Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 3.13.15: #SmackDown & #NXT

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. We're going to change things up a little bit starting in this edition. RAW, Smackdown and TNA Impact will be written in quick recap form. All major WWE, NXT, TNA and GFW pay per view's will be written in the in-depth recap form. The plus side to this is I will now include NXT recaps for you, included with the Smackdown recap each week. Enjoy, thanks for reading and like and share Triple Threat CLE.

*** NXT ***

- In Ring Segment With Enzo Amore and Big Cass: How you doin'? Enzo calls the Lucha Dragons "Geico Lizards". Big Cass claims the NXT World Tag Team Championship belongs to them and will take out anyone that gets in their way.

- Enzo Amore and Big Cass def. The Lucha Dragons: Big Cass with the tilt-a-whirl side slam and Enzo launches off the top rope to score the pinfall. Big Cass and Enzo were over big with the fans and The Lucha Dragons were getting boos.

- Alexa Bliss def. Carmella: Bliss hits the "Sparkle Splash" on Carmella for the pinfall. This was Bliss' first match back since suffering a broken nose.

- Backstage, Alex Riley is asked about his return to wrestling. He says it's like being stuck in a cage for two years and watching everyone else eat. Kevin Owens talks about fighting for his family, but Riley fights to survive.

- Alex Riley def. C.J. Parker: Riley hits the "Blockbuster" on Parker and scores the pinfall. This was Riley's first wrestling match in two years.

- After the match: Kevin Owens interrupts Riley's victory celebration. Owens calls Riley the dumbest man in NXT and will end his in ring career just like his commentary career.

- Tyler Breeze def. Hideo Itami: Itami unloaded on Breeze with kicks and strikes, but misses a missile drop kick. Breeze hits Itami with the "Beauty Shot" and scores the pinfall. Breeze celebrates to close out NXT.

*** Smackdown ***

- This week, Smackdown was in Detroit, Michigan.

- In Ring Segment With Daniel Bryan: Bryan says he's never won the one title all of his heroes have held, the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Bryan announces he'll be in the ladder match for the I-C Title. Bad News Barrett interrupts and says he'll still be champion when it's over. Dolph Ziggler, Dean Ambrose and Luke Harper are out next and all claim victory. Stardust is out next, looking for his "Ivory Enterprise". R-Truth is out with the I-C Title in his possession. Truth says he's afraid of ladders but he'll climb one and take the title at Wrestlemania. A huge brawl breaks out and ends with Bryan, Ambrose and Ziggler standing alone.

- "8 Man Tag Team Match": Los Matadores, Cesaro and Tyson Kidd def. Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and The Usos: Kidd rolls up Kofi, however, Fernando tags himself in. Kofi hits "Trouble in Paradise" on Fernando, but Diego hits a backstabber on Kofi, pulls some twin magic and scores the pinfall, without the referee knowing who's who.

- Backstage, Miz says he'll win the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal and will beat Ryback, tonight. Damien Sandow disagrees, so Miz makes him go iron Miz's pants.

- Ryback def. The Miz: Ryback hits the "Meat Hook" and the "Shell Shock" on Miz to score the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment With Roman Reigns: Reigns is pissed about Paul Heyman insulting his family on RAW and says he will defeat Brock Lesnar, to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania. Mark Henry returns to WWE and interrupts Reigns. Henry says Lesnar will hurt Reigns and Reigns needs to learn respect. Reigns tries to ignore Henry and leave, but Henry grabs Reigns' arm and then shoves Reigns. Reigns hits a "Superman Punch" on Henry and then spears Henry through the outside barricade. Reigns walks off and says he WILL beat Lesnar, BELIEVE THAT!

- Paige and A.J. Lee def. Summer Rae and Alicia Fox: Paige takes out Summer and Fox both. Paige then applies the "PTO" submission on Fox and makes her tap out.

- Backstage, Mark Henry says Roman Reigns made a believer out of him, he doesn't know if Reigns will beat Brock Lesnar, but Henry now believes in Reigns.

- Randy Orton was interviewed earlier and he explains how Seth Rollins and The Authority fell right into his trap, when he turned on them on RAW.

- "6 Man Tag Team Match": Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose def. Bad News Barrett, Stardust and Luke Harper: Bryan kicks Stardust in the head, but gets tossed to the floor by Harper. Harper power bombs Ziggler for a near fall. Bryan tags back in and nails the running knee on Harper to score the pinfall.

