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Post by Elliot on Feb 12, 2013 18:00:40 GMT -5
Monday Night Raw - February 4th, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia We open up with a video package showcasing the events that took place at the end of last week's Raw with Mr. McMahon confronting Paul Heyman, only to be ambushed by The Shield. However, John Cena and Ryback would come to the aid of the Chairman, but they would fall victim to the three-on-two assault. The WWE Universe blew the roof off as the Chief Operating Officer, Triple H would make his return to the WWE to assist John Cena and Ryback with ridding the ring of The Shield and in turn, protecting his father-in-law, Mr. McMahon. Is The Game back for good? Can he put a stop to the vigilant group that is The Shield? Did Paul Heyman get off the hook? Find out tonight on Monday Night Raw!
The show opens up to a huge pop from the Atlanta crowd as the theme of none other than The Game, Triple H hits. The COO of the WWE makes his way to the ring, dressed sharp in one of his suits and grabbing a microphone, ready to speak. He stands in the center of the ring and says the last time we saw him was at the Slammy Awards back in December, and back then, he didn't see The Shield as much of a threat. He says that he saw them as some young guys looking to make an impact, but assumed they would simply disband and disappear by 2013, but that was not the case. He says that he watched as they became more and more aggressive, targeting Ryback and John Cena repetitively. But the final straw came when they targeted his father-in-law, Mr. McMahon. Triple H says that as soon as he found out Vince was going to be giving Paul Heyman his performance evaluation, he knew something was wrong, so he came down to Raw immediately. He says that Paul Heyman can deny it all he wants, but Triple H knows for a fact that Heyman is behind The Shield. He says that nobody does what they do without some motivation, and by motivation, he means money. He accuses Heyman of paying The Shield to take out anyone who poses a threat to his client, CM Punk, but now that CM Punk has lost the WWE Championship - why does it continue? Triple H says that Paul Heyman, as always, has become mad with power and is using The Shield to his own advantage, simply to do his dirty work. The Game says that he knows exactly what Paul Heyman is up to, and calls him out to the ring right now.
Paul Heyman does indeed make his way to the ring, albeit reluctantly, looking nervous. Once in the ring, Heyman says that Triple H throwing these accusations around isn't going to look good to the Board of Directors. He says that he feels that there is more to this than The Shield, and asks Triple H if there's something else beneath all this that he is trying to forget. Triple H seems to know what Heyman is referring to, but just in case the WWE Universe don't, Heyman explains that maybe Triple H is throwing all these accusations out because he holds Heyman partly responsible for Brock Lesnar breaking his arm at SummerSlam. Heyman says that this is about way more than The Shield, and it is simply Triple H trying to get even, without Lesnar being here. Triple H grabs Heyman by the scruff of his shirts and tells him that he hasn't forgotten what he and Brock Lesnar did to him, but that is not what this is about. He tells Heyman that he's out here to address the situation that involves The Shield, and that's all. Triple H lets go and then says that the main reason he came out here was to make an announcement, and since he has no way of contacting The Shield directly, he wants to make it in front of Heyman, so he can relay it to them. Triple H says that in two weeks, it will be time for WWE Elimination Chamber, and he feels that is the perfect time to get rid of The Shield. Heyman tilts his head, eager to hear what Triple H has to say. The Game says "In two weeks, I'm making it now, it will be The Shield, taking on John Cena... Ryback... and me!". The WWE Universe erupts as Heyman's jaw drops. Heyman tells Triple H to think about this, saying he can't be held responsible for what The Shield might do to him and he doesn't want that to happen. Triple H says that Heyman didn't seem too concerned about what Lesnar did to him, so he doesn't give a damn. But he isn't finished. He says that it's going to be a decisive match, one way or another, and says it's going to be, for the first time in WWE history-- inside the Elimination Chamber! An enormous eruption echoes around the arena from the WWE Universe, Heyman looking on in disbelief. Triple H tells Heyman to give them the message, and shoves the microphone into Heyman's chest before he leaves to his theme. Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and JBL express they're shock at the announcement, repeating what The Game just said. It will be a Six-Man Tag Team Elimination Chamber Match for the first time in history! The scene fades to black on a shot of Heyman's shocked face.
Commercial Break.
Returning to Raw, we see a replay of what happened moments ago when Triple H made a match between The Shield and the team of himself, John Cena and Ryback-- inside the Elimination Chamber! That blockbuster announcement certainly set the ton for tonight's show.
WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No def. Prime Time Players in a non-title match A great way to open up the in-ring portion of Raw with a non-title match between these two teams. The Champions have been on quite the roll as of late, and they proved that they were still on that roll by putting away the team of Titus O'Neil and Darren Young tonight on Raw. Bryan was the one to finish off the match when he made Young tap out to the No! Lock.
Afterwards, the WWE Tag Team Champions celebrated their victory, only to be attacked from behind by the two men they just defeated, the Prime Time Players. The crowd boo as O'Neil and Young work on Kane and Daniel Bryan, but then the theme of Rey Mysterio hits and he and Sin Cara make their way down the ramp! Mysterio and Cara fight off O'Neil and Young and send them flying out of the ring with a double dropkick. Suddenly, the luchadores find themselves alone in the ring with Team Hell No. The two teams have a stare down, Kane and Bryan raising the WWE Tag Team Championships as Mysterio and Cara look at each other and nod. Could we see these two teams collide in the near future?
Backstage, we see CM Punk and Paul Heyman to a ton of heat. Heyman is pacing back and forth holding his forehead, wondering what to do. Punk shouts at Heyman, telling him that the secret is out and it's all because of his big, fat mouth. Heyman apologises to Punk over and over again, saying that Triple H had him rumbled from the moment he walked out there. Punk says it's too late for that now, and quite frankly, he doesn't care about Triple H, Heyman or The Shield, he only cares about his WWE Championship and taking it back from The Rock. Punk says that he knows The Rock is here tonight, which gets a big pop from the crowd, and he says that he's going to go out there and call him out, face-to-face and take back the title with force. Heyman tells Punk not to get into too much trouble because he's already dealing with a lot. Punk glares at Heyman, and tells him he doesn't even know the first thing about "dealing with a lot". Punk says that having your property stolen from you is "dealing with a lot" and then storms out of the room as we fade to black.
Commercial Break.
The Miz def. Heath Slater with Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal Despite having his tag team partners at ringside, Slater was still unable to defeat a determined Miz. Miz was clearly focused on taking the United States Championship from Antonio Cesaro, and used that focus to defeat Slater and outsmart his allies here tonight on Raw, finishing the match with a Skull-Crushing Finale.
As 3MB left in disappointment, The Miz got on the microphone and declared that he was challenging Antonio Cesaro to a rematch for the United States Championship at WWE Elimination Chamber. He says that Cesaro has until the end of the night to accept his challenge, or he's going to come and find him and make him accept it. Miz drops the microphone, looking extremely serious as we fade to black.
We see a promo package for WWE Elimination Chamber, airing on February 17th, 2013.
Commercial Break.
Returning to Raw, we have big news that tonight, we will see John Cena and Ryback team up to take on Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow! And some big news from the WWE App and WWE Active - The Shield have been banned from the arena tonight as per order by Triple H.
Randy Orton def. Big Show A match between two of the participants in the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match, this was a great contest. The World Champion, Alberto Del Rio was by ringside on commentary to watch this one unfold. Big Show seemed to be too concerned with Del Rio by ringside than he was with Orton in the ring, and after Show had some harsh words for the Champion, he was turned into a huge RKO from The Viper which led to him picking up the victory.
Randy Orton celebrated his win, and made sure Del Rio was watching by ringside. He pointed to Del Rio with a smirk and told him he was coming for the World Heavyweight Championship. Del Rio nodded in respect, applauding Orton and then left with Ricardo Rodriguez. The Elimination Chamber Match is shaping up to be a brilliant combination of athletes.
Backstage, we see Raw General Manager, Vickie Guerrero and SmackDown General Manager, Booker T. They are apparently talking about Triple H's huge announcement earlier tonight, but are interrupted by a presence in the room. Booker says he's been waiting for the individual, and Vickie asks what he's doing here. The camera pans and we see none other than Jack Swagger standing on screen, to a mixed reaction, but mostly boos. Booker says that Swagger is ready to return to the ring, and he thought what better place to do it than Raw tonight. Jack Swagger, sporting a bear and longer hair, says that he's going to go out to the ring and show that he hasn't lost a step, and that he's only improved his ring game. He says that he's going to show everyone what a "real American" is all about. Swagger leaves the room and apparently he will return to action - next!
Commercial Break.
Jack Swagger def. Zack Ryder Making one hell of a statement, Jack Swagger makes quick work of the Long Island Iced-Z, decimating him with his amateur wrestling ability and finally making him submit to the vicious Ankle Lock.
Following the victory, Swagger refused to let go of the hold, causing Ryder to scream in pain. It seems that Swagger has become much more aggressive since his departure. He releases the hold after much shouting from the referee and raises his hands, not smiling once. Jack Swagger is back, and he's better than ever.
We are told that up next, we will see Dolph Ziggler take on Sheamus in a rematch from Smackdown.
A video package airs that highlights previous WrestleMania's and informs us that there are 55 days until WrestleMania XXIX!
Commercial Break.
Sheamus def. Dolph Ziggler with AJ Lee & Big E Langston The second match of the night to feature the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber participants. Last Friday on SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler was able to defeat Sheamus thanks to much distraction from Big E Langston, but tonight told a different story, and the tables were turned, with Chris Jericho coming out and distracting Dolph Ziggler. Jericho approached ringside which drew the attention of Langston and AJ Lee. Ziggler noticed the commotion on the outside, and the distraction was enough for Sheamus to hit him with the Brogue Kick and pin him for the win.
Chris Jericho backed up the ramp chuckling to himself as AJ Lee screamed her lungs out, Langston trying to console her. Ziggler rolled out of the ring holding his jaw and looking up the ramp at Jericho. Jericho blew a kiss to the three of them as Sheamus celebrated his victory inside the ring. How long until we see Jericho and Ziggler collide?
We see a recap of what happened earlier on when Triple H confronted Paul Heyman and made the match for Elimination Chamber as he will team with John Cena and Ryback to take on The Shield-- inside the Elimination Chamber! We are then reminded that Cena and Ryback will team up tonight to take on Team Rhodes Scholars.
Commercial Break.
A recap video is shown of last week when the young rookie, Bo Dallas defeated David Otunga, only to be assaulted by the Intercontinental Champion, Wade Barrett following his victory. We then see some footage from Friday on SmackDown when Wade Barrett laid out the challenge to Dallas, requestion he meet him in the ring tonight on Raw. Returning to ringside, we prepare for that very match.
Bo Dallas def. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett in a non-title match The young Bo Dallas is on an incredible rise here in the WWE, but this was just something else. The cock-sure Intercontinental Champion, Wade Barrett was determined to put a swift end to this young upstarts career, but it proved to backfire. Barrett went for the Bull Hammer, but Dallas ducked, rolled Barrett up and somehow, some way, picked up the biggest victory of his life.
The crowd erupted as Dallas quickly jumped through the ropes and rushed up the ramp, Barrett in pure disbelief at what had just happened. Dallas couldn't even believe it himself, holding his head and smiling wide. He screamed "Yes!", the realisation sinking in that he had just beaten the Intercontinental Champion. Wade Barrett grabs the referee and exclaims that it was a two count, but the referee says it wasn't and Barrett is not happy at all. Barrett screams up the ramp that he'll get Dallas if it's the last thing he does.
