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Post by Planktung on Feb 1, 2015 7:48:31 GMT -5
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| June 7th, 2013 from Uniondale, NY - Prior to the start of the show, footage was shown from earlier in the day as shouting could be heard coming from the locker room area. Cameras rushed to the scene as we saw Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno arguing with one another while their agent, Paul Heyman, attempted to play peacemaker. "Guys! Guys! Now is not the time for this! King of the Ring is in nine days!" stated Heyman. "Like I said Monday. You were never even going to defeat Daniel Bryan, and you're not going to become World Heavyweight Champion," said Cesaro, Ohno retaliating by saying that he's got the roles wrong on that. "Daniel Bryan would have made you tap out last week had it not been for me. And as far as I'm concerned, I'm the only person in this room who has 'future World Heavyweight Champion' stamped on his resume!" Ohno and Cesaro continued to bicker until the ultimate challenge was laid out. "You couldn't beat Daniel Bryan, and you damn couldn't beat me!" he said. "I can't beat you?! Why don't you test that little theory of yours tonight, Cesaro?!?" shouted Ohno. "NO! NO!" screamed Heyman as Cesaro accepted Ohno's request for a one-on-one match tonight. The two left the room and went their separate ways, leaving Heyman irate over the fact that his clientele is seemingly disintegrating right before his eyes.
After the airing of the intro video, cameras hovered over the fired up audience here in Uniondale as Michael Cole, Josh Mathews and John Bradshaw Layfield welcomed everyone to Friday Night SmackDown! "And what a way to kick things off because as we just heard, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno will go one-on-one tonight for the first time ever in a WWE ring!" said Cole. A graphic was then shown for tonight's tag team main event. WWE Champion John Cena teams up with Cody Rhodes to take on Luke Harper and Erick Rowan of The Wyatt Family. "Cody Rhodes claims that he is a changed man, but does John Cena buy it? Can the WWE Champion trust the man who is remembered as 2012's most heinous superstar?" asked Bradshaw before the signature of The Wyatt Family hit.
"Uniondale...... we're here!" said Bray Wyatt before blowing out his lantern. The entrance music of The Wyatt Family proceeded to hit as Wyatt made his way down to the ring along with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, the two men who will compete in tonight's huge tag team main event. Wyatt took a microphone as he looked out into the audience, many fans holding up lights from their cell phones as a way of showing their support for the 'Eater of Worlds.' "In nine days, John Cena steps into the unknown. In the eyes of many, that unknown might as well be called 'hell.' But in my eyes, I see heaven. But I don't see clouds and lights and all my long-gone loved ones. What I see is darkness. Darkness where my only means of making my way around are through the voices of those who have decided to follow the buzzards. Follow my message! I hear their voices....... 'He's got the whole world his hands..." sang Wyatt as a portion of the WWE Universe joined him. "The voices that act as music to my ears, but they pick at John Cena's ears like sharp knives! He can't stand it! He holds his head and screams for you all to stop! Stop giving in to Bray Wyatt! But it can't be stopped! My message and I! We are unbreakable! Not even the strongest of the Gods could cast their stones and bring me down! I've always said that I've got the whole world in my hands, and in nine days at King of the Ring, I'll have the world's gem in my hands. The WWE Championship!"
Bray Wyatt extended his arms out while smiling, a mixed response emerging from the crowd for his words. Suddenly, the entrance music of Roman Reigns hit to a great response. The United States Champion made his way through the stands as Wyatt was infuriated with the interruption. Reigns took a microphone and stepped into the ring, meeting the entire Wyatt Family. "Bray, you come out here each and every week and talk about how you've got a stranglehold on the WWE Universe. You think that everyone is on the edge of their seat, listening to every single word that comes out of your mouth. You know what I want to do whenever I hear you talk? Take this here fist, cock it and make sure that the only coming out of your mouth from this point on is your own blood," said the 'One Man Army.' "Roman.... I can tell that you believe you're giving off a sense of bravery to all of these people. But I can see right through your words. Behind your false demeanor, I smell fear. Loneliness! Anguish! You're lost. The King of the Ring throne is no longer within reach and you have not a clue of where to go. I can help you, though. All you have to do is look up at the sky! Follow the buzzards! And give your life to us!" said Wyatt, extending an invitation to Reigns to join The Wyatt Family. "You know what I'd rather do than join The Wyatt Family? Beat The Wyatt Family's asses!" said Reigns to another pop from the Uniondale crowd. Wyatt laughed to himself as he, Harper and Rowan all backed away. Suddenly, Rowan charged at Reigns, but the United States Champion was able to pull down the bottom rope and sent him to the outside! Harper tried his luck, but Reigns dodged a Lariat and delivered a Flying Forearm! Reigns had taken out two-thirds of The Wyatt Family as Bray removed his hat and came face-to-face with Reigns, the crowd going wild for the confrontation. "It looks like we've got us a fight on SmackDown!" said Bradshaw before cutting to a commercial break.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #WyattvsReigns | BRAY WYATT W/ THE WYATT FAMILY DEF. UNITED STATES CHAMPION ROMAN REIGNS IN A NON-TITLE MATCH VIA COUNT OUT: A huge opening contest to tonight's edition of SmackDown as the United States Champion, Roman Reigns, was looking to get back on track after failing to advance in the King of the Ring tournament this past Monday on RAW. Reigns was able to dodge a corner Splash from Wyatt, leaving the 'Eater of Worlds' to clutch his chest with it pressed against the second rope. Reigns then ran to ringside, dodged a clothesline Luke Harper and charged at Wyatt with an apron Dropkick. The official quickly checked on Wyatt, giving Erick Rowan the opening to attack Reigns. The 'One Man Army' however, managed strike Rowan a few times before throwing him head-first into the steel ring post. Reigns then turned his attention to Harper, charging into him with a Spear through the barricade and into the time keeper's area! By that point, the official had reached a count of five. Reigns tried to quickly get to his feet and head back into the ring, but was unable to meet the ten count in time.
Boos emerged from the audience as Bray Wyatt was declared the winner of the match via count out, the 'Eater of Worlds' laughing to himself in the ring. Roman Reigns got to his feet and had his hands on the ring apron, showing just how close he was to making it back in in time. "Roman Reigns took his eye off the prize. That's what cost him here tonight," said John Bradshaw Layfield on commentary. The number one contender for the WWE Championship headed up the entrance ramp as Reigns remained at ringside in disappointment, sporting the same facial expression that he had when leaving the arena this past Monday on RAW.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #ICTitle | Returning to SmackDown on SyFy, the entrance music of Seth Rollins hit as the Intercontinental Champion made his way out in front of the hostile Uniondale audience. As Rollins marched down to the ring, a graphic was shown for his King of the Ring Semi-Finals match against Cody Rhodes in nine nights at the King of the Ring Pay-Per-View event. Once in the ring, Rollins said that the fact that he has made it this far in the King of the Ring tournament should come as a surprise to nobody in the WWE Universe. "When I first-stepped foot in a WWE ring, it should have been very clear to everyone that I am not just destined to be a star in this company, but rather THE star around here. I made that point very clear when I debuted at Bragging Rights by taking out the guy who is viewed as the greatest WWE superstar of this generation, John Cena," said Rollins as the mention of Cena garnered a mixed reaction. "Then, the night after WrestleMania, I took out Chris Jericho to become the Intercontinental Champion. A title that I have restored all lost prestige for. And then, I took advantage of an opening a few weeks back on RAW. I'm sure that you all remember it, but just in case, why don't we have another look?" A video package was then shown to recap the occurrence that Rollins was referring to. The Intercontinental Champion assaulted WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels, on RAW the night following Extreme Rules. Michaels ended up being on the receiving end of three Curb Stomps, which landed him in a medical facility. Returning to the arena, Rollins could be seen laughing as he had no remorse for his actions. "Because of me, you will never see Shawn Michaels in a WWE ring again! Actually, I should correct myself. This isn't a exactly a WWE ring. This is Seth Rollins' ring. Don't believe me? Then just watch in nine days when I add the title of King of the Ring to my resume and go on to SummerSlam to become WWE or World Heavyweight Champion. And I will do all of that as the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all-time. And just to further prove that point, I'll go ahead and issue an open challenge right now. You want the chance to become Intercontinental Champion? Then step up to the plate against the most feared man in professional wrestling." Rollins waited in the ring for a few seconds after issuing the open challenge, no one initially answering it. Soon, however, the entrance music of Alberto Del Rio hit. The 'Mexican Aristocrat' made his way down to the ring, telling Rollins that he can brag on and on about his accomplishments thus far, but they mean nothing when compared to his. "Alberto Del Rio won the biggest Royal Rumble match in history. You want to talk about attacking an already-retired Shawn Michaels? I am the man who forced Edge into retirement, perro. I won Money in the Bank and used it to become WWE Champion, something that you will never accomplish. I already know a thing or two about becoming a champion at SummerSlam, and I'm going to do it again after I win the King of the Ring tournament in nine days. And on top of that, I'm going to be the man who defeats you for the Intercontinental Championship!" Del Rio removed his scarf as an official ran down to the ring, the Intercontinental Title match being made official.
SETH ROLLINS DEF. ALBERTO DEL RIO TO RETAIN THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: While this match was initially a strange one of the audience with both Seth Rollins and Alberto Del Rio being heels, they soon had someone to cheer for as Dean Ambrose was shown walking through the stands, security guards stopping him. When the 'Lunatic Fringe' showed the guards his ticket for SmackDown, they had no choice but to allow him to continue on his way to his front row seat. "Dean Ambrose has no business being here! That man was fired by Triple H!" shouted John Bradshaw Layfield on commentary before Michael Cole pointed out that Ambrose is not here as a competitor. "Ambrose is only allowed in arenas when he is set to compete in a King of the Ring match, but with a ticket, he can show up at any point," said Cole. Neither Rollins or Del Rio let Ambrose's presence distract them, even with the Uniondale crowd chanting, "We want Ambrose!" throughout much of the match. As Del Rio attempted to deliver a Backstabber, Rollins was able to hold onto the top rope, which caused the 'Mexican Aristocrat' to fall back onto the canvas. Rollins capitalized by hitting Del Rio with Avada Kedavra, followed by a Curb Stomp to get the victory.
Seth Rollins stood to his feet as he was handed back the Intercontinental Championship, raising it high in the air. "This match could have served as a preview of the King of the Ring Finals, and if that's case, Seth Rollins will be our new King in nine nights," said John Bradshaw Layfield. Rollins would then head to ringside to confront Dean Ambrose, who sat in the front row as an audience member. The two exchanged words for a bit before Rollins shoved the 'Lunatic Fringe.' Ambrose responded physically as he grabbed Rollins' head and slammed it against the barricade! The WWE Universe erupted as Ambrose leaped over the barricade, taking Rollins and throwing him shoulder-first into the steel steps. Ambrose then slid into the ring and attacked Alberto Del Rio, the man who he meets in a Semi-Finals match at King of the Ring. Several security guards soon hit the scene, restraining Ambrose and carrying him out of the arena. Ambrose's presence, however, was very much felt as Rollins and Del Rio remained down while the WWE Universe gave the 'Lunatic Fringe' a great ovation. "Call him unstable if you want, John, but the fact of the matter is that Dean Ambrose very well could be the 2013 King of the Ring. And if that were to happen, he wouldn't just earn himself a championship opportunity at SummerSlam. He would win his job back," said Michael Cole.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #NevillevsGabriel | A promo was shown for next Wednesday's edition of NXT. In his first title defense, Tyler Breeze puts the NXT Championship on the line against the man who walked into NXT TakeOver with the gold, Adam Cole. Plus, what is next in the rivalry between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens? WWE NXT, next Wednesday night on ION Television.
ADRIAN NEVILLE DEF. JUSTIN GABRIEL: This past Monday night on RAW, Adrian Neville made his debut on WWE's flagship show in the King of the Ring tournament. Tonight, it was time for the 'Man That Gravity Forgot' to make his SmackDown debut. As Justin Gabriel was looking to deliver a Superplex, Neville was able to fight out of it and plant Gabriel with a Sunset Flip. Neville climbed back onto the top rope, coming with the Red Arrow to pick up the victory.
Adrian Neville stood to his feet at the sound of the bell as the WWE Universe applauded the 'Man That Gravity Forgot' for a successful SmackDown. A slow motion replay of the Red Arrow was shown as the commentary unit praised Neville's performance, John Bradshaw Layfield stating that he had not been that impressed with a young superstar's agility in years. "The sky is the limit for Adrian Neville, and even then, I'm sure that he can soar past it with what we saw from him tonight," added Bradshaw as Neville made his way up the entrance ramp after a successful showing in his first match on SmackDown.
Backstage, CM Punk and Wade Barrett were shown walking down a corridor. They will respond to what took place on RAW between Triple H and Paige, next on SmackDown!
