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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jul 25, 2014 20:27:06 GMT -5
Interesting to have Cody Rhodes not be heard from since Battleground. Another interesting move to have Antonio Cesaro be a Paul Heyman guy. Hopefully you do it justice because it failed in real life. I'm also intrigued to see how he interacts with CM Punk and Brock Lesnar. Batista and Orton forming an unstable team and winning is fine, but things get really good when they decide to form an alliance. I like them as a team so I'm cool with this. Stoked for ArRival. The "we hate everyhing" more than we hate each other line was great. AJ over Alicia Fox works and the talk of AJ realizing her dream at WrestleMania reminds me that she hasn't won the title in this diary. At least I don't think so. Sheamus evening the score with Dean Ambrose was the right move, but I wonder where these guys are going heading into WrestleMania. Oh, maybe Chris Jericho against Ambrose at WrestleMania. A brawl between Tyson Kidd and Justin Gabriel is fine, but I wonder where this is going. It's not a WrestleMania match but maybe they'll both be in Money in the Bank. I'm interested in Kaitlyn playing mind games with AJ and Paige. Seth Rollins over RVD is fine. Love that the Tag Team Title match is getting shine and promo time. The 328 sign was a nice touch. Cody Rhodes making an appearance wasn't surprising, but Dolph retaining was. I'm not sure what it's leading to because I can't see a Fatal Four Way with there already being a Triple Threat title match but I'm definitely intrigued. Anyway, really good show as always.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Jul 26, 2014 11:09:45 GMT -5
Alright, Smackdown. An interesting beginning to the show with Cesaro ditching God's Gifts to become a Paul Heyman guy! Hopefully he does well where the WWE flopped like a fish out of water with it. Batista and Randy Orton teaming up to face Kofi and R-Truth is interesting, and an obvious win for them. I'm interested to see these two as a possible dominant force as a tag team. Expense of your heroes? Huh. AJ Lee beating Alicia Fox, of course, is not surprising ahead of her WrestleMania match against Paige. Sheamus beating Dean Ambrose was fine and Chris Jericho! CHRIS JERICHO IS BACK, BAYBAY! Him versus Dean Ambrose seems like it will of course happen at Mania now. Tyson Kidd attacking Justin Gabriel! THAT SCUMBAG! Wait, Gabriel is the scumbag. This is a television rivalry and a decent one. Lets see what comes of it. Kaitlyn getting in AJ's head. Hmmm. I wonder what will come of this, maybe AJ attacking Paige instead of them being all buddy buddy? Anyway, moving forward. Seth Rollins getting the win over Rob Van Dam comes as no surprise as RVD is more of a stepping stone and a put-over for other superstars. "328" sign! Haha! Zeb Colter is my you-know-what-n-word. My ninja! A good promo from The Real Americans with Hennig and DiBiase showing themselves as well. I see them keeping the belts, though, at this point with the emergence of Batista and Orton. Unless that blows up in their face altogether. Finally, a great main event between Dolph Ziggler and Kurt Angle that got ruined by Cody Rhodes. We get the apperance from Daniel Bryan as well and it appears we are on our way to a fatal four way for the World Heavyweight Championship! A good edition of Smackdown.
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Post by snickelodeon on Jul 27, 2014 11:19:58 GMT -5
Sorry I've missed a weeks worth of shows....
WrestleMania is starting to come together -
ROCK/CENA/PUNK - undoubtedly a huge match that has been built well for a long time. I have just preferred the Rock/Cena story as mentioned before. This would of also freed up Punk and the WWE title who could have faced the red hot Bryan who should take the title from a heel.
I think this move would have also benefitted the Mania card and the Smack Down World title picture. Would have given mania another big match also.
TAKER/WYATT - great angle at the end of Raw it doesn't seem like Wyatt/HHH is over yet though but still Taker/Wyatt is a top match.
BARRETT/LESNAR - been built for months also while I have been a little critical of your use of Barrett in the past and while I think this is a little below Lesnar it has been built well and Barrett will come out of this a megastar so credit for that.
ZIGGLER/ANGLE/RHODES/BRYAN - this match given time would be awesome however I wouldn't have went in this direction and actually there is no saying you are yet but it looks that way. If you wasn't going with Bryan/Punk you should have had Bryan face just one of this men and then possibly the other 2 face one another. Don't really agree with the two title matches being multi man. Could be the show stealer though. If this is to be Bryan's moment it should have come in a bigger match.
Rounding off the card I would expect Jericho to face Ambrose, possibly a MITB featuring Reigns, Rollins, Cesaro, Del Rio and others. Plus Wrestling Royalty could defend against Batista/Orton or at a long shot now he's not facing Wyatt maybe we'll get Orton/Batista v HHH/Flair or HBK.
While we may have a different opinion on a couple of things your WrestleMania is still shaping up to be phenomenal and I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by tg11 on Jul 27, 2014 18:40:39 GMT -5
- Well NXT these days don't really interest me because I guess I am all about RAW and Smackdown because those 2 shows, those 2 brands are the ones that I am most interested in or that keep my interest peaked so here is hoping you get to RAW and Smackdown soon
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Post by DTP. on Jul 28, 2014 20:41:52 GMT -5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Friday 22nd February 2013...It's been a while since I read a SmackDown in this diary. A decent promo to kick things off, with John Bradshaw Layfield's faction seemingly beginning to swerve in different directions - I like the split that Cesaro took, separating from Damien Sandow and Alberto Del Rio. I wonder if Cody Rhodes is injured or something. That would be horrible timing. I'm not a fan of you following in pursuit of Cesaro becoming a part of Paul Heyman's family of clients because it hasn't worked in real life - but given your track record in recent memory, maybe I don't mind this too much. It's unorthodox however, given that Heyman has turned his back on another powerful heel like JBL - that may not be the crowd reaction you want for the manager of CM Punk and Brock Lesnar to be having going into WrestleMania XXIX. Batista and Randy Orton defeating Kofi Kingston and R-Truth was fine, and I like the teasing dissension between the two - the strange alliance at the end should be interesting though. I wonder if you are going to end up with Batista and Orton challenging Ted Dibiase and Joe Hennig for the WWE Tag Team Championships. I think this could have been paced though, rather than jumping to the alliance after the two were feuding up until four nights ago. AJ Lee defeating Alicia Fox was fine, no complaints. You're building up AJ and Paige up slowly so far, no complaint here. You're setting up a girlhood dream angle for Lee, indicating that I see AJ taking the WWE Divas Championship there. Sheamus with the win against Dean Ambrose prepares us for a feud over the WWE Intercontinental Championship. I wouldn't have much of a problem with that, I imagine their matches would be super stiff. Huh, I did not expect Chris Jericho to get involved - I'm curious how Sheamus fits into this. I'm surprised that Justin Gabriel turned heel on Tyson Kidd, as I can't imagine it. The other way round I could, seeing Kidd's recent heel run on NXT in real life. I doubt that this angle would catch on, and would have been better saved for after WrestleMania. Awkward timing here. I guess it's good to see you using these two underrated talents efficiently, however. Kaitlyn is really trying to tear Paige and AJ apart, I like it. It adds a new dimension to the rivalry, but I'm wondering how it will end for Kaitlyn nearing WrestleMania. One diva will surely make a heel turn before April 7. Seth Rollins beating Rob Van Dam was good, establishing Seth further. I wonder what RVD will do at WrestleMania, too. A strange spotlight for Rollins building into his feud with Roman Reigns...but what about RVD? The Real Americans' promo was really nice, but it's strange to see an in-ring promo prepare a tag team feud. I think Ted Dibiase and Joe Hennig's side of the argument was really vanilla though - there needs to be more substance than the statistic of how long they have been WWE Tag Team Championships. Intrigued to see whether you have Jack Swagger and Shelton Benjamin end the reign of Dibiase and Hennig or not. And finally, as expected in a big money match on free television, Dolph Ziggler beats Kurt Angle with a screwy finish, retaining the World Heavyweight Championship. Very strange predicament to end the show. It would be sweet to see Angle, Cody Rhodes and Daniel Bryan all challenge for Ziggler's title - but at the same time, two multi-man World Championship matches would be very overkill. Perhaps you could split them up? We'll see. A decent show.
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Post by tg11 on Jul 29, 2014 8:20:40 GMT -5
Either way WrestleMania 29 is shaping up quite nicely especially with the card already forming with the WWE Championship being defended in a Triple Threat with CM Punk the WWE Champion facing The Rock and facing John Cena, this match will no doubt be the main event that closes out the show
But we still don't know the World Heavyweight Championship match for WrestleMania 29, since we know Daniel Bryan the 2013 Royal Rumble Match winner he will be in this main event and since Ziggler is still the World Heavyweight Champion we still don't know if it will be Ziggler vs Bryan or if Angle and Rhodes will be added into the mix to make it a Fatal 4-Way?
Then we have Lesnar vs Barrett No Holds Barred and then we have the WWE Divas Championship being defended with Paige defending her WWE Divas Championship against AJ in AJ's home state
But Undertaker vs Bray Wyatt Streak Match, 21-0 or 20-1 I am sure will be added to the card soon enough but I wonder where that leaves Triple H considering Triple H he hasn't gotten his revenge on the Wyatt Family and I am sure Triple H isn't done with them so I wonder where this leaves Triple H in terms of WrestleMania 29? Because Triple H doesn't have a match
And Batista and Orton they don't have a match either
But I am sure you will have Money in the Bank qualifying matches set up, 4 RAW superstars qualifying and 4 Smackdown superstars qualifying, 8 men vying to be Mr. Money in the Bank
And then there's the WWE Tag Team Championships which I am sure will be defended at WrestleMania with DiBiase & Hennig Wrestling Royalty the WWE Tag Team Champions facing whoever
And then there's the WrestleMania 29 Kickoff Show, who will be on the WrestleMania 29 Panel? But also the Kickoff Show will probably have like at least 1, 2, perhaps even 3 matches on the Kickoff Show tops considering WrestleMania 29 in your diary will be a 4-5 hour extravaganza
And I am sure the WWE Intercontinental and WWE United States Championships respectively will be defended but if they are not defended and both men are in Money in the Bank then that's even better
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Post by Planktung on Jul 31, 2014 5:10:57 GMT -5
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After the signature WWE intro, a video package was shown to recap the events at the conclusion of last week's edition of Monday Night RAW. After The Undertaker made his long-awaited return, he was attacked by The Wyatt Family. With Bray Wyatt leading the charge, "The Phenom" felt the wrath of Luke Harper, Erick Rowan and his own brother, Kane. Wyatt would then deliver Sister Abigail to 'Taker, leaving the entire WWE Universe in shock. Tonight, we will hear from the "Eater of Worlds" as he explains his actions.
Cutting to the arena here in Dallas, Justin Roberts introduced Paul Heyman and the WWE Champion, CM Punk, who were both sitting in the skybox. The audience booed as Punk raised the WWE Title high in the air, on his way to a championship defense against The Rock and John Cena on April 7th at WrestleMania XXIX. Speaking of The Rock, the entrance music of "The Great One" hit as the crowd came unglued. Rock marched down to the ring, posing on the turnbuckle while staring up at Punk and Heyman. "The Best in the World" had his back turned, showing no acknowledgement to one of his challengers in MetLife Stadium. Rock took a microphone, saying that over the last week, once question has been raised by the millions and millions of his fans. "Rocky, are you upset at the fact that you have to compete in a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania? The answer is simple - hell no The Rock ain't upset! The Rock is thrilled with the challenge that awaits him on April 7th. Over the past year, only two jabronis have pinned The Rock's shoulders to the mat. Their names are John Cena and CM Punk. Punk, look at The Rock when he is talking to you," said Rock as Punk still had his back turned in the skybox. "The Rock hasn't forgotten about Survivor Series when you united, and later on mated, with Paul Heyman. And The Rock certainly hasn't forgotten about last year's WrestleMania. How can he forget? Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Florida, The Rock's backyard with the lights on bright....and that fruity pebble pussbag, John Cena, did exactly what he vowed to never do. He took the easy way out to win. Now, the stage is set. At WrestleMania XXIX, The Rock will not only get redemption against Punk and Cena, but he will once again become WWE Champion! If ya smell....." said Rock as he was cut off by the entrance music of John Cena.
Cena walked towards the ring, taking a microphone and saying that he'll give his own answer to the question that The Rock brought up just moments ago. "Am I upset about the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania? How can I be? It's WrestleMania! It's the WWE Championship! It's three of the biggest names in the history of this business slugging it out to see once and for all who the better man is! At the same time, it's a chance for me to redeem myself. Rock, I've said it time and time again. I regret everything that went down in Miami last year on April 1st. The record book will forever show that I defeated you, but in my heart, I was the real loser. WrestleMania XXIX is the chance for me to get my rightful victory over you, Rock. Along with that, I will finally shut CM Punk's mouth and become WWE Champion," said Cena. The crowd gave a mixed response for Cena's words as he and Rock continued to stare at each other. All of a sudden, the entrance music of Batista hit. Out came "The Animal" and Randy Orton, which caused CM Punk to finally turn around and give his attention to what was transpiring. The WWE Universe booed wildly as Orton and Batista stepped into the ring, both taking microphones for themselves. Orton said that the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania is a travesty. "Let me ask you this, Rock. What exactly have you done to deserve a title opportunity on the biggest stage in sports entertainment? I'll even turn that question over to you, John. What have you done to warrant such a huge opportunity? I'll answer that for the both of you - not a damn thing," said Orton. Batista then said that when he returned, he was expecting some things to have changed. "But one thing remains the same - it is still all about John Cena and The Rock. Two guys who don't deserve to be in their positions. Randy Orton and I don't see eye to eye, but we can agree that the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania needs some serious rearranging," said "The Animal." Orton then said that when RAW and SmackDown merged for the road to WrestleMania, Ric Flair and Edge both stated that superstars from either brand could challenge for any and all titles. "With that being said, Dave and I are here to make a case as to why we should be in the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania instead of you two jokes," said Orton. "Jokes? You two want to call The Rock a joke? Let The Rock point a few things out to you two jackoffs. Orton, I told you this a while back on SmackDown and you apparently still have not listened. No matter how much baby oil you rub on yourself, The Rock doesn't want to buy any of that crap! And Batista, that 16-year old girl that The Rock signed an autograph for the other day called. She wants her nose stud back," said Rock. As Orton and Batista got into a shouting war with Rock and Cena, the voice of Paul Heyman interrupted. "Ladies and gentlemen, it would appear that we have a disagreement as to what the WWE Championship at WrestleMania should be. Seeing as how my client, CM Punk, will walk into WrestleMania as the WWE Champion, it is only fair that he be allowed to give his input regarding the situation at hand," said Heyman. He spoke to Punk for a bit before the WWE Champion patted Heyman on the shoulder. "My client has spoken, and he has a solution. Tonight, Randy Orton will go one-on-one with John Cena. If Cena can claim victory, the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania will remain as it is. However, if Orton is triumphant, he and Dave Batista will replace Mr. Cena and Mr. Johnson in the match," said Heyman. The audience popped for the announcement as Orton and Batista left the ring, keeping their eyes locked on Cena and Rock. Suddenly, the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania is not set in stone. By the end of the night, Randy Orton and Batista could be in John Cena and The Rock's positions!
Backstage, WWE Tag Team Champions, Wrestling Royalty, were shown walking down a corridor. They defend their championships against The Real Americans shortly. If Joe Hennig and Ted DiBiase are victorious, they are guaranteed to become the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions in history! That match is next, live on RAW!
