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Post by Planktung on Dec 31, 2017 14:00:15 GMT -5
"Thank You"
I’ll get the obvious question out of the way first.
Yes, I’m okay. I tried to walk back to my locker room after Hell in a Cell on my own, but as soon as I made it through the curtain, I went into shock and fainted. WWE’s medical staff transported me to Tulane Medical Center. I’ve been treated for the last 12 hours or so and am feeling a lot better than I did in the stadium, but I’m going to be stuck here for at least the rest of the week. I won’t be at RAW tonight, nor will I make it to SmackDown on Thursday for the Draft. Those are the least of my concerns, though.
Over the past year, I’ve had some of the highest highs in my life, and even more of the lowest lows. Whether it was AJ, Stephanie, Derrick or Bray, I had to keep my guard up and defend myself at all times. That meant going into dark places that I knew I was capable of, but never wanted to. Those four in particular brought out the worst in me. Yeah, I forgave AJ last week, but I will never forget the pain she caused me.
But throughout all of the adversity, the one constant in my life has been the support from you guys, the WWE Universe. No matter what, you all stuck by me. You never left me, even when you probably should have. I’ll never understand what I did to deserve all of the love that I have, but I am forever in debt to everybody who helped take a poor girl from Norwich all the way to the main event of WrestleMania.
Maybe I should have opened up sooner about my miscarriage because the weight of that secret only caused me more pain that I could’ve relieved at any point. I hope everyone at least understands why it was so difficult for me to let something like that out into the public. Every day, I think about my child. I think about how excited I was to meet him, or her. And all I can do now is just hope that the doctor who told me I may never be able to give birth was wrong.
I can’t possibly blame anyone who chooses not to look up to me for inspiration because I’ve done many, many heinous things in my career. Things I’ll never be proud of… but if nothing else, I want everyone to at least be able to look at me and see for themselves that no matter what our pasts hold, we have the ability to shape our futures. There have been countless times since my baby’s passing where I just wanted to close my eyes and never wake up. I didn’t think I was strong enough to carry that pain and try to turn it into something positive. This year has shown me that I am a lot stronger than I thought I was. For the first time in what feels like forever, I’m not sad. I don’t feel like crying my eyes out. I’m smiling because I know I made it through Hell and lived to be able to share my experiences with the world and, hopefully, help out someone who might be feeling the same agony that I did.
You guys put my heart back into one piece, and all I can do is just say thank you. Thank you for showing me why my life is one worth living.
Now… what’s next? Where do I go from here?
I’ll continue to make history and do what nobody thought was possible.
When I get out of this hospital and back into the ring, I have only one goal on my mind.
I am going to become the first woman to ever be WWE Champion. |
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Post by Planktung on Dec 31, 2017 14:01:14 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on Dec 31, 2017 16:37:07 GMT -5
Paige's dream is nothing more than a pipe dream as far as I am concerned. Not that I am saying that she can't do it she could but come on let's be serious here for a second. Paige yeah sure she more than held her own in Hell in a Cell against Bray Wyatt but she has nothing more to prove. Why continue to stay in a division where you have no business being there? At least in the Divas division in the women's division Paige would at least be a much bigger deal but in the men's division if she stays she will continue to be a punching bag for the men. Why she wants to do that is completely beyond me.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2017 16:40:10 GMT -5
Paige's dream is nothing more than a pipe dream as far as I am concerned. Not that I am saying that she can't do it she could but come on let's be serious here for a second. Paige yeah sure she more than held her own in Hell in a Cell against Bray Wyatt but she has nothing more to prove. Why continue to stay in a division where you have no business being there? At least in the Divas division in the women's division Paige would at least be a much bigger deal but in the men's division if she stays she will continue to be a punching bag for the men. Why she wants to do that is completely beyond me.  |
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Post by tg11 on Dec 31, 2017 16:44:28 GMT -5
Yeah it may be sexist to you but I am being a realist though in this case. I mean Paige has done all she can in the men's division, like what more is there to really prove? I mean in the Divas division with the women, when is the last time Paige has been WWE Women's Champion? Keyword she never was because she was WWE Divas Champion at the time when that belt was still active. Furthermore, why shouldn't Paige go for the WWE Women's Championship?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2017 17:29:13 GMT -5
Yeah it may be sexist to you but I am being a realist though in this case. I mean Paige has done all she can in the men's division, like what more is there to really prove? I mean in the Divas division with the women, when is the last time Paige has been WWE Women's Champion? Keyword she never was because she was WWE Divas Champion at the time when that belt was still active. Furthermore, why shouldn't Paige go for the WWE Women's Championship? Why shouldn't Paige go for the WWE Championship? She's proved that she can be successful in the men's division. I think the gender boundaries in this diary have been shattered, in which the real world should take note and implement all over the globe. |
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Post by SweetPrinceBH on Dec 31, 2017 17:45:35 GMT -5
Yeah it may be sexist to you but I am being a realist though in this case. I mean Paige has done all she can in the men's division, like what more is there to really prove? I mean in the Divas division with the women, when is the last time Paige has been WWE Women's Champion? Keyword she never was because she was WWE Divas Champion at the time when that belt was still active. Furthermore, why shouldn't Paige go for the WWE Women's Championship? This sim pretty much proved that gender doesn't matter as long as you're telling a compelling story. |
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Post by tg11 on Dec 31, 2017 18:20:23 GMT -5
Yeah it may be sexist to you but I am being a realist though in this case. I mean Paige has done all she can in the men's division, like what more is there to really prove? I mean in the Divas division with the women, when is the last time Paige has been WWE Women's Champion? Keyword she never was because she was WWE Divas Champion at the time when that belt was still active. Furthermore, why shouldn't Paige go for the WWE Women's Championship? Why shouldn't Paige go for the WWE Championship? She's proved that she can be successful in the men's division. I think the gender boundaries in this diary have been shattered, in which the real world should take note and implement all over the globe. Yeah and I am not disputing that at all really I am not. Paige has more than proven that she can handle herself against the men. Gender boundaries in this diary have been shattered yes but at the same time it is just my opinion though that Paige has done literally all she can in the men's division and it just may be time to change things up for her. Furthermore, that is all I will say on that subject. |
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Post by tg11 on Dec 31, 2017 18:24:41 GMT -5
Yeah it may be sexist to you but I am being a realist though in this case. I mean Paige has done all she can in the men's division, like what more is there to really prove? I mean in the Divas division with the women, when is the last time Paige has been WWE Women's Champion? Keyword she never was because she was WWE Divas Champion at the time when that belt was still active. Furthermore, why shouldn't Paige go for the WWE Women's Championship? This sim pretty much proved that gender doesn't matter as long as you're telling a compelling story. Again I will agree with you on that but all I am saying is that Paige more or less won her match inside Hell in a Cell and she more or less proved that she can handle herself in the women's division. However, what I dispute though is really in the grand scheme of things what has she really proven though? Yeah sure she has broken barriers, but really at what price though to her body? If anything she has probably done as much damage to her body by being in this division vs. what kind of damage she could have done if she were in the divas division. Furthermore, she more or less has shortened her career if you think about it realistically via Hell in a Cell. |