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #TheUprising | Returning to Friday Night SmackDown, the entrance music of CM Punk hit as the WWE Universe nearly blew the roof off of the arena. Punk made his way out to the stage along with Wade Barrett, the two set to do battle with Randy Orton, Batista and Derrick Bateman in nine nights at King of the Ring for the WWE Tag Team Championships. However, their focus tonight was on what transpired at the conclusion of Monday Night RAW. Once in the ring, Punk and Barrett both took microphones as the crowd continued to go wild for a bit before quieting down. "Here's the thing. I've done some pretty despicable things in my career and you all know that. I practically held this company hostage two years ago for the WWE Championship and a couple of other perks. Wade Barrett over here tried to take over the WWE twice. Once with The Nexus, and the other time as a part of People Power. But even in those times, we both knew that there were certain lines that you don't cross. I guess that doesn't apply to you when you're walking around here with a suit and a last name that you acquired through marriage," stated Punk before Barrett took over. "This whole story between Triple H and myself doesn't date back to just a few weeks ago. This is all started one year ago. I suffered an injury and was forced to relinquish the WWE Championship. It was the hardest thing that I ever had to do, but after a long conversation with Hunter, I knew that it had to be done because a company without its champion is not best for business. A few weeks later, I came to find out that my injury wasn't as severe as once thought, meaning that I never even had to let go of the WWE Title. I took my frustrations out on Brad Maddox and is Administration, but the real issue lied with Triple H. He was the one who made sure that I was no longer the WWE Champion and that's because he never me to represent the WWE in that manner. He did the same thing to Wrestling Royalty back in April and it cost them the greatest WWE Tag Team Championship reign in history. There are no lengths that man will not go in order to get what he wants, and that was made even further evident by what he did to Paige." CM Punk then said that the reason he and Barrett respect Paige so much is because she has the same attitude as them. "Paige is not going to put up with anyone's crap and she proved that by having the balls to stand up to Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. And what happened to her? Hunter took her out. He Pedigreed her in the middle of this ring and had it not been for us on Monday, he would have bashed her head in with a sledgehammer. It's not a coincidence that nobody has seen or heard from Triple H since then. Barrett and I already searched the entire building for his ass because we told ourselves that the second we see him, we would make sure that he never walks again. We can't find him, though. We also can't find Stephanie McMahon. Or Kane. Or Randy Orton. Or Batista. Or Derrick Bateman. Not a single member of The Committee is here, but we know that they're watching this right now from some hideout so you lowlifes better listen clearly. When Paige's face hit this mat on RAW, you all declared war. You want a war? You've got one. But we're not going to call it that. This isn't a war. This isn't a battle. This..... is an Uprising. The Uprising."
As Punk and Barrett were preparing to leave the ring, the entrance music of Kaitlyn suddenly hit to the surprise of everyone in attendance. The 'Hybrid Diva' made her way down to the ring as the only member of The Committee in the arena tonight. She stepped into the ring, telling Punk and Barrett that they apparently didn't search far enough since they weren't able to find her. "Don't worry about where Triple H, Stephanie McMahon or anyone else in The Committee are. Worry about what's going to happen in this little 'Uprising' that you both speak of. Let's see. You guys are here, but where's the rest of the army that is supposed to be backing you up? Paige isn't here. Wrestling Royalty are about to be thrown into jail. Dean Ambrose is never going to see a WWE paycheck ever again. Dolph Ziggler is resting in a hospital bed. This is a war that the two of you can't win. So just stop now and save yourselves any more beat downs," said the number one contender for the Divas Championship. Wade Barrett slowly approached Kaitlyn, soon cornering her. "Your boss might be willing to put his hands on a woman, but we're not. So just make sure that you give this message to The Committee. Whether it's in this ring, the locker room or the street. When Punk and I see any of them, it's going to get ugly real quickly. Especially at King of the Ring when we take the WWE Tag Team Championships from Randy Orton and Batista. The fact that Derrick Bateman is in there with us is just an added bonus. Once we're done with them, nothing's going to stop us from getting to Triple H," said Barrett. He and Punk made their way up the entrance ramp as Kaitlyn continued to taunt them. Suddenly, the crowd reaction became noticeably positive. Punk stopped himself, turning around towards Kaitlyn. "Like Barrett said. Neither of us are going to do anything to you, Kaitlyn..... but she probably will," said Punk. The confused Kaitlyn turned around as the Divas Champion, AJ Lee, was shown in the ring! AJ charged into Kaitlyn, taking her down with a Thesz Press and a few strikes. Kaitlyn was able to push AJ away, but she grabbed her Divas Championship and struck the 'Hybrid Diva' in the face! The crowd popped heavily as AJ picked up a microphone. "You know. People have been asking me where I stand in this war. Let me make it clear that I will NEVER fight for you, Kaitlyn, or The Committee ever again. At the same time, I'm not going to stand side-by-side with Paige, because quite frankly, she can go to hell and so can the two of you for stopping her from getting what she deserved!" shouted AJ as she stared at Punk and Barrett. The WWE Universe was unsure how to response as AJ continued on, saying that she's not taking anyone's side. "All I need right now is the Divas Championship. The very title that you're not going to be able to take from me at King of the Ring. So Kaitlyn. CM Punk. Wade Barrett. Triple H. Stephanie McMahon...... Paige. I hope that this war wipes all of you out and I'm the only one left standing!" AJ Lee threw her microphone down as a mixed response emerged from the audience, Punk and Barrett heading to the backstage area.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #CesarovsOhno | Returning to SmackDown on SyFy, footage was shown from an interview that Renee Young conducted with CM Punk and Wade Barrett on the WWE App. While Punk and Barrett did not have much to say, they did lay out a challenge to The Committee. "We don't care if it's Triple H, Kane, Randy Orton, Batista or Derrick Bateman. Hell, it could even be Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury. Show up to RAW on Monday and meet us in that ring. Not for a match, but for a fight," said Punk before he and Barrett left the scene.
KASSIUS OHNO DEF. ANTONIO CESARO: In the eyes of many fans watching, this match between Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro was the best match that the WWE has produced on television in 2013 thus far. Paul Heyman watched from ringside as his two clients battled it out as a result of a heated argument earlier in the day. After Cesaro planted Ohno with a deadlift Suplex, the 'King of Swing' decided to take a page out of his partner's book. Cesaro attempted to deliver a Discus Elbow, but Ohno was able to dodge it. He got a hold of Cesaro and hit a Northern Lights Suplex with a bridge, but could not get the victory as Cesaro was able to use his strength to lift himself up. Cesaro turned Ohno around, catching him with a few knees to the top of his head. Ohno backed into a corner as Cesaro charged at him, but 'That Young Knockout Kid' was able to move out of harm's way. Ohno then attempted to connect with a Roaring Elbow, but Cesaro dodged it by grabbing Ohno's legs and pulling down to the mat for the Cesaro Swing! After more than a few rotations, Cesaro snapped his neck and placed his tag team partner in position for the Neutralizer. Ohno, however, was able to fight out of it, pushing Cesaro away. Ohno looked to connect with a Yakuza Kick, but missed it as Cesaro grabbed Ohno's leg, placing him in what looked to be a Torture Rack position. "You're kidding me!" said Michael Cole on commentary, a portion of the audience going wild as they knew what Cesaro was attempting. A maneuver that we have yet to see him perform in a WWE ring, the UFO. Before Cesaro could spin around, Ohno slid off of his shoulders. He caught Cesaro with a Roaring Elbow to the back of the head, grabbing and turning him around for one more elbow to the side of his face! Cesaro fell back onto the canvas as Ohno got the cover and the win!
Kassius Ohno stood to his feet following his victory as Paul Heyman appeared to be in relief at ringside, knowing that the battle between his two clients was now over. "Kassius Ohno might have just proven himself as the superior Paul Heyman Guy, as well as the next World Heavyweight Champion," stated John Bradshaw Layfield. Heyman stepped into the ring to raise Ohno's hand as Cesaro slowly stirred to his feet. Ohno's music silence as he and Cesaro came face-to-face, Heyman pleading with the two to shake hands. After a stare down, Ohno extended his hand out to his partner. Cesaro showed a bit of hesitance, but ultimately accepted the handshake. "Thank you!" shouted Heyman, who was extremely delighted to see his two clients back on the same page. Suddenly, the audience members went wild as the World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan, ran down to the ring. He stepped onto the top rope, coming down with a Dropkick to both Cesaro and Ohno! The two 'Paul Heyman Guys' rolled out of the ring as Bryan picked up the World Championship that he had thrown into the ring during his entrance. "Yes! Yes! Yes!" shouted Bryan and the WWE Universe repeatedly as Heyman, Cesaro and Ohno retreated up the entrance ramp. Who will leave King of the Ring in nine days as the World Heavyweight Champion when the title is up for grabs in a city that Bryan, Ohno and Cesaro know very well, Chicago?
In the locker room area, WWE Champion John Cena was shown preparing for tonight's main event when he was approached by his tag team partner for the evening, Cody Rhodes. The two stared at one another before the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' broke the silence. "Look, I know that you don't exactly trust me and that's fine. You have every reason to doubt me, but just know that I'm not after you or your championship. At least not yet. That comes at SummerSlam because when I win the King of the Ring tournament, I will be coming for the WWE Championship. But King of the Ring is nine days and SummerSlam is even further off in the future. I'm focus on tonight when we beat Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Whether you trust me or not," said Rhodes before leaving the room, Cena still conflicted over whether or not he should instill his trust into Rhodes.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #TysonKidd | Returning from the commercial break, the entrance music of Tyson Kidd hit to a chorus of boos from the Uniondale audience. Kidd made his way down to the ring, taking a microphone and saying that he knows he isn't the most loved superstar on the roster among the WWE Universe. "But this isn't about me right now. Last week, I came out to this ring with my wife, Natalya, and I humiliated her in front of the entire world. It wasn't until The Rock talked a bit of sense into me that I knew where I went wrong. Natalya..... all that I'm asking for is for you to come down to this ring. Please, Nattie," said Kidd, the commentators trying to figure out exactly what he was trying to do. After a few seconds of silence, Natalya's entrance music hit as she slowly made her way down to the ring, clearly hesitant to do so after what transpired last week on a live edition of SmackDown. Kidd held the bottom rope down with his foot to help his wife into the ring, even handing her a microphone. "Nattie, just hear me out for two minutes, alright? As of late, I've made the mistake of putting my career ahead of our marriage. The Rock said it best last week. I'm always going to have opportunities to become World Heavyweight Champion and establish myself as the greatest professional wrestler in the world, but if I don't change my attitude, I may not always have you there. And I want you to be in my life more than anything. More than any championships or accolades-" said Kidd before he was cut off by Natalya. "Tyson, I appreciate what you're trying to do. I really do, but you have to understand that the past two months of my life haven't been easy at all. I'm tired of us fighting all the time. I'm tired of just about everything regarding us. I don't know if there is even an 'us' at this point, Tyson," said Natalya. "Please, Nattie. Just let me-" said Kidd before being interrupted again. "Just let you what, Tyson? You said you're sorry and I appreciate that, but I don't know if I can accept your apology." Natalya tried to leave the ring at that point, but Kidd was able to stop her by uttering these words. "I was hoping that we could, maybe, renew our vows." Natalya turned around and faced her husband, who appeared to be sincere. Kidd would then get down on one knee, holding Natalya's hand while the audience chanted, "No!" repeatedly. "Don't do it, Tyson. I've divorced plenty of women before. You'll be fine," said John Bradshaw Layfield on commentary. "Natalya Neidhart, would you do me the honor of marrying me again?" The crowd chant continued as Natalya looked back and forth between the WWE Universe and Kidd. "Tyson, I...... I need some time to think," said Natalya before leaving the ring. Tyson Kidd remained in the ring after pouring his heart out in front of the world in an attempt to save his marriage.
Cutting to the outside of the arena, CM Punk and Wade Barrett were shown leaving the arena after sending a message to The Committee earlier in the evening. As they were walking outside, they met Dean Ambrose, who was sitting against a production truck. "You're.... just out here?" asked Punk. "It's not like I had anywhere else to go after they threw me out. Besides, I grew up on the streets. I was practically raised by wolves. I know a few things about surviving on my own," said Ambrose. "Well pretty soon, you won't have to be on your own. You're gonna win King of the Ring, get your job back and then join us in kicking The Committee's asses so that you don't have anything to worry about when you get a title match at SummerSlam. Now come on. You're part of this Uprising," said Barrett to the 'Lunatic Fringe.' Punk and Barrett continued on their way as Ambrose joined them.
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| Returning from the commercial break, a promo was shown for Rusev, who has made his presence known in WWE after returning to action last Thursday on a live edition of SmackDown, demolishing Kofi Kingston before doing the same to Santino Marella on RAW this past Monday. In the backstage area, Matt Striker was shown standing by with Rusev, as well as his manager, Lana. "Rusev, I wanted to get a comme-" said Striker before Lana cut him off. "Whatever you wish to ask Rusev, you ask me," she said. Striker then asked Lana what she and Rusev believe their purpose in WWE is? "You're joking, right? Pathetic American. Cannot even figure out the obvious. Rusev is here to assert the dominance of the greatest country in the world, Mother Russia. Never before has Rusev been pinned or made to submit and that is how things will stay. Whichever other stupid American wants to try their luck, Rusev will be more than happy to CRUSH!" said Lana while clinching her hand into a fist.
THE REAL AMERICANS W/ ZEB COLTER DEF. THE USOS IN MATCH 2 OF THE BEST OF FIVE SERIES: Match two in the Best of Five Series to determine the new number one contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships. After The Usos managed to take match one this past Monday on RAW, The Real Americans needed a victory here tonight to avoid being down two matches to none. Fortunately for them, they were able to succeed after Jack Swagger and Shelton Benjamin took Jey Uso out with a Gutwrench Powerbom/Springboard Clothesline combination, Benjamin getting the pinfall.
Shelton Benjamin stood to his feet at the sound of the bell as Zeb Colter stepped into the ring, raising the arms of The Real Americans. With this victory for Jack Swagger and Benjamin, the series is now tied at one match a piece. "If I'm betting on this series, I say that The Real Americans take these next two matches and go on to become WWE Tag Team Champions!" said John Bradshaw Layfield on commentary as Zeb Colter lead a portion of the WWE Universe in a, "We, the people!" pledge.
A graphic was shown for tonight's tag team main event. WWE Champion John Cena teams with an unlikely ally, Cody Rhodes, as they take on Luke Harper and Erick Rowan of The Wyatt Family! That match is coming up next on SmackDown!
