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Post by tg11 on Aug 23, 2016 15:38:09 GMT -5
- Love that Hulk Hogan is the new co-GM of the WWE but also ever since Hogan has been back he has more or less been making waves here in the WWE not only with his return but being the new co-GM considering the last time before the last time we saw Hogan was at WrestleMania 30 and him returning now as co-GM of the WWE I could think of no one better as co-GM but Hogan already making matches for tonight here on Smackdown...interesting matches with CM Punk one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions taking on one third of The Wyatt Family taking on Luke Harper and the Show Off Invitational continues with Ziggler defending his WWE Intercontinental Championship yet again in this open challenge I think we are in for a great night here on Smackdown
- Ziggler's challenge this time being answered by none other than The Intellectual Savior of the Masses the unwashed masses Damien Sandow I was surprised by Sandow being the mystery opponent especially considering no one has seen or heard from Sandow in months but to see him be the one to show up to answer the call I was genuinely shocked but then Ziggler ultimately retaining his WWE Intercontinental Championship beating Sandow just goes to show us that Ziggler just may in fact be the best champion out of any champion that there is in the WWE right now because he continues to defend his title night in night out against mystery opponents who he has no idea who they are until they come out...giving all comers a chance at his title and him beating them all I mean he is more or less making the WWE Intercontinental Championship mean something again he is restoring prestige to it but then seeing Neville post-match challenge Ziggler to a WWE Intercontinental Championship match at TLC but not in any regular match but in a Ladder Match and Ziggler accepting I mean considering the contrast in styles with both men more or less being high flyers I think we will be in for a show at TLC
- Cena talking about his history in OVW with not only Brock and Batista but Orton most of all makes sense considering out of these guys Cena has the most history with Orton especially since he and Orton have had a rivalry that has more or less gone on for years now hell Orton/Cena has become more than just a rivalry it has become "the rivalry" in WWE but then to see Orton show up out of nowhere and deliver an RKO out of nowhere this is the second time he has hit that RKO on Cena...I mean Orton just may be in the driver's seat when it comes to TLC considering he has to face not only Batista his fellow Authority brethren but he has to face Cena too in a Triple Threat Match and the winner of that going on to the 2015 Royal Rumble pay per view to face The Beast Incarnate The Nightmare of Suplex City the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar I mean Orton is my pick to win that Triple Threat Match because to me Orton/Lesnar is a Dream Match but then again so is Batista/Lesnar in fact Batista/Lesnar equals money in itself considering Batista is a mega star or he is on his way to being a mega star well in this diary considering Guardians of the Galaxy but also considering that he is going to be in the new Bond movie Spectre and then Lesnar's credentials I don't even have to go over because they supercede Orton, Cena and Batista's accomplishments combined
- Cesaro & Kidd as a tag team I think if kept together these 2 can be a real gold mine as a tag team
- Big E. #1 Contender for the WWE United States Championship beating The Miz...this more or less was a match that was designed for Big E. to make a statement and he more or less did that by beating The Miz but showing a vicious side a mean streak well Big E. is going to need that especially if he stands any chance at TLC considering he is facing Rusev the WWE United States Champion for the title and considering Rusev is undefeated I mean could Big E. be the one who ends that undefeated streak?
- Seth Rollins the newest member of The Authority beating Christian...I mean ever since joining The Authority turning his back on The Shield I mean Rollins just continues to get better and better and him beating Christian is no different here I mean Rollins essentially is on a roll and considering at TLC he has Ambrose in not just any regular match but in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match and the winner of that becoming the new Mr. Money in the Bank I mean Rollins needed the win and considering Christian at this point is more or less enhancement talent designed to put young guys over I mean realistically we all knew he would do the job here
- Now that mirror attack from WWE Women's Champion Emma on AJ Lee with Emma kicking AJ's head into a mirror I mean no doubt AJ Lee has got to be injured she has gotta be less than 100 percent I mean that attack was not only vicious it was downright brutal I mean the glass of the mirror could have gotten into AJ's eyes or hell AJ Lee could have a concussion or be affected in some kind of way from that mirror attack but lately Emma showing this vicious mean streak I mean she has already put Paige on the shelf and now she is more or less trying to do the same thing to AJ Lee I mean will AJ Lee even be able to compete at TLC for the WWE Women's Championship?
- Darren Young one half of the Prime Time Players beats Tyson Kidd one half of Kidd/Cesaro I mean it is obvious that we all knew that this feud would more or less continue between these 2 teams but this is more or less about proving just which tag team is better but also proving just which tag team is more or less the next in line for a shot at those WWE Tag Team Championships but with Darren beating Tyson I mean I wonder if we will get Cesaro vs Titus next week on either RAW or Smackdown?
- Cody Rhodes beating Curtis Axel...this more or less was nothing more than a squash match for Cody but this basically builds Cody back up as far as a program goes between himself and Jericho especially if the match has been signed for TLC but I would have expected Jericho to more or less show up to try to distract Cody or to cost him the match somehow but that didn't happen but Cody now that he has beaten Axel he has momentum but you can bet Jericho was watching this match and if he was I mean it makes me wonder just what Jericho has in store for Cody Rhodes?
- Hogan making the match for TLC it will be Cody Rhodes taking on Jericho...personally if you ask me Rhodes/Jericho at least for me is a Dream Match but this match could more or less make Cody Rhodes as a main event guy or it could break him
- Punk one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions beating one third of The Wyatt Family with Punk beating Luke Harper all be it by DQ I mean we all knew that this result would happen at least I know I did especially with Punk being less than 100 % and not to mention Bryan the other half of the WWE Tag Team Champions is not there but nursing injuries and with Rowan and Bray getting involved here attacking Punk I would have expected Shane to make the save for Punk but I was wondering where Shane was and why he didn't save Punk here?
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Aug 25, 2016 7:37:05 GMT -5
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Aug 25, 2016 22:24:11 GMT -5
 Monday Night Raw: December 8th, 2014 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina
After the WWE signature intro, a recap aired of Hulk Hogan being named Co-General Manager last Monday night. This was followed by the opening pyro and Michael Cole, JBL and Jerry Lawler welcoming the viewers at home to a very special Monday Night Raw. “It’s that special time of the year folks! The 74th annual Slammy Awards! Or something like that” explained Michael Cole. “Awesome” was heard and The Miz made his way out to the stage in a tuxedo, with the lovely Summer Rae on his arm. Miz got to the podium and addressed the WWE Universe, first welcoming them and then going into a small rant about not being nominated for anything this year. “How the hell am I not up for Superstar of the Year? I am THE superstar of the WWE. None of the other guys or girls in the back starred in something as groundbreaking as the Marine 4!” Summer Rae eased him saying, “Babe, you have to remember one thing. This is the peak for everyone else. Not for you though. There’s an Academy Award in your future.” Miz mulled it over and seemed to agree. “Anyway, tonight I will be your host but, I will also be the presenter of the first award. I am here to honor the winner of the Most Despicable Act of the Year Award. Don’t know why they’re having me present this since despicable is the last word people use to describe but whatever.” Clips of the nominees appeared on the Titantron. Alberto Del Rio injuring Cesaro was shown first, followed by Sheamus’ heinous attack on Dolph Ziggler during their Ironman match. Sheamus was also shown carrying the bloody chair around for weeks afterward. The Wyatt Family’s uncalled for attack on Mr. McMahon and Seth Rollins turning his back on the Shield were shown next. Capping the nominees was the most recent clip, as Emma kicking AJ Lee into a mirror this past week on Smackdown aired. Miz announced that the fans still had time to vote because the winner wouldn’t be revealed until after the opening contest.
SETH ROLLINS DEF. ALBERTO DEL RIO IN 7:25; Alberto Del Rio hasn’t done very much since defeating Rey Mysterio at Survivor Series. Seth Rollins, however, has been on a tear since Survivor Series and it continued here. Del Rio went after the arm and slapped on the Cross Armbreaker, but Seth made it to the ropes. From there, the new crown jewel of the Authority went into his offense and put down Del Rio with a Curb Stomp. Seth got to his feet with a grin, continuing his hot streak and gaining momentum before the big contract signing tonight.
Back to the stage, The Miz admitted that was an impressive performance by Seth, but it was time to announce our first Slammy winner. “The WWE Universe has decided and the winner of the Most Despicable Act of the Year Award is…Seth Rollins!” Seth actually celebrated the win, throwing his arms in the air and joining Miz at the podium. They shook hands and Seth spoke to the WWE Universe, thanking them for the honor. “Normally, someone would be upset to win an award that calls their acts despicable but I’m not a normal man. I am the future of this company. Actually, I am the present and I gave myself a present when I joined the Authority. Now, despite everything that Hulk Hogan tries to throw in front of me, I will be the next Mr. Money in the Bank and then I will be the next WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Believe that…and believe in Seth Rollins!” The crowd booed as Seth picked up his Slammy and proudly walked to the back.
CESARO W/ TYSON KIDD AND NATALYA DEF. TITUS O’NEIL W/ DARREN YOUNG IN 3:29; On Smackdown last week, Darren Young bested Tyson Kidd in singles competition. Tonight, Cesaro managed to even the odds between the teams. While the match didn’t last too long, it was hard hitting and saw both guys just hammer on each other. Cesaro’s victory came after hitting the Neutralizer. Kidd slid in the ring and put the boots to Titus quickly before Young slid in and caused him to exit the ring. It was clear that the issue between these tandems was far from over.
Michael Cole informed the viewers of some of the Slammy Awards that were given out earlier today on WWE.com. The Rock won “Best Actor”, Dolph Ziggler won “Best Twitter”, Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella won “Best Couple”, Daniel Bryan winning the WWE World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania won “This is Awesome Moment of the Year” and Sami Zayn was voted “Best NXT Superstar.”
The Miz came back out to introduce a very special guest to introduce the Rivalry of the Year Award. “Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you…Big Johnny himself…John Laurinaitis!” The crowd booed as former General Manager John Laurinaitis stepped through the curtain waving. He shook hands with the Miz before introducing himself as the “former General Manager of Monday night Raw and Friday night Smackdown and Executive Vice President of Talent Relations.” Laurinaitis talked about his “legendary” rivalries with CM Punk and John Cena, saying that is why they brought him out to present this award. The nominees appeared on screen starting with footage of Daniel Bryan going up against the Authority. The wars between the Shield and the Wyatt Family were highlighted as was Bray Wyatt’s four month battle with John Cena. AJ Lee and Paige’s division defining rivalry, Dolph Ziggler and Sheamus taking the Intercontinental Title to the next level and CM Punk’s very personal fight with Triple H rounded them out. Laurinaitis opened the envelope and revealed that, for the first time ever, women have won the award. “Congratulations Paige and AJ Lee!” The crowd cheered for this victory but those turned to boos when the music of the WWE Women’s Champion hit. Emma walked out, waving to the audience and mockingly crying when she got to Big Johnny. She snatched the award and shooed Johnny away. She spoke in a sarcastic tone, “Wow you guys. This is amazing. I cannot believe that AJ Lee and Paige won the Rivalry of the Year Award. It’s like a dream come true for the WWE Universe and the women’s division as a whole. Those two made history and went to war with each other for months. They really deserve this, especially after their historic Hell in a Cell match. I mean, I really wish they were here to accept it. I wonder why they aren’t…oh yeah, that’s right. I put them both on the shelf. For all that they did during their so called rivalry of the year, I did what neither was able to. I bested the other one. Paige went through that table down there and I took her title. As for AJ, let me just remind you.” A video recap aired of Emma kicking AJ’s head into a mirror this past Friday on Smackdown. “Look at that! The two women that you all gravitated towards and believed took women’s wrestling to the next level were taken out by me. That’s why I’m the WWE Women’s Champion, that’s why I’ll remain champion if AJ Lee is even able to show up at TLC and that’s why I’m accepting this award for them.”
Returning from break, Paul Heyman was shown arriving at the arena. Renee Young caught up with him and asked about his appearance tonight. Heyman responded, saying that it should be obvious. “The WWE World Heavyweight Champion, the Beast Incarnate himself, Brock Lesnar is not here tonight. Therefore, I am here to accept the Superstar of the Year Award on his behalf.”
Michael Cole took time to promote this Thursday’s WWE Network special, NXT TakeOver: Fatal-4-Way. “Ladies and gentlemen, one of the marquee matchups will see NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks defend her title against Bayley. Tonight, in a preview of TakeOver, here’s a special look at Sasha Banks.” A video package aired, showing highlights of Sasha Banks and her title win at Divas Smackdown back in October. We also hear from Sasha, who explains why she is “The Boss” and what makes her “the best female this company has ever seen”. SASHA BANKS DEF. LAYLA IN 2:07; The Greenville faithful cheered for the first ever Raw appearance of Sasha Banks. She ran into quick trouble from Layla but righted the ship soon. Sasha hit some signature spots, including double knees in the corner and a hurricanrana, before making Layla tap to the Bank Statement. Sasha got up and confidently posed with her title. “That’s a former Divas and Women’s Champion in there and Sasha Banks just beat her in short order. The woman is the real deal” said JBL.
The sound of a familiar car crash was heard and the WWE Universe erupted as the legendary WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley walked out to the podium. He had a big smile and was in his typical flannel and sweatpants. Foley said hello to the fans and announced that he would be presenting the next award. “Before I do though, I wanted to point out how great it is to be back, right here in Greenville, South Carolina!” Foley continued, saying that the next award is one he’s all too familiar with, the Extreme Moment of the Year! “Hopefully, these don’t bring back too many painful memories.” The nominees appeared, starting with John Cena taking it to the extreme to beat Bray Wyatt earlier this year by launching the steel steps outside of the ring at him. Bray takes more punishment in the next nominee as the Shield triple powerbombing him onto thumbtacks at SummerSlam was highlighted. Paige’s RamPaige on AJ Lee off the second rope through a table at Hell in a Cell was next, followed by the Wyatt Family chokeslamming Triple H off the stage. The final, and most recent, nominee was Seth Rollins Curb Stomping Roman Reigns onto a chair at Survivor Series. “Man, those were some hardcore moments for sure. I have no idea who is gonna win this. I’ll tell you what though. I’ve been to war with Triple H and whenever he’s able to return, the Wyatt Family are in for a rude awakening.” Foley announced the winner to a pop as the Shield powerbombing Bray Wyatt onto thumbtacks won. “Unfortunately, thanks to Seth Rollins, the Shield is no longer together so I guess I’ll accept the...” A slightly altered version of the Shield theme hit and the crowd came to their feet as Roman Reigns walked onto the stage in a suit! Foley shook hands with Roman and left him to the podium. Roman thanked the crowd for their support since his injury and said that, while he’s here to accept the award, it isn’t all he’s here for. “There are two things on my mind. Number one is you Seth Rollins. Don’t you dare think for a second that when I return, I’m not coming to kick your ass for what you did. The second thing I’m here to tell you is exactly that. When I’m returning. Seth, you better prepare yourself because if there’s anything left of you after Dean Ambrose beats the hell out of you at TLC…I’m gonna finish you at the Royal Rumble. That’s right, I spoke with Hulk Hogan earlier today and I am officially the first name to enter the Royal Rumble match!” Reigns walked off to cheers with the award following the major announcement.
Returning, Chris Jericho sat on a chair in the ring. He had a microphone in his hand and spoke slowly, telling the fans that he takes what he does for a living very seriously. “As a child, I knew that I would be either a pro wrestler or a rock star. Of course, I went on to do both and that’s the point. I had to work my ass off to accomplish the things I did in my life. I didn’t have a father in the wrestling business. I didn’t have anyone to open the door for me, I had to travel the world, hone my craft everywhere possible and kick those doors down. Then there’s guys like Cody Rhodes. Guys that were born with a silver spoon in their mouths and made it to the business because of who their family member is. Cody seems to believe that he is owed things because his last name is Rhodes. He feels like he should be gifted the World Heavyweight Championship because his daddy did it.” Before Chris could continue, the music of the “American Dream” hit and Dusty Rhodes walked down to the ring to a thunderous ovation. Jericho looked surprised at this and Dusty grabbed his own microphone. During Dusty’s entrance, Cody Rhodes sprinted down to the ring and stood in between Dusty and Jericho to prevent anything from happening. Dusty told Cody it was okay and began to speak to Jericho, telling him that he was all wrong. “Listen here daddy. Just because my son has my last name doesn’t mean he thinks he’s entitled to anything. My son has earned everything he’s ever had. The Tag Team Titles. The Intercontinental Title. Even that win over a certain somebody during the Survival Trials.” Dusty pointed at Jericho and gave a smile while Jericho’s face dropped. He stepped forward to take a swing at Dusty but Cody jumped in front and knocked him down with a right hand of his own. Dusty held his son back from further pouncing and Jericho rolled outside, holding his jaw. Cody took the microphone from his father and challenged Jericho to a match at TLC. Jericho continued to hold his jaw and looked around the arena before responding with a loud “no”! Jericho left up the ramp, leaving Cody frustrated.
The Miz came back out and introduced one of the greatest tag team wrestlers of all-time, Booker T. The six time World Champion walked out to a nice ovation and spoke about his time with Harlem Heat. “I guarantee you that I wouldn’t be a multi-time World Champion if it wasn’t for my time with my brother as Harlem Heat. Tonight, I’m here to honor the best tag team in the WWE all year long, as voted by you. The nominees are…” A barrage of clips aired, featuring CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, the Usos, Batista and Randy Orton, Tyson Kidd and Cesaro, and Erick Rowan and Luke Harper. Booker said the winner would be announced after the following match. RANDY ORTON DEF. R-TRUTH IN 2:34; On the road to a huge match at TLC, Randy Orton got a tuneup here and made good use of it. Truth didn’t get in much offense and was ended by a signature RKO. Orton, barely breaking a sweat, got to his feet and posed. Booker T took back over at the podium and revealed the winner. “The winner of WWE Tag Team of the Year is the former WWE Tag Team Champions, Batista and Randy Orton!” Orton walked up the ramp to collect the trophy until Batista’s music hit. He stopped in his tracks because he hasn’t seen Batista since hitting him with the RKO last week. Batista walked to the podium and called Randy over. “No hard feelings right now man. Don’t get me wrong…I’m not looking past what you did last Monday, but this is about us. Whatever happens to our team between last week and TLC doesn’t take away from this trophy.” Orton gingerly walked over and accepted a handshake from his tag team partner and picked up his trophy. They raised them high in the air and posed for some photos, but Orton was clearly still not sure what to think. As he went to walk away, Batista raised his Slammy to hit him but shrugged it off and decided not to, instead leaving with an uncomfortable Orton, choosing the psychological route.
