It is announced on the pre-show that Brock Lesnar attacked Dean Ambrose shortly after he arrived in the arena before the show. Lesnar slams Ambrose into a nearby limousine a few times before walking away. Dean Ambrose is taken away in an ambulance.
Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler, who admits that Kevin Owens got the better of him at Fastlane. He promises to put the WWE Intercontinental Championship around his waist at WrestleMania 32. The Miz shows up and says Renee Young should be asking about his WrestleMania plans, since he headlined it five years ago. Dolph Ziggler tells him that was five years ago, and that everything he's done since then has been largely forgotten. After asking him what he's done lately, Ziggler tells Miz that if he thinks he deserves a shot at the Intercontinental Championship, then he himself doesn't deserve to be a WWE Superstar.
The Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award can be see in the center of the ring at the beginning of the show.
Vince McMahon shows up to present the Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award. Vince McMahon talks about his father, then awards the trophy to his daughter, Stephanie McMahon, who shows up to accept it. Vince tells her she was born for this business and embodies all the attributes of his father. As she thanks Triple H for making everything possible, Shane McMahon appears in the WWE for the first time in years. Vince tries to hug him and shake his hand, but Shane stops him, saying that this award is why he's here and that Stephanie isn't deserving of it. Stephanie tells Shane he doesn't know what he's talking about, especially when it comes to running a business like WWE, but Shane tells her that she and Triple H have run the company into the ground. Stephanie tells him to get out, but Shane tells her and Vince that Vince messed up big time a couple of years and he had to save his bacon. In the process, he was able to take some time off and save his place in line. As for Stephanie's rise atop the company ladder in WWE, Shane let it happen. Stephanie wants to know if this is true, and Vince says there's some truth to it. Shane then says it's all true, and at the time...it was best for business. Shane then tells Steph to leave the ring. Stephanie tells Shane she'll never forgive him. Vince tries to cut him a check, thinking it's about money, but Shane says it's not about money, it's about the McMahon legacy...and that he wants control of Monday Night Raw. Vince says if he controls Raw, he controls the entire company, and that he can't just pick up where he left off now that WWE is a publicly traded company. But he cuts him a deal: he'll give Shane what he wants if he has one match...one night...against an opponent of Vince's choosing. If he wins, he gets what he wants. If he loses, Vince wants everything in Shane's lockbox so that Shane can't hold anything over his head ever again. Shane agrees, and Vince names the time and the place: WrestleMania 32. The opponent of Vince's choice is The Undertaker...and it will be Hell in a Cell.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat Neville and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) after Kofi grabs at Sin Cara's mask and pulls it off a bit, leading to a distraction that allows him to hit Trouble in Paradise.
Roman Reigns is concerned about Dean Ambrose. All he knows is that they're running tests on him. As for WrestleMania 32, it's just him and Triple H now, and he likes his odds. He promises to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship right then and there.
Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar show up. Heyman begins by putting Lesnar on a pedestal, and gets us up to speed on what happened at Fastlane before showing us that video of Lesnar decimating Dean Ambrose before the show. Heyman says nothing can protect Ambrose from Lesnar, who he says should be in the main event at WrestleMania 32. After Heyman says that Lesnar is looking for a new WrestleMania opponent, the ambulance is seen on the TitanTron returning to the arena...and out comes Dean Ambrose, still in the neck brace and still extremely weak from the beating Lesnar gave him. He drags himself towards the ring. Lesnar meets him outside, then leaves him alone. Ambrose then gets the mic and tells Lesnar to kiss his ass and that he's indestructible. He then says he wants Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 32 in a no-holds-barred street fight. Lesnar then returns and hits Ambrose with an F5 outside the ring. Heyman then tells Ambrose his client accepts his challenge.
Before the next match, The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) show up and tell The Usos they're the most decorated tag team in WWE history, not a nostalgia act, and that their legacy is definied by their tag team title reigns, not the tables, which they say we will never see again. D-Von then tells The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) that Rikishi should have taught them respect instead of buying thongs over and over again. The Usos are about to argue with them when The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) attack them from behind, getting their match underway.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) quickly beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor). The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) approach the ring after the match, then back away.
University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh is in the crowd tonight.
Chris Jericho shows up. He talks about AJ Styles and their three matches including their last one at Fastlane. He has a few more things he wants to say to AJ Styles, so he calls him out. AJ Styles shows up. Jericho admits AJ beat him, then congratulates him for proving that he belongs in the WWE. He calls AJ "phenomenal," then he and AJ shake hands. Suddenly, The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) show up and act sarcastic and unimpressed about the whole thing. They say nobody is buying this and tell them to get out of the ring as they are a real time. Jericho calls The Social Outcasts' bluff and challenges them right now.
Chris Jericho and AJ Styles beat The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater and Curtis Axel) with the Walls of Jericho on Axel as AJ Styles takes down the rest of The Social Outcasts (Slater, Bo Dallas, Adam Rose).
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon talk backstage. They call Shane McMahon a failure, and that the current situation will be no different. Meanwhile, they have a surprise in store for Roman Reigns...
Stephanie McMahon tells Roman Reigns he has a match with Sheamus, and makes fun of his friendship with Dean Ambrose.
Goldust apologizes to R-Truth for what happened last night with a chocolate frosted yellow cake saying "I'm sorry." He almost gets R-Truth to team up with him, but Truth pushes the cake into his face instead.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat Ryback, Kane and The Big Show after Ryback walks out on his teammates.
Ryback says he left the match because he had nothing to prove in the rematch from Fastlane, and that he's done being part of tag teams. He wants to go solo again and break the glass ceiling there, and tells Big Show and Kane that it's nothing personal. He wants the spotlight to be on him.
Sasha Banks beats Naomi with the Banks Statement after Becky Lynch takes out Tamina. After the match, Charlotte shows up wearing a top that looks similar to Brie Bella's. She mocks both Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks, and tries to drive a wedge between them as she tries to figure which of them will get a title shot against her at WrestleMania 32.
Stephanie McMahon tells her father Vince McMahon that she doesn't want to work for her brother Shane McMahon. Vince tells her that with this calculated risk he's set up, she won't have to.
The Godfather is the next inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016. He will be inducted into the Hall by The Acolytes Protection Agency (JBL and Ron Simmons).
Triple H will be on SmackDown this Thursday night to address Roman Reigns!
Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus ends when Triple H shows up, this time in a T-shirt, blue jeans, boots and taped up hands. Roman Reigns and Triple H brawl. Triple H ends up winning this brawl by a long shot by ramming Roman Reigns into the commentary table multiple times to the point that Roman Reigns is bleeding from his nose and hitting him with a Pedigree on the steel steps.
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Monday, February 22, 2016
Monday, February 1, 2016
Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for February 1, 2016
During the Raw pre-show, Jojo interviews Dolph Ziggler. He says there are far worse ways to spend an evening that riding along with The Miz. Kevin Owens shows up and says there is, like watching Ziggler doing stand-up. Owens then makes fun of the fact that Ziggler was once world champ, and says that drama may be in his future. Ziggler knows they've got one more match, and that it's going to end with him super kicking Owens' face off.
The show begins with Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar. Heyman insists that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon concocted a conspiracy to remove him from the WWE World Heavyweight Championship picture, but have failed. Last week, Stephanie did what was "beast" for business by making "brother vs. brother vs. beast" at Fastlane with Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Brock Lesnar, with the winner taking on Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 32, and promises Lesnar will conquer both Fastlane and WrestleMania 32. Heyman then makes fun of Dean Ambrose, calling him a "nutjob," before Ambrose himself shows up. Ambrose says he may look crazy, but he's not stupid and he's not scared of Lesnar. He respects Lesnar, but he wants the title, and he'll fight Lesnar and Reigns for it. Ambrose knows full well what he's in for, but he says he will still find a way to win. He then leaves the ring.
Alberto Del Rio guests on commentary for the next match. It is announced that Del Rio will get his championship rematch for the WWE United States Championship against Kalisto at Kalisto.
Kalisto beats Rusev by count-out.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns are taking a look at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship when Stephanie McMahon appears. Roman says that either him or Dean will be #1 contender after Fastlane, and that Stephanie and Triple H's days with the title are numbered. Stephanie tells Dean he doesn't exactly want to go to Suplex City, reminds him and Roman of the time Seth Rollins turned on them, and tries to drive a wedge between Roman and Dean while trying to shake their confidence before putting them in a tag team match tonight against The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
Renee Young interviews Brie Bella. She says the doctors are confident that Nikki Bella will get better soon. Charlotte shows up, talks about how she beat Nikki for the Divas Championship, then gloats about how she beat Nikki and how Nikki will start the next chapter of her life "sitting at home and enjoying online shopping" before walking away.
Before the next match, The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Curtis Axel, Adam Rose) cut a promo where they call themselves "the tightest group of brothers in the WWE," but realize Bo Dallas is missing. Slater says "Bo Rida" is in the studio cutting an album, then say they're going to beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Also, Lilian Garcia accidentally botches The Usos' introduction, saying they are Grammy Award winners and not Slammy Award winners.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel and Adam Rose).
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is AJ Styles. After a tale about how AJ Styles made it in high school football before moving on to wrestling, and recapping what AJ Styles has done in WWE as of late, he wonders where AJ Styles will go from here. He then says that AJ Styles reminds him of Daniel Bryan, who he took under his own wing and guided to greatness, and wants to become AJ's mentor. All the while, Miz refuses to hand the microphone over to AJ Styles. As the crowd boos, The Miz says that AJ Styles will fail if he continues to listen to the WWE Universe. When Miz says Styles has no chance in hell of succeeding without him, AJ Styles gets up and proceeds to beat him up for implying he is a rookie, forcing Miz to retreat.
WWE celebrates Black History Month.
WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder is in the crowd tonight.
Brie Bella beats Charlotte despite the distraction attempt by Ric Flair after reversing the Figure Eight into a roll-up.
It is announced that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has revealed that he is currently battling prostate cancer.
Big Show beats Erick Rowan. After the match, he is attacked by Rowan, Luke Harper and Braun Strowman. They eventually slam Big Show back-first into the steel steps.
Titus O'Neil beats Tyler Breeze.
Triple H meets Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar in the locker room and tells Heyman to get out. Triple H is surprised that Brock Lesnar didn't demolish Dean Ambrose at the top of the show. Lesnar responds by saying "We'll see at WrestleMania, won't we?"
Dolph Ziggler beats Kevin Owens. After the match, Kevin Owens throws Michael Cole's notes at Cole and pushes JBL's hat off the table.
WWE celebrates the career of Mark Henry as part of Black History Month.
Before the next match, Sasha Banks says she's back on her own terms, and that she's tired of waiting for her turn. She is officially on her own and is no longer part of Team BAD with Naomi and Tamina. Naomi and Tamina show up and say there are no hard feelings as they knew she would strike out on her own and make her own mark. Naomi says they can be competitors and still be sisters. The three of them have one more moment of unity together.
Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch when Sasha Banks tells Naomi and Tamina she doesn't want their help in the match. Sasha pushes Naomi and tells the two of them to back off, then Naomi and Tamina attack Sasha. Becky jumps in and fights them off alongside Sasha, and the brawl ends with Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch standing tall.
Renee Young interviews Chris Jericho. He says AJ Styles is in it for the long haul, and will be watching his match on SmackDown later this week.
Goldust meets up with R-Truth in awkward fashion yet again, this time in the bathroom. Once again, Goldust's attempt to start a tag team with him doesn't go as planned.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) shame The Rock for his actions and foul language last week. After they make fun of tumblr and WWE fanfiction, they plan to beat Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose tonight.
Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E), then Brock Lesnar immediately comes out. The New Day (Kofi, Big E, Xavier Woods) takes advantage of the situation, starting a brawl. Lesnar gets into the ring and hits an F5 on Dean Ambrose to end the show.
The show begins with Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar. Heyman insists that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon concocted a conspiracy to remove him from the WWE World Heavyweight Championship picture, but have failed. Last week, Stephanie did what was "beast" for business by making "brother vs. brother vs. beast" at Fastlane with Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Brock Lesnar, with the winner taking on Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 32, and promises Lesnar will conquer both Fastlane and WrestleMania 32. Heyman then makes fun of Dean Ambrose, calling him a "nutjob," before Ambrose himself shows up. Ambrose says he may look crazy, but he's not stupid and he's not scared of Lesnar. He respects Lesnar, but he wants the title, and he'll fight Lesnar and Reigns for it. Ambrose knows full well what he's in for, but he says he will still find a way to win. He then leaves the ring.
Alberto Del Rio guests on commentary for the next match. It is announced that Del Rio will get his championship rematch for the WWE United States Championship against Kalisto at Kalisto.
Kalisto beats Rusev by count-out.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns are taking a look at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship when Stephanie McMahon appears. Roman says that either him or Dean will be #1 contender after Fastlane, and that Stephanie and Triple H's days with the title are numbered. Stephanie tells Dean he doesn't exactly want to go to Suplex City, reminds him and Roman of the time Seth Rollins turned on them, and tries to drive a wedge between Roman and Dean while trying to shake their confidence before putting them in a tag team match tonight against The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
Renee Young interviews Brie Bella. She says the doctors are confident that Nikki Bella will get better soon. Charlotte shows up, talks about how she beat Nikki for the Divas Championship, then gloats about how she beat Nikki and how Nikki will start the next chapter of her life "sitting at home and enjoying online shopping" before walking away.
Before the next match, The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Curtis Axel, Adam Rose) cut a promo where they call themselves "the tightest group of brothers in the WWE," but realize Bo Dallas is missing. Slater says "Bo Rida" is in the studio cutting an album, then say they're going to beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Also, Lilian Garcia accidentally botches The Usos' introduction, saying they are Grammy Award winners and not Slammy Award winners.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel and Adam Rose).
