Weekend 3 Count: 3/30 - 4/5 #WWE #AJLee #TNA #GFW

By @B_Rock1978

The Weekend 3 Count is brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. This week I bring you all the news and rumors around the WWE, TNA, GFW and the Independent wrestling scene for March 30th - April 5th.

*** Weekend Flashback ***

- With WWE Extreme Rules coming up at the end of April, thought I'd go back to where it all started. WWE Extreme Rules, started out as ECW One Night Stand, then switched over to WWE One Night Stand, once ECW 2.0 ended. With WWE going PG, it changed the One Night Stand name to Extreme Rules, due to the One Night Stand name not being PG friendly. So here is John Cena vs. Rob Van Dam for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at ECW One Night Stand.

*** WWE News and Rumors ***

- First off, if you missed Wrestlemania 31, be sure to check out my recap of the Super Bowl of Wrestling.

- A.J. Lee officially announced her retirement from WWE this past Friday. The reasoning behind this is unknown at this time. Rumors have stated that some think that she's pregnant, others think its because of WWE's current legal issues with her husband, CM Punk. Best of luck to you A.J.

- A.J. Lee also announced on Twitter that she's written a book and expects it published soon.

- After Wrestlemania 31, Undertaker, stated that he felt great before and after the match. Which means there is a possibility Taker wrestles at Wrestlemania 32, next year. It was noted that Taker and Sting shared a locker room together at Wrestlemania 31 and had talked a lot about a possible match at Wrestlemania 32.

- Sources are saying that Roman Reigns' family is upset over the outcome of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match at Wrestlemania. Reigns' family was watching live at Levi's Stadium and were expecting Reigns to win the title. Apparently they've never seen a WWE wrestling event and don't understand that changes can happen at the drop of a hat.

- After RAW went off the air on Monday, Sting was interviewed inside the ring. Sting stated he's unsure with what direction WWE will take him next, or if there are even any plans at all for him. Bo Dallas interrupted Sting's interview and ended up getting laid out by The Icon with a "Scorpion Death Drop".

- Brock Lesnar was suspended indefinitely this past RAW by Stephanie McMahon. Sources are saying, Lesnar, will probably be off TV now until SummerSlam season. It's unknown if Paul Heyman will be used as his mouth piece until then, like he normally is.

- Sources are saying that the WWE is in the process of making a new WWE United States Championship belt.

- UFC President, Dana White, stated that he knew about Ronda Rousey making an in-ring appearance at Wrestlemania 31. Rumors were esculating that Dana knew nothing about it.

- WWE announced they will be doing another live Podcast on WWE Network, on April 6th. This time it'll be Chris Jericho's podcast and he will be interviewing John Cena.

- It was announced that Paige and The Miz will star in a movie together called Santa's Little Helper.

- Rumors going around is now that Wrestlemania 31 is over, WWE will be making a lot of NXT and main roster releases soon.

- WWE Diva, Tamina Snuka, is expected to return to action soon. Snuka has been out since June of 2014, due to knee surgery.

- WWE announced that they have parted ways with NXT's C.J. Parker.

*** TNA News and Rumors ***

- This past week on Impact, The Wolves officially vacated the TNA World Tag Team Championship, due to Eddie Edwards' injury. Edwards suffered a broken heel.

- TNA has recently released Eric Bischoff's son, Garrett Bischoff. Bischoff hasn't been seen on tv since November of 2013, as a member of Aces and Eights.

- TNA announced that they will hold a traditional pay per view on demand in June. TNA will have their annual TNA Slammiversary event. TNA will also show their annual Bound For Glory event on demand in October.

*** GFW News and Rumors ***

- Jeff Jarrett has officially announced three dates for GFW in the near future. Live from the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, GFW will have shows on July 24th, August 21st and October 23rd. GFW have teamed up with New Japan Pro Wrestling, Mexico's AAA and federations in Europe, Australia and Africa.

*** Other Wrestling News ***

- Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Scott Steiner was said to have been banned from the WWE Hall of Fame event. No details have been given, except a story going around that Steiner had an ugly incident with Hulk Hogan's wife on a plane recently.

- Samoa Joe of Ring of Honor wrestling, and formerly of TNA, stated that he would love to have a match against Brock Lesnar at a future Wrestlemania.

- ACH of Ring of Honor wrestling has been recently added to the WWE's radar of talent to sign.

And that is this weekend's 3 Count. Join me every Sunday afternoon, where I give you the major stories in WWE, TNA, GFW and the independent wrestling scene. Have a Happy Easter, everyone! Till next time, tap or snap.

