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Destiny · July 20, 2020

Thursday, Week 3, December, 2014

WWE 205 Live (Live from Amarillo CC Grand Plaza (TX), 1,061 in Attendance)

Pre-Show: Cedric Alexander versus A.R. Fox

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Cedric Alexander defeated A.R. Fox in 18:07 by pinfall with an Atomic Wedgie Bomb. Unfortunately this match was too long given who was involved with the WWE Universe in attendance not really knowing anything about A.R. Fox. Nevertheless, the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander picked up the all-important victory here after hitting A.R. Fox with his Atomic Wedgie Bomb finishing maneuver, building momentum heading into the TLC Pay-Per-View this Sunday where Cedric Alexander will join Rey Mysterio in challenging Buddy Murphy for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship in a Triple Threat match.

Match Rating: D-

Pre-Show: TJ Perkins versus Adrian Neville

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, TJ Perkins defeated Adrian Neville in 17:41 by pinfall with a Running Single Leg High Knee Strike. Ricardo Rodriguez acted as the personal ring announcer for his client, the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Adrian Neville. Rodriguez also acted as a cheerleader for Neville throughout the match but it was TJ Perkins who got the win here after hitting Adrian Neville with a Running Single Leg High Knee Strike.

Match Rating: D

Tonight’s episode of WWE 205 Live kicks off with the 205 Live commentary team of Scott Stanford, former Cruiserweight Champion Billy Kidman and 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcoming the television audience to the show. JBL announces that tonight’s main event tag team match will see the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy teaming up with Enzo Amore to take on the team of Chad Gable and Rich Swann. The WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy then makes his way to the ring and retrieves a microphone from the ringside area. Buddy Murphy receives a tirade of boos from the WWE Universe in attendance with many also holding their nose to symbolize the stench of Buddy Murphy, who looks and smells like a “Bum” again tonight. The Australian Buddy Murphy enters the ring and says that he doesn’t care what the WWE Universe think about him because he is the WWE Cruiserweight Champion and will retain his title this Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View in a Triple Threat match against both Cedric Alexander as well as the masked coward known as Rey Mysterio, who once again is scared to show his face on 205 Live. Buddy Murphy then turns his attention to tonight’s tag team match and suggests that as he has beaten both Chad Gable and Rich Swann in singles non-title main event matches for the past few weeks, the stakes should be raised tonight. Buddy Murphy suggests that if he is able to pin ether Rich Swann or Chad Gable tonight, then whoever gets pinned should be terminated from 205 Live. Cedric Alexander then comes to the ring with a microphone of his own and says that he is standing this close to Buddy Murphy despite the stench emanating from Murphy to tell him that he will win back his WWE Cruiserweight Championship this Sunday. Buddy Murphy then scowls before leaving the ring and heading to the back as 205 Live heads to its first commercial break of the evening.

Rating: E

Chris Jericho versus Simon Gotch

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Chris Jericho defeated Simon Gotch in 6:19 by pinfall with a Code Breaker. Simon Gotch seemed off his game tonight which led to the veteran Chris Jericho picking up the win following a Code Breaker.

Match Rating: C

Following another commercial break we cut backstage to find Chad Gable looking into a camera with a serious look on his face. Chad Gable says that on behalf of his tag team partner Rich Swann tonight, he accepts the challenge laid out by the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy for tonight’s tag team main event. Chad Gable reiterates that if Buddy Murphy is able to pin or submit either Chad Gable or Rich Swann tonight then whoever is pinned or made to submit will have their 205 Live contract terminated, and Chad Gable says that the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield can go ahead and make that official. Chad Gable says that the WWE Universe will see the Chad Gable tonight that competed for the United States of America in the 2012 Olympics in London and then went on to learn the Lucha Libre style in Mexico, and that there is no way that Chad Gable is losing his 205 Live roster spot tonight after working so hard for it. Chad Gable says that both Buddy Murphy and his partner Enzo Amore should get ready because Chad Gable is Ready, Willing and Gable.

Rating: F+

Jay Briscoe versus Noam Dar

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Jay Briscoe defeated Noam Dar in 6:12 by pinfall with a Double Underhook Piledriver. Noam Dar was really off his game tonight which led to Jay Briscoe picking up his first victory on 205 Live tonight.

Match Rating: C-

We cut backstage following a commercial break to see the little man in a bull costume El Torito trying to use a vending machine but he is too short to reach the buttons. TJ Perkins then walks past and helps El Torito push the button before walking off chuckling to himself.

Rating: F+

We cut to another backstage area to find Chavo Guerrero speaking with 205 Live referee Chad Patton. Chavo Guerrero says that as the self-proclaimed VP of 205 Live he has to make it clear to Patton how important it is to referee tonight’s main event well with so much at stake. Chad Patton looks confused before nodding and walking away.

Rating: E+

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy and Enzo Amore versus Chad Gable and Rich Swann

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Buddy Murphy and Enzo Amore defeated Chad Gable and Rich Swann in 17:32 when Buddy Murphy defeated Chad Gable by pinfall with a Murphy's Law. This match was too long given who was involved with some members of the WWE Universe not yet convinced on the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy. However, as Buddy Murphy pinned Chad Gable to win tonight’s main event for his team, Chad Gable’s 205 Live contract is now terminated.

Match Rating: E

Final Show Rating: E+

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · July 21, 2020

Friday, Week 3, December, 2014

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The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: AJ Styles © versus Bobby Roode

The main event of tonight’s edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown was announced earlier today via a tweet sent out by the Friday Night SmackDown General Manager Eva Marie and will see the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the line for the second week in a row as AJ Styles will defend the title against former WWE United States Champion Bobby Roode. Last week on SmackDown following days of complaining about not getting enough opportunities on social media Tye Dillinger was given a shot at the WWE Championship, with AJ Styles beating Dillinger in the main event to make his first successful title defence in last week’s main event. For the past few days Bobby Roode has also been complaining about a lack of opportunities as of late which has led to Eva Marie giving Roode a shot at the WWE Championship tonight. The winner of tonight’s main event will go on to defend the title in a Ladder match against Christian this Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View.

Non-Title: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar versus Tyler Breeze & Knuckles Madsen

Tag team action tonight on Friday Night SmackDown will see the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro, known to the WWE Universe as “The Bar” in non-title competition against the “Team Gorgeous” pairing of Tyler Breeze and Knuckles Madsen. This Sunday the TLC Pay-Per-View the Bar will put the SmackDown Tag Team Championships on the line against former Champions the Uso’s in a Tag Team Tables match. An all-important victory for Breeze and Madsen tonight could well lead to them being given a future title opportunity.

Non-Title: WWE United States Champion Randy Orton versus Yoshi Tatsu

The WWE United States Champion Randy Orton will be in action tonight on Friday Night SmackDown as he will take on Yoshi Tatsu in a non-title match. Orton has come across as a bit of a “Racist” on social media as of late and shouldn’t take the Japanese Yoshi Tatsu for granted tonight.

Braden Walker versus Friday Night SmackDown’s Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens

The holder of the Friday Night SmackDown Money in the Bank briefcase, Kevin Owens, will be in action tonight on Friday Night SmackDown as he will take on Braden Walker. Kevin Owens has been a Bad Ass as of late and is undefeated in singles competition since winning the Money in the Bank briefcase earlier in the year.

Andy Leavine versus Drake Younger

The winner of 2011’s Tough Enough, Andy Leavine has impressed many members of the WWE Universe with his performances as of late and has become a bit of a Fan Favourite. Tonight on Friday Night SmackDown Leavine will be in action against Drake Younger.

Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, Kelly Kelly & Naomi versus Nicole Matthews, Portia Perez & Layla

Last but certainly not least, six-Women tag team action tonight on Friday Night SmackDown will see the WWE Women’s Champion Becky Lynch teaming up with Kelly Kelly and Naomi to take on the trio of Nicole Matthews, Portia Perez and former WWE Women’s and WWE Divas Champion Layla. This Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View Becky Lynch will put her WWE Women’s Championship on the line against Carmella, the former Women’s Champion who Becky Lynch beat last month on SmackDown to win the title for the very first time in her career, ending the reign of Carmella after just one week after Carmella beat Natalya to win the title the week before.

Quick Picks:

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: AJ Styles © versus Bobby Roode

Non-Title: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar versus Tyler Breeze & Knuckles Madsen

Non-Title: WWE United States Champion Randy Orton versus Yoshi Tatsu

Braden Walker versus Friday Night SmackDown’s Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens

Andy Leavine versus Drake Younger

Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, Kelly Kelly & Naomi versus Nicole Matthews, Portia Perez & Layla

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · July 22, 2020

Friday, Week 3, December, 2014

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WWE Friday Night SmackDown! (Live from Westchester County Center (NY), 4,873 in Attendance)

Pre-Show: Rain and Mickie James versus Tamina and Maxine

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Rain and Mickie James defeated Tamina and Maxine in 18:28 when Mickie James defeated Maxine by pinfall with a Mickie-DT. Unfortunately this match needed to be a lot shorter given who was involved with the WWE Universe in attendance not interested in Maxine at all despite her having made several appearances on Friday Night SmackDown over the past year. Nevertheless, Rain and Mickie James pick up the all-important victory here after Mickie James pins Maxine.

Match Rating: E+

Pre-Show: Big E Langston and Kofi Kingson versus The Uso’s

In a match that had some good action and average heat, The Uso's defeated Big E & Kofi in 18:26 when Jimmy Uso defeated Kofi Kingston by pinfall with an Alley-Us. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team of Josh Mathews, Joey Styles and Matt Striker take up their positions at ringside prior to the start of this tag team match that sees Jimmy and Jey Uso get the win after Jimmy Uso pins Kofi Kingston following a double team maneuvre.

Match Rating: C

Pre-Show: Big Show versus Percy Watson

In a match that had an average crowd reaction and some decent in-ring action, Big Show defeated Percy Watson in 18:05 by pinfall with a Knock Out Punch. Big Show was visibly tiring towards the end of this match but was still able to knock out Percy Watson before pinning Percy to get the victory here.

Match Rating: C

(Ricky Steamboat would seriously consider either turning Big Show or trying a new gimmick as he has become a stale character and needs a shake-up.)

Tonight’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown kicks off with the WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles making his way to the ring. AJ receives a great reception from the WWE Universe in attendance as he retrieves a microphone from the ringside area. AJ Styles says that since becoming the WWE World Heavyweight Champion back in October he has quickly become the Franchise Player here on SmackDown and that last week in the main event of SmackDown he was also a fighting WWE Champion as he successfully retained his title against Tye Dillinger. AJ says that he will put his WWE Championship on the line again tonight against a man he knows very well, Bobby Roode. AJ Styles says that he doesn’t mind the Friday Night SmackDown General Manager Eva Marie making AJ put his title on the line again tonight as AJ Styles will prove that he is a worthy WWE Champion before going on to defend the title against Christian this Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View. Bobby Roode then comes to the ring with a microphone of his own and says that since they both made their WWE debut in September AJ Styles has become the Franchise Player of SmackDown whereas despite a strong start Bobby Roode has become an afterthought. Bobby Roode says that if he is unable to beat AJ Styles tonight then he will leave Friday Night SmackDown.

Rating: D

Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, Kelly Kelly & Naomi versus Nicole Matthews, Portia Perez & Layla

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Becky Lynch, Kelly Kelly and Naomi defeated Nicole Matthews, Portia Perez and Layla in 6:08 when Becky Lynch defeated Nicole Matthews by pinfall with a Hard Knox. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team note that Becky Lynch will put the WWE Women’s Championship on the line against the former Women’s Champion Carmella this Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View. Becky Lynch puts on a great performance here and picks up the win for her team after pinning Nicole Matthews following the Hard Knox, building momentum heading into the TLC Pay-Per-View this Sunday.

Match Rating: E+

Following her victory Becky Lynch celebrates with her partners Kelly Kelly and Naomi in front of the WWE Universe before Kelly and Naomi leave Becky in the ring along to soak up the adoration of the WWE Universe in attendance. Carmella then rushes to the ring and looks to attack Becky from behind until Becky sees Carmella coming and grabs Carmella by the hair before throwing her out of the ring.

Rating: E

Non-Title: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar versus Tyler Breeze & Knuckles Madsen

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, The Bar defeated Team Gorgeous in 6:58 when Antonio Cesaro defeated Tyler Breeze by pinfall with a Brogue Kick. British legend Robbie Brookside accompanied his clients Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro, known to the WWE Universe as the Bar, to ringside for this tag team match which saw Sheamus hit Breeze with the Brogue Kick before taking out Knuckles Madsen on the apron which allowed Cesaro to pin Breeze to pick up the win for the SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

Match Rating: D+

Following their victory the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro celebrate in with their manager Robbie Brookside in front of the WWE Universe until the Uso’s make their way to the entrance-way. Jimmy Uso has a microphone in hand and says that he and Jey will put Sheamus and Cesaro through tables this Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View in their Tables match to win back the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

Rating: C

Non-Title: WWE United States Champion Randy Orton versus Yoshi Tatsu

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Randy Orton defeated Yoshi Tatsu in 7:16 by pinfall with an RKO. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team announce that this Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View Randy Orton will put the WWE United States Championship on the line in a Fatal Five-Way match against Jinder Mahal, Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens, Andy Leavine and a returning Shinsuke Nakamura.

Match Rating: C+

Following his victory the WWE United States Champion Randy Orton celebrates in the ring before Jinder Mahal makes his way to the entrance-way with a microphone in hand. Jinder Mahal says that Orton may have beaten a loser like Yoshi Tatsu tonight but that this Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View Orton won’t have a chance of retaining his title when he defends in a Fatal Five-Way match against Jinder, Kevin Owens, Andy Leavine and Shinsuke Nakamura.

Rating: E+

Braden Walker versus Friday Night SmackDown’s Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens

In a match that had an average crowd reaction and some decent in-ring action, Kevin Owens defeated Braden Walker in 6:39 by pinfall with a Package Piledriver. Bret “The Hitman” Hart accompanied Braden Walker to ringside, much to the delight of the WWE Universe in attendance.

Match Rating: C-

A video package airs highlighting the young career of Andy Leavine from his Tough Enough victory on 2011 to his recent impressive performances in US Championship opportunities last month. Andy Leavine will be in action next on Friday Night SmackDown.

Rating: F+

Andy Leavine versus Drake Younger

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Andy Leavine defeated Drake Younger in 6:23 by pinfall with a Lariat. Unfortunately Andy Leavine and Drake Younger don’t seem to click as opponents and it made for an awkward bout tonight.

Match Rating: E+

We cut backstage to find the WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles preparing for tonight’s main event when he is approached from behind by Christian, who looks to hit AJ with a ladder before AJ turns around just in time to see Christian who drops the ladder before scowling and fleeing the area.

Rating: D+

We cut to another backstage area to find Renee Young standing by for an interview with Paige, and Renee Young informs Paige that she will go one on one with Asuka this Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View. Paige pushes Renee Young against the wall and says that Asuka will learn this Sunday that Paige is dangerous, before Paige pushes Renee Young to the ground and walks away.

Rating: F

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: AJ Styles © versus Bobby Roode

In a match that had some good action and a good crowd, AJ Styles defeated Bobby Roode in 17:36 by pinfall with a Styles Clash. AJ Styles makes defence number 2 of his WWE World Heavyweight title. The WWE Universe were fully behind AJ Styles tonight as he retained his title, which means that Bobby Roode’s career on Friday Night SmackDown is over.

Match Rating: B-

Post-Show: Trent Barreta versus Samoa Joe

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Samoa Joe defeated Trent Barreta in 12:38 by submission with a Coquina Clutch. The “Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe made his WWE debut after the show went off the air with a victory over Trent Barreta.

Match Rating: D-

Post-Show: Marcus Owens versus Baron Corbin

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Baron Corbin defeated Marcus Owens in 13:13 by pinfall. A pretty vocal crowd didn’t seem particularly thrilled with seeing Baron Corbin wrestle tonight.

Match Rating: E-

Final Show Rating: C

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · July 23, 2020

Sunday, Week 3, December, 2014

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The following contests are confirmed to take place at tonight’s WWE TLC Pay-Per-View:

Universal Title: TLC Match: Brock Lesnar © vs. Roman Reigns vs. William Regal vs. Braun Strowman

The main event of tonight’s WWE TLC Pay-Per-View will see the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar put his title on the line in a Fatal Four-Way Tables, Ladders and Chairs match against three members of the Shield in Roman Reigns, William Regal and Braun Strowman. The only way to win this match will be to climb a ladder and retrieve the WWE Universal Championship that will be hanging up above the ring. Tables, ladders and chairs can all legally be used as weapons in this match. Brock Lesnar has been the WWE Universal Champion since June when he defeated in the inaugural Universal Champion Kevin Owens on Monday Night RAW and since then has gone on to make five successful title defences. Even Brock Lesnar’s in-ring mentor Billy Gunn has admitted to the WWE Universe recently that this will be Brock’ toughest title defence thus far as Brock will have to take out all three members of the Shield to pick up the all-important victory and leave with the Universal Championship.

