Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 4.21.15: #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.

- This week's RAW took place in Albany, New York. It's the go home show to this Sunday's Extreme Rules.

- In Ring Promo with Randy Orton: Orton is inside the ring, with a steel cage lowered around him. Orton says he's breaking Seth Rollins' jaw, so we won't have to listen to him run his mouth anymore. Seth Rollins arrives and interrupts Orton. Rollins says Orton has anger issues, he's better than Orton and promises Orton will not be winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on Sunday. Orton says he's going to "RKO" every son of a bitch he sees backstage and before the night's over he'll "RKO" Rollins too.

- Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper: Ambrose and Harper end up brawling on the floor. Harper gets tossed into the announcers table and the steel steps. Ambrose gets tossed into the crowd, where Harper follows. Ambrose and Harper brawl in the crowd, back to ringside, up the ramp and to the stage. Harper tries to power bomb Ambrose off the stage, but Ambrose counters out. Harper tosses Ambrose off the stage, but Ambrose lands unharmed. Harper retreats and escapes to the back.

- Backstage, the Prime Time Players scare Mercury and Noble. Seth Rollins threatens backstage personnel. Triple H thinks Rollins looks nervous, Rollins claims he's not, but asks Triple H for more security. Triple H reminds Rollins that Randy Orton is just one guy.

- "#1 Contenders Match": The Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day: Kalisto kicks Big E in the face, then tosses Big E and Kofi Kingston to the floor. Sin Cara and Kalisto climb the ropes and dive out onto Big E and Kofi. The referee counts to ten after Kofi slides back in the ring. Xavier Woods held onto Sin Cara's leg causing Sin Cara to be counted out. The New Day are the #1 Contender's to the WWE World Tag Team Championship.

- After The Match: Randy Orton hits the ring and hits an "RKO" on Woods and Kofi. Big E chooses to back off.

- Fandango vs. Curtis Axel: Axelmania was running wild, but then halted again. Fandango hits the top rope leg drop and scores the pinfall.

- In Ring Promo with Triple H: Triple H announces the return of Tough Enough. Kane interrupts to tell Triple H he doesn't think Seth Rollins is worth The Authority's investment and gives Triple H his two week notice. Seth Rollins is out next and says to let Kane just quit and calls Kane a coward. Kane calls Rollins a spoiled brat and wouldn't be champion if not for Kane. Triple H seperates the two and announces that Kane will be at ringside at Extreme Rules for the Rollins vs. Orton match. No one can get in or out of the steel cage unless they go through Kane. Kane thanks Triple H and shakes his hand. Rollins is then forced to deal with it and shake Kane's hand by Triple H.

- Backstage, Triple H tells Seth Rollins he needs to start appreciating Kane, having the title doesn't make you the man, proving it does. Triple H announces Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler later. Rollins says he's no longer the future, he's the man.

- Naomi vs. Brie Bella: Brie hits a drop kick, a running knee and a missile drop kick for a near fall. Naomi sends Brie into the turnbuckle. Brie ducks a cross body block, but eventually gets hit with Naomi's "Rear View". Naomi covers and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Heath Slater tells Erick Rowan he's going to be the next WWE United States Champion. Randy Orton comes outta nowhere and hits the "RKO" on Slater.

- In Ring Promo with Roman Reigns: Reigns wants to fight and tells Big Show to bring his big ass to the ring. The inspirational Bo Dallas, however, arrives instead. Dallas calls Reigns the Tim Tebow of the WWE, fails every chance he's given, but one day he will be WWE World Heavyweight Champion, all he has to do is "Booooolieve". Reigns knocks Dallas out with the "Superman Punch" then spears Dallas in half. Reigns says he's bringing the fight to Big Show and will win the last man standing match. "Booooo-lieve that!"

- Sheamus vs. Zack Ryder: Sheamus "Brogue Kick" to Ryder then grabs a mic. Sheamus beats the hell out of Ryder while insulting Ryder, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and the fans. Sheamus with another "Brogue Kick" on Ryder. Sheamus starts insulting New Yorkers, next, as he sets Ryder in the corner. Dolph Ziggler hits the ring and hits the "Zig Zag" on Sheamus, chasing Sheamus from the ring.

