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Post by blackHEART on Oct 22, 2019 14:26:41 GMT -5
 January 31, 2018
Before the opening match, NXT introduces Dave Finlay. The son of former WWE star Finlay, listed at 6'0'' and 200 pounds, made his pro wrestling debut in 2012 and has fought in Japan. Next is his opponent Desmond Xavier. Xavier is 5'9'' and 183 pounds and made his debut in 2011.
Dezmond Xavier def. Dave Finlay
While both are fighting cruiserweights, Finlay has more of a punch and Xavier relies more on his athleticism. Xavier finished off the son of Fit Finlay with the Final Flash, a Corkscrew Senton Bomb that wowed the crowd!
Up next is tag team action. Introduced first is the team of Jaxon Thielen and Logan Brigman. Thielen is 6'2'', 240 pounds and debuted back in 2006. Brigman is 6'1'', 240 pounds and debuted in 2006 as well. Both hail from Canada, and came sporting a Canadian flag on their attire. Next is the team of Cedric Alexander and Moose, whom have had different routes to WWE. Alexander is 5'11'', 205 pounds and debuted in 2009 wrestling mainly in the Carolinas where he hails. Moose is 6'5'', 300 pounds and began wrestling in 2013 after being a fifth round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Falcons. Saxton mentioned Thielen and Brigman have the similar upbringing, but Alexander and Moose have gelled in the Performance Center and hit it off.
Cedric Alexander & Moose def. Jaxon Thielen & Logan Brigman
Thielen and Brigman had great chemistry at the beginning and targeted Alexander. Yet when Moose got tagged in, it all turned and he was able to hit Thielen with a sit-out powerbomb as Alexander took Brigman out on the outside with a suicide dive. Moose then tagged Alexander in for Alexander to hit Overtime, a frog splash, to win the match.
A video is caught of Adam Cole moments after retaining the NXT Championship on Saturday. Sophia asks about the means Cole had when defeating Bubba Stone with a low blow. Cole said he is finished with Bubba Stone, and he warns Austin Aries to not come that close to his title again. We're then reminded of Austin Aries being in attendance tonight.
Up next is a singles match. Kona Reeves is billed as 6'4'', 250 pounds from Hawaii. Reeves debuted in wrestling in 2013 and Byron Saxton claimed he could be the next blue chip prospect, like Randy Orton or The Rock. Next is Andrade "Cien" Almas. Andrade is 5'11'' and 180 pounds from Mexico. Giving up a lot of size, Andrade has the most experience, debuting back in 2003. Now as Andrade enters second, precedes him is Zelina Vega who introduces herself as Andrade's associate. Zelina Vega tells everyone Andrade "Cien" Almas means he gives 100% and is a 100.
Andrade "Cien" Almas w/Zelina Vega def. Kona Reeves
Andrade set up a victory with a running double knee into the corner, and he stalked Reeves for the La Sombra, a hammerlock DDT, to win his debut.
Cedric Alexander and Moose are standing by with Sophia who interviews the winners of tonight's tag team match. Alexander says he and Moose have gotten close at the Performance Center and he felt they had magic, which shows greatly through tonight's debut win against Jaxon Thielen and Logan Brigman. Moose then says he believes Alexander and himself can become the next NXT Tag Team Champions and are about to set a challenge, but Moose is pushed into Alexander! Two men are stomping away at Alexander and Moose, before one snatches the mic out of Sophia's hand and shouts into the camera. He introduces himself as Mark Coffey and introduces his brother Joe. He expresses outrage over not being on tonight's card and say they're making room for themselves.
For the final bout, a fatal-four way for the women, are their profiles. First comes Kairi Sane who comes in at 5'1'' from Japan, where she debuted in 2012. Next is Chelsea Green at 5'7'' from British Columbia who debuted in 2014 and competed at WWE Tough Enough in 2015. Shayna Baszler is also 5'7'' and is from South Dakota. Baszler was in MMA from 2006 to 2015 before making the switch to professional wrestling with help from trainer Josh Barnett. Then finally Nikki Cross 5'1'' and debuted back in 2008 from Scotland. With four different countries represented, it is the final match this evening. And for an extra incentive, William Regal has made it known the winner receives a NXT Women's Championship match against Tessa Blanchard next week.
Kairi Sane def. Chelsea Green, Nikki Cross, and Shayna Baszler in a Fatal-Four Way Match
The Insane Elbow on Green causes the Pirate Princess to pick up the win.
William Regal makes it official for next week! The NXT Women's Championship will be on the line in a match between Kairi Sane and champion Tessa Blanchard. Regal also addresses the attack by Joe and Mark Coffey earlier this evening. Regal says they will not be rewarded for their actions, but they are suspended. Regal says he had prior plans to place them in a match against Harada and Kodama, but now it'll be Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford taking their place.
Tommaso Ciampa comes to the ring and addresses his signing with NXT. Ciampa says he has been working his butt off in the indies and it is paying dividends right now. Ciampa says he came to NXT to be the best and his sights are on the NXT Championship. Austin Aries then responds, and Ciampa makes a quick comment about stealing his thunder tonight like he did on Saturday. Aries disregards Ciampa's journey, as Aries says he's done it better than Ciampa. Aries says he's wrestled all over the world and beaten the best, but Ciampa hasn't had a big career moment yet. Aries tells Ciampa his arrival is too premature. Adam Cole then responds and says Aries and Ciampa are both premature and chose the wrong time to come to NXT, because NXT belongs to Adam Cole. Cole says neither Ciampa or Aries deserves a title opportunity, and then Ciampa takes the first shot, followed by Aries. Cole then finds a gap to retreat up the ramp before Bubba Stone's music hits. Bubba Stone comes out and attacks Adam Cole, and while that is going on, Ciampa jumps Aries and those two battle, as there are two brawls going on as NXT fades to black on the WWE Network. |
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Post by blackHEART on Oct 28, 2019 17:14:43 GMT -5
 February 2, 2018
Chris Jericho def. Drew Galloway w/Brooke
Jericho was challenged but finished the match off with a Codebreaker, followed by the Walls of Jericho that forced Galloway to tap.
