Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 3.10.15: #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 live last night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Last week, we saw more hot potato played with Bad News Barrett's WWE Intercontinental Championship, as we move closer to him defending it, in a ladder match at Wrestlemania. More tension was building between The Miz and Damien Sandow. Jon Stewart of The Daily Show, confronted and embarrassed Seth Rollins. Bray Wyatt continued to call out The Undertaker. John Cena will not get his rematch with Rusev unless Rusev agrees to it. What happened last night?? Read on and find out!

- In Ring Segment with The Authority: The Authority offer their support to Randy Orton. Seth Rollins calls everyone crazy for thinking Orton is waiting to turn on them, cause they're all on the same page. Orton takes the mic and asks what the hell happened to The Authority, cause all they do now is kiss ass, bitch and moan. Orton makes fun of everyone in The Authority, then says that he was just joking. Rollins takes the mic back and tries to get The Authority pumped up again and Rollins plans to roadblock Roman Reigns' road to Wrestlemania. Orton and Rollins will face Reigns later tonight.

- Daniel Bryan vs. Bad News Barrett: R-Truth is on commentary for this match. Bryan hits a couple knees and goes for a quick pin attempt. Bryan works on Barrett's arm next, then gets a near fall with a double underhook. Bryan, back to work on Barrett's arm until Barrett plants Bryan with a boot. Barrett hits some knees and sends Bryan to the floor. Barrett gets a near fall on a slam. Bryan gets a near fall rollup. Barrett back on offense until Bryan hits the running knee and scores the pinfall.

After the match: Barrett nails the "Bullhammer" on Bryan, then taunts Truth. Barrett leaves the ring but gets plowed over by Dean Ambrose, who's headed to the ring for his match next.

- Dean Ambrose vs. Stardust: R-Truth is on commentary again for this match. Stardust has Bad News Barrett's WWE Intercontinental Championship in his possession. Ambrose with a quick near fall. Stardust takes control of the match until Ambrose lands a knee, a kick and runs Stardust's face across the ropes. Stardust takes over again until Ambrose slaps Stardust, tosses him to the floor and hits a suicide dive. Stardust works on Ambrose's leg and sends him back to the floor. Stardust is in control, until Ambrose hits forearms, a bulldog and a clothesline. Ambrose plants Stardust with "Dirty Deeds" and scores the pinfall.

After the match: Ambrose grabs the WWE Intercontinental Championship but Bad News Barrett attacks Ambrose from behind. Daniel Bryan, Luke Harper, Dolph Ziggler and R-Truth all get involved. R-Truth puts the I-C Title in a sack. Ambrose takes out Bryan. Stardust takes out Ambrose. Ziggler super kicks Stardust. Harper clotheslines Ziggler. Bryan hits the running knee on Harper. Barrett hits the "Bullhammer" on Bryan and grabs the sack from Truth. Barrett escapes out to the crowd only to discover it's a fake I-C Title in the sack and R-Truth still has the real one.

- In Ring Segment with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman: Paul Heyman calls Roman Reigns' Wrestlemania video propaganda, rips on Reigns' family, calling them cannibals and promises Reigns will not beat Lesnar. Heyman says that if The Authority think to pull a Montreal Screwjob with their golden boy, Seth Rollins, on Lesnar, than no man will leave the stadium alive. Heyman says Lesnar can spend the summer unifying the WWE and UFC World Heavyweight Championship if he wants and no one can stop him from doing it. The WWE World Heavyweight Championship now belongs to Brock Lesnar.

- Backstage, Bray Wyatt calls himself "The Reaper" and is awaiting "The Deadman". Bray asks where Undertaker is and tells Taker to find him.

- Ryback and Erick Rowan vs. Kane and Big Show: Ryback goes for the "Meat Hook" on Kane early, but Kane counters with a boot. Big Show is in and hits a spear on Ryback, beats Ryback around the ring and plants Ryback with a shoulder. Kane is back in and gets suplexed by Ryback after he countered Kane's attempt. Show goes for the "KO Punch" but accidentally hits Kane. Ryback sends Show to the floor, as Rowan scores the pinfall on Kane.

