Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 3.31.15: #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.

- RAW took place this week in San Jose, California. And it's the huge night after Wrestlemania RAW, which is usually a pretty good show. Hopefully WWE lives up to this.

- In Ring Segment With Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman: Heyman talks about how Lesnar took Roman Reigns to "suplex city, bitch". Heyman says he could take legal action on Seth Rollins, for the way he inserted himself into the World Title match, but Lesnar wants to invoke his rematch clause instead. Stephanie McMahon arrives and is happy about the way Wrestlemania turned out. Steph says Rollins is on his way to the arena soon, after appearing on the Today Show and is sure he'll be up for the challenge. Heyman promises that Lesnar will deliver a beating and be called champion again.

- "WWE Intercontinental Championship Match": Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler: Bryan hits a belly-to-back superplex on Ziggler for a near fall. Bryan misses a stiff kick and gets rolled up for a near fall. Bryan goes for the "Yes Lock", but Ziggler counters with a jack knife cover, for a near fall. Ziggler hits a super kick and falls on top of Bryan, but gets a near fall. Bryan and Ziggler exchange punches and head butts, until Bryan finally hits the flying knee. Bryan covers and scores the pinfall. Daniel Bryan retains the I-C Title.

- After the match: Bad News Barrett attacks Bryan and goes for the "Bullhammer", but.........Sheamus' music hits and the Celtic Warrior returns. Sheamus, however, "Brogue Kicks" Bryan, then hits "White Noise" and a "Brogue Kick" on Ziggler.

- "8 Man Tag Team Match": Cesaro, Tyson Kidd, Konnor, and Viktor vs. Kalisto, Sin Cara, Big E, and Kofi Kingston: Kidd sends Kofi flying into a Cesaro european uppercut. Viktor blind tags in and gets inside cradled by Kofi for a near fall. Kalisto hits a springboard corkscrew and a head scissors driver. Big E with a belly-to-belly on Cesaro and Kidd. Kalisto ends up hitting "Salida Del Sol" to score the pinfall.

- Backstage, Brock Lesnar paces back and forth, until Paul Heyman says "He's Here".

- "WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match": Seth Rollins (c) vs. Brock Lesnar: Rollins says he's jet lagged and his foot hurts from "Curb Stomping" Lesnar and Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania. Stephanie McMahon gave him the okay to give Lesnar his rematch some other time. Lesnar clotheslines Rollins and goes for the german suplex, but Rollins lands on his feet and hits an enzuiguri. Lesnar doesn't flinch and takes down Rollins. Lesnar takes out Mercury and Noble, as Rollins escapes into the crowd and runs for his life. Lesnar goes crazy, throws Mercury and Noble over the announcers table, gives Michael Cole an "F5", then sets up a camera man for an "F5". Stephanie McMahon orders Lesnar to put down the camera man. Lesnar lays out the camera man with the "F5", anyway, and Steph announces that Lesnar is suspended indefinitely. Lesnar hits another "F5" on a WWE official as he walks out.

- Backstage, Stephanie says she had no choice but to suspend Lesnar, Lesnar will be fined, he'll get his rematch when she says so now and that three year contract he signed, means that she owns the son of a bitch.

- Damien Sandow vs. Stardust: Back and forth match. Stardust gets in some kicks, punches and a gourdbuster. Sandow returns with a hiptoss and hits the "Skull Crushing Finale". Sandow covers and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: The Miz attacks Sandow and lays him out with the "Skull Crushing Finale".

- In Ring Segment With Curtis Axel: The whole roster is jealous of Axelmania, it took 29 guys to eliminate him in last night's battle royal and the road to "Axtreme Rules" begins now. 

- Adrian Neville vs. Curtis Axel: Neville hits a forearm, some kicks, a running boot and a running European uppercut. Neville slams Axel, climbs the ropes and hits "Red Arrow", to score the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment With John Cena: The Champ Is Here!! Cena says the crowd doesn't get the credit they deserve, he'll never run from a fight and will defend the U.S. Title against the first person to come get some. Out comes Dean Ambrose.

- "WWE United States Championship Match": John Cena (c) vs. Dean Ambrose: Cena hits the "AA", but Ambrose kicks out. Cena applies the "STF", but Ambrose makes it to the ropes. Cena goes for another "AA", but Ambrose counters into Cena's own "STF". Cena escapes, but gets hit with "Dirty Deeds". Cena kicks out and begins exchanging punches with Ambrose. Ambrose hits a cross body, but Cena rolls through and hits an "AA" on Ambrose. Cena covers and scores the pinfall. John Cena retains the U.S. Title.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins says Brock Lesnar got what he deserved and he hopes he gets a hefty fine. Randy Orton appears and reminds Rollins of how Orton beat him at Wrestlemania and Orton never did get his WWE World Title rematch. Kane and Big Show arrive. Rollins gives Orton to the end of the night to find two guys to team with Orton for their main event tag match.

