Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 12.1.15: RAW Recap #RAW

By @B_Rock1978

What's up gang, welcome back to Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. All my moving is complete, I'm back from a week off of recapping and I'm now officially residing in Newton, North Carolina. But that's not why you came here. You came here for last night's RAW recap.....right? That's right, so let's get the show on the road shall we? Last night's RAW took place live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as WWE moved closer to WWE Tables, Ladders and Chairs in just a few short weeks.

What would The Authority and their new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus, throw at #1 contender, Roman Reigns, tonight? The Dudley Boys look to even things up with The Wyatt Family as they laid down a challenge. Rusev and Lana make their first public appearance together since announcing their engagement, on Miz TV. Is Charlotte turning into her father, by becoming the female version of the dirtiest player in the game?

- The New Day and Sheamus Promo: RAW kicks off with WWE World Tag Team Champions, The New Day. We get confetti falling from the rafters as New Day plan a celebration. Big E takes a minute to wipe his brow, blow his nose and threatens to shove a Steelers Terrible Towel down his pants. New Day next introduce WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus, who arrives in suit and tie attire. Sheamus gives props to New Day and thanks The Authority. Sheamus takes a moment to also thank Roman Reigns and mocks Reigns' 5 minute and 15 second title reign.

New Day and Sheamus dance and pose, with Sheamus stating we can forget Austin 3:16, cause Sheamus 5:15 just whooped your ass. Roman Reigns appears out of nowhere and knocks out Sheamus with a Superman Punch. Reigns takes the WWE World Title hostage and poses on the RAW stage with it.

- Backstage, Roman Reigns still has the WWE World Title and is hanging out with Dean Ambrose and The Usos. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon appear and order Reigns to hand it over. Reigns gives it to Stephanie, but promises he's winning it back in two weeks. Triple H announces that Sheamus will defend it against Reigns tonight, but Reigns has to beat Sheamus in 5:15 or less.

- Dolph Ziggler defeated Tyler Breeze, by pinfall: Breeze counters the Fameasser and plants a kick to Ziggler's head for a near fall. Breeze targets Ziggler's shoulder and gets another near fall, after dropping Ziggler on his shoulder. Ziggler counters the Kill Switch and gets a near fall back slide on Breeze. Both men pull off counters and near falls until Ziggler hits the super kick on Breeze and scores the pinfall. Summer Rae checks on Breeze as Ziggler celebrates on the RAW stage.

- Miz TV: With Special Guests Rusev and Lana: Miz mentions Rusev being injured and was unable to compete in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship tournament. The fans chant USA and chant for Lana, irritating Rusev. Rusev tells the fans to shut up and Lana is his. Rusev says no one sent him get well wishes, but Lana nursed him back to health. Lana finally arrives and says their engagement was the happiest day of her life, she and Rusev fought hard but loved each other harder, she never went all the way with Dolph Ziggler and her heart belongs to Rusev. Rusev states that he never went all the way with Summer Rae either. Rusev says he's going to break spirits and bodies in the ring, but his heart is Lana's outside the ring. Ryback interrupts as we get Ryback vs. Rusev next.

- Ryback defeated Rusev, by countout: Rusev and Ryback brawl on the floor, where Ryback sends Rusev into the barricade. Ryback next sends Rusev into the steel steps, which knocks Lana over. Rusev stops to check on Lana and ends up getting counted out. After the match, Rusev blames Ryback for what happened to Lana, as he helps her back to her feet.

- Backstage, Triple H congratulates Dean Ambrose on being the #1 contender to the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Triple H, however, states that if Roman Reigns doesn't beat Sheamus in 5:15 or less than Ambrose loses his I-C Title shot. 

- The Dudley Boys Promo: The Dudley Boys are in the ring and target the Wyatt Family. Bubba says the Wyatt Family failed to take out the Dudleys cause the Dudleys are still standing. The Dudleys reveal four tables all with the Wyatt's names on them. The Dudleys dare the Wyatts to come out. The lights go out and pop back on with the Wyatt Family on the RAW stage. Bray says the Dudleys should be careful inviting the devil out to their backyard. The lights go out and pop back on again and now Rowan, Harper and Strowman are at ringside. The Dudleys state that they have their own family here to help as ECW icon, Tommy Dreamer, arrives with a garbage can full of weapons. Dreamer and The Dudleys unload and chase off the Wyatts.

