WLWB Special: My Top 5 Favorite TNA Moments In 2016, So Far

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you my latest wrestling blog.

Last week I provided you all with my latest blog stating whatmy top 5 own personal favorite moments were in the WWE so far in 2016. This week I'm moving down to the little engine that could that resides in Orlando, Florida. This is my Top 5 personal favorite moments of TNA in 2016, so far.

#5: Beer Money Reuniting and Winning the TNA World Tag Team Championship One Last Time: Whether heels or faces, I've always had a soft spot for James Storm and Bobby Roode. Both men are TNA Originals and have sacrificed so much for TNA to try to get the product out there. When TNA put Roode and Storm together as Beer Money back in 2008, I was immediately hooked on their gimmick. I mean who doesn't love two guys that love to drink and make money? Beer Money was born. Storm and Roode together would go on to have many memorable feuds and win the TNA World Tag Team Championship together a total of 5 times. TNA kicked off 2016 with a returning James Storm wanting nothing more than to have fun again in TNA and wanting to do it with his best friend Bobby Roode. Beer Money was back. James Storm went on to win a Feast Or Fired Contract for a future shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championship. Beer Money's big night came in March, when Storm cashed in Feast Or Fired and along with Roode defeated The Wolves to win the TNA World Tag Team Championship. The reunion and title run, however, hit a last call, as Beer Money dropped the titles to The Decay the next night and then Bobby Roode left TNA and signed with NXT. Though it only lasted three months, my love for Beer Money belongs on my top 5 list, hands down.

#4: Drew Galloway Wins The TNA World Heavyweight Championship: Whoever would have thought that the man who was once known as Vince McMahon's Chosen One in the WWE would finally get his big break in the wrestling business. After being misused by the WWE, Drew McIntyre, was released by the company. Just like a shark smelling blood in the water, TNA swooped in and signed Drew McIntyre, who now goes by Drew Galloway, to a TNA contract. Galloway kicked off 2016 by winning the Feast Or Fired briefcase, which had a contract inside for a future TNA World Heavyweight Championship match. Drew Galloway cashed in his contract on Matt Hardy in March, after Matt Hardy successfully defended his championship. Galloway quickly defeated Matt Hardy and became the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion. By winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, Galloway may have just proven to Vince McMahon that he really was a Chosen One.

#3: Signing Damien Sandow: Another story of a talented individual that was misused by Vince McMahon in the WWE. Damien Sandow who had a huge fan following was destined to be great in the WWE, however, Vince McMahon didn't see things that way and released Damien Sandow in early 2016. TNA knew talent when they seen it and signed Damien Sandow to a TNA contract once he became available. Sandow officially made his debut with TNA in August and went by the name Aron Rex. Upon Rex's arrival he has already gone face to face with TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley and is currently feuding with Drew Galloway. This past week at TNA Bound for Glory, Rex added his first TNA Championship to his resume, as he became the first ever TNA Grand Champion. As long as TNA can stay afloat, I'm expecting big things from Aron Rex in 2017.

#2: Bobby Lashley Wins TNA World, X Division and King of the Mountain Championships: One thing you can say about Bobby Lashley is he is a dominant force in TNA Wrestling. Lashley proved that this year as he won three different TNA championships in 2016 and held all three of them at the same time. Lashley's dominance began in June, as he faced Drew Galloway in a Knockout Or Tapout Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Lashley went on to defeat Drew Galloway by knockout and claimed the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Eddie Edwards and the X Division was next on Bobby Lashley's radar. Lashley went on to defend his TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Eddie Edwards in July, who was defending his TNA X Division Championship as well. Lashley came out victorious, making him a TNA World and X Division Champion. Next up was James Storm and his King of the Mountain Championship on Bobby Lashley's radar. Lashley and Storm met one on one with Lashley coming out victorious yet again, making Lashley a TNA World, X Division and King of the Mountain Champion. Lashley's reign with all three titles didn't last long though, as he threw down the X Division Championship and the King of the Mountain Championship, calling them both unworthy championships.

