the match Melina is still refusing the release the choke, causing Diva’s Champion Natalya to abandon her spot on the announce table and rush the ring looking to make the save. Melina sees her coming however, waiting for her in the ring. Natalya charged with a clothesline but Melina ducks under it and proceeds to connect with the Primal Scream. Melina holds up the Diva’s Championship over Natalya being the only participant of this Sunday’s triple threat match standing tall, taking all the momentum ahead of the Elimination Chamber pay per view. We head to the locker room of Nexus where the entire group are arguing, blaming each other for their loss in the six man tag team match earlier tonight. David Otunga shouts that he is the leader here but McGillicutty tells him maybe it’s time they found a leader capable of getting the job done. Otunga shouts fine and storms out of the locker room. We follow Otunga down the corridor as the lights begin to flicker. Otunga shouts that he’s sick of this before the lights completely go out and Otunga screams. The lights come back on and Otunga is nowhere to be seen however his Nexus armband is lying on the floor as we cut to commercials. COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return to RAW as we see a replay of what happened between United States Champion Daniel Bryan and Ted DiBiase several weeks ago. We cut to the home of Ted DiBiase where the superstar is sitting down in front of a camera on a two way link. Michael Cole asks DiBiase about his arm and DiBiase says that while it isn’t as bad as was originally thought he still has no feeling in his arm, his nerves having been partially torn by Daniel Bryan. Cole proceeds to ask him if he knows when he will back in action. DiBiase says he doesn’t but begins shouting about how when he returns he’ll be coming after Daniel Bryan, that he’ll make him pay and end his career just like Daniel Bryan tried ending his. Ted DiBiase seems to break down and Michael Cole swiftly ends the interview, sending the WWE’s best wishes to Ted DiBiase hoping he gets well soon. WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPION DANIEL BRYAN DEFEATED WILLIAM REGALDaniel Bryan may have taken Ted DiBiase out of action but that didn’t seem to affect him one bit as he threw everything he had against William Regal. The similarity in styles and intensity of these two competitors provided one of the most technically superior and physical matches that we’ve seen in recent RAW history. In an intense back and forth technical master class both men were aiming to lock in their signature submission holds but there seemed to be a counter for everything. Eventually Bryan managed to dodge a Knee Trembler and bridged an inverted suplex to take the victory in an amazing match.COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return to a video package promoting this Sunday’s huge Elimination Chamber pay per view featuring three big title matches and crowning a new #1 contender who will move on to WrestleMania 27 to challenge for either the WWE or World Heavyweight Championship. All this plus more exclusively on pay per view. Prior to the main event the music of fan favourite John Morrison hits as the shaman of sexy makes his way to ringside, walking around the ring and joining Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler on commentary to watch his two opponents for this Sunday’s WWE Championship triple threat match battle it out in tonight’s main event. WWE CHAMPION THE MIZ w/ ALEX RILEY DEFEATED SHEAMUSIt doesn’t matter how big, bad or mad you are when you’re facing WWE Champion The Miz you need to have two eyes on The Miz and another two on just about everything else. Sheamus came into this on equal heat with The Miz after his actions earlier tonight and with John Morrison on commentary mocking the pair of them it’s obvious who will the clear fan favourite this Sunday. It appeared that the pure ferocity of Sheamus would give him the victory but whenever he got close to taking the match Alex Riley got involved. Eventually John Morrison had seen enough and tackled Riley to the floor unloading with punches but inside the ring Miz ducked under the Brogue Kick and hit the Skull Crushing Finale for the pinfall.Following the match John Morrison immediately hits the ring having taken care of Alex Riley on the outside. Morrison and The Miz immediately begin exchanging blows before Miz pushes Morrison away and is suddenly blindsided by the Brogue Kick from Sheamus. Miz drops to the mat like a brick as Morrison goes for the Flying Chuck kick on Sheamus but the Celtic Warrior ducks underneath it, hits the ropes and blasts Morrison with the Brogue Kick. Monday Night RAW goes off the air with Sheamus standing tall over his two Elimination Chamber opponents.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 15, 2011 13:48:22 GMT -5
WWE RAW: Monday 14th February 2011...Happy Valentine's Day, I hope we get to see something done with that. Ezekiel Jackson should become a big star, very dominant win against Zack Ryder on Superstars. David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd went from being in a team to seperating and being put into a thrown together team. Primo and Tyson Kidd should have defeated Smith and Yoshi Tatsu if I'm honest. But ah well, it's not so important. Great promo to kick off the show with Shawn Michaels in the ring talking about Sheamus. Liked his mention of Triple H as well. Did like Sheamus destroying Shawn, very good way to get under Triple H's skin. CM Punk beating Justin Gabriel was likely. Hot opening contest, Punk winning elevates his momentum headed into Elimination Chamber. Gabriel's momentum meanwhile is low, and it's so definitely predictable that he's not winning the RAW Chamber match. Jey Uso beating Santino Marella is fine, not so interesting. I just continue to find Santino and Vladimir Kozlov a lot more interesting that the green heels, Jimmy and Jey Uso. John Cena, Randy Orton and R-Truth overcoming the Nexus is so predictable. Nexus is just wasting David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty, whereas Husky Harris gets a lot out of the useless faction. Beth Phoenix and Melina had a good match, was surprised to see Natalya get involved. Daniel Bryan beating William Regal is fine, excellent non-title match, hopefully we see Bryan face more different opponents for the WWE United States Championship in upcoming weeks. I can't see him making the card for WrestleMania XXVII though honestly. The Miz and Sheamus? An awkward main event, since they're both heels. John Morrison's involvement was nice, though. Overall, a decent show, should have had more interaction with Miz and Alex Riley though, you know, the WWE Champion.
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Jul 16, 2011 21:19:39 GMT -5
I’m pleasantly surprised to see Sheamus actually destroy Shawn Michaels instead of being super kicked. Decent opening contest with Punk going over not being a surprise or anything. So that’s why Sheamus was made to look strong, he has a title match at the pay per view. Nice job doing that as he even looks like a threat against Miz later on. Cena, Orton and Truth going over is perfectly fine and wouldn’t expect anything else, really. I hope to see Bryan/Regal involved in some kind of feud because that would amazing. I was expecting some kind of BS finish to the main event, instead Sheamus gets pinned. I’m mixed on that since he looked strong by attacking HBK earlier then loses to Miz. The three way with Morrison in the mix should be interesting. A pretty standard RAW with Bryan/Regal and the main event being highlights along with the opening segment.
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Post by Planktung on Jul 17, 2011 2:01:10 GMT -5
A very solid opening segment with Sheamus destroying HBK. Good for his feud with HHH. A damn fine opening contest with CM Punk going over Gabriel. Hoping to see Gabriel maintain a good position on the show after Elimination Chamber. The face team going over Nexus is the right call and a fine one at that. Looks like you're going for a Bryan/DiBiase match at Mania. If so, please give DiBiase the victory. Bryan's had a great run as US Champion anyways. Wasn't expecting a clean finish to the main event. Morrison standing tall gives him some great momentum heading into Sunday. Very solid Raw and I look very forward to Elimination Chamber.