The scene goes backstage to see The Miz standing alongside Josh Mathews in an interview. Mathews asks if Antonio Cesaro has accepted the challenge he made earlier, but Miz says no. He says that he will stay true to his word, and if he gets no response, he will find Cesaro and make him accept. But suddenly-- BAM! Cesaro assaults The Miz from behind with the United States Championship! The crowd boo as Cesaro crouches over Miz who is holding the back of his head. Cesaro smirks and simply says "I back down to no challenges - I accept" before leaving and laughing to himself. Josh Mathews checks on Miz and calls for help as we fade to black.
Commercial Break.
Tamina Snuka def. Divas Champion Kaitlyn in a non-title match In a non-title rematch from last week on Raw, the daughter of Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka was able to score a victory over the Divas Champion, Kaitlyn after falling short last week. It seems that with more preparation, Snuka was able to defeat Kaitlyn and finish her off with a huge Superfly Splash, shade of her Hall of Fame father.
After the match, Tamina raised the Divas Championship above her head and sent a very clear message that she wanted the belt. We cut to ringside at the commentary table.
Michael Cole tells us that they have received a mysterious video recording, apparently from The Shield which was exclusively played on WWE Active just moments ago. We see the video now and it shows The Shield in an abandoned room somewhere, talking about being banned from the arena tonight. Ambrose says that The Shield don't get banned because they play by their own rules. Seth Rollins calls it an injustice that they can't be at Raw tonight to "clean up the act". Reigns then says that with that been said, they happily accept Triple H's challenge to a match at Elimination Chamber, but promises that the "consequences will be severe". Ambrose speaks again, telling Triple H to watch his back and "keep a close eye on his friends and family, because you don't know what you've got until it's gone...". The mysterious video ends with some interference and eventually cuts to black. Michael Cole says those disturbing scenes sent a chill down his spine, and wonders what Ambrose meant by his last statement.
We are reminded that up next, we will see John Cena and Ryback against Team Rhodes Scholars!
Commercial Break.
John Cena & Ryback def. Team Rhodes Scholars In preparation for their match at Elimination Chamber which was made earlier, Cena and Ryback teamed up to take on Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow. While the former number one contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships put up a good fight, they were no match for the machine that is Ryback, and the winner of the 2013 Royal Rumble, John Cena. Following a great match, it was an Attitude Adjustment from Cena to Sandow that finished the match.
After the victory, John Cena grabbed a microphone and spoke to the WWE Universe. He said that in two weeks, this all ends. He says that in two weeks, The Shield will be put to a stop inside the Elimination Chamber and taken out for good. Cena mentions that Paul Heyman may have thought that he was onto something big when he employed those three rebels, but it will all come to an end and Heyman's plans will be foiled by him, Ryback and Triple H. Cena says that whether he and Ryback, or he and Triple H see eye-to-eye or not, they share one common goal - The Shield must be stopped. Cena says that this has gone on long enough, and after Elimination Chamber, there will be no more mindless violence, there will be no more vicious assaults, there will be - no... more... Shield. Cena hands the microphone and Ryback, and he simply repeats "Feed me Shield!" as the crowd chant along with him. Ryback's theme hits and we fade backstage.
We are told that CM Punk is on his way out here to call out the WWE Champion, The Rock, and we see him walking down a corridor ready to do so.
Commercial Break.
The theme of the former WWE Champion hits and CM Punk walks to the ring, looking extremely angry. He enters through the ropes and begins to speak. He says that if anyone else had their property stolen, the police would be involved, and they'd have everyone's sympathy... but not CM Punk. He says that the WWE Universe are nasty, evil, hypocrites who cheer at the fact that his Championship belt was stolen by The Rock and Vince McMahon. Punk says that he doesn't even need their sympathy anyway, because he doesn't want them creeping near him hoping he'll sign their crap just because they tell him he should still be the WWE Champion. "I am the WWE Champion!" exclaimed CM Punk. Punk is adamant that he still holds the WWE Championship, claiming that The Rock never beat him fair and square, and therefore he is still the WWE Champion. "It's been 442 days - 442 days I have been the WWE Champion, and still nobody shows me a damn ounce of respect!". The delusional CM Punk receives much heat from the crowd. Punk then says he's out here to call out the phoney that is Dwayne Johnson and take back his title by force. He tells The Rock to get out here and stand up to him like a man. And as if by magic, The Rock's theme hits.
The WWE Champion, The Rock makes his entrance to an enormous ovation from the Atlanta crowd. He storms to the ring in usual fashion and enters the ring across from CM Punk. The Rock says CM Punk must have been "smoking something mean" because he's as crazy as hell. The crowd laugh and The Rock continues to make fun of CM Punk, telling him he's still counting the days that he would have been WWE Champion for, it's like he's malfunctioned or something. The Rock looks around CM Punk, apparently looking for a "control panel". CM Punk screams "STOP!", demanding that The Rock cuts the childish jokes and gets serious. Punk says that he's sick and tired of The Rock's games and his pathetic insults just to please his ten-year old fans. He demands that The Rock hands over the Championship, and this is his last chance. The Rock looks around before looking back at Punk and says "Just bring it". The crowd erupt as Punk's face goes red with anger. He says he has had enough of this, and says that he's going to do something he didn't want to do... he's going to give The Rock a rematch. You heard it right, CM Punk is going to give The Rock a rematch, despite no longer being Champion to do so. Punk says that at Elimination Chamber, he is going to give The Rock a rematch for the WWE Championship and give him another chance to beat him for it, but this time, there won't be any theft, there won't be any screwjobs, it will be a straight up one - two - three and he will retain the title. The Rock looks at CM Punk confused, saying "You'll give me a rematch? Well like I said, I don't know what you've been smoking, jack, but you're on!". The roof is blown off the arena as The Rock extends his hand to CM Punk, who is shocked that The Rock accepted so easily. Punk smirks to himself, as if concocting a plan in his head this very second. Punk takes the handshake and suddenly - The Rock goes for the Rock Bottom... but Punk elbows his way out of it - Punk lists The Rock up for the Go To Sleep... he hits it! CM Punk lays out the WWE Champion with a Go To Sleep as the crowd boo. Punk drops to the canvas, getting in Rock's face with a sadistic grin. He grabs the WWE Championship and raises it high above his head, but then he looks at it. Punk then looks towards the entrance stage, and then he leaves! CM Punk is leaving with the WWE Championship! Michael Cole shouts that he can't take the WWE Championship, but Punk actually leaves ringside with the title. He slings it over his shoulder as if it still belonged to him and took one last look around the arena before leaving. Monday Night Raw fades to a shocking close as The Rock comes to and see that his Championship is gone.
Copyright © 2013 World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Post by Elliot on Feb 12, 2013 22:35:45 GMT -5
| February 17th, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana |
004. | WWE Championship Match The Rock [C] vs. CM Punk | 003. | Six-Man Tag Team Elimination Chamber Match John Cena, Ryback & Triple H vs. The Shield | 002. | United States Championship Match Antonio Cesaro [C] vs. The Miz | 001. | World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match Alberto Del Rio [C] vs. Big Show vs. Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Chris Jericho vs. Sheamus | | More matches to be announced. |
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Post by Elliot on Feb 13, 2013 11:13:16 GMT -5
- WWE.com can exclusively reveal that CM Punk has been given a warning by the Board of Directors, ordering him to return the WWE Championship he stole on Monday Night Raw immediately, or he will risk suspension and his match with The Rock at Elimination Chamber will be removed from the card. CM Punk truly believes that he is still the WWE Champion, feeling that he was screwed out of the title by The Rock and Mr. McMahon. But despite Punk's delusional beliefs, he is no longer the WWE Champion and if he doesn't return the title soon, there could be severe consequences, and his Championship rematch could be taken away from him. We attempted to reach either CM Punk or Paul Heyman for a few words but neither were available for comment.
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Post by Elliot on Feb 17, 2013 6:21:05 GMT -5
WWE Main Event - February 6th, 2013 WWE Tag Team Champion Daniel Bryan with WWE Tag Team Champion Kane def. Damien Sandow with Cody Rhodes In an amazing match for tonight's show, Bryan was able to make Sandow submit to the No! Lock while Kane prevented Cody Rhodes from getting involved. A big win for one half of the WWE Tag Teag Champions.
Tensai def. Brodus Clay The monster Tensai was able to put Brodus away with an amazing Sit-Out Chokebomb to the 300+ pounder.
WWE Superstars - February 7th, 2013 Justin Gabriel def. Michael McGillicutty Prime Time Players def. The Usos
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Post by Elliot on Feb 17, 2013 6:21:43 GMT -5
Friday Night SmackDown - February 8th, 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida The WWE Universe are eager for the show to begin as the theme of the World Heavyweight Champion, Alberto Del Rio is played to a big pop. Del Rio makes his way out to the ring, accompanied by his trusty ring announcer, Ricardo Rodriguez and enters the ring, ready to speak.
Del Rio talks about how the Elimination Chamber is a pretty intimidating match whatever the case, let alone going in as Champion. He says that while it is an honour to have the chance to defend his title inside the structure, it is also the biggest risk of them all, with it being five chances for him to lose the Championship. He talks about having a one-in-six chance of walking out as the World Heavyweight Champion at Elimination Chamber, but he has come too far to let it all come to an end now, and he plans to leave New Orleans still the World Heavyweight Champion. The crowd pop, but not for long as the Big Show makes his presence felt, walking onto the stage and simply telling Del Rio to quit sucking up to the fans because they won't bring him any luck at all. Show says that "luck" is all that Del Rio has to rely on, but no amount of luck will save him from the dreaded Knockout Punch. Big Show clenches his fist and raises it before climbing into the ring to come face-to-face with his rival. Big Show says he's competed inside the Elimination Chamber match before and that is just another on the list of many advantages he has over Del Rio. Big Show claims that he will emerge victorious in nine days time. But someone else has something to say about that, and that is Chris Jericho.
Jericho makes his way to ringside, a microphone in hand, telling the Big Show how he may have competed in Elimination Chamber matches, but Jericho has won an Elimination Chamber match, so he knows what it takes to get the job done. "If anyone is leaving New Orleans as the World Heavyweight Champion-- it's me!" exclaimed Jericho as Big Show and Del Rio looked on. Jericho entered the ring and said that he knows Big Show inside out because they used to be a tag team, so he has a much larger advantage over the playing field. But then, we hear the voice of the holder of the Money in the Bank briefcase, Dolph Ziggler to some heat. He walks onto the stage alongside AJ Lee and Big E Langston, saying his bit. He says that the people in the ring don't have anything on him, because not only is he the most talented wrestler in the match, but he also holds a guaranteed World Heavyweight Championship shot in his hand, regardless of what happens at the Elimination Chamber. Dolph Ziggler warns that one way or another-- he will leave New Orleans as the World Heavyweight Champion. "I guarantee it" says Ziggler. Jericho, Big Show and Del Rio look at each other, Ziggler's statement clearly changing the dimensions of the match in nine days. However, before anything else can happen, the titantron jolts into action and we see the SmackDown General Manager, Booker T.
Booker says that he's happy to see these guys all so fired up to compete inside the Elimination Chamber for the World Heavyweight Championship, it's just what he wanted. So tonight, he's going to keep the fire burning and reveals that tonight, he as arranged for the two other Elimination Chamber participants, Randy Orton and Sheamus to face off tonight on SmackDown. This gets a pop from the crowd, but Booker isn't done. He says that we will also see in our Main Event-- Dolph Ziggler team up with the Big Show to take on Chris Jericho and the World Heavyweight Champion, Alberto Del Rio! The crowd pop as the superstars look around unsure how to react. Booker T says in nine days, the landscape of the World Heavyweight Championship picture will change drastically, so he hopes they're all ready to gain some momentum going into the big event. The SmackDown theme plays as the four superstars look on, their tag team match on the horizon.