#1: Broken Matt Hardy: As goofy as the gimmick may seem sometimes, Matt Hardy has stumbled onto probably one of the greatest gimmicks of his career with Broken Matt Hardy. Whether he is playing the piano poorly, talking in his fake accent, shooting off fireworks at his opponents, going to great wars in his backyard ring, flying drones or chanting delete, Broken Matt Hardy has become one of TNA's biggest hits right now. Hardy debuted the Broken Matt Hardy character at the end of May, after losing an I Quit Match to his brother, Jeff Hardy, where Matt Hardy ended up being taken out on the stretcher. Matt Hardy claimed to now be broken, talked with a new accent and sought out to delete his brother Jeff Hardy. The Hardys met in what was called The Final Deletion and was one of TNA's highest rated segments. The Final Deletion consisted of the Hardys battling in a backyard style ring at Matt Hardy's estate, which saw the use of drones and fireworks. Broken Matt Hardy would go on to break his brother Jeff Hardy, reform The Hardy Boys tag team with their broken personalities and win the TNA World Tag Team Championship at Bound For Glory. The Hardy Boys recently had a second version of The Final Deletion take place called Delete Or Decay, where they battled Abyss and Crazy Steve in Matt Hardy's backyard estate. Just how popular has Broken Matt Hardy's new gimmick gotten? Ask WWE fans who now chant "delete" during boring WWE matches.

So there you go that is my top 5 TNA moments of 2016, so far. Thanks for taking a moment to read my blog, be sure to follow me at @B_Rock1978 and please follow us at @TripleThreatCLE, for all of your sports, wrestling and entertainment needs.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 4.21.15: #RAW Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW recap from last night's show.

- This week's RAW took place in Albany, New York. It's the go home show to this Sunday's Extreme Rules.

- In Ring Promo with Randy Orton: Orton is inside the ring, with a steel cage lowered around him. Orton says he's breaking Seth Rollins' jaw, so we won't have to listen to him run his mouth anymore. Seth Rollins arrives and interrupts Orton. Rollins says Orton has anger issues, he's better than Orton and promises Orton will not be winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on Sunday. Orton says he's going to "RKO" every son of a bitch he sees backstage and before the night's over he'll "RKO" Rollins too.

- Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper: Ambrose and Harper end up brawling on the floor. Harper gets tossed into the announcers table and the steel steps. Ambrose gets tossed into the crowd, where Harper follows. Ambrose and Harper brawl in the crowd, back to ringside, up the ramp and to the stage. Harper tries to power bomb Ambrose off the stage, but Ambrose counters out. Harper tosses Ambrose off the stage, but Ambrose lands unharmed. Harper retreats and escapes to the back.

- Backstage, the Prime Time Players scare Mercury and Noble. Seth Rollins threatens backstage personnel. Triple H thinks Rollins looks nervous, Rollins claims he's not, but asks Triple H for more security. Triple H reminds Rollins that Randy Orton is just one guy.

- "#1 Contenders Match": The Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day: Kalisto kicks Big E in the face, then tosses Big E and Kofi Kingston to the floor. Sin Cara and Kalisto climb the ropes and dive out onto Big E and Kofi. The referee counts to ten after Kofi slides back in the ring. Xavier Woods held onto Sin Cara's leg causing Sin Cara to be counted out. The New Day are the #1 Contender's to the WWE World Tag Team Championship.

- After The Match: Randy Orton hits the ring and hits an "RKO" on Woods and Kofi. Big E chooses to back off.

- Fandango vs. Curtis Axel: Axelmania was running wild, but then halted again. Fandango hits the top rope leg drop and scores the pinfall.

