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Post by Reflecto on Aug 7, 2015 14:42:19 GMT -5
RAW, JANUARY 27. If you were tuning in to Raw this week expecting the fallout from the Royal Rumble...well, good news, at least- you actually got to SEE the Royal Rumble, or selected matches from the Royal Rumble at least. Michael Cole, JBL, and Chris Jericho were coming to you live from WWE's Global Headquarters, giving information about the blizzard that has cancelled tonight's episode of Raw.
Raw started with a interview with Triple H sitting down with Michael Cole. Triple H talked with Cole about how last night was one of the most disheartening moments of his professional career. Triple H views himself as a great businessman, first and foremost- and even though he is proud to call himself one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, he's getting older and he has to make decisions like an older, wiser wrestler now for the future of World Wrestling Entertainment and NXT. Before at Survivor Series, Triple H had no problems with what Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels did. The younger, more brash Triple H would have seen what Flair and Michaels did to him as a complete betrayal of their friendship- but the older, wiser Triple H can look at what they did from a business standpoint. For their money, to put it behind Hideo Itami and try for ownership of the NXT brand...that's a coup from an investment standpoint. If the shoe was on the other foot, Triple H would have done the same as them in one of Pop's energy drink-addled heartbeats. But last night- that, to him, was a betrayal. Triple H doesn't want to mince words here- Daniel Bryan has earned his respect. Everything that Triple H has done to him for the last few months has not been out of malice- it hasn't been out of some view that Daniel Bryan does not belong: He's done it because he loves NXT, he wants NXT to grow, even if he doesn't get to own it, and he wants Daniel Bryan to make the right choices as a businessman as well as a pro wrestler. The fans may think he's the bad guy- but in his opinion, Daniel Bryan is the real evil one. He couldn't handle getting out of the spotlight and still wants to be the star- and last night, Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels enabled him. He could get to be an owner and still prance around with a title saying Yes! Yes! Yes! all the time, and the fans are too dumb to realize how this is a bad thing. If they can't realize things have changed for them now- it's up to someone to teach them.
After the WWE re-aired this match, Veronica Lane was backstage with Daniel Bryan. Lane congratulated Bryan on his victory, as Bryan talked about how this wasn't just a victory for him- it was a victory for all of the fans. Triple H didn't realize that to him, the money was just an extra. He's still a wrestler, that's what he will always be. When he had his neck injury last May, he wasn't going through all the surgeries, all the physical therapy, and doing everything thinking 'I'm going to retire and just put my money into being a businessman'- he did it thinking 'I am going to return from my injury, and I am going to make my way back to the top and be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion once again.' Triple H can say that there was something to protect him- well, he still had his power when Stephanie McMahon took away his guaranteed rematch as an AFTERTHOUGHT. If Triple H really was thinking about him and using this respect, why didn't he stop Stephanie from doing it then? Daniel Bryan went into the Royal Rumble, and is going into this rematch, for something bigger than anything else. When he won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship- the fans believed he deserved to be champion, and he knew he could be that World Champion. Now, he has an even bigger step ahead of him- he needs to know he still has it. NXT is a great show, and it's a joy going to the Performance Center, working with the up and coming talent, and watching the best of the best on NXT every week on the verge of becoming stars- but he's willing to admit that this is the one time he'll be selfish in his life. Triple H wants him to be a great businessman as well- but he's sorry. He can't truly put all of his hopes and dreams into business and making NXT great, as long as there's one thread inside him that thinks he can still be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. When he gets his rematch- he'll finally KNOW, one way or another- if he can lead the YES! Movement back to the top- or if he has to lead NXT back to the top.
Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase were backstage speaking with Chris Jericho. Cody talked about how last night was his own mistake. Cody Rhodes should have forgotten about his family entirely. If he was truly intelligent, he would have realized his new family was Triple H, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, and Charlotte and ignored Goldust like the tired old relic of days gone by he was, just like Dusty Rhodes was a tired old relic before him. They say there's such a thing of rookie mistakes- he was so focused on this washed-up has-been like Goldust that he completely ignored Roman Reigns right beside him. He lost his WWE World Heavyweight Championship solely because Goldust made him so angry that he didn't even fathom the possibility of Roman Reigns beating him- all he cared about was beating his brother. And for this, there is one person to blame- Goldust himself. If Goldust wasn't such a jealous brother that felt the need to get his own time back at the top when it was a fluke he even got there in the first place, Cody Rhodes would have been able to prepare for Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes would have BEATEN Roman Reigns. But because Goldust couldn't just be happy for his younger brother- he ended up ruining that forever. Cody Rhodes is going to get the revenge he deserved- Goldust claims Cody Rhodes saved his career at TLC? Cody giveth, and Cody will taketh away. Goldust stole his World Title and handed it to Roman Reigns- now, Cody Rhodes will steal Goldust's career.
Roman Reigns was backstage with John Bradshaw Layfield, who was the first to congratulate Reigns on his surprising WWE World Heavyweight Championship victory. Reigns talked about how he is sure it wasn't exactly what the fans last night in Philadelphia may have wanted from him- but then, even they can agree better him than a whiny loser like Cody Rhodes who can't accept he lost fair and square. Reigns talked about how the fans need to understand- in this business, it's not just about being the best there is- it's about taking the initiative to be a superstar. When he won King of the Ring, he didn't just sit on his laurels, wear a crown, carry a scepter, and be a joke. Leave pretending your a king for those whiny meninist bastards calling themselves tag team champions. Roman Reigns is a king not because he calls himself one, not because he dresses like one- but because he had the willingness to take advantage of any chances he received. Whether it was with the Shield, when he won the Intercontinental Championship at Summerslam, when he won King of the Ring, or when he won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship last night- he got these things because he TOOK them, not because he had them handed to him. Now, he has Daniel Bryan waiting for a rematch to get the title, Brock Lesnar with the Royal Rumble victory- but to him? He won't curl up and wait for them to take it. It's a really nice belt, he's very fond of it, and he has no plans of giving it away. They want a title shot- well, like John Cena once said, the champ is now here- and if you want some, come get some. They know where to find him- I'll be the guy holding the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The show went to break- as video aired of Arnold Schwarzenegger becoming the second entrant into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2015.
Stephanie McMahon was backstage with Veronica Lane, Eva Marie and Charlotte sitting next to her, JL McKay, Emma, and Sheila looking miserable behind her. Stephanie looked, then clapped her hands, forcing the three Pink Ladies down on all fours as the three put their feet up during the interview. Stephanie talked about how last night was one of the greatest moments in not just women's wrestling history, not just wrestling history- she dares say it was one of the greatest moments in women's history. Last night, we saw five women enter the Royal Rumble- the first time more than one woman entered. Charlotte and...some other lesser woman combined for six eliminations last night- which is an honor in and of itself. Paige was finally defeated without a scratch by Stephanie McMahon, proving once and for all she DESERVES to be the Forever Divas' Champion. And most importantly, as you see by their new furniture...Stephanie McMahon got to put everyone on both Raw and NXT on notice. Stephanie McMahon owns WWE, and even if WWE or NXT Divas think they have a hope of it- they need to understand that Stephanie McMahon OWNS THEM too. Stephanie took her feet off of JL McKay, kicking her in the stomach, and repeated again "Get it? I OWN YOU. You and your friends are now my property. You will take it as a joy I LET YOU be my lapdog...", before putting her feet back on McKay and continuing. Last night, Stephanie McMahon handled all of her business- and as a businesswoman, she will pay her debts. Stephanie McMahon turned to Charlotte and said she made her promise beforehand, and she intends to keep it. Stephanie promised Charlotte that if she got JL McKay to fall in line with her on NXT, she would strip El Torito of the WWE Cruiserweight Championship and award it to Charlotte in exchange- and since last night made it clear it happened, Stephanie would like to request Charlotte do the same. El Torito is not at WWE Headquarters tonight due to the travel problems- but If Charlotte agrees to be as great a superstar as her best friend, Andre the Giant, and formally surrender the NXT Women's Championship to Stephanie McMahon, then Stephanie will officially strip El Torito of the Cruiserweight Title next Monday. Charlotte took the title and handed it to Stephanie, who held both the WWE and NXT's women's championships up- and from there, Paige was right there to get in Stephanie McMahon's face. She can gloat that much about how it happened- how she managed to attack her...but she knows she only could do that because she was exhausted from entering at number one in the Royal Rumble and lasting over 25 minutes. Stephanie said if she wanted some- try something, she'll fire her right now for doing it...hell, she might do it anyway just because she can. Paige got in Stephanie's face, saying "Or what? You'll try and make me furniture like the last people who had the guts to stand up to you?" Paige glared at Eva Marie and Charlotte and said "Keep an eye on your footstools. They're more woman than either of you two will EVER be.", before the show went to break...
During the 30-minute mark, the action cut back to the studio, as Chris Jericho was meeting with John Cena. Jericho asked the biggest question on everyone's mind- has Cena gotten past his issues with Antonio Cesaro? Cena said that it was hard to deal with, and he's been trying to get past all of these problems in the past- but honestly? Last night, to him,he actually has. All Cena's ever wanted was to show these fans- Antonio Cesaro can't get it done against Brock Lesnar, and if they just put their faith in John Cena all along like they were supposed to, John Cena would BEAT Brock Lesnar. Last night, Cesaro couldn't get it done in the Royal Rumble- he couldn't even SURVIVE to Brock Lesnar- and when Cena got in the ring with the Demigod himself, he brought the fight to Lesnar and he damn near could have- SHOULD HAVE- beaten Lesnar. Cena thinks Roman Reigns is a guy after his own heart- he sees a lot of himself in Reigns. One day, that kid's going to be pretty good- almost as good as Cena, but it could have been today. It could have been at the Royal Rumble. It SHOULD be John Cena going to the Rumble to fight Roman Reigns to get back HIS WWE World Heavyweight Championship. And it's not- because even if John Cena should have known that ANYTHING can be expected in World Wrestling Entertainment over this last year...he never could have expected that to happen in a million years. Sting- the Icon, the last great WCW superstar, the ONE GUY who never appeared in a WWE ring...appeared in a WWE ring. He entered the Royal Rumble- and it was like he never left pro wrestling. And Sting actually eliminated him. Sting actually came to the WWE for one moment, just to make sure Brock Lesnar could be in the main event of Wrestlemania and NOT John Cena- not the man who DESERVES the main event of Wrestlemania, DESERVES to beat Brock Lesnar. John Cena proved his point that Cesaro wasn't as great against Brock Lesnar last night at the Royal Rumble. He's said his piece against Cesaro in the ring where it should be- and to him, he thinks it's water under the bridge, and he hopes Cesaro's man enough to agree to that. Now, Cena needs to show someone else you don't just disappear for 15 years, say you're too good for the fans of the WWE Universe, and then show up out of nowhere, steal a number 60 ball Zack Ryder EARNED, and use it just to try and make a name against John Cena. Sting wants some, come GET some- this isn't WCW here, this is where the Big Boys Play.
The show ended with Paul Heyman and the 2015 Royal Rumble winner, Brock Lesnar, heading to speak with Michael Cole. Heyman talked about how his one regret is Brock Lesnar didn't have an earlier number. If Heyman was there, he would have gladly traded Brock Lesnar's number 56 with Paige's number 1- solely because his client, Brock Lesnar, would have loved to be the first man in WWE history to eliminate every single other competitor, in order, and still would not have broken a sweat. Last night, even though Lesnar only got a small snack as compared to the whole dominance, it finished a year of dominance. His client, Brock Lesnar, broke the Undertaker's Streak at Wrestlemania. His client, Brock Lesnar, became the first man to call in his Money in the Bank Title Shot before the match even happened and STILL successfully cash in. His client, Brock Lesnar, destroyed Ryback, destroyed Antonio Cesaro, made John Cena give up on the fans, destroyed nine men in a Championship Scramble match- and only the biggest fluke in pro wrestling history kept him from retaining the title at TLC. Even then, Paul Heyman wants to THANK Goldust for that fluke- because he knows Brock Lesnar more than anyone. When Brock Lesnar left the WWE in 2004- it wasn't because he could not compete physically- it's because Brock Lesnar had gotten BORED with the competition in WWE. He was too dominant, too much of a Beast Incarnate, too much of a Demigod to ever find a challenge- and so Brock Lesnar had to leave the company. He HAD to try the NFL, he HAD to try the UFC, only because Lesnar just got bored with how much more dominant he is than any other human being on earth- and the second it became clear Lesnar was that much more dominant than anyone in UFC, he got bored again and realized there was a whole new crop of people for Lesnar to destroy, hoping the people of the WWE now were more of a challenge for him. But now, Lesnar's done all of this, and no one- not even The Undertaker at Wrestlemania- was a challenge to Lesnar. Brock Lesnar was hoping for an earlier challenge, because Paul Heyman can see it- Brock Lesnar is BORED again, and Brock Lesnar needs someone who can challenge him, or maybe Lesnar will have to see if there's some other challenge out there more worthy of his time.
Lesnar glared, as Roman Reigns showed up and got in Lesnar's face, holding the WWE World Heavyweight Championship up. Reigns simply said "Lesnar's bored? He wants a real challenge? ...Levi's Stadium- Wrestlemania 31. You know where to find me." Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar stared each other down as Raw ended...
NXT/ NXT Invades Smackdown tapings, January 28/30.
Just got back from the NXT/Smackdown dual tapings. Apparently, the first show was the NXT taping and the second show, filled with more main eventers and recognizable stars, was the actual Smackdown taping. WARRIORS-5 defeated Broderick President and Assumption Bulltron. The latter, less experienced team (more known as Jonny Storm and Chance Beckett, respectively) had some surprisingly good teamwork, but were being led by the more experienced team (sold as Largest Agbejemison and Pornsak Pongthong for CIMA and Susumu Yokosuka, respectively. Meteora got the victory for the more notable, actual tag team of the two. The Roth Sisters defeated Paris Drain and Skylar Stormo. The former Josianne the Pussycat and Jewells Malone were less experienced then the opponents (the former Courtney Rush and Taya Valkyrie, respectively), but they apparently had some semblance of a gimmick, so who's talking which ones might actually have a shot at a gimmick. Whatever happened, it was kind of weak for the match- Catwalk was locked in by Astrid, and the sisters got a win. Pierce Adams defeated Jackson Mumford. The former Adam Pearce and Bobby Fish, respectively, put on one of the better matches of the night, though most of the early matches were just exhibitions to show their stuff. Not sure if anyone gets drafted as claimed earlier, but it was a decent match. Pearce got the victory by grabbing the tights for leverage. Blake Sapphire defeated Esther Sylvester. The former Jennifer Blake and Hailey Hatred had a pretty straightforward matchup, good, but forgettable. Sapphire got the win, then the two shook hands after the match. Takeshima defeated Godfrey Sithole. Pretty common indy-style hossfest between the former Takeshi Morishima and former Dan Maff. The two did match up well, but Takeshima got the easy victory there. Mandy Montoya headed to the ring for a match with Roxanne Stackable, but the former Lollipop refused to fight the former Amanda. Jenny Cash was a last minute substitution, as Montoya destroyed her within 20 seconds. Billy Peterson defeated Omari Carter. The former Petey Williams had taken most of the lead over the former Caprice Coleman, but the crowd was into both guys through the match. Canadian Destroyer got the win, pretty simple match. Chillie Poon defeated Telisa Te'o. The former Lei'd Tapa had seemed to be dominant through the match, but the former Kana's big stiff strikes cut Te'o down to size. Ryan Carter defeated Sin Fuego. A pure high flying match, the former Jack Evans and Delta (respectively) had gotten the crowd excited- more cheering for Carter throughout. Florence Fabricant defeated Sofia Cortez. Fabricant showed up as a local jobber as Sofia Cortez, off a few good showings on NXT, got an actual entrance. It'd be great- if the fans didn't know Fabricant was the former MsChif, who processed to clobber Cortez throughout for the win. Blaze Caponegro defeats Allan Envy. The former Adam Cole took an early advantage, pummeling Caponegro with everything he had in him and getting the crowd excited with his work, but just as Envy went for the kill, Caponegro rubbed his hands together and got back in the hunt for a victory. Rolling Kimura Lock is hit, and Caponegro gets the win.
After that, they changed over the aprons for the NXT on Smackdown taping. Haruhi Moeka defeated Baby Swinger. Swinger had more of the offense she had in her previous jobber outings. Swinger nearly had the victory- only for Moeka to scream out, and suddenly Swinger dropped for a surprising win. Strange they'd do it back to back with that Caponegro gimmick- I'd assume they'll be allied, but who knows? Jacob Scoville defeated Shannon Moore. Moore had a questionable reaction from the fans, and it looked like a bit of a jobber squash- but Scoville showed more skill than he did in his squash from Rusev, getting the victory. Sofia Cortez defeated Blue Pants. Simple, effective squash job to make Cortez look better. Trevor Murdoch and Andy Leavine defeat No Limit. Silent Rage is back to the cowboy thing, becoming the replacement Lance Cade to take them out. If nothing else, they seemed to click as a team. Morris Kennedy defeated Raj Dhesi. One of the better all-round matches of the night. Kennedy talked about how even if Ibushi managed to break out in the Royal Rumble, he would prove he's just as good as his tag partner any day of the week. Gran Himiko defeated Melissa Flash. Big showcase for Himiko, but the crowd was very into the match. London and Kendrick defeated The New Day. The New Day were able to match up with the skill of the more experienced team- but just as things seemed to go for the kill, AC Halliburton tried for a Crane Kick which was reversed to a Dragon Screw by Kendrick, only to awkwardly grab his ankle. The referee put up an X and the match was quickly ended. Mal Ukafa squashed Braden Walker. The crowd gave a groan was Walker made his WWE "triumphant" return- but Ukafa quickly ended his legendary seven year undefeated streak with one good punch quickly. Yeah. Harmony Kelly defeated Summer Rae. Simple, ineffective Divas' match, ended as Helena Kelly did Twin Magic to save Harmony for the win since apparently the split still required a team of twins to be onscreen. The Vaudevillains and Samuel Beckett took on The Sacred Band of Thebes. The Vaudevillains took more of the problem, Beckett standing at the apron and doing nothing. Some attacking people's preconcieved notions of gender roles failed, as the Vaudevillains got the attack. Curtain Call by English, then Beckett was tagged in as he sat down for a loss. Carter Ford defeated Finlay. Fairly straightforward match, with Finlay doing everything he could to make Ford look good. The NXT and Performance Center roster made their way to the ramp as it happened, cheering the match down as Ford got the win. After the match, Finlay took the mic and said that NXT was one of the best rosters in the world today, and the business was better than he left it- so he's retiring from competition again.
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Reflecto
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Post by Reflecto on Aug 8, 2015 5:55:20 GMT -5
RAW, February 2. Raw started up with Stephanie McMahon in the ring, as the crowd gave a chorus of boos. Stephanie said that even if a blizzard could stop things for a little bit, the Road to Wrestlemania can't be stopped. In three weeks time, the Elimination Chamber PPV will make the picture even better on the road to Wrestlemania. This year, the Elimination Chamber PPV will be even bigger- the fans don't realize the problems that WWE has. There are too many things they have to deal with when making the Elimination Chamber- and worthless arenas filled with people like this Denver crowd make it worse (as the crowd booed.) That's why, even though the fans may not deserve a big moment like this- at Elimination Chamber, they're cutting out the middleman. Every match will be inside the Elimination Chamber. In one big one. while people will get to see the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between Brock Lesnar and whoever wins the WWE Title's Chamber match, there will be an extra match with Wrestlemania implications- the Wrestlemania Moment Chamber. Outside of adding themselves to the main event of Wrestlemania- whoever loses the qualifying matches to the WWE Title Chamber match will be added to that match, and the winner will receive the right to make the Wrestlemania Match of their choice otherwise. In addition, every WWE and NXT championship will be on the line in an Elimination Chamber match...
