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Post by Planktung on Aug 16, 2015 17:20:08 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on Aug 16, 2015 18:49:30 GMT -5
- If Adam Cole is called up to the main roster and that is a very big if, if that happens will he even be able to hang with the big superstars on both RAW and Smackdown?
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Post by tg11 on Aug 16, 2015 18:58:44 GMT -5
- As much as Bateman would have motive to attack both Orton and Batista, I mean I don't think he would do it even though all the evidence is pointing to him I don't think he did it, it would be too obvious same with if it is AJ Styles it would be too obvious and as for who the attacker is I hope it is someone who we do not even think to suspect, this reminds me a lot of the Attitude Era remember the Who Ran Down Austin storyline? Superstars and divas were surrounded around the ring while the WWE Commissioner Mick Foley was trying to figure out just who ran down Stone Cold Steve Austin with the suspects being Rock, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Stephanie McMahon, Y2J Chris Jericho, X-Pac, The Undertaker so many suspects but I wonder if superstars and divas will be surrounded around the ring with Booker T trying to figure out just who it was that attacked Orton and Batista? I mean look at the superstars who either have grudges against them or those who have history with both Orton and Batista
- Paige and AJ fight, I mean why are they going to push the envelope yet again? If anything these 2 are making the Divas division seem like a joke now turning it into a glorified Hardcore division which is already bad enough but what Sasha Banks the NXT Women's Champion what she said not only about them but also about Kaitlyn the current WWE Divas Champion is so true but if we had a face of the Divas division like Sasha Banks representing the division she would actually make the division respectable again by bringing back the true meaning of what this division is or what it should be and that is pure wrestling
- Knowing Barrett I am sure he will show up in some fashion
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Post by tg11 on Aug 26, 2015 8:42:11 GMT -5
As for the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match with Cody Rhodes defending his WWE Championship against Bray Wyatt, Wade Barrett, CM Punk, Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler I mean odds are stacked against Cody here I mean he has to defend his title against not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4 but against 5 other superstars inside one of the WWE's most diabolical structures the Elimination Chamber where Rhodes he has less than a 16% chance of retaining his title and history has proven that whenever there is a WWE Championship match inside the Chamber the title switches hands most of the time and only a seldom few have retained their title inside the Chamber Match
And even if Cody retains or any one of the 5 other superstars in the match becomes the new WWE Champion then Mr. Money in the Bank AJ Styles can pick his spot and cash in on whoever the WWE Champion is, it's genius really on AJ's part
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Post by Planktung on Sept 1, 2015 23:51:20 GMT -5
Following the signature WWE intro, cameras cut directly to the arena here in Des Moines as the 'Anti-Diva,' Paige, was already on her way to the ring. Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield were briefly shown collecting their items from the announce table and backing away, knowing that with Paige intending on calling out AJ Lee, things could get ugly very quickly. Paige took a microphone, saying that in the past year that she's been a member of the WWE roster, there has been a constant cycle for her. "I piss someone off and that person pisses me off. It's an endless loop that I know won't end anytime soon. What I do want to end, however, is AJ Lee. I've had chance after chance to put her away for good, but this time, I'm not letting it slip away. Get out here RIGHT NOW, AJ! This isn't ending at Night of Champions. It ends tonight," declared Paige as the crowd roared in excitement. The WWE Universe was prepared to witness a scene similar to Last Diva Standing if AJ did actually accept Paige's challenge. Instead, the 'Anti-Diva' was met with the arrival of the NXT Women's Champion, Sasha Banks. Sasha, who appeared last week on RAW as well, made her way down to the ring as Paige looked even more infuriated than she did just a few minutes ago. "Well, well, well. If it isn't the WWE Universe's beloved queen, Paige. The girl who I've had to hear about nonstop ever since I walked through the doors at NXT. While I'm putting on THE best women's matches the world has ever seen down at Full Sail... I have to constantly be told by fans that I'm still not as good as Paige. You're not getting AJ Lee right now. You're getting somebody better because 'The Boss' has something to say to you. What the hell do you think you are? Thumbtacks... barbed wire... you really think all that crap makes you better than me? Honey, I am everything that you ever dreamed of being! I'm a champion with class and you're nothing more than trash who resorts to violence whenever she doesn't get what she wants," Sasha spoke out before Paige responded aggressively. "You think I want this?! You think that I find pleasure in being known as the girl who defies authority and mutilates everyone, including herself?! I'm 21 years old and if I keep doing what I've been doing, my body will completely shut down on me by the time I'm 25! What you don't understand, Sasha, is that I've gone to these lengths because I have to! I don't want to ever fall onto thumbtacks again or have barbed wire stuck in my skin, but if it means getting revenge and my title back, I will! While you're down in NXT, I'm here being tortured every single week! I watched my mum have her head smashed against that steel ring post and I couldn't do anything about it! If you went through even half of what I have this year, you too would have the scars on your body that show what kind of hell you've gone through!" Paige practically screamed her heart out as the WWE Universe cheered her on, siding with the 'Anti-Diva.' Sasha then said to Paige that she can complain about her hardships in WWE all she wants, but if she manages to become Divas Champion at Night of Champions, then she'll have her toughest challenge yet - her. Paige cracked a slight smirk as Sasha continued on, saying that there won't be any weapons for her to use at Unison should they square off. "I'd really like to see you try to beat the 'Baddest Diva in WWE' without a barbed wire bat in one hand and a bag of thumbtacks in the other," Sasha said. Before the NXT Women's Champion left the ring, Paige stopped her as she had a response for her. "Don't get your facts confused, Sasha. I made it to the WWE because I'm a wrestler. I became Divas Champion because I was the best wrestler in this company. And if we are to meet in this ring at Unison, then sweetheart, I will do what I know you think I can't do and that's out-wrestle you." Sasha glared back at Paige with an arrogant expression, not believing for one second that Paige could defeat her in a one-on-one wrestling match. "We could get the answer to that at Unison if Paige becomes Divas Champion in thirteen days at Night of Champions," John Bradshaw Layfield said as Sasha raised the NXT Women's Title in the air while staring at Paige.
CM PUNK DEF. LUKE HARPER: Before challenging for the WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber in thirteen nights, CM Punk was looking to pick up momentum by taking out one of the men who could easily play a role in the outcome from the outside, Luke Harper. Hard-hitting, back-and-forth action to kick off Monday Night RAW as Punk looked to be in trouble near the closing moments. Punk springboarded off of the top rope, only to be caught in mid-air with a Discus Clothesline! "What impact and precision on that Clothesline from Harper!" John Bradshaw Layfield said as Harper placed Punk on his shoulders for a Powerbomb. Punk retaliated and sent Harper chest-first into the top turnbuckle, the 'Best in the World' staggered back into the ring. Harper did the same as Punk hoisted the giant onto his shoulders, delivering a huge Go To Sleep! Punk got the cover on Harper, picking up a big victory to not only hinder The Wyatt Family, but gather momentum for himself heading into Night of Champions in two weeks. "CM Punk slayed one portion of The Wyatt Family, but can Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler do the same to rest of 'em?" asked JBL on commentary.
Returning to Monday Night RAW, WWE Commissioner, Booker T, was shown backstage preparing to meet Derrick Bateman in the ring and ask if he is indeed the perpetrator in the attacks on Randy Orton and Batista. Suddenly, Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins, barged into the room shouting at Booker. "Tell me that what I'm hearing is a joke, Booker?! Did you seriously grant Christian a title shot against me at Night of Champions?!" Rollins demanded to know. Booker bluntly told Rollins that he did indeed make a match between him and Christian for the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship official for Night of Champions. "I made the match because Christian deserves it," Booker stated, which only further angered Rollins. "What has he done to deserve anything around here?! The most noteworthy thing Christian has done lately is get Powerbombed onto the apron by Kevin Owens! You don't know what you're doing, Booker! You don't know the kind of talent that you have on your hands right now! I'm not just the man who single-handedly turned the Intercontinental Championship into the most prestigious prize in all of professional wrestling today! I am the greatest WWE superstar of this or any other generation! You want to waste my potential by throwing someone like Christian my way?! Fine! Do what you want, but sooner than later, you'll be forced to show me the respect that I deserve!" Rollins stormed out of the room, illustrating his feelings very clearly in regards to defending the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship in thirteen nights against Christian.
KOFI KINGSTON W/ XAVIER WOODS DEF. JACK SWAGGER W/ ZEB COLTER: While the action took place in the ring between Kofi Kingston and Jack Swagger, commotion arose at ringside as Xavier Woods held a picket sign that read, "Real American Clowns," taking shots at Colter, Swagger and the other member of the Real Americans who is currently injured, Shelton Benjamin. Woods and Colter shouted at each other when Swagger slid out to ringside, grabbing the sign and repeatedly smashed it onto the floor. Swagger rolled back into the ring, only to be caught with Trouble in Paradise, giving Kofi the victory. Woods laughed at Colter before Kofi joined him on the stage, the two having an over-the-top celebration for the latter's win.
UNITED STATES CHAMPION ADRIAN NEVILLE DEF. ZACK RYDER IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: After the result of last week's Number One Contenders Tournament Finals, we now know that it will be Tyson Kidd who challenges for Adrian Neville's United States Championship in thirteen nights at Night of Champions. Neville took on Zack Ryder tonight in preparation, able to get the victory after executing another picture perfect Red Arrow. While Neville was celebrating his win with the WWE Universe, he was ambushed from behind by the number one contender to his title, Tyson Kidd. Kidd stomped away on Neville as the official tried to stop him, unsuccessful in his attempts. Kidd kicked Neville out to ringside before taking the United States Title, eager Neville to get to his feet. When the 'Man That Gravity Forgot' did so, Kidd struck him in the face with the title! Neville was laid out on the floor when Kidd took a microphone, telling the entire WWE Universe to be quiet while he was speaking. "What you people fail to realize is that Adrian Neville isn't some sort of superhero like you all believe. He's not your savior. He's hardly even a man. All you will ever be, Neville, is the person that I defeat for the United States Championship at Night of Champions. Gravity didn't forget you, but the entire world will soon enough." Kidd threw the microphone down before leaving the scene, officials still tending to Neville.
BRAY WYATT DEF. DOLPH ZIGGLER: Closing out the first hour tonight on RAW was a one-on-one match between two of the competitors in the Elimination Chamber match at Night of Champions. Last week, it was Dolph Ziggler who suffered a pin fall defeat to Bray Wyatt in Six Man Tag Team action, so the 'Show Off' had extra motivation going into this match against the 'Eater of Worlds.' Ziggler took control towards the end of the bout, fired up as the red hot audience cheered him on. When Ziggler attempted to deliver a Superkick, Wyatt caught his foot and pulled him into his arms, successfully delivering Sister Abigail for the victory. Wyatt stood on his knees and spread his arms out over the motionless body of Dolph Ziggler, having just defeated the 'Show Off' for the second week in a row.
RUSEV W/ LANA DEF. CHRISTIAN: As we learned earlier in the evening, Christian is set to challenge Seth Rollins at Night of Champions for the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship. While 'Captain Charisma' was looking for momentum heading into Detroit, so too was the man who lost his undefeated streak at SummerSlam, Rusev. After Christian took Rusev down with a Tornado DDT, he began to position Rusev for the Killswitch. However, Seth Rollins would make his presence known by running down to the ring. Christian struck Rollins once he was on the apron, only to turn around and be caught with a Superkick from Rusev! The 'Bulgarian Brute' followed that up with the application of The Accolade, Christian fading into unconsciousness. Lana joined Rusev in the ring as the two stood tall over Christian, Seth Rollins laughing to himself as he picked himself up off of the ground. The Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion draped the title over his shoulder while looking on his fallen challenger for Night of Champions.
Returning to the live broadcast, the duo of Rusev and Lana were shown walking down a corridor after the former was successful in his match against Christian. The two were then approached by Renee Young, who asked for a quick word. "Whatever it is that you have to say to Rusev, it can wait," Lana told Renee before attempting to leave. Renee then said that she wasn't sure if either had heard yet, but WWE Commissioner, Booker T, announced via the WWE App that in two weeks at Night of Champions, Rusev will go one-on-one with Alberto Del Rio. The 'Bulgarian Brute' stopped as a smile lit up his face. "Alberto Del Rio will be crushed just like I had him crushed at SummerSlam! Try taking me down without any weapons, Alberto!" Rusev shouted angrily at the camera before leaving the scene with Lana.
Cutting to the arena here in Des Moines, R-Truth was shown already in the ring as he was set for singles action against an unknown opponent. "Des Moines, Iowa..... WHAT'S UP?!" Truth shouted into the microphone before the audience responded to finish off his entrance. A few seconds later, the entrance music of Bo Rotundo hit to the surprise of everyone. "What on earth?" Michael Cole stated as John Bradshaw Layfield was rejoicing. "It's a miracle, Michael! Bo Rotundo is here on RAW! The most inspirational man to ever walk into the WWE next to JBL!" he yelled out. "Hello, WWE Universe! I'm sure that all of you saw last week at NXT TakeOver: Revision when I was defeated by Baron Corbin. I'll start off by saying that I was incredibly fatigued heading into that match as I spent that weekend delivering water guns to starving children in Africa and didn't return until hours before the match. I was not at 100% and because of that, I was forced to leave NXT. However, don't look at that as a negative because when one door closes, another one opens. My NXT days are over, but thanks to thousands upon thousands of Twitter and Instagram posts from all of my Bo-lievers, I am here to announce that I am now a member of the WWE roster!" The Des Moines audience booed Bo heavily as Bradshaw continued to go wild, calling this a moment that will live on forever in WWE history. "Thank you to everyone who continues to support me in everything I do and if I have yet to touch your spirit, be ready because with my inspiration, you too can achieve your dreams. All you have to do..... is BO-LIEVE!"
BO ROTUNDO DEF. R-TRUTH: The first match for Bo Rotundo as a member of the main roster ended up being a successful one as he went up against a veteran in R-Truth. After Truth failed to connect with a leaping Clothesline, Bo picked him up from the canvas and delivered the Running Bo-Dog to pick up the victory. Afterwards, Bo took a victory lap around the ring, celebrating his very first win here on Monday Night RAW. "The future is in that man's hands, Michael! Everyone in the WWE Universe better start Bo-lieving if they aren't already!" John Bradshaw Layfield said on commentary.
Backstage, WWE Commissioner, Booker T, was shown walking towards the ring as he prepares to meet Derrick Bateman in the ring and get to the bottom of the mysterious attacks against Randy Orton and Batista. Suddenly, Paige approached him, saying that she needed something. While Booker was hesitant to listen to Paige since he was in a hurry, he granted her a few seconds to explain what it was she needed. "A match against AJ next week," Paige said, which caused Booker to take off his glasses and glare at her in disbelief. "..... Do you have any idea what would happen to me by the Board of Directors if I allowed you and AJ to go out on live television and rip each other apart?" Booker stated. "Listen to me, Booker. Let me kill two birds with one stone. Give me the chance to beat AJ Lee for the first time since WrestleMania, while I prove to Sasha Banks that I am indeed first and foremost a professional wrestler," Paige said. Booker thought about the request to himself for a bit. "You promise to keep a match with AJ 100% clean and in the ring?" Booker asked, to which Paige said that's exactly what she wants. ".... Alright. You've got it next week," Booker said before continuing on towards the ring. Next week here on RAW, Paige takes on AJ Lee in a match with no weapons. No violence. No boundaries pushed. Just two female competitors with a score to settle.
A promo was shown for this week's edition of WWE NXT. After a chaotic TakeOver: Revision event last week, new champions have been crowned in Kevin Owens and The Addiction as NXT Champion and NXT Tag Team Champions respectively. Sasha Banks managed to retain the NXT Women's Championship just mere moments after Bayley believed that she had won, and Paul Heyman has found himself a new client in Hideo Itami, who stabbed his former tag team partner, Finn Balor, in the back. What will be the fallout as NXT looks ahead to Unison in New York City? WWE NXT, this Wednesday night on ION Television.
Returning to Monday Night RAW, the entrance music of Booker T hit as the WWE Commissioner made his way down to the ring, prepared to deal with a thorn in the company's side face-to-face for the world to see. "I knew that when I accepted the position of WWE Commissioner after SummerSlam, I was getting myself into a whole new side of the business I've never seen before. However, some things just never change. For my whole life, if there was ever a problem that I had to deal with, I did it personally face-to-face. Even as the Commissioner in a suit and tie, I'm still choosing to handle things like that. So, Derrick Bateman. I know you're back there so let's just get this over with," said Booker, wanting nothing more than to settle whatever issues Bateman has with the WWE offices right then and there by finding out if he did indeed attack Randy Orton and Batista. Seconds later, Bateman would make his way out through the curtain for the first time on RAW since he was fired my Vince McMahon two months ago. Bateman, who was out of his arm sling after suffering a shoulder injury, stepped into the ring and took a microphone to confront Booker. "This interesting, Booker, because when I was last here, you weren't in a position of authority. None of my issues pertain to you. My issues are with Vince McMahon and everyone who claimed to stand by my side in The Committee. I went out with a shoulder injury, and rather than take care of me like they should have, what did The Committee do? They took away my Money in the Bank briefcase and did nothing to stop me from being wrongfully fired! They didn't care one bit about what happened to me because I was just an interchangeable part of their little machine! And guess what, AJ Styles? Whenever this company decides that they no longer need you, you'll be easily replaced, too. Hope you're enjoying walking around with a briefcase that you didn't earn!" Bateman shouted at the camera, hoping that his message would be heard by Styles. "Derrick, you have your reasons to be upset, but I didn't invite you here to RAW to air your grievances that we already know about. Now, before I ask you my one question, I want you to know that I ordered Randy Orton and AJ Styles to stay home tonight," Booker told Bateman, who simply laughed. "Well, that's really no fun. You put me in this ring, but not the guy who is trying to take my spot nor the guy whose spot I took." Booker was not amused by Bateman's words as he solely wanted to find out the answer to the theory that he proposed last week. "Derrick, I'll ask you this once and I expect you to answer me. Did you attack Randy Orton and Batista?"
"...... Yeah, I did," Bateman said to Booker. "You don't think that the first thing I wanted to do when I was out of my arm sling was to make those bastards pay? People like Triple H, AJ Styles and Kane got what they deserved at SummerSlam, but not Randy and Batista. They turned their backs on Hunter before they could be a part of the beating by The Uprising. They haven't been punished yet and I set out to be the one to deliver said punishment. As far as Kaitlyn's involvement in all of this goes, I'll plead the fifth on that. You got the answer you were looking for anyways, right?" Bateman said to Booker. The WWE Commissioner then said that he understands Bateman has some 'demands' that he wanted to make public. "A series of demands, yes, but for now, I'll just say that I do want my job back. Don't get the wrong idea from me. I still hate this company and everybody running it, but as long as I'm breathing and standing, I want to do everything that I possibly can make life hell for everybody who tried to take my career away from me. Sure, I can do that from the outside, but it'll hurt Vince McMahon and his corporate stooges much, much more if I did it from within their precious organization." Booker T was clearly against the idea of re-signing Bateman, but the former Mr. Money in the Bank continued on. "I mean, if anyone knows about second chances in life, it should be you. Right, Booker? Think about where your life would have gone had you not been given another chance to prove your worth to the world?! After all that life has given you, you finally have the chance to give back to someone! I am not asking for money because I already have plenty of that! I'm not asking for power because sooner than later, I'll be running this whole place! All I am asking for from you is my damn job back!"
Booker T remained silent as Derrick Bateman's face was beet red after screaming in the face of the new WWE Commissioner. ".... You know what, Derrick? I really don't know where I'd be without the second chance that I was given in life. You're right about that, but after all of the trouble you've caused this company, I can't just give you back your spot on the roster. However, HOWEVER.... what I will do is put your fate in the hands of someone else. The guy that we all thought was initially the attacker, AJ Styles. At Night of Champions, Styles will go one-on-one with 'The Viper,' Randy Orton. If Styles wins, I will personally re-sign you to the WWE." Not the exact news that Bateman wanted to hear from Booker. If he is going to get his spot on the roster back, he must put his trust into the guy who holds the Money in the Bank briefcase that was originally his, AJ Styles. "No. No, Booker. That is NOT how this goes! What you're supposed to do is give me what should have never been taken away from me in the first place! Now, I have to watch AJ Styles fight for my contract when he couldn't care any less about me?! Are you insane, Book-" Bateman said before suddenly being interrupted by the sound of Batista's entrance music! The crowd came unglued as Bateman stared at the stage that Batista began to walk down. "Randy Orton and AJ Styles aren't here, but Booker T didn't say anything about the other man who Bateman attacked!" Michael Cole stated as Bateman exited the ring, trying to hold his own against 'The Animal.' The two traded blows before Batista rammed Bateman into the ring apron. Batista took the former Committee member and tossed him into the ring as Booker backed against the ropes, trying to calm 'The Animal' down. Batista, however, would not listen as he delivered a Spinebuster to Bateman! Batista then looked out to ringside, an idea hatching in his brain. He tossed Bateman back to the outside before exiting the ring, taking apart the surface of the announce table. Cole, Bradshaw and Lawler all rushed out of the way as Batista set Bateman up for a Powerbomb, driving him through the announce table! The reaction in Des Moines was deafening as Batista stared down at Bateman, getting all of the revenge that he needed against the man who attacked him two weeks ago.
