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Post by Elliot on Jan 30, 2014 6:51:38 GMT -5
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Post by Elliot on Jan 30, 2014 6:52:31 GMT -5
Reserved just in case, yo.
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Post by Elliot on Jan 30, 2014 6:56:37 GMT -5
Sunday, January 26th, 2014 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Kickoff Match: New Age Outlaws def. WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust (New Champions)
One night a year, thirty of the WWE's greatest superstars compete for a once in a lifetime chance to headline WrestleMania and challenge for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Tonight is that night. The tension is high, the determination is clear, the reward is within reach, but only one man can leave with the privilege of a one-way ticket straight to the main event of the grandest stage of them all - WrestleMania XXX. Thirty men, one winner, who will it be?
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Bray Wyatt def. Daniel Bryan; After a gruelling match, one that had the WWE Universe chanting "This is awesome", these two bitter rivals brought their feud to a close after Bray Wyatt caught Bryan off a suicide dive and drove him head first into the barricade with a Sister Abigail, and shortly after, rolled Bryan into the ring before planting him again, this time hooking the leg for the cover. Bray Wyatt celebrates alongside his followers, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, bloodied mouth and all, showing the battle scars from this outstanding contest. But with Daniel Bryan defeated by the man who took him under his wing, where does he go from here?
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Brock Lesnar def. Big Show; Before the bell even rang, Brock Lesnar unleashed a vicious assault on the World's Largest Athlete, brutalizing him with a steel chair. When the match officially began, the Big Show showed how resiliant he truly is, levelling Lesnar immediately with a Knockout Punch. But while that would have put any regular man flat on his back, it didn't take the 'beast incarnate' out for long, and Lesnar went on to deliver an unbelievable F-5, showing his inhuman strength, and pinning the giant for the victory. Brock Lesnar celebrated his win, but only for a brief moment before once again grabbing a steel chair and laying waste to the seven footer, shot after shot after shot, driving the steel chair across the leg, arm and spine of the Big Show. Lesnar even broken one of the chairs in half as a result of the constant hits and replaced it with a fresh one. Leaving the giant battered a bruised, Brock Lesnar sent a message to the entire WWE locker room.
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WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton def. John Cena (Title retained); Two men who know each other very well, having fought countless times over the past decade. The match went back and forth as expected, and when things got desperate, even pulled a few tricks out of their sleeves by using the other's signature moves to attempt to finish the match. But as John Cena seemed to be closing in on a victory, the sinister scream was heard and the lights cut out, only to return to normal, revealing the arrival of the Wyatt Family. With the distraction caused, John Cena turned around into an RKO from Orton, allowing him to hook the leg and walk away with the victory, and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship still in his possession. Randy Orton quickly fled the scene, wanting no part of the Wyatt Family, clutching his title and leaving through the Pittsburgh crowd. Meanwhile, inside the ring, the Wyatt Family surrounded the body of John Cena who was slowly coming to. A vicious avalanche splash from Rowan, followed immediately by a devastating clothesline from Luke Harper delivered further damage to the former World Champion, and it was finished off by Bray Wyatt, who hit a Sister Abigail on John Cena after declaring that he and his Family are the "creators of the new world". The disturbing scenes came to an end as the Wyatt Family stood tall over the motionless John Cena.
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Batista wins the Royal Rumble Match; Coming in at #28, the returning Animal, Batista outlasted his twenty-nine opponents and went on to win his second Royal Rumble, earning him a one-way ticket directly to the Main Event of WrestleMania XXX! Deserving of a mention is the man who fought valiantly until the final two - Roman Reigns. But despite his triumphant return, the WWE Universe didn't seem very pleased with the results, booing the Animal out of the building, many disappointed by the lack of Daniel Bryan, clearly as per order of the Authority. Is Batista going to let this public distaste hinder his road to WrestleMania? We think not. The 2014 Royal Rumble is now over and WrestleMania is well and truly on the horizon, but what else will unfold with the big event just seventy days away? Anything can happen in the WWE, and it's a guarantee that anything and everything will happen.
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Post by Elliot on Jan 30, 2014 6:57:51 GMT -5
Monday, January 27th, 2014 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio Just twenty-four hours removed from the annual Royal Rumble, and it's safe to say that the WWE Universe are eager to begin the road to WrestleMania, but one man who will be even more eager is the winner of last night's official Royal Rumble match is the Animal, Batista. Despite the negative reaction after his victory, you can guarantee the former World Champion couldn't care less what people think about him, because his sights are firmly focused on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and that headlining match.
Opening up the show was a recap of the Wyatt Family's assault on John Cena following his loss to Randy Orton, which the Wyatts also had a hand in with a distraction. Concluding on a shot of the Wyatt Family standing over a fallen John Cena, the video package ended, and we were taken live to the Quicken Loans Arena, just in time for the entrance of the Authority, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. As you would expect, a less-than-welcoming response from the WWE Universe, but it didn't bother the power couple who were clearly elated with the "success" of last night's Royal Rumble event. Entering the ring, Triple H mocked the WWE Universe, "Did somebody not get what they wanted?", quivering his bottom lip, the hatred pouring in from the sea of fans. Upon the announcement of an Elimination Chamber match at the February 23rd Pay-Per-View event by Stephanie McMahon, the duo were (thankfully) interrupted by the increasingly popular Daniel Bryan to a deafening show of support from the WWE Universe. Immediately, Bryan played with the Authority, sarcastically telling the fans to not chant "Yes!" or "Daniel Bryan" because they didn't want to make the Authority mad. But the WWE Universe wanted to do just that, and began chanting his name. Stephanie McMahon laughed and said the WWE Universe are dumber than she thought for falling for Bryan's tricks. Bryan gets straight to business, declaring his anger at not being included in the Royal Rumble, to which the Authority claimed that they were merely looking out for Bryan's health and not forcing him to compete twice. The WWE Universe and Bryan himself were buying none of that excuse, and Bryan continuously told Stephanie and Triple H to "listen to the people", and the people responded with chants of "Yes!" and "Daniel Bryan". Bryan states that he wanted in the Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and told Triple H that "neither of us should leave this ring until I get what I want". However, Triple H replied with a cryptic response, saying that Bryan "has some company", which brought out none other than The Shield. Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns surrounded the ring, and despite Bryan quickly grabbing a steel chair, he was unable to stop the attack as he was clubbed from behind, courtesy of Reigns. They quickly began to beat down on Bryan, but help was one the way as Sheamus hit the ring, coming to the aid of Daniel Bryan. However, even the Celtic Warrior found himself on the receiving end of a Shield assault. It was only when further help came in the form of John Cena that the playing field levelled up and it was three-on-three. Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and John Cena successfully fought off the Hounds of Justice, sending them retreating back through the crowd. Surely the Authority will have something to say about the involvement of Sheamus and Cena, which can only mean that this isn't over.
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The Real Americans with Zeb Colter def. Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara; Following a usual rant from Zeb Colter that included an accusation that both Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara were "criminals", the two teams got to work. However, when the two luchadores began taking control, Zeb Colter delivered a slap to Jack Swagger to the shock of the crowd. The slap clearly aggravated Swagger, but instead of retaliating, Swagger took out that anger on his opponents, what Colter clearly intended. Despite Mysterio and Cara's best efforts, the Real Americans came back to win when Cesaro caught Sin Cara off a springboard with an impressive uppercut and followed it up with the Neutralizer. In the words of John 'Bradshaw' Layfield, " we could be looking at future Tag Team Champions", and not many would argue with that. Zeb Colter has created an outstanding team, and the Real Americans have shown no signs of slowing down, coming off Cesaro's impressive Royal Rumble appearance.