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WWE CHAMPION JOHN CENA & CODY RHODES DEF. LUKE HARPER & ERICK ROWAN W/ BRAY WYATT VIA DISQUALIFICATION: A huge tag team bout to close out SmackDown as John Cena had the opportunity to get the upperhand over two-thirds of The Wyatt Family before defending his WWE Championship against Bray Wyatt at King of the Ring. Throughout the match, Cody Rhodes proved to be a trusting ally of Cena's, focusing solely on Harper and Rowan while being able to work well with the champion. Still, however, it was clear that Cena had his doubts about the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling.' As Cena had Rowan on his shoulders for an Attitude Adjustment, Harper rolled into the ring and attempted to get involved. Rhodes, however, was able to take him out momentarily with a Disaster Kick. After Cena planted Rowan with the Attitude Adjustment, Bray Wyatt slid into the ring and attacked the WWE Champion, causing the disqualification finish.
The bell was sounded repeatedly as Bray Wyatt stomped away on John Cena before Cody Rhodes shoved the 'Eater of Worlds' into a corner. Rhodes unloaded with right hand strikes onto Wyatt until Luke Harper pulled him away. Erick Rowan was soon back on his feet as well, leaving Cena and Rhodes in a 3-on-2 disadvantage. The assault from The Wyatt Family continued until the entrance theme of Roman Reigns hit! "Oh my!" shouted Michael Cole on commentary as the WWE Universe came unglued for the United States Champion. Reigns, who was defeated by Bray Wyatt earlier in the night, rushed through the audience and over the barricade, Harper and Rowan exiting the ring to take care of him. Reigns dodged a Clothesline from Rowan as he drilled Harper with a Spear! When Reigns stood to his feet, Harper got a hold of his neck, but was soon hit with a Suicide Dive from Rhodes! Harper's lower back hit the edge of the announce table as Reigns charged into him with a Superman Punch, causing him to fall over the table! Back in the ring, Cena was able to miraculously jump to his feet and hoist Wyatt onto his shoulders, but the number one contender for the WWE Championship was able to fight out of it. Wyatt rolled out of the ring and headed up the entrance ramp as Reigns and Rhodes joined Cena in the ring. The three faces stood tall as the Uniondale audience was sent home happy, Wyatt standing on the stage and vowing to gain revenge against all three of them.
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Post by tg11 on Feb 1, 2015 11:23:14 GMT -5
- It seems Heyman's guys can't seem to get along, seeds of doubt seeds of tension seeds of dissension planted between Cesaro and Ohno and it seems Daniel Bryan the World Heavyweight Champion his plans of "Divide and Conquer" seem to be working because Cesaro and Ohno it looks like they could turn on each other it looks like they could tear each other apart and of course they will get their chance, Heyman's guys facing each other in a match you can bet Heyman is not a happy camper right now
- As for the Wyatt Family starting off Smackdown tonight, makes sense considering Bray Wyatt has to face John Cena for the WWE Championship at King of the Ring in less than 9 days and in 9 days Bray Wyatt's message could further be spread should he become WWE Champion because it could very well happen but just as he, Harper and Rowan are in the ring they are interrupted by the WWE United States Champion Roman Reigns of all people, Reigns is face to face with the Wyatt Family but all I have to ask is why? Why is Reigns interrupting Wyatt? What business does he even have being out here?
- It leading to a match between the WWE United States Champion Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt and Bray Wyatt the #1 Contender for the WWE Championship beats Roman Reigns by countout, this doesn't necessarily hurt Reigns but rather protects Bray Wyatt considering he needs all the momentum he can get going into King of the Ring considering he is facing John Cena but also Reigns even though he did lose this match he lost by countout but if it had been a clean loss then it would have really have killed his momentum
- Seth Rollins the WWE Intercontinental Champion proving exactly why he is the future of this company I mean he is on the roll of his young WWE career I mean look at what he's done already, he is the reason probably why we will never ever see Shawn Michaels again in a WWE ring Curb Stomping Michaels into oblivion but he has become WWE Intercontinental Champion beating a future WWE Hall of Famer in Jericho, he's beaten Ambrose I mean he has basically beaten whoever has tried to challenge him for his title turning away all challengers and now he is in the King of the Ring semi-finals where he will face Cody Rhodes and just when he is about to extend an open challenge to anyone, Del Rio interrupts him, now this I definitely did not expect
- Heel vs heel contest with Rollins going over Del Rio to retain his WWE Intercontinental Championship, after this how could you bet against Seth Rollins to win King of the Ring? I mean he just beat one of the King of the Ring semi-finalists and not just in any regular old singles match but in a WWE Intercontinental Championship match to retain his title, Rollins turning away yet another challenger for his title I mean Del Rio is yet another name that Rollins has on his belt yet another name Rollins has beaten and after this I just hope Cody Rhodes knows what he's in for come King of the Ring
- After Rollins' match he gets in Ambrose's face, big mistake, Ambrose attacks Rollins and Del Rio and then gets carted off by security, what a great move on Ambrose's part really great move I like it, but Ambrose being carted off by security I wonder why? The Committee are obviously not here so if they are not then why should Ambrose be carted off by security?
- Adrian Neville in his first Smackdown match he actually manages to win his match all be it against Justin Gabriel, a true battle of the high-flyers with Neville having the Red Arrow move in his arsenal and Gabriel having the 450 Splash in his arsenal I mean I am just blown away by the moves some of these guys do guys like Neville I am telling you are the future of this business and he more or less just proved that he is going to be part of the new youth movement that WWE has for years to come
- CM Punk and Wade Barrett form an Uprising and this Uprising could have a serious movement here on their hands especially if more and more superstars join their cause, they can actually remove Triple H and Stephanie and the rest of The Committee out of power but here is hoping that the WWE Board of Directors that you guys are watching this right now because after what Triple H did to Paige he should be fired as COO of this company and isn't it convenient that none of the Committee members are here tonight on Smackdown really convenient but oh wait one of them is here, that being Kaitlyn and Kaitlyn being the one to interrupt Punk and Barrett like really Kaitlyn? Kaitlyn sure has some guts especially because she knows what Punk and Barrett could do to her but she is standing her ground but instead of Punk and Barrett putting their hands on her, AJ Lee the WWE Divas Champion does
- AJ Lee the WWE Divas Champion she can say that she is not a part of this war and that she will not be taking sides but after King of the Ring you can bet that she will, I mean it is inevitable that she will I mean come on
- The Uprising, Punk and Barrett challenging The Committee to show up on RAW this Monday but are The Committee man enough to show up? Or are they still going to hide like the cowards they are? Because they know that if they show up all of them are marked men and women
- Kassius Ohno proving exactly why he is the future, and let's face it Ohno has more of a future as a Paul Heyman Guy than Cesaro does because let's face it out of Cesaro and Ohno who is the more superior of these 2 wrestlers? I would definitely say Ohno and he more or less proved it by actually beating Cesaro pinning him 1...2..3 right in the middle of that ring even though Cesaro he did take it to his tag team partner I mean these 2 really went at each other in this match they weren't holding anything back but then after the match Heyman wants his men to shake hands and they do, I figured that there would have been even more tension after this match but then cue Daniel Bryan the World Heavyweight Champion showing up right after the match and just when he gets into the ring Heyman and his men high-tail it out of there I wonder why?
- Cena shouldn't trust Cody Rhodes and honestly after the dastardly things Rhodes has done to superstars in his past namely in all of 2012 how can anyone especially Cena trust him especially tonight considering Cena and Rhodes have to team together to face the team of Luke Harper & Erick Rowan of the Wyatt Family
- Tyson Kidd and Natalya segment, Tyson wants to renew their vows he wants to get married again but will Natalya want to marry Tyson again? That is the million dollar question I mean they have had their fair share of marriage issues I mean honestly, their segment reminds me so much of The Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth from way back in the day but I wonder if Tyson is really genuine about fixing his marriage? Or if it is all a ploy on his part? Either way Natalya I just hope she doesn't take Tyson back not until he proves himself worthy
- The Uprising has a new member, Dean Ambrose, Ambrose is the third man for this group of renegades and I actually like it, The Uprising could honestly take over WWE and begin invading live events they could begin invading RAW, NXT, Smackdown even PPV events until The Committee is forced to be out of power, they could rebel against the system and the Board of Directors will have no choice but to fire Triple H as COO
- I swear isn't Rusev defeated now? Didn't Rusev lose at WrestleMania 29 to Ryback? Or are we all supposed to forget that Rusev lost on PPV? Because let's face it he did, he lost at the Show of all Shows I distinctly remember Rusev losing to Ryback in this diary so what you are saying is for me to forget that it even happened like don't insult my intelligence here on that because I distinctly remember that match and the build-up towards it
- Match 2 in the Best of 5 Series for the #1 Contender's Spot for the WWE Tag Team Championships and The Real Americans tie up the series winning this match by beating The Usos, it is now 1-1 in the series, but just know that the winners of this series are going to have to face the WWE Tag Team Champions Batista & Orton of The Committee or it could end up even being Punk & Barrett, either way this was a great match nonetheless and seeing Swagger & Shelton Benjamin, Colter's boys winning this match and with their new tag team finisher, this was a really impressive finisher, a Gutwrench Powerbomb/Springboard Clothesline combination, one of the best tag team finishers I have seen in recent memory bar none
- And in the main event, WWE Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes beating Harper & Rowan of the Wyatt Family all be it by DQ with Bray Wyatt getting involved and then he, Harper and Rowan beating down both Cena and Rhodes right after the match makes sense and just when they have the upper hand the WWE United States Champion Roman Reigns comes to make the save for both Cena and Rhodes to end Smackdown, really great way to end Smackdown, I had my doubts about Cody but it seems his face turn is pretty much solidified or it is official now, Cody Rhodes is now officially a babyface
- I see a 6 Man Tag Team Match on RAW this Monday with WWE Champion John Cena teaming up with the WWE United States Champion Roman Reigns and with Cody Rhodes to take on the team of The Wyatt Family all 3 of them that being Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan
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Post by Elliot on Feb 1, 2015 12:20:36 GMT -5
Time for some SmackDown shiznit. Interesting opening segment and perhaps a foreshadowing confrontation between Bray Wyatt and Roman Reigns for the future? I could see them clashing. Some sort of uncertain finish was necessary here to keep both men strong going into King of the Ring, mostly Bray Wyatt. I'd love to see him become the WWE Champion but I have a feeling he won't. Glad that Seth Rollins retained the Intercontinental Championship here. I definitely see a Shield final, and I'd like to see Dean Ambrose be the one to walk away as King. Good win for Adrian Neville, I think if you find the right angle for him he could be a good addition. I can't see him rising above Intercontinental/United States Championship material though. Big segment to follow up, and AJ Lee getting the last word shows that you're still holding onto this divas division being a main focus. I like it. Kassius Ohno defeating his ally Cesaro was a shock. I don't think the post-match handshake was all too genuine though. I think when it comes down to it, one of them is going to screw the other over in order to become World Heavyweight Champion, and rightfully so. Who wouldn't want that? But I think at the end of the day, Daniel Bryan will be the one to leave as Champion. Tyson Kidd re-proposing to Natalya? I don't know where this is heading but I like it. Tyson Kidd really needs to be in the spotlight for sure. Seems only right that the Real Americans get a victory of their own in this Best of Five Series to level the score. I'm hoping The Usos ultimately come out on top though. Huge main event with the suspicious alignment change of Cody Rhodes still on everyone's mind. It's definitely a ploy to take out Cena in the future and make his mark in WWE history. The disqualification kept everyone strong, and of course Reigns returns to finish what he started earlier. Do I smell a Six=-Man Tag Team Match on the horizon? I think so.
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Post by Planktung on Feb 1, 2015 14:10:01 GMT -5
- I swear isn't Rusev defeated now? Didn't Rusev lose at WrestleMania 29 to Ryback? Or are we all supposed to forget that Rusev lost on PPV? Because let's face it he did, he lost at the Show of all Shows I distinctly remember Rusev losing to Ryback in this diary so what you are saying is for me to forget that it even happened like don't insult my intelligence here on that because I distinctly remember that match and the build-up towards it Rusev's loss at WrestleMania was in a Flag Match, meaning that it did not come as a result of a pinfall or submission. Hence why I did not refer to him as "undefeated."
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Post by tg11 on Feb 1, 2015 15:48:08 GMT -5
- I swear isn't Rusev defeated now? Didn't Rusev lose at WrestleMania 29 to Ryback? Or are we all supposed to forget that Rusev lost on PPV? Because let's face it he did, he lost at the Show of all Shows I distinctly remember Rusev losing to Ryback in this diary so what you are saying is for me to forget that it even happened like don't insult my intelligence here on that because I distinctly remember that match and the build-up towards it Rusev's loss at WrestleMania was in a Flag Match, meaning that it did not come as a result of a pinfall or submission. Hence why I did not refer to him as "undefeated." Now I see what you are saying, Rusev is unpinned or unsubmitted now I see what you are saying
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Feb 1, 2015 16:18:50 GMT -5
NXT! NXT! NXT! Tyler Breeze opening is best. I don't see his reign lasting too long though. There is too much talent down in NXT for him to get a lengthy run, no matter how good he is. Adam Cole invoking his rematch clause is for the best. Cole/Breeze should be excellent next week. I feel like Hideo Itami and Finn Balor against the Addiction should have been a bigger deal. It could main event NXT. Also, sounded like a great match but I'm not sold on it ending via pinfall. I would've have one of those teams beat another team to get them over before we did this. Michael Bennett flipping out over the Maria situation is a good way to go about this angle. BLUE PANTS! Sasha Banks winning was for the best though. The Blue Pants name only got over though because of Enzo and Cass calling her that. Great promo from Sasha as well. Also, I liked the Bo/Baron stuff. Bo is the perfect chicken heel for this role. Sir Kenneth Cameron is still a character I enjoy but I picture him as the scraggly Bram. I'm never a fan of a Corey Graves loss though. Kevin Owen's story was well done. He didn't come off as a crybaby and still looked badass. Sami Zayn's side came off well too and this was a great way to end things. You have a tough juggling act considering the sheer amount of talent in NXT, but I have faith you will do well.
