Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 3.24.15: #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 Los Angeles, California, inside the famous Staples Center. RAW served as the go home show to the Super Bowl of Wrestling, Wrestlemania 31.

- In Ring Segment With Sting: Sting has been known as the WCW soldier, has seen Triple H climb the ladder as a backstabber, Triple H thinks he's unstoppable, but Sting is here, not for WCW, but to take Triple H down. Stephanie McMahon interrupts and makes her way to the ring. Steph says Sting finally hit the big time, standing in a WWE ring with a McMahon. Sting says he's honored to meet Steph, the spoiled brat that's handed everything. Steph says Sting is intimidated, because he's a small fish in the WWE, she's the daughter of the man that put WCW out of business, Sting is loyal but in the end stupid, Triple H will pin Sting and calls Sting a face painted freak. Stephanie tries to slap Sting, but Sting blocks it, and out comes Triple H. Stephanie hands Triple H his sledgehammer, but Sting reveals his bat. The fight is postponed, as Triple H backs down and decides to wait till Wrestlemania.

- Dean Ambrose and R-Truth vs. Luke Harper and Stardust: Bad News Barrett is on commentary. Ambrose hits a clothesline on Harper, sending Harper to the floor. Ambrose lands a suicide dive on Harper, as Truth hits "What's Up" on Stardust to score the pinfall.

- Backstage, Roman Reigns says his match with Brock Lesnar is the biggest match of his career, Lesnar CAN be beaten. People say Reigns can't do it, Reigns says he WILL do it.

- Video Footage with The Miz, Damien Sandow, Will Farrell and Kevin Hart: Miz asks if they used stunt doubles for their movie, Get Hard, because stunt doubles try to outshine you. Farrell asks how long Sandow has been Miz's assistant, because Sandow has that look. Miz angerly orders Sandow to fetch him water.

- "10 Man Tag Team Match": The Miz, Damien Sandow, Adam Rose and The Ascension vs. Ryback, Erick Rowan, Zack Ryder and The Prime Time Players: Ryback press slams Rose, double clotheslines The Ascension, than dodges Miz's "Awesome Clothesline". Ryback hits Miz with the "Meat Hook" and the "Shell Shock" to score the pinfall.

- "3 On 1 Match": Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins, Mercury and Noble: Orton lays out Noble and Mercury with hanging DDT's. Rollins goes for the "Curb Stomp" but Orton counters and goes for the "RKO". Rollins counters out and escapes from the ring. Orton hits Noble with an "RKO" instead and scores the pinfall.

- John Cena Interview On WWE.com: Cena will fight for what he believes in, he loves the troops and his country. At Wrestlemania, he'll shut Rusev up, win the WWE United States Championship and will represent America.

- Backstage, Paige and A.J. Lee talk about The Bellas trying to divide them. Paige gets a Divas Championship Match tonight and tells A.J. she's "crazy" for passing it up. A.J. goes into "crazy" mode but Paige calms her down.

- "WWE Divas Championship Match": Nikki Bella (c) vs. Paige: A.J. Lee stops Brie Bella from interfering, but accidentally elbows Paige. The elbow shot helps Nikki hit "Shock Treatment" on Paige to score the pinfall and retain the Divas Championship.

- After the match: Paige and A.J. have a falling out, over what just happened and have to be separated by WWE officials.

- In Ring Segment With Snoop Dogg: Snoop gets interrupted by Curtis Axel right off the bat. Axel says he doesn't want to hear about SnoopMania, when AxelMania is running wild. Snoop says Axel is the clown popping off on Twitter, he waited for Axel to show up because there is one other Mania Axel forgot about. Que "Real American" and out comes Hulk Hogan. Hogan tells the story of Hulkamania, slamming Andre The Giant, SnoopMania being born with Snoop's first LP and asks Axel what his deal is. Axel rips his shirt and asks Hogan "Whatcha Gonna Do?" Hogan punches Axel and Snoop throws Axel out of the ring. Hogan and Snoop pose together to end the segment.

- "6 Person Tag Team Match": Tyson Kidd, Cesaro and Nattie Neidhart vs. Los Matadores and El Torito: The Usos and Naomi are on commentary. Nattie is in and gets a near fall with a discus clothesline. Nattie goes for a power bomb on El Torito, but El Torito counters and scores the pinfall with a sunset flip.