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R-Truth def. Fandango with Summer Rae; Embarrassment followed Fandango to Raw tonight when he was eliminated by the four-foot-five El Torito in last night's Royal Rumble Match. Looking to regain some credibility, Fandango tried to score a victory over R-Truth, but unfortunately for him, the black cloud seems to be following him around as he was put down by the former United States Champion with the Lil' Jimmy. Xavier Woods, who was on commentary, hopped up from his seat and celebrated with his mentor as Summer Rae pulled her man from the ring. Fandango's streak of bad luck shows no signs of ending, and it doesn't like like it's something he can dance out of.
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The Battle of Cleveland: Dolph Ziggler def. The Miz; A match specifically designed to entertain the residents of Cleveland here on Raw. In a back and forth encounter between two native Clevelanders, these two looked to gain some momentum after being unable to win the Royal Rumble last night. The Miz looked to have it when he locked in the Figure-Four Leg Lock, adopted from WWE Hall of Famer, Ric Flair. But Ziggler managed to reach the ropes, and after a series of counters, Ziggler was able to connect with the ZigZag on Miz for the victory. Delivering a loss to The Miz in his hometown must've hit hard for the former WWE Champion, but Ziggler was on top of the moon. Ziggler is looking to get back on top following his brief absence due to injury, and he's well on the way to doing just that.
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The Usos def. Curtis Axel & Ryback; The always-improving Uso brothers looked to get themselves another tag team victory here tonight on Raw over the unique pairing of Ryback and Curtis Axel. Ryback was in a foul mood after being eliminated from the Royal Rumble by Batista and showed his frustrations in the ring, but in the end, the connection between the two brothers prevailed and while one Uso flew over the ropes and took down Axel, the other delivered a huge Splash from the top rope on Ryback to pick up the victory. The Usos have never looked better, getting a victory and a step closer to the WWE Tag Team Championships that have evaded them for years. With a dancing celebration, The Usos move up in the rankings of the tag team division. Could they be future Champions?
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Alberto Del Rio def. Kofi Kingston; If anyone was coming out of the Royal Rumble with a mean streak it was going to be Del Rio, having been eliminated by the man he had talked trash about for weeks - Batista. "Batista won't maake it to WrestleMania" said Del Rio in a short clip during his entrance. Kingston was on the receiving end of Del Rio's anger, and it was a vicious kick to the face that allowed Del Rio to pick up the victory. Redeeming his elimination from last night, Del Rio was victorious, but still visibly angry. What did Del Rio mean when he said "Batista won't make it to WrestleMania"? Whatever it means, Del Rio looks more dangerous than ever with a victory over Kofi Kingston.
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Cody Rhodes & Goldust def. WWE Tag Team Champions New Age Outlaws via Disqualification (Titles retained); In a rematch from last night's Royal Rumble Kickoff show, the new WWE Tag Team Champions, the New Age Outlaws would defend their titles against Cody Rhodes and Goldust as they cash-in their rematch clause just twenty-four hours later. But even after such a hard-fought match, it wasn't meant to be, as the match was abruptly ended with the emergence of Brock Lesnar, who entered the ring and delivered a thunderous F-5 to Cody Rhodes as the New Age Outlaws escaped with their titles. Goldust entered the ring and tried to protect his brother, but he ended up on the receiving end of an F-5 of his own. Paul Heyman declared that the Authority had chosen "option three" which was apparently "or else". Heyman threw a steel chair into the ring and just like he did to Big Show just twenty-four hours prior, Brock Lesnar delivered a series of sickening steel chairs shots to the spines of the Rhodes brothers. The beast incarnate has made it clear - he won't stop until he gets what he wants.
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The Bella Twins & The Funkadactyls def. Divas Champion AJ Lee, Tamina Snuka, Aksana & Alicia Fox; Eight of the hottest divas in the WWE today competing in a four-on-four tag team match for the bragging rights. The longest-reigning Divas Champion in history, AJ Lee hopes to lead her team to victory, but instead, ends up eating a Rear View from Naomi which gives the Funkadactyls and the Bella Twins the victory, but more importantly, Naomi pins the Divas Champion! A pinfall victory over the Divas Champion is huge for Naomi, and the four divas celebrate with a dance as their opponents retreat. Naomi is closing in on AJ's title as of late, and it seems as though it's only a matter of time before she's within reach of the butterfly belt.
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Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Daniel Bryan, John Cena & Sheamus def. The Shield via Disqualification; The outcome of this match holds huge implications into the Elimination Chamber Match as whichever team wins, all three members will qualify and receive the opportunity to compete for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The crowd firmly behind Daniel Bryan, he and his team went toe-to-toe with The Shield in a back and forth contest. Roman Reigns was coming off a huge performance at the Royal Rumble, breaking Kane's previous record of eleven eliminations in a single Rumble by eliminating twelve men! Daniel Bryan and Seth Rollins had many close falls between them, and all around them carnage ensued with Reigns hitting both Sheamus and Cena with a Spear, but then Sheamus coming back later to deliver a pinpoint Brogue Kick to the jaw of Dean Ambrose. Bryan made the last tag of the match to John Cena who exploded in and took Roman Reigns down and locked in the STF, inches away from victory. But it was then that the events that happened last night unfolded again, and after a momentary blackout, the Wyatt Family emerged in the ring and assaulted John Cena, causing the disqualification. Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper beat down on John Cena much like they did last night, but this time, Sheamus and Daniel Bryan were on-hand to make the save. They fended off the strange trio and stood tall inside the ring, which is when Justin Roberts revealed the disqualification finish, meaning that Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and John Cena had qualified for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match! The Shield were livid at the result having lost the match despite having no control over the finish. While the Wyatt Family's intentions may have been to simply assault John Cena, they have angered The Shield in the process, which even for someone as dangerous as the Wyatt Family, isn't a good move. Bryan, Cena and Sheamus stand tall, having qualified for the huge match on February 23rd.
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Post by Elliot on Jan 30, 2014 6:58:30 GMT -5
Friday, January 31st, 2014 at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio
The events of Monday's Raw are recapped in tonight's opening video package. Daniel Bryan, John Cena and Sheamus qualified for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match after defeating The Shield via disqualification. The disqualification came when the Wyatt Family decided to repeat their assault on John Cena from the Royal Rumble, and chose to attack him again during the six-man main event. This didn't sit well with the Hounds of Justice, who were visibly irate with having their chances at becoming World Champions dashes through no fault of their own. What will The Shield have to say tonight, and will the Wyatt Family respond?