- In Ring Promo with John Cena: Cena talks about Rusev, their Russian Chain Match at Extreme Rules and will prove Wrestlemania wasn't a fluke, it was a statement. Cena opens up the U.S. Open Challenge and Kane answers this week.

- "WWE United States Championship Match": John Cena (c) vs. Kane: Kane misses a splash and Cena goes for the "Five Knuckle Shuffle". Kane counters and choke slams Cena for a near fall. Kane argues with the referee, then goes for the "Tombstone". Cena counters out and drops Kane with the "AA". Cena covers and scores the pinfall. Cena retains the WWE United States Championship.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins is shown laughing that Kane lost.

- Backstage, The Miz gets interrupted by John Cena, who's getting attacked by Rusev. Rusev uses his chain to wrap around Cena's throat to apply "The Accolade".

- "The Miz Hollywood Gimmick On The Line": The Miz vs. Damien Sandow: Sandow gets a near fall DDT. Sandow goes for the "Skull Crushing Finale" but Miz counters with a near fall rollup, with a handful of tights. Miz goes for the "Skull Crushing Finale", but Sandow counters out. Summer Rae turns on Sandow and rakes his face with her nails as Miz distracts the referee. Miz hits Sandow with the "Skull Crushing Finale" and scores the pinfall. Miz remains The Miz.

- After The Match: Miz grabs a mic and reminds us that "I'm The Miz and I'm.........." getting an "RKO" outta nowhere from Randy Orton, who snuck in the ring.

- Backstage, Bray Wyatt cuts another creepy, cryptic promo.

- Adam Rose vs. Ryback: Ryback made quick work of Rose. Ryback hits the "Shell Shock" and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Kane is told The Authority are making fun of him on social media. Kane storms in the room. Seth Rollins apologizes to Kane, appreciates Kane and is dedicating his match tonight to Kane. Randy Orton lurks in the background.

- Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler: Rollins goes for the turn buckle power bomb, but Ziggler counters with a sunset flip near fall. Ziggler another near fall with a super kick. Ziggler sets Rollins up for the "Zig Zag", but Sheamus comes out and distracts Ziggler. Rollins lands a kick, the turn buckle power bomb and a modified DDT. Rollins covers and scores the pinfall.

After The Match: Triple H makes his way to the ring. Rollins says he'll beat Randy Orton at Extreme Rules. Triple H takes the mic and predicts a Rollins win. Rollins grabs the mic back and says he dismantled Ziggler, he'll beat Orton by himself and render Kane's presence useless. Kane makes his way to the ring, but Triple H, Mercury and Noble block Kane's path and the steel cage lowers to protect Rollins. Before the cage lowers completely, Randy Orton sneaks in the ring and gets locked in alone with Rollins. Rollins tries to escape by climbing out of the cage, but Orton lays Rollins out with a super "RKO" off the top rope. Kane laughs at Rollins to close out RAW.

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 4.7.15: #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 Austin, Texas.

- In Ring Promo with The Authority: Seth Rollins hypes The Authority's victories at Wrestlemania, then mocks Kane by saying that he was just there. Big Show applaudes his victory at Wrestlemania and hypes Rollins as a champion of honor. Show thanks Rollins and Rollins makes another joke about Kane. Before Kane can defend himself, Randy Orton appears. Orton congratulates Rollins, but says he's still owed a World Title shot. Orton tells Kane to book it, unless he needs mommy and daddy's permission first. Kane demands respect, says there are others that deserve a World Title shot first and announces tonight's card. Orton, Ryback and Roman Reigns will all compete in one on one matches, then face off in a triple threat match in the main event. The winner of that gets Seth Rollins at Extreme Rules. Kane then announces he's facing Orton now.

- Randy Orton vs. Kane: Orton blocks the choke slam. Orton hits the power slam, but Kane rolls out to the floor. Orton brings Kane back in, but Kane again rolls to the floor. Orton follows out, hits a clothesline and sends Kane into the barricade. Kane grabs a chair and gets DQ'ed, hitting Orton in the gut.