- Backstage, Kane orders Bad News Barrett to hand over his WWE Intercontinental Championship, so Kane can hang it from the rafters, to advertise the Wrestlemania ladder match, during the Daniel Bryan vs. Dolph Ziggler match. Barrett refuses until Kane threatens to strip Barrett of the title.

- Rusev vs. Jack Swagger: Rusev hits the thrust kick and makes Swagger tap out to "The Accolade".

- After the match: Rusev refuses to release the hold, until John Cena hits the ring. Cena punches Rusev, but Rusev hits a forearm. Rusev sends Cena into the barricade, into the ring post and over the announcers table. Rusev waves the Russian flag, then plants a thrust kick on Cena. Rusev slams Cena on the announcers table, then locks in "The Accolade". Rusev applies the pressure as WWE officials try to pull Rusev off Cena.

- In Ring Segment With Bray Wyatt: Bray says we're all guilty of the person that we've become, we're all liars, Bray speaks the truth, The Undertaker is just like us, a liar, Taker tries to hide the fact he's lost and is trying to have his soul set free. Bray says he controls the light, the dark, the living and the dead, Taker is guilty, there is no redemption, Sister Abigail's kiss will mark Taker and Bray will take his place as a god, while Taker finally rests in peace.

- It's officially announced that Kevin "Diesel" Nash is going in the WWE Hall of Fame.

- Backstage, Tyson Kidd tells his wife, Nattie Neidhart, that something smells amazing. He's talking about chicken though and not his wife.

- Daniel Bryan vs. Dolph Ziggler with Guest Referee Dean Ambrose: Bryan unloads kicks on Ziggler and lands a drop kick. Bryan goes for another running drop kick but eats a Ziggler super kick. Ziggler hits the "Zig Zag" on Bryan and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Ambrose hits "Dirty Deeds" on Ziggler. Ambrose grabs a ladder as Bad News Barrett, R-Truth, Luke Harper and Stardust all hit the ring. Harper and Barrett attack Ambrose. Ambrose hits "Dirty Deeds" on Truth. Barrett sends Bryan into the ladder, then hits a "Bullhammer". Ziggler super kicks Barrett. Stardust lays out Ziggler. Ambrose and Stardust get shoved off the ladder by Harper. The segment closes out with everyone taken out.

- Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns Go Face To Face: Paul Heyman advertises for WWE Network, stating that the greatest athlete in the world will lay a beat down on the samoan bad ass, the fans will get there money's worth when Lesnar mangles Reigns. Brock Lesnar does one thing....he makes a failure out of every man that steps in his path. Heyman continues to build up Lesnar as the unstoppable monster and Reigns as a man who will fail, when Reigns' music hits and out comes Reigns. Reigns and Lesnar have a stare down with each other then play tug of war with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship as RAW closes out. (Seriously?? WTF WWE??)

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 1.20.15: #RAW Results

By @B_Rock1978

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 12.27.14: SmackDown Results

By @B_Rock1978

Happy Holidays everyone and welcome to another exciting edition of Wrestling Lockup with Brandon brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. Today's edition is your Smackdown recap from last night's show. Smackdown took place in Sioux City, Iowa. As we continue down the road to the Royal Rumble.

- Hulk Hogan opened up the show, announcing himself as the Smackdown GM of the week. Seth Rollins comes out and praises Hogan as being the reason he got into wrestling, then tells Hogan he doesn't deserve to be in the same ring as Seth Rollins. Dolph Ziggler comes out to defend Hogan against Rollins. Big Show is out next and threatens to knock out both Hogan and Ziggler. Next out is Roman Reigns, as he backs up Hogan and Ziggler, by threatening to punch Show in the mouth. Hogan announces Ziggler and Reigns vs Show and Rollins later in the main event.

- Ryback battled Kane in a one on one rematch from TLC. Rusev and Lana appeared at ringside in this one and distracted Ryback. The "Big Guy" knocked Rusev off the apron and dropped Kane with the "Meat Hook" and the "Shell Shock" to pick up the pinfall. Ryback took a beating after the match, as Kane and Rusev double teamed the big guy. Kane choke slams Ryback and Rusev locked Ryback in "The Accolade".

- Smackdown GM, Hulk Hogan, confronts Rusev and Lana backstage. Hogan orders Rusev to defend his WWE United States Championship later tonight as punishment for attacking Ryback.

- Divas action saw Naomi battle Alicia Fox. Naomi's biggest fan, The Miz, watched Naomi's match from backstage. Fox gets a couple near falls on Naomi throughout the match. Naomi finished off Alicia Fox with her split legged moonsault for the pinfall.