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Ladder Match: AJ Styles © versus Christian

The WWE World Heavyweight Championship will also be held above the ring in a Ladder match tonight as AJ Styles will put his title on the line against Christian. AJ Styles became the WWE Champion for the first time in his career back in October when he defeated the former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal in a Hell in a Cell match and since then the “Franchise Player” of Friday Night SmackDown AJ Styles has made two successful title defences, including a victory over Bobby Roode in the main event of Friday Night SmackDown two nights ago.

RAW Tag Titles: Chairs: IC Champ Rollins & Ambrose © vs. Dogs of War vs. AOP vs. One Percenters

The WWE RAW Tag Team Championships will be on the line tonight in the first ever Fatal Four-Way Tag Team Chairs match in which steel chairs are legal to be used as weapons. The WWE RAW Tag Team Champions of the reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins and his partner Dean Ambrose will defend the titles against the Dogs of War pairing of Dolph ZIggler and Drew McIntyre, the Authors of Pain consisting of Akam Dhinsa and Rezar Selmani as well as the team of Derrick Bateman and Andrade “Cien” Almas, known to the WWE Universe as the One Percenters. Rollins and Ambrose became the WWE RAW Tag Team Champions for the first time as a team last month on Monday Night RAW when they defeated the former RAW Tag Team Champions Dogs of War in a Triple Threat tag team match also involving the Shield pairing of Roman Reigns and William Regal. Rollins and Ambrose have made three successful title defences since winning the titles.

WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships: Tables Match: The Bar © versus The Uso’s

The WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships will be on the line in a Tables match tonight as the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro, known to the WWE Universe as “The Bar”, will put their titles on the line against the former SmackDown Tag Team Champions the Uso’s. The only way to win this match is to put both of your opponents through tables, and once a Superstar is put through a table they are eliminated from the match.

US Title: Randy Orton © vs. Mr. MITB Kevin Owens vs. Andy Leavine vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Nakamura

The WWE United States Championship will be on the line tonight in a Fatal Five-Way match as Randy Orton will put his title on the line against Friday Night SmackDown’s Money in the Bank briefcase holder Kevin Owens, the former Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine, former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal as well as the wildcard from Japan Shinsuke Nakamura. Randy Orton won the United States Championship for the first time in his career back in October at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View and has since then made two successful title defences.

WWE United Kingdom Championship: Pete Dunne © versus Uncle Elgin

Pete Dunne will put his WWE United Kingdom Championship on the line tonight against Uncle Elgin, who isn’t as “Unlucky” as he used to be and has declared that he will be the first non-Englishman to win the UK title tonight.

WWE Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy © versus Cedric Alexander versus Rey Mysterio

The WWE Cruiserweight Championship will be on the line in a Triple Threat match tonight as Buddy Murphy will defend his title against two former WWE Cruiserweight Champions in Cedric Alexander and the masked Rey Mysterio. Buddy Murphy won the Cruiserweight Championship from Cedric Alexander last month on 205 Live and tonight will be his first title defence.

Bobby Roode and Chad Gable (Gable and Glorious) versus Danny Burch and Troy McClain

This past week on 205 Live Chad Gable was pinned by Buddy Murphy in the evening’s main event which meant that his 205 Live contract was terminated. The next night on Friday Night SmackDown Bobby Roode failed in his attempt win the WWE Championship from AJ Styles in the main event which meant that Roode must leave SmackDown. The Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox tweeted earlier today that he has signed both Roode and Gable to RAW and that they will compete as a tag team under the name “Gable and Glorious”. Roode and Gable will team for the first time tonight against the team of Danny Burch and Troy McClain.

WWE Divas Championship: Alexa Bliss © versus Ronda Rousey versus Sasha Banks

Two weeks ago on Monday Night RAW Ronda Rousey shocked the WWE Universe by appearing, saving Alexa Bliss from a beat down by Sasha Banks. Later that night Triple H announced that Ronda Rousey has signed a WWE contract and tonight will join Sasha Banks in challenging Ronda Rousey for the WWE Divas Championship. Rousey has declared that if she wins the title tonight she will rename it the RAW Women’s Championship.

WWE Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch © versus Carmella

Becky Lynch defeated Carmella last month on Friday Night SmackDown to become the new WWE Women’s Champion for the first time in her career, ending the reign of Carmella after just one week. Tonight Carmella will receive her rematch against Becky with the Women’s Championship on the line.

Asuka versus Paige

Paige was informed by Renee Young this past week on Friday Night SmackDown that she will be taking on the Japanese Asuka tonight to which Paige turned violent by pushing poor Renee Young against a wall. Is Paige ready for Asuka tonight?

Quick Picks:

Universal Title: TLC Match: Brock Lesnar © vs. Roman Reigns vs. William Regal vs. Braun Strowman

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Ladder Match: AJ Styles © versus Christian

RAW Tag Titles: Chairs: IC Champ Rollins & Ambrose © vs. Dogs of War vs. AOP vs. One Percenters

WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships: Tables Match: The Bar © versus The Uso’s

US Title: Randy Orton © vs. Mr. MITB Kevin Owens vs. Andy Leavine vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Nakamura

WWE United Kingdom Championship: Pete Dunne © versus Uncle Elgin

WWE Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy © versus Cedric Alexander versus Rey Mysterio

Bobby Roode and Chad Gable (Gable and Glorious) versus Danny Burch and Troy McClain

WWE Divas Championship: Alexa Bliss © versus Ronda Rousey versus Sasha Banks

WWE Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch © versus Carmella

Asuka versus Paige

(Predictions are welcomed; there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · July 24, 2020

Sunday, Week 3, December, 2014

WWE TLC Pay-Per-View (Live from Coliseum Ruben Rodriguez (PR), 13,000 in Attendance)

Pre-Show: Hailey Hatred versus Rosa Mendes

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Hailey Hatred defeated Rosa Mendes in 18:22 by submission with a Cattle Mutilation. Unfortunately this match needed to be a lot shorter given who was involved with the WWE Universe in attendance not really caring about either woman. Nevertheless Hailey Hatred picks up the all-important victory here after forcing Rosa Mendes to tap out.

Match Rating: E-

Pre-Show: Big E Langston and Kofi Kingston versus The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper & Rowan)

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Big E & Kofi defeated The Bludgeon Brothers in 18:14 when Kofi Kingston defeated Erick Rowan by pinfall with a Big Ending. The TLC commentary team of Michael Cole, Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler provide commentary for this match which is broadcast live on WWE.com. The team of Big E and Kofi get the win here after Big E hits Rowan with a Big Ending before taking out Luke Harper on the apron allowing Kofi to pin Rowan.

Match Rating: C-

Pre-Show: Chris Jericho versus David Otunga

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Chris Jericho defeated David Otunga in 17:47 by pinfall with a Code Breaker. Chris Jericho and David Otunga just don’t click at all as opponents, and it showed in their performances here in another match broadcast live on WWE.com.

Match Rating: D+

WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships: Tables Match: The Bar © versus The Uso’s

In a match that had some good action and average heat, The Bar defeated The Uso's in a Tables match in 15:25; Jimmy Uso was eliminated first, and then Jey Uso. The Bar make defence number 2 of their WWE SmackDown Tag Team titles. Robbie Brookside accompanied the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro, known to the WWE Universe as “The Bar” to ringside in this match that saw both Jimmy and Jey Uso put through tables as the Bar retained their titles.

Match Rating: C

We cut backstage to find the Chief Operating Officer Triple H and his D—Generation X partner Shawn Michaels talking about the history of TLC matches and Shawn Michaels reminds the WWE Universe about his special first-ever Ladder match with Razor Ramon that started it all.

Rating: B

RAW Tag Titles: Chairs: IC Champ Rollins & Ambrose © vs. Dogs of War vs. AOP vs. One Percenters

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Dogs of War defeated Rollins & Ambrose, Authors of Pain and The One Percenters in 12:35 when Drew McIntyre defeated Derrick Bateman by pinfall with a Zig Zag Claymore Combination. During the match we also had Dean Ambrose turn on Rollins. Dogs of War win the WWE RAW Tag Team titles. Terry Taylor accompanied the Authors of Pain pairing of Akam Dhinsa and Rezar Selmani to the ring for this Fatal Four-Way Tag Team Chairs match. The WWE Universe were shocked to see Dean Ambrose turn his back on his partner Seth Rollins towards the end of the match with Ambrose hitting Rollins in the back with a steel chair. Drew McIntyre an Dolph Ziggler would then hit a Zig Zag Claymore Combination on Derrick Bateman to once again win the WWE RAW Tag Team Championships.

Match Rating: D-

(Drew McIntyre thinks he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a Hardcore based match does not play to his strengths.)

(Dolph Ziggler thinks he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a Hardcore based match does not play to his strengths.)

(Seth Rollins thinks he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a Hardcore based match does not play to his strengths.)

(Akam Dhinsa thinks that he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a Hardcore based match does not play to his strengths.)

(Andrade “Cien” Almas thinks that he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a Hardcore based match does not play to his strengths.)

(Derrick Bateman thinks that he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a Hardcore based match does not play to his strengths.)

(Rezar Selmani thinks that he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a Hardcore based match does not play to his strengths.)

We cut backstage to find Matt Striker standing by for an interview with Andy Leavine ahead of tonight’s US Championship match. Andy Leavine says that he is ready for Randy Orton, Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens and Shinsuke Nakamura tonight because he has a secret weapon, the man he has been training with for the past few weeks. Goldberg then enters the frame and says it’s been a pleasure working with Leavine and looks forward to seeing him win the US title tonight.

Rating: C

US Title: Randy Orton © vs. Mr. MITB Kevin Owens vs. Andy Leavine vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Nakamura

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Randy Orton defeated Andy Leavine, Kevin Owens, Jinder Mahal and Shinsuke Nakamura in 12:54 when Randy Orton defeated Andy Leavine by pinfall with a Running Punt to the Head. Randy Orton makes defence number 3 of his WWE United States title. Jerry “the King” Lawler seems extremely concerned about the condition of Andy Leavine following the punt to the head and Michael Cole notes that Andy Leavine’s impressive run may have come to a permanent halt tonight at the hands of Randy Orton as Orton retains the US Championship.

Match Rating: D+

We cut backstage to find Josh Mathews standing by for an interview with Mick Foley, and Josh asks Foley who he thinks will win tonight’s TLC Fatal Four-Way Universal Championship match. Foley says that with Roman Reigns, William Regal and Braun Strowman all working together, it seems impossible that Lesnar will leave tonight still the Universal Champion.

Rating: C

WWE Divas Championship: Alexa Bliss © versus Ronda Rousey versus Sasha Banks

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Ronda Rousey defeated Alexa Bliss and Sasha Banks in 13:07 when Ronda Rousey defeated Sasha Banks by submission. Ronda Rousey wins the WWE Divas title. Road Dogg accompanied his client Alexa Bliss to ringside but Alexa’s title reign came to an end after Ronda Rousey made Sasha Banks tap out as Rousey became the new WWE Divas Champion, a title she has promised to rename.

Match Rating: D

We cut backstage to find Joey Styles and Jo Jo discussing the impressive performance of Ronda Rousey as he becomes the Divas Champion in her first ever match. Joey Styles and Jo Jo contemplate whether AJ Styles or Becky Lynch may lose their titles tonight to Christian and Carmella respectively.

Rating: D

WWE Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch © versus Carmella

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Becky Lynch defeated Carmella in 12:39 by pinfall with a Hard Knox. Becky Lynch makes defence number 1 of her WWE Women's title. The commentary team all agree that this was an impressive performance by Becky Lynch tonight.

Match Rating: E+

The lights go out in the arena and the Undertaker appears on the big screen, much to the delight of the WWE Universe in attendance. The Undertaker says that he has still not forgotten the sins of Braun Strowman and that they must be repaid at some point.

Rating: C

Bobby Roode and Chad Gable (Gable and Glorious) versus Danny Burch and Troy McClain

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but non-existent crowd heat, Gable & Glorious defeated Burch & McClain in 7:36 when Bobby Roode defeated Troy McClain by submission with a Fujiwara Armbar. Michael Cole praises a great performance from Bobby Roode and Chad Gable in their first ever match teaming together and suggests that they may be in line for a shot at the WWE RAW Tag Team Championships whilst Jerry “The King” Lawler argues that it’s still early days.

Match Rating: D

We cut backstage to find Scott Stanford standing by for an interview with Paul Heyman and Stanford asks Heyman if his Shield creation can finally take the WWE Universal Championship from Brock Lesnar tonight when Big Show walks past and throttles Scott Stanford in the throat. Heyman looks shocked as Kevin Nash, Zeb Colter and Jack Swagger all try to remove the hand of Big Show from Stanford’s throat. They finally succeed and drag Big Show away whilst referee Rudy Charles comes to check on Stanford’s condition.

Rating: D

WWE Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy © versus Cedric Alexander versus Rey Mysterio

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Buddy Murphy defeated Cedric Alexander and Rey Mysterio in 13:21 when Buddy Murphy defeated Cedric Alexander by pinfall with a Murphy's Law. Buddy Murphy makes defence number 1 of his WWE Cruiserweight title. The commentary team all note that the WWE Universe seem shocked that Buddy Murphy was able to retain his title tonight.

Match Rating: D+

We cut backstage to find Jay Briscoe watching highlights of the previous match when Konnor walks by, sees Jay Briscoe and throws him head first into a wall. Konnor says that Jay Briscoe should never have come here, and welcomes Briscoe to the “wasteland”.

Rating: E+

Asuka versus Paige

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Asuka defeated Paige in 7:39 by pinfall with a Billiken. Asuka and Paige have pretty good chemistry as opponents and it lifted the match.

Match Rating: D+

We cut backstage to find Viktor looking into a camera, and Viktor says that if AJ Styles retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship tonight then maybe Viktor should be given the next title opportunity.

Rating: E-

WWE United Kingdom Championship: Pete Dunne © versus Uncle Elgin

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Pete Dunne defeated Uncle Elgin in 12:43 by pinfall with a Bitter End. Pete Dunne makes defence number 3 of his WWE United Kingdom title. Michael Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler both agree that Pete Dunne has been a great UK Champion and continues to rack up the victories.

Match Rating: D

We cut backstage to find Charles Robinson and John Cone having a discussion about being a referee and their pension benefits when CJ Parker walks by and suggests that he be given a title shot, and both Charles Robinson and John Cone inform CJ Parker that they don’t make the matches, they just officiate them.

Rating: E+

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Ladder Match: AJ Styles © versus Christian

In a match that had some good action and average heat, AJ Styles defeated Christian in a Ladder match in 14:52 when AJ Styles retrieved the item. AJ Styles makes defence number 3 of his WWE World Heavyweight title. The commentary team note that AJ Styles may be the best in-ring performer in the world right now as he retains his WWE Championship here.

Match Rating: C

We cut backstage to find Colin Cassady burst into the office of the Friday Night SmackDown General Manager Eva Marie and demand to be the next challenger for the WWE Championship. Eva Marie tells Cassady to leave her office immediately and he begrudgingly does so.

Rating: F+

Universal Title: TLC Match: Brock Lesnar © vs. Roman Reigns vs. William Regal vs. Braun Strowman

In a match that had an average crowd reaction and some decent in-ring action, Brock Lesnar defeated Roman Reigns, William Regal and Braun Strowman in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs match in 14:34 when Brock Lesnar retrieved the item. Brock Lesnar makes defence number 6 of his WWE Universal title. Billy Gunn accompanied Brock Lesnar for the ring tonight as Brock Lesnar fought off all the odds to retrieve the Universal Championship and retain his title.

Match Rating: C-

(Brock Lesnar feels that he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a High Spots based match does not play to his strengths.)

(William Regal also feels that he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a High Spots match does not play to his strengths.)

(Roman Reigns also feels that he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a High Spots based match does not play to his strengths.)

(Braun Strowman also feels that he can perform better if used in matches that suit his skills and that putting him in a High Spots based match does not play to his strengths.)

Post-Show: Zack Ryder versus Boone Frye

In an extremely poor match, Zack Ryder defeated Boone Frye in 13:27 by submission. Boone Frye came out for his main roster debut singing songs and looked like a member of a Boy Band. Zack Ryder made Boone Fry tap out to win the match. The commentary team also remained at ringside to watch this one.

Match Rating: E

Post-Show: Damien Sandow versus Axl Keegan

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Damien Sandow defeated Axl Keegan in 12:53 by pinfall with a Cubito Aequet. The commentary team also stayed at ringside to watch this one.

