Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 8.30.14: Smackdown

By @BSA1978

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 7.15.14: WWE Raw

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon brought to you by Triple Threat Podcast is here!

Happy Tuesday and welcome to this week's RAW recap. RAW took place live from Richmond, Virginia this week. It was announced on Smackdown this passed Friday that we'd see a "6-Man Tag Match" as the main event tonight. John Cena, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose would be facing "The Authority's Henchmen", Randy Orton, Seth Rollins and Kane.
"Nature Boy" Ric Flair had also been advertised to return tonight. What would the 16 time World Champion have in store for us?

- Six more days to go till WWE Battleground as RAW kicked off with WWE World Heavyweight Champion, John Cena. Cena cuts a promo, hyping up Sunday's Fatal 4 Way Match at WWE Battleground. Roman Reigns interrupts as he enters the ring from the crowd. Cena and Reigns talk about Sunday as tempers begin to flare between the two. Dean Ambrose appears on the titantron and tries to talk down both men and get them focused on tonight's match. Ambrose says tonight's six man tag will be "Operation: Screw The Authority". Kane, Seth Rollins and Randy Orton suddenly appear and viciously attack Ambrose from behind. Ambrose is left laid out after being tossed into a metal garage door a couple times, tossed into a wall, choke slammed on a wooden prop and then "Curb Stomped".

- Sheamus vs The Miz. The Miz now has what's called "The Money Maker". The Money Maker is a Hollywood profile picture of The Miz on the titantron during the match while Miz wrestles. Sheamus misses the "Brogue Kick" allowing Miz to score a rollup pinfall.

- Backstage, Orton, Kane and Rollins are laughing at their attack on Ambrose. Kane and Orton begin to argue over who's winning Sunday. Triple H arrives and tells them to trust each other and worry about bringing the World Title back to The Authority. Stephanie McMahon arrives and plays tonsil hockey with Triple H.

- Dolph Ziggler vs Fandango. Summer Rae and Layla distracted both Ziggler and Fandango by dancing. Ziggler hits the "Fam-Asser" on Fandango for the pinfall. Ziggler leaves with both ladies.

- The Usos are hit from behind by Rowan and Harper as they came to the ring. Jimmy gets booted over the barricade and Jey gets a double slam in the ring by the Wyatt Family.

- "United States/Russia Detente": Lana and Rusev have a debate with Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter. Lana says Zeb and the U.S. are the same, they choose violence as a problem solver, they want to be the world's problem solver but can't fix their own and then calls us all stupid. Lana wants the U.S. to admit their mistakes and apologize. Zeb talks about serving in Vietnam and he didn't do it for people like Lana and Rusev to disrespect the U.S. After more back and forth verbal insults, Lana slaps Zeb as Swagger spears Rusev. Rusev throws Swagger into the podium and goes for his super kick. Swagger catches the leg and locks in the "Patriot Lock". Rusev makes it to the ropes and escapes the ring.

- Backstage, Cena and Reigns are plotting to take out Orton, Kane and Rollins as we learn Ambrose is out of the match later due to injury

- Alberto Del Rio vs Rob Van Dam. RVD goes for the "5 Star Frog Splash" but lands on Del Rio's raised knees. Del Rio locks in the cross arm breaker and RVD taps.

- "Handicap Match": Nikki Bella vs Alicia Fox and Cameron. Stephanie McMahon makes Nikki compete in this match as more punishment for being Brie's sister. Alicia hits her finisher and pins Nikki.

- Backstage, Triple H and Randy Orton are talking. Triple H tells Orton to forget about Kane because he's a pawn and Orton leaving Battleground the champion is the plan. Triple H agrees with Orton about not needing a "Plan B".

- Cesaro vs Big E. Cesaro tries to use a chair on Big E but Kofi Kingston stops him. Big E hits the "Big Ending" for the pinfall.

- Chris Jericho cuts a promo on the next segment. Jericho takes us down memory lane of everything that he's seen and done in the WWE. Jericho has never seen anyone like Bray Wyatt. Bray interrupts Jericho on the titantron and cuts a promo about Jericho "saving us" but was never there. Bray finishes his promo and the lights go out. The lights are back on and Rowan and Harper have Jericho surrounded. Jericho fights off the duo and escapes up the ramp. Bray comes out from behind and hits Jericho. Bray hits "Sister Abigail" on Jericho on the stage.

- A.J. Lee vs Eva Marie. Paige is doing commentary. AJ makes Eva tap to the "Black Widow". AJ and Paige have an odd conversation about how they look after the match.

