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Post by blackHEART on Dec 24, 2019 18:29:26 GMT -5
 March 9, 2018
Two Cool Bucks def. Irish Borne
It was More Bang for Your Buck that finishes Don Crist tonight.
After the match, Matt Jackson is sure to grab a microphone and make their intentions clear. Addressing the two teams in tonight's title match, the Bucks want a title opportunity. Nearly a year removed from their fourth and previous title reign, they are ready to be champions once more. The Brave Harts then come and put their names in the hat, and taking exception to this, the Bucks challenge them to a match RIGHT NOW! Just after competing in the opening match, Brian Pillman Jr. and Davey Boy Smith Jr. take advantage of the opportunity.
Brian Pillman Jr & Davey Boy Smith Jr w/Brave Harts def. Two Cool Bucks
The Bucks bit off a bit more than they could chew, losing this match by Matt getting hit with a Hart Attack tag team finisher.
Watching backstage, Chris Sabin goes off to his companions in Dirty Standards. Sabin calls the Brave Harts wins last week a fluke, but Angelico points out it was Sabin that tapped out. Sabin then gets in Angelico's face and asks him to prove if he can do better. Sabin demands Angelico to challenge Teddy Hart to a match tonight and win.
Drew Galloway w/Brooke def. Togi Makabe w/Tomoaki Honma
After defeating Honma last week, Makabe suffers the same fate with the Claymore Kick.
As Honma went to tend to his partner, he got a Claymore Kick himself as Drew Galloway lays him out. Galloway then lets Brooke get in the ring and she has a microphone. Brooke says they are thankful the situation between John Hennigan, Chris Jericho, and the world title are almost over. Brooke issues an open challenge to anyone next week and says Galloway will be ready because he wants to be the next one contending for Hennigan's world title.
John Skyler is having a panic attack backstage when Eric Young is calming the young lad down prior to his Monster's Ball tonight against Jimmy Havoc.
Rhea Ripley def. Dakota Kai
Two newcomers squared off with Rhea hitting Riptide to defeat Kai.
Ricochet walks up to Shawn Michaels backstage and insists he wants Drew Galloway next week if it is for a future title opportunity. Michaels makes the match official to determine the #1 contender after Jericho and Hennigan's ladder match.
Jimmy Havoc def. John Skyler in a Monster's Ball
Skyler could not out-extreme Jimmy Havoc who lit a table on fire on the outside and sent him through with a fireman's carry from the ring, and Havoc follows this up with sending Skyler inside to hit Acid Rainmaker in the tacks.
As the ring is cleared, backstage Shawn Michaels is getting off the phone and McKenzie Mitchell enters his office. Michaels admits he just got off the phone with Chris Jericho and a contract signing will take place next week to make the match official. When asked about Jericho leaving Impact if he loses, Michaels says he's known Jericho for a long time and he's got plenty of years left. Shawn Michaels says he has confidence, knowing Jericho, he'll leave it all in the ring for his career and the world title.
Teddy Hart def. Angelico
Teddy hit the Triple Bypass on Angelico to win the match!
As the bell rang, Chris Sabin and Dirty Standards were inside to attack Teddy Hart, inciting the Brave Harts to come down to the ring and ignite a 4-on-4 war as Nattie Neidhart got involved too, and notably knocked Sabin out of the ring. The Brave Harts stood tall in the ring, outplaying another hand by the Dirty Standards.
Advertised for next week is Ricochet against Drew Galloway for the #1 contendership at the world champion. In addition, a contract signing for the Ladder Match: Title versus Job. John Hennigan and Chris Jericho sign the dotted line next week.
A video package plays prior to tonight's main event, a tag title match between the Briscoes and reDRAGON.
The Briscoes(c) vs. reDRAGON for the TNA World Tag Team Championships
The Briscoes and reDRAGON tear the house down with so many near falls as the match outcome is nearly known. Yet all four men were laid out and it was Kyle O'Reilly getting to his feet with he and Jay Briscoe being the legal men... SUPERKICK! Stereo Superkicks to Kyle O'Reilly by Two Cool Bucks, calling for the bell.
