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~

WWE Fast Lane Recap #WWEFastLane

By @B_Rock1978

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

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

*** Pre Show ***

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

*** WWE Fast Lane ***

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for reading, tap or snap.

~B~

WWE Fast Lane Preview #WWEFastLane #FastLane

By @B_Rock1978

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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