NXT
Match 1. Paige and Natalya vs. Tamina and Summer Rae
Match 2. The Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
Match 3. Lucha Dragons vs. The Vaudevillains
The winners could face the Wyatts for the titles. Kalisto hit Aiden with a snap DDT and then wore down Gotch with his speed. Gotch tagged in Aiden, who hit Sin Cara with a vicious powerbomb. They hit the Whirley Dervish, but Kalisto broke up the pin. Kalisto had a couple of near falls on Aiden. The Dragons landed a powerbomb/diving elbow combo to win.
Good tag team match. The crowd doesn't seem invested in either team, though.
Match 4. Braun Strowman vs. Zack Ryder
Match 5. Randy Orton vs. Edge
This is a non-title match. Orton had a big win at TakeOver and Edge defeated Bret Hart last week. Edge was aggressive early with a big boot and back breaker. The match spilled to the outside. After a sit-out powerbomb, Edge hit the Edgecution, but Orton kicked out. Back on the outside, Edge speared Orton through the barricade! Edge ran back into the ring and won by count out.
Oh my. Edge was ruthless throughout the whole match. However, he didn't pin Orton.
Match 6. Kevin Owens vs. Daniel Bryan
There was a bit of back-and-forth action early. Bryan landed his kicks to the chest and head. He almost won with a roll up. Owens got a near fall after a package side slam. He landed a springboard moonsault and pop-up powerbomb, but Bryan kicked out. Owens escaped out of the Yes Lock and threw Bryan out again. Later, Owens escaped from another submission and landed a spinning death valley driver to win.
WWF
Match 1. Xavier Woods w/ Big E vs. R-Truth
The power of positivity.
Match 2. Nikki Bella vs. Stephanie McMahon
The calm before the storm at Battleground? Nikki clotheslined Steph and attempted to leave the match, because she doesn't need to compete, but Steph grabbed her by the hair. Steph is looking very confident in this match. She hit a spine buster, delayed suplex and the Pedigree, but Nikki kicked out. Nikki left the ring, walked up the ramp and was counted out.
The title wasn't on the line. Why would she get counted out?
Match 3. Shane McMahon vs. Adam Rose
Match 4. Elimination - Seth Rollins and Ryback vs. The Usos
Rollins and Ryback worked well wearing down Jimmy, isolating him from his partner. The Usos then had their turn on offense. Rollins hit Jey with the Pedigree, but Jimmy broke up the pin. All four men fought in the ring. The Usos eliminated Ryback with back-to-back top rope splashes. Rollins hit Jey with the Sky Walker and a second-rope senton. He even landed a standing moonsault and Pedigree, but Jimmy kept breaking up the pin. Rollins did everything he could, but was defeated.
Great match. I loved the dynamic between the two teams. The Industry may be my favorite to storyline so far.
Match 5. Stone Cold vs. Kane
Match 6. John Cena and Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H and Batista
This is huge. How many allies does Triple H have? Batista landed vicious kicks to the chest of HBK. Cena came in and took out Batista with a shoulder tackles and a 5 Knuckle Shuffle. He then hit H with the AA, but he kicked out. Michaels missed a plancha on Triple H. Cena hit Batista with a running sit-out powerbomb. Michaels and Triple H fought on the outside. Cena finished the match with an AA on Batista.
Fun main event. Cena is the champ for a reason.
Recap: Is the Industry falling apart as quickly as it came together? NXT is still putting on amazing matches, but the gap is closing.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Saturday, November 28, 2015
July Week 3, Year 1
After TakeOver, I'm taking it easy on the NXT roster this week. We're going with the B-squad, like in real life.
NXT
Match 1. Billy Gunn and X-Pac vs. Damien Sandow and Curtis Axel
Axel went for a dropkick on Gunn, but Billy ducked and Axel hit the referee. Pac took Axel down with a neck breaker and then hit a side moonsault. After a back suplex from Gunn to Axel, all four men fought. Sandow and Pac went to the outside as Gunn hit the Fame Asser to win.
Match 2. Natalya vs. Tamina
Nattie is a strong woman, but Tamina was able to overpower her in the early going. She easily tossed her up in the air with wreckless abandon. Nattie slammed Tamina down a few times. She went for another one, but Tamina countered then landed a twisting leg drop. A little while later, Tamina went to the top and landed a big splash, shades of her father, to win.
Match 3. Zack Ryder vs. Fandango
Match 4. The Dudleyz vs. The Ascension
Match 5. Randy Savage vs. William Regal
Match 6. Edge vs. Bret Hart
Edge caught Bret with an Electric Chair drop and flapjack. Bret tried stringing together some moves, but Edge kept cutting him off. Bret was able to kick out of the Edgecution. A frustrated Edge left the ring and tore apart the announce table. Bret almost won with a spike pildriver. Bret beat Edge down on the outside enough that he was almost counted out. Edge connected with the spear, but did not go for a pin. Moments later, Bret went to the top. As he jumped, Edge speared him and won.
That spear looked like it hurt. The Rated-R Superstar notches another big win.
WWF
Match 1. Booker T vs. Sheamus vs. The Miz
The Miz pinned the champ!
Match 2. Stephanie McMahon vs. Naomi
Before the match began, Nikki Bella made her way to the ring and sat at ringside. Let's see if she'll be a distraction. Naomi sent Steph to the outside, but she immediately went back into the ring. A little while later, Steph turned her attention to Nikki. Naomi attacked her from behind. Steph pulled out a baseball bat and hit Naomi for a DQ.
Stephanie wanted no part of Naomi, but she is definitely ready for Nikki. Naomi gets the win, though.
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Cameron
Match 4. Adam Rose vs. Tyler Breeze
Match 5. Christian and Chris Jericho vs. Seth Rollins and Ryback
Rollins sent Christian to the outside, which led to The Industry double teaming him. Rollins landed a heel kick and superplex. Christian created separation and tagged in Jericho. Rollins got the tag to Ryback, who went on a rampage. He busted Jericho open. Ryback hit three powerbombs and the meat hook clothesline. He went for a pin, but Jericho grabbed the ropes. Ryback landed Shell Shock and won.
The Industry is taking over SuperStars. They are a force.
Match 6. John Cena vs. Kevin Nash w/ Triple H
This doesn't look good for the champ. Nash tossed Cena out of the ring, and the fight began. Triple H even got involved a bit. Cena fought back and landed a sit-out powerbomb. Nash came back and focused on the right shoulder. Cena was going for the AA, but Triple H distracted him, which allowed Nash to get back control. Cena ducked a punch and hit the AA. Triple H pulled the ref out of the ring. Cena hit a second AA, but H distracted the ref again. It took a third AA, but Cena won.
Cena would have likely won this match earlier, but Triple H had a piece in that.
Recap: I'm upset Edge isn't a bigger part of NXT right now. Cena needs to be the one to take out The Industry. They are ruining WWF SuperStars. One more week before Battleground.
NXT
Match 1. Billy Gunn and X-Pac vs. Damien Sandow and Curtis Axel
Axel went for a dropkick on Gunn, but Billy ducked and Axel hit the referee. Pac took Axel down with a neck breaker and then hit a side moonsault. After a back suplex from Gunn to Axel, all four men fought. Sandow and Pac went to the outside as Gunn hit the Fame Asser to win.
Match 2. Natalya vs. Tamina
Nattie is a strong woman, but Tamina was able to overpower her in the early going. She easily tossed her up in the air with wreckless abandon. Nattie slammed Tamina down a few times. She went for another one, but Tamina countered then landed a twisting leg drop. A little while later, Tamina went to the top and landed a big splash, shades of her father, to win.
Match 3. Zack Ryder vs. Fandango
Match 4. The Dudleyz vs. The Ascension
Match 5. Randy Savage vs. William Regal
Match 6. Edge vs. Bret Hart
Edge caught Bret with an Electric Chair drop and flapjack. Bret tried stringing together some moves, but Edge kept cutting him off. Bret was able to kick out of the Edgecution. A frustrated Edge left the ring and tore apart the announce table. Bret almost won with a spike pildriver. Bret beat Edge down on the outside enough that he was almost counted out. Edge connected with the spear, but did not go for a pin. Moments later, Bret went to the top. As he jumped, Edge speared him and won.
That spear looked like it hurt. The Rated-R Superstar notches another big win.
WWF
Match 1. Booker T vs. Sheamus vs. The Miz
The Miz pinned the champ!
Match 2. Stephanie McMahon vs. Naomi
Before the match began, Nikki Bella made her way to the ring and sat at ringside. Let's see if she'll be a distraction. Naomi sent Steph to the outside, but she immediately went back into the ring. A little while later, Steph turned her attention to Nikki. Naomi attacked her from behind. Steph pulled out a baseball bat and hit Naomi for a DQ.
Stephanie wanted no part of Naomi, but she is definitely ready for Nikki. Naomi gets the win, though.
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Cameron
Match 4. Adam Rose vs. Tyler Breeze
Match 5. Christian and Chris Jericho vs. Seth Rollins and Ryback
Rollins sent Christian to the outside, which led to The Industry double teaming him. Rollins landed a heel kick and superplex. Christian created separation and tagged in Jericho. Rollins got the tag to Ryback, who went on a rampage. He busted Jericho open. Ryback hit three powerbombs and the meat hook clothesline. He went for a pin, but Jericho grabbed the ropes. Ryback landed Shell Shock and won.
The Industry is taking over SuperStars. They are a force.
Match 6. John Cena vs. Kevin Nash w/ Triple H
This doesn't look good for the champ. Nash tossed Cena out of the ring, and the fight began. Triple H even got involved a bit. Cena fought back and landed a sit-out powerbomb. Nash came back and focused on the right shoulder. Cena was going for the AA, but Triple H distracted him, which allowed Nash to get back control. Cena ducked a punch and hit the AA. Triple H pulled the ref out of the ring. Cena hit a second AA, but H distracted the ref again. It took a third AA, but Cena won.
Cena would have likely won this match earlier, but Triple H had a piece in that.
Recap: I'm upset Edge isn't a bigger part of NXT right now. Cena needs to be the one to take out The Industry. They are ruining WWF SuperStars. One more week before Battleground.
Friday, November 27, 2015
NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable, Year 1
This is the second NXT-only event. Let's see if they can top the first one.
Match 1. Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady - NXT Tag Team Championship
Wait! Who is that at ringside with the Wyatts? It's...Braun Strowman! This guy is huge. Enzo had the upper hand on Rowan, but Braun distracted him. The Wyatts took advantage. Enzo made the hot tag to Cass. Braun distracted the ref and all hell broke loose as all 4 men were in the ring. The ref had enough and ejected Braun as Cass landed a big boot on Rowan. The Wyatts hit Cass with a 3D, then Rowan landed a body splash to retain.
While he was later ejected, this Braun Strowman guy made all the difference.
Match 2. Paige vs. Brie Bella - NXT Women's Championship
Can Paige retain or will both Bellas be champions? Paige went to pick Brie up, but Brie countered and landed a nice heel kick. Paige wasn't a fan and hit one of her own. Paige hit the Paige Turner, but Brie kicked out. She then hit Ram-Paige and won.
Paige is not ready to give up her title anytime soon. Dominant title defense.
Match 3. Sami Zayn vs. Rusev vs. Bad News Barrett vs. Hideo Itami
The future is now. Barrett worked over Zayn's back on the outside. Hideo threw Rusev shoulder first into the steel post. Barrett hit Zayn with a pump handle slam. Itami landed a tornado DDT. He then caught Rusev with the Winds of Change and the Bull Hammer to win.
Barrett dominated the whole match. NXT, I got some bad news!
Match 4. Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler - NXT United States Championship
This is Owens' first title defense. He hit a gut buster and second-rope senton. He later hit a buckle bomb. Kevin wants to make this quick. Ziggler blocked a kick and landed a super kick of his own. Owens blocked the Zig Zag and hit the pop-up powerbomb. Ziggler got a couple of near falls. After a third senton, Owens hit a package side slam and a pop-up powerbomb to win.
Owens will be holding that title for a long time. Ziggler tried, but Owens is good.
Match 5. Extreme Rules - Cactus Jack and Sting vs. Bray Wyatt and Baron Corbin
This time, there are no disqualifications. Cactus slammed down Bray and went for a weapon, but Bray cut him off. Sting broke free of Corbin and grabbed a chair. All four men brawled for a few minutes on the outside. Sting drove the steel steps into Corbin's back. Back in the ring, Cactus landed a running knee in the corner and rolled Corbin up to win.
Match 6. Brock Lesnar vs. Daniel Bryan vs. The Rock
The Rock was added because of his triple threat win last week. We took a trip to Suplex City early. They then brawled outside the ring. Brock hit Rock with 3 German suplexes. Bryan caught Brock with his signature kicks. Rock locked Bryan in the Sharpshooter. Brock then landed the F5 on Rock. Bryan landed a suplex on Brock, then hit Knee Plus. He then hit Rock with a northern lights suplex and got the 3 count.
Yes! Yes! Yes! What an upset (or not) win for Bryan!
Main Event. Finn Balor vs. Randy Orton - NXT Championship
A rematch from Money in the Bank. Is Balor a flash in the pan or the real deal? Balor tossed Orton over the top rope to the outside. He then went to the top and landed a huge splash. Orton grabbed a chair. Balor went for a suicide dive, but Orton moved and hit Balor with the chair. Balor landed a few chair shots of his own. A little later, Balor went to the top and as he jumped, Orton popped up and hit the RKO! Finally! But Balor kicked out. Balor hit the Slingblade and shotgun dropkick. Orton rolled out of the way. He stomped all over Balor and connected with a second RKO to win back the title.
Match of the year so far. Balor had so many chances to pin Orton, but the Viper struck.
Recap: I like the team of Cactus Jack and Sting. Two old-school NWA guys. I can't think of a name, though. Owens looked good. Orton and Balor was amazing. The triple threat was good, but not great.
Match 1. Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady - NXT Tag Team Championship
Wait! Who is that at ringside with the Wyatts? It's...Braun Strowman! This guy is huge. Enzo had the upper hand on Rowan, but Braun distracted him. The Wyatts took advantage. Enzo made the hot tag to Cass. Braun distracted the ref and all hell broke loose as all 4 men were in the ring. The ref had enough and ejected Braun as Cass landed a big boot on Rowan. The Wyatts hit Cass with a 3D, then Rowan landed a body splash to retain.
