Wrestling Lockup With Brandon 4/26/17: Smackdown Live Des Moines Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Remember the old WWE slogan...."Where Anything Can Happen"? Well that is exactly what's going on over on Smackdown Live. The current #1 Contender to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship is Jinder Mahal.....let that sink in a minute.....Jinder Mahal! The same Jinder Mahal that was jobbing with Heath Slater and Drew McIntyre in 3MB a few years back. What would this week's Smackdown Live have in store for us live in Des Moines, Iowa.

** This Weeks Card **
- AJ Styles battled Baron Corbin. 
- American Alpha battled The Shining Stars in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match to determine a new #1 Contender to the WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship.
- WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton battled Erick Rowan in a non title No DQ Match.
- Breezango battled The Ascension in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match to determine a new #1 Contender to the WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship.
- WWE Smackdown Live Women's Champion Naomi defended her title against Charlotte.

- Promos By: Shinsuke Nakamura, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton and a video promo from Rusev.

** Smackdown Live **

- Shinsuke Nakamura Promo: Before Nakamura can talk Dolph Ziggler interrupts and heads to the ring. Ziggler says most of us don't know Japanese so he'll translate for us. Ziggler says that Nakamura looks up to Ziggler, thinks his dance moves are stupid and is feeling really intimidated right now being close to his idol, Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler says Nakamura's real name is Michael and he grew up poor in Indiana. Ziggler continues the story making Nakamura out to be Michael Jackson. Nakamura grabs the microphone, asks Ziggler if he has a problem and then mocks Ziggler in Japanese. Ziggler lands a cheap shot on Nakamura and then goes for the super kick. Nakamura counters it and goes for the Kinshasa, but Ziggler escapes out of the ring.

- AJ Styles vs. Baron Corbin: Kevin Owens is at the commentary table for this match. The match closes out with Corbin dropping Styles and then sending him into the corner. Styles plants a boot on a charging Corbin. Styles goes for a springboard, but Owens talks trash to Styles. Styles has to back off and land on his feet when he attempted the Phenomenal Forearm due to the distraction. Corbin goes for a power bomb, but Styles counters and scores a roll up pinfall. After the match, Owens helps Corbin double team Styles. Sami Zayn hits the ring and sends Corbin into the ring post. Zayn drops Owens and then hits the Helluva Kick on Corbin. Owens attacks Zayn from behind and then plants Styles with the Pop Up Power Bomb. Owens stands tall with his WWE United States Championship in hand.
Winner: AJ Styles, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Charlotte says she dominated RAW and needed a new place to dominate. Tonight she'll show Naomi that she's the greatest of all time when she takes her WWE Smackdown Live Women's Championship.

- "Beat The Clock Challenge Match": American Alpha vs. The Colons: The match closes out with Primo planting Gable with a power slam and hits a leg drop for a near fall. Primo lands a cheap shot on Jordan and Primo and Epico go for a double team Back Stabber on Gable. Jordan makes the save and he and Gable hit Grand Amplitude on Primo to score the pinfall. The time to beat is 5:17.
Winners: American Alpha, by pinfall.

- Rusev Video Promo: Rusev says he hates that he was drafted to Smackdown Live and the only way he'll come work for Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan is if he gets a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match at WWE Money In The Bank in June.

- Backstage, Tamina Snuka, Nattie Neidhart, Carmella and James Ellsworth try to intimidate Becky Lynch to join their new stable.

- "No DQ Match": Randy Orton vs. Erick Rowan: The match closes out with Orton hitting the draping DDT on Rowan. Rowan counters the RKO, plants Orton then tosses him out of the ring. Rowan grabs the steel steps and smacks Orton in the side of the face with them. Rowan tosses Orton back into the ring and then grabs a steel chair. Rowan wedges the chair in the corner and sends Orton towards it. Orton counters, tosses Rowan head first into the chair and then hits the RKO to score the pinfall.
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall.