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WRESTLING ROYALTY DEF. THE REAL AMERICANS W/ ZEB COLTER TO RETAIN THE WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: The biggest title defense in the 328-day reign of Wrestling Royalty. A victory here would mean that this Friday, they will officially be recognized as the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions in history. The Real Americans pulled out all of the stops to make sure that didn't happen, gaining numerous near falls. Towards the finish, Jack Swagger and Joe Hennig brawled on the outside of the ring, Swagger throwing Hennig into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Ted DiBiase had Shelton Benjamin locked in a Million Dollar Dream. Swagger stepped into the ring, which prompted DiBiase to released his hold as go after Swagger. Benjamin was able to turn DiBiase around and plant him with the Paydirt! The entire WWE Universe believed that was over, but a millisecond before the officials counted three, Hennig slid into the ring and broke up the count. Swagger got a hold of Hennig, throwing him back outside. Swagger and Benjamin waited for DiBiase to get to his feet, looking to charge into him at the same time. As they were running, DiBiase moved out of harm's way, causing Swagger and Benjamin to collide with each other. DiBiase Clotheslined the dazed Swagger over the top rope before looking to deliver Dream Street to Benjamin. "The Gold Standard of America" was able to counter out of it, attempting a Superkick. DiBiase grabbed Benjamin's leg before spinning him around and connecting with Dream Street to pick up the victory.
The audience erupted as Ted DiBiase stood to his feet, taking both WWE Tag Team Championships. He handed one to Joe Hennig as he slid back into the ring, the two embracing. "They've done it! Wrestling Royalty make history! The longest reigning champions in WWE history!" shouted Michael Cole on commentary. Several highlights from the incredible match were shown, leading up to the Dream Street that put Shelton Benjamin away. Returning to the live feed, DiBiase and Hennig were shown in the audience as they raised the titles high in the air, now guaranteed to become the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions of all-time this Friday on SmackDown!
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Returning to Monday Night RAW, a replay was shown of the finish to the previous match, which resulted in Wrestling Royalty's victory to become the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions in history. "328 days later and they're still on top. Congratulations to Ted DiBiase and Joe Hennig. They've earned this," said Jerry "The King" Lawler.
The entrance music of Derrick Bateman hit as the United States Champion made his way out to a plethora of boos from the WWE Universe. The self-proclaimed "Golden Boy" stepped into the ring as he took a microphone, saying that it's only been five minutes and he's already sick and tired of hearing about Wrestling Royalty. "When I reach one thousand days as the United States Champion on November 14th, 2015, then the real celebration will begin," said Bateman. He then said that his social media notifications have been blowing up ever since he became champion on the Battleground Kickoff. "You know, the just the usual. Fan letters, admiration of my looks, that kind of stuff. And eventually I told myself, 'none of these people have any intelligent questions.' So then I asked myself one - how can the richest man in the WWE become even richer?" asked the United States Champion. He then snapped his fingers, giving the cue for something. Seconds later, several crew members brought a ladder down to the ring, setting it up for Bateman. The "Golden Boy" climbed to the top of the ladder, saying that everyone in the WWE Universe is buzzing about WrestleMania at the moment. "Everyone is talking about The Rock, John Cena, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar, Wade Barrett, even Paige and AJ Lee are getting some attention. But what everyone is forgetting is the return of the Money in the Bank Ladder match. A match that was tailor made for someone such as myself. That's why I am hereby declaring myself as the first entrant into the match. At WrestleMania, I will climb this ladder, retrieve the briefcase and sooner than later, become WWE or World Heavyweight Champion. We all know it's just a matter of time anyways." Bateman remained at the top of the ladder, holding the United States Championship while staring at the WrestleMania XXIX sign and making a money gesture. The Money in the Bank Ladder match returns on April 7th, and it would appear that Derrick Bateman has been named the first entrant.
A graphic was shown for tonight's main event. John Cena takes on Randy Orton with the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania hanging in the balance. If Cena wins, the match will remain as it is. If Orton wins, he and Batista will replace Rock and Cena in the Triple Threat match. That bout is still to come on RAW!
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Returning from the commercial break, several graphics were shown for NXT ArRival, which airs live this Wednesday on WWE.com. Michael Cole briefly mentioned that he will be making the trip down to the Full Sail Arena to join Tony Dawson and Byron Saxton on commentary for this historic event. Also joining NXT for the first-time ever will be none other than the "Great One," The Rock! While we just learned about the Money in the Bank Ladder match taking place at WrestleMania, NXT will hold its first-ever one, featuring Adrian Neville, Alex Riley, Tyler Breeze, Adam Cole, Trent Barreta and Xavier Woods. Corey Graves and Jake Carter issue an open challenge with the NXT Tag Team Championships on the line. In the main event, Kassius Ohno defends the NXT Championship against the number one contender, Sami Zayn. NXT ArRival is live this Wednesday on WWE.com!
ROMAN REIGNS DEF. ZACK RYDER: The audience was right behind Roman Reigns from the get go as this match was hardly even a contest. Zack Ryder was able to get a bit of offense in, but as he was going for a Broski Boot, the "One Man Army" jumped to his feet and drilled Ryder with a huge Spear to grab the victory.
The WWE Universe popped as Roman Reigns raised both arms in the air following a triumphant outing. As he was stepping off of the turnbuckle, he was attacked from behind by Seth Rollins. Rollins stomped away on Reigns before grabbing a steel chair from ringside, striking Reigns with it repeatedly. He then placed the chair under Reigns' face, waiting for him to stir slightly before delivering a Blackout onto the chair! Reigns remained face down on the canvas as Rollins shouted at him, saying that it's his time to shine and no one else's.
A graphic was shown featuring a still image of Bray Wyatt standing over The Undertaker from next week. Coming up next, we will hear from Wyatt regarding his shocking actions against "The Phenom."
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A promo was shown for this Friday's edition of SmackDown. After the chaotic conclusion to the World Heavyweight Championship match between Dolph Ziggler and Kurt Angle last week, General Manager Edge has promised to address the situation, as well as reveal the title bout for WrestleMania. SmackDown, this Friday night on SyFy.
Returning to RAW, a video package was shown At the end of the video package, the signature of the Wyatt Family hit as we saw Bray Wyatt on the screen as usual. "Dallas.....we're here!" The entrance music of the Wyatts then hit as Bray Wyatt slowly made his way down to the ring along with Luke Harper, Erick Rowan and Kane. After settling in the ring, Wyatt took a microphone and said that every night before tucking their children into bed, parents tell stories to their young ones. "One story that is prominent in our world is the tale of the man who never loses. Undefeated he is on the platform that matters the most.......WrestleMania. They say that he cannot be stopped. They say there is no chance that anyone will ever be able to bring the pillar down. That pillar.....is the final piece standing in the kingdom that I am oh so close to claiming as my own. The strongest pillar in the landscape. Twenty times it has been picked at, but never has even a crack been carved into it. Last week, I walked up to the pillar with my hammer and I struck mercilessly to let my voice be heard! Undertaker! You can't be stopped at WrestleMania, but your undefeated streak has never been tested by the likes of Bray Wyatt. Never before have you met a figure with the same mystique and ominous presence as yourself. But there is a first for everything. There was the first confrontation between you and me, there will be the first battle between the two of us.....and in that battle will come your first loss on the grand stage. At WrestleMania, I do the unthinkable. I bring the invincible pillar down and finally, finally.....the kingdom will be all mine," said Wyatt, officially laying the challenge out to The Undertaker for a match at WrestleMania XXIX.
Bray Wyatt then turned his attention to Kane, asking for him to step foreword. "Last week, I stared into the eyes of The Undertaker and I showed no mercy. Harper and Rowan, I saw the look in their eyes. They felt the same animosity towards the 'Deadman.' I looked in your eyes.....and I saw remorse. Kane, understand that while The Undertaker may be your own flesh and blood, he is not your family. I am. We all are. We gave you a place to call home, but I guess that your almost nonexistent heart still lies with your past that lives through the ashes. Those same ashes that made The Undertaker the 'Phenom" that he is today. I don't see Undertaker anywhere, so until I do....." said Wyatt before Harper and Rowan and went after Kane! They stomped away on their own Wyatt Family member, Harper delivering a huge Clothesline to the "Big Red Monster." Rowan then handed Kane over to Wyatt, who planted him with Sister Abigail. "Until The Undertaker is in front of me and accepts my offering for a battle among the Gods, you will pay for the sins committed by the both of you!" shouted Wyatt to Kane. Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan all stood tall over Kane as the crowd booed, their signature soon hitting to close the segment.
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Returning to Monday Night RAW, a recap was shown of the shocking events prior to the commercial break. After Bray Wyatt laid out the challenge to The Undertaker for a match at WrestleMania, he and the rest of the Wyatt Family assaulted one of their own, Kane. Wyatt made it clear that until Undertaker accepts his challenge, he will make Kane "pay for the sin committed by the both of them."
DIVAS CHAMPION PAIGE DEF. TAMINA: After AJ Lee managed to pick up momentum with a victory over Alicia Fox on SmackDown last Friday, Paige was looking to do the same against Tamina here tonight. As Tamina was climbing onto the top rope, Paige managed to go after him, hitting with her several strikes and headbutt. The "Anti-Diva" followed that up with a Superplex from the top rope, quickly getting to her feet and applying the Scorpion Crosslock. It wasn't long before Tamina was left with no alternative but to submit.
Paige released the Scorpion Crosslock as the audience applauded her for her victory. She was handed the Divas Championship as she raised it high in the air before heading up the entrance ramp. While AJ is determined to realize her girlhood dream at WrestleMania XXIX, Paige is just as determined to solidify herself as the greatest Divas Champion in history. Will she be able to get the job done at April 7th in AJ's own territory?
Backstage, John Cena was shown in the locker room area preparing for his match against Randy Orton later on tonight. Suddenly, The Rock walked into the room. He told Cena that he hopes he understands what is stake in tonight's main event. "Not only is your ass on the line, but so is The Rock's. If you lose, The Rock is out of WrestleMania. The millions and millions of his fans won't get to see him compete, and it'll be all your fault, John," said Rock. "I realize that I am fighting for your spot in the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania, but that's not my main concern, Rock. My focus is on my spot in that match. I'm fighting Randy Orton tonight so that I can go on to become WWE Champion at WrestleMania, not you," said Cena. "Alright, fair enough. But even if you don't care about The Rock in this whole situation, he is going to be out there tonight to make sure that you put Randy Orton away. And if The Rock has to, he doesn't mind getting his hands dirty to keep Batista out of the equation," said Rock before leaving the room.
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Returning to Monday Night RAW, Divas Champion Paige was shown walking backstage following her match when she was approached by Renee Young, who asked for her thoughts on AJ Lee's confrontation with Kaitlyn last Friday on SmackDown. "You know, it's not that surprising that Kaitlyn is trying to interject herself into this whole situation. Despite how much she wants to be involved, she's not a factor. AJ and I respect one another and we are going to lay it all out there in that ring at WrestleMania," said Paige. Slow clapping could then be heard as the camera panned out to reveal Kaitlyn standing behind the Divas Champion. "Speak of the she-Devi," said Paige as she turned around. "Congratulations, Paige. You did such a great job out there against Tamina, and I can't wait to see your very friendly and respectable match with AJ at WrestleMania!" said Kaitlyn sarcastically. "Alright, here's the thing. You can try and stir the pot between AJ and myself all you want, but it's not going to do a thing. This whole scenario has nothing to do with you, so stop trying to make it about yourself. This is about me, AJ, WrestleMania and this title," said Paige. Kaitlyn responded by saying that she's only trying to help Paige. "You really think AJ is your friend? If that's the case, then why did she have to earn a Divas Championship match? After Survivor Series, you should have handpicked her as your first challenger because had it not been for AJ, Eve would have defeated you and you wouldn't be here right now. You owe AJ more than you know, and at WrestleMania, she will stab you in the back to take everything from you," said Kaitlyn before leaving the scene.
At this time, a video package was shown to recap the events from last week's edition of RAW between Brock Lesnar and Wade Barrett, which lead to the announcement of a No Holds Barred match between the two for WrestleMania XXIX. Following that, we were taken to a previously recorded interview with Barrett, conducted by Michael Cole. Cole said that Barrett made the initial challenge for the match at WrestleMania, but Lesnar was the one who upped the stakes and asked for a No Holds Barred match. "Does that at all change your desire for this match against Brock Lesnar?" asked Cole. Barrett responded by saying that it does indeed change his desire. "It fuels it. I was glad that Brock Lesnar decided to take our match to the next level, because had he not, I would have done so myself." Cole then asked Barrett if he believes that Paul Heyman will play a role on April 7th. "Not if I can get my hands on him. I had my chance on the first RAW of 2013, and again at the Royal Rumble. Both times, Heyman narrowly managed to escape. My focus at WrestleMania isn't Heyman, it's Brock Lesnar. However, if Heyman stands in my way, I will gladly deliver pain and punishment to him." Lastly, Cole asked Barrett what he believes will come of him if he loses at WrestleMania. "The thought of failure hasn't even crossed my mind. All I see right now is revenge. Brock Lesnar cost me the WWE Championship. He tried to end my career the following night. At WrestleMania, I will show him what it means to be a true fighter. I won't lose. I can't lose," said Barrett as Cole wrapped up the interview. Next week, Cole will conduct another interview, this time with the "Beast Incarnate," Brock Lesnar.
Backstage, Dean Ambrose and Sheamus were shown on split screens walking to the ring. They battle for the Intercontinental Championship, next!
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DEAN AMBROSE DEF. SHEAMUS TO RETAIN THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: As a result of his victory last Friday on SmackDown, Sheamus was granted a shot at Dean Ambrose's Intercontinental Championship here tonight. Sheamus was on the verge of victory as he was able to deliver a Brogue Kick, but Ambrose rolled underneath the bottom rope. Rather than going for the cover, Sheamus hoisted Ambrose up and attempted to deliver White Noise. Ambrose slid out of Sheamus' grip, rolling him up for a two count. After Sheamus kicked out, Ambrose was able to react instantly as he hit the "Celtic Warrior" with a Knee Trembler to grab the win and retain his title.
Dean Ambrose rolled out of the ring as he crawled on his knees to the time keeper's area, taking back his Intercontinental Championship. He stood up and walked up the entrance ramp while raising the title, trying to ignore the boos and chants of "Y2J." Dean Ambrose has managed to defeat Sheamus here tonight, but what does the future hold for the "Diamond in the Rough" with his rival, Chris Jericho, back in the WWE?
In the skybox area, Josh Mathews was shown with Paul Heyman and the WWE Champion, CM Punk. Mathews asked Punk for his thoughts on the upcoming match between John Cena and Randy Orton, which could change the title match at WrestleMania completely. "I think it's obvious what should happen. I've already proven myself against Dwayne and John. I shouldn't have to defend my championship against either of them at WrestleMania. I haven't kicked Randy Orton or Batista's asses in a while, I'd be up for that challenge at WrestleMania," said Punk. Mathews then asked for his thoughts regarding Paul Heyman's newest client, Antonio Cesaro. "I have no complaints whatsoever. Antonio Cesaro is awesome, and I couldn't be happier to call him a fellow 'Paul Heyman Guy,'" said the "Best in the World."
A graphic was shown for the upcoming match between John Cena and Randy Orton. It's live, next on RAW!
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A promo was shown for WrestleMania XXIX, live Sunday April 7th on Pay-Per-View!
Returning to the broadcast, a graphic was shown for this Friday's edition of SmackDown. Wrestling Royalty will hold a celebration with the WWE Universe on the night that they make history as the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions on all-time.
JOHN CENA W/ THE ROCK DEF. RANDY ORTON W/ BATISTA: A huge main event with everything at stake regarding the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania. As Randy Orton was looking to hit an RKO, John Cena was able to push him away. However, Orton inadvertently crashed into the official. Cena turned Orton around, hoisting him up for an Attitude Adjustment. At that moment, Batista slid into the ring and drilled Cena with a Spear. This prompted The Rock to get involved, dodging a Clothesline from Batista and hitting the "Animal" with numerous shots and a Clothesline over the top rope. As Rock continued to take care of Batista on the outside, Orton waited patiently for Cena to get to his feet. He attempted the RKO for a second time, but Cena was able to counter it and plant Orton on the back of his head with a Full Nelson German Suplex. Cena then got a hold of the dazed Orton, hitting an Attitude Adjustment as the official made the slow three count.