- After the match: Show and Kane argue until Stephanie McMahon appears. Stephanie tells them both to shut up, she's embarrassed by them both and orders them both to leave.

- Backstage, Wiz Khalifa isn't sure about working with The Miz, cause of Miz's Niagara commercial. Wiz introduces what he calls a real WWE Superstar and Damien Sandow appears. Sandow starts rapping and announces his entry in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Miz storms off, pissed.

- Rapper, Wiz Khalifa performs on stage.

- Backstage, The Bella Twins plan on taking out A.J. Lee and Paige at Wrestlemania.

- A.J. Lee vs. Summer Rae: A.J. takes Summer out with a drop kick. Summer gets control and ground wrestles A.J. Back on offense comes A.J., with a thesz press, a corner clothesline, a neck breaker and a DDT for a near fall. Summer plants a kick and gets a near fall. Summer gets frustrated cause she can't put A.J. away. A.J. counters a Summer move and locks in the "Black Widow" submission. Summer eventually taps out. A.J. and Paige celebrate, after the match.

- A video of Sting plays but it's not really Sting's voice. He's waited 14 years and it's "Game On".

- Backstage, John Cena, Rusev and Lana meet face to face. Cena says Rusev has the right to free speech, but no right to disrespect America, so that gives Cena the right to shut Rusev up. If Rusev says one more word about America than they won't need a Wrestlemania match, cause it'll happen tonight.

- Rusev vs. Curtis Axel: Rusev attacks Axel before the bell and beats him down. The match finally starts and Rusev plants the thrust kick on Axel. Rusev locks in "The Accolade" submission and Axel taps out.

- After the match: Rusev cuts his usual anti-America promo and John Cena appears on stage. Cena rushes the ring and he and Rusev begin brawling. Cena locks Rusev in the "STF" submission and applies the pressure, as Lana yells for help. Rusev passes out from the pain, but Cena dumps a bottle of water over Rusev's head to wake him up. Cena re-applies the "STF" submission and refuses to let go as Rusev is tapping out. Lana agrees to give Cena a WWE United States Championship Match at Wrestlemania, if he lets Rusev go. Cena let's go as WWE medical and Lana check on Rusev.

- Xavier Woods and Big E vs. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd: Woods takes control of Kidd, then tags in Big E. Big E hits a corner splash and some power slams on Kidd. Woods is back in and hits a kick then a face plant on Kidd. Woods covers and scores the pinfall.

- Naomi vs. Nattie Neidhart: Both divas score near fall rollups to kick things off. Nattie hits a drop kick. Nattie goes for the "Sharpshooter" but Naomi counters and sends Nattie face first into the turn buckle. The Usos, Cesaro and Kidd fight at ringside as Naomi hits the "Rear View" on Nattie. Naomi covers and scores the pinfall.

- Los Matadores vs. The Usos: Fernando with a springboard hurricanrana on Jey. The Usos are in control until Fernando and Jey both go for a cross body block, causing a mid air collision. Diego near fall DDT on Jimmy. Diego off the top rope, but Jimmy counters with a super kick for a near fall. Fernando misses a suicide dive on Jey, allowing Jey to hit one of his own. El Torito distracts  Jimmy, allowing Diego to roll Jimmy up for the pinfall.

- Backstage, Jamie Noble warns Seth Rollins about Randy Orton, but Rollins insists that Orton is on The Authority's side.

- In Ring Segment with Bray Wyatt: Bray won't worship Undertaker, he wants to walk over Taker's bones to the throne. Wrestlemania will be Taker's resurrection and resting place. Bray has Taker's urn and wonders if it can raise the dead. Bray laughs and says the urn is empty and shallow. The urn suddenly starts smoking, the lights flicker, Taker's bell tolls and the lights go out. A spotlight shines on the urn and we hear Taker's voice say that Bray will rest in peace. A graphic on the screen shows "Wrestlemania" and "The Man Comes Around" as Bray's rocking chair engulfs into flames in the ring.

