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Post by blackHEART on Nov 8, 2019 23:56:35 GMT -5
 February 13, 2018
Elias Samson def. Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn looked to have the match won, until the lights go out, and when they come back on, Zayn is laid out and Elias is stunned in the corner. Elias crawls over to Zayn and makes the cover, and cameras catch the Wyatt Family lurking at the top of the ramp.
As Elias Samson celebrates a victory and Sami Zayn lays on the mat, Bray Wyatt speaks. Wyatt says Zayn has chosen a war he cannot win. Bray says he is willing to end this war this Sunday at No Way Out.
Renee Young welcomes her guests Sheamus and Tye Dillinger. Young asks why Dillinger came to the rescue last week, in which he is tired of Dolph Ziggler feeling he runs the place, along with believing Michael Bennett is a fraud. Sheamus thanks Dillinger for the support last week, and encourages him in his match against Bennett tonight.
Kevin Owens def. Kalisto
Owens puts Kalisto away with a Popup Powerbomb. Phillips and JBL were in awe with the replay of the height Owens got on the finisher.
Backstage, Elias Samson is walking around gloating for his win over Sami Zayn and is telling everyone the result will be the same when he wrestles Cody Rhodes this Sunday. At that moment, Cody jumps Elias and once again, security must restrain Cody Rhodes as this allows Elias to escape once again.
Advertised for later tonight is the Peep Show with special guest Kurt Angle.
Murphy w/Cultural Revolt def. Xavier Woods w/The New Day
Murphy comes away with a win leading into Sunday's Trios Championships match by hitting Murphy's Law.
Following the match, Cultural Revolt get in the ring and begin talking smack with The New Day, leading up to Kofi Kingston and Big E getting in the ring. There's then a brawl that incites as the two teams go at it before Cultural Revolt retreat after they've had enough.
Sami Zayn enters Triple H's office and is upset about Bray Wyatt and the attack earlier tonight. Triple H says he brought it upon himself by getting involved with the trios tag match last week. Triple H then announces the match is official for Sunday, Sami Zayn versus Bray Wyatt. Triple H does lighten the mood for Zayn, making it for the United States Championship.
Tessa Blanchard def. Naomi
Blanchard hit Magnum to upset the veteran Naomi in her second win on SmackDown.
Cody Rhodes is caught by Renee Young and Young asks about Cody's attacks on Elias Samson tonight. Cody passionately answers Renee and says Elias has gotten under his skin over the last several weeks, but takes exception to his dig at his father Dusty Rhodes tonight. Cody tears up and shouts into the camera that Elias has sung his final song and after this Sunday's No Holds Barred match, he will hold nothing back.
Christian and Tomko are in the ring for the Peep Show. Christian welcomes Kurt Angle where Christian begins to constantly berate into Kurt Angle as this washed-up has-been who can't seem to win a match. Angle turns the tables and says that is what Christian is doing now. After hearing Christian continue running his mouth, Kurt Angle finally challenges Christian to a match this Sunday, in which Christian accepts for Tomko to deck Kurt Angle. The two assault Angle before Christian finishes with a Killswitch.
Dolph Ziggler, Michael Bennett, and Maria are all with Renee Young. Young asks about their partnership, in which Ziggler says this is not a partnership, yet it was forced by a mutual despise for Sheamus. Bennett says the common goal is to put Sheamus back on the shelf. They then head to the ring for Bennett's match next.
Michael Bennett w/Maria and Dolph Ziggler def. Tye Dillinger w/Sheamus
When Ziggler tried tipping things in Bennett's favor as Dillinger looked for the Tye Breaker, Sheamus went and brawled with Ziggler. This distracted the ref, allowing Maria to come in and low-blow Tye Dillinger for Bennett to hit Divine Intervention and beat Dillinger.
Tessa Blanchard is standing by backstage when Paige walks up to her. The Women's Royal Rumble winner says she's been impressed by Blanchard the last couple weeks, and particularly her performance in the Royal Rumble match. Paige then challenges her to a match at No Way Out with the spirit of competition, which Blanchard accepts.
Becky Lynch heads to the ring and the Matrons Champion addresses her challenger this Sunday, Nia Jax. Lynch declares that Nia Jax will no longer have the desire to bully after she knocks her down a peg. Lynch vows to walk out of No Way Out still as the Matrons Champion.
Becky Lynch def. Emma in a non-title match
In a rematch from the Royal Rumble, Lynch locked in the Dis-arm-her and forced Emma to tap, sending a message to Nia Jax for Sunday.
Tom Phillips and JBL breakdown this Sunday's card for No Way Out. As of the matches added tonight, Christian goes one-on-one with Kurt Angle to prove they still got it. Tessa Blanchard also has to prove she belongs on SmackDown by battling the Women's Royal Rumble winner Paige. Also announced tonight was Sami Zayn challenging Bray Wyatt for the United States Championship. The duo also advertise the following matches:
Dolph Ziggler & Michael Bennett versus Sheamus & Tye Dillinger
Cody Rhodes versus Elias Samson in a No Holds Barred match
The New Day defending the Trios Championships against Cultural Revolt
Becky Lynch defending the Matrons Championship against Nia Jax
Batista defending the WWE Universal Championship in a Steel Cage match against Seth Rollins
To close the show, WWE Universal Champion Batista walks out with Ric Flair. Batista speaks about defending his title in a Steel Cage match against Seth Rollins this Sunday. Batista realizes Rollins held the title last year at WrestleMania but wouldn't have kept the title if it wasn't for Ric Flair. Batista tells Rollins that since Flair is in the Animal's corner, Rollins won't be leaving the cage as champion. Seth Rollins responds to this and tells Batista he doesn't need Ric Flair and never did to be champion. Ric Flair takes exception to this and begins shouting at Rollins, prophesying that Batista retains this Sunday, when Shinsuke Nakamura's music interrupts! The former champion heads out and comes into the ring and only says the words "See you Sunday" before dropping the mic and leaving to his music. Batista has a fit as the Steel Cage match on Sunday is now a triple threat for the WWE Universal Championship. |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 10, 2019 14:07:33 GMT -5
 February 14, 2018
Rich Swann def. Noam Dar
Swann followed Fantastic Voyage with a Five Star Swann Splash and won the opening contest.
