What If? - A WWE Diary

AceCodey · February 3, 2013

Introduction

There is a question that every wrestling fan asks at some point. Weather they are a fan of the Sports Entertainment phenomenon that is World Wrestling Entertainment, the more all-action, high flying, jaw-dropping sensation that is Total Nonstop Action, the pure art wrestling style of Ring of Honour or any other promotion to have ever seen combatants fight it out in the squared circle, the question is always the same....

What if I was in control?

As far as "what if's" go, there are a staggering amount of them in the sport of Professional Wrestling and a lot of them are high stakes. One company that has become synonymous with "what if's" is Vincent Kennedy McMahons World Wrestling Entertainment, formerly known as the World Wrestling Federation.

What if WCW did not go bankrupt when it did? Would the WWE have been beaten or would they somehow pull through?

What if the Montreal Screwjob never took place, would Bret Hart live up to his promise of relinquishing the WWF Championship, or would he have taken it to WCW with him and discarded it?

What if The Rock had made it into American Football and never looked back? What if Stone Cold Steve Austin was never given a chance? What if The Undertaker's Streak didn't start?

So. Many. Questions.

January 2013 saw big news for the WWE, most notably the Royal Rumble. And that is why I have selected the very first week of January as my starting point for this story. There are hundreds of paths to follow, but there can be only one ending.

AceCodey · February 3, 2013

State of the WWE - Part One

State of the WWE Part One - Company Information

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Name: World Wrestling Entertainment

Initials: WWE

Owner: Vincent Kennedy McMahon

Head Booker: Open Spot

History

World Wrestling Entertainment (or WWE for future reference) is the current leader in Professional Wrestling and the undisputed most dominant promotion of it's kind. Opened back in 1952, the WWE was originally founded by Boxing Promoter Roderick James McMahon and Joseph Raymond Mondt, named the Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC) and the promotion soon became a member of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)

However, November 1954 saw Roderick McMahon die. One of Mondt's associates, Ray Fabiani, brought in Vincent James McMahon, the son of Roderick McMahon. Together, Vincent and Joseph proved to be successful, owning 70% of the NWA's booking.

Vincent and Joseph left the NWA in 1963 and re-named CWC to World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Joseph left the WWWF in the late sixties and Vincent rejoined the NWA in 1971. In 1979, the WWWF was renamed to World Wrestling Federation (WWF)

In 1980, Vincent Kennedy McMahon, son of Vincent James McMahon, founded Titan Sports and bought the WWF from his father in 1982. WWF left the NWA in 1983. The WWF began offering T.V broadcasts to territories across the United States, as well as signing huge stars to long deals, such as Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper.

1985 saw the first Wrestlemania and in 1993, the WWF started offering weekly shows in the form of WWF Monday Night Raw. However, competitors WCW started airing Monday Night Nitro in 1995 and the Monday Night Wars began.

WWF began to lose the Monday Night Wars in a significant way, so a new time came for the WWF, the Attitude Era. The Attitude Era saw the creation of new stars like The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin, while Vincent Kennedy McMahon used the controversy of the Montreal Screwjob to create his Mr. McMahon persona.

WWF eventually managed to defeat WCW and went on to buy both WCW's assets and ECW's. 2002 saw the WWF change it's name to World Wrestling Entertainment and the beginning of a Brand Split.

Recently however, the WWE has been criticized of becoming lazy, now that all serious threats to their business are gone. A PG Rating being enforced saw the loss of many interesting match types and the WWE's Woman's Division has dropped in quality significantly.

However, there is a new opening for Head Booker of the company, so it might just be time to "shake things up again".

AceCodey · February 4, 2013

State of the WWE - Part Two

State of the WWE Part Two - Roster of WWE Talent

Superstars

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Left to Right

Top Row: Alberto Del Rio, Antonio Cesaro, Big E Langston, Brodus Clay, Christian Cage, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and Curt Hawkins.

Second Row: Damien Sandow, Daniel Bryan, Darren Young, David Otunga, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre and Epico.

Third Row: Evan Bourne, Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, Jack Swagger, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jinder Mahal and John Cena.

