WWE 2022: Time To Play The Game

[QFresh]

 

Saturday, September 3rd, 2022
Principaity Stadium
Cardiff, Wales

Damage Control def. Bianca Belair/Alexa Bliss/Asuka
The show began with a 6-Woman Tag Team match between the throw together team of RAW Womens Champion Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss and Asuka against Damage Control (Bayley, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY). A great way to start the event, it was the cohesion of Damage Control that ultimately led Bayley to sore the pinfall win over the RAW Womens Champion which begs the question... Does this mean that Bayley now has claim to being the number one contender for the RAW Womens Championship?

WALTER def. Sheamus
The Intercontinental Championship was on the line when The Ring General WALTER defended his title against the leader of the Brawling Brutes Sheamus who was looking to become the first Grand Slam champion in WWE history. Sheamus with his Brawling Brute companions with him, WALTER was seconded by Ludwig Kaiser and the reuniting Giovanni Vinci completing Imperium once more. The face off between champion and challenger was electric which lead to the hardest hitting fight in the history of the WWE Intercontinental Championship. WALTER would show why he is The Ring General toppling Sheamus with a thunderous Lariat to retain his Intercontinental Championship.

Liv Morgan def. Shayna Baszler
The Smackdown Womens Champion Liv Morgan walked into Clash At The Castle the ultimate underdog battling an arm injury standing across the ring from the submission magician Shayna Baszler. Whether it was a combination of Baszler's over-confidence, or Morgan's never say die spirit, Liv Morgan retained her Smackdown Womens Championship against all odds!

Ronda Rousey Confronts Liv Morgan
After the match the re-instated, former Smackdown Womens Champion Ronda Rousey walked to the ring with a purpose to stand face to face with Liv Morgan. A simple look at the Smackdown Womens title sent the message Rousey was out to deliver. Without saying a word, Rousey left Morgan to celebrate her win with the fans in Cardiff.

The Judgement Day def. Rey Mysterio/Edge
With Dominik in their corner, the team of Mysterio & Edge looked to rid the WWE of The Judgement Day once and for all... Or at least that's what it looked like at first glance. Balor & Priest isolated Rey from Edge for the entirety of the match. No matter the opening, Rey couldn't get to Edge to get the tag. Seemingly having had enough, Edge jumps into the ring to "stop" The Judgement Day... Only to turn and plant Rey with an Edgucution DDT. The fans shocked, Balor kneels to Edge before covering Rey for the win. Dominik tries to come to his Dads aid but falls to Rhea Ripleys attack. Edge has rejoined The Judgement Day! 

Seth Rollins def. Matt Riddle
Riddle brought the heat early but was reprimanded by the referee as Riddle got in his face. Riddle was left reeling after a barricade version of the buckle bomb was executed brilliantly by Rollins. Much like how the rest of the evening had unfolded, the WWE Universe in Cardiff, Wales was vocal, singing Rollins’ theme song throughout the contest. This serenade propelled Rollins to deliver a superplex, but Riddle countered the follow-up falcon arrow with a wicked fisherman’s buster. Riddle followed up by hitting a Floating Bro to the outside, a Bro-To-Sleep and a gnarly high knee strike but could only garner a two-count. Rollins fought back and hit a humiliating Bro Derek on Riddle, but Riddle kicked out of what would have been a devastating way to lose. Rollins made the bout increasingly personal as he continually berated Riddle, calling him a loser and bringing up his wife. Rollins continued the vitriol by hitting Riddle with an Elevated DDT before mocking RK-Bro even more with a Randy Orton mat pound. This was too much for Riddle, who viciously pounded Rollins with strikes and even grabbed a steel chair. Rollins moved out of the way, however, when Riddle attempted to smash Rollins with the chair while The Visionary was draped across the announce table. Rollins then caught The Original Bro with a Stomp and a second Stomp from the top rope to claim the win.

Roman Reigns def. Drew McIntyre
All eyes were on the main event, with boxing legend Tyson Fury as well as Karrion Kross and Scarlett at ringside to witness the first main event at a stadium show in the United Kingdom in over 30 years. Heading into the ring without The Bloodline, Reigns was perhaps the most vulnerable he had been in his historic two-year championship reign. McIntyre let his emotions get the better of him as he berated Karrion Kross at ringside, which led to Reigns gaining the upper hand. In the middle of the match, Reigns grabbed the microphone, angrily telling Cardiff to “Acknowledge Me” before he was clobbered by a Glasgow Kiss from the challenger. Reigns notched his first two-count with a Rock Bottom to McIntyre. Reigns then set up a Superman Punch but was countered with a Future Shock DDT. McIntyre tried to send Reigns to Claymore Country, but Reigns had a counter of his own, hitting the Superman Punch. A colossal Spear by Reigns had the WWE Universe sure that Reigns would retain, but McIntyre shockingly kicked out. A second Spear by Reigns also could not seal the deal, as McIntyre showed incredible heart. An irate Reigns berated referee Charles Robinson until McIntyre Claymored Reigns into the official, knocking the referee to the outside. To the surprise of many, Theory’s music hit as Mr. Money in the Bank attempted to cash in his contract. Tyson Fury, however, belted Theory to nullify the attempt. As McIntyre was looking to finish Reigns after a Claymore, Solo Sikoa pulled the referee out of the ring. Sikoa’s shocking presence gave Reigns enough time to Spear McIntyre and retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