After the match, Swann waits around for Noam Dar to make it to his feet. Swann extends a handshake after a solid match with Dar, but both are assaulted right then. It's The Tolutasi! The Tolutasi take Swann and Dar out, making a statement.
Kona Reeves has air time and addresses his match with Dave Finlay tonight. Reeves says he's about to show NXT his glory in the ring this evening.
Kona Reeves def. Dave Finlay
Reeves picked up the win in disrespectful fashion, surfing on Finlay's back before hitting a Shining Wizard and picking up the dub.
Adam Cole is taping up for his NXT Championship match later tonight when Pete Dunne comes by. Dunne says he's aware that people are chasing him and the title like Bubba Stone, Austin Aries, and Tommaso Ciampa. But Dunne makes it crystal clear he is coming for the belt, so he tells Cole to protect it.
Zack Sabre Jr. has an interview for his plans moving forward, but it isn't made known because Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega interrupt. Almas challenges Sabre Jr. to a match next week, in which he accepts.
Dan Matha & Levi Payne def. Strange Bedfellows in a non-title match
Teaming up for the first time, Matha and Payne pick up a huge win over the champions after Matha lifts Abyss up for a chokeslam into a backbreaker and Payne hits an elbow drop for the win.
The Tolutasi are caught with a video explaining their actions from earlier. Tama Tonga says he, Mahana, and Maiava are fed up with being overlooked week by week, so they're going to make Regal and NXT pay for such.
Prior to the main event, Austin Aries forced himself onto commentary.
Adam Cole(c) def. Bubba Stone to retain the NXT Championship
Cole rocked Stone with a superkick, setting up Panama Sunrise and he got the win.
Adam Cole celebrated while Aries is telling Joseph and Saxton about him getting the next shot, when Tommaso Ciampa's music hits. Ciampa heads out and locks eyes with Cole and while Ciampa goes toward the ring, Aries darts from the commentary table and attacks Ciampa. Adam Cole laughs before he's turned around and hit with a Bitter End by Pete Dunne! NXT ends this week with Pete Dunne laying out the champion and Aries and Ciampa continuing their brawl. |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 10, 2019 15:23:21 GMT -5
 February 16, 2018
Teddy Hart w/Brave Harts def. Chris Sabin w/Dirty Standards
Neither fourth member teased were revealed, but Teddy hits Triple Bypass, a shooting star leg drop, and beats Sabin in his TNA debut.
Shawn Michaels is meeting with Trevor Lee and X-Division Champion Andrew Everett. Michaels says he aims to keep the X-Division on Impact through the draft, and after last week, he wants Lee signed to Impact and says he plans to draft Everett to Impact. Lee is about to sign until Everett stops him. Everett asks when he's defending the X-Division Championship next and against who. Michaels says with Rey Mysterio pinning Everett last week, Mysterio will have the next opportunity. Everett then pulls Lee out of the room without his friend signing with Impact.
Ethan Carter III def. Matt Cross
The man who possesses a future world title opportunity hits the One-Percenter on Cross for a win.
When the Beautiful People were asked by McKenzie Mitchell about Gail Kim joining forces with Made in Sin, they laughed. Angelina Love says she beat Gail Kim last week and have no intent on focusing their minds on them any longer. She then says Ivelisse is looking for a challenger and wants to challenge Ivelisse for the title.
Davey Richards def. Drago
Davey Richards hits the DR Driver that puts Drago down for the count.
Jeremy Borash questions Dirty Standards backstage if their fourth member was a bluff. Chris Sabin denies it being a bluff and says they are going to reveal their fourth member at the right time!
X-Division Champion Andrew Everett and Trevor Lee come to the ring and Everett bashes Michaels for him trying to push Mysterio a title he didn't earn. Rey Mysterio and Ricochet head out, and when Everett questions why Ricochet is there, Mysterio says he did earn a match by beating him last week. Low Ki then comes out and references Everett mentioning him last week, ordering the champion to keep his name out of his mouth. Low Ki then turns to Rey Mysterio and hearing that Mysterio is next in line, Low Ki wants to push to the front of the line. Mysterio challenges Low Ki to a match then and there which Low Ki accepts.
Low Ki vs. Rey Mysterio w/Ricochet ends in a no contest
As Low Ki is about to hit Warrior's Way, Lee and Everett come back and Lee pushes Low Ki off and into Ricochet on the floor. Everett slides in and pounds away at the X-Division Champion as no winner is determined.
Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly are with McKenzie Mitchell in which O'Reilly sincerely apologizes to Jay Briscoe for injuring his brother but didn't intend on doing so, that it is the risk all wrestlers take.
Announced from the office of Shawn Michaels is for the first time ever, the free agent match for the knockouts contract will main event Impact!
Drew Galloway w/Brooke def. Stu Alexander
Stu Alexander appeared to have things intact several times, but Brooke had distracted the official for Galloway to go low on Alexander before the Claymore Kick.
Shawn Michaels is with Toni Storm and offers Toni Storm the contract for Impact, and she accepts the deal and officially signs with Impact!
Eric Young is with student John Skyler and mentions next week he is set to due battle with the most psychotic men in all of wrestling, Jimmy Havoc. Eric Young warns Skyler he is going to show him what it means to be hardcore next week in a Monsters Ball match!
Kyle O'Reilly w/Bobby Fish def. Jay Briscoe
Jay Briscoe hit the Jay-Driller on Kyle O'Reilly once, and instead of winning the match, he decided to hit a second and did so! Jay goes for the move a third time before Bobby Fish gets on the apron, but is pulled down by Mark Briscoe! Mark attacks Bobby while Jay laughs, but Jay is then rolled up in a schoolboy by O'Reilly and loses!
Immediately following the match, Kyle O'Reilly gets out of the ring and chases Mark Briscoe away from Bobby Fish. reDRAGON get to the entranceway before asking for a mic. O'Reilly said he's never seen a man healed so fast. Jay Briscoe said the first lesson in TNA dealing with the Briscoes, is not to believe everything one hears. Bobby Fish then says since Mark is healthy, they want to challenge for the titles! Mark Briscoe laughs and accepts.
Shawn Michaels is in his office and appears to secure Dakota Kai, the one to win a contract two weeks ago. Both Storm and Kai are now apart of Impact.
Advertised for next week is Eric Young against Jimmy Havoc in a Monsters Ball match. Also, Ivelisse took to Twitter to accept Angelina Love's challenge and Ivelisse has agreed to defend the Knockouts Championship next week against Love.
Up next is the main event, the first ever free agent match to main event Impact for a Knockouts contract.
Rhea Ripley def. Victoria Crawford in a TNA Knockouts Free Agent Match
Victoria Crawford, known other places as Alicia Fox, falls to Riptide as Ripley earns a contract with TNA.
While Rhea Ripley celebrates an amazing accomplishment, Shawn Michaels comes to the ring and decides to capitalize on the momentum of signing Toni Storm and Dakota Kai earlier, and offers Ripley a contract exclusive to Impact now. Yet, before she can, the Brave Harts come to the ring. To the confusion of Shawn Michaels, Teddy Hart explains that HBK can sign Storm, Kai, and even Ripley if she opts to, but he wants to introduce who Sting signed to Dynamite and is the fourth member of the Brave Harts: Nattie Neidhart! The crowd erupted as the world-renown star is here! Nattie Neidhart comes to the ring and stares face to face with Rhea. Dirty Standards then come to the ring and stand opposite side of the Brave Harts. Rhea then pops Nattie in the mouth and everyone brawls to end Impact as the fourth member of the Brave Harts were revealed, but not the Dirty Standards' fourth member. |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 10, 2019 16:44:37 GMT -5
THIS WEEK IN REVIEW
What should I know about this week in wrestling?
Baron Corbin convinced John Cena, despite Paul Heyman's wishes, to give him a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match on Raw. However, Corbin responded with getting the champion disqualified, keeping the title with Cena. Nobody knows if Corbin meant to do this, or what.
Daniel Bryan was found unresponsive backstage and rushed to the nearest hospital Monday. Bryan is said to be recovering at home now, but there are no answers as to how Bryan entered that stage to begin with.
Charlotte beat the Bella Twins in a handicap match to earn a Divas Championship match against Asuka, but has decided not to wait until Fastlane, and the champion has agreed to defend her title this next week on Raw. Yet if Charlotte does not beat Asuka, she will not receive another opportunity as long as Asuka is champion.
Following a win over Tyler Breeze, the Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor was attacked by #1 contender Bobby Lashley, who receives his title match at Fastlane.
Big Show and Kane teamed up and defeated Carlito and Chris Masters, but this didn't impress The Revival. Once New York's Finest and American Alpha expressed their interest in facing The Revival, Triple H made a triple threat tag match next week to determine The Revival's challengers at Fastlane.
Next week on Monday's Raw:
Charlotte challenges Asuka for the Divas Championship
Big Show and Kane battle American Alpha and New York's Finest with the winners challenging The Revival
Tessa Blanchard proved herself once again, beating Naomi in singles competition.
Elias Samson had choice words about the late Dusty Rhodes that did not sit well with Cody. Cody Rhodes would have to be restrained several times throughout SmackDown ahead of their No Holds Barred match on Sunday.
During his match with Elias Samson, Sami Zayn was attacked by the Wyatt Family. The Eater of Worlds now must defend his title against Zayn at No Way Out.
Following this week's Peep Show, Christian will wrestle Kurt Angle this Sunday at No Way Out.
To close the show, Batista and Seth Rollins made their closing statements ahead of No Way Out before Shinsuke Nakamura returned! With Nakamura's return, the Steel Cage match for the WWE Universal Championship is now a triple threat between Batista, Rollins, and Nakamura.
The Tolutasi made a statement by attacking Rich Swann following his win over Noam Dar.