While he was later ejected, this Braun Strowman guy made all the difference.
Match 2. Paige vs. Brie Bella - NXT Women's Championship
Can Paige retain or will both Bellas be champions? Paige went to pick Brie up, but Brie countered and landed a nice heel kick. Paige wasn't a fan and hit one of her own. Paige hit the Paige Turner, but Brie kicked out. She then hit Ram-Paige and won.
Paige is not ready to give up her title anytime soon. Dominant title defense.
Match 3. Sami Zayn vs. Rusev vs. Bad News Barrett vs. Hideo Itami
The future is now. Barrett worked over Zayn's back on the outside. Hideo threw Rusev shoulder first into the steel post. Barrett hit Zayn with a pump handle slam. Itami landed a tornado DDT. He then caught Rusev with the Winds of Change and the Bull Hammer to win.
Barrett dominated the whole match. NXT, I got some bad news!
Match 4. Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler - NXT United States Championship
This is Owens' first title defense. He hit a gut buster and second-rope senton. He later hit a buckle bomb. Kevin wants to make this quick. Ziggler blocked a kick and landed a super kick of his own. Owens blocked the Zig Zag and hit the pop-up powerbomb. Ziggler got a couple of near falls. After a third senton, Owens hit a package side slam and a pop-up powerbomb to win.
Owens will be holding that title for a long time. Ziggler tried, but Owens is good.
Match 5. Extreme Rules - Cactus Jack and Sting vs. Bray Wyatt and Baron Corbin
This time, there are no disqualifications. Cactus slammed down Bray and went for a weapon, but Bray cut him off. Sting broke free of Corbin and grabbed a chair. All four men brawled for a few minutes on the outside. Sting drove the steel steps into Corbin's back. Back in the ring, Cactus landed a running knee in the corner and rolled Corbin up to win.
Match 6. Brock Lesnar vs. Daniel Bryan vs. The Rock
The Rock was added because of his triple threat win last week. We took a trip to Suplex City early. They then brawled outside the ring. Brock hit Rock with 3 German suplexes. Bryan caught Brock with his signature kicks. Rock locked Bryan in the Sharpshooter. Brock then landed the F5 on Rock. Bryan landed a suplex on Brock, then hit Knee Plus. He then hit Rock with a northern lights suplex and got the 3 count.
Yes! Yes! Yes! What an upset (or not) win for Bryan!
Main Event. Finn Balor vs. Randy Orton - NXT Championship
A rematch from Money in the Bank. Is Balor a flash in the pan or the real deal? Balor tossed Orton over the top rope to the outside. He then went to the top and landed a huge splash. Orton grabbed a chair. Balor went for a suicide dive, but Orton moved and hit Balor with the chair. Balor landed a few chair shots of his own. A little later, Balor went to the top and as he jumped, Orton popped up and hit the RKO! Finally! But Balor kicked out. Balor hit the Slingblade and shotgun dropkick. Orton rolled out of the way. He stomped all over Balor and connected with a second RKO to win back the title.
Match of the year so far. Balor had so many chances to pin Orton, but the Viper struck.
Recap: I like the team of Cactus Jack and Sting. Two old-school NWA guys. I can't think of a name, though. Owens looked good. Orton and Balor was amazing. The triple threat was good, but not great.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
July Week 2, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. Wade Barrett vs. Billy Gunn
Match 2. Elimination - Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
Wow. Enzo and Cass finally win.
Match 3. Paige vs. Summer Rae
Paige landed a back body drop. Summer countered a suplex and locked in a sleeper hold. She blocked a punch and hit Summer Crush, but Paige kicked out. Paige landed a sit-out powerbomb and the Ram-Paige, but Summer kicked out. Paige finished her off with the Paige Turner.
Good match. Summer showed a lot of heart against the Women's champion.
Match 4. Kidd and Cesaro vs. Lucha Dragons
Match 5. Cactus Jack and Sting vs. Baron Corbin and Bray Wyatt
What a cast of characters in this match. Corbin and Wyatt wore down Sting in the early going. Sting got separation and tagged in Cactus. Sting hit Corbin with a Samoan drop and two atomic drops. Wyatt hit Jack with a running senton and then busted him open with a knee to the face. Cactus kicked out of Sister Abigail. Sting hit Corbin with the Stinger Splash, but got a 2 count. Cactus interfered and the ref called for the DQ.
Wow. Cactus did not leave the ring before the 5 count. A win's a win, though.
Match 6. Brock Lesnar vs. Kevin Owens vs. The Rock
Oh my God! There was a glitch early that made it look like Rock suplexed Vacant. Rock and Owens were wearing down The Beast. They each had their own pin attempt. It didn't last long, though. Brock had Rock in the Brock Lock. Someone brought in a chair. Brock hit 3 German suplexes on Rock. Rock hit Brock with the People's Elbow. Lesnar came back with a huge F5. Lesnar took out Owens with 3 powerbombs. Rock then hit Lesnar with a Rock Bottom and won.
NXT put on another great show. The triple threat was amazing. I would love to see it for the title next time.
WWF
Match 1. Dean Ambrose vs. Batista
The Lunatic Fringe vs. The Animal. Batista hit a tilt-a-whirl side slam and deadlifting powerbomb. Dean came back with a bulldog and spine buster. Batista landed his own spine buster. Dean ducked a punch and hit Dirty Deeds, but Batista kicked out. Batista hit a spear, but Dean kicked out. Batista took Dean down and locked in a modified chicken wing to win.
The Animal hs expanded his arsenal in his later years. Surprised he pulled out a submission.
Match 2. Nikki Bella vs. Stephanie McMahon
Despite the loss, McMahon was named the No. 1 Contender to Nikki's title.
Match 3. Savio Vega vs. R-Truth
Match 4. Sheamus and Neville vs. The Miz and Big Show
Show-Miz reunite for one night only. I think Sheamus wants to lose as he tagged in Neville to face Big Show. Miz countered the rolling senton and hit a back suplex before tagging in Big Show. Neville took down Show with an enziguiri. Neville hit Miz with a reverse 450 splash! What?! Show came in and connected with the WMD on Sheamus to win.
Maybe Show-Miz should reunite permanently. As for Sheamus and Neville, maybe once is enough.
Match 5. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry
Match 6. John Cena vs. Ryback and Seth Rollins
Man, Triple H wants to destroy Cena. Cena took advantage of a weaker Rollins with the 5 Knuckle Shuffle and AA, but Rollins kicked out. Ryback landed a huge powerbomb. Cena recovered hit a second 5 Knuckle Shuffle, but Rollins blocked the AA attempt. Ryback hit Shell Shock, but Cena kicked out. Rollins busted Cena open with the Pedigree. Cena caught Ryback and Rollins with AAs. Cena accidentally took out the ref. Ryback landed a top-rope splash. A while later, Rollins connected with a super kick and got the win.
The Industry came out on top tonight. Cena will not give up, though.
Recap: After looking at the rosters, and with no plan to expand to a third roster, I will be adding a minor show to the lineup, It will begin after SummerSlam. Next up, TakeOver: Unstoppable.
Match 1. Wade Barrett vs. Billy Gunn
Match 2. Elimination - Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
Wow. Enzo and Cass finally win.
Match 3. Paige vs. Summer Rae
Paige landed a back body drop. Summer countered a suplex and locked in a sleeper hold. She blocked a punch and hit Summer Crush, but Paige kicked out. Paige landed a sit-out powerbomb and the Ram-Paige, but Summer kicked out. Paige finished her off with the Paige Turner.
Good match. Summer showed a lot of heart against the Women's champion.
Match 4. Kidd and Cesaro vs. Lucha Dragons
Match 5. Cactus Jack and Sting vs. Baron Corbin and Bray Wyatt
What a cast of characters in this match. Corbin and Wyatt wore down Sting in the early going. Sting got separation and tagged in Cactus. Sting hit Corbin with a Samoan drop and two atomic drops. Wyatt hit Jack with a running senton and then busted him open with a knee to the face. Cactus kicked out of Sister Abigail. Sting hit Corbin with the Stinger Splash, but got a 2 count. Cactus interfered and the ref called for the DQ.
Wow. Cactus did not leave the ring before the 5 count. A win's a win, though.
Match 6. Brock Lesnar vs. Kevin Owens vs. The Rock
Oh my God! There was a glitch early that made it look like Rock suplexed Vacant. Rock and Owens were wearing down The Beast. They each had their own pin attempt. It didn't last long, though. Brock had Rock in the Brock Lock. Someone brought in a chair. Brock hit 3 German suplexes on Rock. Rock hit Brock with the People's Elbow. Lesnar came back with a huge F5. Lesnar took out Owens with 3 powerbombs. Rock then hit Lesnar with a Rock Bottom and won.
NXT put on another great show. The triple threat was amazing. I would love to see it for the title next time.
WWF
Match 1. Dean Ambrose vs. Batista
The Lunatic Fringe vs. The Animal. Batista hit a tilt-a-whirl side slam and deadlifting powerbomb. Dean came back with a bulldog and spine buster. Batista landed his own spine buster. Dean ducked a punch and hit Dirty Deeds, but Batista kicked out. Batista hit a spear, but Dean kicked out. Batista took Dean down and locked in a modified chicken wing to win.
The Animal hs expanded his arsenal in his later years. Surprised he pulled out a submission.
Match 2. Nikki Bella vs. Stephanie McMahon
Despite the loss, McMahon was named the No. 1 Contender to Nikki's title.
Match 3. Savio Vega vs. R-Truth
Match 4. Sheamus and Neville vs. The Miz and Big Show
Show-Miz reunite for one night only. I think Sheamus wants to lose as he tagged in Neville to face Big Show. Miz countered the rolling senton and hit a back suplex before tagging in Big Show. Neville took down Show with an enziguiri. Neville hit Miz with a reverse 450 splash! What?! Show came in and connected with the WMD on Sheamus to win.
Maybe Show-Miz should reunite permanently. As for Sheamus and Neville, maybe once is enough.
Match 5. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry
Match 6. John Cena vs. Ryback and Seth Rollins
Man, Triple H wants to destroy Cena. Cena took advantage of a weaker Rollins with the 5 Knuckle Shuffle and AA, but Rollins kicked out. Ryback landed a huge powerbomb. Cena recovered hit a second 5 Knuckle Shuffle, but Rollins blocked the AA attempt. Ryback hit Shell Shock, but Cena kicked out. Rollins busted Cena open with the Pedigree. Cena caught Ryback and Rollins with AAs. Cena accidentally took out the ref. Ryback landed a top-rope splash. A while later, Rollins connected with a super kick and got the win.
The Industry came out on top tonight. Cena will not give up, though.
Recap: After looking at the rosters, and with no plan to expand to a third roster, I will be adding a minor show to the lineup, It will begin after SummerSlam. Next up, TakeOver: Unstoppable.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
July Week 1, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. Jake Roberts vs. Dolph Ziggler
Match 2. Damien Sandow vs. Ken Shamrock vs. William Regal
All three of these men are trying to move up in the rankings. Sandow took down Shamrock and then grabbed a sledgehammer. Shamrock threw Sandow out of the ring, and Regal followed. Regal hit Shamrock with a German suplex. Shamrock caught Regal with a standing hurricanrana. Sandow threw Shamrock out and pinned Regal to win.
Sneaky Sandow. Good triple threat.
Match 3. Paige vs. Brie Bella
Match 4. Kidd and Cesaro vs. The Dudleyz
Bubba landed with a spine buster and powerbomb. Kidd took out D-Von and then hit a moonsault. Kidd blocked D-Von's attack and landed a jumping hurricanrana. Bubba hit another sit-out powerbomb, but Kidd kicked out. Kidd hit a double foot stomp from the top. He came back with a German suplex and Bubba Cutter. Kidd hit D-Von with Code Blue and won.
Match 5. Brock Lesnar vs. Hideo Itami
Two of the competitors from the MITB ladder match.
Match 6. Daniel Bryan vs. Edge
Two more Superstars from the ladder match. Bryan landed two knees to the gut and then his signature kicks. Bryan had him in the Yes Lock, but Edge was too close to the ropes. Bryan kicked out of the Edge-O-Matic and hit a diving elbow drop. Edge busted Bryan open with a sidewinder and connected with the spear, but Bryan powered out. Edge dodged a diving dropkick and rolled Bryan up to win.
WWF
Match 1. Sheamus vs. Neville vs. The Miz
The new IC champ is put to the test early. Sheamus and Neville were working together easrly and often. Miz caught a Neville with a big boot. Sheamus hit Miz wth a rolling senton and then targeted Neville. Neville caught Miz with a moonsault, then a standing 450 splash. Sheamus landed White Noise on Miz. Neville threw Sheamus out of the ring and hit Miz with the Red Arrow to win.
The smallest man in the match gets a big win. Sheamus did most of the work. The champ wasn't pinned.
Match 2. The New Day vs. The Usos
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Stephanie McMahon
Does McMahon still have it? Steph connected with a dropkick and hard slap right away. Nikki came back with a dropkick of her own. Steph landed a spine buster, shades of her husband, Triple H. She hit the Pedigree, but Nikki kicked out. Nikki hit the Bella Buster, but got a 2 count. Steph kicked out of an Alabama Slam. She hit a second spine buster and Pedigree to win.
The Million Dollar Princess still has it. She held her own against the Divas champion.
Match 4. Dallas Page vs. Adam Rose
Match 5. Ryback and Seth Rollins vs. Rikishi and Haku
Second time's the charm? Nope.
Match 6. Triple H vs. John Cena
Just noticed that their respective partners fought earlier. Cena landed a huge superplex and then the 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Moments later, Cena caught H with the AA, but got a 2 count. A little later, he hit a second 5 Knuckle Shuffle. H blocked the AA. Cena landed a belly-to-belly suplex. He was going for a suplex, but H kicked Cena below the belt and got himself disqualified.
Interesting tactic by Triple H. I guess The Game wasn't looking for the win tonight.