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is AJ Styles. After a tale about how AJ Styles made it in high school football before moving on to wrestling, and recapping what AJ Styles has done in WWE as of late, he wonders where AJ Styles will go from here. He then says that AJ Styles reminds him of Daniel Bryan, who he took under his own wing and guided to greatness, and wants to become AJ's mentor. All the while, Miz refuses to hand the microphone over to AJ Styles. As the crowd boos, The Miz says that AJ Styles will fail if he continues to listen to the WWE Universe. When Miz says Styles has no chance in hell of succeeding without him, AJ Styles gets up and proceeds to beat him up for implying he is a rookie, forcing Miz to retreat.
WWE celebrates Black History Month.
WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder is in the crowd tonight.
Brie Bella beats Charlotte despite the distraction attempt by Ric Flair after reversing the Figure Eight into a roll-up.
It is announced that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has revealed that he is currently battling prostate cancer.
Big Show beats Erick Rowan. After the match, he is attacked by Rowan, Luke Harper and Braun Strowman. They eventually slam Big Show back-first into the steel steps.
Titus O'Neil beats Tyler Breeze.
Triple H meets Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar in the locker room and tells Heyman to get out. Triple H is surprised that Brock Lesnar didn't demolish Dean Ambrose at the top of the show. Lesnar responds by saying "We'll see at WrestleMania, won't we?"
Dolph Ziggler beats Kevin Owens. After the match, Kevin Owens throws Michael Cole's notes at Cole and pushes JBL's hat off the table.
WWE celebrates the career of Mark Henry as part of Black History Month.
Before the next match, Sasha Banks says she's back on her own terms, and that she's tired of waiting for her turn. She is officially on her own and is no longer part of Team BAD with Naomi and Tamina. Naomi and Tamina show up and say there are no hard feelings as they knew she would strike out on her own and make her own mark. Naomi says they can be competitors and still be sisters. The three of them have one more moment of unity together.
Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch when Sasha Banks tells Naomi and Tamina she doesn't want their help in the match. Sasha pushes Naomi and tells the two of them to back off, then Naomi and Tamina attack Sasha. Becky jumps in and fights them off alongside Sasha, and the brawl ends with Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch standing tall.
Renee Young interviews Chris Jericho. He says AJ Styles is in it for the long haul, and will be watching his match on SmackDown later this week.
Goldust meets up with R-Truth in awkward fashion yet again, this time in the bathroom. Once again, Goldust's attempt to start a tag team with him doesn't go as planned.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) shame The Rock for his actions and foul language last week. After they make fun of tumblr and WWE fanfiction, they plan to beat Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose tonight.
Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E), then Brock Lesnar immediately comes out. The New Day (Kofi, Big E, Xavier Woods) takes advantage of the situation, starting a brawl. Lesnar gets into the ring and hits an F5 on Dean Ambrose to end the show.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
SmackDown Hotel! - Thursday Night Smackdown recap for January 28th, 2016
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) starts the show. They say The Rock should be ashamed of himself, as they only wanted to enlighten him. The Miz shows up and says that The Rock has disrespected him, too, but he has no plans of being upstaged. Suddenly, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. The Usos make fun of The Miz, but The New Day make fun of The Usos for not having the tag team titles and the fact that there's only two of them. The Usos have some back-up, however: Titus O'Neil and Dolph Ziggler. The four of them rush into the ring, and The Miz and The New Day retreat.
Titus O'Neil has invited honor students from three local Tampa, Florida-area schools to tonight's SmackDown as part of giving back to the community.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Dolph Ziggler and Titus O'Neil beat The Miz and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
The WrestleMania Reading Challenge is on again!
Kalisto retains the WWE United States Championship against Neville.
It's time for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. Tonight's guests are Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. Ambrose shows up with flowers. Reigns shows up with a stool to place the flowers on. Jericho asks if the main event at Fastlane will bring out animosity. They both say no. As for Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns takes him seriously due to first-hand experience, and though Ambrose hasn't fought him, he still likes his chances and says he just has to beat Roman...which Roman says he hasn't done either. Suddenly, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) show up and brag about what they did to Lesnar at Royal Rumble. Roman wants to fight them, but Bray tells him to be patient as he needs "the heart of a good man to aid him on his quest." He then plans to take down Ambrose, Reigns and Jericho with the help of two members of his family tonight.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are in the ring. They say they should be trending, but instead, it's AJ Styles that's trending. They also mourn the end of Curtis Axel's Royal Rumble "endurance run." Curtis Axel then calls out AJ Styles, and Styles shows up.
AJ Styles beats Curtis Axel.
Charlotte beats Natalya with the Figure Eight. She applies the Figure Four on her after the match, then Becky Lynch shows up to make the save.
Goldust and R-Truth are about to go running when the pre-run stretch gets awkward...very awkward. Goldust's quest to form Golden Truth with R-Truth continues...
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) vs. Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho ends with interference from Braun Strowman. The Wyatt Family are about to attack Roman Reigns when Big Show appears and exacts revenge on The Wyatts after what happened at the Royal Rumble match. Show and Strowman stare down, but the numbers game catches up with Show until Roman Reigns shows up and tries to hit Strowman with a Superman Punch. Strowman catches him, but that's enough of a distraction to allow for Show to recover. He gets rid of Strowman, Roman Reigns hits a Superman Punch on Wyatt, and Ambrose and Jericho toss Rowan out of the ring. Big Show tosses Harper into a Roman Reigns Spear to end the show.
Titus O'Neil has invited honor students from three local Tampa, Florida-area schools to tonight's SmackDown as part of giving back to the community.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Dolph Ziggler and Titus O'Neil beat The Miz and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
The WrestleMania Reading Challenge is on again!
Kalisto retains the WWE United States Championship against Neville.
It's time for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. Tonight's guests are Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. Ambrose shows up with flowers. Reigns shows up with a stool to place the flowers on. Jericho asks if the main event at Fastlane will bring out animosity. They both say no. As for Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns takes him seriously due to first-hand experience, and though Ambrose hasn't fought him, he still likes his chances and says he just has to beat Roman...which Roman says he hasn't done either. Suddenly, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) show up and brag about what they did to Lesnar at Royal Rumble. Roman wants to fight them, but Bray tells him to be patient as he needs "the heart of a good man to aid him on his quest." He then plans to take down Ambrose, Reigns and Jericho with the help of two members of his family tonight.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are in the ring. They say they should be trending, but instead, it's AJ Styles that's trending. They also mourn the end of Curtis Axel's Royal Rumble "endurance run." Curtis Axel then calls out AJ Styles, and Styles shows up.
AJ Styles beats Curtis Axel.
Charlotte beats Natalya with the Figure Eight. She applies the Figure Four on her after the match, then Becky Lynch shows up to make the save.
Goldust and R-Truth are about to go running when the pre-run stretch gets awkward...very awkward. Goldust's quest to form Golden Truth with R-Truth continues...
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) vs. Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho ends with interference from Braun Strowman. The Wyatt Family are about to attack Roman Reigns when Big Show appears and exacts revenge on The Wyatts after what happened at the Royal Rumble match. Show and Strowman stare down, but the numbers game catches up with Show until Roman Reigns shows up and tries to hit Strowman with a Superman Punch. Strowman catches him, but that's enough of a distraction to allow for Show to recover. He gets rid of Strowman, Roman Reigns hits a Superman Punch on Wyatt, and Ambrose and Jericho toss Rowan out of the ring. Big Show tosses Harper into a Roman Reigns Spear to end the show.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for January 25, 2016
Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon start off tonight's show. Vince claims that his family has officially broken Roman Reigns in half, and that when the McMahon family does that to someone, they stay that way. Vince then makes a confession: he enjoys watching the miseries and misfortunes of others (which we've known all along). Stephanie says she had us eating from the palm of her hands, as Triple H surprised everyone last night and that nobody can hold a candle to him. She then introduces Triple H, who shows up in the suit and tie while wearing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship around his waist. Triple H calls Roman Reigns one of the most awesome athletes he's seen, but he's not as good as him. He says that Roman is cocky and disrespectful towards Vince, and says Vince might as well be God, and that he will be damned if Roman Reigns disrespects him. He then makes it clear that he's not done yet and that his time has not yet passed, and that he wants to and will be WWE World Heavyweight Champion for as long as the locker room learns some respect. He says that Roman Reigns doesn't deserve the title. Triple H, Stephanie and Vince decide to tighten the iron fist, as everyone in a match tonight during this "action packed Raw" will be evaluated as an opponent for Triple H at Fastlane will be determined.
Flo Rida is in the audience tonight.
Kevin Owens beats Dolph Ziggler.
Jojo interviews Roman Reigns, who has just arrived. Roman isn't impressed with Vince McMahon's words at the top of the show, and he's sticking around to hear the huge announcement for later on.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are here, and their focus is suddenly squared on Flo Rida. Heath tells Flo Rida to sit there and not make him mad after what happened in their last encounter, but Bo Dallas challenges him to get into the ring and face the four of them. Slater then proposes a rap battle between Flo Rida...and Bo Rida. Flo Rida easily wins it...by sicking The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) on them.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) with some help from Flo Rida.
When Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, Chris Jericho shows up and gives him a warm welcome to WWE.
It is announced that Nikki Bella is undergoing career-threatening neck surgery.
AJ Styles narrowly beats Chris Jericho in his Raw debut. After the match, AJ Styles extends his hand. Chris Jericho grabs on, but doesn't let go as AJ moves away, and they stare down. Then, Jericho walks away.
Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch ends with Charlotte attacking them both.
Goldust is listening to R-Truth's music when Truth shows. Goldust is looking for a new partner, but R-Truth says he's married and doesn't swing that way. Goldust says he's looking for a new tag team partner as Truth walks away.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel!
Bray Wyatt beats Kane. After the match, The Wyatt Family (Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) attack Kane.
The Miz is revealed to be in the limo...but it's The Rock that arrives in a pick-up truck. The Rock tells The Miz to park his truck, chats with Wale and Rick Ross, makes Big Show regret he didn't win the Royal Rumble in 2000 and not star in movies, and then meets up with Lana and Rusev. After high-fiving Pat Patterson, he finally heads to the gorilla position and goes through the curtains to hit the ring. The Rock is ready for WrestleMania 32, as is everyone else, then chats a bit with some guys in the front row dressed as Hulk Hogan, "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and The Undertaker as well as someone with a replica WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and make fun of his family on the roster before talking about all the gold they have, as even Francesca II is made out of gold. They then make fun of The Rock. The Rock then makes fun of them, then tells them to get in the ring with them, but they refuse, and The Rock brings out The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). All three of them immediately go to town on The New Day to close it out.
Paige and Natalya beat Brie Bella and Alicia Fox.
The Boys and Girls Club and WWE team up for the B.A. Star Initiative in Miami.
As The Miz talks about how he is tired of being interrupted when he is interrupted by Kalisto's entrance.
Kalisto beats The Miz.
Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose beat The League of Nations (Rusev and Sheamus). After the match, Ambrose and Reigns get revenge for what happened in the Royal Rumble by putting Rusev through the commentary table. Stephanie McMahon shows up, and announces that the main event at Fastlane is Dean Ambrose vs. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, with the winner facing Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 32.
Flo Rida is in the audience tonight.
Kevin Owens beats Dolph Ziggler.
Jojo interviews Roman Reigns, who has just arrived. Roman isn't impressed with Vince McMahon's words at the top of the show, and he's sticking around to hear the huge announcement for later on.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are here, and their focus is suddenly squared on Flo Rida. Heath tells Flo Rida to sit there and not make him mad after what happened in their last encounter, but Bo Dallas challenges him to get into the ring and face the four of them. Slater then proposes a rap battle between Flo Rida...and Bo Rida. Flo Rida easily wins it...by sicking The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) on them.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) with some help from Flo Rida.
When Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, Chris Jericho shows up and gives him a warm welcome to WWE.
It is announced that Nikki Bella is undergoing career-threatening neck surgery.
AJ Styles narrowly beats Chris Jericho in his Raw debut. After the match, AJ Styles extends his hand. Chris Jericho grabs on, but doesn't let go as AJ moves away, and they stare down. Then, Jericho walks away.
Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch ends with Charlotte attacking them both.
Goldust is listening to R-Truth's music when Truth shows. Goldust is looking for a new partner, but R-Truth says he's married and doesn't swing that way. Goldust says he's looking for a new tag team partner as Truth walks away.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel!
Bray Wyatt beats Kane. After the match, The Wyatt Family (Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) attack Kane.
The Miz is revealed to be in the limo...but it's The Rock that arrives in a pick-up truck. The Rock tells The Miz to park his truck, chats with Wale and Rick Ross, makes Big Show regret he didn't win the Royal Rumble in 2000 and not star in movies, and then meets up with Lana and Rusev. After high-fiving Pat Patterson, he finally heads to the gorilla position and goes through the curtains to hit the ring. The Rock is ready for WrestleMania 32, as is everyone else, then chats a bit with some guys in the front row dressed as Hulk Hogan, "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and The Undertaker as well as someone with a replica WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and make fun of his family on the roster before talking about all the gold they have, as even Francesca II is made out of gold. They then make fun of The Rock. The Rock then makes fun of them, then tells them to get in the ring with them, but they refuse, and The Rock brings out The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). All three of them immediately go to town on The New Day to close it out.
Paige and Natalya beat Brie Bella and Alicia Fox.
The Boys and Girls Club and WWE team up for the B.A. Star Initiative in Miami.
As The Miz talks about how he is tired of being interrupted when he is interrupted by Kalisto's entrance.