Match Rating: D-

Final Show Rating: C

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · July 30, 2020

Monday, Week 4, December, 2014

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The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE Monday Night RAW:

Non-Title: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar versus Braun Strowman

The main event of tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW was announced earlier today via a tweet sent out by the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox and will see the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar take on the Shield’s Braun Strowman in non-title action. Last night at the TLC Pay-Per-View the “Beast” Brock Lesnar defeated three Shield members in Braun Strowman, Roman Reigns and William Regal in the evening’s Fatal Four-Way Tables, Ladders and Chairs match when Brock Lesnar retrieved the Universal Championship hanging high above the ring to retain his title. An all-important victory for Braun Strowman tonight, albeit in non-title competition, could well lead to Strowman getting a future title opportunity in the future. Brock Lesnar has taken the spirit of the British Bulldog and the in-ring mentorship of Billy Gunn and dominated 2014 and the WWE Universe has only seen Lesnar pinned once since becoming the Universal Champion back in June, that pinfall defeat was at the hands of Roman Reigns in a Traditional Survivor Series Eliminated match last month.

WWE RAW Tag Team Championships: Dogs of War © versus AOP versus Gable & Glorious

Last week at the TLC Pay-Per-View the Dogs of War pairing of Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre became the new WWE RAW Tag Team Champions for the second time after winning the Fatal Four-Way Tag Team Chairs match also featuring the former Champions Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, the Authors of Pain of Akam and Rezar as well as the One Percenters Derrick Bateman and Andrade “Cien” Almas. Tonight on Monday Night RAW Ziggler and McIntyre will put their titles on the line in a Triple Threat tag team match against the AOP as well as the new team of Chad Gable and Bobby Roode who were victorious in their debut match as a team last night against Danny Burch and Troy McClain.

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Seth Rollins © versus Dean Ambrose

Dean Ambrose betrayed Seth Rollins last night at the TLC Pay-Per-View in an act that shocked the WWE Universe when Ambrose hit Rollins in the back with a steel chair which led to Rollins and Ambrose losing their WWE RAW Tag Team Championships. Tonight on Monday Night RAW Seth Rollins will put his WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line against his former friend Ambrose.

Non-Title: WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne versus Sugar Dunkerton

Pete Dunne defeated Uncle Elgin last night at the TLC Pay-Per-View to successfully retain his WWE United Kingdom Championship. Tonight on Monday Night RAW Pete Dunne will take on Sugar Dunkerton in non-title action.

Bray Wyatt versus Kane

Two former World Champions will go head to head tonight on Monday Night RAW as Bray Wyatt will take on the masked monster known as Kane. Bray Wyatt has been claiming to have a “Braveheart” on social media as of late and will have to muster that courage in order to defeat Kane.

Non-Title: WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey versus Rosa Mendes

Last night at the TLC Pay-Per-View Ronda Rousey became the new WWE Divas Champion in her first ever match as she beat both Sasha Banks as well as former Divas Champion Alexa Bliss in a Triple Threat match. As promised, Ronda Rousey has officially renamed the title the WWE RAW Women’s Championship and tonight Rousey will make her Monday Night RAW in-ring debut as she will take on Rosa Mendes in non-title action.

Quick Picks:

Non-Title: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar versus Braun Strowman

WWE RAW Tag Team Championships: Dogs of War © versus AOP versus Gable & Glorious

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Seth Rollins © versus Dean Ambrose

Non-Title: WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne versus Sugar Dunkerton

Bray Wyatt versus Kane

Non-Title: WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey versus Rosa Mendes

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · July 31, 2020

Monday, Week 4, December, 2014

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WWE Monday Night RAW (Live from Westchester County Center (NY) 5,000 in Attendance)

Pre-Show: Nikki Bella versus Nia Jax

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Nikki Bella defeated Nia Jax in 18:16 by pinfall with a Twin Magic. Unfortunately a hot crowd was against Nia Jax, chanting for her not to come back. Despite having made her debut on Monday Night RAW already, it would appear that the WWE Universe feel that Nia Jax is not ready for in-ring competition. Nevertheless, Nikki Bella picks up the all-important victory here after switching places with her twin sister Brie Bella behind the referee’s back which allowed Brie to roll up a tired Nia Jax to get the win.

Match Rating: E

Pre-Show: Santino Marella and Zack Ryder versus Resurrection (Matt Hardy and Luke Gallows)

In a bout that had solid in-ring action and average heat, Resurrection defeated Team CoBro in 18:29 when Matt Hardy defeated Santino Marella by pinfall with a Twist of Fate. The Monday Night RAW commentary team of Michael Cole, Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler took up their positions at ringside prior to this tag team match that saw Matt Hardy pin Santino Marella following a Twist of Fate to pick up the victory for his team.

Match Rating: C-

Pre-Show: Brodus Clay versus Jack Swagger

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Jack Swagger defeated Brodus Clay in 17:31 by pinfall with a Red, White and Blue Thunder Bomb. Brodus Clay was visibly tiring towards the end of this match which led to Swagger getting the win here.

Match Rating: C-

Tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW kicks off with the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar making his way to the ring flanked by his in-ring mentor Billy Gunn. Brock receives a great reception from the WWE Universe in attendance as Billy Gunn retrieves a microphone from the ringside area. Billy Gunn says that last night at the TLC Pay-Per-View Brock Lesnar succeeded in his toughest test yet as he defeated three Shield members in Roman Reigns, William Regal and Braun Strowman in the evening’s Tables, Ladders and Chairs main event after retrieving the Universal Championship hanging high above the ring. Billy Gunn says that the sight of Brock Lesnar standing on a ladder with his title last night is a metaphor for the entire WWE Universe as Brock Lesnar stands well above the rest of the roster. Billy Gunn says that his client Brock Lesnar is happy that the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox has put him in tonight’s non-title main event against Braun Strowman as he will get another opportunity to take out Braun Strowman, who may well have the Undertaker on his mind after the Undertaker threatened Strowman via a spooky video message last night. Derrick Bateman then makes his way to the entrance-way with a microphone of his own in hand and announces that at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View next month his partner Andrade “Cien” Almas will challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship.

Rating: D

Non-Title: WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey versus Rosa Mendes

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Ronda Rousey defeated Rosa Mendes in 6:46 by pinfall. Unfortunately a pretty vocal crowd didn’t seem particularly thrilled with seeing Ronda Rousey wrestle; it would appear that some members of the WWE Universe are unhappy at how quickly Ronda Rousey has become Women’s Champion in the WWE.

Match Rating: D+

Following her victory Ronda Rousey celebrates with the newly designed WWE RAW Women’s Championship in the ring until Sasha Banks rushes to the ring to attack Ronda Rousey which leads to Alexa Bliss, the former Champion, coming to the ring to make the save.

Rating: E+

WWE RAW Tag Team Championships: Dogs of War © versus AOP versus Gable & Glorious

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Gable & Glorious defeated Dogs of War and Authors of Pain in 8:05; the order of elimination was Authors of Pain first, and then Dogs of War. Gable & Glorious win the WWE RAW Tag Team titles. Michael Hayes accompanied the team of the Authors of Pain, Akam Dhinsa and Rezar Selmani, to the ring for this Triple Threat Elimination Tag Team match for the WWE RAW Tag Team Championships. However, despite their new manager Michael Hayes being at ringside, the AOP were the first team eliminated after Drew McIntyre pinned Akam Dhinsa following the Claymore Kick. Bobby Roode and Chad Gable would then become the new WWE RAW Tag Team Champions after Chad Gable took out Ziggler on the apron which allowed Bobby Roode to hit the Glorious DDT on Drew McIntyre.

Match Rating: D+

As Chad Gable and Bobby Roode celebrate their title win in front of the WWE Universe, Mick Foley comes to the entrance-way head banging to their theme music and looking like a complete Metalhead, clearly enjoying the music a little too much.

Rating: B

We cut backstage to find Zeb Colter looking at the monitor and watching Roode and Gable celebrate their title win until Zeb Colter turns to the camera and says that he has cancelled his association with Jack Swagger and from now on is a Watcher, constantly looking out for his next client who he will lead to the top.

Rating: D-

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Seth Rollins © versus Dean Ambrose

In a bout that featured great action and a good crowd, Dean Ambrose defeated Seth Rollins in 11:21 by pinfall with a Midnight Special. Dean Ambrose wins the WWE Intercontinental title. Michael Cole says that Seth Rollins must be devastated after Dean Ambrose turned on him last night whilst Jerry “The King” Lawler theorizes that this must have been the plan of Dean Ambrose all along.

Match Rating: B-

We cut backstage to find the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar going through tactics with his in-ring mentor Billy Gunn before Braun Strowman storms into the room and suggests that the two of them don’t need to wait until tonight’s non-title main event to settle their problems.

Rating: C-

As Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman are about to go to battle in the backstage area, Strowman’s fellow Shield members Roman Reigns and William Regal rush to the scene and pull Strowman away. Billy Gunn also tries to restrain Brock Lesnar. William Regal tells Lesnar that he will continue to face the wrath of the Shield as Regal announces that Strowman, Reigns and Regal will all be in the Royal Rumble match and that one of them will face Lesnar in the main event of WrestleMania for the WWE Universal Championship.

Rating: D+

We cut to the office of the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox where Triple H is giving Maddox a stern talking to for Maddox bullying AJ Lee last week. Triple H announces that for the first time ever there will be a women’s Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View and Triple H announces AJ Lee as the first participant announced for the match, with twenty-nine more women to be announced in the coming weeks on both Monday Night RAW and Friday Night SmackDown.

Rating: D+

Non-Title: WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne versus Sugar Dunkerton

In an extremely poor match, Pete Dunne defeated Sugar Dunkerton in 5:34 by pinfall with a Bitter End. The Monday Night RAW commentary team announce that Pete Dunne will be taking part in the Royal Rumble match next month.

Match Rating: E+

We cut backstage to find the new WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose looking into a camera, and Ambrose says that now that he has taken the Intercontinental Championship from Seth Rollins, Ambrose will join his real allies the Shield in the Royal Rumble match next month.

Rating: C-

We cut to another area to find Chad Gable and Bobby Roode celebrating with their newly won WWE RAW Tag Team Championships. Bobby Roode thanks Chad Gable for this opportunity and feels that together they can hold the titles for a very long time, because they are glorious!

Rating: D-

Bray Wyatt versus Kane

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Bray Wyatt defeated Kane in 8:19 by pinfall with a Standing Senton Splash. The Monday Night RAW commentary team note that this was a huge victory for the former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt. The commentary team also announce that both Wyatt and Kane will be competing in the Royal Rumble match.

Match Rating: C-

We cut backstage to find the former Divas Champion Alexa Bliss and her friend Road Dogg approaching the WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey. Road Dogg says that Alexa Bliss has Rousey’s back but asks for a title rematch at some point. Ronda Rousey nods.

Rating: D

Road Dogg, his protégé Alexa Bliss and the WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey all shake hands before Sasha Banks walks by and has back-up in the form of Beth Phoenix, who says that she has competed in the men’s Royal Rumble match before and is also officially announcing herself into the women’s Royal Rumble match.

Rating: E+

Following a commercial break we cut to another backstage area to find Chad Gable looking into a camera whilst holding one of the RAW Tag Team Championships. Chad Gable says that earlier tonight he and Bobby Roode defeated Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre to become the new RAW Tag Team Champions and that Gable has more good news as Gable and Roode will take part in the Royal Rumble match.

Rating: E

Non-Title: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar versus Braun Strowman

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Brock Lesnar defeated Braun Strowman in 12:58 by pinfall with an F-5. Finlay accompanied his client Braun Strowman to ringside and offered vocal instructions throughout the match but it was Lesnar who won tonight’s main event.

Match Rating: C

Post-Show: Uncle Elgin versus Matt Morgan

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Uncle Elgin defeated Matt Morgan in 13:04 by submission with a Crossface. The Monday Night RAW commentary team remained at ringside to watch this one.

Match Rating: D-

Post-Show: Sami Zayn versus Tensai

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Sami Zayn defeated Tensai in 13:01 by pinfall with a Brainbuster. Tensai was visibly tiring towards the end of this match which allowed Sami Zayn to get the win.

Match Rating: E

Final Show Rating: C

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · August 3, 2020

Tuesday, Week 4, December, 2014

The following contests are confirmed to take place at tonight’s NXT Something to Prove:

Ricochet and Johnny Gargano versus Roderick Strong and Evan Bourne

The main event of tonight’s NXT Something to Prove special event was announced earlier today on Twitter by the NXT General Manager Jim Cornette and will see a dream tag team match as Ricochet will make his long awaited NXT debut, teaming up with Johnny Gargano to take on the team of Roderick Strong and Evan Bourne. Ricochet is sure to be a Fan Favourite with the NXT Universe inside the NXT Arena due to his high-flying antics and has competed all over the world including Japan. Ricochet’s partner tonight, Johnny Gargano, is certainly “Cocky” but can back it up in the ring and will be looking to pick up the all-important victory tonight to end the year on a high after failing to win the NXT North American Championship at NXT Coming Storm last month. Roderick Strong is a Bad Ass that has competed all over the world and will also be making his NXT debut tonight teaming with Evan Bourne, who considers himself an “Every-Man”, a man of the people who is yet to pick up his first victory in NXT following making his NXT debut in October after years competing in front of the WWE Universe on Monday Night RAW.

NXT Championship: Curtis Axel © vs. NXT North American Champion Ezekiel Jackson vs. Kyle O’Reilly

Curtis Axel will put his NXT Championship on the line in a Triple Threat match tonight against both the NXT North American Champion Ezekiel Jackson and Kyle O’Reilly. Curtis Axel is currently in his eighth month at NXT Champion since winning the title from Justin Gabriel back in April at NXT Falling Apart. Since then Curtis Axel has made five successful title defences including most recently beating Kyle O’Reilly and Eric Young in a Triple Threat match at NXT Reckless Abandon back in October.

NXT Tag Team Championships: Team Brilliance (Charlotte and Eve) © vs. Audrey Marie and Alicia Fox

The NXT Tag Team Championships will be on the line tonight as the team of Charlotte Flair and Eve Torres, known to the NXT Universe inside the NXT Arena as Team Brilliance, will put their titles on the line against the pairing of Audrey Marie and Alicia Fox. Team Brilliance became the first ever NXT Tag Team Champions back in September of 2013 by defeating Hailey Hatred and Christina Von Eerie. Since then Team Brilliance have made five successful title defences in their fifteen month long title reign including most recently beating Shayna Baszler and Alicia at last month’s NXT Coming Storm.

Sin Cara versus Camacho versus Steven Walters versus Boone Sparrow

A Fatal Four-Way match tonight will see the high-flying and masked “Gangsta” of NXT Sin Cara battle Steven Walters, Camacho and Boone Sparrow, a recent graduate of the WWE Performance Center who made his NXT debut back in October and is yet to pick up his first victory. Steven Walters made his NXT debut back in June and already has four victories to his name.

Tyler Bate versus Samuel Stewart

The first ever WWE United Kingdom Champion, “True Born” Tyler Bate, will once again compete in front of the NXT Universe inside what is sure to be a sold out NXT Arena tonight as the Englishman will take on Samuel Stewart, who made his NXT debut back in October with a victory over Boone Sparrow and teamed with Dustin Rayz to defeat Alesteir Black and Trent Seven last month at NXT Coming Storm.

Aksana versus Emma

Finally, women’s division action tonight will see the Lithuanian Aksana take on the Australian Emma in an international showcase. Aksana debuted as a “Diva” on Friday Night SmackDown several years ago and has been competing in NXT since August whereas Emma will tonight make her first appearance in NXT since a spell competing in front of the WWE Universe on Monday Night RAW.

Quick Picks:

Ricochet and Johnny Gargano versus Roderick Strong and Evan Bourne

NXT Championship: Curtis Axel © vs. NXT North American Champion Ezekiel Jackson vs. Kyle O’Reilly

NXT Tag Team Championships: Team Brilliance (Charlotte and Eve) © vs. Audrey Marie and Alicia Fox

Sin Cara versus Camacho versus Steven Walters versus Boone Sparrow

Tyler Bate versus Samuel Stewart

Aksana versus Emma

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · August 5, 2020

Tuesday, Week 4, December, 2014

NXT Something to Prove (Live from Universal Sound Stage 21 (FL) 1,400 in Attendance)

Tyler Bate versus Samuel Stewart

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Tyler Bate defeated Samuel Stewart in 8:16 by pinfall with a Tyler Driver 97. The NXT General Manager Jim Cornette welcomes the live television audience to the show and introduces his commentary partner, former WWE Intercontinental Champion Rikishi. Rikishi says he is still as “Savage” as he used to be and thanks Jim Cornette for inviting him to join Cornette on commentary tonight inside a sold out NXT Arena. Tyler Bate, the first ever WWE United Kingdom Champion, then makes his way to the ring to a decent reaction from the NXT Universe in attendance. “True Born” Tyler Bate has experience competing in front of the WWE Universe on Monday Night RAW and has even competed on four Pay-Per-Views, including Summerslam earlier this year. Tyler Bate’s opponent tonight, Samuel Stewart, receives little to no reaction from the NXT Universe in attendance. Jim Cornette says that an all-important victory for Tyler Bate tonight could lead to the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox giving Bate another UK Championship opportunity in the future. Tyler Bate gets the win here with a Tyler Driver 97.

