Rise of the Authority

Consrvtve · January 3, 2015

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Hideo Itami vs ???

Finn Balor vs Tyson Kidd vs Sami Zayn v Curtis Axle

NXT Women's Championship
Charlotte © vs Sasha Banks

NXT Tag Team Championship
Lucha Dragons © vs The Ascension

NXT World Championship
Steel Cage Match
Adrian Neville © vs Kevin Owens

Bad News Fryer · January 4, 2015

Hideo Itami vs ???

Finn Balor vs Tyson Kidd vs Sami Zayn v Curtis Axle

NXT Women's Championship

Charlotte © vs Sasha Banks

NXT Tag Team Championship

Lucha Dragons © vs The Ascension

NXT World Championship

Steel Cage Match

Adrian Neville © vs Kevin Owens

Consrvtve · January 7, 2015

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[Outside the arena a stretch limo pulls up and Triple H exits, waving to a couple fans before entering. The announcers remark that NXT Takeover is the hottest thing going tonight and obviously everyone wants to be here.]

Grade: 77

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NXT Women’s Championship

Charlotte © vs Sasha Banks

A good match between these two former friends. Banks has the title within her grasp several times but the talent and experience of Charlotte shines through as she targets the left knee of the challenger and then puts on the Figure Four for the win.

Winner by Submission and still NXT Women’s Champion: Charlotte

Grade: 60

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[A Charlotte celebrates her win she doesn’t see a woman with dark brown hair slide into the ring. The woman sizes the champion up and when Charlotte hops down from the second rope and turns, the woman runs straight at her and lays her out with a flying forearm. The women smiles sweetly at the dazed Charlotte and slips out of the ring.]

Grade: 49

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Finn Balor vs Tyson Kidd vs Sami Zayn vs Curtis Axle

A high energy, fast paced match which was nonstop from bell to bell saw all four men hit several big moves and there were a few close falls. Balor hits a hugh cross body block of the top to the ouside on Kidd. That leaves Axle and Zayn and when Axle goes for the Fisherman suplex, Zayn blocks it and flips Axle over his shoulders with a bridge holding him down for the three count.

Winner by Pinfall: Sami Zayn

Grade:60

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[sami Zayn celebrates with some fans following his victory. It’s clear that he has cemented his momentum and may be finally aimed at the NXT Championship…no matter who is left standing tonight. In the cage.]

Grade:58

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Grade: 60

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NXT Tag Team Championship

The Lucha Dragons © vs The Ascension

The Champions are completely overwhelmed from the opening bell when the Ascension attack them early. Viktor and Konnor dominate the match, swatting away what offense the champions put up. Kalisto falls victim to the Fall of Man and the Ascension reclaim their titles.

Winners by Pinfall and new NXT Tag Team Champions: The Ascension

Grade:49

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[Kevin Owens is interviewed backstage. He gives a brief mention of his career and how its come to this night. This opportunity to etch his name in history and take that next big step. He says he knows Neville is a great champion and tonight will be a real fight which is fine with him because he

loves to fight.]

Grade:64

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[Hideo Itami comes out to the ring awaiting his match with his unknown opponent. It doesn’t take long to learn the identity.]

Grade:60

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Hideo Itami vs Bad News Barrett

Barrett and Itami trade the momentum back and forth over the course of the match but a big boot has Itami down and Barrett sets up for the Bullhammer. When Itami gets up he charges but Itami ducks and pulls Barrett up in a schoolboy for a surprise 1-2-3.

Winner by Pinfall: Hideo Itami

Grade: 65

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[Adrian Neville gives a backstage interview about his title defense tonight. He says he has a great deal of respect for Owens and he knows this may be the biggest challenge of his career but make no mistake. He’ll leave Takeover as the NXT Champion.]

Grade:57

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[A vignette plays showing a black screen with white letters typing on it.]

Prodigy
[ˈprädəjē ]

NOUN
noun: prodigy • plural noun: prodigies
a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities

The Prodigy is coming.

Prepare Yourselves.

Grade: 60

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NXT World Championship

Adrian Neville © vs Kevin Owens

These two are absolutely brutal to each other and it doesn’t take long for the cage to come into play. Owens almost makes it through the door but the champion stops him. They battle for a few more minutes before Owens hits the Jackhammer. 1…2…kickout.

Owens is incredulous and continues to punish the champion but he rushes into the corner and Neville sidesteps and launches him into the corner of the cage. Now it’s the champion’s turn to hand out some pain and through a combination of determination and high flying he has Owens on his heels, getting a close two count before they hit a double clothesline on each other, both laid out in the middle of the ring. Slowly they get to their knees, each crawling to opposite sides of the ring and slowly climbing up the cage. They both go over the top at the same time. Owens gets ahead of Neville as they climb down the outside then they lock eyes. Neville simply nods, and Owens, wide eyed, shakes his head, watching for a split second as Neville, a full five feet higher than Owens lets go and falls to the floor. Owens jumps as well but just a fraction of a second too late. The referee calls for the bell and raises Neville’s hand.

Winner and still NXT World Champion: Adrian Neville

Grade:66

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[Kevin Owens can’t believe it. He argues with the referee as Neville nearly collapses from the battle they had been in. Owens turns and rams Neville’s head into the cage. He then searches under the ring and pulls out a small bag. Inside that are two pairs of handcuffs. He cuffs Neville to the cage, face first, and then retrieves something else from beneath the ring….a Singapore Cane. As the announcers and the referee urge him to walk away, Owens swings the cane into Neville’s back over and over, leaving welts and lacerations. Finally officials and Sami Zayn come down forcing Owens to leave, the broken cane still in hand. As the show ends, Zayn and Owens are staring each other down from about twenty feet and the officials are tending to the NXT Champion.]

Grade: 55

OVERALL: 67

Consrvtve · January 9, 2015

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This Friday night Smackdown is the last stop on the way to TLC!

*Paul Heyman has promised a special funeral for the career of John Cena in the wake of Cena's potentially career-ending surgery from the injuries he sustained in the attack by Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series.

*Before his big match for the Intercontinental Championship Rusev goes one on one with another powerhouse, Ryback. Ryback has his own match ahead at TLC with the Miz. How can either man concentrate on the very dangerous opponent at hand with Sunday looming?

*This past Monday Bray Wyatt savagely beat Dean Ambrose before announcing that their already announced Tables match at TLC was now a first ever 2/3 Tables match. The WWE's Sadistic Savior will be at Smackdown and has promised to address his conflict with Ambrose one final time before their match.

Announced Matches

-Randy Orton and the Usos vs Seth Rollins, Erick Rowan, and Luke Harper

-Ryback vs Rusev

-Chris Jericho vs Cesaro

Bad News Fryer · January 9, 2015

-Randy Orton and the Usos vs Seth Rollins, Erick Rowan, and Luke Harper

-Ryback vs Rusev

-Chris Jericho vs Cesaro

Consrvtve · January 14, 2015

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December, Friday Week 2

Nationwide Arena--------Columbus, OH

11,000

[A video of last Monday is shown hyping all the big matches headed into this weekend's TLC focusing mainly on the Orton/Authority and Wyatt/Ambrose feuds]

Grade: 81

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[As the show opens Paul Heyman is in the ring. The ring is draped in black and there is a poster picture of John Cena on an easel.]

Heyman> Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and tonight we are gathered here to remember the career of John Cena. It was a great career. Hall of Fame worthy. He did more in his time here in the WWE than most people can dream of. And we will miss him. But while we mourn the end of his career let us not forget who ended it.

My client, BROCK LESNAR ended the career of John Cena with his bare hands at Survivor Series. The reigning, defending, undisputed WWE Heavyweight Champion of the world took Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect and he conquered them. Just like he conquered the Undertaker's undefeated streak at WreslteMania.

So let us remember John Cena. Let us remember moments like this.....

And Brock Lesnar did John Cena a favor because had he gotten into the ring with the Beast again, and John Cena wouldn't just be retired, he'd be crippled for life.

Grade: 87

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Chris Jericho vs Cesaro

A good match between two great workers. Even at his age Jericho can still go and he's on fire in this one. Cesaro goes a good job of making the older veteran look very dangerous and though he gets in his fair share of offense, Jericho pulls out the win with a crafty sunset flip he converts into the Walls of Jericho.

Winner by Submission: Chris Jericho

Grade: 68

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[Chris Jericho doesn't have much time to celebrate as Stephanie McMahon appears on screen and alerts him that she's not done with him yet. This Sunday at TLC he'll face a mystery opponent and she can't wait to see Jericho flat on his back.]