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 3.17.15: RAW

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW recap from last night's show. RAW took place live last night in Des Moines, Iowa, Seth Rollins' hometown. Last week, "The Viper" Randy Orton finally struck and beat Seth Rollins within an inch of his life. John Cena got his match with Rusev, at Wrestlemania, after forcing Lana to agree to it, after Cena trapped Rusev in the "STF". Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar sent a message to Roman Reigns. The Undertaker accepted Bray Wyatt's pleadings for a Wrestlemania match. We're inching closer to Wrestlemania 31, read on and check out last night's recap.

- The Authority And Randy Orton Go Face To Face: The Authority are in the ring, where Seth Rollins rips on his hometown, calling them nobodies. Rollins says what Orton did to The Authority last week was cold blooded and borderline sociopathic. Rollins blames Triple H and Stephanie McMahon for letting Orton come back. Big Show and Kane both apologize to Rollins. Noble says what Orton did is inexcusable. Mercury is speechless cause it hit him so hard. Rollins accepts Orton's Wrestlemania 31 challenge, but only if Orton fights Rollins tonight, and says Orton's actions will have consequences. Orton appears and is on the stage. Orton says he made Rollins look like a little bitch, accepts Rollins' request, will take out the whole Authority and will end the future (Rollins) at Wrestlemania 31.

- A.J. Lee vs. Nikki Bella: Paige and Brie Bella argue with each other on the floor. Brie sends Paige into the ring post. A.J. gets distracted and catches a forearm from Nikki. A.J. gets planted with "Rack Attack" and Nikki scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Kane and Big Show argue about who's going to be in Seth Rollins' corner. Seth Rollins tries to calm them down and says arguing is why they got sent home last week. Kane calls Rollins spoiled and won't be in his corner. Show stares down Rollins and walks off.

- Ryback vs. The Miz: Ryback tries to get Damien Sandow to punch Miz. Sandow looks as if he wants to, but doesn't. Miz orders Sandow to put his hands down. Ryback hits the "Meat Hook" and the "Shell Shock" on Miz, during the distraction, to score the pinfall.

- After the match: Sandow helps Miz up, but Miz lays out Sandow with the "Skull Crushing Finale".

- Rusev vs. John Cena Wrestlemania 31 Contract Signing: Cena says the man that is wearing the WWE United States Championship, Cena doesn't like the fact he's representing the U.S., Cena wants to beat Rusev and say enough is enough and bring home the U.S.Title. Rusev lives in America, but disrespects America. The contract he's signing he looks at as the Declaration of Independence and Wrestlemania is our Revolution. Rusev arrives, but no Lana, instead he has a man in a suit with him. The man in the suit is Rusev's attorney and he states Rusev will not be signing the contract. Rusev never agreed to the match, Lana did, there is no evidence what so ever to Rusev accepting the match. Rusev goes on another anti-America tirade, angering Cena. America is full of failures and is a stupid little country that will die. Rusev and Cena are nose to nose, Rusev agrees to sign the contract and flips the table over. Rusev and his lawyer run, as the Russian flag drops behind Cena. Cena says Rusev's ass is his at Wrestlemania.

- The New Day vs. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd: Los Matadores watched from ringside. Kofi hits "Trouble in Paradise", but Cesaro hits Kofi from behind and rolls him up, scoring the pinfall.

- After the match: Los Matadores and The New Day brawl at ringside. Cesaro lays Xavier Woods out with a "Neutralizer". El Torito hits Cesaro. Los Matadores take control and chase Cesaro and Kidd from the ring.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins, Mercury and Noble all argue with each other. Noble quits and Mercury follows after Noble.

- Pre-Recorded Interview With Brock Lesnar: Lesnar doesn't care about people being mad about him ending "The Streak", he's WWE Champion and he'll stay champion whether he stays in WWE or leaves. Roman Reigns will take an ass kicking and get "F'ed up" at Wrestlemania. It'll be an ass kicking he's never taken before.

- Big Show vs. Erick Rowan: Show attacks Rowan before the match even starts. Show hits the "KO Punch" and drops an elbow on Rowan. WWE medical check on Rowan as Show leaves the ring.

- Larry Zbyszko is announced for the WWE Class of 2015 Hall of Fame.

- Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Gathering: Kane is present with everyone else competing in the battle royal. Kane wants to teach everyone a lesson, but Mark Henry interrupts. Henry announced he's entering the battle royal and a huge brawl breaks out. Kane and Henry toss everyone, than start brawling. Curtis Axel dumps Kane to the floor, but gets tossed out by Henry. Henry celebrates to end the segment.

- Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns Go Face To Face: Heyman praises Brock Lesnar as the best in WWE and MMA, Lesnar is coming to make war with Roman Reigns, no one can stop Lesnar, wonders what will happen when Lesnar "bitch slaps" Reigns and Reigns will receive a "prison beating". Roman Reigns arrives and gets in the ring. Reigns says his issues aren't with Heyman, they're with Lesnar. Reigns is hoping for a war, he'll beat Lesnar's ass, Reigns might be carried out of Wrestlemania, but he'll be carried out WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

- Backstage, Paul Heyman says Brock Lesnar will be on RAW next week to have a talk with Roman Reigns.

- "6 Man Tag Team Match": Stardust, Luke Harper and Bad News Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose: R-Truth is at ringside with Barrett's WWE Intercontinental Championship. Ziggler accidentally super kicks Bryan. Barrett tosses Ziggler to the floor and sets Ambrose up for the "Bullhammer". Ambrose counters and plants Barrett with "Dirty Deeds" and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: A brawl breaks out between all the superstars. Barrett delivers "Bullhammers" to everyone standing in his way. Barrett grabs his I-C Title and escapes with it back in his possession.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins complains to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon about all The Authority members not cooperating tonight. Rollins blames the power couple, but they tell Rollins to go fix the issue.

- Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins: The Authority all arrive at ringside and Rollins calls Orton a fool, because The Authority were all united the whole time tonight. Orton grabs a steel chair for protection as The Authority surround Orton. The arena goes dark for a few seconds, before the lights come back on. Sting is standing next to Orton with his baseball bat. Orton and Sting unload chair and bat shots on the whole Authority. Sting splashes Mercury and Noble, "Scorpion Death Drops" Noble, then points at Triple H. Sting keeps everyone at bay, as Orton hits Mercury with an "RKO" to end the show.

And that's a wrap on this week's RAW results, till next time tap or snap.

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 3.13.15: #SmackDown & #NXT

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. We're going to change things up a little bit starting in this edition. RAW, Smackdown and TNA Impact will be written in quick recap form. All major WWE, NXT, TNA and GFW pay per view's will be written in the in-depth recap form. The plus side to this is I will now include NXT recaps for you, included with the Smackdown recap each week. Enjoy, thanks for reading and like and share Triple Threat CLE.

*** NXT ***

- In Ring Segment With Enzo Amore and Big Cass: How you doin'? Enzo calls the Lucha Dragons "Geico Lizards". Big Cass claims the NXT World Tag Team Championship belongs to them and will take out anyone that gets in their way.

- Enzo Amore and Big Cass def. The Lucha Dragons: Big Cass with the tilt-a-whirl side slam and Enzo launches off the top rope to score the pinfall. Big Cass and Enzo were over big with the fans and The Lucha Dragons were getting boos.

- Alexa Bliss def. Carmella: Bliss hits the "Sparkle Splash" on Carmella for the pinfall. This was Bliss' first match back since suffering a broken nose.

- Backstage, Alex Riley is asked about his return to wrestling. He says it's like being stuck in a cage for two years and watching everyone else eat. Kevin Owens talks about fighting for his family, but Riley fights to survive.

- Alex Riley def. C.J. Parker: Riley hits the "Blockbuster" on Parker and scores the pinfall. This was Riley's first wrestling match in two years.

- After the match: Kevin Owens interrupts Riley's victory celebration. Owens calls Riley the dumbest man in NXT and will end his in ring career just like his commentary career.

- Tyler Breeze def. Hideo Itami: Itami unloaded on Breeze with kicks and strikes, but misses a missile drop kick. Breeze hits Itami with the "Beauty Shot" and scores the pinfall. Breeze celebrates to close out NXT.

*** Smackdown ***

- This week, Smackdown was in Detroit, Michigan.

- In Ring Segment With Daniel Bryan: Bryan says he's never won the one title all of his heroes have held, the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Bryan announces he'll be in the ladder match for the I-C Title. Bad News Barrett interrupts and says he'll still be champion when it's over. Dolph Ziggler, Dean Ambrose and Luke Harper are out next and all claim victory. Stardust is out next, looking for his "Ivory Enterprise". R-Truth is out with the I-C Title in his possession. Truth says he's afraid of ladders but he'll climb one and take the title at Wrestlemania. A huge brawl breaks out and ends with Bryan, Ambrose and Ziggler standing alone.

