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Thursday, November 23, 2017

Buckeyes Preview 11/23/17: Ohio State @ Michigan Wolverines

By Jason Disantis, @JasonInCLE

Ask the nation what the greatest rivalry in college football is and depending on what part of the country you’re in, you could get a couple different answers. But as you scour the country there is one answer you can find almost anywhere, and only one answer is known as “The Game.”

The No.9 Ohio State Buckeyes (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten) travel to Ann Arbor this Saturday to take on the Michigan Wolverines (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten).

This game means a lot to both teams but for two very different reasons.

Ohio State sits at No.9 in the nation and although they will be playing Wisconsin for a Big Ten championship in two weeks, they still have an outside chance of making the playoff by winning out and getting some help.

The Wolverines are out of any championship hunt, but the opportunity to play spoiler to Ohio State would ease the pain of this season and give them a positive to end on. It also would also restore some respectability to “The Game” as they have lost five straight to the Buckeyes and 12 out of the last 13 games.

“We haven’t beat these guys in a while, nobody on this team has a win against (Ohio State),” Michigan safety Tyree Kinnel said this week. “It starts to get old when you don’t win.”

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was brought in to bring respect back to the Michigan program, and although he has once again made them relevant, his 1-4 record against Michigan State and Ohio State looms over him. And coach Harbaugh is well aware of his record.

“The record is what the record is,” Harbaugh said. “Well aware of what the record is against Michigan State and Ohio State, we’re 1-4. The record [against] all other opponents is 23-3. We know what the records are.”

The best chance for Harbaugh to start to turn that record around may not even play. The Wolverines offense has started to show signs of life after making a switch to recently named starter Brandon Peters. Peters left last week’s game against Wisconsin due to a concussion. Reports say Peters is progressing and could be cleared in time for the game.

Even though Ohio State has its eyes set on a Big Ten and possibly National Championship they understand the importance of this game on its own. The week Ohio State plays the Wolverines no one utters the name “Michigan” and all “M’s” go missing in Columbus.

“The rivalry is not a one-week deal,” said coach Urban Meyer. “It’s in your blood and in your DNA.”

Senior quarterback JT Barrett will be playing his last game against Michigan and is looking forward to heading the Ann Arbor one last time.

“I don’t think it’s going to be pleasant,” Barrett said. “I’m pretty sure they’re going to hate me. You got to learn to love the hate. I like being hated sometimes. I don’t mind it. They hate us anyway.”

Ohio State center echoed Barrett’s sentiments when speaking about his leader.

“He’s a competitor. He’s one of the greatest competitors in college football right now,” Brice said. “Again, go ahead, bring on the hate. It is a rivalry.”

What: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines
When: Saturday November 25, 2017 at 12:00 ET
Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Watch: FOX
Spread: OSU -12
Over/Under: 50
Money Line: OSU -460, UM +385

Wrestling Lockup With Brandon 11/23/17: NXT Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

NXT returned this week for more NXT action in Houston, Texas. This week, we begin new feuds moving forward after NXT WarGames last Saturday night. Also WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne defended his title against Johnny Gargano.

** NXT TV Card **

- Ruby Riot battled Sonya Deville.
- WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne defended his title against Johnny Gargano.

** NXT **

- Main Roster Call Ups In Action: The first match of the show saw Ruby Riot battle Sonya Deville in one on one action. Sonya Deville debuted this week on the main roster with Monday Night RAW as did Ruby Riot with Smackdown Live. Sonya spends some time in the match going after Ruby's leg, injuring it. Sonya is able to apply a leg submission on Ruby, but Ruby just makes the ropes to escape. Sonya argues with the referee which allows Ruby to hit the arm wringer kick for the win.

- Recapping NXT WarGames: Next up we get a complete recap of NXT WarGames. Aleister Black defeated The Velveteen Dream. Lars Sullivan explains how he felt after beating Kassius Ohno. New NXT Women's Champion Ember Moon is interviewed and says it's a dream come true to win the championship. Drew McIntyre is interviewed and is upset about his torn bicep injury and isn't sure when he'll be back. We get a full recap of the WarGames match between Undisputed Era/Authors of Pain, Roderick Strong and SAnitY.