SmackDown opens up with the theme of The Shield who emerge from within the WWE Universe and make their way down the stands to ringside. Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and the United States Champion, Dean Ambrose entered the ring with scowls on their faces, the events of Raw still fresh on their mind. Upon entering the ring, Dean Ambrose kicks things off by reminding us all that on Raw, they had the opportunity to enter the Elimination Chamber Match, "a match that we guarantee one of us would have walked out of as Champion". But then he mentions how they were robbed of that opportunity by the Wyatt Family. Passing along the microphone to Seth Rollins, he says that the Wyatt Family stuck their nose in business that was not theirs, and for that, there will be severe consequences, and their act of injustice will be punished. Roman Reigns is next on the microphone as he declares that the Wyatt Family may be dangerous, but they've never gone up against anything quite like The Shield. "I lasted until the final two men in the Royal Rumble Match, and I eliminated twelve men in the process, breaking records and crushing the opposition" says Reigns, but Ambrose cuts in, almost as if he didn't want to hear any more. "But that's not what this is about..." interrupts Ambrose, and gets the topic back on track as Reigns gives him a look of confusion. Ambrose says that they want the Wyatt Family and they will stop at nothing to get it. As the WWE Universe cheer at the thought of a six-man clash, the lights suddenly switch off with a disturbing noise, ushering in the arrival of the Wyatts. When the lights return, Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper are stood at the bottom of the aisle. "This is no business of yours, Shield. Merely the wrong place at the wrong time. The dawning of the new world stops for no man" declares Wyatt. Reigns says that he'd like to see that theory put to the test, suggesting that the Wyatt Family go head-to-head with The Shield. Just as things look like they are about to break down, Stephanie McMahon appears on the stage, putting a stop to any violence that may be likely to unfold. "This stops now" she demands. Stephanie says that the circumstances of Raw's main event were unfortunate, but nothing that cannot be solves. She then reveals that she and her husband, Triple H have decided that the best way to settle this conflict would be a Six-Man Tag Team Match at Elimination Chamber. The WWE Universe cheer as the two trios discuss the situation within their units. Looking ready to do battle, it seems the match is agreed, and the theme of The Shield hits. A huge match made for WWE Elimination Chamber in just three weeks.
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The Miz def. Dolph Ziggler; The Battle of Cleveland was won by Dolph Ziggler this past Monday on Raw, but tonight, in a different area of Ohio, it was time for the rematch. Ziggler might have been able to hit the match-ending move on Raw, but tonight, it seems his number was well and truly scouted by his fellow Clevelander, who this time, avoided the ZigZag by clinging desperately to the ropes, and when Ziggler crashed to the mat, Miz quickly hooked both his legs and placed both his feet on the middle rope, out of the referee's view, scoring a cheap victory. Despite seemingly taking the loss on the chin this past Monday, it was clear that the loss was eating away at The Miz all week, and he was willing to do anything to level the scoreboard. As Miz retreats from ringside, Dolph Ziggler looks on in anger at being screwed out of the match by Miz's illegal pinfall. The score between these two is now one a piece.
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Antonio Cesaro with Jack Swagger & Zeb Colter def. Sin Cara with Rey Mysterio; The Real Americans were impressive in their victory over Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara on Raw, but tonight it was about singles action and it was Antonio Cesaro taking on Sin Cara. Colter was on the sidelines, screaming directions at Cesaro, which eventually led to catching Sin Cara with an uppercut on the outside as Cara went for a suicide dive. He then rolls Cara back into the ring and closed the match with the Neutralizer. Another victory for the Real Americans edges them closer to tag team gold, and Zeb Colter's new motivation is really helping the duo push themselves to the limit. "We the people" declare the trio, having found the key to success in recent weeks.
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Christian def. Damien Sandow; Captain Charisma has returned! The former World Champion appeared on SmackDown to take on Damien Sandow in what was a well-performed match-up, proving to the world that Christian hasn't missed a beat since being taken out by The Shield back in September of 2013. Despite Sandow's best efforts, Christian eventually hit the Killswitch and picked up a return victory. With the WWE Universe behind him, Christian celebrated, and the first thing he did was point to the WrestleMania XXX sign that loomed above the arena in it's royal purple glory. It seems Christian is set on getting to the grandest stage of them all, and if this impressive return is anything to go by, it's definitely a possibility.
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Alexander Rusev with Lana def. Kofi Kingston; It was his unexpected debut in the Royal Rumble Match that garnered him some attention from the WWE Universe, and this NXT superstar showed the world that he was capable of hanging with the WWE talent when he tossed them around the ring like children in a playground. This impressive debut landed him a spot on tonight's SmackDown against just one of the men Rusev tossed around during his Rumble appearance. Even Kofi Kingston's agility couldn't outmatch Rusev's strength and Kofi found himself submitting to the Bulgarian superstar's Camel Clutch that he calls the "Accolade". Rusev's "social ambassador", apparently named Lana applauded him from ringside, walking up the steps and entering the ring to raise the hand of her client. Alexander Rusev appeared to be marking his territory here in the WWE, and it's unlikely that anyone will be willing to argue with his claim.
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Los Matadores with El Torito def. Ryback & Curtis Axel; Taking the record for the shortest ever entrant into the Royal Rumble, El Torito made his debut and shockingly eliminated Fandango from the match showing outstanding skill. But tonight was about his allies, Fernando and Diego - Los Matadores. Their opponents, Ryback and Curtis Axel, haven't been having too much luck as of late, and that continued tonight as they lost to the Spanish duo that they had previously defeated one week prior. Hitting a double Samoan Drop on Curtis Axel finished him off and gave them the victory. El Torito hopped into the ring to celebrate with his partners, but Ryback was having none of it and viciously took down both Diego and Fernando with a double clothesline, leaving El Torito is the only man standing. Ryback sadistically grinned as he grabbed the miniature minotaur by the scruff of his neck. However, when Ryback lifted Torito above his head, the little man managed to slip out of his grasp, lock his legs around Ryback's head and send him flying over the top rope with a hurricanrana! The WWE Universe erupt as Ryback tumbles to the arena floor, his face now red with embarrassment. Ryback and Curtis Axel leave, clearly frustrated at what just took place, but Los Matadores celebrated their victory regardless.
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The Shield def. Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston, Cody Rhodes & Goldust; Made earlier by Vickie Guerrero, this match was highly anticipated throughout the night. As a preparation for The Shield taking on the Wyatt Family at Elimination Chamber in three weeks, they were looking to gain some early momentum by knocking off the Intercontinental Champion and the former WWE Tag Team Champions. During the match, The Shield had some communication issues between Reigns and Ambrose when Ambrose tagged himself in blindly without Reigns' consent. But the momentary disruption didn't stop them from capitalising on the appearance of the WWE Tag Team Champions, the New Age Outlaws, who distracted Cody Rhodes and Goldust to the point that they jumped off the apron and went after their recent rivals, leaving Big E Langston alone to face The Shield, and more specifically, a Spear from Roman Reigns for the victory. The Shield stood united once more, raising their hands and standing over Langston in victory. But it wasn't long before the lights went out as they did earlier, but this time, when they returned, the Wyatt Family were stood behind The Shield, and they each took a shot at a respective member of the Hounds of Justice. The Shield quickly retreated, leaving the strange Wyatt Family alone in the ring with grins on their faces. These two very dangerous teams will clash in just three weeks in what is sure to be an all-out war!
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Post by Elliot on Jan 30, 2014 6:59:35 GMT -5
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Post by Elliot on Jan 30, 2014 7:00:23 GMT -5
Posted on Saturday, February 1st, 2014
-- CM Punk was reportedly in dispute with WWE management this past Monday night on Raw. According to a source, Punk wasn't happy with the current direction of the WWE, mostly regarding the instant push of the returning Batista, and the lack of reward for people such as Daniel Bryan and himself. This is said to be the reason why CM Punk did not appear on Raw, but as noted this Friday on SmackDown, CM Punk is scheduled to appear this upcoming Monday on Raw to "address the Director of Operations, Kane", likely to be the segment that was originally scheduled to take place this past Monday. Our source suggests that CM Punk ironed out his issues following Raw going off the air and things are now looking back on track. It should be noted that CM Punk's contract is scheduled to expire in July of this year.