- "8 Man Tag Team Match": Los Matadores, Cesaro and Tyson Kidd def. Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and The Usos: Kidd rolls up Kofi, however, Fernando tags himself in. Kofi hits "Trouble in Paradise" on Fernando, but Diego hits a backstabber on Kofi, pulls some twin magic and scores the pinfall, without the referee knowing who's who.

- Backstage, Miz says he'll win the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal and will beat Ryback, tonight. Damien Sandow disagrees, so Miz makes him go iron Miz's pants.

- Ryback def. The Miz: Ryback hits the "Meat Hook" and the "Shell Shock" on Miz to score the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment With Roman Reigns: Reigns is pissed about Paul Heyman insulting his family on RAW and says he will defeat Brock Lesnar, to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania. Mark Henry returns to WWE and interrupts Reigns. Henry says Lesnar will hurt Reigns and Reigns needs to learn respect. Reigns tries to ignore Henry and leave, but Henry grabs Reigns' arm and then shoves Reigns. Reigns hits a "Superman Punch" on Henry and then spears Henry through the outside barricade. Reigns walks off and says he WILL beat Lesnar, BELIEVE THAT!

- Paige and A.J. Lee def. Summer Rae and Alicia Fox: Paige takes out Summer and Fox both. Paige then applies the "PTO" submission on Fox and makes her tap out.

- Backstage, Mark Henry says Roman Reigns made a believer out of him, he doesn't know if Reigns will beat Brock Lesnar, but Henry now believes in Reigns.

- Randy Orton was interviewed earlier and he explains how Seth Rollins and The Authority fell right into his trap, when he turned on them on RAW.

- "6 Man Tag Team Match": Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose def. Bad News Barrett, Stardust and Luke Harper: Bryan kicks Stardust in the head, but gets tossed to the floor by Harper. Harper power bombs Ziggler for a near fall. Bryan tags back in and nails the running knee on Harper to score the pinfall.

- After the match: Michael Cole tries to interview Bryan, Ziggler and Ambrose, but it turns into bickering. Ziggler says Bryan stole the pin. Ambrose says Ziggler has professional jealousy for Bryan. Ambrose then calls Bryan a turd. Ziggler says he doesn't agree on everything Ambrose said, but agrees that Bryan is a turd. Ambrose and Ziggler both leave the ring and this closes out Smackdown.

And that's this week's Smackdown/NXT recap. Have a great weekend, till next time, tap or snap.

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 3.10.15: #RAW Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW recap from last night's show. RAW took place live last night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Last week, we saw more hot potato played with Bad News Barrett's WWE Intercontinental Championship, as we move closer to him defending it, in a ladder match at Wrestlemania. More tension was building between The Miz and Damien Sandow. Jon Stewart of The Daily Show, confronted and embarrassed Seth Rollins. Bray Wyatt continued to call out The Undertaker. John Cena will not get his rematch with Rusev unless Rusev agrees to it. What happened last night?? Read on and find out!

- In Ring Segment with The Authority: The Authority offer their support to Randy Orton. Seth Rollins calls everyone crazy for thinking Orton is waiting to turn on them, cause they're all on the same page. Orton takes the mic and asks what the hell happened to The Authority, cause all they do now is kiss ass, bitch and moan. Orton makes fun of everyone in The Authority, then says that he was just joking. Rollins takes the mic back and tries to get The Authority pumped up again and Rollins plans to roadblock Roman Reigns' road to Wrestlemania. Orton and Rollins will face Reigns later tonight.

- Daniel Bryan vs. Bad News Barrett: R-Truth is on commentary for this match. Bryan hits a couple knees and goes for a quick pin attempt. Bryan works on Barrett's arm next, then gets a near fall with a double underhook. Bryan, back to work on Barrett's arm until Barrett plants Bryan with a boot. Barrett hits some knees and sends Bryan to the floor. Barrett gets a near fall on a slam. Bryan gets a near fall rollup. Barrett back on offense until Bryan hits the running knee and scores the pinfall.

After the match: Barrett nails the "Bullhammer" on Bryan, then taunts Truth. Barrett leaves the ring but gets plowed over by Dean Ambrose, who's headed to the ring for his match next.

- Dean Ambrose vs. Stardust: R-Truth is on commentary again for this match. Stardust has Bad News Barrett's WWE Intercontinental Championship in his possession. Ambrose with a quick near fall. Stardust takes control of the match until Ambrose lands a knee, a kick and runs Stardust's face across the ropes. Stardust takes over again until Ambrose slaps Stardust, tosses him to the floor and hits a suicide dive. Stardust works on Ambrose's leg and sends him back to the floor. Stardust is in control, until Ambrose hits forearms, a bulldog and a clothesline. Ambrose plants Stardust with "Dirty Deeds" and scores the pinfall.