- After the match: Michael Cole tries to interview Bryan, Ziggler and Ambrose, but it turns into bickering. Ziggler says Bryan stole the pin. Ambrose says Ziggler has professional jealousy for Bryan. Ambrose then calls Bryan a turd. Ziggler says he doesn't agree on everything Ambrose said, but agrees that Bryan is a turd. Ambrose and Ziggler both leave the ring and this closes out Smackdown.

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 11.11.14: RAW Results

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW results from last night's show. RAW took place last night in jolly ol' Liverpool, England, as it's the WWE's current tour of the Royal Country. Last night's RAW consisted of Rusev defending the WWE United States Championship against Sheamus. Seth Rollins vs. Jack Swagger. Main event time saw John Cena going one on one with the "Big Guy" Ryback. All that and more.

- Team Recruiting: John Cena kicks off RAW and announces that Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler are officially on Team Cena, even though The Authority are trying to scare off the locker room from joining. Cena calls out Ryback who enters the ring and the duo are immediately interrupted by The Authority. The Authority have their newly announced partner Mark Henry with them. Triple H and Cena go back and forth about what is on the line at Survivor Series. Triple H will put the fear of GOD into everyone who even thinks about joining Cena, then promises Ryback title shots, money and fame if he joins The Authority. Ryback gets in Triple H's face and it looks like he's ready to take "The Game" out. Ryback turns toward Cena and plants Cena with a spine buster slam, officially joining The Authority.

- Seth Rollins vs. Jack Swagger: Back and forth action between the two throughout. Rollins takes a few breathers on the floor to slow down Swagger's offense. Later in the match, Swagger hits the "Swagger Bomb" for a near fall. Swagger applies the "Patriot Lock" but Rollins makes it to the ropes, then the floor where Swagger reapplies the hold. Mercury and Noble distract Swagger causing Swagger to get shoved into the ring post by Rollins. Back in the ring, Rollins hits the "Curb Stomp" on Swagger for the pinfall. After the match, Rollins hits another "Curb Stomp" on Swagger then celebrates with Mercury and Noble as WWE medics check on Swagger.

- Lunatic Fringe Rant: Backstage, Dean Ambrose is interviewed. Says he won't apologize for his long rap sheet in the business, he doesn't hide from demons, doesn't want to be a hero, The Authority and Bray Wyatt couldn't take him out and there is a special place in hell for he and Bray at Survivor Series.

- Corporate Big Guy?: Kane and Ryback meet backstage. Kane tells Ryback he'll beat John Cena tonight if Ryback follows Kane's lead. Ryback tells Kane to stay out of his way.

- Paige vs. Alicia Fox: Fox attacks at the bell but Paige fires back. Fox with a northern lights suplex for a near fall. Fox gets a back breaker countered into a near pinfall by Paige. Paige hits "Ram-Paige" and scores the pinfall.

- The Authority's Deal With Russia: Backstage, Stephanie McMahon meets with Rusev and Lana. Steph congratulates the couple on their U.S. Title win last week and asks if they decided to join The Authority. Lana talks politics and says they will consider the offer. Steph says WWE have no politics, calls Lana a Russian twit and demands an answer now.

- Family Split?: Backstage, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are re-watching Vince McMahon's stipulation announcement from last week and are wondering if he is trying to split Triple H and Stephanie apart. Triple H is still confident that Team Cena will lose.

- Rusev's United States Championship Celebration: A Russian gentleman speaks on behalf of The Kremlin and says President Putin is proud of Rusev. Rusev orders the Russian National Anthem to be played but Sheamus interrupts the celebration. Sheamus hits the ring and chases out Rusev.

- "WWE United States Championship Match:" Rusev (c) vs Sheamus: The fight goes back to the floor where Sheamus sends Rusev into the apron and Rusev dumps Sheamus on the announcers table. Back in the ring, Rusev locks in submission holds. Sheamus with "Ten Beats" and a couple near falls. Rusev counters the "Texas Clover Leaf" but gets planted with "White Noise" by Sheamus for a near fall. Rusev rolls to the floor, ducking the "Brogue Kick". Sheamus with a splash off the ropes but Rusev rolls back out to the floor after being tossed into the ring. Sheamus tosses Rusev around into the barricades. The referee gets distracted and Mercury and Noble come out and attack Sheamus. Sheamus gets counted out after The Authority attack. Rusev and Lana leave with The Authority after the match.

- The Answer: Backstage, Stephanie McMahon meets with Rusev and Lana. Lana says yes to Rusev joining The Authority. Steph says they will crush Team Cena together. Rusev mumbles something in Russian to Lana.