DEAN AMBROSE DEF. ERICK ROWAN: The third and final series of matches tonight between Wyatt Family and former Uprising members. With the score even so far thanks to CM Punk and Bray Wyatt's respective victories, both Dean Ambrose and Erick Rowan took the fight to each other and in an incredibly physical bout. Rowan placed Ambrose on his shoulder for a Running Powerslam, only for the 'Lunatic Fringe' to slide off and sit on the top turnbuckle. When Rowan turned around, Ambrose came flying from the top rope with a leaping Boma Ye to the face of Rowan! Ambrose got the cover, picking up the win against Ambrose to give the once-Uprising the advantage over The Wyatt Family here tonight. "There are very few individuals who I can say feel right at home inside the Elimination Chamber, but Dean Ambrose is definitely one of them," Jerry Lawler stated as Ambrose headed up the entrance after a triumphant outing against Rowan.
Backstage, Tom Phillips was standing by with the WWE Tag Team Champions, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno, along with their agent, Paul Heyman. The trio stepped into the picture as Phillips asked Heyman about the Handicap match scheduled for tonight's main event pitting Cesaro and Ohno against the WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes. "You know what's funny about that match? Cody Rhodes is the one who requested it. A good look, charisma, in-ring ability. All qualities of Cody that we've all been aware of for years. Now, we're coming to find out that there's one more trait that the WWE Champion has to his name and that's insanity. Look at what Cody has done in the past two weeks. First, he actually had the nerve to attack my 'Beast Incarnate,' Brock Lesnar. Then, last week on SmackDown, Cody leaped through the air with a Moonsault off of a steel cage. Now, he actually went to Booker T and demanded a Handicap match against the best tag team in the world today. The reigning and defending WWE Tag Team Champions who will embarrass Wrestling Royalty at Night of Champion, Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro. We're learning something new about our WWE Champion every day, and I expect him to learn a valuable lesson himself tonight: No matter how good you are, you will never be better than a 'Paul Heyman Guy.'" Phillips then asked his second and final question, which pertained to Hideo Itami, who joined forces with him last week at NXT TakeOver: Revision. "Everything that I have to say regarding Hideo Itami will be said this coming Wednesday on NXT. All I will say right now is that Finn Balor should think twice before acting out because I will not be showing up to the Full Sail Arena by myself."
Returning to Monday Night RAW, a recap of last week's events were shown where Seth Rollins managed to retain the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship against Daniel Bryan. Afterwards, Kevin Owens, who was a guest on RAW as part of the NXT roster, would attack Bryan and deliver a series of Powerbombs to him. Even with Bryan's fiancee, Brie Bella, pleading with Owens to stop, he would give in until Sami Zayn, Adam Cole and Evan Bourne made chase for him. Two days later at NXT TakeOver: Revision, Owens would come out on top in a Championship Scramble match to capture the NXT Championship just three months after his initial debut. Footage from after the event was shown of Renee Young attempting to interview Owens, who sat outside of Full Saul University while staring endlessly at his new championship. "Kevin Owens, if I could just get a quick word with you," Renee asked as Owens responded with, "That depends. Are you just going to ask stupid questions like you normally do?" Renee, who was visibly distraught by Owens' attitude, asked the new NXT Champion for his thoughts on leaving TakeOver: Revision with the title. "It's amazing, alright? Three months on May 27th, 2013, I made my NXT debut and knew that it would only be a matter of time before I had this in my possession. You know what else feels so good about this night? The fact that Sami Zayn doesn't get to spend another second holding this title that he doesn't deserve." Renee then asked Owens about his actions following the Championship Scramble match. "You went into the audience and actually spit on Daniel Bryan's fiancee, Brie Bella. Why?" she asked. "..... Why? Because I felt like it, alright? Now please, Renee. Take your crappy journalism somewhere else because all you're doing is tainting this moment for me. Go. Now," Owens said in a threatening tone, causing Renee to quickly leave him alone.
SOFIA CORTEZ DEF. DIVAS CHAMPION KAITLYN IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: A very intriguing non-title match up as two women who have been aligned with each other for the past number of weeks were forced to go one-on-one with each other, while Paige and AJ Lee will be doing the same next Monday on the road to Night of Champions' Fatal Four Way match. Kaitlyn and Sofia Cortez shook each other's hands prior to the start of the bout, but after the sound of the bell, things became even more interesting as the entrance music of Sasha Banks hit. The NXT Women's Champion made her way down to ringside, joining the commentary trio as she observed the match that could very well feature her opponent come WWE/NXT Unison on September 29th. Towards the end of the bout, Sasha stood up from her chair, which caught the attention of Kaitlyn as she was gearing up for a Spear. The loss of focus on the part of the Divas Champion allowed Sofia to catch Kaitlyn in a small package roll up for the shocking victory! "Sofia Cortez has just pinned the Divas Champion!" Michael Cole as Sofia stood to her feet and victoriously raised her arms. Kaitlyn stared at her tag team partner in shock as Sasha laughed to herself, 'The Boss' heading up the entrance ramp. "More and more as time passes by, it really seems like Sasha Banks has gotten into the heads of all four women competing for the Divas Title at Night of Champions," John Bradshaw Layfield stated.
Returning to Monday Night RAW, NXT Women's Champion, Sasha Banks, was shown walking towards the locker room. When she tried to open the door to the room, Divas Champion, Kaitlyn, ran onto the screen and closed the door shut, standing in front of Sasha. "And what do you want?" asked 'The Boss' in an arrogant tone. "What I want is for you to back the hell away from me! You're in the spotlight right now, Sasha. You beat Bayley at TakeOver by not actually beating her. Congratulations, but that's all on NXT. Over here on RAW and SmackDown, I'M the one running things in the Divas division! I'M the one carrying around the title that actually means something!" Kaitlyn shouted towards her potential Unison opponent. "And what exactly does that title mean? Because all it's been these last few months is a Hardcore Title disguised by silver and pink. You're looking at a legit athlete who won this title through one of the W's in WWE - wrestling," Sasha stated in response. Kaitlyn then told the NXT Women's Champion that she continuously rants about the recent violent nature of the Divas Championship, but the truth is that she's jealous. "Women like myself and Sofia are the center of attention in this business right now. All you're trying to do is get a taste of our success. Little girl, you do NOT want to step into my world because if it's you and me in the ring at Unison in the Manhattan Center, I will destroy you and not only show you how a real woman competes, but how a real 'Boss' handles her business!" Kaitlyn left the scene as Sasha looked on at her, annoyed by the remarks from the Divas Champion.
WWE CHAMPION CODY RHODES DEF. WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS KASSIUS OHNO & ANTONIO CESARO W/ PAUL HEYMAN VIA DISQUALIFICATION IN A HANDICAP MATCH: The Handicap main event that Paul Heyman revealed earlier was actually requested by the WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes. Night of Champions remains the focus for all three men involved in this match, but after both Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro suffered losses to Rhodes last week, they were not looking to give him another victory. Towards the end of the match, Rhodes dodged a Roaring Elbow attempt from Ohno, taking advantage of the opening and hitting an Angle Slam! Both men were down as it was a race to see whether Ohno could make the tag to Cesaro or Rhodes could get to his feet first. Before Ohno could make the tag, the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' jumped to his feet and launched himself towards the ropes, knocking Cesaro off of the apron while springboarding to Ohno with the Disaster Kick! Rhodes was fired up as he set Ohno up for Cross Rhodes, but before he could deliver the maneuver, he was attacked from behind by Wade Barrett! "Wade Barrett is here! The man who turned his back on The Uprising two weeks ago!" Michael Cole shouted as the official called for the bell. Barrett struck relentlessly with right hand shots to the forehead of Rhodes as the WWE Universe showered the Uprising traitor with boos. Ohno and Cesaro had already exited the ring as Heyman walked them up the entrance ramp, leaving the WWE Champion to be pummeled by one of his Elimination Chamber opponents. When Rhodes staggered to his feet, Barrett charged into him with one of the most devastating Big Boots the WWE had seen in some time. Barrett backed into a corner as he was looking to connect with the Big Boot again. That was not to be, however, as CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose came rushing down the ramp! Barrett quickly bolted out of the ring and over the barricade, evading his former stable mates. Punk and Ziggler stopped once they were in the ring, but Ambrose actually made chase for Barrett through the stands! The two former Uprising members in the ring tended to Cody Rhodes, the WWE Champion knocked out from Barrett's Big Boot. The signature of The Wyatt Family would soon hit, leading to a Bray Wyatt appearance on the stage. Wyatt, who was flanked by Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, laughed at the sight of a fallen WWE Champion and a barely-united Uprising heading into the Elimination Chamber match at Night of Champions.
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Post by tg11 on Sept 3, 2015 5:54:32 GMT -5
Paige calling out AJ Lee only to get the NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks instead, it seems Sasha these days it is like she is stirring the pot sorta speak I mean she was mixing things up with the WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn and Sofia Cortez and now Paige I mean Sasha she is the only true legitimate champion in WWE because as far as the divas division she doesn't have to use weapons to wrestle a match she wrestles matches based on talent based on God given ability and when she is in that ring she is as good as if not better than the divas in WWE in your diary at the moment
CM Punk beating one third of the Wyatt Family beating Luke Harper, well I would have figured that Punk he would have faced off against an Elimination Chamber participant considering Punk is in the Chamber I just would have figured that tonight on RAW that the Elimination Chamber participants would be going at it in matches against each other not against other superstars but still this gives Punk some serious momentum heading into Night of Champions heading into the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match, Punk has got to be considered a favorite to walk out of the Chamber considering he has did it once before in his career
Rollins vs Christian at Night of Champions for the now WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, just confirmed, I figured that it would only be a matter of time considering how this feud has just gotten started but to see Rollins going up against Christian here we will truly see if he can put his money where his mouth is and prove once and for all that he truly is the future of this business or we could be looking at the next at the new WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion
Kofi beating Swagger with a much added assist from Xavier Woods, I mean if it wasn't for Woods getting involved or causing a distraction for Kofi then Kofi would have never have won that match at all period just goes to show you that Xavier Woods is paying dividends by being out there for Kofi but I wonder if this is the start of Swagger going downhill? Or if this is the start of Swagger perhaps in a push that is about to begin?
WWE United States Champion Adrian Neville, Neville beating Zack Ryder doesn't come as a shock or as a surprise to many but it gives Neville some momentum at least heading into Night of Champions I mean doesn't he have to defend his WWE United States Championship against Tyson Kidd? But to see Tyson Kidd attack Neville post match laying him out with the title, this attitude of Tyson Kidd's this heel turn of his so far has been nothing short of a success but I think we could be looking at the next WWE United States Champion
Bray Wyatt the former WWE Champion and one of the 6 Chamber participants beats Ziggler another one of the Chamber participants, Wyatt he has beaten Ziggler how many times now? But either way Wyatt carries momentum heading into Night of Champions heading into the Chamber and considering Wyatt lost the WWE Championship to Rhodes he has his rematch inside the Chamber but will Wyatt be able to walk out of NOC as WWE Champion again? Or could Ziggler do the unthinkable and become WWE Champion?
Rusev beating Christian here, I would have figured that either Del Rio he would get involved here and cost Rusev his match against Christian considering Del Rio he is the reason why Rusev is no longer undefeated or I would have figured that Rollins the WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion would have shown up to pick the bones from this attack by Rusev on Christian or that it would turn into a 2 on 1 with Del Rio making the save but to see Rusev vs Del Rio II at Night of Champions, I sure as hell can't wait
Bo Rotundo making his debut on the main roster well I think it was inevitable as soon as he left NXT that he would show up on RAW/Smackdown and now that he has he ends up beating R-Truth in his debut, I thought that Bo looked good because he did especially in his first match on the main roster and especially the universal heat he got I mean he is going to be one of those heels that you just love to hate in the sense that he is annoying as hell
Derrick Bateman his fate rests in AJ Styles' hands, Styles vs Orton at Night of Champions if Orton wins Bateman stays fired but if Styles wins, Booker will re-sign Bateman to WWE but I wonder what Vince will think about Booker's decision making here? I mean didn't Vince fire Bateman personally from WWE? So by Booker making a kind of risky decision like this as Commissioner I can only imagine how the WWE Board of Directors will feel about this match considering how much Bateman has been knocking WWE ever since his firing? But still it was confirmed Bateman was the attacker I mean it makes sense because of his history with both Orton and Batista in The Committee but then why not attack AJ Styles? I mean AJ was also a part of The Committee, AJ replaced Bateman and I would have thought that Bateman would have taken out AJ as revenge but going after Batista and Orton I mean I guess I can understand but seeing Batista come out and lay out Bateman, I mean Bateman had to expect this from The Animal but I can only imagine what Orton will do to Bateman when he gets back
Dean Ambrose carries momentum into the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match by beating the third member of The Wyatt Family beating Erick Rowan, if anyone is a favorite in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber it is probably Dean Ambrose and why? Because Ambrose will feel right at home in that Chamber especially given his character being a lunatic he will feel right at home but also it seems tonight nothing seems to be going right for The Wyatt Family, I mean the only member who wins a match is the former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt but that is only because Bray is one of the 6 participants in the Elimination Chamber Match
Paul Heyman backstage with his Paul Heyman Guys the WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Ohno well they are in the main event tonight against the WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in a 2 on 1 Handicap Match but still Heyman he is right about one thing Cody Rhodes as good as he is he sure has a lot of guts more guts than brains because why would he attack Lesnar? Lesnar is a Beast but also look at what he has done to people in his wake but also going up against Cesaro and Ohno too I mean even though Rhodes has gotten the better of the WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Ohno he only did that in singles matches but try beating them together as one and Heyman will be at NXT tomorrow unveiling his new Paul Heyman Guy in Itami, I can't wait and knowing Heyman if he says he isn't coming alone to NXT then that means most likely the WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Ohno will be with Heyman and Itami
You have Kevin Owens down to a tee here his character I mean not only is Owens cocky he's arrogant vulgar brash doesn't give a damn about anyone or anything and not to mention Owens after the things he has done I mean who will be able to stop Kevin Owens? I mean this is the man who took out Daniel Bryan put Daniel Bryan on the shelf and considering what he did to his former best friend Sami Zayn and after what Owens did to Brie Bella, Daniel Bryan's wife when he spit on her and now Owens is NXT Champion I mean with him as NXT Champion will anyone be able to beat him for that title? I doubt it but also with Owens it is only a matter of time before he makes the main roster of RAW/Smackdown
Sofia Cortez beating her BFF Kaitlyn one on one Sofia pinning the WWE Divas Champion I mean after this how could there not be tension between these 2? I mean seriously how could there not be? I mean Sofia doesn't she want to be WWE Divas Champion? If she does then she has to go through her best friend Kaitlyn to do it and what means more? Friendship or a title? I would say the title trumps any friendship or pretty much throws said friendship out the window but Sasha Banks the NXT Women's Champion stirring the pot again distracting the WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn long enough for Sofia to get the win, I mean Sasha The Boss I would say this Divas Revolution could be started strictly by Sasha all by her damn self I mean look at how she is stirring things up and has been
Sofia and WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn backstage with NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks, Sasha wasn't intimidated one bit by Kaitlyn or by Sofia, I love it because Sasha she is right about this divas division it has become a glorified hardcore division while Sasha on the other hand is a legit athlete and she uses her talent her actual raw ability to win matches unlike some divas around here who go around being all hardcore like they are the ones who are making this divas division a joke really while Sasha with her she is trying to bring some class back into this division which is what it has been lacking
The main event, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes winning beating the WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Ohno w/Heyman all be it by DQ because of Wade Barrett showing up and attacking Cody Rhodes well Barrett we all knew he would show his face eventually and what a time he chooses to do it especially while the WWE Champion has just been through a grueling match well Barrett he picked his spot all be it in a cowardly fashion because he knows that his former Uprising brethren if they get his hands on him he won't make it to Night of Champions and considering how he turned his back on them when he turned heel I could see why he attacked Rhodes but before Ambrose, Punk and Ziggler could get to him he bails through the ring and into the crowd, but then The Wyatt Family show up, it makes sense because all 6 men Rhodes, Ambrose, Punk, Ziggler, Barrett and Wyatt are all in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match and to see the show end with these 6 I mean it builds up Night of Champions even more
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Post by Planktung on Sept 9, 2015 14:48:15 GMT -5
Kicking off NXT were Paul Heyman and the WWE Tag Team Champions, Antonio Cesaro & Kassius Ohno, who introduced the newest member of their clientele, Hideo Itami. Being greeted by chants of "You sold out," Itami remained silent while Heyman stated that everyone saw him extend the same exact offer last week to both Itami and Finn Balor. "The difference between the two men is that Hideo wasn't moronic enough to throw away the opportunity of a lifetime!" Heyman used Ohno, Cesaro and Brock Lesnar as examples of what he can do for talent, and he vows to take Itami's career to heights that no one thought were imaginable. Finn Balor had heard enough as he made his way down to the ring, Heyman and company all exiting at the same time. Balor focused solely on Itami, asking him if putting on a suit and tie and calling himself a 'Paul Heyman Guy' was worth throwing away their friendship? Heyman told Balor that he's blinded to the truth right now, but someday, he'll realize the nature of his mistake. "I understand that you want to let off some steam here tonight, Finn, which is why one of my clients already put in a request to Brad Maddox to have a one-on-one match here tonight. As for which of these three fine talents you'll be facing off against... well, you'll just have to wait and find out."
TYLER BREEZE DEF. EVAN BOURNE via Beauty Shot after escaping an AirBourne attempt. One week after losing the NXT Championship, Tyler Breeze gets back on track as he looks to regain the gold.
As the commentary trio of Byron Saxton, Jason Alberts and Corey Graves were discussing tonight's main event between Finn Balor and Kassius Ohno, WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre made his way out to the stage, heading over to the announce table to take a microphone. Officially declaring his time in 3MB over, McIntyre reminded the fans that at one point, he was pegged by Mr. McMahon as 'The Chosen One,' but somewhere along the way, he lost focus on his profession. "I've heard nonstop that if you want to make a name for yourself, NXT is the place to do it. So ladies and gentlemen, mark the words of Drew McIntyre on this day, September 4th, 2013. 'The Chosen One' is here on NXT and he's not going anywhere until the NXT Championship belongs to him!"
PMA DEF. BLAKE & MURPHY via Stretch Muffler from Solomon Crowe to Blake. Afterwards, the always positive Drake Younger attempted to hug his tag team partner, only for Crowe to push him away. A "Hug it out!" chant broke out in the audience as Younger kept his smile while following the serious Crowe up the ramp.
Devin Taylor conducted a backstage interview with The Vaudevillians, asking the duo if they feel they've been overlooked by NXT after not competing in the Tag Team Turmoil match a number of weeks ago. Aiden English stated that he and Simon Gotch took no offense to not being included in the number one contenders match because sooner rather than later, they will have the NXT Tag Team Championships. "Along with that, why would we want to give these people the chance to see The Vaudevillians over the course of an entire show? They don't deserve that honor. Look at the team that they just lost their minds for, PMA. I have never seen two individuals like Solomon Crowe and Drake Younger who lack the simple elements of being 'real men.' PMA might as well stand for 'Poor Man's Abilities,'" Simon Gotch said.
The NXT Women's Champion, Sasha Banks, made her way out into the Full Sail Arena to comment on her match against Bayley last week at NXT TakeOver: Revision. 'The Boss' stated that it's laughable that people are calling her victory controversial. "No matter what way you look at it, the winner of a match is the person who has their arm raised and leaves with the victory on their record. Remind me, everyone. Who was that person at TakeOver last week? Because I don't see Bayley walking around here with the NXT Women's Title. Hell, I don't see her walking around here at all because your sweet, innocent little Bayley put her hands on an NXT official and got suspended!" Sasha then said that no argument can be made that she defeated Bayley last week, just like how no argument can be made that she is the best female competitor in the world today. "But since you people can't see real talent when it's standing right in front of you, watch carefully what happens at WWE/NXT Unison on September 29th. Whether it's Kaitlyn, AJ Lee, Sofia Cortez or Paige, I will make the WWE Divas Champion tap out in the middle of the Manhattan Center."
FINN BALOR DEF. WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPION KASSIUS OHNO VIA DISQUALIFICATION after Hideo Itami and Antonio Cesaro intervened when Balor had Ohno in position for Coup de Grâce. The Alpha Wolves would make the save for Balor as the three 'Paul Heyman Guys' retreated. This led to NXT General Manager, Brad Maddox, coming out to the stage and announcing a Six-Man Tag Team match for next week. The show closed with Balor, Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards standing tall in the ring while looking on at their future adversaries.
Wade Barrett kicked off SmackDown by making his way out to the ring, appearing on the brand for the first time since stabbing his Uprising brethren in the backs. Justifying his actions against CM Punk, Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler, Barrett stated that he did what was necessary to elevate his career. "Let me remind you all that I am a two-time WWE Champion. I competed against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 29. I'm the biggest superstar in this industry today and it's time that I be recognized as that once again. The Committee is out of power. I no longer needed The Uprising, and sooner or later they'll realize that they don't need each other." Barrett was then interrupted the United States Champion, Adrian Neville, who claimed that Barrett has not only brought shame onto himself, but everyone back home in the UK who has followed him his whole career. "If there's one thing that a man with integrity never even fathoms, it's stabbing his brothers in the back. I really thought you were better than that, Wade." Barrett told Neville that instead of worrying about him, he should focus on his title defense at Night of Champions. However, if he really wanted to stick his nose where it doesn't belong, he had no problem kicking it off of his face. "Because I've got some bad news for you, Neville. After Night of Champions, I'll be the only Englishman walking around here with some gold. THEN, we'll see who the embarrassment to the UK really is."
WADE BARRETT DEF. UNITED STATES CHAMPION ADRIAN NEVILLE IN A NON-TITLE MATCH via Bad News Boot, the official name of Barrett's new Big Boot finisher. When Barrett was preparing to deliver another one post-match, Dean Ambrose stormed down to the ring. Before the 'Lunatic Fringe' could get his hands on his former Uprising brother, Barrett was able to escape through the audience, just like on RAW.