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Post by Rated R on Jul 17, 2011 13:40:29 GMT -5
WWE NXT SEASON FOUR, EPISODE ELEVEN; 15th FEBRUARY 2011- | Matt Striker reminds us that last week Byron Saxton was last eliminated last week from NXT’s fourth season, in the same way that he will ‘eliminate’ Booker T from the WWE this Sunday. Striker announces that since next week is the penultimate episode of NXT Season Four tonight is a big opportunity as all three rookies will compete against their own pros!
| C1 | Brodus Clay won the WWE Smash & Grab Challenge, Clay Wins Two Immunity Points
| M1 | ALBERTO DEL RIO w/ RICARDO RODRIGUEZ DEFEATED BRODUS CLAY (5 – 5) VIA RICARDO RODRIGUEZ INTERFERENCE |
[/size][/color] [/center][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] - [/td][td] Backstage Alberto Del Rio and Brodus Clay are arguing over Clay’s refusal to lie down to Del Rio in the prior match. Brodus Clay says he doesn’t lay down for anybody and when Ricardo Rodriguez enters Clay pushes him to the floor as he storms out.
[/td][/tr][tr][td] M2 [/td][td] JOHNNY CURTIS (4 – 5) DEFEATED R-TRUTH [/b] [/center][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] - [/td][td] Backstage Daniel Bryan and Derrick Bateman are preparing for their match against each other. Bryan tells Bateman not to feel bad when he loses but Bateman is confident, ensuring that he’s going to use everything Bryan has taught him to beat him.
[/td][/tr][tr][td] C2 [/td][td] Johnny Curtis won the WWE Catch the Leprechaun Challenge, being the first to catch Hornswoggle and claiming Two Immunity Points
[/td][/tr][tr][td] - [/td][td] Matt Striker announced that next week will be the semi-finals of NXT Season Four as we whittle down the rookies to our final two heading into the March 1st final.
[/td][/tr][tr][td] M3 [/td][td] DANIEL BRYAN DEFEATED DERRICK BATEMAN (5 – 5) [/td][/tr][/table] NEXT WEEK...The fourth and final elimination of NXT season four is here and it’s down to you to decide who gets eliminated. Just shoot me a private message ranking the NXT rookies from 1 to 3 which will account for 50% of votes. The following are the standings so far: [/font] [/center][/b][/td][/tr][tr][td] Brodus Clay [/td][td] Alberto Del Rio [/td][td] 5 – 5 (2 Immunity Points) [/td][/tr] [/center][/td][/tr][tr][td] Derrick Bateman [/td][td] Daniel Bryan [/td][td] 5 – 5 [/td][/tr][tr][td] Johnny Curtis [/td][td] R-Truth [/td][td] 4 – 5 (2 Immunity Points) [/td][/tr][/table][/center]
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Post by DTP. on Jul 17, 2011 13:53:39 GMT -5
WWE NXT: Tuesday 15th February 2011...I'm liking Matt Striker big up his feud with Booker T in the opening promo, but the fact that he's the sole host of NXT and is a heel...just doesn't cut it to me somehow. Brodus Clay with the Smash and Grab challenge win is fine. Alberto Del Rio then beating Brodus Clay though is a shame. Did like Clay refusing to lay down for Del Rio. Johnny Curtis beating R-Truth was a surprise, I hope Curtis doesn't win the competition though, honestly. Liking this Pro vs Rookie theme too. I wish that Derrick Bateman won the Catch the Leprechaun challenge, that would have been priceless I can imagine. Daniel Bryan seemed likely to beat Derrick Bateman, a good main event. An enjoyable episode I believe.
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Post by Rated R on Jul 19, 2011 15:41:48 GMT -5
FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN; 18TH FEBRUARY 2011- Team Lay-Cool Defeated Kelly Kelly & Rosa Mendes - Chris Masters & Trent Barreta Defeated Curt Hawkins & Chavo Guerrero The SmackDown opening video kicks us off immediately followed by our announce team of Michael Cole, Josh Matthews and Booker T running down tonight’s go-home show ahead of this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay per view. Tonight on SmackDown the 2011 Royal Rumble winner Jack Swagger clashes with Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler puts his Elimination Chamber spot on the line against Cody Rhodes and Edge and Christian reunite in our huge tag team main event against Alberto Del Rio and Wade Barrett. The announce team are soon cut off by the music of Captain Charisma himself, Christian making his way down to the ring to a big ovation. Christian hits the ring, being handed a microphone as the crowd die down. Christian says it feels good to be back in front of the WWE Universe, saying that defeating Curt Hawkins and qualifying for the Elimination Chamber last week felt so much better than normal because he has been out for so long. Christian moves on to say that he’s got some unfinished business with Alberto Del Rio and calls the Mexican aristocrat down to the ring. There is no sign of Del Rio however, Christian declaring it fine because this Sunday he’ll get Del Rio in a match where he won’t be able to hide – the Elimination Chamber. Christian says that this Sunday not only will he beat the holy hell out of Alberto Del Rio but he’ll also win his first ever World Heavyweight Championship! This brings out our current World Heavyweight Champion, and Christian’s very close friend, Edge. Edge hits the ring, the crowd loving seeing these two in the ring together. Edge tells Christian that it’s great to see him inside this ring again but that during his time away he must have picked up a concussion, because he’s crazy if he thinks anybody other than Edge is walking away as World Heavyweight Champion at Elimination Chamber. The two go back and forth on the microphone, entertaining the fans, before deciding to let the best man win. As they shake hands both are suddenly knocked to the ground by Alberto Del Rio, who begins stomping on Christian. As Edge is getting to his feet Del Rio goes after him but Edge fights him off and he is quickly double teamed by the multiple time tag team champions. Del Rio manages to make a quick escape before receiving too much of a beating but as Edge & Christian stand tall in the ring it’s obvious that they have the momentum ahead of tonight’s big tag team main event. COMMERCIAL BREAKJACK SWAGGER DEFEATED KOFI KINGSTONIn the build up to the Royal Rumble these two had a very heated feud. Now with Swagger holding a guaranteed World Championship and Kofi Kingston two days away from possibly becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion there are big things on the horizon from these two young stars. This match was just as competitive as their earlier outings, both men showing off exactly why they’re the future of this company but in the end it was an amazing counter from Swagger who grabbed Kingston’s leg in the middle of the Trouble in Paradise and locked in the Ankle Lock, Kingston fighting hard but eventually having no option but to tap outAs the referee rings the bell Jack Swagger refuses to release the Ankle Lock, looking to make a statement just days before his Elimination Chamber clash with Rey Mysterio. But it’s Mysterio that makes the statement as he slides in behind Swagger, dropkicking him in the back and not only breaking the hold but setting him up for the 619. Mysterio manages to connect with the move and as Swagger staggers backwards he is nailed by Kingston’s Trouble in Paradise. Swagger goes flying under the bottom rope, managing to land on his feet. Swagger backs up the ramp pointing at Mysterio, screaming that this Sunday he’s gone to break Mysterio in two! COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return to SmackDown with Todd Grisham standing backstage alongside Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Tonight Rhodes faces off with Dolph Ziggler with both Ziggler’s Elimination Chamber spot and Rhodes Intercontinental Championship on the line. Grisham asks for Rhodes thoughts on the match but it’s obvious that this isn’t the same ‘Dashing’ Cody Rhodes we’ve seen the past few months. Taking the microphone Cody says that he was flying high when he became the Interconinental Champion, that he thought it was the start of big things. But then he lost his Elimination Chamber qualifying match. He lost his shot at going to WrestleMania as the World Heavyweight Champion. That’s when he realised that being ‘Dashing’ wasn’t enough, that he had to go out and take what he wants, that he has to go out and hurt people if he wants to become the World Heavyweight Champion. Cody Rhodes says that he is best looking superstar in wrestling history but that isn’t