Weekend 3 Count 11/5/17

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you the Weekend 3 Count. W3C brings you wrestling news, rumors and recaps from around the wrestling world. You'll find news rumors and recaps involving WWE, NXT, Impact, ROH, Lucha Underground, NJPW, House of Hardcore, NWA, ICW, CZW, FIP, PWG, AAW, EVOLVE, PROGRESS, SHINE, SHIMMER, BEYOND and any Indy promotion that I find an interesting story or a cool discovery in. Be sure to check out the W3C every Sunday afternoon at @TripleThreatCLE

** Theme Song of the Week **
This week's theme song goes to Rosemary, who will battle Taya Valkyrie tonight at Impact Bound For Glory.

*** WWE ***

- Kurt Angle Announced As RAW Team Captain: This past week on RAW, Stephanie McMahon returned and informed Kurt Angle that he will lead Team RAW in the men's 5-On-5 Elimination Match at WWE Survivor Series. If Team RAW doesn't win then Kurt Angle will be fired.

- Shane McMahon Announced As Smackdown Live Team Captain: This past week on Smackdown Live, Shane McMahon announced that he will lead Smackdown Live in the men's 5-On-5 Elimination Match at WWE Survivor Series.

- Nia Jax Returns: After missing a few weeks back to back in what many were saying due to personal reasons, Nia Jax returned to action this past Monday on RAW.

- Luke Harper and Erick Rowan Return: This past week at a live event in Dublin, Ireland, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan made their WWE in ring return as The Bludgeon Brothers.

- AJ Styles Granted A World Title Match: This past week on Smackdown Live it was originally announced that AJ Styles would meet Rusev in a qualifying match for WWE Survivor Series this Tuesday on Smackdown Live. Shane McMahon, however, announced on Thursday afternoon that AJ Styles instead will meet Jinder Mahal for a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

- RAW 25th Anniversary: WWE announced this week that the 25th Anniversary of Monday Night RAW will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York live on Monday January 22nd 2018. WWE have already promised that a bunch of legends will be present for the show.

- More RAW 25th Anniversary News: WWE announced that The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and Kevin Nash have been signed for the 25th Anniversary. It's unknown if they'll appear on RAW or if it's for the Meet and Greet that takes place at the Manhattan Center on the same day. The Manhattan Center was the original arena used when Monday Night RAW began 25 years ago, it's only fitting that WWE would include it some how. 

- Wrestlemania 35 News: According to sources the WWE are already in the voting process on deciding where Wrestlemania 35 will take place in 2019. As of right now the final 3 cities in the running are Philadelphia, Detroit and New York. Many think that Detroit will win due to the new sports arena that was built in the downtown area.

- Emma Released: WWE announced this week that they have released Emma from her WWE contract. This actually comes as a surprise because they recently pushed Emma into getting her match against Asuka at WWE TLC. Sources are also saying that Emma asked for her release from the company.

- Darren Young and Summer Rae Released: Moments after the announcement of Emma being released hit the internet, Darren Young and Summer Rae were announced as the next ones released. WWE tried to get Young over with his make Darren Young great again gimmick with Bob Backlund, but it never took off. Summer Rae hasn't been seen or heard from since last year, so her release wasn't a surprise.

- Ronda Rousey Begins Training: It has been reported that former UFC fighter Ronda Rousey has begun training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Expect Ronda to make her WWE debut sometime in the near future. 

** 205 Live Recap **

- Drew Gulak tries to get in a special Halloween Power Point Presentation about why kids shouldn't be eating Halloween candy until Akira Tozawa interrupts for their match. 

- Drew Gulak vs. Akira Tozawa: The match closes out with Tozawa hitting a suplex on Gulak, sending Gulak outside. Tozawa hits a suicide dive and then tosses Gulak back into the ring. Tozawa drops Gulak, heads to the top rope and hits the senton to score the pinfall.
Winner: Akira Tozawa, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Cedric Alexander thinks it's funny that Brian Kendrick and Jack Gallagher really thought he'd turn on Rich Swann and join them tonight. Alexander hands Swann a clown nose and promises to give Kendrick and Gallagher a clown tonight.

- Brian Kendrick vs. Rich Swann: Swann and Cedric Alexander arrived dressed in clown suits. The match closes out with Swann countering the Captain's Hook submission and hits a super kick, sending Kendrick outside. Swann hits a suicide dive on Kendrick. Jack Gallagher tries to interfere, but Alexander stops him. Swann hits a super kick on Kendrick and then a Phoenix Splash to score the pinfall.
Winner: Rich Swann, by pinfall.