Onto Smackdown and I'm loving the chemistry issues between Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro. Ooh, a one on one match? Me like. I love that you bill Cody Rhodes as the most heinous man in 2012. Really makes his heel run stand out. Well, you already write Bray Wyatt perfectly and now you have Roman Reigns down exactly the way he should be. Huge opening contest for Smackdown, that could be a potential big money PPV feud. The countout finish worked best here though. Seth Rollins issuing open challenges for the Intercontinental Title sounds similar to what I do with Cody Rhodes. I would be all for a prolonged feud over the IC Title between Alberto Del Rio and Rollins. Could make for excellent matches. Seth retaining is the way to go. Avada Kedavra is still a beautiful name. Dean Ambrose being in the crowd is a good way to build towards the King of the Ring while he's not allowed around. The possibility of Ambrose/Rollins in the finals is amazing. Would be the most talented finals in KOTR history. Wait, Edge and Kurt Angle were in the Finals once weren't they? Is Adrian Neville on the main roster now? Good win. I dig CM Punk and Wade Barrett as, not friend, but partners. All because of a common enemy. Bringing it back to Barrett having to relinquish the title was smart. Kaitlyn interrupting is a sweet way to tie in the Divas Championship and keep it incredibly relevant. Good promo from AJ Lee as well. I'm glad she's not on any side. Great Ohno/Cesaro match, but I was surprised as the clean result. Interesting call. JBL's commentary during the Tyson Kidd segment was gold. I love the shine that he's getting. I'm intrigued by the re-marriage proposal. As expected, the Best of Five is now even. Bravo, this is a great way to get the tag division some love. I guess it was smart to save the DQ finish for the main event though Erick Rowan or Luke Harper getting pinned would have been okay. Reigns making the save in the end was cool too, as that's a big spot for the US Champion. Another great show.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Feb 2, 2015 13:51:57 GMT -5
Well, damn, interesting way to kick things off on Smackdown with Cesaro and Ohno getting pissy at each other. A match between them shall be interesting but I don't expect them to split out of this little thing, nor at King of the Ring. Not yet. A good way to start things off with Bray, being interrupted uniquely by Roman Reigns. BAH GAWD HE HAS A MICROPHONE GET IT AWAY FROM HIM. Bray beating him by count out was fine, it kept Roman strong. MAKE SURE HE LOOKS REALLY, REALLY STRONG. A good promo to come from Seth Rollins, leading to a match between him and fellow KOTR participant Alberto Del Rio. Of course, Seth was going to retain. A good way to promote the belt and the belt, though. Props. HEY! DEAN AMBROSE! LUNATIC FRINGE ON THE LOOSE! Take that, Rollins, you summinabish. Adrian Neville versus Justin Gabriel sounds fun. Well, it was mostly just a squash for Neville though. Fine. Pfft, The Uprising. Sounds a like a pretty crappy good group to go against The Authority. I'm anticipating this will be a summer-long feud, if not longer, and it should be interesting to see what comes out of it in the end. I'm sorry, THE COMMITTEE. WHATEVER. Kassius Ohno beating Antonio Cesaro was fine, they got it out of their systems and it didn't really matter who won I suppose. Well, Cesaro was already somewhat established so. Whatevs. Hello Daniel Bryan, take that PHGs! Haha, Tyson Kidd is a queer, asking Natalya to marry him again. I mean, totally a nice move by him. I hope Nattie leaves him for somebody like Batista and we can find out how big his schlong is. Yeah, Striker, Rusev crush. Why is Striker still around? Where is Renee, damn it!? The Real Americans winning match two of the best of five series was expected to tie things up and I'm glad. Like I said before, whoever wins this will basically be determined by whoever the champions are or vice versa. Finally, a good main event with John Cena and Cody Rhodes, for the best, overcoming Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Roman Reigns joining the good guys at the ends fit the situation well and gave a good ending that could lead to a six man tag on Monday, perhaps? A strong episode of Smackdown, but it seemed quite long for a Smackdown show. Make Roman look really, really strong.
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Post by Planet Charisma on Feb 3, 2015 11:19:22 GMT -5
As with all sims, I'll have to catch up. I like your layout and the use of the hashtag. Wyatt promo sounded realistic (for better or for worse, depending on your view of him). I like how you went about Wyatt/Reigns since Wyatt technically won, but Reigns didn't really "lose" much. I'm so glad you brought KOTR back as I think it's a major thing that WWE is missing right now, and should be doing. Seth as IC Champ.....nice. Neville/Gabriel is a nice little match.
Not sure about HHH hitting Paige with a sledgehammer (or threatening), but it's edgy. A good old marriage storyline, I like it. There are so many angles you can go with it so I'm looking forward to that very much. I'm not a huge fan of best-of-5 since it usually ends up boiling down to the fifth match. The main event was realistic as Smackdown is still Smackdown.
Congrats on getting so far, one year in a sim alone is applause-worthy.
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Post by Jord on Feb 3, 2015 20:52:27 GMT -5
The layout you're using is great! I love the addition of the Twitter hashtags at the side. The opening segment was a hot way to kick the show off. I love how it transitioned into a match between the pair. Not entirely surprised to see the match end in a count-out in order to keep both guys looking strong. I'm liking how you had Reigns get unintentionally counted out as opposed to Wyatt just bailing. Rollins retaining over Del Rio wasn't much of a surprise honestly. Really liked Ambrose attacking Rollins before then doing the same to Alberto. Tyler Breeze as NXT Champion haha awesome! Neville over Gabriel was expected too since Neville only just debuted. Just so you know, in the post-match description you've forgotten (I assume) the word debut after SmackDown. Punk and Barrett forming an alliance is pretty cool. I wonder who they will be able to recruit to join them? I'm quite surprised to see you throw the Cesaro/Ohno match away on TV--and on SmackDown of all shows. But I imagine you have bigger plans for them both after this. Liked Daniel's interference afterwards and the note of Chicago. Kidd re-proposing to Natalya is interesting. Dean Ambrose joining The Authority is sweet. I still absolutely love Shelton Benjamin as part of The Real Americans! I'm undecided as to who will win their Best of 5 series with the Uso's. And lastly, a solid way to close the show. The DQ finish kept everyone looking strong and Roman Reigns joining Cody and Cena at the end was a decent way to finish.
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Post by Planktung on Feb 4, 2015 8:32:40 GMT -5
Simmer's Note: I went back and forth on whether I should post this or not, but ultimately decided to do so. I'm not trying to divulge into my life story or anything like that, but I would like to just take this moment to be a bit open with everyone reading. This edition of RAW took place on the day that I graduated from High School, which is the point in my life where things became a bit rough. I have admittedly been unhappy most of the time since then, but something that has been very therapeutic is writing. Writing has been one of the only things that can successfully take my mind off of whatever issues I may be dealing with in life. Next week will make three years since I began this diary and I cannot express how thankful I am for you all, the readers, for allowing me to do this for so long. Recently, as some of you may know, I have begun writing my first novel and will have it published electronically upon completion, which will hopefully lead to bigger and better things. Had it not been for this diary, I'm not sure if I would have truly found my passion for creative writing, or be confident in my abilities. I guess what I'm really trying to say is thank you, everyone. From the other simmers who I've interacted with, to the lurkers who are not writers themselves. Thank you for allowing me to do what I love and I hope that I can continue on with this for as long as I am able to.
- Ryan
#TheWarIsOn
| June 10th, 2013 from Richmond, VA - "Ladies and gentlemen, we are live on Monday Night RAW from Richmond, Virginia, and all hell has already broken loose!" said Michael Cole as the first shot that the viewers at home witnessed was CM Punk throwing Batista head-first into a steel ring post. In the ring, Wade Barrett had Randy Orton down on the canvas, throwing numerous strikes while the 'Viper' attempted to cover his face. Cole explained that prior to the start of the show, Punk and Barrett hit the ring and called out any members of The Committee to meet them in a fight, not wanting to wait until after RAW properly began. "You knew that after what transpired last week between Triple H and Paige, this was going to escalate into an all out war!" said John Bradshaw Layfield. On the stage, Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury wheeled out Mr. Money in the Bank, Derrick Bateman, who is the final piece to the chaotic scene as he will be teaming up with Orton and Batista to defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against Punk and Barrett this Sunday at King of the Ring on Pay-Per-View. Punk stepped onto the ring apron and attempted to deliver a flying Clothesline to Batista, but the 'Animal' was able to catch Punk and plant him with a Spinebuster onto the floor. At that same moment, Barrett threw Orton out to the ringside and picked up a steel chair from underneath the ring. Barrett noticed Batista walking towards him and delivered a shot with the chair to the 'Animal.' Orton struck Barrett from behind, taking him down and claiming the steel chair for himself. Orton raised the chair over his head, but before he could nail Barrett with it, Punk was able to get back to his feet and take him down. Punk struck away on Orton before Batista got a hold of him. Batista held Punk up as Orton took the chair, getting ready to level him with it. However, Punk was able to move out of harm's way, causing Orton to hit Batista in the face with the steel chair! Orton was the turned around by Punk, who hoisted him up to his shoulders and delivered a modified Go to Sleep by dropping Orton face-first onto the surface of the announce table!
With Orton and Batista down and out momentarily, Punk and Batista turned their attention over to the stage, focusing on Derrick Bateman. The WWE Universe popped as the two Uprising members walked up the entrance ramp, Bateman ordering J&J Security to protect him. Noble and Mercury charged towards Punk and Barrett, but were dropped with simultaneous Back Body Drops onto the steel ramp! Bateman's eyes widened as he was completely vulnerable. He attempted to wheel himself to the backstage area but Barrett was able to grab the handles on his wheelchair. Bateman was rolled down to ringside before Orton and Batista were back on their feet, going after Punk and Barrett again. The brawl went into the ring this time as Punk and Barrett managed to get the upper hand. Batista was thrown out to ringside as Punk hoisted Orton up onto his shoulders for a Go to Sleep. Suddenly, Derrick Bateman sat up from his wheelchair, rolled into the ring and struck CM Punk in the back of the head with the Money in the Bank briefcase! "Bateman is standing! It's a miracle!" shouted John Bradshaw Layfield, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler noting that Bateman was likely never injured to the point where he even needed the wheelchair. Bateman blasted Barrett in the face with the briefcase before stomping away on him for a bit. Bateman would then loosen his tie as he brought Punk up to his feet, delivering the One Percenter Headlock Driver onto the briefcase! The crowd continued to boo as Orton and Batista rolled into the ring, the 'Animal' holding both WWE Tag Team Championships. He handed one over to Orton as the two stood side-by-side with Bateman, perhaps gaining a measure of trust with him after observing the damage that he inflicted on Punk and Barrett. The Committee members stood tall in the ring, Cole asking if this would be the scene come Sunday at King of the Ring.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #BestOfFive | Following the commercial break, Michael Cole, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield formally welcomed everyone to Monday Night RAW just moments after a chaotic brawl that saw Derrick Bateman 'miraculously' stand up from his wheelchair and joined the WWE Tag Team Champions, Randy Orton and Batista, in their assault on CM Punk and Wade Barrett. "How fantastic is that? Derrick Bateman, Mr. Money in the Bank himself, has made a full recovery and will join Orton and Batista this Sunday at King of the Ring!" said John Bradshaw Layfield. "What I'm being told now is that both Punk and Barrett were thrown out of the arena by The Committee during the commercial break," said Lawler. Cole then mentioned that in tonight's main event, the WWE Champion, John Cena, will team up with the United States Champion, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes to take on The Wyatt Family! But first, RAW kicks off with the continuation of the Best of Five Series!
THE REAL AMERICANS W/ ZEB COLTER DEF. THE USOS IN MATCH 3 OF THE BEST OF FIVE SERIES: With the series now tied at one victory a piece for The Usos and The Real Americans, both teams were desperately looking to get the win here and put themselves in a position where only one more victory would be needed. As Jey Uso was leaping over the top rope, Jack Swagger moved out of harm's way as Jey crashed hard onto the floor. With Shelton Benjamin groggy in the ring, Jimmy Uso would climb onto the top rope. Swagger, however, got a hold of Jimmy's leg, but the Uso brother was able to kick him away. Jimmy then leaped off of the top with the intention of hitting a Flying Clothesline, but Benjamin managed to catch him in mid-air with the Paydirt! Jimmy was laid out as Benjamin rolled him over and got the cover with both legs hooked to pick up the victory.