[Dawn]

Amped up for this one! Very interested in your take on The Judgment Day with Edge returning; I wonder if HHH resents Vince for the fast tracked face turn he pulled before resigning as the stable had a ton more legs with Edge as leader still. Best of luck

[QFresh]

Monday, September 5, 2022
MassMutual Center
Springfield, Massachusetts

 vs 
The Street Profits (Montez Ford/Angelo Dawkins) vs Alpha Academy (Chad Gable/Otis)

 vs 
WWE United States Championship
Bobby Lashley(c) vs Ezekiel

 vs 
R-Truth vs Damien Priest

 vs 
Asuka vs Queen Zalina

 vs 
AJ Styles vs Seth "Freakin" Rollins

[Dawn]

Street Profits
Bobby Lashley
Damian Priest
Asuka
Seth Rollins

[QFresh]

Monday, September 5, 2022
MassMutual Center
Springfield, Massachusetts

RAW starts with The Judgement Day in the ring. Edge sits on his throne with Fin Balor, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley flanking him on either side. The WWE Universe are not very welcoming. Edge looks up the ramp at the screen as a replay of the events of Clash At The Castle replay showing Edge turn his back on Rey Mysterio. It also shows Dominik shielding his Father from the beating giving to him by Balor and Priest before Ripley rocks Dominik with a roaring forearm knocking him cold. The Judgement Day stand over the Mysterios as the video ends.
 

Edge: It's amazing when a plan comes together... We allowed you comfort, we allowed you to believe that everything in your world was right and just, and when you were warm, snug, wrapped in your comfort, we did what we've sent out to do from the very beginning, and pulled the rug out from underneath you. We've talked about the veterans of this industry standing in the way of change, we've talked about you fans allowing the stars of yesteryear to continue to derail progress to keep their spot, and we proved it by using your own gullibility. We allowed you to believe that I had turned my back on progress. That I am one of those veterans, that I want to hold down the future in the fight to stay relevant when I never needed to hold anyone down to stay relevant. Rey Mysterio on the other hand... Rey Mysterio doubted his own flesh and blood, he held down his own son in favour of me being his tag team partner at Clash Of The Castle, and what did that get him? It got him laid out with his son desperately trying to save his Father from elimination. We've passed judgement on the Mysterios, and we've ruled the Mysterios be put to obscurity. And now, we will pass judgement on you... The WWE Universe...
 

The Judgment Day stay in the ring with sinister grins on their faces with the WWE Universe showering them with ill content.

 

Backstage, Kevin Patrick introduces Seth "Freakin" Rollins. Rollins walks in smiling ear to ear. Patrick asks Rollins about his victory over Matt Riddle at Clash At The Castle as well as his match tonight against AJ Styles.
 

Rollins: Why are we still talking about Matt Riddle? I stomped him into oblivion. I pinned his shoulders to the mat 1, 2, 3... I proved... I'm the better man. I proved... Matt Riddle is a flash in the pan, Matt Riddle doesn't have the longevity to last in MY business. You talk about a mans family, you'd better be able to back it up, and I did! I proved Matt Riddle isn't on my level. And when I got home... I kissed my wife... I held my little girl... I wash showered with the love, and respect that I deserve. Matt Riddle... When he got home, he was alone. No wife... No kids... Nothing. And that's how it will always be... I will have everything, and Matt Riddle will have exactly what he is as a man... Nothing. And later tonight, AJ Styles is going to feel the same thing...
 

Rollins walks off as RAW goes to it's first commercial break.

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The Street Profits def. Alpha Academy via Pinfall
(Montez Ford lands a Frog Splash on Chad Gable)

Rating: 65/100
Time: 9:45

Montez Ford is jacked up after the win, and grabs a microphone. Dawkins hypes up the crowd who chant for The Street Profits.
 

Montez: That's how we do!!! We're tired of them Usos holding out the gold. We want the RAW Tag Team titles! Next week... Usos... We're challenging you for those titles!!!
 

The Street Profits continue to celebrate their win tonight, and are looking to challenge The Usos for the RAW Tag Team Championship.