Kona Reeves picked up his first NXT victory as Dave Finlay follows to 0-2.
Teaming for the first time, Dan Matha and Levi Payne picked up a win over the NXT Tag Team Champions Strange Bedfellows. With a deepening tag team division on NXT, Matha and Payne may have skyrocketed to the top of the list.
Brooklyn Taurus and Savanna Gibson was scheduled for Wednesday's NXT but due to time constraints, was bumped off the show. The match released on NXT's facebook page showed Taurus getting the win.
Adam Cole retained his NXT Championship against Bubba Stone in a decisive finish. When Tommaso Ciampa made his intentions clear, Austin Aries decided to step in his way towards the champion and the two brawled. While this happened, Pete Dunne inserted himself into the ring and gave the champion a Bitter End to his night.
Next week on Wednesday's NXT:
Andrade "Cien" Almas battles Zack Sabre Jr.
Chris Jericho introduced the Brave Harts (Brian Pillman Jr, Davey Boy Smith Jr, and Teddy Hart). Teddy Hart picked up his first win in TNA over Chris Sabin. Teasing a fourth member, at the end of the night, the Brave Harts shocked the world by announcing Nattie Neidhart as the fourth member. Neidhart has signed exclusively to Dynamite. Dirty Standards also teased a fourth member, but one was not confirmed.
Following Andrew Everett pulling Trevor Lee away from a contract with Impact, he found himself between a rock and a hard place with Low Ki and Rey Mysterio. Everett and Lee then interrupted a one-on-one match as the two fought for the first time ever.
Angelina Love made it clear she and the Beautiful People are through with Gail Kim and Made in Sin, thus challenging Ivelisse for the Knockouts Championship. The champion has accepted the challenge for next week!
Stu Alexander fell short to Drew Galloway, thanks to help from Brooke on the outside.
The Briscoes fooled reDRAGON after Mark Briscoe's return to attack Bobby Fish. Yet, this set up a title match down the line as Kyle O'Reilly defeated Jay Briscoe after suffering two Jay Drillers.
Shawn Michaels signed both Dakota Kai and Toni Storm to contracts exclusive to Impact.
Beating a former WWE diva, Rhea Ripley defeated Victoria Crawford to earn a contract to TNA. While Michaels offered to sign Ripley then and there to the Impact brand, Nattie Neidhart's first appearance in a TNA ring distracted her from signing the dotted line.
Next week on Friday's Impact:
Eric Young fights Jimmy Havoc in a Monster's Ball
Angelina Love challenges Ivelisse for the Knockouts Championship
WWE's next pay-per-view event: No Way Out (February 18, 2018)
presented by SmackDown
Christian w/Tomko vs. Kurt Angle
Paige vs. Tessa Blanchard
Bray Wyatt(c) vs. Sami Zayn for the United States Championship
Dolph Ziggler & Michael Bennett w/Maria vs. Sheamus & Tye Dillinger
Cody Rhodes vs. Elias Samson in a No Holds Barred match
The New Day(c) vs. Cultural Revolt for the WWE Trios Championships
Becky Lynch(c) vs. Nia Jax for the WWE Matrons Championship
Batista(c) vs. Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a Steel Cage Match for the WWE Universal Championship
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 12, 2019 12:32:43 GMT -5
WWE has released the Cruiserweight Classic 2018 tournament bracket. The WWE Network series will begin on Thursday, April 5, 2018. |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 12, 2019 14:42:53 GMT -5
Kurt Angle def. Christian w/Tomko on the Kickoff
Angle and Christian went head-to-head until Christian's ankle was picked and he submitted to the Angle Lock.
February 18, 2018
The show starts with Tom Phillips and JBL running through the card before Tessa Blanchard has her PPV debut.
Paige def. Tessa Blanchard
In a stellar match, Paige eludes Magnum and hits the Paige Turner to hand Blanchard her first loss in WWE.
After the match, Tessa Blanchard rises to her feet and is handed the NXT Women's Championship from the official and turns into Paige. The music stops before the Women's Royal Rumble winner extends a handshake and Blanchard accepts, getting the nod from one of the most respected women in the division.
We see WWE Universal Champion Batista arriving in a limousine with Ric Flair, Triple H, and Stephanie McMahon all with him. They head inside the arena with Batista defending the title later tonight.
Dolph Ziggler & Michael Bennett w/Maria def. Sheamus & Tye Dillinger
As Sheamus looked to put Bennett away with a Brogue Kick, Dillinger decked Sheamus from behind! Dillinger then allowed Ziggler to hit a Superkick, followed by Bennett's Divine Intervention as Dillinger watched Bennett pin Sheamus.
The crowd was stunned over these events. Tye Dillinger watched on in the corner as Ziggler and Bennett continued to pummel Sheamus. Dillinger then stepped up and hit the Tye Breaker on Sheamus before the three raise their hands along with Maria.
A video package shows the heat between Sami Zayn and Bray Wyatt, dating back to the Royal Rumble when Zayn eliminated Wyatt from the match, and now they have an United States Championship match now.
Bray Wyatt(c) def. Sami Zayn to retain the United States Championship
Wyatt dismissed Erick Rowan and Luke Harper prior to the match and ended Zayn cleanly, as Wyatt sidesteps a Helluva Kick and sandwiches Zayn in the corner, before pulling him out and hitting Sister Abigail to retain his title.
