The Lloyd Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 JANUARY 2020, WEEK 2 Show Rating: 73 Announce Team: Michael Cole, Charly Caruso and Corey Graves <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Fox Representative We opened the show with the announce team confirming that the Fox Network will be sending a 'Representative' to Smackdown... Essentially, Fox want a 'Man On The Ground' to be their eyes and ears... and he'll act as the 'General Manager' on Friday Nights... No word yet as to the identity of the man... But word is, we'll know by the end of the show... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> MizTV The next segment, saw the return to Smackdown of 'The A-Lister' The Miz!! Miz brought back MizTV for his return, and called out 'The Viper' Randy Orton... The Miz: “Viper... I have some questions for you about how you treated my good friend, Daniel Bryan... You took Bryan OUT... with an 'RKO'... but this wasn't just any 'RKO'... This one took place up in the crowd... on the concrete steps... and I need to know... Why, Randy?” Orton didn't answer... But he did confirm the crowd's worst fears... That Bryan in all likelihood WON'T be back for the Royal Rumble!! Randy Orton: “But I don't care about Daniel... Bryan... The only thing on my mind, is who this 'Fox Representative' is... I'm sending a warning out to whoever he is... If he messes with me... I will not hesitate... to take HIM out... I'm not afraid of any representative... or any Network...” Miz ended his show there... because we had an opening bout to get to... Jey Uso versus Drew McIntyre... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> w/ Jey Uso w/ Jimmy Uso [vs] 'The Sinister Scotsman' Drew McIntyre Dominant display from McIntyre to open the show. He destroyed Jey Uso, and left him in a heap after his 'Claymore Kick'. 78 Winner: 'The Sinister Scotsman' Drew McIntyre Finish: 'Claymore Kick' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> End Of Damnation After the match, Drew McIntyre threatened to attack Jimmy Uso, who got ready for a fight... But his cousin Roman Reigns stomped to the ring!! Roman told Drew that he wasn't impressed with the 'Sinister Scotsman' last week... Using Damnation to attack him... Roman Reigns: “I would fight you tonight... But you look exhausted after that battle with (Jey) Us(o)... So you send any member of Damnation to the ring later tonight... Harper... Rowan... I don't care... Send 'em both if you have to... I'll fight anyone... Hell, you can come too if you're feeling up to it...” McIntyre wasn't happy, and he left the arena without looking back... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Time Splitter We saw a highlight reel showing the beginnings of the Smackdown career of KUSHIDA... So far, the Japanese fan favourite has had a couple of wins in singles matches, and next week, he'll be in action again... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> 'The Prizefighter' Kevin Owens [vs] 'The Finest' Kona Reeves One sided battle, with Owens dominating the long, awkward, Reeves. 'The Finest' hit some offence, but it all just seemed to anger KO. In the end, he hit his 'Stunner', and knocked Reeves out! 72 Winner: 'The Prizefighter' Kevin Owens Finish: 'Stunner' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Flair vs Baszler We learned next that at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Charlotte Flair WILL defend her Smackdown Women's Championship... Against Shayna Baszler... The two women have been in a heated feud for weeks, and it will finally come to a head on one of the biggest nights in the calendar... 30 other women will battle for a chance to fight the winner, at WrestleMania, in the Women's Royal Rumble Match!! </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto & Sin Cara) [vs] The B-Team (Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel) The B-Team were their usual jovial self. They looked like they'd won a competition to be out there, and their fun-loving actions would cost them in the end. Kalisto hitting 'Salida Del Sol' on Curtis Axel after a lap of honour from him and Bo. 67 Winners: The Lucha Dragons Finish: 'Salida Del Sol' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Form Is Temporary Backstage, Heavy Machinery were shown watching The Lucha Dragons win, when The Acts Of God walked up... Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode mocked Otis Dosevic and Tucker Knight for their attire, but they had a retort... Tucker Knight: “Well... At least we actually have a win to our names in recent months... Remind me, when was the last time you guys won...?” Roode said that 'Form' was temporary, but 'Class' is permanent... and next week, they'd prove it, against Otis and Tucker!! </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Dream, Young, Tozawa & Gable [vs] Imperium (WALTER, Aichner, Barthel & Wolfe) A true test for Imperium from the 'Welcoming Committee' on Smackdown. Velveteen Dream managed to assemble a like-minded group of individuals, but they were up against a well-oiled machine in Imperium! E-Y was a star for his team, but he was the man pinned when WALTER unleashed a vicious Lariat to end things. 68 Winners: Imperium (WALTER, Aichner, Barthel & Wolfe) Finish: 'Lariat' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Mountain versus Monster Next up, we learned that next week, the impressive Dominik Dijakovic will face his toughest test yet... Dijakovic... versus 'The Freak' Lars Sullivan... 1 on 1 for the first time ever!! </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> w/ Naomi w/ Toni Storm [vs] Mickie James Toni Storm wanted to learn from her friend Naomi, as well as a veteran like Mickie. In the end, the newcomer was nothing more than a distraction to her friend, and she walked onto the 'Mick Kick'. 64 Winner: Mickie James Finish: 'Mick Kick' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Title Match In two weeks, on NXT TV, Ember Moon and Kayden Carter will defend their WWE Women's Tag Team Titles... Their opponents will be Aliyah and Vanessa Borne... NXT's most experienced female tag team... Aliyah and Borne are known for doing anything they need to to win... There's no corner they won't cut... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> w/ 'The Big Dog' Roman Reigns [vs] Harper w/ Rowan Harper and Rowan are tough men to deal with, but Reigns was fired up for this Main Event. He held them both at bay, and was able to hit a Drive By on Rowan at ringside, before cutting Harper in half with a 'Spear'. 79 Winner: 'The Big Dog' Roman Reigns Finish: 'Spear' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #2337dd; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Fox Representative Backstage, to end the show, Ricochet and Shinsuke Nakamura were standing nose to nose... Ricochet told Nakamura that he doesn't have Sami Zayn to talk for him anymore... Or fight his battles... Ricochet: “You think you're an 'Uncrowned Champion'?? Shinsuke, I'll put this Title on the line... Any time... Any where...!!” Before their argument could carry on, and potentially turn physical, The Miz walked up... The Miz: “Gentlemen... We've been waiting all night to find out the identity of the 'Fox Representative'... and I can now confirm... that he is an 'A-Lister'!!” Ricochet was shocked... but Miz told him not to fear, because he'll be a 'Good' Fox Representative... The Miz: “I've been told to name the next Smackdown competitor in the Men's Royal Rumble Match... and I can think of no better man, than Ricochet... Or Shinsuke Nakamura... So next week, Non-Title... You two will face off 1 on 1... for that spot!!” The announce team were also surprised by the revelation, but they promised to bring us more news on Miz's role on Smackdown next week!! </div> Drew McIntyre [def.] Jey Uso Kevin Owens [def.] Kona Reeves The Lucha Dragons [def.] The B-Team Imperium [def.] Velveteen Dream, Eric Young, Akira Tozawa & Chad Gable Mickie James [def.] Naomi Roman Reigns [def.] Harper Apparently not enough storylines were continued on this show, hence the low rating... I often forget about the game engine, and it hits my ratings sometimes. But when you're playing as WWE in this universe, does it really matter. Turns out WWE is available on demand on BT Sport, so after around a month of not watching ANY wrestling, I'm picking it back up slowly. It was nice to take a break from watching, and also from writing! Love Seth's new character and stable. I was thinking of doing something similar involving AOP in the future, but I may veto that now for fear of copying Vince and co. This might delay AOP's return/arrival in this diary somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levinux Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Apparently not enough storylines were continued on this show, hence the low rating... I often forget about the game engine, and it hits my ratings sometimes. But when you're playing as WWE in this universe, does it really matter. Turns out WWE is available on demand on BT Sport, so after around a month of not watching ANY wrestling, I'm picking it back up slowly. It was nice to take a break from watching, and also from writing! Love Seth's new character and stable. I was thinking of doing something similar involving AOP in the future, but I may