Renee Young was shown standing by with one of the teams in tonight’s main event, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon. She asked them for their thoughts heading into battle with the Wyatt Family. Punk spoke, saying that none of them were worried about it. “Not that the Wyatts aren’t a group that we are taking lightly but all three of us are heading into TLC to go to war with them, so getting the opportunity to do it tonight is just an added bonus.” Renee looked confused so Bryan clarified. “We are done being put through tables by Erick Rowan and Luke Harper, so earlier today, we spoke with Hulk Hogan and at TLC, we’re going to defend these titles against them in a Tables match. It’s time we put the Wyatt Family through them.” Shane added that Bray is lucky the match isn’t no disqualification tonight because he’d get an early dose of what the Chairs match will be like this Sunday.
The ring was set up for a contract signing, with Hulk Hogan and Stephanie McMahon standing in the middle of the ring. Hogan introduced the two participants in this Sunday’s historic meeting, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins. You could clearly see the difference in the two men as Seth changed after his earlier match into a suit, while Ambrose walked to the ring in a tank top, vest and jeans. Once in the ring, they sat across from one another. Stephanie began to go over the rules of a TLC match and discuss the briefcase being at stake when Ambrose cut her off. “Yea, yea, yea, we know the deal Mrs. McMahon. I get to beat this scumbag from pillar to post with tables, ladders and chairs before I climb up and take the briefcase. Then, I get to beat him up with said briefcase and then, when I feel like it, I get to cash it in and become WWE World Heavyweight Champion.” The WWE Universe popped hard for this statement while Dean took the pen and immediately signed his name on the dotted line. A calm and collected Seth Rollins responded by saying that Dean needs to read before he signs. “What our fearless leader Stephanie McMahon was going to say before you rudely interrupted her, was that this contract has a provision in it. A provision that states that you and I cannot lay a hand on each other until the bell rings this Sunday or the other one automatically gets the Money in the Bank briefcase. That’s right. This contract signing isn’t going to go down the way other ones do and you aren’t going to get in a cheap sneak attack on Smackdown this week. You keep your filthy hands to yourself until TLC.” Dean looked disappointed but Rollins continued, saying that none of what Dean said is going to happen. “You do realize why the Shield was so successful right? It wasn’t because Roman has muscles and it definitely wasn’t because you act like a crazy person. It was because you had the very best on this planet leading the way. I was the architect of the Shield and it was because of my brilliant mind that we dominated the WWE for two years. I ended it on my terms because I was sick and tired of carrying your dead weight around. This Sunday, I officially put an end to all of this. I retrieve that briefcase, be done with all of this Shield nonsense and become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. I’ll prove to the world exactly why breaking up the Shield was the best move for my career. I’m going to be the biggest star this business has ever seen, even if Hulk Hogan doesn’t want to admit it.” Seth stared a hole through Hulk, who said nothing while looking back. Dean got annoyed and told Seth to just sign the damn contract. Seth picked up the pen and mulled over the contract before suddenly flipping the table over onto Dean and stomping away at him. Hogan called for officials to break things up, but Stephanie just sat back and watched with a slight smirk. Dean began to get up only to be sent back into the mat by a vicious Curb Stomp from Rollins. Seth picked the contract back up and signed on the dotted line, cementing that he’ll get the last physical blows before TLC.
The crowd came unglued for the arrival of John Cena, who wasn’t scheduled to compete. He walked to the podium and announced that he was here to present an award. “Believe me guys, watching the awkwardness between Randy Orton and Batista earlier was enough enjoyment for me tonight. Anyway, I’m here to present an award that I had the honor and privilege of winning last year, the Match of the Year.” Cena discussed what that award means before bringing up the nominees. Daniel Bryan vs. Triple H from WrestleMania, Bryan teaming with the Shield against the Authority in War Games at Extreme Rules, the Shield’s war with the Wyatt Family at SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar’s battle with CM Punk at Night of Champions, Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena at Hell in a Cell and lastly, Paige and AJ Lee in the first ever female Hell in a Cell match are all highlighted. Cena continued by saying that he’s never seen a list so good and guaranteed that he wouldn’t be able to pick one the way the WWE Universe has. “The votes are in though and you all have chosen…” Cena got quiet and seemed very uncomfortable before saying that the winner is the Shield vs. The Wyatt Family. Cena walked off to the back before the Wyatt signature hit. When the lights came back on, the Slammy Award was gone and things went to commercial.
ADRIAN NEVILLE AND DOLPH ZIGGLER DEF. 3MB W/ DREW MCINTYRE IN 2:56; No Intercontinental Championship Showoff Invitational this week to protect this Sunday’s ladder match between Dolph Ziggler and Adrian Neville. They teamed up here, showing that there are no hard feelings heading into their upcoming match. However, after Ziggler hit the Zig Zag, Neville tagged himself in and won with the Red Arrow. Ziggler looked slightly bothered by this but Neville just shrugged at him. He then actually got the Intercontinental Title from the ring announcer and held it for a few seconds of tension before ultimately handing it over to Ziggler.
Returning, video from the inaugural Slammys aired as we saw Vince McMahon famously perform “Stand Back”. BIG E DEF. SHEAMUS IN 5:46; These two feuded heavily over the Intercontinental Championship earlier this year. Sheamus clobbered away at Big E with some of his signature high impact offense. He went for the Brogue Kick but Big E ducked and came off the ropes with a body block. The straps came down and Big E gained more steam with his United States Title shot coming up after winning with the Big Ending. He wasn’t able to really celebrate due to the Slammy Awards being back on. The host of the Slammy Awards, T he Miz, was standing at the podium. “What a night this has been but again, I have to say that it is ridiculous that I wasn’t nominated for anything. I better win Best Slammy Host next year and Best Actor.” Miz the introduced the next presenter as WWE Hall of Famer, Sgt. Slaughter. Slaughter came out to a nice hand and said that he was here to introduce the winner of the “Breakout Star of the Year Award”. The nominees were shown standing near each other in the back. Adrian Neville, Emma and Alexander Rusev were shown, but the final nominee, Paige, was still on the shelf. “And the winner of the 2014 Breakout Star of the Year is… Alexander Rusev!” Rusev and Lana walked out onto the stage and there was clearly some tension between the very patriotic Slaughter and the Bulgarian Brute, but Lana told Rusev to keep moving. They got to the podium, with Big E still in the ring. Lana said that do not thank the WWE Universe for this win. “Rusev wins at everything. He is still undefeated, he won this award and with me by his side, he even wins at life.” Lana claimed that Big E has no chance of winning the United States Championship this Sunday before leaving with the Slammy in her hand.
The commentary team led the viewers at home through a rundown of this Sunday’s TLC Pay-Per-View. As announced earlier tonight, CM Punk and Daniel Bryan will defend the Tag Team Titles against Erick Rowan and Luke Harper in a Tables match. If she can make it to the show, AJ Lee will get a shot at Emma and the WWE Women’s Championship, while Big E tries to end the undefeated streak of Alexander Rusev. Adrian Neville gets the biggest chance of his career when he takes on Dolph Ziggler in a ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship. Also added today, Cody Rhodes will go one on one with Chris Jericho. Shane McMahon and Bray Wyatt will clash in a Chairs match, while three future Hall of Famers, Batista, John Cena and Randy Orton, compete for a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Title. Then, in the main event, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins collide in a TLC match with the Money in the Bank briefcase on the line.
The Miz returned to introduce the final presenter of the evening. “Ladies and gentlemen, his name is Paul Heyman!” Heyman walked out to a pop but seemed irritated that Miz stole his opening line. Heyman spoke with his usual passion, saying that he’s here to present the Superstar of the Year Award. “This is all just a formality though. Sure there are several nominees but there’s really only one man, no, one beast deserving of the award. The beast who destroyed the World’s Largest Athletes at the Royal Rumble, the conqueror who is the 1 in 21-1, the animal that ended Daniel Bryan’s reign as WWE World Heavyweight Champion and the current, reigning, defending WWE World Heavyweight Champion, BROCK LESNAR!” Heyman went on to direct the fans to the Titantron for the video clips of the nominees. For the first time ever, female superstars are included in the field. AJ Lee got shown first, reigning as Divas Champion for the first quarter of the year before returning and having historic matches with Paige. Batista’s return, Royal Rumble victory and Tag Team Title run are shown next, followed by Bray Wyatt’s wins over Daniel Bryan, John Cena and Roman Reigns. Brock Lesnar’s dominant run that Paul Heyman just went over was highlighted, with Cody Rhode’s fantastic run through the Survival Trials shown next. CM Punk’s return at Payback, win over Triple H and Tag Team Title win were the next focus. Daniel Bryan winning the WWE World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania, run with the title and Tag Team Title win with CM Punk was next. Dolph Ziggler winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, United States Title win and two Intercontinental Title victories were the next highlight. John Cena’s rivalry with Brock Lesnar and Survival Trials victory was shown shortly after. The next clips showed Paige debut, win the Divas Title in her home country, change it to the Women’s Title, team up with Trish Stratus and win the first ever female Hell in a Cell, before ending with footage of Randy Orton as WWE Champion and his Tag Team Title run with Batista. When the video package ended, Heyman spoke “Wow. There are certainly some worthy contenders in there…if this were any other year. Let’s get this over with. Your winner of the 2014 Superstar of the Year IS THE BEST INCARNATE DANIEL BRYAN! Wait, what?” The crowd roared as Daniel Bryan’s music hit and Heyman stared at the envelope in utter shock. Bryan stepped out onto the stage, with CM Punk behind him clapping, and took the award. Heyman looked at him, still flabbergasted, before seeing Punk and changing his expression to one of more fear. He walked away, leaving Bryan to give his speech. Bryan thanked the WWE Universe for voting him as the Superstar of the Year for the second straight year. “Without all of you, none of this would be possible. I would have never won the WWE Championship, CM Punk wouldn’t have come back and we wouldn’t be Tag Team Champions right now. This year, you all showed that you have a voice and it’s a voice that matters! Will 2015 be even better than 2014? Yes! Will I win this award again for a third straight year? YES” The crowd did yes with him, though Punk seemed a little put off by Bryan suggesting he’d win again.
CM PUNK, DANIEL BRYAN AND SHANE MCMAHON DEF. THE WYATT FAMILY IN 10:06; Despite not having any major stipulation, this was quite the war. All six men just went after each other and if TLC is anything like this, that night is going to be one hell of a war. The Wyatt Family spent some time picking Shane McMahon apart until he got free and laid in some shots on Erick Rowan. He made the hot tag to the Superstar of the Year and Bryan cleaned house. Near the end, Bray got thrown into steel steps while Harper was knocked down with a Busaiku Knee. Punk nailed Rowan with the GTS and tagged in Shane, who flew off the top with a massive elbow drop to get the 1-2-3. Shane and the Tag Team Champions celebrated their win, while Harper pulled a fallen Rowan out of the ring. For the first time in a long time, Bray Wyatt didn’t have his confident smile. “Could Shane McMahon, Daniel Bryan and CM Punk have finally rattled Bray Wyatt’s cage?” asked Michael Cole as the winners continued to celebrate with the WWE Universe.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Aug 29, 2016 22:26:58 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on Aug 30, 2016 12:45:31 GMT -5
- Seth Rollins beats Del Rio to start the Slammy Awards edition of RAW...I mean ever since Rollins has joined The Authority ending The Shield turning his back on both Ambrose and Reigns he has been on quite the roll and him beating Del Rio is proof of that and considering Rollins at TLC he is going to be facing his former Shield brother Dean Ambrose in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match with the Money in the Bank briefcase suspended high in the air I mean he is going to need all the momentum he can get and Del Rio ever since he retired Rey Mysterio at Survivor Series Del Rio hasn't done much so it begs the question of where Del Rio goes from here? A heel turn for Del Rio perhaps...or here's a thought why not bring back his personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez and put Ricardo back with Del Rio?
- Seth Rollins winning the Slammy Award for the Most Despicable Act of the Year it makes sense considering he turned his back on both Ambrose and Reigns especially in this diary at such a huge event that being Survivor Series and considering he turned heel in a shocker a shocker that no one saw coming especially when it was Team Punk & Bryan vs Team Authority and if The Authority lost they would be done for good while if The Shield's team lost they would be done as a group for good and Rollins decided to end The Shield anyway so I can see why he would win the award
- Contract signing for Rollins/Ambrose for their TLC match at TLC with Stephanie and Hogan being present...yeah contract signings never end well and this will be no different
- Cesaro beating Titus O'Neil just continues the rivalry between Prime Time Players and Kidd & Cesaro especially considering Darren Young beat Tyson Kidd but now Cesaro beats Titus...yeah I would say the momentum has shifted in this feud or I would say it is balanced out considering both teams have a victory over each other in singles competition but Darren Young hasn't faced Cesaro and Kidd hasn't faced Titus but either way these teams if they go again it will most likely happen at TLC
- Seeing Big Johnny...at least with him in charge at the helm he was one of the only heel authority figures that I actually enjoyed being in charge hell compared to The Authority I would rather have Big Johnny in charge again because he was actually entertaining...People Power was entertaining but seeing him present the Slammy Award for Rivalry of the Year I definitely was not expecting that but then what I didn't expect was to see Paige & AJ win Rivalry of the Year but just when Paige and or AJ could accept the award here comes the WWE Women's Champion Emma who comes out to accept the award...I mean considering Emma she put both Paige and AJ essentially on the shelf I mean she put Paige on the shelf 100 percent but AJ Lee is another story but who even knows if she will be able to compete at TLC but if she does she will no doubt be less than 100 percent if that but just goes to show you just what kind of a WWE Women's Champion Emma is...she is vicious has a nasty mean streak
- Paul Heyman should be confident that his client The Beast Incarnate the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar could win Superstar of the Year in fact Brock should win the award I mean he single handedly had the best year in WWE hands down he ended The Undertaker's WrestleMania undefeated streak becoming the One in 21-1 he wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam beating Daniel Bryan and then at Night of Champions he beats CM Punk and then at Survivor Series he beats John Cena I mean Lesnar if he doesn't win the award then that's how we know that WWE is rigged
- Sasha Banks beating Layla...I wonder if after that win if Sasha Banks could end up being brought up to the main roster? I mean she just beat Layla a former WWE Women's and WWE Divas Champion and considering Sasha at one time she was NXT Women's Champion and she beats a veteran in Layla then it begs the question of if and when Sasha will be brought up to the main roster
- The Shield winning the award for the Most Extreme Moment of the Year with the Triple Powerbomb on Bray Wyatt on to thumbtacks now this win is definitely deserved and why? Because not only was that moment extreme it was downright sickening which was awesome but then seeing Reigns formerly The Muscle of the Shield The Big Dog coming out and accepting the award and then he too wanting a piece of Rollins...I can't blame Reigns considering what happened to him at Survivor Series when Rollins turned on him and Ambrose but then Reigns being announced as the first name for the 2015 Royal Rumble Match it makes me wonder just which other superstars will be named into the 2015 Royal Rumble Match?
- Chris Jericho coming face to face with The Rhodes family namely WWE Hall of Famer The American Dream Dusty Rhodes and his son Cody Rhodes who Jericho has been having problems with and just when Jericho is about to try something on Dusty here comes Cody jumping in to help his father and Cody laying into Jericho only for Dusty to pull his son apart from Jericho and then Jericho scurrying away like a coward it is obvious Jericho wants no part of Cody Rhodes but Rhodes not caring challenges Jericho to a match at TLC with Jericho refusing but something tells me that this match will happen anyway at TLC and if it does it makes me wonder which kind of match they will have at TLC?
- Orton beating R-Truth...I would say out of all the 3 men in the Triple Threat Match at TLC the Triple Threat #1 Contender's Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship out of Orton, Batista and Cena the one with the most momentum out of the 3 of them is definitely Orton well week after week and him beating R-Truth is no exception but then seeing Batista & Orton win Tag Team of the Year I admit I was a little surprised to see these 2 Authority members win Tag Team of the Year but then afterwards playing on the tension between Orton and Batista heading into TLC I mean it is every man for himself in the Triple Threat Match and only one of them can go on to the 2015 Royal Rumble PPV to face WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar but you can't forget about Cena either
- CM Punk and Daniel Bryan the WWE Tag Team Champions teaming up with Shane McMahon...this will be Shane's first RAW TV match in over 5 years but to see him team with Bryan and Punk to take on The Wyatt Family Bray Wyatt, Harper and Rowan in 6 Man Tag Team action no doubt that this match ends up main eventing RAW
- I told you contract signings never go well and I was right all hell breaks loose and it all ends up in Rollins standing tall Curb Stomping Ambrose into oblivion but security getting involved but not doing a great job I mean Hogan should have hired more security but no doubt Stephanie loved every second of it because as far as I'm concerned this is probably what she was counting on or what she was planning and she probably told the security guards to stay back because I am sure Hogan hired a plethora of them
- Match of the Year going to The Shield vs The Wyatt Family now this Slammy Award victory I am also surprised about because I definitely was not expecting this but Cena being the one to present the award and Cena being uncomfortable I mean we all know Cena's history with the Wyatt Family so I can see why he would be unsettled or unnerved to be anywhere near them and just as the Wyatt signature goes off and the lights go out and they come back on the Slammy Award is gone...now that was a thing of beauty now that was awesome
- Neville and WWE Intercontinental Champion Ziggler team up to beat 3MB in Tag Team action I mean I am surprised that Neville didn't turn on Ziggler or that Ziggler didn't turn on Neville considering that they are facing each other for Ziggler's WWE Intercontinental Championship at TLC in not just any match but a Ladder Match with the IC Title being suspended high in the air I am surprised that the tension was not built here but it is most likely going to be built sooner or later but I just expected some kind of miscommunication between these 2 which would have caused them to lose the match
- WWE United States Champion Rusev winning the Slammy Award for Breakout Star of the Year...it makes total sense considering that ever since he has burst on to the scene early this year Rusev has been on a tear in this calendar year of 2014 winning match after match he is undefeated in singles competition and not to mention he is the WWE United States Champion too probably one of the most physically dominating superstars ever to be WWE United States Champion so to see Lana and Rusev both come out for this award it makes total sense but to see Sgt. Slaughter come out to present the award for Breakout Star of the Year him being an American patriot synonymous with USA and Rusev being the Bulgarian Brute basically representing Russia I see what you were trying to do there
- Big E. beating Authority member and one time his most fierce rival Sheamus I mean you obviously want to build Big E. up to be a credible threat to Rusev and at this point I would say power-wise in the strength department Big E. matches up pretty well with Rusev but in the technical wrestling aspect I give the edge to Rusev in that department but to see these 2 titans go at it for the WWE United States Championship at TLC it makes me wonder if Big E. could be "The One" to end Rusev's undefeated streak?