- Corporate Big Guy? 2: Backstage, Seth Rollins meets up with Ryback. Rollins says Ryback made the right choice. Ryback says he finds a target and destroys it. John Cena is tonight's target.

- Los Matadores vs. Damien Sandow and The Miz: Hornswoggle is the mini stunt double tonight. Fernando slingshot senton on Miz for a near fall. Miz hits the "Awesome Clothesline" and lands a top rope double sledge for a near fall. In and out tag action by Miz and Sandow. Diego comes back on Team Hollywood and scores a near fall with a cross body. The two teams go to the floor as El Torito takes down Hornswoggle. Miz gets a near fall rollup. Diego suplexes Miz but Sandow helps counter it into a pinfall for Miz.

- Swagger Update: John Cena meets with Dolph Ziggler backstage. Cena says Swagger isn't doing too well. Triple H appears, laughs and bans Cena from Ziggler's match tonight.

- Dolph Ziggler vs. Mark Henry: The fight goes to the floor where Ziggler tosses Henry into the barricade. Henry grabs a steel chair and hits Ziggler getting himself DQ'ed. After the match, Henry continues to beat down Ziggler until Big Show makes the save. Show and Henry brawl until Henry retreats. Show announces he's on Team Cena.

- Team Cena Grows: John Cena meets with Dolph Ziggler and Big Show. Sheamus arrives and announces he'll be on Team Cena too.

- Brie Bella vs. A.J. Lee: A.J. locks in the "Black Widow" on Brie, making her tap out. After the match, Nikki Bella attacks A.J. from behind. Nikki calls Brie a loser and lays A.J. out with "Rack Attack".

- Corporate Big Guy? 3: Mark Henry meets with Ryback and jokes about beating Ryback at Wrestlemania. Henry then welcomes Ryback to the team.

- Tyson Kidd vs. Adam Rose: Erick Rowan stalks around the ring watching the match and appears to be looking for a "she" before leaving. Rose again gets distracted by The Bunny's shenanigans and loses as Kidd applies the "Sharpshooter" and forces Rose to tap out. After the match, Rose hits The Bunny and leaves with his Rosebuds.

- Authority Evaluation: Kane says the team is worried about Ryback's attitude. Ryback appears and asks Kane if he's talking behind his back. Triple H and Stephanie calm everyone down and give a pep talk.

- Evil Is Coming: Bray Wyatt cuts a promo. Bray tells Dean Ambrose that he hasn't seen evil until now.

- John Cena vs. Ryback: Ryback blocks an early "AA" attempt. Ryback works Cena over in and out of the ring in front of The Authority. Ryback stops at one point and has words with Kane, allowing Cena to send Ryback into Kane. Ryback scores a couple near falls on Cena with power moves. Ryback hits a thesz press and a splash for a near fall. Ryback another near fall with a power bomb. Cena counters Ryback into the "STF" submission. Ryback escapes and lands another splash for a near fall. Cena is able to 're-apply the "STF" on Ryback. Ryback escapes and hits a spine buster and goes for the "Meat Hook". Kane gets in the ring and attacks Cena, DQ'ing Ryback.

After the match, Ryback and Kane have words and Rollins tries to calm both down. Ryback punches Rollins. Kane boots Ryback in the face. The Authority beat down John Cena next until Sheamus hits the ring. Rusev and The Authority beat down Sheamus. Big Show hits the ring but gets beat down by Mark Henry and The Authority. Ryback gets back in the ring and cleans Authority house, taking out Henry, Rusev, Rollins and shellshocking Kane. Ryback leaves the ring as Cena looks on confused.

- Ryback's Replacement: RAW closes out with Luke Harper backstage, throwing a knocked out Dolph Ziggler at Triple H and Stephanie's feet and stating that he's a team player.

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

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 11.4.14: #WWE #RAW Results

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW results from last night's show. RAW took place last night in Buffalo, New York. RAW consisted of a big announcement for Survivor Series by the man himself, Vince McMahon. Big Show faced Mark Henry. Dean Ambrose battled Cesaro. Main Event time saw Randy Orton going one on one with Seth Rollins. All that and more. Let's get to those results.

- NO CHANCE IN HELL! Vince McMahon returned with The Authority to kick off RAW. Vince promotes WWE Network being free in November and announces that if The Authority losses at Survivor Series then The Authority will be no more. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are left with wondering why Vinnie Mac is doing this.

