Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 6.4.15: #NXT Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's this week's NXT recap for the week.

- This week's NXT took place at NXT's home base at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida.

- Tyler Breeze vs. Adam Rose: The match closes out with Rose getting frustrated that he can't put Breeze away. Rose hits a apron leg drop and an elbow drop on the floor on Breeze. Rose tosses Breeze back in the ring, but gets taken out with the "Beauty Shot", after getting in the ring. Breeze covers and scores the pin.

- Eva Marie is in the ring with a microphone. Eva says she's in NXT to help the ladies revolutionize the industry and compete with the best in the world.

- NXT GM William Regal announces that Kevin Owens will defend the NXT World Title against Finn Balor, live on WWE Network on July 4th, in Japan.

- Carmella vs. Alexa Bliss: Alexa tries cheating throughout the match on Carmella. The match closes out with Carmella hitting a series of clotheslines and then rolling Alexa up. Carmella uses the ropes for leverage and scores the pin.

- Backstage, Rhyno says he enjoyed going to war with Baron Corbin at Takeover. Rhyno hypes up his match tonight with Finn Balor, saying Balor's demonic mind games won't work on a possessed man beast.

- The Vaudevillians vs. Marcus Louis and Jason Jordan: Louis and Jordan work over the Vaudevillians early. The match closes out with Aiden English hot tagging in Simon Gotch. The Vaudevillans clean house and hit the "Whirling Dervish" on Louis to pick up the pinfall.

- Backstage, Finn Balor says he's excited about facing Kevin Owens in Japan. Balor has won 11 championships there and considers it his adopted home.

- Finn Balor vs. Rhyno: The match closes out with Balor hitting the pele kick on Rhyno, than follows up with the "Sling Blade". Balor hits the hesitation corner drop kick and goes up top for the double stomp. Rhyno dodges the double stomp and goes for the gore on Balor. Balor dodges the gore, rolls Rhyno up and scores the pin. After the match, Balor celebrates his win and heads up to the NXT stage. Rhyno comes out of nowhere and gores Balor halfway across the stage. NXT medics check on Balor as NXT closes out.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.27.15: #SmackDown Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. Today's edition is your Smackdown recap from last night's show. Smackdown was in Atlanta, Georgia this week. The road to Wrestlemania continues with the first Smackdown show after this past Sunday's WWE Fast Lane. What feuds would we see setting up on the road to Wrestlemania? Let's get to the recap. 

- In Ring Segment with Daniel Bryan: Bryan talks about missed opportunities, the fans standing behind him, the "Yes Movement" being stronger than ever and has huge plans for this year. Bad News Barrett cuts off Bryan and calls him a loser, just like Dean Ambrose, who is a thief. Ambrose comes out and immediately attacks Barrett. Bryan picks up the WWE Intercontinental Championship and holds it as Ambrose and Barrett brawl. Barrett demands Bryan to hand it to him. Bryan looks as if he is, when suddenly Ambrose starts landing punches on Barrett. Ambrose grabs Barrett's I-C Title and leaves with it again.

- Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz: Miz goes for a knee on Ambrose, but Ambrose floats over and rolls Miz up for a near fall. Miz lands a neck breaker on Ambrose and gets a near fall. Miz mat wrestles until Ambrose fires back with punches, a splash and a bulldog. Bad News Barrett comes out to the ring and grabs his stolen I-C Title. Ambrose stops Barrett and knocks Barrett to the floor. Miz goes for the "Skull Crushing Finale" but Ambrose counters and hits "Dirty Deeds". Ambrose scores the pinfall as Barrett runs off, back in possession of his I-C Title.

- Backstage, Bad News Barrett says Ambrose and Daniel Bryan aren't worthy of his I-C Title and he will not let it out of his sight now.