- In Ring Promo with Triple H: Triple H announces the return of Tough Enough. Kane interrupts to tell Triple H he doesn't think Seth Rollins is worth The Authority's investment and gives Triple H his two week notice. Seth Rollins is out next and says to let Kane just quit and calls Kane a coward. Kane calls Rollins a spoiled brat and wouldn't be champion if not for Kane. Triple H seperates the two and announces that Kane will be at ringside at Extreme Rules for the Rollins vs. Orton match. No one can get in or out of the steel cage unless they go through Kane. Kane thanks Triple H and shakes his hand. Rollins is then forced to deal with it and shake Kane's hand by Triple H.

- Backstage, Triple H tells Seth Rollins he needs to start appreciating Kane, having the title doesn't make you the man, proving it does. Triple H announces Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler later. Rollins says he's no longer the future, he's the man.

- Naomi vs. Brie Bella: Brie hits a drop kick, a running knee and a missile drop kick for a near fall. Naomi sends Brie into the turnbuckle. Brie ducks a cross body block, but eventually gets hit with Naomi's "Rear View". Naomi covers and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Heath Slater tells Erick Rowan he's going to be the next WWE United States Champion. Randy Orton comes outta nowhere and hits the "RKO" on Slater.

- In Ring Promo with Roman Reigns: Reigns wants to fight and tells Big Show to bring his big ass to the ring. The inspirational Bo Dallas, however, arrives instead. Dallas calls Reigns the Tim Tebow of the WWE, fails every chance he's given, but one day he will be WWE World Heavyweight Champion, all he has to do is "Booooolieve". Reigns knocks Dallas out with the "Superman Punch" then spears Dallas in half. Reigns says he's bringing the fight to Big Show and will win the last man standing match. "Booooo-lieve that!"

- Sheamus vs. Zack Ryder: Sheamus "Brogue Kick" to Ryder then grabs a mic. Sheamus beats the hell out of Ryder while insulting Ryder, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and the fans. Sheamus with another "Brogue Kick" on Ryder. Sheamus starts insulting New Yorkers, next, as he sets Ryder in the corner. Dolph Ziggler hits the ring and hits the "Zig Zag" on Sheamus, chasing Sheamus from the ring.

- In Ring Promo with John Cena: Cena talks about Rusev, their Russian Chain Match at Extreme Rules and will prove Wrestlemania wasn't a fluke, it was a statement. Cena opens up the U.S. Open Challenge and Kane answers this week.

- "WWE United States Championship Match": John Cena (c) vs. Kane: Kane misses a splash and Cena goes for the "Five Knuckle Shuffle". Kane counters and choke slams Cena for a near fall. Kane argues with the referee, then goes for the "Tombstone". Cena counters out and drops Kane with the "AA". Cena covers and scores the pinfall. Cena retains the WWE United States Championship.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins is shown laughing that Kane lost.

- Backstage, The Miz gets interrupted by John Cena, who's getting attacked by Rusev. Rusev uses his chain to wrap around Cena's throat to apply "The Accolade".

- "The Miz Hollywood Gimmick On The Line": The Miz vs. Damien Sandow: Sandow gets a near fall DDT. Sandow goes for the "Skull Crushing Finale" but Miz counters with a near fall rollup, with a handful of tights. Miz goes for the "Skull Crushing Finale", but Sandow counters out. Summer Rae turns on Sandow and rakes his face with her nails as Miz distracts the referee. Miz hits Sandow with the "Skull Crushing Finale" and scores the pinfall. Miz remains The Miz.

- After The Match: Miz grabs a mic and reminds us that "I'm The Miz and I'm.........." getting an "RKO" outta nowhere from Randy Orton, who snuck in the ring.

- Backstage, Bray Wyatt cuts another creepy, cryptic promo.

- Adam Rose vs. Ryback: Ryback made quick work of Rose. Ryback hits the "Shell Shock" and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Kane is told The Authority are making fun of him on social media. Kane storms in the room. Seth Rollins apologizes to Kane, appreciates Kane and is dedicating his match tonight to Kane. Randy Orton lurks in the background.

- Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler: Rollins goes for the turn buckle power bomb, but Ziggler counters with a sunset flip near fall. Ziggler another near fall with a super kick. Ziggler sets Rollins up for the "Zig Zag", but Sheamus comes out and distracts Ziggler. Rollins lands a kick, the turn buckle power bomb and a modified DDT. Rollins covers and scores the pinfall.

After The Match: Triple H makes his way to the ring. Rollins says he'll beat Randy Orton at Extreme Rules. Triple H takes the mic and predicts a Rollins win. Rollins grabs the mic back and says he dismantled Ziggler, he'll beat Orton by himself and render Kane's presence useless. Kane makes his way to the ring, but Triple H, Mercury and Noble block Kane's path and the steel cage lowers to protect Rollins. Before the cage lowers completely, Randy Orton sneaks in the ring and gets locked in alone with Rollins. Rollins tries to escape by climbing out of the cage, but Orton lays Rollins out with a super "RKO" off the top rope. Kane laughs at Rollins to close out RAW.

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 4.14.15: #RAW Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW recap from last night's show.

- This week's RAW took place in jolly ol' London, England.

- In Ring Promo with John Cena: John Cena issues the WWE United States Championship Open Challenge, to kick off RAW. Bad News Barrett, with huge cheers from his native England fan base, asks for a shot at the title.

- "WWE United States Championship Match": John Cena (c) vs. Bad News Barrett: Cena applies the "STF", but Barrett makes the ropes for a break. Barrett lands two solid kicks and gets a near fall. Barrett is able to hit another kick and "Wasteland" for another near fall. Cena blocks the "Bullhammer", hits the "AA", but Barrett kicks out at two. Barrett counters another "AA", hits the "Bullhammer", but Cena kicks out at two. Barrett goes for another "Bullhammer", but Cena counters with the springboard stunner. Cena hits "AA", covers and scores the pinfall to retain the WWE United States Championship.

- After The Match: Lana appears and distracts Cena, allowing Rusev to attack Cena from behind and beat Cena down with a chain. Lana announces The Authority granted Rusev a Russian Chain Match at Extreme Rules for the WWE United States Championship, against John Cena.

- #1 Contender's Divas Battle Royal": Alicia Fox, Cameron, Naomi and Paige were the final four. Naomi hits a double "Rear View" on Cameron and Fox. Paige eliminates Cameron, as Naomi eliminates Fox. Back and forth action between Naomi and Paige. Naomi kicks Paige, but misses the "Rear View" attempt. Paige hits a kick and tosses Naomi for the elimination. Paige is the #1 Contender to the WWE Divas Championship.

- In Ring Promo with Paige: Paige talks about coming up in the WWE, how it feels winning the battle royal in her home country and in front of her family. Naomi hits Paige from behind and lays the beating down on her. Naomi repeatedly throws Paige into the barricade, slaps Paige and talks trash before finally leaving.

- Backstage, Bray Wyatt sends a message to an unknown opponent. He's going to rip the love out of their body and replace it with good ol' fashioned fear. Fear is stronger than love. FOLLOW THE BUZZARDS!

- Lucha Dragons vs. The Ascension: Kalisto makes the hot tag, unloads on Viktor and gets a near fall. Kalisto tosses Konnor to the floor and lays out Viktor. Sin Cara flies and takes Konnor out on the floor. Both Lucha Dragons are back in the ring and hit their double team finisher on Viktor to score the pinfall. LUCHA LUCHA LUCHA!!

- In Ring Promo with Roman Reigns: Reigns says Brock Lesnar brought a brutal fight at Wrestlemania, Reigns took it to Lesnar like he said he would've and proved that he could've won if not for Seth Rollins. Reigns says he's beaten Rollins before, so he considers himself the next WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Reigns talks about Big Show screwing Reigns out of a future title shot and calls Show a giant bitch. Show appears on the TitanTron and brags about his wins, Reigns' failures and will make sure Reigns continues to fail. Reigns calls Show sack less, will shove Show's Andre The Giant trophy down his throat and retire him permanently. BELIEVE THAT!

