Chriswok Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 WWE RAW Live from Anaheim Convention Center, CA (8,114) Monday, Week 1 April 2023 ... Its almost time - RAW opens with WWE Board of Directors members Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in the ring - They're here to hype up Wrestlemania - We're less than a week away from WRESTLEMANIA! - After last week's announcement on Smackdown, they've already had plenty of interest from potential future General Managers - They want us to sitback and enjoy the show - This got the crowd hotter - This got the show off to a strong start (rating: 77) Your Empress is bored... - Asuka makes her way to the ring to let us know she has grown bored waiting for Wrestlemania - There has to be someone backstage who wishes to entertain her... - Kaitlyn makes a surprise appearance! (rating: 54) Asuka v Kaitlyn In a decent match, Asuka defeated Kaitlyn in 10:09 by pinfall with a Spin Kick. - Asuka carried the match hard - Asuka shone in this match - Becky Lynch made her way rinside to watch, keeping her distance and not getting involved - This match got the crowd hotter (rating: 74) MITB Qual: Jacob Fatu v Mansoor In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Mansoor defeated Jacob Fatu in 9:32 by pinfall while using the ropes for leverage. During the match we also had Johnny Gargano distract Fatu. - Mansoor qualifies for the MITB - Jacob Fatu and Mansoor don't seem to click (rating: 54) Backstage - We're backstage with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon who seem to putting the finishing touches on some planning for the brands - There's a knock at the door and Steve Corino walks in - Triple H and Steph greet him asking how NXT: Japan is going - Steve says he's here for Wrestlemania... but also a business trip... he'd like to be considered the future GM of RAW... (rating: 65) The Bloodline - The Bloodline are in their personal area talking about Wrestlemania - Roman Reigns reminds Jacob Fatu, Solo Sikoa and Jey Uso that while the Bloodline no longer have any of their titles they still have each other... they're family - Even though The Rock is family, tonight during Tribal Court, he's going to remind the world WHY Roman Reigns is the Tribal Chief and at Wrestlemania SHOW the Bloodline there can be only one (rating: 76) Tag Team - MACE is trying to get Omos to hurry up, he's arranged a tag team match so they can be ready for Kofi and Xavier at Wrestlemania (rating: 57) MACE and Omos v Imperium In a decent match, MACE & Omos defeated Imperium in 7:47 when Omos pinned Giovanni Vinci with a Claw. (rating: 56) A Champ is Impressed - Backstage with WWE Cruiserweight champion Ricochet, he's chatting to NXT Stars Cameron Grimes, Carmelo Hayes and Wes Lee - Ricochet is impressed with their match last week on Smackdown - NXT Super Agent Mr. Stone comes in to shot and wonders if Ricochet would have a match with them tonight... - Ricochet agrees (rating: 62) Cameron Grimes v Carmelo Hayes v Wes Lee v Ricochet In a decent match, Ricochet defeated Carmelo Hayes, Wes Lee and Cameron Grimes in 9:34 when Ricochet pinned Wes Lee with a 630° Splash. Ricochet carried the match in terms of in-ring performance. - A wonderful high flying extravaganza! (rating: 76) Family Legacy - Bray Wyatt makes his way to the ring, he's dragging something along in a body bag..? - He has a message for Cody... - You want to talk about family legacy... my family legacy is NOTHING compared to the Rhodes - Your father was a World Heavyweight Champion and one of the most respected men in professional wrestling - My father... was a joke, a tax-man. You see the difference Cody? - You were set up for greatness, I was destined to be a joke - I have had to fight with every being in my soul to become something I was never meant to be - I've had to put to bed Husky Harris, as that's what THEY wanted me to be... another joke to the family legacy... even poor, innocent Bo was made to be a joke and hated... - While you WERE The Legacy, aligned with the stars alongside Randy Orton - Do you see the difference? Can you now see why I must cleanse all those who destroyed the path I could never walk - Bray opens the body bag to reveal a tied up IRS, Mike Rotunda, Bray Wyatt's father..! - Bray Wyatt was a real star in this segment (rating: 59) Family Legacy Continued - Bray Wyatt begins to attack and beat Mike Rotunda! - Bray leaves the prone and beaten Rotunda in the ring... (rating: 45) MITB Qual: Carmella v Big Swole In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Carmella defeated Big Swole in 9:41 by submission with a Modified Headscissors. - Camrella and Big Swole have great chemistry and it showed in their performance (rating: 56) Friends Reunited - We're backstage with AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe - They're chatting about their history together in the indies and TNA - Logan Paul, Theory and Riddle come in to shoot and mock the trio - Samoa Joe steps forward and challenges Paul... his guys v Styles, Joe and Daniels... we'll make you famous (rating: 81) WWE World Tag Team Titles Match: Alexa Bliss & Liv Morgan v Aja Kong and Shayna Baszler (c) In a decent match, Alexa & Liv defeated Aja Kong and Shayna Baszler in 12:56 when Alexa Bliss pinned Aja Kong with a Twisted Bliss. Alexa & Liv win the WWE Women's Tag Team titles. Aja Kong was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. - A completely out of the blue, surprise title match - The commentary team explain it was a rematch after the interferrence in Bliss & Morgans last attempt after winning the no1 contenders tournment (rating: 60) Gunther has a challenge - Gunther makes his way to the ring, he has been thinking about Brock Lesnar's challenge - Gunther will accept Lesnar's challenge to a match at Wrestlemania under one condition - It will be an iron man match, Gunther wants to see what Lesnar really has - Can Lesnar last 30 minutes with the Ring General? - Lesnar's music hits and he makes his way to the ring - He stalks around Gunther for a bit... he accepts - The pair measure each other up and leave (rating: 88) Thanks..! - Johnny Gargano is backstage, he's thanking Tommaso Ciampa for stepping in against Jacob Fatu last week - Ciampa says its