- Nattie Neidhart (w/Tyson Kidd and Cesaro) vs Naomi (w/The Usos): Naomi with an early near fall. Mat wrestling by the divas as Nattie applies a leg lock. Naomi hits a splash on Nattie, slowing Nattie down. Nattie catches a knee in the face and Kidd checks on her. Jimmy Uso won't allow it, as he lands a kick on Kidd. Cesaro and Jey Uso step in now and Cesaro catches a kick in the face by Jey. Nattie appears to have injured her leg as the referee checks on her. Naomi makes the mistake of letting Nattie rest, as Nattie gets up and nails a clothesline on Naomi. Nattie covers and scores the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment with Rusev and Lana: Lana says an American champion stands tall with pride and doesn't agree to anyone's terms, and John Cena has no right asking for a rematch, because he lost. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent the couple a email, which they read. Rusev says he'll fight anyone but Cena because he's already crushed Cena. Jack Swagger cuts off the Russian couple. Swagger says Rusev must be scared to fight Cena again and Rusev is surrounded by real American's (WWE Fans). Swagger starts a "We The People" chant and attacks Rusev. Swagger hits a couple punches and a clothesline on Rusev. Rusev slows down Swagger with a kick. Rusev unloads with a couple more kicks, a thrust kick and then locks Swagger in "The Accolade". Rusev applies the pressure and refuses to let up until Swagger passes out.

- Daniel Bryan vs. Bad News Barrett: Bryan mat wrestles then works on Barrett's knees. Barrett hits the "Winds Of Change" on Bryan then tosses Bryan to the floor. Barrett mat wrestles Bryan next until Bryan returns fire. Bryan lands knees and stiff kicks for a near fall. Barrett gets paranoid and looks around for his I-C Title. Bryan sends Barrett to the floor and hits the suicide dive. Barrett crotches Bryan on the ropes. Barrett goes for "Wasteland" but Bryan counters into the "Yes Lock" submission. R-Truth sneaks in, grabs Barrett's I-C Title and runs off with it. Barrett goes for the "Bullhammer" but Bryan counters and hits the running knee. Bryan covers and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Barrett is pissed as his I-C Title is gone again. We see Truth, backstage, running into Dean Ambrose. Truth tells Ambrose he just won the title. Ambrose asks for it and Truth gives it to Ambrose.

- In Ring Promo: Curtis Axel debuts the #Axelmania clock and says it has now been over 32 days and Axel still has not been eliminated from the Royal Rumble.

- Fandango (w/Rosa Mendes) vs. Curtis Axel: Axel attacks Fandango as the bell sounds and lands stomps on Fandango. Axel tosses Fandango over the top rope, points at the Wrestlemania sign and continues to claim to have not been eliminated from the Royal Rumble. Fandango is back in, attacks Axel and goes on offense. Fandango hits a sit down slam then climbs the ropes. Fandango hits the top rope leg drop on Axel, covers and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Damien Sandow is filming a commercial when The Miz interrupts. Miz says Sandow is terrible and mocks Sandow. The director offers Miz a spot in the commercial and Miz accepts before finding out what it's for.

- Adam Rose vs. Goldust: Rose goes on offense and traps Goldust in the corner. Rose lands corner punches. Goldust returns the favor with a few chops and then hits a power slam on Rose for a near fall. Goldust whips Rose into the corner but Rose counters and climbs to the top rope. Goldust dodges a Rose flying knee and hits the "Director's Cut" on Rose. Goldust covers and scores the pinfall. Goldust celebrates after the match, until one of Rose's Rosebuds attack him. The Rosebud reveals himself to be Stardust. Stardust unloads punches on his brother, Goldust. Stardust leaves Goldust laid out after hitting "Dark Matter" before leaving.

- "Six Man Tag Match": Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan vs. Seth Rollins, Big Show and Kane: Rowan hits a rolling elbow on Kane for a near fall. Ziggler is in and hits Kane with some punches, a drop toe hold, a drop kick and a headlock. Rollins is in and Ziggler goes for the "Famasser" but Rollins dodges it and knocks down Ziggler. Show, Kane and Rollins take control and work over Ziggler with a camel clutch, a headlock, a boot and some punches. Rollins gets a near fall on Ziggler. Show is in and lands a splash on Ziggler for a near fall. Ziggler hits the "Famasser" and finally tags in Rowan. Kane uppercuts Rowan but Ziggler takes out Kane with a slam.

Ryback is in and takes out Rollins with shoulder blocks. Ryback unloads on Rollins, lands a belly to belly, press slams Rollins, then hits a "Meat Hook" clothesline. Ryback fights off Mercury and Noble, who try to interfere. Ryback goes for "Shell Shock" but Show stops it. Rowan and Show brawl on the floor. Ziggler hits "Zig Zag" on Kane. Rollins goes for the "Curb Stomp" but Ziggler counters with a super kick. Ryback plants Rollins with the "Shell Shock", covers and scores the pinfall. Smackdown closes out with Ziggler, Rowan and Ryback celebrating.