- "Fright Night, Fatal Four Way, No DQ Match": Ariya Daivari vs. Gran Metalik vs. Mustafa Ali vs. Tony Nese: The match closes out with Metalik hitting Daivari with a pumpkin, lays him on the table and then goes to the top rope. Nese unloads a kendo stick shot on Metalik and then dumps candy corn all over the ring. Nese goes to the top rope, but gets back body dropped through a table and on the candy corn. Ali throws a pumpkin pie in Daivari's face and then lands a kick. Ali leaps off the top rope and uses a broom stick to hit a leg drop on Daivari to score the pinfall.
Winner: Mustafa Ali, by pinfall.

*** NXT ***

- Lio Rush Social Media Blunder: Lio Rush, who just signed on with NXT has already accidentally made enemies in the locker room within the company. After the announcement of Emma being released from the company went public, Rush tweeted out the following on Twitter: "I guess these are the things that happen when you're not TRULY ready for Asuka." This tweet gained alot of attention from other WWE superstars not finding Rush's comment funny at all and forced Rush to tweet out an apology for his actions. The following superstars fired back on Rush for his tweet.

* Peyton Royce: "Wow kid. didn't you just get here? Professionalism goes a long way."

* Dash Wilder: "So busy trying to be a comedian, you forget you're a dumbass."

* Jack Gallagher: "Apologising because people didn't like your joke, not for joking about someone losing their job. Also, try the English classes at the PC."

* Bray Wyatt: "You ain't going to make it here with the wolves, kid."

- WarGames Rules Officially Announced: This past week on NXT tv, it was the official episode that made the announcement of WarGames returning at NXT WarGames. NXT announced the rules to this year's WarGames match.

* One member from each team will begin the match.
** All three teams will be contained inside separate shark cages by the entranceway, that didn't start in the match.
*** After five minutes, the remaining members from one team will be released from their shark cage and allowed to enter the match.
**** After three minutes, the remaining members from a second team are released from their shark cage and enter the match.
***** Following one more three minute period, the final team  members are released from their shark cage and enter the match.
****** After all teams have entered, the first team to score a pinfall or submission win the match.

*** Impact Wrestling ***

** Impact TV Recap **

- Rosemary and Allie vs. Sienna and KC Spinelli: The match closes out with Sienna attempting a kick, but nails KC. Allie hits the Code Breaker and Rosemary hits a suplex, allowing Allie to score the pinfall.
Winners: Rosemary and Allie, by pinfall.

- Bobby Lashley And American Top Team Promo: Lambert says they will expose Moose and Bonnar as loud mouths who can't fight their way out of a paper bag. Lambert plans to expose wrestling and fans will then stop coming.

- Moose and Okabayashi vs. Nakajima and Kitamiya: The match closes out with Okabayashi going to the top rope and delivering a big splash to score the pinfall.
Winners: Moose and Okabayashi, by pinfall.

- At the LAX hideout, Eli Drake and Chris Adonis arrive and get pat down. Drake tells Konnan that he and Adonis will get rid of Johnny Impact and oVe later tonight and they won't be able to make it to Bound For Glory. LAX doesn't seem too confident in Drake's promise. 

- "Six Pack Challenge Match": Trevor Lee vs. Dezmond Xavier vs. Sonjay Dutt vs. Petey Williams vs. Matt Sydal vs. Garza Jr.: The match closes out with Lee hitting a power bomb on Dutt for a near fall. Xavier hits a flip kick to the head on Lee and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Dezmond Xavier, by pinfall.

- Gail Kim Promo: Gail talks about becoming the very first TNA Knockouts Champion, Allie is her friend, but she'll be her enemy at Bound For Glory and Gail plans on taking home the Knockouts Championship after Bound For Glory.

- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Eli Drake and LAX vs. Johnny Impact and oVe: The match closes out with Jake Crist hitting a cross body on Drake as Impact takes out LAX. A six man brawl breaks out which sees Jake flip over the ropes and to the floor taking out Ortiz. Impact hits a sunset flip into a pinfall on Santana for the win.
Winners: Johnny Impact and oVe, by pinfall.

- After the match, oVe and LAX brawl as Drake and Adonis attack Impact. Santana leaps off the stage, taking out oVe. Drake sends Impact into a corner exposed turnbuckle. Adonis uses a box cutter to cut up the mat and exposing the wood floor under the mat. Drake plants Impact with the Gravy Train on the wood flooring. Drake celebrates as Impact is left laid out to end the show.

- Impact Releases: Impact Wrestling announced this week that the following wrestlers and officials have been released from Impact: Referee Robert King, Referee Brian Hebner, Marshe Rockett, Rockstar Spud, Taryn Terrell, MJ Jenkins, Eddie Kingston, Robbie E, Jeff Jarrett, Low Ki and Reno Scum.