- "6 Diva Tag Match": A.J. Lee, Paige, and Naomi vs. Nattie Neidhart and The Bellas: Naomi hits a cross body. Nikki Irish whips Naomi, but Naomi counters and goes for the "Rear End". Nikki counters that with the Alabama Slam. Nattie suplexes Paige. Naomi hits the "Rear View" and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Ryback offers to team with Randy Orton because it's feeding time on The Authority.

- Goldust vs. Rusev: Rusev destroys Goldust with kicks, punches, forearms and by choking Goldust. Rusev hits the thrust kick and applies "The Accolade" submission, forcing Goldust to tap out.

- "6 Man Tag Team Match": Seth Rollins, Kane, and Big Show vs. Randy Orton, Ryback, and Roman Reigns: Reigns goes for the "Superman Punch", but Show stops him. Reigns gets thrown towards Kane, but hits Kane with the "Superman Punch". Ryback hits the "Shell Shock" on Show. Rollins dodges a Reigns spear. Orton hits the "RKO" on Kane, setting Kane up to get speared by Reigns. Reigns covers and scores the pinfall. The good guys celebrate as RAW closes out.

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.27.15: #SmackDown Recap

By @B_Rock1978

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

~B~

WWE Fast Lane Recap #WWEFastLane

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, brings you the WWE Fast Lane pay per view. Incase you didn't know, it's only $9.99 on WWE Network!! But wait......this month it's free!! So you could've enjoyed all the non-stop action and not paid a single dime. (You're welcome for the cheap pop, Triple H, and I expect my check in the mail for advertising for you).

Fast Lane was live last night in Memphis, Tennessee, home of the late great "King of Rock and Roll" Elvis Presley. Memphis is also called home by the WWE's own "king", Jerry "The King" Lawler. Alright enough with the advertising and hometown history lessons, it's time for WWE Fast Lane!!!

*** Pre Show ***

- Miz TV: The Miz and Damien Sandow come to the ring, with Sandow getting the usual cheers from the fans, pissing off Miz. Miz makes Sandow sit in the corner and then introduces Paul Heyman as his guest. Heyman teases a Brock Lesnar sighting tonight, but says he's not in the building. Heyman gets pissed because Sandow is staring at him. Miz yells at Sandow and orders him to turn around and sit in the corner. Sandow looks like he wants to deck Miz, but follows orders. Heyman says that Lesnar wouldn't be concerned if Daniel Bryan won. Heyman calls Roman Reigns the baddest dude from a vicious samoan tribe, but would lose at Wrestlemania. Heyman closes out by saying whoever wins tonight will be defeated at Wrestlemania by Brock Lesnar.

*** WWE Fast Lane ***

- "Six Man Tag Match": The Authority (Seth Rollins, Big Show and Kane) vs. Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan: Ziggler and Rollins start out and go back and forth. Rowan tags in and goes to work on Rollins' arm. Rowan with a pumphandle slam, backbreaker and an elbow on Rollins for a near fall. Kane is in and catches an elbow from Rowan from the second rope for a near fall. Show is in and gets sent into the outside ring post by Rowan. Rowan misses a kick and hits the ring post. The Authority tag in and out, and work over Rowan's leg. Rollins gets a near fall and Show kicks Rowan in the face and applies a leg submission hold on Rowan. Show goes for the choke slam but Rowan counters and hits a DDT. Rollins is in and gets a kick to the face by Rowan after Rollins wastes time knocking Ziggler off the apron. Ryback is tagged in and thesz presses Rollins but misses a splash. Ryback counters the "Curb Stomp" and power bombs Rollins.

Ryback "Meat Hooks" Kane, then goes for "Shell Shock" on Rollins. Mercury and Noble distract Ryback from following through. Rollins super kicks Ryback. Ryback catches Rollins coming off the top rope and hits "Shell Shock". Kane and Ziggler are in and Kane goes for the choke slam but Ziggler counters and shoves Kane into Show. Kane counters the "Famasser" with a side slam and Ziggler counters with a super kick. Ziggler hits the "Famasser" on an interfering Rollins. Ziggler hits corner punches on Kane until Show lands the knockout punch on Ziggler. Kane covers and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Rollins "Curb Stomp's" Ziggler. The Authority beat down Ryback and Rowan. Rollins "Curb Stomp's" Rowan. Randy Orton's music hits and "The Viper" finally returns to the WWE. Orton throws out Noble, clotheslines Kane, "RKO" to Noble, "RKO" to Mercury, Rollins runs for cover and an"RKO" to Kane. Orton stands in the ring as Rollins runs out to his car.

- Backstage, Goldust and Dusty Rhodes talk. Goldust says he's not leaving the ring till he brings home Cody. Dusty says they both mean the world to him.

