Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.24.15: #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 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tonight's RAW will be the fallout of what happened at Fast Lane and we begin the build-up towards the Super Bowl of Wrestling, Wrestlemania 31. Let's get to last night's recap.

- In Ring Segment with Randy Orton: Orton blames Seth Rollins for almost ending his career four months ago and tells him to get his ass out to the ring now. Triple H, Stephanie, Big Show and Kane come out instead. Stephanie welcomes Orton back and says he is her choice as the face of the WWE. Orton wants nothing to do with The Authority anymore and is going to bash in Rollins' head. Stephanie is confident Orton will forgive Rollins and The Authority are willing to forgive Orton. Orton is offered an Authority spot again, but Orton says he'd rather kick ass than kiss ass. Show tries to talk Orton into coming back, by saying it was the best decision Show ever made. Stephanie tells Orton he's not a good guy and never has been one. Stephanie offers Orton to listen to The Authority and come back home. The Authority leave the ring, but are stopped by Orton. Orton says he'll join their business meeting later and listen to what they have to say.

- In Ring Promo: Bad News Barrett calls Dean Ambrose a thief and wants his WWE Intercontinental Championship back.

- Dolph Ziggler vs. Bad News Barrett: R-Truth is on commentary for this one. Barrett with a near fall, early. Ziggler lands a neck breaker and an elbow drop for a near fall. Barrett hits a kick, some punches and hits a running knee for two. Barrett with more blows and irish whips Ziggler into the corner for a near fall. Ziggler makes a comeback and hits mounted corner punches on Barrett. Ziggler counters "Wasteland" with a DDT and a near fall. Barrett hits a power bomb for a near fall. Ziggler ducks a "Bullhammer" and gets a near fall rollup. Barrett blocks the "Famasser". Barrett hits the "Winds of Change" for a near fall. Ziggler hits a super kick. Barrett goes for "Wasteland" but Ziggler counters with another near fall rollup. Barrett missed a charge and kisses the turn buckle. Ziggler hits "Zig Zag" and finally scores the pinfall.

- After the Match: Dean Ambrose appears with Barrett's WWE Intercontinental Championship. Ambrose trash talks Barrett as Ziggler walks past Ambrose. Ziggler eye balls Ambrose and the Intercontinental Championship. Ambrose leaves still with the I-C Title in his possession.

- Backstage Segment with The Authority and Randy Orton: Stephanie thanks all for attending and Rollins can't believe they are letting Orton come back. Stephanie asks if Rollins has a problem and if not then to stand down. Rollins asks how can they trust Orton again. Stephanie asks Orton if he wants to move forward with The Authority. Orton shakes Rollins hand and it's announced that Orton and Rollins will face Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan, later.

- Titus O'Neil and Darren Young vs. The Ascension: The Ascension double team Young in the corner. Viktor hits some chops and a suplex for a two count. The Ascension hit a double shoulder for a two count. Young hits a clothesline and a belly to belly but gets his tag blocked. The Ascension hit another double team move and get a near fall. Titus gets in the ring and takes himself and Konnor to the floor. Young rolls up Viktor from behind and scores the pinfall. The Ascension suffer their first loss on the main roster.

- After the Match: The Ascension beat down Titus and Young and finish Young off with the "Fall Of Man".

- In Ring Segment with Roman Reigns: Reigns talks about winning the Royal Rumble, beating Daniel Bryan at Fast Lane and knows everyone was rooting for Bryan. Bryan's music hits and out comes Bryan. Bryan says Reigns deserved the shot at Lesnar but Bryan boo'ed inside just like the fans. Bryan talks about what doubts he had about Reigns and how Reigns had proved him wrong. Bryan congratulated Reigns and they shake hands. Bryan tells Reigns they'll team together later and tells him to beat Brock Lesnar's ass at Wrestlemania. Bryan leaves but then out comes Paul Heyman. Heyman congratulates Reigns and actually talks Reigns up as being the next big thing in WWE. Heyman says Reigns, however, is the right guy, in the right place, but at the wrong time. Reigns will be fighting a beast that Reigns can't slay, or conquer and Lesnar will leave Wrestlemania, still WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Reigns says respect is going out the window and it's not about beating Lesnar, it's about how Reigns will do it. The segment ends with Reigns telling Heyman to "Believe That".

- "WWE World Tag Team Championship Match": Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (c) vs. The Usos: Jimmy near fall on Cesaro, early. Kidd and Cesaro try to double team, but Jimmy gets another near fall. Jimmy gets dumped to the floor and Kidd leaps at both Usos. The Usos catch Kidd and dump him into the barricade. Jey is in and hits a top rope cross body on Kidd for a near fall. Kidd off the top rope with an elbow but catches Jey's knees. Cesaro is in and gets a near fall. Cesaro "Cesaro Swing" on Jey and Kidd gets a near fall. Cesaro and Jey trade punches on the top turn buckle as Kidd tags in. Jey slams Cesaro off the turn buckle then hits the "Superfly Splash". Kidd hits an elbow drop on Jey, breaking up the illegal pinfall and gets a near fall of his own. Jey misses the corner splash and Kidd tries to cheat and use the ropes for a leverage pinfall, but Naomi shoves Kidd's legs off. Nattie Neidhart takes out Naomi and then crotches Jey on the ropes, causing the DQ. Kidd and Cesaro retain the WWE World Tag Team Championship. After the match, Naomi takes out Nattie for revenge.