...and the crowd cheered as Paige headed out to the ring. Paige said that she didn't know if Stephanie McMahon was willing to be the hero for women everywhere she claimed to be- but now she knows, Stephanie really does care for women. Stephanie wondered what she was claiming, as Paige said that Stephanie did say EVERY title was going to be on the line from WWE and NXT...so that must mean you've finally done the right thing and are going to put the WWE Divas' and NXT Women's Championships on the line instead of suspending them. Stephanie said that she never, as Paige said don't worry- if she can last over 25 minutes in the Royal Rumble, she is more than happy to enter the Elimination Chamber to get HER Divas' Title back- and she's happier to bring Stephanie into the Chamber herself and get her hands on her. Stephanie hemmed and hawed, as Paige said that she wanted to prove she was a hero to women everywhere, to give the Divas a chance, right?, as Stephanie tried to- then smirked. Fine- there will be a non-title Divas' Elimination Chamber match as well. Stephanie finished by saying all of the qualifiers will take place starting tonight. Bad News Barrett and J. Enterprise fought in the first match of the night, which was billed as a Choose Your Chamber qualifying match. The announcers talked about how both of these men would be in an Elimination Chamber match, and the winner of the match could choose where they wanted to fight in the Intercontinental Title Chamber against Jimmy Uso or the United States Title Chamber against Tyson Kidd- while the loser would be put in the other Chamber match. Jimmy Uso and Tyson Kidd were at the announce table, with each man talking about their title, why their belt is better than the other's belt, and the match at hand. In the ring, Enterprise tried to fight back against the Barrett Barrage, but the ersatz Nexus leader was just too much for the rapping fool. Barrett took an advantage, and a Bullhammer finished off Enterprise for the win. After the match, Barrett looked at both men's titles, and talked to Jimmy Uso about how the Intercontinental Championship is a title after his own heart, he's held it three times thus far, and every time he does he thinks it's a great honor to be the man to raise that belt aloft. It would be a great moment for him to win the Intercontinental Title once more, he agrees...BUT HE'S AFRAID HE'S GOT SOME BAD NEWS! See, he knows no matter how much he'd want that title, he is sure Jimmy Uso's brother out there in the ring would love to get his hands on Uso inside the unforgiving Elimination Chamber that much more- so he's choosing to challenge Tyson Kidd to bring the United States Championship to the good people of Britain. Backstage, Seth Rollins was trying to relax- just as Roman Reigns came in, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship around his shoulder. Rollins was almost shaking as he looked at the belt, with Reigns talking about how Rollins should relax- Reigns could pick whoever he wanted of the qualifiers to defend his title against while fighting for a Chamber spot, and he personally picked Rollins. Rollins snapped "why, you want a free win or something?", as Reigns said that Rollins should count his blessings. He had a great showing in the Rumble- no one thinks he's the weak link of the Shield. They know how great you are, you'll deserve any chance you get to be great out there. Rollins nodded, as Reigns continued that he's sure that in that Wrestlemania Moment Chamber match, Rollins will win and have a chance at one of the best matches possible there- because I'm still winning tonight. Rollins glared as Reigns said 'come on. Loser buys the beers?', with Rollins nodding and shaking Reigns's hand. Stephanie McMahon headed back out to the ring, flanked this time by Charlotte and Eva Marie, the WWE Divas' and NXT Women's Championships on her shoulders. Stephanie talked about how a McMahon always makes their promises happen. A month ago, Charlotte here was angered about how she lost her WWE Cruiserweight Championship to El Torito, and how Stephanie made a promise- if she used the fact she is on the NXT roster to get JL McKay, Emma, and Sheila to submit and become members of the Divas' Championship Committee after she was so rudely refused at the Slammies, then Stephanie would strip El Torito of the title in exchange. Those women are backstage, as Eva Marie has made a special showcase of these new WWE Divas and members of our Championship Committee tonight- and Stephanie lives up to her promise. Stephanie called out El Torito to be stripped of his title- as his music hit. El Torito didn't show up- until security was grabbing El Torito, trying to fight out, as they threw him into the ring. Stephanie said that, while El Torito has been the perfect...little...champion for the belt, his title reign ended the moment Eva Marie and Charlotte beat their opponents at the Royal Rumble. Now, we can do this the easy way, or do this the FUN way. El Torito refused to give up his title, as Stephanie shouted if El Torito didn't give up the belt, he'd be fired. El Torito refused as Stephanie said he's holding WWE property and will be arrested for theft if he doesn't hand it over. El Torito refused, as Stephanie shook her head and said she hates to do it, but she'll use...ugh, kindness. If El Torito surrenders the title, then on Smackdown he will be placed in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber qualifiers and have a one in a million miracle chance at the main event of Wrestlemania or, if he's relegated to the Wrestlemania Moment Chamber match, the Wrestlemania match of his choosing. THAT brought El Torito to do it, and he handed over the WWE Cruiserweight title. Charlotte waited for the belt to be handed to her and asked for it... ...as Stephanie McMahon said "I'm sorry...when did I say I was having him surrender the title TO YOU?" Stephanie said that unfortunately, this is your problem, Charlotte. You expect to get everything the easy way and think that Stephanie McMahon will just hand you a title by fiat- that's not going to happen in the WWE. This is a real place, where real superstars get it- even Divas' Championship Committee members aren't as great a role model to women everywhere as Stephanie McMahon is...and that's why the blizzard was so great last week. Stephanie had a full week to think it over- and she's happy to admit she changed her mind about giving Charlotte the title. Instead, the WWE Cruiserweight Title is dead, the forever champion being the only person- male OR female- who deserves the belt: Stephanie McMahon. Charlotte was furious, shouting at Stephanie as she took her three titles back with her. The first Tag Team Chamber qualifying match happened...well, in theory it should have been. In practice, it was just The Returning Kings taking on NXT veteran...er, jobbers Crowbar and Ozz Hudson. The veteran team fought hard against the champions, but this was still basically a squash for the Kings. Sonic Rainboom by Donny Sparkle, and the champions retained their belts and made it into the Chamber. After the match, DynamicSensation went for the Kingslayer on Ozz Hudson- but as he was about to, the lights went down. Artemis was seen on top of the TitanTron mimicking a bow and arrow. Artemis "fired" it, as a flash of light headed down the ring and finished by illuminating the WWE Tag Team Championship. A special NXT Tag Team Chamber Qualifier match took place, as The Vaudevillains took on The Good Ship. Grace Harper led her allies of Constantine and Frank Griffin into the fray, as the team had a decided advantage from her enthusiasm as opposed to Samuel Beckett's controlled existentialism. This, combined with the power of Harper's team, caused a big victory for her team. Griffin went for a Powerbomb as Constantine hit a flying clothesline on him (which the announcers called the Ship Tease), and there was a big upset as the Good Ship qualified for the Chamber. The two celebrated as Harper tried asking to get more, with the two shaking their heads. The first Divas' Chamber Qualifier happened, as the Four Broskis- The Big O and Zack Ryder joined by old friend Vinny Saggs and his NXT broski Brody Broseph, led the she-Broski Bianca Ferrari to the ring for a chance at glo-oh that's Kharma's theme, and Ferrari was doomed. Ferrari tries fighting, Kharma makes Ferrari die, Kharma enters the Divas' Elimination Chamber. In an NXT Championship Qualifying Match, Randy Orton took on Sami Zayn- but in an additional bonus for the fans, Daniel Bryan, flanked by Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels, came to the ring. Bryan said he was going to let Triple H and Orton go after he beat them at the Royal Rumble- but since he thinks he's selfish for wanting his shot to be a WWE World Heavyweight Champion again, Bryan had to do that- so Bryan is going to be the special guest referee of the match. Orton still managed to take the advantage on Zayn, with Daniel Bryan at least being willing to call it straight down the middle. Triple H was watching as Orton tried to put away Zayn for good, but Orton couldn't manage to put him away. Just as Zayn went for the kill, the Anonymous Raw GM noise came, as Triple H took a mic and said that he just received a text from Stephanie McMahon saying Daniel Bryan was no longer the referee. NXT official Drake Wuertz came down the ramp- but Shawn Michaels hit Sweet Chin Music on him, allowing Ric Flair to enter as the new referee. Flair was willing to attack Orton, and Zayn capitalized, getting into the Chamber match. Triple H attacked Flair afterwards, hitting a Pedigree on Flair as the match went to a showing for the next entrant in the Hall of Fame: Randy Savage. In the ring, Stephanie McMahon came to the ring leading JL McKay, Emma, and Sheila to the ring, all in robes. All three looked furious at Stephanie, as she claimed that despite the claims some ogres would make about her, she is a true role model to women everywhere. As someone who shows yes, it's possible to have it all, she wanted to show she cared about everyone- even the people who do not deserve that care like her property here. Stephanie clapped her hands, then said "Come. It gets in the ring now" to the three, as they were forced to enter. Stephanie said that she was going to do something she didn't think possible and give you, the fans, the choice of which one gets to be freed, as she will make these worthless servants put it up in a special Road to Wrestlemania Lingerie Contest. The three women shook their heads and tried to refuse, as Stephanie ordered them to disrobe, revealing what they had. The crowd started booing as Sheila disrobed, then Emma, then McKay as Stephanie demanded the crowd show their response for which one gets freed from their grasp. The crowd cheered all of them to try and get them away from Stephanie- as Stephanie said she forgot one entrant. Eva Marie showed up, walking down the ramp already in her lingerie, as the crowd booed and Stephanie said "by order of Stephanie McMahon, your winner- Eva Marie!" The crowd kept booing as the three women in the ring tried covering up as the show went to break. In the main event, new WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns defended his title in an Elimination Chamber Qualifying match against his former Shield brother Seth Rollins. Reigns and Rollins shook hands before the match, which led to Rollins taking a big assault on Reigns. Reigns was behind the 8-ball on the challenger, who knew Reigns better than almost anyone on the roster. This was hindered since Reigns knew Rollins just as well as Rollins knew Reigns, as he began punishing Rollins with moves to break all his attacks- or, at least high intensity strikes would for anyone, I guess, but we'll make it look like Reigns has brawn and brains instead. Reigns finally went for the kill- Spear, Superman Punch, and Reigns qualified for the Chamber and defended his title. Reigns celebrated and tried shaking Rollins's hand, only for Rollins to pull away and start shaking the ropes in anger. Reigns tried calming Rollins, who was inconsolable as Raw ended...
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Post by Reflecto on Aug 8, 2015 6:09:27 GMT -5
NXT, February 4.
As NXT began, The Wyatt Family headed down the ramp, Luke Harper carrying Wyatt's rocking chair, Dylan Vachon carrying Wyatt's NXT World Championship. Wyatt looked towards his title belt, and then talked about how having his belt is one of the most beautiful things he saw at the Royal Rumble- but it was not the most beautiful. At long last, he knew firsthand- Sister Abigail, she's been watching over him for so long, and she's finally back, she's finally come back to make everything all right again. Bray Wyatt's spent too long as a face of fear, he's become a champion, he's brought the fear to the world- finally at long last, deliverance is nigh for him. All they have searched for is their salvation, and soon, it will come to them. The world will see a Face of Fear, but the fear, the hatred, it will all be gone in their title, their peace at hand. FOLLOW THE BUZZARDS.
In the first match, new NXT star Allan Envy locked up with Jacob Scoville. The new star had come off a huge win last week, and tried to keep his momentum going against the fellow rising star standout. Scoville, on the other hand, was more than able to prove he belonged in NXT in his own right, giving Envy one of his toughest battles to date. A Panama Sunrise was locked in on Scoville, and Envy got another big victory.
Evolution's Diva and the former NXT Women's Champion was in action, as Charlotte took on Gran Himiko. Charlotte was unhappy with Triple H following Stephanie McMahon's recent double-cross to keep the Cruiserweight Title, and didn't seem like she was as happy to handle the latest problem. This led to more of a problem for the former NXT owner, as Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels came down to the ring. This didn't seem to help Charlotte get more of a benefit, but it did distract Triple H enough so any hope he'd have to help his protege was gone. Gran Himiko took an advantage, getting the huge upset in the process. Gran Himiko celebrated, as Charlotte screamed at Triple H. Flair tried talking to his daughter, who didn't seem interested in hearing what either side had to say at that point.
Following the recent issues with the Royal Rumble, Golden Lovers tried to get back on the same page by taking on the fast-rising team of Up in Smoke. Smokey Don Pipes and Marijuana Warr had been gelling in recent weeks, and their varied attack had managed to get the disintegrating team at the worst possible time. Warr took an advantage, hitting the Chocolate Thunder Bomb on Ibushi to get the win for his team. Up in Smoke celebrated- only for Morris Kennedy to glare at Ibushi, then attack viciously. Croyt's Wrath followed, as Kennedy walked back to the ring, leaving his former partner in a heap in the ring.
Dennis Rodman's allies on his Second-World Tour, Titus O'Neil and Miguel Khalifa, headed to the ring, the NXT Tag Team Championships around their shoulders. Titus talked about how it was a load of crap that NXT brass told THEM they had to defend their Tag Team Titles in a qualifying match just to get into the NXT Tag Team Elimination Chamber, but everyone else didn't. The team demanded to know which team was jumping up to get beaten down as their opponents...only for a huge cheer to erupt from the Full Sail Crowd as Bad Influence headed down to the ring. Christopher Daniels and Kazarian's cult following clearly followed them from Universal Studios to Full Sail Live, and O'Neil and Khalifa didn't know what to expect from the team. The newcomers took both men by surprise as Dennis Rodman tried- TRIED- to stem the bleeding from the opponents- but it was too late. Celebrity Rehab later, and even if they'd have to go into Satan's Structure mere weeks into their WWE career- in their debut match in NXT, Daniels and Kazarian could already call themselves NXT World Tag Team Champions of the World. Titus O'Neil and Miguel Khalifa were apoplectic, attacking the referee as Bad Influence took their titles.
Drake Wuertz was in the ring for Divas' action, and that's usually a sign that his sweetheart Becky Lynch was in action, taking on Melanie Monroe. The former Michelle Deighton was making her debut for WWE...and it looked it. Very much. Even the talent of Becky Lynch couldn't carry Monroe to a watchable match, as the former Tough Enough competitor looked like she barely knew how to lock up. Lynch was visibly getting frustrated, finally giving up and giving a shot with the roll of quarters (which was stiff enough that it was clear she was trying to force her opponent to sell it) for the victory.
In an NXT World Title Chamber Qualifier, Jameson York headed to the ring with the rest of the British Invasion in an attempt to bring the group its biggest prize possible. The group waited- as Da Soul Touchaz came to the ring cranking that souljah boy. The team (mentioned as James and Shaun Price) headed down as York smirked...only to lose that quickly as they brought out the real opponent fresh off his Royal Rumble appearance, Shinsuke Nakamura. The King of Swag Style made the little guy die good, punishing him with strong style punches and kicks. York had no hope, as Nakamura made his way into Satan's Structure with the NXT Title on the line.
Carter Ford was in the ring, as the Man Scout motioned to the crowd and waited for his opponent. The screen then changed over to black and white, as a noir theme hit as the former Mike Quackenbush and Kaos headed to the ring. Quackenbush (called "Mickey Spillane" by the announcers) headed into the ring, then began attacking Ford relentlessly. His partner (called Joey Spade) skulked around the ring, Quackenbush attacking viciously. CHIKARA Special got locked in, and Spillane got a big victory in his debut. He and Ford skulked back up the ramp to the crowd's cheers as the show went backstage...
where Daniel Bryan was stretching. The crowd cheered- only for Bryan to be joined by a surprising visitor- his old NXT Rookie, Derrick Bateman. Bateman talked about how proud he was that Daniel Bryan's made it to the top of the business as the YES! Movement took him to the WWE World Heavyweight Title, and now he even manages to be a part-owner of NXT outright. Bryan thanked Bateman, and asked if he was still trying to use what he taught him. Bateman said yes, and wondered if Bryan could get him a job with NXT. Bryan said that should have gone without saying, but tonight he has a big match with Randy Orton and Alexander Rusev...but he still hasn't found his partner, and figured if anyone could take out Rusev, it's a man who could fight for chicks and America. Bateman shook Bryan's hand as the two went to the ring...
Brie Bella headed to the ring tentatively, but took the mic. She said that right now, she's doing a far better thing than she's ever done before in her life. Brie Bella admitted that in her past, she had been a bitch, and that she and her sister have done things that she's not proud of. She talked about how she wants to believe that she's become a better person as she's grown up, she's matured- but sometimes, no matter how good a person you try to become, your past will eventually catch up to you, and some things are impossible to ever be forgiven. Brie Bella knows these fans know she's tried to mature- but she can't run from the terrible things she's done forever. That's why she asked her husband, Daniel Bryan, to use his power as one of the NXT owners to invite Kharma to NXT tonight. Brie Bella refuses to run from the terrible things she's done to her- but she won't stop Kharma. Brie's calling Kharma out, and whatever she wants to do to Brie- get it over with. This brought Kharma to the ring, as Kharma attacked Brie relentlessly, brutalizing her with every vicious move in her arsenal. The attack kept going, with Brie refusing to defend herself as Kharma destroyed her to the crowd's cheers. An Implant Buster finally ended the suffering, as Kharma finished the attack and pinned Brie. Kharma stood triumphant over her former tormentor...then looked down and picked Brie Bella up. Kharma glared at Brie- then took a mic, and finally said "...with that, I forgive you." Kharma put her hands out and shook Brie's hand, then hugged her and walked off.
The team of Bad Luck had a big match, as OK Revolution and Eros Apollo went to take on local opponents Slick Wagner and Godfrey Sithole. The two opponents had the size advantage on the rockers, which made it worse as the two were still missing their leader in Akio Yang. It looked like Wagner and Sithole were going to get the biggest upset possible, but then a larger man headed out from the stands and destroyed both Wagner and Sithole, allowing OK Revolution to hit the Reverb Superslam on Wagner for the win. After the match, the man revealed himself as Fale, the two's bodyguard- and if Akio Yang cannot help them make the top of the charts, he will.
The main event was big, as Randy Orton and Triple H headed to the ring, Alexander Rusev by his side. Charlotte didn't come with her fellow Evolution mates, as Triple H talked about all the problems the current NXT ownership had- and how Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels were just encouraging Daniel Bryan to risk his health and the health of NXT as a whole. Daniel Bryan, to his part, came to the ring with Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, Hideo Itami, and Mr.Belding, Derrick Bateman following his friend and ally. Triple H talked about how they went over this, Orton and Rusev may be helping Bryan to do what's best for himself, his family, the NXT Universe, and yes, what's best for business. Daniel Bryan went for the attack as this continued, Orton keeping up an assault as Rusev waited for his chance to go for the kill. Bryan kept the fight up, as Triple H said to him to do what's right and walk away. Be a businessman, not a wrestler. Can you do that...as Daniel Bryan led the crowd in a "NO!" chant to their attacks.
With that, Triple H said "Fine. You made your choice. Don't say we didn't warn you- what's best for business always happens..."
...just as Derrick Bateman headed into the ring and attacked Bryan from behind. A One Percenter followed on Bryan, as Randy Orton easily got a pinfall. The show ended as Derrick Bateman headed out to the ring and hugged Triple H...
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Post by Reflecto on Aug 8, 2015 6:14:12 GMT -5
Smackdown, February 6.
Tag team action started out Smackdown, as The Returning Kings defended their WWE Tag Team Titles against Hart Dynasty members David Hart Smith and Owen Kidd. The two allies of Tyson Kidd tried to help make the match better against harder opponents, and may not have seemed like they were equals to the champions...and they weren't, as the Kings took the advantage. Owen Kidd went to the ropes and went for a springboard elbow, but fell badly as the ref put up an X. DynamicSensation grabbed him and hit the Kingslayer on him, getting a chorus of boos. A light arrow headed down as Artemis was at the top of the TitanTron, shouting she wanted a shot at the titles. Donny Sparkle said 'You don't have a partner!'- only as Jaz Fawkes showed up next to her, firing a laser down towards Sparkle's title belt.
