Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 10.7.14: #RAW Results

By @BSA1978

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 from Brooklyn, New York, home of one of the roughest, toughest son of a bitches to ever lace up a pair of boots in the WWE..........that's right I'm talking about the Brooklyn Brawler. Some highlights of last night's show consisted of Roman Reigns informing us of his current medical issue and timeline of a return to action. Rusev was supposed to face Big Show, however, The Authority ordered Show out of his match after the flag incident. The main event would see a "Handicap Match" with Dean Ambrose and John Cena vs Seth Rollins, Randy Orton and Kane. All that and more, let's get to the recap.

- In Ring Segment with Seth Rollins: Rollins storms to the ring, angry about what Dean Ambrose did to him last week. Rollins shows off on the TitanTron what he did to Ambrose with the "Curb Stomp" on the briefcase last week and brags about being the future of the WWE. Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble come out and try to get Rollins attention. Rollins ignores them and continues talking. John Cena runs out and attacks Rollins. Rollins escapes and runs through the crowd. Rollins mocks Cena in the crowd but doesn't see Dean Ambrose appear behind him. Ambrose unloads on Rollins and Rollins runs back toward the ring. Cena grabs Rollins at ringside and Ambrose flies through the air taking out both Cena and Ambrose. Mercury and Noble hold Ambrose back as Rollins escapes. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon appear. Stephanie says they will not let tonight's show turn to chaos. Noble and Mercury were sent out to warn Rollins but his ego wouldn't listen. Triple H announces Dean Ambrose and John Cena vs Seth Rollins, Randy Orton and Kane in the main event later.

- "Six Man Tag Match": The Usos and Dolph Ziggler vs Goldust, Stardust and Cesaro: Goldust attacks Jimmy Uso before the match and throws him shoulder first into the ring steps. Ziggler hits the "Famasser" on Cesaro but the pin is broken up. The Usos suicide dive onto the Rhodes Brothers on the floor. Cesaro with the european uppercut on Ziggler but the pin is broken up. Stardust hits his finisher on Ziggler but Ziggler kicks out. Stardust gets a triple super kick to the face from the trio of good guys. Jimmy hits the splash from the top rope for the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment with Adam Rose, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda: Dancing and Shenanigans. The New York crowd was very hostile in this segment which was the only enjoyable thing about it. Again, great talent wasted for this five minute segment of nothing.

- Segment with The Wyatt Family: A video on the TitanTron appeared with Bray Wyatt talking about setting Luke Harper free again.

- Mark Henry vs Bo Dallas: Mark Henry beats the life out of Dallas on the floor. Henry goes for the "World's Strongest Slam" on the floor, but Dallas escapes and rolls back into the ring before the ten count and wins by countout.

- In Ring Segment with Dean Ambrose: Ambrose says John Cena's been in his space and he doesn't like it. Calls Cena out to settle their issue now. Cena's music hits and out comes Cena. They agree that they don't like each other. Ambrose has no problem knocking Cena out and fighting The Authority alone if need be. Cena reminds Ambrose that The Authority put Ambrose out for five weeks. Cena says Ambrose has guts but Cena doesn't have an issue knocking Ambrose out right now too. Ambrose says he's going to eat at Coney Island and ride the Cyclone and Wonder Wheel, and tells Cena good luck alone tonight.

- Backstage Segment: During the commercial break, cameras followed Dean Ambrose. Ambrose gets on the subway train that leads to Coney Island.

- Backstage Segment with Triple H and John Cena: Triple H jokes about Ambrose leaving Cena alone tonight. Cena says he'll go through Randy Orton and Kane to get to Seth Rollins. Triple H promises he'll make sure Rollins start the match first.

- "Brie With One Hand Tied Behind Her Back": Brie Bella vs Summer Rae (w/Layla): Nikki Bella watches from the stage. Brie makes Summer smack into Layla and scores the pin with a knee to Summer's face.

- Backstage Segment with Kane, The Miz and Damien Sandow: Miz and Sandow sent Kane a fruit basket trying to apologize to The Authority. Kane says The Authority see right through Miz and order him to face Sheamus later.

- Jack Swagger (w/Zeb Colter) vs Tyson Kidd (w/Nattie Neidhart): Kidd goes for the "Sharpshooter". Swagger reverses into the "Patriot Lock" but Kidd escapes. Kidd goes to the top rope but Swagger knocks Kidd off the ropes and locks in the "Patriot Lock" making Kidd tap out.

- Edge and Christian promote WWE Network for only $9.99 and promote watching their Smackdown best of show on the Network after RAW.

- Roman Reigns is live via satellite and says he's been good since his hernia surgery, will get back to 100% and be back soon.

- El Torito (w/Los Matadores) vs Mini Gator Hornswoggle (w/Heath Slater and Titus O'Neil): El Torito wins as the New York fans chanted "This Is Stupid" and "Derek Jeter".

- In Ring Segment with Rusev and Lana: Lana says today is Russian President Putin's Birthday. Lana says Big Show should be in jail for what he did to the Russian Flag. Rusev says America is nothing and Big Show is a coward just like all of America are cowards. IF YOU SMEEEEELLLLLL WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKIN'! The most electrifying man in sports entertainment, The Rock, arrives, and is headed to the ring. Rock delivers his classic lines. Tells Lana and Rusev to know their role. Rock works out in the morning but doesn't pull his shorts up to his nipples like Rusev.