- After the match: Orton blocks the choke slam and Kane blocks the "RKO". Kane escapes from the ring.

- The announce team wish A.J. Lee, who announced her retirement on Friday, best of luck.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins and Kane argue. Rollins accuses Kane of not putting Rollins' protection at #1, like the rest of The Authority. Rollins thinks Kane should step down. Kane says Triple H and Stephanie are on vacation, so Kane is in charge. Kane puts Rollins in a match cause he feels that's best for business. Rollins is pissed and says Kane will have a problem when the power couple return.

- Seth Rollins vs. Adrian Neville: Before the match, Rollins throws out sarcasm and makes fun of Neville. Neville kicks Rollins, to shut him up and start the match. Rollins goes for the turnbuckle power bomb, but Neville counters, sending Rollins face first into the turnbuckle. Neville goes for "Red Arrow" but kicks away Mercury and Noble. Rollins ends up hitting the turnbuckle power bomb and follows with the "Curb Stomp" to score the pinfall.

- After the match: Rollins hits another "Curb Stomp" on Neville, talks trash and shoves the WWE World Title in Neville's face.

- In Ring Promo with John Cena: Cena talks about the importance of the WWE United States Championship and announces the Cena U.S. Open Challenge. Rusev will get his shot at Extreme Rules, but until then Cena will defend the title that he fought hard to win, every week, against anyone who wants some. Stardust answers the challenge.

- "WWE United States Championship Match": John Cena (c) vs. Stardust: Stardust blocks the "Five Knuckle Shuffle" and gets a near fall DDT. Cena locks in the "STF" submission, but Stardust makes it to the ropes, then kicks off Cena. Stardust another near fall DDT. Stardust argues with the referee and catches a springboard stunner from Cena. Cena hits "AA", covers, scores the pinfall and retains the U.S. Title.

- The Bella Twins vs. Paige and Naomi: The Divas begin brawling in the ring at match end. Paige kicks Nikki, then tackles Brie to the floor. Naomi hits a scissor slam on Nikki, covers and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, The Prime Time Players make fun of The Ascension.

- Luke Harper vs. Ryback: Harper misses a spinning clothesline on Ryback, but hits a side slam for a near fall. Harper applies a submission hold, but Ryback fights out of it and hits Harper with "Shell Shock". Ryback covers and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, The New Day is asked how they feel about "The New Day Sucks" chants. Xavier Woods says it hurts and fakes sadness. Kofi Kingston says it's disappointing, but there is no disappointment in their dancing, chanting or flying. Big E. is still able to sign autographs "Because I Clap".

- Xavier Woods and Big E vs. Sin Cara and Kalisto: WWE World Tag Team Champions, Cesaro and Tyson Kidd watch from backstage. Sin Cara sends Big E to the floor. Woods gets rolled up for a near fall by Cara. Kalisto drops Woods, then flies to the floor and takes out Kofi Kingston. Cara hits a senton off the top rope on Woods, covers and scores the pinfall.

- Roman Reigns vs. Big Show: Show sends Reigns into the barricade and waits for Reigns to get back in the ring. Reigns drops Show across the ropes and hits a "Superman Punch". Reigns hits a second and a third "Superman Punch", but Show won't go down. Show counters a fourth "Superman Punch" and goes for the choke slam. Reigns counters and lays Show out with a spear. Reigns covers and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Kane is on the phone and says to let Triple H and Stephanie know that everything is going great. The Divas show up and begin flirting with Kane, so he announces a #1 Contender Battle Royal for next week, to determine a Divas Championship challenger.

- Backstage, Roman Reigns says to wait and see what he does next.

- In Ring Promo with Sheamus: Calls Dolph Ziggler an insect that needs weeded out. Would pick on someone his own size, but there aren't that many his size. Mark Henry interrupts and heads to the ring.

- Sheamus vs. Mark Henry: Sheamus tries to leave, saying he doesn't have time for "has-beens", but Henry attacks. Henry goes for the "World's Strongest Slam", but Sheamus counters and takes Henry out by the leg. Sheamus hits the "Brogue Kick", covers and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Bray Wyatt asks if he has our attention now and calls himself the new face of fear.