Commercial Break.
We return to Raw to see David Otunga stood in the ring, and apparently the Intercontinental Champion, Wade Barrett has also made his way to ringside to sit on commentary for this opening contest.
Bo Dallas def. David Otunga The impressive young superstar that is Bo Dallas not only eliminated Wade Barrett from the Royal Rumble, but he has a pinfall victory over the Intercontinental Champion too, defeating him this past Monday night on Raw. Wade Barrett was obviously not too pleased about this, but he looked furious when Bo Dallas picked up yet another victory, this time over David Otunga here on SmackDown. He hit Otunga with a side belly-to-belly suplex for the win.
Dallas celebrated his victory like it was his first, clearly still so happy to have received a WWE contract and be appearing on Raw and SmackDown. However, Wade Barrett gets up from commentary and it looks as though he's about to get in the ring, but he chooses not to. He simply walks around the ring and raises his title in the air. Bo Dallas signals that he wants the Intercontinental Championship as we fade to black.
We see a video package for WWE Elimination Chamber, airing on February 17th, 2013.
SmackDown return and we see Matt Striker standing alongside none other than Randy Orton to a huge pop. He asks Orton what he thinks to four of the five superstars he will be facing in nine days claiming that they will win the World Heavyweight Championship. Orton says he doesn't get involved in their playground arguments, and everybody knows that he does his talking in the ring. Orton says that he has a great deal of respect for his opponent tonight, Sheamus, but that doesn't mean he has to like him. Tonight, he will show the world a preview of Elimination Chamber, but in nine days, he'll be holding the World Heavyweight Championship above his head and it will be back where it belongs. Orton leaves and we fade to black.
Commercial Break.
Tamina Snuka def. Layla This second generation diva has been dominating as of late, and tonight was no different. Tamina was able to put the former Divas Champion away following a vicious Samoan Drop for the victory.
After the match, Tamina actually grabbed a microphone and began to speak. She stated her goal to become the Divas Champion and put pathetic excuses for women like Kaitlyn out of their misery. Tamina said she was laying out the challenge for Elimination Chamber, and she wants the Divas Championship. "Kaitlyn-- get ready" said Tamina before dropping the microphone.
The scene goes backstage to where the Divas Champion, Kaitlyn is stood. She is standing with Alicia Fox, watching what just happened in the ring. Kaitlyn looks at Alicia, and all Alicia can say is "Good luck" before walking away. Kaitlyn looks nervous as we fade to black.
A video package is shown, reminding us that there are 57 days until WrestleMania XXIX!
Commercial Break.
Returning to SmackDown, we hear Michael Cole reminding us about what happened this past Monday on Raw when the Chief Operating Officer, Triple H made a shocking announcement. We see the clip of Triple H telling Paul Heyman that at Elimination Chamber, it will be The Shield taking on John Cena, Ryback and Triple H! He then went on to say that the match would be contested inside the Elimination Chamber under Chamber rules. The clip ends and we see a graphic, reminding us that the match will take place in nine days. But this Monday on Raw, Triple H will once again come face-to-face with Paul Heyman to sign the contract that will officially allow The Shield to compete at Elimination Chamber. Don't miss it this Monday!
Sheamus def. Randy Orton These two have been bitter rivals for quite some time now, and it is fitting that they will both be participating in the Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship in nine days. They always put on great matches and tonight was one of them as they tore the house down here in Jacksonville. The end of the match came following a blocked RKO and Sheamus was able to hit the Brogue Kick and pick up the victory over his recent nemesis.
Sheamus celebrated his victory as Orton slowly got to his feet. The two came face-to-face once again, both signalling that they were planning on winning the World Heavyweight Championship at Elimination Chamber. But then out of nowhere-- RKO! Orton plants Sheamus to a huge pop from the crowd and then leaves. This Chamber match is looking as though the steel structure may not even be able to hold the six men inside it!
Commercial Break.
Jack Swagger def. Yoshi Tatsu After his surprising return this past Monday on Raw with an all new aggressive attitude, Swagger competed here tonight on SmackDown and decimated the Japanese superstar, Yoshi Tatsu. Following a massive Gutwrench Powerbomb, Swagger would apply the Ankle Lock and force poor Yoshi to submit.
Swagger held onto the hold for a good few seconds after the bell before the referee was able to make him release the hold. Swagger, just like on Raw, showed no signs of celebration, remaining deadly serious throughout. He raises his right hand slowly to a ton of heat, showing the world that he means business. The scene then fades to black.
A video package for next Wednesday's WWE Main Event airs, advertising that The Miz will host MizTV with special guest, the United States Championship, Antonio Cesaro who Miz will also be facing at Elimination Chamber. Will this talk show end in carnage, or will the rivals be able to keep their tension to a war of words? Find out next Wednesday on WWE Main Event!
We return to SmackDown to see Team Rhodes Scholars backstage to some heat. They seem to be talking about them as a team, and Rhodes says that he's just not happy with how they've been performing lately. Sandow says he agrees wholeheartedly and suggests that the two perhaps take a break and focus more on their own individual paths. Cody says he thinks that's a good idea and then Sandow extends his hand. Rhodes takes the handshake and they go into a friendly hug. The camera zooms out and we see the WWE Tag Team Champions, Team Hell No to a huge pop. "Aww, how sweet. How come we don't hug anymore?" said Daniel Bryan to a chuckle from the WWE Universe. Kane looks at Bryan and says "Do I need a reason? Look at you..." which gets another laugh. Bryan looks cross and tells Kane that he's always the one trying in this relationship, and it can't work if Kane doesn't show the same respect. Kane shakes his head and says that if Daniel doesn't stop with all the complaining, he's going to have to leave him. Kane walks off and Bryan says "Don't you walk away from me! You can't do that to me!". Kane is in action next!
Commercial Break.
WWE Tag Team Champion Kane with WWE Tag Team Champion Daniel Bryan def. Drew McIntyre with Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal Despite the clear numbers advantage at ringside, this didn't slow down the Big Red Monster. He demolished Drew McIntyre with ease and Daniel Bryan managed to keep Slater and Mahal at bay on the outside long enough for Kane to hit a Chokeslam and pick up the victory.
Team Hell No celebrated the victory, but like on Raw, they were confronted by Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara who got a decent reaction. Mysterio and Cara stood on the stage and stared down the ramp at the WWE Tag Team Champions. These two teams will have to clash soon, but when will it be?
We see a recap package, highlighting what happened between the WWE Champion, The Rock and CM Punk on Raw this past Monday. It shows CM Punk issuing the challenge for Elimination Chamber and then hitting The Rock with a Go To Sleep before running off with the WWE Championship. We return to SmackDown where Michael Cole reminds us that on WWE.com it was reported that the Board of Directors had issued a warning to CM Punk that he must return the title immediately, otherwise he risks the cancellation of his match with The Rock at Elimination Chamber and any future WWE Championship opportunities.
Backstage, we see Chris Jericho and the World Heavyweight Champion, Alberto Del Rio on the left, with Big Show and Dolph Ziggler on the right in a split screen as the Main Event is next!
Commercial Break.
World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio & Chris Jericho def. Big Show & Dolph Ziggler with AJ lee & Big E Langston This was a huge match featuring four of the six participants in the World Championship Elimination Chamber match. There's a lot to think about, especially after hearing Dolph Ziggler's Championship guarantee, one way or another. But this match was straight forward and was for the momentum going into the Chamber in nine days time. Each superstars got their fair share of action, but it came to an end when Alberto Del Rio was able to lock in his signature Cross Armbreaker on Dolph Ziggler and force him to tap out.
Del Rio celebrated his victory alongside Chris Jericho, but not for long as the two locked eyes, realising what will be at stake very soon. Big Show and Dolph Ziggler look on from the outside, realising the same thing. It is shaping up to be one huge event!
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Post by Elliot on Feb 17, 2013 7:59:31 GMT -5
| February 17th, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana |
005. | WWE Championship Match The Rock [C] vs. CM Punk | 004. | Six-Man Tag Team Elimination Chamber Match John Cena, Ryback & Triple H vs. The Shield | 003. | United States Championship Match Antonio Cesaro [C] vs. The Miz | 002. | Divas Championship Match Kaitlyn [C] vs. Tamina Snuka | 001. | World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match Alberto Del Rio [C] vs. Big Show vs. Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Chris Jericho vs. Sheamus | | More matches to be announced. |
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Post by ✖ AJ on Feb 20, 2013 9:50:35 GMT -5
A good opening promo here, and I like the direction of Ziggler being in the chamber match as well as being Money in the Bank holder as he really has two opportunities to take the belt. You accidentally said Bo Dallas defeated Wade Barrett instead of David Otunga, sir. However, I like that you are keeping Dallas on a roll and Barrett isn't too pleased about it. Anticipating a match between the two at Elimination Chamber maybe? Tamina getting the win makes sense with her going to EC for the Diva's Title. Good to see Sheamus get the victory over Orton here, and it makes the most sense to have The Viper get some revenge afterward so he doesn't look too weak for it. Jack Swagger getting the win is obvious, and I hope you turn his character in a similar direction but hold out on a push. Comical backstage appearance from Team Hell No, we obviously know who wears the pants in this relationship. Literally and figuratively. Kane beating McIntyre is obvious, Mysterio and Cara I don't see taking the titles away from them though. Or, maybe. I don't know anymore when they will lose the belts! Lastly, a good tag team main event with the faces going over and I expect the heels to be on top next week. Good show, looking forward to Elimination Chamber and especially that tag match inside of it. Unique choice.
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Post by Planktung on Feb 20, 2013 23:48:14 GMT -5
Good opening promo to set up tonight's two major matches. Orton/Sheamus happening again on free TV is a bit odd, I'll say. Two typos here. You said "return to RAW" and that Bo Dallas defeated Wade Barrett instead of David Otunga. Either way, I still really dislike Bo. I hope Barrett Bull Hammers the sh*t out of his cheesy ass smile. Nice to see Tamina get the victory here and set up her match with Kaitlyn for the Divas Championship. Can't see her gaining the title, though. Big victory for Sheamus over Randy Orton in the first hour main event. I liked Orton getting the last laugh with the RKO. Jack Swagger squashing Yoshi Tatsu was pleasant. I do hope to see you continue to push Swagger. Just don't put any weed in his car (that bastard). Team Hell No <3. Obvious win for Kane over Drew McIntyre. Hell No against Mysterio and Cara is a fresh and great match up, but I really hope the titles stay on the Big Red Monster and Goat Face. Lastly, great tag team main event. The faces going over is fine, Ziggy submitting does make me a bit sad though. Whatevs. He'll be World Champion soon enough. Maybe even at Elimination Chamber. Overall, a very good edition of SmackDown. Still really looking forward to Elimination Chamber.
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Post by Elliot on Feb 21, 2013 12:01:45 GMT -5
Monday Night Raw - February 11th, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee - We are reminded during the opening that tonight we will see Paul Heyman and Triple H take part in a contract signing that will officially allow The Shield to compete at Elimination Chamber. We will also see the development between CM Punk, The Rock and the WWE Championship.
- The show opens up with John Cena in the ring. He cuts a promo on The Shield and how this Sunday, inside the Elimination Chamber, their reign of terror will come to an end. The three members of The Shield appear in the crowd, explaining to John Cena that by aiming to dispose of them, he is in theory killing off the entire WWE, because without a group to fight against the injustice, the WWE will fall. Cena says they were doing fine without them before, so they'll do fine without them now. Ambrose makes sure Cena knows that he is one of the "injustices" they speak of, being one of the biggest problems in the WWE, claiming the spotlight each and every time it is taken away from him. The Shield says that the problem cannot wait until Elimination Chamber, and must be solved now. They approach ringside, but the theme of Ryback hits and The Shield decide to hold back on their attack as Cena and Ryback stand side-by-side in unity against this renegade group.