- Adam Rose got a rematch with R-Truth, after his humiliating loss to Truth this past RAW. Rose took Truth out with the "Party Foul" and scored the pinfall. And we were left with the question...Where was The Bunny? After Rose physically kicked the bunny crap out of The Bunny on RAW, The Bunny was nowhere to be found.

- The WWE United States Championship was on the line as Rusev defended against Dean Ambrose. Ambrose gets out of an "Accolade" attempt by Rusev. Ambrose scores a near fall with the top rope elbow drop on Rusev. The fight goes to the floor, where Bray Wyatt showed up and attacked Ambrose, causing a DQ. Rusev retains the U.S. Title due to the interference. After the match, Ambrose and Bray brawl into the timekeepers pit. Ambrose nails Bray with a steel chair then tosses chair after chair into the ring as Bray retreats.

- Jimmy Uso battled his wife's stalker, The Miz, in one on one action. Miz spent a lot of time running away and pleading with Jimmy. Miz tries to shake hands with Jimmy at one point in the match, trying to get Jimmy to forget about what Miz has done. Miz eats a super kick and gets a "Superfly Splash" as Jimmy scores the pinfall.

- Main event time and it's Roman Reigns and Dolph Ziggler vs. Big Show and Seth Rollins. Rollins and Reigns returned to their after Shield feud. Mercury and Noble were present at ringside, threatening interference throughout the match. Rollins near falled Reigns with a super kick. Ziggler hot tagged in and cleaned house at one point until getting beat down. Reigns ends up spearing Big Show, sending him to the floor. Ziggler takes out Mercury and Noble as they attacked Reigns on the floor. Back in the ring, Reigns spears Rollins in half and scores the pinfall.

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

WWE Tribute To The Troops 2014 Recap #WWE

By @B_Rock1978

What a huge week for WWE action! A live RAW on Monday, a live Smackdown on Tuesday and here we are again with another special edition of Wrestling Lockup with Brandon. This edition is all about last night's Tribute to the Troops special. Last night's Tribute to the Troops took place in Columbus, Georgia. The show consisted of Dean Ambrose facing Bray Wyatt in a "Boot Camp Match". The Usos took on Goldust and Stardust. Divas in action and a huge eight man tag team main event. Let's get to last night's action!!

- In Ring Segment with Hulk Hogan, The Miz and John Cena: The Hulkster is in the ring with a huge American flag to kick off the show. Hogan says that when he sees all the brave faces in the crowd it makes him proud to live in America....brother. Hogan continues to thank our soldiers when he's interrupted by The Miz and Damien Sandow. Miz somehow thinks of himself as a soldier just because he starred in The Marine 3 and tells Hogan he's welcome. Miz says everyone should be honored by his performance in the movie. John Cena comes out to the ring. Cena apologizes for Miz's stupidity, when he thinks of toughness he thinks of the U.S. Military, when he thinks of Miz he thinks of Ryan Seacrest. The Miz and Cena go back and forth talking more about the military, Cena being jealous, Miz beating Cena at Wrestlemania 27 and Miz sucking. Miz hears enough and swings at Cena. Cena blocks and sends Miz to the floor. Sandow mimicks the whole thing and throws himself out of the ring. Seth Rollins, Kane, Luke Harper, Big Show and The Stooges make their way to the ring and surround Cena and Hogan. Hogan and Cena start swinging on their enemies. Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback hit the ring to make the save.

- The Usos vs. Goldust and Stardust: Goldust sends Jey to the floor early. Jey punches Goldust as Stardust is tagged in next. Jey works on Stardust then tags in Jimmy. Jimmy hits a leg drop for a near fall. Jimmy sends Goldust to the floor. The Usos double clothesline Stardust and he goes to the floor with his brother. The Usos fly over the ropes and take out the bizarre brothers. Stardust regains control and works over Jey and scores a near fall. Goldust tags in and works over Jey next. Jey finally fights off the Rhodes brothers and hot tags Jimmy. Jimmy takes out both brothers and Jey hits a flying plancha on Goldust. Stardust hits a springboard kick on Jimmy for a near fall. Jimmy hits Stardust with a corkscrew senton for a near fall. The Usos hit double super kicks and then the "Superfly Splash" to score the pinfall.

- "Santa’s Little Helper Divas Battle Royal": We get a Diva dance off go down right in the middle of this match. The final four come down to Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Naomi and Nattie Neidhart. Brie goes to baseball slide Naomi, but misses and ends up on the floor, eliminated. Nattie and Nikki go at it next but both get shoved to the floor by Naomi, giving Naomi the victory.