- Backstage, Ryback says Reigns and Orton will find out how hungry the "Big Guy" is and go on to face Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

- The Miz vs. Damien Sandow: Sandow goes for the "Skull Crushing Finale" on Miz, but Miz blocks. Sandow kicks and lays into Miz with punches. Sandow misses another kick and gets rolled up by Miz. Miz with a handful of tights scores the pinfall. Miz escapes as Sandow looks on disappointed.

- Backstage, Randy Orton says he has nothing against Reigns or Ryback, but he's mowing them down and beating Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

- "#1 Contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Triple Threat Match": Roman Reigns vs. Ryback vs. Randy Orton: All three men are down and out, when The Authority make their way to the ring. Reigns leaps out and takes shots at The Authority. Show connects with the knockout punch, putting Reigns down. Orton drags Rollins into the ring, but Mercury and Noble save Rollins. Ryback lays out Mercury and Noble, but catches an "RKO" from Orton. Orton covers Ryback and scores the pinfall. Randy Orton moves on to Extreme Rules to face Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

- After the match: Rollins hits a "Curb Stomp" on Orton. RAW closes out with Rollins standing over Orton.

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 3.17.15: RAW

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW recap from last night's show. RAW took place live last night in Des Moines, Iowa, Seth Rollins' hometown. Last week, "The Viper" Randy Orton finally struck and beat Seth Rollins within an inch of his life. John Cena got his match with Rusev, at Wrestlemania, after forcing Lana to agree to it, after Cena trapped Rusev in the "STF". Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar sent a message to Roman Reigns. The Undertaker accepted Bray Wyatt's pleadings for a Wrestlemania match. We're inching closer to Wrestlemania 31, read on and check out last night's recap.

- The Authority And Randy Orton Go Face To Face: The Authority are in the ring, where Seth Rollins rips on his hometown, calling them nobodies. Rollins says what Orton did to The Authority last week was cold blooded and borderline sociopathic. Rollins blames Triple H and Stephanie McMahon for letting Orton come back. Big Show and Kane both apologize to Rollins. Noble says what Orton did is inexcusable. Mercury is speechless cause it hit him so hard. Rollins accepts Orton's Wrestlemania 31 challenge, but only if Orton fights Rollins tonight, and says Orton's actions will have consequences. Orton appears and is on the stage. Orton says he made Rollins look like a little bitch, accepts Rollins' request, will take out the whole Authority and will end the future (Rollins) at Wrestlemania 31.

- A.J. Lee vs. Nikki Bella: Paige and Brie Bella argue with each other on the floor. Brie sends Paige into the ring post. A.J. gets distracted and catches a forearm from Nikki. A.J. gets planted with "Rack Attack" and Nikki scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Kane and Big Show argue about who's going to be in Seth Rollins' corner. Seth Rollins tries to calm them down and says arguing is why they got sent home last week. Kane calls Rollins spoiled and won't be in his corner. Show stares down Rollins and walks off.

- Ryback vs. The Miz: Ryback tries to get Damien Sandow to punch Miz. Sandow looks as if he wants to, but doesn't. Miz orders Sandow to put his hands down. Ryback hits the "Meat Hook" and the "Shell Shock" on Miz, during the distraction, to score the pinfall.

- After the match: Sandow helps Miz up, but Miz lays out Sandow with the "Skull Crushing Finale".

- Rusev vs. John Cena Wrestlemania 31 Contract Signing: Cena says the man that is wearing the WWE United States Championship, Cena doesn't like the fact he's representing the U.S., Cena wants to beat Rusev and say enough is enough and bring home the U.S.Title. Rusev lives in America, but disrespects America. The contract he's signing he looks at as the Declaration of Independence and Wrestlemania is our Revolution. Rusev arrives, but no Lana, instead he has a man in a suit with him. The man in the suit is Rusev's attorney and he states Rusev will not be signing the contract. Rusev never agreed to the match, Lana did, there is no evidence what so ever to Rusev accepting the match. Rusev goes on another anti-America tirade, angering Cena. America is full of failures and is a stupid little country that will die. Rusev and Cena are nose to nose, Rusev agrees to sign the contract and flips the table over. Rusev and his lawyer run, as the Russian flag drops behind Cena. Cena says Rusev's ass is his at Wrestlemania.