RUSEV DEF. JACK SWAGGER via The Accolade in this battle of Bulgaria vs. the United States. Rusev managed to dispose of Jack Swagger on his way to Night of Champions, where he has the opportunity to avenge the one pinfall loss on his record against Alberto Del Rio.
Following Jack Swagger's loss, he and Zeb Colter were confronted backstage by Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. "Here's the problem, Jack. If you're going to be patriotic about your country, winning would really help your cause," Woods said. "How you gonna be a 'Real American' when you can't even beat a fake Russian?!" Kofi asked as he and Woods laughed in the faces of Swagger and Colter. "Ooh, kill 'em!" shouted the duo repeatedly before leaving the scene.
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS KASSIUS OHNO & ANTONIO CESARO DEF. INTERCONTINENTAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION SETH ROLLINS & CHRISTIAN via Crown of Thorns to Christian. Seth Rollins, who was unhappy about being forced to team with his Night of Champions opponent, never even participated in the match. The Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion sat at the announce table, providing commentary while Christian went at it alone against the WWE Tag Team Champions. Following the match, Seth Rollins finally stepped into the ring, only to deliver a Curb Stomp to Christian.
In the locker room area, Dean Ambrose was interviewed by Renee Young, who asked if he is focused on Luke Harper tonight with Wade Barrett being back in the picture. Ambrose explained that he'll be the first to admit that he isn't a saint of any kind. "I've betrayed plenty of people before. I get what Wade Barrett is trying to accomplish, but the problem is that he stabbed Dean Ambrose in the back. CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler aren't going to just take his crap, either. And if anybody understands what 'every man for himself' means, it's me. I'm the only guy in the Elimination Chamber match who has never been WWE Champion. That all changes at Night of Champions, the same night where I end Wade Barrett."
BO ROTUNDO DEF. JUSTIN GABRIEL via the Running Bo-Dog. 'The Inspiration' picked up his second victory this week, riding a wave of momentum here on the main WWE roster.
Backstage, Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins, was on his way out of the arena when the Commissioner, Booker T, stopped him. Booker informed Rollins that before Night of Champions, he'll be in the same ring as Christian one more time on RAW when they are guests on The Cutting Edge.
DARREN YOUNG DEF. RYBACK via roll-up after Ryback inadvertently rammed his chest into the top turnbuckle. The Prime Time Players celebrated Young's shocking victory with the Millions of Dollars dance while Ryback was livid in the ring, his losing streak continuing.
Training montages were shown for John Cena and Roman Reigns, the two men who will compete against each other at Night of Champions. During the video package, Reigns mentioned that when Cena was preparing for his match against The Rock at WrestleMania XXVIII, he was there watching Cena train down in Tampa. "Who would have thought that almost two years later, I'd be getting ready to beat Cena for the second time in a row? I'll tell you exactly who: me. All that training for The Rock paid off for Cena, but I'm better than Rock. All the preparation in the world won't prepare the WWE's beloved poster child for what is going to happen to him at Night of Champions."
DEAN AMBROSE DEF. LUKE HARPER via Boma Ye to the back of the head. Following Ambrose's victory, he was attacked by Wade Barrett, who the WWE Universe believed left the arena earlier in the night. Barrett delivered the Bad News Boot to Ambrose before standing over him, vowing victory in the Elimination Chamber match at Night of Champions.
John Cena kicked off Monday Night RAW with an in-ring promo, stating that Sunday is without a doubt one of the biggest challenges of his career. He doesn't just want to beat Roman Reigns. After what happened at SummerSlam and everything that has been coming out of Reigns' mouth ever since, he NEEDS to beat him at Night of Champions. "If I don't beat Roman Reigns on Sunday, then I don't know what happens to John Cena," he said before Reigns made his way out to the stage. "I know what happens to John Cena after Sunday. He fades into obscurity. You won't matter anymore, John. All the merchandise, the movie deals, the promotion and everything else that you have to your name becomes mine," Reigns declared. The 'One Man Army' finished off by telling Cena to get a good look at all the young faces in the audience with his hats, t-shirts and wristbands. "This is the last time you'll ever see this because on Sunday, I'm going to prove that the man they look up to isn't a superhero. He's just Roman Reigns' stepping stone." Reigns left to the back as Cena remained in the ring, a blank expression on his face as he knows the pressure is all on him at Night of Champions to avenge his SummerSlam loss against Reigns.
JOHN CENA DEF. RYBACK via Attitude Adjustment. John Cena picks up the much needed momentum before Night of Champions this Sunday against Roman Reigns.
TYSON KIDD DEF. JUSTIN GABRIEL via the Sharpshooter.
WWE Hall of Famer and multi-time champion, Edge, made a special appearance to host The Cutting Edge with Christian and the Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins. Only Rollins appeared initially, however, claiming that Christian had "unfortunate transportation issues." Edge continued on with the show, telling Rollins that he can't recall the last time any superstar made him as sick to his stomach as he has. "And that's coming from me, the guy who established himself as one of the most vile and despicable human beings in WWE history. You have no respect for anyone or anything around here, and that includes yourself," Edge said to the Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion. Rollins told Edge that only one thing matters and that's the fact that he has backed up every single thing he said he would do. "I said I'd put NXT on the map and I did. I said I'd win King of the Ring and I did. I said I'd beat Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam to become a double champion, and guess what, Edge? I did. So, right now, if I were to say that I will defeat Christian this Sunday at Night of Champions, what do you think that means?" When Edge attempted to bring The Cutting Edge to an end, Rollins stopped him. "I'm pretty sure that the only reason you even brought me onto this show was because you thought Christian would be here to protect you if things didn't go according to plan. Well," Rollins said before hitting Edge with a knee to the mid-section. Edge fell to the canvas as Rollins placed his foot on the back of neck, berating him. "I swear to God, Edge! If you don't show me the respect that I have earned, I will break your damn neck in front of the entire world!" Rollins shouted. Seconds later, Christian was finally present as he made his way down to the ring, getting a hold of Rollins before he could escape. Christian struck Rollins repeatedly before the Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion was able to slide out underneath the bottom rope. Christian tended to Edge as Rollins headed up the entrance ramp, making things even more personal before Night of Champions on Sunday.
KOFI KINGSTON DEF. JACK SWAGGER via Trouble in Paradise. For the second week in a row, Kofi Kingston managed to get the better of Jack Swagger. While Zeb Colter was in the ring checking on Swagger post-match, Xavier Woods looked underneath the ring and brought out a basketball and a toy basketball hoop. Woods held the hoop against the back of Colter as Kingston dunked the ball into it, knocking Colter over in the process. Kingston and Woods laughed at Colter before leaving the ring.
A graphic was shown to reveal this Sunday's Night of Champions Kickoff match. In a special bout from the NXT brand, Tyler Breeze will invoke his rematch clause and challenge Kevin Owens for the NXT Championship!
ALBERTO DEL RIO DEF. FANDANGO via Cross Armbreaker. Following the match, Del Rio guaranteed victory over Rusev on Sunday, stating that he doesn't need the weapons that were implemented at SummerSlam. "With just bare my hands, Rusev, not only can I whip your ass like the worthless pero you are, but I also can and will make you tap out. Your first pinfall loss came at my hands, and so will your first submission loss."
PAIGE VS. AJ LEE ENDED IN A NO CONTEST via interference from Sofia Cortez and the Divas Champion, Kaitlyn, who both attacks Paige and AJ close to the fifteen minute mark of what was a pure professional wrestling contest, just as Paige had promised Booker T last week. Kaitlyn took AJ out with a Spear before Sofia planted Paige with a Wheelbarrow DDT. The two Divas stood tall together before Sofia shockingly took Kaitlyn out with a Roundhouse Kick! Sofia took the Divas Championship and stated that she refuses to be overlooked in the Fatal Four Way match just because she's never been champion before. "Sasha Banks, you call yourself the baddest Diva in NXT? Well guess what? I am the baddest bitch in this and any other building! You want to see who the best athlete in this company is at Unison? Be careful what you wish for because this Sunday, the Divas Title goes around my waist."
UNITED STATES CHAMPION ADRIAN NEVILLE DEF. THE MIZ IN A NON-TITLE MATCH via the Red Arrow. While Neville was celebrating his victory, Tyson Kidd once again attempted a blindside attack. Neville caught Kidd from the corner of his eye this time, preventing the attack. Kidd backed out of the ring and up the entrance ramp, grinning arrogantly while motioning for the United States Title that he challenges for this Sunday.
Randy Orton and Batista made their way down to the ring as the duo were set to speak with Derrick Bateman, the man who was revealed as their attacker. Bateman was live via satellite from WWE Headquarters, Orton telling him that he only wishes he was standing in the ring so he could do to him what Batista did last week. "I'm not even a contracted WWE superstar! Batista is lucky that I didn't turn him over to the authorities because I want him to be there at Night of Champions to watch me get my contract back. While Batista is standing in your corner, Randy, I'll be right there across from him because I've been granted permission to stand in AJ Styles' corner. As for why I attacked you both, I already explained myself last week. You two are the only Committee members who haven't suffered for what happened to me. It won't end once I'm back on the WWE roster. In fact, it'll only get worse," Bateman said. Before Orton and Batista could respond, they were attacked from behind by AJ Styles. "I didn't attack you two before, but now I did," Styles said before turning his attention to Bateman on the titantron. "And you..... do you have any idea what you've gotten me into?! All fingers were pointed at me and you were going to let me take the blame for these attacks. I couldn't care any less about your contract situation, Bateman. I'm not fighting at Night of Champions for you. I'm fighting to prove once again that I'm the best pure athlete in the world today. And you know what? I'm somewhat glad that you'll be a WWE superstar once again because it gives me a chance to kick your ass, just like I'll do to Randy Orton at Night of Champions."
WWE CHAMPION CODY RHODES, CM PUNK, DEAN AMBROSE, DOLPH ZIGGLER AND WRESTLING ROYALTY DEF. THE WYATT FAMILY, WADE BARRETT AND WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS KASSIUS OHNO & ANTONIO CESARO IN A TWELVE-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH via Boma Ye to Erick Rowan, followed by Cross Rhodes. In the middle of the match, Dolph Ziggler was thrown to the outside of the ring by Luke Harper, landing very awkwardly on his ankle and being assisted to the trainer's room. Ohno, Cesaro and Wrestling Royalty engaged in a brawl that spilled to the backstage area, taking the four of them out of the equation. Wade Barrett later decided to leave the match, putting The Wyatt Family in an even situation against Rhodes, Ambrose and Punk. After the match, Rhodes took his WWE Championship from ringside as he, Punk and Ambrose all stared at each other in the ring. Who will leave the Elimination Chamber this Sunday at Night of Champions with the WWE Championship?
MICHAEL BENNETT DEF. JASON JORDAN via the TKO. Chris Masters placed Jordan in the Master Lock following the match while Bennett declared that at WWE/NXT Unison, he, Master and Maria will be the ones to make the biggest impact.
The brand new NXT Champion, Kevin Owens, made his way out to the ring to address the NXT Universe for the first time as champion. Owens said that him winning the title so quickly after debuting doesn't come as a surprise to him, nor should it to anyone else. "I know you're all heartbroken because you people wanted Sami Zayn to become the new NXT Champion, but guess what? In this business, we as athletes hardly ever get what we want and it's about time that you all felt the pain that I have for ten years! If you watch NXT in hopes of someday seeing Sami Zayn as champion, do something else with your time because I'll likely have this title for the rest of my career."
Backstage, The Alpha Wolves were interviewed by Devin Taylor, who asked why they came to Finn Balor's aid last week against Hideo Itami, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno? Davey Richards stated that not only was it simply the right thing to do, but he and Eddie Edwards have had some plans that they're ready to act on. "The Alpha Wolves are issuing the challenge for Unison on September 29th. Whether it's Cesaro and Ohno or Wrestling Royalty, we want the WWE Tag Team Champions in the Manhattan Center.... FOR the WWE Tag Team Championships!"
DREW MCINTYRE DEF. SYLVESTER LEFORT via Future Shock DDT. McIntyre received a thunderous response from the NXT audience, welcoming him with open arms to the brand.
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS KASSIUS OHNO & ANTONIO CESARO, AND HIDEO ITAMI DEF. FINN BALOR AND THE ALPHA WOLVES IN A SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH via Crown of Thorns to Eddie Edwards in a near-twenty-five minute main event.
Tyson Kidd opened things on the final SmackDown before Night of Champions, bringing an absurdly large piece of paper with him. Kidd stated that during his series of matches with Chris Jericho, he learned yet another incredible characteristic about himself. "Jericho was the man of 1,004 hold, but I came to the conclusion that I'm the man of 1,004 facts! I've spent the last month putting this together and would like to share it with everyone here tonight." Similar to how Jericho's famous promo saw him repeated "Armbar" several times as a hold, Kidd repeated "I love my cats." Kidd reached fact number 9, which was him applying the greatest Sharpshooter in history, Adrian Neville interrupted him by Springboarding off of the top rope and delivering a Missile Dropkick. Kidd rolled out of the ring as Neville took the 1,004 facts paper, ripping it as much as he could. "You owe me 1,004 facts!" Kidd shouted as Neville raised the United States Title that he defends in two nights at Night of Champions.
Backstage, Booker T was shown in his office with Paige, AJ Lee and a handful of officials to keep them restrained. The Commissioner informed the duo that this Sunday at Night of Champions, Stephanie McMahon will make her return. "But... before she does, Stephanie has ordered me to make a match official for tonight. Actually, it's a series of matches. You two will compete together in a Tag Team Gauntlet," Booker said, neither Paige nor AJ responding for a few seconds. "...... Stephanie will be at Night of Champions?" Paige asked as Booker confirmed that. The 'Anti-Diva' didn't say another word as she left the room.
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPION ANTONIO CESARO DEF. JOE HENNIG via the Neutralizer.
KOFI KINGSTON & XAVIER WOODS DEF. LOS MATADORES via Trouble in Paradise to Fernando. Kofi and Woods brought a stuffed bull with them to counter El Torito. Following the match, Torito stepped into the ring and stood across the two of them, prepared to take on both. Kofi threw threw toy bull at Torito, giving Woods the opening to kick him.
CM PUNK DEF. THE MIZ via Go To Sleep. Afterwards, the signature of The Wyatt Family hit, Punk prepared to fend off the three-on-one attack. When the lights came back on, Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan were nowhere to be seen. However, Wade Barrett would take advantage of the mind games and hit the ring through the audience, taking out Punk with the Bad News Boot. Barrett stood over Punk, similar to the scene involving him and Dean Ambrose last week while John Bradshaw Layfield named Barrett his pick to win the Elimination Chamber match on Sunday.
TED DIBIASE DEF. WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPION KASSIUS OHNO via Dream Street. Wrestling Royalty evens things up with the WWE Tag Team Champions before their anticipated title bout at Night of Champions.
PAIGE & AJ LEE DEF. ALICIA FOX & TAMINA IN STAGE ONE OF THE GAUNTLET MATCH via Shining Wizard to Alicia Fox.
PAIGE & AJ LEE DEF. THE BELLA TWINS IN STAGE TWO OF THE GAUNTLET MATCH via Brie Bella submitting to the PTO.
PAIGE & AJ LEE DEF. DIVAS CHAMPION KAITLYN & SOFIA CORTEZ IN STAGE THREE OF THE GAUNTLET MATCH VIA DISQUALIFICATION after Kaitlyn and Sofia Cortez double teamed Paige in spite of the official's orders. When AJ Lee attempted to intervene, she was taken out with a Spear from Kaitlyn for the second time this week. Sofia then held Paige up, allowing the Divas Champion to deliver her finisher yet again. However, Kaitlyn had a different idea as she connect with a Spear onto both Paige and Sofia! Kaitlyn took the Divas Title and raised it high in the air, getting even with Sofia while standing tall over her three opponents at Night of Champions this Sunday!
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Post by tg11 on Sept 9, 2015 21:59:01 GMT -5
NXT 9/4 Review
Seeing Paul Heyman and his Paul Heyman Guys the WWE Tag Team Champions Antonio Cesaro & Kassius Ohno on NXT that is guaranteed ratings right there especially with Heyman even showing up on NXT much less with his clients the WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Ohno who have a huge title defense at Night of Champions when they have to defend their titles against the team who never lost the WWE Tag Team Championship against the team who had to surrender their titles because of injury that being Wrestling Royalty but then seeing Heyman introduce the newest Paul Heyman Guy Itami into the fold, well best decision Itami could have made for his career seeing as how any superstar who has ever aligned themselves with Paul Heyman has gone on to greatness has gone on to become legends in this business so Itami with Heyman in his corner he is almost guaranteed to become a champion here in NXT but then seeing Finn Balor come out, I mean it makes sense given how Itami turned on Balor in favor of Heyman
Finn Balor then being forced to face one of Paul Heyman's clients but we just don't know who it could be, for all we know he could very well be facing Itami here or he could face one of the WWE Tag Team Champions either Cesaro or Ohno it doesn't really matter which one but whoever Balor faces, for sure it will be tonight's main event and if it is I am fine with that
Tyler Breeze beating Evan Bourne, after losing the NXT Championship doesn't Prince Pretty have a rematch clause? Doesn't Breeze have a rematch clause? If he does then I wonder if he will be invoking said rematch clause against Kevin Owens? Because if he does that then well he may be signing his own death warrant especially knowing how vicious how ruthless Owens is or how much more dangerous he has become since becoming NXT Champion? That wouldn't be a wise move on Breeze's part but Breeze seems determined to get back his title so I wonder when he decides to invoke his rematch clause?
Drew McIntyre is no longer a member of 3MB, he is back to being The Chosen One, about damn time McIntyre strike out on his own again I mean it wasn't that long ago like a couple of years ago Mr. McMahon himself pegged McIntyre to be The Chosen One of the WWE and McIntyre definitely did not live up to expectations he didn't live up to his hype but now here on NXT he can have something of a career resurrection here on NXT especially now that he is here, he can live up to his moniker of being The Chosen One again but here in NXT I wonder if he will be a babyface here? Or if he will turn heel?