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

~B~

WWE Royal Rumble 2015 Preview #WWE #RoyalRumble

By @B_Rock1978

It's the first big WWE pay per view of the year, it's the Royal Rumble! The match starts with two superstars, then another superstar enters every ninety seconds. The match continues as thirty superstars enter the Rumble, until one man is left standing. That man is given the biggest opportunity and biggest career moment in his career. He gets to main event Wrestlemania and receive a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match.

This year's Royal Rumble takes place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home of the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and 76ers. A city best known for their Philly Cheesesteaks and Rocky Balboa. Tonight, Philly will be known for something else. Philly will be known as the city that crowns a new #1 Contender to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

*** Tonight's Card ***

- 30 Man Royal Rumble: It's the big one. The match that will make or break your career. The match that makes every little boys dream of main eventing Wrestlemania come true. The Royal Rumble has honored it's winner with a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match at Wrestlemania since the idea was first introduced at Wrestlemania 9 when Yokozuna became the first Royal Rumble winner that year to earn a title shot. Many wrestling greats have won the Rumble, wrestling greats like Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Bret Hart, Brock Lesnar, Steve Austin, John Cena, The Undertaker, The Rock, Randy Orton, Edge, Batista and even an underdog like Rey Mysterio has won the big one. Who's walking out this year and main eventing Wrestlemania 31?

- "WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Triple Threat Match": Brock Lesnar (c) vs. John Cena vs. Seth Rollins: John Cena finally gets to cash in on his #1 Contendership that he earned back at Hell In A Cell when he defeated Randy Orton in a #1 Contenders match. This will be Cena and Lesnar's fourth and possibly final match against each other since Lesnar's return in 2012. Cena took the first match at Extreme Rules 2012. Lesnar dominated Cena at SummerSlam 2014 in their second encounter winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from Cena. Cena took the third match at Night of Champions 2014 by DQ due to Seth Rollins interfering. As a reward for helping The Authority return to TV, Triple H inserted Seth Rollins into the title match and made it a Triple Threat Match. Rollins, looks to finally win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and solidifying his spot as the future of the WWE. Rollins also still has the Money In The Bank briefcase in his possession. Could Rollins cash in if he fails to win the title in the triple threat? Who will leave Royal Rumble the champion? Whoever it is will move on to defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against the Royal Rumble winner at Wrestlemania 31.

- "WWE World Tag Team Championship Match": The Usos (c) vs. The Miz and Damien Sandow: The Miz and Sandow look to win back the WWE World Tag Team Championship, as they get their rematch against the team they lost the titles to, The Usos. The Usos have had their issues with Miz and Sandow leading up to tonight. The feud started when Miz tried to help Jimmy Uso's wife, Naomi, hit it big in Hollywood. Jimmy Uso thought Miz was full of it and had no intentions of helping Naomi at all. The tension and jealousy built up a little between Jimmy and Naomi a few weeks after. The Miz and Sandow also look to be becoming jealous of each other, as Sandow has the fans backing him and both men claim they will win the Royal Rumble. What will happen when these two teams meet? Will The Usos retain? Will Miz and Sandow regain? Will Naomi stay loyal to Jimmy Uso? Can Miz and Sandow still get along?

- The Ascension vs. New Age Outlaws: This match was thrown together after this past Monday's RAW Legends Reunion Show. The Ascension interrupted the nWo and disrespected Hall, Nash and X-Pac. The Ascension claimed to be the past, present and future of the tag team division and looked to wipe out the nWo. The APA and The New Age Outlaws made the save and took out The Ascension. Tonight, we get tag team action as The Ascension look to prove to the WWE Universe that they are indeed the team of the future and will destroy any team in their path. The New Age Outlaws look to stand up for all the legend teams that The Ascension have disrespected and shut the newcomers up once and for all. Who will come out on top? The Ascension, who's hell bent on destruction? Or the legends and former Degenerates, known as the New Age Outlaws?