- How in the hell does Daniel Bryan win Superstar of the Year when he didn't even have a great calendar year not as great as Lesnar did? Just goes to show you that WWE is nothing more than a popularity contest that the Slammys is nothing more than a popularity contest because Lesnar had single-handedly the greatest year in WWE but is that enough? No it isn't but instead he gets passed over for Bryan of all people like that goes to show you that WWE is fixed when it comes to the Slammy Awards and how is Punk happy? The WWE Universe passed him over too they think that Daniel Bryan is better than he is the Universe thinks Bryan is more popular than Punk
- And then the main event with Punk & Bryan the WWE Tag Team Champions & Shane McMahon beating the team of Wyatt, Harper and Rowan in 6 Man Tag Team action just goes to show you that the momentum is on the side of the babyfaces as far as their respective matches go at TLC considering Punk & Bryan have to defend their WWE Tag Team Championships against Harper & Rowan but then Bray Wyatt has Shane McMahon in a Chairs Match I mean this was a good way to end RAW but it builds towards TLC in a good way so kudos
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Aug 30, 2016 19:02:49 GMT -5
 NXT TakeOver: Fatal-4-Way: December 11th, 2014 - Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida
The WWE Network stream began with the Pre-Show panel welcoming the viewers. Renee Young, the host, introduced the rest of the panel, which included Jason Albert, Alex Riley and special guest, former NXT Champion, Adrian Neville! The first thing they discussed was the Tag Team Title tournament in recent weeks since Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn broke up as a team. Neville pointed out how hard it is to win a tournament like this, since he won one a few years ago. He predicted a win by the Vaudevillains. “Look, I love Enzo and Cass. They’re friends of mine and they are really great, but I just feel like the Vaudevillains have too much momentum on their side right now.” Alex Riley spoke about Hideo Itami and Finn Balor, saying that he still doesn’t believe in. “I give them credit for beating Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd, but tonight they face their toughest challenges. Tyler Breeze has beaten Kalisto and Tyson Kidd on our last two TakeOver specials, while Solomon Crowe has already shown he’s too much for Finn Balor to handle.” Renee made sure to allude to the flickering lights and heartbeat that we heard last week, suggesting Finn could have something up his sleeve. They moved on to discuss the NXT Women’s Championship match. Renee stated that Sasha has performed like one of the MVPs of NXT lately, but it feels like it is Bayley’s night to realize her dream. Jason Albert chimed in to talk about the upcoming battle of the brutes between the undefeated phenoms, Baron Corbin and Mason Ryan. Lastly, they all went over the history between the four participants in our main event. In the end, Riley picked Graves to get the title back, Albert and Renee both picked Kevin Owens but Neville went with his buddy Sami Zayn. “My last few months in NXT, I saw something in Sami’s eyes that just screamed NXT Champion. He made it to that level and I can’t see him losing the title anytime soon, even if Kevin Owens is in his head.”
NXT once again took over the WWE opening signature, cutting in and going right into a video package for tonight’s major event. “Tonight, all of 2014 comes to a head in one epic night” said a voiceover as “Forever Stuck in Our Youth” by Set It Off began to play. Rapid fire clips of the Superstars involved in tonight’s matches, with the final shots showcasing the four men in our main event tonight. Cutting to the jam packed Full Sail Arena, Rich Brennan, Byron Saxton and Renee Young welcomed the viewers to tonight’s historic event and quickly sent it to the ring for the opening contest.
 HIDEO ITAMI VS. TYLER BREEZE; Several ladies, who seemed to be models, strutted their stuff down the aisle as if it was a runway. After four women finish, Tyler Breeze’s theme hit and NXT’s resident male model made his way to the ring with a selfie stick and entered the ring. “Tyler Breeze is really trying to get in Hideo Itami’s head with this glamorous entrance” said Renee Young. Hideo Itami didn’t get a fancy entrance, but the fans erupted for his arrival anyway. The match began with Itami going right after Breeze and lighting him up with a flurry of huge kicks and strikes. Breeze scurried outside after a dropkick to regroup. Itami tried for a baseball slide but Breeze dodged it, causing Itami to slide all the way outside. Once there, Tyler nailed him with a loud supermodel kick to take control. Breeze started to target the legs of Itami. “This is such a wise strategy by Breeze. He’s going to take away Itami’s kicks, which are his biggest weapon” explained Rich Brennan. Breeze beat on the leg, applied a leg lock and then went old school with the ring post figure four, earning himself a pop from the NXT Universe. Back inside, Breeze worked a single leg crab but Itami reached the ropes to break it. Tyler grew frustrated and argued with the official. That opened a door for Itami to rally with slaps and strikes, but his attempted kicks didn’t hit as hard as they could have, freeing up Breeze to nail a DDT for two. Breeze attempted the Beauty Shot, but Itami ducked. He ran off the ropes for the shotgun dropkick but the connection was weak due to the strength of his leg. Breeze slightly bounced off the ropes and saw Itami holdings his leg on the mat. “Tyler is like a shark smelling blood right now” said Byron Saxton. Breeze smiled while watching Itami struggle to his feet, where he was met with a Beauty Shot for the 1-2-3. Tyler Breeze defeated Hideo Itami in 10:39!
“I know he’s been one of the hottest NXT Superstars in recent months, but some may consider this an upset” said Renee Young. The NXT Universe certainly didn’t like the outcome, booing Tyler Breeze’s celebration. Breeze picked up his cellphone and knelt down next to Hideo Itami, taking a selfie with his injured opponent. As he left, he motioned around his waist that he’s coming for gold. Two officials checked on Hideo Itami to end the segment.
Evan Bourne was shown stretching in the back, while commentary hyped the importance of tonight’s main event. The camera cut to see Corey Graves sitting in the locker room in deep throught. A shorty video package aired, recapping the undefeated runs of both the “Lone Wolf” Baron Corbin and the “Welsh Warrior” Mason Ryan.
 BARON CORBIN VS. MASON RYAN; The two brutes stood across the ring from one another as the tension built. They both charged forward and just clobbered each other with big blows. “To paraphrase the legendary Jim Ross, this is going to be bowling shoe ugly” said Byron Saxton. Mason Ryan got in the first big move, hitting Baron Corbin with some clotheslines in the corner and a big boot. He applied a full nelson, but Corbin backed him to the ropes to break it. Ryan then picked up Corbin and impressed with a gorilla press slam. He made a mistake by charging at Corbin though, because the “Lone Wolf” caught him with a spinning side slam that he calls Deep Six. Corbin looked for the End of Days but Ryan elbowed out of it. “I highly doubt he’s gonna be able to get Ryan up for the End of Days” said Rich Brennan. Rich would have to eat his words because Corbin fought off a backbreaker rack and nailed the biggest End of Days of his career. Baron Corbin defeated Mason Ryan in 3:23!
Baron Corbin avoided the referee raising his hand and the crowd booed, though there were some impressed cheers in there. “Two undefeated, seemingly unstoppable monsters went at it and Baron Corbin bested Mason Ryan in under five minutes. Who the hell is going to stop this man?” asked Byron Saxton. Corbin left the ring and exited to the side of the stage, keeping to himself.
In the back, Sasha Banks was shown looking in a mirror and putting her shades on. She picked up her NXT Women’s Title and began to strap it around her waist. The camera then cut to show Bayley elsewhere, preparing for the biggest match of her career. She smiled as her mom, who is in attendance for the big night, came into the picture and hugged her. A promo aired to hype major news. “NXT is the hottest thing in the world of sports entertainment. They’ve lit up the entire state of Florida for the past few years. Now, it’s time to take things on the road. For the first time ever, NXT goes on tour! This March, NXT takes over the Arnold Classic Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio! See all of your favorite NXT Superstars including Sami Zayn, Sasha Banks, Kevin Owens, Corey Graves, Bayley and many more!”
Cutting to the ring, Solomon Crowe made his entrance to a mixed reaction, but mostly boos. Once in the ring, the lights went out and a red light began to flicker as a heartbeat sounded. Smoke began to emerge from the entrance and a figure could slightly be seen through the fog. The crowd was confused until the heartbeat stopped and Finn Balor’s music played. Balor stood behind the smoke but this wasn’t the Balor we were used to. He was covered in red and black paint, looking like a demon. Finn slowly made his way to the ring as the crowd went wild. He entered and removed his headdress while the fans chanted “holy sh*t”. Crowe had a mixture of confusion and concern on his face while staring at Finn.
 FINN BALOR VS. SOLOMON CROWE; For weeks, Solomon Crowe has gotten the better of Finn Balor thanks to his aggressiveness. Tonight, he looked very apprehensive. He was tentative to lock up with Balor, so Finn ran forward and dropkicked him back into the corner. Finn went up and looked for the Coup de Grace, but Crowe rolled outside to regroup. “Solomon Crowe was not ready for this at all” said Rich Brennan. Finn didn’t waste any time and launched himself over the top onto Crowe with a tope con hilo. Once back inside the ring, Crowe pulled Finn into the turnbuckle, desperately creating an opening for himself. Crowe knew he had to bring out the big guns and hit some of his biggest moves, including a sitout powerbomb and exploder, but Balor wouldn’t stay down. “There’s just something different about Finn Balor in that paint” said Renee Young. Crowe grabbed the leg for the Stretch Muffler, but Balor kicked him away and got to his feet, running forward and hitting slingblade. Balor looked out at the raucous crowd and pointed to the corner, looking for the finish again. Crowe was back up quickly enough to cut him off and attack him. He took a swing but Finn ducked and nailed a Pele. He lifted Crowe with Bloody Sunday and climbed to the top. Finn missed the Coup de Grace and Crowe quickly tripped him up before applying the Stretch Muffler. Finn fought to reach the ropes, nearly grasping it before Crowe pulled him back. As if something clicked within Finn, he looked at Crowe and let out a roar in his face. Crowe’s face fell and Finn managed to flip out of the hold. “Finn Balor is a completely different animal tonight” said Byron Saxton. Finn ducked a clothesline, hit a big dropkick and connected on the Coup de Grace. He covered and got the 1-2-3. Finn Balor defeated Solomon Crowe in 6:40!
The crowd leapt to their feet as Finn Balor stood up and had his hand raised. “Finn Balor reached deep down and found something sinister to finally get past Solomon Crowe” explained Rich Brennan. Balor crept out of the ring, not really celebrating or embracing the audience as he exited up the ramp.
Renee Young was shown in the back and she brought breaking news to the viewers. "I have just been informed that sometime next year, a massive 32 man cruiserweight tournament will take place on the WWE Network. Right now, WWE and NXT scouts are scouring the globe for the best competitors under 205 pounds!" An ad aired for this historic event. "Whoa! What an announcement! And would you look at this" said Rich Brennan. A shot of the crowd showed Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly, who are known as one of the best tag teams on the planet. "Could this be a sign of things to come?" asked Rich.
Rich Brennan now led the viewers through a recap of the NXT Tag Team Title Tournament. After the split of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, the Number One Contender’s Tournament was changed into one to determine new champions for the vacated titles. To get to this point, the Vaudevillains had to go through Blake and Murphy and the Lucha Dragons. Meanwhile, Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady defeated the All-American Real Americans and former NXT Tag Team Champions, the Ascension.  NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP – ENZO AMORE AND COLIN CASSADY W/ CARMELLA VS. THE VAUDEVILLAINS; Just like they did for Finn Balor in the last match, the NXT fans were red hot for Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady, saying Enzo’s entire entrance shtick along with him. Once the match began, the game plan of the Vaudevillains became clear. Big Cass overwhelmed them with his power in the first few minutes, so once Enzo got the tag, they kept him in their corner. “Brilliant tag team strategy by the Vaudevillains here” said Byron Saxton. The Vaudevillains cut the ring in half and used frequent tags in and out to wear down Enzo. “DUKES UP” was heard as Simon Gotch and Aiden English struck with stereo punches but could only get a near fall. Carmella started to pound the mat at ringside, hyping the crowd up. Enzo was in clear danger but managed to roll out of the way of Aiden’s swanton bomb. “This is the opening that Enzo needed” exclaimed Renee Young. Enzo crawled over to Cass only to get stopped by Gotch, who was just tagged in. Gotch grabbed his leg but Enzo scored on an enziguri and dove to make the tag. Like deer in headlights, the Vaudevillains were stuck. Cass came in and cleaned house, hitting both opponents with big boots and a sidewalk slam on English. Gotch got nailed with the empire elbow as Cass got his feet and shouted “HOW YOU DOING”. Cass tagged in Enzo and launched him into a big splash onto English, earning them the win and the titles. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady defeated the Vaudevillains to become the new NXT Tag Team Champions in 5:19!
Carmella jumped for joy and retrieved the NXT Tag Team Titles from ringside while the crowd lost their collective minds. She handed them to Enzo and Cass, who both kind of stared at them in shock. They snapped out of it and began to celebrate. Enzo jumped the guardrail and joined the fans in going nuts, with the NXT Universe hugging and celebrating with him. Cass hopped over as well, while Carmella clapped for them in the ring. The joyous moment overcame all of the NXT Universe.
A vignette aired showing a bald man walking into the Performance Center from behind. He spoke over the video as footage aired of him working out. He said that he’s been all around the world making a name for himself but now it was time to take the next big step in his career. “My name is Apollo Crews…and I’m coming to takeover NXT.” 
A video package played, to the tune of “Never Lose Your Flames” by Issues. Bayley was shown sitting down for an interview and talking about what it was like to grow up as a massive wrestling fan. “I never really fit in with a lot of the girls in my schools because I just cared about wrestling. I knew, from the moment I first saw wrestling on my TV that this was what I wanted to do. And I’ve finally made it.” The music cut off as Sasha Banks was shown. “Boo freaking who. You think Bayley is special because she’s wanted this for a long time? I’ve dreamt about being Women’s Champion since I was ten years old but you don’t hear these sob stories being made about me. Because I don’t just hopelessly dream; I make things a reality.” Sasha looked at her title as she said this and the music came back to show various highlights of both women. Bayley spoke again, saying that she’s been the underdog throughout everything in her life and tonight, she’s done standing idly by. “Tonight, I don’t just do this for my mom, for the fans or even those little girls in the front row wearing my shirt and headband. I do it for me, for the little girl inside that desperately wanted this.” Sasha got in the last word saying, “I’ve beaten Bayley before. This will be a cakewalk because Bayley’s a loser and she always will be.”
 NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP – SASHA BANKS (C) VS. BAYLEY; The second the wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube men shot up, the building erupted for the challenger. Bayley looked nervous and a bit taken aback by the overwhelming reaction. Sasha Banks followed to a mixed response that turned to boos when she ripped a Bayley headband off of a little girl in the crowd. “Come on, that’s uncalled for” shouted Renee Young. Bayley wanted to get her hands on Sasha, but was held off for the introductions. Once that was over, Bayley fired away at Sasha with rights and lefts in the corner. She tossed Sasha into the opposite one and leveled her with a big running back elbow. Bayley took the headband from Sasha and stopped to hand it back to her fan at ringside. Once back in, Sasha was ready and kicked Bayley in the knee, causing her to fall. “Sasha waited for that one opening. She really got Bayley off of her game” said Byron Saxton. Sasha went to work now, focusing her offense on the arm of Bayley with a single arm DDT and wrenching away at it. She worked a straightjacket submission until Bayley slipped free and turned it into a pinning combination for two. Sasha nearly walked into the Bayley to Belly but elbowed free and suplexed Bayley, who rolled outside. Sensing an opening, Sasha followed out with a massive somersault dive. “Oh my god” exclaimed Rich Brennan. She slid Bayley back in and covered for two. Sasha grabbed her arm after the kick out and applied the Bank Statement! Bayley looked defeated but started to rally and pulled herself closer to the ropes. Sasha stopped her by viciously stomping on her hand. When all looked lost for Bayley, she managed to roll back and pick Sasha up, turning her around into a Bayley to Belly! The crowd jumped to their feet, but Sasha wisely rolled herself outside as Bayley desperately reached for her. Bayley followed suit and sent Sasha back inside, covering but only getting two. Bayley sent her into the corner and fired off more shots, tightened the ponytail and hit a big back elbow. She sat Sasha on the top rope as the crowd felt the tide turning. “What does Bayley have planned here?” asked Renee Young. Bayley climbed up and seemed to attempt a super Frankensteiner but Sasha held onto the top rope, causing Bayley to violently crash to the mat below. Sasha dropped down from the top, rolled Bayley over and slapped the Bank Statement back on. Bayley fought as Sasha shouted “I TOLD YOU! YOU’RE A LOSER” A tear fell down Bayley’s cheek as she had no choice but to tap out. Sasha Banks defeated Bayley to retain the NXT Women’s Championship in 12:12!
A disappointed silence fell over Full Sail University as Sasha Banks got to her feet and snatched the NXT Women’s Championship from the referee. Sasha gloated towards the sad fans, even stopping on her way up the ramp to hold the title in the face of the fan she stole the headband from. Once she left, Bayley was alone in the ring, holding her arm and in tears. The fans got to their feet to give her a standing ovation and chanted “Bayley” as she stood up. Bayley stopped outside to hug her mother but as she raised her arm for the crowd, you could tell she was heartbroken. “Where does Bayley go from here?” asked Rich Brennan.
Before the main event, viewers were taken to a video package for the main event. It started by showing Sami Zayn bringing in his best friend, Kevin Owens, to topple the Ascension and finally capture championship gold in NXT. Zayn was chosen to represent NXT in the historic Survival Trials, winning a vote over Owens and then NXT Champion, Corey Graves. A frustrated Graves let this eat away at him, causing him to lose a one on one match for the first time in months to Evan Bourne. Shortly after, Graves lost the NXT Championship to Zayn at the Survival Trials Finals, making Zayn a double champion. During Sami’s championship celebration, Owens turned on his friend saying, “I hate your guts” and attacked him. They vacated the titles and now three men had claims to title shots. Zayn accepted whatever conditions got his hands on Kevin Owens.
