TV Tonight 8.14.14

NFL
Preseason: Jaguars @ Bears (ESPN, 8 PM)

MLB
Nationals @ Mets OR Diamondbacks @ Marlins (MLB Network, 7 PM)

LLWS
Canyon Lake, SD vs. Mountain Ridge, NV (ESPN 2, 7 PM)

ATP TENNIS
U.S. Open Series, Western & Southern Open, Women's Round of 16 (ESPN 2, 9 PM)

WNBA
New York Liberty @ Indiana Fever (NBA TV, 7 PM)

SOFTBALL
National Pro Fastpitch, Akron Racers @ Chicago Bandits (CBS SportsNet, 8 PM)

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Hollywood Game Night (NBC, 8 PM)
The Quest (ABC, 8 PM)
Defiance (SyFy, 8 PM)

TNA iMPACT Wrestling (SPIKE, 9 PM)
Rush (USA, 9 PM)
Last Comic Standing (NBC, 9 PM)
Gang Related, SEASON FINALE (FOX, 9 PM)
Big Brother (CBS, 9 PM)
Dominion (SyFy, 9 PM)
Dating Naked (VH1, 9 PM)

Married (FX, 10 PM)
Ridiculousness (MTV, 10 PM)
Satisfaction (USA, 10 PM)
NY Med (ABC, 10 PM)
Candidly Nicole (VH1, 10 PM)
Party Down South (CMT, 10 PM)
You're The Worst (FX, 10:30 PM)
Snack-Off (MTV, 10:30 PM)

Black Jesus (Cartoon Network, 11 PM)

TV Tonight 8.13.14

MLB
Diamondbacks @ Indians, Double Header (STO, 5 PM & 7 PM)
Yankees @ Orioles (ESPN, 7 PM)

WOMEN'S SOCCER
NWSL: Sky Blue FC @ Western New York Flash (ESPN 2, 7 PM)

LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
World Series Final (ESPN 2, 9 PM)

WNBA
Phoenix Mercury @ Atlanta Dream (NBA TV, 7 PM)

SOFTBALL
National Pro Fastpitch, Akron Racers @ Chicago Bandits (CBS SportsNet, 7:30 PM)

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America's Got Talent (NBC, 8 PM)
So You Think You Can Dance (FOX, 8 PM)
Big Brother (CBS, 8 PM)

Extant (CBS, 9 PM)
Suits (USA, 9 PM)
Legends (TNT, 9 PM)

Wilfred, SERIES FINALE (FXX, 10 PM)
The Bridge (FX, 10 PM)
Taxi Brooklyn (NBC, 10 PM)
Franklin & Bash (TNT, 10 PM)
Graceland (USA, 10 PM)

Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project (VH1, 11 PM)
Wild N Out, Riff Raff (MTV 2, 11 PM)
Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family (MTV 2, 11:30 PM)

Leadoff with Lee 8.13.14

-Tuesday's Indians/Diamondbacks game was postponed and will continue the game today at 4:05 PM in a traditional double header. The second game will be at it's regularly scheduled time of 7:05 PM.

-The sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, was completed Tuesday. The sale was reportedly worth $2 billion dollars. Donald Sterling, who was found mentally incapacitated, will appeal the sale of the team. Sterling was banned from the NBA for life after audio recordings were heard of him making racist remarks which promoted the sale of the team. Doc Rivers threatened to resign as head coach if ownership did not change. Also, the Clippers would be hard pressed to sign any free agents, regardless of race, which would have hurt the team and league.

-As I reported on Monday, reports surfaced yesterday that the Cleveland Cavaliers will play in Miami on Christmas Day. The time isn't yet known, but the NBA schedules will be released at 6pm today. The NBA and ABC are pushing for a 5pm start time, which is the prime slot for the NBA's biggest game on Christmas Day. It will probably happen.

-The Browns signed QB Rex Grossman and waived QB Tyler Thigpen yesterday. Grossman played for offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in Washington and with the Houston Texans. I have heard a few rumblings coming from some of my peers in Houston, but I think they are speaking from the "if I was the owner" point of view.

-Josh Gordon was back on the bike as we wait to hear if he won his appeal. Just remember, Gordon and his lawyers may sue the NFL and request a temporary restraining order against the league. If granted, he will be eligible to play. Keep your eyes and ears open folks, this is just the beginning.

-Mike Pettine says he plans to have his starting QB set prior to game 3 of the preseason. So that means Johnny Manziel has to really woo the coaches if he wants to be the opening day starter. The Monday night game with the Redskins will determine who's going too be the man, as both QBs will see time with the other starters.

-I don't talk high school sports at all on here, but this needed to be discussed. The Steubenville school system and football coach have agreed to let convicted rapist Ma'lik Richmond back into school and back on the team. Now my thoughts or writings may not express everyone who represents the Triple Threat Podcast or @triple3xthreat on Twitter. And I understand and respect that. But this kid did his time in jail or juvie jail and was released. Everyone deserves a second chance. For one, you can't deny the kid his education. Secondly, if he was accepted as a student of the school, he is eligible to partake in all school activities. If he was to be denied, I'm sure his parents would have sued the district. And did the district want to face a lawsuit and pay lawyers? Nahh... they did the right thing. But if you would like to hear what Tim Stried, a representative from the Ohio High School Athletic Association, had to say here you go: Tim Stried Says OHSAA Is “Appalled” By Steubenville’s Actions, Decision To Allow Student Back on Team

-I guess Dallas Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick was on vacation popping Molly. I wonder if he was sweating, whoooo!