veto that now for fear of copying Vince and co. This might delay AOP's return/arrival in this diary somewhat. The "storyline clause" would get me too in my WCW game in the past. Glad to see you watching again, it's a weird time to jump back into it with everything going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha2117 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Apparently not enough storylines were continued on this show, hence the low rating... I often forget about the game engine, and it hits my ratings sometimes. But when you're playing as WWE in this universe, does it really matter. Turns out WWE is available on demand on BT Sport, so after around a month of not watching ANY wrestling, I'm picking it back up slowly. It was nice to take a break from watching, and also from writing! Love Seth's new character and stable. I was thinking of doing something similar involving AOP in the future, but I may veto that now for fear of copying Vince and co. This might delay AOP's return/arrival in this diary somewhat. The way I normally try to get round the storyline thing is just make storylines for the title belts. In general most shows you are going to have some angles at least to drive you towards the next Event. You just take people in and out of the storyline each month rather than try to create new storylines. In reality that what the core storylines are anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lloyd Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 I wrote that little blurb bit a few weeks ago, but yeah it is odd. I'm behind by a little over a week in real life. Just catching up on Smackdown 13th of March show... No audience... It is odd... <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:darkred;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 6px 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.19)";"> < < QUICK PICKS for Monday Night RAW, JANUARY 2020, WEEK 3… > > Aleister Black & Tommaso Ciampa [vs] The Revival Swerve Scott [vs] 'The Carolina Caveman' Cameron Grimes Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross [vs] The Kabuki Warriors Lio Rush & Jack Gallagher [vs] Shelton Benjamin & Shane Thorne 'The Princess of Staten Island' Carmella [vs] 'The Hugger' Bayley w/ Buddy Murphy 'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman [vs] 'The Underdog' Sami Zayn </div> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levinux Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Aleister Black & Tommaso Ciampa [vs] The Revival Swerve Scott [vs] 'The Carolina Caveman' Cameron Grimes Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross [vs] The Kabuki Warriors Lio Rush & Jack Gallagher [vs] Shelton Benjamin & Shane Thorne 'The Princess of Staten Island' Carmella [vs] 'The Hugger' Bayley w/ Buddy Murphy 'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman [vs] 'The Underdog' Sami Zayn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kijar Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 THE RE-VI-VAL! Grimmmmeess considering the great amount of heat he can get IRL Kabuki Warriors Shelty B & Thorne Bayley Braaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satyr24 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 <p><strong>Aleister Black & Tommaso Ciampa</strong> [vs] The Revival</p><p> </p><p> Swerve Scott [vs]<strong> 'The Carolina Caveman' Cameron Grimes</strong></p><p> </p><p> Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross [vs] <strong>The Kabuki Warriors</strong></p><p> </p><p> Lio Rush & Jack Gallagher [vs] <strong>Shelton Benjamin & Shane Thorne</strong></p><p> </p><p> 'The Princess of Staten Island' Carmella [vs] <strong>'The Hugger' Bayley w/ Buddy Murphy</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman</strong> [vs] 'The Underdog' Sami Zayn</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerbrock100 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Aleister Black & Tommaso Ciampa [vs] The Revival Swerve Scott [vs] 'The Carolina Caveman' Cameron Grimes Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross [vs] The Kabuki Warriors Lio Rush & Jack Gallagher [vs] Shelton Benjamin & Shane Thorne 'The Princess of Staten Island' Carmella [vs] 'The Hugger' Bayley w/ Buddy Murphy 'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman [vs] 'The Underdog' Sami Zayn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Aleister Black & Tommaso Ciampa [vs] The Revival Swerve Scott [vs] 'The Carolina Caveman' Cameron Grimes Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross [vs] The Kabuki Warriors Lio Rush & Jack Gallagher [vs] Shelton Benjamin & Shane Thorne 'The Princess of