NXT CHAMPIONSHIP – SAMI ZAYN (C) VS. COREY GRAVES VS. EVAN BOURNE VS. KEVIN OWENS; Sami Zayn wasted no time during his entrance, running to the ring and going after Kevin Owens. Owens calmly stepped outside and allowed Corey Graves to cut off Zayn and attack him. Evan Bourne looked around and decided not to let Owens rest, leaping over the top with an awe-inspiring springboard shooting star press! “Look at that! That’s what this match means to these four men” said Rich Brennan. Bourne battled Owens outside, while Graves viciously went after Sami’s leg inside. Sami got free and nailed a corner exploder on Corey. He set his sights on Owens outside, who had just aggressively tossed Bourne into the guardrail. Sami exited the ring, ran to Owens and dove through the middle and bottom ropes into a huge tornado DDT. The NXT Universe rose to their feet as Sami finally got his hands on Owens. He sent Owens back in but couldn’t capitalize as Graves chop blocked him on the way in. Owens got up and chose to work with Graves to pick apart Sami. That didn’t last too long though because the second he saw an opening, Owens shoved Graves to the ropes and hit the Popup Powerbomb. “You can never trust Kevin Owens” exclaimed Byron Saxton. He covered but the count was broken up by Bourne. He kicked away at Owens and backed him into the corner. Bourne placed him up top and connected on the big Frankensteiner that Bayley couldn’t. Bourne got two on a cover, but transitioned into a Muta lock. Graves broke that up but pulling his leg and applying Lucky 13. “That’s the move that won him the NXT Championship” said Renee Young. Graves wrenched on it until Sami Zayn got back up and put Graves in the Koji Clutch! The crowd roared, hoping for the tap out. Owens grabbed Sami and went for a Package Piledriver but Sami hopped over him on the popup and nailed the Blue Thunder Bomb for a very close near fall. Owens crawled to the corner and got to his feet. Sami charged forward for the Helluva Kick but again Graves intervened by tripping him up. He wanted Lucky 13 again but Sami slipped free and kicked him back into the corner. Owens ran in and nailed Graves with the cannonball. Bourne came off the top with a double knee drop onto Owens. Bourne climbed up for AirBourne but Owens got up and crotched him. From out of nowhere, Zayn ran in and hit him with a sick Helluva Kick to the back of the head! “Oh my god” exclaimed Saxton. Owens crumpled to the floor and out of the ring. Sami looked around, all alone with Bourne. He pulled him down send sent him into the opposite corner, following in with another Helluva Kick to retain his championship. Sami Zayn defeated Corey Graves, Evan Bourne and Kevin Owens to retain the NXT Championship in 19:18!A big celebration broke out in Full Sail University as Sami Zayn was declared the winner and given his NXT Title. Corey Graves, who had fallen outside after the match, backed up the ramp with a frustrated look on his face. Sami Zayn dropped the title to the mat when he saw Kevin Owens get to his feet outside. “Uh-oh, this isn’t gonna end well” said Rich Brennan. Owens held the back of his head, heard the music playing and turned to his former best friend. They locked eyes and Owens slid into the ring, immediately getting into a hockey style fight with Zayn. They hammered away on one another until William Regal appeared on the stage and signaled for a ton of security to run down. They separated the Superstars, but it was clear that this war is far from over.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Sept 2, 2016 7:08:16 GMT -5
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Sept 3, 2016 6:49:21 GMT -5
 Friday Night Smackdown: December 12th, 2014 – Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia
Tonight’s Smackdown opened with a recap of this past Monday’s Slammy Award special. Then the cameras cut to the arena, where Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton and Booker T welcomed the viewers to tonight’s show, which is the final stop before TLC this Sunday in Cleveland, Ohio. “Tonight, we will witness the return of AJ Lee after being brutally attacked by Emma last week, John Cena goes one on one with Sheamus and so much more!” exclaimed Phillips.
The music of Seth Rollins played and the WWE Universe rose to their feet to boo him. The Director of Operations, Kane, flanked him and they entered the ring together. “Seth is gearing up for the most important match of his career this Sunday” said Booker T. Seth waited for the jeers to die down and let out a menacing cackle. “You all bought it. You sat there, just like Dean Ambrose, and watched as he signed his name on the contract and gave away his rights to put his filthy hands on me before our match this Sunday. Each and every one of you actually believed that I was just going to quietly do the same. Have you not met me? They called me the architect of the Shield for a reason. I made sure to kick Dean Ambrose’s ass one more time before TLC. By the time this Sunday arrives, Dean will have had waited six days. I can only imagine what these days are like for him. He’s probably at home, sweating, fidgeting and just aching to do something about it, but he can’t. If he does, the match is off and I automatically become the new and, honestly always the rightful, Mr. Money in the Bank.” With that, Seth gave a wink to Kane, who let out a small laugh. Just then, Dean Ambrose’s theme hit the speakers and the crowd erupted. The “Lunatic Fringe” made a beeline for the ring, while Seth stepped behind Kane and looked like he had just seen a ghost. Seemingly just remembering the stipulation in the contract, Seth regained confidence and stepped to Dean. Dean looked ready to explode before snatching the microphone from Seth. “You think you’re so smart don’t you? You think you’ve got it all figured out don’t you? You were right about a few things. I have sat at home for the past few days, just itching to get a piece of you. I need it, beating you senseless is like an addiction. I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t sleep…well I could still eat and sleep but it was still driving me crazy. And then, I realized something while you were out here talking. You said that I would be aching to get my hands on you. And you’re right. But that’s just it. I am dying to hurt you, so I’m not going to ruin that opportunity by clocking you right now. I’m waiting until Sunday and brother, you better believe that when that bell rings, you are in for a world of trouble.” Seth’s face began to fall as Dean continued, saying that he wants to do things to Seth that would probably be illegal in most states. Before Dean could finish, Kane stepped forward and grabbed Dean by the throat. He went to pick him up but Dean kicked him low. Dean hooked Kane for Dirty Deeds and stared a hole through Seth before planting Kane. Dean then swiftly exited the ring, leaving Seth to check on Kane.
CHRIS JERICHO DEF. CHRISTIAN IN 10:53; This past Monday night, Chris Jericho got in the face of Dusty Rhodes and was challenged by Cody Rhodes for TLC, only to decline. Here, the former Tag Team Champions did battle in a very solid back and forth match. Christian came close a few times but Jericho got his knees up on a frog splash that changed everything. He applied the Walls of Jericho and Christian had to tap out. Jericho’s celebration was short lived because Cody Rhodes ran out to the ring and tackled him to the mat. Cody fired away with right hands until Jericho managed to shove him off and scurry out of the ring. He backed up the ramp while Cody demanded he return to the ring.
Backstage, Renee Young was standing by with the WWE Women’s Champion, Emma. Following a replay of Emma’s attack on AJ Lee, Renee asked for Emma’s thoughts on AJ Lee returning tonight, just a week after Emma assaulted her. Emma gave a chuckle, saying it didn’t matter. “Hooray for her. All she did was prove that it takes her about a week to get over what I can do to her. All I need is three seconds to keep this title on Sunday. I’m not worried at all. I may even take a closer look at MizTV tonight.”
A video package now aired. It showed Bray Wyatt attacking Vince McMahon the night after Hell in a Cell. Shane McMahon then made his return to WWE television for the first time in nearly five years to confront Bray for his actions. They met at Survivor Series, but Shane got himself disqualified quickly for attacking Bray with a steel chair. Shane then challenged Bray Wyatt to a Chairs match at TLC and this Sunday, their rivalry reaches its boiling point.
CESARO, NATALYA AND TYSON KIDD DEF. ALICIA FOX AND THE PRIME TIME PLAYERS IN 4:19; During this match, Tom Phillips informed viewers that a new match has been added to TLC. On the Kickoff show, Tyson Kidd and Cesaro will meet the Prime Time Players in tag team action for the first time ever. This served as a preview of that, but the finishing sequence saw the women get involved. The four men kept one another occupied while Natalya bested Alicia with a discus clothesline. The fights broke up and the winners celebrated on the ramp. Kidd gave Natalya a pat on the back, but high fived and hugged Cesaro.
A recap was shown of the winners of the Slammy Awards this past Monday night.
Backstage, a furious Chris Jericho was storming the halls holding his jaw. He burst into Hulk Hogan’s office and demanded justice. “DID YOU SEE WHAT CODY RHODES JUST DID OUT THERE? SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT HIM. YOU CAN’T JUST ATTACK THE BIGGEST STARS IN THIS BUSINESS ALL WILLY NILLY!” Hogan told him to calm down and said that he did what happened. “Cody Rhodes should be punished because interfering like that is not tolerated. And I think I know just the punishment. He needs to be taught a lesson. A lesson at TLC. A lesson taught by…you.” Jericho was beside himself, but Hogan said the decision was final. Jericho stormed out, more pissed than when he entered.
ALEXANDER RUSEV W/ LANA DEF. KOFI KINGSTON IN 3:16; For the first time since Alexander Rusev beat and attacked him a few weeks ago, Kofi Kingston got another shot at the “Bulgarian Brute”. He started hot only to run into a huge jumping kick. As soon as the match started going south, Big E came to ringside to keep things from going the route they did last time. Rusev saw this and chose to apply the Accolade with Kofi facing his friend. Kofi tapped out and Rusev refused to release the hold. Big E entered the ring, so Rusev let go and quietly exited, saving the fight for Sunday.
Following the break, the ring was set up for MizTV. Summer Rae introduced the “A-List, most must see WWE Superstar and greatest Slammy host of all-time”, The Miz. He welcomed the audience to the most must see show on WWE television. “After my performance hosting the Slammy Awards, I truly believe that a new award needs to be developed specifically for me next year for Best Slammy Host. I should also win the award for Best WWE Talk Show and I’m going to show you why right now. Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time since having her head kicked into a mirror last Friday, the number one contender for the WWE Women’s Championship and longest reigning Divas Champion in history, AJ Lee!” AJ Lee made her way to the ring, still clearly banged up and with bandages on her forehead. Once inside, Miz went right into questions, asking AJ how she was feeling after last week. “I have to admit, getting staples in my head was never something I expected to have happen during my career but…” Miz interrupted her and plowed over her response, saying that having staples isn’t that big of a deal. “I’ve had to deal with multiple concussions. Have you?” AJ Lee gave an annoyed look and said that she wasn’t here to take Miz’s crap. “I agreed to do this show for one reason and one reason only and it wasn’t to hear your horrible voice.” Miz tried to speak again but AJ stood up and slapped the microphone out of his hand to a huge pop. “You will listen to me and so will Emma. It doesn’t matter what she did to me and it doesn’t matter what you do to me. I am not going away! I saved the women’s division from the garbage that people like your wife put it through.” Miz, and especially Summer Rae, were both taken aback by that remark. AJ continued, “Emma needs to understand that she can kick my head through glass but I’m not going away. I’ve been thrown off that stage, I’ve been put through tables and hell, I even once put the Tag Team Champions through a table. I’m still here and this Sunday, I’m taking the title that I wanted since I was a little girl. The title that I saw Trish Stratus, Lita, Victoria and Molly Holly hold. I become WWE Women’s Champion!” AJ threw the microphone down, leaving a slightly cowering Miz and Summer alone in the ring.
BIG SHOW AND BO DALLAS DEF. ADRIAN NEVILLE AND DOLPH ZIGGLER IN 5:24; Once again, the opponents in the ladder match at TLC teamed up. Their efforts were strong here and they showed off good chemistry. Like Cody Rhodes and Chris Jericho the night after Survivor Series though, a small miscommunication caused problems. Adrian Neville leveled Dolph Ziggler with an enziguri intended for Bo Dallas. Dolph had just been tagged, Bo clotheslined Neville out and Big Show came in with the WMD to defeat Ziggler. It was the first time Ziggler has been pinned since Night of Champions. Neville checked on Ziggler after the match, but the Intercontinental Champion was knocked out cold.
A special video package now aired to chronicle the history between Erick Rowan, Luke Harper, CM Punk and Daniel Bryan. It went all the way back to their match at Survivor Series last year. Their recent attacks on Punk and Bryan were the focus afterwards and this Sunday, their rivalry comes to an end in a Tables match to determine the WWE Tag Team Champions.
JOHN CENA DEF. SHEAMUS IN 14:08; As a final test before facing Authority members Batista and Randy Orton this Sunday, John Cena gets the group’s gun for hire of sorts. Sheamus played that role expertly, just pounding away on Cena. Orton and Batista joined commentary for the match and ran down Cena, though Batista was sure to throw in subtle jabs at Orton to keep him guessing about his motives this Sunday. Cena rallied and put down the “Celtic Warrior” with an Attitude Adjustment.
John Cena quickly got to his feet and kept his eyes on the former WWE Tag Team Champions outside. Both Batista and Randy Orton removed their headsets and Orton gave a signal to surround the ring. Batista looked at Orton, shook his head and walked away, not following his partner’s lead. Batista walked up the ramp with Orton following to try and sort things out. Cena seemed to enjoy watching this before ending the show by celebrating.
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Post by tg11 on Sept 5, 2016 11:10:18 GMT -5
- Starting off Smackdown with Seth Rollins and the Director of Operations Corporate Kane as Rollins goes on and on about Dean Ambrose...well I didn't think that Rollins needed protection because if he is as good as he says he is he would have come to the ring alone or at the very least he would be handling his business as a man on his own but no he can't even do that because he needs The Authority to hold his hand but then cue Ambrose who comes out and it makes sense considering these 2 former Shield brothers are facing each other at TLC in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match where the winner becomes Mr. Money in the Bank and to think TLC is this Sunday but Ambrose sends a message by planting Corporate Kane with Dirty Deeds I wonder if there won't be any repercussions for that?
- Chris Jericho beating Christian...if anyone knows the history that these 2 men have...former tag team partners former WWE Tag Team Champions at one time or another back in the Ruthless Aggression Era hell they faced each other back at WrestleMania 20 which was over 10 years ago and they had quite the rivalry a decade ago but to see it renewed here in this match with Jericho beating Christian...no doubt that this match not only gives Jericho momentum heading into TLC but he obviously wanted to send a message to Cody Rhodes and speaking of Rhodes he shows up post-match and tries to attack Jericho again only for Jericho to get away again... no doubt Jericho/Rhodes ends up happening at TLC and that this match ends up being added to the card at the last minute
- Emma the WWE Women's Champion how much you wanna bet that she shows up at MizTV as well because we already know that AJ will be there but will Emma show up?
- Natalya, Kidd and Cesaro beating Alicia Fox and the PTP I wonder if after all of this if we won't see a Mixed Intergender 6 Person Tag Team Rematch at TLC especially after the way this match went down? Or I wonder if after this match we won't see Alicia Fox align herself with The Prime Time Players especially since we know Natalya has aligned herself with Kidd and Cesaro especially since Kidd is her husband after all?
- It's official...Jericho vs Rhodes will happen at TLC but now that it is...it is a match up I know I have always wanted to see and now that it is finally happening at TLC will this be the match that basically makes Rhodes or breaks him as a main event guy?
- Rusev's undefeated streak continues with him beating Kofi yet again I mean how many times has Rusev beaten Kofi already? But no doubt this match was basically a way for Rusev to look dominant or to send a message to Big E. especially since these 2 are facing each other at TLC this Sunday for the WWE United States Championship but speaking of Big E. he shows up just when Kofi is in the Accolade and Rusev refused to let go until he sees Big E. and hightails it out of there I mean it is obvious Rusev wanted no part of Big E...classic heel move but Rusev is biding his time especially considering they are facing off on Sunday but I wonder if Big E. will be able to do what all others have failed to do and that is either pin Rusev or make him tap out?
- AJ Lee with a few pipebombs on MizTV...gotta love AJ Lee because not only was she being honest but she obviously wanted to get people talking and I would say she certainly has because like her husband CM Punk she too can drop a few pipe bombs herself but she has basically proven that even at less than 100 percent she can still get the job done but I mean she certainly shut up Miz and Summer Rae...it was like neither one of them could say anything that was funny as hell but I would have expected Emma the WWE Women's Champion to show up and soften up AJ even more heading into TLC but she didn't...I wonder why that is?
- Neville and WWE Intercontinental Champion Ziggler lose against Big Show & Bo Dallas...I mean it was inevitable that these 2 would lose a match especially as a tag team all be it short lived I mean Neville and Ziggler are facing each other at TLC for Ziggler's title and not to mention they aren't facing off in just any regular match but they are facing off in a Ladder Match so of course there was going to be miscommunication between the 2 of them but after that Enzuigiri I would have thought that Ziggler would have left Neville laying post-match with either a Superkick or a Zig Zag...but this Sunday it will all come to a head in the Ladder Match which I am really excited about
- In the main event Cena beats Authority member Sheamus with 2 of his TLC opponents Authority members Orton and Batista at ringside on commentary I would have expected this to turn into a DQ win for Cena in the sense that Sheamus would have gotten himself intentionally disqualified and it turning into a 3 on 1 situation with them putting the boots to Cena but Cena beating Sheamus...he needed the victory especially considering lately Cena heading into TLC out of the 3 of them out of him, Orton and Batista Cena has had the least momentum but then post match it leads to even more dissension between Orton and Batista...I can't say that I am surprised especially considering Orton and Batista are not only fellow Authority members but they are essentially facing Cena as well as each other because only one of them can win that match to go on to the Royal Rumble pay per view to face The Beast the Conqueror the One in 21-1 the Nightmare of Suplex City the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar...you can bet Lesnar he will be watching TLC because surely Brock he has to have a preference of who he wants to face at the Royal Rumble pay per view but Cena, Orton and Batista all know what awaits them at the Rumble should any one of the 3 win this Triple Threat Match on Sunday at TLC but I wonder if Brock himself won't show up at TLC this Sunday?
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Sept 8, 2016 7:05:06 GMT -5
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Sept 12, 2016 15:32:52 GMT -5
 WWE: Tables, Ladders and Chairs: December 14th, 2014 – Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
Fans piling into the sold out Quicken Loans Arena on this snowy night was the first thing shown on the TLC Kickoff Show. The lovely Renee Young welcomed viewers to the broadcast and introduced the rest of the panel, which included Booker T, David Otunga and this month’s special guest, Paul Heyman. Renee wanted to start by discussing the war between Shane McMahon and Bray Wyatt, but Heyman interrupted. “Renee, I am the guest tonight and you should treat me with the hospitality that I deserve. I am here for one reason only and that is to scout the next victim for the reigning, defending WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Brock Lesnar. We’re going to start with the number one contender’s match.” Renee looked put off by this but went with it. Booker T predicted Cena would win, while Otunga favored Orton. Heyman said that the winner wouldn’t matter because Brock would run through them, but said he that if he had to make a pick, he says Batista. “Brock has already destroyed John Cena and as good as Randy Orton is, I’m here to make money for myself and my client and I think that the most money is in Drax the Destroyer vs. Brock the Conqueror.” Heyman was disinterested for the rest of the Kickoff show, while the panel discussed the Women’s Title match (two of the three picked Emma to win), Shane against Bray Wyatt (all three said Bray would win) and the Tag Team Title match (which the majority predicted the champs to retain). In the Social Media Lounge, Tom Phillips interviewed Dolph Ziggler, who said that he and Adrian Neville have both made it their point to try and not only steal the show, but have the best ladder match in WWE history. Renee took back over and sent it to the ring for our Kickoff match. THE PRIME TIME PLAYERS VS. TYSON KIDD AND CESARO W/ NATALYA; The Prime Time Players are a recently reformed veteran duo, while Tyson Kidd and Cesaro may be the hottest tag team currently in the WWE. Cesaro started things off with Young and quickly showed off his power advantage. “Cesaro just might be the strongest man in the entire WWE” said JBL. He and Kidd tagged in and out, establishing their chemistry. Young busted out a DDT from out of nowhere before making the tag to Titus O’Neil. Titus came face to face with Cesaro and the crowd came to their feet. Though Cesaro is insanely powerful, Titus was not about to be thrown around. He and Cesaro struggled to gain an advantage on one another until Kidd snuck in with a chop block. “What a cheap shot” exclaimed Michael Cole. Kidd and Cesaro showed off some impressive double team maneuvers on Titus, including the highlight of the match with the Cesaro swing/dropkick combination. Titus nailed the Clash of the Titus to a pop but was too hurt to cover. He crawled and tagged in Young, who came in on fire. He hoisted Kidd on his shoulders for the Gutcheck, but Cesaro charged in with a huge European uppercut to cut it off. Titus ran in and swung but Kidd dropkicked him in the knee. They signaled for the finish as Cesaro lifted Young for a straightjacket powerbomb and Kidd came off the top with a blockbuster at the same time. Kidd covered while Cesaro blocked Titus from breaking up the pin. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro defeated The Prime Time Players in 11:56!