enough, that he needs to be the most vicious as well and that all begins tonight against Dolph Ziggler. Rhodes drops the microphone and walks off as we cut away. A video package airs highlighting Drew McIntyre and Vickie Guerrero’s interactions over the past few weeks, Guerrero having helped McIntyre to victories over Kane and Chris Masters despite McIntyre’s obvious disgust at this fact. Drew McIntyre will be in action next, will Vickie Guerrero be far behind? DREW MCINTYRE DEFEATED KAVALDrew McIntyre just can’t get rid of Vickie Guerrero but when you consider she’s helped McIntyre to three victories now in three weeks, one has to question whether he really wants to. Coming up against the high flying martial artist Kaval this match was never going to be simple and this one went right to the wire, either man capable of taking the victory. Of course it was an appearance by Vickie Guerrero that once again proved the difference maker, distracting Kaval when he was on the top rope setting up for the Warrior’s Way long enough for McIntyre to pull Kaval down and hit the Future Shock for yet another victory.COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return to the backstage area, Todd Grisham standing with the Big Red Machine Kane, who is looking angrier than usual. Grisham brings up how last week Tyler Reks attacked him and the week prior to that Reks defeated Kane cleanly in the middle of the ring. Grisham asks Kane if Tyler Reks has his number, angering Kane further. Kane grabs Grisham, hissing about how nobody has his number, that he’s the Devil’s favourite demon, that he’s the man who put down The Undertaker. Kane says that the next time he sees Tyler Reks he is going to rip him limb from limb. Suddenly Kane is sent flying into the interview area set as Tyler Reks appears. Reks stares at Kane then looks at Grisham who quickly exits. Tyler Reks single headedly picks up a massive crate filled with production equipment and throws it on top of Kane. Kane is left unconscious as Tyler Reks simply watches over him for the third week running, a gold gaze in his eyes. INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP & ELIMINATION CHAMBER SPOT ON THE LINE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION CODY RHODES DEFEATED DOLPH ZIGGLERWith such huge odds on the line you knew this was going to be a tense affair but I don’t think anyone expected the level of viciousness and focus we saw from Cody Rhodes tonight. In one of the top matches seen from SmackDown’s midcard in a long time these two really went at it giving it everything in order to win and walk away with everything. Dolph Ziggler came into this match likely having scouted out Rhodes but he was caught completely off guard at times by a new vicious style that saw Rhodes mercilessly beat and ware down Ziggler, eventually pinning him following a new Springboard Kick apparently named the Beautiful Disaster.COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return to SmackDown to the entrance of former colour commentator Matt Striker who, just like the past two weeks, makes his way to the ring. Striker is handed a microphone and first reminds everyone of last week’s announcement that he will face Booker T this Sunday at the Elimination Chamber. Striker says that a lot of people don’t seem to understand exactly why he challenged Booker, that people keep coming up to him and claiming that he doesn’t stand a chance. Striker reminds us that he’s a trained professional wrestler, that he’s competed at WrestleMania, that he was signed by the WWE because of his wrestling skill before they realised that he was far better than any other member of commentary. Striker goes on to say that the ‘higher ups’ appear to have forgotten this fact, that they’re more interested in listening to has-beens who turned their back on this company than someone who has worked hard since day one, who has bled for this company, who has done everything they asked. Striker exits the ring and walks up to the commentary table, talking directly to Booker T. Striker tells Booker that he has no right coming here and taking his job but that this Sunday it won’t matter because he isn’t just going to humiliate Booker T, he is going to make a statement out of him. Striker suddenly grabs Booker’s open water bottle and covers Booker T in water. Booker gets up quickly but Striker is already gone, returning to the back, laughing. The RAW rebound airs, returning us to the shocking events from Monday Night RAW. In what was supposed to be a big return for Shawn Michaels the future Hall of Famer found himself the victim of a brutal assault by the Celtic Warrior Sheamus. We return to the announce team as Michael Cole says that Shawn Michaels has spent the past few days n hospital but is in a stable condition. KAITLYN DEFEATED NAOMIThe problems between Kaitlyn and Naomi stem all the way back to the third season of NXT. Now, several months later these two SmackDown Diva’s faced off in what appeared to be a feud ending match. It was kept short, as most Diva’s matches are, but still featured some decent action. Kaitlyn ducked under a big roundhouse kick and hit the Atomic Wedgie Bomb to take the victory.We head backstage where World Heavyweight Champion Edge and Christian are getting ready for their match tonight, the first time the multiple time tag team champions have worked together since Christian’s injury months prior. The two are laughing and joking around, going back and forth impersonating Alberto Del Rio. Edge & Christian reunite against Alberto Del Rio & Wade Barrett in tonight’s huge tag team main event, exclusively on SmackDown! COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return to SmackDown with Drew McIntyre storming through the backstage hallways. Vickie Guerrero can be heard shouting for him. McIntyre keeps walking but stops, looking frustrated. As Guerrero reaches him McIntyre turns around and shouts at her to get lost and leave him alone, that he doesn’t need her help to win matches. Vickie says that isn’t what it looks like, that before she started ‘getting involved’ McIntyre was just a blip on the SmackDown radar. Vickie says that with her on his arm he could be World Heavyweight Champion by the end of the year. McIntyre seems conflicted but eventually tells Vickie that the thought of what comes with her ‘manegment’ makes him feel sick. McIntyre storms off leaving Vickie screaming ‘excuse me!’ as we return to ringside. BIG SHOW DEFEATED JOEY MERCURYIn just two days Big Show will clash with Diesel in a battle to determine the best big man in the WWE and with Diesel working commentary during this match this was a chance to make a statement. And a statement was indeed made at the expense of the returning Joey Mercury, who is still rocking the Straight Edge gimmick. Mercury put up a fight and got in brief runs of offence but he wasn’t capable of really rocking Big Show and the giant superstar put away the Straight Edge Prodigy with the Knockout Punch, Diesel watching on looking unimpressed.We cut away to the backstage area where the classic pre-main event split screen once again make an appearance. On one side is Alberto Del Rio and Wade Barrett, on the other is World Heavyweight Champion Edge & Christian. Our huge tag team main event is next! COMMERCIAL BREAKWORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION EDGE & CHRISTIAN DEFEATED ALBERTO DEL RIO & WADE BARRETTThere are just two days to go until the Elimination Chamber pay per view and with all four of these men competing in the titular match for the World Heavyweight Championship this match was all about momentum. The big deal here was of course Edge & Christian teaming up once again and it was this tag team experience that gave them the advantage against the makeshift team of Del Rio & Barrett. Del Rio tried his best to stay out of the way of Christian but eventually the two met in the ring and Christian unloaded, really taking the fight to Del Rio. Barrett tried interfering but Edge quickly got involved, nailing him with a Spear as Christian hit the Killswitch on Del Rio to take the pinfall and a modicum of revenge.Following the match Edge & Christian raises each other’s arms in victory, Christian looking down at Alberto Del Rio. The final SmackDown before the Elimination Chamber pay per view goes off the air with Edge & Christian in the ring, partners tonight but opponents in the Elimination Chamber.