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Post by Planktung on Jan 1, 2018 15:41:06 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on Jan 1, 2018 16:46:10 GMT -5
Undertaker becoming the new WWE Champion last night at WrestleMania XXX...now that he is the champion he is going to have to be here full time that means not showing up once a year that means he has to defend that title full time New Day defending their titles against Wyatt Tribe members Harper & Rowan...I wonder if Pentagon & Maxine will show up during this match? Well their leader Bray Wyatt I don't think he will be in any condition to show up during this match given that last night in Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania XXX he was taken out by Paige 6 Man Tag Team Match...the new WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan teaming up with the new WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes and John Cena to take on the team of The Best in the World CM Punk, Miz and free agent Bobby Roode...now this match this match I actually am most excited about NXT Graduates Photo Op...well the graduates who are moving on from NXT to the main roster it makes me wonder which brands they will all end up on? But then how about the next generation of NXT superstars? How about names like Charlotte Flair? Johnny Gargano? Tommasso Ciampa? Dana Brooke? Ember Moon? Asuka? Ricochet & Uhaa Nation? Shinsuke Nakamura? Tye Dillinger? |
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Post by Planktung on Jan 1, 2018 16:53:53 GMT -5
April 7th, 2014
SEGMENT: 24 hours after shocking the world to retain the Universal Championship, Derrick Bateman made his way out to the ring in front of the New Orleans audience to address his victory. ‘The God of the New Era’ said that this time last year, everyone was predicting him to become the first person to cash in Money in the Bank and lose. Instead, he stands before the WWE Universe as the first superstar to ever successfully defend the Universal Title. Along with that, he’s now the only person in history to beat John Cena and Brock Lesnar at the same time. “But I’m sure all of you would rather talk about other WrestleMania moments like the The Undertaker vs. AJ Styles. The same AJ Styles who EVERYONE put above me! The Committee did! The WWE Universe did! The whole world has spent the last year saying that Styles is better than me… but where’s his title? And then Paige… the incredible, awe-inspiring Paige. The same Paige who you people voted to be in the main event of WrestleMania over me! And now, one day after the biggest show of the year, I’m standing on my own two feet and she’s lying in a hospital bed!” Bateman stated that he proved that he’s the biggest superstar of all-time, and whether he’s on RAW or SmackDown Live after Thursday, he’ll continue to defend the Universal Title and make it the most prestigious piece of gold in professional wrestling. “So continue to doubt me as the face of the WWE! Continue to deny me as ‘The God of the New Era’… and I’ll continue proving everyone wrong because no one does it better than me.” As Bateman was leaving, John Cena’s entrance music hit. Cena, who competes up next, walked out onto the stage and came face-to-face with Bateman. “One day,” Cena said to Bateman while pointing at the Universal Title. “It wasn’t yesterday,” Bateman said before exiting.
MATCH: In the first match of the WrestleMania fallout, John Cena teamed up with the new Intercontinental and United States Champions, Cody Rhodes and Daniel Bryan, to defeat the former champions, CM Punk and The Miz, and the winner of the Unique Opportunity Battle Royal, Bobby Roode. Cena planted Roode with an Attitude Adjustment for the victory, the fan favorite unit standing tall with the momentum on their side heading into the WWE Draft this Thursday.
MATCH: Now a four-time champion after seizing the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania, AJ Lee defeated her former best friend, Kaitlyn, in what very well could be their final encounter ever with the Draft looming. AJ walked up the entrance ramp while raising the Women’s Title, ready to lead the charge as the face of the women’s division into the ‘New Era.’
SEGMENT: Backstage, RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon was shown pacing back-and-forth in her office, still fuming over the result of last night’s tag team opener that saw superstars such as Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kurt Angle intervene to assist Dean Ambrose and Shane McMahon. One superstar in particular who Stephanie had a score to settle with soon walked into the room, that being her assistant Allie. “Go ahead, Ms. Stephanie. Fire me. At least I would have gone out with my head held high by standing up to you!” Allie shouted at Stephanie. The RAW Commissioner laughed and said that she’s not going to fire Allie because that’s exactly what she wants. “You just want a way out. Well, I’m not going to give you the luxury of walking away on your own terms. After the stunt that you pulled at WrestleMania, I’m going to make sure that you never leave my sight. For the rest of your career, your contract will belong to me and there’s nothing you can do about it. You’ll always be the same thing you were before your little WrestleMania moment: my bitch.”
MATCH: Coming off of a successful WWE Tag Team Title defense against The Usos, The New Day were able to accomplish the same feat against Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. While New Day celebrated post-match, the signature of The Wyatt Tribe hit. When the lights came back on, Pentagon was in the ring with a steel chair, laying waste to New Day with it while Bray Wyatt and Maxine watched from ringside, the former heavily bandaged on his arms and forehead. After Pentagon isolated Xavier Woods in the ring, Wyatt entered the squared circle and delivered Sister Abigail to him. However, The Wyatt Tribe were not yet finished as Pentagon snapped Woods’ arm! EMTs quickly arrived to tend to Woods while Wyatt, Pentagon and Maxine headed up the entrance ramp, The Wyatt Tribe letting the world know that despite Paige emerging from Hell in a Cell victorious, they are still the most dangerous unit in WWE today.
SEGMENT: After Xavier Woods was taken out of the Smoothie King Center in an ambulance, Big E and Kofi Kingston stormed into the office of SmackDown Live Commissioner and General Manager, Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle. The New Day demanded revenge against Bray Wyatt and Pentagon tonight, even offering to put the WWE Tag Team Titles on the line again. “We don’t care if we already competed tonight. NO ONE tries to end our brother’s career and get away with it!” shouted a fired up Big E. Shane and Angle were reluctant to make New Day defend the titles again tonight, but they wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. Shane made the match official for tonight’s main event.
MATCH: The deranged team of Dean Ambrose and Randy Orton came out successful against Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens, Ambrose pinning Rollins just one day after doing the same to Triple H. Orton continues to hunt down Owens, and ‘The Lunatic Fringe’ managed to put away both Rollins and Hunter, allowing him to focus entirely on the Draft.
VIDEO PACKAGE: At this time, a special video package for Paige was shown to commemorate the last year of her career in WWE. Set to ”Dirty Laundry” by All Time Low, the video showcased the lowest points of Paige’s year, as well as the highest, culminating in her victory in the main event of WrestleMania last night. ”Dirty laundry is piling in her room. She’s got her secrets, yeah I’ve got mine too. I don’t care about what you did. Only care about what we do. Dirty laundry looks good on you.” While Paige is not present tonight, ‘The Anti-Diva’ did share a heartfelt message on social media earlier, declaring that her new goal upon returning to in-ring action is to become the first female WWE Champion in history.