- "Boot Camp Match": Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt: Ambrose hits Wyatt with a backpack, a forearm then a drop kick. Wyatt scrapes Ambrose's face against the ropes then chokes him with the ropes. Ambrose fights back and drops Wyatt with a bulldog, sending Wyatt to the floor. Ambrose flies through the ropes and connects with a suicide dive. Ambrose tosses Wyatt into the ring post then sends him head first into an ammo case. Ambrose tosses some chairs in the ring as Wyatt grabs a kendo stick. Wyatt unloads on Ambrose on the head, ribs, back and the throat with the kendo stick. Wyatt sends Ambrose into a wedged chair in the corner. Wyatt with a kendo stick cross body block. Wyatt comes off the turnbuckles with the kendo stick but Ambrose dodges the blow with a shot to Wyatt's gut. Ambrose unloads kendo stick shots then hits the kendo stick leg sweep on Wyatt. Ambrose leaps off the turnbuckles with a chair in hand and drives into Wyatt with an elbow for a near fall. Ambrose sets up a table in the ring, but Wyatt puts Ambrose through it for a near fall. Bray Wyatt gets in Sgt. Slaughter's face at ringside. Wyatt sets up the table as Slaughter takes his boot off. Slaughter gives Ambrose his boot and Ambrose nails Wyatt with it. Ambrose puts Wyatt on the table then leaps off the turnbuckles and elbow drops Wyatt through the table. Ambrose covers and scores the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment with Rusev and Lana: Says it's their honor to be in our presence, has crushed everyone, has proven dominance of mother Russia, U.S. soldiers disappoint them and we should all kneel to Vladimir Putin. Daniel Bryan's music hits and out comes Bryan. Bryan says no matter the circumstances America doesn't back down, we fight and if Rusev and Lana don't like it then go back to Russia. Lana and Rusev call Bryan a little American troll. Bryan says they can fight right now, in front of everyone in this arena, they're not just challenging Bryan but everyone in the arena. A few soldiers jump the barricade and a few drop from the ceiling and get on the apron. Bryan gets in the ring to fight but Rusev and Lana leave.

- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": Ryback, Erick Rowan, John Cena, and Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins, Big Show, Kane, and Luke Harper: Ryback and Rollins start things off. Ryback hits a couple shoulders on Rollins for a near fall. Rowan tags in and splashes Rollins for a near fall. Ziggler in next hits Rollins with a neck breaker and the leaping elbow for a near fall. Harper and Ryback are tagged in next. Ryback drops Harper with a suplex for a near fall. The match continues and we have all eight men get involved at once starting a brawl. Show and Kane work over Ziggler next. Kane hits Ziggler with a suplex for a near fall. Kane next hits a side slam on Ziggler for a near fall. Rollins is in and working over Ziggler, while mocking Cena and getting Cena worked up. Ziggler hits a "Famasser" on Rollins out of nowhere and both men are out. Cena gets tagged in and goes Super Cena on Harper. Cena hits "Five Knuckle Shuffle" then goes for "AA" but Rollins distracts. Cena locks Harper in the "STF" but Kane breaks it up. Ryback press slams Rollins into The Stooges while Rowan spin kicks Kane. Show choke slams Ryback. Ziggler lands a super kick on Show. Cena "AA's" Show and then Harper. Cena covers Harper for the pinfall. After the match, Hulk Hogan comes down and celebrates with the good guys as Tribute to the Troops closes out.

And that was last night's special Tribute to the Troops show. In closing I just want to send a very big THANK YOU to every single man and woman that has or still is serving our country. Without you all watching our backs and keeping us safe, America would be a very scary place to live in. Again THANK YOU, keep doing what you're doing for us and stay safe.

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Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 8.12.14: WWE Raw

It's Tuesday afternoon and it's time for another Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat Podcast. Last night's RAW served as the go home show to SummerSlam this Sunday, live on the WWE Network. Last night's RAW was also the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan's birthday celebration! The former nWo leader turned 61 today. Yes even I was a Hulkamaniac when I was little....BROTHER!