what friends do - #DIY are back! (rating: 62) ...oof! - The reunited #DIY don't have much time to celebrate, as they're instantly attacked by Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa! - The Samoan Hit Squad leave #DIY prone on the floor (rating: 71) Aj Styles, Christopher Daniels & Samoa Joe v Logan Paul, Riddle & Theory In a bout that had great heat and good wrestling, The Bro-Movement (Logan Paul, Riddle and Theory) defeated AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe in 15:01 when Logan Paul pinned Christopher Daniels with a handful of tights. In terms of in-ring work, Riddle was head and shoulders above everyone else. - This match got the crowd buzzing (rating: 72) Argument - After the match Christopher Daniels and AJ Styles are arguing over whose fault it was - Samoa Joe shakes his head and walks away - As Logan Paul, Riddle and Theory laugh and celebrate their victory (rating: 70) Tribal Court - The Bloodline make their way to the ring and wait fo... - ... IF YA SMELL! The Rock! - The Tribal Court is in session as The Rock and Roman Reigns lay out each other's crimes against The Bloodline - The Rock says Roman betrayed the very history of the family by proclaiming himself the Tribal Chief - Roman tells The Rock to look around at those who have followed and believed in him as the Tribal Chief - The Rock looks at the crowd... he is The People's Champion and the Tribal Chief - Roman reminds The Rock that the fans booed him just a few months ago when he beat John Cena... it was The Rock that ended Cena's career... - Rock and Roman go back and forth, trying to bait each other - Eventually Roman reminds The Rock that his own daughter, Ava Raines, quit wrestling in disgust because of The Rock - The Rock snaps and it looks like there's going to be a brawl between Roman and The Rock, until Jey Uso holds The Rock back - Did Jey Uso break rank?! - Eventually WWE officials step in as the show goes off the air - The Rock invented a new catchphrase - The Rock was a real star in this segment - The performance of Roman Reigns was fantastic (rating: 76) Overall Rating: 78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriswok Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 - Samir Singh has been suspended after breaching the WWE Wellness Policy - CM Punk appeared on ROH for a segment talking about the history of ROH - R-Truth's contract with the WWE is due to expire, it is unclear if the 51 year old will sign a new deal - Roderick Strong's contract is due to expire, it is unclear if he'll be offered a new deal - Alex Shelley is the new NXT North American champion, defeating Von Wagner - Dutch Mantel retires - Kazuchika Okada wins the 2023 New Japan Cup - ROH Anniversary Show celebrated 20 years of Ring of Honor, star of the show was Mercades Mone - Alex Zayne is the new ROH World champion, defeat Jonathan Gresham - Paige has joined SUP, Paige was wrongfully fired by the WWE several months ago after an online incident - As mentioned on Smackdown, WWE are gearing towards another WWE Draft and it sounds like NXT will become a third brand - As with any changes its believed there will be some comings and goings on across WWE in the coming weeks - Samoa Joe joined the WWE as ROH World Television champion, it is believed he has a handshake deal with ROH in place - The 2023 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic was won by LA Knight and Jordan Devlin, and Mandy Rose & Cora Jade - Darby Allin in the new AEW World champion, beating Adam Page, Miro and Kenny Omega on AEW Rampage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriswok Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 Wrestlemania Weekend Friday WWE Hall of Fame The Inductees in to the 2023 WWE Hall of Fame are...: 1. Ken Shamrock 2. Dutch Mantel 3. Col. Robert Parker 4. Austin Idol 5. Bull Nakano 2 Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Rikishi) NXT Stand & Deliver Cameron Grimes defeated Santino Marella to retain NXT title Alex Shelley defeated Von Wagner to retain the NXT North American title Ultimo Nnija & Big DAmo defeated Jordan Devlin & Clark Connors Wendy Choo defeated Cora Jade to retain the NXT Women's title The Creed Brothers defeated Tyler Bate & Rick Boogs to retain the NXT Tag Team titles Mandy Rose defeated Allie Recks Curtis Axel & Rogue Dragons defeated Brooks Jensen & Cross Brothers Masha Slamovich defeated Elektra Lopez, Asahi and Zoey Stark Style and Substance defeated Stupid Youth Project Medusa Complex defeated Arial Assault to retain NXT Women's Tag Team Titles WWE Smackdown Live from Oasis Hall, CA Friday, Week 1 April 2023 Rex Steiner v Roderick Strong In a bout that had great heat and good wrestling, Rex Steiner defeated Roderick Strong in 10:24 by submission with a Steiner Recliner. - Rex Steiner and Roderick Strong have pretty good chemistry (rating: 59) You're Now! - There's no time for Rex Steiner to celebrate as Goldberg appears in the ring from the crowd - Steiner doesn't see him! - SPEAR.. wait no, Steiner turns in time and dodges it - It looks like Steiner is trying to hook in the Steiner Recliner.. but no, Goldberg breaks free - Steiner and Goldberg brawl it out, causing WWE officials to pour from backstage to stop it (rating: 73) The Dark Sisterhood v Dakota Kai and Io Shirai In a decent match, The Dark Sisterhood defeated Dakota Kai and Io Shirai in 9:38 when Queen Zelina pinned Dakota Kai with a Cutter. (rating: 64) The Dark Sisterhood - The Dark Sisterhood have a message for Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan - The WWE Women's World Tag Titles should be theres... - You betrayed our trust, and now you will have to beg for mercy (rating: 63) No Need - WWE Women's World Tag Team Champions Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan appear at the entrance way - They say if The Dark Sisterhood want a title shot, they just needed to ask - But the only trust breaking was by Scarlett and Zelina... - Alexa and Liv know now that they were being played by The Dark Sisterhood, using their emotional attachment to Bray Wyatt against them - The Dark Sisterhood are just a pair of manipulitive bitches - This angle got the crowd hotter (rating: 76) Riddle and Theory talk MITB - Tonight Riddle