Shinsuke Nakamura is backstage getting stretched out for the Steel Cage match later tonight where he hopes to reclaim the title he lost at the Royal Rumble.
We see a video package for the title match up next for the WWE Trios Championships.
The New Day(c) def. Cultural Revolt to retain the WWE Trios Championships
Cultural Revolt's second chance doesn't end the way they desired, as Midnight Hour on Blake keeps the titles on The New Day.
Seth Rollins is spotted getting loose for the Steel Cage match tonight where he as the chance to go back to WrestleMania as WWE Universal Champion.
A video package is shown to go over the feud brewing between Cody Rhodes and Elias Samson that has led to a No Holds Barred match tonight.
Cody Rhodes def. Elias Samson in a No Holds Barred Match
Cody and Elias tore the house down but it was Cody reversing the tide and hitting Elias Samson with a guitar over the head that finished the brutal match off.
After viewing highlights from the previous match that Phillips and JBL are praising, a video package is shown for the upcoming Matrons Championship match. Prior to the match beginning, Paige joins the commentary duo in the press-box for the match. Paige, with the option to challenge the Divas Champion or Matrons Champion at WrestleMania, is asked about her victory over Tessa Blanchard and credited Blanchard for a great match. When asked who she wants to challenge, she leaves it a mystery.
Becky Lynch(c) def. Nia Jax to retain the Matrons Championship
Nia Jax's power overwhelmed the champion at times, but once Lynch had taken Jax off her feet and got the Dis-arm-her in, Jax had no choice but to submit.
When asked again, Paige fails to comment whether she will challenge for the Matrons Championship or not.
Tom Phillips and JBL break the news that the headliner for the 2018 Hall of Fame class will be announced tomorrow on Raw. JBL's upset about it not being SmackDown, but Phillips assures they'll get some announcements too.
A video package is shown for the Steel Cage match now, as Batista defeated Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble. With Nakamura's back injury, Seth Rollins replaced Nakamura. Then this past Tuesday, Nakamura returned to make the main event a triple threat... with an opportunity to walk into WrestleMania as the WWE Universal Champion.
Shinsuke Nakamura def. Batista(c) and Seth Rollins in a Steel Cage to win the WWE Universal Championship
As Batista stopped Rollins from escaping the cage with a Batista Bomb, Batista goes for the cover when he's nailed with a Kinshasa by Nakamura! Nakamura covers Batista and wins the title back!
Shinsuke Nakamura's music hits as "The Rising Sun" wins the WWE Universal Championship for a second time in his career. The steel cage is slowly lowered and after seeing highlights while Nakamura celebrates, the champion exits the ring. Walking backwards up the ramp, Nakamura is caught in a Coquina Clutch... it's Samoa Joe! Joe locks the Coquina Clutch in on the ramp and the champion falls unconscious. Joe keeps it in for a statement before finally letting it go. Joe gets up and picks the title off the ground. While looking down at Nakamura, Samoa Joe turns to the crowd and raises the WWE Universal Championship above his head, posing with it as the SmackDown-exclusive event goes off the air with the Men's Royal Rumble winner, a Raw superstar, standing tall.
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 12, 2019 17:59:46 GMT -5
 February 19, 2018
Bobby Lashley def. John Cena in a non-title match
Cena had the match won, but Corbin left the commentary table and rushed down and grabbed a chair from underneath the ring, distracting Cena. Cena let Lashley off his shoulders, mouthing off with Corbin, before Cena turned around into a Spear.
After the match, Baron Corbin got inside the ring and slammed the chair down on Cena multiple times. Lashley grabbed a chair himself and helped Corbin. Finn Balor's music hit and he rushes down. Balor ducks a chair shot by Lashley and nails the #1 contender with the Intercontinental Championship. Corbin sees this and drops out of the ring before Balor can get to him. Balor begs Corbin and Lashley to get some more as the Intercontinental Champion saves the WWE World Heavyweight Champion from further damage.
The commentary trio hype up tonight's show, including the Divas Championship match between Charlotte and Asuka, as they head into commercial with the Hardy Boyz in action next.
The Hardy Boyz def. Carlito & Chris Masters
Carlito and Chris Masters couldn't get back on track from last week after Matt hit a Twist of Fate on Carlito, following it up with a Swanton Bomb by Jeff Hardy.
Michael Cole, along with Corey Graves and Tyson Kidd, announce a match for later this evening is Baron Corbin fighting Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor.
Entering Triple H's office, Kassius Ohno asks for a rematch against Samoa Joe. Triple H laughed and said Joe is too busy with WrestleMania and making decisions in regards to the main event. Instead, Triple H books Kassius Ohno against Braun Strowman.
Dana Brooke heads to the ring and expresses displeasure with her loss last week to Mickie James and doesn't approve of the divas from yesteryear taking up spots from today's divas, promising to put away Kelly Kelly.
Kelly Kelly def. Dana Brooke
Dana Brooke's pep talk didn't help, as she loses to a K2.
The Revival are asked by Charly Caruso about the #1 contenders match, and specifically about Big Show and Kane winning. The Revival says they've beaten American Alpha and New York's Finest, so they're not worried about those two teams. As far as Big Show and Kane, The Revival says they came to revive tag team wrestling, not resurrect the teams of old. The Revival admit if they were to resurrect teams in WWE history, Big Show and Kane would not be on their list.