- James Storm Leaving?: Impact Wrestling announced this past week that James Storm's contract expires in January of 2018 and he's shown no signs of resigning with Impact Wrestling. Storm has finished up his scheduled tapings with Impact Wrestling leading into January.

*** RING OF HONOR ***

** ROH TV Recap **

- TK O'Ryan vs. Jonathan Gresham: The Kingdom and The Motor City Machine Guns both get ejected from the match for trying to interfere. The match closes out with Marseglia returning and pulling the referee out of the ring causing a DQ.
Winner: Jonathan Gresham, by DQ.

- After the match, The Kingdom beat down Gresham until The Motor City Machine Guns hit the ring and make the save. 

- Cody Rhodes Promo: Cody says that since he's the top guy it's time to right some wrongs. Cody mentions The Addiction ruining a young up and comers chance and announces he's giving Scorpio Sky an ROH World Heavyweight Championship Match right now. 

- "ROH World Heavyweight Championship Match": Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Scorpio Sky: The match closes out with Sky getting sent into the corner, but ducks a clothesline. Sky with a german suplex, but Cody comes back and rakes Sky's eyes. Cody applies the American Death Lock submission and gets the tap out win.
Winner: Cody Rhodes, by submission, to retain the ROH World Heavyweight Championship.

- Coleman's Pulpit With Special Guest Kenny King: King says he was willing to gamble on himself and he beat Kushida. King says he's a fighting champion and will defend his title anywhere. Coleman mocks King and says he heard he can get women but can't keep them.

- The Addiction vs. Jay Lethal and Kushida: The match closes out with Kazarian hitting an inverted DDT on Kushida, but Lethal connects with the Lethal Injection on Kazarian. Daniels grabs Lethal and hits the Angels Wings, but Kushida hits Daniels with a modified DDT. Kushida locks Daniels in the Hoverboard Lock submission and gets Daniels to tap out.
Winners: Jay Lethal and Kushida, by submission.

- Dalton Castle Wins Soaring Eagle Tournament: Last weekend Ring of Honor Wrestling held its yearly ROH Soaring Eagle Tournament. The tournament consisted of eight ROH wrestlers battling it out in tournament action with the last one left becoming the 2017 Soaring Eagle winner. Dalton Castle survived the tournament and became the 2017 Soaring Eagle winner. You can check out the quick recap of the event below.

** ROH Soaring Eagle Recap **

The special event took place live in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

- "Soaring Eagle Cup First Round Match": Dalton Castle defeated Flip Gordon.

- "Soaring Eagle Cup First Round Match": Frankie Kazarian defeated Jay White.

- "Soaring Eagle Cup First Round Match": Matt Taven defeated Jay Lethal.

- "Soaring Eagle Cup First Round Match": Christopher Daniels and Cody Rhodes went to a time limit draw, eliminating both men from the tournament.

- "Soaring Eagle Cup First Round Match": Silas Young defeated Cheeseburger. Since Cody and Daniels went to a draw, ROH announced this match in the tournament to get it back to an even four wrestlers remaining.

- "ROH World Tag Team Championship, Triple Threat Match": The Motor City Machine Guns (c) defeated The Dawgs (Rhett Titus and Will Ferrara) and Hangman Adam Page and Nick Jackson.

- "Soaring Eagle Cup Finals, Fatal Four Way Match": Dalton Castle defeated Silas Young, Frankie Kazarian, and Matt Taven to win the tournament.

*** Beyond Wrestling ***

- Friction Between Brandon Watts and Zenshi: This past weekend at Beyond Apocalypse Dudes, Zenshi walked out on Brandon Watts after Watts submitted in their match, giving them the loss. Zenshi seemed upset over Watts submitting and walked out on Watts, refusing to help him to his feet. You can check out the Apocalypse Dudes Recap below.

- The Ace Romero And Josh Biggs Feud Heats Up: This past weekend at Apocalypse Dudes, Ace Romero challenged Josh Biggs to a future match. Biggs showed up right then and there and brawled throughout the arena with Ace. The Beyond locker room ended up emptying out to separate both men.

** Apocalypse Dudes Recap **
Apocalypse Dudes took place in Wooster, Massachusetts.

- "Open Challenge Match": Josh Briggs defeated Brian Milonas, by pinfall with a diving moonsault.

- The Amityville Project (Mike Verna and Ryan Galeone) defeated The American Gaijin (Jay Freddie and Rory Gulak), by pinfall with a powerbomb from Galeone into a Swanton from Verna on Gulak. 

- Sage Phillips defeated Dante Caballero, by pinfall with Pure Dynamite.

- Hot Wheelz ("Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams and Wheeler Yuta) defeated Brandon Watts and Zenshi, by submission with an elevated Tombstone clutch deathlock from Yuta on Watts.