Grade: 75

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[As Dolph Ziggler comes down to the ring we hear pre-taped comments from him about this match with the Miz. He says that Miz can bring his wife, his stunt double, his accountant, his lawyer, and his proctologist because he's going to need one when Ziggler gets done sticking his foot up Miz's ass.]

Grade: 65

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Non Title Match
Dolph Ziggler vs The Miz

The Miz, thanks to distractions from Mizdow and Mayrse, controls the early match but Ziggler fights back and uses the distractions to his advantage but pretending to be focused on Mizdow on the apron but when the Miz rushes in he moves, allowing them to collide. Miz staggers back into the Zig Zag for the 1-2-3.

Winner by Pinfall: Dolph Ziggler

Grade: 75

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[Michael Cole gives a report on AJ Lee's injury saying she suffered two cracked ribs but that against Doctor's advice she will be at TLC this Sunday.]

Grade: 81

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[Following Cole's update on AJ Lee Nikki Bella comes out to the ring and tells the crowd that she's proud of what she did to AJ. The face of the Divas Division is not something she will ever give up. The Divas championship will never be taken from her. Not by AJ, not by anyone. Suddenly she's interrupted by Natalya who tries to reason with her, saying she knows Nikki and this isn't her. Nikki keeps Natalya talking while Paige comes down from behind and clobbers Natalya. Paige and Nikki shake hands but Natalya is up and sends them both from the ring. Officials come down and its clear Natalya wants Paige back in the ring as we go to commercial.]

Grade: 70

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Natalya vs Paige

When we come back from the break the match is ready to go. A great back and forth battle. Paige takes advantage of Nikki's distractions but she can't put Natalya away. Natalya takes control and drags Paige into the center of the ring in the Sharpshooter but before Paige taps Nikki attacks Natalya and the referee calls for the bell. Paige and Nikki continue their attack before referees force them away.

Winner by Disqualification: Natalya

Grade: 79

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[The RAW Rebound is shown, reminding the audience of Bray Wyatt's attack on Dean Ambrose to close Monday's show.]

Grade: 77

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[A Bray Wyatt video is shown. He's at his home, in a dingy barn which is not well lit. Hes pacing but the video skips so it appears like he's vanishing and appearing over and over as we hear his voice.]

Wyatt> A wise man once said that the way to salvation was through him but my friends that is a lie. I am the way to salvation and the peace that comes with it. Only when you accept that and embrace it will you walk in the light of darkness. Do you hear me Dean? This Sunday we have a destiny to meet and we will only be finished when one of us has put the other through not one, but two tables.

Stop for a moment and breathe it in. The air tastes of fear and pain. We're going to destroy one another at TLC and I know you agree that you wouldn't have it any other way. The Buzzards are coming.

Grade: 68

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Grade: 81

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[Following the break we find Seth Rollins and his partners tonight in the dressing room. No matter what he tells them they both blankly stare at him. Finally he gives up and when he walks out Rowan pulls down his mark and they stare at each other silently.]

Grade: 62

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[backstage Goldust and Stardust are creeping along, spying on the Big Show and Mark Henry. Quietly picking up two chairs, they sneak up and attack them from behind. But their attack doesn't last long as Sheamus flies into the picture, and sends the Tag Champions scurrying. He helps Show and Henry up and the three of them look like they want to continue the fight.]

Grade: 64

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Ryback vs Rusev w/Lana

The two powerhouses can't get over on the other no matter how many shoulder blocks or clothelines they throw at the other guy. Rusev makes the first mistake when he whips Ryback into the corner but when he charges, Ryback moves and Rusev's head strikes the post. Ryback recovers and sets up for the Meathook, but before he rushes in, Rusev drops and rolls out of the ring. With Lana at his side he waves his hands in disgust and heads back up the ramp ceding the match.

Winner by Countout: Ryback

Grade: 52

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[backstage Seth Rollins comes into the Authority's office saying he can't work with Harper and Rowan, they don't even speak english, they're just insane. Triple H calms him down and says don't worry, he's putting a "translator" in the ring for Rollins. He waves Kane over who shows off his striped shirt. The three men share a laugh and its clear Randy Orton will be facing the same abuse of power he once enjoyed.]

Grade: 77

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[Randy Orton is backstage with Renee Young. She asks him how he can contend against the Authority's tricks but Orton says he's not worried because first he has the Usos with him tonight and second he knows the Authority's tricks, how they work and how they can be undone so Kane as referee doesn't bother him. All it means is someone else who might wake up with a splitting headache.]

Grade: 77

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[Cole and JBL run down the matches for this Sunday's TLC.

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When they're done Cole mentions a special pre-show match on the WWE Network. Goldust, Stardust, and Cesaro vs Big Show, Mark Henry, and Sheamus!]

Grade: 85

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Randy Orton and the Usos vs Seth Rollins, Luke Harper, and Erick Rowan

Kane as the referee enforces the rules...against the heroes from the opening bell, always doing his best to slow their momentum, giving the heels a chance to catch their breath or cheat. Finally Orton's had enough and he gets into Kane's face. When Rollins runs in from behind Orton moves and Kane is sent over the top with a jumping knee. Rollins turns around right into an RKO. He makes the cover but there's no referee. A new one runs down and Harper and Rowan try to stop iit but the Usos intercept them. 1...2....Kane has pulled the new referee out by the legs and drops him with a right hand. Kane crawls back into the ring and grabs Orton by the throat but Orton escapes the chokeslam and spins Kane around for an RKO of his own. Rollins is up tries to grab Orton but the Viper rolls him into a small package and holds it long enough for the second referee to crawl back into the ring and make the count.

Winners by Pinfall: Randy Orton and the Usos

Grade: 68

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[Triple H is watching the end of the match from his office when he turns and sees Mr. McMahon standing sternly. McMahon tells him that luckily Stephanie's a quick healer but its up to Triple H to make sure that Orton never puts his hands on her again. He asks Triple H if he understands which gets an affirmative reply. McMahon leaves but not before saying that if Triple H can't get the job done, he'll find a new COO who can. He walks out, and Triple H looks even more unsure.]

Grade: 86

Overall: 76

Consrvtve · January 15, 2015

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Ratings

RAW scored a 7.31on USA (-.31)

Smackdown scored a 4.65 on SYFY (+.1)

News and Notes

*The Divas match on Smackdown really impressed the folks backstage. The fact it outperformed the main event so much has given rise to the flirting idea of another Divas TV main event someday.

*Chris Jericho will be taking some time off following TLC for a musical tour with his band.

*The TLC match is expected to main event the show.

*Sources backstage are saying the night after the Royal Rumble will be critical in the future of the Undertaker. If he's not on RAW to set up a WrestleMania match it is very likely that he will retire outright.

*Expect at least three current NXT'ers to be in the Royal Rumble match.

Final TLC Card

WWE Network Exclusive Pre-Show
Goldust, Stardust, and Cesaro vs Big Show, Mark Henry, and Sheamus

Chris Jericho vs ???

The Usos vs Luke Harper and Erick Rowan

Intercontinental Championship
Dolph Ziggler © vs Rusev

Divas Championship---Ladder Match
Nikki Bella © vs AJ Lee

Ryback vs The Miz

2/3 Tables Match
Bray Wyatt vs Dean Ambrose

Tables Ladders and Chairs
Randy Orton vs Seth Rollins

Consrvtve · January 20, 2015

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WWE Network Pre Show

Big Show, Mark Henry, and Sheamus vs Goldust, Stardust, and Cesaro

The heels use distractions to keep Sheamus in their corner for the first minutes of the match but he makes the eventual hot tag to Henry who clears the ring, finally catching Stardust in the middle of a crossbody block which leads to a World’s Strongest Slam. That gets a two when Goldust breaks up the count but Sheamus comes in and delivers a Brogue Kick sending the bizarre one out of the ring. Both of the legal men make tags and when Cesaro climbs to the top but the Big Show connects with a big right hand, knocking him cold for the 1-2-3.

Winners by Pinfall: Big Show, Mark Henry, and Sheamus

Grade: 71

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[Renee Young, Booker T, Bret Hart, and Lita form a pre-show panel talking about tonight’s show.

Grade: 58

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[The Opening video plays laying out the storylines for several matches and what got us here tonight. This is followed by a welcome via the Announcers who hype the night a little more and then announce the Divas Championship Ladder Match will be kicking things off.]