- Randy Orton Promo: Orton still has no clue what a House of Horrors Match is, but Bray Wyatt will be sent to his eternal hell by Orton at WWE Payback. Jinder Mahal interrupts and feels disrespected that Orton is thinking about Bray Wyatt and not Jinder Mahal being his next challenger. Mahal says he has more wealth, talent, class and culture and feels disrespected by Orton for looking different. Mahal says he will win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, take the title home to Punjabi and be given respect. Mahal tries to attack Orton, but Orton counters the attack and goes for the draping DDT. The Singh Brothers hit the ring and grab Orton. Mahal plants Orton with the Cobra Clutch Slam and leaves Orton laid out. Mahal and the Singh Brothers leave in possession of Orton's WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

- Backstage, Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers drive away in an SUV, Mahal still has the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

- "Beat The Clock Challenge Match": The Ascension vs. Breezango: The match closes out with Fandango unloading on Viktor, but gets distracted by Konnor and then hit with a knee by Viktor for a near fall. Breezango regain control of the match after being double teamed and score the pinfall in 2:36 to win the Beat The Clock Challenge and become #1 Contenders.
Winners: Breezango, by pinfall, to become the new #1 Contenders.

- Backstage, Naomi respects Charlotte, but hates her trash talking. Naomi says she'll prove why she's the champion and make Charlotte feel the glow.

- "WWE Smackdown Live Women's Championship Match": Naomi (c) vs. Charlotte: The match closes out with Naomi landing a kick on Charlotte for a near fall. Naomi hits the Rear View on Charlotte and gets another near fall. Charlotte catches Naomi in mid air and hits a sit down power bomb for a near fall. Charlotte attempts a moonsault off the top rope, but Naomi blocks it with her knees. Carmella, Tamina Snuka and Nattie Neidhart suddenly hit the ring and attack Charlotte, causing a DQ. After the match, Naomi and Charlotte both get beat down by the trio of girls and are left laid out to end the show.
Winner: Charlotte, by DQ.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 6.4.15: #NXT Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's this week's NXT recap for the week.

- This week's NXT took place at NXT's home base at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida.

- Tyler Breeze vs. Adam Rose: The match closes out with Rose getting frustrated that he can't put Breeze away. Rose hits a apron leg drop and an elbow drop on the floor on Breeze. Rose tosses Breeze back in the ring, but gets taken out with the "Beauty Shot", after getting in the ring. Breeze covers and scores the pin.

- Eva Marie is in the ring with a microphone. Eva says she's in NXT to help the ladies revolutionize the industry and compete with the best in the world.

- NXT GM William Regal announces that Kevin Owens will defend the NXT World Title against Finn Balor, live on WWE Network on July 4th, in Japan.

- Carmella vs. Alexa Bliss: Alexa tries cheating throughout the match on Carmella. The match closes out with Carmella hitting a series of clotheslines and then rolling Alexa up. Carmella uses the ropes for leverage and scores the pin.

- Backstage, Rhyno says he enjoyed going to war with Baron Corbin at Takeover. Rhyno hypes up his match tonight with Finn Balor, saying Balor's demonic mind games won't work on a possessed man beast.

- The Vaudevillians vs. Marcus Louis and Jason Jordan: Louis and Jordan work over the Vaudevillians early. The match closes out with Aiden English hot tagging in Simon Gotch. The Vaudevillans clean house and hit the "Whirling Dervish" on Louis to pick up the pinfall.

- Backstage, Finn Balor says he's excited about facing Kevin Owens in Japan. Balor has won 11 championships there and considers it his adopted home.

- Finn Balor vs. Rhyno: The match closes out with Balor hitting the pele kick on Rhyno, than follows up with the "Sling Blade". Balor hits the hesitation corner drop kick and goes up top for the double stomp. Rhyno dodges the double stomp and goes for the gore on Balor. Balor dodges the gore, rolls Rhyno up and scores the pin. After the match, Balor celebrates his win and heads up to the NXT stage. Rhyno comes out of nowhere and gores Balor halfway across the stage. NXT medics check on Balor as NXT closes out.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 4.3.15: #SmackDown & #NXT Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE.  It's this week's NXT and Smackdown recaps for the week.

*** NXT ***

- NXT was back home at Full Sail University this week.

- In Ring Promo with Sami Zayn: Zayn was last seen getting taken out by Kevin Owens. Zayn thanks everyone for their support and talks about the recent NXT tour. Zayn says while on tour the only person he thought of was Kevin Owens. Zayn says that the Owens he was in the ring with last was not the same Owens he's known, he's a completely different person. Zayn says he's figured Owens out though, he will kick Owens' ass and win back his NXT World Title.

- Rhyno vs. A Local Wrestler: The local wrestler didn't receive a name announcement at all. What he got was a few punches from Rhyno and an easy "Gore". Rhyno covers and scores the pinfall.