- Ace Romero defeated John Silver, by pinfall with a swinging slam.

- Team PAWG (Jordynne Grace and LuFisto) defeated The Hooligans (Devin and Mason Cutter), by pinfall with the ATM.

- "Supercop" Dick Justice vs. Orange Cassidy went to a No Contest after Justice "shot" and "killed" a camera man while trying to arrest Cassidy.

- Alexxis, Anthony Stone, and Da Hoodz (Davey Cash and Kris Pyro) defeated Anthony Green, Brick Mastone, Davienne, and Mikey Webb, by pinfall with a Hood Cutter on Webb

- Matt Riddle defeated JT Dunn, by submission with the Bromission.

- "Valhalla Rules Match": Doom Patrol (Chris Dickinson and Jaka) defeated The Viking War Party (Alexander Rudolph and Jake Parnell), by pinfall with a folding press on Rudolph.

- "Powerbomb Independent Championship Match": Jonathan Gresham (c) defeated Flip Gordon, by countout to retain the title.

- Zack Sabre, Jr. defeated Martin Stone, by pinfall with a bodyscissors Gedo Clutch.

- The Unbreakable F'n Machines (Brian Cage and Michael Elgin) defeated EYFBO (Angel Ortiz and Mike Draztik), by pinfall with the Drill Claw from Cage on Ortiz.

And that's this week's W3C! Join me every Sunday afternoon as I bring you news, recaps and rumors all around the wrestling world!

Wrestling Lockup With Brandon 4/4/17: RAW Orlando Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestlemania has come and gone, but have no fear as we are only 364 more days away from Wrestlemania 34!! Ok I'm getting a little ahead of myself there, let's take it one day at a time shall we? Let's kick this off with the post Wrestlemania edition of Monday Night RAW! RAW was live this week in Orlando, Florida, what surprises did WWE bring us on what is usually one of the best RAW's of the year, with a fired up rowdy crowd?

** This Weeks Card **

- The Hardy Boys defended their WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship against Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.
- WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville battled Mustafa Ali in a non title match.
- The New Day battled the roster debuting The Revival from NXT.
- WWE RAW Women's Champion Bayley, Sasha Banks and Dana Brooke battled Charlotte, Nia Jax and the returning Emma in a Six Woman Tag Team Match.
- Enzo and Big Cass battled Sheamus and Cesaro in a #1 Contenders Match.
- Sami Zayn battled Jinder Mahal.
- Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe battled Seth Rollins and a mystery partner.

- Promos from: Roman Reigns, Vince McMahon and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman

- A New RAW General Manager was announced!

** RAW **

- Roman Reigns Promo: Roman Reigns is in the ring and is immediately bombarded with "You Suck", "Delete", "F*** You Roman", "Asshole", "Roman Sucks", "Go Away" and "Shut The F*** Up" chants. Reigns smirks and simply says "This is my yard now". Reigns drops the microphone and walks off.

- "WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship Match": The Hardy Boys (c) vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson: The match closes out with Jeff getting crotched on the ropes by Gallows. The Club boot Jeff and go for the Magic Killer. Matt makes the save and Jeff hits Twist of Fate on Anderson. Matt tags in and hits Twist of Fate on Gallows. Jeff hits the Swanton Bomb on Gallows and Matt scores the pinfall. A lot of "Delete" chants and "F*** That Owl" chants directed at Impact Wrestling.
Winners: The Hardy Boys, by pinfall to retain the WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship.

- Neville vs. Mustafa Ali: Before the match, Neville brags about his win over Austin Aries. The match closes out with Ali missing the inverted 450 Splash and crashing on the mat. Neville goes for the Red Arrow, but refuses to do it after the fans go crazy wanting to see him do it. Neville instead applies the Rings of Saturn submission and makes Ali tap out.
Winner: Neville, by submission.

- Backstage, a limousine pulls into the parking lot and out steps Vince McMahon.

- Vince McMahon Promo: Vince thanks the fans for being the great fans that they are and helped make Wrestlemania 33 the Ultimate Thrill Ride. Vince announces a Superstar Shakeup draft next Monday. Vince also announces that Stephanie McMahon going through the table last night has put her out of action for awhile. The fans chant "Yes" and "Delete" pissing Vince off. Vince announces that the new General Manager is a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Teddy Long immediately interrupts, dancing, and thinking it's him. Vince tells Teddy it's not him. Teddy says "My bad, holla holla holla". Vince announces Kurt Angle as the new RAW GM. Angle gets a "Welcome Back" chant and he says it's good to be home on RAW.