Recap: We finally had some rivalry matches. About time. Kidd/Cesaro vs. Dudleyz was great. Stephanie looked good in her first match in a while.
Match 1. Jake Roberts vs. Dolph Ziggler
Match 2. Damien Sandow vs. Ken Shamrock vs. William Regal
All three of these men are trying to move up in the rankings. Sandow took down Shamrock and then grabbed a sledgehammer. Shamrock threw Sandow out of the ring, and Regal followed. Regal hit Shamrock with a German suplex. Shamrock caught Regal with a standing hurricanrana. Sandow threw Shamrock out and pinned Regal to win.
Sneaky Sandow. Good triple threat.
Match 3. Paige vs. Brie Bella
Match 4. Kidd and Cesaro vs. The Dudleyz
Bubba landed with a spine buster and powerbomb. Kidd took out D-Von and then hit a moonsault. Kidd blocked D-Von's attack and landed a jumping hurricanrana. Bubba hit another sit-out powerbomb, but Kidd kicked out. Kidd hit a double foot stomp from the top. He came back with a German suplex and Bubba Cutter. Kidd hit D-Von with Code Blue and won.
Match 5. Brock Lesnar vs. Hideo Itami
Two of the competitors from the MITB ladder match.
Match 6. Daniel Bryan vs. Edge
Two more Superstars from the ladder match. Bryan landed two knees to the gut and then his signature kicks. Bryan had him in the Yes Lock, but Edge was too close to the ropes. Bryan kicked out of the Edge-O-Matic and hit a diving elbow drop. Edge busted Bryan open with a sidewinder and connected with the spear, but Bryan powered out. Edge dodged a diving dropkick and rolled Bryan up to win.
WWF
Match 1. Sheamus vs. Neville vs. The Miz
The new IC champ is put to the test early. Sheamus and Neville were working together easrly and often. Miz caught a Neville with a big boot. Sheamus hit Miz wth a rolling senton and then targeted Neville. Neville caught Miz with a moonsault, then a standing 450 splash. Sheamus landed White Noise on Miz. Neville threw Sheamus out of the ring and hit Miz with the Red Arrow to win.
The smallest man in the match gets a big win. Sheamus did most of the work. The champ wasn't pinned.
Match 2. The New Day vs. The Usos
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Stephanie McMahon
Does McMahon still have it? Steph connected with a dropkick and hard slap right away. Nikki came back with a dropkick of her own. Steph landed a spine buster, shades of her husband, Triple H. She hit the Pedigree, but Nikki kicked out. Nikki hit the Bella Buster, but got a 2 count. Steph kicked out of an Alabama Slam. She hit a second spine buster and Pedigree to win.
The Million Dollar Princess still has it. She held her own against the Divas champion.
Match 4. Dallas Page vs. Adam Rose
Match 5. Ryback and Seth Rollins vs. Rikishi and Haku
Second time's the charm? Nope.
Match 6. Triple H vs. John Cena
Just noticed that their respective partners fought earlier. Cena landed a huge superplex and then the 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Moments later, Cena caught H with the AA, but got a 2 count. A little later, he hit a second 5 Knuckle Shuffle. H blocked the AA. Cena landed a belly-to-belly suplex. He was going for a suplex, but H kicked Cena below the belt and got himself disqualified.
Interesting tactic by Triple H. I guess The Game wasn't looking for the win tonight.
Recap: We finally had some rivalry matches. About time. Kidd/Cesaro vs. Dudleyz was great. Stephanie looked good in her first match in a while.
MONEY IN THE BANK, Year 1
There are six title matches and the MITB ladder match. It is star-studded tonight.
Match 1. Ryback vs. Sheamus - Intercontinental Championship
The "muscle" of The Industry wants to retain his title. Sheamus had Ryback on the outside for a moment. He landed a sidewalk slam and got a near fall. Back on the outside, Sheamus landed a deadlift suplex. He hit White Noise, but Ryback hit a clothesline and spine buster. He then hit the meat hook clothesline. Ryback dodged the Brogue Kick and hit Shell Shock, but Sheamus kicked out! Sheamus caught Ryback off the ropes with an Irish Curse back breaker and won.
These two brutes had a great match. Sheamus might be on The Industry's bad side now.
Match 2. The Wyatt Family vs. The Vaudevillains - NXT Tag Team Championship
Harper hit a back breaker and his gator roll to start the match. Gotch took down Rowan and used his back to do a one-arm push up. Rowan was not happy with that. Aiden hit Harper with a reverse DDT and got a 2 count. He then hit a Complete Shot and got another 2. They hit the Whirley Dervish, but Rowan broke up the pin. The champs hit Gotch with the 3D and won.
The Vaudevillains came so close to winning the titles.
Match 3. Prime Time Players vs. The Usos - WWF Tag Team Championship
Let's see if they can top the previous match. Titus hit Jey with a squating suplex and a dead lift gut wrench slam. Jimmy slammed Titus down and Jey landed a huge splash onto him. Young and O'Neil hit Jey with a back breaker/diving elbow combo. Jey came back with two diving headbutts. Darren landed a belly-to-belly and leg drop/eblow drop combo on Jimmy to retain.
Good match, but the first one was way more exciting.
Match 4. Bo Dallas vs. Kevin Owens - United States Championship
Owens caught Bo with a sleeper suplex. Bo blocked a German suplex and sent Owens into the corner. He landed a Bo-dog and back breaker. Owens came back with some punches and a package side slam. Owens went for a senton splash, but Bo moved and hit another Bo-dog. He continued with some vicious attacks. Owens cut him off with a suplex. Both men got to their feet. Owens got the upper hand. He landed a buckle bomb and then a pop-up powerbomb to win.
Great match. Bo showed a ruthless side of himself in this match. Owens had a little more in the tank.
Match 5. John Cena vs. Seth Rollins - World Championship
Can Rollins make it 1-1 for The Industry tonight? Rollins went for the Phoenix Splash, but Cena moved out of the way. Cena wore down Rollins on the outside and then hit a snap suplex. Cena then hit a 5 Knuckle Shuffle and AA, but Rollins kicked out at 2. Rollins landed a diving cross body. Cena made his comeback and hit a second AA, but Rollins kicked out again. Rollins put Cena in the tree of woe and hit the double foot stomp. After some back-and-forth action, Cena hit his flipping sunset powerbomb and won.
Wow. Amazing match. So. Many. Finishers. Cena pulls out the victory again.
Match 6. Randy Orton vs. Finn Balor - NXT Championship
Will we finally see an RKO from Orton? Orton landed a back suplex and hard Irish whip. Balor came back with a northern lights suplex and dropkick to the side of Orton's head. He then hit a sit-out powerbomb and shotgun dropkick. He continued with the hesitation dropkick in the corner, but Orton was able to kick out. The match spilled to the outside when Balor took apart the announce table. Back in the ring, Balor landed a back suplex and Coup de Grace to win the NXT title.
The Demon is on top of NXT. Another great match. Maybe Orton needs to unleash the RKO.
Main Event. NXT MITB Ladder Match - Rusev vs. Zayn vs. Bryan vs. Edge vs. Itami vs. Lesnar
My money's on The Ultimate Opportunist Edge. Zayn took down Edge and grabbed a chair. He wedged it into the corner and Lesnar threw Rusev head-first into it. Lesnar hit Rusev with a super double underhook slam. Rusev came back and hit a super German suplex. Edge then went after Lesar. Not a good idea. Hideo took out Zayn and Bryan with the ladder, and then began to climb. Bryan almost had the briefcase, but Zayn stopped him. Lesnar threw in the steel steps. Rusev threw Edge out of the ring, and was the only one left. He set up a ladder and pulled down the briefcase.
That was a car crash. A lot of the match was spent outside the ring. Rusev took advantage of that.
Recap: What a great show. The World title match was amazing. Owens/Dallas was good, too. The tag matches weren't bad, either.
Match 1. Ryback vs. Sheamus - Intercontinental Championship
The "muscle" of The Industry wants to retain his title. Sheamus had Ryback on the outside for a moment. He landed a sidewalk slam and got a near fall. Back on the outside, Sheamus landed a deadlift suplex. He hit White Noise, but Ryback hit a clothesline and spine buster. He then hit the meat hook clothesline. Ryback dodged the Brogue Kick and hit Shell Shock, but Sheamus kicked out! Sheamus caught Ryback off the ropes with an Irish Curse back breaker and won.
These two brutes had a great match. Sheamus might be on The Industry's bad side now.
Match 2. The Wyatt Family vs. The Vaudevillains - NXT Tag Team Championship
Harper hit a back breaker and his gator roll to start the match. Gotch took down Rowan and used his back to do a one-arm push up. Rowan was not happy with that. Aiden hit Harper with a reverse DDT and got a 2 count. He then hit a Complete Shot and got another 2. They hit the Whirley Dervish, but Rowan broke up the pin. The champs hit Gotch with the 3D and won.
The Vaudevillains came so close to winning the titles.
Match 3. Prime Time Players vs. The Usos - WWF Tag Team Championship
Let's see if they can top the previous match. Titus hit Jey with a squating suplex and a dead lift gut wrench slam. Jimmy slammed Titus down and Jey landed a huge splash onto him. Young and O'Neil hit Jey with a back breaker/diving elbow combo. Jey came back with two diving headbutts. Darren landed a belly-to-belly and leg drop/eblow drop combo on Jimmy to retain.
Good match, but the first one was way more exciting.
Match 4. Bo Dallas vs. Kevin Owens - United States Championship
Owens caught Bo with a sleeper suplex. Bo blocked a German suplex and sent Owens into the corner. He landed a Bo-dog and back breaker. Owens came back with some punches and a package side slam. Owens went for a senton splash, but Bo moved and hit another Bo-dog. He continued with some vicious attacks. Owens cut him off with a suplex. Both men got to their feet. Owens got the upper hand. He landed a buckle bomb and then a pop-up powerbomb to win.
Great match. Bo showed a ruthless side of himself in this match. Owens had a little more in the tank.
Match 5. John Cena vs. Seth Rollins - World Championship
Can Rollins make it 1-1 for The Industry tonight? Rollins went for the Phoenix Splash, but Cena moved out of the way. Cena wore down Rollins on the outside and then hit a snap suplex. Cena then hit a 5 Knuckle Shuffle and AA, but Rollins kicked out at 2. Rollins landed a diving cross body. Cena made his comeback and hit a second AA, but Rollins kicked out again. Rollins put Cena in the tree of woe and hit the double foot stomp. After some back-and-forth action, Cena hit his flipping sunset powerbomb and won.
Wow. Amazing match. So. Many. Finishers. Cena pulls out the victory again.
Match 6. Randy Orton vs. Finn Balor - NXT Championship
Will we finally see an RKO from Orton? Orton landed a back suplex and hard Irish whip. Balor came back with a northern lights suplex and dropkick to the side of Orton's head. He then hit a sit-out powerbomb and shotgun dropkick. He continued with the hesitation dropkick in the corner, but Orton was able to kick out. The match spilled to the outside when Balor took apart the announce table. Back in the ring, Balor landed a back suplex and Coup de Grace to win the NXT title.
The Demon is on top of NXT. Another great match. Maybe Orton needs to unleash the RKO.
Main Event. NXT MITB Ladder Match - Rusev vs. Zayn vs. Bryan vs. Edge vs. Itami vs. Lesnar
My money's on The Ultimate Opportunist Edge. Zayn took down Edge and grabbed a chair. He wedged it into the corner and Lesnar threw Rusev head-first into it. Lesnar hit Rusev with a super double underhook slam. Rusev came back and hit a super German suplex. Edge then went after Lesar. Not a good idea. Hideo took out Zayn and Bryan with the ladder, and then began to climb. Bryan almost had the briefcase, but Zayn stopped him. Lesnar threw in the steel steps. Rusev threw Edge out of the ring, and was the only one left. He set up a ladder and pulled down the briefcase.
That was a car crash. A lot of the match was spent outside the ring. Rusev took advantage of that.
Recap: What a great show. The World title match was amazing. Owens/Dallas was good, too. The tag matches weren't bad, either.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
June Week 4, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. Lucha Dragons vs. Kidd and Cesaro
This should be good. Kalisto hit Kidd with the Hara-Kiri. Cesaro landed a half nelson suplex. Kalisto came back with a reverse hurricanrana. Sin Cara came in and wore down Cesaro some more. The Dragons hit Cesaro with a one-arm powerbomb/twisting diving elbow combination. They hit Kidd with the same move and won.
Good tag team action. The Lucha Dragons got their win back from late April.
Match 2. The Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
Match 3. Paige vs. Natalya vs. Brie Bella
Match 4. Bo Dallas vs. Bad News Barrett
Two heels nipping at the chance for a US or NXT title shot. Barrett clotheslined Bo out of the ring. Bo landed a back breaker. Back in the ring, Barrett came back and hit the Winds of Change and a German suplex. Bo kicked out of the Bull Hammer. Bo finished the match with a double-arm DDT.
Nice match for the two upper mid-carders. Bo is on a roll after 2 wins over Lesnar, too.
Match 5. Randy Orton vs. Fit Finlay
Wow. The champ lost.
Match 6. Brock Lesnar vs. Sting vs. Kevin Owens
This is a big match for all three men. Surprised it's not at a PPV. Owens threw Lesnar out of the ring. Sting followed and brawl began. Lesnar slammed Owens down and then stomped on Sting. Back in the ring, Owens hit Sting with the pop-up powerbomb. Lesnar busted Sting open. Sting was in control, taking out both Lesnar and Owens. Owens threw Sting into the corner and hit Lesnar with the Package Piledriver to win.
Fight. Owens. Fight. What a war. These three men hate each other.
WWF
Match 1. Ric Flair vs. Shane McMahon
The Nature Boy and the Boy Wonder. Flair threw Shane into the announce table and back into the ring. He then landed his knee drop and got a two count. Shane landed his punches and then the Coast-to-Coast dropkick, but Flair kicked out. Shane countered a suplex and rolled Flair up to win.
Decent match. Shane picked up a nice win over a legend.