Match Rating: E-

Highlights are shown from the most recent NXT UK event which saw Sebastian Knight defeat Tank to retain the NXT UK Midlands Heavyweight Championship as well as Franco defeating Brian Kendrick in the main event to retain the NXT UK British Heavyweight Championship.

Rating: E+

Aksana versus Emma

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Aksana defeated Emma in 6:46 by pinfall with a DDT. Despite trying to come across as the “Girl-Next-Door”, the NXT Universe in attendance heavily booed Emma as she made her way to the ring for this match against the Lithuanian Aksana, who despite being more of a “Diva” than an athlete got a decent reception from those in attendance inside the sold out NXT Arena. Both of these women have experience competing on the main roster in front of the WWE Universe but it was Aksana who got the win here after hitting Emma with a DDT.

Match Rating: E

NXT Tag Team Championships: Team Brilliance (Charlotte and Eve) © vs. Audrey Marie and Alicia Fox

In a bout that had solid in-ring action and average heat, Team Brilliance defeated Audrey Marie and Alicia Fox in 15:29 when Charlotte Flair defeated Audrey Marie by pinfall with a Natural Selection. Team Brilliance make defence number six of their NXT Tag Team Championships. The NXT Tag Team Champions Charlotte Flair and Eve Torres, known to the NXT Universe as Team Brilliance, receive a great reception from the sold out NXT Arena as they make their way to the ring for this title defence against Audrey Marie and Alicia Fox. The NXT General Manager Jim Cornette notes on commentary that Team Brilliance are the longest current reigning Champions in all of the WWE, including NXT, Monday Night RAW, Friday Night SmackDown and 205 Live. Three of the women in this match have experience competing in front of the WWE Universe on Monday Night RAW or Friday Night SmackDown, with Charlotte being the only competitor to be an NXT mainstay and yet to make her main roster debut. Charlotte and Eve retain their titles again tonight after Charlotte Flair pins Audrey Marie following Natural Selection.

Match Rating: D+

Sin Cara versus Camacho versus Steven Walters versus Boone Sparrow

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Sin Cara defeated Camacho, Steven Walters and Boone Sparrow in 8:05 when Sin Cara defeated Boone Sparrow by pinfall with a Swanton Bomb. The masked Sin Cara, wearing chains and looking like a Gangsta, receives a great reception from the NXT Universe inside the sold out NXT Arena as he makes his way to the ring for this Fatal Four-Way match. Camacho, Steven Walters and Boone Sparrow then make their ways to the ring. The NXT General Manager Jim Cornette notes on commentary that the winner of this match could be in line for a future title opportunity and Sin Cara wins the match after pinning Boone Sparrow.

Match Rating: D-

NXT Championship: Curtis Axel © vs. NXT North American Champion Ezekiel Jackson vs. Kyle O’Reilly

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Curtis Axel defeated Ezekiel Jackson and Kyle O’Reilly in 12:58 when Curtis Axel defeated Ezekiel Jackson by pinfall with a Perfect Plex. Curtis Axel makes defence number six of his NXT Championship. “Generation Next” Curtis Axel, the third-generation competitor, receives perhaps the biggest reaction of the night from the NXT Universe inside the sold out NXT Arena as he comes to the ring to defend his title in a Triple Threat match against the NXT North American Champion Ezekiel Jackson as well as Kyle O’Reilly. Ezekiel Jackson shows why he is a “Bad Ass” as he dominates most of this match whereas the Egomaniac Kyle O’Reilly tries to stay away from Ezekiel Jackson as much as he can. Eventually Curtis Axel is able to put Ezekiel Jackson with a Perfect Plex to score the pinfall whilst Kyle O’Reilly was laid out on the outside of the ring at the hands of Ezekiel Jackson.

Match Rating: C+

Ricochet and Johnny Gargano versus Roderick Strong and Evan Bourne

In a bout that featured great action and a good crowd, Ricochet and Johnny Gargano defeated Roderick Strong and Evan Bourne in 18:21 when Ricochet defeated Evan Bourne by pinfall with a 630 Splash. The “Cocky” Johnny Gargano receives a great reception from the NXT Universe inside the sold out NXT Arena and his partner Ricochet also receives many cheers on his NXT debut, Ricochet is an immediate Fan Favourite with the NXT Universe. Roderick Strong is a “Bad Ass” on his NXT debut tonight, hitting both Ricochet and Gargano with devastating backbreakers throughout the match. Eventually communication errors cost Strong and Evan Bourne the victory as the “Every-Man” Evan Bourne tags himself into the match only to get it with a superkick by Gargano before Gargano takes out Strong on the outside allowing Ricochet to hit the 630 Splash on Evan Bourne to get the win for his team on his NXT debut.

Match Rating: B-

Final Show Rating: C+

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · August 6, 2020

Thursday, Week 4, December, 2014

The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE 205 Live:

Non-Title: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy versus Rich Swann

The main event of tonight’s episode of 205 Live was announced earlier today via a tweet sent out by the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield and will see the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy take on Rich Swann in non-title action. This past Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View Buddy Murphy made his first successful title defence after beating both Cedric Alexander as well as the masked Rey Mysterio in a Triple Threat match after Buddy Murphy pinned Cedric Alexander following Murphy’s Law whilst Mysterio was on the outside of the ring. The Fan Favourite Rich Swann as well as his friend Cedric Alexander have mocked Buddy Murphy in recent weeks due to the Australian Murphy’s lack of personal hygiene and have claimed that Buddy Murphy looks like a “Bum”. However, despite his personal hygiene issues nobody can doubt Murphy’s success in the ring and Murphy is undefeated since beating Cedric Alexander for the Cruiserweight Championship on 205 Live last month. Tonight’s main event is a rematch from two weeks ago when Murphy beat Rich Swann in 205 Live’s non-title main event. Last week Buddy Murphy teamed with Enzo Amore to defeat Rich Swann and Chad Gable with the stipulation being that the loser of the match would lose their 205 Live contract, and Buddy Murphy pinned Gable in the main event last week in what would be Gable’s final 205 Live appearance before moving to Monday Night RAW. An all-important victory for Rich Swann in tonight’s main event could well lead to Rich Swann getting a future title opportunity, and the WWE Universe will certainly be on Swann’s side tonight.

Chris Jericho versus Chavo Guerrero

Two veterans and former Cruiserweight Champions will go head to head tonight on 205 Live as the “Cheeky Monkey” who loves to have fun, “Y2J” Chris Jericho will take on Chavo Guerrero, who in recent weeks has told anybody that will listen that he is the CEO of 205 Live, despite the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield stating on commentary that he has no recollection of appointing Chavo in any managerial position whatsoever.

Jay Briscoe versus A.R. Fox

The “Redneck” Jay Briscoe picked up his first victory on 205 Live last week against Noam Dar after Jay Briscoe lost to Epico in his 205 Live debut the week before. Tonight Jay Briscoe will look to pick up another win as he goes one on one with A.R. Fox, a “Cocky” Superstar whose last match on 205 Live came all the way back in August when he defeated the “Japanese Buzzsaw” Tajiri in A.R. Fox’s 205 Live debut. Both of these Superstars will be looking to end the year on a high note with a victory here heading into the new year.

Quick Picks:

Non-Title: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy versus Rich Swann

Chris Jericho versus Chavo Guerrero

Jay Briscoe versus A.R. Fox

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · August 7, 2020

Thursday, Week 4, December, 2014

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WWE 205 Live (Live from Deer Park Convention Center (NY), 969 in Attendance)

Pre-Show: TJ Perkins versus Kalisto

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Kalisto defeated TJ Perkins in 18:28 by pinfall with a Rising Sun. TJ Perkins seemed off his game tonight in this pre-show match that went the distance against the masked Kalisto. It would appear that Kalisto has the greater physical conditioning and seemed to have the number of TJ Perkins tonight. Kalisto picks up the all-important victory here after hitting his Rising Sun finishing maneuver.

Match Rating: D-

Pre-Show: Cedric Alexander versus Epico

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Cedric Alexander defeated Epico in 17:50 by pinfall with a Spear. The small man dressed in a bull costume, El Torito, accompanied his handler and former WWE Tag Team Champion Epico to ringside for this match. El Torito acted “Emotionless” at ringside as he just stood still watching the match. Perhaps the lack of encouragement was what led to Epico failing to get the win here as the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander pins Epico following a Spear to get the victory.

Match Rating: D-

Tonight’s edition of 205 Live begins with the 205 Live commentary team of Scott Stanford, former Cruiserweight Champion Billy Kidman and the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcoming the television audience to the show. Scott Stanford thanks the WWE Universe for their thoughts and well wishes following his assault at the hands of Big Show this past Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View. JBL then announces that tonight’s main event will see the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy taking on Rich Swann in non-title action. The Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy then comes to the ring which prompts some members of the WWE Universe at ringside to hold their noses indicating that Murphy smells bad. Buddy Murphy takes a microphone from the ringside area and says that this past Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View he beat both Cedric Alexander and Rey Mysterio in a Triple Threat match to successfully retain his WWE Cruiserweight Championship for the first time. Murphy says that he doesn’t care what anybody thinks about him, and that the WWE Universe may feel that Murphy looks like a “Bum” but Murphy is just showing off his Australian hairstyle. Buddy Murphy says that the masked loser Rey Mysterio will likely never show his face on 205 Live now that he has failed to win the Cruiserweight Championship from the greatest cruiserweight in the world, Buddy Murphy. The Cruiserweight Champion continues by saying that last week on 205 Live he won the main event tag team match to drive Chad Gable out of 205 Live and that tonight he will once again defeat Rich Swann. Cedric Alexander then joins Murphy in the ring and retrieves a microphone of his own from ringside. Cedric says that people don’t call Murphy a “bum” because of his long hair; they call him that because he smells like a public toilet. Cedric Alexander then announces that he spoke to JBL earlier today and at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View next month Cedric will challenge Murphy for the Cruiserweight Championship in a one-on-one match. Murphy holds his title high above his head before leaving the ring and heading to the bac as 205 Live heads to its first commercial break of the evening.

Rating: E

Chris Jericho versus Chavo Guerrero

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Chris Jericho defeated Chavo Guerrero in 7:34 by pinfall with a Code Breaker. Chris Jericho looked great tonight and will represent 205 Live in the men’s Royal Rumble match next month.

Match Rating: C-

As Chris Jericho celebrates his victory in front of the WWE Universe in attendance, Ricardo Rodriguez comes to the entrance-way with a microphone in hand to introduce his client, Adrian Neville. The first Cruiserweight Champion of the 205 Live era Neville then takes the microphone from Rodriguez. Neville says that he should be the one representing 205 Live in the Royal Rumble match, not a washed up loser like Jericho. Neville says that he is “Cocky” but he knows he can back it up. Neville says that he will teach “Y2J” a lesson right now. Neville rushes into the ring and looks to attack Jericho but the “Cheeky Monkey” Jericho sidesteps and Neville goes flying out of the ring. Neville gets to his feet looking very embarrassed as we cut to another commercial break.

Rating: D-

Following the commercial break we cut backstage to find a dejected looking El Torito trying to reach the buttons on a vending machine to order a snack. Cedric Alexander walks by and laughs before pushing the button for El Torito. Cedric then walks away and El Torito storms out of the room in a rage, clearly embarrassed again.

Rating: F+

Jay Briscoe versus A.R. Fox

In a match that had an average crowd reaction and some decent in-ring action, Jay Briscoe defeated A.R. Fox in 8:13 by pinfall with a Double Underhook Piledriver. Jay Briscoe looked impressive in victory tonight against A.R. Fox.

Match Rating: D+

Following a commercial break JTG comes to ringside and immediately walks up to the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield at the commentary table. JTG says that he is fed up of people like Cedric Alexander and Rich Swann being given opportunities whereas the original “Gangsta” JTG is left in the back. JBL says he will think about JTG’s comments.

Rating: D-

We cut backstage to find the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy making final preparations before tonight’s main event when his opponent Rich Swann approaches him. Rich Swann says that tonight he will prove that he is not just a Fan Favourite, but that he has what it takes to carry this division.

Rating: F+

Following a commercial break Cedric Alexander comes to the ring to join the 205 Live commentary team at ringside for tonight’s main event. Cedric Alexander says that he is out here to scout Buddy Murphy before Cedric beats Murphy to win back the Cruiserweight Championship at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View next month.

Rating: E+

Non-Title: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy versus Rich Swann

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Buddy Murphy defeated Rich Swann in 12:29 by pinfall with a Murphy's Law. Cedric Alexander says on commentary that Murphy may have impressed many tonight but his reign will still come to an end at the hands of Cedric at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View.

Match Rating: E

Final Show Rating: E+

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · August 10, 2020

Friday, Week 4, December, 2014

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The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: AJ Styles © versus Colin Cassady

The main event of tonight’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown was announced earlier today via a tweet sent out by the Friday Night SmackDown General Manager Eva Marie and will see the WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles put his title on the line against Colin Cassady. This past Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View AJ Styles defeated Christian in a Ladder match to make his third successful title defence since winning the WWE Championship from Jinder Mahal in a Hell in a Cell match back in October. We also saw Colin Cassady burst into the office of the SmackDown General Manager Eva Marie this past Sunday and demand the next shot at the WWE Championship, to which Eva Marie promptly ordered Colin Cassady to leave her office. However, AJ Styles, as well as being the “Franchise Player” of Friday Night SmackDown, is a fighting WWE Champion and has agreed to put his title on the line tonight for the fourth time in just three weeks. Tonight will be Cassady’s first match on SmackDown since August but an all-important victory tonight could see him entering the new year as the new WWE Champion.

US Championship: Randy Orton © versus Andy Leavine versus Alexander Rusev versus Jinder Mahal

Randy Orton will put the WWE United States Championship on the line tonight on Friday Night SmackDown in a Fatal Four-Way match against Andy Leavine, Alexander Rusev and former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal. This past Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View Randy Orton made the third successful defence of his US Championship since winning the title back at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View in October. Orton pinned Andy Leavine this past Sunday after a Running Punt to the head in a Fatal Five-Way match that also included Jinder Mahal, Shinsuke Nakamura and the SmackDown Money in the Bank briefcase holder, Kevin Owens.

Non-Title: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar versus Prime Time Players

Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro, known to the WWE Universe as “The Bar”, successfully made their second successful defence of their WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships this past Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View when they put both Jimmy and Jey Uso through tables to win their Tables match. Tonight on Friday Night SmackDown The Bar will take on the Prime Time Players of Darren Young and Titus O’Neil in non-title action.

Ryback versus Friday Night SmackDown’s Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens

Friday Night SmackDown’s Money in the Bank briefcase holder Kevin Owens failed his attempts to win the WWE United States Championship this past Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View but the “Bad Ass” Kevin Owens remains undefeated on SmackDown since winning the Money in the Bank briefcase back in June. Tonight on Friday Night SmackDown Kevin Owens will take on the former Intercontinental Champion Ryback.

Kofi Kingston versus Kenneth Cameron

The man with deadly feet, the “Knock-Out Artist” Kofi Kingston will compete in singles competition tonight on Friday Night SmackDown for the first time since October as he will take on Kenneth Cameron, a “Cocky” Superstar from England who is yet to pick up his first victory on SmackDown and was last seen losing to Mark Henry back in September.

WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch © versus Asuka versus Carmella

Last but certainly not least, the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship will be on the line tonight as Becky Lynch will defend the title in a Triple Threat match against both Asuka as well as Carmella. Becky Lynch beat Carmella last month on Friday Night SmackDown to end Carmella’s title reign and also beat Carmella to retain the title for the first time this past Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View.

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Quick Picks:

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: AJ Styles © versus Colin Cassady

US Championship: Randy Orton © versus Andy Leavine versus Alexander Rusev versus Jinder Mahal

Non-Title: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar versus Prime Time Players

Ryback versus Friday Night SmackDown’s Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens

Kofi Kingston versus Kenneth Cameron

WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch © versus Asuka versus Carmella

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month. This is the final show of this month’s contest and the overall winner will be able to pick a Superstar to participate in an Elimination Chamber match at the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View.)