- In Ring Promo with Rhyno: Rhyno says he's in NXT to make a statement, he came here for the NXT World Title and puts Sami Zayn, Finn Balor and Kevin Owens on notice. GORE GORE GORE! 

- Bayley vs. Emma: Bayley reminds Emma of the slap in the face Emma gave her last week, before the ladies go at it. Bayley goes for a splash on Emma, in the corner, but Emma moves. Emma connects with the "DilEMMA", but wastes time after. Emma hits a cross body on Bayley and again wastes time, this time doing some dancing. Bayley sneaks in a rollup on Emma and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Bayley helps Emma to her feet, has a few words for her, then leaves the ring.

- Backstage, Becky Lynch says how she was close to winning the NXT Women's Title at Takeover, everyone has been given a one on one opportunity, except her, it's her title, her empire, and feels it's her time. WELCOME TO N'BEX'T

- Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy vs. The Lucha Dragons: Blake and Murphy, the NXT World Tag Team Champions, give a non-title match to The Lucha Dragons, this week. Sin Cara hits a springboard head butt, kicks and a springboard cross body on Murphy. Cara gets sent to the apron, then gets pushed off by Blake. Murphy hits a suplex, Blake follows with a frog splash to score the pinfall.

- Backstage, Rhyno confronts Sami Zayn. Rhyno says he doesn't care about vendettas, he came to NXT to win the NXT World Title. So the line to get a NXT World Title shot starts behind Rhyno.

- Jason Jordan vs. Tye Dillinger: Dillinger hits a reverse atomic drop, a series of chops, a russian leg sweep and finishes with a kick to Jordan's head. Dillinger ends up getting hit with a hot shot on the ropes by Jordan. Jordan grabs Dillinger and plants him with the overhead suplex to score the pinfall.

- "2 Out Of 3 Falls Match" Tyler Breeze vs. Hideo Itami: Breeze hits two straight running forearms, but misses the third. Itami lands a knee to the gut, a kick to the chest, more kicks, a back heel kick, lands a drop kick and finishes Breeze off with a flying boot. Itami covers and scores the pinfall. Itami leads 1-0.

- Match #2: The bell sounds to start match number two and Breeze can barely stand on his feet. The referee orders Itami to stay back so he can check on Breeze. Breeze, April Fool's Itami, hits the "Beauty Shot" and scores the pinfall. Match is tied 1-1.

- Match #3: Breeze and Itami go all out in the final match. Both men struggle to get back to their feet. Breeze lands a kick to Itami's chest, Itami demands more, so Breeze slaps him. Itami lands slaps, a back hand, kicks and a back heel kick. Itami misses a drop kick and Breeze misses the "Beauty Shot". Itami lands another back heel kick and a drop kick. Breeze, out of nowhere with the "Beauty Shot". Breeze covers, scores the pinfall and picks up the 2-1 victory, to close out this week's NXT.

*** Smackdown ***

- Smackdown was taped this week in Fresno, California.

- In Ring Promo with The Authority: Seth Rollins says he would've gave Brock Lesnar his rematch tonight for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, if he wouldn't have gotten suspended. Randy Orton interrupts and says that he should be the first in line for a title shot, because he's still owed one and he beat Rollins at Wrestlemania. Orton rips on The Authority and singles out Kane, telling him what a joke he's become. Kane orders Orton vs. Big Show and Orton might get a World Title shot if he can win.

- Randy Orton vs. Big Show: Orton gets Show hung up on the ropes and drops Show with the hanging DDT. Orton goes for the "RKO" but Mercury attacks Orton causing a DQ.

- After the match: The Authority jump Orton and beat him down. Orton breaks free, tackles Rollins and unloads punches. Kane pulls Orton off and choke slams Orton. Ryback hits the ring and dismantles The Authority. Ryback hits a "Shell Shock" as Orton hits an "RKO" on Kane and Mercury. Seth Rollins grabs his title and runs for his life.

- Nattie Neidhart vs. Naomi: The Bella Twins were on commentary for this one. Nattie catches Naomi's legs and goes for the "Sharpshooter". Naomi rolls through and gets a near fall rollup. Naomi grabs Nattie and plants her with an inverted DDT. Naomi covers and scores the pinfall. Naomi and Nikki Bella eye ball each other after the match.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins laughs about beating down Randy Orton. Kane decides to give Orton a World Title shot, unless Rollins thinks he can't win. Rollins knows he can win. The segment ends with Dean Ambrose walking out of Kane's personal bathroom, stinking it up. A pissed off Kane orders Ambrose to fight Luke Harper tonight.