Match 2. Dallas Page vs. The Miz
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Cameron
Match 4. Prime Time Players vs. New Day
Match 5. The Undertaker vs. Kevin Nash
They're calling him Kevin Nash, but he's wearing Diesel attire. Nash countered an early chokeslam attempt. Nash sent Taker to the outside. Taker busted Nash open. Nash took apart the announce table. Taker threw him back into the ring, hit a huge Tombstone and won.
Match 6. Elimination - Seth Rollins and Ryback vs. Rikishi and Haku
After their win last week, Rikishi and Haku get a shot at The Industry. Ryback hit Rikishi with a front suplex. Rollins landed some kicks, but Rikishi sent him to the outside. Ryback landed a huge super back suplex on Haku. Haku came back with a piledriver. Rollins landed a frog splash and a second-rope senton. Ryback eliminated Haku after a meat hook clothesline. Rollins busted Rikishi open with a super kick. Ryback then hit two Shell Shocks and won,
The Industry continues to dominate. Rollins/Ryback make a good team.
Recap: Next up, Money in the Bank. Who will walk out with a guaranteed title shot?
Match 1. Lucha Dragons vs. Kidd and Cesaro
This should be good. Kalisto hit Kidd with the Hara-Kiri. Cesaro landed a half nelson suplex. Kalisto came back with a reverse hurricanrana. Sin Cara came in and wore down Cesaro some more. The Dragons hit Cesaro with a one-arm powerbomb/twisting diving elbow combination. They hit Kidd with the same move and won.
Good tag team action. The Lucha Dragons got their win back from late April.
Match 2. The Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
Match 3. Paige vs. Natalya vs. Brie Bella
Match 4. Bo Dallas vs. Bad News Barrett
Two heels nipping at the chance for a US or NXT title shot. Barrett clotheslined Bo out of the ring. Bo landed a back breaker. Back in the ring, Barrett came back and hit the Winds of Change and a German suplex. Bo kicked out of the Bull Hammer. Bo finished the match with a double-arm DDT.
Nice match for the two upper mid-carders. Bo is on a roll after 2 wins over Lesnar, too.
Match 5. Randy Orton vs. Fit Finlay
Wow. The champ lost.
Match 6. Brock Lesnar vs. Sting vs. Kevin Owens
This is a big match for all three men. Surprised it's not at a PPV. Owens threw Lesnar out of the ring. Sting followed and brawl began. Lesnar slammed Owens down and then stomped on Sting. Back in the ring, Owens hit Sting with the pop-up powerbomb. Lesnar busted Sting open. Sting was in control, taking out both Lesnar and Owens. Owens threw Sting into the corner and hit Lesnar with the Package Piledriver to win.
Fight. Owens. Fight. What a war. These three men hate each other.
WWF
Match 1. Ric Flair vs. Shane McMahon
The Nature Boy and the Boy Wonder. Flair threw Shane into the announce table and back into the ring. He then landed his knee drop and got a two count. Shane landed his punches and then the Coast-to-Coast dropkick, but Flair kicked out. Shane countered a suplex and rolled Flair up to win.
Decent match. Shane picked up a nice win over a legend.
Match 2. Dallas Page vs. The Miz
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Cameron
Match 4. Prime Time Players vs. New Day
Match 5. The Undertaker vs. Kevin Nash
They're calling him Kevin Nash, but he's wearing Diesel attire. Nash countered an early chokeslam attempt. Nash sent Taker to the outside. Taker busted Nash open. Nash took apart the announce table. Taker threw him back into the ring, hit a huge Tombstone and won.
Match 6. Elimination - Seth Rollins and Ryback vs. Rikishi and Haku
After their win last week, Rikishi and Haku get a shot at The Industry. Ryback hit Rikishi with a front suplex. Rollins landed some kicks, but Rikishi sent him to the outside. Ryback landed a huge super back suplex on Haku. Haku came back with a piledriver. Rollins landed a frog splash and a second-rope senton. Ryback eliminated Haku after a meat hook clothesline. Rollins busted Rikishi open with a super kick. Ryback then hit two Shell Shocks and won,
The Industry continues to dominate. Rollins/Ryback make a good team.
Recap: Next up, Money in the Bank. Who will walk out with a guaranteed title shot?
Saturday, November 21, 2015
June Week 3, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. Randy Orton vs. Jack Swagger
Early appearance for the NXT champion.
Match 2. Natalya vs. Emma
Emma landed a bulldog and suplex. Nattie connected with a discus elbow. Emma then hit the Dil-Emma. The match spilled to the outside. Back in the ring, Emma hit a neck breaker and a huge diving cross body. She finished Nattie off with a snap mare and running knee to the face.
Wow. Emma dominated this match. She has shown a more aggressive side recently.
Match 3. Dolph Ziggler vs. William Regal
Match 4. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin
Zayn countered an arm bar and hit a dropkick. He then hit the Blue Thunder Bomb. Zayn sent Corbin to the outside and then landed his tornado DDT through the turnbuckle. Wow! Corbin took over. He landed a leg drop on the apron and then End of Days, but Zayn kicked out. Zayn tried building a comeback, but Corbin caught him with a T-bone suplex and won.
Corbin gets another win. Zayn pulled out some big moves, but Baron connected with bigger ones.
Match 5. The Wyatt Family vs. The Dudleyz
Match 6. Brock Lesnar vs. Finn Balor
Balor hit a suplex early. Then, Brock used his strength to get back on offense. Balor sent him out of the ring, but Lesnar grabbed a chair and hit Balor over the head. He then hit 3 German suplexes and almost won. Lesnar hit the F5, but didn't go for a pin. Balor recovered and grabbed his own chair. Lesnae shook off some chair shots, hit a back suplex to win.
A brutal match I wish went another couple of minutes. Big win for Lesnar.
WWF
Match 1. Elimination - Prime Time Players vs. Rikishi and Haku
Good opportunity for Rikishi and Haku. Rikishi hit a super kick and followed it up with a leg drop on Titus. Haku hit Darren with a piledriver. Rikishi then hit a suplex, leg drop and Rikishi Driver, but Young kicked out. Rikishi hit Titus with the Rikishi Driver, Titus grabbed the rope, but the ref didn't see it and counted the 3 count. Wow. He then hit Young with the Bonzai Drop and won.
The Prime Time Players got screwed. Titus had the ropes. Controversy.
Match 2. Adam Rose vs. British Bulldog
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Alicia Fox
Match 4. Booker T vs. The Miz
Match 5. Ryback vs. Shawn Michaels
An interesting dynamic in this match. As soon as the bell rang, Ryback was all over HBK. Michaels got some separation and grabbed a bat. He hit Ryback in the throat and then connected with a moonsault. Ryback kicked out and went back on offense. He hit a press slam and a meat hook clothesline to win.
Match 6. Triple H vs. Dean Ambrose
Dean quickly threw H out of the ring. Back in the ring, Triple H hit a DDT and the spine buster. He then hit the Pedigree, but Dean kicked out. Dean tried making a comeback with a leg sweep and suplex. However, Triple H hit a second Pedigree and busted Dean open to win.
This was all Triple H. Dean came out strong, but he was shut down.
Recap: This was a great showing for The Industry with wins by Ryback and Triple H. Baron Corbin had a nice win as well.
Match 1. Randy Orton vs. Jack Swagger
Early appearance for the NXT champion.
Match 2. Natalya vs. Emma
Emma landed a bulldog and suplex. Nattie connected with a discus elbow. Emma then hit the Dil-Emma. The match spilled to the outside. Back in the ring, Emma hit a neck breaker and a huge diving cross body. She finished Nattie off with a snap mare and running knee to the face.
Wow. Emma dominated this match. She has shown a more aggressive side recently.
Match 3. Dolph Ziggler vs. William Regal
Match 4. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin
Zayn countered an arm bar and hit a dropkick. He then hit the Blue Thunder Bomb. Zayn sent Corbin to the outside and then landed his tornado DDT through the turnbuckle. Wow! Corbin took over. He landed a leg drop on the apron and then End of Days, but Zayn kicked out. Zayn tried building a comeback, but Corbin caught him with a T-bone suplex and won.
Corbin gets another win. Zayn pulled out some big moves, but Baron connected with bigger ones.
Match 5. The Wyatt Family vs. The Dudleyz
Match 6. Brock Lesnar vs. Finn Balor
Balor hit a suplex early. Then, Brock used his strength to get back on offense. Balor sent him out of the ring, but Lesnar grabbed a chair and hit Balor over the head. He then hit 3 German suplexes and almost won. Lesnar hit the F5, but didn't go for a pin. Balor recovered and grabbed his own chair. Lesnae shook off some chair shots, hit a back suplex to win.
A brutal match I wish went another couple of minutes. Big win for Lesnar.
WWF
Match 1. Elimination - Prime Time Players vs. Rikishi and Haku
Good opportunity for Rikishi and Haku. Rikishi hit a super kick and followed it up with a leg drop on Titus. Haku hit Darren with a piledriver. Rikishi then hit a suplex, leg drop and Rikishi Driver, but Young kicked out. Rikishi hit Titus with the Rikishi Driver, Titus grabbed the rope, but the ref didn't see it and counted the 3 count. Wow. He then hit Young with the Bonzai Drop and won.
The Prime Time Players got screwed. Titus had the ropes. Controversy.
Match 2. Adam Rose vs. British Bulldog
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Alicia Fox
Match 4. Booker T vs. The Miz
Match 5. Ryback vs. Shawn Michaels
An interesting dynamic in this match. As soon as the bell rang, Ryback was all over HBK. Michaels got some separation and grabbed a bat. He hit Ryback in the throat and then connected with a moonsault. Ryback kicked out and went back on offense. He hit a press slam and a meat hook clothesline to win.
Match 6. Triple H vs. Dean Ambrose
Dean quickly threw H out of the ring. Back in the ring, Triple H hit a DDT and the spine buster. He then hit the Pedigree, but Dean kicked out. Dean tried making a comeback with a leg sweep and suplex. However, Triple H hit a second Pedigree and busted Dean open to win.
This was all Triple H. Dean came out strong, but he was shut down.
Recap: This was a great showing for The Industry with wins by Ryback and Triple H. Baron Corbin had a nice win as well.
Friday, November 20, 2015
June Week 2, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. Zack Ryder vs. Fandango
Match 2. Lucha Dragons vs. The Ascension
Match 3. Paige vs. Brie Bella
Match 4. Elimination - The Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
Harper hit Cass with a sit-out powerbomb. Cass came back and beat down Harper before tagging in Enzo. Harper took advantage of the mismatch. Cass beat down Rowan in the corner with multiple slams. Harper and Rowan landed the 3D, but Cass kicked out. They hit a second one later and eliminated him. Good luck, Zo. Enzo busted Rowan open with a second-rope tornado DDT. He landed a huge top-rope splash. Harper came in and hit a vicious big boot to win.
Dudleyz, take notice. These boys are not your average tag team.
Match 5. Sami Zayn and Finn Balor vs. Baron Corbin and Kevin Owens
Balor hit Owens with a super reverse DDT. Corbin landed a powerbomb, but Zayn quickly took back control. He hit a delayed suplex and then the Brainbustaaaaahhhhh!!!!! (brainbuster onto the top turnbuckle). He continued with the Blue Thunder Bomb, but Corbin kicked out. Balor hit Owens with the shotgun dropkick. Balor kicked out of a second End of Days. Balor landed a heel kick and the Coup de Grace to win.
What a tag match. Either team could have won. Possible title match in the future?
Match 6. The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar
The match quickly spilled to the outside. Brock connected with about 12 straight punches. Rock then landed his own punches. Rock broke free of a dragon sleeper and connected with the Rock Bottom. Lesnar hit a fall away slam and an F5, but Rock kicked out at 2.9. Brock busted out the Brock Lock! Rock broke out of another submission and hit a second Rock Bottom to win.
Wow. Brock is on a bit of a slide. He needs to build back some momentum.
WWF
Match 1. Xavier Woods vs. R-Truth
Match 2. Brian Pillman vs. Sheamus vs. Adam Rose
This should be interesting. Pillman connected with a missile dropkick. Rose caught Sheamus with a twisting suplex. Pillman hit Sheamus with a suicide dive as Rose was taking apart the announce table. Rose took Pillman out with a dropkick. Sheamus landed the Irish Curse back breaker on Rose to win.
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Layla
Match 4. Prime Time Players vs. The New Day
Match 5. Kane vs. Stone Cold
Austin focused on the neck area of Kane. Kane landed a running face smash and then sent Austin to the outside. Kane showed some of his athleticism as he connected with an enziguiri. A bloody Austin hit the Lou Thesz Press and a Stunner, but Kane kicked out. Kane hit a sidewalk slam and won.
Wow. Nice win for the Big Red Machine. Maybe it's the old school attire.
Match 6. 6-man tag - Cena, Reigns and Ambrose vs. Triple H, Rollins and Ryback
What a main event! Triple H calls his group "The Industry." Nice name. The Industry then took their time hurting Ambrose on the outside. Ryback hit Dean with the backpack stunner and the meat hook clothesline. Dean tagged in Reigns, who hit H with the Superman punch. Cena rolled away of the Phoenix Splash and then kicked out of the Pedigree. Reigns speared Rollins. Cena and H hit their finishers. Rollins busted Cena open with the Curb Stomp! Ryback pinned Cena with a press slam and mat hook clothesline.
Oh. My. God. What a main event! So much back and forth. The Industry are here to stay.
Recap: I'm still amazed at that 6-man tag. Zayn/Balor vs. Corbin/Owens was good, too.
Match 1. Zack Ryder vs. Fandango
Match 2. Lucha Dragons vs. The Ascension
Match 3. Paige vs. Brie Bella
Match 4. Elimination - The Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
Harper hit Cass with a sit-out powerbomb. Cass came back and beat down Harper before tagging in Enzo. Harper took advantage of the mismatch. Cass beat down Rowan in the corner with multiple slams. Harper and Rowan landed the 3D, but Cass kicked out. They hit a second one later and eliminated him. Good luck, Zo. Enzo busted Rowan open with a second-rope tornado DDT. He landed a huge top-rope splash. Harper came in and hit a vicious big boot to win.
Dudleyz, take notice. These boys are not your average tag team.