Rock tells Rusev he has a moose knuckle. Rock talks about hitting all five boroughs and chanting Derek Jeter just to get to RAW, setting up his "Finally The Rock has come back to Brooklyn" shtick. Lana tells Rock to shut up. Rock tells Lana to stop dressing like a Soviet street walker. Rusev calls Rock garbage and tells Rock to leave before Rusev crushes him. Rock tells Lana in person she's smoking hot but it's too bad she's walking around like someone shoved a Smirnoff bottle up her putin. Rusev gets angrier and begins speaking in Russian. Rock hits Rusev with the classic "It doesn't matter what you think" line. Rock calls Lana and Rusev international a-holes. Lana says Rusev is hungry, so Rock unloads punches to Rusev's face and sends Rusev to the floor. Rock dares Rusev to step back in the ring but Rusev and Lana leave.

- Paige and Alicia Fox vs A.J. Lee and Emma: A.J. walks out on Emma cause she wanted nothing to do with Emma. Paige hits the "Ram-Paige" on Emma for the pinfall.

- Segment with The Wyatt Family: Bray talks about setting Erick Rowan free.

- The Miz (w/Damien Sandow) vs Sheamus: Sheamus goes for the "Brogue Kick" but Sandow pulls Miz out of the ring. Sheamus goes for another "Brogue Kick" but Sandow jumps on the apron, shoves Miz out of the way and takes the hit. Miz rolls Sheamus up from behind for the pinfall. After the match, Sheamus grabs a steel chair and chases Miz and Sandow away.

- Joan Lunden advertised for breast cancer awareness month.

- Edge and Christian with more WWE Network advertising.

- "Handicap Match": Seth Rollins, Randy Orton and Kane vs John Cena: Rollins starts the match like Triple H promised, but Rollins tags out right away. Cena goes for "AA" on Rollins but he gets attacked by Orton and Kane causing a DQ. Kane choke slams Cena. Dean Ambrose returns with a hot dog cart. Ambrose squirts ketchup and mustard in Orton and Kane's face and runs them down with the hot dog cart. Ambrose slides into the ring and attacks Rollins. Cena hits Orton with an "AA" as Ambrose dumps sauerkraut and relish on Rollins. Cena hits "AA" on Kane as The Authority finally retreat. Triple H and Stephanie arrive and announce that at WWE Hell In A Cell it'll be Dean Ambrose vs John Cena with the winner meeting Seth Rollins inside Hell In A Cell. The show closes out with Ambrose laying Cena out with a DDT.

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

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By @cleeverizon & @neveRWilliams

-The defending champion Seattle Seahawks defeated Washington 27-17 last night on Monday Night Football. Seahawks QB Russell Wilson led the surge with 201 yards passing and 2 touchdowns to go along with 122 rushing yards and 1 touchdown. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 72 yards of his own. Washington QB Kirk Cousins statistically looked better than his dismal outing last week with 283 yards, 2 TD's and 9=0 interceptions. But in the end, the Seahawks were just too much for them to handle. Week 6's Monday Night game will see the San Francisco 49ers travel to St. Louis to take on the Rams.

-The NLDS continues on! Using an error by Madison Bumgarner on a sacrifice bunt, the Nationals outlasted the San Francisco Giants 4-1 in Game 3 of their series. Bumgarner went 7 innings, giving up only 2 earned runs and recording 6 strikeouts. Doug Fister also pitched 7 innings, giving up zero earned runs and punching 3 strikeouts while picking up the win for the Nationals. Game 4 of this series will be tonight at 9 pm with San Francisco leading 2-1.

-Also continuing is the series between the St. Louis Cardinals and LA Dodgers after the Cardinals 3-1 victory to take a 2-1 lead in the 5 game set. John Lackey picked up the big win for the Cards after going 7 innings with 8 strikeouts. Kolten Wong had the big bat tonight with his 2-run homer. Yadier Molina, Matt Carpenter and Jhonny Peralta each had doubles in the game with Carpenter also adding a home run in the 3rd inning off of Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu. Game 4 of this series is the evening at 5 pm.

-So I can't do any Beats huh? Apparently the NFL said Richard Sherman the most superstar spokesperson for Beats by Dre cannot wear the highly popular headphones that he endorses. The same should apply for fellow endorser, the 49ers Colin Kaepernick. In August the league announced the deal to have Motorola become the replacement as the official outfitter of the coaches headsets and sidelines throughout the league. In my opinion, the NFL did not pay attention to pop culture. This is not about pop-culture it's about rights, culture, endorsements and of course, money.

-ESPN and TNT agreed to a new television rights deal with the NBA through 2024. These deals will take effect in the 2016 and 2017 seasons. After the season, both LeBron James and Kevin Love should be able to sign extended contracts to stay with the Cavaliers. James is also at the forefront of a group of players that want to do away with max contract restrictions.

TV Tonight 10.6

By @neveRWilliams

NFL
Monday Night Countdown (ESPN, 6 PM)
Seahawks @ Redskins (ESPN, 8:15 PM)

MLB PLAYOFFS
Nationals @ Giants, Game 3 (MLB Network, 5 PM)
Dodgers @ Cardinals, Game 3 (FOX Sports 1, 9:30 PM)

NBA PRESEASON
Philadelphia 76ers @ Boston Celtics (NBA TV, 7:30 PM)
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers (NBA TV, 10 PM)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8 PM)
The Voice (NBC, 8 PM)
Dancing With The Stars (ABC, 8 PM)
Gotham (FOX, 8 PM)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 8 & 8:30 PM)
The Originals, SEASON PREMIERE (The CW, 8 PM)

Sleepy Hollow (FOX, 9 PM)
Scorpion (CBS, 9 PM)

The Blacklist (NBC, 10 PM)
Castle (ABC, 10 PM)
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 10 PM)

On The Mark 10.6: #Browns & #Buckeyes Recaps

Blow Out By The Bucks & Amazing Comeback By The Browns
By @MarkW2112

For this weeks On The Mark, I will be recapping both the Buckeyes and Browns in one article!