Staten Island' Carmella [vs] 'The Hugger' Bayley w/ Buddy Murphy 'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman [vs] 'The Underdog' Sami Zayn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lloyd Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thanks for the predictions so far. Just to let you know, with my country now in lockdown, I'm likely to be ramping up the pace of posting shows. We have a LOT to get through. I've currently fully written the next 17 shows, which includes the Royal Rumble and the Elimination Chamber pay-per-views. The Rumble I've split over three posts too. If you don't want to miss out on prediction prizes, my advice would be to check back in regularly. Hope you're all safe and well and heeding the advice of your government. I hope this (average) diary gives you some light relief in an otherwise dark time. Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kijar Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thanks for the predictions so far. Just to let you know, with my country now in lockdown, I'm likely to be ramping up the pace of posting shows. We have a LOT to get through. I've currently fully written the next 17 shows, which includes the Royal Rumble and the Elimination Chamber pay-per-views. The Rumble I've split over three posts too. If you don't want to miss out on prediction prizes, my advice would be to check back in regularly. Hope you're all safe and well and heeding the advice of your government. I hope this (average) diary gives you some light relief in an otherwise dark time. Lloyd Aww shoot. Meanwhile, I work nights at a gas station so am likely to never get out of work. I will try to keep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lloyd Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Aww shoot. Meanwhile, I work nights at a gas station so am likely to never get out of work. I will try to keep up. Love your new Avatar Kijar!! Awesome!! Be safe brother. You're one of my most loyal readers. In fact, probably my most. I'm a car salesman. Not likely to be needed for a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lloyd Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 JANUARY 2020, WEEK 3… Show Rating: 78 Announce Team: Vic Joseph, Jerry Lawler and Dio Maddin <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Aleister Black & Tommaso Ciampa [vs] The Revival We kicked off the action in the ring, with a fascinating tag team contest. The Revival are an established duo here on Monday nights, but they couldn't handle the passion shown by Black and Ciampa, or the force of their offence. In the end, Dawson was knocked out by a 'Black Mass'. 72 Winners: Aleister Black & Tommaso Ciampa Finish: 'Black Mass' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Help Not Required Aleister Black and Tommaso Ciampa are IN the Men's Royal Rumble... Can they trust each other...? We cut backstage next, to where Erik, Ivar and Logan (The Viking Raiders) bumped into King Corbin... Erik and Ivar told Corbin that they didn't NEED his help last week... Nor did they WANT it... King Corbin: “Listen... Boys... I agree you didn't NEED my help last week... But... If you can change your minds... open your minds... and WANT my help... I can make you RAW... Tag... Team... Champs, in no time!!” Erik and Ivar didn't look impressed, and Logan told her boys to leave the scene... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> EC3 Ready!! Backstage, EC3 was warming up in an unusual way... He was holding onto a rope, with both hands, and doing squats... Titus O'Neil walked up, and asked EC3 what he was trying to do... EC3: “Well Titus... I've been studying tape of previous Royal Rumble Matches... and I've decided that winners of Rumbles are good at holding onto the top rope... So I'm getting my hands used to holding ropes... Trying to build up a callous...” O'Neil said he could give EC3 a few pointers of what NOT to do in a Royal Rumble, if he wants... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Swerve Scott [vs] 'The Carolina Caveman' Cameron Grimes Great contest here, with two very athletic competitors. Grimes is dirty and nasty when he wants to be, and that gave him an edge in this one, ending it with his vicious 'Cave In' that left Scott needing to be helped from the ring. 58 Winner: 'The Carolina Caveman' Cameron Grimes Finish: 'Cave In' (Leaping Double Foot Stomp) </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> The Man Of Many Friends RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch was backstage next... facing the camera and talking about the Royal Rumble pay-per-view... She said that she's really looking forward to sitting with her 'friend' Sasha Banks and watching the Women's Royal Rumble Match... Becky Lynch: “I heard ya invoite Sasha... an' OI'd be deloighted ta sit wit' ya... Two proud Champions... casting our eye over our Queendoms... Bo' OI wonder if 'The Queen' herself Charlotte will join us... Perhaps then we can get the band back together, and watch our other 'friend' Bayley... get ELIMINATED from the Rumble...!!” When Becky talked about her friendship with Sasha and Bayley there was a lot of sarcasm in her voice... Bayley will be in action tonight against Carmella, as she looks to gain some momentum ahead of her performance in the Women's Royal Rumble Match... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> The Kingdom Backstage, Kofi Kingston was stopped in his tracks by King Corbin, who wanted to share his thoughts with the New Day member... Corbin praised Kofi, and told him he was a GREAT WWE Champion, who didn't deserve his reign to end so suddenly and so emphatically... King Corbin: “Most guys in your position would just give up, man... They'd go home... Take a few months off... and regroup... but you're out there, fighting, every, single, week... Listen... I respect you... and I think I can help you... I'm building a 'Kingdom', and I want you in it... If you accept... I will help you win the Royal Rumble... and beat Brock Lesnar to win your Title back...” Kofi looked like he was genuinely giving Corbin's offer some thought as we cut away... It's been a rough couple of months for him, but surely joining Corbin's 'Kingdom' is a step too far... Brock Lesnar and the WWE Title currently reside on Smackdown, so Kofi would have to jump ship after Corbin helped him win the Rumble to get the match he wants... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross [vs] The Kabuki Warriors Bliss and Cross continue to build their experience and chemistry as a tag team, but they were up against an extremely cohesive unit in The Kabuki Warriors. Asuka made Cross tap out in the end. 67 Winners: The Kabuki Warriors Finish: 'Asuka Lock' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Ryding A Wave Of Good Fortune Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins were backstage next... With a huge match coming up in two weeks at the Royal Rumble... The RAW Tag Team Champions know their form hasn't been great of late, and they've had a lot of luck... Curt Hawkins: “And up against The New Day and The OC, we know we're gonna need more than luck... We have a 'Tune Up' match next week... So we'll see if we can get some much needed momentum...” Ryder added that hopefully New Day and The OC continue to take each other out, so they can have weakened opponents... Their match next week is scheduled to be against two singles competitors from the Cruiserweight Division: Joaquin Wilde and Ariya Daivari... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Lio Rush & Jack Gallagher [vs] Shelton Benjamin & Shane Thorne Fascinating encounter here. Rush and Gallagher gelled well, and showed their unique offences, but Shelton and Thorne have matching levels of athleticism, to match their strength, and they overwhelmed the fan favourites in the end. 70 Winners: Shelton Benjamin & Shane Thorne Finish: 'Pay Dirt' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Mexican Heritage Backstage, Zelina Vega was stood with her client, Andrade... Zelina called Andrade the 'Greatest Mexican Wrestler in the History of the WWE'... A bold claim from the young manager!! They were soon interrupted by Humberto Carrillo and his friend Dakota Kai... who reminded them of greats like Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero... Dakota Kai: “And my good friend Humberto here is beginning to carve out his own career... As a young... talented Mexican competitor... Someone who thinks Andrade is also talented... but it's very arrogant of you to claim he's the greatest of all time...” Kai challenged Andrade to a match next week, on Humberto's behalf... Andrade and Vega stormed off... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Kofi King-Dom? Backstage, Big E and Xavier Woods turned a corner, and were met with AJ Styles, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows... E and Woods got ready for a fight, but The OC told The New Day that they had no intentions of starting anything right now... AJ Styles: “Listen boys... There's no doubt we could whip your guys asses right now... 3 on 2... BOOM!! But what would it achieve...?! We actually came here... because we think you need to have a word with your boy, Kofi...” AJ said that Gallows had overheard a conversation between Kofi and King Corbin... in which Corbin offered to help Kofi win the Royal Rumble Match... Luke Gallows: “And boys... As much as I hate to say it... Kofi did NOT say 'No!'