The crowd popped as John Cena stood to his feet, celebrating his huge victory over Randy Orton that will leave the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania intact. CM Punk watched from the skybox, the champion livid at the result. Cena stared at the "Best in the World," motioning for the championship gold. Suddenly, Cena was turned around by The Rock and planted with a Rock Bottom! The WWE Universe went wild as Rock stared down at Cena before looking up at Punk. The WWE Champion raised the title as Rock took his turn to motion for it. Come April 7th, will it be redemption for John Cena, retribution for The Rock, or a revolution for CM Punk?
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Post by tg11 on Jul 31, 2014 8:09:09 GMT -5
- Definitely loved how you opened up RAW with the WWE Champion CM Punk and Paul Heyman but instead of them being in the ring, they are in the skybox watching all the action unfold, LOL, that is certainly smart on Punk's part but I can't see him being in the skybox all night long and that he is eventually going to leave there to come down to the ring, only a matter of time and then Rock comes out to address Punk and Cena only for Rock to be interrupted by John Cena and then out of nowhere Smackdown superstars Batista and Orton interrupt Rock and Cena, what business do Orton and Batista have being out there especially in the same ring as Rock and Cena? Batista and Orton making their cases known as to why they should be in the main event at WrestleMania for the WWE Championship and how Smackdown superstars can challenge for any or all titles since the merger, so they decide to set their sights on Punk's title but seeing Rock, Cena, Batista and Orton all in the same ring at the same time gave me goosebumps that's for sure and Heyman interrupting all of them from the skybox telling them that Punk has come up with a solution to their problem, I can only wonder what it is:
- The solution being tonight's main event of Cena vs Orton, if Cena wins, the Triple-Threat main event of Punk vs Rock vs Cena stays as is but if Cena loses and Orton wins, the Triple-Threat main event for the WWE Championship is changed to Punk vs Batista vs Orton, then I am definitely looking forward to tonight's main event because it has so many ramifications, can't wait because Rock has to depend on Cena but also Batista he has to depend on Orton
- DiBiase & Hennig Wrestling Royalty become the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions in history, history has been made, they beat the Real Americans to retain their titles, wow I would have never have expected DiBiase & Hennig to make it this far as a tag team much less being the longest-reigning tag team champions of not only this modern era but of all time, they are officially in the record books, congratulations, big congratulations because not only is this, the business in their blood but also winning is in their blood, look at who their fathers are? DiBiase's father being The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, Sr. I am sure he is proud of his son right now and Hennig his father being the late great Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, I am sure he is smiling down on his son from above with pride and not to mention who their grandfathers are with DiBiase's grandfather being Iron Mike DiBiase and Hennig's grandfather being Larry "The Ax" Hennig, both of these 3rd generation superstars Wrestling Royalty are really starting to come into their own not only as a tag team but as wrestlers too, I can only wonder what is next on the horizon for these 2 as far as being WWE Tag Team Champions?
- Derrick Bateman the WWE United States Champion putting his name forth as the first man in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Bateman in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match being the first man to qualify being the first man to put his name in as far as candidacy goes, Bateman could be a threat in the Money in the Bank and considering he is already WWE United States Champion, imagine if he were to win Money in the Bank? I wonder which 7 other superstars will put their name into the Money in the Bank Ladder Match?
- Setting up tonight's main event graphic of Cena vs Orton, this match could have serious ramifications as far as WrestleMania 29 goes
- NXT ArRival is looking good as well
- Roman Reigns The One Man Army beating Zack Ryder, this match wasn't even like it was close it was like a landslide victory for Reigns more like a squash match and Reigns he has been on a roll for a while now but here comes Rollins from behind attacking Reigns from behind and then laying him out with a Steel Chair over and over again, I knew that this rivalry was far from over with these 2 especially with Rollins giving Reigns the Blackout on the Steel Chair, I see these 2 going at it at WrestleMania 29, I mean everything is leading up to it
- The Wyatt Family are in the house, can't wait to see what Bray Wyatt has to say especially about why he in particular targeted The Undertaker and Bray Wyatt making it known as to why he attacked Taker, why he has chosen him in particular and Bray on no certain terms telling us all that he wants to be the one as in 20-1, he wants to end The Undertaker's streak, and that everyone is so enamored with Taker but that Bray Wyatt people should also be enamored by him because they have that same aura, that same mystique about them and the funny thing is is that they actually do, they are mirror images of each other practically and Bray Wyatt laying down the challenge, will Taker accept? But then seeing Bray Wyatt, Harper and Rowan turning on one of their own, turning on The Undertaker's brother Kane like that, I was shocked at that because what would possess Wyatt, Harper and Rowan to turn on their own Wyatt Family member Kane? I guess it is because he is The Undertaker's flesh and blood, that makes sense, so I wonder if this means Kane is out of the Wyatt Family now? If Kane is set for a babyface turn? Because if he is then it makes sense considering what the Wyatts just did to him
- WWE Divas Champion Paige beating Tamina, it seems AJ is not the only one picking up momentum heading into their match at WrestleMania, Paige wins by beating Tamina probably a stronger and much more tougher opponent but also making her tap out to the Scorpion Crosslock, it seems Paige and AJ are trying to outdo each other, anything you can do I can do better and it seems that is where we're all headed, but I wonder if Paige and AJ will cross paths on Smackdown?
- Seeing The Rock backstage with Cena and then them going over the importance of tonight's main event and Cena saying that he is going out there not for Rock but for himself and that his road to WrestleMania 29 starts here tonight and that is all he is thinking about is his own redemption, but I wonder if Rock is going to get involved or if Batista is going to get involved in tonight's main event of Cena vs Orton
- Kaitlyn already trying to play mind games with AJ and Paige again by specifically targeting Paige trying to get into the WWE Divas Champion's head, I wonder if what Kaitlyn said somehow got into Paige's head? And it causes Paige to turn heel because it very well could
- Wade Barrett definitely means business that's for sure and I can't wait to see how he is not only preparing for his WrestleMania 29 match against The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar in No Holds Barred but also how Barrett can brawl with the likes of Lesnar? I mean Lesnar was in UFC dominated there becoming the UFC Heavyweight Champion of the world and dominated in NCAA but also dominated in the WWE by being the youngest WWE Champion in history, my point being that Lesnar is not only a super athlete but he is perhaps the most dangerous man in the WWE so Barrett could be in for the beating of a lifetime but Barrett he is a bare knuckle fighter or he was in England and all across Europe but Barrett he is a former WWE Champion in your diary and if anyone could match Lesnar for strength and viciousness it is definitely Barrett but I know that their match at WrestleMania 29 on April 7th will be as physical as they come and the brutality will be at an all time high
- Dean Ambrose retaining his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus, I am confused as to who won this match here, if Ambrose won or if Sheamus won the title because the last part of the match confused me but if Ambrose retains then well if he does I can't see him being champion for all that much longer especially if Chris Jericho is back and if he is back in the picture Ambrose may just in fact be kissing that title goodbye
- Loved the WWE Champion CM Punk's interview saying that he can't be happier that Cesaro is a fellow Paul Heyman Guy and also since Lesnar is already a Paul Heyman Guy and so is Punk, it seems Paul Heyman has quite the clientele because they all seem to get along but what I loved even more was Punk's thoughts on tonight's main event and knowing Punk I am sure he is going to be watching this very closely
- The main event ending with Cena getting the win beating Orton, the Triple-Threat for the WWE Championship stays as how it is, it will be Punk defending against Rock and against Cena, I figured Batista would try to get involved and he did when the referee was knocked out hitting Cena with a Spear when Cena was about to nail Orton with the AA, Rock comes in and takes Batista out and then when Orton is back on his feet about to nail the RKO on Cena, Cena counters and ultimately ends up getting the win, loved that whole exchange and then at the end when Cena is standing tall, Rock comes back and nails Cena with the Rock Bottom and the show ending with Rock standing tall motioning for the WWE Championship and Punk being livid the whole way through, I definitely can't wait until WrestleMania 29
- But this leaves Batista and Orton out of a WrestleMania main event unless Batista and Orton decide to set their sights on the World Heavyweight Championship but considering Ziggler is the champion and Bryan is already in the main event at Mania considering Bryan won the Royal Rumble Match and he made his WrestleMania decision, there is not much that Batista and Orton can do and considering Angle and Rhodes are already in the World Title picture, it begs the question of what happens now?
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Post by ✖ AJ on Aug 1, 2014 6:16:31 GMT -5
ALRIGHT MONDAY NIGHT RAW. LETS... DO... THIS? A good opening promo between The Rock and John Cena with CM Punk watching on. Randy Orton and Batista getting involved is interesting and the main event will certainly be interesting with the stipulation. Wrestling Royalty beating The Real Americans doesn't surprise me, I'm glad to see it. The Real Americans are still a bit fresh to win the title. One thousand days as United States Champion. HAHAHA. Please. Derrick Bateman going into the Money in the Bank ladder match comes as no surprise, but him being flat out named the first entrant is interesting. Should put a target on his back for his cockiness, too. Up next, The Rock being announced a guest on NXT? Wha? Okay. Big for the WWE. Roman Reigns beating Zack Ryder is obvious and an attack by Seth Rollins comes as no surprise. I'm wondering if you'll have them face one on one again or if they will go into the Money in the Bank ladder match. The latter for the ladder match seems more likely, I'd say as we don't usually see a February pay-per-view rematch going into WrestleMania. We'll see. A good promo from Bray Wyatt and an attack on Kane is interesting, definitely sending a message to The Undertaker. I wonder how long this will go on for. No surprise here with Paige winning against Tamina. Rock putting the pressure on Cena, eh? I mean, of course John is going to win but, yeah. She-Devi? Who the hell is a She-Devi!? I like how Kaitlyn is trying to stir the pot like a slut. Barrett versus Lesnar still intrigues me, because of it's originality. I'm looking forward to the match at Mania, No Holds Barred will make it interesting. I honestly don't know who will win. Dean Ambrose retaining the Intercontinental Championship is for the best, especially with Chris Jericho back and looking to take the belt away from him. Finally, a big main event albeit an obvious outcome with Cena getting the win. Rock with the Rock Bottom was the best way to end the show. I mean, Cena did put his spot in WrestleMania in jeopardy, damn it! A good episode of Raw.
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Post by tg11 on Aug 7, 2014 13:54:20 GMT -5
I am only waiting until Smackdown and why? Because I want to see which superstars declare themselves as entrants for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match since Bateman is the 1st one in, so I want to see which other superstars declare themselves since there are only 7 spots left for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match but also I want to see how the World Heavyweight Championship is defended at WrestleMania 29, if it will end up being Dolph Ziggler vs Daniel Bryan leaving Cody Rhodes and Kurt Angle to go at it at WrestleMania 29? Or if it will end up being a Fatal 4-Way with it being Dolph Ziggler vs Daniel Bryan vs Kurt Angle vs Cody Rhodes?
But also I want to see what happens with God's Gifts considering they have just lost a member in their stable, seeing as how they have lost Cesaro seeing as how Cesaro has now become a Heyman Guy leaving God's Gifts, God's Gifts is in desperate need of a new member so here is hoping they end up having a new member soon because God's Gifts have the potential to be the new Horsemen of the WWE because in a sense they remind me sort of like the 1980s Horsemen with Rhodes being the Flair of the group, Sandow being the Ole Anderson of the group, Del Rio being the Tully Blanchard of the group and Cesaro he used to be the Arn Anderson of the group but here is hoping you replace Cesaro with a new member but who could be the newest member of God's Gifts? A few NXT guys could be the newest member such as Kassius Ohno the current NXT Champion or even Kenneth Cameron or even Bo Dallas or even Richie Steamboat but God's Gifts certainly needs muscle so I would go with Kenneth Cameron for sure
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Post by DTP. on Aug 7, 2014 17:12:01 GMT -5
WWE Monday Night RAW: Monday 25th February 2013...CM Punk and Paul Heyman sitting in a skybox, that's really amusing. No doubt something will happen towards the end of the show. Ha, I did enjoy CM Punk having the pleasure of watching John Cena and The Rock duel it out on the microphone, though. Batista and Randy Orton coming out was one way to piece together two individual angles, and I like the high jeopardy main event set in place for tonight's main event - but I have no doubt that Cena will win. Batista and Orton would incredibly demoralise the WrestleMania XXIX line-up, no doubt about it. Also, how did Paul Heyman come into power? Why can he make matches now? Joe Hennig and Ted Dibiase unsurprisingly defend their WWE Tag Team Championships against the Real Americans, not a bad opening contest. I'm just wondering about where these four will slot into the biggest show of the year. I contend with the idea that Dibiase and Hennig will face Batista and Orton at WrestleMania next month. I would have liked Jack Swagger and Shelton Benjamin to have dethroned the WWE Tag Team Champions prior to them becoming the longest reigning champions in sports entertainment history, mind you. That would have been realistic. Huh, so Money in the Bank is now at WrestleMania again? It's probably better off there, no problem with this. Honestly, it's not surprising that the WWE United States Championship isn't going to be defended at WrestleMania anyway. I don't understand the comment about Derrick Bateman reaching 1,000 days as champion - why is everyone so obsessed with the length of a title reign? Hopefully this angle did not just cement that Bateman is going to win the Money in the Bank ladder match. No doubt we'll see Shelton Benjamin and Kofi Kingston join the fray in that bout. Also hoping that you don't have ten people in the match as seen back at WrestleMania XXVI. Roman Reigns defeating Zack Ryder was inevitable, as it continues to set up the bout of cat vs mouse in the form of Seth Rollins cowardly attacking Reigns from behind. One question is this: where is the Miz these days? The Wyatt Family's promo was really good and well done, as we have two masters of mind games in this one. Awesome conclusion to the segment with Bray Wyatt eliminating Kane from the faction - no doubt that a match with the Brothers of Destruction facing Erick Rowan and Luke Harper is in the near future. Additionally hope that you keep Bray as strong as possible - not like previous WrestleMania rivals who have been suddenly become frightened of Undertaker's mind games. And visa versa. My only complaint with Wyatt and Undertaker facing off is that maybe Wyatt *could* beat the Streak - but it's too soon for him, in my mind. If it was done next year instead, maybe that would be most appropriate. But here, whilst Wyatt is credible to face Undertaker at WrestleMania, he's not experienced enough to take the Streak like Brock Lesnar did. Paige with a win against Tamina was fine, as we continue the interesting, unique feud between Paige and AJ Lee with Kaitlyn spliced into the background. Ugh, the 'girlhood dream' angle may have killed the intrigue, though. At first I was curious who would turn heel in this segment since both Divas would bore 70,000+ fans on the WrestleMania stage if they played a face vs face match. But now AJ is pulling the old Shawn Michaels angle, it seems clear to me. Unless you surprise everybody. Hopefully that's what you do. Who knows. Seems a little unfair that The Rock's big chance is in jeopardy all because of Cena. To be fair, you *could* get away with The Rock having a match on RAW one week with the proper amount of hype. After all, another way for Rock to prove himself worthy of WWE Championship contention. Ha, more Kaitlyn sh*t-stirring. Wade Barrett having a sitdown interview with Michael Cole is a nice way to heighten the feud with Brock Lesar without oversaturating the storyline and including Brock Lesnar in one of his few appearances left. Wait, two titles were on the line tonight? Be careful not to book like you're desperate for ratings, it's WrestleMania season, buddy! Dean Ambrose retaining the WWE Intercontinental Championship was fine, not a bad match I would imagine. It was strange to see a clean finish as Ambrose then cowardly left without much reaction to the Chris Jericho chants. I'm surprised that there hasn't been more interaction with CM Punk being in the skybox watching the show on this edition of RAW. Realistically there would have been one or two segments with him in real life. And lastly, as expected, a solid win for John Cena against Randy Orton to further cement the main event of WrestleMania XXIX. A solid finish to the show, as tensions ride higher and higher. Overall, another solid edition of RAW in WrestleMania season, again very promo heavy, though.