- "2 on 1 Handicap Match": Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Randy Orton: Reigns goes to work on Rollins, until Rollins sends Reigns to the floor. Reigns slams Rollins for a one count. Rollins takes out Reigns' knee and takes Reigns down by the neck for a near fall. Rollins and Reigns go back and forth until Reigns takes control with a clothesline. Rollins counters another clothesline with a kick to Reigns' head. Rollins goes for a tag but Orton backs off, leaving Rollins confused. Orton refuses to tag in and Rollins eats a spear from Reigns. Reigns covers and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Orton grabs Rollins, smacks him around, then tosses Rollins to the floor. Rollins tries to escape but gets clotheslined by Orton. Orton talks trash to Rollins and reminds him that he didn't forget what Rollins did to him four months ago. Orton tosses Rollins into the camera man. Orton tosses Rollins into the steel steps. Orton unloads with a series of uppercuts, then sends Rollins over the barricade. Orton beats Rollins around the crowd with a steel chair. Orton hits the hanging DDT on Rollins into the floor. Orton hurls Rollins over the announcers table. Orton finishes RAW off by putting Rollins through the announcers table with an "RKO".

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

~B~

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Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 11.8.14: #Smackdown Results

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 Albany, New York. What an exciting Smackdown last night as we witnessed not one, but two Steel Cage Matches. The bizarre Rhodes Brothers defended the WWE World Tag Team Championship against The Usos in the first steel cage match. The main event saw the second steel cage match as Dolph Ziggler faced The Authority's favorite demon, Kane. All that and a lot more, let's get to those results.

- "WWE World Tag Team Championship, Steel Cage Match": Goldust and Stardust (c) vs. The Usos: As soon as the bell rings, Stardust runs for the door but is stopped by Jey. Jimmy with a senton splash on Goldust for a near fall. Jimmy goes for an armbar submission but gets tossed into the cage wall by Goldust. Goldust rakes Jimmy's face on the cage then they trade blows on the top rope. Goldust gets knocked off and Jimmy makes the hot tag to Jey. Later in the match, Jimmy gets a near fall with a super kick on Stardust. Jimmy gets back body dropped into the cage wall then laid out with "Cross Rhodes" by Stardust but somehow kicks out at two. All four men brawl on the ropes. Goldust gets hit with a superplex and a superfly splash, luckily, Stardust rolls up an Uso for the pinfall. The Rhodes Brothers retain the WWE World Tag Team Championship.

- Choose Your Side Wisely: Kane cuts a promo inside the ring. Says what they did to Randy Orton on Monday was a very tough decision but Orton wasn't loyal and they needed to make an example out of him. Kane tells the WWE roster to choose wisely with who they will side with, either The Authority or Team Cena, then makes a steel cage match for later with himself against Dolph Ziggler, who's chosen the wrong side. Cesaro interrupts Kane and says he wants a spot on The Authority. Kane says Cesaro will have to beat Ryback tonight, first.

- Cesaro vs. Ryback: Cesaro with mat and submission wrestling on the "big guy". Ryback fights back and hits a spine buster followed by the "Meat Hook". Cesaro counters "Shell Shock" and gets a near fall after tossing Ryback into the turn buckle and hitting an elbow. Cesaro goes for a suplex but Ryback counters into the "Shell Shock" for the pinfall. Kane applauds Ryback's win but Ryback ignores him.

- R-Truth vs. Adam Rose: Rose is distracted by The Bunny who is dancing outside. Truth rolls Rose up from behind and scores the pinfall. After the match, Rose kicks The Bunny for costing him the match then leaves with the rest of The Rosebuds.

- The Peep Show: Christian returns to Smackdown for his Peep Show. Christian advertises SyFy's Haven show, then calls out his guest tonight, Dean Ambrose. Ambrose says Bray Wyatt likes to play mind games, but Ambrose's mind is dangerous. Ambrose challenges Bray, who appears and sits in his rocking chair. Bray says he's offering Ambrose safety, a family and wants to heal Ambrose the way he healed Harper and Rowan. The lights go out and pop back on with Bray in the ring with Ambrose. The lights go out and pop back on again and Bray is gone before Ambrose can attack.