- WWE United Kingdom Championship On The Line: The main event of the show saw the bruiserweight Pete Dunne defend his WWE United Kingdom Championship against Johnny Gargano. Gargano traps Dunne in the Gargano Escape, but Dunne escapes by biting Gargano. Both men trade shots until Gargano hits a super kick on Dunne and gets a two and a half. Dunne lands a huge shot on Gargano and finishes him off with The Bitter End to retain his title.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Wrestling Lockup With Brandon 11/23/17: Smackdown Live Houston Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Smackdown Live was live in Houston, Texas this week, for their fourth and final show for WWE Survivor Series weekend. The blue brand came up on the losing end of things at the pay per view this past Sunday. How will Smackdown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon and Smackdown Live GM Daniel Bryan rebound from their defeat??

** Smackdown Live Card **

- WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Champion Jey Uso battled Shelton Benjamin.
- The Bludgeon Brothers battled The Hype Bros.
- WWE Smackdown Live Women's Champion Charlotte defended her title against Nattie Neidhart.
- Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn battled Randy Orton and The New Day in a handicap, lumberjack match.

** Smackdown Live **

- Shane McMahon Confronts Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn: Shane says that even in defeat Smackdown Live proved that they will be called the A Show from now on and he's proud of everyone accept for Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Shane calls out Owens and Zayn, who arrive and begin mocking Shane. Shane says that Owens and Zayn have no respect for anyone in the locker room, no respect for the fans and no respect for Shane. Owens and Zayn state that they are valuable, but Shane feels different. Shane calls Owens and Zayn the most self absorbed, crazy, megalomaniacs that have ever stepped foot in a WWE ring. Smackdown Live GM Daniel Bryan interrupts and heads to the ring. Bryan says that Shane has every right to fire Owens and Zayn, but he has a better temporary solution instead of terminating their contracts. Bryan says that since everyone in the locker room hates their guts, tonight it'll be Owens and Zayn vs. Randy Orton and The New Day with the Smackdown Live locker room surrounding the ring as lumberjacks.

- Shelton Benjamin Battled Jey Uso: The first match of the night saw Shelton Benjamin step into the ring in a one on one match against Jey Uso. Chad Gable and Jimmy Uso go at it on the floor until Gable tosses Jimmy into the barricade. Jey with an Uso Kick on Benjamin and then takes out Gable for trying to distract him. Benjamin ends up hitting Pay Dirt on Jey and grabs the win.

- The Ladies Of NXT Debut: NXT's Ruby Riot, Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan arrive backstage, attack and beat down Naomi. Becky Lynch tries to make the save, but gets the three on one treatment and beat down too.

- The Bludgeon Brothers Arrive: Luke Harper and Erick Rowan returned with their new Bludgeon Brothers gimmick. Harper and Rowan make quick work of Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley and get the double team finisher for the win.

- AJ Styles Talks About WWE Survivor Series And Jinder Mahal: Styles says he did his best to defeat Brock Lesnar at WWE Survivor Series, but Lesnar is exactly the beast that he claims to be. Styles says you don't get trophies for second place and he'd love to battle Lesnar again one day. Styles switches gears and says he wants to talk about Jinder Mahal now. Styles dares Mahal to come down to the ring and try to take the WWE World Heavyweight Championship away from him like Mahal claimed he'd do. Mahal appears on the TitanTron and says he's too busy tonight. Mahal says if he would've fought Lesnar like originally planned than Mahal would be called The Beastmaster because he would've defeated Lesnar. Mahal announces that he's getting his rematch for the title at WWE Clash of Champions and will get back what's his. The Singh Brothers suddenly attack Styles from behind, but they both get laid out by Styles.

- Nattie Neidhart Gets Her Title Rematch. The third match of the night saw WWE Smackdown Live Women's Champion Charlotte defend her title against former champion Nattie Neidhart. Nattie ends up getting attacked by Ruby Riot, Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan, as they hit the ring and beat Nattie down. The trio go after Charlotte, who's able to fight them off. Charlotte finally falls victim to the three on one attack and gets beat down.

- Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn's Punishment: The main event of the show saw Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn forced into a three on two handicap match against Randy Orton and The New Day. The Smackdown Live roster was also at ringside serving as lumberjacks. A lumberjack brawl breaks out in the end and chaos errupts. In all the chaos Sami Zayn rolls up Xavier Woods and gets the pinfall. Owens escapes and leaves Zayn in the ring to take a triple team beat down from The New Day. Zayn gets hit with Trouble In Paradise and then The Midnight Hour. Meanwhile backstage, Owens runs into Daniel Bryan. Bryan says he was never going to fire Owens and Zayn, he unlike Shane McMahon recognizes Owens and Zayn's potential.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Podcast 11/21/17: On Thanksgiving Foods, College Rivalry Weekend, Browns Lose Again, Nathan Peterman & More

Wrestling Lockup With Brandon 11/21/17: RAW Houston Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

It's the beginning of the week and time to kick things off in wrestling with Monday Night RAW! This week RAW was live in Houston, Texas, coming off of their WWE Survivor Series pay per view from Sunday night. RAW came out victorious this year, winning 4 matches to 3 and gave RAW bragging rights as the best show. What new feuds would begin as we move ahead to RAW's next pay per view??