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Post by Planktung on Aug 10, 2014 16:00:57 GMT -5
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Dark Match
Alicia Fox & Aksana def. Portia Perez & Nicole Matthews
After the signature WWE intro, cameras cut directly to the Full Sail University as the audience was fired up and ready for the biggest NXT event to date. Welcome to NXT ArRival, live and free on WWE.com! Ring announcer, Brandi Rhodes, introduced Richie Steamboat, who received a great response from the NXT Universe. Out came Steamboat, who was injured this past weekend at an NXT live event. After Steamboat stepped into the ring, he said that it's common knowledge that when you step in between these ropes, you put your body on the line. "Unfortunately for me, I demonstrated that on Saturday. I suffered an injury that is going to require surgery and will sideline me for the next six months," said Steamboat as the audience booed for the announcement. He said that while he is away, there's a few things that he will not forget. "I won't forget any of you people who come out to Full Sail University to support NXT. I won't forget the boys and girls in the back who bust their tails to give everyone something to remember forever, and I won't forget....." said Steamboat as he was cut off by the entrance music of Bo Rotundo. Bo, who was supposed to meet Steamboat one on one here tonight, made his way out to a resounding amount of boos. "Hey, buddy. Sorry to hear about your injury. That's such a shame! I was looking forward to our match here tonight. Why'd you have to go and hurt yourself? Why couldn't you just Bolieve in yourself and stay healthy?" asked Bo. Steamboat chuckled to himself before telling Bo that it's funny that he decided to show himself just now. "I was just about to say that while I'm away from the ring, I won't forget about you," said Steamboat as Bo took that as a compliment, telling Steamboat that he won't forget him either. Steamboat then continued on. "I won't forget about how you abandoned me and the NXT Universe. I won't forget about how constantly ran away from me, and I won't forget about the match that we were supposed to have tonight because when I am well enough to return to action, it's going to happen. See you in six months, Bo," said Steamboat as he waved to the audience that applauded him before leaving. Bo also applauded, telling Steamboat that he admires his bravery. "I wish you a speedy recovery, Richie! Keep on fighting! Never give up! Make it through this injury, I know you can! All you have to do is Bolieve!"
After Steamboat made his way to the backstage area, Bo Rotundo said that while Richie Steamboat won't be able to compete tonight, he knows that his "best friend" would want for the show to go on. "And that includes our match," said Bo while smiling. He asked for a referee to ring the bell and count Steamboat out. "That's not an example of 'the show must go on.' That's just being a jerk," said Michael Cole, the special guest commentator for the evening. An official soon headed down to the ring, confused by Bo's request. "Go on, count," said Bo. The official then asked for the bell to be sounded before beginning the count. "1! .....2! .....3! ......4!" yelled out Bo, who was more than willing to take this count out victory to kick off NXT ArRival. "5! .......6! .....IF YA SMELL!" At that moment, the loudest reaction in NXT history emerged as the entrance music of The Rock hit! Out came the Florida native, who stood on the stage and looked out at the NXT Universe. Bo's eyes and mouth were widened as Rock marched down to the ring, taking his time to pose on all four corners. Rock took a microphone as he stood in the center of the ring, the chants thunderous. "Finally, The Rock has come back....well, this is actually his first time here, but nonetheless, finally, The Rock has come to NXT!" he said to a roar from the audience. Bo smiled as he stared at The Rock, the "People's Champion" raising his eyebrow. "Stop doing that. Don't do that, you're scaring all of these people here," said Rock in response to Bo's smile. "I'm just....it's......you're The Rock!" said Bo. "You're damn right it's The Rock. The Rock wouldn't have missed this night for anything. The night that NXT shines bright! The night that the spotlight is on the young and hungry athletes like Kassius Ohno, Sami Zayn, Adrian Neville, Emma, the list goes on and on!" said Rock. "And Bo!" said the "Inspirational" star to a negative response. "No, Bo. Not you. See, The Rock was back there when he heard that you were just about to take a count out victory over Richie Steamboat, an injured man. Why would you do that?" asked Rock. When Bo tried to answer his question, The Rock shouted, "It doesn't matter why you would do that! The point is that you don't have the heart or the integrity of a superstar. But that's okay, because there was a time where The Rock didn't have the heart of a competitor either. And do you know what he did?" asked the "Great One." "He Bolieved?!" asked Bo. "Hell no The Rock didn't Bolieve! He kicked ass and took some names, bitch!" said Rock as the crowd erupted. Bo was appalled as Rock continued on, saying that Bo should just stop this act before he embarrasses himself anymore. The world already hates him as it is. "What are you talking about, Rock? Everybody loves Bo!" he said while smiling. "Let me see. Do you all love Bo?" asked The Rock as the crowd responded with "No!" chants. "In case you're deaf, Bo, there's an audience right before you chanting 'No,'" said Rock. "They're not saying 'No.' They're saying 'Bo,'" he said in response. "Let The Rock try something else. Cheer if you love Bo Rotundo," said Rock as the crowd remained silent. "Do you people want to see The Rock slap the taste right out of Bo's mouth?" asked Rock as the NXT Universe roared with excitement. Bo, however, said that nobody wants to see them fight. "Everybody wants to see us team up! Think about it. We could be called 'Rock BO-ttom!'" said Bo. Bo tried to get a chant for the name going, but the crowd simply booed for it. "That's not bad. The Rock kind of likes it," he said. "Really?" asked Bo. "No, he doesn't" said Rock before he got a hold of Bo and dropped him with a Rock Bottom! The roof nearly came off of the Full Sail Arena as Rock picked his microphone back up, telling Bo to 'Bolieve' his ass on out of here. "If ya smell......what The Rock.....is......cooking!" The Rock placed his microphone down as he headed up the entrance ramp, greeting some of the NXT Universe members in the front row on his way out.
The feed soon faded to black as we were taken to a video package that began with a time lapse clip of the Full Sail Arena being set up for NXT. "The night that they have been waiting for has finally come" said a voice over as quick clips of several NXT superstars were shown. The video then took us back to November 28th, the night that Kassius Ohno captured the NXT Championship. Since then, the "Young Knockout Kick" has been unstoppable, but one man has stepped up to the plate. Sami Zayn will have the chance to dethrone Ohno in a battle for the NXT Championship. "Tonight.....they arrive."
"And now, NXT and WWE.com present, NXT ArRival." Cameras scanned the audience here in Full Sail University while Paramore's "Now" blared over the PA system. The commentary trio of Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Tony Dawson welcomed everyone to the biggest event in NXT history, NXT ArRival! Tonight, all three of the brand's championships will be at stake. Corey Graves and Jake Carter will put the NXT Tag Team Championships on the line in an open challenge. Emma has her first defense of the NXT Women's Championship against Raquel Diaz, who may have the advantage with the inclusion of Vickie Guerrero and Sasha Banks at ringside. And finally, it is the most anticipated main event to date in NXT. Kassius Ohno defends the NXT Championship against Sami Zayn. All that and more to come tonight, but we kick things off with a first of its kind - an NXT Money in the Bank Ladder match!
 | | The bell sounded as all six men immediately exited the ring to grab ladders. Alex Riley and Adrian Neville engaged in a tug of war over a ladder, Riley able to use it to push Neville away. Adam Cole and Tyler Breeze battled for a bit, Cole throwing "Prince Pretty" into the barricade. After Trent Barreta planted Xavier Woods onto the floor with a Suplex, he slid back into the ring to prevent Riley from setting up a ladder. Trent threw Riley face-first into the ladder, leaving him alone in the ring momentarily. Trent began to climb the ladder, but was stopped by Cole. placed Trent in a corner, delivering repeated Knife Edge Chops. Tyler Breeze slid back into the ring and climbed the ladder, Adam Cole quickly catching on. He climbed the other side, trading blows with Breeze at the top. Adrian Neville climbed to the top rope, coming down with a Dropkick to the legs of Breeze. Cole had his hands on the briefcase, but Neville was able to pull him down. Neville and Cole battled for a bit before the "Man That Gravity Forgot" was able send him out of the ring. Neville climbed the ladder once again, but it was pushed over by Riley. A-Ry set the ladder back up, taking a bit of time afterwards to punish Woods, who rolled into the ring. Riley set Woods up for a Powerbomb, but Woods was able to grab onto the ladder. He climbed to the top of it, Riley grabbing his leg. Woods managed to kick Riley away, leaving him at the top of the ladder with the Money in the Bank briefcase. Trent Barreta climbed the other side as the engaged in a fist fight. As Woods touched the briefcase, Trent caught him with shots to the mid section. Trent then delivered a Sunset Flip off of the ladder! "Holy sh*t!" chants quickly filled the arena as Trent climbed the ladder, the crowd going wild. Breeze joined Trent at the top, trying to push him off. Adrian Neville slid back into the ring, pushing the ladder over and causing Breeze and Trent to fall onto the top rope. Neville was then pulled to the outside by Riley, who threw him into the steel steps. When Riley turned his attention back to the ring, Adam Cole crashed onto him with a Suicide Dive. As Cole, Riley and Neville all stood to their feet on the outside, Trent Barreta delivered a Moonsault off of the top rope! He landed on the three other competitors, once again showing his daredevil style. Back in the ring, Woods set the ladder up before noticing Breeze getting to his feet. Woods placed Breeze in the corner, striking him a few times. Breeze then caught Woods with a knee to the mid-section before throwing him face-first into the second turnbuckle. The opening was there for Breeze to become Mr. Money in the Bank, but, Trent was able to stop him. Trent teased a Superplex off of the ladder, but Breeze was able to protect himself. He struck Trent with a few elbows before pushing him off of the ladder. Breeze was able to grab the hook, but Adam Cole pulled him off of the ladder. Cole followed that up by placing Breeze in position for the Panama Sunrise, Breeze landing on the top of his head! Cole began to climb to the top of the ladder, but Riley was able to catch up to him. Cole stepped off of the ladder, taking the fight back to Riley on the canvas. Cole attempted to hit another Panama Sunrise, but Riley countered it into a TKO. Riley then grabbed Neville, who was trying to slide back into the ring. Neville was able to fend off Riley, hitting him with a Dropkick. Riley crashed back-first into the ladder, knocking it over. Rather than setting it up in the center of the ring, Neville position the ladder in a corner. He climbed the top of the ladder, the Full Sail audience standing as they knew what was coming. Neville then came off of the ladder with a Red Arrow onto Riley! The crowd roared as Neville was able to set the ladder up, climbing it just as it looked like he was about to make history on NXT ArRival. Tyler Breeze, however, climbed to the top of the ladder on the other side. Neville fought back relentlessly with strikes, but Breeze got the upper hand by leveling Neville in the head with his cell phone. Neville crashed onto the floor as Breeze was all alone on the ladder with no one else in sight. He tucked his phone into his tights before unhooking the briefcase! | | TYLER BREEZE RETRIEVES THE MONEY IN THE BANK BRIEFCASE! |
A very mixed reaction emerged as Tyler Breeze clutched the Money in the Bank briefcase to his chest. "'Prince Pretty' makes history here tonight!" said Michael Cole on commentary as Breeze stared endlessly at the case. Highlights from the match were shown, displaying the resiliency and will to win from all six competitors. In the end, however, it was a shot from Breeze's cell phone to Adrian Neville that allowed "Prince Pretty" to retrieve the briefcase. Returning to the live feed, Breeze was shown still at the top of the ladder, taking 'selfies' with the briefcase. Tyler Breeze is NXT's first-ever Mr. Money in the Bank and if the history of the briefcase over on the main roster is any indication, we are looking at a future NXT Champion!
At this time, a vignette was shown that featured a bus with the title "The Exotic Express" plastered on the side of it. A man opened the door to the bus, introducing himself as Leonardo Rose. After saying that it's party time all the time, he invited everyone onto the Exotic Express for a tour. Several party goers were shown having fun, ranging from everyday citizens to a man dressed in a bunny costume. "Ooh, bunnies! I love bunnies! Bunnies hop, like this!" said Rose as he proceeded to hop. "Remember, everyone. Don't be a lemon...." said Rose before the party goers shouted, "Be a Rosebud!" Leonardo Rose, coming soon to NXT.
 | | The bell sounded as Emma glared at Vickie Guerrero and Sasha Banks at ringside, knowing that she needs to keep a good eye on them if she hopes to retain the NXT Women's Championship. She and Raquel locked up, the defending champion taking her down. Emma got a quick cover on Raquel, but couldn't keep her down. After both women stood to their feet, Raquel caught Emma with a kick to the mid-section. She then tossed her to the outside of the ring, where she gave both her mother and Banks high fives. She rolled Emma back into the ring, covering her for a two count. Raquel kept Emma in a Chin Lock for a bit before the crowd rallied behind Emma, allowing her to fight out of it. She planted Raquel with a Suplex before covering her for the near fall. Emma placed Raquel into a corner, striking her repeatedly until the challenger fell onto the canvas. With Raquel still backed against the turnbuckle, Emma charged into her with a Crossbody. The NXT Women's Champion pulled Raquel into the center of the ring and got the cover, but still could not get the victory at that point. Sasha Banks stepped onto the ring apron as Emma tried to strike her, but "The Boss" was able to hop off in time. This gave Raquel a bit of time to regain her composure, rolling up Emma for a two count. Raquel then delivered a drop toe hold before smashing Emma's face into the canvas repeatedly. She then hit a Leg Drop to the back of Emma's head, but was still unable to get the victory. Raquel would then pick Emma up off of the mat, planting her with a Suplex. Raquel spun her legs and got back up, delivering a second Suplex, making it clear that she was going for the Three Amigos as a tribute to her late father, Eddie Guerrero. After hitting the third one, Raquel covered Emma, but was still unable to capture the NXT Women's Championship. The frustrated Raquel climbed onto the top rope, but Emma was able to catch up to her. Emma struck her with a few elbows before positing herself on the top rope. Emma then jumped and delivered a Frankensteiner! Raquel was motionless on the canvas as Emma crawled to her, draping her shoulder across her chest. However, Raquel was somehow able to kick out at two. Emma then began to pick Raquel up, but was pushed away. Raquel ran towards Emma, who was able to move as Raquel got caught up in the ropes. Emma was able to find the opening to apply the Tarantula. Emma obeyed the official's count, releasing the hold at four. Across the ring, Vickie Guerrero stood on the ring apron to distract the official. Sasha Banks would then grab Emma's leg and pulled her off of the apron, the defending landing face-first. Banks rolled Emma back into the ring, Raquel going for the cover. The challenger still could not get the victory, but called for the Gory Bomb with hopes of ending the bout. Emma, however, was able to counter the maneuver into a roll up to claim victory. | | EMMA DEFEATS RAQUEL DIAZ ; STILL NXT WOMEN'S CHAMPION! |
The NXT Universe erupted as Raquel Diaz sat on her knees in disbelief. Emma was handed back the NXT Women's Championship as she raised it high in the air, celebrating her first successful title defense here at NXT ArRival. She was not allowed any time to celebrate, however, as Raquel and Banks both assaulted her. "Make her pay!" shouted an irate Vickie Guerrero at ringside. Raquel and Banks both continued to stomp away on Emma until the entrance music of Paige hit! The roof came off of the Full Sail Arena as the WWE Divas Champion, and former NXT Diva herself, came running into the ring. She dodged shots from Raquel and Banks, taking the both of them with a Clothesline! Paige hammered away on Banks while Emma was able to get to her feet and do the same to Raquel. Simultaneously, Emma applied the Emma Lock onto Raquel while Paige placed Banks in the Scorpion Crosslock! Raquel and Banks both submitted before the holds were released. They rolled out of the ring as the crowd continued to go wild for Paige and Emma. They then came face to face while holding their championships. Paige grabbed Emma's arm, raising it high while the two used their other arms to raise the Divas Championship and NXT Women's Championship respectively.
A promo was shown for this Friday's edition of SmackDown. After the events of last week regarding the World Heavyweight Championship, General Manager Edge has promised to address the situation and announce the title match for WrestleMania XXIX. Plus, Wrestling Royalty will hold a celebration on the night that they officially become the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions of all-time. SmackDown, this Friday night on SyFy.