- Backstage, Brie Bella apologizes to A.J. Lee for what happened on RAW. Nikki Bella attacks A.J. from behind and makes it out like Brie set A.J. up.

- Backstage, Tyson Kidd is running game on Summer Rae and Layla. Nattie Neidhart busts him and wants to know why he's not answering her text messages.

- Nattie Neidhart (w/Tyson Kidd) vs. Summer Rae (w/Layla): Kidd is on commentary for this match. Nattie goes for the "Sharpshooter" but gets rolled up by Summer for the pinfall. Kidd tries to talk to Nattie after the match.

- Backstage, Dolph Ziggler is interviewed. Says he wants The Authority out. Triple H interrupts Dolph and tells him Cena and Orton aren't here to back him up he can still change his mind and save himself.

- Sgt. Dan Rose is out with the creator of Soldier Socks, showing what they have done for wounded soldiers.

- "Steel Cage Match": Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane: Ziggler on the offense early. Ziggler goes to escape the cage but Kane sends him into the cage wall. Kane lands a big boot for a near fall. Ziggler dodges a Kane splash in the corner, hits two clotheslines and a DDT for a near fall. Both men trade punches on the top rope and end up crotching each other on the ropes. Ziggler leaps at Kane and catches a Kane uppercut for a near fall. Ziggler blocks a choke slam but can't block the second one as Kane drives Ziggler into the mat. Kane goes for the "Tombstone" but Ziggler counters with the "Zig Zag" for a near fall. Ziggler tries to escape out the door but ends up super kicking Kane, as Kane tries to stop Ziggler. Kane goes to escape out the door but Ziggler leaps over Kane's massive frame and scales the cage. Ziggler is hanging off the cage door as Kane kicks it out. Ziggler kicks the cage door into Kane twice before dropping to the floor for the victory. Smackdown closes out with Ziggler celebrating.

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

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 9.27.14: Smackdown

By @BSA1978.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's this week's Smackdown recap edition. This week's Smackdown consisted of a #1 Contender's Battle Royal for the Intercontinental Title, the winner facing WWE Intercontinental Champion, Dolph Ziggler, later in the evening. The Rhodes Brothers defended their newly won WWE World Tag Team Championship in a rematch against The Usos. Main Event time, Big Show squared off against Rusev. Let's get to the recap for this week's Smackdown.

- The Miz and his "Hollywood Stunt Double" Damien Sandow are in the ring as Smackdown kicks off. Highlights of the altercation on MizTV between Miz and Dean Ambrose on Main Event are shown on the TitanTron, setting up tonight's match. Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring and we are ready for the opening bout.

- The Miz (w/Damien Sandow) vs Dean Ambrose: Ambrose goes to the top rope and shoves Sandow away, who tries to distract Ambrose. Ambrose leaps at Miz but gets caught and locked in the figure four.  Ambrose makes the ropes and escapes the submission. Seth Rollins and Corporate Kane make their way to the ring, distracting Ambrose. Miz goes for the "Skull Crushing Finale" but Ambrose counters and hits "Dirty Deeds" for the pinfall. After the match, Rollins and Kane go to attack Ambrose. Ambrose fights back, drops Rollins and Kane and steals Rollins' money in the bank briefcase. Ambrose escapes into the crowd, leaving Rollins and Kane in the ring mad.

- Backstage Segment with The Rhodes Brothers: Goldust and Stardust will keep The Usos from taking what is now theirs, the cosmic keys...aka...the WWE World Tag Team Championship.

- "#1 Contender for the Intercontinental Title Battle Royal": After the smoke cleared, the final four came down to Kofi Kingston, Bo Dallas, Jack Swagger, and Cesaro. Kofi skinned the cat, hooked Dallas in the process and dumped Mr. Inspirational to the floor. Kofi jumped on Swagger in the corner. While Kofi and Swagger tried to eliminate each other, Cesaro came in and dumped both Kofi and Swagger to the floor. Cesaro is the winner and will face Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Intercontinental Championship later.