** Monday Night RAW Card **

- Samoa Joe battled Finn Balor.
- Asuka battled Dana Brooke.
- WWE RAW World Tag Team Champion Sheamus battled Dean Ambrose.

- Alicia Fox, Mickie James, Bayley and Sasha Banks battled in a Fatal Four Way Match to determine a new number one contender.
- Braun Strowman battled Jason Jordan.
- Noam Dar, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari and Drew Gulak battled Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann, Mustafa Ali and Akira Tozawa in an Eight Man Tag Team Match.
- WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz defended his title against Roman Reigns.

- WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz returned with another edition of Miz TV with Special Guest Roman Reigns.

** RAW Highlights **

- A Split Between The Powers That Be: RAW kicked off with Stephanie McMahon and Triple H bragging about RAW's victory at WWE Survivor Series and how Kurt Angle's job as GM is secure. Angle immediately interrupts, gets in Triple H's face and tells him that if he ever pulls a stunt like that again than he can take this job and shove it. Stephanie warns Angle not to jeopardize his career again as Jason Jordan arrives and demands Angle to give him a match against Triple H. Stephanie tells Jordan that Triple H would humiliate and destroy him. Braun Strowman interrupts next and hits the ring. Triple H stares down Strowman before backing off and leaving with Stephanie. Stephanie announces Jordan vs. Strowman for tonight.

- The Demon Meets The Destroyer Again: Last night at WWE Survivor Series, Finn Balor and Samoa Joe had their issues again while teamed up on Team RAW. The first match of RAW saw Finn Balor and Samoa Joe battle in a one on one match. Balor attempts the Coup de Grace on Joe, but Joe crotches Balor on the ropes. Joe wraps up Balor in the Coquina Clutch submission and chokes out Balor for the win.

- Asuka Stays Dominate: Last night at WWE Survivor Series, Asuka was the sole survivor of Team RAW after fighting off being left in a two on one against Nattie Neidhart and Tamina. The second match of the night saw Asuka battle Dana Brooke in a one on one match. Dana litterly stood no chance what so ever against Asuka as Asuka made quick work of Dana. Asuka knocked Dana out with an Asuka Kick to score the pinfall.

- The Shield Ruin Miz TV: The Miz, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel are back for another exciting edition of Miz TV. After introducing Roman Reigns three times, he finally appears with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose. The Shield are hyped up after defeating The New Day at WWE Survivor Series. Rollins and Ambrose are plotting to win back the tag team titles. Reigns says he needs a title and asks Miz if he's free tonight to defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship. The Shield end up attacking and destroying Axel and Dallas as Miz runs away and watches the carnage from the ramp.

- Sheamus Enters The Ambrose Asylum: The third match of the night saw Sheamus and Dean Ambrose battle in a one on one action. The action ended up on the floor where Cesaro and Seth Rollins traded blows. Rollins unloads on Cesaro, distracting Sheamus. Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds on Sheamus and grabs the pinfall win.

- #1 Contenders Match, A Debut And A Surprise Return: Alexa Bliss was out to complain that she didn't have enough time to prepare for Charlotte at WWE Survivor Series, after taking the loss. Mickie James interrupted to inform Alexa that we're sick of hearing her excuses. Bayley interrupts and tells Mickie to step aside because Bayley wants a title shot. Sasha Banks interrupts next and demands a title shot because the WWE needs a Boss. Alicia Fox is out next and demands a title shot for leading Team RAW to victory at WWE Survivor Series. Kurt Angle interrupts and announces a Fatal Four Way Match right now between the four ladies. The match ends in a no contest after Paige returns from her two year absence and arrives at ringside. Paige says she's back, but didn't come alone. Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose hit the ring and attack Mickie and Sasha. Paige drops Bayley with a kick as Alicia runs away. Mandy and Sonya lay out Mickie and Sasha as Paige lays out Bayley with the RamPaige.

- The Big Red Machine Returns From Hell: Last week, Braun Strowman put Kane through the mat, sending him back to hell. This week, Kane returned, interrupted the Strowman vs. Jason Jordan match and attacked Strowman. Kane beats down Strowman with a steel chair and then uses the steel steps to jam the steel chair into Strowman's throat. Strowman shoves away WWE Medics and refuses medical attention.