First, the Buckeyes.  Ohio State made quick work of the Maryland Terrapins with a 52-24 blow out in College Park.  J.T. Barrett is opening eyes all over with his poise and precision, going 18-of-23 for 267 yards and 4 touchdowns.  Ezekiel Elliot lead all rushers with 139 yards on 24 carries.  Barrett ran for 71 yards and a touchdown to go along with his impressive throwing yards.

The defense was mostly solid with 4 interceptions.  Maryland was never really in it and while C.J. Brown started the game, Caleb Rowe came in the second half to try and spark their offense.  And while they were able to get 24 points, it seemed the Bucks offense were always able to respond with a touchdown of their own.  The Buckeyes, as expected, were the better team all around, a nice way to go in to another off week with their first Big Ten win.

As for the Browns, all you can say is perhaps these are the 2014 version of the Kardiac Kids.  The Browns defense were as bad as they have been the first 3 games, giving Jake Locker a ton of time to throw the ball and providing holes for their running backs to scoot through for big yards.  One of those runs by Locker was for a touchdown, in which he was hit in the helmet by Chris Kirksey.  This hit had an effect not only on Locker, but his teammates for the rest of the game which killed themselves with penalties later on.  Locker was knocked out of the game for good after hitting his throwing hand on Buster Skrine's helmet who was then penalized for roughing the passer.  Enter Charlie Whitehurst, who then threw a touchdown to Kendall Wright.  Whitehurst,before the end of the first half, threw a 75 yard touchdown to Justin Hunter, who beat Skrine by a long mile to make it 28-3.  The offense also couldn't get it going though were able to get a touchdown for a 28-10 deficit before halftime.  That's when the real fun began.

Brian Hoyer, 21-of-37 for 292 yards passing, is proving that he belongs as the Browns starting quarterback, leading back from 25 points down, which is not only a Browns record but a road team record.  Travis Benjamin had both touchdowns for the Browns in the second half, including the game tying TD with 1:09 seconds left in the game.  Ben Tate throughout was a beast, rushing for 123 yards on 22 carries.  The other big play of the second half was a blocked punt by Tank Carder, making the game 28-15.  The safety was a huge turning point for the team as the Browns defense buckled down in order for Hoyer to lead his offense back.  It was a thrilling win for a franchise in desperate need of wins.

My take: the Bucks are on their way to winning their Big 10 division while the Browns are still in the thick of the AFC North division with this huge comeback win today.  To go along with the Cavs first preseason game, it was a great weekend for Cleveland sports fans.  That said, the Browns defense needs a lot more work.  If Locker had not been knocked out of the game, it could have been a loss for the Browns.  But a win is a win.

Up next: the Buckeyes are idle next weekend while the Browns play the hated Steelers in Cleveland next Sunday.  It would be nice if the Browns could put together a full game.

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Wow! The Browns overcame a 25 point deficit to record a 29-28 victory against the Tennessee Titans. The Browns now hold the record for the biggest comeback in NFL history by a road team. And of course, the biggest comeback in Browns history. Browns running back Ben Tate had a career-high rushing day going for 123 yards. I feel no matter who is running the ball for the Browns, the offensive line is the most improved personal group from last year.

-Peyton Manning threw for his 500th career touchdown yesterday versus the Arizona Cardinals. He finished the game with 479 yards and 4 touchdowns.

-Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday had a career-high and set a NCAA Division I record throwing for 734 yards in addition to 6 touchdowns in a 60-59 loss to Cal.

-Five of the top eight in the Associated Press poll lost in the same week for the first time in history. #2 Oregon lost to Arizona 31-24, #3 Alabama lost to #11 Mississippi 23-17, #4 Oklahoma lost to #25 Texas Christian University 37-3,3 #6 Texas A&M lost to #12 Mississippi State 48-31 and #8 UCLA lost to Utah 30-28.

-The American League must be full of brooms. As the Kansas City Royals swept the Los Angeles Angels in three games in the best of five series, the Baltimore Orioles also swept the Detroit Tigers in their 5 game series. The Orioles and Royals will get some well deserved rest as the series doesn't start until Friday October 10.

-Leadoff with Lee will be returning on a regular basis starting today. I'm just getting adjusted to covering the national sports scene and figuring out what's hot and what's not. @neveRWilliams and myself will be providing Cavs coverage for this season, so expect previews and recaps of the Cavs this season. Leadoff with Lee every morning to get your early morning sports fix!

-I think this is the way most Browns fans were dancing after we beat the Tennessee Titans yesterday. Check out this video:

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TV Tonight 10.5

By @neveRWilliams

NFL
Football night In America (NBC, 7 PM)
Bengals @ Patriots (NBC, 8:20 PM)

MLB PLAYOFFS
Orioles @ Tigers, Game 3 (TBS, 3:30 PM)
Angels @ Royals, Game 3 (TBS, 7:30 PM)

NBA PRESEASON
Cavaliers vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (FOX Sports Ohio/NBA TV, 6 PM)

NHRA RACING
NHRA Nationals (ESPN 2, 8 PM)

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Breaking Bad, Binge Marathon (AMC, 5 PM)

Once Upon A Time (ABC, 7 PM)
Bob's Burgers, SEASON PREMIERE (FOX, 7:30 PM)

Once Upon A Time (ABC, 8 PM)
The Simpsons (FOX, 8 PM)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (FOX, 8:30 PM)
Madam Secretary (CBS, 8:30 PM)