Destiny · August 14, 2020

Friday, Week 4, December, 2014

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WWE Friday Night SmackDown! (Live from Show Me Center (MO), 5,047 in Attendance)

Pre-Show: Summer Rae versus Nicole Matthews

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Summer Rae defeated Nicole Matthews in 17:36 by submission. Summer Rae seemed off her game tonight in this women’s division pre-show match that went the distance. However, despite being off her game Summer Rae was still able to pick up the all-important victory here after forcing her opponent Nicole Matthews to tap out.

Match Rating: E-

Pre-Show: Xavier Woods and Richie Steamboat versus The Bludgeon Brothers (Rowan and Harper)

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Woods & Steamboat defeated The Bludgeon Brothers in 18:24 when Xavier Woods defeated Erick Rowan by pinfall with a Lost in the Woods. Xavier Woods has a dreadfully stale character, a change is really needed. It would appear that many members of the WWE Universe are bored with seeing Xavier Woods in his current persona. Nevertheless, Xavier Woods still picked up the win for his team here after pinning Erick Rowan.

Match Rating: D

Pre-Show: Damien Sandow versus Byron Saxton

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Damien Sandow defeated Byron Saxton in 18:08 by pinfall with a Terminus. Percy Watson accompanied his partner Byron Saxton to ringside for this match but it was Sandow who picked up the victory.

Match Rating: C-

Tonight’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown kicks off with the WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles making his way to the ring. AJ receives a great reception from the WWE Universe in attendance as he retrieves a microphone from the ringside area. AJ Styles says that he is the “Franchise Player” of Friday Night SmackDown and that he proved that again this past Sunday at the TLC Pay-Per-View when he defeated Christian in their Ladder match to retain the WWE Championship. AJ Styles says that just as he climbed a ladder to retain his title this past Sunday, AJ has climbed to the top of the WWE in just three months. AJ says that he is willing to put his WWE Championship on the line against any competitor from any corner of the globe, and that AJ looks forward to defending his WWE Championship against Colin Cassady in tonight’s main event. AJ says that Colin Cassady went crying to the Friday Night SmackDown General Manager Eva Marie begging for a title opportunity and AJ is willing to give Cassady the title shot tonight. Christian then comes to the entrance-way with a microphone of his own in hand. Christian says that he isn’t done with AJ Styles and will soon have one more match with AJ and Christian vows that 2015 will be the year that Christian becomes the new WWE Champion at AJ’s expense.

Rating: D+

WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch © versus Asuka versus Carmella

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Asuka defeated Becky Lynch and Carmella in 8:27 when Asuka defeated Carmella by submission with a Passion Clutch. Asuka wins the WWE SmackDown Women's title. Becky Lynch seemed off her game tonight which led to Becky losing her title tonight as Asuka threw Becky to the outside of the ring before forcing Carmella to tap out as Asuka becomes the new WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion for the very first time.

Match Rating: D-

As Asuka celebrates her title win in front of the WWE Universe a disappointed Carmella and a distraught looking Becky Lynch make their way to the back. Paige then comes to the ring with a microphone in hand and challenges Asuka to a SmackDown Women’s Championship match at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View next month. Paige then looks to hit Asuka with the microphone but Asuka ducks and Paige quickly flees the ring. Asuka picks up the microphone and agrees to the match, and says that Paige still isn’t ready for Asuka.

Rating: E

Non-Title: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar versus Prime Time Players

In a match that had some good action and average heat, The Bar defeated Prime Time Players in 7:46 when Sheamus defeated Titus O'Neil by pinfall with a Brogue Kick. Robbie Brookside accompanied his clients, the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro, known to the WWE Universe as The Bar, to ringside for this match and watched as Sheamus hit Titus O’Neil with the Brogue Kick before pinning O’Neil to pick up the win for his team.

Match Rating: C

We cut backstage to find Colin Cassady in the office of the Friday Night SmackDown General Manager Eva Marie. Colin Cassady tells Eva Marie that AJ Styles sees himself as a hero, the “Franchise Player” of SmackDown, but that tonight Cassady will be AJ’s “Comic Book Villain” and there won’t be a happy ending for AJ when he loses his WWE Championship.

Rating: F+

US Championship: Randy Orton © versus Andy Leavine versus Alexander Rusev versus Jinder Mahal

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Randy Orton defeated Andy Leavine, Alexander Rusev and Jinder Mahal in 9:39 when Randy Orton defeated Andy Leavine by pinfall with an RKO. Randy Orton makes defence number 4 of his WWE United States title. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team of Josh Mathews, Joey Styles and Matt Striker all agree that Alexander Rusev looked great tonight despite failing to win the US title as Orton pins Leavine again to retain his title.

Match Rating: D+

We cut backstage to find Naomi and Layla arguing about which of them will win the first ever women’s Royal Rumble match as they both announce that they will be participating in the match next month. Big Show walks by and Naomi and Layla both stop arguing and look scared as Big Show walks past scowling.

Rating: D

Ryback versus Friday Night SmackDown’s Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Kevin Owens defeated Ryback in 7:55 by submission with a Sharpshooter. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team note that Kevin Owens is undefeated on SmackDown since winning the Money in the Bank briefcase.

Match Rating: C-

Jimmy and Jey Uso make their way to the ring, and Jimmy retrieves a microphone from the ringside area. Jimmy says that they are focused on becoming the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions again and will eventually beat Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro for the titles but before that they are announcing that they will both be taking part in the Royal Rumble match next month.

Rating: C-

Kofi Kingston versus Kenneth Cameron

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Kofi Kingston defeated Kenneth Cameron in 6:57 by pinfall with an S.O.S. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team announce that Kofi Kingston will also be participating in the Royal Rumble match next month.

Match Rating: D

We cut backstage to find Tamina telling Natalya that she will be the one to win the women’s Royal Rumble match next month, and Natalya says that she will also be in the match and will be the one to come out on top. The pair continue to argue until Big E Langston and Xavier Woods walk by. Big E says that there is nothing to be fighting about as Big E and Xavier Woods will join their boy Kofi Kingston in the Royal Rumble match next month.

Rating: D

We cut backstage to find Randy Orton about to leave in his car with the United States Championship when is approached by Alexander Rusev, who tells Orton that he is going to keep coming after Orton and won’t rest until Rusev is the new United States Champion.

Rating: D-

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: AJ Styles © versus Colin Cassady

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, AJ Styles defeated Colin Cassady in 12:28 by pinfall with a Super Styles Clash. AJ Styles makes defence number 4 of his WWE World Heavyweight title. Colin Cassady was really off his game tonight which may have been what led to AJ Styles retaining his title here after hitting the Super Styles Clash from the top rope.

Match Rating: C-

Post-Show: Fandango versus Mojo Rawlings

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Fandango defeated Mojo Rawlings in 12:46 by pinfall with a Shooting Star Press. Mojo Rawlings seemed off his game tonight which led to Fandango getting the win. The commentary team also remained at ringside to watch this one.

Match Rating: E+

Post-Show: R-Truth versus Alexander Wolfe

In an extremely poor match, R-Truth defeated Alexander Wolfe in 12:52 by pinfall with a What's Up? The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team also stayed at ringside to watch this match as R-Truth was victorious.

Match Rating: E+

Final Show Rating: D+

Final Prediction League Table:

Unfortunately there were no predictions this month so I will pick all the Superstars to participate in an Elimination Chamber match at the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View!

Destiny · September 14, 2020

Monday, Week 1, January, 2015

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The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE Monday Night RAW:

Non-Title: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar versus Derrick Bateman

The main event of tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW was announced earlier today via a tweet sent out from the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox and will see the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar take on Derrick Bateman in non-title action. Brad Maddox said that as this is the first Monday Night RAW of the new year the WWE Universe will witness a main event that has never taken place before with Lesnar taking on Bateman for the very first time. Last week on RAW as Brock Lesnar was in the ring with his in-ring mentor Billy Gunn the pair were interrupted by Bateman, who came to the entrance-way and announced that his partner Andrade Cien Almas will challenge Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View later this month. An all-important victory for Derrick Bateman tonight could well lead to the momentum moving into the favor of his “One Percenters” partner Almas heading into the Universal Championship match at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View.

Non-Title: WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Gable and Glorious versus Authors of Pain (Akam Dhinsa and Rezar Selmani)

Last week on Monday Night RAW the team of Bobby Roode and Chad Gable, now known to the WWE Universe as “Gable and Glorious”, became the new WWE RAW Tag Team Champions as they defeated the former RAW Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre as well as the Authors of Pain pairing of Akam Dhinsa and Rezar Selmani in a Triple Threat Elimination tag team match. Tonight on RAW Roode and Gable will take on the Authors of Pain in a non-title match.

Non-Title: WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose versus Zack Ryder

Dean Ambrose ended 2014 on a high last week on Monday Night RAW as he defeated his former friend Seth Rollins to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion for the second time in his career. Tonight Ambrose will take on Zack Ryder in non-title competition.

Non-Title: WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne versus Sugar Dunkerton

The WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne defeated Sugar Dunkerton in quick time last week on Monday Night RAW and it was also announced that Dunne will be one of the participants in the men’s Royal Rumble match. Tonight on RAW Pete Dunne will face Dunkerton again in another non-title match.

Royal Rumble Qualifying Match: Brodus Clay versus Killian Dain

Two large men will go head to head tonight on Monday Night RAW as Brodus Clay will take on Killian Dain with a spot in the men’s Royal Rumble match on the line. With Superstars from Monday Night RAW, Friday Night SmackDown and 205 Live all looking to compete in the Royal Rumble match, places are limited but the winner of this match will be guaranteed a spot.

Non-Title: WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey versus Raquel Diaz

Finally, the WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey will take on the daughter of the late, great WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero, Raquel Diaz, tonight on Monday Night RAW in a non-title match. Ronda Rousey was victorious against Rosa Mendes in her first ever match on RAW last week and will look to pick up another win here.

Quick Picks:

Non-Title: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar versus Derrick Bateman

Non-Title: WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Gable and Glorious versus Authors of Pain (Akam Dhinsa and Rezar Selmani)

Non-Title: WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose versus Zack Ryder

Non-Title: WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne versus Sugar Dunkerton

Royal Rumble Qualifying Match: Brodus Clay versus Killian Dain

Non-Title: WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey versus Raquel Diaz

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · September 16, 2020

Monday, Week 1, January, 2015

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WWE Monday Night RAW (Live from Show Me Center (MO) 5,375 in Attendance)

Pre-Show: Mia Yim versus Nia Jax

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Nia Jax defeated Mia Yim in 18:09 by pinfall. Unfortunately a hot crowd was against Nia Jax, chanting for her to not come back. It would appear that many members of the WWE Universe have no interest in seeing Nia Jax compete even months after she made her Monday Night RAW debut late last year. Both Mia Yim and Nia Jax will be competing in the women’s Royal Rumble match later this month and Nia Jax built some momentum heading into the Royal Rumble match by picking up the all-important victory here.

Match Rating: E-

Pre-Show: Dogs of War (Ziggler & Drew McIntyre) versus Resurrection (Matt Hardy & Luke Gallows)

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Dogs of War defeated Resurrection in 17:39 when Drew McIntyre defeated Luke Gallows by pinfall with a Zig Zag Claymore Combination. The Monday Night RAW commentary team of Michael Cole, Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler took up their positions at ringside prior to this tag team match taking place which saw the team of Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre defeat the Resurrection pairing of Matt Hardy and Luke Gallows.

Match Rating: C

Pre-Show: Santino Marella versus Jack Swagger

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Jack Swagger defeated Santino Marella in 18:20 by submission with a Patriot Lock. Unfortunately Santino Marella and Jack Swagger just don’t click at all as opponents and it showed in their performances here.

Match Rating: D

Tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW kicks off with the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar making his way to the ring. Brock Lesnar is joined by his in-ring mentor Billy Gunn who retrieves a microphone from the ringside area. Billy Gunn addresses the WWE Universe by saying that at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View later this month Brock Lesnar will defeat Andrade Cien Almas to once again retain his WWE Universal Championship before going on to defend the title again in the main event of WrestleMania. Billy Gunn continues by saying that he is pleased that the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox has given Brock Lesnar the chance to go one on one with Andrade’s friend and tag team partner Derrick Bateman in tonight’s non-title main event. Billy Gunn says that Andrade and Bateman like to call themselves the “One Percenters”, but that there might not even be one percent of Bateman left after Brock Lesnar takes him all the way to “Suplex City” tonight. Billy Gunn says that last week on RAW Brock Lesnar single handedly took out and defeated the “Monster Among Men” Braun Strowman so he can only imagine what Brock is capable of against Bateman tonight. Derrick Bateman then makes his way to the entrance-way with a microphone of his own and says that he will beat Brock Lesnar tonight and weaken him sufficiently enough for his friend Andrade to take the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble.

Rating: D+

Non-Title: WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey versus Raquel Diaz

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Ronda Rousey defeated Raquel Diaz in 7:26 by pinfall. A pretty vocal crowd didn’t seem particularly thrilled with seeing Ronda Rousey wrestle and it would appear that some sections of the WWE Universe don’t think Ronda Rousey is ready to be in such a high position as the RAW Women’s Champion. Nevertheless, Ronda Rousey was victorious again here.

Match Rating: D

Following her victory Ronda Rousey celebrates in front of the lukewarm WWE Universe until Sasha Banks rushes to the ring for the second week in a row and looks to attack Ronda Rousey. However, just like last week Alexa Bliss rushes to the ring to make the save. As Sasha flees the ring Alexa Bliss takes a microphone and says that she has just spoken to the General Manager Brad Maddox and announces that at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View both Alexa Bliss and Sasha Banks will challenge Rousey for the WWE RAW Women’s Championship in a Triple Threat match.

Rating: E

Non-Title: WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Gable and Glorious versus Authors of Pain

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Gable & Glorious defeated Authors of Pain in 6:39 when Bobby Roode defeated Akam Dhinsa by submission with a Fujiwara Armbar. Michael Hayes once again accompanied the Authors of Pain pairing of Akam Dhinsa and Rezar Selmani to the ring for this non-title match but it was the WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Bobby Roode and Chad Gable who got the win after Roode forced Akam to tap out.

Match Rating: D

We cut backstage to find Stephanie McMahon exiting the door of the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox when Seth Rollins approaches her. Seth Rollins tells Stephanie that after losing the Intercontinental Championship to his former friend Dean Ambrose last week he is now fully focused on winning the Royal Rumble match, and that Stephanie and everyone else should be prepared for the era of Monday Night Rollins.

Rating: C-

Non-Title: WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose versus Zack Ryder

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Dean Ambrose defeated Zack Ryder in 10:44 by pinfall with a Headlock Driver. Michael Cole says that Dean Ambrose may be one of the favourites heading into the Royal Rumble match but Jerry “The King” Lawler argues that Ambrose should watch out for the man he betrayed, Seth Rollins, in the Royal Rumble match.

Match Rating: C+

We cut backstage to find the former WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre discussing the Royal Rumble match. Ziggler tells McIntyre that he should be prepared for every man for himself in the Royal Rumble match, and McIntyre says that Ziggler should be prepared as McIntyre will kick anyone and everyone out of the match.

Rating: D-

Bray Wyatt makes his way to the ring to a decent reaction from the WWE Universe in attendance. Wyatt says that last year he finally became the WWE Champion and then had a short-lived partnership with Matt Hardy. Wyatt says that the Universal Championship will be coming home to Wyatt after Wyatt takes out everyone in the Royal Rumble match. The lights then go out in the arena and when they come back on Kane is standing in the ring. Kane grabs Wyatt by the throat and hits him with a Chokeslam.

Rating: D+

Non-Title: WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne versus Sugar Dunkerton

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Pete Dunne defeated Sugar Dunkerton in 6:36 by pinfall with a Bitter End. The Monday Night RAW commentary team all agree that Pete Dunne could be a dark horse in the men’s Royal Rumble match.

Match Rating: E+

We cut backstage to find the WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Chad Gable and Bobby Roode celebrating again following their victory earlier tonight. Chad Gable says that they should work together in the Royal Rumble match, and Roode says that will be glorious.

Rating: D-

The Rock makes his way to the ring to a tremendous ovation from the WWE Universe in attendance. The Rock says that it’s great to be back on Monday Night RAW tonight despite having to see the General Manager Brad Maddox walking around backstage. The Rock then continues to mock Maddox.

Rating: C

Royal Rumble Qualifying Match: Brodus Clay versus Killian Dain

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Brodus Clay defeated Killian Dain in 6:06 by pinfall with an Ah Funk It! Killian Dain was really off his game tonight which led to Brodus Clay picking up the win and a spot in the Royal Rumble match.