- Backstage, Kane tells Triple H he doesn't trust Orton. Triple H says the World Title back in The Authority is what's best for business. Triple H tells Kane to get the job done.

- Bo Dallas vs The Great Khali. Dallas "Bo-Dogs" Khali on the floor and wins by count out. 15 and BO!!! Dallas tries to give Khali an inspirational speech after the match but gets nailed with a chop.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins tells Triple H that if Kane and Orton can't get the job done then there is still "Plan B". Paul Heyman appears and states that he has a great "Plan C".

- 16 time World Champion, Ric Flair, comes to the ring for a promo. Flair is asked who he thought would win the Fatal 4 Way at Battleground. Flair says John Cena. Roman Reigns interrupts and comes to the ring. Flair and Reigns shake hands and Flair leaves the ring. Cena comes out and gives Flair one of his titles. It's main event time.

- "3 on 2 Handicap Match": Randy Orton, Kane and Seth Rollins vs John Cena and Roman Reigns. The match ends as Kane and Orton beat down Cena and the referee calls for the bell. During the chaos Kane accidentally punches Orton and Reigns accidentally spears Cena. Orton and Kane are left standing in the ring alone when Orton hits an "RKO" on Kane. Orton celebrates but then turns right into a Reigns "Spear". RAW ends with Reigns standing alone.

***Recap Note***
During the handicap match, Rollins was clotheslined over the top rope and it looked like he landed wrong on his leg. WWE medical was checking on Rollins during the whole ending of the main event.
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And that wraps up this weeks RAW. If you get time please check out my recent review on the signing of KENTA with the WWE. Till next time tap or snap.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 6.7.14: WWE Smackdown

"Last night was plan A, tonight is plan B....there's always a plan B."

Triple H's final words before the chair shot heard around the world and the implosion of The Shield. Seth Rollins joined the dark side as he turned his back on what Roman Reigns stated was a team close like "brothers". Seth Rollins stood with Triple H and Randy Orton over the bodies of Ambrose and Reigns, with a smirk, as if he had no care in the world at what he had just done. Seth Rollins joined Evolution. This is probably the biggest story going on in the WWE at the moment. Many questions have been developing from this. Like, why did Rollins do it? Where does this leave The Shield? Will there be a new Shield member soon to take Rollins' old spot? Of course all the CM Punk fans are jumping out again saying this would be the perfect opportunity for the "Straight Edge Savior" to return and join Reigns and Ambrose. If WWE decides to go with bringing in an NXT rookie to join The Shield, the WWE has plenty of great up and coming talent to choose from as well.
Who knows what WWE has up their sleeves. Where ever they go with this feud, it should be an interesting summer at least. Alright let's get this week's Smackdown recap started!

Highlights of Smackdown:
- Smackdown kicked off with the turncoat himself, Seth Rollins, cutting a promo with Triple H by his side now. Rollins is still sporting his Shield wrestling gear during the promo. Rollins states that only he knows why he did what he did and the only one that he owes an explanation to is himself. Dolph Ziggler arrives to ruin Rollins' moment of explanation and cuts a promo on Rollins and Evolution, ripping on the group. Triple H says since Ziggler is showing initiative he can face Rollins tonight, as in right now. Rollins defeats Ziggler in his first match as a heel.
- Big Show voices his massive opinion on the subject as he confronts Rollins, Randy Orton and Triple H backstage. Big Show tells Rollins he proved to everyone that he's just another sellout. Triple H tells Show that he gets Randy Orton in the main event later.
- The Usos faced Curtis Axel and Ryback in tag team action. Usos go home winners.
- Rusev stays undefeated as he defeated Xavier Woods in one on one action. Rusev has a fancy flag as he enters the ring now. Woods looked like he was dressed for a fourth of July party.
- Bad News Barrett, Rob Van Dam and Cesaro compete in a "Triple Threat Match". Barrett prevailed over "Mr. Monday Night" and "The King of Swing". "Bad News" was delivered.
- Alicia Fox stays nutty as ever as she loses to Nattie Neidhart and flips out on ring announcer, Lilian Garcia.
- Bray Wyatt cut a promo on the titantron. Bray comments on losing to John Cena. He says Sister Abigail said that this would happen.
- Bo Dallas continues to "Bo-Lieve" as he stays undefeated with a win over Santino. Cue the Journey song.
- Big Show faced Randy Orton in the main event. Triple H was in Orton's corner. Match ends in a DQ when Seth Rollins hits the ring and flying knees The Big Show. Rollins then curb stomped The Big Show on a chair. Evolution celebrates as Smackdown ends.