Dirty Standards have an interview with Jeremy Borash about their six-man tag against Bullet Club's Kenny Omega and Two Cool Bucks tonight. Chris Sabin says the Bullet Club is too focused on keeping the title around Hennigan's waist and Dirty Standards are ready to capitalize on the distraction.
Madison Rayne w/Beautiful People def. Madi Maxx
Rayne Check allows Rayne to win the match.
As Madison Rayne gets the win, Made in Sin rush to the ringside area and jump Velvet Sky and Angelina Love. Madison Rayne tries to get into it, but out runs Gail Kim to even the odds! Kim stands tall with Made in Sin in the ring as the Beautiful People realize they no longer have the numbers advantage.
Mauro Ranallo and James Storm review over the last couple of years the free agent matches for TNA Knockout contracts in the month of February. The first night is tonight, and the first match is now!
Dakota Kai def. Isla Dawn in a TNA Knockouts Free Agent Match
Dakota Kai earns a contract in TNA via the GTK.
McKenzie Mitchell is standing by with Ricochet and Rey Mysterio. Mitchell asks why they have aligned. Ricochet says he's built the X-Division since Halloween 2016, and Everett has come in the way a couple times, but now he's trying to hold the division hostage. Ricochet says he's always idolized Rey Mysterio since he was a child. Mysterio then says he's accomplished a lot, but has not won a title yet in TNA, but the X-Division Championship is his chance.
Tigre Uno def. Eric Young w/John Skyler
Eric Young went for the Youngblood, but Tigre countered into a roll-up pin and got EY!
Immediately after the match, Tigre Uno was attacked by John Skyler. Skyler was relentless until Eric Young pulled Skyler off Tigre Uno. Young helped Tigre Uno to his feet and apologized for Skyler's behavior, as the student begins to apologize to the teacher.
Mauro Ranallo and James Storm welcome Donald Trump, the owner of TNA Wrestling. When asked about the future of the company, Trump explains that the company is getting larger and larger and is splitting off into 2 separate brands. When asked how they would determine rosters, Trump explained a Draft will be held to assign a pool of TNA stars to Dynamite or Impact. Trump also mentioned he's given both Michaels and Sting a "salary cap" to sign wrestlers from all over the world. Trump mentions people like Trevor Lee and Dakota Kai are those who must be signed to a brand, and anyone else who joins TNA before the Draft.
As they watch Trump join Ranallo and Storm via satellite, Sting looks over at Shawn Michaels backstage and warns the Heartbreak Kid to be ready because he's already been making contacts, and his first signing will be made known soon.
Kyle O'Reilly w/Bobby Fish def. Mark Briscoe w/Jay Briscoe
O'Reilly goes from the Brainbuster to the ARMageddon and forces a dazed Mark Briscoe to tap.
After the match, Jay Briscoe entered to check on his partner and Bobby Fish came in the ring to celebrate. As reDRAGON left the ring, Jay Briscoe signaled for help to get his brother to the back.
Shawn Michaels finds Andrew Everett and Trevor Lee backstage to let them know that Trevor Lee will be debuting next week in tag team action with the X-Division Champion as they battle Ricochet and Rey Mysterio. Lee and Everett aren't happy about this, as Everett says they're finished with Ricochet, but Michaels says they aren't with Rey Mysterio.
Advertised for next week is the tag team match announced by Shawn Michaels just now. Also, the Knockouts Champion Ivelisse will be making an appearance, her first since defeating Su Yung and retaining her title.
Kenny Omega & Two Cool Bucks def. Dirty Standards
Omega hit a V-Trigger on Aiden O'Shea before the Jackson brothers hit More Bang For Your Buck and took the victory.