The Tag Team Elimination Chamber had a qualifying match, as The Lucha Dragons headed down the ramp. The Four Broskis celebrated being in full-force once again, as The Wolfpack of Brody Broseph and Vinny Saggs joined the team. This led to the Lucha Dragons suddenly having a tougher road to deal with, as there were too many people to deal with. Even the help of El Abejorro didn't counter Bianca Ferrari, The Big O, and Zack Ryder- as the Wolfpack got a win and qualified for the Chamber.
Cody Rhodes headed to the ring and talked about how at long last, The Shield members were hypocrites. What happened at the Royal Rumble was a grave injustice to him. Cody Rhodes claimed he should have had to fight a washed-up has-been like Goldust, get a free win to keep his WWE World Heavyweight Championship and truly show his worthless brother who the future of this industry was. Then, Roman Reigns vaults winning King of the Ring, thinks he deserved a title shot, and suddenly he was a star...? This was an injustice- and he doesn't need Evolution to fix it, Rhodes can do it himself. Cody Rhodes will qualify for the Elimination Chamber, and then he'll get his title back- and then, Brock Lesnar will see Evolution pass him by. This led to Ted DiBiase fighting in a Choose your Chamber match, fighting Heath Slater. The One Man Rock Band tried fighting the Evolution member, but DiBiase made quick work of him- finally making his call for the United States Title Chamber match, sending Slater to the IC Title Chamber.
Backstage, Nikki Bella saw Brie Bella, then hugged her and said she was so worried about her- in what seemed uncharacteristic. Nikki saw Brie's match with Kharma on NXT- she honestly thought Brie was going to get killed by that monstress. Brie said she knew what they did was wrong, and she wasn't going to run anymore. She met Kharma in the ring, she let Kharma get her revenge, and Kharma respected her for it. With them, it's water under the bridge now. Nikki said "thank God, thank God, thank God." Brie said that now, she thinks that she and Kharma can finally be friends, as Nikki asked Brie to apologize on her behalf. Brie smiled and said "Actually, me and Kharma talked about that. She REALLY hates you- she's going to destroy you out there." Nikki was horrified as Brie said "Uh...my condolences?"
In the ring, El Torito was twerking for the crowd, as Zack Ryder and his Broskis headed to the ring. Ryder asked if they were serious, bro. EL TORITO has a chance at the World Heavyweight Title at Elimination Chamber? Ryder went on to say, since he's a fair dude, he'll make a deal with El Torito. Stephanie McMahon unfairly stole his Cruiserweight Title, El Torito's gotta be pissed about that. El Torito surrenders, Ryder can get in the Elimination Chamber, and El Torito goes into the Wrestlemania Moment Chamber to get whatever Wrestlemania match he wants- meaning, he can go after Stephanie and get his title back. Win-win...and then El Torito shook his head. Ryder asked if Torito was serious, bro, as Torito went under the ring. The Broskis tried pulling El Torito out...only for a larger version of El Torito to come out. Ryder said "great joke- you Enzo? You Colin?"- as El Toro shook his head, then started attacking Ryder with dazzling high-flying assaults. Huge moonsault occurs, and El Toro got into the Chamber qualifier. He and El Torito twerked in stereo for the crowd as Ryder looked furious...
Paige headed to the ring, talking about how all anyone needs is one small spark to cause the revolution to begin. Last Monday, Stephanie McMahon made a Divas' Elimination Chamber match, and in the process, Stephanie guaranteed there'd be some way that her blockade of all the titles is destroyed. Even if it means that she has to go into Satan's structure- a structure that can destroy the careers of every man that entered, and face off with Kharma in that structure, she'll do it- just for one chance to destroy Stephanie McMahon and get back the Divas' division. This brought out Stephanie McMahon, who said that all of those things are so sweet- but she forgets- Stephanie McMahon has all the power, Paige has none of it. She can make the rules, break the rules, and change the rules just to make sure she always wins, and she's willing to do whatever it takes to make sure it happens. Paige said "All I need is just one chance...", as Stephanie finally said if that's all...fine. Tonight, you'll be in an Elimination Chamber qualifier, and we'll destroy your chance once and for all. Your opponent..s, are these...as Eva Marie led JL McKay, Emma, and Sheila to the ring for the qualifier. Stephanie said "Come now, it gets in the ring...", then said if the three NXT Divas won, then Eva Marie would be awarded the Elimination Chamber position like she deserves. This almost led to a problem, as JL McKay laid down for Paige- but then, Stephanie smiled and said "Oh no, I figured that it would try that. So...I'll make it better. If you three beat Paige and knock her out of the qualifiers...even though it doesn't deserve it, I'll free the one who beats her." This led to more of a fight, as McKay shrugged, said "Sorry...", and started to attack Paige. Quick tags- sometimes forced by the other members, followed as Paige tried to fight back against the forces. Sheila headed in, and she was the first one to make a mistake, which was followed up by a Paige Turner as Stephanie McMahon was furious- Paige qualified for the Divas' Elimination Chamber. Stephanie and Eva Marie shouted towards the losers as Paige motioned for the three titles Stephanie had stolen from the entire WWE...
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Post by Reflecto on Aug 8, 2015 6:24:08 GMT -5
RAW, February 9.
Raw started off with a bang, as the World Heavyweight Championship Chamber Qualifying match occurred between Antonio Cesaro and Colin Cassady. Cassady had his little buddy Enzo Amore at ringside as a de facto manager, helping him counter Cesaro's multi-dimensional power and technical skill with the multiple dimensions of both a certified G AND a bonafide stud. Cesaro took the advantage over the rookie phenom, but Cassady's size and strength was able to match up with him. The Four Broskis headed down the ramp to try and distract Enzo and Big Cass- but this was the worst possible move for them, as Cassidy took the advantage, hitting a big powerbomb for the massive upset, getting his first WWE World Heavyweight Title shot and relegating Antonio Cesaro to the Wrestlemania Moment Chamber. Enzo and Big Cass celebrated after the win, before Cesaro looked, then put his hand out for a handshake. Cassady accepted it, as Cassady helped put Cesaro's hand up to the crowd's cheers. The show went backstage as the Returning Kings were WALKING- and Artemis and Jaz Fawkes jumped them from behind as the show went to a break.
The Tag Team Chamber added another team to the mix, as NXT standout team Up in Smoke faced off with The Mechanics. The fast-rising NXT stars of Marijuana Warr and Smokey Don Pipes tried to handle Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder, but the second team's experience quickly put them in the lead over the two of them. A powerbomb by Dawson, and The Mechanics had a big tag title shot.
Following their failure to keep Paige out of the Divas' Elimination Chamber match, Eva Marie and Stephanie McMahon headed out to ringside and said there must be punishments when people failed them. To that end, their three servants, JL McKay, Emma, and Sheila headed to the ring, as Stephanie McMahon called them in and told them it was time to pay for their failure- they would now be forced to fight each other for Stephanie's amusement. The three were worried, as Stephanie rang the bell. McKay and Emma were nervous by this, and each one tried tentatively choosing which one would lay down. Emma did the honors- but just as she tried, Sheila started brutalizing Emma with some vicious attacks. McKay tried talking sense into her bodyguard, only for Sheila to hit her with a Hell Bound. Sheila went out to ringside, grabbed a chair, then started brutalizing her fellow servants, leaving both women in a heap. Sheila headed out to Stephanie McMahon and Eva Marie, then asked "did I do your duties right, mistress?", before Stephanie said "That's too formal now that you did", as Sheila walked off with the Championship Committee members.
Backstage, Fandango and Tyler Breeze were arguing with each other- only for the Fandangirl to try and keep the peace between the two. She told them even if they have some...small problems, this is too big to hold off on. They have a shot at the big dance tonight of the NXT Tag Team Elimination Chamber, and they need to get this win. No one dances more divinely than they do- now, it's time to bring some gold to the party. The two tried to handle this, only to be met by the Sacred Band of Thebes for the qualifier. This...well, it was what you'd expect. The Sacred Band used their "mindgames"- and considering they were against a ballroom dancer and a male model...things could get really weird here. Fandango and Dino Danshoku started a dance routine, as Starship Coyote HG was quite happy to meet Tyler Breeze. Breeze tried to fight back, but he tried looking at Fandangirl to try to. This was a weakness- Schoolboy HOOOOOOOOOO!, and the Sacred Band of Thebes entered the elimination chamber. The entire Sacred Band danced around in the ring as Fandango and Breeze argued with each other as the WWE announced the next member of the Hall of Fame: The Bushwackers.
The NXT World Champion Bray Wyatt was about to defend his title and qualify for the Elimination Chamber- but as he walked to the ring, the screen changed, as Wyatt dropped to his knees. A foggy, shadowed room showed the covered body of Sister Abigail, who talked about how she's been watching Bray all along. He became the Face of Fear, he did Sister Abigail proud, but his road ain't been done yet, honeychild. Until Bray Wyatt can walk through the shadows of hell, walk right into Satan's Palace and come out without a scratch upon him, prove he's become more evil than even the devil himself...only then, can Sister Abigail bring Bray the deliverance he needs. This news helped make Wyatt even more vicious, as Solomon Crowe ended up the poor bastard who had to deal with this attack. Wyatt brutalized Crowe and took him to the woodshed, easily getting a win. Sister Abigail followed on Crowe more, as the Wyatt Family grabbed Crowe and kidnapped him, taking him backstage.
Backstage, Nikki Bella and Brie Bella were talking, as Nikki Bella looked worse than she had before. Nikki got on her knees to her sister, saying she's been a nervous wreck. She can't eat, she can't sleep, she can't do anything- if this keeps up, she might be as ugly as...as one of these peasants in the audience. She asked Stephanie McMahon to let them fight in the qualifying match for the Divas' Elimination Chamber- now, she's begging Brie as her sister to let her forfeit the match so she won't be forced inside the Elimination Chamber with Kharma. Seeing her sister's worry, Brie said she'd do what's best for her sister. That led to the ring, as Nikki was still terrified- and Brie came out and said she was going to do what was best for her sister. Brie smiled and said "I know it's the best- it's for your own good. Referee, I forfeit", putting Nikki Bella into the Elimination Chamber match. Kharma headed down the ramp, and just smiled at Nikki Bella, who tore her hair in despair at the news.
In the main event, Roman Reigns headed to the ring, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by his side. He made an open challenge to anyone who wanted a shot at the Big Dog tonight- and that led out Seth Rollins. Reigns was confused, beating him a week before, but Rollins shouted "come on, I need this!". Reigns nodded, then went for the attack as Seth Rollins kept fighting Reigns. The two put on a decent match, with Rollins quickly taking an advantage. Indeed, it looked like this might have been Rollins's magical night to beat his opponent. Rollins went for a Curb Stomp- but before he could pin, Brock Lesnar's theme hit. Lesnar headed down the ramp, as the referee tried- read: TRIED- to keep Lesnar away from the ring. Lesnar destroyed all three men, leaving them in a heap and grabbing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ending the show holding the belt aloft...
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Post by Oak: Certified Jade Hater on Aug 8, 2015 10:54:00 GMT -5
DERRICK NO! NO!
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Post by Reflecto on Aug 12, 2015 13:41:25 GMT -5
NXT, Wednesday, February 11.
NXT started up as Triple H, Randy Orton, and Charlotte (more tentative than before) headed down to the ramp. Triple H talked about how this didn't have to happen this way- Daniel Bryan, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, Hideo Itami...Mr.Belding, you all kept pushing us and pushing us. You're too busy trying to continue to be the belles of the ball that you forgot that NXT is about the people who are trying to be the future of the WWE, not the old, washed up people of the past. They didn't do this to you- you did this. And now, tonight Daniel Bryan will be left with nothing- his World Heavyweight Championship Chamber qualifier will be replaced by the new star of tomorrow- Triple H's little cousin, this man- Derrick Helmsley the Third. This brought out a red carpet being pushed down the ramp. A woman (barely recognizable as Performance Center student Buttercup) strewn rose petals on the carpet as the former Derrick Bateman headed down the ramp. Bateman said 'Come, Dixie, open the ropes', as the maid did, then he joined his cousin. DH3 talked about how for too long, these peons had talked about things they didn't know. They kept giving his cousin problems for taking the easy way, for being too rich, too powerful, and most importantly, too GOOD to defeat all their heroes. They could try to make their claims, but the fans didn't realize- they're Helmsleys, and the world NEEDS Helmsleys. That's why, his cousin told him to play along with the fans. To make a name for himself, take away that name that the people were too poor and stupid to realize proved he was their better...even ally with some B+ Player like Daniel Bryan and pretend he needed to learn from him so they'd take his side- and eventually, he'd be given the chance to come back and give them what they really need. He tried pretending he cared about chicks and America, while Hunter spent years rebuilding the family name. He turned NXT into the greatest honor their family had in years...and then, the name was revitalized. Now, he could come back and give the fans the performer they deserved.
Tag Team partners exploded, as Ibushi and Morris Kennedy finally came to blows. Ibushi's entrance into the Royal Rumble seemed to make his former partner insane with jealousy, and Kennedy started showing it here, brutalizing Ibushi with everything he had in him. Kennedy punished Ibushi as a common squash match happened- finally finishing him with Croyt's Wrath and ending the suffering. Kennedy walked off, heading away with EMTs trying to come to Ibushi's aid.
After nearly taking Becky Lynch to the limit a few weeks ago, Ram Amandeep tried to get a second bite at the Punk Rock Poser Princess. Her best laid plans might have even worked...except she also got a second bite at Lynch's main squeeze, NXT referee Drake Wuertz. Even though the in-ring work was always there, it was still hindered because Wuertz was clearly in Lynch's pocket or other, similar viewpoints, causing an unfair DQ. Lynch celebrated with Wuertz, as Amandeep was furious...
The new NXT Team of The Baker Street Irregulars headed to the ring to take on The Good Ship. With Constantine and Frank Griffin's qualifying for the Elimination Chamber, a victory here could propel the detectives Mickey Spillane and Joey Spade into the thick of the title picture. Indeed, the two gave a varied series of attacks on the two powerhouses. Grace Harper tried to get her men back into the mix (or do something else, not sure), as the two punished them. A double powerbomb followed, and Griffin pinned Spade for the big victory.
Jack Swagger came down to the ring to the crowds' cheers and "WE THE PEOPLE!" chants. Swagger talked about how he had a chance to get one of the greatest titles throughout the world, and win the NXT World Championship. All he has to do is enter the Elimination Chamber- a Chamber he's been in, and can conquer- and with the might of America behind him, he can do it again and take the title from Bray Wyatt. All he has to do is get past one man, who he doesn't know yet- so he wants to see who is challenging him for this role. Swagger waited...as the fans made a huge cheer as Austin Aries showed up at Full Sail, then headed to the ring as the challenger. The two made a big fight, neither man wanting to let up on the other. Swagger's size, technical ability, and all-round skill made him more than able to welcome Aries to NXT. Indeed, Aries seemed to be a little out of his element against Swagger, looking for the one weakness against Swagger- which came in the form of Alexander Rusev showing up and attacking both men. Rusev crushed both men, Rusev destroyed both men, and by putting Aries over Swagger for the pin, Rusev made Swagger more humble and put the...decidedly unhumble Aries in the Elimination Chamber. Well, Rusev is able to fix that, putting the Accolade on Aries as the show went to break...
The fast rise of Allan Envy continued, as he took on Omari Carter. The former Caprice Coleman knew Envy relatively well from their shared indy experiences, but this wasn't much for them to hlep on this day. Florida Key was hit, and Envy got an easy victory.
The crowd was getting busy as Shinsuke Nakamura led his two followers into the ring, as the three started dancing for the crowd. The crowd questioned the use- but then, the lights flickered as this happened. The Famous Monsters came up behind them, and blood bathed James and Shaun Price. The shock of having a gang of movie monsters pour Hawaiian Punch fountain mix on you was too much for the Price boys, as Gronda and Lenn Napier were more than able to destroy them. Even the anointment of the King of Swag Style didn't stop them from being broken by the team, as the Famous Monsters entered the Elimination Chamber.
The Divas' Elimination Chamber was on the line, as NXT trainer/jobber Molly Holly had a chance at one of the biggest comebacks possible in wom- oh, wait, she's facing Charlotte. Well, dreams are nice while they last, don't they? Natural Selection, Figure Eight, and Charlotte has a chance at the Elimination Chamber.
In the main event, the student was about to face the master as Daniel Bryan headed to the ring for a big match with Derrick Helmsley III- but then, Helmsley talked about how this is the problem of the old guard. Daniel Bryan said to fight with his in-ring ability, but the One Percent aren't meant to batter themselves as a bread and circus- only top fighters like Cousin Hunter's close personal friend, Floyd Mayweather, are meant to do that. Truly intelligent, smart people are meant to fight with their brains, their mental acumen, and most importantly- their money. That's why he made sure to hire a temp worker for the night to get him into the Elimination Chamber match and keep out some filthy hippie like Bryan- and that brought Big E Langston to the ring. The difference in power was noticable, as Langston punished Bryan- but Bryan still knew how to handle a powerhouse like Big E even with the punishment. Langston's assaults tried crumbling Bryan's attacks, with him trying to target Daniel Bryan's weak neck and elbow. Even then, Bryan's defense was better on those, allowing him to counter. Bryan went to the corner and got a series of Knee Pluses, making Big E teeter before knocking him down- and a YES! Lock put Daniel Bryan in the Elimination Chamber with a chance to regain the World Heavyweight Championship he never lost. After the match, Daniel Bryan led the crowd in a YES!- chant, only for Derrick Helmsley III to attack him from behind. One Percenter, and Helmsley stood above his former pro and said "YES. YES. YES." to him as NXT ended...
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Post by Reflecto on Aug 12, 2015 17:17:05 GMT -5
Smackdown, February 13.
A Valentine's Day...or pre-Valentine's Day Smackdown started big, as a Choose Your Chamber Qualifier took place. Enzo Amore and his big buddy Big Cass came to the ring, as Amore started his spiel...and that was a problem, as Baron Corbin came out, and he's a...uh, emo biker werewolf who will murder your face, and you can't teach 'dat. End of Days followed, and Corbin got his choice- then, Finn Balor said that tonight, he gets a big shot at Goldust to win the World Title- so he's giving his teammate in 3 Man Bullet the shot he deserves, making Corbin the pick of the Intercontinental Championship Chamber and relegating Enzo to the US Title Chamber.
Following both men being in a big upset in the Elimination Chamber qualifiers, Zack Ryder and Antonio Cesaro faced off in a Wrestlemania Moment preview match. Ryder talked about how it was a load of crap El Torito could get some broski to take his place and beat him- he should be fighting for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship he deserved. If he can't have that, he'll settle for being able to have whatever Wrestlemania Moment he wants. This led to the match, and Cesaro could give Ryder a Smackdown moment...of being swung for 30 rotations, then easily pinned. Okay, so not every moment's a good one... The Tag Team Elimination Chamber match had new problems, as 3 Man Bullet members Luke Gallows and Anderson Duke took on the team of Artemis and Jaz Fawkes. If they had any goals of taking out the Returning Kings, then they had a huge problem doing do- as Gallows and Duke were too much for any team to take on in the ring. Artemis and Fawkes refused to stand down, taking the attacks of the 3 Man Bullet members and trying to face off with them. Fortunately- or unfortunately, for them, the Returning Kings ended up being too premature in their celebrations, mocking Artemis and Fawkes and saying that this is why you're unable to face them- two worthless women like you had nothing on true kings of men like they are. Artemis slapped DynamicSensation in the face, as he proceeded to counter with a vicious shot to the stomach- and that was enough to cause a DQ, taking 3 Man Bullet out of the match and putting Artemis and Fawkes in with them. If this wasn't enough for the champs...well, Gallows and Duke weren't happy with the move- and they showed the Returning Kings with a Chokeslam and a Gun Stun.