MATCH: After losing the WWE Women’s Championship 24 hours ago, Alexa Bliss was able to regain some fraction of momentum by defeating Sofia Cortez. While Alexa’s chances of going in the first round of the Draft have seemingly vanished, ‘Little Miss Bliss’ will still be an incredible asset to either brand’s women’s division going forward.
SEGMENT: While Sofia Cortez was leaving up the entrance ramp, the theme music of Adam Cole sounded. The Hardcore Champion, along with Lana, walked through the curtain, moving Sofia out of his way with his shoulder. Sofia stood on the stage at that point, feeling disrespected by Cole. After getting into the ring, Cole took a microphone and said that despite losing the Unique Opportunity Battle Royal last night, the future is still as bright as ever for him. The Draft gives him a chance to start fresh in WWE, and no matter where he goes, he plans on adding more championship gold to his waist. When Cole thought he was finished with his promo, he noticed Sofia still standing on the stage. “Um… what are you doing? Go. Leave. Get out of my building. Hey, are you deaf?” Cole said to Sofia while she walked down to the ring. Sofia told Cole that she wasn’t going to let someone like him to try to humiliate her. “What’s your problem? Was it because of this?” Cole said before pushing Sofia by her shoulder. “Or was it this?” he added, shoving her other shoulder. Sofia slapped Cole across his face, Lana trying to go after her. While Lana beat down Sofia, Cole told her that if she really wanted to do this, it would be his pleasure. “Referee! Now! Hardcore Title match!” Cole said into the microphone before throwing it down.
MATCH: A referee arrived in the ring, the impromptu Hardcore Title match getting started. Lana held Sofia up, Cole targeting her with the championship. However, Sofia moved and Cole inadvertently hit Lana! When Cole turned around, Sofia caught him with a Springboard Tornado DDT! Sofia got the cover, the official making the three count! The New Orleans audience came unglued as Sofia took the title, hurrying up the entrance ramp with it! Sofia Cortez is the new Hardcore Champion!
SEGMENT: Now 22-0 at WrestleMania, The Undertaker made the long walk down to the ring as the new WWE Champion. ‘The Deadman’ stated that while he questioned AJ Styles’ ability to carry the WWE going forward and turn the squared circle into ‘his yard,’ he’ll be the first to admit that Styles truly is ‘Phenomenal.’ “I know that my time is winding down, but as long as men like AJ Styles are here to wave the flag, there isn’t anything to worry about. Styles… you have my respect.” Undertaker then said that while he is the new WWE Champion, the gold was never his target. “I wanted to bring the best out of AJ Styles and that’s what I did. At this stage in my journey… I have no reason to walk around with the WWE Championship. Styles put it on the line and I accepted his terms, but now, I must allow someone else to carry out this task.” Undertaker placed the WWE Title down onto the canvas, officialy relinquishing it just one day into his reign. As Undertaker was leaving the ring, Styles’ entrance music sounded. ‘The Phenomenal One’ walked down the ramp, meeting Undertaker halfway. The two stared down one another, Undertaker soon tipping his hat at his WrestleMania opponent. Undertaker continued to exit while Styles walked into the ring, glancing down at the WWE Championship. Styles said that he had one goal to accomplish at WrestleMania and he couldn’t do it. “I don’t even want to look at that title because I don’t feel that I deserve even that much. I put everything on the line to end the streak, and now… I stand here empty-handed.” Styles added that this was the biggest setback of his career, but he vowed to come back from this. He will be the champion again someday soon, but he knows he’ll have to earn it the right away this time. As Styles was thanking the WWE Universe for their support, he was attacked from behind by Derrick Bateman! Styles was struck in the back of the head with the Universal Title, Bateman standing over him while placing one foot on the WWE Title. “No, Styles! WrestleMana was my night! This is my company right now! You don’t get to have your little redemption story as long as I’m around! The WWE Title is meaningless! It’s been meaningless ever since I became the Universal Champion! The TRUE championship in the WWE! You’re not the best wrestler in the world today! I am! Me! It’s always been me!” Bateman threw down his microphone and stood tall over Styles, declaring himself to be the one true top champion in WWE right now.
MATCH: The Unique Opportunity Battle Royal winner, Bobby Roode, headed down to the ring yet again, stating that because the WWE Universe is going to have to get used to seeing him compete twice every week from now on, he decided to give everybody a little taste of what they’re in for. After issuing an open challenge despite having already been defeated tonight, Roman Reigns answered the call. ‘The One Man Army’ put down Roode with a Spear before being interviewed in the ring by Renee Young, who asked if he believes that the grudge Dario Cueto holds against him will impact his stock in the Draft. Reigns called Dario ‘predictable’ and said that he knows there isn’t any chance of him going to RAW. “Dario wants to wipe his hands clean of Roman Reigns, and I don’t blame him. But, if the RAW General Manager actually had any balls, he’d draft both myself AND his little brother so I can finish what I started and kill two Cuetos with one stone. Believe that!”
SEGMENT: With NXT playing a huge role in the WWE Draft on Thursday, all of the graduating superstars from the brand gathered in the ring for a photo op. At least, all of them except for Iconic, who did not initially show up. NXT Commissioner William Regal tried to keep the photo op organized, citing last year’s Manifest Destiny photo op as an example of what he didn’t want this moment to turn into. It immediately started off on a bad note as the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Tyler Breeze refused to get into the ring, remaining at ringside to have his own photoshoot with his iPhone. The NXT graduates were annoyed by Breeze, but tried to resume anyways. Just before the picture could be taken, Iconic’s entrance music hit. Emma, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce walked down the ramp, Peyton holding a picket sign that read “Keep WWE Iconic.” Emma said that the trio would not join the photo op unless Regal could guarantee them that they would not be separated in the Draft. Regal said that he couldn’t make any promises, but if Iconic chose to protest the photo op, it wouldn’t bode well for their chances that already don’t look good. Becky Lynch took a microphone and called out Iconic, holding down the second rope and daring them to get into the ring. “Okay, you know what? Maybe just now, we were considering getting into the ring, but now? Hell no. We’re out of here,” Peyton said, telling the WWE Universe they could blame Becky and Regal for keeping this photo op from being ‘iconic.’ After Emma, Billie and Peyton left the scene, Regal asked one more time for the photo to be taken. That was when Breeze interrupted him, asking if all of the graduates could leave the ring because they were in the way of his shot. Sami Zayn responded by leaping out of the ring with a Plancha, crashing onto Breeze! Zayn took the unconscious Breeze and placed him in the ring, the photo being taken with ‘Prince Pretty’ down and out. The Addiction, Michael Bennett and Maria Kanellis all left the ring while Zayn, Finn Balor, Becky, Sasha Banks, Drake Younger and Solomon Crowe remained, the six of them giving each other a group ‘Too Sweet’ to the delight of the WWE Universe.
ANNOUNCEMENT: From the office of the WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon, a decision has been made regarding the status of the WWE Championship. The WWE Title will be assigned to whichever brand does NOT draft the Universal Champion, Derrick Bateman. From there, that brand will have free reign to decide how a new WWE Champion will be crowned.