- Backstage Segment with The Usos: The Usos say that they are getting back their tag titles tonight from The Rhodes Brothers.

- "WWE World Tag Team Championship Match": Goldust and Stardust (c) vs The Usos: The Usos hit a suicide dive over the ropes in stereo on the Rhodes Brothers early in the match. Stardust climbs to the top rope but The Usos stop Stardust. The Usos hit a "Doomsday Device" on Stardust and Jimmy climbs the ropes. Jimmy goes airbourne with the "Superfly Splash" on Stardust. Jimmy covers but Goldust with one of the tag team titles in his hand, busts it over Jimmy, forcing the DQ.

- Backstage Segment with Seth Rollins and Kane: Rollins is pissed about Dean Ambrose stealing his briefcase. Kane tells Rollins to forget about it. Rollins says if he doesn't get his briefcase back the cinder block attack will look like child's play compared to what he'll do to Ambrose next.

- Nattie Neidhart and Rosa Mendez vs Layla and Summer Rae: Layla rolls up Rosa with a handful of tights to score the pinfall.

- Backstage Segment with Big Show: Big Show talks about Freedom and how he'll knock Rusev's ass out tonight.

- WWE Intercontinental Championship Match": Dolph Ziggler (c) vs Cesaro: Ziggler goes for the "Famasser" but Cesaro counters with a power bomb lift. Ziggler reverses into a sunset flip and rolls Cesaro up for the pinfall. BUT WAIT......Cesaro grabbed the ropes during the pin which should have stopped the pinfall. Cesaro argues with the referee but the referee refuses to listen and Ziggler is still the WWE Intercontinental Champion.

- Backstage Segment with Rusev and Lana: Lana says Big Show will suffer the same fate that his friend Mark Henry did at Night of Champions. Rusev babbled in Russian but it was unclear what he said.

- Big Show vs. Rusev (w/Lana): Show goes for the knockout punch but Rusev ducks and connects with a super kick. Show powers out of a Rusev hold and plants Rusev with a choke slam. Show again sets Rusev up for the knockout punch. This time Lana reaches in and grabs a hold of Show's leg. Show dragged Lana into the ring and corners her in the turnbuckles. Rusev comes in and cracks the Russian flag stick across Show, causing a DQ. After the match, Rusev continued the flag assault. Rusev goes for the thrust kick but Show catches Rusev's leg and lands the knockout punch sending Rusev back to Russia, in dreamland. Smackdown closes out with the arena going nuts as Show leaves the ring and Lana tends to her unconscious Russian boyfriend.

And that's a wrap on this week's Smackdown, be sure to check out the following up coming recaps.

- Sunday: The Weekend 3 Count: News and Rumors recap 9/22-9/28
- Tuesday: RAW recap
- Thursday: TNA Impact recap
- Next Saturday: Smackdown recap

Till then, tap or snap.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 9.13.14: Smackdown

By @BSA1978.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, is back with the SmackDown recap. We are exactly 9 days away from Night of Champions, as Smackdown furthered the feuds going into the special event on September 21st. Smackdown kicked off with 8 man tag action.

- "8 Man Tag Team Match": Big Show, Mark Henry and The Usos vs Goldust, Stardust, Rowan and Harper: Jimmy Uso goes airbourne as he splashes everyone on the floor as a brawl breaks out. Jey Uso blind tags in on Big Show and climbs the ropes. Big Show hits the knockout punch on Stardust and Jey goes Jimmy Superfly Snuka on Stardust, as he splashes him from the top rope for the pinfall.

- Bo Dallas vs Justin Gabriel: Not to be disrespectful but I honestly didn't know Gabriel was still on the WWE roster. Before the match, Bo Dallas, tries to give an inspirational speech but gets interrupted by Zeb Colter. Zeb says we don't need to "Bo-Lieve" the WWE Universe needs to say "We The People". The match begins and ends with Dallas hitting the "Bo-Dog" on Gabriel after dodging a moonsault. After the match, Dallas taunts Jack Swagger but then runs when Swagger gains the upper hand.