- Stardust vs. Goldust: The brothers shove each other to start the match. Mat wrestling next, until Goldust goes for the "Director's Cut", but Stardust escapes to the floor. Goldust lands punches, a slam and clotheslines Stardust out. Goldust off the second rope but catches a Stardust boot. Stardust lands stomps, rams Goldust into the outside apron and applies a body scissors after the referee orders them back in. Stardust continues to mat wrestle Goldust until Goldust catches Stardust with a backslide out of nowhere and scores the pinfall. After the match, Goldust offers a hand shake to his brother. Stardust briefly shakes it then leaves the ring.

- Backstage, Goldust tells Dusty Rhodes he did his best not to hurt Stardust. Stardust arrives and shoves Goldust into production boxes then lands mounted punches on Goldust. Dusty yells for "Cody" to stop. Stardust says Dusty killed "Cody" and Dusty is living in Stardust's shadow. Stardust lands a final kick into Goldust's head then walks away.

- "WWE World Tag Team Championship Match": The Usos (c) vs. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro: The Usos double team Kidd. Jimmy hits Kidd with a top rope corkscrew for a two count. Cesaro takes the advantage after some double teaming on Jimmy. Kidd tags in and applies submission wrestling on Jimmy's leg. Cesaro stomps on Jimmy's leg, does a one legged swing and applies a half boston crab. Kidd tags in and we get more double team moves, a two count and more submission wrestling on Jimmy's leg. Jey is in finally, hits a samoan drop but misses the butt splash. Cesaro roll up for two. Jey butt splash on Cesaro for two. Kidd top rope elbow on Jey for two. Jey counters the "Sharpshooter" attempt by Kidd.

The Usos hit a double team samoan drop on Kidd for a near fall. Jimmy flies over the ropes and takes out Cesaro. Jimmy samoan drops Kidd into the barricade. Jimmy goes for the "Superfly Splash" but hits Kidd's knees and Kidd gets a near fall. Kidd locks in the "Sharpshooter" on Jimmy but Jey breaks the submission. Cesaro and Jey brawl to the floor. Kidd hits Jimmy with the suplex/swinging neck breaker combo and scores the pinfall. Kidd and Cesaro are the NEW WWE World Tag Team Champions.

- Triple H and Sting Meet Face To Face: Triple H says he apologized to Ric Flair for shoving him on RAW. Tonight, Triple H is "The Game" and the heartbeat of WWE and then calls out Sting. Sting comes to the ring and goes face to face with Triple H. Triple H says Sting was a loyal soldier in WCW, respects him for sinking with WCW and Triple H was one of the ones that made that ship sink. Triple H says Sting failed at putting The Authority out cause failure is what Sting is best at. Triple H offers to give Sting his legacy back with DVD's, merchandise, action figures and a hall of fame spot, all he has to do is walk away. Triple H takes off his jacket and says if not they can do this the hard way and Triple H will beat the rest of Sting's legacy out of him. Sting still stares down Triple H and gives no answer. Triple H swings at Sting but Sting counters and unloads punches on Triple H. Triple H hits Sting with the microphone and beats down Sting with punches. Triple H grabs his sledgehammer and goes after Sting, but Sting reveals his bat and puts it to Triple H's throat, forcing Triple H to toss his sledgehammer out of the ring. Sting points at the Wrestlemania 31 sign and turns to walk away. Triple H tries another cheap shot but Sting gut shots Triple H with his bat, dropping Triple H. Sting hits the "Scorpion Death Drop" on Triple H, points at the Wrestlemania 31 sign again and leaves.

- "WWE Divas Championship Match": Paige (c) vs. Nikki Bella: Paige and Nikki brawl on the mat. Nikki takes advantage and rams Paige into the outside apron and then the barricade. Nikki gets a near fall. Nikki hits an "Alabama Slam" on Paige for a near fall. Paige now on offense, hits a couple clotheslines on Nikki, a drop kick and gets a near fall. Nikki rolls up Paige for a near fall. Paige hits a kick to Nikki for a near fall. Nikki counters the "Ram-Paige", but Paige hits another kick for a two count. Nikki lands a sunset flip into a power bomb on Paige for a near fall. Paige goes for the "PTO" but Nikki counters and tosses Paige face first into the turnbuckles. Nikki rolls up Paige, grabs a handful of tights and scores the pinfall. Nikki Bella retains the WWE Divas Championship.