The crowd in Cleveland gave a mixed reaction to the result. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro hugged one another as Natalya got in the ring to clap for them. Kidd saw her and took the time to hug her as well before the three of them continued to celebrate. The Prime Time Players exited up the ramp in disappointment.
Back to the Kickoff panel, who went back to talking about tonight’s show. Renee brought up the rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Chris Jericho. Otunga felt that the match would go the same way it did back in the Survival Trials, with Cody winning. Booker agreed, but Heyman predicted Jericho will take it this time around. They moved onto the United States Title match. Booker T pointed out that Big E is one of the few men on the roster that can match Alexander Rusev for raw power. He was the only one to pick Big E being the man to end Rusev’s undefeated streak. The final match they covered was our main event, when former brothers Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins compete in a barbaric TLC match to earn the vacant Money in the Bank briefcase. After the four hosts made their picks (Renee got involved and chose Ambrose), they stood tied with Booker agreeing with Renee. A video package of their history closed out the Kickoff show.
To open the official TLC broadcast, a video played to “Take That Knife Out of my Back” by Filter. It showcased Seth Rollins turning on the Shield and siding with the Authority at Survivor Series last month. Roman Reigns was put on the shelf, but Rollins and Ambrose have been at each other’s throats since then. Tonight, they try to settle the score in a TLC match. Cutting to the arena, Michael Cole, Jerry “The King” Lawler and John “Bradshaw” Layfield introduced the show following the opening pyro display. “Tonight, we witness one of the most brutal nights of the entire year as tables, ladders and chairs are not only welcomed…they’re encouraged!” exclaimed Michael Cole.
 WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER MATCH – DOLPH ZIGGLER (C) VS. ADRIAN NEVILLE; The Quicken Loans Arena buzzed at the sound of the bell. Dolph Ziggler and Adrian Neville came together in the middle of the ring and shook hands, earning another pop. “The respect between these two men is commendable. They just badly want to hold that prestigious Intercontinental Championship” said JBL. Right after the handshake, both men quickly went outside and retrieved ladders. They stared across the ring from each other and charged forward, clashing ladders twice until Dolph won out on the third ram. He immediately set up the ladder and started to climb but Neville cut him off. Neville fired off a series of kicks and strikes as the ladder fell onto the ropes. Neville sent Dolph outside and looked up at the title before turning to look at Dolph getting up. “What’s Neville thinking here?” asked Lawler. Neville hit the ropes and ran up the ladder on the ropes before leaping off with a ridiculous shooting star press! The building exploded with “holy shit” chants. Neville slid back inside and set up a ladder. He ascended but Ziggler managed to get in and pull him down. They traded blows until Dolph ducked a spin kick and delivered a loud superkick that sent Neville outside. Dolph attempted a tope suicida but Neville avoided it and Dolph crashed into the announce table. “Neville has another opening here” shouted JBL. He entered the ring and set up the ladder once again, but Ziggler managed to just barely stop him and fight with him near the top. They traded elbows and clubs until Dolph headbutted him and took him all the way down with the biggest Zig Zag of his career! Both men stayed down for a while but once up, they began to trade blows and some of their signature moves. Neither was ready to back down. Out of nowhere, Neville snapped off a sick reverse rana onto a ladder. He crawled over to a ladder and looked back at Ziggler. Instead of climbing, Neville pushed the ladder back to the corner. “What the hell is Neville doing? Stealing the show is not as important as winning the title dammit” shouted JBL. Neville made it all the way up and stood atop the ladder, looking down on Ziggler. The crowd buzzed as Neville leapt off into an incredible Red Arrow, but Ziggler moved and Neville crashed to the mat with huge force. Gasps and more “holy shit” chants filled the Q. Even Dolph stared as Neville in shock. Snapping out of it, Dolph dragged the ladder to the middle of the ring and climbed up. When he reached the top, he looked down as Neville crawled and struggled to pull himself up the first two rungs. Dolph retrieved the title to remain the champion. Dolph Ziggler defeated Adrian Neville to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship in 16:26!
Dolph Ziggler got down and helped Adrian Neville to his feet. Neville held on to his ribs tightly. Dolph raised Neville’s arm and pointed at him, while also giving him a concerned look. “I think Dolph Ziggler realizes that he was going to lose that championship if it wasn’t for Adrian Neville trying to be a show stealer himself” said JBL. Neville exited with the help of officials, while Ziggler celebrated with his hometown fans.
An advertisement aired to promote some of the latest WWE figures made by Mattel.
Before our next match, a video package was shown. Emma defeated her best friend, Paige, to become the WWE Women’s Champion back at the Survivor Series. She then put Paige on the shelf with a Michinoku driver through the announce table. With Paige out of the picture, AJ Lee stepped up for a title shot, but Emma tried to end her as well, kicking her head into a mirror. AJ returned this past Friday on Smackdown and had some choice words for Emma, saying that nothing will stop her from taking the title that she dreamt about as a kid.
 WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP – EMMA (C) VS. AJ LEE; As soon as things officially began, AJ Lee sprinted towards Emma and tackled her to the mat before delivering rights and lefts to the champion. Emma rolled outside as soon as the referee pulled them apart. Emma took a breather, but didn’t see AJ slide outside and shove her from behind into the steel steps. “Oh man, this is the AJ Lee that we saw during her intense rivalry with Paige” said Cole. AJ again beat on Emma with rights and lefts, screaming while doing so. The referee had to get between them again and give AJ a warning. Once back inside, the match calmed down a bit. “I think AJ remembered that the goal tonight is the title and not just hurting Emma” said Lawler. AJ went for the shining wizard, but Emma caught her knee and grabbed it into a leg lock. Fighting hard, AJ dragged herself to the ropes. Emma now had a target and the vicious WWE Women’s Champion went to work on AJ’s leg. She stomped on it, wrenched away at it and took every opportunity to attack it. Emma made sure to take time and taunt to the audience. It cost her though when AJ pulled her into the turnbuckle. She connected on a big spin kick and tornado DDT, but couldn’t capitalize because of her leg. AJ went for the Black Widow but Emma was able to counter into a German suplex. AJ crawled and sat in the corner, opening herself up for the Emmamite sandwich but kicked out at two. Emma looked for the Emma Lock but AJ rolled over and pulled Emma into a small package for two. Once both women were up, AJ spun around into the Black Widow. “We could have a new champion right here” exclaimed Cole. Emma refused to tap, using her free hand to wrench on AJ’s leg. It caused AJ to loosen her grip and Emma slammed her to the mat. The Emma Lock got applied and a disappointed AJ had no choice but to submit. Emma defeated AJ Lee to retain the WWE Women’s Championship in 8:18!
The Cleveland faithful booed loudly while AJ Lee writhed around in pain. Emma snatched her WWE Women’s Title from the referee and stood over AJ, raising the championship in the air. Emma could clearly be heard saying “IT’S ABOUT ME! THIS DIVISION IS ABOUT ME!” before walking off and leaving AJ in pain.
Byron Saxton was standing by backstage and introduced his guest, Seth Rollins. He asked Seth for his thoughts heading into the biggest match of his career. Seth cackled and responded by saying that he’s going in the same way he always does. “Do you remember my first match in the WWE? It was a TLC match on this very event two years ago. Sure that was the case for Dean too, but it was I who everyone was talking about afterwards and it was I that led the Shield to the win. Tonight, I’m going in with the same mindset I always have. I’m going to win, because I’m simply better than my opponent, especially when the opponent is Dean Ambrose.
 CHRIS JERICHO VS. CODY RHODES; Over the past week, this rivalry has gotten more personal with the addition of Goldust and Dusty Rhodes. Chris Jericho went right up to Cody Rhodes’ face and could clearly be seen talking trash. Cody slapped Jericho in the face, so Jericho responded by tripping him up and trying for the Walls of Jericho. Cody kicked him away, but Jericho went right into attempting a small package for another near fall. “Cody wants to get his hands on Jericho, but Chris is trying to end this early” said JBL. A frustrated Cody kept getting pulled into pin and submissions attempts whenever he tried to grab Jericho. Cody had to roll outside and take a breather. “Chris Jericho is clearly in Cody Rhodes’ head” explained Lawler. Back inside, Cody seemed to come up with a plan and that was to just lay into Jericho with strikes, backing him in the corner. Once there, Cody placed Jericho up top and hit a big superplex, finally picking up some steam. They got up at the same time and Cody charged, but Jericho dodged. Cody kept running up the turnbuckle and connected on a beautiful moonsault for a near fall. Cody looked for the Disaster Kick but Jericho caught his foot in the midair and locked in the Walls of Jericho. Jericho wrenched back while Cody reached out for the ropes out of desperation. He finally managed to get there and that angered Jericho. “Jericho can’t let that get him off of his sound strategy” said JBL. He went to lift Cody, but got hoisted up for the Alabama Slam. Cody covered for a near fall. The crowd came alive as he grabbed Jericho for Cross Rhodes. Jericho elbowed his way out of it and they traded blows. Cody got the better and ran up for his signature moonsault again. Jericho avoided it and ran up to the second buckle. Cody landed on his feet, Jericho leapt off the second rope into a huge Codebreaker that got him the 1-2-3. Chris Jericho defeated Cody Rhodes in 11:14!A smug Chris Jericho got to his feet to a loud response of boos. He demanded the referee raise his hand in victory. Once it was raised, he spread his arms out to bask in the negative reaction of the fans. Jericho left a dejected and disappointed Cody Rhodes in the ring. “After the Survival Trials, it looked like Cody Rhodes was going to ride a huge wave of momentum into 2015, but he has hit a big roadblock in the form of Chris Jericho tonight” said Michael Cole.
An ad ran to promote Total Divas, which you can catch on the E! Network Sunday nights at nine!
This was directly followed by a video package that went all the way back, nearly fifteen years in the past. Four men were the focus. Brock Lesnar. Randy Orton. Leviathan. The Prototype. Footage showed the four men dominate while in Ohio Valley Wrestling before showing them evolve into the Superstars that they are today. Tonight, three of the most highly touted prospects in WWE history do battle for a shot at glory. A shot at the title. A shot at the “Beast” who was there with them at the beginning.
 NUMBER ONE CONTENDER’S MATCH – BATISTA VS. JOHN CENA VS. RANDY ORTON; The three megastars looked across the ring at one another after the bell sounded. Batista and Randy Orton communicated and seemed to agree that they should work together against Cena. Cena fought them off, but succumbed to the numbers disadvantage. “Those two are your Slammy Award winners for Best Tag Team of 2014. John Cena doesn’t stand a chance” said JBL. Batista and Orton traded off shots on Cena before Orton connected on his signature backbreaker, which caused Cena to roll outside. Orton looked down at him with a smirk but heard the crowd buzzing. He slowly turned around to see a smiling Batista, who just ran and clotheslined him. Batista went off on a flurry of offense on Orton which had the crowd going wild. He signaled for the Batista Bomb, but Cena returned to the ring and rolled him up for two. Cena and Orton now worked together to try and keep the “Animal” down. Batista took them out with a double clothesline and had the crowd on his side. “Listen to this reaction for the Animal” exclaimed Lawler. He planted Orton with a spinebuster but Cena took him down with a shoulder block. He followed two of those with the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena nailed Batista with the Attitude Adjustment but Orton broke up the pin. Orton and Cena went into an exchange of counters, thanks to their vast knowledge of one another. Orton hit his snap powerslam for a near fall before ending up in the STF. Orton struggled and had it broken up by Batista. Batista clubbed away on Cena and charged at him only for Cena to duck and use Batista’s own momentum to send him outside. Orton quickly attempted the RKO but Cena shoved him off to the ropes and picked him up for the AA, only for Batista to interrupt by spearing him. Cena fell to the outside, leaving Batista alone with his partner. He picked Orton up for the Batista Bomb, but Orton slipped out at the top. Batista turned towards him, right into a huge RKO. Orton covered and got the three count. Randy Orton defeated Batista and John Cena in 16:33!
“Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time ever, Randy Orton is now set to go one on one with Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble” said Michael Cole. The “Viper” got to his feet and climbed to the second rope. He posed for the booing fans and stared over at the Kickoff panel. The camera cut to show that he was looking at Paul Heyman. John Cena threw his wristbands on the floor in frustration as he exited, while Batista got to his seat and looked up to see his partner celebrating.
Going up to the Kickoff panel, Renee Young said “Wow, what a match. And what a match we’re now set to see at the Royal Rumble when Brock Lesnar faces Randy Orton.” She asked Paul Heyman about Orton staring over at him. Heyman seemed annoyed and said that Randy Orton made a big, big mistake. He got up and left the panel, leaving the rest of the group taken aback. Renee promised more action coming your way but first, took the fans to a recap of Tyson Kidd and Cesaro beating the Prime Time Players earlier.
In the back, Tom Phillips was standing by with the number one contender for the United States Championship, Big E. He asked him about heading into a match against an undefeated brute like Alexander Rusev. Big E responded by saying that tonight is about more than an undefeated record and the US Title. “Rusev tried to injure Kofi Kingston. You see, a lot of people don’t realize this, but Kofi and I are really good friends and I take that seriously.” Before he could continue, Xavier Woods, who we haven’t seen since the Survivor Series, walked up to him. “Look man, I just wanted to say that I commend you for what you’re doing. Kofi is my friend too and I’m just sick of all of the negativity and bad things that seem to happen around here. Go avenge Kofi my brother, and then let’s all start being more positive. Things are looking up.” He walked off leaving Big E a bit confused.
Viewers were now taken to a special video package that looked at Bray Wyatt and the Wyatt Family’s assaults on Vince McMahon and Triple H. This led to the return of the “prodigal son” Shane McMahon. Shane got his first crack at Bray Wyatt at Survivor Series, but got caught up in his rage and used a steel chair, leading to a challenge for a chairs match.
 CHAIRS MATCH – BRAY WYATT VS. SHANE MCMAHON; No Wyatt Family with Bray tonight. He might have needed them because during his entrance, Shane McMahon appeared and whacked him in the back with a steel chair. The referee signaled for the bell to ring and Shane continued to wail on Bray with the hair. “It’s like the Survivor Series all over again” shouted Cole. Bray managed to escape to ringside, where Shane missed a huge shot and hit the steel steps instead. He dropped the chair in pain, opening the door for Bray to toss him into the steps. Bray now went under the ring and retrieved several steel chairs, throwing each one into the ring until the mat was barely visible. Shane was up and throwing jabs at Bray, who ducked one and drilled Shane with a big short arm clothesline. Bray beat on Shane around the ring for a short while before rolling him inside. “Uh-oh, this does not bode well for Shane McMahon” said Lawler. Bray sent Shane off the ropes and caught him with a vicious uranage onto the chairs. He laughed to the crowd before pinning Shane, but surprisingly only getting two. Bray picked Shane up for Sister Abigail, but Shane slipped free and laid into him with jabs that sent Bray outside. Shane followed with a pescado that got the crowd going. They got even louder when Shane began to clear off the Spanish announce table. He laid Bray on it and climbed to the top rope. In typical Shane form, he crossed his heart before taking the big leap of faith and putting Bray through the table with a massive elbow drop. Both men were down for a while, but Shane moved first and dragged Bray towards the ring. He struggled to pick him up, but managed to roll him inside. Shane covered but Bray got his shoulder up. “What the hell is Shane going to have to do to keep Bray Wyatt down?” asked Cole. Shane sat Bray in the corner and wedged a chair between the ropes in front of his face. He attempted Coast to Coast but Bray moved and Shane crashed back first onto chairs. With a smile, Bray lifted Shane, kissed him on the forehead and nailed Sister Abigail onto the bed of chairs to score the win. Bray Wyatt defeated Shane McMahon in 9:50!
Bray Wyatt crouched over Shane McMahon and looked up into the camera with a smile. “Bray Wyatt has done what he wanted. He defeated the prodigal son” said Michael Cole. Bray knelt and spread his arms out wide before shouting “FOLLOW THE BUZZARDS!” One has to wonder what Bray Wyatt has planned next.
An ad for the WWE Shop aired. WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP – ALEXANDER RUSEV (C) W/ LANA VS. BIG E; The trend of personal rivalries continued here as Big E came out firing against Alexander Rusev to try and avenge his friend Kofi Kingston. He sent Rusev back with big blows and caused the champion to regroup outside with Lana. “I don’t think we’ve ever Rusev in this much trouble so early” said JBL. After talking things over with Lana, Rusev got back in the ring and weathered Big E’s offensive storm. He got an opening when Big E tried his spear off the apron. Rusev moved and Big E landed hard on the floor outside. Now in control, Rusev took the time to pound away and wear down Big E. He nailed a jumping savat kick and signaled for the Accolade. Rusev slapped it on and Big E found himself in major trouble. Suddenly though, the former power lifter was able to do something that nobody else has done before. He began to power up and raise to his feet with Rusev on his back. “Oh my god, this is incredible” exclaimed Michael Cole. Big E forced Rusev to break the hold and then knocked him down with the E Train. THE STRAPS CAME DOWN! Big E hoisted Rusev up for the Big Ending, but Rusev slipped free and nailed a German suplex. He stepped on Big E’s back and applied an Accolade that Big E was unable to break this time. Alexander Rusev defeated Big E to retain the WWE United States Championship in 5:19!
Lana entered the ring with the United States Title and signaled for Alexander Rusev to break his submission. She handed him the title and he raised it high over his head. Big E failed to avenge his friend and Rusev’s reign of terror continues as commentary once again asked if anyone will be able to stop the “Bulgarian Brute.”