Rating: D

We cut backstage to find Sami Zayn and Fatsuhiko Nakajima, the team known as International Explosion, talking about how excited they are to be in the Royal Rumble match. Roman Reigns and William Regal of the Shield walk by and say that Zayn and Nakajima will be easy eliminations for Reigns, Regal and Braun Strowman.

Rating: E+

The Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox comes to the ring to do special in-ring introductions before tonight’s main event when Maddox is interrupted by Bret “The Hitman” Hart who says that Maddox is the worst General Manager of all time.

Rating: D

We see a pre-recorded video interview of Triple H and Shawn Michaels, D-Generation X, talking about the Royal Rumble match and their history with the match having both been former Royal Rumble winners.

Rating: B-

Non-Title: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar versus Derrick Bateman

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Brock Lesnar defeated Derrick Bateman in 15:55 by submission with a Kimura Lock. Unfortunately this match was too long given who was involved with the WWE Universe not used to seeing Derrick Bateman in the main event of Monday Night RAW.

Match Rating: C

Post-Show: Mason Ryan versus Matt Morgan

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Matt Morgan defeated Mason Ryan in 12:54 by pinfall with a Carbon Footprint. The Monday Night RAW commentary team remained at ringside to watch this match.

Match Rating: D-

Post-Show: Uncle Elgin versus Tensai

In an extremely poor match, Uncle Elgin defeated Tensai in 13:08 by submission with a Crossface. Tensai was visibly tiring towards the end of this post-show match which led to Uncle Elgin getting the victory here.

Match Rating: E+

Final Show Rating: C

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · September 18, 2020

Thursday, Week 1, January, 2015

The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE 205 Live:

Non-Title: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy versus TJ Perkins

The main event of the first edition of 205 Live of 2015 was announced earlier today via a tweet sent out by the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield and will see the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy take on the “Fan Favourite” TJ Perkins in non-title competition. Last week on 205 Live as Buddy Murphy was bragging to the WWE Universe about his achievements since becoming the WWE Cruiserweight Champion back In November Murphy was interrupted by the former Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander who announced that at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View later this month Cedric Alexander will challenge Murphy for the Cruiserweight Championship. Cedric Alexander made many members of the WWE Universe laugh last week when he told Murphy that Murpy isn’t called a “Bum” because of his long hair but because the Australian smells like a public toilet. Alexander then watched at ringside as Buddy Murphy defeated Rich Swann in last week’s non-title main event. An all-important victory for TJ Perkins tonight, albeit in non-title action, could well lead to TJ Perkins getting a future title opportunity. A victory for TJ Perkins won’t be an easy task however as Buddy Murphy is undefeated since beating Cedric Alexander for the Cruiserweight Championship back in November. However, Buddy Murphy is yet to beat TJ Perkins and TJ Perkins actually holds a victory over Murphy having beaten Murphy back in September in Buddy Murphy’s second match on 205 Live.

Chris Jericho versus A.R. Fox

Last week on 205 Live during a victory over Chavo Guerrero, Chris Jericho was announced as being a participant in the men’s Royal Rumble match later this month. Following the “Cheeky Monkey” Y2J’s victory for Chavo, the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Adrian Neville came out to say that he should be the one representing 205 Live in the Royal Rumble match. Neville then handed the microphone to his personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez and rushed into the ring to attack Jericho only for Y2J to sidestep Neville and send the former Cruiserweight Champion flying outside of the ring. Chris Jericho returns to action tonight on 205 Live as he will take on A.R. Fox.

Eric Young versus Chavo Guerrero

Following a loss against Chris Jericho last week, the self-proclaimed “CEO” of 205 Live Chavo Guerrero will return to action against Eric Young, who is making his 205 Live debut tonight. The Canadian Eric Young debuted inside the NXT Arena at NXT Reckless Abandon last October as he failed to win the NXT Championship from Curtis Axel in a Triple Threat match also involving Kyle O’Reilly and Eric Young defeated Evan Bourne back in November in his last appearance in NXT at NXT Coming Storm. The WWE Universe should be excited to see the “Fun Babyface” Eric Young make his 205 Live debut tonight.

Quick Picks:

Non-Title: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy versus TJ Perkins

Chris Jericho versus A.R. Fox

Eric Young versus Chavo Guerrero

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · September 25, 2020

Thursday, Week 1, January, 2015

WWE 205 Live (Live from Boone County Fairgrounds (IA), 988 in Attendance)

Pre-Show: Jay Briscoe versus Adrian Neville

In a bout that had solid in-ring action and average heat, Jay Briscoe defeated Adrian Neville in 17:31 by pinfall with a Double Underhook Piledriver. Adrian Neville’s personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez accompanied his client to ringside for this pre-show match against Jay Briscoe. Ricardo Rodriguez acted as the personal cheerleader of Adrian Neville throughout the match but the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville was unable to pick up the all-important victory here in a match that went the distance as Jay Briscoe picked up the upset win following a Double Underhook Piledriver.

Match Rating: C

Pre-Show: Evan Bourne versus Epico

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Evan Bourne defeated Epico in 17:43 by pinfall with a Shooting Star Press. The small man dressed in a bull costume known as El Torito accompanied the former WWE Tag Team Champion Epico to ringside for this match and seemed to try his best to encourage Epico throughout the match. However, Evan Bourne impressed the WWE Universe in attendance in this pre-show match and picked up the win following an impressive Shooting Star Press.

Match Rating: D-

Pre-Show: Rich Swann versus Enzo Amore

In an extremely poor match, Enzo Amore defeated Rich Swann in 18:27 by submission. Unfortunately this match was too long given who was involved with the WWE Universe not really interested in Enzo Amore despite Enzo previously having had a short run as Cruiserweight Champion last year. Nevertheless, Enzo forced Rich Swann to tap out to get the victory here.

Match Rating: E+

Tonight’s edition of 205 Live kicks off with the 205 Live commentary team of Scott Stanford, the former Cruiserweight Champion Billy Kidman and the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcoming the live television audience to the show with JBL announcing that tonight’s main event will see the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy take on TJ Perkins in non-title action. Cedric Alexander then makes his way to the ring to a decent reaction from the WWE Universe in attendance. Cedric retrieves a microphone from the ringside area and says that late last year he tasted success as he started the “Age of Alexander” when he won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. However, says Cedric, that reign came to a premature end as Buddy Murphy deservedly beat Cedric in November to win the Cruiserweight Championship. Cedric Alexander says that whilst he is proud to be a Fan Favourite with the WWE Universe, everyone knows that Buddy Murphy is just an arrogant “Bum” who needs a good shower and someone to tell him that he isn’t in fact the greatest Cruiserweight of all time. Cedric Alexander says that he hopes that Buddy Murphy will have the whole of his native Australia cheering him on from home at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View later this month because Cedric will surely have the entire WWE Universe on his side and promises to win back the Cruiserweight Championship. Cedric says that he looks forward to watching Murphy take on TJ Perkins in tonight’s non-title main event before Cedric leaves the ring and heads to the back as we cut to our first commercial break of the evening.

Rating: E+

Chris Jericho versus A.R. Fox

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Chris Jericho defeated A.R. Fox in 7:54 by pinfall with a Code Breaker. The 205 Live commentary team note that Chris Jericho will represent 205 Live in the men’s Royal Rumble match later this month, and Billy Kidman argues that Chris Jericho should be one of the favourites heading into the Royal Rumble match. Jericho impressed with victory over A.R. Fox here.

Match Rating: C

We cut backstage to find TJ Perkins preparing for tonight’s 205 Live non-title main event match against the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy when Murphy himself approaches TJ Perkins. Buddy Murphy says that TJ Perkins may have defeated Murphy in their last match back in September but that this is a different Buddy Murphy and that he is undefeated since winning the Cruiserweight Championship. TJ Perkins says that Murphy smelled like a “Bum” back in September and that he smells even worse now before walking away leaving Murphy looking furious as we head to another commercial break.

Rating: E

Eric Young versus Chavo Guerrero

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Eric Young defeated Chavo Guerrero in 8:23 by pinfall with a Wheelbarrow Neckbreaker. Eric Young and Chavo Guerrero have great chemistry as opponents and it showed in their performances here. Eric Young impressed by defeating Chavo Guerrero in his 205 Live in-ring debut.

Match Rating: D+

We cut backstage to find 205 Live referee Jason Ayers preparing to officiate 205 Live’s main event match when he is approached by JTG. The “Gangsta” JTG says that despite complaining to the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield last week, JTG still finds himself without a match tonight and yet more people have jumped in front of JTG in the pecking order such as Jay Briscoe and Eric Young, and that there are even rumours that Evan Bourne will soon be making his 205 Live debut in the coming weeks. JTG says that it’s not fair that he isn’’t being given respect, and Jason Ayers says that he isn’t the person JTG should be complaining to and walks away ready to referee the main event, which is next.

Rating: E+

Non-Title: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy versus TJ Perkins

In an extremely poor match, Buddy Murphy defeated TJ Perkins in 12:42 by pinfall with a Murphy's Law. The 205 Live commentary team all agreed that Buddy Murphy looked great again tonight as he heads into his title defence with Cedric Alexander at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View.

Match Rating: D-

Post-Show: Cedric Alexander versus Primo

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Cedric Alexander defeated Primo in 17:41 by pinfall with an Atomic Wedgie Bomb. Unfortunately this match was too long given who was involved with the WWE Universe not seeing Primo as a serious threat to Cedric Alexander.

Match Rating: E

Final Show Rating: D-

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · September 30, 2020

Friday, Week 1, January, 2015

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The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:

Non-Title: WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles versus Xavier Woods

The main event of tonight’s first Friday Night SmackDown of 2015 was announced earlier today via a tweet sent out by the Friday Night SmackDown General Manager Eva Marie and will see the WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles take on Xavier Woods in non-title action. AJ Styles made four successful title defences of his WWE Championship in December including defeating Colin Cassady to retain the title in last week’s non-title main event. Last week as AJ Styles was addressing the WWE Universe Christian came to the ring and claimed that he would soon have one more match with AJ for the WWE Championship and vowed to become the new WWE Champion in 2015. AJ’s opponent tonight, Xavier Woods, will join his friends Richie Steamboat, Kofi Kingston and Big E Langston in the men’s Royal Rumble match later this month. An all-important victory for Woods tonight would likely be the biggest victory of his career.

United States Championship: Randy Orton © vs. Yoshi Tatsu vs. Alexander Rusev vs. Jinder Mahal

The WWE United States Championship will be on the line again tonight on Friday Night SmackDown as Randy Orton will put the title on the line in a Fatal Four-Way match against three different Superstars all of different nationalities in the Japanese Yoshi Tatsu, the “Bulgarian Brute” Alexander Rusev and Jinder Mahal, who is of course of Indian descent. Last week on SmackDown Orton won another Fatal Four-Way match against Mahal, Rusev and Andy Leavine to make his fourth successful title defence.

Non-Title: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar versus Prime Time Players

The WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro, known to the WWE Universe as “The Bar”, will take on the Prime Time Players of Titus O’Neil and Darren Young in a non-title match tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. This is a rematch from last week’s SmackDown when the Bar defeated the Prime Time Players in another non-title match. Sheamus and Cesaro became the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions for the first time back in November of last year and are now entering the third month of their reign.

Damien Sandow versus Friday Night SmackDown’s Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens

Friday Night SmackDown’s holder of the Money in the Bank briefcase Kevin Owens will take on Damien Sandow tonight on Friday Night SmackDown after Kevin Owens picked up another singles victory over Ryback last week. Owens is undefeated on SmackDown since winning the Money in the Bank briefcase back in July of last year.

Kofi Kingston versus Tyson Kidd

Kofi Kingston enjoyed a singles victory over Kenneth Cameron last week on Friday Night SmackDown and tonight Kofi will return to singles action against former WWE Tag Team Champion Tyson Kidd. Kofi Kingston will be one of the participants in the men’s Royal Rumble match later this month.

WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka and Becky Lynch versus Portia Perez and Tamina

Finally, tag team action in the women’s division tonight on Friday Night SmackDown will see the new WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka team up with the former SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch to take on the team of Portia Perez and Tamina. Last week on SmackDown Becky Lynch lost her title to Asuka in a Triple Threat match also involving Carmella as Asuka threw Becky to the outside before forcing Carmella to tap out to win the title for the first time.

Quick Picks:

Non-Title: WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles versus Xavier Woods

Non-Title: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar versus Prime Time Players

Damien Sandow versus Friday Night SmackDown’s Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens

Kofi Kingston versus Tyson Kidd

WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka and Becky Lynch versus Portia Perez and Tamina

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · October 5, 2020

Friday, Week 1, January, 2015

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WWE Friday Night SmackDown! (Live from Joseph J. Gentile Center (IL), 5,119 in Attendance)

Pre-Show: Cameron versus Carmella

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Carmella defeated Cameron in 18:23 by pinfall. Cameron was visibly tiring towards the end of this match with the former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella seemingly having the superior physical conditioning in comparison to the former Funkadaktyll in Cameron. This pre-show match went the distance and ended with Carmella picking up the all-important victory against an almost exhausted Cameron. Both of these women will be competing in the first ever women’s Royal Rumble match later this month.

Match Rating: E

Pre-Show: Fandanbanarama (Fandango and Colt Cabana) versus The Uso’s

In a match that had some good action and average heat, The Uso's defeated Fandanbanarama in 18:22 when Jey Uso defeated Fandango by pinfall with an Alley-Us. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team of Josh Mathews, Joey Styles and Matt Striker took up their positions at the commentary table prior to this tag team match taking place which saw Jimmy and Jey Uso defeat the newly formed team of Fandango and Colt Cabana, who were introduced to the WWE Universe as “Fandanbanarama”.

Match Rating: C

Pre-Show: Big E Langston versus Angelo Dawkins

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Big E Langston defeated Angelo Dawkins in 18:18 by pinfall with a Multiple Rib Breakers. Xavier Woods accompanied his good friend Big E Langston to ringside for this match as Big E picked up the win over Angelo Dawkins.

Match Rating: E

Tonight’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown kicks off with the WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles making his way to the ring to a tremendous ovation from the WWE Universe in attendance. AJ Styles retrieves a microphone from the ringside area and says that it’s a new year and tonight AJ has a break from putting the WWE Championship on the line after many title defences last month. AJ says that to be honest he would have been happy to put his WWE Championship on the line against Xavier Woods tonight but instead the Friday Night SmackDown General Manager Eva Marie has made AJ’s main event with Xavier Woods tonight a non-title match. AJ Styles says that he’s known Xavier Woods for many years and he even selected Xavier Woods along with Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston and Richie Steamboat to be a part of his Survivor Series team last year. AJ says that if Xavier Woods is able to beat AJ in tonight’s main event then he would be happy to give Woods a future title opportunity. Christian then comes to the entrance-way with a microphone of his own and says that the reason AJ won’t be putting the title on the line tonight is because Eva Marie has already told Christian that AJ’s next title defence will take place at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View when AJ will defend the title in a Triple Threat match against Christian as well as a returning Daniel Bryan.

Rating: D+

WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka and Becky Lynch versus Portia Perez and Tamina

In an extremely poor match, Asuka and Becky Lynch defeated Portia Perez and Tamina in 6:45 when Asuka defeated Tamina by pinfall with a Billiken. Tamina seemed off her game tonight which led to the WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka pinning Tamina to win this tag team match for her team, building momentum heading into the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View when Asuka will put her title on the line against Paige.

Match Rating: D-

Following their victory Asuka and Becky Lynch celebrate in front of the WWE Universe before Becky heads to the back. As Asuka remains in the ring she is attacked from behind by Paige, but Asuka grabs Paige’s arm and looks to put her in a submission maneuver before Paige escapes and flees the ring. Asuka then holds her WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship high above her head.

Rating: E+

Non-Title: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar versus Prime Time Players

In a match that had some good action and average heat, The Bar defeated Prime Time Players in 7:03 when Antonio Cesaro defeated Darren Young by pinfall with a Brogue Kick. Robbie Brookside accompanied his clients, the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro, to the ring for this non-title match and the WWE Universe witnessed the Bar victorious again after Sheamus hit Darren Young with the Brogue Kick before taking out Titus O’Neil on the apron and allowing Cesaro to come in to pin Young.

Match Rating: C-

We cut backstage to find Xavier Woods looking into the camera with a scowl on his face. Xavier Woods says he doesn’t want AJ Styles handing him title shots, Xavier Woods will earn them himself when he beats AJ tonight.