- "WWE Intercontinental Championship Match": Bad News Barrett (c) vs. Dean Ambrose: Back and forth action to start. Ambrose drops an elbow for a two count. Barrett takes advantage, kicks Ambrose to the floor and gets a near fall back in the ring. Barrett running knee to the gut for a near fall. Ambrose and Barrett brawl on the floor. Ambrose hits a tornado DDT. Ambrose hits punches, forearms and a bulldog. Ambrose counters "Winds of Change" and rolls Barrett up for a near fall. Ambrose hits the top rope elbow for a near fall. Barrett hits "Wasteland" on Ambrose for a near fall. Ambrose ducks the "Bullhammer" and rolls Barrett up for a near fall. Barrett escapes "Dirty Deeds" and slides to the floor. Barrett grabs his belt and walks out. Ambrose flies over the ropes and sends Barrett into the barricade. Barrett tries to leave through the crowd but gets tossed into the steel steps. Ambrose unloads on Barrett in the corner and refuses to let up. The referee calls the match and DQ's Ambrose. Bad News Barrett retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Ambrose stomps on Barrett, hits Barrett with "Dirty Deeds" and leaves with Barrett's I-C Title.

- In Ring Segment with Bray Wyatt: The arena goes dark, we see druids with torches, a bell tolls, The Undertaker's music plays and out comes two druids pushing a casket to the ring. The casket lid opens, revealing Bray Wyatt. Bray laughs and says he'll never forget the first time he saw "him", but "he" has become weak, broken and a shell of a man. Bray says "his" soul is stuck in limbo and Bray fears "him" no more. It's time for "him" to go home and at Wrestlemania he will claim the soul of The Undertaker. The casket lid closes and the arena darkens, ending the segment.

- "WWE United States Championship Match": Rusev (c) vs. John Cena: Rusev works over Cena in the corner, connects with a kick and gets a near fall. Rusev hits a couple rib kicks and hits a splash for two. Cena hits a drop kick for a near fall. Rusev returns with his own drop kick for a near fall. Cena lands punches, but gets caught attempting a shoulder block and dropped with a fall away slam for a near fall. Rusev drops three elbows in a row for a near fall. Rusev goes to mat wrestling next. Cena lands a suplex for a near fall. Cena goes for the "AA" but Rusev counters with a DDT for a near fall. Rusev lands a couple splashes in the corner for a near fall. Cena goes into "Super Cena" mode and hits the shoulder blocks, a side slam and the "Five Knuckle Shuffle". Rusev counters the "AA" and kicks Cena in the face for a near fall. Cena counters a stomp and locks Rusev in the "STF" submission. Rusev escapes and gets a near fall with a tilt-a-whirl slam on Cena. Cena hits a tornado DDT for a near fall. Cena goes for the "AA", but Rusev again counters and escapes from the ring. Cena locks in the "STF" submission again but Rusev breaks it.

Cena applies the "STF" a third time after countering a stomp. Rusev claws his way to the ropes to break the hold. Cena goes for "AA" but Rusev again counters out and gets a rib shot in on Cena. Cena ducks a kick and finally plants Rusev with an "AA". Cena covers but Rusev kicks out at two. Rusev catches Cena off the top rope and power bombs Cena. Rusev applies "The Accolade" and Cena fights for his life. Rusev retightens the hold but Cena is able to power out and lift Rusev on his back. Lana gets in the ring and distracts the referee. Rusev low blows Cena and then kicks Cena right in the head, knocking Cena unconscious. Rusev reapplies "The Accolade" and the referee stops the match and declares Rusev the winner due to Cena being knocked out and unable to continue. Rusev retains the WWE United States Championship.

- "#1 Contender's Match": Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan: Bryan with mat wrestling and Reigns with power move wrestling early. Bryan gets a near fall. Bryan with stiff kicks until Reigns shoves Bryan away. Reigns with stomps, a tilt-a-whirl slam and a clothesline sending Bryan to the floor. Reigns tosses Bryan into the barricade and the outside apron. Bryan with more stiff kicks and then works on Reigns' leg. Reigns hits a samoan drop and a clothesline then hits Bryan with another clothesline, countering a Bryan charge for a near fall. Reigns hits two suplexes, then hits the leaping apron drop kick. Bryan staggers Reigns with another stiff kick and the referee checks on Reigns.

Bryan unloads with more stiff kicks and knees on Reigns, forcing the referee to step in and check on Reigns again. Bryan hits more stiff kicks and three straight running drop kicks. Reigns counters a hurricanrana and powerbombs Bryan for a near fall. Reigns unloads on Bryan in the corner and goes for a superplex. Bryan crotches Reigns on the ropes and hits a super back drop for a near fall. Bryan locks in the "Yes Lock" submission but Reigns makes it to the ropes. Bryan suicide dives Reigns into the barricade twice. Bryan goes for three, but Reigns catches Bryan and belly to belly suplexes him on the floor. Reigns misses a charge on Bryan and kisses the steel steps.