- The New Day vs. The Revival: The New Day state that they had fun hosting Wrestlemania 33, issue an open challenge and it's answered by NXT's The Revival. The match closes out with Big E getting sent to the floor, but Woods is able to fight off Dawson and Wilder. Woods and Dawson trade shots and then Woods drops Dawson with a boot. The Revival hit the Shatter Machine on Woods and score the pinfall. After the match, The Revival attack Kofi and destroy Kofi's ankle, leaving Kofi in pain.
Winners: The Revival, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Enzo and Big Cass ask Kurt Angle how The Hardy's got title shots. Angle announces Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Enzo and Big Cass with the winner becoming the #1 Contenders.

- "Six Woman Tag Team Match": Bayley, Sasha Banks and Dana Brooke vs. Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax and Emma: The match closes out with Dana and Sasha double drop kicking Nia to the floor. Bayley hits a crossbody on Nia as Charlotte and Sasha brawl. Charlotte goes for Natural Selection, but Sasha counters it into the Banks Statement submission for the tap out win. After the match, Charlotte shoves Emma. Nia splashes Charlotte in the corner and then drops an elbow on her. 
Winners: Bayley, Sasha Banks and Dana Brooke, by submission.

- Backstage, Sami Zayn hopes to develop a great relationship with Kurt Angle and hopes to not be drafted to Smackdown Live. Jinder Mahal interrupts and says he was robbed last night by Gronk of the New England Patriots. Sami and Mahal argue so Angle puts them in a match.

- Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman Promo: Heyman tells us all a bedtime story that Lesnar tells his kids before they go to sleep. The story talks about Goldberg going to Suplex City and taking an ass kicking. And The ending is a happy one as no one hears from Goldberg again. Heyman says Lesnar now needs a new opponent and the fans begin a "We Want Balor" chant. Heyman offers the opportunity to Roman Reigns to see who's yard the ring really belongs to. Braun Strowman interrupts and heads to the ring. Strowman says that he's not done with Reigns yet, but when he is maybe Lesnar will be next. Lesnar laughs as he stares down Strowman. Strowman eventually backs down and leaves the ring, as the fans chant "Bull****".

- Backstage, Chris Jericho talks about facing Kevin Owens at WWE Payback. Owens and Samoa Joe suddenly attack Jericho from behind and leave Jericho laid out.

- Backstage, Kurt Angle tells Seth Rollins that Chris Jericho is not going to be cleared to tag with Rollins tonight, but he'll find Rollins a partner.

- "#1 Contenders Match": Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Enzo Amore and Big Cass: The match closes out with Cass hitting a sidewalk slam, the Empire Elbow and a big boot on Cesaro. Enzo and Cass go for the Rocket Launcher, but Sheamus hits a Brogue Kick on Cass. Sheamus shoves Enzo into Cesaro who destroys Enzo with an uppercut for the pinfall.
Winners: Sheamus and Cesaro, by pinfall, to become the new #1 Contenders.

- Jinder Mahal vs. Sami Zayn: The match closes out with Mahal in control of Zayn and then connects with a knee. Zayn counters a Mahal punch and hits the Exploder Suplex into the corner on Mahal. Zayn charges and hits the Helluva Kick for the pinfall.
Winner: Sami Zayn, by pinfall.

- Seth Rollins and ???? vs. Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens: Kurt Angle chooses the returning Finn Balor as Rollins' partner. The match closes out with Balor unloading on Owens with chops, but Owens blocks a chop and lands an elbow. Balor goes to the top rope and kicks Joe when he tries to stop Balor. Owens dodges the double foot stomp and gets a near fall slam. Balor counters the Pop Up Power Bomb and hits Slingblade on Owens. Rollins unloads on Joe as Balor ends up hitting the double foot stomp on Owens for the pinfall.
Winners: Seth Rollins and Finn Balor, by pinfall.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 11.30.14: #Smackdown Results

By @B_Rock1978

It's A New Day!

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the Smackdown results from last night's show. Last night's show took place in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This week's Smackdown consisted of the moment we've all be waiting for! The debut of The New Day! Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston and Big E make up the newest three man faction in WWE. Daniel Bryan, returned as acting GM, just like on RAW and filled out tonight's match card. Rusev defended the WWE United States Championship in a 20 Man Battle Royal, as punishment for blowing off his attempt at saying the pledge of allegiance on RAW. The main event saw Luke Harper defending his WWE Intercontinental Championship against former IC Champ, Dolph Ziggler. All that and more, let's get to the results.

- MizTV: Smackdown kicks off with The Miz and Damien Sandow inside the ring, hosting another MizTV. Miz talks Survivor Series and winning the World Tag Team Championship. Miz next calls out a man that shocked everyone at Survivor Series, The Big Show. Miz tells Show that everyone has negative things to say, he's been called a traitor and he never should have even joined Team Cena. Show says he did what was best for him and what was best for his family and no one has the right to judge him. Cue Daniel Bryan's music and tonight's acting GM of Smackdown. Bryan runs down tonight's card, pissing off Show, Sandow and especially Miz, who doesn't appreciate the spotlight being taken off of him. Bryan takes verbal shots at Miz then announces the first match tonight will involve Big Show, Miz and Sandow in a 20 Man United States Championship Battle Royal.