-- As revealed on Raw, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship will be defended inside the Elimination Chamber, and the match will include Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Sheamus and of course the Champion, Randy Orton. The two remaining slots are likely to be filled this upcoming Monday on Raw. It is unclear who will fill the spots, but Brock Lesnar has been heavily considered to fill one of the vacant positions. This would be Brock Lesnar's first ever Elimination Chamber Match if he was to enter it.
-- Despite the highly negative reaction, Batista is still set to headline WrestleMania XXX against whoever the WWE World Heavyweight Champion may be. It is believed that Triple H personally wants to continue to get Batista over with the WWE Universe as a babyface, but with the reactions he has been getting, this is beginning to prove quite difficult. It has been considered to do a quick swap before the big event and run with Batista as a heel in favour of the Authority, simply to make the most of his majority negative reactions since winning the Royal Rumble. It is believe that the most likely matches are between Batista and Randy Orton, or Batista and Daniel Bryan. However, nothing is set in stone and anything can change at any time.
-- The WWE Tag Team Champions, the New Age Outlaws are set to remain full-time with the WWE at least until WrestleMania. The belief is that keeping them around will make for a great way to put over an up and coming tag team in the future. Apparently with WrestleMania XXX just around the corner, it was a necessary move to put the titles on Road Dogg and Billy Gunn to play up to the "nostalgic" direction of the supershow.
-- The reports of the WWE being in close contact with Sting are still up in the air in regards to their legitimacy. Lots of different stories coming from lots of different people. The last thing we reported was that Sting had supposedly signed a WWE Legends deal with the company which would mean he was eligible to appear on programming any time soon. Whether or not Sting will compete for the WWE is a different question entirely as it's a well-known fact that he is protective over the creative direction of his character. Of course, the long-rumours Sting versus Undertaker match seems like the most viable option should Sting step into a WWE ring to compete, but with all this uncertainty, it isn't clear as to what will happen, if anything.
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Post by underjohngrohs on Jan 30, 2014 19:48:25 GMT -5
well kind of the same angle on Royal Rumble and RAW, but SMACKDOWN was much better, Excited to see The Wyatt Family vs The Shield in a six-man tag team match, I've been waiting to see this match in real-life and on this diary, I've been waiting to see this too, The Shield and The Wyatt Family are the toughest and dangerous forces here in the WWE, It's hard to pick a winner but odds are The Shield may win this one, glad to see CM Punk still in your diary, although I still want Punk to return to WWE in real-life, hoping a Punk/Kane match at Elimination Chamber might happen but who knows, but who's going to be the next 2 men that are going to face Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and John Cena for the Undisputed WWE World Heavyweight Championship I wonder, a Del Rio threat and warning to Batista, I hope Batista watches his back from Alberto Del Rio, and the news notes with Brock, Outlaws, Batista Heel Turn and Sting coming to the WWE. I can tell this diary is going to be good, hope you keep it up dude, leave some feedback on my WWF 1993 Diary.
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Post by Planktung on Jan 31, 2014 3:36:42 GMT -5
Alright, you beat me in terms of presentation. But bitch, I got the content.
A good opening segment with The Shield addressing the events on RAW that caused them to miss out on the Elimination Chamber match. The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family is something that I've been dying to see and I'm glad it will finally happen at Elimination Chamber. The Miz evening the score with Dolph Ziggler was a decent way to kick off the action, and I certainly hope that the finish means that Miz is finally turning heel. None of that Kofi Kingston bullsh*t from late 2013. Glad to see Antonio Cesaro pick up a victory here. If a WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity and reign is in The Real Americans' future, then the future looks good. I knew you couldn't go through with CM Punk taking his ball and going home. P***y. Yay, Christian is back! Great to see him finally return and gain a victory. Just hope that he can remain injury-free for the foreseeable future. Impressive television debut for Alexander Rusev. While he isn't someone from NXT who I've been clamoring to see get called up, I have no problem with it. Los Matadores, ew. Whatevs. A fine enough victory for them over Ryback and Curtis Axel. Do you still have a Ryboner? No real interest from me in a Batista/Del Rio program for Elimination Chamber. Then again, I have no real interest in anything related to Del Rio nowadays. Lastly, a great main event with The Shield picking up the win. The ending with The Wyatt Family came off as a bit strange, but did its job of building towards their encounter at Elimination Chamber. Good stuff, bby.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Feb 1, 2014 0:29:11 GMT -5
Good opening for The Shield on Smackdown with some obvious tension building between the trio. A match with The Wyatt Family at Elimination Chamber is obvious, and shall be good. Expecting The Wyatts will win as they need it more at this point. The Miz with the win in a rematch against Dolph Ziggler wouldn't mean much unless you added the element you did with him getting the cheap victory. I hope he turns heel, because the games WWE played with him being heel then face then heel then face was garbage, and he needs a change to build back up to legitimacy. Maybe Dolph does too. Solid tag team match made for later on in the night. I'll expect a Shield win. Cesaro getting the win over Cara is no surprsie, The Real Americans are one of the best tag teams in the WWE right now. Good to have Christian back and a solid win over a slipping Sandow. I feel bad for him. I really don't know how to feel about Alexander Rusev... I hope you can build a good character for him and make him worthy of mid-card presence. I see him ending up a comedy character in reality down the road. Los Matadores just bore me. And most people. But, they're a more legit team than Rybaxel. I don't get Rybaxel, really. Alberto Del Rio making a target at Batista? Maybe. We'll see. Lastly, a solid main event with an obvious win from The Shield. A good ending to the show too with The Wyatt Family making an appearance. I'm interested to see how you'll build heel versus heel trios. A solid show, expecting things to start picking up once you get your direction of things implemented more.