Bryan flies off the top rope but Reigns connects with the "Superman Punch" in mid-air for a near fall. Bryan counters the spear and gets a near fall. Bryan hits the running knee, but Reigns kicks out at two. Bryan slaps Reigns, angering him and then locks in the "Yes Lock" submission. Reigns escapes and unloads massive forearms down on Bryan's head, repeatedly. Bryan goes for a submission hold but Reigns hits a sit down power bomb. Bryan unloads stiff kicks on Reigns, then goes for the running knee. Reigns pops up and spears Bryan in half. Reigns covers and scores the pinfall. Roman Reigns will meet Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 31 for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Bryan shoves Reigns but then shakes his hand and tells him he better kick Brock Lesnar's ass. Fast Lane closes out with Reigns celebrating.

*** My Predictions ***
- John Cena def. Rusev WRONG
- Roman Reigns def. Daniel Bryan RIGHT
- Nikki Bella def. Paige RIGHT
- Bad News Barrett def. Ambrose RIGHT
- The Usos def. Kidd/Cesaro WRONG
- Stardust def. Goldust WRONG
- The Authority def. Ziggler/Ryback/Rowan: RIGHT

- Tonight's final score 4-3
- My record now stands at 8-5 for the year.

Thanks for reading, tap or snap.

~B~

WWE Fast Lane Preview #WWEFastLane #FastLane

By @B_Rock1978

Next stop on the Road to Wrestlemania 31, stops in Memphis, Tennessee. It's the debut pay per view called WWE Fast Lane. WWE decided to eliminate (no pun intended) the annual Elimination Chamber pay per view, due to the chamber being a pain in the butt to set up. I'll have to admit I really enjoyed Elimination Chamber and I'm sad to see it go. Hopefully, Fast Lane can fill that void. Let's review what WWE has in store for us tonight.

- "WWE United States Championship Match": Rusev (c) vs. John Cena: Last month during the Royal Rumble post game show, Cena was set to be interviewed by Renee Young. Rusev interrupted Cena and got in Cena's face. Rusev and Cena had to be restrained and Triple H announced they'd go one on one at Fast Lane, the next night on the snowed in episode of RAW. In the weeks to come, Rusev put Cena down with an eye injury. Cena would return the following week and attack Rusev, leaving the Russian laid out. Rusev has vowed to destroy the WWE's golden boy, stating that Cena is an old man and past his prime. Cena has vowed to end Rusev's no pin or submit streak and show Rusev that this old man can still go 100%. Will Rusev succeed and bring down the leader of the Cenation? Will the WWE's top dog, John Cena, add Rusev to his list of victims? It's the WWE's version of Rocky Balboa vs. Ivan Drago.

- Triple H and Sting Go Face to Face: Sting made his first appearance ever in WWE when he interfered in The Authority vs. Team Cena match at Survivor Series. During Sting's interference, Sting laid out Triple H with the "Scorpion Death Drop" and  caused The Authority to lose the match. A month later, The Authority were back in charge of RAW and fired Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback. John Cena faced Kane, Big Show and Seth Rollins a few weeks later and needed to win to get Ziggler, Rowan and Ryback's jobs back. Sting would again appear, point at Triple H and distract the whole Authority. During the distraction Cena pinned Rollins and got back Ziggler, Rowan and Ryback's jobs. An irate Triple H vowed to teach Sting a lesson if he ever shows his face in the House of McMahon again. During the snowed in RAW, Triple H dared Sting to show up at Fast Lane and meet him face to face. Sting would accept Triple H's meeting a few weeks later. What does The Authority have in store for Sting? Did Sting come alone or does he have backup?

- "#1 Contender's Match For The WWE World Heavyweight Championship At Wrestlemania": Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan: After apparent controversy surrounded Roman Reigns' Royal Rumble win, Triple H, put Reigns' Wrestlemania WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match on the line tonight. Daniel Bryan, the WWE Universe's fan favorite, defeated Seth Rollins to get to tonight's match. After earning his shot, Bryan and Reigns became a bickering duo, while forced to team with each other. Bryan and Reigns consistently tried to one up each other and prove to the world why he should be meeting Brock Lesnar. Tempers really flared between the two, a week before Fast Lane. Bryan and Reigns would have a huge brawl with each other, not wanting to wait till Fast Lane and having to be separated by WWE officials. Bryan and Reigns go one on one tonight with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match at Wrestlemania on the line. Both men vow to headline Wrestlemania against Brock Lesnar.

- "WWE Divas Championship Match": Nikki Bella (c) vs. Paige: Paige earned a WWE Divas Championship Match against Nikki a few weeks back. Paige has had her issues with Nikki for the past few months. The Bellas look to stay on top of the Divas Division. Paige has been on a roll the past couple weeks, picking up wins and gaining momentum. Can The Bellas pull off twin magic and allow Nikki to retain her title? Can the Queen of Goth, Paige, finally knock Nikki off her high horse and win the gold? Both ladies look to leave the WWE Divas Champion.