Match 5. Sami Zayn and Finn Balor vs. Baron Corbin and Kevin Owens
Balor hit Owens with a super reverse DDT. Corbin landed a powerbomb, but Zayn quickly took back control. He hit a delayed suplex and then the Brainbustaaaaahhhhh!!!!! (brainbuster onto the top turnbuckle). He continued with the Blue Thunder Bomb, but Corbin kicked out. Balor hit Owens with the shotgun dropkick. Balor kicked out of a second End of Days. Balor landed a heel kick and the Coup de Grace to win.
What a tag match. Either team could have won. Possible title match in the future?
Match 6. The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar
The match quickly spilled to the outside. Brock connected with about 12 straight punches. Rock then landed his own punches. Rock broke free of a dragon sleeper and connected with the Rock Bottom. Lesnar hit a fall away slam and an F5, but Rock kicked out at 2.9. Brock busted out the Brock Lock! Rock broke out of another submission and hit a second Rock Bottom to win.
Wow. Brock is on a bit of a slide. He needs to build back some momentum.
WWF
Match 1. Xavier Woods vs. R-Truth
Match 2. Brian Pillman vs. Sheamus vs. Adam Rose
This should be interesting. Pillman connected with a missile dropkick. Rose caught Sheamus with a twisting suplex. Pillman hit Sheamus with a suicide dive as Rose was taking apart the announce table. Rose took Pillman out with a dropkick. Sheamus landed the Irish Curse back breaker on Rose to win.
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Layla
Match 4. Prime Time Players vs. The New Day
Match 5. Kane vs. Stone Cold
Austin focused on the neck area of Kane. Kane landed a running face smash and then sent Austin to the outside. Kane showed some of his athleticism as he connected with an enziguiri. A bloody Austin hit the Lou Thesz Press and a Stunner, but Kane kicked out. Kane hit a sidewalk slam and won.
Wow. Nice win for the Big Red Machine. Maybe it's the old school attire.
Match 6. 6-man tag - Cena, Reigns and Ambrose vs. Triple H, Rollins and Ryback
What a main event! Triple H calls his group "The Industry." Nice name. The Industry then took their time hurting Ambrose on the outside. Ryback hit Dean with the backpack stunner and the meat hook clothesline. Dean tagged in Reigns, who hit H with the Superman punch. Cena rolled away of the Phoenix Splash and then kicked out of the Pedigree. Reigns speared Rollins. Cena and H hit their finishers. Rollins busted Cena open with the Curb Stomp! Ryback pinned Cena with a press slam and mat hook clothesline.
Oh. My. God. What a main event! So much back and forth. The Industry are here to stay.
Recap: I'm still amazed at that 6-man tag. Zayn/Balor vs. Corbin/Owens was good, too.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
June Week 1, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. The Wyatt Family vs. ????? and ?????
The Wyatts have run through every tag team put in front of them. So, they issued an open challenge. Who will accept. Wait! That pyro. It's The Dudley Boyz! The match broke down and all four men fought in the ring. The Wyatts hit Bubba with the 3D, but Bubba kicked out. Bubba busted Rowan open with punches and hit the Bubba Cutter, but Harper broke it up. A bloody D-Von hit Rowan with Saving Grace and won.
Wow. That was a fight. And it was only the first match.
Match 2. Natalya vs. Emma
Whoa! Wasn't expecting that.
Match 3. Paige vs. Summer Rae
Match 4. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin
Corbin used his strength early, but Zayn got the upper hand with his speed. Zayn caught Corbin with two inverted DDTs and the Blue Thunder Bomb, but Corbin kicked out. Zayn threw Corbin out of the ring and hit a flipping senton over the top. Corbin focused on the head and neck area of Zayn. Zayn hit a second Blue Thunder Bomb, but Corbin kicked out and hit the End of Days to win.
Corbin pulled that out of nowhere. Zayn hit two powerbombs and still couldn't win.
Match 5. Brock Lesnar vs. Bo Dallas
What?! That is Bo's second win over Brock in a month.
Match 6. Randy Orton vs. Edge
Former team Rated-RKO face each other. Orton hit a snap DDT. Edge came back with the Edge-O-Matic. Edge blocked Orton and landed a diving cross body. Orton hit a DDT onto the apron. After a second snap DDT, Orton stomped all over Edge and got the win.
Another underwhelming finish to a Randy Orton match. Interesting. No RKOs yet.
WWF
Match 1. Prime Time Players vs. Gold and Stardust
Match 2. The Usos vs. The New Day
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Alicia Fox
Match 4. The Miz vs. Chris Jericho
The veteran Jericho took Miz down with an arm drag and then hit a back suplex. Jericho countered a headlock and locked in a Boston Crab. The two fought outside for a moment. Back in the ring, Jericho connected with the Codebreaker and won.
Easy win for Jericho.
Match 5. Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Ryback
Dean and Roman take on Triple H's boys. Rollins landed a full nelson suplex on Reigns. Rollins hit Dean with a German suplex and the Sky Walker. Ryback hit Dean with the Buckle Bomb. Dean kicked out of the Pedigree. Ryback hit Reigns with a backpack stunner and meat hook clothesline. He then hit Shell Shock and won.
Great win for Ryback and Rollins. The IC champ and top World title contender continue to roll.
Match 6. John Cena vs. Triple H
Cena landed a snap DDT. He went to the second rope for a ax handle, but Triple H moved and Cena hit the ref. H then took the match to the outside. He landed a sidewalk slam. Back in the ring, Cena came back with a sit-out powerbomb, DDT and 5 Knuckle Shuffle. He hit the AA, but H kicked out. Cena hit another powerbomb and won with a second AA.
Another good match between these two. This feud will continue for a couple of months.
Recap: Another good week. Rollins/Ryback will be a dangerous pairing. Bo Dallas better watch out for Brock. Orton is boring me.
Match 1. The Wyatt Family vs. ????? and ?????
The Wyatts have run through every tag team put in front of them. So, they issued an open challenge. Who will accept. Wait! That pyro. It's The Dudley Boyz! The match broke down and all four men fought in the ring. The Wyatts hit Bubba with the 3D, but Bubba kicked out. Bubba busted Rowan open with punches and hit the Bubba Cutter, but Harper broke it up. A bloody D-Von hit Rowan with Saving Grace and won.
Wow. That was a fight. And it was only the first match.
Match 2. Natalya vs. Emma
Whoa! Wasn't expecting that.
Match 3. Paige vs. Summer Rae
Match 4. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin
Corbin used his strength early, but Zayn got the upper hand with his speed. Zayn caught Corbin with two inverted DDTs and the Blue Thunder Bomb, but Corbin kicked out. Zayn threw Corbin out of the ring and hit a flipping senton over the top. Corbin focused on the head and neck area of Zayn. Zayn hit a second Blue Thunder Bomb, but Corbin kicked out and hit the End of Days to win.
Corbin pulled that out of nowhere. Zayn hit two powerbombs and still couldn't win.
Match 5. Brock Lesnar vs. Bo Dallas
What?! That is Bo's second win over Brock in a month.
Match 6. Randy Orton vs. Edge
Former team Rated-RKO face each other. Orton hit a snap DDT. Edge came back with the Edge-O-Matic. Edge blocked Orton and landed a diving cross body. Orton hit a DDT onto the apron. After a second snap DDT, Orton stomped all over Edge and got the win.
Another underwhelming finish to a Randy Orton match. Interesting. No RKOs yet.
WWF
Match 1. Prime Time Players vs. Gold and Stardust
Match 2. The Usos vs. The New Day
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Alicia Fox
Match 4. The Miz vs. Chris Jericho
The veteran Jericho took Miz down with an arm drag and then hit a back suplex. Jericho countered a headlock and locked in a Boston Crab. The two fought outside for a moment. Back in the ring, Jericho connected with the Codebreaker and won.
Easy win for Jericho.
Match 5. Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Ryback
Dean and Roman take on Triple H's boys. Rollins landed a full nelson suplex on Reigns. Rollins hit Dean with a German suplex and the Sky Walker. Ryback hit Dean with the Buckle Bomb. Dean kicked out of the Pedigree. Ryback hit Reigns with a backpack stunner and meat hook clothesline. He then hit Shell Shock and won.
Great win for Ryback and Rollins. The IC champ and top World title contender continue to roll.
Match 6. John Cena vs. Triple H
Cena landed a snap DDT. He went to the second rope for a ax handle, but Triple H moved and Cena hit the ref. H then took the match to the outside. He landed a sidewalk slam. Back in the ring, Cena came back with a sit-out powerbomb, DDT and 5 Knuckle Shuffle. He hit the AA, but H kicked out. Cena hit another powerbomb and won with a second AA.
Another good match between these two. This feud will continue for a couple of months.
Recap: Another good week. Rollins/Ryback will be a dangerous pairing. Bo Dallas better watch out for Brock. Orton is boring me.
Friday, November 13, 2015
WWF PAYBACK, Year 1
WWF Superstars' second PPV. Let's see how this one goes.
Miz took advantage of Neville and Rude fighting on the outside. Ryback vs. Miz?
Match 1. Ryback vs. Ultimate Warrior - Intercontinental Championship
Warrior defeated Ryback a couple of weeks ago. Can he do it again? Warrior tried getting on offense, but Ryback kept countering everything. He then landed a huge powerbomb. Warrior kicked out of Shell Shock. Warrior hit the press slam and running splash, but Rybac kicked out at the last second. Warrior hit back-to-back press slams. Ryback broke free and hit the Shell Shock to retain.
What an opening match. Warrior did everything he could, but it wasn't enough. I can't wait for the rematch.
Match 2. Nikki Bella vs. Naomi - Divas Championship
Nikki landed a suplex and then a sit-out face buster, but Naomi kicked out. Naomi landed a springboard cross body splash. Nikki kicked out of the Rear View. Nikki kicked out of a split-legged moonsault and head scissors DDT. Nikki retained after hitting Naomi with a forearm smash.
Decent match that picked up towards the end. Who's next for Nikki?
Decent match that picked up towards the end. Who's next for Nikki?
Match 3. Prime Time Players vs. The Usos - WWF Tag Team Championship
I still can't tell the Usos apart. Titus hit Jimmy with a big boot and full nelson slam. Darren came in, but Jimmy hit a corkscrew splash and tagged in Jey. Darren kicked out of a super kick from Jey. The Usos then connected with a double suplex. Choas ensued as all four men battled in the ring. Jey superplexed Titus from the top to the outside floor! Titus and Darren hit Jimmy with a back breaker/diving elbow combo to win.
Wow. These two teams pulled out all of the stops. I thought the Usos had it. Good match.
Wow. These two teams pulled out all of the stops. I thought the Usos had it. Good match.
Match 4. Neville vs. The Miz vs. British Bulldog vs. Rick Rude
The winner could easily be the No. 1 contender for the IC title. Rude wore down Neville on the outside in the early going. Miz pulled out a sledgehammer, but Bulldog took it away. Miz hit the front headlock driver. Bulldog was on offense, but Miz ducked a punch and hit the Skull Crushing Finale to win.
Miz took advantage of Neville and Rude fighting on the outside. Ryback vs. Miz?
Match 5. Mark Henry vs. Sheamus
This is going to be a brawl. Sheamus connected with a headbutt and then lifted Henry up from the ground and suplexed him. They then to the outside and fought near the announce table. Back in the ring, Henry landed a slam and headbutts, shades of the Junkyard Dog. Henry then hit the World's Strongest Slam to win.
Match 6. Triple H vs. Stone Cold
Two of the best. Triple H hit a knee smash and a spike piledriver. Austin came back with the Lou Thesz Press and punches. He continued with a clothesline and Stunner, but H kicked out. Austin left the ring, but Triple H threw Austin into the apron multiple times. Back in the ring, Austin stomped on H and hit a second Thesz Press to win.
A little underwhelming finish. I hope this isn't the last we see of these two.
A little underwhelming finish. I hope this isn't the last we see of these two.
Main Event. John Cena vs. Seth Rollins - World Heavyweight Championship
After some back-and-forth action, Cena built momentum with a flipping sunset powerbomb and inverted DDT. Rollins created separation and grabbed a chair. Cena pulled it away and hit a back suplex. Cena then hit the AA, but Rollins kicked out. Rollins connected with a superkick and Pedigree, but Cena kicked out twice. Rollins went for the chair, but Cena blocked it. He hit a 5 Knuckle Shuffle and an AA onto the chair to retain.
Good finishing sequence. I wanted to see Rollins at least connect with the chair.
Good finishing sequence. I wanted to see Rollins at least connect with the chair.
Recap: There were some good title matches. Who's next for John Cena? The tag match might be match of the night.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
May Week 4, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. Edge vs. Rusev
Match 2. Paige vs. Emma vs. Natalya
Emma countered a slam and landed a German suplex. Natty then hit Emma with one. The three women then fought outside the ring. Paige hit Natty with the Paige Turner, but Emma was there to break up the pin. Paige continued her dominance with a Ram-Paige and a second Paige Turner. Emam took out Natty with a sit-out powerbomb. Paige hit a back suplex and pinned Emma to win.
Great three-way between some of the best women on the roster. Paige is the champion for a reason.
Match 3. Lucha Dragons vs. The Vaudevillains
Match 4. Elimination - Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
There was a lot of back-and-forth action in the first few minutes. Enzo and Cass eliminated Harper with their double-team top-rope splash. Enzo and Cass pulled out all the stops, but Rowan kept kicking out. Enzo landed a second-rope tornado DDT, busting Rowan open and won.
Enzo and Cass defeat the champs. Is a title shot in their future?
Match 5. Dolph Ziggler w/ Zack Ryder vs. Cesaro w/ Tyson Kidd
Is this the first appearance of Cesaro and Kidd? Cesaro landed a deadlifting gut wrench and a deadlift suplex. Ziggler tried making a comeback, but Cesaro threw Ziggler up in the air and connected with the uppercut. Tyson distracted Ziggler, Cesaro landed a German suplex and Ryder pulled the ref out. Ziggler hit the heartstopper elbows. Ziggler busted Cesaro open with a jumping DDT. Kidd distracted Ziggler again, which allowed Cesaro to hit a second uppercut and win.