and Theory are part of the 'Last Chance Money in the Bank' qualifier match - Theory asks Riddle if Riddle will try and pin him tonight - Riddle says maybe - Theory says he'd totally pin riddle if it meant he'd get a chance at MITB - Riddle and Theory ask Logan Paul who he thinks will win toinght - Logan Paul says he doesn't care, as too busy arranging sponsorship deals for his Wrestlemania match against AJ Styles - This angle got the crowd hotter (rating: 79) NXT UK is Here - Robbie Brookside, NXT UK owner, makes his way into Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's office backstage - He's greeted warmly and asked if he's here for Wrestlemania Weekend - Brookside is here to talk about the future of NXT UK, he's worried about where its going to fit in alongside NXT, NXT: Japan and the new NXT: Europe - Triple H says there's no need to worry, NXT will soon be a global brand with its own Championship alongside champions from North America, Japan and Europe - Brookside asks about the UK again - Triple H doesn't seem too sure - Brookside asks for his guys to prove themselves, he has a few lads backstage from NXT: UK... you know, just like NXT did last week - Triple H reluctantly agrees... ok... ok, let me sort it out (rating: 63) Kenny Williams v Mark Andrews v Noam Dar v Teoman v Ricochet v Ilja Dragunov In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Ricochet defeated Mark Andrews, Noam Dar, Teoman, Kenny Williams and Ilja Dragunov in 10:18 when Ricochet pinned Kenny Williams with a 630° Splash. In terms of in-ring work, Ricochet was head and shoulders above everyone else. - Mark Andrews was surprisingly good and over with the crowd - Ricochet looked excellent out there (rating: 68) #DIY - The newly reformed #DIY are in the ring, they have a challenge for the Samoan Hit Squad - Gargano isn't doing anything tomorrow... - Ciampa isn't doing anything tomorrow... - The Samoan Hit Squad aren't tag team champions anymore... - Oh but, Jacob Fatu might win the last chance money in the bank qualifier... - ... the pair look at each other and smile (rating: 57) Natalya and Tamina talk MITB - Natalya says this is probably her last chance to get into the MITB and probably a Women's title shot - Tamina says its the same for her - The pair look at each other - But we're still friends right? - Jamie Hayter walks in to shot and makes a fake vomit motion - She says those two old croans need to step aside for the future - Hayter waits but nobody moves - She sighs and says its was a metaphysical moment where the two old people should have stepped to oneside and let her, the future, walk past... god... - Natalya, Tamina and Jamie Hayter all struggled throughout this segment (rating: 45) Last Chance Women's MITB Qualifier: Aja Kong v Blair Davenport v Big Swole v Jamie Hayter v Natalya v Tamina v Xia Li In a bout that didn't have much heat and terrible wrestling, Jamie Hayter defeated Blair Davenport, Big Swole, Aja Kong, Natalya, Tamina and Xia Li in 10:22 when Jamie Hayter pinned Tamina with a quick cradle. - The winner and last qualifier for the Women's MITB at Wrestlemania... JAMIE HAYTER - Natalya was really off her game - Tamina benefitted from having a groundswell of public support - Tamina benefitted from being in amazing form (rating: 48) Daniel Bryan talks about his return to the WWE - Daniel Bryan is backstage and wants to talk about KENTA, Wrestlemania and the WWE - He said when he left the WWE he did so because he wanted to wrestle again - Daniel Bryan says he never thought he'd be able to wrestle again if he stayed in the WWE as they cared too much for his health - He says he's better now, repaired and relishing every moment again - To be able to wrestle again on the biggest stage of them all is why he became a professional wrestler - He's been an indie wrestler, a superstar, but he's always been a professional wrestler, he's always considered himself one of the best at what he does... if not the best in the world - Daniel Bryan has respect for KENTA, but wonders if KENTA is ready for Wrestlemania as its like nothing else in the wrestling world - Daniel Bryan wants KENTA to realise, he wants EVERYONE to realise, that whatever time he has left in the wrestling ring isn't about acquiring titles - Its about being recognised for a title that can never be taken away... recognised as the great professional wrestler that ever lived... THE BEST. IN THE. WORLD. - The performance of Daniel Bryan was fantastic (rating: 78) Sheamus and McIntyre - Backstage Sheamus and Drew McIntyre are talking - It looks like they've come to an agreement on something in their match at Wrestlemania - What could it be... (rating: 86) Last Chance Men's MITB Qualifier: Finn Balor v Jacob Fatu v Riddle v Theory v Shinsuke Nakamura v Rey Mysterio v Mustafa Ali In a superb match, Finn Bálor defeated Jacob Fatu, Riddle, Theory, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio and Mustafa Ali in 14:32 when Finn Bálor pinned Mustafa Ali with a Coup de Grâce. During the match we also saw Tommaso Ciampa distract Fatu, and Johnny Gargano also attack Fatu. - The winner and last qualifier for the Men's MITB at Wrestlemania... FINN BALOR! - Jacob Fatu was stopped from winning by #DIY - Finn Balor benefitted from having a hot new move (rating: 81) Overall Rating: 79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriswok Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 April 2023 As we head in to Wrestlemania 39 - Night 1, let's take a quick look at how the WWE is doing overall WWE's Top 10 Events Interestingly, not a single Premium Live Event makes the list. In comparison here are AEW's Top 10 Events: Perhaps a surprise to some that WWE have managed to put on better shows than AEW over the last 9 months. But what about individual matches? WWE's Top 10 Matches AEW's Top 10 Matches This is where AEW have been the clear winners, out performing WWE by a large margin. This shows the difference in AEW and WWE, where AEW seem focused on individual brilliance, WWE are putting on better shows. This would help explain why WWE is still seen as the #1 Promotion in the entire world There's a similar story when it comes down to individual wrestlers. WWE have the vast majority of the most popular