Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 1/17/17: RAW Little Rock Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, brings you the RAW Recap for the week.

This week RAW was live in Little Rock, Arkansas. This week's show kicked off with a small preview of what to expect at the Royal Rumble. Enzo and Big Cass battled Rusev and Jinder Mahal in tag team action. Ariya Daivari battled Lince Dorado one on one in Cruiserweight Division action. Sheamus and Cesaro defended the WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship against Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann battled Tony Nese in a non title match. Big E battled Titus O'Neil in a one on one match with Big E's Royal Rumble spot on the line. Cedric Alexander battled Brian Kendrick in one on one Cruiserweight Division action. The main event saw WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens, WWE United States Champion Chris Jericho and Braun Strowman battle Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn.

** RAW **

- RAW opens up with a tribute to the late Hall of Famer Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, who passed away Sunday morning.

- A tribute to Martin Luther King is shown.

- Roman Reigns Promo: Roman Reigns kicks off RAW in the ring with a microphone. Reigns says he's winning the WWE Universal Championship, main eventing Wrestlemania 33 and no one can beat him in a fair one on one match. Paul Heyman interrupts and heads to the ring. Heyman talks about Brock Lesnar being the man that everyone needs to fear at the WWE Royal Rumble. WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens and WWE United States Champion Chris Jericho interrupt next and give their input on winning at the WWE Royal Rumble. Seth Rollins arrives next and says you can't talk about a Wrestlemania main event without including Seth Rollins in the same sentence. Rollins says he's winning the WWE Royal Rumble and will main event Wrestlemania 33. The monster Braun Strowman interrupts next, gets in the ring and goes nose to nose with Roman Reigns. Brock Lesnar arrives next and heads to the ring.

Sami Zayn suddenly comes out of nowhere and attacks Strowman, which starts a huge brawl. Reigns, Rollins and Zayn triple team Strowman until Lesnar starts unloading on everyone. Lesnar suplexes Reigns and Zayn and then tells Strowman to bring it. Strowman backs off, as Reigns suddenly hits a Superman Punch on Lesnar. Reigns takes out Owens and Jericho, but gets planted by a Lesnar F5. Lesnar stands tall staring down Strowman who's on the RAW stage.

- Enzo and Big Cass vs. Rusev and Jinder Mahal: The match closes out with Rusev and Mahal working over Enzo. Cass hot tags and unloads on Rusev and Mahal. Cass near fall with the Empire Elbow on Mahal. Enzo sends Rusev to the apron where Cass hits a boot sending Rusev flying. Cass kicks out of a Mahal rollup and hits a boot on Mahal. Enzo and Cass finish off Mahal with the Rocket Launcher for the pinfall.
Winners: Enzo and Big Cass, by pinfall.

- Ariya Daivari vs. Lince Dorado: Austin Aries and Jack Gallagher were on commentary. The match closes out with Daivari yelling at Gallagher allowing Dorado to take control. Dorado gets a near fall springboard stunner on Daivari. Dorado goes to the top rope, but misses. Daivari hits a clothesline and then makes Dorado tap out to end the match.
Winner: Ariya Daivari, by submission.

- "WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship Match": Sheamus and Cesaro (c) vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson: The match closes out with Cesaro swinging Anderson then goes for the Sharpshooter, but Gallows boots Cesaro. Sheamus eventually comes in, drops Anderson, unloads on Gallows and then accidentally knocks out the referee. Gallows lands a boot on Sheamus and Anderson sends Sheamus into the ring post. Anderson and Gallows hit the Magic Killer on Cesaro and score the pinfall to win the titles, as a second referee hit the ring and counted. The first referee, however, changes the decision to a Gallows and Anderson DQ win, but no title change. After the match, Anderson and Gallows beat down the champs and lay Sheamus out with the Magic Killer.
Winners: Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, by DQ.

- Rich Swann vs. Tony Nese: Before the match can start, Neville attacks Swann from behind. Swann and Nese fight back and brawl with Neville as WWE Officials try to separate all three men.
Winner: No Contest

- Backstage, Neville says he's defeating Rich Swann at WWE Royal Rumble and winning the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

- The New Day Promo: The New Day are in the ring, talk about the WWE Royal Rumble and how it's every man for themselves. The New Day state that if one of them win then they all win and main event Wrestlemania 33. Titus O'Neil arrives and interrupts The New Day. Titus says he doesn't want to join New Day, he now wants to replace them. Titus asks for one of The New Day's Rumble spots, but they refuse. Titus says he'll just take it then and challenges one of them to put up their spot. Big E says he will, but if Titus loses he needs to stop bothering The New Day.