Fourth Row: JTG, Justin Gabriel, Kane, Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, Mason Ryan, Primo and Randy Orton

Fifth Row: Rey Mysterio, Roman Reigns, R-Truth, Ryback, Santino Marella, Seth Rollins, Sheamus and Sin Cara

Sixth Row: Ted DiBiase, Tensai, The Big Show, The Great Khali, The Miz, The Rock, The Undertaker and Titus O'Neil.

Bottom Row: Tyson Kidd, Wade Barrett, Yoshi Tatsu and Zack Ryder.

Divas

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Top Row: AJ, Aksana, Alicia Fox, Cameron, Eve Torres, Kaitlyn, Layla and Naomi

Bottom Row: Natalya, Rosa Mendes, Tamina Snuka

Tag Teams

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Top Row: Prime Time Players, Primo and Epico, Rey-Cara, Team Hell No, The Rhode Scolars, The Uso's.

Stables

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Top Row: Three Man Band (Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre) and The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins).[

AceCodey · February 5, 2013

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End of 2012 Top 5 - Best and Worst Gimmicks - 1st of Jan, 2013

And so, here we are, 1st of January, 2013! 2012 has been an exciting year for WWE and has seen some of the most interesting gimmicks and personalities emerge. However, not all has been good, for there are some gimmicks that just make fans of the WWE cringe. But the past is the past, let's move on...

Psych. I'm going to be re-visiting the dreadful, terrible decisions made by the booking team, as well as the fantastic gimmicks that prove to be some of the best this business has seen.

Top 5 Best - Number Five

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Wade Barrett's "Bare Knuckle Fighter"

Wade Barrett was injured on the 20th of February, 2012 and was off-screen for quite some time. During the hype for his return, he was quoted as saying it was time to "re-ignite the flame". Barrett later returned, sporting a much more brawl-based approach with a matching finisher, terribly named, The Bullhammer.

Barrett was a Bare Knuckle Fighter for reals, fighting on the mean streets of London, so he is perfectly suited to his new gimmick and it has helped him to jog everyone's memory on how dangerous the man is, as well as helping him to become the Intercontinental Champion.

Top Five Worst - Number Five

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Antonio Cesaro's "Lover of the Nation, Hater of the People."

Now don't get me wrong, Antonio is a great performer with wrestling skills that are second to few, but the simple truth is, Cesaro's gimmick kinda sucks.

Not only is it very similar to the plain generic "I'm foreign, I hate Americans" gimmick, but they don't even pull it off properly. The idea is that Cesaro hates Americans but likes America, but it just doesn't work. So we have a Swiss Heel coming down to the ring wearing a U.S Flag covered jacket, matching trunks and holding a huge god damn U.S Flag.

One thing that is impressive though, is that it got those damn Americans to stop chanting "USA, USA, USA" every time a single shred of American patriotism is shown.

Top Five Best - Number Four

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AJ Lee's "Crazy Diva"

AJ Lee has become undoubtedly the most popular diva on the WWE Roster and there is a fine, fine reason for that. AJ started out being the lowly manager of Daniel Bryan, got dumped and then went insane. Then she became the manager of CM Punk and played a key part in the CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and Kane rivalry.

And finally, she turned heel by pushing John Cena off a ladder and aligning with Dolph Ziggler. AJ was fantastic at acting crazy and has become extremely popular because of it. Hat's off to her.

Top Five Worst - Number Four

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John Cena's "Down and Out"

For the course of 2012, John Cena has been playing a sort of gimmick that revolves around him not being able to win the big one, the big one in this case being either his match against The Rock, or his 13th ****ing World Title.

This gimmick is terrible frankly because it is not even believable. John Cena is the resident Superman of the WWE and he's been given that moniker for a reason. Hell, take Extreme Rules as an example. Brock Lesnar spends 20 minutes being the shit out of Mr. Cena, only for John to summon the magic strength of lifting up Brock Lesnar and dumping him onto some steps to win.

The worst part is, this means 2013 will probably see Cena back in the spotlight. Again.

Top Five Best - Number Three

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Damien Sandow's "The Enlightened One"

Damien Sandow has already become extremely popular to the Internet in the short time he's been back in the WWE (He was Idol Stevens). Sandow's gimmick is very entertaining, an excellent way to gain heat and is overall just awesome.

Damien possess great charisma and is easily able to pull off some fun lines, using a very high level of vocabulary. And of course...his catchphrase.

Your Welcome.