- After The Promo: Show comes out of nowhere and attacks Reigns on the stage. Show tosses Reigns into the RAW LED board, then into the taxi prop, parked on the stage. Show puts Reigns on the roof of the taxi, then choke slams Reigns through the roof of the taxi.

- Randy Orton vs. Cesaro: Tyson Kidd ends up getting involved in this one, giving Orton the DQ win. That was until Kane came out. Kane restarts the match but makes it a handicap match.

- "Handicap Match": Randy Orton vs. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd: Orton hits the hanging DDT on Kidd. Cesaro pulls Kidd to safety before Orton can hit an "RKO". Orton chases the duo outside, but gets double teamed. Kidd hits an elbow drop for a near fall. Orton returns and hits Cesaro with the power slam and hits Kidd with the "RKO". Orton covers Kidd and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins refuses to face Dolph Ziggler tonight. Instead he wants to face Noble and Noble will lay down for him. Noble disagrees and suggests Kane should lay down since Kane has caused all of The Authority's faults. Rollins agrees, says Kane has no choice and Kane walks off pissed.

- Adam Rose vs. Dean Ambrose: Ambrose hits the bulldog, goes for the top rope elbow, but Rose rolls outside. Ambrose suicide dives Rose on the floor and brings the fight back in the ring. Ambrose hits the slingshot clothesline and "Dirty Deeds" on Rose to score the pinfall.

- Backstage, Big Show tries to talk some sense into Kane, about what is the right thing to do. Kane says he's facing Seth Rollins and will do what's best for business.

- Stardust vs. Fandango: Fandango misses the top rope leg drop. Stardust capitalizes and hits the "Disaster Kick" to score the pinfall.

- After The Match: Fandango says he's figured out why he keeps losing. Cause he's not dancing with the whole world. His old theme music hits and the crowd all start humming to the music.

- Backstage, Daniel Bryan tells Kane he's disappointed in him. Kane tells Bryan to leave. Bryan says that if Kane is a man he'll refuse to lie down to Seth Rollins later. 

- Seth Rollins vs. Kane: Kane gets in Rollins' face, but lays down. Rollins covers, but Kane kicks out at two. Kane lays out Mercury and Noble and goes for the choke slam on Rollins. Rollins orders him to stop, but Kane drives him to hell. Kane signals for the "Tombstone", but has second thoughts. Kane lays down and let's Rollins score the pinfall. Kane storms off after the match.

- The Miz vs. Damien Sandow: Miz lands some stomps on Sandow. Miz gets distracted by Summer Rae at ringside and gets laid out by Sandow's backbreaker/neck breaker combo. Miz counters the "Skull Crushing Finale", but Sandow counters the counter with a rollup and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, the Prime Time Players poke fun at Los Matadores and El Torito.

- Ryback vs. Luke Harper: Harper hits a gator roll on Ryback. Ryback catches Harper and plants him with a power bomb. Ryback goes for the "Meat Hook", but Harper rolls to the floor. Ryback follows and wins by DQ, after Harper hits Ryback with the top of the announcers table cover.

- After The Match: Dean Ambrose hits the ring and unloads on Harper. Ambrose goes for "Dirty Deeds" but Harper escapes.

- Backstage, Naomi acts like she's sorry for attacking Paige, but then laughs about it. Naomi feels she should be #1 Contender, says A.J. Lee was never a legend and Naomi is taking her opportunities without asking now.

- Dolph Ziggler vs. Neville: Ziggler hits a huge super kick on Neville for a near fall. Neville fights back and goes for "Red Arrow". Ziggler dodges, forcing Neville to land on his feet. Ziggler hits "Zig Zag" and scores the pinfall.