- RAW kicked off live from Portland, Oregon. The stage was setup with a load of Red and Yellow wrapped presents for the Hulkster. Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman make their way to the ring for a promo. Heyman builds up Lesnar for his match against John Cena at SummerSlam, brags about Undertaker's streak being broken at Wrestlemania by Lesnar, brags about Lesnar at one time taking out The Rock and Hulk Hogan and says after Sunday no one will see John Cena around anymore. We see clips of Extreme Rules 2012 when Lesnar fought Cena, Heyman says Cena only won that match because Lesnar was not at 100% but Lesnar is 100% now. Heyman cuts a freestyle rap on Lesnar beating Cena at SummerSlam. Heyman lets everyone know that this is Brock Lesnar's house now.

- "2 on 1 Handicap Match": Roman Reigns vs Ryback and Curtis Axel: Corporate Kane returns and announces this match before it starts. Reigns wins by DQ after getting double teamed into the outside ringpost. Reigns lays out Ryback and Axel with "Superman Punches" and spears. Reigns cuts a promo after the match talking about his SummerSlam match with Randy Orton.

- Corporate Kane and Randy Orton are backstage. Orton says he'll end Roman Reigns at SummerSlam. Kane says The Authority put Orton in a match against Sheamus tonight cause it's what's best for business.

- Rob Van Dam vs Seth Rollins: Rollins hits the "Curb Stomp" on RVD for the pinfall. Rollins walks past Hulk Hogan's presents just a little paranoid, looking for Dean Ambrose. Ambrose pops out of the life sized present and unloads with punches on Rollins. Rollins runs for his life and escapes through the crowd. Ambrose says for $9.99 he'll get his money's worth out of Rollins at SummerSlam when he beats his ass.

- Stephanie McMahon is out to cut a promo. Stephanie calls out Daniel Bryan's physical therapist, Megan, and she claims that she slept with Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan's wife, Brie Bella, storms the ring and slaps Megan as Stephanie eggs her on. Brie spear tackles Stephanie and puts her in the "Yes Lock". WWE officials pull Brie off of Stephanie, Stephanie says they'll finish this tonight instead of at SummerSlam.

- Cesaro vs Jack Swagger (w/Zeb Colter): Former Real Americans went one on one. Cesaro works on Swagger's injured ribs from Rusev last Monday. Swagger makes Cesaro tap out to the "Patriot Lock". After the match Zeb cuts a promo on how Swagger will beat Rusev at SummerSlam. Rusev and Lana interrupt and wave the Russian flag on the stage.

- A one on one interview segment from earlier today is shown between Bray Wyatt and Chris Jericho, building up their SummerSlam match. Wyatt says Jericho isn't a savior just a scared little boy. Jericho says he never said he was a savior. At SummerSlam he's following the buzzards and shoving them down Bray's throat.

- A.J. Lee vs Eva Marie: Paige arrives, skipping down to the ring. Eva rolls up A.J. on the distraction and scores the pinfall. Paige reads a poem she wrote for A.J. about punching her and leaving SummerSlam with her Divas Title. A.J. goes into "crazy" mode and attacks Eva.

- John Cena is in the ring for a promo on his match with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Cena says he's winning at SummerSlam and not laying down for Lesnar cause he doesn't deserve the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Cena calls Lesnar uncaring, unprofessional, undeserving and a bully. Cena says if this is Lesnar's house then Cena is a stranger in his house so come get some. Lesnar doesn't show, Cena says he must be suffering from "punk-bitch- itis" and says he's leaving SummerSlam still the champ.

- Stephanie McMahon vs Brie Bella: Stephanie comes out and says they're waiting till SummerSlam, that is if Brie makes it there. Daniel Bryan's therapist, Megan, pressed charges on Brie. So Stephanie calls out the police to arrest Brie.

- Dolph Ziggler vs Heath Slater: The Miz is on commentary. The Miz distracts Ziggler after Ziggler hit the "Zig Zag". Ziggler beats up and chases The Miz from ringside. Ziggler, however, gets counted out in the process. Slater has a two match winning streak going! Ziggler lays Slater out with another "Zig Zag" after the match.

- Randy Orton vs Sheamus: Orton catches Sheamus with a mid air "RKO" as Sheamus came off the top rope for the pinfall.

- Hulk Hogan's Birthday Celebration! The RAW locker room is emptied out and on stage for the Hulkster's celebration. "Mean" Gene Okerlund and manager "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart introduce Hogan. We see clips of Hogan's life on the titantron. Hogan says thank you to everyone and says Vince McMahon gave him a birthday card with $9.99 inside. Hogan says he loves everyone and thanks everyone again. "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, nWo running buddies Kevin Nash and Scott Hall all arrive to celebrate. Scott Hall does a survey, Hogan rips his shirt off to reveal an nWo shirt and Kevin Nash begins to sing happy birthday when suddenly Brock Lesnar's music hits. Lesnar and Heyman get in the ring and Lesnar eyeballs all the legends in the ring. Lesnar gets in Hogan's face and says "parties over grandpa". John Cena hits the ring for the save and we have a Lesnar/Cena standoff. Lesnar backs down and leaves the ring with Heyman as RAW closes out.

