Oak: Certified Jade Hater
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Post by Oak: Certified Jade Hater on Oct 26, 2015 17:23:47 GMT -5
While I'm loving this tournament, is there a chance that we could get clarification on the women wrestlers involved? For example: Shiela (Madison Eagles) vs. Baby Swinger (Lizzy Valentine) would help a lot.
Aside from that, still loving the build to WM.
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Post by Reflecto on Oct 26, 2015 19:15:26 GMT -5
While I'm loving this tournament, is there a chance that we could get clarification on the women wrestlers involved? For example: Shiela (Madison Eagles) vs. Baby Swinger (Lizzy Valentine) would help a lot. Aside from that, still loving the build to WM. Good point- it's hard to do on this, and the NXT names do tend to get weird- if not my names, than you and the other EWB minions helping re-gen the names, so for those purposes (and since the full tourney bracket is FAN exclusive) a "non-WWE Name Generator-ized bracket:
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Post by Reflecto on May 19, 2016 2:39:00 GMT -5
(SUPER-DEFORMED REFLECTO MOMENT: Now with "it's been seven months since an update, so this update has renames for all people who show up" allowed.)
Smackdown, March 6.
Smackdown began, as two days almost felt like seven months for some reason...probably more since Eva Marie was in the ring to open up the show. Luckily, this wouldn't last too long anyway, as it happened to be the return match of a former WWE Diva- in the form of Paige off her one week firing. Eva Marie could hope that there was some ring rust...no. No there wasn't. At all. Ram-Paige follows, and Paige gets the win as the announcers wondered who Stephanie McMahon could pick as her representative.
Goldust had another battle on the verge of his brother against brother fight, against someone else who was partially on the verge of one we weren't supposed to know about- Bo Dallas. The Bo-Lievers were in full force as Shara led them in chants for their leader, with Goldust trying to fight back on the opponent with everything he had inside him. Bo Dallas Bo-Lieved he could pull it off- and Dallas got an easy victory. After the match, Dallas talked about how this was the force of good at work. At Wrestlemania- NXT has been hindered by the forces of evil- but Bo Dallas knows that this evil can be triumphed. Bo Dallas can receive his NXT Championship back and be the force of good NXT needs to stand out. Bray Wyatt is a face of fear- but fear fails to triumph over good. You just have to Bo-Lieve!
Tag Team action happened as 3 Man Bullet members Anderson Duke (Karl Anderson) and Intercontinental Champion Baron Corbin took on Zack Ryder and The Big O of the Four Broskis. The announcers talked about how Ryder would be looking to challenge Corbin for the belt, but how more specifically, all four men were confirmed as having entered the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The match was pretty straightforward- moreso as The Big O tasted an End of Days.
A big match feel happened as Antonio Cesaro took on Seth Rollins. Rollins, coming off of his big challenge, had the need to finally prove himself equal to the other members of The Shield- and a win over a former World Champ in Cesaro would absolutely do that. Cesaro tried fighting back, but Rollins was a man possessed and would not be denied this win. A Curb Stomp by Rollins, and he got a big win. This wasn't the win he wanted- as he talked to Undertaker- Stephanie McMahon may not have made the match official yet- but the challenge is out there. Even if the Streak is over, The Undertaker is STILL the biggest dog in the yard, still the man you will always associate with Wrestlemania- and if Seth Rollins is going to prove he's as great as Roman Reigns or Dean Ambrose are with their WWE World Heavyweight Title and former NXT Championship reign, Rollins needs to be able to do the one thing that can trump any other achievement possible and beat The Undertaker. Seth Rollins was worried about his own place alongside his brothers, but then he realized that if you're second to the WWE World Heavyweight Champion- that's not a bad thing. If you're second to the NXT Champion- there's no problem there. At Wrestlemania- If he can't be the One in 21-1...well, to Seth Rollins, there's no shame in coming in SECOND.