Grade: 86

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[A video is shown of the long road to TLC for AJ Lee and Nikki Bella.]

Grade: 65

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Divas Championship
Ladder Match
Nikki Bella © vs AJ Lee

Nikki and AJ start out immediately going for a ladder. Nikki gets her hands on one outside the ring but AJ drop kicks her in the knee and Nikki faceplants on the ladder. On the floor AJ is attacking Nikki pounding her in the face. Eventually Nikki grabs AJ by the shorts and yanks her into the steps and grabs a chair. Nikki blasts AJ in the back and rolls her in the ring. She sets AJ up and nails the Rack Attack and goes to the floor grabbing a ladder. As she climbs the ladder, AJ yanks her off and slams Nikki's head against the ladder and then throws her to the floor. AJ suplexes her on the floor and grabs a table and sets it up. AJ climbs in the ring and is hit with a kick to the head. Nikki delivers another Rack Attack and throws AJ to the floor. Just as she begins to climb up the ladder, Brie jumps in from the crowd. Nikki gets down and Brie has tears in her eyes. She hugs her sister and goes outside and throws AJ in the ring. Brie holds AJ and forces her to watch as Nikki climbs the ladder. Just as Nikki gets to the top, Brie suddenly pushes her off and Nikki falls from the top over the ropes and crashes through a table. Brie gets out of the ring and screams at her sister as AJ climbs the ladder and retrieves her belt. As AJ leaves she stops to glance at Nikki before high fiving Brie before skipping up the ramp.

Winner and new Divas Champion: AJ Lee

Grade: 77

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[A video replay of the end of the match is shown before cutting back live as AJ holds her title up proudly.]

Grade: 68

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[backstage Stephanie McMahon is watching all of this on a monitor and is seething. Her fury reaches a tipping point and she throws a glass vase across the room.]

Grade: 76

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[Chris Jericho is in the ring awaiting his mystery opponent and he doesn’t have to wait long.

NXT star Tyler Breeze makes his appearance before he stops and turns back and someone else walks out. The announcers, especially Lawler go crazy pointing out that the woman walking out with Breeze is none other than former Divas Champion Kelly Kelly, though now a brunette and wearing a revealing outfit which matches Breeze. She accepts Breeze’s cellphone and begins filming him which is fed live into the titantron.]

Grade: 60

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Chris Jericho vs Tyler Breeze w/Barbara Kelly

Breeze and Jericho go move for move with the younger man always seeming to get the upper hand. Jericho puts the breaks on an irish whip hanging onto the ropes while Breeze leapfrogs no one and then eats a dropkick. Jericho controls the match for the next few minutes getting a near count before Breeze heads outside to clear his cobwebs. Jericho follows but Breeze puts Kelly, who Jerry Lawler informs us is now going by Barbara Kelly, in front of him. Breeze escapes back into the ring and when Jericho follows Breeze jumps him hitting a particularly solid kick to the temple. Breeze follows up by shoving Jericho head first into the corner, and when Jericho backs out, Breeze hits the a spinning wheel kick he calls the Beauty Shot for the win.

Winner: Tyler Breeze

Grade: 65

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[Jericho is still down and pulling himself together when the WWE Champion who has been sitting in the front row all night long with his Advocate Paul Heyman jumps the barrier and climbs into the ring, stalking Jericho. But before he can act….

Lesnar looks like he can’t believe it as Cena comes out, weeks after having surgery and sprints to the ring. Lesnar tries to engage but Cena backs him up with right hands before clotheslinening him over the rope. Heyman by now is at ringside and gathers the champion urging him to retreat as Cena wants to fight. When Lesnar does leave Cena and Jericho shake hands.]

Grade: 85

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[Dean Ambrose is seen in his locker room getting ready by taping up his fists. He looks focused as the announcers hype the brutality we’re about to see.]

Grade: 86

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[A video is shown to hype the next match which is the two out of three falls Tables match between Bray Wyatt and Dean Ambrose]

Grade: 76

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2 out of 3 Falls Tables
Bray Wyatt vs Dean Ambrose

Wyatt and Ambrose finally get their hands on each other and the match is non-stop chaos. They spend the majority of the first fall on the outside punishing one another, Wyatt using an electrical cord he finds under the ring to nearly strangle Ambrose and though Ambrose fights back, he’s put through a table Wyatt set up leaning against the turnbuckles for the first fall.

Wyatt presses his advantage in the second fall but every time he nearly has Ambrose ready for his second trip through a table the Lunatic Fringe squirms out and lives to fight another day. Wyatt’s mistake comes when he sets up a table on the outside but doesn’t get to use it. Later in the match when Ambrose is on another table inside the ring and Wyatt goes to the top, Ambrose hops off and shoves Wyatt off the top to the outside, crashing through that first table for the second fall.

In the final fall, both men are on their last legs but again they continue to fight, trading right hands in the middle of the ring, Ambrose gets the upper hand but Wyatt hits a low blow and immediately hits Sister Abagail. With Ambrose down, he sets up now one but two tables in the ring and then, rolling Ambrose onto one, climbs up himself, intent on hitting the move again but at the last second Ambrose surges out of the hold, and out of nowhere hits Dirty Deeds through the table to win the match.

Winner: Dean Ambrose

Grade: 74

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[Medical officials come out to check on both men and the scene in and around the ring is just carnage with broken tables and broken bodies littered around.]

Grade: 79

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[backstage Triple H meets with Kane and Seth Rollins. Triple H says that the warning from Vince was clear. Tonight has to go to plan and just in case, he has something in mind as a plan B.]

Grade: 86

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The Usos vs Luke Harper and Erick Rowan

In a good match between these four the steady teamwork of the Usos helps them control the beginning of the match but Harper and Rowan’s pure strength and at times brutality take the momentum. Jey is pounded in the corner and though he eventually hits a hot tag to his brother, Jimmy can only do so much before he takes his eyes off Harper for a moment and nearly gets his head kicked off. Rowan sends Jey to the ringside floor with a running forearm shot and then the two brutes pick up Jimmy and deliver a double powerbomb after which Harper makes the cover.

Winners: Luke Harper and Erick Rowan

Grade: 68

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[Harper and Rowan aren’t done and the Usos are helpless when Naomi runs down to the ring and stands between them, begging for mercy for her family. Harper and Rowan look like they will relent before Harper snatches her by the hair and before anyone can stop it, he and Rowan deliver the same double powerbomb to her. Jey and Jimmy, still hurt themselves launch feebly at the duo if for nothing else but to shield Naomi who’s down and not moving. Harper and Rowan leave the ring; Rowan staring without emotion and Harper with a savage smile.]

Grade: 48

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[Renee Young is standing by with Randy Orton.]

Young> Randy tonight you’re stepping in the ring with the self proclaimed future of the WWE Seth Rollins surrounded by tables, ladders,….

Orton> And chairs, yes I know Renee. TLC is perhaps the most dangerous match you can find yourself in but its right up my alley. And let’s face it. This was always going to happen wasn’t it? Triple H and I go back a long ways and he should have known that when the chips are down I am the man to get the job done. But no, he decided to put all his eggs in Seth Rollins’ basket. He disrespected me. So then Survivor Series happened and here we are tonight. The Authority thought they could replace me but I’m going to end the reign of Seth Rollins before it ever even begins. I just don’t know if it’ll come via table, ladder, chair….or the one he never sees coming. The RKO.

Grade: 84

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[A replay video of the Pre-Show six man tag is shown where Mark Henry, Sheamus, and the Big Show defeated Goldust, Stardust, and Cesaro. Michael Cole then mentions that tomorrow night on RAW, Henry and the Big Show will get another shot at the Tag Team Championship.]

Grade: 61

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Intercontinental Championship
Dolph Ziggler © vs Rusev w/Lana

The match is a battle between Ziggler trying to get Rusev down and Rusev powering out. Early on Rusev throws Ziggler around like a rag doll with a few exploding suplexes. But Ziggler gets back into it and they battle to the floor where Dolph finally gets the big man down and heads to the top. He flies off connecting with a crossbody onto the floor and gets into the ring. Lana is losing her composure as she urges her man to get in to beat the ten count and he does at 8. Immediately Rusev is met with the Zig Zag but powers out at two. Dolph goes up top again for a flying dropkick and nails it. He sets up for another Zig Zag but this time Lana is on the apron. Dolph walks over to her and kisses her much to her shock and dismay but its enough distraction for Rusev who blasts Dolph in the back of the neck with a forearm. Rusev hits a neck breaker before locking in the Accolade and Dolph screams in pain as he struggles to get to the ropes. He nearly gets there before Rusev lets go and drags him back into the middle of the ring and locks it in again. Dolph struggles to get to the ropes another time and just as he reaches out to touch the ropes, he loses all of his strength and passes out. The ref calls for the bell and awards the Intercontinental Championship to Rusev.