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Post by Rated R on Jul 25, 2011 5:56:28 GMT -5
- The reason for Triple H’s absence from Monday Night RAW two weeks ago was apparently so that Triple H, who has also been working with talent relations backstage, could join Jim Ross in Mexico for a private meeting. Some Mexican sports sites are claiming that the meeting was with Mexican sensation Mistico, who the WWE have expressed an interest in signing in the past. To add further fire to his rumour WWE are advertising a big press conference in Mexico next week. - As shown on SmackDown Cody Rhodes has undergone a slight gimmick change. Creative feel that Rhodes will be ready to enter the main event scene following WrestleMania but that his ‘Dashing’ gimmick would be a major hindrance to any true main event push. The decision was made to turn Rhodes into a more twisted and serious version of the dashing gimmick. WWE are trying to find a big program for him heading into WrestleMania. - Despite the fact that WWE are pushing Ted DiBiase’s injury as real it is still our understanding that it is solely an angle to try and put DiBiase over as a serious upper midcard presence. It is expected that DiBiase will return in the buildup to WrestleMania to feud with Daniel Bryan over the United States Championship. WWE feel that by giving DiBiase a more serious edge then he will find it easier to get over with the fans as a top class heel. - Some high ranking members of WWE creative, including SmackDown’s head writer Michael Hayes, have been very impressed with Matt Striker’s heel promo’s over the past few weeks. They feel that he could be the next big manager and intend to use him as the mouthpiece for a number of superstars who are lacking microphone skills. - There are major plans for the Nexus faction on the RAW brand, despite David Otunga’s disappearance on RAW. Current plans call for the stable to get a new leader in the buildup to WrestleMania in the hope that it will give the group a new lease of life and increased presence on Monday Night RAW.
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Post by Rated R on Jul 25, 2011 6:21:53 GMT -5
ELIMINATION CHAMBER; 20th FEBRUARY 2011MATCH | NOTES | Randy Orton vs. John Cena vs. Justin Gabriel vs. CM Punk vs. Michael McGillicutty vs. R-Truth | Elimination Chamber Match; #1 Contenders Match | Edge [C] vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Wade Barrett vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Christian | Elimination Chamber Match; World Heavyweight Championship | The Miz [C] vs. John Morrison vs. Sheamus | WWE Championship Match | Jack Swagger vs. Rey Mysterio | - | Big Show vs. Diesel | - | Natalya vs. Melina vs. Beth Phoenix | WWE Diva's Championship Match | Booker T vs. Matt Striker | - |
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Post by DTP. on Jul 25, 2011 10:18:49 GMT -5
WWE SmackDown: Friday 18th February 2011...Laycool beating Kelly Kelly and Rosa Mendes is fine, would have preferred this to go on SmackDown itself though, rather than Superstars. Nice tag team action with Chris Masters and Trent Barreta beating Chavo Guerrero and Curt Hawkins. I hope Hawkins, Masters and Barreta are soon featured on SmackDown more than Superstars also. Christian's promo was quite good, liked him cutting a promo with Edge on Alberto Del Rio. Could be a decent main event. Jack Swagger beating Kofi Kingston was a pleasure to see. But obviously Swagger would win after winning the Royal Rumble. This feud with Rey Mysterio could be good. Cody Rhodes' promo was great, hopefully Dolph Ziggler doesn't turn face after this match. If anything they'd be good partners in a tag team. Should have just had the promo and then the WWE Intercontinental Championship match, really. Drew McIntyre beating Kaval was likely. Cody R hodes beating Dolph Ziggler was alright I suppose. Obviously with Elimination Chamber in two days, it isn't going to be a title change moment. Matt Striker's promo with Booker T was quite good, I can't remember if you're following up with Michael Cole's heel run. If so, Striker and Cole would be quite the power couple in a tag team match at WrestleMania. Kaitlyn beating Naomi didn't interest me, NXT Season 3 'nostalgia'. Big Show beating Joey Mercury...what, Mercury was still employed? If so, keep pushing him. Edge and Christian reuniting against Alberto Del Rio and Wade Barrett made for a good main event. Overall, quite a decent show going into Elimination Chamber. Looking at the card for the pay-per-view, it's looking stacked...but seven matches is far too many. Especially with two Elimination Chamber matches.
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Post by legendkiller8 on Jul 25, 2011 23:48:57 GMT -5
-Looking forward to the main event tonight. A pretty good promo for Christian. -Jack Swagger going over in the Royal Rumble means he needs lots of hype. His win tonight is good. -McIntyre over Kaval was a great mid-card showcase. McIntyre going over was fine. -Nothing bad, but not sure how I feel about Rhodes over Ziggler. I hope they fight at WM now. -Not sure why I am so excited about Striker/Booker but I am. -I love Edge and Christian re-uniting. Hope they fight at WM too. Lots of possibilities for 'Mania. The card is stacked. -I remember you made it so close to WrestleMania with that 2010 one where Big Show won the WWE Title, you got it this time, and you seem motivated. Good job and keep it up.