After the match: Ambrose grabs the WWE Intercontinental Championship but Bad News Barrett attacks Ambrose from behind. Daniel Bryan, Luke Harper, Dolph Ziggler and R-Truth all get involved. R-Truth puts the I-C Title in a sack. Ambrose takes out Bryan. Stardust takes out Ambrose. Ziggler super kicks Stardust. Harper clotheslines Ziggler. Bryan hits the running knee on Harper. Barrett hits the "Bullhammer" on Bryan and grabs the sack from Truth. Barrett escapes out to the crowd only to discover it's a fake I-C Title in the sack and R-Truth still has the real one.

- In Ring Segment with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman: Paul Heyman calls Roman Reigns' Wrestlemania video propaganda, rips on Reigns' family, calling them cannibals and promises Reigns will not beat Lesnar. Heyman says that if The Authority think to pull a Montreal Screwjob with their golden boy, Seth Rollins, on Lesnar, than no man will leave the stadium alive. Heyman says Lesnar can spend the summer unifying the WWE and UFC World Heavyweight Championship if he wants and no one can stop him from doing it. The WWE World Heavyweight Championship now belongs to Brock Lesnar.

- Backstage, Bray Wyatt calls himself "The Reaper" and is awaiting "The Deadman". Bray asks where Undertaker is and tells Taker to find him.

- Ryback and Erick Rowan vs. Kane and Big Show: Ryback goes for the "Meat Hook" on Kane early, but Kane counters with a boot. Big Show is in and hits a spear on Ryback, beats Ryback around the ring and plants Ryback with a shoulder. Kane is back in and gets suplexed by Ryback after he countered Kane's attempt. Show goes for the "KO Punch" but accidentally hits Kane. Ryback sends Show to the floor, as Rowan scores the pinfall on Kane.

- After the match: Show and Kane argue until Stephanie McMahon appears. Stephanie tells them both to shut up, she's embarrassed by them both and orders them both to leave.

- Backstage, Wiz Khalifa isn't sure about working with The Miz, cause of Miz's Niagara commercial. Wiz introduces what he calls a real WWE Superstar and Damien Sandow appears. Sandow starts rapping and announces his entry in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Miz storms off, pissed.

- Rapper, Wiz Khalifa performs on stage.

- Backstage, The Bella Twins plan on taking out A.J. Lee and Paige at Wrestlemania.

- A.J. Lee vs. Summer Rae: A.J. takes Summer out with a drop kick. Summer gets control and ground wrestles A.J. Back on offense comes A.J., with a thesz press, a corner clothesline, a neck breaker and a DDT for a near fall. Summer plants a kick and gets a near fall. Summer gets frustrated cause she can't put A.J. away. A.J. counters a Summer move and locks in the "Black Widow" submission. Summer eventually taps out. A.J. and Paige celebrate, after the match.

- A video of Sting plays but it's not really Sting's voice. He's waited 14 years and it's "Game On".

- Backstage, John Cena, Rusev and Lana meet face to face. Cena says Rusev has the right to free speech, but no right to disrespect America, so that gives Cena the right to shut Rusev up. If Rusev says one more word about America than they won't need a Wrestlemania match, cause it'll happen tonight.

- Rusev vs. Curtis Axel: Rusev attacks Axel before the bell and beats him down. The match finally starts and Rusev plants the thrust kick on Axel. Rusev locks in "The Accolade" submission and Axel taps out.

- After the match: Rusev cuts his usual anti-America promo and John Cena appears on stage. Cena rushes the ring and he and Rusev begin brawling. Cena locks Rusev in the "STF" submission and applies the pressure, as Lana yells for help. Rusev passes out from the pain, but Cena dumps a bottle of water over Rusev's head to wake him up. Cena re-applies the "STF" submission and refuses to let go as Rusev is tapping out. Lana agrees to give Cena a WWE United States Championship Match at Wrestlemania, if he lets Rusev go. Cena let's go as WWE medical and Lana check on Rusev.

- Xavier Woods and Big E vs. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd: Woods takes control of Kidd, then tags in Big E. Big E hits a corner splash and some power slams on Kidd. Woods is back in and hits a kick then a face plant on Kidd. Woods covers and scores the pinfall.