A lucha libre battle occurred, as Lucha Dragon members Sin Cara and El Abejorro took on El Torito and his big new buddy, El Toro. The two bulls took the fight to the Dragons, punishing them with a number of amazing high-flying moves. The Dragons tried to fight back, but the two Toros were too much for them. Destella Dorada is hit on El Abejorro, and El Toro got the big victory for his team.
Stephanie McMahon and Eva Marie headed to the ring, the massive Sheila in tow. Stephanie talked about how great it was that at least one of these worthless possessions was intelligent enough to realize that, at the end of the day, Stephanie McMahon always wins, and the option to be the lapdog of her is the greatest moment in their life. Sheila had been treated like just a mere bodyguard, but now she gets a chance to do it for someone who deserves her loyalty. As a present for her new member, Stephanie is giving Sheila the chance to show her old employer just who she works for now. Stephanie clapped her hands, pointed to JL McKay, then said "Come. It gets in the ring now...", waiting for McKay to enter. McKay tried to fight back, but once Stephanie made it clear even trying to defend herself would have her punished, Sheila was able to destroy McKay. A Hell Bound followed, and Sheila left JL McKay destroyed in the ring as Stephanie gloated. Emma tried to help her friend, but Stephanie said 'NO. IT doesn't get helped." Emma tried entering, but Stephanie said 'Sheila! KILL!", as Sheila destroyed Emma on the outside.
In the main event, Goldust tried to get another shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the Elimination Chamber, taking on Finn Balor for the shot. The leader of 3 Man Bullet brought a huge attack on Goldust, trying to put himself in the big leagues. Goldust's veteran savvy was able to find any mistake Balor had, trying to punish him with anything that came to mind. Unfortunately, it was Goldust's own weakness that ended it- Cody Rhodes attacked Goldust, allowing Balor to strike. Bloody Sunday, and Finn Balor got a big upset and entered the World Heavyweight Championship Chamber. Goldust and Cody Rhodes fought hard as the show ended...
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Post by Reflecto on Aug 13, 2015 9:59:35 GMT -5
Raw, February 16.
The fifth WWE Tag Team Qualifier started, as the Motor City Machine Guns took on the resident rednecks of Trevor Murdoch and Andy Leavine. ...yeah, this wasn't exactly a close match, was it? Murdoch's experience and Leavine's silent rage was enough to try to fight, but Matt Hardwick and Sheldon Alexander's teamwork and ability destroyed the two. Shellshock, and the MCMGs were in the Tag Elimination Chamber.
The Divas' Chamber had Eva Marie getting a big qualifier against the ice queen of the Divas, Alexa Bliss...but unfortunately, before the match while Bliss was WALKING~!, Sheila and Eva Marie beat the crap out of her- then Eva forced JL McKay and Emma to join in on the attack. The two halfheartedly stomped at Bliss, saying "sorry..." to her as they did- but the attack was continued as this went to the ring. Maybe it was Alexa Bliss's clear injury that caused her some weaknesses in the ring, maybe it was Eva Marie's cutting corners and putting her stock in with Stephanie McMahon that caused her to never get the satisfaction of a job well done...or maybe they both were just green and the match sucked, but Eva Marie got the win within 45 seconds.
Backstage, Roman Reigns was stretching, as Daniel Bryan came into the dressing room. Reigns congratulated Bryan for making it into the Elimination Chamber match- he still sees the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist- but he knows it won't really be real until he goes through Bryan for the belt. Bryan thanked Reigns, but Reigns said that this doesn't mean he's letting it go- he's quite fond of the title and has no plans to give it up. Bryan responded that so was he- he had to give it up due to injury, and the thing that drove him to come back from his injury was the chance to be at the top and be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion again. Bryan said the YES! Movement's in full force, and they've gotten him this far- the only thing he can do is be the champion like they want from him. Bryan came back to make it to the top like they want- and if he can't win in the Elimination Chamber, he doesn't know if he can be the star the WWE Universe wants him to be anymore. Reigns says "Then I hope the fans understand why I have to disappoint them, just this once." Bryan looked, then shook Reigns's hand as the show went to the ring...
Paul Heyman came to the ring with one of his Paul Heyman Guys, Bull Dempsey. Heyman talked about how this would be a big moment for his people on Sunday. Six men are going into Satan's Structure for the biggest honor of all- the chance to be sacrificed at the altar of the Demigod, Brock Lesnar, and let Lesnar retire as WWE World Heavyweight Champion. But even then, he needs to give the people a top champion to replace him- the future of domination, Bull Dempsey. Tonight, Dempsey gets to choose which title will be the next top title in the WWE when Brock Lesnar retires as champion. If any man wants a chance, they'll at least get second pick of the title when they lose to Dempsey, so any man who wants a shot, come out and take it...and that led to a former NXT theme hitting as Kevin Owens, seemingly freed from the Wyatt Family's clutches, headed to the ring and attacked Dempsey. The two fat prospects fought, as Heyman tried to take the help of Dempsey, but Owens refused to be denied in his attack. Pop-Up Powerbomb hit, and Dempsey was beaten. After the match, Owens took his pick, then chose the Intercontinental Title Chamber Match.
Hideo Itami headed to the ring, Mr. Belding at his side as a translator. Itami talked about how he can own NXT, he can have the power, but now he must destroy Bray Wyatt for the good of NXT. Any man who wants to fight for the title, come through him and he'll destroy them...and this brought out the return of Carlito to the ring to a surprising cheer. Carlito tried attacking Itami, who tried fighting the cool one and countering his attacks. However, the bigger problem for Itami was that Evolution was not happy- as Triple H, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, Derrick Helmsley III, and Charlotte headed down the ramp for the attack. Charlotte wavered, as Itami tried shouting towards them. This was enough distraction, as a Backstabber was hit, and Carlito got a surprising upset to make his way to the NXT Chamber. Hideo Itami tried fighting Evolution, only for Ric Flair, Daniel Bryan, and Shawn Michaels to come in for the save and attack for his benefit. The Evolution members were ran off by the co-owners of NXT, as they celebrated.
Following their surprising loss of the NXT Tag Titles, Titus O'Neil and Miguel Khalifa went for an attempt to get into the Elimination Chamber to regain them, facing off with Marty and Kenneth, the Cameron Brothers. The more unheralded team actually managed to help their own attack, trying to keep O'Neil in the match and blocking him off from Khalifa. O'Neil was able to make a hot tag, but Khalifa was still too weak to fight the Camerons. Graduation by Martin, and the Camerons got a shocking upset. The Camerons celebrated as Dennis Rodman was arguing with his clients.
Stephanie McMahon came to the ring to a chorus of boos, and announced that as people have seen, there have been a number of great legends already announced for the Hall of Fame- Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Bushwackers, Randy Savage, and even if he's nowhere near as great a leader as she is, her father, Vince McMahon. However, the problem WWE has had is that they usually need to get the approval of their Hall of Fame inductors to show up at the induction ceremony. A little while ago, the WWE Hall of Fame selection committee made a last-minute choice to enter the Hall of Fame- but unfortunately, the WWE staff has not received a confirmation from him to see if he is ready to enter the Hall of Fame or not. Unfortunately, they need to know if he will accept the Hall of Fame induction- but this is the tentative Hall of Famer right here...
...as the crowd gave a huge cheer as a video for the Hall of Fame induction of Sting showed up.
The crowd gave a standing ovation, as Stephanie said 'Thank you, thank you, I am very happy to say I personally asked for Sting to be in the Hall of Fame' as the crowd quieted and gave a scatter of boos. The WWE Universe clearly wants to see Sting enter the world of the immortals and join the WWE Hall of Fame, but unfortunately, it's all up to Sting. That's why we have to make the last minute request for this to occur. Stephanie is not saying this as Stephanie McMahon, the alleged 'evil boss' here, she's saying it as the head of WWE- she knows Sting is watching Raw tonight, and she implores Sting to formally accept his induction. Sunday night, at the Elimination Chamber, Stephanie is personally inviting Sting to the PPV in order to finally know if he will do what these fans want and accept his induction in the Hall of Fame.
In the main event, the final World Heavyweight Title Chamber qualifier occurred, as Sheamus fought Cody Rhodes. The angry Great White was on fire against Rhodes, as Cody tried for his chance at regaining his title and getting a rematch against Roman Reigns. Cody soon took the advantage against Sheamus, punishing him with a series of vicious attacks. However, Cody's own failures caused him a problem, as Goldust was right there to attack his brother, punishing him. A Brogue Kick followed, and Sheamus got the victory. Cody and Goldust shouted, then fought each other as Raw ended...
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Post by Reflecto on Aug 13, 2015 14:56:04 GMT -5
NXT, February 20.
NXT had a big night of action, with every Elimination Chamber finally being filled tonight. The first to get filled was the chamber for the NXT Tag Team Championships. Gino Manero and Chase Walker of That '70s Team started the action, with their new manager- Disco Inferno, taking their side to help them become stars. They were followed by the team of DoubleCross, as Jason and Matt Cross tried to counter the attack. Both teams could put on a great attack on each other, as neither team wanted to give up the attack of the other. However, it was all for naught, as The lights dropped and The Wyatt Family entered. Luke Harper and Dylan Vachon showed up when the lights came on, then destroyed all five men, leaving them laying in heaps. Harper and Vachon stood above the broken bodies, as Bray Wyatt talked about how Satan's Structure- it's evil to the rest of the world- but to them, it's going to be a homecoming. Sister Abigail- she's finally with them again, and she promised that all they need is to show that Wyatt is the new face of fear, and she'll give them deliverance. The three of them can walk through the valley of the shadow of death and not fear it, for they are more evil than anything inside that valley. At long last, they will become evil and be purified.
Nao Maru headed to the ring alongside his friend, Hideo Itami, as Itami talked about how tonight, he needed Maru to give a chance to his cousin as he makes his way to America. Itami brought out the younger one- Junkatsu Itami. Maru tried fighting the former Michael Nakazawa, but Maru couldn't get a good hold ion the opponent. Itami kept the fight going, and a Michael Don't Cry got him the big win. Nao Maru looked at his victor, then both shook hands as Hideo Itami raised both men's hands.
The Divas' Chamber set up its final entrants, as Naomi tried to take on Bayley. The NXT audience was excited for the return of Bayley to where she made her name, and Bayley used the fans to help get a big advantage over the more experienced Naomi. Full Sail Live quickly became Hug City, as Naomi tried desperately to fight the attack. Eventually it was too much, as Bayley punched her ticket to the Elimination Chamber. Following the betrayal of his former partner and Morris Kennedy apparently vanishing, Ibushi tried to bounce back and fight a new opponent, getting a big match against Allan Envy. The undefeated, red hot Envy kept his hot streak going against the cold Ibushi, getting a big advantage and keeping it going. Florida Key is hit, and Allan Envy gets a big win.
The final Choose Your Chamber match occurred, as The Big O took on Ricky Slate. The rest of the Four Broskis were at The Big O's side as he went for the match, but Ricky Slate was more than willing to fight each of them. Big O's dominance took hold quickly, as Slate was forced to try and fight back against the might. This was added when Zack Ryder, Vinny Saggs, Brody Broseph, and Bianca Ferrari each tried to help out- but person by person, the referee saw it and sent them backstage. Ricky Slate kept fighting slowly but surely to get the advantage, chipping away at the might. Finally, The Big O made a mistake, and Slate struck. Bottom Rung follows, and Ricky Slate got the big win. After the match, Slate chose to enter the US Title Chamber match.
The Punk Rock Poser Princess, Becky Lynch, was up for the next Diva to take the challenge- in the form of NXT trainer Sara Amato. Before the match, Lynch complained that she wasn't allowed into the Divas' Chamber qualifier to Drake Wuertz, who said there was nothing he could do about it- and that allowed Amato to attack her from behind. This was a plus for Amato to attack Lynch, but a weakness since Wuertz was right there to punish Amato for any slight he could think of. Finally, an unfair DQ, and Becky Lynch kept her hot streak up.
The Tag Team Titles' qualifier match was finished up, as London and Kendrick tried continuing their comeback hopes against the No Remorse Corps. John Cahill and Lindsey Roderick took an advantage, punishing the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions with vicious, strong-style attacks. However, the high-flying skill of Londrick got them back in the match, helping punish the opponents with everything they had to take the advantage. A Kendrick by...well, Kendrick, followed by a Shooting Star Press by London, and London and Kendrick got into the Tag Title Chamber match. The two celebrated, as Cahill and Roderick attacked them and left them laying.
Following the tag titles' all being set up, The Vaudevillains tried to keep their attack going against Arquimedes Caminero and Blaze Caponegro of The New Day. AC Halliburton was supporting his allies throughout his injury, which didn't help- but at the same time, Samuel Beckett was...well, smoking cloves and sneering, which I guess helped the Vaudevillains. The Vaudevillains took an advantage, punishing the opponents- but then Caponegro rubbed his hands at ringside, which suddenly led to Caminero taking an advantage on them. 450 Splash, and The New Day got the big win.
In an NXT Title Chamber Qualifier, Dean Ambrose tried to get his title back by fighting the former leader of the Code of Solomon, Solomon Crowe. The two shook hands before the match, only for Dean Ambrose to suckerpunch Crowe in the ring. Ambrose and Crowe tried to fight through it, trading moves between each other back and forth, neither man trying to get the attack. An Irish whip by Crowe led to Ambrose going into the referee- and from there, Solomon Crowe took an advantage. Crowe grabbed a chair, then yelled "DON'T PULL THAT ON ME!", snapping and laying waste into Ambrose with the chair. Crowe said "YOU WANT TO SUCKERPUNCH ME? TAKE THIS, brutalizing him. Saito Suplex onto the chair, and another one- then Crowe left the chair go and easily covered Ambrose for the victory. After the match, Crowe picked Ambrose up, and casually shook his hand before leaving, Ambrose shaking his head.
Mandy Montoya headed to the ring, high-fiving fans throughout, as she waited in the middle of the ring. The Roth Sisters came down to the ring for Catalina's match with Montoya- but Catalina patently refused to get in the ring with her. Astrid shrugged, then entered the ring- and Montoya easily grabbed her and slammed her with a vicious Northern Lights Bomb, easily getting a quick pinfall on Roth. Montoya glared at Catalina, posing as the crowd cheered.
In the main event, we had a mixed tag match as Daniel Bryan and his wife, Brie Bella, took on Evolution members Randy Orton and Charlotte. Triple H brought Ted DiBiase and Derrick Helmsley III to the ring with him, which was countered as Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, and Hideo Itami headed to the ring to flank Bryan. In the ring, Bryan and Orton kept up their rivalry, punishing each other with vicious moves. Bryan tagged in Brie, only for Charlotte to be tagged in and get an advantage over Brie. Brie tried to get to Bryan, only for Charlotte to keep up the assault. Brie finally made the hot tag, as Daniel Bryan tried allowing Charlotte to tag. Charlotte refused the option, as Bryan said "really?" as Charlotte nodded. Bryan looked towards Flair, only for Charlotte to clock him with a low blow from behind. Triple H said "finish him!", as Flair said "Show some class!", and Charlotte wavered. This was enough for Daniel Bryan to lock the YES! Lock in, as Charlotte tapped out for the victory. The show ended as Triple H shouted at Charlotte, with Ric Flair trying to talk to his daughter...
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Post by jagilki on Aug 14, 2015 14:15:06 GMT -5
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Post by Reflecto on Aug 14, 2015 15:43:51 GMT -5
Smackdown, February 20.
Smackdown started with a six-man tag team showcase, with a big prize in each form- the winner of each match gets to go in sixth in their Elimination Chamber match, while the loser goes in first. The first match, for the US Title Chamber, had US Champion Tyson Kidd team up with Bull Dempsey and Ted DiBiase against Bad News Barrett, Ricky Slate, and Enzo Amore. Knowing the weak link of his opponents, Kidd and his allies ganged up on Enzo Amore, not letting him in the match at any time. Barrett and Slate tried in vain to get in the match, but Bull Dempsey's dominance led to taking the lead- and a Powerbomb put Amore in first.
The NXT Tag Title Chamber came up, with a special addition to the match- six members of the teams fought together, with the same "winner gets number six, loser gets number 1" stipulation- only the partners not in the match of the other two wrestlers would be forced to fight, with the losers drawing number 2. Confusing? Well, that led to the match as Dylan Vachon, Lenn Napier, and Constantine fought Frankie Kazarian, Dino Danshoku, and Martin Cameron. This was, on paper, a problem, as Dylan Vachon merely destroyed all three members of the opposing team- then Napier and Constantine to really make it work. Martin Cameron was easily given the Asiatic Spike to make the first two...and then start up Christopher Daniels against Starship Coyote HG. The veteran X-Division superstar and the...Japanese performance artist/comedian, put on a fairly decent match, with HG's unique brand of comedy getting Daniels out of his element. Daniels, however, could quickly develop himself to fight them, taking the advantage. Angel Wings followed, and Starship Coyote HG ended up with number two.
The Intercontinental Title Chamber match came up next, with Intercontinental Champion Jimmy Uso leading The Big O and Baron Corbin to face J. Enterprise, Kevin Owens, and Heath Slater...or in theory, it was, because Baron Corbin quickly hit the End of Days on Heath Slater, giving him number 6 and leading Slater to number 1. Jimmy Uso glared at Corbin for doing it to quickly, saying "That's my spot!", as Corbin glared at him and The Big O, then walked off. The NXT Chamber came up next, as Bray Wyatt, Carlito and Solomon Crowe took on Shinsuke Nakamura, Austin Aries, and Sami Zayn. On paper, this was going to be a big matchup for Wyatt and his allies...but suddenly, Sister Abigail came on the TitanTron, saying "Is this what I taught you, honeychile? You don't go through Satan's structure takin' none of them shortcuts. You go into the structure, and you destroy everyone, an' you prove you're more evil than the devil...only then can you be saved...". Hearing the figure chastise him was enough for Wyatt, as he walked out of the ring for a 10 count. Sami Zayn was surprised by his good luck...and more surprised at 8 when Austin Aries slapped him on the back, tagging himself before the count to get the number six position. Zayn and Aries argued, as Aries pointed to his head as Zayn shook his head.
The Tag Team Title Chamber was the next one- as Donny Sparkle led Vinny Saggs and The Brian Kendrick to take on Artemis, Dash Wilder, and Sheldon Alexander. In theory, this would be the moment that Artemis would show she and Jaz Fawkes would be more than willing to take on any team in the Elimination Chamber- and indded, she showed some skill against Saggs and Kendrick. Unfortunately, Artemis refused to tag out to Wilder or Alexander for any reason, seeing that as a show of weakness. This pride led to Artemis quickly losing her advantage against the two- and when Donny Sparkle came in, it led to a huge problem for her. Wilder and Alexander outright begged her to make the tag, but she screamed "NO!" towards them- and took a Sonic Rainboom for her troubles, ending up in the number one spot for her troubles. This also relegated Scott Dawson and Matt Hardwick to an immediate singles match, as Hardwick tried to keep up an attack, but the power of the American Outlaw was enough to get the advantage quickly. A big powerbomb by Dawson, and the Motor City Machine Guns were going in second.
The Wrestlemania Moment Chamber match was next, and Cody Rhodes led Big E Langston and Zack Ryder to attack Goldust...and I suppose Antonio Cesaro and Seth Rollins too. Cody attacked Goldust relentlessly, only tagging out if Goldust nearly got himself out of the match and tagging back in once Goldust was back in. Langston kept fighting Rollins on the outside, as Cesaro and Ryder wanted for a tag- mostly since Rhodes refused to let Goldust free once he had it locked in. Disaster Kick followed, and Cody Rhodes was going in sixth. Rhodes kept up the assault as Goldust tried to fight back, Cesaro finally saving Goldust from the attack.