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Post by Rated R on Jul 26, 2011 13:00:19 GMT -5
ELIMINATION CHAMBER; 20th FEBRUARY 2011We open up with the traditional pay per view opening video package, focusing on tonight’s two huge Elimination Chamber matches. Tonight the WWE and World Heavyweight Championships will be on the line, Jack Swagger will make his WrestleMania opponent choice and the number one contender to the other title will be decided. All that and more – now! The pyrotechnics kick in as Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and Josh Matthews welcome us to the Elimination Chamber pay per view, the final pay per view on the road to WrestleMania 27. Tonight the two world title matches for WrestleMania will be decided plus so much more. They are cut off by the music of the 2011 Royal Rumble winner Jack Swagger, who will kick off tonight’s show against Rey Mysterio. JACK SWAGGER vs. REY MYSTERIOWith just over a month until he challenges for either the WWE or World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 27 this was the chance for Jack Swagger to prove that he belongs in that match. And there is no better man to do that against that two time World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio. Both men came into this match on pretty even terms and the match demonstrated that for the most part, the action going back and forth intensely. Swagger showed moments of brilliance and proved himself perfectly capable of outwrestling Mysterio. Rey’s speed and agility kept him in this match and allowed him to really build p the momentum towards the match with a flurry of offence that resulted in Swagger being hung up on the ropes. Mysterio went for the 619 only for Swagger to catch his legs and lock in the Ankle Lock. Mysterio rolled through but Swagger proceeded to catch him with the boot followed by the Gutwrench Powerbomb to take the huge show opening victory. JACK SWAGGER DEFEATED REY MYSTERIOWe cut backstage where Scott Stanford is standing by with the Celtic Warrior Sheamus. Stanford asks Sheamus about challenging for the WWE Championship later tonight. Sheamus smirks, saying that later tonight there will only be one outcome – Sheamus winning his third WWE Championship. Sheamus says that if anyone doubts that then they obviously didn’t see what he did to Shawn Michaels on Monday Night RAW. On RAW he proved that he is more than capable of destroying one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and if he can do that to Shawn Michaels then he can do it to the HBK-wannabe John Morrison and that obnoxious loudmouth The Miz. Stanford asks Sheamus if he is worried about Triple H seeking revenge for the attack on Shawn Michaels. Sheamus goes silent, his expression becoming deadly serious. Sheamus asks Stanford if he should be scared? Sheamus says that he has beaten Triple H before, that he put Triple H on the shelf and if Triple H is so stupid as to step out from behind his desk then he’ll do it again. Sheamus walks off as we return to ringside. MATT STRIKER vs. BOOKER TThis was never likely to be a wrestling masterpiece but we were at least expecting a match. However Matt Striker had other plans. Having entered first Striker was waiting on Booker T only for Booker to be attacked on his way to the ring by none other than Mark Henry! Striker watched with a grin as Henry launched a vicious attack on Booker T, eventually throwing him into the ring. Striker began slapping Booker T around the head, shouting at him that he should have known better before throwing him into the clutches of Mark Henry who proceeded to crush him with the World’s Strongest Slam. Matt Striker and Mark Henry left Booker laid out in the ring having sent a very clear message to the WWE Universe. MATT STRIKER vs. BOOKER T NEVER BEGANWe cut backstage to the locker room of WWE Champion The Miz who is preparing for his triple threat title defence later tonight. He is talking with Alex Riley, complaining about how Triple H made this triple threat match because he can’t cope with watching a far superior wrestler holding the title. Miz adds that he might not like the guy, but that he enjoyed watching Sheamus kick Shawn Michael’s head off on RAW. Alex Riley suggests that there is a chance he may lose the title tonight and Miz gets serious, warning Alex Riley that if he loses the title then he loses the kind of money that the WWE Champion makes, which means he loses the money that pays Alex Riley’s ‘executive consultant’ wages. Miz asks Riley is he understands and Riley assures him that he does. Miz quickly cheers up, telling Riley that’s good to hear. The Miz defends the WWE Championship against John Morrison and Sheamus – tonight! A video package airs promoting the first of two Elimination Chamber bouts her tonight – the World Heavyweight Championship match. The video highlights the six competitors and how they qualified for the Elimination Chamber match before highlighting how dangerous this match is. Edge defends the World Heavyweight Championship inside the Chamber – next! ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH FOR THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP EDGE [C] vs. KOFI KINGSTON vs. WADE BARRETT vs. ALBERTO DEL RIO vs. CODY RHODES vs. CHRISTIANSix men, one World Heavyweight Championship. Christian and Alberto Del Rio were the first men into this, much to Del Rio’s chagrin. With the chamber surrounding them Del Rio couldn’t run and a very real beating began during the first minute of this match. Del Rio managed to get back into the match but there was never really any wrestling, these two were just fighting it out. The chime signalled our third entrant, the highly explosive Kofi Kingston. Kingston hit the ring and didn’t really care who was friend or foe, taking the fight to both Christian and Del Rio. Kingston looked really impressive in his opening minutes, coming close to eliminating Del Rio at one point after hitting the Trouble In Paradise. Kingston and Christian engaged in some very back and forth counter wrestling but reached a stalemate before Cody Rhodes entered into the match. Rhodes capitalised on the chaos in the ring, waiting for Kingston to dropkick Christian out of the ring before blasting Kingston with the Cross-Rhodes and getting the first elimination. (KOFI KINGSTON IS ELIMINATED) Cody tried following up by going after Christian but Captain Charisma fought back, sending Cody straight into the side of one of the empty pods. Christian looked to hit the Killswitch on the outside but Del Rio interrupted, sending Christian back into the ring. Del Rio and Cody Rhodes began double teaming Christian before the entrant of the fifth entrant – the current World Heavyweight Champion Edge! Edge quickly goes to Christian’s aide, taking the fight to Cody Rhodes. Edge and Christian quickly proved why they have held seven WWE tag team titles as a duo, showing excellent teamwork and nearly pinning both Cody Rhodes and Del Rio on multiple occasions. Del Rio was thrown outside of the ring onto the steel as Rhodes managed to get back into the fight, sending Rhodes into the turnbuckle. Rhodes charged only for Christian to hit the Pendulum Kick and Edge to nail the Spear, pinning and eliminating Cody Rhodes just seconds before Wade Barrett got out of his pod as the final entrant. (CODY RHODES IS ELIMINATED). Wade Barrett quickly made his move, attacking Edge from behind. Christian tried making the save only for Del Rio to get back into the swing of things and go after Christian. The match quickly descended into a two on two situation with Edge & Christian fighting it out against Del Rio & Barrett. The battle got fierce as Edge and Barrett took it to the outside, Barrett throwing Edge into the chain, Edge only just avoiding going straight through the pod. Inside the ring Christian and Del Rio’s back and forth continued. Christian went for the Killswitch only for Del Rio to push him away and quickly go for the Rolling Armbar. Christian somehow countered the roll through with a rollup of his own to get the three count! (ALBERTO DEL RIO IS ELIMINATED) Before Christian had a chance to celebrate eliminating his recent nemesis Del Rio booted him clean in the face and proceeded to deliver a vicious beating, throwing him outside the ring and slamming his head into the steel floor repeatedly. Barrett spotted this and as Del Rio furiously exited the Chamber threw Christian back into the ring, hit the Wasteland for good measure and got the pinfall. (CHRISTIAN IS ELIMINATED) We were now down to just two men – Wade Barrett and current World Heavyweight Champion Edge. With Edge still out of it Barrett looked to end things quickly, throwing him into the ring and going for Wasteland, only for Edge to slip out. Edge quickly took the fight to Barrett and a back and forth bout ensued. Barrett was clearly the fresher man but Edge showed his spirit and experience to keep himself