- Dean Ambrose vs. Cesaro: Mat wrestling and quick pin attempts by both men early. Out to the floor, Ambrose slams Cesaro face first into the ring barrier then hits a flying elbow/bodypress. The lights go out and Bray Wyatt appears in his rocking chair on stage. Cesaro german suplex for a near fall. Ambrose with a huge clothesline for a near fall. Cesaro reverses a tornado DDT into a european uppercut for a near fall. Ambrose dumps Cesaro to the floor and hits the suicide dive. Cesaro gets a near fall on a back slide. Ambrose jumps up and hits "Dirty Deeds" for the pinfall. After the match, Ambrose goes for Bray Wyatt but the lights again go out and pop back on with Bray gone.

- Triple H makes the decision to call Randy Orton to lead The Authority at Survivor Series.

- Jimmy Uso (w/Jey Uso) vs. The Miz (w/Damien Sandow): Mat wrestling and fast pace action early. Damien Sandow doing his usual comical stunt double imitation of Miz throughout the match. Jey super kicks Sandow on the floor after Sandow tries rolling in the ring. Miz catches Jimmy on the distraction and hits the "Skull Crushing Finale" for the pinfall.

- Sheamus vs. Tyson Kidd (w/Nattie Neidhart): Rusev and Lana scout the match from backstage. Sheamus near fall with a knee drop. Kidd near fall with a drop kick to the face. Kidd goes for a head scissors but Sheamus counters with a power bomb into the texas clover leaf submission. The fight goes to the floor where Sheamus and Kidd trade blows. Kidd pushes Nattie into Sheamus' way and beats the ten count, beating Sheamus by count out. After the match, Sheamus lays Kidd out with a "Brogue Kick".
- Dolph Ziggler vs. ????: The Authority arrive and surround Ziggler. Stephanie accepts Vince's stipulation from earlier and guarantee The Authority will win. Triple H, next tries to recruit Ziggler for The Authority, claiming that John Cena will take all the credit if his team wins and none of the blaim if his team loses. Triple H promises he'll give Ziggler anything he wants if he tells Cena "no" and joins The Authority. Ziggler says the only thing he wants is The Authority gone and out of power. Triple H orders Ziggler to defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Seth Rollins, now, for making the wrong decision.

- "WWE Intercontinental Championship Match:" Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Seth Rollins: Fast paced action and good mat wrestling by the two men, one a rising star and the other a should be main eventer. Ziggler misses a splash and is sent into the turn buckle for a near fall. Ziggler sends himself and Rollins to the floor with a clothesline. Ziggler splash in the corner and a leaping elbow for a near fall. Rollins counters the "Famasser" with a rollup for a near fall. Rollins counters corner punches and then turn buckle power bombed Ziggler for a near fall. Ziggler hits a "Famasser" for a near fall. Rollins counters a super kick with an enzigiri for a near fall. Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble distract Ziggler as he went for the "Zig Zag". Noble drops Ziggler neck first on the ropes and Rollins hits the "Curb Stomp". Before Rollins can cover, Randy Orton slides in the ring and drops Rollins with an "RKO".....outta nowhere. Ziggler retains his WWE Intercontinental Championship as the match is thrown out.

- Stephanie McMahon tells Triple H they can't trust Randy Orton now. Randy Orton appears and wants Seth Rollins tonight. Triple H tells Orton he needs Orton and Rollins both on The Authority but grants him a match with Rollins tonight. After their match they need to put their hatred aside and put full focus on Survivor Series and beating Team Cena.

- Titus O'Neil vs. Ryback: Titus gets some power moves in on Ryback and finds time to mock Ryback. Ryback regains offense. The Authority are shown scouting Ryback as he hits the "Meat Hook" and the "Shell Shock" on Titus for the pinfall.

- Backstage, Big Show offers to be on Team Cena just to see The Authority lose power. Show talks about Mark Henry turning on him and how betrayed Show feels. Part of Show wants Henry's friendship back and the other half just wants to knock Henry out.

- Hey look, it's the Buffalo Bills at ringside. Good to see they haven't moved the team yet.

- Big Show vs. Mark Henry: Like watching two semi's collide. Big Show near fall with an elbow drop. To the floor, Henry sends Show into the ring post. Show charges and spears Henry. Show locks on his new leg submission but Henry makes it to the ropes. Show climbs to the top rope but gets tossed off by Henry. The Authority is shown scouting this match. Henry with the "World's Strongest Slam" but Show kicks out at two. Back on the floor, Henry gets DQ'ed as he hits Show with the ring steps. Henry lays Show out with the "World's Strongest Slam" on the ring steps after the match.

- Triple H tells Kane to go ask Mark Henry to join The Authority and tells Stephanie McMahon to trust him on The Authority winning at Survivor Series.