- Naomi vs. Nattie Neidhart: Both divas score near fall rollups to kick things off. Nattie hits a drop kick. Nattie goes for the "Sharpshooter" but Naomi counters and sends Nattie face first into the turn buckle. The Usos, Cesaro and Kidd fight at ringside as Naomi hits the "Rear View" on Nattie. Naomi covers and scores the pinfall.

- Los Matadores vs. The Usos: Fernando with a springboard hurricanrana on Jey. The Usos are in control until Fernando and Jey both go for a cross body block, causing a mid air collision. Diego near fall DDT on Jimmy. Diego off the top rope, but Jimmy counters with a super kick for a near fall. Fernando misses a suicide dive on Jey, allowing Jey to hit one of his own. El Torito distracts  Jimmy, allowing Diego to roll Jimmy up for the pinfall.

- Backstage, Jamie Noble warns Seth Rollins about Randy Orton, but Rollins insists that Orton is on The Authority's side.

- In Ring Segment with Bray Wyatt: Bray won't worship Undertaker, he wants to walk over Taker's bones to the throne. Wrestlemania will be Taker's resurrection and resting place. Bray has Taker's urn and wonders if it can raise the dead. Bray laughs and says the urn is empty and shallow. The urn suddenly starts smoking, the lights flicker, Taker's bell tolls and the lights go out. A spotlight shines on the urn and we hear Taker's voice say that Bray will rest in peace. A graphic on the screen shows "Wrestlemania" and "The Man Comes Around" as Bray's rocking chair engulfs into flames in the ring.

- "2 on 1 Handicap Match": Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Randy Orton: Reigns goes to work on Rollins, until Rollins sends Reigns to the floor. Reigns slams Rollins for a one count. Rollins takes out Reigns' knee and takes Reigns down by the neck for a near fall. Rollins and Reigns go back and forth until Reigns takes control with a clothesline. Rollins counters another clothesline with a kick to Reigns' head. Rollins goes for a tag but Orton backs off, leaving Rollins confused. Orton refuses to tag in and Rollins eats a spear from Reigns. Reigns covers and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Orton grabs Rollins, smacks him around, then tosses Rollins to the floor. Rollins tries to escape but gets clotheslined by Orton. Orton talks trash to Rollins and reminds him that he didn't forget what Rollins did to him four months ago. Orton tosses Rollins into the camera man. Orton tosses Rollins into the steel steps. Orton unloads with a series of uppercuts, then sends Rollins over the barricade. Orton beats Rollins around the crowd with a steel chair. Orton hits the hanging DDT on Rollins into the floor. Orton hurls Rollins over the announcers table. Orton finishes RAW off by putting Rollins through the announcers table with an "RKO".

And that's a wrap on this week's RAW results, till next time tap or snap.

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 3.3.15: #RAW Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW recap from last night's show. RAW took place live last night in Newark, New Jersey. Last week, it appeared that Randy Orton had rejoined The Authority. Bad News Barrett's WWE Intercontinental Championship is still in Dean Ambrose's possession. The Ascension took their first pinfall loss on the main roster. Curtis Axel has started the #Axelmania clock. More face to face encounters, building the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar match and the John Cena vs. Rusev match. Let's get to last nights recap.

- In Ring Segment with Seth Rollins: Rollins is in the ring and says he knows Jon Stewart of The Daily Show is coming to RAW to confront Rollins, but Stewart should just turn his limo around and go home. Rollins says he'll prove he can do Stewart's job better, later tonight. Roman Reigns' music hits and Reigns comes to the ring. Reigns says he's here just to hear the fans chant that Rollins sucks. Rollins praises himself and tells Reigns he'll never beat Brock Lesnar. Rollins shoves Reigns and Reigns fires back with a punch. Rollins runs for his life, as Reigns "Superman Punches" Noble and spears Mercury. Reigns stares down Rollins with a boot on Rollins' Money In The Bank briefcase to end the segment.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins yells at Mercury and Noble for being screw ups. Randy Orton appears and says what just happened was embarrassing. Orton says he believes in Rollins and that Rollins should go to The Authority and ask for a match with Roman Reigns. Rollins appreciates the advice but says he's got this on his own.

- Dean Ambrose vs. Bad News Barrett: R-Truth is on commentary. Barrett takes down Ambrose and gets a near fall. Ambrose mat wrestles, then goes to the top rope. Barrett crotches Ambrose on the ropes and gets a near fall. Barrett hits knees and a boot and then talks trash to Truth. Barrett shoves Truth, then gets hit with an Ambrose suicide dive. Ambrose and Barrett are back in the ring, as Truth grabs the Intercontinental Championship. Barrett hits "Winds of Change" and gets a near fall. Luke Harper shows up and demands the I-C Title be given to him. Truth gives it to Harper and Harper leaves with it. Barrett yells at Harper to come back, then gets planted with "Dirty Deeds" by Ambrose. Ambrose covers and scores the pinfall. After the match, Ambrose is looking for the I-C Title, not seeing Harper leave with it.