- Chris Jericho def. Damien Sandow via the Codebreaker.
- Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara def. Primo & Epico with a 619/Swanton Bomb combination.
- We are reminded of last week's events when CM Punk stole The Rock's WWE Championship. We are reminded that the Board of Directors have ordered Punk to return the title tonight or he will suffer severe consequences. We go backstage to see Punk and Heyman talking about their situations. Heyman says he has enough to worry about without having to deal with a stolen property charge, advising Punk to simply return the title and take it back officially this Sunday. Punk says Heyman must be deluded if he thinks he's going to give The Rock his WWE Championship.
- Sheamus def. United States Champion Antonio Cesaro via the Brogue Kick (& involvement from The Miz).
- Michael Cole informs us that they can exclusively reveal this Sunday's Pre-Show match will be the Intercontinental Champion, Wade Barrett defending the title against Bo Dallas. We see a recap of Dallas' victory over Barrett last week on Raw and then return to ringside.
- Bo Dallas def. Cody Rhodes via the Side Belly-to-Belly Suplex (Wade Barrett attacks after the match but Dallas fights back and comes out on top).
- Tamina Snuka & Alicia Fox def. Kaitlyn & Layla via the Superfly Splash from Tamina onto Layla.
- The WWE Champion, The Rock comes down to the ring without his WWE Championship for obvious reasons. He speaks about how CM Punk has resorted to a criminal act to get back the title because he still believes it belongs top him. The Rock says he's giving CM Punk the opportunity to regain the title fairly, but stealing the title is not the act of a Champion. The Rock knows about the warning from the Board of Directors, but doesn't want CM Punk to have his rematch clause revoked because he's looking forward to giving him his second dose of ass-whoopin'. CM Punk comes out, the WWE Championship over his shoulder and tells The Rock that he was simply taking back what The Rock stole from him at the Royal Rumble. Punk says that he will beat The Rock at Elimination Chamber and prove to everyone why he is still the WWE Champion. The Rock tells CM Punk to come and stand face-to-face with him. Punk says he isn't afraid of The Rock and does just that. The two stand face-to-face, Punk almost rubbing the WWE Championship in the face of his rival, only to receive a right hand from The Great One. The Rock goes for a Rock Bottom, but Punk battles out, grabs the WWE Championship and retreats again. The Rock gets on the microphone and says that the Board of Directors can do what they like with CM Punk after Elimination Chamber, but they better not cancel their match, because he is going to lay the smackdown on CM Punk so hard that he'll knock him back to the beginning of his 434 day title reign. CM Punk smirks, still holding the title that doesn't belong to him as we fade away.
- Jack Swagger def. Brodus Clay via the Ankle Lock.
- Randy Orton def. WWE Tag Team Champion Daniel Bryan via the RKO.
- World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio def. Dolph Ziggler via Disqualification when the Big Show interferes.
- The ring is set up for a contract signing and we see the entrance of the COO, Triple H. He comes out and says that in just six days, he will enter the Elimination Chamber alongside John Cena and Ryback to take on The Shield in the first ever Six-Man Tag Team Elimination Chamber Match. He says that it will be the end of The Shield, and in the long run, the end of Paul Heyman. He calls out Paul Heyman and Heyman makes his way to the ring to a ton of heat. He enters the ring and immediately gets on the microphone, telling Triple H that he's making a huge mistake. Triple H says he's heard enough of Heyman's dribble and wants him to just sign the contract. Heyman says that he cannot be held responsible for what happens inside the Elimination Chamber, and Triple H says Heyman won't be held responsible-- he will, for what he's going to do to The Shield for trying to assault Vince McMahon. Heyman takes a big gulp and asks one more time if Triple H is sure he wants to do this. Triple H tells him to sign the damn contract, and Heyman does. He tells Triple H that he may have just signed his own ticket to retirement, because whatever happens inside the Chamber is now solely on Triple H and the WWE's head. Triple H signs the contract too and says he looks forward to meeting The Shield inside the Chamber. But that's when the theme hits, and The Shield make their way to the ring.
Coming from the crowd, Ambrose, Rollins and Reigns appear at ringside and surround the ring, Triple H taking off his suit jacket and rolling up his sleeves. Heyman quickly jumps out of the ring, holding his mouth in apparent disbelief. He looks genuinely scared about what is going to happen. The Shield enter the ring and surrounds The Game as the WWE Universe watch in horror. Triple H waves his hand towards the entrance area, apparently calling for John Cena and Ryback-- but wait... the titantron comes on and we see John Cena and Ryback laid out backstage with officials tending to them. The crowd gasp in shock as Triple H realises what this means. Triple H makes the first move, delivering a right hand to Seth Rollins, but The Shield's two man advantage soon comes into play as they beat down on the Chief Operating Officer with no remorse. They throw him to the outside and ram him into the steel steps, and then the barricade. They throw him back in the ring and it's looking bad for The Game. With no help, he is defenceless against these savages. Paul Heyman watches in horror as The Shield house Triple H onto the shoulders of Roman Reigns and then-- Triple Powerbomb through the contract table! Monday Night Raw fades to a close on a shot of The Shield standing over the COO.
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Post by Elliot on Feb 21, 2013 12:12:01 GMT -5
| February 17th, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana |
005. | WWE Championship Match The Rock [C] vs. CM Punk | 004. | Six-Man Tag Team Elimination Chamber Match John Cena, Ryback & Triple H vs. The Shield | 003. | United States Championship Match Antonio Cesaro [C] vs. The Miz | 002. | Divas Championship Match Kaitlyn [C] vs. Tamina Snuka | 001. | World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match Alberto Del Rio [C] vs. Big Show vs. Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Chris Jericho vs. Sheamus | 000. | Pre-Show: Intercontinental Championship Match Wade Barrett [C] vs. Bo Dallas | | More matches to be announced. |
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Post by Elliot on Feb 21, 2013 13:43:25 GMT -5
WWE Main Event - February 13th, 2013 - The show opens up with The Miz in the ring, ready for MizTV. His guest tonight is the very same man he will face this Sunday at Elimination Chamber for the United States Championship, Antonio Cesaro. Cesaro enters the ring and The Miz instantly begins asking him questions that relate to his confidence going into their match. Cesaro says he is 100% certain that he will once again defeat and humiliate The Miz in front of his fellow Americans. Cesaro begins to say that he admires The Miz's spirit, saying that Americans never give up. But then says that it's a good job they are so persistent, because they fail a lot. The Miz says that Cesaro can't continue to disrespect this great country and still hold the United States Championship, so he is going to make sure his reign comes to an end this Sunday. Cesaro tells The Miz he looks forward to seeing him try and fail all over again. The Miz clocks Cesaro in the head with the microphone to a huge pop as he goes to work on the United States Champion. He manages to clothesline Cesaro over the top rope and down to the floor, firing himself up for this Sunday. Cesaro retreats, clutching his title to his chest as The Miz taunts for the WWE Universe. Who will walk out of Elimination Chamber as Champion?
- Jack Swagger def. Justin Gabriel via the Ankle Lock.
WWE Superstars - February 14th, 2013 - Heath Slater def. Ted DiBiase via the Smash Hit (and involvement from 3MB).
- Zack Ryder def. Michael McGillicutty via the Rough Ryder.
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Post by Elliot on Feb 21, 2013 16:40:05 GMT -5
Friday Night SmackDown - February 15th, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas - The show opens up with Michael Cole telling us that tonight, we will see the World Heavyweight Champion, Alberto Del Rio take on the Big Show in a non-title match.
- SmackDown opens up with the theme of the current Money in the Bank holder, Dolph Ziggler and he approaches the ring along with AJ Lee and Big E Langston. Ziggler kicks things off by saying it is virtually guaranteed that he can leave Elimination Chamber as the World Heavyweight Champion whatever the case, but will he capitalise on that opportunity? He isn't going to say. Ziggler says the WWE Universe is stupid if they think he's going to reveal his plans to them here on SmackDown. He says that with the contract he holds, even if by some miracle he doesn't win the Elimination Chamber match, he can cash-in on the superstar that does and take the title anyway, and he isn't afraid to do that. But then he says that if he did that, who's to say he is going to have a WrestleMania moment, so he may save the briefcase to cash-in at WrestleMania and make the biggest impact of them all, and as usual, steal the show. But Dolph Ziggler says that there is one thing he will reveal to the WWE Universe, and that is that he 100% guarantees that he will become the World Heavyweight Champion between now and WrestleMania XXIX. The first opportunity will be in two days at Elimination Chamber, where victory is guaranteed either way if he decides to cash-in. But just then, Dolph Ziggler was interrupted by none other than the SmackDown General Manager, Booker T.
- Booker T says that he's heard Dolph Ziggler go on for weeks about how he could walk out World Heavyweight Champion either way at Elimination Chamber, but he says that Ziggler talks about it like it's going to be easy pickings. Booker says that with Ziggler bragging about what he could possibly do, he's alerting all his fellow opponents to be prepared for when the final bell rings, and therefore he'll have a fight on his hands. Booker says Ziggler may have made a big mistake by revealing what could potentially happen. Ziggler says he hasn't ruined anything, because if he doesn't win it, the winner will be worn out by the end of the match anyway. Booker T says that may be true, but Ziggler may also be worn out and unable to cash-in. Booker says to test Ziggler's stamina to see if he truly will be able to go the distance, he's booked him in a match, right now, against-- Kane! The crowd pop as flames erupt from the stage, the opening contest set as Ziggler, AJ and Langston don't look too happy.
- Dolph Ziggler with AJ Lee & Big E Langston def. WWE Tag Team Champion Kane with WWE Tag Team Champion Daniel Bryan via the ZigZag (and involvement from Big E Langston).
- Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett def. Kofi Kingston via the Bull Hammer. Afterwards, Wade Barrett assaulted Kingston, only for Bo Dallas to make the save and fend off his Elimination Chamber opponent.
- The Miz, Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara def. United States Champion Antonio Cesaro & The Prime Time Players via the Skull-Crushing Finale on Darren Young.
- Sheamus hits the ring to a big pop from the crowd and begins to speak. He talks about his previous experience in Elimination Chamber matches, saying it's one of the most career-altering matches in the history of the WWE, and he learnt that first hand. He says he's competed in two, and he didn't walk out as the same man either time. But he says it's worth it to go into WrestleMania as the World Heavyweight Champion. Sheamus says that nothing is greater than to walk into WrestleMania as the top dog and perform on the grandest stage of them all, knowing you walked in as the best, and that's what Sheamus plans to do this year. But his speech is cut short by the theme of Randy Orton to a huge pop. Orton walks down to the ring and confronts Sheamus, telling him that he's competed in five Elimination Chamber matches, so if anyone knows how it changes a person, he does. He says that Sheamus speaks as though he's the best of the best and he always knows exactly what he's talking about, but he's wrong. Orton says that Sheamus is a flash in the pan and when it comes to this Sunday, he will take great pleasure in eliminating him from the match, providing he's not already been eliminated by the time he gets in there. Sheamus laughs and tells Orton he's all for a bit of fighting talk, so if he wants some, he should bring it on. The two square up to each other, these two rivals reaching boiling point as of late, but the theme of Chris Jericho halts the confrontation for a little while. Jericho appears on the stage, declaring that he knows more than either of them combined what the Elimination Chamber match can do to you both physically and mentally. Jericho reminds us that he's competed in eight of these matches, and he's been thrown through glass and into steel more times than you can count. He says that as he mentioned last week, he also knows how to walk out victorious in one of these matches, and walk into WrestleMania as the World Heavyweight Champion. Jericho says it's a feeling like no other, and he fully expects to be feeling that sensation this year too. Orton asks Jericho what makes him think he will win, and Jericho simply says "I don't turn my back on my opponents...". Orton turns around-- Brogue Kick! Sheamus levels Orton, sending him flying out of the ring. Sheamus taunts to the crowd to a huge pop, but Jericho slides in behind him and-- Codebreaker! Jericho stands tall to a huge ovation.