Kalisto beats The Miz.
Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose beat The League of Nations (Rusev and Sheamus). After the match, Ambrose and Reigns get revenge for what happened in the Royal Rumble by putting Rusev through the commentary table. Stephanie McMahon shows up, and announces that the main event at Fastlane is Dean Ambrose vs. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, with the winner facing Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 32.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for January 18, 2016
WWE pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Roman Reigns shows up to start the show. Sunday may truly be one versus all, but tonight's he only worried about one man: Brock Lesnar. He wants him to come down to the ring so he can settle things. Instead, he gets Chris Jericho. Reigns is happy to see him, but he wants Lesnar. Jericho says Lesnar will be in the arena later tonight for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel, and he wants Reigns on the show as well. Reigns says he'll be there, then The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, King Barrett, Alberto Del Rio) shows up. Sheamus says that the Royal Rumble match won't be "Reigns vs. Lesnar" and that he will be taking the WWE World Heavyweight Championship back from Roman Reigns, then welcomes Chris Jericho back to WWE before cracking a few jokes and wondering why he's not on the Highlight Reel. Jericho makes fun of Sheamus' hair while saying he didn't want him on his show, then Alberto Del Rio jumps in and says that unlike Jericho, he's won a Royal Rumble match. Jericho makes fun of Del Rio, then Rusev says that every day in Bulgaria was a rumble, so this is nothing new to him. Roman Reigns says that he won the Royal Rumble match last year, and that Rusev almost won it that year. Roman decides he's had enough of Rusev, and challenges him to a match right now. Jericho names himself the special guest referee of the match due to The League of Nations wanting to surround the ring.
Roman Reigns beats Rusev when special guest referee Chris Jericho tosses Sheamus, King Barrett and Alberto Del Rio out of the match.
Stephanie McMahon confronts Chris Jericho backstage, telling him he had no authority to make Roman Reigns vs. Rusev for the opening match. As much as she admits that Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel at the same time was a good idea, she warns him to mess with her show or disrespect her again.
Natalya returns for the first time in weeks with Paige in her corner, and she beats Brie Bella with the Sharpshooter.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and Ryback.
Heath Slater says The Social Outcasts (Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) will win the Royal Rumble match and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on Sunday. Slater hopes to eliminate Big Show tonight.
Big Show beats Heath Slater with one knockout punch. After the match, Big Show knocks out Curtis Axel, Adam Rose and Bo Dallas.
Stephanie McMahon meets with Sheamus, King Barret and Alberto Del Rio to get them back on the right track. Sheamus says they're not afraid of Jericho, especially after how he "punked them out" (in Stephanie's words) earlier tonight. Stephanie tells him to prove it.
Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon shows up. Roman Reigns is revealed to be the first entrant in the Royal Rumble after Roman Reigns switches balls in the wheel, but then they spin the wheel again, keep switching balls and gets Roman Reigns again...and again. Vince says Roman is #1 in the Rumble, but after Sunday, he won't be #1 in the WWE Universe.
Charlotte and Ric Flair sit at ringside for the next match.
Becky Lynch beats Tamina with a Disarmher from the top rope. After the match, Becky Lynch wants another shot at the Divas Championship, but Charlotte won't give it to her. Becky says Ric Flair never backed down from a challenge, but it appears that he is now as cowardly as his daughter. Ric Flair falls for it hook, line and sinker and makes the title match possible for Sunday night.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose and Kevin Owens on Miz TV! Roman Reigns takes on The League of Nations (Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, King Barrett, Rusev).
Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.
The League of Nations (Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio) beat Dean Ambrose and Kalisto.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) hold a funeral for Xavier Woods' trombone (named Francesca). Xavier Woods wants Big E to avenge Francesca by beating Jey Uso tonight.
Royal Rumble, by the numbers.
Big E beats Jey Uso thanks to a distraction from Xavier Woods.
Titus O'Neil, R-Truth, Mark Henry and Neville get together in the locker room before their eight-man tag match.
Titus O'Neil, R-Truth, Mark Henry and Neville beat Stardust, Tyler Breeze and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
It's time for The Highlight Reel. Jericho's guests tonight are Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. Before the show begins, Jericho says he intends to win his first Royal Rumble match this year. Suddenly, Paul Heyman shows up, but Jericho wants to know where Lesnar is. Heyman says Lesnar is here tonight, and that he is clearly focused on Roman Reigns. When Jericho asks if Heyman tried to get Lesnar out of the Royal Rumble match because he did not like his chances, Heyman insists he did not and that Lesnar will wipe the floor with everybody, turning the Royal Rumble match into Suplex City in the process. When Jericho asks what would happen if he and Lesnar were the final two and Jericho ended up winning the whole thing, Lesnar shows up. Roman Reigns then makes his appearance before Lesnar can leap onto the ring apron. Lesnar gets in the ring with Roman and gets Speared almost instantly. As Roman goes to work on Lesnar, The League of Nations shows up. Roman and Lesnar take all of them down, then The Wyatt Family appears. Lesnar is out, leaving Roman to deal with the Wyatts alone. The numbers game catches up with Roman, and Lesnar isn't as lucky.
Roman Reigns shows up to start the show. Sunday may truly be one versus all, but tonight's he only worried about one man: Brock Lesnar. He wants him to come down to the ring so he can settle things. Instead, he gets Chris Jericho. Reigns is happy to see him, but he wants Lesnar. Jericho says Lesnar will be in the arena later tonight for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel, and he wants Reigns on the show as well. Reigns says he'll be there, then The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, King Barrett, Alberto Del Rio) shows up. Sheamus says that the Royal Rumble match won't be "Reigns vs. Lesnar" and that he will be taking the WWE World Heavyweight Championship back from Roman Reigns, then welcomes Chris Jericho back to WWE before cracking a few jokes and wondering why he's not on the Highlight Reel. Jericho makes fun of Sheamus' hair while saying he didn't want him on his show, then Alberto Del Rio jumps in and says that unlike Jericho, he's won a Royal Rumble match. Jericho makes fun of Del Rio, then Rusev says that every day in Bulgaria was a rumble, so this is nothing new to him. Roman Reigns says that he won the Royal Rumble match last year, and that Rusev almost won it that year. Roman decides he's had enough of Rusev, and challenges him to a match right now. Jericho names himself the special guest referee of the match due to The League of Nations wanting to surround the ring.
Roman Reigns beats Rusev when special guest referee Chris Jericho tosses Sheamus, King Barrett and Alberto Del Rio out of the match.
Stephanie McMahon confronts Chris Jericho backstage, telling him he had no authority to make Roman Reigns vs. Rusev for the opening match. As much as she admits that Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel at the same time was a good idea, she warns him to mess with her show or disrespect her again.
Natalya returns for the first time in weeks with Paige in her corner, and she beats Brie Bella with the Sharpshooter.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and Ryback.
Heath Slater says The Social Outcasts (Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) will win the Royal Rumble match and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on Sunday. Slater hopes to eliminate Big Show tonight.
Big Show beats Heath Slater with one knockout punch. After the match, Big Show knocks out Curtis Axel, Adam Rose and Bo Dallas.
Stephanie McMahon meets with Sheamus, King Barret and Alberto Del Rio to get them back on the right track. Sheamus says they're not afraid of Jericho, especially after how he "punked them out" (in Stephanie's words) earlier tonight. Stephanie tells him to prove it.
Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon shows up. Roman Reigns is revealed to be the first entrant in the Royal Rumble after Roman Reigns switches balls in the wheel, but then they spin the wheel again, keep switching balls and gets Roman Reigns again...and again. Vince says Roman is #1 in the Rumble, but after Sunday, he won't be #1 in the WWE Universe.
Charlotte and Ric Flair sit at ringside for the next match.
Becky Lynch beats Tamina with a Disarmher from the top rope. After the match, Becky Lynch wants another shot at the Divas Championship, but Charlotte won't give it to her. Becky says Ric Flair never backed down from a challenge, but it appears that he is now as cowardly as his daughter. Ric Flair falls for it hook, line and sinker and makes the title match possible for Sunday night.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose and Kevin Owens on Miz TV! Roman Reigns takes on The League of Nations (Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, King Barrett, Rusev).
Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.
The League of Nations (Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio) beat Dean Ambrose and Kalisto.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) hold a funeral for Xavier Woods' trombone (named Francesca). Xavier Woods wants Big E to avenge Francesca by beating Jey Uso tonight.
Royal Rumble, by the numbers.
Big E beats Jey Uso thanks to a distraction from Xavier Woods.
Titus O'Neil, R-Truth, Mark Henry and Neville get together in the locker room before their eight-man tag match.
Titus O'Neil, R-Truth, Mark Henry and Neville beat Stardust, Tyler Breeze and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
It's time for The Highlight Reel. Jericho's guests tonight are Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. Before the show begins, Jericho says he intends to win his first Royal Rumble match this year. Suddenly, Paul Heyman shows up, but Jericho wants to know where Lesnar is. Heyman says Lesnar is here tonight, and that he is clearly focused on Roman Reigns. When Jericho asks if Heyman tried to get Lesnar out of the Royal Rumble match because he did not like his chances, Heyman insists he did not and that Lesnar will wipe the floor with everybody, turning the Royal Rumble match into Suplex City in the process. When Jericho asks what would happen if he and Lesnar were the final two and Jericho ended up winning the whole thing, Lesnar shows up. Roman Reigns then makes his appearance before Lesnar can leap onto the ring apron. Lesnar gets in the ring with Roman and gets Speared almost instantly. As Roman goes to work on Lesnar, The League of Nations shows up. Roman and Lesnar take all of them down, then The Wyatt Family appears. Lesnar is out, leaving Roman to deal with the Wyatts alone. The numbers game catches up with Roman, and Lesnar isn't as lucky.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for January 11, 2016
The WWE roster is on the top of the entrance ramp as Vince McMahon and daughter Stephanie McMahon make their entrance to start the show. Vince says any of these men could be WWE World Heavyweight Champion after Royal Rumble, as does Stephanie. The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) suddenly shows up, and Bray says "Anyone but you, Roman." It's not long before the champ himself, Roman Reigns, shows up. Roman asks what happens if he were to win the Rumble. Stephanie laughs, thinking he's delusional, but Vince has an idea: a one-versus-all match with Roman taking on a whole bunch of Superstars. Vince also says that Dean Ambrose won't be in it, as he is in the first match of the night against Sheamus, who hits Dean with a cheap shot from behind, sending him rolling down the ramp.
Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus ends in a double count-out. After the match, an angry Dean Ambrose breaks down the commentary table, but Kevin Owens viciously blindsides him. Officials have to get Owens off of Dean as he tries to powerbomb Ambrose through a table.
Dean Ambrose walks out of the trainer's room, looking for Kevin Owens.
Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon run into Paul Heyman, who is thrilled about how the show is going. Paul Heyman wants another title shot and WrestleMania appearance for Brock Lesnar.
Titus O'Neil beats Stardust. Stardust attacks Titus after the match.
It's time for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. After Jericho says he will become a seven-time World Heavyweight Champion, we see tonight's guests, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up in order to "save the show from itself." No sooner do they say this that the "Rooty Tooty Booty" chants start, and The New Day shame Jericho. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up to interrupt The New Day, wondering why they're the ones with the Tag Team Slammys when The New Day say they're the real best tag team in the WWE, and challenge them to a match. The New Day says there's three of them and only two Usos, but Jericho ups the ante by joining The Usos in their corner.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) after Chris Jericho breaks Xavier Woods' trombone, upsetting Woods and distracting Kofi long enough for the Usos to get a schoolboy pin for the win.
It is announced that John Cena has successfully undergone shoulder surgery.
Stephanie McMahon and Paul Heyman talk backstage. Heyman wants Brock Lesnar to skip the Royal Rumble and go straight to WrestleMania for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship shot, but Stephanie McMahon says that if he wants the WWE World Heavyweight Championship again, he'll have to fight for it this time. Brock Lesnar is officially in the Royal Rumble match.
Sting is the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016.
This Thursday on SmackDown: The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) in a Tables Match!
The Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel, Adam Rose, Heath Slater, Bo Dallas) make fun of The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) before saying they're here for a fight. It doesn't go for long before Ryback shows up and joins in, and The Wyatt Family retreats.
Renee Young interviews Kalisto, who can't wait to claim the WWE United States Championship from Alberto Del Rio tonight.
Before the next match, Alberto Del Rio boasts about how he injured John Cena and put him out of action for months.
Kalisto beats Alberto Del Rio to win the WWE United States Championship!
Jojo interviews Charlotte and Ric Flair. Charlotte can't understand how she's the villain when she says she's the victim and Becky Lynch is the villain, especially after Charlotte attacked her last week.
Brie Bella vs. Charlotte ends before it can begin when an angry Becky Lynch attacks Charlotte. Ric Flair grabs the microphone and says that Charlotte is in no condition to wrestle tonight.
Jojo interviews Becky Lynch, who says that Charlotte betrayed her and that she might as well be on her own. She made Charlotte tap out, and she can do it again.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose and Neville vs. Sheamus and Kevin Owens! Alberto Del Rio vs. Kalisto for the WWE United States Championship!
Roman Reigns' all-versus-one match ends with all of the heels attacking Roman Reigns only for Brock Lesnar to come out and destroy everybody. Roman Reigns is hit with an F5 before the end of the show.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus ends in a double count-out. After the match, an angry Dean Ambrose breaks down the commentary table, but Kevin Owens viciously blindsides him. Officials have to get Owens off of Dean as he tries to powerbomb Ambrose through a table.
Dean Ambrose walks out of the trainer's room, looking for Kevin Owens.
Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon run into Paul Heyman, who is thrilled about how the show is going. Paul Heyman wants another title shot and WrestleMania appearance for Brock Lesnar.
Titus O'Neil beats Stardust. Stardust attacks Titus after the match.
It's time for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. After Jericho says he will become a seven-time World Heavyweight Champion, we see tonight's guests, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up in order to "save the show from itself." No sooner do they say this that the "Rooty Tooty Booty" chants start, and The New Day shame Jericho. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up to interrupt The New Day, wondering why they're the ones with the Tag Team Slammys when The New Day say they're the real best tag team in the WWE, and challenge them to a match. The New Day says there's three of them and only two Usos, but Jericho ups the ante by joining The Usos in their corner.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) after Chris Jericho breaks Xavier Woods' trombone, upsetting Woods and distracting Kofi long enough for the Usos to get a schoolboy pin for the win.
It is announced that John Cena has successfully undergone shoulder surgery.
Stephanie McMahon and Paul Heyman talk backstage. Heyman wants Brock Lesnar to skip the Royal Rumble and go straight to WrestleMania for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship shot, but Stephanie McMahon says that if he wants the WWE World Heavyweight Championship again, he'll have to fight for it this time. Brock Lesnar is officially in the Royal Rumble match.
Sting is the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016.
This Thursday on SmackDown: The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) in a Tables Match!
The Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel, Adam Rose, Heath Slater, Bo Dallas) make fun of The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) before saying they're here for a fight. It doesn't go for long before Ryback shows up and joins in, and The Wyatt Family retreats.
Renee Young interviews Kalisto, who can't wait to claim the WWE United States Championship from Alberto Del Rio tonight.
Before the next match, Alberto Del Rio boasts about how he injured John Cena and put him out of action for months.
Kalisto beats Alberto Del Rio to win the WWE United States Championship!
Jojo interviews Charlotte and Ric Flair. Charlotte can't understand how she's the villain when she says she's the victim and Becky Lynch is the villain, especially after Charlotte attacked her last week.
Brie Bella vs. Charlotte ends before it can begin when an angry Becky Lynch attacks Charlotte. Ric Flair grabs the microphone and says that Charlotte is in no condition to wrestle tonight.
Jojo interviews Becky Lynch, who says that Charlotte betrayed her and that she might as well be on her own. She made Charlotte tap out, and she can do it again.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose and Neville vs. Sheamus and Kevin Owens! Alberto Del Rio vs. Kalisto for the WWE United States Championship!
Roman Reigns' all-versus-one match ends with all of the heels attacking Roman Reigns only for Brock Lesnar to come out and destroy everybody. Roman Reigns is hit with an F5 before the end of the show.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Monday, January 4, 2016
Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for January 4, 2015
Brock Lesnar returns next Monday night on Raw!
Stephanie McMahon shows up to start the show, but she doesn't even make it down the entrance ramp when Roman Reigns' music hits. Stephanie makes her way to the ring and looks for Roman while Roman makes her way to the ring. She finds him, and the two stare down before they both enter the ring. Roman calls out Vince McMahon, but Stephanie says he's not here yet but will be there in time to referee his WWE World Heavyweight Championship defense against Sheamus. Roman makes it clear that nobody will take the World Heavyweight title from him, as if he loses it, he loses his job and can't provide for his family. Stephanie laughs, saying nobody competes against Vince and wins, that charges against Vince have been dropped, and that "she's the boss and he's the help." Stephanie then says she plans to use him until he can't be used anymore once he loses the title, just like Vince used his father, but Roman tells her to worry about Vince, because if he is screwed out of the title tonight, Stephanie will be picking Vince up from a hospital instead of a jail cell.
Dean Ambrose guests on commentary for the next match.
Kevin Owens beats Neville. After the match, Kevin Owens attacks Neville, but Dean Ambrose goes after Owens. Owens quickly gets the upper hand and is about to put him through the announce table, but Ambrose reverses, places Owens on the table, then leaps from the guardrail to the table with an elbow drop. He then tells Owens "You want a title shot? You know where to find it."
Vince McMahon arrives. Jojo interviews him immediately. Vince calls this week "ironic" compared to last week, because this time, he is the law.
We see the second half of the Superstars and Divas we love to hate in celebration of the latest theatrical release, H8ful Eight.
Titus O'Neil beats Stardust.
Becky Lynch meets up with Charlotte backstage. Charlotte isn't thrilled with tonight's rematch, but Becky is. They do it anyway out of the spirit of friendly competition. Ric Flair shows up soon afterward.
Becky Lynch beats Charlotte after Ric Flair grabs Becky's foot and Charlotte tries to get a schoolgirl pin, only for Becky Lynch to roll her up and grab the tights. Charlotte attacks Becky after the match, cementing her heel turn.
Vince McMahon tells Sheamus to keep the fight fair and to obey his commands.
Total Divas returns to E! on January 19th at 9 PM Eastern/8 PM Central on E! Network.
Ryback vs. Big Show comes to a quick end with The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) surrounding and attacking Ryback. They then get into the ring and lay waste to Big Show.
The League of Nations (Alberto Del Rio and Rusev) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).
In a shocking upset, Heath Slater - with the help of Adam Rose, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel - beats Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Slater, Rose, Dallas and Axel call themselves the "Social Outcasts."
This Thursday on SmackDown: Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte for the WWE Divas Championship!
Vince McMahon tells Roman Reigns the same rules of the match that he told Sheamus.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and say that 2016 will be "the most magical year of our lives" when they beat Kalisto and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) tonight faster that Mike Tyson fell of his hoverboard, which they make fun of. Kofi reminds them that Tyson is a WWE Hall of Famer, but they continue to laugh anyway. They then have a surprise...Chris Jericho, who interrupts their countdown and makes an appearance. He says he's hear to save the WWE, but The New Day don't want any of this as Jericho continues to say that WWE needs a boost and a shot in the arm of Y2J. He then makes fun of The New Day, calling them "Rooty tooty booty." He then announces he is entering the Royal Rumble match, and has every intention of winning it and getting another shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beats Kalisto and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley).
This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Kevin Owens!
Despite favoritism and an extreme bias towards Sheamus by special guest referee Vince McMahon and senior refeee Scott Armstrong, who is in the McMahons' back pocket, Roman Reigns retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Sheamus. After the match, Vince punches out referee John Cone for counting the pinfall for Roman Reigns and making the call for the official results. Vince then announces at that the Royal Rumble match, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship is on the line, and if Roman loses the Royal Rumble match, he loses the WWE World Heavyweight Championship to the winner of the Rumble.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Stephanie McMahon shows up to start the show, but she doesn't even make it down the entrance ramp when Roman Reigns' music hits. Stephanie makes her way to the ring and looks for Roman while Roman makes her way to the ring. She finds him, and the two stare down before they both enter the ring. Roman calls out Vince McMahon, but Stephanie says he's not here yet but will be there in time to referee his WWE World Heavyweight Championship defense against Sheamus. Roman makes it clear that nobody will take the World Heavyweight title from him, as if he loses it, he loses his job and can't provide for his family. Stephanie laughs, saying nobody competes against Vince and wins, that charges against Vince have been dropped, and that "she's the boss and he's the help." Stephanie then says she plans to use him until he can't be used anymore once he loses the title, just like Vince used his father, but Roman tells her to worry about Vince, because if he is screwed out of the title tonight, Stephanie will be picking Vince up from a hospital instead of a jail cell.
Dean Ambrose guests on commentary for the next match.
Kevin Owens beats Neville. After the match, Kevin Owens attacks Neville, but Dean Ambrose goes after Owens. Owens quickly gets the upper hand and is about to put him through the announce table, but Ambrose reverses, places Owens on the table, then leaps from the guardrail to the table with an elbow drop. He then tells Owens "You want a title shot? You know where to find it."
Vince McMahon arrives. Jojo interviews him immediately. Vince calls this week "ironic" compared to last week, because this time, he is the law.
We see the second half of the Superstars and Divas we love to hate in celebration of the latest theatrical release, H8ful Eight.
Titus O'Neil beats Stardust.
Becky Lynch meets up with Charlotte backstage. Charlotte isn't thrilled with tonight's rematch, but Becky is. They do it anyway out of the spirit of friendly competition. Ric Flair shows up soon afterward.
Becky Lynch beats Charlotte after Ric Flair grabs Becky's foot and Charlotte tries to get a schoolgirl pin, only for Becky Lynch to roll her up and grab the tights. Charlotte attacks Becky after the match, cementing her heel turn.
Vince McMahon tells Sheamus to keep the fight fair and to obey his commands.
Total Divas returns to E! on January 19th at 9 PM Eastern/8 PM Central on E! Network.
Ryback vs. Big Show comes to a quick end with The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) surrounding and attacking Ryback. They then get into the ring and lay waste to Big Show.
The League of Nations (Alberto Del Rio and Rusev) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).
In a shocking upset, Heath Slater - with the help of Adam Rose, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel - beats Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Slater, Rose, Dallas and Axel call themselves the "Social Outcasts."
This Thursday on SmackDown: Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte for the WWE Divas Championship!
Vince McMahon tells Roman Reigns the same rules of the match that he told Sheamus.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and say that 2016 will be "the most magical year of our lives" when they beat Kalisto and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) tonight faster that Mike Tyson fell of his hoverboard, which they make fun of. Kofi reminds them that Tyson is a WWE Hall of Famer, but they continue to laugh anyway. They then have a surprise...Chris Jericho, who interrupts their countdown and makes an appearance. He says he's hear to save the WWE, but The New Day don't want any of this as Jericho continues to say that WWE needs a boost and a shot in the arm of Y2J. He then makes fun of The New Day, calling them "Rooty tooty booty." He then announces he is entering the Royal Rumble match, and has every intention of winning it and getting another shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beats Kalisto and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley).
This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Kevin Owens!
Despite favoritism and an extreme bias towards Sheamus by special guest referee Vince McMahon and senior refeee Scott Armstrong, who is in the McMahons' back pocket, Roman Reigns retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Sheamus. After the match, Vince punches out referee John Cone for counting the pinfall for Roman Reigns and making the call for the official results. Vince then announces at that the Royal Rumble match, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship is on the line, and if Roman loses the Royal Rumble match, he loses the WWE World Heavyweight Championship to the winner of the Rumble.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Monday, November 30, 2015
Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for November 30, 2015
During the pre-show, Becky Lynch runs into Paige, and Paige tries to drive a wedge between her and Charlotte. Becky Lynch seems to be having none of it.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) start off the show as confetti flies around the arena. Big E takes a Terrible Towel and desecrates it in front of the Pittsburgh crowd by wiping his armpits with it before using it to blow his nose. They then reveal what they're celebrating: Sheamus becoming the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Sheamus shows up in a suit and tie with the title around his waist, and proceeds to make fun of the crowd before crediting Triple H and Stephanie McMahon with his recent success. He then thanks the man he claims made it all possible: Roman Reigns. Sheamus and The New Day celebrate, and make fun of Roman Reigns for falling victim to the Brogue Kick at Survivor Series. Sheamus then declares that "Sheamus 5:15 just said I just kicked your arse!" As The New Day leave and Sheamus celebrates some more in the ring, Sheamus is suddenly laid out with a Superman Punch out of nowhere by Roman Reigns, who then runs off with the WWE World Heavyweight title.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns - still carrying the WWE World Heavyweight Championship - are confronted by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, who want the championship back. Roman hands it back to them, but tells them that in two weeks' time, he's taking it back. Triple H then says that he has just talked with Sheamus, who has decided not to wait until TLC to defend the title and has opted instead to defend it tonight. Roman is game, and the match is one, but Stephanie McMahon says there is a caveat: if Roman does not beat Sheamus in five minutes and fifteen minutes, he doesn't win the title.
Dolph Ziggler beats Tyler Breeze.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Rusev and Lana, who are now back together and engaged. Rusev says nobody cared about him while he was injured, except for one person...Lana, who is now engaged to Rusev in real life. She appears for the first time since her recent injury. The Miz celebrates the happy couple, and Miz gets a glare for accidentally mentioning Summer Rae. Lana says she and Rusev patched everything up when he proposed to her, and that they never went all the way with Dolph Ziggler and Summer Rae, respectively. After they kiss again, Ryback suddenly appears. He says that the WWE Universe is tired of all this garbage, and that Ziggler actually did go all the way. Ryback then declares it's feeding time. This starts a match.
Ryback beats Rusev by count-out when he sends Rusev into the steps and accidentally smacks them into Lana's thigh. Rusev is not thrilled with this turn of events and blames it on Ryback, believing that this was not an accident.
Dean Ambrose meets with Triple H, who congratulates him on winning the triple threat to become #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. He tells Ambrose that if Roman Reigns doesn't win the title in five minutes and fifteen seconds, not only does Roman Reigns lose his title opportunity, so does Ambrose. Triple H explains it away by saying he is doing this to drill into Roman's head that the choices he makes will also affect his friends.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) are in the ring. The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) have had them on the ropes as of late, and that they added insult to injury by putting them through tables. However, they didn't get the job done, according to Bubba Ray, and now they have put not just targets on their backs, but their names on four tables...literally. After D-Von says that The Wyatt Family has failed to remember the Dudley Boyz Commandments, Bubba Ray challenges the Wyatts to a match at TLC. Suddenly, the Family appears, and Bray Wyatt accepts the challenge, but tells the Dudleys that they may be in over their head. The Dudleys say that while the Wyatts may be a family, they have family, too. Suddenly, out comes Tommy Dreamer with a trash can full of weapons, and Dreamer and the Dudleys arm themselves. When the Wyatts try to get in the ring, Dreamer and the Dudleys start swinging, and the Wyatts are forced to retreat.