wrestlers in the world: Yet, if you look at the the 2022 Power 500 rankings, AEW Wrestlers come out on top: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriswok Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 (edited) WWE Wrestlemania 39 - Night 1 ----------------------------- For All The Gold: Becky Lynch vs. Asuka (c) (WWE Undisputed & WWE Women's World Titles) July 2022, Money in the Bank, Becky Lynch won in the women's Money in the Bank match, claiming the contract for a title shot of her choice, little did we know then that this would kickstart a feud that would last 9 months between her and Asuka "For All The Gold". When Randy Orton won the Men's MITB the same evening, without being an official entrant into the match, Bobby Lashley went into a fury and attacked him, taking the MITB briefcase for himself. WWE Management decided that Bobby Lashley and Randy Orton would have a 1v1 MITB Ladder Match at Summerslam 2022. What does all this have to do with Becky v Asuka? Clash of the Champions 2022 Becky Lynch wished Bobby Lashley good luck as he prepared to face Roman Reigns, unknown to anyone at the time Lynch had swapped the briefcases around. Meanwhile, Asuka won the WWE Smackdown Women's title at Clash of the Champions, beating Io Shirai in the Tournament Final. The same night Becky Lynch was crowned WWE RAW Women's champion, defeating Charlotte Flair, Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair in a Fatal Four Way match. During the main event of Clash of Champions, Bobby Lashley v Roman Reigns for the WWE title and WWE Universal title, Lashley and Roman Reigns fought to a draw as they both escaped the cage at the same time. Lashley cashed his MITB contract in, determined to become champion. However... midway through the restart Becky Lynch ran down and cashed-in, too. Becky pointed out that SHE had the right contract, having swapped them earlier in the night. Unsure what to do the referee allowed the match to become a Triple Threat Cage Match between Lashley, Reigns and Lynch. Taking advantage of the tired Lashley and Reigns, Becky Lynch was able to pin Bobby Lashley and become the new WWE, WWE Universal and WWE RAW Women's champion in a single night. Her sights were firmly set on the last remaining title... Asuka's WWE Smackdown championship. The following night on RAW an inquest was ordered by Paul Heyman in to how such an oversight could happen to rob Roman Reigns of his titles. Stephanie McMahon and the WWE legal team investigated and found that Becky Lynch was the holder of the contract and cashed it in - rightly or wrongly, it was legally fine. Cody Rhodes reminded Heyman that "the Bloodline didn't do rematches". Becky appeared on SmackDown where she challenged Asuka for the WWE SmackDown Women's title at the Survivor Series 2023, as she eyed up holding FOUR top titles within the WWE at once. Asuka accepted on one condition - that Becky put all her titles on the line. Lynch accepted, confirming at WWE Survivor Series 2023 WWE Smackdown Women's Champion Asuka v WWE, WWE Universal & WWE RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch FOR ALL THE GOLD. Things didn't go to plan for Lynch, as Asuka sprayed Black Mist into Becky's face aiding her in picking up the win giving Asuka ALL THE GOLD. Soon after Asuka crowned herself The Empress of the WWE, as she held both the WWE and WWE Universal titles, alongside the WWE RAW and Smackdown Women's titles. Becky Lynch wouldn't be seen for several months as she recovered from the paralysing Black Mist attack. In Lynch's absence, Asuka's reign ran wild over RAW and Smackdown, as she formidable group known as The Empire controlled all the titles, which now included the WWE Women's World Tag Team titles. Any would be challenge first had to face Asuka's warriors, Shayna Baszler, Aja Kong and Sonya Deville in a gauntlet match to prove their worth. Fearless and filled with power, Asuka even went as far as to defy the WWE Board of Directors, knowing she had held all the power in the form of the titles, which now included the WWE Cruiserweight title. As a mark of her unrivaled power, Asuka merged the WWE and WWE Universals titles into a single WWE Undisputed title, simiarly she merged the RAW and Smackdown titles into a WWE Women's World title. Asuka even went as far as to rename the 30th Anniversary RAW special edition to 'Asuka Appreciation Night', showing highlights of Askua's achievements in NXT and the WWE. Lynch finally returned in January 2023, instantly reigniting her feud with Asuka, after Asuka had announced that the 2023 Royal Rumble would be renamed in her honor as the Empress Rumble where 20 men and 20 women would all compete to be the final one standing. However, Asuka refused to allow Becky Lynch to enter The Empress Rumble, bit a slip of the tongue allowed Becky Lynch in after Lynch accepted Askua's taunt "the only way you'll get in to The Empress Rumble is if you start as number 1". Not to be outdone The Empress quickly made Seth Rollins entrant Number 2. The Empress Rumble 2023 saw Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins start as Number 1 and Number 2... yet, they refused to fight, and spent the entire Rumble saving each other as 38 other would be contenders entered. The final two remained... Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins... as the watching Askua gleefully awaited the pair to attack each other, Rollins blew a kiss and eliminated himself, giving Becky Lynch the win. Asuka was furious. We now all watch and wait as 9 months of torment and repair come to ahead. Can Becky Lynch finally claim ALL THE GOLD and put an end to The Empress of the WWE's control? Or will The Empress remain full of glory at the end of the night? Bullrope Match: Bray Wyatt vs. Cody Rhodes Bray Wyatt's return to the WWE has seen him slowly pick at the wounds that won't heal, as he first took revenge on Randy Orton and now has his sight set on Cody Rhodes. For Cody Rhodes his return from injury has been plagued by Bray Wyatt's constant cryptic taunts and interference, to the point it can no longer be ignored. Cody first noticed Bray's infatuation during The Empress Appreciation Night edition of RAW in Janurary, with Bray watching Cody's match against Finn Balor. The