Finn Balor def. Baron Corbin in a non-title match
Turnabout is fair play as Corbin aimed to take out the Intercontinental Champion, but Cena heads out with a steel chair distracting Corbin. This allowed time for Balor to make it to his feet and hit the corner dropkick on Corbin while he looked at Cena, followed by the Coup de Grace for the win.
An update is provided on Daniel Bryan that he is at home resting, but will be back on Raw once he fully recovers.
Braun Strowman def. Kassius Ohno
When Ohno didn't get Samoa Joe, he didn't have much better luck as he fell to a Running Powerslam by Strowman.
It is time to announce the headlining name in the 2018 Hall of Fame class. It is...
The gong hits... it's The Undertaker! The Undertaker won the world championship seven times, the tag team championship seven times, and the 2007 Royal Rumble. Most notably, The Undertaker owned The Streak. The Undertaker was 22-2 at WrestleMania with losses only to Brock Lesnar and, in his retirement match, Finn Balor. The Undertaker had a 21-0 record at the Showcase of the Immortals. The Undertaker will headline this year's class.
Following the commercial break is the triple threat tag team match to determine the #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Champions.
Big Show & Kane def. American Alpha and New York's Finest in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match
Big Show knocked the lights out of Colin Cassady and on the other side of the ring, Kane lifted Jason Jordan high with a chokeslam and the Big Red Monster scored the pinfall.
After this match, The Revival stepped out to the stage and got the attention of their new challengers. The Revival said they are not impressed with Big Show and Kane, because American Alpha and New York's Finest are not Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder. Dawson says they want to revive tag team wrestling, but at Fastlane, they'll put Show and Kane back in the grave.
Charlotte has a moment with Charly Caruso who asks about taking her title match tonight rather than Fastlane. Charlotte flashes back to October when Asuka beat her for the Divas Championship. Charlotte said she blamed Trish Stratus for the longest time, and she still does to this day. Charlotte says it's about time to get her championship back.
Looking ahead to next week's episode, a tag team match is announced. Bobby Lashley and Baron Corbin will fight Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor and WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena. Also, scheduled for appearances after both had hiatuses this week: the advocate for Brock Lesnar and Baron Corbin, Paul Heyman, and the Men's Royal Rumble winner, Samoa Joe. Both are said to be at Raw next week. As the commentary trio is discussing this, Joe Hennig comes and grabs the headset off Tyson Kidd. Hennig announces his open challenge returns next week and he will begin his road to WrestleMania with a win!
Charlotte def. Asuka(c) for the WWE Divas Championship
Asuka had Charlotte in the Asuka Lock vertically, but Charlotte rammed her into the corner and then threw Asuka off into the center of the ring. Charlotte hit the Natural Selection and immediately went to the Figure 8 and after fighting it off, Asuka tapped.
Charlotte celebrated with her reclaimed throne, beginning her fourth reign as the Divas Champion, as Raw goes off the air with a new champion. |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 12, 2019 19:03:17 GMT -5
February 20, 2018
SmackDown begins with the new WWE Universal Champion Shinsuke Nakamura. Nakamura, with broken English, challenges Samoa Joe to meet him in the ring. Instead, it is Batista who heads out with Ric Flair. Flair calls it a conspiracy that Nakamura walked out as champion on Sunday, and says he has a rematch looming. Samoa Joe then heads out as the Raw superstar steps no closer than the stage. Joe warns Nakamura to watch his mouth and the words he's learned in English may come back to haunt him. Kalisto then heads out for the opening contest scheduled against Batista.
Batista w/Ric Flair def. Kalisto
Batista was livid tonight and threw Kalisto around like a rag doll, ending the match with a Batista Bomb.
Tom Phillips and JBL look at tonight's show, which is shown to answer questions from No Way Out. They mention that Tye Dillinger will be on to explain his betrayal of Sheamus on Sunday. In addition, Sami Zayn battles Erick Rowan.
Kofi Kingston w/The New Day def. Blake w/Cultural Revolt
Following the loss on Sunday, Blake takes another L representing Cultural Revolt because of Trouble in Paradise.
After The New Day leave celebrating, Alberto Del Rio and Murphy got in the ring. Del Rio berated Blake, saying he's been the cause of both losses against The New Day and then losing tonight. Del Rio demands Blake to step up his game, or to step aside. Del Rio throws the mic down as he leaves Murphy looking at Blake. Blake tries to explain, but Murphy is caught between a rock and a hard place.
Cody Rhodes has an interview backstage with Renee Young and when she asks about Sunday, Cody admits it felt so good to put Elias Samson in his place. With that behind him, Cody Rhodes wants to look toward WrestleMania as it looms.
Alexa Bliss def. Naomi
Bliss picks up the victory with her move Twisted Bliss.
Triple H is lounging in his office with Men's Royal Rumble winner and Raw superstar Samoa Joe. They're in mid-conversation when the WWE Trios Champions The New Day head in celebrating. Triple H asks what they're in for, when they mention they've been on fire and are looming in on a year being the WWE Trios Champions. Triple H laughs and Xavier Woods asks what's next for The New Day as they're running out of competition. Triple H says he's not sure, but he knows what's next for Xavier Woods... Samoa Joe then steps up and gets in Xavier's face, and Triple H instructs Joe to get his gear on as Woods seems to have bitten off more than he can chew.
Tye Dillinger walks to the ring with Dolph Ziggler, Michael Bennett, and Maria. Dillinger holds a microphone to his face and drops it without saying a word.