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Post by tg11 on Feb 1, 2014 8:37:29 GMT -5
Batista's heel turn I could definitely see his heel turn happening either at WrestleMania 30 or it happens the night after on RAW the night after WrestleMania 30, either way Batista he is main eventing Mania, he will be in the main event he earned that right by winning the 2014 WWE Royal Rumble Match and to The Animal he said it doesn't matter who he faces at Mania and I like that approach because Batista is that confident and honestly can you blame him? The man has been red hot since returning to WWE and he hasn't missed a step either
As for The Undertaker, I can't wait until he returns, I see it being either Undertaker vs Sting here in your diary but if it doesn't happen then I see it being Undertaker vs John Cena at WrestleMania 30 but if that match doesn't happen then I can see you doing Undertaker vs Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 30 with Jericho making his return and challenging the 21-0 undefeated streak of The Undertaker's
But seeing already who is in your Chamber, you have Orton the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, then you have Cena, Bryan and Sheamus, I wonder who will fill the last 2 spots in the Chamber? Lesnar I hope he fills one of the 2 spots left and that he is in the Chamber because if he is then Lesnar has got to be the favorite if he is in there and as for the 6th and final spot I could see it going to Christian since he has just returned in your diary, Christian is well deserving of a spot in the Chamber so why not put him in
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Post by tg11 on Feb 1, 2014 8:40:58 GMT -5
The Shield vs The Wyatt Family at Elimination Chamber, 2 of perhaps WWE's most dangerous stables going at it, heel vs heel stables going at it, I already know who I am picking in this match...The Wyatt Family and why? Because The Shield are bound to turn on each other and not to mention the last time these 2 trios went at it, the crowd was eating it up so no doubt that the crowd will most likely be eating this match-up up, but who will the crowd cheer for in this match? Either way Roman Reigns I see him turning on both Ambrose and Rollins going babyface I mean Reigns is already getting babyface reactions or he was especially in the Rumble Match making it all the way to the final 2 before being eliminated by the eventual winner Batista
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Post by Elliot on Feb 2, 2014 16:17:09 GMT -5
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska Just seven days ago, the WWE Universe was rocked by the announcement of the Elimination Chamber Match scheduled for the event of the same name on February 23rd, as it would be for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. As we found out last week, John Cena, Sheamus and Daniel Bryan will compete inside the Chamber as a result of a victory over The Shield in the main event, but not without some questionable involvement from the Wyatt Family. While Bray Wyatt and his disciples targeted John Cena, much like they did at the Royal Rumble, they inadvertently cost The Shield the match, and three places in the Elimination Chamber. This past Friday on SmackDown, The Shield vowed to get revenge and a match was made between the two trios at Elimination Chamber, but it was the Wyatt Family who stood tall at the end of the night. Tonight on Raw, will we see the final two spots in the Elimination Chamber filled? And how will The Shield retaliate against the Wyatt Family for their recent actions?
But tonight's Raw starts off very differently to last week's, as this week we are welcomed by the familiar theme of the self-proclaimed "best in the world" - CM Punk! An eruptions of cheers radiates from the WWE Universe as CM Punk walks out onto the stage with a stern look on his face. Michael Cole kindly reminds us that CM Punk entered the Royal Rumble at number one last Sunday and lasted over fourty-five minutes. But that huge accomplishment didn't come without its downsides as we are reminded that despite eliminating him towards the beginning of the match, the Director of Operations, Kane re-emerged and eliminated CM Punk from the Rumble before Chokeslamming him through the announce table. CM Punk's absence from Raw last week raised a lot of questions, and even Michael Cole says that his absence was uncharacteristic of him. Entering the ring, Punk grabs a microphone and his theme fades, giving him the quiet he needs to speak. "It's been eight days... eight days since I was screwed out of the Royal Rumble by Kane and the Authority". The WWE Universe boo, sharing Punk's dislike for the corrupt group. "The management want to hold me back, just like they want to hold Daniel Bryan back. They want to hold us back because we're not 'home-grown talent'" says Punk, receiving a cheer from the crowd. Reminding us of his mountainous climb to the WWE, he explains how he scratched and clawed his way through the independent scene, even name-dropping Ring of Honor, saying that he did whatever it took to make his way to the WWE and reach the top of the business like he has. But he claims the Authority don't like it when people haven't made their way to the top via "ass-kissing", so they hold them back until they've done their fair share of it. "I refuse to kiss anyone's ass or be anyone's gym buddy, and that's why they won't allow me to reach the top". Punk appears to be approaching some very fine lines, many of the WWE Universe expecting his microphone to be cut any second, but he continues. Punk mentions Kane, saying how he's become a bigger "corporate sellout" than Triple H and has totally turned his back on everything he once fought for. He says that he once had a great deal of respect for Kane, and saw him as a WWE legend, but now says that the man that was once the Big Red Machine is now the "Big Red Bitch". The WWE Universe erupt and JBL can be heard laughing on commentary, trying to muffle his microphone so he couldn't be heard clearly. Punk reveals that the reason for his absence last week was not because of injury like we may be told by Triple H, but it was because for the first time in his life, he felt like coming to work was pointless. "Why would I come here week after week and compete against the odds over and over again when at the end, I won't get anywhere?" says Punk, and he explains that as much as he loves the passion of the WWE Universe, he still wants to be working towards that WrestleMania main event, and that WWE World Heavyweight Championship. "I was robbed of my opportunity by the Authority because they're scared of my success and that I might make this company legitimate again, but instead, they'd rather it remain their own personal playground". Punk's microphone is suddenly cut and Punk can be seen repeating "I knew it..." when the Director of Operations, Kane walks onto the stage, the WWE Universe throwing heat at him left and right. Kane speaks into his own microphone, saying that Punk's time for talking is up. Kane says that what happened at the Royal Rumble was strictly business and was done for the better of the WWE. "You are not how we want this company represented, and for that reason, we ask that you end this vendetta against the Authority and simply abide by our rules". The crowd boo, encouraging CM Punk to rebel even more.
Jumping from the ring, Punk snatches the microphone from the hands of Justin Roberts and quickly says "Abide by your rules? What's that? Just doing as you say like some kind of circus act? I'm CM Punk!" and with the the WWE Universe break out in a "CM Punk" chant. "You want me to abide by your rules? How about you come and make me?". Punk drops the microphone and raises his hands, beckoning Kane towards the ring. But Kane simply laughs. "Punk, you will never learn. You cannot win. But, if you insists on getting physical, I have the perfect solution - tonight, you will be competing against... the Wyatt Family!". The crowd boo, realising that CM Punk has just been placed in a three-on-one situation. Kane leaves as his theme plays and CM Punk tries speaking into the microphone, but that too has been cut off. Punk throws it back down to the canvas and storms out of the ring.
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Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston def. The Miz; After returning the favour against Dolph Ziggler on SmackDown after losing to him last week on Raw, The Miz found himself against the Intercontinental Champion in non-title action. However, it seems that Dolph Ziggler wasn't finished with his Cleveland rival as he appeared at ringside to distract the awesome one and this allowed Langston to capitalise and lift Miz up, only to drop him for the Big Ending and the victory. The impressive Big E Langston celebrates as Dolph Ziggler looks on with a smirk, the WWE Universe behind him all the way. Miz realises what happened and looks up the ramp in anger. Knowing The Miz, he won't let this one slide so easily. Dolph Ziggler should probably watch his back.
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Cody Rhodes with Goldust def. WWE Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn with Road Dogg; The rivalry between these two teams seems to have extended further than just the WWE Tag Team Championships. Last week, the Outlaws left the Rhodes brothers to be brutally assaulted by Brock Lesnar, as well as effectively costing them their match on SmackDown. But tonight, Cody Rhodes got his measure of revenge on Billy Gunn when he defeated him following a Cross Rhodes. Goldust entered the ring to celebrate with Cody as the New Age Outlaws regrouped with their titles on the outside. Goldust grabs a microphone from ringside and looks out the Gunn and Dogg. "If you two fellas want to prove that you've still got it, you'll defend those WWE Tag Team Championships against us in three weeks at Elimination Chamber!". The WWE Universe agree, but the New Age Outlaws look at each other and then wave the Rhodes brothers off, effectively rejecting their challenge. But Goldust and Cody were having none of it, and they left the ring and pursued the Champions, clubbing them from behind. The fans go crazy as the tag team brawl breaks out on the ramp. The Rhodes brothers eventually get the upper hand and the Outlaws retreat backstage, leaving Goldust and Cody to celebrate.