following week Cody was pleased to share his return to in-ring action with the crowd, explaining its all about making up for lost time now. Yet, his match against Otis was interrupted as the lights went out and single lantern lit up the entrance way carried by The Fiend. The distraction was enough for Bray Wyatt to attack Cody Rhodes from behind. Bray Wyatt explained that Husky Harris can't forget, can't forget how his mentor DASHING Cody Rhodes betrayed him. Body shamed him. How Cody Rhodes is to blame for the creation that stands before him now. During The Empress Rumble, Bray Wyatt interferred, dragging Cody Rhodes over the top rope, after making it to the Final Four. But Cody understands, as he thinks he and Bray Wyatt are similar. They've both travelled similar paths. Cody left WWE to find himself and improve after nobody understood him and kept giving him bad gimmicks after bad gimmicks. Husky Harris and Stardust are the same. Cody left to prove the doubters wrong, now the doubters are his biggest fans. He lost the chip on his shoulder and made the name 'Rhodes' his own and nost just Father's. Cody offered to talk to Bray Wyatt, to help him through the pain. Bray Wyatt even went as far as dressing up as Husky Harris again, as he claimed Cody Rhodes was nothing more than a bully. But Husky's redemption is coming. Wyatt's Legacy will be seen by all. Wyatt wouldn't listen as Cody tried to explain that the pair are so similar, their familes have had to endure WWE's continued poking to making them all look like jokes - IRS, Goldust, Stardust, Husky Harris, Polka Dots... When Cody Rhodes accidentally knocked over the Firefly Lantern when attempting to save Alexa Bliss from The Cardinals' attacks, it seemed to spark something within Bray Wyatt, as he proclaimed the Fireflies have been set free. Just as Randy Orton had set free The Feind, Cody Rhodes has set free Bray Wyatt. Finally, Cody Rhodes had had enough of Bray Wyatt refusing to accept his help, so challenged him to a match at Fastlane 2023. Cody Challenge - Cody Rhode's music plays - Over the last month or so there's been an issue between Cody and Bray Wyatt - Cody has had enough and its time for Bray and Cody Rhodes to step into the ring - Cody: You want to blame me for what's happened to you, Bray, I get it. I don't understand it, but I get it. I wanted to blame so many people for what happened to me, but instead I left. I took it as a sign to walk away and find myself. We've had similar paths but entirely different journeys. We both come from wrestling families, we've both had to endure decisions and ideas we didn't agree with, we've both been away from the WWE and returned. But we've walked entirely different paths. Am I to blame for Husky Harris? I don't think I am, I was young... I was dashing... should I have been a mentor to a rookie? Probably not, but I tried my best. Did Husky? - Cody: While you've wallowed in self pity and grief to try and rebuild, I went out into the unknown, unable to even use my legal last name, to... ironically... mae a name for myself. To be me. So if it helps you heal, if it helps you find a reason to improve yourself, if it helps you find a name for yourself, then lets do this. Let's step into the ring at FASTLANE and slug it out. But I can't promise it will be the soothing redemption you desire. I can't promise it'll ease the pain that's stopping you from seeing there are people here who want to help you, who look to you for guidiance like Alexa and Liv. Bray Accepts - Bray's Music plays - But there's no Husky Harris, there's no The Fiend, there's no Swamp Preacher Bray Wyatt - Bray's voice plays over the speakers - Cody Rhodes. The Rhodes family. A royal family of wrestling. I will accept your challenge, but I'm not sure what will manifest itself at FASTLANE. Bray Wyatt is dead. You let the fireflies out. Husky Harris... died long ago. The Fiend... well, he won't talk to me anymore. I'm searching for who I am, what I am. I watched them take Alexa and Liv. I watched them to see if they were part of who I am, or just a memory of something I once thought I belonged to. A family. I see now, I KNOW now, that I don't care for them. I have surrounded myself with outsiders, sheep, fireflies, dolls to try and fill a void I had ignored for so long. Myself. I've never known who I am. At Fastlane 2023, Bray Wyatt aka Windham picked up the victory in a brutal match, after debuting a new comback spot following Bo Wyatt's inteferrence. The battered and bruised Cody Rhodes wouldn't been seen for a number of weeks. When he did return, he returned with a Bullrope and a challenge to Bray Wyatt. You want to talk legacies... let's talk about a Rhode legacy... let's talk about a Bullrope match at Wrestlemania... Will Cody Rhodes finally help Windham/Bray Wyatt heal? Will Bray Wyatt seek the redemption he craves? Is the WWE ready for a Bullrope match? BEST IN THE WORLD: KENTA vs. Daniel Bryan When Daniel Bryan returned to the WWE, he returned as the masked American Dragon, as he just wanted to wrestle. He didn't need people to know who he was, just what he was - the best in the world. Sadly, the WWE fans were quick to notice similar moves from the masked man and quickly realised it was Daniel Bryan. Unable to keep his secret any longer, Daniel Bryan unmasked and apologised for the deciet. However, his proclomation had already been heard by someone far away... one of the greatest wrestlers in Japan... KENTA. Invited to the WWE by The Empress, KENTA wanted one thing - Daniel Bryan. For KENTA, Daniel Bryan is everything that he has hated about American wrestling... fake claims and a lack of credit. First someone stole the Go To Sleep, and now there's another wouldbe trying to claim they're THE BEST IN THE WORLD. For Daniel Bryan its a chance to final face KENTA, as there paths never crossed when they were both in the WWE. Its a simple matter: Who is the best in the world? Retirement Match: Goldberg vs. Rex Steiner Bill Goldberg's career has been a powerful one. Everyone remember's The Streak. Yet, for some, The Streak has been seen as an overblown accomplishment. Edge - The Last Superstar of the Attitude Era - launched a bounty on Goldberg's career, offering £500,000 for anyone who could