TV Tonight 8.12.14

MLB
Diamondbacks @ Indians (STO, 7 PM)
Dodgers @ Braves OR Tigers @ Pirates (MLB Network, 7 PM)

NFL
Hard Knocks: Training Camp With The Atlanta Falcons (HBO, 10 PM)

LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES
First Semifinal (ESPN 2, 6:30 PM)
Second Semifinal (ESPN 2, 9 PM)

WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks @ Minnesota Lynx (NBA TV, 8 PM)

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Food Fighters (NBC, 8 PM)
Extreme Weight Loss (ABC, 8 PM)

America's Got Talent (NBC, 9 PM)
4th & Loud, SERIES PREMIERE (AMC, 9 PM)
Face Off (SyFy, 9 PM)
Royal Pains (USA, 9 PM)
Rizzoli & Isles (TNT, 9 PM)

Tyrant (FX, 10 PM)
Drunk History (Comedy Central, 10 PM)
Finding Carter (MTV, 10 PM)
The Wil Wheaton Project (SyFy, 10 PM)
Covert Affairs (USA Network, 10 PM)
Perception (TNT, 10 PM)
Sullivan & Son (TBS, 10 PM)
Nathan For You (Comedy Central, 10:30 PM)

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 8.12.14: WWE Raw

It's Tuesday afternoon and it's time for another Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat Podcast. Last night's RAW served as the go home show to SummerSlam this Sunday, live on the WWE Network. Last night's RAW was also the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan's birthday celebration! The former nWo leader turned 61 today. Yes even I was a Hulkamaniac when I was little....BROTHER!

- RAW kicked off live from Portland, Oregon. The stage was setup with a load of Red and Yellow wrapped presents for the Hulkster. Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman make their way to the ring for a promo. Heyman builds up Lesnar for his match against John Cena at SummerSlam, brags about Undertaker's streak being broken at Wrestlemania by Lesnar, brags about Lesnar at one time taking out The Rock and Hulk Hogan and says after Sunday no one will see John Cena around anymore. We see clips of Extreme Rules 2012 when Lesnar fought Cena, Heyman says Cena only won that match because Lesnar was not at 100% but Lesnar is 100% now. Heyman cuts a freestyle rap on Lesnar beating Cena at SummerSlam. Heyman lets everyone know that this is Brock Lesnar's house now.

- "2 on 1 Handicap Match": Roman Reigns vs Ryback and Curtis Axel: Corporate Kane returns and announces this match before it starts. Reigns wins by DQ after getting double teamed into the outside ringpost. Reigns lays out Ryback and Axel with "Superman Punches" and spears. Reigns cuts a promo after the match talking about his SummerSlam match with Randy Orton.

- Corporate Kane and Randy Orton are backstage. Orton says he'll end Roman Reigns at SummerSlam. Kane says The Authority put Orton in a match against Sheamus tonight cause it's what's best for business.

- Rob Van Dam vs Seth Rollins: Rollins hits the "Curb Stomp" on RVD for the pinfall. Rollins walks past Hulk Hogan's presents just a little paranoid, looking for Dean Ambrose. Ambrose pops out of the life sized present and unloads with punches on Rollins. Rollins runs for his life and escapes through the crowd. Ambrose says for $9.99 he'll get his money's worth out of Rollins at SummerSlam when he beats his ass.

- Stephanie McMahon is out to cut a promo. Stephanie calls out Daniel Bryan's physical therapist, Megan, and she claims that she slept with Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan's wife, Brie Bella, storms the ring and slaps Megan as Stephanie eggs her on. Brie spear tackles Stephanie and puts her in the "Yes Lock". WWE officials pull Brie off of Stephanie, Stephanie says they'll finish this tonight instead of at SummerSlam.

- Cesaro vs Jack Swagger (w/Zeb Colter): Former Real Americans went one on one. Cesaro works on Swagger's injured ribs from Rusev last Monday. Swagger makes Cesaro tap out to the "Patriot Lock". After the match Zeb cuts a promo on how Swagger will beat Rusev at SummerSlam. Rusev and Lana interrupt and wave the Russian flag on the stage.

- A one on one interview segment from earlier today is shown between Bray Wyatt and Chris Jericho, building up their SummerSlam match. Wyatt says Jericho isn't a savior just a scared little boy. Jericho says he never said he was a savior. At SummerSlam he's following the buzzards and shoving them down Bray's throat.

- A.J. Lee vs Eva Marie: Paige arrives, skipping down to the ring. Eva rolls up A.J. on the distraction and scores the pinfall. Paige reads a poem she wrote for A.J. about punching her and leaving SummerSlam with her Divas Title. A.J. goes into "crazy" mode and attacks Eva.