- Nikki Bella (w/Brie Bella) vs. Emma: A.J. Punk....I mean A.J. Lee is on commentary for this match. Emma with a "Tarantula" on Nikki. Emma goes for the "Emma-Mite-Sandwich" but gets kicked to the canvas. Nikki hits "Rack Attack" and scores the pinfall. After the match, Nikki orders Brie to slap A.J. which Brie does. A.J. shoves Brie down then goes after Nikki who runs away.

- Zack Ryder vs. Rusev (w/Lana): Rusev runs over Ryder easily. Rusev with a thrust kick and makes Ryder tap out to "The Accolade". The Authority scouted Rusev during the match. Rusev and Lana guarantee victory over Sheamus later on in the United States Championship Match, only on WWE Network after RAW. Sheamus comes out and says Rusev will finally be beaten.

- Stephanie McMahon tries to recruit Rusev with a spot on The Authority. Lana says they'll get back to her.

- Stardust (w/Goldust) vs. Fernando (w/Diego and El Torito): The Miz and Damien Sandow are on commentary. Diego and El Torito send Goldust flying into Miz and Sandow. Miz and Sandow confront Goldust. Fernando hits Stardust with the "Backstabber" during all the distractions and scores the pinfall.

- Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins (w/Mercury and Noble): Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are at ringside for this match. The fight goes to the floor where Orton bounces Rollins like a pinball into the barricades. Rollins looks like he's taking a book out of Orton's page with kicks and stomps, slowing down Orton. Back to the floor, Orton tosses Rollins into the announcers table then back body drops him on the table. Back in the ring, Orton counters Rollins on the top rope with a superplex for a near fall. Orton went for the hanging DDT but Rollins dumps Orton to the floor. Rollins hits a suicide dive then hits a flying knee for a near fall on Orton. Orton counters the turn buckle power bomb, Rollins counters back with a kick. Rollins goes for the "Curb Stomp" but Orton counters with the snapping power slam for a near fall. Orton goes for the "RKO" but Rollins back slides Orton for the pinfall. Triple H tells Orton to shake The Authority's hands now. Orton shakes Mercury, Noble and Kane's hand. Orton gets to Rollins and hesitates before shaking his hand. Orton then snaps and hits the "RKO" on Rollins. Orton unloads on Mercury, Noble and Kane until Triple H tries to calm Orton down. Orton decks Triple H and begins to unload on The Authority again. The Authority tackle Orton on the announcers table and Rollins hits the "Curb Stomp" on Orton, busting Orton open. Stephanie and Triple H tell The Authority to finish Orton off. Rollins hits another "Curb Stomp" on Orton as RAW ends.

**** Wrestling Lockup with Brandon Exclusive: After RAW went off the air, WWE Network went live with a special match to promote the free showing of WWE Network this month.

- "WWE United States Championship Match": Sheamus (c) vs. Rusev (w/Lana): Sheamus and Rusev traded back and forth early with their brawling and power moves. Sheamus sends Rusev to the floor and leaps off the apron at Rusev. Rusev catches Sheamus and power slams him on the floor. Rusev tosses Sheamus into the barricade then back into the ring. Rusev works on Sheamus with submission wrestling. Sheamus back on offense with clubbing axe handles and running knee lifts. Rusev hits a fall away slam for a near fall, stomps on Sheamus back and then locks in "The Accolade". Sheamus powers out and drops Rusev with "White Noise" for a near fall. Sheamus goes for the "Brogue Kick". Sheamus misses the finisher, then catches two thrust kicks to the head by Rusev. Rusev locks Sheamus in "The Accolade" and applies the pressure. Sheamus passes out from the pain and the referee stops the match. Rusev is the NEW United States Champion.

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

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 11.1.14: Smackdown Results (Halloween Edition)

By @B_Rock1978

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 Houston, Texas. Smackdown was in the Halloween spirit throughout the evening, as it was their Halloween edition episode. Smackdown consisted of a Divas Halloween Battle Royal. Dolph Ziggler faced Kane in a rematch from RAW. Rusev battled The Great Khali. Main event time saw Dean Ambrose vs. Cesaro in a "Trick or Street Fight Match". A show with all these scary cast of characters and more. Let's get to this week's results.