defeat Bill Goldberg. When Bret Hart retired as SmackDown General Manager, he made a single change to Goldberg's contract: If Goldberg was ever pinned or submitted, he would have to retire. Several people attempted to be the person to retire Goldberg, but all failed. But Goldberg had an allie, a young wrestlers he saw similar to himself, the son of Rick Steiner and Nephew to Scott Steiner - Rex Steiner. Goldberg took the rookie under his wing as a mentor, and the pair went on a win streak. Steiner even helped Goldberg regain control over his contract in a TLC match at FASTLANE 2023 against Edge and Kevin Owens. Or so he thought... Now with Goldberg's contract in his hand, Steiner made it clear - Goldberg's career was in his hands. He didn't want anyone else to claim the bounty or have the pride of ending Goldberg. Steiner hated Goldberg, he was sick of Goldberg, he knew all about Goldberg after hearing stories from his Dad and Uncle - Goldberg... you're a bitch. BAM. Since FASTLANE the pair have been spearing and hitting Jackhammers on each other as they approach Wrestlemania. Will Goldberg defeat the young upstart and continue his career? Or will Rex Steiner claim a major scalp as he begins his career and ends Goldberg's? WWE Cruiserweight Open Challenge WWE Cruiserweight Champion Ricochet has one ambition: To restore the Cruiserweight division to glory. At Wrestlemania Ricochet is hosting Cruiserweight Open Challenge. Who will accept? Can the Cruiserweight division return to the greatness of the 90s? WWE World Tag Team and WWE US Title Match: Mace & OMOS vs. Kofi & Xavier Woods Omos is the Big Friendly Nigerian Giant, or as he likes to be called The BFNG. Since teaming up with MACE he has tried his best to help people out and to show that Giants aren't all angry, nasty people. Yet, the nice side has seen MACE and Omos lose the WWE World Tag Team titles and the WWE US Titles to the newly scheming New Day. Since the arrival of Dr. Gacy, R-Truth has found a new nasty streak and has managed to bring Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods to his way of thinking, too. MACE and Omos look to regain the WWE World Tag Team titles. And, for whoever scores the pinfall, potentially become the new WWE US Champion, too. Women's MITB Match: Bayley, Bianca Belair, Raquel Rodriquez, Rhea Ripley, Hikura Shida, Maki Itoh, Carmella, Jamie Hayter The Money in the Bank match is back at Wrestlemania. Who will win the 2023 MITB and secure themselves a title shot against the future WWE Women's World champion? Andrea the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Quick Card Wrestlemania 39 - Night 1 For All The Gold: Becky Lynch v Asuka (c) (WWE Undisputed & WWE Women's World titles) Bullrope Match: Bray Wyatt v Cody Rhodes KENTA v Daniel Bryan Retirement Match: Goldberg v Rex Steiner WWE Cruiserweight Open Challenge WWE World Tag Team & WWE US Title Match: MACE & Omos v Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods Women's Money in the Bank Match Andrea the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Wrestlemania 39 - Night 2 Head of the Table Match: The Rock vs. Roman Reigns WWE IC Title Match: Logan Paul v AJ Styles (c) Triple Threat Match: Bobby Lashley vs. Sheamus vs. Drew McIntyre WWE Women's World Tag Team Title match: Liv Morgan & Alexa Bliss vs. Dark Sisterhood 30 Minute Iron Man Match: Brock Lesnar vs. Gunther Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa v #DIY Men's MITB Match: Braun Strowman, Edge, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens. 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Chriswok Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 WWE Wrestlemania 39 - Night 1 Kick-Off Show Aja Kong & Shayna Baszler v Big Swole & Dana Brooke In a pre-show bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Aja Kong and Shayna Baszler defeated Big Swole & Dana in 8:26 when Shayna Baszler pinned Dana Brooke with a Knockout Punch. A slow paced match, show case the power of brawling, muscles and mass. Baszler carried the match hard. Even though she was limited in what she did, Aja Kong seemed really off her game. Shayna Baszler carried the match in terms of in-ring performance. - Aja Kong seemed off her game - The performance of Shayna Baszler stood out as being good (rating: 57) New Day, New Dusk - Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth interrupt the Kick Off show to talk about their match against MACE and Omos - Woods says the Tag Titles and US Titles are safe, as it'll be harder than Ninja Gaiden 2 to take them away from him tonight - Truth says they be clownin' if they think they can win tonight - Kofi Kingston was very poor when trying to improvise - R-Truth benefitted from having a hot catchphrase (rating: 55) The Miz talks Andre the Giant - The Miz sits down at the Kick Off show, he's here to talk about his history with Wrestlemania - He's been part of more Wrestlemanias than some of the so-called 'Greats' of WWE History: Hogan, Macho Man, The Rock, Angle, JBL, Stone Cold Steve Austin... and of course, Andre the Giant - Where's my honory match event? No where. No respect. Nothing. - Mark my words, 2023 is going to be THE YEAR OF THE MIZ. - The Miz did not do well without a script to follow (rating: 63) Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal In a pre-show bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Samoa Joe won a battle royal in 9:47. The other members of the 'final four' were Shinsuke Nakamura, The Miz and Jey Uso, with Shinsuke Nakamura being the final elimination. Damian Priest got the most eliminations over the course of the match. Samoa Joe wins the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. 