Two Cool Bucks then turn around and hit it to Jay Briscoe, then to Mark, and then to Bobby Fish. Two Cool Bucks are upset after their loss tonight to the Brave Harts, so they're taking this out on the two teams, ending the opportunity for reDRAGON. Then Pillman and Smith of the Brave Harts run to the ring and fight the Bucks! Then out come Gallows and Jacobs to take out Pillman and Smith. The two elite teams from the Bullet Club stand tall after laying out three of the other premiere TNA teams as Impact goes off the air. |
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Post by blackHEART on Dec 24, 2019 18:38:35 GMT -5
Impact/Dynamite Update Amidst Trump Comments
There were concerns of the future of Wednesday Night Dynamite on TNT following Donald Trump's controversial comments. While there is no official announcement, many are writing as if the Dynamite show will fall through. This is clear with no appearance by Sting or mention of Dynamite, particularly when Rhea Ripley and Dakota Kai were wrestling who have signed with the rival brands. Many believe if Dynamite falls through, this could lead to drastic changes in the company. Some talent could be released from their contracts with the growing roster. It is important to note that rumors have swirled about "premiere names" wanting their release from the company after Trump's comments, but these are mere rumors and these sources have not been confirmed. World Title ImplicationsThe following contains possible spoilers to the future of TNA and its world championship situation. Please read at your own discretion.
The world title match between Chris Jericho and John Hennigan is now in limbo. The original plans were to have Hennigan win the ladder match and Sting sign Chris Jericho to Dynamite. Yet, if Dynamite is not a thing, this could throw a curveball into the result.
The uncertainty of Dynamite could result in Chris Jericho winning the world title in two weeks.
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Post by blackHEART on Dec 31, 2019 16:47:12 GMT -5
 March 12, 2018
Daniel Bryan def. Rusev w/Lana
Bryan is physically dominated much of the match, including Lana helping on the outside, but squeezes out the final two minutes and hits a Knee Plus to backfire Triple H's plans and win.
As Daniel Bryan tries to catch his breath, Braun Strowman's music hits. Strowman heads down and sizes Bryan up and Bryan then goes after Strowman, but to no avail as he's weakened. Strowman throws Bryan around the ring before tossing him to the outside. Strowman then unveils the concrete floor beneath the padding and hits a Running Powerslam that requires Bryan to be stretchered to the back during a commercial.
After the commercial break is over, Triple H is in his office discussing with Stephanie about Daniel Bryan keeping his mouth shut next time. Sasha Banks heads into the office and says since Randy Orton and Paige is on Raw, only Samoa Joe has been moved to SmackDown. Banks demands she get on SmackDown to challenge Becky Lynch. Triple H begins to speak up, but Stephanie insists on taking this one. Stephanie says there's a fatal-four way tomorrow night to determine Becky's contender, but Stephanie strikes a deal. If Sasha Banks can win tonight, she can go to SmackDown tomorrow and be added to the match. When asked who she has to beat, Stephanie says it's her best friend Bayley.
Jason Jordan w/Chad Gable def. Bobby Lashley
Lashley lines Jordan up for a devastating Spear, but Jordan sidesteps and Lashley hits his shoulder on the ring post and gets pinned with a schoolboy as Jordan escapes quickly with Chad Gable after the upset, the same way Gable beat Lashley last week.
A match advertised for later this evening is Braun Strowman against Kane in a massive match! But in addition, Randy Orton will have a championship celebration after his win last week.
Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor heads to the ring and mentions his previous feats at WrestleMania in recent years, from retiring The Undertaker to winning the world title against Bray Wyatt. Balor says he enters this Mania, for the first time ever, as a champion and vows to defend the championship in New Orleans. Joe Hennig then comes out and says he will only defend it in New Orleans if he makes it as champion. Hennig says he's issued many open challenges over the last few weeks, but now challenges Balor for the title. Balor mocks Hennig for not winning a single one of his open challenges, but accepts his challenge for the belt.
Finn Balor(c) def. Joe Hennig to retain the Intercontinental Championship
Hennig is hungry but Balor shows no sign of weakness as he finishes Hennig off with a Coup de Grace to retain the title.