- Backstage, Roman Reigns says Wrestlemania changed his life, he thinks he proved himself, took an ass kicking but kept coming back, Rollins may be the champion, but Reigns will beat him and become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. BELIEVE THAT!

- The Miz vs. R-Truth: Truth goes for a lockup, but Miz reverses and plants Truth with the "Skull Crushing Finale". Miz covers and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Damien Sandow hits the ring, attacks Miz and lays Miz out with the "Skull Crushing Finale". Sandow puts on sunglasses and takes in the fans cheers.

In Ring Promo with John Cena: The United States Championship will now be an opportunity, it'll represent a beacon like the Statue of Liberty and just like on RAW, Cena throws out an open title shot. Rusev and Lana appear. Rusev says he never lost at Wrestlemania, he's a super athlete, calls Cena a coward and wants a rematch at Extreme Rules. Cena says Rusev is either drunk or stupid cause he did lose at Wrestlemania and tells Rusev to why wait for Extreme Rules. Rusev says he'll crush Cena at Extreme Rules and the Russian flag will hang from the rafters. Rusev points for the flag to come down, but the American flag drops instead.

- Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper: Both men begin brawling on the floor. Harper ends up throwing Ambrose into the timekeeper area. Ambrose fires back with a flying forearm. Harper tosses Ambrose into the ring post and then power bombs Ambrose through a table, ending the match in a no contest. 

- Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus: Bad News Barrett is on commentary. Bryan counters "Ten Beats" with repeated head butts. Bryan gets sent to the floor and is bleeding from the forehead. Sheamus distracts the referee, as Barrett lays Bryan out with the "Bullhammer". Bryan gets counted out and Smackdown ends with Sheamus getting the victory.

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 3.13.15: #SmackDown & #NXT

By @B_Rock1978

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

*** NXT ***

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*** Smackdown ***

- This week, Smackdown was in Detroit, Michigan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

~B~

NXT Takeover: Rival #NXT #NXTTakeoveRival

By @cleeverizon

Welcome back wrestling fans to another special pay per view edition of Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. Today it's all about NXT and their phenomenal roster of talent. One good thing WWE has going for them? It's their NXT roster. So many potential rising stars and future faces of the WWE can be found on the NXT roster. Alright enough talk, let's get to last night's recap, live at Full Sail University in Orlando,  Florida, it's NXT Takeover: Rival.

- Hideo Itami vs. Tyler Breeze: Breeze made his way to the ring and had a random female fan jump on his back. Security pulls off the fan and drags her away. Itami unloads with a drop kick and hard kicks on Breeze, early. Breeze takes control and goes to work on Itami's knee. Breeze drops elbows on Itami's leg, applies a figure four around the ring post, and applies a modified "Sharpshooter" on Itami. Itami is back on offense and teases us with a "Go 2 Sleep" attempt on Breeze, but Breeze escapes, hits a super kick on Itami and gets a near fall. Breeze lands punches on Itami, but Itami starts to "Hulk Up". Itami hits more stiff kicks on Breeze, lands the corner drop kick and hits the running kick. Itami covers Breeze and scores the pinfall.

- "No DQ Match": Baron Corbin vs. Bull Dempsey: Corbin rushes the ring and we have a brawl to kick off the match. Bull tosses Corbin into the outside apron, suplexes Corbin on the ramp then tosses Corbin into the ring post. Back in the ring, Corbin hits a spine buster, then clotheslines Bull and himself over the ropes. Bull hits the top rope diving head butt for a near fall. Bull grabs a steel chair but walks right into Corbin and the "End of Days". Corbin covers and has the pinfall. After the match, Corbin sits on the steel chair and puts his feet on Bull.