15 Wrestlers entered the ring for the chance to win the 2023 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Angelo Dawkins, Damian Priest, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Dexter Lumis, Dolph Ziggler, Dominik Dikajovic, Baron Corbin, Jey Uso, Karrion Kross, Montez Ford, Otis, Samoa Joe, Shelton Benjamin, Shinsuke Nakamura and The Miz. Damian Priest went on a rampage early on, eliminating Dexter Lumis and Karrion Kross of The Cardinal, before turning his attention to Corbin. Dijakovic managed to get some revenge for The Cardinal as he eliminated Priest. Davey Boy Smith Jr. showed his immense strength as he elminated Otis, only for The Miz to push Davey Boy over. Tag Team partners The Miz and Dolph Ziggler had a tense stand off, before agreeing not to attack each other, but this was a moment of weakness as Samoa Joe threw The Miz out and Shinsuke eliminated Dolph Ziggler. The final two of Nakamura and Samoa Joe grew interest from the crowd, as they put on a 5 minute back and forth before Samoa Joe eventually won. (rating: 65) Main Show Welcome to... - WRESTLEMANIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Are you ready? - Triple H and Stephanie McMahon make their way to the ring to introduce us to Wrestlemania 39 - The crowd are chanting for Triple H - Triple H says tonight isn't about him -- the WWE isn't about him -- tonight and the future is about you - the crowd! - Stephanie McMahon says that tonight is a celebration of the WWE Universe and Superstars who have worked together to move the WWE forward into a new Era - Triple H wants everyone to enjoy the show, he's excited to see what happens tonight - This angle got the crowd hotter - This angle got the show off to a strong start (rating: 81) Video Package: Women's MITB - A video plays highlighting key moments and the various winners for tonight's Women's MITB match - It has soundbites from each wrestler explaining what winning the MITB would mean for them (rating: 59) Women's MITB Match: Bayley v Bianca Belair v Raquel Rodriquez v Rhea Ripley v Hikaru Shida v Maki Itoh v Carmella v Jamie Hayter In a good match, Rhea Ripley defeated Bianca Belair, Raquel Rodriguez, Bayley, Hikaru Shida, Maki Itoh, Carmella and Jamie Hayter in a Money In The Bank Ladder match in 24:50 when Rhea Ripley retrieved the item. Rhea Ripley wins the Women's Money in the Bank. - Carmella seemed off her game - Raquel Rodriguez benefitted from having a hot new move - Maki Itoh benefitted frmo having a groundswell of public support - This type of match was an extremely poor choice for this audience (rating: 51) MITB Winner Celebrates - Rhea Ripley celebrates as the new 2023 Women's MITB winner, holding the briefcase high for all to see - Did she mouth 'I'm coming for you?!' (rating: 67) WWE Cruiserweight Open Challenge: Angel Garza v Brian Pillman Jr., v Cedric Alexander v El Hijo del Fantasma v Mansoor v Mustafa Ali v Rey Mysterio v Ultimo Dragon v Ricochet (c) ... v Jimmy Yang!! The last to be announced was former ROH, TNA and WWE wrestler Jimmy Yang. Not many in attendance recognised him, but for those who did it must have been a nice moment. In a decent match, Mansoor defeated Brian Pillman Jr., Cedric Alexander, El Hijo del Fantasma, Jimmy Yang, Angel Garza, Mustafa Ali, Rey Mysterio, Ultimo Dragon and Ricochet in 14:36 when Mansoor pinned Jimmy Yang. Mansoor wins the WWE Cruiserweight title. In terms of in-ring work, Ricochet was head and shoulders above everyone else. - Angel Garza and Brian Pillman Jr,. were both off their games - Ricochet looked excellent and benefitted from having a hot new move - Ultimo Dragon really struggled to keep up with age clearly showing The WWE Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 - Stephanie McMahon introduces us to the Class of 2023 - Too Cool (Rikishi, Scotty 2 Hotty and Brian Christopher) - Col. Robert Parker - Austin Idol - Bull Nakano - Dutch Mantel - ... and KEN SHAMROCK! - This angle brough the crowd down (rating: 27) Backstage - Becky Lynch is backsage talking about tonight's main event against Asuka for ALL THE GOLD - This has been nine months in the making - Becky hasn't forgotten Askua's use of the Black Mist at Survivor Series, and how it paralysed her... the weeks spent wondering if she'd recover - The performance of Becky Lynch was fantastic (rating: 82) Video Hype: Goldberg v Rex Steiner - A video players recapping the story between Goldberg and Steiner - It shows Bret Hart announcing he had changed Goldberg's contract, so if Goldberg ever lost he'd be forced to retire - Edge and Kevin Owens setting up the bounty on Goldberg and the various challengers who tried to be the ones to end Goldberg's career - Goldberg becoming Rex Steiner's mentor... and Rex Steiner's betrayl - Steiner calling Goldberg a bitch - Goldberg and Steiner attacking each other (rating: 72) Retirement Match: Goldberg v Rex Steiner In a bout that had fantastic heat and decent wrestling, Rex Steiner defeated Bill Goldberg in 6:58 by submission with a Steiner Recliner. A short, but frantic wild brawl with fists flying and power moves slamming. (rating: 56) Bounty - Edge and Kevin Owens come down with a briefcase... its the bounty briefcase! - Steiner said it wasn't about the bounty, but two Canadians are happy to hand it over "on behalf of Bret Hart" - Steiner celebrates by throwing the money up into the air and crowd (rating: 73) SPEAR! - Goldberg spears Edge and Kevin Owens! - Rex Steiner manages to leave the ring in time - Goldberg is FURIOUS... and retired (rating: 67) We Are The Empire - Asuka, Aja Kong and Shayna Baszler are backstage - They're talking about how they've ran the WWE over the last several months - Asuka is the first person in WWE history to hold ALL THE GOLD - She has a special gift for Becky Lynch tonight... - Asuka smiles and black liquid drips from her mouth - Asuka came out of this looking excellent - Aja Kong looked lost out there (rating: 77) KENTA v Daniel Bryan In an exceptional match, Daniel Bryan defeated KENTA in 28:09 by submission with a Cattle Mutilation. A slowburner of a match between two world class professional wrestlers. - This match got the crowd buzzing (rating: 77) Handshake - Daniel Bryan offers his hand to KENTA - KENTA looks at it and turns away (rating: 70) MITB Backstage - Rhea Ripley crosses pathes with Becky Lynch - There's a brief staredown as Rhea Ripley holds up the briefcase, before Becky Lynch walks on (rating: 68) Video Hype: Bray Wyatt v Cody Rhodes - A video package plays recapping how Bray Wyatt and Cody Rhodes ended up in a Bullrope match - It shows Bray calling Cody a bully for how he treat Husky Harris - Cody telling Bray that they're more alike then he realises - Cody offering to help Bray - Bray claiming that Cody is a nepo baby - Randy Orton having Cody's