MATCH: In the final match without the brand extension, The New Day defended the WWE Tag Team Championships for the second time this evening. After the Hell in a Cell-scarred Bray Wyatt planted Kofi Kingston into the barricade with Sister Abigail, Big E became the victim of a Pentagon Driver in the ring! Pentagon got the cover, the official making the three count! Maxine took the titles from ringside and handed them to Wyatt and Pentagon, the three of them standing tall just 24 hours after their most crucial defeat yet. Wyatt and Pentagon held the championships while giving the ‘Cero Miedo’ hand gesture with the fireflies forming in the audience around them. Who on earth can stop the new WWE Tag Team Champions, Bray Wyatt and Pentagon?! |
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Post by Planktung on Jan 1, 2018 16:56:21 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on Jan 1, 2018 17:17:02 GMT -5
After the conclusion of NXT TakeOver: New Orleans last night, the official rules of next week's Draft were posted on WWE.com.
- There will be five rounds airing on television
- Each brand has four picks per round
- Three of those four picks will come from the superstars already available on the main roster
- The fourth pick in every round must be from NXT
- RAW will draft first every round
- In the Supplemental Draft, each brand will have seven picks
- Teams and stables DO NOT have to be drafted together
During WrestleMania Axxess, Sami Zayn announced that he will be entering the WWE Draft, thus leaving NXT. What this means is that when you include teams, there are nine NXT selections for RAW and SmackDown Live to choose from. However, ten picks must be made. In order to give both brands an even number of picks from NXT, one team must be separated.
The current rumor is that neither RAW nor SmackDown Live have any interest in keeping Iconic together. Whether that means Emma goes to one brand while Billie and Peyton go to the other, or Emma and Billie stay together with Peyton separated, or Billie going on her own while Emma and Peyton remain a team, there is little to no chance that the mischievous trio will be allowed to stay together on the main roster.Televised draft predictions (4 picks per round) 1st Round- RAW drafts: WWE Universal Champion Derrick Bateman, Matanza Cueto, Seth Rollins, Finn Balor (NXT) SDLive drafts: WWE Champion The Undertaker, John Cena, AJ Styles, Sami Zayn (NXT) 2nd Round- RAW drafts: WWE Women's Champion AJ Lee, WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, The Miz, The Addiction (NXT) SDLive drafts: WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day (all 3 members Kofi, Big E., Xavier), WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, Samoa Joe, Billie Kay (NXT) (Iconic is broken up) 3rd Round- RAW drafts: The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar, Broken Matt Hardy, WWE Hardcore Champion Adam Cole w/Lana, Sasha Banks (NXT) SDLive drafts: Randy Orton, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Peyton Royce (NXT) (Iconic is broken up) 4th Round- RAW drafts: Roman Reigns, Rusev, Corbin, IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Tyler Breeze (from NXT) SDLive drafts: Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, Kevin Owens, Becky Lynch (from NXT) 5th Round- RAW drafts: The Revival, Paige, Dolph Ziggler, Peyton Royce (from NXT) SDLive drafts: Wrestling Royalty, Kaitlyn, Chris Jericho, Michael Bennett & Maria (from NXT) |
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Post by tg11 on Jan 1, 2018 18:34:02 GMT -5
Seeing the WrestleMania fallout here on RAW boy does that change the odds of this draft especially after I just gave my predictions about who will be drafted where
- Bateman did the unthinkable last night as he retained his WWE Universal Championship against Lesnar and against Cena in the Triple Threat Match. It is like Bateman has a huge chip on his shoulder and has had it for the longest time. Well I can't blame him but at the same time how much longer can he really hold this chip on his shoulder? Yeah sure he beat Lesnar and Cena but what has he really proven? Cena and Bateman face to face meeting up the ramp...these 2 are bound to cross paths again
- Cena, WWE United States Champion Bryan and WWE Intercontinental Champion Rhodes beating Miz, Punk and Roode...I mean Cena gains momentum heading into the WWE Draft but Cena could be separated away from Bateman in the Draft but then again Bryan could be separated from Miz and Punk could be separated from Rhodes in the Draft.
- WWE Women's Champion AJ Lee beating Kaitlyn...I mean AJ Lee after this win basically she has proven that she will not only be a fighting champion but just makes me wonder who will be able to take that title off of her? I mean we know about the history here between AJ & Kaitlyn but I think it is safe to say AJ Lee will be getting a new #1 Contender for her title so I wonder just who it will be?
- Allie could always quit being Stephanie's assistant she doesn't have to put up with Stephanie's crap you know? She can always quit and then Shane & Angle could hire her on Smackdown Live
- The New Day retaining their WWE Tag Team Championships against Harper & Rowan of the Wyatt Tribe but at what price? Yeah sure they won the match but then right after they get destroyed by The Wyatt Tribe with Pentagon putting the finishing touch by snapping Xavier Woods' arm that arm definitely has to be broken especially now
- Big E. and Kofi are fired up they obviously want revenge for what The Wyatt Tribe just did to their boy Xavier Woods but they just competed and they want to compete again like is that really wise? They have the numbers against them and then they even offer to put up their WWE Tag Team Championships against The Wyatt Tribe...more guts than brains
- Dean Ambrose & Randy Orton get even more revenge well case in point Orton given that Owens beat him last night at Mania and Ambrose beats Rollins again but this time in yet another Tag Team Match but no sign of Rollins' mentor Triple H and why is that? If anything I don't think we will see Triple H around here until at least SummerSlam but if not then we will see him after SummerSlam but then in the Draft I see Ambrose & Rollins being separated just like I see Orton and Owens being separated
- Alexa Bliss beating Sofia Cortez...well after losing her title last night at Mania she needed this win but then again where does Alexa Bliss go in the Draft?
- Sofia Cortez does the unthinkable and beats Adam Cole in a shocker...she beats him to become WWE Hardcore Champion well it was off of a miscommunication from Adam Cole as Adam Cole accidentally hit Lana with the title belt as Sofia ducked as Lana was holding Sofia up for Cole and off of that miscommunication Sofia took advantage more or less to get the win but I just can't see Cole letting this slide
- AJ Styles attacked by Bateman the WWE Universal Champion...it seems the chip on Bateman's shoulder grows more by the day as he feels that Styles is upstaging him well I mean but still why attack him? I mean Bateman what was he really accomplishing here? Yeah sure he is the WWE Universal Champion but then the WWE Championship matters a whole lot more than the WWE Universal Championship
- Undertaker surrendering the title I mean now that the title is vacant I wonder how the next WWE Champion will be crowned?
- NXT graduates photo op ending in chaos I mean when has any photo op not needed in chaos?