Immediately following the match, all three members of the Bullet Club are slashed in the back with a steel chair by Chris Jericho! Jericho unloads until the three men retreat. John Hennigan then heads out with the rest of Bullet Club as Jericho stands tall in the ring, waiting for the champion, but the Bullet Club decide to leave matters for another time as Impact goes off the air. |
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Post by blackHEART on Oct 28, 2019 17:45:39 GMT -5
THIS WEEK IN REVIEWWhat should I know about this week in wrestling? Check out these big events over the weekend. NXT Takeover PhiladelphiaWWE Royal Rumble 2018The Revival followed up a win over The Usos on Sunday with a win over The Hardy Boyz on Monday, but it appears an older team has reunited to win the Raw Tag Team Championships. Formerly aligned in 2006, Kane and Big Show are back and have their eyes set on Wilder and Dawson. After eliminating Finn Balor on Sunday, Bobby Lashley defeated Jeff Hardy the following night and secured the next Intercontinental Championship opportunity. Paul Heyman has made two demands: Baron Corbin apologize to Brock Lesnar and Triple H give Lesnar a rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Fastlane. Lesnar would then end the night by attacking John Cena, interrupting a match with Samoa Joe. Next week on Monday's Raw: Billie Kay one-on-one with Sasha Banks Carlito's Cabana returns with guests Big Show and Kane
After returning as the 30th entrant in the Men's Royal Rumble Match, Sheamus battled Dolph Ziggler and emerged victorious in his first match back on SmackDown. Cultural Revolt has made it clear to The New Day they are not finished with pursuing the WWE Trios Championships. A huge acquisition has been claimed by SmackDown and The Miz has received permission to introduce this new acquisition this upcoming week. Becky Lynch has requested to defend her Matrons Championship against Nia Jax after Jax's recent actions. The match has been made official for No Way Out. Sami Zayn was attacked prior to his match against Kevin Owens by the Wyatt Family. Bray Wyatt later vowed to stand in Sami Zayn's way on the Road to WrestleMania. After Batista called Triple H and Ric Flair out for a lack of genuineness, Shinsuke Nakamura was put through a table by the COO. Batista will defend his belt against Nakamura at No Way Out inside of a Steel Cage. Next week on Tuesday's SmackDown: Kurt Angle goes to war with Seth Rollins MizTV featuring a "huge acquisition" to SmackDown An open challenge of Mike Bennett
Andrade "Cien" Almas and Dezmond Xavier picked up wins in their debuts. Following Cedric Alexander and Moose's win, they were attacked backstage by Joe Coffey and Mark Coffey. It is understood that the Coffey Brothers have been suspended for their actions, delaying their in-ring debut on NXT. With Joe and Mark Coffey suspended, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford will fight Harada and Kodama instead. Following Kairi Sane's victory in the Fatal-4 Way, she will challenge Tessa Blanchard in her second NXT match for the NXT Women's Championship. Austin Aries and Tommaso Ciampa, two new NXT signings, made it clear they want a NXT Championship opportunity. When Adam Cole refused, Bubba Stone ran out and two separate brawls broke out between Aries and Ciampa and Cole and Stone. Next week on Wednesday's NXT: Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford battle Harada and Kodama Kairi Sane challenges Tessa Blanchard for the NXT Women's Championship
Chris Jericho challenged John Hennigan to a ladder match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and said he'd leave Impact if he lost. Hennigan refused, but by the end of the night, Jericho attacked Two Cool Bucks and Kenny Omega to make it clear he is serious. Following Madison Rayne's victory, Made in Sin attacked the Beautiful People. As Rayne jumped in for it to be 3-on-2, Gail Kim returned to even the odds. The free agent match returned for the month of February to give the opportunity for a Knockouts contract. Dakota Kai won the match to join TNA. Following Kyle O'Reilly's debut singles win, his opponent Mark Briscoe required medical attention. Donald Trump cleared the air about the future of TNA, Impact, and Wednesday Night Dynamite. Trump says Sting and Shawn Michaels both have a budget to sign wrestlers from around the world, and there is a pool of superstars that will be placed in a Draft. In addition, people like Dakota Kai, Trevor Lee, and anyone else who joins TNA before the Draft is subject to be signed by Michaels or Sting prior to the Draft. Next week on Friday's Impact: Trevor Lee makes his TNA debut, tagging alongside X-Division Champion Andrew Everett, against the dream team of Rey Mysterio and Ricochet Knockouts Champion Ivelisse will make an appearance |
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Post by blackHEART on Oct 31, 2019 19:00:52 GMT -5
 February 5, 2018
Dean Ambrose def. Tyler Breeze
Ambrose follows up his victory last week against Bryan with another win over Breeze with Dirty Deeds.
Advertised for tonight is Carlito's Cabana returns with Kane and Big Show as his guests, along with the main event of Baron Corbin, with Paul Heyman in his corner, against WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena.
The Revival have a moment with Charly Caruso and asked if they'll be watching Carlito's Cabana tonight when Big Show and Kane guest star, they laugh. The Revival mention a tag team match against The Vaudevillians they must focus on, rather than Carlito's Cabana.
Charlotte def. Brie Bella
After defeating her sister Nikki last week, Charlotte forces Brie to tap to the Figure Eight.
Kassius Ohno enters Triple H's office and says he is frustrated about Samoa Joe taking Cesaro and he out for the Royal Rumble match, and Cesaro is still recovering at home. Ohno demands a match against the Royal Rumble winner, and he's met with laughter. Triple H makes the match, pats Ohno on the shoulder, and tells him not to ruin his Road to WrestleMania.
The Revival def. The Vaudevillians in a non-title match
The WWE Tag Team Champions win after a Shattered Machine finishes off Aiden.
Carlito is backstage watching the match with his partner Chris Masters and Carlito gloats about tonight's Carlito's Cabana. Carlito trashes The Miz with MizTV tomorrow night with the "huge acquisition" for SmackDown, but says that he will have the real huge show.
Sasha Banks def. Billie Kay
Bayley and Royce were sent to the back at the beginning of the match, and Banks was able to use the Banks Statement to beat Kay via submission.
Joe Hennig has an interview with Charly Caruso about falling short to Braun Strowman. Hennig says his open challenges have been three great monsters. Hennig says he's taking a week off from his open challenges to recover, but he will be opening it back next week and assures to begin a winning streak.
Stephanie McMahon lets Paul Heyman know that if Baron Corbin defeats John Cena tonight, Brock Lesnar will receive his title match at Fastlane.
As he comes to the ring, Samoa Joe takes a moment to share his thoughts before the match. Joe says last week he was going to make the WWE World Heavyweight Champion tap out. Joe warns John Cena if his title is the one chosen, he will receive his fate at WrestleMania. Joe turns around and warns Brock Lesnar, Batista, or Shinsuke Nakamura of the same fate.
Samoa Joe def. Kassius Ohno
Ohno was fighting for Cesaro's honor but Ohno would succumb to the Coquina Clutch as Joe wins via submission.