in the battle. Edge missed the Spear and Barrett went for Wasteland yet again but yet again Edge slipped out the back, this time running the ropes and nailing Barrett with the Spear to get the pinfall, win his third Elimination Chamber match and retain his World Heavyweight Championship! EDGE DEFEATED WADE BARRETT, CHRISTIAN, ALBERTO DEL RIO, CODY RHODES & KOFI KINGSTON; EDGE RETAINS THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPThe crowd erupt as Edge throws his hand up following a fantastic Elimination Chamber match. The chamber door was thrown open as medics entered to check on Christian, who received quite the beating from Del Rio. Edge checks on Christian but as he turns around Barrett lifts him up and drops him with Wasteland! Wade Barrett exits the Chamber and as he walks up the ramp he is passed by Jack Swagger. Swagger quickly enters the Chamber, grabs Edge and lifts him up before nailing him with a vicious Gutwrench Powerbomb. Swagger knelt beside Edge, screaming that he will be coming for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 27. Swagger stands tall over Edge, his intentions perfectly clear as we cut away. Heading backstage we join Todd Grisham standing by with one of the challengers to the WWE Championship, John Morrison. Grisham reminds us that at the Royal Rumble John Morrison failed to get the job done, asking him whether he thinks tonight will be any different, especially with the Celtic Warrior Sheamus added to the mix. Morrison admits that he lost to The Miz at the Royal Rumble, but adds that Miz had a little bit of help from Alex Riley. However Morrison isn’t one to dwell on past failures, that tonight is about tonight. Morrison says that it’s his dream to hold the WWE Championship and that there will be no better feeling than when he is defending it on the grandest stage of them all. Todd Grisham wishes John Morrison luck as we return to the ring. WWE DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH NATALYA [C] vs. MELINA vs. BETH PHOENIXThree of the top Diva’s in the WWE clashed here, battling it out for the Diva’s championship and the right to call themselves the top Diva in World Wrestling Entertainment. This was definitely one of the better women’s matches that we’ve been treated to in recent times as all three of these women can legitimately wrestle. Melina was clearly outmatched power wise by her two opponents but the more interesting fact was the clashing styles. Natalya is probably the top female technician in the WWE; Melina is one of the most agile Diva’s while Beth Phoenix clearly had the power advantage. These three differing styles really went to provide us with a solid contest that easily could have resulted in a new champion being crowned as all three shared a number of near falls. As we hit the ending stretch all three really gave it their all, throwing all of their signature moves into the mix. Beth Phoenix looked in fine form but Melina did the matrix duck beneath a clothesline and proceeded to hit the Primal Scream. Melina was about to go for the pinfall when Natalya grabbed her, locking in the Sharpshooter on a surprised Melina. With Beth Phoenix out of it following the Primal Scream Melina had no way out, unable to reach the ropes, and was forced to tap out giving Natalya the victory. NATALYA DEFEATED MELINA & BETH PHOENIX; NATALYA RETAINS THE DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIPWe cut backstage where Scott Stanford is standing by with John Cena. Stanford asks Cena for his thoughts on competing in his fourth Elimination Chamber match. John Cena states that it doesn’t matter how many Elimination Chamber matches he has competed in, that the only one that matters right now is tonight’s. Cena says that the winner of tonight’s match will challenge the WWE Champion at WrestleMania 27, the grandest stage of them all. John Cena says that he has competed in WrestleMania main events before, that he won his first ever WWE Championship at WrestleMania and that he intends to do the same thing on April 3rd in Atlanta. Suddenly the crowd go crazy as Randy Orton walks onto the scene, tensely staring down John Cena. Randy Orton takes the microphone from Stanford, telling Cena that he dreams big but that tonight it doesn’t matter because there is only one man challenging for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 27 and his name is Randy Orton. Cena offers his hand, telling Orton that he hopes the best man wins tonight. Randy says that he will and walks off, leaving Cena hanging as we cut away. We cut to a video package promoting the upcoming WWE Championship match between The Miz, John Morrison and Sheamus. The video highlights the history between all three of these men, from The Miz and John Morrison’s time as a tag team to the modern day feuds that has developed between these three men. All three have clashed in singles action in the past two months but tonight they are all in the ring clashing over the most prestigious title in professional wrestling. The Miz, John Morrison and Sheamus for the WWE Championship – now! WWE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH THE MIZ [C] w/ ALEX RILEY vs. JOHN MORRISON vs. SHEAMUSIf you want proof that the future of World Wrestling Entertainment is in good hands that look no further, three of WWE’s brightest stars clashing over the biggest title in the sport. With the winner almost guaranteed to walk into WrestleMania as the WWE Champion it was clear that this match could make a career and all three men responded as such, going at it in a fast and furious contest that really could have been won by any of these men. Alex Riley’s always noticeable presence was neutralised early on. With no disqualifications due to the triple threat rules Alex Riley tried getting involved only for Sheamus to nail him with the Brogue Kick and Morrison to hit Starship Pain, evening the playing field. There were no friends here, no teaming up despite The Miz’s attempts to convince both Morrison and Sheamus to do so, so this was a simple flat out fast paced contest. The ending stretch saw all three men going for their finishing moves only for a counter or a block. Eventually Sheamus hit the Brogue Kick on Morrison and was about to go for the pinfall when... “Time To Play The Game”...the entire audience literally erupted as Triple H walked out onto the stage, sledgehammer in hand. Sheamus looked shocked and a look of fear darted across his face as Triple H charged the ring. Sheamus went for the Brogue Kick but Triple H ducked beneath the kick and nailed Sheamus with the sledgehammer straight to the ribs. A second shot followed, this time to the side of the skull, sending Sheamus to the mat and under the bottom rope. Triple H followed as Sheamus tried hobbling up the ramp in retreat, Triple H drilling the sledgehammer into the spine of the Celtic Warrior. Sheamus dropped to his knees, Triple H standing in front of him, a look of unbridled rage in his eyes and a sick grin on his face as he drove the sledgehammer right into Sheamus’s skull. Sheamus dropped out cold as medics rushed down from the back, pulling Triple H back and checking on Sheamus. In the ring John Morrison watched the scene with a look of shock, not seeing The Miz sliding into the ring behind him. Miz quickly hit a surprised Morrison with the Skull Crushing Finale and took the pinfall, stealing the victory yet again! The Miz held up the WWE Championship but all eyes were on Triple H, shouting at an unconscious, bloodied Sheamus that this is just the beginning, The Game having sent a very real message to the Celtic Warrior here tonight. THE MIZ DEFEATED JOHN MORRISON & SHEAMUS; THE MIZ RETAINS THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIPWe cut backstage to the locker room of Nexus, who are in complete disarray following the disappearance of David Otunga. Michael McGillicutty is preparing for his first ever Elimination Chamber match while Husky Harris and Heath Slater are shouting about Otunga vanishing, asking what the hell is going on. All eyes turn at the same time as the door opens and CM Punk makes a surprise appearance in the Nexus locker room. Punk tells them to calm down, saying he only came to wish McGillicutty luck for tonight but that he couldn’t help but overhear their little problem. Punk suggests that they need to find a real leader if they ever want to make something of themselves and suggests that he will keep his ears open for them. Punk walks off leaving the Nexus looking bewildered. BIG SHOW vs. DIESELThe high anticipated clash of the big men was upon us here at the Elimination Chamber pay per view as Big Show and Diesel finally clashed one on one. This match was built of the idea of who the best big man in the WWE truly is so nobody was expecting a wrestling clinic but these two did their best to put on a solid match. The psychology was there, both men looking to be the first to slam the