Top Five Worst - Number Three

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Brodus Clay, Naomi and Cameron's "Funkasaurus"

Brodus Clay is about a good wrestler as I am a good bowler, so in short, very bad. So it astounds me how much screen time he gets in favour of say, Tyson Kidd. Then again, if Tyson Kidd did have screen time, it'd probably be him getting squashed by Brodus.

Clay's gimmick is not entertaining to anyone over the age of maybe 10 and frankly the entire dance he does is a big time waster.

Now then, on to Naomi and Cameron. These two were both professional wrestlers and now look at them. Well, Naomi anyway, don't know too much about Cameron. Naomi was a member of NXT Divas and I believe she came second after AJ. Or was it Kaitlyn?

Top Five Best - Number Two

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The Shield's "Guardians of Justice"

The Shield are some of the brightest individuals in the WWE, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose are great wrestlers with charisma, Roman Reigns is related to The Rock and he's big. So obviously, these guys needed a good gimmick to debut, WWE hit the nail right on the head.

The Shield have dubbed themselves as defenders of justice, interfering whenever something unjust should take place. Now, at the moment, they seem to be another heel group, but if they start edging more towards the whole defenders of justice, this could be interesting.

But more on topic, they are great at their roles and the gimmick has made them one of the more interesting parts of Raw.

Top Five Worst - Number Two

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Three Man Band's "Fake Rockers"

Now then, let's talk about the crap stable in WWE. Three Man Band, or 3MB if your one of those hipster people who text every five seconds, consist of Jinder Mahal, Heath Slater and Drew McIntyre. So WWE took three of the most un-charismatic members of their roster and gave them a fake rockers gimmick.

My main problem with this is with how far Drew McIntyre has fallen. Back in 2009, he was "The Choosen One", winning Intercontinental Championships and battling with people like John Morrison, Matt Hardy and Edge. Now he's wearing leather.

3MB need to dissolve soon or at least get a gimmick change and become serious.

Top Five Best - Number One

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Well, here we go, the moment everyone has been waiting for. The official WWE Best Gimmick of 2012 Champion is....

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CM Punk's "Commander of Respect"

CM Punk has blown up in the WWE and has been riding high since his "shoot" promo in mid 2011. Since then, Punk ran with a "Voice of the Voiceless" gimmick and it worked. Punk has held the WWE Title for over a year now and will hopefully hold on to the title for a little longer. However, some began to believe he was becoming boring.

The 1000th episode of Raw changed that. Punk, frustrated over The Rock disrespecting him turned heel and attacked Rocky, add in Paul Heyman and there we go, new Punk.

Punk has performed exceptionally well with his new gimmick and probably will continue to be one of the key players in WWE.

Top Five Worst - Number One

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And now for the part that I was looking forward to. The official WWE Worst Gimmick of 2012 Champion is......

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Natalya's "Flatulence"

Oh WWE, you bloody idiots. Natalya sported a "flatulence" gimmick for a brief while in WWE and it was only brief because she stopped appearing on Raw for quite some time. I wish I was kidding.

Seriously, her gimmick was that she would fart, usually in useless scenes that were created just for the purpose of her farting. And sometimes in matches as well. Now, this is a stupid gimmick anyway. But WWE, why the hell would you give this shit (pun intended) to one of your best Divas available and A ****ING MEMBER OF THE HART FAMILY?

I feel sorry for Nattie, she's sunk down into obscurity so much that she might as well leave and go to TNA, 'cause I don't even see her contract lasting with the WWE.

Article written by Ryan Hatfield. Pictures taken from PSD-Dreams.com

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AceCodey · February 5, 2013

WWE.com

Launch of the WWE Network and more!

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What's up WWE Universe? We are very proud here at WWE.com to announce that starting today, the WWE Network is up and running! From now on, Monday Night Raw, Friday Night Smackdown, our newest show and Wednesday Night Next Gen will be airing there and only there!

Use your remote and enter numbers 455 to get to the WWE Network, other regions however may have to contact their local service providers.

Also, PPV Events will be purchasable from the WWE Network and will be watchable at their regular times and prices.

Now, another announcement to make is that from this point onward, our developmental promotion, NXT, will be closing down and therefore cutting ties with us. Wednesday Night Next Gen will be the home of all rookies that enter the WWE, they can then work themselves up to our Main Brands and to championship glory.