- Still The Champ, How You Doin'?: Enzo Amore is out with Noam Dar, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari and Drew Gulak and brags about defeating Kalisto at WWE Survivor Series. Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali and Akira Tozawa interrupt and head to the ring. Enzo asks if they're here to join the Zo Train. Alexander says they're here to earn a title shot. Swann calls Enzo nothing but a catchphrase and a t-shirt without his boys backing him up. A brawl breaks out between both groups as Enzo escapes and watches the chaos from outside the ring. This sets up an eight man tag team match that sees Alexander hit the Lumbar Check on Dar and then Ali hits the 450 Splash for the win.

- Matt Hardy Interrupts Elias' Concert: Elias is in the ring with his guitar. Elias sings about defeating Matt Hardy last night at WWE Survivor Series, which brings out Hardy. Hardy and Elias start swinging and brawl all over the ring. Hardy goes for the Twist of Fate, but Elias counters and escapes the ring.

- The Miz Defends The Intercontinental Championship: The main event of the show saw The Miz forced into defending his title by RAW GM Kurt Angle against Roman Reigns. Reigns with a near fall Superman Punch on The Miz brings Sheamus and Cesaro out for the distraction. Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Reigns, but Reigns kicks out at two and a half. Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose hit ringside and start brawling with Sheamus and Cesaro. Miz is now distracted and gets run over by a Reigns spear. Reigns covers for the win and RAW closes with a new WWE Intercontinental Champion.

Monday, November 20, 2017

WWE Survivor Series Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

What's up Triple Threat CLE fans, I'm back with your WWE Survivor Series recap from Sunday night's pay per view, live at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. This year's WWE Survivor Series was the annual RAW vs. Smackdown Live event with both shows competing against each other in matches. Which brand came out on top??

** Survivor Series Card **

- WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar battled WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles.
- WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz battled WWE United States Champion Baron Corbin.
- WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions Sheamus and Cesaro battled WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Champions The Usos.
- WWE RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss battled WWE Smackdown Live Women's Champion Charlotte.
- WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore defended his title against Kalisto.
- RAW's The Shield battled Smackdown Live's The New Day.
- "Men's 5-On-5 Elimination Match": Team RAW (Kurt Angle, Braun Strowman, Finn Balor, Samoa Joe and Triple H) battled Team Smackdown Live: (Shane McMahon, Randy Orton, Bobby Roode, Shinsuke Nakamura and John Cena).
- "Women's 5-On-5 Elimination Match": Team RAW (Alicia Fox, Nia Jax, Bayley, Sasha Banks and Asuka) battled Team Smackdown Live (Becky Lynch, Naomi, Tamina, Carmella and Nattie Neidhart).
- Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn battled Breezango.
- Matt Hardy battled Elias Samson.

** Survivor Series PreShow **

- Matt Hardy vs. Elias Samson: The match closes out with Elias grounding Hardy with an arm bar submission. Hardy escapes and hits a Side Effect on Elias on the apron. Hardy hits Elias with his one good arm, sends Elias head first into the turnbuckle, hits a running clothesline and then a bulldog. Hardy dodges Elias and gets a near fall Side Effect. Hardy hits a charging Elias with an elbow and then an elbow drop for a near fall. Elias counters the Twist of Fate and sends Hardy into the ring post shoulder first. Elias hits Drift Away on Hardy and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Elias Samson, by pinfall.

- "WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match": Enzo Amore (c) vs. Kalisto: The match closes out with Enzo grounding Kalisto. Enzo counters the Salida Del Sol, sends Kalisto into the corner and hits stomps. Enzo misses a diving forearm and hits the turnbuckle. Kalisto hits a moonsault and unloads more offense on Enzo. Kalisto hits a knee, a Death Valley Bomb, kicks Enzo in the face and then a hurricanrana into a modified DDT. Enzo counters the Salida Del Sol and tries to run away. Kalisto goes after Enzo and gets clocked in the face. Enzo sends Kalisto into an exposed turnbuckle, hits JawdonZo and scores the pinfall to retain his title.
Winner: Enzo Amore, by pinfall, to retain the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

- Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Tyler Breeze and Fandango: The match closes out with Breezango double teaming Zayn. Zayn fights back with a clothesline on Breeze as Owens talks trash. Owens unloads on Breeze, Sami tags back in and stops Breeze from tagging out. Owens tags back in, hits a senton and gets a near fall. Fandango finally hot tags and unloads on Owens and Zayn. Fandango gets a near fall DDT on Zayn. Owens attacks Breeze and lays him out on the floor. Fandango drops Zayn, climbs the ropes and goes for Last Dance. Owens pulls Zayn out of the way, making Fandango miss. Owens hits the Pop Up Power Bomb on Fandango and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, by pinfall.