- Backstage, Miz is pissed about lint on his jacket. Miz says he needs to win the Andre The Giant battle royal. Sandow thanks Miz for firing him, because Sandow has been getting phone calls for stunt double jobs.

- Backstage, Bray Wyatt says he's finishing the job at Wrestlemania, he knows Undertaker is afraid, but there is no reason to hide. Bray wants Taker to find him.

- Stardust vs. Jack Swagger: Stardust unloads on Swagger in the corner. Swagger goes after Stardust's knee. Stardust counters a "Swagger Bomb" and goes for the "Disaster Kick". Swagger catches Stardust and locks in the "Patriot Lock" submission. Stardust makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Stardust regains offense and works over Swagger. Goldust's music hits and out comes Stardust's brother. Stardust gets distracted by Goldust and Swagger reapplies the "Patriot Lock". Stardust ends up tapping out. 

- In Ring Segment with John Cena: Cena says Rusev took him to the limit and for the first time Rusev was close to defeat. Cena has no problem losing, but hates Rusev parading around like a hero. Cena proved Rusev's a coward. Rusev's music hits and Rusev and Lana interrupt Cena. Lana says Cena failed at Fast Lane and like all Americans, Cena gave up. Lana praises Rusev as Rusev takes the mic. Rusev says he broke Cena, it's his time now and nobody can beat him. Rusev wants Cena to admit that Rusev and Russia are the superior. Cena says Rusev is no hero, he's garbage and it's time to take out the trash. Cena vows to kick Rusev's ass and bring home the United States Championship at Wrestlemania 31. Rusev refuses to give Cena a rematch. The Russian Flag drops down behind Cena to end the segment.

- Backstage, Seth Rollins, Mercury and Noble confront Randy Orton. Orton tells Rollins to dismiss his pets. Mercury and Noble leave and Rollins talks with Orton. Orton says he'll never forget what happened with Rollins but they have to do what's best for business. Rollins says that's great that they can forget about the past and they shake hands.

- Paige and Emma vs. The Bella Twins: Paige is fired up and forced to calm down by Emma. Paige yells at Nikki for being a cheater at Fast Lane. Brie shoves Paige off the apron and hits her finisher on Emma to score the pinfall. After the match, Paige goes after Brie, but gets laid out by Nikki.

- The Bushwhackers are announced to be put in the 2015 Hall of Fame.

- In Ring Promo: Curtis Axel says he still was never eliminated from the Royal Rumble and should be going to Wrestlemania. Axel is entering the Andre The Giant Battle Royal. Ryback interrupts, says he's entering the Andre The Giant Battle Royal too.

- Curtis Axel vs. Ryback: Axel gets the upper hand on Ryback and beats him into the ropes. Axel lands more punches, kicks and rakes the forehead. Ryback hits the "Meat Hook" on Axel. Ryback lifts Axel and lands "Shell Shock" next. Ryback covers and scores the pinfall.

- Seth Rollins and Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan: Bryan with mat wrestling on Rollins. Reigns and Orton are in next with Reigns hitting a shoulder, but Orton retaliates with a drop kick. Orton works over Reigns until Reigns hits a clothesline and tags in Bryan. Bryan and Orton go back and forth until Orton tags in Rollins. Bryan dumps Rollins to the floor and sets Rollins up for a suicide dive. Orton grabs Rollins out of the way and Bryan stops himself. Reigns is in and gets beat down at ringside, giving Orton the advantage. Rollins is in and works over Reigns until Reigns hits a side slam on Rollins. Bryan tags in, knocks Orton to the floor and unloads stiff kicks on Rollins.

Rollins ducks a kick and rolls up Bryan for a near fall. Bryan counters into the "Yes Lock" submission but Orton breaks it up. Reigns takes out Orton to the floor. Rollins dumps Reigns to the floor. Bryan dumps Rollins to the floor, then hits a suicide dive on Rollins. Mercury and Noble distract Bryan and Rollins crotches Bryan on the ropes. Rollins near fall on Bryan. Orton hits uppercuts and head butts on Bryan in the corner, until the referee tells him to stop. Orton goes for a superplex but Bryan head butts Orton off. Bryan misses the top rope diving head butt. Reigns and Rollins are both tagged in and Reigns hits a flying forearm and corner strikes.

Reigns hits the "Superman Punch" on Mercury, who gets on the apron. Orton is tagged in and hits the power slam on Reigns. Orton goes for the hanging DDT, but Rollins tags himself in, not pleasing Orton. Orton looks like he's walking off as Reigns counters the "Curb Stomp" with a "Superman Punch". Bryan tags himself in and hits the running knee on Rollins. Bryan covers and scores the pinfall.

- After the Match: Kane tries to calm down Orton. Orton gets in the ring and walks up to Rollins. Orton hits Noble with an "RKO", then helps up Rollins. Orton stares down Rollins before leaving and RAW closes out.