That's all for now, but more will come soon, so don't forget to check back!

One more thing, WWE Next Gen will be needing a roster and we would like you, the WWE Universe, to send your suggestions. We will be accepting Superstars and Divas, former members of the NXT Roster are welcome but former members of the WWE Roster are not. Please include a video of your specified superstar, be it them cutting a promo, wrestling or a mash-up of some of their best moves.

Written by WWE.com Chief Editor Aaron Clark

LucianCarter · February 5, 2013

One more thing, WWE Next Gen will be needing a roster and we would like you, the WWE Universe, to send your suggestions. We will be accepting Superstars and Divas, former members of the NXT Roster are welcome but former members of the WWE Roster are not. Please include a video of your specified superstar, be it them cutting a promo, wrestling or a mash-up of some of their best moves.

Don Paysan

Big Roguey · February 5, 2013

Bane Maddox speaks JUSTICE! He's the hero you need!

Top Ten Of Sami Callihan

Super Dragon. 'Nuff said.

AceCodey · February 5, 2013

WWE Raw Card

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WWE Raw - 8pm Central

Live from the TD Garden, New England!

Monday, Week One of January, 2013

CM Punk, The Big Show, Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, The Miz, Ryback and Kofi Kingston

Dean Ambrose vs. R-Truth

CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio

Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins

Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena

Predictions Welcome

Big Roguey · February 5, 2013

CM Punk, The Big Show, Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, The Miz, Ryback and Kofi Kingston

Dean Ambrose vs. R-Truth

CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio

Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins

Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena

Bane Maddox needs to be here soon. He'll improve your ratings tenfold.

NWAvsWWF · February 5, 2013

CM Punk, The Big Show, Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, The Miz, Ryback and Kofi Kingston

Unless the Shield interfere i think the faces have got this one, don't see Ryback losing clean

Dean Ambrose vs. R-Truth

CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio

Quick questions: is CM Punk meant to be in two matches? and is ADR heel or face in your game?

Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins

Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena

christmas_ape · February 6, 2013

CM Punk, The Big Show, Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, The Miz, Ryback and Kofi Kingston

Dean Ambrose vs. R-Truth

CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio

Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins

Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena

I second the love for Brad 'Brad Maddox' Maddox

Pig. · February 6, 2013

CM Punk, The Big Show, Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, The Miz, Ryback and Kofi Kingston

Dean Ambrose vs. R-Truth

CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio

Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins

Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena

AceCodey · February 6, 2013

Reserved for Raw*

Jaysin · February 6, 2013

CM Punk, The Big Show, Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, The Miz, Ryback and Kofi Kingston

Dean Ambrose vs. R-Truth

CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio

Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins

Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena

Infinity King · February 6, 2013

CM Punk, The Big Show, Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, The Miz, Ryback and Kofi Kingston

I feel that CM Punk and The Big Show are weighted down by Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players

Dean Ambrose vs. R-Truth

Love Dean Ambrose

CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio

Punk pulls out with a clean victory

Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins

Via DQ after The Shield attacks

Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena

Via cheating through interference from AJ Lee

Minarin · February 7, 2013

CM Punk, The Big Show, Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, The Miz, Ryback and Kofi Kingston