- Big E vs. Titus O'Neil: The match closes out with Titus working over Big E and talks trash. Titus locks in an abdominal stretch and mocks The New Day. Big E escapes, hits a series of clotheslines on Titus and then a belly to belly suplex. Big E hits a splash and then the Big Ending on Titus to score the pinfall.
Winner: Big E, by pinfall, to retain his Royal Rumble spot.

- Charlotte Promo: Charlotte mocks Bayley's childhood, meeting wrestlers and writing an essay about wanting to be a wrestler. Charlotte mocks Bayley and brags that she was born into wrestling and is a franchise player. Bayley finally interrupts and heads to the ring. Charlotte escapes the ring and runs up to the RAW stage. Bayley says that bringing up her childhood was unnecessary, she has passion and didn't have a dad that bred her into the business like Charlotte, but she did have a dad that took her to every event in their hometown even if they had no money. Bayley promises that she will end Charlotte's pay per view streak at the Royal Rumble.

- Backstage, Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens confront Braun Strowman about their tag match later and Strowman says he's eliminating everyone at the Royal Rumble. Strowman says he's going to make Reigns, Rollins and Zayn scream tonight.

- Cedric Alexander vs. The Brian Kendrick: The match closes out with Kendrick locking in the Captain's Hook on Alexander as Alicia Fox arrives at ringside. Alexander escapes and is distracted by Alicia, allowing Kendrick to attack. Kendrick mocks Alicia, but then gets hit with the Lumbar Check by Alexander. Alexander covers and scores the pinfall. After the match, Alicia tries to hug Alexander, but he brushes her off and walks away.
Winner: Cedric Alexander, by pinfall.

- We see a video of Nia Jax attacking Sasha Banks' knee before RAW went on the air earlier.

- Backstage, Nia Jax says that Sasha is a wannabe tough girl and she was doomed when she stepped up to Nia. Nia claims to have broken "The Boss".

- Backstage, Alicia Fox says she doesn't want to talk about what just happened with Cedric Alexander, flips out and then decides to go talk to Alexander.

- It's officially announced that Kurt Angle is returning to the WWE to be inducted into the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame.

- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho and Braun Strowman: The match closes out with Rollins unloading on Strowman until Strowman grabs Rollins by the throat. Zayn attacks Strowman from behind, but gets dropped to the mat. Strowman counters a Rollins Pedigree, but Rollins hits an enziguri instead. Reigns hits a Superman Punch on Strowman and Rollins suicide dives onto Owens and Jericho. Zayn gets a near fall cross body on Strowman. Strowman blocks the Helluva Kick, hits a clothesline and then a running power slam to score the pinfall on Zayn.

After the match, Strowman carries Zayn onto the RAW stage. Rollins hits Strowman from behind with a steel chair and then Reigns hits a spear on Strowman. Owens and Jericho attack Reigns and Rollins from behind and beat them down. Rollins plants Jericho with the Pedigree on the stage, but gets cracked with a steel chair shot by Owens. Owens hits Reigns with the steel chair and then power bombs Reigns through the announcers table. Owens stands over Reigns to end the show.
Winners: Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho and Braun Strowman, by pinfall.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.20.15: #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 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, this week. Smackdown, much like RAW did on Monday, served it's go home show to this Sunday's Fast Lane. Let's get to last night's results.

- Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz: Miz shows more frustration with Damien Sandow and orders him to go fetch him a towel. Bryan hits a frankensteiner and goes for the running knee, but Miz dodges out of the ring. Miz takes control and locks in the figure four leg lock. Bryan reverses the hold and ends up trapping Miz in the "Yes Lock" submission and forces Miz to tap out for the victory.

- Ryback vs. Kane: Ryback goes for the "Meat Hook" clothesline, but Kane counters and drops Ryback across the ropes. Kane hits the big boot and an elbow and gets a near fall. Ryback with the Thesz press, splash and a spine buster for a near fall. Ryback ends up reversing a Kane irish whip, which opens the door for a "Shell Shock" on Kane and the pinfall.