It seems PMA are a legit tag team I mean if they can beat a team like Blake & Murphy who are an established team here in NXT then this just proves that PMA could eventually get a push towards the NXT Tag Team Championships and if that happens then I definitely would not be opposed to it but it seems the tag team division here in NXT is getting rather serious especially with all these teams and then The Vaudevillains making their case I mean the division is heating up for sure
Sasha Banks The Boss, look at that charisma look at that in ring presence she has those mic skills just a thing of beauty she is the best diva in the world hands down I mean all that wrestling ability she oozes I mean she is the NXT Women's Champion for a reason I mean not only can she wrestle but she uses that in-ring intelligence that craftiness of hers to win matches and honestly I can't wait to see her in the ring against either Paige, AJ, Sofia or even Kaitlyn for that matter, Champion vs Champion I can't wait because either one of those 4 scenarios screams dream match for me
Finn Balor beating one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Kassius Ohno by DQ, because of Cesaro and Itami getting involved just as Balor has the match won I think we all expected that Paul Heyman and his cronies would interfere in this match and they did but what I wasn't counting on was The Wolves of all people making the save for Finn Balor I figured that it would be Wrestling Royalty DiBiase & Hennig making the save and them showing up at NXT to help Balor out but that didn't happen but either way it was a great way to end NXT so no argument here
Smackdown 9/6/13 Review
Barrett opening up Smackdown, makes sense considering he is in perhaps one of the biggest matches on the Night of Champions card when he has to face the WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Dolph Ziggler, CM Punk, Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt in the demonic, barbaric Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship but also considering how Barrett turned on his Uprising brothers Punk, Ambrose and Ziggler I would definitely say that Barrett sold out and he did I mean he basically used everyone from the fans to The Uprising to get The Committee out of power and when that happened and Barrett realized that he didn't need them anymore what did he do? He turned on them well because Barrett is selfish always has been always will be but seeing the WWE United States Champion Neville interrupt Barrett of all people I definitely was not expecting that but I could see why you went with Neville, playing up the countryman angle well Neville and Barrett are both from the UK both from England to be exact but the difference between the 2 of them is that Neville is a champion right now he is the WWE United States Champion while Barrett he is the first ever English-born WWE Champion in this diary a 2-time World Champion mind you and to see these 2 in the ring together face to face almost guarantees that we will see a match between these 2 tonight if not tonight then at some point in the future
Barrett has a new finisher, a new finishing move The Bad News Boot, what a great name for a finisher I like it, but Barrett going over the WWE United States Champion Neville to start off Smackdown this was a great match all the way around if anything because of the fact that this is perhaps the first time that these 2 have ever been in the ring together working together in a match and because of the countryman angle too I feel like if this match went on longer then stamina wise I think Neville would have won this match but booking wise I get why Barrett went over because he needs as much momentum heading into Night of Champions but then seeing Ambrose post-match just when Barrett is about to attack Neville and Barrett escaping through the ring into the crowd like a coward I mean at Night of Champions Barrett is going to have nowhere to hide
Rusev beating Swagger, I mean Swagger he has been on a losing streak for quite a while now I mean when is the last time he has ever won a match on RAW or Smackdown or on pay per view for that matter? But then again it's Rusev so I can see why he had to go over Swagger here even though Swagger losing I mean it does him no favors I mean honestly it is almost like ever since Swagger's tag team partner and Real Americans member Shelton Benjamin went down with his injury Swagger can't seem to catch a break and Swagger being confronted like that by Woods and Kofi backstage I think you just set seeds for Swagger to feud with them and if I am right about that then perhaps Swagger maybe finally will catch a break here
WWE Tag Team Champions Ohno and Cesaro w/Heyman beating WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins & Christian I mean it was obvious that the WWE Tag Team Champions were going over in this match I mean let's be honest Seth Rollins and Christian obviously don't get along they hate each other and not to mention isn't Christian facing Rollins for the WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship at Night of Champions? So obviously them teaming together realistically was going to end badly and it did because Rollins essentially left Christian to fend for himself and after Christian is beaten Rollins puts the exclamation point on it picking the bones laying Christian out with a Curb Stomp I mean hell even I saw this coming
Ambrose he is right about one thing he has never been WWE Champion in his career and out of the 6 men in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match, Rhodes, Wyatt, Punk, Ziggler and Barrett they have all been WWE Champion while Ambrose hasn't but in this Elimination Chamber Ambrose may be a favorite in the match seeing as how this match is his type of environment
Bo Rotundo with yet another win, this time beating Justin Gabriel he is 2-0 I wonder if this winning streak of his will continue? Something tells me that it will
Ryback seemingly can't catch a break I mean losing to Darren Young of all people I mean he is losing match after match and it is like ever since The Big Guy turned heel in the first place it is like his heel turn has lost enormous steam in the sense that he is not getting over as a heel and that Ryback just may have to go back to being a babyface I mean it is the only way he is going to become "mega-over" with the fans once again and it is the only way Ryback will become a main event calibre guy is if he goes back to being a babyface
Roman Reigns is ready for Night of Champions I mean after that training montage I mean he has beaten John Cena not once but twice now and if he beats Cena for a 3rd time at Night of Champions then sky's the limit really for Roman Reigns and Reigns I mean he has the business in his blood I mean he is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Sika of the Wild Samoans his uncle being WWE Hall of Famer Afa of the Wild Samoans, Reigns is the cousin of The Usos cousin of the late Yokozuna, cousin of the late Umaga, cousin of Rikishi, Tamina Snuka and The Rock I mean look at that lineage that he comes from so he was destined to be a star either way and for Reigns to actually say that he's better than his cousin The Rock that is a bold statement that he is making there but if he wins at Night of Champions by beating Cena then he would then back up that statement tenfold
Dean Ambrose beating one third of The Wyatt Family beating Luke Harper in the main event, Ambrose picks up momentum heading into the Elimination Chamber Match at Night of Champions but then to see Ambrose get blindsided post-match by Barrett, I mean we all knew Barrett was going to show up again eventually and he shows up at an inopportune time by attacking Ambrose when he has just been through a grueling match attacking him from behind like a coward because that is what Barrett is, nothing more than a coward
RAW 9/9/13 Review
John Cena he is desperate he wants no he needs this victory against Roman Reigns at Night Of Champions to redeem himself well Cena if history proves anything when we think Cena is down and out he always manages to overcome the odds he always manages to get the job done in big match situations especially when Cena feels like his back is against the wall and against Roman Reigns at WWE Night of Champions he pretty much is
John Cena beating Ryback to pick up momentum heading into his match at Night of Champions against Roman Reigns, I wonder if Reigns will be competing in a match later on tonight on RAW? But either way Cena looks ready for Night of Champions but I was expecting Reigns to somehow interfere in this match either causing a No Contest or a DQ but at the same time Ryback like I keep saying he just can't catch a break
Tyson Kidd beating his former best friend his former rival Justin Gabriel, everyone knows the history here with these 2 especially in this diary and to see Kidd go over Gabriel here well it makes sense given how they were a tag team but also it proves that Kidd is the more successful of what used to be their tag team I mean he has more going for him career wise than Gabriel does but also Kidd he has a huge title match at Night of Champions especially when he faces the WWE United States Champion Neville with the title on the line
Kofi beating Swagger, again another superstar who can't catch a break and that is Swagger I mean here he is losing yet another match and honestly it is like ever since Benjamin, Swagger's tag team partner has gone down it is like Swagger's singles career has been on something of a downward spiral and let's face it it has I mean if he can't even beat Kofi Kingston I mean this is sad and at one time Swagger he used to be a World Champion and now all he is reduced to now is this I mean it is really sad to watch but for Kofi on the other hand this does wonders for him and with Woods in his corner I mean it is only a matter of time before those 2 set their sights on the WWE Tag Team Championships
Tyler Breeze vs Kevin Owens for the NXT Championship on the Night of Champions Kick Off Show, heel vs heel match right here, I love it and honestly both of these men are hated in the WWE so to see 2 heels go at it I mean it is like the battle of the unlikeables here who is more hated?
Del Rio beating Fandango, I mean Del Rio it is like ever since he beat Rusev at SummerSlam in the LA Street Fight ending Rusev's undefeated streak when he pinned Rusev right in the middle of that ring giving Rusev his first ever pinfall loss in WWE it is like Del Rio has been on a roll and he has been because back at SummerSlam Del Rio guaranteed victory in that match and him making yet another guarantee that he will beat Rusev at Night of Champions in a regular old match this time making Rusev tap out via submission, bold statement bold guarantee will he be able to back it up? Or will Rusev avenge his SummerSlam loss?
Paige and AJ Lee's match ending in a No Contest because of the WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn and her buddy Sofia Cortez showing up attacking both Paige and AJ, I mean it was to be expected and considering all 4 divas here will be in a Fatal 4 Way Match for the WWE Divas Championship seeing all 4 of them here in this segment made sense and then seeing Sofia of all people turn on Kaitlyn laying her out like that it just goes to show you that this match will be every woman for herself and Sofia then talking directly to Sasha Banks the NXT Women's Champion I mean will this be the sight we see at Night of Champions? Could Sofia become the WWE Divas Champion?
Neville the WWE United States Champion beating The Miz, it seems Neville bounced back from his loss on Smackdown when he lost to Wade Barrett and Neville it is like whenever he loses a match he has that remarkable ability to bounce back quickly especially from a loss and he did so here against The Miz who is no slouch I mean honestly but seeing Kidd try to attack Neville only for Neville to stop Kidd in his tracks, I mean it is only a matter of time before these 2 go at it for the WWE United States Championship
So Batista is going to be in Orton's corner on Sunday when he faces AJ Styles? And Bateman is going to be in AJ Styles' corner on Sunday? I mean this is only bound to explode further especially with all of these combustible elements not to mention the stakes in this match if AJ Styles beats Orton, Bateman is reinstated into WWE but if Orton beats Styles Bateman stays fired I mean I wonder if Batista is somehow going to turn on Orton here? Or if Batista somehow by accident costs Orton the match and Orton turns on him?
12-Man Tag Team main event with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes teaming up with Ziggler, Punk, Ambrose, DiBiase and Hennig to take on the team of The Wyatt Family, Barrett and the WWE Tag Team Champions Kassius Ohno & Cesaro, the babyfaces going over the heels here in the main event well definitely was the right way to go but at the same time I mean Rhodes, Ziggler, Punk, Ambrose, Wyatt and Barrett are all in the Chamber on Sunday but I was surprised that Rhodes and company didn't turn on each other but seeing Barrett bail on his team like that, not surprising considering the cowardly way he has been ducking matches lately
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Post by tg11 on Sept 9, 2015 22:08:57 GMT -5
NXT 9/10/14
- Michael Bennett beating Jason Jordan I mean we all knew Bennett was going to go over here in this match and in all honesty seeing Bennett on his own as a singles guy I am surprised he hasn't gone back to being a singles guy because lately all he has ever done is team with Masters but then Bennett promising to make an impact along with Masters and Maria at WWE/NXT Unison then I can only imagine what these 3 are planning on doing
- Kevin Owens as NXT Champion addressing the NXT crowd I mean I am just loving Owens as NXT Champion I mean this promo he just gave was a thing of beauty and not to mention it is like ever since becoming champion he has essentially become more self centered more self absorbed more of an egomaniac more egocentric and honestly he has become more dangerous but honestly who can stop Owens? Can anyone?
- The Alpha Wolves are NXT Tag Team Champions and they are issuing the challenge to the WWE Tag Team Champions whoever it may be whether it be Paul Heyman's clients Ohno & Cesaro or if it ends up being DiBiase & Hennig of Wrestling Royalty, Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards want to become WWE Tag Team Champions too, I wonder if the challenge will be accepted?
- It seems Drew McIntyre will be a babyface here in NXT and if that is the case then I say there is no better way to rebuild his career in all honesty so to see him beat Lefort here it seems McIntyre is picking up some rather serious steam here in NXT, getting thunderous responses like that I mean he could really come into his own as a babyface
- 6 Man Tag Team Main Event, WWE Tag Team Champions Ohno & Cesaro and Itami, Paul Heyman Guys Heyman's clients going over the NXT Tag Team Champions Edwards & Ricards and Finn Balor I mean not only did this make for a great main event but seeing Heyman's guys go over here it just goes back to my original point that Heyman Guys no matter who they are are a success
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Post by tg11 on Sept 10, 2015 6:35:54 GMT -5
Smackdown 9/13/13 Review
Tyson Kidd and Jericho what is that old saying? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery because it is as far as I am concerned and seeing Neville the WWE United States Champion lay out Kidd like that after ripping up Tyson Kidd's 1,004 facts I mean that was funny as hell but Neville has to defend his WWE United States Championship against Kidd at Night of Champions since every title in the WWE has to be defended so I can't wait to see this match but I wonder if Natalya, Tyson Kidd's ex wife now if she will show up and cost Kidd his match against Neville? Or if Natalya will turn heel and get back together with Tyson Kidd reuniting with him and screwing Neville out of the WWE United States Championship?
Booker T being the WWE Commissioner he replaced Stephanie McMahon replaced Triple H as the authority figure here and for him to make a Gauntlet Match with Paige and AJ having to team up with each other how in the hell is that going to happen? Paige and AJ hate each other's guts and they don't get along and Stephanie being on hand for Night of Champions it makes me wonder what Stephanie will be doing at Night of Champions because her and her husband lost their jobs back at SummerSlam when Team Committee lost their match to Team Uprising
One half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Antonio Cesaro, Paul Heyman Guy beating one half of the #1 Contenders one half of Wrestling Royalty, Joe Hennig I thought that DiBiase or Ohno would get involved in this match and we would get Night of Champions come early but there's still time for that later on in the night
Kofi and Woods beating Los Matadores, I mean both Kofi and Xavier Woods are on a roll and have been ever since becoming a tag team and they can make a serious push towards those WWE Tag Team Championships
CM Punk beating The Miz comes as no surprise really seeing as how Punk needs as much momentum heading into the Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions but post match seeing The Wyatt Family's mind games like that only for Barrett to show up instead attacking Punk and then bailing like usual, Barrett has become something of a sneaky cowardly heel lately certainly slimy for sure
DiBiase the other half of Wrestling Royalty the other half of the #1 Contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships beating the other half of the WWE Tag Team Champions and Paul Heyman Guy Ohno, I honestly thought that this match would end in a DQ with Cesaro getting involved and then Hennig showing up to even the odds but that didn't happen but more a game of one upmanship with anything you can do I can do better I love it
And ending the show with the Divas definitely was not expecting this at all but with Paige and AJ's Gauntlet Match it makes sense but seeing these 2 team together for 2 matches they surprisingly got along which I definitely was not expecting but then the third and final match of them facing off against the WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn and Sofia Cortez and it ending in a DQ victory for Paige and AJ and the show ending in a melee with Kaitlyn the WWE Divas Champion standing tall could that happen at Night of Champions? Could Kaitlyn retain her title? I mean mathematically speaking Kaitlyn has a 25 percent chance of walking out still the WWE Divas Champion and she is facing not 1 not 2 but 3 other divas and in the match against Paige, AJ and Kaitlyn's buddy Sofia Cortez she doesn't even have to be pinned or made to submit to lose her title because either one of the 3 Divas can pin or make each other submit with Kaitlyn not even being involved in the decision but I seriously can't wait for Night of Champions
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Post by Planktung on Sept 10, 2015 12:42:00 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on Sept 10, 2015 14:37:52 GMT -5
So Ziggler is being replaced in the Chamber by the winner of Rusev vs Del Rio and whoever wins that match goes on to the Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship...blockbuster news right there
But as for Triple H I thought that he was done as COO...well he still has an office job at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut so I wonder what he pulled off?
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Post by tg11 on Sept 13, 2015 22:25:17 GMT -5
Night of Champions Predictions
Elimination Chamber Match (WWE Championship)- Cody Rhodes (c) vs Bray Wyatt vs Del Rio/Rusev winner vs Wade Barrett vs CM Punk vs Dean Ambrose- Winner: Still WWE Champion Cody Rhodes
*WWE Championship Match (Cash-in)- AJ Styles cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Cody Rhodes after he retains the WWE Championship in the Elimination Chamber- Winner: New WWE Champion AJ Styles
AJ Styles w/Derrick Bateman vs Randy Orton w/Batista (If Styles wins Bateman is reinstated in WWE if Orton wins Bateman stays fired)- Winner: AJ Styles, Derrick Bateman gets his job back and is reinstated into WWE
Fatal 4-Way (WWE Divas Championship)- Kaitlyn (c) vs Sofia Cortez vs AJ Lee vs Paige- Winner: New WWE Divas Champion Sofia Cortez
WWE Tag Team Championship- Cesaro & Ohno (c) w/Heyman vs Wrestling Royalty (DiBiase & Hennig)- Winner: Still WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Ohno
WWE United States Championship- Neville (c) vs Tyson Kidd- Winner: Still WWE United States Champion Neville
John Cena vs Roman Reigns- Winner: Roman Reigns
WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship- Seth Rollins (c) vs Christian- Winner: Still WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion Rollins
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Post by Planktung on Sept 23, 2015 13:30:32 GMT -5
Members of the WWE Universe were beginning to file into the Joe Louis Arena here in Detroit, Michigan for the sold out Pay-Per-View event, Night of Champions! Cameras turned to the arena, getting a glimpse of the Elimination Chamber structure that was hanging high above the ring. On the Kickoff panel, Renee Young and Corey Graves were joined by two individuals whose resumes are filled with championships. The sixteen-time World Heavyweight Champion, Ric Flair, and a former four-time WWE Women's Champion, Lita. Renee opened the panel by discussing the Fatal Four Way match for the Divas Championship. Lita stated that this was the match she's looking forward to the most. "There's so much to anticipate here. Is Paige going to stay focused knowing that Stephanie McMahon is in the building? How quickly will Kaitlyn and Sofia Cortez' partnership be thrown out the window? Who leaves as Divas Champion and faces Sasha Banks at Unison in two weeks? If you ask me, I don't see any way that Kaitlyn leaves as champion. Ask me again later in the show for my definitive pick because right now, I can't choose among the three challengers." Flair then said that he stopped by the Performance Center earlier in the week to see how training is going for his daughter, Charlotte, and he noticed that Sofia Cortez was in one of the rings preparing for this match. "I'll tell you, Sofia was training harder than a lot of guys I've seen in my lifetime. Add on the fact that she's the only person in this match who has never been Divas Champion, she might be more focused than Paige, AJ and Kaitlyn combined."
Moving onto three other championship matches, the panel looked at the Intercontinental Heavyweight Title match that will see Seth Rollins defend against Christian. "What I want to know is how can anyone bet against Seth Rollins on this one? The guy has proven time and time again that he is the future of this industry. He took two of the most prestigious champions in our business, the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships, and carries them as one," Corey Graves said as Lita had a rebuttal. "I'll tell you how I can bet against Seth Rollins. I watched first-hand the lengths that Christian will go to win championship gold throughout the years in TLC matches. Granted this isn't one of those matches, but my point is that Christian does whatever it takes to come out on top. This is the 'One More Match' that he's been talking about for over two years and I know for a fact that he won't let it slip away." Moving on to the United States Championship match, Ric Flair said that while many in the WWE Universe have a great dislike for Tyson Kidd, he doesn't. "I like what I've seen from Tyson over the past few months. Actually wrestling his ex-wife might have been going overboard, but other than that, I see a lot in Tyson that I like. I think he leaves here tonight with the U.S. Title," said 'The Nature Boy.' "You kind of echo my thoughts there in a way, Flair. I do think that Tyson Kidd has all of the potential in the world as a performer, but as a man, he's repulsive. I think Adrian Neville retains," predicted Lita before Graves said that people can hate the character of Tyson Kidd all that they want, but he gets the job done. "We're talking about the man who last month at SummerSlam on this Kickoff Show defeated Chris Jericho. Think about what that name means in WWE. Chris Jericho. The first-ever Undisputed Champion. The guy who holds the record for most Intercontinental Championship reigns ever. Not only did Tyson beat him once, but he did it again the night after on RAW. Tyson's going to become the new United States Champion tonight."
"Let's talk about the WWE Tag Team Championship match. Today marks exactly five months since Wrestling Royalty were forced to relinquish the titles, ending their reign at 377 days. This is the first time since April 2012 that Ted DiBiase and Joe Hennig are challenging for the Tag Team Titles," Renee Young said to introduce the top. "And they will absolutely use that as motivation. Ted and Joe didn't deserve what happened to them one bit. I really believe that they not only regain the titles tonight, but begin a reign that surpasses their previous one," Lita said, making a very bold statement. "I would love to see Wrestling Royalty get back the titles that they never lost, but they're going against arguably the greatest tag team in the world today. Not to mention that Ohno and Cesaro have Paul Heyman in their corner. I have faith that they're going to regain the championships, but it won't be...." Flair said before the panelists were interrupted by the arrival of the NXT Tag Team Champions, The Addiction, whom only greeted Corey Graves and no one else. The crowd reacted to the duo's appearance as Christopher Daniels took a microphone from the panel, stating that he and Frankie Kazarian wanted to share something with the entire world here tonight. "Let us remind you all of the name of this event. Night of Champions. Emphasis on the 'champions' part because there are no better champions today than the two fine gentlemen standing before you right now. The NXT Tag Team Champions of the World, The Addiction!" Daniels handed the microphone to Kazarian, who said that something occurred this past week on NXT that sparked their interest. "The Alpha Wolves said in an interview that they want to challenge for the WWE Tag Team Championships at Unison. What we want to know is what makes David and Edwin believe that they deserve that opportunity? Did they already forget that at NXT TakeOver: Revision, they weren't the ones to leave with the Tag Team Titles? If any team deserves a WWE Tag Team Championship match at Unison, it's yours truly, The Addiction. That's why we want Wresting Royalty, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno to forget all about The Alpha Wolves because we're the ones laying out the official challenge for a title match in two weeks at Unison."
After The Addiction left the Kickoff panel, Renee Young sent things over to Michael Cole, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield to call the action for the Night of Champions Kickoff match!
A rather interesting match up here as both the NXT Champion, Kevin Owens, and the challenger, Tyler Breeze, are loathed by the WWE Universe. Evident by the body language and facial expressions of both men, that fact would not serve as a distraction for either. The bell sounded as Breeze went behind Owens, attempting to deliver a Suplex. Owens responded with an elbow to the side of Breeze's head, throwing him towards the ropes and attempting to hit the Pop Up Powerbomb early on. Breeze slid underneath the bottom rope, avoiding the maneuver. Owens exited the ring as Breeze slid back in, hitting a Dropkick once the defending champion was back in. After Owens kicked out of the pin attempt, Breeze stomped away on him before dropping a quick standing elbow. When Owens kicked out yet again, Breeze picked his heavy carcass up off the mat and placed him against the turnbuckles. Breeze got one Knife Edge Chop in before Owens turned the tables, hitting him with a few chops of his own. Owens whipped Breeze into the opposite corner, charging right into him. Owens got the cover, but Breeze managed to kick out. The NXT Champion backed against a corner, beginning to mock Daniel Bryan's 'Yes' chant. "He already put Daniel Bryan on the shelf. This is just adding insult to injury on the part of Kevin Owens," Jerry Lawler said. Owens looked as if he was going to attempt to hit the Busaiku Knee, but stopped himself and simply slapped Breeze. 'Prince Pretty' rolled underneath the bottom rope, taking a moment to catch his breath. He wasn't allowed it, though, as Owens stepped onto the ring apron and delivering a running Senton onto Breeze! Owens rolled his opponent back into the ring, covering him for a two count. The NXT Champion brought Breeze to his feet, who retaliated with a few shots to the side of the head. Breeze freed himself and found the opening to connect with a Supermodel Kick! Owens was dazed as Breeze went for the Beauty Shot, but Owens caught him in his arms. Owens drove Breeze into the corner, proceeding to whip him into the arms and deliver the Pop Up Powerbomb upon return. Owens covered Breeze, gaining the three count to retain his title.
KEVIN OWENS RETAINS THE NXT CHAMPIONSHIP!
Boos emerged from the audience as Kevin Owens stood to his feet, allowing his arm to be raised by the official before leaving to reclaim the NXT Championship. Owens placed the title on his shoulder as he headed up the entrance ramp, grinning after his first successful title defense against the former champion, Tyler Breeze.
At this time, the training videos for John Cena and Roman Reigns from SmackDown ten nights ago once again aired before cameras returned to the Kickoff panel. Ric Flair said that John Cena is in an interest position because some of the industry's mega stars never compete long enough to go against their successors. "Roman Reigns very well could be the future of the WWE. I'll say that if he beats Cena tonight, he WILL be the man calling the shots here. That being said, I don't think he does. I think Cena finds a way like always and overcomes Reigns," Flair stated. Lita said that she agreed with 'The Nature Boy.' "We're always talking about how the pressure is on John Cena tonight, but it's on Roman Reigns, too. Reigns has the chance to get two consecutive wins over Cena. You don't think makes this match just as pressure-filled for him? Ultimately, I do think John Cena leaves here tonight with redemption."