Wow. Great match. I wonder how it would have went without Kidd or Ryder. Maybe we'll see.
Match 6. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
I had a tough time simulating this match.
WWF
Match 1. Seth Rollins and Ryback vs. Kama Mustafa and D'Lo Brown
Triple H has teamed with Rollins and was ringside with Ryback. Interesting. The Nation make their debut tonight. Rollins took the majority of punishment before hitting an STO and tagging in Ryback. Kama made the hot tag to D'Lo. He hit Rollins with a tilt-a-whirl side slam and won.
Whoa. I was not expecting The Nation to win that match. What an upset!
Match 2. Adam Rose vs. R-Truth
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Naomi
Match 4. Elimination - Prime Time Players vs. New Day
Match 5. Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus vs. Kevin Nash
Nash hit Reigns with a big boot and then brought Sheamus to the outside. They all fought on the outside for a bit. Back in the ring, Sheamus hit Reigns with the Irish Curse. Roman busted Sheamus open with the Superman punch. Sheamus took out Nash with the Brogue Kick. Roman caught Sheams with another Superman punch to win.
Match 6. John Cena vs. Kane
Kane rocking the old school attire. Cena landed a super back suplex. He then hit the 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Kane left the ring and pulled out a ladder. Cena countered and hit the AA, but Kane kicked out. Cena ducked a clothesline and hit a belly-to-belly on the steps and won.
Average main event. The champ wins again.
Recap: That was the go-home show for Payback. I wonder who is going to challenge for the titles.
Match 1. Edge vs. Rusev
Match 2. Paige vs. Emma vs. Natalya
Emma countered a slam and landed a German suplex. Natty then hit Emma with one. The three women then fought outside the ring. Paige hit Natty with the Paige Turner, but Emma was there to break up the pin. Paige continued her dominance with a Ram-Paige and a second Paige Turner. Emam took out Natty with a sit-out powerbomb. Paige hit a back suplex and pinned Emma to win.
Great three-way between some of the best women on the roster. Paige is the champion for a reason.
Match 3. Lucha Dragons vs. The Vaudevillains
Match 4. Elimination - Wyatt Family vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
There was a lot of back-and-forth action in the first few minutes. Enzo and Cass eliminated Harper with their double-team top-rope splash. Enzo and Cass pulled out all the stops, but Rowan kept kicking out. Enzo landed a second-rope tornado DDT, busting Rowan open and won.
Enzo and Cass defeat the champs. Is a title shot in their future?
Match 5. Dolph Ziggler w/ Zack Ryder vs. Cesaro w/ Tyson Kidd
Is this the first appearance of Cesaro and Kidd? Cesaro landed a deadlifting gut wrench and a deadlift suplex. Ziggler tried making a comeback, but Cesaro threw Ziggler up in the air and connected with the uppercut. Tyson distracted Ziggler, Cesaro landed a German suplex and Ryder pulled the ref out. Ziggler hit the heartstopper elbows. Ziggler busted Cesaro open with a jumping DDT. Kidd distracted Ziggler again, which allowed Cesaro to hit a second uppercut and win.
Wow. Great match. I wonder how it would have went without Kidd or Ryder. Maybe we'll see.
Match 6. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
I had a tough time simulating this match.
WWF
Match 1. Seth Rollins and Ryback vs. Kama Mustafa and D'Lo Brown
Triple H has teamed with Rollins and was ringside with Ryback. Interesting. The Nation make their debut tonight. Rollins took the majority of punishment before hitting an STO and tagging in Ryback. Kama made the hot tag to D'Lo. He hit Rollins with a tilt-a-whirl side slam and won.
Whoa. I was not expecting The Nation to win that match. What an upset!
Match 2. Adam Rose vs. R-Truth
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Naomi
Match 4. Elimination - Prime Time Players vs. New Day
Match 5. Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus vs. Kevin Nash
Nash hit Reigns with a big boot and then brought Sheamus to the outside. They all fought on the outside for a bit. Back in the ring, Sheamus hit Reigns with the Irish Curse. Roman busted Sheamus open with the Superman punch. Sheamus took out Nash with the Brogue Kick. Roman caught Sheams with another Superman punch to win.
Match 6. John Cena vs. Kane
Kane rocking the old school attire. Cena landed a super back suplex. He then hit the 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Kane left the ring and pulled out a ladder. Cena countered and hit the AA, but Kane kicked out. Cena ducked a clothesline and hit a belly-to-belly on the steps and won.
Average main event. The champ wins again.
Recap: That was the go-home show for Payback. I wonder who is going to challenge for the titles.
Monday, November 9, 2015
May Week 3, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. Edge vs. Randy Savage vs. Jake Roberts
Match 1. Edge vs. Randy Savage vs. Jake Roberts
Match 2. Elimination - The Vaudevillains vs. Lucha Dragons
Match 3. Paige vs. Tamina
Match 4. Hideo Itami vs. Baron Corbin
Itami threw Corbin into the corner and left the ring. He grabbed a bat and hit Corbin in the head with it. He continued with a couple of hurricanranas and won with a GTS on the outside.
Itami threw Corbin into the corner and left the ring. He grabbed a bat and hit Corbin in the head with it. He continued with a couple of hurricanranas and won with a GTS on the outside.
This was all Hideo. Corbin had no answer for him.
Match 5. 4-Way - Bo Dallas vs. Finn Balor vs. Randy Orton vs. Brock Lesnar
Non-title match. This is going to be good. Balor went after Lesnar at the beginning. Bo took Orton down with a bat and hit him in the ribs with it. Bo and Orton fought on the outside. Balor hit Lesnar with a double gut buster and a diving elbow drop. He then hit the shotgun dropkick. Balor busted Lesnar open with a double knee face buster. That might have angered the beast as he hit 3 German suplexes. Orton snuck in and hit Lesnar with an RKO, but he kicked out. Lesnar hit Orton with an F5, but Bo went over and almost got the win. Balor hit Lesnar with a diving elbow and got the win.
Non-title match. This is going to be good. Balor went after Lesnar at the beginning. Bo took Orton down with a bat and hit him in the ribs with it. Bo and Orton fought on the outside. Balor hit Lesnar with a double gut buster and a diving elbow drop. He then hit the shotgun dropkick. Balor busted Lesnar open with a double knee face buster. That might have angered the beast as he hit 3 German suplexes. Orton snuck in and hit Lesnar with an RKO, but he kicked out. Lesnar hit Orton with an F5, but Bo went over and almost got the win. Balor hit Lesnar with a diving elbow and got the win.
Great match. The top 3 contenders and the champ. Balor must be next for a title shot.
Match 6. Kevin Owens vs. Daniel Bryan
There was a lot of back-and-forth action in the early going. Bryan took Owens down with a kick to the knee and followed it up with multiple kicks to the chest and head. He then tossed Owens up and caught him in the Yes Lock on the way down. Owens went to the top and landed a senton bomb. He later hit a package neck breaker and the cannonball splash. Bryan made his comeback and landed more kicks. Owens landed a sick looking suplex, dropping Bryan on his head and neck and then hit a springboard moonsault. Bryan kicked out of the pop-up powerbomb. Bryan won after a northern lights suplex.
There was a lot of back-and-forth action in the early going. Bryan took Owens down with a kick to the knee and followed it up with multiple kicks to the chest and head. He then tossed Owens up and caught him in the Yes Lock on the way down. Owens went to the top and landed a senton bomb. He later hit a package neck breaker and the cannonball splash. Bryan made his comeback and landed more kicks. Owens landed a sick looking suplex, dropping Bryan on his head and neck and then hit a springboard moonsault. Bryan kicked out of the pop-up powerbomb. Bryan won after a northern lights suplex.
Wow. This is definitely a future main event for NXT. A lot of potential in this brand.
WWF
Match 1. Mark Henry vs. Ultimate Warrior
Match 1. Mark Henry vs. Ultimate Warrior
Match 2. Elimination - Prime Time Players vs. The New Day
Match 3. Nikki Bella vs. Layla
Match 4. Sheamus vs. Brian Pillman
I have no idea what to expect from these two. Sheamus took his turn on offense after an elbow smash and big boot. He continued with a hip throw and White Noise. Pillman landed a back suplex and a reverse DDT. Sheamus hit the Celtic Cross and won.
Good match. Nothing too extraordinary.
I have no idea what to expect from these two. Sheamus took his turn on offense after an elbow smash and big boot. He continued with a hip throw and White Noise. Pillman landed a back suplex and a reverse DDT. Sheamus hit the Celtic Cross and won.
Good match. Nothing too extraordinary.
Match 5. Dean Ambrose vs. Batista
The two began with a collar and elbow tie up. Weird. The match then spilled to the outside. Dean hit a front headlock driver and a diving elbow. After a headlock, Batista landed a belly-to-belly suplex and won.
Surprised Dean didn't put up more of a fight. Interesting.
Surprised Dean didn't put up more of a fight. Interesting.
Match 6. John Cena and ????? vs.Triple H and Seth Rollins
Cena lost to both of these men on Superstars. Who will be his partner to even the odds? It's...Stone Cold! H landed a back body drop and gut buster on Cena. Cena/Austin hit Rollins with a double leg sweep. Cena landed the 5 Knuckle Shuffle and AA, but Rollins kicked out. Rollins hit the Pedigree, but Austin broke up the pin. Cena connected with the top-rope leg drop and a second AA to win.
Cena lost to both of these men on Superstars. Who will be his partner to even the odds? It's...Stone Cold! H landed a back body drop and gut buster on Cena. Cena/Austin hit Rollins with a double leg sweep. Cena landed the 5 Knuckle Shuffle and AA, but Rollins kicked out. Rollins hit the Pedigree, but Austin broke up the pin. Cena connected with the top-rope leg drop and a second AA to win.
Not as long as I thought it would be. It was mostly Cena/Rollins in this match.
Recap: There were a lot of one-sided matches this week. I'm still waiting on some cut scenes or rivalry development. Then again, it's still pretty early in my Universe.
Sunday, November 8, 2015
May Week 2, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. 4-Way - Shamrock vs. Billy Gunn vs. William Regal vs. Damien Sandow
Sandow and Gunn were on the outside. Shamrock hit Regal with a hurricanrana, left the ring and grabbed a chair. All four men were then on the outside. They finally went back into the ring. Shamrock won with a sleeper hold on a bloody Billy Gunn.
The midcard is deep on NXT.
Match 2. Elimination - The Vaudevillains vs. The Wyatt Family
Match 3. Paige vs. Tamina
Match 4. Sami Zayn vs. Hideo Itami vs. Rusev
Match 5. Dolph Ziggler and Bo Dallas vs. Finn Balor and Brock Lesnar
Whoa! Can these teams coexist? Balor caught Bo with a Complete Shot at the opening bell. Lesnar and Ziggler fought on the outside. Lesnar hit Ziggler with a German suplex. Suplex City! He later caught Zigs off the ropes with a powerslam. He came back with the Heartstopper elbows. Bo won with a judo throw on Lesnar.
Bo just keeps winning. Lesnar is not going to be happy tomorrow.
Match 6. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan
Bryan hit a snap DDT and countered a flapjack into an airplane spin. Bryan got another counter and landed his signature kicks. He locked in the Yes Lock, but Edge broke free. Edge hit the Edge-O-Matic. Bryan caught Edge off the top into a powerslam. Edge landed a second DDT, busting Bryan open and won with a spear.
WWF
Match 1. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. Savio Vega
Match 2. Neville vs. Mark Henry
This is going to be a big challenge for Neville. Neville took him down with a hurricanrana. Henry took control with multiple kicks and a back suplex. Neville landed a standing corkscrew splash. He went for the Red Arrow, but Henry caught him in the World's Strongest Slam and won.
Nice finish. Another member to the Hall of Pain.
Match 3. The Usos vs. Rikishi and Haku
Father vs. sons. Father knows best.
Match 4. Ric Flair vs. Christian
Match 5. Ryback vs. Ultimate Warrior
Why is Triple H at ringside? Warrior hit a shoulder breaker and power slam. He countered a slam and landed a military press. Triple H jumped onto the apron and distracted Warrior. Ryback took advantage and hit three powerbombs and the meat hook clothesline. Warrior hit his finish, but H distracted the ref. Despite that, Warrior hit a second body splash and got the win.
What is Triple H's association with Ryback?
Match 6. John Cena vs. Seth Rollins
Seth left the ring and pulled out a kendo stick. He then grabbed a table, but was unable to use it. Cena hit the AA on the outside, but Seth kicked out. Cena kicked out of the Pedigree. Rollins went to the top, landed a 450 splash to Cena on the outside and he still kicked out. Super Cena! Seth hit a third Pedigree, but Cena kicked out again. He hit yet another Pedigree and won.
God damn! What a match. Cena would not give up.
Recap: The NXT tag match was good. Edge and Bryan showed us a glimpse of what they can do. Seth Rollins did everything he could to beat Cena.
Match 1. 4-Way - Shamrock vs. Billy Gunn vs. William Regal vs. Damien Sandow
Sandow and Gunn were on the outside. Shamrock hit Regal with a hurricanrana, left the ring and grabbed a chair. All four men were then on the outside. They finally went back into the ring. Shamrock won with a sleeper hold on a bloody Billy Gunn.
The midcard is deep on NXT.
Match 2. Elimination - The Vaudevillains vs. The Wyatt Family
Match 3. Paige vs. Tamina
Match 4. Sami Zayn vs. Hideo Itami vs. Rusev
Match 5. Dolph Ziggler and Bo Dallas vs. Finn Balor and Brock Lesnar
Whoa! Can these teams coexist? Balor caught Bo with a Complete Shot at the opening bell. Lesnar and Ziggler fought on the outside. Lesnar hit Ziggler with a German suplex. Suplex City! He later caught Zigs off the ropes with a powerslam. He came back with the Heartstopper elbows. Bo won with a judo throw on Lesnar.
Bo just keeps winning. Lesnar is not going to be happy tomorrow.
Match 6. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan
Bryan hit a snap DDT and countered a flapjack into an airplane spin. Bryan got another counter and landed his signature kicks. He locked in the Yes Lock, but Edge broke free. Edge hit the Edge-O-Matic. Bryan caught Edge off the top into a powerslam. Edge landed a second DDT, busting Bryan open and won with a spear.