The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and Tommy Dreamer ends in a brawl that gets out of control. After the bell has rung, The Wyatts try to put somebody through a table, but Bubba Ray Dudley is able to get up and push Bray Wyatt off the apron, causing him to fall into a table already set up at ringside.
Zeb Colter and Alberto Del Rio make fun of not only the Pittsburgh crowd, but also Goldust. When Del Rio says that Goldust is out of date and full of hate, Goldust responds by slapping Del Rio in the face, prematurely starting their match.
Alberto Del Rio beats Goldust. After the match, Del Rio goes for a Cross Arm Breaker on Goldust, but Jack Swagger shows up and puts an end to it, chasing Del Rio out of the ring.
Becky Lynch meets Charlotte to set up a match between the two of them. Becky says that Paige has nothing to do with it, and that she's doing it to have fun and show what they came here to do. Charlotte is in, on the condition that her dad Ric Flair accompany her to the ring. As if on cue, Ric Flair shows up. Becky accepts.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) guest on commentary for the next match.
The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to decide new #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships ends with The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) attacking both teams so that they don't have to defend their titles at TLC. The New Day then brag about how they don't have to defend their titles afterwards.
Stephanie McMahon tells The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) they both have a tag team title shot against The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods)...but if Roman Reigns wins his match tonight, The Usos will lose their shot. Stephanie gives the same explanation as this for Triple H, saying that Roman's choices will also affect his entire family.
Sasha Banks beats Brie Bella with the Banks Statement. During the match, Team BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks) take Alicia Fox down and out of the match.
Roman Reigns tells Dean Ambrose and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) that "he's got this."
Roman Reigns beats Sheamus by disqualification after Rusev drags Reigns out of the ring. King Barrett and Alberto Del Rio drag Sheamus away from the ring. After the match, Sheamus introduces his "League of Nations:" King Barrett, Alberto Del Rio and Rusev. The four of them are officially a team, and they meet Roman's teammates - Dean Ambrose and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). When Roman dares the League of Nations to step up, Sheamus gets on the apron only to eat a right hand from Roman.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) advertise Cyber Monday on WWE Shop.
Players from the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the front row tonight.
Paige guests on commentary for the next match.
Charlotte beats Becky Lynch by playing possum and faking a leg injury, allowing her to get a schoolgirl pin on Becky for the win. Becky is shocked.
Becky Lynch confronts Charlotte about her win. Charlotte says it's the big leagues, and that the win was just "tough love." After Charlotte leaves, Paige shows up and tries to stir the pot.
The first edition of "The Rosebush" by Adam Rose has Rose making fun of the Lana-Rusev-Tyler Breeze-Dolph Ziggler love quadrangle.
Titus O'Neil tries to get Stardust in the Christmas spirit.
Bubba Ray Dudley takes on Bray Wyatt this Thursday on SmackDown!
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) announce that they have joined The League of Nations (Sheamus, King Barrett, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio), officially making the match a 7-on-4 handicap match.
During the 7-on-4 handicap match, Jimmy Uso injures his knee, officially making the match 7-on-3.
The League of Nations (Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, Rusev, King Barrett) and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). After the match, the inners attack the losers, most specifically Roman Reigns.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) start off the show as confetti flies around the arena. Big E takes a Terrible Towel and desecrates it in front of the Pittsburgh crowd by wiping his armpits with it before using it to blow his nose. They then reveal what they're celebrating: Sheamus becoming the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Sheamus shows up in a suit and tie with the title around his waist, and proceeds to make fun of the crowd before crediting Triple H and Stephanie McMahon with his recent success. He then thanks the man he claims made it all possible: Roman Reigns. Sheamus and The New Day celebrate, and make fun of Roman Reigns for falling victim to the Brogue Kick at Survivor Series. Sheamus then declares that "Sheamus 5:15 just said I just kicked your arse!" As The New Day leave and Sheamus celebrates some more in the ring, Sheamus is suddenly laid out with a Superman Punch out of nowhere by Roman Reigns, who then runs off with the WWE World Heavyweight title.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns - still carrying the WWE World Heavyweight Championship - are confronted by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, who want the championship back. Roman hands it back to them, but tells them that in two weeks' time, he's taking it back. Triple H then says that he has just talked with Sheamus, who has decided not to wait until TLC to defend the title and has opted instead to defend it tonight. Roman is game, and the match is one, but Stephanie McMahon says there is a caveat: if Roman does not beat Sheamus in five minutes and fifteen minutes, he doesn't win the title.
Dolph Ziggler beats Tyler Breeze.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Rusev and Lana, who are now back together and engaged. Rusev says nobody cared about him while he was injured, except for one person...Lana, who is now engaged to Rusev in real life. She appears for the first time since her recent injury. The Miz celebrates the happy couple, and Miz gets a glare for accidentally mentioning Summer Rae. Lana says she and Rusev patched everything up when he proposed to her, and that they never went all the way with Dolph Ziggler and Summer Rae, respectively. After they kiss again, Ryback suddenly appears. He says that the WWE Universe is tired of all this garbage, and that Ziggler actually did go all the way. Ryback then declares it's feeding time. This starts a match.
Ryback beats Rusev by count-out when he sends Rusev into the steps and accidentally smacks them into Lana's thigh. Rusev is not thrilled with this turn of events and blames it on Ryback, believing that this was not an accident.
Dean Ambrose meets with Triple H, who congratulates him on winning the triple threat to become #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. He tells Ambrose that if Roman Reigns doesn't win the title in five minutes and fifteen seconds, not only does Roman Reigns lose his title opportunity, so does Ambrose. Triple H explains it away by saying he is doing this to drill into Roman's head that the choices he makes will also affect his friends.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) are in the ring. The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) have had them on the ropes as of late, and that they added insult to injury by putting them through tables. However, they didn't get the job done, according to Bubba Ray, and now they have put not just targets on their backs, but their names on four tables...literally. After D-Von says that The Wyatt Family has failed to remember the Dudley Boyz Commandments, Bubba Ray challenges the Wyatts to a match at TLC. Suddenly, the Family appears, and Bray Wyatt accepts the challenge, but tells the Dudleys that they may be in over their head. The Dudleys say that while the Wyatts may be a family, they have family, too. Suddenly, out comes Tommy Dreamer with a trash can full of weapons, and Dreamer and the Dudleys arm themselves. When the Wyatts try to get in the ring, Dreamer and the Dudleys start swinging, and the Wyatts are forced to retreat.
The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and Tommy Dreamer ends in a brawl that gets out of control. After the bell has rung, The Wyatts try to put somebody through a table, but Bubba Ray Dudley is able to get up and push Bray Wyatt off the apron, causing him to fall into a table already set up at ringside.
Zeb Colter and Alberto Del Rio make fun of not only the Pittsburgh crowd, but also Goldust. When Del Rio says that Goldust is out of date and full of hate, Goldust responds by slapping Del Rio in the face, prematurely starting their match.
Alberto Del Rio beats Goldust. After the match, Del Rio goes for a Cross Arm Breaker on Goldust, but Jack Swagger shows up and puts an end to it, chasing Del Rio out of the ring.
Becky Lynch meets Charlotte to set up a match between the two of them. Becky says that Paige has nothing to do with it, and that she's doing it to have fun and show what they came here to do. Charlotte is in, on the condition that her dad Ric Flair accompany her to the ring. As if on cue, Ric Flair shows up. Becky accepts.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) guest on commentary for the next match.
The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to decide new #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships ends with The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) attacking both teams so that they don't have to defend their titles at TLC. The New Day then brag about how they don't have to defend their titles afterwards.
Stephanie McMahon tells The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) they both have a tag team title shot against The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods)...but if Roman Reigns wins his match tonight, The Usos will lose their shot. Stephanie gives the same explanation as this for Triple H, saying that Roman's choices will also affect his entire family.
Sasha Banks beats Brie Bella with the Banks Statement. During the match, Team BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks) take Alicia Fox down and out of the match.
Roman Reigns tells Dean Ambrose and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) that "he's got this."
Roman Reigns beats Sheamus by disqualification after Rusev drags Reigns out of the ring. King Barrett and Alberto Del Rio drag Sheamus away from the ring. After the match, Sheamus introduces his "League of Nations:" King Barrett, Alberto Del Rio and Rusev. The four of them are officially a team, and they meet Roman's teammates - Dean Ambrose and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). When Roman dares the League of Nations to step up, Sheamus gets on the apron only to eat a right hand from Roman.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) advertise Cyber Monday on WWE Shop.
Players from the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the front row tonight.
Paige guests on commentary for the next match.
Charlotte beats Becky Lynch by playing possum and faking a leg injury, allowing her to get a schoolgirl pin on Becky for the win. Becky is shocked.
Becky Lynch confronts Charlotte about her win. Charlotte says it's the big leagues, and that the win was just "tough love." After Charlotte leaves, Paige shows up and tries to stir the pot.
The first edition of "The Rosebush" by Adam Rose has Rose making fun of the Lana-Rusev-Tyler Breeze-Dolph Ziggler love quadrangle.
Titus O'Neil tries to get Stardust in the Christmas spirit.
Bubba Ray Dudley takes on Bray Wyatt this Thursday on SmackDown!
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) announce that they have joined The League of Nations (Sheamus, King Barrett, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio), officially making the match a 7-on-4 handicap match.
During the 7-on-4 handicap match, Jimmy Uso injures his knee, officially making the match 7-on-3.
The League of Nations (Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, Rusev, King Barrett) and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). After the match, the inners attack the losers, most specifically Roman Reigns.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Monday, November 23, 2015
Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for November 23, 2015
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show up to start the show. They make fun of Roman Reigns, as if to say "I told you so" for turning Triple H's opportunity down like he did and Spearing him at Survivor Series. He then says that life is defined the opportunities you take and the opportunities you make, and introduces us to someone who knows when to take an opportunity: the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus, who shows up and makes light of how he decimated Roman Reigns last night, comparing it to "Brutus stabbing Caesar." He then says he warned us that this would happen, then asks the WWE Universe one question: "Who looks stupid now?" Triple H and Stephanie McMahon then put Sheamus on a pedestal, saying he doesn't look stupid and instead looks like a WWE champion. Then, Roman Reigns shows up and gets straight down to business, demanding he wants his rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship tonight. Stephanie says that won't happen because he Speared Triple H, and Roman immediately challenges Triple H's manhood for having her speak for him. The two of them then stare down, then HHH tells him he'll get his rematch when he says he'll get it, "which sure as hell won't be tonight." Suddenly, Reigns is kicked in the head from behind by...Rusev. Sheamus then Brogue Kicks Reigns. Rusev has returned, and he and Sheamus both join Triple H and Stephanie at the entrance ramp. HHH then announces that Roman's rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship will be at TLC in a TLC Match. Stephanie then puts Reigns in a match against the returning Rusev tonight.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper) beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) after the distraction by Erick Rowan. After the match, Erick Rowan and Braun Strowman join and lay waste to the Dudleys.
Sasha Banks beats Becky Lynch with the assist from Naomi and Tamina.
Paige interrupts Michael Cole after the match, saying Charlotte cheated by having one of her hands underneath the bottom rope during the Figure Eight. She calls Charlotte "a dirty player just like her daddy."
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up to celebrate their one-year anniversary by making fun of Nashville, Tennessee and country music...as well as for a country music jamboree and a Tag Team Title open challenge. The challenge is answered by The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto), but The New Day try to renege only for The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to stop them. Sin Cara and Kalisto are okay with this being a Triple Threat tag team match, but The New Day complain about their jamboree being ruined and cancel the open challenge. The Usos and The Lucha Dragons respond by decimating The New Day.
Renee Young interviews Charlotte, who is not surprised by Paige's behavior. She knows it's not over between her and Paige.
Neville beats Mark Henry. After the match, Neville and Henry shake hands, and Henry tells Neville "I respect you. You're gonna be good."
Titus O'Neil interrupts a Stardust promo...and annoys Stardust.
T-shirts are $15 on WWE Shop...tonight only!
Goldust and The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Zeb Colter and Alberto Del Rio show up for the State of Mexamerica Address. Colter says that Mexamerica is not failing and is just suffering from "growing pains." Zeb then talks about how America is in trouble, and that Mexamerica was not taken very well when everyone "became a bunch of haters." Colter and Del Rio then turn on the fans for not giving Mexamerica a chance, and declare its borders closed forever. As Zeb continues to talk, Jack Swagger shows up. He tells Zeb he used to put his hand over his heart and stand for something, and now he has turned his back on America. Zeb and Del Rio get upset, and dares them to do something about it if they don't like it. Swagger then gets in the ring with Del Rio, but Del Rio slinks away along with Zeb Colter. Swagger then leads the WWE Universe in putting their hand over their hearts and saying "We, the people."
Paige and Charlotte wrestle to a double count-out. Charlotte retains the WWE Divas Championship. After the match, Paige puts Charlotte in a PTO on the announce table.
Jack Swagger takes on Alberto Del Rio this Thursday on SmackDown!
Heath Slater is in the ring with a mic stand and a guitar, ready to sing "what real country music sounds like." Before he can sing, however, Ryback shows up. Slater smashes the guitar into Ryback's back, which does nothing but make Ryback hurt him.
Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose beat Kevin Owens and Tyler Breeze.
JBL, El Torito and Mark Henry have a weird Tex-Mex driven, JBL-Torito dream to shill a Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Tex-Mex burger. (I'm not making this up.)
Roman Reigns vs. Rusev ends after King Barrett interferes. Barrett throws a chair to Rusev, but Reigns gets the chair and smacks Barrett, Rusev and Sheamus (who was tossed out of the match by the referee) with it.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper) beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) after the distraction by Erick Rowan. After the match, Erick Rowan and Braun Strowman join and lay waste to the Dudleys.