Lastly, the panel looked at tonight's main event. The Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship. "Wade Barrett. No doubt in my mind that this is the night we see Wade become a three-time champion. He's focused. He's hungry. He's hellbent on destroying everyone else inside the Chamber. Stabbing The Uprising in their backs will prove to be the best decision Barrett has ever made," predicted Corey Graves. "My initial prediction was Dean Ambrose and I'm sticking with that, but I will say this. The complexion of this match changed when we found out that Dolph Ziggler will not be competing. The other five superstars in the Elimination Chamber didn't prepare for Alberto Del Rio or Rusev. At the same time, they didn't prepare for the Elimination Chamber, which is why I don't see whoever qualifies for the match winning. Still, it does change a lot going in to tonight," said Lita. "Really? No one has predicted Cody Rhodes yet? Alright, I'll go ahead and do it. We're seeing one of the future greats have a championship reign that will be remembered forever. Elimination Chamber is another test for Cody that he'll succeed at," Flair stated to conclude the Kickoff panel.
Cutting to a shot of the parking lot area, a limousine was shown arriving at the Joe Louis Arena. The driver exited the door, walking towards the back of the vehicle. When he opened the door, WWE Hall of Famer, Jim Ross, exited the limo to a great reaction from the audience. "Good 'ol J.R. is here, but what is he...." Renee Young said before an unexpected guest also exited the limo. "Are you.... no way...." Graves said as Kazuchika Okada was shown on screen. "Do... d... do you all know who that is?! That is the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Kazuchika Okada!" Graves said before the actual commentary team had their headsets turned on. "It's Night of Champions and that man is a champion.... but what the hell is he doing here?! What is going on?!" John Bradshaw Layfield said. J.R. and Okada began to walk towards the locker room area to bring the Night of Champions Kickoff Show to an end.
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 2013 | LIVE ON WWE NETWORK & PAY-PER-VIEW
Following the signature WWE intro, the opening video package was shown featuring the construction of the Elimination Chamber structure. "Gold and steel.... a deadly combination for six combatants," said the voice over. Footage of all superstars competing in tonight's Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship were then shown. "Confinement, man. It changes you," said Bray Wyatt, the former champion who is looking to regain the title tonight. "The Uprising of Wade Barrett begins in the Elimination Chamber," were the words of Barrett, the turncoat of The Uprising. "Do you have any idea what a man like me can do in a setting like the Elimination Chamber?" said Dean Ambrose, the only set competitor in the match who has never been WWE Champion before. "I'm the best in this ring and I'll be the best in the Elimination Chamber," CM Punk said with confidence, the 'Best in the World' looking to regain the title that he has not held since WrestleMania. "With Dolph Ziggler out of action, we will see either Alberto Del Rio or Rusev claim the final spot," Michael Cole said with footage of Del Rio and Rusev's SummerSlam match being shown. "I'm not ready to give this title up. I never will be," Cody Rhodes stated as the WWE Champion heads into an environment where the odds are not on his side. "To be a champion... means to have the scars to prove it," was the last voice over heard as a black and gray shot of the Elimination Chamber was shown.
"And now... WWE presents... Night of Champions." A massive pyrotechnics display was shot off in the Joe Louis Arena as cameras hovered over the sold out audience of 18,375 WWE Universe members. Michael Cole, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield welcomed everyone watching around the world to Night of Champions, which is sure to be a night that we will remember for a long time to come. "The show just started and I already know I'll never forget it! IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Kazuchika Okada, is here! Why?!" Bradshaw exclaimed, still in shock over the appearance of Okada on the Kickoff Show. Shifting gear, Cole turned the attention to the Elimination Chamber structure dangling above the ring, home of tonight's WWE Championship main event. Not only will be the WWE Title be defended this evening, but so will every other championship on the main WWE roster. Seth Rollins defends the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship against Christian. Tyson Kidd challenges Adrian Neville for the United States Championship. Wrestling Royalty look to regain the WWE Tag Team Championships against Kassius Ohno & Antonio Cesaro. Kaitlyn, Paige, AJ Lee and Sofia Cortez meet in a Fatal Four Way match for the Divas Championship. All that and much more tonight, including the opening contest that will change the complexion of the Elimination Chamber match.
With Dolph Ziggler not cleared by WWE doctors to compete in tonight's Elimination Chamber match, the announce was made yesterday that the winner of this bout would take his spot. "Alberto Del Rio and Rusev thought they were just going to settle the score here tonight. Now, one of them could potentially leave Detroit as the WWE Champion," John Bradshaw Layfield said on commentary. The bell sounded as Rusev went right after Del Rio, the 'Mexican Aristocrat' side stepping him and delivering a few kicks to the left thigh. Rusev placed his hand over Del Rio's face and pushed him away before kicking him in the groin area. Rusev whipped Del Rio into the corner, charging at him. Del Rio, however, got his legs up in time, fending off the 'Bulgarian Brute.' Del Rio stepped onto the second rope and leaped off, catching Rusev for a Tornado DDT! Rusev was able to kick out of the first pinfall attempt, Lana relieved at ringside. The 'Mexican Aristocrat' returned to the second rope, going back to the Tornado DDT method. This time, Rusev used the top of his head as a battering ram, connecting with the chest of Del Rio. Rusev attempted to lock in the Accolade, but Del Rio rolled out of it and applied a Leglock. The pain was evident by the facial expressions of Rusev, but he managed to crawl towards the bottom rope. Rusev rolled underneath the bottom rope, holding his leg while Lana checked on him. Del Rio, not looking to stop the action for anything, ran the ropes and launched himself out of the ring with a Plancha! Lana moved out of the way at the last second as Rusev caught all of the impact. Del Rio rose to his feet as the crowd roared for him, the 'Mexican Aristocrat' looking directly at Lana. "Alberto Del Rio was willing to take Lana out with that Plancha, too. That just shows you how badly he not only wants to defeat Rusev, but also have the chance to become WWE Champion tonight," Bradshaw stated. Del Rio slowly picked Rusev up to his feet and rolled him back into the ring, covering him for a two count. Del Rio waited eagerly for Rusev to show movement, setting him up for a Superkick. Rusev was able to catch Del Rio's leg in time, turning the table and applying a single-leg Boston Crab while down on one knee. Cole pointed out the fact that Rusev resorted to another submission hold because his leg could not take the pressure that The Accolade causes. Del Rio crawled towards the bottom rope, Lana watching him with a grin while hoping that he would submit. He got a hold of the rope, though Rusev kept the hold in for as long as he could without being disqualified. The 'Bulgarian Brute' picked Del Rio up for a Fallaway Slam, but it was countered into a roll up. Rusev kicked out at two, dodging another Superkick and catching Del Rio with one of his own. Del Rio crashed to the canvas as Rusev used his good leg to stomp on his lower back. Rusev let out a scream before going for The Accolade, his bad leg causing him great pain. Still, Rusev fought through it as he locked in The Accolade, Del Rio fading out. The official raised Del Rio's arm three times before calling for the bell.
RUSEV QUALIFIES FOR THE ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH!
"Rusev is going to the Elimination Chamber!" was the call from Michael Cole as Rusev released The Accolade with great relief. Lana stepped into the ring to join Rusev, who was limping on the leg that was injured during the match. "Rusev's going to have to fight through the pain if he wants to leave here tonight as the brand new WWE Champion," John Bradshaw Layfield said. Rusev and Lana stood tall over Del Rio as the Bulgarian flag dropped from the ceiling. Not only has Rusev avenged his only pinfall loss from SummerSlam, but he now enters the Elimination Chamber match tonight for the WWE Championship!
Backstage in the locker room area, Derrick Bateman was shown speaking with the Divas Champion, Kaitlyn. "I've made it this far getting my job back and I owe you a lot for that. It's not in our hands anymore, though," Bateman said to Kaitlyn, confirming that she has indeed been playing a role in him having access to arenas. The door could then be heard opening as Bateman turned his attention to something, or rather someone of camera. AJ Styles stepped into the picture, coming face-to-face with Bateman for the very first time. Bateman looked down at the Money in the Bank briefcase in Styles' hands, telling him that he might be the luckiest man on earth. "Had it not been for my injury, that briefcase would still be mine," said Bateman, Styles responding by saying that as soon as he joined The Committee, any chance Bateman had of becoming WWE Champion went out the window. "Out the window, huh? Is that the same window that was destroyed when Dean Ambrose crashed his car into your house? Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy," Bateman stated. "Hey, my family could have been seriously hurt by that crap! Do you understand?!" Styles shouted before Kaitlyn came between the two of them. "Listen! We are the last remnants of The Committee and have a chance to make Triple H and Stephanie McMahon proud of us. Speaking of Stephanie, Sofia and I have to go meet her right now. You two need to get on the same page because if you don't, Randy Orton is going to beat you, Styles, and all the work we've done to get your contract back will have been for nothing, Derrick." Kaitlyn took her Divas Championship and left the room, Styles and Bateman continuing to face off.
Five months ago to the day, Wrestling Royalty were forced to relinquish the WWE Tag Team Championships 377 days into their reign, the longest in history. With The Committee now out of the way, Ted DiBiase and Joe Hennig are focused on regaining the titles that they never lost. "This is the first time since April 2012 that Ted and Joe are the challengers in a WWE Tag Team Title match. This is almost uncharted territory for them, and to make matters worse, they're going up against arguably the best team in sports entertainment right now," John Bradshaw Layfield stated as the two teams stood across from each other in the ring. After the official raised both titles in the air, he called for the bell to officially begin the bout. DiBiase and Cesaro started things off, the latter taking him down by the legs and quickly going for the Cesaro Swing. DiBiase rolled out of it, taking Cesaro down with a Clothesline once he was on his feet. DiBiase dodged an attack from Cesaro, rolling him up for the near fall. "Not only are The Alpha Wolves on the minds of these two teams, but as we heard on the Night of Champions Kickoff Show, NXT Tag Team Champions, The Addiction, are throwing their names into the mix of things for a title opportunity at Unison," Bradshaw stated, Lawler telling him that neither team should be thinking about Unison right now. DiBiase grabbed Cesaro and attempted to deliver a Bulldog, but Cesaro's strength allowed him to keep DiBiase off of his feet and back him into the turnbuckles. Cesaro charged into DiBiase with an Uppercut, covering him for the two count. Cesaro made the tag to Kassius Ohno, who stepped onto the second rope and dropped the sole of his boot onto DiBiase's face. "GREATEST! TAG TEAM! ON THE PLANET!" Paul Heyman shouted from ringside while Ohno struck DiBiase with repeated right hand shots. Ohno brought DiBiase onto his feet and threw him into the ropes, looking to connect with the Roaring Elbow. DiBiase dodged the shot and rolled Ohno up, but not for a cover. Instead, DiBiase stood to his feet and kicked Ohno right in the face! DiBiase made the tag to Joe Hennig, who immediately hit the dazed Ohno with a Swinging Neckbreaker! "This could be it! New champions!" Michael Cole yelled out, speaking too soon as Ohno managed to kick out. Hennig soon stepped onto the second rope and hit a Missile Dropkick to Ohno, backing him all the way into his corner. Cesaro tagged himself in, running towards Hennig with a Dropkick of his own. Hennig quickly tagged DiBiase back in, who was thrown into the air for a Swiss Death Uppercut. DiBiase, however, was able to counter it into a small package roll up. Ohno broke up the pinning predicament, leading to Hennig going after him. Wrestling Royalty had Ohno in position for a tag team Suplex, only for Ohno to retaliate with elbow shots to the face of Hennig. When Hennig was momentarily stunned, Cesaro stepped back into the ring and placed him on his shoulders. At the same time, DiBiase placed Ohno on his shoulders. DiBiase and Cesaro locked eyes with their respective tag team partners up on their shoulders. "Put Kassius down!" Cesaro said, DiBiase responding by telling the 'Swiss Superman' to put Hennig down. Neither superstar complied as they delivered Gutbusters simultaneously. DiBiase stood to his feet first and rammed Cesaro into the corner, firing away with numerous shots. The official forced DiBiase to back away when Heyman grabbed one of the Tag Team Championships from ringside, handing it over to Ohno. 'That Young Knockout Kid' proceed to level DiBiase in the back of the head with the title behind the official's back! Cesaro capitalized by delivering the Neutralizer to DiBiase, covering him to pick up the win and hold onto the championships.
ANTONIO CESARO & KASSIUS OHNO RETAIN THE WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Silence and disappointment filled the Joe Louis Arena as Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro were declared the winners of the match and still the WWE Tag Team Champions. Paul Heyman grabbed both WWE Tag Team Titles and handed them to his two clients, who celebrated after another successful defense. Joe Hennig slid into the ring to check on Ted DiBiase, who just had a title plate smashed into the back of his head. "We always said that Wrestling Royalty never actually lost the WWE Tag Team Championships.... but this is pretty close. DiBiase and Hennig are in the record books as the longest reigning champions, but that's in the past. Maybe Wrestling Royalty is just not as good as they once were," John Bradshaw Layfield stated as cameras got a shot of Ohno, Cesaro and Heyman on the stage with the championships still in their possession.
A video package was shown for the WWE Network exclusive event two weeks from tonight, WWE/NXT Unison. Live from the Manhattan Center, the Superstars and Divas of both WWE and NXT will compete under one roof. The video officially confirmed a huge Grudge Match set to take place at the event. Once the best of friends, Finn Balor and Hideo Itami will square off for the first-time ever one-on-one. WWE/NXT Unison is live in two weeks, ONLY on the WWE Network!
Returning to Night of Champions, the commentary trio discussed Unison in two weeks, all believing that it will be a show that the WWE Universe talks about for years to come. "Someday, all of the NXT talent that you see at Unison will be here on the main roster. For one man, however, his future on the roster hangs in the balance in our next match," Michael Cole said as the graphic appeared for Randy Orton and AJ Styles' contest. We were then taken to a video package that began with Derrick Bateman's Money in the Bank victory at WrestleMania. "Derrick Bateman now has one full year to cash in the Money in the..." was the call heard from Cole in the video that turned to black and white, and soon static. The video fast-forwarded to Payback, where AJ Styles captured the vacant Money in the Bank contract that Bateman was forced to relinquish due to injury. Not only did Bateman no longer hold the briefcase, but he had recently been fired by the Chairman of the Board, Vince McMahon. Bateman would proceed to occasionally hack into the WWE Network feed, broadcasting "Messages from the Troubled" to the WWE Universe. Bateman's wish to see The Committee crumble became a reality at SummerSlam when the stable was defeated by The Uprising in WarGames. During the match, Randy Orton and Batista exiled themselves from the group, leaving Triple H locked in the structure against the entire Uprising. Along with that, Orton also delivered an RKO to Styles on the outside. In the week that followed, Orton and Batista were mysteriously attacked on separate occasions. While Styles was initially blamed by the masses, Commissioner, Booker T, suggested that Derrick Bateman was the one truly behind the attacks. When Bateman was invited to Monday Night RAW on September 2nd, he admitted to the world that he was the one who attacked Orton and Batista. After pleading his case to Booker on why he deserved his contract back, the Commissioner informed him that at Night of Champions, his fate will lie in the hands of AJ Styles. If Styles defeats Orton, Bateman will be reinstated. If Orton wins, however, Bateman's hopes of ever stepping foot in a WWE ring again will forever be crushed.
While Batista accompanied Randy Orton to the ring, Derrick Bateman did the same with AJ Styles. Throughout Styles' entire entrance, Bateman had his eyes locked on the Money in the Bank briefcase. "Derrick Bateman should feel entitled to that briefcase. He won the contract at WrestleMania. He never lost it. As far as I'm concerned, he's the rightful holder," John Bradshaw Layfield said. The bell sounded as Orton and Styles ran towards each other, wasting no time to begin this battle. The two traded blows in the center of the ring, Orton getting the upper hand there. Styles backed into a corner as Orton stepped onto the second rope, continuing to fire away with shots. Orton stepped back down onto the mat, pulling Styles towards him for a Clothesline. Orton got the first cover of the match, Styles quickly kicking out. Orton placed Styles on the ring apron, taking the time to glare at Derrick Bateman. That ended up costing Orton as Styles delivered a few strikes to the side of his head, fending him off. Styles then springboarded off of the top rope, delivering a flying forearm to Styles. After Orton was able to kick out of that, Styles placed him in position for the Bloody Sunday. However, Orton pushed Styles away and attempted to hit the RKO! Styles evaded the maneuver, sliding to the outside where he came face-to-face with Batista. Orton rolled to the outside, grabbing Styles by his and throwing him shoulder-first into the steel steps. 'The Viper' got the audience fired up before throwing Styles back into the ring for another near fall. Orton whipped Styles into the corner, who was able to get a foot up when Orton charged towards him. Styles rolled Orton up with his feet on the ropes, the official catching him in the act. After a short back-and-forth argument with the referee, Styles placed Orton on the top turnbuckle. Mr. Money in the Bank intended on delivering a Superplex, but Orton fended him off. Styles turned around and caught Orton on the top of his head with the Pele Kick! Styles followed up with a Frankensteiner to Orton, covering him for another two count. 'The Phenomenal One' grew frustrated before calling for Bloody Sunday through a gun gesture to Orton. Styles had the maneuver set up, but just like before, Orton was able to counter it and connect with his patented Headlock Backbreaker. When Orton began to coil for the RKO, Derrick Bateman panicked and pulled Styles out of the ring. Orton's cold eyes stared directly at Bateman, who began to circle around the ring as Batista made chase for him. Styles got to his feet and caught Batista with a a Dropkick on the outside before sliding back into the ring. Orton took Styles down repeated Clotheslines before connecting with a Scoop Slam. Orton then lifted Styles onto his shoulders for a Powerbomb, but Mr. Money in the Bank fought his way out of it with quick strikes to the top of the head. Styles broke free and landed his feet on the canvas, kicking Orton in the mid-section and delivering Bloody Sunday! Styles quickly got the cover, but to the surprise of the entire WWE Universe, Orton was able to get a shoulder up before three! "No one has ever kicked out of Bloody Sunday before!" Cole shouted on commentary as Styles' shocked expression told the entire story. What, if anything, would be able to keep Orton down? Styles believed that another Bloody Sunday would do the trick, but Orton was able to counter it and connect with the RKO! 'The Viper' covered Styles, but before the official could make the three count, Bateman pulled him out of the ring. The Detroit crowd let Bateman have it as he backed away from the ring, smiling and laughing at Orton as he knew that he just saved himself from being banished from WWE forever. Orton stepped to the outside of the ring, walking towards Bateman, who began to undo the buttons on his shirt. "Come on, Randy! I've been dying for this fight!" Bateman shouted at 'The Viper,' ready to go at it with him. Seconds later, Batista came charging at Bateman, delivering a Spear through the barricade! Both Batista and Bateman were motionless in the time keeper's area while the audience went wild for the spot. Orton then slid back into the ring, only to be caught with a low blow from Styles! Mr. Money in the Bank followed that up by locking Orton's arms and delivering... the Pedigree! "Pedigree! The signature maneuver of Triple H, the man responsible for AJ Styles even being here!" Bradshaw called on commentary. Styles got the cover on Orton while the official began to make his way into the ring, holding his ankle that Bateman pulled on. ""1... 2... 3!"
AJ STYLES DEFEATS RANDY ORTON!
Boos rained down from the sold out Detroit crowd as AJ Styles stood to his feet, his arm being raised after scoring the biggest singles victory of his WWE career thus far. "AJ Styles has just defeated a multi-time WWE Champion.... and as a result, Derrick Bateman is once again a member of the roster," Michael Cole stated. Styles made his way over to ringside, retrieving his Money in the Bank briefcase. Derrick Bateman and Batista were still down and out from the Spear through the barricade as Styles observed the carnage. He stood over Bateman, staring down at the man he just a contract for. "You're back and your ass belongs to me. Be careful what you wish for," Styles said to Bateman before leaving for the back. Bateman is once again a WWE superstar, but has made an enemy out of nearly every single person he works with. Not only will Orton and Batista be seeking revenge, but AJ Styles will set out to prove why he is the rightful holder of the Money in the Bank briefcase.
Backstage, Tom Phillips was standing by with Dolph Ziggler, who was on crutches after suffering an ankle injury that prevents him from competing in tonight's Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship. "It sucks, Tom. It really sucks," Ziggler said to start after being asked how he feels about not being cleared to compete. "I started off 2013 as the World Heavyweight Champion having the run of my career, but ever since WrestleMania, not everything has fallen in my favor. Elimination Chamber tonight was my opportunity to get back on track and hold the WWE Championship that hasn't been in my possession for nearly a year now. This isn't how I wanted to spend my night, but I won't continue to mope about it. As soon as I'm cleared to compete, I'll be in the gym 24/7 training until I'm back in that....." Ziggler stated as he was stopped by the arrival of Rusev and Lana. "No one cares about what you have to say about your hurt ankle! In my country, you wrap up your foot and fight! Stupid American, don't you watch where you step?!" shouted Rusev at the 'Show Off.' "Rusev and I don't care one bit for your pathetic excuse for an injury, Dolph. The only thing that matters to us is that it opened a spot in the Elimination Chamber match that now belongs to Rusev. You train and prepare for a return all you want, but when you are cleared, the WWE Champion will be the man standing before you right now. The 'Super Athlete.' The 'Bulgarian Brute.' Rusev. Just remember that," Lana said before she and Rusev left the scene to get set for the Elimination Chamber match tonight.