Charlotte airs her frustration with Stephanie McMahon about not wanting Nikki Bella, not wanting Brie Bella, but wanting Asuka for the Divas Championship. Charlotte says beating the Bella Twins in back-to-back weeks should assure her a title opportunity. Stephanie nods and then tells her to beat Nikki Bella and Brie Bella again... in a handicap match next week on Raw.
The ring is set up for Carlito's Cabana as he's with partner Chris Masters. Carlito introduces Kane and Big Show to the Cabana. Carlito asks if last week means that they're back in WWE as a tag team and Kane confirmed. Carlito asked why, and Big Show pointed out he and Kane are two decorated superstars in the business and feel they're towards the end of their careers, but they are not finished. When asked what their goal is, they said to win the WWE Tag Team Championships like they did in 2006. Chris Masters then takes over and vents about Kane and Big Show beating them at WrestleMania 22, and they've come to steal the spotlight from them once more. Before Kane and Big Show responded, Masters slapped Big Show's face. This incited Carlito hesitated before following Masters' lead and slapping Kane. Kane and Big Show then go off and eventually end the Cabana with double chokeslams.
Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor is asked by Charly Caruso about Bobby Lashley earning the next opportunity at his title. Balor says he knows Lashley is a top-tier athlete and he's willing to defend his title against the top-tier athletes to prove he is the best. Caruso then informs Balor of Lashley's match up next, and Balor stays back and watches on the monitor backstage.
Bobby Lashley def. Matt Hardy
Following a victory over Jeff Hardy last week, Lashley finished brother Matt with a Spear.
Hyped for next week is the return of Joe Hennig's open challenge, along with a handicap match between Charlotte and the Bella Twins for Charlotte's opportunity at the Divas Championship. Also, a WrestleMania 22 rematch twelve years in the making as Kane and Big Show team up once again against Carlito and Chris Masters. But now, Baron Corbin battles John Cena to earn Brock Lesnar a title opportunity at Fastlane.
Baron Corbin w/Paul Heyman def. John Cena in a non-title match
Corbin's End of Days is countered into the AA, but Corbin slides off the back and locks Cena in a crucifix pin and Cena kicks out a split-second too late.
John Cena can't believe it as Baron Corbin rolls out of the ring and immediately Heyman celebrates with his client. It is made official: Brock Lesnar will have another opportunity at Cena and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Fastlane on March 4th. |
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Post by blackHEART on Oct 31, 2019 21:56:17 GMT -5
 February 6, 2018
Tessa Blanchard def. Alexa Bliss
In her SmackDown debut, the NXT Women's Champion hit Magnum to give Bliss a taste of what's to come for the matrons division.
Advertised for tonight is the dream main event between Kurt Angle and Seth Rollins. Also, Cultural Revolt face the Wyatt Family to determine the #1 contenders for the WWE Trios Championships.
Nia Jax has an interview with Renee Young about Tessa Blanchard's debut, and Nia Jax slams Blanchard's appearance on MizTV, saying she isn't getting gold anytime soon. Nia Jax claimed as of No Way Out, the Matrons Championship is hers and will not let go. Paige then comes up and says Nia Jax is fortunate Becky gave her a title opportunity, because Paige claims Nia didn't earn it. Nia laughed and Paige challenged Nia to a match tonight! Nia Jax accepts as the #1 contender for the Matrons Championship battles the Women's Royal Rumble winner in a potential WrestleMania preview.
Elias Samson is in the ring set up to perform and Elias says he is frustrated that Cody Rhodes won't accept a count out victory, and has requested tonight's rematch. Elias Samson tells Cody he's about to sing a song he wrote himself about a million chances. Elias Samson begins to strum before Cody's music hits.
Cody Rhodes def. Elias Samson via disqualification
Elias took another easy way out as Cody had hit a Disaster Kick on the outside and as Cody showboated, Elias grabbed the guitar and smashed Cody in the shoulder to cause a DQ. Samson then left after hitting Drift Away on the floor.
Tom Phillips hears of breaking news and sends it to Renee Young backstage with Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie announces that Shinsuke Nakamura is dealing with back issues and the No Way Out main event is in jeopardy. Renee Young ensues it is because of Triple H's spinebuster last week, but Stephanie dares Renee to convict her husband like that again. Stephanie then announces that the winner of Kurt Angle and Seth Rollins will earn a spot in the main event at No Way Out.
Michael Bennett and Maria head to the ring and issue the opening challenge which Sheamus accepts! Sheamus returned at the Royal Rumble and won a match over Dolph Ziggler last week.
Michael Bennett w/Maria vs. Sheamus
Bennett appeared to bite off more than he could chew as Sheamus set up for a Brogue Kick, but Ziggler slid in and hit the Zig-Zag on Sheamus!
Dolph Ziggler and Michael Bennett continue to beat down on Sheamus 2-on-1 after the match ends. Running to his aid is Tye Dillinger with a chair. Ziggler and Bennett see a chair and bolt quick as Dillinger saves the Celtic Warrior.
Seth Rollins is with Renee Young and Rollins is asked about tonight's main event against Kurt Angle. Rollins says it's a dream to wrestle Kurt Angle and tonight fans get a match many never thought they'd see. When asked about the stipulation added with Nakamura's uncertainty for No Way Out, Rollins says this is his chance to regain the WWE Universal Championship and with all due respect to Angle, he will stop at nothing to take back what he wants.
Nia Jax def. Paige
Matrons Champion Becky Lynch joined Phillips and JBL to see Nia Jax crush Paige with a Samoan Drop followed by a Leg Drop.