***** SummerSlam Card *****
- "WWE World Heavyweight Championship": John Cena (c) vs. Brock Lesnar
- "WWE Divas Championship": A.J. Lee (c) vs. Paige
- "WWE Intercontinental Championship": The Miz (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler
- "Lumberjack Match": Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose
-"Flag Match": Rusev vs. Jack Swagger
- Chris Jericho vs. Bray Wyatt
- Stephanie McMahon vs. Brie Bella
- Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns
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And that's that, another recap for RAW in the books. Next stop, Smackdown recap on Saturday and of course I'll be recapping SummerSlam on Monday. Until then my friends, tap or snap.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 5.24.14: WWE Smackdown

Cheerio again.....BROTHER!!

Let me tell you something brother, it's Saturday, brother and it's time for another Smackdown recap brother! Yeah...anyway...This week's Smackdown, just like RAW, took place in England. Last week we saw more build up to the John Cena and Bray Wyatt feud with it made official that they would face off in a "Last Man Standing" Match at WWE Payback. The Usos backed up John Cena in his feud with The Wyatts. Batista viciously attacked Dolph Ziggler after their one on one match. Damien Sandow cut a promo about being held back until his mic got cut off. More Rhodes Family fighting as Cody Rhodes grows frustrated with losing. Let's get this week's recap started...brother!

Highlights of Smackdown:

-The Immortal one himself, Hulk Hogan, appeared to kick off the show. Hogan was the official host of Smackdown this week. Hogan cut a promo advertising the WWE Network and building it up coming to the UK soon. Nothing special....brother.
- Dolph Ziggler got another shot at Batista in a "No DQ Match", after Ziggler was taken out by the animal last week. Ziggler had no better luck this week as Batista picked up the victory.
- Bo Dallas (I.R.S.' son and Bray Wyatt's brother, for those that didn't know) made his long awaited debut. Bo Dallas tried to turn Sin Cara into a "Bo-Leiver" as they went one on one. Dallas wins in his debut.
- More party shenanigans from Adam Rose and his party posse as they targeted Vickie Guerrerro. Vickie in my opinion is a life long lemon, judging by the sour face she sells all the time.
- Bray Wyatt cut a promo calling John Cena a monster and a liar. Accused Cena of using The Usos to help him and he'll just cast them aside when he's done using them.
- Sheamus and Cesaro continue their feud as Cesaro attacked Sheamus in his match with Alberto Del Rio.
- The main event saw The Usos in tag team action against The Wyatt Family. The Usos win by DQ when Bray Wyatt gets involved. John Cena hits the ring and hits "Attitude Adjustment" on Erick Rowan. Bray and Cena stare down to close the show.

Quick Match Results:

-"No DQ Match": Batista def. Dolph Ziggler by pin.

-The Funkadactyls def. Nikki Bella and Eva Maria by pin. Summer Rae served as the referee. 

-Bo Dallas def. Sin Cara by pin.

-Sheamus def. Alberto Del Rio by DQ.

-The Usos def. The Wyatt Family by DQ.

WWE News and Rumors:

-The WWE Tag Team Titles almost changed hands while on their European Tour this week. Luke Harper and Erick Rowan def. The Usos to win the titles. The Wyatt Family, however, cheated to do it. WWE backstage personnel agent, Dave "Fit" Finley, told the referee what happened and the referee restarted the match allowing The Usos to pick up the win. Exactly what kind of pull backstage does Finley have that a referee would listen to him and restart a match? Hmmm
- Sources are stating that former WWE Divas Champion, AJ Lee, will not be returning to WWE TV anytime soon. AJ will be marrying the "Cult of Personality" himself, CM Punk, in a few weeks. AJ and Punk will be doing the married couple thing for the next few months. It's being reported AJ might be back in time for either Money In The Bank or SummerSlam.

And that's a wrap my friends, I'll be back Tuesday for the RAW recap. Again follow me on Twitter at @BSA1978. Like and Follow Triple Threat Podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Till then, tap or snap.