- Paige and Nattie Neidhart vs. Nikki and Brie Bella: Paige and Nattie have had their issues with the Bella Twins this past month. The WWE Divas Champion, Nikki Bella, is looking at solidifying her spot as the top champion in the division. Brie Bella, forgiving and forgetting everything Nikki used to turn on her over the fall, now backs her sister again. Nattie Neidhart and Paige, now best friends, team together and look to bring the Bellas down a notch or two. Which divas team comes out on top? And let's not forget about Nattie's husband, Tyson Kidd, who's also seemed to be taking a liking to the Bellas.

- "Elimination Match": The New Day vs. Adam Rose, Tyson Kidd and Cesaro: The newly formed faction of The New Day have arrived. Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Big E. make up the overly excited trio. Adam Rose, Tyson Kidd and Cesaro have had their issues with The New Day this past month. Kidd and Cesaro recently formed a tag team together. Adam Rose looks to have put himself on the edge of the dark side, after attacking The Bunny in his Exotic Express and has been grewing apart from his Rosebud friends. Which new team will walk out the victors tonight?

So there is this year's card for the 2015 Royal Rumble. And now it's a new year, so it's time for something new. Every pay per view preview I post I will put my predictions on who I think will win each match and keep track of my wins and losses throughout the year.

** My Predictions **

- The New Day defeat Kidd, Cesaro and Rose.
- The Bellas defeat Neidhart and Paige.
- The Ascension defeat New Age Outlaws.
- Brock Lesnar defeats Cena and Rollins. Rollins doesn't cash in money in the bank.
- Royal Rumble winner: Daniel Bryan

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 1.10.15: #SmackDown Results

By @B_Rock1978

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to another edition of Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. Today's edition is your Smackdown recap from last night's show. Smackdown took place in Laredo, Texas. How would Smackdown fair this week without Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback on the card, after being fired on RAW by The Authority? Seth Rollins is all smiles after RAW, as he is not only the current Mr. Money In The Bank, but he also gets a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Royal Rumble. The road to the Rumble continues, let's get to the Smackdown recap.

- In Ring Segment with Seth Rollins and The Stooges: Rollins, Mercury and Noble kicked off Smackdown inside the ring. Rollins brags about forcing John Cena to bring back The Authority, brags about being added to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match at Royal Rumble and gets a ten bell salute started for Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback's firing. Roman Reigns cuts off the ten bell salute with a mic in hand. Reigns makes fun of Rollins and says he's going to kick his ass. Reigns drops Rollins then tosses Mercury and Noble on the floor. Corporate Kane and Big Show come out next. Kane announces Seth Rollins and Big Show vs. Roman Reigns and a partner of Reigns choosing, if he can find one. Show threatens to knock Reigns out tonight.

- Big E vs. Adam Rose: Rose lands some shots on Big E. Big E takes Rose down then hits a splash. Big E goes for the "Big Ending" but Rose counters out of it and hits a huge DDT on Big E. Rose scores a near fall and gets angry that he didn't get the pinfall. Angry Rose connects with more blows on Big E before running the ropes. Big E catches Rose on the rebound and lays Rose out with the "Big Ending". Big E covers and scores the pinfall.

- The Ascension vs. Two Local Wrestlers: The Ascension do their usual shtick. They cut a promo bashing past tag teams and make themselves out as the superior. The Ascension go on to squash the two local guys and hit the "Fall of Man" for the pinfall.

- Alicia Fox vs. Naomi: Usual short Divas match. Fox with some shots on Naomi. Naomi gets in a snapmare, a slam and a monkey flip into the corner on Fox. Naomi charges at Fox but Fox leaps over Naomi and rolls Naomi up. Fox uses the ropes for leverage and steals the pinfall on Naomi.

- "WWE World Tag Team Championship, Triple Threat Match": The Usos (c) vs. The Miz and Damien Sandow vs. Goldust and Stardust: Elbow drops by The Usos on Stardust. Goldust with a cheap shot on Jimmy. Goldust, Miz and Sandow end up on the floor and Jey flies over the ropes taking the trio out. Stardust hits the "Falling Star" onto the floor next and takes everyone out. Later in the match, Jey connects with the samoan drop and Miz goes for the "Skull Crushing Finale". Goldust intervened and dropped Miz with the "Final Cut". Jimmy tosses Goldust into Stardust, taking both men out. Jimmy climbs the ropes and hits the "Superfly Splash" and scores the pinfall. The Usos retain the WWE World Tag Team Championship.