Boos emerged from the WWE Universe as Shelton Benjamin stood to his feet, Zeb Colter joining him in celebration. Jack Swagger rolled back into the ring, his and Benjamin's arms being raised after their victory. With this win, The Real Americans are now in the lead in the Best of Five Series, meaning that they only need one more victory to become the number one contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships. "Match Four takes place this Friday on SmackDown, and I believe that's where The Real Americans will take the series!" said John Bradshaw Layfield as The Real Americans headed up the entrance ramp, Jey Uso checking on Jimmy in the ring.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #KiddAndNatalya | Returning to Monday Night RAW, the entrance music of Tyson Kidd as he made his way out to a less than flattering reaction from the audience here in Richmond. Kidd stepped into the ring as he took a microphone, saying that the last few days have been awful for him. "I can't eat. I can't sleep. I can't play with my cats and it's all because I have yet to get an answer from Natalya. Nattie, I'm asking you. Really, I'm begging you. Please, come to the ring now. Please," said Kidd, whose sincerity was placed into question by everybody watching. A few seconds later, Natalya's entrance music hit as she slowly made her way down to the ring, everything playing out similarly to what we saw this past Friday on SmackDown. "Nattie, just three days ago, I put all of my feelings out there because I truly, truly want to save our marriage. You are the most important person in the world to me and that, my love, is a FACT!" said Kidd as the audience continued to boo him. "Don't listen to them, Nattie. They don't know what it's like to be in my position. I know I've screwed up in the past, but I'm trying to make everything better. Not just for myself, but for you and our family." Kidd would then get on one knee, reiterating his question from SmackDown. "Natalya Neidhart, will you re-marry me?" Natalya had the same puzzled expression from SmackDown as the audience began a "No!" chant. "Before you answer, Nattie, just please. Take a look at this," said Kidd as he pointed to the titantron. A video package was then shown that featured "What If I Was Nothing" by All That Remains. The video showed footage of Kidd and Natalya together throughout their WWE careers, and even some of their home videos from back in Calgary. After the completion of the video, Natalya was visibly emotional as she looked back at Kidd, who was still on his knee. "So..... will you?" he asked one more time, but the crowd reaction did not change. "...... Yes, Tyson. Yes, I will," said Natalya as Kidd got to his feet, hugging and kissing his wife. "Isn't that beautiful?" asked John Bradshaw Layfield on commentary, which was ironic considering he was against Kidd's proposal back on SmackDown. Kidd and Natalya made their way up the entrance ramp, their relationship seemingly saved as they will be renewing their vows.
A graphic was shown for tonight's main event. WWE Champion John Cena, United States Champion Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes will take on Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan! That match is still to come later tonight, live on RAW!
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #RusevvsDiego | RUSEV W/ LANA DEF. DIEGO W/ FERNANDO & EL TORITO: After Rusev ran through Kofi Kingston and Santino Marella in his two previous matches, Diego was looking to try his luck at stopping the 'Super Athlete.' Unfortunately for him, the result was no different as Rusev dominated the entire match, placing Diego in the Accolade and forcing him to submit.
The bell sounded repeatedly, but Rusev refused to release the Accolade that he had locked in on Diego. Lana then stepped into the ring, waiting a few more seconds before giving Rusev the command to stop. As the two were leaving, Fernando slid in the ring to check on his fallen tag team partner. Rusev noticed this as he stepped back into the ring and drilled Fernando with a huge kick to the side of his head! Both members of Los Matadores were down and out as Rusev and Lana stood over them, the Russian flag being dropped from the ceiling. "Can anybody in the world stop Rusev?" was the question asked by Jerry Lawler.
Backstage, Stephanie McMahon and the number one contender for the Divas Championship, Kaitlyn, were shown making their way down to the ring. "She's back!" said John Bradshaw Layfield as Stephanie will make her first appearance since being attacked by Paige on a live Thursday SmackDown ten nights ago.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #StephanieMcMahon | A promo was shown for this Wednesday's edition of NXT. In his first defense of the NXT Championship, Tyler Breeze puts the gold on the line against Adam Cole! Plus, what is next in the rivalry between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens? WWE NXT, this Wednesday night on ION Television!
Cutting back to the arena, the entrance music of Stephanie McMahon hit as she made her way out to a massive amount of boos from the audience in her first appearance on television since her altercation with Paige on a live Thursday edition of SmackDown. Alongside Stephanie was the 'handpicked face of the Divas division,' Kaitlyn, who will be challenging AJ Lee this Sunday at King of the Ring for the Divas Championship. Stephanie and Kaitlyn stepped into the ring as the former took a microphone, saying that she knows that the WWE Universe has missed her dearly. "The last week or so have been very, very eventful for The Committee. On SmackDown ten days ago, your beloved Paige made the biggest mistake of not just her career, but her life as well when she put her hands on me. Never, and I mean NEVER will Paige or anyone else repeat those actions. The only reason that she still has a job is because my husband, Triple H, and I are not in a position to fire any talent at the request of my father. And speaking of my husband, I want to commend Hunter for his actions last week here on RAW. All I have heard on social media is how much of a 'monster' Hunter is for what he did to Paige. People are calling him things such as heartless, coward, egocentric and other terms that aren't suitable for me to say on live television. What Triple H did last week can only be described in one word - justice! Triple H brought justice to the WWE when he gave Paige exactly what she deserved! I know that our audience doesn't have quite the attention span, but I cannot believe that you people want to crucify my husband for standing up for his wife. The mother of his children! Our kids had to watch Paige drop me on my head! And you know what? They were proud of what their father did last week and I know that our little girls will grow up to be disciplined and authoritative individuals just like everyone in The Committee! But now, CM Punk and Wade Barrett are calling for an 'Uprising.' Yeah, good luck with that. Triple H and I have formed the most dominant establishment in WWE history! The two of you are going to lose this Sunday at King of the Ring, thus keeping the WWE Tag Team Championships in The Committee. And on that same night, the Divas Champion will come home because the face of the division, Kaitlyn, is going to take out that little delinquent, AJ Lee, and become the brand new WWE Divas Champion!" said Stephanie to another chorus of boos.
Suddenly the crowd reaction changed as cameras showed a woman jumping over the barricade, only to be restrained by security guards. "Hold on, hold on...." Stephanie said as she got a better look at the woman. "Security..... let her through. Let her into the ring," said Stephanie as the woman was let go by the guards. "Guys, that's Saraya. Paige's mother," said Michael Cole to his broadcast colleagues. Saraya stepped into the ring, coming face-to-face with one of the people responsible for her daughter's life becoming a living hell. "Yeah, I know who you are, Saraya. You made your little threat on social media towards my husband, and it looks like you decided to sh-" said Stephanie before Saraya snatched the microphone out of her hand. "You listen to me, you cold-hearted bitch. When you and your husband not only personally, but physically attack my daughter, that's where I draw the line and decide to take action myself. And if your husband doesn't have the balls to show his face, then I'm just going to use you instead," said Saraya before throwing the microphone to the side, not wasting any more time as she struck Stephanie with an elbow! The crowd came unglued as Saraya hit Stephanie was repeated shots before Kaitlyn pulled her away. The mother of Paige, however, retaliated against Kaitlyn, hitting her with a headbutt and backing her into a corner. This continued until Stephanie got back to her feet, taking the microphone and leveling Saraya in the back of the head with it! She fell onto the canvas while holding her head, soon managing to stir to her feet. She was instantly brought back down, however, as Kaitlyn drilled her with a Spear! Saraya was motionless as Kaitlyn grabbed her arms and brought her towards the steel ring post, placing her head against it. Kaitlyn then took a steel chair from ringside, approaching Saraya. "No! Don't do this!" said Michael Cole as Kaitlyn was prepared to crush Saraya's head. However, she did not proceed as Stephanie stopped her. "..... Let me do it!" said Stephanie, Kaitlyn smiling as she handed the chair over to her boss. Stephanie looked at Saraya, grinning wildly. "Like mother, like daughter," said Stephanie before taking the chair and smashing it into Saraya's head that was already pressed against the steel ring post! The commentators were left silent as Stephanie dropped the chair, Kaitlyn raising her arm. "Somebody get help!" shouted Jerry Lawler as the ringside doctors immediately checked on Saraya. "This is disgusting. First, Triple H Pedigrees Paige. And now, Stephanie crushed her mother's skull. When is the nightmare going to be over for Paige and her family?!? When is it ever going to be enough for The Committee?!?" shouted Michael Cole on commentary. Stephanie and Kaitlyn headed up the entrance ramp as the rest of the medical staff arrived on the scene for Saraya, who had not given any response since having a steel chair slammed against her head.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #HandicapMatch | Returning to Monday Night RAW, a recap of the previous segment was shown as Saraya, the mother of Paige, jumped over the barricade and into the ring in an attempt to get revenge against Stephanie McMahon for what happened to her daughter last week. Ultimately, Saraya would be the one who was punished as Kaitlyn placed her head against the steel ring post, allowing Stephanie to take a chair and strike Saraya's head with it. Footage from during the commercial break was then shown as we saw Saraya being placed on a stretcher, now on her way to nearby medical facility for a CT scan. "This has to stop. Renee Young said this on NXT last week and I have to say it myself now. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are the two most power-hungry individuals I've ever met and it's frightening to call them our bosses," said Michael Cole. "I'm not condoning what Paige did to Stephanie on SmackDown a while back, but there were other ways to go about punishing her. She could have been fined or suspended. Triple H didn't have to Pedigree her last week and Stephanie certainly didn't have to do to her mother what she just did," stated Lawler in a somber tone. Cole then added that Stephanie didn't even address the whereabouts of Triple H. "We still don't know if Hunter is indeed in hiding or what. Stephanie might have to follow her husband because sooner or later, this going to get out of hand. CM Punk and Wade Barrett can't always be thrown out of the arena. Dean Ambrose could win his job back on Sunday. Dolph Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty are recovering from their injuries and at some point, Paige will be back. We are on the verge of a war that could destroy the WWE," said Cole.
ANTONIO CESARO & KASSIUS OHNO W/ PAUL HEYMAN DEF. WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DANIEL BRYAN IN A HANDICAP MATCH: A chance for Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro to gain momentum heading into this Sunday's Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship at King of the Ring in Chicago. Signs of dissension between Ohno and Cesaro were still clear, both men tagging themselves in several times. One instance occurred towards the end of the bout as Ohno was preparing to deliver a Roaring Elbow when Cesaro made the tag for himself. "What are you doing?!?" yelled out Ohno as the two got into another argument, Paul Heyman holding his head at ringside. Daniel Bryan would take advantage of the situation by delivering a running Dropkick to the back of Cesaro, causing him to crash into Ohno. Bryan then rolled Cesaro up, but the 'King of Swing' was able to kick out. Ohno, who was still in the ring and back to his feet, struck Bryan with a Roaring Elbow, Cesaro capitalizing by taking Bryan and planting him with a Neutralizer! Cesaro got the cover on Bryan as Ohno watched the official make the three count.
"Cesaro pinned the champion!" said Michael Cole as Antonio Cesaro stood to his feet, staring down Kassius Ohno. "That! Is how! You do it!" shouted Cesaro towards his tag team partner after he was finally able to defeat Daniel Bryan. The official raised Cesaro's hand as Paul Heyman stepped into the ring, trying to restore peace among his clientele. Cesaro and Ohno stared at one another while standing over Bryan's motionless body, John Bradshaw Layfield saying that this is exactly what will happen at King of the Ring. "Antonio Cesaro is a backstabber! I know from experience and he's going to do the same thing to Kassius Ohno on Sunday. It's not a question of, 'Will Daniel Bryan overcome the odds?' It's a question of, 'Which Paul Heyman Guy will be crowned the new World Heavyweight Champion?'"
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #NevillevsSandow | Returning to Monday Night RAW, WWE Champion John Cena was shown in the locker room area as the United States Champion Roman Reigns walked in. "You ready for tonight?" asked Cena, Reigns responding with, "You're damn right I'm ready." However, the 'One Man Army' did have some concerns regarding tonight's main event. "Cody Rhodes. Can we trust him?" asked Reigns. "I really want to believe that Cody is genuine with this change of heart, but I just-" said Cena before he noticed Rhodes walking into the room. "You just what, John? Still don't trust me? And I'm sure that you don't either, right, Roman? But you know what? That's fine. I never expected anyone to just trust me so easily after everything I've done in the past. Whether you trust me or not, just know that I'm after the same thing you two are tonight - revenge. Right now, I have to go make a statement to everyone else in the King of the Ring tournament, but after that's over with, we're going to beat The Wyatt Family," said Rhodes as he left the room, Cena and Reigns still unsure if they can fully trust the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling.'
ADRIAN NEVILLE DEF. DAMIEN SANDOW: After Adrian Neville's unsuccessful Monday Night RAW debut last week in the Quarter-Finals of the King of the Ring tournament, the 'Man That Gravity Forgot' was looking to extend the winning streak that he began on SmackDown. Damien Sandow, however, was looking to stop Neville's momentum. Sandow cut a promo on his way to the ring, saying that the only reason that Neville found success in NXT was because they never crossed paths. "I was the first-ever NXT Champion, and I will prove to you and the rest of these ignoramuses that Damien Sandow is to NXT as George Washington is to our nation," said Sandow. However, he was not able to live up to his promise as Neville delivered a Red Arrow to pick up the victory.
A great response emerged from the audience as Adrian Neville stood to his feet, celebrating his first victory on Monday Night RAW. Nevile now holds two victories on the main roster, looking very impressive as he moves on with his career towards championship aspirations.
Via satellite from WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Dean Ambrose was shown getting ready because coming up next, all King of the Ring Semi-Final participants will have the chance to stake their claims for the throne. Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes and Alberto Del Rio meet in the ring while Ambrose speaks via satellite, next on RAW!