...” Big E and Woods were left seething as AJ Styles and co. smirked and walked away... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> w/ 'The Princess of Staten Island' Carmella [vs] 'The Hugger' Bayley w/ Buddy Murphy Carmella was in control of this one, until behind the referee's back, the dangerous Buddy Murphy threatened to hit her! She cowered, and then got angry, and it allowed Bayley the time to regroup and hit her 'Bayley To Belly' Suplex. 64 Winner: 'The Hugger' Bayley w/ Buddy Murphy Finish: 'Bayley To Belly' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> The 'Prince' To My 'King' Up next, King Corbin was once again found on the 'recruitment drive', attempting to enlist the help of 'Prince' Ali to his cause... Corbin said that every great leader should identify his successor, and help groom him or her for future glory... King Corbin: “For my 'Kingdom' to be complete... I need a 'Prince', who I can help enough to one day take the Throne, and wear the crown... and I have chosen YOU Ali... To be that Prince...” Corbin outstretched a hand, as if Ali would just accept straight away... but the fan favourite scoffed at the suggestion of joining Corbin... Instead he walked off out of sight, leaving Corbin looking disappointed, rather than angry at the disrespect shown... </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> 'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman [vs] 'The Underdog' Sami Zayn Sami Zayn is back on Raw, and back competing in the ring, but he'll wish he wasn't either of those things after this match. To be fair, he won't remember much of it, because Strowman had his way with his much smaller opponent. He threw Zayn around the ring with ease, and could have put him away a lot sooner than he did. 77 Winner: 'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman Finish: 'Running Power Slam' </div> <div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #b40a0a; margin:10px;background: #b6b6b6; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> Post-Match Assault After the match, Braun Strowman prepared for the inevitable: To be attacked by 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt... But no such attack came... So Strowman asked for a microphone... Braun Strowman: “Come on Bray, I haven't got all night!! Get out here so we can finish this...!!” Bray's signature 'Firefly Funhouse' theme music played, but when the set was revealed, Bray was nowhere to be seen... No Mercy The Buzzard... No Huskus The Pigboy... No Ramblin' Rabbit... Just an empty set... Strowman was confused... as were the announce team and everyone in attendance at the show... Neither 'The Fiend' nor Bray Wyatt showed up... </div> Aleister Black & Tommaso Ciampa [def.] The Revival Cameron Grimes [def.] Swerve Scott The Kabuki Warriors [def.] Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross Shelton Benjamin & Shane Thorne [def.] Lio Rush & Jack Gallagher Bayley [def.] Carmella Braun Strowman [def.] Sami Zayn I mentioned a few weeks ago that a mega group would be coming to RAW... In my opinions Stables have been a criminally underused form of storytelling in the last few years in the WWE... Especially with such a huge roster available across the three brands (plus)... Groups like The Undisputed Era... Imperium... The OC... The New Day... are all awesome, and could all be even better... The group I'm bringing to RAW could eclipse all of them... So far, King Corbin has attempted to build a stable called 'The Kingdom'... and has offered places to The Viking Raiders, Kofi Kingston and Ali... although none accepted them... If those four (or five if you include Logan) joined Corbin, they'd be a tremendous force on Monday Nights... In real life as I write this, Buddy Murphy just joined Seth Rollins and the AOP, and they seem like a pretty cool group... My worry for them is that Buddy will leave the group in a matter of weeks, but I could be wrong here... Real life WWE have used someone better than I have... And in this case, that could be said for all four of them!! Murphy is 'Bayley's Buddy' here, as it was just too good to not do... But a heel understudy to Rollins is a great spot for him. AOP are injured here, and Rollins is off filming a movie, so for now, real life WWE wins on all four... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricX Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Aleister Black & Tommaso Ciampa [vs] The Revival Swerve Scott [vs] 'The Carolina Caveman' Cameron Grimes Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross [vs] The Kabuki Warriors Lio Rush & Jack Gallagher [vs] Shelton Benjamin & Shane Thorne 'The Princess of Staten Island' Carmella [vs] 'The Hugger' Bayley w/ Buddy Murphy 'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman [vs] 'The Underdog' Sami Zayn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lloyd Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="ElectricX" data-cite="ElectricX" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47095" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Aleister Black & Tommaso Ciampa</strong> [vs] The Revival<p> </p><p> Swerve Scott [vs] <strong>'The Carolina Caveman' Cameron Grimes</strong></p><p> </p><p> Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross [vs] <strong>The Kabuki Warriors</strong></p><p> </p><p> Lio Rush & Jack Gallagher [vs] <strong>Shelton Benjamin & Shane Thorne</strong></p><p> </p><p> 'The Princess of Staten Island' Carmella [vs]<strong> 'The Hugger' Bayley w/ Buddy Murphy</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman</strong> [vs] 'The Underdog' Sami Zayn</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Looks like you began writing this before I'd posted RAW. You got full marks, and I'm willing to count them</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lloyd Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 <p><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 6px 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.19)";"></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"><strong>< < QUICK PICKS for NXT on Wednesday Night, JANUARY 2020, WEEK 3… > ></strong></span></span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> 'The Bulgarian Brute' Rusev [vs] 'The Drifter' Elias</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> 'The EST' Bianca BelAir [vs] Taynara Conti</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> 'The Premiere Athlete' Tony Nese [vs] 'The Archer of Infamy' Damian Priest</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> R-Truth [vs] 'The Samoan Submission Machine' Samoa Joe</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> Tegan Nox & Kacy Catanzaro [vs] Aliyah & Vanessa Borne</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> 'The Extraordinary Man' Finn Balor [vs] 'The King of the 619' Rey Mysterio</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><p> </div></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kijar Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Lloyd" data-cite="The Lloyd" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47095" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Love your new Avatar Kijar!! Awesome!!<p> </p><p> Be safe brother. You're one of my most loyal readers. In fact, probably my most.</p><p> </p><p> I'm a car salesman. Not likely to be needed for a little while.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks! It is courtesy of Idolized and his gorgeous <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=544747" rel="external nofollow">Stable Logos.</a> Love me some Marty. Was torn as there are also 3 Count, FBI, and Flock logos. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I'm flattered, I think that's only because I talk so much <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> You haven't been too discouraged I hope, I know you've got a young child that needs tending. Stay safe in troubled times <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> 'The Bulgarian Brute' Rusev [vs]<strong> 'The Drifter' Elias</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> 'The EST' Bianca BelAir [vs]<strong> Taynara Conti</strong></p><p> </p><p> 'The Premiere Athlete' Tony Nese [vs] <strong>'The Archer of Infamy' Damian Priest</strong></p><p> </p><p> R-Truth [vs]<strong> 'The Samoan Submission Machine' Samoa Joe</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tegan Nox & Kacy Catanzaro</strong> [vs] Aliyah & Vanessa Borne</p><p> </p><p> <strong>'The Extraordinary Man' Finn Balor</strong> [vs] 'The King of the 619' Rey Mysterio</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricX Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 <p>I did start predicting at the last second...lol. Raw was a good show. Your diary always brings a smile to my face. </p><p> </p><p> 'The Bulgarian Brute' Rusev [vs] <strong>'The Drifter' Elias</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>'The EST' Bianca BelAir</strong> [vs] Taynara Conti</p><p> </p><p> 'The Premiere Athlete' Tony Nese [vs] <strong>'The Archer of Infamy' Damian Priest</strong></p><p> </p><p> R-Truth [vs]<strong> 'The Samoan Submission Machine' Samoa