- John Cena is in the ring for a promo on his match with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Cena says he's winning at SummerSlam and not laying down for Lesnar cause he doesn't deserve the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Cena calls Lesnar uncaring, unprofessional, undeserving and a bully. Cena says if this is Lesnar's house then Cena is a stranger in his house so come get some. Lesnar doesn't show, Cena says he must be suffering from "punk-bitch- itis" and says he's leaving SummerSlam still the champ.

- Stephanie McMahon vs Brie Bella: Stephanie comes out and says they're waiting till SummerSlam, that is if Brie makes it there. Daniel Bryan's therapist, Megan, pressed charges on Brie. So Stephanie calls out the police to arrest Brie.

- Dolph Ziggler vs Heath Slater: The Miz is on commentary. The Miz distracts Ziggler after Ziggler hit the "Zig Zag". Ziggler beats up and chases The Miz from ringside. Ziggler, however, gets counted out in the process. Slater has a two match winning streak going! Ziggler lays Slater out with another "Zig Zag" after the match.

- Randy Orton vs Sheamus: Orton catches Sheamus with a mid air "RKO" as Sheamus came off the top rope for the pinfall.

- Hulk Hogan's Birthday Celebration! The RAW locker room is emptied out and on stage for the Hulkster's celebration. "Mean" Gene Okerlund and manager "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart introduce Hogan. We see clips of Hogan's life on the titantron. Hogan says thank you to everyone and says Vince McMahon gave him a birthday card with $9.99 inside. Hogan says he loves everyone and thanks everyone again. "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, nWo running buddies Kevin Nash and Scott Hall all arrive to celebrate. Scott Hall does a survey, Hogan rips his shirt off to reveal an nWo shirt and Kevin Nash begins to sing happy birthday when suddenly Brock Lesnar's music hits. Lesnar and Heyman get in the ring and Lesnar eyeballs all the legends in the ring. Lesnar gets in Hogan's face and says "parties over grandpa". John Cena hits the ring for the save and we have a Lesnar/Cena standoff. Lesnar backs down and leaves the ring with Heyman as RAW closes out.

***** SummerSlam Card *****
- "WWE World Heavyweight Championship": John Cena (c) vs. Brock Lesnar
- "WWE Divas Championship": A.J. Lee (c) vs. Paige
- "WWE Intercontinental Championship": The Miz (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler
- "Lumberjack Match": Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose
-"Flag Match": Rusev vs. Jack Swagger
- Chris Jericho vs. Bray Wyatt
- Stephanie McMahon vs. Brie Bella
- Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns
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And that's that, another recap for RAW in the books. Next stop, Smackdown recap on Saturday and of course I'll be recapping SummerSlam on Monday. Until then my friends, tap or snap.

Leadoff with Lee 8.12.14

Good Morning my "Threats" Leadoff with Lee is back and here's what I got.

-The NBA and ABC want a 5pm start for the Christmas Day home game featuring the Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers. What the networks and NBA want, is what they get. The NBA schedule will be released on Wednesday.

-Andrew Wiggins wants to be traded to Minnesota, according to his college coach, Kansas' Bill Self. The trade has been out there and I guess Wiggins is going to take what he can get. Wiggins and his college coach feel he can make more of an impact in Minnesota than Cleveland. Well duh, try to outshine LeBron, Kyrie, Love, Waiters or Thompson.....? Good luck!

-The Cavs signed 7' 245lbs center Alex Kirk. Kirk has a good chance of making the team this year, as Anderson Varejao and Brendan Haywood have been somewhat injury prone.

-Shawn Marion hasn't signed with the Cavs yet...why not? He may re-sign with the Mavs. But the Indiana Pacers can sign him for more money because of the injury exception they received after the Paul George injury.

-Ray Allen is still making up his mind if he will play this year. It has been reported he wants to play with a contender, which would make the Cavs the front runner. But Allen has four other choices. Sign with the Cavs, remain a free agent and sign with a team that's in contention, retire, or from my "SOURCE" become a coach with UCONN.

-I'm not going to break down Browns pre-season games but will tell you what I liked. I liked the multiple fronts that Pettine ran. From one down lineman to everyone standing up, all the way to your basic 3-4 and 4-3 defense. Pettine seems to like his nickel and cornerbacks blitzing. And I like that. The D-line had hurries that are just as good as sacks to me. Paul Kruger, Barkevious Mingo and Desmond Bryant will have big years this year. It will be good to see what Justin Gilbert will offer this season. The passing game by opponents should be in lockdown. Well that, as long as Buster Skrine does his thing.

-Just wait and see who is going to start next Monday. Mike Pettine is in no rush to name a starter vs. The Washington Redskins next Monday. From what I have been told, both quarterbacks will see action with the first team offense and even more playing time than last week. Browns QB Brian Hoyer isn't going down without a fight. He stated "I am the guy until proven otherwise". We really do have a "TRUE" QB competition.

-The Tribe was off yesterday.... thank God.