- Bad News Barrett vs. R-Truth: Dean Ambrose made an appearance on commentary tonight, watching Bad News Barrett. Barrett hits the "Winds of Change" on Truth, and tosses Truth in front of Ambrose. Barrett wastes time trying to get Ambrose's attention, but Ambrose ignores Barrett. Truth sneaks up behind Barrett and rolls Barrett up, stealing a pinfall.

- The Ascension vs. Big E and Xavier Woods: Woods gets double teamed by The Ascension, early in the match. Big E tags in and hits consecutive belly to belly suplexes on Viktor. Big E hits a clothesline on Konnar and looks to be in control. Big E goes for a splash but catches nothing but knees. The Ascension wipe out Big E with the "Fall Of Man" for the pinfall and The Ascension stay undefeated.

- Roman Reigns vs. Luke Harper: Reigns unloads on Harper early with corner punches. Harper sends Reigns to the floor where he hits a big boot on Reigns after tossing Reigns into the steel steps. Harper gets a near fall then hits the gator roll on Reigns. Reigns fights back but Harper hits a spinning side slam for a near fall. Reigns goes for the "Superman Punch" but Harper counters and nails a super kick. Harper looks to be in control until Reigns returns to offense and hits the spear on Harper for the pinfall.

- Big Show vs. Erick Rowan: Show attacks Rowan before the match even starts. Show tosses Rowan into the ring post and the steel steps. Show continues to beat down Rowan, as the match finally starts. Rowan tries to get in offense, but Show plants Rowan with the choke slam for the pinfall.

- Paige vs. Cameron: The Bella Twins were on commentary for this one, Nikki, kept a close eye on her opponent at Fast Lane, Paige. Paige hits knees on Cameron, early. Cameron plants Paige with a DDT for a near fall. Paige regains offense, hits a boot on Cameron, then applies the "PTO" submission. Cameron has to choice but to tap out.

- Backstage, Goldust cuts a promo and talks about his brother, Stardust attacking him on RAW. Goldust says he's facing Stardust at Fast Lane and getting his brother back. Stardust pops in after and says after Sunday everyone will forget the name of Goldust.

- Jimmy Uso (w/Jey Uso and Naomi) vs. Tyson Kidd (w/Cesaro and Nattie Neidhart): The match is underway when suddenly Rusev hits the ring. Rusev destroys The Usos, Kidd and Cesaro. Rusev has to be restrained by referees, as he drives punch after punch into Kidd. Rusev yells for John Cena to come out, but Cena no shows.

- Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler: Kane and Big Show are in Rollins' corner and Ryback and Erick Rowan come out to stand in Ziggler's corner. Ziggler hits the neckbreaker and elbow on Rollins for a near fall. Rollins dodges the "Famasser" and gets a rollup for a near fall. Ziggler goes for a backslide and gets a near fall. Ziggler lands the "Famasser" on Rollins and gets a near fall. Rollins gets sent to the floor and decides to slap Ryback in the face. Ziggler attacks Rollins from behind and sends Rollins back in the ring. Kane gets involved and distracts Ziggler. Rollins hits Ziggler with the turn buckle power bomb followed by the "Curb Stomp" and scores the pinfall. After the match, Rollins, Kane, Show, Mercury and Noble all attack Ziggler, Ryback and Rowan. Rollins "Curb Stomps" Rowan and clear out the good guys from the ring. Ryback gets back in the ring and starts cleaning house on The Authority. Ryback goes for the "Meat Hook" on Show, but Mercury, Noble and Kane grab Ryback. Show steps in and lands the knockout punch on Ryback, putting the big guy down. Show holds Ryback up as Rollins lands the "Curb Stomp" on Ryback. Smackdown closes out with The Authority celebrating.

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 1.20.15: #RAW Results

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 this week in the lone star state of Dallas, Texas. No more football for all those Cowboys down the street in Jerry's World, so wrestling is gonna have to do for ya. The go home show to the Royal Rumble is here and it's a special RAW. How special? It's so special that even the WWE Legends of the past came out tonight to watch. That's right it's the RAW Legends Reunion Show. Many Legends of the past have been advertised but will we see any other surprises? Find out in the RAW recap below.

- RAW kicks off with a Martin Luther King Tribute video.