Returning to NXT ArRival on WWE.com, the commentary trio of Michael Cole, Tony Dawson and Byron Saxton ran down what has been an explosive night thus far. We kicked things off with a confrontation between The Rock and Bo Rotundo, the latter receiving a Rock Bottom for his troubles. Tyler Breeze made history by becoming NXT's first-ever Mr. Money in the Bank, and we just saw Emma retain her NXT Women's Championship with a surprise appearance from Divas Champion, Paige afterwards. "There is still so much more to come on this historic eveni-" said Cole before a familiar theme hit. The crowd popped as former WWE Diva, Maria made her way out into the arena! Maria stood on the stage as the crowd welcomed her back, the once Playboy cover girl asking if anyone missed her. "Because in all honesty, I thought that I missed this place. But looking at all of you here tonight, I now understand that I was probably better off without this company," said Maria as the crowd reaction instantly changed. "I look out into the audience and I see nothing but fat, hairy, sweaty, pathetic excuses for men. Even in that lock room, there is not one real man that NXT has to offer. However, that's where I come in to save the day because I know of a real man. A true gentleman, you could say. And sooner than later, the NXT Universe will be introduced to him. A real athlete. A real superstar. A real 'Prodigy.'" Maria's music hit once again as she made her way to the back to a chorus of boos. Not only is Maria back in the WWE, but she has promised to bring her 'Prodigy' to NXT.
 | | The bell sounded as the ruthless Kenneth Cameron immediately charged into Oliver Grey, taking him into a corner and delivering repeated shoulder thrusts. As the official forced Cameron away, William Regal shouted at Grey to stay ahead of his opponent. Cameron drove his elbow into Grey's neck before whipping him into a Clothesline. Cameron got the cover, but Grey was able to get a shoulder up. Cameron then grabbed Grey's head, striking him numerous times in the forehead. Cameron picked Grey up off of the canvas, planting him with a Sidewalk Slam. Cameron stared at Regal while gripping his hands on Grey's neck, choking the life out of him. Cameron dropped his leg onto Grey's arm a few times before tossing him to the outside. Michael Cole commented on the aggressiveness of Kenneth Cameron, believing that we could see him on RAW or SmackDown at any point soon if he continues to impress. Cameron charged towards Grey, who was able to move out of harm's way. Cameron crashed into the barricade, giving Grey the opening that he needed to gain the upper hand. He rolled Cameron back into the ring, covering him for the near fall. Grey stepped onto the second rope, coming down with a Hammer First onto Cameron. Grey was then able to deliver a few Clotheslines, firing himself up as Regal applauded the man that he has taken under his wing. He then attempted to deliver a Suplex, but Cameron was able to land on his feet. He wrapped his arms around Grey's waist, delivering a sick German Suplex that sent the back of Grey's head into the second turnbuckle. Cameron pulled Grey into the center of the ring, covering him for the two count. He would then circle Grey's body before picking him up. Grey, however, fought back with several shots, taking Cameron into a corner. He then backed away, charging into Cameron with a Splash. Cameron fell onto the canvas as Grey climbed onto the top rope, waiting patiently for his opponent to get to his feet. When Cameron did so, Grey came down with a Flying Crossbody! Grey got the cover, but in a shocking turn of events, William Regal pulled the official's leg! The crowd turned against Regal as Grey stared at him with a stunned expression on his face. Regal simply smiled and laughed at Grey, who was turned around by Cameron. He delivered a knee to Grey's mid-section before planting him with a Lifting DDT to grab the victory | | KENNETH CAMERON DEFEATS OLIVER GREY! |
Boos filled the atmosphere as the commentators were at a loss for words. William Regal slid into the ring, staring at Kenneth Cameron, the man who had verbally threatened him numerous times over the past few weeks. Regal would then spread his arms out, hugging Cameron. The two raised each other's arms while Cameron placed one foot on Oliver Grey's chest. "Why? After taking Oliver Grey under his wing, why would William Regal betray him and align himself with Kenneth Cameron of all people?" asked Michael Cole. Regal and Cameron headed up the entrance ramp together, Regal telling the camera to take a good look at the future.
Backstage, Sami Zayn was shown in the locker room area as he prepares for the biggest match of his career. He meets Kassius Ohno for the NXT Championship later on in our main event on NXT ArRival.
A promo was shown for WrestleMania XXIX, live Sunday April 7th on Pay-Per-View.
Returning to the live feed, the entrance music of Corey Graves and Jake Carter hit as the NXT Tag Team Champion made their way down to the ring. Graves took a microphone, saying that ever since becoming NXT Tag Team Champions, he and Carter have grown incredibly bored with the lack of competition. "We issued this open challenge for the titles, hoping that two men worth our time would step up to the plate. So whoever has accepted our challenge, get out here now and become a footnote in our careers," said Graves before placing the microphone down. A few seconds passed before the lights in the arena went out. A wolf's howl was then heard as a good portion of the crowd erupted. The lights on the stage flickered as two shadow-like figures could be seen making gun gestures. The lights then came back on as the name "The Alpha Wolves" was displayed on the titantron. The crowd continued to go wild as independent standouts, Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards, stood on the stage. The Alpha Wolves marched down to the ring as the "Wolves!" chant was deafening. Graves and Carter were both shocked as Edwards and Richards stood on the turnbuckles, staring at the NXT Tag Team Champions. The Alpha Wolves have arrived and they're accepting the open challenge for the NXT Tag Team Championships!
| | Before the bell could even be sounded, Corey Graves and Jake Carter ran towards The Alpha Wolves, but Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards were able to pull the top rope down, sending the champions over and out onto floor. Edwards and Richards then ran the ropes, delivering simultaneous Suicide Dives onto their opponents. Edwards got the crowd fired up while Richards stood on the barricade, looking out into the NXT Universe. "This is truly incredible," said Michael Cole, responding to the overwhelming reaction for the debuting Alpha Wolves. Richards rolled Graves into the ring, the match officially starting. Graves was placed in a corner as Richards unloaded with repeated kicks to his chest. Richards backed into the opposite corner, charging into Graves with a running forearm. He made the tag to Edwards, who launched himself over the top rope with a somersault onto Graves. Edwards got the cover, but not the victory. He then attempted a Springboard Moonsault, but Graves was able to move out of harm's way and caught Edwards with a Clothesline. Graves made the tag to Carter, who stomped on Edwards for a bit. He then attempted a Suplex, but Edwards landed on his feet and planted Carter with a release German Suplex. Carter stumbled to his feet in a corner, Edwards striking with repeated knife edge chops. He tried to whip Carter into the opposite corner, but the strength of one-half of the NXT Tag Team Champions wouldn't allow it. Carter brought Edwards closer to him, delivering an uppercut. Carter then was looking to strike with a Clothesline, but Edwards dodged it and hit a Backdrop Driver. Edwards made the tag to Richards, who climbed onto the top rope and came down with a double Foot Stomp! Richards got the cover, but Graves was able to make the save. Edwards stepped into the ring as Graves returned to his apron. "Graves and Carter wanted competition and they're a hell of a lot of it right now," said Byron Saxton on commentary. After both men got to their feet, Carter delivering a heavy strikes to Richards. Richards retaliated with one of his own as the two engaged in a fist fight. Richards was able to beak the sequence by leaping into the air and catching Carter with a headbutt. Carter stumbled into the ropes as Richards charged at him, but Carter managed to send him out over his head. Richards landed on the ring apron, hitting Carter with a kick when he turned around. Richards returned to the top rope, delivering an Elbow Drop to Jake Carter for the two count. Richards called for a Superkick, but Carter was able to catch his foot. Richards, however, responded with an Enziguri before being able to follow up with a Superkick. He got the cover, but Carter barely managed to kick out. As Richards was attempting a Springobard DDT, Carter countered it and planted him with a huge Spinebuster. Carter made the tag to Graves, who came in an attempted to apply the 13th Step submission hold. Richards managed to reach the bottom rope before the hold could be fully executed. Richards caught Graves with a kick to his knee before making the tag to Eddie Edwards. The other half of the Alpha Wolves came in hot, taking Graves down with repeated Clotheslines. He then delivered a running Dropkick to Carter before hitting Graves with a running double knee strike in a corner. Edwards then delivered a Tiger Suplex with the bridge, but Graves managed to kick out in time. Edwards would look for a Fisherman Suplex, but Graves countered it into a Neckbreaker. After Edwards kicked out, Graves whipped him into a corner. Carter held Edwards by his arms as the official shouted at the defending champions, Graves charging towards Edwards. However, he was able to move out of the way and Graves inadvertently struck Carter! Davey Richards then stepped into the ring, leaping over the ring post and onto Carter! Back in the ring, Graves got a roll up with a handful of tights, but Edwards was able to kick out. After both men stood to their feet, Edwards caught Graves with a Superkick, who turned around and received another one from Richards! Edwards then placed Graves in position for a Powerbomb as Richards ascended to the top rope. They then hit Graves with a sick Powerbomb/Double Knee Backbreaker combination, Edwards getting the cover for the win and the championships! | | THE ALPHA WOLVES DEFEAT COREY GRAVES AND JAKE CARTER ; NEW NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! |
"We have new champions!" shouted Michael Cole as the crowd came unglued. Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards hugged each other before they were handed the NXT Tag Team Championships, raising them high in the air. The arrogance of Corey Graves and Jake Carter ultimately backfired as their open challenge has resulted in the loss of their titles. In their very first match on NXT, the Alpha Wolves have won the Tag Team Championships! Richards and Edwards celebrated with the NXT Universe, making history here at NXT ArRival!
Backstage, NXT Champion Kassius Ohno was shown walking down a dark corridor as he prepares to defend the title against the number one contender, Sami Zayn. We were then taken to a video package that started with November 28th, the night that Ohno defeated Seth Rollins to become the NXT Champion. Following that, Ohno would continue his rivalry with William Regal, culminating in an I Quit match on January 9th. Ohno came out victorious, but was still looking to inflict pain on Regal. That was unable to happen, however, as Sami Zayn made the save. The following week, Zayn was triumphant in a Fatal Four Way match to become the number one contender. Tonight, the wait comes to an end. Ohno meets Zayn for the gold on the biggest NXT event to date.
Returning to the Full Sail Arena, the entrance music of Sami Zayn hit a massive ovation. Out came Zayn, who stood on the stage as he looked out into the audience. "The biggest match in the career of this 10-year veteran," said Michael Cole. Zayn walked down to the ring, slapping hands with several NXT Universe members as they chanted "Ole!" thunderously. After he was settled in the ring, Kassius Ohno's theme hit to a mixed reaction. The champion marched down to the ring, immediately getting in the face of Zayn. The official was able to keep the two apart before the bell sounded, Howard Finkle giving the big match introductions. The official raised the NXT Championship, showing the gold to both men beforehand. This is it. The biggest match in NXT history to date. Will Kassius Ohno further prove his dominance, or will we crown the fourth-ever NXT Champion in Sami Zayn?
 | | The bell sounded as chants of "This is awesome!" began before either men even laid a hand on each other. As they attempted to lock up, Ohno delivered a slap across Zayn's face. Zayn responded with a spinning kick to Ohno's mid-section before running the ropes and delivering a Hurricanrana. Ohno retreated to ringside, but Zayn crashed onto him with a senton over the top rope. Zayn rolled Ohno back into the ring, covering him for a two count. He picked Ohno up to his feet, attempting a German Suplex. Ohno was able to fight out of it and go behind Zayn, pushing him away. Zayn turned around, only to be met with a Yakuza Kick from Ohno. Zayn backed against the ropes as Ohno hit him with repeated forearms to the chest. He charged towards Zayn, who was able to get his feet up. Zayn stepped out onto the ring apron, springboarding off of the top rope and planting Ohno with a DDT! Zayn got the cover, but Ohno was able to kick out once again. Ohno rolled out of the ring as Zayn exited as well. He ran towards the ring post, diving through the opening between the first and second turnbuckle. However, Ohno was able to deliver a kick to the top of Zayn's head! Zayn's body remained on top of the bottom turnbuckle as Ohon pulled him down, delivering a backdrop Suplex onto the floor. Ohno rolled Zayn into the ring, covering him for the near fall. After Zayn kicked out, Ohno waited for him to get to his feet before running towards him. Zayn was able to pull the top rope down as the defending NXT Champion crashed onto the floor. Zayn stepped out onto the ring apron, springboarding both of his legs off of the top rope and landing on Ohno with a Split-Legged Moonsault! Zayn placed Ohno back into the ring, not able to get the victory yet at that point. Zayn then attempted to hit a Suplex, but Ohno retaliated with a few body shots. Zayn hit shots of his own as the two began to wear each other down. Ohno broke free of Zayn's hold, hitting him with a headbutt. As Zayn stirred to his feet, Ohno geared up for a Roaring Elbow. Zayn, however, was able to dodge the elbow and planted Ohno with a Blue Thunder Bomb! "Zayn's got him! New champion! Oh, and Ohno kicks out at two!" shouted an ecstatic Cole as the audience expressed their disappointment at the fact that we did not crown a new champion at that moment. Ohno then backed into a corner as Zayn was looking to hit the Helluva Kick. However, Ohno charged out of the corner and caught him with a huge Lariat! Kassius Ohno covered Zayn, but just couldn't get the victory. As Ohno was picking him up, Zayn caught the NXT Champion and delivered an Exploder Suplex into the corner! Zayn covered Ohno, but the champion was once again able to get a shoulder up in time. Zayn pulled Ohno up to his feet, attempting to hit a Brainbuster. Ohno, however, landed on his feet, turned Zayn around and delivered the Roaring Elbow! Ohno got the cover on Zayn, but amazingly, Zayn kicked out at two! Ohno's eyes widened as he stared at the official in disbelief, the crowd roaring. Sami Zayn had just kicked out of the Roaring Elbow! What was it going to take for Ohno to put his challenger away?! Ohno's immediate instinct was the attempt another Roaring Elbow, but Zayn dodged it and rolled up the champion, nearly getting the victory. Ohno got to his feet first, running the ropes. Zayn was able to catch Ohno with a Calf Kick before hitting a standing Shooting Star Press! After Ohno kicked out of that, Zayn climbed onto the top rope. He came down with a diving Crossbody, which was still not enough to put Ohno away. Zayn then ran the ropes, but was hit with a Roaring Elbow! Zayn did not instantly go down as he backed into the ropes, bouncing off of them and using whatever momentum he had left to catch Ohno with a Yakuza Kick! Both men were down on the canvas as the NXT Universe applauded them for the stellar bout that they were putting on. Zayn and Ohno used each other to get to their knees, the NXT Champion striking first with a closed fist. Zayn responded with a shot of his own as the two traded blows for a bit. Zayn was eventually able to dodge one of Ohno's shots, lifting him off of the mat and planting him with a Michinouku Driver II! Ohno was able to kick out just in time as Zayn held his held in disappointment. As he was picking Ohno up off of the canvas, the NXT Champion pushed Zayn away and attempted to deliver another Roaring Elbow. Zayn was able to dodge it, planting Ohno on the back of his head with a Half Nelson Suplex! The dazed Ohno backed into a corner, allowing Zayn to run full speed into him and deliver the Helluva Kick! Zayn quickly got the cover on Ohno, hooking both legs but yet again, Ohno kicked out at two! "This is awesome!" chants filled the atmosphere as Michael Cole stated that he concurs with the NXT Universe. Zayn would then climb onto the top rope, waiting for Ohno to get to his feet. Zayn leaped off, but Oho caught him in the knee with a kick. As Zayn staggered to his feet, Ohno hit a Roaring Elbow to back of his head! He rolled Zayn over, covering him to finally get the victory. | | KASSIUS OHNO DEFEATS SAMI ZAYN ; STILL NXT CHAMPION |
Silence came over the Full Sail Arena as you could feel the collective heartbreak of the NXT Universe. Kassius Ohno stood to his feet and took back the NXT Championship, raising it high in the air. "Sami Zayn has nothing to be ashamed of. He gave the fight of his life, but on this night, it just wasn't enough to capture the NXT Championship," said Michael Cole on commentary. Several highlights from the match were shown before cutting back to the live feed, Ohno raising the title high on the stage. After Ohno made his way to the backstage area, Sami Zayn was shown in his knees in the ring. The audience gave him a standing ovation as he looked to be on the verge of tears after coming within inches of becoming the new NXT Champion. Zayn removed his wrist tape as he headed up the entrance ramp, looking back at the fans that continued to cheer him on. Zayn stood on the stage as he thanked everyone, though the pain in his face was clear after failing to seize the moment in the biggest match of his career on the biggest NXT event to date.