Rating: E-

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Randy Orton defeated Yoshi Tatsu, Alexander Rusev and Jinder Mahal in 11:42 when Randy Orton defeated Yoshi Tatsu by pinfall with an RKO. Randy Orton makes defence number 5 of his WWE United States title. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team note that Alexander Rusev looked impressive again tonight but Orton retains his title after pinning Yoshi Tatsu whilst Rusev and Mahal brawled on the outside of the ring.

Match Rating: D+

The WWE Universe come to their feet as John Cena makes his way to the ring. Cena says he’s been away for a while but is back now and is officially entering himself into the men’s Royal Rumble match. Big Show then comes to the entrance-way with a microphone of his own and says that Big Show is also entering the Royal Rumble match and looks forward to taking out all of the little losers like Xavier Woods and Richie Steamboat before finally being the one to eliminate someone who has been a thorn in his side for years now, John Cena.

Rating: D-

Damien Sandow versus Friday Night SmackDown’s Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Kevin Owens defeated Damien Sandow in 8:21 by pinfall with a Package Piledriver. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team announce that Kevin Owens will be taking part in the men’s Royal Rumble match.

Match Rating: C-

Jimmy and Jey, the Uso’s, come to the entrance-way and Jey has a microphone in his hand. Jey Uso says that he and his brother will work together in the Royal Rumble match to take out all of those that got in their way last year, starting with Big E Langston and Kofi Kingston. The Uso’s then stay at ringside for Kofi’s match, which is next.

Rating: D

Kofi Kingston versus Tyson Kidd

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Kofi Kingston defeated Tyson Kidd in 7:35 by pinfall with a Trouble In Paradise. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team note that Kofi looked impressive again tonight as the Uso’s watched on with scowls on their faces.

Match Rating: D+

We cut backstage to find Mickie James knocking on the door of the Friday Night SmackDown General Manager Eva Marie, who opens the door. Mickie asks Eva Marie for a spot in the women’s Royal Rumble match and Eva Marie accepts before slapping Mickie James. Eva Marie says she can do whatever she wants and if Mickie doesn’t like it the she’s out of the Royal Rumble match.

Rating: E

Non-Title: WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles versus Xavier Woods

In a bout that had solid in-ring action and average heat, AJ Styles defeated Xavier Woods in 13:38 by pinfall with a Springboard 450° Splash. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team note that AJ looked great as he heads into his title defence against both Christian and Daniel Bryan in a Triple Threat match at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View.

Match Rating: D+

(Road Dogg would seriously consider either turning Xavier Woods or trying a new gimmick as he has become a stale character and needs a shake-up.)

Post-Show: Ryback versus Stardust

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Stardust defeated Ryback in 13:21 by pinfall with The Beautiful Disaster. The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team remained at ringside to watch this one.

Match Rating: D

Post-Show: R-Truth versus Goldust

In a match that had an average crowd reaction and some decent in-ring action, R-Truth defeated Goldust in 12:55 by pinfall with a What's Up? The Friday Night SmackDown commentary team also stayed at ringside to watch this one.

Match Rating: D-

Final Show Rating: D+

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · October 7, 2020

Sunday, Week 1, January, 2015

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The following contests are confirmed to take place at tonight’s NXT Downward Spiral:

Johnny Gargano versus Roderick Strong

The main event of tonight’s NXT Downward Spiral special event was announced earlier today via a tweet sent out from the NXT General Manager Jim Cornette and will see the “Cocky” Johnny Gargano go one on one with the “Bad Ass” Roderick Strong. Last month at NXT Something to Prove, Roderick Strong made his in-ring NXT debut as he teamed with Evan Bourne to take on the team of Johnny Gargano and Ricochet. Roderick Strong showed the NXT Universe inside the sold out NXT Arena just how strong and devastating his attacks can be as he man-handled both Gargano and Ricochet for large portions of the match before Evan Bourne tagged himself in only for Bourne to be pinned by Ricochet after Gargano took out Roderick Strong on the outside. Gargano spent some time last year competing in front of the WWE Universe on Monday Night RAW last year so has the big match experience edge over Roderick Strong in this one. Both of these competitors will be looking to do all they can to impress the NXT General Manager Jim Cornette and perhaps be the next to challenge Curtis Axel for the NXT Championship.

Also tonight at NXT Downward Spiral, Ezekiel Jackson will put the NXT North American Championship on the line against the high-flying Ricochet, who proved to be a big “Fan Favourite” with the NXT Universe when he made his debut inside the NXT Arena last month as he picked up the victory in the evening’s tag team main event. Ezekiel Jackson has now head the NXT North American Championship for a full calendar year after winning the title from Adam Pearce at last year’s Downward Spiral exactly a year ago today and in that time Jackson has made eight successful title defences.

Ted DiBiase versus Adam Pearce

Ted DiBiase will make his NXT Arena in-ring debut tonight as he will go one on one with the first ever NXT North American Champion Adam Pearce. Ted DiBiase will be sure to be a “Fan Favourite” amongst the NXT Universe as he looks to rejuvenate his career following a spell on Friday Night SmackDown when the last time DiBiase won a singles match on SmackDown was a win against Dolph Ziggler back in September of 2013.

Sin Cara versus Steven Walters

The high-flying masked “Gangsta” of NXT Sin Cara will go one on one with Steven Walters tonight after Sin Cara’s impressive Fatal Four-Way victory at last month’s NXT Something to Prove event when Sin Cara defeated Walters, Camacho and Boone Sparrow.

Camacho versus Tommaso Ciampa

Tommaso Ciampa is certainly a “Bad Ass” and showed the NXT Universe why he is considered so tough when he defeated Adam Pearce in his NXT debut back in July of last year at NXT Road to Revolution. After that Ciampa competed on 205 Live and was last seen on Enzo Amore’s losing team at Survivor Series. Tommaso Ciampa returns to NXT tonight and will take on Camacho in singles competition.

Aiden English versus Boone Sparrow

Aiden English sees himself as a “Movie Star” for his good looks and acting abilities, and Aiden English will likely be feeling confident in the ring tonight against recent WWE Performance Centre graduate Boone Sparrow, who is yet to pick up a win since making his NXT debut back in October of last year at NXT Reckless Abandon.

Alesteir Black versus Samuel Stewart

Alesteir Black likes to dress up in green as an “Alien Invader” of some sort but his skills inside the ring cannot be denied. That being said, Alesteir Black has lost both of his NXT matches thus far, both of which have been tag team encounters. Tonight Alesteir Black will make his singles debut against Samuel Stewart.

Tyler Bate versus Trent Seven

The first ever WWE United Kingdom Champion Tyler Bate will go one on one with his fellow countryman Trent Seven tonight. “True Born” Tyler Bate made his NXT debut back in November of last year at NXT Coming Storm following a spell competing on Monday Night RAW in which Bate reigned as the WWE United Kingdom Champion before losing the title to current UK Champion pete Dunne back at Summerslam last year.

Aksana versus Alicia

Finally, women’s division action tonight will see the Lithuanian “Diva” Aksana go one on one with the self-proclaimed “Bitch” Alicia, who made her NXT debut back in November of last year at NXT Coming Storm where Alicia and Shayna Baszler failed to defeat the Team Brilliance pairing of Eve Torres and Charlotte as Eve and Charlotte once again successfully retained their NXT Tag Team Champonships.</div>

Quick Picks:

Johnny Gargano versus Roderick Strong

Ted DiBiase versus Adam Pearce

Sin Cara versus Steven Walters

Camacho versus Tommaso Ciampa

Aiden English versus Boone Sparrow

Alesteir Black versus Samuel Stewart

Tyler Bate versus Trent Seven

Aksana versus Alicia

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · October 9, 2020

Sunday, Week 1, January, 2015

NXT Downward Spiral (Live from Central Florida Fairgrounds (FL) 2,000 in Attendance)

Tyler Bate versus Trent Seven

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Tyler Bate defeated Trent Seven in 8:18 by pinfall with a Tyler Driver 97. Tonight’s NXT Downward Spiral special event begins with the NXT General Manager Jim Cornette and his broadcast partner Rikishi welcoming the live television audience to the show. Jim Cornette notes that tonight’s main event will see Johnny Gargano take on Roderick Strong in Strong’s first ever singles match in NXT. Tyler Bate, the first ever WWE United Kingdom Champion, then makes his way to the ring to a tremendous ovation from the NXT Universe in attendance inside the sold out NXT Arena. Jim Cornette notes that tonight is the biggest attendance in NXT history. Tyler Bate is impressive in tonight’s opening contest and picks up the all-important victory over his fellow Englishman Trent Seven after hitting the Tyler Driver 97.

Match Rating: E-

Highlights are shown from the final NXT UK show of last year, NXT UK Overload when Demi Bennett from Australia made her debut appearance and told NXT UK General Manager John Chapman that she hopes to have an NXT UK Women’s Championship to compete for soon. Later in the evening Sebastian Knight defeated Alexander Rock to retain the NXT UK Midlands Heavyweight Championship and in the main event Andy Boy Simmonz defeated Darren Burridge.

Rating: D-

Alesteir Black versus Samuel Stewart

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Alesteir Black defeated Samuel Stewart in 8:23 by pinfall with a Black Mass. Alesteir Black was once again dressed all in green and looking like an “Alien Invader” but still received a decent ovation from the NXT Universe in attendance inside the NXT Arena tonight. In his first ever NXT singles match, Alesteir Black picked up the win here after pinning Samuel Stewart following the Black Mass kick.

Match Rating: E-

Aksana versus Alicia

In an extremely poor match, Aksana went to a time limit draw with Alicia in 20:00 when the time limit expired. The Lithuanian “Diva” Askana took on the self-proclaimed “Bitch” Alicia in women’s division action next with Aksana looking to continue to build momentum following her win against Emma at last month’s NXT Something to Prove event. Unfortunately it’s safe to say that the real losers in this one were the NXT Universe who had to sit through twenty minutes as Aksana and Alicia went to a twenty minute time limit draw.

Match Rating: E

Aiden English versus Boone Sparrow

In a match that had an average crowd reaction and some decent in-ring action, Aiden English defeated Boone Sparrow in 12:55 by pinfall with an Elbow Drop. Aiden English sees himself as a “Movie Star” and entertained the WWE Universe in attendance inside the sold out NXT Arena here before Aiden English hit Boone Sparrow with an Elbow Drop for the win.

Match Rating: E+

Camacho versus Tommaso Ciampa

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Tommaso Ciampa defeated Camacho in 13:21 by pinfall with The Fairytale Ending. Tomasso Ciampa looked to be a complete “Bad Ass” here in Ciampa’s first NXT appearance since a victory over Adam Pearce in July of last year. Ciampa defeats the much larger Camacho here as the NXT General Manager Jim Cornette notes on commentary that Ciampa looks focused and Ciampa signals to Cornette that he wants to be the next one to challenge Curtis Axel for the NXT Championship.

Match Rating: D-

Sin Cara versus Steven Walters

In a bout that had solid in-ring action and average heat, Sin Cara defeated Steven Walters in 13:38 by pinfall with a Senton Splash. The masked “Gangsta” of NXT Sin Cara receives a decent reaction from the NXT Universe in attendance inside the sold out NXT Arena as he takes on Steven Walters here. Sin Cara certainly had the experience advantage having spent a few years competing in front of the WWE Universe on both Monday Night RAW and Friday Night SmackDown. Sin Cara has been competing on NXT for over a year now since losing to Wade Barrett in his first NXT match back in November of 2013 and Sin Cara has won all of his matches since a loss to Bobby Roode back at NXT Instant Classic in September of last year. Sin Cara continues his impressive run with a victory over Steven Walters tonight following an impressive Senton Splash.

Match Rating: D

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Ricochet defeated Ezekiel Jackson in 7:35 by pinfall with a 630 Splash. Ricochet wins the NXT North American Championship. Since impressing the NXT Universe in his NXT debut last month, Ricochet has become an immediate “Fan Favourite” inside the NXT Arena. Ricochet was able to overcome the much larger “Bad Ass” Ezekiel Jackson tonight following a 630 Splash as Ricochet becomes the new NXT North American Champion, ending the reign of Ezekiel Jackson after exactly one year.

Match Rating: D+

Ted DiBiase versus Adam Pearce

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Ted DiBiase defeated Adam Pearce in 8:21 by pinfall with a Dream Street. Ted DiBiase was a “Fan Favourite” amongst the NXT Universe tonight as they hope to see his career get back on track in NXT. DiBiase got to a good start tonight by defeating the first ever NXT North American Champion Adam Pearce.

Match Rating: D+

Johnny Gargano versus Roderick Strong

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Roderick Strong defeated Johnny Gargano in 18:22 by pinfall with an Avalanche Backbreaker. Roderick Strong was a “Bad Ass” and dominated large portions of tonight’s main event until the “Cocky” but highly talented Johnny Gargano started to fight back. In what both NXT General Manager Jim Cornette and Rikishi on commentary agreed was the greatest match in NXT history, Roderick Strong finally defeated Gargano following an Avalanche Backbreaker from the top rope.

Match Rating: B-

Final Show Rating: C+

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · October 21, 2020

Monday, Week 2, January, 2015

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The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE Monday Night RAW:

Non-Title: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar versus Luke Gallows

The main event of tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW was announced earlier today via a tweet sent out from the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox and will see the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar take on former WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Luke Gallows. At the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View later this month Brock Lesnar will put his WWE Universal Championship on the line against Andrade Cien Almas and Brock Lesnar soundly defeated the “One Percenters” tag team partner of Andrade, Derrick Bateman, in last week’s RAW non-title main event. Tonight is a big opportunity to Luke Gallows to impress the WWE Universe as well as Brad Maddox and an all-important victory for Luke Gallows could well lead to a future championship opportunity. However, Brock Lesnar has been victorious in the main event of Monday Night RAW every single week since beating Kevin Owens to begin his reign as Universal Champion last June.

Non-Title: WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Bobby Roode and Chad Gable versus Authors of Pain

The WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Bobby Roode and Chad Gable, known to the WWE Universe as “Gable and Glorious” will take on the Authors of Pain pairing of Akam Dhinsa and Rezar Selmani in non-title action tonight on Monday Night RAW. These two teams faced off in non-title action last week on RAW with Bobby Roode forcing Akam to tag out to pick up the submission victory for his team. The Authors of Pain will likely have their manager Michael Hayes with them at ringside again.

Non-Title: WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose versus Jason Jordan

The WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose will take on Jason Jordan in a non-title match tonight on Monday Night RAW. Ambrose will likely be looking to inflict pain on Jason Jordan tonight with Jordan being a close friend and former tag team partner of Seth Rollins, who Ambrose betrayed back at the TLC Pay-Per-View last year.

Non-Title: WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne versus Wesley Blake

Later this month Pete Dunne will be one of the thirty participants in the men’s Royal Rumble match but before then the WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne will take on Wesley Blake tonight on Monday Night RAW in a non-title match.

Zack Ryder versus Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns will join his Shield brothers William Regal and Braun Strowman in the men’s Royal Rumble match later this month but not before Roman Reigns takes on Zack Ryder tonight on Monday Night RAW.

RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey & Bella Twins vs. Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes & Sexy Star

Finally, the WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey will team up with Brie and Nikki, the Bella Twins, in six women tag team action tonight on Monday Night RAW to take on the trio of Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes and Sexy Star. Last week on Monday Night RAW following a victory over Raquel Diaz, Rousey was celebrating in front of the WWE Universe before Sasha Banks rushed to the ring to attack Rousey before the former Champion Alexa Bliss rushed to the ring to make the save. After Sasha Banks fled the ring, Alexa announced that at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View later this month Ronda Rousey will put the RAW Women’s Championship on the line in a Triple Threat match against both Alexa Bliss and Sasha Banks.

Quick Picks:

Non-Title: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar versus Luke Gallows

Non-Title: WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Bobby Roode and Chad Gable versus Authors of Pain

Non-Title: WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose versus Jason Jordan

Non-Title: WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne versus Wesley Blake

Zack Ryder versus Roman Reigns

RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey & Bella Twins vs. Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes & Sexy Star

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · October 23, 2020

Monday, Week 2, January, 2015

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WWE Monday Night RAW (Live from Joseph J. Gentile Center (IL) 5,200 in Attendance)

Pre-Show: AJ Lee versus Cheerleader Melissa

In a match that had an average crowd reaction and some decent in-ring action, AJ Lee defeated Cheerleader Melissa in 17:46 by pinfall with a Shining Wizard. AJ Lee seemed off her game tonight which led to Cheerleader Melissa dominating most of this pre-show women’s division match that went the distance. However, despite being off her game, the former WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee was still able to pick up the all-important victory here after hitting Cheerleader Melissa with her Shining Wizard finishing maneuver.