- "NXT World Tag Team Championship Match": Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy (c) vs. The Lucha Dragons: Murphy and Blake double team Sin Cara early, but Sin Cara regains control. Kalisto is in, hits a kick, botches a leap over the ropes, regains himself and hits the cross body leap over the ropes on Murphy. Sin Cara hits a victory roll driver off the second rope on Blake for a near fall. Sin Cara and Kalisto with a double team senton on Murphy for a near fall. Murphy and Blake hit a double team neck breaker on Sin Cara for a near fall. Kalisto hits a corkscrew cross body and then spikes Murphy's head into the canvas for a near fall. Murphy with a power bomb reversal on Kalisto for a near fall. Both teams trade quick pin attempts and pin reversals. Sin Cara hits a power bomb on Murphy for a near fall. Murphy hits a suplex on Sin Cara and Blake follows with a big frog splash off the top rope to score the pinfall. Murphy and Blake retain the NXT World Tag Team Championship.

- "#1 Contenders Match For The NXT World Heavyweight Championship": Adrian Neville vs. Finn Balor: Neville ground wrestles early with headlock take downs on Balor. Balor hits a shoulder and a drop kick sending Neville to the floor. Balor goes for a suicide dive but Neville blocks it. Neville hits a springboard drop kick for a near fall. Back and forth action, until Neville hits a suplex for a near fall. Balor hits an enziguri, forcing Neville to the floor. Balor hits a running drop kick, launching Neville right through the barricade. Balor lands a double stomp on the back of Neville's head off the top rope for a near fall. Neville with stiff kicks, Balor with the "Pele Kick", Neville with another kick and both men are down and out. Neville with two german suplexes for a near fall. Neville hits a second rope corkscrew splash for another near fall on Balor. Balor finally gets back in the match with a huge lariat, turning Neville inside out. Balor with a reverse DDT but Neville kicks out at two. Neville crotches Balor, hits an enziguri and goes for "Red Arrow". Balor gets the knees up and small packages Neville for a near fall. Balor hits a huge drop kick on Neville then lands the top rope double stomp on Neville. Balor covers and scores the pinfall. After the match, Balor and Neville shake hands.

- "NXT Women's Championship, Fatal 4-Way Match": Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Bayley vs. Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch: All four ladies go back and forth to start the match and manage to bust an LED board at ringside. Becky locks Bayley in a submission but Sasha breaks it up. Becky blocks a Sasha double knee, hits a drop kick and gets a near fall after Charlotte breaks it up. Charlotte with a neck breaker on Sasha for a near fall. Charlotte covers Becky but Sasha breaks it up. Charlotte spears Becky and sends Bayley to the floor. Charlotte gets sent into the ring post. Sasha hits a double knee on Charlotte and Becky and scores near falls on both. Bayley hits a hurricanrana on Charlotte, followed by a belly to belly for a near fall as Becky breaks it up. Sasha cross body blocks both Bayley and Becky on the floor. Charlotte dives out next and takes out her three opponents.

Becky with a suplex on Charlotte for a near fall. Bayley hits the belly to belly on Charlotte from the top rope. Sasha tries to steal the pin but it's a two count. Becky and Bayley are sent to the floor and Sasha applies a crossface submission on Charlotte. Charlotte fights to reach the ropes as Sasha applies the pressure. Sasha reverses her own crossface submission into a back slide and scores the pinfall on Charlotte. Sasha is the NEW NXT Women's Champion. After the match, Charlotte hugs Sasha but Sasha pushes Charlotte away and gloats with her newly won title.

- "NXT World Heavyweight Championship Match": Sami Zayn (c) vs. Kevin Owens: Owens stalls, and stands on the floor. Zayn leaps over the referee and the ropes and takes out Owens on the floor. Zayn lands kicks and corner punches on Owens. Owens hits a clothesline, stomps, kicks, forearm shots, whips Zayn into the corner, lands a chop and covers for a two count. Owens grounds Zayn with mat wrestling. Owens hits a back suplex for a near fall. Out to the floor, Owens slams Zayn into the apron. Owens with a gutbuster and a senton for a near fall. Zayn sends Owens to the floor and then sends Owens into the steel steps. Zayn unloads on the floor with punches and a clothesline. Back in the ring, Zayn lifts Owens and plants him with the blue thunder power bomb for a near fall. Owens catches Zayn with a super kick, then hits the corner cannonball for a near fall. Zayn with a half and half suplex for a near fall. Zayn goes for a superplex, Owens counters and hits a head butt, then goes for the top rope swanton, but Zayn blocks by getting the knees up. Zayn goes for the "Helluva Kick" but Owens rolls to the floor. Zayn follows to the floor, where Owens goes for the apron power bomb.