Dean Ambrose vs. R-Truth

CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio

Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins

Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena

AceCodey · February 8, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/1016/raw_2012_unconquerable_.jpg Monday, Week One of January, 2013 World Wrestling Entertainment presents....Monday Night Raw on the WWE Network! Raw begins how any member of the WWE Universe would expect, the signature WWE clip plays at the start, followed instantly by the Raw Opening video and then WWE dazzles the fans with a spectacular firework display, with a multitude of camera shots whizzing around the arena, catching glimpses of the WWE fans in attendance, who are, of course, wielding signs. Finally, the main camera feed rests in front of the announcer's desk, where Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and JBL are seated, ready to call the action. http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/26/Michael_Cole_CutOut_Jess-x.jpghttp://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/63/jerry_lawler_cutby_lewis0214.pnghttp://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/19/JBL_cutout_by_revilo16.jpg <div style="text-align:left;">Cole: Welcome ladies and gentlemen, I'm Michael Cole and sitting with me tonight are my broadcast colleagues, Jerry "The King" Lawler and former WWE Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield! King: Happy New Year everyone and welcome to a new year of WWE action! We are in for a wild ride this year, I can feel it! JBL: Maybe part of that "feeling" is the fact that just this month we have our WWE Champion CM Punk defending his title against The Rock! King: That helps. JBL: Well, I'm actually more excited for the Royal Rumble! Thirty men will enter and one man will be going to the main event of Wrestlemania! It's the night stars are made, where the new generation get a crack at making it big in the WWE! Cole: Well let's not get ahead of ourselves, we have some great matches planned for tonight! King: That's an understatement, to start off our new year, we will be seeing a star-studded 5-a-side tag team match between some great superstars! King: And don't forget, we will finally have a chance to see The Shield in action without each other, as Seth Rollins will be facing Daniel Bryan while Dean Ambrose battles with R-Truth! JBL: And finally, our main event! John Cena will be taking on- Cole: -The Show Off, Dolph Ziggler! JBL: Cole, you do not, I repeat, do not cut off a Wrestling Go-</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35447" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/64/john_cena_42_unconquerable.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Before JBL is able to finish his sentence, he is cut off again for the second time in 5 seconds, by both the song of "My time is now" and the wave of cheers that fills the arena as soon as the song has started. This is the sign of John Cena. Cena makes his way out onto the stage, sporting a new T-shirt, which is pretty much the same "Rise Above Hate" T-shirt, but it's in blue this time so that makes a purchase totally valid. John does his usual salute to the WWE Universe before sprinting to the ring and entering. He then requests a microphone from ringside and let's the crowd calm down before talking. <div style="text-align:left;">John Cena: Hello New England! My name is John Cena and I'd just like to wish you a happy New Year! To be honest, I'm glad we're in the year of 2013, because I wasn't really much of a fan of 2012. </div> 2012 wasn't a good year for John Cena and although I realize that may just be a reason for some of you to appreciate 2012, I've gotta think about myself and...Rise Above Hate! So Cenation, I'm here to promise you that I will go to Royal Rumble, toss 29 men over the top rope and win my ticket to Wrestlemania! Cenation.....I promise you that 2013 will be the Year of Ce- http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/1159/Dolph_Ziggler_2012CutByJibunjishin25.jpghttp://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/2347/AJ_2013CutByJibunjishin1.jpg Before Cena is able to say another word, "Here to show the world" blasts throughout the arena, with an accommodatingly amount of boo's and hisses, as Dolph Ziggler makes his way to the ring, microphone in hand, with AJ in tow. Ziggler hops into the ring and then prepares to talk, waiting for the crowd to shut up first though. <div style="text-align:left;">Dolph Ziggler: Really John? Rise Above Hate? Year of Cena? John, I think I speak for everyone when I say, shut up! I'm sick of you and your stupid little catchphrases and your continuous hogging of the spot light. 2013 was a great year, because you were unsuccessful in almost everything you attempted!</div> 2013 will not be the year of John Cena, I'm the one with the Money in the Bank briefcase, 2013 will be the year of the "Show Off"! John Cena: Dolph, I'm better then you, stronger then you, quicker then you and unlike you, I actually have fans. People that enjoy it when I'm on their TV screens. But if your looking to make an impact, I guess we're just have to see how things go tonight, in the main event. But Dolph, just remember... You can't see me! Cena's theme song once again starts up while John leaves the ring and heads backstage as Raw cuts to an advert. Rating: 86 </div></blockquote> Michael Cole: Looks like things are really heating up here on Monday Night Raw! King: You said it Cole, it looks like Cena and Dolph are gonna be trying to show the Universe who truly is superior. JBL: It's tag team time! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35447" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/37/CM_Punk_31_GD.jpghttp://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/955/cesaro_wh3d2.pnghttp://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/158/bigshow_2_unconquerable.jpghttp://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/3673/Prime_Time_Players_CuTOut_07Dec2012_Jess-x.jpg VS. http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/1439/Sheamus_2012CutByJibunjishin34.jpghttp://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/69/Randy_Orton_2013CutByJibunjishin1.jpghttp://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/44/The_Miz_20_GD.jpghttp://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/2099/ryback_9_unconquerable.jpg</div> CM Punk, The Big Show, Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players VS. Sheamus, Randy Orton, The Miz and Ryback Match Recap: <div style="text-align:left;"></div><ul><li>All participants entered as normal, except for Kofi Kingston. As Kofi was making his way down to the ring for Team Sheamus, he was brutally attacked by The Shield, whom were waiting in the crowd. The match was rescheduled as a 5 vs. 4. </li><li>Team Punk was able to dominate the early stages of the match, able to eliminate The Miz. </li><li>However, Ryback was soon tagged in and eliminated both members of the Prime Time Players in quick succession. </li><li>Team Punk was able to eliminate Randy Orton by pinfall and Sheamus by count out, leaving Ryback as the only member on Team Sheamus. </li><li>Ryback managed to beat both Antonio Cesaro and Big Show, but after being distracted by Big Show (who was eliminated just before) received a GTS from CM Punk to end the match. </li></ul> Match Rating: 76 Winners: CM Punk, The Big Show, Antonio Cesaro and the Prime Time Players. </div></blockquote> JBL: Did you see that? Great team work there by CM Punk and The Big Show! Great team work indeed! Cole: Your kidding, that was blatant distraction there by Big Show, to allow Punk the ability to sneak up on Ryback. JBL: Wrestling 101 Cole, always keep your eyes on your opponent. And I'm afraid Ryback got an F in that class. King: That was just terrible. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35447" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/2097/Wade_Barrett6_cutout_by_Crank.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Wade Barrett's music hits and he slowly makes his way out to a chorus of boo's, with the Intercontinental Championship around his waist. He makes his way down to the ring and enters, before grabbing a microphone from ringside. Wade Barrett: Shut up! Okay, now listen. I am the Intercontinental Champion, and yet I'm left off Raw? Pathetic. Terrible booking. So, I've decided I'd give the booking team a hand and issue an open challenge to anyone who wants a crack at this title. I'm waiting. Rating: 80 http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/28/reyypng.png A few moments pass by before the familiar song of Rey Mysterio rings throughout the arena and surely enough, the Master of the 619 makes his way down to the ring and gets in, preparing to battle Wade. Barrett himself has taken off his I.C title, given it to a referee and begun preparing himself. Rating: 87 </div></blockquote> Cole: Here we go, singles match for the Intercontinental Championship! JBL: I like Wade Barrett, he's a fighting champion, something I fancy myself as! King: Oh please, give me a break. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35447" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/28/reyypng.png VS. http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/2097/Wade_Barrett6_cutout_by_Crank.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/2381/w04531.png Rey Mysterio vs. Wade Barrett for the Intercontinental Championship <ul><li>The match starts of fairly even, with both contestants attempting to stick with their respective styles. </li><li>Mysterio gains the advantage half way through the match, managing to hit spontaneous, high flying moves in chains. </li><li>The end comes when Wade Barrett is hung on the ropes for a 619, when suddenly Ted DiBiase sprints to the ring and starts distracting Rey Mysterio. As the referee is taking care of DiBiase, the Uso Brothers emerge from the crowd, run into the ring and hit a Double Samoan Drop on Rey Mysterio. By the time the ref is done with Ted, the Uso's are nowhere to be seen and Barrett is pinning Rey. Match Rating: 87 Winner: Wade Barrett retains the Intercontinental Championship. </li></ul></div></blockquote> JBL: And Wade Barrett retains the Intercontinental title, what a champ! King: Are you blind JBL? Did you not see Ted DiBiase and the Uso's? JBL: I saw them.....they were only observing. King: OBSERVING? Cole: That was blatant interference from The Uso's there, I wonder what's gotten into them? JBL: The Barrett Barrage... <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35447" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/37/CM_Punk_31_GD.jpghttp://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/192/Paul_Heyman_2013CutByJibunjishin1.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> WWE Champion CM Punk is seen backstage, with the WWE Championship on his shoulder and Paul Heyman standing beside him. CM Punk: I'd like to take a moment to send a message to Dwayne right here, right now. Dwayne, it's been a while since I've seen your ass and I'd like to hope that somehow you have gotten back into shape and your going to put up a fight at Royal Rumble, but that isn't the case, is it? No amount of training you do can prepare you for wrestling Dwayne. I'm CM Punk and I stand before you and everyone else in the WWE as the champion, I am the best in the world! You can't do press up's to prepare, useless. Weight lifting, useless! Step jumps, useless! Nothing can prepare you for wrestling, only wrestling can do that. You wanna know how seriously I'm taking this Dwayne? I'm fighting two matches tonight, just to prepare. And frankly, I'd like it if you started to prove you were taking this match seriously. But in the end Dwayne, it doesn't matter what you do. I will beat you at Royal Rumble, I know it. I guess all you can do is alter how long it'll take, but the outcome will always be the same. No matter what. Rating: 100 </div></blockquote> Cole: Strong words there from our WWE Champ! JBL: Y'know, Punk's right there. You can't prepare for wrestling any way other then wrestling. King: That may be so, but I wouldn't doubt The Rock, never. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35447" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/2844/Dean_Ambrose_2013CutByJibunjishin1.jpg VS. http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/135/R-Truth_3.