TV Tonight 8.11.14

MLB
Dodgers @ Braves (ESPN, 7 PM)

BASKETBALL
City Slam (ESPN, 8 PM)
Entertainers Basketball Classic (ESPN, 9 PM)

SOFTBALL
National Pro Fastpitch, Chicago Bandits @ Pennsylvania Rebellion (CBS SportsNet, 8:30 PM)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8 PM)
Running Wild With Bear Grylls (NBC, 8 PM)
Bachelor In Paradise (ABC, 8 PM)
MasterChef (FOX, 8 PM)

Partners (FX, 9 PM)
American Ninja Warrior (NBC, 9 PM)
Hotel Hell (FOX, 9 PM)
Major Crimes (TNT, 9 PM)

Anger Management (FX, 10 PM)
Teen Wolf (MTV, 10 PM)
Mistresses (ABC, 10 PM)
Under The Dome (CBS, 10 PM)
Murder In The First (TNT, 10 PM)

Patrick's Perspective 8.11.14: 2014 PGA Championship

WOW! and, I told you so.

What a golf tournament. This was by far and away the best one this year. I am glad the golfers saved the best for last. The PGA Championship in Valhalla did not disappoint.

The tournament over the course of the 4 days had numerous weather delays that caused higher than normal scores and sloppier than normal conditions.

Going into the final Round yesterday, Rory McIlroy had a two shot lead over Rickie Fowler and a three shot lead over Phil Mickelson. What would take place yesterday afternoon was awesome. All three golfers were scheduled originally to tee off around 2:45pm ET, but the weather did not cooperate and delayed them until 4:20pm ET or so. The conditions were very wet. Standing water all over the course which allowed players to take relief from it since it was not a hazard. There were several times where relief was taken which caused the pace of play to move at a snails pace.

During the final round, especially during the first nine holes, it looked as if Rickie was going to taste his first major victory. However, as I mentioned earlier, with the conditions playing slower & sloppier it caught up to Rickie. And, Rory was well, amazing. Going into the 10th hole Rickie was atop of the leader board after he birdied the par 5 10th hole making a long Birdie putt. You could see the momentum going for him. On that same hole Rory, was in the group behind him, saw Rickie make his 4. At that time Rory was three shots back. He smoked his drive and elects to hit a 3 wood to try and get on the green on two. When he hit it, the ball appeared it would be short. It was not. Rory played a brilliant runner that would end up seven feet from the hole where he would eagle it. From that point on the tournament changed.

The remaining holes were just great golf. Many clutch par saving putts for the leaders. And, I must give Phil his props. He is still awesome. He is still a wizard with his short game. He is still one of the best in the world. After hole 14, he sat atop of the leader board with Rory after Rickie made a bogey on that hole.

The last few holes of this tournament will be forever remembered as trying to finish in daylight. A part of me wishes they would of stopped the tournament after the 16th hole and finished on Monday. It was getting dark. You could tell the players were rushing their shots. Now grant it they are pros, but still. I think with the added pressure of trying to win, with a single shot separating 3 players, and this being a major it should of been delayed until Monday morning. I guess the good thing though is that all three guys had to go through the same conditions which made it fair.

Rory, the new killer in golf, made a birdie on 17 to take a two shot lead. This is where everything got interesting. On hole 18 Rickie & Phil were getting ready to tee off. You could clearly see it getting very dark. And, to boot, the storms were picking up again. With the interest of finishing the tournament on Sunday, Rory was allowed to play into the Rickie & Phil group. Essentially it was almost like a foursome. When Rory teed off on 18 he got lucky. He was about 6 feet from putting his drive into the water. Sometimes, luck is required to win. At that point Rickie & Phil had hit their second shots . The 18th hole is a par 5. If either of them made a 3 for eagle it would force Rory to make birdie. Rickie & Phil both had chances at eagle. Phil went first. He hit a wedge shot that was on the brink of going in. Just missed. Rickie had a putt for an eagle, about a 30-40 footer. Not a gimme. He did miss. You could tell both he and Phil were frustrated as Rory's group was playing on top of them . It bothered them. Phil went on to make a birdie and Rickie made a par. Rory went on to make a par and seal his 4th major title.

Again, this was by far and away the best major of the year. Lots of drama, excellent golf, and controversy! Very fun. I did predict a Rory victory. He has reached the Tiger zone. Yes I said that. The guy is only 25 years old. He is well on his way to more major championships. Yesterday when it looked like he was out of it, he persevered, and won. That is what champions do. It was a legendary performance in my opinion. With everything that was going on yesterday especially early on it appeared he was going to lose. Not so. Well done Rory.

As for Rickie Fowler, his time will come. He was so close. He had the look in his eyes on every hole. He made birdies and clutch putts. However still came up short. Rickie is also 25 like Rory. This is the second time in consecutive majors where these two have battled it out. Rickie is on a come up. He was top 5 in all four major tournaments this year. As disappointing as this loss was, it will have to be something for him to build off of. He has many more years of great golf to go. I look forward to this rivalry for many years to come. It will be great.