Backstage, Artemis (April Hunter) and Jaz Fawkes (Jessicka Havok) were glaring at The Returning Kings (BYOB) as DynamicSensation (The Dynamic Sensation) and Donny Sparkle (The Mastodon) were trying to deny them the title shot they deserved. Sparkle claimed that two Kings like them won't be swayed by the worthless words of two bitter, worthless women who had their chance at them but chose the sisterhood over facing off with nice guys like them, and they're not giving them their title shot. It's nothing against their challenge- it's about ethics in the Tag Title picture. Artemis and Fawkes complained, but Stephanie McMahon showed up and said that they had their chance at a title match- but because they chose to join in on the strike, they forfeited it. Now, they're no longer number one contenders, and you'll have to work it out with those two if you want your title shot. But until then, you have a tag team match against...credible contenders up next. This led to them taking on Stephanie McMahon's property in the Divas' Championship Committee in Emma and JL McKay (Billie Kay), as the two...well, were once again destroyed for Stephanie's amusement. Emma and McKay suffered so beautifully as Artemis and Fawkes laid waste to them. It wasn't fair, as a simple pin by Fawkes got the victory for her team.
In the main event, the WWE World Heavyweight Title was on the line as Roman Reigns took on Evolution member Cody Rhodes. Reigns was able to get the crowd on his side as he decimated the former World Champion, beating him as much as possible. Paul Heyman, to his part, was on commentary, talking about how Roman Reigns was one of the most dominant forces in WWE today...key word, ONE OF. Reigns is brutal, he's a force of nature, he's able to do whatever he wanted to in that ring to his opponent. It's just a shame for Reigns that everything Reigns can do, Brock Lesnar can do BETTER than him- and Lesnar can do things that Roman Reigns could not dream of. It's one of the worst tragedies that Roman Reigns- a man Heyman could see as a Paul Heyman Guy himself- could have been one of the best ever- but at Wrestlemania, he will follow his cousin The Rock into Hollywood and retirement, with his only crime to fall victim to Brock Lesnar. Reigns took advantage- Spear, Superman Punch, and he got the victory.
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Oak: Certified Jade Hater
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Post by Oak: Certified Jade Hater on May 19, 2016 14:03:39 GMT -5
I'm just so happy this came back. I swear, I've been meaning to message you about a return for months.
I'm hyped for Wrestlemania and what's going to happen. #TeamRollins
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Post by Reflecto on Jun 16, 2016 2:40:27 GMT -5
RAW, March 9.
Raw began with a bang, as Seth Rollins came to the ring and talked about the greatness the Shield had. Three men had came to the WWE with one mission- to take over the company and be the most dominant force in the business. They kicked every ass, they took every name, and they made themselves the gold standard in the industry. Two men were NXT World Champions in their career- and Roman Reigns is now WWE World Heavyweight Champion. To Rollins- that's only a first act. When he was NXT Champion, he was leading a new era of the sport, and hadn't done it since NXT became a major force in WWE. He was the first to break out alone, and when he was Architect of the Shield, his allies followed him- and now, they've surpassed him. There was never a true leader of the Shield, they were a band of brothers- but if his brothers have been champions, it's time for Rollins to etch his name in history. Roman Reigns may have the toughest battle he's ever had to face Brock Lesnar...but it's time for Rollins to prove he can stand alongside him by beating the man Lesnar defeated at Wrestlemania. He may not be the One, but there's no shame in being number Two.
The first match of the show followed, as Bayley and Alexa Bliss were hugging fans at ringside and waiting for their opponents. This brought out the Divas' Championship Committee, and they were none too pleased with the two for starting up the wrestlers' strike last week. Eva Marie and Sheila proved this as much as they could, with JL McKay and Emma halfheartedly helping them...or at least Sheila destroying the two as much as she could. Hell Bound on Alexa, and the match was the Committee's. The Committee celebrated, as Michael Cole announced later tonight, there'd be a contract signing for Paige's Wrestlemania match, where Stephanie McMahon has promised that she would announce her representative tonight.