- In Ring Segment with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman: Lesnar cuts Heyman off and actually speaks tonight. Lesnar says he wants Seth Rollins' ass, because Lesnar is here to fight. Lesnar gives Rollins 10 seconds to get to the ring, but Rollins no shows. Triple H's music hits and out comes "The Game". Triple H tries to calm down Lesnar, but states that Lesnar did start the fight last week with a german suplex. Heyman tries to calm down Lesnar as Lesnar wants Triple H now. Stephanie McMahon, Big Show and Kane are out next. Stephanie says they're not trying to make Lesnar feel defensive, but cooler heads need to prevail. Seth Rollins appears on the TitanTron next. Rollins tells Lesnar he's always two steps ahead of Lesnar and tells Lesnar to relax, cause he'll get his shot, right before Rollins takes his title. Heyman tells The Authority to get their boy, Rollins, on a leash before Lesnar leaves bodies laying. John Cena's music hits and out comes Mr. Hustle, Loyalty and Respect. Cena says they'll settle this on Sunday and has a message for The Authority. Everything The Authority does to Cena, lights a fire under him and he will take that fire to Royal Rumble and win the title. Stephanie and Rollins make fun of Cena, blame him for Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback getting fired, tell him the fans don't want to see him win at the Rumble and call Cena a failure. Triple H closes the segment out by announcing that in Cena's match tonight he must win in order to stay in the rumble and allow Ziggler, Rowan and Ryback to come back. Before Cena can agree or disagree to the idea, Triple H announces the WWE Universe will vote on the WWE app and make the decision for him.

- Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan: DB's first match back on RAW. DB unloads with kicks in the corner. Wyatt takes control with a right hand and stomps. DB hits a drop kick through the ropes and flies off the top rope and to the floor on Wyatt. Kane arrives and watches at ringside. DB gets hit with a head butt and sent back to the floor. Wyatt tosses DB into the barricade, then the apron. Wyatt continues to take control of the match with a clothesline, head locks and working on DB's repaired neck. DB finally makes the comeback, hitting a drop kick in the corner, then unleashing more kicks. DB with a hurricanrana for a near fall. DB hits a suicide dive to the floor on Wyatt. The referee gets distracted, allowing Kane to pull DB off the apron. Bryan gets thrown back in the ring where Wyatt awaits. Wyatt throws DB into the turn buckle, head first, then hits "Sister Abigail" for the pinfall. After the match, Kane is applauding DB's loss. Kane lays DB out with a choke slam, then unloads on DB with mounted punches until finally letting up.

- Backstage, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels and Triple H (The Kliq) are together again. Triple H is made fun of for wearing a suit now. Damien Sandow appears dressed as Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. The real Sean Waltman appears and Sandow stunt doubles him. The Miz appears and yells at Sandow to go change. Nash asks Triple H what kind of a show does he run here.

- In Ring Royal Rumble Legends Panel with Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels: All three give their opinion on John Cena's voting tonight and talk about the Rumble's that they have all won in the past. HBK predicts Bray Wyatt will win, Hogan predicts Daniel Bryan will win and Flair predicts Dean Ambrose will win. Big Show's music hits and out comes the giant. Show says the legends are jealous of Show and reminds Hogan about the time he beat him for the WCW World Title and chased Flair out of WCW. Show calls them all washed up has beens that beg for the fans attention. Show predicts he'll win the Rumble. Show threatens the legends and Flair stands up. Flair hits chops and punches on Show until getting hit with the Show knockout punch. Hogan and HBK check on Flair as Roman Reigns comes to the ring. Show tells Reigns to back off, but Reigns unloads on Show with punches. Reigns counters the choke slam and dodges the knockout punch before sending Show over the ropes. Show escapes up the ramp to end the segment.

- Backstage, John Cena finds out his title match and Ziggler, Rowan and Ryback's jobs will be on the line tonight. The WWE Universe voted yes at 65%.

- Dean Ambrose vs. Bad News Barrett: Ambrose and Barrett go back and forth early. Ambrose misses a clothesline, eats a kick and a running boot from Barrett. Barrett stays in control and scores a near fall with a knee to Ambrose's gut. Ambrose hits a bulldog and lands chops on Barrett. Barrett near fall rollup after countering an Ambrose corner charge. Ambrose hits a clothesline but gets crotched on the ropes by Barrett. Ambrose counters the "Bullhammer" then counters the "Wasteland" and hits "Dirty Deeds" on Barrett. Ambrose covers and scores the pinfall.

- Hey look it's the Dallas Cowboys at ringside.