- Bad News Barrett vs. Sin Cara: One half of the NXT World Tag Team Champions, Sin Cara, makes his return to Smackdown to face the leader of the "Barrett Barrage". Barrett lands kicks and slams Cara into the corner. Barrett hits the "Winds of Change" then goes for "Wasteland". Cara counters and kicks Barrett in the head. Cara hits a senton splash off the top rope and scores the pinfall on Barrett. After the match, Barrett lays Cara out with the "Bullhammer".

- Big Show and Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns and ???: All three men are in the ring and it looks as if Reigns couldn't find a partner. Dean Ambrose's music hits and out comes the "Lunatic Fringe". Ambrose joins forces with his former Shield brother, Reigns, and we have ourselves a tag team match now. Ambrose beats Rollins around at the opening bell, forcing Rollins and Show to regroup. The referee gets distracted as Mercury and Noble toss Ambrose into the barricade. Show goes for the choke slam but Ambrose counters, hits a tornado DDT on Show then hot tags Reigns in. Reigns hits a series of clotheslines on Rollins then goes for the "Superman Punch". Kane gets on the apron but gets Rollins thrown into him. Reigns hits "Superman Punches" on Mercury and Noble but Reigns gets choke slammed by Show, after. Ambrose goes up top and leaps off, splashing everyone down on the floor. Rollins goes for the "Curb Stomp" on Reigns but Reigns dodges it. Reigns hits Rollins with the spear, covers and scores the pinfall. Smackdown closes out with Reigns and Ambrose celebrating. 

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

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 12.27.14: SmackDown Results

By @B_Rock1978

Happy Holidays everyone and welcome to another exciting edition of Wrestling Lockup with Brandon brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. Today's edition is your Smackdown recap from last night's show. Smackdown took place in Sioux City, Iowa. As we continue down the road to the Royal Rumble.

- Hulk Hogan opened up the show, announcing himself as the Smackdown GM of the week. Seth Rollins comes out and praises Hogan as being the reason he got into wrestling, then tells Hogan he doesn't deserve to be in the same ring as Seth Rollins. Dolph Ziggler comes out to defend Hogan against Rollins. Big Show is out next and threatens to knock out both Hogan and Ziggler. Next out is Roman Reigns, as he backs up Hogan and Ziggler, by threatening to punch Show in the mouth. Hogan announces Ziggler and Reigns vs Show and Rollins later in the main event.

- Ryback battled Kane in a one on one rematch from TLC. Rusev and Lana appeared at ringside in this one and distracted Ryback. The "Big Guy" knocked Rusev off the apron and dropped Kane with the "Meat Hook" and the "Shell Shock" to pick up the pinfall. Ryback took a beating after the match, as Kane and Rusev double teamed the big guy. Kane choke slams Ryback and Rusev locked Ryback in "The Accolade".

- Smackdown GM, Hulk Hogan, confronts Rusev and Lana backstage. Hogan orders Rusev to defend his WWE United States Championship later tonight as punishment for attacking Ryback.

- Divas action saw Naomi battle Alicia Fox. Naomi's biggest fan, The Miz, watched Naomi's match from backstage. Fox gets a couple near falls on Naomi throughout the match. Naomi finished off Alicia Fox with her split legged moonsault for the pinfall.

- Adam Rose got a rematch with R-Truth, after his humiliating loss to Truth this past RAW. Rose took Truth out with the "Party Foul" and scored the pinfall. And we were left with the question...Where was The Bunny? After Rose physically kicked the bunny crap out of The Bunny on RAW, The Bunny was nowhere to be found.

- The WWE United States Championship was on the line as Rusev defended against Dean Ambrose. Ambrose gets out of an "Accolade" attempt by Rusev. Ambrose scores a near fall with the top rope elbow drop on Rusev. The fight goes to the floor, where Bray Wyatt showed up and attacked Ambrose, causing a DQ. Rusev retains the U.S. Title due to the interference. After the match, Ambrose and Bray brawl into the timekeepers pit. Ambrose nails Bray with a steel chair then tosses chair after chair into the ring as Bray retreats.

- Jimmy Uso battled his wife's stalker, The Miz, in one on one action. Miz spent a lot of time running away and pleading with Jimmy. Miz tries to shake hands with Jimmy at one point in the match, trying to get Jimmy to forget about what Miz has done. Miz eats a super kick and gets a "Superfly Splash" as Jimmy scores the pinfall.