** WWE Survivor Series **

- The Shield vs. The New Day: The match closes out with Rollins hitting a super kick on Woods as Reigns and Ambrose send Big E and Kofi into the barricade. The Shield go for the triple power bomb, but Big E pulls Reigns outside and sends him into the steel steps. Kofi hits Trouble In Paradise on Rollins. The New Day triple team Reigns outside. The New Day lay out Ambrose, Kofi leaps over Big E and Woods with a splash and Big E leaps off Woods with a splash. Big E scoops Rollins and Ambrose and New Day hit a Super Midnight Hour. Reigns returns, spears Big E and stops the pinfall. All six men start brawling, Ambrose gets tossed out, Rollins takes Woods out, Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds on the floor and Rollins hits a knee on the floor. Kofi misses a stomp on Reigns and gets speared. The Shield lift Kofi up to the top rope and hit a Super Triple Power Bomb to score the pinfall.
Winners: The Shield, by pinfall.

- "Women's 5-On-5 Elimination Match": Team RAW (Alicia Fox, Nia Jax, Bayley, Sasha Banks and Asuka) battled Team Smackdown Live (Becky Lynch, Naomi, Tamina, Carmella and Nattie Neidhart):

** First Elimination: Becky goes for the Dis Arm Her submission on Alicia. Alicia grabs the ropes for the rope break. Bayley blind tags in as Becky hits a Bexploder on Alicia. Bayley rolls up Becky and scores the pinfall. RAW leads 5-4.

** Second Elimination: Bayley hits an elbow on Carmella and then tosses Tamina outside. Carmella comes back with a super kick on Bayley. Tamina climbs the ropes and hits the Superfly Splash on Bayley for the pinfall. Tied 4-4.

** Third Elimination: Naomi takes out Nia outside. Tamina ducks a Nia clothesline and hits a super kick. Tamina hits a crossbody off the steel steps on Nia, taking her out. Nia can't beat the ten count and gets counted out. Smackdown Live leads 4-3.

** Fourth Elimination: Alicia counters a Naomi split legged moonsault. Naomi counters a tilt a whirl back breaker. Naomi gets a pinfall on Alicia that looked like a two count but it's counted as a pinfall. Smackdown Live leads at 4-2.

** Fifth Elimination: Sasha quickly applies the Banks Statement submission on Naomi and gets the tap out. Smackdown Live leads 3-2.

** Sixth Elimination: Carmella hits a Bronco Buster on Asuka, taunts Sasha and then slaps Asuka. Carmella ends up getting knocked out by an Asuka kick for the pinfall. Tied 2-2.

** Seventh Elimination: Sasha traps Nattie in the Banks Statement submission, but Tamina breaks the hold. Nattie gets Sasha in the corner and then traps Sasha in the Sharpshooter submission. Tamina knocks Asuka off the apron as Sasha taps out. Smackdown Live leads 2-1.

** Eighth Elimination: Nattie and Tamina double team Asuka. Tamina with a near fall powerslam. Tamina misses the Superfly Splash on Asuka allowing Asuka to hook Tamina in an armbar submission and get the tap out. Tied 1-1.

** Final Elimination: We're down to Asuka vs. Nattie Neidhart. Asuka counters the Sharpshooter submission and Nattie counters a leg submission from Asuka. Asuka ducks a clothesline and lands a kick on Nattie. Asuka traps Nattie in the Asuka Lock submission and gets the tap out for the victory.
Winner and Sole Survivor: Asuka.

- The Miz vs. Baron Corbin: The match closes out with Miz taking out Corbin's leg and applies the Figure Four submission. Corbin escapes and hits Deep Six on Miz for a near fall. Corbin limps around, but unloads on Miz. Corbin catches Miz in mid air and goes for a choke slam, but Miz counters. Corbin goes to the floor, nails Curtis Axel and then clotheslines Miz. Corbin pulls Bo Dallas into the ring and lays him out with End of Days. Miz with a near fall rollup during the chaos. Miz counters End of Days and gets a near fall DDT. Miz unloads Yes Kicks on Corbin, but misses the last one. Miz hits a pair of drop kicks on Corbin in the corner. Miz charges a third time, gets caught and planted with End of Days. Corbin covers and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Baron Corbin, by pinfall.