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Brodus Clay def. Zack Ryder; The self-proclaimed "Main Event Playa" has been vicious aand relentless since splitting from his Tons of Funk partner, Tensai. Looking to live up to his self-titled nickname, he demonstrated his terrifying power against an unfortunate Zack Ryder. After taking Ryder down with a sickening headbutt to the chest, Clay squashed Ryder into the canvas with a a near-400 pound splash, picking up the victory. The WWE Universe may be airing their dislike for this monster, but the reaction is barely even acknowledged as Clay lets out a primal scream, declaring "I am a Main Event Playa!" as the referee tended to the fallen Zack Ryder. 2014 could indeed be the year of Brodus Clay.
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Naomi & Brie Bella with Cameron & Nikki Bella def. Divas Champion AJ Lee & Tamina Snuka; Naomi of the Funkadactyls has been nothing short of impressive as of late, scoring a pinfall victory over the Divas Champion just last week in a big Eight-Diva Tag Team Match. Tonight, in another tag team situation, AJ Lee found herself once again on the losing end of Naomi (more specifically, her rear end), but not directly this time, as it was Tamina who felt the full force of Naomi's Rear View and allowed Naomi to score a pinfall victory over AJ Lee's "muscle". As the Divas Champion retreated, Tamina following closely behind holding her face, Naomi celebrated with fellow Funkadactyl, Cameron and the Bella Twins. Cameron, Brie and Nikki raise Naomi's hands, clearly signalling that she is indeed next in line to receive a Divas Championship Match. AJ looks on with a scowl, knowing that her fate could be staring her right in the face.
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Daniel Bryan fights Sheamus to a No Contest; Two of the four competitors already named for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match in action here tonight. John Cena and Randy Orton traded some harsh words for each other on commentary, but John Cena had some respectable words for Daniel Bryan, believing that he deserves this opportunity, but Orton says that none of them deserve to be competing for his title. Both Daniel Bryan and Sheamus are knocked down, the referee beginning the ten-count, when suddenly - the theme of Brock Lesnar hits, sending shockwaves through the WWE Universe. John Cena and Randy Orton stand up from their chairs as Lesnar enters the ring and delivers a vicious clothesline to Daniel Bryan, followed by another one to Sheamus, the referee then throwing the match out. Brock Lesnar starts going crazy, picking Sheamus up and throwing him into the corner, driving his shoulder into him multiple times. Randy Orton can be seen slowly sneaking away from the scene as John Cena enters the ring to try and stop the attack. But Lesnar grabs Cena and does the same to him. Daniel Bryan tries his hand at stopping it too, but suffers a similar fate. Lesnar is dominating the three contenders for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship until Brad Maddox's voice is heard yelling "Stop" Please stop, Brock!". Maddox emerges onto the stage, followed closely by Vickie Guerrero. Maddox says that he wants Lesnar to stop these attacks. Paul Heyman grabs a microphone, "Brock Lesnar warned you that if he didn't get what he wanted, there would be severe consequences until he does", and Maddox says that he knows what Heyman said, and that is why he is out here to make a proposal to Brock Lesnar. Heyman lowers the microphone and folds his arms, waiting for Maddox to continue. "We have thought long and hard about the situation, and we would like to offer Brock Lesnar a spot in the Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship". The crowd go wild, despite Lesnar's evil actions, the thought of him inside the Chamber is exciting to say the least. Heyman grins and looks at Brock inside the ring, who also has a sadistic smirk on his face. "We gladly accept your offer. It was nice doing business with you, Mr. Maddox". Heyman beckons Brock to leave the ring and he does, leaving the carnage behind him, but as they both reach the bottom of the ramp, Vickie Guerrero speaks.
"However, we also have another announcement to make. You see, Brock Lesnar will be the fifth participant in the Elimination Chamber Match, well we also have our sixth competitor as well...", but who was this sixth competitor? The WWE Universe explode as the theme of the Big Show hits! Brock Lesnar's face drops and his eyes go wide as the seven-foot tall giant comes out onto the stage and begins running towards Lesnar, his shoulder heavily taped from the assault at the Royal Rumble. The two collide and begin trading blows, Big Show more furious than ever after what Brock did to him just over a week ago. Show uses his inhuman strength to throw Lesnar over the barricade and into the crowd, sending him into retreat mode. The Big Show screams with his right fist clenched as he watched Lesnar flee through the stands. Inside the ring, Daniel Bryan, John Cena and Sheamus get to their feet and the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton looks on from the top of the stage. The six Elimination Chamber competitors have been revealed, and what huge superstars they are!
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Jack Swagger with Antonio Cesaro & Zeb Colter def. Rey Mysterio with Sin Cara; Raw returns from a commercial break, and in an alternative match from this past Friday's SmackDown where Antonio Cesaro defeated Sin Cara, it was Jack Swagger and Rey Mysterio's turn to do battle. The new-found aggression on the part of the Real Americans is doing them wonders, and this match was no different as Jack Swagger was able to make Mysterio submit to the devastating Patriot Lock. After the match, the Real Americans celebrated, Zeb Colter included, but the "founding father" wasn't finished as he ordered Swagger and Cesaro to continue the attack on the luchadores. But luckily for Mysterio and Cara, help was on the way in the form of The Usos! Jimmy and Jey slide into the ring and fend off their Real American opposition, saving the masked men from further harm. Zeb Colter shouts "Those damn Samoans!" as they retreat up the ramp, The Usos looking pumped as ever after being on similar roll to the Real Americans. When will these two top teams do battle?
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Christian def. Heath Slater with Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal; Returning on SmackDown, Christian is back with the intention of getting to WrestleMania XXX. After scoring a victory over Damien Sandow on Friday, Christian was able to overcome the numbers game and keep the rest of 3MB at bay as he defeated Heath Slater in singles action with a KIllswitch. Christian celebrated his second victory since returning as 3MB retreated, but Heath Slater had some words for Christian, claiming that he would get his revenge soon! But Christian laughed it off, celebrating with the WWE Universe.
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Xavier Woods with R-Truth def. Fandango with Summer Rae; Last week on Raw, R-Truth got a victory over Fandango, adding to the dancing superstar's recent streak of unfortunate luck. This week, it continued as R-Truth's protégé, Xavier Woods managed to add another notch to Fandango's loss column with the move he calls Lost in the Woods. Summer Rae pulled her man from the ring after he suffers yet another loss. R-Truth applauds Woods, proud of his victory tonight as the dancing duo retreat looking extremely disappointed. Will this streak of bad luck ever come to an end for Fandango?
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CM Punk def. The Wyatt Family; In a match made by Director of Operations, Kane earlier tonight, CM Punk was forced to go up against the extremely dangerous Wyatt Family in a Three-on-One Handicap Match for tonight's Raw main event. On paper, things looked very bad for the Straight Edge Saviour, but when it came to stepping in the ring, it was clear that he wasn't going to let the numbers advantage affect him in any way. Punk took the fight to the Wyatts, but even he couldn't match the disturbing power of these three strange men. Bray Wyatt ordered Luke HArper to measure up Punk for his signature sadistic clothesline, but as he was setting it up, the theme of The Shield hit! The WWE Universe seemed to love the arrival of the Hounds of Justice as they emerged from within the stands and made their way towards ringside. Providing as a distraction, CM Punk was able to capitalise, lifting Harper onto his shoulders and hitting the Go To Sleep for the huge victory! CM Punk celebrated his victory with the WWE Universe, but Bray Wyatt wasn't about to let it slide, leading his disciples into an all-out brawl between them and The Shield. As the carnage ensued on the outside between the two rival teams who will clash at the Elimination Chamber, CM Punk was left alone in the ring to watch it unfold. However...