WWF
Match 1. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. Savio Vega
Match 2. Neville vs. Mark Henry
This is going to be a big challenge for Neville. Neville took him down with a hurricanrana. Henry took control with multiple kicks and a back suplex. Neville landed a standing corkscrew splash. He went for the Red Arrow, but Henry caught him in the World's Strongest Slam and won.
Nice finish. Another member to the Hall of Pain.
Match 3. The Usos vs. Rikishi and Haku
Father vs. sons. Father knows best.
Match 4. Ric Flair vs. Christian
Match 5. Ryback vs. Ultimate Warrior
Why is Triple H at ringside? Warrior hit a shoulder breaker and power slam. He countered a slam and landed a military press. Triple H jumped onto the apron and distracted Warrior. Ryback took advantage and hit three powerbombs and the meat hook clothesline. Warrior hit his finish, but H distracted the ref. Despite that, Warrior hit a second body splash and got the win.
What is Triple H's association with Ryback?
Match 6. John Cena vs. Seth Rollins
Seth left the ring and pulled out a kendo stick. He then grabbed a table, but was unable to use it. Cena hit the AA on the outside, but Seth kicked out. Cena kicked out of the Pedigree. Rollins went to the top, landed a 450 splash to Cena on the outside and he still kicked out. Super Cena! Seth hit a third Pedigree, but Cena kicked out again. He hit yet another Pedigree and won.
God damn! What a match. Cena would not give up.
Recap: The NXT tag match was good. Edge and Bryan showed us a glimpse of what they can do. Seth Rollins did everything he could to beat Cena.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
NXT TakeOver: Arrival, Year 1
Here it is. NXT's first event. We will know who the champions are when this show is over.
Match 1. Dolph Ziggler vs. Bo Dallas - NXT United States Championship
Bo threw Dolph shoulder first into the steel post. Ziggler came back with a super kick and locked Bo in a sleeper hold. Bo threw Dolph out of the ring and then kicked his head into the steel post. Bo then went to the top and landed a huge diving elbow. Bo landed a belly-to-belly and won.
What? All that fighting and he won with a belly-to-belly? Just got to Bo-lieve.
Match 2. Paige vs. Emma - NXT Women's Championship
Paige was in control for the first few minutes. She connected with the Paige Turner. She then hit Ram-Paige, but Emma kicked out at the last possible moment. Emma tried making a comeback, but Paige kept halting it. Paige won with a double underhook German suplex and bridge.
Match 3. Wyatt Family vs. The Ascension - NXT Tag Team Championship
This is going to be a war. Harper and Rowan beat down Viktor. Viktor was able to break free and tag in Konnor. Viktor and Rowan fought on the outside. The Ascension hit Harper with the Fall of Man, but Rowan broke up the pin. Harper and Rowan hit Konnor with the 3D and won.
Match 4. Cactus Jack vs. Baron Corbin
Old vs. New. Corbin threw Jack against the ropes and hit a big boot. He later hit a front suplex. On the outside, Corbin landed a back suplex and threw Jack back into the ring. Cactus had Corbin in the corner and landed a running knee. He almost won with the spike piledriver. Jack kicked out of the End of Days. Jack hit a second running knee and won.
I thought Corbin had it, but I guess not. Cactus Jack is one tough cookie.
Match 5. Sting vs. Bray Wyatt
The two were tied up against the ropes. The ref separated them, but Bray slapped Sting. Bray focused on the head and neck area. Sting caught Bray with a guillotine over the second rope. Sting picked up Bray and hit the Tombstone Piledriver! What?! Sting hit 3 clotheslines and the Stinger Splash. Bray hit Sister Abigail, but Sting kicked out. He hit a second one and got the win.
The Eater of Worlds wins. What was with Sting and the Tombstone though?
Match 6. Finn Balor vs. Brock Lesnar
The Demon vs. The Beast. Brock came out of the gate firing on all cylinders. Balor got some separation with a heel kick. Brock was quickly back on offense with a tiger suplex. Balor threw Lesnar to the apron and knocked him off with a springboard dropkick. Balor kicked out of 3 German suplexes and an F5. Lesnar hit a second F5 and won.
Balor put up a fight, but he couldn't conquer the beast. Great match.
Main Event. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens - NXT Championship
Orton and Owens traded moves early. Owens had Orton on the outside and threw him into the steps. They were back in the ring and Orton took control. Owens kicked out of an RKO. Owens then hit the cannonball splash in the corner, and later a pop-up powerbomb. Orton stomped all over Owens...and won.
Wow. What an underwhelming main event.
Recap: That was a good first TakeOver event. It's only the beginning. We haven't seen the last of Balor/Lesnar.
Match 1. Dolph Ziggler vs. Bo Dallas - NXT United States Championship
Bo threw Dolph shoulder first into the steel post. Ziggler came back with a super kick and locked Bo in a sleeper hold. Bo threw Dolph out of the ring and then kicked his head into the steel post. Bo then went to the top and landed a huge diving elbow. Bo landed a belly-to-belly and won.
What? All that fighting and he won with a belly-to-belly? Just got to Bo-lieve.
Match 2. Paige vs. Emma - NXT Women's Championship
Paige was in control for the first few minutes. She connected with the Paige Turner. She then hit Ram-Paige, but Emma kicked out at the last possible moment. Emma tried making a comeback, but Paige kept halting it. Paige won with a double underhook German suplex and bridge.
Match 3. Wyatt Family vs. The Ascension - NXT Tag Team Championship
This is going to be a war. Harper and Rowan beat down Viktor. Viktor was able to break free and tag in Konnor. Viktor and Rowan fought on the outside. The Ascension hit Harper with the Fall of Man, but Rowan broke up the pin. Harper and Rowan hit Konnor with the 3D and won.
Match 4. Cactus Jack vs. Baron Corbin
Old vs. New. Corbin threw Jack against the ropes and hit a big boot. He later hit a front suplex. On the outside, Corbin landed a back suplex and threw Jack back into the ring. Cactus had Corbin in the corner and landed a running knee. He almost won with the spike piledriver. Jack kicked out of the End of Days. Jack hit a second running knee and won.
I thought Corbin had it, but I guess not. Cactus Jack is one tough cookie.
Match 5. Sting vs. Bray Wyatt
The two were tied up against the ropes. The ref separated them, but Bray slapped Sting. Bray focused on the head and neck area. Sting caught Bray with a guillotine over the second rope. Sting picked up Bray and hit the Tombstone Piledriver! What?! Sting hit 3 clotheslines and the Stinger Splash. Bray hit Sister Abigail, but Sting kicked out. He hit a second one and got the win.
The Eater of Worlds wins. What was with Sting and the Tombstone though?
Match 6. Finn Balor vs. Brock Lesnar
The Demon vs. The Beast. Brock came out of the gate firing on all cylinders. Balor got some separation with a heel kick. Brock was quickly back on offense with a tiger suplex. Balor threw Lesnar to the apron and knocked him off with a springboard dropkick. Balor kicked out of 3 German suplexes and an F5. Lesnar hit a second F5 and won.
Balor put up a fight, but he couldn't conquer the beast. Great match.
Main Event. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens - NXT Championship
Orton and Owens traded moves early. Owens had Orton on the outside and threw him into the steps. They were back in the ring and Orton took control. Owens kicked out of an RKO. Owens then hit the cannonball splash in the corner, and later a pop-up powerbomb. Orton stomped all over Owens...and won.
Wow. What an underwhelming main event.
Recap: That was a good first TakeOver event. It's only the beginning. We haven't seen the last of Balor/Lesnar.
Friday, November 6, 2015
May Week 1, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. Ken Shamrock vs. Jack Swagger
Match 2. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady vs. Luke Harper and Erick Rowan
Harper hit a sit-out powerbomb seconds into the match. Rowan hit Enzo with an easy fall away slam. He later hit a superplex. Enzo hit Rowan with a second-rope bulldog, but couldn't capitalize. Harper and Rowan landed a double chokeslam. They then hit Cassady with the 3D to win.
Rowan and Harper have no competition on NXT. It's scary
Match 3. Paige vs. Brie Bella vs. Natalya
Match 4. Ricky Steamboat vs. William Regal
Match 5. Finn Balor vs. Randy Orton
The two traded cheap shots early. Orton took control with a back suplex. Balor connected with a falling gut buster. Balor hit the shotgun dropkick, sending Orton into the corner. He hit another falling gut buster and set up the Coup de Grace, but Orton kicked out. Orton blocked a suplex and connected with the RKO to win.
The Viper strikes the Demon and wins. Orton vs. Owens?
Match 6. Hideo Itami vs. Bray Wyatt
Itami sent Bray to the outside, but Bray was ready. He landed multiple kicks and a tornado DDT. Itami caught him with a running knee. Back in the ring, Itami connected with a diving elbow. He later hit the hesitation dropkick in the corner. Itami connected with the running knee on a bloody Wyatt to win.
Brutal match. These two pulled out all the stops. Itami is looking good so far.
WWF
Match 1. Ryback vs. Ultimate Warrior
Match 2. Christian w/ Chris Jericho vs. Tyler Breeze
After a back suplex, Breeze countered a neck breaker and landed a dropkick. Christian then took control with a flapjack and suplex. Breeze DDT'd Christian on the apron, and the fight continued on the outside. Breeze kicked out of the Killswitch. He later hit the Supermodel Kick and won.
Breeze defeats a veteran on his way up the ranks. The young stars are taking over.
Match 3. Ric Flair vs. Savio Vega vs. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Xavier Woods
Match 4. Elimination - Prime Time Players vs. The New Day
Match 5. The Miz vs. Shawn Michaels
The score is 2-2. This should be a good one. Miz connected with some punches and a snapmare driver, but HBK kicked out. Michaels hit the Sweet Chin Music, but Miz kicked out. He then hit a moonsault, but Miz kicked out again. Michaels hit a second superkick a little while later and won.
Miz put up a good fight, but he's no match for the Heartbreak Kid.
Match 6. John Cena vs. Triple H
This is a World title rematch. These two wasted little time pulling out thier big moves. Cena landed a dropkick and went outside to grab a sledgehammer. He then picked up the steps and hit H multiple times. Trips hit a spine buster and Pedigree, but Cena kicked out at 2, twice. Cena came back with the AA and got his own near fall. After a second spine buster and Pedigree, Triple H won.
Wow. What a war. These two pulled out all the stops.
Recap: Breeze is on the rise. Michaels and Triple H prove why they're the best. The Wyatt Family cannot be stopped.
Match 1. Ken Shamrock vs. Jack Swagger
Match 2. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady vs. Luke Harper and Erick Rowan
Harper hit a sit-out powerbomb seconds into the match. Rowan hit Enzo with an easy fall away slam. He later hit a superplex. Enzo hit Rowan with a second-rope bulldog, but couldn't capitalize. Harper and Rowan landed a double chokeslam. They then hit Cassady with the 3D to win.
Rowan and Harper have no competition on NXT. It's scary
Match 3. Paige vs. Brie Bella vs. Natalya
Match 4. Ricky Steamboat vs. William Regal
Match 5. Finn Balor vs. Randy Orton
The two traded cheap shots early. Orton took control with a back suplex. Balor connected with a falling gut buster. Balor hit the shotgun dropkick, sending Orton into the corner. He hit another falling gut buster and set up the Coup de Grace, but Orton kicked out. Orton blocked a suplex and connected with the RKO to win.
The Viper strikes the Demon and wins. Orton vs. Owens?
Match 6. Hideo Itami vs. Bray Wyatt
Itami sent Bray to the outside, but Bray was ready. He landed multiple kicks and a tornado DDT. Itami caught him with a running knee. Back in the ring, Itami connected with a diving elbow. He later hit the hesitation dropkick in the corner. Itami connected with the running knee on a bloody Wyatt to win.
Brutal match. These two pulled out all the stops. Itami is looking good so far.
WWF
Match 1. Ryback vs. Ultimate Warrior
Match 2. Christian w/ Chris Jericho vs. Tyler Breeze
After a back suplex, Breeze countered a neck breaker and landed a dropkick. Christian then took control with a flapjack and suplex. Breeze DDT'd Christian on the apron, and the fight continued on the outside. Breeze kicked out of the Killswitch. He later hit the Supermodel Kick and won.
Breeze defeats a veteran on his way up the ranks. The young stars are taking over.
Match 3. Ric Flair vs. Savio Vega vs. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Xavier Woods
Match 4. Elimination - Prime Time Players vs. The New Day
Match 5. The Miz vs. Shawn Michaels
The score is 2-2. This should be a good one. Miz connected with some punches and a snapmare driver, but HBK kicked out. Michaels hit the Sweet Chin Music, but Miz kicked out. He then hit a moonsault, but Miz kicked out again. Michaels hit a second superkick a little while later and won.
Miz put up a good fight, but he's no match for the Heartbreak Kid.
Match 6. John Cena vs. Triple H
This is a World title rematch. These two wasted little time pulling out thier big moves. Cena landed a dropkick and went outside to grab a sledgehammer. He then picked up the steps and hit H multiple times. Trips hit a spine buster and Pedigree, but Cena kicked out at 2, twice. Cena came back with the AA and got his own near fall. After a second spine buster and Pedigree, Triple H won.
Wow. What a war. These two pulled out all the stops.
Recap: Breeze is on the rise. Michaels and Triple H prove why they're the best. The Wyatt Family cannot be stopped.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
EXTREME RULES, Year 1
This is the first PPV of my Universe. All four of WWF Superstars' champions will be decided tonight.
Match 1. Big Show vs. Batista
After defeating Undertaker, Batista gets to face Big Show. The two kept throwing the other out of the ring. Show connected with a headbutt and spear. He later hit the Knockout punch, but Batista kicked out. Batista fought back and hit his own spear to win.
Another impressive win for The Animal. He could be champion soon.
Another impressive win for The Animal. He could be champion soon.
Match 2. Nikki Bella vs. Naomi - Divas Championship
Nikki was in control early with a DDT and snap suplex. Naomi threw Nikki out of the ring and into the steel steps. She later hit a springboard frog splash. She then hit the Rear View, but Nikki kicked out. Nikkie fought back and hit the sit-out face buster to win the title.