- Backstage, Damien Sandow and The Miz watch the commercial they filmed, that Miz did voice over for. Miz, apparently didn't realize it was for a commercial for erectile dysfunction. Everyone laughs at Miz, pissing Miz off. Miz yells at Sandow for humiliating him and slaps Sandow. Sandow gets in Miz's face, but backs down, after Miz reminds Sandow where he was before he met Miz. Sandow apologizes to Miz.

- In Ring Segment with Bray Wyatt: Wyatt is on stage with a casket. Wyatt is obsessed with fire, would walk through hell to find Undertaker, Undertaker doesn't know who he's dealing with and Undertaker will burn at Wrestlemania. Bray douses the casket with lighter fluid and sets it ablaze.

- "Six Person Tag Team Match": Nattie Neidhart, Cesaro and Tyson Kidd vs. Naomi and The Usos: Kidd and Cesaro double team Jey for a two count. Jey with a samoan drop on Cesaro, but Cesaro dodges the butt splash. Naomi plants a kick on Nattie for a two count. Mat wrestling by the ladies and Naomi gets a rollup for a two count. Kidd and Jimmy are tagged in. Kidd counters a super kick and hits one of his own on Jimmy. Jimmy is back on offense and unloads on Kidd. Kidd tags in Nattie, who is still hurting from being in earlier. Nattie yells at Kidd for tagging her in. Naomi sneaks in, rolls up Nattie and scores the pinfall. After the match, Nattie yells at Kidd some more and Kidd hugs Nattie.

- In Ring Segment with John Cena: Cena says if he can't face and beat Rusev at Wrestlemania, than it's not ment to be. Cena announces he's going to be in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Stephanie McMahon interrupts and comes to the ring. Stephanie says Cena just can't do whatever he wants and says he will not be in the battle royal. Stephanie shows a picture of her at 8 years old with Andre The Giant and Cena says she doesn't look like a bitch in the picture. Stephanie says that maybe this year Cena can sit out Wrestlemania and not compete, because no one wants to see him. Curtis Axel's music hits and out comes Axel. It's now been 35 days and Axel still wasn't eliminated from the Royal Rumble, Axelmania is running wild, praises Stephanie, offers to fight Rusev and be in the battle royal. Stephanie thanks Axel and says his star is on the rise. Stephanie then says the only way John Cena can fight Rusev is if Rusev agrees to it. Stephanie makes a match between Axel and Cena. Axel says Axelmania will run wild on Cena. Cena threatens Axel that he will not walk out of the ring if he agrees to their match. Axel wants Cena and we have an impromptu match.

- John Cena vs. Curtis Axel: Axel yells about Axelmania as Cena hits a clothesline. Axel "Hulks Up" and points at the Wrestlemania sign. Cena hits the "AA" on Axel and applies the "STF" submission. Axel taps out. After the match, Rusev and Lana come out. Lana congragulates Cena on his win. Rusev says he made his decision about fighting Cena at Wrestlemania and the answer is still NO. The Russian Flag drops behind Cena and Rusev's music plays to end the segment.

- In Ring Segment with Triple H: Triple H talks about the opportunity Vince McMahon gave him 20 years ago and how Triple H is upset that Sting turned down the opportunity Triple H gave him at Fast Lane. Triple H asks Booker T. his opinion on the subject. Booker T. says he probably would've tried to roadblock Sting from getting in the WWE, like Triple H did all those years. Booker T. then praises Sting, says Triple H can't control Sting, Sting is here and Triple H has to deal with him at Wrestlemania. Triple H fires Booker T. then rehires him back just to prove that he calls all the shots and is the one in control. Triple H promises he will end Sting and what is left of WCW at Wrestlemania.

- "WWE Divas Championship Match": Nikki Bella (c) vs. Paige: Paige gets an early near fall. Paige goes for the "PTO" submission but Nikki escapes. "Alabama Slam" by Nikki for a two count. Nikki hits a spine buster for a two count. Paige unloads clotheslines and lands a drop kick for a near fall. Paige goes for the "PTO" submission, but Brie Bella is on the apron. Paige sends Brie flying, then reapplies the "PTO" submission. Brie interferes and gets Nikki DQ'ed. Nikki retains the WWE Divas Championship. After the match, The Bellas beat down Paige when..........A.J. Lee's music hits and out comes the returning A.J. Lee. A.J. hits the ring and helps Paige clear out The Bellas from the ring.