Sasha Banks beats Becky Lynch with the assist from Naomi and Tamina.
Paige interrupts Michael Cole after the match, saying Charlotte cheated by having one of her hands underneath the bottom rope during the Figure Eight. She calls Charlotte "a dirty player just like her daddy."
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up to celebrate their one-year anniversary by making fun of Nashville, Tennessee and country music...as well as for a country music jamboree and a Tag Team Title open challenge. The challenge is answered by The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto), but The New Day try to renege only for The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to stop them. Sin Cara and Kalisto are okay with this being a Triple Threat tag team match, but The New Day complain about their jamboree being ruined and cancel the open challenge. The Usos and The Lucha Dragons respond by decimating The New Day.
Renee Young interviews Charlotte, who is not surprised by Paige's behavior. She knows it's not over between her and Paige.
Neville beats Mark Henry. After the match, Neville and Henry shake hands, and Henry tells Neville "I respect you. You're gonna be good."
Titus O'Neil interrupts a Stardust promo...and annoys Stardust.
T-shirts are $15 on WWE Shop...tonight only!
Goldust and The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Zeb Colter and Alberto Del Rio show up for the State of Mexamerica Address. Colter says that Mexamerica is not failing and is just suffering from "growing pains." Zeb then talks about how America is in trouble, and that Mexamerica was not taken very well when everyone "became a bunch of haters." Colter and Del Rio then turn on the fans for not giving Mexamerica a chance, and declare its borders closed forever. As Zeb continues to talk, Jack Swagger shows up. He tells Zeb he used to put his hand over his heart and stand for something, and now he has turned his back on America. Zeb and Del Rio get upset, and dares them to do something about it if they don't like it. Swagger then gets in the ring with Del Rio, but Del Rio slinks away along with Zeb Colter. Swagger then leads the WWE Universe in putting their hand over their hearts and saying "We, the people."
Paige and Charlotte wrestle to a double count-out. Charlotte retains the WWE Divas Championship. After the match, Paige puts Charlotte in a PTO on the announce table.
Jack Swagger takes on Alberto Del Rio this Thursday on SmackDown!
Heath Slater is in the ring with a mic stand and a guitar, ready to sing "what real country music sounds like." Before he can sing, however, Ryback shows up. Slater smashes the guitar into Ryback's back, which does nothing but make Ryback hurt him.
Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose beat Kevin Owens and Tyler Breeze.
JBL, El Torito and Mark Henry have a weird Tex-Mex driven, JBL-Torito dream to shill a Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Tex-Mex burger. (I'm not making this up.)
Roman Reigns vs. Rusev ends after King Barrett interferes. Barrett throws a chair to Rusev, but Reigns gets the chair and smacks Barrett, Rusev and Sheamus (who was tossed out of the match by the referee) with it.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
SmackDown Hotel! - Thursday Night SmackDown recap for November 19, 2015
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio, and Owens shows up as Miz is about to introduce them. Owens says he plans to turn Miz TV into "The Kevin Owens Show," and plans to become "The Man" when he takes the World Heavyweight title at Survivor Series. Alberto Del Rio and Zeb Colter show up and immediately calls The Miz a "hater," then refuse to take part in Miz TV so they don't fall for any "gotcha questions." He then make fun of Kevin Owens being from Canada before Del Rio says there will be a place for people like Owens in Mexamerica. Owens tells Del Rio that nobody missed him while he was gone. Dean Ambrose shows up, and it's clear he has respect for Del Rio and Owens, then tells Del Rio that if he has to go through him this Sunday, he will. He also dares Owens to take his best shot. Roman Reigns shows up...and so does R-Truth, who thinks he's in the tournament, and Miz has to remind him he's never been in it. Truth apologizes, then leaves. Miz then complains about how everyone shows up before being introduced, and that he's not facing anyone in the semi-finals. Dean Ambrose then punches Miz in the face.
The Miz is still in the ring, still miffed about what happened with Miz TV and that he still has a match right now. He demands that the match be cancelled, but out comes Cesaro.
Cesaro quickly beats The Miz with the Crossface. After the match, Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) show up as Cesaro leaves, and they all stare down with Cesaro before Stardust enters the ring.
Neville and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Tyler Breeze mocks Zack Ryder's fashion sense before the next match, and says Ryder reminds him of Dolph Ziggler, whom Summer dumped so she could get an upgrade...him. He then says that at Survivor Series, Ziggler will do what he's known to do: come up short. Dolph Ziggler shows up and trashes the VIP section, much to the chagrin of Summer Rae.
Tyler Breeze beats Zack Ryder, then Dolph Ziggler rushes in and gets in a super kick on Breeze before he leaves.
Druids show up, this time wearing sheep masks. They are followed by The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman). Bray Wyatt says that while the followers of darkness may have started walking upright, Kane and The Undertaker still have a chance to redeem themselves only to fail by falling at his family's hands. Strowman says that he will crumble Kane and The Undertaker (whom he calls legends of a bygone era) to dust and bring apocalypse in the name of Bray Wyatt. The Undertaker's presence then enters the arena, and The Undertaker is on the TitanTron. He tells Bray Wyatt that he thinks he has all the cards, but he's playing with a dead man's hand. Kane then appears on the TitanTron holding a burning sheep mask, and says "Ashes to ashes, they all fall down." Undertaker then says "...and they all rest in peace." The Druids that preceded The Wyatts to the ring are suddenly lying on their backs outside of the ring.
Charlotte beats Brie Bella with the Figure Eight.
Renee Young interviews Paige, who is unapologetic about her recent words to Charlotte on Raw.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) think there is a huge conspiracy as they were not in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. They make fun of Ryback and Kalisto (with Xavier Woods wearing a black mask) before Big E has his match with him.
Big E beats Kalisto after Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston beat up Sin Cara. After the match, Ryback rushes in and levels The New Day (Xavier, Big E, Kofi).
Maria Menounos interviews Paige and The Miz about the upcoming straight-to-DVD movie Santa's Little Helper...and Paige steals the show.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns talk backstage before the main event. Reigns says that if they have to face each other at Survivor Series, it's just business. Ambrose says he wouldn't want it any other way.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns vs. Alberto Del Rio and Kevin Owens ends in a double count-out. The show ends with Ambrose and Reigns cleaning house, then looking at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
The Miz is still in the ring, still miffed about what happened with Miz TV and that he still has a match right now. He demands that the match be cancelled, but out comes Cesaro.
Cesaro quickly beats The Miz with the Crossface. After the match, Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) show up as Cesaro leaves, and they all stare down with Cesaro before Stardust enters the ring.
Neville and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Tyler Breeze mocks Zack Ryder's fashion sense before the next match, and says Ryder reminds him of Dolph Ziggler, whom Summer dumped so she could get an upgrade...him. He then says that at Survivor Series, Ziggler will do what he's known to do: come up short. Dolph Ziggler shows up and trashes the VIP section, much to the chagrin of Summer Rae.
Tyler Breeze beats Zack Ryder, then Dolph Ziggler rushes in and gets in a super kick on Breeze before he leaves.
Druids show up, this time wearing sheep masks. They are followed by The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman). Bray Wyatt says that while the followers of darkness may have started walking upright, Kane and The Undertaker still have a chance to redeem themselves only to fail by falling at his family's hands. Strowman says that he will crumble Kane and The Undertaker (whom he calls legends of a bygone era) to dust and bring apocalypse in the name of Bray Wyatt. The Undertaker's presence then enters the arena, and The Undertaker is on the TitanTron. He tells Bray Wyatt that he thinks he has all the cards, but he's playing with a dead man's hand. Kane then appears on the TitanTron holding a burning sheep mask, and says "Ashes to ashes, they all fall down." Undertaker then says "...and they all rest in peace." The Druids that preceded The Wyatts to the ring are suddenly lying on their backs outside of the ring.
Charlotte beats Brie Bella with the Figure Eight.
Renee Young interviews Paige, who is unapologetic about her recent words to Charlotte on Raw.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) think there is a huge conspiracy as they were not in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. They make fun of Ryback and Kalisto (with Xavier Woods wearing a black mask) before Big E has his match with him.
Big E beats Kalisto after Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston beat up Sin Cara. After the match, Ryback rushes in and levels The New Day (Xavier, Big E, Kofi).
Maria Menounos interviews Paige and The Miz about the upcoming straight-to-DVD movie Santa's Little Helper...and Paige steals the show.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns talk backstage before the main event. Reigns says that if they have to face each other at Survivor Series, it's just business. Ambrose says he wouldn't want it any other way.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns vs. Alberto Del Rio and Kevin Owens ends in a double count-out. The show ends with Ambrose and Reigns cleaning house, then looking at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for November 16, 2015
The show starts with a moment of silence for the victims of the recent Paris attacks.
After the moment of silence, the arena goes dark, and Druids slowly walk to the ring chanting. Kane and The Undertaker then show up. 'Taker says that the true army of darkness stands before us, and that there will soon be vengeance for The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) as nothing can contain the power of the dark side. Kane says that a special place in the deepest pit of Hell has been reserved for The Family, and that they will burn in the fires of eternal damnation. 'Taker then says The Wyatt's evil is no match for theirs, and that their evil is time tested over and over again. He dares Bray Wyatt to pick two people to fight them, making it clear that whoever he picks will be decimated. The Wyatt Family show up, and Bray Wyatt says that 25 years is long enough and that it is time for a new army of darkness...his. At Survivor Series, he says that Kane and The Undertaker will be destroyed. Suddenly, the lights come back on and it is revealed that all the Druids are wearing sheep masks. They charge the Brothers of Destruction, but the Druids are quickly decimated. Wyatt's Family heads towards the ring, but Wyatt calls them off as he wants to wait for Sunday.
Kevin Owens beats Neville to continue to the semi-finals of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Title Tournament.
Triple H talks with Kevin Owens and shakes his hand backstage.
Seth Rollins has successfully underwent surgery on his knee.
Tyler Breeze beats R-Truth.
Dean Ambrose beats Dolph Ziggler to continue to the semi-finals of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Title Tournament. After the match, Dean Ambrose says that when he wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series, he's going to turn WWE upside down and turn it into the Ambrose Asylum. Ambrose will take on Kevin Owens in the semi-finals.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) scoffs at the 25th anniversary of The Undertaker in WWE, and says that the WWE Universe should be celebrating their debut as a unit this time last year. They then make fun of The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Ryback, then Big E quotes something his grandpa said: "When life gives you booty, make booty-ade."
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) versus Ryback and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) ends after Ryback takes matters into his own hands and takes down The New Day all by himself, causing the match to go out of control.
Triple H talks to Cesaro in the locker room, trying to make him his next guy.
Roman Reigns criticizes Triple H for trying to get him to sell out last week, and says he's doesn't do that. He plans to take the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series.
Roman Reigns beats Cesaro to continue to the semi-finals of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Title Tournament. Reigns and Cesaro show respect after the match.
WWE pays tribute to the late, great four-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Bockwinkel, who passed away over the weekend. (The proceeding video was not shown on-air.)
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Renee Young interviews Alberto Del Rio. Zeb Colter cuts in, saying that Mexamerica has no crime and no taxes, and if you've earned it, you get to keep it, just like Del Rio earned the Mexamerican Championship, and that Del Rio will soon be World Heavyweight Champion. Triple H shows up and tells Del Rio that with the right allies, he can do anything, and go from a man of the people to just "The Man."
Alberto Del Rio beats Kalisto to continue to the semi-finals of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Title Tournament. Del Rio will take on Roman Reigns in the semi-finals.
It's time for the Divas Championship Contract Signing, hosted by Michael Cole. Paige is introduced first, followed by WWE Divas Champion Charlotte. Paige plans to teach Charlotte a lesson in friendship at Survivor Series, then signs. Charlotte wants to know why Paige is so bitter, especially when she wanted to be just like Paige. She was the "sweet Carolina girl" while Paige was the "British bad-ass." Charlotte says they were family, especially when her little brother Reid passed away and Paige was there for her when it happened. Paige tells Charlotte she used her since day one. Charlotte also says she wanted Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte, Becky Lynch) to change the Divas Division, but Paige wrecked it with her ego. She also says Paige was never a champion, as she was never a good role model. After Paige makes fun of both her dad Ric Flair and her little brother Reid, saying that Reid didn't have much fight in him and that her family won't be there for her at Survivor Series, Charlotte goes off and beats the crap out of Paige, and officials have to separate the both of them.
After Raw went off the air, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns met in the ring. Ambrose says they're brothers now, but at Survivor Series, when they both go through Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio respectively, it's on. Roman says that no matter what, they'll always be brothers.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Thursday, October 29, 2015
SmackDown Hotel! - Thursday Night SmackDown recap for October 29, 2015
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) is on the TitanTron. They brag about beating down Kane and The Undertaker, as Bray Wyatt says he owns both of their souls. Wyatt then challenges three souls brave enough to take them on tonight.
Roman Reigns shows up. He has one goal right now: to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He says he's been knocked down a lot, and that there's nobody else who wants him to fail more than Seth Rollins. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up, and calls Roman Reigns' victory in the Fatal Four-Way match on Monday night a fluke, saying he was this close to winning it. Rollins tells him it was straight skill, and challenges Owens to a match. A referee gets in the ring, and after a bit of hesitation, Owens takes the challenge. This starts the match.
Roman Reigns beats Kevin Owens by count-out after Owens retreats from the match through the crowd.