- Summer Rae (w/ Layla) vs Paige: A.J. Lee is on commentary. Paige taunts A.J. before locking Rae in the "Black Widow" and making Rae tap out. After the match, Layla goes after Paige, but A.J. makes the save. A.J. hits Layla with Paige's own "Paige-Turner" finisher and skips around, angering Paige.

- "Arm Wrestling Contest": Mark Henry vs Rusev (w/ Lana): Lana says she's surprised Henry accepted the challenge. Says that Henry can still forfeit, just like Americans give up and just like Henry gave up in the Olympics. Henry says he dropped out of the Olympics due to injury. Henry says he'll unleash fury at Night of Champions, representing his country. Lana dedicates victory to Russian President Putin. The match starts and Rusev complains about the finger locks with Henry. After the match finally begins Henry defeats Rusev in the arm wrestling match. Rusev and Lana demand a rematch, using left hands. Henry agrees, the match starts and it looks like Henry is about to win again. Lana throws powder in Henry's face. Rusev lands a kick, dropping Henry then lands a super kick putting Henry down. Rusev taunts and poses over Henry.

- Backstage Promo with Chris Jericho: Jericho took chances in his cage match with Bray Wyatt on RAW. It's cool that he lost because he pulled out all the stops but what's not cool is Randy Orton attacking him in the medical room. The Viper will be vanquished at Night of Champions.

- The Miz & Damien Sandow vs Dolph Ziggler & R-Truth: R-Truth is dressed like Ziggler, mocking Sandow being dressed like Miz. Truth and Ziggler double team combo a scissor kick and the "zig zag" for the pinfall.

- Backstage Promo with Nikki Bella: We see Jerry Springer highlights from RAW. Says everyone finally got to see what she's been putting up with. Hasn't had any time to concentrate on her Divas Championship Match. A.J. Lee arrives and comments about Nikki being added to the match. Paige arrives and mocks Nikki and tells A.J. they can still be friends after this.

- Chris Jericho and Roman Reigns vs Randy Orton and Seth Rollins: Reigns tosses Rollins into the crowd and they trade punches. Orton grabs Jericho and sets him up for the hangman’s DDT. Jericho escapes and grabs a rollup on Orton for the pinfall. Jericho and Reigns close out Smackdown with the victory.

And that's a wrap, tune in this up coming week for the following recaps:

- Tuesday: RAW recap
- Thursday: TNA Impact recap
- Saturday: Smackdown recap
- Sunday: Night of Champions Preview
- Monday: Night of Champions recap.

Till then, tap or snap.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 7.12.14: WWE Smackdown

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon comes to you today with the Smackdown recap, brought to you by Triple Threat Podcast.
This week's Smackdown took place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

- Smackdown kicked off with the undefeated Rusev, accompanied by his lovely valet, Lana. The Russian couple cut a promo and target Roman Reigns. Lana says Reigns is like the impotent leaders of both America and Canada, all style no substance. Reigns arrives from the crowd and cuts a promo. Reigns says that this is his ring and he'd waste no time putting his fist across Rusev's face. Lana and Reigns trade more insults with each other and then we have Reigns and Rusev face to face. The stare down is interuppted as Lana states Rusev will fight on their terms. Lana and Rusev leave the ring and will fight Reigns later in the main event.

- A.J. Lee vs Cameron. A.J. out wrestles Cameron to the point where Cameron walks out of the match. Naomi comes down and throws Cameron back into the ring. A.J. hits a "Shining Wizard" on Cameron for the pinfall.

- Backstage interview with Randy Orton. Orton hypes up his match with Chris Jericho later tonight.

- Adam Rose (w/Summer Rae) vs Fandango (w/Layla). Fandango gets counted out trying to break up the girls' catfight on the floor. Fandango gets a "Party Foul" after the match after getting in Rose's face.

- Backstage interview with Chris Jericho. Jericho hypes up his match against Randy Orton later and his match with Bray Wyatt at WWE Battleground.

- Heath Slater and Titus O'Neil vs The Usos. Jimmy hits a super kick on Slater and Jey goes Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka on Slater as he splashes Slater from the top rope. The Usos pick up the pinfall.