- Big E and Kofi Kingston vs. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro: Xavier Woods announces he has an ankle injury. Kidd hits a drop kick on Big E. Kofi is in next and takes control of Kidd. Adam Rose runs distraction on the apron, allowing Cesaro to tag in. Cesaro goes to work on Kofi. Cesaro and Kidd with a double team move for a near fall. Cesaro knocks Big E off the apron and "Cesaro Swings" Kofi. Kidd and Cesaro hit a double team move during the swing for a near fall. Kofi fights back on Cesaro with corner kicks and scores a rollup pinfall out of nowhere on Cesaro.

- In Ring nWo Reunion: Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman are in the ring. Hall with the "hey yo" and the survey. Nash talks about the Monday Night Wars. The Ascension interrupt and make their way to the ring. The Ascension call the nWo three old dogs begging to be put out of misery. Claim that no team past, present or future is better than they are, especially one from WCW. Hall flips his toothpick in Konnar's face and we have a stand off. JBL stands up at the commentators table and rips The Ascension for coming out here in front of legends.

JBL reveals an APA shirt and out comes his former APA partner Ron (DAMN!) Simmons. Next out is the New Age Outlaws, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg. The Ascension are surrounded by Legends and have nowhere to run. Gunn and Dogg beat Konnar and Viktor into the corners. Konnar gets knocked to the floor and Viktor gets his head taken off by the "Clothesline From Hell" by JBL.

- Backstage, we find out John Cena will face Seth Rollins, Big Show and Kane. Cena has to win to keep his title shot at Rumble and get Ziggler, Rowan and Ryback their jobs back.

- Paige and Nattie Neidhart vs. Summer Rae and Alicia Fox: Summer spin kicks Nattie and Fox hits her in the corner. Fox with a northern lights suplex for a near fall. Paige is in finally and hits a clothesline and a drop kick. Nattie tosses Summer out to the floor. Page kicks Fox in the face and than applies the PTO submission. Fox ends up tapping out to end the match.

- Rusev vs. R-Truth: Before the match begins, Truth tells Rusev that  every American in the Rumble is coming after him. Truth gets some offense in early, but Rusev hits the thrust kick then applies "The Accolade" on Truth for the submission victory.

- Backstage, Lesnar tells Rollins he is not going to hurt him tonight. He hopes that Rollins takes Cena out and then Lesnar will take Rollins out on Sunday.

- The Miz vs. Jey Uso: Both guys will be in tag team action against each other, this Sunday at the Royal Rumble, with the WWE World Tag Team Championship on the line. Jey blocks the "Skull Crushing Finale" and Miz gets sent into the ring post. Jey goes to the top rope and hits the "Superfly Splash" for the pinfall.

- John Cena vs. Seth Rollins, Big Show and Kane: Triple H and Stephanie are ringside. Rollins hits a couple stomps in the corner on Cena, but Cena counters with a bulldog. Show with a backsplash in the corner on Cena. Cena tries to body slam Show, but can't hold him, as Show falls on Cena for a near fall. Rollins is in next, gets a near fall, then locks Cena in a sleeper hold. Show is tagged back in and goes to the second rope. Show misses the second rope splash, as Cena rolls out of the way. Super Cena emerges and hits the "Five Knuckle Shuffle" on Rollins and then goes for "AA". Mercury and Noble distract Cena but Cena ends up hitting the "AA" on a second attempt. Cena gets the near fall on Rollins, as Kane pulls Cena out of the ring. Show spears Cena on the floor and Cena barely makes it back in the ring at a 9 count.

Kane drops Cena with a chokeslam for a near fall. Rollins is in the ring and is setting Cena up for the "Curb Stomp" when suddenly............Sting appears on the titantron. The lights are out and when they come back on, Sting is on the ramp pointing at Triple H. Cena uses Sting's distraction to roll Rollins up for the pinfall.

After the match, Triple H is livid as Rowan, Ziggler and Ryback now have their jobs back. Triple H yells for Sting to come out and he doesn't belong here. HERE COMES THE PAIN! Brock Lesnar hits the ring instead and lays out Rollins. Lesnar then lays Kane and Show out with "F5's" as Rollins escapes to end RAW.

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

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, 12.13.14: #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 Columbus, Georgia and was the final show before this Sunday's TLC and Stairs pay per view. (WWE is for real now calling this Sunday's pay per view "Tables, Ladders, Chairs and Stairs".) Smackdown consisted of a face to face with John Cena and Seth Rollins. The Miz plays more head games with Naomi and The Usos. Main event time saw a six man tag match with Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback vs. Kane, Big Show and Luke Harper. Let's get to this week's Smackdown results and their build up to TLC and S.