Until the Ryder Cup,

Cheers ~ Patrick

TV Tonight 8.10.14

MLB
Nationals @ Braves (ESPN, 8 PM)

GOLF
2014 PGA Championship, Final Round (CBS, 2 PM-7 PM)

OTHER SPORTS
SWIMMING: U.S. National Championships (NBC, 4 PM)
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: AVP Salt Lake City Open (CBS SportsNet, 5 PM)
WORLD OF X GAMES: Games of Skate (ABC, 5 PM)
LLWS: Mid-Atlantic Regional, Final (ESPN 2, 6 PM)
WNBA: Atlanta Dream @ Chicago Sky (NBA TV, 6 PM)
RACING: United SportsCar Series, Road America (FOX Sports 1, 6:30 PM)
ARENA FOOTBALL: National Conference Championship, San Jose SaberCats @ Arizona Rattlers (ESPN 2, 8 PM)
WNBA: Tulsa Shock @ Seattle Storm (NBA TV, 9 PM)
MLS: Houston Dynamo @ Seattle Sounders FC (ESPN 2, 10:30 PM)

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Breaking Bad, Binge Marathon (AMC, 5 PM)

American Ninja Warrior (NBC, 7 PM)

Wipeout (ABC, 8 PM)
Teen Choice Awards 2014 (FOX, 8 PM)
Big Brother (CBS, 8 PM)

True Blood (HBO, 9 PM)
Ray Donovan (Showtime, 9 PM)
America's Got Talent (NBC, 9 PM)
Rising Star (ABC, 9 PM)
Unforgettable (CBS, 9 PM)
The Last Ship (TNT, 9 PM)

The Strain (FX, 10 PM)
The Leftovers (HBO, 10 PM)
Masters of Sex (Showtime, 10 PM)
Reckless (CBS, 10 PM)
Falling Skies (TNT, 10 PM)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 11 PM)

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 8.9.14: WWE Smackdown

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon is here again and it's brought to you by Triple Threat Podcast! It's time for the Smackdown recap for the week.

Now before I start with the Smackdown recap, there was some major news in the WWE camp. It was announced on Thursday, that former WWE World Champion, Alberto Del Rio, was released from the company. Rumors are the reason for his release was because Del Rio got upset with a backstage social media WWE employee, had words with him and slapped him. Del Rio was hit with "altercation with an employee" and "unprofessional conduct" reason being for his release. Another source is saying that the social media guy made a racial joke about Del Rio and Del Rio was defending himself. I'll keep my eye on this story to see what the real story is. Best of luck Mr. Del Rio.

- This week's Smackdown took place in Laredo, Texas. The show kicked off with "Lunatic Fringe" Dean Ambrose cutting a promo. Ambrose says he outsmarted The Authority and makes jokes about which stipulation he's going to choose against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam. Rollins arrives and tells Ambrose to get to the point and no matter what match he chooses he's going to lose. Ambrose chooses a "Lumberjack Match" so Rollins can't run away. The Authority give Rollins the right to pick an opponent for Ambrose tonight. Rollins chooses Randy Orton.

- Mark Henry and Big Show vs Ryback and Curtis Axel: Big Show chokes Ryback then throws him to Henry. Henry hits the "World’s Strongest Slam" on Ryback as Show chokeslams Axel for the pinfall.

- Backstage, Dolph Ziggler, Adam Rose and the Rosebuds are laughing at highlights of Rollins losing to Heath Slater on Monday. Rollins arrives and calls Ziggler's career a joke. Ziggler and Rollins take more shots at each other until Rollins challenges Ziggler for later.

- Sin Cara vs Damien Sandow (Dressed as a border patrol officer): Sandow insults Sin Cara for being Mexican. Sin Cara hits a senton bomb on Sandow for the pinfall.

- Dolph Ziggler vs Seth Rollins: Rollins whips Ziggler into the barricade then whips him into the ring steps. Rollins hits the "Curb Stomp" on Ziggler for the pinfall.

- Paige vs Nattie Neidhart: Paige mocks A.J. Lee by skipping around the ring. Nattie surprises Paige with a rollup but Paige just kicks out. Paige lands a thrust kick then locks in the "PTO" submission forcing Nattie to tap out.

- Rusev (w/ Lana) vs Big E: Rusev stomps on Big E's back before locking in "The Accolade" forcing Big E to tap out.

- Chris Jericho cuts a promo. Jericho talks about getting rid of Harper and Rowan at SummerSlam and having the solution to get rid of the Bray Wyatt problem once and for all.

- Dean Ambrose vs Randy Orton: Seth Rollins runs out and tries to interfere but Ambrose takes him out. Ambrose hits "Dirty Deeds" on Orton but Rollins breaks up the pinfall. Ambrose and Rollins begin brawling on the floor and in the ring with Ambrose owning Rollins. Orton makes the save and lays Ambrose out with an "RKO". Rollins pours a drink on Ambrose, kicks Ambrose while he's down then closes Smackdown out by hitting a "Curb Stomp" on Ambrose.

And that is a wrap for the SmackDown recap for this week. I will be back next Saturday afternoon for another Smackdown recap edition. Until then, tap or snap.