The first Pay-Per-View defense of the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship that Seth Rollins created by merging the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships together following SummerSlam. "Christian has always talked about getting 'One More Match.' This is it for Christian. This is the match he's been campaigning two years for. If he doesn't leave here tonight with the Intercontinental Heavyweight Title, he may never get another opportunity to do so," John Bradshaw Layfield stated as Rollins made his entrance, raising the championship while staring a hole through Christian. After the official raised the Intercontinental Heavyweight Title, he called for the bell as Rollins and Christian locked up. Rollins stomped on Christian's foot, following up by throwing him face-first into the top turnbuckle. Rollins repeated this until the official stepped in, the defending champion then proceeding to kick Christian out of the ring. Rollins laughed to himself in the ring while the audience booed, the champion believing that he had Christian's number early on. When Christian rolled back into the ring, Rollins kicked him out again. 'Captain Charisma' got to his feet as Rollins launched himself over the top rope. Rollins landed on Christian before rising to his feet, once again taunting Detroit and the viewers on Pay-Per-View and the WWE Network. Christian was rolled back into the ring as Rollins got the cover, but only a two count. Rollins placed Christian against a corner, charging into him with a forearm smash. Rollins was able to do so again before attempting to hit a third one. During that try, Christian moved out of harm's way, causing Rollins to collide with the turnbuckles. Christian grabbed Rollins arms and went for the Killswitch, but Rollins was able to push him away and hurry to the outside. Rollins took a moment to catch his breath, stunned and outraged at the fact that Christian nearly scored the victory. Rollins stepped back into the ring, missing a Clothesline as Christian took advantage. 'Captain Charisma' rolled Rollins up, once again almost defeating him. Rollins gained control once again by delivering a Flapjack to Christian, his face smashing against the turnbuckle. Rollins ascended to the top rope, delivering a Frog Splash to Christian. The challenger managed to kick out at two, only further infuriating the champion. Rollins waited for Christian to get to his knees before attempting to hit Avada Kedavra. Christian, however, was able to catch Rollins' foot, spinning him around and going for the Killswitch again. Rollins pushed Christian away from him, 'Captain Charisma' turning around into a Superkick! Rollins got the cover, but Christian managed to kick out again! Rollins repeatedly slammed his fists onto the canvas, firmly believing that he should have gotten the win at that moment. The Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion returned to the top rope, positioning himself for the Phoenix Splash. Christian was able to evade the impact in time, Rollins landing on his feet. Christian rose to his feet as well, charging into Rollins with a Spear! 'Captain Charisma' got the cover with the hook of both legs, but just a millisecond before three, Rollins kicked out! While Christian was disappointed with himself, he didn't dwell on his nearfall. He set Rollins up for another Spear, but while he was in motion for it, the Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion delivered another Superkick! Instead of going for the cover, Rollins stepped out to the ring apron. He springboarded off of the top rope, trying to connect with a knee to Christian. 'Captain Charisma,' however, sidestepped the attack and once again went for the Killswitch. This time, Rollins was able to counter it into a Crossface! Similar to what he did to Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam last month, Rollins kept the hold in long enough for Christian to begin to fade. Rollins released the Crossface and ran the ropes, connecting with the Curb Stomp! Rollins turned Christian over onto his back, covering him to finally secure the victory.
SETH ROLLINS RETAINS THE INTERCONTINENTAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!
Seth Rollins immediately rose to his feet, raising his arm in triumph before seizing the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship from ringside. Rollins stepped onto the announce table, holding the championship high for the entire world to see. "Doubt me now! Say I'm not worthy!" he shouted to the crowd that booed him mercilessly. "Time and time again, Seth Rollins has proven himself to not only be a great champion, but one of the best ever. Because of that man, we are looking at the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship! In just nearly six months, Seth Rollins has done more for the image of that title than anyone else in history. We truly are looking at one of the greats of this era," John Bradshaw Layfield said, singing the praises of the champion. Several replays from the bout were shown, focusing on just how close Christian came several times to becoming the new champion. Ultimately, though, the Intercontinental Heavyweight Title remains where it's been: around the waist of Seth Rollins.
A promo was shown Hell in a Cell, taking place live on October 27th from Miami, Florida. Not one, but two Hell in a Cell matches will occur, ensuring this to be THE most barbaric event of the year. Viewer discretion is advised when Hell in Cell comes your way on Pay-Per-View and the WWE Network.
Returning to Night of Champions, a familiar entrance theme hit in the form of the University of Oklahoma Fight Song. The audience gave a warm response to WWE Hall of Famer, Jim Ross, who we saw on the Night of Champions Kickoff Show with a very, very special guest. "Maybe now we'll finally get some answers," John Bradshaw Layfield stated, who was just as baffled as everyone else earlier. J.R. took a microphone, thanking the Detroit audience for welcoming him back to WWE. "You don't see much of me on television anymore, but I still hold a position backstage to find the best talent in the world to come and perform for the WWE Universe. Right now, I want to introduce a very young man who has taken the world or Japanese professional wrestling by storm. Some of you may know him, some of you may not. If you don't, however, you're about to. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor and privilege to welcome the current IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Kazuchika Okada!" A portion of the audience went wild as Okada's New Japan Pro Wrestling theme song hit, the IWGP Champion himself making his way down to the ring. Okada shook hands with J.R., who then told everyone watching around the world that with this being the Night of Champions, he found it very fitting that this be Okada's first exposure to the company. "I'm not going to sugarcoat things. A legitimate deal between Okada and World Wrestling Entertainment has not yet been reached, but we are working as hard as we can to make this a reality. I promise each and every one you that I will do everything in my power to make sure that this is not the only time you see this man in a WWE ring, or even potentially an NXT ring. One more time, let's hear it for Kazuchika Okada!" Jim Ross said as the 'Rainmaker' waved to the audience, thanking them for a warm welcome. Suddenly, the entrance music of Tyler Breeze hit as the atmosphere in the Joe Louis Arena took a turn for the worse. 'Prince Pretty,' who was unsuccessful in regaining the NXT Championship on the Kickoff Show, marched down to the ring and got into the face of Jim Ross. "An NXT ring? Really, Jimbo? Let me make something perfectly clear. Just because you don't see the NXT Championship around my waist doesn't mean that I don't still run Full Sail University. If this international clown ever steps even one foot in my kingdom, I will take the bottom of my boot and make him even more hideous than he already is," Breeze said with authority. Okada stepped in front of J.R., staring down Breeze while towering over him. "Alright, alright," Breeze said as he placed his microphone down, backing away from the center of the ring. Jim Ross began to apologize to Okada for Breeze's show of disrespect before 'Prince Pretty' delivered the Supermodel Kick to the back of Ross' head! J.R. crashed to the canvas as Breeze quickly bailed out of the ring before Okada could get to him. Okada checked on J.R. as Jerry Lawler left his seat at the announce table to do the same for his long time friend. The audience showered Breeze with boos as he headed up the entrance ramp.
Turning the cameras to the Night of Champions Kickoff panel, the four panelists immediately agreed that the actions of Tyler Breeze just seconds away were unfitting of any superstar, WWE or NXT. "Kazuchika Okada was a guest tonight and Jim Ross is freakin' Jim Ross, for crying out loud. Tyler Breeze brought shame to WWE and NXT through his actions," Corey Graves stated. While J.R. was being assisted to the backstage area, the panel reviewed what we have seen so far here tonight. "We now know that Rusev will be Dolph Ziggler's replacement in the Elimination Chamber match," Renee Young said before Graves said that he has a new pick for the match. "No one in the Elimination Chamber has prepared for Rusev. Yes, his leg cannot be 100%, but Rusev fought through the pain and defeated Alberto Del Rio. There's no reason why he won't be able to do the same to five other superstars here tonight and walk out of Night of Champions the brand new WWE Champion." Renee mentioned that Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro are still the WWE Tag Team Champions before Flair said that he had a feeling it would happen. "It won't be as easy for Wrestling Royalty to get back to the top of the tag team division as many have hoped. Ohno and Cesaro are on another level right now compared to the other teams in WWE." As the panel began to discuss the match up between Randy Orton and AJ Styles in which the latter was victorious, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods interrupted them. The duo stated that an event titled "Night of Champions" wouldn't be complete without two champions like them. "Champions of what?" Lita asked, which Kofi and Woods took offense. "Ma'am, I'll have you know that Kofi Kingston is the reigning WWE Bowling Champion," Woods said before Kofi threw in a line of, "Two years in a row, baby! Knocking down doors like I knock down pins!" Kofi then stated that earlier in the day, Woods took part in a Madden tournament at Gamestop and complete destroyed the competition. "See this medal? You all see it? I'M A CHAMPION!" Woods shouted at the entire panel. "We're multi-talented individuals. Not just great WWE superstars. Great people in general. Let's go find something else we're good at," Woods said to Kofi before they left the picture, leaving the panel confused.
The graphic for the Fatal Four Way Divas Championship match was shown before cutting to a video package that started with a promo from the NXT Women's Champion, Sasha Banks, regarding the current state of the Divas division. "Professional wrestling, sports entertainment, whatever you want to call it. That's not what this is anymore," Sasha said as a still image from Extreme Rules was shown of Paige hitting AJ Lee with a barbed wire baseball bat. "The Divas division isn't about proving who is the best. Now, it's about proving who can have their bodies mutilated the most." As Sasha gave that line, a shot of Paige being Speared onto thumbtacks was put on display. "Kaitlyn.. Paige... AJ... Sofia... none of them are athletes. They're disgraced the image of what it means to be a woman in this industry and I am working harder than anyone else to restore honor here," Sasha stated in the video before more highlights of 'extreme' antics among the four women in tonight's match were shown. "Don't get your facts confused, Sasha. I made it to the WWE because I'm a wrestler. I became Divas Champion because I was the best wrestler in this company. And if we are to meet in this ring at Unison, then sweetheart, I will do what I know you think I can't do and that's out-wrestle you," and, "Women like myself and Sofia are the center of attention in this business right now. All you're trying to do is get a taste of our success. Little girl, you do NOT want to step into my world because if it's you and me in the ring at Unison in the Manhattan Center, I will destroy you and not only show you how a real woman competes, but how a real 'Boss' handles her business!" were the quotes from Paige and Kaitlyn respectively made towards Sasha regarding her stance on the division. The video then took the viewers back to SmackDown this past Friday, which is where Paige and AJ competed as tag team partners for nearly one hour in a Gauntlet match. In the end, Kaitlyn was the one who stood tall over Paige, AJ and even her own ally, Sofia Cortez. Not only is the Divas Championship on the line, but the winner will go on to WWE/NXT Unison in two weeks to take on Sasha Banks in a Champion vs. Champion match. The opportunity to prove that the Divas division is still all about athletic competition will be presented to one of these four women.
Prior to the start of the match, the entrance music of Stephanie McMahon hit to a massively negative response from the WWE Universe. Stephanie made her way down to ringside, taking a seat while Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler wondered why she was there. "What do you mean? Stephanie McMahon is one of the principle owners of this company! She has a vested interest in the outcome of this match and just wants to watch it like the rest of us!" John Bradshaw Layfield said, lashing out at his partners. After AJ Lee and Sofia Cortez made their entrances, Paige would do so as well and immediately approach Stephanie. The two women stared off, Stephanie pointing towards the ring while telling Paige to focus on the match instead of her. The 'Anti-Diva' made her way into the ring, but did not take her eyes off of Stephanie. Lastly, Kaitlyn made her entrance, handing the Divas Championship over to the official. The bell sounded as Paige and Sofia began to brawl while AJ and Kaitlyn did the same. Paige and Sofia spilled to the outside of the ring, where the 'Anti-Diva' threw the 'Huntress' into the barricade. Paige slid back into the ring and took AJ and Kaitlyn down with Clotheslines before attempting to apply the PTO to Kaitlyn. Before she could apply the hold, AJ charged into her with the Shining Wizard. Before AJ could get the cover, Sofia slid back into the ring and rolled her up for a two count. Sofia charged AJ into the corner, repeatedly striking her with her right forearm. Kaitlyn would then move Sofia out of the way, wanting to deliver a beating to AJ herself. Sofia shoved Kaitlyn out of the way before the cycle continued for another few seconds. Ultimately, Sofia would wrap her arms around Kaitlyn's waist and deliver a German Suplex with a bridge! Kaitlyn was able to kick out, though. She and Sofia rose to their feet at the same time as AJ stepped onto the second rope, delivering a flying Clothesline to both women. Sofia and Kaitlyn rolled out underneath the bottom rope, leading to AJ hitting a Suicide Dive onto them. While the three women were down on the outside, Paige began to climb onto the top turnbuckle. The 'Anti-Diva' then leaped off with a Crossbody onto her three adversaries! Paige took Kaitlyn and rolled her into the ring, wanting to get the win off of the reigning champion. Kaitlyn, however, managed to kick out in time. Paige positioned Kaitlyn in a corner, setting her up for a Suplex. Sofia Cortez would then roll Paige up from behind, only getting a two count out of it. After Sofia was pushed out of the pinning predicament by Paige, she ran towards the corner that Kaitlyn was perched on and leaped onto the top rope, delivering a Frankensteiner to the champion! Kaitlyn's leg caught Paige on the top of her head, taking both of them out. Sofia covered Kaitlyn, but couldn't get the win as AJ broke up the pin attempt. She repeatedly struck Sofia with right and left hand shots until Paige delivered a Superkick to the side of her head. While still holding her own head, Paige attempted to lock AJ in the PTO. She was able to for a few seconds before Kaitlyn set out to hit a running boot. Paige released the PTO and dodged Kaitlyn's attack, turning her around and connecting with RamPaige! "This is it! Paige is going to become a two-time champion!" Cole yelled out on commentary. However, before the official could make the three count, Stephanie McMahon rushed into the ring and struck Paige in the head with her heel! Stephanie rolled out of the ring and hurried up the entrance ramp, the Detroit crowd letting her have it after she screwed Paige out of the Divas Championship. Paige remained down on the canvas as Sofia attempted to pin her, only to be drilled with a Spear from Kaitlyn. Rather than going for the cover, the Divas Champion would change her intentions after noticing AJ Lee getting to her feet. Kaitlyn placed AJ on her shoulders for a Gutbuster, but the maneuver was countered as AJ landed on her feet, taking Kaitlyn by her head and delivering a Twist of Fate! AJ scrambled to cover Kaitlyn, doing so to get the victory and the championship.
AJ LEE IS THE NEW DIVAS CHAMPION!
A huge pop emerged for AJ Lee as she slowly rose to her feet, the official handing her the Divas Championship. For the second time in her career, AJ has captured the title that she has become obsessed with. Not only that, but she did it with the maneuver of her idol and one of the Kickoff Show panelists watching in the arena, Lita. Highlights of the match were shown, the most discussed being Stephanie McMahon's interference that undoubtedly cost Paige the Divas Title. "One year ago at this event, AJ Lee was forced into retirement by Eve Torres. Tonight, she has become a two-time Divas Champion and we now know that it will be AJ who takes on Sasha Banks in two weeks at Unison," Michael Cole said while AJ walked up the entrance ramp with the title, just as emotional over this win as she was the first time back in April.
Backstage in the parking lot area, Christian was shown leaving the arena after failing the capture the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship from Seth Rollins earlier in the night. "You have to be wondering what is going through Christian's mind right now. He came as close anyone could to becoming Intercontin-" Michael Cole said on commentary before the voice of Kevin Owens could be heard. The NXT Champion walked into the picture, speaking to his son on the phone. "Yes, little buddy. You'll get to play with the NXT Title when I get home because I retained it. And you know why that is? Because unlike some people, I don't let my family down," Owens said, staring at Christian during his last remark. Owens continued on his way as Christian glared in his path.
The bell sounded for the match to begin as the two superstars locked up, Tyson Kidd going behind Adrian Neville. Neville was pushed into the ropes, holding onto them as Kidd rolled onto his back. Kidd ran towards Neville, who delivered a kick to the mid-section. The United States Champion ran towards the opposite side of the ring, performing a handstand and bouncing his legs off of the ropes, appearing to be going for what some fans may know as the Lethal Injection. Kidd, however, caught Neville with a forearm to the back of his head, rolling him up with a backslide for a two count. Kidd then grabbed Neville and placed him in a small package, once again only getting a two count. John Bradshaw Layfield explained on commentary that Kidd continuously rolled Neville up in an attempt to fatigue the United States Champion early on rather than get the victory. Kidd kicked Neville in his back before running the ropes, catching him with a Dropkick. After Neville kicked out yet again, Kidd stepped out onto the ring apron for a springboard Elbow Drop. Neville, however, was able to move out of harm's way, causing Kidd to crash onto the canvas. Neville rose to his feet and delivered a standing Shoot Star Press, only getting a two count out of it. Neville headed to the top rope, already thinking Red Arrow. Kidd rose to his feet and rushed towards the corner, shoving Neville off. The United States Champion fell all the way down to the floor, Kidd stepping through the ropes and standing on the ring apron. When Neville made it up to his feet, Kidd ran towards him and connected with a kick to his face. Kidd followed up by rolling Neville back into the ring for another near fall. Kidd brought Neville into the center of the ring, attempting to lock his legs in place for a Sharpshooter. Neville was able to kick Kidd away, catching him with a Discus Clothesline upon rebound off of the ropes. Neville followed up with a standing Moonsault, only getting a two count out of it. Neville turned Kidd over onto his front, lifting him for a deadlift German Suplex. Kidd was able to counter the maneuver and plant the back of Neville's head onto his knee with an Inverted DDT. With Neville dazed on his feet, Kidd ran the ropes and connected with a Sick Kick! Kidd got the cover on Neville, but was unable to secure the United States Championship. Kidd brought Neville to his feet, placing him in position for the Tiger Driver. Neville was able to spin out of the maneuver, catching Kidd with a Superkick! 'The Man That Gravity Forgot' ascended to the top rope, looking to finish this match with the Red Arrow. Kidd, however, was able to get his knees up in time, Neville crashing his ribs onto them. Kidd capitalized quickly afterwards, planting Neville onto the back of his head with the Tiger Driver, the official making the three count!
TYSON KIDD IS THE NEW UNITED STATES CHAMPION!
"Tyson got him! Tyson Kidd is the United States Champion!" Michael Cole said on commentary as Kidd jumped to his feet, having an over-the-top celebration before the official handed him the United States Championship. Kidd raised the title high in the air as he proceeded to leave the ring, but quickly re-entered it to kick Neville in his back. Kidd left up the entrance ramp, holding the United States Title that he can now gloat about in what has been the run of his career thus far.
Backstage, WWE Commissioner, Booker T, was shown in his office. The five-time WCW Champion addressed the WWE Universe, starting off by saying that he hopes everyone has enjoyed Night of Champions so far this evening. "Your Commissioner can guarantee you all that not only will tonight go down as one of the most historic days in WWE history, but so too will tomorrow. When I accepted the job as Commissioner from Mr. McMahon, I knew that I wanted to leave my mark on this company and I'm pleased to let everyone know that that will be done. Tomorrow afternoon, make sure to log onto the WWE Network because yours truly will make a groundbreaking announcement. Something that has never been done before in WWE. Get ready because this is going to shake the foundation of sports entertainment forever. Now... CAN YOU DIG THAT.... SUCKA?!?"
"For John Cena, this is all or nothing. If he can't beat Roman Reigns tonight and avenged his loss at SummerSlam, we really may be witnessing the end of Cena's glory days," Michael Cole said on commentary while Cena and Reigns stared at each other from opposite ends of the ring. The bell sounded as the two locked up, Reigns managing to push Cena away. When Cena got back to his feet, he was immediately drilled with the Superman Punch! "Oh my God! Reigns is going to end it already!" Cole shouted as the audience members in Detroit rose to their feet in shock. Reigns attempted to deliver the Spear, but Cena was able to counter it and lift him into position for the Attitude Adjustment. Reigns, however, grabbed the top rope and got himself out of the predicament, falling to the outside. Cena exited the ring, getting a hold of Reigns before he was pushed shoulder-first into the steel ring post. Reigns briefly rolled into the ring and then right back out, purely to restart the official's ten count. Reigns picked Cena up to his feet, only to be hit with several right and left hand strikes. Cena grabbed Reigns by the back of his head, throwing him over the announce table. Cole, Bradshaw and Lawler collected their things and moved out of the way as Cena placed Reigns on top of the table. He placed the 'One Man Army' on his shoulders, but Reigns was able to free himself with a few elbow strikes to the side of the head. Reigns the charged at the groggy Cena, Spearing him as the two crashed through the Spanish announce table! The crowd erupted for the spot as Cena and Reigns both remained down on top of the broken table remnants. The official tended to both men before calling for the medical staff from the backstage area. Cena was assisted to his feet while Reigns refused any help. The 'One Man Army' slowly made his way back into the ring while Cena was helped up the entrance ramp. Cena, however, would remove himself from the grasp of the doctors, turning his attention to Reigns back in the ring. "Neither man is 100% anymore, but John Cena took the most punishment from the Spear. There's no way he can continue on and expect to beat Roman Reigns," said Bradshaw, giving his opinion on the matter. As soon as Cena stepped back into the ring, he was caught with another Spear! Reigns laughed to himself, believing that he was about to put the WWE's megastar away for the second consecutive Pay-Per-View. However, Cena shockingly managed to kick out! Reigns' eyes widened as he stared the official, not believing for a second that he didn't get the three count. Reigns backed into a corner, trying to connect with a third Spear to put Cena down for good. As Reigns was in motion, Cena delivered a Dropkick to the top of his head. Cena brought Reigns up to his feet, delivering a Michinoku Driver for the two count. Cena was still dazed from the table spot just minutes prior, but continued to fight as he delivered numerous shoulder tackles. "You can't see me!" said Cena and a portion of the WWE Universe to Reigns. Cena delivered a Five Knuckle Shuffle before gearing up for the Attitude Adjustment. Reigns, however, was able to slid off of Cena's shoulders, turning him around and delivering a Samoan Drop. After Cena was able to kick out of that, Reigns smashed his fist onto the canvas, calling for a Superman Punch. Cena, however, was able to counter it and immediately place Reigns in position for the Attitude Adjustment, successfully delivering it! Somehow, Reigns was able to get a shoulder up just before the three count! Running out of options, Cena ascended to the top turnbuckle for his signature diving Leg Drop. Reigns, though, got to his feet and stopped Cena by delivering a few strikes. Reigns stepped onto the second rope, thinking Superplex at that moment. Cena retaliated with forearm strikes to Reigns, clobbering him almost to no end. With Reigns dazed, Cena lifted the 265-pound Samoan onto his shoulders for a top rope Attitude Adjustment! Cena quickly got the cover on Reigns, hooking the inside leg for the crucial victory!