Winner and new Intercontinental Champion: Rusev

Grade: 70

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[The referee continues to ring the bell but Rusev won’t relent and Ziggler is obviously unconscious. Finally the referee tells Lana he’ll reverse the decision and she makes Rusev let go and Ziggler falls to the mat face first.]

Grade: 72

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[backstage Triple H is giving Seth Rollins a pep talk before his match. He reminds Rollins of how much is on the line tonight. How much Randy Orton has cost them. If Rollins is the future then he needs to handle his business tonight and put Orton down. Rollins says that he’s ready for tonight and he guarantees Orton will pay.]

Grade: 87

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[Renee Young creeps around the bowels of the arena, finally coming across Bray Wyatt, slumped in the corner of the room.]

Young> Bray, tonight you and Dean Ambrose went through hell. Do you have anything to say?

Wyatt> Dean Ambrose I want you to listen from the medical bed you’re laying in and I want you to listen real good. There are two things you need to realize. The first is that in the grand scheme of salvation tonight meant nothing. It is an aberration, a fallacy. The pain we caused each other, the pain that coursed through our bodies has helped me break out of the cocoon which had been wrapped around my soul. I am reborn. And someday we will meet again and when that day comes we will complete our destiny.

[He begins laughing manically as Young decides it’s a good time to get the hell out of there.]

Grade: 67

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The Miz w/Maryse and Damien Mizdow vs Ryback

Ryback realizes he is in a sticky situation early on when every time he nails Miz with a hit, Mizdow is on the ground mimicking the hit which is distracting. Eventually Miz gets the upper hand with a low blow and starts beating down the big man going for quick covers. After Ryback misses a clothesline Miz hits him in the knee with a kick which sends the big man down in pain. Miz locks on the figure four and on the floor, Mizdow has done the exact same thing to an invisible opponent with the same facials. Maryse looks at him like he's lost his mind especially when Ryback and the invisible opponent power out of the hold. Ryback nails Miz with a back drop and finally hits the meat hook clothesline. As Mizdow rolls around on the floor in pain and Miz is down, Maryse distracts the ref. With Ryback not paying attention, Mizdow slides in a chair to Miz who swings to hit Ryback but he ducks, kicks Miz in the stomach and nails the shellshock for the 3 count.

Winner: Ryback

Grade: 67

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Grade: 89

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[A recap video plays showing everything that’s led up the main event tonight. Randy Orton versus Seth Rollins in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match.]

Grade: 78

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TLC Match
Randy Orton vs Seth Rollins

The disdain between these two is evident as they employ all the weapons at their disposal to cripple each other. Inside the ring and outside they trade the momentum, and when he has the chance, Orton makes sure to drop both Kane and Triple H as they stand at ringside. Rollins’ attempt to use a ladder backfires when Orton steps out of the way and allows Rollins to splash an empty corner with the ladder in front of him. Rollins nearly bounces off the ladder right into an RKO. Orton makes the cover as the crowd goes crazy, 1,2,…..

Triple H pulls referee Mike Chioda out of the ring by his feet and floors him with a right hand. He then waves to the back and much to Michael Cole’s chagrin Scott Armstrong comes down to take over JBL, for his part, says Armstrong may be the best referee in the business so it’s good that he’s there. Orton continues to punish Rollins with the chair shots to the back, but a distraction thanks to Kane on the apron allows Rollins to hit a low blow, then a snap DDT. He makes the cover but Orton’s foot is on the bottom rope. Scott Armstrong makes the count 1….2….he clearly pauses and looks at Orton’s leg….3.

Winner: Seth Rollins

Grade: 81

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[Orton is incensed and grabs Scott Armstong by the shirt. Meanwhile Kane slides in the MITB briefcase and Rollins uses it to smack Orton in the back of the head. From there Kane and Triple H get into the ring and it’s a three on one mugging. Kane delivers a chokeslam, Triple H hits the Pedigree and then, after placing the case below his head, Rollins delivers not one, but two Curbstomps. As the show ends the Authority has their hands in the air and Orton is on dreamstreet.]

Grade: 84

Overall: 82

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Report

*There were no major injuries from TLC, though Bray Wyatt did require some stitches backstage to close a head wound from the final spot.

*The pay per view netted WWE almost $19,000,000.

*The feeling backstage was that it was a solid show with the headlining Ladder, Tables, and TLC and setting the tone.

*Randy Orton will be filming some WWE Network projects over the next few weeks so he may be gone for awhile.

*After last night, Lesnar-Cena IV will headline next month's Royal Rumble.

*Tyler Breeze's debut, along with the re-debut of Barbara (Kelly) Kelly caught several backstage off guard proving the bosses can still keep a surprise or two.

Consrvtve · January 26, 2015

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TLC has come and gone and the Authority reigns supreme. Following Seth Rollins' victory over Randy Orton the Viper was destroyed by the members of the Authority and his medical condition is unknown. What will the Authority do tonight in their victory lap?

AJ captured the Divas title in a thrilling ladder match with some thanks to Brie Bella who sent her sister Nikki crashing through a table. Tonight AJ will find out who her next contender is as a 10 Divas battle royal will decide the new number one contender.

Last night John Cena interrupted Brock Lesnar before he could do any further damage to Chris Jericho. Cena tells wwe.com that he will be on hand tonight and will call out the Beast.

Announced Matches:

*10 Diva Battle Royal

*Mark Henry and Big Show vs Goldust and Stardust for the Tag Team Championship.

*The Miz vs Dean Ambrose

Consrvtve · January 31, 2015

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Energy Solution Arena---Salt Lake City, UT

20,000 in attendance

[Cena comes down to the ring, holding a paper in his right hand.]

Cena> Last night at TLC I proved that Paul Heyman is a liar and that Brock Lesnar is nothing but a bully. That’s what happens when you never back down from a bully..they fold and run. What I got here is a medical release document. It says that should I be injured in the course of a match I cannot hold the WWE, Paul Heyman, or Brock Lesnar responsible. So with that out of the way I’m not here to talk I’m here to fight and I ain’t waiting for the Royal Rumble I want Brock Lesnar in this ring tonight!

[The crowd is buzzing when….

Paul Heyman walks out, sans Lesnar and the crowd quickly turns to boos.]

Heyman> Ladies and Gentlemen my name is Paul Heyman and I am the advocate for the reigning, defending, undisputed World Heavyweight Champion…and my client BROCK LESNAR….is not here tonight. John maybe I was a little quick to hold a funeral for you but the fact of the matter is if your funeral wasn’t on Smackdown last week it will be held at the Royal Rumble when you step into that ring with the beast incarnate and he does to you what he’s done to you in the past.

Cena> You want to talk that’s’ fine but like I said I’m here to fight….

[Cena starts to get out of the ring when Stephanie McMahon comes onto the titantron.]

Stephanie> Whoa whoa whoa John. I can sympathize with wanting to fight Brock Lesnar tonight after what he did to you but like Paul said he’s not here tonight. But I did see where you have a medical release which would not hold this company hostage to legal claims so I’ll tell you what we’re going to do. You want to fight and I know someone who’s available for a fight….

[seth Rollins walks into the shot, holding up his briefcase.]

Stephanie> Tonight we’ll put that medical release form to some good use because tonight’s main event will be John Cena against the Future of the WWE, Seth Rollins. Good luck tonight.

[Cena looks royally angry as Heyman smirks and slinks away to the back.]

Grade: 78

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[As we return from the break Michael Cole informs us that Randy Orton spent the night at a local hospital and has been diagnosed with a severe concussion. His timetable for returning to action is unknown.]

Grade: 77

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WWE Tag Team Championship
Goldust and Stardust © vs The Big Show and Mark Henry

The champions start off hot but as they say you can't teach size and the challengers have plenty of it. Before you know it, the champions are being manhandled. Goldust is knocked senseless with a big right hand just before Mark Henry scoops up Stardist and delivers a World's Strongest Slam for the 1-2-3.

Winners by Pinfall and new WWE Tag Team Champions: The Big Show and Mark Henry

Grade: 57

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[Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston are backstage joking around when they literally walk into Ryback, who they had attacked weeks before on behest of the Miz. Ryback explodes in anger and floors them both with a double clotheslines, before flinging both of them off of a nearby wall. As they're down and hurt he tells them to bring their big man next week because Ryback is hungry for more.]