Joe</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tegan Nox & Kacy Catanzaro</strong> [vs] Aliyah & Vanessa Borne</p><p> </p><p> <strong>'The Extraordinary Man' Finn Balor</strong> [vs] 'The King of the 619' Rey Mysterio</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerbrock100 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 'The Bulgarian Brute' Rusev [vs] 'The Drifter' Elias 'The EST' Bianca BelAir [vs] Taynara Conti 'The Premiere Athlete' Tony Nese [vs] 'The Archer of Infamy' Damian Priest R-Truth [vs] 'The Samoan Submission Machine' Samoa Joe Tegan Nox & Kacy Catanzaro [vs] Aliyah & Vanessa Borne 'The Extraordinary Man' Finn Balor [vs] 'The King of the 619' Rey Mysterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satyr24 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Love your new Avatar Kijar!! Awesome!! Be safe brother. You're one of my most loyal readers. In fact, probably my most. I'm a car salesman. Not likely to be needed for a little while. Your words hurt me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satyr24 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 'The Bulgarian Brute' Rusev [vs] 'The Drifter' Elias 'The EST' Bianca BelAir [vs] Taynara Conti 'The Premiere Athlete' Tony Nese [vs] 'The Archer of Infamy' Damian Priest R-Truth [vs] 'The Samoan Submission Machine' Samoa Joe Tegan Nox & Kacy Catanzaro [vs] Aliyah & Vanessa Borne 'The Extraordinary Man' Finn Balor [vs] 'The King of the 619' Rey Mysterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levinux Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Crazy times we're living in and one for the history books. Being a single Dad of 4, it's been unique to say the least. Stay safe. 'The Bulgarian Brute' Rusev [vs] 'The Drifter' Elias 'The EST' Bianca BelAir [vs] Taynara Conti 'The Premiere Athlete' Tony Nese [vs] 'The Archer of Infamy' Damian Priest R-Truth [vs] 'The Samoan Submission Machine' Samoa Joe Tegan Nox & Kacy Catanzaro [vs] Aliyah & Vanessa Borne 'The Extraordinary Man' Finn Balor [vs] 'The King of the 619' Rey Mysterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasrangers13 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 'The Bulgarian Brute' Rusev [vs] 'The Drifter' Elias 'The EST' Bianca BelAir [vs] Taynara Conti 'The Premiere Athlete' Tony Nese [vs] 'The Archer of Infamy' Damian Priest R-Truth [vs] 'The Samoan Submission Machine' Samoa Joe Tegan Nox & Kacy Catanzaro [vs] Aliyah & Vanessa Borne 'The Extraordinary Man' Finn Balor [vs] 'The King of the 619' Rey Mysterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lloyd Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Thanks! It is courtesy of Idolized and his gorgeous Stable Logos. Love me some Marty. Was torn as there are also 3 Count, FBI, and Flock logos. I'm flattered, I think that's only because I talk so much You haven't been too discouraged I hope, I know you've got a young child that needs tending. Stay safe in troubled times Yeah it's worrying times. Our Government have been amazing and sorted it so we get 80% wages from them, and the other 20% from our employer. But my basic wage is around 50% of my income, with bonuses and commission etc. So I think I'll be running on around 50% wages for now. We're able to take a mortgage holiday for three months, so that should help too. I did start predicting at the last second...lol. Raw was a good show. Your diary always brings a smile to my face. Ah I'm glad it does brother. A lot of diaries doing that for me right now too. I feel like I've chosen a good hobby that can bring some joy in these strange and dark times. Your words hurt me Shoot! I meant 'joint' most loyal! Crazy times we're living in and one for the history books. Being a single Dad of 4, it's been unique to say the least. Stay safe. I bet. We've all just got to do what we can and stay as safe as possible. We will come out the other side of it. In a few weeks, or a few months. We will recover. But it's just so hard at the moment, and it will probably be a long time before everything's back to 'normal'. Look after your 4. My 1 is hard enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SagaJoestar Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 'The Bulgarian Brute' Rusev [vs] 'The Drifter' Elias 'The EST' Bianca BelAir [vs] Taynara Conti 'The Premiere Athlete' Tony Nese [vs] 'The Archer of Infamy' Damian Priest R-Truth [vs] 'The Samoan Submission Machine' Samoa Joe Tegan Nox & Kacy Catanzaro [vs] Aliyah & Vanessa Borne 'The Extraordinary Man' Finn Balor [vs] 'The King of the 619' Rey Mysterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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