- The Dudley Boys and Tommy Dreamer vs. The Wyatt Family Went To A No Contest: The Authority announced this match right after the promo broke down into a fight. Bubba hot tags in and unloads on Harper. Rowan stops a pinfall attempt, which causes a six man brawl to errupt and forcing the referee to end the match. After the match, The Dudleys get laid out and Dreamer gets choked out by Strowman. Bray gives orders to his family to bring in the tables. The Dudleys are back up and send Bray off the apron and through a table at ringside. The Dudleys and Dreamer escape as The Wyatts throw a fit at ringside.

- Alberto Del Rio defeated Goldust, by pinfall: Goldust hits a power slam and a spine buster on Del Rio for two near falls. Goldust gets trapped in the corner and kicked in the back by Del Rio. Goldust is in the tree of woe and gets hit with the Del Rio top rope stomp. Del Rio covers and scores the pinfall. After the match, Jack Swagger hits the ring, chases off Del Rio and has a stare down with the WWE United States Champion. 

- Backstage, Becky Lynch asks Charlotte for a fun one on one non-title match, to show the world that there's more then just Paige. Charlotte agrees and mentions her dad, Ric Flair, being in town. Flair appears and lets out a wooooooooo to end the segment.

- The Lucha Dragons vs. The Usos Went To A No Contest: The Dragons and Usos all take turns hitting suicide dives on each other, until taking the action back into the ring. The New Day hit the ring and attack both teams causing the referee to throw out the match. The New Day escape out to the RAW stage and brag that no one won the match so they have no #1 contenders to the WWE World Tag Team Championship, so they're taking WWE Tables Ladders and Chairs off.

- Backstage, Stephanie McMahon announces a triple threat match for the WWE World Tag Team Championship at WWE Tables Ladders and Chairs with The Lucha Dragons vs. The Usos vs. The New Day. Roman Reigns, however, has to defeat Sheamus in 5:15 or less in order for The Usos to be allowed in the match.

- Sasha Banks defeated Brie Bella, by submission: Brie Bella unloads Yes Kicks on Sasha, as Naomi jumps up on the apron. Tamina jumps up on the opposite apron and distracts Brie. Sasha takes advantage of the distraction and locks Brie in the Bank Statement for the tap out victory.

- Backstage, The Usos and Dean Ambrose hype up Roman Reigns with a pep talk, so Reigns can win and allow the Usos and Ambrose to keep their matches.

- Roman Reigns defeated Sheamus, by DQ, in under 5:15. Sheamus retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Reigns sends Sheamus into the outside ringpost and finally gets Sheamus back into the ring, with under a minute to go. Reigns goes for the spear, but Rusev pulls Reigns to the floor, causing the DQ. After the match, King Barrett and Alberto Del Rio help Sheamus escape as Sheamus announces he, Barrett, Del Rio and Rusev are all now a faction called the League of Nations. The Usos and Dean Ambrose hit the ring to back Reigns up, as Reigns knocks Sheamus off the apron.

- Charlotte defeated Becky Lynch, by pinfall: Paige was on commentary for this match. Team BAD was backstage watching this match. Charlotte comes down on her ankle and it appeared that she rolled it. Becky stops as Charlotte appears to be badly injured. Ric Flair jumps up on the apron and starts talking to Becky. Charlotte pops up, playing opossum, rolls Becky up and scores the pinfall. After the match, Charlotte and Ric Flair celebrate on the RAW stage as Becky looks on shocked at what Charlotte just did to her.

- Backstage, Becky Lynch accuses Charlotte of cheating. Charlotte says she didn't cheat, that was her way of forcing Becky to step up her game and called it tough love. Charlotte walks off as Paige appears and tells Becky she's sorry for her loss.

- Backstage, Adam Rose has a segment called the Rosebush. Rose talks about Summer Rae, Dolph Ziggler, Rusev and Lana.

- Backstage, Stardust asks The Ascension to rise, but Titus O'Neil appears instead in a Santa hat. Titus chases off Stardust and barks.

- Sheamus, King Barrett, Alberto Del Rio, Rusev and The New Day defeated Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and The Usos, by pinfall, In A 7-On-4 Match: Ambrose lands an elbow drop on Sheamus for a near fall. Jimmy hits a super kick on Rusev. Del Rio hits a super kick on Jimmy. Reigns hits the Superman Punch on Del Rio and follows with another Superman Punch to Big E. Sheamus nails the Brogue Kick on Ambrose, covers and scores the pinfall. After the match, Rusev attacks Ambrose, but Reigns makes the save. Reigns gets attacked and dropped with a Sheamus Brogue Kick. The New Day pose and Sheamus is lifted up onto the League of Nations shoulders to celebrate to close out RAW.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 4.10.15: #Smackdown & #NXT Recap

By @B_Rock1978

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

*** NXT ***

- This week's NXT was the tournament semi-finals and finals taped at Wrestlemania Axxess, in San Diego, California, where the winner would get a shot at the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. 