Backstage, Eva Marie and Sheila were meeting up with Stephanie McMahon, who talked about how the Divas' match was important. they need to shut down the hopes of Paige and Bayley to try and bring back the Divas' Title once and for all. This is Eva Marie's moment, her chance to truly be great and prove she's the Total Diva of tomorrow. If she can win in the Elimination Chamber, she'll finally be the star she's always dreamed of being, she'll be a true star to build around...hell, Stephanie will even let the winner have a shot at the Divas' Championship at Wrestlemania if Eva Marie does this. The two agreed...and Eva Marie, Charlotte, and Nikki Bella took on Paige, Kharma, and Bayley. Kharma made a beeline for Nikki Bella, driving her away from the ring as she ran off- and Sheila took her place. Sheila tried attacking on behalf of Eva Marie, helping get Bayley away from the fight. Paige tried helping her friend, but Charlotte fought her as the two tried to see who was the better rookie Diva of the year. Bayley tried giving Sheila a one-way ticket to Hug City, but Sheila was too big for her, clobbering her down. Hell Bound, then she casually tagged Eva Marie, who pinned Bayley with one foot for the victory.
In the main event, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns led Daniel Bryan and El Toro to take on Finn Balor, Sheamus, or Colin Cassady...or at least would have, if Sheamus and Finn Balor didn't start fighting each other before the match happened. Colin Cassady tried tagging Balor out, taking on a varied battle between El Toro's high flying, Roman Reigns's dominance, and Daniel Bryan's technical ability. Sheamus tagged himself in, but he was already weakened by Balor's attack, and weakened further by a big spear and Superman Punch by Reigns. El Toro tagged himself in, and went for a Springboard Dragonrana- only for Daniel Bryan to tag in. Knee Plus, YES! Lock, and Sheamus tapped. Daniel Bryan celebrated going in last with a YES! chant...as Roman Reigns signalled for a spear. Reigns thought, then matched up with the YES! chant on Bryan- then went back and speared him. Sheamus clocked Reigns with a Brogue Kick, followed by Colin Cassady Chokeslamming him, followed by El Toro hitting the Springboard Dragonrana, followed by Finn Balor hitting Bloody Sunday on him.
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Post by Brainbustaaah! on Aug 15, 2015 1:33:43 GMT -5
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Post by cageking666 on Aug 15, 2015 3:11:50 GMT -5
ELIMINATION CHAMBER PREDICTION CONTEST:
Everyone who enters gets a small prize, winners get a far bigger prize.
WWE-WHC CHAMBER: Roman Reigns © vs. 1=Sheamus vs. 6- Daniel Bryan vs. Finn Balor vs. El Toro vs. Colin Cassady
-Who will win the match? Sheamus
-Who will be the first person eliminated? Finn Balor
-Who will be the last person eliminated? Roman Reigns
WWE- DIVAS Chamber: Paige vs. 6- Eva Marie vs. Charlotte vs. Kharma vs. Nikki Bella vs. 1-Bayley
-Who will win the match? Charlotte
-Will anyone turn in this match? Yes
-Will Kharma and Nikki Bella face off in the match, if so, will either one figure into the other's elimination (and which will do it?) No
TAG TEAM CHAMBER: 6-The Returning Kings (c) vs. 2-Motor City Machine Guns vs. 1-Artemis and Jaz Fawkes vs. The Wolfpack vs. The Mechanics vs. London and Kendrick
-Who will win the match? Mechanics
-Who will be the first person eliminated? MCMG
-Who will be the last person eliminated? Returning Kings
WWE-US Championship Chamber: Tyson Kidd (c) vs. Bad News Barrett vs. Ted DiBiase vs. 1-Enzo Amore vs. 6-Bull Dempsey vs. Ricky Slate
-Who will win the match? Ricky Slate
-Who will be the first person eliminated? Tyson Kidd
-Who will be the last person eliminated? Enzo Amore
WWE Intercontinental Championship Chamber: Jimmy Uso (c) vs. J. Enterprise vs. 1-Heath Slater vs. 6-Baron Corbin vs. Kevin Owens vs. The Big O
-Who will win the match? Jimmy Uso
-Who will be the first person eliminated? Enterprise
-Who will be the last person eliminated? Big O
WWE-NXT Championship Chamber: 1-Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Sami Zayn vs. 6- Austin Aries vs. Carlito vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Solomon Crowe
-Who will win the match? Bray Wyatt
-Who will be the last person eliminated? Carlito
-Who is Sister Abigail? Bo Dallas in Drag
NXT Tag Team Chamber: Bad Influence (c) vs. Sacred Band of Thebes vs. The Good Ship vs. 1-The Cameron Brothers vs. Famous Monsters vs. 6- The Wyatt Family
-Who will win the match? Thebes
-Who will the first team eliminated be? Famous Monsters
-Who will the last team eliminated be? Good Ship
Wrestlemania Moment Chamber: Antonio Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins vs. Big E Langston vs. 6- Cody Rhodes vs. 1-Goldust vs. Zack Ryder
-Who will win the match? Antonio Cesaro
-As part of winning the match, What will this person choose as their Wrestlemania Match? Revenge Match against John Cena
Plus, an appearance by Sting to formally accept his WWE Hall of Fame induction
-Will anyone interrupt this segment, and if so, what will it lead to?
Undertaker. Ministry of Darkness reformation
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Post by Reflecto on Aug 20, 2015 3:13:27 GMT -5
ELIMINATION CHAMBER, February 22:
Satan's Structure was already set up as the Elimination Chamber Pre-Show started, and we got right to the action as the NXT Tag Team Championship Chamber match occurred. The teams went into the Chamber, and fans knew that the Cameron Brothers of Kenneth and Martin were starting off the match- only to find the second team to enter was Starship Coyote HG and Dino Danshoku, the Sacred Band of Thebes.
NXT TAG TEAM CHAMBER:
1-The Cameron Brothers 2- The Sacred Band of Thebes
The two teams started off the Chamber hard, as the Sacred Band countered the power of Kenneth and the technical skill of Martin with...dancing around and trying to make out with them. Whatever works, I guess- but these mindgames didn't have the same skill in Satan's Structure. The two teams waited, as the clock ticked down from the apparent four-minute time periods as the lights flashed for the third team...
3- Famous Monsters
Gronda and Lenn Napier headed into the fray, and this was the worst possible decision for the Sacred Band. Their longtime rivals started punishing them with vicious moves, brutalizing the Sacred Band with everything they had. The only thing saving them was that The Camerons made the worst possible mistake- to the tune of getting the Famous Monsters' attack. Clothesline to Martin Cameron, Ka-Boom to Kenneth Cameron, and The Famous Monsters knocked the Camerons out of the match.
Famous Monsters d. The Cameron Brothers
The Famous Monsters continued their attack as the lights flashed...
4- Bad Influence
The NXT World Tag Team Champions of the World entered with a chance to defend their belts, and looked at the carnage the Famous Monsters already did. Seeing their opportunity, Frankie Kazarian quickly pinned Dino Danshoku, knocking that team out of the match.
Bad Influence d. Sacred Band of Thebes
This lessened the road for the champions, but it did cause them a big weakness- as now, they were stuck in the chamber with two vicious movie monsters to cause problems. Bad Influence tried begging off from the monsters, mixing their attacks and trying to get a few good punches in on them, to no avail. The two tried getting some distance, with Christopher Daniels trying to climb the chains in the structure. When Gronda and Napier tried to pull him down, he did, dropping with a big crossbody on Napier. The two started attacking the beaten Napier as the clock ticked- but the already announced rules meant the fans knew the exact order...
5- The Good Ship
Constantine and Frank Griffin entered the fray, and suddenly the Famous Monsters had a bit of relief. The two started going after Daniels, trying to make a name for themselves. Grace Harper kept shouting suggestions- not all of them for the ring- at her team, as the two tried fighting. Eventually, Bad Influence and The Good Ship saw the real issue, then went after the monsters. The bigger Shippers attacked Gronda, while Bad Influence targetted the smaller Lenn Napier. The clock ticked down- and as it did, Daniels had Lenn Napier pinned...
Bad Influence d. Famous Monsters
6- The Wyatt Family
With three teams in...oh, not three teams. The Good Ship weren't even playing the Wyatt Family's sport right now, and they found out badly. Sit-Out Powerbomb on Constantine, Asiatic Spike on Frank Griffin, and it was down to one on one quickly.
The Wyatt Family d. The Good Ship
With it down to one on one, the Wyatts went for the kill on the champions. Bad Influence's veteran experience and intelligence allowed them a big advantage on the Wyatts, slowly trying to wait for one of them to make a mistake. That mistake happened- Celebrity Rehab on Dylan Vachon, and Bad Influence remained NXT World Tag Team Champions of the World.
Bad Influence d. The Wyatt Family to retain NXT Tag Titles
The PPV proper started as the United States Championship Chamber began. The six people headed in, finishing with the first two in- the guaranteed Enzo Amore alongside Ted DiBiase.
US TITLE CHAMBER:
1- Enzo Amore 2- Ted DiBiase
Enzo was out of his element against the Evolution member and ally of Cody Rhodes, leading to Enzo trying a different method to counteract DiBiase's ability, risking his own life and limb to use the Chamber's unforgiving steel against DiBiase (something that you could possibly teach, but you'd have to be insane to want to learn 'dat.) DiBiase tried putting Enzo away, but he kept getting met with a series of attacks with the Chamber to weaken him and give Amore more chances to fight. The clock ticked down as DiBiase hoped for a chance to put the surprising opponent away...
3- Ricky Slate
The Ruthless Aggression filled Slate was one of the people DiBiase was least happy to see in this match, as he began helping Enzo with double-team moves to put the Evolution member in a bad way. Amore and Slate nearly got an advantage on DiBiase, punishing him with a series of brutal assaults. DiBiase got Enzo in hand and went for Dream Street, but a dropkick by Slate sent Amore on top, as he covered, getting a huge shocker of a pin to knock him out.
Enzo Amore d. Ted DiBiase
Slate and Amore shook hands, then started to fight, neither one getting much of an advantage as the clock ticked down...
4- Tyson Kidd
As Tyson Kidd was in, the last student of the Hart Dungeon found the biggest weakness and pounced on it. Enzo Amore was in a bad way anyway- and the Dungeon Lock made him in a worse way, as he quickly tapped out.
Tyson Kidd d. Enzo Amore
With this advantage, Kidd tried to feast on Ricky Slate. Slate tried to get out of the way of Kidd to keep him from getting his hands on him, peppering Kidd with some punches. However, Kidd managed to have a slight speed advantage. Kidd tried to grab Slate, but Slate hit a big brainbuster on Kidd onto the metal and Kidd was out cold. Slate tried to help get Kidd up from the attack- but the second he saw Kidd stir, then he covered, getting the pin and guaranteeing there would be a new United States Champion.
Ricky Slate d. Tyson Kidd- NEW CHAMP CLINCHED
Slate waited in the ring, but knew who the next person would be...
5- Bad News Barrett
...and the respite from Kidd gave Slate a chance to prepare for the ostensible former Nexus leader-turned-guy who hangs out with Heath Slater's attack. Slate managed to handle himself well against Barrett, the two of them trying to fight it out. Ricky Slate took a Bullhammer, as the final chamber opened...
6- Bull Dempsey
...and Dempsey made a beeline for Barrett, powerbombing him and stealing the cover on Ricky Slate for the three count. Dempsey tried pinning Barrett...but Barrett kicked out at 2.999.
Bull Dempsey d. Ricky Slate
...and from there, Barrett tried to attack Dempsey, trying to keep going with the fight. Dempsey kept punishing Barrett, who fought back with a series of Bullhammers, trying to take down the dominating Dempsey. Finally, one got him down, and Barrett made a cover for 2.999. Seeing the problem continue, Barrett dug deep- and a Wasteland on the steel got him the win and the United States Championship. Barrett celebrated as he left the ring.
WRESTLEMANIA MOMENT CHAMBER:
The WrestleMania Moment Chamber started out as Goldust headed in to begin the match, waiting for the second person to enter the ring- and he got the worst news possible, as the second person was the powerhouse Big E Langston.
1- Goldust 2- Big E Langston
. Langston was trying to make a name for himself and put himself in the thick of the WWE Title picture, punishing Goldust with everything he had as Goldust tried to find some weakness in Big E's assault to capitalize on. If there was one, it was Langston's lack of experience in this environment, but since Goldust had the same weakness, it wasn't something he could do much to help. Goldust tried to survive as the clock ticked down...
3- Seth Rollins
Rollins entered, and the Architect of the Shield measured out who was the biggest threat- focusing on Langston. This was the benefit that Goldust was waiting for, as Goldust suddenly had help with the two teaming up against Big E's might. Goldust and Rollins put out a few nice double-team attacks, with Big E's power allowing him to brutalize both guys as well. Big E punished each guy, and it looked like he was about to attack, getting Rollins and Goldust up together to give both men the Big Ending at once. Big E tried picking both up to do it again as the clock ticked down...
4- Zack Ryder
...and as Langston went for the second one, Ryder gave Big E a Greco-Roman nut shot as Big E doubled over, dropping. Rollins and Goldust attacked from behind, then Ryder hit the Rough Ryder on Big E, getting the first pinfall.
Zack Ryder d. Big E Langston
With the worst challenger gone, Ryder, Goldust, and Rollins started to fight each other. None of the three could really get an advantage, each one trading moves and punishing each other with a series of attacks. Ryder and Goldust kept fighting on the outside, with Rollins trying to rest, but as the clock ticked down- that might have been a bad move...
5- Antonio Cesaro
And Cesaro made a beeline for Rollins as Goldust and Ryder kept fighting. Rollins kept peppering Cesaro with punches and kicks, but Cesaro could match up with the same thing. Cesaro quickly grabbed Rollins, then hit the Cesaro swing for five Rotations- then grabbed Rollins and hit the Neutralizer, taking Rollins's Wrestlemania dreams out of the mix.
Antonio Cesaro d. Seth Rollins
With it down to three, Cesaro saw the attack between Ryder and Goldust and chose to attack Ryder. Seeing the benefit, Goldust chose to take a breather, knowing just who was next for him. Cesaro and Ryder kept fighting as the match happened, with Cesaro getting another Swing for 7 rotations on Ryder, then threw him onto the steel and easily covered him.
Antonio Cesaro d. Zack Ryder
, but Derrick Helmsley III came down to the ring with Triple H, waiting at the outside as the clock ticked down...
6- Cody Rhodes
...and as the referees unlatched the door for Cody Rhodes's entrance, DH3 wrested the chain away from the referee and threw it into the ring. Cody Rhodes grabbed it, and clocked Goldust with the chain a couple times, then easily covered him as the crowd booed.
Cody Rhodes d. Goldust
Cody Rhodes gloated as the pinfall was made, but then Goldust stayed in the Chamber and grabbed the chain, punishing Rhodes and punching him multiple times, throttling his brother and leaving him on the ground. Cesaro, seeing the option, pinned Cody easily to get the win. The referee handed Antonio Cesaro a clipboard with the Wrestlemania 31 logo on it, as Goldust kept attacking Cody, then finally took the mic...
"I don't NEED THIS win to get the match I want, little brother. This company's not big enough for the two of us. At Wrestlemania, I want YOU in that ring. If I can't beat you, I'll do what I was willing to do at the end of last year and retire. But WHEN I beat you...YOU will be the one who retires for good!"
Cody said... "Fine by me..."- and even before Antonio Cesaro had cashed in the match he won, we had our first guaranteed match at Wrestlemania!
Intercontinental Title Chamber:
As the Intercontinental Title Chamber started, Heath Slater entered after people entered their chambers. Slater saw people file in, and waited for the next opponent- as reigning Intercontinental Champion Jimmy Uso headed into the ring for the attack. Slater tried to fight the champion...but failed. Miserably. On the plus side, Naomi was the only one who laughed at him, so he got away there. Uso took Slater to the top rope right in front of J. Enterprise's pod, then got a Samoan Drop onto the steel and an academic pinfall.
1- Heath Slater 2- Jimmy Uso
Jimmy Uso d. Heath Slater
Uso waited, screaming towards J. Enterprise's Chamber "THIS ALL EVERYONE HAS? SEND THIS BOY OUT!" as the crowd waited. After some rest, the chambers opened...and it wasn't Uso, but the fans were happy.
3- Kevin Owens
Owens went after Uso, using a series of vicious attacks on the champion. Uso fought back on Owens, the two of them continuing to trade big moves and try to put the other away. The chamber lights went downwards...
4- The Big O
As The Big O entered the fray, Big O started to attack both Uso and Owens. The three of them each traded a series of big moves, only for Jimmy Uso to drop out and head over to J. Enterprise's chamber, getting in the face and screaming "I KNOW YOU'RE NEXT, UCE! COME OUT AND PLAY!", which was probably the worst possible thing for The Big O. Kevin Owens quickly took the advantage on him, punishing him. Pop-Up Powerbomb on the steel, and The Big O is out of the picture as the lights went down...
Kevin Owens d. The Big O
5- J. Enterprise
...and Enterprise...well, we got a curb stomp. Is it possible to use "curb stomp" now, if things are TV-PG here? Do I have to just call it 'a knee? Whatever it is, it's the same thing, J. Enterprise beat the crap out of his brother. Enterprise Samoan Dropped Jimmy onto the steel, then did it a second time, before J. Enterprise climbed the chains to make his way to the top of his chamber. Trying to get his bearings, J.Enterprise hit the Superfly Splash off his chamber onto Jimmy Uso, still on the steel. The pinfall went through, and no matter what happened, J. Enterprise made sure his brother is no longer the Intercontinental Champion. The clock ticked down as Jimmy Uso threw a temper tantrum...
J. Enterprise d. Jimmy Uso- New Champ Guaranteed 6- Baron Corbin
...and when the...Lone Wolf of the 3 Man Bullet came to pass, things kept going. Owens and Enterprise tried to attack him- End of Days, End of Days, and Corbin pinned both men for the win and the Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Corbin glared as Luke Gallows, Anderson Duke, and Ariel congratulated him, Too Sweeted them, and air-guitarred at the top. Finn Balor looked at Corbin's title, said "Wait until later..." as Balor took 3 Man Bullet backstage...
Baron Corbin d. Kevin Owens Baron Corbin d. J. Enterprise to win WWE Intercontinental Title
Divas Chamber:
As the Divas' Chamber began, Bayley headed to the ring, so concerned about entering the Elimination Chamber she couldn't even hug people. Bayley waited for the other women- but just as the women went through, Stephanie McMahon headed in with Charlotte and Eva Marie, then took the mic.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this amazing moment- a moment which I, myself, gave you. You demanded it, and I GAVE DIVAS A CHANCE!" The crowd booed.
"And I know the problems you're saying, and I'm willing to help you all out here tonight. You made it clear who you want, and I will give them to you. You want a potential rebirth of the Divas' division, and I'll give it to you. You wanted Paige...and I'm giving her to you. Boys, put her out of the Chamber. Charlotte, you take hers- Paige is now starting the match!"
The crowd booed as the chambers were switched, and Paige and Bayley shrugged. Bayley hugged Paige, then the two began the match...
1- Bayley 2- Paige
Both of the two tried pacing themselves, knowing that there was a marathon. Even with this, Paige tried making her friend submit as Bayley was more than willing to add another resident to Hug City. The two kept fighting, waiting as the match continued, as each one stayed in the middle of the ring to keep the attacks to a minimum before the lights went down...
3- Nikki Bella
As Nikki Bella headed into the ring, she tried pacing herself, staying close to her chamber and staying out of the match- almost using the other girls as a way to keep herself protected. Meanwhile, Paige took an advantage on Bayley, getting an attack. Bayley reversed, and went for a Belly to Bayley- but Nikki Bella went from behind and got the Rack Attack on Bayley for a pinfall.
Nikki Bella d. Bayley
Paige tried fighting Nikki from behind, with Nikki trying to defend herself for the later rounds, which lowered as the clock went downwards...
4- Charlotte
...and as Charlotte headed into the match, Nikki breathed a sigh of relief- which was less so as Charlotte attacked her and Paige equally. The three of them kept tearing into each other, only for Nikki Bella to try and get herself out of the picture quickly. Considering Charlotte and Paige didn't like each other much, they didn't notice. Nikki herself tried getting to another Chamber and closing herself into it, as the Chamber lights went up and she knew what was next...