other but neither able to do it during the early stages. The match went back and forth but while they wore away at each other they just couldn’t slam the other to the mat. Eventually Diesel managed it with a huge powerslam, shocking the WWE Universe. That wasn’t enough to put Big Show down as this seemed to light a fire in him, Big Show responding immediately by slamming Diesel. The two went back and forth once again before Diesel looked to go for a chokeslam on Big Show, only for Show to break the hold, grasp Diesel around the throat and hit him with a Chokeslam of his own. Big Show followed it up with the pinfall and took the victory in this literally huge battle. BIG SHOW DEFEATED DIESELWe cut backstage where WWE Champion The Miz and his executive consultant Alex Riley are standing by with Todd Grisham. Grisham congratulates The Miz on retaining the WWE Championship before questioning him on who he would like to win the forthcoming Elimination Chamber match which will determine his challenger for WrestleMania 27. The Miz shouts that it doesn’t matter which of the losers in the main event get the title shot, that he is the most watched WWE Champion in WWE history. The Miz brags about defeating John Morrison and Sheamus earlier tonight. Miz says he did it all on his own because he is just that good. The Miz promises that no matter who he faces at WrestleMania 27 he will walk in as WWE Champion and he will walk out as WWE Champion. The Miz and Riley walk off as we cut away. A video package airs promoting tonight’s huge main event, an Elimination Chamber match to determine the #1 contender to the WWE Championship. Featuring two newcomers to the Chamber in the form of Michael McGillicutty and Justin Gabriel as well as four former combatants these six men have everything to win and will put it all on the line – next! ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH; #1 CONTENDER TO THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP RANDY ORTON vs. JOHN CENA vs. JUSTIN GABRIEL vs. CM PUNK vs. MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY vs. R-TRUTHWith so much on the line in this match it was obvious that everybody was coming into this focused and determined to win. CM Punk and Justin Gabriel kicked things off in a rematch from their very impressive bout on Monday Night RAW. Just like RAW these two men went at it in a very back and forth series of offense, Justin Gabriel more than holding his own against the Straight Edge Messiah. The fight quickly went outside where Gabriel showed exactly what he can do, leaping and climbing the chains before diving off and hitting the hurricanrana to send Punk rolling back into the ring. With the countdown having begun Gabriel went up high for the 450 Splash but CM Punk avoided it as the chime signalled our third entrant – John Cena! Punk quickly turned his attention, exchanging blows with Cena. With Gabriel hurt from the missed 450 John Cena and CM Punk had plenty of time to share some great back and forth offence, Cena looking better in the ring that he has in recent memory. Cena managed to lift Punk up for the Attitude Adjustment but Punk slipped out back, span Cena around and went for the GTS only for Cena to slip out the back, the two men sharing a strange stare as Justin Gabriel came out of nowhere with a double dropkick, taking both men down. Gabriel showed some incredible speed to fight off both Cena and Punk simultaneously as the chime signalled our fourth entrant, Michael McGillicutty. McGillicutty hit the ring, immediately going after Gabriel. Ducking under a rolling kick McGillicutty quickly took the offensive while Punk and Cena continued trading offense. Justin Gabriel came out of nowhere with a flurry of offense, using McGillicutty as a springboard to leap onto the turnbuckle before pulling himself up onto the chamber. McGillicutty turned around just as Gabriel leaped off with a huge top of the chamber crossbody! The crowd went crazy as Gabriel got onto his feet only for Punk to spin him around, hit him with the GTS and pin him for the elimination much to the crowd’s disgust. (JUSTIN GABRIEL IS ELIMINATED) With Gabriel gone CM Punk and Michael McGillicutty double teamed John Cena, Cena only just able to keep himself in the match before R-Truth entered into the match. Truth went to the aid of Cena with a great series of offense that left both McGillicutty and Punk rocked as the faces took the fight to the Straight Edge Messiah and the Perfect Son. CM Punk managed to hit Truth with a well placed martial arts kick but found himself the victim of a vicious tackle by John Cena that sent both Punk and Cena through the ropes and onto the steel flooring. With Cena and Punk both hurting outside R-Truth and McGillicutty went at it in the ring. With the clock ticking until the entrance of Randy Orton both men wanted to cut the number of competitors by one and gave it everything they had to do so. Both men connected with their signature manoeuvres in a showcase of their skills before taking each other out with a double clothesline. Outside the ring Cena and CM Punk worked their way back onto their feet and began exchanging blows. Cena managed to lift Punk up for the Attitude Adjustment but CM Punk slipped out back and threw John Cena straight through the wall of one of the pods! At the same time R-Truth and McGillicutty reached their feet as the countdown to the final entrant ticked down. R-Truth set him up for the Axe Kick but McGillicutty moved just in time and hit the McGillicutter to get the pinfall. (R-TRUTH IS ELIMINATED) McGillicutty began shouting about the elimination not noticing that Randy Orton had entered the match and when he turned around was dropped by the RKO, Orton getting the pinfall. (MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY IS ELIMINATED) Orton quickly went to exit the ring and go after CM Punk and Cena, who was still tangled up in the wreckage of the pod, but as he went to the ropes Punk blasted him with a vicious kick to the head. Punk quickly went after Orton to capitalise on the kick but it’s never that easy dealing with the WWE’s apex predator, Orton fighting back immediately. The two put on a fantastic back and forth clash that led them outside the chamber, Punk flipping Orton over the ropes face first into the steel. However when Punk went to exit Orton hit him with an uppercut out of nowhere, following up with the signature hung DDT, Punk being sent fact first into the steel causing a cut. Despite that Punk kicked out of the pinfall attempt, countered an attempted RKO and clotheslined Orton into the ring, Punk being carried over with the momentum. A bloodied Punk unleashed with some of his signature martial arts kicks followed by the Step-up high knee in the turnbuckle, setting Orton up for his signature GTS. Orton countered the move, blocking the knee on his way down, and connected with the RKO for the pinfall. (CM PUNK IS ELIMINATED) Randy Orton didn’t wait around, immediately going for John Cena who had pulled himself out of the pod wreckage, meeting Orton head on. With the top two faces in the WWE clashing it was anybody’s guess as to who was walking away with the WWE Championship spot. A back and forth battle ensued and with Cena having taken a ride through the pod it was clear that Randy had the advantage. However when Orton hit the inverted headlock backbreaker he turned around straight into a GTS from CM Punk who hadn’t exited the ring. Punk smirked as he was forced out by the referee, leaving both John Cena and Randy Orton down and out. The two began working their way to their feet at the same time, Orton going for the RKO only for Cena demonstrate his freak strength, turning that RKO into at Attitude Adjustment, Cena going for the pinfall and getting the massive victory! JOHN CENA DEFEATED RANDY ORTON, CM PUNK, MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY, R-TRUTH & JUSTIN GABRIELJohn Cena rises to his feet as he realises that he has just booked himself a match against The Miz for the WWE Championship on the grandest stage of them all. As he throws his arm in the air this should be Cena’s moment... “If You Smell... What The Rock... Is Cooking”...but there is a far bigger moment on the horizon, the entire arena exploding as some very familiar theme music kicks in. Every eye in the arena, from the fans to John Cena himself, turned to the stage in anticipation. There was nothing for a minute before the one and only great one, The Rock, appeared on the stage, the crowd louder than ever before at the shocking return of the most electrifying man in sports entertainment. The Rock stood there, grinning from ear to ear. Lowering his shades he looked at the ring and raised his eyebrow at John Cena, who stood there as shocked as the rest of us. Tonight, at the Elimination Chamber pay per view, the final shot is of The Rock, staring down John Cena, the great one finally having returned to WWE.