- In ring interview with The Usos. The Usos hype up their WWE Tag Team Championship, 2 out of 3 Falls Match with The Wyatt Family at WWE Battleground.

- Bray Wyatt cuts a promo on the titantron asking Chris Jericho to "save us" and closed it out with singing to all the Wyatt followers.

- Chris Jericho vs Randy Orton. Jericho blocks the "RKO" and hits the "Lionsault" on Orton. The lights go out and we see The Wyatt Family graphic on the titantron. The lights come back on and Jericho catches an "RKO" from Orton. Orton scores the pinfall.

- Summer Rae vs Layla (Fandango as Guest Referee). Before the match, both girls kiss Fandango trying to make the other girl mad. Rae and Layla both end up attacking Fandango. Fandango escapes the ring and the match is thrown out. Rae and Layla dance with each other afterwards.

- Curtis Axel (w/Ryback) vs Goldust (w/Stardust). Axel goes for a "Perfect Plex" on Goldust but Goldie blocks. Goldust delivers the "Final Cut and scores the pinfall. Ryback attacks after the match but gets dust blown in his face by Stardust. Ryback charges Stardust but gets sent to the floor.

- "Handicap Match": Bo Dallas vs El Torito and Diego. Dallas dodges a Diego splash in the corner and it's the "Bo-Dog" for the pin. Dallas "Bo-Dog's" El Torito after the match.

- Triple H and his lovely wife Stephanie McMahon will return on RAW. RAW's main event is announced as a "6-Man Tag Match". It'll be John Cena, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs Randy Orton, Kane and Seth Rollins.

- Rusev vs Roman Reigns. Reigns hits the "Superman Punch" and sets Rusev up for the spear. Randy Orton hits the ring and attacks Reigns. Rusev gets his first loss by DQ. Reigns hits a "Superman Punch" on Orton after the match but Reigns then gets laid out with a Rusev kick. Lana and Rusev leave the ring to fight another day as Orton drops Reigns again with an "RKO". Orton stands tall as Smackdown closes out.

WWE Battleground Card Currently:
**** "WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match, Fatal 4 Way":
John Cena (c) vs Randy Orton vs Roman Reigns vs Kane
**** "WWE Intercontinental Championship Battle Royal": Winner is crowned new I-C Champ.
**** "WWE World Tag Team Championship Match, 2 Out of 3 Falls": The Usos (c) vs The Wyatt Family
**** "WWE Divas Championship Match": AJ Lee (c) vs Paige
**** Chris Jericho vs Bray Wyatt
**** Cameron vs. Naomi

And that wraps up this week's Smackdown recap. Thanks for reading and be sure to join me again on Tuesday with the RAW recap. Till then, tap or snap.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 6.30.14: WWE Money In The Bank

Cue the Donald Trump theme music..."Money, Money, Money Money......Mooonnnneeeyyy!"

It's a special pay per view Monday edition of Wrestling Lockup with Brandon. Last night, live from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts the WWE held Money In The Bank. A new WWE World Heavyweight Champion was crowned along with a current Money in the Bank briefcase case holder.

- The Money In The Bank preshow was on first with Daniel Bryan, who's still on the shelf with his neck injury. Bryan says that he is not sure when he'll be back, as he might need to have more surgery done. Bo Dallas interrupts Bryan and gives him his inspirational "Bo-Lieve" shtick. Bryan calls Dallas a "Bo-ner" which starts a chant from the crowd. Bryan's music plays and he exits to the "Yes-Movement" chants.
The "special event" begins as we have the tag titles on the line to kick off this year's Money in the Bank!

- "WWE World Tag Team Championship": The Usos (c) vs The Wyatt Family. The Wyatt's get a near fall on a seated power bomb. Match closes out with The Usos delivering a double superplex off the top rope on Rowan, then connect with a double splash for the pinfall. The Usos retain their tag team titles.

- "WWE Divas Championship": Paige (c) vs Naomi (w/Cameron). Naomi comes close to a near fall as she hit the "Rearview". Naomi comes up short in the end as Paige hits her finisher for the pinfall and retains her Divas Championship.