- Sheamus and Cesaro vs. The Usos: The match closes out with Sheamus getting White Noise countered. Jey knocks Cesaro to the floor and sends Sheamus into the ring post. Sheamus catches Jey in mid air and he and Cesaro hit a double team White Noise for a near fall. Jimmy gets tossed outside by Sheamus and Cesaro. Jey fights off a double team, but gets power bombed by Cesaro. Jimmy returns and hits a super kick on Cesaro. Jey hits a Samoan Drop on Sheamus and gets a near fall. Jey lands a kick to the head of Sheamus. The Usos double team Cesaro and drill him with double super kicks. Sheamus misses the Brogue Kick and eats double super kicks. Jimmy suicide dives onto Cesaro outside as Jey hits the Uso Splash on Sheamus and scores the pinfall.
Winners: The Usos, by pinfall.

- Charlotte vs. Alexa Bliss: The match closes out with Alexa unloading on Charlotte's ribs and hits a sunset bomb for a near fall. Both ladies trade shots and Charlotte lands chops. Alexa traps Charlotte in a guillotine choke submission. Charlotte escapes and hits a sitdown power bomb for a near fall. Alexa counters the Figure Four submission by punching Charlotte in the face. Charlotte hits Natural Selection on Alexa for a near fall. Charlotte misses a moonsault as Alexa moves out of the way. Charlotte hits a spear and both ladies are down. Alexa hits a running drop kick and unloads on Charlotte's ribs again. Alexa stomps on Charlotte and talks trash. Alexa goes for Twisted Bliss, but Charlotte gets her knees up for the block. Charlotte hits the Big Boot and then traps Alexa in the Figure Eight submission for the tap out win.
Winner: Charlotte, by submission.

- Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles: The match closes out with Styles being dominated, but goes after Lesnar's legs. Lesnar counters a moonsault and then a tornado DDT and plants Styles face first into the mat. Styles hits the Pele Kick but gets caught going for a springboard and planted with a german suplex. Styles takes Lesnar outside and hits a forearm. Styles sends Lesnar into the steel steps and then nails a flying punch on Lesnar. Back in the ring, Styles hits an enziguri and then a springboard moonsault.

Styles hits a springboard 450 on Lesnar for a near fall. Lesnar counters the Styles Clash, Styles counters the F5 and traps Lesnar in the Calf Crusher submission. Lesnar grabs Styles by the head and slams him repeatedly into the mat to break the hold. Styles counters the F5 and hits the Phenomenal Forearm on Lesnar for a near fall. Styles goes for another Phenomenal Forearm, but gets caught and planted with the F5. Lesnar covers and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Brock Lesnar, by pinfall.

- "Men's 5-On-5 Elimination Match": Team RAW (Kurt Angle, Braun Strowman, Finn Balor, Samoa Joe and Triple H) vs. Team Smackdown Live: (Shane McMahon, Randy Orton, Bobby Roode, Shinsuke Nakamura and John Cena):

** First Elimination: Nakamura takes out Joe and then Balor. Nakamura counters a Triple H Pedigree and nails the Kinshasa, but Strowman blind tagged in. Strowman hits the running power slam on Nakamura and scores the pinfall. RAW leads 5-4.

** Second Elimination: Roode goes after Strowman's legs and then hits a Blockbuster for a near fall. Roode counters the running power slam and Strowman counters the second Blockbuster. Strowman hits the running power slam on Roode and scores the pinfall. RAW leads 5-3.

- Third Elimination: During the third fall all 5 members of Smackdown Live attack Strowman and suplex him through the announcers table. Angle and Triple of Team RAW argue until they get knocked into each other. Joe hits an inverted atomic drop, a big boot and a senton on Cena for a near fall. Joe hits the Uranage as Balor tags himself in. Joe tags himself back in and he and Balor argue. Cena hits an AA on Joe then an AA on Balor. Cena with another AA on Joe and scores the pinfall. RAW leads 4-3.

** Fourth Elimination: Cena hits shoulder tackles, a slam and goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Angle. Angle counters and traps Cena in the Ankle Lock submission. Cena escapes and goes for an AA. Angle counters and hits the Angle Slam, but Shane stops the pinfall. Balor hits Coup de Grace on Cena and Angle follows with another Angle Slam for the pinfall. RAW leads 4-2.