- Hideo Itami vs. Neville: Itami applies a sleeper hold on Neville and hits a suplex for a near fall. Neville fires back with a super kick, but misses Itami, flying off the top rope. Itami hits the stalling corner drop kick and follows with the running kick. Itami covers and scores the pinfall. Itami advances to the tournament finals.

- Finn Balor vs. Tyler Breeze: Breeze hits a back heel kick, punches and two running forearms. Breeze goes for a third, but Balor counters with the "Slingblade". Balor hits a running drop kick in the corner on Breeze. Balor hits the double stomp on Breeze, covers and scores the pinfall. Balor advances to the finals.

- NXT shows a lot of backstage coverage of the company from Triple H at Wrestlemania. We see some interviews from current NXT talent giving their opinions on NXT.

- "Tournament Finals": Hideo Itami vs. Finn Balor: Itami hits the stalling corner drop kick in the corner. Itami with the flying kick, but Balor counters with "Slingblade". Balor goes to the top rope for the double stomp, but gets crotched on the ropes by Itami. Itami goes for the "GTS", but Balor counters and rolls up Itami for a near fall. Itami connects with the flying kick, covers and scores the pinfall. Hideo Itami wins the tournament and advanced into the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal at Wrestlemania. After the match, Itami and Balor shook hands.

- The rest of NXT, up to the end of the show, is a highlight package on Hideo Itami and his journey from starting out as KENTA, signing with WWE, highlights of his career all the way up to Wrestlemania 31 and WWE Superstars giving their opinions on Itami.

*** Smackdown ***

- This week Smackdown was taped in Dallas, Texas.

- In Ring Promo With Daniel Bryan: Bryan says he wants to make the WWE Intercontinental Championship special again and will defend it often. Bryan talks about Sheamus and Bad News Barrett and gets interrupted by Sheamus and Barrett. Sheamus says he and Barrett are going to kick Bryan's ass, cause they can. Dolph Ziggler hits the ring to even the odds for Bryan. Big Show is out next, brags about his Wrestlemania win and wants a piece of the action too. Roman Reigns evens things up, tackles Show and a brawl breaks out. Show, Barrett and Sheamus retreat to fight another day.

- In Ring Promo With The New Day: The New Day says they are here for the fans because they're here for a new day. The fans continue to hate on and boo The New Day.

- Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (w/Nattie Neidhart) vs. The New Day (w/Xavier Woods): Kofi lands some chops and a drop kick. Kofi hits the "Boom Drop" then goes for "Trouble in Paradise". The fans continue "New Day Sucks" chants, which distracts Kofi. Cesaro hits the european uppercut on Kofi and Kidd hits the spinning neck breaker. Kidd covers Kofi and scores the pinfall.

- Curtis Axel vs. Neville: Neville hits a cross body on Axel, then sends Axel to the floor. Neville hits a corkscrew cross body, slams Axel and hits "Red Arrow". Neville covers and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Cameron, Nattie Neidhart and Alicia Fox argue and slap each other, as they all claim they'll win the Divas Battle Royal on RAW.

- Nattie Neidhart vs. Alicia Fox (Cameron was Guest Referee): Fox hits a tilt-a-whirl slam on Nattie. Fox sends Nattie into the corner. Nattie counters and sweeps Fox's legs out from under her. Nattie locks Fox in the "Sharpshooter" submission and makes Fox tap out.

- After the Match: Cameron lays out Nattie and Fox both with DDT's.

- Bray Wyatt vs. Erick Rowan: Rowan goes to the top rope, but Bray rolls outside. Rowan follows, but gets taken out by a Bray clothesline. Bray hits a senton splash and rolls Rowan back in the ring. Bray hits "Sister Abigail" on Rowan and scores the pinfall.