Grade: 55

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[The Smackdown Rebound is shown, reminding the audience of what happened last Friday when Paul Heyman held a funeral for John Cena's career, which we now know was premature according to Jerry Lawler.]

Grade: 82

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[Paul Heyman is walking along backstage, clearly pleased with himself as he checks his phone when John Cena comes from nowhere, snatching him up by the collar and pinning him to the wall. A wide eyed and horrified Heyman can barely breathe.]

Cena> (speaking quietly) I know your beast isn't here tonight. But I want you to bring him next week. I don't care if you have to fly him, drive him, put him on your back and give him a piggy back ride to Monday Night RAW. Because if you don't. If he's not here next week. I'm going to come for you and there will be no place in this world you can hide from me.

[Cena releases him and walks away, as Heyman stands there still stunned.]

Grade: 78

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Dean Ambrose vs The Miz w/Maryse and Damien
Mizdow

Dean Ambrose hits the ring like a wildman, sending Maryse scurrying to exit and Mizdow playing his usual schtict of flopping whenever the Miz gets hit. Ambrose looks unstoppable until Maryse gets on the apron distracting him. Miz charges from behind but Ambrose moves and Miz sends his wife flying off the apron into the arms of his stunt double. The Miz begins yelling at Mizdow, not seeing Ambrose roll him up from behind for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Dean Ambrose

Grade: 71

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[We see a shot of backstage where Triple H and Stephanie, holding hands, are headed to the ring, with Kane and Seth Rollins walking behind them. The Authority is all smiles and they've got something to say after the break.]

Grade: 76

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[The Authority come down to ring, each of them holding a bottle of champagne.]

Triple H> What a night last night, am I right? This man right here Seth Rollins, the Future of the WWE stood toe to toe with one of the most dangerous and decorated Superstars in WWE history, Randy Orton, and he not only won the match but he put him down like a dog.

Stephanie> And don’t forget that tonight he will be in the ring against John Cena who as we all know is recovering from neck surgery and who is perfectly…and legally able to compete. And if he should suffer some injur, some career ending accident, well that would be very sad for the entire WWE Universe but luckily the Authority will not be held liable for anything that happens.

Triple H>So let’s all pop the corks as we celebrate the end of Randy Orton, the soon to be end of John Cena, and the benevolent reign of the Authority.

[All four pop open their bottles with only a few sips taken but the party looks like it will continue well beyond the commercial break.]

Grade: 97

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[Dolph Ziggler is about to give an interview when he's interrupted by Cesaro. The two trade words for a moment before the fists start flying and they're seperated by officials with Cesaro taunting Ziggler to fight him.]

Grade: 70

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WWE Intercontinental Championship
Rusev © w/Lana vs Sheamus

Rusev and Sheamus are at each other from the opening bell, lighting each other up with brute force an brutal strikes. Sheamus begins to get the upper hand and Rusev ducks to the outside. When Sheamus reaches between the ropes to grab him and rusev jabs him with the Russian flag pole which causes the referee to call for the bell.

Winner by Disqualification: Sheamus

Grade: 59

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[Tyler Breeze and Barbara Kelly are backstage as he poses for a never ending barrage of selfies, with Kelly walking around him snapping away. Finally she stops and he turns to look at the TV camera.]

Breeze> Last night I made my debut here in the WWE and I defeated a future first ballot half of famer in convincing fashion. What’s next you might ask? The answer is simple enough. I’m not here to be gorgeous. I’m not here to be the sexiest man in the world. I can do that without ever setting foot in a ring. No. I am here for the glory and the championships. And one by one, day by day they’ll all belong to me.

But hey, don’t hate me because I’m gorgeous. Just do what you do best.

Be jealous.

Grade: 60

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[Nikki Bella is backstage and though still looking roughed up from her ladder match the night before she’s in her gear and getting ready for the battle royal tonight when Stephanie McMahon walks past and asks what she’s doing. Nikki tells her and Stehanie just laughs befote informing Nikki that not only is she not in the battle royal tonight but she can watch her sister perform instead. She then gives Nikki three words to live by: Never Fail Me.

Stephanie walks off leaving Nikki looking crushed.]

Grade: 77

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[As we come back the announcers talk about the tag match between the Usos and Harper and Rowan. They go on to talk about the attack on Naomi, saying that they wont even show still pictures. Cole then tells us this week on Smackdown, Jimmy Uso will get his hands on Luke Harper to avenge his wife.]

Grade: 48

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Grade: 77

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#1 Contender Divas Battle Royal

Brie Bella, Paige, Natalya, Cameron, Summer Rae, Layala, Emma, Eva Marie, Alicia Fox, and Rosa Mendes square off for the right to face AJ Lee, who is at ringside commentary. The final four are Brie, Paige, Natalya, and Eva who has spent most of the match avoiding conflict. Brie eliminates both Paige and Natalya and then Eva strikes, and dumps her over the top but she turns to celebrate and doesn’t see Brie saved herself on the apron. Brie slips back in and rushes Eva from behind throwing her over to win.

Winner and new #1 Contender: Brie Bella

Grade: 60

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[in a split screen we see John Cena on the left and Seth Rollins, with Kane behind him, on the right both headed for the ring. The main event is next!]

Grade: 78

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Seth Rollins w/Kane vs John Cena

Cena shows an aggressiveness that we haven’t seen from him in a while and
has Rollins on his heels early in the match, even knocking Kane off the apron when he tried to distract the referee. Rollins gets control after an unseen low blow and gets a close fall off a superplex before Cena kicks out. Rollins keeps on the attack but when the referee is knocked down, Kane gets up on the apron with the briefcase and Rollins whips Cena into the ropes but Cena reverses and Rollins collides with the case and Kane, staggers into the middle of the ring and into an AA. Cena makes the cover for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: John Cena

Grade: 79

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[Cena barely has time to celebrate before Kane hits him from behind and then Rollins joins in. Before you know it Kane has choke slammed Cena and then they stalk him so that when he goes stand up, Rollins blasts him with the MITB briefcase. They leave Cena in the ring and head to the back, leaving him on his back.]

Grade: 75

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[As John Cena is in the ring, pulling himself up to his feet with the aid of the ropes Paul Heyman comes to the top of the stage.]

Heyman> John, you don't look as confidant as you did tonight when you put your hands on me and demanded that the reigning, defending, undisputed World Champion BROCK LESNAR appear here next week. Well as children we hear the phrase be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. Congratulations John, because I will guarantee Brock Lesnar will be next week and you're going to get just what you asked for.

[Cena looks pained from his previous beat down and resigned to Heyman's news as the show ends.]

Grade: 85

Overall: 80

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With TLC in the rear view mirror Smackdown begins its trek towards the Royal Rumble. This week the Authority have promised to deliver a series of announcements which they say will shake the WWE to the core. What can the COO and Majority Owner have in store for the WWE Universe?

*At TLC Luke Harper and Erick Rowan weren’t content with defeating the Usos. They also attacked Naomi, the wife of Jimmy Uso. This week Jimmy gets the chance to avenge her but will his fury be able to overcome Harper’s insanity?

*Following the Intercontinental Title match this week which saw Rusev get himself disqualified against Sheamus, Bo Dallas took to wwe.com and social media calling out the Irishman. Sheamus gladly accepted and has promised to make Dallas Bolieve in the Brogue Kick.

*Dolph Ziggler and Cesaro appear to be on the fast track for a major confrontation but before it’s a matter of man on man, they’ll be in tag action this week as they team with Ryback and the Miz respectively. The Show Off has said he can’t wait to get his hands on the Swiss Superman but is he biting off more than he can chew?