Match Rating: D

Pre-Show: Dogs of War (Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre) versus Jack Swagger and Tensai

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Dogs of War defeated Swagger & Tensai in 18:05 when Drew McIntyre defeated Tensai by pinfall with a Zig Zag Claymore Combination. Tensai was visibly tiring towards the end of this match which led to the former WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre focusing their offense on Tensai for the majority of the match before finally putting him away with the Zig Zag Claymore Combination double team.

Match Rating: C

Pre-Show: Bray Wyatt versus Kenny King

In a bout that had solid in-ring action and average heat, Bray Wyatt defeated Kenny King in 18:16 by pinfall with a Standing Senton Splash. Bray Wyatt was visibly tiring towards the end of this match but was still able to get the win here.

Match Rating: C-

Tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW kicks off with the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar making his way to the ring. Lesnar receives a great ovation from the WWE Universe in attendance as he is accompanied tonight by his in-ring mentor Billy Gunn. Once Brock is in the ring Billy Gunn retrieves a microphone from the ringside area. Billy Gunn says that in just a few weeks at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View Brock Lesnar will defeat Andrade Cien Almas to continue his reign as the WWE Universal Champion before going on to WrestleMania where he will conquer whoever dares to challenge the “Beast”. Billy Gunn says that in last week’s Monday Night RAW non-title main event Brock Lesnar soundly defeated the “One Percenters” tag team partner of Andrade, Derrick Bateman, and that was surely Bateman’s first and last main event on RAW. Billy Gunn continues by thanking the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox for giving Brock another opportunity to assert his dominance tonight as Brock Lesnar will take on Luke Gallows in tonight’s non-title main event. Billy Gunn says that he looks forward to witnessing Brock Lesnar take on and defeat a larger opponent in Gallows tonight before going on to send Andrade Cien Almas all the way back to Mexico when he beats him at the Royal Rumble. Derrick Bateman then comes to the entrance-way with a microphone of his own and says that whilst Brock Lesnar is having Billy Gunn talk him up on RAW, Andrade is in Mexico training harder than he ever has before and that at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View Andrade Cien Almas will become the new WWE Universal Champion.

Rating: D+

RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey & Bella Twins vs. Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes & Sexy Star

In an extremely poor match, Ronda Rousey and The Bella Twins defeated Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes and Sexy Star in 5:54 when Ronda Rousey defeated Rosa Mendes by submission with an Armbar. Unfortunately a pretty vocal crowd didn’t seem particularly thrilled with seeing Ronda Rousey wrestle tonight as the WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey joined forces with Nikki and Brie, the Bella Twins, to take on the trio of Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes and Sexy Star. It would appear that some members of the WWE Universe don’t feel that Ronda Rousey deserves to be the RAW Women’s Champion having been competing in the company for such a short time. Nevertheless, Ronda Rousey picks up the win for her team here after forcing Rosa Mendes to tap out.

Match Rating: D+

Following her victory Ronda Rousey shakes hands with both Bella Twins before Nikki and Brie head to the back. As the RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey stands in the ring alone, Sasha Banks once again sneaks into the ring and looks to attack Ronda before Alexa Bliss comes to make the save. Sasha flees to the back as Alexa stares at the Championship in Rousey’s hands. At the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View Ronda Rousey will defend the RAW Women’s Championship in a Triple Threat match against both Alexa Bliss and Sasha Banks.

Rating: E

Non-Title: WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Bobby Roode and Chad Gable versus Authors of Pain

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Gable & Glorious defeated Authors of Pain in 7:19 when Bobby Roode defeated Rezar Selmani by pinfall with a Double Glorious DDT. Michael Hayes once again accompanied the Authors of Pain pairing of Akam Dhinsa and Rezar Selmani to ringside for this match but it was the WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Roode and Gable that were victorious following a Double Glorious DDT to Selmani.

Match Rating: D

Following their victory the WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Bobby Roode and Chad Gable celebrate in front of the WWE Universe. Chad Gable takes a microphone and says that he is sure the two of them will have each other’s back in the Royal Rumble match. Bobby Roode smiles at Gable.

Rating: E+

We cut backstage to find Mick Foley looking into the camera. The WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley says that whilst he never won a Royal Rumble match he had plenty of great moments at the Royal Rumble and says that he is looking forward to watching this year’s event.

Rating: B-

Non-Title: WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose versus Jason Jordan

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Dean Ambrose defeated Jason Jordan in 6:48 by pinfall with a Headlock Driver. The Monday Night RAW commentary team of Michael Cole, Jim Ross and Jerry “the King” Lawler all agree that Dean Ambrose looked impressive tonight but Lawler says that Dean Ambrose will have to watch out for his former friend Seth Rollins in the Royal Rumble match.

Match Rating: C

We cut backstage to find Kaitlyn walking out of the office of the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox and she has a smile on her face when she is approached by Nia Jax, who asks Kaitlyn what she’s so happy about. Kaitlyn says that she’s just been confirmed as one of the entrants in the first ever women’s Royal Rumble match. Nia Jax then pushes Kaitlyn up against the wall and says that nobody will stand in Nia’s way in the women’s Royal Rumble match.

Rating: F+

Paul Heyman makes his way to the ring to a chorus of boos from the WWE Universe in attendance. Heyman retrieve s a microphone from the ringside area and says that at the Royal Rumble he will watch on like a proud father as one of the Superstars from the group that Heyman created, the Shield, will win the men’s Royal Rumble match. Seth Rollins then comes to the ring and says that he was one of the original members of the Shield but now he is a lone man and doesn’t have to listen to Heyman’s vitriol anymore. Seth Rollins says that the Shield was originally created by Heyman to get back at Brock Lesnar after Lesnar left Heyman for Billy Gunn and that things will come full circle soon when Rollins wins the Royal Rumble match and proves he doesn’t need anyone else. Seth Rollins then stands up to Heyman who backs down and leaves the ring.

Rating: C+

Non-Title: WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne versus Wesley Blake

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, Pete Dunne defeated Wesley Blake in 5:43 by pinfall with a Bitter End. The Monday Night RAW commentary team all continue to agree that Pete Dunne is a dark horse in the men’s Royal Rumble match.

Match Rating: E

We cut backstage to find Kharma and Ayako Hamada arguing about who will win the women’s Royal Rumble match, with both thinking that they will be the one to win. Luke Gallows then walks past and tells them both to shut up as he is preparing for tonight’s main event against Brock Lesnar.

Rating: E+

We cut to the office of the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox to find Dolph Ziggler telling Maddox that even though Ziggler has been underappreciated on RAW for the past few months, Ziggler won last year’s Royal Rumble and will do it again this year.

Rating: D

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon then enter the office of the Monday Night RAW General Manager Brad Maddox and Dolph Ziggler quickly leaves. Triple H tells Maddox that they are here to check on things after Sasha Banks once again tried to attack Ronda Rousey earlier this evening.

Rating: C

Zack Ryder versus Roman Reigns

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Roman Reigns defeated Zack Ryder in 7:53 by pinfall with a Moment of Silence. Michael Cole says that the Shield may well dominate the Royal Rumble match but Jerry “the King” Lawler argues that there are twenty-seven other participants in the match too.

Match Rating: C-

As Roman Reigns celebrates his victory in the ring, he is joined by his Shield brother William Regal, who takes a microphone and points at the downed body of Zack Ryder in the ring and says that should be a lessen to anyone who thinks they can stop the Shield.

Rating: D+

Roman Reigns and William Regal stand over the beaten Zack Ryder before they are joined by the third member of the Shield Braun Strowman, who has his manager and mentor Finlay by his side. The group looks to assault Ryder before Ryder’s tag team partner Santino Marella rushes to the ring and begs the Shield to leave Ryder alone. The Shield all laugh before heading to the back.

Rating: E+

We cut backstage to find the WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey approach Bayley and Ronda wishes Bayley luck in the women’s Royal Rumble match. Cheerleader Melissa then approaches the pair and says that she will be the one to win the women’s Royal Rumble match. Sasha Banks then walks into the area and says that Bayley shouldn’t be hanging around Ronda too much before walking away smiling.

Rating: E+

Non-Title: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar versus Luke Gallows

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Brock Lesnar defeated Luke Gallows in 17:47 by pinfall with an F-5. Unfortunately there were times when there was a definite lack of psychology on display and the match had a tendency to drift a little.

Match Rating: C+

Post-Show: Brodus Clay versus Kassius Ohno

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Kassius Ohno defeated Brodus Clay in 12:39 by pinfall with a Rolling Elbow. The Monday Night RAW commentary team remained at ringside to watch this one.

Match Rating: E+

Post-Show: Sugar Dunkerton versus Bo Dallas

In an extremely poor match, Bo Dallas defeated Sugar Dunkerton in 12:37 by pinfall with a Spear. Dean Malenko accompanied his protégé Bo Dallas to ringside for this one and offered vocal support throughout the match.

Match Rating: E+

Final Show Rating: C+

Prediction League Table:

Destiny · October 24, 2020

Thursday, Week 2, January, 2015

The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE 205 Live:

Non-Title: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy versus Eric Young

The main event of tonight’s edition of WWE 205 Live was announced earlier today via a tweet sent out by the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield and will see the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy take on Eric Young in non-title action. In just a few weeks at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View, the Australian Buddy Murphy will put his WWE Cruiserweight Championship on the line against former Champion Cedric Alexander. Eric Young impressed many members of the WWE Universe with his victory over Chavo Guerrero last week in what was Young’s 205 Live in-ring debut and an all-important victory for Eric Young tonight, albeit in non-title competition, could well lead to Eric Young being given a future title opportunity. Eric Young is a “Fun Babyface” who the WWE Universe really got behind last week but he faces a tough test in Buddy Murphy, the Cruiserweight Champion who defeated TJ Perkins in last week’s 205 Live non-title main event after TJ Perkins referred to Buddy Murphy as a smelly “Bum” earlier in the show. Buddy Murphy is undefeated since beating Cedric Alexander back in November of last year on 205 Live to become the new Cruiserweight Champion and has since then been victorious in the main event of 205 Live for the past five weeks in a row. Buddy Murphy’s last defeat came at the hands of Chris Jericho at last year’s Survivor Series Pay-Per-View in mid-November.

Chris Jericho versus Kalisto

The “Cheeky Monkey” Chris Jericho will take on the masked Kalisto for the very first time tonight on 205 Live. Chris Jericho will be representing the 205 Live brand in the men’s Royal Rumble match later this month. Y2J has competed in several Royal Rumble matches but has yet to taste victory. Kalisto is a controversial Superstar due to his choice of dress, wearing a white mask that looks a bit like that of a KKK member. Tonight will be Kalisto’s first match on 205 Live since a loss to TJ Perkins back in September of last year. Chris Jericho, on the other hand, was victorious over A.R. Fox last week and is undefeated since making his 205 Live debut back in August of last year.

Jay Briscoe versus Kzy

The self-proclaimed “Redneck” Jay Briscoe has impressed many members of the WWE Universe since making his 205 Live debut late last year and tonight will take on another relative newcomer to 205 Live in the Japanese Kzy. Making his 205 Live debut with a victory over his fellow countryman Tajiri back in November of last year, Kzy is a true “Punk” and lives the punk lifestyle constantly and dresses the same way.

Quick Picks:

Non-Title: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy versus Eric Young

Chris Jericho versus Kalisto

Jay Briscoe versus Kzy

(Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Destiny · October 30, 2020

Thursday, Week 2, January, 2015

WWE 205 Live (Live from Olney Central College (IL), 1,000 Sell Out in Attendance)

Pre-Show: TJ Perkins versus Simon Gotch

In an awful match that was completely devoid of heat, TJ Perkins defeated Simon Gotch in 18:09 by submission with a Figure Four Deathlock. Unfortunately this match was far too long given who was involved with many members of the WWE Universe failing to care about Simon Gotch despite him having previously appeared on 205 Live. Nevertheless, TJ Perkins picks up the all-important victory here after the “Fan Favourite” Perkins forced Simon Gotch to tap out following a Figure Four Deathlock.

Match Rating: E-

Pre-Show: Rich Swann versus Chavo Guerrero

In an extremely poor match, Rich Swann defeated Chavo Guerrero in 18:21 by pinfall with a Tornado Spin Kick. Two of the members of the 205 Live commentary team, Scott Stanford and former Cruiserweight Champion Billy Kidman, took up their positions at the commentary table prior to this pre-show match taking place. In a match that went the distance, another “Fan Favourite” of the WWE Universe Rich Swann defeated “Latino Heat” Chavo Guerrero after Rich Swann hit Chavo with a Tornado Spin Kick to pick up the pinfall victory.

Match Rating: E+

Pre-Show: Cedric Alexander versus A.R. Fox

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Cedric Alexander defeated A.R. Fox in 17:51 by pinfall with a Spear. Unfortunately this match was also too long given who was involved with the majority of the WWE Universe yet to be interested in A.R. Fox.

Match Rating: D-

Tonight’s edition of 205 Live kicks off with the 205 Live commentary team of Scott Stanford, Billy Kidman and 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcoming the television audience to the show as JBL announces that tonight’s main event will see the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy in non-title action against Eric Young. Cedric Alexander is then seen standing in the ring holding a microphone. The WWE Universe in attendance seem pleased to see Cedric as Alexander says that in just a few weeks at the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View he will defeat Buddy Murphy to once again become the WWE Cruiserweight Champion. Cedric Alexander says that he appreciates that he can still feel the love from the WWE Universe in every single arena but that he is not content as the Age of Alexander ended far too soon after Buddy Murphy beat Cedric Alexander last November to win the Cruiserweight Championship. Cedric Alexander says that everyone knows that Buddy Murphy is a “Bum” that smells bad and needs to wash his hair but that the Australian Murphy is also very talented and that Cedric Alexander says that he needs to be at his best to beat him to win back the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at the Royal Rumble. The WWE Universe in attendance seem to be fully behind the “Fan Favourite” Cedric Alexander as he says that he will be paying close attention to Buddy Murphy’s match with Eric Young tonight before Cedric Alexander leaves the ring and heads to the back as 205 Live cuts to its first commercial break of the evening.

Rating: E+

Chris Jericho versus Kalisto

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Chris Jericho defeated Kalisto in 8:20 by pinfall with a Code Breaker. Chris Jericho came out of the match looking good as the “Cheeky Monkey” Chris Jericho entertained the WWE Universe with his antics before finally putting the masked Kalisto away with a Code Breaker. Chris Jericho will represent 205 Live in the men’s Royal Rumble match later this month.

Match Rating: C

We cut backstage to find the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy doing some exercising before tonight’s 205 Live non-title main event. Murphy’s opponent tonight, Eric Young, then approaches Buddy Murphy holding his nose. Eric Young says that it’s true what they say about Buddy Murphy, he really does smell like a “Bum”. Buddy Murphy says that Eric Young can make jokes all he wants but that tonight Eric Young has been given a gift by the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield in a chance to be in the ring with the greatest Cruiserweight in the world in Buddy Murphy. Eric Young says that he has been all around the world and that he will beat Murphy tonight before walking away as 205 Live heads to another commercial break.

Rating: E

Jay Briscoe versus Kzy

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Jay Briscoe defeated Kzy in 7:28 by pinfall with a Double Underhook Piledriver. Jay Briscoe once again impressed tonight as the “Redneck” had the WWE Universe fully behind him in this match against the “Punk” Kzy whose hairstyle seems to be getting wilder by the week. Briscoe eventually put Kzy away with a Double Underhook Piledriver.

Match Rating: D+

We cut backstage to find the Englishman Mark Haskins waiting outside the office of the 205 Live General Manager John “Bradshaw” Layfield when he is approached by the Scotsman Noam Dar, who asks Haskins why he’s bothering to wait for JBL when everyone can see JBL is busy at the commentary table. Noam Dar says that he thinks that Dar and Haskins aren’t going to be given anything here and that they would be stronger if they work together. Haskins shakes Dar’s hand and the two walk away together as we cut to our final commercial break of the evening.

Rating: F+

We return to commercial break to find Dustin Rayz getting coffee from the machine before he turns around to literally bump into Evan Bourne, and the scolding coffee spills down the shirt of Dustin Rayz. Evan Bourne apologizes but Dustin Rayz seems furious as he throws the coffee on the floor before storming out of the room leaving Evan Bourne to shrug and smile before walking away.

Rating: E-

Non-Title: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy versus Eric Young

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Buddy Murphy defeated Eric Young in 12:51 by pinfall with a Murphy's Law. Scott Stanford and Billy Kidman both agree that Buddy Murphy looked great tonight as he defeated the veteran in Eric Young.

Match Rating: D

Post-Show: Evan Bourne versus Adrian Neville

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but not much in the way of heat, Evan Bourne defeated Adrian Neville in 13:17 by pinfall with a Corkscrew Moonsault. Ricardo Rodriguez accompanied his client Adrian Neville to the ring for this one.

Match Rating: D-

Final Show Rating: D-

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