- Main event time and it's Roman Reigns and Dolph Ziggler vs. Big Show and Seth Rollins. Rollins and Reigns returned to their after Shield feud. Mercury and Noble were present at ringside, threatening interference throughout the match. Rollins near falled Reigns with a super kick. Ziggler hot tagged in and cleaned house at one point until getting beat down. Reigns ends up spearing Big Show, sending him to the floor. Ziggler takes out Mercury and Noble as they attacked Reigns on the floor. Back in the ring, Reigns spears Rollins in half and scores the pinfall.

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

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 12.17.14: #SmackDown Results

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the Smackdown results from last night's show. Smackdown took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan and consisted of: Fandango looking for revenge on Roman Reigns. Nikki Bella defends the WWE Divas Championship against Naomi. Dolph Ziggler battles Seth Rollins in the main event. Let's get to this week's results.

- Roman Reigns vs. Fandango: Fandango and Reigns trade head locks before Reigns drops Fandango to the mat and he rolls to the floor. Back in the ring, Fandango lands some shots on Reigns and puts him on the mat with another headlock. Reigns eventually regains offense, hits a couple clotheslines, slams Fandango, lands the "Superman Punch" and finishes Fandango with a spear. Reigns covers Fandango and scores the pinfall, in what was almost a squash match on Fandango.

- In Ring Segment with Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt: Ambrose talks about TLC, he and Wyatt having a special place in hell together, Ambrose may have lost, but the small victory he got was proving Bray Wyatt can be scared. Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron. Bray says the only reason Ambrose is still breathing is because he's still having fun with their game they're playing. Bray promises that all the heroes will fall and all the cities will crumble.

- The Miz, Damien Sandow and Luke Harper vs. The Usos and Erick Rowan: Miz spends most of the match teasing the crowd with tagging in Sandow. The Usos double team Harper. Rowan tags in and takes out Miz. The Usos hit the ring next and hand super kicks out to all the bad guys. Harper gets sent over the ropes and into the announcers table. The Uso's tell Rowan to go to the top rope and he does. Rowan hits a huge hillbilly splash and scores the pinfall.

- Seth Rollins vs. Ryback: The match never happens as Rusev comes out and attacks Ryback. Rusev hits a thrust kick that sends Ryback off the stage. Rusev follows Ryback down to the floor and plants another thrust kick on Ryback. Rusev celebrates with the United States Championship then leaves.

- In Ring Segment with Seth Rollins: Rollins says what just happened is the reason why The Authority need to be reinstated, the WWE is lawless right now and unsafe to work for. Rollins goes on to blaim John Cena and Sting for the way things are right now. Rollins gives himself the night off, then out comes Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler says The Authority is out of power thanks to Sting and Ziggler, talks Rollins into fighting him later tonight, says he's going to steal the show tonight because that is what's best for business.

- "WWE Divas Championship Match": Nikki Bella (c) vs. Naomi: Naomi impressive showing as she controls the early stages of the match. Naomi and Nikki collide in the center of the ring and both go down. The Miz shows up in Naomi's corner and cheers her on right as Naomi gets a near fall. Nikki tosses Naomi to the floor and Miz comes over to check on her. Naomi's husband, Jimmy Uso, hits the ring and attacks Miz. Naomi is back in the ring and distracted by Jimmy beating down Miz. Nikki sneaks in, rolls up Naomi from behind and scores the pinfall. Nikki Cena....I mean Nikki Bella retains the WWE Divas Championship. After the match, Naomi is furious that Jimmy came down, distracted her and cost her the title.

- Kane vs. Adam Rose: Rose gets another shot at Kane after losing to him on RAW. Rose gets Kane on the mat with a drop kick. Kane comes back and lays Rose out with the big boot to the face. Kane grabs Rose and drives him into the mat with the choke slam, covers and scores the pinfall. After the match, Kane grabs The Bunny and plants him with the "Tombstone Piledriver".

- Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins: Rollins bails out early and meets with The Stooges on the floor. Ziggler mat wrestles Rollins down and works over Rollins injured ribs. Rollins blocks a "Zig Zag" attempt by Ziggler as The Stooges throw out distractions. Rollins goes to work on Ziggler with mat wrestling next. Ziggler hits a DDT on Rollins for a near fall. Ziggler and Rollins trade fists and kicks, then Rollins hits an enzuigiri for a near fall. Mercury and Noble get on the apron and Ziggler throws Rollins over the ropes and into The Stooges. Ziggler hits the "Famasser" on Rollins for a near fall. Mercury and Noble again try to interfere and the referee ejects both of them from ringside. Rollins is pissed and misses Ziggler sneak in from behind and hit the "Zig Zag". Ziggler covers and scores the pinfall. After the match, Rollins and The Stooges go after Ziggler but Ziggler escapes and celebrates on the stage to close out Smackdown.

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

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 12.16.14: WWE RAW Results

By @B_Rock1978

Welcome to RAW...IS...JERICHO!!!!!

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW results from last night's show. RAW took place live in Detroit, Michigan. RAW consisted of Chris Jericho returning as the acting GM. Brock Lesnar....who?....I said Brock Lesnar, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, finally returned after a two and a half month absence. TLC and S fallout and the beginning stages of the build-up to the Royal Rumble.

- In Ring Segment with Acting RAW GM Chris Jericho, Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins and John Cena: Jericho says he's making the show about the fans tonight, makes fun of Fandango and demands Fandango to give back Jericho's slammy he stole last week. Paul Heyman interrupts and says Heyman should've gotten the extreme moment slammy for being the father of extreme. Jericho says Heyman still owes him $200 from ECW. Heyman says he's here to address Seth Rollins. Seth Rollins comes out with The Stooges. Rollins tries to bully Heyman but Heyman says he's an advocate. Rollins says his victory over John Cena was stolen last night, runs down Sting for his interference at Survivor Series, calls Cena a coward and wants a rematch with Cena but not tonight. John Cena makes his way to the ring. Cena tells Rollins he has no testicles, is out here whining and crying and hasn't learned how to be a man. Cena wants the rematch with Rollins and GM Jericho makes it official and it's a "Steel Cage Match". Rollins calls Jericho the worst GM ever and makes fun of Jericho while Heyman laughs. Jericho announces he's fighting Paul Heyman tonight and the fans will vote on the stipulation. Jericho leaves as Rollins and Heyman argue in the ring.

- Luke Harper and Big Show vs. Erick Rowan and Dolph Ziggler: Show beats down Ziggler early and tosses him into the barricade. Harper tags in and goes to work on Ziggler next. Show back in drops the elbow on Ziggler for a near fall. Harper back in, gets a near fall. Ziggler finally hot tags Rowan and Rowan cleans house on Harper. Harper slows down Rowan and tags Show. Rowan kicks Show but Rowan gets kicked by Harper. Ziggler tackles Harper and they tumble over the announcers table. Show knockout punches Rowan for the pinfall.

- Backstage with Chris Jericho and Fandango: Fandango tells Jericho he can take his slammy back if he wants it. Jericho tells Fandango to shut the hell up and when he gets done with Paul Heyman he's coming to dance on Fandango's face and then take back his slammy.

- The Bella Twins vs. Alicia Fox and Nattie Neidhart: Nikki with an early near fall on Fox. The Bellas double team Fox for another near fall. Brie ground wrestles Fox next. Fox finally hot tags Nattie and she unloads on The Bellas. Nattie locks Brie in the "Sharpshooter" and makes Brie tap out for the win. After the match, Nattie busts her husband, Tyson Kidd, checking on Brie to see if she's ok.

- Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel: Rusev and Lana are Jericho's guests. Lana brags about Rusev's win over Jack Swagger at TLC. Jericho interrupts them and asks why they're so mad all the time, if there is something going on between the two of them and if they're more than Putin's butt puppets. Jericho calls Lana a Communist Tramp and tells them to let their freak flags fly. Rusev says he'll crush Jericho and calls him a little man. Jericho says he knows someone that wants to fight Rusev and calls out Ryback. Ryback comes out and stares down Rusev as they trash talk each other. The trash talk continues until Rusev and Lana backs down and leaves the ring.

- Big E and Xavier Woods vs. Stardust and Goldust: The New Day gain control on the bizarre brothers early and chase both from the ring. Back and forth action from both teams. Woods hits a diving forearm for a near fall. Woods hits an enziguiri on Goldust. Stardust gets  back dropped to the floor by Woods. Woods dives off Big E and splashes both brothers. Big E and Woods hit the "Midnight Hour" for the pinfall.