5- Kharma
...and Kharma made a beeline for the Chamber Nikki was in and attacked. Kharma pried the chamber slightly open as Nikki tried getting it closed, then Kharma attacked her arm and slammed it against the wall. The chamber opened again as Kharma attacked Nikki, then Kharma slammed Nikki's head against the plexiglass a few times. Meanwhile, Charlotte and Paige looked, then attacked Kharma from behind, which Kharma shrugged off and waiting for Nikki Bella to get the attack going. Kharma's rage wouldn't be sated, as Kharma punished Nikki with a series of Implant Busters onto the steel- as the Chamber opened...
6- Eva Marie
And as the chamber opened, Kharma was enraged and kept trying to go for the kill- but Eva Marie snuck over and rolled up the passed-out Nikki Bella for the elimination.
Eva Marie d. Nikki Bella
With this, Kharma was furious at Eva Marie, and went to attack her- and this was when Charlotte and Paige attacked her. The two kept up an attack, punishing her and getting her down. Paige and Charlotte each grabbed one leg, as Charlotte and Paige both went for Spinning Toe Holds and then tried locking onto Kharma's legs- but as they did it, Eva Marie picked the bones and pinned Kharma before she could get up.
Eva Marie d. Kharma
With the two in the match, Eva Marie and Paige got in the middle, as Charlotte looked at them both. Eva Marie said "DO IT! Do it for Stephanie! Finish her!" as Charlotte kept looking, Paige nodded and put her dukes up- then Charlotte nodded and attacked Eva Marie as the crowd cheered. Charlotte punished Eva, locking the Figure Eight in on Eva Marie as she tapped out hard.
Charlotte d. Eva Marie
Charlotte looked at Stephanie McMahon, and said "That thing about the winner getting a Divas Title shot with you?" Charlotte blew a kiss to Stephanie, shook hands with Paige, and tapped out to her own handshake. Charlotte said "THAT'S for taking MY TITLE from me", as Paige celebrated.
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMBER:
As the tag team match started, Artemis and Jaz Fawkes looked towards the champions' Chamber, Artemis mimicking a bow and arrow as Fawkes pointed towards it. The two waited as the ring emptied, then the Motor City Machine Guns started attacking.
1- Artemis and Fawkes 2- Motor City Machine Guns
The experience as a team of Matt Hardwick and Sheldon Alexander was more than able to make them take the advantage, but Artemis and Fawkes kept fighting to get their advantage on the two, managing to survive against the two as the clock ticked down and the first chamber opened...
3- The Wolfpack
As the Wolfpack's pod opened, Vinny Saggs and Brody Broseph made a beeline for the women- but not to fight. Both guys used their worst pickup lines, and got the reaction you'd expect for lines like that, and got the response you'd expect from this. Hunter's Hangman on Broseph, Wreaking Havok on Saggs, and the Wolfpack were out of the match.
Artemis and Fawkes d. The Wolfpack
With the Wolfpack taken out, the MCMGs kept up the attack on Artemis and Fawkes. Both teams tried to make an attack, but neither one could get an advantage until the clock ticked down...
4- The Mechanics
The Mechanics were ready to fight, and made a beeline for the MCMGs- both giving them a chance to make a name for themselves and giving Artemis and Fawkes a chance to rest. The MCMGs fought Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder with their high flying skills, dazzling them and taking the advantage. Future Shock on Wilder, and The Mechanics were out as the clock ticked...
Motor City Machine Guns d. The Mechanics
5- London and Kendrick
London and Kendrick tried to separate themselves, going after both teams. Paul London went after the MCMGs, while The Brian Kendrick attacked Artemis and Fawkes. This attempt was shrewder than most teams, but it separated things and punished both. Shellshock by Sheldon Alexander, Wreaking Havok by Jaz Fawkes, and both were done quickly before the teams fought.
Motor City Machine Guns d. London and Kendrick
Artemis got a jump on Matt Hardwick, punishing him with a series of attacks. A Hunter's Hangman was locked in, as Sheldon tried helping his teammate. Fawkes cracked him from behind as Hardwick tapped out, as the final team entered...
6- The Returning Kings
Artemis and Fawkes d. Motor City Machine Guns
...and as soon as they entered, Donny Sparkle cracked Jaz Fawkes from behind with the loaded doll. Artemis tried helping her teammate, but DynamicSensation planted a kiss on her to the crowd's boos (and a knee to the crotch for DynamicSensation.) After the match, the Kings celebrated, as both Artemis and Fawkes got a low blow on each one. Returning Kings d. Artemis and Fawkes to win Chamber
NXT Title Chamber:
As the match started, Bray Wyatt was in the ring- but the lights went down again. A wind blew as the video showed someone sitting at the top, an outfit covering their whole body...
"...honeychile... ...I'm here."
Wyatt said "SISTER!", as Carlito hit him from behind with a Backstabber to start the match. This only got 2, and made Wyatt furious. Wyatt brought his full anger on Carlito, punishing him with great vengeance and furious anger to send Carlito down. A quick Sister Abigail, and Carlito was made short work of.
1- Bray Wyatt 2- Carlito
Wyatt d. Carlito
Wyatt looked towards the sister at the top of the ramp, then waited for the next person to come through, as Shinsuke Nakamura headed into the ring...
3- Shinsuke Nakamura
With the King of Swag Style there, his followers James and Shaun Price celebrating on the outside for him, there was actually a battle for Wyatt. Nakamura's strong-style strikes were more than a match for Wyatt's brutality, punishing him as much as possible. The two traded attacks, Wyatt's mind outside the match, as the Chamber continued...
4- Solomon Crowe
...and Crowe went in the match, as Byron Saxton talked about how Solomon Crowe turned his back on his old friend Dean Ambrose just for this opportunity.
...the opportunity to have Shinsuke Nakamura kick Crowe's head in really really hard with a Boma Ye and pin him within 15 seconds.
...I hope it was worth it, Crowe.
Shinsuke Nakamura d. Solomon Crowe
With that finished, Wyatt and Swagsuke kept up their attack, punishing each other throughout the match and continuing the fight. The sister started to walk slowly down the ramp as the fight continued, as the two waited for the next person in the match...
5- Sami Zayn
As Zayn entered the match, he tore into both guys, not fearing Wyatt's evil or Nakamura's legend. Zayn traded big moves with both men, who tried to fight in a three way of brutality throughout. The sister made it to the outside, as the Prices were cheering Nakamura on. Zayn didn't have anyone with him, but all he needed to punish the others was in his own array of moves. The clock ticked down as the final person came in and Sami Zayn ran to attack him...
6- Austin Aries
With the person who possibly stole Zayn's chance at going in last right there, Zayn tore into Aries with everything he had, which was a good thing, since now things were weaker for Nakamura. Sister Abigail follows, and the King of Swag Style was out.
Bray Wyatt d. Shinsuke Nakamura
With this, the sister looked, as Wyatt was on fire. Aries and Zayn kept fighting, with Wyatt grabbing their heads and slamming them against each other. Aries tried to get the advantage on Zayn, but Wyatt grabbed him. Sister Abigail on Aries- and then Zayn went for a moonsault onto Aries for the elimination.
Sami Zayn d. Austin Aries
Zayn celebrated, but went right up into a Sister Abigail, as Bray Wyatt got the pin to retain the title.
After the match, Bray Wyatt celebrated, as the Elimination Chamber opened and he went to the outside, where the sister was celebrating on the ramp. Wyatt shouted "SISTER! SISTER! I did it...I destroyed Satan's Structure- I am more evil than the devil himself...".
Sister Abigail looked, and put her head down in prayer, before finishing.
"Yes...yes, honeychile...you did that...you conquered that Satan's Structure...you are the Face of Fear...more evil than the devil...and yet, you still want your cleansing from ol' Sister Abigail, sonny boy...
I'm just...so, so proud of you, dear...so proud you're the New Face of Fear, so proud that you want your deliverance...so...so proud..."
...just then, Sister Abigail put her hands to her head and took her habit off, revealing brown hair, and then finished by taking the mask up and standing up as the crowd gave a gasp...
"...THAT YOU BO-LIEVED!"
Shara headed down the ramp as the Bo-Liever Bus came down to the outside of the ramp, as a string of Bo-Lievers headed down the ramp and surrounded Bray Wyatt, who was furious. Wyatt attacked Bo-Lievers, left and right, as Shara helped get Dallas away from the anger, leaving Bo-Lievers to feel the might of Bray Wyatt's anger.
A recap of Sting's Hall of Fame video aired, as the crowd was in awe. Sting's video hit, as Sting headed into the ring to a standing ovation, before taking the mic.
"...when I was in the Royal Rumble- I heard a lot about how Hell had frozen over when I entered the match. Well, all I can say now is that maybe it hasn't warmed up since.
Ever since I got into this business, I kept hearing about how World Wrestling Entertainment was the biggest company in the game, and how WCW couldn't compare. And I saw a lot of guys- guys I respected, guys I didn't, but some of the best in WCW, decide they needed to make their name in the WWE and become bigger names than they could imagine- Ric Flair, Steve Austin, Mick Foley, Booker T...but through all of it, I stuck around. I didn't want to jump to the greatest in the world- I wanted to BUILD it. And for 83 weeks, I SUCCEEDED. WCW nearly took down the WWE, and I managed to help make WCW great. Suddenly, though- those calls to get me to come to WWE stopped happening. I know Vince McMahon can be a pretty stubborn guy- and I have to be happy Triple H and Stephanie McMahon aren't that stubborn, and are willing to mend any fence possible.
Being one of the biggest names in WCW made me a star, but being the man Vince McMahon never got to work in the WWE always seemed like that would make it hard for me to get the honor that I deserved. But now, with this offer- I feel like it's saying that I, that WCW, meant something in World Wrestling Entertainment. That's why, it is my pleasure and my honor to formally accept my induction in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of..."
As this occurred, "Breaks" hit as John Cena headed down to the ring, Paul Heyman behind him, as Cena took a mic.
"...oh, hold up, hold up, hold up. THIS is what we've got to deal with here? All year I've dealt with all the crap this place could give me ever since Vinnie Mac left town- Antonio Cesaro letting Brock Lesnar steal the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, being unfairly suspended for two months, having MY Royal Rumble victory, MY CHANCE to prove to all the CeNation out there that I could BEAT Brock Lesnar stolen by HIM- and NOW, you're awarding Sting a WWE Hall of Fame Induction for ONE MATCH in the WWE? All he did was fight in one Royal Rumble, that he couldn't even win- eliminating only TWO people in it...and HE'S getting in the Hall of Fame over it. I'M A FOURTEEN-TIME WWE CHAMPION, where's MY Hall of Fame induction? Everyone in this business has done nothing else but betray me, day in and day out, and now this?"
"...I appeared once after years in WCW, and..." "That's great, rookie. Welcome to the big leagues then. Go carry my bags and maybe I'll show you how to be a REAL WWE Superstar."
Sting looked at Cena.
"Excuse me, I came here to take my induction for being a Hall of Famer. Maybe you haven't got yours. But then, if I'm just a person in one match who only eliminated two people...and one of them is YOU, what does that make you?"
"I AM JOHN CENA. I AM THE ICON OF THIS BUSINESS! I AM THE REASON ALL OF THESE PEOPLE COME TO WWE LIVE EVENTS. I AM THE MAN WHO DEFEATED BATISTA, DEFEATED THE ROCK, DEFEATED EVERY BIG NAME IN WRESTLING HISTORY..."
Sting put his baseball bat up and pointed at Cena...
"Great. You say you beat every big name in wrestling history...well, I always DID have a bucket list...What about ONE MORE?"
Sting pointed his bat up at the Wrestlemania sign, as Cena glared.
"You're on." Cena left the ring as a video for the final Elimination Chamber happened.
WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Chamber:
The main event began, as Sheamus waited in the ring to begin his attack, waiting for his opponent. Finally, against all odds, the opponent meeting him was someone people would want, as Finn Balor went head to head with Sheamus and attacked him.
1- Sheamus 2- Finn Balor
The two tore into each other, each man trying to finally see who the better man was. Sheamus tried overpowering Balor, but the Demon led Balor to...uh, use more high-flying or technical moves (who knows how demons go, anyway?). The two kept up the fight, neither one getting an advantage as the match went further...
3- El Toro
The high-flying, larger version of El Torito started to attack both, dazzling each man with some high-flying assaults- or at least until Sheamus started to fight. Sheamus attacked El Toro, punishing the luchador bull with big attacks and attacking relentlessly throughout the match, brutalizing him. Sheamus went for the kill, but Finn Balor turned Sheamus around before he could hit the Brogue Kick, then landed Bloody Sunday on him to eliminate Sheamus from the match.
Finn Balor d. Sheamus
With it down to two, El Toro began attacking his savior, using his high flying attacks to punish him. El Toro twerked, then hit a standing moonsault as the lights switched over for the next opponent...
4- Colin Cassady
As Big Cass entered the fray, the big man kept using the fact that he was seven foot tall (which sources tell me you can't teach 'dat) to punish Balor and El Toro. Big punches, big boots, and big...well, everything punished them, keeping things away. El Toro did better against the big man than Balor did, as the taller you are, the quicker El Toro can hit you....but the Springboard Dragonrana still led to a Powerbomb by Cassady. Balor tried fighting back, only for Cassidy to try for a Chokeslam. Balor kicked at Cassady's legs, then staggered the giant- and then El Toro finished it with the Springboard Dragonrana as the chambers opened.
5- Roman Reigns
Once the two got the giant down, Finn Balor and El Toro celebrated- right into a Superman Punch by the champ on El Toro, and a Spear on Finn Balor. Both guys were pinned with a whimper.
Roman Reigns d. Finn Balor Roman Reigns d. El Toro
With the beating handled, Roman Reigns and Colin Cassady started fighting each other with big knockout blows, trying to take the other mastodon off his feet and get the advantage. Big Cass knew this was his best chance to make a name for himself in WWE, and he started pummeling Reigns with everything he had in him. Reigns fought back with the same intensity, and as the final chamber of the night opened, the fight was going brutally...
6- Daniel Bryan
The crowd went wild as Daniel Bryan attacked, trying to pick his spot and attack- but the power of both Cassady and Reigns was too much for one man to take. Bryan tried to trade blows, but both Reigns and Big Cass kept up the assault. Bryan tried scaling back and taking the winner, only for both guys to turn their attention on him. Cassady struck first, then went for the big chokeslam- but Daniel Bryan got up and reversed it, locking the YES! Lock in on Cassady. Cassady tried to fight out, but tapped out to the move.
Daniel Bryan d. Colin Cassady
With it finally down to two, the two men saw it as the real championship match and fought accordingly. Reigns put his fist up and cocked it to the Mania sign, as Bryan put his fingers up and pointed a YES! to the same sign. Bryan and Reigns kept up the fight, using all their best attacks, getting to the outside. Bryan tried to get some big kicks to Reigns, trying to throw the champ against the chains. Reigns tried getting Bryan into the steel or the chains, but Bryan kept trying to get out of the picture. Finally, the two were caught by the chains, two Chambers in between them. Bryan set up for the Knee Plus as Reigns cocked his fist, and both men stared at each other and ran. Bryan tried to get up for the Knee Plus and hit it...
...but Roman Reigns held the Spear inside, sending Bryan straight through the Chamber's plexiglass and taking him down.
The pinfall was academic, and the champion retained his title. After the match, Roman Reigns held his title aloft, then tried to help Daniel Bryan up in a show of respect. Bryan did, then shook Reigns's hand. Daniel Bryan took the handshake, but even that didn't seem to console him. Daniel Bryan started a NO! chant, slowly stopping doing the movement, and slowly, softly going "NO...NO...No...No...no...no...no..." as the PPV ended...
Jagliki: 7 Brainbustaaaaaaaah!: 11 Cageking: 4
Brainbustaaaaaaaaah! wins! Check your messages for your prize.
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Post by Reflecto on Sept 2, 2015 17:36:34 GMT -5
Raw, February 23.
Raw started up with a bang, as John Cena came to the ring flanked by Paul Heyman, Bull Dempsey, and Nikki Bella. Bella, slightly less terrified around Cena as she had been for the last month, still was staying at Dempsey's side as John Cena started talking about how in the last year, everyone in the WWE Universe had betrayed him. They betrayed him when Antonio Cesaro lost the WWE the WWE World Heavyweight Championship to Brock Lesnar and they took his side, they betrayed him when they turned on an innocent flower like his girlfriend, Nikki Bella, for daring to finally put The Rock in his place like he deserved to be, and they betrayed him when they forced him out of the WWE ring for some evaluation over the world betraying him...but through it all, he thought he was at least respected. Then, last night, the WWE itself betrayed him for the final time. STING, some worthless two-bit rookie who only appeared in one Royal Rumble match, that he didn't even win, is going to enter the WWE Hall of Fame this year. John Cena's a 14-time World Champion, for a full decade now, John Cena's been the man- and yet WWE won't even think of putting him in the Hall of Fame for all his honors, and Sting waltzes in here and takes a Hall of Fame spot for stuff he did in the minor leagues? For 10 years, Vince McMahon tells him what happened in WCW was worthless, and now some WCW guy gets to be a Hall of Famer and not the man who has made the WWE Universe since it became the WWE. The WWE Universe has betrayed him, the WWE has betrayed him- and John Cena refuses to be betrayed anymore. If Sting gets to be in the Hall of Fame instead of him- then Sting's career will end at Wrestlemania at John Cena's hands.
After winning the United States Championship at Elimination Chamber, Bad News Barrett had to deal with Tyson Kidd, the former champion, invoking his rematch clause. David Hart Smith was in his cousin-in-law's corner to watch his back, which was quickly countered...sort of...as Barrett had Heath Slater watching his. This didn't work as well for the new champion as he'd think, but we're afraid we've got some good news, Barrett was still able to overpower the former champion- FACT. Barrett managed to get the Bullhammer on Kidd, getting the easy victory.
Backstage, Veronica Lane was standing alongside Antonio Cesaro, holding the contract he won in last night's Wrestlemania Moment Elimination Chamber match. Cesaro talked about how the last year was the most momentous year in his career. He won the first annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, he became a champion, he became a hero- but Wrestlemania is the night when stars become immortals. At Wrestlemania, it separates the flavors of the month from the icons of this industry- and once you have your Wrestlemania Moment, you'll be remembered as one of the greatest in the sport forever. He knows the rule of this contract means he can't add himself to Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar and get the WWE World Heavyweight Championship back- but he's more than willing to challenge the winner. As for right now, though, he's going to settle for having his Wrestlemania Moment when he makes his match and have a match worthy of being called one of the greatest in Wrestlemania history. Lane asked if this means he's decided what the match will be- and Cesaro said "I already decided...", then walked off.
New Intercontinental Champion Baron Corbin and the other members of 3 Man Bullet headed to the ring so that Corbin could defend the Intercontinental Title against former champion Jimmy Uso, with the Lone Wolf of...uh...the 3-plus person group looking just as focused and determined as ever. Finn Balor was more animated about Corbin's win than even Corbin was, saying that even though Balor lost in his Elimination Chamber match, he's sure at least one member of 3 Man Bullet could destroy any comer, and he knows there is something bigger for him in the future as 3 Man Bullet goes onward and upward. Balor took the Intercontinental Title belt from Corbin as Jimmy Uso tried to fight back against Corbin's might...which didn't particularly work out well for him. End of Days, and Corbin got a big victory. Baron Corbin glared as Finn Balor held up the title, before the video changed over to the newest induction in the WWE Hall of Fame- Larry Zybysko.
Backstage, Antonio Cesaro was alongside the team of El Toro and El Torito. Cesaro and Toro started chatting eagerly about something, with Cesaro claiming that he had to thank him for letting him pretend to be him once to get Cena. Toro nodded and kept talking, but El Torito was too in awe of something else. Cesaro asked Torito if he liked it, which Torito nodded. Cesaro said that he's going for something else soon- if he likes it so much- he should try and get it himself. Torito said "Si, si!" excitedly and hugged it, as the camera shifted over to the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy.