Out of nowhere, the Director of Operations, Kane appears, sliding in the ring with his shirt unbuttoned and his sleeves rolled up. The crowd try to bring it to Punk's attention, but by the time he turns around, it's too late, and he finds himself grabbed by the throat, lifted up, and then driven down to the canvas with incredible force, receiving a Chokeslam from the Big Red Monster. The WWE Universe boo as Kane walks over to the ropes and is handed a microphone from ringside. Kane stands over Punk's fallen body and speaks to him. "I'll see you at Elimination Chamber, Punk" says Kane, before dropping the microphone and leaving to his theme. CM Punk had once again fallen to the Authority despite his monumental victory over the Wyatt Family. Will Punk ever get the upper hand? He will have a chance it seems at Elimination Chamber when he takes on Kane!
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Post by Elliot on Feb 2, 2014 16:19:59 GMT -5
Posted on Tuesday, February 4th, 2014
-- It was revealed earlier today on WWE.com that at Elimination Chamber it will be Divas Champion AJ Lee versus Naomi in the Divas Championship Match. This was expected as Naomi has been racking up the victories as of late and is seen as one of the better divas currently on the roster.
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Post by Elliot on Feb 2, 2014 16:21:08 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on Feb 2, 2014 17:42:15 GMT -5
Elimination Chamber is looking great, Batista vs Del Rio being added to the card it is almost a guarantee that that will happen in real life so I can see how you are being realistic but then again seeing Lesnar and Big Show being added into the Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Orton's reign as WWE World Heavyweight Champion is in serious jeopardy now because Brock has got to be the odds on favorite coming into this match to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion and main event WrestleMania but then again you also have Cena, Bryan, Show and Sheamus who are also capable of pulling off the victory but then again I just want to see Lesnar cross paths with Orton better yet I want to see Lesnar tear Orton apart limb from limb or just seeing Lesnar dominate in the Chamber would be even better
If Punk vs Kane happens at the Chamber then I can see it being Punk vs HHH at WrestleMania 30 and if that happens then I am all for it
It is clear The Shield are faces heading into this match even though they are clearly heels but going up against another heel stable in the Wyatts, it is a wonder that they are even being cheered but I guess the Wyatts are more hated
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Post by duan on Feb 4, 2014 16:39:01 GMT -5
As always, beautiful graphics Elliot! So clean and professional looking always. I like the direction you are taking so far; Punk/authority was what I was hoping for him but alas we don't get that now. Love Show & Lesnar in the Chamber. I feel like you are wasting Christian here. Some jobber matches but where will this leave him come Mania? Don't have AJ drop please! Batista/Del Rio is meh. Not bad booking, its smart, I just wouldn't pay for it. Keep up the excellent work and EXCELLENT, easy to read layout good sir.
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Post by Elliot on Feb 5, 2014 15:20:48 GMT -5
Friday, February 7th, 2014 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa
The commentary team of Michael Cole and John 'Bradshaw' Layfield welcome us to yet another edition of SmackDown, quick to remind us of this past Monday's events that saw Brock Lesnar and the Big Show named as the final two competitors in the Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. This will mark the first time that Brock Lesnar has entered the career-threatening structure while all the other competitors have competed in at least two. Cole questions if this will make a difference but JBL is quick to declare that regardless of match experience, five men will be stepping into a confined steel structure with the beast incarnate, and that's not good for anybody. But tonight, we are told that after Monday's match between Daniel Bryan and Sheamus was interrupted by Brock Lesnar, it will happen again tonight in the main event of Friday Night SmackDown! We will also see the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton in action.
Boos pour from the WWE Universe as the theme of Alberto Del Rio hits and he comes out looking very focused. A short clip from Monday Night Raw shows Del Rio issuing a challenge to Batista for a match at Elimination Chamber, which the Animal accepted. Del Rio attempted to attack Batista and lock on the Cross Armbreaker, but Batista escaped and threw Del Rio over the ropes. We return to SmackDown to see Del Rio stood in the center of the ring, watching the clip in anger and then speaking into the microphone. "Batista... he chose the wrong time to make his comeback. 2014 was going to be the year of Alberto Del Rio!" screams the Mexican aristocrat, but the WWE Universe don't buy that statement. Del Rio says that Batista walks in and takes all the spotlight away, just because he made his grand return, but he isn't going to let him get away with that. He vows to break Batista's arm in two weeks at WWE Elimination Chamber and step into his position as the #1 Contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. But before Del Rio can continue, he is interrupted by the theme of Christian! The WWE Universe cheer as Captain Charisma makes his way to the ring, Del Rio not looking too pleased to have been interrupted. As he enters the ring, Christian directly addresses Del Rio - "Just. Stop. Talking." and the fans cheer. The anger in Del Rio's face increases as Christian stares him down. Christian tells Del Rio that complaining about how Batista "stole his spotlight" won't do him any favours, and only makes him look like a whiner. Del Rio retaliates, saying that Christian became irrelevant a long time ago, and doesn't know why he keeps crawling back hoping for one final run, because it isn't going to happen. "I come back for these people, and to show guys like you that a little respect goes a long way". The WWE Universe are behind him, but Del Rio chuckles, and says that if he wanted to, he could give everyone a preview of what will happen to Batista at Elimination Chamber by breaking Christian's arm right now. Christian squares up to Del Rio and tells him to try it, but before anything can happen, Vickie Guerrero comes out and stops it. She screeches at the top of her lungs "If you two want a fight, then you've got it! It will be Alberto Del Rio versus Christian - right now!" and the WWE Universe erupt. Christian seems down for the fight, but Del Rio is less than happy, despite his earlier threat.
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Alberto Del Rio def. Christian; SmackDown returns from a commercial break with the match already under way, and everyone knows that a loss here for Del Rio could really damage his momentum going into his match with Batista in two weeks. But, he didn't have to worry about any momentum loss yet as he was able to avoid a Killswitch, and lock in the Cross Armbreaker, forcing Christian to submit. The boos are tremendous as Del Rio stands up with a grin on his face, Christian rolling around on the canvas clutching his left arm. A big win here over the recently returned Christian puts Del Rio in good stead as he approaches his clash with the Animal. But will Del Rio be able to do what he claims he will do and break Batista's arm? That match is in two weeks at WWE Elimination Chamber.
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Divas Champion AJ Lee with Tamina Snuka def. Natalya; Things haven't been going too well for AJ as of late, suffering multiple losses at the hands of one half of the Funkadactyls, Naomi, who she will defend her title against at Elimination Chamber. But redeeming herself with a big victory over Natalya could be what she needed. The daughter of Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart couldn't help but submit when she found herself locked in AJ's devastating Black Widow. It was clear as AJ raised her Divas Championships above her head that this was intended as a clear message to Naomi, and the rest of the divas division for that matter. With Tamina standing by her side, AJ regained her dominance over the divas, but how long will it last?