JOHN CENA DEFEATS ROMAN REIGNS!
A mixed reaction emerged from the masses in the Joe Louis Arena as John Cena stirred to his feet, being declared the winner of this match. "An absolutely necessary victory for John Cena here tonight to avenged his loss at SummerSlam!" Michael Cole said as Cena slowly stepped onto the second rope to pose for the fans in Detroit. A replay of the Spear through the announce table from earlier was shown, John Bradshaw Layfield stating that Cena proved him wrong. "I thought for sure that landing through the Spanish announce table was something that John Cena would not be able to come back from, but obviously, I was wrong. I don't think there's a single thing in this world that can Cena down," Bradshaw stated. Cena headed up the entrance ramp, taking the time to sign an autograph for a younger WWE Universe in the front row before posing one final time on the stage. The rise of Roman Reigns to the top of World Wrestling Entertainment will have to wait a little while longer as John Cena shows no signs of stepping down as the face of WWE.
Backstage, another man who is on the verge of breaking through to the mountain top, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, was shown walking down a corridor. Rhodes placed his hood over his head, the championship strapped proudly around his waist.
Returning to the arena, the lights were dimmed as the Elimination Chamber structure began to lower from the ceiling. Ominous music played in the background as Michael Cole gave the statistics of the Elimination Chamber. "Designed back in 2002, nearly 11 years ago. Two miles of chains. Ten tons of steel. Bulletproof Lexan glass will keep four of the competitors confined. The last time we saw an Elimination Chamber match was on February 19th, 2012. This is the sixteenth Chamber match in WWE history, and when you look at all of the superstars involved, this could ed up being the most barbaric yet."
After Justin Roberts ran down the rules of the Elimination Chamber match, the signature static before "Cult of Personality" hit as the roof nearly exploded off of the Joe Louis Arena. CM Punk made his way down to the structure, Michael Cole mentioning that in one of the last two Elimination Chamber matches, Punk walked out with the WWE Championship. The 'Best in the World' stepped into one of the four pods, an official on the outside locking it. Rusev's entrance music hit next as the 'wild card' of the match made his way into the ring. The 'Bulgarian Brute' became a part of this match after defeating Alberto Del Rio earlier in the night, a stipulation added after Dolph Ziggler was deemed unable to compete. Rusev was locked in the pod, immediately eager to be freed from it and cause chaos in the Chamber. After a few seconds of silence, Wade Barrett's entrance music hit to an overwhelmingly negative response. "Just one month ago, Barrett was one of the most beloved superstars here in WWE. All has changed now and the cold-blooded Brit is looking to become a three-time WWE Champion here tonight," Cole stated as Barrett stepped into one of the pods, locking eyes with his former Uprising stablemate, CM Punk. Lastly, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes made his way out to a massive ovation from Detroit. Rhodes handed the championship to one of the officials before stepping into the Elimination Chamber structure for the second time in his career. "Cody Rhodes only has a 1/6 chance of leaving Night of Champions with the WWE Title. As close to Cody as I've been since our days in God's Gifts, I really don't know if I can bet on him in this situation," said the honest Bradshaw. With Punk, Rusev, Barrett and Rhodes locked in the pods, the WWE Universe now knew exactly which two competitors would be starting things off. Dean Ambrose's theme music hit to a thunderous roar as the 'Lunatic Fringe' marched towards the Chamber structure. As soon as Ambrose was in, he went straight to Wade Barrett's pod and attempted to kick and punch the glass down. Barrett laughed in the face of Ambrose, who was ordered by two officials to step into the ring. With Ambrose ready for action, the signature of The Wyatt Family hit to bring out the final superstar in this match. "Detroit..... we're here!" said Bray Wyatt before blowing out the lantern. The 'New Face of Fear' slowly made his way into the Elimination Chamber structure, thousands upon thousands of "fireflies" waving in the audience. "This is the first time in Bray Wyatt's career that he steps inside the Elimination Chamber, but this monster will feel right at home locked inside," stated Jerry Lawler. The lights were back on in the arena as Ambrose and Wyatt stood across from each other with the door to the structure being locked.
The bell sounded as Dean Ambrose charged directly at Bray Wyatt, pushing him into a corner while delivering repeated strikes to the head. Wyatt pushed Ambrose away, giving him the opening to connect with a heavy strike underneath his chin. Wyatt ran the ropes and delivered a Running Senton to Ambrose, covering him for what was barely a one count. Wyatt grabbed Ambrose and threw him into a corner, stomping away on him before looking up and coming face-to-face with CM Punk, who was more than eager to be freed from his pod. Wyatt brought Ambrose up to his feet, planting him with a Suplex before getting another near fall. Wyatt brought Ambrose up to his feet and threw him into another corner, this time standing in front of Cody Rhodes' pod. Wyatt laughed at Rhodes, the two still having yet to settle their incredibly heated rivalry. Wyatt delivered a chop to Ambrose, the 'Lunatic Fringe' responding with a headbutt. This caught Wyatt off guard as he stumbled away from the corner. Ambrose stepped onto the second rope, diving onto Wyatt with an Elbow Drop. Ambrose began to pick up momentum, Clotheslining Wyatt over the top rope. Ambrose then climbed up to the top rope, attempting to leap onto Wyatt. However, Wyatt was able to catch Ambrose, throwing him into the chains with a Fallaway Slam! Ambrose writhed in pain as Wyatt stirred to his feet, the countdown clock appearing to bring out the next competitor. The overhead spotlight stopped on Rusev's pod, bringing out the 'Bulgarian Brute.' Rusev stepped out of his pod, connecting with a kick to Wyatt's head that sent him back into the ring. "This is Rusev's first-ever Pay-Per-View main event and WWE Championship match. Having already competed in one match tonight won't stop him from going the distance and leaving Detroit with the gold," Bradshaw said. Rusev lifted Ambrose up in a Gorilla Press position, throwing him into the ring onto the standing Wyatt. Rusev finally entered the ring, charging into Ambrose in a corner. He attempted to do the same to Wyatt, but the 'New Face of Fear' dodged the attack and ran towards Ambrose with a corner splash of his own. Wyatt turned around and was hit with a Clothesline from Rusev like an oncoming train. The 'Bulgarian Brute' turned his attention to Ambrose, though he was hit a few hard chops. Rusev grabbed Ambrose and threw him into the ropes, only for the 'Lunatic Fringe' to rebound with a Jawbreaker Lariat. The Lariat barely had any effect on Rusev, but Wyatt charged into him with a running Crossbody. Ambrose grabbed Wyatt and planted him with a DDT, covering him for a two count. At that point, another superstar was ready to enter the fray. The spotlight shone down on CM Punk. The 'Best in the World' emerged from his pod, immediately delivering a Springboard Clothesline to Rusev. Punk and Ambrose would then work together momentarily, planting Rusev with a double team Suplex. The duo then sent Wyatt over the top rope before coming face-to-face in the ring. After a handshake between the two former Uprising members, they locked up. Ambrose pushed Punk towards the ropes, attempting an overhead slam. Punk countered it and placed Ambrose in a pinning predicament that the 'Lunatic Fringe' managed to kick out of. Ambrose got to his feet and attempted to deliver the Boma Ye while Punk was still in a seated position, but missed. Punk turned Ambrose around and placed him on his shoulders for a Go To Sleep. Ambrose fought his way out of it, rolling Punk up for a two count. After Punk kicked out, Rusev re-entered the ring and took both men down with a Clothesline. The 'Bulgarian Brute' threw Punk out onto the steel, his leg crashing hard against it. Rusev was then attacked from behind by Wyatt, who managed to take him down with a kick to the side of the head. Wyatt attempted to place Rusev on his shoulder for a Tombstone, but Rusev slid out of his grasp. Wyatt turned around and was nailed with a Spinning Heel Kick. Rusev got the cover for a count of two before the next superstar was set to enter. It was now WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes' time to join the fray. Rhodes jumped into the ring and went right after Rusev, stunning him with a few forearm strikes. Rusev grabbed Rhodes by his head, throwing him into a corner. Rusev charged towards him with, but Rhodes was able to move out of harm's way. When Rusev crashed into the turnbuckles, he also inadvertently hit his forehead on one of the empty pods. The dazed Rusev turned around, only to be met with a Roundhouse Kick from Punk. The 'Bulgarian Brute' was still on his feet, but not for long as Rhodes delivered the Disaster Kick. Rusev dropped to both his knees, giving Ambrose the perfect opening to connect with the Boma Ye! Ambrose covered Rusev, scoring the first elimination of the match. Rusev has been eliminated!
As Rusev was being removed from the Elimination Chamber structure, Rhodes delivered a Dropkick to the back of Punk before being targeted by Ambrose. "A reminder that there are no alliances in the Elimination Chamber," Michael Cole said as the three fan favorites in the match battled it out. Ambrose placed Rhodes on the top rope before Punk caught him in a Backslide. Ambrose was able to kick out before Rhodes caught Punk with a Missile Dropkick, sending him into Ambrose. Before Rhodes could go for a cover on either superstar, he was pulled to the outside by Wyatt. The 'New Face of Fear' placed Rhodes in Spinebuster position, driving him into the chains twice. Wyatt then charged Rhodes back-first into one of the empty Chamber pods, crashing through it! Chants of "holy s***!" broke out as Wyatt crawled away from the scene, Rhodes remaining down in the destroyed pod. The countdown clock appeared for the final time, signaling the arrival of Wade Barrett into the match. Barrett stepped into the ring, immediately being targeted by Ambrose and Punk, two of the men he betrayed the night following SummerSlam last month. After taking Ambrose down with a Clothesline, Barrett caught Punk with the Winds of Change. Barrett attempted to cover Punk, but Ambrose went right back on the attack. Barrett retaliated with a series of closed-fist strikes to Ambrose, dazing him before hoisting him onto his shoulder. Barrett then proceeded to ram the top of Ambrose's head into one of the Chamber pods. Ambrose struggled to get to his feet afterwards, but did so and was drilled with the Bad News Boot! Barrett covered Ambrose, successfully eliminating his former Uprising brother. Dean Ambrose has been eliminated!
Following the elimination of Ambrose, Barrett and Wyatt came face-to-face in the center of the ring. While the two were not looking to form any alliances, the 'Eater of Worlds' pointed to Punk, suggesting that they take him out. Punk retaliated with forearm strikes to Wyatt and Barrett, but was unable to overcome the 2-on-1 odds by himself. Wyatt threw Punk into Barrett, who delivered a huge elbow shot to the head. When Wyatt placed Punk in position for Sister Abigail, Barrett charged into him with a huge Clothesline, wanting to eliminate Punk all on his own. Barrett placed Punk on his shoulders, looking for the Wasteland. Punk slid off his shoulders, throwing Barrett over the top rope. Punk stepped out onto the steel, attempting to deliver a Suplex to Barrett. Barrett, however, fought out of and lifted Punk up for a Powerbomb, dropping his back onto the steel! Barrett then glanced over his shoulder, noticing that Cody Rhodes was beginning to get to his feet after being driven through one of the glass pods by Wyatt. "Look at the back of Cody's head," Bradshaw said on commentary to bring attention to the gash on Rhodes' head. Barrett picked Rhodes up and threw him into the ring, believing that he had the opening to eliminate the WWE Champion right there and then. Barrett attempted to deliver the Bad News Boot, but Rhodes dodged it. The 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' stunned Barrett with a Disaster Kick, following it up with Cross Rhodes and the pinfall. Wade Barrett has been eliminated! Just like that, Barrett joined Rusev and Dean Ambrose on the list of competitors eliminated from the match. As Rhodes was getting to his feet, Wyatt attacked him from behind. The 'Eater of Worlds' stomped away on his arch rival until Punk stepped, taking Wyatt down with a DDT. Despite his bruised back, Punk climbed to the top rope, pointing both index fingers up to the sky. The 'Best in the World' leaped through the air with an Elbow Drop, but Wyatt sat up in time for Punk to miss. Wyatt threw Punk back over the top rope before setting his sights on Rhodes once again. Wyatt held onto rope while hanging his head upside down, waiting for the WWE Champion to rise to his feet. Wyatt charged towards Rhodes, but was caught in a small package roll up that eliminated him! Bray Wyatt has been eliminated!
The WWE Universe roared with excitement as the announcement was made that Bray Wyatt had been eliminated from the match. The 'New Face of Fear' was just as stunned as anyone else, standing still as the official tried to remove from the structure. Soon, however, Wyatt simply began to laugh as the door was held open for him. "NOW!" he shouted before Erick Rowan and Luke Harper emerged from the backstage area. The two Wyatt Family stepped into the Elimination Chamber, the officials trying to keep them out. Harper and Rowan made their way into the ring, stomping away on Cody Rhodes. After a Sidewalk Slam from Harper, Rowan ran the ropes and crashed onto the WWE Champion with a Splash. Harper followed up by picking Rhodes up to his feet, only to deliver a Discus Clothesline. Finally, Wyatt stepped back into the ring, placing Rhodes onto his shoulder and planting him with a Tombstone! The three Wyatt Family members finally exited the Elimination Chamber, making sure that Rhodes felt their wrath. After the Chamber door was closed once again, Punk began to stir to his feet and re-enter the ring. "Cody is down and out. All Punk has to do is cover him and we have a new champion," Bradshaw stated. Punk appeared to be conflicted over what to do, but ultimately helped Rhodes to his feet. The 'Best in the World' placed the WWE Champion in a corner, allowing him to be on his feet while he recuperated. "You and me one-on-one. I don't want it any other way," Punk said to Rhodes, deciding not to take the easy way out and take advantage of a wounded champion. The audience was essentially split down the middle for the two competitors. Rhodes staggered into the center of the ring, striking Punk before it was returned. The two exchanged right hand shots before Punk hoisted Rhodes onto his shoulders for a Go To Sleep. Rhodes was able to slide out of position, planting Punk with a DDT. The 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' climbed onto the top rope, coming down with a Clothesline. Punk, however, was able move out of harm's way in time, running towards Rhodes with a Shining Wizard. Punk got the cover, but Rhodes managed to kick out at two. Punk once again called for the Go To Sleep, nearly hitting it until Rhodes grabbed his knee and pulled him down to the mat, applying the Figure Four Leg Lock! "Wooo!" chants could be heard throughout the entire arena as Punk struggled to reach the ropes, but ultimately did so. After Rhodes released the hold, he attempted to reapply it in the center of the ring. Punk was able to kick Rhodes away, catching him off the rebound and finally delivering the Go To Sleep! Punk got the cover, but somehow, someway, Rhodes got a shoulder up at two! The audience erupted as Punk placed his hands over his face, upset with himself over the fact that he was unable to get the win at that moment. Once he was back on his feet, Punk took Rhodes and looked to be going for a Powerbomb until the WWE Champion freed himself. Rhodes picked Punk up for an Angle Slam, driving him back-first into the turnbuckles with it. Punk dropped to one knee before Rhodes set him up for Cross Rhodes, successfully connecting with it! Rhodes crawled towards Punk, covering him to get the final elimination and win the match.
CODY RHODES RETAINS THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP!
The WWE Universe members in Detroit jumped to their feet as the final bell sounded with Cody Rhodes being declared the winner and still WWE Champion. "In one of the greatest Elimination Chamber performances I have ever seen, Cody Rhodes has done the impossible! Not only did Cody eliminate three of his five adversaries, but he holds onto the WWE Championship against all odds!" Michael Cole said on commentary, putting Rhodes over massively. The Chamber structure was lifted off of the ground as Rhodes had his arm raised in the air. Following a montage of highlights from the match, the live feed showed Rhodes helping CM Punk to his feet. The two superstars shook hands and hugged before Punk left the ring, allowing the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' to have his moment. In what ever well may be the biggest win of his career, Cody Rhodes survives the Elimination Chamber and retains the WWE Championship!
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Post by Planktung on Sept 23, 2015 13:31:04 GMT -5
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Post by Planktung on Sept 23, 2015 13:31:22 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on Sept 23, 2015 21:45:51 GMT -5
- Rusev avenging his loss from SummerSlam to Del Rio in that LA Street Fight, Rusev wins here by beating Del Rio to qualify for the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber, you know what this means don't you? It means Rusev not only will he be competing in 2 matches tonight seeing as how he just got through his first by beating Del Rio but Rusev he could walk out of here as the new WWE Champion and Rusev he was an unstoppable monster up until SummerSlam but after his match with Del Rio Rusev basically just proved why he could be a dangerous threat in that Chamber and if I were Rhodes, Barrett, Ambrose, Ziggler or even Wyatt I would be paying attention to Rusev right now and what he just did
- JR showing up with the IWGP Heavyweight Champion Okada, what a shocker, I think JR this is his way of introducing Okada to the WWE Universe and that somehow Okada is going to be leaving Japan to come over here to WWE and if that is the case then I think they are here to officially sign his WWE contract and if I am right about that, then that is huge
- Kevin Owens retaining successfully his NXT Championship beating Tyler Breeze I mean Owens basically won the battle of the unlikables here in the sense that both of these men are not only heels in NXT but also in the whole entire WWE they are perhaps the most hated men and to see these 2 just go at it here made for a great heel vs heel match even though I am sure the crowd was into it and they definitely were but in the end the right man went over because Owens he just won the title not that long ago and of course you want to establish Owens as a top heel and considering that he was the man who put Daniel Bryan on the shelf but also considering what he did to Christian at one time I mean of course you want to put the belt on Owens so it makes sense but as for Breeze I wonder where this leaves him now?
- The last remnants of The Committee backstage with Kaitlyn backstage with Bateman and AJ Styles, I mean it made for a really interesting situation and not to mention with Styles and Bateman there was already tension there because of the fact that Bateman was not only injured but he was fired from WWE and now his fate not only rests in AJ Styles' hands but also AJ Styles he has the Money in the Bank briefcase which was Bateman's at one time so of course there is already tension there and not to mention Styles is already facing Orton tonight with the stipulation that if Styles wins Bateman gets his job back but if Orton wins Bateman stays fired, I wonder if the tension will grow even more than it already has?
- Antonio Cesaro & Kassius Ohno retaining their WWE Tag Team Championships against DiBiase & Hennig Wrestling Royalty, Cesaro and Ohno have made history here because not only have they beaten the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions in history at 377 days but they beat them when it was all said and done all be it they did it under controversial circumstances not beating them cleanly in the middle of the ring but nevertheless beating them but the way they did it though hitting them with the belts right in the face while the ref's view is obstructed and then taking advantage to get the cheap victory I mean after that I would say that this rivalry between these 2 teams is far from over and I can see it continuing into Hell in a Cell
- AJ Styles beating Randy Orton here, Derrick Bateman has his job in WWE back, Bateman is now a full time superstar here again in the WWE thanks to AJ Styles because if it wasn't for AJ winning this match Bateman would still be on the unemployment line but it begs the question of what happens now? I mean I know The Chairman Vince McMahon he is somewhere watching all of this happen and knowing The Boss he isn't happy one bit especially considering how he publicly humiliated and fired Bateman in front of the whole world and now because of the WWE Commissioner Booker T's stipulation Bateman is back I can't see The Chairman being happy at all considering how Bateman at every opportunity he has had he has knocked not only Vince but WWE in general with his words and now Bateman is working for a company that he hates yet again because Bateman said he hated WWE and now he is back but at the same time AJ Styles winning the match using a Pedigree to get the job done I mean I definitely was not expecting that move to come out of AJ Styles' repetoire but it makes sense given that Triple H he was the one who brought AJ Styles to WWE in the first place made him a member of The Committee and gave him the Money in the Bank briefcase essentially, everything AJ Styles is in WWE is because of Triple H so I guess you can say this was AJ Styles' way of honoring Triple H by using his mentor's finishing move but still I loved that Spear Batista gave Bateman through the barricade, a sick spot but I loved it nevertheless
- AJ Styles he definitely did not do this for Bateman out of the goodness of his heart he only did this because he absolutely had no choice but now that Bateman is back in the WWE, he not only has made enemies of Batista and Orton for life but now Bateman has a new enemy that being AJ Styles but after this I wonder how much longer before AJ Styles cashes in his Money in the Bank briefcase? Hell AJ Styles could do it tonight on whoever wins the WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber
- After that Ziggler/Rusev/Lana segment I think it is safe to say that Rusev & Lana their next feud will be with Dolph Ziggler and considering how Rusev he is replacing Ziggler in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber and seeing as how Ziggler can't compete it only makes sense for these 2 to have a feud I mean the seeds here were pretty much planted
- Rollins proving that he is a fighting champion I mean he is taking on all comers and he is beating them one way or the other whether it be cleanly or by controversy he is getting the job done each and every single time he is in that ring and ever since he merged both the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Intercontinental Championship he has proven that he is the future of this business he made a believer out of me not only when he took out a WWE Hall of Famer like HBK but he won the 2013 King of the Ring but when he won the 2 titles at SummerSlam beating Daniel Bryan and then here he beats Christian at Night of Champions to retain the WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship I mean who hasn't Rollins beaten yet? I mean honestly he continues to beat whoever is placed in front of him so I wonder who it will be next that ends up stepping up to the challenge?