Zayn counters and hits a springboard moonsault. Zayn cracks his head hard on the ramp on the landing. Back in the ring, Zayn is still dazed and misses the "Helluva Kick" as Owens counters with a power bomb for a near fall. Owens unloads on Zayn's head with punches and uppercuts, as Zayn is half conscious. The referee backs Owens off, but Owens goes right back in, unloading punches to Zayn's head. NXT medics try to check on Zayn, but Owens plants Zayn with two more power bombs. Owens covers and Zayn half consciously rolls over at two. NXT medics are in the ring checking on Zayn now. Owens chases them off and plants Zayn with two more power bombs. Zayn is unconscious as the NXT medics yell at the referee to stop the match. Owens goes for another power bomb on Zayn as the referee finally steps in and stops the match. Due to Zayn being unable to continue, Kevin Owens, is crowned the NEW NXT World Heavyweight Champion. Takeover closes out as Owens celebrates behind Zayn's unconscious body, with NXT medics working on Zayn.

And there you have it, another good NXT pay per view. The only match I was disappointed with was Bull Dempsey vs. Baron Corbin. The match was supposed to be no DQ, but they made no attempt at using the no DQ stipulation, as I felt it was just a normal match. Other than that and the few botched moves Sin Cara and Kalisto made in their match, I think it was another successful pay per view.

Thanks for reading!

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 9.12.14: NXT Takeover 2

By @BSA1978.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon is here, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. Today's edition is the NXT Takeover 2 pay per view.

Now I haven't covered much NXT in the past, just pay per view recaps. I just want to say that if you haven't seen NXT yet, definitely check it out. NXT is WWE's brand for up and coming talent that will one day make it to the main roster in WWE. Current guys and gals on the main roster like Cesaro, Bo Dallas, The Wyatt Family, Adam Rose, Fandango, Rusev, A.J. Lee, Paige and Emma were brought up through the NXT system and groomed into the WWE stars that they are today.

Looking at the current NXT roster, there is some incredible talent on its way to WWE soon. Adrian Neville, the current NXT World Champion, is making a name for himself and catching the eyes of the fans with his arsenal of ground wrestling and high flying moves. Speaking of high flying, check out Sami Zayn. I demand everyone to go watch Cesaro vs Sami Zayn in a "2 out of 3 Falls Match" then watch their match from NXT Arrival, both five star classics. Over in the tag team division, the next rising team is the current NXT Tag Team Champions, The Ascension. The Ascension, Viktor and Konnor, have been dominate with their power and speed. Viktor was trained by Bruce and Keith Hart, so he has that Hart Family mentality in his arsenal as well. Over in the Women's Division, Charlotte Flair, the current NXT Women's Champion and the daughter of the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, is the current rising diva to watch. Other up and comers to keep an eye on are Tyler Breeze, Corey Graves, Bayley, New Japan Wrestling icon KENTA and independent wrestling icons Prince Devitt and Kevin Steen. I see every one of those mentioned on the WWE roster soon.

Alright let's get to last nights pay per view on WWE Network entitled NXT Takeover 2, live from Winter Park in Orlando, Florida.

- "NXT World Tag Team Championship Match": The Ascension (c) vs Sin Cara and Kalisto: Kalisto climbs the ropes and leaps over Viktor. Viktor connects with a huge clothesline, dropping Kalisto. The Ascension set Kalisto up for the "Fall of Man". Sin Cara, however, grabs Konnor’s leg and distracts the champs. Viktor sends Sin Cara flying off the apron but gets hit with "Salida del Sol" by Kalisto. Kalisto covers for the pinfall and Kalisto and Sin Cara are the NEW NXT World Tag Team Champions.

- In Ring Promo with Sin Cara and Kalisto: Sin Cara says it feels incredible to have just beaten the longest reigning NXT World Tag Team Champions. Kalisto says tonight they are Lucha Dragons and the future starts now.

- Backstage Promo with Adrian Neville: The NXT World Title gives him validation. He's proven a lot of people wrong that said he didn't belong here. He chose tonight's fatal four way cause he likes to take risks. He's beaten all three of his opponents in singles matches, tonight he beats them all in one match.

- CJ Parker vs Baron Corbin: Corbin hits a clothesline then an STO for the pinfall.

- Backstage Promo with Tyson Kidd: Tyson describes all three of his opponents tonight in the fatal four way match then takes credit as that being what everyone says about him. He wants to prove that he can get the job done and isn't just Nattie Neidhart's husband. Tonight his wife isn't involved and he wins the NXT World Title for himself.