Kurt Angle has the next spot with Renee Young who asks about tonight's opponent Seth Rollins. Angle admits Rollins is one of the best wrestlers in the world today and is a former WWE Universal Champion, but reminds Rollins he is a multi-time world champion. Angle says to walk into WrestleMania this year as Universal Champion would be big to prove the doubters wrong.
Cultural Revolt def. Wyatt Family
As the ref lost all control, Bray Wyatt lurked Murphy as the only two in the ring for Sister Abigail until Sami Zayn's music hit and this distracted the United States Champion for Murphy to then hit an enzuigiri that then set up Murphy's Law!
Erick Rowan and Luke Harper were coming to as they realized what Sami Zayn had done, as Cultural Revolt have another opportunity at The New Day's Trios Championships at No Way Out.
Tessa Blanchard is on the phone backstage as she seems to be talking to her father until Naomi walks up to her. Tessa hangs up and Naomi welcomes her to SmackDown. Tessa thanks her, but Naomi says that Alexa Bliss wasn't the best competition SmackDown has to offer. Naomi challenges Tessa Blanchard to a match next week and Blanchard accepts.
Tom Phillips and JBL present the updated card for No Way Out, two weeks away. Cultural Revolt challenging The New Day for the WWE Trios Championships. Becky Lynch defends the Matrons Championship against Nia Jax. Two new matches have been submitted! Dolph Ziggler and Michael Bennett will team up against Sheamus and Tye Dillinger. Also, Cody Rhodes battles Elias Samson in a match that will not end in a DQ or a count-out. Phillips and JBL then discuss Shinsuke Nakamura's questionable status for No Way Out, and if he is cleared, he will compete inside a Steel Cage against Batista. However, the winner of the main event will be added to the match, so it could be a triple threat for the WWE Universal Championship.
WWE Universal Champion Batista heads to the ring and makes it clear that Shinsuke Nakamura better stay at home. Batista says he will not defend his championship inside a Steel Cage against two men. Batista says he's confident he can beat Kurt Angle or Seth Rollins. Batista foretells he would end the legendary career of Kurt Angle past due, or end Seth's career early before he can make it that far. Seth Rollins then heads out for the main event, taking exception, as Batista heads to the back during commercial.
Advertised for next week is Naomi against Tessa Blanchard and Tye Dillinger will battle Michael Bennett.
Seth Rollins def. Kurt Angle
A match that lived up to the hype saw Rollins endure a prolonged match and elude the Angle Slam before kicking Angle in the gut and hitting a Curb Stomp.
After the match, Rollins celebrates and spots Kurt Angle getting up. Rollins and Angle pause for a moment and hear applause from the crowd before Angle extends the hand and Rollins shakes it, as Rollins is confirmed to have an opportunity at the WWE Universal Championship at No Way Out inside of a Steel Cage. It'll either be Seth Rollins versus Batista, or Shinsuke Nakamura will be cleared to compete for a triple threat. |
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Post by blackHEART on Oct 31, 2019 22:48:18 GMT -5
February 7, 2018 NXT starts with GM William Regal addressing the ending of last week's NXT. Regal announces Bubba Stone is the #1 contender due to Adam Cole using a low-blow to retain the title at NXT Takeover. Regal says the match will take place next week on NXT.
Jorge Castro def. JW Richards
Castro hits a Fastball Punch to knock JW's lights out.
A replay is shown of Joe Coffey and Mark Coffey attacking Cedric Alexander and Moose last week, resulting in a suspension, and allowing Dawkins and Ford to replace them in the upcoming match.
Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford def. Harada & Kodama
Dawkins hits a pop-up spinebuster on Harada and picks up the W.
Austin Aries is interviewed by Sophia backstage and responds to William Regal's decision. Aries says he was signed to NXT to compete for championships and Bubba Stone had his opportunity and didn't win. Aries calls it a controversy against A-Double and if this is a habit, he won't work well with Regal.
Desmond Xavier def. Dinastia
Picking up a win in his debut last week, Xavier follows it up with Final Flash.
Prior to her title defense tonight, Tessa Blanchard is interviewed by Sophia. Sophia congratulates Blanchard on signing with SmackDown, but directs focus to her title defense tonight against Kairi Sane. Blanchard says she's signed with SmackDown for a reason and Kairi Sane may be the future of NXT, but tonight is not the future yet.
Tashard Wiggins def. Brilee Fox w/Jenna
Wiggins hits Fox with Coronation and despite Jenna's involvement, Wiggins overcomes and wins.
Advertised for next week is the NXT Championship match, a rematch from NXT Takeover, as Adam Cole defends against Bubba Stone. Also, newcomers Dave Finley and Kona Reeves battle for their first win after losing their debuts last week.
Tessa Blanchard(c) def. Kairi Sane to retain the NXT Women's Championship
Blanchard and Sane go to the limit before Sane is hit with the second Magnum of the match and Blanchard retains her title.
Tessa Blanchard celebrates as Kairi Sane rolls out of the ring and heads to the locker room as Blanchard has the ring to celebrate. She starts to tear up as she waves to the crowd as NXT goes off the air. |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 7, 2019 18:29:37 GMT -5
February 9, 2018 Impact starts with the Bullet Club. Kenny Omega is the mouthpiece and addresses Chris Jericho, saying he takes exception to Jericho's chair shot last week, and thus wants Chris Jericho tonight! Jericho comes as far as the ramp and tells Omega they'll make a deal. He'll wrestle Omega in the main event if Hennigan gives him a ladder match for the world title. Jericho doubles down if he loses, he'll leave Impact. Hennigan says just having the match with Omega doesn't do it, but he should beat Omega. Hennigan finally agrees that if Omega loses, Jericho can have the match. Jericho is excited, until Omega mentions that he'll have backup tonight and smirks, as the match has been settled. The Bullet Club surround the ring as Two Cool Bucks remain in for their match next.