- Bray Wyatt & Pentagon becoming the new WWE Tag Team Champions in a shocker as they beat Big E and Kofi...well the numbers game was on the side of the Wyatt Tribe here I mean Woods was taken out earlier in the night by The Wyatt Tribe and not to mention the added notion of Maxine at ringside as well but I wonder where Harper & Rowan were? Yeah The Wyatt Tribe may be the WWE Tag Team Champions but the rest of their stable could be broken up because Harper and Rowan could get drafted away from them or Maxine could
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Post by underjohngrohs on Jan 4, 2018 2:26:08 GMT -5
Man, this thing about Paige being WWE Champion has gotten everyone crazy about this. But I will agree with TG11. I don't know if it's going to be impossible for Paige to be WWE Champion. She should've stayed in the Women's Division to be fair, but better yet Paige has kicked a lot of butt in the Men's Division. She beat Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania inside Hell in A Cell with Bray throwing her through the top of the cell. But yet Paige mustered up enough courage to win that match. And if Paige is serious about becoming WWE Champion or Universal Champion then nothing is stopping her, granted. She was the runner-up in the Royal Rumble Match. But she was just close. Hopefully when she wins either the WWE or Universal Championship. She won't be close.
Also, given the fact that Undertaker retained his undefeated streak and regained the WWE Championship defeating the Phenomonal One AJ Styles at WrestleMania 30 and earning his respect, while I wanted Styles to be the man to break Undertaker's streak. Undertaker was powerful, and Styles did put Taker to the limit, and he was close on many occasions. But it seems like every WrestleMania, Undertaker has been dominant more and more in your diary, he beat Triple H, Bray Wyatt and now AJ Styles in your diary. But if you wanted a nice title reign for The Undertaker. I'm not going to yell at you for that. Cause it's been the first time. Taker has had that title since 2002. But yes, he has won the Big Gold Title, but not the WWE Championship. And the next night, Taker for some reason vacates the title and tells Styles that his place is still here and he's not going anywhere, true respect for Undertaker just before vacating the title. I can understand Undertaker saying that the gold was never his target. He wanted to see if AJ was truly phenomenal. And Taker admitted that AJ was still phenomenal, Even in his dark mind. The Undertaker still respects the competitors in the ring today, But better yet. Undertaker still has a little bit of unfinished business with a certain someone in your diary, and I've mentioned him just earlier. Bray Wyatt. It's been 9 months since Wyatt buried him alive and Undertaker still has some unfinished business with him, so who's to say that at Summerslam 2014 or at the next WrestleMania if Bray wants to test out the streak again.
And who is going to stop the reign of Derrick Bateman's Universal Title whether if he defends the belt on RAW or either SMACKDOWN is a safe question?. Somebody is going to stop Bateman's reign, and seeing what Bateman did to AJ Styles after he talked about his match with The Undertaker. I can see AJ on the hitlist to stop Bateman's reign as Universal Champion. At WrestleMania. Bateman beat two of the best in the Ruthless Aggression Era with Brock Lesnar and John Cena and even cheated by hook or crook if you know what I mean. But it's only going to be a matter of time because Bateman's title reign comes to a screeching end, it started at the Royal Rumble. But if Bateman keeps on being brash and confident about being Universal Champion. Somebody like AJ Styles or John Cena will slap the taste out of his mouth.
The WrestleMania Tag Team Match between Dean Ambrose and Shane McMahon against Seth Rollins and Triple H was the big way to kick off WrestleMania, and it was even better because you had a lot of legends interject in the match, Kurt Angle, DX, The Rock, Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan making his return to WrestleMania, his first WrestleMania since 2005 when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. And what craziness that was between the Stars of the Past and the Superstars of Today. But Ambrose waited for the past year to stick it to Triple H and he did, Summerslam and WrestleMania. Triple H proved that he is nothing more than Ambrose's little bitch.
My Man, Mr. Glorious One Bobby Roode is now a free agent that means he can do what he want, wrestle on RAW and SMACKDOWN at the same time, What a 2013 he's made making his debut at Madison Square Garden beating a former WWE Champion in Cody Rhodes and entering in one of the brutal matchups in a match called War Games. I see Roode whether he goes becoming a future WWE Champion.
AJ Lee back untop of the Women's Division once again by beating my favorite girl of the new era Alexa Bliss. I wished an AJ vs Alexa match happened in real life. Cause both of them have similarties and chemistry. AJ's been homeless, and Alexa had an eating disorder, so both had it rough growing up. But they have dominated the Women's Division the best way they can. And with new divas like Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, Emma and all the other ladies on the way. AJ's going to have a lot of challengers on her plate.
Now Pentagon Jr. In the Wyatt Family, he's been in NXT destroying everyone, but what a big powerhouse Pentagon has become on the scene since joining the Wyatt Family, and he's a tag team champion with Bray Wyatt. This man is going to go places like he's never been before.
Cody Rhodes has had an impressive run in your diary becoming the World Heavyweight Champion, the WWE Champion and now the Intercontinental Champion again and he fought CM Punk in a grueling match at WrestleMania. What a way for Rhodes to step up to the plate and take down CM Punk, I wonder if you're still keeping Punk in your diary. Wherever Rhodes goes, I could see Rhodes become a threat to two of the other titles, The Universal or the WWE Championship. Cause Rhodes has been to the mountain top just like his daddy Dusty and his brother Goldust. But Cody Rhodes has proven for the past few years in your diary that he is the future of WWE.
And speaking of more divas, Sofia Cortez is now the new WWE Hardcore Champion. She is now the fourth diva to hold that title. Remember all the ladies that had the title, let's see, there was one of the Godfather's ladies, Trish Stratus and Terri, and now Sofia Cortez, but just like TG11. I think Sofia's reign as Hardcore Champion is going to be a one-hit wonder.
I've been very impressed with Braun Strowman, Samoa Joe, Baron Corbin and all the monsters that have been brought up to the WWE. Strowman's impressed me the most, he's proven that he can dominate and dismantle the competition at the same time. It doesn't matter wherever Strowman goes to the RAW or SMACKDOWN Brand!. Everyone better watch out for the Monster Among Men.
And as far as the NXT Alumni goes. I see nothing but great things in their future wherever they go, You got Tyler Breeze, he's a former NXT Champion, he could have that taste of the WWE and Universal Championship, and he is just #MMMM Gorgeous, You have Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks, they're not afraid to be Champions, one of them could take on AJ Lee in the near future if AJ is drafted with them. Then you got the divas of Iconic. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce. They could be a target on AJ's back, including Emma. On the top two stars that dominated NXT are Sami Zayn and Finn Balor, now they are both former NXT Champions, well Finn is the NXT Champion, so at the next takeover show. It's a likable chance that Balor could drop the title to someone.
I wonder if you're going to go with Ultimate Warrior's passing as well like in real life.
I'll be expecting a lot more things from you, your diary never ceases to amaze me dude. I hope you do me a favor and reply back to the 93-96 diary.