Boardwalk Empire (HBO, 9 PM)
Homeland, SEASON PREMIERE (Showtime, 9 PM)
Family Guy (FOX, 9 PM)
Resurrection (ABC, 9 PM)
Total Divas (E!, 9 PM)
The Good Wife (CBS, 9:30 PM)
Mulaney, SEASON PREMIERE (FOX, 9:30 PM)

Revenge (ABC, 10 PM)
The Strain, SEASON FINALE (FX, 10 PM)
True Detective, Season 1 (HBO, 10 PM)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS, 10:30 PM)

Last Week Tonight (HBO, 11 PM)

The Weekend 3 Count with Brandon: 9/29-10/5

The Weekend 3 Count is brought to you by Triple Threat CLE
By @BSA1978

*** WWE News and Rumors ***

- 15 Time WWE Champion, John Cena will be appearing on NBC's Today Show on Monday morning to promote RAW in Brooklyn, New York.

- It's still unknown if WWE plans on using Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston and Big E. in a stable. Some may remember on an episode of RAW a few months back, the trio were together in dress suits, scouting tag teams. Sources have said that the trio have been working house shows together as both faces and heels. It's still unknown when or if they will be put back on live tv as a stable. (The current name they are using for their faction is "Super Athletic Friends". So does WWE have ten year olds making faction names now?)

- As you recall, WWE used Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble on RAW this past week. Rumor is they may become The Authority's official lackeys every week now.

- This week on WWE.com they've officially given Adam Rose's Bunny a profile and now list him as a wrestler. (Are you freakin' kidding me?!?!?! The WWE release talent that they don't want to push, cause they think they won't be worth the effort, BUT give a guy in a bunny suit a roster spot! Unbelievable!!!)

- All you fan boys that drooled over the nude picture of A.J. Lee that was released online, can now weep in rejecting. Mrs. CM Punk officially commented on Twitter that the picture was actually a picture of porn star Lilly Evans. So carry on fan boys before CM Punk blocks you on Twitter.

- Rumor going around was that WWE was seriously thinking about a Nikki vs Brie Bella Hell In A Cell Match......Do you hear that? That's the sound of Vince McMahon laughing at all of us, cause we'd be forced to deal with it. As of now the idea has been scrapped.

- NXT trainer, Nick Dinsmore, has officially been released from WWE. Dinsmore portrayed Eric Bishoff's nephew, Eugene, during his run in the WWE.

*** TNA News and Rumors ***

- More news on Kurt Angle as he was recently interviewed about his current status. Angle stated that he had a sit down with TNA head Dixie Carter, who went over TNA's progress with him. Angle as rumored recently, did have a sit down with Vince McMahon where McMahon informed Angle that Triple H runs talent now. Angle stated he meant no disrespect to Triple H cause he figured Vince would always run things till he dies. Angle also mentioned he would be honored to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame one day as it  would mean a lot to him in his pro wrestling career. Angle feels he has one more good year of wrestling left in him.

- TNA contract news: Devon of Team 3D's contract will expire at Bound For Glory. Many think he will be done with TNA just like Bully Ray will officially be done with TNA at Bound For Glory.

- Former TNA wrestler, Jesse Sorensen, announced on his Twitter page that he is officially retiring from pro wrestling. Sorensen says it's for personal reasons.

- Who's excited about former WWE announcer, Josh Mathews, now having an announcer job with TNA? Anyone? Anyone? Well its true, Mathews has been tweeting it on Twitter, but sources are saying he won't officially start until the beginning of the new year. If there is a beginning of the new year for TNA.

- It's so hard to cover some stories for TNA without giving away spoilers to those that still want the surprise. So I'll keep this short and simple and not give anything away. Samoa Joe, during TV tapings for Impact, suffered an injured shoulder and may not be 100% going into Bound For Glory. Now like I said, there is more that resulted in this injury but I don't want to spoil anything that they have not shown on TNA Impact yet.

- Other TNA injuries: Gail Kim suffered a legit shoulder separation during her match with Havok. Kim will still be on Impact in upcoming weeks due to shows being taped in advance. Tommy Dreamer took a bad bump in one of his up coming taped TNA matches and is currently having back and hip issues. Dreamer says it won't stop him from competing at Bound For Glory.

- More matches were announced this week for TNA's Bound For Glory Pay Per View. The following is the card so far:
** The Great Muta and Yoshihiro Tajiri vs James Storm and The Great Senada
** Team 3D's TNA Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
** "Hardcore Match": Tommy Dreamer and Abyss vs. Team 3D
** "TNA X-Division Championship": Samoa Joe vs. Low Ki vs. Kaz Hayashi
** MVP vs. Kazma Sakamoto
** Manik vs. Minoru Tanaka
** Velvet Sky vs. Havok

*** GFW News and Rumors ***

- We have the first of hopefully many more updates to come on Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling promotion. It has been confirmed that GFW will have their debut Pay Per View set for January 4th, 2015. Sources have stated that it'll take place in the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. GFW will be working with New Japan Pro Wrestling in the event but the pay per view will be considered a Global Force Wrestling product.

- Good Ol' J.R., Jim Ross, has stated that he and GFW have been in contact with each other for a head commentary position with the company for GFW's debut Pay Per View. Nothing has been finalized yet.

- As for GFW landing a network deal....still a no go. GFW has been pitching their product to the same channels that TNA has been talking to. Unfortunately none of those networks want to take a chance on an upstart company like GFW.

And that's this week's Weekend 3 Count. Join me every Sunday afternoon for more WWE, TNA and GFW news and rumors around the wrestling world.