- After The Match: Ziggler helps Neville up, but Ziggler gets attacked from behind by Sheamus. Sheamus hits a "Brogue Kick" on Neville, but Ziggler returns fire on Sheamus. Ziggler and Sheamus go to the floor, where Ziggler leaps off the announcers table on Sheamus. Sheamus knocks Ziggler out with a "Brogue Kick" and poses.

- In Ring Promo with The Authority: Since both Rollins and Orton won their matches tonight, they both get to add stipulations to their Extreme Rules match. Randy Orton comes out to make his decision. Rollins chooses to ban the "RKO" in their match. Orton chooses to ban The Authority from the match by making it a Steel Cage Match. Rollins is livid but says he's not scared. The Authority end up attacking Orton, but Orton fights back. Orton throws Mercury and Noble to the floor, then power slams Rollins. Mercury saves Rollins from a hanging DDT, but gets an "RKO" for his troubles. The Authority retreat as Orton stares Rollins down, ending RAW.

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 4.3.15: #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 ***

- NXT was back home at Full Sail University this week.

- In Ring Promo with Sami Zayn: Zayn was last seen getting taken out by Kevin Owens. Zayn thanks everyone for their support and talks about the recent NXT tour. Zayn says while on tour the only person he thought of was Kevin Owens. Zayn says that the Owens he was in the ring with last was not the same Owens he's known, he's a completely different person. Zayn says he's figured Owens out though, he will kick Owens' ass and win back his NXT World Title.

- Rhyno vs. A Local Wrestler: The local wrestler didn't receive a name announcement at all. What he got was a few punches from Rhyno and an easy "Gore". Rhyno covers and scores the pinfall.

- In Ring Promo with Rhyno: Rhyno says he's in NXT to make a statement, he came here for the NXT World Title and puts Sami Zayn, Finn Balor and Kevin Owens on notice. GORE GORE GORE! 

- Bayley vs. Emma: Bayley reminds Emma of the slap in the face Emma gave her last week, before the ladies go at it. Bayley goes for a splash on Emma, in the corner, but Emma moves. Emma connects with the "DilEMMA", but wastes time after. Emma hits a cross body on Bayley and again wastes time, this time doing some dancing. Bayley sneaks in a rollup on Emma and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Bayley helps Emma to her feet, has a few words for her, then leaves the ring.

- Backstage, Becky Lynch says how she was close to winning the NXT Women's Title at Takeover, everyone has been given a one on one opportunity, except her, it's her title, her empire, and feels it's her time. WELCOME TO N'BEX'T

- Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy vs. The Lucha Dragons: Blake and Murphy, the NXT World Tag Team Champions, give a non-title match to The Lucha Dragons, this week. Sin Cara hits a springboard head butt, kicks and a springboard cross body on Murphy. Cara gets sent to the apron, then gets pushed off by Blake. Murphy hits a suplex, Blake follows with a frog splash to score the pinfall.

- Backstage, Rhyno confronts Sami Zayn. Rhyno says he doesn't care about vendettas, he came to NXT to win the NXT World Title. So the line to get a NXT World Title shot starts behind Rhyno.

- Jason Jordan vs. Tye Dillinger: Dillinger hits a reverse atomic drop, a series of chops, a russian leg sweep and finishes with a kick to Jordan's head. Dillinger ends up getting hit with a hot shot on the ropes by Jordan. Jordan grabs Dillinger and plants him with the overhead suplex to score the pinfall.

- "2 Out Of 3 Falls Match" Tyler Breeze vs. Hideo Itami: Breeze hits two straight running forearms, but misses the third. Itami lands a knee to the gut, a kick to the chest, more kicks, a back heel kick, lands a drop kick and finishes Breeze off with a flying boot. Itami covers and scores the pinfall. Itami leads 1-0.

- Match #2: The bell sounds to start match number two and Breeze can barely stand on his feet. The referee orders Itami to stay back so he can check on Breeze. Breeze, April Fool's Itami, hits the "Beauty Shot" and scores the pinfall. Match is tied 1-1.