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Post by tg11 on Jan 5, 2018 12:38:20 GMT -5
- Undertaker I don't think we will see him again until WrestleMania 31 in this diary at least that is my prediction anyway. Why I say that? Undertaker was WWE Champion and after a day he vacated the title because he figured that he doesn't have all that much longer left to be active as a wrestler anymore so at best we will see him like once a year and that is WrestleMania season if anything. WrestleMania season is more or less about "The Streak" anyway and it has been a very huge part of Taker's mystique. It is what makes him special and it makes him a once in a lifetime attraction. However, as far as WrestleMania 31 who his opponent will be in this diary is anyone's guess really. It could be Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Shane McMahon even, Bobby Roode or dare I say it it could even be CM Punk since in this diary Punk and Taker have never had a Mania match. Hell it could even be Daniel Bryan.
- I say Bateman he stays on RAW by being drafted by Dario Cueto and Stephanie McMahon...Derrick Bateman the WWE Universal Champion he gets drafted right here to RAW.
- Triple H got it stuck to him at Mania and so did Stephanie too. Stephanie got owned by Allie and that briefcase shot Allie gave to Stephanie hitting her right in the head with that briefcase laying Stephanie out I could never get tired of that and Stephanie had it coming. Allie she doesn't even have to stay on the same show as Dario and Stephanie because she could always quit her job as Stephanie's assistant and go right to Smackdown Live and work for her brother Shane and Kurt Angle on their brand.
- However, since the WWE Championship is vacant and it has been vacated he has as much chance as anyone to win that title especially now that it is vacant. Roode being a free agent imagine if he were to win that title and become WWE Champion? He could show up on both shows as the champion and no one can do a damn thing about it.
- The WWE Championship however I can see it being drafted over to Smackdown Live with that title being exclusive to their brand but to crown a new champion I think that there will be a 20 Man Over the Top Rope Battle Royal to determine the new champion or they do some kind of tournament to crown a new champion.
- Pentagon is definitely being pushed I mean in NXT he was a star over there with Maxine and now on the main roster he is already a WWE Tag Team Champion with Bray Wyatt. In the draft that means if Pentagon gets drafted he and his partner would have to be drafted together because they are the WWE Tag Team Champions.
- Rhodes in the Draft I see him going over to Smackdown Live working for Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle and if the WWE Championship ends up on Smackdown Live Rhodes I could see him as WWE Champion again
- The Ultimate Warrior his passing would have to be acknowledged for sure
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Post by Planktung on Jan 6, 2018 18:38:43 GMT -5
April 9th, 2014
MATCH: Tonight’s episode of NXT featured matches taped at a live event in Lafayette, Louisiana the day prior to TakeOver: New Orleans last week. In the opening contest, The Vaudevillains made their return from injury, only to be defeated by American Alpha. While Jason Jordan and Chad Gable were unsuccessful at TakeOver in capturing the NXT Tag Team Championships, the two still keep their sights set on the gold and its new holders, Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre.SEGMENT: A promo was shown for the WWE Cruiserweight Classic, premiering next week following NXT on the WWE Network. The debut edition will see Mark Haskins vs. Tony Nese; Roderick Strong vs. Famous B; Jack Gallagher vs. Raul Mendoza; and in the main event, Kenny Omega vs. Petey Williams.MATCH: No Way Jose was able to use his infectious personality to rally the NXT Universe in a winning effort against Chris Masters. Jose continued to dance post-match, getting the Lafayette audience involved.RECAP: A video package was shown to recap the NXT Graduates’ Photo Op this past Monday on RAW. Despite nearly being derailed via shenanigans from Iconic and Tyler Breeze, NXT Commissioner William Regal was able to capture the photo to commemorate the graduating superstars before they move to either RAW or SmackDown Live tomorrow night at the WWE Draft.MATCH: In a non-title contest, NXT Champion Finn Balor was able to overcome Magnus after a Coup de Grace. While ‘The Demon’ will be entering the WWE Draft tomorrow evening, he’ll continue to make appearances for NXT and defend his title until he's been dethroned.ANNOUNCEMENT: Remaining on the subject of Finn Balor, the NXT Champion has his next title defense already lined up. At TakeOver: New Orleans, Kyle O’Reilly was able to defeat Tye Dillinger in a Number One Contenders match. O’Reilly receives his title opportunity next Friday night at a live event in Atlanta, Georgia against Balor.VIDEO PACKAGE: To close out NXT, a special video package was shown for the superstars who will be entering the WWE Draft tomorrow night. Playing to the tune of ”Something New”” by Set It Off, highlights of all draftees were displayed. NXT Champion Finn Balor, Sami Zayn, IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Tyler Breeze, Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, Emma, Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Michael Bennett, Maria Kanellis, Drake Younger and Solomon Crowe will all find new homes at either RAW or SmackDown Live. ”I need a little revolution. This could be like a revelation. Make you see that a change is overdue. Let me show you something new.” |
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Post by Planktung on Jan 6, 2018 18:39:08 GMT -5
April 10th, 2014
INTRO: A video package opened up one of the most monumental editions of WWE programming in history, set to ”Cheers” by Sleeping with Sirens. Footage of several WWE superstars participating in tonight’s Draft, their lives about to change once a brand is assigned to them. Not only will the main roster find new homes on RAW or SmackDown Live, but so will a select number of NXT superstars who were deemed eligible prior to WrestleMania. ‘The New Era’ officially commences with the WWE Draft. Following the completion of the video package, Stephanie McMahon, Dario Cueto and Allie were shown standing on the left side of the stage with a RAW podium, while Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle opposed them on the SmackDown Live side. The first round then began, the two brands making the picks that they deemed to be the biggest priorities of the Draft.
ROUND ONE
- With the first overall pick in the Draft, RAW decided that they needed to recognize the talent and star power of a man who successfully retained his championship at WrestleMania with the deck heavily stacked against him. Love him or hate him, he’s earned this position. RAW selects the Universal Champion, Derrick Bateman.
- As a result, SmackDown Live will be receiving the WWE Championship, and with their first pick, they’re going with a woman who made it clear after WrestleMania that her new goal is to do the unthinkable and become WWE Champion. She’ll have the opportunity to turn SmackDown Live into her house because Team Blue drafts Paige.
- RAW will continued their trend of choosing champions in the first round. SmackDown Live took Paige, but they didn’t take the WWE Women’s Champion. Welcome to RAW, AJ Lee.
- SmackDown Live not only has the WWE Championship, but now the Intercontinental Championship as well. Coming to Thursday nights is the 2013 Superstar of the Year. ‘The American Nightmare’ Cody Rhodes.
- With RAW’s third pick, they’ll be making the United States Championship exclusive to Monday Nights. Daniel Bryan brings the ‘Yes Movement’ to RAW.
- SmackDown Live will opt to not choose a champion with their third pick, but instead take a man who made his debut over a decade ago on the blue brand and spent the early stages of his career there. SmackDown is once again the home to the WWE’s ‘Franchise Player’ John Cena.
- Now, both brands must make selections from the available NXT roster. For RAW, it was a no-brainer who they’d taking ever since this individual announced his eligibility for the Draft. The WWE Universe will be captivated each and every Monday by the reigning NXT Champion, Finn Balor.