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Wrestling Lockup with Brandon (10.4) Smackdown Results

By @BSA1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. Today's edition is the Smackdown recap from last night. Highlights from last night's show included, tag team action, as Dolph Ziggler and Sheamus teamed up to face The Miz and Damien Sandow. Former WWE Divas Champion, Paige, and former WWE World Tag Team Champions, The Usos, were in action. The main event saw a tag team rematch from RAW, as John Cena and Dean Ambrose took on Randy Orton and Kane. Let's get to the recap.

- In Ring Promo with John Cena: Smackdown kicked off from Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 15 time World Champion, John Cena, inside the squared circle. Cena is a little upset with Dean Ambrose for getting in his way on RAW, as he was gunning for Seth Rollins. The "Lunatic Fringe" known as Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring and tells Cena he needs to get in line behind him for a piece of Rollins. Cena and Ambrose go back and forth comparing beatings they took from Brock Lesnar, Kane and Seth Rollins until Cena finally calls for a truce with each other. Before Ambrose accepts or declines Cena's truce, Randy Orton and Kane appear on the TitanTron and try to get Cena and Ambrose to turn on each other. Kane announces that he and Orton will face Cena and Ambrose later in the main event.

- Dolph Ziggler and Sheamus vs The Miz and Damien Sandow: Sheamus gets a near fall on Sandow early. Both sides switch offense throughout the match and we get hot tags from both teams. Ziggler with a huge DDT and cover on Sandow, but Miz breaks up the pin. Miz and Sheamus brawl on the floor as Ziggler and Sandow brawl in the ring. The referee's back is turned as Miz plants a huge steel chair shot on Sheamus. Ziggler hits "Zig Zag" on Sandow and scores the pinfall. After the match, The Miz runs for cover as an angry Sheamus unloads a steel chair shot on Sandow.

- Paige (w/Alicia Fox) vs Naomi: Fox tries to help Paige after Naomi drops Paige with a head scissor DDT. Naomi dives outside and nails Fox. Naomi gets back in the ring and ends up locked in Paige's submission hold, where Naomi taps out. A.J. Lee's music hits and out comes the Divas Champ. Fox gets in the ring to back up Paige. A.J. beats down Fox as Paige leaves Fox and hides behind JBL at the commentary table.

- In Ring Promo with Big Show: Show apologizes to the Russians and apologizes for pulling down the Russian Flag on RAW. Rusev and Lana arrive. Lana wants a personal apology from Big Show. Show says he disrespected Rusev and Lana on purpose. Rusev says Show and America suck and attacks Show. Rusev lands a shot to Show with the flag pole and plants a kick to Show's head. Rusev waves the Russian Flag then both he and Lana exit when Show gets back to his feet.

- The Usos vs Titus O'Neil and Heath Slater (w/Hornswoggle): Adam Rose's Bunny comes out and messes with Hornswoggle, who's dressed like an alligator. The Usos hit double splashes from the top rope for the pinfall and Bunny hits a splash on Horny.

- Backstage Promo with Dean Ambrose: Says he'll take out anyone in his way including John Cena to get to Seth Rollins.

- R-Truth vs. Cesaro: Cesaro with "The Neutralizer" on Truth for the pinfall. Nothing memorable about this match, sadly.

- John Cena and Dean Ambrose vs Randy Orton and Kane: Ambrose takes out both Orton and Kane with a suicide dive on the floor. Later in the match the action is on the floor where Ambrose lights up Orton on top of the announcers table. Orton tosses Ambrose spine first into the ring post. Ambrose goes for the tag but Cena is distracted as Seth Rollins appears on the stage. Cena chases Rollins, leaving Ambrose alone. Ambrose blocks an "RKO" and scores a near fall rollup. Orton and Kane double team Ambrose until the referee calls for the DQ. Ambrose gets beat down until Cena finally runs back out for the save. The Authority taunt Cena from the stage as Smackdown closes out.

And that's this week's show, till next time, tap or snap.

TV Weekend 10.3-10.4

By @neveRWilliams

WWE Friday Night Smackdown (Friday, SyFy, 8 PM)
Last Man Standing (Friday, ABC, 8 PM)
Utopia (Friday, FOX, 8 PM)
The Amazing Race (Friday, CBS, 8 PM)
Shark Tank (Friday, ABC, 9 PM)
Hawaii Five-O (Friday, CBS, 9 PM)
REAL Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Urban Meyer (Friday, HBO, 9 PM)
Blue Bloods (Friday, CBS, 10 PM)
The Knick (Friday, Cinemax, 10 PM)
Z Nation (Friday, SyFy, 10 PM)

Doctor Who (Saturday, BBC America, 9 PM)
Hell On Wheels (Saturday, AMC, 9 PM)
Survivor's Remorse, SERIES PREMIERE (Saturday, STARZ, 9 PM)
Jerrod Carmichael: Love At The Store (Saturday, HBO, 10 PM)
Intruders (Saturday, BBC America, 10 PM)
Saturday Night Live Classic, Steve Martin, The Blues Brothers (Saturday, NBC, 10 PM)
Saturday Night Live, Sarah Silverman, Maroon 5 (Saturday, NBC, 11:30 PM)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Louisville @ Syracuse (Friday, ESPN, 7 PM)
Lafayette @ Fordham (Friday, CBS SportsNet, 6:30 PM)
Utah State @ BYU (Friday, ESPN, 10:15 PM)
San Diego State @ Fresno State, Friday, CBS SportsNet, 10 PM)