- Kane vs Adam Rose: Rose gets in some kicks and a clothesline on Kane early. Kane boots Rose in the face then chokeslams both The Bunny and Rose. Kane covers Rose for the pinfall.

- Chris Jericho vs Paul Heyman: The WWE Universe voted for a "Street Fight Match". Heyman tries to reason with Jericho and call things even, he even tries writing Jericho a check. Jericho smacks the check book out of Heyman's hands. Brock Lesnar's music hits and out comes "The Beast". Lesnar gets in Jericho's face and Jericho hits a few forearm shots on Lesnar. Jericho goes for the "Code Breaker" but Lesnar throws Jericho down. Lesnar picks Jericho up on his shoulders and lays Jericho out with the "F5". Heyman raises Lesnar's hand in victory.

- After The Chris Jericho Attack: Fandango and Rosa Mendes come out and mock Jericho, celebrating with Jericho's slammy award. Roman Reigns comes to the ring and drops Fandango with a "Superman Punch" and a spear. Big Show makes his way to the ring. Reigns says he's going to knock Show out. Show says he owes Reigns one for last night and will put Reigns back on the injured list. Reigns "Superman Punches" Show off the apron. Show throws the steel stairs, pissed off, before leaving.

- The Miz (w/Damien Sandow) vs Jimmy Uso (w/Jey Uso): Jimmy chases Miz around ringside to start the match. Miz cheap shots Jimmy and climbs the ropes. Jimmy nails Miz on the way down. Sandow goes to interfere but Miz tells him not to. Miz applies a submission but Jimmy escapes and kicks Miz in the face. Miz goes to the floor and Jimmy goes airbourne, taking Miz out. Jimmy with a cross body for a near fall. Sandow gets in the ring and acts out everything. The referee gets distracted by Sandow, allowing Jey to sneak in and hit Miz. Jimmy super kicks Miz then hits the "Superfly Splash" from the top rope for the pinfall.

- Backstage Segment with Naomi and The Miz: Miz tells Naomi it's either Miz and her music deal or her husband. Miz will give her a chance to speak her mind on MizTV. Miz says Naomi is talented, this is a huge opportunity and maybe she shouldn't tell her husband about it.

- Backstage Segment with Seth Rollins: Rollins thinks it's ridiculous that he has to fight in a cage match with Cena 24 hours after their table match. Says this place is an unsafe madhouse but has Mercury and Noble to keep him safe. Rollins pushes for The Authority to be brought back to restore order in the company.

- "Steel Cage Match": John Cena vs. Seth Rollins: Rollins tries to climb out of the cage but Cena stops him. Rollins sends Cena face first into the cage wall. Cena slingshots Rollins into the cage wall, but Rollins lands on the wall and tries to climb out. Cena stops Rollins and bulldogs him off the top rope for a near fall. Cena climbs the cage but gets distracted by Mercury allowing Rollins to go for the cage door. Cena stops Rollins and both men hang out the door until Cena pulls Rollins back in. Rollins climbs the cage but Cena stops Rollins. Rollins counters Cena into the turn buckle power bomb for a near fall. Cena gains offense and goes into Super Cena mode. Cena goes for the "Five Knuckle Shuffle" but Rollins kicks Cena in the head. Cena blocks Rollins tossing him into the cage, hits a back body drop, tosses Rollins into the cage to knock Mercury off the outside cage then hits the "AA" for a near fall. Cena tries to go out the cage door but Noble shuts the door. Cena knocks Noble off the ring steps but Rollins recovers and stops Cena.

Cena sends Rollins head first into the cage and scores a near fall. Rollins hits a knee to the side of the head for a near fall. Rollins sends Cena into the cage three times but Cena counters the third and tosses Rollins. Cena crawls to the door but Mercury slams the door in Cena's face. Cena counters "Curb Stomp" with the "STF" submission. Rollins' briefcase ends up in the ring and Rollins tries to use it but misses.

Rollins eventually connects and gets a near fall. Rollins and Cena climb the cage and trade shots at the top. Cena "Super AA's" Rollins off the cage and both men are out. HERE COMES THE PAIN!! Brock Lesnar makes his way to the ring. Lesnar hits three german suplexes then the "F5" and lays Cena out. Rollins shakes Paul Heyman's hand then hits the "Curb Stomp" on Cena. Rollins grabs his briefcase and escapes the cage for the win to close out RAW.

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