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Dean Ambrose vs. R-Truth <ul><li>Ambrose is easily able to out-wrestle R-Truth, which surprises pretty much anyone, considering Dean is a "rookie". </li><li>R-Truth tries to get a second wind, but is eventually stopped halfway by Ambrose. </li><li>Ambrose finally puts Truth away and scores his first pinfall victory. </li></ul> Match Rating: 79 Winner: Dean Ambrose</div></blockquote> JBL: What an impressive match debut for Dean Ambrose! Cole: I've got to say, that was very well done by Dean. King: I can't believe he beat R-Truth in such a dominant fashion! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35447" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/2387/Alberto_Del_Rio_2013CutByJibunjishin2.jpg VS. http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/37/CM_Punk_31_GD.jpg</div> Alberto Del Rio vs. CM Punk <ul><li> [*]Del Rio and Punk start off evenly, with Punk slightly feeling the effects of his earlier match. </li><li>At one point, Del Rio has Punk on the edge when he gets a very close 2 count after an Enziguri. </li><li>Punk is able to build up momentum, but fails to hit the GTS, allowing Del Rio to lock in the Cross-Arm Breaker. </li><li>Punk is soon able to escape Del Rio's hold and tries to lock in the Anaconda Vise. Del Rio barely escapes and attempts to hit another Enziguri, but Punk ducks and lifts Alberto on to his shoulders, connecting with the GTS and getting the win. </li></ul> Match Rating: 87 Winner: CM Punk </div></blockquote> King: Well, this has been a great night for CM Punk! Cole: Indeed it has King. JBL: But our next match looks to be an instant classic. Cole: Of course. Seth Rollins and Daniel Bryan are some of the best in-ring performers around. JBL: Well, let's get ready for this! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35447" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/1005/Seth_Rollins_2013CutByJibunjishin1.jpg VS. http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/223/denial_bryan_4_unconquerable.jpg</div> Seth Rollins vs. Daniel Bryan <ul><li>Two great stars matching up, Daniel Bryan and Seth Rollins give it their all, exchanging holds, brawling around the arena and hitting some high flying spectaculars. </li><li>Daniel Bryan seems to be gaining the advantage as he gets fired up and prepares Seth Rollins for the No Lock. </li><li>As Rollins is forced into the No Lock, Roman Reigns runs down to the ring and attacks Bryan, causing the DQ. </li><li>Rollins and Reigns continue to beat down Bryan before leaving the ring and heading backstage. </li></ul> Match Rating: 87 Winner: Daniel Bryan via DQ</div></blockquote> King: And now for the moment we've all been waiting for! JBL: Screw Cena vs. Ziggler, that right there was amazing! Cole: Too bad it had to end on a Disqualification. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35447" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/64/john_cena_42_unconquerable.jpg VS. http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/1159/Dolph_Ziggler_2012CutByJibunjishin25.jpg</div> John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler As Cena and Ziggler prepare to do battle, they are interrupted by the sound of.... http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/4428/theshield1_wrestlingmaniac.jpg The Shield's theme song blasts throughout the arena and spreads like a virus, everyone knows what is about to happen, especially Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler and AJ quickly climb over a barricade and escape through the crowd, while the Shield slowly make their way down to the ring. Roman Reigns takes the right side, Ambrose on the left and Rollins directly in front of the ring. Just as the Shield seem to be closing in on Cena... http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/37/CM_Punk_31_GD.jpg "Cult of Personality" hits the P.A Systems and for a second, everyone starts to think there must have been some sort of mistake. But no, just seconds later, CM Punk steps out onto the stage with a mic in hand. CM Punk: No. This is not happening on my watch. I've been vilified for a long time now, I've been accused of working with this 2nd rate cut down version of Nexus, but that ends tonight. So, WWE Universe, would someone working with The Shield do this? Before Rollins has time to react, Punk has sprinted down to the ring and is now battling with Seth just outside the ring, while Cena attempts to hold off Ambrose and Reigns. Eventually, the numbers game catches up, Cena is subjected to a Triple Power Bomb and the Shield is preparing to do the same to Punk when... http://psd-dreams.de/data/thumbnails/207/The_Rock_26_GD.jpg The whole of the crowd in attendance jump to their feet as the presence of The Rock starts to look likely, moments later, The Rock has stepped out onto the stage and all three members of the Shield are in the ring, getting ready. Rock sprints down to the ring and immediately starts hammering on Rollins. After knocking Rollins down, Punk is also starting to stir and starts causing trouble for Ambrose, leaving Reigns and The Rock. The Rock stands with his fists ready, staring his cousin in the eye. Reigns actually offers a handshake, as soon as Rock shakes it, he pulls Reigns in to a Rock Bottom and sends him out of the ring. Meanwhile, Punk has successfully hit the GTS and knocked Ambrose out of the ring, leaving himself, The Rock and Seth Rollins in the ring. Punk and Rock pace the ring, keeping eyes on each other, suddenly Punk pushes Rock out of the way and hits a kick on a charging Rollins. He then promptly picks him up and hits the GTS. Rock slowly walks over to Rollins and stands at his torso. Quick as a flash, Rock starts removing an arm band and chooses to follow through with the People's Elbow. Rock and Punk stand in the middle of the ring, bodies spewed everywhere. Punk extends his hand to Rock and Rock takes it, Raw ends with The Rock and CM Punk in the middle of the ring, shaking hands. Rating: 89 </div></blockquote> Show Rating: 81 (Was penalized for no interesting storylines, 'cause WWE starts with no storylines for some reason.)</div>