- SmackDown Live’s first NXT pick will be made to acquire the man who over the last year has become the ‘heart and soul’ of NXT. When you think of this man, you think of NXT. However, now, you’ll think of SmackDown Live because coming to Thursday nights is Sami Zayn.
MATCH: SmackDown Live superstar John Cena competed in the opening contest, taking on the former Hardcore Champion, Adam Cole. After losing the championship to Sofia Cortez on RAW, Cole was looking to bounce back, but failed via an Attitude Adjustment. Cena made his way over to the SmackDown Live podium on the stage, shaking the hands of Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle while thanking them for bringing him, as he put it, home.
SEGMENT: Just as the second round of the Draft was going to begin, Bobby Roode’s entrance music sounded. ‘The Glorious One’ made his way out to the stage, reminding the WWE Universe that he won’t be taking part in the Draft since he proved at WrestleMania that he’s above contracts and brand loyalty. Roode said that as a free agent, he was promised more opportunities than anyone else on the roster. Tonight, he wants to seize one and challenge Derrick Bateman for the Universal Championship. Dario Cueto told Roode that while he liked the idea, it wouldn’t be possible tonight since Bateman isn’t even in the arena. Allie spoke up and said that while Bateman was absent, Daniel Bryan wasn’t. Stephanie tried to quiet Allie, reminding her that she has no real authority. Dario, however, liked Allie’s suggestion and offered Roode a shot at the United States Championship tonight. Roode accepted, vowing to dethrone Bryan only four days into his reign.
ROUND TWO
- RAW will make yet another championship exclusive to Monday nights with the inclusion of the brand new WWE Tag Team Champions. All members of The Wyatt Tribe will head to RAW. Bray Wyatt, Pentagon, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan and Maxine.
- SmackDown Live has deemed itself ‘The Land of Opportunity,’ and that phrase doesn’t apply to just young, fresh talent who want to make names for themselves. Veterans who want to show that they are still at the top of their game can make SmackDown their proving grounds, especially if they want to prove that they are indeed ‘The Best in the World.’ CM Punk joins Team Blue.
- One week ago, this man was predicted to have gone number one overall in the Draft, and had he been successful in ending The Streak at WrestleMania, things would be different. While his stock did fall, now is his chance to build himself back up and prove why he’s ‘The Phenomenal One.’ RAW drafts AJ Styles.
- It’s no secret that Shane McMahon was in negotiations with this individual, considering that they teamed up at WrestleMania to defeat Triple H and Seth Rollins. Shane believes he owes him one, so now, SmackDown Live uses its next pick on Dean Ambrose.
- Much like how John Cena established himself on SmackDown in the early days of his career, a certain ‘Viper’ did the same on RAW by becoming the youngest World Heavyweight Champion there. Coming home to Monday nights is Randy Orton.
- While RAW now has the WWE Women’s Championship, SmackDown Live intends on creating the biggest and best division for the female competitors in WWE, and one of the focal points will be the next pick. SmackDown Live is pleased to welcome Alexa Bliss.
- For their second NXT selection, RAW will place its focus back onto the women’s division. The single most accomplished female athlete in NXT history will be heading to Monday nights. The only two-time NXT Women’s Champion, Emma. With this selection, Iconic has now officially been separated as trio.
- RAW boasted earlier about drafting champions, so now, it’ll be SmackDown Live’s turn. A former NXT Champion and the reigning IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion will make every Thursday night a fashion show. Tyler Breeze is now on Team Blue.
MATCH: WWE Tag Team Champions and RAW roster members Bray Wyatt and Pentagon were able to put away The Alpha Wolves, asserting their dominance in the tag team division. Wyatt, Pentagon, Maxine, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan stood tall in the ring, the five of them ready to take over Monday Night RAW.
ROUND THREE
As we just saw, The Wyatt Tribe look to be unstoppable following their WWE Tag Team Championship victory. However, a certain team has placed a target on their backs. Not only will this unit be heading to Monday Night RAW, but they will be invoking their rematch clause to challenge Bray Wyatt and Pentagon at No Mercy for the titles. The New Day have been drafted to RAW.
- In the words of Shane McMahon, it only makes sense for ’The Most Must-See Show in WWE’ to bring over ‘The Most Must-See Superstar.’ Thursday nights will be “Awesome” because of the inclusion of SmackDown Live’s newest members, The Miz and Maryse.
- Stephanie McMahon stated that while SmackDown Live hopes to build their roster around the next generation of WWE superstars, that’s what Monday Night RAW will actually be doing. Her husband, Triple H, saw enough potential in this next superstar that he took him under his wing and teamed with him at WrestleMania. RAW is now the home of Seth Rollins.
- SmackDown Live’s goal is to bring the WWE Universe the most enjoyable, exhilarating action possible. Kurt Angle stated that he knows from experience that this next man has all of the tools to carry Team Blue through sheer ability alone. Samoa Joe is now a member of SmackDown Live.
- RAW does not want just the most talented superstars in the WWE. They want the most ruthless. The most reckless. They want somebody who is going to have no remorse for his actions, and a man who embodies the “Do whatever it takes” mentality is their next Draft pick. Every Monday night, the WWE Universe can tune in to watch Kevin Owens.
- Both Shane and Angle have promised to make SmackDown Live the show for the women’s division. They already took Alexa Bliss, and now, they’re going to take another superstar who has spent the last year establishing herself the strongest, most dominant competitor in the division. Team Blue selects Kaitlyn.
- With the spotlight back on NXT, RAW’s mission now was to turn their attention back to the team team division. They already took The Wyatt Tribe. They already took The New Day. Now, they’re taking one of the most talented teams from NXT and giving them a platform on RAW to make the competition, “Worship them.” The Addiction joins RAW.
- SmackDown Live chose to follow up the selection of Kaitlyn with another female competitor. She quickly made an impact in NXT and rose in the ranks to become one of the most popular competitors among the Full Sail audience. Bringing her “straight fire” to Team Blue is ‘The Irish Lass Kicker’ Becky Lynch.
MATCH: In RAW’s first championship contest of the band extension, Daniel Bryan was able to keep his United States Champion reign going by connecting with a Busaiku Knee to Bobby Roode. Bryan led a giant “Yes!” chant with the Cajundome audience, competing in his final match on SmackDown as he heads to RAW beginning next Monday.
SEGMENT: Inside of SmackDown Live’s war room, Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle were finalizing their picks for the fourth round when CM Punk walked in, asking if they were really going to let RAW showcase themselves on their brand with a championship match? Punk proposed the idea of granting him a rematch against Cody Rhodes tonight for the Intercontinental Championship. “The only reason Vince revoked everyone’s rematch clauses was just in case the champions and challengers from WrestleMania ended up on different brands. I’m here. Cody’s here. So, are you two going to give me my rightful rematch?” Despite Punk’s demanding tone, both Shane and Angle agreed that it was an idea they could get behind. In tonight’s main event, Punk challenges Rhodes in a WrestleMania rematch for the Intercontinental Title.