- Hell in a Cell there will be not 1 but 2 Hell in a Cell Matches next month at the Hell in a Cell PPV, let me guess 1 of them will be for the WWE Championship I mean it only makes sense that one of the Hell in a Cell Matches is for the WWE Championship and the other Hell in a Cell Match next month is anyone's guess
- After what Tyler Breeze did to JR, he has more or less garnered a ton of heel heat I mean he definitely lost some respect especially here from me I mean that's JR, he's a Hall of Famer a legend in this business and after that he definitely has hell to pay I am sure Okada will see to that I mean that was just sickening but at the same time this builds Okada and Breeze's rivalry up perfectly I see Okada leaving Japan by dropping his IWGP Heavyweight Championship in Japan only to become a WWE superstar by signing his contract and Okada then ending up in NXT where his feud with Breeze can truly begin
- AJ Lee becoming the new WWE Divas Champion beating Kaitlyn, Paige and Sofia Cortez in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become the new WWE Divas Champion, Kaitlyn is no longer WWE Divas Champion and I can say this that that just warms my heart that Kaitlyn is no longer the champion that she can no longer walk around with that title anybody but Kaitlyn but at the same time AJ Lee winning the title using Lita's move The Twist of Fate to win the title I mean I definitely was not expecting that kind of move to come out from AJ's bag of tricks but seeing as how Lita was in the house and on the NOC Panel tonight it only makes sense given that AJ Lee when she was growing up she idolized Lita and to win the title in front of her idol tonight, can you think of anything more fitting? But still Paige she was screwed out of the WWE Divas Championship and by Stephanie McMahon no less I guess I can't be surprised given their rivalry given their history but at the same time this is building up towards a Paige/Stephanie re-match so I have no arguments about that but as for AJ Lee now that she is WWE Divas Champion she has a date with the NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks at WWE/NXT Unison which is a dream match in of that of itself considering everyone compares Sasha and AJ and now we finally get to see just which woman wrestler is better than the other once and for all
- After that dig the NXT Champion Kevin Owens took at Christian after Christian failed in his WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship match against Seth Rollins earlier on in the night and Owens retaining his title against Breeze, I think you have yourself a match for WWE/NXT Unison with Owens the NXT Champion facing off against Captain Charisma Christian but I wonder if the NXT Championship will be on the line in that match?
- Tyson Kidd becoming the new WWE United States Champion beating Neville, I mean Kidd he has been on the roll of his career and it culminates in him becoming the WWE United States Champion I mean after he beat his ex-wife Natalya and then took out her uncle Bret "The Hitman" Hart WWE Hall of Famer and after what he did to Natalya's father his ex-father-in-law The Anvil Jim Neidhart and then beating Jericho not once but twice and then him finally becoming WWE United States Champion when it is all said and done I mean it makes me wonder just what Kidd goes on to next? I mean Neville he does have his rematch for the title and I can see him using it either tomorrow night on RAW or the rematch happening at Hell in a Cell but either way it seems Kidd's push has finally paid off because now he can finally break away from the Harts and step out into his own shadow for once
- Booker T the WWE Commissioner has a groundbreaking announcement I can only imagine to think of just what it could be or what ramifications it could have on the WWE as a whole
- Cena getting his redemption, he finally managed to beat Roman Reigns for the first time especially after Reigns not only beat Cena not once but twice before but Cena getting his redemption the chance to redeem himself, I mean they don't call him Big Match John for nothing I mean when it all is said and done and Cena's back is against the wall he always finds a way to win he always finds a way to redeem himself but for me this match was definitely Match of the Night at least as far as I'm concerned because not only was it so back and forth but really this match not only this match but this rivalry has more or less elevated Roman Reigns to the next level hell this heel turn of Roman's as far as I'm concerned has basically paid off ten-fold but after this I see both men moving on to other things and if that is the case it only begs to question just who each other's next feuds will be?
- And in the main event, the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber, 6 men enter, 1 man leaves WWE Champion and the man who leaves the Chamber as WWE Champion is none other than the WWE Champion Cody Rhodes who successfully retains his WWE Championship not against 1, not 2, not 3 not 4 but 5 other superstars and especially in one of the most barbaric matches the WWE has in the Elimination Chamber and to think Cody started this match and he lasted all the way to the end I mean the odds were stacked against Cody and he managed to overcome them by winning this match I mean I definitely was not expecting Rhodes to retain here much less even walk out of the Chamber much less this PPV with his title in tact because I was expecting either one of the other 5 superstars in the Chamber to win the title or even AJ Styles coming out with his Demigods theme playing with him running to the ring briefcase and referee in tow with him cashing in his Money in the Bank right after the Elimination Chamber Match but that didn't happen but that doesn't mean that it won't happen at some point because it very well could
- If AJ Styles doesn't cash in at Hell in a Cell I see him cashing in either at Survivor Series in November or at the TLC PPV in December but latest I see AJ cashing in would be at WrestleMania 30 on the Grandest Stage of Them All and in AJ's first WrestleMania appearance no less considering Mania 30 will be AJ's first Mania here in the WWE
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Post by tg11 on Sept 23, 2015 21:56:22 GMT -5
Hell in a Cell Predictions
WWE Championship (Hell in a Cell Match)- Cody Rhodes (c) vs Wade Barrett
Hell in a Cell (#1 Contender's Match WWE Championship at Survivor Series Winner Faces the WWE Champion at Survivor Series)- Roman Reigns vs John Cena
WWE Tag Team Championship- Cesaro & Ohno (c) w/Heyman vs Wrestling Royalty (Rematch from NOC)
WWE United States Championship- Tyson Kidd (c) vs Neville (NOC Rematch)
WWE Divas Championship- AJ Lee (c) vs Kaitlyn w/Sofia Cortez
Money in the Bank Briefcase On The Line- AJ Styles vs Derrick Bateman
But as for WWE/NXT Unison we already have 2 matches on that card that being Itami vs Balor and Champion vs Champion with the WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee taking on the NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks
But I wonder if any other matches will be added on to the card?
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Post by Planktung on Sept 24, 2015 11:29:38 GMT -5
At Night of Champions last night, WWE Commissioner Booker T informed the WWE Universe that on the following day, September 16th, a major announcement would be made via the WWE Network. At 12:04 Pacific this afternoon, Booker appeared live on the Network to officially announce a first-ever for World Wrestling Entertainment... Manifest Destiny.
Twelve WWE superstars will be entered into a round-robin tournament that is set to run from Monday Night RAW on September 30th to Survivor Series on November 24th. All competitors will take each other on at least once in the tournament. A pinfall or submission victory earns a competitor two points, while a no contest earns both superstars in the match one point. After RAW goes off the air on November 18th, the two participants with the most points will compete in a one-on-one match at Survivor Series. The superstar who is triumphant will not only earn the right to call himself the winner of the first-ever Manifest Destiny, but will also receive a WWE Championship match at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View event in January.
Matches in Manifest Destiny will take place on RAW, SmackDown, Hell in a Cell, Survivor Series and WWE live events. For those not in attendance at non-televised shows, the WWE Network will provide you with the full Manifest Destiny experience. Matches in the tournament occurring at live events will be broadcasted live on the WWE Network, ensuring that the WWE Universe has the opportunity to witness every single match in the tournament.
Check back on the WWE Network tomorrow, September 17th, when all twelve participants in Manifest Destiny are revealed.
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Post by Planktung on Sept 25, 2015 20:36:02 GMT -5
WWE Commissioner, Booker T, formally kicked things off on Monday Night RAW from his office. Booker addressed his announcement earlier in the day on the WWE Network, Manifest Destiny. While the two month-long round-robin tournament will determine the number one contender for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble in January, we will find out who will challenge Cody Rhodes for the gold in tonight's main event. "CM Punk, Bray Wyatt, Dean Ambrose, Wade Barrett and Rusev will meet in a Five-Pack Challenge. The winner will go on to Hell in a Cell to face Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship inside one of the most menacing structures in WWE history, the Hell in a Cell."
CM Punk made his entrance into the Quicken Loans Arena to a thunderous ovation, addressing the announcement we just heard from Booker T. Punk stated that not once since WrestleMania has the WWE Champion escaped his mind, but he did put those aspirations on the back burner for a bit when The Committee and The Uprising were waging war. "Now, the WWE Title is all I think about. I had the chance last night at Night of Champions, but it slipped out of my grasp. Cody Rhodes is a hell of a champion and kudos to him, but I'm not backing down. After I win the Five-Pack Challenge tonight, I'll meet you once again, Cody. Only this time, it'll be inside Hell in a Cell and I -" Punk said before he was cut off by the entrance music of Seth Rollins. The Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion stepped into the ring, confronting Punk and telling him that he needs to face reality for once in his life. "The reason you aren't standing here right now as WWE Champion is because you're just not good enough anymore. 'Best in the World'? Give me a break, Punk. You're not even the best in this ring right now," stated Rollins before laughing. "I'm sorry. Did I mention you by name just now, Seth? No, I didn't. I mentioned Cody Rhodes, a real champion in this industry," Punk said. "Wow, you have even less of a grip on reality than I thought. Cody Rhodes is the WWE Champion, yes, but he isn't THE champion. You're looking at him. The man who made history by merging the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships into one. And sooner than later, I just might add the WWE Championship to the collection and bring some prestige to it just like I have every other piece of gold I've ever had to my name. I mean, it certainly won't be you who leaves Hell in a Cell as WWE Champion when you consider the 2013 that you've been having. You lost at WrestleMania to John Cena and The Rock, two guys who you had already defeated on separate occasions. Then, you allowed yourself to trust Wade Barrett, only for him to stab you in the back months later. You were voted into a WWE Championship match by these moronic fans, and you gave it up! You allowed Cody Rhodes to have your title opportunity, and guess what? He won! That could have been your moment, but you gave it up! And you want to talk even more about giving something up? Last night in the Elimination Chamber match, Cody Rhodes was laid out in the middle of this ring. You had the opening to take advantage and become champion... but you didn't take it. You helped Cody up to his feet, continued on with the match and in true CM Punk fashion, you lost. The CM Punk that I knew years ago would be champion right now, but everyone has to face the truth: You're not CM Punk anymore. You're just a shell of your old self." In response to Rollins' words, Punk threw his microphone down, hoisted the Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion up to his shoulders and delivered the Go To Sleep! Punk knelt down over Rollins, reclaiming the microphone for a few finals words. "I know who I am, Seth. I'm the guy who just put you to sleep. I'm the guy who is going to become WWE Champion at Hell in a Cell. I'm C... M... Punk."
AJ LEE DEF. KAITLYN TO RETAIN THE DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP via Twist of Fate. Twenty four hours after losing the Divas Championship in a Fatal Four Way match, Kaitlyn unsuccessfully invoked her rematch clause. AJ Lee holds onto the Divas Title, set to take on NXT Women's Champion, Sasha Banks, in a Title for Title match at WWE/NXT Unison in thirteen days.
Backstage, Renee Young was standing by with Roman Reigns, asking him about his loss to John Cena last night at Night of Champions. Reigns stated that if you give someone a hundred free throws, they're going to make at least one. "It's no different with John Cena. Pure luck is how I see it. Any other day in the calendar, I beat John Cena. Hell, in my mind, I beat him last night. Do you see Cena anywhere here in the building? No, you don't. Because I beat his ass so badly, he's at home recuperating. So don't stand there and suggest that I'm not better than John Cena."
KOFI KINGSTON W/ XAVIER WOODS DEF. R-TRUTH via Trouble in Paradise. Kofi Kingston continues one of the biggest rolls of his career, defeating R-Truth after Xavier Woods attempted to get involved.
At this time, the ring was propped and decorated what was referred to as the "Homecoming of Derrick Bateman." For the first time in months, "Trouble" hit as Bateman made his way down to the ring, a party hat on his head and a party blower in his hand. Bateman stepped into the ring and took a microphone, one phrase on his mind. "I'm baaaack," he said to a negative response. "Over two months ago in this very ring, Vince McMahon publicly fired me on live television in front of the whole world. On top of the fact that I was injured, and on top of the fact that my Money in the Bank briefcase was stripped away from me for no reason. Needless to say, I went through the darkest days of my life. I still had money and my looks, though, so it wasn't completely terrible. Just, like, 73% awful. You all occasionally saw me hack into the WWE Network and broadcast my thoughts. That wasn't enough for me, though. Thanks to Kaitlyn... by the way we're dating. Just throwing that out there. All broken Tumblr hearts can send their hate to me at @derrickbateman. Thanks to her, though, I was able to make my way into different arenas and attack Randy Orton and Batista, two men who were going to leave the Committee and Uprising war without paying for what happened to me. Fast-forward a few weeks later and I find myself standing at ringside at Night of Champions, watching that scumbag known as AJ Styles fight for my contract. Thanks to me, Styles was victorious and the greatest professional wrestler of the 21st century is back on the WWE roster. But why did I want my job back? After everything the WWE did to me, why on earth would I want to be back in? Because that's where I can do the most damage to the higher ups. Ranting on the WWE Network and social media was fun, but you know what will really cause the WWE pain and agony? Watching me become WWE Champion." Bateman was then interrupted by AJ Styles, who took great offense to Bateman taking credit for his win last night. "You weren't the one pinning Randy Orton in this ring, Bateman. As a matter of fact, you were Speared through that barricade by Batista. You weren't even conscious for your big moment that I made happen! However, this isn't actually a bad thing. You being back on the roster finally gives me the chance to give you the beating I've been wanting. You got your WWE contract back, Bateman, but you'll NEVER get THIS contract back!" Styles said while flaunting the Money in the Bank briefcase in Bateman's face. It was clear that the two were ready to fight until Randy Orton and Batista made their entrance to a warm reception. Neither were in the mood to speak as they stepped onto the ring apron, Styles and Bateman standing across from them. The four ex-Committee members were prepared for another war... at least until Styles exited the ring. Mr. Money in the Bank took his briefcase and hurried up the entrance ramp, leaving Bateman all alone against Orton and Batista. The crowd went wild as Orton and Batista finally were able to return the favor to Bateman for his attacks on them a number of weeks ago. After a quick beat down on Bateman that's been a long time coming, Batista and Orton planted him with a Batista Bomb/Inverted RKO combination! Orton and Batista stood tall over Bateman, only managing to get their hands on half of their adversaries after AJ Styles bolted out of the scene.
ROMAN REIGNS DEF. ALBERTO DEL RIO via Spear. While Alberto Del Rio suffers his second loss in back-to-back nights, Roman Reigns appears to be back on track after being defeated by John Cena last night at Night of Champions.
Backstage, Tom Philips was standing by with his guests, Paul Heyman and the WWE Tag Team Champions, Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro. Philips asked Heyman if he would like to address those in the WWE Universe who are viewing Ohno and Cesaro's win against Wrestling Royalty last night as controversial. "Controversial? No, no, no. There was no ounce of controversy in the outcome last night. Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro defeated Wrestling Royalty because they are the greatest tag team in the world today. There isn't anyone better, but I know two teams down in NXT who think they stand a chance. Alpha Wolves... Addiction... I'm well aware of your challenges to my two clients for a title match at Unison. We're not making any decisions right now, but we are listening. We're always listening," Heyman said before he and the Tag Team Champions exited the interview set.
CHRISTIAN DEF. FANDANGO via Killswitch. Following the match, Christian took a microphone and stated that time and time again, he has asked for a one-on-one match with the NXT Champion, Kevin Owens. "It's quite obvious that Owens won't show up to RAW or SmackDown to come face-to-face with me... so I guess that 'Captain Charisma' is going to have to pay NXT a little visit this Wednesday."
The entrance music of The Bella Twins hit as Nikki and Brie were prepared to compete in tag team action. That was not to be, though, as Paige attacked both women from behind on the stage. The 'Anti-Diva' threw Nikki into the barricade before planting Brie with RamPaige onto the floor! Paige took a microphone and stepped into the ring, saying that she is more than tired of Stephanie McMahon attempting to derail both her career and life as a whole. "This show will not go on until Stephanie gets out here and agrees to one more match against me!" Paige shouted. She then said that this hostile takeover of Monday Night RAW won't be conducted just on her own. Seconds later, dozens upon dozens of fans stepped into the ring, Paige telling them not to leave their spot. "Paige is occupying this show!" John Bradshaw Layfield said as the ring was filled with WWE Universe members who were taking a stand with Paige. "It's all in your hands now, Stephanie! You want RAW to continue?! You want a WWE Championship match to be set?! Then get out here now!" she yelled out. Soon thereafter, Stephanie's entrance music hit, a grin lighting up the face of Paige. One of the principle owners of WWE stepped out onto the stage, stunned at the sight of Paige and the WWE Universe taking RAW hostage. "I will only say this once, Paige. No. You're not going to get another match with me. You got what you wanted at SummerSlam and I beat you. Take your loss and get out of my ring! And take everyone in there with you because I will make sure they all receive lifetime bans from WWE events," Stephanie threatened. "Out story finished at SummerSlam? Then why did you attack me at Night of Champions and screw me out of the Divas Championship? I know why, Stephanie. Because it eats you alive knowing that I had a hand in getting Triple H removed from his COO position. Your husband has no authority over this show anymore and you can't stand that fact. You will do whatever it takes to make sure I never become Divas Champion again. What you don't get is that for that to happen, you're going to have to kill me! I'm giving the chance to do it at Hell in a Cell! One more match is all I ask for!" The appalled Stephanie told Paige that she's wasting her time because she will never get back into the ring. "I'm a mother, Paige!" she stated before the 'Anti-Diva' lashed out at her. "You want to talk about mothers?! You smashed the head of MY mother against that ring post! I had to watch you nearly paralyze someone I love dearly! I don't care if your daughters have to watch what I did months ago!" Paige continued to try her hand, but Stephanie wouldn't listen. She called for security, telling them to clear the ring while she left to the backstage area. The security guards approached the ring, unable to get in as it was completely filled. Paige stared at the guards, daring them to try something. Ultimately, security headed back up the entrance ramp, Stephanie re-emerging from backstage. "Get in there and restore my show!" she yelled at them. The guards were unable to do anything, leaving Stephanie in trouble. "Paige is going to stand in that ring all night," Jerry Lawler commented, knowing that the 'Anti-Diva' would stand her ground. Soon, chants of "one more match!" could be heard throughout the Quicken Loans Arena. Stephanie was conflicted while Paige and the WWE Universe remained in the ring. "... One match at Hell in a Cell is what you want?" Stephanie asked as Paige nodded. ".... Okay. You got it. You and me, one more time, Paige," said Stephanie to a massive roar from the crowd. When she attempted to leave the stage, Paige stopped her. "I wasn't quite done, Stephanie. It's going to be you and me at Hell in a Cell..." she said, Stephanie glaring at her in confusion. "..... INSIDE HELL IN A CELL!" The roof nearly came off of the arena as Paige threw her microphone down onto the floor, the WWE Universe members both in the ring and in the audience going wild. Stephanie's eyes and mouth were wide open in shock, shaking her head side-to-side and pleading with Paige. 'The Anti-Diva' remained in the ring while the fans who helped her occupy RAW began to exit. "This can't happen. Stephanie is one of the principle owners of this company!" Bradshaw said on commentary before Michael Cole assured him that the match will take place. Paige takes on Stephanie McMahon at Hell in a Cell inside the very structure that the event is named after. The final remaining piece in the Committee and Uprising war comes to an end.
TYSON KIDD VS. ADRIAN NEVILLE FOR THE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP ENDED IN A DOUBLE COUNT OUT after Tyson Kidd left mid-match. Adrian Neville springboarded off of the top rope with a Shooting Star Press to the outside, but Kidd moved out of harm's way in time. Deciding not to continue on with the match, Kidd headed over to the time keeper's area and took the United States Championship. When the official reached the count of six, Kidd turned around and made his way down the entrance ramp, the WWE Universe believing that he changed his mind. Instead, Kidd simply picked Neville off of the floor and threw him into the steel steps before leaving once again. Both superstars were counted out, resulting in Kidd retaining the United States Title.
WRESTLING ROYALTY DEF. HEATH SLATER & JINDER MAHAL via Running Neckbreaker from Joe Hennig to Heath Slater. Following the match, Ted DiBiase took a microphone and said that while he and Hennig hit a road block at Night of Champions, this doesn't mean that they've lost their touch as a unit. "Wrestling Royalty is still as strong as it's ever been, even without the WWE Tag Team Championships. Right now, Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro are looking at the challenges issued by The Alpha Wolves and The Addiction for Unison. With all due respect to both teams, our story with Ohno and Cesaro isn't done yet. If any tag team is going to get a WWE Tag Team Title opportunity at Unison, it's us," DiBiase stated with authority.
Backstage, Kaitlyn was shown leaving the arena after what has been a horrendous evening for all former Committee faithfuls. Suddenly, she was approached by Sofia Cortez, asking where she's been the whole show. "Around," was all Sofia said, implying that she's been in the Quicken Loans Arena the entire time. "I've just stayed out of everything, minding my own business. In all honesty, I don't care that you lost to AJ. I don't care that Stephanie is going to be trapped inside Hell in a Cell with Paige, and I damn sure don't care that your little boyfriend got his ass kicked. I have goals of my own, Kaitlyn. I'm not some puppet who follows you around everywhere. I want to be Divas Champion more badly than you ever have, and sooner than later, I will be," Sofia said before walking away from Kaitlyn.
BRAY WYATT DEF. CM PUNK, DEAN AMBROSE, WADE BARRETT AND RUSEV IN A NUMBER ONE CONTENDERS FIVE-PACK CHALLENGE via Tombstone Piledriver from Bray Wyatt to CM Punk. Towards the end of the match, Punk had the momentum as he called for the Go To Sleep to Wyatt. However, Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins, ran down into the ring, striking Punk from behind with his title! Rollins quickly exited the ring while the Cleveland audience showered him with boos. Wyatt picked up the scraps, delivering the Tombstone to Punk to get the victory. Wyatt was joined by Luke Harper and Erick Rowan in the ring following the match as the 'New Face of Fear' has earned one more opportunity at his "holy grail." Bray Wyatt challenges Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship on October 27th in the only environment fitting enough to end their blood feud, Hell in a Cell.
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