Two Cool Bucks w/Bullet Club def. Drago & Tigre Uno
Drago and Tigre Uno gelled well in their first match and gave the Bucks fits, but the Bullet Club on the outside gave the Bucks a huge advantage, and Gallows leveled Drago on the outside with a boot behind the official's back as the Bucks hit a Meltzer Driver on Tigre Uno for the win.
Chris Jericho is spotted backstage watching the match and is frustrated. Sting then walks by and asks Jericho what's wrong. Jericho says the Bullet Club are holding Impact hostage and it's a shame. Jericho believes they're going to screw him out of a title opportunity tonight. Sting lets Jericho know that if he needs backup tonight, he has just the guys.
Up next is the Free Agent match for a Knockouts contract. As announced by Donald Trump last week, the winner of this match will earn a contract with TNA and have the decision to sign with Sting's Dynamite brand or HBK's Impact.
Toni Storm def. Ava Storie in a TNA Knockouts Free Agent Match
Toni Storm hit a Strong Zero to defeat Ava and win a contract in TNA.
One-half of the TNA Tag Team Champions Jay Briscoe is asked by McKenzie Mitchell about the status of his brother Mark after last week. Jay says it was only a scare, and Mark has some recovery time off, but he'll be back in no time. Jay then tells Kyle O'Reilly he is not getting away with it easy and challenges O'Reilly to a match next week.
Coming to the ring is Gail Kim with Made in Sin. Kim explains that she doesn't appreciate the Beautiful People manipulating the Knockouts division since its incarnation. Kim credited Made in Sin as the future of the knockouts and realizes her job as a pioneer of the division is to help the younger ones, not to bury them. The Beautiful People respond and Angelina Love admits this is because Gail Kim is past her prime while the Beautiful People age like fine wine. Kim says she can still beat Angelina Love any day of the week, in which Love gets in for a match.
Angelina Love w/Beautiful People def. Gail Kim w/Made in Sin
Rayne and Sky tried helping Love, but Made in Sin came and the teams brawled on the outside. This distraction allowed Love to grab pepper-spray and blinded Kim behind the official and Love would steal a pinfall.
Backstage, Trevor Lee and X-Division Champion Andrew Everett are voicing their displeasure with tonight's tag team match. Everett says Shawn Michaels is crazy if he thinks he's defending the title against Ricochet again, let alone Rey Mysterio.
TNA President Shawn Michaels is in the ring and warns Sting he is going to have a hard time recruiting for Dynamite as Michaels gives an impassioned speech for making Impact the most important show in wrestling. Michaels announces he has taken the budget Donald Trump has given him and already began signing stars. He introduces one of his signings with him tonight, returning to TNA. Michaels says this signing will help the X-Division and believes he'll be a future world champion. Coming back to TNA, exclusive to Impact, is Low Ki! Low Ki comes in a suit and can't get a word out before Angelico of Dirty Standards comes out and says Michaels should worry less about signing TNA's past and looking to the future for the next world champion. Low Ki then strikes Angelico that knocks Angelico out of the ring, before Michaels calls an official to the ring for Low Ki to wrestle his return in a suit!
Low Ki def. Angelico
Low Ki returns and settles it with a Warrior's Way, but instead of pinning Angelico, he locked in a new submission move, the Dragon Clutch, until the official deemed Angelico defenseless and rewarded the match to Low Ki.
Shawn Michaels is shown backstage watching Low Ki's victory when Sting comes by and scoffs. Michaels asks what Sting's issue is, but Sting says Low Ki is a nice competitor, but he should take Angelico's advice. Sting then boasts about his signings and promises they will make the real "impact" tonight.
X-Division Champion Andrew Everett heads to the ring with Trevor Lee, and as Lee is set for his first in-ring action, Everett hypes up Lee. He also mentions Low Ki, calling him out, saying he won't be getting close to his X-Division Championship like Ricochet and Rey Mysterio will never get close.
Rey Mysterio & Ricochet def. Andrew Everett & Trevor Lee
Ricochet hit a 630 Senton on Everett, followed by Mysterio hitting a frog splash in dedication to Eddie Guerrero, and Mysterio pinned the X-Division Champion.
reDRAGON are standing by with Jeremy Borash where Kyle O'Reilly accepts Jay Briscoe's challenge for next week.
Knockouts Champion Ivelisse heads to the ring and addresses overcoming Su Yung a couple of weeks ago. Ivelisse then welcomes Dakota Kai and Toni Storm among those joining the knockouts division, but out comes Madi Maxx who insists she can defeat Ivelisse and challenges her to a match now!
Ivelisse def. Madi Maxx in a non-title match
Ivelisse wins in about 4 minutes with Code Huntress, easily putting away Maxx.
Advertised for next week is Kyle O'Reilly against Jay Briscoe. Drew Galloway will also battle Stu Alexander.
Chris Jericho def. Kenny Omega w/Bullet Club
Omega has Gallows, Jacobs, and Hennigan in his corner... but as they get involved, theme music hits and out comes men that Storm recognizes! Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr, and Brian Pillman Jr are all here! A brawl incites on the outside as Omega's distracted to be hit with a Codebreaker and get pinned!