- Match #3: Breeze and Itami go all out in the final match. Both men struggle to get back to their feet. Breeze lands a kick to Itami's chest, Itami demands more, so Breeze slaps him. Itami lands slaps, a back hand, kicks and a back heel kick. Itami misses a drop kick and Breeze misses the "Beauty Shot". Itami lands another back heel kick and a drop kick. Breeze, out of nowhere with the "Beauty Shot". Breeze covers, scores the pinfall and picks up the 2-1 victory, to close out this week's NXT.

*** Smackdown ***

- Smackdown was taped this week in Fresno, California.

- In Ring Promo with The Authority: Seth Rollins says he would've gave Brock Lesnar his rematch tonight for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, if he wouldn't have gotten suspended. Randy Orton interrupts and says that he should be the first in line for a title shot, because he's still owed one and he beat Rollins at Wrestlemania. Orton rips on The Authority and singles out Kane, telling him what a joke he's become. Kane orders Orton vs. Big Show and Orton might get a World Title shot if he can win.

- Randy Orton vs. Big Show: Orton gets Show hung up on the ropes and drops Show with the hanging DDT. Orton goes for the "RKO" but Mercury attacks Orton causing a DQ.

- After the match: The Authority jump Orton and beat him down. Orton breaks free, tackles Rollins and unloads punches. Kane pulls Orton off and choke slams Orton. Ryback hits the ring and dismantles The Authority. Ryback hits a "Shell Shock" as Orton hits an "RKO" on Kane and Mercury. Seth Rollins grabs his title and runs for his life.

- Nattie Neidhart vs. Naomi: The Bella Twins were on commentary for this one. Nattie catches Naomi's legs and goes for the "Sharpshooter". Naomi rolls through and gets a near fall rollup. Naomi grabs Nattie and plants her with an inverted DDT. Naomi covers and scores the pinfall. Naomi and Nikki Bella eye ball each other after the match.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins laughs about beating down Randy Orton. Kane decides to give Orton a World Title shot, unless Rollins thinks he can't win. Rollins knows he can win. The segment ends with Dean Ambrose walking out of Kane's personal bathroom, stinking it up. A pissed off Kane orders Ambrose to fight Luke Harper tonight.

- Backstage, Roman Reigns says Wrestlemania changed his life, he thinks he proved himself, took an ass kicking but kept coming back, Rollins may be the champion, but Reigns will beat him and become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. BELIEVE THAT!

- The Miz vs. R-Truth: Truth goes for a lockup, but Miz reverses and plants Truth with the "Skull Crushing Finale". Miz covers and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Damien Sandow hits the ring, attacks Miz and lays Miz out with the "Skull Crushing Finale". Sandow puts on sunglasses and takes in the fans cheers.

In Ring Promo with John Cena: The United States Championship will now be an opportunity, it'll represent a beacon like the Statue of Liberty and just like on RAW, Cena throws out an open title shot. Rusev and Lana appear. Rusev says he never lost at Wrestlemania, he's a super athlete, calls Cena a coward and wants a rematch at Extreme Rules. Cena says Rusev is either drunk or stupid cause he did lose at Wrestlemania and tells Rusev to why wait for Extreme Rules. Rusev says he'll crush Cena at Extreme Rules and the Russian flag will hang from the rafters. Rusev points for the flag to come down, but the American flag drops instead.

- Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper: Both men begin brawling on the floor. Harper ends up throwing Ambrose into the timekeeper area. Ambrose fires back with a flying forearm. Harper tosses Ambrose into the ring post and then power bombs Ambrose through a table, ending the match in a no contest. 

- Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus: Bad News Barrett is on commentary. Bryan counters "Ten Beats" with repeated head butts. Bryan gets sent to the floor and is bleeding from the forehead. Sheamus distracts the referee, as Barrett lays Bryan out with the "Bullhammer". Bryan gets counted out and Smackdown ends with Sheamus getting the victory.

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

~B~