Ohio State @ Maryland (Saturday, ABC, 12 PM)
Texas A&M @ Mississippi State (Saturday, ESPN, 12 PM)
Southern Methodist @ East Carolina (Saturday, ESPNU, 12 PM)
Purdue @ Illinois (Saturday, ESPN 2, 12 PM)
Florida @ Tennessee (Saturday, SEC Network, 12 PM)
Iowa State @ Oklahoma State (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 12 PM)
Ball State @ Army (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 12 PM)

Stanford @ Notre Dame (Saturday, NBC, 3:30 PM)
Wake Forest @ Florida State (Saturday, ABC, 3:30 PM)
Oklahoma @ Texas Christian (Saturday, FOX, 3:30 PM)
Alabama @ Mississippi (Saturday, CBS, 3:30 PM)
Wisconsin @ Northwestern (Saturday, ESPN 2, 3:30 PM)
North Carolina State @ Clemson (Saturday, ESPNU, 3:30 PM)
Navy @ Air Force (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 3:30 PM)
Vanderbilt @ Georgia (Saturday, SEC Network, 4 PM)

LSU @ Auburn (Saturday, ESPN, 7 PM)
Texas Tech @ Kansas State (Saturday, ESPNU, 7 PM)
Memphis @ Cincinnati (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 7 PM)
Michigan @ Rutgers (Saturday, Big Ten Network, 7 PM)
Arizona State @ USC (Saturday, FOX, 7:30 PM)
Miami @ Georgia Tech (Saturday, ESPN 2, 7:30 PM)
South Carolina @ Kentucky (Saturday, SEC Network, 7:30 PM)
Nebraska @ Michigan State (Saturday, ABC, 8 PM)
UNLV @ San Jose State (Saturday, ESPNews, 8 PM)
Utah @ UCLA (Saturday, ESPN, 10:30 PM)
Boise State @ Nevada (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 10:30 PM)

MLB PLAYOFFS
Giants @ Nationals, Game 1 (Friday, FOX Sports 1, 3 PM)
Cardinals @ Dodgers, Game 1 (Friday, FOX Sports 1, 6:30 PM)
Royals @ Angels, Game 2 (Friday, TBS, 9:30 PM)

Giants @ Nationals, Game 2 (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 5:30 PM)
Cardinals @ Dodgers, Game 2 (Saturday, MLB Network, 9:30 PM)

NHL PRESEASON
Chicago Blackhawks @ New York Rangers (Friday, NHL Network, 7 PM)

Detroit Red Wings @ Boston Bruins (Saturday, NHL Network, 5:30 PM)
New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils (Saturday, NHL Network, 8 PM)
Colorado Avalanche @ Los Angeles Kings (Saturday, NHL Network, 10 PM)

VOLLEYBALL
Women's College, Oregon @ Stanford (Friday, ESPNU, 10 PM)

NFL
A Football Life: Warren Moon (Friday, NFL Network, 9 PM)

CFL FOOTBALL
Calgary Stampeders @ Saskatchewan Roughriders (Friday, ESPN 2, 10 PM)

MMA
Bellator MMA Live (Friday, Spike, 9 PM)
UFC Fight Night, MacDonald vs. Saffiedine Prelims (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 8:30 PM)

SOCCER
MLS: Sporting Kansas City @ DC United (Friday, NBC Sports, 8 PM)
English Premier League: Aston Villa FC vs. Manchester City FC (Saturday, NBC, 12:30 PM)
MLS: Houston Dynamo @ New York Red Bulls (Saturday, NBC Sports, 6 PM)

NASCAR
Nationwide Series, Kansas Lottery 300 (Saturday, ESPN, 3:30 PM)

On The Mark 10.3.14: Buckeyes vs. Maryland Preview

By @MarkW2112

The Ohio State Buckeyes will start its Big 10 schedule this Saturday against the Maryland Terrapins as the 2 will face each other for the first time as conference opponents.  The Terrapins are 4-1, winning big against Indiana last week, while the Buckeyes are 3-1, coming off an exciting victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats.

While the Buckeyes look to continue their offensive dominance with J.T. Barrett looking more confident with every game, the Terrapins are uncertain who will start at quarterback with C.J. Brown and Caleb Rowe, who played well in the second half of the Indiana game when Brown went out with a wrist injury.  This is definitely the biggest game the Terrapins have played in the last few years and should be up for it playing at home.

My take: The Buckeyes are 10 point favorites in College Park and while the Terrapins and their fans will be pumped for the start of the game, I wouldn't be surprised if this turns in to a blow out in the end.  The Terrapins look tough but the Buckeyes have much better talent on both sides of the ball and should easily win their first Big 10 game of the year.

Game Info:

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 12 P.M. EST
Place: Byrd Stadium in College Park, Maryland
TV: ABC

The Raven Report 10.3.14

By @neveRWilliams

-UPSET CITY! Last night, the Arizona Wildcats went up to Eugene, Oregon and shocked the No. 2 Oregon Ducks, 31-24. The Wildcats were 24-point underdogs. Arizona freshman running back Nick Wilson had 2 touchdowns to go along with 92 yards, while quarterback Anu Solomon went 20/31 for 287 yards and 1 TD. Heisman hopeful and potential top-5 NFL draft pick Marcus Mariota threw for 276 yards and had 2 passing touchdowns. Personally, I don't think the loss will hurt Mariota's draft status at all. The win puts Arizona at 5-0 and 2-0 in the Pac-12. The Ducks are now 4-1 and possibly may have seen their hopes of a National Championship fade away. But there is plenty of games to go, and you never know what kind of craziness the college football season could bring.