- Divas Champion Kaitlyn def. Alicia Fox via the Spear.
- Big Show def. World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio via the Knockout Punch.
- Following the Main Event, the theme of Dolph Ziggler hit and it looked as though he was about to cash-in on Alberto Del Rio. He slid in the ring and handed the referee his briefcase-- Knockout Punch! Big Show lays Ziggler out with a huge right hand! AJ Lee snatches the briefcase from the referee, ensuring the cash-in does not take place any more. Big Show stands tall over Dolph Ziggler and the World Champion, Alberto Del Rio. He grabs the title and raises it above his head. Will we see the giant regain the World Heavyweight Championship this Sunday?
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Post by DTP. on Feb 22, 2013 21:28:50 GMT -5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Friday 1st February 2013...It does feel strange typing "2013" as the year date, haha. Decent promo from the angry Big Show, talking about Alberto Del Rio.Wow, I do however like the decision from Booker T to make an Elimination Chamber match for the pay-per-view. Very different decision, and I like it. So in that case, I'm hoping you decide to reveal a decision on who should be the number one contender headed into WrestleMania XXIX. Big Show defeating Chris Jericho was a fair opening contest, as Jericho only wants to put over other stars now, and it regained Show's lost credibility from the Royal Rumble. Wade Barrett defeating Zack Ryder was effective, and I'm looking forward to the WWE Intercontinental Champion meeting Bo Dallas on RAW, this Monday. Eh, I do wish that we could have seen something different from Dolph Ziggler taking on Sheamus in a first-hour main event...it's a tired out technique. They put on good matches and all, but they've done enough for now. I'm also not a fan of Ziggler being in the Elimination Chamber match, because it eliminates the possibility of a cash-in - and eliminates the purpose of the actual Money in the Bank briefcase. Unless he is eliminated and then cashes in following the match. Yay, The Rock promo. I like that CM Punk returned to have another staredown with Rock, especially via satellite. It certainly boosted the rating a bit, although this calibre a promo should have been saved for RAW, live on television, rather than being on tape delay. I also would have maybe had this take place before Sheamus vs Ziggler. A little late on the card, perhaps. Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara, I hope you sort out. They're so inconsistent with Mysterio being hard to deal with, and Cara being very prone to injuries. Good win against Team Rhodes Scholars, but if you plan to break up Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes - do it right! It is a crime that they have been on such a losing streak and not had a run with the WWE Tag Team Championships yet. Alberto Del Rio and Randy Orton must've been a hard match for Del Rio, with Del Rio still being fresh off of a face turn, and facing the extremely popular Orton. Glad that Big Show, Chris Jericho, Dolph Ziggler and Sheamus got involved, however. I'm hoping you do go for Sheamus against Orton at WrestleMania though, I can imagine it being quite a solid match on the undercard - if not for the World Heavyweight Championship. A good show and I like the direction: I'll give out the next week worth of shows a reply after another reply to WWE 2002.
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Post by Elliot on Feb 23, 2013 17:20:10 GMT -5
WWE Elimination Chamber - February 17th, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana - Pre-Show: Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett def. Bo Dallas via the Bull Hammer to retain the Intercontinental Championship.
[/size] [/li][li]A video package is shown, highlighting the main matches for tonight, starting with the WWE Championship match between The Rock and CM Punk, reminding us how CM Punk stole the WWE Championship two weeks ago and has still yet to return it. It also shows the build towards the Elimination Chamber matches, saying that twelve men will enter the hellish structure tonight, but none of them will leave the same. The package closes on a shot of the Elimination Chamber lowering to the ring before fading to black. [/li][li]The pyrotechnics explode from the stage and we are welcomed by Michael Cole, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John 'Bradshaw' Layfield on commentary. They remind us that tonight is the last stop before WrestleMania and what happens tonight could potentially change the face of WrestleMania completely. But we are going to get right to the action, as the bell rings and Justin Roberts introduces the opening contest-- the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber match! [/li][li] Elimination Chamber Match - World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Big Show vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus vs. Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship. The match got under way, starting off with Sheamus and the Big Show as entrants one and two. These two have had their battles in the past and they relit the flame under their rivalry tonight, inside the Chamber. Big Show took an early advantage, beating down on the Great White and making quick attempts to eliminate him early on, but Sheamus was not going down without a fight. The former World Champions battled it out for a good five minutes before the countdown clock began, inching closer to the third entry into this match. The lights flickered and the next entrant was revealed to be Chris Jericho! Jericho went right to work on his former tag team partner, the Big Show and formed an unlikely alliance with Sheamus. But the first ever Irish-born Champion remembered what had happened this past Friday on SmackDown and clocked Jericho with a huge clothesline. Sheamus and Jericho battled it out, until Sheamus was able to pick Jericho up and plant him with the White Noise! However, Big Show grabbed Sheamus around the throat before he could make the cover, and planted him with a Chokeslam. The countdown clock showed up once more and the spotlight shone over the pod of Dolph Ziggler! The Money in the Bank holder who guaranteed he will become World Heavyweight Champion before WrestleMania one way or another makes his way into the ring, immediately going after the downed Jericho. Sheamus and Big Show continued to fight, taking it to the outside onto the steel floor. Sheamus rammed Big Show's rather large head into the pod of Alberto Del Rio, the giant's skull bouncing off the plexiglass. Sheamus then backed up and delivered a thunderous Brogue Kick to the giant, sending him crashing down to the steel. On the other side of the ring, Ziggler and Jericho were going at it, up until Jericho launched his rival over the top rope and Ziggler's spine connected with the unforgiving steel, the WWE Universe cringing. The klaxon sounded and the next pod to be opened was that of the World Heavyweight Champion, Alberto Del Rio! Del Rio entered the Chamber and started trading blows with Jericho. Del Rio knocked Jericho down with an enziguiri before then going after Sheamus. The Celtic Warrior threw the Champion into the corner and began swinging rights and lefts, knocking Del Rio down to the canvas. Sheamus then walked over to the corner of the ring where Randy Orton's pod was situated, and smiled at him before taunting. He then set up for a Brogue Kick on Del Rio, but he ducked underneath and Sheamus ran into the right hand of the Big Show! The World's Largest Athlete covers Sheamus and gets the three count. Sheamus has been eliminated! The crowd boo as Big Show gets to his feet, screaming that he's the man. Del Rio flies off the top rope with a cross body, but Big Show catches him and starts to laugh, but before he can do anything, Jericho and Ziggler actually work together and each take a leg of Show, sending him backwards and down to the canvas with Del Rio on top of him. Jericho then hit the Lionsault on the giant and went for the cover, but Show kicked out. It was time for the final entrant, and with only one man left, the WWE Universe were excited to see him enter. Randy Orton bursts into the match and hits a clothesline on Dolph Ziggler. Then a clothesline on Chris Jericho. Then one on Alberto Del Rio. Finally, Orton measures Big Show, going for the RKO-- but Show shoves him over the ropes and down to the steel! Big Show then targets Del Rio, measuring him for the Knockout Punch, but Del Rio ducks and then-- low blow to the giant! The fans erupt as Show grabs his crotch in agony. Del Rio then locks in the Cross Armbreaker! Del Rio has the giant where he wants him in the center of the ring! Chris Jericho hits a second Lionsault on Show, while he is still in the Armbreaker. Show finally has no choice but to tap out! Big Show has been eliminated! Ziggler attacks Del Rio before he can even get to his feet and starts to go to work on him, hoping to eliminate the Champion from the match. Jericho and Del Rio double team Ziggler though and hit him with a big double dropkick, sending him flying into the ropes. Jericho is about to go for the Codebreaker, but Del Rio tells him to stop, and then goes for the Cross Armbreaker, but then Jericho stops him. The two argue over who should finish off Ziggler, but then-- RKO! Orton drops Ziggler with a huge RKO and hooks the leg for the three count! Dolph Ziggler has been eliminated! Orton stands up and we are faced with our final three men - Alberto Del Rio, Randy Orton and Chris Jericho. They begin to brawl, Del Rio is thrown to the outside leaving Orton and Jericho to battle. Orton goes for an RKO, but Jericho pushes him away and goes for the Codebreaker - but Orton puts Jericho on the top rope. He viciously bounces Jericho's head off the pod behind him, the WWE Universe cringing at each shot. Del Rio returns to the fray, trading blows with the Viper. Orton somehow battles back-- RKO! Orton hits Del Rio with a huge RKO out of nowhere, but before he can make the cover, he turns around-- Leaping Codebreaker! The crowd erupt as Jericho leaps from the top rope and drills Orton with a Codebreaker! Del Rio covers Orton and gets the three! Randy Orton has been eliminated! We're now down to Del Rio and Jericho! They both get to their feet and square off. They lock up and the battle begins, and after back and forth action, Del Rio finds an opening and goes for the Cross Armbreaker, but somehow, Jericho slips his arm out as Del Rio jumps and trips Del Rio up, locking in the Walls of Jericho! Somehow, Del Rio turns over and grabs Jericho's head, both men falling into a small package-- 1-2-kickout! Both men get to their feet and Jericho goes for a Codebreaker, but Del Rio moves out of the way, Jericho crashing to the mat, and as he gets up-- enziguiri! He hooks the leg-- he's done it! World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio wins the Elimination Chamber via the Cross Armbreaker to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. [/li][li]After the match, both men are laid out, having being worn out from this draining match. The referee goes to hand the World Heavyweight Championship to Del Rio, but that's when the theme of Dolph Ziggler hits! The crowd erupt as Ziggler rushes back to the Chamber with his briefcase in hand, looking to cash-in! He runs up the steel steps and back into the Chamber, handing the briefcase over to the referee, and it seems like this is it! Ziggler measures Del Rio as he slowly climbs to his feet, could this be Ziggler's time to shine? He runs his hands through his hair, preparing for what was about to happen-- Codebreaker! The WWE Universe explode as Jericho gets to his feet and delivers a Codebreaker to Ziggler. Jericho snatches the briefcase from the referee and throws it out of the ring. Jericho looks at Del Rio who had just got to his feet and smirks, before looking back down at Ziggler and leaving. Del Rio raises his World Heavyweight Championship as we fade to black. [/li][li]A video package is shown for WrestleMania XXIX, showing some clips from previous WrestleManias. [/li][li] United States Champion Antonio Cesaro vs. The Miz for the United States Championship. This rivalry has been heating up more and more as the weeks have gone on, and tonight, The Miz hoped to become the United States Champion and represent his country against Cesaro's disparaging remarks towards America. The two battled in what was a very good match, but in the end, Antonio Cesaro was simply too skilled for The Miz to deal with and Cesaro found a way to put the former WWE Champion down, dropping him with The Neutralizer for the victory. United States Champion Antonio Cesaro def. The Miz via The Neutralizer to retain the United States Championship. [/li][li]Afterwards, Cesaro made sure he made it clear that he was still the United States Champion, shoving it in The Miz's face as the referee checked on him. Cesaro may have been holding his head from the wounds he suffered during this match, but he walks out victorious, and is still the United States Champion. [/li][li]Backstage, Josh Mathews is standing alongside the WWE Champion, The Rock to a huge pop. Mathews says that The Rock is still without his title after CM Punk stole it from him two weeks ago, and asks how he feels about Punk's obsession over the Championship. The Rock says that CM Punk is one messed up little man who needs to be set straight, and that will happen tonight. Rock promises that unlike at the Royal Rumble, there will be no