Fresh off his brother putting his career on the line in a Wrestlemania match, Cody Rhodes had to deal with the might of J. Enterprise. Enterprise was able to get the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion in a bad way following this new development in the (possible end of?) his career, taking it to Cody in a big way. Superkick party followed, only to be blocked by Cody. Cody took the advantage- but the screen shifted over to Goldust's video effects. Since, of course, people in the ring can absolutely see what video effect is being used in a real-life match because pro wrestling merges the line between reality and a movie, Cody Rhodes got distracted, giving J. Enterprise the victory. Cody threw a tantrum as the screen said "one more month..." following the match...
Backstage, Stephanie McMahon was alongside Eva Marie, who was being browbeaten for...uh, letting Charlotte turn on her in the Elimination Chamber. This led to more problems for Stephanie, as Paige headed into her office to gloat over her win in the Chamber. Paige said that this was a great opportunity for her, as now Stephanie can prove how great a leader she is. She remembers what Stephanie said on Smackdown- she said to Eva Marie, the winner of the Elimination Chamber match got a shot against Stephanie for the Divas' Championship at Wrestlemania...and now, as Elimination Chamber winner, she's calling that shot in right now. Stephanie glared at Paige, and said that the match was only available for Eva Marie to win, not for her. Paige said she said it- and if she's not mistaken, that's a binding contract. Stephanie responded that binding contracts don't matter to her- she's Stephanie McMahon, she IS the law, and whatever she wants happens...and right now, she wants to handle this for good. If this is going to happen every time it occurs, Stephanie will do what she should have done a long time ago. Stephanie smiled and said "Paige...YOU'RE FIRED!" as she had security pull her away.
Fresh off the Elimination Chamber, The Returning Kings defended their WWE Tag Team Championships against the final team to go through the chamber with them in Artemis and Jaz Fawkes. The two women had enough of the Kings' antics, and seemed to be angry...actually, come to think of it, ALL of the WWE Divas had enough of the Returning Kings. Slowly but surely, Alexa Bliss, Bayley, Kharma, Ariel, Bianca Ferrari, Naomi, and even Veronica Lane straight off the interview set headed down the ramp together. Veronica motioned to JoJo Offerman after she went back to the announcer's seat and whispered to her, as JoJo joined the other Divas. The Returning Kings looked nervous as it seemed like the piper was about to be paid- as Bayley and Alexa Bliss headed into the ring, glared at DynamicSensation and Donny Sparkle, then whispered into each of the opponent's ears. The two women looked at their rivals and opponents...but then, Artemis dropped and took a mic. Artemis motioned to DynamicSensation, then broke character, said "We'll do this later, Gus", then she and Fawkes joined the other women as the whole group walked out.
A contract signing took place, as WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns made his match with Royal Rumble winner Brock Lesnar official. Paul Heyman talked about how in December, the biggest fluke in history took place, and it took the honor of Brock Lesnar to retire as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion away from him. But that just cost the entire WWE- it gave 60 people the chance to fight Lesnar, and 60 people failed to take down the Demigod. Roman Reigns is good- very good, but he's human. He's the right guy, at the right place, at the absolute wrong time. Roman Reigns looked, then said "Are you done?" You can make those claims when you're the champion- but right now, Roman Reigns is the Big Dog in this yard. Brock Lesnar's beaten a lot of guys- even as high as The Undertaker at Wrestlemania- but Reigns isn't running from him. Roman Reigns is going out there at Wrestlemania, and he'll do what no one else can do- he's not leaving any fluke in the matter. He will destroy the Beast, slay the Demigod, and prove he's the best in this business today. Reigns signed the contract...and then Paul Heyman gloated. For someone who thinks he's the best, he should learn to read a contract. See- his client,Brock Lesnar, knows he will retire as champion- but he left nothing to chance. See, this match isn't just 'Lesnar will retire if he loses, it's The Loser will retire. If Roman Reigns doesn't get beaten, destroyed, left a broken mess by Brock Lesnar, he will still leave the WWE a failure when he loses- the loser will leave the WWE!
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Post by Reflecto on Sept 9, 2015 5:49:23 GMT -5
NXT, February 25.
NXT began with Triple H, Randy Orton, and Derrick Helmsley III coming to the ring and talking about how how Triple H hated to say he told Daniel Bryan so, but he told him so. Triple H talked about how every great wrestler finds out one day they've lost their touch, and now it's come for Daniel Bryan. Triple H won't say Daniel Bryan's just a B+ Player anymore- but now, he's lost what made him a huge superstar and able to make it to the top. Triple H had to learn that lesson himself once upon a time, and Brock Lesnar taught him that firsthand- no matter how great he was in his career, that time was over, and now it was time to be a businessman first and leave the game to the next generation of superstars. Daniel Bryan had to get that answer, and Roman Reigns gave it to him.
Triple H then said he would hope that Bryan would get that answer- but then he's brought to Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels. They can't get that their time is over, and they taught him the wrong answer. They would rather cart around pretending to be the belles of the ball instead of the businessmen that'd do what's best for business- and Triple H can no longer stand aside as this occurs. It's time for Evolution to pass them by. Triple H WILL take back his baby, the thing he's more proud of in this business than every one of his World Title reigns- and it starts tonight with his blood, the next evolution of the Helmsley family. Triple H sent Derrick Helmsley III into the ring as Hideo Itami headed to the ring. Itami had tried to fight hard, but Helmsley- and his maid Dixie Lynn- and his help from Orton and HHH- was too much for the might of Itami. One Percenter later, and Helmsley got a huge victory. Evolution stood triumphant- only for Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels to attack. Sweet Chin music on HHH and Orton, big kick by Itami onto DH3, and Ric Flair locked DH3 in the Figure 4 as he screamed out.
The cult heroine of the NXT Universe, Blue Pants, headed down to the ring for her squash loss, er, hard-fought match, waiting for an opponent- as a woman dressed in a baseball outfit headed to the ring. Babe Cobb (the former Rosie Lottalove...about hundreds of pounds ago...that is okay to say still, right?) headed down into the ring, her baseball bat in hand- and Cobb started getting a series of big hits on Blue Pants, punishing the woman with everything she had. Cobb grabbed her baseball bat, then clocked Blue Pants with it, getting an easy victory. After the match, Cobb stood triumphant over her, getting a big win.
NXT brought back former NXT 2 season winner Kaval, trying to get to the same heights former NXT success stories had made it to in the past with a return to the company. This led to his opponent, Freddie Weston, coming to the ring for a challenge against him. The former Christian York was just as hungry for a second chance at the limelight as Kaval was, fighting the star with everything he had in him. A Mood Swing hit, and Weston got a shocking upset on Kaval. Weston celebrated as Kaval glared and shook his head as the show ended...
A battle of up and coming NXT teams took place, as Up in Smoke faced off with The Good Ship. Grace Harper's clients tried to both tune her out and dominate Up in Smoke (and in turn, stop Harper from being excited from that turn), with Constantine and Frank Griffin punishing the two happy go lucky stoners. Marijuana Warr and Smokey Don Pipes fought back, though, laying into the two with everything they had to get back into the match. A Chocolate Thunder Bomb on Griffin was hit, and Up in Smoke got the big victory.
Divas' Tag Team action seemed to happen as The Canadian Ninjas were to take on NXT trainers Sara Amato and Molly Holly...in theory, at least. In practice, Alexa Bliss and Bayley made her return back to the NXT arena, both usually-fun loving Divas all business (or at least Bayley trying to be as all business as possible in-between hugging members of the Full Sail crowd.) The two looked at Amato and Holly, whispered in their ears, then the two whispered in Serena Knox and Jynx Mendez's ears. The four nodded, then walked out alongside them as the announcers weren't sure what to think about this.
In...well, whatever dark corridor The Wyatt Family use for their nefarious schemes, Bray Wyatt was apoplectic. Wyatt talked about how there's some things- some things that are beyond evil, beyond even pure evil. Bray Wyatt thought that he was finally going to be freed, to have the deliverance- have his salvation. At the Elimination Chamber, Bray Wyatt walked through Satan's Structure, knew he was more evil than the Devil himself. Then, upon his triumph, the moment he became the face of fear...he was humiliated. His greatest show of evil- and a man humiliates him. Bo Dallas- you don't know what you've done. You think you're a force of good- but you awoke a force of evil, a force of fear. Bo Dallas made the biggest mistake of his life- he put himself on his radar. There are some things you don't do- you don't tug on Superman's cape, you don't spit in the wind, and you don't mess with a face of fear. Now, Bo Dallas can Bo-lieve he will be broken, he will be destroyed, and that will be Bray Wyatt's salvation. FOLLOW THE BUZZARDS.
Following their problems for the last few weeks, Sami Zayn and Austin Aries came to blows in singles action. The intelligent Aries tried to find some weaknesses in Zayn's attacks, but Zayn's incredible moveset was able to take the advantage on Aries through the fight. Aries took an advantage, punishing Zayn with everything in his arsenal. Finally, Aries went for an assault, but Zayn hit the Blue Thunder Bomb. Helluva Kick follows, and Zayn got the big victory. Zayn celebrated, as Austin Aries looked at him and glared.
Drake Wuertz headed to the ring, which seemed to go with the next match in the rivalry between Ram Amandeep and Wuertz's squeeze Becky Lynch. Amandeep's song followed, but she didn't show up. Wuertz started gloating, saying he knew she was afraid of his sweetheart Becky...but Lynch's theme hit right after that, and no one showed up. Wuertz tried gloating to the fans a little more- until Dennis Haskins showed up in the ring and said "Uh, sorry Drake- they both left the building. I...I don't know." Wuertz was told to just run the next match, as Bad Influence defended their NXT Tag Team Championships against the team of Fandango and Tyler Breeze. The two had better luck in this match, in large part because Fandangirl wasn't at their side in the match, but Bad Influence's teamwork was far better than the angry Fandango and Breeze. The two argued with each other a bit more, then slowly came to blows with each other. Not believing their luck, Christopher Daniels quickly covered Fandango once Tyler Breeze hit a Supermodel Kick on him, getting the victory. Fandango and Breeze kept fighting each other to the back as the show went to break.
The crowd gave a subdued "YES!" chant as Daniel Bryan headed to the ring in a suit, Brie Bella at his side in a worry. Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, and Hideo Itami took his side as Bryan looked at the crowd, then told them this time, he didn't deserve the chants. Throughout his career, whenever things seemed to be at their worst, when even Daniel Bryan couldn't believe in himself, the WWE Universe believed in him. The WWE Universe could raise him to levels he didn't even think were possible before- and helped him keep fighting to levels he couldn't imagine. All the things he did- he could fight because the WWE Universe fought for him, worked for him, and would be that second man in that fight to push him harder. It's because of all of them that he's been able to fight- but now, unfortunately, it's time for him to give up. Since returning to the WWE, he put his money into NXT as an investment...but Triple H was right. He had an injury that nearly cost him his career, but even as one of the owners of NXT, he had to know. He didn't come back from his injury to just be a member of the chorus- that's not the Daniel Bryan that the WWE Universe wants. If Daniel Bryan is going to be a WWE Superstar, it's not enough to be just a superstar- he had to be able to be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion one more time, to do it for all of the WWE Universe. Daniel Bryan nearly lost his career, but he couldn't just retire until he knew, once and for all- can I still be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion again? At Elimination Chamber, he got his answer. He doesn't know if he can be the Daniel Bryan the fans WANT him to be anymore- and if he can't be the performer that the WWE Universe wants, he can't give them anything less than what the WWE Universe deserves. That's why he's here to announce he's going to step aside and just be an owner for NXT, to make the next generation of superstars that the WWE Universe deserves. The crowd gave a "NO!" chant as Bryan said it's all for the best, as Bryan waited...
...and then, as the crowd was in shock, Antonio Cesaro's theme hit!
The crowd waited as Antonio Cesaro headed to the ring and asked if this was Daniel Bryan talking or The Authority talking. The Daniel Bryan Cesaro knows, that Cesaro respects, would never give up after a small setback. The Daniel Bryan these fans loved didn't turn away because he couldn't be the best in the business- he MADE himself the best in the business. Bryan can make it to the top of the WWE one more time and does not have to walk away now, not ever. Bryan shook his head and said "You don't know what you're talking about", as Cesaro claimed that's not what the business had. Ric Flair, one of his business partners? He lost the World Title 16 times in his career, and it didn't matter, because he WON the title sixteen times in his career. Shawn Michaels is Mr.Wrestlemania- he's only got a 6-11 record at Wrestlemania, and it didn't matter because every time the lights were on bright, Shawn Michaels stole the show...and THAT brings out why Cesaro's come here.
Daniel Bryan looked towards Cesaro as he pulled the clipboard he won out. Cesaro claimed that as part of the rules of the Wrestlemania Moment Elimination Chamber match- Cesaro CAN'T get his WWE World Heavyweight Title back. He can't be the World Champion either...but he won't let that setback get to him- he'll just do the next best thing. At Wrestlemania, if Cesaro can't steal his WWE World Heavyweight Championship, then he plans to STEAL THE SHOW instead. Cesaro's made his decision- he can make any match he wants in the WWE with this contract, and he wants a match that every fan in the WWE Universe wants to see. He wants the best match possible, on the biggest stage possible. He wants a match that will have every fan talking about it for years to come...he is calling his match- at Wrestlemania 31, he wants Daniel Bryan as his opponent! The crowd gave a cheer as Daniel Bryan looked at Cesaro and said "You're serious about wanting me in there?" Cesaro looked, and did a YES! chant- as Bryan nodded and signed Cesaro's contract.
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Post by Reflecto on Sept 21, 2015 2:21:24 GMT -5
Smackdown, February 27.
Smackdown started with a...well, kind of small match, actually, as The Mechanics took on the team of Crowbar and Ozz Hudson. The veteran team tried using their knowledge to take out the young guns of Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder, but Dawson and Wilder's talent and skill led them to take the advantage. The Mechanics quickly started to squash the two, as a big powerbomb by Dawson got them the victory. The Mechanics celebrated- as the show went backstage, where Stephanie McMahon is waiting- but Eva Marie and Sheila headed over, JL McKay and Emma in tow. Eva told Stephanie that they tried waiting...but it's no good. The show started, and the Divas haven't shown up tonight. Stephanie shook her head as the show went to break.
The Intercontinental Title was on the line between new champion Baron Corbin and old...semi-local man Sheamus, trying to get another strike on his friend...rival...whatever he is up to with Finn Balor and 3 Man Bullet. To the advantage, Balor didn't seem impressed at his ally and stablemate punishing Sheamus, attacking him with all of his vicious moves to lay waste to the Great White. End of Days Followed, as Baron Corbin got the victory. After the match, Finn Balor headed to the ring and too sweeted Corbin, then told him that he's done well as Intercontinental Champion- but now, if his underling can be the champion, it's time for Balor to show he's ready to be the World Champion. Last year, Antonio Cesaro started his meteoric rise that way- and if some little midget is all that's entering so far, there'll be no problem for him to win- Finn Balor's entering himself in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
Backstage, Stephanie McMahon and Eva Marie are debating how to handle this- the match that was planned had to be cancelled since none of the women showed up. The two debated what to do, only to see JL McKay and Emma, and smirking as the show went to break. This led to them being marched out to the ring in robes, as Stephanie announced since the rest of the Divas don't care enough to give the WWE Universe what they want, the Divas' Championship Committee will give you what they want. They're doing what the fans asked for and (hashtag) Giving Divas a Chance here tonight...with this bikini contest. Stephanie and Eva forced McKay and Emma to disrobe, as the crowd gave a mixture of boos for the humiliation and cheers for...uh, seeing them in their bikinis. This wasn't enough for Stephanie McMahon, as she said the fans need something bigger- in the form of Sheila beating the crap out of both of them.
The Returning Kings headed to the ring and talked about how tonight was just proof of the worthless women in the WWE. None of them could come in to work tonight, leaving nice guys like them to deal with giving you people the matches you deserve, and they aren't appreciated. People like Artemis and Jaz Fawkes get all your love, even when they couldn't give you a match this week or come in and give them a match, that they offered out of the goodness of their hearts, tonight. But they'll give you what you really want- they don't do this out of hatred, it's all about ethics in the tag team division. Any tag team that wants a shot at their titles can come out and take Artemis and Jaz Fawkes's title shot. This brought out El Toro and El Torito, as the two bulls started fighting the two guys slinging bull. The high flyers were able to dazzle the Kings, keeping their defensive attack out of the way as they kept brutalizing them. It looked like they could actually win the match- but that's when the bulls met up with a pony, in the form of Donny Sparkle cracking El Torito with the loaded doll in front of the referee, causing a DQ. DynamicSensation went for the kill, going for a Kingslayer, but El Toro dropkicked him before he could as El Torito reversed it into a crucifix, then the two bulls ran off as the Returning Kings were furious.
Goldust headed to the ring for a match with Zack Ryder, who looked more and more furious. Ryder said that the last straw happened at the Elimination Chamber, and he won't take it anymore. Ryder has spent too much time being a joke, and it ends now. He WILL have his Wrestlemania Moment, he will have it this year, and Goldust's the first victim as 2015 becomes the year of the Broski. If nothing else, he showed this well against Goldust, who had one eye on the ramp and one eye on Ryder- which allowed Ryder and his Four Broskis to get an advantage. Ryder picked apart Goldust, finally getting a Rough Ryder on him for the win. Ryder celebrated, as Cody Rhodes was on the video and sarcastically clapped. Rhodes asked if this was what his brother can do as his career's about to die...well, Monday you'll see what he has planned next for him.
In the main event, one of the big Wrestlemania matches of Antonio Cesaro and Daniel Bryan teamed up to take on John Cena and...uh, Bull Dempsey. Cena himself saw the problem, saying that if this was another one of those strange bedfellows matches to Wrestlemania, how could Cesaro and Bryan coexist, it only served to prove one thing- Sting is a coward. Sting doesn't care about the fans as much as John Cena does to show up week in and week out (as we agreed to ignore the "he just spent two months offscreen filming various acting roles"), and they still prefer Sting to him...it's a betrayal of Cena and a betrayal of the entire WWE as a whole. This isn't the WCW Universe here, it's the WWE Universe, and it's John Cena's universe, you're just living in it. The match had been...well, preparing for the attack. Bryan and Cesaro started taking Bull Dempsey apart, with Cesaro taking hold...as Brie Bella, flanked by Alexa Bliss and Bayley, headed down the ramp and talked to Daniel Bryan. Brie then went to Nikki Bella as Bryan talked to Cesaro- then Nikki Bella headed over to John Cena and whispered to him. The people dropped, as Brie Bella took the mic and said "SHOW'S OVER. WE'RE ON STRIKE!". The people took the ramp and walked away...
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Post by Reflecto on Sept 27, 2015 19:26:55 GMT -5
Raw, March 2.
Raw started up outside the arena with an "Earlier Today", as a series of WWE superstars were picketing. Stephanie McMahon, Eva Marie, and Sheila headed to the outside of the arena, as Bayley and Alexa Bliss headed to the forefront to give the demands of the strikers. Stephanie said that their little game was all well and good, you got to have a weekend off now and then, but this is Monday Night. Raw's going live at 9 p.m., and they need to have an episode of Raw. Stephanie asked the demands, as Bliss said that demand number 1- Rehire Paige. Bayley said demand number 2- Surrender the WWE Divas' Championship and award it BACK to Paige. Bliss said Demand number 3- Surrender the NXT Women's Championship...and the whole crew of strikers said Demand number 4: They'll end the strike when Stephanie McMahon resigns as head of WWE! Stephanie looked at the demands of the strikers, and considered them...for a second, as she said that she's already found some strikebreakers. There's always something Stephanie can use to get people to cross the line... and the people striking may want to know that there's going to be some repercussions for this.