TV Weekend 8.8.14 - 8.9.14

NFL
Saints @ Rams (Friday, NFL Network, 8 PM)

Preseason, Browns @ Lions (Saturday, NBC/WKYC/NFL Network, 7:30 PM)

MLB
Indians @ Yankees (Friday, STO, 7 PM)
Cardinals @ Orioles OR Tigers @ Blue Jays (Friday, MLB Network, 7 PM)

Indians @ Yankees (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 1 PM)
Cardinals @ Orioles (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 4 PM)
Nationals @ Braves OR Dodgers @ Brewers (Saturday, MLB Network, 7 PM)

GOLF
2014 PGA Championship, Third Round (Saturday, CBS, 2 PM)

TENNIS
ATP Tennis, U.S. Open Series, Rogers Cup, Quarterfinal (Friday, ESPN 2, 7 PM)

WTA Tennis, Rogers Cup, First Semifinal (Saturday, ESPN 2, 1 PM)
ATP Tennis, U.S. Open Series, Rogers Cup, Semifinal (Saturday, ESPN 2, 3 PM)
ATP Tennis, U.S. Open Series, Second Semifinal (Saturday, ESPN 2, 8 PM)

OTHER SPORTS
Little League World Series, Southeast Regional, Final (Friday, ESPN, 7 PM)
Little League World Series, West Regional, Second Semifinal (Friday, ESPN, 9 PM)
SOFTBALL: Big League World Series, Second Semifinal (Friday, ESPNU, 7 PM)
WOMEN'S SOCCER: FIFA U-20 World Cup, Brazil vs. United States (Friday, ESPNU, 9:45 PM)

SOFTBALL: Senior League World Series, Final (Saturday, ESPN, 12 PM)
WOMEN'S SOCCER: FIFA U-20 World Cup, England vs. Mexico (Saturday, ESPNU, 12:45 PM)
NASCAR RACING: Nationwide Series, ZIPPO 200 at The Glen (Saturday, ABC, 2 PM)
Little League World Series, Great Lakes Regional, Final (Saturday, ESPN, 2 PM)
MOTORCYCLE RACING: Pro Motocross Championship, Unadilla National (Saturday, NBC, 3 PM)
SWIMMING: U.S. National Championships (Saturday, NBC, 4 PM)
Little League World Series, Northwest Regional, Final (Saturday, ESPN, 4 PM)
SOFTBALL: Big League World Series, Final (Saturday, ESPN 2, 5 PM)
Little League World Series, New England Regional, Final (Saturday, ESPN, 7 PM)
Little League World Series, West Regional, Final (Saturday, ESPN, 9 PM)
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx @ Phoenix Mercury (Saturday, NBA TV, 10 PM)

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WWE Friday Night Smackdown (Friday, SyFy, 8 PM)
Girl Meets World (Friday, Disney Channel, 8:30 PM)
The Knick, SERIES PREMIERE (Friday, Cinemax, 10 PM)

Hell On Wheels (Saturday, AMC, 9 PM)
Outlander, SERIES PREMIERE (Saturday, STARZ, 9 PM)

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 8.8.14: TNA Impact

Welcome back to another Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat Podcast. This edition is serving you the TNA Impact recap for the week! This week on Impact, we had two big main event matches. Team 3D and Tommy Dreamer got a shot at Team Dixie in an eight man hardcore war and we find out a new TNA X Division Champion as we had the finals of the TNA X Division Triple Threat Tournament. Let's get things started!

- Impact kicked off this week from New York City with Tommy Dreamer, Bully Ray and Devon arriving. The ECW icons talked about going to war tonight with Team Dixie and promising that Dixie was going through a table.

- "Monster's Ball Match": Abyss vs Bram: Abyss and Bram tear into each other as soon as the bell sounds. Bram brings in the barbed wire board and both men try not to get hit with it. Bram grabs a wrench as Abyss grabs a cheese grater. Abyss grates Bram with the cheese grater. Abyss sends Bram face first into a chair. Abyss then grabs "Janice" and swings at Bram. Bram ducks and "Janice" is stuck in the turnbuckle. Abyss grabs his bag of thumb tacks but takes kendo stick shots from Bram. Bram grabs "Janice" but gets choke slammed onto the bed of tacks by Abyss. Abyss goes to use "Janice" but Magnus hits the ring for the distraction. Bram spears Abyss into the barbed wire board then hits Abyss in the gut with "Janice" to score the pinfall.

- ECIII and Team Dixie cut a promo. ECIII and company were ready for tonight and said Dixie would not be going through a table tonight.

- Bobby Lashley, MVP and Kenny King arrive with ladies at their sides.
MVP talks about Lashley beating Austin Aries last week, dealing with crybaby wrestlers as the boss and as long as Lashley holds the TNA World Title they have the power and no one can stop them. Bobby Roode arrives. Roode says that he was one of the longest reigning TNA Champions, he knows what it takes to be champion, MVP wanted to be champion but blew out his knee so he's basically riding Lashley's coat tails. Roode asks for a title shot but gets attacked by King and MVP. Austin Aries and Eric Young hit the ring and make the save. MVP says that they are not fighting tonight.

- Samuel Shaw, Mr. Anderson and Gunner vs. Robbie E, Jessie Godderz and DJ Z: Anderson, still not trusting Shaw begins yelling at him. Anderson gets rolled up and pinned in the process. Anderson gets in Shaw's face after the match but Gunner plays peace keeper.