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Post by tg11 on Aug 11, 2014 13:46:47 GMT -5
NXT ArRival the only things that I really loved about it honestly were seeing The Wolves now known as The Alpha Wolves, Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards answer the open challenge made by the now former NXT Tag Team Champions Corey Graves & Jake Carter and seeing The Wolves in their debut winning the NXT Tag Team Championship, who would have thought it? Another thing that I loved was seeing Bo Dallas go on and on about Richie Steamboat only to be interrupted by The Rock of all people and Rock coming out and giving Bo Dallas a Rock Bottom, I admit Bo had it coming and I was laughing every single second of it
Raquel Diaz coming up short of being the NXT Women's Champion especially having her mother Vickie Guerrero in her corner as well as Sasha Banks, Latino Heat lives on, especially in his daughter, Eddie Guerrero he sure would be proud of his & Vickie's daughter Raquel provided if he could be here right now but God rest his soul and seeing Vickie there for her daughter, really this business is in her blood and I can see Raquel making the jump to the main roster fairly easily if she ever does considering she is a third-generation diva the daughter of Eddie and Vickie granddaughter of Gory Guerrero niece of Chavo Guerrero Sr. and cousin of Chavo Guerrero Jr. yes Raquel even though she did lose to Emma the NXT Women's Champion Raquel had her beat and if anything I am calling a rematch because I see it happening sooner or later
As for Regal turning heel turning on Oliver Grey in favor of Kenneth Cameron, makes sense, considering Regal has gone soft so to see Cameron turn Regal back to the dark side is great because Regal can be Cameron's mentor and Cameron can be his protege, they could be like the Triple H and Ric Flair of NXT because I remember that is how Flair and Triple H started out, Flair started mentoring Triple H started hanging out with him being in his corner kind of like what Regal will do for Cameron and then their partnership will take off but I wonder how Grey will respond to Regal's betrayal?
As for Kassius Ohno beating Sami Zayn in the main event, I figured he would and now that he has, I wonder just who will try to take the NXT Championship away from Kassius Ohno now? Either way Kassius is a marked man here in NXT because every man is going to come gunning for him and his title
As far as Tyler Breeze winning the NXT Money in the Bank Ladder Match he can cash in his briefcase on the NXT Champion whenever he wants even when the NXT Champion is at his most vulnerable and if history is any indication of that then we could be looking at the next NXT Champion
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Post by Planktung on Aug 15, 2014 11:21:37 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on Aug 15, 2014 11:47:25 GMT -5
Seeing the WrestleMania 29 card seeing Money in the Bank, instead of it being 8 men in Money in the Bank, it is 10 men just like WrestleMania 26 but let's see which 9 other men get that spot since Derrick Bateman is already the first man to qualify for Money in the Bank
Paige vs AJ for the WWE Divas Championship, AJ's girlhood dream, but only one of them can be WWE Divas Champion? But also with Kaitlyn in the mix stirring things up, who knows we could see a heel turn from AJ or even Paige for that matter
The Beast vs The Brawler, Brock Lesnar vs Wade Barrett, No Holds Barred, this is the match-up I think everyone in this diary wants to see, probably the most personal match on the whole card and not to mention this match won't be for the faint of heart either because these 2 will probably tear each other apart, there will be blood spilled that I'm sure, but who will be bleeding? Will it be Lesnar? Or will it be Barrett? No Holds Barred means anything goes and considering the comparisons here with these 2 men it is pretty endless to say the least
WWE Championship Triple Threat Match, Punk (c) vs Rock vs Cena, no doubt will be the match that closes out the show, the match that goes on last
But I wonder if any other matches will be added to the WrestleMania 29 card itself? Like the World Heavyweight Championship being defended or even Undertaker vs Bray Wyatt 20-1 or 21-0 Streak Match also being added to the card
But also the WWE Tag Team Championships I am sure will probably be defended on the card and if so I wonder if it will be on the Kickoff Show or on the main card itself?
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Post by Planktung on Aug 19, 2014 16:09:21 GMT -5
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After the airing of the signature WWE intro, a video package was shown that recapped the events during last week's World Heavyweight Championship match between Dolph Ziggler and Kurt Angle. As both men struggled to put the other away, former World Champion Cody Rhodes interjected himself into the picture. He would take out both Angle and Ziggler with the title belt before doing the same to Daniel Bryan, who watched the match from the announce table. Rhodes laid out all three superstars, declaring himself as the rightful champion.
Cutting to the arena here in Oklahoma City, SmackDown General Manager Edge was shown in the ring. He received a great response before saying that after last week, the World Heavyweight Championship should have been set in stone. "However, that was not the case. It is clear that there are multiple superstars who believe that they are deserving of competing for the richest prize on SmackDown at WrestleMania. Daniel Bryan is the Royal Rumble winner and has chosen to battle for the World Heavyweight Championship, so I cannot take that away for him. Kurt Angle pushed Dolph Ziggler to the limit last week, solidifying himself as a contender. And while I have a bone to pick with Cody Rhodes for ruining the main event, he did leave the World Champion, the number one contender and a future Hall of Famer motionless," said Edge, appearing to be uncertain about what to do regarding the situation for WrestleMania. "Ultimately, there is only one decision that can be made," said Edge. Before he could make his announcement, he was interrupted by the arrival of Cody Rhodes. The "Prince of Pro Wrestling" marched down to the ring, telling the General Manager to think very carefully about what he going to say. "The power is in your hands, Edge. Do the right thing and grant me what I deserve more than anyone else. Give me Dolph Ziggler at WrestleMania for the World Heavyweight Championship. I don't care if Daniel Bryan won the Royal Rumble match and I certainly don't care about Kurt Angle giving Ziggler the fight of his life last week. It is my right to challenge for my championship on the biggest show of the year. If you even have even the slightest hint of common sense, Edge, you'll do what is right," said Rhodes. Before Edge could respond to Rhodes, the entrance music of Kurt Angle hit to a huge ovation. Wrestling's only Olympic Gold Medalist made his way down to the ring, taking a microphone and getting into Rhodes' face. "Your championship match? Cody, I guess me dropping you on your head at Battleground had a few ramifications for your well-being. You lost the World Heavyweight Championship, you lost your rematch, you lost the Royal Rumble match and your team crumbled in WarGames. Just face the fact that you're no longer at the top here on SmackDown and you aren't worthy of competing for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. Until you showed your face last week, I had Dolph Ziggler right where I needed him. If I had another opportunity on April 7th, I know that this time, I would become the new World Heavyweight Champion," said Angle. He and Rhodes began to argue as Edge tried to keep the two from tearing one another apart. "Guys, I understand that the both of you feel that you are deserving of a World Championship match at WrestleMania. However, Daniel Bryan did win the Royal Rumble. And not only that, but he gave the greatest performance in Rumble match history. He is the number one contender and there isn't anything that I can do about that," said Edge. Seconds later, Bryan's entrance music hit as the WWE Universe came unglued. "Yes!" they chanted thunderously as he made his way down to the ring. "Edge, I understand that by winning the Royal Rumble match, I earned myself a World Title opportunity at WrestleMania. However, I am not looking to go to 'Mania to just become World Heavyweight Champion. I am looking to solidify myself as the best wrestler in the world today, and if I do not beat everyone who feels that they are entitled to the moniker, my goal will not be accomplished. Kurt Angle wants a World Championship match? Fine, give it to him. Cody Rhodes wants a World Championship match? Fine, give it to him, because I know that I need to defeat the both of them as well in order to prove myself," said Bryan. The crowd continued to shout "Yes!" before Edge began to speak again. "Daniel, no one in your position would even dare to suggest a Fatal Four Way match. However, that may be the best solution. But we're going to do things a bit differently than RAW. Their championship match at WrestleMania is one fall to a finish. CM Punk does not even have to be pinned to lose the WWE Championship. Here on SmackDown, however, we fight until the end. The winner of the World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania will truly have proven himself as the greatest wrestler in the world today because it is going to be an Elimination match!" The crowd popped as Edge exited the ring, making a monumental announcement. At WrestleMania XXIX, Dolph Ziggler, Daniel Bryan, Kurt Angle and Cody Rhodes will all battle it out in a Fatal Four Way Elimination match for the World Heavyweight Championship!
A graphic was shown for Wrestling Royalty's celebration tonight for their becoming of the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions in history at day 332. That is still to come later tonight on SmackDown. Coming up next, however, God's Gifts has their opportunity at revenge against Antonio Cesaro and Paul Heyman when Alberto Del Rio goes up against the "King of Swing."
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Returning to SmackDown, a recap of the previous segment was shown, featuring General Manager Edge's official announcement for the World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania. In a Fatal Four Way Elimination match, Dolph Ziggler will defend the gold against Kurt Angle, Cody Rhodes and the 2013 Royal Rumble winner, Daniel Bryan. During the commercial break, Edge revealed another huge announcement. Tonight, Ziggler, Angle and Bryan will be forced to team up as they take on the most feared and dominant faction in recent memory, The Wyatt Family.
ANTONIO CESARO W/ PAUL HEYMAN DEF. ALBERTO DEL RIO W/ JOHN BRADSHAW LAYFIELD & DAMIEN SANDOW: Last week, Antonio Cesaro denounced his involvement with God's Gifts, revealing himself as Paul Heyman's newest client. Tonight, Alberto Del Rio and the rest of God's Gifts were looking to make Cesaro pay for his decision. While neither man are fan favorites for the WWE Universe, the audience did get behind Cesaro a bit more than usual. As Del Rio was looking to apply the Cross Armbreaker, Cesaro fought out of it and took him down by his legs, delivering a Cesaro Swing. After twenty rotations, Cesaro grabbed Del Rio and planted him with the Neutralizer to pick up the victory.
A mixed reaction emerged from the Oklahoma City audience as Paul Heyman joined the victorious Antonio Cesaro in the ring. Heyman raised the arm of his newest client as John Bradshaw Layfield and Damien Sandow assisted Alberto Del Rio up the entrance ramp, none of them wanting to look back at the scene in the ring. "Paul Heyman is already the advocate for the WWE Champion, CM Punk as well as the most dangerous athlete in WWE history, Brock Lesnar. With Cesaro now part of his clientele, Heyman may be prepared to exert a stranglehold on the WWE," said Josh Mathews on commentary. Booker T then jumped in with, "That boy is going places!" in reference to Cesaro.
Backstage, General Manager Edge was shown in his office when the door could be heard opening. We then saw the United States Champion Derrick Bateman step into the picture. "For what reason did the 'Rated R Superstar' want to speak with me? Wait, don't say it. I know why. The winner of the first-ever Money in the Bank Ladder match wanted to wish luck to the man who is going to leave WrestleMania with the briefcase. I appreciate it, Edge, but I don't need the luck. And don't worry. I'll do the briefcase proud," said Bateman. "Actually, no. That's not why I called you in here. Not even close. I can appreciate someone staking their claim for the Money in the Bank Ladder match, but where in the hell did you get the idea that it would alright for you to just name yourself the first participant?" asked Edge. "'Cause I'm Derrick Bateman," responded the United States Champion. "That doesn't matter to me one bit. If you want to take part in Money in the Bank at WrestleMania, you're going to have to qualify just like everyone else. And that match is next," said Edge as the audience popped. The irate Bateman stormed out of the room, now being forced to compete in a Money in the Bank qualifying match.
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Returning from the commercial break, World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler was shown arriving to the arena. Renee Young caught up to him, asking for his thoughts regarding the World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania. "I heard about Edge's announcement on my way over here. Everyone thinks that I'm upset with the decision because I have a 25% chance at victory. Here's the ring, though, Renee. So does everyone else in the match. I'm not upset with the match at all because if I am going to prove that I am the best wrestler in the world and the rightful World Heavyweight Champion, I need to run through the competition. At WrestleMania, I will do what I better than anyone else in this company and that is steal the show. Angle, Rhodes and Bryan, prepared to be showed up," said Ziggler before leaving the scene, having to get ready for the Six Man Tag match later on tonight.
UNITED STATES CHAMPION DERRICK BATEMAN DEF. KOFI KINGSTON TO QUALIFY FOR THE MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH: The first qualifying match for the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WrestleMania. Derrick Bateman, who believed that he had already been placed in the match, was forced to compete against a man who was no stranger to Money in the Bank, Kofi Kingston. After delivering a huge Crossbody, Kingston began to size up Bateman for Trouble in Paradise. The United States Champion was able to dodge the maneuver, kicking Kingston in the back of the head. Bateman followed that up with a Headlock Driver to pick up the victory.
The WWE Universe expressed their displeasure for the outcome as Derrick Bateman was handed back his United States Championship. He raised the title while pointing to the WrestleMania XXIX sign, declaring victory at the event. Can the "Golden Boy" prove the world wrong by winning the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WrestleMania?
A graphic was shown for the return of the Highlight Reel with a very special guest, the Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose. What will happen when "Y2J" and the "Diamond in the Rough" are in the same ring? We'll find out next on SmackDown!
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A promo was shown for next Monday's edition of RAW. After being exiled from the Wyatt Family, Kane will have the opportunity for revenge as he goes one-on-one with the "Eater of Worlds" Bray Wyatt. Plus, Michael Cole will conduct a sit down interview with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman as the "Beast Incarnate" prepares to go to war with Wade Barrett at WrestleMania. RAW, live next Monday on USA.
Returning to the arena, the entrance music of Chris Jericho as the audience erupted. Out came "Y2J" himself, who made his return last week by taking out the man who defeated him back on January 4th, Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose. Jericho stepped into the ring, welcoming everyone to the return of the Highlight Reel. "For the past two months, the one question that I have been asked constantly has been, 'Hey, Chris. Where did you go? What happened to you?'" If you ask Dean Ambrose, he would say that he beat me so badly that I decided that I would never show my face in the WWE again. The truth, Ambrose, is that all you did was fuel my desire to get back into this ring as quickly as possible so that I could show you that while you are as good as you say you are, you are not better than Chris Jericho." Jericho was applauded for his statement before the theme of Dean Ambrose hit. The Intercontinental Champion made his way out to a chorus of boos, taking a microphone and telling Jericho that he is even more pathetic than he thought. "You like to call out people for being hypocrites, right? Well then isn't it ironic that right now, you're exuding hypocrisy. You say that I am not better than you? What happened to you the last time you competed in a match, Chris? You probably don't remember, so let me just show you," said Ambrose. The video footage from January 4th was then shown where Ambrose hit Jericho with a Knee Trembler in the main event of SmackDown to retain the Intercontinental Championship. "I drove my knee into your temple, pinned your shoulders to this mat and you have the audacity to say that I am not better than you? You're senile, Chris. You're delusional. You just don't know when enough is enough. I have nothing left to prove to you, Jericho." Ambrose then tried to leave the ring before Jericho turned him around, meeting him face-to-face. "Listen to me, Dean. You knocked me down last time, but I got back up. Until I no longer can stand on my own two feet, you have everything in the world to prove to me. Need I remind you that weeks before you defeated me, I scored a pin fall victory over you? We're tied at one a piece, Ambrose. Let's settle the score right here and right now for the Intercontinental Championship!" said Jericho as the WWE Universe erupted. Jericho removed his jacket, clearing the ring of the props as he was prepared to take on Ambrose. The "Diamond in the Rough" had other ideas, however, as he simply exited the ring. Ambrose walked up the entrance ramp as the audience showered him with boos, Jericho standing in the ring and staring at the man who has denied the possibility of a third encounter ever taking place between the two.