- The New Day vs. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd: Los Matadores watched from ringside. Kofi hits "Trouble in Paradise", but Cesaro hits Kofi from behind and rolls him up, scoring the pinfall.

- After the match: Los Matadores and The New Day brawl at ringside. Cesaro lays Xavier Woods out with a "Neutralizer". El Torito hits Cesaro. Los Matadores take control and chase Cesaro and Kidd from the ring.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins, Mercury and Noble all argue with each other. Noble quits and Mercury follows after Noble.

- Pre-Recorded Interview With Brock Lesnar: Lesnar doesn't care about people being mad about him ending "The Streak", he's WWE Champion and he'll stay champion whether he stays in WWE or leaves. Roman Reigns will take an ass kicking and get "F'ed up" at Wrestlemania. It'll be an ass kicking he's never taken before.

- Big Show vs. Erick Rowan: Show attacks Rowan before the match even starts. Show hits the "KO Punch" and drops an elbow on Rowan. WWE medical check on Rowan as Show leaves the ring.

- Larry Zbyszko is announced for the WWE Class of 2015 Hall of Fame.

- Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Gathering: Kane is present with everyone else competing in the battle royal. Kane wants to teach everyone a lesson, but Mark Henry interrupts. Henry announced he's entering the battle royal and a huge brawl breaks out. Kane and Henry toss everyone, than start brawling. Curtis Axel dumps Kane to the floor, but gets tossed out by Henry. Henry celebrates to end the segment.

- Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns Go Face To Face: Heyman praises Brock Lesnar as the best in WWE and MMA, Lesnar is coming to make war with Roman Reigns, no one can stop Lesnar, wonders what will happen when Lesnar "bitch slaps" Reigns and Reigns will receive a "prison beating". Roman Reigns arrives and gets in the ring. Reigns says his issues aren't with Heyman, they're with Lesnar. Reigns is hoping for a war, he'll beat Lesnar's ass, Reigns might be carried out of Wrestlemania, but he'll be carried out WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

- Backstage, Paul Heyman says Brock Lesnar will be on RAW next week to have a talk with Roman Reigns.

- "6 Man Tag Team Match": Stardust, Luke Harper and Bad News Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose: R-Truth is at ringside with Barrett's WWE Intercontinental Championship. Ziggler accidentally super kicks Bryan. Barrett tosses Ziggler to the floor and sets Ambrose up for the "Bullhammer". Ambrose counters and plants Barrett with "Dirty Deeds" and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: A brawl breaks out between all the superstars. Barrett delivers "Bullhammers" to everyone standing in his way. Barrett grabs his I-C Title and escapes with it back in his possession.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins complains to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon about all The Authority members not cooperating tonight. Rollins blames the power couple, but they tell Rollins to go fix the issue.

- Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins: The Authority all arrive at ringside and Rollins calls Orton a fool, because The Authority were all united the whole time tonight. Orton grabs a steel chair for protection as The Authority surround Orton. The arena goes dark for a few seconds, before the lights come back on. Sting is standing next to Orton with his baseball bat. Orton and Sting unload chair and bat shots on the whole Authority. Sting splashes Mercury and Noble, "Scorpion Death Drops" Noble, then points at Triple H. Sting keeps everyone at bay, as Orton hits Mercury with an "RKO" to end the show.

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.27.15: #SmackDown Recap

By @B_Rock1978

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.20.15: #SmackDown Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. Today's edition is your Smackdown recap from last night's show. Smackdown was in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, this week. Smackdown, much like RAW did on Monday, served it's go home show to this Sunday's Fast Lane. Let's get to last night's results.

- Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz: Miz shows more frustration with Damien Sandow and orders him to go fetch him a towel. Bryan hits a frankensteiner and goes for the running knee, but Miz dodges out of the ring. Miz takes control and locks in the figure four leg lock. Bryan reverses the hold and ends up trapping Miz in the "Yes Lock" submission and forces Miz to tap out for the victory.