Quick Match Results:
- Seth Rollins def. Dolph Ziggler by pin.
- The Usos def. Curtis Axel and Ryback by pin.
- Rusev def. Xavier Woods by submission.
- "Triple Threat Match for the I-C Championship" : Bad News Barrett (c) def. Cesaro and RVD by pin to retain the title.
- Nattie Neidhart def. Alicia Fox by pin.
- Bo Dallas def. Santino by pin.
- Big Show def. Randy Orton by DQ.

And that's a wrap, again I'll be MIA from all wrestling recaps this coming week. I'll be back on Monday June 16th to bring you TNA Slammiversary. I'll be in Las Vegas for my honeymoon. Till then, tap or snap.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 5.27.14: WWE Raw

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

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

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

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

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

Tap or Snap.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 5.20.14: WWE Raw

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Wrestling Lockup with Brandon comes to you today with the WWE RAW recap from last night. RAW took place last night in jolly old England. Last week, Daniel Bryan, announced to the WWE Universe that he would need neck surgery, and wasn't sure what the outcome would be. Stephanie McMahon, announced that tonight on RAW, the status of Bryan's WWE World Heavyweight Championship would be revealed. The Shield dominated Evolution and the RAW heel locker room last week. How will Evolution retaliate tonight? John Cena and Bray Wyatt continued their feud that will lead towards a "Last Man Standing Match" at WWE Payback. Over in the Divas Division, Alicia Fox, showed a dark side last week on current WWE Divas Champion, Paige. Here is last night's recap.

Highlights of RAW:
- RAW opened up with another promo and sing along by Bray Wyatt on John Cena. Cena hit the ring and cleaned house on The Wyatt's, chasing them from the ring. Cena will face Luke Harper later in the main event.
- Stephanie McMahon orders WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan, to be at RAW next week. Stephanie will do a final evaluation on Bryan on whether his neck surgery will cause him to not be able to compete in title defenses. If Bryan can't compete then he will be stripped of the championship.
- The Shield vs Evolution feud heated up as Rollins faced Batista. Triple H was special guest ring announcer and Orton special guest time keeper. Reigns and Ambrose evened the odds for Rollins as they did special guest commentary. Rollins wins by DQ as both factions brawled.
- A "Beat The Clock" Tournament was held with the superstar who wins their match with the best time receiving a WWE I-C Title Match at WWE Payback against WWE I-C Champion, Bad News Barrett. RVD, Alberto Del Rio, Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry, Ryback and Big E were the six competitors. RVD would go on to finish with the best time. Bad News Barrett arrived and gave some "Bad News" to RVD as he laid out "Mr. Monday Night".
- More Adam Rose shenanigans with Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter.
- Summer Rae returned and interfered in Fandango's match. Rae and Layla had a CATFIGHT!!
- Alicia Fox dominated WWE Divas Champion, Paige.
- Rusev crushed Heath Slater and remains undefeated.
- Main Event saw John Cena defeat Luke Harper by DQ. The Wyatt Family attacked Cena in and out of the ring. Bray delivered "Sister Abigail" to Cena on the stage. Bray sang to the fans as Harper made a ten count on John Cena hyping the Last Man Standing Match to close the show out.

Quick Match Results:
- Cesaro def. Sheamus by pin.
- "Beat The Clock": Big E def. Ryback by pin in 5:02
- R-Truth and Cameron vs Fandango and Layla went to a no-contest.
- Rusev def. Heath Slater by submission.
- "Beat The Clock": RVD def. Alberto Del Rio by pin in 4:88.
- Seth Rollins def. Batista by DQ.
- Alicia Fox def. Paige by pin.
- "Beat The Clock": Dolph Ziggler def. Mark Henry by pin. Ziggler failed to beat 4:88 making RVD the winner.
- John Cena def. Luke Harper by DQ.

WWE News and Rumors:
- WWE is already talking about a small price raise on the WWE Network monthly price. I personally would still keep the Network even if it happened. I have enjoyed every bit of my WWE Network.
- I mentioned on Saturday that The Rock, Rikishi and Mickie James are possible candidates for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015. You can now add Kevin Nash's name to that list of possible choices.
- WWE took a hit in the stocks this weekend. It was reported that Vince McMahon lost $350 million dollars on Friday, knocking Vinnie Mac out of the billionaire bracket.

And that wraps up this edition. I'll be back with more WWE News and the Smackdown England recap Saturday. Till then, bloody tap or snap.