The fourth announcement for the Hall of Fame is announced as the Rock 'n Roll Express join the class for 2018! Not known for time in the WWE, Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton were a staple in tag team wrestling flourishing and have been active since their debut together in 1983. The duo joins Ivory, Diamond Dallas Page, and The Undertaker as this year's class.
Emperor Roman Reigns heads to the ring in street clothes and brings up his actions against Dean Ambrose at Fastlane. Reigns says he was in danger of missing WrestleMania when Ambrose hit Dirty Deeds on the bathroom floor, and despite the doctor orders, he wasn't going to let Ambrose come close to an opportunity of headlining the show he isn't cleared for. Reigns insists he isn't cleared and while he won't be at WrestleMania, neither will Ambrose. Ambrose's music hits and while he stays at the ramp, he doesn't believe Reigns is not medically cleared. Someone with a concussion wouldn't hit a Spear and an Emperor Punch on him, so he challenges Reigns to a match at WrestleMania. Reigns shakes his head and says it won't happen, per doctor orders. There are boos when Triple H steps out from the curtain and lets Ambrose know that Reigns is telling the truth, but if Ambrose wants to fight so bad, he is now inserted into the Strowman and Kane match, making it a triple threat and he tells Ambrose the match is now.
Braun Strowman def. Dean Ambrose and Kane in a Triple Threat Match
After taking Kane out with a Dirty Deeds, Ambrose set Strowman up for the same when he is smacked from behind with a steel chair and is then hit in the gut with it, before Emperor Roman Reigns tosses the chair aside to hit an Emperor Punch that staggers him into the arms of Strowman, who lifts Ambrose up for a Running Powerslam on the chair and Strowman wins.
As Emperor Roman Reigns leaves the ring adjusting his jacket, we head to commercial as Paul Heyman is advertised after the commercial break.
Paul Heyman comes to the ring and reminds Baron Corbin of the challenge last week for WrestleMania, wrestling Brock Lesnar. Heyman says the Beast isn't here, and he didn't ask him to come, but wants to urge Corbin on his behalf not to take the match. Paul Heyman warns Corbin that if he accepts the match, a young career could end very soon. Heyman hypes Corbin up with the potential he has to be a star in the business but it won't happen if he wrestles Brock Lesnar. Heyman leaves the ring saying Lesnar expects an answer in the next seven days, but advises Corbin not to do it.
Finn Balor is backstage as he runs into Stephanie McMahon, who informs the Intercontinental Champion that he will have a spot at WrestleMania and his opponent will be confirmed next week.
Prior to the next match, it's mentioned by Tyson Kidd that Bayley was originally scheduled to compete against Divas Champion Charlotte. But because of Sasha's demanding request, she will be Bayley's opponent. If Sasha Banks wins, her contract is transferred to SmackDown and will have a chance to earn a Matrons Championship match at WrestleMania and potentially earn a rematch from last year's Mania when Banks defended the title against Becky Lynch.
Sasha Banks def. Bayley
Sasha and Bayley tear the house down and Bayley fights through the Banks Statement and gets to the ropes. With nothing else to do, Sasha gets Bayley up and nearly is hit with a Bayley-to-Belly but counters it with another Banks Statement, in which Bayley immediately taps.
After the match is over, Sasha Banks backs up to a seated position in the corner and celebrates as Bayley is the first to slowly make it to her feet. Bayley looks at Sasha before getting a microphone. As the match stops, Bayley gets Sasha Banks up and tells her to go to WrestleMania and win the championship. The two hug as Raw cuts to a commercial break.
New York's Finest def. Carlito & Chris Masters
Boom Shackalacka on Carlito finishes Carlito and Masters while The Revival join the commentary trio for this match, and the champions are convinced there isn't a tag team on the roster worthy of a title opportunity, especially one at WrestleMania.
Divas Champion Charlotte is asked by Charly Caruso about what transpired earlier tonight with Bayley and Sasha Banks. Charlotte wishes Banks well, considering she wants a title and nobody will take the Divas Championship from her. Charlotte then says she was scheduled to wrestle Bayley tonight, but that has been delayed to next week's Raw. Charlotte warns Bayley that if she can't beat Sasha, there's no way she will beat The Queen. Charly Caruso then directs the champion's attention to the monitor where Paige is competing next.