- "WWE United States Championship, 20 Man Battle Royal": Rusev (c) vs. Nineteen Other Superstars: The final four come down to Rusev, Cesaro, Jack Swagger and Tyson Kidd. Kidd goes for a springboard cross body on Swagger but gets caught. Swagger dumps Kidd to the floor and we're down to three superstars. Cesaro and Swagger both end up on the apron, fighting and trying to eliminate each other. Rusev gets involved and shoves both men to the floor for the win. Rusev retains the WWE United States Championship.

- Kane is again working the concession stand and has a comedy skit with Santino Marella.

- In Ring Segment with Bray Wyatt: Bray is in the ring with a mic. Says when Dean Ambrose climbed the ladder at Survivor Series, Dean looked like an angel, ascending to the heavens. Says there isn't room for people like them up there, there is another place they will end up, Bray molds his own demons, the devil works in mysterious ways, they've reached the point of no return and will smile at TLC when he puts Ambrose in the ground where he belongs. Follow the buzzards....

- Emma vs. Nikki Bella (w/Brie Bella): Emma gets a near fall rollup early. Nikki works over Emma's arm and shoulder area. Emma sends Nikki into the turnbuckles and then hits "DilEmma". Emma licks her hand and smacks Nikki's ass (hello) then slaps Nikki's face. Nikki lands an elbow then a kick to Emma. Nikki hits Emma with her finisher to score the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment with Nikki Bella: Nikki grabs a mic and says that she has worked harder, A.J. Lee needs to look at Nikki and see what a real Divas Champion looks like and A.J. will always be that pathetic manipulating girl from Jersey. A.J. Lee hits the ring and gets in a few punches before the Bella Twins flee the scene.

- Ryback vs. Seth Rollins (w/Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble): Ryback gets a near fall early. Ryback and Rollins have a chop off as they trade "Ric Flair Chops" with each other. Rollins sends Ryback to the floor, where Rollins runs Ryback into the barricade, then slams Ryback head first into the apron. Rollins with a near fall after landing a drop kick on Ryback. Ryback tosses Rollins into the corner but Rollins counters with a sunset flip for a near fall. Rollins another near fall with the flatline. Ryback catches Rollins off the turnbuckles and power slams Rollins. Out to the floor, Mercury distracts Ryback, allowing Rollins to shove Ryback into the ring steps. Rollins escapes a power bomb and lands an enzuigiri for a near fall. Mercury distracts the referee as Noble helps Rollins hit a turn buckle power bomb on Ryback for a near fall. Ryback gets back to his feet and goes after Mercury and Noble.

Ryback then sends Rollins crashing into the stooges. Ryback hits the spine buster and the "Meat Hook" on Rollins. Ryback goes for "Shell Shock" but Kane hits the ring with a steel chair, DQ'ing Rollins. After the match, Ryback hits the spine buster on Kane. Rollins distracts Ryback allowing Kane to connect with the big boot on Ryback. Kane picks up the steel chair and unloads chair shots, over and over on Ryback. Kane finishes off Ryback by choke slamming him on the chair.

- Curtis Axel, Titus O'Neil, and Heath Slater vs. Kofi Kingston, Big E, and Xavier Woods: The debut of The New Day has arrived. Mat wrestling by Axel and Woods. Big E and Woods double team Axel with a wheelbarrow splash for a near fall. Axel, Slater and Titus go on the offense and work over Woods with punches, kicks, drop kicks and back breakers. Woods finally hot tags Kofi and he unloads on Slater. Kofi hits Slater with a cross body block for a near fall. Axel, Slater and Titus end up on the floor where Big E tosses Kofi on top of them. Back in the ring, Big E hits the "Big Ending" on Slater as Woods hits an elbow. Woods covers and has the pinfall in The New Day's debut.

- Backstage Segment with Daniel Bryan: Bryan says that he had a blast as the acting GM, he misses the fans and as his last order of business as acting GM, announces Kane vs. Ryback in a "Chairs Match" at WWE TLC.

- Backstage Segment with Goldust and Stardust: The Rhodes Brothers say their cosmic keys are gone, their anger goes on, their goal has been snuffed out and darkness will fall on the new day.