Renee Young (dressed as Tinkerbell) gets a surprise encounter with Dean Ambrose, who says he is answering The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) challege tonight, and is interested in who else steps up. Also, Bo Dallas - or "Boo" Dallas, if you prefer - tries to dress up in a ghost sheet and scare Renee. It doesn't work.
Before the next match, Big E and Kofi Kingston aggravates everyone in the ring for not wearing costumes and therefore "not believing in magic." They then guest on commentary for the next match.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor), Sheamus and King Barrett.
Backstage, Drew Ambrose runs into Cesaro, who isn't exactly wearing a Halloween costume. Nevertheless, Cesaro joins Ambrose in The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) challege. Also, Bo Dallas tries to scare Cesaro in the ghost sheet again and fails miserably.
Dolph Ziggler beats The Miz in a Trick-Or-Treat Street Fight after reversing a Figure Four Leg Lock into an inside cradle. After the match, Tyler Breeze shows up with Summer Rae and both Ziggler and Breeze brawl. Breeze takes advantage of Ziggler's hurt knee, however, and easily takes him down even as officials try to keep Breeze away from Ziggler.
Paige beats Natalya after Team BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks) shows up and distracts Natalya, saying she has their attention. Paige takes advantage by hitting a Rampaige for the win. After the match, Team BAD circle Natalya and attack her before Sasha applies the Banks Statement on her.
Dean Ambrose runs into Ryback in the training room. Ryback also gets in on the match against The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman).
Alberto Del Rio and Zeb Colter show up. They announce that the WWE United States Championship will represent all the people of their new nation, "Meximerica." Del Rio then proclaims the United States the "Meximerican Championship."
Alberto Del Rio beats R-Truth.
Boo Dallas scares Mark Henry...and gets knocked out.
The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) beat Dean Ambrose, Cesaro and Ryback with the help of Bray Wyatt.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Roman Reigns shows up. He has one goal right now: to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He says he's been knocked down a lot, and that there's nobody else who wants him to fail more than Seth Rollins. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up, and calls Roman Reigns' victory in the Fatal Four-Way match on Monday night a fluke, saying he was this close to winning it. Rollins tells him it was straight skill, and challenges Owens to a match. A referee gets in the ring, and after a bit of hesitation, Owens takes the challenge. This starts the match.
Roman Reigns beats Kevin Owens by count-out after Owens retreats from the match through the crowd.
Renee Young (dressed as Tinkerbell) gets a surprise encounter with Dean Ambrose, who says he is answering The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) challege tonight, and is interested in who else steps up. Also, Bo Dallas - or "Boo" Dallas, if you prefer - tries to dress up in a ghost sheet and scare Renee. It doesn't work.
Before the next match, Big E and Kofi Kingston aggravates everyone in the ring for not wearing costumes and therefore "not believing in magic." They then guest on commentary for the next match.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor), Sheamus and King Barrett.
Backstage, Drew Ambrose runs into Cesaro, who isn't exactly wearing a Halloween costume. Nevertheless, Cesaro joins Ambrose in The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) challege. Also, Bo Dallas tries to scare Cesaro in the ghost sheet again and fails miserably.
Dolph Ziggler beats The Miz in a Trick-Or-Treat Street Fight after reversing a Figure Four Leg Lock into an inside cradle. After the match, Tyler Breeze shows up with Summer Rae and both Ziggler and Breeze brawl. Breeze takes advantage of Ziggler's hurt knee, however, and easily takes him down even as officials try to keep Breeze away from Ziggler.
Dean Ambrose runs into Ryback in the training room. Ryback also gets in on the match against The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman).
Alberto Del Rio and Zeb Colter show up. They announce that the WWE United States Championship will represent all the people of their new nation, "Meximerica." Del Rio then proclaims the United States the "Meximerican Championship."
Alberto Del Rio beats R-Truth.
Boo Dallas scares Mark Henry...and gets knocked out.
The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) beat Dean Ambrose, Cesaro and Ryback with the help of Bray Wyatt.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Monday, October 26, 2015
Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for October 26, 2015
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show up to start tonight's show. They talk about the aftermath of Hell In A Cell, then introduce Seth Rollins. Rollins shows up, and Triple H and Stephanie put Rollins on a pedestal and tell him he belongs in the WWE Hall of Fame and that they're proud of him after all that he's been through (or lined up with, depending on how you want to see it). Triple H then states that Rollins has "cleaned out the WWE," and sets up a series of matches with the winners entering a Fatal Four-Way match to decide the #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship tonight, and the winner will get to take on Seth Rollins. Roman Reigns shows up soon after the announcement, and says he's going to become the new #1 contender.
Before the next match, Kofi Kingston and Big E show up to make fun of Roman Reigns and honor the fallen Xavier Woods before announcing that Kofi will face Roman right now.
Roman Reigns beats Kofi Kingston to continue on to the Fatal Four-Way match later tonight.
The Miz plays WWE 2K16.
Kevin Owens beats Cesaro by using the ropes to keep Cesaro away to continue on to the Fatal Four-Way match later tonight.
Charlotte and Becky Lynch meet with Paige backstage. Paige tells Charlotte she deserves to be Divas champ after last night and insists she didn't attack Natalya. Charlotte says she's trying really hard to believe her, but she and Becky Lynch reluctantly allows Paige to tag with them in their match tonight.
Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) beats Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte, Becky Lynch). After the match, Paige attacks Charlotte and Becky Lynch, then puts Charlotte in the PTO.
Renee Young interviews Zeb Colter and Alberto Del Rio. Zeb Colter says that we should stop with the talk about the walls and the fences, and quotes John Lennon's "Imagine" when he says that America and Mexico have become one, and he declares themselves the sole citizens of "Meximerica." Del Rio says his next stop is to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and that he won't let "some spoiled, entitled immigrant" take it from him.
Alberto Del Rio beats Neville to continue on to the Fatal Four-Way match later tonight.
WWE Superstars and Divas head to James Madison Middle School in San Diego, California as part of the B.A. Star initiative.
King Barrett, Sheamus and Rusev beat Ryback and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) after King Barrett grabs Bubba Ray's camouflage pants.
Bray Wyatt is in the ring. He brags about him and his family (Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) beating up The Undertaker last night. He also says that he and Roman Reigns will dance again, but not before he is "properly revitalized" by the demise of The Undertaker. He then asks the fans to spare a moment of silence for 'Taker, whom Bray says has lost his soul to him. Suddenly, Kane - now free from the Director of Operations position and in demon form - makes his demonic entrance, but he is surrounded by The Wyatt Family and is eventually outnumbered. The Wyatt Family then carry Kane out of the arena.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) drag Kane out of the building.
Tyler Breeze and Summer Rae sit at ringside before the next match in their own VIP section, complete with cheese and wine.
Dolph Ziggler beats Big E to continue on to the Fatal Four-Way match.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns are backstage. Tonight, Roman isn't going to be "close" like at WrestleMania and Money In The Bank.
Titus O'Neil and the WWE Superstars and Divas are in the ring with several cancer survivors. They thank the WWE Universe for their support for the month of October.
The Miz is still playing WWE 2K16 when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up. The game comes out tomorrow.
Seth Rollins guests on commentary for the next match.
Halloween SmackDown is this Thursday!
Roman Reigns beats Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio to become #1 contender to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Before the next match, Kofi Kingston and Big E show up to make fun of Roman Reigns and honor the fallen Xavier Woods before announcing that Kofi will face Roman right now.
Roman Reigns beats Kofi Kingston to continue on to the Fatal Four-Way match later tonight.
The Miz plays WWE 2K16.
Kevin Owens beats Cesaro by using the ropes to keep Cesaro away to continue on to the Fatal Four-Way match later tonight.
Charlotte and Becky Lynch meet with Paige backstage. Paige tells Charlotte she deserves to be Divas champ after last night and insists she didn't attack Natalya. Charlotte says she's trying really hard to believe her, but she and Becky Lynch reluctantly allows Paige to tag with them in their match tonight.
Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) beats Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte, Becky Lynch). After the match, Paige attacks Charlotte and Becky Lynch, then puts Charlotte in the PTO.
Renee Young interviews Zeb Colter and Alberto Del Rio. Zeb Colter says that we should stop with the talk about the walls and the fences, and quotes John Lennon's "Imagine" when he says that America and Mexico have become one, and he declares themselves the sole citizens of "Meximerica." Del Rio says his next stop is to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and that he won't let "some spoiled, entitled immigrant" take it from him.
Alberto Del Rio beats Neville to continue on to the Fatal Four-Way match later tonight.
WWE Superstars and Divas head to James Madison Middle School in San Diego, California as part of the B.A. Star initiative.
King Barrett, Sheamus and Rusev beat Ryback and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) after King Barrett grabs Bubba Ray's camouflage pants.
Bray Wyatt is in the ring. He brags about him and his family (Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) beating up The Undertaker last night. He also says that he and Roman Reigns will dance again, but not before he is "properly revitalized" by the demise of The Undertaker. He then asks the fans to spare a moment of silence for 'Taker, whom Bray says has lost his soul to him. Suddenly, Kane - now free from the Director of Operations position and in demon form - makes his demonic entrance, but he is surrounded by The Wyatt Family and is eventually outnumbered. The Wyatt Family then carry Kane out of the arena.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) drag Kane out of the building.
Tyler Breeze and Summer Rae sit at ringside before the next match in their own VIP section, complete with cheese and wine.
Dolph Ziggler beats Big E to continue on to the Fatal Four-Way match.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns are backstage. Tonight, Roman isn't going to be "close" like at WrestleMania and Money In The Bank.
Titus O'Neil and the WWE Superstars and Divas are in the ring with several cancer survivors. They thank the WWE Universe for their support for the month of October.
The Miz is still playing WWE 2K16 when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up. The game comes out tomorrow.
Seth Rollins guests on commentary for the next match.
Halloween SmackDown is this Thursday!
Roman Reigns beats Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio to become #1 contender to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
SmackDown Hotel! - Thursday Night SmackDown recap for October 22, 2015
Seth Rollins runs into Kane backstage, who puts him in a match which takes place at the beginning of the show, but refuses to tell him who his opponent is. Kane then runs into Kofi Kingston and Big E, who blame him for Xavier Woods being injured. He puts them in a match against Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as he "plays" the "world's smallest trombone" as condolences.
Seth Rollins finds out his opponent is Cesaro.
During Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro, Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) are seen in the crowd as the "Stardust Section."
Seth Rollins beats Cesaro.
Renee Young interviews The Miz. He says that Summer Rae is going to drop a bomb the likes of which SmackDown has never seen.
Paige is in the ring. She's here to clear the air concerning the attack on Natalya last week, and asks Charlotte and Becky Lynch to come out. They do, but Charlotte and Becky are the ones asking the questions, and Charlotte chalks up Paige's recent actions since the Divas Championship celebration to jealousy. Suddenly, Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) show up and mock the three of them for their infighting. Charlotte wants to go, but Paige butts in and says if they want Charlotte, they'll have to go through her first. Nikki accepts the challenge, setting up a match between Nikki Bella and Paige.
Nikki Bella beats Paige.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Dolph Ziggler and Summer Rae. Dolph shows up first, and says that Lana can do whatever she wants. As for Summer Rae, he says she was just using Rusev. Summer Rae is introduced to the ring, and Summer insists she and Ziggler had chemistry but feels she went after the wrong guy. Ziggler says he's not that into her, but Summer says she's not here to propose to him and that she's really here to show him her new boyfriend: Tyler Breeze from NXT. He's here because he's heard that some "uggo" mistreated Summer Rae...then super kicks Ziggler. The two of them brawl until officials break it up.
Sheamus and King Barrett beat The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto).
Bo Dallas is in the ring. He accepts John Cena's U.S. Open Challenge at Hell in a Cell for his fellow "Bo-mericans."
Ryback beats Bo Dallas.
Renee Young interviews Kevin Owens. He says that Hell in a Cell will become "The Kevin Owens Show," that the Intercontinental Championship didn't exist before he won it, and that he plans to retain the title this Sunday.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) after The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) stop The New Day from running away. After the match, Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron and says he'll see Roman in Hell.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Seth Rollins finds out his opponent is Cesaro.
During Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro, Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) are seen in the crowd as the "Stardust Section."
Seth Rollins beats Cesaro.
Renee Young interviews The Miz. He says that Summer Rae is going to drop a bomb the likes of which SmackDown has never seen.
Paige is in the ring. She's here to clear the air concerning the attack on Natalya last week, and asks Charlotte and Becky Lynch to come out. They do, but Charlotte and Becky are the ones asking the questions, and Charlotte chalks up Paige's recent actions since the Divas Championship celebration to jealousy. Suddenly, Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) show up and mock the three of them for their infighting. Charlotte wants to go, but Paige butts in and says if they want Charlotte, they'll have to go through her first. Nikki accepts the challenge, setting up a match between Nikki Bella and Paige.
Nikki Bella beats Paige.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Dolph Ziggler and Summer Rae. Dolph shows up first, and says that Lana can do whatever she wants. As for Summer Rae, he says she was just using Rusev. Summer Rae is introduced to the ring, and Summer insists she and Ziggler had chemistry but feels she went after the wrong guy. Ziggler says he's not that into her, but Summer says she's not here to propose to him and that she's really here to show him her new boyfriend: Tyler Breeze from NXT. He's here because he's heard that some "uggo" mistreated Summer Rae...then super kicks Ziggler. The two of them brawl until officials break it up.
Sheamus and King Barrett beat The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto).
Bo Dallas is in the ring. He accepts John Cena's U.S. Open Challenge at Hell in a Cell for his fellow "Bo-mericans."
Ryback beats Bo Dallas.