- "WWE Intercontinental Championship Match": Bad News Barrett (c) vs. Dean Ambrose: Barrett returned to WWE from an injury a month ago and immediately won back the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Dean Ambrose set his sights on Barrett and the title after beating the champ a few weeks back. Barrett refused to grant Ambrose a title shot, stating Ambrose didn't deserve one. Ambrose took matters into his own hands as he attacked Barrett, zip tied his hands and forced Barrett to sign a contract, granting Ambrose an Intercontinental Championship Match. Will Barrett deliver the bad news to Ambrose and retain the Intercontinental Championship? Or will the WWE's resident "lunatic" leave as the champ?

- "WWE World Tag Team Championship Match": The Usos (c) vs. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro: The newly formed team of Kidd and Cesaro have been rising up the tag team ladder in the tag team division. The Usos, still a strong tag team, have granted the new team a shot at the gold, tonight. Can Kidd and his wife, Nattie Neidhart, get along long enough for Kidd and Cesaro to win the titles? Or will The Usos take down the new tag team and continue to reign on top of the Tag Team Division?

- "Six Man Tag Match": Seth Rollins, Kane, and Big Show vs. Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, and Ryback: This feud has been brewing since Survivor Series, when Ryback, Ziggler and Rowan were apart of Team Cena. The trio helped get rid of The Authority but then were fired by The Authority when they returned to power a month later. With their jobs back now, thanks to John Cena and Sting, the trio look to continue their war with The Authority and try to bring them down once and for all. Seth Rollins is still the self proclaimed future of the WWE and Big Show and Kane have been having issues within The Authority. Will The Authority stay strong as a unit or will Ziggler, Ryback and Rowan put another chink in the Authority armor?

- Stardust vs. Goldust: The Rhodes Brothers, former WWE World Tag Team Champions, go one on one at Fast Lane. The bizarre brothers began having a falling out the past few weeks, as it appeared that Stardust was growing tired of his brother, Goldust. Hall of Famer, Dusty Rhodes, and father of the dust brothers thought to have talked some sense into his kids and put them back on the right track. Stardust however would turn on Goldust and considered his family dead, with Stardust being the only remaining member. Which brother will come out victorious? 

- Fast Lane Preshow: MizTv with Paul Heyman as Miz's guest. Paul Heyman looks to address the fans about Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match at Wrestlemania 31.

*** My Predictions ***
- After Royal Rumble last month, my current record is 4-2. Let's see how I do this month.

- John Cena def. Rusev
- Roman Reigns def. Daniel Bryan
- Nikki Bella def. Paige
- Bad News Barrett def. Ambrose
- The Usos def. Kidd/Cesaro
- Stardust def. Goldust
- The Authority def. Ziggler/Ryback/Rowan

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.17.15: #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. RAW took place live in Orlando, Florida. RAW served as the go home show to WWE Fast Lane this Sunday. Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan, continue to make their claim to who will meet Brock Lesnar, at Wrestlemania 31, for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Will John Cena appear on RAW and confront Rusev one last time, after suffering an eye injury last week from the big Russian? Will The Authority punish Big Show for knocking out Kane on Smackdown? Also WWE Hall of Famer, Dusty Rhodes, will be here to try to talk some sense into his feuding sons, Goldust and Stardust. All that and a lot more, let's get to the recap.

- In Ring Segment with John Cena: Cena says he'll defeat Rusev at Fast Lane, will take the fight to Rusev, says he's always believed he could win, no matter who the opponent is and will make history when he defeats Rusev and wins the WWE United States Championship. Rusev and Lana arrive and interrupt Cena. Lana says Cena lives in a delusional world where his cup is half full and Lana and Rusev live in reality where Rusev is superior and the greatest U.S. Champion ever. Rusev takes the mic and says he will destroy Cena and everything he stands for. Cena says Rusev has never had his ass kicked and warns him to not make another move or he'll take that ass kicking now. Lana and Rusev mock Cena, forcing Cena to charge up the stage after Rusev. Cena beats down Rusev, throws Rusev into the RAW metal stage props and lands mounted punches on Rusev. WWE officials seperate Cena from Rusev as Cena raises his arms in victory.

- Dean Ambrose mocks Bad News Barrett's BNZ show with his own show. Ambrose says Barrett will sign a contract to defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship at Fast Lane later.

- Luke Harper vs. Dean Ambrose: Harper with a shoulder block and Ambrose ground wrestles with a headlock. Harper lands an uppercut, corner blows and a head butt. Ambrose lands a clothesline, an elbow drop, punches and hits a running bulldog on Harper for a near fall. Ambrose misses a floor dive and eats a boot from Harper. Back in the ring, Harper eats an Ambrose boot and Ambrose lands a tornado DDT. Ambrose lands a knee to Harper, a drop kick and an elbow off the top rope for a two count. Harper lands a superkick on Ambrose for a near fall. Harper counters an Ambrose clothesline with a side slam for a near fall. Ambrose regains control, hits a clothesline then "Dirty Deeds" for the pinfall.