controversy, there will be no doubts, he will defeat CM Punk in the middle of that ring one, two, three and retain the WWE Championship, going on to WrestleMania as Champion. He leaves and we return to the show. [/li][li] Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston was an impromptu match made for tonight's show. The All-American American has been on quite a roll these past few weeks since returning on Raw not too long ago. Tonight, his roll looked to continued as he took on the impressive Kofi Kingston, and despite Kingston's best efforts, he was unable to secure the victory, Swagger proving to be too aggressive and too focused to defeat. The former World Heavyweight Champion planted Kingston into the canvas with a vicious Gutwrench Powerbomb and followed it up by making Kingston submit to the dreaded Ankle Lock submission. Jack Swagger def. Kofi Kingston via the Ankle Lock. [/li][li]Jack Swagger, as usual, barely celebrated his victory, standing completely still in the center of the ring with a stern expression on his face. Swagger looks down at Kingston as he holds his ankle in pain, and then leaves the ring, the show continuing. [/li][li]Backstage, the SmackDown General Manager, Booker T and the Raw General Manager, Vickie Guerrero are seen discussing tonight's show. Suddenly, the WWE Tag Team Champions, Team Hell No walk into the room to a huge pop and Vickie welcomes them in, saying she's been hoping they'd turn up. Booker T says that he's got something to tell them both, but that's when Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara walk into the room to another big pop, and Rey says that Booker asked to see him. The two teams looks at each other in confusion and then Booker explains that they've asked them both to come here tonight and bring their gear because he has booked them in a WWE Tag Team Championship match! The crowd cheer as the teams look at each other intensely. Booker says their match is up next, and tells them to go out to the ring. In a show of respect, both teams shake hands before they leave the room, Mysterio and Cara leaving first as Team Hell No watch them leave. [/li][li] WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No vs. Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara for the WWE Tag Team Championships. These teams had been destined to face off for quite some time, the WWE Universe fans of them both. Mysterio kicked things off with Daniel Bryan and flew around the ring in an incredible show of speed and agility. All four men got in on the action and provided us with one of the best tag team matches in quite a while. But unfortunately, all that came to a sudden end, and through no fault of the teams involved-- the theme of The Shield hit the arena to the confusion and shock of many in the WWE Universe, just after Kane and Daniel Bryan threw their opponents from the ring. Team Hell No readied themselves, having experienced The Shield before, but what were they doing here before their match later tonight? Seemingly out of nowhere, they appear and assault the WWE Tag Team Champions, ending the match in a No Contest. WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No vs. Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara goes to a No Contest due to interference. [/li][li]Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns viciously beat down the WWE Tag Team Champions almost with ease, showing just how dominant these guys truly are. But Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara come in for the save! They try their best to battle The Shield, but once again, the trio of rebels prevail and brutalise the masked luchadores. With four of the WWE's biggest stars at their feet, The Shield stood tall in the center of the ring. The three of them looked up to the ceiling where the Elimination Chamber was hung. They smirked into the hard camera and then left as the two tag teams in the ring began to stir. The Shield were clearly sending a message to John Cena, Triple H and Ryback before their match later tonight. [/li][li]Backstage, we are shown CM Punk in his locker room to a fair amount of heat, dangling the WWE Championship over his shoulder. Paul Heyman is standing behind him and then Punk speaks directly into the camera. He tells the WWE Universe that he heard what The Rock said earlier tonight, about him being a "messed up little man", and he didn't take too kindly to it. Punk says that tonight, the WWE Championship is staying right where it belongs, and that's in his possession. CM Punk says that the only person that deserves to go to WrestleMania as Champion is him, not The Rock. Punk says The Rock has had enough WrestleMania spotlight, most of it undeserved. Punk says Rock can just come back and declare that he will Main Event WrestleMania with John Cena, and somehow his wish is granted. He says that The Rock can come back and declare that he will challenge for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble, and again, he gets it. Well tonight, he isn't going to get his own way, because tonight, CM Punk will walk out victorious, and The Rock will have no choice but to ride into the sunset with his tail between his legs and go and make another B-list movie to take his mind off the fact that he won't be appearing at this year's WrestleMania. Punk promises that tonight, there will be no Mr. McMahon to save The Rock, no ridiculous stipulation, just a one way ticket back to Hollywood. That match is up next! [/li][li] WWE Champion The Rock vs. CM Punk with Paul Heyman for the WWE Championship. As confusing as ever, CM Punk enters holding the WWE Championship, despite it not belonging to him. Punk was told if he refused to give back the title this match tonight would be cancelled and Punk would be suspended and denied a Championship match for the foreseeable future, but it was The Rock himself who requested that this match went ahead, claiming that the Board could do what they liked with Punk after tonight, just let him have this match. The two rivals went at it in an all out brawl to begin with, but that soon broke down when CM Punk took advantage, using his technical ability to keep Rock grounded. Throughout the match, Punk continuously shouted "Come on, Dwayne! Come on!". The Rock eventually was able to battle back, much to the dismay of Paul Heyman. The fight went to the outside and The Rock took apart the Spanish announce table. He rolled CM Punk onto it and then set up for a Rock Bottom-- but CM Punk got out of it and hit The Rock with a huge roundhouse kick, causing Rock to fall off the table and down to the floor. Punk then leapt off the table with a big elbow drop. He broke the count before lifting Rock up and bouncing his head off the table. He laid Rock out on the table and then went to the top rope. the crowd watched in awe as Punk flew through the air for a Macho Man-style elbow drop-- and he missed! The Rock moved and Punk drove himself through the Spanish announce table! Rock realised he'd made a narrow escape and immediately capitalised, throwing Punk into the ring and hooking the leg, but only getting a two count! The Rock picked Punk up, but Punk fought back, shoving Rock into the corner and then levelling him with a big running knee to the face. He went for the bulldog, but The Rock stopped, dragged Punk back towards him-- Rock Bottom! He covered him-- but another two count! The Rock then lifts CM Punk up one more time and plants him with a spinebuster. In classic Rocky style, he goes for the People's Elbow, but Punk trips The Rock up and locks in the Anaconda Vice! Will The Rock tap out?! The Rock rolls Punk over, turning it into a cover, but Punk kicks out. He lifts The Rock onto his shoulders for a Go To Sleep, a smug grin on his face, but The Rock grabs Punk's leg as he comes down-- a second Rock Bottom! He hooks Punk's leg--- 1-2-3! WWE Champion The Rock def. CM Punk with Paul Heyman via the Rock Bottom to retain the WWE Championship. [/li][li]The feeling in the arena is joy as The Rock raises the WWE Championship above his head. CM Punk rolls out of the ring and drops to his knees, literally in tears. Paul Heyman consoles Punk, but Punk screams for Heyman not to touch him. Punk looks into the ring, his bottom lip quivering like a five year old. The Rock simply basks in the glory and support from his fans as Punk retreats up the ramp, looking like someone just took his lollipop. A big victory for The Rock, and it looks as though he will be going to WrestleMania as the WWE Champion - but who will he face? [/li][li]Backstage, John Cena is shown preparing for the Main Event which will take place later on. He gets a good pop, but not as big of a pop as when Triple H walks onto the scene. Triple H says that he hopes they are on the same page tonight, because they may have had their battles in the past, but this is about the future of the WWE, not their egos. Cena agrees, saying that tonight is about ending The Shield. Triple H says that when they put him through a table on Monday, that only made him want to do this more. He says that he and Cena are the only guys with Elimination Chamber experience out there tonight, but this will be completely different. Triple H says they can forget about previous experience, because this is a Six-Man Tag Team match, and at any point this could turn into a 3-on-1 mugging. Cena says he understands what it means, but if he has to take on all three by himself, he won't back down. The two stop talk when Ryback enters the room, receiving another big pop. Ryback practically ignores Triple H and stares right into John Cena's eyes. Triple H steps in between them and says they all need to be on the same page. Ryback says that tonight isn't about eliminating The Shield - tonight is about destroying The Shield. Ryback repeats "Feed me Shield!" a few times as the scene fades away. [/li][li] Divas Champion Kaitlyn vs. Tamina Snuka for the Divas Championship. Yeah... Kaitlyn wins. Divas Champion Kaitlyn def. Tamina Snuka via the Spear to retain the Divas Championship. [/li][li]Before the Main Event takes place, we are shown a video package that shows all the assaults The Shield has committed over the past few months, mainly on Ryback. It shows their path of destruction right up until Triple H returned to stop them. We are reminded that Paul Heyman was all but revealed as the man behind The Shield, Heyman still denies that he is in control, and that he only knows who is in charge. But this isn't about the conspiracies, this is about revenge. It's time for the first ever Six-Man Tag Team Elimination Chamber match! [/li][li] Six-Man Tag Team Elimination Chamber Match - John Cena, Triple H & Ryback vs. The Shield started off with Seth Rollins of The Shield kicking things off with Ryback. Not the best start for The Shield and Rollins looked like he had seen a ghost. Michael Cole says that The Shield are a force to be reckoned with together, but on their own, can they truly match the team of Cena, Triple H and Ryback? Ryback wastes no time and drills Rollins with one of the sickest clotheslines in the history of this sport. The crowd erupt as Ryback rips into Rollins. He throws him into the corner and begins to deliver thunderous shoulders to the sternum of the Shield member, one after another until Rolling was gasping for air. Ryback was clearly intent on breaking each member of The Shield tonight with no intention of getting the victory, and more just annihilating his competition. He throws Rollins over the ropes and down to the steel! He leaves the ring and then goes on to launch Rollins spine first into the plexiglass on the pod of Dean Ambrose! Ryback screams at the glass, but in his defence, Ambrose gets right up to the glass and touches noses (almost) with Ryback. Ryback then punches the glass, startling Ambrose and sending him stumbling back in his pod. Ryback turns around into a running Rollins-- but he moves and Rollins collides with the pod again! Ryback is decimating Rollins and throws him back into the ring. We can faintly here John Cena and Triple H shouting "pin him" to Ryback, but it seems Ryback only wants to inflict more pain. The countdown begins and then the next pod opens, revealing that Dean Ambrose is the next entrant! Ambrose enters the ring and attacks Ryback from behind, taking some heat off of Rollins. But Ryback holds his own against two members of The Shield, throwing Ambrose to the canvas and then meeting him with a clothesline. However, the numbers game eventually catches up to him and the duo of Rollins and Ambrose beat down on the man they have been targeting most since their debut. Ambrose tells Rollins to go up top, and he hits Ryback with a big missile dropkick. We see John Cena with his hands on his head inside his pod. They throw Ryback to the outside onto the steel and then follow him out. They lift him up and throw him spine first into the pod of Roman Reigns. Reigns sadistically smirks as Ryback is continuously bounced off his pod. However, Ryback begins to fight back as the WWE Universe erupt, Ryback throwing his opponents to the steel floor. He launches Rollins over the ropes, back into the ring and then he lifts Ambrose up, going for Shell Shocked on the steel. He begins marching around, but at the same time, the countdown clock starts-- Roman Reigns is the next entrant-- OH MY GOD! Reigns explodes from his pod, runs right across the steel floor and Spears Ryback through the plexiglass pod on the opposite side! The crowd are in disbelief as the big Ryback lays in a heap on the floor, surrounded in huge shards of glass. Reigns