John Cena and Paul Heyman came to the ring, as Paul Heyman talked about his clients. Wrestlemania will have the past, the present, the future...but they're all in one. Paul Heyman's client Brock Lesnar, and Paul Heyman's client John Cena- are the present of this industry. Brock Lesnar, the man who broke The Undertaker's Streak at Wrestlemania- will fight Roman Reigns, the future of the industry, the WWE Champion, the right guy, at the right place, at the WRONG TIME. The future came at the Royal Rumble, but it ends as Brock Lesnar takes his title back once and for all and ends Reigns for good. And John Cena- Cena goes after the past. Sting was an Icon. Sting was the face of WCW, the greatest wrestler to never make his way to the WWE. But John Cena- he IS the WWE. John Cena is the franchise player of WWE and nothing can change it. If you think of the WWF, you may think Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, The Rock, but WWE is all about John Cena. At Wrestlemania, a dream match for the ages will happen, as Sting makes his first Wrestlemania match...but he'll see why he was gone from the sport for 14 years as he finds out that John Cena will win. And much like his deadly setup move- that's your Spoiler Alert for Wrestlemania: Cena Wins.
Tag Team action followed, as The Hart Dynasty headed to the ring for a big challenge against Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady. It may not have immediate title implications, but the Wrestlemania implications were there, as Chris Jericho mentioned he received word all four men would be in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The match was pretty straightforward. Tyson Kidd was on the upswing as a star, but at last check, Enzo Amore was both a certified G and a bonafide stud- while Colin Cassady have been seven foot tall. The Dungeon didn't have classes on either of 'dat, so it was an easy victory for Enzo and Cass.
On the heels of their two big Wrestlemania matches, Alexander Rusev took on Goldust. Goldust, trying to get a big advantage before his match with his brother Cody Rhodes, tried to give the biggest attack on Rusev po-oh no. Rusev Crush, Rusev Destroy, Rusev Make Humble. Rusev got a victory, as a Russian flag fell downwards.
A special appearance NXT World Championship match happened, as Bray Wyatt took on Shinsuke Nakamura. The New Japan standout had been getting more and more of a buzz from the fans, but since Chris Jericho announced Nakamura had already signed up for the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and Wyatt was fighting Bo Dallas...yeah, this match was pretty much a guarantee. Nakamura fought with all the power he had, but it was all for naught. Sister Abigail, and Wyatt got a victory. After the match, the Wyatt Family stood triumphant- as the Bo-Liever Bus headed down to the ring. A string of Bo-Lievers came out as Bo Dallas and Shara headed there, singing 'He's got the BOOOOOOOOOOOOO World, in his haaaaaands..." as Wyatt looked furious.
A video for the Hall of Fame was announced, as the newest member of the 2015 Hall of Fame class was announced- CHYNA. The Ninth Wonder of the World, fresh off her shocking return to the good graces of WWE at the Royal Rumble, headed to the ring to formally accept this honor. Chyna said that the Divas' Revolution going on now could have never happened without her starting it- but before she formally handed the reins of women's wrestling to the new generation, she wanted one last act to her own career. With this, she asked HHH and Stephanie McMahon for the small favor- after entering the Hall of Fame, she wanted to enter the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal! HHH came to the ring and agreed to this, giving a huge addition to the match!
In tag team action, the Lucha Dragons of Sin Cara and El Abejorro took on The Returning Kings. The match was a non-title affair, with the announcers hinting that they could get a chance to get a Tag Team Title shot at Wrestlemania if they pulled off the upset here tonight...no. No they couldn't. Happening, loaded doll shot, and the Returning Kings got a big victory. After the match, Artemis and Jaz Fawkes headed to the ring and made another challenge for a Tag Team Title match, only for DynamicSensation to say that they had their chance. They're worthless women, and if they couldn't take a title shot when they offered- then the only way they'll give a shot is if they make it worth their while. It's not about ducking challengers, it's about ethics in tag team wrestling.
In the main event wrestling match, it was sister against sister, brother-in law against...well, watch "Total Divas" for that, as Nikki Bella and John Cena took on Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan. Cena and Bryan had a pretty big matchup, each one trying to jockey for success against the other. Daniel tried not to bring Brie in, keeping her from going to blows against her sister, with Cena showing some actual...chivalry, or whatever he would by going with the same. However,no good deed goes unpunished- as Kharma headed down the ramp. Nikki Bella was terrified, and ran off from her stalker. Daniel Bryan looked as Brie Bella smiled and asked for a tag. Cena got in Brie's face, saying 'YOU WANT SOME? COME GET SOME- I was planning to ask Nikki for that anyway!"...as Bryan looked and smiled, then tagged Brie in. Cena got in Brie's face...as the referee started counting at the ramp (as the announcers said it WAS a mixed tag match, so technically Nikki Bella is the legal wrestler.) The referee counted as it was clear Nikki was never coming back, giving Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan the victory.