 

A video of Cody Rhodes on the road to recovery plays showcasing Cody in training for his return to the ring. It highlights Cody's last match prior to injury where he wrestled with a torn pectoral muscle, and defeated Seth "Freakin" Rollins. The video highlights his surgery, and physiotherapy, and ends with a shot of Cody Rhodes standing on the stage in front of the entrance while the WWE Universe cheer him on.

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WWE United States Championship
Bobby Lashley def. Ezekiel via Submission
(Bobby Lashley locks in The Hurt Lock causing Ezekiel to tap out)

Rating: 72/100
Time: 8:47

 

Bobby Lashley celebrates his successful title defence when Kevin Owens blasts Lashley from behind. Owens mauls Lashley keeping The Almighty grounded. Owens picks up the United States title and uses it to crack Lashley in the back of the head knocking him out cold. Owens stands over Lashley holding the United States Championship seething with anger.

 

 

Backstage, Kevin Patrick is standing by with MVP and Omos! Kevin asks MVP what the next step for his man Omos is...
 

MVP: It seems like people have forgotten about Omos. It seems that people have passed by this monster, and have written him off. It seems that now is as good a time as any to remind the WWE Universe exactly who Omos is. Maybe that time happens tonight... Maybe that time happens next week... Maybe everybody should watch their back because we don't take to kindly to being forgotten. And we think it's time that everybody remember... Just who Omos is...
 

MVP and Omos walk out of the area leaving Kevin Patrick behind.

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Damian Priest def. R-Truth via Pinfall
(R-Truth walks into South of Heaven after a distraction from both Fin Balor and Rhea Ripley)

Rating: 49/100
Time: 7:24

 

Rhea joins Edge by the entrance as Priest and Balor are in the ring. From out of nowhere, The Mysterios run in from the crowd attacking Balor and Priest. Edge is furious as The Mysterios strike, and run back through the crowd leaving The Judgement Day flustered and the fans cheering on The Mysterios. 

 

 

Backstage, Kevin Patrick introduces Damage Control who walk in with smarmy grins on their faces. Patrick brings up Bayley getting the pinfall on Bianca Belair at Clash At The Castle and her thoughts on whther she should be named number one contender for the RAW Womens Championship.
 

Bayley: What kind of a question is that Kevin... Of course I deserve to be the number one contender Kevin. I pinned the champion, DING DONG, that makes me the number one contender, Kevin! Lets see what happens now, lets see how Bianca wiggles her way out of this one! I deserve to be the champion, and when the dust settles, I will be the RAW Womens champion!
 

The three shove past Kevin as RAW goes to commercial break.

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Asuka def. Queen Zalina via Pinfall
(Asuka hits Queen Zalina with a huge Spin Kick knocking her cold)

Rating: 66/100
Time: 9:04

 

 

Immediately following the finish of the match, we cut to the backstage area where Bobby Lashley and Kevin Owens are brawling all over the arena. Security try to pull the two men apart, but they turn their attentions to them, getting rid of every security guard. Then they go back to fighting each other. Neither man gets the upper hand before more security jump in once more. This time, security is able to keep the two men apart pulling Owens away leaving The Almighty seething from the attack, and now the fight.

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Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. AJ Styles via Disqualification
(Matt Riddle runs in attacking Seth "Freakin" Rollins causing a Disqualification)

Rating: 70/100
Time: 14:45

 

Matt Riddle is a man possessed! He is all over Seth Rollins after Rollins' comments earlier on. Rollins is falling all over himself as Riddle beats Rollins senseless. Rollins fights back but Riddle is incensed. Keeping up with the assault, Riddle throws Rollins over the guard rail, and now they're fighting in the crowd. Rollins has a small breather after scratching at Riddle's eyes. Rollins takes the chance to make a run for it, but Riddle is hot on his tail. Rollins leaves the arena through the front door, and jumps into a cab. The cab speeds off as Riddle chases the cab down the street as RAW comes to a close.

 

 

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• Judgement Day Opens The Show - 53/100
• Rollins belittles Riddle - 70/100
• Street Profits def. Alpha Academy - 65/100
• Street Profits Challenge The Usos For The RAW Tag Team Championship - 63/100
• Cody Rhodes Injury Update - 65/100
• Bobby Lashley def. Ezekiel - 72/100
• Kevin Owens Blindsides Lashley - 75/100
• MVP Reminds The People About Omos - 72/100
• Damian Priest def. R-Truth - 49/100
• The Mysterios Get Some Retribution On The Judgement Day - 62/100
• Bayley Stakes Claim To Being #1 Contender - 67/100
• Asuka def. Queen Zelina - 66/100
• Lashley & Owens Throw Hands Backstage - 73/100
• Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. AJ Styles - 70/100
• Riddle Gets Him Some Of Rollins - 62/100

Final Rating: 72/100

 

 

Edited September 8, 2022 by QFresh