Good match. The Reign of Nikki begins.
Good match. The Reign of Nikki begins.
Match 3. Booker vs. Kevin Nash vs. Brian Pillman vs. Vader
First-time appearances for some of these guys. The bell rang and Vader pulled out a sledgehammer and hit Nash. Pillman and Booker traded blows on the opposite side of the arena. Vader landed a second-rope splash and powerbomb and pinned Nash to win.
It was all Vader. The Mastadon vs. The Animal?
It was all Vader. The Mastadon vs. The Animal?
Match 4. The New Day vs. Prime Time Players - WWE Tag Team Championsip
Kofi missed a diving leg drop and the PTP took control. Kofi tagged in Big E, who began his offense on Young. Big E hit Titus with the Big Ending, but Darren broke up the pin. Kofi hit the Boom Drop, but Titus kicked out. Titus came back with a pump handle slam and won.
Your new tag team champions!
Your new tag team champions!
Match 5. The Miz vs. Shawn Michaels
Michaels ran to the ring and speared Miz before the bell rang. Miz recovered and landed a superplex. He then hit a diving elbow drop, a la HBK. Michaels threw Miz up in the air and hit the Sweet Chin Music on his way down. Oh my God! Miz hit his finisher, but HBK kicked out. Miz hit another superplex and Skull Crushing Finale to win.
The Awesome One defeats the Showstopper. I'm impressed.
The Awesome One defeats the Showstopper. I'm impressed.
Match 6. Ryback vs. Neville - Intercontinental Championship
Neville landed a Full Nelson suplex and a northern lights suplex. Ryback hit the backpack stunner and military press slam. He then landed multiple punches and a deadlifting powerbomb. Neville hit a back suplex and a senton splash. Neville kicked out of the Shellshock. He finished him off with a second meat hook clothesline and Shellshock to win.
Feed. Him. More.
Feed. Him. More.
Main Event. Triple H vs. John Cena - World Championship
Triple H landed a superplex. He then got a bat and hit Cena in the back. Cena took it and cracked H in the head. Cean hit H with a steel chair and busted him open. Cena came back from a spine buster and hit his top-rope leg drop. H threw Cena into the steel post and back into the ring. Cena popped up and hit the AA to win.
The Champ is Here!
The Champ is Here!
Recap: Our champs are set. Some good, some bad, but all winners. Next week, we'll get new NXT champions. I actually liked the Miz/Michaels match the best.
April Week 4, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. Billy Gunn vs. Damien Sandow
Match 2. Paige vs. Emma vs. Brie Bella vs. Natalya
Emma caught Natty with a flapjack as Paige and Brie fought on the outside. Emma connected with a springboard bulldog. Paige swung Brie into the barricade. Paige hit Emma with a supercanrana. Natty hit Emma with a super back suplex and got a near fall. Emma slammed Brie down and won with her feet on the ropes.
Emma did what she needed to do to get the win. Can't be mad.
Match 3. Elimination - Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart vs. Wyatt Family
I believe this is the first sighting for these two teams. Hart hit Harper with a second-rope tornado DDT. The Anvil came in and landed a double underhook slam on Harper. Harper and Rowan hit Bret with a 3D...interesting. Harper then hit Bret with a sit-out face buster and eliminated Bret. A little while later, Harper slammed Jim face first and won.
Harper and Rowan dominated this match. Plain and simple.
Match 4. Sami Zayn vs. Jack Swagger
Match 5. Finn Balor vs. Randy Orton
Match 6. Falls Count Anywhere - Brock Lesnar vs. Dolph Ziggler
Lesnar landed an overhead suplex and went for a weapon, but Ziggler cut him off. He was able to pull out a table. Uh oh. He hit Ziggler multiple times. Ziggler grabbed the steps and hit Lesnar in the face. Lesnar came back with three German suplexes. Ziggler hit the Famouser, but Lesnar seemed unphased. Lesnar blocked a finisher and hit three powerbombs onto the table to win.
I honestly thought Ziggler was going to win, but Lesnar is the beast for a reason.
WWF
Match 1. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. British Bulldog vs. Shane McMahon
Shane grabbed a bat as Bulldog and Bam Bam fought each other. Shane hit them both and began his turn on offense. The match then spilled to the outside. Back in the ring, Bam Bam took control. After fending off both Shane and Bulldog, Bam Bam hit Bulldog with a top rope splash and won.
Great match. Bam Bam is a force to reckoned with on Superstars.
Match 2. Elimination - Prime Time Players vs. The Usos
Match 3. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry
Match 4. The New Day vs. Gold and Stardust
Match 5. The Miz vs. Shawn Michaels
Miz gave HBK a cheap shot before the bell rang. He then DDT'd him on the apron. Michaels made his comeback with a flying forearm, atomic drop, body slam and ended it with a diving elbow. Miz ducked the Sweet Chin Music and hit the Skull Crushing Finale to win.
Miz did it! He got a win over Shawn Michaels. This match was all Miz from bell to bell.
Match 6. The Undertaker vs. Batista
Batista countered a slam and hit a release German suplex. That's a first. He later hit a rolling senton. Taker hit a corner splash, snake eyes, running boot and leg drop back-to-back. He then hit the chokeslam, but got a two count. Batista landed a huge Batista Bomb, but Taker kicked out. WOW. Taker landed the Tombstone, but Batista grabbed the bottom rope. After a spear and second Batista Bomb, he won with a spine buster.
Great match. Great win. Batista is still a monster.
Recap: There were some great matches this week. Extreme Rules is next. We will determine Superstars' champions.
Match 1. Billy Gunn vs. Damien Sandow
Match 2. Paige vs. Emma vs. Brie Bella vs. Natalya
Emma caught Natty with a flapjack as Paige and Brie fought on the outside. Emma connected with a springboard bulldog. Paige swung Brie into the barricade. Paige hit Emma with a supercanrana. Natty hit Emma with a super back suplex and got a near fall. Emma slammed Brie down and won with her feet on the ropes.
Emma did what she needed to do to get the win. Can't be mad.
Match 3. Elimination - Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart vs. Wyatt Family
I believe this is the first sighting for these two teams. Hart hit Harper with a second-rope tornado DDT. The Anvil came in and landed a double underhook slam on Harper. Harper and Rowan hit Bret with a 3D...interesting. Harper then hit Bret with a sit-out face buster and eliminated Bret. A little while later, Harper slammed Jim face first and won.
Harper and Rowan dominated this match. Plain and simple.
Match 4. Sami Zayn vs. Jack Swagger
Match 5. Finn Balor vs. Randy Orton
Match 6. Falls Count Anywhere - Brock Lesnar vs. Dolph Ziggler
Lesnar landed an overhead suplex and went for a weapon, but Ziggler cut him off. He was able to pull out a table. Uh oh. He hit Ziggler multiple times. Ziggler grabbed the steps and hit Lesnar in the face. Lesnar came back with three German suplexes. Ziggler hit the Famouser, but Lesnar seemed unphased. Lesnar blocked a finisher and hit three powerbombs onto the table to win.
I honestly thought Ziggler was going to win, but Lesnar is the beast for a reason.
WWF
Match 1. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. British Bulldog vs. Shane McMahon
Shane grabbed a bat as Bulldog and Bam Bam fought each other. Shane hit them both and began his turn on offense. The match then spilled to the outside. Back in the ring, Bam Bam took control. After fending off both Shane and Bulldog, Bam Bam hit Bulldog with a top rope splash and won.
Great match. Bam Bam is a force to reckoned with on Superstars.
Match 2. Elimination - Prime Time Players vs. The Usos
Match 3. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry
Match 4. The New Day vs. Gold and Stardust
Match 5. The Miz vs. Shawn Michaels
Miz gave HBK a cheap shot before the bell rang. He then DDT'd him on the apron. Michaels made his comeback with a flying forearm, atomic drop, body slam and ended it with a diving elbow. Miz ducked the Sweet Chin Music and hit the Skull Crushing Finale to win.
Miz did it! He got a win over Shawn Michaels. This match was all Miz from bell to bell.
Match 6. The Undertaker vs. Batista
Batista countered a slam and hit a release German suplex. That's a first. He later hit a rolling senton. Taker hit a corner splash, snake eyes, running boot and leg drop back-to-back. He then hit the chokeslam, but got a two count. Batista landed a huge Batista Bomb, but Taker kicked out. WOW. Taker landed the Tombstone, but Batista grabbed the bottom rope. After a spear and second Batista Bomb, he won with a spine buster.
Great match. Great win. Batista is still a monster.
Recap: There were some great matches this week. Extreme Rules is next. We will determine Superstars' champions.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
April Week 3, Year 1
NXT
Match 1. Brock Lesnar vs. Zack Ryder
Match 2. Paige vs. Brie Bella
Match 3. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd vs. Lucha Dragons
Kalisto hit Cesaro with a big splash and standing moonsault. Kalisto got a couple of near falls on Kidd. The Dragons landed a powerbomb/spinning corkscrew elbow on Kidd. Cesaro landed a double underhook powerbomb and a Very European uppercut, but got a two count. Cesaro later hit a double back stabber and won.
Great win by Kidd and (mostly) Cesaro. Can they be the NXT Tag champs next month?
Match 4. X-Pac w/ Billy Gunn vs. Fandango
Match 5. Cactus Jack vs. Bad News Barrett
A clash of styles here. Barrett caught Cactus with a sit-out spine buster. He then hit a sit-out powerbomb. Barrett kicked Jack's head into the steel post. He later connected with the Bull Hammer to win.
Impressive win for Barrett. He's found new life in NXT.
Match 6. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens vs. Rusev
Our first time seeing Orton and Owens. Orton brought Owens to the outside and Rusev followed. Orton cracked Rusev in the back with a chair. Back in the ring, Owens hit Orton with a pop-up powerbomb, but Rusev broke up the pin. Orton took out Rusev with a turning back suplex. Owens took advantage and hit Orton with a tilt-a-whirl sidewalk slam to win.
Owens is atop the power rankings.
WWF
Match 1. Naomi vs. Nikki Bella
The first Divas match. Naomi focused on the left arm of Nikki. Nikki landed the Alabama Slam and got a near fall. After taking a beating on the outside, Naomi landed a split-legged moonsault. She hit a second one, but got another two count. Nikki hit a snapmare and face smash to win.
Nikki got lucky in this one.
Match 2. Elimination - The New Day vs. Gold and Stardust
Match 3. Tyler Breeze vs. Neville
Neville caught Breeze off the ropes with a super kick and standing moonsault. He later hit a standing corkscrew splash. Breeze hit a snap DDT, but missed the Supermodel Kick. Neville hit a DDT on the apron. He later hit a super release German suplex. Breeze came back with his own super back suplex. Neville won by spiking Breeze on his head with a reverse hurricanrana.
Great match. Breeze didn't fall much in the loss.
Match 4. Kane vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Match 5. John Cena vs. Ryback
Match 6. Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Triple H
No, I don't have The Authority as a team. Triple H hit Ambrose with a running high knee. Dean came back with a big powerbomb. Rollins tagged H back in after wearing down Ambrose. Triple H landed the spine buster. Rollins took out Reigns on the outside. Triple H then hit the Pedigree to win.
Rollins and Triple H used underhanded tactics to get the win. Reigns and Ambrose will get their revenge.
Recap: Some movements were made in the rankings as there is one week left in the first month.
Match 1. Brock Lesnar vs. Zack Ryder
Match 2. Paige vs. Brie Bella
Match 3. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd vs. Lucha Dragons
Kalisto hit Cesaro with a big splash and standing moonsault. Kalisto got a couple of near falls on Kidd. The Dragons landed a powerbomb/spinning corkscrew elbow on Kidd. Cesaro landed a double underhook powerbomb and a Very European uppercut, but got a two count. Cesaro later hit a double back stabber and won.
Great win by Kidd and (mostly) Cesaro. Can they be the NXT Tag champs next month?
Match 4. X-Pac w/ Billy Gunn vs. Fandango
Match 5. Cactus Jack vs. Bad News Barrett
A clash of styles here. Barrett caught Cactus with a sit-out spine buster. He then hit a sit-out powerbomb. Barrett kicked Jack's head into the steel post. He later connected with the Bull Hammer to win.
Impressive win for Barrett. He's found new life in NXT.
Match 6. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens vs. Rusev
Our first time seeing Orton and Owens. Orton brought Owens to the outside and Rusev followed. Orton cracked Rusev in the back with a chair. Back in the ring, Owens hit Orton with a pop-up powerbomb, but Rusev broke up the pin. Orton took out Rusev with a turning back suplex. Owens took advantage and hit Orton with a tilt-a-whirl sidewalk slam to win.
Owens is atop the power rankings.
WWF
Match 1. Naomi vs. Nikki Bella
The first Divas match. Naomi focused on the left arm of Nikki. Nikki landed the Alabama Slam and got a near fall. After taking a beating on the outside, Naomi landed a split-legged moonsault. She hit a second one, but got another two count. Nikki hit a snapmare and face smash to win.
Nikki got lucky in this one.
Match 2. Elimination - The New Day vs. Gold and Stardust
Match 3. Tyler Breeze vs. Neville
Neville caught Breeze off the ropes with a super kick and standing moonsault. He later hit a standing corkscrew splash. Breeze hit a snap DDT, but missed the Supermodel Kick. Neville hit a DDT on the apron. He later hit a super release German suplex. Breeze came back with his own super back suplex. Neville won by spiking Breeze on his head with a reverse hurricanrana.
Great match. Breeze didn't fall much in the loss.
Match 4. Kane vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Match 5. John Cena vs. Ryback
Match 6. Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Triple H
No, I don't have The Authority as a team. Triple H hit Ambrose with a running high knee. Dean came back with a big powerbomb. Rollins tagged H back in after wearing down Ambrose. Triple H landed the spine buster. Rollins took out Reigns on the outside. Triple H then hit the Pedigree to win.
Rollins and Triple H used underhanded tactics to get the win. Reigns and Ambrose will get their revenge.
Recap: Some movements were made in the rankings as there is one week left in the first month.
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