In the ring, Michael Cole was standing there as he had the announcement that tonight would see the contract signing for Paige vs. Stephanie McMahon's Representative. The Divas' headed to the ring as Stephanie McMahon waited. Paige talked about how since she came to the WWE, she's had Stephanie McMahon trying to attack her. Paige knew that these fans WANT WWE to Give Divas a Chance, but Stephanie McMahon decided that meant for Stephanie McMahon to be the belle of the ball. She's not going to get to be another Fabulous Moolah, keeping every woman under her thumb while she's the queen of the world. At Wrestlemania, Stephanie McMahon's reign of terror ends for good- and she doesn't care what woman she puts against her. Sheila may be dominant, she can beat her. Eva Marie- she doesn't belong in her ring. Artemis and Jaz Fawkes- they're great performers, but Paige would put her in-ring ability against theirs any night of the week. And Chyna, Trish Stratus, Lita- she may have been the best of her era, but it's the new era now. Paige signed the contract...as Stephanie McMahon took the mic.
Stephanie said that maybe these fans may think Paige is a star- but Stephanie knows better. All those names she mentioned- from women happy to be her assistants like Sheila and Eva Marie, to worthless cogs like the other names she mentioned...they're nothing. They're forgettable faces meant to make guys drool for a year or two, take pictures for us in their bikinis or lingerie for them to drool over on the website, maybe even pose for "Playboy" once or twice- and be forgotten about once another, younger, hotter woman comes along...and if anything? Stephanie's doing Paige a favor by ending her career now. Stephanie McMahon is the only woman who is a constant in this business, and WILL be a constant in this business. Paige, she's only 21 years old- she has plenty of time to find a new passion in her life, find something else to do besides just wrestle- and so when Stephanie McMahon ENDS Paige, once and for all...she should thank Stephanie from the bottom of her heart. Paige will NEVER win her match at Wrestlemania- and then, she'll be fired for good, like SHE deserves, and Stephanie will run WWE forever, like SHE deserves. There are winners and there are losers, and at Wrestlemania, Paige LOSES.
Paige got in Stephanie's face and said that won't be the case. She's great, but Stephanie made the agreement last week- it's all set. She can't pick them- Paige will put herself against any woman Stephanie could pick and bet on herself. Stephanie said that she didn't pick any of the women you named, but Paige didn't realize. Stephanie McMahon is a great businesswoman, a great wife and mother, a great mind, and truly has it all. If there's a loophole in a contract, Stephanie will pick it- even if those women are worthy, Stephanie didn't pick any of them. Paige went...well, PALER...as her voice quivered and said "Y-you picked me' mum, didn't you?"
Stephanie smiled, and shook her head. Even if Saraya Knight may have been good, or able to hurt Paige the most...Stephanie signed a restraining order on her, and that restraining order is binding. Besides, Stephanie doesn't just want to break Paige's soul, break her body...she is fighting for her control over the WWE. She's not leaving anything to chance- if she is going to DESTROY Paige, she wants to make sure there is no possible way for Paige to win. Paige said "you had to pick a woman, you can't go back on it...", as Stephanie said she did pick a woman, just like the agreement said. She never lied to Paige, she will fight a female representative of Stephanie McMahon.
Stephanie McMahon smiled, signed the contract, and said..."And that woman...is HER."
The lights went downwards as it went to the video wall...
...and "Bad Reputation" started playing, and you could hear a pin drop in the audience, beaten by the announcers.
"Oh no. Not...it can't be...CAN IT?"
When the lights went back on, the crowd was too shocked to either cheer or boo...
...Ronda Rousey was standing on the ramp.
"It's...it's over. Paige doesn't have a prayer. She has a chance to destroy Stephanie McMahon and take her power- but to do that, she'd have to be the first woman to defeat Ronda Rousey in a professional match. She's the greatest hand-to-hand female fighter in the world today...Paige is good, but she can't be THAT GOOD, can she?"
Stephanie McMahon cackled in delight as she headed over to meet her representative at Wrestlemania, as Paige was in shock.
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