AceCodey · February 8, 2013

Thank god, Raw is finally up. Was a b***h to format that. Note to self, write and format, never, ever just write it up and promise yourself you will go back and format it later. Anyway, here are the scores for predictions.

Michigan Hero - 4 / 4

NWAvsWWF - 2 / 4

Christmas_Ape - 3 / 4

Pig. - 4 / 4

Jaysin - 3 / 4

Infinity King - 3 / 4

Minarin - 3 / 4

As Michigan Hero and Pig. both scored a maximum, they can select any superstar in the game world and I will do everything in my power to ensure they are on my roster A.S.A.P. *To Michigan, BANE MADDOX IS ALREADY ON MY ROSTER*. I'm looking more towards established stars, like former WWE employees or current TNA employees.

Also, I have about 10 people under negotiations for WWE Next Gen, suggestions are still open

And on a final note, if anyone would like to let me know how they think the first show went, that'd be nice too .

Big Roguey · February 8, 2013

Current TNA employees eh? Established stars eh? Only one man is fit for the job.

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3555/dvdmenuoa1.jpghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Joey_Ryan_LVV.jpg/220px-Joey_Ryan_LVV.jpg

Jaysin · February 9, 2013

I enjoyed the show for the most part, but I'm hoping against the apparent Punk face turn. Being a villain is something Punk is born to be.

Also, did you do those cuts yourself? I like them a lot.

AceCodey · February 9, 2013

In my dreams, maybe, but in reality, the cuts are from PSD-Dreams.de

http://psd-dreams.de/

Great for renders and stuff.

Pig. · February 9, 2013

I'm going to go for Zema Ion...

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110713221014/prowrestling/images/4/48/Zema_Ion.jpg

And.... Freight Train is my suggestion for WWE Next Gen.

http://www.wrestlereunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wr7_freight_train.jpg

Big Roguey · February 9, 2013

And.... Freight Train is my suggestion for WWE Next Gen.

http://www.wrestlereunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wr7_freight_train.jpg

Choo Choo!

Rickymex · February 20, 2013

http://www.thesellnetwork.com/images/372_original.jpg

The Briscoes as Bray Wyatt's redneck/hillbilly jackals.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bobdahlstrom/Wrestlers/briscoes.png

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