- "Hardcore Weapons of War, Eight Man Street Fight": Team 3D, Tommy Dreamer and a Mystery Partner vs Ethan Carter III, Rhino, Snitsky and Zeke Jackson: This match was designed as a war games type of a match without the cage. Two wrestlers start in the ring then every two minutes one guy from each team comes out with a weapon of their choice. Dixie Carter and her bodyguard, MMA Fighter, King Mo, watched from the balcony.

Tommy Dreamer and ECIII start off the match. Devon and Rhino after that, Bully Ray and Snitsky third and finally Zeke Jackson and the mystery man. The mystery man was Al Snow, which started the "We want head" chants from the crowd. A lot of weapons and violence in this match. The ECW alumni score the pinfall as Team 3D hit Rhino with the "3D". After the match Bully is on the hunt for Dixie Carter. Dixie still says she won't go through a table because she has MMA fighter King Mo watching her back. Dixie promises Mo will knock out Bully tonight.

- Angelina Love cuts a promo. Angelina makes fun of Taryn Terrell and demands a TNA Knockout Title Match right now. Tarrell arrives and
calls Love a ho. Love disagrees as Gail Kim arrives. Kim says Tarrell will get a shot at Love and asks Velvet Sky how she likes being Angelina's second fiddle. We'll have a match between the four next week.

- Sanada vs. Low Ki vs. Samoa Joe for the vacant X Division Title. Before the match Sanada again bows to his new mentor, James Storm. Joe makes Sanada tap out to the choke hold. Samoa Joe is the NEW TNA X Division Champion. Many near falls broken up in this match.

- Team Dixie comes to the ring to cut a promo. Dixie fires everyone on Team Dixie for losing their match earlier. Her temper tantrum is interrupted by Bully Ray, Devon and Tommy Dreamer, with table in hand. King Mo hits Dreamer and we have a brawl. Bully steps in and knocks Mo out. Rockstar Spud saved Dixie and they escaped from the ring. The TNA locker room arrive and block Dixie from escaping any further. Dreamer grabs Dixie and tosses her back into the ring. The table is set, Devon hands Bully Dixie as he's perched on the ropes and FINALLY "Bully Bombs" Dixie right through the table. The fans erupt and we have a huge celebration in the ring with Team 3D and Dreamer as Impact closes out.

And that wraps up this week's edition of TNA Impact recap. I will get back next Friday afternoon for another edition. Until then, tap or snap.

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-It seems as if the Kevin Love to Cleveland deal is about as official as it comes. The news hit the wire yesterday morning about the trade of Kevin Love to Cleveland in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett and a protected first round 2015 draft pick. Cleveland has received word that Kevin Love will opt out of his 2015 player option and re-sign with the Cavs for the max deal of 5 years, $120 million dollars.

People have said why would he do that when LeBron only signed a 2 year deal with a player option for the second year? Real simple. The NBA television contract renewals are coming up. LeBron will opt out and re-sign for a max deal. After "The King" signs his deal, Kevin Love will sign his max deal. Well what if LeBron doesn't want to re-sign? He didn't come home to go somewhere else. Remember he's from here, his wife's family is from here, his mom is here, he wants his kids to go to Akron schools and don't forget about that nice ass house in Bath Township in which he's barely lived in. Interesting tidbit I received from a source in Minnesota today, was that the Wolves gave the Cavs permission more than 3 weeks to negiotiate with Kevin Love and secure a trade. Andrew Wiggins also has known about him being involved in a trade and his agent has already negotiated sponsor deals with Minnesota businesses. Once Wiggins gets traded this will only be the 2nd time since the NBA/ABA merger that a player will be traded before playing a game for the team that drafted him. The first time was the Golden State Warrior (Anfernee Hardaway) and Orlando Magic (Chris Webber) trade in 1993. Talk about a flashback Friday!

- Kevin Durant withdrew from USA Basketball. Durant is citing physical and mental fatigue from the lengthy season. Personally, I'm saying he fears of being injured after watching Paul George's gruesome, season ending injury last Friday.

-There is now a "Big 5"! The 5 largest conferences in college sports (ACC, Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and PAC-12) will create their own governing body with a 80 person committee including 15 athletes. Some of the changes that will be made within these conferences are increasing the amount of scholarship money, health care for student athletes, agent jurisdictions (agents can start interviewing prospects while juniors), decreased time demands allowing student athletes more free time and paying for families of student athletes to post season play plus a player stipend. These by-laws will be voted on by members in January of 2015 and will take effect the same season. Just imagine if this was in effect during tattoo-gate. We would have had another trophy in the case down in Columbus.

-Wow! That's all I could say when I seen the artist renderings of the renovation plans at Progressive Field. A stadium that was built 20 years ago will look like it was built in 2015 after it gets a facelift. The upgrades will include the LONG awaited Larry Doby statue, a new kids clubhouse, an upper deck bar, feature local area foods from the Tremont and Ohio City areas of Cleveland, a new team shop, new social area, bullpens that will be redesigned (so we won't have 2 balls on the field like we did Tuesday), a brand new Gate C and many more upgrades. The first phase will be complete by the beginning of the 2015 season using "Dolans Dollars" and the second phase will be paid for by the "Sin Tax" money.