Paige def. Dana Brooke
The #1 contender for the Divas Championship makes easy work with Dana Brooke in a quick win using the Paige Turner.
Prior to the championship celebration tonight, the commentary trio preview next week's Monday Night Raw episode. After being canceled in favor of another match tonight, Bayley will wrestle Divas Champion Charlotte. Baron Corbin's deadline to answer Brock Lesnar's WrestleMania challenge approaches. Also, Finn Balor will defend the Intercontinental Championship at this year's WrestleMania and we'll know his opponent next week.
Triple H heads to the ring with his wife Stephanie and the ring is decorated in streamers, a picture of last week, and champagne. Triple H then brings out the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton in which the fans boo the new champion. Triple H showers Orton with praise before airing a video package. It begins with Orton's childhood and pictures, before it transitions to OVW, and then it shows his debut in WWE by defeating Hardcore Holly. The video moves to him joining Evolution as Triple H's apprentice and winning the triple crown, topped by the World Heavyweight Championship. Ironically, the video skips Orton being kicked out of Evolution, as it then moves to his world title aspirations throughout his career. The video takes a turn when it shows Orton suffering an injury that kept him out of the Royal Rumble event where he was set to challenge Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Universal Championship, but then picks up when Orton returns to Monday Night Raw last week and wins the world title by defeating career foe John Cena. Triple H mocks a tear in his eye as he then reveals a portrait of Randy Orton winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship last week against Cena, with him standing over the former champion. Triple H then says he has two special guests for Randy Orton, and what a celebration it'd be without Evolution! The titantron then shows a limousine arriving in the parking lot as Ric Flair hops out, followed by Batista. They begin making their way before Batista grabs Flair from behind and throws his face into the passenger window! Flair hangs over before Batista pulls Flair to the floor with blood streaming down his face. Batista then asks Triple H when his promised title will come. Triple H and Orton are furious as Triple H and Stephanie begin to leave the ring to head to the back, but the champion stays. The crowd roars as John Cena slips from behind and turns Orton around into a flurry of punches before finishing Orton off with throwing him into the picture, tearing it in two, and hitting an Attitude Adjustment through the table. As chaos ensues backstage, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon finally make it to the back where Batista throws the limousine driver out of the seat and boots the limo out of the arena and Triple H demands medical attention for Ric Flair as the show fades to black.
 Current Match Card:WWE World Heavyweight ChampionshipRandy Orton(c) vs. John Cena WWE Universal ChampionshipShinsuke Nakamura(c) vs. Samoa Joe WWE Divas ChampionshipCharlotte(c) vs. Paige |
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Post by blackHEART on Feb 16, 2020 15:19:41 GMT -5
March 13, 2018
SmackDown starts with Stephanie McMahon making the announcement that Ric Flair remains in the hospital after last night's attack and her husband Triple H is with Flair, not coming to tonight's show, so she's solely in charge. She also announces the indefinite suspension of Batista. Kevin Owens then interrupts Stephanie and says Batista should be fired, but if he's not, he wants to put the Animal in his place for Triple H. Stephanie's wheels begin to turn when Sami Zayn's music hits and Zayn suggests that he focuses on tonight instead. Stephanie then responds by bumping the match up to the first match of the card.
Sami Zayn def. Kevin Owens
While Owens tried to prove he's one worthy to do The Authority's dirty work, he misses a cannonball in the corner to stand up and get nailed with a Helluva Kick.
Arriving backstage is Sasha Banks, the newest addition to the SmackDown roster. Banks is stopped by Renee Young and gets asked about her transition to SmackDown. Banks recalls being a Matrons Champion and not having much success since being moved to Raw, so this is her time to shine. Banks then dedicates her match to Paige, because without her running away from the challenge Becky Lynch presents, she can take the challenge head-on.
Luke Harper w/Wyatt Family def. Blake
Blake is once again sent out on his lonesome per Del Rio's instruction and he falls to a Discus Clothesline by Harper.
After the match, Bray Wyatt gets inside the ring and lays waste to Blake with a Sister Abigail with no sign of Alberto Del Rio or Murphy. Wyatt then declares the WWE Trios Championships were made in mind of the two best trios in recent memory, The New Day and The Wyatt Family. Wyatt challenges The New Day to a dream match at WrestleMania with the titles on the line.