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Post by Elliot on Jul 26, 2011 16:07:37 GMT -5
getting back into this from Elimination Chamber so I can observe your Road to WrestleMania. Jack Swagger over Rey Mysterio is the right call as he is the Royal Rumble winner, which I'm very happy about, btw. LOVE the Matt Striker/Mark Henry combination, just like I loved Striker and Big Daddy V back in ECW. Edge successfully defending the World Heavyweight Championship was a good choice, as Swagger versus Edge at WrestleMania should be great. Natalya as Divas Champion always made me happy, so it's good to see her retain the title. The Miz retaining the WWE Championship is brilliant, and Triple H seeking revenge on Sheamus for his attack on Shawn Michaels makes me think we will see Triple H/Sheamus II at WrestleMania. Surprised to see Big Show win here actually, but it's probably for the best. John Cena winning yet another Elimination Chamber... meh. Oh right, I see why - it's The Rock! Great ending to the event, and it seems you're going down a similar route to the WWE with Rock/Cena/Miz. A good show, man.
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Post by chaz on Jul 26, 2011 16:11:53 GMT -5
Elimination Chamber -
Swagger over Mysterio is great, I love that you're building him up for WrestleMania with a big win. Although, giving away the fact that you're looking for a Number One Contender for the WWE Title tonight gives away what belt Swagger is going to go for, which is a little disappointing.
Great Sheamus promo. More build for a match with Triple H at WrestleMania.
I understand the idea between Striker/Booker but I don't think it's something I could ever get into. Mark Henry's appearance made this relevant to me. Booker/Henry for 'Mania?
Great write-up for the first Chamber match. An enjoyable read. I particularly liked the fact that you had Edge and Christian working together for a brief period, and this also build towards them having to go it alone right at the end against each other. Good booking. Edge was the obvious winner and should have a great match with Swagger at WrestleMania.
Don't care too much for the Divas, though this sounded like a decent triple threat. Natalya winning is big for her.
I enjoyed the WWE Title match write-up. The finish was action-packed and surely will culminate in a match between Sheamus and Triple H. Like Edge, Miz was always going to retain.
Big Show vs. Diesel would suck HUGE in real life. This one sounded ok. No way do I think 52 year old Kevin Nash would slam Big Show. Not too much to comment on. I do think you made the right choice in having Show go over.
I can accept Justin Gabriel being part of this match as he was pretty big on NXT and with the original Nexus, but not McGillicutty. I don't think he belongs here at all. I'd much rather have seen Otunga if you had to throw in a Nexus guy. I probably would have waited for McGillicutty to be in there helping Punk before having him eliminated, leaving Punk vunerable to Orton and Cena. His elimination was very poor booking, imo. Again, obvious win for Cena. I enjoyed his closing battle with Orton. Adds a lot of legitimacy to the fight for the WWE Title.
THE ROCK! That's an awesome way to end the event, countering the complete surprise of Cena's victory. Great booking here, and leaves the crowd hanging on what's going to happen next. Well done.
Overall, a decent pay-per-view. A little predictable, but hey, you're not far from WrestleMania and it tends to be most predictable at this stage. The writing is superb. Keep it up.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 27, 2011 14:36:48 GMT -5
WWE Elimination Chamber: Sunday 20th February 2011...Jack Swagger beating Rey Mysterio was quite a good opening contest, I do feel like one of the Elimination Chamber matches should have opened though, so it's not that close to one another. Was surprised by Mark Henry getting involved in Matt Striker and Booker T's business. Was a fair decision, could see Mark facing Booker at WrestleMania XXVII. At least it fits Henry into something. Great way to turn Mark heel too. Ah right, mid way through the show we have the SmackDown Elimination Chamber match. Better decision for this to go on first, it has the weaker star talent. Other than Alberto Del Rio I seriously couldn't see anyone taking the World Heavyweight Championship from Edge anyway, good title defence. Alright, filler WWE Divas Championship match, was surprised to see Natalya retain the WWE Divas Championship definitely. Good that Melina took the loss, I can't stand her these days. I'm not too fond of how the show is essentially divided so the first half is for SmackDown, and the second half for RAW though. Good decision for Triple H to return here. Two triple threat matches after each other is pretty overkill though. Got Miz the cheap WWE Championship defence, which is good. I suppose we're getting Triple H beating Sheamus again in a gimmick match at WrestleMania, which I wouldn't mind. Oh, Big Show and Diesel is the last SmackDown match. Odd match placement, I'll admit. Show winning is fine, nothing special. And lastly, fantastic RAW Elimination Chamber main event. John Cena winning made sense, I hope Miz isn't forgotten about on the build to Miz and Cena at WrestleMania though. The Rock returning here was brilliant, glad to see him here. Overall, overkill show. It's hard to imagine these this stacked show to fit three hours. Especially with two triple threat matches, two Chamber matches, and several title matches. This is why I dislike buying this pay-per-view. Unfortunately, that is out of your hands. Wonder what's next en route to WrestleMania.
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Post by Rated R on Jul 28, 2011 13:13:38 GMT -5
- At last night’s Elimination Chamber pay per view The Rock made a huge unadvertised appearance right at the end of the show. While a number of the roster were aware that he would be making a return in the build to WrestleMania his appearance was kept secret from everyone backstage besides Vince McMahon, Triple H and the heads of creative. It was decided to have him appear at the end of the pay per view to build anticipation towards tonight’s edition of RAW in the hope that it will drastically up the ratings. - With Jack Swagger’s decision to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship and John Cena’s Elimination Chamber victory the two World title matches are now set for WrestleMania 27. World Heavyweight Champion Edge will defend against the winner of the 2011 Royal Rumble Jack Swagger while WWE Champion The Miz defends against John Cena. - Mark Henry made his return to the WWE at last night’s Elimination Chamber pay per view, having spent the past few weeks out because of injury. During the broadcast Mark Henry attacked Booker T, allying himself with Booker’s proposed opponent Matt Striker. Henry’s profile has been switched over to the SmackDown roster page and it appears that Striker will be managing him on the blue brand. - There were no notable injuries coming out of last night’s pay per view. A number of those competing in the Elimination Chamber matches, such as John Cena, Justin Gabriel and Edge, were sporting some minor bumps and bruises while CM Punk picked up a slight cut on his eye that needed stitching up. - WWE are promoting The Rock’s big return to live television tonight on Monday Night RAW. Also advertised is WWE Champion The Miz taking on Justin Gabriel and John Morrison facing off with Michael McGillicutty.
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