Tye Dillinger w/Dolph Ziggler, Michael Bennett, and Maria def. Kurt Angle
24 hours after his win against Christian, Dillinger was at an ultimate disrespect level with Angle before finishing him off with a Tye Breaker.
Christian and Tomko are watching and Renee Young grabs a word with them. Christian chalks his loss to Kurt Angle on Sunday's kickoff as a joke, but it being a bigger joke of them being on the kickoff. Christian says he doesn't like Angle, but he's a future Hall of Famer, and Christian says the same about himself. Christian then challenges Kurt Angle to a match next week.
Sami Zayn def. Erick Rowan w/Wyatt Family
After Zayn lost to Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan wanted redemption and almost got it, but was caught with the Helluva Kick to fall to Zayn.
After the match, Zayn turned his attention to Bray Wyatt and says he got the best of him at No Way Out but wants one more match. Bray Wyatt doesn't respond but a nod, and heads out with Rowan and Harper.
Becky Lynch is being interviewed by Renee Young about what's next for the Matrons Champion. As Lynch mentions Paige having the option to fight her at WrestleMania, she is expecting to wrestle Paige. Lynch is then attacked by Nia Jax. Jax throws her into the interview background drop and then hits a splash on top of Lynch and the rubble.
Seth Rollins heads out and admits after falling short at No Way Out, he is in a position he hasn't been in for a while. Rollins has headlined both the previous Manias as world champion, and now his ticket to WrestleMania isn't punched. Rollins shows a lot of doubt before Elias Samson comes out and Elias begins strumming the guitar as he talks about Rollins sitting at home this year. Rollins then invites Elias in the ring for a match, but Elias Samson decides against it, and heads to the back instead.
Backstage, The Miz is with Renee Young and makes a big announcement. Next week will have an episode of MizTV as he promises to get an answer out of Tye Dillinger for his actions at No Way Out.
Tom Phillips and JBL hype next week's show that now includes MizTV! Also, two rematches from No Way Out: Christian battles Kurt Angle and Bray Wyatt defends the United States Championship against Sami Zayn. But up now, Raw's Samoa Joe battles SmackDown's Xavier Woods to main event the show.
Right after the bell rang, Triple H came out to send Kofi Kingston and Big E to the back. This allowed Joe to get a jump on Woods as The New Day left ringside.
Samoa Joe def. Xavier Woods
While Woods was resilient and continued fighting, Joe eventually had no issues putting Woods away with the Coquina Clutch.
Samoa Joe celebrated the victory tonight before Shinsuke Nakamura's music hit and the WWE Universal Champion rushed the ring. Nakamura and Joe began brawling before Batista's music hit and Batista charged down. Batista took out Shinsuke Nakamura and it was a 2-on-1 assault. Batista laid Nakamura out with the Batista Bomb before locking eyes with Samoa Joe. Joe and Batista both looked at the WWE Universal Championship on the mat as Batista goes to grab it and Joe grabs it as well. The two lock eyes as Samoa Joe lets go, smirks, and walks out of the ring as SmackDown goes off the air with mind games. |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 19, 2019 18:04:33 GMT -5
February 21, 2018 NXT starts with NXT Champion Adam Cole addressing Austin Aries, Pete Dunne, and Tommaso Ciampa all seeking his title. Cole disregarded all three, saying he isn't giving up this title and plans on being the champion throughout 2018. Tucker Knight then put his name in the hat, wanting to change that.
Adam Cole def. Tucker Knight in a non-title match
Tucker's efforts were a waste after Adam Cole hit the Last Shot.
After the match, Cole was celebrating until Pete Dunne turned him around and hit the Bitter End, getting the best of the champion in consecutive weeks.
Dan Matha and Levi Payne were backstage with Sophia and announced they are officially a tag team, and are officially sending a challenge towards the NXT Tag Team Champions Strange Bedfellows.
Rubi Riot def. Chelsea Green
Rubi hit the Riot Kick and put Green away in women's action.
Advertised for later tonight is The Tolutasi battling Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford.
A tape is shown of Noam Dar providing his comments after last week's loss to Rich Swann. When Noam Dar was down, Eva Marie stepped by and said she knows how to help.
Andrade "Cien" Almas w/Zelina Vega def. Zack Sabre Jr.
Zack Sabre Jr. had Almas on the verge of tapping a couple times, but Almas hit the La Sombra to take the win.
Vic Joseph receives word that the NXT Women's Champion Tessa Blanchard is in the building and wants to address the NXT fans and the locker room before the show is over tonight! Joseph then mentions next week's show that will feature Pete Dunne against Tashard Wiggins.
The Tolutasi w/Kaluka Maiava def. Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford
Tama Tonga nailed Montez Ford with the Dream Catcher in the win.
Following their win, The Tolutasi continued the attack until Marshe Rockett ran down and saved Dawkins and Ford from further damage.
William Regal is in the office with Jaxon Thielen and Logan Brigman who are upset about not being on the card the last several weeks. They ask for a rematch against Cedric Alexander and Moose next week, in which it is granted.