- MizTV: Miz brags about his new movie, The Marine 4 and shows the movie trailer. Summer Rae interrupts, to remind Miz that she co-stars in it too. Miz takes full credit for making her a star, like he did for Damien Sandow. Miz belittles Sandow some more, until Sandow comes to the ring. Miz tells Sandow he'll shake his hand and forget everything that happened, as long as Sandow apologizes. Sandow says he's sorry he didn't do this a long time ago and punches Miz. Miz escapes, as Sandow destroys the MizTV props and gives Summer a kiss.

- "6 Man Tag Team Match": Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Roman Reigns vs. Bad News Barrett, Big Show and Sheamus: Reigns unloads punches, as Ziggler and Sheamus fight out to the floor. Bryan and Show take each other out. Barrett goes for the "Bullhammer", but Reigns counters and hits the spear. Reigns covers and scores the pinfall to close 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 3.20.15: #SmackDown & #NXT Recap

By @B_Rock1978

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

*** NXT ***

- This week, NXT, was filmed in Columbus, Ohio. NXT has recently started to tour the brand across the country, getting the NXT word out. #NXTColumbus

- Tyler Breeze vs. Kalisto: Kalisto hits a handspring kick on Breeze, than goes for "Salida Del Sol". Breeze counters the finisher and lays out Kalisto with the "Beauty Shot". Breeze covers Kalisto and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Alexa Bliss is in her home town of Columbus and will show NXT Women's Champion, Sasha Banks, what she's capable of tonight.

- Backstage, Finn Balor and Alex Riley have a chat. Balor will be scouting tonight, for Balor's match against Kevin Owens next week. Riley says he's humiliating Owens tonight and there will be no tomorrow for Owens. Balor reminds Riley about what Owens did to Sami Zayn and Adrian Neville.

- In Ring Promo With Enzo Amore, Big Cass and Carmella: How you doin? Cass tells Wesley Blake that they like to pump fists, but Blake needs to pump his brakes cause he's about to hit a roadblock. Enzo tells Blake and Buddy Murphy to skedaddle while they still have the tag titles. Enzo and Cass predict they are the next NXT World Tag Team Champions.

- Wesley Blake (w/Buddy Murphy) vs. Big Cass (w/Enzo Amore and Carmella): Cass goes for the "Soft Elbow", but Murphy gets on the apron. Carmella gets on the apron, next, as Cass hits a running boot on Murphy. Murphy flies off the apron, as does Carmella, from the boot impact. Cass is distracted, as Blake scores a rollup pinfall on Cass.

- Alexa Bliss vs. Sasha Banks: Bliss and Banks end up on the floor. Banks sends Bliss into the apron. Bliss sends Banks into the ring post. Bliss gets back in the ring and wins by countout, as Banks fails to make it back in the ring.

- Backstage, Kevin Owens, says he'll make Alex Riley wish he stayed as a commentator and can't wait to take out Finn Balor, next week.

- Backstage, Alexa Bliss, is happy she won in her hometown and will prove who's boss. Sasha Banks says she's not the boss cause she didn't pin Banks. NXT GM William Regal, announces Banks vs. Bliss next week for the NXT Women's Championship.

- Kevin Owens vs. Alex Riley: Owens hits three senton splashes, sends Riley into the barricade, slams Riley against the barricade and finishes Riley off with a pop-up power bomb, to score the pinfall.

- After the match: Owens goes for the apron power bomb on Riley, but Finn Balor hits the ring. Balor hits a forearm, sends Owens into the steel steps, then drop kicks Owens. Balor climbs the ropes, but Owens escapes, grabs his belt and kicks Riley on his way out as NXT closes out.

*** Smackdown ***

- This week's Smackdown took place in Kansas City, Missouri.

- In Ring Segment With Roman Reigns: Reigns is out and looks to comment on Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman, but gets interrupted by Mark Henry. Henry predicts that Reigns WILL beat Lesnar at Wrestlemania and shakes Reigns' hand. Seth Rollins and Kane interrupt next. Rollins predicts anything can happen at Wrestlemania and holds up his money in the bank briefcase. Rollins says he made sure Randy Orton couldn't be here tonight, so Rollins and Kane will face Reigns and Henry.

- Brie Bella (w/Nikki Bella) vs. Paige (w/A.J. Lee): Brie hits the running knee on Paige. Brie goes for a rollup on Paige, but Paige rolls through and rolls up Brie to score the pinfall.

*** Gauntlet Match ***

- "Match #1": Dean Ambrose vs. Stardust: Ambrose kicks out of the "Disaster Kick". Ambrose counters a sunset flip and scores the pinfall on Stardust.

- After the match: Stardust attacks Ambrose and sends him shoulder first into the ring post.