-The Green Bay Packers just flat out bullied the Minnesota Vikings 42-10 last night in Green Bay. "Best quarterback in the NFL" Aaron Rodgers had an easy night, going 12 for 17, for 156 yards and 3 touchdowns. Eddie Lacy showed up big with a season high 105 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns. Christian Ponder got the start for the Vikings with Teddy Bridgewater being out with a sprained left ankle. Things didn't go well for him at all. Ponder had a 6-yard touchdown run and threw for 222 yards, but had 0 passing touchdowns, 2 interceptions and took 6 sacks. The Packers Julius Peppers become the NFL's first player ever to record 100 sacks and 10 interceptions in the game. Next week, the Vikings will host the Detroit Lions while the Packers will head to Miami to play the Dolphins.

-The NFL has announced that the 2015 NFL Draft will be held in Chicago from April 30 to May 2. This will be the first time the draft has been in Chicago since 1964.

-Speaking of records, the Baltimore Orioles laid a beat down on the Detroit Tigers 12-3 in Game 1 of the ALDS. The 12 runs set a postseason team record for the O's. The game was quite close in the top of the 8th inning when Orioles led 4-3, before exploding for 8 runs in the bottom of the 8th. Max Scherzer took the loss for the Tigers after going 7.1 innings with 5 earned runs. Game 2 is this afternoon at 12:07 on TBS.

-The new "America's Team", Kansas City Royals, pulled out another late inning miracle in Game 1 of their ALDS series, besting the LA Angels 3-2 in the 11th. Mike Moustakas sent a high shot into right field in the top of the 11th before reliever Greg Holland came in to get the save. Danny Duffy picked up the win for the Royals after pitching the 10th. Jered Weaver went 7 innings for the Angels giving up 2 earned with 6 strikeouts. It should also be noted that Angels superstars Mike Trout and Albert Pujols both went 0-4 with 1 walk apiece. Game 2 of the series is tonight at 9:30.

-LeBron James will be bring TWO shows to TV this month. "Becoming" debuts on Disney XD October 26 and will chronicle athletes lives before they were the stars people know and love today. The other show "Survivor's Remorse" will debut on STARZ this Saturday. "Survivor's Remorse" focuses on fictional basketball star Cam Calloway and his life with friends and family while handling success and fame. James and his business partner and friend Maverick Carter are producers.

-Opening in theaters today are the horror movie "Annabelle" and Ben Affleck's thriller mystery, "Gone Girl". Will these movies push "The Equalizer", "The Maze Runner" and "The Boxtrolls' down to 3-5? I believe so. Go check out some movies this weekend.

TV Tonight 10.2

By @neveRWilliams

NFL
Thursday Night Kickoff (CBS/NFL Network, 7:30 PM)
Vikings @ Packers (CBS/NFL Network, 8:25 PM)

MLB PLAYOFFS
Tigers @ Orioles, Game 1 (TBS, 6 PM)
Royals @ Angels, Game 1 (TBS, 9:30 PM)

NHL PRESEASON
Philadelphia Flyers @ Washington Capitals (NHL Network, 7 PM)
Vancouver Canucks @ Edmonton Oilers (NHL Network, 10 PM)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Central Florida @ Houston (ESPN, 7 PM)
Alabama State @ Alcorn State (ESPNU, 7:30 PM)
Arizona @ Oregon (ESPN, 10:30 PM)

SOCCER
MLS: Chicago Fire @ Philadelphia Union (ESPN 2, 8 PM)

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The Biggest Loser (NBC, 8 PM)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC, 8 PM)
Bones (FOX, 8 PM)
The Vampire Diaries, SEASON PREMIERE (The CW, 8 PM)
Haven (SyFy, 8 PM)

Bad Judge, SEASON PREMIERE (NBC, 9 PM)
Scandal (ABC, 9 PM)
Gracepoint, SEASON PREMIERE (FOX, 9 PM)
Reign, SEASON PREMIERE (The CW, 9 PM)
A to Z, SEASON PREMIERE (NBC, 9:30 PM)

Parenthood (NBC, 10 PM)
How To Get Away With Murder (ABC, 10 PM)
Ridiculousness (MTV, 10 PM)
Snack-Off (MTV, 10:30 PM)

Black Jesus (Cartoon Network, 11 PM)

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 10.2.14: TNA Impact

By @BSA1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the TNA Impact recap from last night's show. Impact took place from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has served as TNA's second home for their shows, behind New York City. Some highlights of last night's show consisted of Austin Aries deciding on who he'll face after winning the Gold Rush Series Tournament last week. Gail Kim defended her TNA Knockouts Title against Havok, the female bulldozer that has been laying to waste the Knockouts Division. And we'll learn what match The Wolves will pick for the final match between The Wolves, Team 3D and The Hardy Boys. Let's get to the recap.

- In Ring Promo with Austin Aries: Austin Aries comes out to the ring to announce what title he'll be challenging for tonight after winning last Thursday's Gold Rush Series Tournament. Before he decides, Samoa Joe's music hits and out comes the Samoan Submission Machine. Joe says he's making Aries' decision for him because Aries needs to fight the best champion in TNA right now....Samoa Joe. Aries seems to dislike the idea but finally accepts.

- "TNA X-Division Championship Match": Samoa Joe (c) vs Austin Aries: Joe goes for the "Musclebuster" and Aries goes for the brainbuster but both can't connect. Aries with a submission on Joe but Joe hangs in and doesn't tap out. Aries hits a suicide dive on Joe on the floor and looks to have control of the match. Aries hits the missile drop kick and lands the brainbuster, but Joe still won't stay down. Aries gets caught in Joe's "Coquina Clutch" submission. Aries fights it as long as he can....but eventually taps out. Samoa Joe retains his TNA X Division Championship.