- Adam Rose vs Damian Sandow. Sandow is dressed as Paul Revere, basically mocking the Boston fans.
No one told Paul Revere that the "Party Foul" was coming as Rose hits it in the end for the pinfall. Rose is still undefeated.

- "Traditional Money in the Bank Match": Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston.

- Match Highlights: Kofi connects with a dive over the ropes bowling over all the other superstars on the floor. Major spots from all of the superstars in the match. The giant size ladder makes an appearance as RVD and Rollins fight atop it. Swagger climbs up and power bombs RVD off the ladder. Ambrose gets his hands on Rollins on top of the giant sized ladder and super plexes Rollins off of it. Later in the match Rollins and Ambrose take another bump off the ladder, Ambrose holding his shoulder this time. WWE medics force Ambrose out of the match due to the injury and escort him to the back stage area. Another huge spot takes place as we have a ladder set up like a bridge across another ladder. Kofi puts Rollins through the bridged ladder as both men fought on top of it. Swagger with a "Patriot Lock" on Ziggler while he climbed the ladder. Rollins climbs the ladder as Ambrose runs back out and blasts Rollins with a chair. Ambrose all alone, climbs the ladder to the briefcase and is about to win it when.......Kane's pyro explodes and out comes Kane. Kane choke slammed then tombstoned Ambrose as Rollins climbed the ladder and grabbed the briefcase winning Money In The Bank.

- Goldust and Stardust vs Curtis Axel and Ryback. Match closes with Stardust getting the hot tag and getting the pinfall on Ryback. Axel has a fit after the match but gets laid out by the Rhodes Brothers.

- Layla and Summer Rae are backstage arguing over Fandango again.

- Rusev vs Big E. Big E gets near falls a few times on Rusev in this match. Match closes out with Rusev connecting with a kick and locking in "The Accolade". Big E almost fights out of it but eventually taps out.

- Stephanie McMahon finds Daniel Bryan's wife, Brie Bella, backstage. Brie mentions she loved when Vickie Guerrero threw Steph in the mud on RAW. Steph calls for security to escort Brie out of the building because she no longer is a WWE employee.

- Summer Rae vs Layla (Guest Referee: Fandango). Match closes with Layla scoring the pinfall from Fandango. Layla and Fandango make out as Summer lays in the ring. Fandango and Layla leave together.

- "Money In The Bank, WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match":

- John Cena vs. Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton vs. Cesaro vs. Kane vs. Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio.
Match Highlights: Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are present for the match. Sheamus and Cesaro hang from the loop holding the titles at one point in the match without a ladder under them. Sheamus and Cesaro trade punches in mid air until Sheamus falls to the mat. Cesaro eventually falls as well. Orton gets busted open in the match as WWE medical work on him. A ladder is bridged from the ring to the announcers table, where we see Sheamus fall onto the bridged ladder. Orton grabs the giant sized ladder and everyone takes turns climbing it only to get pushed off. Sheamus comes close to grabbing the titles but Kane stops him. Orton and Kane are alone at one point until Reigns spears Kane but then Reigns catches a ladder shot by Orton. Cena and Reigns are alone at one point and we see a trading of punches. Cena goes for "AA" but Reigns counters with a spear. Reigns and Orton end up climbing the ladder and trade punches. Reigns and Orton take turns slamming each other's faces into the ladder, Orton is busted open. Reigns knocks Orton off the ladder, Kane knocks Reigns off. Cena hits "AA" on Orton and Kane both, climbs the ladder and grabs the titles. John Cena is the NEW World Heavyweight Champion!
John Cena is now a 15 time World Champion. One reign away from tying Ric Flair's all time record of 16.
And that closes out this year's Money in the Bank. Sadly both ladder matches were predictable. Seth Rollins is the next rising star so it made sense to give him the briefcase. WWE leaked the SummerSlam poster showing John Cena vs Brock Lesnar which kinda made it obvious that Lesnar was finally getting his title shot and Cena was going to be the one with the title.

That about wraps up the recap, I'll be back Tuesday for RAW recap, till then, 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.