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SHEAMUS DEF. TITUS O'NEIL W/ DARREN YOUNG TO QUALIFY FOR THE MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH: With United States Champion Derrick Bateman already in the picture for the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WrestleMania, another superstar was about to solidify his position in the match. After Titus O'Neil failed to connect with a Clothesline onto Sheamus, the "Celtic Warrior" hit him with the Irish Curse Backbreaker. Sheamus backed into a corner, beating his chest while shouting "Brogue!" repeatedly. O'Neil then turned around, only to be met with a Brogue Kick that gave Sheamus the victory.
The WWE Universe popped as Sheamus stood to his feet, extending both of his arms out in victory. A graphic appeared on the screen to confirm his advancement into the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WrestleMania. Titus O'Neil rolled to the outside as Darren Young grabbed a microphone, saying that Sheamus' victory just now wasn't fair. "Titus O'Neil was in no condition to compete tonight. My man's got bronchitis!" said Young as O'Neil remained out of it. Young then told Sheamus that if he wants to face a man who is at 100%, how about he puts his Money in the Bank spot on the line right now? Sheamus invited Young into the ring, accepting his challenge.
SHEAMUS DEF. DARREN YOUNG W/ TITUS O'NEIL TO QUALIFY FOR THE MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH: The bell sounded as Darren Young slid into the ring, immediately running towards Sheamus. The "Celtic Warrior" was able to instantly deliver a Brogue Kick, covering Young for another victory.
Sheamus stood to his feet as he stared down at Darren Young, chuckling to himself. "Sorry, fella!" he said as he resumed his celebration while glaring at the WrestleMania XXIX sign. On April 7th, will Sheamus be the one to retrieve the briefcase and guarantee himself an opportunity to become WWE or World Heavyweight Champion?
A graphic was shown for tonight's main event. World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler, Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle will team up to take on the Wyatt Family in Six Man Tag Team action!
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KAITLYN DEF. NAOMI: With Divas Champion AJ Lee and Paige absent for the evening, two other Divas were allowed to take center stage here on SmackDown. Naomi looked to be in the driver's seat towards the end, but after Kaitlyn dodged a Rear End, Naomi was drilled with a huge Spear, allowing Kaitlyn to cover her and pick up the win.
The audience booed as Kaitlyn stood to her feet, raising her arms in victory. The "Hybrid Diva" continued to celebrate until Renee Young entered the ring for an interview with her. "If you could, Kaitlyn, please address the situation with yourself, Divas Champion Paige and AJ Lee? Why do you continue to play mind games with the two of them?" asked Renee. "Wait, Renee. Let's play a game. Who am I?" asked Kaitlyn before beginning to speak in a high-pitched voice. "I respect Paige. I admire her, even though she is trying to crush my dreams in my home state at WrestleMania," said Kaitlyn before skipping around the ring. "Here's another. Who am I now?" asked Kaitlyn before speaking with a British accent. "I respect AJ. I admire her, even though she is trying to take my championship at WrestleMania." Kaitlyn then stepped out onto the ring apron, holding onto the top rope while letting out a scream. Kaitlyn re-entered the ring, telling Renee that the whole thing makes her sick to her stomach. Kaitlyn exited the ring and headed up the entrance ramp, still intent on destroying the bond between WrestleMania opponent, Paige and AJ Lee.
Backstage, Matt Striker was standing by with Justin Gabriel, who stepped into the picture and received a plethora of boos. Striker asked Gabriel for a response after he was attacked by his former tag team partner, Tyson Kidd last week. "Tyson Kidd cannot blame me for doing what I did a number of weeks ago. Tyson Kidd is a worthless competitor. I've carried his dead weight for the past year. We were the former WWE Tag Team Champions. Nobody seems to remember that, though, because after that, Wrestling Royalty would go on to have a 332 day and counting reign that they will celebrate tonight. Tyson Kidd lost those titles, I didn't. Tyson Kidd was not the heart and soul of our team, I was. When I was Chokeslammed off of the stage by the Big Show, what did Kidd do stop him? Absolutely nothing. Here's something that people don't know. When I was in the hospital after that, did Tyson Kidd ever once try and reach out to me or see how I was doing? No, because is a no good, self pri-" said Gabriel before was attacked from behind by Tyson Kidd! The two brawled, destroying the interview setup as multiple referees and officials were forced to separate the two.
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Following the commercial break, SmackDown General Manager Edge was shown in his office with Tyson Kidd, who demanded a what he has been waiting weeks for now - a one-on-one match with Justin Gabriel. "You know what? I want that match to happen as well because I am tired of the two of you constantly attacking each other and causing chaos on SmackDown. It won't be just any match, though. I'm raising the stakes to make sure that this ends next week. You will take on Gabriel in a Street Fight with the winner qualifying for the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WrestleMania!"
THE WYATT FAMILY DEF. WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DOLPH ZIGGLER, KURT ANGLE & DANIEL BRYAN: A huge bout to close out the action portion of SmackDown tonight. Perhaps the hottest superstar in the WWE today, Bray Wyatt, continued to impress against three of the four superstars who will compete at WrestleMania for the World Heavyweight Championship. Towards the finish, Kurt Angle was able to place Wyatt in an Ankle Lock, looking to make the "Eater of Worlds" submit for the first time ever. Luke Harper took Angle down with a Big Boot, prompting Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Erick Rowan to all get involved. Bryan was able to deliver a Suicide Dive onto Harper, while Ziggler leaped off of the ring apron and planted Rowan with a DDT. Back in the ring, Wyatt attempted to deliver Sister Abigail but Angle was able to fought out of it and connected with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex. At that moment, Cody Rhodes slid into the ring. He took a shot at Angle, who dodged it and hit him with an Angle Slam! When Angle turned around, however, he was struck with a Running Crossbody. Wyatt then picked Angle up off of the canvas, kissing his forehead before dropping him with Sister Abigail for the victory.
Bray Wyatt slowly rose to his feet after scoring a huge pinfall victory over Kurt Angle. He exited the ring as Luke Harper and Erick Rowan followed him, both in a daze. Daniel Bryan and the World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler both stared at Cody Rhodes, who staggered into the audience after costing them the victory. Bryan and Ziggler then looked back at each other and Kurt Angle, who began to regain consciousness in the ring. Under elimination rules at WrestleMania, who will be able to call themselves the World Heavyweight Champion and the best wrestler in the world today?
A graphic was shown for the celebration of Wrestling Royalty's becoming of the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions in history. It's up next on SmackDown!
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A promo was shown for WrestleMania XXIX, live Sunday April 7th on Pay-Per-View.
Returning to Friday Night SmackDown, the entrance music of Wrestling Royalty as the WWE Universe came unglued. Ted DiBiase and Joe Hennig made their way down to the ring, the two taking their time to greet the audience members here in Oklahoma City. On this day, day 332 of their title reign, Wrestling Royalty officially become the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions in history. Hennig and DiBiase stood in the ring as the crowd continued to go wild for them, DiBiase saying that there is no way that he could possibly describe this feeling. "It was over one year ago when Joe and I decided to team up after growing sick and tired of not receiving any opportunities. Now look at us. We are standing here as the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions in history!" said DiBiase. Hennig then said that no one gave the two of them a fair shot when they became champions. "When we became champions, people didn't think it would last. With every successful title defense came a bit more recognition. Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara, the Prime Time Players, the Maddox Administration, the Usos, God's Gifts, the Wyatt Family, the Real Americans. You name any team over the past year in WWE and we have beaten them to prove ourselves worthy of holding this honor!" said Hennig to another pop. DiBiase then said that while this is the biggest accomplishment of their careers, it's not over. "By the time we reach WrestleMania, our reign will have surpassed the one year mark. We're not going to stop there. Wrestling Royalty will continue to raise the bar of success for tag teams. Any two men who want to try their hand at taking these championships, step up to the plate. We will accept any and all challenges going forward," said DiBiase. He and Hennig thanked the WWE Universe for joining them on this ride over the past 332 days. "We look forward to continuing to make a statement here in-" said Hennig before suddenly, he and DiBiase were attacked by Randy Orton and Batista! The WWE Universe was irate as Orton and Batista assaulted the WWE Tag Team Champions, soon throwing them out of the ring. As Hennig staggered to his feet, Orton planted him onto the floor with an RKO! Batista then began to take apart the announce table before Orton handed DiBiase over to him. Batista would then lift DiBiase up in the air, driving him through the table with a Batista Bomb! Orton and Batista stood tall over Wrestling Royalty, ruining their celebration and perhaps throwing their names into the mix of things for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
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Post by Planktung on Aug 19, 2014 17:51:24 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on Aug 19, 2014 18:13:56 GMT -5
- Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match for the World Heavyweight Championship with Ziggler defending his World Heavyweight Championship against all 3 men, defending it against the 2013 Royal Rumble Match winner Daniel Bryan, the Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle and against the Prince of Pro Wrestling God's Gifts leader Cody Rhodes, this is a great decision by Smackdown's GM The Rated R Superstar Edge, a blockbuster announcement if I do say so myself, I would say the Smackdown main event for WrestleMania looks way better than the RAW main event for WrestleMania
- Wrestling Royalty's celebration I am looking forward to it because they deserve it, the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions of all time, 332 days and counting, they deserve to be celebrated
- Ziggler, Angle and Bryan having to team up tonight against the Wyatt Family knowing full well they have to face each other at WrestleMania 29, I wonder how these 3 are going to be able to co-exist?
- Antonio Cesaro w/Paul Heyman beating his former God's Gifts teammate Del Rio w/Sandow and JBL, this just goes to show you that Cesaro made the best possible decision for himself career-wise by becoming a Paul Heyman Guy and that he never needed God's Gifts because they did nothing but hold him back from his true potential but by joining Heyman's clientele his true potential could be realized
- Loved Edge turning the tables on Bateman telling him that he won't be declaring himself as a participant in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match and that he is going to have to earn it like everyone else by qualifying for the Money in the Bank, then Bateman's spot looks to be in serious jeopardy now doesn't it? I wonder who he is going to have to face?
- WWE United States Champion Derrick Bateman overcoming the odds yet again, and he did not even have to declare himself as a participant hell he deserves his spot and he surely earned it by beating Kofi Kingston and now that Bateman is for sure going to be in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, he could very well be a darkhorse in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match being the first man to qualify I wonder who will join him as a participant in Money in the Bank?
- Kane vs Bray Wyatt on RAW, can't wait and I also can't wait until Cole conducts that interview with both Brock Lesnar and Wade Barrett I wonder if they will be in the same room at the same time? Because if they are I wonder how that is going to take place without those 2 tearing each other apart limb from limb before WrestleMania 29?
- Ambrose vs Jericho is bound to happen sooner or later and if it happens it will definitely happen at WrestleMania 29 with that WWE Intercontinental Championship being on the line but if their match doesn't happen at WrestleMania 29 then I could see both of these men being in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania 29
- Sheamus winning not 1 but 2 matches in order to be the 2nd man to qualify for Money in the Bank beating Titus O'Neil and then Darren Young one after the other, Sheamus definitely has to be a darkhorse or considered one especially now that he has qualified for Money in the Bank but the Primetime Players I can only wonder where they go from here honestly?
- Kaitlyn beating Naomi, doesn't come as a surprise considering Kaitlyn has been so bitter ever since coming up short in trying to win the WWE Divas Championship and that Paige & AJ will be going at WrestleMania 29 over the WWE Divas Championship and she is just jealous because she is not in the match, but at the same time Kaitlyn I can't see her stopping when it comes to stirring the point unless Edge decides to add her into the match making it a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Divas Championship
- Gabriel's interview backstage talking about his heel turn and just why he turned on Tyson Kidd only for Kidd to blindside him from behind attacking him, Gabriel had to expect this, and now that it had to take referees and everyone just to break them up, and Edge making the announcement that Kidd and Gabriel will go at it next week on Smackdown in a Street Fight with the winner qualifying for Money in the Bank, this is a blockbuster announcement
- The Wyatt Family beating Ziggler, Angle and Bryan, this is a great victory for the Wyatt Family going over all 3 of them, this does wonders for them and not to mention The Wyatt Family have been on a roll for a while ever since they took out The Undertaker and now Kane but for Ziggler, Angle and Bryan only a matter of time before these 3 men turn on each other but to see Rhodes get involved here costing them the match, makes perfect sense
- But then seeing the WWE Tag Team Champions DiBiase & Hennig's celebration get cut short by Randy Orton and Batista, I definitely was not expecting both Orton and Batista of all people to cut it short but to see them lay waste to Wrestling Royalty, it pretty much sets the stage for Wrestling Royalty vs Orton & Batista for the WWE Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania 29 and if I am right about that then I can definitely see this match being on the main card and not on the Kickoff Show at WrestleMania 29
- I definitely can't wait until WrestleMania 29!!! Less than a month away!!!
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Post by snickelodeon on Aug 23, 2014 1:43:02 GMT -5
Catch up time...
NXT..
Rock/Bo was ace, looking forward to seeing where you take Bo from here.
MITB was very well written surprised that Breeze came away with the case. You got me there! Good match.
You didn't surprise me with Regal turning on Grey. 100% the right call. Grey is useless and Cameron is money and Regal will only add to the act.
Surprised me again with the debut of the Wolves that caught me off guard some reason. Debuting like that they had to take the titles.
Main Event was really good, always thought Hero would win but Breeze winning the ladder match put doubt in my mind. Zayn will come again.
Really good eventful show, which are right to feel proud off.
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Post by Planktung on Aug 31, 2014 19:34:46 GMT -5
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After the signature WWE intro, a video package was shown that recapped the events of last week's episode involving the Wyatt Family The patriarch of the group, Bray Wyatt, addressed the entire world, officially issuing a challenge to the Undertaker for a one-on-one match at WrestleMania XXIX on April 7th. Sending his message loud and clear, Wyatt would turn on one of his own Wyatt Family members, Kane. Wyatt planted the "Big Red Monster" with Sister Abigail, telling him that he will continue to pay for the Undertaker's sins until the "Phenom" answers his challenge for the grandest show of the year. Tonight, Kane will seek revenge as he takes on Wyatt in our main event, live on RAW!
Following that, Monday Night RAW kicked off with one of the three challengers for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XXIX, Cody Rhodes, making his way down to the ring. Rhodes expressed his displeasure for the Fatal Four Way Elimination match, claiming that he deserves a one-on-one opportunity at his championship. Rhodes would then say that despite his anger with General Manager Edge’s decision, he will go to WrestleMania, defeat Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Kurt Angle to regain the World Championship and solidify himself as the best wrestler in the world today. Out came WWE Champion CM Punk, who told Cody Rhodes that he is out here whining and bitching for no reason. In the Fatal Four Way Elimination match, he at least has to be pinned in order to lose, whereas Punk does not have to be pinned to lose the WWE Championship. “And a more important question. Why is the World Title match being dubbed ‘the match to determine the best wrestler in the world today?’ The best wrestler in the world today is standing right here holding the WWE Championship, and the best wrestler in the world today will come out on top against John Cena and the Rock at WrestleMania!” said Punk. The two were the interrupted by the arrival of John Cena, receiving his usual mixed reaction from the WWE Universe. Cena told Punk that he has his facts completely wrong. He is not the best wrestler in the world today and he will not be leaving WrestleMania with the WWE Championship. “You and the Rock both talk a big game, but I am making a promise right here and right now that it is my hand that will be raised high in the air at WrestleMania as the new WWE Champion,” said Cena. He and Punk stared at one another until Cody Rhodes interrupted, saying that this is why he opted to never appear on RAW. “This show is all about you two and the Rock. What about me? What about the real best wrestler in the world today?!” shouted an irate Rhodes. “What about you? How about a match against me right now?” asked Cena as the crowd popped. Cena then asked for a referee as the match between he and Rhodes would be underway next.
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JOHN CENA DEF. CODY RHODES: A fantastic bout to kick things off on Monday Night RAW between two of the company's top stars, both heading into WrestleMania with championship opportunities. WWE Champion CM Punk and his agent, Paul Heyman watched from the stage, getting a closer look at one of Punk's two challengers on April 7th. After Cody Rhodes failed to connect with the Disaster Kick, John Cena was able to hoist him up to his shoulders, planting him with an Attitude Adjustment to pick up the victory.