- In Ring Promo with Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud: ECIII looks to have turned his back on Spud as he insults Spud to his face, makes fun of Spud's hair and clothes and tells Spud he makes him sick. ECIII blames Spud for what happened to Aunt Dixie and says Spud's going to pay. ECIII slaps Spud as Eric Young heads to the ring. EY tells Spud to stop being a lackey and listen to the fans because ECIII will keep humiliating him. ECIII attacks EY and calls for a referee. We have an impromptu match.

- Ethan Carter III (w/Rockstar Spud) vs Eric Young: EY hits the top rope elbow and covers. Spud puts ECIII's foot on the rope, breaking the pin. ECIII orders Spud on the apron where EY lands a drop kick causing ECIII to hit Spud and sending Spud flying. Spud gets back up and distracts the referee allowing ECIII to low blow EY and hit the "One Percenter" for the pinfall.

- "TNA Knockouts Championship Match": Gail Kim (c) vs Havok: Havok attacks Kim from behind as she made her entrance and tosses Kim into the guardrail. Kim tries to fight back landing several punches. Havok grabs Kim in a bearhug and a hammerlock and slams Kim down shoulder first. We have TNA medical at ringside and they call the match off as Kim appeared to seriously injure her shoulder.

- In Ring Promo with The Wolves, Team 3D and The Hardy Boys: The Wolves come out to announce the stipulation of the final match in the Triple Threat Tag Team Series Final. Team 3D arrive and tell The Wolves they'll never be as good or conquer wrestling like Team 3D has, so Team 3D is picking the last match. The Hardy Boys arrive and agree with everything Team 3D has said. The Wolves say that both Team 3D and The Hardy's WERE great but The Wolves still ARE great. Bully Ray cheap shots Davey Richards and the three teams begin brawling. Kurt Angle arrives, breaks up the madness and orders The Wolves to pick their stipulation now. The Wolves pick.......FULL METAL MAYHEM!

- Backstage Segment with Gail Kim: Kurt Angle checks on Kim, who's getting her shoulder looked at. Kim's shoulder is separated but she demands to still fight Havok tonight. Angle ok's the decision and the ladies will main event tonight.

- Manik (w/The Great Sanada and James Storm) vs Shark Boy: Shark Boy returns to TNA...what?...I said Shark Boy returns to TNA. Shark Boy gets in some offense early but Manik hits a reverse power bomb into the tutnbuckle. Manik lands a suplex then comes off the top rope with a frog splash for the pinfall.

- MVP (w/ Kenny King) vs Ken Anderson (w/ Chris Melendez): MVP runs his mouth to Melendez but Melendez steps back. MVP lands a couple knees until Anderson finally dodges one. Anderson hits the rolling senton on MVP and sets MVP up for the "Mic Check". King jumps up on the apron but Melendez knocks King off. During the distraction, MVP rolls Anderson up from behind for the pinfall.

- Backstage Segment with Team 3D: Bully and Devon are still angry at The Wolves comments from earlier tonight. Bully says Team 3D will make it into every wrestling hall of fame.

- In Ring Promo with Bobby Roode: Says he's the longest reigning TNA World Champion ever, which he's proud of. Roode begins to talk about Bobby Lashley, when out come Lashley, MVP and Kenny King. Roode admits to losing and Lashley proving to be dominate. Roode says that he's watched their match over and over and noticed the look of shock that Lashley has never shown before when Roode kicked out of the spear. Roode asks for one more shot at the TNA World Title. Lashley goes to answer but MVP cuts Lashley off, says NO, then tells Lashley to leave.

- "TNA Knockouts Championship Match": Gail Kim (c) vs Havok: Kim strikes quick but without full force with the bum shoulder. Havok works over Kim with submission mat wrestling. Kim regains offense and applies the hanging ring post figure four. Kim tries to use her momentum to her advantage but gets caught by Havok and planted with a choke slam. Havok covers and scores the pinfall. Havok is the NEW TNA Knockouts Champion. Havok stands with the title as TNA medical hit the ring and again look over Gail Kim as Impact closes out.

And that's a wrap my friends. Till next time, tap or snap.

TV Tonight 10.1

By @neveRWilliams

MLB PLAYOFFS
Giants @ Pirates (ESPN, 8 PM)

NHL PRESEASON
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Detroit Red Wings (NHL Network, 7:30 PM)

MMA
The Ultimate Fighter (FOX Sports 1, 10 PM)

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The Mysteries of Laura (NBC, 8 PM)
The Middle (ABC, 8 PM)
Hell's Kitchen (FOX, 8 PM)
Survivor (CBS, 8 PM)
The Goldbergs (ABC, 8:30 PM)

TNA Impact Wrestling (SPIKE, 9 PM)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC, 9 PM)
Modern Family (ABC, 9 PM)
Red Band Society (FOX, 9 PM)
Legends (TNT, 9 PM)
black-ish (ABC, 9:30 PM)
Big Brother (CBS, 9:30 PM)

Chicago PD (NBC, 10 PM)
Nashville (ABC, 10 PM)
Stalker (CBS, 10 PM)
South Park (Comedy Central, 10 PM)
The League (FXX, 10 PM)
The Bridge, SEASON FINALE (FX, 10 PM)
Franklin & Bash (TNT, 10 PM)
Key & Peele (Comedy Central, 10:30 PM)
Ali G: Rezurection (FXX, 10:30 PM)

Woman Crush Wednesday: Stacey Poole (@StaceyPoole1) #wcw

By @neveRWilliams

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