It’s WWE Week on the USA Network! First, Monday Night Raw comes to you live tomorrow night with all of the fallout from TLC. Then, this Tuesday it is Super Smackdown Live, specially on the USA Network! On Wednesday, WWE presents Tribute to the Troops! Then, on Thursday, watch the network television premiere of WWE’s latest film, “Jingle All the Way 2”!
 WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES MATCH – CM PUNK AND DANIEL BRYAN (C) VS. ERICK ROWAN AND LUKE HARPER; Like their leader Bray Wyatt earlier tonight, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper were alone tonight. Right from the start, this was a war, with all four men just going at one another. Rowan was first to set up a table, opening it on the outside. CM Punk kicked him to stop him and whipped him into the ring post. On the opposite side of the ring, Harper launched Daniel Bryan over the guardrail and clubbed away on him in the audience. “This is an all-out brawl” said Michael Cole. Once things got back to the ring, it was clear that the challengers were in control, using their power to wear down the champions. Despite having the advantage, things turned bad for them first. Rowan set up Bryan for a chokeslam through a table, but Punk got in and broke things up. Punk hoisted him up and nailed the Go to Sleep. Rowan fell onto a table and Bryan climbed to the top. Punk launched himself onto Harper outside with a tope suicida as Bryan came off the top and put Rowan through the table with a diving headbutt. “The champions are halfway home! All they have to do now is put Harper through a table” explained Cole. Punk set a table up outside for Harper, but turned around right into the discus lariat. While Harper beat him up, Bryan and Rowan got to their feet. Bryan charged at Rowan, who ducked and sent him over the top and through a table on the outside. “Whoa! Things are evened up now” said JBL. With Bryan incapacitated, Harper and Rowan looked to pick apart Punk. They destroyed him with double team moves and some power based offense. Another table was set up and Harper looked to powerbomb Punk through it. Bryan got back in and laid him out with a running elbow. He did the same to Rowan and tried for the Busaiku Knee on Harper, but Harper ducked and Bryan caught Punk accidentally. Bryan couldn’t believe what he’d done and turned right into Harper’s discus lariat. Harper lifted Punk up and powerbombed him through the table to earn the titles. Erick Rowan and Luke Harper defeated CM Punk and Daniel Bryan to win the WWE Tag Team Championships in 14:38!
“The successful night for the Wyatt Family has just been capped off” said Michael Cole. The referee cautiously handed Erick Rowan and Luke Harper their new Tag Team Titles. Harper and Rowan stared at the titles and raised them up high, avenging their loss to CM Punk and Daniel Bryan at Survivor Series last year. Once they left, Daniel Bryan entered the ring to check on CM Punk, who was in a lot of pain. As Harper and Rowan reached the entrance, the Wyatt signature hit and Bray Wyatt appeared next to them, with a wide grain. He reached over and kissed both of the new champions on the head in celebration.
An advertisement ran to promote the WWE’s next Pay-Per-View extravaganza. On January 25th, it’s the Royal Rumble! The road to WrestleMania begins on the WWE Network!
Following this, a video package set to “Take That Knife Out of my Back” by Filter was shown. It began with highlights of the Shield working together, including Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins teaming up this past year at Battleground. As the chorus played, Rollins turning on the Shield was shown. The rest of the video showed Rollins as the new face of the Authority and Ambrose’s weekly attacks on him.
 MONEY IN THE BANK TLC MATCH – DEAN AMBROSE VS. SETH ROLLINS; Seth Rollins made his way to the ring first and awaited the arrival of his former brother. Dean Ambrose came in through the crowd with a chair in hand. Just like Seth did at Survivor Series, Dean leveled him in the back with it. Seth escaped to the outside but Dean followed with a tope suicida and continued to lay in the rights and lefts. “Dean Ambrose is a damn lunatic” said JBL. Dean continued the assault, fighting with Seth up to the top of the aisle. He tossed him into some ladders on the stage, and Seth scrambled back down to ringside. Holding his back and desperately looking to turn things around, Seth was in trouble. Dean grabbed his steel chair and raised it high, but Seth stopped him with a low blow. He quickly capitalized with a running powerbomb into the guardrail. Still struggling, Seth placed a ladder inside and began to climb it. Dean got up just in time to prevent him from winning. They traded offense and Seth set a table up in the corner. “What the hell is going through Seth’s mind?” asked Lawler. Seth hit a charging Dean with a sling blade and sat him on the top rope. From there, he delivered a superplex right into a falcon arrow. Seth attempted to climb again, but Ambrose pulled him down. Seth punched him, Dean fell into the ropes and rebounded out with a clothesline that turned Seth inside out. Dean took a ladder and laid it across the ring apron and guardrail. Before he could do anything though, Seth was up and launching himself over the top with a tope con hilo! Seth laid Dean across the ladder and climbed to the top rope. He jumped off for a frog splash but Dean moved and Seth went through the ladder on his own! “Oh my! Seth Rollins could be seriously injured” exclaimed Cole. Ambrose crawled and pulled himself into the ring. He opened a ladder and began a slow ascent. The crowd loudly booed when the Director of Operations, Kane, ran to the ring. Ambrose saw this and jumped off the ladder with a huge elbow onto Kane the second he entered the ring. With Kane out of the picture, Dean began to climb again, but now Seth was back to his feet. He clubbed Dean in the back and pulled him down, but once down, Dean caught him with Dirty Deeds! Instead of climbing back up, Dean stared at Seth with a crazed look and exited the ring. He searched under the ring for something. Dean pulled a steel chair wrapped in barbed wire out to a huge pop. “Dean Ambrose is going back to his roots and he’s trying to scar Seth Rollins” said Michael Cole. Dean waited for Seth to get up, salivating at the thought of the chair shot. From the outside, Kane reached in and tripped up Ambrose, causing him to drop the chair. Seth saw an opening and hit him with a vicious superkick before picking him up and launching him through the corner table with a buckle bomb! Seth set up a ladder and began to climb it, but stopped when he heard the fans cheering. “How the hell is Dean Ambrose starting to get up?” asked Cole. Seth turned around, standing on a middle rung and looked down at his former partner getting up. As if something clicked in his head, a wicked smile came across Seth’s face. He jumped off the ladder with the biggest Curb Stomp he’s ever done, sending Dean’s face right into the barbed wire chair on the mat! With the damage done, Seth climbed back up the ladder and pulled down the briefcase. Seth Rollins defeated Dean Ambrose to win the Money in the Bank briefcase at 24:58!
Seth Rollins stood atop the ladder and raised the briefcase in the air. Kane got back in the ring and applauded our new Mr. Money in the Bank, while officials and medical staff arrived to check on Dean Ambrose. Seth got down and looked at Ambrose, knowing that in the span of a few weeks, he’s taken out both of his Shield teammates. He and Kane headed up the ramp, where they were greeted by a proud Stephanie McMahon to close out the night.
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Post by tg11 on Sept 13, 2016 10:04:10 GMT -5
- Always love the Kickoff Panel and on the Kickoff Panel we have Renee Young, Booker T, David Otunga and Paul Heyman well Heyman being on the Panel makes sense considering he is the advocate for the WWE World Heavyweight Champion The Beast Incarnate The Conqueror The One in 21-1 Brock Lesnar and there is a Triple Threat #1 Contender's Match between Cena, Orton and Batista and the winner of that goes on to face Paul Heyman's client Brock Lesnar at the 2015 Royal Rumble PPV so you can bet Heyman is going to be paying special close attention but as for my pick for that match I have to go with Orton because he has had the most momentum in the build-up towards TLC and not to mention Orton vs Lesnar is a dream match but then again so is Batista vs Lesnar and I know I definitely would love to see either match but whoever wins this match is heading to Suplex City
- Kidd & Cesaro beating the Prime Time Players to start off TLC...I mean after this win this has to put Kidd and Cesaro in the conversation as far as the #1 Contendership goes for the WWE Tag Team Championships I mean considering they just beat The Prime Time Players but also considering Kidd & Cesaro put the WWE Tag Team Champions on notice that being Punk & Bryan that they would be coming for those titles but if Rowan & Harper of the Wyatt Family win the WWE Tag Team Championships then what?
- Ziggler retaining his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Neville in the Ladder Match...now this Ladder Match was the definition of an even match up so many high flying spots so many sick spots I mean probably as good a Ladder Match as there has ever been as far as the IC Title goes but this match basically just elevates the prestige of the IC Title even more now especially now because Ziggler has basically just proven again that not only is he a fighting champion as WWE Intercontinental Champion but it doesn't matter what kind of odds are against him he always overcomes the odds so it makes me wonder just what's next for Ziggler as WWE Intercontinental Champion? How long has Ziggler been WWE Intercontinental Champion for now? As for Neville he has nothing to be ashamed of...I mean even though he did lose this match more or less put Neville on the map
- Emma retaining her WWE Women's Championship beating AJ Lee...I mean she has beaten not one but 2 of perhaps the biggest names in the Divas division she beat her former best friend Paige to win the title and then put Paige on the shelf and now she has beaten AJ Lee didn't just beat AJ but made her tap out...Emma is for real hell she is proven that now that she is not only the WWE Women's Champion but that she is the division I mean who can beat her at this point? She not only beat Paige once she beat her twice and then has beaten AJ Lee perhaps 2 of the greatest WWE Women's/WWE Divas Champions ever so it begs the question of who will try to step up to Emma next?
- Chris Jericho beating Cody Rhodes...no controversy involved Jericho beat Rhodes right in the middle of that ring cleanly no ifs ands or buts about it Jericho was the better man he certainly proved it by beating Rhodes...I always told everyone I always knew it that Rhodes' luck would run out Rhodes' miracle run in Survival Trials was exactly that a miracle a Cinderella story a fairytale and it was about time he was brought back down to Earth and he was because he lost to Jericho so it is back to the mid card for Rhodes now...Cody Rhodes is not main event material and this match proved it but now that Jericho has won this match Jericho is setting his sights I am sure on the 2015 Royal Rumble Match
- Randy Orton winning the Triple Threat #1 Contender's Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship beating John Cena and beating his fellow Authority brethren Batista...Orton is now the new #1 Contender Orton is going to the Royal Rumble PPV to face the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar...Orton/Lesnar a match 12 Years In The Making...The Beast vs The Viper...Orton is still a member of The Authority but for how much longer? But whoever won this match they would end up being the ultimate loser and Heyman I am sure alluded to that but knowing Brock I am sure he was watching this match and if he was then I am sure he is ready for Orton
- I won't be surprised if Batista and the rest of The Authority I wouldn't be surprised if they end up turning on Randy Orton for winning...trust me that is how The Authority works but Orton doesn't understand who he is fighting he doesn't understand what he is fighting because if he did he would understand that Brock Lesnar is not just an average man he is more than just a mere mortal Brock Lesnar is not a man he is a Beast a Conqueror Brock Lesnar is the One in 21-1 he did something Orton could never do and that is end The Streak...Lesnar is going to take Orton to Suplex City hell ask The Undertaker hell ask Daniel Bryan ask CM Punk ask John Cena they have all experienced Suplex City but Orton will get a taste of it soon enough
- Bray Wyatt beating Shane McMahon in the Chairs Match...I mean after what Bray Wyatt did I mean who can stop Bray Wyatt? Can anyone stop him? I mean Bray Wyatt he has single-handedly taken out The McMahon family I mean first it was Vince and then Triple H and then Shane...I mean if Bray wants absolute power then why doesn't he just go after The Authority? Why not go after Stephanie too? It makes so much sense I mean he would get rid of all of the McMahons and there would be no one to stand in his way or in the way of The Wyatt Family but after what Bray Wyatt did I am sure he is probably setting his sights on winning the 2015 Royal Rumble Match
- Rusev retains his WWE United States Championship beating Big E. I mean Big E. is just the latest in a long line of victims now as far as Rusev's undefeated streak goes I mean who can beat Rusev? Rusev is more dominant than ever I mean he has beaten superstar after superstar here in the WWE he has not only beaten them he has either made them tap out or made them pass out in that Accolade so it makes me wonder just who is next for Rusev? If Rusev is in the 2015 Royal Rumble Match Rusev has to be a favourite hell he has to be the favourite to win it all I mean he has been undefeated hasn't been pinned hasn't been made to submit Rusev has been on a tear
- Harper & Rowan become the new WWE Tag Team Champions beating CM Punk & Daniel Bryan to win the titles in the Tables Match I mean this has to be a shocker especially considering Punk and Bryan are former WWE/World Champions and Harper & Rowan beat them now this has to be considered an upset but at the same time Harper and Rowan only won the titles because they capitalized off of a miscue from Bryan accidentally nailing Punk with that Running Knee after Harper ducked...but after that you can bet Punk will think that Bryan did what he did on purpose...there has been obvious tension for a while now between Punk and Bryan especially considering the fact that Punk is supposed to be The Best in the World but yet he has been an afterthought people think that Bryan is better than him people love Bryan more than they do Punk...hell Bryan won Superstar of the Year and not Punk so how could Punk not turn on Bryan? I wouldn't blame him if he does...I see a CM Punk heel turn on Daniel Bryan it is almost inevitable at this point...Punk is not getting the respect he deserves and Punk is supposed to be The Best in the World the Voice of the Voiceless the Pipe Bomb King but yet the people have turned on Punk
- Seth Rollins becoming the new Mr. Money in the Bank beating his former Shield brother Dean Ambrose in the main event in Tables, Ladders and Chairs in a TLC match I mean big assist from The Authority namely the Director of Operations Kane helping Rollins pretty much in this match but even so there were some amazing spots some sick spots in this match but the end result Rollins won the match and now that he has won Rollins has the Money in the Bank briefcase Rollins is pretty much guaranteed to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion especially because he can cash in his briefcase at any time but when is he going to be able to cash in on Brock? When is he going to find the time to do that? But since they say Rollins is the new face of the Authority he is essentially the new face of the WWE so what does that mean for Orton? I am telling you The Authority are going to turn on Orton
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Sept 17, 2016 6:55:42 GMT -5
 30-MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
(Confirmed Participants: Roman Reigns)
 WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP - BROCK LESNAR (C) VS. RANDY ORTON
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Post by tg11 on Sept 17, 2016 8:45:29 GMT -5
I have a question as far as the 2015 Royal Rumble Match is concerned the 30 Man Royal Rumble Match I wonder if on the night of the 2015 Royal Rumble pay per view if we will hear from some of the 30 participants telling us just how and why they will be "The One" to headline WrestleMania 31 by winning the 2015 Royal Rumble Match?
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Post by tg11 on Sept 17, 2016 9:14:08 GMT -5
30-MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
(Confirmed Participants: Roman Reigns)
WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP - BROCK LESNAR (C) VS. RANDY ORTON
The match I'm looking the most forward to has to be the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match between Lesnar and Orton...if anyone knows the history between these 2 men they came up together in OVW...broke into the business into this company in 2002 and both men went on to become stars in this business Lesnar being the youngest WWE Champion in history at the age of 25 Orton being the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history at the age of 24 Lesnar NCAA Division 1 Heavyweight Champion UFC Heavyweight Champion WWE Undisputed Champion 2002 King of the Ring 2003 Royal Rumble Match winner The One in 21-1 ending The Undertaker's WrestleMania undefeated streak doing something Orton couldn't do Orton former WWE Champion former World Heavyweight Champion 2009 Royal Rumble Match winner former IC Champion former WWE Tag Team Champion the first ever WWE World Heavyweight Champion merging the 2 titles at last year's TLC when he beat Cena his accomplishments are endless as well Orton and Lesnar their match is 12 years in the making...a Dream Match in this diary these men their careers are mirror images of each other practically But the 30 Man Royal Rumble Match is the match I'm most excited about because of superstars we'll see such as Reigns, Ambrose, Cena, Rollins, Sheamus, Kane, Punk, Bryan, Jericho, Cody Rhodes, Batista who won it last year, Wyatt, Harper, Rowan, Miz, Big Show, Ziggler, Rusev, etc |
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Sept 20, 2016 21:47:23 GMT -5
Monday Night Raw: December 15th, 2014 – Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan
Following the WWE signature, a video package was shown to recap the main event of TLC last night. Seth Rollins curb stomped Dean Ambrose onto a barbed wire chair before retrieving the Money in the Bank briefcase. He then celebrated with Kane and Stephanie McMahon in front of the disheartened fans. Cutting to the Joe Louis Arena, the voice of Michael Cole welcomed viewers to tonight’s show, which will feature the fallout from last night’s TLC event.
Already in the ring, Stephanie McMahon stood proudly in a sea of boos. She waited for the audience to quiet down before saying that tonight is a historic night. “Last night, the Authority had one hell of a successful evening. First, our very own Randy Orton became the number one contender to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Then, to cap off the night, Seth Rollins stomped Dean Ambrose’s hopes and dreams and became Mr. Money in the Bank.” Stephanie continued to brag before bringing out the Authority. Seth Rollins, Randy Orton, Batista and Sheamus made their way to the ring. Seth carried his briefcase with a sly smirk. Once inside, Stephanie handed Seth the microphone and he let out a cackling laugh at the crowd. Seth addressed them with a hearty “I told you so.” He said that last night, he did exactly what he promised to do once he left the Shield. “I showed all of you who the true star of the Shield is. I beat Dean Ambrose, fair and square, and curb stomped him into oblivion. I took out Roman Reigns and put him on the shelf until the Royal Rumble. I am Mr. Money in the Bank and I am a future WWE World Heavyweight Champion. This briefcase just solidifies that.” At that moment, Batista stepped forward with his own microphone. “Congratulations Seth. I was impressed with what you did last night, but I want to make one thing perfectly clear. You are not the only member of the Authority that is a future WWE World Heavyweight Champion. I still plan on getting that title around my waist.” The crowd popped for this and Batista turned to Randy Orton. He extended his hand and Randy cautiously shook it. “Congratulations to you too Randy. I have no excuses or beefs with what went down last night. You won. I lost. But rest assured, I’ll be coming for that title once you beat Brock Lesnar.” Orton seemed to take this in stride, but clearly didn’t expect it. Stephanie spoke again, “Alright guys, let’s not worry about any Authority members fighting each other down the line. As long as the title is with us, that’s what counts.”