gets to his feet and screams at the top of his lungs, still pumped from what just took place. Cena and Triple H watch from the opposite side of the ring in shock, holding their heads. The Shield are in full control, and looking at the situation, Ryback can only blame himself for not eliminating Seth Rollins when he could. The Shield lifts Ryback out of the carnage and-- THROUGH THE OTHER POD! They triple whip him right across the length of the ring and Ryback crashes right through the second empty pod! Ryback falls to the floor and is quite clearly out of it. Even the monster cannot withstand such punishment. The Shield lifts Ryback up again and throw him into the ring. They set him up for the final blow, lifting him onto Reigns' shoulders-- Triple Powerbomb! Reigns covers Ryback and gets the three count! Ryback has been eliminated!The WWE Universe are in utter disbelief at the situation before them. Somehow, all three Shield members drew numbers two, three and four and have just decimated Ryback, eliminating him from the match. This means that the next entrant, whether it be John Cena or Triple H will have to fight all three Shield members for five minutes. The countdown clock begins and the next entrant is... Triple H, the WWE Universe erupting as he enters. He bursts into the match and doesn't even think about the 3-on-1 situation, simply swinging his fists at anyone who comes near him. Somehow he manages to keep them at bay for quite a while, but the numbers game catches up with him and The Shield beat him down, just like they did with Ryback. John Cena looks extremely worried in his pod, as this looks like it could be a complete whitewash for The Shield. Shield throw Triple H to the outside and then throw him into the chain mesh that surrounds them. This is a straight up mugging, and somebody better check who drew those numbers. They throw The Game back into the ring and they looks very confident. It looks as though they're setting up for another Triple Powerbomb-- but Triple H fights back, delivering right hands to all three men. He clotheslines Ambrose over the top rope, then back body drops Rollins out with him! Reigns is the only guy left with Triple H, and he falls victim to a huge spinebuster from the Cerebral Assassin! All four men are laid out as the countdown clock begins. Triple H is about to get some help! John Cena enters the match as the final entrant and immediately grabs Seth Rollins on the outside. Cena throws Rollins into the pod he just left and slides the door shut! Cena then grabs Ambrose and throws him into the pod glass, his head bouncing off of it. Cena then holds the pod door shut, preventing Rollins from leaving. He looks at Triple H and yells "Get him!". The Game sees that he's alone with Roman Reigns and doesn't need to be told twice-- Pedigree! Cover and an elimination! Roman Reigns has been eliminated! It's two-on-two! Cena opens the pod door and throws Rollins into the ring, grabbing Ambrose himself and throwing him in after. The Game and Cena brawl with Rollins and Ambrose in a true showdown. The fight breaks down until Cena lifts Ambrose up for an Attitude Adjustment, but Rollins delivers a superkick to Cena! Cena falls back and Ambrose rolls him up, and he grips his right hand onto the ropes and steals a pinfall! In what is possibly the biggest shock in Elimination Chamber history, Dean Ambrose just pinned John Cena! John Cena has been eliminated! John Cena can't believe it either as the referee asks him to leave the Chamber. Ambrose smugly waves goodbye to Cena as he is escorted out of the Chamber. But Cena shoves the referee out of the way-- clothesline to Ambrose! And-- Attitude Adjustment to Seth Rollins! The crowd erupts as Cena leaves, but not without making an impact. Triple H comes to, gradually getting to his feet and see that the two Shield members are laid out. Rollins slowly gets to his feet-- Pedigree! And it's over! Seth Rollins has been eliminated! It's down to Triple H and Dean Ambrose, will The Game put away The Shield for good? It seems like he could! The Game picks Ambrose up, but the remaining Shield member fights back momentarily, fending Triple H off. However, when he goes for a big right hand, Triple H ducks and then kicks Ambrose in the gut. It's time for another Pedigree-- and he hits it! But wait... the lights go out! The WWE Universe goes almost silent as the arena is pitch black for about fifteen seconds. Suddenly the lights come back on-- IT'S BROCK LESNAR! Brock Lesnar is inside the Elimination Chamber with Paul Heyman right behind him! Triple H turns around and gets hoisted up-- F5! F5 to The Game! Lesnar looks down at Triple H who is out cold and smirks. Heyman is laughing uncontrollably, behaving like the mad scientist he once was. Lesnar grabs the motionless Dean Ambrose and drops him on top of Triple H. The referee just stands there and Lesnar screams at him, telling him to count. The referee wasn't going to argue with someone like Lesnar and dropped to the canvas and counted the three-- The Shield win! The Shield def. John Cena, Triple H & Ryback via the F5 from Brock Lesnar. [/li][li]The atmosphere in the arena cannot be described as Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman stand tall over Triple H as Ambrose doesn't even seem to know where he is. He rolls out of the ring leaving Lesnar, Heyman and Triple H alone. Is Brock Lesnar in cahoots with The Shield? Is he the man Paul Heyman was talking about?! Why is Brock Lesnar back?! So many unanswered questions and with WrestleMania looming less than two months away, what will this do to the landscape of the grandest stage of them all?[/li][/ul] Copyright © 2013 World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.[/blockquote][/font]
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Post by Planktung on Feb 24, 2013 2:05:03 GMT -5
Alright, Elimination Chamber. Glad Wade Barrett managed to retain the Intercontinental Championship over Bo Dallas. I suspect this isn't the end of Bo in his chase for the gold, though I really hope I'm wrong on that. Onto the main show, fantastic Elimination Chamber match to open. Loved the ending sequence with Del Rio and Jericho going at it. I had assumed we would get either Del Rio/Ziggler or Del Rio/Orton as the final two. Happy I was wrong. Del Rio retaining the title was the right call. Loved the aftermath with Ziggler's attempted cash-in. Further build for Ziggler/Jericho at WrestleMania, I would assume. Really curious though as to who Del Rio will defend the title against. If it's not anyone who just participated in the Chamber match, then I'm seriously clueless. Up next, very pleased to see Antonio Cesaro remain the United States Champion. Also admire that the finish didn't set up a rematch as opposed to what we got in real life. Keep Cesaro on a steady push, and he'll be a monster ready to break out into the main event scene. Good filler match with Jack Swagger going over Kofi Kingston. All of the build up for Swagger makes me wonder if you're going for the real life route of him against Del Rio at WrestleMania. Certainly wouldn't be against it. A bit of a bummer that the WWE Tag Team championship match ended through Shield shenanigans. Don't really think this needed to happen, but whatever. A bit surprised to see Rock and CM Punk not close the show. Guess something major will be going down in the Tag Team Chamber match. Anywho, Rock retaining the title was expected. He and Cena at WrestleMania for the WWE Championship seems all but confirmed at this point. Makes me wonder what Punk will be doing at the grand event. Pretty disappointing with the write up for the Divas Championship match. Just really cheap to sly your way out of doing a legitimate write up for it. Kaitlyn retaining was obvious. If we get Kaitlyn vs. AJ at WrestleMania, I want a full write up. Seriously. Don't think I won't fly to England, find your home, and slash your tires. Lastly, incredible six Man Tag Team Elimination Chamber match. Ryback being the first one eliminated is rather surprising, but establishes the dominance of The Shield in the structure. Holy f*ck! Ambrose pins Cena! Part of me resents that decision, feeling that it is far too close to WrestleMania for Cena to take a pinfall loss, especially to someone so new to the main roster such as Ambrose. But on the other, Dean Ambrose just pinned John Cena! Really admire that Ambrose was the one to go the distance for The Shield, and going toe to toe with Triple H. Brock Lesnar! Wasn't expecting him to make an appearance here. Ambrose looked like a motherf*cking star in this match. Pinning Cena and Hunter seriously gives him the biggest rub that I can recall is quite some time. And the finish was such a great way to set up the rematch with Lesnar and Triple H for WrestleMania, even if it's not one that I particularly care to see. Overall, a fantastic pay-per-view. So many highlights, especially your booking of Ambrose in the Elimination Chamber match. Definitely psyched for the rest of the Road to WrestleMania.
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Post by tg11 on Feb 25, 2013 10:52:12 GMT -5
Elimination Chamber Review
I just loved Alberto Del Rio retaining his World Heavyweight Championship inside the Elimination Chamber because it was Del Rio's debut inside the Chamber that being that it was his first Chamber match, as he comes into the chamber and wins to retain his World Heavyweight Championship because I would have thought that Del Rio would lose the title but then when Ziggler looks like he is about to cash in, Jericho lays out Ziggler with a Codebreaker stopping Ziggler's attempt to cash in, that's why I think it will be Jericho vs Ziggler at WrestleMania with Dolph's briefcase being on the line in their match
Cesaro retains his WWE United States Championship yet again against Miz, just goes to show you that no one can beat Cesaro for that title not even The Miz of all people, that is why it makes me wonder if anyone can beat Cesaro but I wouldn't be surprised to see Cesaro defend his WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania 29 but the question is, is just who he will face at WrestleMania 29?
Love Rock's interview and I have a feeling he will retain the WWE Championship against CM Punk
Jack Swagger is getting more and more impressive ever since returning and he beats Kofi in dominating fashion, love this new vicious streak of Swagger's, because it makes him look more dangerous in the ring and makes him look more serious but I wonder if Swagger will set his sights on the World Heavyweight Championship sooner or later but I wonder if you will have Swagger debut his manager Zeb Colter
The WWE Tag Team Championship match between Team Hell No and Rey & Cara ends in a no contest because of The Shield (Ambrose, Reigns, and Rollins) attacking both teams laying them out sending a strong message to Cena, Ryback and Triple H that The Shield are not afraid of them or anyone in the WWE and that they can physically impose their will on anybody at any time, definitely love the attack because it sets the tone
CM Punk is really deluded, he is just delusional to think that the WWE Championship still belongs to him even after losing the WWE Championship to The Rock at the Royal Rumble but I just hope Punk gets his ass kicked by Rock again sooner or later
Rock wins, Rock wins, Rock wins, he retains his WWE Championship against CM Punk in a great match even better than their Royal Rumble encounter, because this match-up could have went either way but now that Rock is still the WWE Champion, The Rock will be heading into WrestleMania as the WWE Champion while Punk he is literally crying like a baby after the match and ordering Heyman not to touch him, I wonder if this will lead to CM Punk and Paul Heyman splitting up and if so, then I wonder if this will lead to CM Punk challenging The Undertaker for WrestleMania 29 and if he does, then Punk will have a chance to make history again considering he was champion for 434 days and since Rock has beaten him twice, the only thing Punk has to do to prove himself would be facing The Undertaker at WrestleMania 29 going up against Undertaker's 20-0 streak
Kaitlyn retains her WWE Divas Championship against Tamina, it was a predictable result but nevertheless it sets up Kaitlyn vs AJ at WrestleMania 29 for the WWE Divas Championship so I can live with that
The Shield with another massive win beating Cena, Ryback and Triple H the COO all be it by controversial means inside the first ever 6-Man Tag Team Elimination Chamber Match because of the lights going out and coming back on, Brock Lesnar is in the ring, he is in the Chamber somehow and Brock just gives HHH an enormous F-5 while dragging Ambrose's unconscious body on top of HHH to pin HHH 1....2...3, it makes me wonder if Brock Lesnar is connected to The Shield and if he is, then it makes me wonder if Brock is the leader of The Shield and if he is, then Heyman must have put them all together
Great Elimination Chamber pay per view and I can't wait until RAW, Main Event and Smackdown!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Elliot on Feb 26, 2013 16:16:26 GMT -5
Monday Night Raw - February 18th, 2013 in Lafayette, Louisiana - Before the show opens up, we are shown the recap of last night's WWE Elimination Chamber event, highlighting not only The Rock's victory over CM Punk to retain the WWE Championship, but the first-ever Six-Man Elimination Chamber match which The Shield won thanks to interference from a returning Brock Lesnar. Monday Night Raw then gets under way.