- "Divas Halloween Battle Royal, Winner is #1 Contender to WWE Divas Championship": WWE Divas Champion, A.J. Lee, is at the commentary table for this one. Obviously all the Divas are dressed in Halloween outfits being a Halloween Battle Royal. The final four come down to Nikki Bella, Paige, Nattie Neidhart and Alicia Fox. Paige is in the process of trying to eliminate Nikki. Fox delivers a kick to Nattie that sends her to the floor for the elimination. Fox then hits a spear on Paige but both girls tumble to the floor, leaving Nikki as the winner and the new #1 Contender to the WWE Divas Championship. After the match, Nikki has some words with A.J. Lee at the commentary table.

- Inside the ring, The Authority is here and Kane has a mic. Kane says he gets a warm fuzzy feeling at Halloween and announces Dean Ambrose vs. Cesaro later in a "Trick or Street Fight Match". Seth Rollins says it'll be a shame if Bray Wyatt gets to Ambrose again, admits to selling out and says we are all in the presence of greatness. Kane announces that he's going to fight Dolph Ziggler tonight as punishment to Ziggler for aligning himself with John Cena.

- Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane: Seth Rollins, Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble are all at ringside for this match. Ziggler is quick with punches and kicks but misses the "Famasser" and gets pushed away by Kane, going for a DDT. Kane gets a near fall with a short arm clothesline. Kane on the offense with power moves until Ziggler hits a neck breaker followed by the leaping elbow, for a near fall. Later in the match, Kane misses a shoulder block and hits the ring post instead. Kane avoids a neck breaker, but Ziggler hits the "Famasser" on target for a near fall.

Noble distracts Ziggler causing Ziggler to eat a Kane boot for a near fall. Kane goes for the choke slam but Ziggler counters with a sunset flip for a near fall. Ziggler super kicks Kane into the corner then goes for the splash. Kane catches Ziggler by the throat and choke slams Ziggler to hell for the pinfall. After the match, Kane choke slams Ziggler again and Mercury and Noble put the boots to Ziggler. Kane announces Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins, and that match is now.


- Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins: Rollins hits an easy "Curb Stomp" for the pinfall.

- Inside the ring, Heath Slater, dressed like a scarecrow for Halloween, is irritated by what John Cena did to him on RAW. Before he can cut a promo, we hear.......FEED ME MORE! Ryback power walks his way to the ring.

- Ryback vs. Heath Slater: Slater tries to pull some trickery with his fake scarecrow hand, then decides its time to rock out on air guitar. Ryback destroys Slater with a spine buster, the "Meat Hook" and the "Shell Shock" for the pinfall.

- Backstage segment with Adam Rose and his Rosebuds trick or treating in the locker room. We see different wrestlers dressed in costumes. R-Truth, dressed like a ghost, tells Rose that he is being upstaged by his sidekicks and treated like he doesn't exist. Truth tells Rose that maybe he should dress like his Bunny friend.

- Inside the ring, it's time for MizTV. Miz and Damien Sandow offer their services to The Authority team at Survivor Series. Next they introduce their guest, Mark Henry and ask about Henry turning on Big Show on RAW. Henry says Show was jealous of Henry, Show wanting to beat Rusev was for himself and not for the United States, Show wanted to outshine Henry and Show let Henry get his ass kicked by Rusev. Big Show's music hits and out comes the seven foot monster. Henry shoves Miz and Sandow at Show and tries to escape. Show runs over Miz and Sandow and brawls with Henry on the floor. Henry sends Show into the ring post then puts Show right through the ring barrier before escaping.

- Stardust and Goldust vs. Los Matadores: Diego with a near fall drop kick on Stardust. Fernando with a slingshot senton for a near fall on Stardust. Goldust is tagged in and trades punches with Fernando. Stardust pulls down the ropes, sending Fernando crashing to the floor. Later in the match, Los Matadores hit quick offensive moves on the bizarre brothers. Suicide dives over the ropes by Los Matadores on Goldust. Stardust hits a seated senton splash, off the ropes. Goldust and Stardust go after El Torito and bring him in the ring. Torito drop kicks Stardust to the floor then hits an arm drag sending Stardust into the ring barrier. Goldust gets rolled up by Diego for the pinfall.

- Backstage, Erick Rowan and Kane are watching See No Evil 2.

Rusev (w/Lana) vs. The Great Khali: Khali puts Rusev on the mat. Rusev with forearms but gets chopped down by Khali. Rusev lands a kick then the jumping thrust kick, putting Khali down. Rusev stomps on Khali's back then applies "The Accolade" for the submission win. After the match, Lana has mic. Says they will further destroy America. Rusev has targeted the American champion, Sheamus, and his United States Championship. Rusev will win the title and give it to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sheamus' music hits and out comes the champ. Sheamus says he's been looking for a fight since Rusev challenged America and accepts the challenge. Sheamus goes for a "Brogue Kick" but Rusev escapes the ring.