- Ryback vs. Kane: Ryback goes for the "Meat Hook" clothesline, but Kane counters and drops Ryback across the ropes. Kane hits the big boot and an elbow and gets a near fall. Ryback with the Thesz press, splash and a spine buster for a near fall. Ryback ends up reversing a Kane irish whip, which opens the door for a "Shell Shock" on Kane and the pinfall.

- Bad News Barrett vs. R-Truth: Dean Ambrose made an appearance on commentary tonight, watching Bad News Barrett. Barrett hits the "Winds of Change" on Truth, and tosses Truth in front of Ambrose. Barrett wastes time trying to get Ambrose's attention, but Ambrose ignores Barrett. Truth sneaks up behind Barrett and rolls Barrett up, stealing a pinfall.

- The Ascension vs. Big E and Xavier Woods: Woods gets double teamed by The Ascension, early in the match. Big E tags in and hits consecutive belly to belly suplexes on Viktor. Big E hits a clothesline on Konnar and looks to be in control. Big E goes for a splash but catches nothing but knees. The Ascension wipe out Big E with the "Fall Of Man" for the pinfall and The Ascension stay undefeated.

- Roman Reigns vs. Luke Harper: Reigns unloads on Harper early with corner punches. Harper sends Reigns to the floor where he hits a big boot on Reigns after tossing Reigns into the steel steps. Harper gets a near fall then hits the gator roll on Reigns. Reigns fights back but Harper hits a spinning side slam for a near fall. Reigns goes for the "Superman Punch" but Harper counters and nails a super kick. Harper looks to be in control until Reigns returns to offense and hits the spear on Harper for the pinfall.

- Big Show vs. Erick Rowan: Show attacks Rowan before the match even starts. Show tosses Rowan into the ring post and the steel steps. Show continues to beat down Rowan, as the match finally starts. Rowan tries to get in offense, but Show plants Rowan with the choke slam for the pinfall.

- Paige vs. Cameron: The Bella Twins were on commentary for this one, Nikki, kept a close eye on her opponent at Fast Lane, Paige. Paige hits knees on Cameron, early. Cameron plants Paige with a DDT for a near fall. Paige regains offense, hits a boot on Cameron, then applies the "PTO" submission. Cameron has to choice but to tap out.

- Backstage, Goldust cuts a promo and talks about his brother, Stardust attacking him on RAW. Goldust says he's facing Stardust at Fast Lane and getting his brother back. Stardust pops in after and says after Sunday everyone will forget the name of Goldust.

- Jimmy Uso (w/Jey Uso and Naomi) vs. Tyson Kidd (w/Cesaro and Nattie Neidhart): The match is underway when suddenly Rusev hits the ring. Rusev destroys The Usos, Kidd and Cesaro. Rusev has to be restrained by referees, as he drives punch after punch into Kidd. Rusev yells for John Cena to come out, but Cena no shows.

- Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler: Kane and Big Show are in Rollins' corner and Ryback and Erick Rowan come out to stand in Ziggler's corner. Ziggler hits the neckbreaker and elbow on Rollins for a near fall. Rollins dodges the "Famasser" and gets a rollup for a near fall. Ziggler goes for a backslide and gets a near fall. Ziggler lands the "Famasser" on Rollins and gets a near fall. Rollins gets sent to the floor and decides to slap Ryback in the face. Ziggler attacks Rollins from behind and sends Rollins back in the ring. Kane gets involved and distracts Ziggler. Rollins hits Ziggler with the turn buckle power bomb followed by the "Curb Stomp" and scores the pinfall. After the match, Rollins, Kane, Show, Mercury and Noble all attack Ziggler, Ryback and Rowan. Rollins "Curb Stomps" Rowan and clear out the good guys from the ring. Ryback gets back in the ring and starts cleaning house on The Authority. Ryback goes for the "Meat Hook" on Show, but Mercury, Noble and Kane grab Ryback. Show steps in and lands the knockout punch on Ryback, putting the big guy down. Show holds Ryback up as Rollins lands the "Curb Stomp" on Ryback. Smackdown closes out with The Authority celebrating.

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

~B~