** Fifth Elimination: Balor and Orton trade shots and then Balor sends Shane into the barricade. Balor hits a Slingblade and a drop kick on Orton. Balor misses the Coup de Grace and Orton hits the RKO on Balor for the pinfall. RAW leads 3-2.

** Sixth Elimination: During the sixth fall, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn hit the ring and interrupt the match by attacking Shane McMahon on the floor. Owens and Zayn beat down Shane and toss him over the announcers table. Shane returns fire with steel chair shots on Owens and Zayn. Owens rolls into the ring to escape, but gets hit with an RKO by Orton. Shane unloads more chair shots on Zayn, chasing him up the ramp. Strowman suddenly tags himself in and clotheslines Orton. Strowman with the running power slam on Orton for the pinfall. RAW leads 3-1.

** Seventh Elimination: Shane now left all alone unloads on Angle. Shane gets a near fall rollup and a near fall DDT. Angle hits the Angle Slam on Shane and then locks in the Ankle Lock submission. Shane fights for his life and refuses to tap out. Triple H suddenly grabs Angle and lays him out with a Pedigree, saving Shane. Triple H lays Shane on Angle for the pinfall. RAW leads 2-1.

** Final Elimination: Triple H stares down Braun Strowman from across the ring after helping Shane. Triple H helps Shane to his feet and checks on him. Triple H suddenly hits the Pedigree on Shane and scores the pinfall.
Winners and Sole Survivors: Triple H and Braun Strowman.

- After the match, Triple H is smiling at what he did while Strowman just stares at him. Triple H continues to celebrate when suddenly Strowman grabs Triple H by the throat in the corner. Strowman warns Triple H that if he ever pulls a stunt like this and makes Strowman look stupid again he'll pay for it. Triple H tries to attack Strowman from behind and goes for a Pedigree. Strowman counters and hits two straight running power slams on Triple H to end the show.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

On TV This Week 11/19 - 11/25

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

SUNDAY 11/19

NFL
Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys (NBC, 8:20pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Boise State vs. Iowa State (ESPN 2, 7:30pm)
Temple vs. Clemson (ESPN 2, 9:30pm)
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2017 American Music Awards, hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross (ABC, 8pm)

Search Party, PREMIERE (TBS, 10pm)

MONDAY 11/20

NFL
Atlanta Falcons @ Seattle Seahawks (ESPN, 8:15pm)

NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic (NBA TV, 7pm)

NHL
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Buffalo Sabres (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Molloy @ St. John's (FOX Sports 1, 6:30pm)
Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State (ESPN 2, 7pm)
Creighton vs. UCLA (ESPNU, 7pm)
Hampton @ Xavier (FOX Sports 1, 8:30pm)
Notre Dame vs. Chaminade (ESPNU, 9pm)
Baylor vs. Wisconsin (ESPN 2, 9:30pm)

TUESDAY 11/21

NBA
Chicago Bulls @ Los Angeles Lakers (NBA TV, 10:30pm)

NHL
Edmonton Oilers @ St. Louis Blues (NBC Sports, 8pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Legends Classic, Final: Penn State vs. Texas A&M (ESPN 2, 6pm)
Michigan vs. Chaminade (ESPN 2, 8pm)
Baylor vs. Creighton (ESPN 2, 10pm)
Notre Dame vs. LSU (ESPN, 10:30pm)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Kent State @ Akron (ESPNU, 7pm)

SOCCER
MLS: Toronto FC @ Columbus Crew SC (ESPN, 8pm)
MLS: Seattle Sounders FC @ Houston Dynamo (FOX Sports 1, 9:30pm)
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Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, FINALE (A&E, 8pm)

The Challenge: Dirty 30, FINALE (MTV, 9pm)
Dancing With The Stars, LIVE FINALE (ABC, 9pm)
Who Killed Tupac?, PREMIERE (A&E, 9pm)

The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars, PREMIERE (MTV, 10pm)
Chicago Med, PREMIERE (NBC, 10pm)
Checked Inn, PREMIERE (OWN, 10pm)
Tosh.0, FINALE (Comedy Central, 10pm)
The Jim Jefferies Show, FINALE (Comedy Central, 10:30pm)

WEDNESDAY 11/22

NBA
Brooklyn Nets @ Cleveland Cavaliers (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
Golden State Warriors @ Oklahoma City Thunder (ESPN, 8pm)
Los Angeles Lakers @ Sacramento Kings (ESPN, 10:30pm)