back (rating: 69) Bullrope Match: Bray Wyatt v Cody Rhodes Cody Rhodes comes dressed to the ring with a Polka Dot design to his ring gear! In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Windham defeated Cody Rhodes in a Bullrope match in 20:29 by pinfall with a Standing Senton Splash. During the match we also had Randy Orton distract Windham. The match is an intense emotional affair, with Bray Wyatt using the bullrope to whip and beat Cody Rhodes several times. At one point Randy Orton comes to ringside to try and help Cody, but Cody tells him not to get involved. Eventually, Bray Wyatt drags Cody Rhode's prone body around the ring with the bullrope before getting the victory. (rating: 73) Tears - After the match Bray Wyatt kneels over Cody Rhodes.. and cries - Bray Wyatt is crying - There's complete silence as Wyatt picks up the unconscious Cody and carries him off backstage (rating: 81) WWE World Tag Team Titles and WWE US Title Match: MACE & Omos v The New Dusk (c) In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, MACE & Omos defeated The New Day in 20:21 when MACE submitted Xavier Woods. MACE wins the WWE United States title. MACE & Omos win the WWE World Tag Team titles. (rating: 50) Video Package: Main Event - A video plays recapping Becky v Asuka (rating: 70) FOR ALL THE GOLD: Becky Lynch v Asuka (c) In an exceptional match, Becky Lynch defeated Asuka in 29:50 by pinfall with a Pumphandle Slam. During the match we also saw Aja Kong distract Becky, and Shayna Baszler also distract Becky. Becky Lynch wins the WWE Undisputed. Becky Lynch wins the WWE Women's title. Rhea Ripley made her way ringside during the match, with the MITB briefcase in her hands. However, she made sure that Aja Kong and Shayna Baszler couldn't intefere too much. (rating: 78) ... AND NEW... - Becky Lynch celebrates in the ring with the titles, as MITB winner Rhea Ripley watches from ringside with her briefcase... - Show ends (rating: 70) Overall Rating: 83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriswok Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 Wrestlemania 39 - Night 2 Kick Off Show Allie v Piper Niven In a pre-show bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Piper Niven defeated Allie in 9:59 by pinfall with a Michinoku Driver. (rating: 53) Roode & Otis v Viking Raiders In a decent pre-show match, Beauty and the Beast defeated Viking Raiders in 9:40 when Robert Roode submitted Erik with an Arm Trap Crossface. (rating: 62) Riddle v Ezekiel In a pre-show bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Riddle defeated Ezekiel in 7:43 by submission with a Bromission. (rating: 69) Main Show Welcome to the Show! - Triple H and Stephanie McMahon want to welcome us to night 2 and to introduce to us the stars behind the scenes who helped make the weekend happen - Kurt Angle, Trish Stratus, Mick Foley, Lance Storm, Jamie Noble and D-Von Dudley make their way to the ring - Triple H and Stephanie explain with the road agents backstage helping to plan all the matches, none of this would be as good as it was (rating: 50) Video: MITB Hype (rating: 69) Men's MITB Match: Braun Strowman v Edge v Finn Balor v Kevin Owens v Mansoor v Randy Orton v Sami Zayn v Seth Rollins In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Seth Rollins defeated Braun Strowman, Edge, Finn Bálor, Kevin Owens, Mansoor, Randy Orton and Sami Zayn in a Money In The Bank Ladder match in 19:48 when Seth Rollins retrieved the item. Seth Rollins wins the Money in the Bank. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn took a crazy bump (rating: 58) Video: Brock v Gunther hype (rating: 72) 30 Minute Iron Man Match: Brock Lesnar v Gunther In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Gunther defeated Brock Lesnar in an Iron Man match in 30:00 by two falls to one. - Gunther sustained a fractured cheek bone (rating: 66) Lesnar goes berzerk - After the match Lesnar destroys the ringside tables and time keepers spot - He tears the barricades to bits - It takes a mass of people to stop him (rating: 73) Video: The Dark Sisterhood v Alexa & Liv (rating: 55) WWE Women's World Tag Team Titles: The Dark Sisterhood v Alexa & Liv (c) In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Alexa & Liv defeated The Dark Sisterhood in 15:19 when Alexa Bliss pinned Scarlett Bordeaux with a Twisted Bliss. Alexa & Liv make defence number one of the WWE Women's Tag Team titles. (rating: 62) Video: Triple Threat Banger (rating: 73) Bobbly Lashley v Drew McIntyre v Sheamus In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Drew McIntyre defeated Bobby Lashley and Sheamus in 20:21 when Drew McIntyre pinned Bobby Lashley with a Claymore Kick. - Sheamus was in amazing form - This match got the crowd hotter (rating: 82) Staredown - Post match Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus have a staredown - ... until Sheamus leaves the ring... and returns with drinks! - The trio share a drink and embrace celebrating their amazing match (rating: 70) LoganCast: Wrestlemania Special - Logan Paul and Snoop Dogg - Logan Paul looked good - This angle got the crowd hotter (rating: 66) WWE IC Title: Logan Paul v AJ Styles (c) - This match got the crowd buzzing (rating: 81) Logan Paul Celebrates (rating: 73) Video: Samoan Hit Squad v #DIY Hype (rating: 51) Samoan Hit Squad v #DIY In a good match, Samoan Hit Squad defeated #DIY in 17:59 when Jacob Fatu pinned Tommaso Ciampa with a Samoan Drop. Jacob Fatu carried the match in terms of in-ring performance. Solo Sikoa was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. (rating: 62) Main Event Hype: The Rock v Roman Reigns (rating: 66) The Bloodline (rating: 76) Tribal Chief Match: The Rock v Roman Reigns In an exceptional match, The Rock defeated Roman Reigns in 28:04 by pinfall with The People's Elbow. - The Rock was visibly tiring towards the end - Roman Reigns was in amazing form - This match got the crowd buzzing (rating: 77) Show End - The Rock celebrates alone in the ring as The Bloodline come out and give Roman Reigns a guard of honor - They turn their back on The Rock who looks pissed (rating: 66) Overall rating: 82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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