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #KOTRFinalFour | Returning to Monday Night RAW, Michael Cole was shown in the ring as he stated that this Sunday, the 2013 King of the Ring will be determined. "We started out with sixteen superstars and are now left with only four. At this time, I would like to bring out three of th-" said Cole when suddenly, the entrance music of Shawn Michaels hit! The roof nearly came off of the arena as the audience members stood to their feet in excitement for what they believed would be the arrival of the 'Heartbreak Kid.' Seconds had passed, however, with no sign of Michaels at all. His music soon faded out as Seth Rollins' theme was played. A resounding amount of boos emerged as the Intercontinental Champion made his way out to the stage, laughing at the WWE Universe. When Rollins stepped into the ring, he briefly took Michael Cole's microphone and proceeded to mock the fans in attendance. "You all really thought it was Shawn Michaels?!?! Anybody with at least half a brain would know that Shawn Michaels is NEVER going to step foot in this ring again and it's all because of me! The greatest Intercontinental Champion of all-time and the next King of the Ring!" said Rollins as the crowd continued to boo him heavily. Rollins handed the microphone back to Cole, who brought out one of the other participants remaining in the King of the Ring tournament, Alberto Del Rio. The 'Mexican Aristocrat' made his way down to the ring, not receiving any better of a reaction than Rollins. Del Rio came face-to-face with the Intercontinental Champion, still bitter over his loss to Rollins three nights ago on SmackDown. "Our next guest is the man who will be taking on you, Seth, this Sunday in a Semi-Finals match, Cody Rhodes!" The WWE Universe popped as Rhodes made his way down to the ring, 2012's King of the Ring winner standing on the second turnbuckle as he stared at both Rollins and Del Rio. "There is one more man who will be involved in the tournament this Sunday....." said Cole as the audience thunderously chanted Dean Ambrose's name. "However, because he is not allowed in any WWE arena when he is not scheduled for action, he will be joining us live via satellite from WWE Headquarters in Stamford. Ladies and gentlemen, the 'Lunatic Fringe,' Dean Ambrose!" Despite Ambrose not being physically in the arena, the crowd roared when he appeared on the titantron. "I'll start off with you, Alberto. You're a former WWE Champion. You cashed-in Money in the Bank at SummerSlam two years ago to capture the title and could have the opportunity to once again become champion at the 'Biggest Party of the Summer,'" said Cole before handing the microphone over to Del Rio. "For some reason, people in the WWE Universe have been ruling out Alberto Del Rio. I know for a fact that none of you idiots thought I would be in the final four. You now how I know? Because it's the same people who said that I wouldn't win the biggest Royal Rumble match of all-time. The same people who said I wouldn't Money in the Bank. And of course, they all said that I wouldn't become WWE Champion. Alberto Del Rio has made a career out of shutting people up. You could say that it is my destiny to prove everyone wrong once again by winning the King of the Ring tournament and going on to SummerSlam to become champion. Seth Rollins, what happened on SmackDown last week was a fluke. If we meet in the Finals this Sunday, you won't get lucky again. Cody Rhodes, it wasn't that long ago that I considered you as a friend. We were brothers in God's Gifts, but something changed in you. You've gone soft, Cody. The only reason that you won King of the Ring last year was because of you aggression, but that's all gone now. And you! Dean Ambrose. The man who is fighting for his job on Sunday. It's just too bad that you're going to lose to me on Sunday, perro. But maybe, just maybe, after I win King of the Ring, I might be willing to offer you a job washing my cars since that's where scumbags like you belong!" Del Rio threw the microphone onto the canvas as he taunted the audience, making a big statement to everyone else involved in the King of the Ring tournament.
Cody Rhodes picked the microphone up off of the canvas, saying that Del Rio was right about one thing. "You and I were like brothers in God's Gifts, but what happened after we all went our own ways? What have you done since then, Alberto? You know what I did? I competed for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania! It was expected for me to get this far in the King of the Ring tournament because I am the best professional wrestler walking the face of this earth! Seth, you walk around here calling yourself the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all-time. In 2011, I made that title mean something again and right now, all that you're doing is disgracing it. Attacking a Hall of Famer in Shawn Michaels doesn't prove anything. I would tell you to go and win King of the Ring in order to prove yourself, but the reality is that you're going to be knocked out in the Semi-Finals when you and I meet. And Dean Ambrose. If you ask me, it's a crime that we didn't cross paths back on SmackDown when you were the Intercontinental Champion and I was the World Heavyweight Champion. Now, we have the opportunity to meet in the Finals on Sunday. I know that you're fighting for your job and I can respect that, but I will have no problem stopping you if it means getting myself into a WWE Championship match at SummerSlam! I was victorious in King of the Ring once and dammit, I will do it again this Sunday!"
As the WWE Universe applauded Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins took the microphone from him. "Cody, I don't think you're getting a grasp of reality. You're the most decorated person in this ring. World Heavyweight Champion. Intercontinental Champion. Multi-time WWE Tag Team Champion. You won King of the Ring last year. Hell, you were in a headlining match at WrestleMania! You should be seen as one of the faces of WWE, yet you're still considered to be a future star. You may call yourself the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling,' but when it comes down to it, you're not the 'Present of Pro Wrestling' and you never will be because you're just not good enough. Alberto, it's going to be kind of hard to call my win over you on SmackDown last week a fluke if we happen to meet in the Finals on Sunday and I beat you! And then, there is you, Dean. Does it eat you alive to know that every time we've been in this ring, I've beaten you? Do you remember when you and I tore the house down for over thirty minutes at FCW? It was because of that match alone that the WWE thought, 'Hey. There's some talented individuals down in Florida.' But what happened, Dean? I beat you. Then, you and I met a few months back on SmackDown after I became the Intercontinental Champion. Remind me what happened then? Oh, yeah. I beat you again. You've never had my number, Ambrose, and you never will. If we meet in the Finals at King of the Ring, I'm going to be three for three against you and you're going to have to sit at home and watch me add even more gold to my resume at SummerSlam!" said Rollins.
Finally, it was Dean Ambrose's turn to speak via satellite from WWE Headquarters. "If I were there in that ring, this whole thing would have ended five minutes ago because I would have beaten all three of you senselessly, and maybe Michael Cole as well just because I'm that pissed off right now! The Committee made sure that I didn't make it to Richmond because they wanted to station me here in Stamford and give an interview via satellite. And it's because I'm here that I wasn't able to do anything when CM Punk and Wade Barrett got beaten down in a 3-on-2 assault. And along with that, I couldn't do anything about Stephanie McMahon bashing Saraya's brains in with a chair. But you know what? I'm gonna be there on Sunday in Chicago. And the difference between myself and three of you is that you're all fighting for just a title shot at SummerSlam while I'm fighting to stay alive! Alberto, I'm gonna take your scarf, wrap it around your neck and choke the life out of you! Then, in the Finals, if it's Cody Rhodes who I meet, I'm gonna beat you so badly that that little plastic mask of yours is going to need to be taken off the shelf and dusted off. And Seth! You're right. I haven't beaten you yet and it eats at me! And eats at me! And freakin'! Eats at me. But that can all change if you're lucky enough to make it to the finals. I'm gonna rip every blonde strand out of your hair and stuff them down your throat! I don't care who I have to go through or what I have do! This Sunday, I will become King of the Ring, get my job back and cause anarchy like only I can!" said Ambrose as he removed the microphone from his shirt, flipped his chair over and walked away from the camera. The crowd continued to go wild for Ambrose as Rollins, Rhodes and Del Rio all stared at one another in the ring. Who will become the 2013 King of the Ring on Sunday?
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| #TagTeamMatch | WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS RANDY ORTON & BATISTA W/ DERRICK BATEMAN, JAMIE NOBLE & JOEY MERCURY DEF. SHEAMUS & RYBACK IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: With CM Punk and Wade Barrett thrown out of the arena after the brawl that started the show, Randy Orton and Batista did not have to worry about any outside involvement. They did, however, have to worry about the monstrous duo of Sheamus and Ryback standing in their way. As Sheamus was looking to deliver the Brogue Kick, Joey Mercury stepped onto the ring apron and received a huge right hand from the 'Celtic Warrior.' Jamie Noble then distracted the official as Sheamus decided to attempt the Brogue Kick on the groggy Orton rather than go after Noble. Orton, however, was able to dodge the Brogue Kick as Derrick Bateman stepped onto the ring apron, striking Sheamus with the Money in the Bank briefcase! Sheamus fell back onto the canvas, briefly getting up as Orton planted him with an RKO to pick up the victory.
Boos filled the atmosphere in Richmond as Randy Orton rolled out of the ring, the official handing him and Batista their WWE Tag Team Championships. The two Committee members made their way up the entrance ramp as Derrick Bateman, Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury followed them, the latter needing assistance. Back in the ring, Ryback was shown with a disappointed expression on his face as he assisted Sheamus up to his feet. On the stage, Orton and Batista raised the WWE Tag Team Titles as Bateman stepped into the middle, reminding them that he will be their partner come the Handicap Match against CM Punk and Wade Barrett this Sunday at King of the Ring.
A graphic was shown for tonight's main event. In a Six Man Tag Team match, WWE Champion John Cena, United States Champion Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes take on The Wyatt Family! That match is still to come later tonight on RAW!
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #AJvsTamina | DIVAS CHAMPION AJ LEE DEF. TAMINA IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: With AJ Lee set to defend the Divas Championship against Kaitlyn in six nights at King of the Ring, she was put against a woman with similar strength to that of the 'Hybrid Diva,' Tamina. After Tamina failed to connect with a Superfly Splash, AJ delivered a Shining Wizard to pick up the victory.
The WWE Universe gave AJ Lee a mixed reaction as she was handed back her Divas Championship, standing tall after a victory in her first match since her historic Last Diva Standing match against Paige back at Extreme Rules. AJ made her way up the entrance ramp, turning around on the stage to look back at the audience that contained a mixture of cheers and boos. When she turned back around, Kaitlyn emerged from the backstage area and delivered a Spear! The crowd response was now mostly boos as Kaitlyn stared down at AJ, picking up the Divas Championship and a microphone that she had brought out with her. "This Sunday, you have no help, AJ. You cut off all of your ties with both The Committee and The Uprising. There's no one in your corner to save you. You won't have barbed wire or thumbtacks to use against me. At King of the Ring, your little dream comes to an end when I beat you and become Divas Champion." Kaitlyn raised the Divas Title over her head as she stood over AJ Lee.
Backstage, Randy Orton, Batista and Derrick Bateman were shown in the office of Stephanie McMahon as they watched Kaitlyn holding the Divas Championship on a television monitor. "...... I'm gonna marry her," said Bateman as Orton and Batista were clearly not in the mood for Bateman's antics. "You're out of your wheelchair and you looked impressive earlier tonight, but that doesn't mean anything. This Sunday, the titles that we worked our asses off to get could be lost because of you. Just remember that," said Batista towards Mr. Money in the Bank. "Guys, relax. Triple H named me the future face of WWE for a reason. This Sunday, CM Punk and Wade Barrett don't stand a chance against us! Zero! Zip! Nothing! And after that, maybe you two should considering making me a Tag Team Champion and we can Freebird Rule those things. Now if you'll excuse me, I think Kaitlyn might need a ride back to the hotel. Jamie! Joey! Get the limousine ready!" said Bateman as he grabbed his Money in the Bank contract and left the room, Orton and Batista looking on as they clearly do not feel comfortable with the idea of Bateman assisting them in defending the WWE Tag Team Titles on Sunday.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #KingOfTheRing | Returning to Monday Night RAW, Damien Sandow was shown leaving the locker room area when Renee Young caught up with him, asking if he could give a response after losing to Adrian Neville earlier tonight. "You miscreants are all the same. Doubting your 'Intellectual Savior.' I did lose to Adrian Neville tonight. That is correct. Your statement would also be correct if you added practically every contest that I have competed in since WrestleMania! This, however, is not the downfall of Damien Sandow. Even the United States went through a period of reconstruction!" As Sandow was about to leave the scene, he was approached by The Miz. "You're right, Damien. This isn't the downfall of your career. You know what it is? It's the beginning of it," said Miz as he handed Sandow a business card. "Have your people call my people. We might be able to make something work," said Miz before leaving the scene, Sandow looking at the card in confusion.
Focusing the on the commentary trio of Michael Cole, John Bradshaw Layfield and Jerry Lawler, the three of them ran down the card for this Sunday's King of the Ring Pay-Per-View event. Thirty minutes prior to the event, Renee Young will be joined on the King of the Ring Kickoff Show by three former tournament winners. Booker T, Sheamus and 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin! Two Semi-Final matches in the King of the Ring tournament take place as the Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins does battle with Cody Rhodes, while Dean Ambrose goes up against Alberto Del Rio. The winners of both matches will then compete later on in the evening in the Finals to determine the 2013 King of the Ring. The Divas Championship is on the line as AJ Lee defends against her former best friend, Kaitlyn. Mr. Money in the Bank Derrick Bateman joins the WWE Tag Team Champions Randy Orton and Batista as they defend the titles in a 3-on-2 Handicap match against Wade Barrett and Chicago's hometown hero, CM Punk. The World Heavyweight Championship will be up for grabs in a Triple Threat match with Daniel Bryan defending against Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro. And finally, the WWE Championship will be decided when John Cena puts it all on the line against Bray Wyatt. King of the Ring is live this Sunday on Pay-Per-View!
Backstage, WWE Champion John Cena, United States Champion Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes were shown walking down a corridor. They team up to take on The Wyatt Family in Six Man Tag Team action, next!
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #SixManTag | A promo was shown for King of the Ring, live this Sunday, only on Pay-Per-View.
WWE CHAMPION JOHN CENA, UNITED STATE CHAMPION ROMAN REIGNS & CODY RHODES DEF. THE WYATT FAMILY: A huge Six Man Tag Team main event that came as a result of what happened at the conclusion of SmackDown this past Friday. Towards the end of the bout, chaos began to ensue as John Cena and Bray Wyatt engaged in a brawl that spill into the backstage area, leaving Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan left to battle it out. As Reigns was attempting to deliver a Superman Punch to Harper, he was caught by his throat. However, Rhodes struck Harper with the Disaster Kick, allowing Reigns to deliver a Spear and cover Harper for the victory!