A mixed response emerged from the audience as John Cena stood to his feet, standing tall after a hard fought victory over one of SmackDown's elite superstars, Cody Rhodes. Cena stared at CM Punk and Paul Heyman, motioning for the WWE Championship. Punk simply smirked as her raised the gold high in the air, confident that he will be leaving WrestleMania XXIX with it still intact.
A graphic was shown for tonight's main event. Bray Wyatt goes one-on-one with the monster that he exiled from the Wyatt Family last week, Kane! That match is still to come later tonight on RAW!
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Returning to Monday Night RAW, WWE Champion CM Punk and Paul Heyman were shown walking backstage, the 'Best in the World' saying that John Cena and the Rock are both in over their heads if they think that they have a chance at taking the WWE Championship from him. "I have their numbers. I have beaten the both of them before and decisively. At Survivor Series, I left them laying in the middle of the ring," said Punk. Suddenly, he and Heyman were approached by Antonio Cesaro. Punk shook Cesaro's hand, praising the 'Swiss Superman' and his decision to become a Paul Heyman Guy. "Thank you very much, Punk, and you're right. There is no way in hell that John Cena or the Rock will defeat you at WrestleMania. After that, who knows? Maybe it will be you and me facing off in that ring for the WWE Championship," said Cesaro. He kept his eyes locked on Punk before heading out to the ring for his bout.
ANTONIO CESARO W/ PAUL HEYMAN DEF. R-TRUTH TO QUALIFY FOR THE MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH: With Sheamus and the United States Champion, Derrick Bateman already qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder match, another superstar would be entering the fray. As R-Truth was looking to hit the Axe Kick, Antonio Cesaro countered it into a Swiss Death Uppercut. He then picked the dazed Truth up to his feet, planting him with the Neutralizer to claim victory.
Antonio Cesaro was joined by Paul Heyman as the bell sounded, his agent raising his arm in victory. Cesaro looked up at the Money in the Bank briefcase that was hanging above the ring, determined to seize it at WrestleMania and earn himself a shot at either the WWE or World Heavyweight Championship.
A graphic was shown that featured a still image of Randy Orton and Batista standing tall over the WWE Tag Team Champions, Wrestling Royalty, last Friday on SmackDown. Coming up next, Orton and Batista will address their actions.
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A promo was shown for this Wednesday's edition of NXT. After coming within inches of capturing the NXT Championship at NXT ArRival last week, we will hear from the former number one contender, Sami Zayn. Plus, the television debut of the new NXT Tag Team Champions, the Alpha Wolves! WWE NXT, this Wednesday on ION Television.
Returning to the arena, Michael Cole and Jerry "The King" Lawler were discussing the events that we have seen thus far on Monday Night RAW, as well as what is still to come. "Bray Wyatt vs. Kane, my sitdown interview with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman, and another Money in the Bank qualifying match," said Michael Cole. Suddenly, the entrance music of John Bradshaw Layfield hit. Out came JBL to a very heated response from the WWE Universe. Bradshaw said that he came here tonight to deliver several bits of news to the mindless idiots in the WWE Universe. "This past weekend, I met with Cody Rhodes, Alberto Del Rio and Damien Sandow to discuss the state of God's Gifts, and it is with great sorrow that I announce here tonight that God's Gifts has officially disbanded," said Bradshaw as the crowd went wild for the announcement. "I wish Cody, Alberto and Damien the best in the future, and I wish nothing but hell for that 'Judas,' Antonio Cesaro!" he shouted. Bradshaw then said that despite the greatest faction in WWE history no longer being around, that does not mean that he will fade away. "I am also here tonight to inform everyone that I am joining the broadcast team for Monday Night RAW!" The audience booed as Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler expressed their displeasure for the announcement. Bradshaw joined them at the announce table, putting on a headset and telling the two of them to show respect to their new broadcast partner.
The entrance music of Batista hit as he and Randy Orton made their way down to the ring to a very negative response from the audience. Once in the ring, they each took microphones as Orton said that last Monday night, he and Batista attempted to take what they deserve, which is an opportunity at the WWE Championship. "But because of John Cena and the Rock, things didn't exactly go the way that they should have. So then Dave and I asked ourselves, 'What can we do to stick it to the WWE Universe? How can we show the locker room that we mean business?' Well, it just so happened that last week was a rather important one for Ted DiBiase and Joe Hennig," said Orton. Batista then said that all week, he kept hearing about how Wrestling Royalty made history. "335 days as the WWE Tag Team Champions. An accomplishment unlike any other for tag teams in the WWE. So Randy Orton and I decided that we were going to make a statement to everyone at their expense. You people won't show us the respect that we deserve? That's fine. We'll just take away the precious little reign of Wrestling Royalty," said Batista. Before the two could continue, they were interrupted by the entrance music of Wrestling Royalty. Out came the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions in history, who are on their 335th day as champions. Joe Hennig and Ted DiBiase marched down to the ring, the both of them coming face to face with Orton and Batista. DiBiase said that they knew that when they made history by becoming the longest-reigning champions of all-time, there would be an even bigger target on their backs. "Joe and I knew that when were celebrating our milestone on SmackDown, we needed to keep a lookout for any potential teams wanting a shot. And what do you know? You two showed up and delivered a beating like no other team before. You left your message loud and clear," said DiBiase. Hennig then said that the beating they suffered reminded him of a beating from a while back. "Help me, Randy. Who did we leave lying in the ring last Summer?" asked Hennig, which only infuriated Orton as he knew the answer. Footage was then shown from the June 22nd, 2012 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, where Wrestling Royalty attacked Orton and drove him through a table, a similar attack to the one that the champions took last Friday. "I'll remind you what happened after that attack, Orton. We beat you at TLC to retain our titles. Batista, up until last Friday, we never crossed paths, but DiBiase and I will be more than glad to send you back to Hollywood," said Hennig. Batista tried to make a move, but Orton held him back. "What Joe and I are trying to say is that we're not afraid. There may be a plethora of World Championships between you two, but you have never made history like we have. You have never eliminated the competition as effectively as us. You two want a shot at our Tag Team Championships? Then how about you show up to WrestleMania, meet us in this ring and attempt to do what no other team has been able to do for the past 335 days!!" shouted a fired up DiBiase. The crowd roared as Orton and Batista nodded their heads before leaving the ring. DiBiase and Hennig raised the WWE Tag Team Championships in the air, their defense against Orton and Batista now official for WrestleMania XXIX! The biggest challenge in the historic reign of Wrestling Royalty awaits them on April 7th!
Backstage, Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns were shown on split-screen. The two collide in a Money in the Bank qualifying match, next on RAW!
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Returning from the commercial break, Antonio Cesaro and Paul Heyman were shown in the locker room area as they were preparing to watch the upcoming Money in the Bank qualifying match. As the two were speaking, they were interrupted by the United States Champion, Derrick Bateman. He clapped his hands slowly, congratulating Cesaro on qualifying for Money in the Bank. "You and Heyman can sit here and watch the next qualifying match, but I know that I don't have to. It doesn't matter who else enters the match because the outcome is already obvious. At WrestleMania, I, Derrick Bateman, will climb the ladder and take down the Money in the Bank briefcase," he said. Paul Heyman said that he admires Bateman's confidence and may have considered signing him to his clientele at one point. "However, Bateman, Money in the Bank is a war that you cannot win and a war that my client, Antonio Cesaro, is more than prepared for. We'll see you at WrestleMania," said Heyman as Bateman glared at them for a bit before leaving the room.
ROMAN REIGNS DEF. INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION DEAN AMBROSE TO QUALIFY FOR THE MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH: The second of two Money in the Bank qualifying matches tonight. Dean Ambrose looked to be in control of the match towards the end, having Roman Reigns right where he wanted him. Ambrose was looking to hit a Knee Trembler when suddenly, the lights in the arena went out. We could then see a bright light jacket on the stage, the crowd roaring at the signal for Chris Jericho. The jacket dimmed and the lights came back on, Jericho nowhere to be seen. "Where are you, Chris?!?" shouted Ambrose as he stared at the stage. When he turned around, he was drilled with a Spear, Reigns covering him to pick up the win.
The WWE Universe erupted as Roman Reigns stood to his feet, a banner appearing on the screen to confirm his placement in the Money in the Bank Ladder match. "Why are we celebrating Roman Reigns' victory as if he won this match all on his own?! You have to give more than an assist to Chris Jericho, for crying out loud!!" shouted John Bradshaw Layfield on commentary. The "One Man Army" let out his signature howl as he stared at the Money in the Bank briefcase. "Roman Reigns. Sheamus. Derrick Bateman. Antonio Cesaro. The field is growing for the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WrestleMania," said Michael Cole.
A graphic was shown for tonight's main event. In a very heated and personal battle, Kane will take on the patriarch of the Wyatt Family, Bray Wyatt!
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Following the commercial break, Roman Reigns was shown walking down a corridor when Renee Young caught up to him, asking for his thoughts after qualifying for the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WrestleMania. Reigns said that competing at WrestleMania is a dream come true for him, but he isn't satisfied with just walking down the stage on the biggest show of the year. "Everyone else in the Money in the Bank Ladder match has no idea what they're in for. It's a never good thing to walk into the concrete jungle with the 'One Man Army' gunning for the briefcase that guarantees him an opportunity to become-" said Reigns before he was suddenly blasted from behind with a steel chair from Seth Rollins. Reigns fell onto the floor as Rollins knelt down, saying that he better hope and pray that he doesn't qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder match. Rollins stood up, let out a laugh and left the scene as Reigns remained on the floor.
At this time, a pre-recorded interview with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman, conducted by Michael Cole, was shown. Cole thanked the two for their time, asking if they had the opportunity to watch the interview that he conducted with Lesnar's WrestleMania opponent, Wade Barrett last week. Heyman answered for the 'Beast Incarnate,' saying that he and Lesnar did watch the interview. "My client, Brock Lesnar, and I were not surprised by the 'tough guy' act that Wade Barrett continues to display," said Heyman. "What exactly do you mean by 'tough guy' act?" asked Cole. Heyman responded by saying that Barrett's past is not as well documented as one might think. "Wade Barrett has often stated that he left the ranks of street fighting in England because he needed a career that could pay his bills. At least, that is what Barrett would like for everyone to know. The fact of the matter is that Barrett was a subpar fighter who left before he could embarrass himself even further. Barrett's lack of true talent has been evident since he stepped foot into the doors of WWE. Would Barrett have been named the winner of the first season of NXT had someone like Daniel Bryan not removed himself from the competition? Quite debatable. Barrett would then come running through the gate with the Nexus by his side. A force to be reckoned with that was feared by the entire WWE locker room. So why did it take Barrett another two years to finally become the champion that many believed he could be? Along with that, if Mr. Barrett is as gifted as he claims, why did he fail to defeat my client, CM Punk, at WrestleMania last year for the WWE Championship? Why did he need the home-field advantage to become champion? Why did he need the assistance of Ric Flair to capture his second WWE Championship? Why could he not hold onto the championship at Bragging Rights and how come he could not regain it at the Royal Rumble? Wade Barrett is talented. There is no doubt about that, but he does have the competitive edge that he believes he does and all of Barrett's flaws and weaknesses will be exposed at WrestleMania XXIX in MetLife Stadium when he steps into the ring with my client. The 'Beast Incarnate,' Brock Lesnar!" Heyman then asked Cole if he has any other questions, Cole clearly intimidated by the presence of Lesnar. "No, that will be all. Thank you both for your time," said Cole. "Well I am not finished," said Heyman. "The No Holds Barred match at WrestleMania will not be for the faint of heart. Just look at the headline. Brock Lesnar versus Wade Barrett in a battle where there are no rules and no mercy to be shown. This is the kind of fight that people see and their immediate response is, 'Someone is going to get hurt badly.' They're right. Someone will be hurt and that someone is going to be Wade Barrett. Barrett believes that he can just tape his fists, show up on April 7th and stand toe-to-toe with my client. Isn't it unfortunate how uneducated some of the superstars are? History has shown that when you stand in the way of Brock Lesnar, bad things happen to you. Things such as broken arms, broken legs, broken necks, concussions, forced hiatuses and shortened-careers. Barrett is no exception to any of these unfortunate fates and I would be willing to bet that he is met with at least one of them at WrestleMania," said Heyman. He then asked his client if he has anything to add. Lesnar remained silent for before saying in a haunting tone, "April 7th is the day that Wade Barrett's career ends." Lesnar removed his microphone before throwing it onto the ground, pushing his chair over and leaving the room.
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Returning from the commercial break, still images from Battleground a number of weeks were shown of Ryback and Rusev's collision through the stage that has kept both men on the shelf. This Friday night on SmackDown, however, we will see the return of Ryback!
DIVAS CHAMPION PAIGE & AJ LEE DEF. ALICIA FOX & AKSANA: Another tag team bout that featured the two WrestleMania opponents as tag team partners. After AJ Lee made the hot tag to Paige, the Divas Championship was able to run into the ring and immediately take down both Alicia Fox and Aksana, forcing the latter to submit to the Scorpion Crosslock.
The audience popped as Paige was handed back the Divas Championship, the "Anti-Diva" raising it high in the air. She helped AJ Lee up to her feet as the two stared at one another with the WrestleMania XXIX sign looming in the background. They spoke to each other briefly, though their conversation was not audible. Suddenly, Kaitlyn hit the ring and drilled both Paige and AJ with a Spear! The WWE Universe showered Kaitlyn with boos as she stood over the two WrestleMania opponents, telling them that their friendship makes her sick. "What is Kaitlyn's problem with Paige and AJ?!" asked Michael Cole as the 'Hybrid Diva' made her way up the entrance ramp.
A graphic was shown for the upcoming main event between Bray Wyatt and Kane. That match is next, live on RAW!
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A promo was shown for WrestleMania XXIX, live Sunday April 7th on Pay-Per-View!
Prior to the main event, a graphic was shown to announce a huge match up taking place this Friday on SmackDown. WWE Champion CM Punk will take on one of the superstars who will be battling for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania, Kurt Angle! Punk vs. Angle for the first time ever this Friday on SmackDown!
KANE DEF. BRAY WYATT VIA DISQUALIFICATION: For the first-time since November, Kane would be competing in singles action not as a member of the Wyatt Family. Ironically, the last time the "Big Red Monster" did so was at Survivor Series against Bray Wyatt in an Inferno match. Before Wyatt stepped into the ring, he sat in the rocking chair with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan by his side. However, Wyatt told his two followers that he would be going at it alone tonight. Harper and Rowan obeyed Wyatt's request, heading to the backstage area. Wyatt would then step through the ropes, Kane going right after him. The two went to war with one another, the match spiraling out of control almost immediately. Towards the finish, Wyatt charged into Kane with a Running Crossbody, remaining on the canvas for a bit. Wyatt would then sit up, mocking the Undertaker. He placed Kane in position for Sister Abigail, but Kane was able to slide out of it and plant Wyatt with a Chokeslam! Before Kane could get the cover, the signature of the Wyatt Family hit. When the lights came back on, Rowan and Harper re-emerged as they went after Kane, the official calling for the bell.
The match was ruled a disqualification as the WWE Universe expressed their displeasure for the Wyatt Family's interruption. Harper and Rowan stomped away on Kane before connecting with a Big Boot and a Lariat. Wyatt took Kane's motionless body, looking to deliver Sister Abigail. All of a sudden, the signature gong of the Undertaker was heard. The lights shut as the audience came unglued. When the lights came back on, Undertaker was shown standing behind the Wyatt Family! The WWE Universe went wild as 'Taker turned Rowan around, striking him before doing the same to Harper! Wyatt rolled out of the ring as Undertaker and Kane took care of Rowan and Harper, planting them with simultaneous Chokeslams! Undertaker took a microphone as he stared at Bray Wyatt, who had a sadistic grin on his face. "Bray Wyatt.......at WrestleMania.....you will.....rest.....in......peace!" The ovation was thunderous as Undertaker and Kane stood tall in the ring, Wyatt smiling on the stage as he had what he wanted. At WrestleMania XXIX, Bray Wyatt will challenge the most legendary streak in sports entertainment history!
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