- "WWE Intercontinental Championship Match": Luke Harper (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler: Ziggler early rollup for a near fall. Ziggler with a neck breaker for a near fall. Out to the floor, Ziggler shoves Harper into the ring post. Back in the ring, Ziggler hits a cross body block for a near fall. Ziggler misses a corner splash and gets choked by Harper, who is warned by the referee to break the choke. Harper lands an uppercut for a near fall. Ziggler explodes on offense, hitting clotheslines, a corner splash, a neck breaker and a leaping elbow for a near fall. Ziggler goes for the "Famasser", gets caught, but counters into a sunset flip on Harper for a near fall. DDT by Ziggler for another near fall. Harper goes for a side slam, but Ziggler counters with a crucifix pin, for a near fall. Harper back up, hits a "Bossman Slam" on Ziggler for a near fall. Harper goes for a power bomb but Ziggler counters and hits the "Famasser" for a near fall. Ziggler gets crotched on the ropes, hit with a big boot, then power bombed by Harper for a near fall.

Out to the floor, Harper tosses Ziggler over the announcers table. The referee begins counting both men out. The referee gets to nine as Ziggler lays Harper out with a super kick. Ziggler rolls back into the ring before ten and wins the match by count out. After the match, Harper attacks Ziggler. Harper goes to hit Ziggler with the IC Title but Ziggler ducks and lays Harper out with a "Zig Zag" to close out this week's Smackdown.

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

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 8.30.14: Smackdown

By @BSA1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon is here, brought to you by Triple Threat Podcast. Today's edition is the Smackdown recap edition. The show kicks off with a Shield/Wyatt Family feud renewed.

- Roman Reigns vs Bray Wyatt (w/Rowan and Harper): Reigns gets attacked on the floor by Rowan and Harper causing the DQ. Big Show and Mark Henry hit the ring for the save. Reigns hits a "Superman Punch" and the Wyatt Family retreat.

- It's announced that the main event tonight will be Roman Reigns, Big Show and Mark Henry vs The Wyatt Family.

- Seth Rollins vs Rob Van Dam: RVD misses the "five star frog splash" and gets hit with an enziguiri. Rollins and RVD trade blows on top of the turnbuckle. Rollins hits RVD with two turnbuckle power bombs and finishes it with a "curb stomp" for the pinfall.

- Emma vs Paige: Paige makes quick work of Emma before she can "steal" one. Paige makes Emma tap out to the "PTO". A.J. Lee comes out after the match and plays more mind games with Paige. A.J. gives Paige a box of chocolates and tells Paige to eat one. Paige spits it back at A.J., smirks and skips away.

- "Submission Match": Jack Swagger vs Rusev (w/ Lana): Swagger with the "Patriot Lock" but Rusev escapes to the floor. Swagger gets the "Patriot Lock" applied a few more times but Rusev again escapes all attempts. Rusev works on Swagger's ribs and locks on "The Accolade", Swagger refuses to tap out. A white towel is thrown in the ring, causing confusion. As the referee has his back turned, Bo Dallas slides in the ring and drops Swagger from behind. Rusev reapplies "The Accolade" forcing Swagger to tap out. Dallas gives Swagger a "Bo-Lieve" inspirational speech after the match then lays Swagger out with a "Bo-Dog".

- Backstage Segment: The Miz is on the phone with his agent, talking about starring in a new movie. Corporate Kane interrupts, takes Miz's phone and tells his agent he won't make it because he's fighting Sheamus tonight.

- Stardust (w/ Goldust) vs Jimmy Uso (w/ Jey Uso): The Rhodes Brothers apologize to The Usos for attacking them after the match on RAW. Jimmy gets the surprise rollup for the pinfall on Stardust. After the match The Rhodes Brothers again attack The Usos and leave them laid out.

- The Miz vs Sheamus: The Miz again uses Damian Sandow as his stunt double for the match. Sheamus hits "white noise" on Sandow for the pinfall. After the match, Miz hits Sheamus then runs away. Dolph Ziggler comes out and throws Miz back in the ring. Miz ducks Sheamus' "brogue kick" and escapes. Sheamus hits Sandow with a "brogue kick" instead.

- Roman Reigns, Mark Henry & Big Show vs The Wyatt Family: Reigns hits the spear on Harper for the pinfall. Reigns, Show and Henry celebrate as Smackdown comes to an end.

And that's this week's Smackdown recap. Till next time, tap or snap.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 5.27.14: WWE Raw

Happy Tuesday, ladies and gents. Hope everyone had a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Welcome back to another edition of Wrestling Lockup with Brandon. It being Tuesday you know what that means....RAW recap baybaaaayyy! Last week on RAW, Stephanie McMahon, made it clear to Daniel Bryan that he was required to be on RAW tonight, so a final decision could be made on whether he would be stripped of his title or not. John Cena was left laid out on the stage by Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family. RVD won a beat the clock tournament making him #1 Contender to Bad News Barrett's I-C Championship. Alicia Fox dominated WWE Divas Champion, Paige. Summer Rae returned. Shield/Evolution brawling, Rusev crushing and Adam Rose partying!
Let's get this week's recap started.