-In Browns training camp news... LeBron James attended camp with his kids. In a practice that was closed to the public and obviously a secret that was kept between Browns brass and LBJ, LeBron and his crew watched the last hour of practice. After practice, many Browns players scrambled to their lockers to get their phones so they could snap a picture with LBJ. Joe Haden and Phil Taylor had the second best picture besides the Lebron and Johnny Manziel picture. Head coach Mike Pettine had a chance to talk to James and refrained from having James lineup on offence so Manziel could throw him a pass.

-One key note that was said during practice is that WR Travis Benjamin will be the Browns kickoff and punt return specialist this season. Benjamin is returning from a season ending ACL injury last year and is 100% ready to take on the challenge.

-My Grandpa, I mean Greg Oden was arrested Wednesday night for battery. No weapons were involved so this will be a misdemeanor case. When police arrived, they found a woman lying on the ground with blood on her face. Police said she also had swelling on her nose and cuts to her forehead. The victim refused medical treatment. A witness and relative tried to hold Oden back but his arm got free and struck the victim. Oden was calm, apologetic and cooperative during his arrest. Greg Oden and the his ex-girlfriend broke up about 2 months ago. It is not known what started the argument at this time.

-The Indians lost 4-0 to Cincinnati. And that's all I will say about that.

-The Tribe traded Vinnie Pestano to the Angels for class-A right hander Michael Clevinger, the Angels 4th round pick in 2011. Clevinger is 23, with a 4-3 record and a 4.31 ERA in 18 starts this season. The 6'4" 220 pound righty has 85 strikeouts and 42 walks in 79 1/3 innings pitched.

-Can I dunk on my momma? Jeremy Lin did. Check the video below...lol.

TV Tonight 8.7.14

NFL
Preseason: 49ers @ Ravens (NFL Network, 7:30 PM)
Preseason: Cowboys @ Chargers (NFL Network, 10:30 PM)

MLB
Indians @ Reds (STO, 7 PM)
Red Sox @ Cardinals OR Orioles @ Blue Jays (MLB Network, 7 PM)

OTHER SPORTS
Little League World Series, Great Lakes Regional, Second Semifinal (ESPN, 7 PM)
Little League World Series, Northwest Regional, Second Semifinal (ESPN, 9 PM)
WNBA: Chicago Sky @ Minnesota Lynx (ESPN 2, 8 PM)

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Hollywood Game Night (NBC, 8 PM)
The Quest (ABC, 8 PM)
Defiance (SyFy, 8 PM)

TNA iMPACT Wrestling (SPIKE, 9 PM)
Rush (USA, 9 PM)
Welcome to Sweden (NBC, 9 PM)
Gang Related (FOX, 9 PM)
Big Brother (CBS, 9 PM)
Dominion (SyFy, 9 PM)
Working The Engels (NBC, 9:30 PM)
Dating Naked (VH1, 9 PM)

Married (FX, 10 PM)
Ridiculousness (MTV, 10 PM)
Satisfaction (USA, 10 PM)
Last Comic Standing (NBC, 10 PM)
NY Med (ABC, 10 PM)
Candidly Nicole (VH1, 10 PM)
Party Down South (CMT, 10 PM)
You're The Worst (FX, 10:30 PM)
Snack-Off (MTV, 10:30 PM)

Black Jesus, SERIES PREMIERE (Cartoon Network, 11 PM)

Patrick's Perspective 8.7.14: PGA Championship Preview

The fourth and final major championship of the PGA Tour season is upon us this weekend. The PGA Championship Tournament will be played at the Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville, KY. The course plays long but is slightly links style.

Going into this weekend the overwhelming favorite, with a ton of momentum, is Rory McIlroy. This guy is on FIYAHHH! He has won his last two starts that include a win at the British Open, and a win at WGC Bridgestone Classic last week at Firestone GC in Akron. Rory is playing on cheat mode golden tee style. That is the best I can describe his game right now. Crushing his driver, solid approach shots, and his putting has been well above above average. The game is much easier when all of of those things are in your favor.

Outside of Rory, my predictions are as follows. Rickie Fowler, has finished in top 5 in three previous major tournaments. He finished top 10 last week . He definitely has a shot at this.

Marc Leishman of Australia ranks around the top 20 in driving distance this season. That will help him at this course. He has also played well the last few weeks with a top 10 at the British and top 5 last week.

I would love for Sergio Garcia to finally get the major championship that he has been chasing for a very long time. He has been playing AWESOME this year. But, the one thing that always holds him back is the mental part of the game. If he can overcome those demons he may taste his first major title!

Other notable mentions are as follows, Bubba Watson, Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley, and Victor Dubuisson.

Long shot favorites are Chris Kirk, Russel Henley, and Brooks Koepka.

All in all I am a huge fan of Rickie Fowler and would love for him to win. But, I can't bet against Rory. Not now, no way. He is playing way too good and until someone proves that otherwise he has to be the pick.

First and second round coverage will be on TNT, starting at 1 PM. CBS will carry the third and final rounds Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Here is to lots of drama on the final round on Sunday!

Cheers ~
Patrick