Before she could continue, the theme of John Cena played and he walked out to the stage, earning a mixed reaction from the crowd. Before speaking, Cena clapped for the Authority. He started by agreeing that last night was indeed a big one for the Authority and reiterated their accomplishments. “There is one thing that kind of rubs me the wrong way though. Can it really be considered a truly successful night if one Authority member, Batista, got pinned in his match?” Batista looked annoyed at this, while Orton got uneasy. “Randy, your win did mean a lot. It was a huge one and sets up a first time ever match. But you still didn’t pin me. Since joining the Authority you and I have wrestled twice and you haven’t pinned me fair and square. So why don’t you try it tonight and put that title shot on the line.” The fans buzzed and Orton addressed Cena with a simple no. “You don’t deserve it John. You lost last night, plain and simple. Hell, outside of the Survival Trials, your entire 2014 has just been one big loss after another.” Stephanie McMahon chimed in to say that she has an idea. “Randy’s right John, you haven’t shown me that you deserve yet another shot at facing Brock Lesnar. However, you seem ready for action tonight. So, in our main event, Randy Orton will team up with Seth Rollins to take on John Cena… and Dean Ambrose!” The crowd cheered for this but Cena looked concerned. The cheers turned to boos when Stephanie added, “That is… if Dean Ambrose is healthy enough to actually show up tonight. Nobody’s heard from him since last night.” Stephanie and Seth shared a laugh to end the segment.
ROYAL RUMBLE QUALIFYING MATCH – CODY RHODES DEF. GOLDUST IN 12:29; A renewal of a sibling rivalry that featured some heated matches last year. This was less about personal wars and instead saw both guys try to pick up an early win and get the second spot in the Royal Rumble behind Roman Reigns. Goldust tried several underhanded tactics, but his younger brother caught him with the Disaster Kick and qualified. Following the match, Cody got on the microphone and addressed Chris Jericho. “Last night, you beat me. No excuses, no shenanigans. You just flat out beat me. But if you think this is over, you’re sorely mistaken. You’ve disrespected me, my family and my livelihood. I’m not just going to let that go.” Cody slammed down the microphone and left the ring.
Michael Cole directed viewers to a recap of the events that took place during the Tag Team Title match last night. Erick Rowan and Luke Harper took advantage of a miscommunication from “The Best and The Beard” and became the new champions.
Renee Young was now standing by with a dejected CM Punk and Daniel Bryan. She asked them for their thoughts on where they go from here now that they lost the titles. Punk looked up, almost offended, and said that it’s obvious. “You heard Daniel and I speak about the Tag Team Titles a few weeks back. They weren’t just props. They meant something to us. If you believe that we’re giving up after one miscommunication, then you don’t know us very well Renee.” Renee then asked about the miscue. Daniel answered and said that they talked things over and there are no issues. “Sometimes things like that happen. Punk knows that I didn’t knee him intentionally and we’ve already moved past it. I’m cleared to compete but Punk’s doctors still want him to wait another week or so. We’ve already talked to Hulk Hogan and we’re getting our rematch the minute that we’re cleared to do so.”
ROYAL RUMBLE QUALIFYING MATCH – THE MIZ W/ SUMMER RAE DEF. MARK HENRY IN 4:00; The WWE’s resident A-Lister had a tough task in front of him. The “World’s Strongest Man” is not just a former World Champion, but he’s also someone who loves Royal Rumbles due to his big size advantage. Miz spent a lot of the match avoiding Henry and trying not to get hit in the face. Henry hoisted him up for the World’s Strongest Slam but Summer got on the apron to distract the referee. Henry tossed Miz aside to argue with her, which opened Miz up to low blow him and roll him up for the win. Miz quickly exited the ring and hugged Summer Rae on the way up the ramp.
The lights in the arena dimmed and the Wyatt Family made their way down to the ring. Once inside, Erick Rowan set up the rocking chair for Bray Wyatt, who sat down and addressed the WWE Universe. He first spoke about Rowan and Luke Harper. “Do you all see why I am a leader? I have been telling you for a long, long time. Follow the buzzards. Those of you who follow are lead down the path of greatness. Erick Rowan. Luke Harper. Your WWE Tag Team Champions. They followed the buzzards and look what has come to them. I couldn’t be prouder of the two of you.” Bray continued and moved the focus to himself, talking about his victory over Shane McMahon and what he did to him last night. “Shane McMahon believed that he could save this company. He believed that he could save his family. But he couldn’t. I am not some menial threat to this business. I am the eater of worlds. When we targeted John Cena, Vince McMahon and Triple H, there was purpose behind it. You all may not have seen it, but there’s a bigger picture at work here. Everything that we do has a purpose. Shane McMahon tried. He tried and tried but failed. Almost a year ago, Daniel Bryan refused to become a member of the family and even now, he’s still learning what happens when you don’t follow the buzzards.” Bray added that they are far from through with their plan. “Soon, the entire WWE Universe will belong to me!” The Wyatt signature hit and Raw went to commercial.
TYSON KIDD AND CESARO W/ NATALYA DEF. ADRIAN NEVILLE AND DOLPH ZIGGLER IN 13:09; Just twenty-four hours removed from a brutal ladder match, Adrian Neville and Dolph Ziggler joined forces tonight. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro were coming off of their biggest win to date, defeating the Prime Time Players on the TLC Kickoff show. Both teams brought as much as they could, but you could tell that things between Neville and Ziggler weren’t exactly friendly. After a competitive contest, Neville watched from the apron as Kidd hit a blockbuster on Ziggler and pinned the Intercontinental Champion. Kidd and Cesaro celebrated up the ramp while Neville continued to stare at his fallen tag team partner.
Backstage, Renee Young stood by with Big E and Kofi Kingston. She asked Big E for his feelings after suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of Alexander Rusev last night. Big E spoke solemnly and said that the loss last night hurt more than losing the Intercontinental Title earlier this year. “I stood up for my friend and couldn’t get the job done.” Before he could continue, Xavier Woods showed up, like he did last night. He told Big E to keep his head up. “Things are going to get better guys. Trust me. There’s a new day upon us and you need to let the power of positivity flow through you.” Xavier walked off leaving Kofi and Big perplexed.
Stephanie McMahon was shown on the phone in her office when Hulk Hogan entered. She made him wait before hanging up. Hogan said that they needed to discuss the upcoming Royal Rumble. “So, I’m hearing that you’ve just handed a spot to Seth Rollins. Is that right?” Stephanie smiled and said that it was indeed the case. “Seth is absolutely deserving. He won a brutal Tables, Ladders and Chairs match last night, and I think that is enough for him to bypass a Royal Rumble qualifying match. I mean, Roman Reigns is returning and just going into the Rumble, so why not?” Hogan responded by saying he understands where she’s coming from. “I do think that the fairest thing to do is for me to also give a Royal Rumble spot to Dean Ambrose, for his efforts last night.” Hogan left the room while Stephanie seemed greatly annoyed that now both Reigns and Ambrose find themselves in the Rumble.
THE ASCENSION DEF. JAMES ELLSWORTH AND EVAN ENDERHOLM IN 1:19; Finally, the longest reigning NXT Tag Team Champions made their Raw debuts. The Ascension demolished James Ellswoth and Evan Enderholm, making quick work of them. They ended Enderholm with the Fall of Man. “What an impressive debut for the Ascension. The tag team division has been put on notice,” claimed Michael Cole.
Returning, the “Ravishing Russian” Lana stood in the center of the ring. She waited for the crowd to quiet down before talking about the WWE United States Champion. “Ladies and gentlemen, get to your feet for the Super Athlete and the greatest United States Champion in WWE history…Alexander Rusev!” Rusev stepped out onto the stage and looked out into the sea of fans. Since his debut, Rusev has yet to be pinned or made submit. Once in the ring, Rusev stood by as Lana ran down his list of accomplishments. “Every single WWE Superstar that has stepped in Rusev’s path has been crushed. Christian. Crushed. Chris Jericho. Crushed. Adrian Neville. Crushed. Alberto Del Rio. Crushed. Big E. Crushed. One by one they try and fail. You cannot defeat a super athlete. There is not a single man in that locker room… no… not a single man in the entire world that can beat Rusev. He will be WWE United States Champion forever.” Rusev grabbed the microphone and began to shout at the WWE Universe. “YOU ALL BETTER RESPECT ME! I AM THE GREATEST CHAMPION OF ALL TIME! NOT BROCK LESNAR. NOT DOG ZIGGLER!” Rusev was cut off by the sound of “FEED ME MORE!” The fans jumped to their feet as Ryback walked out ono the stage. Rusev looked at Lana in confusion. Ryback did the “feed me more” along with the fans before walking towards the ring. Rusev shouted for him to stop. “YOU STOP RIGHT THERE STUPID! How dare you interrupt a champion?” Ryback took a microphone from his weight belt and simply said one thing. “Feed me Rusev.” The crowd roared and Ryback slid in the ring and traded blows with Rusev. Lana got out of dodge as the brutes continued to go at it. Ryback started laying in right hands before clotheslining Rusev over and outside. Lana signaled for Rusev to step back and fight another day. Ryback continually screamed “FEED ME MORE” with the WWE Universe.
ROYAL RUMBLE QUALIFYING MATCH – RYBACK DEF. CURTIS AXEL IN 3:13; After making a statement in front of the United States Champion, Ryback got one more shot at his former partner. The stakes were raised with a spot in the Royal Rumble on the line. Curtis Axel attempted to use his wits, but Ryback overwhelmed him and qualified with the Shell Shock. Now in the Royal Rumble and in the crosshairs of the United States Champion, Ryback could be geared up for a big start to 2015.
A recap aired of Emma’s victory over AJ Lee last night at TLC. The vicious streak of the WWE Women’s Champion continued.
THE BELLA TWINS DEF. EMMA AND ALICIA FOX IN 6:21; Emma did not look pleased to have a partner tonight. For the first time in a while, the Bella Twins actually got a positive reaction from the WWE Universe. Emma wanted no part in her teammate. After starting hot, she tagged on and didn’t bother to tag back in. Nikki put down Alicia with the Rack Attack while Emma snatched her title from ringside and left up the ramp with it. “THIS IS WHAT THE DIVISION IS ABOUT! I’M THE CHAMPION AND I’M ALL THAT MATTERS!” The Bella Twins celebrated their win while looking at the attention seeking Emma.
An advertisement ran to promote WWE Week on the USA Network. In addition to Raw tonight, tomorrow the USA Network hosts Super Smackdown Live! On Wednesday, WWE presents the annual Tribute to the Troops show and on Thursday, watch the network premiere of “Jingle All the Way 2!”
For the final time tonight, Renee Young was standing by for an interview. Her guest here was John Cena. She asked him if he’s heard anything from Dean Ambrose. Cena responded by saying that word on Dean Ambrose is that he will not be in the building tonight. “The guy got his head stomped onto a barbed wire wrapped steel chair. I understand if he’s not cleared to show up tonight. But this is exactly what the Authority wanted. They want me to go in there in a handicap match. They want me to get hurt. They want me to not be able to challenge Randy Orton for his title shot. But they should know by now that I fear nothing and regret less. I’m going to go out there and I’m going to find a way to beat Randy Orton and Seth Rollins.”
DEAN AMBROSE AND JOHN CENA DEF. RANDY ORTON AND SETH ROLLINS VIA COUNTOUT IN 19:26; The crowd waited in anticipation before the bell but Dean Ambrose never arrived. John Cena found himself in an incredibly tough situation. He just took a beating from Randy Orton and Seth Rollins, who worked like a well-oiled machine. Cena rallied but got stopped by a big kick from Rollins. As heh signaled for the Curb Stomp, Dean Ambrose’s theme hit to a thunderous ovation. He limped out towards the ring with a big bandage on his head. Seth exited the ring to meet him and the two instantly brawled. Despite the war last night, this clearly isn’t over. The referee reached ten and Seth Rollins was counted out.
John Cena got to his feet and watched Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins brawl outside. Randy Orton snuck in behind him and turned him around for the RKO. Cena blocked it and pushed him into the ropes. As Orton came back, Cena planted him with the Attitude Adjustment. Meanwhile, the final shot of the show saw Ambrose and Rollins continuing their fight into the crowd.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Sept 22, 2016 10:33:20 GMT -5
30-MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
(Confirmed Participants: Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Miz, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Ryback)
WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP - BROCK LESNAR (C) VS. RANDY ORTON
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Post by tg11 on Sept 23, 2016 7:38:09 GMT -5
- The Authority starting off RAW makes sense given the night they had last night at TLC when Orton became the #1 Contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by beating his fellow Authority member Batista and beating John Cena in the Triple Threat Match to earn the right to face WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar at the 2015 Royal Rumble PPV but then Rollins ended up becoming Mr. Money in the Bank by beating Ambrose in that TLC Match but then I wonder how come the WWE World Heavyweight Champion The Beast Incarnate The Conqueror Brock Lesnar just why he didn't come out to interrupt The Authority? But then Cena comes out instead to interrupt...how predictable for Cena and he then challenges Orton for his #1 Contendership but Orton turning him down...of course he should I mean why should he have to prove anything to Cena? But then Stephanie putting Cena and Ambrose in a match against Orton and Mr. Money in the Bank Seth Rollins in a Tag Team main event that's cool but I wonder if Brock will show up post-match?
- Cody Rhodes beats his brother Goldust to qualify for the 2015 Royal Rumble Match...Rhodes has to be a darkhorse but he is not a favorite to win it I mean let's be honest his whole run in Survival Trials was nothing short of lucky a fluke...nothing more than him being in the right place at the right time but being the wrong guy and then to cap it off he lost last night against Chris Jericho at TLC...he lost to the better man but why can't he just let it go? Jericho proved last night that he was The Best in the World at Everything He Does he proved it by beating Cody Rhodes but Rhodes wants to continue this feud never mind the fact that he lost...but Jericho I am sure he will qualify for the 2015 Royal Rumble Match
- CM Punk and Daniel Bryan underneath it all there is tension how could there not be? Daniel Bryan single-handedly cost himself and Punk the titles the WWE Tag Team Championship last night at TLC against Erick Rowan and Luke Harper when he kneed Punk...he may have accidentally hit Punk with that Running High Knee but I don't think Punk thinks that it was an accident deep down he probably thinks that Bryan meant to him with that Knee and it is only a matter of time before Punk turns on Bryan like think The Mega Powers exploding like think Savage turning on Hogan way back when...if the rematch is set I expect Punk to turn on Bryan and cost them the titles...the explosion is bound to happen
- Miz qualifying for the 2015 Royal Rumble Match by beating Mark Henry...well Miz he has virtually done it all in this business except win a Royal Rumble Match...Miz has never won a Royal Rumble Match but with him being in this one could it be The Miz's time?
- If Bray Wyatt wants to take over the entire WWE Universe then why doesn't he get rid of The Authority himself? Why don't he and the WWE Tag Team Champions Harper and Rowan get rid of The Authority themselves? Because then there would be no one to stop them and given that he beat Shane last night at TLC Bray Wyatt is untouchable
- Tyson Kidd & Cesaro win yet another match beating Neville and the WWE Intercontinental Champion Ziggler considering last night Neville and the WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler competed in one hell of a Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship hell it was the match last night at TLC that stole the show it was a classic and no doubt both men have to be banged up from that match but Kidd and Cesaro last night after they beat PTP they definitely have to be in contention for the WWE Tag Team Championships but after beating Neville and Ziggler I would definitely say that they are now even more so but Neville didn't even try to help Ziggler in this match he was watching Ziggler get beat down and not even trying to save him...could this be a heel turn for Neville? I would say the seeds have been planted
- Seeds are being planted for The New Day to be formed...Big E. after losing last night to the WWE United States Champion Rusev and then seeing Kofi and him backstage only for Woods to show up it is bound to happen
- Stephanie basically hand-delivering a spot to Mr. Money in the Bank Seth Rollins to be in the Royal Rumble Match...Seth Rollins already has the Money in the Bank briefcase but yet he is in the Royal Rumble Match that definitely has to make him a favorite in the Royal Rumble Match so essentially Rollins has 2 chances essentially to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion think about it because if Rollins cashes in his briefcase on the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar either now or at the Royal Rumble PPV then he is the champion and then that means he doesn't have to be in the Royal Rumble Match but if he wins the Royal Rumble Match then he goes on to WrestleMania to face the champion and if he loses that match at Mania then if he cashes in his briefcase right after he has another chance...but then Ambrose being put into the Royal Rumble by RAW co-GM Hogan and Reigns already being in the match you have all 3 former Shield members in the Royal Rumble Match can you believe it?
- The Ascension making their RAW debut beating a jobber tag team I mean you obviously want to build up the longest-reigning NXT Tag Team Champions to be a formidable tag team here in WWE and you obviously want to build them up strong so you have to have them be strong in their debut so seeing Konnor and Viktor here I mean the WWE Tag Team division is only getting more competitive especially now with The Ascension here
- WWE United States Champion Rusev gloating I mean he has every reason to he has added yet another name to his list of victims people who he has defeated and he is undefeated...I mean no one no one in WWE has been able to pin him or make him tap out no one he is undefeated in singles competition so that very well does make him the best champion in WWE right now at the moment but then seeing Ryback come out to interrupt Rusev...I wonder if these 2 monsters are going to go at it? King Kong meets Godzilla right here...it is only a matter of time before these 2 go at it and if they do it will obviously be over the WWE United States Championship
- Ryback qualifying for the 2015 Royal Rumble Match by beating Curtis Axel his former tag team partner...how fitting for Ryback considering how his and Axel's tag team ended but by Ryback qualifying I wonder if Rusev will qualify for the 2015 Royal Rumble Match as well? If Rusev ends up in the 2015 Royal Rumble Match he has got to be a favorite I mean he is undefeated in singles competition hasn't been pinned hasn't been submitted by anyone and if Rusev ends up in that match he could very well win it hell he could even set a record for eliminating men
- The Bella Twins beating Alicia Fox and WWE Women's Champion Emma...it is clear Emma wanted no part of The Bella Twins that is why she bailed on this match leaving Alicia Fox to fend for herself against the Bella Twins...cowardly heel move especially in a Tag Team Match leaving your partner to fend for themselves while you get the hell out of dodge I mean why would Emma do that? Or maybe it is because she is afraid that she is going to have to defend her title against one of or both of The Bella Twins
- It seems that it is Christmas here in the WWE because this week there is no NXT because we have Super Smackdown Live right after RAW and then after Super Smackdown Live we have our yearly Tribute to the Troops show but I wonder what kind of matches we will get from you as far as Tribute to the Troops goes or just what will be the main event for that show? I wonder if we will get to see Santa Claus during the Tribute to the Troops? Imagine Rusev at Tribute to the Troops with him being Russian and all being the WWE United States Champion and he shows up considering the American troops over there...can you imagine the heat Rusev will get? But I wonder which superstars will be at Tribute to the Troops? I wonder if Hogan will be there I mean he is the Real American after all and then there's Cena he is an American patriot
- And in the main event John Cena and Dean Ambrose fight Orton and Rollins...I definitely was not expecting Ambrose to show up considering last night at TLC he got Curb Stomped on a barbed wire steel chair his face being planted into it but he shows up bandage and all I definitely was not expecting that but him going straight for Rollins and Rollins going out there to greet him with them fighting all the way to the back I mean it was bound to happen but then Cena distracted and Orton trying for the RKO only for Cena to hit an AA on Orton...I was expecting Lesnar to show up but he probably will be on RAW next week anyway I'm sure
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Sept 24, 2016 22:31:41 GMT -5
Super Smackdown Live: December 16th, 2014 – Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Following the WWE signature, a special video chronicling the first 799 episodes of Smackdown was shown. To the arena, Tom Phillips, Booker T and Byron Saxton welcome everyone to the 800th episode of Smackdown and remind us that this is a special Super Smackdown Live edition. “Tonight is set to be a massive show. Daniel Bryan will go one on one with Luke Harper in a Royal Rumble Qualifying match, we’ll hear from Dean Ambrose for the first time since TLC and the Bella Twins have a special presentation set for later. But first, Dolph Ziggler defends the Intercontinental Championship!” explained Phillips.
WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP – DOLPH ZIGGLER (C) DEF. ADRIAN NEVILLE IN 15:15; At TLC, Adrian Neville came very close to defeating Dolph Ziggler in a ladder match. His need to have a memorable match cost him as he crashed and burned hard and Dolph retained. Dolph granted him this rematch to see if Neville could really best him. Like their TLC battle, this was closely contested but it didn’t feature nearly as many big spots. Neville seemed poised to hit the Red Arrow, but Ziggler got up and crotched him up top. Neville fell to the mat and when he got up, Ziggler struck with the Zig Zag to retain. After the match, Ziggler extended his hand and Neville accepted, before pulling Dolph into a one armed hug.
Returning, a recap was shown of the brutal war between Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins at TLC. A normal man would have needed time off after being Curb Stomped onto a barbed wire chair, but Ambrose is no normal man. He returned on Raw last night and continued to fight with Seth Rollins.
The music of Dean Ambrose played and he walked to the ring to a thunderous pop. Ambrose, still with the bandage wrapped around his head, entered the ring and grabbed a microphone. “Two nights ago, I had my head stomped in by that scumbag Seth Rollins. But guess what? I’M STILL STANDING RIGHT HERE AND I KICKED YOUR ASS LAST NIGHT!” The crowd roared and Dean continued, saying that TLC was a setback but things aren’t over. “You betrayed the Shield. You turned your back on the Shield. You sold out. If you really think that you retrieving the Money in the Bank briefcase was enough to end this, then you don’t know me very well at all do you? You see, things are about to get really fun for me. That Money in the Bank briefcase isn’t gonna mean a thing because every single opportunity you have to cash that baby in is gonna be an opportunity for me to hurt you. Each time there’s a downed WWE Champion and your music hits and you run out to win the title, I’ll be right behind you to stop you. As long as I’m standing and breathing, you will never be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.” Dean mentioned that they’re both in the Royal Rumble, along with Roman Reigns. “If we’re all in the ring together, I promise you that Roman and I are gonna enjoy beating your ass from pillar to post before dumping you over the top rope. Then, when it’s just the two of us, I’m gonna eliminate Roman Reigns too. Because I’m gonna win the Royal Rumble. I’m gonna become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania and when that happens Seth, I dare you…no, I double dog dare you to try and cash in that little briefcase on me boy.” Dean’s theme hit again and he exited the ring.
THE MIZ W/ SUMMER RAE DEF. CODY RHODES IN 6:54; Both of them men qualified for the 2015 Royal Rumble last night on Raw. Cody Rhodes still came into this with the same fury that he exhibited against his brother. The Miz was overwhelmed at times, but commentary made sure to note that Miz was one of the only people to defeat Cody during his spectacular Survival Trials run. Cody looked ready to avenge the loss but pyro shot off on the stage and Chris Jericho’s music hit. Distracted, Cody turned to look and Miz used the opportunity to win with the Skull Crushing Finale. Once again, Jericho proved that he’s in Cody’s head.
The members of the Authority in attendance tonight, Kane, Sheamus and Stephanie McMahon, were shown in their office. Stephanie informed them that if it were up to her, she’d grant them all spots in the Royal Rumble. “Hulk Hogan has made sure that we can no longer give out spots and all must be earned in qualifying matches. So tonight, I’ve set one up for the two of you. Tonight, you will face Adam Rose and Santino Marella, with the winning team going onto the Royal Rumble.” Kane and Sheamus laughed and fist bumped.
Viewers were now taken to a special video recap of Alexander Rusev and Lana’s promo last night, which was interrupted by “The Big Guy” Ryback. Ryback then went on to qualify for the Royal Rumble.
ROYAL RUMBLE QUALIFYING MATCH – ALEXANDER RUSEV W/ LANA DEF. JUSTIN GABRIEL IN 2:21; The outcome of this one was never quite in doubt. Justin Gabriel flew around the ring to avoid the United States Champion, but once he got caught, it was a wrap. Rusev made him tap out to the Accolade and joined Ryback in the upcoming Royal Rumble. Lana gave the signal to break the hold and then handed Rusev his title, which he raised high above his head.
Returning, the ring was set up with a black carpet and something was placed in the center with a cover over it. The music of the Bella Twins hit as Nikki and Brie made their way down to the ring. After some plugging of Total Divas, Nikki took over and said that tonight is special. “Thanks to the support from all of you, Brie and I have had the best year of our life. Not only are we a part of Total Divas, but we’ve won Kid’s Choice and Teen’s Choice Awards. Now though, we’ve reached one of our biggest achievements.” Brie removed the sheet and revealed a large photo that showed the Bella Twins on the cover of the brand new Muscle and Fitness magazine. Nikki said that they are the first set of twins to ever grace the cover and called it an honor. The happiness died down when Emma’s theme hit the loudspeakers. The WWE Women’s Champion walked to the ring with a purpose and had a microphone in hand. “No! No! No! What the hell is this?” Emma entered the ring and pointed at the cover. “This is ridiculous. I’m the WWE Women’s Champion. If anyone should be on the cover of magazines, it’s me! This division is about me!” Nikki tried to tell Emma to calm down. “Emma, we all know you’re the champion. You don’t shut up about it. Muscle and Fitness came to us. Maybe they didn’t come to you because they’ve seen your actions lately.” Emma scoffed and responded by saying that Muscle and Fitness and all other publications need to come to her. Nikki turned to the crowd in disbelief at Emma’s attitude. Emma used this opening to strike her in the back with the Women’s Title. Brie immediately pounced, and fought her into the corner. She shouted “BRIE MODE” and charged in but Emma moved and she hit the corner. Brie fell to the mat, and Emma went outside. She dragged Brie so her head was placed by the turnbuckle. Nikki began to move and turned just in time to see Emma run and kick Brie’s head into the ring post! “What the hell is wrong with Emma? Her paranoia has sent her over the edge!” exclaimed Byron Saxton. Officials quickly ran down to check on Brie and Nikki crawled to her sister. Emma picked up the Women’s Title and told the crowd “IT’S ABOUT ME!” as he headed up the ramp.
During the break, Brie was taken out on a stretcher. Daniel Bryan checked on her but since he has a match later, Nikki went to the hospital with her sister.
On a lighter note, commentary directed the fans to a video that showed Xavier Woods in front of a church choir. While they sang, he spoke into a microphone and said that life is all about the power of positivity. “I have been through some bad times, I said I have been through some bad times, but with the power of positivity, I came out on the other side better than ever. You can too. Didn’t get that job you wanted? Think positive. Get dumped by your partner? Think positive. Lost a shot at a title? Think positive.” The camera panned back to show that the only people watching this extravagant display were Kofi Kingston and Big E, who seemed intrigued by it all.
ROYAL RUMBLE QUALIFYING MATCH – KANE AND SHEAMUS DEF. ADAM ROSE AND SANTINO MARELLA IN 2:44; The Authority members believed this would be an easy way to qualify for the Royal Rumble. Marella and Rose tried, but Kane and Sheamus were right. The two former World Champions just proved to be too much and they overwhelmed the happy go lucky duo when Sheamus nailed Marella with a Brogue Kick.
In the back, Stephanie McMahon watched Kane and Sheamus qualify with a smile. Hulk Hogan entered to a pop and congratulated Kane and Sheamus for the win. “I see that you thought you could get your guys an easy win. Now, Adam Rose and Santino Marella are no easy task, but Kane and Sheamus just proved how good they are. However, I think the other Authority member that hasn’t had a qualifying match yet should get a real challenge. What I’m think is, this Monday on Raw, Batista has a qualifying match against…John Cena!” Stephanie’s jaw dropped as she watched Hogan walk off.Cutting away, Renee Young was standing by with Daniel Bryan. She asked where his head is at now that his wife is in the hospital. Bryan responded by saying that he is nervously awaiting word from the doctors, but until then, the show must go on. “My mind will be on Brie tonight, but once that bell rings, my focus is going to be on Luke Harper until the final bell sounds. I plan on getting into the Royal Rumble and beating Luke Harper to show him that when CM Punk and I get our rematch, it will be a different story from TLC.”
THE ASCENSION DEF. DALE RICHARDS AND BULL DEMPSEY IN 0:56; Last night, The Ascension made their debut and demolished two guys in under two minutes. Tonight, they won in even quicker fashion, hitting Richards with the Fall of Man in less than a minute. For good measure, they brought Dempsey into the ring and also nailed him with the move. The tag team division has been put on notice.
Footage was shown of various WWE Superstars out and about during the Tribute to the Troops taping. They met with soldiers and visited hospitals to put a smile on the faces of the brave men and women of the United States.
ROYAL RUMBLE QUALIFYING MATCH – DANIEL BRYAN DEF. LUKE HARPER W/ ERICK ROWAN IN 12:50; Brie Bella clearly weighed heavily on the mind of Daniel Bryan because Luke Harper pretty much handily threw him around the ring. After a commercial break, Bryan turned things around and picked up steam. He went for the Yes Lock but Harper was too powerful and blocked it. He went for the discus lariat, but Bryan ducked and came off the ropes with a big running elbow. He called for the Busaiku Knee, only for Rowan to get up on the apron. Bryan leveled him to knock him off and followed out with a tope suicida. Once back inside, he ducked another lariat and hit the Busaiku Knee for the win. Bryan quickly got out of dodge and exited up the ramp. “Bryan has to be heading right to see Brie in the hospital” said Byron Saxton. Before leaving, Bryan stopped to do one “Yes” along with the WWE Universe.
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Post by tg11 on Sept 25, 2016 6:28:58 GMT -5
- Ziggler yet again retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship beating Neville yet again for the second time in a TLC rematch with the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line and given what happened on RAW where Neville left Ziggler to fend for himself I was expecting a Neville heel turn here in this match but I was surprised at the show of sportsmanship post-match with him and Ziggler hugging because I was expecting Neville to just attack Ziggler but he didn't...but then again that being said Ziggler he has proven time and time again that he is a fighting champion I mean he has taken on all comers ever since he won the title back and I wonder if he is going to bring back the Show Off Challenge for the WWE Intercontinental Championship? I mean he has made the WWE Intercontinental Championship relevant again he has made it mean something again but I wonder if Ziggler will have to qualify for the Royal Rumble Match? Or will Neville have to qualify?
- Ambrose making a promise that whenever Rollins tries to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase he will be right there to stop him from doing it...that's a bold promise a bold proclamation to make happen but how is Ambrose going to make good on that promise? Especially when Rollins has backup in The Authority he has his Authority brethren to help him out to make sure that he becomes champion so I wonder how Ambrose can realistically stop Rollins when he has Kane, Sheamus, Batista and Orton to help him out? Well Ambrose yes he is in the Royal Rumble Match and so is Reigns but then again so is Rollins so it all comes down to the luck of the draw when it comes to the Royal Rumble Match because knowing Rollins he could get a late entry number and if he does then what if Ambrose and Reigns get eliminated before Rollins even gets into the match? Or what if Rollins ends up with an early entry number then if Ambrose and Reigns get early entry numbers too then they can take their liberties on Rollins but I don't think that will happen because all 3 former Shield members want to win the Royal Rumble Match and only one of them can win so greed will cause Ambrose and Reigns to turn on each other and Rollins can take full advantage of that because they both want a piece of him but only one of them realistically can
- The Miz with an upset victory beating Cody Rhodes...it seems Cody Rhodes can't catch a break now can he? First losing to Jericho and now to The Miz well I guess it goes to show you that Rhodes will forever be a midcard guy I mean if he loses to Jericho and then to The Miz of all people yeah the downward spiral is about to begin...but then again Jericho with an assist helping Miz get the win but Jericho didn't even have to come out for Cody to be distracted because that is how much Jericho is in the head of Rhodes and Rhodes knows that but he still let himself get beat because that is how bad he wants Jericho and Miz took full advantage...what a win for The Miz
- Hogan with a great ruling...no one gets Royal Rumble spots handed to them they earn it by going through qualifying matches I think that that's a great ruling...Hogan is starting to come into his own as co-GM and Stephanie can't do anything about it but instead she books her Authority members Kane and Sheamus in a Tag Team match against Adam Rose & Santino Marella and the winning team qualifies for the Royal Rumble Match...yeah of course Stephanie will book her boys to be in an easy tag team match of course The Authority would look out for one another how predictable
- Rusev the WWE United States Champion qualifying for the Royal Rumble Match by beating Gabriel...he made short work of Gabriel that's for sure but then again just another victim added to the undefeated streak that is Rusev's undefeated streak and with Rusev in the Royal Rumble Match he has to be the wild card the most dangerous man in the Royal Rumble Match because he hasn't been pinned he hasn't been made to submit he hasn't lost a single match in WWE so this man has got to be the odds on favorite to win the Royal Rumble Match and with Ryback also in the Royal Rumble Match these 2 leviathans are bound to collide in the Royal Rumble Match
- Bella Twins both Nikki and Brie cover girls for Muscle and Fitness...that is quite an accomplishment considering all the WWE superstars and or divas that have been on the cover and for them to get it only for Emma the WWE Women's Champion to come out and interrupt them it makes sense because she feels like The Bella Twins are overshadowing her that they are overshadowing the division while Emma she feels like she is the division considering she has beaten Paige and she has beaten AJ Lee she has beaten them she took them out put them on the shelf but yet she hasn't been put on any covers or hasn't been asked to do anything by WWE... especially when she is their WWE Women's Champion I can see why she has a gripe but then out of nowhere she attacks both Bella Twins by blindsiding Nikki and then when Brie tries to stick up for her sister she puts up a fight but then Emma turns it around leaving Brie laying...I mean Emma she is becoming quite the ruthless champion now isn't she? Now Brie has to go to the hospital...I wonder if this ends up setting up Emma to defend her WWE Women's Championship against Nikki Bella at the 2015 Royal Rumble pay per view?
- Daniel Bryan one half of the former WWE Tag Team Champions his partner CM Punk not here tonight...Bryan goes to check on his wife Brie makes sense given that they're married so of course he would want to naturally be there for his wife but can't since he has a match later on tonight but I am sure he will end up going to the hospital right after Smackdown is over
- I am telling you The New Day is being born right here with Woods, Big E. and Kofi...I mean it is in the beginning stages right now but it is happening or will happen soon enough
- Kane and Sheamus both qualifying for the 2015 Royal Rumble Match by beating Adam Rose & Santino I mean as far as qualifying matches go this was by far the easiest I mean let's be realistic here Adam Rose & Santino didn't stand a chance of qualifying and that is because Stephanie booked this match come on...but since Kane is in the Royal Rumble Match he had the record for the most eliminations with 11 back in 2001 until that record was broken in 2014 by Roman Reigns who ended up eliminating 12 people in the Royal Rumble Match but in all time eliminations accumulatively Kane is 1 elimination away from tying HBK's all time record but then Sheamus he is a former Royal Rumble Match winner winning it in 2012 where he went on to main event Mania and become WWE World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania 28 where he beat Daniel Bryan of all people in 18 seconds...so Sheamus has got to be considered a favorite in the Rumble but then again so should Kane
- Stephanie and Hulk Hogan going at it again...Hogan making another qualifying match this time seeing 2 former WWE/World Champions going at it and the winner going on to the Royal Rumble Match...Cena taking on Authority member The Animal Batista and the winner of that match qualifies for the Royal Rumble Match...Hogan with a blockbuster match I wonder what Cena thinks about this? I know Batista he can't be happy about this the fact that he has to qualify when he should have been given a spot but the fact that he has to face Cena of all people...I can see Batista going to confront Hogan about this but to see Cena and Batista's rivalry being reignited they had quite the rivalry back in 2008 but also back in 2010 as well they had quite the rivalry so to see it being renewed next week on RAW I can't wait because no doubt that their match ends up being the main event...I can see Orton interfering in the match costing Cena the match with Batista qualifying because of Orton
- Daniel Bryan of course his mind can't be on this Royal Rumble qualifying match that he has later on tonight when he has to face one third of The Wyatt Family one half of the new WWE Tag Team Champions Luke Harper considering what happened to his wife Brie Bella earlier at the hands of the WWE Women's Champion Emma...but I wonder if Luke Harper will take advantage of that?
- The Ascension making short work of Richards & Dempsey...I mean The Ascension are just making short work of whoever they face in that ring I mean they are putting the WWE Tag team division on notice just as they should because they have just broken into the division and already they are making an impact and considering what they have already done in NXT not only winning the NXT Tag Team Championships but also being the longest reigning NXT Tag Team Champions in NXT's history...that just goes to show you that their credentials are legit that they are a legit tag team and if they do set their sights on the WWE Tag Team Championships we could very well be looking at future WWE Tag Team Champions in Konnor and Viktor
- Tribute to the Troops always love that WWE special and why? Because we are in the holiday season and that is how WWE rings in the holiday season how they usually ring in the Christmas season and considering Christmas is very well approaching some people in WWE are bound to have a good Christmas...others not so much this year
- Daniel Bryan qualifies for the Royal Rumble Match in the main event by beating one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Luke Harper of the Wyatt Family...Bryan being in the Royal Rumble Match he has got to be considered the sentimental pick he has got to be considered the pick of the people but then again there are so many favorites in the Royal Rumble Match that it is starting to become star studded and considering Bryan he wasn't even in the Royal Rumble Match last year this year he's in it and he has got to be considered a favorite but then again how about his tag team partner The Best in the World CM Punk? I wonder if Punk will have to qualify to get in?
- Or I wonder if the other half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Erick Rowan will be put into a qualifying match? Or how about the leader of the Wyatt Family Bray Wyatt I wonder if he will be put into a qualifying match?
- I wonder if any superstars from NXT will have a chance to qualify for the Royal Rumble Match as participants?
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