Announced Matches

-Jimmy Uso vs Luke Harper

-Cesaro and the Miz vs Ryback and Dolph Ziggler

-Sheamus vs Bo Dallas

Bad News Fryer · February 6, 2015

-Jimmy Uso vs Luke Harper

-Cesaro and the Miz vs Ryback and Dolph Ziggler

-Sheamus vs Bo Dallas

Consrvtve · February 7, 2015

<div style="text-align:center;">http://www.wwe.com/f/show/subnav/SmackDown/20140730_HEADER_SD2.png December, Friday Week 3 Moda Center------Portland, OR 19,914</div> [A highlight video is shown of last week's TLC and highlights from this past Monday which have brought us to tonight's Smackdown.] Grade:87 ---------------- <iframe width="640" height="360" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1BiqRJnYlGk?feature=player_detailpage" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/1BiqRJnYlGk?feature=player_detailpage"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> [Triple H and Stephanie come down to the ring and say they have three big announcements. The first is that this coming Monday we will see three qualifying matches for the Royal Rumble. They won’t say yet who will be in them but they know the WWE Universe will be very excited. Second, Triple H says that two Mondays from now he will personally introduce the first inductee in the 2015 Hall of Fame class and he’s sure that nobody ever would have seen this one coming. But Stephanie says it’s not all about the future, it’s about the present too…tonight to be exact. John Cena was so impressive in his win on Monday that its time to exercise that medical release form again. Tonight he will go one on one against Kane, in a no disqualification, Falls Count Anywhere match because that’s what is best for business.] Grade: 84 ---------------- [backstage we see Dallas talking to Lana and Rusev. He says he’s going to defeat Sheamus tonight because he bolieves in himself and he knows that Lana bolieves and Rusev…well….Rusev is okay doing whatever he wants. He walks off all smiles as Lana and Rusev just nod to one another.] Grade: 64 COMMERCIAL BREAK [stephanie is walking backstage when Nikki comes up to her and begs to know what she can do get back in her good graces. Stephanie considers and says that if she wants to be the face of the Divas Division and the champion again, she needs to show what her dad always called ruthless aggression. She walks away and leaves Nikki behind but Nikki has a grim smile and a plan.] Grade: 76 ---------------- [Renee Young is in the interview center with Harper and Rowan. She is about to ask them about the match tonight with Jimmy Uso but Harper is just giving her the crazy eye stare and Rowan is creepy as hell with the sheep mask. She just politely thanks them for their time and they leave.] Grade: 46 ---------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38590" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sheamus vs Dallas Sheamus is easily dominating the match, and Dallas has no answer for him but when Lana and Rusev come down to ringside that gets his attention. He taunts Rusev saying the next Brogue Kick is for him. He lines it up and flattens Dallas but when he makes the cover Rusev is in and attacks causing a disqualification. Winner by Disqualification: Sheamus </div></blockquote> Grade: 65 ---------------- [The duo are not finished and they continue to lay a beating on Sheamus, finally putting him in the Accolade as Dallas runs laps around the ring. Rusev finally drops him on his face and waves the Russian flag as he stands over the fallen Sheamus.] Grade: 67 COMMERCIAL BREAK [Dolph Ziggler and Ryback are in the interview center with Renee Young. They discuss the big tag match tonight and Ziggler says he doesn’t know what Cesaro’s problem is but he’s going to solve that problem and show off while he does it. Ryback says that he doesn’t mind one more shot at Miz or Mizdow or Maryse. He’s hungry enough for all three of them.] Grade: 67 ---------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38590" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Luke Haper w/Erick Rowan vs Jimmy Uso w/Jey Uso Jimmy is on fire in the beginning keeping Harper on his heels but thanks to a cheap shot by Rowan Harper takes over. Half way through Naomi comes down and after Rowan delivers a brutal irish whip into the barricade to Jey, he turns his sheep faced attention to her. Jimmy gets distracted by this and when he turns around he walks into a crushing big boot to the face. Harper makes the cover for an easy victory. Winner by Pinfall: Luke Harper </div></blockquote> Grade: 51 ---------------- [Harper and Rowan have a plan to deliver the same double powerbomb to Jimmy that they gave to his wife but Jey re-enters the ring and the four men brawl for a few moments before the Usos stand tall in the ring but its clear this fight isnt over.] Grade: 47 ---------------- [The Raw Rewind is shown reminding the audience of the three encounters between John Cena and Paul Heyman during last Monday night, ending with Heyman promising that Brock Lesnar will be in attendance this Monday.] Grade: 84 COMMERCIAL BREAK [The Announcers update us on some injured Superstars. Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan are awaiting final medical clearance while Randy Orton still has no passed Concussion protocols and his return is unknown.] Grade: 86 ---------------- [We find Rene Young once again backstage but this time she’s joined by Paul Heyman. She tries to get some details about Lesnar’s return on Monday but Heyman shuts her down. He says the important question is not if Brock Lesnar will return but rather what will he do to John Cena after Cena put his hands on Heyman. He then says another important question is, after his match with Kane tonight, what shape will Cena be in come Monday?] Grade: 87 ---------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38590" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Cesaro and the Miz w/Maryse and Damien Mizdow vs Dolph Ziggler and Ryback A good match with a lot of back and forth action. Dolph and Ryback dominate the beginning while the heels take over half way through the match. Feeding off the crowd Ryback begins to make a comeback and signals for the Shellshock but Sandow jumps onto the apron. This draws Ziggler and the referee. Neither see Big E run down to the ring and when Ryback turns, he is nailed by the Big Ending. Miz is put on top and when the referee turns he counts to three. Winners by Pinfall: Cesaro and the Miz </div></blockquote> Grade:63 ---------------- <iframe width="640" height="360" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N48raNltRio?feature=player_detailpage" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/N48raNltRio?feature=player_detailpage"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Grade: 85 COMMERCIAL BREAK [A graphic is shown hyping the return of the WWE Champion Brock Lesnar this coming Monday on RAW.] Grade: 80 ---------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38590" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>AJ Lee, Brie Bella, and Natalya vs Alicia Fox, Paige, and Summer Rae Natalya has to be the one to keep the peace given the obvious tension between AJ and Brie. The heels use this to their advantage for a bit, but finally Brie makes the hot tag to the champion and AJ begins going to work. Soon it’s a 6 Diva brawl and by the end Paige is in the Sharpshooter, Alicia is in the Yes Lock, and Summer, who is the legal competitor is in the Black Widow. All three are tapping at the same time and the ref calls for the bell. Winners by Submission: AJ Lee, Brie Bella, and Natalya </div></blockquote> Grade: 71 ---------------- [backstage we seen Kane and Triple H in the Authority office through an open door. It seems to be a private conversation and Triple H repeatedly emphasizing that Cena needs to be handled tonight. Before he goes further he notices the camera and slams the door.] Grade: 86 COMMERCIAL BREAK <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38590" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>No Disqualification Match--Falls Count Anywhere John Cena vs Kane Cena knew what he was going into with this one and it didn’t take long for Kane to begin enjoying the freedom of a no DQ match as he battered Cena with everything from the ring steps to a chair. Cena keptt fighting back and almost had him in the STF but Kane reached the ropes. Then, while on the outside he attempted to chokeslam him while standing on the spanish table but it accidentally gave way. Cena took advanatage and got to his feet first, and when Kane followed he scooped him up and delivered an AA through the primary announcer's table. He made a cover and the ref slapped the remnants of the desk three times. Winner by Pinfall: John Cena </div></blockquote> Grade: 85 ---------------- [As Cena celebrates his win, looking the worse for wear, Cole and JBL argue about what it means for this coming Monday. Cole believed Cena showed he can overcome the odds while JBL was sure that all this meant was a weakened Cena for a hungry Beast.] Grade: 76 Overall: 83

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Ratings

RAW scored a 9.03 on USA (+1.72)

Smackdown scored a 5.48 on SYFY (+.83)

NXT Report

*Kevin Owens defeated Hideo Itami

*The Ascension defended the NXT Tag Team Championships against Judas Devlin and Jason Jordan.

*Sami Zayn defeated Bad News Barrett

The highest rated segment from this past week's NXT was a backstage promo cut by the mystery woman who attacked Charlotte on the NXT Takeover event. Most fans would recognize her as the former Madison Rayne of TNA.

For the past week I have been barraged by the questions. Who am I? Why am I here in NXT? What's my agenda? I'm here tonight, unlike your beloved NXT Women's Champion to answer those questions. My name is Ashley Lane. I'm here to win that title which Charlatan slinks around her shoulder. And my agenda? It's anything I damn well want to do.

News and Notes

*Christian has joined the Performance Center as a trainer. He's been out of action for a concussion and it's entirely possible his in-ring career is over.

*Bo Dallas and Sheamus showed a remarkable chemistry in the ring according to backstage sources and as this program with Rusev continues we may see more and more of Dallas' involvement.

*Scott Hall re-upped his Legends deal and Roman Reigns signed a new 5 year deal recently. It would appear that NXT's J. Bronson will not be offered a new deal.

*WWE is shooting to make the first RAW and SD of 2015 to be very big, enough so that they are holding both shows in the Staples Center in LA.