---------------------------------- SmackDown goes backstage as Vickie Guerrero is alongside the Raw General Manager, Brad Maddox in an office. They are discussing their choices for the final two Elimination Chamber participants - Brock Lesnar and the Big Show. They think they are geniuses for the decision, but their pride was about to come crashing back down to Earth with a bang. Stephanie McMahon walks into the shot to a collection of boos. She greets the two General Managers and tells them that their decision to add Brock Lesnar to the Elimination Chamber was reckless enough, but to add the Big Show as well was downright insane. Stephanie says that Maddox and Guerrero may have jeopardized the health and well-being of four of the WWE's top superstars more than initially expected. "Locking Brock Lesnar inside the Elimination Chamber is dangerous for everyone. You add the Big Show into that mix and it becomes a car-wreck" says Stephanie. She says that they both have some serious trust to regain with the Authority after their reckless decisions and then leaves the room. Vickie and Brad look at each other with a big gulp.
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WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton def. Dolph Ziggler; Randy Orton needed this match more than anything as his bond with the Authority seemed to be slipping further and further away. To add another element to this match, The Miz was on commentary, observing his recent rival Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler seemed to have the upper hand over the Viper at one point, but Miz jumped onto the ring apron and distracted Ziggler, allowing Orton to grab him from behind, spin him around and drop him with an RKO for the victory. A big momentum-gaining victory for the WWE World Heavyweight Champion as he leaves with his titles in both hands. Meanwhile, The Miz slides into the ring and stands over the fallen Ziggler, raising his hands as if the damage done was his doing. The WWE Universe boo him, and can only hope that Ziggler will get his revenge soon.
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The Shield def. 3MB; The tensions are rising between The Shield and the Wyatt Family as their match at Elimination Chamber is imminent. Tonight, The Shield got their chance to show that they are indeed still a fully-functioning unit and capable of uniting to take out the Wyatts. With no visible crack shown, The Shield decimate 3MB with the closing moments brought to us by Seth Rollins as he hit the Black Out on Jinder Mahal for the victory. The Shield have proven their alliance is sill in tact as they move forward another week, closer to facing possibly the biggest threat they have had to go up against. Speaking of which, mid-celebration, the Wyatt Family's signature image flashes onto our screens and the lights go out. On the titantron, the Wyatt Family are seen in a pitch black room, lit only by a small spotlight. Bray Wyatt tells The Shield that they are venturing into territory that they do not understand. That they are dancing with the devils themselves in hopes of walking away unscathed. Wyatt says how it is "his house" and The Shield are in for a very warm welcoming at Elimination Chamber. The scene cuts away and The Shield are left looking confused and bewildered by Wyatt's words.
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Alexander Rusev with Lana def. Justin Gabriel; Ever since debuting in the Royal Rumble, Alexander Rusev has been a name everyone has been talking about. Debuting in singles competition last week on SmackDown with a dominant victory over Kofi Kingston, Rusev tried his hand once more, this time taking on the South African Justin Gabriel. Unfortunately for the high-flyer, his aerial manoeuvres were no match for Rusev's brute force and found himself locked in the Accolade, a brutal camel clutch applied by the Bulgarian. Gabriel had absolutely no choice but to submit. His hands raises, Alexander Rusev claims another victory. His social ambassador, Lana stands by his side applauding him and shouting at the WWE Universe "This is your future!". The duo leave as Gabriel receives some attention from the referee.
---------------------------------- Josh Mathews is standing backstage alongside his guest, Daniel Bryan. As expected, "Yes!" chants fill the building as a grin appears across Bryan's face. "Daniel, how does it feel to be finally receiving an opportunity to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion, albeit inside the demonic Elimination Chamber?" asks Mathews, and Bryan replies by telling him that he'll take any chance he can get, but he doesn't know if even two miles of steel chain can keep the Authority from trying something. Bryan says that he's going to do what he does best, and that's overcome the odds, and he plans on leaving the Elimination Chamber as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. But then, Sheamus walks onto the scene to some cheers and an equally large grin on his face. "That's pretty sweet, fella, but fact is, if anyone is leaving the Elimination Chamber as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, it's gonna be me" declares the Celtic Warrior. Daniel Bryan looks into Sheamus' eyes and tells him that they've had their run-ins in the past, but he won't be taking any of those into account in two weeks. "It'll be strictly about the title, and I'll go through whoever I have to" says Bryan, and Sheamus tells him that he wouldn't want it any other way. Sheamus extends a hand to Bryan, and Bryan takes it. The two shake hands and Sheamus leaves as we are told that their match is up next!
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Daniel Bryan def. Sheamus; As explained earlier by Michael Cole, this match was made for tonight's episode of SmackDown after the original match on Raw was thrown out due to the interference of Brock Lesnar. Tonight, with Brock Lesnar confirmed to be not in the building, this match was safe to go ahead. Much like their previous encounters (bar their WrestleMania 28 one), it was a highly competitive, back and forth match. Sheamus looked as though he had it when he went for the Brogue Kick, but Bryan's speed allowed him to evade it and pull Sheamus down into the Yes! Lock. But there was no way Sheamus was going to submit and look weak when he has the chance of a lifetime just two weeks away, and he powered out of it, turning it into a rolling senton with Bryan on his shoulders! Sheamus set up for a second Brogue Kick, but once again missed as Bryan went right under him into the opposite corner. Bryan exploded out of the corner - Busaiku Knee! Bryan lays the big Celtic Warrior out, hooks the leg, and scores the three! In unison, Daniel Bryan and the WWE Universe chant "Yes!" in celebration of his victory. But the celebration was cut short for both Bryan and the fans as out of nowhere, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton emerged and was stalking Bryan, ready for an RKO. Bryan turns around and Orton lunges... but Bryan shoves him off... Brogue Kick! Sheamus drills Orton right in the jaw, sending him rolling right out of the ring. The WWE Universe cheer as Daniel Bryan and Sheamus stand side-by-side as Orton retreats, his sneak attack plot failed, clutching his titles to his chest and holding his jaw. Bryan and Sheamus turn to each other and share a smirk, knowing that they have a great amount of respect for one another, but in the Elimination Chamber, it's every man for himself. They then turn to the ramp where Orton has retreated and stare down him and his titles as SmackDown fades to a close.
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Post by Elliot on Feb 6, 2014 20:06:09 GMT -5
WWE Raw Preview: February 10th, 2014
This Monday night on Raw, the Authority have revealed two huge matches that will take place, featuring four of the six members of the Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. First, we will see the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton take on the Celtic Warrior, Sheamus following their encounter on SmackDown that saw Randy Orton take a Brogue Kick to the jaw when he tried to attack Daniel Bryan from behind. Will Sheamus be able to get one-up over the defending Champion? And then, in the main event, Triple H has announced a huge match that hasn't been seen since SummerSlam of last year as John Cena will take on Daniel Bryan! With these two huge matches holding a lot of weight in the momentum towards the Elimination Chamber Match, who will come out on top and look dominant, just two weeks away from the huge match that will also feature the Big Show, and for the first time, Brock Lesnar.
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Post by tg11 on Feb 8, 2014 8:51:56 GMT -5
Orton vs Sheamus on RAW, I can't wait, but as for the SummerSlam rematch between Cena and Bryan no doubt that they will be the ones closing out the show but how about Lesnar and Big Show? I can see Big Show having a match but as for Lesnar I don't think he will have a match but I can see Lesnar making his presence felt by either destroying Orton, Sheamus, Cena, Bryan, or even Show but I hope Lesnar goes after Orton or he softens Orton up enough that Orton is vulnerable
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