Highlights of RAW:
- RAW opened with GM, Brad Maddox, getting fired, then fed to Kane by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, for allowing Ambrose and Reigns to be commentating last week during the Rollins vs Batista match. Kane choke slammed then tombstoned Maddox. (Honestly will anyone miss Maddox? I mean what exactly did he do as GM?)
- WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan, officially said NO! to forfeiting the title to Stephanie McMahon even though his neck injury needs a long period of time to heal. Stephanie reminds Daniel that his wife, Brie, shoved Stephanie a few weeks back and you never put your hands on the boss. Stephanie tells Bryan that he either forfeits the title at WWE Payback or Brie Bella will be fired. (Judging by what sources are saying, Bryan will have to give the title up eventually due to injury. Be interesting to see if he gets screwed or does it his way.)
- The Wyatt Family terrorized announcers Michael Cole, JBL and Jerry Lawler. JBL gets taken out by Rowan and Harper. Bray makes Lawler sit in the ring and take the blame for Cena's popularity because Lawler and Cena are good friends. The Wyatts are ready to attack Lawler but Cena hits the ring for the save. Cena is eventually out gunned and beaten down. Harper and Rowan make Cena watch as Bray sets Lawler up for "Sister Abigail". The Usos hit the ring and help Cena chase the Wyatts out. Cena tells the Wyatts that they just crossed a huge line and at WWE Payback, payback will be a bitch. (Segment of the night in my opinion!)
- Bad News Barrett distracted RVD costing him his match against Cesaro. Sheamus hit the ring after the match and "Brogue Kicked" Cesaro's head off. Cesaro got revenge later as he attacked Sheamus from behind and laid Sheamus out with "The Neutralizer". (Liking both Barrett and Cesaro right now. They need to put the U.S. Title on Cesaro.)
- Rusev stayed undefeated as he crushed Zack Ryder. Big E hit the ring after the match and got the upper hand on Rusev as he sends Rusev to the floor. (How much longer will Rusev be undefeated until Super Cena beats him?)
- Orton and Batista sent a message to The Shield as they worked over The Rhodes Brothers first in an "Elimination Match" then a "2 on 1 Handicap Match".
- Bo Dallas debuts on RAW defeating Sin Cara in a rematch from Smackdown. (Bo-Lieve)
- Adam Rose defeated Damien Sandow (dressed as Davy Crockett) in his wrestling debut. Jack Swagger attacks Rose after the match. Rose fights back and chases Swagger from the ring. (Swagger seriously had The Lemon in Rose's Party Posse held hostage as a way to distract Rose in his match.)
- Evolution and The Shield closed out RAW with a contract signing for their "No Holds Barred Elimination Match" at WWE Payback. Contract signed by both factions and a brawl broke out as expected. The Shield owned Evolution in the brawl until Triple H brought in his sledgehammer. The Shield were laid out with the sledgehammer and Reigns was triple powerbombed through the announce table. Evolution celebrates as the show ends.

Quick Match Results:
- Cesaro def. RVD by pin.
- Eva Marie def. Summer Rae by pin.
- El Torito def. Drew McIntyre by pin.
- Rusev def. Zack Ryder by submission.
- "Elimination Match": Evolution def. The Rhodes Brothers by pin.
- "Handicap Match": Evolution def. Goldust by pin.
- Bo Dallas def. Sin Cara by pin.
- Emma def. Alicia Fox by pin.
- Adam Rose def. Damien Sandow by pin.
- Sheamus def. Alberto Del Rio by pin.

WWE News and Rumors:
- Ric Flair is being advertised for this week's Smackdown. Both Ric Flair and Bret Hart are being advertised for NXT Takeover on Thursday.
- If Daniel Bryan ends up forfeiting the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, sources are claiming it will be on the line in one of the "Money in the Bank" ladder matches at WWE Money In The Bank.
- Be sure to check out NXT's second pay per view of the year, NXT Takeover, this Thursday. I will have a recap on the pay per view Saturday in my Smackdown recap.

Before closing out this edition of Wrestling Lockup, I want to take a quick moment to remember a man taken too soon, and had a great future still ahead of him in the WWE.
May 23rd was the 15th anniversary of the death of Owen Hart. Owen, tragically died when a equipment malfunction occurred during his entrance from the rafters of Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. Owen was only 34 and would've been something special in the WWE. R.I.P. Owen, we all still miss you.

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Thottie (Hottie) Thursday

Tenille Dashwood aka "Emma" (5'5", 123lbs, March 1st 1989) And she is just plain hot!

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