*Speaking of January, beginning in two weeks NXT will receive much more attention in our reporting with full show recaps. (We'll be writing out the show like we do with Raw and SD)

Consrvtve · February 9, 2015

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*Last Monday Paul Heyman promised John Cena and the world that the WWE Champion Brock Lesnar will be at this week's show. With the Royal Rumble fast approaching and their epic showdown looming, will champion and challenger tear each other apart before their match even begins?

*The Authority have promised three qualifying matches for the Royal Rumble this week which will include the expected Ryback and Big E clash. Winning the Rumble is a straight shot to immortality but which of the men we see will take the next step?

*Stephanie McMahon informed Nikki Bella on Smackdown that she wants to see some ruthless aggression if Nikki ever wants to be the face of the Divas Division again. But who will be the target of that aggression?

Announced Matches

-Tyler Breeze vs Justin Gabriel

-Kofi Kingston vs Jack Swagger

-Big E vs Ryback

Bad News Fryer · February 9, 2015

-Tyler Breeze vs Justin Gabriel

-Kofi Kingston vs Jack Swagger

-Big E vs Ryback

Consrvtve · February 12, 2015

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December, Monday Week 4

Oracle Arena---Oakland, CA

19,596 in attendance

[Highlights from the past week are shown focusing on the Cena/Heyman interactions; also  shown are quick hits of Ryback and the New Day, as well as the Authority's big announcement.]

Grade: 84

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[No sooner than we see the arena and crowd the music of the WWE Champion sounds and Lesnar, with Heyman trailing behind, emerge but as he nears the top of the ramp John Cena appears out of nowhere, attacking him from behind, sending Lesnar rolling down the ramp. Heyman looks paralyzed with shock. Lesnar gets to his feet but is tackled by Cena and the two exchange punches. Lesnar gets to his feet again and charges but Cena sidesteps and trips him into the ring steps. Before it can escalate any futher over a dozen officials separate the two with Triple H himself stopping half way down the ramp looking like he's not sure quite how to proceed as we go to a chaotic quick commercial break.]

Grade: 91

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[A flustered Triple H is backstage with Paul Heyman who has just gotten Brock Lesnar to wait in a dressing room. Heyman makes it clear that if Triple H cannot get control of his show then Brock will take control and he’ll be out of a major Pay Per View main event because Lesnar will cripple Cena on live TV instead. As Triple H turns he’s approached by Renee Young. When she asks him what he's going to do about Cena and Lesnar he says that its clear they need to blow off some steam so next week on the first RAW of the year it'll be John Cena and Dean Ambrose against Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins. He walks off while Michael Cole comments that it may be the biggest RAW main event in history.]

Grade: 88

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Jack Swagger w/Zeb Coulter vs Kofi Kingston w/Xavier Woods

These two have a decent match doing with Kingston's faux upbeat personality masking a cunning opportunist. When Woods begins threatening Coulter on the outside, it gets Swagger's attention. It's then that Kingston strikes, sending him face first into the corner. When Swagger gets back to his feet, he falls victim of Trouble in Paradise.

Winner by Pinfall: Kofi Kingston

Grade: 67

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[backstage, Cesaro is pacing back and forth, clearly worked up about something. When Renee Young tries to approach him he calms down and tells her that while Dolph Ziggler may be the Show Off, Cesaro is the Show. He's the best wrestler in the world and there is only room for one of them in the Royal Rumble so he's challenging Ziggler to a qualifiying match next week and the loser is out of the Rumble completely.]

Grade: 66

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[bray Wyatt is in a dark empty room. It could be somewhere in the building, it could be in a shack someplace in the bayou. Without looking up or moving the hair out of his face he stares at the floor. He says that the path of the righteous is filled with peril. Salvation is something that can take a lifetime to obtain and a moment to ruin. His trials and tribulations have forced him to look into the abyss, into oblivion itself and from that he is reborn with a mission. It calls to him in the darkest night. He knows what he has to do and soon, the world will come to know the truth. Hail the eater of worlds hath returned.

Grade: 79

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[JBL and the King let us know that next week on the first RAW of 2015 we'll see the rematch between Goldust and Stardust and the men who took their Tag Team Championships, the Big Show and Mark Henry.]

Grade: 65

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[backstage Nikki is looking worried, lightly talking to herself, repeating the magic words of ruthless aggression over and over. Cameron walks past and asks her why she's tripping out and Nikki explodes in rage, attacking her from behind and pummeling her until officials and some other Divas can pull her off. She stalks off, a hint of a smile on her lips.]

Grade: 54

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Tyler Breeze w/Barbara Kelly vs Justin Gabriel

A good match with a lot of fast action and high flying. Throughout the match Kelly is taking pictures of Breeze and he'll even stop mid-move to take a selfie and it almost costs him when Gabriel rolls him up for a 2 count. That flips the switch for Breeze who wastes no time putting the match to rest when he delivers the Beauty Shot for the 1-2-3.

Winner by Pinfall: Tyler Breeze

Grade: 61

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[Renee Young finds Paul Heyman backstage and he's spitting venom. Heyman says that Cena likes to play that hustle, loyalty, and respect garbage but when it comes down to it, Cena is as big a liar and cheap shot artist as the WWE Universe has ever seen and make no mistake. John Cena is going to get what he has coming to him when Brock Lesnar decides to give it.]

Grade: 83

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[We see the Smackdown Rebound which reminds us of how Big E cost Ryback in his tag match this past Friday night.]

Grade: 6

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Big E w/Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston vs Ryback

Two powerhouses spend the opening moments failing to prove themselves as the stronger competitor so Big E takes it on himself to cheap shot Ryback and take the match over. He's all smiles and his New Day cohorts on the outisde think this is no big deal until he tries to put Ryback up for the Big Ending when Ryback slips out, and floors him with a shot armed Meathook. Woods and Kingston are up on the apron and both get sent down. When Big E gets up, he catches a spear in the mid section followed by a Shellshock which gets Ryback the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Ryback

Grade: 54

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[backstage AJ is warming up when Brie comes past and wishes her good luck. AJ says she's not fooling anyone and for Brie to stay out of her match and out of her way. She walks off and Brie looks disgusted that her friendly gesture was rejected.]

Grade: 80

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[backstage Seth Rollins enters the Authority's office. Triple H tells him that this Friday he will have his own qualifying match for the Rumble and it'll be against a former WWE Champion. And if Rollins can overcome these odds, he'll win the coveted #30. Rollins looks unsure for a moment but says he'll win and he'll earn his spot.]

Grade: 89

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Divas Champion
AJ Lee © vs Paige

An excellent match between these two whose chemistry is self evident. Paige is oh so close to getting several pin falls but AJ always powers out. Paige's anger and frustration grow and that leads to her downfall when she reaches down to pull AJ up by the hair and the champion rolls her up for a small package.

Winner by Pinfall and still Divas Champion: AJ Lee

Grade: 80

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[Dean Ambrose sits alone in his dressing room, just staring down at his hands. He says that he knows there's plenty of reasons that people would be anxious for a match like tonight. He's strong, he's a monster, he's never been pinned or submitted. But ya know, he's not regular people. He's Dean Ambrose, he's the Lunatic Fringe, and tonight Rusev can bring his flag and his eye candy and his Accolade because when the going gets tough sometimes you get your hands dirty.....and he can't wait to get down and dirty tonight.

Grade: 83

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Michael Cole is overjoyed to share the news that in two weeks RAW goes Old School and we'll get a return of Piper's Pit.

Grade:75

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Non-Title Match

Rusev w/Lana vs Dean Ambrose

These two had an awkward pairing at first, but settled down into a rhythm which saw Rusev brutalize Ambrose for most of the early match but Ambrose makes a comeback and begins giving it back to the Intercontinental champion. Rusev is staggered, and Ambrose slowly and methodically takes him down punch by kick by chop before hitting one last kick to the gut and delivering Dirty Deeds. With Lana screaming in the background he makes the cover 1...2....Seth Rollins breaks up the count, smashing Ambrose in the back of the head with his briefcase. The referee calls for the bell as Rusev groggily rolls out of the ring.

Winner by Disqualification: Dean Ambrose

Grade: 71

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[Rollins continues his assault on Ambrose, hitting a snap DDT and then stalking him ready to deliver a Curbstomp when John Cena runs to the ring and Rollins ditches to the outside. Cena urges Rollins to come back in but Rollins just smiles, tapping his temple.]