Inside the ring, Bray Wyatt is here. Bray talks about the history of All Hallow's Eve (Halloween) and why people play pretend when they hide themselves in costumes and masks. Calls Dean Ambrose a monster, knows about all the bad things he's done, his sins will stain him forever and says that "she" still cries for him.

- "Trick or Street Fight Match": Dean Ambrose vs. Cesaro: Cesaro connects with a kendo stick than lands the double stomp. Cesaro works over Ambrose's upper body with more kendo stick shots. Ambrose tries to fight back but Cesaro continues to unload with kendo stick shots. Cesaro hits a powerbomb and scores a near fall. Cesaro goes back to work on Ambrose with more kendo stick shots, then begins to rearrange the jack o' lanterns at ringside in the ring. Cesaro goes for a suplex on the jack o' lanterns but Ambrose sends Cesaro to the floor. More kendo stick shots by Cesaro. The fight goes to the floor where Ambrose nails Cesaro and a bucket of halloween candy goes flying. Cesaro and Ambrose end up on top of the announcers table where Ambrose hits Cesaro with the kendo stick. Ambrose back drops Cesaro onto a jack o' lantern. Ambrose sends Cesaro to the floor, goes airborne, and catches a kendo stick shot again from Cesaro.

Cesaro shoves Ambrose's head into a bucket of water and apples. Ambrose spits water at Cesaro and hits him with a skeleton prop. Cesaro hits Ambrose with a steel chair and Ambrose hits Cesaro with a broom stick. Ambrose leaps off the top rope and elbow drops Cesaro right through the announcers table. Ambrose puts a jack o' lantern over Cesaro's head then hits the double arm DDT to score the pinfall. After the match, Ambrose puts another jack o'lantern on top of Cesaro's head then hits another double arm DDT. And that closes out Smackdown.



And that's this week's Smackdown. Hope everybody had a safe and Happy Halloween, till next time, tap or snap.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 10.28.14: WWE 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. Last nights show was live in WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels' hometown of San Antonio, Texas. The show consisted of Big Show and Mark Henry facing The Rhodes Brothers for the WWE Tag Team Championship. The "Immortal" Hulk Hogan makes an appearance. Dean Ambrose faced Cesaro. The main event saw John Cena facing Seth Rollins. All that and more, let's get to the recap.

- The Authority kicked off RAW inside the ring. Seth Rollins says he's finally done with Dean Ambrose after Hell In A Cell, is now moving on to John Cena and will leave Cena laying in a pile of failure. Randy Orton interrupts and says that The Authority failed to take care of Rollins after Rollins "curb stomped" Orton last week. Orton says he's going to do it then. Orton attacks Rollins and The Authority try to separate the two. They are finally separated and Triple H tells Orton to calm down and take the night off. Orton pushes past Triple H and hits an "RKO" on Rollins before leaving.

- Backstage, Big Show and Mark Henry talk about the match with Rusev at Hell In A Cell. Show told Henry to stay away from the ring. Henry says he was there to cheer Show on, knows he messed up and got Show and Henry a World Tag Team Championship Match tonight.

- "WWE World Tag Team Championship Match": Goldust and Stardust (c) vs. Big Show and Mark Henry: Show and Henry beat down on Stardust early on. Show tags himself in, which upsets Henry. Show and Henry go nose to nose in a verbal missunderstanding, until finally calming down. Show with a submission on Goldust but Stardust breaks it up. Later in the match, Show tags himself in again, pissing Henry off. Show lands the knockout punch on Stardust but can't make the pin, as Henry demands to know why he tagged himself in again. Henry turns on Show, dropping him with the "World's Strongest Slam". Henry puts Stardust on top of Show allowing Stardust to score the pinfall. After the match, Henry hits two more "World's Strongest Slam's" and a big splash on Show.

- Backstage, Mark Henry says he turned on Show before Show could turn on him. Says Show is scared of Henry.

- Via Satellite, Roman Reigns gives his opinion on the Ambrose/Rollins match at Hell In A Cell. Says he's going to finish what he started with Rollins when he returns.

- A.J. Lee vs. Alicia Fox: Paige is on commentary. Fox with a northern lights suplex for a near fall. Back elbow near fall by Fox. A.J. starts a come back, forcing Paige to get up from the commentary table. Paige shoves Fox and yells at her. A.J. rolls Fox up on the distraction for the pinfall. After the match, Paige attacks Fox, slamming her into the barricade repeatedly until Jerry Lawler.....yes dirty old man Jerry Lawler, helps Fox.