- In Ring Promo with Enzo and Colin: Enzo makes fun of his opponent tonight, Sylvester Lefort. Says he's going to punch him in the mouth and then rattles off the different hair styles he's going to give him in their "Hair vs Hair Match".

- "Hair vs Hair Match": Sylvester Lefort (w/Marcus Louis) vs Enzo Amore (w/Colin Cassady): Marcus tries to interfere but gets pulled off the apron by Colin. Colin lays Marcus out with a clothesline as Enzo rolls up Lefort for the pinfall. After the match, Lefort tries to escape his fate, but Colin clotheslines Lefort. Colin then gets hit from behind by Marcus. Colin and Enzo brawl with Marcus by the barber chair. Colin hits a big boot on Marcus and Enzo dumps a bucket of gunk over Marcus' head.

- Backstage Promo with Tyler Breeze: Says the NXT Universe will get what they want tonight, a gorgeous champion. The Era of Gorgeous is about to begin.

- In Ring Promo with NXT General Manager William Regal: Shows a video package of newcomer, KENTA. After the video package, Regal introduces KENTA. KENTA makes his way to the ring and is welcomed by Regal. KENTA speaks in Japanese and says he's happy to be in NXT and a future WWE superstar. His goal is to be a future NXT World Champion and is changing his wrestling name to Hideo Itami as a tribute to one of his heroes. The Ascension hit the ring and attack Itami and send him to the floor. The Ascension want a rematch for the NXT Tag Team Championship. Itami gets back in the ring and unloads on Viktor and Konnor with kicks and forearms sending both men out. Itami grabs a chair and sits inside the ring, daring The Ascension to come back.

- Bull Dempsey vs Mojo Rawley: Bull goes to the top rope and hits a diving head butt to the ribs on Mojo for the pinfall. After the match, Bull climbs the ropes and hits another head butt to the ribs on Mojo.

- Backstage Segment: Enzo and Colin are in the back looking for Marcus and Lefort. They find Marcus with a towel over his head, hiding his now bald head. Lefort runs away as Colin and Enzo grab Marcus and drag him back to the ring area. They pull off the towel and Marcus is bald with no eyebrows.

- "NXT Women's Championship Match": Charlotte Flair vs Bayley: Charlotte goes to the top rope and lands a moonsault on Bayley, but Bayley kicks out at two.

Charlotte hits "Natural Selection" and scores the pinfall to retain the NXT Women's Championship. After the match, Sasha Banks arrives and enters the ring.Banks stands over Bayley and is about to attack her. Charlotte steps in and shoves Banks into the turnbuckle. Banks changes her mind and leaves the ring.

- Backstage Promo with Sami Zayn: States that he has always been underestimated. If he loses, he tries again. His goal is the NXT World Title. Adrian Neville is his friend but Neville is the guy Zayn would love to beat.

- "NXT World Championship, Fatal Four Way Match": Adrian Neville (c) vs Tyler Breeze vs Tyson Kidd vs Sami Zayn: This match was an all out brawl. Inside the ring, outside the ring, into the guardrails, up the ramp and onto the stage. Suplex spots delivered on the ramp and stage areas by all four men. All out brawl throughout the match. Kidd hits a fishermen's swinging neckbreaker on Zayn for a near fall. Kidd with the "sharpshooter" on Zayn but Zayn escapes. Breeze hits the "Beauty Shot" on Zayn and Neville and gets a near fall on Neville. Kidd, Neville and Breeze are taken down by Zayn with the tower of doom off the top rope and Zayn gets a near fall on Kidd. Neville hits a shooting star press on Zayn and Breeze tries to steal the pinfall but Zayn kicks out at two. Kidd blocks another "Beauty Shot" and locks Breeze in the "sharpshooter". Neville breaks it up right as Breeze was about to tap. Zayn hits the "Helluva Kick" on Kidd but Neville pulls the referee out of the ring before a pin is made.

Zayn confused at why the count stopped catches a super kick from Neville. Neville climbs the ropes and hits "Red Arrow" on Zayn to score the pinfall and retain the NXT World Title. Neville celebrates with his title as Takeover 2 comes to a close.

And that's a wrap, stay tuned for the following recaps coming up in the future.
- Saturday: Smackdown recap
- Tuesday: RAW recap
- Thursday: TNA Impact recap

Till then, tap or snap!