ROUND FOUR
- RAW has always been viewed as WWE’s flagship show, and thus, both Dario Cueto and Stehpanie McMahon believe that the roster for Monday nights needs the biggest WWE superstars. And when they say ‘biggest,’ they literally mean it. Exclusive to RAW is ‘The Monster Among Men’ Braun Strowman.
- Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle both wanted to build up SmackDown Live’s tag team division, despite the titles being exclusive to RAW. Nonetheless, they decided to use their next pick a captivating, high-flying unit that can take SmackDown’s tag team division by storm. Joining Team Blue will be Tyson Kidd and Adrian Neville.
- Dario stated that RAW will make itself the home of the WWE’s “giants.” They just took Braun Strowman, and now, they’re drafting another ‘Monster’ in his own right. Dario’s own baby brother, Matanza Cueto joins the RAW roster.
- SmackDown Live did not intend on creating a shortage of ‘Monsters’ for itself. RAW made a statement with Strowman and Matanza, but SmackDown has their answer in the form of ‘The Lone Wolf’ Baron Corbin.
- In the first round, RAW made it clear that they wanted to pursue every championship they could. This one particular title managed to fall all the way to the fourth round, but now, it was time for the Hardcore Championship to make its way over to Monday nights. Sofia Cortez is now on RAW.
- Going back to the subject of the tag team division, Shane stated that while this team was unsuccessful at WrestleMania, it was in that match where he and Angle decided that if they had the opportunity to bring them over to Team Blue, they’d make it happen. The Usos join SmackDown Live.
- Now that it was once again time for the NXT selections, Stephanie stated that because of a hiatus at the beginning of this year, the WWE Universe might have already forgotten about this particular woman’s abilities in the squared circle. Now, it’s going to be her time on Monday nights to remind the world exactly who she is. RAW is now the home of ‘The Boss’ Sasha Banks.
- Earlier in the Draft, RAW took Emma, thus separating a trio that spent the last few months running roughshod in NXT. SmackDown Live was going to capitalize on that opportunity by drafting not one, but both of the remaining members. Every week, Team Blue will be graced with the ‘Iconic’ duo of Billie Kay and Peyton Royce.
MATCH: After being eliminated by Alexa Bliss in the Women’s Championship match at WrestleMania, Kaitlyn was seeking revenge against her now-SmackDown Live co-worker. Alexa and Kaitlyn’s brawl spilled to the outside, neither making it back into the ring in time for the ten count. The two needed to be separated by a group of officials, Alexa taking all of them out by once with Twisted Bliss to the outside! Kaitlyn, the one person who Alexa actually intended on hitting, was able to escape, the two sure to continue this rivalry as members of the SmackDown Live roster.
ROUND FIVE
- Starting off the final televised round of the WWE Draft, the two brands decided to switch things up and start with the NXT selections this time as opposed to closing with them. Stephanie McMahon said that the Draft thus far has been a huge success for RAW. They’ve drafted champions, the best tag teams, the best women and some of the biggest ‘Monsters’ the company has to offer. Now, they’re going to bring something else to Monday nights: “The Power of Love.” Michael Bennett and Maria Kanellis, welcome to RAW.
- Over on Team Blue, Shane McMahon said that while there was only one selection left to be made from NXT, he and Kurt Angle are not making this pick because they’re being forced to. They’re making it because they want. Whatever this team’s name stands for - Pain, Malice and Agony, or Positive Mental Attitude - they’ll have the chance to make their name in front of the WWE Universe on SmackDown Live. Team Blue’s final NXT pick is PMA.
- Dario Cueto took the microphone and said that a few days ago on RAW, Roman Reigns called him ‘predictable’ and challenged the RAW General Manager to draft him tonight. Dario believes that he was able to crumble Reigns’ ego by allowing him to fall into the final round of the Draft, and he’ll allow Matanza to pick up the pieces for him. Roman Reigns comes to Monday Night RAW.
- SmackDown Live maintained their attitude from the last round, intending on having the best tag team division in the WWE. Two key pieces of that movement will be their next Draft choices. Former WWE Tag Team Champions, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno.
- RAW noted that while SmackDown continues to take younger teams for their division, they’re only hurting themselves by neglecting a unit of veterans that have been staring at them in their faces. If one of these next two men were here, he’d certainly jot down Shane McMahon’s and Kurt Angle’s names on ‘The List.’ Monday Night RAW proudly chooses Chris Jericho and Christian.
- Shane stated that he’s unsure if RAW did any research beforehand on which inactive superstars are ready to come off of the shelf soon. While this individual has not been seen nor heard from in months, Shane and Angle both know that he’s almost ready to make an emphatic comeback to in-ring competition. SmackDown Live is now the home of ‘The Celtic Warrior’ Sheamus.
- For RAW’s final televised pick, they wanted to throw in one more piece for their tag team division, and this could end up being one of their most crucial picks when the WWE Universe looks back on the Draft this time next year. RAW selects The Revival.
- As Shane was set to announce his next pick, a commotion was stirred on the RAW side of the stage when Allie accidentally knocked over the microphone. Stephanie berated Allie once again, calling her “worthless” and “pathetic.” Shane noticed his sister’s harsh words before pulling Angle to the side, going over something with him. Angle seemed caught off guard whatever Shane’s suggestion was, but ultimately gave him the clearance to make his announcement. Shane stated that he was making an adjustment on the spot to his Draft plans. SmackDown Live’s final pick… is Allie. The WWE Universe erupted while both Allie and Stephanie sported shocked facial expressions. Allie’s shock then turned to joy as she took the microphone and shouted, “Suck it, Stephanie!” before throwing it over again, this time on purpose. Allie ran over to the SmackDown Live side of the stage, hugging Shane and Angle to thank them for freeing her from Stephanie. “Allie! Allie! You get back here right now! This is not happening!” Stephanie screamed as Allie headed to the backstage area.
MATCH: In a WrestleMania XXX rematch, the result remained the same as Cody Rhodes was able to successfully defend the Intercontinental Championship against CM Punk. Post-match, Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle joined Rhodes in the ring, the two raising the arms of one of their first round picks and a man who will surely become one of SmackDown Live’s foundations going forward in ‘The New Era.’
SUPPLEMENTAL ROUND
- RAW selects Wrestling Royalty
- SmackDown Live selects Austin Aries
- RAW selects Adam Cole and Lana
- SmackDown Live selects The Alpha Wolves
- RAW selects Rusev
- SmackDown Live selects Bo Rotundo and Mojo Rawley
- RAW selects Enzo Amore, Big Cass and Carmella
- SmackDown Live selects TJ Perkins
- RAW selects R-Truth
- SmackDown Live selects Zack Ryder
- RAW selects Matt Hardy
- SmackDown Live selects The Shining Stars
- RAW selects Alicia Fox
- SmackDown Live selects Fandango
- Heath Slater is the only superstar who went un-drafted
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