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

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.20.15: #SmackDown Recap

By @B_Rock1978

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 1.30.15: SmackDown Results

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. Today's edition is your Smackdown recap from last night's show. Smackdown was in Hartford, Connecticut, the sight where RAW was supposed to be on Monday, till a blizzard canceled the live show. We found out on the "Snowed In" edition of RAW on that John Cena will face Rusev at WWE Fast Lane. Also Triple H has challenged Sting to a face to face meeting at WWE Fast Lane. No snow is stopping us this time, Let's get into this week's recap.

- In Ring Segment with Triple H: Triple H talks about the snowstorm cancelling RAW, almost cancelling Smackdown, one million WWE Network subscribers, makes NFL jokes about balls and finally is here to deal with Sting. Triple H says he'll resolve his issues with Sting face to face and talks about the controversy with the Royal Rumble. Roman Reigns interrupts and out comes the new #1 Contender. Reigns says there is no controversy, because Reigns won the Rumble and is going to Wrestlemania 31. Triple H puts him in a match with Big Show so he can see if Reigns can win his next match.

- Roman Reigns vs. Big Show: Show gets in some shots on Reigns until Reigns hits a chop block. Reigns sends Show over the ropes with a clothesline. Show goes to work on Reigns' knee. Reigns again sends Show to the floor and kicks Show into the ring post. Reigns with a clothesline and a samoan drop and Show rolls to the floor. Back in the ring, Reigns goes for the "Superman Punch" but Show counters, plants Reigns with the choke slam and gets a near fall. Show climbs on the turn buckle, but Reigns is up and plants not one, but two, "Superman Punches" on Show. Reigns dumps Show off the turn buckle then nails the spear on Show to score the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment with Seth Rollins: Rollins brags about his performance at the Royal Rumble, says he almost beat Brock Lesnar, feels great and throws out an open challenge to anyone in the locker room. Ryback answers and is on his way to the ring. Ryback gets cut off and attacked by Mercury and Noble. Mercury, Noble and Rollins three on one attack Ryback until Erick Rowan and Dolph Ziggler hit the ring for the save.

- Tyson Kidd (w/Cesaro and Nattie Neidhart) vs. Jey Uso (w/Jimmy Uso and Naomi): Jey lands kicks on Kidd early until Kidd plants an enziguiri. Cesaro ends up trying to interfere but Jimmy tackles Cesaro. Jey gets distracted, allowing Kidd to hit the spinning neck breaker. Kidd covers and scores the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment with Rusev and Lana: Rusev thinks he should be the Royal Rumble winner. Lana is upset and Rusev says he's the most dominant unbeaten superstar. Rusev calls John Cena a loser and Cena doesn't belong in the ring with Rusev. John Cena's music hits and out comes Cena. Cena tells Rusev to shut his mouth or he'll shut it for him, says he's the face that runs the place, talks about all his accomplishments and says he and Rusev can fight it out now. Lana tells Rusev he's wasting his time so they both leave the ring.

- Backstage, Paige talks about her future WWE Divas Championship Match. The Bella Twins interrupt and Paige attacks the sisters. The Bellas eventually over power Paige and leave her laid out.

- Goldust and Stardust vs. The Ascension: Viktor takes control early, slamming Stardust on the mat then sending him into the corner. Konnar gets in a couple shots and Viktor gets a near fall. Goldust is tagged in and delivers a clothesline, an atomic drop, some corner blows and plants Konnar with a power slam. Stardust tags himself in on Goldust and Goldust doesn't look happy. Stardust drops Viktor then drops Konnar with the "Disaster Kick". Stardust gets distracted as Konnar shoves Goldust off the apron. The Ascension unload the "Fall of Man" on Stardust and pick up the pinfall. Goldust doesn't look too happy with Stardust after the match.

- "Casket Match": Kane vs Daniel Bryan: Bryan connects with kicks and then gets in some mounted punches in the corner. Kane tries to press slam Bryan into the casket, but Bryan counters and hits Kane with a dropkick. Bryan flips Kane into the casket, but Kane escapes before he can close the lid. Bryan dives off the ropes and takes out Kane. Kane finally gets Bryan into the casket, but Bryan kicks the casket lid open to escape. Bryan hits a suicide dive, sending Kane into the barricade. Kane dumps Bryan into the crowd, tosses Bryan over the announcers table, then tosses Bryan head first into the casket lid. Kane goes for the "Tombstone Piledriver", inside the casket, but Bryan counters with knees to the face. Kane plants Bryan with the chokeslam and then rolls him into the casket.

Bryan kicks Kane in the face and then locks in the "Yes Lock" submission on Kane, right inside the casket. Kane escapes the submission, takes all of Bryan's stiff kicks and finally clotheslines Bryan in the ring. Bryan counters both the choke slam and the "Tombstone Piledriver" and kicks Kane in the head. Bryan hits the running knee, sending Kane into the casket. Bryan slams the casket lid shut, trapping Kane inside and picks up the victory. Smackdown closed out with the "Yes Movement" celebrating.

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

~B~