- "Match #2": Dean Ambrose vs. R-Truth: Truth makes the save for Ambrose, but gets distracted by Stardust. Ambrose hits "Dirty Deeds" on Truth and scores the pinfall.

- "Match #3": Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper: Harper hits the clothesline and a sit down power bomb on Ambrose and scores the pinfall. Harper spent part of the match working on Ambrose's injured shoulder.

- "Match #4": Luke Harper vs. Daniel Bryan: Harper goes for another power bomb, but Bryan counters out and locks in the "Yes Lock". Harper eventually taps out. Bryan took a sick suplex by Harper, right on his surgically repaired neck, one point in the match.

- "Match #5": Daniel Bryan vs. Dolph Ziggler: Ziggler countered the running knee with a "Famasser". Ziggler kicks out of a backslide, hits the "Zig Zag" on Bryan and scores the pinfall. Ziggler wins the gauntlet.

- After the match: Bad News Barrett cuts a promo on Bryan and Ziggler, than lays them both out with the "Bullhammer".

- "6 Person Tag Team Match": Tyson Kidd, Cesaro and Nattie Neidhart vs. Los Matadores and El Torito: El Torito flies off the top rope, but Nattie catches him and plants him with a power bomb. Nattie covers and scores the pinfall.

- Roman Reigns and Mark Henry vs. Seth Rollins and Kane: Before the match even starts, Henry is shown backstage laid out. Reigns goes it alone. Reigns beats the odds, hits the "Superman Punch" and the spear on Kane. Reigns covers Kane and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Reigns shoves Seth Rollins' security guards out of the way (who are protecting Rollins from any Randy Orton attacks). Orton's music hits and the guards get ready. Orton leaps the barricade by the commentary table and attacks Rollins in the ring. Orton DDT's two security guards and hits a power slam on Rollins. Rollins, escapes and runs for his life as Orton takes out Mercury and Noble with the "RKO" to end the show.

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 3.17.15: 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 3.6.15: #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. This week, Smackdown was in our nation's capital, Washington D.C. Last week we saw Bad News Barrett's WWE Intercontinental Championship returned to him only for it to be restolen and ending up back in Dean Ambrose's possession. Rusev bragged about his Fast Lane win over John Cena, then beat down Jack Swagger, who tried to stand up for Cena and America. Axelmania was running wild. Stardust attacked Goldust, disguised as a Rosebud. Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback defeated The Authority in six man tag action. Let's get to last night's recap as the road to Wrestlemania continues.

- In Ring Segment with Dolph Ziggler: Ziggler comes out to the ring, in possession of Bad News Barrett's WWE Intercontinental Championship. Ziggler says he never got his rematch for the title, because he made his boss mad, by stealing the show at Survivor Series. Ziggler says he will get his rematch at WrestleMania, in the ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship. Ziggler suggests that one other WWE superstar should be added to the ladder match, but Bad News Barrett interrupts Ziggler. Barrett talks trash and then Luke Harper appears from behind Ziggler and attacks. Barrett and Harper fight over the title, until Ziggler dropkicks them. Dean Ambrose hits the ring and chases off Barrett and Harper. Ziggler and Ambrose give chase to Barrett and Harper and begin brawling with them. R-Truth sneaks in the ring, grabs the title and runs off with it.

- Backstage, R-Truth tries to give the I-C title to Renee Young, but she doesn't want it. Truth says he'll find someone else to give it to and we also find out Truth has a fear of ladders.

- Los Matadores (w/El Torito) vs. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (w/Nattie Neidhart): Cesaro hits a European uppercut, but Fernando returns with a hurricanrana. Fernando hits an elbow on Cesaro, and Kidd gets knocked off the apron. Kidd pulls Diego off the apron, as Cesaro gets a near fall on Fernando, using the ropes for leverage. El Torito gets pulled into the ring, by Cesaro. El Torito goes for the gore on Cesaro, but Nattie pulls Torito to the floor. Cesaro plants the "Neutralizer" on Fernando and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Kane and Big Show argue over who lost their match on Raw, announce they are both entering the Andre the Giant Battle Royal at Wrestlemania and both predict they will win. Kane tells Big Show to watch his match against Ryback, so he can prove how dominate he is.

- Ryback vs. Kane: Kane with corner stomps, body shots and a splash for a two count. Ryback hits a splash, a spine buster, then calls for the "Meat Hook". Big Show jumps up on the apron and Kane almost collides into him. Kane, distracted by Show, catches a "Meat Hook" and a "Shell Shock" from Ryback. Ryback covers and scores the pinfall. After the match, Kane announces that Ryback must face Big Show now.