- Backstage, A.J. Lee says she's been watching The Bellas bully the Divas Division and came back to give other Divas the chance.

- The Daily Show with Seth Rollins: Rollins rips the New Jersey fans and shows the clip of him invading The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Rollins says if Stewart shows up, Rollins would make him retire early. Jon Stewart makes his way to the ring. Rollins says he's going to prove he can do this job better. Stewart says Rollins is proving to everyone that he can't read and grabs Rollins' cheat sheet. Stewart says Rollins looks like a swat team stripper with lady gaga hair and doesn't fear the "Curb Stomp", because that's how they greet each other in Jersey. Stewart calls Mercury and Noble The Olsen Twins, says all that Rollins has is his briefcase cause he's not even in the main event at Wrestlemania. Rollins cuts off Stewart and grabs him by his collar. Randy Orton's music hits and out comes Orton. Stewart low blows Rollins and escapes and celebrates with Orton.

- Backstage, Jon Stewart says he learned the low blow at wrestling school, then hurries off, leaving through the back.

- Luke Harper vs. Daniel Bryan: Luke Harper comes to the ring, now with the I-C Title. Harper unloads early and Bryan hits corner drop kicks. Bryan lands stiff kicks on Harper. Harper drops Bryan face first on the turn buckle. Harper with a german suplex for a near fall. Bryan eventually locks in the "Yes Lock" submission and makes Harper tap out. After the match, Bad News Barrett hits the ring and grabs his stolen I-C Title. Dean Ambrose hits the ring and brawls with Barrett. Ambrose lays out Barrett with a clothesline and grabs the I-C Title. Harper hits a big boot on Ambrose. R-Truth appears and grabs the I-C Title and Harper tells him to hand it over. Harper lays out Truth with a clothesline and leaves with the I-C Title. Dolph Ziggler appears on the stage, super kicks Harper and grabs the I-C Title. Ziggler celebrates with the I-C Title as Bryan starts the "Yes Movement" chants.

- Alundra Blayze/Madusa is officially announced as the newest 2015 WWE Hall of Fame inductee.

- Backstage, Randy Orton tells Seth Rollins' he should thank Orton for helping Rollins keep his job by not beating up Jon Stewart. Orton offers to go to the ring with Rollins for his match but Kane and Big Show step in and say they will accompany Rollins.

- In Ring Segment with Paul Heyman: Says Brock Lesnar will be at Wrestlemania 31, will be anywhere he wants before and after Wrestlemania 31 and will be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion because he'll be champion as long as he wants. Heyman finishes out the segment by ripping on Roman Reigns and claiming that Lesnar just might "Ronda Rousey" Reigns at Wrestlemania.

- Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins: Reigns owns Rollins early with punches, kicks, an atomic drop and mat wrestling. Rollins hits a drop kick then sends Reigns to the floor. Rollins distracts the referee and The Stooges get some shots in on Reigns. Reigns fights back and takes out The Stooges and Rollins as Big Show yells for Randy Orton to come out and help. Orton comes out and watches the action. Rollins counters the samoan drop and goes to work on Reigns with mat wrestling. Reigns hits a clothesline, corner blows and a side slam for a near fall. Rollins near falls Reigns with a rollup as The Stooges run distraction. Reigns takes out Noble, allowing Rollins to land a kick on Reigns for another near fall. Reigns catches Rollins coming off the top rope and gets a near fall. Reigns plants Rollins with a power bomb for another near fall. Rollins gets sent to the floor where Big Show helps Rollins up. Reigns takes out Show, leaping off the apron. The referee is distracted, allowing Kane to hit Reigns with a steel chair. Rollins gets a near fall after the chair shot. Reigns takes out Show and Kane with "Superman Punches" but gets his ankle grabbed by Orton. Rollins rolls Reigns up on the distraction and scores the pinfall.

- After the Match: Orton walks past The Authority and Show asks where he's going. Reigns takes out Kane, Rollins and The Stooges. Reigns takes out Show and spears Kane. Show gets in a shot on Reigns, but Reigns hits a "Superman Punch" and a spear on Show. Reigns then spears Rollins in mid-air as Rollins came off the top rope. RAW closes out with Reigns standing tall.

And that's a wrap on this week's RAW results, till next time tap or snap.

~B~