The brawl continues as Sting walks out appearing pleased, as apparently these are the signings exclusive to Dynamite and Sting's show. Jericho celebrates as he now has a world title opportunity again, but he then quickly jumps in, as he goes straight for the world champion and tonight's show ends in chaos with Shawn Michaels coming out with security to separate the six as Sting just lets it happen. |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 7, 2019 23:30:23 GMT -5
The Cruiserweight Classic has been officially announced and WWE has been working on this for months. WWE has secured multiple talents and all 64 competitors in the first-ever tournament were brought in for the tournament.
As of now, none have been linked to long-term WWE contracts but will be paid for each matchup.
The 64 competitors were announced on WWE's official website:
Ace Austin
ACH
Angel Garza
Akira Tozawa
Amazing Red
Ariya Daivari
Bandido
Brian Kendrick
Caleb Konley
Cima
Cortez Castro
Daga
Dante Fox
Darius Lockhart
Dragon Azteca Jr.
Drew Gulak
El Hijo del Fantasma
Fabian Aichner
Flash Morgan Webster
Flip Gordon
Fred Yehi
Gran Metalik
Hiromu Takahashi
Humberto Carrillo
Idris Abraham
Jack Evans
Jack Gallagher
Jesse Sorensen
Jonathan Gresham
Jordan Devlin
Kid Kash
Kip Sabian
Kota Ibushi
Kushida
Laredo Kid
Lince Dorado
Lio Rush
Mariachi Loco
Mark Andrews
Marty Scurll
Mansoor
Mustafa Ali
Paul London
Petey Williams
Puma King
Raul Mendosa
Ricky Mandel
Rockstar Spud
Roderick Strong
Samir Singh
Sammy Guevara
Shane Strickland
Sonjay Dutt
Sunil Singh
Taiji Ishimori
Tajiri
Taka Michinoku
TJ Perkins
Tony Nese
Trey Miguel
Tyler Bate
Tyson Dux
Will Ospreay
Zema Ion
The brackets are said to be released next week. |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 8, 2019 18:01:23 GMT -5
THIS WEEK IN REVIEW
What should I know about this week in wrestling?
Baron Corbin apologized to Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar, maintaining Heyman as his advocate. Corbin would fight John Cena in the main event for Lesnar's Fastlane rematch and pinned the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Now at Fastlane it will be Lesnar challenging Cena for the title and an opportunity to headline WrestleMania.
Charlotte continues to push for a title opportunity at Asuka's Divas Championship. After pinning a Bella Twin in consecutive weeks, she now has the chance to win an opportunity against Asuka by beating the Bella Twins in a handicap match.
Carlito's Cabana confirms that Big Show and Kane have returned as a monster tag team and are setting their sights on The Revival's WWE Tag Team Championships. However, Carlito and Chris Masters are standing in the way of that dream.
Next week on Monday's Raw:
Joe Hennig's open challenge returns
Charlotte battles the Bella Twins in a 1-on-2 handicap match
WrestleMania 22 rematch as Kane and Big Show team up against Carlito and Chris Masters
NXT Women's Champion Tessa Blanchard made her debut on SmackDown via MizTV. Alexa Bliss came to challenge Blanchard and Blanchard picked up the win in her first match on Tuesdays. Later in the night, Naomi issued the next challenge to SmackDown's newcomer.
Following Elias Samson smashing a guitar over Cody Rhodes, the two will meet at No Way Out. The match is confirmed to not end in a count out or disqualification.
Michael Bennett issued an open challenge to fight someone contracted on SmackDown and Sheamus accepted! The match ended with Dolph Ziggler rushing down and attacking Sheamus. This 2-on-1 assault was disrupted by Tye Dillinger who came to help Sheamus. There will now be a tag team match at No Way Out.
Nia Jax gained momentum as she seeks the Matrons Championship, pinning Women's Royal Rumble winner Paige.
Thanks to Sami Zayn costing the Wyatt Family, Cultural Revolt have another chance at the WWE Trios Championships.
Shinsuke Nakamura's status for No Way Out's Steel Cage match for the Universal Championship is unknown. Therefore, with Seth Rollins pinning Kurt Angle, Rollins will challenge Batista at No Way Out. If Nakamura is cleared for competition, he will be reinserted in the match and will be a triple threat for the title.
Next week on Tuesday's SmackDown:
Tessa Blanchard will go one-on-one with Naomi
Tye Dillinger will go to battle against Michael Bennett
William Regal named Bubba Stone the #1 contender for Adam Cole's NXT Championship. Stone receives this rematch next week on NXT.
After Bubba Stone was named #1 contender, Austin Aries expressed his displeasure over Regal's decision. Tommaso Ciampa did not appear on NXT.
Replacing the suspended Joe and Mark Coffey, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford beat Harada and Kodama in tag team action.
Jorge Castro, Desmond Xavier, and Tashard Wiggins picked up victories.
24 hours after joining SmackDown, NXT Women's Champion Tessa Blanchard retained her title successfully against Kairi Sane.
Next week on Wednesday's NXT:
Dave Finley fights Kona Reeves for their first win in NXT
Bubba Stone challenges Adam Cole for the NXT Championship
Chris Jericho stuck to his challenge towards John Hennigan, a ladder match where Jericho put his future with Impact on the line. Hennigan caved that if Jericho could beat Kenny Omega that night, he would grant him the match. Jericho was able to beat Omega with backup, putting him in line for Hennigan's championship.
Sting promised Chris Jericho backup, and has made his first signings known. Brian Pillman Jr, Davey Boy Smith Jr, and Teddy Hart have all become exclusive to Dynamite.