- Ryback vs. Big Show: Show lands a knee on Ryback, irish whips Ryback into the corner and delivers a shoulder block. Ryback gets Show in the corner, delivers shoulder blows and hits a spine buster on Show. Ryback goes for the "Meat Hook", but Kane gets on the apron. Ryback hits a "Meat Hook", taking out Kane, but gets knocked out with the "KO Punch" from Show. Show covers and scores the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment with The Bella Twins: The Bellas say that #GiveDivasAChance is about all of them and not just A.J. Lee. Nikki says she's been running the Divas Division why A.J. was at home and Nikki is the only voice of the Divas Division. Brie, dares A.J. to bring Paige out with her.

A.J. Lee (w/Paige) vs. Brie Bella (w/Nikki Bella): A.J. lands an armdrag, applies a wristlock, hits an elbow, sweeps Brie's legs and hits a dive from the ropes. Brie returns with corner slaps, head slams in the turn buckle and submission wrestling. Brie goes for a second rope drop kick, but A.J. sidesteps. A.J. hits an elbow, a clothesline, a neck breaker and drop kicks Brie to the floor. Nikki and Paige start arguing with each other, distracting Brie. A.J. applies the "Black Widow" submission and forces Brie to tap out.

- Backstage, Daniel Bryan says Dolph Ziggler is right about the ladder match at Wrestlemania possibly stealing the show. We'll see who leaves with the I-C Title tonight.

- Big E and Kofi Kingston (w/Xavier Woods) vs. Damien Sandow and The Miz: Kofi goes to work on Miz with an elbow, some punches and submission wrestling. Sandow is in and hits some punches on Kofi and a front slam. Sandow goes for the figure four, but Kofi kicks Sandow into the ropes, where Miz tags himself in. Miz yells at Sandow and orders him to leave the ring. During the arguing, Kofi tags in Big E. Kofi and Big E hit Miz with the "Big Ending" double team slam and score the pinfall. Sandow turned his back to the ring and refused to help Miz during the double team finisher.

- Jack Swagger vs. Rusev (w/Lana): Rusev and Swagger brawl on the floor at the bell. Swagger hits a clothesline and throws Rusev back to the floor. Swagger scoop slams Rusev and goes for the "Swagger Bomb". Rusev gets a foot up, countering the "Swagger Bomb". Rusev goes for a thrust kick but Swagger counters and turns it into the "Patriot Lock" submission. Rusev escapes to the floor, where Swagger follows. Swagger is still in control, as he tosses Rusev into the barricade. Back in the ring, Rusev lands a huge thrust kick to Swagger's face. Rusev locks in "The Accolade" submission and forces Swagger to tap out. After the match, Curtis Axel interrupts Rusev's celebration and appears on the Titantron. Axelmania will run wild on RAW, as it's announced that it'll be Rusev vs. Curtis Axel for the WWE United States Championship, this Monday.

- Backstage, Cameron, Summer Rae and Eva Marie argue over who's time it is to shine in the company with the #GivesDivasAChance movement.

- Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler
vs. Luke Harper and Bad News Barrett: R-Truth is on commentary for this match. Ambrose hits Barrett with some punches, a bulldog and the elbow off the ropes for a near fall. Harper is in and takes control of Ambrose with a suplex and a headlock before Ziggler is tagged in. Ziggler hits the "Famasser" on Harper. Harper hits a spinning slam on Ziggler. Barrett tries to interfere but Ambrose is in and clotheslines Barrett. Harper goes for his finishing clothesline but Ziggler counters. Ziggler hits the super kick then plants Harper with the "Zig Zag" Ziggler covers and scores the pinfall.

- After the Match: Barrett lays out Ambrose and Ziggler with the "Bullhammer". Barrett orders R-Truth to give back Barrett's I-C Title. Truth knocks Barrett out of the way and runs. Harper cuts off Truth's escape and Truth throws down the I-C Title. Harper goes to pick up the I-C Title, but gets punched by Truth and Truth attempts to escape with the I-C Title again. Daniel Bryan appears and Truth gives Bryan the I-C Title. Bryan starts the "Yes Movement" but gets attacked from behind by Stardust. Stardust grabs the I-C Title, climbs a ladder and celebrates to close out the show.

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

~B~