Grade: 85

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[backstage we see Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman watching what just transpired on a large flatscreen monitor. Lesnar suddenly grabs the television and chucks it against the wall, across the room. He looks like he's ready to explode but Heyman just watching him and smiles as the show goes to black.]

Grade: 78

Overall: 81

Consrvtve · February 14, 2015

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The last Smackdown of 2014 is upon us and as we head into 2015 and Royal Rumble season the WWE is boiling over.

-This past week the Authority told Seth Rollins that he will have to each his spot in the Rumble but if he can win this week against a former WWE Champion he'll claim the coveted #30. The WWE Universe has doubts about who will step up against the Future of the WWE but is Rollins headed for a major disappointment?

-This past week on wwe.com Naomi called out Nikki Bella for her attack on her former Funkadactyl partner Cameron. Can Naomi derail Nikki on the pathway of ruthless aggression or will the Fearless Diva keep impressing Stephanie McMahon?

-The aliance between Rusev and Bo Dallas has been very successful for the Intercontinental Champion Rusev especially with former champion Sheamus who has his sights on the title. This week they'll meet in tag action when Sheamus is joined by Jack Swagger. Will the Boliever's alliance with the champ hold strong or will he outlive his usefulness?

Announced Matches:
*Seth Rollins vs a former WWE Champion? (Feel free to guess who)

*Naomi vs Nikki Bella

*Sheamus & Jack Swagger vs Rusev & Bo Dallas

LordryuTJ · February 15, 2015

Rollins (and the "former WWE Champion" is Batista)

Nikki Bella

Rusev/Bo Dallas

Dawn · February 15, 2015

* Seth Rollins vs a former WWE Champion? (Feel free to guess who)

It's going to be either Batista or maybe Jeff Hardy. I'll go the safer way and say Batista. Rollins wins.

*Naomi vs Nikki Bella

Double D is going a long way.

*Sheamus & Jack Swagger vs Rusev & Bo Dallas

Good way to get Bo's overness back up; I would have any of them pin Sheamus. He can get back up the ranks easily. But I will say that Rusev will make Swagger submit to the Accolade.

Bad News Fryer · February 15, 2015

*Seth Rollins vs a former WWE Champion? (Feel free to guess who)

Batista

*Naomi vs Nikki Bella

*Sheamus & Jack Swagger vs Rusev & Bo Dallas

I Bolieve in Dallas, Russia!

packerman120 · February 15, 2015

*Seth Rollins vs The Miz

Rollins wins.

*Naomi vs Nikki Bella

*Sheamus & Jack Swagger vs Rusev & Bo Dallas

Consrvtve · February 18, 2015

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WWE ANNOUNCES LIVE STEVE AUSTIN PODCAST

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WWE Hall of Fame legend Stone Cold Steve Austin will host a live podcast interview following the last RAW before the Royal Rumble and his guest will be none other than the Undisputed WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar.

Tune into the WWE Network immediately following Monday Night RAW for a one on one encounter like you've never seen before and never thought you would!

Consrvtve · February 19, 2015

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December, Friday Week 4

Honda Center------Anaheim, CA

18,667 in attendance

[A video package is shown of last week’s Smackdown and any followup on RAW, highlighting the Royal Rumble qualifying matches and the promise that Seth Rollins will face one tonight against a former champion.]

Grade:83

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[backstage we see Triple H and the Authorityt arriving to the building. They all seem to be in great spirits and when he asks Seth Rollins if he's ready for tonight the reply is an emphatic yes.]

Grade: 73

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Nikki Bella vs Naomi

Nikki doesn’t even give Naomi a chance to take her Uso tshirt off before she's all over her. Choking her with the shirt and just being completely menacing. Naomi doesn't even get a chance to really put up a fight and before you know it she falls victim to the Rack Attack.

Winner by Pinfall: Nikki Bella

Grade: 64

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[Naomi is down in the ring when Harper and Rowan come down with cold intensity in their eyes. They begin circling her, frightening her to death, when the Usos run down, and Harper and Rowan head to the outside while Jimmy comforts his wife.]

Grade: 47

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[The RAW Rewind is shown replaying the opening of RAW when John Cena blindsided Brock Lesnar leading to the announcement that this Monday it’ll be Cena and Dean Ambrose vs Lesnar and Seth Rollins on RAW.]

Grade: 86

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[in pre-taped comments Dolph Ziggler says that he saw Cesaro's challenge and he absolutely accepts. It'll be a pleasure to show off and embarrass Cesaro at the same time.]

Grade: 75

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Dolph Ziggler vs Titus O’Neil

Titus thinks he can use his size to control the match but that plan doesn't work for long as Ziggler slips out of a powerslam, and goes to town on O'Neil, hitting a series if pinpoint dropkicks, a reverse elbow from the second rope, and finally a Zigzag for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Dolph Ziggler

Grade: 68

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[backstage Nikki Bella approaches Stephanie and says she's been doing what Stephanie asked for. Stephanie says that Nikki has been more aggressive but its not really getting to where it needs to be. But maybe if she thinks about how to truly be ruthless she'll get some inspiration. When she leaves Nikki looks very stressed, until the light goes off.]

Grade: 73

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[Cole and JBL Triple H’s big announcement this coming Monday and JBL says he has it from high up sources that this may be one of the biggest moments in RAW history.]

Grade: 82

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[backstage John Cena tells Renee Young that the journey he's been on since Summerslam will culminate at the Royal Rumble and he'll take back his title by facing down the biggest bully the WWE has ever seen. But he's not afraid of Brock Lesnar. He knows how to beat him and afterwards we'll all be saying the Champ is here!]

Grade: 89

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Rusev w/Lana and Bo Dallas vs Sheamus and Jack
Swagger w/Zeb Coulter

A back and forth battle which sees Dallas put in a fair share of the offense for his team but with Sheamus and Dallas fighting on the outside, Swagger comes on hot at the end only to be stopped by a superkick to the side of the head from Rusev which earns the pinfall.

Winners by Pinfall: Rusev and Bo Dallas

Grade: 62

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[Lana is up on the apron yelling at Sheamus. He turns to look at her, but when Rusev rushes him from behind, Sheamus moves and Rusev hits the ropes, flinging Lana off the apron into the arms of Bo Dallas. They look at each other but Rusev is instantly out of the ring and snatches Lana from Dalllas' grip, arguing with him all the way up the ramp.]

Grade: 64

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[A graphic is shown to let everyone know that in two weeks, Smackdown goes Old School!

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Grade:86

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[backstage Brie Bella and AJ Lee cross paths and Brie says that if AJ's attitude is going to remain the same she thinks they ought to get their title match over with. AJ agrees and suggests this Monday night which Brie agrees to. They part ways keeping their eyes on each other all the way.]

Grade: 76

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Cesaro vs Zack Ryder

Your basic squash. Ryder puts up nothing against Cesaro who dominates the match showing off all his in ring skills before putting it away with the Neutralizer.

Winner by Pinfall: Cesaro

Grade: 63

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[backstage Rollins is warming up for his qualifying match against an unknown former champion. His match is coming up soon.]

Grade: 57

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[A graphic is shown for this Monday night's big main event. Cena and Ambrose versus Lesnar and Rollins. The announcers hype this up as the biggest event in RAW history.]

Grade: 89

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[Renee Young is backstage and finds Paul Heyman who at first brushes off her question concerning this Monday but he comes back to her a moment later and informs her that Brock Lesnar didn't ask for this tag match on Monday. He didn't say he wanted to put himself in the ring on free TV. That was an Authority decision and it so happens to be with the man holding a briefcase which can earn him an instant title shot. Funny how that happened to work out that way.]

Grade: 81

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Seth Rollins vs ???

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The crowd goes crazy and jump to their feet with YES! chants but they quickly turn to boos when Stephanie McMahon walks out wearing her Steph! Steph! Steph! shirt. She walks down to the ring and says something to the ring announcer who tells us that she is ordering the referee to ring the bell and begin counting out Daniel Bryan. The referee argues a little, confused by the order but a "DO IT!" from the Principal Shareholder gets him moving and he counts to ten as Rollins plays it up urging his "opponent" to come down to the ring.

Winner by Countout: Seth Rollins

Grade: 78

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[Ambrose comes out to the stage and looks like he's going to say something but instead he throws the mic away and runs to the ring taking out J&J with a double clothesline on the way. Stephanie dives out and Rollins/Ambrose begin brawling with Ambrose getting the better of it quickly. J&J Security quickly pull Rollins out and Ambrose is in the ring begging Rollins to come back as the show goes black.]

Grade: 89

Overall: 82

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