- Backstage, Kane is talking to Triple H when Big Show interrupts. Kane
and Big Show start arguing and Triple H plays peacemaker. Triple H wants to see solutions to their problems with Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan later.

- Backstage, Bray Wyatt cuts a promo and says what happened to "you" was a tragedy and says it's coming.

- Backstage, Dusty Rhodes meets with his sons, Stardust and Goldust. Dusty says everything they do mean nothing without family and he loves them both. Goldust and Stardust shake hands and both hug Dusty.

- Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs. Goldust and Stardust: Dusty Rhodes watches from backstage. Woods with a near fall on Goldust early. Kofi is in, lands a springboard on Goldust and knocks Stardust off the apron. Kofi hits a drop kick, some punches, a forearm and hits the "Boom Drop" on Goldust. Kofi gets a near fall with a corner cross body block. Stardust is back in and takes control. Stardust goes for the "Disaster Kick" but misses. Stardust almost hits Goldust but stops just in time. As the brothers are distracted Kofi hits Goldust with "Trouble in Paradise" and scores the pinfall. After the match, Stardust helps Goldust up and hugs him. Stardust helps Goldust to the back where we get a.......HEEL TURN! Stardust grabs his brother from behind and lays him out with "Dark Matter".

- Backstage, Roman Reigns reminds us of the path he's been down and the path he must go down now to get to Wrestlemania. Reigns respects Bryan and gave him this opportunity, but now he's going to take it away.

- Backstage, Dusty Rhodes confronts Stardust. Stardust gets pissed with being called "Cody" again. Stardust says "Cody Rhodes" self destructed and dances with stars now, "Cody Rhodes" is dead and as far as he's concerned so is his father. Dusty looks stunned as Stardust walks off.

- Roman Reigns vs. Kane: Daniel Bryan watches from ringside. Reigns lands a suplex for a near fall. Bryan gets a "Yes" chant started, distracting Reigns. Kane takes control with mat wrestling and a couple near falls. Reigns counters a Kane charge. Kane counters Reigns leaping off the second rope and gets a near fall. Kane with a drop kick for a near fall. Reigns hits a boot and connects off the second rope on the second attempt. Reigns hits a samoan drop for a near fall. Bryan again distracts Reigns with "Yes" chants, causing Reigns to take a boot from Kane. Kane dumps Reigns on the floor and goes for a choke slam. Reigns counters, spears Kane and rolls back in the ring as the referee counts Kane out. After the match, Reigns and Bryan talk trash to each other. 

- Backstage, Daniel Bryan says Roman Reigns better get used to the "Yes" chants cause there will be more at Fast Lane.

- Backstage, Bray Wyatt with another creepy promo. Says "he" may have built this world but Bray will tear it down.

- Backstage, the Bella Twins steal Paige's clothes. Paige in only a looks for them. Paige grabs one of the Rosebuds for their outfit.

- Summer Rae vs. Paige: Paige appears in one of the Rosebuds outfits to wrestle. Paige unloads on Summer early. Paige hits corner back elbows then lands knees to the head. Summer sneaks in a rollup for a near fall, then plants a kick on Paige for another near fall. Summer locks in a submission hold but Paige escapes. Paige hits a few clotheslines and a drop kick then applies the "PTO" submission. Summer ends up tapping out. After the match, the Bellas appear with Paige's clothes and call her a loser. Paige says she doesn't need an outfit to win at Fast Lane and will be wearing the WWE Divas Championship afterwards.

- In Ring Segment with Seth Rollins: Rollins rips on everyone for celebrating President's Day, for celebrating the past. We should be celebrating the future in Seth Rollins. Rollins thinks he should be main eventing Wrestlemania and rips on Erick Rowan, Ryback and Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler interrupts and asks Rollins if he's mad cause Mercury and Noble gave him the wrong chocolate for Valentine's Day. Rollins says the only thing funny about Ziggler is his career and is nothing compared to Rollins. Ziggler agrees especially when it comes to being compared to a whiney sellout like Rollins. Ziggler is going to do what he does best tonight and show off. Ziggler attacks Rollins and Rollins rolls out of the ring. 

- Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler: Rollins with mat wrestling early. Rollins tosses Ziggler to the floor, but the referee ejects Mercury and Noble, before they can do any damage to Ziggler. Rollins tosses Ziggler into the barricade. Rollins lands a boot and stomps on Ziggler. Ziggler dodges a Rollins charge, making Rollins kiss the ring post. Ziggler hits a neck breaker and an elbow for a near fall. Ziggler hits a DDT for a near fall. Rollins regains control and lands mounted punches and stomps on Ziggler. Ziggler goes for the "Famasser" but Rollins counters with a kick. Ziggler counters the "Curb Stomp" and hits a super kick on Rollins. Ziggler hits the "Zig Zag", but Mercury and Noble hit the ring and attack, causing the DQ. Erick Rowan and Ryback hit the ring and make the save. Rowan throws Mercury to the floor and Ryback power bombs Noble.