NHL
Calgary Flames @ Columbus Blue Jackets (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
Chicago Blackhawks @ Tampa Bay Lightning (NBC Sports, 7:30pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
(ESPN 2, 8pm)
(ESPNU, 10pm)
Utah vs. UNLV (ESPN 2, 12:30am)
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iHeartRadio Music Festival Night 1 (The CW, 8pm)
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (ABC, 8pm)
The Wall, FINALE (NBC, 8pm)
Forged In Fire: Bladesgiving, PREMIERE (History, 8pm)

A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving Special (NBC, 9pm)
The Shannara Chronicles, FINALE (Spike, 9pm & 10pm)

Stan Against Evil, FINALE (IFC, 10pm & 10:30pm)

THURSDAY 11/23

NFL
Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions (FOX, 12:30pm)
Los Angeles Chargers @ Dallas Cowboys (CBS, 4:30pm)
New York Giants @ Washington Redskins (NBC, 8:30pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Portland State vs. Duke (ESPN, 4:30pm)
Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (ESPN 2, 5pm)
Butler vs. Texas (ESPN 2, 7pm)
Arizona State vs. Kansas State (FOX Sports 1, 7:30pm)
Connecticut vs. Oregon (ESPNU, 9pm)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Mississippi @ Mississippi State (ESPN, 7:30pm)
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30th Anniversary of Soul Train Special (BET, 10pm)

FRIDAY 11/24

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Miami @ Pittsburgh (ABC, 12pm)
Navy @ Houston (ESPN, 12pm)
Baylor @ TCU (FOX Sports 1, 12pm)
Missouri @ Arkansas (CBS, 2:30pm)
South Florida @ UCF (ABC, 3:30pm)
Iowa @ Nebraska (FOX Sports 1, 4pm)

Virginia Tech @ Virginia (ESPN, 8pm)
Texas Tech @ Texas (FOX, 8pm)
California @ UCLA (FOX Sports 1, 10:30pm)

NBA
Charlotte Hornets @ Cleveland Cavaliers (FOX Sports Ohio/NBA TV, 8pm)
Chicago Bulls @ Golden State Warriors (NBA TV, 10:30pm)

NHL
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Boston Bruins (NBC, 1pm)

NFL
A Football Life: Joe Gibbs (NFL, 9pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
(ESPN 2, 7pm)
(FOX Sports 1, 8pm)
(ESPN 2, 9pm)
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iHeartRadio Music Festival Night 2 (The CW, 8pm)
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (NBC, 8pm)
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (ABC, 8pm)
Frosty The Snowman (CBS, 8pm)
Frosty Returns (CBS, 8:30pm)
DreamWorks' Trolls Holiday (NBC, 8:30pm)

Grammys Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special (CBS, 9pm)
Savage Kingdom: Uprising, PREMIERE (NatGeo Wild, 9pm)

The Rap Game, PREMIERE (Lifetime, 10pm)

SATURDAY 11/25

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Ohio State @ Michigan (FOX, 12pm)
Georgia @ Georgia Tech (ABC, 12pm)
Florida State @ Florida (ESPN, 12pm)
Indiana @ Purdue (ESPN 2, 12pm)

Alabama @ Auburn (CBS, 3:30pm)
Wisconsin @ Minnesota (ABC, 3:30pm)
Penn State @ Maryland (Big Ten, 3:30pm)
Iowa State @ Kansas State (ESPN 2, 3:30pm)
West Virginia @ Oklahoma (ESPN, 3:45pm)

Oregon State @ Oregon (ESPN 2, 7pm)
Clemson @ South Carolina (ESPN, 7:30pm)
Notre Dame @ Stanford (ABC, 8pm)

NBA
New York Knicks @ Houston Rockets (NBA TV, 8pm)

NHL
Washington Capitals @ Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL, 7pm)

SOCCER
Premier League: Liverpool FC vs. Chelsea FC (NBC, 12:30pm)

MMA & BOXING
BOXING: Sergey Kovalev vs. Vyacheslav Shabranskyy (HBO, 10pm)

OTHER SPORTS
FIS Alpine Skiing: Women's World Cup Giant Slalom (NBC, 3pm)
Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix Skate America (NBC, 4pm)
The National Dog Show (NBC, 8pm)
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MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island (HBO, 8pm)
MOVIE: The Comedian (Starz, 8pm)

Lip Sync Battle: Soul Train Special (BET, 8pm)
Robbie The Reindeer In Hooves Of Fire (CBS, 8pm)
Robbie The Reindeer In Legend Of The Lost Tribe (CBS, 8:30pm)

The Story Of Santa Claus (CBS, 9pm)

Saturday Night Live; (NBC, 11:30pm)