-John Cena is in the ring. Recaps Hell In A Cell and reminds us he's next in line at Brock Lesnar. Says he's next going through Seth Rollins tonight. Stephanie McMahon interrupts Cena. Stephanie offers Cena a spot in The Authority, reminds him of how the WWE Universe despises him and can offer him help when he faces Brock Lesnar. Cena says he's not a sell out punk and says hell no. Triple H comes to the ring. Triple H gives his take on why Cena needs to join The Authority. But since Cena doesn't want to listen to reason, Triple H announces Team Cena vs The Authority in a 5 on 5 Elimination Match at Survivor Series.

- The Usos vs. The Miz and Damien Sandow: Usos take flight over the ropes, taking out Miz and Sandow on the floor. Sandow scored near falls with a suplex and a DDT. Miz goes for the "skull crushing finale" but Jimmy blocks it and rolls up Miz. Sandow breaks up the pin. Jimmy and Jey switch spots in the ring behind the referee's back. Jey rolls up Miz and scores the pinfall. Miz and Sandow yell at the referee and tell him the Usos switched in the ring illegally but the referee doesn't listen.

- Backstage, Kane tells Dolph Ziggler they will be wrestling each other tonight cause Ziggler was spotted talking to John Cena.

- Hulk Hogan is in the ring. Promotes John Cena vs Brock Lesnar and breast cancer awareness month.

- "Open Invitational Match": Bo Dallas vs. ???: The returning Ryback answers Dallas' invitation. Old school type Ryback match as he just destroys Dallas in under three minutes and scores the pinfall with the "shellshock".

- Dean Ambrose vs. Cesaro: Ambrose beats the hell out of Cesaro with a microphone all over the arena. Ambrose calls out Bray Wyatt so he can beat his ass. Bray appears on the titantron and tells Ambrose he will dissect Ambrose's mind and Dean should run.

- Nikki Bella (w/Brie Bella) vs. Naomi: Brie grabs Naomi's leg, causing a distraction. Nikki hits Naomi from behind after the distraction. Nikki hits "rack attack" on Naomi for the pinfall. Brie is disgusted how she helped Nikki win and is forced to raise Nikki's hand.

- Kane vs Dolph Ziggler: Kane counters the fameasser into a power bomb but Ziggler counters into a "x-factor" on Kane. Ziggler big elbow for a near fall. Kane near fall with the side slam. Kane misses the top rope clothesline and gets hit with the fameasser for a near fall. Ziggler dodges the choke slam and the big boot and goes for the "zig zag". Kane blocks and hits the boot for a near fall. Kane goes for the choke slam but Ziggler counters into a sunset flip and scores the pinfall. After the match, Seth Rollins hits the ring and joins Kane in a two on one attack on Ziggler. John Cena hits the ring and makes the save for Ziggler.

- John Cena vs. Seth Rollins (w/Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury): Cena beats Rollins around the ring and throws him into the announcers table. Rollins distracts the referee as Mercury gets a cheap shot in. Noble and Mercury again get kicks in on Cena on the floor as Rollins distracts the referee. Rollins near fall with a suplex. Rollins hits a suicide dive on Cena. Rollins goes for a superplex but Cena shoves Rollins off and hits a body press for a near fall. Cena goes for "AA" but Rollins counters with a DDT for a near fall. Rollins hits a knee off the top rope for a near fall. Rollins locks in a sleeper but Cena fights back by powering out. Rollins counters the STF by rolling out and drop kicking Cena. Cena falls to the floor and gets kicked by Noble as Rollins distracts the referee. Cena almost gets counted out as he slides back in at 9. SuperCena mode kicks in and Cena sends Rollins to the floor onto Mercury and Noble. Cena near fall with the DDT. Cena goes for "AA" but Rollins lands on his feet. Rollins misses a spin kick and Cena goes for an STF. Rollins escapes and gets a near fall with a inverted neckbreaker. Rollins turnbuckle power bombs Cena for another near fall. Rollins goes for the "curb stomp" but Cena counters into the STF. Rollins looks like he's about to tap out when Kane gets in the ring and attacks Cena. Dolph Ziggler hits the ring to help Cena. Kane, Rollins, Mercury and Noble attack Cena and Ziggler. The whole RAW locker room empties out and we have a huge brawl in the ring, as Rollins runs up the ramp. Triple H, Rollins and Stephanie watch on the stage as Cena sends a message to The Authority by hitting an "AA" on Heath Slater and Bo Dallas.

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