- In Ring Segment with Triple H: Triple H thinks it's funny that everyone thinks he's afraid of Sting. At Fast Lane, WWE will stand in the ring with WCW. Ric Flair interrupts and makes his way to the ring. Flair loves and respects Triple H. Triple H tells Flair to save his breath because he already knows how good Sting is. Flair says not to take Sting lightly. Triple H talks about the great Flair vs. Sting feud of the 80's. Triple H respects Sting cause he stayed with WCW till it sank and never once jumped to the WWE. If Sting came to WWE, Triple H would've run him out of the company. Triple H gets more worked up about Sting and Flair tries to calm him down. Flair says Triple H is the best wrestler alive. Flair says he doesn't want to see Triple H sitting on his ass again at Fast Lane, against Sting, like he was last Monday. Triple H shoves Flair to the mat. Triple H says besides his wife and kids nothing else means more to him than WWE and it doesn't matter who it is standing between him and the WWE, they'll take an ass kicking. Triple H promises Sting will never show his face again after Fast Lane.

- Darren Young and A Local Wrestler vs. The Ascension: Darren Young returned to action, back from injury. Before the bell even rings, The Ascension attack Young and his partner and beat them down. Titus O'Neil hits the ring and makes the save. O'Neil and Young reform the Prime Time Playas and clear The Ascension from the ring.

- Backstage, The Miz tells Bad News Barrett to show Damien Sandow some tough love tonight, in their match. And in return, The Miz will take care of Dean Ambrose.

- Damien Sandow vs. Bad News Barrett: The Miz is ringside for this one. Barrett beats down Sandow, then Miz orders Sandow to clean Miz's shoes, which Sandow does. Barrett returns to beating down Sandow and gets a near fall. Sandow hits the neck breaker/backbreaker combo and goes for the "Skull Crushing Finale". Miz orders Sandow to stop and clean Miz's sunglasses or be fired. Sandow goes to do it but Miz says never mind. Sandow gets hit with the "Bullhammer" and Barrett scores the pinfall.

After the match, Dean Ambrose hits the ring and attacks Barrett. Ambrose tosses Barrett into the ring post and then zip ties Barrett's hands around it. Ambrose forces Barrett to sign a contract, granting Ambrose a WWE Intercontinental Championship Match at Fast Lane.

- Backstage, promo time again with Bray Wyatt. Bray is yelling for "him" to find Bray as Bray is hammering on a box.

- Jimmy Uso and Naomi vs. Tyson Kidd and Nattie Niedhart: Mat wrestling by the two Divas. Kidd and Uso are in. Kidd slaps Uso and tags right back out. Nattie hits a slam, a kick and a drop kick on Naomi for a near fall. Nattie goes for the "Sharpshooter" but Naomi counters with a rollup for a near fall. Naomi ends up scoring the pinfall on Nattie to win the match. After the match, Kidd gets upset with Nattie and Cesaro tries to calm Kidd down.

- Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show: Roman Reigns is at ringside. Show with corner chops, and a head butt. Bryan lands stiff kicks, chops Show's knee and applies a sleeper. Bryan keeps kicking until show blocks one, lands a chop then an elbow on Bryan. Bryan back at it with more kicks until Show traps Bryan in a bear hug. Bryan pulls Show to the floor, where Reigns is taking selfies with fans and giving away merchandise to fans, I guess to distract Bryan somehow. Show blocks Bryan's suicide dive by catching Bryan. Bryan shoves Show into the ring post. Show throws Bryan into Reigns. Show goes for a spear and connects on Reigns, sending Reigns into the barricade. Bryan hits corner drop kicks. Show goes for a choke slam but Bryan counters into the "Yes Lock" submission. Show makes it to the ropes to break. Bryan hits more stiff kicks and lands a roundhouse for a near fall. Bryan goes to the top rope but Reigns gets in the ring and hits the "Superman Punch" on Show, getting Bryan DQ'ed.

- After The Match: Bryan hits a missile drop kick on Reigns. Reigns hits corner shoulder thrusts on Bryan. Bryan tackles Reigns after being tossed on the floor. Both men brawl on the mat and out to the floor, trading punches. Reigns throws Bryan into the barricade and Bryan returns with punches. WWE officials try to separate both men as they continue to land shots. Things look like they are under control as Reigns and Bryan shake hands. But they soon begin brawling again as the WWE officials fight to break them up. Bryan hits a drop kick and suicide dives Reigns over the barricade. Reigns tosses Bryan into the crowd and the fight goes to the timekeepers table. Bryan hits Reigns with a steel chair and Reigns hits Bryan with a forearm. Reigns and Bryan fight over the announcers table as WWE officials again try to pull them apart. The chaos is finally under control as both men yell that they will see the other at Fast Lane. And with that RAW closes out.

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

~B~