- In Ring Segment with John Cena and Seth Rollins: Cena begins to talk about TLC when he gets cut off immediately by Seth Rollins. Rollins tells Cena to shut up, his act is tired, Cena talks a lot about the future but Rollins IS the future, Cena is going to see a new standard this Sunday when Rollins wins and finally tells Cena his time is over and Rollins' time is now. Cena says Rollins finally became a man by standing confident on his own with no Shield or Authority backing him up, Rollins will now have no excuses when he loses, Cena is the future and he's still here. Rollins says he'll put Cena through a table and mark the beginning of the end of John Cena. Cena says Rollins' confidence is hurting him, will fail at pushing Cena out like many others have tried, Cena has the guts, passion and drive to never give up and will stick his foot up Rollins' ass.

- Tyson Kidd and Cesaro vs. The Usos: Back and forth action early. Cesaro scoop slams Jey for a near fall. Cesaro gets dumped to the floor where Jimmy flies with a splash and takes out Cesaro. The Miz who's on commentary takes a phone call and says he has to go talk to someone, which is Jimmy's wife, Naomi. Cesaro meanwhile gets a near fall with a rolling uppercut. Cesaro swings Jimmy then tags in and out with Kidd working on Jimmy. Jimmy goes for a tag but Jey is on the floor, after being taken out by Kidd. Jimmy finally hot tags Jey. Jey unloads on Cesaro and gets a near fall with a samoan drop. Kidd breaks up another pin attempt then gets taken out by The Usos. Jey plants a super kick on Cesaro and Jimmy flies from the top rope with the "Superfly Splash" on Cesaro for the pinfall.

- Backstage Segment with Naomi and The Usos: Jimmy wants to talk to Naomi about The Miz bothering her. Naomi says Jimmy is messing with her confidence and can make her own decisions. Naomi walks away as Jey tells Jimmy to get his head straight.

- Nikki Bella (w/Brie Bella) vs. Alicia Fox: Mat wrestling early on by the two Divas. Nikki hits a front slam on Fox and mocks her by putting a foot on her chest for a one count. Nikki applies a submission hold but Fox breaks it and lands a tilt-a-whirl back breaker on Nikki. Fox hits a northern lights suplex for a near fall. Fox misses a corner kick and Nikki lands a forearm. Nikki hits "Rack Attack", covers and scores the pinfall. 

- Big E (w/The New Day) vs. Goldust (w/Stardust): Goldust gets a few shots in early. Goldust knees Big E in the head after he charged at Goldust. Big E catches Goldust with a clothesline then hits the "Big Ending" for the pinfall.

- Jack Swagger vs. Titus O’Neil: Titus tries mocking Swagger, so Swagger takes Titus down then mounts him with punches. Swagger sends Titus to the floor where Titus tosses Swagger into the ring post. Titus connects with punches, a fall away slam, a clothesline then ties Swagger in the ropes. Titus goes for another fall away slam but Swagger counters into the "Patriot Lock" and makes Titus tap out. After the match, Rusev and Lana come out and taunt Swagger with the WWE United States Championship as Swagger stares them down.

- Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback vs. Kane, Big Show and Luke Harper: Ziggler and Rowan work over Kane early. Rowan unloads punches on Show on the apron and then to the floor. Show sends Rowan into the ring post. Harper hits his big clothesline on Rowan. Kane is back in and he and Rowan take each other out with a double clothesline. Ziggler finally tags in and gets a near fall with an elbow on Kane. Ziggler hits the "Famasser" for a near fall. Harper distracts Ziggler, allowing Kane to hit the big boot. Later in the match, Ziggler jumps on Show and applies a sleeper. Show spins Ziggler off, drops Ziggler with a choke slam and gets a near fall. Show irritated that Ziggler kicked out goes for the knockout punch. Ziggler ducks, hits "Zig Zag" then makes the tag. Ryback hits a spine buster for a near fall after Kane breaks up the pin. Rowan boots Kane and then tosses him into the barricade. Ryback hits the "Meat Hook" and the "Shell Shock" on Harper, covers and scores the pinfall. After the match, Kane hits Ryback with a steel chair. Rowan tosses Show into the steel steps. Ziggler super kicks the steel chair into Kane's face. Ryback unloads steel chair shots on Kane as Ziggler and Rowan slam a ladder into Harper. Ziggler climbs the ladder and leaps off, splashing all three opponents. 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.