- Without any opening pyrotechnics, the theme of Brock Lesnar hits to a huge reaction of both boos and cheers, but mostly heat from the Louisiana crowd. Lesnar walks out, along with Paul Heyman who follows with a sick grin on his face. The duo enter the ring and Paul Heyman speaks about how he warned Triple H that he was making a huge mistake last night, but he refused to listen. Heyman says that he told him that he wouldn't be held responsible for what happened to him, and he got exactly what he deserved. He openly admits that he and Brock Lesnar are back in the WWE and they were the ones paying The Shield to do their job. He says that Lesnar decided the time was right to show Triple H that any time he is going to come back, Brock Lesnar is going to send him back to where he came from. Lesnar takes the microphone from Heyman and speaks, saying that Triple H should have learnt his lesson the first time when he broke his arm at SummerSlam, never to come back, but he just couldn't stay away. He says that he's back to do exactly the same and put The Game away for good this time. Heyman speaks again, saying that with Brock Lesnar back, the entire landscape of the WWE has changed and Triple H should think twice before sticking his big nose back into his business. Heyman says that conveniently, Triple H isn't here tonight, and so he and Brock are going to take the night off, because the WWE Universe don't even deserve to be in the presence of such greatness that is Brock Lesnar. Lesnar takes the microphone for a final word, saying that it's "Game over" for Triple H before dropping it to the canvas and leaving to his theme alongside Heyman.
- We are told by Michael Cole that tonight, the Chairman of the WWE, Mr. McMahon will be here and he will confront CM Punk in regards to his recent actions, stealing the WWE Championship from The Rock two weeks ago. AND, John Cena will speak about his Championship choice at WrestleMania after he was unable to reveal his decision due to an attack from The Shield three weeks ago on Raw. All that and more, tonight!
- World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio def. Dolph Ziggler with AJ Lee & Big E Langston via Disqualification after involvement from a returning Mark Henry. Following the match, the World's Strongest Man continued his assault on the World Heavyweight Champion, plating him with the World's Strongest Slam.
- Jack Swagger def. Kofi Kingston via the Ankle Lock.
- Ryback def. Epico & Primo via a double Shell Shocked. After the match, Ryback declared that he was not finished with The Shield and said that he was still going to get his revenge on the renegade group
- To a huge pop, the 2013 Royal Rumble winner, John Cena made his way to the ring, apparently for the announcement to his choice of Championship match at WrestleMania. He got on the microphone and told the WWE Universe that three weeks ago, he was about to reveal his choice of opponent for WrestleMania, but he was interrupted by The Shield. He says that despite his loss last night, he has to forget about what happened and think about the future, because what's more important is the WrestleMania Main Event, because without one, the event wouldn't be the same. He says that in a way, The Shield has helped him out, because he was able to have a bit more time to think about who he wants to face. He says that there are two World Championships, and he has a history with both Champions, but when it came down to it, the choice was obvious for him. He says that it was intended to be "Once in a Lifetime", but since that once in a lifetime experience, something has been eating away at him for nearly a year and it hasn't gone away. He says that they all know where he's going with this, so he isn't going to waste any more time-- but then the theme of the WWE Champion, The Rock hits! The WWE Universe erupt as the Great One makes his way down to the ring to confront John Cena. He stands across from the Royal Rumble winner and stares him in the eye. He says that he knows John Cena is about to declare that he will face him for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania, and he believes most people will assume The Rock will come out here and degrade John Cena and talk about fruity pebbles and his mangina. The crowd laugh, but The Rock says that isn't going to happen, because he's come out here to simply say-- "You're on!". The crowd erupt as Cena smiles, before saying that The Rock guessed right, and he wants to face him one more time at WrestleMania XXIX, and he wants them to make it even bigger than the first time. The Rock says he's confident they can do that and extends his hand. Cena seems reluctant to take it at first, but with the WrestleMania sign looming above them, the two shake hands to confirm their WrestleMania rematch for April 7th, 2013. A graphic appears on the titantron, showing their WrestleMania match is indeed confirmed and the two part ways, The Rock taking his leave as his theme plays. The biggest match of 2012 returns to be the biggest match of 2013 too. But will the result be any different? FInd out on April 7th, 2013 when these two collide for only the second time in history.
- United States Champion Antonio Cesaro def. Chris Jericho via The Neutralizer after Dolph Ziggler got involved.
- Tamina Snuka def. Divas Champion Kaitlyn via a Samoan Drop.
- WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No def. Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara via the Chokeslam from Kane to retain the WWE Tag Team Championships.
- Randy Orton vs. Sheamus went to a No Contest when The Shield got involved.
- After the match, The Shield continued their beatdown on Orton and Sheamus, but were put to a halt when the theme of Ryback hit and he came out to make the save. Ryback, Orton and Sheamus were able to fend off the group of young superstars and stand tall inside the ring, even despite Orton and Sheamus' differences. The Shield were made to retreat by the three huge stars, but even they had smiles on their faces. What were they up to here tonight?
- To close the show, we hear the theme of the Chairman, Mr. McMahon as he makes his way to the ring, ready to confront CM Punk about his actions over the past couple of weeks. He gets in the ring and says that two weeks ago, CM Punk committed a crime, plain and simple when he stole the WWE Championship from The Rock. He says that the Board of Directors gave him a warning and ordered him to return the title belt, but he did not do so. Fortunately, he relinquished the belt when he was defeated by The Rock last night at WWE Elimination Chamber, but he must still suffer the consequences, and those are severe consequences. McMahon says that the WWE Universe knows exactly what he's about to say to CM Punk, but he isn't going to do it without him here, so he calls Punk down to the ring to do this to his face. The theme of CM Punk hits and he reluctantly makes his way to the ring, aware of the words Mr. McMahon is about to speak. He enters the ring and speaks to the Chairman, telling him that unemployment doesn't scare him, because the last time he left the WWE, they cried and begged him to come back because their product fell apart without him. He says that no matter what anyone else says, he is the face of the WWE! Not John Cena, not Randy Orton, definitely not The Rock-- CM Punk! Mr. McMahon says that he has never once doubted CM Punk's ability, or his drawing power, but at the end of the day, rules are rules, and everyone must obey them or they will find themselves without a WWE contract. CM Punk says Vince can fire him, he doesn't care, because he will simply go somewhere else and make them a hell of a lot of money. McMahon laughs and says that it doesn't matter what Punk says, he's committed the crime, so now he has to serve the time. "CM Punk... YOU'RE--".
- The WWE Universe erupt as a familiar sound echoes around the arena-- GONG! It is deafening here in Louisiana! CM Punk and Mr. McMahon both look on in shock as the lights go a dark blue and thunder tolls around the arena. Mr. McMahon leaves the ring, leaving CM Punk alone as smoke fills the stage. The legendary Undertaker walks out onto the stage and vintage style, slowly approaching the ring as chills run up the spines of everyone here in Lafayette. The phenom enters the ring and stands face-to-face with CM Punk as his theme continues to play. Monday Night Raw fades to an awe-inspiring close as The Undertaker stares right through CM Punk, who looks like he's seen a ghost.
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Post by Elliot on Feb 26, 2013 16:44:16 GMT -5
| April 7th, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey | WWE Championship Match The Rock [C] vs. John Cena | More matches to be announced. |
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Post by Elliot on Feb 26, 2013 17:03:36 GMT -5
WRESTLINGINC.COM REPORT -- February 19th, 2013; written by Ryan Clarke.
The Shield to speak next Monday on Raw - According to an early preview for next Monday's Raw, The Shield are set to "explain their purpose", live in front of the WWE Universe. It is thought that their ties with Paul Heyman are now cut after it was revealed he and Brock Lesnar were the ones paying them to do their dirty work. The Shield are expected to explain their most recent attack on Randy Orton and Sheamus, most likely to begin building towards a possible WrestleMania match against them and Ryback. WWE creative are said to be extremely high on The Shield as of late, believing all have longevity in the WWE being both good on the microphone and in the ring. All three are apparently set to be "big players" in the future.
Mark Henry returns to the WWE - As seen this Monday on Raw, the World Strongest Man, Mark Henry returned to the WWE and attacked the World Heavyweight Champion, Alberto Del Rio during his match with Dolph Ziggler. The current plan is to run this angle mainly on SmackDown as the main angle going into WrestleMania for the World title. Expect Mark Henry to appear at tonight's SmackDown tapings to continue the angle. This is apparently part of Mark Henry's final run with the company, and what better way to send him off than with a Main Event WrestleMania match for the World Heavyweight Championship, with a good possibility that he will walk out as the winner. However, no results are set in stone for obvious reasons, and anything can change.
Jack Swagger on the rise? - Since returning to the WWE, Jack Swagger has been squashing superstars and making them submit with the Ankle Lock. According to various sources, the creative team are looking to utilise Jack Swagger as a major character going into WrestleMania, but it isn't certain where he will be positioned on the card, if at all. The most recent rumours were that Jack Swagger will be receiving a manager to do his talking, but there have been no signs of a manager in the past few weeks. More on this as it comes.
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Post by tg11 on Feb 26, 2013 18:30:58 GMT -5
RAW Review
The Undertaker is back and I for one am so happy that Undertaker is back and he and Punk having a staredown to end the show, I really hope it sets up a match between these 2 at WrestleMania 29, Best in the World vs The Streak, the longest-reigning WWE Champion of the modern era 434 day streak against Undertaker's 20-0 streak, and Undertaker I really hope he beats some respect into CM Punk because CM Punk has been clamoring on and on about respect and about how he doesn't get it from the WWE Universe, well to earn respect, go up against Undertaker at WrestleMania and beat him ending his streak
Randy Orton and Sheamus' match not happening because of The Shield getting involved, that was so great, The Shield again sending a strong message but I can see Randy Orton turning heel on Sheamus soon enough or Sheamus turning heel on Orton because their feud just needs to happen now and soon enough one of them is going to have to turn heel
Team Hell No defeat Rey and Cara to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship, I really wanted to see them lose the titles because they have been champions for so long and at this point they just need to go their separate ways
Tamina defeats Kaitlyn the WWE Divas Champion, I wonder if you are setting up towards a rematch between these 2 for WrestleMania 29 and if you are, then please add AJ into the mix making it a Triple-Threat for the WWE Divas Championship
Cesaro defeats Jericho, I would definitely pay to see that match on live TV, and it would make for a great feud down the road but I love how Ziggler got involved in Jericho's match because it further continues Dolph and Jericho's rivalry which no doubt will head into a match for WrestleMania
Rock/Cena II for WrestleMania 29 for the WWE Championship, that I can live with
Ryback beats both Epico and Primo, just goes to show you just how much of a beast Ryback still is, but at this point Ryback just needs to be done with The Shield and they need to be done with him because Ryback needs to move on to bigger things just like how The Shield need to move on to bigger and better things
Swagger being a Real American defeats Kofi again, I really hope Swagger gets a push and soon but please, please bring in Zeb Colter for Swagger
Mark Henry returns and makes an immediate impact attacking Del Rio, please re-open the Hall of Pain and Henry needs to induct new members, but mostly he needs to take back the World Heavyweight Championship but I wouldn't be surprised if Henry ends up facing Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 29 with Ziggler cashing in at WrestleMania 29
But I loved the opening of RAW with Brock Lesnar and Heyman, so they are connected to The Shield
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