The WWE Universe was ecstatic as John Cena, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes were declared the winners, though only the latter two were present in the ring to have their arms raised. Reigns was handed back the United States Champion as he stepped onto the second turnbuckle and raised it high, but Rhodes noticed that the WWE Championship was left at ringside. Rhodes picked the title up and stepped back into the ring, holding and staring at the title. Reigns turned his head towards Rhodes, noticing the WWE Title in his hands. Reigns slowly walked up to Rhodes, taking his free hand and grabbing the other side of the WWE Championship's strap. Rhodes and Reigns stared at one another while both had a grip on the holy grail of sports entertainment. "These two young guns want nothing more than to one day become WWE Champion," said John Bradshaw Layfield as the WWE Universe was given a glimpse of the future that may be lead by Rhodes and Reigns.
Cutting to the parking lot area, WWE Champion John Cena and Bray Wyatt were shown continuing their brawl that began during the Six Man Tag Team match. Cena threw Wyatt against a car door, striking him repeatedly. Cena then grabbed Wyatt and picked him up onto his feet, only to throw him into the windshield of the car! Cena initially thought that he had finished off Wyatt, turning around and beginning to walk away. Suddenly, laughter from the 'Eater of Worlds' could be heard. Cena turned around and marched towards his adversary, but Wyatt was able to grab Cena and deliver Sister Abigail onto the hood of the car! Cena's head bounced off the hood as he laid on the ground, Wyatt kneeling over him. "He's got the whole world in his hands, he's got the whole wide world in his hands. He's got the whole world in his hands, he's got...... the WWE Title in his hands," said Wyatt before laughing manically. Can Bray Wyatt defeat John Cena and become WWE Champion this Sunday?
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Post by Planet Charisma on Feb 4, 2015 22:56:33 GMT -5
Good opener, I dig that you're bringing back KOTR. I still like the team of Shelton/Swagger a lot, that would've been great in real life. Excited for another WWE Wedding. I like all the Stephanie involvement with divas as her real life feud against Brie was actually good. Although I thought the chair shot to the head ring post spot (even though it obviously doesn't connect) is a little unrealistic for this day. But I like the making it personal with the family. Like the setup for the World Title match at KOTR. Fine main event. Looking forward to KOTR and continuing to be caught up in what you're doing.
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Post by tg11 on Feb 4, 2015 23:26:06 GMT -5
- Bateman never needed that wheelchair now did he? I bet he wasn't even injured the whole time he was in that chair and he gets out of that chair miraculously to attack Punk and Barrett with his Money in the Bank briefcase helping Batista and Orton the WWE Tag Team Champions to fend off Punk and Barrett for the time being, but at the same time at King of the Ring it is all bound to come to a head sooner or later - CM Punk and Barrett being thrown out of the arena by The Committee, not a shocking surprise why did I think that they wouldn't do that? Oh wait because they would, so damn predictable - The Real Americans Swagger & Benjamin, Colter's boys are now up 2-1 in the Best of 5 Series for the #1 Contender's spot for the WWE Tag Team Championships beating The Usos again, if Swagger & Shelton win one more match then they win the series and if they do they could potentially face Batista & Orton or Punk & Barrett for the WWE Tag Team Championships depending on who wins the WWE Tag Team Championship match this Sunday at King of the Ring since it is a Handicap Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships so you can bet both Swagger & Benjamin and The Usos will be watching that match very closely this Sunday - Natalya accepting Tyson's proposal of re-marriage of renewing their wedding vows, I just have a feeling this will all end badly for Natalya and that she is bound to get her heart broken by Tyson, that he is bound to make a fool out of her on their wedding day I just have a feeling he is about to do it - Rusev beating one half of Los Matadores beating Diego and then afterwards destroying Fernando, pretty much destroying both of Los Matadores in dominating fashion, this just goes to show us that Rusev not only means business but it makes me wonder just who can stop this monster? It makes me wonder just who can stop this guy? I mean Rusev has been on a tear since returning - That attack on Saraya, Paige's mother, now this was heinous not only heinous but vicious too and Paige you can bet she is going to want blood especially now after what just happened to her mother at the hands of not only Stephanie McMahon but Kaitlyn too, yes The Committee are going to be marked people from here on out, first Triple H is a marked man and now his wife Stephanie is going to be a marked woman especially after what she just did, I mean I was disgusted and not even I condone this - WWE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE YOU GUYS WATCHING THIS? VINCE NOT EVEN YOU CAN CONDONE THIS!!!!!!!! VINCE YOU NEED TO FIRE TRIPLE H AND STEPHANIE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!! Triple H and Stephanie both need to be fired from WWE especially given their recent heinous attacks I mean this is disgusting and the fact that the WWE Board of Directors in Stamford aren't doing a damn thing about it, I am not only pissed off I am sick I am flabbergasted here, lawsuits should be reigning down on WWE because of this - This war seems to be just beginning and it is only going to get worse, that much I am sure but the WWE Board needs to step in here - It seems there is still tension between Cesaro and Ohno even though they did beat the World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan in a Handicap Match, the tension/dissension is still very much apparent between Heyman's clients and it is only a matter of time before these 2 turn on each other or they just tear each other apart but at the same time Daniel Bryan his title is on the line and he doesn't even have to be pinned to lose his title - It seems Cena the WWE Champion and Reigns the WWE United States Champion don't trust Rhodes still even though he did prove himself worthy of being trusted on Smackdown, I wonder what more does Cody have to do in order to prove himself? I mean honestly - Adrian Neville in his RAW debut he manages to beat Sandow, I wonder what is next for Neville after this especially now that he won against Gabriel on Smackdown and now wins again against Sandow this time? I mean Neville he just continues to prove that he is not only the future of this business but that it is only a matter of time before he becomes a champion here in WWE especially if he continues on this roll of his - Just who will become King? Who will achieve eternal glory by winning the King of the Ring tournament? Any one of these 4 men either the WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins, last year's King of the Ring winner Cody Rhodes, Del Rio or Ambrose could win but personally I am picking Ambrose to win the tournament this Sunday considering he has the most riding on this tournament his job his livelihood is all on the line so for that very reason I could see him winning it all - Sandow & Miz tag team I am calling it - Love the rundown the final rundown of the King of the Ring card, I mean we are less than 6 days 6 nights away from the King of the Ring PPV and honestly I can't wait - And as for the 6 Man Tag Team Match main event, the faces going over, I figured they would but at the same time seeing the aftermath in what happened to end the show, to end RAW, not only was that creepy it was downright awesome seeing Cena and Wyatt go at it but Wyatt's head going through the windshield and all of that jazz and it barely even phasing him I mean just how creepy was that? But that Sister Abigail he gave Cena off of the car hood I wonder what kind of condition will Cena be in come Sunday for King of the Ring?
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Post by Planktung on Feb 4, 2015 23:46:41 GMT -5
This Sunday at King of the Ring, the WWE Tag Team Championships will be on the line
in a less-than ideal scenario for both teams involved. On one side, Committee members Randy Orton and Batista must instill their trust in Mr. Money in the Bank, Derrick Bateman, as they put the titles on the line against the two men who have embarked on an 'Uprising" against The Committee, Wade Barrett and Chicago's own CM Punk. We now know that on Sunday, the stakes will be raised even higher than they were before. All five men will be locked inside of a 15-foot high Steel Cage in order to contain the action and prevent an all-out brawl like we saw at the top of Monday Night RAW this week. Victory can only be attained via pinfall, submission or all members of one team escaping the Cage. Who will leave King of the Ring as the WWE Tag Team Champions?
Last Friday on SmackDown, Tyson Kidd made an attempt to save his marriage with Natalya by proposing that the two renew their wedding vows. As we saw on RAW this week, Natalya ultimately accepted Kidd's proposal, fully reuniting the couple. Stephanie McMahon revealed to WWE.com that as a "wedding gift" for Tyson Kidd, he will have the opportunity to prove that he belongs in the main event scene as he will take on WWE Champion, John Cena, in a non-title match this Friday on SmackDown.
This past Monday on RAW, we got to hear from the four remaining participants in the King of the Ring tournament that will conclude this Sunday on Pay-Per-View. Cody Rhodes, Alberto Del Rio, Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose, who is also fighting for his job in the tournament. This Friday on SmackDown, three of those four superstars will have the chance to gain the upper hand heading into Chicago on Sunday. Rollins puts the Intercontinental Championship on the line in a Triple Threat match against Rhodes and Del Rio. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of the 'Lunatic Fringe' finding a way to make his presence felt in Greensboro this Friday. |
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Post by tg11 on Feb 5, 2015 8:06:10 GMT -5
- Rollins this may be his toughest test to date especially defending his WWE Intercontinental Championship this Thursday on Smackdown in a Triple Threat Match against Del Rio and against Cody Rhodes he doesn't even have to be pinned in order to lose his WWE Intercontinental Championship so really Rollins is at a disadvantage here because not only does he have to worry about Del Rio he also has to worry about Cody Rhodes but Rollins he has turned away all challengers for his title so who knows what could happen
- Tyson Kidd vs John Cena this Thursday on Smackdown, Tyson Kidd facing the WWE Champion, you can bet that this will probably be the main event that closes out Smackdown
- WWE Tag Team Championships, Batista & Orton (c) & Mr. Money in the Bank Derrick Bateman facing CM Punk and Wade Barrett in a Handicap Match in a Steel Cage, yet another hidden agenda by The Committee
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Post by ✖ AJ on Feb 5, 2015 14:13:06 GMT -5
What a hellacious way to kick off Raw with Batista and Orton going at it with Barrett and Punk. That damned Derrick Bateman! He can walk! THAT SON OF A BITCH FOOLED US ALL! The Real Aemricans beating The Usos in match three of the series is sweet. JBL thinks they'll win on Smackdown? Nah, son, three four ain't enough, man I need five! Jesus Christ, Tyson. You made a video and used All That Remains? What a piece of shiz. Natalya said yes to re-marrying him? OH, GIVE ME A BREAK! Rusev crush Diego. Rusev crush Fernando too. Screw Los Matadors! Stephanie McMahon is back, uh oh. Good lord what an evil bitch! She just caved Saraya's head in! Yeah, I think it's pretty safe to say her and Paige will face at Summerslam and it'll be pretty ing brutal. Maybe as brutal as that Extreme Rules match was with Paige and AJ Lee. Michael Cole, stop siding with the Uprising. It's not a good idea! They might kick your ass! Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno beating Daniel Bryan in a handicap match is good, as it makes them look like solid threats towards DB, even though we all know who is going to win on Sunday. Don't trust Cody Rhodes, Roman and John?!? Why the hell not!? Adrian Neville beating Damien Sandow was good, but I dunno what you plan on doing with him down the road. I can't see him surpassing the mid-card or being in a tag team. A shame, though. lol at Dean Ambrose being secluded at WWE Headquarters in this segment, but it was a very good promo to set the stage for King of the Ring on Sunday, made it mean that much more. Sheamus and Ryback as a team sounds weird, but obviously they weren't going to be able to overcome Randy Orton and Batista. AJ Lee defeating Tamina, another non-surprise victory and of course Kaitlyn had to strike. Lol at Derrick Bateman's crush on Kaitlyn. He doesn't wanna marry her, he wants to bang her. Who wouldn't? OH MY! WE'RE GETTING DAMIEN MIZDOW! YAYAYAYAYAY! MIZDOW'S BETTER! CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP. Finally, a big main event with John Cena, Roman Reigns (the United State Champion, apparently there's only a United State and not states) and Cody Rhodes getting the victory. The parking lot mini-brawl between Cena and Wyatt was fun, as was Wyatt's singing. I don't think he wins this Sunday, though, I think that is set aside for later. I could be wrong though. A good show, but why should I expect anything less you piece of doody?
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Post by tg11 on Feb 7, 2015 8:06:17 GMT -5
6 more days 6 more nights until King of the Ring and honestly it is building up to be one of the most heavily anticipated PPVs in recent memory especially in this diary because of everything has had happened especially with it being the rise of The Uprising and you can bet after what happened to Saraya, Paige's mother that there will be even more superstars joining the cause to get Triple H and Stephanie out of power removed from power altogether with it being a full scale uprising and The Committee being outnumbered and outmatched in every single way
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Feb 8, 2015 18:52:50 GMT -5
You don't have to thank me for reading this sim, I have to thank you for making it my favorite in history. Exciting start to the show with CM Punk, Wade Barrett, Batista and Randy Orton brawling. What is this, TNA's Destination America debut? It's a miracle! Derrick Bateman can walk! That was fun, I will admit. As predicted, the Real Americans take the advantage in the Best of Five Series. I'll admit, with the people involved in the Tag Title picture at KOTR, it'll be odd to see a regular tag team take them down. I expect it will be the Usos though. I rather enjoyed the Tyson Kidd/Natalya segment, but I was surprised to see it get uninterrupted TV time on Raw. "Can anyone stop Rusev?" - Michael Cole. Well, not if the best shot is Los Matadores! Another promo already? The female violence in this diary is unheard of. Sick stuff with Saraya though. Expected loss for Daniel Bryan in the handicap match. Antonio Cesaro pinning Bryan is wise, since he just got pinned by Kassius Ohno. Everyone looks good heading into the match. And they say you don't understand basic booking. I love JBL calling Cesaro a backstabber. Adrian Neville winning rules. Sucks that Damien Sandow has fallen. The Shawn Michaels fakeout killed me. Seth Rollins is such a great dick heel. Great build for King of the Ring here. Cody Rhodes is excellent as a face and the Dean Ambrose stuff was funny. I can picture Dean being via satellite. Good tag team match and I like the team of Sheamus and Ryback. More from Kaitlyn as she gets a ton of shine right now. AJ Lee winning was obvious. I loved Bateman's "I'm gonna marry her" comment. Damien Mizdow coming soon? On cue from my Sandow comments earlier. Great main event, and Roman Reigns getting the pin is good for him. Not sold on a parking lot brawl to close the show(seems like you stole it from my Smackdown ) A good show that built towards King of the Ring well.