Shawn Michaels made his first signing known, bringing Low Ki back to TNA. Low Ki was then challenged by Angelico, and Low Ki emerged successful, debuting a new submission move called the Dragon Clutch.
The free agent match for the knockouts continued with Toni Storm earning a contract. Storm can now sign with Dynamite or Impact.
After Jay Briscoe announced Mark Briscoe would miss some time, he challenged Kyle O'Reilly to a singles match next week and O'Reilly accepted.
Teaming with 3-time X-Division Champion Ricochet, Rey Mysterio pinned the reigning X-Division Champion Andrew Everett as Everett teamed with Trevor Lee in Lee's first match.
Next week on Friday's Impact:
Jay Briscoe wrestles for brother Mark's honor against Kyle O'Reilly
Drew Galloway fights Stu Alexander |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 8, 2019 18:42:15 GMT -5
February 12, 2018 Raw starts with WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena speaking of defending his title once again next month at Fastlane against Brock Lesnar. Cena vows to conquer the Beast and go to WrestleMania headlining as the 16-time world champion! Baron Corbin then interrupts and tells Cena by beating the champion last week, he believes to be deserving of a title opportunity. Corbin suggests Cena putting the title on the line tonight. Paul Heyman comes to the ring and tries to stop his client, but Cena accepts! The main event is official tonight that Cena will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Baron Corbin.
Dean Ambrose def. Rusev w/Lana
Ambrose continues up his hot streak by beating Rusev with Dirty Deeds.
Backstage, Paul Heyman is trying to get an answer as to why Baron Corbin challenged Cena tonight for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Corbin promises he has a plan and that a Paul Heyman Guy is going to be world champion headed into WrestleMania!
The Revival come to join Michael Cole, Tyson Kidd, and Corey Graves on commentary to watch the next tag team match.
Big Show & Kane def. Carlito & Chris Masters
Big Show and Kane showed no ring rust by putting Carlito and Masters away with stereo chokeslams.
After the match concluded, The Revival took to the microphone and told Big Show and Kane they were unimpressed by beating the tag team division's ugly stepchildren in Carlito and Masters. The Revival suggested Kane and Big Show fight someone from this decade, like American Alpha or New York's Finest, in order to be taken seriously.
Backstage, Daniel Bryan is found unresponsive. Bryan is being tended to medically in urgent fashion as one member is asking for the ambulance to pull up.
Mickie James def. Dana Brooke
Mickie James gets back on track with a Mick Kick to Dana Brooke.
John Cena is interviewed backstage by Charly Caruso about accepting a title match against Baron Corbin. Cena says he wants to be a fighting champion, and Corbin did pin him last week, so he has earned a title match. Cena also said once he beats Corbin tonight, he can solely focus on Brock Lesnar at Fastlane.
Charlotte def. Bella Twins in a Handicap Match
Charlotte had a tough task ahead of her, but after hitting Natural Selection on Nikki, she tripped up Brie and locked in the Figure Eight to win the match.
Charlotte demanded the microphone and called out Divas Champion Asuka at that moment. Asuka headed to the stage and Charlotte reminds Asuka she has won the right to face Asuka at Fastlane next month, but doesn't want to wait until then. Charlotte demands the title match next week on Raw and Asuka accepts!
Michael Cole provides an update on Daniel Bryan, that he is at a local hospital receiving treatment and promises to provide more information as it is made available.
After Raw returns from the commercial, Joe Hennig issues an open challenge to anyone in the locker room. Out comes the Men's Royal Rumble winner Samoa Joe.
Samoa Joe def. Joe Hennig
Another open challenge doesn't go Joe Hennig's way as he finds himself tapping to the Coquina Clutch.
Stephanie McMahon spots Charlotte backstage and lets Charlotte know that she can have her title opportunity next week against Asuka, but if she fails, she will not receive another opportunity as long as Asuka is Divas Champion.
Finn Balor def. Tyler Breeze in a non-title match
Finn Balor and Tyler Breeze had a match of the night thus far and Balor finished Breeze off with a corner dropkick that led into Coup de Grace.
After this match, Bobby Lashley ran into the ring and decked Balor from behind. Lashley would assault the Intercontinental Champion before hitting a Spear through the barricade as the #1 contender makes his presence known to the champion.
New York's Finest were standing by with Charly Caruso when they stood up to The Revival's challenge for Big Show and Kane. Enzo Amore says they better receive title opportunities themselves if they can beat Big Show and Kane. Yet, American Alpha came into the picture as well. American Alpha accepted the challenge, saying they want a piece of The Revival and the titles. Triple H then walked into the picture and made a triple threat tag team match for next week with the winners getting The Revival at Fastlane.
In addition to the match just made by Triple H, the commentary trio mention next week's Divas Championship match between Asuka and Charlotte. Another update on Daniel Bryan is provided, letting the WWE Universe know Bryan is responsive at the hospital but will likely be kept overnight for further evaluation.
Baron Corbin w/Paul Heyman def. John Cena(c) via DQ for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Once the official was knocked out by Corbin ducking a Cena clothesline, Corbin attacked Cena and then grabbed a steel chair. Corbin continued to unleash on Cena with the chair before waiting for Cena to get up for one more shot, but as Cena stirred, the official stirred. Corbin realized and tossed the chair into Cena's hands and dropped to the mat. Pulling this Guerrero trick, the official saw Cena with the chair and disqualified the champion.
John Cena argued with the official, trying to explain his innocence, as Baron Corbin rolled out of the ring and walked up the ramp with Paul Heyman with a smirk. Cena was irate, yet remained champion, as many are confused with Corbin winning the match in a way not to win the world title tonight. |
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