The first match where a strikebreaker was seen occurred, as Alexander Rusev showed up against a local talent. Lana talked about how this was the disgust of America, where all the American workers are so lazy, so unwilling to do what was best for the collective and work if they do not get what they wanted. Luckily, true Russian heroes, who take the honor of a great leader and a great man like Vladimir Putin, will work for the collective without a problem. This led to the same as normal to the local talent- Rusev Crush, Rusev Destroy, Rusev Make Humble- and as the crowd booed, the Russian flag fell- in favor of the American flag. Jack Swagger headed down the ramp, saying that he hated to break the strike of his fellow workers, but he was going to fight back for what is right. Stephanie promised him anything he wanted to cross the picket line, and if he's doing it- he wants the one thing he would give anything for: he wanted Alexander Rusev at Wrestlemania. Rusev glared, as Lana gloated how many times Rusev has defeated Swagger in the past. Rusev is just proof he is better than Swagger, much like Russia is just better than America. Jack Swagger...you have heart. You have the ambition of a Russian man. So, Rusev will be fair. Rusev will fight him at Wrestlemania 31, on one condition: If Jack Swagger loses this time, then he must surrender his American citizenship and allow Lana to raise him to be a champion, like only a Russian can be. Swagger shook his head, then looked at the flag and said "If it gives me one last chance at Rusev...I accept."
In the ring, a double-whammy of big strikebreakers happened, as the Bo-Liever Bus drove through. Bo Dallas, Shara, and a 100% Non-Union group of Bo-Lievers headed to the ring to some boos as they waited for Wyatt Family member Luke Harper. Whether the Wyatt Family cared about labor problems was still unknown, as Chris Jericho said that he had received word that in exchange for Harper agreeing to cross the picket line and wrestle for Stephanie tonight, Stephanie McMahon allowed Harper to enter the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Harper didn't need the help if it got him a chance to attack Bo Dallas, brutalizing Dallas for his attempts to humiliate Harper's leader. However, Dallas had allies with him, as the Bo-Lievers were right there to punish Harper. This got an advantage, as the Bo-Dog was hit on Harper and Bo Dallas got a big victory. Dallas took the mic and talked about how he knows Bray Wyatt may be unhappy, but he should understand- he did it for all the people in the crowd. Bray Wyatt has talked about how he wants to be a face of fear to the crowd...but these people don't need a face of fear to rule over them. They need something to look up to. Dallas knows these people- they want a hero to look up to, not a villain to be afraid of. These people holding up cell phones- Bray Wyatt claims they're all his fireflies following him, but Bo Dallas wants to look at them as people who stare into the darkness, and want to be that one point of light in an arena saying that the darkness hasn't taken hold here! The forces of light will always take over the forces of darkness. Good will always triumph over evil. The face of fear can always be beaten by a face of hope...you just have to BO-LIEVE!
Stephanie McMahon came to the ring and announced that, even if the WWE Divas are the core of this little...walkout by ungrateful performers, Stephanie McMahon is here to give the fans the Divas' action that they deserve, from people who care enough about the fans that they will actually show up and wrestle for them. No matter what their signs or your hashtags say, Stephanie McMahon will Give Divas A Chance in WWE. That's why she's found two replacement Divas who actually respect the fact you can't change over power if you don't like a couple replacements...as Performance Center students Danyah and Sendai Sachiko (sold as Christina Rivera and Sachiko Kawai), headed to the ring to...try...and have a WWE-quality Divas' match. It wasn't hard with their own work, but was rather harder...when the WWE Divas went through the crowd and beat the crap out of the two of them for being scabs. Alexa Bliss and Bayley held up '#GiveDivasAChance' signs as the scabs got beaten down- with security heading down to attack them. Bayley and Alexa got restrained, as the Divas' Championship Committee headed down the ramp- with Eva Marie slapping Bayley as Sheila kneed Alexa in the midsection.
The Returning Kings were WALKING~! to defend their WWE Tag Team Championships- when Artemis and Jaz Fawkes intercepted them. The two of them reminded them that there is a strike going on, and it's their duty to do what the roster said- only for Donny Sparkle to ask why should they? The entire strikers are a bunch of guys here who treat them like second-class citizens for being strong, confident kings- the whole strike was organized by a bunch of worthless women who'd never give two nice guys like them a chance anyway...they made it this far because they stopped asking what's good for everyone else in this business and started asking what was in it for US? Artemis and Fawkes reminded them that they are the number one contenders and they want their title shot...as DynamicSensation said "we don't see a reason to do what you want if you're just top contenders", before the two walked to the ring- and they had the challenge of United States Champion Bad News Barrett and Heath Slater crossing the picket line. Michael Cole talked about how before the show, Barrett was informed if he continued to strike, Stephanie McMahon intended to strip him of the United States Championship- and how both Barrett and Slater got the deal sweetened, and were officially entered into the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal for agreeing. This didn't change they weren't totally ready to fight, as the Returning Kings feasted on Heath Slater. Happening followed, and the former Nexus members got the loss.
A Hall of Fame induction video for the inaugurial Warrior Award winner, Connor "The Crusher" Michalek, aired- before Cody Rhodes went to the ring. Cody said that even with the strike going on, he had to come out here to talk about the end of a career. At Wrestlemania, I finally get to shut down my older half-brother and show him what Evolution proved long ago: I'm the better wrestler than him, I'm the better man than him- and I'm here to announce the final proof to proof how pathetic Goldust is and always has been. See, he pulled strings with Stephanie McMahon- the guest referee for our match has been announced- it'll be the man who he loved most in this world, the father figure he's been looking for his whole life...Randy Orton! Orton headed to the ring at Cody's side, as Goldust headed to the ring and clapped, but said that unfortunately, Randy won't get this chance either. You see, apparently Stephanie's been throwing favors around to get people to break the strike tonight, and even if it means he has to be Stephanie's lapdog, even if it means tonight he'll have to team with his brother later tonight one more time- he did it, because he just wanted this boon that much. Tonight, Stephanie made the boon to get him off the picket lines- and she chose the special referee...this man. The crowd cheered as Dusty Rhodes headed down the ramp and took Goldust's side, hugging him, as Cody Rhodes looked and just smiled. This was perfect for him even more- now, I don't get to just prove I'm a better wrestler, prove I'm a better man- but at Wrestlemania, you'll see once and for all our father loved ME more than YOU when he raises MY HAND as the victor and ends your career.
Outside, Roman Reigns was in the picket line, as Eva Marie and Sheila headed out to the ring and told him he had a match in the main event tonight. Reigns looked at both, and said "I'm in the picket line." Eva Marie continued to claim that Stephanie McMahon told them to inform Reigns that, as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, they have certain responsibilities the rest of the roster doesn't have, and Reigns countered that he's one with the rest of the roster. Eva Marie then dropped the hammer- by order of Stephanie McMahon, either Reigns crosses the picket line, or he will immediately be stripped of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, forfeit his main event match with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania...and as he would forfeit the match, instantly be forced to leave the WWE. Reigns looked, as Seth Rollins turned to him and said "It's not worth it. If you go, I'll go...", as Reigns looked at the other wrestlers on the picket line, who nodded..., as Reigns and Rollins headed out. Rollins said "We won't let her win...besides, I did kind of want one of these boons your boss is promising anyway." This led to a tag team match in the main event between Reigns and Rollins and the Wrestlemania match of Goldust and Cody Rhodes...and honestly, even if the former Shield members didn't expect to wrestle tonight, the fact Goldust and Cody Rhodes had firmly imploded meant that this was an easy night for them. Reigns didn't have to do anything except sit there and punch people, as Seth Rollins took the advantage. Curb Stomp on Cody Rhodes, and Rollins got a big victory. After the match, Rollins took the mic- saying that he saw all night how Stephanie McMahon was throwing around boons to get people to cross the picket line. He crossed it- and he wants what he wants in exchange. Rollins did this, then he wants a chance to prove he's every bit as good as Roman Reigns, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. He wants to prove he's as good as Dean Ambrose, the former NXT World Champion. Roman Reigns looked and put his title belt up, as Rollins said he didn't want that- he'd never go against his brother like that. He wants the only thing equal to that. Stephanie wants to give him a boon- book the match for him- at Wrestlemania, Seth Rollins doesn't want a spot in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal- he wants to take out the greatest Wrestlemania superstar ever- he wants The Undertaker at Wrestlemania!
Stephanie McMahon finally headed out to the ring, as she demanded that the striking WWE superstars come into the building. The WWE roster were led down, surrounded by security. Stephanie McMahon said that she had a full night to think about their demands...but honestly, she only needed a few seconds, she just wanted to make the roster twist in the wind. Stephanie said that the WWE roster doesn't get it- Stephanie McMahon's control is total- she RUNS the WWE, she will always run the WWE, and what she says goes. The only person who is truly indispensible in this business is Stephanie McMahon, and for everyone in that picket line, there's one thousand people on the other side of the door who'll do whatever she says, and thousands of people like all these mindless sheep in Newark who'll baa for whoever replaces them as if they're stars. Stephanie refuses all the demands made by the roster, and if they don't like it, there's the door- THEY'RE ALL FIIIIIIIIIII...and just then, a barely recognizable person, sold by Michael Cole as USA executive Bonnie Hammer, headed down the ramp. Hammer talked about how no matter how much power Stephanie McMahon may have in the WWE, there is a contract between WWE and the USA Network. When NBC-Universal signed their contract with WWE, WWE promised them a certain number of superstars- and if Stephanie fires the WWE roster, she is officially in breach of contract with NBC-Universal. Stephanie McMahon claimed contracts don't matter, ONLY STEPHANIE MCMAHON matters- and that she isn't afraid of Hammer's claims- as Hammer dropped the...well, hammer- if Stephanie McMahon tries to give replacement players on WWE programming, USA has the right to cancel Raw and Smackdown effective immediately. Stephanie considered this huge hammer...for about ten seconds, and said "If that's the case, I'll cancel Raw and Smackdown myself!" Stephanie has all the power, in perpetuity, and if we have a WWE Network, then I'll just end the shows and be the ONLY one who matters. WWE is HER toy, WWE is HERS to break, and even then, the WWE roster has...NO CHANCE IN HELL...oh, that's not what Stephanie McMahon said, that's Vince McMahon showing up alongside Paige to a huge cheer.
Vince McMahon looked furious, as he said that he didn't die yet, he's just retired- and he still owns the majority of shares in World Wrestling Entertainment. Raw and Smackdown is the most important thing in this industry, and it's his agreements with the people of NBC-Universal that makes WWE the worldwide leaders. It's the performers that made this company, even more than he did. And Stephanie McMahon took three months of this, and she's ready to throw it all away just to be a star. Stephanie McMahon's done power trips before, but even at the worst Vince McMahon's ever done, he's never risked the WWE contracts to prove a point against a wrestler he didn't like. If Stephanie's willing to go that far, then Vince said "The deal's off. Shane gets the company." Stephanie was suddenly rattled, as Vince said that this is what it goes to- either you deal with the strikers, keep the Raw and Smackdown contracts- or he'll leave the company to Shane McMahon instead. Stephanie looked, and was finally trapped- saying that Stephanie will work on this. The roster demanded Stephanie lose all power, so if it's losing power either way...she wants one chance to survive, once and for all. Stephanie made the call- the NXT Women's Championship is hereby vacated. A tournament will begin on Wednesday's episode of NXT for a new champion, with the finals to occur at Wrestlemania in NXT's first official match at Wrestlemania. This got the roster murmuring. Stephanie continued to say- Paige is officially rehired...BUT, she will not award her the Divas' Championship just yet. In exchange, Stephanie demands one chance to keep her power- at Wrestlemania, Paige will receive a shot against the representative of her choice. If Paige wins, she receives the Divas' Championship back, but if the representative wins- then Paige is fired for good. Vince McMahon glared at Stephanie McMahon- then said, it's not enough. These workers said what they want- you'll lose your job either way- if Paige beats your representative, Stephanie, then...YOOOOOOOOU'RE FIRED! Stephanie begrudgingly said 'and if Paige wins, then I will step down as head of the WWE.' The roster started to murmur...only for Paige to take the mic and say she's still not convinced. Stephanie's done everything else to her in the last year- she wants there to be nothing to chance. "The representative of Stephanie's choice"...who's she going to send out? Brock Lesnar to do double-duty? Take Seth Rollins's challenge away and force Paige to fight The Undertaker at Wrestlemania? Call up one of her good buddies and have Paige fight Floyd Mayweather- lord knows he loves beating up women anyway. If Paige is going to agree to this, she wants to know she will have a fair chance- she'll put herself up against any woman Stephanie McMahon can put against her- she demands it's clarified the FEMALE representative of Stephanie McMahon's choice. Stephanie looked, as Vince said "Do it, or you lose your chance to compete...", as Stephanie McMahon declared defeat. Raw ended, the WWE Strike officially ended, and the only question- will The Authority end at Wrestlemania?
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Reflecto
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Post by Reflecto on Oct 26, 2015 9:57:02 GMT -5
NXT, March 4.
NXT started off with a big matchup, as Bray Wyatt defended his NXT Championship against the former champion, Dean Ambrose. The Lunatic Fringe of WWE started off on the attack, trying to get his championship back and counter his brothers' big attempts to make themselves stars. Ambrose fought with...whatever came to mind- which was a problem as a mindgame master like Bray Wyatt picked through Ambrose's attacks and destroyed him. Brother Bo Dallas, er, Sister Abigail, is hit for the win- and Wyatt defended his belt- and Wyatt took the mic. Wyatt said that no matter what forces of light have- fear is the biggest belief in the world. Even if the forces of good can fight the forces of evil- when you anger evil, you wake up the full power of fear, the full power of evil. Bo Dallas- you don't know what you just done did, and now, at Wrestlemania, you will be destroyed. Wyatt headed away, as Dean Ambrose stirred, then said "Wait. Wrestlemania's coming up. Oh...I forgot about that. Um...if I can't fight for my championship- can I be in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal, then?", before Ambrose walked off.
The qualifying rounds of the NXT Women's Championship Tournament started, as announcers talked about how the next few weeks would have qualifying matches, with the tournament happening when WWE Axxess takes over the WWE Network with a series of big matches before Wrestlemania. This could use the first round match here, as Candy Bush and Aerin Hyde started fighting. Bush had...a couple appearances, but Hyde was the former Eryn and, as a former SHIMMER alumni, was required to have all glory in an NXT ring- getting the victory.
Evolution's newest member, Derrick Helmsley III, had a big match with one of the owners of NXT in Hideo Itami. The young cousin of Triple H had one of his toughest challenges, taking on the man who destroyed HHH before- and Itami's style of kick managed to give him some trouble trouble trouble trouble trouble trouble. DH3 tried to fight back, but Itami may have been too much for him- and attempted attacks by his maid Dixie Lynn managed to be ineffective due to her own ineptitude. When DH3 had this problem, he got by with a little help from his friends- as Randy Orton had an RKO outta nowhere on Itami to give DH3 the big win.
Qualifying round action in the NXT Women's Championship Tournament continued, as Baby Swinger was in action against the debuting Ayumi Kurihara. Called Niji O Ajiwaimasu by the announcers, Niji took the advantage against the oddly-named jobber. Uranage followed, and a second Axxess match was set up.
In Divas' action between...well, two Divas who wouldn't need to qualify for a tournament by any means- Eva Marie took on Charlotte. The white-hot second-generation Diva had a huge advantage over the "Total Divas" star...but what Eva Marie didn't have in a track record or natural talent, she did have in the form of the Divas' Championship Committee bodyguard Sheila watching her back- and this was all the advantage she needed. Using the unique offense of "letting Sheila beat the crap out of Charlotte and getting the hell out of the way", Eva Marie had all she had to do to get a big victory.
A qualifying match for the NXT Women's Championship tournament followed, as Yolanda Squatpump was in the ring against the former Shanna. Now announced as Crystal Ship, she managed to take the fight to the veteran with a series of big moves, trying to make her way onto the Axxess card. Injection of Perfection, and Ship was sailing into the Women's Title tournament.
Following recent problems stemming from the Elimination Chamber match, Solomon Crowe faced off with Austin Aries. During the course of the match, more benefits were added, as Tom Phillips announced that Crowe and Aries were both confirmed entrants in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at Wrestlemania. Wanting to get an advantage early against the challenger, Aries tried to cut every corner he had in an attempt to jockey for position- but the surprising demands of respect led Crowe to go crazy from Aries's attempts to cheat him. Crowe took the advantage and fought back more brutally, pulling Aries to the outside and whaling against the video wall on the ring to leave Aries broken, getting a countout victory.
The final qualifying match for the NXT Axxess Women's Title Tournament happened, as Reagan Beck and Roxanne Stackable fought it out for a spot at glory. The former Kelly Couture and Lollipop, respectively, had a...well, pretty weak match as a whole, but hey, the Divas' Revolution never really hit here, did it? Whatever, whatever. The weak match had no real high spots, with a normal rollup getting the victory for Stackable. Stackable tried celebrating- only for Sofia Cortez to show up with a sack and clock her with it. Beck tried to help her "opponent, only to be laid out as well. Cortez stood above Stackable and then pulled five Barbie dolls out, then threw one on Stackable.
Tag Team action followed, as the Rodman Second-World Tour hit the old time. Titus O'Neil and Miguel Khalifa were in action against The Vaudevillains. Samuel Beckett was at ringside, but the fake avant-garde playwright was nowhere near the force to help a retired NBA player and North Korean sympathizer could be. Titus and Khalifa got an early advantage, punishing the two with everything they had in them. A big Clash of the Titus got hit, as O'Neil and Khalifa got the win. After the match, Titus took the mic and said Andre the Giant was a hero to most, but he didn't mean *blank* to them. Andre was just another old-timer racist, and it is their duty to do what's best for the people. They're entering the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, and they'll take it over for a real hero to people- one of them.
As the main event began, Triple H headed to the ring alongside a group of the other members of Evolution, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, Derrick Helmsley III (having the ropes held open for him by Dixie Lynn), as well as being followed by Divas' Championship Committee members Eva Marie and her bodyguard Sheila. Triple H talked about how NXT's been having problems since the new roster has gone through, and this company isn't big enough for all of them. He wanted to call up the ownership group and settle this once and for all. Daniel Bryan and his co-owners Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair and his daughter Charlotte, Hideo Itami, and Dennis Haskins all headed out to the ring. Triple H said that this has gone on long enough, and if his wife, Stephanie McMahon, has to put her power on the line at Wrestlemania- he hopes the six of you are man enough (as Charlotte said "And WOMAN enough") to do this too. Triple H made the challenge: At Wrestlemania, it'll be Evolution's existence vs. the ownership of NXT- and if Evolution dies at Wrestlemania, Triple H will retire from this business for good. The crowd cheered as they wondered the teams- as Triple H said he had his team. Cody Rhodes is fighting his brother, Goldust, at Wrestlemania already, so it will be Triple H, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase Jr., Derrick Helmsley III, Eva Marie, and Sheila up against Daniel Bryan, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Hideo Itami, Charlotte, and Dennis Haskins. Daniel Bryan looked at Hunter and said "That's great, Hunter- but you're forgetting some things. First off, I have a match at Wrestlemania against Antonio Cesaro too- I can't be in it...and second off, Dennis? He's an actor, he's not a pro wrestler- and while maybe that makes him about equal to Eva Marie- even she's a former Divas' Champion and more than a match for him." Triple H looked and said that it's not their fault they have that small of an ownership group- but if they had to- then Daniel Bryan and Dennis Haskins can do like his wife Stephanie will be and name a representative for them. Daniel Bryan said that he knew Triple H had the interest of fairness somewhere in his heart- and so he'll be fair in exchange. There's two women on Triple H's team and one woman on their team- so he'll pick as his representative the one woman he'd trust with his heart, his life, and his business- his wife, Brie Bella. Triple H looked, then asked Haskins if he's got Screech on speed dial still like in the Royal Rumble...this will be easy. Haskins shook his head and said He's got someone in mind- he has to get in touch with him, and you'll see him next week. Triple H shook hands with Bryan, then cheap shotted him- as we had a Wrestlemania match.
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