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Post by Planktung on Feb 9, 2015 1:40:20 GMT -5
June 12th, 2013
Tonight's edition of NXT on ION Television kicked off with Sami Zayn making his way down to the ring following last week's altercation with the man who cost him the NXT Championship, Kevin Owens. Zayn stated that the professional wrestling industry is full of guys who are willing to stab you in the back at any moment, but he never, ever believed that Owens would turn out to be one of them. "If Owens' primary goal in NXT is to make sure that I don't make it further than him or make more money than him, then I'll add the same thing to my list of desires here in NXT along with the NXT Championship that was taken right from my hands! Kevin Owens, the next time I see you, I'm going to finish what YOU started at TakeOver!" Zayn left the ring to a huge round of applause, the commentators wondering just when we will see Zayn compete against Owens in the one-on-one match that is inevitable at this point.
MICHAEL BENNETT DEF. XAVIER WOODS Following Michael Bennett's victory, footage was shown on the titantron of Colin Cassady welcoming the NXT camera crew into the apartment that he shares with Enzo Amore in Tampa. "Hey yo, Zo! The cameras are here!" said Big Cass as Enzo was shown sitting on the couch, playing video games. "Perfect timing! I was getting a bit parched anyways. Maria!" shouted Enzo as Maria Kanellis, Bennett's girlfriend, walked into the room in a maid's outfit, handing Enzo and Cass drinks. "See, Mikey? Me and Zo told you that she'd be alright with us. And if you think she looks great now, wait 'til you see what she looks like next week when we're all back in the NXT Arena," said Cass as Enzo shouted into the headset for his game. "That's right, punk! One hand on the controller and I still whoop you! How 'you doin'? You ain't got nothin' on me 'cause you're S-A-W-F-T, SAWFT!" yelled out the excited Enzo as he accidentally threw his drink into Maria's face. The video ended as Bennett could be seen livid in the, undoubtedly looking forward to the chance to get his hands on both Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady when they return to NXT next week.
BARON CORBIN DEF. DANTE DASH IN SIXTEEN SECOND
Another quick victory for Baron Corbin, who was just as impressive here as he was at NXT TakeOver two weeks ago. "You think Bo Rotundo was watching that?" asked Jason Alberts on commentary, bringing up the fact that Rotundo was Corbin's first victim. NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS THE ALPHA WOLVES DEF. BLAKE & MURPHYAfter The Alpha Wolves' victory over newcomers Blake and Murphy, the entrance song of Finn Balor and Hideo Itami hit as the two made their way down to the ring. Balor stated that with The Addiction out of the way now, he and Itami wanted another opportunity at the NXT Tag Team Championships. Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards had no problem accepting the challenge, telling Balor and Itami that they would meet them in the ring next week with the championships on the line. EMMA DEF. AUDREY MARIEFollowing Emma's victory, the NXT Women's Champion, Sasha Banks, made her way down to the ring to rub her NXT TakeOver victory in the face of the former champion. As Sasha berated Emma, the 'Dancing Queen' ignored the words of 'The Boss,' performing her signature dance as the NXT Universe joined her. "Are you kidding me right now?! When 'The Boss' is speaking, you listen! Do you understand th-" said Sasha before Emma poked her in the eye while dancing. Emma smiled as she left the ring, Sasha throwing a temper tantrum after being embarrassed by the former NXT Women's Champion. Backstage, NXT General Manager, Brad Maddox, was shown in his office when a livid Michael Bennett walked into the room. "Did you see what happened out there?! You're going to give me Enzo Amore or Colin Cassady next week, Maddox! I don't care which one it is!" shouted Bennett. Before Maddox could grant him the match, Bo Rotundo entered the scene. "You're doing a wonderful job running the show, Brad. You should be proud of yourself! But, you know what would make you an even better General Manager than you already are? By giving me a rematch with Baron Corbin," said Bo. After he was done speaking, the voices of Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian could be heard as The Addiction walked into the room. "You need to do something about this, Bradley! We accepted The Beta Wolves' challenge at TakeOver, but for some reason, Finnvard and Hideous got the shot. And now, they're getting another title match next week?!? Where is the respect around here for the best tag team in the bu-si-ness?!" asked Daniels as Kazarian added, "Three syllables," afterwards. The entire time, Maddox held his head with his hands, soon leaving the room as he claimed that he had a headache. "Hey! Where are you going?! Get back here and make this right!" yelled out Daniels before Bo tapped him on the shoulder. "What kind of drink is that?" he asked. "It's an Appletini. Here, try it," said Daniels before throwing the beverage into Bo's face. The Addiction left the room in search of Maddox as Bo and Bennett were left alone. "This is delicious. Hopefully, that's what Enzo Amore thew in your girlfriend's face," said Bo with a smile on his face, not aware that his comment only further angered Bennett. NXT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH - TYLER BREEZE DEF. ADAM COLE TO RETAINAfter faking a knee injury to get the official's attention, Tyler Breeze was able to pull Adam Cole down by his legs, causing Cole's face to crash into the second turnbuckle. Cole stirred to his feet as Breeze delivered the Beauty Shot, covering him to get the victory. The show closed with Breeze celebrating his first successful title defense, the commentators mentioning that while 'Prince Pretty' managed to defeat Adam Cole, Sami Zayn still has a rematch clause that can be invoked at any moment in the future. June 14th, 2013 WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DANIEL BRYAN DEF. DERRICK BATEMAN VIA DISQUALIFICATIONKicking off SmackDown tonight was Derrick Bateman's first match since Extreme Rules as he took on one of the two champions that he could cash-in his Money in the Bank briefcase on at any point. As Bryan had Bateman placed in the Yes Lock, Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble jumped into the ring and attacked the World Heavyweight Champion. Bryan, however, was able to fend off J&J Security before Bateman delivered a briefcase shot to the back of Bryan's head. With Bryan down and out, Bateman quickly handed the briefcase over the official. "Derrick Bateman is cashing-in!" shouted John Bradshaw Layfield as the audience members were on the edge of their seats. Suddenly, the WWE Tag Team Champions, Randy Orton and Batista, ran down to ringside and pulled Bateman out of the ring. "What are you doing?!?!" yelled out Bateman as Orton and Batista ignored him, practically dragging Mr. Money in the Bank away from the ring. The three of them passed by Paul Heyman, who made his way out to the stage. He told Bryan that the pain and agony that he was feeling at that moment would be replicated at King of the Ring on Sunday, but the only difference is that when he is lying on his back in the middle of the ring in Chicago, he won't be the World Heavyweight Champion. "There is no conceivable way that you leave King of the Ring with the gold still intact, Mr. Bryan. The most coveted championship in our industry will be right where it belongs - in the hands of a Paul Heyman Guy!" Backstage, Randy Orton and Batista were shown holding Derrick Bateman by his arms, taking him to the locker room area. "What the hell is wrong with you guys?!? I was about to become World Heavyweight Champion!!" yelled Bateman as he broke free and shoved Orton. Batista came between the two, telling Orton to keep his cool. "If you became World Champion tonight, Derrick, how much of a damn would you give about the Steel Cage match on Sunday? The match probably doesn't even mean that much to you right now. If you lose, you really don't lose anything. You'll still have the Money in the Bank briefcase, your security force, your little crush on Kaitlyn, and the support of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. You have nothing lose in this match while Orton and I have EVERYTHING to lose! You better get focused because if we lose the WWE Tag Team Championships thanks to you, there is going to be hell to pay. We don't care if you're Triple H's new golden boy." Batista made his point clear to Bateman as Mr. Money in the Bank and Orton continued to stare at each other, the tension at an all-time high between Bateman and the Tag Team Champions. PRIME TIME PLAYERS DEF. SHEAMUS & RYBACKA shocking victory for the Prime Time Players as a bit of miscommunication between Sheamus and Ryback led to Darren Young getting a roll up on the 'Celtic Warrior' for the win. Following the match, Sheamus sat on his knees in disbelief as Ryback was visibly upset at the loss. When Sheamus finally got to his feet, Ryback charged at him with a Meathook Clothesline! "What the hell?!" said Michael Cole on commentary as the WWE Universe immediately turned on Ryback. "Stupid!" shouted Ryback as he hoisted Sheamus up to his shoulders, planting him with Shell Shocked! Ryback left the ring to a chorus of boos after leaving Sheamus lying in the ring. ADRIAN NEVILLE DEF. BIG E LANGSTONA battle between two former NXT superstars. Adrian Neville managed to get the victory and extend his winning streak to three victories after hitting Big E Langston with the Red Arrow. Big E accepted Neville's handshake offer after the match, but clearly had hesitance doing so. A special video package was shown AJ Lee and Kaitlyn's Divas Championship this Sunday at King of the Ring, featuring the official theme song for the bout, "Surprise Surprise" by Billy Talent. The video started with footage from AJ and Kaitlyn's time in NXT Season 3, where the latter would go on to become the winner. Both Divas initially struggled to rise to prominence in the Divas division, but that would all change later on as they found themselves in the championship picture towards the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013. AJ defeated Kaitlyn at Battleground to earn a Divas Title bout against Paige at WrestleMania XXIX, but would ultimately fail. AJ then made a deal with Kaitlyn and Stephanie McMahon, turning her back on Paige to become the new champion in England back in April. At Extreme Rules, Paige invoked her rematch clause in the first-ever Last Diva Standing match. AJ retained the title in what will forever be remembered as one of the most shocking and barbaric matches in WWE history. The violence in the match resulted in AJ being removed from The Committee, Stephanie now relying on Kaitlyn to bring the Divas Championship back to their side. What will happen when two former best friends collide on Sunday? Who will leave King of the Ring as the Divas Champion? WWE CHAMPION JOHN CENA DEF. TYSON KIDDThe biggest match of Tyson Kidd's career came to an unfortunate end for the man who is set to remarry Natalya at some point in the future. As Kidd was attempting to deliver a Superplex, Cena managed to counter it and deliver an Attitude Adjustment from the top rope for the victory! Following the match, Cena took a microphone and said that Bray Wyatt has done everything possible to try and get into his head. "I don't care how many people you've sent your message to, Bray. It stops this Sunday at King of the Ring. As long as I am standing and breathing, you will NEVER get the chance to call yourself the WWE Champion. Because now and forever, Bray Wyatt, the champ! Is! Here!" Will Cena be able to keep his word, or will we have a new WWE Champion on Sunday in the 'Eater of Worlds?' Backstage, Big E Langston was shown in the locker room area, sitting on a bench and reflecting on his loss earlier tonight to Adrian Neville. Suddenly, The Miz walked into the room. Just like with Damien Sandow this past Monday on RAW, Miz handed Big E a business card. "Give it some thought. I can assure you that this would the best possibly move for your career, Big E. Keep in touch," said Miz as he left the room, Big E not sure what to make of Miz' very vague offer. THE USOS DEF. THE REAL AMERICANS IN MATCH FOUR OF THE BEST OF FIVE SERIESIn a win-or-go home situation for The Usos, Jimmy and Jey were able to rise to the occasion after the former delivered a Superfly Splash to Jack Swagger to even the series at two victories a piece. "We're going to Match 5, Michael! I love it!" said John Bradshaw Layfield on commentary as The Usos celebrated their victory, saving their hopes to become the new number one contenders for the WWE Tag Team Titles. RUSEV DEF. LOS MATADORES IN A HANDICAP MATCHMuch like this past Monday on RAW, Rusev was able to take out both members of Los Matadores, forcing Fernando to submit to The Accolade. The 'Super Athlete' continues to assert his dominance in WWE, running through any and every challenge that has been put in front of him thus far. It was announced that on the King of the Ring Kickoff Show this Sunday, the Best of Five Series between The Usos and The Real Americans will come to an end when Match Five takes place, thirty minutes prior to King of the Ring going live on Pay-Per-View. INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH - SETH ROLLINS, CODY RHODES AND ALBERTO DEL RIO WRESTLE TO A NO CONTESTAs Seth Rollins was preparing to deliver a Curb Stomp to his Semi Finals opponent in the King of the Ring tournament, Cody Rhodes, Dean Ambrose ran into the ring through the audience and attacked the Intercontinental Champion. Ambrose would then roll out of the ring and grab a steel chair, striking Alberto Del Rio in the back with it on the outside. Ambrose rolled back into the ring as he delivered a hard shot to Rollins' arm. the Intercontinental Champion rolling out of the ring. As Rhodes was attempting to stir to his feet, Ambrose delivered a shot to his back, keeping him grounded on the canvas. Security finally showed up to detain Ambrose, John Bradshaw Layfield praising them for "finally doing their job." However, the 'Lunatic Fringe' was able to break free from the group of security guards and went back on the attack on Seth Rollins. Ambrose was once again pulled away as the WWE Universe went wild for him. "Go to hell, Committee! I'm winning King of the Ring!" shouted Ambrose as he was carried up the entrance ramp by security guards. Rollins, Rhodes and Del Rio remained down and out, Michael Cole asking who will win the King of the Ring tournament this Sunday? |
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Post by Planktung on Feb 9, 2015 1:42:57 GMT -5
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Post by Planktung on Feb 9, 2015 1:44:20 GMT -5
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