NXT Women's Champion Tessa Blanchard comes and says she's accomplished everything in NXT she has wanted to. She's beaten everyone she has desired to beat. Tessa makes it clear she wants the NXT Women's Champion to be fully committed to NXT, and with her recent move to SmackDown, she cannot fulfill that commitment. Tessa thanks the crowd and lays the NXT Women's Championship in the center of the ring and walks out to "Thank you Tessa" chants from Full Sail. Tessa gets emotional before the cameras shut off. |
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Post by blackHEART on Nov 23, 2019 15:56:00 GMT -5
February 23, 2018 The Brave Harts come to the ring and introduce Nattie Neidhart to the TNA crowd. This is interrupted by Dirty Standards who still tease a fourth member to their group. Angelico then boldly challenges Brian Pillman Jr. to open the show.
Brian Pillman Jr. w/Brave Harts def. Angelico w/Dirty Standards
Pillman hits the Sleeping Hero German Suplex to put Angelico away and win his TNA debut.
Rhea Ripley is backstage when she's approached by Shawn Michaels. This is when Rhea Ripley breaks the news to Michaels she signed with Sting and Dynamite at the beginning of the week.
Prior to this next match beginning, Patriot 2000 comes by and sits down in a steel chair beside the commentary booth.
Candy Gargano def. Hiroyo
Candy Gargano used her husband's Gargano Escape in front of the man who put her husband out of action.
After the match, Patriot 2000 and Candy Gargano locked eyes before Patriot 2000 headed to the back without a word.
Prior to a commercial break, announced for later tonight is the main event: John Hennigan the champion against Ricochet. After the break is the Monster's Ball match.
Eric Young w/John Skyler def. Jimmy Havoc in a Monster's Ball
Skyler stayed away from the action, even when Havoc busted Young open, but Young's spike piledriver off the apron and through the table put Havoc away.
Stu Alexander is asked by McKenzie Mitchell about last week's defeat to Drew Galloway. Alexander brought up Brooke's help with Galloway, and didn't blame Brooke or Drew for the loss. Alexander says he's looking for his own help now.
Next is the free agent match for a contract as a TNA Knockout, as is a February tradition in TNA.
Bea Priestley def. Hikaru Shida in a TNA Knockouts Free Agent Match
Bea Priestley hit a Curb Stomp on Shida to win the final Knockouts free agent match of the month.
Immediately after Bea Priestley wins, Shawn Michaels heads out to get her to sign with Impact. However, he's about to enter the ring when the big screen shows a brawl backstage between the Brave Harts and Dirty Standards. We see Nattie Neidhart fighting as well, until a man in a hood grabs her hair and throws her back off Sabin. Dirty Standards then get the numbers advantage with this man. After putting the Brave Harts down, the man throws the hood off and turns toward the camera... it's Bram! Sabin then formally introduces Bram as the fourth member of Dirty Standards.
Following a commercial, Shawn Michaels rushes to the back and is asked by Jeremy Borash about the brawl that just took place. Michaels says he is handling it and brushes past Borash.
Ivelisse(c) def. Angelina Love w/Beautiful People to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship
Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky tried giving Angelina Love an edge, but Made in Sin came and attacked the Beautiful People. While that happened in the ring and the ref was distracted, Angelina tried grabbing pepperspray, but Gail Kim had rushed down and withheld it from Love, for Ivelisse to hit Disdain and retain.
Eric Young is getting bandaged up backstage as John Skyler is standing by him. Jimmy Havoc then walks by and he congratulates Eric Young, who then thrusts Skyler in a future Monster's Ball against Jimmy Havoc.
Low Ki comes out and before he can speak, Rey Mysterio heads out. Mysterio says he'd assume he wants the X-Division Championship, but so does he. Andrew Everett then comes out with Trevor Lee, while Everett says neither of them won the match last week, so neither will receive a title opportunity. Mysterio then challenges them to a tag team match, as he looks over to Low Ki and gets his approval to be his partner. Everett laughs and says that won't be a thing. Low Ki then challenges Trevor Lee, in which Everett accepts on Lee's behalf.
Low Ki def. Trevor Lee w/Andrew Everett
Rey Mysterio joined Storm and Ranallo for commentary, and as Everett began to help Lee towards the end, Mysterio jumped off and evened the odds which led to Low Ki hitting a Warrior's Way on Lee to win.
Shawn Michaels has the Brave Harts and Dirty Standards separated backstage. Michaels demands they settle this next week. He tells them to figure out their pairings, and there will be two tag team matches on next week's episode.
reDRAGON has an interview with McKenzie Mitchell and say they are waiting on the Briscoes to sign a date for their title opportunity. The #1 contenders do warn that with Mark Briscoe being healthy, he won't be when they're finished with him and claim the TNA Tag Team Championships.
Advertised for next week by Mauro Ranallo and James Storm is the next development between the Brave Harts and Dirty Standards. In addition, Gail Kim will face Angelina Love following earlier tonight.
TNA World Heavyweight Champion John Hennigan comes to the ring and throws Brave Harts and Dirty Standards to the side, saying they are fighting for second place of the most dominant faction in all of TNA. Hennigan says Bullet Club isn't focused on either of those groups, but are focused on claiming all the gold, which begins with him remaining the world champion. Hennigan warns Chris Jericho to not go through with his title match, therefore he can still have a job.
John Hennigan def. Ricochet in a non-title match
Ricochet put up a fight and nearly pinned the world champion several times, but it was the End of the World that put Ricochet down.
As Hennigan celebrated a win, Chris Jericho's music interrupted the Bullet Club's theme. Hennigan is looking up at the ramp waiting for Jericho before he's turned around and hit with the Codebreaker! Jericho grabs the title and stands above Hennigan as Impact goes off the air tonight. |
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