Renee Young interviews Kevin Owens. He says that Hell in a Cell will become "The Kevin Owens Show," that the Intercontinental Championship didn't exist before he won it, and that he plans to retain the title this Sunday.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) after The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) stop The New Day from running away. After the match, Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron and says he'll see Roman in Hell.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Thursday, October 15, 2015
SmackDown Hotel! - Thursday Night SmackDown recap for October 15, 2015
Before the opening match, Bo Dallas tells Roman Reigns there's nothing wrong with being scared of Bray Wyatt. Bo says he has survived scary situations, and says that Roman will leave Hell in a Cell on a stretcher.
Roman Reigns beats Bo Dallas. After the match, Roman says Bray Wyatt calls himself the devil and says that he is not wrong. At Hell in a Cell, he plans to ride straight into Hell as it's the only way to beat the devil. Wyatt appears on the TitanTron, and says he will deliver unto him a prophecy next week on Raw.
Sheamus and King Barrett beats Cesaro and Neville when Sheamus grabs the Money in the Bank Briefcase only for the ref to take it away. As the referee's focus is away from the match, Barrett hits Cesaro with a a surprise bullhammer.
Renee Young interviews Summer Rae. Summer is the special guest referee tonight for Rusev vs. Dolph Ziggler, and she plans to keep her personal and professional life separate and stay impartial tonight.
Byron Saxton interviews Dean Ambrose, who finds out that Paige beat him in the "Most Unconvential Superstar/Diva" category last week. He pulls out a balloon animal, a globe, a magic 8-ball as he looks for his Payday bar. Byron finds it, but Dean takes it from him and eats it without taking it out of the wrapper.
Ryback sits at ringside for the next match.
Kevin Owens beats Zack Ryder. Ryback chases Owens out of the ring after the match.
Nattie runs into Paige, who apologizes to her and wants to make everything right as she misses having her as a friend. She says she has a long way to go and is stressed out ever since becoming Divas Champion. Nattie agrees, and says that the apology is a start.
Dolph Ziggler beats Rusev in a match with Summer Rae as the special guest referee after Summer slaps Rusev for arguing with her. After the match, Summer tells Ziggler that Rusev and Lana did them dirty, but Ziggler knows that she's trying to use him and he turns her down.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley). They plan to give The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) the 3D tonight.
Luke Harper and Braun Strowman beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil).
Charlotte beats Alicia Fox with the Figure Eight. Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) attack Charlotte after the match, but Paige shows up and helps out both Charlotte and Becky Lynch, apparently having turned over a new leaf.
Backstage, Paige tries to make up with Charlotte and Becky Lynch when a referee and a member of medical staff rushes to Natalya's locker room. Natalya has been attacked.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) say that the most powerful force in the WWE is the power of positivity, and that they have dropped everyone that they have faced off with.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. Dean Ambrose and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) comes to an end when Xavier Woods uses the trombone as a weapon. After the match, The New Day destroy Dean and the Dudleys.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Roman Reigns beats Bo Dallas. After the match, Roman says Bray Wyatt calls himself the devil and says that he is not wrong. At Hell in a Cell, he plans to ride straight into Hell as it's the only way to beat the devil. Wyatt appears on the TitanTron, and says he will deliver unto him a prophecy next week on Raw.
Sheamus and King Barrett beats Cesaro and Neville when Sheamus grabs the Money in the Bank Briefcase only for the ref to take it away. As the referee's focus is away from the match, Barrett hits Cesaro with a a surprise bullhammer.
Renee Young interviews Summer Rae. Summer is the special guest referee tonight for Rusev vs. Dolph Ziggler, and she plans to keep her personal and professional life separate and stay impartial tonight.
Byron Saxton interviews Dean Ambrose, who finds out that Paige beat him in the "Most Unconvential Superstar/Diva" category last week. He pulls out a balloon animal, a globe, a magic 8-ball as he looks for his Payday bar. Byron finds it, but Dean takes it from him and eats it without taking it out of the wrapper.
Ryback sits at ringside for the next match.
Kevin Owens beats Zack Ryder. Ryback chases Owens out of the ring after the match.
Nattie runs into Paige, who apologizes to her and wants to make everything right as she misses having her as a friend. She says she has a long way to go and is stressed out ever since becoming Divas Champion. Nattie agrees, and says that the apology is a start.
Dolph Ziggler beats Rusev in a match with Summer Rae as the special guest referee after Summer slaps Rusev for arguing with her. After the match, Summer tells Ziggler that Rusev and Lana did them dirty, but Ziggler knows that she's trying to use him and he turns her down.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley). They plan to give The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) the 3D tonight.
Luke Harper and Braun Strowman beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil).
Charlotte beats Alicia Fox with the Figure Eight. Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) attack Charlotte after the match, but Paige shows up and helps out both Charlotte and Becky Lynch, apparently having turned over a new leaf.
Backstage, Paige tries to make up with Charlotte and Becky Lynch when a referee and a member of medical staff rushes to Natalya's locker room. Natalya has been attacked.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) say that the most powerful force in the WWE is the power of positivity, and that they have dropped everyone that they have faced off with.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. Dean Ambrose and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) comes to an end when Xavier Woods uses the trombone as a weapon. After the match, The New Day destroy Dean and the Dudleys.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Monday, October 12, 2015
Gettin' RAW - Monday Night RAW recap for October 12, 2015
Kane gets a call from Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, who are running late. He is in charge until they can get to the building. Kane then asks a stage manager to inform Seth Rollins he has a lumberjack match tonight against Kane himself.
Dean Ambrose shows up. Since Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are running late tonight, he's decided to open the show. He's looking for a fight. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up. He knows that Ambrose takes his fight against The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman) seriously. At Hell In A Cell, Ambrose and Orton take on Luke Harper and Braun Strowman. Ambrose tells Orton to follow his lead, but Orton wants Ambrose to do the same for him. It's obvious they don't trust each other. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) shows up and say they should be focusing on them and not The Wyatt Family, especially after what they did at the end of last week's show. Kane shows up on the TitanTron, and sets up a match between The New Day and the team of Dean Ambrose and Randy Orton, and the match starts right now.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) steal the victory from Dean Ambrose and Randy Orton after Kofi shoves Orton into Ambrose.
We take a look back at the road to Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker at Hell In A Cell.
Nikki Bella beats Naomi after Brie distracts with "We Want Sasha" chants on the microphone. She gets Sasha Banks, but the damage is already done as Nikki gets the Rack Attack in.
Byron Saxton asks the WWE Universe who they think is the most unconventional WWE Superstar or Diva. The majority goes with Paige...who then pulls a Payday bar out of Byron's inside suit pocket, as Payday sponsored this poll.
John Cena shows up. He takes in the crowd reaction in the Allstate Arena in Chicago, which he calls one of his favorite places to wrestle, as his first match and some of his best matches took place here. He then issues the United States Championship Open Challenge, and Dolph Ziggler answers...and this time, it's for real.
During Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena for the WWE United States Championship, a fan proposed to his girlfriend. She says yes, and news of this spreads throughout the entire arena, and everyone chants for them. The fans holds up a sign saying "She said yes!" and Cena brings attention to it during the match.
John Cena retains the WWE United States Championship against Dolph Ziggler.
Kane gets a call from Triple H. Meanwhile, Stephanie McMahon is angry with one of the flight attendants on their flight.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
King Barrett and Sheamus beat Neville and Cesaro.
We take a look at Braun Strowman.
Before the next match, Roman Reigns gets us up to speed about how he and Dean Ambrose started feuding with The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman) and the events leading up to now. He's sick and tired of Bray Wyatt's "anyone but you" line and his attempts to stop him from doing anything big in WWE and wreck his future for him and his family. The Wyatt Family then show up, and Bray Wyatt tells Roman that he has only himself to blame for all that has happened to him so far, but Roman tells Bray that when the cage door is locked shut at Hell In A Cell, Bray will wish he was facing "anyone but him."
This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods)!
Roman Reigns beats Braun Strowman by count-out after Reigns hits a Superman Punch on Strowman, sending him straight over the announce table. Roman Reigns returns to the ring just in time to get the win and give Strowman his first ever singles loss on television. After the match, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Strowman) try to ambush Roman, but Roman wisely slips out of the ring through the bottom rope. Bray Wyatt kneels down when Roman is close to him again, and Roman smacks him before he leaves.
Kane gets another call from Triple H, who wants to know what the main event for tonight is. The only problem is that the reception for the call is bad, and the call soon becomes one weird joke.
Ryback beats Rusev. Before the match, it is mentioned that Rusev is engaged to Lana in real life, thanks to a report from TMZ. After the match, Summer Rae confronts Rusev about this and is angry that Rusev didn't tell her privately and she had to find out online. She calls Rusev a "weak little boy," then dumps and slaps him.
Kevin Owens beats Kalisto.
Paige guests on commentary for the next match.
Brie Bella and Alicia Fox beat Charlotte and Becky Lynch after Paige and Nattie get in a shoving match outside of the ring, distracting Charlotte.
Kane tells Triple H and Stephanie McMahon he's in the main event with Seth Rollins. HHH and Stephanie tell Kane not to have the match.
Seth Rollins talks to Big Show backstage. Rollins says he knows that Big Show has his back, but Show laughs at Rollins, saying he has a great sense of humour. Rollins then gets a surprise meeting from Kane, who tells him that he won't be in the main event but will find a suitable replacement for himself.
Shawn Michaels, Undertaker, Brock Lesnar and Ric Flair will be on Raw next week!
Seth Rollins' opponent in the main event lumberjack match is...Demon Kane.
Demon Kane beats Seth Rollins in a chaotic lumberjack match.
Dean Ambrose shows up. Since Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are running late tonight, he's decided to open the show. He's looking for a fight. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up. He knows that Ambrose takes his fight against The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman) seriously. At Hell In A Cell, Ambrose and Orton take on Luke Harper and Braun Strowman. Ambrose tells Orton to follow his lead, but Orton wants Ambrose to do the same for him. It's obvious they don't trust each other. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) shows up and say they should be focusing on them and not The Wyatt Family, especially after what they did at the end of last week's show. Kane shows up on the TitanTron, and sets up a match between The New Day and the team of Dean Ambrose and Randy Orton, and the match starts right now.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) steal the victory from Dean Ambrose and Randy Orton after Kofi shoves Orton into Ambrose.
We take a look back at the road to Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker at Hell In A Cell.
Nikki Bella beats Naomi after Brie distracts with "We Want Sasha" chants on the microphone. She gets Sasha Banks, but the damage is already done as Nikki gets the Rack Attack in.
Byron Saxton asks the WWE Universe who they think is the most unconventional WWE Superstar or Diva. The majority goes with Paige...who then pulls a Payday bar out of Byron's inside suit pocket, as Payday sponsored this poll.
John Cena shows up. He takes in the crowd reaction in the Allstate Arena in Chicago, which he calls one of his favorite places to wrestle, as his first match and some of his best matches took place here. He then issues the United States Championship Open Challenge, and Dolph Ziggler answers...and this time, it's for real.
During Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena for the WWE United States Championship, a fan proposed to his girlfriend. She says yes, and news of this spreads throughout the entire arena, and everyone chants for them. The fans holds up a sign saying "She said yes!" and Cena brings attention to it during the match.
John Cena retains the WWE United States Championship against Dolph Ziggler.
Kane gets a call from Triple H. Meanwhile, Stephanie McMahon is angry with one of the flight attendants on their flight.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
King Barrett and Sheamus beat Neville and Cesaro.
We take a look at Braun Strowman.
Before the next match, Roman Reigns gets us up to speed about how he and Dean Ambrose started feuding with The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman) and the events leading up to now. He's sick and tired of Bray Wyatt's "anyone but you" line and his attempts to stop him from doing anything big in WWE and wreck his future for him and his family. The Wyatt Family then show up, and Bray Wyatt tells Roman that he has only himself to blame for all that has happened to him so far, but Roman tells Bray that when the cage door is locked shut at Hell In A Cell, Bray will wish he was facing "anyone but him."
This Thursday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods)!
Roman Reigns beats Braun Strowman by count-out after Reigns hits a Superman Punch on Strowman, sending him straight over the announce table. Roman Reigns returns to the ring just in time to get the win and give Strowman his first ever singles loss on television. After the match, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Strowman) try to ambush Roman, but Roman wisely slips out of the ring through the bottom rope. Bray Wyatt kneels down when Roman is close to him again, and Roman smacks him before he leaves.
Kane gets another call from Triple H, who wants to know what the main event for tonight is. The only problem is that the reception for the call is bad, and the call soon becomes one weird joke.
Ryback beats Rusev. Before the match, it is mentioned that Rusev is engaged to Lana in real life, thanks to a report from TMZ. After the match, Summer Rae confronts Rusev about this and is angry that Rusev didn't tell her privately and she had to find out online. She calls Rusev a "weak little boy," then dumps and slaps him.
Kevin Owens beats Kalisto.
Paige guests on commentary for the next match.
Brie Bella and Alicia Fox beat Charlotte and Becky Lynch after Paige and Nattie get in a shoving match outside of the ring, distracting Charlotte.
Kane tells Triple H and Stephanie McMahon he's in the main event with Seth Rollins. HHH and Stephanie tell Kane not to have the match.
Seth Rollins talks to Big Show backstage. Rollins says he knows that Big Show has his back, but Show laughs at Rollins, saying he has a great sense of humour. Rollins then gets a surprise meeting from Kane, who tells him that he won't be in the main event but will find a suitable replacement for himself.
Shawn Michaels, Undertaker, Brock Lesnar and Ric Flair will be on Raw next week!
Seth Rollins' opponent in the main event lumberjack match is...Demon Kane.
Demon Kane beats Seth Rollins in a chaotic lumberjack match.
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