Christian and Tomko are backstage as Christian hypes the big surprise he has for Kurt Angle later this evening.
Following a replay of last week where Dolph Ziggler pinned Seth Rollins in a six-man tag, it now has indication of a singles match next.
Seth Rollins def. Dolph Ziggler
Rollins avenges the loss last week and hits a Curb Stomp to pin Ziggler.
After the match is over, Rollins gets on the mic and lets it be known he wants a match at WrestleMania. He challenges anyone who will wrestle him to a match, but with one stipulation, it must be a first time ever.
Announced for later this evening is Samoa Joe, now officially on SmackDown, in the ring live to speak about WrestleMania where he challenges Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Universal Championship.
Tye Dillinger def. Kalisto
A Tye Breaker puts Kalisto down.
Immediately after Tye Dillinger picks up the victory, he begins to celebrate while Sheamus slides in from behind. Dillinger turns around and runs into a Brogue Kick! Sheamus stands tall as the crowd roars for the Celtic Warrior.
Backstage, Blake is shaking his head as Alberto Del Rio and Murphy run up to him. Del Rio blasts Blake before saying he has one more chance to prove himself that he's worthy. Del Rio says he's booked a trios match against The Wyatt Family next week. Del Rio warns Blake if he loses the match for them, he's kicked out of Cultural Revolt. Del Rio leaves and Blake tries to reason with his longtime best friend Murphy, but Murphy follows Del Rio without a word.
Christian and Tomko are in the ring with it set up. Christian speaks on the great career Kurt Angle has had in WWE, so he wants to give him a surprise gift. Tomko hands Christian a tall, large box. Tomko reaches out and pulls a cane with a red, white, and blue bow on it. Christian holds it and says it is Kurt Angle's cane he will use in his retirement home. Christian challenges Angle to a match at WrestleMania and challenges Angle to put his "washed up" career on the line.
After hearing from Sasha Banks earlier, the other four women in tonight's match have a package from interviews earlier today. Alexa Bliss wants to elevate her status to Goddess, Emma wants revenge on Becky Lynch and finally defeat her foe, Naomi wants to glow in New Orleans, and Tessa Blanchard wants to rise quickly to the top of the ranks. It's confirmed by Tom Phillips and JBL the women are main eventing tonight's show!
Samoa Joe comes to the ring and begins by sending prayers to Ric Flair in the hospital. Joe vows to break the Animal the next time he sees Batista. Joe then turns his attention to choosing Nakamura, admitting they go way back, and he wants to end Nakamura's "American Dream" he's been living. Joe mentioned Batista put it on hold for a few weeks, but at WrestleMania, the Samoan Submission Machine ends it for good.
Tom Phillips and JBL start to mention next week's episode. Cultural Revolt faces off with The Wyatt Family with Blake's spot in Cultural Revolt at stake. In addition, the WWE Universal Champion Shinsuke Nakamura is wrestling Kevin Owens. But a lot of challenges have been laid tonight, and who will answer? The New Day and Kurt Angle all have challenges, as well as anyone wanting a "first time ever" against Seth Rollins.
Matrons Champion Becky Lynch join Phillips and JBL in the press-box to watch the women main event and to determine the #1 contender.
Alexa Bliss vs. Emma vs. Naomi vs. Sasha Banks vs. Tessa Blanchard in a Fatal-5 Way
With two officials assigned for the five women, one sees Banks submit Emma to the Banks Statement simultaneously as Tessa pins Naomi after Magnum. Both officials call for the bell.
The two officials go back and forth about Banks or Blanchard getting the victory. Becky Lynch says her two cents about this is why two officials are never a good idea. Stephanie McMahon then comes out to address the two officials as Banks and Blanchard plead their case to Stephanie and this dilemma is how SmackDown ends tonight... with no answers and no clear #1 contender for Lynch's title at WrestleMania.
Current Match Card:
WWE World Heavyweight ChampionshipRandy Orton(c) vs. John Cena WWE Universal ChampionshipShinsuke Nakamura(c) vs. Samoa Joe WWE Divas Championship
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